This giveaway has ended and the winner will be announced soon!
Welcome to our second annual Queen for a Day giveaway! Today we’ve got six gift baskets full of treats to celebrate the mom in your life, just in time for Mother’s Day on May 13th.
Motherhood is not an easy job, but it is one of the most important ones on the planet. That’s why I never shrink from allowing my family to make a big deal about me each year on Mother’s Day. My work is a big deal! And so is yours. You deserve to be honored for the continual investment you make into your family.
This week, the six blogs in our network (you heard about Simple Design, right?) are celebrating mamas by blessing six of them with a basket full of amazing goodies! All of these items would make excellent Mother’s Day gifts–and most are in the $20-$50 range.
At Simple Living Media, moms are valued! Keep reading to find out what’s included in the Simple Homeschool gift basket.
1. Bath & Body Collection from LuSa Organics
Rachel Wolf, one of our newest contributors on Simple Homeschool, is also the mama behind LuSa Organics, a family-owned business creating organic body and baby skin care products.
Rachel sent me one of her Delight Mama Gift collections, and I’ve enjoyed trying it all out! This set includes many of the company’s products: a bar of soap, a lotion bar, a lip balm, and an organic sugar scrub (my favorite!). The entire collection comes in a reusable zippered muslin pouch.
Also check out LuSa’s awesome soap of the month club. This is pampering at its finest for the mamas you love.
Rachel is including one delight gift collection for our winner today!
Between now and May 15th, you can type “simple giveaway” in the comments field at check out to receive a free bar of naked soap on any LuSa Organics order over $35. (LuSa will choose a favorite scent for you and include it in your order.)
2. Whole Grain Cookbook from King Arthur Flour
King Arthur Flour began in 1790 and are still going strong 200 years later. Known mostly for their variety of flours, the company also has a passion for education. At their headquarters in Vermont they offer a range of baking classes; you can learn online as well. Homeschooling groups are also eligible to take part in their Life Skills Baking program! Head here to find out more details and apply.
I have had my eye on their Whole Grain Baking cookbook since I recently saw it at a friend’s house. Clocking in at over 600 pages, this book lets you go from a whole grain baking novice to an expert.
The recipes cover everything from scones to crackers, pastry to breads, quiche to cookies–and much more in between. My kids and I made the banana crumb cake yesterday, which tasted fabulous!
King Arthur Flour is giving today’s winner their own copy of Whole Grain Baking!
3. Earrings from Peggy Li
Peggy from Peggy Li Creations generously sent me this pair of windchime earrings (pictured above), and I’ve worn them every day since they arrived. They have a delicate and feminine look, but are still simple and classy.
Peggy specializes in handmade jewelry using beads, gemstones, vintage findings, charms and chain–earrings, necklaces, and more.
Her work has been featured in O Magazine and on television shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. Cool, right? I also appreciate that whenever possible, Peggy works with US-based manufacturers and sources that believe in green eco-friendly practices.
Peggy is including one pair of windchime earrings in the Simple Homeschool Queen for a Day gift basket!
Peggy is also offering a discount for readers: From now through May 4th, use the code “SHSmom” to receive 20% off your order at Peggy Li!
4. Camera Bag from Epiphanie
Lugging my camera around used to be a hassle, but the last few days I’ve wanted to take it places so I can try out my new camera bag from Epiphanie! I chose the Lyric bag, and I love how it is both functional and beautiful. Camera bags traditionally lack personality, but not Epiphanie bags. They scream femininity, elegance, and fun!
Epiphanie bags are made of water-resistant, high quality synthetic leather. Plenty of padding inside keeps expensive equipment safe, and velcro strips allow you to customize the bag inside.
These bags easily double as a purse and can hold not only your camera and an extra lens, but also your wallet, iPad, phone, and more. You can keep up with Epiphanie on Facebook and Twitter, and be sure to check out the entire Epiphanie collection!
Today’s winner will receive an Epiphanie camera bag!
5. Family Poster from Life Manifestos
I strive to bring items into our home that match our family’s values. This 16″x20″ family manifesto poster from Life Manifestos (frame not included) certainly fits the bill. I have it in our dining room where I can be regularly reminded of its important words about family.
Here’s an excerpt: “In our home you are loved, wanted, appreciated, and cherished no matter what. We believe in you. We’re on your team. In your corner. Your biggest fans. Cheering our hearts out for you to reach, strive, leave it all on the field, become who you were born to become.”
Don’t you want your children growing up internalizing words like these? You can even personalize it with your family’s name, and the poster looks great dressed up in a frame. Stephen at Life Manifestos has mastered the art of crafting words, and has developed an entire line of inspirational manifestos.
Our Queen for a Day basket will include one family manifesto poster!
From now until May 4th receive 10% off your purchase of a family manifesto. Enter the code “SIMPLEHOMESCHOOL” at check out. Orders purchased by the 4th are guaranteed to arrive before Mother’s Day.
How to win
One Simple Homeschool reader will win all the items listed above, so that you can bless the mother in your life. Incredible!
Everyone has three chances to win. Here’s how:
1. Comment on this post, telling me one of the most important lessons your mother (or another influential woman in your life) taught you. (If you’re reading this via email, you must click over to the post to leave a comment.)
2. For an extra entry, “like” Simple Homeschool on Facebook. Then come back here and leave an additional comment letting me know.
3. For an additional extra entry, tweet about this giveaway, mentioning @simpleschool, the hashtag #mothersday, and the URL of this post (http://lvsm.pl/IHVf6o). Then come back here and leave an additional comment letting me know.
This giveaway has ended and the winner will be announced soon!
My Mom is amazing. She has endured so many difficulties in her life. Through her example, she has taught me to keep trusting in the Lord through adversity and sorrow and what true forgiveness and grace looks like. So thankful for my mom!
My mom taught me many things. I think the most important thing was to always be myself….and thing will always work out for the good.
What an amazing giveaway. I have already picked which friend will get which gift 🙂
She has been a great model to me of faithfulness and steadfastness.
My mom taught me that just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time.
my mom taught me to cook, something i use every day.
i follow on fb
Just keep laughing.
I like Simple Homeschool on facebook 🙂
My mom taught me that the most important accessory you can put on in the morning is a great big smile!
My mother taught me to stop and enjoy the things around me. To find beauty in everyone and God’s creation.
I like on facebook! Thanks!
My mom insisted that we do our best, and try to smile at people, even for no reason.
She taught me to always keep trying, even when life gets hard, never give up.
I already “liked” on FB
She taught me to always be open when meeting new people or hearing new ideas, to always listen and only give advice when asked.
I like you on FB
There are so many things I learned from my mother that its hard to pick just one thing that was the best or stands out most. One thing my mother taught me was how to love, we never left the house, hung up phone or go to bed with out saying I love you to each other, and she showed me everyday being my mom, as I do with my sweet boy. She also taught me to give your all at what you do, just do your best and be yourself. She taught me that my family is whats most important. I love my mother so much!
There are so many more things I could go on with, but I wont.
Thanks for contests they are cool.
I liked your facebook page a while back, and I tweeted to.
A very important and practical lesson my mother taught me: never let your mortgage or your rent cost be more than 25% of your take home!!
Shoulda’ listened to that one with our first house. Ouch. Now it’s a golden rule around here.
Sarah M
My mom showed us to support each other in our dreams and needs, even if those dreams are a little far-fetched or surprising!
I tweeted about this giveaway here: http://twitter.com/#!/Keep_Tha_Faith/statuses/195838681880342529
My mom taught me to be a hard worker.
My mom schooled us… and is now helping me navigate schooling my daughter!
My mom always said it was better to have no friends than the wrong ones. It meant some lonely seasons, but it was great protection against negative influence!
I like on FB.
Tweeted