So can we talk about Sara’s birthday? It’s coming up, but it’s not for another couple of weeks. I’ve been collecting items for a little birthday box for a few months now and I thought it would be fun to do a little twist on our favorite things and that I would send some of my birthday picks for Sara to one of you!
1. Mason Jar Mug. I love these mugs! They’re cute and stylish and durable and easy to clean and they fit in your dishwasher. I love putting little trinkets, gift cards, etc. in mugs like this and giving them to friends and my kids’ teachers.
2. $15 iTunes Gift Card. Whether you’re buying apps or music or games or movies. it’s pretty hard to go wrong with an iTunes gift card. Unless you absolutely hate Apple, then you’re just kind of out of luck.
I generally don’t pick music for other people because it’s so personal. And. I was gonna tell you guys what my top 5 most listened to songs were, like that would be useful or something, but my list ended up being a nice mix of embarrassing and kid-centric (think Daft Punk meets “What Does the Fox Say?” meets “We Saw Three Ships.” Yes. The Christmas song. Not even my favorite Christmas song. What the heck?!) So we’re gonna leave it at that, but if you guys wanna talk folsky rock with the occasional pop song, you know where to find me.
3. Hello Kitty BandAids. Because she cuts herself (on accident) a lot and even grown-ups deserve cute adhesive bandages.
4. Zapp’s Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips. Sara loves chips, Sara loves salt and vinegar, I live in Louisiana, so I kind of had to send her a bag of Louisiana-made salt and vinegar kettle chips. I had to.
5. Essie Fashion Playground Nail Polish. In case you didn’t know, Sara  has a color–it’s  kind of a light blue-green. This nail polish is super pretty and a tiny bit sparkly, perfect for summer!
6. Aqua Stone Earrings from Lisa Leonard. If you’ve never checked out her website, you should–I have gotten some of my favorite jewelry and favorite gifts from her shop. These earrings were so pretty and versatile–you can definitely dress them up or down. Plus, they’re “the color.”
7. Nourish Organic Lavender Mint Body Lotion. I first discovered this lotion when I was shopping for a friend on bedrest and looking for something nicer and fancier than your average drugstore lotion, something that smelled good but wasn’t overwhelming, and something that actually worked. This was the one and now, I snag a bottle at Target (when I can find it!) because it makes a perfect gift. Even if it’s a gift for me.
8. Bath & Body Works Lanikai Coconut Candle. You didn’t think we were going to make it through this without a Bath and Body Works candle, right?! For me, coconut scents are kind of weird. Sometimes, they’re mixed with musky scents, and I’m not a huge fan of that. This one smells kind of funky when it’s cold, but once you start burning it, it smells like coconut-scented sunblock. It’s the one IÂ cannot stop burning–so delicious!
9. Bath & Body Works Strawberry Lip Butter. The peach is also pretty delicious–hard to go wrong there. This lip gloss is healing and thick, but it’s not sticky. Plus, it tastes like my Strawberry Shortcake dolls smelled when I was a kid, so how could I not include it?
10. Lindt Milk Chocolate Truffles with Coconut. You guys…there’s just not a whole lot to say here. And I’m generally not a huge fan of chocolate coconut candy. But these won me over. And when I say “won,” I mean that if I look at them too hard in the store, I’ll fall under their spell and then I’ll find empty wrappers and I won’t know what happened. They’re dangerous and amazing all at once.
So. That’s it! Happy birthday (soon!), Sara! To enter to win EVERYTHING in the box, leave a comment saying what you want most in the box! Or what your most-played song is, just so I feel better about myself. The giveaway ends at 10:00 pm Tuesday, April 15 and I’ll announce the winner on April 16th. The winner must have a residence in the United States (it’s the law, not us being jerkfaces.) Ready?! Go!
ALSO. If you missed it yesterday, our olive oil is on sale to make room for some fun new flavors that we’re SO excited about! Use the code EXTRAVIRGIN to get a large bottle of our extra virgin olive oil plus one of our flavored oils (lemon, basil, or garlic) for $25!
Thank you so much for all your comments! This giveaway is now closed.
I think I’m most excited about the nail polish and lip butter. Thanks for another great giveaway ladies, and happy birthday from one Sarah to another (even if you are missing the “h”)!
oooo…the earrings for sure, and maybe the nail polish to match! What a fun package!
Those chips sound so yummy. I would love to try them.
Definitely the chocolate. For sure. Happy early birthday, Sara!
the Lindt coconut chocolate truffles. I love Lindt truffles and can just imagine the lusciousness of these.
I’m a huge salt and vinegar fan! Definitely the chips!
You had me at, “the lip gloss tastes like my strawberry shortcake dolls.” I totally need to try that lip gloss. 🙂
For me it is a tie between the candle (I love coconut-scented stuff if it’s good) and the ITunes card. I need some new workout music!
The earrings are SO cute! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Ooh, coconut Lindor chocolates?! I might have to go buy some of those right now! And the only song that comes to mind is “Let it Go” from Frozen, but only because it’s stuck in my head from my 2-year-old constantly singing it!
Love the polish and potato chips – salt & vinegar is my thang! Pretty much love everything in this montage. 🙂
I want that nail polish! I may have to buy some even if I don’t win!
#10! Mint, chocolate, and coconut? All my favs in one! Happy Birthday!
I am just a little bit obsessed with Bath & Body’s candles. Any I am in love with anything coconut!!
I would love to try the lip butter. Anything involving butter is amazing right?! 🙂
Strawberry lip butter
Aqua stone earrings 🙂
So many good things but #10 is calling my name, it has got to be the best!! Me and my Family love anything coconut, especially with chocolate Yum, I can taste them now!! Thanks for the chance to win
Chocolate coconut truffles!!!!
I love Lindt Truffles of any favorite. I love that I can buy just one at my favorite grocery store.
I think the Lisa Leonard Earrings would be nice…:-)
i’d love to get my hands on the chocolate truffles! i swear i love every flavor they come in.
The lotion sounds like a nice way to relax after having a baby (due may 5)!! And everyone always needs chocolate especially when juggling 3 kids under 4 years old : ) plus you’re announcing the winner on my birthday!! What a better way to celebrate!
I’ve got my eye on that strawberry lip balm!!!!
I want the Truffles! And the candle! I want to eat the truffles while breathing in the heavenly candle scent. 🙂
I would take any of it, but the iTunes gift card would be my favorite because I have a long list of “likes” on my Pandora stations that I would love to start buying. I go through phases with my most played songs because I over play them and have to take a break after a while…right now I love Ellie Goulding’s “How Long WIll I Love You” and that song by Aloe Blacc “The Man.” In a couple weeks, it’ll be something new.
I think the strawberry lip butter – looks like it would smell great, if that makes any sense
The salt and vinegar chips!!!!
I would love the Lindt coconut truffles! It looks like a great box of fun! It would all be fun to have but the truffles are my pick!
Love the nail color!!