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.
strawberry lip butter sounds delicious – thanks!
Chocolate and coconut is a match made in heaven!
Oooooooooh, how does on pick out of such beauties! I’m Going to have to go with the coconut chocolate because they sound amazing, I may have to go get some tonight!
I’m not sure I could pick just one thing. They all sound amazing. Maybe the chocolates!???
The chocolate is tempting-I love coconut! But I’d have to say the candle. After having a squirrel die in our walls, our apartment has never smelled the same!
Oh happy day! I’m in love with that nail color and what is this lip butter? I would love to try it! Thanks for the chance to win.
what a fun birthday box! I would love to try the coconut candle. I agree, sometimes coconut smells like a bad tourist! Happy Birthday Sarah!
I love that color nail polish, however everything in the box is super cute!
The lavender mint lotion! My fav!
I love it all, but really love the candle 🙂 happy birthday Sara!
iTunes gift card
I would love,to try the lavender mint lotion, thanks
The Zapp’s! I grew up in Southern LA and this is one of the things I miss most!
Happy birthday Sara! I’d be most excited about winning the Bath & Body Works Lanikai Coconut Candle.
COCONUT AND CHOCOLATE!! NOTHING BETTER. I’VE GOT TO TRY THOSE LINDT CHOCOLATES.
Would love to try a new lip gloss/butter.
The chocolate for sure… But the whole package looks amazing.
OOh. The coconut candle. Smells like summer and is calorie free!
First Happy Birthday Sara! I’m torn.. I love the Bath and Body Works Products, but I think I would like the iTunes gift card. I admit to listening to British boy band pop
What a sweet friend you are! So many great treats, but I think I’m loving the mug most. I never drink enough water, and this might help!
First Happy Birthday Sara! I’m torn.. I love the Bath and Body Works Products, but I think I would like the iTunes gift card. I admit to listening to British boy band pop
Love the Essie nail polish.. and the chocolates… basically all the gifts!
Happy bday Sara!
The lotion sounds great
EVERYTHING sounds amazing, but I would really love to win the Essie Fashion Playground Nail Polish.
Love the earrings!
I love the Hello Kity Bandaids! I love your blog, yep read it
everyday!!1 Thanks you!
Love the mason jar water bottle! I gave a slight obsession with water bottles 🙂
I love the smells of summer! That candle sounds incredible!! Happy Birthday, Sara!
Definitely the chocolate!! A new mom can always use more chocolate 🙂
All of your favorites are great! I would love the nail polish and lip balm! Thanks!