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Our Fall Favorites Giveaway!


Hello?!?!  It’s not just a Monday!  No way!  It’s a fabulous Monday because I’m teaming up with the creative ladies at The Chirping Moms and some other AWESOME bloggers to give one lucky winner a bounty of our favorite fall things!!
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We’ve teamed up with some of our favorite bloggers, from across the country to share some of the things we all love about fall! We are so honored to work together with such a wonderful group of ladies. We love reading all of their blogs & we’re delighted to introduce you to them (if you don’t already know them!)
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Erin Carroll of Blue-Eyed Bride

Our first blogger joining the fun is Erin Carroll (top right). Erin Carroll blogs at Blue-Eyed Bride about her love for Jesus, her adventures raising boys, her kitchen successes and disasters, and everything in between. She is a wife, a boy mom, a Gamecock fan, and a lover of Reese’s cups and Diet Coke. She believes that a good cup of coffee and a great book are the foundations for the best vacation, even if you never leave your home. And she believes that the best moments as a family are spent gathered around the family table. A former event planner, Erin is now a stay-at-home mom to her two little boys, but she still loves to plan a party! She has found her passion in blogging about the work that Jesus has done in her life and in her heart, and sharing that testimony to help encourage other mothers. Southern hospitality is one of her favorite things, and Erin is passionate about making a home and loving the people in it. Erin and her husband, Todd, live in South Carolina with their two sons and their two dogs. Connect with Erin here:
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“Growing up in the south and being married to a die-hard Gamecock fan, the arrival of fall means the arrival of the most wonderful time of the year… football season! I love the cool mornings and evenings and the warm days in early fall, and as November comes around, I love the crispness in the air. The first day that I need a scarf may be my favorite day of the year. I love curling up on the couch with a bowl of chili (the Wick-Fowlers mix is my “secret recipe”) and watching a movie with Todd. I love a Saturday nap with the sound of a football game on TV in the background. Selecting pumpkins and then carving them with my kids, and starting to make plans for the holiday season are some of my favorite things about fall. It’s my favorite time of year! I’m giving away a Le Creuset Enamel 8-quart pot in cherry red for all those yummy, hearty bowls of chili and taco soup, and a Cup of Love latte mug from NS Pottery and an engraved spoon from Jessica N Designs for those cozy cups of coffee, or even to eat your soup.” -Erin
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Shay of Mix and Match Mama

Another fun blogger that you have to get to know is Shay (top center). Shay blogs over at Mix and Match Family as well as her foodie blog, Mix and Match Mama. Shay is a Bible reading, coffee drinking, foodie blogging, reality TV watching, mom of 2 (with an adopted daughter on the way!) who is completely obsessed with the holidays!
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“Fall is our favorite season at my house with visits to the pumpkin patch, lots of baking, playing in leaves, roaring fires, and snuggles in warm pjs. Since I’m a foodie blogger, my kitchen always smells like cinnamon, pumpkins and apples this time of year with easy and delicious recipes busy moms can put on the table in no time. To celebrate fall and the kitchen, I’m giving away some of my favorite fall items from Williams-Sonoma. Chestnut scented soaps, pumpkin bread and pumpkin butter. Fall in love with being in the kitchen this season!” – Shay
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Ashley of Fancy Ashley

Ashley (top right), is another fun blogger, you must check out! She blogs over at Fancy Ashley about the everyday art of being FANCY, the joys and struggles of mommyhood, Jesus, fashion, food, DIY, cocktails and more.
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“While I love summer and basking in the sun, Fall is my favorite time of year. Oh how I love fall. Pumpkin scent fills my house pretty much constantly from September until January. It takes a little longer for fall to start here in California but I pretend that the air is crisp and cool outside by baking up a bunch of pumpkin treats and burning my favorite fall scented “pumpkin soufflé candle. I wear my scarves and winter clothes and darker colors in anticipation that the weather will soon change and fall will be upon us. My gift to you is a few of my favorite fall things, a cozy scarf from Anthropologie, my favorite pumkin-scented pumpkin soufflé candle, Kate Spade glitter earrings (the perfect fall accessory) and a gift pack of my favorite lip treatments for those cool fall and winter days when your lips need a little extra TLC. I hope that you love all of these goodies just as much as I do. :)” – Ashley
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Nina Helleny of According To Nina

Nina Helleny (bottom left) is passionate about motherhood, friendship, giving, entertaining, comfort food, and helping others with the abilities she has been blessed with. She’s grateful for being taught at a young age her faith, confidence, loyalty, what it means to be an entrepreneur, and that it’s okay to break the rules occasionally like wearing white jeans after Labor Day! Nina loves her family and friends, gathering around a table with both, celebrating everything from major milestones to weekdays, finding the perfect gift for someone, and shopping online. You can visit her blog daily to gather tips and resources on a wide variety of topics focusing on gift giving, entertaining, shopping, and product reviews. Nina loves bringing the very best content to her readers, and only recommends products that she uses and believes in. She’s a true believer in investing in shoes, handbags, and a beautiful watch. She says, “if you have those three items, you can pull off a gunny sack!” Connect with Nina here:
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“Fall is one of my most favorite times of the year. The touch of cool air on my skin for the first time in months makes my soul come alive! The smell of spice, pumpkin, and falling leaves warms my heart. I love curling up on my couch with a soft, cozy blanket to read a book or watch a old movie while sipping a hot cup of coffee. During this time of year, I often remember this episode of Sex in the City, “There is a time of year in New York when, even before the first leaf falls, you can feel the seasons click. The air is crisp, the summer is gone. And for the first night in a long time, you need a blanket on your bed…” – Carrie Bradshaw. My gift to you is a warm blanket by Threshold, a pair of leopard socks from Anthropologie, Wuthering Heights covered in beautiful custom art, a deluxe copy of one of my all-time favorite movies You’ve Got Mail, and a $5 Starbucks card to treat yourself to your drink of choice.” -Nina
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Our Hosts, Courtney and Julie of The Chirping Moms

Courtney (bottom center) & Julie (bottom left) from The Chirping Moms are best friends that met at a neighborhood park in New Jersey. Courtney, a mom of two girls, and Julie, a mom of two boys and a baby girl, decided to jump into the world of blogging about 1 1/2 year ago on a rainy spring afternoon. Recently, Julie moved to the DC area but they have continued to enjoy writing the blog together despite the distance between them. Together, on the blog, they share their adventures in motherhood along with activities for kids, crafts, recipes and ideas for family travel.
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“Fall has always been my favorite season. Growing up, my favorite memories are of the fun things I did with my family in the fall: from exploring farms in NJ to traveling to our favorite spot in Vermont. Tom & I got engaged on a fall night in Chicago. A year later, we got married on the perfect fall day. Now, we both enjoy the fall with our two little girls. They both love collecting leaves, picking pumpkins, baking with mom & snuggling up for football with dad. For my fall favorites, I chose a blue-ish purple Bridier Baubles necklace. Another thing I love about fall is the fashion. I like switching over to sweaters & fall colors. This necklace has become my fall staple & I wear it with everything. I am excited to send one along to our giveaway winner. Second, I chose a mini journal, which is perfect for jotting down fall memories. Last, but not least, I chose the Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix from Trader Joe’s. When this mix hits the shelves each fall, I stock up! I use it to make a variety of muffins & bread. Recently we used it to make a delicious pumpkin chocolate chip cake!” – Courtney
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Julie
“I’m a true summer girl. I love everything about it: the sunshine, trips to the beach, long evenings with dinners out by the grill, and so much more. And then fall arrives and now that a mom, I am starting to appreciate and love the beauty of fall. Walks with my kids among the leaves changing colors. Lazy Saturday afternoons while my husband and kids soak up college football. Pumpkin festivals and apple picking. And, most importantly, fall is the time of year when life slows down: no more traveling, kids are back in school, and regular bedtime routines. That means that fall allows me to rediscover some of my favorite hobbies with that little bit of free time I have (and it’s not much with three kids, four and under)! So today, my gifts to you are my fall “hobby” favorite. First, a 1000 piece puzzle and a Typecrush game is the perfect way to spend a quiet fall afternoon at home with the family. I love spending fall “nap times” catching up on a good novel and my gift to you is one of my favorites: Two Kisses for Maddy. And my last gift is a fun elastic headband perfect for an afternoon run in this gorgeous fall weather!” -Julie
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We are SO excited to bring you this giveaway and would love to hear about your “fall favorites” in the comment section below! To enter this amazing giveaway, use the Rafflecopter below. Remember, one person will win all the wonderful prizes listed above. Good luck!

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Comments

  6. Lizzi says

    I just reading your blog. Thanks for all the great information and thanks for entertaining me everyday. And, who doesn't love something free.

  20. Dollie says

    Love trader joes Courtney, but never tried the pumpkin bread mix. I love Ashley's give away with the chestnut soap from William Sonoma, you can't go wrong with it!

  40. Lynsey says

    Visiting from The Moore Family and According to Nina. What a fabulous giveaway. My favorite thing about fall is pumpkin everything! As well as cooler temperatures and the leaves changing.

  43. Anonymous says

    I this this is so cute and I love reading your blog. My favorite fall items are pumpkins, apples, warm drinks of any kind, and lots of fun family time.

  81. Ashley L. says

    My favorite Fall item are my sweet cinnamon pumpkin candles from Bath and Body Works! I really love ALL things FALL!! Thanks.

    Ashley Lightner

  88. Angela says

    Visiting from blue eyed bride… what an awesome array of fall gifts! Would love to win – especially the pumpkin scented candle! 🙂

  94. Angela Ellingson says

    I love fall, too! Apples, pumpkins, leaves, cozy clothes… there is just something magical about it. What an amazing giveaway. Someone will be very blessed to win, maybe me?! 😉

  110. Lynette says

    My favorite time of year and all the gifts just top it off! So wonderful!! I'm sure anyone who wins those amazing gifts would be as excited as I am. I love everything pumpkin, warm scarves, cozy gloves and a great pair of slippers. Minnesota can sure get cold!!

  115. Rachel says

    Such a fun fall giveaway! Fingers crossed! Love finding new blogs–thanks for sharing ladies.

  120. Miss Hauter says

    Oh my! What a FUN giveaway! So fun! I love anything pumpkin! Have you ever heard of Morton, Illinois? Love my small town! Its the Pumpkin Capital of the world! The Pumpkin Festival is the best!

  131. Sara P says

    I don't have a blog to visit from, but one of my favorite things about Fall is Pumpkin Spice Lattes and apple cider, not to mention homemade apple sauce. I love breaking out my scentsy warmer with fall scents such as pear cider and pumpkin marshmallow 🙂

  132. Miss Hauter says

    I love following your blog! The small town I live in is known as the Pumpkin Capital of the world!:) Morton, Illinois! Its the best! I love pumpkin stuff!

  133. Tierney says

    Amazing! I love every item in the giveaway!! What a great giveaway from some great ladies – I hope I win!!

  141. Jane says

    All your gift prizes represent just how wonderful Fall is. And don't you just love a steamy mug of hot apple cidar on a cold wet day too?

  155. Kierstin Middleton says

    This is such a great giveaway Shay! I love seeing all of the people you are friends with. So encouraging! I absolutely love the fall season, but as a college student it's hard to afford the nice fall things right now so it would be AMAZING to win this 🙂 My birthday is also in a week! Love it!

  161. Tracy says

    I love Fall! Leaves changing, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, football, crisp air, pulling out the boots. . .I could go on and on! These giveaways are amazing and such a perfect Fall fit!

  167. Alexis says

    I love cognac leather boots, soft and plush scarves, and the anticipation of the Christmas season! I love all of these items!

  170. Autum says

    I'm visiting from the Chirping Mom's! Some of my personal Fall favorite's would have to be Chunky sweaters,riding boots,Hazel nut hot cocoa w/whip cream,Grey's Anatomy and the excuse to layer!
    🙂

  172. Sara says

    My favorite thing about fall is when the air turns cool and people start having bonfires. Just something about sunset, crisp air and bonfire smell that just screams 'FALL!' to me.

  173. Annie Cox says

    These are great gifts! I love Fall and anything to do with Fall. I live in Illinois and I think this week is going to feel like winter though…boo!

  182. Jaclyn Johnson says

    What I love most about Fall is that I'm able to wear my scarves and not have to worry about them looking like "too much" as they can sometimes do in the summer. I too have a scarf obsession like Shay and some of her friends! This is my favorite time of year, I love taking my cute little 2 yr old daughter to the farms near our house, with a pumpkin spice latte in hand 🙂

  197. Andrea says

    What an amazing giveaway! Thank you!!! I love everything about fall- the crunching leaves, the cool air (which means blankets and cuddle time with my littles!) and of course, all things pumpkin- candles, soap, FOOD! 🙂

  206. Lindsey says

    Wow! What an amazing giveaway! My family does a huge cider press event every fall which is my favorite family tradition all year!!

  218. Farryn says

    This is such an AWESOME giveaway! I absolutely love everything fall…and am dying to have those Kate Spade studs! Too cute!

  220. Lauren McClain says

    These Fall items are so fantastic! I might have to purchase a few even if I don't win! Especially that Williams Sonoma hand soap. How festive! Thanks for hosting ladies!

  221. KathE says

    This is so fun….love all the ideas! Who doesn't love such sweet gifts too. I love and follow Shay and look forward to these other wonderful ladies blogs!!!

  227. Anonymous says

    I love fall! I was just looking this weekend how beautiful the trees look here in NC. What a fun and exciting post:)

  235. Sarah says

    Sooo many awesome things in tHis giveaway! Fall is also my favorite season and I'm trying to enjoy every last bit of it!

  246. Kavi says

    My "fall favorite" is back to school shopping (very nerdy, I know!) and pumpkin flavored everything. Love the chilly weather, too!

  255. Susan says

    Cute idea, I think I will love all the wonderful items!!
    I love PUMPKINS in FALL, and cooler weather!!

  256. Unknown says

    Greetings from Southern CA. Enjoy reading your blog and living fall through you since we don't really get a change in weather here…:)

  264. priscilla says

    I live in Florida where it is still 90 degrees. I "make" my Fall by putting out fake pumpkins and colorful leaves all over the house. I light candles with "fall" scents. It is my best attempt, until I walk outside, and reality and the temperature hits me in the face!!

  269. Cass says

    Now that IS a giveaway of some of the best things!! I love fall ….

    and sigh … now I have a few more blogs to get addicted to! 🙂

    Thank you, ladies, good picks all!

    Cass M
    Victoria, BC Canada

  282. Deanna says

    My faves are, Yankee Candle Pumpkin Pie candles (they burn CONSTANTLY at my house), Creamy Pumpkin soap from Bath & Body Works, and fall wreaths around the house. These things appeared in my home on Aug 31;)

  283. Deanna says

    My faves are, Yankee Candle Pumpkin Pie candles (they burn CONSTANTLY at my house), Creamy Pumpkin soap from Bath & Body Works, and fall wreaths around the house. These things appeared in my home on Aug 31;)

  289. Becca says

    Wow what a wonderful giveaway! I love Smart wool for the fall and winter. Just an amazing pair of socks that keep your toes warm and cozy.

  298. jularie says

    This is a really nice prize package…some things to give away as Christmas gifts and some things to keep for myself!

  300. funfavorites says

    Visiting from Blue Eyed Bride, I love love love the WS pankcake mix. What a fun giveaway, I love everything fall!

  301. Amy Hobbs says

    What a fun idea! I have loved every minute of reading this blog since I found it. Would love to win this amazing giveaway! 🙂

  302. Jennifer Weber says

    love my fall scentsy smells and all things apple :). Also, the cool, crisp air is so refreshing….and lastly, football. i love college football! These are some awesome products! and i'm dying for those kate spade earrings…oh la la.

  308. Anonymous says

    Oh Wow! I too love fall and all things pumpkin! Would love to win this giveaway!! Thanks Shay, for all you do!!

  312. Danielle says

    This is actually the best giveaway I have ever seen! All such wonderful things, including my favorite things about fall: scarves, coffee, books&movies, and all things pumpkin.

  320. Jackie says

    I love all your blogs, and I am so excited you all have worked together on this! My favorite par of fall is football, chili, and warm, chunky sweaters – which is exactly what Sundays look like around here! : )

  323. Sara says

    What a fabulous giveaway! I'm visiting from Blue-Eyed Bride. My fall favourite is visiting the pumpkin patch!

  324. Sara says

    What a great giveaway! I'm visiting from Blue-Eyed Bride. My fall favourite is visiting the pumpkin patch with my daughter!

  325. Brent and Abigail says

    I love how I'm not the only one who stocks up on trader joes pumpkin mix. The other week I saw it in the shelves and filled my car with them. A sweet woman stopped me and asked if it was that good. Yes, yes it is.

  326. Brent and Abigail says

    I love how I'm not the only one who stocks up on trader joes pumpkin mix. The other week I saw it in the shelves and filled my car with them. A sweet woman stopped me and asked if it was that good. Yes, yes it is.

  327. Brent and Abigail says

    I love how I'm not the only one who stocks up on trader joes pumpkin mix. The other week I saw it in the shelves and filled my car with them. A sweet woman stopped me and asked if it was that good. Yes, yes it is.

  332. Julia B says

    What a wonderful giveway, I can't decide what I like best, the Kate Spade earrings or the cute coffee spoon!! Thanks ladies!

  344. Alex E says

    What an amazing package! The cool temperatures have started descend here and I love having nice treats to cozy up and enjoy inside on a cold fall day.

    I'm definitely always in the market for great scarves so that one from Anthropologie may find its way under my Christmas tree this year as well as all of my friends…

  361. Dana Hauck says

    I love anything PUMPKIN – LEAVES – HUNTING – BRISK AIR – SCARVES – HAY – APPLES… Oh my gosh the list goes on and on. I just love fall! and your website is always in season 😉

  362. Dana Hauck says

    I LOVE ANYTHING FALL – PUMPKIN – APPLES – BRISK AIR – SCARVES – HAY RIDES – HUNTING – the list goes on and on!!! I LOVE FALL its my favorite season, but your webiste is always in season 😀

  363. Anonymous says

    We are expecting our sweet baby girl in less than a month…definitely my fall favorite!
    Amy B.

  387. Jennifer Elliott says

    I love fall and I love this post!!!! yay! I love pumpkins, scarves, football, and baking!

  388. Jennifer Elliott says

    I love fall! I love the weather, pumpkins, baking, and football! I love this blog post! 🙂

  390. Jennifer Elliott says

    I love fall and I love this post!!!! yay! I love pumpkins, scarves, football, and baking!

  402. Anonymous says

    Fall is my favorite time of year!! I love all this about it! The smells, the weather, the scenery and the foods!
    Lindsey Chvosta

  415. Kelly S. says

    All of these items sound awesome. I would definitely pass along several of them to my friends, to share the love! Love reading your posts every day 🙂

  431. Kerri says

    Oh heavens, I would love to win this giveaway. My favorite thing about fall is that "cozy" feeling you get when you drink a PSL or hot cocoa and cozy up with a warm blanket. I love the falling leaves and fall fashion too!

  432. Kathy says

    WOW! Amazing giveaway! I love fall, the cooler weather, the jeans and sweaters, the pumpkin flavored everything, the candles – it's all good!!
    Kathy K