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Friday Favorites with a Giveaway!


It’s an extra special Friday Favorites because it’s a giveaway day!
Woohoo!
As always, I’m linking up with Andrea, Narci and Erika and sharing my favorite things from this week…and one just happens to be a Mother’s Day giveaway.  Get to reading friends!

Don’t forget if you’re local, come support Manda and her family tomorrow at a Matilda Jane event.  This is being held at a kids’ play area, so you can totally bring your littles with you.  Kensington, Ashby and I will be there checking out the new Matilda Jane stuff because 40% of our total purchase will go straight to Manda (our precious friend with cancer).  I hope to see many of you there!  

So, this is the second time around that I’ve named these a favorite…but I feel like they deserve a mention yet again today…
…Snackeaze.
We have had swim lessons every day after school this week, so I have been bringing my kids their Snackeaze filled with water and a snack for the car.  One cup holds both a drink and snack.  
Freaking genius.  
My mom bought my kiddos these at Target and we seriously use them all the time.  I even use them when I’m out and about and know I’ll need a snack.  Love, love, love.  

Speaking of my mom…
…in honor of Mother’s Day today, I’m kicking off a giveaway with Nordstrom to celebrate mamas!  You can enter to win today a $300 Nordstrom gift card to give to your favorite mama.  This doesn’t have to be your actual mom…just your favorite mom (maybe an aunt, your sister, your grandma, your daughter…just a mom).  Enter to win at the bottom of my blog post today.  The winner will be announced next Friday.  Thank you so much to Nordstrom for making this giveaway possible!
And speaking of Nordstrom and mamas…I rounded up some of my favorite skin care (and scent!) products that your favorite mom might like this Mother’s Day.  
Things to note: 
1. I did not mention wrinkle cream because no woman wants wrinkle cream gifted to her :).  My friend Farah gave her mom wrinkle cream as a gift one time when we were in high school and her mom was so mad.  #justsayin’ #irememberitclearly #nogood
2. I did mention sunless tanner because my own mother will love that as a gift so your mama might too!
3. I’m going to try and share only Mother’s Day gift ideas that are not size related…because guessing on sizes really blows…so let’s just avoid that altogether.
Here are some of my personal favorite beauty products from Nordstrom…all of which I’ve bought multiple times over the years because they’re just darn perfect…
#1 & #2
My two favorite scents are Burberry Brit and Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb.  I’ve been wearing them both for years and years and in my opinion, neither can be topped.  Don’t believe me?  Read both of their reviews online…people love these two fragrances!

I’ve shared my love for this lip scrub a million times, but it’s just the perfect little bit of whimsy meets necessity.  Dry flaky lips have no chance against the tiniest amount of this Sara Happ scrub.  This is my fourth bottle in about as many years to buy (I can get a bottle to last about a year).  Rub it on, wipe it off, and your lips and flake-free.  Bonus, it comes in amazing scents!  I’ve purchased this Vanilla Bean, Peppermint, Grapefruit and Creme Brulee before.  All fantastic!

Speaking of scrubs…my favorite face scrub is Bobbi Brown’s Radiance Boost Mask (it smells like orange peel).  A little drop of this on your face and you’re good to go!  About twice a week, I’ll rub it in and then wipe it off…my face feels so nice and smooth after this!  And then you guys know how much I love my Moisture Surge Overnight Mask.  Thanks to your recommendations, I bought some this winter and it completely revitalized my skin.  The results were actually quite shocking.  The first morning I woke up after using it, I could instantly feel that my face was more hydrated.  This was one of the best tips I’ve ever received from you ladies!  And then, everyone is talking about Glam Glow…so I tried their firming mask (warning: comical and scary picture ahead)…
…hahaha!  I wanted you to see how the mask is silver.  I was totally intrigued by this stuff!  It goes on silver and then dries completely before you peel it off.  It smells insanely delicious and left my skin more firm and feeling fantastic.  It’s like totally silver though and that kind of freaked me out at first…now that I’ve used it four or five times, I’m obsessed.  I’m using their Gravity Mud Firming Treatment.
And then, my favorite skincare/beauty item to receive, and let’s face it, my mom would love to have these gifted to her, are…

The glow pads for body and face.
These pads make you look tan.
Seriously.
I’ve tried everything and every year, I get sucked back into creams and lotions and then every year, I just throw in the towel, buy these wipes and have a great little faux-tan.  The face wipes I uses year around, but the body towels, I only use during the spring/early summer.  You open up the box, pull out a packet, open it, remove the baby wipe type towel and then rub it all of yourself…and then the next morning, you’re tan.  I always take a shower, dry off, apply a tanning towel, wait about 3 or 4 minutes for it to dry and then put my pjs on.  The next morning, tan.  Legit tan.  These are AMAZING.  Like, the Dr. Gross people should get me to be their spokesperson…I’d make them billions ;).
So, those are a few of my favorite little skincare/scent products to give or receive for Mother’s Day.  I’m going to share more stuff next week, and don’t forget to enter the Rafflecopter below! 
 One lucky winner will receive a $300 Nordstrom gift card for their favorite mama!

On Wednesday, I got to spend the day with my favorite kindergartner at the aquarium for their field trip!
 

Smith had been looking forward to this day for such a long time, and I’m happy to say that it lived up to his expectations!  Hooray for field trips! 

I have the perfect recipe for you on my foodie blog today…
…my Crock Pot Enchilada Tacos.
Oh friends, you need to check this recipe out.  
Sunday is May 1st and we’re kicking off our Every Day in May challenge (read more about it here).  I thought we should just go ahead and rip the band-aid off…how about we kick off May 1st without any caffeine?  
I know!!! 
I’m upset already!  
Let’s be honest…there is no way we can do that on a Monday, so let’s just do it on a Sunday and see how we feel.  Based on your feedback, eliminating caffeine is a big goal…so let’s do this.  We can make it one day friends. #ihope   And if we do, who knows?  Maybe we’ll attempt it on Monday too?  #doubtful
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Have the best weekend!  See you guys on Monday!
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  2. adrienne chyba says

    I would give the gift card to my mama…she works as a hospice nurse and is the sweetest, kindest, most selfless, prayerful woman I have ever known. She deserves a trip to nordstrom…to buy for herself instead of me and her grand babies! 🙂

  10. Liz Reese says

    I would love to give this to my mom! She just flew to my house and watched my toddler for a full week so my husband and I could get away before baby #2 comes. 🙂 She's amazing!

  24. Charming Lucy says

    Thanks for the skin care tips! I want to try the Clinique moisture mask! I would gift this card to my mom and my aunt. This will be my aunt's first Mother's Day without her son. He was the head strength coach for Purdue and passed away suddenly last year two days after Mother's Day. Mother's Day will never be the same for her – or any of us. But a little fun shopping day sure would be nice for her(: Susan

  25. Jill says

    My dear friend & fellow momma, Jennifer…the most loyal & best of friends a gal could ask for! She has lost several loved ones this year and also took in her MIL, who needs lots of assistance & medical attention. Jen is well deserving and LOVES Nordstrom! She would be so surprised!!

  31. Kristen Thompson says

    I would love to give this sweet gift card to my beautiful mom! She's worked so hard her whole life taking care of our family and continues to do so every day and I can't think of a single person who would deserve it more! ❤️

  37. Maria E says

    I would give this giftcard to my friend Marla! She has had a journey but her strength and faith in our Lord and savior has truly blown me away. She is a light and a spirit that everyone need. She radiates God's love to those that she meet. She is an inspiration! Thanks Shay for your <3 for GOD! #blessings to you! Happy Friday!

  38. Toni :O) says

    Would love to take my mom on a shopping spree. She's on a very fixed and low income and my husband has been unemployed for two months struggling to find a job in his field. :0( Thanks for the chance to win.

  41. Unknown says

    My beautiful mama! She's raised three daughters and I think we all turned out pretty good! I want To get her some Kendra Scott earrings, a cute blouse, and new purse. Happy Mother's Day to you Shay!

  42. Christine Vrescak says

    I would absolutely love to give this gift card to my mom. She worked so hard to give me the best life growing up. I don't think I've ever met a woman sof selfless and compassionate as she is. She will stop anything she's doing to go out of her way to help others. She's one that always remembers those little details and thinks of you. I would love for her to use this to go shopping, as any money she has is always spent on her family members, not herself.

  48. Jana Domyslawski says

    I would give this gift card to my sister! She is an amazing Momma to 4 children ages 13, 11, 9, and 6. Her family has moved and is not near our family. She deserves a little treat this day! 🙂

  59. Julie Connelly says

    I would definitely give the gift card to my mom!!! She is selfless; takes care of my grandma (her mom) every single day; and she also is always giving to her children & grandchildren, she deserves to treat herself for once.

  61. Sarah Ward says

    I would give this to my momma! She's a doll, selfless, lover of people, and gives and gives. 🙂

  65. Liz says

    I totally need to try the face masks that you recommend!!
    I would give the gift card to my sweet mom who is such an amazing mother to me and grandmother to my toddler twins – beyond generous with her love, time, and patience; she deserves to be spoiled with a fun Nordstrom shopping spree 🙂

  68. Nicole says

    My mom would be over the moon with this gift card!! By the way, thanks for the recommendation on the tan towels…I'm going to give them a try! Happy Friday!!

  72. Kjlb37 says

    I would split the gift card between my 2 daughters in law and my daughter. All three are hard working mama's and they have given me the best gift ever. Grandchildren! Those tanning wipes have been on my Nordstrom wishlist forever. Putting them in my cart and purchasing!

  74. Jamie Allen says

    i know what i'm fixing for dinner tonight! yum! i think i'll get the lip scrub and face tanning pads for my daughter for mother's day. and giving caffeine up for me is easy peasy because {sadly} i don't drink coffee but it smells so good i wish i did! i enjoy a good coke but i don't drink it often. i drink so much water every day.

  75. ebk248 says

    Love the beauty products especially those glow pads!! My mom is the best! She deserves to be spoiled by Nordys 😉 Happy Friday!!! 🙂

  90. Ashley Cookson says

    I would love to give this gift card to my mom so that she can spoil herself! She has been going a lot recently and I know this would help to make her feel extra special this Mother's Day!!

  91. Kirby McCasland says

    What a great giveaway! I would love to treat my mother-in-law to a little something extra aside from the gift we got her! She watched my daughter, who is now 5, when I went back to work after she was born. I work at home now, but she has never failed to be there for us!

  94. Anja Eastman says

    I would definitely take my own Mom on a shopping spree. For 40+ years now she's been my role model, best friend and moral compass….not to mention the best Gradmother on the planet!

  99. Kristin says

    I would love to give this to my mom and then highly suggest that the first purchase be the Clinique moisture surge. I bought some a few months back and it's wonderful!

  100. Sarah Yoder says

    Can't wait to try some of those beauty products!! Especially the sunless tanner, I've been looking for one that's easy and works well! My mom would also love all of those products as she's constantly looking for new things to try! Thanks Shay!

  103. AbigailCarter says

    love all pf your faves today! I need to try that mask and the tan towels! Speaking of Bobby Brown- have you tried their Beach perfume?! Oh my. Incredible! I would give the gift card to my mom who is a former special education teacher of 34 years! She always puts others before herself. Happy Friday!

  105. votemom says

    totally getting that lip scrub. i'm from michigan and with all the weather changes, my burts bees lip balm often just isn't enuf. thanks for the tip. and pick me for the NGC! ;o)

  107. The Langer Family says

    I would give the gift card to my mom. Still working as an ER nurse and could use a few new fun things in her wardrobe!
    Also, need to order the tanning towels. How convenient those would be..

  121. Carrie Dotson says

    It's a hard decision, but I think I'd give the gift card to my mom. I'm interested in the body tanning wipes, I think I'm gonna have to order some!

  122. Erica Hedman says

    I would definitely give the gift card to my wonderful mama! She is so selfless and is always giving to others and doesn't take the time to pamper herself…..this gift card would be great and would allow her (with the help from me) to purchase lots of new items to vamp up her wardrobe. I already have tons of items in mind that you and Sheaffer have mentioned on your blogs.

    Thanks for such a great giveaway!
    Erica Gammon (Hedman)

  124. alison says

    Love the post! And I neeeed to buy that moisture surge mask asap! I would give the gift card to my sweet bff who is a single momma! Xoxo

  129. Valerie Cox says

    I would give this gift card to my mother. She teaches me so much about sacrificing for others because she is constantly doing it herself. She makes me a better person, and I'm so thankful God chose me to be her daughter. She's the best…and my best friend!!

  130. Amber Reese says

    Would love to win this for my mama. It's been a busy and stressful few months with my dad finding out he had colon canvas and having major surgery. We are so thankful he is doing well! She's been a trooper through it all

  132. Keith and Brittany says

    I have a super special lady I would give this to, my mom! I've been going through some life changing events lately and she is ALWAYS there. She is the biggest supporter, encourager, God-loving woman I know. She stays so positive and is always there for her family/friends/community. She deserves a shopping spree! (However it would all be online since have NO nordstroms near by…shame I know!)

  133. Alicia says

    I love your beauty recommendations! I just bought the Clinique City Block and Lancolm oil lip stick yesterday (can't remember the name) and I love them both!
    No caffeine on a Sunday?!? Eeek! My hubs is home and I drink coffee with him until church. Girl, this will be hard.
    I would give gift card to my momma! She needs it!
    Have a great weekend!

  135. Ali says

    I would like to give the Nordstroms gift card to my sister, who is expecting her first child. Her pregnancy came as a (joyful!) surprise to her and her husband. She works in public interest, serving the poorest and most unfortunate members of her community, and she doesn't make a lot of money. A $300 gift card would go a long way to help her get maternity clothes and just treat herself to something special. It would make this, her first Mother's Day, extra special.

  141. Unknown says

    My mom is celebrating her 40th anniversary on mothers day. She could use the gift card to get some new clothes for the cruise they are going on to celebrate!

  142. Meg Peitzmeier says

    Hi Shay!! Thank you so much for this opportunity! I would give the gift card card to my more than deserving mother. She had 5 kids and would do anything for us. We are all grown adults now but I feel that she deserves all the recognition in the world for what she did and still does for us kids. This would be the perfect gift for that! Thanks again Shay. I absolutely love your blog and look forward to reading it every morning!! 🙂

  146. Heather says

    I would give it to my neighbor- Mama to three boys- could definitely use some pampering!!!

  148. Amy Klein says

    I would give this gift card to my friend who lost her baby in February, and won't have him here to celebrate her first Mother's Day. She is the most deserving and is keeping her trust in the Lord!

  149. Steph Paul says

    I would give the gift card to my mom as well! I love going shopping with her- it would be fun to make it a girls trip;) Oh and I have bought and used the Dr. Dennis Grow's face wipes and just used mine for the first time this season yesterday- I always think of you Shay because you shared them:) Love!

  158. Andrea Nicole says

    I would give this win to my mom. The most selfless mother and Nana I ever known. She defied the odds and beat ovarian cancer 18 years ago. There is no one like my mom! ?

  170. Wendy Springvloed says

    I have the best mom in the world! She gives and gives to our family and expects nothing in return. So glad I live close to her and can spend a lot of time with her! Blessed?

  178. Rachel Caruso says

    Mothers day will be a tough day for me, as Ive recently lost my mom. I would give the gift card to my aunt, who has been a wonderful support to me this year.

  191. Stephanie says

    I would absolutely give this to my mom. She has been through a very hard, sad, and heavy couple of years and she doesn't have a lot of money to spend on herself. This would make her so happy!

  194. Elizabeth says

    I would give it to my Mama! She has had/is having such a busy year! A new grand baby and two of her 7 kids getting married all within 5 months! ?

  204. jenna grigsby says

    Love the snackeaze! I would use the gift card for the most self-less mother..mine! She lost her mom this year and hasn't been the same, this would help brighten her! With me being a single mom she helps me tremendously, and will be helping me more this summer with an upcoming surgery I have! She's amazing!!

  205. Carrie says

    My Mother and Mother in law are not Nordstrom shoppers but my sweet friend Maria has been through a horrible year. She is in her second year of divorce from a very controlling husband who continues to harass her. Financially all of the court costs have been high.

  212. Valerie says

    My mom would enjoy some shopping at Nordies. As far as giving up coffee for a day or more, I find that going cold turkey leads to headaches, so be prepared. If you want the coffee flavor from an herbal tea, try Roasted Dandelion Root tea. It isn't the same, but it is close to the flavor of coffee without the caffeine. Traditional Medicinals is the brand I use and you can find it at HEB or even Walmart.

  214. Amy says

    I would give it to my sister in law who is about to become a mom for the second time at the end of May. She could use a fun shopping spree!

  218. Lauren Crockett says

    My mom and I LOVE Nordstrom! Our shopping dates together are one of my favorites. 🙂 I would definitely give her the gift card if I won!
    Can't wait to try those tan towels!! They seem amazing!

  219. Calley Grogan says

    I am a first time mom to a 2 week old! I would share it with my sister who is a first time mom to an 8 month old. We will both be celebrating our first Mother's Day and could use a little sister shopping day 😉

  232. Laura Heras says

    I've been hearing alot of good stuff about Flowerbomb. I think I might want to give that to her this year. She's always worn Jo Malone, but I think it might be time for a change!

  233. Sandy P says

    So, I want to participate. Giving up caffeine isn't a goal. But, I think I can go without Sunday. Now, that requires me remembering before I have a cup of coffee!

  237. dear willow, says

    I bought the tanning towels for my face and they are amazing!!! there is no color on the towel itself so it's hard to believe they will work but they do!!! and no yucky fake tanner smell!

  241. Daniele says

    My Mom would love a Nordstrom gift card as part of her Mother's Day gift. She's asking for some gardening supplies, but I know she could use a bit of pampering too! Happy Mother's Day to all! Thanks…and fun favorites! The mask intrigues me!

  253. Cori Cane says

    Yay!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway! This would go to my mom! She loves Nordstrom! Also….the tanning pads. These are legit? Like no streaks or orangey? What about the places you can't reach? Like your back?? I think I need to try these for sure!

  263. Lindsey Escamilla says

    I'm very intrigued by the tanning wipes. I've tried all different kinds of lotion tanners and hate that I look orange and have to be careful around my knees. Happy Mother's Day!

  265. JMatthews says

    I started using the moisture surge overnight mask based on your recommendation and I love it! Going to have to try those glow pads too!

  267. Lori S H says

    I would give it to my sister! She is always making sacrifices for everyone else in her family, and oftentimes does without herself.

  268. Beth Kaiser says

    I would take my 16 year old son shopping. He's recently discovered Nordstrom, and fell in love, just like his Momma!!! I might tell him that he has to get me one thing, and he can use the rest. 🙂

  274. kayliadee says

    I would give this to my mother-in-law. She is always doing things for everyone else first and I'd like her to have a little 'me' time and spoil herself!

  276. sara says

    I would give it to my dearest friend who is a single momma and is currently juggling her daughter, her full-time job, and being supportive of her ex-husband who is in the hospital with serious medical issues. Hopefully a gift card would let her indulge and treat herself! Thanks for the opportunity!

  281. Katie says

    My son, 3 yr old, saw a commercial for those cups and now he's begging me for one! I guess with your seal of approval I can cave and grab him one!

  288. Kaitlyn R. says

    I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to give the gift card to my momma and make it into a girls night out with shopping and dinner. She's the strongest, most hardworking person I know and deserves more than I could ever get her. Thank you for this opportunity!

  289. The Sansom Family says

    Have you tried St. Tropez tanner? If so, do you think the wipes are better? Most people I know recommend St. Tropez, but if you have tried it and think the wipes are better, I want to give them a try! 🙂

  290. Kaitlyn R. says

    I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to give the gift card to my momma and make it into a girls night out with shopping and dinner. My mom is the strongest, most hardworking person I know and deserves more than I could ever give her. Thank you for this opportunity!

  299. Ann says

    My mom died 16 years ago, so this is always a tough day. I would probably give this to my aunt who is like a mom to me

  317. Kim Bayt says

    I would give this to my sister as she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer last October and after having a double mastectomy and completing chemo is now halfway through radiation treatments. She could so use a little "boost" right now to help lift her spirits!!!

  343. Dani Lee says

    My Mom would love some goodies from Nordstrom for Mother's Day. She's currently getting into a healthy eating routine and has been losing weight, so I'd love to get her some Zella workout gear and a nice outfit in her new size. Thanks 🙂

  352. Kristen says

    Love these recommendations and all would make great gifts for the special mamas in my life! I would love to give this gift card to my mom- she would never spend that kind of money on herself and she totally deserves it!

  353. Jessica says

    Love Flower Bomb! I would give the card to my dear friend Sandy. She will be celebrating her first Mother's Day after 6 years of trying. She had twins one month ago!!!!!

  360. Carla Latona says

    I would give this gift card to my mom. I recently became a mom a few weeks ago, and she's the one that taught me everything I know–without her I don't know what I would do! She also gave up three weeks of her life to come stay with me after I had my baby (her first grandchild). I would love to be able to give her this gift card to spend on herself, when she's always thinking about her kids (and now grandkids!)

  362. Amanda says

    I would definitely give it to my mom because she rarely treats herself to nice clothes. Also, she recently completed her certifications to become an RN and I am super proud of her!

  363. elmosoccers says

    I would give it to either my sister or my best friend. We are both due at the end of May and I'm sure it would brighten her day to do some shopping for herself.

  364. Andrea K says

    My mom for sure! She is the sweetest, most giving person I know. She has battled cancer 3xs & has always stayed positive & her faith has lead her to be the woman she is today. The best mother & Babci!

  371. Mary Jane says

    Great post! I would gift it to my cousin who has 2 autistic kids. She is a great mom and never buys or does anything for herself. This would be a well deserved treat for her.

  375. Mary Jane says

    Great post! I would gift this to my cousin who has 2 autistic kids. She's always doing things for others and is a great mom. This would be a nice treat for her.

  396. Kate Jaco says

    I would give it to my mom. She travels all the time for work and doesn't have time to shop or take care of herself, so I think she could put this to good use!

  409. holly veasey says

    I love your Friday Favorite posts – I often find a new item I must try! My Mom would love the Nordstrom card – keeping my fingers crossed!!

  412. Evie says

    I think I would keep the gift card but use it to buy my mom something that she normally wouldn't treat herself to!

  419. Irene says

    If I win the gift card, I would definitely give it to my mom so she can treat herself! Thanks for the giveaway Shay 🙂

  422. Unknown says

    My son's teacher, who also happens to be my best friend. She is his "mom" for 8 hours a day, and I'm so thankful she loves him like one of her own. 🙂

  424. Emily T says

    Sounds like I need to take a trip to sephora! Also, I may have to cut my caffiene in half for the first day of May. Otherwise, I will have a killer headache, haha.

  429. Unknown says

    I would love to give this gift card to my mama so she can treat herself to some of these great skin products! She's the best mom and soon to be "Mimi" on my twins on the way!

  434. Julia says

    I'm taking a trip to California to visit my long-time friend – I need some new outfits, STAT! Fingers crossed that I can splurge at Nordstrom 🙂

  436. mollyaklein says

    Hope I win So my beautiful mama can buy the perfect mother of the groom dress for my brothers wedding this summer! ❤️

  440. mollyaklein says

    Hope I win so my beautiful mama can get the perfect mother of the groom dress for my brother's wedding this summer! ❤️

  445. WendiMcD says

    Snackeez are the best, aren't they?!? Would give the card to my wonderful sister who deserves something special after the year she's had!

  449. Anna Lawrence says

    My sweet Momma:) she is amazing and does so much for my family. Would be honored if she won this gift card and was able to do something special for herself!

  450. Kim says

    I know longer have my mom here with me, but my daughter is a new mama and struggling financially, so I would love to treat her to some new products and things!

  452. Johannah says

    We love those snackeaze's too! My girls each have one and they are great! I would love to give my mom this giftcard =) Have a great weekend!!

  455. Kristy says

    I would love to try the tanner pads and the lip scrub. Great ideas! Thank you for the giveaway!

  466. Melissa Goetz says

    I would give the gift card to my mom! She is an amazing woman who loves her faith, always helping others and is an amazing grandma also! This is her first mothers day as a grandma (And my first mothers day as a mom) So we are celebrating all day!

  469. Leah Garry says

    I would share with my mama!! She raised 5 kids and recently went back to work full time as a registered traveling nurse and is busy and always putting others first!! — Leah Garry

  479. Heather Miller says

    I would give this to my mom. She works full time and is going to school full time. She's pursuing her dream and finally going to college to become a counselor for abused and neglected children. She would be so thrilled to have this as a gift!

  484. M. Brimley says

    After reading through your favorite products, can I split it with my Mom?! I need some of those things too! I think my Mom and I would love a shopping spree to Nordstrom together!

  488. smzalesk says

    I would surprise my mom with the gift card! I don't see her that often since we live in different cities, but she'd love a day to go shopping with me!

  516. SLizE says

    I'd have to give it to my own mom. I just became a mom myself three months ago and I don't think I ever fully understood everything she's done for me until now.

  520. Caitlin Williams says

    I have the Clinique mask and snackeez and I haven't been disappointed! I bought the Jergens natural glow lotion and I've been disappointed. I need to try the towels!

  522. Meredith Nye says

    I have worn Burberry Brit for 15 years! I LOVE that scent! I would split the gift between my older sis and my mom, both amazing moms whom I look up to!

  524. MelissaLank says

    I really need to try that Clinque Moisture Surge Mask! I seem to have dry skin all year long and have been looking for a great solution. Thanks for the suggestion!

    But more importantly, you have given me some great ideas for my sweet Mama! She will love pampering herself with some of these beauty products you recommended.

  532. Christine S says

    My oldest daughter is about to become a mother (and me a grandmother!)literally any day now, so I would definitely give it to her! Thank you!!

  535. Ann Marie says

    I'd take my Mother in Law and Momma! What fun!!!!! I mean.. these goodies all seem amazing! Can't wait to try out a few. Thanks for the suggestions, Shay! Have a great weekend!

  536. Bekah Dill says

    I would love to give this gift to my sister! She is such a good mom to my 2 nieces and my nephew. She doesn't get enough TLC and this would be so special for her 🙂
    Love,
    Bekah Dill

  537. Alison Nieves says

    I would gift this card to my neighbor who is my friend, a mom that loves unconditionally, and an amazing grandma that is making a difference no matter how hard the struggle is.

  556. momdutch says

    I would give it to my sister, age 45, who was just recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has her first chemo treatment today. 🙁

  558. Paula Nichols says

    I would definitely give this to my sweet Mama! She lost her beloved husband (my Daddy) of 65 years, a year ago, and she is moving in with me next month! This would be a great surprise for her…she deserves so much!!!

  563. Angele says

    Would love to win this for my sweet mom who is so selfless and never buys anything nice for herself. It would be so nice to be able to give her this gift card for mothers day (any my birthday is the day after 🙂 ).

  565. Schmidt Fam says

    I would give the gift card to my Mom who has never been in a Nordstrom. What a fun shopping day out we would have! Thanks for the all the fun giveaways you do!!

  568. Natalie Clark says

    I may need to try those tanning pads. Every now and then I use the spray tanner when I am going to an event and want to be a little bit tanner in my dress and I have been a little streaky this year. So embarrassing!

  570. MBodieOK says

    I'd give the giftcard to my mother in law. I hit the jackpot with her! She is a part of our daily lives and I can't imagine life without her.

  572. Ellepore says

    I would give the gift card to my mama of course! I was adopted internationally by her and my dad at the age of 5 months and she'll always be my number one!!

  575. KRISTIN TATE says

    I love y'all but I can't participate in no coffee. Coffee needs me. Love the beauty tips and can't wait for Mother's Day. It's one of my favorites!!

  581. Unknown says

    I would love to give this gift card to one of my favorite moms…the one who had me 🙂 Thanks, Shay, for always making my day a little brighter with your sweet blog! And, Happy early Mother's Day!

  586. Kaleigh Turner says

    I'd give it to my Momma! I'm pretty sure she's spoiled me at Nordstroms on a few occasions and I'd love to give her a little treat to spoil herself!

  590. Mary Jorgensen says

    I am loving my tanning pads!!! Thanks for the suggestion! Next purchase…that silver mask! I would give my gift certificate to my sister in law. A hardworking single mother. She deserves a little something for herself!

  595. Michelle says

    I need to look into those tanning products! Thanks!! Great giveaway also 🙂 hope I win!

  598. Erica Baker says

    What a great giveaway. I know my Mother-in-law would love this Nordstrom treat! I have used Burberry Brit when I was younger, its a great smell, and the glamglow is tempting. I have seen several youtube gals using it and they have nothing but great things to say about it.

  601. Amy says

    My mom is not a shopper but I would use the gift card to help her find some treasures that would make her feel glam!

  603. lindsey says

    I would give this to my mom in a heartbeat, she spends all her time and energy on her kids and grand kids, we are all so lucky to have her!

  607. Heather Baker says

    I would definitely give this to my mom. She deserves it after all she has doen for me and my siblings over the years. She always put our wants/needs before herself.

  609. Vanessa Durham says

    I got my sister those cups and she loves them! Glam glo products are one of my favorites. I would love to give my sister the card. She is fostering to adopt some kids and deserves it.

  610. Melissa Landis says

    My sisters and I are already planning to take my mom to a vineyard for a little mother/daughter time for Mother's Day…but a Nordstrom gift card would be an amazing addition!! 🙂

  611. Louisa Whitmire says

    I love your blog! I use your recipes all the time for my patients (I am a dietitian that specializes in weight loss and health coaching). Thanks for sharing your life and Jesus with us!

  613. Lstevens says

    I would give the gift card to my Mother who raised my 5 sisters and I by herself after my father passed away at only 37 yrs old. We enjoy shopping together so it would be a fun trip to watch her splurge on herself.

  616. Melanie says

    Love your beauty gift ideas and I can't wait for Everyday in May! I love that you're getting the hard task out of the way on day 1!! 🙂

  619. Jamie K. says

    I love these giveaways centered around giving to others!! I would give the gift card to my mom and if I was able to split it, i'd do so between my mom and MIL!

  620. Spencer Cox says

    This might be a silly question, but does your firming routine help with wrinkles?! I am 26 and unfortunately already getting wrinkles on my forehead 🙁 I want to be proactive about it so I am looking into wrinkle creams or firming routines! Also, I would definitely gift my sweet mom the gift card. She deserves it. 🙂

  624. Unknown says

    Definitely my mom. She probably thinks everything at Nordstrom is too expensive for her haha. I would like for her to splurge for herself!

  627. Francy Benton says

    I would definitely have to give it to my mom! She's a great Momma and Grammy and has never done enough for herself – this would be a great gift to her!

  631. Lstevens says

    I would give it to my Mom who raised my 5 sisters and I by herself after my father passed away at early age. We have fun shopping together so it will be a fun trip helping her pick out everything for herself.

  642. Kecia Nichols says

    Pick me for the giveaway! I would give it to my very deserving sister who is going through a rough time and lost a lot of weight. She would look super cute in all of Nordstroms clothes!!!

  648. Briana says

    I would keep this for myself and pamper myself. Mother's Day is hard every year after having suffered a few miscarriages this would be the perfect gift to treat myself and take my mind off of what I don't have and help me feel beautiful.

  653. katie vandivort says

    Absolutely adore your blog posts and your sweet family! Thanks so much for taking the time out of your busy life to share with us and be so transparent. You inspire me in more ways than one! I of course would give the giveaway gift card to my beautiful mama…she deserves it and so much more! Thanks for all you do��

  657. Dana says

    I would give it to my sister – she works hard, especially this time of year since her husband is a softball coach and gone a lot.

  658. Dana says

    I would give it to my sister – she works hard, especially this time of year since her husband is a softball coach and gone a lot.

  661. Mary Cichanski says

    I would give the gift card to my cousin, Rhonda. She is my cousin, friend, and second mama as she raised me along with my own mother and aunts. She is an amazing mother to her two sweet girls and her selflessness is appreciated more than she knows.

  664. katie vandivort says

    Absolutely adore your blog posts and your sweet family! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy life to share with us and be so transparent! You inspire me in more ways than one and so does my mom so naturally, I would give the giveaway gift card to me beautiful mom. Again, thank you for this opportunity and all that you do?

  670. Patty says

    I would love the opportunity to shop for my mom. She doesn't do well with giftcards…she just kind of holds onto them so I would probably make her a nice gift basket filled with trinkets!!

  686. Morgan Eckert says

    I would love to give my mom that gift card, she adores Nordstrom just like the rest of us! And I don't know if I'm ready but I'm going to go no caffeine on May 1st!

  688. Molly Middleton says

    I would absolutely give the gift card to my mom. She NEVER spends money on herself and being a college student I can't take her out and spoil her like I would love to. Thanks for all your giveaways!!

  697. Kelly Wolf says

    I would love to give this card to one of my best friends, Amanda. She has a 5 month old and could use a little shopping trip. 🙂

    Ps. I'm going to have to try those wipes!! I need an tan, like stat!

  701. Tara Ishida says

    Hi Shay! Was wandering if you could tell me what the spray is called/what brand you use, the one you spray on over your makeup to feel refreshed that you take on trips?

  704. blessedmama says

    This would be great! I'm turning 32 soon and need to take better care of my skin…better late than never right �� I would give this gift card to my sweet friend who happens to be our Pastors wife. She does so much for all the ladies and children in our church. This would be a fantastic gift for her ��

  709. {SweetTennesseeBlog} says

    I need to try that glam glow mask! I would give the gift card to my cousin- mom of 3 under 4. We just lost my Aunt and she would need it on this first mothers day without her mama.

  710. Jana says

    I would love to give it to my friend Dawn whose family doesn't have a lot of extra money and I am sure in turn she would bless her Mom who doesn't buy herself a lot. Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!

  714. Unknown says

    I would love to give the gift card to my mom! She is such an example of what a selfless, Godly woman looks like, and she is so deserving of a special treat! 🙂 P.S. I love reading your blog and I appreciate all of your fantastic recommendations that you share with us!

  715. Melissa P. says

    My mom is the best! She never does anything nice for herself, so I'd love to be able to gift this to her!! Thanks for the chance <3

  718. Emily Olson says

    Burberry Brit and Flower bomb are my favorite scents too! My sister recently introduced me to the PMD(https://getpmd.com/). I bought one and I've used it 3 times and I LOVE it. My face feels so smooth and healthy. I think it would make great mother's day gift!

  720. The Wheatfarmer's Wife says

    So many beauty products I'd like to try! I tried the Glo Pads pads last year and love them! Time to order more! My mama would love this Nordies card- would love to see her splurge on herself for once! 🙂

  723. Katrina Goodman says

    My mom will NOT use gift cards. It is so strange! So I would use the gift card to buy her presents and then give them to her. A new pair of shoes.. Comfy pajamas… 🙂

  728. bmrobertson63 says

    You turned me onto the Dennis Gross tanner and I absolutely love it! I would give the gift card to a mom at the school where I teach. She is a super hard worker and a truly encouraging person.

  729. Chrystal Richardson says

    Such great Mothers Day ideas!! 🙂 I can't wait to try the sunless tanner pads. Also LOVE LOVE LOVE Flowerbomb. I got that for my mom last year and just asked for it for my birthday 🙂 such a great scent!

  734. Gabby says

    Oh how I would love to win this giveaway for my mom! My dad passed away this past September and all the firsts we have had without him have been really hard so I know that this first Mother's Day without my dad will be very hard and emotional for all of us but especially my mom. I know that shopping won't necessarily make the hurt and sadness that is still so fresh go away but if anything it would be nice to be able to treat my mom and maybe allow her to just enjoy herself for a bit.

  744. Debbie says

    Thank you so much for recommending your favorite products. Because of you I have started using the Moisture Surge mask and I love it! You are the only person I know that looks pretty with face masque on. How is that? Have a good weekend!

  752. Bianca says

    I would definitely give it to my mama! She rarely spends time or money on herself. She's a giver, it's in her nature, but this would be a wonderful treat just for her!

  753. Heather says

    I would give this gift card to my amazing mom. She is the strongest, most courageous person I know and she would love this.

  757. Candice says

    I love this blog post and the giveaway. I would give this to my mom. We live 10500 miles away and I'm going to visit her next month!! I would use the voucher to spoil her with gifts because she always puts her family first and never spoils herself.

  758. Erin Brazill says

    My mom and I are shopping buddies so this would be the perfect gift for her plus she is going out of town after mother's day so she could definitely use a shopping trip to get ready for that!

  763. Erin Brazill says

    My mom and I are shopping Buddies so this would be the perfect gift for her plus she is going out of town after mother's day and could use a shopping trip to get ready for that! She is always giving everything to other people so she deserves a GREAT day all about her!

  767. Priscilla Slockett says

    My mother passed away three weeks ago. I would give this to my best friend, Becky, who was my guardian angel during the time I was taking care of my mother. I don't know what I would have done without her, and she is a mother to three, by the way!

  770. A. Nugent says

    Just basically added all of that stuff to my shopping bag at Nordstrom. Gah! My mom has always been a low maintenance mom so I think she would appreciate the Clinique night mask. Thanks again for the tips!

  773. Krista Wilkinson says

    I would give this to my mother in law! She's an incredible woman who's does so much for so many. She definitely deserves the chance to treat herself ❤️

  777. Brittany F. says

    I would gift it to my mom. She has had an incredibly hard year with multiple hospitalizations, so I'd treat her to a day of pampering and indulging.

  785. BrowerMom says

    My sister who is a mom of a one year old with another on the way, works full time and is completing her Master's degree before Baby #2 arrives. She works hard and deserves a treat!

  788. morgan sillay says

    Love your blog and especially Friday Favorites! I made your BBQ chicken tacos last night and they were easy and tasty for a college girl 😉

  794. Jasmin says

    I'd give the card to my mom so she can enjoy a day of shopping and lunch at Nordstrom. She works too much and doesn't pamper herself enough, in my opinion. 🙂 Happy early Mother's Day to you and your mama!

    I LOVE Flowerbomb too, and I've been wearing it for years. That, along with Alien, are my two favorite scents. I never get sick of them and I always get compliments when wearing both. I'll have to check out the Burberry one you mentioned. Have a great weekend!

    Jasmin
    jasminlovescoffee.blogspot.com

  798. danielle says

    My best friend – she's such a beautiful mama of 4 and always always always strapped for cash. I would love it if she could indulge herself just this once…

  803. beaner says

    I don't drink coffee so May 1st is good for me! Good luck to all you ladies that love it though!
    I am excited to try those tanning wipes, I mentioned the other day about my glowing legs after our basketball! These should help!

  810. Johnsons says

    Love Glamglow and I'm totally going to try those tanning towels! Love that you hid the school name too…keeping those babies safe :-). Have a wonderful weekend!!

  818. Katie Pond says

    I would give this gift card to my mum 🙂 She lost her Mum this past fall and is going through the 'year of firsts.' A trip out to spoil her would brighten a difficult day!

  819. Jenny says

    Ever since you first told us about those tanning wipes, I've used them and love them! I'm hooked! So thank you! 🙂 I would totally have to take my mom shopping at Nordstroms if I won. She hates shopping for herself, so I'd have to make her take time for herself. 🙂

  822. Kari says

    Okay, that snackeaze is genius. I have to look for that at Target next time!

    And I would give the gift card to my mama! 🙂

  831. Amanda says

    Such an amazing giveaway! I would love to try some of these products and I know my mom would love these products too!

  834. Carrie Smith says

    I would love to split this giveaway with my Mom! She's the best. The reason I'd like to share it is because I'm going to be a new momma soon too! 🙂

  841. Ashley says

    My mom isn't here anymore, so I would give it to my one of my biggest role models, who has taken me on as her second daughter 🙂

  842. Katie says

    I would give this to my sister. With a young toddler and a husband in graduate school, she rarely gets things for herself. I would love helping her pick out clothes, shoes, and make up that makes her feel like the amazing woman that she is!

  847. Unknown says

    I would love to give this gift card to my Mom! She is the hardest working and strongest woman I know! She deserves to splurge on herself!

    Love your Blog Shay! I look forward to reading it every morning at work with my coffee:)

  850. Carrie says

    I would give it to one of my blog friends who always complains she needs some new clothes 🙂

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

  865. Erica says

    The Clinique moisture surge mask is amazing! Definitely going to grab some snackeaze for my girls the next time I'm at Target!

  876. Ashlee Alston says

    My sister! We are both going through our second pregnancies (2 weeks apart). She would love a little something to pamper herself all we talk about now is who is the sickest 🙂

  887. Alicia Marie says

    I would use the gift card to BUY something for my mom. She would freak out and never spend the actual gift card…Nordstom overwhelms her…so I would get her all the good stuff with it 🙂

  889. Mary says

    I would give this to my daughter…she deserves to treat herself to some new things! She runs a tutoring program for Americorps in Washington and is constantly giving back!

  891. Mercedes says

    I would love to give this to my mom! She works so hard to take care of her family and never asks for anything in return! I always see her browsing through catalogs, but she never actually buys anything for herself. She deserves to treat herself!

  896. Audrey says

    I would give the gift card to my very deserving mom! She's been watching our 5-month old since I went back to work last month. I'm so thankful for her love!

  903. jessica says

    I would give the gift card to my mom who has had a rough year, and this would be a great pick me up or to my sister who graduates with a bachelors in nursing in May!

  924. keri bush says

    I would give the gift card to my mom! She is the most selfless, positive, fun-loving, godly woman and I am so blessed to call her mom!

  930. happymomof4 says

    Oh I would LOVE to give this to my momma!!! She's THE BEST mom, so loving, caring and selfless! She helps so many including me and my family on a daily basis. She's getting ready to have surgery- something she is very nervous about; this gift would be awesome because it would give her something to look forward to doing- a girls day shopping!!!

  931. Christina says

    I would give this to my own mom who retired when I had my first, to help with childcare. On her retirement budget, this would certainly be a nice treat for her!

  932. Lindsay Bagby says

    Would give this to my cousin's wife, who recently found out her son has PANDAS…no one deserves a little treat more than her.
    Thanks for your daily inspiration, Shay!
    Come visit San Antonio!

  941. betsyc says

    I would buy something for my mom at Nordstrom as she is one of those people who would never actually use the gift card. I know, I have given her plenty!

  942. Olga says

    I definitely give it to my mom. She loves skincare and she doesn't live in the US, so I'm always sending her things. I can get her all the things she likes 🙂 Thank you for the giveaway.

  944. Erin says

    My mom! She's so selfless and always getting me and her grandbabies things! Never spends anything on herself.

  945. Maryann says

    I absolutely love the Snackeaze! My daughter used her own birthday money to buy herself one and it is perfect for any occasion or use. I have a similar lip scrub that came in my ipsy bag and it smells divine! I wonder if you could Apricot Scrub as well on your lips?

  947. Jennifer says

    I love reading about your favorite products. 🙂 I must try the tanning towels. Like, now! Even though it's snowing where I am. 🙁

  950. Tara Pettine says

    I would love to give this gift card to my Mom. I've always appreciated everything that my Mom has done for me but now I am a new mom to my own baby and I have an even greater appreciation for her. Not only do I appreciate all that she has done for me when I was growing up, but she has been a huge help to my husband and I as we learn how to care for a newborn.

  952. Rachael Canfield says

    I would give it to my mother in law. That lady watches my daughter every day while I work and tells me how great she is. She does so much for all of her kids and everyone she knows. She was helping others when she had cancer. She's the best example.

  953. Corinne says

    I think it would be so fun to treat my mom to something nice and unexpected. She watches my son full-time while I work, and she is such a blessing to our family! I wish I were able to return the favor.

  958. Emily says

    I would give this to my wonderfully, deserving mama! She is a hard working teacher who deserves to go on a shopping spree! <3

  968. tenminutesago says

    Love your recommendations. I've also used "tan towels" off Amazon and they are great as well as super affordable.
    I'd gift the gift card to my beautiful mama!

  970. Kelsey says

    I would give the gift card to my mom …. And I love the dr gross tanning towels too! 🙂

  974. jana says

    My Mom! The hardest working wife, mother and grandma. Who works 1 full time job and 2 part time jobs as well as volunteers her extra time to the local school and never hesitates to watch her grandkids when asked! We'd all be lost without her.

  997. Nancy Belfeld says

    My own mother is no longer alive. If I were fortunate to win this gift card, I would give it to my boss. She was a friend before I ever started to work for her, and she is one of the most giving and caring people I have ever meant. She would be so deserving of it (and she LOVES to shop at Nordstrom!).

  998. XOjamielynnXO says

    I am my own favorite mama! Haha no, in all seriousness I'd gift it to my wonderful mom. She has done and continues to do so much for others, she deserves to spend a little on herself! 🙂

  1002. Lisa says

    Love my momma!!! She'd just L❤️VE a Nordy shopping spree!!! You're mask is s hoot! Love it??? #keepinitreal

  1007. Kathy Lang says

    I would give it one of my dear friends who is a great mom and never really splurges on herself. I already bought my mom her mother's day gift! 😉

  1024. Jayme Bender says

    My sister is such a selfless, amazing mama! I would love to be able to spoil her for Mother's Day!
    And you're killing me with coffee being the first to go ; ) ha!