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Faith & Family Live 1-Year Anniversary Grand Giveaway

Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Monday, July 13, 2009 10:00 AM

***UPDATE: This contest is over and comments are now closed. Winners will be emailed in the coming week.***

Happy birthday to us! A year ago this month, Faith & Family first went online with the launch of Faith & Family Live.

We’ve done some growing and changing in our first year—adding new features, new bloggers, and our new social network. We’re so grateful to our readers who have been along for the ride our first year and we feel like celebrating—with prizes for you, of course.

Many generous donors stepped up to donate prizes in this year’s Grand Giveaway and I am thrilled to announce that we have over 100 prizes to give away—absolutely for free! That means there will be a lot of lucky winners.

Here are the rules for entering:

• You must have a U.S. shipping address (Sorry Canadians and others—not all of our donors this time are able to ship outside the U.S. and we need to have the same rules for all prizes in the giveaway.)
• You must leave a comment (scroll all the way down to get to the comment form) on this entry with a valid email address (won’t be published or shared).
• Entries will be accepted until Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 6:00 pm EDT. After that time, winners will be selected at random and notified via email (during the week of July 20). Winners who do not respond to email within 4 days will forfeit their prizes.
• Only one entry per person, please. I won’t be checking on this, so you’re on the honor system. Members of the same family are welcome to enter separately.

I think that’s it for the boring rules ... now on to the good stuff ...

What can you win?

I’m so glad you asked! The prizes include the following:

1. Nectar of Life Organic Coffee has donated a Happy Day Gourmet Fair Trade Organic Coffee and Chocolate Gift Basket. This beautiful gift basket is a wonderful gift for the coffee and chocolate lover! This basket comes with a large 21 serving can of gourmet organic Fair Trade drinking chocolate and the following: (2) 2.2oz Fair Trade organic coffees (you choose the grind), (7) Fair Trade organic chocolates, (2) gourmet cookies, and c(4) Fair Trade organic teas. It is valued at $35.00.

2. BigIdea.com (the Veggie Tales people) has donated one copy each of its popular DVDs: Heroes of the Bible and Abe and the Amazing Promise.

3. Adoremus Books, the online store for all your Catholic family and school book shopping needs, has donated five (5) $25 gift certificates.

4. Internetsafety.com has donated a copy of its safety software, Safe Eyes. Safe Eyes allows parents to set limits and rules for Internet use and content, while encouraging discussion about why certain things are off limits to children.

5. St. Joseph’s Mail Order (rosary parts) has donated a Job’s Tears Rosary, handmade from rosary making supplies they sell. It features their Eucharistic crucifix and filigree Our Lady of Grace center with a Holy Spirit/Holy Family medal. The beads are creamy white Job’s Tears seeds, a favorite of both Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa.

6. Pamela’s Products, the new standard in wheat-free and gluten-free products, has donated one (1) Chocolate Brownie Mix and one (1) Pancake and baking Mix.

7. Mommy Bracelets has donated a $69 credit toward anything on their website. Mommy Bracelets specializes in personalized keepsakes for mothers, grandmothers and daughters too. They’ve been in business for 11 years and offer free shipping, “perfect fit” guarantee, and lifetime warranty on high quality handcrafted products made just for you.

8. The makers of Thompson’s Water Seal products have donated one (1) case of their Heavy Duty Deck Cleaner and one (1) case of Advanced Wood Protector (available in clear and four natural wood shades).

9. MoBoleez, makers of modern bonnets for breastfeeding babes, has donated one hat—a fun, playful way to cover up while breastfeeding. Moboleez breastfeeding hats are a modern alternative to a nursing cover or blanket. They are large brimmed hats wide enough to hide everything so you’re not embarrassed to feed your baby in public.

10. Wahl Clipper Corporation has donated one (1) Rechargeable Clipper Haircutting Kit that offers the option of cord and cordless operation. Valued at $34.99 and one (1) Wahl Lithium Ion Grooming Tool—interchanging heads allow for beard trimming, ear and nose hair detailing, shaving, hair clipping and all other necessary grooming.

11. Hasbro has donated four popular toys:

The Baby Alive Better Now Baby doll will take the ‘medicine’ from her ‘magic’ spoon. Check the teddy bear thermometer, when BABY ALIVE BETTER NOW BABY feels better, its teddy bear face will turn from a sad face into a smile. No batteries required.

The Clipo Hippo is set on wheels for stackable, moveable building fun—Imaginative toddlers can attach their Clipo creations to the head, back or wheels of this friendly hippo.

The My Little Pony Rainbow Dash play set features a newborn Rainbow Dash figure and additional adorable accessories including a teddy bear, skirt, tiny blanket, and special pony book.

The Super Soaker 50 combines a cool retro look with modern high-powered performance! The Super Soaker 50 holds up to 25 ounces of water and blasts up to 35 feet!

12. Swimways has donated an ESPN Splash Jam Pool Basketball set. This set makes shooting hoops cool in the pool. A built-in, high-tech electronic scorekeeper tracks every point.

13. Jazwares has donated a Hershey’s Miniatures inspired memory stick—the perfect way to store and share your photos, files, music and more.

14. Catholic Child has donated five of its popular items:

The Shadow of the Bear is Catholic teen fiction like you have never seen it before! Inspired by her life-long love of fairy tales, Regina Doman a wife and homeschooling mother of 6, has reinvented some of her favorites with a “clever, engaging and fiercely Catholic imagination.”

The Alphabet of Catholic Saints poster is a colorful and creatively illustrated parade of saints, beginning with Anne and going through the alphabet to finish with Zita. The 16” x 21” poster is laminated.

My Mass Tote, a Catholic Child exclusive, is designed to keep small hands content during Mass. It comes with a coloring book, a picture missal and Noah’s Ark Lace ‘n Trace (a fun 8-pack of sturdy, animal-shaped lacing boards). Jute tote features a colorful exterior imprinted with the Hail Mary prayer on one side and the Our Father on the reverse.

The Sacred Heart Dog Tag—The classic dog tag design favored by today’s teens has been innovatively re-styled to reflect the Catholic faith. Designed with both guys and girls in mind, the 1” x 1 3/4” Sacred Heart dog tag comes on a 24” beaded chain and features the following scripture verse on the back: “Sacred Heart of Jesus I place all my trust in You.”

The fun begins when your child opens the Nativity Playset by Playmobil box and discovers over 50 bright & detailed pieces that bring the Nativity scene to life!  This German-made play set is the kind of toy that children eventually outgrow, but never wear out. For children 4+.

15. Rafka Press has donated one copy each of two of its most popular titles:

In Bank Robbery!, a Catholic action-mystery, the action starts right away as young readers follow Tom Spencer and Rick Kline, two energetic teens, who solve the mystery of who robbed Creekwater National Bank.

In Violets for Mary, Anna and her brother, Joe, learn the best way to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and a lesson about sharing with others. This charming new story for early readers will help your child learn to read—and love the Mother of God.

16. GI Jewelry has donated six (6) of their St. Michael medals. This St. Michael Medal is precision laser cut out of 100% stainless steel. It’s 1 1/8” tall by 3/4” wide and is attached to a 24” stainless steel “dog tag” type beaded chain.

17. Monks Corner has donated a St Benedict Plaque, front of the medal in glass etching with a stand—with a hole at top to hang in a window if desired.

18. Presentation Art Studio has donated a Rosewood Rosary that contains black ceramic Our Father beads, some carved with designs or Christian symbols. The cross is made of Bloodwood with an image of Jesus burned onto it.  The ceramic beads and the cross are both handmade in our studio. It also has Rosewood Hail Mary beads. This is a workhorse that gets better and aquires character with age and use.

19. Texas Instruments has donated their latest graphing calculator, the TI-Nspire. The TI-Nspire can be used from middle school through college, is allowed on many standardized tests and college entrance exams, comes with lots of perks, and is the coolest graphing calculator on the market. Retail value $139.99

20. Questions for God Books has donated a combo pack, a $54.95 value, which includes a set of books and a DVD.

21. One Nation Under God has donated a One Nation Under God Rosary Bracelet. The bracelet, a reminder to pray for our country and its leaders, is made of navy blue cats eye beads, sterling sliver and Swarovski crystal.

22. Wee Believers has donated a Wee Believers Mass Kit. The My Mass Kit is a 12 piece kit that comes with all the items necessary for your child to play mass.  The pieces are made of high quality fabric and are easy for young hands to hold.  Included is an ecclesiastically approved instructional booklet that explains each piece and how it is used in Mass.

23. On This Day Designs has donated five of its popular items:

The Fire of the Holy Spirit Bookmark is jewelry for a book! The beads are bright and represent the fire of the Holy Spirit descending upon all who ask.

The Holy Trinity Zipper Pull is a wonderful accent to any purse, jacket or backpack. They are stylish and practical. The Holy Trinity zipper pull has the symbol of the Holy Trinity and the words “Glory Be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit” etched around the outer edges of the charm.

Two Hearts United earrings are wonderful, everyday earrings that unite the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Mary’s Immaculate Heart. Great reminder that Jesus and Mary are always with us!

The Iridescent Jet Bracelet is a stunning, timeless bracelet is hand woven using jet black glass oblong beads. The beads sparkle with blue, gold and green iridescent highlights that shimmer in the surrounding light. It will always be a classic.

The Virgin Maria in Bronze Necklace has an endearing image of the Virgin Mary on the vintage Italian medal that was recast in solid bronze. The words Virgo Maria are printed on the medal. There is a flowing movement to the lilies surrounding Mary, to her hair and to her gracefully clasped hands. The shape of the medal adds to the movement.

24. Chicken Soup for the Soul has donated copies of some of its best selling titles: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Catholic Faith: 101 Stories to Offer Hope, Deepen Faith, and Spread Love, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christian Kids: Stories to Inspire, Amuse, and Warm the Hearts of Christian Kids and Their Parents, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christian Teen Talk: Christian Teens Share Their Stories of Support, Inspiration and Growing Up, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories of Faith: Inspirational Stories of Hope, Devotion, Faith and Miracles, and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Cheer: Stories about the Love, Inspiration, and Joy of Christmas.

25. Little Way Design has donated three T-shirts (they will try to honor winners’ requests) from their inspiring collection.

26. Holy Cross Family Ministries has donated six (6) each of the following items:
Rosary Stars: Praying the Gospel is a DVD just released at a Hollywood premiere this past February. A contemporary production in which celebrities and sports champions offer their own personal and inspirational reflections for each Mystery of the Rosary.

Make Your Own Rosary Kit is a large multicolored wooden bead kit makes an ideal gift for the child learning to pray the Rosary. Includes English and Spanish instructions on how to assemble and pray the Rosary. Not intended for children under age 3.

Rosary Activity Folders help children learn about Christ and the Rosary. Each folder includes fun activities and coloring for children 4 to 9 years of age to teach scripture, faith stories and vocabulary. Teacher/parent guide included in each 5-part unit based on the Mysteries of the Rosary.

27. Gingerbread Books has donated two (2) hardcover copies of there of its most beautiful and inspirational children’s books:

The Weight of a Mass is a Catholic children’s modern classic! When a destitute widow requests stale bread in return for offering her participation in the royal wedding Mass for the baker, a miracle converts the hearts of a once-cold kingdom. El Peso de una Misa is the Spanish version of the same book.

Take it to the Queen explores the role of The Blessed Virgin Mary as intercessor of God’s people. Insights into the theological references in the art and text appear under the book’s flaps.

28. We also have two donated O’Neill Brothers CDs of inspiring music. Songs of Faith features twelve original melodies to accompany truly amazing stories of faith. And One is a piano collection of Christian songs and spiritual favorites guaranteed to touch and inspire your soul.

29. Saints Galore has donated a one-of-a-kind Rosary Booklet featuring not only all the prayers of the Most Holy Rosary in Latin, English, and Spanish, but also the prayers of the Angelus, the Regina Caeli, the St. Michael Prayer, and the Memorare. They have also donated an Our Lady of Hope notepad.

30. Lapbooks for Catholics has donated a copy of their The Year of the Priest Faith Folder which covers facts about the Year of the Priest, St. John Vianney, discernment, vocations and lots of facts and information about the priesthood.

31. Our Hope Place, where friends help friends cope, hope and heal after a miscarriage, has donated four items:
The Our Hope Place Bracelet of Hope is made of semiprecious jade beads with a larger center “hope” carved bead.  Each bracelet is placed in a white organza bag, with a short description of the bracelet and how to use it.

The Our Hope Journal is made from recycled and recyclable papers. All of the paper is acid and chlorine free. The journal is 6” x 8”, with pastel flowers, wire binding and lined sheets inside.

The Our Hope vase—message on vase: live, love and laugh. Classic bud vase is 2"x5.5” in size. And the Frog Egg Planter - send her a smile - Each planter is hand-made from glazed ceramic, shaped like an egg with the cutest little face, fabric legs and is filled with a soil media and rye grass seed.

32. Making Music Praying Twice is a company that provides training and matierials to parishes, schools and families for early childhood music and movement programs.  Their curriculum is customized for the Catholic child and includes hymns, Gregorian chant, spirituals, and other songs of faith along with fun children’s music, folk music and world music. They have donated a set of their newly released Homeschool Edition - a set of 5 CDs, 5 Children’s Songbooks and a comprehensive teacher’s manual. Retail value: $96

33. Zondervan has donated a copy of the Adventure Bible Story Book. At every twist and turn, the Adventure Bible Storybook is filled with—what else—ADVENTURE! Parents and loved ones can be assured that children who read it will learn the main stories and themes from the Bible, but all within a fun, exciting theme of discovering, imagination, and suspense—everything you’d expect from a fantastic adventure.

34. Digital Praise has donated copies of their popular Adventures in Odyssey computer games for 8-12 year olds and Hermie & Friends computer games for 3-6 year olds.

35. Care4hire.com, an online family and caregiver database providing babysitters, housekeepers, tutors, pet sitters, and elder/companion care, has donated a one-month membership to access its services (retail value $29.99).

36. System Mechanic has donated three (3) boxes of System Mechanic Professional, the #1 best-selling PC tune-up software in the US.  With System Mechanic Professional, you will be able to protect, speed up and tune up your computer — automatically.

37. Taschen Books has donated a copy of their Simple Diary. This journal is filled with text, illuminating thought starters, queries and illustrations that enable you to explore, navigate and document the chaotic adventure that is life. Unlike traditional journaling, Simple Diary is designed to take the pressure out of journaling. In a time of information overload, Simple Diary is the antidote to the modern age.

38. Zondervan Books has donated two (2) copies each of these three popular titles: Rest: Living in Sabbath Simplicity by Keri Wyatt Kent, Spilt Milk by Linda Vujnov, and The Best is Yet to Come by Fran Fernandez.

39. Sea-Yu Enterprises, who recently launched Clean+Green, the only eco-friendly aerosol pet cleaning products on the planet, has donated six (6) products of the winners choosing. Clean+Green delivers instant results in a non-toxic, eco-friendly solution. Clean+Green permanently cleans pet stains and eradicates odors. It is safe for pets, people (kids too!), and the planet.

40. Post-it.com has donated a gift pack featuring some of their new items to be released this fall: Post-it Super Sticky Weekly Planners, Magnetic Notepads, and Flag+ Pens. Post-it Magnetic Notepads stick to the fridge to keep shopping lists and tasks fresh in your mind and easy to find. Systemize your busy family’s schedule with the Post-it Super Sticky Weekly Planner. Repositionable Super Sticky sheets will stay on the fridge, cabinet or counter, but can easily be removed and re-stuck when there’s a change in the schedule. Post-it Flag Pens are two tools in one - Scribe your schedule and lists in the three available pen colors, and keep Post-it Flags handy in the pen’s ergonomic grip.

41. Garofalo Signature Pasta has donated a “perfect pasta pack” including three cuts of Garofalo Signature Pasta: Spaghetti, Calamarata, and Whole Wheat Penne Rigate. Straight from Gragnano Italy, the birthplace of pasta, Garofalo Pasta offers more than 200 years of experience in the art and skill of pasta making, combined with consistent and superior quality.

42. Smelly Washer has donated a bottle of Smelly Washer, a unique product that cleans your washing machine, removing mold, mildew, and odor.

43. Zonderkidz Books has donated a copy of Catholic Book of Bible Stories by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton. This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook retells fifty well-known Bible stories just for children ages four to eight. Each story ends with a “God’s Blessing,” “Faith to Grow,” and a prayer. And for extra fun and hands-on learning, you and your child can enjoy the activities section included at the end of the storybook.

A great big THANK YOU to all of our generous sponsors. Please take your time and click through to check out their websites and products.

And good luck to all!

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