Operating a small business is work well loved but often hard and lonely with little support.  So during my “big” birthday month, I’m going to be sharing with you some wonderful businesses and each of them will be giving away one thing to one lucky person. I’m sharing these small businesses because my heart is with the business owner struggling to make it, but really passionate about serving people.  Any given day, I may fit that description. 😉 This month I’m offering a Newborn Special coupled with a chance to win free sessions.  If you’re expecting a little one, read this post for details.

Here is a link to all of the giveaways I’m hosting this month.

And now let me tell you a little bit about today’s small business owner.

Carey C. Bailey of Cravings: Desiring God in the Midst of Motherhood

Carey is a mama, just like me.  A mama familiar with exhaustion. Familiar with frustration.  Familiar with sleepless nights.  Familiar with that sense of “I thought there was more to this life.  I feel like I’m missing it all.”

So she wrote a devotional.  Unlike any devotional I’ve ever seen, it’s a set of flash cards.  There’s scripture to point your heart God and a doable challenge to point you toward filling up on the fullness of God.

Here’s a little sample card on a subject I always need help with 😉

Carey is selling this wonderful resource for just $.99 right now.  She’s using this resource to fly her to Uganda with Sole Hope.  I mentioned Sole Hope and their shoes being the vehicle for the gospel on Tuesday, but here’s a bit more detail.  Sole Hope is based out of Asheville, NC (right in my backyard!).  They create shoes, t-shirts and bags which they sell to fund operations in Uganda.  Children in poverty in Uganda are expecially susecptible to infestations of Jiggers: bugs the burrow into the soles of shoes-less feet and cause crippling pain.  Sole Hope washes these feet, removes the jiggers, and provides children with shoes and the gospel.  Here’s a little video showing you the plight of these children and the ways you can get involved.

All that to say, if you’re not a winner of this resource, please, hop on over to Carey’s site and purchase a copy.  Children in Uganda are waiting for Carey to tell their story in a way that will change things for even more children affected by jiggers and hopelessness.

Contest Entry Instructions

10 of you will win copies.

This is the last of my Birthday Series of Giveaways. So hop on over to the full list of giveaways and then let me know in the comments which giveaway was your favorite.

Please make sure you leave your email in the little box so I’ll have a way to reach you if you win!  And thanks for participating in these giveaways, it’s been so great to “meet” so many new and old faces in the comments!

Giveaway Closes January 31st and winners will be notified on February 3rd.

Operating a small business is work well loved but often hard and lonely with little support.  So during my “big” birthday month, I’m going to be sharing with you some wonderful businesses and each of them will be giving away one thing to one lucky person. I’m sharing these small businesses because my heart is with the business owner struggling to make it, but really passionate about serving people.  Any given day, I may fit that description. 😉

This month I’m offering a Newborn Special coupled with a chance to win free sessions.  If you’re expecting a little one, read this post for details.

Here is a link to all of the giveaways I’m hosting this month.

And now let me tell you a little bit about today’s small business owner.

Lisa of Mad Dazzle Bows

Lisa is a stay at home mom to three girls, ages 9, 7, and 17 months. She uses any energy she has left at the end of a day on being creative, either by making hair bows, sewing, or painting canvases.  She’s been making bows since her oldest was one year old and she loves to make many different types and styles. Lisa prides herself on working slowly and carefully, as she want each bow to be just perfect.

Lisa is giving away a Chevron Bow.  I think this is so fun!

Contest Entry Instructions

Hop on over to the Mad Dazzle Bows store and tell me you favorite creation in the comments.

Make sure to include a way to reach you if you win. Giveaway Closes on January 31st.

Winner will be chosen through a random number generator and notified on February 3rd.

Shipping is for US only.  International winners will pay their own shipping if they win.

Operating a small business is work well loved but often hard and lonely with little support.  So during my “big” birthday month, I’m going to be sharing with you some wonderful businesses and each of them will be giving away one thing to one lucky person. I’m sharing these small businesses because my heart is with the business owner struggling to make it, but really passionate about serving people.  Any given day, I may fit that description. 😉 This month I’m offering a Newborn Special coupled with a chance to win free sessions.  If you’re expecting a little one, read this post for details.

Here is a link to all of the giveaways I’m hosting this month.

And now let me tell you a little bit about today’s small business owner.

Carrie with Stampin Up

Carrie works in account management by day, but her heart is in paper crafting.  She loves the little bit of encouragement and joy that a handmade card produces, so she became a Stampin Up demonstrator.

Carrie  works in account management by day, but her heart is in paper crafting.  She loves the little bit of encouragement and joy that a handmade card produces, so she became a Stampin Up demonstrator.

Carrie offers a monthly class where attendees create two cards of 3 designs.  That’s 6 handmade cards to brighten someone’s day!  Additionally she’s opening up a Hostess Club that includes free monthly classes, merchandies, and catalogs. She’s also available for workshops and special classes with your friends (the perfect Girls Night In!).

If your’e interested the the fellowship of a night out with girls or having handmade cards to share, you’d find yourself right at home in one of Carrie’s classes!

Contest Entry Instructions

Carrie is giving away a two passes to her February class so that our winner can bring a friend with her!  I’m super excited about this giveaway because it means one luck lady will have a girls night out with her best friend!  How fun!

To enter, go visit Carrie’s Website and leave a comment telling me what card ideas you’d most like to make in your class.  

Entrants must live in the Greenville, SC area and be able to attend a class on the following date.
Stampin’ Up Card Class
Friday, February 21st 
7-9:30 pm EST
Make 2 each of 3 card designs with envelopes
*** Attend a class to learn techniques to create hand crafted greeting cards using quality Stampin’ Up products.  
All supplies provided as well as refreshments!