Blessed & Beyond Giveaway!

 Saturday I went uptown to It's All About Me! to update my greeting card inventory.  When I was done and about to leave the store I spotted an item that reminded me of a previous giveaway I did.  I stopped when I realized it was already May and I had not done a spring giveaway yet!

Time has gotten away from me.  I've been a little (read that as a LOT) stressed lately and to use the word "overwhelmed" is an understatement.  I've struggled with feelings of inadequacy BIG time.  Since Michael's surgery I've wanted to complete my to-do list (in addition to his) in a timely manner, and  I've felt I had to do it all yesterday.  I love to-do lists, but to-do lists that are not done with every item nicely crossed off can drive me crazy. 

That isn't a very reasonable expectation, especially in light of Michael recovering from back surgery, but no one ever said I had to be reasonable!  I've been told a time or twelve that I'm too hard on myself.  So with that realization in mind I've tried to step back a bit, take a deep breath, prioritize, and realize that what truly needs done will get done.  

Part of the process of refocusing involved taking an inventory of my blessings:

 - A husband who is healing and doing awesome in his recovery.

 - Great friends who put our patio set out resulting in much-needed sunshine.

- A dog who has healed following surgery and out of her cone.

(the walls and my shins are grateful)

- Wonderful people praying for us.

- Amazing family and friends who check to  see how things are going.

- The ability to work from home while Michael is healing.

- A church family that leaves us renewed in our faith at every turn.

- And most importantly a gracious God who constantly reminds me He has never once left my side.  Sometimes I need those reminders.

And that's  just the tip of the iceberg. 

So with me counting my blessings and regaining my focus on what was truly important, I knew I had a theme for this giveaway:  

Blessed & Beyond!

Here are the 3 prizes I am giving away!

Prize #1:  A Vera Bradley manicure set

Isn't this the cutest thing ever?

  Perfect for carrying in your purse!

Prize #2:  A cute cupcake soap!

but that's not all....this gift is paired up with

....3 of my greeting cards (1 photo, 1 friendship, and 1 baby card)

Prize #3:  A Vera Bradley case that can be used to hold about anything you want:  pills, jewelry, etc. 

You've gotta love the Vera Bradley designs

And this case has 3 little containers inside.

So get ready and enter!  


Here's how...


RULES

1.  Comment here on my blog OR comment on The D's And The Dogs Facebook page with your name and how you feel blessed at this very moment.  It doesn't have to be something big, sometimes the smallest blessings can make your day.

2.  You have to be willing to share your mailing address if you win!  I can't get your prize to you without it!

3.  I will draw the winning names on Wednesday, May 28, so the last day to enter is Tuesday, May 27.  I will post the winners  that Wednesday and once I have all the mailing info I need I will get prizes in the mail ASAP.  

BLOG DISCLAIMER STUFF

These items are given by me and were purchased by me, or in the case of the cards - made by me.  I am not being compensated by It's All About Me! or Vera Bradley for this giveaway, it is just my way of saying "thanks." 

Thanks to each of you for stopping by to read when your schedule allows - I count each of you among my blessings!

I look forward to seeing how God has blessed you!