My 12 Stockings of Christmas 2021

All through the year, I keep an eye out for products I want to share with my friends and listeners during my 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes.

I’ve collected 11 fabulous items this year that includes beautiful Christmas dećor, personal papering products, something to keep your toes warm and toasty, sweet treats, savory eats, and sipping tea, as well as lots and lots of music!

Now is the time!!! November 26th through December 22nd, be listening to my radio program for the KEY WORDS for each of the gifts I’m including in my 12 stockings this year. When you hear it, text to 48484 to enter! Or enter HERE.

Here’s everything you’ll find if you win one of my 12 Stockings of Christmas:

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Balsam Hill has been the leading retailer of highly realistic artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor for over a decade. I always find something wonderful to add to my 12 Stockings of Christmas!

Last year they launched their most realistic artificial tree yet, the Balsam Hill Fraser Fir, with 40 different tip variations replicating what you would find in nature. It was only after mine had been up for nearly 2 months did folks start to question how my gorgeous tree was staying so fresh looking!

In addition to everything you could possibly need to get your home into the holiday spirit; signature trees, elegant ornament sets, wreaths, swags, garlands, sprays, picks, ribbons, bows, and flickering flameless candles, they also have a multitude of timeless décor options for other seasons! When the holidays are over, be sure to check out their spring floral collection and their fall foliage and décor items.

Balsam Hill is a company that always gives back to their community, and they are very supportive of my foundation, Point Hope, for which I am eternally grateful!

This year I am adding their 12-piece French Country ornament set to my gift pile. Inspired by antique French baubles, these glass ornaments are reminiscent of the subtlety and sophistication of French design. Each piece is handcrafted from thick mercury glass and comes in a variety of finishes that add texture and contrast to your holiday decorations. They will add sparkle and an understated elegance to your tree!

BALSAM HILL

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This year my kids and I discovered Annie’s Kit Clubs and loved them so much I’ve included a one year subscription in my 12 Stockings of Christmas give-away!

Kit’s from Annie’s provide a much-needed break from school work and screen time, and the kids get a great sense of satisfaction completing each new project. Annie’s is a subscription service; after signing up, new craft kits are sent each and every month. It’s always a happy day when there’s an Annie’s package in the mail!

There are subscriptions tailored to a huge variety of skills and interests and many seasonal projects too; textiles, knitting & crocheting, paper crafts, beading & jewelry, and Paul Adam’s favorite, the Young Woodworkers Club. We enjoyed making Christmas ornaments for the tree and the kids love seeing their creations on display!

An Annie’s Kit Club subscription is a welcome gift that gives all year long! Make Christmas shopping easy with Annie’s Kit Clubs, and take advantage of a 75% discount off your first kit when you use the promo code RADIO!

ANNIE’S KIT CLUBS

(I’ve also discovered Annie’s has a Book Club subscription too - another great gift idea!)

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“A Sentimental Christmas with Nat King Cole and Friends”, is a special addition to my 12 Stocking of Christmas gift collection. I’m adding both the CD, and, for a touch of nostalgia, the vinyl album, to my fully stuffed stockings.

It’s a very special album that features reimagined versions of his classic songs, and new duets with some of today’s biggest stars - all possible through the magic of modern technology. Favorites include Nat’s recording of “The Christmas Song”, with the addition of John Legend, “The Very Thought of You”, with Kristin Chenoweth, “O Holy Night”, with Calum Scott, and 8 more timeless Christmas classics.

“Sentimental Christmas with Nat King Cole and Friends”, will make a lovely Christmas gift for young and old.

This beautiful collection is sure to bring warm memories flooding back while you’re also busy creating new ones. Make sure you put a copy underneath several Christmas trees!

A SENTIMENTAL CHRISTMAS WITH NAT KING COLE AND FRIENDS

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Laura Geller Beauty products are designed especially for women over 40, and I am so appreciative!

I’m adding their 4-piece Matte Finish Full Face Value Set to my 12 Stockings Sweepstakes.

Put on a fresh face with these essentials that include their Double Take Baked Versatile Powder Foundation, Baked Blush-n-Brighten, Baked Original Highlighter, and the Retractable Kabuki Angled Brush! This kit is a travel-friendly design to take with you wherever you go!

Laura Geller Beauty offers a full-line of beauty product, many of which have become my favorite, like their foundation primers and their luscious lipsticks.

Find something special for all the women on your gift list when you visit Laura Geller on line. Use promo code LAURA25 for 25% off your order!

LAURA GELLER BEAUTY

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I’m tucking autographed, deluxe versions of Train’s amazing holiday album, “Christmas in Tahoe”, with its fun, cheerful approach to some great holiday classics, into each of my 12 gift piles.

You’ll hear 12 traditional Christmas songs and three originals written by the band. Favorites include “This Christmas", "Oh Holy Night”, and“Blue Christmas”, as well as the original “Shake Up Christmas”, and many more. “Christmas in Tahoe Deluxe” is a great stocking stuffer for everyone on your list!

Adding to the fun, The Hallmark Channel has announced a new movie, “Christmas in Tahoe,” starring Grammy-winning Train frontman, Pat Monahan, alongside Laura Osnes, Kyle Selig, and George Lopez. It features all the great music from the “Christmas in Tahoe” album!.

“Ever since having made our Christmas album, “Christmas in Tahoe,” it’s been a dream of mine to bring it to life on the screen,” says Monahan. “Hallmark has now made that dream a reality.”

The film will premiere as part of the network’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” programming event. The first airing is on Sunday Nov 28th.

CHRISTMAS IN TAHOE

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I’ve discovered a great line of footwear and I’m thrilled to share them as a new 12 Stockings of Christmas gift! I’m slipping a gift card for LAMO Footwear into each of my 12 stockings this year.

LAMO is a heritage brand that’s been around for over 25 years. They have everything from boots, to slip-on’s, to slippers, footwear for every member of the family for all 365 days of the year! I wear mine around the house and around the farm; they’re super cozy, comfy and oh-so stylish.

I also love that they LAMO gives back, donating over 1100 pairs of shoes to nurses on the front lines during the pandemic - amazing!

If you’re looking for one-stop shopping this holiday season (without having to leave your house) visit lamofootwear.com. If you use promo code HOLIDAY25, you’ll get a 25% discount!

LAMO FOOTWEAR

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Soulful songstress, Norah Jones, has created her very first holiday album ever! “I Dream of Christmas”, includes 13 tracks in all, 6 of them brand-new original pieces. What a lovely surprise this is! I had to add autographed copies to my 12 Stockings of Christmas!

I was able to sit down with Norah for a long lovely chat that you can listen to on my podcast, LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah. We both profess our love for Christmas music all year long, and we talk about our favorites from the album. “Christmas Calling” was the single released ahead of the album and Norah confesses that of all the new music, she has a particular fondness for this one. I have my own favorite - you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out which it is. (But let me say, I see MANY dedications in it’s future!)

While the album is imbued with the mellow, melancholy sound of Norah, it’s also warm, welcoming, and brimming with belief in all that is good and hopeful. The best news? It’s available RIGHT NOW!

Dream a little dream with Norah. It’s a must have for every music person on your list.

I DREAM OF CHRISTMAS

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I have fun seeking out the perfect gifts to add to my 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes each year - I’m so happy to be adding autographed copies of Brett Young’s, “Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics”, to the mix.

This is Brett’s first holiday album, and he’s gathered a star-studded lineup of collaborators including Colbie Caillat, Darius Rucker, and Maddie & Tae, to help him celebrate the spirit of the season.

The eight-track collection of classics is sure to bring everyone on your list lots of yuletide cheer! Songs include “White Christmas”, with Caillat, “Let it Snow, Let It Snow, Let it Snow”, with Maddie & Tae, and Brett’s own unique rendition of “Silver Bells”.

Fans will have the chance to experience the album on the CMT Christmas Crossroads event, “Brett Young and Friends”, airing on CMT in December. You can check local listings for times.

The album feels like home, and it is a great addition to your Christmas music collection!

BRETT YOUNG & FRIENDS SING THE CHRISTMAS CLASSICS

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My 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes is about sharing wonderful discoveries. One this year is Fishpatrick’s, fresh, flavorful albacore tuna from my hometown on the Oregon Coast! Each of my gift packs will include a sampling of their 4 fabulous flavors!

“Fishpatrick” has been a fisherman and respected business owner for over 20 years. He and his family are known for providing great customer service and for their product’s top-quality flavor and freshness! Fishpatrick’s canned albacore is a specialty gourmet food that you and your family are going to love as much as me and mine!

They offer 4 canned albacore products. Salt Free, Sea Salt Added, Garlic Jalapeño, and Smoked. Salt Free is simply a nice chunk of albacore in the can, (no water or oil is ever added to any of their BPA-free cans.) Sea Salt Added has a small pinch for a hint of additional flavor. Garlic Jalapeño is very mild with a dash of sea salt, granulated garlic, and fresh jalapeño. And the Smoked is marinated with kosher salt, brown sugar and spices, then lightly kippered with kiln dried alder.

It all comes directly from the fisherman to you for the best price and the best quality. Purchase a gift pack, or buy it by the case to enjoy all year long. (Make sure to share with appreciative family and friends!)

FISHPATRICK’S

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I love tea and the calm, soothing feeling that comes with every sip, so I’m welcoming Bigelow Tea back into my 12 Stockings of Christmas gift package with a generous sampling of their wonderful brews!

I’m sure you know Bigelow from their signature blend, “Constant Comment”, the original recipe that started it all. To this day it’s blended only by someone with the Bigelow last name and remains a closely guarded family secret. Cindi Bigelow, third generation President and CEO, joined me recently on my podcast series, and shared the fascinating Bigelow story - Listen In!

Bigelow has expanded far beyond their original recipe and now produces an abundance of flavorful blends. Their Bigelow Benefits is a wonderful line of teas that support everyday wellness, body and mind. Benefits features blends like Lemon & Echinacea, supporting the immune system, and Lavender & Chamomile, to help with sleep. With many delicious flavors, Benefits uplift, relax, and help reduce stress. There’s a perfect cup for any time of day.

Staying hydrated this holiday season is important too! Try the new Bigelow Botanicals Cold Water Infusion, it’s a new way to love your water. Flavors like Watermelon Cucumber Mint infuse in cold water, for a simple and refreshing way to achieve daily hydration. Zero calories. No artificial anything.

I could go on and on; I think Bigelow has a tea for everything!

BIGELOW TEAS

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My 12 Stockings of Christmas just aren’t complete until I’ve added my favorite candy, Almond ROCA, the sweetest gift of all! Almond ROCA is the Christmas candy of my youth, and I believe every Christmas stocking should include some of those classic gold-foil-wrapped pieces - so I’ll be sure to add more than a few to the 12 I’m giving away!

Every batch is made with rich creamy butter, California almonds, and the best quality chocolate! The ROCA selection is large! Almond, Cashew, Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt Caramel, Peppermint, and Mocha - They’ve even added Extra Dark ROCA, to their list of sweet treats.

I love giving and getting Brown & Haley confections the whole year through. Everyone should try the new ROCA bites that come in several delectable flavors. They’re just the right size to slip into those holiday stockings that have been hung by the chimney with care. (And to carry with you for some self-indulgence while out running holiday errands.)

Brighten someone’s day with the gift of Almond ROCA. Visit them online or find them at all your local retailers.

ALMOND ROCA

Remember, be listening to my radio program, and when you hear the KEY WORD for each of my 12 Stockings gifts, text it to 48484 or enter it [HERE], for an opportunity at winning one of these 12 bundles of gifts.

Good luck!

My 12 Stockings of Christmas 2020

For years now, as Christmas approaches, I’ve stuffed 12 BIG stockings full of fun prizes and given them away to dedicated listeners; it’s become one of my favorite radio program traditions!

So much good new music has come from the pandemic pause, so there’s a lot of it tucked in this year’s packages to encourage you to DANCE YOUR SOCKS OFF this holiday season! Together with a table-top Christmas tree from those delightful décor folks I’m always raving about, a weighted blanket for days and times when life has thrown too many curves, tea for sipping and relaxing, a beautiful book full of sage wisdom on how to navigate life and love, and of course, candy, the stockings are once again bursting at the seams!

November 25th through December 23rd, be listening to my evening radio program (go HERE to find out where to listen!) for the 12 Stockings product mentions and keywords!

Text the keyword to 48484 or go to my ENTRY PAGE and enter it there to win! There will be 10 days of entry opportunities and I’ll give away 12 stockings in total!

Enter as often as you wish! Text 48484, or,
go to my 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes ENTRY PAGE!

(To make it super easy on you, I’m even giving you a comprehensive list of the prizes and the day each will be featured on my radio show, check out all these amazing prizes!)

November 27th
BALSAM HILL | Tabletop Christmas Tree
Keyword: HILL or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

Balsam Hill has been the leading retailer - and MY GO TO provider - of highly realistic artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor for over a decade. They’re one of my favorite 12 Stockings prize contributors for our Christmas Sweepstakes and this year are providing a darling Tabletop Christmas Tree to our prize package!

This year they also launched their most realistic artificial tree yet, the BH Fraser Fir. It has 40 different tip variations to replicate what you would find in nature - and I set mine up extra early because I am so excited for the holidays! Balsam Hill' doesn’t stop at Christmas, it’s the place to go for sensational seasonal decorations including lovely Spring Florals and Fall Foliage collections. My studio looks amazing year ‘round with my Balsam Hill décor. They have also been consistent supporters of my foundation, Point Hope, and I’m so very grateful to them.

For beautiful artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor you owe it to yourself to visit Balsamhill.com!

Balsam Hill

December 1st  
TORI KELLY | Autographed copy of “A Tori Kelly Christmas” CD
Keyword: TORI, TORY, or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

There are so many fabulous albums out right now, including Tori Kelly’s soulful “A Tori Kelly Christmas.” You’ll remember her from this year’s huge collaborative hit,”Together” with for King & Country. Tori dove head-first into Christmas; the album starts off with a beautiful gospel showcase rendition of “Silent Night.” Her take on “Sleigh Ride” is playful and upbeat and sure to put you in the Christmas spirit!

The 15 track LP includes holiday classics and a few originals. Tori is great at selecting musical partners like Babyface on “Let It Snow” , which has just the right amount of R&B and soul. It will make you want to curl up in front of a fire with a cup of hot cocoa and someone special. The two originals on the album are an upbeat, “25th,” and her “Gift That Keeps on Giving,” full of trumpets, guitars and bells; something you might expect to hear in a sentimental holiday movie.

Grab your family, your favorite Christmas ornaments, put “A Tori Kelly Christmas” on, and you’ll be ready to decorate the tree and celebrate the holidays!

A Tori Kelly Christmas

December 2nd
GRAVITY BLANKET | A Gravity Blanket & Weighted Sleep Mask
Keyword: SLEEP or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

Sleep is such an important aspect of our lives; especially with the year we have all gone through! What better gift to give this holiday season than the gift of restful slumber, and incredible stress reliever - so important to both mental and physical health! I’m excited to be including a Gravity Blanket (and sleeping mask!) in my 12 Stockings. Did you know people love it so much, that over 85% of customers would recommend it to a friend or family member? I’ve shared it with many of mine, and they are so grateful.

Gravity Blanket is the original weighted blanket, and it’s now available in many different sizes. They also have many complimentary accessories including sleeping masks, robes, and even a great travel blanket. This year has been tough for everyone, making Gravity Blanket the perfect gift. You’ll want to pick one up for yourself too!

Gravity Blanket is the gift that last all year long. Give the gift of better sleep and save up to 25% this holiday season at gravityblankets.com with code love2020

Gravity Blankets

December 3rd
CARRIE UNDERWOOD | Autographed copy of “My Gift” CD
Keyword: GIFT or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

You might have heard my podcast episode with the delightful Carrie Underwood recently, where we talked about her amazing first Christmas CD, “My Gift” - truly a gift for everyone this holiday season! Comprised of 11 songs that combine beloved traditional favorites celebrating the spiritual nature of the holiday and several originals that are destined to become instant classics, it begins with a stirring rendition of “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”. The power of Carrie’s voice and her strong faith ring true throughout the timeless music on this album.

“My Gift” also features a collaboration with John Legend on the original “Hallelujah” penned by Legend and Toby Gad. Also included in this holiday collection is “O Holy Night”, “Mary, Did You Know?” and a soulful “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. Carrie’s darling 5-year-old son, Isaiah, is also featured on “Little Drummer Boy”.

“My Gift” reminds us of the joys of the holiday season. This is a “must have” for everyone on your Christmas list!

My Gift

December 7th 
IDINA MENZEL | Autographed copy of “Christmas: A Season of Love” CD
Keyword: LOVE or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

It is no secret how much I love BROADWAY, and one of my favorite performers has always been Idina Menzel. I am so excited to add an autographed copy of her Christmas CD, “Christmas: A Season of Love” to my Stockings. Her voice is like no other, and the album is chock-full of timeless classics everyone knows, with a new fresh Idina style added to each and every song. You could call the album swinging, because of its big band energy, but I just call it FUN!

The LP includes favorites like, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, “We Need a Little Christmas” and “Oh Holy Night”. There are also some wonderful duets with Ariana Grande, and Billy Porter, to name a few. “Christmas: A Season of Love” is, above all, a vehicle for the iconic voice Menzel’s is blessed, and this collection is a perfect showcase for her.

Make some room under your tree, and get everyone on your gift list “Christmas: A Season of Love”.

Christmas: A Season of Love

December 8th 
BIGELOW TEA | A Collection of Bigelow Tea Favorites
Keyword: TEA or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

If you listen to my show, you know I’m always enjoying a hot cup of tea while I am talking to you!! I LOVE TEA, and the calming, soothing feeling that comes with every sip! I’m thrilled to have Bigelow Tea as one of my 12 Stockings participants this year. They’ll be giving each winner a beautiful chest filled with a collection of their delicious tea blends.

Bigelow Tea is a family owned company that was started in a brownstone in New York City, by Ruth Campbell Bigelow. The company is now based in Connecticut with Ruth’s granddaughter, Cindi, at the helm. I am sure you know them from their signature flavor, “Constant Comment,” the original recipe that started it all. To this day it’s blended only by the Bigelow's and is still a family secret! Additionally, Bigelow’s new Benefits line is a holistic collection of teas focused on everyday wellness; in body, mind and spirit. With ingredients like turmeric, echinacea, lavender and other aromatic flavors, they’re certain to lift, relax, and help relieve the stress of life.

There’s nothing like a hot cup of Bigelow Tea, some Christmas music ,and your family to make the holiday’s perfect. (Staying hydrated this Holiday Season is important too! Try Bigelow’s Botanicals Cold Water Infusion, a new way to love your water. Infuse flavors like Watermelon Cucumber Mint in cold water for a simple and refreshing way to achieve daily hydration.)

Bigelow Tea

December 10th
LADY A | Autographed copy of “On This Winter’s Night” CD
Keyword: LADY or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

One of my favorite groups, Lady A, is releasing “On This Winter’s Night” (Deluxe). this year, an updated album with new many songs. It comes just in time to help celebrate the holidays! You’ll hear their updated version of Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” , infused with little bit of their country charm. They’ve taken the Beach Boys “Little Saint Nick” and made it their own too. The band has chosen to cover many classics, adding their signature style to each one.

The album also features, an original track titled “Christmas Through Your Eyes,” which the group wrote about the experience of watching their children enjoy the magic of Christmas. (When the original LP came out, none of the group had children of their own.)

While Christmas and the holiday season may look different due to the pandemic, Lady A say they are simply looking forward to being together with their families. They have given us a beautiful album, “On This Winter’s Night” (Deluxe), perfect for everyone on your Christmas list.

On This Winter’s Night

December 14th 
BOOK | “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy
Keyword: BESTSELLER or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

Books make the perfect Christmas gift, they let your imagination run wild and they last forever. That’s why I’ve tucked“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”, from beloved artist, illustrator, and author, Charlie Mackesy, into this year’s 12 Stockings prize package.

Christmas, especially this Christmas, should focus families and making new memories together. I know my family is going to make “The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse” a new holiday tradition.

Pick up several copies of the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestseller to wrap up and put under the tree - a collection of illustrations following the journey of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox, and a wise horse, as they discover universal truths about kindness, hope, friendship and love.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse

I am so excited to welcome Sir Paul McCartney to my 12 Stockings of Christmas! "McCartney III" will be one of the gifts I add to my stockings this year, of course, it is wonderful! It’s filled with his amazing vocals, but he’s also written all the songs and produced the album too – that is what we call a triple threat!

Completing a trilogy 50 years in the making "McCartney III," will be available EVERYWHERE on December 18th. Just as McCartney’s 1970 release marked Paul’s return to basics in the wake of the Beatles breakup, and the 1980 masterpiece "McCartney II" rose from the ashes of Wings, "McCartney III" finds Paul back on his own, turning unexpected circumstances into a personal snapshot of today’s times.

Like "McCartney" , and "McCartney II" , "McCartney III" is centered around the themes of home, family, and love. In fact, the album comes full circle; Paul’s daughter, Mary McCartney, who was featured as a baby nestled in Paul’s jacket on the cover for the original "McCartney" album, is now grown up and shot the photo used on the cover for "McCartney III."

We’ve all been doing our part sheltering in place, and I am so happy to be sharing the magnificent album "McCartney III" coming from Sir Paul’s own “Rockdown” with you. Make room under your tree and on your gift list for "McCartney III” , available December 18th.

McCartney III
(Find the Amazon special promotion HERE)

December 18th
ALMOND ROCA
Keyword: ROCA, ROKA or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

My 12 Stockings of Christmas just aren’t complete until I’ve added my favorite candy, Almond ROCA. This delicious treat brings back the fondest childhood memories of Christmases past, and I love giving, and getting into, those pink tins all year long!

Brown and Haley make every batch of ROCA with rich creamy butter, California almonds, and the best quality chocolate! Choose from any of their classic flavors and try their new ROCA Bites too! They have something for everyone (Even nut-free options for those with allergies, like my daughter!)

Whether looking for gifts or a sweet treat for yourself, remember, every stocking should be filled with Almond ROCA on Christmas morning. Visit them online or find them at local retailers. 

Brown & Haley’s Almond ROCA

Remember, be listening for the keywords November 25th - December 23rd and enter to win! Good luck and Merry Christmas everyone!

Mother's Day Musts

There are many things to celebrate in the magical month of May, but none so splendid as Mother’s Day, the true (if I may say) Queen of the May!

Mother’s Day was always a special event when I was growing up; we celebrated with a multi-generational big Sunday brunch with either ham, turkey, or roast beef, sides, salads, and my Grandma’s home-made rolls. The flowers in bloom on the Oregon Coast by mid-May were enough to provide a handful of blossoms - azalea, forget-me-not’s, camilla and long-stemmed dandelions of course!. With a bouquet on the table and many hand-made cards on the mantle, we felt properly outfitted for the occasion.,

This Mother’s Day, many of us will return to the simpler ways that we look back on so fondly. And while I ALWAYS encourage hand-picked posies and Crayola colored cards, thanks to some of my incredible sponsors, I can recommend some more options for you - all available by order and delivered right to your mother’s door.

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BALSAM HILL

Balsam Hill has been a fabulous sponsor for several years now and one of the reasons I love them sooo much is because they GIVE BACK in a myriad of big and small ways. In addition to providing the most realistic Christmas trees, fall foliage, and spring florals, as well as spectacular seasonal decor items, they’ve made Point Hope (my favorite organization) a recipient of many charitable campaigns, and I am so so grateful!

Their spring floral collection is created using the latest technology and highest quality craftsmanship for stunning realism that will add cheerful elegance your door, your table, your entryway, and any other space in your home!

Today, I love them even more (if that’s possible,) because, as a response to the on-going COVID-19 crisis, my friends at Balsam Hill are repurposing some of their warehouses to ship bulk quantities of nonperishable foods and essential home items to serve those in need. They are committed to donating all profits from this endeavor to support food-based charities. From soup, to pasta, to paper goods, it’s available on a special Balsam Provisions page. Click here to shop, and share with those who may be in need or help during this difficult time!

Place your orders today for fabulous florals celebrating spring and the importance of mothers (grandmothers, godmothers, bonus mother’s, other mothers, and special aunties too!)

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ALEX AND ANI

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Their special Mother’s Day collection including beaded and charmed bangles, lockets, and earrings, symbolize the unique bond of motherhood. My girls go ga-ga over their designs and it’s so much fun to wear pieces that are coordinated for mothers and daughters. Visit them today and be sure to shop their Spring Collection for 30% savings on great gifts for yourself or other special someone’s!

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Free-range chickens we are not these days! Mother hens and chicks alike are cooped up more than we’d like. But in between impromptu bouts of the chicken dance, we can read to while away the hours and immerse ourselves in alternate narratives of time and space. Recommendations? Oh yes!

GROWING GRATEFUL

In Growing Grateful, which is absolutely perfect for the situation we find ourselves to be in, Mary A. Kassian offers 101 meditations on the joy of being grateful even in the hardest times. Each entry contains a Bible verse, a devotion on gratitude, and a reflection question. Learn how to be:

• Grateful for God’s abiding presence.
• Grateful despite your circumstances.
• Grateful that God wants you to flourish.

I discovered long ago, that happiness, contentedness, and joy are all “inside jobs.” If we wait for someone or something to fulfill us, we will be perpetually disappointed, sad, or angry even. The secret (which isn’t so secret, but often illusive) is the ability to recognize and cultivate gratitude. Growing Grateful is a lovely, generous, and forgiving, assistant to help you on your journey to gratefullness - and a cheerful companion once you’ve arrived.

Order your copy of Growing Grateful

DAWGS

My book club pick for April, DAWGS, by Diane Trull is the story of how a 4th grade reading class, called to action by a newspaper photo of a box of puppies in need of homes, started an animal shelter in their town of Dalhart, Texas.

Those with a heart for animals, will absolutely LOVE this book! It is the perfect example of how a 4th grade teacher, her husband and family, and an amazing group of grade-schoolers leveraged their passion, knowledge, skills and talents to change the world one heart at at time! And it provides so much inspiration for others to do the same!

When you get your copy, you’ll hear all about that day at Allyn Finch Intermediate School, and the weeks, months, and challenges they faced ahead to make their mission of helping every animal find it’s way home.

Order your copy of DAWGS

LAKESHIRE PARK

When the month of March came striding in, bringing with it the first tender shoots of a green spring, romance came to mind, so I picked just the thing for my book club, Lakeshire Park, by Megan Walker, a lovely little romance set in Brighton, England, in the year 1820.

Two sisters, Amelia and Clara Moore, are about to find themselves without means or home… so what’s a girl to do back then but conjure a white knight - or at least a suitable bachelor - to sweep her off her feet and into stable circumstances? Join the sisters on their quest while rooting not only for them to find a roof over their head but, (dare we suggest it?) loving partners as well!

I loved reading romance novels when I was young, and I’m glad my girls can pick up a book like Lakeshire Park, and enjoy the historical details, the interesting characters, and the “happily ever after’s” without being subjected to much of the graphic nonsense that’s floating around out there these days.

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HOME SWEET HOME

For many people, and especially the moms out there with kids our of school, this is a very stressful time! Treat someone special to a trio of short, feel-good stories that can be enjoyed during breaks from demands of the day with Home Sweet Home.

THREE’S A CROWD * Fern Michaels
This Mother’s Day will be is extra special for Samantha’s parents who’ll be greeting their daughter after an extended absence, and meeting their baby granddaughter for the very first time. Join Samantha as she seeks stability for her baby and answers about herself.
 
NEW BEGINNINGS IN BLUE HOLLOW FALLS * Donna Kauffman
Blue Hollow Falls is where Katie MacMillan finds herself once again, helping with her sister’s pregnancy, revisiting old feelings, and pondering fresh new ones…
 
BRING ME HOME * Melissa Storm
Hazel Long’s bed-side visits with her father bring forth the unexpected gifts of friendship, (offered by other hospital visitors,) insight into the mother she barely knew, increased gratitude —and the kindness of a handsome male nurse.

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I know that the idea of shopping right now is enough to create an extra layer of stress to an already intense time of anxiety and worry. That’s why I made all the recommendations on my Mother’s Day Musts list available via on-line shopping. I also understand if economic concerns make gift-buying not much of a reality for you right now, and if that’s the case, I promise you that a handful of pretty posies and a handmade card, delivered on a breakfast tray with toast, jam, and steaming cup of coffee or tea will send the message to the mother in your life that she is special, loved, and honored. So gifts, or no gifts, I encourage you to make this gesture.

If your circumstances allow for some discretionary spending, I stand behind my recommendations and the many companies with conscious with whom I partner. Pampering products, home decor, jewelry, and books are all things the revered women in our lives love and deserve when possible.

To all mothers and women who have made a difference in a child’s life, I thank you and wish you a very special Mother’s Day. May the Lord bless and keep you,