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Gifts for Her {Christmas Gift Guide} Plus FOUR Giveaways

If you missed our previous gift guides, be sure to stop by and check them out:

Gifts for Babies
Gifs for Kids
Gifts for Teens & Tweens
Christmas Books for Kids
Gifts for the Home {Giveaway open through 12/2}

Well ladies, Amy and I have decided to spoil you with this edition of our gift guide. We know that moms, wives, all ladies need a little pampering. So we’ve gathered up some gifts that we love. If you find something you’d like to find under the tree, feel free to leave this up on your computer screen where that special someone just might happen to see it. 😉

Gifts for Her

1. MadeOn Hard Lotion

I’ve heard Amy brag on it before.  MadeOn Hard Lotion Bars are her absolute favorite product for dry, cracked hands and heels.  And their peppermint lip balm?  And their tinted lip balm?  I could go on!  What’s more?  You can feel good about buying quality products from this small family business (they write the date their products are “made on”, hence the name).  They use very few ingredients, and if your little ones would happen to take a bite?  No worries.  It’s all safe to eat (though not terribly tasty!). I just got to try these for the first time, and I love them!

2. Layering Tank

Perhaps I’m the only mom who finds herself tugging at her clothing to make sure everything is long enough and covering enough?  Or maybe not.  With a layering tee from Deborah & Co. there is no need to worry about coverage.  Plus, I like the pretty 3″ lace at the bottom.  If you’re a new mom, they have nursing tanks, too! I truly appreciate the tagline for the company…. Fashion Without Compromise. Three cheers for modesty!

3. Stamped Jewelry

Heart on Your Sleeve Design offers fun, meaningful, and inspirational items at incredible prices.  I have the stamped Cross & Heart Necklace.  A simple reminder casual enough to wear around the house and elegant enough for heading out.  Heart on Your Sleeve Design is offering our readers a Free Shipping Code ~  HOYSD1.  Enjoy!

4. Meesh & Mia Fashion {Women’s Collegiate Apparel}

Lots of people around here “bleed scarlet & gray” for the Ohio State Buckeyes, especially during football season.  (Hello perfect season… Goodbye chance at a bowl game!) You can show your spirit with Meesh & Mia without succumbing to yet another t-shirt.  A women’s collegiate apparel company focusing on merging the latest women’s fashion with college logos, they specialize in helping women of all ages find their inner fashionista while supporting their Alma Mater.  For the more subdued fan, you can pick a pretty outfit in team colors without a logo.

5. Union28 Marriage Apparel

I’ll take one of everything, please!  Everyone loves a good comfy tee, and Amy keeps showing off her Union28 tees. I love that their tees endorse marriage in fun ways. Their newest offering is a fun twist for Facebook Fans:  I “Like” My Husband (on Facebook blue).  So fun!  Right now you can get 10% off with the promo coe U28FAM10.

6. God’s Heart for You: Embracing Your True Worth as a Woman

Every gal needs some encouragement from time to time. Holley Gerth is a wellspring of encouraging words! In God’s Heart for You, Holley offers insightful devotions, reflective questions, and captivating words to reveal how, through God’s love, you are accepted, empowered, beautiful, and more. That’s a powerful reminder.

7. Kindle Fire

This is one product that I can wholeheartedly endorse. I’ve had my Kindle Fire for about a year, and I love it. I can read, check email, write notes to myself, play music, and let Emma play games on it. I’ve been impressed with the battery life, and I just read that they extended that. I can also turn off the Internet when Emma’s using it through the built-in parental controls. This newer version coes with Kindle FreeTime. It allows you to set a profile for each child and choose which books, apps, games, and videos they have access to. I love this! Note: The Kindle Fire is available with and without special offers. The special offers price is lower. Be sure to read through the description so you know which one you’re getting.

8. Vera Bradley E Reader Sleeve

I got this Vera Bradley E-Reader Sleeve earlier this year. I was worried that my Kindle Fire wasn’t well-protected. I’ve been impressed with the quality and durability of the sleeve. I don’t have to worry about the Kindle being dropped or shoved in a drawer. Plus there are tons of fun colors to choose from.

9. Huffy Retro Women’s Bike

How much do you love this bike?!  Seriously, now.  Kids shouldn’t be the only ones waking up on Christmas morning with a new bike.  The pretty color and retro style make me want to cruise the park on wheels.  My bike’s been gathering dust in the garage, so I suppose I could just clean it up. (But if you don’t have one, I vote for getting this one!)

10. Paraffin Bath

Spa day anyone? Amy has one of these, and it truly is the ultimate in pampering.  You can dip your hands in the hot wax, strap on some gloves, and relax while the wax cools and hardens just a bit.  Then, as you remove the wax, you can squish it around like a warm stress ball, and it leaves your hands silky smooth.

11. Living Locket from Origami Owl

Who knew that you could tell a story with jewelry? These lockets from Origami Owl are one-of-a-kind. You choose your locket, your  charms, your chain, and your accessories. The charms (which go inside the locket) include birthstones, hobbies, jobs, travel, animals, faith, causes, holidays, and more. You can customize your locket to reflect your interests and your own story. Not only do you have a beautiful piece of jewelry, but you also have a great conversation starter. What story will you tell?

The Giveaways

Fasten your seatbelts! We have some goodies just for you. Not just one giveaway…….

Giveaways for Her

Four Simple Pen readers are going to win a little something from four different small businesses. You can treat yourself, or use one of these prizes as a gift. Here’s what you could win:

  1. Origami Owl :: One winner will receive your choice of Origami Owl medium silver locket with 3 charms. Make one for you, or help someone else tell her story.
  2. Hard Lotion :: One winner will receive the 3-in-1 gift pack (a family sized lotion bar, a pocket sized lotion bar & a lip balm) from MadeOn. I got this same set and I love it! Pamper yourself or give it as a gift.
  3. Heart On Your Sleeve :: One winner will receive your choice of stamped necklace from Heart On Your Sleeve. What a great way to wear your faith in a stylish way.
  4.  Meesh & Mia :: One winner will receive a $25 gift certificate from Meesh & Mia. Will you sport your team logo or opt for a logo-less look?
How to enter? Leave a separate comment for each item you’d like to win. That means you can enter to win up to four time.
Entries will remain open until Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 9 p.m. EST. Four winners (US addresses only) will be randomly chosen. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond. If there is no response, a new winner will be chosen. 

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Comments

  8. Meesh & Mia–
    wow–you mean I don’t have to look like one of the other 5 males in my home? 😀
    would love to try their products!

  9. Heart On Your Sleeve–

    I have always wanted to order one of these for myself, just never have…..
    would love to see things in person 🙂

  10. Hard Lotion–

    This company sounds like it is right up my alley! I love Natural things.
    I would love to sample their things!

  11. Origami Owl —

    These things look absolutely beautiful!
    It would definitely be an indulgence that I don’t allow myself, typically 🙂

  15. I would love to give my niece an Origami Owl locket! If I don’t keep it for myself… 🙂 i kid

  19. My daughter is excited about the oragami owl giveaway, just for the company name, lol, she was even more excited when she saw that it was a beautiful locket to design yourself, cool!

  24. I would love to win the Hard Lotion…sounds like something that I would love to use on my dry hands especially!!!

  26. Mesh and Mia is a super-cute way to have a sports-shirt that is not a t-shirt. I would LOVE this one for myself! 🙂

  32. I really would love to win the made on lotion–I have such dry skin but hate the chemicals in most lotion!

  48. Hard Lotion- ugh, I have dry skin and am always using lotion! Would definatly be used completely if I get lucky and win ^^

  58. I would love to win the MadeOn prize pack!! I’ve heard of the product and would love to try it!

  67. Need a stylish way to wear my faith on my sleeve. Love the concept of Heart on your Sleeve and would love to win….please.