• Inquiries
  • About
  • Travel With Me
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Cotten Tales

  • MY GIRLS
    • DOROTHY
    • FRANCES
  • MOCO FIXER
  • STITCH FIX

A Crazy Awesome Stocking Stuffer Giveaway

Favorite Things· Giveaway· Stitch Fix

1 Dec

Ladies and gentleman, it is officially December 1. You know what that means.

It’s birthday month, my friends.

But really. Aside from December obviously being the best month of the year because I was born in it, I am stoked for 31 days full of Christmas lights, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, eggnog, and ugly sweater parties. I’m so excited to be Santa Claus this year that I can’t even stand it. In fact, I’m already drooling over the thought of traditional Christmas breakfast with my family because homemade cinnamon rolls basically rock my socks off. Throw in a little teensy bit of snow and a warm fire, and I could pretty much qualify as the official Holiday Cheermeister.

And you know what happens when I get in the Christmas spirit, right?

I get extra generous and decide to round up a few of my very favorite things to give away to my awesome Cotten Tales readers. Because I just love you all.

Just call me Oprah.

oprah-giveaways-to-everybody-1

Four of you (that’s right, FOUR) are going to receive an amazing stocking stuffer that was truly hand-picked by me. These are just a few of my favorite things, and I hope you enjoy them just as much as I have! So, without further adieu…

 

CAG

1 | “Not Too Tights” by Wade & Belle

IMG_6688

Nobody likes uncomfortable tights. And nobody likes a muffin top. Cue Wade & Belle.

I love this line of hosiery simply because it’s easy to wear, it looks great on everyone, and they have adorable patterns that make me feel fashion-forward even when I’m totally not. Which is normally.

Stockings for your stockings? I think so. One of you will win two pairs of these amazing tights!

 

2 | “The Cozy Pack” by Candelles

4oz-cozypack1_1024x1024

http://candelles.com/

I have a candle problem. It gets worse when Candelles releases a new line.

I discovered Candelles through my blog-crush Living in Yellow, and I’ve been an addict ever since. Candelles is a small business located in Pennsylvania, and all of their soy candles are hand-poured and eco-friendly. They arrive in just the most perfect pretty little package, which always makes me feel like it’s my birthday. And they smell fantastic. Bonus.

One of you will win a Cozy Pack, which features THREE incredible winter scents in adorable little mini-mason jars. In fact, I’m jealous I can’t keep them for myself.

 

3 | $20 Stitch Fix Gift Card

gift_card_white-24672b20820aa5084a92405eb00efe6e

http://www.stitchfix.com

If you’ve been following along, you already know about my Stitch Fix obsession. I’m about to create another addict by buying one of you a Stitch Fix box for the holidays.

If your husband/fiance/boyfriend asks, I was not the person to introduce you to this. I’ll deny everything.

 

4 | $125 Ardent Owl Photography Gift Card

537527_401486849941892_275352300_n

Uh, yeah. My love for Cammi at Ardent Owl Photography has never been a secret. She’s only one of my most favorite people, ever.

She’s been there with us for so many of our life events – from shooting our maternity, newborn, 6 month and 1 year photos, to actually coming to our hospital room to take our first family photos when Dorothy was a mere few hours old. She’s by far the best photographer I’ve ever worked with, and I recommend her to everyone I know. Last Christmas, our wall of Christmas cards looked like an Ardent Owl Photography gallery. She’s that fantastic.

Lucky for you, Cammi is giving one of you a HUGE Christmas present. Like, $125 huge. Isn’t she amazing?

—

I think four of you are going to be very happy this Christmas. AmIRight?!

Be sure to enter the Rafflecopter below beginning right now to gain as many as 11 CHANCES to win. I’ll announce the winners via Facebook and Instagram on Monday, December 8.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to each and every one of you! I’m so thankful to have you all as a part of this crazy blog. 🙂

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

14 Comments

Previous Post: « Thanksgiving #FTW
Next Post: Cotten Christmas Home Tour »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Chloe Allen says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:31 am

    What a great giveaway! I’m not very tech-savvy, so I’m not sure I’m even entered correctly. :\
    But 2 or my favorite traditions:
    1. My husband and I get a real tree every year–we have a date night, buy a new ornament, & get our tree. The real trees make your house smell amazing!
    2. On Christmas Eve, we take Marshall out on a drive to see if we can spot Rudolph! Then come home & we read him The Polar Express. We plan to video it every year!

    Reply
  2. Leah says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:35 am

    I think you make a great Oprah! Pick me!!

    Reply
  3. Andi Gayle says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    Exchanging presents with immediate family on Christmas Eve. It makes the giving and getting more special before the big haul from Santa on Christmas Day. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Val@ChickenScratch says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    I love so much but driving around to see lights is a top favorite tradition…but also I love the 24 hours of A Christmas Story on Dec 24/25. I literally will watch that movie every waking hour. But finally..having kids takes Christmas to a whole new level. It’s so exciting to make Christmas so special for them.
    Thanks for the giveaway!! EEK! hope I win!!!

    Reply
  5. Alison Hernandez says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    We started buying a real tree last year and we have decorated while watching Home Alone. Mike’s entire Baker side of the family gets together every Christmas evening where we all eat, drink and have a white elephant gift exchange 🙂

    Reply
  6. Keegan says

    December 2, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    I have been so excited all week to see what your big giveaway is and I love them all!! Even if I don’t win anything, these are great gift ideas for some ladies in my life. Thanks for your recommendations!!

    Reply
  7. Jamie says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    We make a big breakfast and everyone opens gifts on Christmas morning together.

    Reply
  8. Debbie D says

    December 3, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    My kids always decorate gingerbread houses. And we always host Christmas Eve dinner at our house. Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  9. Kayla says

    December 3, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    My favorite Christmas tradition is actually my older brother’s tradition! He has always stayed with us Christmas Eve and still does now with his wife and my nieces!!! It is so much fun with the girls there in the morning!

    Reply
  10. Katrin says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    My favorite Christmas tradition is that we celebrate Christmas Eve at our house, since in Germany that is when you actually celebrate Christmas. So we would have “Rouladen” a German dish with red cabbage. Then on the 25th we celebrate again at Leif’s parents. Celebrating twice is the best! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Danielle says

    December 6, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Christmas eve dinner and pj’s are my favorite tradition.

    Reply
  12. WendyZ says

    December 7, 2014 at 12:40 am

    We love our advent calendar(s)!

    Reply
  13. Jen says

    December 7, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    Turning off all the lights in the house, just leaving the tree lights on and enjoying the quiet sparkling lights. I always enjoy taking time to be still.

    Reply
  14. Debra says

    December 7, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    Samantha I so much enjoy reading your blog. Each writing is like the next chapter of a book you’ve written. You have shared so many different avenues in your writings and I have enjoyed all of them.
    As this holiday season begins, bring your own traditions to real life and may they continue with you through the years.
    Merry Christmas and God Bless.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Hey there, I'm Samantha. Recovering SAHM, and aspiring competitive dance mom. I have a passion for travel, am known to say it like it is, and I most certainly do not have it all together. Currently on a journey toward self love and discovery. Join me. 2021 | Bloom

Latest from Instagram

NEW POST: 4/4 "The pain you feel when you write i NEW POST: 4/4

"The pain you feel when you write is actually the pain of clarifying your thinking." David Perell. 

Link in bio. 🤍

#cottentales #lifestyleblog #lifestyleblogger #momofgirls #momblogger #momsofinstagram #travelblogger #blogging #writing #selflove #positivity #selfcare #goals #beuncomfortable
NEW POST: Dear Samantha, We tend to speak to ours NEW POST: Dear Samantha,

We tend to speak to ourselves negatively. But, what can happen when you write nothing but good things to yourself?

I challenge you to do the same. Link in bio. 🤍

#cottentales #lifestyleblog #blogger #bloggerlife #momofgirls #momblogger #travelblogger #selflove #selfcare #lettertomyself #positivevibes #positivity #positiveenergy #loveyourself #motherhood #weightlossjourney #pelotonweightloss
NEW POST: Sunburn I challenged myself to be uncom NEW POST: Sunburn

I challenged myself to be uncomfortable this year. Sharing this? The real and raw? That's uncomfortable.

Link in bio. 🖤

#cottentales #blogger #bloggersofinstagram #lifestyleblog #momsofinstagram #momofgirls #momblogger #travelblogger #rosacea #selfconscious #selflove #real #empowerment #skincare #mentalhealth
NEW POST: Who are you? (link in bio) I'm looking NEW POST: Who are you? (link in bio)

I'm looking for others who feel like me. People who may have lost a piece of themselves, but are (or want to be) on a journey to re-design their lives. Let's have a book club, or dinner party, or even start an empowerment group for 30-somethings who forgot their favorite color.

Let's help each other grow. 🌿

#cottentales #lifestyleblogger #momsofinstagram #momblogger #blogger #mhn #selflove #selfcare #identity #30something #travelblog #momofgirls #blog #bloggersofinstagram
This is the difference a year makes. ⬇️ 30 l This is the difference a year makes. 

⬇️ 30 lbs. ⬆️ Healthy habits. ⬇️ 4 in. of hair. ⬆️ Strength. ➕ A tattoo & a ton of self love. 

I never knew I could be this person. I’m not super athletic. I have never dieted or counted calories. I never considered myself or my health. I always have watched other women make big physical changes in their lives, but I have never felt like I was capable to do the same.

If you’re reading this, and feel the same way I used to, trust me. 

You can. 💜

(1. January 2020, 2. June 2020 (100 rides), 3. January 2021 (200 rides))

#empoweringwomen #peloton #pelotonweightloss #pelotonbike #loveyourself #fitness #fitnessjourney #cottentales #blogger #momofgirls #momsofinstagram #momblogger #lifestyleblogger #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #selfcare #selflove #selflovejourney #pelotonmom #pelotoncommunity #lovesquad #boocrew #uncomfortable #bloom
NEW POST: What I've Found in the Dark Call it cli NEW POST: What I've Found in the Dark

Call it cliche, but I have a word to live by this year. If I'm being honest, it actually means a lot to me. I even have some semblance of "resolutions," which are really just mantras I plan to manifest into reality... and so far I think it's working.

What's your word for 2021? What are your goals, mantras, or resolutions for this year? Let me know in the comments. 🌸 Link in bio.

#cottentales #lifestyleblogger #mommyblogger #travelblogger #newyear #2021 #quitlikeawoman #momofgirls #blogger #bloggersofinstagram #momsofinstagram #bloom #bloomwhereyouareplanted #peloton #pelotonbike #resolutions #mantra #healthyhabits #newpost #blogging
Follow on Instagram
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins
There has been a problem with your Instagram Feed.

Follow Me

  • Bloglovin
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Get $25 for Your Stitch Fix!

Stitch Fix

Categories

  • MY GIRLS
  • MOCO FIXER
  • STITCH FIX
NEW POST: 4/4 "The pain you feel when you write i NEW POST: 4/4

"The pain you feel when you write is actually the pain of clarifying your thinking." David Perell. 

Link in bio. 🤍

#cottentales #lifestyleblog #lifestyleblogger #momofgirls #momblogger #momsofinstagram #travelblogger #blogging #writing #selflove #positivity #selfcare #goals #beuncomfortable
NEW POST: Dear Samantha, We tend to speak to ours NEW POST: Dear Samantha,

We tend to speak to ourselves negatively. But, what can happen when you write nothing but good things to yourself?

I challenge you to do the same. Link in bio. 🤍

#cottentales #lifestyleblog #blogger #bloggerlife #momofgirls #momblogger #travelblogger #selflove #selfcare #lettertomyself #positivevibes #positivity #positiveenergy #loveyourself #motherhood #weightlossjourney #pelotonweightloss
NEW POST: Sunburn I challenged myself to be uncom NEW POST: Sunburn

I challenged myself to be uncomfortable this year. Sharing this? The real and raw? That's uncomfortable.

Link in bio. 🖤

#cottentales #blogger #bloggersofinstagram #lifestyleblog #momsofinstagram #momofgirls #momblogger #travelblogger #rosacea #selfconscious #selflove #real #empowerment #skincare #mentalhealth
NEW POST: Who are you? (link in bio) I'm looking NEW POST: Who are you? (link in bio)

I'm looking for others who feel like me. People who may have lost a piece of themselves, but are (or want to be) on a journey to re-design their lives. Let's have a book club, or dinner party, or even start an empowerment group for 30-somethings who forgot their favorite color.

Let's help each other grow. 🌿

#cottentales #lifestyleblogger #momsofinstagram #momblogger #blogger #mhn #selflove #selfcare #identity #30something #travelblog #momofgirls #blog #bloggersofinstagram
This is the difference a year makes. ⬇️ 30 l This is the difference a year makes. 

⬇️ 30 lbs. ⬆️ Healthy habits. ⬇️ 4 in. of hair. ⬆️ Strength. ➕ A tattoo & a ton of self love. 

I never knew I could be this person. I’m not super athletic. I have never dieted or counted calories. I never considered myself or my health. I always have watched other women make big physical changes in their lives, but I have never felt like I was capable to do the same.

If you’re reading this, and feel the same way I used to, trust me. 

You can. 💜

(1. January 2020, 2. June 2020 (100 rides), 3. January 2021 (200 rides))

#empoweringwomen #peloton #pelotonweightloss #pelotonbike #loveyourself #fitness #fitnessjourney #cottentales #blogger #momofgirls #momsofinstagram #momblogger #lifestyleblogger #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #selfcare #selflove #selflovejourney #pelotonmom #pelotoncommunity #lovesquad #boocrew #uncomfortable #bloom
NEW POST: What I've Found in the Dark Call it cli NEW POST: What I've Found in the Dark

Call it cliche, but I have a word to live by this year. If I'm being honest, it actually means a lot to me. I even have some semblance of "resolutions," which are really just mantras I plan to manifest into reality... and so far I think it's working.

What's your word for 2021? What are your goals, mantras, or resolutions for this year? Let me know in the comments. 🌸 Link in bio.

#cottentales #lifestyleblogger #mommyblogger #travelblogger #newyear #2021 #quitlikeawoman #momofgirls #blogger #bloggersofinstagram #momsofinstagram #bloom #bloomwhereyouareplanted #peloton #pelotonbike #resolutions #mantra #healthyhabits #newpost #blogging
L: 12/26/2019, aka my 32nd birthday R: 01/08/2021, L: 12/26/2019, aka my 32nd birthday
R: 01/08/2021, or today. 

My husband took that first photo. He was being nice, and trying to celebrate my birthday. I never told him I hated it. I looked heavy, because I was. My skin was terrible - red, broken out, etc. I was anxious, and stressed (ha! The days before 2020!), and it very obviously showed.

Today I’m in the best shape since high school, which blows my mind. I am actively working every day on my skincare, my mental health, and my reactions. Do I mess up? All the time. This week even, I made major mistakes that affect more than just myself. It’s a constant work, but it’s worth doing. 

I see growth. I see a woman who is starting to feel uncomfortable, and that’s a good thing. Whatever goals you have, or path you’re attempting to journey this year, keep going. Don’t let setbacks end your fight. You can do this. 💪🏻

(Also, both daughters saw me make this image this morning. Both thought I was pregnant in the photo on the left. I definitely was not.😳)

#selflove #selfcare #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #peloton #pelotonmoms #cottentales #blogger #lifestyleblogger #travelblogger #momsofinstagram #momofgirls #bloom #keepgoing #pelotonweightloss #loveyourself
Two years ago, Santa followed us to Eleuthera. Las Two years ago, Santa followed us to Eleuthera. Last year, we danced our way to 2020 on the island. Christmas just doesn’t feel the same this year without the ocean. 🌊

#whitesandchristmas #eleuthera #eleutherabahamas #bahamas #christmas #ocean #momofgirls #mommyblog #lifestyleblog #travelblogger #cottentales
Mentally, I’m here. 🌊 #eleuthera #bahamas # Mentally, I’m here. 🌊 

#eleuthera #bahamas #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #momblogger #cottentales #travel #nye2019
This is 100 @onepeloton rides vs. 178. This is 159 This is 100 @onepeloton rides vs. 178. This is 159 lbs. vs. 129 lbs. This is broken and lost vs. strong and healing. 

I was so proud of myself in that first photo, and I’m still proud of that Samantha. Steps to a better you will slowly become strides. Thanks to her, now I’m taking flight. ❤️ #selflove #selfcare #peloton #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #pelotonweightloss #pelotonmom #momofgirls #lifestyleblogger #momsofinstagram #momblogger #loveyourself #cottentales

Copyright © 2021 · Cotten Tales & Samantha Cotten