Friday, October 30, 2009

Mixed Bag Giveaway!!

If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11: 28

Amen to that!

I find myself throughout the day carrying a armload of things... my purse, the boys book bags, food, phone, coffee and the list goes on and on... so I came across these awesome eco- friendly bags, that HOLD everything!! So, I must give one away for free.

GOD wants to help carry our heavy loads, my heavy load most days is Autism. I want to fight it some days, love and embrace it other days, and then sometimes I want to lock it in a draw and throw away the key, as to never see it again... and then I a reminded of GOD's love for me and how he chose me to be Trey's mom.

Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ- Galations 6:2.

Leave a comment for a chance to win!! I would love to hear what you would use this bag for and what you might carry in it. Contest ends Nov 6th @ Midnight.

I chose yellow because it reminds of sunshine, and even if it is raining or overcast, this will remind you of GOD's love for you and HE is always shining down on you!!

The winner gets to chose which size bag they want, and you can add an intial to it!!
Blessings, Peace, and "SON" shine,
Posted by The Preppy Pink Olive at 2:08 PM

41 comments:

  1. Elizabeth McGarityOctober 30, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    yeah for the cutesie bags! hope i win...love them!
    elizabeth mcgarity
    elizabethmcgarity@hotmail.com

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  2. The Shepherds FoldOctober 30, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    I do love a good yellow bag! Gosh, I carry my life in my bag! But what is so funny is that I carry everything to stay organized...but then I can't find anything in it!
    Have a great day!
    Rachel Poole

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  3. Jill WatkinsOctober 30, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    I am an addict. I know- its hard to admit it - even to myself. But I am addicted to - books! And coupons. And choclate. And I usually have a bag of some sort with me that has some of my coupons waiting to be cut, a book or two that I am reading and at least one choclate bar!
    So that is what I would use the bag for- my addictions! :-)

    jill.watkins@gmail.com

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  4. SallyOctober 31, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    This is the BEST giveaway post! I love how you filled it to the brim with verses and encouraging words. You are the best! I will share this on my blog. P.S. - I've always wanted one of these bags! :)

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  5. rachelannaOctober 31, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    i am a teacher. i teach in four different building in our district. two classrooms and an office to maintain... i always look like a pack horse trudging from one building to another... this bag would carry all my work burdens and be a constant reminder that God will not ask me to carry more than i can handle, He will give me strenght to carry one more thing if He needs me to, and He is always there to take the load for me.

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  6. SouthernerOctober 31, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    I absolutely love bags and would love one of yours! I teach a group of home school girls sewing once a week and have been using a Publix bag to carry my supplies to class. I think one of your bags would be so much cuter.

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  7. Maiden JaneOctober 31, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Beautiful bags! We are bag folks - anything and everything goes into bags. When the kids were little, I made huge bags for the beach toys and blankets. As long as we could load our shoulders, we could make it down to the beach.

    Such a beautiful way of presenting it. Thanks.

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  8. lindagerigOctober 31, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    such cute bags. I would carry my crafts in them. Knitting and sewing. I have been with my son who has been in the hospital for nearly six weeks. It has been a long six weeks but I think we will be home soon. Hopefully with God's help he will have a good winter for the rest of the winter. lindagerig@sbcglobal.net

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  9. AnonymousOctober 31, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    So cute!(And clever!)
    These would be great for my Sunday school lessons. Great way to keep it all together!

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  10. SoBella CreationsOctober 31, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    Visiting via Polka Dot Moms. I have two girls in school. And I volunteer in various activities at their school. So I always have folders with lots of paperwork, calendar etc for meetings. This would be perfect for my stuff.

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  11. DeborahOctober 31, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    hey amy, i just read your post! you are so good at writing. thanks for your honesty and openness. i know you are doing a great job carrying all those daily things. miss you, deborah

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  12. HeavenlyImpressionsNovember 1, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    I love how you incorporate bible verses with your products. God does give you rest and a peace that passes all understanding. God is so good!

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  13. UnknownNovember 1, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    You are so creative! I love the bags and your bible verses! I am a BAG lady too, seems like I have so many things to keep up with being a Mama. The boys are always asking me where something is and it is usually something that I do not use! Take Care!
    SALLY

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  14. Becky LottNovember 1, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    I love the positive attitude! Thanks be to God we have our children, thanks be to God we have a bunch of crap to carry in a big ole bag! Ha! We are too blessed!
    -Becky

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  15. JillNovember 1, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    What a sweet post!!! and an adorable bag to serve as a reminder too!!! goodness, I would say I would use this bag to hold my little sewing projects I take in the car with me...since I live in my car "Mom's taxi"!...oh! and it would be perfect for my Bible study too!!! :)
    Blessings!
    Jill

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  16. UnknownNovember 1, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Hi Amy:
    I just discovered your website and blog today and just love all your preppy monogrammed things!! I love these tote bags too. I am addicted to tote bags and have a small collection...all of which I use for my various half finished craft projects! I would love to win one of your cute yellow ones. Thanks!
    aadcox@cox.net

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  17. AshleyNovember 1, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    How cute are these?? I would LOVE to win one! I'm sure I could figure out many uses for this bag from carrying snacks and luches to the zoo or combinging all my mommy things and my girl's things in one bag to run errands!

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  18. DimplePrints-CarliNovember 2, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway. I, like most moms, seem to carry EVERYTHING in my bag, food, schedules, clothes, gloves, snacks, books, epi-pen, inhaler, single sock, 4 sets of glasses-you name it, I probably have it. Great to hear your uplifting words/messages! Best wishes in your journey with autism. Carli-DimplePrints

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  19. AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    Just found your blog and cannot wait to read more! I am in grad school so I always have a bag on me with too many assignments in it!!

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  20. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Hey Amy

    Glad to hear that things are working out for you. I love the yellow bag and I know exactly what I would put in it. I would use it to carry all the things that I need to manage Cyrah’s food allergies (epi pen, Benadryl, wipes, sanitizer, etc). By the way, I have been meaning to tell you… I have always thought that being a single mother is a hard job – and it is. And to have a child with a food allergies is a hard job – and it is. But I have come to see that having a child with special needs is the hardest job! I applaud you! Trey is a special little boy and he has a very special Mom. I have to stop before I begin to cry – much love to Parker and Trey - - Ernestine

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  21. JennNovember 2, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    What adorable bags! I am visiting via Polka Dot Moms blog and just had to check them out for myself. Who DOESN'T love a new bag?! I enjoyed reading your post and I will be back to read more. Blessing to you and your family.

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  22. DejaroomNovember 2, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Hi Amy,
    My sister is carrying a heavy burden so your bible verse is encouraging. Should I win the giveaway, I would give it to her~ She is so sweet and deserves it. I love your stuff and your positive sweet spirit!!!

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  23. Life, or Something Like ItNovember 2, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    what adorable bags!! Thanks also for the uplifting message and encouragement. I would love to enter to win

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  24. moniroseNovember 2, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    What an awesome bag with an awesome reminder: I'd be alternating between carrying diapers and such things with my work notebooks and laptops -- the varying 'burdens' of a working mom! So that I can recall to rejoice in thanksgiving for the amazing opportunities and gifts we've been given as a family.

    I love the yellow plaid one on the left (in the picture)

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  25. The Street'sNovember 2, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    I love the cute bags...they could be used for many things! I would use mine mostly for toting books for my part time teaching job.

    thanks - Michelle
    michelleayarbrough@yahoo.com

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  26. JennNovember 2, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I love those colors, so NYC Taxi Cab!
    jenniferstevensdavis@gmail.com

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  27. The Mikel FamilyNovember 2, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    I LOVE THE BAGS... they are adorable!
    ---was visiting from the Polka Dot Mom, but now a new follower.

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  28. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    You already know that I am hugs bag freak!!!!! You can never have enough bags!! My biggest fear is going somewhere with my husband and getting stuck at a car parts store for hours so I always carry a bag of magazines, books, and my journal so I can at least catch up on all the bead magazines I subscribe to and never have time to read.

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  29. MammyNovember 2, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    This is the first time I've visited your blog. Just wanted to leave a comment so I have a chance to win the great yellow bag. Now I'll go read all your good stuff. Great site!

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  30. KimberlyNovember 2, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    I'm trying to think of something grand and unique that I would carry in the bag that is being offered as a prize. I guess what I would actually carry in the bag is small in comparason to the burdens you were talking about. Very good Word. It makes me think of my friend who is going through a hard time. Although I know I can't be her savior (only Jesus can) I sure do want to jump in and build a wall of protection around her. I don't like seeing her hurt and hurting. I guess in some imagionary world, I would carry her in my bag. :o)

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  31. Our GirlsNovember 3, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I am a college ministry advisor and I'm always carrying books and supplies to weekly meetings. This bag would be perfect for me to carry everything in and I would look organized :)

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  32. Basement Bags GirlNovember 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Great bags! Love the brightness of them. If I'm lucky enough to win, will monogram it and add it to my collection of 'school' bags...can a teacher ever have too many? Thanks for the great giveaway.
    mygirl40@yahoo.com

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  33. Blissfully EnamoredNovember 4, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    i'm a teacher...so i KNOW i could find MANY great uses for these bags!! i would use them each day to carry all of my kids schoolwork to and from home!

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  34. DogHausNovember 4, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    What adorable bags! I would carry just about everything in a bag like this. My husband always teases me about how big my purse/bag is, but never complains when he needs something and I pull it out of my bag. Ha ha.... I am always looking for a new bag to use as a diaper bag/purse.

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  35. cpullumNovember 4, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    I would use it as a purse and carry everything in it!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. UnknownNovember 4, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Just found your blog and was so inspired by your courage. I have an autistic grandson and know exactly what you are talking about. He is our angel on earth and opens my eyes everyday to the blessings around me. The bags are adorable and could be used for so many things. Thanks again for your encouraging words.

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  37. AmberNovember 4, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    I would have to say that at the very least I would use it for library books...but would have to carry it around more often just because!

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  38. The Harrell Family AdventuresNovember 5, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    I would love this bag for work. All the bags I have for work are black and something would color would be a huge light to my day :)

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  39. LindseyNovember 5, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    The bags are gorgeous! One would replace my purse and diaper bag! Thanks for your inspiring words of encouragement.

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  40. BeccaNovember 11, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    Oh, yes just what I need. I usually have 3 bags by the door on my MOPS mornings!! Great idea:)
    palmer_s@verizon.net

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  41. MinervaNovember 16, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Gosh, I would carry my entire house if I could! Just found your blog and am really enjoying it!

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