Where Did October Go???/October Give-A-Way

All I can say is I totally dropped the ball! It is 6:11 on Sunday night, and it literally just dawned on me that it was the 25th of October. I don’t know where October went, but what I do know is that I was SUPPOSED to host a Give-A-Way today counting down Christmas!

Can you believe it is only 60 days until Christmas?!

That means TWO months!

When did we leave January?!

I used to think time passed by so slow and I wanted it to hurry up all the time! Oh to go back in time and give that extra hug, to smell the roses, to cherish every moment with grandparents and great-grandparents, and even parents.

I heard it stated once that the “highway to hell was paved with good intentions.” I’ve always liked that stated until time became so precious that I don’t seem to have enough of it.

I think of my time schedule and how quickly time passes, and I wonder, “What exactly is God’s timeline?”

The Bible tells us that He knows no time, so how is that supposed to affect me? In my thoughts it means taking every opportunity to live with no regrets; that if today I took my last breath, that my husband, my kids, my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends and even some acquaintances, would know I loved them, that they are special, not only to me, but to Jesus. That I would have no bitterness in my heart for anyone, that I had a pure heart.

In life’s craziness, and especially with the Christmas Season quickly approaching; don’t forget the reason we celebrate Christmas… it’s about a man, that was born of a virgin named Mary. He was born in a lowly place and lived a short life of only 33 years. He was born to die. He died, carrying the weight of the world on His shoulder’s. He died for you, He died for me, and now, He reigns as King!

Oh I hope and pray that if you don’t know Him today, that you will take the time to ask Him into your heart this very moment. The Bible tells us that when one lost soul comes to know Him, that angels are rejoicing in Heaven. Wow. Isn’t that just awesome!

Oh friend, know why you celebrate what you do.

Now, for October’s Give-A-Way, I thought of feet. Since Jesus came in order to serve and He washed feet, I thought about a foot give-a-way!

I have a 3 piece Foot Works Set and a cute pink show foot file!

Berry Mint Moisturizing Foot Cream

Berry Mint Foot Soak

Berry Mint Foot Scrub

1 Pink Shoe Foot File

To enter today’s give-a-way, all you have to do is leave your name and email address in the comment section. To double your chances to win you can post a link to my blog on your facebook wall. Just email me to let me know.

Also since it’s 7:00 on Sunday night, I will not draw names until after 7:00 P.M. Monday night.

Good luck and enjoy!

Tuesday, Day 4 of Christmas In July Give-A-Way

Today's give-a-way is one of my FAVORITE of AVON's products...FOOT WORKS! Yeah baby! I don't know a woman out there who doesn't love her feet to be pampered! AVON, in my opinion, has the best feet products out there.

Here's what today's give-a-way includes:

1 Exfoliating Bar Soap

Pedi-Peel Pads

Overnight Renewing Foot Cream

Foot & Leg Reviving Lotion

OK, so, if you've been reading my blog at all this week, you know the routine. Leave your name and email in the comment section. I've been told that for some reason blogger is not giving the security letters to enter for comments. If that happens to you, please email me at thepadens@cox.net and I will enter you in manually.

Also, if you post my blog link to your facebook page or on your own blog, it will enter you to win twice, or even three times if you do all three. Just email me and let me know so I can confirm. Feel free to "back" enter for each day as all winners won't be picked until Monday, July 27th.

Good luck!

Christmas In July, Part 2

OK, here is the rundown for give-a-ways!

I will have a different give-a-way each day, starting on Saturday, July 18th and ending on Sunday, July 25th (YES, marking the 6 month count down to Christmas! woohoo!!!)

Here is a tentative break down on give-a-ways:

Saturday, July 18th: AVON'S Liiv Botanacle's: Vitalizing eye cream with SPF 15, moistur boosting hand cream, vital body moisturizer, and an assorted bath set. www.youravon.com/spaden

Sunday, July 19th: Mary Kay's OIL FREE Eye Make-up Remover (Leigh Pickering donated ...thank you Leigh!) Leigh's Mary Kay Web Site is: http://www.blogger.com/www.marykay.com/Lpickering3

Monday, July 20th: Potpourri of Practical Psalms, a Bible Study by Liz Traylor

Tuesday, July 21st: AVON Foot Works: Overnight Renewing Foot Cream, Foot and Leg Reviving Lotion, and Pedi-Peel Pads www.youravon.com/spaden

Wednesday, July 22nd: God's Calling to Spiritual Maturity, 8 sermon series by Dr. Ted Traylor (this is my all time favorite!)...thanks Pastor!

Thursday, July 23rd: a beautiful hand made hair bow by Bowzart (check out her web site at http://www.bowzart.net/) .... click here to see a picture of the Christmas Bow!

Friday, July 24th: A guy kind of give-a-way! Either men's cologne or something for the grill. (This is still up in the air! I'll know before Friday the 24th. The vegetable grill I ordered is on backorder, so just am not sure what I will do.)

Saturday, July 25th: (woohoo!!!)... AVON's naturals Strawberry and Guava Shower Gel (2) and (1) Strawberry and Gauva Body Spray www.youravon.com/spaden

I will have pictures posted at the beginning of next week with more detail of each give-a-way. Please pass this information to all your friends. I am praying for the winners already that the Lord will allow the person to win that needs to be blessed that particular day! Just think what great Christmas gifts these items will make, or even birthday's, anniversary's.... or just to keep for yourself!!!

Here is how you will be able to enter; simply leave a comment with your name and email address in the comment section for EACH DAY that you want to enter. If you want to double your chance of winning (have your name in the "pot" two times), add my blog link to a post on your blog. (You will have to email me or comment that you have added it so I can verify.) You can also add a link to your facebook page! Go to your facebook page, under your links type in http://www.treasuresfromlifesgarden.blogspot.com/. Send me a message to let me know you have added it so I can verify.

I will announce the winners on Monday morning, the 26th of July. You can enter every day if you would like.

OH, one more thing. Check back on the 25th of each month as I will be having a monthly give-a-way until Christmas!

Thanks for entering and for sharing this with your friends!

Good luck!