GREAT GOODNESS GIFTAWAY: Day 8… The Kolache Factory & Crayola

It’s Day 8!! We’re over halfway through the GIFTAWAY items… and I am challenging you that if you haven’t yet nominated your girlfriend for an item, do it today… or in one of this weekend’s drawings! It’s just good, free fun, friends!

The winner of the Bracelet and You are awesome bag from The Mix+Pattino isssssssssss…. drummmmmrooooooolllll…. Amber Koch {nominated by your gal pal, Nicole Morrissey!}. And thank you again to yesterday’s GOODNESS GIVERS… The Mix and Pattino {and Miss Jori} for donating {and once again, I am not getting a dime for promoting these people… they are JUST awesome. AWESOME.} And to everyone who keeps nominating… I heart you!

So, if you’ve been away, catch up on my Gift Guides and the Giftaway deets by reading the original posts:

Girlfriend’s Guide here.
Baby Guide here.

Today’s featured store and item from the 15 Gift Ideas for Your Bestie giftaway guide is:

{8} For your favorite brunch buddy

Kolache Factory :: Kolaches and coffee | $40 of gift certificates

{Why I love this}: First, let me just state that growing up, kolaches were a staple in my hometown. And so, I love them. If you don’t know what they are, you want to, believe me. And so, you and your girlfriend should meet for a little brunchy brunch and pick up some kolaches and coffee and forget the rest of the world for just a little bit. Because I’m convinced that if given the chance, carbs could solve a whole lotta problems… okay. Maybe not solve problems. But make mouths happy. And bellies full. And well, that’s a good start. Also, don’t forget to order or pick-up a box of kolaches for your work team for a big Holiday thank you or for your fam to nosh on during your Holiday gatherings. {additionally, I used to take baths with one of the owners so I know these locals are good people}.

+ you may use the gift vouchers in Omaha at the 120th and Maple location pre or post holidays! Check out their store info and location here. You can pick up fresh kolaches to eat in or dine out as well! And, you can check them out on Facebook, too.

Don’t forget to tag your FAVORITE BRUNCH BUDDY after I post the Girlfriend’s Giftaway video on the Blog Facebook Page today {under the Facebook video thread}! I will draw at random after 10 o clock CST tonight!

Today’s featured store and item from the Buying for Baby: 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for a Wee One guide is:

{8} Crayola ::

My first crayola: Color Me a Song | $24.99

{Why I love this}: I know. I know. They are not local. But here’s the thing… My boys loooooooove to draw, color, and create that when my cousin Kat sent us TWO massive boxes of Crayola items, they were a Godsend and continue to be, making them some of my fave products. For the Giftaway item I will be including something for the babe as it grows but if there is a bigger sibling in the fam, check out these cool finds just fresh on the market: Thread Wrapper {available through Target.com} or Crayola Crayon Carver. Both very fun, interactive finds!

+ follow them on Instagram or like them on Facebook. Check order by dates to through Target.com to make these yours by Christmas.

This evening, I will post a video blog on blog Facebook page about Crayola. Watch and nominate a family that you know will spending the Holiday season in the NICU {under the Video thread. I will draw for who wins the basket at the end of the 10th item is Vlogged about}.

So, here are the deets, once again for the GIFTAWAY portion::

:: I will post a video blog in the evening about the Baby Guide Giftaway item. If it is an item from same store who has also donated a Girlfriend’s Item, I will do one video blog and blog post about the store. Additionally, there will be posts each evening here at BotB about stores.

:: You do not need to like my Facebook page or the store’s page to be included in the giftaway drawing. This is straight up, no strings attached, friends. It’s pure goodness. I will never spam you. Believe me, I wouldn’t even know how to do that.

:: You need to help me by tagging a NICU family that you want to win the GIFTAWAY basket.

:: I will draw randomly at the end of the GIFTAWAY out of all nominees names.

:: Then, the nominator will pick up the basket from me and deliver it to the family! YEP! You get to spread the goodness. You will love it! {Omaha or Lincoln NICU families… unless you want to drive from New Mexico to pick up the basket;)}

I hope hope hope that this is so much fun for all of you. Because after getting so much goodness, I so want to share it with you. No strings attached. So help my donors out by checking out their stores, websites. And social media accounts. These are just good people doing what they love and sharing it with you. And outside of the Pampers, every item was gifted to me! And no, I am not getting paid a cent to share about these brands or items. Not one cent.

Spread the goodness people. Pay it forward. Love this life and this season. Give goodness.