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And the winner of the $20 Dayspring giveaway is….

#2: Melissa!
“We’ve got some birthdays coming up- veggie tales party goods would be awesome! ;-) I already follow you on FB and subscribe via RSS.”

Yah for Melissa!!!

I will be emailing her the code for $20 off any purchase at Dayspring!


 

 

DaySpring Review & Giveaway: Advent Table Top Devotional

The Dayspring Love Came Down Christmas Collection is beautiful! I was sent the Advent Table Top Devotion to review and write about… and it’s awesome. It is like a classy flip chart with a calendar and a devotion for each of the 25 days leading up to Christmas. I really like the way it looks in my dining room… don’t you? The messages are short and easy to read with some questions for thought or discussion based the daily devotional. The paper is very thick and heavy and it is definitely build to last. I am looking forward to the Advent Devotional being a part of our holiday decoration/traditions through the years.

This year has been a really busy for us, I have pondered the craziness of the season and have significantly cut back on our holiday spending and schedule.

I didn’t spend hundreds of dollars on gifts for people. I made things, I gave gifts of Mary Kay products (thanks to my discount!) and I bought items from small businesses.

I am sure that some of the people on our gift list will not understand our choices, but my heart has been burdened this year by the expectation to give, get and show up because it is tradition or obligation. I really want to focus my heart on the reason for the season: the day that Love Came Down and dwelt among us. Christ is the reason for our celebration, not gadgets, electronics or expensive credit card bills. I want to fill my home and my heart with reminders of Christ’s love for me and constantly remind myself of the true meaning of Christmas.

As we slowly develop the decor in our home, I want the decorations to remind me of my eternal view.  Would you like to add the Advent Table Top Devotional or another great item from DaySpring to your home? The Devotional is only $7.49 right now on the DaySpring website….. and I think I can help!
DaySpring has generously provided me with a $20 coupon code for their site to giveaway to one of you! The code will take $20 off your purchase, however you will still be responsible for shipping charges.

Here are five ways to enter:
#1. Go to DaySpring- look around, then come back here and leave a comment on what you would purchase
#2. Subscribe to 107down
#3. Like 107down on Facebook
#4. Follow 107down on Twitter
#5. Like Dayspring on Facebook

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and I will draw a winner on December 31st!

Dayspring Review & $20 Giveaway

Since we have moved into our home, I have been slowly working on decorating as time and budget allows. One of the things that I have really tried to focus on is making our home comfortable, but also a true reflection of our lives. Joshua 24:15 states ” but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” and I want that theme that Brian and I live by reflected in our decorations. We have touches of things scattered throughout the house – wall art, bible verses, etc.   The previous occupants of our home were also Christians, and she had put up vinyl lettering in several areas which I left up. One area I have been struggling with is the Kitchen. There is all this space at the top of the cupboards to decorate. I don’t want to do the fake ivy because I have to DUST all those tiny leaves. I decided to do a few groupings of items around the cupboards and DaySpringhas so generously provided a perfect item! They sent me a
Ornate Metal Collection – Cross Serving Tray
to review!

The Ornate Metal Cross Serving Tray is beautiful. It is a work of art, and I can’t actually see myself using it as a tray – its just too pretty. It is hand finished and designed exclusively for DaySpringby an artist. The tray is on sale for the month of may at only $17.99, and the regular price is $29.99! What a great price, it truly is beautiful. DaySpringhas the entire Ornate Metal Cross Line of products on sale at the Inspired Deals area of (In)Courage-  one of my favorite blogs! Here is a close up picture of the cross in the center of the tray…

 

Don’t you want one for yourself? I think I can help you out!
DaySpring also has generously provided me with a $20 coupon code for their site to giveaway to one of you! The code will take $20 off your purchase, however you will still be responsible for shipping charges.

Here are five ways to enter:
#1. Go to DaySpring- look around, then come back here and leave a comment on what you would purchase
#2. Subscribe to 107down
#3. Like 107down on Facebook
#4. Follow 107down on Twitter
#5. Like Dayspring on Facebook

Please leave a separate comment for each entry by Thursday, May 19th and then I will draw the winner!

********Giveaway CLOSED********

I was provided this tray and the giveaway code by DaySpring in exchange for my honest review of the product.  I am disclosing this in compliance with the ruling of the Federal Trade Commission, 16 CFR Part 255.  All opinions expressed are my own, and are totally honest.  This post contains affiliate links.


Winner of the book: The Heart Mender

 The winner of the giveaway: The Heart Mender by Andy Andrews is #5!
Kimberly said… I am reading Growing Kids God’s Way and next on the list is On Becoming Potty Wise then Potty Training Boys the Easy Way. My mom left a Janette Oke book when she was here so I’ll read that one when I’m wanting a fun, easy read. 
Kimberly, I cannot access your blogger profile, so please contact me at 
alanagruss(at)gmail-dot-com by Sunday, June 27th. If I don’t hear from Kimberly by them, I will choose a new winner!
Thanks to everyone for participating in my first blog giveaway!

Progress Report

Starting Weight

264.2 - 2012

01/06/12-258/262.4
01/20/12 - 245/261.2
03/01/12 - 229
04/01/12 - 219
05/01/12 - 209
06/01/12 - 199!
07/01/12 - 189
08/01/12 - 179
09/01/12 - 169
10/01/12 - 161
11/01/12 - 153
12/01/12 - 145
January 2013 - Goal!