So, after a crazy day full of errands, snow, and Chinese food, we’re getting ready to watch our traditional Christmas Eve movie: A Christmas Carol. I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday. And of course . . .
Love, French Fry Runner
Shine On, Sporty Girl Necklace Review and Giveaway!
Okay, I’ll be honest. I’m terrified about hosting my first giveaway . . . but here goes nothing! 🙂
Have you ever heard of Shine On, Sporty Girl? Well, you should, because they’re awesome. And they make great products. I first came across this Etsy shop in my perusing running items. I thought they made really cute necklaces, and I immediately wanted one–this one:
Isn’t it pretty? Not only does Shine On, Sporty Girl sell cute necklaces, but they also offer Christmas ornaments, medal racks, and more! I love the look of all their products, so I reached out to the shop owner, Kate, and she sent me a necklace to review. I LOVE it! It’s really cute and very high quality. The necklace comes on an adjustable chain and has super high quality charms. According to the shop description,
[Our] marathon running medal displays and triathlon medal display racks [are] crafted in steel. [Our] marathon running jewelry, runner charm necklaces, and triathlon jewelry [are] cast in lead-free pewter. Medal display racks for running and triathlon are so artful, and made of sturdy steel, then hand finished for a unique look.
Their customer service, quality of products, and shipping and handling is awesome. I ordered a Christmas ornament that I love, and I got it super fast. Yes, it didn’t have to travel very far to me, but it’s great that they ship so quickly after a customer order.
Hands down, Shine On, Sporty Girl makes fantastic products, and I recommend you go check out the store for yourself.
Now, because I love the store and their products, Kate and Team have generously offered this necklace to give away:
Run tag is 1/2″ wide and and just under 1.5″ long
Distance Charm is 1/2″
Swarovski Crystal bead is 6mm
Silver tone chain is 18″
I wish I could keep it since it’s so awesome, but alas, one of you will be getting it for a late Christmas/New Year’s present. The 13.1 charm and crystal are super cute. I hope you love it as much as I do.
Also check out Tribute Sport (affiliate of Shine On, Sporty Girl) for all wholesale orders, custom awards, finisher medals, and other products.
Enter now! Contest ends December 30, 2012 at 12:00 a.m., mountain standard time. Must be 18 years or older and a US resident. Winners will be chosen via Rafflecopter. I will announce the winner on January 2.
DISCLAIMER: Shine On, Sporty Girl provided me with one necklace to review and give away to readers. I was not compensated in any other way or encouraged to express a particular opinion. I think their necklaces and ornaments rock and want to share them with you!
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Hold On to the Holidays
This week has been extremely busy for me, so sorry for the lack of content here on the bloggity. Also sorry if this post seems a little disjointed/doesn’t make sense. I only slept for like 4 hours last night, from 12:30 to 4:30, friends. Good times. 🙂
Now, I don’t know about you, but sometimes I wish I could be a little kid with boundless energy and excitement–especially during the Christmas season. I love Christmas and all the holiday hoopla, but this year the holidays have snuck up on me and are threatening to pass me by. It doesn’t help that I’m not in college anymore and don’t get 3 weeks off for Christmas break. Sigh.
I have some tips below (in no particular order) to help us all dive deeper into this wonderful season. Feel free to add some of your own.
- Drink lots of hot chocolate. I love this idea, and it’s really helped me get into the holiday spirit. The peppermint kind is especially delicious.
- Sign up for a holiday race. I didn’t run a turkey trot or Santa dash this year, but I think it would be super fun to dress up in holiday garb and soak in the race atmosphere.
- Serve others. There are a ton of opportunities to serve year round, but there are many more around the holidays. Adopt an angel tree child, volunteer at a soup kitchen, donate to various charities, or bake cookies for a neighbor.
- See neighborhood lights. This is one of my favorites. The child inside me will always love the wonder of Christmas lights. They’re so magical. (You could also grab a buddy and run around your neighborhood when it’s getting dark or before the sun rises.)
- Watch Christmas movies. Christmas Vacation, A Muppet Christmas Carol, White Christmas, A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, and The Christmas Story are all classics. I also love Serendipity, While You Were Sleeping, and The Holiday. (Not ashamed to admit I love chick flicks–in moderation of course.)
Well, that’s all I have for now. Stay tuned tomorrow for an awesome giveaway (for real).
Oh, and here’s a holiday kitten:
What are some of your favorite holiday traditions?