The last Wake Up Wednesday challenge was to set a goal for the New Year. Last year my goal was to stretch outside of myself. This year my word is GIVE. I'll tell you more about this as the New Year starts. I have some ideas to add to Wake Up Wednesdays and I think it's going to be cool. Sorry for the vagueness. I'll explain soon.
This week's challenge to to give a gift to someone you wouldn't normally give one to. We all have our family lists of people to give to, but wouldn't it be neat to surprise someone else with a gift? It could be a cashier at your favorite store. It could be someone from work. It could be an elderly neighbor. The point is to surprise someone who might not know you care. It doesn't have to by pricey. It could be something homemade and simple or even a thoughtful card.
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Now before you go we have a fun giveaway from Ashley at the Shine Project. You've heard me talk about Ashley a few times. She's an awesome, upbeat girl trying to do some good in the world. She's been working a lot of months to start a scholarship fund for underprivileged students at Cesar Chavez High School in Arizona. You can read more about the project HERE. Many of you have joined in to help in the project. Thank you!
Today Ashley is giving away a Shine necklace....
...and a Shine T-shirt.
She's also offering all of you readers a deal on the Shine necklaces. Buy two get one free. (Just tell her you're coming over from here to get the deal.) I think these would make a great Christmas presents.
For more info about how to get involved in Ashley's Shine project you can also visit her blog HERE.
Just leave ONE comment to enter the giveaway. Thanks for reading.
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What an awesome project! I also love her necklaces!
ReplyDeletevery fun idea - love the shirt and how you did your hair!
ReplyDeletevery fun idea - love the shirt and how you did your hair!
ReplyDeleteAwesome t-shirts! Thank you! =)
ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favourite quotes. Love those necklaces too!
ReplyDeleteI love the necklaces and the shirts!
ReplyDeletejenrsharpe@yahoo.com
Awesome idea and adorable necklace!
ReplyDeleteI just love the necklaces and the shirts too!
ReplyDeleteEvin5 at aol dot com
I love the message - and how cute is the small round with the flower! Awesome project and the single word necklace is touching. <3
ReplyDeleteSuch a great cause! Love the necklaces!
ReplyDeleteI love the necklaces! They are super cute and the t-shirts are adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove those t-shirts! Very inspirational!
ReplyDeleteGreat project. I love the necklaces & the shirts are awesome!! Love the message!
ReplyDeleteLove the shirt and necklace...great teach gifts!!
ReplyDeleteLove Ashley and The Shine Project, she's an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love them both! So beautifull!
ReplyDeleteI'm inn!
what a wonderful project! thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome cause! I love it, her products are adorabel!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea! I Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love Ashley's SHINE PROJECT and what it stands for! The new shirts are so cute and I have always loved the necklaces! Great Giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the project and the giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe necklaces are adorable! sewvery(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. What a great saying!
ReplyDeleteI love what she's doing for her community and inspiring others in the greater community. I'm so proud to know there are people like her in this world who are so brave to keep fighting the good fight.
ReplyDeletewhat an awsome giveaway thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special project! Thanks for the opportunity to win!=)
ReplyDeleteThose are the cutest shirts!
ReplyDeletevery sweet project
ReplyDeleteI love that yellow shirt! Eyecatching with a great saying. I have a ring that says that. Love that rose necklace! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteNice.
ReplyDeleteLove the "shine on" shirt! Such a great design and cause!
ReplyDeleteI love her tshirts!! She is such an amazing woman!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome T-shirts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway the shirt and necklace are too cute. I am so impressed with the design, it's always good to be reminded to shine!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the necklaces- so pretty. And the T-shirts are pretty awesome too!
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteAwesome. I love those necklaces!
ReplyDeletealicia9265(at)hotmail(dot)com
Sweet, love them both! :)
ReplyDeletekamiessig at gmail dot com
It only takes one person to change somebodies life :) What a wonderful person!
ReplyDeleteGreat necklaces! I wouldn't be able to wear one of the shirts for a while if I won since I'm currently growing out of regular sizes... ;) But but I'd wear the necklace a bunch until I could wear them together. Wonderful Project!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to have this shirt, it would be a good reminder to always have a positive attitude and to set a good example for my son.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklaces!
ReplyDeleteWhat an admirable project. And the necklaces are cute to boot!
ReplyDeleteAmazing necklaces! I would LOVE to win :)
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome idea...and what a great lady :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a fantastic project and cute designs!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute things!
ReplyDeletethemrsward at yahoo dot com
what a great project. and super cute necklaces too!
ReplyDeleteohhh those necklaces are soo pretty and those tshirts are dang SUPER fun!!! love em!!!
ReplyDeleteThose tee shirts are super cute.
ReplyDeleteAshley is an awesome woman and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklace. Would love to win it.
ReplyDeleteshelley.scottwright@gmail.com
What an awesome project. Love her necklace, shirt and lovely smile :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome young lady. Love that she gives back.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Ashley and thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous idea! I love the idea behind the shine project :)
ReplyDeletesign me up :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful necklace! I love the shirts too!
ReplyDeletelove the shirts as well as the necklaces
ReplyDeleteI Love this necklace!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to do this weeks challenge. Thank you for the charge to step outside ourselves and remember others. I really needed that reminder today!
ReplyDelete-the necklace is simply beautiful and who wouldn't love one of those fun upbeat T's.
felicia_cooper(at)hotmail(dot)com
Awesome necklace, hope I win!!!
ReplyDeleteDaniellebressner@msn.com
Great giveaway!
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome project!! and i love those necklaces!
ReplyDeleteLOVE those necklaces!!
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ReplyDeleteLove the Shine project! Beautiful necklaces too.
ReplyDeleteIve been following her for quite some time and I love her "Shine Project" posts.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my former college roommate's mother Debbie Forrest. Debbie always had inspirational words for us whenever we felt down about our academic, social, or spiritual lives. Her motto was "don't shrink, SHINE!" Debbie was also voted Mother of the Year in 2006 and even went to Washington DC to get the award. She runs her own nonprofit now in Arizona. I would love to track Debbie down and give her this necklace and let her know how she's influenced my life.
ReplyDeletegwynn.gang@gmail.com is my email, if I have the pleasure of winning this special item!
Love the shirt! So fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat project and love necklaces and shirt. My daughter would love the shirt. cactusroper2002@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway! Love the necklace and such a great "Project"!!
ReplyDeletemommy.2kidsnc (at) yahoo (dot) com
i LOVE it! SHINE ON! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! Thanks!
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That is a wonderful project, the necklaces and the shirts are cute also.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I believe I will to your challenge but I will give to a couple people I don't normally give to. When I thought about it I thought of more then one person, such as my favorite barista.
What a great idea! Great shirt and necklace!
ReplyDeleteThose t-shirts are great! And the necklaces are lovely! What a great project she has going on! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great project! Love the necklaces and especially the t-shirts! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletelove what she's doing over at The Shine Project! So awesome!
ReplyDeletesuch a great idea and necklace!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great project...and a great giveaway! Thank you so much. :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I'd love them!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteTwo words: Ashley rocks.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of that project- what a great cause. And seriously amazing necklaces and shirts!!!
ReplyDeleteHer project is amazing and products adorable! I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteAdorable necklaces!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard that quote before...LOVE IT! Need one of those shirts too :)
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the new Shine shirts, and the flower necklace. So cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reminder to GIVE this holiday season!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely necklace and t-shirt
ReplyDeleteOH, I would so love to win this necklace....My BFF see each other every Christmas Day, it's our tradition, but this year all the adults have decided not to give presents, not even a Kris Kringle, cuz we are all so broke, so we are just giving to the kids. My BFF is the best person I know!! She is raising three kids by herself and is a fantastic 2nd grade teacher! I would love to give this to her (technically I never bought it, if I won, heehee) because she still shines through all her trials and triumphs!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteawesome project AND giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the necklaces, t-shirts and Shine Blog!
ReplyDeletekwolf42@hotmail.com
Amazing project !
ReplyDeleteAmazing girl !
Beautiful necklaces !
Thanks for the giveaway !
isabellehomier at gmail .com
I think Shine is a great slogan. Cool giveaway.
ReplyDeleteshanasteve@msn.com
Love the necklaces!! :)
ReplyDeleteCute necklaces. Going over now to learn more about her project...
ReplyDeleteI love these.
ReplyDeleteninajanke (@)gmail dot com
love the shirts..
ReplyDeleteYes, please. Cindyhinckley at msn
ReplyDeleteI love Ashley's blog and would love one of her necklaces! What a beautiful message!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I love the grey and yellow on the shirts! liz.taylor24@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is sweet, but I also love a cute shirt!
ReplyDeletemrs.pulido@hotmail.com
Gorgeous!! I love them.
ReplyDeleteNice necklaces!
ReplyDeleteIf I won this shine necklace I have the perfect person to surprise and gift it to her to show her that I care. Its someone I have become friends with via my daughters school and our paths have crossed a few timees. Thank you for a great give a way.
ReplyDeleteLove Ashley's blog and the shirt and necklace! This would be a perfect gift for my little sis and I might have to get one for myself too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeletelove the necklaces! cute shirt too! thanks for the chance to win! :)
ReplyDeleteI adore the necklace with the rose! Can she ship to Canada before Christmas if I order from her?
ReplyDeletesoulrunner(at)hotmail(dot)ca
How great! Thanks to you (and Ashley) for sharing!
ReplyDeletethose are such cool necklaces and love the shine project idea. thanks for the opportunity and have great day
ReplyDeleteThings have been so hard for me lately...I would love to win this and give to my mother for Christmas.....love the t-shirt and necklace and know she would too...
ReplyDeleteThis would make a wonderful sweet 16 gift for my daughter. Her birthday is just a few weeks after Christmas, and I won't be able to do what I would love to do (my sister does Christmas for my girls as it is). I hope you choose me, so I can give this to my sweet girl!
ReplyDeletelove this! and love the idea of shining on!
ReplyDeleteCute stuff and great cause. :)
ReplyDeletesarah at dahlhome dot org
This is such a great cause!
ReplyDeletebandgeek66 at hotmail dot com
Beautiful necklaces
ReplyDeleteThese necklaces are really adorable! I love how she uses the beads to dress them up a bit. All for a great cause!
ReplyDeleteAmy @ jackspratwife.blogspot.com
amyvernagallo at gmail dot com
Shine on!
ReplyDeletebridgit (at) tomcook d0t net
The necklace is so cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Love the shirts and necklaces!
ReplyDeletelove that necklace!! shine on!
ReplyDeletelove the necklace - very cute!
ReplyDeleteVery cute
ReplyDeletejaberwax@aol.com
What cheerful necklaces! Love them! :)
ReplyDeletesalad.and.poptarts@gmail.com
I love all of her stuff!
ReplyDeleteKim
What an awesome idea. I love the saying on the shirts.
ReplyDeleteI love the shine project! They are the current "charity of the quarter" for my shop. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love The Shine Project! And I love that you do these Wake Up Wednesdays. Thanks for the great ideas to help us all become better people. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of "shine." Such a great word to be interpretted in so many inspiring ways. I'd love to have a necklace or shirt to remind myself to "shine."
ReplyDeletelove the concept behind SHINE!
ReplyDeleteluvyabunches121@yahoo.com
I already gave gifts to our garbage collector persons. Got them cards and Starbucks gift cards. Left them taped to the lid of the trash can:) They work so hard and the mornings here have been so cold... I think it's a great idea to give a gift to someone who would not expect it of you.
ReplyDeleteI Love Ashley & "The Shine Project" !
ReplyDeleteLove the Shine Project. If we were all like Ashley - the world would be an amazing place.
ReplyDeleteI have been following Ashley's blog since you posted about the change for change. I love inspiring people like this. It motivates me to look around and see what I can do to help those around me.
ReplyDeleteLove Ashley!!! great giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteGonna have to head over and check out the necklace for sure. I love your idea to give a gift to someone. Gonna do that for sure....
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ReplyDeleteHer necklaces are so beautiful!Hope to be the lucky winner.
ReplyDeletesherrychiang0905@hotmail.com
This is a great giveaway. I love her project!
ReplyDeleteHallielouwho at gmail dot com
Ashley is wonderful! Her cause is so worthy!! And thanks for the chance to win a cool necklace and T-shirt!
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ReplyDeleteI love that idea! nattiesue2 @ hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing challenge, I can't wait to figure out who I am going to give a gift too! I LOVE this giveaway, the shine project and I am momma both inspire me so much! My fingers are crossed tight!
ReplyDeleteI love her Shine necklaces! I need to go buy one for myself and my oldest girls, but I'd love to win one even more. :)
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ReplyDeleteI love the "Shine On" t-shirt it reminds me of that song "Play On" by Carrie Underwood. I love the necklace! I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway! It will make the perfect gift for a friend!
ReplyDeleteYay! I would love to win one of her necklaces and t shirts. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely necklace and lovely cause. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Thanks for a great giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! I love that she is working so hard for her cause!
ReplyDeleteher project is thoughful
ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favorite quotes, from Gandhi. Bring on the SHINE.
ReplyDeleteI think it is such a great cause! I love the jewelry and the shirts! Perfect right before Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWonderful project and great necklace and t-shirt!
ReplyDeletecereza25 at yahoo dot com
Those necklaces are beautiful and what a great project!
ReplyDeleteHer projects are so inspiring!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the necklaces!
It is so good to see someone so kind hearted enough to do some good locally, it seems we give away so much help to other outries, our people need taken care of and charity as well. What she is doing is brilliant and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable!
ReplyDeleteVery cute necklace and I love the quote on her t-shirt...be the change you want to see. Thanks for the giveaway. Kathy
ReplyDeletebigfamily 8 (at) yahoo (dot) (com)
What a great message!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful project!
ReplyDeleteThis little light of mine -- thanks for the great gift idea
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired. Great message.
ReplyDeleteKimmie
Beautiful necklace, great message.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the necklace and t-shirt!! We took the challenge and gave a gift to the janitor at my kids' school. On Christmas day, we usually make up some goodie bags and take them to gas station workers. Thanks for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove the message on the shirt! And of course I love giveaways!
ReplyDeleteAh!! Yes please!
ReplyDeleteky.jackson@gmail.com
I would love this
ReplyDeleteLove the necklaces...especially the one with the flower charm!
ReplyDeleteThose necklaces are so pretty! Anyone would be thrilled to win one, I'm sure :)
ReplyDeleteThere is a person in my life who I feel I never can repay for the person that she is, always thinking of others and never wanting anything in return. You have made me realize today is the day to repay. Love the giveaway.Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love the challenge for this week as well as the giveaway. I love reading what others are doing to better the world and I agree 100% with the t-shirt.. be the change you wish to see!
ReplyDeleteI love the necklaces, so cute!
ReplyDeleteooh! I want to win! The necklace is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Ashley's blog!! The necklace is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the necklace! So cute and such a great message!
ReplyDeleteCute! Thanks
ReplyDeletethis is such a great giveaway for such a great cause!
ReplyDeletejessicarwarfield at gmail dot com