THE ANNUAL LDW GIVEAWAY!!!

YAY!!!!  It is that time of year again!!!  July is the medial new year, is it not?  And so for the last few years our fearless leader Melisa has organizer a giveaway to commemorate the changing of the medical seasons.  This year she has turned it over to me, Sarah, and I am super excited for you guys to see all of the amazing things we have up for grabs.  There are FORTY-THREE prizes available!!  WOHOO!!!

Before I go through the prizes with you let's talk rules for a second.  First of all, you need to be a member of the Lives of Doctor's Wives FB group to win.  Sorry, but them's the breaks.  If you are not yet a member then feel free to request membership!  Our group is open to all females attached to an MD/DO student/resident/attending.  It is a wonderful, active support group of amazing women, and we passed 1,000 members this year!  Fun!

Secondly, this contest is open to US Residents only.  SORRY!  It is just too hard and too expensive to coordinate international shipping with all of these generous donors.

Lastly, I will be verifying entries, so please be honest about which requirements you choose to do on the Rafflecopter widget.  You can log into it through your FB account, and then just read the directions, follow them if you so choose, and click on them to confirm that you entered.  I know it is a bit of extra work, but you aren't required to do any of them for entry other than leaving a blog comment.  Going through the other options will earn you extra entries and give our amazing donors a little love.  I think they deserve it, don't you?!

This contest will be open for one week, at which point I will use the Rafflecopter widget to randomly draw winners.  Because the computer will be doing all of the drawing, EVERYONE in LDW is eligible to enter---including our donors, administrators, and even myself!  I don't choose the winners.  I just email them to tell them they won.  :)  I will email the winners once I have verified the entries.  If winners do not respond to my emails within 48 hours they forfeit their prizes and another winner will be chosen. 

The only other change from giveaways of the past is that you do not get to pick and choose your prizes.  SORRY!  There are too many prizes available.  I will simply be going down the list.  The first winner drawn gets the first prize on the list and so on and so forth.  If you do not want your prize that is fine, but you will not get another one.  You will simply be choosing not to win anything.  I apologize for any disappointment that this may cause, but due to the sheer volume of prizes I simply can not keep up with requests and switching around prizes this year.

Now let's get to the GOOD stuff: THE PRIZES!!!!  Check them all out and then be sure to comment and enter at the bottom!  WOOHOO!!  I'm excited, aren't you?!  Get ready, because this is a long, LONG list of goodies!!

·      TWO $50 Amazon Gift Cards donated by Scribes For You!  (Veena Jetti)

Scribes For You- Coming August 1st, 2013! Looking for a writing service to update your medical blog and keep your profession at the forefront of patient's minds? Visit www.scribesforyou.com to get blogs on any topic for pennies per word! Looking to make a little extra money from home? You can write blogs on a variety of topics and earn cash straight to your PayPal account!

·      $20 Shop Credit to Bombshell BlingJewelry donated by Sarah Westover McKenna

Bombshell Bling Jewelry is handmade jewelry from Sarah, Defender of Bling, McKenna.  Crystal, pearls, stones, and more!

·      A Stephanie Johnson Scarlett Satchel in caramel colored leather with fuchsia lining worth a whopping $382 donated by Clara Tsai.  (WOOHOO, right?!)

·      TWO sets of two handmade headbands for little ladies donated and made by our own talented Karie Moser.  Aren’t her girls the cutest?!

·      A Mary Kay Satin Hands Set donated by Sandi Chamyan, valued at $34

·      $20 Shop Credit to Blisstudio donated by Julie Merrill Jensen

Blisstudio jewelry is created by hand from our own talented Julie.  I love those bracelets!

·      TWO bags of Choffy donated by our fearless leader, Melisa Jones Mons.  (Two different winners, valued at $15 a bag.)

12 oz bag of Choffy for 2 winners! Choffy is made from 100% cacao (chocolate), beans roasted and ground to create a rich drink that provides long-lasting energy and whole-body wellness. Not only does Choffy taste good, it’s really good for you. It contains no sugar, dairy, or chemicals; in fact, all it contains is cacao. Richer and more robust than hot chocolate, it brews just like coffee. But unlike coffee, it supplies you with long-lasting energy without the crash or other negative effects of caffeine. The only thing that’s addictive about it is the taste! LDW members can email smile4choffy@hotmail.com with your order number from www.drinkchoffy.com/smile and I'll send you a free 4 oz bag of any variety.

·      The All in One Crossbody by Vera Bradley donated by Crisanne Barker, valued at $54

·      TWO cake toppers from Top It Off Gum Paste Cupcake and CakeToppers, owned and operated by Jennifer Fielding Ozuna

Our own Jennifer is an outrageously talented cake decorator, and she is donating two decorated cake toppers (one topper each for two different winners) or 24 cupcake toppers, with a total value of $40 plus shipping.  She does not do licensed images, but she is talented enough to make any theme work!

·      TWO copies of the book Surviving Residency:  A Medical Spouse Guide to Embracing theTraining Years written and donated by our own Kristen Math

·      One Ultimate Body Applicator Wrap donated by Tammy Behrman, valued at $25

Expect "ultimate" results with this amazing 45-minute body Applicator! The Ultimate Body Applicator is a non-woven cloth wrap that has been infused with a powerful, botanically-based formula to deliver maximum tightening, toning, and firming results where applied to the skin.  The Wrap promises to tighten, tone and firm, minimize cellulite, and improve skin texture and tightness.  Results can be seen in as little as 45 minutes, and progressive results are seen over 72 hours.  Made with natural ingredients. 

·      One black Coach Wristlet donated by Veena Jetti, valued at $50

·      A $15 Shop Credit to The SimplePerks Modern Typography Designs donated by Kristin Murphy

Our very own Kristin Murphy is a talented graphics artist who has created gorgeous prints that you can use to decorate your home, and many of them are customizable!

·      A $100 Dining Dough Gift Certificate donated by Veena Jetti

 

·      A $20 eGift Card from Powell’s BookStore donated by Tif Sweeney of Tif Talks Books

Our very own Tif Sweeney write a blog about books called Tif Talks Books.  You can find her on her blog, Facebook, or Twitter.

·      BABY SIGNING TIME VOLUME 1 DVD/CD donated by Melisa Jones Mons

Babies can use simple signs to communicate before they learn to talk! Toddlers and preschool children use signing to boost vocabulary and get ready for reading. Give your child all of the proven benefits of signing with Baby Signing Time. Signing Time was featured on Mommy MD Guides for its benefits for toddlers and beyond! LDW members can email signingwithasmile@hotmail.com for a 40% discount on Baby Signing Time materials until July 31st.

·      POTTY TIME DVD/CD donated by Melisa Jones Mons

Sing, sign and dance your way through potty training with Emmy-nominated host Rachel Coleman. This playful and positive approach supports any potty training method you choose. Includes DVD and CD. LDW members can email signingwithasmile@hotmail.com for a 40% discount (until July 31st) on your order of Potty Time!

·      “Brave” European Bracelet from Princess Cameos Etsy Shop donated by Mary Ann Clements

Princess Merida's fiery red hair and deep teal gown inspired this European style bracelet for the Disney-Pixar Brave fan. Three charms dangle from the end of the bracelet: a bear, a Celtic knot, and a bow and arrow. The bear and Celtic knot charms are silver-plated; the bow and arrow charm is sterling silver. The glass, cloisonné, and silver-plated large-hole beads are strung on a Dione snake-style chain. The bracelet has a removable screw end and a small extension to the bracelet.

·      “Tangled” Charm Bracelet from Princess Cameos Etsy Shop donated by Mary Ann Clements

With its chameleon and frying pan, this charm bracelet brings a smile to anyone who loves Rapunzel's story from Disney's Tangled. The five charms are a paint palette, a chameleon, a crown, a frying pan, and a saddled horse. The silver-plated chain has a lobster clasp.

·      Free Cosmetic Tele-dermatology consult donated by Amy Chabra, valued at $60+.

See a board-certified Dermatologist from the comfort of your home. Thinking about an anti-wrinkle regimen? Want to get advice from an actual skin expert? Then this give-away is for you! First, download the free app.  Second, submit photos of skin problem.  Third, get treated... If your suggested treatment includes prescription anti-wrinkle cream, lightening cream or prescription medication, the Dermatologist will fax a prescription to whichever pharmacy you selected. Regardless of who wins the give away, anyone can download the free app HERE.

·      $20 Shop Credit from EesaFashionista Children’s Clothing Boutique on Etsy, donated and created by Amy Nelson.

Our own Amy creates fabulous, unique clothing creations for little ladies!  I love her fabric choices!  This shop credit is good for 60 days.

·      One full-sized Scentsy warmer donated by our own Beka Dougherty

·      Colorful, one-of-a-kind handmade shawl, made and donated by our own talented Clara Tsai.  (Modeled by her neighbor, and valued at $80.)

·      TEN copies of Doctor’s Eyes Only donated by Larson Financial (So generous!)

Larson Financial is donating TEN copies of their new book. DOCTOR'S EYES ONLY: Exclusive Strategies for Today's Doctors andDentists is the missing financial guide that physicians need as a supplement to their ongoing professional training. These pages include basic financial wisdom that could end up saving you millions of dollars throughout your medical career.  The strategies and advice contained are unique to the needs of high-income physicians and dentists. Asset protection, investment fundamentals, tax planning, and practice management are well covered by the leaders of America's largest financial firm that exclusively serves the needs of high income medical professionals.

·      Shooting Star Earrings, made and donated by Sandra Zeigler

These beautiful, unique earrings are valued at $30 and hypoallergenic.  They are handmade by Sandra and sold on her website, Earrings by Saturne.

·      A set of Kate Spade inspired earrings and necklace, donated by Melissa Stringham.

The winner can choose a set in one of the following color choices: black, white, yellow, pink, navy, green, or violet.  Valued at $19.99.  

·      Hand-knit Gregory Patrick Panda Bear donated by Clara Tsai, valued at $25

A lovely bracelet in the winner's choice of colors, donated by Ruth Ashlock, and made by the talented designer behind www.threescoopsofvanilla.com, who donates all of her proceeds to help animal shelters.

WOOWHEE!!  What an amazing haul, right?!  Good luck!!!  Enter below using the Rafflecopter widget, and don't forget to comment!  (If it is "asleep" just refresh your page.)
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