What better way to celebrate my birthday than with a few of my favorite things? Several people have thought it strange to be GIVING a gift for my birthday but there is a verse that says “It is more blessed to give than to receive” AND I love giving gifts. It brings me great enjoyment to be able to share this special day and give someone else a lovely gift – a week or two later! I love giveaways and love winning them even more, so why not give one of my readers a WIN? So, today I am giving away a few of my favorite things – books, chocolate, and Starbucks.
The winner will get –
* Scatter Joy is a book about best-selling greeting card artist Kathy Davis, “who shares her personal journey of fulfilling her dreams and letting
joy chase her fears away and change her world.”
* 1 bar of Divine Chocolate – Divine Dark Chocolate Raspberry – only some of the best chocolate I ever had.
* 1 $5 Starbucks gift card. (My favorite drink is non-fat, no water chai but you can get whatever you want.)
All you need to do to enter is comment on the best birthday gift you have ever received.
Enter and treat yourself or stash them for gifts for someone else. Whatever you do, enter, share, and good luck!
*This giveaway is not sponsored by anyone else. It may include affiliate links which do help pay for my blog. Giveaway ends May 2, Midnight, Pacific time. You must be 18 years or older and live in the USA to be eligible for this giveaway. When the giveaway ends I will choose a winner via random.org. I will then email the winner so make sure you give an accurate email address that you check frequently as you will have 48 hours to reply. If you do not reply within 48 hours I will need to choose a new winner. Your prize will be mailed within 1 week of address verification.
The best birthday gift I ever received was a heart-shaped sterling silver diamond necklace from my mother.
My parents organized a party for my 18th bday – had 40 of my friends and classmates come, had a 3 layered pretty cake, they hired a caterer and a DJ to play dance music. It was so sweet and had a blast! Thanks for the chance 🙂
That sounds like a great 18th birthday party!
The best birthday gift I ever received was a gift certificate to my favorite nail salon for a YEAR’s worth of pedicures. It including the pedicure, design, and TIP. Let’s just say my husband got much deserved love for that one. Now let’s see if he can ever top it though!
Oooo, that WILL be a hard one to top!
Last year being cancer free is the best b-day present I’ve ever had.Thank you 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS! That would be the best gift ever!
My 1st car, when I was 16.
Very nice. What kind of car was it?
The best birthday gift I got was my coffee mug with the statement “Crazy Cat Lady’s Mug” . I have 5 cats and 1 dog.
The very best and most treasured gift was a photo album that my dad made himself. It started with pictures of the house he was born in, very early family pictures, then went to the house I was born and my life until that particular birthday. It is something that is SOOOO very special especially now that he is gone. I plan to do one for each of my daughters. How thoughtful of him…
My sister gave me a Kindle reader for my birthday but I had to go to Georgia to get it–I live in Pa. A few months later she flew my down there and we had a wonderful time. The Kindle is still my favorite thing with over 500 free books now!!
That is a great gift, especially because SHE flew you down. 🙂 Love my Kindle too but it died. Also love all the free books.
My best birthday present was when I was thirteen and my best friend threw me a surprise party.
That is a nice memory to have.
Hi – I just recently had my best birthday ever. It was my 70th and my sister and her kids threw a “Fiesta” for me. They invited all of my friends and they all came! It was a great and fun day and a wonderful way to start a new era!
What a great way to celebrate!
The best birthday gift had to be a Barnes and Noble gift card I got from my brother..it was a lot of money..cha-ching and I love that store. Nice surprise.
Happy Birthday!! This is such a sweet idea. One of the best gifts I ever received was being able to go to a concert and see my favorite group. Loved it! Thanks for the giveaway!
getting pregnant with my son.
My best birthday gift was the birth of my twins, son and daughter, 3 days before my birthday. Best gift ever!
We went on a cruise a month after my birthday this year (my husband likes to combine holidays)
Last year my husband planned a surprise family trip to the Georgia Aquarium – and managed to keep quiet about it until the night before! We went to the Silver Skillet that was featured on Diner Drive-ins and Dives and had awesome breakfast then spent the whole day at the aquarium – my favorite place.
I love family trips for birthdays. Even better is how thoughtful he was.
massage and pedicure. Not fancy but oh so awesome!! 🙂
Pampering gifts a GREAT gifts!
The best gift I ever received was on my 40th birthday. My family pitched in to surprise me with a shopping spree and my sisters were my personal shoppers. 🙂
On my 40th birthday my youngest gave me a Harry Potter time turner…so I can go back to when they were younger or to our favorite times. It was so sweet and thoughtful
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That’s a sweet idea.
my favorite gift i have received as a birthday gift would be a necklace from my dad with my initials engraved in it. i wear it everyday!
That is a very special gift.
The best (early) birthday present when my daughters were born. They were both born a week before my birthday!!
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Twins or two different years?
the best birthday gift i’ve ever received was when i was sick with the flu and my boyfriend traveled an hour standing on a city bus to see me. he made me grilled cheese and bought me a pillow pet to lounge on. it was so sweet!
Very sweet…especially risking the flu!!
My best birthday present was the year my Dad had a heart attack, he got out of the hospital and was home doing pretty well for my birthday. I was so happy and grateful! Best birthday present EVER!
I can imagine. My dad had a heart attack and it is so scary and awful! It was near HIS and my sister’s birthday though.
The very best birthday gift I ever received was my engagement ring from my sweet husband– then we were married a year and a day after so he would never for get Our anniversary. It was and still is the best– I don’t think he will ever top it.–Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂
You are welcome. That is a great gift.
when my then 16 year old son drove to the college class I was taking to present to me the 36 roses that he had purchased for me using his paper route money. 🙂
Aw, so sweet and at an age where they get embarrassed so easily.
A kitchen Aid Mixer!!! Best gift ever!
Me too!! LOVE that gift. Have to say my Kindle ranks right up there though too. They were both Christmas gifts though
A trip to Disneyland was my best birthday gift ever
That wold be a pretty awesome gift!
things? Just going down to Atlantic City with brother and sister for the weekend was good.
Trips can be counted. ANY gift. 🙂
Anything my son ever made me for my birthday – homemade gifts are the best.
Very sweet gifts.
The best present I’ve received is a camera that my husband purchased while on business in Japam.
Ooooh, nice! Too bad you couldn’t go WITH him to Japan. My brother is there and I want to go so badly. Not happening though.
An European getaway 🙂
Great gift. I love traveling. Where did you go?
the best bday present i ever received was my set of calphalon cookware that hubby got me for my 30th bday. large set, plus extras, and exactly what i wanted. he and the kiddos followed up 8 months later with the huge calphalon ceiling mounted pot rack. thanks for this really great giveaway (i want the chocolate!!!!)
The chocolate is SO GOOD! I love and want a Calphalon set so bad!
The best birthday gift I ever received was finding out I was pregnant with my son on my birthday last year.
the best BD gifts i can think of are the ones i can find to give to others. that makes me happiest. my latest find was a laptop 🙂
My niece was born on my 14 th birthday!
I got a bracelet that I really wanted for a while for my birthday this year.
I have gotten many wonderful things for my birthday but the best was the bouquet of dandelions my kids picked for me. The smiles and yellow noses were priceless.
The best birthday gift I ever received was my kindle fire.
The best birthday gift I’ve ever gotten was a day out with my friends, we went shopping, had lunch and saw a movie, and stopped for ice cream after. Just a fun day!
best birthday gift you have ever received: tickets to Disneyland!
A laptop was my best birthday gift.
Happy Birthday! My favorite gift was getting a kid’s free date with my husband! We have 4 little ones ages 7, 6, 4, and 2.
My favorite bday gift…I have two favorites….first, my hubby proposed on my bday…that was the best bday present ever. Second, he gave me one of my show dogs as a Xmas/bday present one year (my bday is in early Jan so I often get combo presents) …. While I don’t advocate giving dogs as presents normally, in my case, it was beyond perfect….I’d been looking at this sweet little boy since I saw the litter announcement….finally just before Xmas, he said….”if you want him….email the lady and he will be your Xmas/bday present)…. Anyone who knows me knows this was a perfect gift for me! I am a huge dog lover! I have eight, including three rescues. Thank you for th chance to win this giveaway….three great things….coffee, chocolate and a good book! And to complete it, my sweet doggies sitting with me as I enjoyed the book and goodies! Thanks
Hit the wrong button and sent to soon…..as I was trying to say, thanks for the great giveaway and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Happy Birthday!!! My favorite birthday gifts are the homemade cards from my daughters. I love the sentiments they write inside because they are from the heart….not something you can buy in a store.
One time for my birthday, I was taken scuba diving… so fun!!
My favorite gift was Sonos so I could listen to music all over my house.
Finding out I was pregnant after years of infertility treatment.
Best birthday gift I have gotten is a diamond ring from my husband!
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My best gift a shopping spree w/ my mom:) BTW, what is a no water chai? I love Chai from Starbucks, but wish it was stronger…so wondering what the no-water chai is.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Mine was a tiny party my Mom and Aunt gave me with my favorite dinner and a cake they picked out for me
I can’t remember a gift that was the best but my last birthday party was the best. My husband was out of town so a bunch of my friends took me to dinner and a movie while my mom watched my kids. It was special because I felt so loved even though I was sad and missing my husband. I have amazing friends!!
my best birthday gift was a trip to see family
I know this sounds kind of cheesy but I honestly can’t remember the “best” birthday gift I ever received. The best birthdays for me are the ones I get to spend with family! That’s the best gift I could receive.
I agree! They are the best birthdays.
a car for my 16th!!
What kind of car was it?
I have no idea what my best birthday gift has been. My parents have been sending money to help with bills for years now. My boyfriend and I have been skipping birthday gifts for about 4 years as well because we can’t afford it. He did pick me some wildflowers and gave me a very heartfelt card last year. That was enough for me. 🙂
Sometimes it is the things that don’t cost a penny but lots of thought.
My phone and many different birthday events! jessicapeeling@yahoo.com
We love birthday events in this house.
The best birthday gift I’ve gotten is my middle daughter, she was born just a couple days after my birthday!
Very sweet.
I’m not sure if it was a birthday or Christmas, but my favorite gift is my KitchenAid mixer! I bake all of our bread and make nearly everything from scratch, so it gets a lot of work!
My Kitchen Aid mixer was a Christmas present and it definitely gets a workout too!
camera!
Great gift! Now you can capture all the other special moments with great pictures.
My best birthday present ever was being whisked away to The Bahamas without a clue!
WOW! How did that get pulled off? That is awesome!
May sounds silly, but a homemade bday card from my son!
Nothing silly about it. Thanks for entering. 🙂
Our Camera!
A cooling fan.
One of my favorite gifts started a few years ago and has turned in to a ‘tradition.’ My parents come for a visit close to my birthday and they plant flowers in all my flowerpots on our back deck and front porch. I love the way the deck is transformed into a relaxing place to hang out.
What a great gift and tradition! Nice seeing you over here. 🙂
Happy Birthday Heather! I’d love to win this. I’m a huge chocolate lover and personally like caramel lattes. 🙂
Thank you. Caramel Lattes are good also.
my engagement ring
That is an awesome gift!