The Faithful Merchant {GIVEAWAY!}

Honest. I didn't mean to leave you hanging with this teaser for a whole month:

Some of you guessed that the "boymom" pendant is mine. You were not wrong. 😉

meant to do the giveaway before Christmas, but, well... Christmas. As much as we tried to keep the holiday season easy and simple this year, we had recitals, Christmas programs, rehearsals for those programs, caroling, cookie-baking, shopping, wrapping, parties, and on and on. {Incidentally, we've already decided we're going to start the 2017/2018 school year in early August, so we can take the entire month of December off. But I digress.} So...

{let's kick off 2017 with an exciting GIVEAWAY!}

First, allow me the pleasure of introducing you to The Faithful Merchant, a small, home-based business in Eau Claire, Wisconsin headed up by my friend Alyssa. When I first met her, Alyssa's family was moving to our local area, and we were introduced by a mutual friend. I wish I had gotten to spend more time with her before she headed back to Eau Claire. We had so much in common, I felt like we must be kindred spirits. We are both Jesus girls, homeschooling mamas to three boys (this was before I was pregnant with Theo, of course), and shared a connection to Eau Claire. (I earned my degree in Education from UW-Eau Claire.) Alyssa and her husband, Jon, work together as The Faithful Merchant to create inspirational, beautiful, and affordable handmade gifts, including pendant necklaces, key-chains, mugs, quote and family boards, totes, apparel, and more! Their vision is to make an impact through the things they are most passionate about: TFM, their faith, and health and wellness.

You can view The Faithful Merchant's products on their Facebook page. Their merchandise is very affordable (yay!), but you can save even more by hosting an online party. {It's so easy, and you don't have to clean your house or provide snacks!} I have participated in a grand total of TWO online parties ever, and TFM was super-patient with me when I was asking a ba-squillion questions. 🙂 I shopped during their online Holiday Party and got a lot of my Christmas shopping done. Check out my goodies!

The Faithful Merchant's merchandise is available in a rainbow of colors, but I tend to gravitate toward black and white. Obviously. 😉

 

I got this beauty for my sister-in-law who loves to travel.

 

Have I mentioned that The Faithful Merchant will do CUSTOM work? This pendant design normally says, "mom life is the best life," but I got it customized for my mom, aka "Nana." She loved it. The key-chain was so well crafted, my mom had a hard time believing it was handmade!

 

I just had to get myself this pendant, because... #boymom.

 

Aaaaaaand this keychain might just be my favorite. 🙂

 

You can choose from a myriad of beautiful designs (120, in fact!), PLUS The Faithful Merchant can customize your order!

 

TFM just released a new line of super-cute "boss" tees!

 

You know I'm all heart-eyes for this custom Wisconsin/Packers plank board.
Doesn't this turquoise mug make you want to put the kettle on? Just to warn you, the mugs are handwash only, which doesn't jive well with my "let's keep cleaning as easy as humanly possible" philosophy, so I would use mine for storing pens and pencils. 🙂

{here's where you can get in on all the loveliness!}

The Faithful Merchant graciously provided one of their gorgeous pendant necklaces as GC&M's very first giveaway! As soon as I saw the tear-drop "choose joy" floral pendant, I knew it was the one. {Be still, my heart!} The Faithful Merchant customized the necklace for me by adding a dainty cross charm, because choosing Jesus is choosing joy, no? It is 30" long and all kinds of lovely.

Here's how you can WIN this beautiful pendant:

*  {1} Head on over to Facebook and LIKE both The Faithful Merchant and Grace, Coffee, & Mascara

TO EARN EXTRA ENTRIES...

*  {1 extra entry} Comment below with your favorite necklace. You can see your options here.

*  {1 extra entry} Follow me on Instagram

*  {2 extra entries} Subscribe to Grace, Coffee, & Mascara at the top-right of this page, so you never miss a post!

*  {3 extra entries} Share this post with a friend.

Please be sure to comment either here or on Facebook with the number of entries you've earned, so I can keep track of the entries.

Fine Print: The giveaway ends on Friday, January, 13th at 11:59 PM. I will be announcing the winner on Saturday, January 14th. Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada only.

Aaaaaaaand, as if all of this wasn't exciting enough, The Faithful Merchant is offering a discount for my readers! Simply mention code JAN2017 for 20% off your first purchase from TFM.

That's it! Happy entering! And please know that I'm praying that you all receive God's abundant blessings in this new year!

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12 comments

  • Lea R. says:

    So - I've liked both your page and the Faithful Merchant. I think my favorite saying is "She holds onto hope for He is forever faithful." I'm already subscribed to your blog updates. Which puts me at 4 entries.

    Also - THANKS for sharing the Faithful Merchant! I'm always looking for unique, local(ish), religious gifts/prizes for my job. I will definitely be making some purchases!

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    • Kristin says:

      Awesome! Thanks, Lea! Oh, I love that one too. You are so welcome! I'm so happy that TFM will be able to help you out! I know you'll be thrilled with whatever you purchase. 🙂

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  • Aubrey Rabideau says:

    First off, Holy moly those designs are endless! Not to mention ALL super cool.
    If I really had to pick one, I really like "Find Joy in the Ordinary". I'm ALWAYS saying, "It's the simple things." I so easily find joy in the simple ordinary things in life. Just fits me well 🙂

    And for the record, I have 7 entries.

    Keep it up girly! You're doing great!

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    • Kristin says:

      I agree! That one would suit you beautifully. Thanks so much for the encouragement!

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  • Michelle L. Schneider says:

    I enjoy your witty writing a lot and I love that you are promoting your talented friend!
    I like in FB -1, I will share this - 3, I subscribe -2, and I like all her designs but I think Choose Joy is perfect for me. - 1 ...... So 7 total I believe. Thanks!!

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    • Kristin says:

      Thank you so much for your encouraging words, Michelle! I'd love to promote your business on here in the future as well! <3

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  • Jessica Willms says:

    I LOVE both Esther necklaces. What a neat company!
    7 entries here! 🙂

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    • Kristin says:

      Woo-hoo!

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  • Kristen M Prahl says:

    My favorite is Joy is the Best Makeup. Also I like I Am Who He Says I Am and Progress not Perfection. Love her stuff! I did all the entry methods, so 8!

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    • Kristin says:

      So many great designs! I've got you down for 8!

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  • Katie Verstegen says:

    The Finding Joy was my favorite! I had looked through all of the options during their holiday sale. But then life got in the way of ordering!
    I have 7 entries 🙂
    Glad someone else try's to keep Christmas simple and then life gets in the way! Our one week off of school turned into three!!

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