‘Tis the season for a giveaway. One of my favorite aspects of Christmas is certainly the giving spirit. While I love getting pretty packages, giving gifts is really my favorite part of the holidays. In the spirit of giving, I am holding a giveaway filled with items I love. I’ve handpicked some of the old favorites and new finds from 2015. They are items I’ve used all year and think you’ll really enjoy-
Without further adieu, here are a few of my favorite things…
1. First things first, this is a old favorite- I love Vincent Family dried fruits, they serve a variety of juices and dried fruits. The dried fruit snack packs are a staple when I’m looking for a good hiking snack.
2. Treehouse Drinking Chocolates are a FAVORITE when the holidays cold weather comes around. It’s very rich, but its the perfect night cap when the weather is dreary. Recently we started adding some peppermint schnapps to our Treehouse *heart eyes emoji*
3. I’ve always loved Moonstruck Chocolate, but this year I’ve started to fall in love just a little harder. There is something whimsical and luxurious about their products. These two chocolate bars in particular are some of my favorites to serve with red wine or after dinner coffee.
4. Living in Portland, you need a good vessel for tea and coffee. I wanted to include this mug, because it embodies a lot of my emotions around 2015- it was always an adventure.
5. A friend of mine introduced me to Olde Nourse Farms Jams. They taste so fresh it’s almost crazy. I love the old farm look and feel of the jars as well. They make a great pairing with the crumpets a bit further down in this list!
6. I’m a big fan of honey. I use it in my tea, on my toast and for pizza crust dipping. One thing I’ve noticed this year is the difference between good honey and cheap (processed) honey. I’ve tried a couple of different brands and I keep going back to this one- Pdx Nectar Honey– SO good!
7. I love a good nut butter, this one, from Bliss Nut Butters, has chia and cinnamon added to make it a special treat for the fall and holiday seasons. I love this paired with toast, honey and a good cup of coffee.
8. Anyone who knows me well knows I LOVE CANDLES. I am fairly particular about the brands and scents, but overall I love a good candle. I am partial to tree, pine, and fur smells, but this Frasier Fur candle is BY FAR the best smelling candle ever. Yep I said it- ever. I want to try a couple other Thymes candles but this one is perfect.
9. Next is coffee, admittedly I’m not a coffee snob. I literally will drink just about any hot, black coffee. After finding Nossa Familia Coffee my outlook is changing for 2016. I love the taste of this coffee, the Ernesto’s House Blend is particularly tasty. It has a hint of toffee flavor and really starts my day off right.
10. Good old Bob’s Red Mill. You really can’t go wrong with any of their products. I tried the brownie mix when I was in a pinch to bring a dish to a party- HUGE HIT. They were delish. I’ve gone back to this mix a couple times since.
11. Beaverton Bakery will always have a soft spot in my heart. It was a place where some special childhood memories of mine were created, but I’ll save that story for another day. All of their products are fantastic, I’ve been into these crumpets lately. A little jam and clotted cream, to die for!
Well that’s it! There they are- my favorites of 2015. Best of luck to all who enter! I can’t wait to share these items with the winner. There are a couple rules: Must live in the USA, and must enter by 12/18/2016
What are you waiting for! Enter now 🙂
Love,
Rachel xo
Regine Karpel says
I can't pick!
Rachel says
ha! they are all SO good.
Josie says
The coffee is my favorite!
Rachel says
It really is SO tasty.
Rachel says
It really is SO tasty.
Kelsey Carpenter says
That candle, though! I have one too!
Rachel says
SERIOUSLY.
Angela Tolsma says
The Drinking Bars sound amazing! I will definitely be checking them out!
Rachel says
They are SO good!
OrangeMew says
These are all great products and picks, though I'm very partial to the idea of drinking chocolate, what a decadent way to warm up when the weather is frightful!
Rachel says
You need to try it!! They have several flavor options too!
Meredith {Martha Chartreuse} says
Such great picks! Love that you included crumpets.
Rachel says
haha so fancy xo
Caroline Vieyra says
What a fun post look at all this cool stuff
Rachel says
Thanks! xo
marlynn says
So many of my own favorites are here too… hard to choose one! Love Nossa Familia – such a great company, and great coffee.
Rachel says
I agree 100% happy to support them 🙂
cm says
It's hard to pick just one favorite, but I do love Moonstruck chocolates, and that coffee mug is adorable. Great roundup!
Rachel says
Great choice!! So tasty xo
Melissa Chee says
Thanks for doing such a fabulous giveaway. Your items handpicked item all look wonderful. Merry Christmas.
–Melissa
http://www.melissamchee.com
Rachel says
Thanks Melissa!
Julia says
That mug is adorable and I love those chocolate bars!
♡ Julia | lifeofjules.com
Rachel says
I know I want to keep the mug for myself xo!
Ally Ringer says
I've only tried 2 of these items in my year and a half in Portland, but they all sound amazing!
Rachel says
You need to win! ha got to try them all!
Betsy Strauss says
Gluten free brownie mix looks lovely! I also love the mug!! So cute!
Rachel says
It's so good and tastes EXACTLY the same.
Shamira West says
The drinking bars sounds amazing and that mug is so cute!
Rachel says
They are- so fancy and luxurious!
marycressler says
I love a good drinking chocolate! So good!!
Rachel says
Agree 100%!
Willow Moon says
I need to check out some of these companies, they look wonderful! I love adding Midnight Kahlua to my hot chocolate!
Rachel says
You do! They are so tastyyyyy
Sher says
the honey 🙂
Rachel says
ha the best! xo
Jen says
You are making me wish we hadn't gone north for the winter! The honey sounds divine. 🙂
Rachel says
It's the perfect compliment to most things, in my opinion! xo
Dawne Hanks says
Tree house drinking chocolate? Umm yes please.
http://Www.dawnehanks.com
Rachel says
I know right!?
Chelsea Olivia says
I honestly don't know if I could pick a fave! I mean, maybe the Moonstruck chocolate… but then what about the Treehouse drinking chocolate?! Everything looks amazing! PS I entered and it may show me as Canada but I have a US mailing address. If that's not okay, just skip my entries. Thank you so much! xo
Rachel says
haha they are really all so good! Us mailing address is all I need! You're in! 🙂
Erin Lynch says
I love the simplicity of the mug and how it has a special meaning with just one simple word!
Rachel says
It really is pretty the more I look at it on the counter, the more I want to keep it! xo
All The Things I Do says
Thanks for hosting this awesome giveaway. I love dried fruit but infused with apple juice???? I need to try it!
Rachel says
I know, you really do- they are so tasty!!
Laura H says
I love that mug and everything you included!! YEAH Oregon!!!
Rachel says
ha! thank you! xo
Ali says
How can I choose? The chocolate? the gf brownie mix? the mug?! I'd love any of them.
Rachel says
haha D. All of the above!
Susan@LunaCafe says
Such a great selection of faves. Would love to try them all. 🙂
Rachel says
Hopefully you do! xo
Jane {In The Pink & Green} says
Great giveaway friend! Also Cam introduced me to Beaverton Bakery and it's so good 🙂
Rachel says
I knew I liked Cam! he has such good taste 🙂
HilLesha O'Nan says
The Brownie Mix is my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway!
Rachel says
You bet! Best of luck!
kellyr78 says
The nut butter is my favorite.
Rachel says
I love that brand so much- tastes amazing!
Erin - Bakery Bingo says
What a great list!! I have actually only tried the Moonstruck chocolate which I do love of course! But for my favorite to try… I still can't believe I haven't actually had Treehouse Hot Chocolate, I even buy it as gifts all the time! And I really love Beaverton Bakery, they've always had a special place in my heart after making all my birthday cakes growing up, and crumpets are amazing so those might win "favorite" title!
Rachel says
You need to try Treehouse. It really is tasty. Perfect for the weather we have been having. Beaverton Bakery has a special place in a lot of people's hearts I'm realizing. It is a great place!! Hope you win! xo
Unknown says
Oooh I love candles! The frasier fir one sounds amazing!
– Judith
Rachel says
It's honestly the best thing I've smelled!
Lindsay says
The honey!
Rachel says
It's so tasty! xo
Bee Talmadge says
I love THYMES Fir Candle!!! It's one of my favorite smells! Favorite smell–is that weird? Haha
Excellent giveaway and I love your shots! Makes it seem like they are propped on a table right next to a roaring fire. Lovely!
Rachel says
Nope, we are on the same wavelength- it's my favorite smell too! Thanks for the sweet compliment! I appreciate it. Best of luck- I hope you win! xo
Lex @ Flecks of Lex says
The coffee is definitely my favorite! It sounds so yummy!
Rachel says
It reallllllly is! So good. xo
Rachel says
That mug is so cute! I so love some Red Mill mixes too 🙂
Rachel says
I know, Bob's has so many GREAT mixes. I want to try them all.
brooke lyn says
brownies. duh.
Rachel says
Crossing my fingers you win! xo
Julie Lyons says
I WANT EVERYTHING!!!!
Rachel says
crossing my fingers for you! xo
Renee Nicole's Kitchen says
I love crumpets, but they are so hard to find here in the US. The chocolate is pretty awesome too.
Rachel says
I know! I was SO happy when I first found them at Beaverton Bakery!
Cheryl says
My favorite is the Nossa Familia Coffee.
Rachel says
It's sooo tasty!
Anonymous says
The gluten free brownie mix, yum!
-Amanda S.
Rachel says
I know right? It tastes just like normal!
throuthehaze says
Everything looks great! My favorite is the nut butter.
Rachel says
Bliss butters are my favorite! They have so many kinds!
Jordan says
The coffee and the bliss nut butter both sound divine! Thanks for the giveaway!
Rachel says
Thanks for visiting the blog Jordan!! best of luck. xo
Janelle Klosterman says
It all looks great! The coffee would have to be my favorite!!
Rachel says
The coffee is SUCH a great product. Highly recommend it xo
poetryinleaves says
The jam is my favorite, or maybe the crumpets.
Dana says
Am I allowed to enter? Lol! Hot chocolate is my fav! I'm a hot chocolate snob! Lol! Love the giveaway and love you!
Ashley Kolpak says
The PDK Honey!
Bridgett wilbur says
I would love the honey for my coffee in the morning.
Pat says
My favorite is the Bliss Nut Butter
Pat says
My favorite is the Bliss Nut Butter