When I think of my mom, so many pictures and memories that come to mind involve her sitting at her sewing machine. From the time I was a little girl, I remember her getting out her sewing machine and setting her project out on the dining room table. I can still hear the whirring of the sewing machine going as fast as possible. She made me Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and clothes. When I got married, she sewed curtains and pillows for our new first home. Now that I have little girls, she sews sweet little dresses for them (and their dolls), but best of all, she spends time with them teaching them how to sew. I'm likely not exaggerating when I say that my seven year old is better with a needle than I (smile).
This year when my mom saw my essential oils were overflowing on my counter, she surprised me one day with a perfect bag she made to hold all of them. Of course, she knows me so well, and the bag was made with the most perfectly beautiful fabric.
Since then, her bags have become quite popular and I'm so excited to give away one of these beautiful bags here!
The Essential Oil bag is padded and lined, and made with high quality fabric that washes and wears well. There are little padded pockets that hold the oil bottles, ten attached to the inside of the bag, and then four removable inserts with three pockets each. Two of the inserts fit in the bottom of the bag and the other two stack
on top. Even with all the pockets full, the bag still zips closed
nicely.
These bags work great for traveling, as the padded pockets keep the oils safe, but I also keep my oils organized in this bag all the time. They are easy for me to find and safely tucked away in the same place.
Another fun little bag that my mom makes is something she refers to as a Lalaloopsy bag! She made these sweet little bags for my girls for their little Lalaloopsy dolls (which they play with every day). These would make a great gift for a child! (You could fill it with any little toys for boys or girls.) I absolutely love these bags, as they keep little toys safely tucked away at home and are also great for traveling.
For this giveaway, should you win, you can select your choice of either an Essential Oil bag or a Lalaloopsy bag. The bag will be made custom with your color combination choice!
(The essential oil bag measures 10" wide, 7" tall, and 4" deep. The Lalaloopsy bag measures 5" wide, 6" tall, and 2" deep.)
If you are interested in placing an order for either bag, you can find all details here.
GIVEAWAY DETAILS
To be entered, simply leave a comment! Please make sure I have a way to contact you via email should you win! I will select a random winner one week from today, next Tuesday, December 8. You will receive your bag before Christmas, in the event this would be a gift. And remember, you can select your color combination and your choice of either the Essential Oil bag or Lalaloopsy bag! I know you will absolutely LOVE these bags just as much as I do.
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Giveaway is now closed. The randomly selected winner was Lyn Moon. Thank you for entering!
Giveaway is now closed. The randomly selected winner was Lyn Moon. Thank you for entering!
I have admired her bags when I first saw them on her blog. How sweet of you to host this giveaway and boy, oh, boy wouldn't they make a wonderful Christmas gift!
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DeleteSuch a wonderful idea- with the little glass bottles each protected like that! Mama's that give of their time and talents are the very best kind of Mama there is! You are a lucky lady!
ReplyDeleteYes, very lucky!
DeleteThose are beautiful. She is such a good Mama and grandmom. I would love to have a chance at these. Di@Cottage-Wishes
ReplyDeleteI love this!! I saw them over at your mom's blog and thought - how neat for a chance at winning one!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'd take one of the essential bags... for sure!
Oh, this is awesome! My mother in law just had surgery to remove breast cancer today. We were at her house on Sunday and she had several oils lined up on the counter to keep her calm the night before. She's really loved the oils and plans to keep using them. She'd love this organization for them!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your mother in law. Thinking of you and your family and hoping for a complete recovery.
DeleteI would love to be entered into your giveaway. I saw these bags on your Mom's blog and really admired them. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou and your mother live sweet and simple lives, providing inspiration to so many people. Both of you have taken the time to respond to my private emails with helpful advice. My "nursing student" daughter and I have been experimenting with essential oils for a healthier lifestyle. I remember falling in love with these cute bags when your mom posted them on her blog. I would love to win one to organize my new Young Living essential oil collection. Enjoy the holiday season and keep blogging with new recipes. Amy in NC (amyhigg@carolina.rr.com)
ReplyDeleteLove these bags and love your blog (and your mom's too)!!
ReplyDeleteMy mother, too, was often sewing and made most of my clothes, clothes for my dolls and much more. Aren't mothers like that peiceless? It would be fun to choose a custom bag!!
ReplyDeleteOh what fun it would to choose a bag. Seth would be happy to have my EO's off the counter top in the bathroom and kitchen. Hope you all are doing well. Genevieve (seth_vieve@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteHi beautiful. I love my bag. It is beautiful. Right now I don't have but a few oils for it but by the end of the month I should have more. I am writing about the Lalaloopsy dolls. Where did you get them and are they the mini dolls?
ReplyDeleteHi Beverly! Yes, they are the mini dolls and you should be able to find them wherever toys are sold. Some of ours also came from Amazon! The girls have only the mini dolls... They have a huge basket of blocks and they build the dolls houses and bunk beds every day. They are so cute!
DeleteLove both your and your mom's blog! Have just started purchasing and using essential oils and have wondered about how to store and travel with them--what a perfect, effective and beautiful way! Thanks for the chance! kimbender@humprey.esu7.org
ReplyDeleteThe bag is beautiful! I'd love one. We miss you soooo much!!! Ginny Van Der Geest in Phoenix Arizona
ReplyDeleteMy daughter-in-law introduced me to essential oils this year and I would love one of Dori's creations as a gift to her. I get so much joy from both of your blogs. I know it is time consuming, but I'm so glad you make the time. Thanks to both of you from a reader in Georgia. (michelewhite1228@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteThese bags are so cheery! I wish I could sew half as well as your mom. I enjoy reading both of your blogs; they add a little brightness to my days. I wish I lived close enough to frequent your flower stand in the summers.
ReplyDeleteThese bags are so cute! I need to make the time to sew more often:)
ReplyDeleteI would love one of the EO bags! I've enjoyed following your Mom's blog for a while. Now I can follow you. If I won I would actually give it to my Mom. She's the "oil lady" in our family. I will be one day. Sooner rather than later I hope. Thanks so much for doing this.
ReplyDeleteI saw these bags on your mom's blog and loved them. She is so creative. I actually really wanted one but couldn't justify the cost. Great to she you blogging again. amyjones194@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThese are so wonderful! I could totally use one to transport my oils while traveling or larking about. Love your mama too!! Xoxo
ReplyDeleteMy boss/friend uses oils religiously and this would be a perfect gift for her! She would be thrilled! I'll keep my fingers crossed. Thank you for the chance <3
ReplyDeleteI just love these little bags...and now I need to find out what a Lalaloopsey Doll is! I think my granddaughter would love one.
ReplyDeleteDawn
Djgrish@yahoo.com
This is a cool bag!! My Aunt would really love this! She does so much for me, I'd love to gift this to her. Thanks for the chance to win!! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteJoey J.
I don't think it asked for my email in the box since it signed me in as my google account:
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Thanks!
You are so lucky that your mom makes things for you!! I really love the essential oil bags, that is a fantastic idea. harveytherabbit2@roadrunner.com
ReplyDeleteOh these are beautiful!! Your mom is one talented lady! Would love to win!! :)
ReplyDeleteSarahnutter.cbc@gmail.com
I've wanted to order one of these bags for awhile now! I just love them, plus I could really use one, since we are on the go a lot I like to keep a few oils on hand while we are out and about!
ReplyDeleteTHank you for the chance, THis bag is so cute
ReplyDeleteLove the bags! I have wanted to try essential oils for a while. If I win a bag, I'll need to purchase some to use it!
ReplyDeleteLove these little bags! Thanks so much for the opportunity of a give-away.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Emily
eppie.doodle@yahoo.com
I absolutely love your dear mama ❤ and i love my essential oil bag! It is truly perfect!! She is one of the best mamas/grandmas I am privileged to know. It would be fun to win a bag.
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How sweet of you to give one away! If I won, even though I would want it for myself (Lol), I would give it to my sister. She has more oils than I do and she's the one who got me started on them. I showed her your mom's post when she first wrote about them and she loved them! Very fun giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI adore these sweet bags and have seen them on your Mom's blog. I am learning about essential oils and just recently started using them this year. Would love the chance to win a bag! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, I have missed your posts! Deni denikw90@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteJust yesterday I searched through your Moms blogs to show a friend of mine the Essential Oil bag. She loved them, so maybe I'll win and then I can pass it on to my friend! Thanks for this opportunity . By the way I love reading your blog and look forward to each of your posts. I'm glad you started blogging again.
ReplyDeleteThe bags are beautiful, love the pop of color...& just as lovely is your memories & the love you & your mamma share. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMoms are the best! The bags are super cute and useful.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving these bags, I might even have to make some of my own if I don't win. :)
ReplyDeletesherrytune1@gmail.com is where you can find me :)
ReplyDeleteThese bags are beautiful and perfect for the oils that are so very popular. Your mom is so crafty and smart. Sewing is a lost art and I admire anyone that can sew. I would love and hope to win! Thanks, Wendy
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! My oils are just sitting out on my table but something like this would be wonderful to have!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag. I travel often and would love to win
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I wish I could sew half as well as your Mother! Either one would be a thoughtful gift for someone special! Kathy L
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These are darling. Although I don't use essential oils, my daughter and daughter-in-law do!
ReplyDeletewhat darling bags- so creative! Merry Christmas and thanks for the lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteJust getting into essential oils, pls enter me. I just love your blog and your moms blog. When every either one of you make a post. It makes me smile. Have a beautiful day in Tenn. Teresa from KY
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea! I have been looking for a way to keep my oils organized. I travel a lot and love how this does double duty and travels well, too! Are they available for purchase? I'd absolutely buy one!
ReplyDeleteHi Courtney, yes, they are! You can find all the details for purchasing here: http://theredfeedsack.blogspot.com/2015/10/this-bag-is-essential.html
DeleteLove the bags...and your blog.
ReplyDeleteThe bags are fabulous and how lovely that your Mother is teaching the girls to sew. It is truly a lost art. I remember my Mother sewing shorts and tops for my sister and I to wear on "Bermuda Day" during the 60's while in grade school.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I hope to win!
ReplyDeleteGenius.... I use Essential Oils... and I too... have little bottles just sitting around!! lolol... These bags ar gorgeous !!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think I need one of these beautiful bags! Love the idea and fabric and the pictures are beautiful too! She needs to set up an Etsy shop! Maybe we can do that when we get together.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift to give and to receive is a handmade one! These bags are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you...
OH, what a wonderful gift to you and so pretty. Thank you for the giveaway. I would love to have one. :)
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ReplyDeleteThey are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered in the giveaway! The essential oil bag is a brilliant idea! Karaleen French (ckfrench@wmtel.net or karaleenf@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteAndrea,
ReplyDeleteGood to see you again today. I love the bag! Thanks for the chance to win one.
Rebecca in Arkansas
What a unique and thoughtful giveaway! Whoever wins one of your mom's bags is lucky indeed.
ReplyDeleteClaudia
SO cute! What a great idea! Thank you for the chance! Sng2thelord84@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteSO cute! What a great idea! Thank you for the chance! Sng2thelord84@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great Thanksgiving also. It's a wonderful time of year isn't it. What a great giveaway. Your mother is so talented. I know it takes a lot of work so she must really enjoy it to create such detail with each bag. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Have a great Christmas. My email is: moonbeam276@yahoo.com. Peace to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! :) I would love to gift one to my daughter Sophia!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
xo
Heather
heatheranne99 at gmail dot com
Hey sweet Andrea! I think my daughter would love a Lalaloopsy bag! I can't wait to see the Essential bag I already ordered! ~Beth
ReplyDeleteThese are such beautiful bags! What a wonderful giveaway. Thank you for the opportunity to enter. (shirparks@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteAww. I've been eyeing these since your mom posted them on her blog. Love! It would be hard choosing between the oil bag or the Lalaloopsy bag, though. We have plenty of both. :) -Kendra (taddandkendra@hotmail.com)
ReplyDeleteWow Andrea your mom is so talented. These are Martha Worthy for Sure! Love it. Would love the essential oils bag. So lovely. How fun.
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Lisa
The bags really look nice. I have five year old twin granddaughters. They love Lalaloopsy dolls. They would love having the bags to carry their mini dolls.
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ReplyDeleteI am just venturing into the world of essential oils, and mine are sitting on my kitchen counter, like your! My mother also made clothes for us three girls and our dolls, Barbie dolls included! I'd love to win one of your mom's bags. They are lovely, and so useful! Thanks for the opportunity. My email is sweetrunfarm@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThat essential oils bag is genius. I would love to give that to my mom!
ReplyDeleteSorry, and my email is adesplin@gmail.com
DeleteOh my! I would LOVE to have one of each of these. I probably should have planned better with my second oldest's birthday coming this Friday. I noticed their was another Genevieve commenting. Hi there! Don't see to many Genevieve's out there. :o) Thanks, Andrea for the advice yesterday. Will be attempting to make it happen this evening. Have a good night!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win one of the essential oil bags. Your mother does such a perfect and professional looking job on them. My email is teresagann@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteI left a comment yesterday but it hasn't shown up. Obviously I don't know what I am doing. I do think the bags are great! Would love to win, thank you! Bows9665@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love one of these bags...especially the essential oil one. What a great idea and great looking bag!! My email is jmfrasch@gmail.com. Thank you. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your mothers and your blogs!! I have just started hearing about the benefits of the essential oils as I have a grand baby who was born with multiple issues and my daughter was advised to use different oils. Love your farmhouse too. My email is teresa50.tf@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI also saw these on your Mama's blog. I just loved them from the start. Thanks for the giveaway! martyterry@ymail.com
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love bags and these are so beautiful! Would love one for essential oils. Thank you for the giveaway! susanneosborn@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful, wish I could sew that well. I tried...somehow I can make the sewing machine do things it's not suppose to do and walk away in tears. I've never heard of Lalaloopsy dolls, they are so cute! Thank you for this giveaway. ~ Rhiannon (monkio.perry@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteYour mom is truly talented! These bags are absolutely beautiful and perfect for oils which I LOVE! Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags - nancysmith6367@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh, how sweet... I love a place for everything and have everything in it's place.... Would love that "place" for my oils! Thanks for the chance at a special place so beautiful! Blessings to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI would love love love to win this! I need a Christmas gift for my best friend, and this would be PERFECT for her!!!
ReplyDeleteLove some lavender essential oil!!
ReplyDeleteI have great memories of sewing with my Mom and learning to knit with my Grandma. Such great gifts they have given me :) Thank you for this nice give away!
ReplyDeleteBetsy kgarrison59@att.net
Love your blog and these bags!
ReplyDelete~Bobbie
Such beautiful bags! I would love either the oil bag for me or the sweet LaLaLoopsy bag for my girls! Love your blog! - mrsjohnwayne678@gmail.com
ReplyDeletewould so love one of these bags!
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I have been admiring your Mom's essential oil bags since she shared them on her blog. They are awesome! I follow both of your blogs and enjoy them both so much! Thank you both for the giveaway! mowiss@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteIt was a very good post indeed. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it in my lunch time. Will surely come and visit this blog more often. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway! These bags are beautiful! And to be just a little more organized when taking them on a trip.
ReplyDeleteKathi_marie@yahoo.com
What a wonderful giveaway! These bags are beautiful! And to be just a little more organized when taking them on a trip.
ReplyDeleteKathi_marie@yahoo.com
These are beautiful and how useful! Thank you for this giveaway! Best, Cari
ReplyDeleteWhoops! carilbentley@comcast.net
DeleteLove them. So pretty! Your Mama did a great job!
ReplyDelete~Cinnamon
CinCapri@gmail.com
Her bags are just lovely! My grandmother also taught me to sew and quilt from a young age and it is something I cherish. Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteLindseymoonlawson@gmail.com
The bags are beautiful. You and your girls are so lucky to have her in your life. Please enter me in the drawing, it would be an honor to have one of her bags. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteAwesome bags! The oil one would be super useful! Thank you for the opportunity :) erinnoie@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely bags---and the one for the oils is so perfect! I'm just getting started with essential oils and I'd love something so pretty to keep them organized in. Thanks for the lovely giveaway! bethannender@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThese bags are such a good idea! I've been thinking about getting something for my oils, so the oil bag is great! Thanks for the chance! elannbefb at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThese bags are such a good idea! I've been thinking about getting something for my oils, so the oil bag is great! Thanks for the chance! elannbefb at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI love the essential oil bags! Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteIm just missing the cut off I believe but I just got introduced to oils last week and ordered my kit two days ago! I would love a chance to win. Tashamarieyoga@gmail.com
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