"Not So Fast" Giveaway

"Life is not a sprint. Yet, we live in the land that values and even glorifies speed -- mind numbing, adrenaline-churning, distracting, dangerous speed. And few families can sustain that pace over the long haul. Those that try end up with indicators that it's time to slow down. Is that pace of life inevitable? I don't think so, because as I look to Christ and try to discern in Scripture His pace, there's something I can't help but notice. Jesus never seemed to be in a hurry."

-Excerpt from Not So Fast, by Ann Kroeker

Have you ever wished you could just SLOW IT ALL DOWN? Life moves so fast, and unless you are intentional about creating a slower pace, you will spiral out of control at the pace of your surrounding culture.

My friend, Ann Kroeker, has written a book called "Not So Fast: Slow Down Solutions for Frenzied Families" that talks about this phenomenon of the "over scheduling"of our families and our children. She explores this topic beautifully and offers practical wisdom on how to slow down your life so that you have more time for family, friends, and most importantly, Jesus.

I've really been enjoying her book (available in Kindle format too!)...and I love the she has featured excerpts from blogs that I know and love, including Andrea, Aimee, and there is even little blurb from me as well.

This giveaway will feature a signed copy of Ann's book...the winner will be chosen at random on Monday at 12:00 CST. To enter:

• Leave a comment below and tell me one way that you have intentionally made a choice to slow down your life.
• For an extra entries, put a link back to this giveaway on Facebook and/or Twitter (and then do a second/third comment here that says “FB/Twitter”)
• You will get yet ANOTHER entry for posting about this giveaway on your own blog (add another comment here that says “blogged here” with a link).

I will be doing MANY MORE awesome giveaways over the next couple of weeks to celebrate Walk Slowly's FOURTH birthday. Crazy, I know :) I can't believe it's been that long. So stay tuned for lots of fun stuff!

Lisa Leonard Jewelry Winners!

We had 421 entries for the Lisa Leonard gift certificates...you guys really love her work!! Isn't her jewelry amazing? And the winner trend continues...someone I know in real life is one of the winners! I guess I've just met so many of you on our travels that it's not so random anymore! :)

Drumroll please...

Comment #123: Christina I love her jewelry! My fav is the laundry line necklace.

Comment #292: Laura I like the open circle necklace. Yours is lovely. How sweet is it that Lucy likes to play with it!

*I just spent time in San Francisco with Laura doing a photo session of her daughters.

Congratulations to Christina and Laura...you will each receive a $50 gift certificate for Lisa Leonard's jewelry. Enjoy!! The discount code will continue until Monday...so be sure to go to her site and order your favorite piece! You can get 15% off your order (use the code “walkslowly”).

This weekend we are in Minneapolis spending time with my entire family...our last hoorah before we fly back to L.A. on Monday. Let me just say that I am looking forward to the sunshine! I love you Midwest, but you're just too cold and snowy for this girl. Have a great weekend everyone!

xxoo sara

Lisa Leonard Designs Giveaway

I'm sure many of you are already fans of Lisa Leonard's amazing jewelry...her hand-hammered pieces of art are breathtaking! So...you can imagine my delight when she offered to do a giveaway here! Choosing just one piece was rather difficult for me...they are all so amazing. I finally decided on the "Jumble of Charms" necklace. When it arrived in the mail...I was GIDDY. It was perfect. I don't think I have taken it off since then. It's also become Lucy's favorite...she loves the light sounds it makes when she plays with it. It's just the right weight and size...and I love that it's customized with my sweetie's names and our family motto.

Are you in love? I knew you would be. If you haven't been to her site, you must RUN there now. She does more than just necklaces...there are bracelets (for women and men), rings, baby spoons, earrings, and more. My favorite necklaces are Mama and Fly Free.

Lisa is generously giving away not one, but TWO $50 gift certificates to her site. In addition to that, she is giving 15% off your order (use the code "walkslowly"). The discount will expire on Monday, Jan. 11. I will choose two lucky winners at random on Friday, January 8 (entry cut off is 12:00pm CST).

To enter the giveaway:

• Leave a comment below with the name of your favorite piece(s)
• For an extra entry, put a link back to this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter (and then do a second comment here that says “FB/Twitter”)
• You will get yet ANOTHER entry for posting about this giveaway on your own blog (add another comment here that says “blogged here” with a link).

See you back here on Friday with the winner!!