Did you know that August marks the celebration of National Friendship Week? Join us in celebrating your pals with this fun giveaway: One lucky winner will receive a “Friendship Kit” including a box of Merci Chocolates, a $25 Target gift card, a candle & a photo frame, so read on!
A little less than a year after Jai and I started dating, his brother met a wonderful woman that became one of my very good friends. We’ve known each other for close to a decade now (!), so when they announced their upcoming marriage, I was excited to “Officially” welcome her into the family, although it was just a formality since I already thought of her as family! If you’ve been following my wedding blog, then you saw the bachelorette party which I threw for her earlier in the month. And a few days before the party, I received a “Friendship Kit” from Merci Chocolates in the mail – can you say “Perfect timing”? What better way to put this to use than for a party for friends!
Having Merci Chocolates delivered to me was ideal timing, since I was hosting a wine tasting at the party and was going to pair one of the sparking red wines with chocolates anyway. Let me tell you, even though there was a ton of food at this party, these delicious chocolates were one of the first things to go – a big hit with the guests! YUM.
My kit also contained these fun items, which I thought would be perfect to hand out as party game prizes! I gave them out as prizes during the “Bachelorette raffle” that I hosted – you can click here to read all about that.
Our winner of the candle loved the scent and passed it around for everyone to sniff!
Here’s our winner of the frame holding up her prize! I can’t think of a more appropriate prize for a party celebrating friends than this photo frame.
I also received a $25 Target gift card that I was going to use to pick up tablecloths for the party, but since we don’t have a Target nearby I didn’t end up making it to one. I’m sure it will come in handy for another party!
My now-sister-in-law has been a wonderful friend for a long time. We’ve had many fun adventures and good times together, and her kind friendship deserves this “Thank you” in the form of this party I threw to honor how much she means to me. This fun kit from Merci added another special touch that we all enjoyed!
Giveaway Time!
One lucky Contest Corner reader will win a “Friendship Kit” of their own to say “Thanks” to a special friend in their life! The kit contains a 7oz box of Merci Chocolates, a $25 Target gift card, a chocolate scented candle and picture frame. Entry is easy via the Rafflecopter form below:
Rules, regulations, and other important stuff: Giveaway is open to residents of the continental United States, 18+, and ends on August 28th, 2013 at 11:00 PM PST. We are sorry, but P.O. boxes and APO/FPO addresses are not eligible to win. Winner will be chosen through Rafflecopter the following day and notified via email. Winner has 24 hours to respond to our notification email, or a new winner will be chosen in their place. Contest Corner is not responsible for late entries or entries lost due to technical malfunctions. Please see our Privacy Policy and Disclosure for further details on our site’s policies. A sample was received to facilitate this review.
I would thank my dear friend, Amanda, she has always been there for me when I needed her the most
I’d like to thank my friend Nick because he’s someone I can really talk to these days and that’s nice.
i would like to say thank you to my younger sister 🙂
I would give chocolates to my friend Nancy who gives a lot of support to others without thinking of herself.
i forgot to mention why in #3 above. My sister has always been there for me, thru thick and thin. She is one of the most giving and selfless people i know 🙂
I’d like to thank my friend Sarah- who has been super supportive and lifts my spirits. When I’m having a bad day my husband suggests, “why don’t you call Sarah…”
I would thank my sisters because they are always there for me
My sister -she is always there for me and listens to all my problems. What a loving sister she is.
I want to thank my friend Kate because she is always there for me
I would like to thank my friend Denyse who became my best friend when this red headed lost little girl entered the first grade in the middle of the year and is still the kindest person I know.
I’d share with my dear friend Christy who watched my daughter for me when I had to go back to work. She loved her like her own when I couldn’t be there with her.
i want to thank my friend kari for being with me through so much
Honestly, I would thank my daddy. He’s my best friend and I can tell him anything 🙂
I would love to thank my friend Michelle, she has done everything from cooking me dinner to babysitting my kiddo while my husband has been deployed. More than anything, she has been someone to talk to when the days get long.
I would like to thank my friend Misty for always being by my side no matter what.
I’d like to thank my friend Karen from work. She is undoubtedly the hardest working person I have ever met. Somehow she maintains a happy, generous spirit even when things don’t go well for her.
Mmmm, chocolate candy and a chocolate scented candle. The candle might get me in the mood to bake during the holidays, LOL!
I would thank my mom- because she is my best friend!
I would like to thank my friend Debi,she has been there for over 20 years now and thru thick and thin we are still best friends. She has the biggest heart of anyone I know.
I would love to thank my mom
I’d like to thank Bobbie for making my birthday happy!
I would like to thank my husband because he is my best friend.
I’d like to thank my friend for sharing her condo with us on vacation.
I would give it to thank Nichole, she cooked an anniversary dinner for my husband and I and is just one of the sweetest people I know.
I would thank my best friend for being the most positive person I know despite everything she has been through.
I’d like to thank my friend Nancy who is such a good listener!
I would thank my friend Robin for being like a sister to me for over 40 years.
I would thank my father – he was my best friend and taught me nearly everything I know 🙂
I have so many great friends, I think I would do a BBQ and a chocolate tasting after dinner.
Kristi, because I have known her since the 6th grade and she’s always been there for me.
I’d like to thank my sister for her strength, courage, and compassion!
I’d like to win this for my friend, Amy. She’s always been there to listen to my drama and be a shoulder to cry on.
I would love to thank my work friend Candance who gives me so much positive support and lots of laughs.
I would like to thank my friend Amy who has talked me through my last miscarriage and many other things
I would like to thank friend Nicole that helped me through my 1st mc in Sept. and brought homemade chicken soup when I was 15 weeks pregnant and had the flu in March!
My friend Laura cause she just gave me her old stroller
I’d thank my best friend for being an amazing maid of honor at my wedding. I seriously could not have done it without her!
My friend MElissa – she’s really been there for me as I’ve gone through some tough stuff. And she’d LOVE this!
I’d like to thank my friend Candi – for always having good advice and wisdom.
Would like to thank my best friend of 32 years for always being her for me and my kids.
I would thank my friend Tasha because she is always there for me! She always encourages me to do my best and she always thinks about me when she knows I would like to be involved in something she comes across.
id like to thank my friend Courtney for always being there for me
i’d really like to use this to thank my mother-in-law!
I would thank my neighbor and best friend Pam.
She has always been there for me whenever I have needed her and helped me through my husband heart attack and so much more.
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I’d like to thank my friend Pumpkin for sticking with me all these years.
I’d like to thank my dear friend Bea because she always takes time for me.
Thank you.
I would thank my best friend Angela for being there for me
My best friend, she has always been there for me and helped me out when nobody else would.
Id like to thank my friend will because he’s just a great friend all around.
My best friend Cassie! She has always been there for me.