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GODIVA Holiday Survival Kit

November 23, 2015 by Emily Hill 119 Comments

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and GODIVA, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia ##GiveGODIVA http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV

Does anyone else feel like Thanksgiving can’t really be happening this week, and it can’t really be only 31 days until Christmas? Every year the holidays seem to arrive more quickly and every year our schedules seem to overflow with school events, church parties and family and friend get-togethers. It leaves little time for thinking deep thoughts about gift giving at Christmas or and even less time to check everything off your holiday shopping list. It’s enough to drive a person insane…which is why a GODIVA holiday survival kit is a necessity.

Without one, you may not live to see New Year’s Day.

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GODIVA holiday survival kit -- simple to assemble with all the necessities for surviving the holiday insanity. Perfect holiday gift for BFFs.

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You’ll find this GODIVA holiday survival kit simple and quick to assemble and the ROI totally worth it. Whether you’re gifting sanity to a friend, family member, co-worker or neighbor, she’ll not only love what’s inside but also your thoughtfulness. Making one of these kits obviously shows you’re concerned about her sanity. Now that’s love.

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GODIVA holiday survival kit -- simple to assemble with all the necessities for surviving the holiday insanity. Perfect holiday gift for BFFs.

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For this holiday survival kit, I included what I felt were essential sanity savers. You can find everything at your local Walmart:

  • GODIVA Assorted Chocolate Caramels gift box (no explanation needed)
  • Diet Coke (it’s not the holidays without caffeine)
  • Reusable BPA-free cup (I own a bazillion of these and adore them)
  • Fuzzy socks (I also own a bazillion of these)
  • EOS lip balm (gotta be prepared for all the mistletoe)
  • Festive gold nail polish (because a girl likes to feel pretty even when she’s elbow deep in a turkey)

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Tell me you wouldn’t love to put this holiday survival kit to good use…because I sure would.

Okay, I may have dove into one of the extra Diet Cokes and sampled one of the gift boxes while putting the kit together.

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GODIVA holiday survival kit -- simple to assemble with all the necessities for surviving the holiday insanity. Perfect holiday gift for BFFs.
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Those GODIVA gift boxes are awesome. Throw on a red bow and they make it easy to cross off so many people on your holiday shopping list—co-workers, party hosts and hostesses, stylists, teachers, yourself… Visit Walmart this holiday season for GODIVA Chocolate Gift Boxes. Available in three 9PC varieties and also a 15PC Dark All-of-a-Kind (while supplies last).

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GODIVA holiday gift boxes -- add a bow and you have a simple holiday gift!
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For more GODIVA goodness, visit GODIVA online, “like” them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you’re looking for more holiday fun, check out my happy holidays Pinterest board.

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Comments

  1. joeyfromsc

    November 23, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Very nice stuff. Christmas music really gets me through the holidays. I just love it!!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Joey J.

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  2. susan smoaks

    November 23, 2015 at 9:14 am

    I get through the holidays with maintaining my routine as much as i can it makes it easier for me to deal with the stress

    Reply
  3. Amy Brown

    November 23, 2015 at 9:14 am

    The anticipation of my kids smiles gets me thru the Holidays. Good luck and Happy Holidays everyone.

    Reply
  4. HS

    November 23, 2015 at 10:11 am

    Checklist gets me through the holidays.

    Reply
  5. Loraine

    November 23, 2015 at 10:28 am

    I like a nice bar of chocolate- and I love mixed nuts so I’m not snacking on ..chocolate. LOL

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  6. Amanda n

    November 23, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Girls night out gets me through! Aaaaaand copious amounts of coke zero with lime. ;)

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  7. Alexandra robertson

    November 23, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Wine gets me through the holidays lol. Jk i love the holidays, but wine, chocolate, my husband and seeing my son so happy gets me through :)

    Reply
  8. Alyce Poalillo

    November 23, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Planning and getting started early help me a lot.

    Reply
  9. ron schnell

    November 23, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    Looks Yummy!

    Reply
  10. D Schmidt

    November 23, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    My family are the one thing that makes it easier.

    Reply
  11. Stephanie Liske

    November 23, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Being off work helps get me through the holidays.

    Reply
  12. angela cunningham

    November 23, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    spending time with my family

    Reply
  13. Carolyn Benson

    November 23, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    I live away from family and this year my son and daughter in law and my 2 year old grandson are coming to spend the holidays with me and that’s the one thing that will get my through this year.

    Reply
  14. David

    November 23, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    The one thing that gets me through the holidays are the large amounts of sugar I consume in the form of Christmas cookies.

    Reply
  15. Margaret Smith

    November 23, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    The enjoyment that I get from giving gifts that I know someone will really love.

    Reply
  16. Ann Fantom

    November 23, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    Fresh baked Christmas cookies gets me through the holiday season

    Reply
  17. Donna

    November 23, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    What gets me through the holidays is the excitement of my family.

    Reply
  18. Peggy Rydzewski

    November 23, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    My faith. and family

    Reply
  19. Dorothy Deakyne

    November 23, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    What gets me through the holidays is prayer

    Reply
  20. Cindy A.

    November 23, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    Yummy baked goods and my favorite Christmas movies. :)

    Reply
  21. Danielle Wood

    November 23, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Knowing that my mom comes home to visit and I get to eat her cooking

    Reply
  22. Renee G

    November 23, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    Christmas cookies fuel my holiday shopping and decorating.

    Reply
  23. Susan Chester

    November 23, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    A glass or two of red wine helps me get through the holidays.

    Reply
  24. Kim V

    November 23, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    ok, this gift box looks heavenly!!!! :)

    Reply
  25. Melissa

    November 23, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    getting to see my family and friends… and lots of coffee!

    Reply
  26. Danielle Marie

    November 24, 2015 at 1:32 am

    a mixture of wine and chocolate. keeps me sane.

    Reply
  27. deana

    November 24, 2015 at 3:25 am

    My husband and children get me through the holidays.

    Reply
  28. Tari Lawson

    November 24, 2015 at 4:40 am

    Going away for a weekend of laughs and shopping with my girlfriends gets me through the holiday season.

    Reply
  29. Ashley C

    November 24, 2015 at 4:53 am

    Cuddling on the couch watching Christmas movies and eating cookies gets me through!

    Reply
  30. Amy Pratt

    November 24, 2015 at 5:13 am

    Watching the twinkling Christmas lights on the tree always gets me through.

    Reply
  31. Cynthia C

    November 24, 2015 at 5:19 am

    Seeing how delighted the kids in the family get makes it worthwhile to me.

    Reply
  32. Kimmy Ripley

    November 24, 2015 at 6:45 am

    Knowing how happy my daughter will be keeps me going!

    Reply
  33. Erin Ellis

    November 24, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Wine and chocolate get me through the holidays. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin

    Reply
  34. RussR

    November 24, 2015 at 10:04 am

    My father died the day after Christmas traveling home from visiting us. My loving family gets me through the holidays.

    Reply
  35. Monique Rizzo

    November 24, 2015 at 10:40 am

    My spa day with my daughter. Thank you for the chance.

    Reply
  36. Michelle Hill

    November 24, 2015 at 11:17 am

    I get through the holidays with all the music, movies, family gatherings and knowing it will pass and be back in a year!

    Reply
  37. Marty C.

    November 24, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    The enjoyment the kids get out of them. If it weren’t for the kids, I swear I’d happily skip the whole season and just go on vacation somewhere.

    Reply
  38. Debbi Wellenstein

    November 24, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    My husband gets me through the holidays. He keeps me grounded.

    Reply
  39. Sharleen

    November 24, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Knowing that all the rush will be over soon.

    Reply
  40. LynneMarie

    November 24, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    I hate to say it, but a fair amount of wine is what gets me through the holidays.

    Reply
  41. Megan S

    November 24, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    Chocolate gets me through the holidays.

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  42. heather s

    November 24, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Chocolate always helps me

    Reply
  43. Christina

    November 24, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    Going to the movies is a great escape!

    Reply
  44. Katherine

    November 24, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    Lov ethe Christmas Music and fudge doesn’t hurt either

    Reply
  45. DJ

    November 24, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    Family and our love for baking. We always have fun together.

    Reply
  46. Jackie Trimble

    November 24, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    My husband gets me through the holidays.

    Reply
  47. Amy Z.

    November 24, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    Being able to be with family helps me through the holidays!

    Reply
  48. Becca

    November 24, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    Seeing my family makes everything worth it. Family is awesome!

    Reply
  49. Brittney House

    November 24, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    I would say planning ahead gets me through the holidays.

    Reply
  50. Aaron

    November 25, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    I get through the holidays with earplugs!

    Reply
  51. Lisa V.

    November 25, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    My daughter helps get me through.

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  52. beth shepherd

    November 25, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    My faith, family and friends and of course my list! thank you

    Reply
  53. Mary Calabrese

    November 25, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    Pumpkin pie cures everything.

    Reply
  54. Claire

    November 25, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    Christmas music! Some people find it annoying but it comforts me

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  55. Madeline

    November 26, 2015 at 6:20 am

    My family helps me get through the holidays!

    Reply
  56. Ashley

    November 26, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Christmas music!

    Reply
  57. Carolyn G

    November 26, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Coffee gets me through

    Reply
  58. Ashley C

    November 26, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    Lots and lots of hot tea! As well as my immediate family (my mother). And what gets her through the holiday’s is coffee.. lol.

    Reply
  59. Steph

    November 26, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    I actualLy love to cook so I enjoy all the holiday difficulties of preparation

    Reply
  60. Lindsay

    November 26, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    Baking lots of goodies with my kiddos!

    Reply
  61. Jennifer Reed

    November 26, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    The one thing that get’s me through the holidays is great coffee.

    Reply
  62. Carolsue

    November 27, 2015 at 1:21 am

    Holiday coffee drinks from Starbucks helps get me through the holidays!
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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    • Carolsue

      November 27, 2015 at 1:32 am

      Also, I tweeted, but I could not follow you on Twitter because you have me blocked. Since every contest out there, including yours, asks me to post a tweet, I know I have a lot of those types of twitter posts. Is that why I am blocked? It doesn’t seem fair to ask us to tweet and then block us because we do.

      Reply
  63. Kristi C

    November 27, 2015 at 5:18 am

    My coffee gets me through the holidays.

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  64. amy williams

    November 27, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Coffee and yoga!

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  65. Elizabeth J

    November 27, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    Planning ahead helps me with the holidays.

    Reply
  66. Denise W

    November 27, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    My daughter. Knowing that the holidays mean a lot to her.

    Reply
  67. karen mayernick

    November 27, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    A hot bubble bath and some me time!

    Reply
  68. Hesper Fry

    November 27, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    Chocolate and a long hot bath!

    Reply
  69. janetfaye

    November 28, 2015 at 2:25 am

    Laughing and having a good time preparing for the holidays gets me through it.

    Reply
  70. Carolsue

    November 28, 2015 at 3:27 am

    Wine gets me through the holidays

    Reply
  71. manda

    November 28, 2015 at 8:54 am

    My family.

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  72. Danielle D

    November 28, 2015 at 10:29 am

    music fore sure helps!!

    Reply
  73. Carolyn Daley

    November 28, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    My family and friends get me thr0ugh the holidays. We decorate together and help each other out. We bake and trade cookies. What fun are the holidays without the people we love?

    Reply
  74. Liz N

    November 28, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    Taking some time by myself to breathe deeply and recharge!

    Reply
  75. Sue Barney

    November 28, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    Lots of caffeine andchoclate gets me throught the Holidays.

    Reply
  76. kim keithline

    November 28, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    Lots of wine and some christmas music

    Reply
  77. Candie L

    November 28, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    I get through the holidays because I can sleep in and with my Christian faith it is the most important holiday. Thank you

    Reply
  78. Leslie Stanziani

    November 28, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    My 4 kids and the happiness on their faces when we drive around to look at light displays gets me through the holiday season.

    Reply
  79. Chad Gustafson

    November 28, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    All the holiday food!!!

    Reply
  80. Jennifer J

    November 28, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    I get through the holidays by reminding myself how fortunate I am to have the family and the things I need. I know many people do not have these things in their lives. Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  81. Erica B.

    November 28, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    Caffeine gets me through.

    Reply
  82. Breanne

    November 28, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    Christmas music and movies!

    Reply
  83. Tonya Flores

    November 28, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    Cold weather, hot cocoa, hoodies, Christmas music and family and friends.

    Reply
  84. Kathy Hanley

    November 28, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    Being able to sit in front of the fireplace with an adult beverage at the end of the day relaxes me and takes the stress away!

    Reply
  85. Susan Smith

    November 28, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Getting to spend time with my family (and a little wine) gets me through the holidays.

    Reply
  86. tiffany lane

    November 28, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    Gingerbread coffee only avable at the holidays and my constant drink

    Reply
  87. shawna

    November 28, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    Wine and food gets me through!!

    Reply
  88. Laurie Emerson

    November 28, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    A lot of coffee and chocolate help me get through the holidays, especially when my in-laws come to stay for a week.

    Reply
  89. Rebecca Lock

    November 28, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    My family and my faith.

    Reply
  90. joe gersch

    November 29, 2015 at 3:04 am

    music get s me through the holidays

    Reply
  91. Robin

    November 29, 2015 at 7:34 am

    The thought of seeing my son’s face when he opens the presents Christmas morning.

    Reply
  92. Amy D

    November 29, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Josh Groban’s Christmas album brings joy to my holiday season.

    Reply
  93. Karen Drake

    November 29, 2015 at 9:23 am

    What gets me through the holidays is my anxiety meds, I have anxiety all year but it is worse during the holidays. Coca Cola also makes me feel good.

    Reply
  94. Stephanie Larison

    November 29, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Eating cookies, haha. They always get me get through the holidays with the crazy family.

    Reply
  95. Bridgette Mahmood

    November 29, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    Caffeine, sweets, and all the gifts I receive!

    Reply
  96. tammy ohagan

    November 29, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    My Sanity room is what gets me through the Holidays! Its a room in my home with my comfort items and my computer. When my door is closed… I need a few minutes, so unless you are dieing or have a limb falling off – you better not bother me till I come out!

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  97. Julie

    November 29, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    my family gets me through the holidays

    Reply
  98. trisha kilpatrick

    November 29, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    Christmas music gets me through the holidays. I love listening to Christmas music.

    Reply
  99. kelly g

    November 29, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    knowing they will be over soon! lol

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  100. Linda Davidson-Poplees

    November 29, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    The love of my family is the only thing that gets me through the holidays

    Reply
  101. Vikki Billings

    November 29, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Keeping busy is what gets me through the holidays, the busier I am the quicker time goes by.

    Reply
  102. brittany

    November 29, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Christmas music and being very organized helps me with the holidays.

    Reply
  103. Lisa Weidknecht

    November 29, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Lots and lots of wine.

    Reply
  104. Kathleen S.

    November 29, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    Caffeine gets me through the holidays, ha ha…….That and planning ahead of time. Thanks.

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  105. Kimberly Hilbert

    November 29, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    The one thing that gets me through the holidays is to have a plan and stick to it. Also remembering, ‘this too will pass.’

    Reply
  106. Betty C

    November 29, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    Start early and get as much done ahead of schedule as possible.

    Reply
  107. Samantha

    November 29, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    Shopping online gets me through the holidays!

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  108. Susan Chester

    November 29, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    The thought of my mom’s homemade cookies gets me through the holidays. And an occasional cocktail!

    Reply
  109. Jennifer Hayden

    November 29, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    Wine and friends definitely get me through the holidays!

    Reply
  110. Nicole C.

    November 29, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    My families help is what gets me through the holidays.

    Reply
  111. kim parrott

    November 29, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    Daiquiris help get me through the holidays

    Reply
  112. Sarah L

    November 29, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    I get through by LOUDLY singing carols. And sipping hot tea.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  113. Sarah L

    November 29, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    Oops! Tried to follow you on twitter, but it said I’m being blocked?? Don’t know why.

    Reply
  114. Amy Deeter

    November 29, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    i like to shop early and hit the sales racks as much as i can

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  115. Trisha McKee

    November 29, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    The one thing that gets me through is a good book. I love sneaking some time before i go to sleep to cuddle up in bed and lose myself in a good story.

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  116. Donna Kellogg

    November 29, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    Lots of caffeine and Christmas Carols I love Christmas songs.

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  117. jmahurin40

    November 29, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    Prayer and try not 2 stress my self out.

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  118. Sand

    November 29, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    Being organized and daily exercise. It helps so much to deal with stress, especially unexpected stress. When too many events pile up or last minute plans come together.

    Reply

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