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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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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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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.
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).
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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joeyfromsc
Very nice stuff. Christmas music really gets me through the holidays. I just love it!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Joey J.
susan smoaks
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
Amy Brown
The anticipation of my kids smiles gets me thru the Holidays. Good luck and Happy Holidays everyone.
HS
Checklist gets me through the holidays.
Loraine
I like a nice bar of chocolate- and I love mixed nuts so I’m not snacking on ..chocolate. LOL
Amanda n
Girls night out gets me through! Aaaaaand copious amounts of coke zero with lime. ;)
Alexandra robertson
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 :)
Alyce Poalillo
Planning and getting started early help me a lot.
ron schnell
Looks Yummy!
D Schmidt
My family are the one thing that makes it easier.
Stephanie Liske
Being off work helps get me through the holidays.
angela cunningham
spending time with my family
Carolyn Benson
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.
David
The one thing that gets me through the holidays are the large amounts of sugar I consume in the form of Christmas cookies.
Margaret Smith
The enjoyment that I get from giving gifts that I know someone will really love.
Ann Fantom
Fresh baked Christmas cookies gets me through the holiday season
Donna
What gets me through the holidays is the excitement of my family.
Peggy Rydzewski
My faith. and family
Dorothy Deakyne
What gets me through the holidays is prayer
Cindy A.
Yummy baked goods and my favorite Christmas movies. :)
Danielle Wood
Knowing that my mom comes home to visit and I get to eat her cooking
Renee G
Christmas cookies fuel my holiday shopping and decorating.
Susan Chester
A glass or two of red wine helps me get through the holidays.
Kim V
ok, this gift box looks heavenly!!!! :)
Melissa
getting to see my family and friends… and lots of coffee!
Danielle Marie
a mixture of wine and chocolate. keeps me sane.
deana
My husband and children get me through the holidays.
Tari Lawson
Going away for a weekend of laughs and shopping with my girlfriends gets me through the holiday season.
Ashley C
Cuddling on the couch watching Christmas movies and eating cookies gets me through!
Amy Pratt
Watching the twinkling Christmas lights on the tree always gets me through.
Cynthia C
Seeing how delighted the kids in the family get makes it worthwhile to me.
Kimmy Ripley
Knowing how happy my daughter will be keeps me going!
Erin Ellis
Wine and chocolate get me through the holidays. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
RussR
My father died the day after Christmas traveling home from visiting us. My loving family gets me through the holidays.
Monique Rizzo
My spa day with my daughter. Thank you for the chance.
Michelle Hill
I get through the holidays with all the music, movies, family gatherings and knowing it will pass and be back in a year!
Marty C.
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.
Debbi Wellenstein
My husband gets me through the holidays. He keeps me grounded.
Sharleen
Knowing that all the rush will be over soon.
LynneMarie
I hate to say it, but a fair amount of wine is what gets me through the holidays.
Megan S
Chocolate gets me through the holidays.
heather s
Chocolate always helps me
Christina
Going to the movies is a great escape!
Katherine
Lov ethe Christmas Music and fudge doesn’t hurt either
DJ
Family and our love for baking. We always have fun together.
Jackie Trimble
My husband gets me through the holidays.
Amy Z.
Being able to be with family helps me through the holidays!
Becca
Seeing my family makes everything worth it. Family is awesome!
Brittney House
I would say planning ahead gets me through the holidays.
Aaron
I get through the holidays with earplugs!
Lisa V.
My daughter helps get me through.
beth shepherd
My faith, family and friends and of course my list! thank you
Mary Calabrese
Pumpkin pie cures everything.
Claire
Christmas music! Some people find it annoying but it comforts me
Madeline
My family helps me get through the holidays!
Ashley
Christmas music!
Carolyn G
Coffee gets me through
Ashley C
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.
Steph
I actualLy love to cook so I enjoy all the holiday difficulties of preparation
Lindsay
Baking lots of goodies with my kiddos!
Jennifer Reed
The one thing that get’s me through the holidays is great coffee.
Carolsue
Holiday coffee drinks from Starbucks helps get me through the holidays!
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Carolsue
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.
Kristi C
My coffee gets me through the holidays.
amy williams
Coffee and yoga!
Elizabeth J
Planning ahead helps me with the holidays.
Denise W
My daughter. Knowing that the holidays mean a lot to her.
karen mayernick
A hot bubble bath and some me time!
Hesper Fry
Chocolate and a long hot bath!
janetfaye
Laughing and having a good time preparing for the holidays gets me through it.
Carolsue
Wine gets me through the holidays
manda
My family.
Danielle D
music fore sure helps!!
Carolyn Daley
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?
Liz N
Taking some time by myself to breathe deeply and recharge!
Sue Barney
Lots of caffeine andchoclate gets me throught the Holidays.
kim keithline
Lots of wine and some christmas music
Candie L
I get through the holidays because I can sleep in and with my Christian faith it is the most important holiday. Thank you
Leslie Stanziani
My 4 kids and the happiness on their faces when we drive around to look at light displays gets me through the holiday season.
Chad Gustafson
All the holiday food!!!
Jennifer J
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!
Erica B.
Caffeine gets me through.
Breanne
Christmas music and movies!
Tonya Flores
Cold weather, hot cocoa, hoodies, Christmas music and family and friends.
Kathy Hanley
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!
Susan Smith
Getting to spend time with my family (and a little wine) gets me through the holidays.
tiffany lane
Gingerbread coffee only avable at the holidays and my constant drink
shawna
Wine and food gets me through!!
Laurie Emerson
A lot of coffee and chocolate help me get through the holidays, especially when my in-laws come to stay for a week.
Rebecca Lock
My family and my faith.
joe gersch
music get s me through the holidays
Robin
The thought of seeing my son’s face when he opens the presents Christmas morning.
Amy D
Josh Groban’s Christmas album brings joy to my holiday season.
Karen Drake
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.
Stephanie Larison
Eating cookies, haha. They always get me get through the holidays with the crazy family.
Bridgette Mahmood
Caffeine, sweets, and all the gifts I receive!
tammy ohagan
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!
Julie
my family gets me through the holidays
trisha kilpatrick
Christmas music gets me through the holidays. I love listening to Christmas music.
kelly g
knowing they will be over soon! lol
Linda Davidson-Poplees
The love of my family is the only thing that gets me through the holidays
Vikki Billings
Keeping busy is what gets me through the holidays, the busier I am the quicker time goes by.
brittany
Christmas music and being very organized helps me with the holidays.
Lisa Weidknecht
Lots and lots of wine.
Kathleen S.
Caffeine gets me through the holidays, ha ha…….That and planning ahead of time. Thanks.
Kimberly Hilbert
The one thing that gets me through the holidays is to have a plan and stick to it. Also remembering, ‘this too will pass.’
Betty C
Start early and get as much done ahead of schedule as possible.
Samantha
Shopping online gets me through the holidays!
Susan Chester
The thought of my mom’s homemade cookies gets me through the holidays. And an occasional cocktail!
Jennifer Hayden
Wine and friends definitely get me through the holidays!
Nicole C.
My families help is what gets me through the holidays.
kim parrott
Daiquiris help get me through the holidays
Sarah L
I get through by LOUDLY singing carols. And sipping hot tea.
Thanks for the contest.
Sarah L
Oops! Tried to follow you on twitter, but it said I’m being blocked?? Don’t know why.
Amy Deeter
i like to shop early and hit the sales racks as much as i can
Trisha McKee
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.
Donna Kellogg
Lots of caffeine and Christmas Carols I love Christmas songs.
jmahurin40
Prayer and try not 2 stress my self out.
Sand
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.