Birthday Giveaway: Focus Friends
Life is meant to be lived joyfully every day, and for parents looking for ways to translate this basic – but sometimes lost – principle to their children, there’s Focus Friends, an independent collection of books and artwork designed to translate messages of beauty, joy, appreciation, wisdom, and inspiration. Today, Focus Friends contributes to our online birthday party with their Joy Is The Greatest Gift storybook + 11” x 18” framed Seeing Beauty print. Simply check out the rules after the jump and leave a comment on this product line to enter to win.
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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
Congrats to winner Kimberly V.!
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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
Congrats to winner Kimberly V.!
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Rules:
*One winner will receive the Joy Is The Greatest Gift book + 11” x 18” framed Seeing Beauty print (value: $102).
Comments
This would make an excellent gift!
Posted by: Shirley Younger | July 21, 2008 8:19 AM
Love the coloring of the pictures. It's so nice to see positive images that don't relate to Disney or other characters. Would love to win this for my kids.
Posted by: Jill L | July 21, 2008 8:48 AM
I really like this artwork, especially the print called 'The Gift' --- Amazing!!
Posted by: Jaime C. | July 21, 2008 9:07 AM
This is fantastic! thank you!
Posted by: beth shepherd | July 21, 2008 9:13 AM
what a fun line
Posted by: sandra kao | July 21, 2008 9:19 AM
Wow! The pictures are so beautiful. I love the colors and design. I'm sure my little one & I would love reading the book together as well. Thanks!
Posted by: Staci A | July 21, 2008 9:33 AM
the poster is beautiful as is it's message.
Both the book and poster would be lovely additions to my
little daughter's book shelf and room!!
Posted by: Mona | July 21, 2008 9:38 AM
These concepts are so positive and powerful.
Posted by: Catherine D | July 21, 2008 9:48 AM
What inspiring products. The art is beautiful.
Posted by: Veronica Garrett | July 21, 2008 9:49 AM
I think my daughter and I would love this! Beautifully done.
Posted by: Kimberly H | July 21, 2008 9:52 AM
I love this book. My favorite positive book is Dr. Seuss "Oh the things you'll see." However I'd love to get more for my little girls! It is such a nice addition to our bookshelf and nightly reading schedule!
Posted by: Suzanne B. | July 21, 2008 10:01 AM
like this artwork
Posted by: Linda Lansford | July 21, 2008 10:03 AM
What a beautiful book! My grandchildren would love the colorful pages.
Posted by: LuAnn Morgan | July 21, 2008 10:03 AM
I like the Playing With Toys print best!
Posted by: Naomi | July 21, 2008 10:06 AM
Looks awesome! I hope I win!
Posted by: Meredith R | July 21, 2008 10:17 AM
nice product line
Posted by: susan varney | July 21, 2008 10:20 AM
They have really sweet prints. My favorite is the one called "Family Hug".
Posted by: Kristie | July 21, 2008 10:20 AM
I love the prints. They're so dreamy and the colors are so vibrant. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Elizabeth M. | July 21, 2008 10:27 AM
Hey hey thanx.
Posted by: Chris F | July 21, 2008 10:35 AM
I love how the illustrations are both subtle and vibrant. What a great design aesthetic!
Posted by: Go Amie | July 21, 2008 10:50 AM
The artwork is sensibly appealing. Very nice.
Posted by: Denise | July 21, 2008 11:03 AM
I like the artwork. :)
Posted by: Ana | July 21, 2008 11:10 AM
Great. I like it. My son would love all the stuff here.
Posted by: Maja | July 21, 2008 11:11 AM
I love it. It really is great. Nice work.
Posted by: Angel | July 21, 2008 11:12 AM
These products, especially the one titled "The Gift" seem to really capture what I want our whole family to be about!
Posted by: Carolyn Ireland | July 21, 2008 11:17 AM
Wow, the artwork is amazing. I have been looking for things to decorate my 2 year old daughter's room for quite some time - can't get much better than a positive thinking picture!!! Thanks for the great giveaway.
Posted by: Shenna | July 21, 2008 11:24 AM
These seem really wonderful! I try to teach my daughter respect and empathy, but so much of the time it seems like she's taking it in as just another 'blah blah mom's talking again blah blah' thing. I'm sure it's sticking on some level, but books and other outside influences seem to manifest more quickly, if not take deeper root.
Posted by: Kathleen | July 21, 2008 11:25 AM
Lovely, please enter me.
Posted by: KLM | July 21, 2008 11:30 AM
This is a really great book.
Posted by: charline s | July 21, 2008 11:31 AM
I would love to win this for my kids.
Posted by: Angela Brasier | July 21, 2008 11:34 AM
Hi! The Gift and other stories in this series are great! I wish I had it to read to my Bible School classes tonight! Thanks!
Posted by: Sharon Seneker | July 21, 2008 11:40 AM
Thank you for this special prize.
Posted by: cheryl | July 21, 2008 11:41 AM
Children have so many negative influences, both literal and unspoken. This art piece, like the other items in the line, are not only colorful and beautiful in appearance, but have a tremendously positive message. Wonderful!!
Posted by: c l | July 21, 2008 11:53 AM
My #1 gift to my niece has been books through the years, looks like a great one!
Posted by: Ron Miller | July 21, 2008 11:57 AM
I'm so excited about the new book in this series!
Posted by: Lulu | July 21, 2008 12:08 PM
What beautiful, colorful prints. I'd love to read the book, too.
Posted by: kelli | July 21, 2008 12:11 PM
these bright colors would really capture a childs attention :)
Posted by: kathy pease | July 21, 2008 12:40 PM
What a wonderful gift for our toddler!
Posted by: Kellie C | July 21, 2008 12:41 PM
What a wonderful idea, to pass all these things on to your children. Thanks.
Posted by: Donna | July 21, 2008 1:00 PM
very interesting consept and awesome giveaway for the kids to benefit from...please count me in!!!
Posted by: Barbara Baker | July 21, 2008 1:08 PM
I love the concept of teaching children joy! My girls will enjoy this gift.
Posted by: Emily B | July 21, 2008 1:11 PM
Very cool- I am always looking for great prints for my children's room
Posted by: Keira M | July 21, 2008 1:19 PM
This theme is so wonderful for both kids and adults today. So many of us feel that we have minimal control over our lives. It is great to have a book that explains how we actually do have control over our own happiness and appreciating the simple things in life.
I would love to have this book and artwork for my kids!
Posted by: Joy Miller | July 21, 2008 1:21 PM
Awesome book,great pics,fabulous artwork extremely well done.
Posted by: Linda | July 21, 2008 1:35 PM
Hello! What a fabulous prize giveaway package. The whole concept behind these "Focus Friends" books and prints is such a positive one. I would be honored to be entered in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
Posted by: Cindi | July 21, 2008 1:37 PM
This is a wonderful giveaway. The artwork is amazing and would be a cherished addition to any child's room. I love the book too. That is a keeper. Something you keep and pass on to your grandchildren too.
Thank you!
Posted by: Kimberly V. | July 21, 2008 1:41 PM
I am so thankful there are people out there trying to help encourage children to feel REAL joy! What a blessing for children, to learn that early in life!!!
Posted by: Annmarie L | July 21, 2008 1:53 PM
like it
Posted by: Max | July 21, 2008 2:12 PM
Neat stuff. I hope to win.
Posted by: Kristina Kelly-Martinez | July 21, 2008 2:22 PM
Wow, what beautiful illustrations! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Patti | July 21, 2008 2:22 PM
wow finally something different from the run of the mill mickey mouse stuff, great prize!
Posted by: Judith T | July 21, 2008 2:27 PM
its wonderful to see positive itmes for kids to enjoy!
Posted by: Trisha Dowling | July 21, 2008 2:48 PM
I support these Messages of Hope for the children!
Posted by: Izzie | July 21, 2008 2:48 PM
This is a wonderful lifetime gift for my grandchildren!
Posted by: Belinda Shaw | July 21, 2008 2:59 PM
How important it is for children to be shown these type of morals while young!! I would love to have this print for my children's room and the book to read to them!
Posted by: tangie c | July 21, 2008 3:08 PM
I love this...it is positive and sending a great message to kids...and so important. Joy is what life is all about and should be about. Thanks for great contest!
Posted by: Sharon Jones | July 21, 2008 3:09 PM
I gave this book to my granddaughters when it first came out. They loved the story and especially the artwork. I am ready for the second book
Isabel
Posted by: Isabel P Sem | July 21, 2008 3:20 PM
Beautiful AND inspiring? Perfect!
Posted by: Cynthia Sheeks | July 21, 2008 3:29 PM
I love the colors, what I would imagine being in "Fairyland" would look like!
Posted by: Angela J | July 21, 2008 3:33 PM
I love the use of colors
Posted by: Adrienne Gordon | July 21, 2008 3:58 PM
The work is truely awesome.
Posted by: Vidya Rao | July 21, 2008 4:08 PM
very inspiring and beautiful.
Posted by: Vicky Boackle | July 21, 2008 4:13 PM
Beautiful artwork, and I love the positive reinforcement that they books contain. Great giveaway!
Posted by: Melissa | July 21, 2008 4:17 PM
Beautiful art. Very whimsical and I love the saturated colors.
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Posted by: Gina Stratos | July 21, 2008 4:19 PM
The artwork is beautiful.
Posted by: Carissa D. | July 21, 2008 4:44 PM
These are just beautiful, and what a nice message. My niece would love them!
Posted by: Lisa M | July 21, 2008 4:53 PM
This looks like a great book! I'd love to have it to read with my children. :)
Posted by: Andrea | July 21, 2008 5:01 PM
What a sweet picture
Posted by: Tammy | July 21, 2008 5:09 PM
love the prints, they'd make great gifts
Posted by: christopher h | July 21, 2008 5:14 PM
What a great giveaway! Thankyou
Posted by: Elaine | July 21, 2008 5:35 PM
The colors are vivid and the messages are timeless and affirming.
Posted by: bob | July 21, 2008 5:52 PM
Very sweet, especially Family Hug
Posted by: Renee Turner | July 21, 2008 5:52 PM
They are so beautifully illustrated.
Posted by: P Hafner | July 21, 2008 6:04 PM
The pictures are amazing and the message is wonderful! I would love to have this keepsake to be able to read it to the kids I work with at the hosptial!
Posted by: Ashley Schirmer | July 21, 2008 6:25 PM
Love it, thanks for the chance
Posted by: Jodi Adams | July 21, 2008 6:40 PM
The artwork is amazing and the messages are so positive. These would be the perfect decor item in a child's room.
Posted by: Tonya Froemel | July 21, 2008 6:48 PM
Beautiful prints.
Posted by: Linda Moeller | July 21, 2008 6:49 PM
this is beautiful artwork.
Posted by: Eda | July 21, 2008 7:40 PM
I would love to give that to my granddaughter on her birthday. Thank you very much for the contest!
Posted by: Hannah B. | July 21, 2008 7:49 PM
love the colors..thanks for the site
Posted by: sandy | July 21, 2008 8:07 PM
the picture would look nice in my room
Posted by: Evelyn Murray | July 21, 2008 8:43 PM
Beautiful book. Everything on the site is nice!
Posted by: Chrysa | July 21, 2008 8:46 PM
Looks Great!
Posted by: A Graves | July 21, 2008 8:49 PM
This book sounds wonderful!
Posted by: Susanne Troop | July 21, 2008 9:34 PM
The artwork is fabulous and learning the great gift of joy and gift giving is wonderful.
Posted by: Nora Scott-Platt | July 21, 2008 10:02 PM
i would like to read this book
Posted by: dor | July 21, 2008 10:04 PM
I really like this line
Posted by: Melissa Resnick | July 21, 2008 10:16 PM
Great prize.
Thank you for this excellent contest!
Posted by: Cilfton Wade | July 21, 2008 10:22 PM
Love for the entertainment. many thanks Sw
Posted by: sarah woods | July 21, 2008 10:30 PM
This is really cute. My granddaughter would love it. Thanks!
Posted by: Beverly Metcalf | July 21, 2008 10:46 PM
Wonderful art work!
Posted by: KL | July 21, 2008 10:53 PM
Looks like a great site with great items! I like the fact that this product strives to develop positive attitudes! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Posted by: Jeanine P | July 21, 2008 11:28 PM
What a great line! They use such lovely colors, whimsical touches, and deliver great messages.
Posted by: Kara | July 21, 2008 11:30 PM
This would make a great tool for teaching in my classroom.
Posted by: Mike B | July 21, 2008 11:42 PM
The colors and drawings are so beautiful! I know my kids would be very captivated by the Focus Friends books. Thanks :)
Posted by: Brandy | July 21, 2008 11:58 PM
Beautiful products.
Posted by: Donna Kozar | July 22, 2008 12:07 AM
I love the Playing With Toys print!
Posted by: Lily Kwan | July 22, 2008 12:13 AM
Lovely artwork. Lovely messages.
This is a wonderful change from the usual for our children. Thanks!
Posted by: Qeryldine H | July 22, 2008 1:02 AM
We are starting Lily's library...this would be a perfect addition!
Posted by: Teri Meairs | July 22, 2008 9:41 AM
I love the sentiments in the book - thanks!
Posted by: Michele | July 22, 2008 11:09 AM
Great giveaway, thanks so much!
Posted by: Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland | July 22, 2008 4:08 PM
Would love this for my daughter!
Posted by: Kristen W. | July 24, 2008 1:11 PM
I love the messages that these books are sending. And the artwork is indescribable. Thanks so much!!
Posted by: Miss Blondie | July 24, 2008 7:22 PM
Really illustrative & vibrant! Annabelle would go ga ga for it.
Posted by: Amanda Titus | July 25, 2008 7:19 AM
Lovely!
Posted by: Mary Waz | July 29, 2008 11:20 AM