Boston Mamas: 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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Rules:

Include your name and email in the appropriate fields so we can contact you if you win (your name but NOT your email will be published with your comment. Including just first name or first name + last initial is OK.)

One comment permitted per person; US & Canada entrants welcome.

Anonymous or SPAM-like comments will be discarded.

Entry period closes tonight at midnight EST, Monday, July 21, 2008.

*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 | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

I really like this artwork, especially the print called 'The Gift' --- Amazing!!

Posted by: Jaime C. | July 21, 2008 9:07 AM | Reply to this comment

This is fantastic! thank you!

Posted by: beth shepherd | July 21, 2008 9:13 AM | Reply to this comment

what a fun line

Posted by: sandra kao | July 21, 2008 9:19 AM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

These concepts are so positive and powerful.

Posted by: Catherine D | July 21, 2008 9:48 AM | Reply to this comment

What inspiring products. The art is beautiful.

Posted by: Veronica Garrett | July 21, 2008 9:49 AM | Reply to this comment

I think my daughter and I would love this! Beautifully done.

Posted by: Kimberly H | July 21, 2008 9:52 AM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

like this artwork

Posted by: Linda Lansford | July 21, 2008 10:03 AM | Reply to this comment

What a beautiful book! My grandchildren would love the colorful pages.

Posted by: LuAnn Morgan | July 21, 2008 10:03 AM | Reply to this comment

I like the Playing With Toys print best!

Posted by: Naomi | July 21, 2008 10:06 AM | Reply to this comment

Looks awesome! I hope I win!

Posted by: Meredith R | July 21, 2008 10:17 AM | Reply to this comment

nice product line

Posted by: susan varney | July 21, 2008 10:20 AM | Reply to this comment

They have really sweet prints. My favorite is the one called "Family Hug".

Posted by: Kristie | July 21, 2008 10:20 AM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

Hey hey thanx.

Posted by: Chris F | July 21, 2008 10:35 AM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

The artwork is sensibly appealing. Very nice.

Posted by: Denise | July 21, 2008 11:03 AM | Reply to this comment

I like the artwork. :)

Posted by: Ana | July 21, 2008 11:10 AM | Reply to this comment

Great. I like it. My son would love all the stuff here.

Posted by: Maja | July 21, 2008 11:11 AM | Reply to this comment

I love it. It really is great. Nice work.

Posted by: Angel | July 21, 2008 11:12 AM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

Lovely, please enter me.

Posted by: KLM | July 21, 2008 11:30 AM | Reply to this comment

This is a really great book.

Posted by: charline s | July 21, 2008 11:31 AM | Reply to this comment

I would love to win this for my kids.

Posted by: Angela Brasier | July 21, 2008 11:34 AM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

Thank you for this special prize.

Posted by: cheryl | July 21, 2008 11:41 AM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

I'm so excited about the new book in this series!

Posted by: Lulu | July 21, 2008 12:08 PM | Reply to this comment

What beautiful, colorful prints. I'd love to read the book, too.

Posted by: kelli | July 21, 2008 12:11 PM | Reply to this comment

these bright colors would really capture a childs attention :)

Posted by: kathy pease | July 21, 2008 12:40 PM | Reply to this comment

What a wonderful gift for our toddler!

Posted by: Kellie C | July 21, 2008 12:41 PM | Reply to this comment

What a wonderful idea, to pass all these things on to your children. Thanks.

Posted by: Donna | July 21, 2008 1:00 PM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

I love the concept of teaching children joy! My girls will enjoy this gift.

Posted by: Emily B | July 21, 2008 1:11 PM | Reply to this comment

Very cool- I am always looking for great prints for my children's room

Posted by: Keira M | July 21, 2008 1:19 PM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

Awesome book,great pics,fabulous artwork extremely well done.

Posted by: Linda | July 21, 2008 1:35 PM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

like it

Posted by: Max | July 21, 2008 2:12 PM | Reply to this comment

Neat stuff. I hope to win.

Posted by: Kristina Kelly-Martinez | July 21, 2008 2:22 PM | Reply to this comment

Wow, what beautiful illustrations! Thanks for the chance!

Posted by: Patti | July 21, 2008 2:22 PM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

its wonderful to see positive itmes for kids to enjoy!

Posted by: Trisha Dowling | July 21, 2008 2:48 PM | Reply to this comment

I support these Messages of Hope for the children!

Posted by: Izzie | July 21, 2008 2:48 PM | Reply to this comment

This is a wonderful lifetime gift for my grandchildren!

Posted by: Belinda Shaw | July 21, 2008 2:59 PM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

Beautiful AND inspiring? Perfect!

Posted by: Cynthia Sheeks | July 21, 2008 3:29 PM | Reply to this comment

I love the colors, what I would imagine being in "Fairyland" would look like!

Posted by: Angela J | July 21, 2008 3:33 PM | Reply to this comment

I love the use of colors

Posted by: Adrienne Gordon | July 21, 2008 3:58 PM | Reply to this comment

The work is truely awesome.

Posted by: Vidya Rao | July 21, 2008 4:08 PM | Reply to this comment

very inspiring and beautiful.

Posted by: Vicky Boackle | July 21, 2008 4:13 PM | Reply to this comment

Beautiful artwork, and I love the positive reinforcement that they books contain. Great giveaway!

Posted by: Melissa | July 21, 2008 4:17 PM | Reply to this comment

Beautiful art. Very whimsical and I love the saturated colors.
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Posted by: Gina Stratos | July 21, 2008 4:19 PM | Reply to this comment

The artwork is beautiful.

Posted by: Carissa D. | July 21, 2008 4:44 PM | Reply to this comment

These are just beautiful, and what a nice message. My niece would love them!

Posted by: Lisa M | July 21, 2008 4:53 PM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

What a sweet picture

Posted by: Tammy | July 21, 2008 5:09 PM | Reply to this comment

love the prints, they'd make great gifts

Posted by: christopher h | July 21, 2008 5:14 PM | Reply to this comment

What a great giveaway! Thankyou

Posted by: Elaine | July 21, 2008 5:35 PM | Reply to this comment

The colors are vivid and the messages are timeless and affirming.

Posted by: bob | July 21, 2008 5:52 PM | Reply to this comment

Very sweet, especially Family Hug

Posted by: Renee Turner | July 21, 2008 5:52 PM | Reply to this comment

They are so beautifully illustrated.

Posted by: P Hafner | July 21, 2008 6:04 PM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

Love it, thanks for the chance

Posted by: Jodi Adams | July 21, 2008 6:40 PM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

Beautiful prints.

Posted by: Linda Moeller | July 21, 2008 6:49 PM | Reply to this comment

this is beautiful artwork.

Posted by: Eda | July 21, 2008 7:40 PM | Reply to this comment

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 | Reply to this comment

love the colors..thanks for the site