Mother’s Day is coming soon, and we Gingham Apron girls want to help you celebrate a wonderful mom in your life by giving away this awesome bundle of gifts. Wouldn’t you love to give this to your mom, your mother-in-law, or any other special woman in your life this Mother’s Day?
One random winner will be chosen this Sunday, May 2nd, to receive this bundle, which includes
- A copy of The Gathering Table
- A“Taste and See” print from The PC Press
- A“Count Your Blessings”tea towel from Doe A Deer
- A tan gingham apron from Ann + Anthony
We want to share our book and some of our favorite things from our local talented friends. That’s right: the print, tea towel, and apron are all from small businesses we love here in central Iowa.
To enter, simply leave a comment below. You can tell us who you’d give this to, a favorite memory of your mom, or what a mother’s love has meant to you. We’ll draw a random winner on Sunday, March 2nd at 5:00 CST.
And before I leave today, I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes about a mother:
All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother“
abraham lincoln
I would love this in memory of my mom’s! My wonderful mother in law was a second mom to me & I miss her so much as well as my own mom!!
Hey Karen,
Thanks for sharing! What a blessing it has been for you to have your mother-in-law so close to you. That’s the way it should be, huh?
Denise
My Mom was and is a wonderful Mother. She was the best cook, but sadly dementia has taken that from her. I would love to have have another one of her German chocolate cakes that she always made for my birthday. I would give the gift to my daughter, who loves to cook.
Hi Melanie,
I am so glad you have/had a wonderful mother in your life! What a beautiful blessing this has been for you. Sounds like you and your family have shared the love of cooking and making special favorites for their loved ones. My husband’s favorite is German chocolate cake which he delights in every year for his birthday, too.
Thanks for sharing, friend, and thank you for supporting us!
Denise
I look forward to each of your devotional emails. Thank you!
If I won this package, I would give it to my daughter, as I feel she has become the best mother in my world!
Thank you so much for your sweet words. Some do not like devotionals as much as a new recipe, but we here at The Gingham Apron know how important a fresh devotional is. God always works through the message, doesn’t He?
Awww…..I’ll bet that daughter of yours has had a great role model to learn from.
May the Lord bless you both!
Denise
Hi. My mother, Helen, passed away unexpectedly at 32 years old. Consequently I don’t remember her real well. I was 7 when she passed away. My Dad loved her very much and kept her memory alive. Five years later he met a woman named Ruth and remarried. He loved her and was a great example to all of us. I had 4 brothers in my birth family and gained 2 more brothers. Both my Dad and Stepmother have been gone for many years but my mother’s sister is still living at 90. I have the privilege of hearing some stories about my mother that I wouldn’t otherwise have heard. I am so blessed.
Bless your heart. Thank you for sharing your touching story with us. We so appreciate you. I’m glad your father remarried so that you could have a mommy to grow up with. Wow! 6 brothers!! And I thought 3 was a handful! 🙂 I’m sure you relish in your parent’s memories. How wonderful that your aunt provides you with beautiful stories of your birth mom.
God is good! Thanks for sharing!
In Christ’s love,
Denise
I really look forward to getting each of your e mails. It would be qwesumw if I happened to win this drawing. Thanks for The Gingham Apron!
We are delighted you look forward to our emails. Brings a big smile to our faces! Thank you for your support.
Giveaways are so much fun as we are privileged to interact with our lovely readers, like you!
In Christ’s love,
Denise
I would love to give this bundle to my daughter in law. She has given so much time during covid making thousands of face masks and lanyards all while caring for two small children and one of them special needs.
Well, Rebecca, I hope you win as it sounds like she is quite the dedicated and hard worker! Kudos to her!!
Thanks for tuning it. We appreciate you!
In Christ’s love,
Denise
My Mom has always loved me unconditionally. I was adopted and I 100% believe in this verse Psalm 139:13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. God placed me in a loving home with a Mother who led me to God and was a true example of a Godly woman.
How beautiful! What an amazing story. And I love how you claim the promises of 139:13.
My daughter in law is an outstanding mother. She loves our son and grandkids with unending love. She is the best. She deserves a beautiful Mother’s Day!!
This is so kind! I love this!
My Mom is 98 years young. She still loves to cook and especially loves to bake. I would share this book with her.
This is awesome! I love this!
As a Mom and Grandma I think of our loving arms that holds our children and Grandkids.
But then I think of our Lord and how much more He holds us with his loving arms.
I would give this gift to my daughter.
Thanks
God has shown us great love and we love feeling His arms holding us tight. He shows us how to love and we just pass it on!
Thanks so much for sharing. We all love those hugs, don’t we?? 🙂
Denise
Love your blog! I live just across the border in South Dakota, and have two sisters that live spread across the country, and my mom lives 4 hours away – even with distance, we are very close. Your book and blog are encouragement to me and remind me of my own family. Thank you!
Awwww….thanks for sharing! With all our techie tools we have so many advantages to keeping close. Sounds like you’re doing a very good job of it! Way to go
Thanks for your kind words. We love pouring into people’s lives!
denise
What a wonderful selection of gifts! If I am the lucky winner I would give this to my daughter who is expecting her first child in June.
Thanks for all your inspiring posts.
Thank you, Marlene. Oh there’s a June baby coming!!!! Congratulations!!
I had a June baby….Annie!! June is such a great time to have a baby, too. I hope your daughter gets the prize!!
denise
This will be my first Mother’s Day without my mother. She passed away in September at the age of 94!!! We had our share of struggles with each other. But I’m absolutely certain that God gave me exactly THE mother I needed. I’ve never doubted my mother’s love for me.
I am truly sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in September, as well. We, too, had some struggles. Yes, God knows what He’s doing, doesn’t He? Feeling loved is a treasure for you to always cherish. Thanks for your support! It means so much to us.
In Christ’s love,
Denise
This weekend my family celebrate the pasding of my mother 18 years ago. I would like this in remembrance of her.
Mothers are so very special in our lives. I love how your family has kept the memory of your mother alive after all these years. I commend you!
Thanks for your support!
Denise
My mom was my hero,she raised 7 kids,we talked about everything,she called me her rock,She was an avid reader,reading sometimes 3 different books at a time. I was her side kick in the kitchen,she could turn the simplest ingredients into something delicious,food and money was scarce but she could turn nothing into something and to this day I miss so many of the dishes she used to make. I would give this to my daughter who is newly married as would love it.
What a tribute to your mom! Your words are so beautiful about her. Sometimes the more scarce money is, the better the food tastes. 🙂
Thanks for taking the time to share with us. We appreciate it!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Denise
I have the most wonderful mother and mother in law they are both very supportive and love to cook. My mother makes sure you get your favorite meal and cake on your birthday and my mother in law is always making meals and getting the kids and grandkids together. I would end up giving it to my daughter (as both of them would give it to her any way as she is the only granddaughter and loves to cook)
My mom would love this gift. She has always loved cooking and baking and shared this love with me.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful tribute to your moms. So cute that you think your daughter would get the book! 🙂
Thanks for supporting us! We so appreciate you!
Denise
My mother is my rock. I still call her every day even as an almost 40-year-old mother of 2, and we text throughout the day as well. This pandemic has been really difficult not being able to see her and made me appreciate her even more. I go to her with the big and the little and know that she will always tell me the truth, but with love.
Tania,
Your story makes my heart sing to know that you and your mom have such a close relationship!
Hopefully, your mom will Love our book. Thanks for sharing!
Denise
This would be a wonderful gift of encouragement for my daughter-in-law who became a first time mom this past October. Due to COVID we’ve only seen our new grand daughter twice since then. I hope this will spur her onto renewing her faith. Great works: I use your Scripture Reading Plan daily. Hope Canadians are included in your contest!!!
Hi Brenda!
Of course Canadians are included in this contest. 🙂 Doesn’t matter where you live. Thank you for tuning into to our blog and supporting us! The scripture reading plan is so very encouraging to so many of us.
Hopefully your daughter-in-law will be able to get a copy of our book!
In Christ’s love,
Denise
I am so grateful for my Mom and all the sacrifices she made for me. I love being a Mom as well and am grateful to God that He entrusted me with these children. What an honor and a privliege to carry on the legacy of motherhood!!!
Hi Amy,
I feel the same about the privilege to carry the name of “mother.” Thanks for your support!
Denise
I am living on memories of my dear mother,She has advanced dementia and hasn’t cooked for a long time. We have many fond memories of the good cooking she blessed us with. Its scary how soon I have come to this place…where i cant ask her any more questions about a family recipe… about canning produce, about planting garden… I am grateful to have her for so long…
Hi Marie,
Life gets really hard at times, but the Lord is always there to help us. Heaven will be filled with love and joy….no heartache and pain. Glad you can remember the great times with your dear mom.
Thanks for your support!
Denise
I enjoy all of your emails, and I love the included scripture writing plan.
If I were to win this wonderful gift I would happily give it to my mom, even though I’d love it myself 😉 My mama has been through a lot over the years but her strong faith keeps her steadfast. She continues to be a selfless mom and a grandma, too. I’d be honored to be able to give her such a lovely gift.
Rachelle,
Thanks for tuning in and sharing about your loving mom. I’m also glad you like our scripture plan. So do I!
Love in Christ,
Denise
Looks like a great gift!
Thank you! We keep hearing that! 🙂
denise
I received “The Gathering Table ” for Christmas, I read it cover to cover. It was so inspiring. The recipes I have tried were wonderful. My Mom would of loved it also. My mother and mother in law were such great examples to me, starting with how to be a good wife, then mother and now a grandmother. Thank you for continuing to inspire me through your emails and on FB.
Hi Tanna,
Thanks for your sweet note! We’re so glad our book has inspired you and that you like the recipes! Passing on good training is so important. It’s just what the Lord intended. 🙂 So glad your moms were great examples to you.
Denise
Good morning! What a neat give away…JJ Heller has song called a Mother Like You that sums up many of my feelings for my Moms & desire to be a good Mom myself. Happy Mother’s Day to you lovely ladies & thank you for the fun give away.
Hello Melody S! Good to hear from you!! I remember a day when you told me you sure would like to be a mom. God certainly knows the desires of our hearts.
Thanks for writing in and a Happy Mother’s Day to you.
Your Sister in Christ,
Denise
I would give Most of this to my mom, I might have to keep the apron!
Hi Barb,
That’s funny! I love aprons and have an apron collection–especially since “apron” is in our name. Thanks for tuning in anf for your honesty. 🙂
denise
Just found you today, I was raised in Iowa so this is fun! My mom loves to make family occasions special, and when we travel home for a visit, we are treated to our favorite foods!
Hello fellow Iowan! The sun shines bright this morning. May flowers and shrubs are blooming away.
Thanks for your support. We appreciate you!
God bless,
Denise
My Daughter separated herself from her family eight years ago. This is the greatest heartbreak of my life: daily a constant state of mourning the relationship between the two of us. The ultimate bond between a Mom and Daughter.
I know only the Lord can change her heart back to me and the rest of our family. I daily pray for her and her relationship with Christ, first and foremost.
The reason I share this?
January, I began purchasing items I know she’ll enjoy. From a copy of a favorite childhood DVD to an antique cake platter. Your beautiful and inspiring cookbook will make a perfect addition to her ‘You are missing from me package.’ Once I feel it’s complete, I send it off with a prayer knowing God is in control. Thank you for time reading and blessing with with your gifts and talents.
God bless you all.
Dear June,
My heart aches for you. The Lord softens hearts. Our Father draws people to Himself. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin. As you pray, the Lord continues to work on your daughter. Thanks for sharing. You have such a big heart to develop a “love package” for your daughter when there is restoration. Hold on to hope.
In Christ’s love,
Denise
This would be so difficult to decide which of my 4 daughters to give this too! And I really would love it for myself! Maybe I could just make every recipe and share it with the scripture every visit we have together! It is so beautiful.
Hi Marti!
Perhaps one day every daughter will have a copy of her own! 🙂
Thanks for sharing with us. Glad you love to cook and make your family happy.
Denise
I am thankful that my mother raised me with Christian principles, manners, responsibility, morals and values. I know there a lot of times I didn’t like it or understand, but when you have your own kids, you “get it.” I miss her so much. She taught me how to cook and to make “milk gravy.” I am forever full of gratitude. I love you Mom!!
Thanks for sharing, Joy!
Milk gravy was on our table last night, along with potatoes and chicken fingers. Mr. Farmer always compliments me on the meal when there’s gravy. I’m glad my mom taught me to make gravy, too.
This makes me smile!
Denise
A mother’s love has so many facets. However, I am thankful for my Christian mother who was an example of Christ daily. She wasn’t perfect, she was purposeful. She displayed the grace of a Proverbs 31 woman in two ways. First, by respectfully, loving my father and in her commitment to their marriage of 50 + years. Secondly, by demonstrating in her walk & talk what the love of 1Cor 13 looks like lived out in a person’s life.
Lauren,
What a beautiful tribute regarding your mother! How blessed you have been to have such a firm foundation to build your life on. Thank you for sharing!
love in Christ,
Denise
A mother’s love has so many facets. She wasn’t perfect, but she was purposeful. I am thankful for the Christian mother God gave me. Her love was displayed in 2 ways. First, her love of 50 + years to my dad. She respectfully loved my dad and was committed to their marriage in the good and bad times. Second, she was committed to teaching her 4 daughters what it meant to be women of God. As she lived out practically and gracefully the principles of Prov 31 and displayed the love of 1Cor 13 in her daily walk and talk.
A mother’s love is unconditional, always giving, never ending and constant.
What a beautiful role model you have in your life! What a treasure!
Denise
I would actually share it with my daughter because we enjoy cooking together. I teach her to cook along with some friends in a book club, and this would be fun for us all.
OOOhhh..I love the idea of cooking together with your book club friends and sharing this book!
Thanks for tuning in!
Denise
I will give this book to my sister and sister in law
Wonderful, Liz!
You have a big heart to be thinking of 2 others in your life. Thanks for sharing!
Denise
Enter my name in Mother’s Day contest please.
Ok, Jeanne…you’re in!
Thanks for your support to our blog!
Denise
My Mom is such a lovely person but now I have to go to my memory closet to retrieve happy times and sweet moments.. My Mom has lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease.. . So she is rarely with us ..I’ve been honored to take care of her for the last 7 years …every once awhile she’ll say my name and make my whole week.. My sister-in-law has unselfishly helped me when I needed it over the years .. she is an amazing cook and so giving.. I would give this beautiful Mother’s Day package to her.. she would love it.. it would be a wonderful blessing …