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A Giveaway For Someone Who’s Just A Hot Mess Right Now

By jessica 41 Comments

Okay, so this giveaway is actually open to everyone who is NOT a hot mess right now. Just so we’re clear.

Recently I discovered via Instagram Remarkably Rare Designs: Apparel That Encourages. The website says:

We provide encouraging and empowering apparel for those effected by any condition that makes them rare. We have a desire to provide words that can remind all of those affected, what they are really made of. 

Having a syndrome or rare disease doesn’t have to define you or your child, but it can be something that you can define for yourself.Being rare can be something you can use to do something great. Something REMARKABLE.

I discovered this company from my friend Ali, who’s little boy has a very rare heart condition known as Heterotaxy. Although their story has been one crazy event after another, and really nothing like my own journey, I can resonate a little having kids who deal with extreme food allergies.

I mean, how stinkin’ cute is this little onesie?

IM_A_MIRACLEAnd doesn’t this t-shirt just give you the chills? L.O.V.E. it!

FAITH_OVER_FEARThe one I picked to show you, and to give away today, is the one that resonates most with my Theme This Year.

CHOOSE_JOY_TSHIRT_ADULT_NEW_burnedEarlier this year I decided:

I can have joy, and he can never, ever take that from me.

It’s a joy revolution. In the showers, and in the midnight nurseries, and in the white hospital rooms and the lonely bedrooms of life, it’s a joy revolution. It’s joy, creeping in like morning through the windows.

The Joy Revolution. Who needs that message today? Who needs to share it, to wear it? Who needs it when they look in the mirror?

The friendly folks at Remarkably Rare Designs have been so gracious to give me my own t-shirt, and share one with one of you. Please hop over and check out all their awesome stuff, and do me a favor?

If you have a friend who’s going through a rough patch, and especially if you think of a little one who is a Brave Overcomer in life, will you share Remarkably Rare Designs: Apparel That Encourages? Thanks!

To enter today’s giveaway for a “Choose Joy” t-shirt, see below!

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  1. Kim says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:12 am

    These are so neat. I look horrible in black, so I am not going to enter, but I love the message on the shirt you are giving away. I have been working on choosing joy no matter my circumstances as well.

    Reply
    • kristen says

      May 26, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      Hey Kim! This is Kristen from Remarkably Rare. We actually offer this tee in athletic grey as well!

      Reply
  2. Lauren J. says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:16 am

    Choose Joy! But I love them all – what a great shop!!

    Reply
  3. TracyK says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:17 am

    Oh my, those stories are so touching. I would love to spread some joy via a t-shirt.

    Reply
  4. Donna Cress says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:00 am

    I liked “Choose Joy” or “Be your own kind of beautiful”

    Reply
  5. Ann says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:43 am

    I LOVE this shirt! It is my mantra that I try to remember every day! ❤

    Reply
  6. Emily says

    May 26, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    I love the Choose Joy shirt! Fun giveaway 🙂

    Reply
  7. April Hunt says

    May 26, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    I really like the “Choose Joy” t-shirt. I like the grey with pink especially!!

    Reply
  8. Whitney says

    May 26, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    I LOVE the “Choose Joy” t-shirt!! That one is my favorite.

    Reply
  9. Ali C. says

    May 26, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I really should just order the miracle onesie for Ethan and be done with it! It’s my fave. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Whitney says

    May 26, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    I love the “I’m a Miracle” onesie, as EVERY child truly is a miracle! I also love the “Faith over Fear” tshirt.

    Reply
  11. Denise says

    May 26, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    These shirts are great, and the “Choose Joy” is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Anna says

    May 26, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    Choose Joy… Beautiful reminder!

    Reply
  13. Jennifer says

    May 26, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    What a fantastic shirt and company :)!

    Reply
  14. Deanna says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    The pink choose joy is adorable and such a good message.! Looks like an awesome company.

    Reply
  15. Carrie says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    I can’t decide between the Faith Over Fear hoodie/shirts or the Choose Joy one. Love them.

    Reply
  16. Angela says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    I am in love with the Choose Joy shirt! Glad I came across this blog!

    Reply
  17. Andrea Padgett says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    These shirts are so neat! Thanks for introducing me to this company!

    Reply
  18. Courtney R says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    i absolutely love these! My “favoritest” is the “Faith over Fear,” something I CONSTANTLY remind myself! 😉

    Reply
  19. Stephanie says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    Love this shirt! Has been my saying the last 3 weeks

    Reply
  20. Melissa says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    i love all of the shirts! What a great company!

    Reply
  21. Susan says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    LOVE the Choose Joy! I hope I win but if I don’t, I’m still buying one!

    Reply
  22. Terri V says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    Love these shirts!

    Reply
  23. Shanan mallard says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    Would love to win either of these.

    Reply
  24. Janis says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:54 am

    Love these! I named my eldest daughter with the middle name of Joy as a reminder to always choose JOY…even when she is at her most difficult. 😉

    Reply
  25. Terris Lee says

    May 27, 2015 at 5:43 am

    Love this shirt!!!

    Reply
  26. Ashley says

    May 27, 2015 at 10:07 am

    I love the faith over fear shirt!

    Reply
  27. Krystal says

    May 27, 2015 at 10:58 am

    I adore the I’m a Miracle onesie. I just had a miscarriage and am pregnant again. I am so consumed with anxiety and fear and just want to relax and enjoy this pregnancy. I hate how anxiety is stealing this from me. I am so glad I found your blog. It makes me feel so not alone. God bless.

    Reply
  28. Kristy says

    May 27, 2015 at 11:29 am

    I love this shirt!!! I will be checking out their other stuff for sure!

    Reply
  29. Marci says

    May 27, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Such a simple reminder that Joy is a choice…with a kiddo in the army being deployed to Korea in just a few days I could really use this..and a box of kleenex

    Reply
  30. Lorraine Z says

    May 27, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    I love the “Be Your Own Kind Of Beautiful” shirt. So great

    Reply
  31. JenniferB says

    May 27, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    I like the made to be victorious raglan tee

    Reply
  32. Mary says

    May 28, 2015 at 12:09 am

    I can’t pick. I really love them all! 😉

    Reply
  33. Kristin says

    May 28, 2015 at 4:56 am

    Congratulations on your business, they’re not easy to run! I love your ‘choose joy’ shirt. That’s a massive mind set for me this year, I have to CHOOSE joy!

    Reply
  34. Melissa says

    May 28, 2015 at 6:39 am

    I have loved this and said this over and over the last 3 years! Thank you for this! Love this site!

    Reply
  35. Emily Evans says

    May 28, 2015 at 7:33 am

    I LOVE the Choose Joy shirt! How encouraging. Looking at their site was also encouraging. I loved seeing all the cute kid’s shirts. It seems hard to find clothes (especially for my son) that encourage instead of just having pictures of skulls and other ugly graphics. I also really like the Overcomer shirt. That song has been important to me as I overcome a chronic autoimmune disease. Thanks for sharing this site!

    Reply
  36. Amy says

    May 28, 2015 at 9:49 am

    These are so lovely.

    Reply
  37. Jamie T. says

    May 28, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    It’s so difficult to choose just one of my favorite tees…but if I had to choose, it would be the Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful tee! Love the message…so encouraging, especially for today’s youth! http://shop.remarkablyraredesigns.com/product/be-your-own-kind-of-beautiful-adult-tee-short-long-sleeve

    Reply
  38. Lori H. says

    May 29, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    I love the “I’m A Miracle” onesie! I’m currently expecting our 1st child (due in October) & he is truly a miracle!!! 🙂

    Reply
  39. Julie G. says

    May 29, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    I’m A Miracle is my favorite! Would LOVE to have it in the athletic gray…but cute in wrote, too. Great shirts…wonderful cause!!

    Reply
  40. Hannah says

    October 18, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    Hi Jessica
    I love this shirt. I really like the “Choose Joy” t-shirt.
    Thank you!

    Reply
Hi! I’m Jessica. Former English teacher turned homeschooling mom of three. ESTJ. iPhone addict (in recovery). Anxiety overcomer. Allergy mom (only slightly neurotic). Loved by God, and wife to Mr. Fix Anything. I run a mean 12-minute mile and can make just about anything dairy free. I’m glad you’re here! Read More >>>
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