October Soap Contest – NOW CLOSED

***Now Closed. ***

It’s time for another GMS contest and this month we are randomly choosing 3 winners!  Each winner is going to receive a $50 Goat Milk Stuff gift certificate to use with any of our Soaps or Other Stuff.

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The Facts:

Contest Begins: 10/1/13
Contest Ends: 10/31/13
Winner Announced: November GMS Newsletter
Number of Winners: 3
Prize: $50 Goat Milk Stuff gift certificate

 

To Enter:

1. Leave a comment here on the blog.  In your comment, please fill in the blank:
If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “__________________?”

 

Extra  Entries:

1. Like our Facebook page and leave an extra comment below that says “I like GMS on facebook” 

2. Comment on another Goat Milk Stuff blog entry and leave a comment below that says “I commented on your post titled _____.”

3. Place an order on the Goat Milk Stuff website during the month of October 2013.  Everyone who successfully orders will be automatically entered.

4. Subscribe to and read the Goat Milk Stuff newsletter.  All subscribers who have opened at least one newsletter will be automatically entered.

5. Follow PJ on Twitter and leave a comment below that says “I follow PJ on twitter.”

 

It’s that easy!  The winner will be chosen at random and announced in the November newsletter.  Thanks for entering and I appreciate you sharing this contest (and GMS) with others!

PJ

 

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  4. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “how do the kids like working with their mom and dad?” 🙂

  5. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she balances everything going on in her fun and busy life!

  6. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she and her hubby got the courage to start a whole family business.

  9. I found your site several years ago when I was researching how to make soap. I loved your football video so much I subscribed to all your publications. I get GMS via email, Facebook, and Twitter. Every one looks like they are always having a great time. It has been a pleasure to watch your family blossom. I also loved the videos of the goats giving birth. My question for you is, do you and your girls know how to sew? I am a quilter and I would love to teach you and or your girls how to quilt.

  10. If I had lunch with Pj I would ask her. If she would be my best friend. I haven’t even met her and I feel like I owe her and this company so much. This soap is curring my psoriasis that I have had for years and nothing has worked. Thank you so much I will be a buyer for life!!!!

  16. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she manages daily business duties and family life with such organization! Loved your vacation pics, Topsail Island is only a couple of hours from our home and we make many trips there.

  17. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her how she manages all the things in her life from being a wife, a mom & business owner!

  19. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask….Have any of the kids gotten tired of their particular job, at any given time, and threaten to “go on strike”?

  20. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how home school works for her and her family. I would also ask about socializing in their busy schedules.

  21. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her what her most memorable experience has been working with her family and producing such great products together as a family.

  22. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “could you ever have imagined when you were 10 that you would have such a wonderful family and great job sharing your products with others?”

  29. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask: Aroma therapy is very popular; have you ever thought about creating a line of soaps with that theme?

  30. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she motivates all her children to help out with the family business.

  32. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “Are you taking care of the check?” Haha! No seriously, I’d ask “How do you handle it ALL?” I have one homeschooled teen and a house to handle and that seems overwhelming at times. So – how do you do it?!

  36. I commented (quite truthfully, I might add) on the blog titled “How Do They Come Up With This Stuff?”

  37. If I had lunch with PJ, I would tell her how much I love her product, and how her whole family is involed, then i would ask her which I know is a doumb question, but are you nad your family born into the family of God? Thanks for this opertunity.

  38. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she seems to get all the children involved and contributing. That is alot of personalities to deal with.

  39. i would ask PJ, how did your family end up in Scottsburg, IN, also that your concept of goat milk soap has made a difference on my skin, what a GREAT product. 🙂

  40. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her why there is not a child with the letter D name? The children are in order Brett, Colter, “NO D” maybe Destiny?, Emery, Fletcher, Greyden, Hewitt, Indigo, & Jade! Any plans for adding “D” named child?

  41. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how in the world she can stay so organized with the business, schooling and children

  42. I would ask her how in the world she ever got started with this venture, especially while raising young kids.

  44. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she is such a great mother to eight children who have different personalities/temperments/goals.

  47. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how in the world does she make the time to complete everything that she has to do in a day?

  48. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her if she has ever though about opening small retail stores around the US.

  49. If I had lunch with PJ, I think I’d probably just have a lot of fun chatting! But I think I’d ask questions about balancing work and home life, as PJ seems to have it all together, and (as a self-employed person myself) I think she’d have some great tips for me!

  52. If I had lunch with P.J., I’d ask her was starting Goat’s Milk Soap an intentional life goal or was it something that just happened?

  53. If I had lunch with PJ, I’d probably tell her how much I admire her more than I would have any questions to ask her… Keep up the good work!

  54. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her “how do you see the business growing in the next 15 or 20 years? Will it still be a family (your children) business?”

  57. If I had lunch with Pj, I would ask her how she is able to divide her time with the children, home, business and hubby? Her plate is so full! I love GMS!!

  60. If I had lunch with Pj 🙂 Id love to ask her If she could make a soap that smells just like (irish spring soap bars) there very dry on my husband skin and I cant get him to stop using it. And therefore your products be the best for him. 🙂 thank you

  66. If I had lunch w/ PJ I would like to talk about her life and how she came to this business and how she balances her life between Mother, Wife, Children, Business. Do you attend church and if so, where.

  67. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask what is the one thing you would say is your favorite about being a business woman and mother and what is one thing that isn’t your favorite about it?

  70. I would ask her how she balances work and the kids and how much fun it is to have goats and her own business.

  71. As a homeschooling Mom, I’d have to ask PJ how she fits schooling in with everything else that they do as a family : ) I would also talk about how much we love GMS!

  73. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “__________________?” how do you make your liquid soap? are the scents in the whole bar, or are they put in the color, and stirred in?

  80. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, If She Would Be Interested InIndependent Distributors To Sell Product At Local Farmers Markets In Oregon?

  81. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her “What’s your favorite dish for lunch?”

    I Like GMS on Facebook.
    I Followed PJ on Twitter.

  82. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she manages life with so many children as I struggle with just my one little boy lol! 🙂

    • Totally agree, I love solid lotions, but sometimes you just want to slather on a liquid lotion…still love it tho!

  86. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her when will you be writing a recipe book for all the great products for those of us who like to dabble in making presents and things to do on rainy days?

  88. I commented on your post “Sugar and Spice” and anyone who has not been out to watch the video of Jade handing out samples be warned you will be in hysterical fits of laughter.

  89. If I had lunch with PJ,I would ask what her favorite “guilty pleasure” song is that she listens to when no one else is around.For the record,mine is mmmbop,by Hanson…Don’t tell anyone… 😉

  90. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how to get started doing my own business. Cause I think she’s the kind of person who will tell me truthfully. 🙂

  96. I would ask her how this business originally started and is she surprised by the popularity of it. 🙂

  97. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her if her family is supportive of her business and how many hours does she devote daily to her craft. Thanks for such a great giveaway with a super fun entry!

  98. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask “do you think that all of your kids are college bound?”

  100. 2. Comment on another Goat Milk Stuff blog entry and leave a comment below that says “I commented on your post titled why is the no goat milk in the lotion.”

  107. I would ask pj about her testimony,,her story about accepting Christ. my husband and I are the Georgia ambassaders for a ministry that is all about testimonies!..also id ask her for some free soap!ha! and maybe for a tour of the farm!

  108. If I have lunch with PJ, I would ask her what is the one thing that keep u motivated and going on the days that u just don’t feel up to it.

  119. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her what she does for “me time” after a busy day (or week).

  122. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her “how in the world did you find time to eat! But I’m glad you did so we could meet”.

  124. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her where does she get her energy and if I could gets me parenting tips from her!! 🙂

  126. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “How did you decide to make your soapmaking into a home business”?

  129. I am new to the news letter: I would ask PJ how she organizes all the family and the business issues, yet still has time for her husband.

  130. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “How are you able to have “me” time being a full time mom, wife, home schooling the children AND running a family business”?

  133. I would ask how much Goat’s Milk goes into making 1 Soap.

    Thanks for the awesome Giveaway!

  140. f I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “ could you make a soap bar with the scent of frankincense and myrrh?

    Thank you for making great products!

  142. I would thank PJ for this product. I bought this soap for my skin condition called Psorosis which it works pretty good. I also bought a bar for my son for his dry skin. I asked my 19 year old son how he liked the soap? He told me he loves the soap and that it cleared up the acne on his back. I didn’t know he had acne and apparently he had it for years. This soap in the one month time he has had cleared up his back completely Thank you for making this product!! I’m off to order more today

  149. I could have lunch with PJ, I’d ask her for suggestions on other appropriate consequences for talking fresh, using a bad word, talking back (something other than washing mouth out with soap).

  152. if i had lunch with PJ I would ask her “how do you balance the time you spend with each child?”

  160. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her does she cook special recipes and if so will she ever share

  161. l our comments and questions.But tha is how God radiates through his chosen ones meaning you and your family. Thanks for your love and kindness. God bless you all.

  168. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her about how she maintains discipline and personal sanity in her large house!

  169. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her “do you have any time for yourself and if so, what do you do during that time?”

  170. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “Any secrets to instilling the work ethic your kids so clearly possess?”

  175. PJ, I would ask you if there’s anything else you like with goats milk? If so, what is it and do you make it yourself?

  179. If I had lunch with PJ, I’d ask her if she ever has days when she just wants to scream in a pillow

  189. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, Is it hard NOT to snuggle with all the goats? I would not be able to get any work done because I would be hugging the goats ALL day long!

  193. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “do any of the kids ever show interest in wanting to leave the family business to pursue a different career in the future”?

  196. I would ask you questions about your faith and the role it plays in how you raise your children and run your business.

  197. If I had lunch with P.J., I would ask her what is her biggest challenge in raising a large family?

  204. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her “do you feel that having the kids be involved in the business has helped fight the entitlement that plagues this generation?”

  206. If I had lunch with PJ, I’d ask her how she balances work, family and all the other things life throws us. I’d also want to know how she comes up with new scented soap ideas.

  207. If I could have lunch with P.J I would ask her how does she have the energy to balance life and work. what an insiration to us all.

  209. If I could have lunch with PJ I would ask her how she keeps her house clean with all those kids.

  211. If I could have lunch with PJ I would ask her if she always pictured herself having a big family, and if they ever think about having another baby.

  212. If I had lunch with PJ I’d ask her “How do you balance your work/life and then find time for yourself?” I have a difficult time with that and I only have one child 🙂

  215. If I had lunch with PJ I ‘d ask her how she has the energy to do all she does-and could she bottle that for the rest of us!

  216. I would ask PJ how she grew her business. I started a small skincare business and would love to pick her brain! We are loyal GMS users and love the brand and the soap!

  218. I can think of a ton of questions I would love to ask P.J. over lunch.
    My favorite things to hear her talk about would have to be the children and funny things they say and do. So that is what I would ask P.J. .

  219. If I could have lunch with P J, I would ask you “what hobbies do you enjoy doing during free time to relax and unwind?”

  224. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “please pass the salt?” I’d probably also ask questions about how she grew the goat family, and how hard it is to part with the kids (if she does).

    I also like GMS on Facebook!

  225. If I had lunch with pj, I would ask. When and how did you decide to involve the kids in the business? I think you are teaching them great by invoking them as much as you do.

  226. If I got to have lunch with PJ, I’d ask what her best, quick, go-to breakfast is. And then I would just listening to entertaining stories of children and goats 😀

  235. If I could have lunch with PJ, I’d ask her…What are some tips for balancing yourlife? I have 3 kids and homeschool amd feel like housework is always falling behind. Thanks! 🙂

  239. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she recently enjoyed Topsail Island. My husband’s family has a reunion there every summer for over 20 years now.

  243. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her all sorts of parenting advice and if a goat would make a good pet. 🙂

  245. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, to let me help in any way I can, because she has so much on her hands, and everyone needs a break.

  249. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “what would be a good money investment at this time?”

  250. If I had lunch with JP, I would ask her when does she have time to everything done? I have 5 with number 6 on the way and I don’t have a goat milk soap business, yet I never have enough time to get it all done! Even with all the help from my little ones! Your family is amazing and inspire me!

  252. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she gets everything done and what she doesn’t get done as much as she would like.

  254. I follow PJ on twitter! And if I went to lunch w PJ I’d ask her about her first date with Jim!

    Hailee Price

  255. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her, where we were going to meet next month for lunch :O)

  262. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her about how she feeds her goats and what supplements she finds to really make a difference.

  263. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her.. what five historical figures would she have lunch with, if possible?

  265. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her how she got into doing a homebased business, with having a large family.

  270. If I had ouch with PJ, I would ask her, how does she keep a simple life? My life is so hectic and I’m looking to move somewhere more calm and slow life down a little, for the better of course!

  273. I would like to know how much quality computer time do your allow your children and at what age should our children have cell phones.

  274. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her what homeschool curriculum she uses, and how she divides her time between work and school.

  276. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, ” Would you have lunch with me next time at Chipotle?”
    I really enjoy your blogs and can’t wait to order my soap from you guys! Love your family!

  279. If I we’re to have lunch with PJ I would ask her how she manages to create such a loving caring family… The kids always seem to be so happy with each other!

  284. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her if we could come live with her ! And use any product we wanted to every single day !

  289. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “When are you going to write your book? I want to hear all about how you started your business at home and how it grew over the years. I want to hear the joys, the sorrows, the fears, the victories. I want to hear how you included, with your husband, your children into the work and how it looks in everyday life with school and other stuff. Because you are an inspiration! ”

  292. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she is able to give quality time to all your kids, both Human and Animal, and the business as well as your husband. I only have two human kids and one husband, and I can’t seem to keep an even balance.

  295. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, ” Do you ever sleep?” Would love to know what PJ does special for herself.
    Does she have a “Quiet Time?”

  296. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she worked with her kids to be so responsible (especially the oldest, who wouldn’t have older kids to look up to for example)

  298. If I had lunch with PJ, I’d ask her how she decided to take the leap of faith to do this business while raising her children, and how she manages to do it all. I’m also a twitter follower & facebook liker. 🙂

  299. I’d ask her about her very first batch of soap. How did it turn out? What scent did she choose? How has her recipe/procedures change?

  310. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her more questions about how to raise goat kids, as far as feeding and caring for them.

  314. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her about her vision for the evolution of Goat Milk Stuff. Does it stay a company creating and selling personal products or does it expand into organic foods (goat cheese!) or other by products? And then I would want to play with the bunnies. 🙂

  315. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her what scents get her in the mood for Fall and/or Christmas time.

  319. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, what is the best thing about having a family owned company and working with your children everyday?

  322. I commented on your post titled “We have Baby Rabbits”. Just when I thought your blog couldn’t be any cuter, I see baby rabbits. 🙂

  325. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how she manages and/or prioritizes all that goes on with her business, family, and homeschooling. I wish I had her management skills! 😉

  328. Just signed up for your newsletter! I’m excited because I’m new to your facebook page and didn’t even realize you had a newsletter. I can’t wait to become more connected to you and your products!

  333. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her what her secret is to handling all those children! I’d beg for discipline secrets. 🙂

  335. If I were to have lunch with PJ I would ask you what happens when you get down to passing chores off to the last child…who does she get to pass hers down too. I want to know more about how that system works!

  337. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her how she runs a business, has a family, and still manages to find time for herself.

  341. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her how she manages to look so young with all of the stresses of running a business and taking care of 8 kids.

  349. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, where she finds the time and energy to be super woman with running a business, home schooling children and the regular everyday duties of life!

  356. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “What soap do you use most and will you pick up the check?” 🙂

  361. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “Do you have college funds set up for your kids, of do you expect them to pay their own way?”

  364. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “How did you come up with the idea to make homemade goats milk soap?”

  372. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her when she finds the time to enjoy one of her favorite activities, what activity would she choose?

  375. I would ask PJ if she’s familiar w/ Harvey Cedars Bible Conference (since she grew up on LBI). I spent three summers on staff there and would love to chat about HCBC or LBI. (Then I’d pick her brain for tips about mothering many blessings!) 🙂

  377. If I had lunch with PJ, I’d ask her how she keeps up with so many children. I had my hands full with 4!

  379. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her which part of Long Beach Island she grew up in? My grandparents owned a house in Surf City so we spent August there.

  380. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her exactly what ingredients go into their soaps. Handmade soap facinates me & I am very curious.

  381. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her if she ever imagined selling Goat Milk Soap while growing up 😉

  383. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “What is the most significant thing God is doing in your life lately?” 🙂

  386. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her where she finds all the energy & if she ever takes time for herself.

  388. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her if you like to read and if so, who is your favorite author or book. I would tell her that I love to read and one of my favorites is Sue Grafton.

  389. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her how she keeps the pace with kids, husband, farm, business. Too much! You are an inspiration PJ.

  393. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her “How do you nurture your children’s individual interests and talents, and how do you choose what sports or activities for them to do?”

  396. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, “What’s your favorite dinner to make for the family when you’ve had a long and exhausting day?”

  399. I’d like to know, if I had lunch with PJ, when you do have a moment for yourself, what do you do for yourself?

  402. If I had lunch with P.J., I would ask her what advice she could give for a person wanting to start her own home business – such as making and selling home-canned pickles, relishes, and jellies. Thanks so much for all you do!!!! I don’t know how you have time to breathe!!!!! God bless your family!

  403. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her, how does she manage to sucessfully spend qulaity time with each child and her business as well as whats her favourite authors of all time and what has been her favourite books so far.

  404. If I had lunch with PJ I would ask her how she consistently stays calm and does not become overwhelmed by all she has to do. It has been an inspiration to me to listen to her podcast and learn how to be more orderly which helps me.

    Sarah Pope

  405. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her how to start a SMALL business and also, how to be prepared if the business grew faster than expected!

  406. If I had lunch with PJ, I would ask her what it would take to raise two goats. We have a small barn already.

  410. I posted a few weeks ago on Greyden’s blog about his three fav goats-I tried to log in again but couldn’t

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