ShopVT 2014 is officially here!
So what is ShopVT?
ShopVT 2014 was started by us (BurlingtonVT Moms Blog) and Try Vermont First, and seeks to showcase outstanding Vermont businesses, producers, artists, authors, and more. It’s a campaign committed to reminding consumers to spend their dollars locally this holiday season. Not only do we share great gift ideas, all from local businesses, but we also give you the chance to WIN THEM ALL!
This year we have over 55 businesses participating with over 35 giveaway packages valued at almost $4,000!
Our hope is to continue to raise awareness about all the great local businesses around us and remind us all to spend our holiday dollars locally this season.
ShopVT 2014 has it’s own website this year and can be found at ShopVT.org. The giveaways will run through November 24th and all winners will be announced on the 25th.
I’ve been to the circus for several years in a row no with my own kids (aspiring circus performers), and even saw Smirkus when I was a kid!
I have never been to see a Circus Smirkus show, I’d like to, though.
hope to win a jewelry give-away! love them!
My daughter would love a Skida hat, but all of the prizes are terrific.
I love giving back some extra love to my friends and family 🙂
Such an awesome giveaway! I love shopping/supporting local!
All the products are amazing! I would be thankful to win any of them.
I like to give back at the holidays by donating to local charities. Every little bit that I can 🙂
I would love to win anything, all these gifts are great!
The seafoaam Lake Champlain sea glass tree is my favorite:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/211615038/soft-seafoam-lake-champlain-beach-glass?ref=shop_home_active_18
I’d love to win this. Thank you.
I was wondering if anybody else was having issues subscribing to the VT City Mom’s Blog newsletter. I submit my info but I never receive any kind of confirmation e-mail. I’ve checked my junk folder as well, but nada. I’ve tried multiple times but it never seems to work. Just want to make sure those entries count for the giveaway!
As a passionate Vermonter, I try to always buy locally and locally made products. I want to support Vermonters and Americans. I can’t wait to try some of the featured products that I am not familiar with.
We went on the Polar Express last year and would love to ride the North Pole Express too
I want to take my son to Circus but we have not been yet.
I got my haircut about 2 months ago
Never have
Never
It’s been two years since I’ve had a massage.
I’ve never visited a spa but would love to
My favorite kitchen tool is my kitchen aid mixer
My favorite holiday snack is probably this cheese dip my mom always makes.
My favorite place to visit in VT I’m not sure as we only moved here two years ago.son every where is new
Sometimes I go for the most simple crepe at the Skinny Pancake. Also, anything with maple grabs my attention.
I think instead of a quote on the bracelet I would give as a present to my motherinlaw with all her grandchildrens names on it.
I have never been to a spa but would love too some day with my girls
Photos with my child were taken a few weeks ago.
Favorite color sea glass is light blue/teal
I would want “you are destined for greatness” on the bracelet.
My kids have never been on north pole express.
Yes I have been to the circus
Never had laser hair removal
Last time I went to the spa was a few months ago.
My favorite kitchen tool is something I don;t have- an immersion blender!
Favorite kitchen tool is my kitchen aid mixer
Pineapple pepper jam
Every single gift seems amazing.
Favorite holiday party snack is hot zesty broccoli dip
I like to give back baked goods during the holidays.
Thanks for designing such a wicked cool campaign. This sure does make VT stand out even more as the best place in the world. Look at all of the cool things our people produce!!! AMAZING!
Gift inspiration everywhere!
I would be so excited to win a baby carrier… Due with our third child any day and it would so come in handy..
Crepedilla from skinny pancake
Dirty chai cupcake
Who doesn’t love a chocolate cupcake? 😉
I had a trim recently but I’m in desperate need of a good cut. I would love something different!
I can’t remember the last time I had a massage – that’s why I need one!
We had photos done of the kids when the boys were born in July but they’ve already grown so much – would love to get some new shots. 🙂
Sunshine smoothie
All of VT is amazing.
Bake cookies to deliver to nursing home
My favorite cupcake is chocolate
Regular, plain old cheesecake is the best
Love Circus Smirkus! The 4 pack of tickets for the 2015 Big Top Tour and 25th anniversary book is such a great giveaway!
I would love to get the Bolton pass
My son loves to climb and I would love to let him check Petra out
I had photos taken not that long ago, last month. I like to have them taken every fall and on my son’s birthday.
I’d love my photo shoot at my home
They are all so good it’s impossible to pick one!
Today I’m excited about the Cedar mug. I know the perfect person to give this to for a gift. Each day I have a favorite. Way too many to post just one.
Vermont maple bbq from gringo jack’s
I would love the Stella Mae gift!
I would love a Skida Alpine hat!:)
If I won the bracelet, I would definitely have my husband and my favorite saying stamped in!
I enjoy just plain cheesecake 🙂
I enjoy donating food during the holiday season.
I really enjoy Chex mix as a holiday snack.
Hmmm….my favorite kitchen tool would have to be our food processor.
The Pineapple Pepper Jelly sounds unique and delicious!
The Vermont Maple BBQ sauce looks great!
The last time I had my hair cut was a few months ago, but I’ve never had it professionally cut.
No laser hair removal for me!
I have never been to a spa
My family has never gone on the Polar Express ride, but we’re hoping to this winter!
I’ve never had a professional massage. I would love the chance to win one, though!
I have been to Circus Smirkus before. I love it and so do my kids!
I’ve never been to the Skinny Pancake but a lot on their menu looks delicious!
I really enjoy chocolate cupcakes with a hint of a coffee/espresso flavor to them.
Peanut butter smoothies are my favorite.
I think my wife would like the names of our kids engraved on a cuff bracelet.
I think my favorite Vermont destination would have to be Stowe. Great restaurants and views!
A photoshoot anywhere in Vermont would be great….it’s so scenic here you can’t go wrong!
It’s impossible to pick because I would love to win them all. Although, I will say, the whoopie pies look very delicious!
Niceeeeeeeeee ;~)
Raspberry cheesecake, yum!
favorite VT destination would have to be the drive along Rt 7, scenic year-round and lots of fun and yummy stops!
The cedar travel mug sounds amazing and would make an incredible gift for anyone as it gets chillier outside!
Any gift package would be incredible!
The chai honey infusion from Ariels honey sounds amazing
Jalapeno Pepper Jelly is so good!
Strawberry Cheesecake please!!!
spa day of course!!
Kid city gift card.
Stone is favorite ft destination but always looking for new places to discover.
My favorite Vermont destination is Stowe
I like Touch of Vermont Gift Mart and would like to win their prizes.
Photo shoot in the bedroom.
Bitybean carrier!!
I like strawberry jam.
Yay skinny pancake! Pulled pork crepes all the way.
We LOVE going to Kid City! The staff are awesome, there are so many great toys, and there are always such happy kids running around playing together. $50 would put a lot under the Christmas tree!
We haven’t had professional family photos taken in over 3 years. Would love to win a photography session!
Last time i had a massage was a few months ago
My favorite kitchen tool is my chef knife
awesome giveaway for eco bean & juice!
Would love to win the tickets to the Polar Express! I have a two year old who I am hoping to take for his first time ever! I know he will LOVE it!
The last time I went to a spa was in 2009.
I love maple popcorn during the holidays.
Chocolate cheesecake with raspberries is my favorite.
We had family pictures taken last month.
We went on the North Pole Express last year for the first time.
My last massage was earlier this summer. Definitely time for another one.
I have been to Circus Smirkus three times in recent years. We love it.
The Skida hat!
Whoopie Pie Sampler Pack!
I’d love to win the North Pole Express tickets. 🙂
The last time I had a massage: too long ago!!
super fun! Love all the contests!
My favorite Vermont destination is Killington.
I love Vermont gifts to support my (until my recent move) state. I especially love the idea of gifts that give back where I can give gifts that my loved ones will love but can also benefit other organizations in the process as well. Isn’t generosity what the holidays are about?
This will be my first Winter/Holiday Season in Vermont and It would be so exciting to win! I can’t wait to shop locally for all my gifts!
I think the NEK is one of my favorite VT locations – so peaceful and stunning to boot!
Them all!
Last time I had a haircut was about a month ago… but since the baby was born, the new “norm” appears to be every 6 months.. I just don’t have time anymore!
And the last time I had a massage was when I was last at the spa. See ^ 😉
The last time I went to the spa was last May for my sister’s bachelorette party!
Gosh… I’m a chocolate, chocolate, chocolate fun! Anything with chocolate is good with me!
I donate to the Lund Family center every holiday season!
I’ve never gotten a professional massage!! So I want one! Please 🙂
Fave cupcakte flavors: Hard to choose, as I haven’t tried them all yet. Devil’s Fiddle sounds devilishly good.
This is a great service, all around. I could happily win anything being offered. If I can’t use it, I know someone who can!
Hoping for everything and anything!! 🙂
Love the Vermont necklace!!
I love blue sea glass!
I love any of the desserts at skinny pancake.
I love strawberry banana smoothies!
My last haircut was 8 or 9 months ago.
Last time I was at a spa was 10 years ago.
Does my dishwasher count as a kitchen tool? Ha!
Last time I had a massage was about a year ago
Any sauce? Probably chocolate sauce!
My family’s chex mix recipe is my favorite holiday snack.
We love giving back during the holiday by donating toys to the kids at the children’s hospital and food to the local food shelf.
Red velvet cupcakes are my favorite.
Chocolate peanut butter cheesecake is my fave!
I haven’t had any professional photos of my little one.
My favorite Vermont destination has always been Stowe.
Green sea glass is my favorite.
I love plain crepes with real VT maple syrup.
Not a huge fan of smoothies but I LOVE a good cup of coffee!
I have never had a massage. Really!
In August I visited Bota Bota spa in Montreal.
My favorite kitchen tool is the Bodum apple/vegetable peeler and corer.
The apple rum walnut conserve sounds delish!
I am only signing up for items I would like to win.
My favorite holiday snack is Peanut butter fudge OR sugar cookies.
I give back by organizing a toy/food/clothing drive for the Milton Community Family Center at the BINGO that I run.
Favorite flavor cupcake? Red Velvet!
Mint or more cupcakes.
Cheesecake with fruit or Oreos.
I would love love love love love to win a Skida hat!
Fingers crossed that I’ll win something. The prizes are fabulous and I haven’t yet visited all of them!
My nails… they need help.
I would love to try the blueberry sauce. I have not been able to find this company locally?
The hotter the sauce the better 🙂
I would love a get away with hubby at the Wildflower. And Junipers has the best burgers. In the summer burger and beer night is the best!
I have never been to Circus Smirkus! I would love to go with my girls and niece and nephew this summer! Crossing my fingers I win that prize 🙂
The last time I had a massage was years ago at the Stepping Stone. It was great. Love the place, the people and the massage!
My kids have been several times on the Polar Express. We are so blessed to have that in our back yard! Gathering our family and friends to all go together is a wonderful Christmas memory! I would LOVE to win passes 🙂
I would love to win the ski pass! Also the cupcakes and Skida Hat!
I always send Vermont gifts home to Texas. That way I know no one else got them the same thing.
Haven’t had a massage since pre-baby. Need massage. You’re my only hope.
Downtown burlington!
I need a session to include my 3 month old.
I’d do my shoot outdoors.
Favorite Sea Glass is blue.
I would inscribe my husband and kiddos names.
any of them…i love prizes
Stowe is my favorite VT destination.
We did a family portrait session at Sears when my oldest was a few months old…pics didn’t turn out well at all.
I’d have to think about the cuff inscription. Probably something about family.
We’ve never done the polar express!
I’ve never had a massage!
I have a faint memory of going to the circus when I was little.
Skinny pancake is awesome!!
anything with banana!
bibs…need more bibs
Stand mixer
Last haircut….it’s been far too long. eeeek
I’m a laser hair removal virgin!
Last massage was in 2008
love the polar express.
Been years since I’ve been to a spa
Never been to the circus either..
No North Pole Express here yet…..
Chocolate mint
Strawberry cheesecake
Of all time….the wonder cup.
Cranberry Chutney
Vermont Maple BBQ
Any of them…I love all of these items!
Desserts!!!!
Volunteering
My last haircut was right around when my daughter was born – 6 months ago.
A massage sounds fabulous. It has been years!
Banana Split
I’ve never been to a spa. Sounds like fun!
Strawberry Cheesecake!!!
GREAT IDEA! Makes the idea of holiday shopping palatable.
LOVE the website this year!!!
Favorite Vermont destination would have to be Burlington. There’s so much to do up there!
I’ve never had pictures taken professionally of my kids. I sure hope to win this so I can finally get some!
Honestly, I would love a photography shoot anywhere. Vermont is so pretty you can’t go wrong!
If I won the Alloy cuff bracelet I would probably have my kids names engraved on it, maybe with their birthdays or something.
Last time I had pictures of my kids taken professionally was in 2012! Eek!
So many great prizes to win. If I had to choose one as a top contender the earthy soul massage would be it. I had one with her last pregnancy and she was amazing. This time it would be a post natal massage and I would love to win that!
Today I really want that massage. I’m 24 weeks pregnant and my ribs and back need some love.
I’ve never been to the Skinny Pancake, but the Intervale Panini sounds good!
The Almond Butter Cup smoothie sounds so yummy and would probably be my favorite!
My kids have yet to ride the Polar Express, but we’ll be going to the one in White River Junction this year!
The last time I had a hair cut was almost 1 1/2 years ago. I think I’m a bit overdue…!
I have never done laser hair removal, although I’ve definitely thought about it!
I’ve never had a professional massage, but would love the chance to win one!
This is crazy to admit, but I’ve never been to a spa! Would love the chance, though 🙂
Favorite kitchen tool would have to be our food processor. I’m not sure I could survive without that thing!
Favorite jelly would be the jalapeno pepper jelly. Nothing beats a good pepper jelly!
Vermont Maple BBQ looks delicious and would be my favorite sauce for sure!
Hmmm….favorite holiday snack would have to be mixed nuts!
We love to give back during the holiday season by doing the Angel Tree gift giving project at our local church.
It’s impossible to pick a favorite type of cupcake. I really love lemon, so some kind of lemony cupcake gets my vote!
I would love to win any of these prizes. Seriously, they’re all great!!
Would also like to add that plain cheesecake with a raspberry sauce is my favorite!
That Zinfandel photography shoot would be awesome!
I would love to win every single prize, but I also know where I’m doing all Christmas shopping this year!
Wow, what a list! I’m most excited to win the bra fitting at Aristelle (which I hope comes w/ a bra because what they carry is luxurious!) Or the haircut w/ Justin at Salon Cruz. All of the gifts are fabulous, you really included something for everyone!
I think after the holidays I could use that Topnotch giveaway! Website looks great for everything!
The last time I had a haircut was about a month ago, but before that it had been about 3 Years!
New plates and cups for the kiddos! Fun at dinner!
I’d love to win any of the pampering prizes!
Great roundup this year! I haven’t even gotten through all the giveaways but my daughter really wants a Skida hat!!
I want to win them all – I love Vermont and I love prizes