It's the February of summer in my neck of the woods, where the heat and humidity are so oppressive we take refuge in whatever cool area we can find.

So why not have a giveaway? And a chocolate milkshake?

You're sure to find something in the selections below to make your August look brighter, and all you have to do is enter your name in the comments (one per person, please) by August 15 at 11 PM PST.

Thanks to all of our generous supporters for helping us to beat the August heat!

From Bezalel Books:

Catholic Family Boot Camp, by Mary Lou Rosien

Dear God, I Don't Get It!, by Patti Maguire Armstrong

Elizabeth, by Cheryl Dickow

God Calling, Please Pick Up!, by Patty Ward

Hiding the Stranger Trilogy (3 books in 1!), by Joan Kelly

Where Do Deacons Come From?, by Elizabeth Ficocelli (NEW RELEASE!)

Where Do Priests Come From?, by Elizabeth Ficocelli

Where Do Sisters Come From?, by Elizabeth Ficocelli

From CatholicMom.com:

A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, by Lisa Hendey, autographed (NEW RELEASE!)

The Handbook for Catholic Moms, by Lisa Hendey, autographed


CatholicMom.com Apron


CatholicMom.com Mouse Pad

From CatholicTV:

CatholicTV Beach Towel (4 total)


CatholicTV Fan Pack, with a mug, pen, and t-shirt

From Oceanhouse Media,
Makers of the Berenstain Bear Apps:


The Berenstain Bears and a Job Well Done book app (3 total)


The Berenstain Bears Love Their Neighbors book app (3 total)


The Berenstain Bears Learn to Share book app (3 total)


The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends book app (3 total)


The Berenstain Bears Go to Sunday School book app (3 total)


The Berenstain Bears Discover God's Creation book app (3 total)

From Servant Books:


Dion: The Wanderer Talks Truth, by Dion DiMucci


Happy Catholic: Glimpses of God in Everyday Life, by Julie Davis


The Rosary Project: A Celebration of Prayer and Song (2 CDs), by Chris Padgett


Weightless: Making Peace with your Body, by Kate Wicker


Wholly Mary: Mother of God, by Chris Padgett

From St. Anthony Messenger Books:


What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About the First Five Years of Marriage (audiobook), by Roy Petitfils

From Individual Donors:


In Name Only (Kindle or e-book), by Ellen Gable (5 copies), courtesy of Ellen Gable Hrkach


Embroidered Heirlooms $50 Gift Certificate, courtesy of Embroidered Heirlooms


Baptism Bowl, courtesy of Clarey Clay Works


Welcome Baby Jesus: Advent and Christmas Reflections for Families, by Sarah Reinhard


Mercy Is... CD of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Songs of Mercy, Forgiveness, and Praise (5 copies), courtesy of Mary Selano


Handmade Rosary, courtesy of Mary Selano


Avon grab bag of 3 full-size products, courtesy of Ebeth Weidner


Full-size tube of "Outspoken" by Fergie, courtesy of Ebeth Weidner


One-year subscription to St. Mary's Messenger Magazine for Kids, courtesy of St. Mary's Messenger

To enter the contest, enter your name in the comments
(one per person, please)
by August 15 at 11 PM PST