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I've been quite lucky recently and am in a more stable financial position than I've ever been in my adult life. I didn't get here without help from others along the way and I'd like to pay forward a bit of the generosity others showed me when I needed it most.

The Rules:

1. Tell me ONE THING on your list(s) that brings you comfort - no linking, just tell me what it is and which list it's on
2. Tell me ONE THING on your list(s) that brings you joy - no linking, just tell me what it is and which list it's on
3. Open to all, though if you're outside the US please have an Amazon gift card on your list in the event shipping fees are too expensive for tangible goods
4. NO SOB STORIES; It doesn't matter why you choose the items you select for this contest. If you want to briefly discuss what about the items bring you comfort & joy that's fine. Something like "lemon drops remind me of my Pepere" or "when I'm sad, this always cheers me up" is fine but "I have no income and my partner is super sick and we can't feed ourselves" is best saved for assistance subs. Posting a sob story (as subjectively defined by me) will DQ your contest entry.
5. One entry per person - you must include both a comfort selection and a joy selection.
6. Include the phrase figgy pudding because it brings ME joy and will be the raffle phrase if I choose winner(s) that way.

The Fine Print:

• I WILL NOT REMIND ANYONE OF THE RULES. ALL RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED OR YOUR ENTRY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
• Contest ends sometime Wednesday, December 8 to give everyone time to think about their entry.
• Winner(s) will be selected by me either subjectively or by random raffler pick.
• Gift(s) will be one or more item(s) from the winning wishlist(s) and may or may not be a comfort and joy item described in the winning contest entry.
• Gift value TBD based on my available cash after paying bills.