I am very excited to introduce the Biblical Girlhood contest (sponsored by my store and other blog). Here are the rules:

Write an essay (no longer than 4 pages), describing how you are able to maintain your faith and Biblical feminity/girlhood in today’s world.

There will be three winners, one from each age group. The prizes are:

Ages 7-10: A Grandmother’s Hope Chest Book Set, which consists of: Grandmother’s Hope Chest Book 1 and Potholder Kit and Grandmother’s Hope Chest Book 2 and Bread Cloth Kit

Ages 11-15: A copy of The Future Christian Homemaker’s Handbook and a $10 gift card to our store.

Ages 16-21: A copy of So Much More and a $15 gift card to our store.

Because I want serious, well thought out essays, the contest deadline is in one month. All essays must be sent to me at contact@childrensclothesetc.com by October 14 2006. Be sure to include your name, email address, and age.

Please send this post to anyone you know who might be interested.

The essays will be judged on the following criteria:

Note- I do not expect the same level of writing from a 7 year old as I would expect from a 21 year old. As such, each age group will be judged accordingly. Also, the point of the contest is for young women to be encouraged by other young women who are living within their faith. Please don’t become overly involved with points or prizes when writing your essay. I encourage you to pray and write from the heart.

If you would like to print a copy of the rules for reference, here is a ‘print view’. (PDF)

Now for the fine print…….

You must be a female between the ages of 7-21 (you must be within the age range by October 14 2006), unmarried and have no children. All essays submitted become the property of Children’s Clothes ETC. The essays must be original. Only USA residents are eligible.