Friends!!!!
Today is THE DAY!!
It’s the day we get excited about all year long!
It’s one of my very favorite blogging days each year…TODAY, IT’S FIVE DAYS OF FABULOUS!!!!
If you don’t know what Five Days of Fabulous is, every year, Sheaffer and I team up to give a great big thanks to YOU our readers for being so sweet, so kind, so loyal and so wonderful to us all year long. It’s a week of prizes for you AND your friends. They’re big. They’re amazing. Every year, we try to top the last. IT’S MY FAVORITE WEEK OF THE YEAR! And this year, it’s our EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW!!!
Now, each year, we try to out do the year before, so buckle up because this year is our biggest and best to date! HOWEVER, today, we wanted to do something a little different. As we finish up 2020, we would love to share our prizes this year with YOU our beloved blog readers but also we wanted to have a separate Rafflecopter dedicated for our readers that are ESSENTIAL WORKERS for this first day. If you’re an essential worker, you may feel free to enter BOTH RAFFLECOPTERS today, and if you’re not, we’d still love to honor you as a loyal blog reader this year, so make sure you enter our “main” Rafflecopter only. If you are not an essential worker but know and love one, PLEASE SEND THEM OUR POST AND LET THEM ENTER THE ESSENTIAL WORKER RAFFLECOPTER THEMSELVES. To keep things easier when the random winners are selected, we need the actual essential worker to enter themselves (please don’t enter on their behalf). Make sense? Two prizes…two Rafflecopters, two winners today and lots of love from US TO YOU!! To enter to win, all you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post. The winners will be announced TOMORROW when a new giveaway is announced. Winners, you have 48 hours to claim your prize before we pick someone else. This contest is only valid for US residents with a US postal address. Please note, blog comments are NOT valid forms of entry.
And today, we’re kicking it off with…
…TWO WINNERS will each receive an APPLE WATCH SERIES 6 WATCH WITH A GOLD ALUMINUM CASE AND SPORT BAND!
Eeeeeeeks!
You know how much I LOVE my Apple Watch Series 6…
…you can read my complete review of my watch right HERE.
I have had all six versions of the Apple Watch (you can read the recap of all of them HERE), and without a doubt, the 6 has been my very favorite. It’s waterproof, the screen is larger yet lighter and thinner, the battery lasts me about two full days, it accurately measures my heart rate, calories burned, steps taken…it keeps me from having to check my phone all the time, allows me to leave the house without my phone and yet still be able to make and receive both calls and texts…I literally put mine on before I step out of bed and then take it off hours later when I get back into bed for sleep. I love my Apple Watch Series 6 and would love to giveaway TWO today!!
If you are considering gifting it this year and have more questions for me, please leave them in the comment section. I would love to help you with it!
Now, if you are shopping today for Cyber Monday, make sure you check out my AMAZON FAVES page where I have a running list of my very favorite Amazon purchases this year. From techy gifts to gadgets, clothes, jewelry and so much more, all of my favorite Amazon finds are right HERE.
Whew! Okay, Day ONE is up and ready to be WON!! Please note, this year, our contest will only run from 4:00 AM CST to 9:00 PM CST (this will allow us time to randomly pick the winners and get their names on the next day’s post). Make sure you get your entries in during this time frame. Every day, we will be changing up the different ways you can enter on the Rafflecopters, so make sure you’re paying attention with each one. Some of the entires are weighted more than others, so please note that too. If you are NOT on social media, then your entry option each day will be making sure you’re signed up for both of our daily emails. Again, blog comments are not entries into this giveaway.
Here’s our info to help make your entries even easier!
Shay on FB HERE
Shay on Instagram HERE
Shay’s emails HERE
Sheaffer on FB HERE
Sheaffer on Instagram HERE
Sheaffer’s emails HERE
Okay, I’m off for today! I have to get busy and write up my NOVEMBER BOOK REVIEW to share with you TOMORROW (along with Day TWO of our giveaway!!). Our two RAFFLECOPTERS are below! One for everyone and one dedicated just for essential workers. Good luck, friends! I’m so excited to get into the holiday spirit with YOU!!! xo
Erika Slaughter says
What a GREAT way to kickoff the week!!
Carrie Scannapieco says
Never had a Apple watch. Looks fun!
Janet Inlow says
You are the most remarkable mother I have ever seen! My daughter – who passed away from breast cancer four years ago – got me on your blog site and I have been on ever since. You are so full of energy and inspire me to keep moving even though I’m in my 70s. You give me encouragement every morning when I read your blog! Thank you for everything!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh Janet, thank you so much for saying that. I am so honored that your daughter was the one that recommended me to you. Sending you so much love this holiday season!!
Ashley fischer says
Thank you for doing this for us essential workers! Nurses appreciate it!
Alexis deZayas says
Aw yay!! One of my favorite weeks of the year! Can’t wait to see what you two have in store!
Kara says
So fun!! Thank you! ?
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
This is great! Thanks Shay! 🙂
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
Maribeth says
This is so great! Selfishly I assume teachers are considered “essential workers,” so I entered both raffle copters. I apologize if I jumped to conclusions too soon! THANK YOU for starting off Monday with so much fun!!!
Mitzi Hutcheson says
Thank you for doing this!!! Y’all are awesome!
Severene says
Love this! I’ve been on the fence about making the splurge or not for the past few months, and this is a great way to spread the holiday spirit!!
Sheaffer Sims says
WHAT A FUN WEEK WE HAVE, FRIEND!!!! So happy to do this with you every Christmas season!
May says
So exciting! Just wondering…do you consider teachers as essential workers? Thanks for this fabulous giveaway!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m going to let each person decide this since on their own. I really feel like people know whether or not they deserve to be in that category for this contest.
Kate says
Hi! I am a psychologist. Would
You consider me essential. I know our state did when we had shut downs but I certainly don’t want to take away from the medical workers. Thanks for being a bright spot in my day
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m going to let that be up to your discretion about whether you thought your role this year has been an essential worker role or not.
Becky says
I LOVE this week every year!!!
Amanda Nash says
I’m a PICU nurse in Dallas and I so thank you for thinking of essential workers. We love helping others and it’s our honor to do so!
Mary Elliott says
Super excited for this! What a fun way to kick off the holidays and get everyone in the Christmas spirit! ??
Katie Oman says
Hi Shay,
What are you considering an essential worker? Just asking as I have seen some people just consider medical professionals essential workers and some include others such as school employee’s.
Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m going to go with the honor system here. If you have a job that has been essential to our country and cannot be done from home/paused/put on hold during this year, you’re in. Hospitality/restaurant, hospital workers, deliveries, teachers…the list is super long.
Layna Justice says
This is so amazing, thank you for your generosity ? is this available too for people who have private Instagram and Facebook pages? Just wanted to make sure! Thanks
Mix and Match Mama says
It is!
Savannah S says
As a nurse who’s floor is now a COVID floor this giveaway means the world! Y’all are both such inspirations and I love that your blog posts go up so early in the morning so I can read it before work. ?
Mix and Match Mama says
God bless YOU, Savannah!!!!!!
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says
You guys are awesome for including an essential worker raffle!
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
Karah Stracener says
This is so fun! Thank you for thinking of essential workers. Your heart is so big!! I posted on Facebook but I was unable to tag y’all and I don’t know if it’s because I follow your blog pages and it won’t allow me to tag those. ??♀️
Mix and Match Mama says
If your name is randomly selected, you can show us screenshots. It should tag each of us whether you follow us or not @(our handle) on both!
Rebecca Carney says
Whoo hoo!! It’s the MOST wonderful time of year! And you two just made it that much better!!! LOVE both of your blogs all year long xoxo
Danna F says
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. I bet you are enjoying having your closet, bathroom and bedroom back! Love your giveaways! Very generous!
Jodie Kingsbury says
Thanks for all you do! LOve reading your blog.
rafflecopters don’t show up for me so good luck to everyone.
Jodie Kingsbury says
I went on Google and the rafflecopter was there. Ya! I got to enter.
Anne Miller says
OOPS I am not an essential worker because but entered both because I can’t follow instructions.
Ahna Fulmer says
Aww what a sweet thing to single out essential workers!! Thank you girls! I am sending this out to my emergency department staff!!!!
Pattie B says
You have just made this week even more exciting. Thank you!!
Hillary says
If our IG account are private will you still see the tag in our Stories?
Hillary says
Just saw your above response – Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
If your name is randomly selected and we go to check and cannot see it, we’ll ask you to show us or else another winner will be selected.
Mix and Match Mama says
If your name is randomly selected, will ask you to share the tag/post with us.
Frances Ryals says
I have a question. Can we enter on your blog and Sheaffer’s, or do we just need to pick one? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re the same Rafflecopters, so just one!
Tara Thomas says
I’m an essential worker-In the operating room all day taking care of sweet babies like Ashby! Wish I could stay at home but instead working while wearing a n95, regular mask,gown, gloves, face shield helmet! My sister and mom are essential medical workers as well. We primarily have FaceTime contact these days. We re all too high risk! Would love the prize since I’ll be able to see texts on my watch since I can’t access my phone!
Mix and Match Mama says
God bless you and your family, Tara! You are true angels here on Earth. xo
Megan Johnson says
Love that you are highlighting the essential workers 🙂
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
Love this giveaway!! So sweet of y’all to give one to those Essential Workers too!!
That Inspired Chick
Carla says
Hi Shay. I need a new nail person, do you mind sharing nail person/location? Your nails looks great!
Mix and Match Mama says
I go to Grand Nails! Someone different always does them, but they do a great job!
Seri says
Hi Shay! I noticed that in entering, I did not need to enter my Instagram login. How will you be able to verify my entry if you do not have my Instagram account name? The only info I entered is my name and email- but my email is not connected to my Instagram.
Mix and Match Mama says
If you win, I will ask you to verify based on which one of the entries it selected!
S TYSON says
Can’t figure out how to tag you and Shaeffer from Facebook and Instagram.
Mix and Match Mama says
Start typing @mixandmatchmam and it will pull us up (same with Sheaffer!).
Heather says
Hi Shay-would you recommend an Apple watch protective case to put over the watch face? Or a screen protector? It doesn’t look like you have either on the watch in the pictures but thought I would check. Thanks for your daily blogs and the generous gifts this time of year!
Mix and Match Mama says
I have never used anything on my watches and haven’t had any problems!
Kim Kiser says
Please tell me you read Greenlights in November I’m dying to know your thoughts on it.
Mix and Match Mama says
I didn’t!! Looking it up right now!
Candice Ibarra Ostermann says
I just started my medical residency this past July and it means so much that you are highlighting all the sacrifices people are making!
Mix and Match Mama says
Best of luck to YOU, Candice!!!
Jeanie says
I always feel like I’m doing something wrong when I enter these contests. Well, I probably am. Actually, the only thing I know how to do is comment on your blog. I’m just not at all techie.
Kara says
I have followed you for years and I love this time of year! My husband is an essential worker and I love that you are recognizing them. It’s been a rough year and they all deserve to be recognized! Thank you for bringing holiday cheer to all of us!
Mix and Match Mama says
I am so thankful for the men and women who are serving right now. God bless you guys this holiday season!
Erica Chen says
Hi Shay! Thank you for the Five Days of Fabulous. I live in California. I tend to read your blog entry around 8pm- Pacific Time after I get off of work and end my day. When I scroll down to enter for the contest it said “the contest is no longer accepting entries.” Is there a deadline for entry for each day? It’s almost 9pm-PT. Please let me know, if so, I’ll try to check first thing in the morning. Thanks for this. Stay safe! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! The deadline as stated is 9:00 CST. I’m sorry! This way, I can add the winners before I go to bed here in Texas!!
Courtney Golden says
So sad I just got in and showered the germies off but awesome to give us some love. Collapsing after ICU nurse battles all day. Our legs are weary but our hearts were born to care and give…it’s in our blood. Everyday is a battle but it’s what God let us do, it’s our honor to be with others loved ones, when they can’t be there, and a privilege I take very seriously to provide the care I’d want for my own family. It feels like we’ve become just a nurse so thank you for recognizing essential workers!!! XOXO
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh Courtney, God bless you. I am so grateful for your commitment and service. Thank you so much!
Courtney says
❤️❤️❤️ love it, tired but gotta be mindful of the current times and how little my tiredness hurts compared to others pain!! Thanks for your positive energy, it’s really great to have some good social media to smile at everyday!!
Toni says
How do I enter for the giveaway? (Teacher essential worker)
Mix and Match Mama says
This giveaway ended at 9:00 PM CST on Monday, November 30th! You can enter today’s giveaway though!