You guys…IT’S MY FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR!!!!!
Ohhhhhhhh if you have been around here at least 365 days then you know, I LOVE SEPTEMBER 1ST!
This date and all the days moving forward for the remainder of the calendar year just make me H-A-P-P-Y.
Life can be super hard, so I try my best to stop and celebrate as many little things as I can including…this date on the calendar.
Year in and year out, I try to make this day SUPER HUGE because…why not?
But this year? This year, I am thinking waaaaaay outside of the box and hopefully, you’ll find it as entertaining, joy-filled and fun as me. If we fall girls can’t laugh at ourselves this time of year, then we’re missing out 😉 .
Here’s what we’re doing…this year, we’re combining my favorite accessory with my favorite day of the year for…SHAY’S FAVORITE DAY GUCCI GIVEAWAY…
…YES!!!!
I’m going to give away one Gucci bag to one lucky winner. The person who wins this Favorite Day Giveaway can pick between either receiving a GG MARMONT SMALL MATELASSE SHOULDER BAG or a OPHIDIA GG MEDIUM TOTE from me! Of course, exclusions do apply. All winners must be located here in the United States as I will be shipping to a US address. If one of these two bags just happens to be sold out when the winner is announced, another Gucci bag of equal or lesser value will be awarded instead. The winner will be announced here on my blog Friday, September 9th.
But how do you enter to win?
Awwwwwwww…well…I’m making it a FALL MEME COMPETITION. That’s right. You know how social media is filled with funny, clever and original memes about women/families/people who love this season? Well, take your own photo of you and/or your family/your pet/your life, add a funny caption, post it on Instagram in either your Stories or your feed (or both!), tag @mixandmatchmama and use the hashtag #memeintofallwithMMM . My team members here at my travel agency and I will go through all of tagged memes that you ladies post and select our personal two faves. Once we narrow it down to the top two, I will post the top two memes in my Stories on Thursday, September 8th with a poll and let everyone who wants to vote head to my Stories and vote between the two. The winner will be decided by the result on that poll and that lucky person will get a Gucci bag.
Make sense?
If this sounds like too much trouble and only one person wants to do it, then they get the bag…or if 500 of you fall girls want to be fun and creative and show your fall spirit, then I will share as many as I can on my social media channels, so even if you don’t win, you’ll at least get your creative pics out there for other people to see.
Now, do you need an example of what I’m talking about when I say make a fall meme? Head over to my Instagram account this morning to see what I’m talking about 😉
One more time:
1: Take a picture of yourself and/or your family/your pet/your life.
2: Add a funny fall caption.
3: Post this photo on either your Stories or in your Instagram feed and tag @mixandmatchmama and hashtag #memeintofallwithMMM
4: My team and I will look through all of the tagged photos and select the ones that we love the most (sharing as many of them as we can along the way!)
5: Our favorite two memes will be privately contacted on Wednesday, September 7th via DMs on Instagram. If we DM you, we’ll verify that you own this photo, are in this photo (or that your kids/etc are!) and that you are one of our two finalist.
6: I will post both memes on @mixandmatchmama Stories on Thursday, September 8th with a poll for people to vote between meme #1 and meme #2. Once the poll closes (24 hours later), the meme with the most votes wins the bag
7: I will ship the bag directly from Gucci’s website to the winner’s US postal address
The best part about this giveaway?
Lots of funny memes to make our days brighter as we step into fall.
Looking for more fall content here on my FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?!
Well…
…if you just love a fun photo prompt for your Facebook or Instagram, I have one photo prompt a day for you between now and October 31st!
Use the keyword, share a pic and tag #fallinlovephotos2022 🙂 . I’m going to try really hard to post as many of these as I can this season too!
Also, don’t forget, I have…
…your FALL BUCKET LIST for the season too!
Easy and many times, F-R-E-E activities for your family to enjoy in both September and October!
Looking for a movie to watch…
…here is your FALL MOVIE MARTHON list.
Plus…
…your FALL READING LIST too!
Whew! Have we celebrated big today?! Make sure you head to my Instagram today to check out my meme and then start working on your own. You can start posting and tagging me just as soon as you can get one together. We will narrow down our TOP TWO on Wednesday, so post yours sooner rather than later before it’s too late.
You guys, I’m off! My kids have a four day weekend, so I’m going to celebrate by taking off too to hang with them. I will be back here on TUESDAY!
Happy September 1st!!! I am so excited to celebrate this season with each one of YOU!! xx
Elizabeth Feldpausch says
Oooo this will be interesting and fun to see all of the other submissions!
Celebrating today by going to Hobby Lobby and getting some pumpkins for my entryway!
Christine Reyes says
I know someone that worked at Hobby Lobby for years, in Orange County. I used to work at Cafe Pasquini in the Mall. What a beautiful place to live!
Beth Knecht says
So. Much. Fun!! I love celebrating the little things because you are right, life can be so so hard. Thanks for adding joy to my day!!
Elspeth says
What a fun way to celebrate September 1! Have a great long weekend!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Sara says
Great idea! However, what if you have a private Instagram account (and don’t want to make it public)? I understand you can’t make exceptions for everything and everyone but thought I’d ask! Have a great day.
Mix and Match Mama says
If you want to participate, I have to be able to see your content, so you would need to make your account public for at least 24 hours so that I can see the tag and check out your pic.
Kristi says
Thank you for the opportunity for the giveaway! Do people need to be in the photos?
Mix and Match Mama says
Nope! They do not!
Stacia McCray says
This makes me so excited!! All the Fall things!! Yay!!🍁🍂🍃
Yley says
Happy September! This is my favorite month too- my birthday, my son’s birthday,I got married in September, and of course, FALL! Best month of the year 💗 Love the Fall Bucket list. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s meme photos! ENJOY your long weekend!
Eleanor Cohen says
Hi! What a beautiful and generous way to celebrate September 1st! Awake at 2:58am and saw your kindness for the first time. Thanks; have a fun weekend with your family. Ellie
Julie Ann Long says
Hi Shay, this contest is way more technical than I know how to do. Raffle copters were easier. I was excited till I read how hard it was…
Mix and Match Mama says
Well I’m trying to shake things up a little since a Gucci bag is on the line and to just be a bit fun 🙂 . Take a funny fall pictures, post it with a funny caption, tag me and add #memeintofallwithMMM! I hope you do it!!
Sheaffer says
I’m dead. I want to win, but I’m guessing I’m not allowed to enter. Both of those bags are GORGEOUS!!!!!!
Ashley Williams says
Ugh I’m not on social media so I can’t enter BUTTTT sept 1 is my birthday and you loving it makes it even more special to me! I decorate for fall every year on my birthday because it really does kick the fall season into gear! I agree it’s the best day! 😜
Mix and Match Mama says
Happy birthday, Ashley!!!! I hope you have a WONDERFUL day!!!
Haley Weiner says
So so so excited! My whole family is brainstorming! How many entries can you submit?!? Thank you!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Mix and Match Mama says
As many as you want! I can’t wait to see!!!!!
Jessica mason says
Hi shay! Love the fun contest- I sent my meme that i shared in my stories using your hashtag via insta message since my account is private. Would it be easier for me to email? Thanks and woo hoo for sept 1!
Mix and Match Mama says
I need you to make yourself public and tag me and use the hashtag so we all can see it. You can just be public the 24 hours your Story is up if you want!
Tiffany says
Love this creative/different way for a giveaway! Can’t wait to see the entries you receive!
Diana says
The Giveaway is too complicated for me, but your gift is awesome! Congrats to some lucky winner! You are very generous.
Ryane says
Oh hey!! So fun!!! I’ve got a silly one but I realized I don’t see a cut off time for posting… is it too late? Or just before Weds?
Mix and Match Mama says
It is not too late!! Post please!!
Daniele says
Oh what fun! I am looking forward to seeing some fun and creative memes!
Christine Reyes says
My favorite day too! I can spot a good purse from a block away! 🤯🧐