Special thanks to all of you who participated in making this years 12 Days of Christmas a huge success! 

I hope you learned about some great businesses and will think about them when needs arise for certain products.

Now to Announce the Winners:

Maty’s Healthy Products: Danielle R. via subscribe by email

dōTERRA Essential Oil: Tynisia via following on pinterest

Cowgirl Dirt Makeup Sarah B. via visiting day2day joys on fb

Mamaw’s Many Blessings: Manda via visiting Mamaw’s Many Blessings on fb

Think Pink Boutique: LaTanya via tweeting a message

Thirty-One Gifts: Niki P. via visiting day2day joys on fb

Eco Emi Subscription Box: Lacey via subscribe to eco emi’s youtube channel

Naptime Creations: Sue D. via enter another giveaway

Real Traditions Natural Products: Amber T. via pinning an image on pinterest

Maximized Living Women’s Multi: Jennifer via subscribe by email

Enter to win a $25 Digital Gift Card: Christy L. via fre entry

Teaching your Children to Help Others: No Giveaway for day 12

I have emailed all of you and you have 2 days to respond. If you do not respond, a new winner will be chosen!

Thanks again for participating!

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On the 11th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me…

A $25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! This blog has been and is still such a blessing to me, I want to bless one of you! So one of you will receive a $25 gift card to Amazon!! Today it’s just a giveaway, no review!

*note: this is not a sponsored giveaway, I paid for this prize and hope it blesses one of you tremendously! Must be 18 or older to enter. 

Where does this blog’s name come from?

My blog name Day2day joys comes from verse in James 1:2. “Finding Joy in it all” No matter what you are going through (even if it’s hard or unimaginable) I want to encourage you that it’s part of your story, the story that the Lord is writing through you. And sometimes it is hard finding the joy in it all but my prayer is that you and I,  dear friend, can find a glimpse of joy in the valleys and on mountain tops.

My journey hasn’t been easy, but I know a lot of you have been through so much more! But through it all, We are ALL so blessed!

God is so good!

I am so honored to all of you who stick around as readers here, who enjoy the posts from the wonderful contributors and and interact by commenting and on facebook!

You can Win it!

Enter this giveaway! If you win, you will get a $25 Amazon Gift Card.  Enter giveaway using rafflecopter below.
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Written by Karli of Feed Me Mama, Contributing Writer 

On the 7th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me…

A subscription box from Eco Emi! My box was full to the brim with fun, Eco-friendly goodies, including hot chocolate, hand sanitizer, peppermints, lip balm, herbal decongestant, and more! 

Eco Emi is a box subscription service that features eco-friendly gifts for the whole family. Single boxes can be purchased and gifted, as well as subscriptions of various lengths to gift your loved one for months to come! Each box is carefully curated to bring you a wide selection of fun goodies that introduce you to amazing companies. There are themed boxes, like the variety box or the beauty box, as well!

You can read more about Eco Emi and how they choose their products right here! 

Another fun fact about Eco Emi: each box is hand packed for you by a developmentally disabled adult, providing them with a great employment opportunity! Check out this video and see how Eco Emi pays it forward.

Features of Eco Emi Subscription Box”

• Eco-friendly products
• Products are either full-size or good for multiple uses
• Different box each month
• Supporting employment for developmentally disabled adults
• Various subscription lengths available

The HOLIDAY BOX Included:

• Dark drinking chocolate
• Herbal decongestant rub
• 2 natural exfoliating cleansing towelettes
• Spearmint vegan lip balm
  Wooden holiday postcard
• Recycled newspaper pencil
• Organic peppermint breath mints
• Winter Wonderland goat’s milk soap
• Christmas tree cookie cutter
• Plantable seed paper Christmas tree
• Candy Cane hand sanitizer 

Now for my review:

I love subscription boxes. I have tried out a few before, so of course I jumped on the chance to review this one! I have to say that, truly, this is the best subscription box I have ever seen.

 I was astounded by the value and diversity of the products, the number of things included in the box, and the high caliber of businesses included in this curation. Many times, subscription boxes are nothing more than a smattering of samples that each company would likely give you for free- but not this one! A full size lip balm, package of peppermints, and jar of decongestant (among many other things)made this box stand out in the pack. Any lover of natural things would be delighted to be able to try out all of these products and introduced to these companies! 

What I Liked:

1. The variety of items included
2. The value of the items-including full size ones
3. Items the whole family can enjoy
4. High caliber of companies
5. Usefulness of each item 

What I didn’t Like:

1. Nothing!

You can Buy It!

Go to Eco Emi and see all that they have to offer! Subscription boxes are an incredible gift for anyone, but particularly those who “have everything”. Gift just one box, or a subscription service of up to a year! And, you can always just buy a subscription for yourself, too

You can Win it!

Enter this giveaway! If you win, you will get your choice of the Holiday Box (similar to the one above) or another monthly box from Eco Emi! Use rafflecopter below!a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Written by Kelly @ Eyes On The Source, Contributing Writer 

On the 6th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me…

A cute and roomy tote from 31 Gifts by Tiffany!  A festive bag to carry all of your goodies to and from holiday events (and more)!

Thirty-One is a tote/purse company developed to help women bless each other through beautiful products and friendships. The faith-based company not only offers quality products that can be personalized, but also income opportunity for women wanting flexible work hours, more family time, etc.  
There are so many styles to choose from and each one can be personalized by pattern, size, wording and more!  Really something for everyone to meet every purse, storage and organizing need.  I could look at the product catalog for hours, they’re all so PRETTY! You have GOT to check out these products!!

Features of 31 Gifts by Tiffany Totes and Purses:

• Quality material
• Sturdy, strong handles
• Personalize-able
• Limitless options in bags and storage
• Beautiful patterns and materials

Now for my review:

I was given a Large Utility Tote in the Penguin Party Print.  It is a generous sized bag with a metal frame in the top seam to offer added support for larger items to be carried and to keep the bag from closing as you are loading and carrying items around.

Cute, huh?! The possibilities of what this bag can be used for are endless!  Carrying, organizing, storing and so on!  It can be filled with gifts/food as you travel to and from holiday gatherings.  You can fill it with blankets by the book shelf/fire.  Fill it with groceries or holiday shopping items.  Save yourself several trips to and from the car!

 I have purchased other bags especially for carrying grocery items and each bag before has ripped or had handles broken.  I LOVE that the handles on the Large Utility Tote are wide, tough straps that go down the entire side of the bag for super durability!

What I Liked:

1. The amount of stuff I can fit in the bag
2. The festive pattern
3. Sturdy handles
4. Print choices

What I didn’t Like:

Nothing! Never met a Thirty-One Bag that I didn’t like!

 You can Buy It!

Tiffany would love to help you figure out the perfect product for you or help you cross off a few names on your Christmas list! Contact her for personalized shopping! 

You can Win it!

Enter this giveaway! If you win, you will get a Large Utility Tote in the Penguin Party Print from 31 Gifts by Tiffany. Use rafflecopter below!a Rafflecopter giveaway

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On the 5th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me…

A Crystal Chandelier headband glittering with rhinestones on a comfortable elastic band from Think Pink Boutique. Super cute to dress up your family pictures or holiday attire. 

Behind Think Pink Boutique is a team of working moms, who started off just making these bows just for fun, which turned into something more that they could ever of imagined. 

Features of the Crystal Chandelier headband:

• Beautiful rhinestones
• choice of white, ivory, tan, or black elastic
• Available in all sizes from Newborn to Adult
• It’s in the Mommy and Me collection
• Made in the USA 

Now for my review:

I was given the crystal chandelier headbands  in the adult, girls and infant sizes. Being a mom of girls, it’s so fun to get to dress them up. Besides getting the girls matching outfits (my favorite place is Mamaw’s Many Blessings), it’s fun to get them bows that match, so that’s why I was so excited to get these headbands! 

The headbands are well made with a felt inner side for comfort and elastic that fits well according to their size chart.  A lot of the time when I wear headbands all day they give me a little headache but this one was very comfortable. Overall my first impression was that it was quality product.

My daughter Julia really liked hers. She absolutely loves getting dressed up and loves this headband. She even told a friend later about it and how the appropriate (to her) way to wear it which is over her hair. London, the baby could care a less but I thought it was so cute! 

I also love the idea of the Mommy and Me collections. Think Pink Boutique actually has Mommy & Me headbands, necklaces and scarves… so the possibilities are endless to match with your daughter(s). I think the Crystal Chandelier headbands that we wore are fitting for the holiday season.  

What I Liked:

1. The head bands are adorable
2. They are well-made
3. Made for comfort and long wearing
4. Matching sets are available

What I didn’t Like:

1. It’s all up to personal preference but I did think the infant size of the crystal chandelier pendant was a bit big for an 8 month old

You can Buy It!

Go to Think Pink Boutique and see all they have to offer! If you go and “like” their facebook page and message them, they’ll give you 10% off any order!!

You can Win it!

Enter this giveaway! If you win, you will get a $20 credit to Think Pink Boutique! Use rafflecopter below!
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On the 4th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me…

A handmade with love giveaway from Mamaw’s Many Blessings. Mamaw is actually my mom Carol, who is a Grandma to 5 blessings, and counting!

She has always had a talent to sew cute outfits, my sister and I always had matching outfits for holidays growing up. For the past several years, my mom has even poured her passion into her grandchild (who call her Mamaw), making them cute clothing and even costumes. And now I have daughters with matching clothes! 

She made these adorable outfits pictured above and even a tie for my son… look for them on her Etsy shop! 

Now I am trying not to be biased in this review but really all I have to say are great things, and not just because Carol is my mom.

Features of the Izzy Belle Dress:

• Peasant style dress with pleated middle
• High quality fabric with handmade bows on the collar and sleeves
• Modest length just above the knee
• Come with a matching headband
• Machine washable with any detergent

Now for my review:

I was given the Izzy Belle Dress to review from Mamaw, made especially for this giveaway for day2day joys reader’s and mom has now decided to offer the dress at her shop as well, she’ll be adding the link soon. The name Izzy comes from Julia’s middle name Isabel. Sometimes we call her Izzy.

When I got the package in the mail, it was nicely wrapped with tissue paper. She had included a nice card with a hand written note. I loved this extra special personal touch.

The dress is well sewn with a correct sizing tag on the inner waist band. Again, I might be biased but my mom has always sewn her garments with special attention to making sure they look homemade but professionally sewn.

Julia, my daughter, always loves getting dresses from Mamaw. She was so excited to wear it and we decided together she would wear it on Thanksgiving. The headband was a nice touch that matches perfectly. 

Mamaw’s Many Blessings offers many other types of clothing at her shop as well, including dresses, outfits, boy’s ties and others as she gets inspired. She also makes baby’s gowns… here’s a funny story. Before London was born, we had no idea whether she was going to be a boy or a girl but my mom was hoping for a girl because she gave me this gown at the baby shower, lucky Mamaw, because she was a girl and now gets to get all dolled up, just like Julia! 

What I Liked:

1. The dress is so CUTE and well made! 
2. The colors compliment each-other: yellow and blue
3. The dress can be worn in the summer months or in the winter with some tights or leggings
4. The matching headband is great! I’m always trying to find headband and bows to match clothing so I love this

What I didn’t Like:

1. Honestly, there isn’t really anything bad I can say, the prices are reasonably priced in comparison to other similar shops

You can Buy It!

I hope you love Mamaw’s Many Blessings clothing as much as I do! Go check out her shop and see all the great things she has to offer!

My mom is extremely busy now and has promised to make my own kids some Christmas PJ’s so she won’t be able to make any orders before Christmas but she will be having a special for ordering NOW and shipped in January. 

Coupon code for day2day joys readers: 2014DAY2  Expires 1-10-15 

You can Win it!

Enter this giveaway! If you win, you will get a made to order Izzy Belle Dress, made in sizes 6 months all the way up to 8/9 girls.  Enter giveaway using rafflecopter below.
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Disclaimer: I, Rachel was given the product(s), free of charge, to review with my fair and honest opinions. If you would like more info or to have me review a product, please contact me.

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Written by {Christy @ FreshMixMomma.com}, Contributing Writer 

On the 3rd day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me…

A Pucker it up collection from Cowgirl Dirt.  This gorgeous trio made up of YeeHaw lipstick, Bodacious Botanical Lip Gloss and a High Noon Lip Moisturizer is sure to get you mistletoe ready.

 COWGIRL DIRT was born in the American West, a land of open space, pure air, and boundless freedom. The brand stands for the best of Western tradition.

Modern cowgirls and cowgirls-at-heart will find nothing better to enhance natural beauty than the pure goodness of Cowgirl Dirt cosmetics. Join the tradition!

Based in the Big Sky Country of Montana, Cowgirl Dirt is a family owned and operated business.

Cowgirl Dirt products are made with the purest natural and organic ingredients. Our collection of mineral-based products not only enhances your natural beauty, but also contains vitamins, nutrients and anti-oxidants that nourish your skin. You can be confident that you will not only look your best, but feel your best when wearing Cowgirl Dirt!

To hear what our customers think about Cowgirl Dirt, click here or read the reviews on each product.

Features of The Pucker it up Collection from Cowgirl Dirt

• 1- YeeHaw lipstick
• 1- Bodacious Botanical Lip Gloss
• 1- High Noon Lip Moisturizer
• Natural & organic ingredients
• Contains vitamins, nutrients & anti-oxidants to nourish your skin

Now for my review:

I was given a Pucker It Up collection in the colors Champion (lipstick) and Hitching Post (lip gloss) and a lip moisturizer.  The lip collection came in a little adorable burlap sack, which of course I think is very fitting for “Cowgirl Dirt.”  

I do not normally wear lipstick, but I have to say I have been loving this lipstick & lip gloss. The colors I got are subtle but adds a little pop of color.  I found that the colors were try to the colors shown on Cowgirl dirt’s website (having actual picture of the color on people really helped.)

The moisturizer is also fantastic!  My lips are feeling smoothing and soft!  I also noticed a little bit of a mint smell to it, which I love!!

What I liked:

1. It’s Natural & safe
2. The Colors
3. Goes on smoothly
4. Lasts a good while

What I didn’t Like:

1. Nothing!

You can Buy It!

Go to CowGirl Dirt and see everything they have to offer! Also be sure to check out their Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter!

Although, I normally do not wear a lot of lipstick, I have been wearing this more and more lately. I will definitely be trying more of their products, knowing that they are beautiful and made with natural ingredients.

Do you use natural makeup? What is your favorite colors from Cowgirl Dirt’s Pucker it up collection?

You can Win it!

Winner will get 1 Pucker It Up Collection (1 Yeehaw Lipstick, 1 Bocadious Botanical Lip Gloss, 1 High Noon Lip Moisturizer). 

Enter this giveaway! If you win, you will get A Pucker it up Collection From Cowgirl Dirt! Use rafflecopter below!
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Written by Lisa from This Pilgrim Life, Contributing Writer 

On the 2nd day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me…

A high-quality essential oil blend from dōTERRA perfect for fighting the sore throats, runny noses and congestion that come with the chill of winter days. This oil blend smells great and helps to quickly relieve respiratory discomfort.

dōTERRA is a well-known essential oil company that offers therapeutic-grade essential oils, oil blends, and other oil-enhanced products with the goal of equipping people to pursue healthy lives naturally. dōTERRA’s essential oils are incredibly pure and safe as they are developed by a team of  botanists, chemists, health scientists, and health care professionals. All of dōTERRA’s products are sold through individuals who are knowledgeable and ready to help you choose what you need.

More and more people are experiencing for themselves the amazing ability of pure, quality essential oils to change their lives and give them the power to address everyday health concerns safely and naturally. If you haven’t tried essential oils yet, you should really give them a try! See for yourself what a difference they can make!

Features of  dōTERRA’s Breathe Oil Blend

• therapeutic-grade oil
• a blend of six different essential oils
• smells great- very relaxing
• applied topically
• clears and soothes respiratory passages
• helps to relieve congestion

Now for my review:

Katie, a dōTERRA consultant and friend of Rachel’s, sent me an essential oil blend called Breathe. I have tried other oils before but I’ve never used a dōTERRA oil so I was excited to try it out since dōTERRA is a very popular company known for their pure, strong oils.

Actually, the oil couldn’t really have arrived at a better time since my three children were starting to show symptoms of coming down with a cold, the most obvious indicators being of course runny noses and coughing. Breathe is specifically made for helping such symptoms so I wanted to try it right away.

I diluted the blend with some coconut oil and applied it to my preschooler’s and toddler’s chest and feet. I’m still an oil newbie and wasn’t sure if I could use it on my baby so I held off for the time.

I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect, but after just one night of applying the oils, my children’s coughing in the morning was markedly less. The few mornings before, they coughed quite a bit when they first were waking up, undoubtedly from the congestion that had accumulated while they were sleeping. But this morning, they were barely coughing at all, and whatever coughing they did sounded much improved.

I am not always very consistent with applying oils, but my husband and I tried to remember to apply the oils every night before bed and occasionally during the day. After a couple of days, we applied some to my baby’s chest as well before bed. She too seemed to be less congested when she woke up the next day.

Then, just last night I completely lost my voice. It came on so quickly. I was talking just fine at dinner and then a couple hours after dinner I couldn’t speak over a whisper. After using the Breathe blend on my feet and chest before bed, I regained my voice by the morning.

Oils may not always be an overnight fix, but using Breathe on our family made a significant difference to relieve our congestion, sore throats, and runny noses!

What I Liked:

• My kids don’t fight applying the oils. They like it, which makes it nice for everyone.
• The improvement is often felt immediately and when used overnight, relief is always seen in the morning.
• The oils smell great.
• The same oil works for everyone, from baby to baby-daddy.
• It’s a natural treatment for our colds, no artificial colors, sweeteners, or unnecessary ingredients.

What I didn’t Like:

 The only downside is remembering to apply the oils. Which isn’t so much a downside at all to the oil but just to my memory! Our kids are good at reminding us though You can Buy It!

Visit Katie’s dōTERRA product page to see what oils and blends are available. Katie’s mission is to “encourage others to embrace the plants and foods that God has given us and created for us to use; making essential oils, herbs and real food all a part of our daily lives helps build the way to a more healthy life.” Support Katie and support your health– a win-win!

You can Win it!

Enter this giveaway! If you win, a full size of Breathe essential oil blend! Use rafflecopter below!
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My 2 school-aged kids are loving the song 12 Days of Christmas, in fact they are going to be singing it at a nursing home next week.  

Well, I hope your gearing up for all the Christmas music and I can’t wait for you to learn about some awesome businesses & products and getting a chance to WIN them. Woot! 

This year I have some wonderful businesses participating with products including hand-made clothing and accessories, essential oils, personalized gifts, hair bling, natural non-toxic products, and much more!

Let’s take a sneak peak ->

In no particular order, here are the businesses participating this year:

• Amazon Gifts
• Maty’s Healthy Products
• Cowgirl Dirt Makeup
• dōTERRA Essential Oil
• Mamaw’s Many Blessings
• Real Traditions
• Think Pink Boutique 
• 31 Gifts by Tiffany
• Pixels Printed
• Eco- Emi Subscription  Box
• Naptime Creations
• M2M Boutique 

Well, there you have it! Don’t these businesses sound wonderful?? 

This year 5 contributors are helping me with all these reviews but be confident I support and love all of these businesses & products!

Be sure to PIN this landing page and come back each day to enter all the giveaways! 

See you on Wednesday, November 26th, the 1st day of the 12 Days of Christmas!

Which business are you looking forward to learning more about?

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