January Blues Giveaway 2021
We are bringing back a FAN favorite! For many years we hosted a January Blues Giveaway and then we took a break for several years. After celebrating our 10th blogging anniversary last year, it was the perfect time to bring back one of our reader favorites. January is a rough time of the year and add wrapping up 2020 on top of that and it is the perfect time for a giveaway!
January Blues Giveaway
UPDATE: This giveaway is CLOSED
The winner is: Andrew Safie
Let’s keep it simple! We are going to take a priority mail flat rate box and we are going to PACK it full! Seriously, it will be like Christmas Day all over again when the winner gets this box in the mail.
We are taking all of our FAVORITE things and adding (one item) every single day of January! The best thing is it will be a HUGE variety! It will be full all all of our favorites including a gift card and then on February 1st we will randomly select a winner!
To Enter:
The best news is there are no hoops to jump through! The more comments that you make on this post give you additional entries to win! It is THAT simple!
You can enter once, or you can enter an unlimited about a times. The sky is the limit! So, comment away.
We hope you enjoy our “infamous” January Blues Giveaway!
Good Luck!
Melissa and Shelley
Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
I’m in like Flynn! (Now that I’ve gone and dated myself)
Super fun. Thank you!
Fun giveaway!!
Sounds like fun. Good luck and cheers to 2020 being over!
My husband’s co worker absolutely loved the Butterscotch Pudding cookies. He ate one and took the full container home so no one else got any. I would say they were a home run. Thanks.
Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Love it
I would love to win!
Sounds like fun
Cant find where to enter a post so I will just comment on a rwply… but it looks like leann has this
This is a wonderful way t o kick off the year. Thanks!
I’m in! Sounds like such a fun giveaway!!!
Thanks for adding sunshine to our lives..
Happy 2021 !
Happy New Year. I’m welcoming 2021 with open arms!
This will be so much fun!!!
This is a great way to start the year…thank you!
So fun!!!!
I love surprises!
I love free stuff!
Happy New Year!
This sounds like fun – I can hardly wait to see what is being added to the box.
What a fun way to start 2021! I’m excited to see what can fit in that goodie box
What a great way to start the new year!
What a lovely idea!
Awesome! Thank you so much for the chance to win! 🙂
Fun! I love a good giveaway. Good luck, everyone.
Hope this is where we need to comment!! What a fun giveaway away!!
I love your page! Thank you for making me smile!
Nice! How exciting!
Happy new year 2021
2021 is going to be better than 2020
I feel bad for Barbara Walters. 2020 was not a good year.
2021 will be the year of the vaccine. Thank you.
Stockpiling moms… You are the best
Happy first days of many.
Yippee
Hopefully 2021 will be a better year.
This is awesome! Thank you!!
It’s snowing here in Chicago, we are you all from?
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful.
Love this site, has great recipes and great information
This first week of 2021 has really flown by!!!
My stock pile is very low. This would be great. God bless
Oh since there’s no place to go…
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
Happy New Year Moms
Looking forward to a GREAT year with you and what a wonderful way to start it off….by entering my very first giveaway!!😁
Oh the weather outside is frightful…
Roasting chestnuts in an open fire
Somewhere over the rainbow…
There’s no place like home in front of the fire
🎼It’s a rainy day in Georgia🎼
But I prefer to think of it as a good cleansing from 2020’s negativity
All I want for Christmas is you.
Santa baby…
Do I need to say more.
Blue Christmas!! By Elvis 🕺
Rudolph the red nose reindeer
Silver bells
Carol and the 🔔 bells.
Linus and Lucy. Didn’t know this is a Christmas song??
The chipmunk song
I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus
The drummer boy
Little Saint Nick
Wonderful Christmas time.
Hallelujah!!!
Do they know it’s Christmas time at all.
Frosty the snowman
Christmas bells are ringing
THUMPITY-THUMP-THUMP
Look at frosty go…
The Christmas shoes
On the first day of Christmas
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me
I
My true love gave to me…
In to win!! Happy New Year!!!
A Partridge in a pear tree
Two turtle doves
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Three French hens
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Four calling birds
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Five golden rings
Everybody come on and sing a song.
On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Six .Lords are leaping
Oops somewhere I’m out of order. Just bear with me.
Anna seven day of Christmas my true love sent to me
Seven swans are swimming
It should be six geese are laying
On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Eight maids are milking
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love sent to me
On the 10th day of Christmas my true love sent to me
10 lords are leaping. Not six
On the 11th day of Christmas my true love sent to me
11 pipers piping
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love sent to me
12. Drummers drumming
Wow that was a long song to type.
Did you know how much the 12 days of Christmas cost in 2019?
In 2019 the cost of the 12 days of Christmas was $38,993.
In the year 2020 the cost of the 12 days of Christmas cost $16,168.14.
That’s down 58.5% from 2019.
The least expensive your recorded was in 1995
I wonder if COVID-19 had anything to do with it.
Great way to start a new year! I love giveaways.
I farted on Santa’s lap.
I want a hippopotamus for Christmas.
Dominic the donkey.
Dominic is my son’s name, and he hates this song.
Up on the house top… click click click.
Toy land.
The holly and the ivy
Rocking around the Christmas tree
Go, tell it on the Mountain
Feliz Navidad
I saw 3 ships.
What child is this
It’s Christmas time
Holly Jolly Christmas
Yikes. It’s getting late.
Baby, it’s cold outside
Would be awesome. Thanks for the chance.
Oh, how fun. I’d love to receive this box full of goodies! It would be January Blues no longer. Lol. Congratulations on your 10 years Blogging Anniversary! Happy New Years! 🎊🎆🥳🎉
happy 2021 new year!,,,
Well, isn’t this the greatest!! What a wonderful way to start the New Year! Thanks for the opportunity!!
Happy New Year!!
Thanks. I enjoy your emails. Happy New Year
I hope I win because I never win anything. Happy New Year.
What a wonderful giveaway. Thank you!
Peace on earth goodwill to men.
I hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
Thanks for all your super articles all year long!
If ever there was a time for stockpiling, this is it!
Happy to be part of group for several years now.
Happy New Year Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy New Year -I love when secret Santa packages show up!!!
Happy New Year! Thank you for such a fun giveaway. Wishing you a blessed 2021!
What a great way to greet the new year! And how generous of our hosts to plan this wonderful prize. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
day 2 of comments,,,
You’re that “Nothing” when people ask me what I’m thinking about.
You look great today.
You’re a smart cookie.
I bet you make babies smile.
You have impeccable manners.
I like your style.
You have the best laugh.
I appreciate you.
You are the most perfect you there is.
Our system of inside jokes is so advanced that only you and I get it. And I like that.
You’re strong.
Your perspective is refreshing.
You’re an awesome friend.
You light up the room.
You should be proud of yourself.
You’re more helpful than you realize.
You have a great sense of humor.
Happy Monday
You’ve got all the right moves!
Is that your picture next to “charming” in the dictionary?
Your kindness is a balm to all who encounter it.
You’re all that and a super-size bag of chips.
On a scale from 1 to 10, you’re an 11.
You are brave.
You’re even more beautiful on the inside than you are on the outside.
You have the courage of your convictions.
Aside from food. You’re my favorite.
If cartoon bluebirds were real, a bunch of them would be sitting on your shoulders singing right now.
You are making a difference.
You’re like sunshine on a rainy day.
You bring out the best in other people.
Your ability to recall random factoids at just the right time is impressive.
You’re a great listener.
You’re a great listener to be listening to my stories
How is it that you always look great, even in sweatpants?
Everything would be better if more people were like you!
I bet you sweat glitter.
You were cool way before hipsters were cool.
That color is perfect on you.
Hanging out with you is always a blast.
You always know — and say — exactly what I need to hear when I need to hear it.
You smell really good.
You may dance like no one’s watching, but everyone’s watching because you’re an amazing dancer!
Being around you makes everything better!
When you say, “I meant to do that,” I totally believe you.
When you’re not afraid to be yourself is when you’re most incredible
Colors seem brighter when you’re around.
You’re more fun than a ball pit filled with candy. (And seriously, what could be more fun than that?)
That thing you don’t like about yourself is what makes you so interesting.
You’re wonderful.
Everyday is just BLAH when I don’t see you For reals!
Jokes are funnier when you tell them.
You’re better than a triple-scoop ice cream cone. With sprinkles.
Your bellybutton is kind of adorable.
Your hair looks stunning.
You’re one of a kind!
You’re inspiring.
If you were a box of crayons, you’d be the giant name-brand one with the built-in sharpener.
You should be thanked more often. So thank you!!
Our community is better because you’re in it.
Someone is getting through something hard right now because you’ve got their back.
You have the best ideas.
You always know how to find that silver lining.
Everyone gets knocked down sometimes, but you always get back up and keep going.
You’re a candle in the darkness.
You’re a great example to others.
Being around you is like being on a happy little vacation.
You always know just what to say.
You’re always learning new things and trying to better yourself, which is awesome.
If someone based an Internet meme on you, it would have impeccable grammar.
You could survive a Zombie apocalypse.
You’re more fun than bubble wrap.
When you make a mistake, you fix it.
Who raised you? They deserve a medal for a job well done.
You’re great at figuring stuff out.
Your voice is magnificent.
The people you love are lucky to have you in their lives.
You’re like a breath of fresh air.
You’re gorgeous — and that’s the least interesting thing about you, too.
You’re so thoughtful.
Your creative potential seems limitless.
You’re the coolest person I know. And I consider myself bet friends with like all celebrities, so. . . .
You’re irresistible when you blush.
Actions speak louder than words, and yours tell an incredible story.
Somehow you make time stop and fly at the same time.
When you make up your mind about something, nothing stands in your way.
You seem to really know who you are.
Any team would be lucky to have you on it.
In high school I bet you were voted “most likely to keep being awesome.”
I bet you do the crossword puzzle in ink.
Babies and small animals probably love you.
If you were a scented candle they’d call it Perfectly Imperfect (and it would smell like summer).
There’s ordinary, and then there’s you.
You’re someone’s reason to smile.
You’re even better than a unicorn, because you’re real.
How do you keep being so funny and making everyone laugh?
You have a good head on your shoulders.
Has anyone ever told you that you have great posture?
The way you treasure your loved ones is incredible.
You’re really something special.
You’re a gift to those around you.
You’re an awesome friend.
You’re a gift to those around you.
You’re a smart cookie.
You are awesome! to be with as a friend
You have impeccable manners at and with everyone around you,,,
I like your style. of clothes you wear
You have the best laugh. like a good belly laugh. ha ha ha.
I appreciate you. your ideas and thoughts.
You are the most perfect.
You are enough.
You’re strong.
You’re strong as a mother father daughter or son.
Your perspective is refreshing on all your ideas.
Hope the year improves.
I’m grateful to know you.
You light up the room when toy walk in.
You deserve a hug right now.
You should be proud of yourself and everything you do.
You’re more helpful than you realize.
You have a great sense of humor.
You’ve got an awesome sense of humor!
You are really courageous.
Your kindness is a balm to all who encounter it and be around it,,,
You’re all that and a super-size bag of chips or oreos!,,,
On a scale from 1 to 10, you’re an 15
You are strong you are a woman!,,
You’re even more beautiful on the inside than you are on the outside.
Lots of great deals to be had this time of year!
Hi everyone!
Hi. happy new year!,,
OMG thank you, 2020 sucked for so much including losing my dad right before Thanksgiving. I am glad to be past it but still so sad and lonely.
wow, awesome…thanks for such a fun giveaway
Happy New Year Stockpiling Moms!
I can’t wait to see where 2021 takes us!
I did a lot of organizing today in my home!
You have the courage of your convictions to do whatever you want.
I’m inspired by you and everything you do.
You’re like a ray of sunshine on a really dreary day.
You are making a difference with the lives you touch.
Thank you for being there for me.
You bring out the good out in other people.
Wow! Thanks!
Thank you for giving away a cool prize!
Good luck to everyone!
Happy New Year! 🎉🎆🥳🎊
Happy new year all!
Here’s to another year with possibilities. And of course the end of 2020!
Love this
Happy New Year to all!
So excited
Thank you
It would be fun to win!
It’s been nice being off 2 weeks, not ready to go back to school/work.
Let’s do this
Thanks for another giveaway.
Happy New Year!
I have all my Christmas decorations put away.
When do you put yours away?
Have you been watching football?
Go Bucks!
Looking forward to the championship game.
I’m behind on commenting.
Mint chocolate chip
Vanilla
Chocolate
Peanut butter
Strawberry
Moose tracks
Deer tracks
Pumpkin
Butter pecan
Sea salt caramel
Double chocolate almond
Spumoni
Neapolitan
Fudge ripple
Blueberry
Walnuts
Pistachios
Pecans
Peanuts
Almonds
Hazelnuts
Brazil nuts
Macadamia nuts
Black walnuts
Chestnuts
I love this idea for a giveaway, a box of surprises.
Thank you for this giveaway and easy way of entering.
Yay! Glad it’s back!
Thank you for the opportunity!
Happy New Year to everyone!
Thank you so much for this contest!
This would be something wonderful to win!
Too bad we can’t skip straight from New Year’s eve to summer.
Sometimes I think unlimited entries are great, but sometimes not so much.
I hope there isn’t much snow here this year. I wish I could live in the Southwest, but I can’t leave all of my family here.
Good luck to everyone on this giveaway!
This giveaway is awesome. I was not aware of it last year.
So this year I want to get out of debt. I am working two jobs to make it happen.
I don’t believe in resolutions, but I do believe in putting my all into things I want to accomplish.
Does anyone here have any “unusual” plans for this year? I feel like everyone is in a holding pattern because of 2020.
So I am back on the wagon on Monday with healthier eating, so I’m kinda binging this weekend. I know, not the right way to do things, but man is this Rolo ice cream good!
5 months until the next paid holiday at work. Talk about your January blues. 🙁
So my New Year’s present to me is to adopt a cat. How are you supposed to choose which one to bring home? I want them all!
A box of 31 items. This would be so fun to open!
Grandkids are awesome!
Only 30 pounds to go by June 1st. Totally on track!
Having a bad day? Google laughing babies and it will suddenly seem better!
I think I will try to use my instapot more this year. That thing is awesome and I haven’t utilized it enough.
Roses are red
Violets are blue
I want to win this
How about you?
I won $1500 at a casino once. That was cool. But I still want this “mystery box” badly!
Current ad to the right – GhostBed. A new bed would be nice.
Please, please, please tip your pizza driver! They do not get that delivery fee as a tip!
I hope there is an Amazon card in this box! I have my eye on a couple of things.
Do you think you could a PS5 in the box? lol
I was going to tell a time-traveling joke, but you guys didn’t like it.
So it is Sunday now. Last day before the hum drum of the usual work week.
Can February March?
No, but April May.
(eye rolls and groans expected)
I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon. I’ll let you know….
Two hats were on a coat rack. One said to the other, “you stay here, I’ll go on a head.”
I stayed up all night wondering where the sun went, and then it dawned on me.
Baby shark, do do do do.
Baby shark, do do do do
Baby shark, do do do do
Baby shark!
#notsorry
Good night, all. Think I’ll head to be. More comments tomorrow! 🙂 🙂
Thanks for the chance, looks like you will have a good turn out. Now I need more time in the day 🙂
This looks like a fun giveaway, thanks for the chance!
Sounds amazing!! Thanks for the chance!
morning
looks like a gorgeous day.
We will be having a rainy Sunday today.
Let’s hope everyone has a nice week.
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I could sure use a box of surprises! Thank you!
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happy sunday
hope you all are doing well
need to take down tree
It is great the Giveaways are back! Wondered where they went!
Here is a list of things to show kids you care….
Notice them
Smile at them…
acknowledge them…
Learn their names…
Seek them out…
Remember their birthdays!!!!!
Ask them about themselves…
Look in their eyes when you talk to them…
Listen to them is important…
Play games with them…
Read aloud together…
Giggle together!!! ha ha ha
BE Nice!!!!
Say Yes a lot…?????
Tell them their feelings are ok!!!
Set boundaries that keep them safe…
BE HONEST!!!!
Be yourself…
Listen to their stories…
HUG THEM!!!! for longer than usual
Forget your worries and concentrate on them…
Notice them when they are acting different…
Present options when they seek your counsel…
Play outside together…
Surprise them…
Stay with them when they are afraid…
Invite them over for juice…
SUggest better behaviors when they act out…
Feed them when they are hungry…
Delight in their discoveries…
Share in their excitement…
send them a letter or postcard…
Follow them when they led..
Notice then when they are absent…
Call then just to say HELLO!!!!
Hide surprises for them to find…
Give them space when they need it…
Contribute to their collections…
Discuss their dreams…
discuss their nightmares…
laugh at their jokes…
BE RELAXED!!!
Kneel, squat, or sit so youre at their eye level…
Answer their questions….
Tell them how terrific they are…
Create a tradition with them and keep it…
Learn wheat they have to teach…
use your ears more than your mouth…
Make yourself available…
show up at their concerts…
Go to their games…sports…
attend their events…art shows…
Find a common interest…
Hold hands during a walk…
apologize when you’ve done something wrong…
Listen to their favorite music with them…
Keep the promises you make!!!
wave and smile when you part…
Display their art work in your home…
Thank them alot…
Point out what you like about them…
Clip magazines pictures or articles that interest them…
Give them lots of compliments…
catch them doing something right…
encourage win-win solutions…
Give them your undivided attention…
ask for their opinion…
have fun together…
Be curious with them…
I just found this blog and see that my chances probably aren’t good compared to some, but it sounds like fun. So, I’m in at least! Thanks for this.
Introduce them to your friends
Tell them you like being with them…
Let them solve most of their own problems…
Meet their friends…..
Meet their friends parents…
Let them tell you how they feel…
Another dreary and rainy day but bright side—better than snow.
Help them become an expert at something….
Awesome Opossom!
How cool!
be excited when you see them…
This melts my heart!
Absolutely love this!!!
I would so love to win!
My fingers are crossed!
My toes are crossed too!
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Best giveaway ever!
tell them about yourself and childhood…
Let them act their age….
Praise more…..
Criticize them less….
BE CONSISITANT!!!
Admit when you make a mistake…
Enjoy your time together…
Give them a special nickname!!!
Marvel at what they can do…
Tell them how proud you are of them…
Pamper them…
unwind with them together….
BE HAPPY!!!!
Ask them to help you!!!
Support them with their decisions….
applaud their successes…..
Deal with the small problems…
deal with the conflicts while there still small…..
tell them stories in which they are the hero…..
BELIEVE in them….
Nurture them with good food….
nurture them with good words….
nurture them with good FUN!!!!
Be flexible!!!
Delight in their uniqueness!!!!
Let them make mistakes…
Notice when they grow….
Wave when they drive by
honk when you drive by…
give them immediate feedback….
Include them in conversation…
respect them!!!!
Join in their adventure….
Visit their school….
help them learn something new…
Be understanding when they have a difficult day….
Give them good choices…….
respect the choices they make!!!!
Be silly together….
hang out together!!!
make time to be with them….
inspire their creativity….
accept them as they are….
Become their advocate….
Appreciate their individuality….
Talk openly with them….
tolerate their interruptions…
This is a great idea!
Talk frankly with them about everything…
share a secret…..shhhh