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12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Winners 2018

By Sarah Cates, Macaroni Kid Concord NH Publisher Mom November 30, 2018


Our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways ended Wednesday December 12! Twelve local businesses offered free products for you to win! I hope you didn't pass up the opportunity, since each one would make a great gift for you or a family member this Christmas. Below you will find descriptions of the prizes, contact info, and links to see more! 

We have several winners for our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! 🎉 Two ladies were extra lucky, thanks to random.org giving their number more than once! 😱

Drum roll....... And the winners are:
Day 1- $25 SimplyFun gift certificate from Kristina Provencher, SimplyFun Independent Consultant - Bianca
Day 2- $25 of Crafts by the Scotts - Bianca
Day 3- Silver Paparazzi Jewelry Set Fidget Phoenix's $5 bling bash - Sarah H.
Day 4- $25 Youngevity gift certificate from Bethany Hawkins - Youngevity Distributor - Abby
Day 5- Red Sox Stocking and 5 Hair Bows from Bow-utiful Bows for your beautiful girl - Shylah
Day 6- Mini Child Photo Session from Shannon Donahue Photography- NH Portrait Photographer - Rochelle
Day 7- $25 gift certificate from Aidille - Sarah W.
Day 8- $25 gift certificate from Little Pink Ladybugg Designs - Nathaniel
Day 9- Custom Initial Necklace from Mandi Miller Creations - Cheryl
Day 10- Google Home- Shylah
Day 11- Baby Gift Set from Petite Bottoms - Kimberly
Day 12- Young Living Gift Basket from Dr Chelsea Doughty, D.C. - Shylah

Congratulations everyone! 🎉


DAY 1: $25 Gift Certificate for SimplyFun from Kristina Provencher, Master Playologist

SimplyFun's mission is to reconnect families through play by selling educational games and puzzles for preschool through adults. All of SimplyFun’s games focus on specific skills and can be played in 30-minutes or less...PERFECT for today’s busy lifestyle!

SimplyFun Playologists have the opportunity to share SimplyFun through home parties; online Facebook parties; catalog parties and vendor events. Hosts/Hostesses earn rewards depending on their party sales (qualifying parties start at $100 in sales).  Each month is a different theme and each month has new hostess rewards & game party specials!

Check out more games and specials at www.simplyfun.com/kprovencher7236 or Kristina's SimplyFun Facebook Page.




DAY 2: $25 Gift Certificate for Crafts by the Scotts

We take pride and enjoyment in making every wooden sign, plaque and candle holder very special. We also take custom orders for whatever you would like.

For more information or to place an order, contact the Scotts at 781-831-5534 or lexy143@comcast.net



DAY 3: Silver Necklace and Earring Set ($25 Value) from Crystal Andres, Paparazzi Independent Consulant

This gorgeous piece from the recently retired Zi collection from last year is silver. Lead and nickel free and has some rhinestones encrusted in it. It also comes with matching earrings.

Fidget Phoenix's $5 bling bash is run by Crystal Andres who is a Paparazzi independent consultant. She is also a mental health counselor, wife and mother of 2 from right in Concord.

Check out more jewelry and or place an order at www.paparazziaccessories.com/204526, her Facebook page, or call 603-545-5500.



DAY 4: $25 Gift Certificate from Create with Bethany, Youngevity Independent Distributor

Youngevity has something for everyone!
Supplements, Essential Oils, Natural Energy Drinks, Healthy Coffee,
Healthy Chocolate, Mineral Makeup, Jewelry, Gigi Hill Bags,
Saveur Spices and Vinegars, Photo Solutions and Gifts!

Find her on Facebook at Bethany Hawkins – Youngevity Distributor and Join her group called Create with Bethany!
Bethany Hawkins/Create with Bethany
Youngevity Independent Distributor
To see what Youngevity offers, go to sbhawkins.youngevitysocial.com
Contact her at 603-491-4546 or email cropwithbethany@gmail.com



DAY 5: Boston Red Sox Christmas Stocking and 5 Hair Bows ($40 Value) from Bow-utiful Bows

Bowutiful bows for your beautiful girl. I make bows, headbands, stockings, wipes, wash cloths, snack bags, Unpaper towels, bibs, pacifier clips, maxaloones, baby blankets and more!

See more of her fabulous, locally handmade products on the Bow-utiful Bows Facebook page. For a special request or to place an order, email bowutifulbows@aol.com.




DAY 6: Mini Studio Child Portrait session ($250 Value) from Shannon Donahue Photography

This prize is for a Mini Studio Child Portrait session valued at $250 for one child 3 months and up which includes a 20 minute session and 5 Digital Images.

Shannon offers in-studio and natural light photography for families including but not limited to baby pictures, senior pictures, and maternity sessions! Check out lots more of her work (including my handsome little guy in the bear hat!) at www.shannondonahuephotography.com. For more info or to book a session, email info@shannondonahuephotography.com.


DAY 7: $25 Gift Certificate to Aidille

Headquartered and made locally, Aidille offers handmade appliqued clothing and accesories for children. Some favorites are birthday shirts and and big/lil bro/sis shirts! Products can be viewed and ordered on www.aidille.com.



DAY 8: $25 Gift Certificate for Little Pink Ladybugg Designs

Little Pink Ladybugg Designs creates coffee mugs, wine glasses, Christmas ornaments and more. There are several already made, but they can also create a special order just for you!

Check out a large selection of products on her Instagram Page or Facebook page. To place an order or inquire more, email ladybuggdesign@yahoo.com.



DAY 9: Initial Necklace ($30 Value) from Mandi Miller Creations

Locally Handstamped Initial Necklace
18” sterling silver chain
Pearl charm
Up to 3 initial charms

Mandi Miller creates custom handstamped products including necklaces, bookmarks, Christmas ornaments, and more! Check out her creations on her Facebook page or place an order on her Etsy page.



DAY 10: Google Home Mini ($49 Value) from Tracy Uscinski

Win a brand new Google Home Mini! It has almost all of the features of a Google Home, but is smaller. 

For national news each morning, I just say "Okay Google, Good Morning", but for local fun be sure to always check Macaroni Kid Concord NH e-newsletter and website!


DAY 11: Gift Set ($32 Value) from Petite Bottoms

The gift set includes:

Burp cloth

Matching 5 pack of wipes

Travel size Punkin Butt Bottom Balm, cloth diaper safe rash cream

Travel size Baby Bum drops in Tangerine

Hand Crocheted Wooden Teething Ring (not in picture)

Petite Bottoms- A cloth diaper store and so much more. We offering a wide range of new and gently used cloth diapers. Providing cloth diaper rentals and services to the Concord NH area.

To see more products or to place an order, go to http://petitebottoms.com/ or email petitebottoms@gmail.com



DAY 12: Young Living Gift Set (Over $50 Value) from Dr. Chelsea Doughty, Young Living Independent Distributor

Our thriving local wellness community aims to bring education, support, and natural wellness to people seeking to make healthier lifestyle changes for themselves and their families. Our bodies are inundated with chemicals that interfere with natural processes, often leading to unwanted, but preventable
symptoms. Much of this exposure to toxins is a part of living in the modern world, but your home should be a haven, a safe place for your family to recharge. This is why we have chosen a gift basket full of some of Young Living’s most popular products for a healthy home and healthy body. It includes the
popular Thieves Concentrated Household Cleaner, Thieves Foaming Handsoap, Ningxia Red drink supplement, and of course a 5ml bottle of Lavender Essential Oil. All of this plus a few other goodies is an over $50 retail value!


As an independent distributor for the world leader in essential oils, it is our pleasure to help you pursue wellness, purpose, and abundance through the use of God-given, therapeutic-grade, essential oils and oils-infused products. We invite you to our upcoming classes, educational meet-ups, and one-on-one sessions. A simple way to connect with our community is by joining us on Facebook in the Health In Your Hands educational group. And keep your calendar clear for the next Live Your Passion rally on January 19th , right here in Concord, NH. You can visit www.youngliving.com for more information on this amazing company, or if interested in ordering you can use my personal link.

To Your Abundant Wellness,
Dr. Chelsea Doughty
Young Living Independent Distributor #: 1406810



ALL of these fabulous prizes were given to one lucky subscriber each! 


*To hear about giveaways and winners right away, follow our Facebook page! There are also other handy posts and event reminders.



Winner were selected with random.org from all eligible entries on December 13 with notification via email and announcement on our Facebook page. 


NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. DO NOT ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES IF YOU ARE NOT EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF December 1, 2018 AND A LEGAL RESIDENT OF AND CURRENTLY RESIDING IN ONE OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Click HERE for complete rules.