Annual survey + Favorite Things Giveaway

Hi friends! As we put the cherry on top of the 2020 dumpster fire and say ADIOS to this year, I wanted to take a minute to say thank you.

I don’t take this blog or the work I’m able to do for granted, ever. Every single day I’m excited to connect with all of you in this space which first began when the Pilot told me to “stop shopping online so much and find a hobby that doesn’t cost anything.” <— lol. The blog has grown and changed so much over the years, and whether you’re an OG blog reader (thank you!!!) or a new friend (hi! welcome!!), I hope you know how much I appreciate you hanging out with me over here.

Every click, comment, follow, like, product purchase, and pageview directly helps our family and I am sending you so much love and gratitude.

How about a little giveaway?

Each year, I put together some of my favorite products to surprise a lucky reader friend.

One lucky winner will receive the following prizes:

–  Beautycounter faves! (daily face SPF, Beyond Gloss in Bare Shimmer, Eye Rescue Cream, and Color Intense Lipstick in Brunch)

– A pair of APL sneakers (my go-to sneakers for workouts and life)

– A pair of Zella leggings (the BEST)

– A Mt. Lemmon candle (made locally here in Tucson!)

– A bag of Truvani protein powder

Sakara Life Beauty Chocolates (they taste so dang good)

– An Equilibria CBD roller duo and bath bomb

– A Fit Guide of choice or Fit Team access

– A goodie pack with some of my favorite healthy treats and snacks

Estimated value: $650

Here’s how to enter:

– Leave a comment below with a happy memory from 2020 🙂

– Fill out this quick survey (it’s less than 3 minutes) and leave an extra comment to let me know. I use this survey to plan out my content for the following year and your feedback is invaluable to me. I really want to make this blog something that you enjoy reading, with the content and topics that interest you, so I’m very thankful to those of you who take the time to share your thoughts!

– Follow me on Instagram and leave a comment on my latest post (leave an extra comment below to let me know!)

– Leave a podcast review if you enjoy the show (and leave an extra comment to let me know!)

The winner will be announced one week from now on the blog!

Ready, set, go!

xo

Gina

This giveaway is sponsored by Caroline, who is currently peacefully snoring on the couch. 

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960 Comments

  1. Kandace on December 27, 2020 at 9:27 am

    I am a kindergarten teacher. When we had to go remote last year it was really hard. However, the relationships I formed with parents were strong and I felt appreciated.

    • Whitney on December 28, 2020 at 7:29 am

      I absolutely loved having my husband home more this year- and our girls loved it too!

  2. Katie on December 27, 2020 at 10:31 am

    Actually being home to enjoy the Christmas season and our decorations this year instead of being gone for 11-12 hours a day was so amazing. I don’t think I ever want to be full time in an office again!

  3. Jaclyn Oakland on December 27, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    I did your survey! ♥️

  4. Jaclyn Oakland on December 27, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    Best thing in 2020 by far was getting engaged to the love of my life and best friend!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

    • Liz on December 27, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      I follow you on Instagram

  5. Liz on December 27, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    I filled out the survey

  6. Liz on December 27, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    The best thing that happened in 2020 is I met the love of my life ❤️

    • Courtney on December 27, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      This year my husband and I bought our dream house! It was all very serendipitous and with everything we don’t take for granted that we were able to do this.

  7. Liz on December 27, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    I left a podcast review

  8. Kristen H. on December 27, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    Escaping with the family for a weekend at the beach in Rocky Point. A really great mental health break!

  9. Kristen H on December 27, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Survey ✅

  10. Kristen H. on December 27, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    Following you on Instagram and commented! ‍♀️

  11. Tammy Lewin on December 27, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    Finding a new job where I’m appreciated.

    • Sarah T on December 27, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      Happy memories from 2020 are the extra snuggles and time with my three year old son ❤️

  12. Kristen H. on December 27, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    Podcast review ✅

  13. Tammy Lewin on December 27, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    I completed the survey.

  14. Kristen H. on December 27, 2020 at 4:04 pm

    Survey complete!

  15. Paula on December 27, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    By far the best and happiest moment of 2020 was delivering my 3rd daughter in February… the world may have shutdown just weeks after she was born, but my world opened up with this sweet girl and I have been able to learn to let go of so much of the “small stuff”

  16. Paula on December 27, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    Insta follower!

  17. Paula on December 27, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    Survey, check ✔️

  18. Courtney on December 27, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    Survey done!

  19. Courtney on December 27, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    I follow you on Instagram

  20. Kelly on December 27, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    Happy 2020 memory- a new job that I really love despite this crazy/challenging year.

  21. Kelly on December 27, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Survey completed, Instagram follower.

  22. Sarah T on December 27, 2020 at 9:45 pm

    I follow you on Instagram and left a comment!

  23. Sarah T on December 27, 2020 at 9:46 pm

    Survey complete!

  24. Mandy on December 27, 2020 at 10:56 pm

    Hosting Christmas for my family at my house for the first time

  25. Julie Rabe on December 28, 2020 at 12:31 am

    Being able to stay home with my daughter and enjoy time watching her grow into a toddler. Even though the days were long, I tell myself the time with her is something I will look back at and forever be grateful for.

  26. Julie Rabe on December 28, 2020 at 12:33 am

    Survey ✔️
    Podcast review✔️
    Instagram reply ✔️ @jfayekucera
    2020 memory✔️

  27. Fran on December 28, 2020 at 1:29 am

    Seeing my grandmother get her vaccine in an AZ newspaper. Haven’t seen my grandparents in a year and it was truly a beautiful sight to see her and so glad they are getting the vaccine. Ready to love on them sometime in the New Year

  28. Erin Devitt on December 28, 2020 at 1:48 am

    Survey completed ✅

  29. Erin Devitt on December 28, 2020 at 1:49 am

    I follow you on Instagram and left a comment ✅

  30. Erin Devitt on December 28, 2020 at 1:51 am

    Having a nice cozy Christmas celebration was definitely a happy memory from this year ❤️

  31. Sejal M on December 28, 2020 at 7:24 am

    2020: happy to have the extra time at home with the kids instead of running from activity to activity after work and school.

  32. Sejal M on December 28, 2020 at 7:24 am

    Instagram follow and comment 🙂

  33. Sejal M on December 28, 2020 at 7:25 am

    Survey done 🙂

    • Sejal M on December 28, 2020 at 7:30 am

      Left a podcast review 🙂

    • Kristen M on December 28, 2020 at 10:29 am

      Survey completed

  34. Whitney on December 28, 2020 at 7:30 am

    Survey complete!

  35. Whitney on December 28, 2020 at 7:31 am

    Instagram done!

  36. Whitney on December 28, 2020 at 7:32 am

    I wish your podcast was on Spotify for us non-apple followers.

  37. Sana on December 28, 2020 at 8:13 am

    My favorite memory from this year is learning to play chess with my husband and all the time I have gotten to spend with him because I am working from home.

  38. Lynsi on December 28, 2020 at 9:35 am

    I loved being able to be home more in 2020!

  39. Lynsi on December 28, 2020 at 9:36 am

    I filled out the survey!

  40. Kristen M on December 28, 2020 at 10:23 am

    My happiest 2020 memories were hiking with my 17 year old who will be off to college next year. These memories are much better than the time I would have spent if most of our time together had been limited to dropping off and picking up from school. That’s one benefit of this crazy year!

  41. Stacy Hanson on December 28, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    Even though 2020 has been pretty dark, there are also some truly incredible things that happened this year. My father, who was originally diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, went for a routine petscan and it came back clear. Miracle of miracles!

    • Fitnessista on December 28, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      i’m so so happy to hear that!!!

      • Stacy on December 28, 2020 at 2:10 pm

        Thanks Gina <3

  42. Dani Morrison on December 28, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    I loved being a long-term substitute kindergarten teacher for my friend who was out for maternity leave. I took over from the beginning of January through the end of the school year and went through all of the distance learning with my team and the class it made it a very special and memorable time! It was hard, but I’m so grateful for that opportunity.

  43. Dani Morrison on December 28, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    I filled out the survey.

  44. Dani Morrison on December 28, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    I follow you on Instagram.

  45. LaDonna Bruening Barnett on December 28, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Love the podcast! Left a review! Thank you!!

  46. LaDonna Bruening Barnett on December 28, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Survey done!!!

  47. LaDonna Bruening Barnett on December 28, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    The happiest memories of this year are always of my son. No matter what’s going on, he’s always the biggest ray of sunshine. He makes people smile when they need it, gives little gifts to his teachers to show appreciation, and make them feel special, shows the bullies how to be friends. For me, when migraines or cancer have me down he tells me what a great mom I am and gives me a hug and kiss. He’s the bright and shiny in a world without enough of it.

  48. LaDonna Bruening Barnett on December 28, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    Following on Instagram:-)

  49. Elissa on December 29, 2020 at 1:04 am

    I’ve been reminiscing lately about the week I spent with my mum & daughter in Oceanside , California in a condo on the beach ❤️ Right before the world blew up!

    So beautiful, amazing! Can’t wait to go back one day!

  50. Elissa on December 29, 2020 at 1:08 am

    Survey complete!

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