This giveaway is now closed! Congratulations to Jen and G, the winners!
It’s day two of our week-long giveaway, and I am proud to be offering two very special prizes.
First, I am pleased to introduce you to my bloggy friend Emily Cook.
Emily is the big kid in the middle
Emily is a mother of six who has captured my heart by her honesty, her real but messy love for Jesus, and her aptitude for finding beauty in heartache. Her story has not been picture-perfect because it is not fiction. It is truth.
One of Emily’s children has struggled with epilepsy. She wrote about it in her book Weak and Loved: A Mother-Daughter Love Story. I know some of you were able to get that as a free download when I shared the offer with you. I know this because I have heard from you about that book. I have heard how it moved you, how it touched you, and how thankful you were to get to know Emily.
“It is not the quantity of children,
but it is the blessed weight of any number of children,
that makes us what we are: mothers.”
–Emily Cook
When Emily asked if she could donate her book Tend to Me: Devotions for Mothers I was honored and grateful. To be able to give one of you rest and hope and truth, well, that is the kind of thing I love to do. Her words are beautiful, encouraging, and true. You will be blessed by Emily as I have been.
Photo source: Hazelaid.com. Used with permission.
Our second prize today comes from a company I adore. I have written about Hazelaid before, and I’m afraid I used such glowing terms that some readers thought I was making a profit.
So before I begin talking about them, let me be completely honest: I am not an affiliate for Hazelaid nor have I ever been! I do not profit in any way from any sales made through my links. None! In fact, I began using their products long before I started my blog and actually purchased my first giveaway prize myself because I love their products so much. This time around, Hazelaid graciously donated this prize but I have chosen not to become an affiliate because I feel it’s a conflict of interest in this case.
That being said, Hazelaid products have changed my life, pure and simple. They are donating a $25 gift certificate so one of you can shop around and try their products for yourself!
My family has been particularly impacted by the Baltic amber necklaces. You can read my original testimonial here. I still remain almost completely pain-free after suffering years and years of joint pain and mysterious aching in my body. I am still free from taking over-the-counter medications in order to deal with this pain. Coming from a girl who used to pop Advil four at a time, this is remarkable.
This natural pain relief makes amber perfect for teething babies, elderly patients and everyone in between. It becomes more and more effective with time, I have noticed, to the point that I do not have to wear my necklace every day. I kept it on 24/7 for a few months because I was afraid to take it off! I didn’t want the “magic” to end! Now, I wear it at night or whenever I think about it and have continued to enjoy the benefits of the amber even though it’s not in contact with my skin all the time.
But amber is not all Hazelaid has to offer. Their hazelwood jewelry is remarkable as well.
In fact, one of my first purchases from Hazelaid was a hazelwood bracelet. I have eczema that flairs up on my hands in the winter. I wore the bracelet on my left wrist, and within one day, the bumps on my left hand were about 50% better than the bumps on my right. Within a few days, they were gone completely. I have not found any lotions or treatments for his eczema that work so well–and it’s completely natural! No steroids, no artificial ingredients, just wood.
One reader will win the $25 gift certificate and earn the burden of trying to decide which product to choose! Good luck with that! As a bonus, Hazelaid is offering a 10% off code to all Five in Tow readers. Simply enter fiveintow10 at checkout. This code NEVER expires, so hang on to it for future orders!
So…how do you enter today’s giveaway?
1) I like to keep giveaways simple. All you have to do to be entered for this giveaway is to comment below! That’s it! It would be fabulous if you also subscribed to my blog, followed me on Twitter, or liked my Facebook page, but I can’t make that a requirement because of Facebook policies (and it also complicates things and that sort of defeats the whole “simple” thing).
2) Now, I know some of you are over-achievers and want to do more to increase your chances of winning. Okay. Here you go: you may earn extra entries by visiting and commenting on our sponsors’ blogs, Facebook, or Twitter pages. Why not subscribe, like, or follow them while you’re there? Come back here and leave a separate comment to let me know you went a-visiting so I can enter your name twice.
3) Share any story from Five in Tow that has impacted you. You can even share the giveaway! Comment below (in a separate comment from any of the above) with the title of the post you shared and you’ll earn a third entry.
4) This giveaway will remain open for three days. I will draw two winners on February 1 at 4 pm PST and notify the winners. Prizes will be delivered by the sponsors within 4-6 weeks.
5) Don’t forget! You still have two days to enter yesterday’s giveaway if you have not already done so. Come back tomorrow for two more great prizes! You can see the complete list here.
Can I still enter? I’d love to win the hazelaid gift certificate!
Can I still enter? Well, worth a try!! Love your blog!
I like hazelaid facebook page also 😉
Stunning jewelry. Would love to win!
I’d love to win the jewelry – my mom suffers from constant pain.
Just connected with your blog and love what I have seen so far. Also have been considering the amber necklace idea for joint issues. Thanks for sharing!
I spent a long time on the Hazelaid website today, as my little one was up repeatedly last night until I finally busted out the orajel! I’d so rather use something natural.
Hazelaid is awesome. I used one for my last teether.
I have heard about those amber necklaces! Very interesting!
Would really love to win the jewlry to give to a friend.
I’m so thankful for your earlier post about jazelaid. The Baltic amber necklace was great for my teething daughter!
I’d love to win!
I would love this devotional. I’ve been wanting to try an amber necklace.
I just found your blog tonight. I love it! I’d also love to win some of that hazelwood stuff 🙂 I have eczema that gets especially worse when pregnant, and I’d love to try something besides steroid cream!!!
Congratulations on your milestone! I’d love to win one of these prizes. 🙂
Love your blog! I often share links to it on a mom’s group I’m in, so encouraging and real!
I’ve been looking at amber necklaces for my son. Thanks!
Beautiful looking devotion. That would be the prize for me!
I was introduced to your blog last week when someone shared “Miscarriage” on Facebook. Every afternoon when my 4 month (teething 🙂 son is napping, I guiltily sneak to my computer to read just a “few” more stories. Your writing in inspiring, refreshing, enrapturing in its style and ability to capture the beauty and challenges of this life. Thank you.
Would love to try it.
I don’t usually enter giveaways, as I feel it is always a long shot. Your blog has been a real blessing to me. Thank you for sharing. Would love the devotional for mothers.
I’ve got a little one just coming up on teething, and I’ve been wanting to try the amber!
Thanks for writing, I enjoy reading your blog!
On Waiting: 100 Days of Motherhood {18} is my favorite post! I was just referred to your blog by my best friend who is daily thriving on the encouragement she receives from your blog, and that was the first one I read. I am a work-from-home mother of two little ones (so far) with the honor of leading the Body in worship on the weekends and on Tuesdays. Even writing that out kind of sounds like a lot, which caught me off guard because I feel like it shouldn’t be too much for me to handle. I get inspired and devote more time and attention to one of my responsibilities here and there, but the weight of being a mother is always beckoning me (via “fun” toilet, spice drawer and other adventures when I’m not looking). I’m moving to a new state next month, and am anxious for the chance to just be Mama. There will be another season to work, another season for leading worship, and I’m praying that I can be more joyful in these simple days at home with my babies.
I share your post’s all the time. The 30 days of mothering was a continual sharefest, and inspired many conversations at our Tuesday homeschool get-together.
What a fun giveaway -thanks for sharing.
I have JUST started following your blog (thanks to a friend). Thanks for the giveaway! I would love the devotional!
Shared 30 Days to Enjoying Your Children More on Facebook
Just your blog this morning… loving it!! If I didn’t have five kids of mine own to homeschool, I think I could sit here all day reading. 🙂
Love your posts, I hope I win!
Ok, so I got so excited about hazelwood (never heard about this before) that I went Hazelaid website and ordered one necklace for myself (for serious eczema), one for my daughter (for acid-reflux) and one for my other daughter (just not to be left out) – even before finishing reading your post – AND SO i MISSED YOUR 10% CODE! Well, if these products really help us we will be using that code the next time… 😉
I’ve shared too many to count, all 30 days of mothering. I think the 100 days hospitality prompted the most feedback. So many people related. Your beautiful honesty is too sweet to not share 🙂
fan!
ohh I’m really hoping to be picked. What a blessing either would be!
Thanks for another amazing day of giveaways!
I love reading your posts. Thank you.
Thanks for your blog. I just started following it and have been so blessed by it.
I was so intrigued by Hazelaid when you wrote about it before, and here you are again. I know you’re not officially a salesman, but you’re a good salesman anyways 🙂
I love hazelaid also!
My 6-year-old has ezcema and hives due mostly to really bad food allergies. It’s nearly impossible to keep him away from the 50+foods he’s allergic to (all the time). I’ve never heard of their bracelets for that. We used amber teething necklaces before so I’m willing to try anything to help my very itchy little guy.
What a fun thing to do! I hope that all the gifts find their way to bless the right person at the right time. God is so good at that!
I appreciate your blog! I would really like the devotional. I am a new mom and need some encouragement on the tough days (OK, every day 🙂 )
I would love to get one of your great giveaway gifts!
Thanks for a chance at a fun giveaway! And, thanks again for your refreshing blog – the honesty, the reminders, the perspective of a fellow-mom are so good for me!
Love ALL your blogs, and excited to be a part of those who know you!
Woohoo! Great giveaways!
I also stopped by Emily’s blog and liked her on FB. I look forward to reading the perspective of a fellow pastor’s wife.
I continue to be encouraged as I browse past blog posts, and I love having a quality blog to recommend to all of the young moms I know.
I also shared your whole 30 days series on my FB page; that whole series was such a blessing to me, and I had already recommended it to several of my friends with little ones.
I commented on Emily’s blog and browsed through several pgs of hazelaid website to see what they are all about – came to the conclusion that I would love to try it. Didn’t see anywhere to leave a comment though.
The hazelaid looks intriguing. Very interested in trying it.
Can’t wait to win the $25 gift certificate!
Really inspired by your blog!
Love your blog:)
I will have to try the necklaces for my sore joints! They seemed to work well for my little guy’s teeth!
Would love to try the amber necklace!
Fascinating! I’d love to try this for my kids’ ezcema 🙂
Thank you for keeping the entering simple!
I am sharing this post as I have shared several others on Twitter.
I have been thinking about doing a devotion for moms, it would be great to have Emily’s book.
I am a fan of Hazelaid on FB (on my private account).
I signed up for Emily’s blog and left a comment. I can’t wait to read her words. Thank you for introducing her!
I love amber and hazelwood! Thank you for these giveaways and for helping make these products more known! I know that more and more Americans are learning the benefits of amber for teething babies, but there are still so many who don’t know. I have gotten quite a few funny comments about my toddler’s amber necklace since returning home to TN from Germany. 🙂
So awesome. I shared your homemade hair gel recipe with a friend the other day 🙂
Oh, the gift certificate would be wonderful! I already follow your blog and like you on fb….like you anywhere!
What wonderful prizes!! Congrats on receiving 1000 readers!
I think I was supposed to do a separate entry for going to Halelaid! 🙂
Hi, I came by way of 5days5ways. I’ve never heard of Hazelaid, but have a son with eczema. I went to their site and ordered a necklace already, but would love to order more from them. Thanks for sharing!
I went a-visiting :O)
I loved your post on Hospitality and I shared it with a lot of my girlfriends. What a grea tpost!
I”d love to win an amber necklace!
Sounds like Hazelaid would give relief to my little grand- daughter who is teething. Going to check it out! Thanks!
I would love to get the devotional by Emily!
Thanks for doing these giveaways! I am so curious about the bracelet!?
Thanks for sharing.
I’m curious about the hazel wood bracelet – I have some eczema too.
Oh, MAN. I want that Hazelaid gift card. We love amber around here, so it would be great to try their other products!
I would love to win an amber necklace! I have a lot of neck & head pain and just wonder if the amber would help.
I haven’t tried hazelwood, but have heard good things about it
I shared today’s post on Facebook. 🙂
I went a-visiting…I’m sure Hazelaid will hearing from me in the near future. We need help at our house!
Loved your post today! I definitely have days like that…
Shared today’s giveaway! 🙂
Visited Hazelaid.
I ‘liked’ Kindred Grace – one of your sponsors on FB!
We have a couple kids at church that wear hazelaid. I’ve wondered what they were. Now I know!
I ‘liked’ Hazelaid on FB!
I follow you on FB and subscribe to your blog. I love your blog. I can’t wait to read it each night when I dream nurse one of my 20 month old triplets. I especially love your ‘I have a little girl” post. My husband and I were blubbering idiots after we read it late in bed one night.
I’d love to try these necklaces. One of my 20month old triplets has sever eczema. I have fibryomyalgia. Wonder if it’d help us!
Would love to try Hazelaid products.
I really like Hazelaid’s products! Hope to win some more 🙂
Thank you for offering this wonderful gift to one of us that will be fortunate to win. :-). Looks like a wonderful company. I would love to win and try out a piece of the jewelry as I have a knee injury that causes a lot of pain and arthritis in my back. I am very anxious to try their product and the “prize” would be wonderful to have to help out with that.
I love the story about Lurch and the policeman in the Extra Mile. I could barely read it to my husband I was laughing so hard! Yes, I shared it on my Facebook wall.
And I just ‘liked” Hazelaid on facebook.
Ooh, great givaway! I have been fascinated by the idea of Baltic amber, but I haven’t tried it yet. Enter me!
I purchased an amber necklace from hazelaid for my 20 month old daughter, and she has become almost a completely person! I used to go through so many bottles of children’s pain relief, now I have a bottle that might have been used twice since we purchased the necklace. I love that there are knots around every bead! Just love these necklaces!
Going I check out Hazelaid today.
Pick me! Pick me! 😉
Would love to try the amber for teething! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I really like baltic amber for its beauty and now I hear it has medicinal benefits! Score! And the book looks interesting! 😀
Would love to win this prize 🙂
I went a-visiting to the Hazelaid on facebook & liked them. I’ll keep an eye on their sales and maybe get a necklace for myself!
Enjoying your posts & giveaways! I’ve decided after its over I’ll use your list to start my Birthday & Christmas wish list! Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Both of these sound like they would be great to win 🙂
Your “100 Beautiful Days of Motherhood: Hospitality {9} “post really struck a chord with me because I find myself doing the SAME thing so often! It’s easier to focus on my to-do lists that can be checked off, and on cleaning my house, or organizing my closets, because they show the result of my work at the end of the day. When when I’m focused on those tasks, my daughter becomes an interruption, and I lose sight of the fact that SHE is my job, my highest calling. But really, my efforts with her are so much greater than all those to-do lists, even if I can’t see progress at the end of the day
Bwahahaaha! I just read Emily’s bogpost from August 2012: Do Daddy and Mommy BOTH know stuff? A story for kids I love it!
I have been a huge fan of amber necklaces, as they took teething episodes with my daughter from screaming bloody murder for hours to … absolutely nothing! AMAZING!!! And hearing you say they help with cramps makes ME want to try one!
never win anything…but maybe this time!! 😀
I must say, I’ve never put much faith in “these kinds of things” (medicinal jewelry)…but I’m curious. I was tempted to say “But you are the third person I know, personally, to recommend trying them”….and then realized that I’ve never met you! LOL! THAT’S how well written and personal your blogs feel!
The devotional would be great! But I’m even more interested in the Hazelaid products. I’m a huge fan of Baltic Amber necklaces for my daughter. It took her teething screaming bloody murder for hours on end episodes to…no episodes at all! Now we know when she has a new tooth only if we happen to catch a glimpse of it when we are tickling her and her mouth is open. “Oh! Hey, I think that one’s new!” After reading your story of how it’s helped your chronic pain so much, and cramps, I’m tempted to get one for myself!
Both sound great!
Kristen, I love your blog. It’s so refreshing to hear from other moms who are realistic, down to earth and Chrisy centered!!! I love hazelaid and would love to try Baltic amber for myself to help with my disc issues in my neck!
I really enjoy your blog. You are a wonderful writer! And I’d be interested in trying out a hazelaid product.
I love hazelaid!
First, I would love the devotional…anything helps! Second, I would love to try the Hazelaid products. I, too, have chronic inflammation and other issues and would like relieve. Thanks.
So excited to see such inspiring and cool prizes. 🙂
I am intrigued by the amber necklaces. I bet my 9 month old would really benefit. I would love to win.
That books sounds very interesting. Being a mommy it seems like I rarely get time to take care of me…
I love my necklace. Thanks for the great reading.
Thanks for always being SO transparent!
I tweeted : ) https://twitter.com/penguinlover_23/status/296314693004439552
Sounds like a great company, thanks for sharing!
I would love to try out the amber necklaces! I’m heard about all they can do! Thanks for the chance!
I would love to try the hazelwood for my son who has terrible eczema
Thank you!!
I just caught that part about eczema! Wow, I’d love to try that natural remedy! Right now I have to wear gloves to touch food or water and it never completely goes away.
Oh, and I have loved Emily’s blog and was able to receive her free e-book as well. She also started a new fb group called Weak and Lovely for anyone looking for encouragement in the health/wellness department! I’m pretty sure I learned about her from you! I decided to enter twice today. 🙂
Some great thoughts today. I loved your post.
they are beautiful! as reading on the hazelwood jewelry website i could def use one the bracelets to help with my symptoms!
I love your blog, your encouragment, and honesty! I’d love to be entered! 🙂
Ooh…pick me! I love that you love helping others!! I’m not really an overachiever, just really interested in these products! Thanks for sharing personal stories about your won health/eczema, b/c I have one little girl who is allergic to EVERYTHING…or so it seems. I have a new place to look for help!
Thanks you Kristen!
Pick me!! I have eczema on my hands too!!