Contest!

As most of you know, I’m an online contest addict. Sweepstakes, blog contests, promotional giveaways, you name it I enter, as long as I don’t have to pay anything or get spammed. (Note to all you contest junkies – opt out of further communication if you don’t want it! Or at least opt out when you get that first email newsletter.) I don’t do too badly either, I’ve won some nice stuff, although as yet no trips or giant cash prizes, not for lack of trying. But still, I enjoy getting freebies in the mail, even when I know they’re coming. So, when I was approached by CSN Stores about hosting a giveaway for a $40 gift certificate to one of their stores, I decided it was time that I give a little back. So without further adieu, I give you my first blog contest!

CSN Stores is a group of online department stores that apparently has EVERYTHING you could possibly want. They have furniture like headboards, dining room sets and cribs, they have home décor, housewares, baby and kid stuff, stuff for pets, home improvement items like faucets and fixtures, etc. etc. etc. etc. Like I said, EVERYTHING. They ship to the US and Canada, and advertise hassle free returns and free shipping on nearly everything. And you get to pick something for your very own! Sounds like a sweet deal to me, so head on over to CSN Stores or one of their 200+ other websites like www.PetsByCSN.com, www.Cookware.com or www.LuxeByCSN.com.

RULES

· You must complete Entry #1. If you do not, no other entries will count.

· You must leave a separate comment for each entry.

· Winners will be picked on 6/11/10 using Random.org or some other random method, which may or may not include my children drawing numbers out of a Thomas the Tank Engine lunchbox.

· Leave your email address in the body of your comment, but I suggest to protect yourself you use the format name(at)domain(dot)com

· I will contact the winner by email. If you do not respond within 3 days of my email I will draw another winner.

This contest is open to residents of the USA and Canada only, as that is the restrictions on shipping from CSN Stores.

To enter this giveaway, please go to CSN Stores and comment about something you would use your $40 towards.

Extra Entries will consist of shameless plugs for my adoption agency, A Gift of Hope Adoptions.

EE 1: Go fan (or Like or whatever they call it now) A Gift of Hope Adoptions on Facebook.

EE 2: Go to the agency website www.aGiftofHopeAdoptions.com and tell me something you learned either about the agency or adoption in general.(There is a fantastic Blinkie in the sidebar for your linking pleasure also.)

EE 3: Give me an idea of free, cheap or easy ways to promote AGOHA.

That’s it, happy entering!

Comments

Mami2jcn said…
I'd get the Combi 2010 Strolee Stroller in Mauve.

mami2jcn at gmail dot com
Tina Tyra said…
I like it. Especially the part about drawing from the lunchbox :).
Anissa said…
Drooling over the Klub Nico Cassandra in Taupe shoes...
Anonymous said…
"Liked" AGOHA
Anonymous said…
Wow, that site does have everything! I'd probably go for one of the Young Scientists sets or the animal sets for Jocelyn's homeschooling.

adshardell at yahoo dot com
Anonymous said…
I went to your site and learned about the book "I'm Adopted, and That's a Great Thing". I'll have to see if I can get my hands on that one for Jocelyn! :)
Anonymous said…
As for how to promote it...make sure it's listed on yahoo sites that review adoption agencies. Maybe ask your families if they'd consider reviewing your agency at different places. I know that when I was looking for an agency, the reviews from previous clients was a huge factor for me. :)
Ashley said…
I would like some Racheal Ray cookware.

hewella1 at gmail dot com
Unknown said…
I would like to get the Cuisinart Green Gourmet™ 10" Non-Stick Griddle! aitmama {{at}} gmail {{tod}} com
Unknown said…
Like A Gift of Hope Adoptions on Facebook.
Unknown said…
I learned that one of the advantages of having an adoption agency with an attorney as the Executive Director is that they have some insight into the legal aspects of adoption.
Unknown said…
I would LOVE!!! to get the Franciscan Desert Rose Rectangular Baker if I won this GREAT!!! giveaway.
heartnsoulcooking@gmail.com
Unknown said…
I LIKE!!! A Gift of Hope Adoptions on FB.
heartnsoulcooking@gmail.com
Unknown said…
Their Mission: to help unite birth families and adoptive families for the benefit of the child by providing support services and advocacy for all three members of the adoption triad (birth family, adoptive family, and adopted child).
heartnsoulcooking@gmail.com
Unknown said…
Here's a FREE!!! way to promote AGOHA, some blog have guess post on their blogs and I'm sure some of them would LOVE!!! to help you.
heartnsoulcoking@gmail.com
Jennie said…
I like the Wildon Home 300 Thread Count Riviera Scroll Print Sheet Set. Maybe that's boring, but it's what we need right now!

jesh (at) cc (dot) usu (dot) edu
Jennie said…
One of the services they provide is referrals to local legal, medical, and counseling providers.
Natalie Jane said…
I really love the cake stands!
Kathy said…
I would use the gift card towards a Infantino Twist and Fold Activity Gym.

kpkeaney@gmail.com
Kathy said…
I think its great that your agency provides post-placement supervision.

kpkeaney@gmail.com
Sara said…
While we would love the $3,000 Herman Miller chair $40 doesn't go quite so far so we'd probably opt for a slightly less expensive office chair.
Julia said…
I'd like to get the OIA Four Tier Storage Shelf in Chrome for extra closet storage.

sugareaterATgmailDOTcom
kenziesmum said…
i think i would get the Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker - 03510

zooscapejennifer@rogers.com
kenziesmum said…
jennifer m. likes a gift of hope adoptions on facebook

zooscapejennifer@rogers.com
kenziesmum said…
i learned that a gift of hope offers customized adoptive parent profiles as they recognize that each adoption is unique!

zooscapejennifer@rogers.com
kenziesmum said…
i would really try promoting via twitter as everyone is using it now or i've been receiving a ton of offers for free google adwords credits so i would also look into that. good luck and god bless you and your beautiful family!

zooscapejennifer@rogers.com
susitravl said…
I am nuts about CSN right now - they have so much great stuff and free shipping on nearly everything on my wish list.

I'm following your blog via GFC and my email address is: susitravl(at)gmail(dot)com
I recently redid my kitchen and it's now black and white. Some good quality stainless steel utensils hanging from the wall would be awesome. CSN has several that I've had my eye on.
karenb1961@gmail.com
carmen said…
I'd use the gift certificate to get a sauce pan like this one from Calphalon:
http://www.csnstores.com/Calphalon-1757744-CPH1756.html

junkforcarmen at gmail dot com
carmen said…
I "liked" A Gift of Hope on FB (Carmen S.)

junkforcarmen at gmail dot com
carmen said…
I learned that the adoption center's mission is "to help unite birth families and adoptive families for the benefit of the child by providing support services and advocacy for all three members of the adoption triad (birth family, adoptive family, and adopted child)."

junkforcarmen at gmail dot com
Nelsby said…
Tough decision! I would choose either the Dr. Scholl's Scream sandals in Black or the Dr. Scholl's Original in Taupe Snake.
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com
Nelsby said…
I learned that A Gift of Hope Adoptions offers domestic infant adoptions -- including minority adoptions and special needs adoptions.
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com
Nelsby said…
I *Like* A Gift of Hope Adoptions on Facebook (Aimee Waerhouse).
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com
Anonymous said…
KitchenAid Cookware Gourmet Reserved Hard Base 8" & 10" Skillet Twin Pack in Red - what I would get

aunteegem@yahoo.com
Anonymous said…
fb fan of A Gift of Hope-Julie A Scott Laws

aunteegem@yahoo.com
Kristen said…
I'd put it toward the KitchenAid stand mixer.

couponboss at gmail dot com
I would get the Calphalon One Infused Anodized 9" Chef's Skillet.
Ladytink_534 said…
My favorite item is the Chateau Looey Mi Casa Litter Box Cover
Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com
Ladytink_534 said…
I'm a FB fan~ Jennifer L.
Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would get the Hamilton Beach Wave Power 12 Speed Blender in White, because we need a blender!

aigcanada7 (at) hotmail [dot] com
"liked" a gift of hope adoptions on facebook (hannah k..)

aigcanada7 (at) hotmail [dot] com
I looked around the adoption website. One thing I found interesting was the article on changing demographics and how that will affect adoptions.
I wonder how this will affect adopted kids.... even if they are blessed to have adoptive parents who put aside ' racial' barriers.... how will these kids be treated by peers or others when it is so obvious that they are not the natural children?
Adoption is awesome!
Cakeblast said…
We could use a booster seat - the Evenflo Big Kid Booster Seat in Curtwood is less than $50 at CSN!
Cakeblast said…
I "Like" A Gift of Hope Adoptions on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/larrywharms
Cakeblast said…
I learned that A Gift of Hope Adoptions can offer certain services such as homestudy or post-placement supervision "a la carte".
Lisa R said…
love the Breville Gourmet Single Cup Brewer

sibabe64 at ptd dot net
Lisa R said…
One of the services they provide is referrals to local legal, medical, and counseling providers.

sibabe64 at ptd dot netd
Lisa R said…
promote it on twitter of course

sibabe64 at ptd dot net

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