Thursday, June 24, 2010

CSN Stores Giveaway: $40 Gift Certificate

***This giveaway is now closed.   Thanks for entering.  The winner will be announced sometime on Thursday, July 15th (in a separate post). ***

Joe and I were talking at dinner the other night.  We were remembering when financial times were easier for us.  When we wouldn't think twice about buying a "gourmet" jar of pasta sauce for $8.  Heck, we'd buy 2 just to make sure we had enough for leftovers!  Oh!  The joys of living in a two-pay-check household! 

Now, with just one of us earning an income,  I make homemade sauce and get 4 or more meals for well under the price of that $8 gourmet jar!  There are other ways that we have cut back or tightened our belts.  Most of the time, I  enjoy the challenge of finding new ways to save money and be frugal, but at times there are needs for a splurge or a treat. 

One of our last BIG splurge purchases before my paychecks ran out, was a new bed.  For years, we just had our mattress on a standard bed frame.  You know, the kind that come with the mattress?  Well, when we moved from our apartment to our house, we decided it was time to get a decent piece of furniture.  And I'm so glad that we did!  It's so nice to relax in our big, beautiful bed after a long, busy day! 

Anyway, this discussion came up because we were trying to figure out what we NEED for the house.  There are plenty of things that we want for the house and most often these items go on the "wish list" and we try to get what we need the most from the list.


Of course there are the FUN items on the list. Things like a new computer or bigger TV or Central Air.  But then we have our more practical items like a refrigerator or a new stove or replacement windows for the house or even a second vehicle! 

So, for a little fun, I thought I'd ask my readers:  What's on your "wish list"? 

To add to the fun, Caitlin from CSN Stores offered me a chance to giveaway a $40 gift certificate to one of my readers!  The one-time-use gift certificate can be used on any of their 200 + websites

Cool,  huh?  I thought so! 

Now, let me just say:  I love CSN Stores! 

In March, I was given the opportunity to review this Le Creuset baking dish: 



And soon after that, received this Le Creuset Mortar and Pestle as a gift from my friend, Lisa.  It was ordered and shipped directly to me from CSN Stores.


The other day, I posted about a sale going on at BedroomFurniture.com, one of the many CSN Stores websites! 


Grace also  has some items that were purchased from CSN Stores for her birthday.  I'll be blogging about them soon!  Until then, let's talk about the giveaway details.......


Here's how you enter: 

  • First entry is mandatory:  Follow this blog with Google Friend Connect (see sidebar) and leave me a comment letting me know.  (Current followers, please leave a comment to be entered.)  
For extra entries:
  • Subscribe to this blog and leave me a comment letting me know. (Current subscribers, pleae leave a comment to be entered.) 
  • Visit CSN Stores and leave a comment to let me know "what's on your wish list" from their sites. 
  • Blog about this giveaway and leave me a comment with the link to your blog post. 
There you go!  Four chances to win a great prize from CSN Stores! 

Please note:

  • Each entry requires a separate comment. 
  • Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only. 
  • Shipping charges may apply.  
  • In the case of Canadian residents, international fees may apply when ordering certain products.  
  • Giveaway ends on Wednesday, July 14th at 10:00pm, EST.  
  • Winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond to claim your prize! 
Good luck!

59 comments:

Julie said...

follow this blog as jelaws5
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Julie said...

KitchenAid Cookware Gourmet Reserved Hard Base 8" & 10" Skillet Twin Pack in Red like to buy :)
aunteegem@yahoo.com

Julie said...

email subscsriber
aunteegem@yahoo.com

annies home said...

following gfc
shopannies@Yahoo.com

Colie's Kitchen said...

I follow your blog!! I will be back with my blog post later tonight!!

Colie's Kitchen said...

My wish list would have to be a Armarkat 74" Faux Fur Cat Tree in Beige I want a cat tree for my kitties. They have two plastic houses, but my 18lb cat broke both of them lol here is the link http://www.petsbycsn.com/Armarkat-A7401-ATM1010.html#

Colette S said...

The Hamilton Beach Chef Prep 10 Cup Food Processor is on my wishlist

Colette S said...

following your blog

Stacy said...

Follower :)

Stacy said...

My wish list item is the Josef Originals birthday figurine for ages 4 and 9. My mom bought me these as I grew up and 4 broke when I was little. Nine disappeared. I suspect my brother ;)

Anyhow...I would pick those figurines to re-complete my collection!

Stacy

Colie's Kitchen said...

Here is the post to my blog with your giveaway http://www.colieskitchen.com/2010/06/under-big-oak-tree-is-giving-away-csn.html

Christy said...

Oxford Sonoma Outdoor Bar Set - is what I wish for. What I would buy would be a skillet.

Christy said...

I am now a subscriber and google friend.

Lisa Babcock said...

I follow this blog

Lisa Babcock said...

My wish is for more Kitchen Gadgets.

Lisa Babcock said...

Im also a subscriber.

Lisa Babcock said...

I blogged it....
http://my-extraordinary-life.blogspot.com/2010/06/csn-stores-giveaway-40-gift-certificate.html

Katie said...

I am a follower!

Katie said...

I would love anything Le Creuset...I am becoming obsessed with it!!!

Katie said...

I am a subscriber!

Ashlie and Alfred said...

I subscribed!

Ashlie and Alfred said...

I'm a follower.

Ashlie and Alfred said...

All of the le creuset stuff is so very tempting, but I've wanted a good cast iron skillet for a long time, so that would be at the top of my wish list!

Debbie said...

I'm hoping to get this waffle maker: http://www.csnstores.com/087877831005-087877831005-8300100-cce1063.html

Unknown said...

I would LOVE!!! to have the Nesco Professional Grip 'n Go Handheld Blender / Mixer. This would be GREAT!!! for making shakes for my grand-daughters this summer.
heartnsoulcooking@gmail.com

Jen said...

just found your blog its great and I follow you on GFC

Jen said...

I would love to get this for my very active 1 yr old kittens to play with.
Whisker World 48" Deluxe Cat Amusement Center Cat Tree

sucor said...

I enjoy your blog and I was already a Google Friend Connect follower as sucor_2. Thanks for a chance to win!

sucor said...

I'm already an email subscriber - love having this option!

sucor said...

I would love to get the Ju Ju Be Be Set Diaper Bag Accessories for our granddaughter arriving in September

Deb Anderson said...

I really really want the Bliss Hammocks Polynesian Hammock Chair. Perfect for summer!

Debbi Does Dinner Healthy said...

Hi, great blog! I am a follower, thanks! Great giveaway!

Debbi Does Dinner Healthy said...

Hi, Great giveaway! I have had my eye on their baking stuff! Like a bundt pan or some of the cookware, I so need new stuff, thanks!

Jennai said...

I follow you on Google Friends Connect (Jennai)
HobartsMama {at} aol.com

Jennai said...

I just subcribed by e-mail
HobartsMama {AT} AOL.COM

Jennai said...

The Dale Tiffany Accent San Juan Table Lamp, Antique Bronze is on my wish list!
HobartsMama {AT} AOL.COM

Sally said...

I follow your blog.

Jennifer said...

Following you!

Tiffanee said...

I really need a new skillet! Hubby informed my the other day how awful mine is!!

Tiffanee said...

I follow!!

annalene said...

GFC follower, your blog is so cute!

annalene said...

subscribed via email.

Thanks so much for the chance to win!

(email visible in profile)

annalene said...

The Eames rocking chair on CSN is #1 on my CSN wishlist :)

Krissie said...

I follow you on GFC - Kristine Michelle
AllMyCrazyCats {at} AOL.COM

Krissie said...

I subscribe with e-mail
AllMyCrazyCats @ aol.com

Krissie said...

I'd love to get the Pet Gear Ultimate Traveler 4-in-1 Pet Carrier in Black
AllMyCrazyCats @ aol.com

Christy said...

I'm now following you!

Christy said...

hm... on my wish list... I'd love the All Clad stainless steel baking sheets!

Christy said...

subscribed!

CraftyGiveaways said...

following you

paige.schnee (at) my.sf.coloradotech.edu

CraftyGiveaways said...

a new rug for my living room is on my wish list!

paige.schnee (at) my.sf.coloradotech.edu

Lynne said...

I'm a follower with Google Friend Connect.

Lynne said...

I'm an email subscriber
dlhaynes57@yahoo.com
Thanks for the chance to win.

sponge423 said...

I am following your blog with GFC

chaveli3(at)yahoo(dot)com

sponge423 said...

It may seem silly but on of the items at the top of my wishlist is a nice corner shelf. My living room is so bare so this would help out. CSN has a variety of different ones and they are all so nice!


chaveli3(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

a waffle maker is on my wishlist!

Sweetimpishpixie(AT)gmail(DOT)com

Unknown said...

I follow on gfc

Sweetimpishpixie(AT)gmail(DOT)com

missreneer said...

I follow Under the Big Oak Tree with Google Friend Connect.
Thanks for the great giveaway :)

mrsjohnson1982 at yahoo dot com

missreneer said...

On my wishlist is the J Fit 10 lbs Premium Vinyl Kettlebell as well as the Monte Carlo Fan Company 24" Micro Ceiling Fan in Brushed Steel. I have had my eyes on those for a while :)

mrsjohnson1982 at yahoo dot com

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