Monday, February 18, 2013

Dear Giveaway Today Readers

Running this site, and then My Giveaway Today, has been such a joy. The best part has been reading your comments and interacting with all of you. I have also loved discovering new products and working with the companies I have featured.
Thank you for making Giveaway Today and My Giveaway Today so successful.

All my Best,

Emily

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

We've Moved!

Dear Give Away Today Readers,

Due to your incredible support and Give Away Today's enormous growth, we are excited to announce we have moved to www.mygiveawaytoday.com.

Please join us here to continue to discover amazing products and companies.


Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Today, December 15th, we are Giving Away...(CLOSED)

A Complete Set of Lip Gloss from What's Your Virtue

These are the words you will find on What's Your Virtue's Website:

moral character
VIR*TUE
GOODNESS
BEAUTY ON THE INSIDE
[a good quality within us]
a valuable trait
inside and out

I have two daughters.
I love them.
I want the best for them.
I want them to be good and I want them to hear and see good things.
That is why when I read the story behind What's Your Virtue lip gloss, I was glad that there are other mothers who want the same for their daughters and are willing to do something about it. Here is What's Your Virtue's story:

"In the beginning, there was a mother with teen and preteen daughters. While on a shopping trip three years ago, she was made keenly aware of what beauty products were available to purchase. She was shocked at the explicit and suggestive names found on numerous brands of lip gloss. She didn’t feel it was appropriate for her 13 year old daughter to put such messaging in her pocket, let alone on her lips. The mother went home with no lip gloss, but with a strong desire to make a difference. After collaborating with her friends, an idea was born to create a lip gloss that would support a positive message, not only for her girls but for women everywhere."

Here at Give Away Today, we are proud to support What's Your Virtue. We hope you will be too. Their lip gloss would make a great gift for your daughter, granddaughter, your nieces, young ladies in your neighborhood, , etc. It will gently remind them each time they put on their lip gloss of traits such as kindness, generosity, wisdom, simplicity, devotion, and curiosity.

Until the end of December What's Your Virtue is extending a 15% DISCOUNT to all Give Away Today readers. Please use the coupon code "giveaway" upon check-out. Also, if you buy three or more, you will receive FREE SHIPPING.

Today What's Your Virtue would like to give away one complete set of lip glosses--that will include six colors. This giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere. So if you are somebody, somewhere, you can enter to win up to FOUR times today.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example: Jane Doe

For a second entry, visit What's Your Virtue's website here and then come back to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and what your virtue is.
Example: Jane Doe: I really like the colors of Generosity and Wisdom. I believe either one of those would go well with my skin tone. And, after all, who couldn't use a little more generosity and wisdom in their life? I know I could.

For a third entry, become a follower of Give Away Today on the right-hand side bar. Once you have become a follower or if you already follow, in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and "Follow"
Example: Jane Doe: Follow

For a fourth entry, the holidays are upon us and we have some great companies advertising some fantastic products on the left-hand side bar. For a third entry visit at least three of these companies' websites by clicking on their button. Once you have done this, in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and the names of the companies you visited.
Example: Jane Doe: Wire Home Decor (love their holiday card holders-- it's something you would have forever); For All Time Clocks (so unique); Sassy Babies (bought my daughter the cutest spider earrings from there for Halloween)

The the winners of the complete set of lip gloss from What's Your Virtue will be announced tomorrow, Wednesday December 16th. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to discover our Great Gift Ideas for Under $20.00--you won't want to miss it!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Today, December 14th, we are Giving Away...(CLOSED)


A Jewel Tone Necklace Cluster with a 30-inch Chain and Matching Jewel Tone Band from Beads, Bangles, and Bands

Beads, Bangles, and Bands would like to thank all of their customers for making this year so great. They have been featured several times in the past on Give Away Today and have received wonderful response from all of the followers here. They would like to thank all of you for helping to make their business successful by giving away one of their latest creations. They will be giving away a jewel tone necklace cluster with a 30 inch chain and matching jewel tone band.


Be sure to check out their NEW Charm Necklaces! They have several designs to choose from with more to come. Beads, Bangles, and Bands also has a custom design option. Charm clusters attach to a chain necklace with a lobster clasp. The custom design lets you create your own color combinations to coordinate with your watch band or your outfit. My friend Ally has a charm cluster. And I do believe I compliment her on it each and every time she wears it.


You may choose up to seven different colors or styles of beads. Beads, Bangles, and Bands suggests selecting a base color like black or silver to be mixed in your cluster. Click here to start creating your own personal necklace! The Chain is extra. The exciting part is that they also include the necklace clusters as part of their punch card system. You can now mix and match watch bands and charm necklaces for the buy 5 get 1 free!


Beads, Bangles and Bands will be accepting orders for delivery by Christmas up until Dec. 16th, however their printable gift certificates will be available through Christmas Eve. Just place your order and select (email) Your gift certificate will be emailed to you so that you may print it, wrap it, or put it in a card. So if you need an extra stocking stuffer or something to even things out, or for a last minute gift don't forget gift certificates in several price ranges. The recipient will be able to use it on their "after Christmas sale" Hint, hint. . . if you want one for yourself tell someone you love about Beads, Bangles, and Bands.

You can enter to win the jewel tone necklace cluster with a 30 inch chain and matching jewel tone band from Beads, Bangles, and Bands up to FOUR times today.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example:
Jane Doe

For a second entry, visit Beads, Bangles, and Bands online store here and check out all of their great jewelry. Then return to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and the item you wish you owned from Beads, Bangles, and Bands.
Example: Jane Doe: So my cute mom had me and each of my sisters pick out a watch from Beads, Bangles, and Bands and then she bought them for us. I thought it would be fun to show you what we picked. Lisa and Me, Kris, Traci, and Amy. I'm tellin' ya, they have something for everyone.

For a third entry, did you have nice weekend? We hope so. But even if you didn't we want to hear about it. In a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and what you did this weekend.
Example: Jane Doe: My husband and I tried something we have never done before--a couple's massage! For Father's Day I gave him a couple's massage to Sego Lily Day Spa. Holy smokes--have you ever done this before? It was heaven. And I'll admit, I was afraid he wouldn't like it, but he really liked it. A lot.

For a fourth entry, join Beads, Bangles, and Bands mailing list here (it's at the bottom of the page). This will give you the "in" on all of their newest products, current promotions, and their upcoming events. After you have joined, in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and "Joined"
Example: Jane Doe: Joined

The winners of the items from Beads, Bangles, and Bands will be announced tomorrow, Tuesday December 15th. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to discover our new giveaway for the day. Thanks!

Friday, December 11, 2009

Until December 14th we are Giving Away Products from FOUR Companies...(CLOSED)


A $30.00 Gift Certificate from Freshpair.com

So here's the big question...are you still on the look-out for some great Christmas gifts for your man?

Another question...do you need some new pajamas?

And another...do you ever eat a little too much over the holidays and think some Spanx might be nice to wear come January 1st?

If your answer to any of these is "Yes!", allow me to introduce you to Freshpair.com.


Freshpair.com, the leading on-line retailer of men's underwear and women's intimate apparel, carries all of the leading intimate apparel brands, including Calvin Klein Underwear, Spanx, Wacoal, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Elle Macpherson Intimates.

Customers enjoy the easy and secure on-line shopping experience at Freshpair.com. The knowledgeable Freshpair Customer Care team is ready to answer any questions about products or on-line shopping, and shoppers can also read product reviews from actual customers. Freshpair.com offers free domestic shipping everyday (and excellent international shipping rates).

I just ordered my husband the Diesel Hard-Boxe Hoodie (seen in the first image) from Freshpair. It is one of the only surprise gifts I am giving him this year and I can't wait to give it to him. So if by chance you know him, please don't spill the beans.

If you currently live in the U.S.A., you may enter to win the gift certificate from Freshpair.com up to THREE times.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example: Jane Doe

For a second entry, please visit Freshpair.com here. Look at their fabulous products and then return to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and what you would use your gift certificate on if you are our winner.
Example: Jane Doe: My neighbor Katrina, who I used to go running with (until I got lazy), has a jacket similar to this one. It looked so warm (and not to mention fashionable) when we would go running in the cold weather. So if I were to win, I would pick the Patagonia Capilene 3 Zip-Neck Long Sleeve (it's only $25.00)

For a third entry, yesterday I was in my laundry room and bumped into the broom and it fell off it's hook and, like a dagger, went straight into my toe (it is a metal broom that is missing it's protective knob on the end). After crying, yes I cried, I called my neighbor and she rushed me to the doctor's (alright, we didn't rush, but we were moving at a fast-pace) where I received stitches. Two stitches people!! And a Tetanus shot. And I have to say, the Tetanus shot has been the most painful thing about the whole ordeal thus far. So in a NEW entry, I would like for you to tell me your first and last name and if you (or someone in your family) has ever received stitches.
Example: Jane Doe: Besides yesterday, I also received stitches twice when I was younger and then once in college I took a ski class at Grand Targhee and some friends and I decided to hike to a peak called Mary's Nipple (which at the time was restricted). On the way down the mountain my ski caught an edge and I tumbled head over heels causing me to get 16 stitches and a rather fierce tongue lashing about going into "Restricted Areas".

The winner of the gift certificate from Freshpair.com will be announced Monday, December 14th. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to discover our new giveaway for the day. Thanks!

Giveaway #2 Until December 14th...(CLOSED)


A Darling Damask Lime/Black Double Bracelet from The Chunky Pearl

I like ‘em big
I like ‘em chunky
I like ‘em big
I like ‘em plumpy
I like ‘em round
With something, something
Do you hear our sound

We think they're funky

What isn't there to like at The Chunky Pearl? It is the place to find unique handmade jewelry. The bracelets and necklaces have a mix of creative, embellished beads that add style to any outfit! The Chunky Pearl has a variety of jewelry, from "vintage" to "modern" to "all pearls," The Chunky Pearl has something for everyone. Custom orders available!

DISCOUNT: The Chunky Pearl is offering FREE Shipping to the Give Away Today readers until December 15th! You must enter "give away today" in the instructions to buyer- or e-mail them "give away today." Your shipping total will be refunded to your paypal account within 24 hours!

No matter where it is you reside, you can enter to win a darling damask lime/black double bracelet from The Chunky Pearl up to THREE times today.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example: Jane Doe

For a second entry, please visit The Chunky Pearl's website here. Look at their unique jewelry and then return to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and something you wish you owned from The Chunky Pearl.
Example: Jane Doe: I seriously cannot decide. I love the Jane, Hazel, and the Roxie (to name a few)

For a third entry, become a follower of Give Away Today on the right-hand side bar. Once you have become a follower or if you already follow, in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and "Follow"
Example: Jane Doe: Follow

The winner of the bracelet from The Chunky Pearl will be announced Monday, December 14th. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to discover our new giveaway for the day. Thanks!

Giveaway #3 until December 14th...(CLOSED)

A $25.00 Gift Certificate to Baby Blvd

Baby Blvd is very excited about their new products they have added since the last time they were featured on Give Away Today. They have New Fabric Flower Headbands that are SO cute! Each Flower Clip is hand-sewn.


Also, Baby Blvd came up with a cute, new and unique idea for babies and children- a wrist corsage. Some corsages come as a set with a fabric flower headband. Or you can buy them separate. They tie on to fit any size princess. They are adorable for those first infant photo shoots or they are great for accessorizing every day and for any age!

They also have their new CTR covers and Totes. They are very affordable and adorable. They make fun gifts for baptisms, birthdays, or Christmas!


Baby Blvd is always trying to come up with new ideas and products that are original to everything else out there. All of their products are made in a smoke free/pet free home.


DISCOUNT: Baby Blvd will offer a 15% discount to those who email their orders and mention Giveaway Today until December 18th.

Baby Blvd is giving away a $25.00 gift certificate to their online store, as well as free shipping to the winner. For those of you living in the United States, you can enter to win up to THREE times.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example: Jane Doe

For a second entry, please visit Baby Blvd's online store here. Look at their great products and then return to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and what you would use your gift certificate on if you are our winner.
Example: Jane Doe: I would definitely want a few of their new wrist corsages for my little girls. How fun and original are those?

For a third entry, become a Facebook Fan of Give Away today here. Once you have become a fan or if you are already a fan, you receive a second entry.
Example: Jane Doe: Facebook Fan

The winner of the gift certificate from Baby Blvd will be announced Monday, December 14th. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to discover our new giveaway for the day. Thanks!

Giveaway #4 until December 14th...(CLOSED)



Christmas is here, and as we all know, that means trying to find gifts for family and friends. If you are looking for gift ideas that are different, fun, and meaningful - then I have the perfect solution for you. Matthew Toone just published a book entitled: Great Games! 175 Games & Activities for Families, Groups, & Children. This book is literally full of fun game and activity ideas for people of all ages, groups of all sizes, and there are games for any category or setting.

Discount: To purchase Great Games! 175 Games & Activities for Families, Groups, & Children at 40% discount, click here.

You can enter to win a copy of Great Games! 175 Games & Activities for Families, Groups, & Children up to THREE times today.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example: Jane Doe

For a second entry, Matthew Toone is going to create a second edition of 'Great Games'. He is looking for people to send him a one paragraph response about a time when they played games with their family or friends and it created a fun memory, strengthened relationships, or simply brought their family closer together. If your submission is one of the three chosen to be in the book, you will receive a free copy of 'Great Games'. If you would like to send in a paragraph, please send it to info@greatgamesbook.com. You must tell him you were sent by Give Away Today. If you decide to send him a paragraph, you receive a second entry. In a NEW comment, please tell us your first and last name and "Paragraph".
Example: Jane Doe: Paragraph

For a third entry, add Give Away Today's button to your blog. You can find it here. Once you have added it, or if it is already on your blog or website, in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and Button.
Example: Jane Doe: Button

The winners of the Great Games! 175 Games & Activities for Families, Groups, & Children will be announced Monday, December 14th. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to discover our new giveaway for the day. Thanks!

P.S.

From now until December 14th at 5:00 PM there is an online auction being held at www.rallyforrafe.blogspot.com. The money is being raised for Rafe, who is battling cancer, and his family. There are MANY items on the site up for auction. Please head on over and see if there is something you would like and make a bid.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

December 10th: TEN GIFT IDEAS FOR UNDER $10 GIVEAWAY...(CLOSED)


GIFT IDEA #1: Dainty Flower Earrings from The Pickled Pumpkin

Cost: $5.00

The Pickled Pumpkin is the place to find beautiful boutique hair accessories (felt clips and sequin flowers and headbands) and earrrings for you and your little one. BOUTIQUE QUALITY ITEMS, FOR A FRACTION OF THE PRICE!

DISCOUNT: Anyone who mention Give Away Today upon purchase will have his or her shipping refunded once paid (through December 20th). Enjoy!

Giveaway: Today The Pickled Pumpkin is giving away a pair of beautiful vintage-like cabochon earrings in a lovely shimmery red, perfect for the Holiday Season.


GIFT IDEA #2 Mrs. (insert teacher name here) Classroom Vinyl Decal from Studio JK Vinyl

Cost: $5.00 per decal

Mrs. (insert teachers name) Classroom gift is approximately 4 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches tall. This is for the vinyl only. What a great Christmas, teacher appreciation, or end of the year teacher gift. The jar pictured is from a craft store's floral section. Decorate your space with style & taste. Studio JK Vinyl offers stylish wall art for your home. All designs are exclusive to Studio JK Vinyl and can’t be found anywhere else.

Giveaway: Today Studio JK Vinyl is giving a "Mrs. (insert teacher's name) Classroom" decal to TWO winners.


GIFT IDEA #3 Matching Burp Cloth/Bib Set from Sweet Pig Designs

Cost: $9.90

What started as a fun way to make things for her grandchildren and friends became so popular that Grandma Marcia soon decided to venture into the business world making her soft minky loop'n latch blankets available to all. Sweet Pig Designs got it's jump start when Marcia became the grandmother to extremely premature twin grandbabies who needed to stay covered. Grandma Marcia decided to sew the babies blankets with ribbon on the sides that could tie onto their car seat and attach to the carseat handle so that the babies stayed covered. Babies were getting so much attention for their cute and trendy blankets, that soon matching burp cloths, bibs, and onesies were added to the mix and have been hot items for baby ever since.

DISCOUNT: Sweet Pig Designs is offering a huge 40% off discount to all readers who mention Give Away Today!

GIVEAWAY: Today Sweet Pig Designs will be giving away a matching burp cloth/bib set.


GIFT IDEA #4 Cute Ornaments/Package Ties from The Material Girls Quilts

Cost: Under $10.00

You can buy these Christmas ornaments/package tie-ons or just cute neighbor gifts. The Material Girls Quilts offers owl ornaments that are super easy and are made with a a little cotton fabric, a piece of wool felt, buttons, bells and wah-lah! you have yourself a very cute trendy owl for gift giving or keep one for yourself. The snowman ornament is made with wool felt, a cotton fabric and a new product called texture magic that puffs when you apply heat to it. Super cute and easy all for under $10.00. We also have several other fast, easy and inexpensive gifts to offer teachers, neighbors, book groups, etc. You name it and The Material Girls Quilts will come

GIVEAWAY: Today The Material Girls Quilts is giving away THREE Ornaments (which includes two Owls and one Snowman) to THREE People


GIFT IDEA #5 Sports Action Figures from Kaskey Kids

Cost: $9.99 per Mini Pack

Kaskey Kids offers award-winning sports action figures for kids' imaginary play ages 3-9. Kids have been playing with action figures for years. Sports have been a part of children’s lives forever. We hope Kaskey Kids’ “Guys” and “Girls” combine both of these interests to inspire countless hours of entertainment. The "Mini Packs" are a subset of the full product set and are great for the family that already owns Football Guys and wants a new team to play against! Terrific option when families need a small gift; and great as party favors, stocking stuffers and cake decorations too! Contains 1 football team - 13 x 12" players in purple and white uniforms and a referee.

DISCOUNT: Use the promo code "Holiday" for 20% off. Expires Jan 1st.

GIVEAWAY: Today KASKEY KIDS is Giving Away One Set of Baseball Mini Pack and One Set of Football Mini Pack Action Figures


GIFT IDEA #6 A Mini ToyWrangler from Luvloo

Cost: $9.99 for Two Minis

A Mini Toywrangler is Perfect for:
- Carriers
- Car seats
- High chairs
- Shopping carts
- Strollers
- Walkers
- Jumpers
- Activity centers

No more searching for bottles, pacifiers and toys on the floor while shopping, in the car or out to eat. Mini Toywrangler™ keeps everything handy and in baby's reach. Plastic rings and elastic cuff make it a snap to interchange baby’s favorites. To attach larger bottles or sippy cups, simply reverse the ends.

DISCOUNT: Free Shipping if you mention you came from Give Away Today

GIVEAWAY: Today Luvloo is giving away a Mini Wrangler to THREE Winners


GIFT IDEA #7 A Flower Tutu from The Crafty Moms

Cost: $7.00

The Crafty Moms' flower tutus have two soft layers with floating petals. They fit 6 months-10 years and are approximately 12 inches long. They come in a variety of colors for that special girl in your life. The Crafty Moms is an adorable site that features a few moms that have gotten together to make and sell the items they LOVE making: hairbows, headbands, binky clips, nursing cover clips and diapers and wipe pouches. They also offer other adorable items such as tutus, diaper bags/totes, flowers, and beanies in a wide assortment; there is definitely something for everyone on this site. They offer virtual E-Parties where you and all your friends/family can shop at the convenience of your own home and earn credit from the sales of the party. For the month of December referral credits are being DOUBLED. You can earn $10 for every friend that orders $20 or more.

GIVEAWAY: Today The Crafty Moms is Giving Away a Pink Flower Tutu.

GIFT IDEA #8 An Emergency 36 Hour Candle from Ultimate 72 Hour Kits

Cost: $3.99

Still looking for that perfect neighbor or friend gift? You don’t want to be just another plate of goodies? You want to have a gift that stands out? Well Ultimate 72 Hour Kits has a solution for you! Check out this Emergency 36 Hour Candle! Priced at only $3.99! Who wouldn’t love getting a gift that they will actually keep and use? And who wouldn’t love giving a gift that people talked about in awe? You want to make it even better? How about attaching a cute saying?

“He is the Light and the way.
Remember the Savior on this Special Day.”
or
“Let your light so shine that they see your good works...” Matthew 5:16

Perfect? I think so!
Not to mention affordable!
Make sure to check out Ultimate 72 Hour Kits for other great gift ideas for family and friends!

DISCOUNT: To make the deal even sweeter, Ultimate 72 Hour Kits is offering a discount until Saturday, December 12th. Enter coupon code "CHRISTMAS" and you will receive Free Shipping! That gives you a great gift or stocking stuffer for under $4.00!

GIVEAWAY: Today Ultimate 72 Hour Kits is giving two separate winners three emergency 36 hour candles each!


GIFT IDEA #9: A Subscription to Deals to Meals

Cost: $4.95 per month

Deals to Meals is an on-line meal planning grocery service where we compare the prices of all of the major grocery stores to Costco, Sam’s Club, and Walmart and tell you where the best deals are. Don’t spend hours looking through all of the ads to try and figure out what the best deals are. They do all the work for you--without using coupons! Just focus on the RED deals each week and they will save you anywhere from 30-70% on your groceries!
Deals to Meals gives you a weekly meal planner that is put together based around those BEST sale items each week. Their service is the ONLY service online that offers a weekly meal planner that goes with your local sale prices. Planning your meals based around items on sale can save you $100’s a month!
Make your life easy and give your pocket book a break! Find out the best deals of the week when you use the Deals to Meals weekly meal planner and shopping list! Check it out at www.dealstomeals.com

DISCOUNT: Deals to Meals is going to let everyone try their services for free by going to their homepage www.deasltomeals.com and clicking on their “Two Week Free Trial” button.

GIVEAWAY: Today Deals to Meals is giving away a two-month free subscription to one person with a value of $9.90 (their $4.95 monthly subscription twice).


GIFT IDEA #10 For Your Feline Friend a Catnip Toy
from Colorado Catnip Toys

Cost: $5.00

A catnip toy from Colorado Catnip Toys will be your cats' best friend. Each toy has organic catnip in it that your cat will love. All of Colorado Catnip's toys are handmade and include a "tease string" to give your cat batting practice. Simply dangle the tease string made from elastic and a button in front of your cat and watch the action. Each toy is backed with color coordinating material and finished off with a decorative top stitch. A bell and ribbon bow put the finishing touch on each toy.

GIVEAWAY: Today Colorado Catnip Toys is Giving Away a Two Catnip Toys of the Winners' Choice.

HOW TO ENTER TODAY'S GIVEAWAYS:

We hope you have found some great new gift ideas for under $10.00 today. You can visit any of the links above to visit the shoppes and discover all that they have to offer.

Each person, regardless of where he or she resides, can enter to win ONE time today.

To enter to win any of the above items, in a comment please leave your first and last name.
Example: Jane Doe

The winners of today's giveaways will be announced tomorrow, Friday December 11th. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to discover our new giveaway for the day. Thanks!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Today, December 9th, we are Giving Away... (CLOSED)

Two Winners will Receive One Item of Choice from DownEast Basics

That's right, TWO Winners will receive ONE item of choice from DownEast Basics. Did you read that right? Of Choice. That means if you are one of our winners, you my friend, can own anything.
At all.
That you would like.
From DownEast Basics.

Allow me to show you just what that means.

It means you could choose this very chic Classic Cord Coat. I just got it from DownEast on Saturday. It is very cool and flattering. My mother-in-law was wearing a corduroy

coat like this past week and I loved it! She told me she bought it years ago. And this made me think, "What a timeless item to buy."

Or for those holiday galas you will be attending, you could choose the Silky Snowflake Cardigan.

Or your item could be the The PJ Pant Set (does your family get to open one present on Christmas Eve? If so, this would be the one for you)

But let's say by some random chance you are not chosen as one of our winners. And I say random because all of our winners are chosen with complete randomness at www.random.com. So if tomorrow is not your lucky day, not to fret. Because Christmas is upon us. And as adults, what do we usually get for Christmas? Clothing. And so if you are not one of our winners, but clothing is on your list this year and you need some ideas, take a gander at these (and then send your husband, your boyfriend, your mom, or whomever it is that will be buying for you this year the link to these great items):

The Rosetta Scarf

The Short Story Sweater

Or The First Lady Skirt

And that's just the tip of the iceberg. DownEast Basics offers so many fashionable items. To see them all, go here. You can get enter to win one item of choice from DownEast Basics up to FOUR times today. This giveaway is open worldwide.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example: Jane Doe

For a second entry, visit DownEast Basic's online store here and check out all of their great clothing. Then return to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and the item you would want if you are one of our winners.
Example: Jane Doe: I would like The Timeless Trench Coat found here. But then again, who wouldn't?

For a third entry, become a Facebook Fan of Give Away today here. Once you have become a fan or if you are already a fan, you receive a second entry.
Example: Jane Doe: Facebook Fan

For a fourth entry, subscribe to receive our monthly--that's only once a month newsletter--on the right-hand side. Once you have subscribed, or if you have already subscribed in the past, in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and "Subscribed".

Example: Jane Doe: Subscribed

The the winners of the item of choice from DownEast Basics will be announced tomorrow, Thursday December 10th. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to discover our 10 Gift Ideas for Under $10.00--you won't want to miss it!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Today, December 8th, we are Giving Away...(CLOSED)


A $30.00 Gift Certificate to Lush Boutique

For my mom's 60th birthday my sisters and I surprised her by taking her to Salt Lake City for dinner, shopping, and to spend the night at a hotel.

A couple of days before our big "Girl's Night Out" I received the most stunning turquoise necklace, bracelet, and earrings from Lush Boutique. I was very excited to wear them with my sisters and mom while we shopped in Salt Lake.

When I walked out adorning my new jewelry from Lush Boutique, my sister said, "Oh my gosh, you look model-ish!"
Who?
Me?
The girl who was once told she looked like a young Jodie Foster in Freaky Friday?
Model-ish?

I don't recall ever being told I looked model-ish. And that's when I decided, when someone tells you you look model-ish, you take it and run, baby. And then you tell others about the brilliant jewelry you were wearing at the exact moment someone told you you looked like a model. Ish.

And so here it is.

The Very Lovely Jewelry from Lush Boutique.

I have decided that it is important to own a few really nice pieces of jewelry.

Some that are classic.

Some that go with everything.

And some that you can pass onto your daughters or nieces.


Lush Boutique offers exactly this type of jewelry (and no, that is not me in the above image). They specialize in fresh and chic handmade jewelry at an affordable price. Their favorite materials to use are turquoise, sterling silver, semi-precious gems, pearls, and basically anything else that is gorgeous. Lush Boutique offers affordable jewelry that is timeless and fashionably chic.

The owner of Lush Boutique says, "I love designing jewelry that makes beautiful women feel even more beautiful."
Or perhaps even, let's say, model-ish?

FREE SHIPPING!! That's right, Lush Boutique is offering the readers of Give Away Today Free Shipping! The discount will be good through December 15th, and readers can receive it by using the code "GiveAwayToday" in the notes during checkout.

Today Lush Boutique is giving away a $30 gift certificate. Regardless of where in the world you live, you may enter to win up to FOUR times today.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example: Jane Doe

For a second entry, please visit Lush Boutique's website here. Once you have looked around, return to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and what you would spend your $30.00 on if you are our winner.
Example: Jane Doe: I would use my gift certificate towards The Koi -- Green and Blue Turquoise Coin Necklace--so pretty!

For a third entry, last week we asked you to tell us something nice someone has done for you at Christmas time. Today, in a NEW comment, tell us your first and last name and something nice you have done in the past or plan on doing this year for someone for Christmas.
Example: Jane Doe: Last year we did the Twelve Days to Christmas to someone. It was a lot of fun and our kids loved it! Only not-fun part? We were out of town one night and asked someone to deliver the present for us. When she was backing out of the driveway she got in a car accident. It cost $500 (and the person we did it for was staring at her out his window as the cops filed the police report, etc. Needless to say, he became a bit suspicious.)

For a fourth entry, become a Facebook Fan of Lush Boutique here. Once you have become a fan, return to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and "Facebook Fan"
Example: Jane Doe: Facebook Fan

The winner of the gift certificate from Lush Boutique will be announced tomorrow, December 9th. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to enter to win our giveaway from DownEast Basics. Thanks and have a great weekend!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Today, December 7th, we are Giving Away Gift Certificates and Utah Jazz Tickets...(CLOSED)


Scribble It is Giving Away THREE (Possibly FOUR)
$25.00 Gift Certificates to Their Online Store



I gave my sister Mr. Owl from Scribble It for her birthday.
As soon as I saw him in her laundry room (that's her laundry room in the above picture), I knew I must get a Mr. Owl for my laundry room too.
Because, c'mon, who couldn't use a friend while doing the laundry?
I know I could use a feathered gentleman watching over me as I did my least favorite household chore.
In fact, the only thing better than having a friend watching over you while doing your laundry would be if that friend were to do the laundry for you.
But Mr. Owl's job is not to do your laundry.
It is only to make you happy.
While doing your laundry.
Make sense?

And here are some more items from Scribble It to make you happy this holiday season.
To adorn your home or someone's you know:

Cute

Saw one of these in my neighbor's house--love it!

Beautiful

Unique...and non-breakable

FREEBIE FOR EVERYONE: If you order something from Scribble It and mention Give Away Today, you will receive a a free 8" JOY decal (I got one when I received my Mr. Owl--I'm going to place it on an ornament)


Anyone, anywhere can enter to win one of the $25 gift certificates from Scribble It up to FOUR items today.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example: Jane Doe

For a second entry, please visit Scribble It's online store here. You will like what you see--a lot of great ideas for Christmas. Once you have looked around, return to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and what you would spend your $25.00 on if you are our winner.
Example: Jane Doe: I would want vinyl lettering that says "Return with Honor". I would place it above the door in my laundry room. The kids grab their backpacks from the laundry room each morning before leaving for school.

For a third entry, Scribble It is going to offer a FOURTH $25.00 Gift Certificate if there over 1500 comments today. Do you think we can do it? Do you think we can get over 1500 comments today? I think we can. We've done it before, let's do it again. Therefore, spread the word by Tweeting, updating your Facebook Status; sending text or emails to family and friends; or by mentioning today's giveaway at playgroups, around the water cooler, or what have you. Tell people to visit www.giveawaytoday.blogspot.com to enter to win and we can earn ourselves another $25 Gift Certificate! Once you have sufficiently spread the word, in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and how you spread it.
Example: Jane Doe: I sent out Give Away Today's monthly newsletter (if you didn't get it, but would like to be on the list, sign up on the right-hand side bar), I also updated Facebook and Twitter to let people know about today's giveaways.

For a fourth entry, see all those buttons on the right-hand side bar? They are all companies we will be featuring in the next two weeks--we have some fabulous things in store for you as far as giveaways and DISCOUNTS! Please visit at least two of the company's websites by clicking on their button. Once you have visited two companies website, in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and the companies you visited.
Example: Jane Doe: I visited CrinkledNose.com--love their cards; What's Your Virtue--want to get some of their lip gloss for my nieces for Christmas; and I also stopped by Crunchy Cute--great organizers.

The winners of the gift certificates from Scribble It will be announced tomorrow, December 8th. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to discover our new giveaway. Thanks and have a great weekend!