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Olive Garden Sweetheart Sweepstakes Trip To Italy Giveaway Ends Soon 2/19

February 14, 2012 By 3 Comments

I would love to go out to eat at Olive Garden tonight with my husband for Valentine’s Day. We didn’t make any reservations and we have no baby sitter and I’m not about to wait for an hour to eat because I know that it’s going to be busy there tonight. Why?

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Because a recent OpenTable survey revealed that 35 percent of diners find Italian cuisine the most romantic Valentine’s Day dinner choice. Are you going into your Olive Garden with your loved one for a delicious three-course Italian dinner for only $12.95*? I’ll be going with my loved one very soon, perhaps with my three loved ones later this week when it’s not the day of love.

 

Today through February 19, you can enter to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to Italy on the restaurant’s Facebook page. It was really easy to enter, just use the Facebook App after adding your basic information. The trip includes:

  • A seven-night getaway for two
  • Train tickets for traveling from Rome to Florence while abroad
  • Hotel accommodations and meals
    Good luck, on and in addition to the vacation package, sweepstakes participants you also have the chance to win a $25 Olive Garden gift card, the gift cards are awarded daily. 
      I received a gift card from Olive Garden to have a Valentine’s Day meal at Olive Garden with my husband, we’ll just be using it at a later date. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
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    AMEX Gift Chain

    December 3, 2011 By 1,243 Comments

    I’ve worked with American Express on Holiday Giveaways for three years in a row now. I love working with American Express and they always surprise me with a new and unique way to make gifting during the holiday season fun! This year they have The Gift Chain!

    The Gift Chain consists of hundreds of thousands of gifts, ranging from $500 American Express Gift Cards to one-year Shoprunner memberships, to $5 statement credits, to well the list goes on and on and on.  In addition to all that, some lucky cardmembers will get three bonus gifts to share with Facebook friends, spreading the joy of the Gift Chain via social media. Seems like everything is tied to Social Media now right? Yep, it’s a part of life now. To join The Gift Chain, cardmembers need to register an eligible American Express® Card and spend $25 or more at a participating online merchant.

     

    Amex Gift ChainParticipating online retailers include:

    ·        American Eagle

    ·        Bed Bath & Beyond

    ·        Blue Nile

    ·        Dell

    ·        GameStop

    ·        J.Crew

    ·        Lenovo

    ·        Neiman Marcus

    ·        Nike

    ·        REI

    ·        Rue La La

    ·        Toys R Us

    ·        Vente-Privee

    ·        Walmart

    ·        yoyo.com

    ·        Zappos

    Types of Gifts include:

     

    ·        $500 American Express Gift Card

    ·        $500 Hilton Honors Card

    ·        One-year Shoprunner membership

    ·        $30 Dell Gift Card

    ·        $25 Toys R Us Gift Card

    ·        $25 Zappos Gift Card

    ·        $20 Nike Gift Card

    Remember, Each time you shop at participating online retailers and spend $25 or more you will receive a gift. (up to 10 gifts, while supplies last). American Express will instantly send you an email revealing a surprise gift, which for select gifts could be shareable. 

    This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winners: Dana, Jessica T. and royalegacy.

    All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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    Pandora Internet Radio

    November 5, 2011 By 407 Comments

    When the kids both started preschool this year and I had an empty house, I had to find some music. I needed some back ground noise it was WAY too quiet in the house. So I rembered that I had an account at Pandora and I started listening to my playlist. Pandora Internet Radio is excellent for entertaining and for personal use. Pandora is free, but if you want commercial free, then there is a yearly subscription.

    Give Pandora as a Christmas Present:

    For a gift under $40: Pandora One gift cards ($36) not only gives the gift of music, but also the choice of music throughout the year. Users can choose from existing stations, including Holiday stations, or create and personalize their own Pandora radio stations based on artist, song, composer or genre, creating new stations and deleting old ones as their tastes change. More than 1.9 billion stations have been created by users since the launch of Pandora in 2005! With a one year subscription to Pandora, you get unlimited listening with no advertising. Pandora One gift cards are available for purchase at all Target stores nationwide and Target.com.

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    For holiday entertaining- Music as easy as plugging in the tree lights: No more creating playlists and searching through CD’s and old tapes for music for your holiday parties. This season, holiday hosts can check music off their lists and invite Pandora to the party.  Whether you prefer the holiday classics or something a bit more unique such as R&B Holiday tunes, Country Christmas or more, Pandora Internet Radio has it all. Pandora has already done all the work for you and provides instant access to more than a dozen holiday music stations of all different genres, with new stations launching on Nov. 9, such as “Electronic holidays,” “Indie Christmas” and “Navidad Latina.”  You can access the many holiday stations.

    This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Rachel.

    All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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    CardCash to the Gift Card Rescue Giveaway

    June 4, 2011 By 539 Comments

    Do you ever end up with a gift card that you don’t want or can’t seem to use all of it. CardCash.com, the leading secondary online marketplace offering the largest selection of discounted gift cards, gives consumers the opportunity to sell or trade their unwanted gift cards.  CardCash will pay up to 92% of the face value of the card which is really cool. I have way more gift cards than I could possible imagine using. Sometimes, getting paid in only gift cards is a pain in the butt. Customers selling their unused gift cards can get paid via PayPal, or have a check mailed to them. CardCash.com then turns around and sells these gift cards on its site at a discount.

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    Since its inception in 2006, CardCash.com has evolved to a whole new level, transferring millions of dollars a year in gift cards from people who have no use for them, to people who are anxious to save money on all of their shopping expenses.

    “Our goal is to not only help the average customer who has unused gift cards, but also provide a service to consumers who are trying to save money on their shopping expenses,” said Elliot Klier, Chief Marketing Officer, CardCash.com.

    There are over $60 billion dollars of unused gift cards in the United States, according to a recent report in Forbes Magazine. I was surprised to read this, but my husband said if they are  anything like me then how could I be surprised. Even when I get gift cards as gifts it usually takes me forever to spend all of them, and I end up donating them to a charity. This figure does not include store-issued merchandise credit, which is equally as large. People often receive gift cards for stores they don’t shop in or they may have small residual balances leftover on their gift cards. Oh, I always have just a few dollars left on cards too. It drives me crazy!!!!

    So, I thought it would be fun to drive you crazy with a GIFT CARD giveaway. LOL, no seriously, you can…..

    Enter to Win:

    25.00 Gift Card to iTunes

    To Enter:

    Visit CardCash.com and tell me what the card of your choice would be.

    Extra Entries:

    Tweet or RT this post and include the link to the post

    Enter to Win a $25 Gift Card to iTunes @MomStart http://bit.ly/jYhQur #Giveaway

    Subscribe to MomStart
    Comment on any non-giveaway post
    List this giveaway on any giveaway site, dig, stumble, like or share on Facebook (or use any of the share options listed below)
    Blog About this Giveaway (10 extra entries, linking to the giveaway)
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    This giveaway ends June 20th. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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    Get a 30.00 Gift Card At Walmart

    December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    Walmat 30.00 Gift Card OfferOh, I’ve got more news from Walmart. Since you’re going to be doing some shopping anyways, why not head on over to Walmart. If you purchase one of four items that you can receive a 30.00 gift card for future purchases.

    From Friday, December 17, 2010 at 9PM until Sunday, December 19, 2010 at midnight, buy any of the following Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen Collection items and receive a $30 Walmart gift card upon checkout!
    • Better Homes and Gardens Grind and Brew Coffee Maker
    • Better Homes and Gardens Food Processor
    • Better Homes and Gardens Stand Mixer
    • Better Homes and Garden 10 pc. Porcelain Enamel Cookware Set

    Available while supplies last.

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    Season of Surprises American Express Surprise Giveaway

    November 30, 2010 By 1,199 Comments

    This Holiday Season American Express is all about the surprises. They have so many promotions going on it’s INSANE! You can win a trip home to see your family through their Home for the Holidays Giveaway. American Express supported small businesses with a twitter giveaway earlier this month, and you can Do Good. Gift Great with American Express’ Children’s Health Fund Gift Card.

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    For every card sold, American Express will donate the $3.95 purchase fee to Children’s Health Fund, a leading pediatric provider of mobile-based health care for homeless and low-income children and their families. Children’s Health Fund is dedicated to bringing health care directly to those in need through the development and support of innovative medical programs, response to public health crises, and the promotion of guaranteed access to health care for all children.VL 4Q RedOrnament Gift Card_Front mech copy

    Now the big surprise is HUGE! $100,000 HUGE!

    Every new American Express Gift Card purchased is a possible winner for the 100,000 grand prize. What do I mean? Log on to American Express Holiday and enter in all of your information, including your American Express Gift Card number and you will be entered into the sweepstakes. Each American Express gift card even has the chance winning one of 2,000 $25 Gift Cards or ten $10,000 instant win prizes.

    Now for the most Fun!

    I’m giving away 20 25.00 gift cards in total! I’ll draw 10 winners on December 13th and then 10 more winners on December 20th. You can win more than once. Let me say that again, you can win more than once!

    Enter to win:

    At least 1 gift card valued at 25.00 from American Express

    To Enter:

    Leave a comment telling me about the biggest surprise someone has surprised you with.

    Extra Entries:

    Tweet: RT @MomStart: Season of Surprises American Express Surprise #Giveaway http://bit.ly/ehC5Ct

    Subscribe to my blog and Follow me on twitter
    Follow me on Google Friend Connect
    List this giveaway on any giveaway site, dig or stumble or use any of the share methods below facebook included (just leave a link to this post)
    Blog About this Giveaway (linking to the giveaway (3 extra entries))
    Add my blog button to your sidebar.

    This giveaway ends December 20th. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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    Dunkin Donuts Back To School Kit For Moms on the go! #Giveaway

    August 20, 2010 By 558 Comments

     

    Dunkin Donuts is offering a back to school kit for one lucky mom sending her kids back to school. With school already in session for some and just around the corner for everyone else moms and dads will be on the go go go. We start off at the races by getting school clothes, supplies and making sure everything is ready to go for our kids. Then we trek them around to all of their activities before and after school. In order to make sure mom is feeling peppy, Dunkin Donuts has put together a “Back To School Survival Kit”. These kits are exclusive to the bloggers that have been chosen to give one away.

    Back To School Kit

    Enter to Win:

    The Back To School Dunkin Donuts Survival Kit

    The kit, which has a total value of approximately $100, features a basket that includes a stylish coffee travel mug, a package of Dunkin’ Donuts regular and decaf ground coffee and a retro “Time to Make the Donuts” t-shirt. It also includes a $60 Dunkin’ Donuts Card so Mom can keep herself running throughout the back-to-school season with delicious coffee, breakfast sandwiches, snacks and beverages.

     

    Happy 60th Birthday Dunkin Donuts!

    To Enter:

    Tell me what your back to school routine is!

    Extra Entries:

    Tweet or RT this post and include the link to the post

    Dunkin Donuts 60.00 Gift Card Gift Basket #giveaway

    Follow me on twitter tell me your twitter ID
    Follow me on Google Friend Connect
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    Comment on any other non-giveaway post 
    List this giveaway on any giveaway site, dig or stumble
    Blog About this Giveaway (5 extra entries, linking to the giveaway)
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    This giveaway ends September 6th. Dunkin Donuts has decided to make a donation to the charity of my choice! All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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    Chili’s Grill and Bar Sponsor Take the Night off Giveaway

    May 19, 2010 By 791 Comments

    I feel like a big dork. I wrote to Chili’s because I love eating there. When I found out that they have a new fresh tasting menu I wanted to go try it out. I asked them to send me a gift card to use so I could write a review on my blog. They sent me one, and I packed up my whole family to head off to chili’s only to find that every Chili’s in our area had closed. I mean, the windows are all boarded up. I’m so sad, I was really looking forward to eating at Chili’s. I love Chili’s so much it would have been very difficult to sway from my favorites to try something new.

    I love their Skillet Queso and chips

    I love their Chicken Crispers and Seasoned Corn

    I love their Chicken Salad Options

    I could go on and on with what I already love there, the new items are supposed to be lighter and fresh. So I really envy all of you who still have one close by. I am so hungry after writing this post. MMMM, Chilis!

    Enter to win:

    A gift card to Chilis

    Enter daily at:

    “Shout Out to Eat Out”. This contest is centered around telling Chili’s why you don’t want to cook tonight. You have to upload a video telling Chili’s why you don’t want to cook. It doesn’t have to be long, just 10 to 30 seconds, that’s all.

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    I have my 50.00 Gift Card to Giveaway to One Lucky Reader

    To Enter:

    Visit Chili’s on-line and tell me what you would try?

    Extra Entries:

    Enter the “Shout Out to Eat Out” giveaway (5 extra entries)

    Follow Chili’s on Twitter

    Hit the RT button at the top right hand corner of this post or Tweet

    Chili’s 50.00 GC Giveaway #giveaway #contest http://bit.ly/d2Qzju

    Use any of the share options below, digg, stumble…2 entries each

    The contest will run until June 7th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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    Macy’s Impulse Spring 2010 Collection Giveaway

    April 12, 2010 By 790 Comments

    Macy’s is my favorite department store right now. I love to get makeup, look at shoes, and keeping up with Fashion. The different lines that Macy’s carries is so diverse that I’m always wishing I could re-do my entire wardrobe. I have just been introduced to the IMPULSE department. The IMPULSE department is a shopping destination for the customer who wants the latest trends from the best Contemporary brands.

    The SPRING 2010 Hot List features some of the most coveted items from over 250 Contemporary labels like BCBG, Free People, French Connection, Rachel Rachel Roy, 7 for All Mankind, Splendid and countless more. Some of the major trend ideas for the Spring 2010 season are hinged together by shots of color, from neon pinks, bright yellow, exotic turquoise and fuchsia. The Global Nomad trend is a mix of ethnic inspired prints from around the world, from batik prints and tie-dye in addition to animal prints. One of the Hot List items we are standing for this season is the cargo pant, which works back to all of the amazing embellished tops and global prints. The feminine embellishments such as lace, pearls and crystals take the place of heavy chains, studs and metals.

    I love spring, and the warm weather. It brings the opportunity to wear cargo pants, which are lighter than most pants. Also allows me to wear some open toed shoes and short sleeves. You can purchase any of the adorable, fun and bright clothes from Macy’s Impulse Collection, by visiting any Macy’s nearest you or by buying them on-line. I love color and I appreciate Macy’s celebrating Spring with huge splashes of color.

    Take a look at these colorful fashions:

     

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    Enter to Win:

    Macy’s is giving one lucky reader a 50.00 Gift Card

    To Enter:

    Visit Macy’s and tell me what you like about the Spring collection

    Extra Entries:

    Follow me on twitter tell me your twitter ID

    Tweet:

    Macy’s Impulse Spring 2010 Collection Giveaway @momstart http://bit.ly/9rbvfH #giveaway #contest

    Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site, your blog, or your facebook page and tell me where you advertised it (include link to giveaway). 5 Extra Entries for each one you do
    Subscribe to my blog
    Comment on any other non-giveaway post
    Use any of the share options below, digg, stumble…2 entries each

    The contest will run until May 3rd 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

     

     

     

     

    The information for this post was provided to me by m80 on behalf of Macy’s. They are also providing the 50.00 Gift Card for the giveaway.

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    American Express 50.00 Gift Cards Holiday #giveaway

    December 17, 2009 By 1,659 Comments

    vertical gift card When it comes to blogging I’m a huge procrastinator. I can always find an excuse to not write that review. When it comes to shopping, I’m just into “whatever is the simplest let’s do that”. I wouldn’t call myself a shopping procrastinator but more of a hater of shopping. Never would have guessed that about a mommy blogger would you? But if you asked me if I still have Christmas Shopping to do? The truth would be yes.

    I need to get a gift for my parents, all four of them. Ooops, I was going to make photo books again but I never got it done. I’m so embarrassed.

    Did you know that this is the last Saturday before Christmas, it’s the Super Bowl for shopping, I mean, this day can be bigger than the day after Thanksgiving. Super Saturday is coming up fast and American Express wants to be there for you.

    Just Purchase an American Express Gift Card.

     

    American Express Gift Cards come in denominations of $25, $50, $100, and $200, and are available for purchase online at www.americanexpress.com/gift, and at over 70,000 retailers nationwide

     

    American Express Gift Cards are 100% gift, and 0% fees for:

    • activation
    • checking a balance
    • monthly servicing or card replacement
    • AND the funds on the card never expire  

    This year you can pick up a special gift card with unique styles.  The styles for Holiday 2009 include:

    • Limited edition designs by pop-artist Peter Max, best known for his recent Presidential portraits and “Cosmic” art of the 1960s
    • New customizable gift card designs so buyers can write personal messages to the recipients

     

    Gift cards are expected to top wish lists everywhere this holiday

     

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    There is no way I can get these cards in your hands before Christmas so I’m going to offer them as after Christmas treats you can use yourself. Hey, don’t even tell your spouse if you want. keep it to yourself, or share it if you want. Donate it to your local charity. I have 10 50.00 Gift Cards to giveaway.

     

    To Enter:

    American Express wants to know what you will buy yourself with it.

    Extra Entries:

    Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site and tell me where you advertised it. 2 extra entries 
    Subscribe to my blog
    Follow me on twitter tell me your twitter ID
    Blog about the giveaway include a link to me and to the sponsor for 5 extra entries
    Tweet the giveaway (every time you tweet you get an entry) Link to the giveaway please!!!

    Leave a comment for every entry

    The contest will run until December 31st 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by www.random.org. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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