Thursday, February 14, 2013

it's valentine's day and you could win a lot of money.

Did that title draw you in?
I thought it might.
You should know Mr.'s and my second date was on Valentine's day.  Our first was the night before (long story), but our second date was February 14th, 2003.  That's kind of a death-trap date for a guy.  I mean talk about pressure. Second date on lover's day?  That's usually the relationship kiss of death.  It's a good thing that Mr. was a clueless Idaho farm boy and no one ever told him the rule about NEVER EVER EVER asking a girl you aren't already dating out on Valentine's day.  Luckily, (for him) I'm not crazy, and didn't expect more than a fun date (despite the fact that I was already in love with him).  Even luckier for him I didn't follow my mom's advice to get him a little something special.  Because THAT would have been really awkward.  
(He didn't get me anything)
 Well, Valentine's gifts be danged, we had a great time.  I mean, obviously because 10 years later, here we are.  Four kids and all.
 It's for that reason alone that February 14th has a special little place in my heart.

Right now you're thinking "whatever Cori, blah blah blah with your sentimental story...get to the part about the money."
Oh I am, believe me, I am.

Today I am teaming up with 30 fabulous ladies to bring you the mother of all giveaways.

We are giving away a $1500 VISA gift card to one winner!

Yes, $1500 to spend however you please. 

And get this, you have over 30 chances to win.

To enter: use the Raffelcopter widget below to tell me how you would spend the money.

but don't stop there... once you've entered make sure to check out all these ladies' fabulous blogs for over 30 chances to enter.

Good luck ladies, (and maybe gents?)

And 

HAPPY LOVER'S DAY!

The winner will be announced on the Rafflecopter widget on 2/21.






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241 comments:

  1. This is so generous of you all! I have a few friends' wedings coming up this year and would use the money to pay for bridesmaid dresses, bachey party trips, showers/gifts. You know how expensive everything with weddings can be and I want it all to be special for my girls! :) Happy V-day to you and your hubs!

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  2. wow!! I am glad I stopped by today...thank you for the chance! Should I win, I would use it to fund a spring family trip (skying?) for the 5 of us(college kid and soon-to-be college kid included) to have fun together and mark my husband's birthday

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  3. I would use it towards a trip to France with my mom this summer! We have never been and I would love to meet my French pen pals who I practice conversational French with :-)

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  4. I would love to use it on a Ticket to Hawaii!

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  5. I am saving money for a stone patio for my house this spring. I'd use that money to help me save for it.

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  6. With an extra $1500 I would totally buy things for my baby's nursery (I'm due in July!)

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  7. I would totally use that money to take a trip to Hawaii. So tired of winter!

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  8. i would get a nice couch and loveseat for my living room!

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  9. This is awesome! We just found out on Christmas Eve that we are expecting a little bundle of joy in August 2013. I would use the $1500 for all the fun baby things I get to buy, since this is our first one! :)

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  10. I would spend it buying stuff to spruce up my house; and maybe buy a new mattress for our bed!

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  11. I would use it to finish off our basement. We are thinking of adding an extra bedroom & play room and we could use a little extra money to help get it going. =)

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  12. since we're full-time students right now, I'd use it to survive -- and maybe splurge a little here and there :)

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  13. I would put it towards our vacation this summer.

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  14. some new skis!
    rwvanvoohis at gmail dot com

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  15. I would replace my stolen tablet computer and put the rest towards my remaining school debt. Boring, but so important!

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  16. This is so exciting! I would definitely buy some text books (my hubby is in school right now) and a new computer (so I can write more often)!!!!

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  17. Not going to lie. I would probably use it to pay for summer classes and the rest for school loans. =[
    Since I'm fasting from purchasing clothes this year, I can't think of any better way to spend it. But if I pay off some school debt, i'm sure my future hubby would appreciate it!

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  18. I think I would use the money to go on a vacation with my Mike. We've been together four years and have never taken a serious vacation together (i.e getting on a plane, flying somewhere wonderful, exploring what that somewhere has to offer).

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  19. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this! WOW it is so generous! Hugs, Robin

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  20. i would spend it decorating my apartment; it needs some love

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  21. I would probably buy the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag I have been eyeing and get my mom and my besties some stuff. And MAJOR shopping spree at JCrew for spring.

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  22. The first thing I would do is buy a new oven, because ours is on its last legs! Then I'd spend the rest of it on highly impractical cute things for myself. Aaaand, maybe something for my husband and kids, too. :)

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  23. Well, my daughter is getting married, so I'd probably find lots of good things to use it for.

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  24. I would probably put it towards getting new living room couches and possibly a new bed frame! We've been sleeping on a frame from my in laws that's over 20 yrs old!

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  25. We are struggling to find the cash to attend a family member's wedding in April (in Arizona, no less!) so it would definitely go to that!

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  26. First thing I would do is buy a skirt from your store! Then I would take my kids and my husband on vacation. We have yet to take our kids to the beach! Crossing my fingers!

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  27. I commented on Tales of Me and the Husband, but it would go straight into my "buy a house this year" fund. I'd probably have fun with some of it though.

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  28. We bought a new house in September and we are currently without a dining room table. I would use the money towards the new table so that I could host relatives for dinner and holidays! Makes it kind of hard without any place to eat or sit right now!!

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  29. My wedding is in May... and my hubby-to-be currently isn't working due to medical reasons. So the money would be used to help with wedding stuff!! :)

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  30. My back door needs to be replaced... But I think I would have to buy some new clothes with it too

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  31. I'd use the money to buy a DSLR camera, which I have been pining over for years. Also would help us save for our Disney trip this summer with my family!

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  32. i'd buy a DSLR camera to replace my old canon rebel that broke, and cost more to fix than what the camera was worth.

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  33. I would use the money for my wedding//honeymoon//moving expenses. Thank you!

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  34. I would buy a few pieces from J. Crew I've been eyeing and hopefully some new items for our house!

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  35. What a great contest! I'm getting married and I need to buy a fabulous white dress :)

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  36. So fun! I would absolutely use the money to build a business casual wardrobe, as I am graduating in May and need some big-girl pants and pencil skirts!

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  37. I would use it for a vacay with my four favorite men (my three boys & my husband)!

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  38. I would use the money to help my Uncle's family as he has been in the hospital away from home fighting cancer. It would help them with their travel/lodging/meal expenses.

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  39. I'd use it for a family vacation to Disneyland. It's been a few years since our last trip anywhere and now our littlest is big enough for everything.

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  40. I would use the money to start my own home accessories boutique online so I can work from home with my littles. And use a little to buy some new clothes too!

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  41. I think I would spend the money on a trip somewhere with my husband - maybe someone tropical since we've been craving that since our Hawaiian honeymoon!

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  42. I would use the money to go on a little trip with just me and hubby. It would pay for a lot of it.

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  43. OMG well first I would do a little shopping and take my sweetie out to a nice dinner. At dinner we would talk about using the rest of the money for a vacation because we haven't taken one together yet!

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  44. I would use it for my and my husband's move to Utah in May. It would pay for gas for our moving truck and vehicles. I would buy things for our apartment: bookcases, a nice couch, and other bathroom and kitchen knickknacks.

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  45. Um... my first car + a roadtrip down the Oregon coast this Summer. And some pretty new clothes (that aren't thrifted!), plus maybe a cheesecake date with my bestie. I'm good at stretching the pennies like that. :smile:

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  46. I would use it for my graduate tuition! Boring I know but that means less time at work and more fun!

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  47. I'd use it to take a trip with my hubs.

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  48. My husband and I are buying a house (trying to move out of the GHETTO) and this would be SO HELPFUL for the repairs!

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  49. My husband and I are buying a house (trying to move out of the GHETTO) and this would be SO HELPFUL for the repairs!

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  50. Finances are pretty tight right now. I would definitely stock up on some groceries!

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  51. As per usual, I would have it spent 10 different ways, but right now, I'm really wanting a getaway with my husband. We never went on a honeymoon...and 11 years later, we are still wanting one!

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  52. I think I would take a little vacation to NYC and do some shopping!

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  53. I'd splurge on some items I've been covetting - hunter wellies, a new kate spade wallet, some kate spade pumps, and maybe something for our upcoming wedding? An amazing hair piece!

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  54. I would pamper myself to no end...b/c I'm a tired momma.

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  55. I could do a lot with $1500! Maybe a little vacation, a grill for my husband, something for the house...

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  56. I have really been wanting a new camera! My hubby and I are going on a first anniversay trip in April, so a new camera and plenty of spending money would be great additions to the trip!

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  57. I would probably go do some serious shopping with that much money!!!

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  58. Oh wow, what an amazing opportunity to win! First off, I'd probably cry with happiness haha! I'd love to help out some local charities, my family, pay the fee for my knee surgery and the rest would go towards the holiday my boyfriend and I are planning for december :)

    Tanya xx

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  59. I would love to use it for a vacation for my husband and I for our fifth anniversary and let's be honest for some clothes for me and the little!

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  60. what a great giveaway! I would use the money to take a trip to Portland to see my boyfriend. *fingers crossed*

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  61. I would buy some new clothes, some new workout equipment, and then save the rest for a rainy day! :)

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  62. I would save a portion of the money, buy a ticket to go and visit my sister in WA, and perhaps buy some new summer clothes :)

    Francine
    fboburka@gmail.com

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  63. I would use it for a family trip to visit my brother and his family this summer :) What a great giveaway!

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  64. Oh I would use to to reno the playroom upstairs and build the window seat/toy storage bench with shelving. I want to do it right away but alas I just reno'd the den turned music room/library and we need some time to save up. This would help!

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  65. I would use it towards College!

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  66. I would use the money to take the honeymoon trip my husband and I never had--we were thinking Portland!

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  67. I would use the money for wedding planning!

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  68. I'd use it to go see my sister and nephews in Southern California!

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  69. I would use the money to take a trip with my dear hubby. He has been working really hard at work and school, I think a vacation would be great for him and me :)

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  70. it'd be totally absolutely a BLESSING if we got this money. since booking a (non-refundable) trip, my husband has since gone down to part-time work, with a pay cut, annnnd we found out some VERY big news recently (i can't tell yet...it's still a secret)! it's a blessing for sure, but every extra bit of money would help. i am going to be selfish and pray that we win this!

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  71. I would spend the money on my spring break trip to st. george/vegas to visit my dear dear friend and support my Utah State Aggies at the WAC tourney!!

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  72. Oh man this would be amazing. I'd use it to purchase some new furniture and say goodbye to our Ikea kitchen table!

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  73. I would take my hubby on vacation!

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  74. I would use the visa gift card to buy myself a nice gift when in in Europe this summer.

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  75. I would buy our everyday needs just like food and such since my husband and I both don't have an income.

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  76. I would use some of it to purchase new plates, bowls, glasses and silverware. My old Corelle dishes with a outdated decorative edge are on their way out.

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  77. I would use the visa gift card toward my trip to visit my best friend and roommate in Costa Rica!

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  79. Wow that is amazing! I'm working hard to pay off student loans so this would be so a welcome treat!

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  80. What an amazing giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity. I would use it to take my parents on a really awesome family vacation! They definitely deserve it.

    Also loved the story about your second date with the MR. :)

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  81. This is insane! My Dell is on its last legs, so I'd definitely buy a new Macbook!! :)

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  82. i've been saving up for an marc jacobs bag so this would be great!

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  83. My husband and I had our 2nd date on the exact same day!!

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  84. I would use it to help pay for fertility treatments. :)

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  85. wow, that is quite the giveaway!!! I honestly think I would save it for my trip to Spain and France this is coming up and maybe splurge on something very french ... or maybe an amazing hotel room in Paris .... the possibilities are endless!!
    Jess
    JESS CAUSE BLOG

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  86. I would put the money towards my nursery and baby gear - for our upcoming baby boy due in May! :)

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  87. We are saving up for a down payment on our first home. This would come in mighty handy!

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  88. Hi Cori! Such a huge fan of your blog, your family is the cutest! I would put the money towards my own blog that I've recently gotten off the ground. Would love to put some design money into it and maybe take a blogger course or two. A new camera has been on my list as well! It's always been a goal of mine to start a blog so would definitely use the money towards achieving that. Thanks for the generous giveaway!

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  89. I could help my nephew who is in Special Education purchase assisted technology for him to use so he doesn't fall further behind in school. :) {P.S. Already a follower of your blog.}

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  90. Hi Cori! Love your blog and all of your stories! I would use the money to buy a couch for my 1st place since right now I'm sitting on folding chairs

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  91. I would definitely use the money to travel and visit a friend who moved across the country!

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  92. What a sweet story! I would use the money to pay off college loans. So anti-climactic, I know, but I'd love to be out of debt by the time I'm 26!

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  93. My first little is due in May - all of it would go to gear for him!!

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  94. Hmmm....probably pay some of the credit card hospital bill we put our first baby on, and probably buy some new clothes I can fit in post first baby... ;)

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  95. I would use it to buy a new spring wardrobe - and new spring bedding!

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  96. I would be super boring and use it for groceries so I could put the saved grocery money in my savings account.. super exciting!!

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  97. Wow...this is amazing and so completely generous! I'm not getting a lot of hours at my waitress job and I have just started my own blog and would love to use that towards my blog as well as my photography! You can do so much with that gift card! Thank you for the opportunity to enter!!

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  98. I would use it to help pay for a huge family vacation my family and my in-laws are planning for 2014...to Disney World of course!

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  99. I would use the money for a vacation for our second wedding anniversary!

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  100. I'd make over my husband's wardrobe! And get some cute shoes for me :)

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  101. I'd take my husband on a honeymoon! We're still saving up :).

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  102. I just had my 5th child almost a year ago and I have been working crazy hard to get my body back...I am in serious need of a new wardrobe!

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  103. I would take a few days off work and spend time at home with my husband and little girl. We would go for a ride, make treats, play games. Ahh. just take time. That would be perfect!

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  104. what a cute story. happy valentines day! i'd use the money toward our anniversary trip to europe this may!

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  105. OMG! I wish I could win this one! Im going to use the money to go see my parents and brother and brother in India :)

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  106. I would put the money towards a fabulous couch! :)

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  107. HOLY TILEDO! Awesome giveaway! I'd get a pair of shoes, a Corilynn skirt (or two), and save the rest.

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  108. I would use some of the $1500 to by myself some clothes! i've never been someone who cares about my clothing, but recently (maybe after having a baby and spending many days in sweats) i've started to care about what i wear. I'd like to make over my wardrobe

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  109. I just had baby #3 in November, so I would buy myself a new spring wardrobe.

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  110. I would definitely use it to pay for My husband & I's trip to Dallas this Summer! He's going for a men's conference & I'm tagging along!! :)

    http://herestohappinesses.blogspot.com/

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  111. I just had a baby in January so i would probably spend some of it on new clothes, and then take my husband on a hot date!!

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  112. $1,500!!! That's SOOO much money. Spend it all in one place? Spread it out for lots of treats? Hmm. I think with a windfall I might splurge on new mattress for our bed (it's ancient) and perhaps some lovely bedding to go with it! That would at least be the beginning ...

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  113. I would put the money in the honeymoon fund my husband and I have!

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  114. I would put that money toward a nursery for our baby!

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  115. Oh wow!!....awesome!!.I have been shopping my closet this winter....i would use the money to buy new clothes for spring/summer...Good Luck to everyone!.....Fab giveaway!

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  116. I would go and visit my mother-in-law in Northern Cali.

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  117. Buy a couple corilynn skirts :), a downeast swim suite (the polka dot salmon one is calling my name), go to cafe rio A LOT, buy a serger, buy a new blog design, and put the rest towards a new couch.

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  118. It would definitely help with student loans...as lame as that is:)

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  119. Wow! $1,500 - I'd like to say we'd do something nice with $1,500. Unfortunately, more than likely it will go to bills. Of course, some of it will go to our church, but the majority to pay some bills.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  120. Wow!!! You are so sweet! I think I'd use it for a nice camera to take cute pictures of my babies and a double stroller:)

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  121. I'd splurge on some Spring clothes and a gift for my sis. Great giveaway and I love being introduced to all of these great blogs!

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  122. We are due with our first baby in August & $1500 would be a GREAT start for a nursery and fund for the little one :)

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  123. wow, $1500. that would be so awesome. i would spend it on my family in some way.

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  124. I'm having a baby in July, and we're still trying to pay for my husbands Masters degree. That money would be the budget for everything baby, so we wouldn't have to dip into our School Savings :)

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  125. Wow! Generous!!! I would buy my husband a lady approved recliner!

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  126. I would use it for spending money on my first trip to New York!

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  127. I would probably be able to do a lot of things with that!! Here's a starter list....new springy clothes, toms shoes, zaxby's salad, magazine subscription, Breaking Dawn 2 DVD, new books for the kids, get my hubby's car detailed....ah that would be so much fun!!!

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  128. My husband is in graduate school so I would probably use it on practical things like groceries. Lame, I know, but any extra counts!

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  129. Happy Valentine's Day!! I would use the money to buy more product for my etsy shop, H.Finn Jewelry!! Thank you for the amazing giveaway!

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/HFinnJewelry

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  130. We weren't able to go back home to Canada to visit family, so I would take my hubby and kids back home then sweep him away to our honeymoon place in Banff, AB for our Anniversary that is coming up in a couple weeks!

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  131. I would use it to help pay for something awesome in our upcoming trip to NYC!

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  132. I had just one vacation in our 10 years marriage. we would definitely use this money for vacation.

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  133. I'd move out of my terrible apartment sooner rather than later and I might just buy this cute Frida Kalho shirt I've been looking on etsy. :)

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  135. Student loans! Woot woot! Or possibly funding for a humanitarian trip I've been thinking of saving up for.

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  136. Pay for day care for my new baby (after she gets here of course).

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  137. I would buy a new washer and dryer! Amazing giveaway!

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  138. I would buy a new washer and dryer! Amazing giveaway!

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  139. Oh, so fun! I would use the money towards getting our nursery done for baby #3 and put it towards finishing up some renovations on our house. We have been renovating houses for the last 7 years due to being transferred for jobs and paying cash as we go. We are both so ready to be done with chaos, house chaos, kid chaos is a blessing.

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  140. I would probably go on a shopping spree. Plus, my brothers' birthdays are coming up, and my mom and dad's 25th year anniversary. Having that kind of cash would definitely come in handy! Thanks for this opportunity!

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  141. I would save it for a trip to Hawaii!

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  142. My mom who is a teaching assistant, is in need of a car due to her car being totaled by an uninsured motorist. She also gives rides to other co-workers without vehicles. I would give her ALL of this money to put towards a down payment. Her birthday is March 2nd, so this would be an AWESOME birthday gift!

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  143. My husband is a student, he works so hard and I can think of so many things that I could spoil him with with this money for his birthday and valentines day this month, but alas most of it would probably go toward practical things such as groceries and bills. Though I'm sure I could justify using some of it towards something special for him.

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  144. We would use the money to make a few big purchases for our baby boy due in June! A stroller, a carseat and of course some adorable baby clothes :)

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  145. Wow!! Yay!! Ok, I would use the extra cash to but a cool camera to take awesome pics for the blog I am gettin ready to start. Excited!! Happy Heart Day.

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  146. I would buy a new pair of eyeglasses, some stamps, pay some
    bills and maybe buy a Silhouette Cameo.

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  147. I would take my husband on a cruise! And I would buy myself something nice to wear on said cruise!

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  148. This year is my and my Mr.'s 10 year anniversary, and I'd love to plan something special for me and my honey to celebrate!

    Thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  149. I would want my husband and I to go on a fun vacation!

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  151. What I would do. Probably help my dad pay for my tuition fees in college, do some major shopping and get a ton of business formal wear, and give some away to help some families I know that could use some extra cash!

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  152. This is crazy! I would totally go on a vacation with the husband!

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  153. Minus 10% tithe it will certainly go straight to savings. Thanks for sharing the other bloggers too. There were a lot of new ones I've never come acroos.

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  154. I would use it to pay rent on my first grown-up apartment!

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  155. I'm leaving in April to serve in Oslo, Norway as a missionary for my church. I would use the money to help pay for the expenses of my mission! It would be so helpful. :)

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  156. Oh, the fun I could have! A new camera or a vacation....not sure which one would win out! :)

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  157. We're pregnant with our first child and I would LOVE to be able to spend the money on taking care of and prepping for our little boy making his debut in May!

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  158. I would treat my family to a week-end away!

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  159. I may be closing on a new house, so I'd use it to get new stuff! If the house thing doesn't pan out, I'd use it for retail therapy. :)

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  160. I've had my eye on a new puppy!

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  161. Thank you for doing this! I'd spend the $ on a new firm queen bed! My current bed is 10 yrs old pillow top that's killing my back. So I'm ready for a new bed! Also, my little sister just moved to Texas and I want to give her a plane ticket to visit the family in Cali for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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  162. I would use it to set up my craft closet. It's been a disaster of a pile since I had to downsize from a room to a closet.

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  163. My camera is breaking down, so I would use the money to UPgrade!

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  164. oh how winning this money would bring so much joy, during 2012 I lost two baby boys during pregnancy. The medical bills are flooding in faster than we can pay. I would love to pay off these bills so I can focus on my family and also so I can think about being able to get pregnant again.

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  165. What a sweet post! To be honest, I'd use the extra $1,500 to help pay off my car. We only owe a few thousand on it, so this would go a long way to finally not making car payments. I would be thrilled. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  166. I would use it to help my parents fix their car. My dad was laid off in June and hasn't found a new job yet, so this would help out a lot.

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  167. I would use it to pay for some of my college expenses.

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  168. I would buy some more clothes and save up for my first car!

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  169. Love this blog and this contest. I could use this money to either pay off some of my looming student loan or to take a little vacation after sitting through my 3 day Chartered Accountant exam in September! (trust me ill need a vacation after the exam)

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  170. $ 1500 = buy a lot of fabric to finish all my pinterest projects (you've inspired me, Cori)......or a much needed vacation (all inclusive to Mexico). You're a doll!

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  171. For safe keeping, I would put it into a Tax Free Savings Account for two years until me and my sweetie get married :) We're both students at the moment, and can't wait to get married once our degrees are complete. The $1,500 would be put towards a venue or some aspect of the wedding.

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  172. I would use this money to get a second car, we have made it 5 years with one car but I think it's time to step it up

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  173. I would use the money to pay hospital bills after having my sweet little boy! Insurance just doesn't cover births like it used to :)

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  174. I would put it toward my trip to India in December for a wedding my husband and I are going to!

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  175. WOW!!! So generous! It would be a tremendous blessing to help us with moving and settling into our new house. :-)

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  176. I would fix my car and if any extra get my mom's car fixed so we can get around town.

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  177. What an awesome opportunity - thank you. I'd take my little family of three on a weekend getaway. My husband drives trucks and is never home - would love to spend a long weekend with him.

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  178. Wow...so cool! I love family time, so I would use the money toward a trip to share with my family.

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  179. Wow...so cool! I love family time, so I would use the money toward a trip to share with my family.

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  180. This is so wonderful! I would use the money to go toward car payments...getting completely out of debt would be great :) Thanks for this opportunity!

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  181. I just found out I am pregnant after 3 years of infertility. I would use it to make my nursery beautiful for my baby on the way!

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  182. After two girls, I'm pregnant with a little boy! I would use the $1500 to start designing a rockin' nursery!

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  183. i would use the money to take my honey on a much needed break from all his hard work @ work & school!

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  184. I would use it towards my first home with my soon-to-be husband!

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  185. This is so not a fun way to use the money, but we really need to work on food storage!

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  186. medical school expenses, and a new rug (hopscotch @cb2)

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