This was supposed to be a video post (my first), but you know what happens when anyone points a camera at me or just PLANS to point a camera at me? I get a big honkin’ zit on my face. And since I never claimed to be anything but vain, we’ve got a text post for you!
Anyway…..
About 2 weeks ago, I was contacted by the people at Sears asking me if I wanted to try out their new gift cards. What is so great about their gift cards? They can be used interchangeably! If you get a gift card from Sears? It can be used at Sears, Lands End AND Kmart (both online and “real stores”).
So what was my challenge? To see how many gifts I could buy for $200!
And here’s what I got (note: if you are related to me and participating in the family pollyanna, you might want to stop reading right now):
First stop was Sears
Clothes: We have always managed to get great deals in children’s clothes at Sears. We picked up a few “princess PJs” for my daughter, grabbed her from under the rack and were on our way to the next department.
Tools: and here is where a fight ensued as my husband decided that he needed that shiny thingamajig (sorry to be so technical). After I explained to him that this was a Christmas shopping trip and not a “let’s get more shiny thingamajigs that will collect dust but look pretty in the toolbox” trip I won!
Holiday: I know that this was supposed to be for gifts, but I couldn’t resist…..we grabbed a few decorations for the tree and were off again.
Kitchen: I wanted to get an AeroGarden. A fight ensued as my husband explained to me that this was a Christmas shopping trip and not a “let’s get more shiny thingamajigs that will collect dust but look pretty in the kitchen” trip. I lost!
The next stop was Lands End (which is actually a section in my Sears)
It was here that I hit the jackpot! By this time, the kids were driving everyone within a 100 foot radius crazy, so my husband took the kids to the car while I spent time browsing for gifts. I was able to get both of my (adult) nephews a polar fleece shirt and coordinating turtleneck for ridiculously low prices. I was also able to snag a cozy navy sweater and shirt for my mother’s boyfriend. And since I was doing so well with shopping, I grabbed a few shirts for me as well.
So after buying 10 pieces of clothing at Lands End, 2 nightgowns for my daughter and a few decorations, how much did I have left on the gift card? $45!
Off to Kmart:
I was feeling a little guilty about being given such an extravagant gift card from Sears, so I hit the Buy 2 Get One Free Sale on Playskool toys at Kmart. Armed with the coupons from Coupons.com, I picked up an obscene amount of Toys and then dropped them off at a Toys For Tots drop-off.
So would you like to see how many deals you can get at Sears, Lands End or Kmart? Well, I have TWO $50 gift cards to give away!
To enter this giveaway:
1. Leave a comment letting me know what you would buy if you were the winner.
2. Subscribe to my feed via Reader or email subscription to get all of the deals that I post and leave a comment that you have subscribed. If you already subscribe (thank you!), leave a separate comment letting me know.
3. Promote this giveaway. If you have a blog, write a post about this giveaway and leave a separate comment with a link. If you don’t have a blog, you can Tweet (and make sure that you are following me on Twitter!) about this giveaway and leave a comment letting me know that! You can post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook page or favorite forum! For each one of these that you do, leave a separate comment for another chance to win!
This giveaway will reamin open until 8:00pm on Tuesday December 15th at which time I will pick 2 winners using random.org and notify the winners by email
Good luck!
Full Disclosure: I was given a gift card by Sears. The words and experiences are completely mine!
I would buy all those last minute gifts I know I’ll be shopping for on Dec.24…I love lands end sweaters to give.
I subscribed to feed with google reader
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I would buy nice shoes for my husband, if i win.
I subscribe via reader, and would love to win!
tools ,tools .tools contractor hubby and mechanic son we are all about the tools
subscibe yes
I would get toys for my little son for Christmas.
I would buy my 4year old niece clothes and a winter jacket that she desperately needs!
If I was lucky enough to win .. I would buy my children more sufficient winter clothing.. They seem to be growing faster than we can afford new clothes. Thanks for the chance and congratulations to the lucky winner
I would buy a Quesadilla Maker!! I want one so bad, lol!
Thanks for the chance to win! Well, if I was lucky enough to win a card, I would go shopping with my daughter. She has had a bit of a growth spurt, and most of her clothes do not fit her properly. Of course, I would hit the post holiday sales!
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I’m an email subscriber.
Oh please pick me! I would RUN back to Sears and buy all the Lands End stuff I could. I was just there last night and oh my word. ALL of the LE stuff was on sale. I got PJs for $11 and a gorgeous coat for $25. This is kind of a secret, so don’t tell the hubs, ok?
I sub via Google Reader.
Thanks for a chance to win. My son has recently moved out of state and needs tools to keep up on car maintenance – so I would purchace a few things to get his tool collection started.
I signed up for an e-mail subscription. (Bonus for me that you do that – I just stumbled onto your site and already love it.)
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Thanks for the giveaway!
I would probably buy winter boots for my daughter and maybe something for my man.
I would buy some bedding for my daughters new bed.
I get your feed.
I would definitely buy clothes for my 3 month old son. He’s outgrowing his clothes fast and needs more!!! Thanks for the chance to win this!
I also subscribe to your feed through google reader.
If I won, I would buy new towels for our bathroom.
I am a subscriber.
I would buy new curtains for our new house! We move in two weeks!!
I’m a subscriber!!! of course!
I would buy a few presents for my family(7 children), particularly my son who lives out of state. He will only wear a particular type of jeans, which I can purchase at Sears.
I would take my grandmother shopping for anything she needs because she shop there.
I am an email subscriber.
I would buy some clothes for my ever growing children. As soon as I buy them some clothes – I swear they have outgrown them in just a matter of months!
Thanks for the offer!
I am subscribed in my reader. Thanks! (I love LE clothes for my kids!)
I would love to win! I think I would put it toward a new TV. Thanks!
I’d probably buy winter boots for my daughter. She’s growing again.
Yay for her, not the pocketbook! 
I subcribe via RSS
I would use the giftcard to purchase something for my husband… he got a new drill for his birthday and would love to have some accessories for it.
I would purchase a neck massager with heat since I’m glued to searching websites for savings and deals all day!!!!!!!
Thanks for your site and savings!
I’ve followed you for quite some time!
Hi I re-Tweeted!
If I won, I’d probably get some Lands End goodies!
Hi I also just subscribed to your email post.
If I won, I’d probably also go to K-Mart for a laundry sorter!
I thought I may have already enetered but couldn’t find my comment.
I subscribe to you already.
And I would buy a new coat for my hubby.
I would find some gifts for my hubby’s family. I never know what to get them! My family doesn’t do gifts for extended family so we have it easy on my side. Snuggies may just be the gift for everyone and I’m sure they have them at least 1 of those places! LOL.
I already subscribe to you in google reader, I love all your posts!
Socks for our entire family.
I have a new baby on the way so a bunch a baby stuff!!
I’d buy last-minute Christmas gifts, or maybe clothes for myself. Or gloves, since I always seem to lose them…
I already subscribe to your feed in google reader!
pajamas for my neice who is staying at the hospital with her baby
I’d buy myself some much needed clothes–I’m a new mom who no longer fits in many of her old clothes!