Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Valentine's Day $1500 Surprise

Happy Valentine's Day! Even if you loathe this Hallmark holiday, you will be doing a happy dance after you read this goodness.

In honor of the National Day of Love, thirty-one bloggers joined forces to offer one of our  sweethearts a $1,500 Visa gift card. Holy heart attack!! 

Yep, we love you guys and you love us, well we hope so. It's just one big, ginormous love fest today. Take that Hallmark. You ain't got nothing on this Valentine's surprise.

All you gotta do is follow the little Rafflecopter prompts below and you are well on you way to being $1,500 richer. 

I know you're gonna be distracted now, day dreaming all week on what you will buy if you win. I know what I would do...slap down a deposit towards a tropical vacay where they serve pretty little umbrella drinks. What would you use the money for?

Good luck and happy chocolate covered strawberry eating. I have inhaled four of those bad boys already and plan on having four more after lunch.











198 comments:

Annette Allen said...

i would use it for moving expenses.. thanks

Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} said...

NO. WAY. I would DEFINITELY buy a pair of Frye boots that I've been obsessing over for like the last 2 months. And the rest would go towards a little vacay for sure! This is SO FUN! Fingers crossed!

Leanne said...

This would be awesome to win! The decisions are endless, but maybe towards a new sofa :)

Allison said...

Pretty sure I would put that money to good use if I won. We're going to be putting down new flooring in our living room, and I'd use it for that :)

Je Ne Sais Quoi said...

A vacation! Somewhere exotic!!!! :)

Kris T. said...

Oh. My. Goodness. AMAZING GIVEAWAY!!!!! I would stock up on a few wardrobe basics and save any left over cash for a "stress release" shopping/entertainment budget when I start grad school in the fall.

Unknown said...

I'd save it for something extra special that's for sure!!!! That would be quite amazing. Best giveaway ever! xoxoxo

~Anchored In Christ~ said...

I'd definitely go on a major shopping spree. i'm in desperate need of an upgrade in my wardrope. and I would love to add more owl stuff to my room. :D and gosh knows what else. Maybe put the rest in saving. hope you have a great valentines day.

BeautyStyleGrowth said...

Pay off debt

sarahssidebar said...

SAVE SAVE SAVE for upcoming expenses!

gayle said...

Wow, I would totally take a vacation. A REAL one. I haven't done that in a really long time. :)

xoxo,
Gayle | Grace for Gayle

Rachel Sayumi Porter said...

uhhhhhhhhhhhhh definitely pay two and a half months of rent and put the rest of our work earnings into savings, and maybe buy some new clothes. PERFECT

Just Another Shopaholic said...

I would definitely spend it to redo my closet.

Rubi Ruiz said...

Woah! I would definitely use it for daily expenses of a college student! That would be swell and so needed! Thanks for this!

brnidtica said...

I would put it towards our Disneyland Vacation!! Amazing giveaway!!!!

Bramblewood Fashion said...

Gosh! I would save most of it for my first car and the rest would be used for a little shopping trip. Thank you so much for this!!

Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck said...

$1500 would buy a whole lot of shoes. ;) It'd help me launch my non-profit officially, purchase an order of tshirts and lots of other things as well! :)

Yvette | Classic Glam Blog said...

WOW! I'm not quite sure what I'd do... I'd definitely have to think about that first :)

Yvette | Classic Glam Blog said...

But what came to the top of my head was put it toward savings of a student!!! loans+debt for school!

Lindsay said...

Oh my gosh, how awesome! :D I would have a little shopping spree at Forever 21, maybe buy a camera lens, and save the rest! I hope I winnnn! :)

Jaime said...

Ahhh!! I would probably buy some plane tickets to visit my boyfriend throughout the year! Living apart sucks so this would be so so so helpful!

Amanda G. said...

I'd split it up - some for shopping/travel, some for savings, some to pay off debt. :)

Peggy said...

Ohhhh, I think I would go visit my parents! I love them and miss them!

lily white english rose said...

i would put it towards my travel month in september at the end of my two year contract as an au pair in the states :D i want to see as many places as possible before i go home to the uk :D
http://www.thelilywhiteenglishrose.blogspot.com

bt said...

Definitely a shopping spree with some of it and paying off some debt with the rest!

Kristin said...

I would buy a new bedroom set. We need a new one when we move!

Lauren said...

This is so generous of you all! I have a couple of friends' weddings coming up this year and I would use the money to pay for bridesmaid dresses, bachelorette party trips, showers/gifts. You know how expensive everything with weddings can be! And I want it all to be special for my girls! :) BTW my BF got me chocolate covered strawberries for Vday and they are my breakfast, lunch, and dinner! My favorite! Happy V-day to you!

Anonymous said...

I'd buy a new pair of shoes and put the rest in our family vacation fund!

Andi said...

I think I would use it to travel on some weekend trips!

Paula Soares-Lavaud said...

I would buy 2 plane tickets and head to Mexico with my hubbie!

Autumn @ Autumn All Along said...

We'd put it in the bank so we could visit family more!

Shauna Quintero said...

Wow! Jeez, what wouldn't I buy?! I would go shopping. I would plan an anniversary vacay. A small one. Hubby and I always go away every year for our anniversary but not sure well be able to this year. So that would be FIRST on the list.

If anything is left over...shopping, a new Coach bag, and a new tattoo.

www.mommacandy.com

Happiness at Mid Life said...

What an awesome prize! I would buy a Chloe or LV purse. Something I would not buy for myself...Wait...maybe a real camera for my blog.

Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com

Crystal from My Ramblings said...

I would buy an iPad and use the rest for some business expenses :)

Jessica said...

I'd buy my husband a new laptop for school!

- said...

There are so many things I could do with an extra $1500 some of which include following the Dave Ramsey plan. :)

Sally said...

There are so many things I would do wi5th the money. I could put it to pay off some credit cards, I am disabled and need a recliner so I coud buy that, I could put it in to some of my medical bills, I could buy a ipad or laptop so IO would not have to sit at my desk top which is hard on me.

Wilson Tom said...

Happy Valentines Day, I am a new follower to your lovely blog and i love to connect with awesome bloggers like you. I would love it if you followed me back

my blog: www.wilsontom.blogspot.com

lauren jean allece said...

I just found your blog via Kristin's kNook and after having way too much fun looking through your posts I'm now following!

As for the giveaway, I'd put it toward travel to two of my best friends' weddings (one in Hawaii, one in Indiana!) It'd be a HUGE help!

chelsea beeswax said...

i`d buy me and my mate an iphone! and then lots of margaritas. ☺

Unknown said...

I would probably put it towards all of the things that I've been saving to buy, but can never afford. That or save it for paying for all the weddings I have to attend this year!

krystaladele said...

Guilt free shopping thank you!!

tk said...

i'd use it for buying a new handbag:)

Unknown said...

so many things....clothes for the kids, a gift for hubby,some clothes for me

Unknown said...

I'd use the money for all of the weddings coming up this spring/summer!

Janee' said...

I'd use it for help paying for a plane ticket to see my love who is stationed in Japan! :)

Jennifer said...

I would like to say I would use the money to better my kids and husbands lives. But nope. I would use to to do some serious spring clothes and shoe shopping! Thank you for such an awesome giveaway!!

she.is.the.one said...

bag :)

Annie said...

This is AWESOME Shanna...y'all are the best! I would take some money and do something nice for someone, put some towards a little vacay we're trying to plan, and I would probably buy a fabulous pair of shoes :)

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

Anne said...

I can mentally spend that money lickety split... A new dining room table! Or a new computer! Or a payment on my husband's med school loans!

Danavee said...

I'd redo my laundry room (NEW TILE) OR book a tropical vacay!!!!!!!

Pam said...

I would use it to buy new wardrobe when i hit my goal weight.

Brenna said...

Wow!! What an awesome giveaway!! Put me in the running, please!!

brenna

Courtney said...

girlfriend, I hope I win!!! I think we'd take the fam on an extra little vacay to Destin!! Woohoo!!!!

Kim said...

I would use it for a vacation !

Unknown said...

Holy Moly now that's a giveaway! I think I would put it towards a getaway and maybe few new pieces clothing for the getaway!!

CB said...

$1500? Whoa! That's so amazing!

My husband and I are moving soon--and I would totally use that money to decorate our new house! :)

Thanks to all of you who contributed to this awesome giveaway! Thanks for hosting!

Anonymous said...

I would definitely use the $1500 towards my wedding next spring!

Anonymous said...

I would definitely use the $1500 towards my wedding next spring!

Amy said...

This is an AMAZING giveaway! I would def. put this to use for our honeymoon in May!
Karen Kane Giveaway!
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K said...

Wow this is amazing! I just moved out for the first time, so I would definitely use that money for groceries and cleaning supplies! Aaaand maybe a new outfit to celebrate :)

vanessa • withgreatheart.com • attractive, affordable blog + web design said...

Pay some bills!!

Amy Shaughnessy said...

I would totally use it as a down payment on a vacation! Great giveaway!

Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds

Sam said...

Thanks ladies! What a sweet surprise :) I would save half & go on a shopping spree with the other half! New wardrobe anyone? ;)

Sam said...

Oh, and then I'd hire Shanna to create new outfits for me!

Unknown said...

Use it to get a little start on my new business venture!

TheTinyHeart said...

I'd like to do something fun with it, like a shopping spree, but it would probably go towards bills.

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
JCrew giveaway!

Beaker said...

Vacation for the whole family!

Anonymous said...

Love this giveaway!
Don't love Valentine's Day
I think I'd go on a vacation!

My-cliffnotes said...

It'd go to the wedding!

still being [molly] said...

oh man. what WOULDN'T i do?! i'd say i'd probably get stuff for baby!

Anonymous said...

$500.00 to our local homeless shelter for a new kitchen. $1000.00 to spend entertaining loved ones by our Healing Ocean Oasis aka salt water pool!

Linda Sheridan

Jenny said...

What would I do with $1,500?! I would buy as much clothing, shoes and accessories as possible so I can duplicate as many of your outfits as I possibly can!

Amanda said...

I would put some in our vacation fund and buy that treadmill I've been wanting!

Planned Style said...

Wow! This is epic! I hope I win, I'll take my husband & kids to a NY Mets baseball game in NY City and enjoy the day there. Thanks for this fabulous giveaway!

Crazy Style Love said...

WOW, what an AMAZING giveaway! I would most definitely take a vacation if I won. I'm in such desperate need of some relaxing time on a beach! :)

xo Jenny
www.crazystylelove.com

Unknown said...

Seriously?! WOW. I would lay it right down on CC bills and be FREE! Happy Valentine's Day love! Can't wait to hear about what you and the Ross-man do today. Such sweeties!!

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh this is awesome! I would save it until something really special came up!

Brittany Marie said...

I would put it toward our Europe trip!!

Holly said...

I'm starting Cosmetology school April 2. Would be a nice to put towards the tuition!! Thanks for the opportunity!!

Sandra said...

Hmmmmm.... That's easy! I would buy more BEADS and ADVERTISING!!! :)

Unknown said...
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Breanna said...

VACATION!!!

Lauren {By Lauren M} said...

Oh my goodness. I'd definitely buy myself a new little outfit, but the rest would go into savings for house! :)

Fizz and Frosting

Unknown said...

I would plan a FABULOUS 5 year anniversary trip for my husband and I! And... maybe but the Michael Kors Hamilton Tote.

Miz_Fitz said...

Hmmm $1500?? I think I would split it between a trip to the spa and to J Crew! :)))

Amber Massey said...

Girl- do you know how many diapers $1500 would buy?? We are going thru at least 200 a week with the twinsies.. Oh. And a pair of shoes. Pretty shoes that sparkle;)

Amber Massey said...

Girl- do you know how many diapers $1500 would buy?? We are going thru at least 200 a week with the twinsies.. Oh. And a pair of shoes. Pretty shoes that sparkle;)

Unknown said...

A vacation would be awesome!

said...

vacation somewhere!

Kelly said...

I would plan a vacation!

Niki {Glossy Blonde} said...

I would put it towards some new furniture for my new house!!!

Gwen said...

Fantastic giveaway! I'd buy some shoes, probably, and put some money into my blog (site design, camera...).

Unknown said...

Oh boy, there are lots of things! Probably toward a new car.... mine is almost at 100,000 miles and is no good in the snow (not a good car to have in Minnesota!) What a great giveaway!

The Balch Bunch said...

Use towards things for our new house!

Whitney said...

Not very exciting, but I would put it toward paying off student loans! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

angela said...

I would totally spend sone on me snd some on my kids.

Unknown said...

SHOP TILL I DROP!!! DUH! I'd also buy my mommy a nice gift since shes been so great to me :)

Mellissa "Shia" Rondinelli said...

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Shia
World According to Shia

Stacy said...

It would help with our Disney World vacation!

Sarah said...

Woah! What a great give-a-way. I think this would have to go towards our two vacations we're taking this year. This would help out a LOT!

The Costellos said...

I hate to be selfish, but really I rarely am, so I would use this money for a shopping spree for ME! :)

Rachel said...

I'd probably use it to pay off some of my student loans!

Tanya said...

Wow, what an amazing prize!!! Thanks so much for the chance to win! I'd like to give some to local charities, some to family, 100 would pay for my consultant's fee for my knee surgery, I'd put a bit towards crafty goodies and I'd save the rest for the holiday my boyfriend and I are planning for December :)

Tanya xx

Anonymous said...

This is exactly how much the new camera I want is. I'd splurge on that. :)

Unknown said...

We have a baby on the way, so it would probably {mostly} go towards that!

Sereina said...

I would get some new camera gear and the rest towards a vacation (preferably Disney!).

SuperLuper said...

Definitely would take the money to go see my sister and new niece on the east coast. Wow! This is an exciting giveaway!!! Can't wait.

inirayluperATgmailDOTcom

Ash said...

You guys are Awesome to come up with this giveaway! Its valentine's and our anniversary today.
I'd use it towards a man cave for my hubby. He works so hard or us, and he deserves it.

Unknown said...

I've been following Shanna and contemplating hiring her for a half day of closet shopping, but if I were to win, she and I are hitting the stores!

Darby Hawley said...

What an awesome giveaway. I would probably use it to pay off some student loans...super boring, but something we desperately need to do

Melanie Van Wynsberg said...

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

Jessica Miller said...

We recently moved into a new house, so I would use the $1500 to re-do our Master bedroom! New furniture, bedding, paint and decorations!

Such an awesome giveaway, ladies!!

xoxo,
Jessica @ blissfullymiller.blogspot.com

Janice said...

I would feel less guilty for my shopping trips!

Khristenas said...

I would get some new clothes!

jules said...

the very first thing I would do is buy me a new mixer. Then with the rest...I would help my next door neighbor with her bills. (she's out of work)

Anonymous said...

i don't have a job right now so i could really use $1500!

Natalie said...

With the pounds that I'm losing, I'm gonna need to go shopping for some new clothes! Thanks for such a great giveaway!

Mary Bahan said...

Honestly, I'd probably do something boring with it like pay a couple of bills. BUT, I'd love to just spend every last penny of it buying myself shoes I don't need and clothes I'm dying to have!

Ashley K said...

Holy cow Shanna! I would put the $1500 towards a trip to Vegas!

Anonymous said...

I would make a down payment on a condo for a well-deserved family vacation.

Unknown said...

Pay off student loans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Books, Beauty, and Bars on a Budget said...

The extra $1500 would REALLY help me out in my last semester of college :) Maybe buy some groceries other than Ramen Noodles!

booksbeautyandbars.blogspot.com

Audra said...

We're about to buy a new house, so this would certainly help fund all of those "Home Decor" pins I've been Pinning :)

SpryOnTheWall said...

New linens and bath towels for everyone!

Brittany said...

I would put the money towards a down payment on a new house!

Danielle Wallace said...

I would use it for wedding expenses :) ....because there are a lot of those!

Wine and Summer said...

You are the cutest! Happy Valetine's day!

I could use a new laptop!

Kelsey said...

It'd deff go towards house renovation projects, and finally paying for a blog revamp!!

.:Heather:. said...

HOW FUN! I'd go shopping! I have several things on my wish list right now...Hunter Boots, a brown leather coach bag, new underwear {mom alert!}

Sara said...

I'm with you...another vacation would be really nice right about now! Happy Valentine's Day pretty lady! :)
Cheers,
Sara

Jessica Who? said...

ummmm first instinct would be to go shopping... but before that, i'd probably use some it to pay off my credit card. THEN go shopping ;)

Jessica Who? said...

ummmm first instinct would be to go shopping... but before that, i'd probably use some it to pay off my credit card. THEN go shopping ;)

Meg said...

If I had $1500, I would put half towards the month's mortgage payment and save the other half to spend on housewares/furniture!

A Sunshine Day said...

Oh my that is WONDERFUL & AWESOME!!!!!!

Jessica @ Here(and)Now said...

Um WHAT!? I think my heart just stopped beating! I would spend it on a fabulous weekend getaway to the beach with my man, and a couple new outfits for the occasion too! I have been in a giveaway win slump lately, so I hope the luck has been saving itself for this one! Pick me! Pick me!
xx
myhereandnowlife@gmail.com

Sam said...

Oh wow! I would put some in savings, and then use the rest to buy a new camera for the blog.

DeeDee said...
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DeeDee said...

So exciting!!! Thank you!!! Happy Hearts Day!I would plan a beachy vacation with the extra $$$!!!

Tiffany said...

Um, this is Ahmahhhhzing.

I would definitely use a chunk to pay off some credit cards and use another little bit to take my momma on a vacation. Or send her alone. Which she needs.

Kimwinkler said...

Shopping spree!

melmorgan4 said...

I would get a new reading chair and a new camera.

Makaila said...

what, the WHAT!!! Holy Cow! What a giveaway!!! Nice work, girls!

That $1,500 would be a nice chuck to throw at a new sectional I'm coveting!!!

Meredith @ Barbell Wardrobe said...

$1,500 would go straight towards decorating our new house...whenever we find the right one!

Unknown said...

Happy valentine!

i think i would buy some new clothes :)

x Audrey
fashionhightea.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Wow!! That's alot of moolahh!! I would definitley be going on vacation too!

Natalie said...

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. :)

Misty said...

I would save it for my new wardrobe after I lose years of baby weight!

Kathrin@shopschoolsleep said...

ummm..seeing as I'm on a spending freeze I would treat myself to some things on my online cart at JCrew...buy this magazine kit for my students that I'm trying to see if I should buy on my own or try to get my school to pay...shoes would be nice :)

Unknown said...

Closet upgrade ASAP!

Unknown said...

Mmm, $1500... Something for the husband- most likely tickets to a ball game- and a little something in handbag form for me!

Colleen Boudreau said...

I'd pay off my credit card debt!

FitTravelerAJ said...

I would totally go on a shopping spree with the $1500! And probably donate some to the Humane Society :-)

-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

Brandi said...

I would put it towards a vacay for me & my hubby!

Nina Piccini said...

Seriously? Amazing - I'm undecided between an iPad mini + shopping spree OR vacation... hmmmm Puerto Rico is looking fabulous right now!!

xo Nina
afterthe40barfinish.blogspot.com

Carol said...

We are renovating our kitchen... $1500 would be a blessing...honestly...

Carly said...

OMG, AWESOME! Yes please! Hubby and I need new furniture!!!

Carly
www.lipglossandcrayons.com

Caitlin said...

I would put it towards my tuition!

Brandi said...

LV Speedy!!

Jade Wright said...

Thank you for linking me to so many amazing new blogs to explore!!! :)

www.bohemianmuses.blogspot.com

Life etc... said...

Amazing giveaway! I SHOULD say that $1500 will go towards bills and textbooks, but who am I kidding... shopping spree!! :)

life-etcblog.blogspot.com.au

Amber Nicole said...

I would totally pay off credit cards and pay down a loan and save us some money each paycheck!!

Jayne K said...

Ahhh, this giveaway is amazing!!! Thanks to your Pinterest Told Me To debut last month I've been hooked on your blog!!! If I won 1500 dollars I would have to revamp my closet... I'm in a clothes rut!

Charity said...

$1500 - that's amazing!!! If I wanted to be selfish, I'd take a vaca with the hubby! If I wanted to be generous I'd pay it forward and do 15 random acts of kindness for $100 each! I'd probably end up doing both! :)

Jess said...

I know it's sad, but I would pay off bills. LOL

jess44903@neo.rr.com

Katie said...

I would GO SHOPPIN'!!!! :]

Debbie said...

Go shopping at J Crew!!!!

tpatters5 said...

Oh a little shopping at J Crew and Kate Spade

A Muse in Purple said...

Maybe buy a new camera lens and the rest I'd go on a mini-vacation somewhere close!

Neil & Michelle Harrison said...

I'd go shopping for some clothes, maybe pay for a styling consultation and possibly buy a new grain mill.

Anonymous said...

I would use half of it to pay off my credit card and the other half I would buy shoes. :)

Emmy @ County Girl In High Heels said...

shop... or maybe pay off some shopping :)

Unknown said...

I'm a money saver so I would probably put it in our savings account :)

www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
www.daisyraeboutique.com

Unknown said...

I would buy new bedroom furniture! Awesome giveaway!

xoxo,
Lyndsey

www.theeyelinermanifesto.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

I'd definitely get something for my twin girls with this! What a great idea!

Amanda said...

I would buy furniture and organizational goodies for my house!

Lauren said...

I would put it towards some of my wedding expenses and, of course, would have to get some NEW CLOTHES!!!

DC in STYLE said...

Wow, what a great giveaway!!! Well, I'm having a baby in 2 months so I'll probably get super cute for him:
Elena
http://dcinstyle.com/

stefany21 said...

With $1500, my closet would be getting a makeover!!

Adia said...

What an awesome giveaway! I would get a jump start on a spring wardrobe for me & my family.

Giovanna said...

Ahh such an awesome giveaway! I'd definitely buy some more lenses for my camera!

xx
Giovanna

Brittany said...

I would use this to buy a dslr camera, and put some away to take my kids on a vacation!! Thank you for the chance :)

Faerie Eye said...

I would revamp my wardrobe on some much needed basics for spring and summer!

kristen piccola said...

We bought the house I grew up in almost 4 years ago. It still looks pretty much the same as when I lived in it. We finally bought a new couch and it should be coming soon. I'd love to be able to buy some great accents and a new coffee table to make our family room our own. Thanks!

Miranda said...

i would use it for a personal trainer to kick my butt into gear!!!

Jesslyn Amber said...

I would finally buy my dream lens!!! :)

Kristen @ All In My Twenties said...

I would shop

Samantha said...

I would pay my state taxes, car insurance & go on a romantic vacation with my sweetheart! I planned on a B&B the end of march for our 2 year, but then taxes showed up. :(

<3

Gena said...

Pay some bills and fix up the house.

Dana said...

I would buy myself a plane ticket to Chile to visit my friend who is teaching English down there!

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salchichasmalas said...

I would spend it on a vacation this summer! What an awesome giveaway!

Janna Renee said...

I most definitely entered! tooooooo good to resist!

Mary Lindsey said...

With a little extra cash I'd take my boyfriend out to do something awesome, give my blog a kick start, and put some in savings.

-Mary @ Style That Moves

Unknown said...

This is such an amazing giveaway! I would use it to take our 3 year old to Disney. Plus I'm sure some would just happen to go to a few new clothing items for mom!

Unknown said...

oh my goodness! I would probably spend some of it on grad school tuition and by myself something special, thanks!!

Katherine said...

I would put some in the bank, and use the rest for gifts for my friends and family and a new camera!! =D

Thank you for this amazing chance to win!

P.S. I forgot to comment yesterday, that's why I'm commenting now. ;)

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