If you’re like me, winter comes around and you start fantasizing about sunny vacations you can take to escape the rain. In fact, my dad recently retired and he’s renting a house in sunny Arizona for 2 months! He invited Michael and I to fly down there and visit. I can see myself lounging next to the pool with a cold drink enjoying the sunshine…
As part of the planning I looked at my suitcases and realized I wouldn’t have enough room to pack clothes and shoes for a week in Arizona. Maybe I’m an “over-packer” but the shoes I’d need to bring could fill one suitcase alone! Hiking boots, running shoes, sandals in various colors.
So when CSN contacted me to host another giveaway this time for the luggage stores site, I agreed. I fantasized about buying new luggage to fit all my shoes in. 🙂
Now for the Giveaway:
It can be used at any of the CSN online stores. Some examples: Maybe you want some free weights from Fitness Equipment and More. Or maybe you didn’t get that special kitchen item for Christmas. There’s also a website for kids stuff! The possibilities are endless.
How to Enter:
- Leave a comment on this post only about what you would use the gift-card for.
- Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment here that you did. “I want to win the CSN gift-card at http://wp.me/p116Lc-3a4 @lisaeirene”
- Join my Facebook page and leave a comment here that you did.
I will pick one winner on Friday, January 28th! You can enter up to three times! Good luck!
Nicole
Tweeted about the giveway.
Vicki G.
I would really like to use the certificate towards a pressure cooker!
Lisa Eirene
What’s a pressure cooker? I don’t think I’ve ever seen one!
Vicki G
Pressure cooker is awesome! I took and Indian Cooking class and it is used primarily in that type of cooking.
Pressure cooker is like a crock pot but kind opposite in a way.
You get the same effect of the moist deliciousness of a slow cooker but in 15 minutes and you only need water.
You should look into it. They are awesome and for people that forget to take meat out of the freezer!
Lisa Eirene
Cool! Enjoy it! Let me know how you like it. 🙂
Eleonora
My faithful hand-luggage sized trolley said farewell during my latest trip to NYC. Definitely need a replacement!
PS: a pressure cooker is a pot with a sort of hermetic lid, which allows the inner temperature to raise above boiling point (120ºC). Therefore foods cook more rapidly, just to have an idea, you can boil white rice in 4 minutes!
I carried one all the way from Italy to the US 🙂
Lisa Eirene
Thanks for telling me! Sounds interesting. I’ll have to read more about it.
Eleonora
Feel free to ask any questions about it! I’ve had one since I can remember, my mom owns three… I’d stick with european-made and stainless steel ones, don’t really like aluminum ones.
Lisa Eirene
Thanks Eleonora! I will contact you if I have more questions. I’m not sure how often I’d use one but I like the idea.
kalin
i want a pretty new suitcase! I love the purple one you posted.
Carbzilla
Yay – I wanna win! They have free shipping on weights! That’s incredible! I’m ordering some even if I don’t win.
My favorite aunt and uncle in the WHOLE WORLD live in Phoenix this time of year but spend summers in the PNW. It’s so great visiting them! I’m trying to find time to go down. I love it when they tell me “Well, it’s a chillly 68 today” and it’s like 40 here.
Lisa Eirene
I can handle a “chilly 68 degrees”. Hehehe!
Lisa
I would use it for a new suitcase for my trips to San Francisco and Lincoln City that we have planned for this summer!
Lisa
I also joined your facebook page!
Lisa
…and tweeted.
Brie
Oooh, a treadmill!
Lori Lynn
I would probably use for some kitchen stuff- I’ve been thinking about getting some sort of a crock pot.
Lisa Eirene
Great idea! I LOVE my crockpot!
Amary
I would use the gift card to get a HRM! I’ve been wanting one for a long time but they are just a little too expensive for me.
shelby
I would really like a cast iron skillet, so I’d put it toward that!
domestic diva
I’d get a set of Pyrex mixing bowls. No more plastic!
kari
I’d get a new Chantal teapot.
Marisa
I would get some new carry on luggage or new pyrex for storage! 🙂
Lisa
I actually do need some new luggage. My motivation for working out right now is to have more fun during my vacation in Orlando in May. I would definitely get luggage (unless I got distracted by kitchen items first)!
Marisa
I also “liked” you on facebook! 🙂 Love having a local blogger to follow!
Lisa Eirene
Hey fellow Portlander! That’s great!
Nicole
I would use the luggage to go see my in-laws who are in Texas for the winter. If only that was me.
Megan (Braise The Roof)
Great giveaway! I definitely need some new luggage, but I think I’d have to go with a new cutlery block. I have no good way of storing my knives right now and am always afraid that I’ll stick my hand in a draw and accidentally slice it!
Lisa Eirene
Ooh ouch! Don’t do that!
chelsie
I was just thinking I could use new luggage! First thing to replace would be my carry on!
Diana P.
I would use it for some home decor –maybe wall art or a clock! 1st homes are expensive…haven’t been able to spend as much as I’d like to make it pretty! 🙂
Amanda
I joined your facebook page.
Amanda
I would use the credit to buy something fabulous for my kitchen. I love a new kitchen gadget, but I would probably use it for some Rachael Ray cookware or accessories. I heart the oval pasta pot. I’d love a wok or something like that as well.
Lisa Eirene
Those all sound good to me!
Amanda
Also, I’ve never commented on your blog before, but I’ve been stalking it for awhile. 🙂
Aj
Our food processor (which I never like anyway) died a death by mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving. I would use a gift certificate toward a new (and better) food processor.
I joined you on FB.
I tweeted too!
Lisa Eirene
AJ our food processor is dead too. AND my Magic Bullet is dying. 🙁 Boo.
Amanda
I would use it to buy new carry-on luggage. We were stationed in Korea for 2 years and then came right to Okinawa and have been here for 3 years. We are now going to Germany for 4 years. We have pounded our luggage through all of these military PCS’s. I would get some new stuff for our expanded family so when we get to go home for the first time in 3 years (only for a visit) we will not have to worry about wheels popping off…that happened when we came here! Don’t know if new luggage would be as exciting as having our family meet our new son, but it would make the trip a lot better 😉
Tim
I would get an fire extinguisher
http://www.csnstores.com/KIDDE————KID466112-UFK1003.html
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Ashley
I’d get a kettle bell.
Lisa Eirene
I’ve heard that’s a killer workout!
Dee
Thanks so much for the chance! I would love to order the emile henry bake for the cause pink pie dish!
Dee
tweeted thanks so much! http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/30094179388358658
Dee
I like you on facebook as Dee G. Thanks!
Lisa Eirene
Thanks for reading Dee!
Kenz @ All The Weigh
I would use it to buy something for the kitchen in my new apartment. I need almost everything so I’m not sure where to start, but I’d probably choose knives. =)
Lisa Eirene
Good knives make a HUGE difference!
Kenz @ All The Weigh
I tweeted about it too! =)
DefineDiana
I really really need a new yoga mat, so I would use it for that. I bought my current yoga mat from target in the dollar section. I thought I was so clever then, but now I am really regretting it.
Lisa Eirene
I learned that lesson too. I got my yoga mat at Ross for $8. Yeah……;)
sugarmagnolia70
I would LOVE one of of those adorable aprons! I love aprons…I love to cook and it makes me feel like Betty Crocker.
Lisa Eirene
I will have to check out the aprons. I need to get one too!
sugarmagnolia70
Tweeted!
shel
I discovered craft blogs and now I’m obsessed with organizing my craft room and moving everything out of Rubbermaid bins and really having an organized space.
First step, getting the Venture Horizon – 1255-x – Craft Hutch / Organizer – White
http://www.csnstores.com/Venture-Horizon-1255-x-VHZ1092.html
{{sigh}} hoping I can finally organized all my fabric scraps and notions in those cute glass jars and have it really look like a craft room and not someplace the fabric fairy threw up on.
Lisa Eirene
I went through a scrapbooking phase and bought SOOOO Much stuff! I needed storage options too. Great idea.
shel
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/30163599192227840
shel
New Facebook fan: Michelle Hudak
elizabeth
i would love an imersion blender! thanks for the give away, new reader and i’m hooked!
Nicole
I would definitely use the gift card towards luggage, on my last trip the luggage I used didn’t make it ;(.
Marci J
I’d love to buy a new handbag – practical and stylish
debbie
I’d love to get a Le Creuset pitcher.
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com
debbie
Tweet: http://twitter.com/suburbsanity/status/30646905318940672
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com
debbie
Liked you on fb – suburbsanity.
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com
annalene
I really want a John Boos maple cutting board. My old wooden cutting board cracked and now I only have plastic.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
annalene
Also following on facebook (anna lene)
Liz M.
I would put it toward some new bedding! Thanks for the giveaway!
Liz M.
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/FakeGradSchool/status/30821901408411648
Liz M.
I joined your FB group with my new blog fan page profile (Quiltz ‘n’ Hoez)!
Lisa Eirene
Thanks Liz!
Carolsue
I would get the Cuisinart Power Advantage 5-Speed Hand Mixer in White if I won
Carolsue
I joined you on Facebook
Carol Anderson with the following e-mail address:
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