Happy Friday my friends! My To-Do list for today is out of control long, but I just need to keep telling myself that I just need to take it one thing at a time, and also that it's okay to get to the end of the day with nothing but a house that's standing and happy kids to show for it.haha Today is starting off great though, because I get to announce the beginning of this huge giveaway that I'm bringing to you along with some of my favorite fashion bloggers! One lucky reader the will win a $1,000 Visa Gift Card or $1,000 PayPal cash!
Its the perfect time of year for a giveaway like this with the end of November quickly approaching, because the holiday shopping is upon us, and Black Friday is only weeks away!
Its the perfect time of year for a giveaway like this with the end of November quickly approaching, because the holiday shopping is upon us, and Black Friday is only weeks away!
Thanks so much for visiting and reading, and I'd love to hear what you'd do with your $1,000 winnings?!
xo, Emily
P.S. Be sure and stop in tomorrow for the start of a really superbulous giveaway, and also if you're interested in seeing the most recent photo updates on baby and family, click to follow below on IG!
I'd start to spend it by buying brewing supplies for my husband and all new bedding for my sister. Then I'd go nuts on my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteI would spend $1000 on getting all of my Christmas shopping done for my 5 boys!
ReplyDeleteI'd probably spend most of in on paying for this little babe that I will be having in a couple of months :) and some much needed new (again) mommy pampering!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome giveaway!!! I never win anything & this would be an awesome thing to win :)
ReplyDeleteI would use it towards Christmas gifts for others and then a nice outfit for myself
ReplyDeleteOooh! With $1,000 I would honestly use it towards our Europe trip next fall!
ReplyDeleteI would use it to sponsor some a needy family for Christmas in my community and to help renovate a bathroom in our old house (built in 1900!)
ReplyDeleteI would spend it on Christmas presents for the whole family, and treat myself to some fun things - new pajama pants, maybe some nail polish, a few books.. I might even put some towards bills ;D
ReplyDeleteI would make that $1000 really count, I would buy lots of gifts for my family and friends.
ReplyDeleteWe're moving across the country in 5 weeks, so I would spend $1,000 on a moving truck! Those things are way more expensive than I thought...
ReplyDeleteOh snap! I forgot to say that I would use the money to buy some awesome educational toys for our son...this is his first Christmas! I would also love to buy my hardworking hubby a nice Citizens watch! He's always had cheapos but he gives me & our son the world :))
ReplyDeleteGREAT GIVEAWAY!! I've been good this year. :)
ReplyDeleteHeck yes! This will help with Christmas gifts!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway! Thanks! Oh, if I won the money, I would definitely buy some LK Bennett shoes, because they're simply gorgeous! And, I would buy lots of pretty dresses at Modcloth and spend a fortune on make-up and nail polish.
ReplyDeleteAirline tickets to California! I would totally take my kids back to Disney Land.
ReplyDeleteSeeing my budget for gift giving this year is NONE I would definitely spend the $1000 on my family, boyfriend, and a little something for me!
ReplyDeleteI would buy some amazing Christmas presents for my family!
ReplyDeleteI'd spend $1000 on my family for Christmas! The extra money would help soooooo much.
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ReplyDeleteI would buy some awesome Christmas gifts for friends and family, especially my hard-working hubby!
ReplyDeleteIf I won, I'd buy a new double stroller...we so need a new one! Clothes for my husband and cute thing for my 2 boys :)
ReplyDeleteGifts for my kids!
ReplyDeleteI'd spend it on books and clothes - two of my favorite things!
ReplyDeleteIt would go towards Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteChristmas Presents :)
ReplyDeleteI'd put that $1,000 towards a vacation for my grandmother who has worked so hard this year for her family!
ReplyDeleteChristmas shopping!
ReplyDeleteI would go Christmas shopping for my daughter and boyfriend. And get a little something for myself. lol.
ReplyDeleteChristmas gifts for my family and friends, to make up for the inevitably AWFUL handmade last minute things I'm forced to make for them due to low funds (I'm horrid at DIY). Post-gifts, I'd be paying off my bills from living abroad for 5 months.
ReplyDeleteI would spoil my family because they are way to good to me. :)
ReplyDeleteTo make a great christmas for my daughter
ReplyDeleteGifts for my family! I would love to get everyone something they could really use this year!
ReplyDeleteI would spoil my family because they are way to good to me. :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to get all my family members something they actually want!
ReplyDeleteI would it to have the most perfect christmas this year and treat all the family and my girls x
ReplyDeleteOn my kiddos of course! They're 13 years and 18 months!
ReplyDeleteWould definitely go towards getting some "surprise" Christmas presents!
ReplyDeleteMy kiddos of course! 13 year old girl and 18 month old boy! And I guess a little on hubby too!
ReplyDeleteIf I had 1,000 I would buy my younger brothers who live very far from me some fun stuff that they can use, art supplies and books and maybe a few movies too. I'd take my step dad out to thank him for all the help he has given me over the years and I would by my sister something really awesome for Christmas. Lots of Christmas gifts, and perhaps some investment in my online shop www.avoart.com and well a malden personal filofax in aqua because its my dream planner right now. lol
ReplyDeleteXmas presents for the little ones in my family (I'd probably head straight to the American Girl website ;])!
ReplyDeleteI would use the money on my home. Lots of to do projects waiting for some funding. What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to spend that much on my husband! He's so supportive of me as I go through med school, that I would love to get something nice for him!
ReplyDeleteIt would be used on much needed projects to be done in my house just waiting for funding. What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis would be the best present ever! :)
ReplyDeleteI could use it to pay off student loans and buy Christmas presents! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis would be the best present ever :)
ReplyDeleteI have my eye on a lovely bed frame for my master bedroom that is way out of my price range.
ReplyDeleteI have my eye on a lovely bed frame that is way out of my price range.
ReplyDeleteI have my eye on a lovely bed frame for my master bedroom that is way out of my price range.
ReplyDeleteWith my $1000 I would put it towards my first apartment and getting clothes for my new job. I just received my first job after college in New York City and it's expensive! Then, I'd get some gifts for my parents for putting up with me through all of this apartment hunting :)
ReplyDeleteWith $1000 I would travel, see more of the world!
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy being able to purchase gifts for my family, with out having to worry about the expense for once. So nice of you to bless others with the opportunity to win a gift card. Thanks !
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy being able to buy gifts for my family without having to worry about the expense for once. It is very nice of you to offer others such a wonderful opportunity to win a gift card. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBuy myself some jewelry! www.thedietitiandiaries.com
ReplyDeleteI'd get my husband's truck repaired for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy buying gifts for my family without having to worry about the expense for once.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity you are offering for someone to win a gift card. Thanks !
I would probably buy a new laptop :)
ReplyDeletei would spend it on my girls! We have been struggling with money this year and finally getting back on track but we don't have a lot of extra money for Christmas so I would love to be able to spend money and give them an amazing Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThis would totally help my Xmas shopping bottom line!!!! Lovin the pics of Lydia....keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteI would spend it on BILLS! Just to help make everyday life a little less stressful by lessening the burden of school loans and car payments looming over my head :)
ReplyDeleteFor my upcoming wedding. ☺
ReplyDeleteI would spend the money on going home for Christmas and paying my student loans.
ReplyDeleteI would use the money to fly home for Christmas and pay my student loans.
ReplyDeleteThis would help with setting up for the on base Day Care I will be running out of our house!
ReplyDeleteThis would help so much with the on Base day care we are about to start in our house!
ReplyDelete$1000 always come in handy. Thanks for the opportunity to win them!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely use it to outfit my kids, and get an anniversary gift for my husband.
ReplyDeleteI would buy a nice camera!
ReplyDeleteFirst and foremost so bills that have hit the back burner lately and then amazing gifts for my family and maybe something extra might sneak its way in for myself! Perfect timing for this giveaway :)
ReplyDeletechristmas gifts and bills!
ReplyDeleteI'd get supplies to start my vintage store!
ReplyDeleteI'd put it towards tuition, haha. Boring, I know, but necessary!
ReplyDeleteI'd put it towards tuition! Boring, I know, but necessary :)
ReplyDeleteShopping in NYC when we go next month!
ReplyDeleteI would save it and put it toward our wedding next year :)
ReplyDeleteSad, but I desperately need new towels, lol. And the rest would go towards Christmas shopping. Thanks for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI would put it toward Christmas shopping for my family and finally getting my husband and I a queen bed. We've been sleeping on my old double since we got married, and it is definitely time for a new one.
ReplyDeleteI would buy some amazing gifts, a few new wardrobe pieces for myself, and then put the rest in savings!
ReplyDeleteI would put towards paying for school, it has to be done!
ReplyDeleteWell, I really want a nice, new camera, so there's that idea...but this will also be my baby boy's first Christmas, so I'd probably go all out for him, too :)
ReplyDeleteI'd use it for Christmas gifts, and put the rest towards wedding prep!
ReplyDeleteI would finish my Christmas shopping first then get a few things I've been wanting to get.
ReplyDeleteI would save it to go towards a down payment on our new house!
ReplyDeleteI would save it for a down payment on our new house!
ReplyDeleteI'd buy some plane tickets to see family for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
I would probably buy a few more Christmas gifts, and maybe a new double mattress for our guest room! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd use the $1,000 to help my mom pay off my dad's funeral expenses since he didn't have life insurance.
ReplyDeleteI'd use the $1,000 to help my mom pay for my dad's funeral expenses since he didn't have life insurance.
ReplyDeleteI would buy gifts for my siblings and parents, and save the rest for my shoe collection fund:)
ReplyDeleteI would buy gifts for my siblings and parents, then save the rest for my shoe collection:)
ReplyDeleteWow! How great would this be? I think I'd use it toward my anniversary stuff for the end of the year instead! :) -Alexandra Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things
ReplyDeleteI'd put a few hundred toward my student loans and use the rest to help fund my trips to Texas and the Philippines next spring!
ReplyDeleteid put it towards a car!
ReplyDeleteI'd put it towards an apartment.
ReplyDeletethis is such an amazing and generous giveaway. if i won, the money would be used to help pay for my small wedding ceremony in mid-december. and if there's any left, it would be put into savings for when me and my future husband would really need it. (:
ReplyDeleteI would use it toward visiting my family :) They all live far away and I haven't seen them in years!
ReplyDeleteI'd use some for Christmas gifts and the remainder for our house fund!
ReplyDeleteMy hubby would get an awesome Christmas gift and then I'd spend the rest on some good quality wardrobe staples. Even though I've lost my baby weight...my old clothes just don't fit like they used to and I would loved to have clothes I love to wear again (that aren't of the yoga variety)!
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ReplyDeleteI would use it to help purchase curriculum for my children, and probably to go towards groceries for my family of five :)
ReplyDeleteI would buy Christmas presents for my family and save some of it, and use it to buy the stuff I have wanted for a long time!
ReplyDeleteI would use the 1000 toward a place for me and my 3 month old to live. Right now we live with my mom and I have been for the past 6 months. It would make a wonderful christmas gift for me and my child. Thanks for having such a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! That is amazing!!! I am also doing a giveaway on my blog! :D http://jonnigirl96.blogspot.com/2013/11/an-11-12-13-giveaway.html?m=1
ReplyDeleteI would pay off my car. I'm so close.
ReplyDeleteWe need a coffee table to complete our living room, so I'd start there!
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely put it towards expanding my business in the new year!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a generous giveaway! Hope you're doing great with baby Lydia :)
ReplyDeleteI would get a new bike (mine got stolen a couple of weeks ago), I would get a small glass door cabinet we are planning on getting in the near future for the dining room, and I would save the rest for my next uni enrollment :)
I'd use it for a well deserved weekend at a spa with my Mom!
ReplyDeleteDecorating my new apartment. :)
ReplyDeleteDecorating my new apartment. :)
ReplyDeleteGREAT GIVEAWAY!! I would buy a wedding dress :)
ReplyDeleteGREAT GIVEAWAY!! I could buy a wedding dress :)
ReplyDeleteWe're closing on a new house Monday, so it'd definitely go toward some cute new decor!
ReplyDeleteWe're closing on a new house Monday, so it'd definitely go toward some cute new decor!
ReplyDeleteWe're about to close on a house, so I would use it for house things! Yay!
ReplyDeleteWe're about to close on a house, so I'd use it for house stuff!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great! I'd have so much fun shopping for my whole extended family and eight kids!
ReplyDeleteI'd have a great time shopping for my 8 kids and extended family!
ReplyDeleteI would like to donate a portion to Haiyan victims here in the Philippines and revamp, makeover my craft workspace then the rest is to buy advance Christmas presents for my hubby and kiddo.
ReplyDeleteThis would be SO great right now! Xmas gifts & property taxes (so very rude that property taxes come out two weeks before xmas around here). Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've been living in my in-laws conservatory with my husband and our baby, and we are hoping to move soon so this would be a great start for furnishing our new place
ReplyDeleteI would use it to stay home from work after my little one is born. Due Dec. 14th with our first! :)
ReplyDeleteI would pay off some bills and buy Christmas presents! WOOHOO!
ReplyDeleteI would pay off some bills and buy Christmas presents! WOOHOO!
ReplyDeleteIf I had $1000 I would probably save some first, then buy a few staple pieces that are wearing out in my wardrobe, then spend the rest on family and friends.
ReplyDeleteI would treat my husband and myself to a super fun trip!
ReplyDeleteI would treat my husband and myself to a fun trip!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so boring, but I'd replenish our savings.
ReplyDeleteI'd put it toward gifts for family and friends (:
ReplyDeleteI'd use it to pay bills since I got laid off this summer, buy some Christmas gifts and invest in a business venture to benefit adoption.
ReplyDeleteI have two teens that both need braces. I would definitely use the money to put towards the down payment the orthodontist is going to request.
ReplyDeleteChristmas gifts! :)
ReplyDeleteThis would be AWESOME! We have a youth group that meets in our home and we could use some more furniture - plus we need to redo our basement to make more room... ~ Andi T.
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I would use it to purchase a new couch for our living room!
ReplyDeleteIt would definitely go toward college. Student loans stink and this would help immensely.
ReplyDeleteI would spend the money trying to grow my small business babybumpbundle.com !
ReplyDeleteI would use it for college. Student loans stink and this would help immensely.
ReplyDeleteI'm moving into my first apartment and I could furnish it!
ReplyDeleteI'm moving into my first apartment and I could furnish it!
ReplyDeleteI'd use that money for Christmas shopping for my mom, she's so hard to shop for! And then I'd buy a new pair of winter boots because my last pair fell apart and we already have snow in Ohio.
ReplyDeleteI'd use that money for Christmas shopping for my mom, she's so hard to shop for! And then I'd buy a new pair of winter boots because my last pair fell apart and we already have snow in Ohio.
ReplyDeleteI'd use it to finish Christmas shopping for my mom, she's so hard to shop for! Then I'd buy a pair of winter boots for myself. My last pair fell apart and it's already snowed in Ohio.
ReplyDeleteOooooh! What a wonderful giveaway! I'd spend the money buying trinkets for a new house
ReplyDeleteperfect for my wife!
ReplyDeletewould be awesome for my wife!
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ReplyDeleteI would buy some nice sweaters and Christmas gifts for my loved ones! :)
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ReplyDeleteMy family and I would use it to visit NYC next month. My oldest son wanted to visit there for his 6th birthday. We planned to go this past summer but we were unable to do so because my Mom was diagnosed with Leukemia. She and my father have been living with us since July in our two bedroom apartment. We need some family time!
ReplyDeleteI would totally take my hubby away for a relaxing weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great giveaway! I'd use the money to take my hubby to Hawaii :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Great give away! I'd use the money to take my hubby on a much needed vacation :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a vacation in two and a half years, so, I would go to the beach for a week with my family.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been on vacation in two and a half years, so, I would go to the beach for a week with my family.
ReplyDeleteamazing giveaway--i'd save a lot of this money in an account for my future/family, save up for a car, buy an animal for Gospel for Asia, and spend a bit... :D
ReplyDeleteHmmm...sounds boring, but we're reeeeeeally getting close to paying off our school debt! I'd love to be able to put this toward that and finally be out from under the weight of that! ...Admittedly, I'd also probably buy a cute dress from modcloth or shopruche, haha :)
ReplyDeleteThis would be right on time to help with wedding expenses!
ReplyDeleteThis would be right on time for wedding expenses!
ReplyDeletei would buy christmas presents with it for my son and daughter
ReplyDeleteI'd take a trip with my husband. We haven't been away just the two of us since before our boys were born!
ReplyDeleteI would take a trip with my husband. We haven't been away just the two of us since before our boys were born!
ReplyDeleteI would buy myself a new Christmas tree for my new condo and the rest I'd spend on fun clothes for my niece and nephew for Christmas. I love buying them clothes, even though they would rather have toys :)
ReplyDeleteI would use it to help pay off our medical bills that got a little out of control this year, thank God my son is okay! I would also use it to help get him a Christmas gift :)
ReplyDeleteTrip for my boyfriend and I... we really need a break from life!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I would use it for Christmas and traveling to see family.
ReplyDeleteAmazing giveaway to make Christmas special!
ReplyDeleteI would spend $1000 in many ways.. a plane ticket to see my long distance boyfriend, Christmas gifts, donations, and rent!
ReplyDeleteFirst, I would buy gifts for my loved ones! I love holiday shopping! Then a weekend away for me and the boy! ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great giveaway! Christmas is at my house this year and this would all go towards a big Christmas feast and gifts for the kiddos!
ReplyDeleteI would give it to my parents for projects on our house.
ReplyDeletechristmas gifts for my family and myself(:
ReplyDeleteI'd spend the money on Christmas gifts for our family and on a wedding trip coming up in the new year!
ReplyDeleteMy husband is in bad need of a new computer, but he is so money conscious it will take a while for him to get it. With this, I would be able to help him get any computer he wanted and get pair of boots I've been dying over.
ReplyDeleteWith a grand to spend, it would be put to work taking care of a few medical expenses, and helping my petite frame find suitable wardrobe essentials!
ReplyDeleteI would spend it on christmas gifts and maybe a train ticket! :)
ReplyDeleteI would spend it on Christmas gifts and maybe a train or plane ticket :)
ReplyDeleteI would spend the money on gifts for my two amazing children and the rest of my cherished family and friends - it would be a true blessing!
ReplyDeleteHmmm... Christmas presents, vet bills, a new coat for my wonderful Husband... ooo the possibilities!
ReplyDeleteI would use it to pay back my mother, who kindly lent us money when we needed it to move house.
ReplyDeleteI'd go crazy buying presents for my daughter, husband, and the rest of my family. And maybe a couple of things for myself too ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd go cazy buy presents for my daughter, husband, and the rest of my family. And maybe a couple of things for myself too ;)
ReplyDeleteWith $1000, I'd be able to shop, shop, shop!
ReplyDeleteWith $1,000 I would finish my Christmas, I would donate some to PAWS (animal charity), and I would "adopt a child" for Christmas and use whatever was left to buy them presents.
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend and I want to get married! There is some work to be done on our house before he will propose, so with the 1,000 dollars the house would get finished and he wouldn't have anymore excuses!
ReplyDeleteI'd splurge on something nice for my hard-working mother.
ReplyDeleteI would use the money as a safety net, since my husband is getting out of the Army soon and I'm a full time student. We'll be struggling to make ends meet here shortly.
ReplyDeleteAh, it would be awesome to win. It's been a tough year and Christmas is looking rather bleak. I would use it to buy presents for my family that they deserve. Thanks for such an awesome giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win, it's been a tough last year. It means that Christmas will be rather bleak. I would use it to buy my family presents that would brighten their Christmas day! Thank you for doing such an awesome giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI ' ll buy some furniture for my new home. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI invite you to join my international giveaway here : http://www.beautystory.ro/2013/10/anniversary-giveaway.html
Omg $1000. I'd probably indulge in fabrics and some nice wardrobe staple like jewelry and blazers. And a good winter coat and winter boots aaaaand a cloche, because after seeing Downton Abbey I'd rally like a pretty hat!
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ReplyDeleteI would buy christmas presents for all my family :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe a little Christmas break weekend get-away for the family - that would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteMaybe a little Christmas break ski weekend get-away for the family - that would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a really tight year, so it would definitely make Christmas a little brighter for our family.
ReplyDeleteIt would be great to give it to my adult sons who have little to spend this Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI would go on a winter holiday with my boyfriend
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I would love to be able to bless my hubby. He does so much and asks for so little.
ReplyDeleteIf I'm being realistic, I would pay off my credit card & buy my hubby's plane ticket home. If I was daydreaming, I would buy family memberships to all the kid's museums & zoo's in the area, get my hubby a fabulous Christmas gift, and get my first pedicure in years.... It would go quickly. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd use it to pay back my parents for some small expenses they have helped me with and put it towards my car payment
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