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CSN Freebie Giveaway

February 28, 2011

Again this promo giveaway is for my readers in the U.S. and Canada! The winner which I will pick randomly will receive a CSN promotional gift card worth $35 $40 (USD) that can be used at over 200 CSN online stores, where you can find everything from gorgeous lights to fantastic fitness equipment to fabulous cookware!!

Thank you to CSN Stores for this privilege. And also thank you to my blog readers for your patience during this time of transition! Hopefully in a couple of weeks I’ve tweaked the design to (almost) perfection! In the mean time, you can still count on my commitment of at least 5 posts a week!

CONTEST

There are FOUR ways to enter this contest. Each one represents one entry, so if you do all then you have 4 entries and more chances of winning!

  1. Subscribe to this blog via email (click here for detailed instructions on how to do this)
  2. Follow me on Twitter
  3. Like my Facebook page
  4. Blog about this giveaway contest (make sure to link back to this post)

When you’re done with one or all of the above you must leave a comment and tell me what you would buy if ever you win. This is mandatory, no comment = invalid entries.

And please don’t forget to leave me your email so I know how to contact you!

Contest will be closed by March 11 at 12:01am EST. Winners will be announced that week.

*UPDATE: CSN increase the Gift Certificate to 40 USD from 35 USD. Yay! Thank you CSN!!

Images via:

  • CSN Stores (lighting)
  • pcfastlane (gift)

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  1. Chuzai Living says

    February 28, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I have a US address. Do I qualify to enter? 🙂 Since I subscribe by email now, I thought that I would let you know. As you know, I already follow you on Twitter!!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      February 28, 2011 at 11:09 AM

      Hi Kaho, yes you can enter. Are you subscribed to my new blog? Since it’s completely new (you’ll have to input your email address again in the feedburner box on the right side. That counts as one entry, and your twitter is also counted as one entry! If you blog about this contest (An example topic would be what you would buy on CSN if ever you win the 35usd GC) then that would really be helping a fellow blogger out and would be counted as another entry! =D

      Thanks for being the first person to join this contest! Please tell your friends to join too! Thanks!

      Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 2, 2011 at 4:34 AM

      Kaho what would you use your GC on if ever you win this contest?

      Reply
      • Chuzai Living says

        March 2, 2011 at 2:50 PM

        I subscribed to your blog after you moved. Even when I didn’t before, I came to you almost everyday!

        Since I have some wall space to decorate and I always love the look of shelves on a wall, these are what I would love to get!
        Nexxt – CB22WH-INT – 2 Piece Wall Cube Set in White
        Nexxt – RS203W-INT – Cubbi 3 Piece Wall Shelf Set in White
        Nexxt – RS203C-INT – Cubbi 3 Piece Wall Shelf Set in Cairo

        We’ve never owned a wine rack, but I think it’s cool to have a wine rack. I thought that these wine racks are really cool.
        Spectrum – 467X – Euro Hilo 7-Bottle Wine Rack
        Oenophilia – 010095 – Bamboo Wine Rack
        Blomus – 68486 – Pilare Wine Bottle Storage for 12 Bottles

        I have one more room that I can decorate. I would love to have some wall hangings and these would be lovely.
        Graham & Brown – 42649 – New York Printed Canvas Art
        Trademark Global – V6072-C2432GG – See India, Traditional Canvas Art – 32″ x 24″

        There are so many options on this site! It’s amazing!

        Reply
        • diplomaticwife says

          March 2, 2011 at 3:20 PM

          It’s totally crazy right? They have so many nice things! And yes I absolutely love the idea of wall cubes! Thanks so much for joining! Since you follow me on twitter and subscribe to my blog you have 2 entries. Thanks so much for joining and all the sweet comments on my blog!

          Reply
  2. thechiconomist.celine says

    March 1, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    What a great promo! I’m gonna need to learn how to do things like this 🙂 I just followed you on Twitter. Fingers crossed!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 2, 2011 at 2:08 AM

      Thanks for joining Celine! Did you know that the last winner was from NYC too? I am totally loving the new look of both your sites by the way!

      What would you use the GC for if you win the contest?

      Reply
  3. Anna Savage says

    March 2, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Alright missy, I’ve subscribed to your new blog! 🙂 Good job on moving over your blog to a .com address!

    Okay, if I were to win this contest, I would totally buy the 7 Piece Tetra Cube Shelving Set. 🙂

    *hint* it’s my birthday month! I hope I win! 🙂

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 2, 2011 at 5:13 AM

      Thanks for joining Anna! And may I say such a stylish and awesome choice on the shelving set! May the birthday gods be with you when I click on that random number generator! Chalking up 2 entries for Anna Savage (subscription + FB like)! And happy birthday sweety! =P

      Reply
  4. The New Diplomat's Wife says

    March 2, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Congrats on the new site – lookin’ sharp! Would put the gift certificate towards some new frames – we’re headed towards our next post in the US this summer and will need to catalog all the memories from Vienna for a proud display!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 3, 2011 at 2:57 AM

      Thank you! Oh wow how quick your post are! Just 2 years if I am not mistaken? You definitely should frame your photos -you take such beautiful ones!

      Please don’t forget to activate your email subscription by clicking on the link in your email. Once your subscription is active I’ll chalk up one entry for TNDW! =)

      Reply
  5. Katherine says

    March 2, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    I love this giveaway! I wish I could enter but cannot do any of the entry methods. does being a regular reader qualify me?

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 3, 2011 at 2:54 AM

      Hi Katherine, do you have a US or Canada address? =) May I know why you are not able to do any of the entry methods? Maybe I can help you out…?

      Reply
  6. Gina @ The Crave to Save says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    I am an email subscriber!
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  7. Gina @ The Crave to Save says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    I follow you on twitter! @crazyitalian0
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  8. Gina @ The Crave to Save says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    I like you on FB! Crave to $ave
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  9. Gina @ The Crave to Save says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    I linked your giveaway in a blog post
    http://www.thecravetosave.com/in-it-to-win-it/
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  10. Gina @ The Crave to Save says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I would love to get this tea kettle:
    http://www.csnstores.com/KitchenAid-51632-KAD1391.html
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 3, 2011 at 2:52 AM

      Thanks for entering Gina! 4 entries for you! =)

      Reply
  11. Carmen says

    March 3, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    What I will do with the GC? Buy new glassware! Time to have an adult apartment

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 3, 2011 at 3:33 AM

      OoOooooh! Yes fab glassware is definitely an adult must have. I actually just bought crystal red wine glasses. Schott Zweisel was on sale. Weeee! Btw if you like my FB page it will add another entry! For now… one entry for you coz you follow me on twitter =) Thanks for entering dear!

      Reply
  12. domestic diva says

    March 4, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I subscribe via email.

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 5, 2011 at 4:16 AM

      Hi DomesticDiva! Thanks for subscribing! What would you use your GC for if you won? =)

      Reply
  13. domestic diva says

    March 5, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I’d use it toward this blanket:
    http://www.csnstores.com/Daniadown-65825TH-DWD1489.html

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 5, 2011 at 7:05 PM

      Wow that looks so comfy and cozy domestic diva! Awesome choice! And I love the chocolate and cream combo too! One entry for you! =) Thanks again for joining!

      Reply
  14. Tim says

    March 6, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I follow you on twitter

    @tahearn

    I would get an fire extinguisher

    http://www.csnstores.com/KIDDE————KID466112-UFK1003.html

    tahearn at roadrunner dot com

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 7, 2011 at 5:30 AM

      Hi Tim, thanks for joining! Very practical choice! Chalked up one entry for you!

      Reply
  15. Hillary says

    March 6, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I follow on twitter @hillary82
    I would use it towards some new cookware.

    hillaryanna at yahoo dot com

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 7, 2011 at 5:38 AM

      One entry for you hillary! Thanks for joining!

      Reply
  16. shala_darkstone says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I follow your Facebook page (FB name: Maddie Brubaker).

    Reply
  17. shala_darkstone says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I follow you on Twitter (@shala_darkstone).

    Reply
  18. shala_darkstone says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    If I won I’d love to put the gift certificate toward the Aerosoles – THUMB PRI-002 – Thumb Printz Sport Shoes in Black Leather. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 8, 2011 at 4:54 PM

      Hi there Shala_darkstone! Those shoes look really comfy yet sleek too! Good luck to you and thanks for entering the contest! 2 entries for you!

      Reply
  19. karen b. david says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    hey DiploWife! looks like you’re having a great time as a diplomatic wife! we’re actually a bit alike. my hubby is assigned here in chicago. we (with our baby clara and another one on the way) are gonna be here for a while. hope to catch up with you when we’re both in the same part of the world!

    if i win i’ll probably get my hubby something for he can use in the kitchen. he’s the chef in the family! hehe

    karen bitanga-david 🙂

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 10, 2011 at 11:40 AM

      Hey Karen, thanks for joining! Chalked up one entry for your (FB like).

      I didn’t realize that you were based in Chicago already and 2nd kid on the way! Wow! Congratulations! How long is your post in Chicago and what is your husband doing there? Lucky you your hubby cooks! That’s not gonna happen here LOL! =P

      Reply
  20. Liz M. says

    March 11, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I subscribed via e-mail!

    Reply
  21. Liz M. says

    March 11, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    I like you on Facebook!

    Reply
  22. Liz M. says

    March 11, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I follow you on Twitter! @FakeGradSchool

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      March 11, 2011 at 4:46 AM

      Hi Liz, thanks for joining the giveaway! Just in the nick of time! Chalking up 3 entries for you!

      Reply
  23. diplomaticwife says

    March 11, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Thank you to everyone for joining the contest! I will be announcing the winner first thing tomorrow via post on this blog! Stay tuned!

    This contest is closed. Comments submitted after this are no longer valid for entries.

    Reply

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