Tuesday, August 10, 2010

My First Giveaway!

I've been wanting to do something like this for a while and was recently presented with the perfect opportunity. With the help of the good folks at CSN Stores, one of you lucky readers will win a $40 gift certificate to use on anything from dinnerware & bakeware, to home decor & furniture, to health & fitness items. They have 200+ websites from which to choose. It's pretty incredible!

I know I would have a tough time choosing! As usual, though, I head straight for the bakeware.

Oh, the possibilities. Four different cheesecakes all at once? Bliss!


Or what about this? A creme brulee torch with ramekins. Not JUST for creme brulee. I'm picturing lightly toasted marshmallow frosting on a s'mores cupcake. Mmmm... toasty. 

Don't get me started on this wine rack. It's fantastic. And the price? Equally fantastic.

So what would you pick? Think about that while you leave a comment; you'll be entered to win the one-time-use $40 gift certificate to use as you wish at any of the CSN Stores' 200+ websites. This contest is for US and Canadian residents only since CSN can only ship to those two countries. 

Be sure to leave an email address so I have a way to contact you!


UPDATE: If you're not comfortable leaving your email in the comments, simply post a comment here, then let me know via email (somethingshiny {at} verizon {dot} net). I can't contact you if you don't have an email or blog listed in your blogger profile or don't post it here. If you've already left a comment without contact info, email me. THANKS!




Bonus Entry: Twitter about this giveaway (with a link to this blog entry) and come back here to let me know in the comments. Please tag your tweet with @something_shiny so I can track it.

I'll pick one winner at random from the comments list. This contest will run until 7PM EST next Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

Good Luck!



Contest is up! 
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65 comments:

  1. KatyaAugust 10, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    I'm sure I could pick something wonderful...

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  2. Cara!August 10, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    I would love to get a new kitchenaid mixer-- maybe this could go towards that!


    carapeace@hotmail.com

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  3. suburban prepAugust 10, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    I would purchase a roasting pan with a rack. Such as the All-Clad.

    msgb245 at gmail dot com

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  4. AimeeAugust 10, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    I would LOVE to get some muffin top pans!

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  5. AmandaAugust 10, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Yay!! A giveaway!! I would LOVE to by me some more baked goods!!!

    Blessings-
    Amanda
    manda2177@aol.com

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  6. meeyeehereAugust 10, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I would love to have a blender!!!!I can't wait to have a fist giveaway really soon! Hope this one turns out to be kind of fun for you!
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

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  7. cheuserAugust 10, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    I love new cookware, I could easily spend $40.

    carolyn.heuser@gmail.com

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  8. Susie @ Hick ChickAugust 10, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Kelly - You are so awesome! You know that I would spend it on a kitchen something. My meat thermometer bit the dust - I'd spring for a really nice one!

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  9. StephAugust 10, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Oh....just this weekend I was looking at an ice cream maker that makes just 2 servings. I would love to have that!

    texasgirl1991 @ gmail dot com

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  10. KelleyAugust 10, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Kelly,
    I really want a nice, big, French or Dutch oven. A GC would help to get one! Mmmm!

    Peace,
    Kelley

    kelldey@gmail.com

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  11. The FamAugust 10, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    I'd love to spend it on a timbuk2 bag, they're fantastic.

    shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

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  12. AshleyAugust 10, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    I would get a new lamp.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  13. llamamamaAugust 10, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    There are so many things to choose! I need some new cookie sheets, so this would be great to win!
    chsundermann@gmail.com

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  14. DBAugust 10, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Anything to do with wine or cooking is OK by me. :)

    diane_pavia@earthlink.net

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  15. KatrinaAugust 10, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    I would love to get my daughter a step 2 waterwheel table for her birthday!

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  16. KBAugust 10, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    The mini spring form pans!! -- Oh, the endless possibilities!!

    KB

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  17. A Bookish MomAugust 10, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    i will be buying school supplies( and a lot of them:))




    jennie a
    abookishmom at yahoo dot com

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  18. A Bookish MomAugust 10, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Tweeted your Giveaway:)

    twitter.com/abookishmom

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  19. AmandaAugust 10, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    I would love to get some of their cute Lego sets - my son's birthday is coming up!
    winnieayala at yahoo dot com

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  20. ameliaclaireAugust 10, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    I love giveaways! Great for the broke college student who loves baking, but can't afford to all the time!

    ameliac2@uga.edu

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  21. laurelAugust 10, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    Wow! This is so great of you! I think I would go with a wine rack although maybe I'd go for some office stuff for work...

    *fingers crossed*

    -Laurel

    laurelrussell04 at gmail.com

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  22. LAMusingAugust 10, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    I was going to say a mandoline, but that Creme brulee torch and ramikans is great! WANT IT!

    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. TimAugust 10, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    I would get a medicine ball.

    tahearn at roadrunner dot com

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  24. Domestic DivaAugust 10, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    I'd use it toward a guidecraft kitchen helper. Thanks for the chance!

    lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

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  25. kspAugust 10, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    I'd pick out some fun kitchen gadgets!
    Katie

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  26. The Cake FaeryAugust 10, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Oh, Oh, I know what I want!!! Pick me, Pick me!!!! I want the torch & ramekin set I've been eyeballing it for month now!!! Just looking for an excuse to buy it! LOL

    cortezhdzb@hotmail.com

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  27. KristenAugust 11, 2010 at 2:10 AM

    I want a stand mixer...either Viking or KitchenAid...they have both.

    couponboss at gmail dot com

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  28. graceAugust 11, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    it would probably take me days to decide what to purchase--so many awesome options!

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  29. RondaAugust 11, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    I'm seeing a creme brulee torch in my future. . . and cupcake pans. . . and a new mixer. . . and, and, and. .

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  30. Sandra J. StricklerAugust 11, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    I don't have one nice dish, utensil, etc in my kitchen, so this would be awesome!

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  31. kenziesmumAugust 11, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    i would love to get this waffle maker http://www.csnstores.com/Presto-03510-PTO1063.html

    zooscapejennifer@rogers.com

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  32. kenziesmumAugust 11, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/kenziesmum2009/status/20909160584

    zooscapejennifer@rogers.com

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  33. Carol W.August 11, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    I'd love to get some new flatware.
    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

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  34. DeniseAugust 12, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    So many choices. I am loving the mini spring form pans!
    Kelleyco@pacbell.net

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  35. BrandyAugust 12, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    Oh I'd definitely get some muffin top pans!!

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  36. lmurley2000August 12, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    i would love to have the hamilton beach mixer

    lmurley2000@yahoo.com

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  37. lmurley2000August 12, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    tweeted

    http://twitter.com/lmurley2000/status/21029296116

    lmurley2000@yahoo.com

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  38. Deeba PABAugust 13, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    I would absolutely love that creme brulee torch... it's been on my list forever! Thanks for hosting a great giveaway!
    vindee@airtelmail.in

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  39. teresacooksAugust 13, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    I'm reading what others said and don't want to seem unoriginal but a good meat thermometer would be great, or a muffin top pan. .
    teresag715@aol.com

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  40. Barbara BakesAugust 13, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    That torch looks like a great choice. I've also been thinking about getting a pressure cooker.

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  41. thruthebugsonmywindshieldAugust 13, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    I need a little flamethrower in the kitchen. LOL!!! vivisue@yahoo.com

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  42. MeganAugust 13, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    I could use some new springform pans for sure! Great giveaway!

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  43. KatrinaAugust 13, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    I've been wanting to get some of the attachments for my KitchenAid, but I LOVE just browsing the bakeware/cookware store and dreaming!

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  44. The Prickly PineconeAugust 13, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    I would put it towards a new blender.

    thepricklypinecone(at)hotmail.com

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  45. Lynda Del.August 14, 2010 at 1:43 AM

    I've been hearing how good Le Creuset Dutch ovens are so I'd like to get one of those.

    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  46. Lynda Del.August 14, 2010 at 1:46 AM

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lyndadawinda/status/21128084894

    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  47. Rebecca GrahamAugust 14, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    I would put this toward a Le Creuset skinny grill.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  48. CindyAugust 14, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    A new dish rack would be fantastic! It's the little things. lol ;)

    http://www.cookware.com/Polder-KTH-250-UZ1303.html

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  49. CindyAugust 14, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/normawatson/status/21164526373

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  50. meriumAugust 14, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I've been wanting a 'Rose bundt Pan' for ages~
    piecesofthesky[at]gmail[dot]com

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  51. EMSFSAugust 14, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    I would put it towards some new pots 7 pans- I need them badly.

    emsfsemsfs (at) gmail (dot) com

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  52. Darlene WeigleAugust 15, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    I'm SURE I would find something. :D Probably something for doing a more detailed piping or the pans for the cheesecake that you showed seems really cool!
    We LOVE cheesecake here. >(^^)<

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  53. Tasty Eats At HomeAugust 15, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Finally an excuse to get myself an All-Clad skillet? Hmmm!

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  54. DanaAugust 15, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    I'd love to get a mini bundt pan and/or a muffin top pan.

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  55. CherylAugust 15, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    I would definitely go with some Wildon Home Sateen sheets. I need new bed linens in the worst way.

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to enter.

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  56. DebbieAugust 15, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    I would love another Le Creuset casserole.
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com

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  57. janetfayeAugust 16, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    I would get a Rachel Ray Casserole Dish.

    janetaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  58. Mom2anutballAugust 16, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    I would get their Dream On Me High Fashion Stroller!
    Thanks!

    fineinsanity {at} live {dot} com

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  59. SolDuckyAugust 16, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Drooling over the Le Creuset. What kitchen doesn't need some of that?

    email in my profile!

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  60. HillaryAugust 16, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    I could use a new blender.

    hillaryanna at yahoo dot com

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  61. allisonsbj3August 16, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    I could use a new jewelry box!

    allisonsbj3(at)gmail(dot)com

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  62. AmandaAugust 16, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    I'm not sure what I would pick, I need so many things! ;-D I like the mini springforms, those are cool, but I really need a good chef's knife. OR an ice cream maker!

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  63. NelsbyAugust 17, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Tough decision! I would choose either the Dr. Scholl's Scream sandals in Black or the Dr. Scholl's Original in Taupe Snake.
    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  64. NelsbyAugust 17, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Tweet:
    https://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/21430375859
    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  65. pharmacyNovember 28, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Great post! Keep it up the good work and also keep posting.

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