Win $500 courtesy of Check ‘n Go!

by Dresden on November 30, 2011

holiday I have written a lot about the hard times that my family has been through. One of the hardest times of the year was the holidays. I have spent several Christmases sobbing because I wasn’t able to purchase gifts for W myself. (I am so blessed to have so many great friends that took care of playing the role of Santa for him!) This year I have been setting aside gifts early and while I am still not able to just fill a cart at the toy store I am not anxious about having nothing for him to open on Christmas morning. That not anxious feeling is kind of wonderful.

Now one of you is going to have some breathing room this December. $500 could buy a lot of gifts or groceries or pay that bill that came out of nowhere. I am so excited that Check ‘n Go asked me to host this giveaway.

How to Enter to Win $500 gift card

• 1 entry for commenting on this post. Tell me what you could use $500 for or who you would give $500 to.
• 1 extra entry for tweeting the contest using this URL: http://bit.ly/plaidcash (you can see below for a sample tweet if you have writer’s block) /Leave a comment to let me know you tweeted or it will not count as an entry!
• 10! extra entries if you mention and link to Creating Motherhood & Check ‘n Go in a post on your blog!

Note: Please don’t put your e-mail address in the actual comment section as it might get flagged for spam. Just enter your e-mail in the space that says “e-mail”.

For blog post entries:
Here’s some copy for your blog:

I’m posting this to enter a contest offered by Check ‘n Go at Creating Motherhood! I want to win a $500 gift card! Enter to win here: http://bit.ly/plaidcash

Check out the info and links below to read more about Check ‘nG o. Links must be included to qualify for extra entries! Please come back here and post a link to your blog post in the comments, and then enter 9 more comments that are numbered. Such as “1 (with link)”, next comment: “2″, next comment, “3″…I get that is some extra clicking, but seriously, It’s $500!!

You can write your own tweet OR you can simply copy and paste this:

Did you hear that @ChecknGo and @DresdenPlaid are giving away $500? Enter here to win! http://bit.ly/plaidcash

While it’s not required, feel free to follow both @ChecknGo and @DresdenPlaid on twitter, and obviously subscribe to my blog to find out who wins, or add me on Google+ to find out how my Advent calendar turned out (oh you KNOW you are on the edge of your seat).

Official Rules:

One winner will be chosen via random.org. Only entries that follow the above rules will count. Entries close at 10pm EST December 15th. Winner will be announced by December 19th. This sweepstakes is open to residents of U.S.A. & Canada.

About the Sponsor:

Check ‘n Go is a payday loan and check cashing service. They have been around for over 16 years and revolutionized online loans. As someone that has been through some hard financial places I get that many of us do end up living paycheck to paycheck. Obviously the goal is to get to a place where we can save for emergencies, but if an emergency happens and you need money most of us are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Check ‘n Go could be an option for you.

For more info, see their FAQ- plus you can get some info to write your own blog post -which gets you 10 entries!

DISCLOSURE: Check ‘n Go is providing the $500 gift card for this sweepstakes. I am being compensated for my time in running and managing the contest. If anything about how to enter the sweepstakes is unclear please e-mail me using the link in the sidebar. I will not be able poke you and say, “hey! didn’t you write a post? You need to come back and enter 9 more comments.”

Comments are now closed. I’ll be announcing the winner in a few days! Good luck everyone.

{ 612 comments }

1 Lynette Young November 30, 2011 at 1:29 pm

I’d break the money into 5 $100′s and get grocery store gift cards and ‘Secret Santa’ them to some of my daughter’s schoolmates who’s parents have been unemployed for some time now. While the kids in the families are probably too old for toys at this point, everyone needs a good home-cooked holiday meal.

2 Jeanine L. November 30, 2011 at 1:33 pm

“Santa” could use a little extra help this year. Winning this would be great! Thanks for a wonderful contest.

3 Jeanine L. November 30, 2011 at 1:34 pm

RT! @MommyEntourage

4 monstergirlee November 30, 2011 at 1:37 pm

We’re very much down bucks this year & it’s the hardest during Christmas. This money would go a long way towards brightening up our holiday. However since it’s way more than enough I’d probably gift $100 to my sister who’s even more broke than us, and $100 to the school for the Giving Tree, and $100 to our church giving tree.
Thank you for a chance to win.

5 Kris November 30, 2011 at 1:39 pm

This is the first year where I am stressing about Christmas in a major way, so I would use part of the money to buy presents for the kids with less stress. The rest of the money would be used to be able to take the kids to go visit my aunt for Christmas, because she is dying of cancer, and this will most likely be her last Christmas, and at the moment, we can’t afford the gas to be able to do that. If we aren’t able to travel to see her at Christmas, it will also be a Christmas without the kids seeing their grandma, because she will be at my aunts house instead of here like she normally is.

I really want to be able to have a little less stress for Christmas, especially since I found out on Thanksgiving day that I was miscarrying my baby. This is my sixth miscarriage and my second during the holidays. They make things a whole lot less cheerful.

6 monstergirlee November 30, 2011 at 1:39 pm

Tweeted!

https://twitter.com/#!/monstergirlee/status/141934421447151616

7 Kris November 30, 2011 at 1:40 pm

I tweeted it. My twitter handle is nolongerbroken. http://twitter.com/#!/nolongerbroken

8 Sarabeth November 30, 2011 at 1:52 pm

If I win I would buy some new clothes. I have worn the same skirt everyday for the past 2.5 years

9 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 1:54 pm

1. I would gift $100 to each my Mother and MIL, they like to babysit my twins every other week and that is a great help.

2. I would get my husband the Fishers of Men bracelet he has been hinting all year for his December birthday $200

3. With the remaining $$ I would take my family out to eat Gattis Pizza so we can play games after eating and buy buy some toys for TOYS 4 TOTS =]

Thanks for the opportunity =]

10 k November 30, 2011 at 1:58 pm

1. Santa could use a little help this year, so we’d probably put $100 of it towards finishing of our shopping for the twins.

2. $200 would probably go towards bill catch-up.

3. $100 would go for work clothes for me.

4. $!00 would go for work clothes for my wife.

Thanks!!!!

11 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 2:03 pm

I tweeted….used your link because I have writers block jejeje

http://twitter.com/#!/YamiYali/status/141940167282917376

12 Johannah Morgen November 30, 2011 at 2:04 pm

It would help. We’d catch up on bills and pay my parents back some of what they’ve lent us to tide us over.

13 mindy November 30, 2011 at 2:08 pm

$500.00 would be amazing towards Christmas gifts for our large family!

14 Sue Barney November 30, 2011 at 2:09 pm

I would buy Christmas presents for my family its been a rough year for even my extended family so I would just help everyone out as much as I could

15 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 2:10 pm

I blogged…

http://texasbargainmom.blogspot.com/2011/11/creating-motherhood-has-500-giveaway.html

16 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 2:11 pm

http://texasbargainmom.blogspot.com/2011/11/creating-motherhood-has-500-giveaway.html

17 Amy November 30, 2011 at 2:11 pm

I would take $100 to get my husband a really great Christmas gift. In our 10 years of marriage, we have never once bought each other Christmas gifts because we had to fix the furnace or had unexpected medical bills. $100 would go to my sister-in-law who’s a single mother of 3 under 6 years old. $100 would go toward practical gifts for my next door neighbors who are expecting their first baby in February. The last $200 would go toward gifts for our 2 best friends who have helped us in so many ways over the years and we have never been in a position to be able to reciprocate.

18 Amy November 30, 2011 at 2:13 pm

I tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/AmyMetherell/status/141942711937810433

19 Ellie November 30, 2011 at 2:30 pm

Santa could definitely use some help this year – and not just in my home. I try to buy gifts for a family in need every year and am not sure I can do it this year without help, so I would definitely use some of the money for that!

20 Ellie November 30, 2011 at 2:33 pm

Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/EllieMischief

21 Leta November 30, 2011 at 2:36 pm

I would probably just use the money to pay bills…

I also tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/letajoy

22 meghann @ midgetinvasion November 30, 2011 at 2:40 pm

We were trying to save up to see family for the holidays, but I don’t think that’s going to happen. This gift card would help keep us afloat until the new year.

23 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 2:43 pm

http://texasbargainmom.blogspot.com/2011/11/creating-motherhood-has-500-giveaway.html

24 Issa November 30, 2011 at 2:45 pm

Honestly? I’d put it towards my medical bills. I’ve paid out about 4k in the past 6 months for medical bills that my insurance won’t cover. I have another 2k to pay out in the next few months.

25 JP November 30, 2011 at 2:59 pm

$500 would ease some stress regarding some unexpected expenses we have right now which wouldn’t be a huge deal any other time of the year.

26 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 2:59 pm

http://texasbargainmom.blogspot.com/2011/11/creating-motherhood-has-500-giveaway.html

27 JP November 30, 2011 at 3:00 pm

1. http://ateenagerandatot.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful.html

28 JP November 30, 2011 at 3:00 pm

2. http://ateenagerandatot.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful.html

29 JP November 30, 2011 at 3:00 pm

3. http://ateenagerandatot.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful.html

30 JP November 30, 2011 at 3:01 pm

4. http://ateenagerandatot.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful.html

31 JP November 30, 2011 at 3:02 pm

5. http://ateenagerandatot.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful.html

32 JP November 30, 2011 at 3:04 pm

6. http://ateenagerandatot.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful.html

33 JP November 30, 2011 at 3:05 pm

7. http://ateenagerandatot.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful.html

34 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 3:05 pm

http://texasbargainmom.blogspot.com/2011/11/creating-motherhood-has-500-giveaway.html

35 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 3:05 pm

http://texasbargainmom.blogspot.com/2011/11/creating-motherhood-has-500-giveaway.html

36 JP November 30, 2011 at 3:07 pm

8. http://ateenagerandatot.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful.html

37 Amanda November 30, 2011 at 3:09 pm

Oh god. We have a broken down car and it’s snowing. We could use $500 on EVERYTHING.

38 Amanda November 30, 2011 at 3:09 pm

I tweeted your giveaway!

39 JP November 30, 2011 at 3:10 pm

9. http://ateenagerandatot.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful.html

40 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 3:11 pm

http://texasbargainmom.blogspot.com/2011/11/creating-motherhood-has-500-giveaway.html

41 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 3:15 pm

http://texasbargainmom.blogspot.com/2011/11/creating-motherhood-has-500-giveaway.html

42 JP November 30, 2011 at 3:18 pm

10. http://ateenagerandatot.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful.html

43 MFA Mama November 30, 2011 at 3:20 pm

Sadly, I’d probably have to spend it on auto repairs. I know. Not that exciting. But it would be great to have that taken care of!

44 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 3:22 pm

http://texasbargainmom.blogspot.com/2011/11/creating-motherhood-has-500-giveaway.html

45 Kenia November 30, 2011 at 3:23 pm

http://texasbargainmom.blogspot.com/2011/11/creating-motherhood-has-500-giveaway.html

x10

46 Lynette Young November 30, 2011 at 3:23 pm

https://twitter.com/#!/LynetteRadio/status/141932739111817216 I Tweeted too!

47 Liz K November 30, 2011 at 3:31 pm

Bills, bills, and more bills….maybe I’d use the money to help pay for the hospital stay after my baby hopefully arrives next week? or maybe our outrageous electric bills so we can heat the house? or diapers? or gas? there are so many bills to choose from, I just can’t decide!

48 Lo November 30, 2011 at 3:34 pm

I could use it for holiday gifts — $20 each for Co’s young cousins, and small gifts for my own family too.

49 Lo November 30, 2011 at 3:35 pm

tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/prizealert/status/141963619666636800

50 Liz K November 30, 2011 at 3:36 pm

Hey! I tweeted it
https://twitter.com/#!/farmdinner

51 Cathy November 30, 2011 at 4:39 pm

Oh. This would mean an amazing Christmas for my kids. Seriously. It’s a very tough year.

52 Shelli November 30, 2011 at 5:02 pm

Id use the 500 to pay off the ambulance from this am for Smoosh’s seizure… ( he’s fine now, thank G-d, but insurance will cover the er, not the “ride” there.

53 Lauren Peterson November 30, 2011 at 5:22 pm

I would love to use that money for tuition for next semester. It would help SO much!

54 Lauren Peterson November 30, 2011 at 5:24 pm

Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/dopeymouse05/status/141990804339171331

55 Michelle Simons November 30, 2011 at 5:30 pm

I would gift my mom the 500.00 so she could get though the winter with her heating oil that she has to buy every year. It’s so hard for her. @MCJunkie

56 Michelle Simons November 30, 2011 at 5:33 pm

I followed you both and tweeted to my followers. @MCJunkie

http://twitter.com/MCJunkie/status/141992844415082496

57 Birdie Skolfield November 30, 2011 at 5:35 pm

Id give the 500.00 to my daughter Jess she needs new tires for her truck

58 Birdie Skolfield November 30, 2011 at 5:37 pm

Tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/birdson777/status/141994103880691713

59 Lori Lavender Luz November 30, 2011 at 5:41 pm

I would be able to get that iPad 2 I’ve been drooling about. And a keyboard. And a case…

60 angie November 30, 2011 at 5:41 pm

This year finds us blessed but others we know not so well off I would help my friends to ensure they had a great Christmas for thier kids

shopannies@yahoo.com

61 Lori Lavender Luz November 30, 2011 at 5:43 pm

http://twitter.com/LavLuz/status/141995507781345280

62 Mary November 30, 2011 at 5:58 pm

I would LOVE to win $500 Christmas cash. I haven’t had a job since the Fall of 2008 and would love to be able to buy gifts for the people who have been kind enough to support me for the last 3 years. But, it wouldn’t all go towards that, I would also like to make some donations to places that have helped me (like the Lord’s Cupboard and the Foodbank of SE Iowa). This would mean SOO much to me.

63 Manapan November 30, 2011 at 6:10 pm

$500 would buy new tires for my car and maybe there’d be enough left over to make the door handles function again! But in reality, I’d probably just get one new tire to replace the one with the hole in it and use the rest toward the credit card debt we accrued while I was on bed rest and out of work.

64 Manapan November 30, 2011 at 6:12 pm

I tweeted too! https://twitter.com/#!/psychobunny56/status/142002904826527744

65 Angela A November 30, 2011 at 6:17 pm

I would use the money on my kids for holiday gifts!

66 angie November 30, 2011 at 6:29 pm

Tweet https://twitter.com/#!/shopannies/status/142007295218434049

shopannies@yahoo.com

67 Angela A November 30, 2011 at 6:33 pm

https://twitter.com/#!/AnnsTipToes/status/142005833876774912

Tweeted @annstiptoes

68 Rachee November 30, 2011 at 6:59 pm

A relative has been out of work for over a year so I would use the money to help them celebrate the holidays. I cannot lie as I would also use some of the money to buy the practical gifts that my kid has been asking for instead of the stuff she wants (and doesn’t need…her words).

69 Rachee November 30, 2011 at 7:00 pm

I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/#!/sayitrahshay/status/142015152533938176

70 Sunny November 30, 2011 at 7:00 pm

We have been blessed with 3 (and 1/3!) children, despite our infertility. However we have yet to be blessed with a winning lottery ticket. This would help make our Christmas special!

71 HereWeGoAJen November 30, 2011 at 7:03 pm

I don’t know what I would use $500 towards, yet, but I would make it something really good.

72 Christina November 30, 2011 at 7:23 pm

I would donate the $500 to a local organization called “Mothers Helping Mothers” in honor of my parents that died last year. They provide clothing, supplies and toys to mothers in need in the area and my parents were always trying to help out kids in need.

73 Lolly November 30, 2011 at 7:54 pm

I can remember 30+ years ago when we were pretty desperate and only the dearest economy kept us scotch-taped over until the next meager payday.

Occasionally, when the blackness of crisis was about to overwhelm us, a miracle with just what was needed (no more/ no less) would show up at the penultimate moment; magic or the grace of God — probably both. One of those was the receipt in the mail of a $20 bill sent to us across country from a former neighbor in California who had found herself in better straits than usual and thought to just see if a dab of money might help us out. Oh, did it ever!

Since then, I’ve tried to “pay forward” when I could; still, the 2-years Hard Times found me once again a recipient rather than a donor. (Oh, my God, once again these were miracle saves for us). I would dearly love to be able to slip some help to others. I see so many every day as I public-transport to and from work. I’ve emptied my wallet a few times for a tragic soul, but there’s never much in my wallet. $500 would allow for some nice seeds of miracles to be scattered. And maybe a special treat for my bestus buddy W.

74 Jill November 30, 2011 at 8:43 pm

I so understand your pain upon not being able to buy your toddler Christmas gifts. Sure, some snarky people would point out that your sorrow was negligible compared to that of the hundreds of women who would give anything just to have a baby, and other women whose babies are dying of horrible diseases, but ignore them; they don’t understand the true meaning of Christmas.
I, for one, know what true heartache us like, having suffered the unspeakable shame of not being able to buy a new Birkin bag this year. My old one is over a year old already and my friends are starting to give me the kind of pitying looks reserved for people who have to fly business class.

75 clare November 30, 2011 at 8:56 pm

$500 would cover just over 20% of the rebuilt transmission that’s going in our 11 year-old car tomorrow after the one we bought 3 years ago died last week, making our plans for Christmas, the next year and starting a family sometime ever look less optimistic.

76 Jen November 30, 2011 at 9:07 pm

I would set it aside hoping that I could walk away from my job next year. That $500 would be a small cushion.

77 Jen November 30, 2011 at 9:13 pm

1. Posted in my blog. http://tinyurl.com/jenblog1130

78 Jen November 30, 2011 at 9:13 pm

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79 Jen November 30, 2011 at 9:14 pm

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80 Jen November 30, 2011 at 9:14 pm

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81 Jen November 30, 2011 at 9:14 pm

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82 Jen November 30, 2011 at 9:15 pm

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83 Jen November 30, 2011 at 9:16 pm

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84 Jen November 30, 2011 at 9:16 pm

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85 Jen November 30, 2011 at 9:17 pm

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86 Jen November 30, 2011 at 9:17 pm

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87 Rheed November 30, 2011 at 9:27 pm

This year has been extremely difficult for me not only financially but emotionally. I’ve already told everyone to not expect any gifts from me. However, I’m blessed to have my health, a job, food, shelter, and a healthy dog and cat to share my little apartment with. And for those things, I’m forever grateful.

88 sara November 30, 2011 at 9:58 pm

To be honest, I would probably spend this all on friends and family (and my dog)!

89 Heather November 30, 2011 at 10:00 pm

This year is a bit better than last. I have a job and I am thankful even though it isn’t what I thought it would be. I would use all 500.00 for food shopping for the next few months. After the rent and all the bills are paid it gets a bit thin for food. If I had an extra 500.00 to give away I would give it to my friend we are both single mom’s and we both are somewhat in the same boat. It would just be nice to not have to worry for a few months!

90 Michelle November 30, 2011 at 10:10 pm

500 dollars would help us finish up our Christmas shopping and pay down our debt snowball. That would ROCK! YEAH CHECK AND GO. Not to mention that when you need medicine for your kid and your bank account is empty….check them out.

91 J November 30, 2011 at 10:10 pm

$500 would pay off some medical bills. Who knew that even with insurance, well visits with vaccines would cost over $100 each! Not to mention, I still have bills from delivery. This would be such a gift!

92 J November 30, 2011 at 10:14 pm

1 http://pairofmoms.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/500-for-christmas-yes-please/

93 Margaret November 30, 2011 at 10:14 pm

Probably would want to use it for something fun, but would probably just end up saving it.

94 J November 30, 2011 at 10:15 pm

2 http://pairofmoms.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/500-for-christmas-yes-please/

95 J November 30, 2011 at 10:16 pm

3 http://pairofmoms.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/500-for-christmas-yes-please/

96 J November 30, 2011 at 10:16 pm

4 http://pairofmoms.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/500-for-christmas-yes-please/

97 J November 30, 2011 at 10:18 pm

5 http://pairofmoms.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/500-for-christmas-yes-please/

98 J November 30, 2011 at 10:19 pm

6 http://pairofmoms.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/500-for-christmas-yes-please/

99 J November 30, 2011 at 10:26 pm

7 http://pairofmoms.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/500-for-christmas-yes-please/

100 J November 30, 2011 at 10:26 pm

8 http://pairofmoms.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/500-for-christmas-yes-please/

101 J November 30, 2011 at 10:26 pm

9 http://pairofmoms.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/500-for-christmas-yes-please/

102 J November 30, 2011 at 10:29 pm

10 http://pairofmoms.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/500-for-christmas-yes-please/

103 Meg November 30, 2011 at 11:19 pm

How fun that you get to play Santa! Everyone has so many inspiring ideas for what to do with the money (I love your Mom’s).

As for me, 500 bucks would mean another shot at making O a big brother.

104 a November 30, 2011 at 11:56 pm

That would buy a lot of gifts for the kids on the Angel Tree (one or both of their parents are incarcerated – it’s the charity of choice in my workplace).

105 JB November 30, 2011 at 11:57 pm

I would spend it on travel to bring my whole family together to help my mom battle cancer.

106 nycphoenix December 1, 2011 at 12:36 am

Let’s see my partner is applying for SSD and her unemployment brings about 400 a month into the house and between debt and rent it means we are living paycheck to paycheck. My paycheck to paycheck. And I’m a social worker.

We would probably use the money to get her the progressive, transitions eyeglasses with some cataract component. She was supposed to get this in August but we haven’t had the money and her glasses broke last week so now she’s using pharmacy glasses.

Or we’ll use it to make a dent on a credit card with 29% interest.

Or maybe towards the new orthotics she’s gonna need after she has major surgery that will require 6 months of recovery.

107 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:19 am

I would shop for my kids. Money is very tight and, while there will be gifts, I’d love to really surprise my boys with something special.

108 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:22 am

I tweeted the giveaway http://twitter.com/dragondream/statuses/142110246087819264

109 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:38 am

#1 I blogged this giveaway http://thefertileinfertile.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-started-on-christmas.html

110 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:38 am

#2 I blogged this giveaway http://thefertileinfertile.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-started-on-christmas.html

111 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:39 am

#3 I blogged this giveaway http://thefertileinfertile.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-started-on-christmas.html

112 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:39 am

#4 I blogged this giveaway http://thefertileinfertile.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-started-on-christmas.html

113 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:39 am

#5 I blogged this giveaway http://thefertileinfertile.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-started-on-christmas.html

114 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:40 am

#6 I blogged this giveaway http://thefertileinfertile.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-started-on-christmas.html

115 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:40 am

#7 I blogged this giveaway http://thefertileinfertile.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-started-on-christmas.html

116 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:41 am

#8 I blogged this giveaway http://thefertileinfertile.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-started-on-christmas.html

117 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:43 am

#9 I blogged this giveaway http://thefertileinfertile.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-started-on-christmas.html

118 Kristin December 1, 2011 at 1:44 am

#10 I blogged this giveaway http://thefertileinfertile.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-started-on-christmas.html

119 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:02 am

This is an awesome giveaway, thank you! I’m not sure what I’d do with the $500. Money is very tight for us this Christmas because it’s the first year Jackson is in a daycare center. We’re doing the best we can with what we have, which unfortunately includes using credit cards. I think I would put most of the $500 toward paying for our Christmas and then donate the rest to the holiday donation fund at work, since I am heading that up again this year.

120 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:04 am

I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/jamesandjax/status/142227376347156480

121 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:39 am

I blogged this giveaway, too! http://jamesandjax.com/2011/12/01/thoughts-on-nablopomo-etc/

122 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:40 am

2 – http://jamesandjax.com/2011/12/01/thoughts-on-nablopomo-etc/

123 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:41 am

3: http://jamesandjax.com/2011/12/01/thoughts-on-nablopomo-etc/

124 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:41 am

4: http://jamesandjax.com/2011/12/01/thoughts-on-nablopomo-etc/

125 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:43 am

5: http://jamesandjax.com/2011/12/01/thoughts-on-nablopomo-etc/

126 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:44 am

6: http://jamesandjax.com/2011/12/01/thoughts-on-nablopomo-etc/

127 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:45 am

7: http://jamesandjax.com/2011/12/01/thoughts-on-nablopomo-etc/

128 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:46 am

8 – http://jamesandjax.com/2011/12/01/thoughts-on-nablopomo-etc/

129 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:47 am

9: http://jamesandjax.com/2011/12/01/thoughts-on-nablopomo-etc/

130 Jaime December 1, 2011 at 9:48 am

10: http://jamesandjax.com/2011/12/01/thoughts-on-nablopomo-etc/

131 steph December 1, 2011 at 12:12 pm

How are you so awesome?

Ok. that is all. I would use $500 to pay off some outstanding bills, so we can get ourselves back on our feet and give our girls the life they deserve! Stupid economy.

132 LizPW December 1, 2011 at 12:12 pm

I would definitely use some for holiday gifts for my boys, but would also use some for helping with our medical bills and contributing to helping to feed a family for the holidays through a local non-profit.

133 steph December 1, 2011 at 12:14 pm

I tweeted it!

134 Michelle December 1, 2011 at 12:19 pm

I would use the $500 to pay my gas bill. Because of this bill and what I have left to pay on our roof, there will probably not be much of a Christmas in our house. Although, I will still keep my spirits high!! Never know what may come your way!!

135 moosh in indy. December 1, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Tweet little tweeter. http://twitter.com/mooshinindy/statuses/142277043386724352

136 moosh in indy. December 1, 2011 at 12:24 pm

With an extra $500 I would let my daughter take the gymnastics class she has wanted to take forever, and she’d get to take it for a whole year.
If I could give $500? It would go to my very best friend who homeschools so she could buy an iPad to help her with her lessons. I’ve never met a more deserving homeschooling mom.

137 Jennifer December 1, 2011 at 12:25 pm

I would use the $500 to purchase things for my new home since I will be a single parent starting in the new year.

138 Jennifer December 1, 2011 at 12:30 pm

I tweeted!

139 Rebecca December 1, 2011 at 12:30 pm

$200 for holiday expenses, $150 into my daughter’s 509 account & $150 to the local human society that is trying to raise money for a much needed larger/modern building.

140 Gina December 1, 2011 at 12:31 pm

My husband works for himself, so budgeting for Christmas can be hard – this year, things haven’t been great, and $500 would be the boost that would help us get through it. But some of it would go directly to the store & let my kids pick out some toys for tots gifts.

141 Ashley December 1, 2011 at 12:35 pm

I would use the money to pay off christmas presents, and pay some bills.

142 Kate December 1, 2011 at 12:36 pm

If I won, I’d buy a new desktop computer. I’m starting back to school in January, and I know from experience that I write better at a desktop than on a laptop.

143 Ashley December 1, 2011 at 12:37 pm

I tweeted it @saylucky

144 manannie oakley December 1, 2011 at 12:38 pm

Hmmmm…. $500.00 you say? While money is supe tight around here, I am about to start a second part-time job next week and that should help. So I think I would use part of it to help out with Christmas (maybe fun stuff for W. and not just practical?), and perhaps a new pair of jeans and a shirt (I no longer own anything, work related or otherwise that doesn’t have holes in it). The rest I think I would put towards buying a local family in need, a share in our local CSA program (Community Supported Agriculture). That way this family would have fresh, organic vegetables and herbs all spring/summer and fall. I donate my time on this farm so that my family can have the veggies, and I know how dear it is to me. I would love to be able to provide that to someone else while also supporting my friends who run the farm.

145 Kate December 1, 2011 at 12:38 pm

I tweeted, @Blondiekate.

146 Lindsey December 1, 2011 at 12:49 pm

I would honestly use it on groceries. I’m trying really hard to have easy healthy food around the house, I just quit my job to be a stay at home mom and I need the nutritional support! cutting out one income has totally killed our food budget!

147 Lindsey December 1, 2011 at 12:50 pm

I tweeted @lindseyjezek

148 Lars December 1, 2011 at 12:58 pm

I’d love to get the transmission on my van checked out, before it leaves me stranded someplace with my five little girls.

149 New_process December 1, 2011 at 1:01 pm

I’d break it up for donations to the food bank, gifts for my boys, computer 4 parents who’ve never had one and knows nothing about them.

150 new_process December 1, 2011 at 1:03 pm

Tweeted – @new_process

151 mar December 1, 2011 at 1:35 pm

I would totally use this for my kids for Christmas. It’s going to be a tight one, and I’d like to use if for a trip to create some memories, rather than just buy gifts.

152 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:17 pm

I could use $500 to pay down our Visa bill!

153 Trish Sammer Johnston December 1, 2011 at 3:17 pm

I’m a single mom. In going through the divorce process, I was hit with many unexpected financial “surprises” that were kept from me during my married life. Bankruptcy, foreclosure … it’s all a certainty in the new year. (No, I won’t be homeless, thank God, but the joint house will be gone.)
Years ago I started running a food drive for kids who do not eat over the holidays when the school cafeteria is closed. (Check out the web site for that here: http://www.foodforthoughtphiladelphia.com.) I learned to make a dollar go far during that time so I could buy for the food drive. Now I’m using those skills to shop for myself.
I’m on public assistance for my children’s healthcare. The YMCA gives me a break for daycare so I can work (I’m an underemployed writer). I’m digging myself out, but it truly feels like I need to pull a miracle out of my caboose every single week in order to survive. I never thought I’d find myself in this spot, but here I am. I am determined to make this a temporary situation.
If I won the $500, the first thing I’d do is get the headlight repaired on my car! It costs about $175 to replace a headlight in my 5-year old Prius (apparently they need to practically take apart the bumper to do it — wish I had know when I bought the car). I would donate $50 to my food drive, because I try to give 10% of any money I get to charity (yes, even now when I don’t always know how to pay my bills). That leaves $275, right? I’d probably buy some Christmas presents for my kids and buy groceries with the rest. (In case all of this sounds totally made up, feel free to check out my blog at http://www.accordingtotrish.com where much of this is documented.) Happy holidays to all!

154 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:19 pm

I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/SweepsMama/status/142321685058691073

155 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:23 pm

#1 I included a link to this giveaway in today’s Sweepstakes Post http://www.sweepstakesmama.com/2011/12/thursday-sweepstakes-michael-jackson.html

156 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:23 pm

#2 I included a link to this giveaway in today’s Sweepstakes Post http://www.sweepstakesmama.com/2011/12/thursday-sweepstakes-michael-jackson.html

157 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:24 pm

#3 I included a link to this giveaway in today’s Sweepstakes Post http://www.sweepstakesmama.com/2011/12/thursday-sweepstakes-michael-jackson.html

158 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:25 pm

#4 I included a link to this giveaway in today’s Sweepstakes Post http://www.sweepstakesmama.com/2011/12/thursday-sweepstakes-michael-jackson.html

159 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:25 pm

#5 I included a link to this giveaway in today’s Sweepstakes Post http://www.sweepstakesmama.com/2011/12/thursday-sweepstakes-michael-jackson.html

160 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:26 pm

#6 I included a link to this giveaway in today’s Sweepstakes Post http://www.sweepstakesmama.com/2011/12/thursday-sweepstakes-michael-jackson.html

161 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:27 pm

#7 I included a link to this giveaway in today’s Sweepstakes Post http://www.sweepstakesmama.com/2011/12/thursday-sweepstakes-michael-jackson.html

162 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:28 pm

#8 I included a link to this giveaway in today’s Sweepstakes Post http://www.sweepstakesmama.com/2011/12/thursday-sweepstakes-michael-jackson.html

163 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:29 pm

#9 I included a link to this giveaway in today’s Sweepstakes Post http://www.sweepstakesmama.com/2011/12/thursday-sweepstakes-michael-jackson.html

164 Shannon Schulte December 1, 2011 at 3:30 pm

#10 I included a link to this giveaway in today’s Sweepstakes Post http://www.sweepstakesmama.com/2011/12/thursday-sweepstakes-michael-jackson.html

165 Meredith December 1, 2011 at 3:38 pm

With $500, I would adopt three dogs, two for my husband and me and one for my mom. My mom and I have been talking about naming our dogs Pepperjack, Snowball, and Anthony Bouvier. Thanks and happy holidays!

166 Nutella December 1, 2011 at 3:46 pm

With $500 we would be able to put the deposit on a beach house rental with friends this summer.

167 Showtune December 1, 2011 at 3:52 pm

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177 Faith December 1, 2011 at 5:58 pm

We’ve had a really rough year, what with 2 dogs passing away and our house catching fire. I think with an extra $500, I’d take my sister and spend a spa day together, regenerating.

178 Oralia V. December 1, 2011 at 6:13 pm

I would spend the $500 on Christmas gifts. We’re going through some rough financial times and would welcome the extra cash. Thanks.

179 Elizabeth Newsome December 1, 2011 at 6:57 pm

I would use it for airline tickets to go see my family in another state!

180 Elizabeth Newsome December 1, 2011 at 6:58 pm

Tweet – http://twitter.com/Giantsis/status/142376923316760576

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189 beth December 1, 2011 at 7:03 pm

Santa would go crazy here with $500!

190 Elizabeth Newsome December 1, 2011 at 7:04 pm

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192 Katherine December 1, 2011 at 7:50 pm

I’d use most of it to pay off hospital bills (it’s been a big year, medically, for our littlest guy), but I’d also make a donation to our Children’s Hospital. They do amazing things there every day and I’m beyond grateful for the care that they show every family they meet.

193 Katherine December 1, 2011 at 7:51 pm

I tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/katherinevw/status/142390324453580800

194 Erin Lawrence December 1, 2011 at 8:16 pm

We would use the money to buy clothes and toys for a local child in need (or a few of them!) through the Salvation Army. We buy for a child every year but this would be a HUGE help since money is extremely tight this year! We would also use some of it to buy some much needed things for baby #2 who is on the way and something special for our daughter too! Thanks so much for an awesome giveaway!

195 Erin Lawrence December 1, 2011 at 8:20 pm

I tweeted: https://twitter.com/octoberthings/status/142393434248982528

196 Jude December 1, 2011 at 9:12 pm

Dude. I could seriously use this money. We are perpetually behind. My credit card balance is giving me anxiety. I don’t even want to think about Christmas. I am screwed!!

197 Katrina December 1, 2011 at 9:27 pm

I’d use it for my kids and nephews. Sadly we just cannot afford Christmas gifts for my kids this year and it breaks my heart to tell them that.

198 Katrina December 1, 2011 at 9:30 pm

Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/creativelykat/status/142414715614793728

199 Katrina December 1, 2011 at 9:36 pm

Posted to my blog
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209 Claudia M December 1, 2011 at 10:41 pm

i would use the money for getting our truck fixed thanks so much for the chance

210 Claudia M December 1, 2011 at 10:43 pm

https://twitter.com/#!/cdmtx65/status/142433401029402624

211 Jesse Penny December 1, 2011 at 11:41 pm

i would split the 500 between me and my best friend. between the two of us we have 7 kids and why to many neices and nephews to count. we raise our children line brothers and sisters. SANTA could deffanatly use the extra help with sooo many little ones running the houses…. Please Pick me!!!!!!!

212 Jenn December 2, 2011 at 12:01 am

I would use the $500 to replace the tires on our car, which are in definite need of replacing but we just don’t have the finances to take care of right now.

213 Jenn December 2, 2011 at 12:01 am

I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/kissmykitty/status/142453203282309120

214 battynurse December 2, 2011 at 1:00 am

I’d pay off the last of a couple year old medical bill. That and probably the late fee for my rent that is going to likely be late. I always seem poor in December.

215 Katie December 2, 2011 at 6:05 pm

We really need to get our front steps repaired so nobody breaks an ankle on them this winter, but it’s more expensive than I thought it would be. $500 would really come in handy!

thanks for the giveaway!

216 Jill H. December 2, 2011 at 8:19 pm

I would give it to my son for Christmas….he has been a very good boy this year

217 Alison December 2, 2011 at 10:51 pm

Oh my. The roof!

Or maybe a great dinner out for my fellow mom friends who always put their needs at the very bottom of the list. You all know what I’m talking about.

218 Christina Z December 3, 2011 at 3:12 am

I could use 500 to help get the rest of my gifts for my family and help my sister get her kids gifts she is in school in RN Clinicals and has to cut back on work making it very hard to make ends meet let alone Christmas!

219 Christina Z December 3, 2011 at 3:21 am

I tweeted

https://twitter.com/#!/chrissiemz/status/142865092051075072

220 Meli December 3, 2011 at 9:23 am

To be perfectly honest, I would use the money to pay bills. Hubby is being laid off in a week and we’ve let the kids know that Christmas this year will be postponed. I may get them small things but the majority of the money would go to the phone and Hydro company.

P.S. I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/lifewith2boys/status/142956133689204736

221 Allison December 3, 2011 at 9:55 pm

It is my daughters first Christmas and with my husband being out of work for over a year we cannot afford to get her any gifts so if I had an extra $500 I would buy her a few things and pay some bills to give us a little breathing room.

222 Gena December 3, 2011 at 11:30 pm

I could sure use it to get caught up on some things. Living on a fixed income stinks especially when you have extra medical bills and then Christmas comes….

ubrewme@yahoo.com

223 Cindy b December 3, 2011 at 11:58 pm

I would use it to buy a new set of kitchen knives!

224 Samantha W December 4, 2011 at 8:03 pm

I would send $200 to my mom because she is unable to pay some bills and I can’t help her anymore right now. I would give $100 to a dear friend that is given me more than I could ever repay her for. I would give $100 to my daycare provider, without her love and wonderful care of my child I would nt be able to got to work and finally I would use the last $100 to buy diapers for son and some to give to the local shelter.

225 Samantha W December 4, 2011 at 8:05 pm

Tweeted!

226 Joanne Gregory December 5, 2011 at 3:32 pm

I would love to have $500 to put towards the care of my foster kitties. I rescue cats from our local kill shelter as a foster for our local animal rescue group. We go through tons of litter and food and they are often sick from the cat diseases they get exposed to in the shelter when they are very stressed.

227 Joanne Gregory December 5, 2011 at 3:34 pm

tweet
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228 Margaret Smith December 5, 2011 at 10:07 pm

What a wonderful giveaway.
I would use the $500 towards our grocery bills and for purchasing some clothing & new sneakers for my kids.
Thanks so much.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

229 Margaret Smith December 5, 2011 at 10:09 pm

I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/peg42/status/143874576986816512

230 Peggy December 5, 2011 at 10:12 pm

I’d use it to pay off a bill….got a lot of those that are in need!!

231 Peggy December 5, 2011 at 10:13 pm

tweeted
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232 Peggy December 5, 2011 at 10:20 pm

blogged #1
http://whybecauseimthemommy.blogspot.com/2011/12/500-giveaway-at-creating-motherhood.html

233 Peggy December 5, 2011 at 10:21 pm

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241 Peggy December 5, 2011 at 10:30 pm

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242 Joni Owada December 5, 2011 at 11:17 pm

I would use the money to buy a few small things for our children and then spend the rest on things for the earthquake and tsunami survivors in Northern Japan.

joni
sistermomy@hotmail.com

243 Joni Owada December 5, 2011 at 11:19 pm

Whoops…did what I meant NOT to do…above post I put in my email address in the body of the post…sorry.

I would use the money to buy a few small things for our children and then spend the rest on things for the earthquake and tsunami survivors in Northern Japan.

joni

244 Michelle M December 6, 2011 at 1:19 am

i would use it to pay off my student loans

245 Michelle M December 6, 2011 at 1:26 am

tweeted
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246 Tracy December 6, 2011 at 4:36 am

I have un-expected medical expenses from an emergency hospital visit!

247 Erin December 6, 2011 at 5:50 am

I would give this to my mother-in-law who does so much for us & could use it!

248 lala r December 6, 2011 at 1:43 pm

https://twitter.com/#!/pinoysugarplum/status/144109558489550848

249 lala r December 6, 2011 at 1:44 pm

i will buy groceries with it
amramazon280 at yahoo dot com

250 sandra December 6, 2011 at 2:17 pm

i would use the money to buy myself an ipad to get connected to my long distance nieces

251 Lisa December 6, 2011 at 2:32 pm

We have had some unexpected medical bills this past year. I would use the money toward those. Thanks so much for hosting this great giveaway!

252 Lisa December 6, 2011 at 2:40 pm

I mentioned the giveaway in one of my blog posts.
entry 1
http://lisawith4.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/stocking-traditions/

253 Lisa December 6, 2011 at 2:41 pm

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http://lisawith4.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/stocking-traditions/

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261 Lisa December 6, 2011 at 2:45 pm

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262 Bobbie Miller December 6, 2011 at 3:04 pm

I would give the majority of the money to my parents since my dad’s been unemployed for most of the year and I hate to see them struggle. And I would use some of it towards my childrens christmas presents that I can’t really afford.

263 Michelle M December 6, 2011 at 3:04 pm

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272 Helen Stockwell December 6, 2011 at 3:12 pm

I need to be an adult and use the $500 to pay off some bills… they are catching up with me and need to be responsible.

Thanks for the chance to get ahead!

273 Helen Stockwell December 6, 2011 at 3:13 pm

Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/helyn4/status/144132229176627200

274 Monica Nuss December 6, 2011 at 4:50 pm

I would give tithe to the church first, then I would buy my kids new bikes and my husband some train stuff for his railroad

275 Chavy Abelesz December 6, 2011 at 5:47 pm

I would love to have the money to catch up on some bills and bring in the holidays joyfully for the kids.

276 Michelle December 6, 2011 at 8:02 pm

I would use this to purchase the rest of my Christmas. This would be a great help this year.

277 Michelle December 6, 2011 at 8:05 pm

I tweeted.
https://twitter.com/#!/boliver0122/status/144205587222241280

278 Jennifer Ebner December 6, 2011 at 8:24 pm

wow i know ur story all too well – and like u i started setting aside gifts early this year – they’re not big gifts but at least they’re something. i’d love to be able to have $500 to get my family some really nice gifts this year!

279 addrienne mertens December 6, 2011 at 9:15 pm

im saving up for a tv for my bedroom. i need to get away sometimes to be alone! i wanna watch my soaps in peace! hehe thanx!

280 addrienne mertens December 6, 2011 at 9:17 pm

i tweeted!
@zippy573
http://twitter.com/#!/zippy573/status/144223752085970944

281 Nikki December 6, 2011 at 11:04 pm

$500 would go a long way for bills right about now! I would also use a little to buy my husband some work clothes, we don’t buy each other gifts so we can buy for others, but supporting me so I can stay home with our two kids, he deserves something all to himself!

282 angela diaz December 7, 2011 at 12:51 am

I tweeted this. Wow $500 could be really useful to my family. I have a large family (fiance’s side) in which consists of 3 teenage boys. We all know that teenagers are expensive and they no longer want toys so my Mother-in-law and I have been pushing ourselves to make sure they get what they want. I also have a 2 yr old son, 3 yr old niece and a 7 year old nephew to buy presents for on top of our bills so $500 would be extremely helpful to our family this holiday.

283 Cheryl Free December 7, 2011 at 3:52 am

I would use $500 for gas and groceries ? *Thanks* for the giveaway!

284 Cheryl Free December 7, 2011 at 3:53 am

Tweeted the giveaway

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295 Miss Sara December 7, 2011 at 4:48 am

I am in desperate need of new glasses, this would help tremendously!
Email: misssld2u (at) gmail (dot) com

296 Miss Sara December 7, 2011 at 4:49 am

Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/winmisssld2u/status/144337558686531584
Email: misssld2u (at) gmail (dot) com

297 Anissa December 7, 2011 at 10:29 am

I would get some new shoes (I wear mine into the ground) and give some to a friend who’s been unemployed for awhile.

298 lala r December 7, 2011 at 12:37 pm

https://twitter.com/#!/pinoysugarplum/status/144455394331336704

299 Charlee Hall December 7, 2011 at 12:52 pm

I’d use some of it to catch up on bills. I lost my job last month so money has been short. Some groceries as well. And a few gifts for my kids for xmas.

300 Cheryl Van December 7, 2011 at 2:26 pm

I would give this to a homeless veteran’s organization. They deserve to be treated better than they are being treated.

301 Jason Sargent December 7, 2011 at 2:32 pm

I would definitely use the money to spread some Christmas cheer! We’re expecting a baby girl in January and we always seem to be thinking of more things we’ll need (as well as having two boys already).

302 Jason Sargent December 7, 2011 at 2:34 pm

Tweeted it!

https://twitter.com/#!/Father_Fanboy/status/144484611706200064

303 Talex December 7, 2011 at 2:37 pm

There are so many places to put $500 toward I hardly know where to start. It could go for oil and gas this winter, or groceries over Christmas, or between our 3 children who are all struggling….

304 Talex December 7, 2011 at 2:37 pm

http://twitter.com/#!/Teralex4/status/144484686645821440

305 Talex December 7, 2011 at 2:39 pm

shared on facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=623580078

306 Talex December 7, 2011 at 2:40 pm

posted to StumbleUpon – Teralex4

307 Catherine December 7, 2011 at 2:40 pm

I’d put the money toward a flight home to visit my family for the holidays.

308 Talex December 7, 2011 at 2:41 pm

posted to Google +1

309 Catherine December 7, 2011 at 2:42 pm

Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/kitcatcolorado/status/144486807223009280

310 Talex December 7, 2011 at 2:42 pm

clicked ‘like’ button at bottom of post

311 Talex December 7, 2011 at 2:43 pm

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312 Jennifer Rote December 7, 2011 at 2:44 pm

$500 would pay off a bill or two for us.

313 Cheryl Abdelnour December 7, 2011 at 2:46 pm

I would use this for Christmas.

314 Jennifer Rote December 7, 2011 at 2:46 pm

http://twitter.com/#!/wildnmild4u/status/144487883615649792

315 Talex December 7, 2011 at 2:47 pm

follow @ChecknGo and @DresdenPlaid on twitter – Teralex4

316 Yesenia December 7, 2011 at 2:49 pm

I’m working on getting my nephew a replacement car because his engine is total and where he lives, public transportation is lacking to get to and from college and work. I have made the initial down payment on a used car for him and need to make two more installments of 500 each. So that is what I would use it for.

317 Cheryl Abdelnour December 7, 2011 at 2:51 pm

I tweeted—http://twitter.com/#!/mt4cb/status/144488964483579904

318 Kimberly December 7, 2011 at 2:53 pm

I would use some of this to buy toys for Toys for Tots and some to use to buy my kids gifts.
kcoud33 at gmail dot com

319 Shilo Beedy December 7, 2011 at 2:55 pm

I would either pay bills or fix the car

320 Kimberly December 7, 2011 at 2:55 pm

Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/kcoud33/status/144490041442443264
kcoud33 at gmail dot com

321 Tammie Atnip Gonzalez December 7, 2011 at 2:58 pm

I would use part of it to get my driver’s license back. It needs to be reinstated and my state charge$530! I have been walking literally everywhere for the past 2 years (work, grocery store, daughter’s dentist appointments, take my 8 year old daughter to school, etc just everything) and I might mention that I live in Idaho where its pretty cold in the winter so that really sucks. This would really be so helpful in so many ways in making my life a little more convenient. I appreciate the chance to win. Thank you.

322 Juana Esparza December 7, 2011 at 3:00 pm

I would use the money to fix a part of the roof that is damaged.

323 Ada Miller December 7, 2011 at 3:05 pm

I would use the 500 to help my family through rough times. thanks for the chance!

324 Juana Esparza December 7, 2011 at 3:19 pm

Tweeted:

http://twitter.com/#!/jmesparza821/status/144495857008525312

325 Lindsay Myers December 7, 2011 at 3:25 pm

I would use the $500.00 to buy something extra nice for my husband for Christmas and me a new pair of shoes!!! Or I would use it to pay off some of our debts! Lord knows we have enough of it!!

326 JLJMommy December 7, 2011 at 3:30 pm

I’d put it toward our plane tickets to fly to see family for Christmas! Thanks for the chance.

327 JLJMommy December 7, 2011 at 3:32 pm

Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/jljmommy/status/144499411840548864

328 JLJMommy December 7, 2011 at 3:40 pm

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329 JLJMommy December 7, 2011 at 3:41 pm

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330 JLJMommy December 7, 2011 at 3:41 pm

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331 JLJMommy December 7, 2011 at 3:42 pm

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333 JLJMommy December 7, 2011 at 3:43 pm

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336 JLJMommy December 7, 2011 at 3:45 pm

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338 teressa oliver December 7, 2011 at 4:03 pm

Unfortunately, I would give it to Uncle Sam
teressaoliver at gmail dot com

339 Julie Witt December 7, 2011 at 4:07 pm

My 3 y/o grandson just moved in with me and I don’t have a single gift for him yet, and no money to get him anything, so I would use the money to give him a special Christmas so he won’t feel so lost during this holiday season

340 Julie Witt December 7, 2011 at 4:08 pm

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/jwitt33/status/144508058700226560

341 amy clark December 7, 2011 at 4:12 pm

bills

342 Kitty duh December 7, 2011 at 4:28 pm

I’d honestly use it for me and my first/new apartment! It’s pretty much undecorated and I’d love to spice it up and make it my own while I’m going to school!

343 Kitty duh December 7, 2011 at 4:32 pm

Tweet Proof!
https://twitter.com/#!/erinxduh/status/144514386327904256

344 Vivien L December 7, 2011 at 4:50 pm

I’d give the money to my parents. They are a retired couple on a fixed income and it would help them out!

345 Vivien L December 7, 2011 at 4:50 pm

I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/puffpastryshop/status/144518863487381504

346 Mechele Johnson December 7, 2011 at 5:27 pm

I would use it to eleviate the pain of Christmas and low cash flow!

347 Mechele Johnson December 7, 2011 at 5:30 pm

Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/mmjohnson555/status/144528932622962689

348 Karli Prime December 7, 2011 at 5:33 pm

If I won I would probably pay some bills & buy a few presents for my family.

349 Karli Prime December 7, 2011 at 5:35 pm

I tweeted.
https://twitter.com/#!/Karli1238/status/144530342160777216

350 Lauren December 7, 2011 at 5:40 pm

this would be amazing. i’d give this to my mom, I think. I might use a bit myself for school, but she could really use some help with bills and whatnot

351 Shae Johnson December 7, 2011 at 5:48 pm

I could use it for so many things, but I think I would use it towards the purchase of a toddler bed for my daughter and a couch.

352 Theresa J December 7, 2011 at 5:52 pm

I hope I win to pay down some of our medical bills.

353 Theresa J December 7, 2011 at 5:54 pm

I tweeted.

https://twitter.com/#!/tweetyscute/status/144535128994099200

354 linda brooks December 7, 2011 at 5:55 pm

I could use it for Cristmas shopping, being I have not even started to shop yet.

355 Ravzie December 7, 2011 at 6:50 pm

I would love to use the $500 for Christmas presents for the family! thanks.

356 Ravzie December 7, 2011 at 6:52 pm

I tweeted!

http://twitter.com/#!/DiverSheila/status/144549726774239232

The sample tweet is too long, FYI.

357 Nikki December 7, 2011 at 7:17 pm

I would use the $500 to pay off an outstanding bill to my doctor! Sad, but true!

358 Nikki December 7, 2011 at 7:18 pm

I tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/THEQueenCobra/status/144552884279853056

@THEQueenCobra

359 colleen b December 7, 2011 at 7:22 pm

I would use it to pay off some bills & towards Christmas gifts.

360 colleen b December 7, 2011 at 7:23 pm

Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/collifornia/status/144557515693236224

361 Robyn L December 7, 2011 at 7:26 pm

wow, $500 is what I need!! I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters and me = 5. $100 for each of us would be awesome at this time of year. Thanks so much.

362 Robyn L December 7, 2011 at 7:29 pm

http://twitter.com/#!/rlee1950/status/144558828489420800

tweeted

363 Mike December 7, 2011 at 7:30 pm

The money would go towards our family vacation in June…

364 Mike December 7, 2011 at 7:34 pm

http://twitter.com/#!/mtdoonmeister/status/144560356990255104

365 Mike December 7, 2011 at 7:38 pm