Saturday, December 18, 2010

Holiday giveaway: Win a $50 Staples Gift Card



I am a gadget dork. At my last job, one of the assistants had a label maker that I coveted. I am not sure why, because some days I barely have time for a bathroom break, let alone labeling stuff, but still. I thought it would be cool to own a label maker. Like, if I could label stuff, I'd maybe lead a more sane existence. It's sad that my fantasy life has come to this.


When I saw this Minimate Cross-Cut Shredder ($49.99) at a Staples holiday party thrown by Audrey from Mom Generations, I lusted after it. And, yes, Max would approve of the color. I know I'm supposed to be pulverizing bills and financial papers so identity crooks can't pluck them out of the garbage, so it would be cool for that, though I can't think of any other evidence I have to destroy except the ridiculous stuff I share here sometimes, and I don't think the shredder works on blogs. Though it's supposed to be tough enough to mince credit cards and CDs, so if that Raffi or Barney music is driving you up a wall, this could come in handy.

There were other cool holiday gifts on display:


The Olympus Stylus Tough


The Flip Video UltraHD Digital Camcorder (I WON one, and also got a Staples gift card).


I also loved the Omnitech Bling Ear Buds you can get in Staples stores for $9.99. Hello, stocking stuffer!

Got gadget lust, too? I have two $50 Staples gift gards to give away. To enter, just leave a note below about what sort of gift you're secretly hoping to get from your spouse. Then just leave this post CONVENIENTLY open on your computer and maybe he or she will notice? Maybe leave your computer open on their pillow at night? Just trying to be helpful, as always.

Bonus entries:

• Follow LoveThatMax on Twitter
• Like LoveThatMax on Facebook
• Tweet about this giveaway: Win a $50 Staples Gift Card from @LoveThatMax, ends 12/28, http://tinyurl.com/25bnfey

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only until12/28 at 11:59 p.m. EST. I'll randomly pick two winners, alert you by email and announce it here. Good luck, fellow gadget coveters!

Update: The winners are Stephanie and Julie. Happy Staples shopping, ladies!
Posted by Ellen at 9:00 AM

483 comments:

  1. Twitter follower - @Ziggywag
    Ziggywag at yahoo dot com

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  2. http://twitter.com/#!/Ziggywag/status/17193797632921600 Tweet

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  3. I'm hoping for a fancy camera!

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  4. tweet http://twitter.com/#!/CarmaSez/status/17203649809747968

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  5. following you on Twitter (CarmaSez)

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  6. If my hubby gets me something sentimental, that would make my day. My mom just died, so anything photo-related would be great.

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  7. I would love to have a label maker!

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  8. well, i instruct my husband to never get me gifts, and whenever i see something i want throughout the year (expensive purse, shoes, coat, etc) I buy it and assign it to a birthday holiday or other occasion. but if i were to be surprised with a gift ever, diamonds would be nice :)

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  9. I'm secretly hoping for an iPad!

    kport207 at gmail dot com

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  10. I have the secret for an itouch

    suzifailing@att.net

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  11. I would love a Droid. Sadly, hubby wouldn't know what that was if I showed him!

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  13. As a kid I always went to the stationery department, instead of the toys. I still love the stationery department. Would love to win. Please enter me, thank you

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  14. I need to replace the labels in my label maker...maybe if I got that gift card??!!???!! I used to have all the toy bins neatly labeled. Total bliss...if only the kids could read and put things where they belong!

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  15. I would love an ipad from my wonderful husband
    thank you
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  16. I follow on twitter
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  17. I like on fb
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  18. tweet
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  19. I hoping for a new fax machine.
    dawns_horizen@yahoo.com

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  20. I am secretly hoping for something romantic-jewelry, perfume, or lingerie are on my list. But knowing my man, I will probably get a gift certificate to a book store-nice, but boring.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  21. I follow you on twitter as ptowngirl.
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  22. I like you on facebook-Susan Chester
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  23. I am secretly wishing for an eReader but he doesn't know that! We're on a tight budget so I've kept my wish to myself - Maybe next Black Friday!

    Thanks so much for the chance to win this!

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  24. I'm following you on Twitter (@amandapersists)

    Thanks!

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  25. I also like Love That Max on Facebook (Amanda Davis)

    Thank you!

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  26. and I tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/amandapersists/status/17801045920972801

    Thanks again!!

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  27. I am hoping she gets me a new set of ear buds.

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  28. I really really want scrabble flash!!
    Merry Xmas! Thanks!
    Janna Johnson
    jannajanna@hotmail.com
    janna@feedyourpigblog.com
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  29. I'm hoping to get my web content resubscribed.

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  30. I am following on twitter.

    mrcheapo

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  31. I have retweeted.

    http://twitter.com/mrcheapo/status/17949423829000192

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  32. I'd like my husband to come home from Iraq, but I'd settle for some jewelry to remind me of him.
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  36. I'm hoping to get 3 x 4 cards and envelopes from my family (I am without spouse).

    Paul
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  37. I would love an Ipad, but I know that is unrealistic. So I guess I would hope to get a printer.

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  38. I follow you on twitter as zion777423

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  39. I'm sercetly hoping for an ipod. We got one for one of our grand-daughters and would also LOVE one.
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  40. Follow LoveThatMax on Twitter @Gerisandoval
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  41. LIKE LoveThatMax on FB [Geri Sandoval]
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  42. Tweet
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  43. As lame as it sounds, I'm hoping my husband will get me another blank wall calendar. He got me one and I loved to decorate it, label it, mark on it, etc. If not, I'm really hoping for some new Skullcandy behind the earbuds.

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  44. I follow you on Twitter as @StarlaSweeps.

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  45. Tweet!

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  46. I'm really hoping for a blu-ray player or a Roku player, or at least a couple DVDs to satisfy the movie lover in me. Thanks!

    gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

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  47. I'm following LoveThatMax on Twitter: @guettel78

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  48. I like LoveThatMax on Facebook: Geoff K

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  49. I tweeted: http://twitter.com/guettel78/status/18176001913651200

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  50. I am hoping for a new digital camera. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

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  51. I am hoping that this is the year that he doesn't get me something so strange that I say, "huh?"

    katfam95 at aim dot com

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  52. I would like to get a MP3!
    mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com

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  54. I'm hoping for a gift of jewelry.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  55. I have a bunch of ebooks on my list to go with my new Kindle. Thanks.

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  56. I'm hoping for an iPhone!
    (but no luck!)

    nancymeyer1 at gmail dot com

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  57. I need some new ear phones for my iPOD and some sharpies

    nhmoose99 at yahoo dot com

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  58. I'm secretly hoping for an apple ipad for xmas from hubby. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

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  59. Wishing for a laptop.
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  60. I covet thy gadgets!

    I'd LOVE an iPad, but I know that wasn't in our budget this year, so I am MORE than HAPPY with the Kindle my Santa husband got me!

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  62. Tweeted! (Actually, signed up for Twitter just to do it!)

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  63. I really wanted a fire pit but I didn't get it. I understand why but I would have loved to have been surprised. Thank you!

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  64. I'd really like a GPS, to walk in our dense woods, so I don't get lost. My husband suggested using his old compass instead. Oh well!

    vkmayer@yahoo.com

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  65. I was not so secretly hoping for a puppy. Didn't happen, but that's OK.
    I could salve my disappointment with a Staples gift card.

    dchrisg3[at]gmail[dot]com

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  66. Tweeted
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  67. I was hoping to get a p-touch label maker this year but unfortunately I didn't -- I could use this gift card to get it! Thanks for the chance!

    chlorinebrain at sbcglobal dot net

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  68. i need a new computer..i got a candle.
    tattgiff at centurytel dot net

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  69. like u on fb
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  70. twitter is down..will try again
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  71. i was secretly hoping for an IPod Touch but no maybe next year

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  72. I was secretly hoping for a netbook but no such luck.

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  74. I wanted this particular watch that was bright and funky...and he got it :)

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  75. There are many, many things I'd like to have from Staples, but I'm actually lusting after a good three-hole punch. Don't quite know why - I'd probably use it about four times a year. But I want one! mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

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  76. I would love to have a new rolling cart to carry things to class. wgbc1446[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  77. I was hoping to get an iPad.

    grace45241@yahoo.com

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  78. I'm hoping for a flip camera!

    JillianVeit@gmail.com

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  79. I'd like a charm bracelet with blue and silver beads.

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  80. Hoping for an e reader like a Nook or Kindle! Would love to have all my books in one place! Thanks!

    paradise459 (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

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  81. I'm hoping for a "Clickfree Traveler 16GB USB Flash Drive" - $59.99

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  82. I would love a machine that changes videotapes to DVDs.

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  83. I want an Ipod touch... but that isnt gonna happen heck Id be happy with some new headphones lol
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  84. I would love an i phone
    carolkfoster at comcast dot net

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  85. I wanted some smart gloves to be able to keep my fingers warm while using my iPhone.
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  86. tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/KerryBishop/status/19403218907828224
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  87. I'd like to get a laptop, never have had one.

    stephen.hand(at)comcast(dot)net

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  88. I'd love some new good-quality earphones.

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  89. My husband and I agreed not to get each other gifts this year, he's deployed overseas and we decided to spend our entire Christmas budget on the kids for 2010.

    I was secretly hoping that he would get me something anyway...specifically an iPad...lol...but my hopes went unfounded. It's all good, I'm just glad the kids had an amazing Christmas!

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  90. Following you on Twitter @briggszilla

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  91. It may not be sexy, but I'm in desperate need of a new office chair.

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  92. I sure would have liked a Kindle! ;)

    wowknk at gmail dot com

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  93. I follow you on Twitter @kristinnw.

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  94. I like you on Facebook (Kristin K).

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  95. I already have my gift :-). It's him

    rugerpuppies at hotmail dot com

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  96. Follow on Twitter (snowluvnferret2)

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  97. I definitely need a shredder!

    connies_sweeps(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  98. like you on facebook: Connie's Sweeps

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  99. I really wanted a laptop and I got one. I am so happy. Thanks.
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  100. I am really contemplating an iPad

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  101. I secretly wanted an iPad, though I knew logically it just wasn't in the budget! A girl can dream, though!

    sweepyhead at gmail dot com

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  102. I must admit my wish list is a mile long...one of the new compact laptop would be great however, so easy to carry along!
    Thanks and Happy New year!

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  103. Single so I knew I wasn't getting anything special. I would have loved to get a new computer.

    tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com

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  104. My spouse isn't here at the moment so he couldn't have gotten me anything anyway. I would have liked a zune HD.

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  105. I follow you on Twitter @RazzMyBerry

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  106. I would love an iPad, thanks for the chance!

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  110. I wanted a dining room table. Ask and you shall receive!! I love it! I would love to win to give him a little something back
    Jjones782 at verizon dot net

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  111. I follow your tweets
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  112. I like you on FB

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  113. I originally wanted a gift card to a cookware store to buy a mandolin, but silly him went out and bought me one that was far better than what my ol cheapo self would have got, I'm a lucky girl!

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  114. I hoping for an external hard drive . . . mine is getting ready to crash.

    gina_alfani at yahoo dot com

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  115. I follow you on Twitter @labelladiva

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  116. I like you on Facebook (Gina Alfani)

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  117. I tweeted about your giveaway . . .

    http://twitter.com/#!/labelladiva/status/19565632982880256

    gina_alfani at yahoo dot com

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  118. The gift I really wanted to get was an External Hard Drive. Yes, I'm a gadget geek person, too.

    Luckily, I did get that. But I'm always on the look-out for more gadgets.

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  119. I follow Ellen Seidman (love that max) on Twitter.

    @asketcher1

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  120. I didn't secretly hope for anything. I bought myself a gorgeous wallet and told my husband that it's from him.

    annettekz2@yahoo.com

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  122. I was secretly hoping that my husband would paint my kitchen for me for Christmas.

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  123. Following you on twitter as @alas3lads

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  125. I ACTUALLY got what I was wishing for: A new wider screen HD TV (our old TV was so old and so big (as in heavy - not screen-wise) it actually came with Rabbit Ears and all the junk we had to buy and attach to it to make it work at all... plus my eyesight is getting worse so I wanted something larger than the 13 inch screen... and I got it!

    BUT I still need the STAPLES GC - our printer REALLY needs new cartridges and they are VERY expensive! Thanks!

    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  126. I was secretly hoping for an ipad this year, but I got a better gift...a baby on the way! Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

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  127. I follow you on twitter (@sewmuchstuff)
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  128. I like you on Facebook (Erin E)
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  129. Tweet:
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  130. I would love to get a grocery shopping electronic device. I do not know the exact name of it but I can definitely use one of them.


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  131. Would love a HP Pavilion dv6-3129nr 15.6" Laptop.
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  132. Follow LoveThatMax on Twitter @chipdip2010
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  133. Like LoveThatMax on Facebook - Jill L
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  134. Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/chipdip2010/status/19602962489806850
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  135. I follow via twitter

    cindi1969

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  136. I tweeted this giveaway here:

    http://twitter.com/#!/cindi1969/status/19603252878249984


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  137. I follow via FB

    Cynthia M

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  140. I was hoping for a new sound system for my pc. Maybe next year.....



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  141. I was secretly hoping for an eReader!
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  142. Following @LoveThatMax via Twitter.
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  143. I LIKE Love That Max on Facebook (Erin Mize)
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  144. I Follow LoveThatMax on Twitter

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  145. I Like LoveThatMax on Facebook

    Brandy B

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  146. Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/mrssquigg/status/19612162901155840


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  147. I always enjoy finding a few new pens in my stocking, particularly ones that write in purple ink.

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  148. I would like a new digital camera!

    nesta 67 {at} live dot com

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  149. I'm following you on Twitter (I'm @LuckyJinxy).

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  151. tweet http://twitter.com/#!/LuckyJinxy/status/19620242107924480

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  152. I would like a nice day planner.

    mia at jacobsracing dot com

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  153. My heart's desire is a label maker. :)

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  154. I was hoping for wireless printer! Oh how much easier my life would be! Thanks!
    Kconklin1028@gmail.com

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  155. I did not get the iPad I was hoping for, maybe I will for my birthday.
    neztep at aol dot com

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  156. Holding my breath for a blue ray player.

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  157. Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!
    Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
    Happy New Year!
    =]

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  159. Following LoveThatMax on Twitter

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  161. I'm still holding out that I could secretly still get a laptop.
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  162. Follow LoveThatMax on Twitter @HendyMartin
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  163. tweeted
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  164. I was hoping for a Kindle or a netbook and didn't get either so now I have to hope for them for my birthday!
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  168. http://twitter.com/weeziestoy/status/19740518380470272

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  169. I'm wishing for an IPAD, but know that it is not in the budget, so hoping for an external hard drive to save pictures on.

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  170. I wanted new headphone for my ipod.Thanks!
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  171. I would love an LCD TV for the family room, but there's no sense leaving this window open for my husband to see. As far as he's concerned, we have a TV, so we don't need another one, even if it means that we can't use the Playstation because nobody can turn our big clunker sideways so that we can get to the plug thingees in the back to plug it in. What does my husband say? His usual, "Well, that's unfortunate."

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  172. I follow you on twitter - bsw529

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  174. I like you on facebook - barbara wright

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  175. I tweeted http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/19761925323755520

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  176. i want to get a tablet or ipad!!

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  177. i like you on FB! (Jes DeLorenzo)

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  178. At this point I am hoping for anything. Label maker is good.
    kat_emerick@yahoo.com

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  179. I wanted to get a new camera and did get it!!
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  180. follow you on twitter
    amyhd29
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  181. fb fan
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  182. It's after the holidays, but I'm hoping for new cookware.

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  183. Hoped I'd get jewelry, and I did, plus a frog pillow pet :^)

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  184. wii games would be nice
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  185. A new printer/ msmith572@yahoo.com

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  186. Tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/19821637612343296

    msmith572@yahoo.com

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  187. I am secretly hoping for a new handbag (since I didn't receive one for the holidays)

    SIMSHABS@aol.com

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  188. Following on FB

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  189. following on FB @bitsybitsybitsy

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  190. I have tweeted the giveaway: http://twitter.com/bitsybitsybitsy/status/19823433575567360

    SIMSHABS@aol.com

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  191. I would have loved a Kindle or Netbook from my husband but I know it wasn't happening because there is only so much money in the budget and the kids come first.

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  193. i was secretly hoping to get an ipad, but it didn't happen. we don't have enough dough right now for one!
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  194. I was hoping for a pretty diamond ring. I did get a back amethyst ring though.

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  195. follow you on twitter @kngmckellar

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  198. http://twitter.com/#!/kngmckellar/status/19839192183869440

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  199. Looking to pick up a wireless router for the home.

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  200. Shh-I want an i-pad
    Diane Baum
    esldiane@gmail.com

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