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. I was secretly hoping for an eReader, and I think I may have one coming from my oldest child who said my gift is on backorder. I got one for his wife and mentioned I loved it and hoped dad got me one, lol. I think he got it and told dad not to.

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  2. i've been wanting new boots :)

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  3. a fan on FB :)

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  5. I follow on Twitter (mail4rosey).

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  6. I was hoping to get some jewelry for Christmas and I did.

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  9. follow you via twitter susan1215

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  10. I am wishing for a new cell phone...semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  12. Actually, I'm a gamer. I got Plants vs. Zombies for Christmas from "Santa" but there are a ton more I'd love. I could also use a video camera as my oldest is graduating 8th grade this year and I'd love to have a GOOD video.
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  15. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/beckytag/status/19886107852283904
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    Thanks!!

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  16. Would love hubby to get me a new pair of knee high boots!

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  21. First off, I'm not secretly lusting after any present because we have a strict no present rule between us and it makes me very angry when he breaks it (or visa versa). That being said, I would love a trip to the islands for the two of us. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. I follow you on twitter.bluenude3 Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. I "Like" you on Facebook. Simone T. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. I was hoping for an Ipad this year, but no luck.

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  25. I would love my own laptop :) thanks
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  26. like u on fb-Julie S Laws
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    Happy New Year :)

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  27. I was hoping I would get a laptop but no such luck...maybe next year?

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  28. I like you on Facebook as Beth Kraner Carpenter

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  29. Follow you on Twitter as Bethac1 and tweeted:
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  30. I also would love to have a label maker.I have visions of being so organized if I had one : )

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  31. I wanted to get a Kindle but settled for an xbox kinect. The whole family can enjoy it too.

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  32. follow you on twitter

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  35. Thanks for the giveaway...I am hoping that my wife will get the hint that I need a new laptop bag !

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  36. i wanted a bluray player but i must have been bad :(

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  41. I wanted a Temptu, but I didn't get it

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  42. Id love a new camera from my hubby!
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  43. My wish from my spouse is an iPad!! grammypenny@frontier.com

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  44. A portable DVD player.
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  46. I tweeted: http://twitter.com/dresdenrain/status/19938911044247553

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  47. Like you on FB-carol yerby lewis.

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  48. If I had a spouse, I'd be hoping for a new laptop! :)
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  49. a Wii would be fun

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  50. I'm hoping to get a considerate and thoughtful gift but I won't hold my breath! Anything that I really want would be great for a change :D

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  51. following you on twitter (07violet)

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  52. I would LOVE to have an Epson printer which also prints great photos along with fax capability!
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  53. My son broke the LCD screen on our camera, so I'd look for a new camera! Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)aol(DOT)com

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  54. I'm following you via twitter

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  56. I like you on facebook

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  57. I really want a label maker oh the labeling possibilities.

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  58. I would secretly want to get a new computer from my hubby.

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  65. I'm hoping for any nice new shiny gadget (iPad, iPad, iPad) but I'll settle for an iPad. :-D

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    Happy Holidays to all!!

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  66. I'm secretly hoping my husband will get me an e-book reader.

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  68. I'd like the KODAK EASYSHAREM575 Digital Camera!
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  73. A remote starter for my vehicle.

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  78. I'm secretly hoping for a kindle or some type of e-reader device

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  79. I tweeted about this giveaway
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  81. I was hoping to get an ipad!
    Maybe next year!
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  82. http://twitter.com/#!/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/19994139894489089

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  83. I would love to get a new printer this christmas!

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Thanks for sharing!

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