Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Tax Time Means New Furniture....and a CSN Giveaway!

This giveaway is now closed! Congrats to Tanya @ Miller Racing Family!!
I know not everyone loves tax return time...but when you have more than a few kiddos and some great deductions, tax time isn't too bad! I actually love that we usually get a pretty big chunk of money around this time of the year. Jason on the other hand hates that we overpay the government throughout the year and basically give them interest free use of our money.

Because we almost always get a refund check, this is also the time of year when we do a little shopping for things we wouldn't normally buy during the rest of the year. I got my embroidery machine and my DSLR camera {Jason got a welding machine one year} after refund checks:) The top thing on Jason's list this year is a new TV. He has all kinds of technical reasons for wanting one...I'm just excited that a new TV equal the possibility of new furniture. I'm thinking we may just have to replace the old console table under our TV for a new LCD TV stand. Because if he gets a bigger TV, I will probably need a bigger table to make sure things in the living room look even:)

I hopped over to check out all the great TV stands that csnstores.com has and found these beauties:



Now I'm sure that if any of you have filed your taxes you know that there is a delay because of some technical/political mumbo jumbo. We filed our taxes a few weeks ago and they told us it could be toward the middle or end of February before we get our refund...so for now that new TV stand is on hold!
BUT I have great news for one of you because CSN Stores is partnering with me again to give away a $45 gift certificate to any of the their 200 plus stores:)





To enter:
Mandatory entry: Head over to csnstore.com, come back here and tell me what you would spend the $45 gift certificate on.
 
For another entry, tell me if you LOVE or HATE tax time:)

For another entry, follow my blog and leave me a comment telling me that you do.

For another entry, follow me on twitter, and leave a comment telling me that you do.

For another entry, tweet about this giveaway and include @SUPERMOM_Kelli and a link http://tinyurl.com/4unmcrz to this giveaway in the tweet.

For FIVE extra entries, subscribe to my blog via feedburner...click on the icon in the right sidebar by the facebook and twitter icons. Make sure to leave 5 separate comments.

Please be sure to leave a comment for each thing that you do. This giveaway will end next Sunday, February 13th at 12:00 am. I will use random.org to pick a winner! Good Luck and thanks for entering!

175 comments:

  1. As we wait for our tax return, our list was long as well. With two little boys crammed in one room, we think its time to get some bunk beds. Im loving Wildon Home- OberonTwin Over Twin Bunk Bed in Rich Cappucino. SUper cute and goes with the pirate themed room!

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  2. I love tax time too! I couldn't wait to do our taxes and I ended up ordering all of our big baby items and hubby is picking up a new table saw. Of course the rest goes into savings but its still fun to spend a little! As for CSN... well with baby on the way momma needs a new breast pump! lol

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  3. We use our refund for summer camps and league fees, usually. A week at a university sports camp is usually in the $600 range and Whirling Dervish's travel lacrosse league was about $3500 in league fees, equipment, and travel expenses last year.

    Great giveaway! I'd use it towards a new rug for our dining room. Ever since I redid our DR chairs, the rug has been looking like it needs to be replaced. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

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  4. I would get this...http://www.csnstores.com/Uniflame-Corporation-F-1187-UL1152.html

    My husband and I love having building a fire in the fire place. Our home we are renting came with a fire place set, but it was broken. We are trying to make do with what we have. A new one would make it much more enjoyable though! About 2-3 times a week we lay by the fire and read books to each other. :)

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  5. Right now I don't mind tax time. :) However, I just got a job yesterday and my husband works too. 2011 may be a little more difficult. We aren't homeowners yet, so I could see where that would put a curveball on things as well. We are doing taxes next weekend. TURBO TAX ROCKS! :) :) :)

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  6. I would probley us the $45 gift card towards some Adirondack Chairs. I love them and I need some new patio furnatiure!

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  7. I guess I LOVE tax time. I do not enjoy getting all the paper work together and actually filing.. but I do enjoy the return!

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  8. I follow your blog.

    I am a newby and a lurker! :)

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  9. Since most of my small kitchen appliances are currently being held together with duct tape, I think I should probably replace some of those :)

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  10. I have four kids so that usually equals a nice chunk of change!

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  11. I would love to buy a china hutch! They have an awesome one in my price range with free shipping. Can't get much better than that. :)

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  12. I think I would put it towards this!

    http://www.csnstores.com/asp/superbrowse.asp?clid=1227&caid=&sku=JPX1100&refid=TP49-JPX1100

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  13. I LOVE tax time! Mommy to 3 kids, what what!

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  14. I love CSN and would love to get a new ceiling fan for our playroom!
    Thanks so much, Karen
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  15. I love tax time too! We always get back a refund too.
    Thanks,Karen
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  16. I follow you via GFC.
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  17. I follow you via Twitter: kapbaker
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  18. I don't like the tedium of putting taxes together.

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  19. I follow on gfc

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  20. I hate having to organize everything to send in for taxes (we have them done), but I LOVE getting a refund. ;) Hope you guys get something good!

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  21. I would get my daughter a trunki!

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  22. I would use the gift card toward some of the Cat in the Hat crib bedding for my grandson who will arrive in April! :)

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  23. I LOVE tax time! We always get a nice check back and typically get to either pay off something and/or do something fun. ;)

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  24. I am not sure what I would buy. But I think a coffee machine for the kitchen!
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  25. Thanks to our three kiddos I love tax time! =) cliffsgirl2001@yahoo.com

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  26. I am a public follower! cliffsgirl2001@yahoo.com

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  27. My husband does our taxes, and as long as we don't have to PAY, I'm a happy camper.

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  28. I would get a double stroller bc I REALLY need one!!

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  29. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE tax time!!

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  30. I follow your blog on google reader...thanks for all the ideas!

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  31. I would spend the money on this black and white storage bench!
    http://www.csnstores.com/Skyline-Furniture-848-Berne-BW-SKY1430.html

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  32. I usually love tax time. It seems we always get pretty lucky with our return!

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  33. I follow your blog!

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  34. I follow you on Twitter!

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  35. I tweeted about the giveaway!!! :)

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  36. I subscribed to your blog via Feedburner!

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  41. I would spend it on a new food processor. Mine died last year and I've been LOST without it.

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  42. I have four little tax credits, er, I mean kids, so I LOVE tax time!

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  43. I am a follower of Random Thoughts of A Supermom

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  44. I SO need a rug to warm up our basement. Really would like to help it become a more liveable space.

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  45. LOVE tax time; hate doing them. I figure that money would have been spent (on non-fun stuff) if it had just been put into my account. It's a great savings plan. I'm also just grateful to get a refund!

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  46. Looking to move the computer into the bedroom, so like the Linon Laptop Desk. Cheers!

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  47. I think I would probably put it toward a new bedding set. We haven't had one for awhile, and with spring right around the corner...I would splurge on that.

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  48. I too LOVE tax time...we always get a refund. YAY!!!

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  49. I do follow you! Thanks for the chance to win Kelli!

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  50. Hate, hate hate tax time..always owe more!

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  51. I'd get the Chilewich Table Runner!
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  52. Follow your terrific blog as well!

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  53. I don't know the exact item or items I would spend on it on but it would be something for my kids or for my kitchen:)

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  54. I LOVE tax time:)

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  55. I follow your blog

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  57. I subscribe via Feedburner (Yahoo).

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  62. I LOVE tax time because we get big refund checks, too! =)

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  63. I would use the gift certificate on some stuff for my kitchen. I need new cutting boards, silicone spatulas, and wooden spoons.

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  64. I love tax time...extra money is always fun!

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  65. I love CSN...I love browsing the pots and pans. I need a new set so BAD!

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  66. Redmon - 123 - Elegante Apartment Hamper in white is what I would buy

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  67. I love tax time even though we agree with your hubby and don't let the government keep much but we still get some back.

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  68. I need a slipcover for my couch DESPERATELY!

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  69. I usually like tax time, but I'm kind of nervous for this year. :/

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  70. I'd buy something for the new home that we are in the process of buying.

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  71. I would put the money toward one of their sandboxes!

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  72. I Looovvvveeee tax time!! I like to get refunds! :)

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  73. I follow your blog! :)

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  74. I totally want the automatic Sprouter!

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  75. I would really love the TV stand in your first picture.

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  76. We LOVE tax time, but are a little bummed with the delay. No patience here!

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  77. I would use it towards one of the Flirty Aprons!

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  78. I used to love tax time when our taxes were simple and the refunds were large, but now I hate it!


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  79. I love the refund i get because DH and I are both students, but I hate doing the taxes.

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  80. I follow you on twitter! @crazyitalian0
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  81. I am an RSS Subscriber! 1
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  87. I would use it towards a sewing machine!

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  88. I would love this new light fixture above our dining room table- http://www.csnstores.com/TransGlobe-Lighting-1098-ROB-1098-BN-TGL1012.html

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  89. I also have 4 lovely little tax deductions that make me excited for tax time and that tax return! :)

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  90. I would spend the money on a new nightstand for my bedroom!

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  91. I HATE tax time :( blah...


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  92. I follow your blog!

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  93. I follow your blog!
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  94. I love CSN stores! I would probably buy some new sheets- man we need them!

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  95. And I love tax time because we always get a huge refund! Maybe we should adjust our withholding- but then we'd just spend it during the year anyway.
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  96. I'd spend it on a swing arm lamp!

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  97. I hate tax time, its still very confusing and I always feel like I could be doing it wrong.

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  98. I am starting to get ready for a laundry room redo and I would buy this: http://www.csnstores.com/Venture-Horizon-4010-11WH-VHZ1004.html

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  99. I hate tax time because evey year my husband's work messing up his deductions. So annoying!

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  100. I would put it towards a new Paul Dean cookware set!!

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  101. I like tax time more since a family member does our taxes... way cheaper!!

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  102. We need a new kitchen scale for baking bread...that's what I'd buy!

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  103. I'm totally neutral about tax time. My husband is an accountant (not a CPA), so our taxes come out almost even at the end of the year. No money back, but no money out and we have a CPA do the taxes, so no stress there.

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  104. I follow on twitter as kluckingbear.

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  105. I tweeted about the giveaway as kluckingbear. Thanks and have fun picking out some furniture!

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  106. I love Tax time! This year is our first time with our first child, a bonus. Oweee :)

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  107. I would love the Cloud B Giraffe! Thanks!

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  108. I really don't like tax season!

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  109. I'm a new follower!

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  110. Tweet http://twitter.com/natdey/status/35803771279908864

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  111. I would love to use $45 gift card to get throw pillows for my couches or a rug!

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  112. I just found your blog and now I am your newest follower! :)

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  113. Following you on Twitter, @smoochedbaby

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  114. I would say that I would proabably get some new workout items. I love the Leslie Sansone's walking DVDs.
    Thanks for the chance!

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  115. I love the fact that this year we got more money back thanks to Miss. Lila!

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  116. I would use the gc to get some new bedding. Love the look of the Sean John Ciroc bedding set!

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  117. taxes + the military= headaches galore!

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  118. I really want some new dishes, that's what I would get
    Christine
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  119. I would love a counter-height table!

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  120. I like tax time, but I'm sure it will get more confusing as we get more mature.

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  121. I think I would put it towards a desk because we just moved and have a desk alcove with no desk in it :)

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  122. I love tax time because my hubby is still in school (aka we're still poor) so we get a nice refund :)

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  123. I would use it for the funky zebra comforter.

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  124. I love tax time---the extra $ is always fun!!

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  125. I would get a new rug for the playroom :)

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  126. This is what I've had my eye on forever!
    Guidecraft - G85707 - Classic White Bookshelf

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  127. I hate tax time. :)

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  128. I am a follower!!

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  129. I've really been wanting a bed skirt- boringI know! sydneyv at yahoo dot com

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  130. I LOVE tax time because we always get a sweet refund! sydneyv at yahoo dot com

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  131. I love the Nostalgia Electrics - BCS-998 - 3 Section Buffet Server in Stainless Steel

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  132. Love Tax Time since we usually get a nice refund
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  135. Tweeted:
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