***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!***
You know we love a deal. Especially around the holidays when it’s so easy to bleed money. Which is why we’re psyched to have two of our favorite discount stores, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, here to help us kick off the whole holiday shopping scene by handing over two $50 gift cards that can be spent on gifts, festive seasonal decor, or whatever else tickles your fancy.
We’ve always loved snagging cheap finds for our house at both stores – like the nailhead trimmed ottoman in our bedroom (from T.J. Maxx) and just about every pillow in our den (from Marshalls).
But enough about us. Here’s how you can enter to win one of the two gift cards that are up for grabs:
- PRIZE: A $50 gift card good at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “MAXX ME!” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: …let’s talk about holiday shopping lists. What’s on the top of your list for yourself? And what are you most excited to be giving?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 1st at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: The 48 contiguous United States
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here Thursday morning for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
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And our two very lucky winners (as selected by random.org) are… Anna (who’s got her eye on boots for herself and a globe for her bro) and Kellie C (who’s looking forward to the painting and wainscoting being gifted by her husband) Congrats you two!
Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just take them on to reward our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from T.J. Maxx and Marshalls.
Rie says
MAXX ME!!
My Christmas present to the family this year will be a trip to Universal Orlando & the Islands of Adventure to visit their new Harry Potter attraction. That, of course, will include a gift for me as well.
kayduh says
MAXX ME!
I really want the pasta maker attachment for my KitchenAid mixer. Homemade pasta is so yummy!
megan says
MAXX ME!!
I’m so excited to give some homemade gifts this year – but I really better get started on them :-)
For me? I’ll take anything!
Felicity says
MAXX ME!
I have no idea what I’m giving or getting this year so I suppose I should ask for a game plan!
Emily Rae says
MAXX ME!
I’ve lost my down booties and really miss them, esp. since the snow came early this year!
Lisa P. says
MAXX ME
I would love to receive a cast iron skillet for a gift. I am very excited to give my son all of his gifts…he is very excited about the holidays this year!
sHANA says
MAXX ME!
Kristin in OR says
MAXX ME! At the top of my list is a job closer to family and I am most excited to give my partner the cover pad for his clutch that’s he’s secretly been wanting for months. :)
Stephanie says
MAXX ME!!!!
I am super excited about having my parents come stay with us for Christmas this year. We usually travel to their house so it will be a first to have them here, the best gift we could hope for!
JaY says
Maxx me.
I have my eye on a new Mac
Bill says
MAXX ME!!
At the top of my wishlist is an air compressor, framing nailer, and finish nailer. I’m really excited to be giving my wife a Kate Spade bag I know she’ll love (I just read that and thought, “great she’s got me calling them bags instead of purses now!”),
Jaime says
MAXX ME!!
I am dying for a Jonathan Adler Zodiac needlepoint pillow- Taurus :)
My brother and I are gifting my mom pasta making classes at a local Italian deli/food shop!
Andy says
MAXX ME! Top of my list is a new fireplace!
Michelle Carter says
MAXX ME!
My husband and I just bought a new laptop since our died. That is our gift to each other this year.
Kate says
Maxx me! I basically find something amazing everytime I go to TJ Maxx, so I’m sure something that wasnt even on my Christmas list would come home with — like a party dress for all the holiday events!
Emily Swenson Davis says
MAXX ME! I would definitely get some new throw pillows for our couch!! Thanks YHL!!
Catherine says
MAXX me!
I’m excited to purchase something nice for my boyfriend this year :)
Keresa E says
MAXX ME!!
Most excited about spending time with family and awaiting the arrival of our first child…due around Christmas! Can’t wait to give some homemade things that I have been crafting.
Linda says
Maxx me!
top of my list is new pjs or gown as that’s the last thing I buy for myself.
Can’t wait to give my new grandson his presents, although he’s pretty small. But he makes Christmas fun just thinking about him! :)
miquel says
MAXX me please!
Joni Tyrrell says
MAXX ME!
Top of my list is one of those ceramic white dogs from home goods! and i’m excited about taking some silhouette pictures of my kindergarten twin cousins and framing those for their bedroom!
Laura C in Indy says
MAXX Me, Please :)
We go to PetsMart every year and buy a bunch of dog and cat food, treats and toys and take them to our local no kill shelter where we adopted one of our doggies. Don’t forget the animals this time of year!
Jackie Smith says
MAXX ME!
I would LOVE a car starter!!
I’m most excited about the custom bunkbed/playhouse Santa is bringing (and my husband is building) for our four year daughter, Riley! Perhaps if I win, I can find some great matching bedding for the two beds ;-)
Heather in NJ says
MAXX ME!!!!
With 2 boys, getting gifts for myself is not my top priority. However, if I get some gift cards I’d love to treat myself to some new running gear or fun home decor stuff :)
Melissa says
MAXX ME! I would LOVE a new laptop for Christmas as both mine and my fiance’s are over 8 years old and slower than death! I am most excited to give a quilt my mom and I are making together for my cousin!
Emily says
MAXX ME!
I would love some new running gear for rainy days :)
I’m excited to give many beautiful gifts I found on Etsy this year!
Cat Hines says
Maxx Me! I am wishing for post-hole diggers. Yep, post-hole diggers. My ground is too hard for a shovel to dig for plants.
I can’t wait to give the organic shopping bags that I hand painted to my siblings.
Becky says
MAXX ME!!
At the top of my list would be a new DSLR camera!
Although I haven’t started shopping yet, I am very excited to get started and to get in the Christmas spirit!
Amanda Chesser says
MAXX ME!
Great giveaway! I have so many people that I need to shop for, just in my immediate family. I am lucky enough to have 6 siblings, a brother and sister in law, a niece, a nephew, my parents and my inlaws to buy for. And my husband and I just moved into our first home and we have nothing in it! So these giftcards would be a great help in all that.
Kellie says
MAXX ME!
For Christmas, I would like to receive some help around the house (decorating, painting, etc etc) There’s so much I want to do with this home, but I don’t always have the energy to do it all myself!
Meghan H. says
I’d be over the moon if you MAXX ME. I hope I receive a nice wax cotton jacket I’ve had my eye on since last winter, and I can’t wait to give my mom a place mat/napkin/table cloth set I got at none other than TJMAXX! :)
Hilary says
MAXX ME!
I’m most excited to give my mother a custom-made picture jasper ring for Christmas. It’s a really beautiful natural stone and I know she’s going to love it!
Sarah S. says
MAXX ME!
At the top of my wish list is a Kindle and I am most excited to give my sister a cross stitch that I’ve been working on for a long time.
Sonya says
MAXX ME!
I’d like some cake stands for holiday decorating. :)
Cameron says
MAXX ME! Love these stores! Always find a great deal!
Valerie says
MAXX ME! I’m most excited about getting a new kitchen for Christmas.
Melissa L says
MAXX ME!!
Carmen says
Maxx Me! My favorite gift is having my daughter home for Christmas opening something special I’ve made for her!
Amy says
MAXX ME!!
We need black out curtains in the bedroom!
Annie Davis says
Maxx Me!!!
I’m saving up my money to buy myself a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer (in blue or green)! But I am most excited over to gifts that I am giving…my 2 1/2 year old nephew a kid friendly digital camera and a gorgous pearl ring for my sister…i found the ring and I swear if it fit my finger, I would have kept it for myself!!!
kara branchetti says
MAXX ME, PLEASE!!!
Spending my first Christmas in a new house with my special man and would love to be able to bring about that Christmas Cheer :)
Melissa says
MAXX ME!!!
I hope to get a nail gun for Christmas. Santa thinks I may hurt myself but i’m still hoping:) I can’t wait to see my girls open all of their gifts, especially their new guitars! They are 7 and love Taylor Swift.
lindsey says
i have that SAME set of white cake stands & use them constantly! last year i was desperate for on the cheap (ie: extremely free) christmas decor, & ended up weaving red ribbon through them & putting them on my mantle. here’s a pic on my blog: http://leafandletterhandmade.blogspot.com/2009/12/on-cheap-christmas-decor.html
won’t you please, oh please, maxximize my christmas??? :)
Catherine M says
MAXX ME!
This year I am excited about not spending a lot of money. I plan on being frugal and creative because times are tough. First, I plan on framing some memorable black and white photos for a few relatives and making more of my shadow box coin art for others – as seen in this blog post: http://inspirebohemia.blogspot.com/2009/08/little-taste-of-my-artwork.html
Happy Holidays!
~Catherine
Emily S says
MAXX ME~
On top of my list are a few good cookbooks.
I’m really excited to give my kids the presents i woke up at 3am on black friday to snag :) I love finding the perfect gift for people, especially children!
Sadye says
MAXX ME…leisure time with the people I love…of course, a little shopping with the people I love never hurts either :) Cheers!
Carrie C says
MAXX ME!!!! I want after christmas sale notecards and candles-perfect to have on hand for the holidays next year for surprise gifts!!!
Kristin C says
MAXX ME!
I’m sooo into the gift package I’m putting together for my sister in law… she just started a small cupcake business and I’m getting her a pretty vintage cake plate along with some fun accessories for baking!
Sara says
Maxx me!
Jenny says
MAXX ME!! I am happy to say that I am thisclose to being done with my Christmas shopping! A ton of it was done at TJ Maxx also, I might add. But, I’m sure I can find some more lovely goodies!
Thanks for the chance and enjoy the last couple of weeks in your house!