I know during the holidays, it can be hard to come up with cash to shop for family. I have been there and I KNOW it all too well.
Right after I had my second child, we were BROKE. I was not blogging as much as I should have been and my hubby had to get another job to make ends meet. So he was working the whole day and then came home at around 2am only to do it all over again the next day. Still, we were just so broke. I HATED it, who doesn’t??
We ended up just buying a few toys off of Craigslist and that was that. Besides, my oldest was only 2 anyways, so he did not care! And, we still buy things used if they are in good condition, as holiday and birthday gifts. Who cares! They are new to my kids and us!
So because of what we experienced and sometimes still experience, me and a few other bloggers wanted to give back this holiday season with a Paypal Holiday Spending Cash Giveaway!
Win
One person will win a $100 Paypal spending cash! Yay!
Bloggers Who Are Participating (besides me!):
Rules:
The giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ and closes on December 15th at 11:59 pm. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize after they are emailed or a new person will be chosen. Winner must have a Paypal account so we can send you the money.
Lily Kwan says
I would get a tablet.
Leah Shumack says
IT would go towards some Lego Friends for my daughter!
Eugenia Hall says
Concert tickets for my Hubby!
Betsy Rubendall Barnes says
If I won, this would go towards an IPad for my son. It is on his wishlist for Christmas 🙂
Allyson Bossie says
I am going to put it towards a birthday present for my daughter who turns 13 right after Christmas
Laura Lambie says
it will go for clothes for my granddaughter
tammy ohagan says
When I win, it will go towards new duct work for our furnace! Its gonna start getting cold!
Jules McNubbin says
it will go towards a ps4 bundle for my daughter!
petro q says
Hey there!
melody hodge says
A must have on my husband Christmas list is a pair of workboots.
Casey Morrisette Brevelle says
My husband needs a new phone!
Joyce says
It will go towards taking my family out to the Movies!
Richard Hicks says
One must have gift on my nephews wish list is a new xbox 360
shea balentine says
I’m actually done with all my Christmas shopping, so it’ll be going towards groceries for Christmas baking and dinner =)
Tamie Lynn says
a new toaster oven!!! Merry Christmas!!!
Shakeia Rieux says
My boyfriend wants a camouflage recliner
Shakeia Rieux says
This would be going towards a PlayStation 4 for my sister
Karen D says
The big gift would be my paypal bill. But, since that bill came from the kid’s Christmas presents….
ronalee says
I think it would go towards a new thermastat for the house. Sounds exciting huh?
Candace says
A new carseat for my youngest 🙂
livesimply1111 says
I would buy a few items that are on my niece’s wishlist – all of which have to do with the movie “Frozen”.
Zula Pressey says
Grand-daughter needs new carseat
Elizabeth says
One thing that my Grandson really wants is a remote controlled Quad Copter.
Elizabeth says
I would use this towards a Karaoke Machine that my Granddaughter really really wants 🙂 I found one on Amazon!! Thanks for this giveaway!
cylina1 says
It would go towards gives for the kids
jill rivera says
It is going to my husband present of a sound bar. He never ask for things.
Jarritt C. says
I would be using this for more items for my soon to be here daughter due Jan 7!
Tara says
This is going toward a Wii U!
sandra says
a spa day for myself
Linda S. says
I would use this towards something for myself… need to take care of me too!
Sarah Osborne says
I’d like to buy a plane ticket for my mom to come visit us ????
Leah says
This will go towards my husbands golf bag I’m getting him!
Beth Dunlavy Hoppe says
I would put the money towards my son getting a brand new bed for Christmas.
Kaitlin Mark says
One of the must have things on my fiance’s wishlist is a professional-grade meat slicer!
Kaitlin Mark says
This would be going toward a new vacuum for my mother-in-law!!
Michele Cupp says
I would use this money toward a laptop for my son.
Claudia says
It will go towards a iPod for my son, thank you, happy holidays!
Kat B. says
It will go towards a bike for my middle child.
Natalie says
My mom simply wants some slippers on her wish list!
Sarah Mitchell says
I would buy a round of golf for my husband.
Sue Barney says
I would use it for a new bike for my son!
Maria lynn says
Large bean bag for my daughters sensory room.
Jessica says
I would use it toward a convertible car seat.
gina m (wild orchid) says
My son really wants a minecraft lego set.
cyndi br says
The money will go towards a holiday meal and baking
Katp says
Toward a tablet for games for my clients (currently an SLP grad student)
Beth Rees says
This would be given to my sister who recently lost her husband. She would use it to buy some gifts for the kids
Jenn Wheeler says
A new coffee maker
mrsfunkworkz says
I’ve been trying to participate in secret santa this year….I have been completely skunked, although I still sent my secret pal their gift, because who wants to be the grinch…not me!!!
Jennifer Marie says
I would buy my son a tablet.
Wendy R. says
To spoil myself! Thanks, I always spoil everyone else
clickclickmycat says
This will go back into my 13 elderly rescue cats. Old cats …lots of vet bills. Just like older people.
brandy3 says
We would use this for our Christmas dinner shopping money
Andrea H says
I would buy some new shoes for my kids. Thanks!
Tiffany Banks says
I would use it towards a Barbie house for my youngest daughter!
Crystal Gomez says
I would get my son a Magformers set an my husband a Kodiak survival knife!
Lori Jackson says
Times are hard, so this would go towards some toys for my Son. He really want The Hulk on wheels!
vera says
I would spend it on video games for my kids.
thisboymom says
I would put it toward a Wii U for my sons.
Sarah Hayes says
I really need a new bag for mine and my daughters things so this would be a huge help in getting a nice one
Alisha L says
The must have on my list would be for my husband and that is a chainsaw. He has never had one that he didn’t have to work on or fix before he could use it.
Alisha L says
The big gift that I would use this for would be a floating helmet for my father in law.
Kelsea Nixon says
I would use this towards a wagon:)
Stephanie P. says
New gym shoes!
Rose Reeder says
Minecraft for grandson.
Jessica L says
My fiancee needs a battery charger for his car, it gets so cold in Colorado, that it causes battery problems. Also, I’d like to get some pretty earrings for my awesome mother, she deserves the world.
Dawn Monroe says
It would go to helping Santa bring my 7 and 5 year old granddaughters a Wii U with super smash brothers.
Lacey says
Thanks for sharing your story and keeping it real!
susitravl says
This will go toward my new front door.
Betsy C. says
Let’s see: my 15 year old son who is NONSTOP growing out of everything, every day needs some winter boots, a winter jacket, and some new clothes!
tannawings says
My husband wants a pair of boots, I think a walllet is on my wishlist- maybe if there was a Santa it would be filled with money !
Jim S. says
This will go towards my textbooks for next semester
Julie Lundstrom says
I would like a new vacuum so this would really help out with that.
Teresa Simpson says
This money would be going toward an iPad!
Amanda Alvarado says
A must Have on dd’s list is the new MH doll that’s a merman in a wheelchair (can’t remember his name!)
Amanda Alvarado says
I would use it to buy something for my mom and dad!
Michelle S says
I’m not exactly sure yet, but it would go toward something for my mom.
Michael Perkins (@mperkins37) says
It will go to BAking supplies,
Charles-Linda Bradshaw says
I would put it toward groceries. It is the only thing I really need. I would go through our recipe book and choose some good ones.
Mike says
I would use it to buy a new tv.
Karen M says
I will use it to buy gifts for my grandchildren.
Allison S. says
It’s going towards my shopping list on Amazon.
Katara Harper says
This will go toward Christmas gifts
Kathleen Fleitz says
I tutor Asian children. This money would go toward buying more books and workbooks for the kids to use here.
Maddy says
My hubby’s “must have” gift this year is ski boots… we’re huge skiers!!! My daughter is only 18 m old and doesn’t even know what she wants yet lol but I think we’ll be able to come up with some things….
Maddy says
Ski boots for my hubby for Christmas (he has expensive tastes lol)
Erica Saldivar says
This will be going towards an Ipad for my younger brother, hes been using mine and he loves it!
Gabrielle Tietz says
It will go towards a Christmas present that I can’t afford for my daughter!! Which is her elmo toddler bed!! 🙂
Tatum says
I’d love some new snow boots!
Kimberly M. says
My one grandson lives with my daughter and I. He wants some Legos, some books, and some movies (Jurassic World and Spongebob Out of Water are two must haves he said.) So they are all
Darlene Comeaux says
For a Bluetooth wireless speaker!
Angela A Simmons says
If I won buy my daughter a nice bed set for Christmas. Thanks for the chance to play 😉
Jessica Herring says
My grandma would like to have a new set of lamps for her living room since one of the ones she has is broke…
Jessica Herring says
I would use it towards a really special gift for my grandma!
sands says
treadmill is a must have
Gina M (Wild Orchid) says
I would put this towards our family vacation fund.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
Aimee Trader says
instead of always begging to play on my tablet I would use this money to get my youngest and appropriate one for her age.
david says
Winning anything would be awesome!!!!
RICHARD SKUSE says
I PAD
jenny stratton says
I would use it for toys for my grandson.
shebebes says
My son wants a playstation 4 🙂
sara g says
I would put this towards my son’s Nintendo DS3.
ELIZABETH C. says
The money will go towards my sons laptop.
kelly nicholson says
Tell us the big gift this money will be going towards!
it will be for me..probably a mattress
Jeanine says
My daughter and I have a FB page to collect hats, scarves etc. for the homeless. We want to make up new blessing bags to hand out during the year. That’s my wish.
Kimi says
I’d use this to fill all four of my kids stockings! 🙂
nannypanpan says
a playhouse
Gina says
This would go towards a new laptop for my daughter in college.
Nate Baustad says
A nice new pillow for my wife from My Pillow
Cristy Ridey says
This will be going toward a tablet for my husband.
Kimberly M. says
This will be going toward a tablet for my oldest grandson.
Tom Griffith Jr says
Laptop for X-Mas that my daughter Bella needs 4 college at UNLV. Happy Holidays!!
Jammie Morey says
It would be going towards a laptop!
Birdiebee says
I would use it towards tires for my vehicle.
Barrie says
The hubby really wants a 10.5″ Samsung tablet. He travels a lot and can watch movies on this!
LaTanya (@sweetums82) says
a dishwasher
Jason Strickland says
This would go towards a Nintendo 3DS for my daughter! 🙂
shelly peterson says
My son really wants an Xbox One.
laurie damrose says
My son wants a tablet.
Ty Williams says
This money would go towards a new laptop for my daughter’s birthday.
Katie Scalmato says
We’re buying a computer for Grandma so she’s more connected!
Carol says
I would go towards a laptop.
Hayley says
I would like to get my daughter a toddler couch, a ride on toy (not the motorized kind), and some books!
greg says
I’d spend it on a soundbar for our tv
Bailey Dexter says
I would love to spread it up for a few gifts for my grandkids!
casaflamingos1 says
This will be going toward clothes for the kids.
livesimply1111 says
I would love to put it towards a Recumbent Bicycle.
DJ says
I would love a new camera for my hubby.
fleamarketfreak says
It’d be going towards a TV.. ours is going out.
vickiecouturier says
my older grandsons asked for the Jurassic world dvd and xbox 360 game black opps call to duty,,i got them but had to suffer with pain on Thanksgiving to get them at the price I could afford,,but I would do anything for them so a few days of pain from standing will be okay
SANDYHILLS says
I would have to say that it would be a laptop
Lauren says
This will go towards a camera.
Natalie says
I would use this money to buy a new laptop because mine is 6 years old!
Kristie says
I’d use it towards new boots for my husband for work.
Amy Heffernan says
It will help me buy my son a game system! Thanks!
slehan says
My sister wants a Keurig.
slehan at juno dot com
slehan says
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slehan says
I’d like a Keurig.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
Stephanie Liske says
This would be a big gift to me to pay down our credit cards.
Jeanine says
My kidlet needs a nice quality flat iron.
Rebecca Orr says
My son really wants the new DS. My daughter wants barbies and dresses!
Ellen says
I would put it toward getting dentures for my husband- no kidding.
Pamela Gurganus says
One must have on my husbands wish list is socks!
Pamela Gurganus says
This would go toward an Xbox!
Jessica M. says
This would go toward Christmas presents- maybe a tv!
Lisa says
I will put it towards a new computer.
MommyJenna says
I’m going to be buying jewelry making supplies =)
angie says
Toward a new laptop
Lori Walker says
This will be going toward my husband’s tablet.
amy pugmire says
I WOULD LOVE to get some xamas presents.
Rose Davenport says
This will be going towards Christmas outfits for the grandkids !
Kristen says
This will be going toward a 3-wheel bike for my mom.
Kelly says
On my daughter’s “wish” list, she has asked for a new tablet. Not a fancy one, just a simple inexpensive kind. She uses her current one for school and church, but it is getting really slow and she would love one that works like it should.
Kelly says
I would use this money to buy my husband a pair of good winter work boots. He works outside and does not have a good pair of boots, so a nice pair to keep his toes warm would be a awesome present.
alicia szemon says
i am getting my mother a laptop for christmas because that is on her list
soha molina says
I will buy a new phone for my hubby.
Margot C says
I am buying a new camera for my husband. Actually, I already bought it, now I have to pay for it!
theresa j says
I would love to use this towards my new couch
sara giresi says
I would put this towards a new camera lens!
vickiecouturier says
this would go towards helping my daughter buy Christmas gifts for her kids,,they need coats
Jessica Justice says
I will put this towards the surprise gift for my son. He asked for parts to make his computer better and I’ve been able to get those. But I want to see that smile and surprise on his face, so i have to figure out a way to get him something he doesn’t know about.
rusthawk says
I am putting it towards a tablet.
Dandi D says
My son would be so excited to get a bike for Christmas.
Geraldine says
New clothes
Dandi D says
It would be for groceries for my family.
Cynthia R says
My boyfriend wants an electronic toothbrush for his christmas present.
Dan Denman says
I would use it to buy clothes for my 6 month old grandson. He needs winter clothes.
Cindy says
It will go towards a Xbox One.
Annamarie V says
This will go towards my Christmas eve dinner, drinks and maybe some decorations.
Jennifer Rote says
This would go towards a new washing machine for my daughter.
elizabeth miller says
The money would go towards clothes from Justice for my 10 year old.
Dagmar M says
towards a laptop for my hubby!
Janet W. says
This would go towards a new iPad Mini 4 for my daughter!
Mia says
I would put this toward a stroller for my grandson.
Brandy says
Magnatiles for the kids.
Rob B says
This would be going toward a new bike.
Kathy Laird says
The money would go toward a new tablet for my granddaughters.
melody hodge says
If I win, Im buying my husband a brand new pair of work boots. They cost quite a bit of money so the 100.00 will help along with what I have saved up so far for them.
Thank you all for the opportunity for us to win this!
Esther Swartz says
This would be a gift to myself towards my paramedic recertification fee.
charlene says
It would go toward a hoodie for my daughter and a lego minecraft set for my son
Mary Beth Elderton says
This would go towards a camera for my daughter—not for Christmas, though. She will be graduating college in May, and I am saving for a good camera so she can start a blog 🙂
Elena says
this would go towards a new computer for my son
Dawn Schmidt says
I would go towards a farm toy for my children.
Ty Beth Arierg says
We would use it toward the Play Kitchen for the kids.
Marcie W. says
Pokemon cards are a definite must have on my son’s holiday wish list!
Marcie W. says
We would use this money toward a family vacation!
Angela W says
It will go toward a Bawsboard VI Hoverboard!
jjohnson46 says
I would use this towards a new vanity for my daughter!