Mystery Giveaway

This giveaway is now closed.

As I sat around trying to think what would be the best prize to giveaway on the last day of Holiday Handouts, I decided it definitely needed to be holiday themed. That is, after all, kind of the point of this week.

Before I reveal the awesome prize, let me re-cap the giveaways that you can still enter.

Monday's Giveaway - Three The Secret Mountain Books
Tuesday's Giveaway - Norton PC Tune Up
Wednesday's Giveaway - 2 Packs Bella Sara Trading Cards
Thursday's Giveaway - Home is Calling Pilsbury Gift Pack

Now, onto my finale. I am giving away a Christmas-themed gift basket worth at least $50. I can't show you a picture because the contents are a surprise, but it will include items for the home that everyone can use. Younger. Older. Single. Married. With kids or without. I have already purchased some of the items and thought I'd tease you by mentioning that I bought something at the Yankee Candle Company and at Hallmark!

Even though I can't show you the basket, I promise it will knock your socks off! (But don't worry, I have a solution for that too!)

I will randomly draw 1 winner next Monday. There are three ways to enter and you can do any of them you like, for up to three entries:
  1. Leave a comment telling me the 1 item that you think a holiday gift basket like this should have in order to be complete,
  2. Subscribe to my RSS feed, and leave a 2nd comment telling me you did so, or already are subscribed, and
  3. Link to my giveaway on your own blog, leaving another comment with the permalink to you post.
That's it. 3 ways to win and 1 lucky winner. This giveaway will end at midnight on Monday, November 24. Read all contest rules here.

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Comments

  1. AnnaFri Nov 21, 08:29:00 AM EST

    Hmmmm...I think the basket should include something to do with holiday baking. Maybe some fun cup cake wrappers, cookie cutters, etc.

    mrsannagibson(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. EdiFri Nov 21, 08:52:00 AM EST

    I love making up gift baskets. Growing up there was a little gift basket making store in our little town that I loved going to. I'd buy a few things and make up my own basket - and I'm still doing that today!

    If it's a holiday basket I'd say it HAS to have at least one candy cane...

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  3. smdrmFri Nov 21, 12:46:00 PM EST

    A Christmas basket would surely have at least one ornament in it, even a small one.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  4. smdrmFri Nov 21, 12:47:00 PM EST

    I'm subcribed through Google Reader

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  5. AnonymousFri Nov 21, 03:18:00 PM EST

    I subscribed

    mh562261 at wcupa dot edu

    ~Mindy

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  6. AnonymousFri Nov 21, 03:18:00 PM EST

    i think you should include body lotion and a candle

    mh562261 at wcupa dot edu

    ~Mindy

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  7. MelindaFri Nov 21, 03:18:00 PM EST

    I think this basket needs something inspirational like a book of quotes...and CHOCOLATE! :)

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  8. AnonymousFri Nov 21, 03:19:00 PM EST

    I actually like Anna's idea...christmas wrappers, or Christmas colored funfetti cake mix (sold at target and other stores)

    mjharvey26 at yahoo dot com

    ** Joy **

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  9. Charlotte atb@lifesacharm.netFri Nov 21, 04:27:00 PM EST

    i like smdrm's idea about including a christmas ornament. it's kind'a hard to think of something else after that... so i thought how about a few candy canes, tie them together with a red ribbon or hang them along the edges of the basket!

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  10. Charlotte atb@lifesacharm.netFri Nov 21, 04:31:00 PM EST

    i'm a subscriber thru google reader

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  11. Mozi EsmeFri Nov 21, 05:18:00 PM EST

    Oh I am full of ideas!

    Something that smells like Christmas - candles/soap/lotion...

    Something that sounds like Christmas - CD or maybe a bell ornament

    Something that looks like Christmas - ornament or other type of decoration

    Something that tastes like Christmas, like peppermint hot chocolate or just plain chocolate

    Something that feels like Christmas - warm and fuzzy (scarf, bear, etc.)

    OK, I'll stop right there! I am just really missing the Christmas aroma and atmosphere right now!

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  12. Mozi EsmeFri Nov 21, 05:18:00 PM EST

    And I'm subscribed to your feed.

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  13. SweetpeasFri Nov 21, 08:43:00 PM EST

    To me Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without baking, so something fun & Christmas baking related!

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  14. Jinxy and MeFri Nov 21, 09:19:00 PM EST

    It should have chocolate!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. AnonymousSat Nov 22, 12:25:00 AM EST

    I would say one of two things: hot cocoa with marshmallows or a christmas smelling candle (choco chip, pumpkin pie, candy cane), and Yankee candle would definitely have those scents! Gotta say it is an exciting giveaway.

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  16. Fantacy so Sweet-n-Stuff...Sat Nov 22, 01:10:00 AM EST

    My ideas have already been said, but I will say them anyway ;). Definitely a pretty lil ornament (nothing expensive, just pretty or cute) and maybe a Christmassy book of quotes or poems or even just a Christmas Crossword book ;) something for momma to take a few minutes for herself with ;) (or any type of Christmas CD...there are some great ones out there for VERY inexpensive! Even dollar tree carries some!)
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  17. Fantacy so Sweet-n-Stuff...Sat Nov 22, 01:10:00 AM EST

    :) and I am a subscriber via email ;)

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  18. AmySat Nov 22, 05:31:00 AM EST

    What a great giveaway...I love that it is a surprise! Hmmm...I love the ornament idea, too - I love taking our ornaments out and remembering where they came from! A dish towel/hand towel would be cute, too. Thanks for a fun giveaway!

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  19. AmySat Nov 22, 05:34:00 AM EST

    I subscribed viaa e-mail! :)

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  20. AnonymousSat Nov 22, 06:52:00 AM EST

    something related to santa - maybe a foil wrapped chocolate santa!

    deirdreokeeffe11(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  21. AnonymousSat Nov 22, 06:52:00 AM EST

    I am a subscriber

    deirdreokeeffe(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. Charlotte atb@lifesacharm.netSat Nov 22, 08:45:00 AM EST

    i have linked this giveaway in my blog
    http://www.lifesacharm.net/blog/?p=450

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  23. AnonymousSat Nov 22, 08:56:00 AM EST

    I love new cookie cutters or wrapping paper during the holidays. Something with a snowman.
    vickers at comcast dot net

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  24. AnonymousSat Nov 22, 08:57:00 AM EST

    I'm a subscriber
    vickers at comcast dot net

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  25. KarinSat Nov 22, 10:29:00 AM EST

    A Christmas movie! So many to choose from --White Christmas, A Christmas Story, It's a Wonderful Life, The Bishop's Wife, A Christmas Carol, etc.

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  26. janetfayeSat Nov 22, 11:16:00 AM EST

    One of my most favorite things is a warm bubble bath.

    Thank you!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  27. janetfayeSat Nov 22, 11:16:00 AM EST

    I am subscribed.



    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  28. janetfayeSat Nov 22, 11:36:00 AM EST

    I blogged here:

    http://luckygiveaways.blogspot.com/2008/11/mystery-giveaway.html

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  29. SherrylinnSat Nov 22, 01:17:00 PM EST

    Most of my ideas have been taken - chocolate for sure! Small ornament, lotion, soap, or body spray. Perhaps a small holiday pin or earrings? Or stylish barrette? Coffee, or hot cocoa?

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  30. SherrylinnSat Nov 22, 01:18:00 PM EST

    I'm a subscriber, tbanks!

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  31. Tamara B.Sat Nov 22, 04:50:00 PM EST

    I think the basket should have a Christmas themed dvd or candle in it.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

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  32. Tamara B.Sat Nov 22, 04:51:00 PM EST

    I am a subscriber.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

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  33. CrystalGBSat Nov 22, 05:45:00 PM EST

    Since the holiday season can be stressful, I think a holiday basket should include some pampering products, candles and chocolate.

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  34. CrystalGBSat Nov 22, 05:47:00 PM EST

    I suscribe to your feed and I have your button on my blog.

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  35. Andrea HatfieldSat Nov 22, 09:59:00 PM EST

    I think a holiday gift basket should definitely have a candle in it. I always have candles burning but especially around the holidays.

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  36. katySat Nov 22, 10:06:00 PM EST

    Something that smells like Christmas........a candle, or soap, or cookies maybe?

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  37. katySat Nov 22, 10:07:00 PM EST

    I'm a subscriber.

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  38. jennaSat Nov 22, 10:49:00 PM EST

    Hmm...I'd think a good holiday basket must have an ornament.

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  39. nanjaSun Nov 23, 12:10:00 AM EST

    No Christmas basket would be complete unless it had some Christmas cookies in it!

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  40. nanjaSun Nov 23, 12:10:00 AM EST

    I'm subscribed to email

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  41. nanjaSun Nov 23, 12:11:00 AM EST

    I'm subscribed to the feed

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  42. Football and Fried RiceSun Nov 23, 10:12:00 AM EST

    I was thinking hot chocolate :)

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  43. cpullumSun Nov 23, 01:20:00 PM EST

    Homemade ornament!

    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  44. AnonymousSun Nov 23, 02:05:00 PM EST

    hmm, i think that since the holidays can be very stressful for some, it should include something that can be used for relaxation...maybe a spa/bath product or candles or tea.

    texan_michael(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  45. NicoleMon Nov 24, 08:08:00 PM EST

    a holiday scented candle definitely!

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  46. AnonymousMon Nov 24, 08:38:00 PM EST

    eek! i hope it's not too late to enter this.

    i think it should include an assortment of things...could be food items like coffee/tea/cookies/other treats...and definitely chocolate! everyone needs that!

    fertawert AT yahoo DOT com

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  47. AnonymousMon Nov 24, 10:10:00 PM EST

    My husband and I just brainstormed, and I think my favorite idea for a holiday themed basket would be hot chocolate or tea. I love everyone's ideas!! Thanks so much for this chance!!
    wishbone317@yahoo.com

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  48. AnonymousMon Nov 24, 10:12:00 PM EST

    I'm a subscriber too! :)

    wishbone317@yahoo.com

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  49. JenniferWed Nov 26, 08:00:00 PM EST

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