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$100 Giveaway from Gift Card Rescue

Have you ever had a gift card on hand that you really don’t want to use?  Let’s say you get a gift card to Victoria’s Secret, which is great, but you are up to your eyeballs in home renovation and you could really, really use a Lowe’s gift card.  Gift Card Rescue to the rescue!  Simply swap or sell your unwanted gift cards AND you can buy gift cards at a discounted rate.  Pretty smart, huh?

Well, I figured one of my readers would love a $100 credit with Gift Card Rescue to use on whatever gift card you want.

Some of my top choices would be:

My husband would want: 

Interested?  Here’s how to play along:

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If you would like to participate in this giveaway, visit Gift Card Rescue and leave a comment letting me know which gift card(s) you would buy with a $100 credit. 

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For a second entry, follow or subscribe to this blog and leave a comment letting me know you are. 

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For a third entry, spread this giveaway on your favorite social media networking outlet (Twitter, FaceBook, blog, etc.) and leave a comment letting me know you have. 

This giveaway is closed on Sunday, March 27 at midnight EST.  A winner will be randomly selected and announced on Monday, March 28. Good luck!

Marian Parsons 

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  3. This is great! I would probably split my credit up amongst Lowes and AMC Movies! A little fun both work and play!

  5. I think that is a great idea! I've definately had that problem before. So, I would buy a lowes gift card or a pottery barn card, either one would help me get the house how I want it 🙂

  12. Pottery Barn would be one of mine. I'm wanting to pull some stuff together for a "high tea" table I'm hostessing in May….

  28. ooooh what a tough choice to make……… I'd split my GC between Michael's, West Elmand PB – so hard to choose just one – it's like picking favorites out of a box of chocolates – I LIKE 'EM ALL! 😀

  29. Lowe's or Home Depot for the stuff we really need, orrrr Pottery Barn for those items that I don't really need but want! 🙂

  60. I went to their site and boy what a choice to have to make! I didn't even now there was a site out there like that. Pretty cool. I would probably go for Pottery Barn or Lowes. However, it seems like the selection would change from time to time so I might go for something different when it came time to actually making a choice. Hope I get that chance! 😉

  61. What an awesome giveaway. I'm a follower and would have a hard time choosing, Lowe's or PB would be awesome, but considering what we have left to do to our house, the Lowe's would probably be best!

  69. OH my Gosh! I picked Lowes! I'm in desperate need with my bath room upstairs having no toilet to sink and a very very sad but still usable shower Sarahlynn

  76. well……I could visit PB for free and get tons of inspiration so I would definetly go for the LOWES card for sure so I could make some PB knock offs!!

  78. I would definitely have to use it on a Lowes gift card. We have so much to buy from there to fix a nasty drainage problem. Would be such a blessing!!

  81. I would chose 50$ for American Eagle- Girly needs a new pair of pants! =D And the other 50$ would be for Chilis so we could have a couple date nights!

  86. I am a follower and subscriber and groupie who travels to see you in person.
    Yikes that sounds like a stalker :O

  87. Awesome giveaway! I would take the Lowes to buy the wood to make a knockoff of a Pottery Barn console I am planning to make.

  91. I'm not a facebook/twitter kinda girl so I linked this post in a email, which is my favorite type of social-networking!

  94. I will say American Airlines!
    I miss my job with them as a ticket agent
    in Nashville..and my lovely discount.
    Please put me down 3 times…I will blog you in a moment 🙂

  102. I think I would probably go for Lowes (which I didn't see when I looked) or Pier 1 (which I did spot). I was tempted by Pottery Barn too…

  103. Well, I'm saving up for a new sectional from JC Penny's, so that would be a very practical choice. Anthro would be a fun one, since I never buy anything from there for myself, but drool over them all the time. 😉

  106. We are doing some work in our back yard this spring, and we always have something going in the house, so Lowe's would be my choice. Although, I'd love to have a nice gift card to Belk or Dillards!

  122. If being selfish I would choose Anthropologie, if not I would probably go with Pottery Barn. I am a big fan and I plan to paint a great piece next week using your tutorials. I LOVE painted furniture and your pieces are all beautiful!

  125. Lowe's all the way!! I've been itching to make my back patio look less like a daycare center and more like a colorful happy garden with some hanging plants and flowering vines to put in front of my trellises. I'm a follower and love this blog…especially how pretty it is. I love the colors you used in it. Have a great day!

  134. If I was being practical I would get one from Lowes or Home Depot but if I was going with what I WANT it would be to HomeGoods! (cheds4@hotmail.com)

  143. To be practical, I would want one to Lowes, but if I was spoiling myself, I would love love one to Anthropologie!!

    laurenelysebowman(at)gmail(dot)com

  157. I'm with you – I'd choose Lowe's and Kohl's. Of course Anthropologie would be delightful, but the other two are more practical.

  160. I am a new follower who has recently started making over old pieces that i had. I would love a gift card to lowes or pottery barn.

  161. Target would be tops on my list and then Bath & Body Works and Bed, Bath & Beyond! There are so many more but I'll stop there!

  178. Definitely Lowe's (I have lots of projects in the works, some of them are a driect result of reading your blog!!). Also a little something pretty for me – maybe Dillards or Kohls or Anthropologie.

    utahangie(at)yahoo(dot)com

  182. I would love Barnes and Noble, or possibly Anthropologie because I have always wanted to shop there and I am in desperate need of clothes.

  194. seen so many i could use, but with wanting to re-do our bathroom i will go with Lowes…mabe i can make my hubby move faster with some free $$$….lol

  198. It's a toss up between Lowe's and Pottery Barn. So loving your chalk paint info. I ordered some of the paints and waxes ~ can hardly wait to try them out!

  212. I would most definitely buy the $117 gift card to Lowe's for $107. I think my household keeps our local Lowes and Home Depot stores in business!

  224. I'd love to have a card to Pottery Barn, but I like your Lowe's idea, too–I've got some landscaping I'd like to do in a few weeks when it gets warmer. Thanks for the chance! Have a great weekend…

  225. I will not be able to share on Facebook at this time. My nine year old daughter asked that the family give-up Facebook for Lent. Thank goodness she didn't ask meto give up looking at your blog ;). Thank you, Teresa T.

  230. I'd definitely use it on a $100 Lowes gift card. I thought about pier 1 or pottery barn but I'd really just love to afford the basic paint and quatrefoil mirror that is calling my name at our local Lowes 🙂

  241. I would want the Pottery Barn but my "we really need practical stuff" guilt would probably override and I would get the Lowe's. Great giveaway! Thanks.

  245. Even though I want to get something just for me from Pottery Barn, I would get a Lowe's gift card to cover all of the flowers and mulch I purchase each spring.

  246. I would love a gift card to Lowe's or Home Depot, for those things we NEED to get done around the house. But I'd also like a gift card to PB for those things I WANT around the house. 🙂

  256. Pottery Barn to purchase pendant lights. It would be great to cross that off my "toDo" list.

  267. What a super fun giveaway!!! I would have to use it at Lowes for all of our house projects we're in the midst of. But I sure with they'd have some for the Goodwill as well 🙂 Wouldn't THAT be grand!!! 🙂 Hey, at least yard sale season is right around the corner!

  270. Good grief I didn't know this site existed! Is there anything you don't know?!?! Lowe's or Michael's all the way for me!

  278. I'm a faithful follower! My top choices would be Pottery Barn, Pier 1 or Lowe's. Thanks!

  291. They have Anthropologie cards! They have Anthropologie cards! (Who is selling their Anthro gift card??!?! Ok- I'd like an Anthropologie card or a Lowe's card. Or PB.

  300. I'd get either Lowes or Penneys…I'm in the middle of a laundry room re-do. (actually I could use your help about now…painting furniture! lol)
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Missy

  306. I've had my eye on some track lights Pottery Barn is carrying. This would make an awesome dent in the price, my hubby might even agree to let me finally buy them!

  310. I think i would like to spit mine up…..a 2fer.
    I really really need the Lowes one (dang remodeler's wallet). But then, I would like a PB one for fun stuff 🙂 Paint and drywall can be fun too, but nothing like a purdy candle or knick knack!!

    Thanks for the chance hon!!

  317. Thank you for such a generous giveaway. I would choose Lowe's because it would make my wonderful husband so happy!

    Edwina

  319. I would totally go for Potty Barn! I've been eyeing one of their beverage dispensers. Thanks for the chance!
    flowers7886 at yahoo dot com

  325. Ah, I am drooling over thinking of what I could use this for. Perhaps Barnes and Nobel, or Pier 1 is always good. And then, I say, be practical and do a Lowe's. Food I can always have, I would go with something that would last.

  333. I'm with you, Marion. I would choose a Lowe's gift card. Living on a farm finds me needing something at Lowe's more often than I care to admit! Thanks for the giveaway.

  341. Thanks for introducing me to Gift Card Rescue.
    I did visit their website and was surprised at
    the variety of merchant cards available. If I win I would love the Lowes card – we need to replace our 26 year old Stove.

    Thanks
    Chris Ann
    treehouse.queen18(at) (yahoodotcom)

  346. I would choose a gift card to Anthropologie. I have my eye on some great cabinet handles for my bathroom to finish off my mini-remodel project.

  351. No brainer! Pottery Barn. I saw something I wanted from there last night in the new catalog. It was $99, just saying 🙂

  352. I just subscribed to your blog through google reader. I just found your site today and can't wait to read more.

  355. I visited the Gift Card Rescue site-Pottery Barn would be so much fun. I just received a new catalog from them today and as always it's full of great items…
    boltonmlc@yahoo.com
    Kathleen

  375. I will post this on Facebook and/or my blog within the next (couple) hour(s) – just as soon as I'm caught up with my "required blog reading."

  382. i think i would choose a visa gift card..because then i could use it ANYWHERE! I love pottery barn, homegoods..etc..but why pick one when you could shop all with a visa!??

  408. Lowes!!! My husband and I were shocked to find that we spent more at Lowes last month than we did at the grocery store and Target combined!

  419. I would love Pottery Barn!
    I became a follower, but with my own email, not this one that I share with my husband!
    And I'm going on Facebook right now!
    I hope you didn't mean 3 separate comments!

  421. It is such a hard choice, but I think I would choose either Anthropologie, Lowe's or Pottery Barn to help me with decor for the new home I am building! Hope I win! Thanks! 🙂 Kim cbonds@carolina.rr.com

  424. I would love a gift card to Lowe's!! I also LOVE your blog. I have been reading every post and I have to say it is very informative and inspirational! Thanks!!

  427. I would choose Home Depot .. it's right around the corner and I have my eye on a chandelier or a new bathroom faucet ..

    I am now a follower of your blog, though you have been on my blog roll for sometime ..

    I am posting your blog and give-a-way info on my personal facebook page ..

    love your blog ,
    Troy

  430. I just subscribed to your blog, which I should have done a long time ago, I am a daily reader.
    I also shared this link on facebook.
    Target would be my first choice, because I can never leave there empty handed. My backup choices would be Pottery Barn or WalMart (gas and groceries).

    3 entries. Pick me! Pick me!

  443. I would love a Pottery Barn gift card! Lowe's would be fantastic, too, as I have many pots in need of new plants for spring!

  449. I would have a very hard time deciding between Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, and TJ Maxx. What a fabulous give-away!

  472. I would like a gift card from Pottery Barn. Thanks so much for the info on Chalk Paint. I'm going to order some as soon as I decide on a color. I really enjoy visiting your blog.
    Shelley

  477. I would have to go with Lowe's we're slowly, as funds are available, making over our house! Oh I have so many ideas already! Thanks for the opportunity!

  487. Pottery Barn, TJ Maxx, Anthropologie, Lowes….I've already spent that money a hundred different ways. Thanks for the giveaway!

  488. I just became a follower, even though I've had you on my history list forever….you sure have a great blog….

  497. I think it would be a combo Pier One and Panera, plus, they are right next to each other….shopping, coffee and pastry…..perfect!

  521. Oh, dear….choices, choices. Maybe Lowe's….or Kohl's….or Pier 1…or Zaxby's!! Or…maybe split it up!!! 😉

  522. I would do Lowes or PB too. Love them! I have been so inspired by your blog. Nesting makes me happy.

  524. I would love Pottery Barn – I might actually be able to buy something from them instead of just drooling 🙂 LOL

  528. I've been a follower of your since the music sheet dresser! I've used your techniques for three pieces in my own home and recommend you to everyone. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

  535. I love your work and your faith!
    I would love a gift card for Target or Pier 1…my husband would want one for Guitar Center ")

    Liz P. – Hawai'i

  537. I could definitely use the West Elm or Lowes gift cards! But, I totally love Anthropologie and Pottery Barn too!

    I am definitely already following your blog!

    I will be spreading the word on twitter!

  560. I would definitely go for the Pottery Barn gift card! I never feel guilty about spending money at Lowe's (because I consider those to be essentials) or TJ Maxx (I mean everything is already marked down, right ?!) BUT I feel really guilty buying anything full price at PB – so I could definitely scoop up some great goodies with a $100 giftcard!

  561. Just subscribed. Love your blog. Researching ideas for a highboy I purchased brought me to you and now I've been sooooooo inspired. That one piece has turned into an entire garage full of hope-to-be-masterpieces. Thank you for inspiring me and my girls.

  572. Im a new follower, found your blog and have to check in daily! The only thing I randomly get picked for is jury duty and fun stuff like that, so surprise me~~ :0)

  576. I'm thinking Home Depot or JCPenney. I've got some rooms to redo, so there are a variety of options that would help!

  578. I am a happy MMS follower now for three months…my 12 and 14 year old daughters say… ah, she's on Miss Mustard Seeds blog AGAIN! Needless to say, I am addicted!

  591. Being a single mom, its hard to choose, house, kids, me… part of me says Kohls for girls swimsuits, part of me say ANY restuarant for a night without cooking (other than fast food) and finally there are all those projects that I would love to do once the snow melts…. hmmmm… (close my eyes and point to screen)…Ok I landed on PROJECTS… SO LOWES IT IS!

  593. My gosh. I love your blog. You would not believe the learning curve I am overcoming just to be able to comment.(well maybe you would-I have read your"in the very beginning" post.lol) I would get a Lowel's card & a Kohl's card. I need supplies & my daughter needs some jeans! And boy would I like to reward her! she just showed me the coolest tip: right click on a misspelled word & it gives you spellings! woohoo. so I'm off like a heard or turtles…

  599. And now I just followed you & subscribed to help spread the word.(I think) At least this tine I didn't hit something(???) and make 20minutes of typing go away in a flash! lol ci. You are such an inspiration(as are many of the ladies in this 'new world') I'm sure I can only improve.Thank you.

  608. Pottery Barn for this follower! I would add it to a 25.00 PB gift card I got for Christmas! You honestly can't buy much there for 25.00!
    Kate

  613. All of my Facebook peeps officially know about Gift Card Rescue, Miss Mustard Seed and the opportunity for 100 SMACKERS.

  637. Oh goodness…I think I would use a Pier One card or if there was not one available I would go for Anthropologie! Nice giveaway!!! Thank you for hosting.

  641. I would love a PB gift card. I love that you can use it at any of their stores and we recently moved so I have a 10 percent off voucher to use as well! I love the idea behind this website. It's great.

  650. Hi! I would love a pottery barn gc. I subscribed and now follow your blog that I've been reading for awhile now. Thanks for having all those nice demonstrations for us. I will be trying the chalk paint on my hutch, I just can't wait!

  651. I would love a Lowes or Home Goods card. It would be hard to choose between the two. I would really have to give that one some thought.

    I am a long time follower.

    Blessings,
    Shelley

  653. Wow. A lot of good options, but I think I'd have to go with Pottery Barn. They just have too many things that I love right now!

  678. Oh my goodness – I just found your blog – love it. Please enter me in the contest – Pottery Barn or Lowe's would be perfect. I signed up as a "Follower" and I subscribed.
    I was looking at your older posts and see the sheet music dresser – I just got a dresser at Salvation Army and that is what I had in mind so I am so happy to see your directions!!
    Thank you!

  679. WOW this is awesome. I think I would take Pottery Barn. Thanks so much for the chance.
    I have to tell you. I painted my second piece of furniture with the chalk paint and I just am loving it so much. I can't wait to complete the room to show everyone. Thanks again for all your tips, tricks and inspiration! Have a great weekend.

  680. Cool idea. I'd gobble up the starbucks card and then get practical and use the remainder on Lowes. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  691. I should pick Lowe's since we're in the middle of remodeling out mud room, but darn it, it would be nice to have something just for me, just because…….seriously can't remember the last time that happened!! I'd probably pick Sport's Authority. This girl needs a new pair of running shoes and yoga pants.

  692. Well, let's see…I think I would LOVE a gift card from Target or Walmart….I think the fifty dollars would go a long way with either!!! What a wonderful giveaway, I would love to be entered ~ xxoo, Dawn

  698. Wow! That's a tough one! I am torn between Lowes and Anthropologie. I would have to go with Anthropologie because I need an awesome rehearsal dinner dress : )

  711. Hi there,
    Hey, what a great giveaway……thanks, you're the best! My choice would be Pottery Barn, they get so much of my cash I'd like to have some of theirs!!
    Take care, VBg

  713. What a great give away! I would definitely go for the Pier 1 card, or Burberry! But Hubby would want the Bass Pro Shops one lol! Thanks for posting, it was just the convincing I needed to subscribe (finally!)

  721. It would be a toss up between Lowe's and Pottery Barn…my husband could build me something or I could by something I wouldn't usually spend the money on!

  749. I am a fairly new follower of your blog. Thank you for all the great info!

    (your neighbor in Chester County, PA)

  764. oh girl! what a generous gift! I would go for lowes or home depot. i can not wait to get some flowers for the garden!
    thanks so very much!

  772. A gift card to Lowe's would be wonderful! i have lots of projects that would benefit from #100 dollars worth of stuff from Lowe's.

  776. JC Penney would be a good one for me because I need some drapes. Lowe's would also be a good one because we always have a project going on at our home.

  787. I'd go with Crate and Barrel to add to the gift cards I already have so that we might be able to get a new sofa.

  792. Definitely would love a Pier1 card! We're listing our house today and looking to move to a much bigger place and I could use some decorations!

  793. Just added miss mustard seed to my google reader so I can follow along!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  797. Hands down…Pottery Barn! We have spent this year's house budget on fixing what the weather has damaged outside. It would be a treat get back to decorating the inside.

  804. oh I think I made a link to your event on facebook! look at me go- saying things like'link' blog' and ' facebook" My son would be so proud!

  809. Wow-812 so many.. Well either way, love your blog-and a happy true follower- subscriber to email notifications-and went to the gift card reg. and did so.. Would SO love a Pottery Barn, saw an amzing brown wood cabinet there for $89.. Ive been dreaming of it ever since..
    Thanks for spreading cheer and goodies..
    Karryann

  816. My husband and I have been on a serious debt reduction journey since August. That means no home or clothing purchases, so I would go with a gift card where I could splurge a little on either:)
    Thanks,
    Tamera

  819. Wow, I would love any gift certificate…Flemings for my husbands BD; Pottery Barn for me; or Amazon for Kiddo's. By the way…we were talking about you and the new paint at one of my fav antique shops Art Angels!

  841. This is a tough one for me…. I am torn between Lowes, Pottery Barn and Anthropology!! At the end of the day though, I would have to go with Pottery Barn!

  851. I would love a lowe's or pier 1 gift card. We are renovating an old house and Lowe's has become my second home LOL.

  873. Just dropped by from The Nester's link … I'd love a gift card to Barnes & Noble. Trying to save up for the new color Nook! Looking forward to checking back in with you!

  880. i would say hands down Pottery Barn – we are saving up for the Smart Mega Desk. we are turning our formal dining room into an office and luv how this allows the whole family to be togather doing stuff.

  881. i facebooked it here: one of my new fave blogs – u MUST check her out!!
    Miss Mustard Seed: $100 Giveaway from Gift Card Rescue
    missmustardseed.blogspot.com
    I think that is a great idea! I've definately had that problem before. So, I would buy a lowes gift card or a pottery barn card, either one would help me get the house how I want it 🙂
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    does ms.mustard seed blog have a facebook that i can follow on there also?

  882. Pier 1 Imports please!! We'll be upgrading from a one-bedroom apartment to a two-bedroom soon and I'm dying to start buying accessories to fill it up 🙂

  887. I would definitely go first for the Lowes — though I need some drapes, so maybe JC penney. Yup, a fixer house can always use a Lowes gift card!! 🙂

    hevarts at yahoo dot com

  903. And I just shared your FB page and the info that you are giving away the $100 GC on my FB page.

  904. I would use Pottery Barn for pretties, Hobby Lobby, or Lowes for new bathroom faucets. I'm already a follower!

  924. I would lovea gift card to Target or Lowes. I have a house I'm trying to decorate a change up and this would definately help!

  926. After seeing your work featured on several other blogs I enjoy, I just added you to my regular reading list. (On a private blogroll on a blog I use only for keeping my reading list!)

  934. I would love a gift card to Anthropologie…but then again it's more realistic to buy a movie card. I don't dress up much anymore:( Decisions,decisions!
    Krista

  936. I am a loyal follower:) I love your blog! So inspiring:) I would use my giftcard at Home Depot on some paint and bead board for my bathroom it could use some sprucing up thank you for the chance to win:)

  937. OMG where to being? Opening up the page I immediately saw AMC Entertainment and Anthropologie! However being practical I would have to go with a small AMC card (date night with my man) and a Pier 1 imports card!

  946. I would probably take a gift card to lowe's…always need something for the home there

  953. I shared on fb and also commented but now can’t see my last comment so I am submitting another one.

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