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Win $200 Cash!

Written by WellHeeled on March 15, 2013 · 5 Comments

You read that right… the first giveaway of 2013 is a good one: $200 of cold, hard (PayPal) cash. What would you do with $200 cold hard cash? If you win, you’ll have to decide very soon!

Well Heeled Blog has teamed up with Tomorrow Finance to offer everyone a chance to win $200 cash, to spend on whatever you wish. The personal finance blogger in me must plug that you have until April 15th to max out your Roth IRA, so hint hint!

What’s cool about blogging is the chance to work with folks from all over the world. When a Tomorrow Finance representative approached me about sponsoring a cash giveaway, I was really excited. Then I found out that Tomorrow Finance is an Australian home loan comparison website who could help you money on your home loan. As an independent company, Tomorrow Finance regularly have specials which are better than what the banks advertise and managers from the major banks to help you through the process.

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I am not from Australia, but I do want to purchase a home in the not-too-distant future, so I went on the website and played around with the loan comparison tools and read on their money saving tips and loan advice. Some of them are obviously specific to Aussies, but there is a lot of good information that is helpful to anyone who wants to buy a home. So check them out!

Win $50 Gift Card to NOVICA

Written by WellHeeled on April 10, 2012 · 22 Comments

It’s time for another giveaway to NOVICA.com, the website where you can find unique gifts and products (silk fans or batik shawls, anyone?) from all corners of the world AND have your purchases help local artisans sustain their craft and earn a living wage. I’ve put up a picture of my favorite batik shawl below.

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NOVICA silk batik shawl, $39.99

One lucky reader will get a $50 Gift Card to NOVICA.com. It’s a great website to look for gifts – I really like their selection of mens cufflinks from India (there are a few things I like on the women’s accessories from Indonesia as well). And check out these Brazilian soda-pop tab belts!? Have you seen anything like it?

To enter, just do so via the Rafflecopter below. The contest will end on 12am EST on Friday April 20.

GMAT Prep Now Course Giveaway

Written by WellHeeled on March 15, 2012 · 13 Comments

If I have any business school applicants or alumni among my readers, you’ll share in my angst over the dreaded GMAT, a 3+ hour long test that seem rigged to bring you down and confound you. I was so happy when I finally got a score I can hang my hat on and move on to the other parts of the application. Aside from the anxiety-inducing qualities of the GMAT, test preparation preparation is NOT cheap. In fact, many courses go for thousands of dollars. But if you don’t have to spend that much, you can save those dollars for the even-more-expensive application process. That’s why I was so excited when the founder of GMAT Prep Now contacted me about the possibility of doing a giveaway.

GMAT Prep Now is an online test preparation course that includes free and paid modules. If you are just beginning to learn about the test, check it out a free module here. The full GMAT course combines over 400 premium videos with a step-by-step learning guide to guide you through your GMAT preparation. The program was created by Brett Hanneson, who has been teaching for over 20 years (and who has a 99th percentile on the test).

Please use Rafflecopter below to enter the giveaway. I’m guessing I don’t have many folks who are going to take the GMAT in the next 12 months (although I could be wrong!), so I’d say the chances are good.

Giveaway ends at 12am EST on Friday, March 30
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$25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Written by WellHeeled on February 19, 2012 · 3 Comments

Happy Sunday! I will be in Vegas for the next few days (where the bulk of my budget shall be spent on hotels where I can get a good night’s sleep. Because I am secretly 80). I have put together a little Amazon gift card giveaway. Please click on the permalink of the post to enter. The deadline is 12:01 am EST on March 1, 2012.

Giveaway: Stiletto Hardware Memory Foam Cushion for High Heels

Written by WellHeeled on January 31, 2012 · 9 Comments

It’s no secret that I love high heels (exhibit A: name of this blog). I stand in them, I walk in them, I even dance in them (exhibit B: tango)! What I don’t love, however, is the discomfort that comes with subjecting your feet to 3-inch – or even higher – heels. I’ve been a frequent user of foam inserts, so when Stiletto Hardware contacted me to try out their memory foam cushions, I said yes enthusiastically.

Stiletto Hardware makes ball-of-foot cushions for high heels and heel cushions for flats. What makes them so special is the top layer of memory foam. It diffuses pressure points and molds to your foot, making them so comfortable! Stiletto Hardware was nice enough to send me a sample pack to try out – and WOW. These cushions make a huge difference, especially in heels that have a very thin insole and when I am on my feet for a long time.

Other great features include:

Sophisticated and thin design
Antifungal and anti-microbial
Made with Poron
Strong adhesive backing but also easy to remove without ruining your expensive shoes
Made in USA

Stiletto Hardware has also agreed to sponsor a giveaway. One lucky reader will win a prize package of 3 pairs of insoles (one of each product that Stiletto Hardware currently offers). Please click on the permalink and enter via Rafflecopter.

Win Free Book – When Life Strikes: Weathering Financial Storms

Written by WellHeeled on January 25, 2012 · 2 Comments

Life – and finances – can get pretty tumultuous through the course of 10 or 20 years. What do you do when the inevitable problems crop up? To that end, I am giving away a free copy of Cal Brown’s When Life Strikes: Weather Financial Storms.

From the publisher…

About the book: There are certain life events that are as stressful as they are unavoidable. All of these events may not happen to every individual, but nonetheless they each cause emotional heartache — and financial headache, and Cal Brown has seen them all. Thanks to his years of experience as a financial planner, coupled with various tumultuous events in his own life, Cal is able to give general guidance and specific financial tips to help ease the stress of these inevitabilities. When Life Strikes is an excellent resource for coping with unexpected tragedies, learning how to prepare for them, and looking ahead for the sake of your spouse, children, and personal future.

Author bio:Cal Brown, CFP, MST, has over twenty-five years of experience in the financial services field. He received his master of science in taxation (MST) from American University in Washington, DC, and his undergraduate BSBA degree from the University of Arkansas. Cal is currently an adjunct professor in the MST program at American University, teaching estate planning. Cal is vice president of planning for The Monitor Group in Virginia, a wealth management firm working with over 250 clients and managing approximately $500 million in assets.And if all that isn’t enough, Cal also plays guitar in a classic rock cover band in northern Virginia.

If you’d like a chance to win the book, please click on the permalink to this post and enter via Rafflecopter. Good luck!

Giveaway: Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Chocolate Gift Packs

Written by WellHeeled on January 9, 2012 · 56 Comments

Is there anything in the world that’s better than rich, indulgent chocolate? (OK, maybe, but not many…).

That’s why I’m so excited to be working with Ghirardelli on a giveaway to promote their new Gourmet Milk line of “upgraded milk chocolate.” Two lucky winners will receive a gift pack includes 4 bars of each of the following flavors: Gourmet Milk Creamy Devotion with rich and creamy 32% cacao milk chocolate, Gourmet Milk Sea Salt Escape with sea salt and roasted almonds and Gourmet Milk Coconut Rendezvous which features toasted coconut flakes. That’s 12 bars in a gift pack!

One of my favorite things to do is to kick back at the end of the day with a good book, a cup of tea, and a bar of chocolate or a few pieces of truffles – purchased with my chocolate budget, of course. It makes me feel positively indulgent when I do that, and it’s much cheaper than going out. Besides, life is just sweeter (pun intended!) when it includes chocolate. And you better gather ye chocolates while ye can – after all, our favorite cocoa treats be as expensive as caviar in 20 years.

Please see the Rafflecopter form below (click here to see the permalink) for ways to enter.

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Giveaway: Start 2012 Off Right With A Free Palmer’s Planner

Written by WellHeeled on December 12, 2011 · 23 Comments

2012 is almost upon us… so start the new year off on the right financial foot. Here’s a giveaway to help you do just that. Kim Palmer of Alpha Consumer and Generation Earn fame has graciously offered to send one winner a copy of one of her Palmer’s Planners: the 2012 Money Planner, the Money Planner, the Debt-Free Planner, and the Baby Planner (you can buy it for $4 to $24 on Etsy.com).

If you’d rather spend time on activities other than financial planning, then the Money Planner is for you. Based on Kim’s personal finance book, it is designed to help you meet your big financial goals by breaking them down into smaller steps and thinking creatively about how to accomplish them.

This PDF is a 44-page, color document; you can either print it out, hole punch it, and put it in your favorite binder, or read it on a mobile device such as an iPad or Kindle.

The winner of this giveaway will receive his or her choice of a Palmer’s Planner. You will receive the file within 24 hours of claiming the prize.
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iDine Review & Giveaway: Money Back for Eating Out

Written by WellHeeled on October 31, 2011 · 10 Comments

One of my biggest discretionary spending is eating out. I love trying new places to eat and not cleaning up after a meal, so over the years have funneled thousands of dollars to bistros, cafes, restaurants, and creperies. Imagine my delight when the folks from iDine contacted me and told me about a program where I can earn up to 15% money back on what I spend at restaurants. In exchange for my review, I will receive a $50 American Express gift card and will get a $20 gift card to give away to one lucky (and hopefully hungry!) reader.

What is iDine?

iDine is a rewards network where you can earn money back for eating out at participating restaurants. Once your benefits hit $20, you get an American Express gift card. What sets this network apart from others is that there are no additional cards, coupons, or certificates needed. In fact, the server and dining companions won’t even know you are part of a “discount” program.

How Much Do You Earn?

If you spend $1-$250 in a year, you receive 5% back in the form of an American Express gift card.
For spending between $251-$750, you receive 10% back.
For spending over $750+, you receive 15% back.

For more details, check out the membership chart.

How to get the American Express gift cards:

You have to sign up and opt in to marketing emails from the network.
You also have to put in at least one credit card into the system because that is how iDine track spending. You can add up to 5 credit cards.
iDine has a list of restaurants that participate in the program, of course to receive credit for dining, you need to go to one of the participating establishments.
Finally, you will need to finish a survey within 30 days of your dining out experience.

My experience with iDine

I signed up the Last weekend CB and I went to The Bottle Room in Whittier, CA, after we visited a friend. The restaurant has a cool lounge vibe, and the food (we got a burger and a flatbread pizza) were good as well. This was a restaurant I had wanted to try out.

I was pleasantly surprised at how many restaurants were in nearby neighborhoods, many restaurants we’ve already been to and several more we were thinking of going. We spent around $40 for dinner, which means we would earn $2 in cash back. It doesn’t seem like a big amount, but we probably spend ~$4,000 a year eating out. Even if half of that spending is at iDine restaurants, over the course of a year we would get over $200 back in American Express gift cards.

To enter the $20 American Express iDine giveaway:

Sign up for iDine and leave a comment telling me you’ve done so
Leave a comment telling me what restaurant you’d like to try
Tweet: Win $20 iDine AmEx Gift Card @WellHeeledBlog http://tinyurl.com/3zrw7go

Each entry will be 1 point, so everyone can enter a total of three times. The contest will end at Sunday November 6 at 12pm midnight PST. Good luck!

Giveaway Winners: Novica & Pearls of Joy

Written by WellHeeled on August 17, 2011 · 3 Comments

UPDATE: … the new new winners of the Novica giveaway is Girl with the Red Balloon. The new winner for the Pearl Earrings Giveaway is Tooth Fairy. 48 hours ladies, please contact me! Or else I’m going to think no one wants free prizes!

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Hello all! My apologies for the late announcement… I got called into Jury Duty earlier this week!

Without further ado – The winner of the $50 NOVICA.com gift certificate is Connie G. I’ve also selected a new winner for Pearls of Joy pearl earring contest because the previous winner never contacted me. The new winner for that contest is Lisa (twitter handle @china4evs ).

Ladies, please contact me within 48 hours with the subject “Giveaway Winner”. Congratulations!

Giveaway Contest: $50 Gift Card to NOVICA

Written by WellHeeled on August 8, 2011 · 40 Comments

Do you want to find unique gifts and products from all corners of the world? Do you want your purchase to go towards a sustainable, living wage? If so, you should check out NOVICA, an online retailer that has teamed up with National Geographic to offer consumers exactly that. According to the website:

We want to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity. And, we want to provide you with access to unique, hard-to-find items at great values that only the Internet infrastructure can allow.

One lucky reader will get a $50 Gift Card to novica.com. I also got a $50 gift card to review the site, and I’ve peeked around for a gift.. perhaps some cufflinks for CB? The site offers some cool mens accessories (walking sticks and alpaca scarves, anyone?). Because the gift card expires at the end of August, though, I wanted to give you guys as much time as possible to use the card. So I’ll just have to do my review of Novica when my items come in.

To enter:

+1 Visit NOVICA’s website and comment on this blog what you would buy with the $50 gift card.

+1 Follow @WellHeeledBlog and tweet this giveaway with this message: I want to win $50 gift card @WellHeeledBlog See http://tinyurl.com/3b7bk7q to enter!

+1 blog about this giveaway, include in your post these 2 links: http://www.wellheeledblog.com/2011/08/08/giveaway-contest-50
-gift-card-to-novica/and http://novica.com/

+1 spread the word on Facebook by writing about this giveaway on your wall, include these 2 links: http://www.wellheeledblog.com/2011/08/08/giveaway-contest-50
-gift-card-to-novica/ and http://novica.com/

+1 sign up for Well-Heeled Blog’s RSS updates or email updates. If you are already a subscriber, just let me know and you will be counted.

**If you’ve done any of the above, please leave a comment and let me know how you have entered so I can count your entries.

Deadline is Monday August 15 at midnight PST. You will have until end of August to redeem your gift card. Good luck! icon smile Giveaway Contest: $50 Gift Card to NOVICA Thank you for entering this contest and thanks to novica.com for making this possible!

Pearls of Joy Giveaway Winner Is…

Written by WellHeeled on August 8, 2011 · Leave a Comment

stacey dempsey!

Thanks to everyone who entered and for Pearls of Joy for sponsoring the giveaway contest. Stacey, please email me within 48 hours with the line “Pearls of Joy Winner” in the subject line.

Everyone else, there is ANOTHER giveaway coming up later today. So keep an eye out!

Giveaway: Pearl Earrings from Pearls of Joy

Written by WellHeeled on July 25, 2011 · 53 Comments

Updated Ways to Enter! (as of 7am PST)

Newsletter sign up: http://www.pearlsofjoy.com
visit the website and comment on which is your favorite product – please leave a link

I am a big, big fan of pearls – nothing can look so beautifully classic as a strand of pearl necklace or as elegant as a pair of pearl drop earrings.

That’s why I’m so excited to announce a giveaway sponsored by PearlsOfJoy.com, an online merchant that specializes in pearl jewelry for much cheaper than retail. The company also offers free Fedex shipping and 90-day return period! If you are in the mood for a pair of earrings (for yourself or for a special lady in your life), this contest is for you.

The Prize: 14K gold pearl earrings (choice of white, lavendar, or pink for the winner):

Mix the look of contemporary and classic with these stylish, freshwater pearl hoop earrings. The pearls are suspended from 14K gold endless hoops, and are nearly round and have little to no blemishing. Available in only AAA grade quality, and sizes ranging from 6-9mm. All of our pearls are paired by hand to assure the highest quality of matching for our earrings. Our earrings are securely mounted by hand to solid 14K white or yellow eyepins. Hoops measure 3/4″.

This pair of earrings cost $109 on the website and is valued at $400+.

Here are 4 ways to enter:

Like Pearl of Joy on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/PearlsOfJoycom-Pearl-Jewelry/128681617198279
Follow Pearl of Joy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/PearlsOfJoycom
Leave a comment here and tell me what you love the most about pearls
Blog about this contest and let me know in a comment

Please tell me exactly how you entered in the comments, so I make sure to count all of your entries.

The contest ends Friday August 5. The winner will be announced on Monday August 8 and must claim the prize by email within 48 hours. Good luck!

photo credit: PearlsofJoy.com

Emma Stine $25 Gift Card Giveaway

Written by WellHeeled on May 24, 2011 · 18 Comments

Raise your hand if you like beautifully designed jewelry at affordable prices.

Raise your hand if you like a $25 gift card to make the jewelry EVEN MORE affordable.

That’s where Emma Stine comes in. Ever since I found this jewelry company through fashion blogger Style Pint’s review, I can’t stop browsing the website. Disclaimer, I have never purchased anything from them before – I asked for a giveaway for you guys instead. That’s why I’m so excited that one reader will get $25 towards the purchase of a shiny new piece of jewelry. Please note, only readers in the U.S. are eligible.

To enter:

Leave a blog comment with the link to your favorite piece of jewelry on Emma Stine’s website.

Additional entries:

1. Twitter: Tweet this post: @WellHeeledBlog is giving away $25 Emma Stine Jewelry Gift Card http://tinyurl.com/emmastine

2. Facebook: One entry for a post on your wall with a link to this giveaway: WellHeeledBlog is giving away $25 Emma Stine Jewelry Gift Card http://tinyurl.com/emmastine

3. Blog: One entry for a post about this giveaway

Please leave the links with the additional entries in the comment so I can count them.

The contest ends Thursday June 2. Winner will be announced on Friday June 3, and will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize.

Winners of the American Express Gift Card Giveaway

Written by WellHeeled on May 2, 2011 · 2 Comments

Thank you to everyone for entering the Administrative Appreciation Week Gift Card Giveaway! Of course, a very big thank you to American Express for sponsoring the giveaway. Sorry for the late notification – I’ve been on the road for the past week and things have been a little hectic.

Without further ado, here are the 5 winners, and their “most memorable thankyous”:

Kfloveinme:

My most memorable “thank you” was from my boss. I was her sales assistant & after we had a week of meetings that was hours long she got me a $75 gift card to my favorite restaurant & a bouquet of flowers. I’ve been lucky to have some great bosses but she had to be the best.

anash:

My most memorable thank you I ever received was when my husband surprised me with a vacation after 3 months of working very hard at my job on a project!

Tabathia B:

When I got my first “real” job as an administrative assistant my boss gave me a belks or it was a prepaid visa gc for $150 to get some clothing for work.

Jennifer Marie:

I have been having a hard time with work lately, very busy, co workers not getting along etc. Yesterday my director told me “I am glad you work here, you are doing a great job!” At that moment it really seemed that things were going to be okay and that I am indeed doing a good job. It meant a lot to me!

Laura:

My most memorable thank you was when I interned at a settlement house and worked with a group of middle school girls. On my last day, they each made me a thank you card and inside they how I had made a difference in their life in the card. I don’t get teary eyed often, but I couldn’t control the emotions this time…

Winners, please email me within 48 hours to claim your prize!

Admin Appreciation Week Giveaway: $50 Gift Card for 5 Lucky Winners!

Written by WellHeeled on April 24, 2011 · 106 Comments

Administrative Professionals Week is April 24-30. To celebrate support staff for all of their hard work, American Express has created a Recognize and Reward Sweepstakes at ForEverythingYouDo.com, where professionals can recognize a standout administrative professional, colleague or peer and enter them to win Gift Card prizes.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of American Express, I will be giving away FIVE $50 gift cards with a winner for each day Monday to Friday. The contest will conclude on Saturday April 30 12 midnight PST.

Five lucky winners will be announced at the end of this week, on Sunday May 1. So… get set, go!

To enter:

You must leave a blog comment about the most memorable “thank you” that they received from a colleague, manager or supervisor.

Additional entries:

1. Twitter: Tweet this post (you can tweet once per day, up to 5 entries): @WellHeeledBlog is giving away 5 $50 AmEx Gift Cards for Admin Appreciation Week http://tinyurl.com/amexgiveaway

2. Facebook: One entry for a post on your wall with a link to this giveaway (you can post once per day, up to 5 entries): WellHeeledBlog is giving away 5 $50 AmEx Gift Cards for Admin Appreciation Week http://tinyurl.com/amexgiveaway

3. Blog: One entry for a post about this giveaway (you can post once per day, up to 5 entries).

Please leave the links with the additional entries in the comment so I can count them.

In addition, separate from this blog contest, you can also help your administrative professional win BIG prizes from American Express. Supervisors, bosses and business-professionals can express gratitude by nominating an administrative professional, peer or colleague from their LinkedIn Network into ForEverythingYouDo.com. The person with the most nominations will receive a $2,500 Gift Card and 100 others will be randomly selected to win $25 Gift Cards.

H&R Block Tax Software Giveaway

Written by WellHeeled on March 7, 2011 · 7 Comments

April 18th is tax filing deadline, just over a month away. If you have already finished your taxes – congratulations! If you haven’t, here’s your chance to win free tax software to make the process just a little less painful.

The Prize: 5 H&R Block Tax Codes ($55 value each)

H&R Block will provide five key codes for me to share with the giveaway winners. Each key code is a one-use code valid for H&R Block At Home Premium Online version (federal only), a $49.95 retail value. The code is valid for $55 and covers sales tax for the redeemer. Entering the code will reduce the total owed by $55. The total tax return may include the cost of one or more state filings which would cost additional fees, each state e-file is $34.95.

Winners will go to this link to redeem their codes.

How to Enter:

Write about this giveaway on your blog, please include link to this post (+2)
Write about this giveaway on your Facebook, please include link to this post (+2)
Tweet about this giveaway with @WellHeeledBlog and linked to this post (+1 for every day you do this)
Comment on this post about what’s your favorite part of doing taxes / taxes in general. (+1)

Please comment and let me know all the ways you’ve entered, and include links to the posts / Facebook / tweets, etc.

Deadline:

This giveaway will end on Sunday, March 20 at midnight PST. I will announce the winners on Monday.

Good luck everyone!

Photo courtesy of HRblock.com. I received no compensation for this giveaway except for the 5 codes which will be provided to the winners of the contest.

Cholula Hot Sauce Giveaway

Written by WellHeeled on March 2, 2011 · 36 Comments

Are you in the mood for something spicy? If the answer’s yes, then you are in luck! Cholula Hot Sauce has generously decided to sponsor a giveaway to help my readers find creative and fun ways to use Cholula on their favorite foods.

The PRIZE: 4-pack of Cholula Hot Sauce, with one bottle of each unique Cholula variety: Original, Chili Garlic, Chili Lime & Chipotle.

To Enter

Leave a comment on this blog telling us about your favorite flavor (or, what you think your favorite flavor would be)

For additional entries

Tweet about this giveaway with a link to this post (+1)
Follow me on Twitter @WellHeeledBlog (+1)
Write about this giveaway on your Facebook or Blog (+1 each)
Write a review of Well Heeled Blog on Alexa (+1)
Subscribe to my RSS feed (+1)

Please leave a comment and let me know how you entered.

Deadline: Thursday March 10 at 12 Midnight PST. I will announce the winner on the blog on Friday March 11. You must claim your prize via email within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

In addition, you can also enter in Cholula’s weekly recipe contest! If you win, your recipe could be featured as Recipe of the Week on our page, and they will send you some awesome Cholula prizes. To get started, join the community at www.facebook.com/cholula and click the “Recipes” tab at the top.