Consider giving the gift of American Express Gift Cards because they can be used almost everywhere (at over 70,000 retailers, at any retailer that accepts American Express) and there are no fees after purchase. You can buy them online, check out the fun designs, you can even customize with your own photo (look at Santa on the left) or message! I love giving practical gifts, and this is a very practical gift that can be used on necessities like groceries. Denominations start at $25 for these gift cards, there are no monthly fees and these gift cards can not lose value because the funds on them never expire.
In this giveaway sponsored by American Express, ten lucky readers will win a $50 American Express Gift Card. Wow – those ten readers are going to love this prize to give to themselves or someone else, so please take a minute to enter!
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This giveaway will close Thursday, December 10 at 11:59 pm CT. I’ll announce the first name of the winner in a new post after the giveaway closes and contact the winner by email. I will draw the names of the winner by using the random number generator at Random.org from the eligible entries received. I will not share your email address or mailing address with anyone. I will provide American Express with the comments left (including your first name only and your response to the question). This giveaway is only open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. The winners will receive their prize directly from Freebies 4 Mom.
You must complete this form to enter this giveaway. If you can’t view the entry form below click here. If you still can’t view the form, please email me with your name and what you would spend an American Express gift card on if you received one as a gift and the subject line “American Express Giveaway”. Please enter this giveaway only once per household.
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Good luck and remember that you need to complete the form to enter this giveaway. You are welcome and encouraged to post comments here, but any comments will not be considered as entries in this giveaway. Just for fun, please copy your answer to the question in my form above, and leave it as a comment. If someone gave you a $50 American Express Gift Card, what would you buy for yourself? Be as specific or general as you want! I’ve got to be honest with you and say I’d probably spend it on the practical gift of groceries.
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My partner is about to have a baby and it would be so great to be able to use this card to buy some baby clothes.
I would buy a coat or some new clothes.
Hmmmm this is hard because I can only think of things for my toddler, husband or the house. HMMM! A massage!
I would buy a portable DVD player for the little ones to watch DVD in the car or when we are waiting at appointmentskarenmed409 at comcast dot net
Stocking stuffers for everyone!
my husband just lost his job so i've been working 48 hr. shifts as a firefighter/ paramedic. i'd use it to give my boys a goo christmas.
I would buy myself a pair of Vans sneakers that I have been wanting for the past five years! Or talk my family out to dinner, since we don't get to do that too often.
I would give it to my daughter to buy winter clothes for my 3 granddaughters.
I would give it to my daughter so she can buy food and clothes for her, her husband and their 2 children…they are going through some tough times right now.
If I got to spend it all on me I would use it for a relaxing massage. It's been waaaay to long since I had one of those!
I would buy my daughter some books and games for Christmas.
I said I'd use the gift card to get a new, comfortable set of dumbbells
I would use it to buy things my husband needs in Afghanistan. He is currently deployed on his first deployment. I try to buy him lots of comfort items and it tends to get a little expensive. This would help immensely!
I would buy a new iron pan to cook breakfast with. Mine is pretty old and leaves little black dots behind(unsafe, I know),so I'd like a new one.
GROCERIES!!! that is what coupons are for. PEDICURE…we deserve pampering ourselves…
I'd most likely buy more clothes for the little girls.They seem to love new clothes even at their age.Or it could end up going to groceries LOL
I would actually GIFT it to my best friend so that my Godson could have a great Christmas this year-My best friend is out of work, so this would be a huge blessing!thank you:)
I would use the $50 American Express gift card to buy 2 boys a christmas gift or use it to treat myself since my birthday is this month as well.
Thanks for all the emails- and giveaways you do….may you and your family have a blessed Christmas and New Year.
I would use it to help buy gifts for the family my daughter's Student Council is sponsoring this Christmas
I did not see buying for myself part, either. I would actually use this card to pay for the date at restaurant, just my hubby and I, no kids. It's been a long time since we had an evening aloneThank you for this and all other give aways you have been doing!
I would use it to take my daughter out to a nice restaurant for her birthday.
I would definetly use it towards Christmas to keep the cost down.
I would buy myself a nice warm nightgown with matching slippers
I wouldn't spend the gift card, I would give it to my parents.
I would buy winter warmies…thick socks, new gloves for the kids, fleece PJ's!
I would buy a watch as I have lost my current one :-(
I just entered the giveaway. I would love to buy a nice leather handbag.
I would buy my 17 yr old son some new NEW BALANCE shoes, he has lost 100 lbs since April and not just his body, but his feet have shrunk.
I would purchase some art supplies for my husband for Christmas, he never buys himself anything and he would love to have new supplies.
I'd probably get some things for our new house. A great art piece or some knick knacks!
Since I'm a Mom, I wouldn't get something for myself, it would go to my family, for something we could all enjoy. Like some board games, movies and treats. Or I'd buy someone a Christmas gift!
I would adopt a family through Salvation Army. It's as much for me as it is for them. I love seeing their faces when we deliver the gifts!!!
I would give it to my son, who is so giving of himself that he volunteers and works and does not work for money.
I would buy myself either a massage or a haircut at a salon. Neither of them are things that I would normally spend money on, but would really like to pamper myself with.
I would use it s gas money to pick up my kids for Christmas or buy groceries since I am hoping to have everyone home for the holidays
I would use it to but the paint we need to paint the nursery. We have a 9 month old and one due in April (both girls!). We have the 9 month old in a small room now and we are going to move them both into the bigger room and keep the small room for when family visits. We need pink paint though and there never seems to be enough money at the end of the month. So this prize would be wonderful!
I would give it to my daughter to buy her college textbooks.
Anonymous said: If someone gave me this gift card,I would have to say i would spend it on my first granddaughter that i'm raiseing by my self.
My husband and I are unemployed and I am a fulltime student, we need all the help we can get right now.
If I had to buy something for myself instead of for my daughter, which I love doing, it would have to be boots. My daughter keeps telling me that I need to buy something for myself.
i would give to a local church that makes up holiday baskets for families
I would take it to the Second Harvest Food Bank. They are in desparate need right now and I have been blessed more than I could ever hope for already.
Well considering money is tight I would spend it on things my kids need
I just had a baby and I would probably use it to buy a nice outfit to wear for Christmas. I am still in some maternity clothes or my fat clothes and maybe it will help me feel better about myself and make me feel pretty again.
$50 would fill everyone's stockings – even the dogs'!!
Something sexy from Victoria's Secret. ;-)
I would give it to my niece. I am so proud of her I can scream from the rooftops!!! She received her GED recentlty at age 21. I am so proud and I want to show her how much I am by being able to help out with her baby due this Jan. She could use all the help she can get financially and emotionally.
I consider this spending it on myself, since I love fostering cats, so it's a 'hobby' of sorts of mine. If I was given an American Express gift card I would probably use it to help pay for the vet bills for a foster cat I'm taking care of right now. That way I could help her find her forever home faster, because she'll be spayed and ready to curl up in someone heart forever!!
I would use the $50 American express gift card to buy toys for my son.
I could use extra gift giving money!
I would use the card to buy groceries for Christmas break. I have six children who are all out of school for the holidays and they eat like you wouldn't believe!Combine this card with some coupons and $50 can get you a long way.
I would use the card to buy more gifts for our "Have a Heart" tree, the local giving tree. I am only able to buy gifts for one child this year, but so badly want to help more!!! Thank you!
I'd most likely get Christmas presents for my kids. I love watching them on Christmas morning. Even my oldest son, the grumpy never smiling teen-ager, is cheerful on Christmas morning :)
I would buy my daughter presents for Christmas. My husband lost his job over a year ago and I am in my last year of school trying to finish my degree. We have had a tough year and I would love to buy her presents for Christmas.
I would give it to my son. He is a teenager and hard to buy for. Also he feels like a big man using a"credit card"
I would use the money to help pay for my mothers new dentures for Christmas. Thanks for the drawing…
I would LOVE to buy myself a "bender ball." I hear it's a great way to umm…unload…some of the holiday pounds!
Ooops! I just realized that it was "What would you buy for yourself?" The form cut that part out…So, if I was buying for myself, it would not be a train table!LOL! I would probably go for a new crockpot..Mine is on it's last leg! Oh, and thanks again for the free Christmas card deal…Ours turned out great!sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
If I could talk myself out of spending it on groceries, I'd probably buy myself something fun at the outlet mall. Or treat the hubby and myself to a nice dinner! :)
I would buy Cozy Outfit for my daughter
I'd like to say that I would use it buy myself some new clothing, but in reality, it would probably by groceries or household goods!
Finances are pretty lean this year…as they are for everyone. I've been out of my favorite Philosophy face cream for awhile…I would buy the larger jar and stretch it for a few months!familymonaghan@gmail.com
I'd buy maternity clothes!
Awesome giveaway! Thank you!
Get a well needed massage!!!!
First, I find it extremely difficult to spend money on myself so this is hard… but I suppose I would actually spend it on a really nice haircut! I haven't actually been to a "real" hairstylist since my daughter was born (3 years ago in January!!!!!!) It would be pure luxury!
I would use the $50 American Express gift card for a couple of photo memory books. One for my family and one to send to my elderly parents who lived 2000 miles away!
I have four little girls and money is tight this year. I could buy a lot of gifts with that. One of them has a birthday a few days after.
My husband and I might actually buy gifts for each other this Christmas. We buy for others and always neglect ourselves.
we dont have money for presents this christmas i would like to spend that in a christmas gift for my 2 1/2 Y-Old Son
I have been lusting for a pair of over-the-knee boots-
I would use it on the trip my family & I are taking to San Francisco in January. It would be nice to have the extra spending money.-Janice
I would love some new sweaters. We also still have so many last minute Christmas gifts that we need to buy.
I'm having baby #2 in February and I'd hold on to this card to buy myself a few new clothing items. Almost every shirt I own has a hole or stain or something!
I would have to get my parents something nice.
This time I would spend it on myself :) I'm starting to get my pre-baby body back and could use a new thing or two in my closet :)
My daughter is 9 months old, but we still haven't been able to afford a crib. If someone gave me a 50 dollar gift card i would put the money towards a nice crib!
I'd probably finish up my Christmas shopping… stocking stuffers most likely.
Groceries for the Hungry to Feed My People In Missouri
We are expecting a baby girl in 7 weeks and don't even have any bedding for her yet! If this card were given to us, we would definitely use it to purchase some much needed baby supplies! Thanks!
I would give it to my niece so she could buy the jacket she has been wanting for Christmas.
i woud save it tell april when i go to meat my birth father
I would honesty have to buy something for my husband, the last on my list, a hunting shirt or some tools!
I would definitely buy some clothes for myself (something I don't get to do very often!). I might even take an afternoon off from my mommy duties and head over to Victoria's Secret and pamper myself a little bit!
I would help my friend who's husband is ill buy food for her family or pay bills
I would buy some new winter pants for this snowy Houston climate! ;-)Mariannebtw – cute Santa pic from the preschool!
My husband and I are not buying eachother gift this year but if I were to win, I would buy him the Craftsman drill he was just recently looking at.
If this was given to me as a gift I would regift it to my husband for his Kindle fund! Thanks!
That would buy our groceries for a week and that would be great.
I just entered the giveaway. I would love to win to buy some fun new games or crafts to do with my three beautiful daughters. There is no better gift to give a child than your time.
I would love to use to to buy some really nice ingredients for a gourmet dinner for my husband. I have really gotten into cooking lately and would love to test out some of my new skills by surprising him with a wonderful, home cooked, 5 star dinner!
My husband and I are moving to Italy at the beginning of 2010 and would use the gift card to buy a delicious Italian meal to celebrate! Thank you!!