Tuesday, December 14, 2010

CSN Stores, Extra Seating, and a Giveaway

*Contest Over - Winner is traciet*

Now that the Holidays are here and we have more family gatherings, I find that we need a few more places for people to sit. The floor is always good and that is where I tend to sit when there are no chairs left but not everyone can sit on the floor. Another option might be to use home bar furniture like bar stools. CSN has a great selection of bar stools and pub tables from modern to traditional to outdoor styles.

I really like the shape of this bar stool. It's fun.


I have a few friends that have pub style tables and I really like them. I like their height. This would be the table and chair set I'd choose. I think my style leans more towards simple clean lines with a bit of traditional in the mix. Actually, this set looks similar to our Amish made table and chair set we have now.



You can find so much more at CSN's 200+ stores than you'd have imagined. I'm really loving this sandbox and think that we need to upgrade our plastic ladybug sandbox to this much larger and nicer box.



Buttercup and Pony would adore this vanity and the standing mirror would go great in their room near their dress-up center.




And I think that every kid should have an easel for maximum art production.




If you remember, I reviewed a toddler bed last year and found CSN a great company to work with. They have quality products and great service.

Giveaway

I have a great surprise for you. CSN Stores has allowed me to offer my readers and guests an $80 gift certificate to their stores. I'm going to make this giveaway really simple to enter with just one mandatory entry question (which gives everyone one entry into the giveaway).

Rules and How to Enter
  • Mandatory Entry: Visit CSN stores and leave a comment on this post with something you found that you think makes a great gift for a friend or family member.
  • giveaway ends December 19, 2010 at 11:59 pm est.
  • winner will be chosen using random.org sequence generator, first number listed is the winner according to comment order on blog post.
  • winner will be contacted by email shortly after giveaway ends (or the next morning) and will have 2 days to respond (from time/date stamp on email) in order to claim their prize or a new winner will be drawn.
  • please have your email available in your profile or leave it in your comment (if I can't send you an email, you can't win).
  • one entry per person (please don't leave multiple comments. The first comment will be your entry and all others will be thrown out)
  • giveaway is open to US and Canada residents (anyone may enter even if you know me in real life or have never met me as long as you live in the US or Canada. Random.org picks the winners)
  • shipping charges may apply
  • rules and dates subject to change
  • sponsor is responsible for prizes
And just because I'm curious, what do you use for extra seating?




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disclosure:
I was not paid to write this post and did not receive any compensation; however, I am a CSN preferred blogger and have received review products in the past. CSN stores offered to provide my readers with a giveaway. All opinions are my own.

77 comments:

  1. I think my mom would love one of these Hamilton Beach coffee makers! She is a HUGE coffee drinker.I think it is why she is so super skinny
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

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  2. My mother in law would just love these plant stands:

    4D Concepts 3 Piece Slate Square Plant Stands w/ Slate Tops - 601623


    http://www.csnstores.com/4D-Concepts-601623-FDC1063.html?cv=

    debbiebellows(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. While I love the Liz Claiborne Heritage Print Satchel, I know that it would be equally love by my sister who is expecting and this would make the perfect bag for her.
    msgb245 at gmail dot com

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  4. I'd use it toward a guidecraft kitchen helper -- a perfect gift for my little one.

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  5. I would use it towards a step 2 waterwheel play table for my daughter.

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  6. i want to buy my son the plasma car in red for x-mas
    tcogbill at live dot com

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  7. This is going to sound nuts, but I would love to give these to my husband (for the dog) Ruff Wear Bark'n Boots™ Skyliner™ Dog Boots - Set of 4 - 1510 - because every single time we let the dog out, he needs his paws wiped when he comes in and it's a real pain! These would save my hubby's back and an annoying chore as well.

    We are terrible hosts. We don't really have extra seating. Worst comes to worst, my husband and I sit on the floor and leave the chairs to the guests!

    ebickell at hotmail dot com

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  8. For a cowoker

    I would get an fire extinguisher

    http://www.csnstores.com/KIDDE------------KID466112-UFK1003.html

    tahearn at roadrunner dot com

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  9. I would love to get my granddaughters a new bed with a trundle for Christmas. Canwood Furniture Base Camp Twin Bed in Cherry with trundle.

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  10. i would love to get the guidecraft swan lake table and chair set. amypugmire@live.com

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  11. The Journee Collection Women's Russel 02 Boots in Black would be a great gift for my daughter! :)

    showcasesisters at gmail dot com

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  12. My little guy would love the K'NEX Kid K'Nex Railroad Pals Building Set

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  13. I say the Sitcom Cameo Lounge chair. Very cool and chic for my friend Shellee. Happybirthdayfree@gmail.com

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  14. I would love the MOBI AV Wireless Color Monitor. Great way to monitor the baby through out the house.

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  15. My Mother-in-law loves napkins...she would love the Patch Magic Tan and Red Plaid Napkin...thanks for the chance to win...

    dan_jody at live.com

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  16. For my sister-in-law, the Peg Perego Si 2010 Stroller in Kiwi would make a great gift as she is expecting her baby soon.

    For extra seating, we wing it. On Thanksgiving, we used the office chair, the living room rocking chair and even the exercise ball.

    pinkveganmiso(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. I'd get my hubby some Briggs & Riley Carry on luggage.
    bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  18. My mother in law would love the Rachael Ray cookware.
    dgoodridge84@yahoo.com

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  19. My daughter would LOVE the Corelle Tjoo doll!

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  20. I would to get paula deen cookware in red! tracietrump@yahoo.com

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  21. I would get wooden blocks for my grandson! dlcwins55@yahoo.com

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  22. I would love to receive as a gift the Powell Antique Black Demilune Console Table.
    Sheila
    chiliburger@icehouse.net

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  23. I'd have to go with The EX By Raffaele Iannello Skewer Set with Unique Red Holder and Tray :) It would definitely be a conversation piece

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  24. Hi! Everybody needs some new stuff for the kitchen so I would get some nifty kitchen gadget.

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  25. My sister would love this Paula Deen Soup & Stew set:
    http://www.csnstores.com/Paula-Deen-19771-EEN1121.html
    onepilgrim86[at]yahoo.com

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  26. Le Creuset cookware from cookware.com is always a great gift!!

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  27. My sis would love this - George Kovacs Comfy Eyes Full Spectrum Floor Lamp in Bronze.
    She's been strongly hinting about a floor lamp!
    Thank you.
    barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com

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  28. The George Foreman Next Generation Grill will be a great gift for my RV friend.

    kg4rmt at arrl dot net

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  29. My MOM would love this omelette pan Calphalon Simply Nonstick 12" Omelette Pan - SA1392H
    She makes one EVERY MORNING!!!!
    Thanks!
    - Daddy Rich
    daddyrichispoor@gmail.com

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  30. My sister would love the CucinaPro Pasta Fresh 5 Machine!
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  31. My mom would love the Sutherland Baskets Academy Picnic Basket. She loves a good picnic.

    If I'm in a bind for extra seating I will use our camping chairs. They don't exactly match the decor but they get the job done.

    dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. My mom would love the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer in Onyx Black! Its a bit pricey, but $80 would certainly help!
    erinnicole14@gmail.com

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  33. Hi, the Violet Linen Luxury Damask Design Tablecloth in Beige - Luxury Damak 1301-BE would make a lovely gift for my mother. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net

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  34. An electric kettle, maybe the Kalorik, would be great for my wife's tea habit! mike.karr at gmail.com

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  35. My mom loves lighthouses. It reminds her of home, down east in New Brunswick. When I was going thru the CSN Stores site, I discovered the Dale Tiffany Luster Gold Lighthouse Accent Lamp in Antique Gold, http://www.csnstores.com/Dale-Tiffany-1401-DT1965.html . I know should would love this, if not for Christmas, then for her birthday, which is in January.
    karenb1961(at)gmail(dot)com

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  36. A pair of BearPaw boots would make a great gift!

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  37. an electric blanket to keep them toasty on those coooold nights...
    tawndam at hotmail.com

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  38. I think the Rachael Ray Bubble & Brown oval casserole would make a great gift! Or my mom could use one of the 5 foot tall cat condos that they have!

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  39. The Step2 LifeStyle Deluxe Kitchen Playset - 7248KRSKU #: STP1085 would make a great gift for my 4 year old daughter.

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  40. I would get my daughter a step 2 wagon
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  41. I'd like to get my grandson the sledworks mountain boy royal flyer sled
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  42. i'd luv the 12 pcs. knife block set.

    swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com

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  43. We don't have a problem with extra seating because we rarely have company over. Works out very well. :)

    swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com

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  44. I'd love to get the Posh Pelts Arctic Fox Faux Fur Throw Blanket for my mom!

    http://www.csnstores.com/Posh-Pelts-AF-Throw-PSH1003.html

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  45. Earth® Women's Invent Boots in Iron Grey Suede - 100060WSDE-Iron Grey Suede would be a great gift for my mom!

    http://www.csnstores.com/100060WSDE-Iron-Grey-Suede-ERH1055.html

    sswpss at yahoo dot com

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  46. The Evenflo Big Kid Booster Seat in Mercury will be a great gift for my son, the give of safety!
    katiekarr at gmail dot com

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  47. A pair of Sebago docksiders would make a great gift for my husband.

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  48. I would love to get our new baby #4due in July, a navy ERGObaby carrier. They make a great gift for any new mom!
    sbaka3 at gmail dot com

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  49. I think my friend who is an avid cook would like an OXO Mandoline Slicer.

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

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  50. I would love to get the KidKraft Pink Retro Kitchen for my granddaugher.

    grannylovesgiftbaskets@hotmail.com

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  51. this cutlery set would make a great gift
    http://www.csnstores.com/Zwilling-JA-Henckels-15705-000-JAH1456.html

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  52. I want to get a Thames & Kosmos science kit for my son, the Wind Power one looks good to me.

    ajolly1456 at gmail dot com

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  53. My son would love the Butler Masterpiece Multi-Game Card Table that is on sale for $559!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  54. I would love to get some wooden blocks for my gandson! dlcwins55@yahoo.com

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  55. I would get paula deen cookware in red! tracietrump@yaoo.com

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  56. The Maclaren stroller would be great for my daughter. medwards48@carolina.rr.com

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  57. Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel 4-Piece "Soup It Up" Cookware Set in Orange - 19644 like to get this for my sis
    thanks for the giveaway
    Happy Holidays
    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  58. I love how your making it only one entry per person. It's so tedious and time consuming adding each extra entry. I wish all blogs would do it this way.

    Wowwee Alive Labradoodle Puppy - 9301
    would make a great gift for my daughter.

    chevybelair1 at juno dot com

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  59. my mom would love the Lenox Dinnerware Butterflies and Lace Large Vase

    miryfaye at yahoo.com

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  60. My sister is going to be getting an apartment on her own, so some Rachel Ray cookware would be great for her.

    judychrz at gmail.com

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  61. I would get this: http://www.csnstores.com/Ameriwood-Industries-03253GM-AR1556.html
    kasandriareasoner@att.net

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  62. I'd like to get my mother-in-law a Cuisinart blender! And we don't have extra seating issues normally, but if necessary we'll pull some office chairs up to the dining table or dining room chairs into the living room!

    eemoody77 at gmail dot com

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  63. I like the Ironwood Gourmet Round Chopping Board -- it would make a fabulous gift for my friend who often hosts wine and cheese parties. My info is available in my profile. Thanks for hosting!

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  64. This would make a great gift for the entire family
    http://www.csnstores.com/Cuisinart-DCC-1150BK-CUI1081.html

    ewhatley at embarqmail dot com

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  65. My bf would love the The Memory Company Buffalo Bills 22" Printed Mirror - NFL-BUF-858

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  66. My grandson would love the train table.

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  67. I'd love to buy anything Fleur de Lis!!

    Thank you for the opportunity!

    kdemarchis at gmail dot com

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  68. The Dora the Explorer 10th Aniversary 3 Tier Organizer and Toy Box would be a great gift for my niece

    ReggieM1961 [at] gmail [dot] com

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  69. My mom would love a sterling silver etched bracelet! http://www.csnstores.com/Skyline-Silver-SB-457-SSV1036.html

    Thanks so much!
    Alissia
    alissiamontanez@gmail.com

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  70. This would be a nice purse for my mom:
    http://www.csnstores.com/Sydney-Love-10405-SYV1300.html

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  71. I'd like to use it toward some new sheets for my room. Thanks for the opportunity!

    alise(at)bigmama247(dot)com

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  72. I LOVE the Timberland Women's Granby Tall Boots in Dark Brown

    kissyjensen at gmail dot com

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  73. I would love to get the Susan G. Komen Inspired Collection 3 Piece Luggage Set in Komen Pink Ribbon on Solid Pink for my sister!

    mickeycoutts at yahoo dot com

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  74. My mother would love a hamilton beach brewstation!

    gina.m.maddox AT gmail.com

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  75. I think the KitchenAid 5-Speed Blender w / Polycarbonate Pitcher in Black - KSB560OB would make a great gift for my daughter.
    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  76. My mom would LOVE the WovenWorkz anketOh So Soft Super Soft Blanket!!

    Email: melissajackson07@gmail.com

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  77. The Bradley Smoker 5 Flavor Variety 60 Pack (Alder, Maple, Cherry, Hickory, and Special Blend) would be a great gift for my father.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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