With Mother's Day just a couple of days away, I am reminded of what a special day it is! I am so blessed to have such a wonderful Mom in my life. She is an incredible woman and someone I know will always be there for me. I'm always one that wants to find the perfect card and gift, but sometimes it's hard. What does Mom really want? Well, Western Union has an idea and that's why I was excited to learn more about their "Return the Love" campaign.
Western Union has a new "Return the Love" campaign, centered around celebrating mothers and encouraging loved ones to give them the perfect gift this Mother's Day. It helps to remind all of us the countless acts of love our mom has shown us throughout the years and how Mother's Day is the perfect time to say 'Thank You' by giving her a gift she really loves.
A recent Western Union consumer survey found that daughters and sons of all ages have good intentions when it comes to finding the perfect gift, but 42 percent find it hard to shop for the perfect gift for mom. That's why Western Union's 'Return the Love' campaign is so great. It's designed to encourage consumers to send the gift of cash this Mother's Day. It's an easy gift to give and is sure to be something Mom will love. What Mom couldn't use $50?! They definitely have both the gift giver and the recipient in mind.
As part of this campaign, Western Union has set up a Flickr page where people can share photos of their moms. Each week, Western Union is selecting photos from this gallery to display on their homepage. Definitely check it out if you get the chance!
Win It: Western Union was not only kind enough to send me a $50 Western Union gift card for Mother's Day...they are also giving FIVE very lucky readers a $50 Western Union gift card as well (they can be used ANYWHERE!)!
Extra Entries: (only valid after the required entry has been completed)
1. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (easily found along the side column). Be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.
2. For FIVE extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to this post) and leave me FIVE comments with the URL to that post.
3. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)
4. For THREE extra entries, Grab my 'Celebrating Moms' event button and leave a comment with the URL where it can be found.
5. For TWO extra entries, Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (Tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste: Enter to win a $50 Western Union Gift Card - Can be used ANYWHERE! (FIVE WINNERS!) @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/26ldnsj Ends 5/28
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9. Enter any of my other current giveaways. Leave me a comment on which one(s)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!
This giveaway will end May 28th and is open to the US Only!
**Western Union provided 6 $50 Western Union Gift Cards (1 for me and 5 for the giveaway). This was not a paid post and my honest opinions have been given**
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I entered your Crocs giveaway!
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http://twitter.com/momsfocus/status/14673227051
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LAURAWI1877 TWEET TWEET
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I follow on twitter @sharonjo2
I tweeted today, thanks :-)
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http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/14699334095
i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/14697538339
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I entered Hayneedle giveaway.
I'd take my twins to the Downtown Aquarium this summer. Thanks
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shopgurl101 at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/giveawayjunkie/status/14705278779
I would buy diapers. Notexciting, but I have twins and they are expensive.
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I just subscribed via email #1.
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I just subscribed via email #2.
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I follow you and tweeted.#1
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I follow you and tweeted.#2
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http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/14706490092
carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com
entered hay needle sandbox, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com
I would get a massage!
babybunny1983@comcast.net
I'm a Fan of A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook
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I entered your DownEast Basics Mix & Match Swimwear Separates Review and Giveaway
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I entered your Scentsy Review and Giveaway
babybunny1983@comcast.net
I entered your Sugar Free Ring Pop Review and Giveaway
babybunny1983@comcast.net
tweet
http://twitter.com/coffeebreakmom/status/14712033762
pong7@comcast.net
I would use it towards dinner with my parents. They are comming up to visit me this summer!
I would go to Hastings and buy lots of 80's cds
captainharper06@yahoo.com
I put in an entry for your Scentsy Review and Giveaway
I put in an entry for the Scentsy Review and Giveaway
captainharper06@yahoo.com
emails subscriber #1
emails subscriber #2
http://twitter.com/dwalline/statuses/14712601670
I entered the crocs giveaway
Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/14712639424
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I entered the DownEast Basic giveaway
I put in an entry for your DownEast Basics Mix & Match Swimwear Separates Review and Giveaway
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I put in an entry for your Scentsy Review and Giveaway
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I put in an entry for your Sugar Free Ring Pop Review and Giveaway
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I put in an entry for the Kolcraft Jeep Wrangler Twin Sport All Weather Double Stroller Review and Giveaway
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I put in an entry for Kolcraft Jeep Wrangler Twin Sport All Weather Double Stroller Review and Giveaway
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tweet http://twitter.com/tracisme123/status/14715160441
I would put it towards the purchase of an outdoor playhouse for my son. We have been wanting to get one for him for this summer and this would be a great help!
teach5301@gmail.com
If I won this, I would save it for Christmas, since my husband's employer stopped giving bonuses! Thanks!
hallieann1 @live.com
I'm an email subscriber! Thanks! entry #1
hallieann1 @live.com
I'm an email subscriber! Thanks! entry #2
hallieann1 @live.com
I "like" you on facebook! Thanks!
hallieann1 @live.com
Wow!! I would use the card for my husband's birthday and throw him a party! I would order food in and not cook!! So it is a win/ win for me.
tinap
tinajanet1@verizon.net
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aechika at hotmail dot com
daily tweet http://twitter.com/redfuzzycow/status/14727200365
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I tweeted
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dt
http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/14734085270
ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com
Tweet:
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daily tweet:
http://twitter.com/spelena/status/14734900427
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I would go out to dinner with my handsome hubby.
heartnsoulcooking@gmail.com
I would go out to dinner with my handsome hubby.
heartnsoulcooking@gmail.com
I subscribe via email - 1st entry.
heartnsoulcooking@gmail.com
I subscribe via email - 2nd entry.
heartnsoulcooking@gmail.com
I'm a fan on FB.
heartnsoulcooking@gmail.com
tweet
http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/14737822810
runningmatey at hotmail dot com
I'd take it to the grocery store along with my regular stack coupons & cards.
I subscribe via email
I subscribe via email
DT http://twitter.com/maybaby522/status/14739559195
nbalogh522 at gmail dot com
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http://twitter.com/fancygrlnancy/status/14739819938
bwneyes100 AT hotmail DOT com
I entered the scentsy giveaway
Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'd pay bills with it.
hismrs2010@aol.com
Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/14750620233
barbara.montyj at gmail dot com
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I would get a new dress!
(email in profile)
I follow you on twitter as "calidreamin87" & I tweeted the giveaway:
http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/14752497537
#1
I follow you on twitter as "calidreamin87" & I tweeted the giveaway:
http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/14752497537
#2
I'm a Fan/Like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook.
Shared on Facebook:
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I follow on GFC via Twitter.
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LAURA
LAURAWI1877
LAURA
BWIRTH1974(AT)YAHOO.COM
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leoandchelle at yahoo dot com
Ent Summer 7-Jenprincess88 at yahoo dot com
tweet-http://twitter.com/hondaray6/status/14764010613
I entered the Hayneedle Sandbox giveaway.
tksubah@hotmail.com
Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/14768668045
I follow on twitter @sharonjo2
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erin.sidmore@gmail dot com
i would get cloth diapers for my boys.
chefsteph82@yahoo.com
I would use it to buy some groceries!
erobison09@gmail.com
I follow you on Twitter #1
Tweeted
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I follow you on Twitter #2
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I follow you on FB
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Purple_lover_04 at msn dot com
Tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/14778184184
pittsy82@Hotmail.com
Since both of my boys are outgrowing their clothes, I would use the gift card to buy them some clothes in the next size.
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
I follow you on Twitter and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/jdeemarie/status/14778424523
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#2 Twitter entry
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I'm a Facebook fan (Jodi J.)
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daily tweet thanks!
http://twitter.com/tracylr233/status/14779754019
entered easy stroller handle, carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com
https://twitter.com/carafferty/status/14782235796
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http://twitter.com/coffeebreakmom/status/14785647292
pong7@comcast.net
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elena.cacahuete(at)gmail(dot)com
Entered the Hayneedle Wooden Sandbox Giveaway.
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I tweeted today, thanks!
http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/14793126683
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aechika at hotmail dot com
I entered Easy Stroll giveaway.
Blogged here: http://getalonghome.com/2010/05/contests-today-30/
Blogged here: http://getalonghome.com/2010/05/contests-today-30/
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Blogged here: http://getalonghome.com/2010/05/contests-today-30/
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I would buy my son some summer clothes...he really needs some!
rachel_demille@yahoo.com
I subscribe by email #1
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I subscribe by email #2
rachel_demille@yahoo.com
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I entered your Hayneedle KidKraft Big Top Covered Wooden Sandbox giveaway.
ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com
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I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/14774523655
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http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/14807061938
runningmatey at hotmail dot com
DT http://twitter.com/maybaby522/status/14807593114
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http://twitter.com/partymix25/status/14810693829
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If I am fortunate enough to win this $50.00 gift card I will probably purchase my daughter a Pillow Pet. The LadyBug of course!
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via email.
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via email.
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I blogged about this awesome giveaway. www.facebook.com/chicagobearsfan1 OR Kimberly Dunek-Buck on facebook.com.
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I blogged about this awesome giveaway. www.facebook.com/chicagobearsfan1 OR Kimberly Dunek-Buck on facebook.com.
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I blogged about this awesome giveaway. www.facebook.com/chicagobearsfan1 OR Kimberly Dunek-Buck on facebook.com.
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I blogged about this awesome giveaway. www.facebook.com/chicagobearsfan1 OR Kimberly Dunek-Buck on facebook.com.
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I blogged about this awesome giveaway. www.facebook.com/chicagobearsfan1 OR Kimberly Dunek-Buck on facebook.com.
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I blogged about this awesome giveaway. www.facebook.com/chicagobearsfan1 OR Kimberly Dunek-Buck on facebook.com.
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I blogged about this awesome giveaway. www.facebook.com/chicagobearsfan1 OR Kimberly Dunek-Buck on facebook.com.
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I follow you on Twitter. Twitter ID: @kimbuckjr
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I follow you on Twitter. My Twitter ID: @kimbuckjr
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I follow you on Twitter. My Twitter ID: @kimbuckjr
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I *tweeted* about this giveaway. http://twitter.com/kimbuckjr/status/14811724003
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I "like/fan" Balancing Mom on Facebook.com.
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I "like/fan" Balancing Mom on Facebook. My Facebook ID is: ChicagoBearsFan1 OR Kimberly Dunek-Buck
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
I follow Balancing Mom on Google Friend Connect. User ID: Kim Buck
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
Alos entered Hayneedle KidKraft Big Top Covered Wooden Sandbox
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I "shared" this giveaway with all my Facebook friends. www.facebook.com/chicagobearfans1 OR Kimberly Dunek-Buck
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
Also entered Crocs Shoes
brandiackermann@hotmail.com
I entered your "Sukey Malloy" Giveaway.
Kim Buck @ kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
http://twitter.com/momsfocus/status/14814092302
Tweet for today:
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https://twitter.com/kanaha/status/14819073957
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tweet https://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/14825553982
If I won, I would use the money to buy my hubby some much needed work pants!
Angie
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anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com
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leoandchelle at yahoo dot com
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Laura
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I'd use my gift card to buy my kids some summer clothes. Right now we're running on absolutely nothing and wearing a lot of clothes over and over again. It's hard being a single mom.
Your button is on my blog
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following on twitter (@kickitykickball)
https://twitter.com/kickitykickball/status/14833480069
tweeted
fan on FB (kristin)
shared contest on FB
following on gfc
email
artisticmom@ymail.com
Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/14836870498
I follow on twitter @sharonjo2
Today's tweet, thanks so much :-)
http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/14838434184
parodi821 at yahoo dot com
Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/14838627977
ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com
I would spend some of it on Starbucks and the rest on groceries.
sundaygirl at gmail dot com
I'm a Google follower. #1
sundaygirl at gmail dot com
I'm a Google follower. #2
sundaygirl at gmail dot com
I entered your scentsy giveaway.
sundaygirl at gmail dot com
I entered the Crocs giveaway.
sundaygirl at gmail dot com
I would love to win. Probably would purchase something new for the home or kitchen that I need.
Tamara
Following you on google friend connect.
Also a fan on facebook.
Tamara
Oh, I would love to take that card and go on a shopping spree for new books!
{joined your google friend connect widget}
I would take my wife of almost 17 years out for a movie and dinner date. We haven't done that in years!
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com