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!)!
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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 would use to buy this weeks groceries or maybe a new outfit :)
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I would take my mom out to dinner.
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My son's Bday is coming up so I would use it towards that
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I would use my giftcard towards the purchase of a cricut.
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MANDATORY ENTRY: "IF" I am lucky enough to win...I will PROBABLY use the gift card to purchase a NICE "Father's Day" gift for my husband. Or maybe I'll just give him the gift card so I don't have to think about what I'm gonna buy him for Father's Day cuz I NEVER know what to get him. He hates whatever I buy him.
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I could use it for wohen my mom and I take the Kids to see Curious George show.
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So nice! I need it for groceries...and maybe stocking up on donuts ;)
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I would use it to buy a bounce and spin toy for my son. :)
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I tweeted about this giveaway.
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entered the sandbox giveaway
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i would probably use it to pay on a bill or buy groceries! Pretty boring but practical!
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