As much as we all love Christmastime it can be stressful. Finances, traffic, long lines, you name it. For me, I try to keep a positive outlook on it and focus on what can I do to make Christmas Shopping for my family easier. I do about 75% of my Christmas Shopping online. But for some family members I have to go to the store and get ideas.
Buying for Dad is pretty simple. He is the prime example of a DIYer. So it was an easier choice on where to shop for his present. This weekend I headed over with the kids to The Home Depot. No traffic, plenty of parking spots, & the best of all…no line checkout lines!!
My children love to participate in The Home Depot’s free workshops on the first Saturday of every month. In December, the workshops are centered on holiday projects so they made Snowflake Napkin Holders. Once you complete the workshops, the children received their commemorative pins & certificates of achievement.
Once the kids were done it was off to find Dad’s gift. I was stuck between finding a gift he can use to organize this garage or workshop, a fire pit for outdoor living, or a power tool. Throughout my shopping trip, I manage to lose focus as I would continuously go back to the Christmas Holiday Decor area. I am totally in love with the Martha Stewart Collection at The Home Depot. Did I need Holiday Decor…No! But my kids were in love with the Large Snoopy Musical Snow globe. Also, I collect Village pieces and didn’t realize that The Home Depot carried their version of Holiday Lighted Village pieces. I had no choice. I had to pick up a Home Depot Store for my village. Now my little village families have the perfect place to find all their Holiday needs.
I went back to tools and finally decided on a Dremel tool kit. He had one previously but had left it on the jobsite one day. I also picked up a few Holiday Decor items & a gift card. The Home Depot Gift card is perfect for someone who is always running into The Home Depot for various projects. The Home Depot also has eGift Cards & The Home Depot is the only Major Retailer that offers video messages you can personalize to be viewed by the recipient. How cool is that!?!
Want to give the gift of organization or your favorite DIYer a new project they can work on? Whether it’s an appliance or a gift card The Home Depot is a gift anyone will love.
GIVEAWAY: (1) $50 Home Depot Gift Card
Mandatory entry: Visit www.homedepot.com/holiday and comment on this post with something they learned at the site.
Additionl Entries:
Follow The Home Depot on Twitter: @HomeDepot
Follow The Home Depot on Facebook
Share this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook for an additional entry. Can be done once a day for additional entries!
All entries must be in the form of a comment below this blog post. Each entry gets it’s own comment. Good Luck!!
Giveaway is open to US entries only. 18 and up. Giveaway will end 12/11/2011 @ 11:59 midnight. The winner will be notified and have 24 hours to respond to my email & chosen using Random.org.
Disclosure: This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and The Home Depot. The Home Depot works with bloggers such as myself to conduct product reviews. They do not tell bloggers what to say about their products or how to say it. The Home Depot fundamentally believes that people should be free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. The Home Depot often provides product – free of charge – to bloggers for review as they did for this post. The Home Depot’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations. The Home Depot provided me with a gift card to shop for the holidays and post my experience. All opinions expressed in this article are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.
Mami2jcn says
I learned how to build an ornament frame as seen in their TV commercial.
Mami2jcn says
I like The Home Depot on FB with my username Mary Happymommy.
Mami2jcn says
I shared on FB–http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=301030809920365&id=100000611160195
Megan says
The link sends me to a different blog entry from Nov. 10th. Help! LOL!
Teresa Fowler says
I learned how to build an ornament frame by watching their video. What a great idea! Hubby will be busy building this weekend
Teresa Fowler says
I follow @HomeDepot on Twitter as @Fowler6. Thank you.
Teresa Fowler says
I already like Home Depot on Facebook. Thank you.
Mistie Wood says
]We learned how to build birdhouses.
Ashley H. says
I learned tips for picking out the perfect tree.
Ashley H. says
I like Home Depot on fb.
tara pittman says
I can get decorating ideas
tara pittman says
followed homedepot on twitter
tara pittman says
liked homedepot on facebook
Elena says
I learned that LED lights are more energy efficient
Elena says
Follow The Home Depot on Facebook as Elena Istomina
Elena says
Follow @HomeDepot on Twitter @ElenaIstomina
Elena says
tweet-http://twitter.com/#!/ElenaIstomina/status/143771484438020096
Stephanie Phelps says
I learned they have solar light How cool is that!
Stephanie Phelps says
I Follow The Home Depot on Facebook (Stephanie Phelps)
Stephanie Phelps says
I shared on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/my4boysand1/posts/120009054780969
Rebecca Fenner says
Like Home Depot on facebook
Rebecca Fenner says
I love the picture frame idea. So cute for grandparents!
Rebecca Fenner says
Shared on facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1468757905
Victoria Williams says
I learned how to make an ornament window frame!! Thanks
Victoria Williams says
Following on Facebook!
Victoria Williams says
Following HD on twitter
Victoria Williams says
Shared on FB
danielle says
I love Homedepot my faverite store I could go there every day.
Maureen says
They have fresh trees and they have over 200 different artificial trees in a wide range of styles, shapes and sizes.
Rose Powell says
I learned tips to pick out the perfect tree!~
Rose Powell says
I’m following HomeDepot on twitter @rar1228
Rose Powell says
I like HomeDepot on Facebook
Rose Powell says
I tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/rar1228/status/143890291336814592
rar1228
daniel says
Homedepot rules
anash says
I learned that you can rent tools at home depot! Thanks for this splendid giveaway
anash says
I follow them on twitter @anashct
email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com
anash says
I tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/anashct/status/144031286196056065
email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com
laurahoffmanlee says
Who knew they had a collegiate collection of trees and wreaths? Mine’s not there of course but maybe next year!
laurahoffmanlee says
I tweeted the giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/laurahoffmanlee/status/144059276871204864
Mami2jcn says
Shared on FB 12/6 with my username Mary Happymommy–http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=106873422763429&id=100000611160195
Angie Agerter says
I also learned how to build an ornament frame, that is right away what caught my attention on the page!
Angie Agerter says
Following Home Depot on Twitter
Angie Agerter says
@Penguinsangel
Angie Agerter says
Following Home Depot on Facebook as well (was already doing this one, happily)
Angie Agerter says
I shared on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwp.me%2FpZCFP-zq&t=The+Home+Depot+Review+%26amp%3B+%2450+Gift+Card+Giveaway+Ends+12%2F11th+11%3A59+Midnight+Central
Angie Agerter says
And lastly (lol)
I tweeted about it: https://twitter.com/#!/Penguinsangel/status/144195088879337472
Elena says
daily fb share: https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=312488495441683&id=100002433695748
Melissa says
I love that they have a gallery of ideas!
Melissa says
Shared on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/#!/SippyCupMom/status/144229400097984512
Melissa says
I follow Home Depot on Twitter!
Melissa says
I like Home Depot on Facebook!
Jennifer says
You can sign up for coupons!
Danielle T says
I learned how to pick the perfect tree!!
Danielle T says
Follow Home Depot on Twitter as grneyedgrl78
Danielle T says
Like Home Depot on FB (danielle murray tallent)
Danielle T says
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/grneyedgrl78/status/144232768723894272
Stacy says
I learned what a large display of inflatable outdoor ornaments they have Great stuff!
Stacy says
I follow the Home Depot on Twitter.
Stacy says
I like Home Depot on facebook.
Stacy says
I tweeted about the contest! https://twitter.com/#!/Swanngirlz/status/144237081705717761
Stacy says
I shared on facebook http://www.facebook.com/stacy.swann/posts/300270936679716
Molly says
I learned that they carry Collegiate designs, who knew?
-Molly
creativityblog@yahoo.com
Molly says
Now following Home Depot via twitter @Creativity4You
Andrea Waters (@antwaters2) says
learned how to build birdhouses
Molly says
Also following HD on facebook as Just a Little Creativity
Andrea Waters (@antwaters2) says
Following on twitter
Andrea Waters (@antwaters2) says
Following on facebook
Ondria Witt says
I learned that they carry Behr paint… my husband’s favorite brand!
Ondria Witt says
Following HD via mommysblckparty on Twitter
Ondria Witt says
Liked HD on Facebook, too!
Mami2jcn says
Shared on FB 12/7 with my username Mary Happymommy–http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=209346472479440&id=100000611160195
Elena says
daily tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/ElenaIstomina/status/144483214684192768
Angie Agerter says
https://twitter.com/#!/Penguinsangel/status/144523082034458624
Karie @ The HoB says
I learned some great tips for picking out the perfect tree!
Karie @ The HoB says
I follow @Homedepot on Twitter! @houseofbledsoe
Karie @ The HoB says
I like Home Depot on FB!
Claire says
I learned how to build an ornament frame by watching their video.
Sarah D. says
i learned that home depot carries the martha stewart collection for christmas decorations.
sarah at realtorsd.com
Sarah D. says
i follow home depot on twitter as sarahndavis
sarah at realtorsd.com
Janice says
I learned how to do an invisible tree ornament project by watching the video. That was so cool!
Sarah D. says
i like home depot on fb as sarah davis
sarah at realtorsd.com
Janice says
I follow The Home Depot on twitter @disneyfan40
Janice says
I follow The Home Depot on Facebook. FB name Jan Peoples
Janice says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/disneyfan40/status/144561185818292224
Sarah D. says
https://twitter.com/#!/SarahNDavis/status/144561161113845760
12/7
sarah at realtorsd.com
gmissycat says
I learned that they rent tools. I did not know that. How cool is that?
gmissycat at yahoo dot com
gmissycat says
I Follow The Home Depot on Twitter as gmissycat
gmissycat at yahoo dot com
gmissycat says
I like Home Depot on FB too as Georgia
gmissycat at yahoo dot com
gmissycat says
Shared on twitter too here
https://twitter.com/#!/gmissycat/status/144571018332217344
gmissycat at yahoo dot com
gmissycat says
Shared on FB too
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=177988745629640&id=202688603074813
gmissycat at yahoo dot com
Melanie Briggs says
I love that you can view videos of tools
Melanie Briggs says
Follow Home Depot on Twitter @cheers4youmommy
Melanie Briggs says
Tweeted about the giveaway
http://twitter.com/#!/cheers4youmommy/status/144579204988665856
3thingsuneed says
I am thrilled to see the instructions for the window frame from the commercial! I found a decorative 4 panel frame behind Kmart last year it has a broken window and it is hand painted on the frame so pretty and I’ve always knew there was something I could do with it as a DIY project Thank You ♥
Emilie C says
I liked the video about the ornament frame! Cool!
Emilie C says
Liked homedepot on FB!
Emilie C says
Followed Homedepot on twitter!
crazedmom says
The invisible Christmas tree ornament caught my eye and I am downloading. It looks so pretty especially when you have an open area.
crazedmom says
I follow Home Depot on facebook.
Mari says
I learned that they also carry inflatable Christmas decor for your lawn.
runningmatey at hotmail dot com
Mari says
http://twitter.com/#!/LuckyDuckyToo/status/144632566979371008
runningmatey at hotmail dot com
Mami2jcn says
Shared on FB 12/8 with my username Mary Happymommy–http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=140180089424536&id=100000611160195
Latonya R says
I saw some neat decorative ideas.
Latonya R says
I follow on twitter as vivaciousgold!
Sarah D. says
12/8
https://twitter.com/#!/SarahNDavis/status/144810982206746624
sarah at realtorsd.com
Elena says
daily tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/ElenaIstomina/status/144931994697076736
Janice says
daily facebook post
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=150060311767379&id=100000080232560
Mari says
http://twitter.com/#!/LuckyDuckyToo/status/144997989541363713
runningmatey at hotmail dot com
Carrie M says
I visited the site and I learned that you can make an ornament frame with some hooks, a drill, and only a few other pieces. The video was helpful.
Carrie M says
I’m a new twitter follower of Home Depot. carriethegood is my tweet name.
Carrie M says
I’m a facebook fan of Home Depot.
gmissycat says
Tweeted here again today
https://twitter.com/#!/gmissycat/status/145093318903214080
gmissycat at yahoo dot com
Mami2jcn says
I shared on FB 12/9 with my username Mary Happymommy–http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=301836263182790&id=100000611160195
Amanda says
i learned that home depot has very cute holiday doormats!
Amanda says
home depot twitter follower @yourstowin
Amanda says
home depot facebook fan (yours to win)
Kelly Hutchinson says
i am embarrassed to say I did not know Home Depot carried Christmas decorations
Kelly Hutchinson says
i am following Home Depot on twitter as sweepingkelly
Kelly Hutchinson says
I liked Home Depot on FB as kelly hutchinson sweeper
Kelly Hutchinson says
http://twitter.com/#!/sweepingkelly/status/145223075330408449
Elena says
shared 12/9:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=258186614237402&id=100002433695748
Janice says
https://twitter.com/#!/disneyfan40/status/145311804506112000
Jessica T. says
I learned that Home Depot sells Martha Stewart decorations.
Jessica T. says
I follow Home Depot on facebook.
Mari says
https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/LuckyDuckyToo/status/145351819210661889
Georgia says
Tweeted again today
https://twitter.com/#!/gmissycat/status/145421445231677440
gmissycat at yahoo dot com
Mami2jcn says
Shared on FB 12/10 with my username Mary Happymommy–http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=232570150148481&id=100000611160195
Mindy says
My husband is a Home Depot junkie but I didn’t know that they carry Martha Stewart products until I browsed the website using your link. Very cool!
Mindy says
I’m following Home Depot on Twitter (mindyvol).
Mindy says
I like Home Depot on Facebook.
Mindy says
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/#!/Mindyvol/status/145580244991090688
Janice says
Shared giveaway on facebook. FB name Jan Peoples
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=148667445235900&id=100000080232560
Elena says
daily tweet-http://twitter.com/#!/ElenaIstomina/status/145699660005253120
Aubrey says
I learned how to choose the perfect christmas tree!
littlegray88 at yahoo dot com
Aubrey says
i like home depot on fb
littlegray88 at yahoo dot com
Aubrey says
i follow home depot on twitter
littlegray88 at yahoo dot com
Cori Westphal says
I learned they have lightup deer for your yard for only $26! And free shipping! I’m SO shopping!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Cori Westphal says
I like Home Depot on Facebook: Cori Eckstrom Westphal (facebook.com/coriwestphal)
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Cori Westphal says
I follow Home Depot on Twitter @coriwestphal
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Cori Westphal says
Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/145712328162287616
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Mari says
http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/145730436272889856
Mami2jcn says
Shared on FB 12/11 with my username Mary Happymommy–http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=217887274954466&id=100000611160195
Janice says
https://twitter.com/#!/disneyfan40/status/145878138369478656
Georgia says
Tweeted again today
https://twitter.com/#!/gmissycat/status/145895424417472512
gmissycat at yahoo dot com
Noelle Cagle says
I learned the Home Depot offers over 200 different kinds artificial trees
beth duncan says
I learned you can shop for the featured item of the week
beth duncan says
I Follow The Home Depot on Twitter
@ClippingMoney
beth duncan says
I Follow The Home Depot on Facebook
beth duncan says
I shared this on my FB page
https://www.facebook.com/elizabethaduncan/posts/172463789518140
Elena says
http://twitter.com/#!/ElenaIstomina/status/145982173533585408
Ellen Christian says
I learned that they sell Martha Stewart Holiday Mats
sayitrahshay says
I learned that I am not crafty. Kidding! I saw that there is free shipping , free in store pickup and free returns.