Sponsored by Sears. Written and thought-out by me.
Stores have been featuring Christmas décor for months. Thanksgiving is in a little over three weeks. Christmas is in less than TWO months. You have a LOT of people to send gifts to. Time’s running out.
Are you going to panic? NO. You’re going to be a champ. You’re going to conquer the holiday shopping olympics. And Sears will help you take Gold and make you the superstar you were meant to be.
That is because at Sears you can always count on getting more…more value, more brands, more rewards and more ways to shop.
For instance, as a sort of “Thanks for having me over” gift, for the first time I went over to my boyfriend’s house, I had made him a basket containing cooking thingies in both our Alma Maters’ colors. (Dark blue and orange are for his Auburn University and red and white are for my U. of Utah.)
Needless to say, he was over. the. moon: He thought the things were cool (he likes and needs to cook) but my having researched the colors and put it all together was what rocked for him. (Aw…)
Now that I’ve visited him a couple times and been spotting a few things he might need (incl. something for those bare walls of his), I think I have an idea for another basket (I like making gift baskets, in case you hadn’t been able to tell by now), and this time I’ll do all my shopping at Sears.
#MORETOYOU
I’ll get to how you can win ^one^ after I tell you about a really cool campaign Sears launched to show all the ways its stores offer more. As part of its #MoreToYou initiative, Sears set out to surprise real people based on their actual tweets–capturing heartfelt and riveting emotional reactions in an online series of short videos.
Father’s Day
One video that resonated with me is one where a young woman was stumped on what to get her dad for Father’s Day, (I’ve been in her shoes many times..) but her visit to Sears revealed dozens of options for her to choose from. The moral of the story is that from apparel and home goods to electronics and tools, Sears is the go-to gift destination no matter who you are shopping for:
Surprising Dad with Craftsman
The second video I enjoyed–as it resonated with me the MOSTEST–almost read my mind because it shows something my mom and I have been wanting to do for my dad for YEEEARS. It’s the story of a Hispanic family, which means I basically bawled. In it, another young woman and her family surprised their dad with a new work station (!!!), complete with Craftsman tools. In case you didn’t know, Sears is the exclusive retailer of Craftsman, America’s most trusted tool brand.
More Great Videos
- In Proud to Give More to All, Sears helped four couples start their lives together during the Chicago Pride Parade with its gift registry.
- In Giving More to Busy Moms, the company’s In-Vehicle Pickup service (which is powered by the Shop Your Way mobile app) helped make the task of shopping with a baby was much easier for a mom. In a nutshell, the service enables you to pick up your online purchases at any Sears store within five minutes of arrival, without ever leaving your car.
- Sending your Child Off to College was inspired by a tweet from a mom coming to grips with her son heading off to college. In it, “Anyone, Anywhere Pick-up” (which allows you to shop online for yourself or a loved one and have the order picked up by anyone, at any Sears store across the country) let a mom to give her son a heartfelt surprise when she couldn’t be with him in person.
- Last but not least, in Sears Bakes Up A Surprise, the company gives a young woman a BIG surprise after her oven breaks while she was trying to bake a birthday cake.
The warm fuzzies just keep on coming…
THE GIVEAWAY: DON’T YOU WANT A $50 SEARS GIFT CARD?
Because I knew you would want some holiday cash, I was super excited to bring this opportunity to you. Entering is easy: Just complete the few simple tasks below (I do verify each one’s accurate!) and a winner will be randomly chosen in a week. There are only six tasks–and only three are required to unlock the rest–but they’re worth lots of points–hence the double digits under “Total Entries” :).
BUENA SUERTE!! (PS- View this giveaway on your mobile device here.)
Can’t wait to see your answers in the comments :D!
Elena says
My favorite video is Proud to Give More to All
Elena says
I would buy Christmas gifts
Ashley Bree Perez says
I would buy Christmas decor for my home!
Ashley Bree Perez says
I love the Proud to Give More to all :)
Nicole Dz says
My favorite video is the Sending your Child Off to College video.
Nicole Dz says
I would love to use this gift card towards buying a new Kitchen-Aid Mixer for the holidays.
Amanda Sakovitz says
I liked Giving More to Busy Moms
Thomas Murphy says
I like the Dad Goes in Disguise for His Daughter video.
ellen casper says
My favorite was Proud to Give More to All
Aaron says
Sears: Sorpresa De Una Hija (A Daughter’s Surprise)
Edith Rodriguez says
“Sorpresa de una hija” was my favorite. It reminded me so much of my family and how my dad would also cry if I ever surprised him with craftsman tools. Also reminded me of my handyman hubby. :)
Adrienne gordon says
Giving more to Busy Moms was my favorite
laura says
these videos are great! I loved the proud to give more to all, but the content in all of them is brilliant
nickie says
My favorite was Proud to Give More to All and I would buy gifts.
McKim says
I liked Father’s Day.
James Robert says
Giving More to Busy Moms was pretty good
James Robert says
I would buy some Christmas lights for our tree
Dana Rodriguez says
Great videos! I liked Sears Bakes Up A Surprise.
Dana Rodriguez says
I would get started on Christmas shopping.
Meghan Malicoat says
I would say Giving More to Busy Moms, being a busy mom myself it hits home.
Meghan Malicoat says
I would buy some clothing for my daughter if I won the gift card.
Tanya White says
I really like the video Giving More to Busy Moms.
Tanya White says
I would buy my daughter a outfit or two
rich m says
i liked the Father’s Day video :)
Michele says
I enjoyed the “Sending your child off to college” video. My son will be going off to college soon.
Birdiebee says
I like the Giving More to Busy Moms video.
Birdiebee says
I would put the $50 toward a washing machine as I do not own one.
Natalie Applewhite says
I just loved that sweet Fathers Day video!
Maryann D. says
I like the Giving More to Busy Moms video.
susan smoaks says
the proud to give more to all video is my favorite
AwayGirl100 says
I loved the Father’s Day video. Seeing the love between a father and his daughter made me tear up!
Rosey says
The first video was my favorite. I like that she recognized her dad, even when he was in disguise. :)
Kelly D says
I liked the Father’s Day video.
Kelly D says
I would buy winter clothing for my kids.
chris z says
i like the fathers day video
Kimmy Ripley says
I enjoyed the Father’s Day video.
Stephanie says
I like the Giving More to Busy Moms video
Kristen says
I liked Dad Goes In Disguise….so sweet.
stephanie says
i would buy my daughter clothes
Maryann D. says
I would like to buy my daughter some clothing.
Cynthia C says
I like the Surprising Dad with Craftsman video.
Natalie says
My favorite is the Giving More to Busy Moms video
Natalie says
If I won I would buy some new pants and gifts for Christmas.
Deb K says
I like the Surprising Dad with Craftsman video.
Deb K says
I would get some gifts fir the grandchildren.
Darlene Carbajal says
I like the Father’s Day video. :)
Darlene Carbajal says
I would buy new clothes!
s riches says
The Surprising Dad with Craftsman video is very sweet. I enjoyed it.
al says
Dad goes in Disguise.
Leanne Godfrey says
Dad Goes in Disguise for his Daughter is my favorite.
Leanne Godfrey says
I would get some new towels with it.
shelly peterson says
I liked the Surprising Dad with Craftsman video
shelly peterson says
I would shop for Christmas presents for the kids
Donna George says
I would buy something for my dad
Donna George says
I loved the surprise dad
Anna E. says
I liked Sears Bakes Up A Surprise.
Ruth Griffeth says
I really enjoyed a Daughters Surprise. When my now ex-husband was coming home from Desert Storm our oldest son was almost 3 when he came home and our son completely freaked out when he saw Daddy.
Ruth Griffeth says
I would use the Sears GC on a nice outfit for me, or a couple of Christmas presents for the family.
Erica B. says
I like giving more to busy moms.
Cynthia Richardson says
I liked the Sending Your Child Off to College video
Penny Snyder says
Love the Surprising Dad with Craftsman video!!~
Carly D. says
I liked the Craftsman video!
Erica Best says
Giving More to Busy Moms
Shannon F says
I liked Dad Goes In Disguise for Daughter video! So cute!
Shannon F says
I would buy new clothes for my daughter. Probably a Christmas dress and a birthday outfit!
Roseann M says
I liked the Surprising Dad with Craftsman video.
Caroline Wampler says
Giving more to busy moms
Caroline Wampler says
I would get a new pair of shoes!
Mickie says
I liked the suprising dad with craftsman video best
Dawn S. says
I like the Fathers Day one best!
Dawn S. says
My husband would be getting some new tools for Christmas if I won this!
ellen casper says
I would get a ratchet set for my husband
Sarah Cool says
I love the video where the dad goes in disguise for his daughter
Bridgett Wilbur says
Surprizing dad with craftsman is my favorite.
Tina W says
I like Surprising Dad with Craftsman.
Robin says
I love the Sears bakes up a surprise video
Marcia Goss says
I like the video Sears Bakes Up a Surprise.
Marcia Goss says
I would get some clothes for my granddaughter for Christmas.
Kali Burgos says
I liked Dad goes in disguise for his daughter
meredith says
my fav was Surprising Dad with Craftsman.
Missy says
My favorite video it the Surprising Dad with Craftsman.
CR Williams says
Dad goes in disguise was my fave.
CR Williams says
I would get a new dress.
Heather Dawn says
I liked the Proud to Give More to All.
Heather Dawn says
I would buy some clothes for my baby that is due in January!
Dominique says
Proud to Give More video Thanks!
Dominique says
I’d buy clothes for my kids!
Tina says
Surprising Dad with Craftsman was my favorite.
Tina says
I would buy our new grand daughter a snowsuit and some boots.
Cynthia Richardson says
I would get toys for my grandson
liz l says
The fathers day one
Daniel M says
I liked the Surprising Dad with Craftsman
Donna Teller says
I liked the proud to give more to all video best.
Donna Teller says
If I won the gift card I would give it to my mom because I know she could really use it right now.
joni says
I like the Father’s Day video.
Michaela R. says
I really liked the fathers day one
Melissa says
i like the Proud to Give More to All one.
Janice Cooper says
Surprising dad with Craftsman!
Janice Cooper says
I would get some shirts for hubby for Christmas
Jessica Lawrence says
The Fathers Day video was my favorite, and Sears is my go-to store for Fathers Day.
Jackie says
I like the Father’s Day video. What a nice relationship they have!
Missy says
I would buy new sneakers.
megan tilley says
I liked the i’m proud to give more!
megan tilley says
I would let my fiancée pick something out he works so hard and never gets anything for himself!
Annmarie W. says
I like the Sending Your Child Off to College video…because I’ll be in that position in 2 years!
Annmarie W. says
I would put it towards Christmas gifts…probably some nice slippers, sweaters, maybe a tool or two for my hubby!
jules m. says
The Fathers Day video was my favorite
Christy Maurer says
Father’s Day was my favorite. So cute!
Christy Maurer says
I’d get Christmas gifts with the gift card.
Lee Mckoen says
The fathers day video is amazing
Lee Mckoen says
I would purchase my 8 year old some jeans ,Sears id one of the few stores that carry slim sizes
Crystal says
I like the first video (Father’s Day) where here dad surprises her pretending to be a Sears sales associate.
Dericka Buckels says
I like Dad Goes In Disguise For His Daughter. It was touching.
Dericka Buckels says
I would get my daughters some cute outfits. I would also get my son some boots.
Annemarie Z. says
I like the Sears Bakes Up A Surprise video!
Annemarie Z. says
I would get the Kurt S. Adler 11″ Battery Operated Musical LED Village with Santa and Deer!
Richard Hicks says
The video I liked best was Dad Goes In Disguise For His Daughter….too sweet!
Richard Hicks says
I would get toys for the kids
Amanda Sakovitz says
I would get Christmas lights!
Amie says
I like Dad Goes In Disguise For His Daughter.
molli vandehey says
i liked sears bakes a surprise!
Michele Cupp says
Surprising Dad with Craftsman was my favorite. I loved that they surprised him with tools, then he surprised her with money for school.
Michele Cupp says
We really need bath towels, so I would probably use the gift card for that.
tina reynolds says
I really like the fathers day video so so sweet
samantha wagner says
I liked the Father’s surprise video, really cute
Jessica Padilla says
I liked the second video where they surprise the dad with the workshop station.
Soha MOlina says
I liked a Daughter’s Surprise.
Thomas Murphy says
I would buy winter clothes.
Tammy Darling says
I like dad goes in disguise for his daughter!
Tammy Darling says
I would get my husband a new battery for his drill!
laurie brown says
liked the fathers day video
Vikki Billings says
I like the father’s day video.
Denise W says
Ah, the Father’s Day video was so sweet!
Vikki Billings says
I would use it to buy my fiance a Christmas gift.
Gina Marie Benway says
The fathers day video. Makes me miss my dad
Gina Marie Benway says
Buy myself a new pair of boots :)
Carolyn Daley says
My favorite video is Sears: Proud to Give More To All with the wedding couples. My brother is getting married next month and I would give him the Sears gift card as part of a wedding present so that they could pick out something for their house together.
Carolyn Daley says
I would not get anything with the Sears gift card. I would give it to my brother as part of a wedding gift. He gets married on 12-13-14! =)
Stephanie Larison says
I liked the Fathers Day video