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CheapToday TGIF Fan Appreciation Giveaway: Crocheted Multi-Striped Beach Tote

By Kori Ellis Friday, June 11, 2010, 08:00 AM Category: Especially for Women

This contest has ended. Cynthia was the winner. Please check back every Friday for another giveaway from CheapToday.

Get ready for the beach with this crocheted multi-striped beach tote (retail: $110).Today CheapToday is offering you an opportunity to win this fabulous bag -- just the perfect thing to take to the beach, pool or shopping trips this summer.

To enter, just leave a comment on the Especially for Women blog answering our "Just Wondering" question before Monday, June 14 at 3PM ET. Please review the Official Rules for CheapToday Giveaways before entering.

Today's "Just Wondering" Question:

How often do you tend to use Gift Cards or Gift Certificates for clothing or accessory purchases at your favorite store?

A. Less than 5 times a year

B. Between 6 - 10 times a year

C. Between 11 - 20 times a year

D. Over 20 times a year

Leave a comment answering the question to enter the giveaway, which ends on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 3:00PM ET. One random winner from all the comments will be selected to receive the tote. Check back @ CheapToday or the Especially for Women Blog on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 12:00PM ET to find out if you've won!

Thank you for being a fan and member of the CheapToday Shopping Network! CheapToday is growing fast and we have YOU to thank for it! Please continue to tell all of your friends about CheapToday. Good luck and TGIF!

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leigh coffman said:

My answer is a. My friend says a gift certificate is taking money that is good anywhere and making it good for only one place.

# June 11, 2010 3:31 PM

Michelle said:

Answer B Using the bag would be better than plastic

# June 11, 2010 3:32 PM

Susan Armenta said:

Between 11 - 20 times a year

# June 11, 2010 3:37 PM

deb A. said:

a. - I often get clothing because I'm pretty easy to shop for.

# June 11, 2010 4:19 PM

Jo Morrissey said:

C. it's the easiest gift for me and I get them often

# June 11, 2010 5:47 PM

Jennifer Hedgcoe said:

A - I don't love gift certificates because I am limited to where I use them and you always have some random amount left over that you can't use because it's not enough to buy something.

# June 11, 2010 5:53 PM

Savaniah said:

I usually only use them less than 5 times a year, but would LOVE to use them over 20!

# June 11, 2010 6:18 PM

Denise Glenn said:

A. because I like everything!

# June 11, 2010 6:39 PM

Karen Greenberg said:

My answer is A. I really don't like gift certificates/ cards. Like previous posters, I don't like the random amounts that are left over. I feel like I haven't gotten everything out of the card if I don't use it all, and I don't like putting out money if the card isn't for enough to cover what I am buying.

# June 11, 2010 6:56 PM

KarenP said:

My answer would be a, I use them less then 5 times a year. Thanks for the chance at winning.

# June 11, 2010 6:58 PM

Renee Nagle said:

Alot...as often as I can. Anything to make it even a better deal!

# June 11, 2010 7:14 PM

Amanda said:

I will go with A. I would use them more but I don't receive many.

# June 11, 2010 7:35 PM

Joy Pufhal said:

A...but I wish it was D...bring on those gift cards!

# June 11, 2010 7:42 PM

Tammy said:

I choose A, never lucky enough for someone to give me a gift card!!

# June 11, 2010 8:10 PM

Shonda said:

My answer is A. I like gift cards, but I can't get out shopping too often. I like online deals more.

# June 11, 2010 8:35 PM

Shonda said:

My answer is A. I like gift cards, but I can't get out shopping too often. I like online deals more.

# June 11, 2010 8:35 PM

Patricia said:

A. Less than 5 times a year

# June 11, 2010 8:39 PM

Julia R said:

over 20 times a YEAR

# June 11, 2010 8:51 PM

mari said:

B- I like to shop when someone else pays. =)

# June 11, 2010 9:04 PM

paige chandler said:

A. Less than 5 times a yea

# June 11, 2010 9:35 PM

Katy said:

My answer is A, I don't get that many giftcards.

# June 11, 2010 9:39 PM

Margaret Smith said:

I would say B. I really rely on gift cards to help us out. Thanks so much.

# June 11, 2010 10:34 PM

Jill l said:

I have to say A. I don't get gift cards often at all. I use cold hard cash.

# June 11, 2010 11:04 PM

Charlotte said:

A. But if someone gave me one I would sure use it!

# June 11, 2010 11:57 PM

SANDY said:

# June 12, 2010 12:37 AM

Naomi said:

A. Less than 5 times a year

# June 12, 2010 1:05 AM

Christie said:

C--or as much as possible! I love gift cards!

# June 12, 2010 2:43 AM

Christine said:

A. Less than 5 times a year

# June 12, 2010 2:55 AM

angie said:

I love gift cards, so I would say B

# June 12, 2010 5:25 AM

Betsy said:

between 6-11 times per year

# June 12, 2010 5:49 AM

VIRGINIA said:

MY ANSWER IS D, I CAN'T GET OUT MUCH SO I BUY GIFTS CERTIFICATES AND GIFT CARDS FOR FRIENDS AND I LIKE RECEIVING THEM FROM WHATEVER STORE I CAN SHOP ON LINE

# June 12, 2010 6:42 AM

Tracy S said:

B. Between 6 - 10 times a year, but I always end up spending more than the card is worth. It's like getting a buy one get one free deal.

# June 12, 2010 7:26 AM

anna said:

A. it depends how often i get a gift card, but i belive its not more than 5 times a year

# June 12, 2010 8:23 AM

Becky B said:

My answer is also A because really the only time I normally use gift cards or gift certificates is when I recieve them for a gift, which tends to be around the Holidays, or birthday. I like plastic or cash.

# June 12, 2010 9:38 AM

carol said:

A I dislike the limitations of gift cards, I really strongly dislike them!

# June 12, 2010 10:24 AM

EMMA L HORTON said:

B. I USUALLY BUY SOMETHING EVERYTIME I GO TO THE MALL

# June 12, 2010 12:21 PM

cathiem said:

I would say A. I am not much of a shopper.

# June 12, 2010 12:41 PM

Nanci K said:

My answer is A.

# June 12, 2010 12:44 PM

Kay Fischler said:

My answer would be A since I don't get gift cards often.

# June 12, 2010 1:38 PM

Ruth Bousquet said:

A. I really prefer online shopping too.

# June 12, 2010 2:10 PM

arlene a said:

B. I use them about every other month on clothes

# June 12, 2010 2:24 PM

Kathy L said:

maybe 5 times a year

# June 12, 2010 3:48 PM

Chrystal said:

A. Less than 5 times a year--usually only if I received one as a gift.

# June 12, 2010 4:29 PM

Judy G said:

A. Less than 5 times a year

# June 12, 2010 5:59 PM

Sarah Hirsch said:

Probably B, depending on what people give me as gifts.

# June 12, 2010 6:28 PM

McKim said:

A. Less than 5 times a year

# June 12, 2010 7:22 PM

Eileen Lammers said:

# June 12, 2010 8:18 PM

Sarah C said:

Probably less than 5 times per year. I mostly shop sales. soluckyducky at {gmail} dot {com}

# June 12, 2010 8:55 PM

mar said:

A DONT USE GIFT CARDS VERY OFTER SOMETIMES GET THEM AS GIFTS

# June 12, 2010 10:32 PM

Patrice said:

I receive very few gift cards, so my answer is A - less than 5 times a year.

# June 13, 2010 12:47 AM

Joshua M. said:

Mine would be A. I really don't do a whole lot of shopping.

# June 13, 2010 2:27 AM

Melissa D said:

My answer is A, only because I don't get that many as gifts. Thanks!

# June 13, 2010 2:56 AM

Geena F said:

A. I just don't receive that many gift cards.

# June 13, 2010 4:35 AM

Alice said:

That would be answer B

# June 13, 2010 10:15 AM

deana c said:

My answer would be A

# June 13, 2010 12:13 PM

Kristi C said:

A. Less than 5 times a year

# June 13, 2010 2:32 PM

shel772 said:

I use gift cards at least 6-10 times per year.

# June 13, 2010 3:47 PM

Louis said:

b) about 6-10 times a year

# June 13, 2010 5:27 PM

Linda Lansford said:

B. Between 6 - 10 times a year

# June 13, 2010 5:28 PM

shawna said:

Mine would be A!

# June 13, 2010 7:01 PM

Viva said:

My answer is A.

# June 13, 2010 8:00 PM

Cindy Merrill said:

The Answer is A, less than 5 times a year. Groceries are generally my first choice.

# June 13, 2010 8:22 PM

Pauline M said:

A - I'd do it alot more, but I usually spend them on my children instead!

# June 13, 2010 8:51 PM

ade said:

A. I don't usually get that many gift cards.

# June 13, 2010 10:07 PM

Jenn said:

I would answer A. What a great tote btw!

# June 14, 2010 12:04 AM

Patty said:

A is my answer,, just because I like a store, doesn't mean the other person does, I like to pick out gifts specifically for people. I enjoy wrapping the gift, and seeing them open it.

# June 14, 2010 2:15 AM

Bridget Combs said:

My answer ia A. Less than 5 times per year

# June 14, 2010 2:21 AM

Lori Foltz said:

The answer is A since I don't usually get gift cards. My family usually gives the item as a present.

# June 14, 2010 2:48 AM

cynthia layton said:

# June 14, 2010 2:53 AM

cynthia layton said:

# June 14, 2010 3:01 AM

Amy D said:

I choose A

# June 14, 2010 3:04 AM

Angela Winesburg said:

B. Between 6 - 10 times a year

# June 14, 2010 3:43 AM

kay wolter said:

Yes A I don't do gift cards....I do cash only

# June 14, 2010 3:46 AM

wendy wallach said:

my answer is A... madamerkf at aol dot com

# June 14, 2010 3:47 AM

Denise said:

It would have to be A. Would love to have more!

# June 14, 2010 4:08 AM

rebecca said:

B or maybe C, I guess I am hard to buy for, but love gift cards that allow me to purchase things I need rather than knick knacks that I don't have room for.

# June 14, 2010 4:14 AM

Danielle said:

Probably the 6-10 cards. Lots of family out of state, and shipping is outrageous, so it seems we are exchanging more gift cards each year.

# June 14, 2010 4:16 AM

Chrysa said:

# June 14, 2010 4:17 AM

Sharon said:

A. Less than five times a year. Wish it were more..I love gift cards and they are SO convenient! Beautiful Tote! Thanks!

# June 14, 2010 4:37 AM

Pamela S said:

A i don't use them too often because I don't get them that often. But I love them!

# June 14, 2010 4:57 AM

Shellie said:

A. I only get them for my birthday or Christmas and then maybe 4 at most.

# June 14, 2010 4:57 AM

Monique Rizzo said:

My answer is A. I wish it were more often though!! Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net

# June 14, 2010 5:25 AM

natasha mehta said:

A- Not too crazy about gift cards

# June 14, 2010 5:32 AM

Trisha Dowling said:

A. i dont buy them to use unless i get a bonus for buying them!!

# June 14, 2010 5:54 AM

Jen said:

C! Often but not alllll the time.

# June 14, 2010 6:24 AM

Julie Jones said:

My answer is A. I don't use Gift cards to purchase clothes/accessories. Thanks for this giveaway. It's beautiful!

# June 14, 2010 6:40 AM

susan smoaks said:

my answer is A

# June 14, 2010 10:37 AM

Veronica Garrett said:

a. less than 5 times a year. I'm really not into gift certificates.

# June 14, 2010 12:18 PM

Jennfier said:

I say B: I ask for gift cards to my fav stores for all occasions so I use them a lot!

# June 14, 2010 12:21 PM

Melissa B. said:

A. I only use gift cards around my birthday or christmas.

# June 14, 2010 12:27 PM

Tracey Byram said:

A. Less than 5 times a year

# June 14, 2010 12:28 PM

jim townsley said:

less than 5 times a year why pin someone to one store?

# June 14, 2010 2:08 PM

brandlyn said:

My answer is A. I dont use them very often. I usually use them at christmas when I receive about 3 or 4 for gifts.

# June 14, 2010 2:09 PM

Shannon said:

A. Less than 5 times a year

# June 14, 2010 2:20 PM

Lee Turner said:

My answer is A. I've gotten turned off by gift cards that expire or lose value over time. If I receive one, I try to use it as soon as possible.

# June 14, 2010 3:55 PM

kathy pease said:

C. Between 11 - 20 times a year

# June 14, 2010 4:08 PM

Anna said:

My answer is A.

# June 14, 2010 4:14 PM

alicia rosen said:

my answer would be a...I do love getting gift cards............so depending on how many gift cards I receive is how many I use~~~~~~~~~I use gift cards as soon as I get them..............I think that gift cards are the perfect gift! Thanks for having the contest! HOPE I WIN :)

# June 14, 2010 4:34 PM

Charlene said:

My answer is B. I don't get many gift cards, but when I do I tend to use them on clothing splurges.

# June 14, 2010 4:52 PM

heather said:

A. Less than 5 times a year

# June 14, 2010 4:58 PM

Stephanie said:

I use them all the time--when I have them, so my answer would be "All of the Above"! I love the straw tote because it has a very "beach-y" look and looks easy to take care of.

# June 14, 2010 4:59 PM

Melissa M. said:

A - less than five times a year. I usually redeem my credit card points for gift cards around christmas and use them to buy gifts.

# June 14, 2010 5:05 PM

Jessica said:

A. Less than 5 times a year. I only use one if given to me for my birthday or Christmas.

# June 14, 2010 5:33 PM

Gianna said:

A. Less than 5 times a year

# June 14, 2010 5:35 PM

Kristin said:

A. less than 5 times a year

# June 14, 2010 5:42 PM

Lori Hart said:

A. Less than 5 times a year

# June 14, 2010 6:08 PM

Heather C said:

A. Less than 5 times a year I rarely get them, so I rarely use them.

# June 14, 2010 6:18 PM

Judith Booher said:

B. Between 6-10 times a year

# June 14, 2010 6:54 PM

Dddiva said:

Either B or C- with 4 girls and a grandson- yeah, we do a lot of clothes shopping.

# June 14, 2010 6:56 PM

cindella said:

my andwer would be A don't get no gift cards

# June 14, 2010 9:57 PM

Maja Meza said:

A. love the prize.

# June 15, 2010 3:00 AM

Mirana Allen said:

I use gift cards B. Between 6 - 10 times a year

# June 15, 2010 6:22 AM