Wednesday, May 26, 2010

CSN Stores Review & Giveaway!

**Giveaway is now closed. I'll be announcing the winner soon.**

A few weeks ago, I won a set of Rachael Ray Bubble & Brown baking dishes from CSN Stores on A Stay-At-Home Mom's Frugal Finds and Reviews! (It's a great blog full of reviews, tips, recipes and more. Stop by and say hi to Felicia for me!) I was so thrilled to win them. (They're awesome, by the way!) I was even more excited when CSN Stores asked me if I wanted to do a review or giveaway on my blog too!

Choosing the product I wanted to review proved to be a problem though. There were too many choices!! CSN Stores is home to 200+ stores, all in one convenient site! In one spot, you can get furniture, luggage, dishes, lighting, shoes, office supplies, toys, kitchenware and much more! The incredible selection made my decision much harder! I spent a lot of time browsing the site. As impressed I was with the selection, I was even more impressed with the low prices! You will save money shopping at CSN Stores. The Rachael Ray Hard Anodized 14 piece cookware set, for example, is $70 cheaper on CSN Stores than it is at a chain competitor. Plus shipping is free! You can't beat that kind of savings!

After much debate, I decided I would review a pair of Aerosoles sandals. I have always appreciated Aerosoles for their comfort and style. I chose the Aerosoles Punchline sandals in Black Patent leather.

(Aren't they cute?!)

First of all, they came SUPER-FAST. We placed the order May 14. They shipped May 17 and arrived May 18!!! Shipping on these sandals is free (as is shipping on many other items at CSN Stores!) and right now they're offering a free 2-day upgrade! Yep, place an order for these and you'll get yours super-fast too!




I wanted to give you a better look at the braided accent on the front of the thong sandal and how they actually looked on feet. (Please excuse my less-than-perfect pedicure and my paler than pale feet!)

So we know that these sandals are adorable. The black patent leather is beautiful and shiny and they'll go with everything. You'll be able to dress them up or down. But are they comfortable?! YES! The footbed is super padded. The soles are flexible, yet still pretty supportive.  I tested them out this weekend at 2 family parties. Granted, I wasn't walking a marathon in them, but for the average picnic, they tested to be very comfortable -- 2 days in a row.

They also come in an assortment of colors! (From Top to Bottom: Bronze, Blue Metallic, Silver, White Patent Leather and Black Patent Leather.)




These sandals are perfect for all of the spring and summer parties you have coming up! And with all of the color choices, you're sure to find a pair that matches! These sandals are also a great price at only $29.99!!

So... CSN Stores has generously offered my readers a giveaway! 

1 winner will have their choice of a pair of Aerosoles Punchline Sandals (in winner's choice of size AND color!) or a $30 CSN Stores gift certificate! So if you love these sandals, like I do, you can win a pair for yourself. And if you'd rather get something else, you can choose the gift certificate. It's win-win! *Please note that colors and sizes are subject to availability*

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How to enter:

For your first, and mandatory, entry: Please go to CSN Stores and let me know one item you'd love to have.

Extra Entries:
(Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry you do. Also make sure you leave your email address, so I can contact you if you win!)

- Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect (see sidebar) - 1 entry
- Subscribe to my blog (see sidebar) - 1 entry
- Follow me on Twitter @jodibeedesigns - 1 entry
- Tweet this giveaway (leave a link in comments where I can find it) - 1 entry per day
- Grab my blog button and put it on your blog (see sidebar) - 1 entry
- Blog about my giveaway (include a link) - 2 entries
- "Like" CSN Stores on Facebook and leave a note on their wall telling them you entered my giveaway. (please leave your first name and last initial so I can check entries) - 2 entries

That's it! Giveaway will end on June 9 at 11:59pm EST. Open to U.S. residents, 18 or older. I will choose 1 winner via Random.org. I will post the winner's name and email them. Winner will have 48 hours to reply with address and prize choice. If I don't receive a response within 48 hrs, I will choose another winner. *Please remember to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. If I can't contact you, I'll have to choose someone else.*
Good luck!!!

CSNstores sent me the pair of sandals free to facilitate my review. They are also supplying the prize for the giveaway. I was not compensated for my review and the opinions here are solely mine.

184 comments:

Anonymous said...

I like the Le Creuset skinny grill.

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Suburban prep said...

While I need some sheets I am totally a shoe girl and would love the LifeStride Shoes Mazda in Black Boma.

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fawn said...

I LOVE the pink gooseneck desklamp! Thanks for a chance at this nice giveaway! :)

lmurley2000 said...

i would love to have one of their bread machine

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Domestic Diva said...

I would love to have a Guidecraft Kitchen Helper.

Domestic Diva said...

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bayctygrl said...

omg I LOVE these sandals, so cute!

I would also love the Algoma Large Polyester Rope Hammock

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Lynda Del said...

I would love to have one of their french presses. I love french pressed coffee!!
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dbaxdevilsfan said...

Oh I love those black sandals! Very nice!

bcmomtoo said...

I could spend hours browsing CSN Stores. There so much to choose from. I chose to do a giveaway on my blog instead of a review, because I just couldn't choose.

I really like your choice, so if I win, I would really like those sandals in the bronze. They are so cute!!

bcmomtoo said...

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Unknown said...

I'd love to get a cats eye cat bed for my furbabies!

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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

I liked and posted on CSNs fb
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Lynda Del said...

I’m following your blog publicly via GFC. ID: lyndadawinda1074
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Lynda Del said...

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Lynda Del said...

#1 - I "Like" CSN Stores on Facebook and left my note on their wall. ID: Lynda Castillo
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Lynda Del said...

#2 - I "Like" CSN Stores on Facebook and left my note on their wall. ID: Lynda Castillo
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Wendi P said...

My dog would love this bed-
West Paw Design Nature Nap Dog Bed.

Thanks for the chance to win it.

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Wendi P said...

Following you on twitter @WendiP

Wendi P said...

Tweeted today, thanks!

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janetfaye said...

I would like Cuisinart 3.5 Qt. Slow Cooker in Brushed Stainless - PSC-350.

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bayctygrl said...

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Unknown said...

I really need the Chantal Creamic 9.5" white Deep Dish Pie Pan. I broke two of them durning the Holidays and have re-placed them.
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Unknown said...

I'm a new follow via GFC.
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Unknown said...

I'm a new subscriber via email.
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Unknown said...

I LIKE!!! CSN Stores on FB - 1st entry.
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I LIKE!!! CSN Stores on FB - 2nd entry.
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mom2boys said...

I would love to have the Twilight turtle by cloudB. Thanks!

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mom2boys said...

I follow your blog! :)

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Unknown said...

I would like to have the Cuisinart Green Gourmet™ 10" Non-Stick Griddle. aitmama {{at}} gmail {{tod}} com

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Pinching Abe said...

I came by via Friendly Friday and am now your newest Google Friend. Hope you can stop by to visit me soon :)

I could definitely use another dutch oven for making cooking easier! I really need two big pots since I cook GF for myself.

Rusthawk said...

I'd love anything from the All-Clad cookware collection.

Rusthawk said...

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Anonymous said...

Love the River City Clocks Indoor / Outdoor Tile Clock! Thanks for doing the giveaway. Those sandals are too cute.
:)
-Leslie
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Anonymous said...

I'd like to order this! http://www.csnstores.com/Chefs-Choice-4640100-cce1143.html scg00387 at yahoo dot com

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I♥thesecrazykids said...

I would love to have the Sassafras Kid's Leaf Tree Swing for my kiddos
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I♥thesecrazykids said...

I like CSN stores on fb and left a comment.
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I♥thesecrazykids said...

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Unknown said...

I would like the Convenience Concepts 4-Tier Corner Shelf

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Shanna said...

Would love to have their Prince Lionheart booster seat for my grandson to use when he's at my house.

Lynda Del said...

#1 - I blogged about this giveaway and posted here: http://thespanglyprincess.blogspot.com/2010/05/csn-stores-review-and-giveaway.html
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Lynda Del said...

#2 - I blogged about this giveaway and posted here: http://thespanglyprincess.blogspot.com/2010/05/csn-stores-review-and-giveaway.html
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BargainFun said...

I'd like the multi colored toy piano. bargainfun1 at yahoo

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Anonymous said...

Love the bee goblets CSN has! Those sandals are pretty cute too but my hubby will shoot me if I bring one more pair of shoes in that closet!!

Celeste said...

I'd love to get a new laptop bag - and I really like the Mango Tango brand ones that they carry.

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bayctygrl said...

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one frugal lady said...

I would get the Little Tikes Island Adventure Water Table!
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Rachel C said...

If I won, I would use the GC toward a Brother sewing machine!
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polly said...

i would love the melissa and doug food groups play set.
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Stephanie Grant said...

I would like to have the Wildon Home Kabini Cre'me 8 piece comforter set!
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Kristen said...

I really want the KitchenAid mixer.

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Unknown said...

I'd love to get a rug for my girl's room

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bison61 said...

I'd love the Napoleon Prestige II Gas Grill PT308RB

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Debbie said...

I really want to get my daughter a belgian wafflemaker to take to college.

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Jenny said...

I would love to have the 12pc stainless cookware set!

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Jenny said...

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Jenny said...

liked CSN on FB #1

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jgos said...

I would get the KitchenAid Cookware Gourmet Reserved Hard Base 8" & 10" Skillet Twin Pack in Black - 19432. jgs0925(at)gmail(dot)com

Amanda said...

I'd love the Rachael Ray Yum-O 7 pc bakeware set. Thanks!

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Amanda said...

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Wendi P said...

I tweeted today, thanks!

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Madeline said...

I like the Maxim Table Top Puppet Theatre.

sbswtp said...

I would pick the Melissa and Doug Piano

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Julie said...

KitchenAid Cookware Gourmet Essentials Hard-Base Nonstick 9" and 11" Deep Skillets in Red - I want this

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Julie said...

# 1 fb fan CSN-Julie L

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Julie said...

# 2 fb fan CSN-Julie L

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Nelsby said...

I am following your blog on Google Friend Connect (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

I subscribe to your blog feed via email.
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

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Nelsby said...

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Nelsby said...

Entry #1 --> I *Like* CSN Stores on Facebook (Aimee Waerhouse) and left a wall comment:

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Thanks!
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LAMusing said...

I really want the Jaccard Safe Hands Mandolin!

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LAMusing said...

I like CSN pon Facebook and left a note on the wall to say I entered here
(as Adriane C....)

#1

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LAMusing said...

I like CSN pon Facebook and left a note on the wall to say I entered here
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LAMusing said...

I follow on GFC

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Anonymous said...

I really want the
KitchenAid Cookware Gourmet Essentials 2.25 Quart Soft Grip Tea Kettle in Terra Cotta
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tree said...

i'd love to have the KidKraft Pink Vintage Kitchen - 53179 for my daughter!

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tree said...

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Kim said...

love to get: LEGO DUPLO Creative Building 33 Piece Brick Box Building Set - 5416

Kim said...

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Laura Love said...

I would love to have the Rachael Ray Bubble and Brown 2.75 Qt. Round Covered Casserole in Yellow.

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Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

I would love to own the Joseph Griffin Canelazo Oxford in Blue - Canelazo_BlueSKU #: JGF1005!
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Anonymous said...

Second entry: I follow you publicly on Google Friends Connect (Carolsue)
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Anonymous said...

I like CSN on Facebook and told them I entered your contest
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Anonymous said...

I like CSN on Facebook and told them I entered your contest #2 entry
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Jennai said...

I'd love the Aroma Electronic 4-Cup Dry Rice Cooker with Black Panel
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tree said...

Tweet!

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Laura said...

I really like the murval savannah foldable damask tote! So cute!

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Laura said...

I follow with GFC!
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Laura said...

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Jill said...

I am an e-mail subscriber. I love your sandals! I want a pair just like them! Thanks!!

Jill said...

I now follow you on twitter as well!

susitravl said...

Love the sandals! I have my eye on a pair of Franco Sarto sandals that CSN carries - the Caverna style in brown.

susitravl said...

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Unknown said...

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The Canady Family said...

I am pregnant and found that CSN has the cutest baby stuff, I love their bibs, wash cloths, burp cloths, and there is a lamp shade I am really needing!

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Felicia said...

I would love to own the Rachael Ray Bubble and Brown set :)

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Felicia said...

I am following your blog!

Felicia said...

I am a subscriber

Felicia said...

I am following you one Twitter

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Felicia said...

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Nelsby said...

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HannahAchrissmile said...

I would get the Oster 14-Speed Glass Jar Blender in Brushed Nickel

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HannahAchrissmile said...

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