Macy’s BELIEVE Campaign and $25 Gift Cards Giveaway

For the second straight year, I am very happy to share with you Macy’s BELIEVE campaign, which builds on the great success of last year’s holiday effort to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For those not familiar with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, they give hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. Truly a wonderful foundation for an outstanding cause!

Macy’s BELIEVE Campaign


This year, Macy’s is adding to the spirit of “Believe” with a national Santa Tour, an honorary National Believe Day, a “Yes, Virginia” animated special, and a new TV commercial featuring Queen Latifah.



Inspired by the New York Sun’s famous “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” editorial from 1897 and includes letter-writing “Believe Stations” in Macy’s stores across the country.
Macy’s BELIEVE Campaign
For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $1 million.

On Friday, December 11, 2009, Macy’s will celebrate the first National Believe Day to recognize and reward acts of kindness and generosity from coast to coast. Also that day, CBS will premiere a new original animated special called, “Yes, Virginia.” on Friday, December 11, at 8 p.m. ET.



For more details, please visit Macy's BELIEVE.

While there, don't forget to enter the "Tell Us Why You Believe" contest to win a trip for four to New York City, for the Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2010. To enter just tell Macy’s WHY YOU BELIEVE.

This year they have also added a wonderful resource for schools and teachers by providing an online toolkit that allows teachers and schools to use “Believe” as a writing lesson or activity during the holiday season. The toolkit includes a Santa letter template, coloring sheet and “I Believe” bookmark cut-out and can be downloaded at Macy's BELIEVE.

Macy's Gift Card Giveaway


A big thank you to M80 on behalf of Macy’s and in the spirit of giving, I have two $25 gift card to Macy's to give away to two lucky readers of the Fun 4 The Children blog.

MAIN ENTRY:

Leave a comment telling me one item on your Christmas list. This is your first and main entry, it's a must in order to include any other bonus entries!

Extra Entries:

To receive these extra entries, you must do the MAIN entry.

Please leave a comment for each additional entry you complete (current followers and subscribers count).

1. One Extra Entry if you subscribe to Fun 4 The Children via E-mail

2. One Extra Entry if you subscribe to Fun 4 The Children via Feed Reader

3. One Extra Entry if you follow with Google Friend Connect

4. One Extra Entry if you add Fun 4 The Children to your Blogroll

5. Five Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway with a link back to this post and a link to the Macy's BELIEVE campaign.

Unlimited Extra Entries

To receive these unlimited extra entries, you must do the MAIN entry.

6. Tweet about the contest (be sure to leave the tweet link)
7. Leave a comment on another post besides this one ( leave link to comment )

This giveaway is open to residents of the United States only, 18 or older and will end at 11:59 PM EST on December 18, 2009. The winners will be selected at random and the entries verified. The winners will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway prize. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. Prize will be provided and shipped directly by M80 Public Relations on behalf of Macy’s.

You must leave an e-mail address (or have it available in a profile) so that I can contact you if you are the winner.

Be advised, comments are moderated.

** We did not receive any incentives from M80 Public Relations or Macy's for writing this post. I big thank you to M80 Public Relations on behalf of Macy’s for generously provided the gift cards for this contest. **

WINNERS Announced:

Thank you to all that entered. I wish I had gift cards to give to all of you. Here are the two winners:

Deanna G. and JC

I've sent an e-mail to both of you and you will have 48 four hours to respond (must reply by 12:25 PM Monday 12/21/09). If I don't receive a reply, another winner (or two) will be selected.

Happy Holidays!



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Comments

moushka said…
I have only one item on my list: A new computer....please Santa...
abfantom said…
I'm asking for a GPS for my car.

abfantom at yahoo dot com
Sarah G. said…
I really need a new toaster, it's #1 on my list. I am a carbaholic!
agordon10 said…
A pair of winter boots.
Stephanie said…
deep tissue massage
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Deanna said…
One item on my wishlist is perfume!
Deanna said…
I subscribe to your feed w/Google Reader!
ben
Deanna said…
I follow with Google Friend Connect.
Deanna said…
Tweeted!

http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/6587102471
seriously- there is nothing material I need, but would love and want a new coat this Christmas
Anonymous said…
I love the MAC cosmetics at Macy's! I actually have a lot of the new holiday sets from that brand on my wishlist. I love Macy's, it always makes me think of Christmas :) Thanks!

shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com
Anonymous said…
I follow your blog via Google Connect.

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Anonymous said…
I RSS subscribe via Yahoo reader.

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Anonymous said…
I tweeted:
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Brn2lisn said…
A nice plush robe

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Kelly said…
I've got a Burberry scarf on my Christmas list. :)

krtrumpet [at] aol [dot] com
allysona said…
i just want to be able to give my kids a few things this year...nothing for me santa
llinda29 said…
I want silver earrings
dawns41 said…
One of the items on my list this year is a handbag.

dawns_horizen(at)yahoo(dot)com
Latonya Ramsey said…
I would like a beauty makeover for christmas...badly needed Santa!
sksweeps said…
I'm hoping for a wireless, 4-in-one color printer!
Meredith said…
Red Sox tickets are high up there on my Christmas list! They're nearly impossible to get here in Boston. Thanks and Happy Holidays!
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Meredith said…
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Meredith said…
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Merri617/status/6617652197
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Deanna said…
Daily tweet!

http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/6618988683
A said…
Burberry gloves
Amber said…
Peter Roth's eyelash conditioning treatment is on my wishlist!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Amber said…
I follow your blog!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Courtney B said…
a new purse is on my christmas list!!!!
Courtney B said…
tweet

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Suzanne said…
See's candy - california brittle - lots of it!
My list includes a leather recliner.



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Mamushi Love said…
A gift card to either Borders or Barnes & Noble, so I can continue my manga collection.
clc408 said…
A new pair of jeans is on my wish list. Thanks!
mverno said…
a new bathroom rug mverno@roadrunner.com
Sharon Harmon said…
Nice black velvet gloves!
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Miss Manda said…
I have a new TV on my list!!!! :)


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Linda said…
I have PJ's on my Christmas list!
lgrieser(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Catherine said…
I'd love a copy of the movie UP this year!
Catherine said…
also an email subscriber, thanks!
Anonymous said…
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/6638386142

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KellieS said…
Well, the parent Christmas list is very short this year; we want to make sure the kids get what they want. But, I do have one thing that I want- a new coffee maker. The one I have is shot.
KellieS said…
I am following you on google.
jzagarjr said…
I would like new bed sheets
Kiara said…
A Laptop is on my Christmas list.
austma7@aol.com
mscoffee77 said…
A case for my son to keep all his Hot Wheels in!

mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com
Deanna said…
Daily tweet!

http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/6646609795
EDRing said…
One of things on my wish list is a new winter coat. Mine is over 10 years old & I would love to replace it.

Ellen
eering99@hotmail.com
Julie said…
I've asked Santa for some new shoes!
mogrill said…
I am hoping for a Laptop Bed Desk. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
momznite said…
Santa came yesterday. Top of my list was a positive pregnancy test for my friend and her husband. Thank you Santa.
Anonymous said…
One item on my christmas list is Givenchy's very irrestible.
Anonymous said…
Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!....I would love to win this one!.... =]
April said…
I want a digital photo frame.

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Anonymous said…
Tweet:
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littlelatina said…
enter me i could do some damage
allison said…
A Garfield calendar is on my christmas list!

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Ellie Wright said…
The main item on my list is a new all in one printer/scanner/fax. Mine is on it's last legs.
eswright18 at gmail dot com
Ellie Wright said…
I follow with Google.

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Ellie Wright said…
Tweeted. http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/6671962490
hale2005 said…
Web subscriptions are on my Christmas List.

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Anonymous said…
Tweet:
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Joseph said…
I have a Keurig B30 Mini Personal Single-Serve Brewing system - Sale $89.99 on my holiday list from Macy's
iluv2blog said…
One item on my Christmas List is Dream Angels "Divine" perfume.
Nickolay said…
A Blu Ray Player is number one on my list of things I want for Christmas

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Nickolay said…
subscriber

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Nickolay said…
follow via GFC

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Nickolay said…
Tweeted

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Leslie said…
The only thing on my Christmas wish list is a visit from the only person I love.
Leslie said…
I subscribe via feed reader.
Leslie said…
I follow with Google Friend Connect.
Ashley said…
I want a bread machine for Christmas.

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Ashley said…
I am a subscriber via Google reader.

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Ashley said…
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/AggieAshley/status/6720021494

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Anonymous said…
A Roomba is on my Christmas list :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Anonymous said…
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Deanna said…
Daily tweet!

http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/6723669540
Carol W. said…
A Kindle is at the top of my list...again!

wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com
Carol W. said…
I subscribe by email.

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Carol W. said…
I subscribe with Google Reader.

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Carol W. said…
I follow with Google Friend Connect.

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Marla said…
a new cell phone is on my christmas list.
Anonymous said…
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/6735732818

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JC said…
To name just one, a new laptop!
JC said…
Email sub.

tcarolinep at gmail dot com
JC said…
Google Friend Connect follower.
JC said…
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JC said…
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JC said…
Commented on "http://fun4thechildren.blogspot.com/2009/12/free-christmas-elf-coloring-book.html"
JC said…
tweet.http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/6742757390
Nancy said…
One item on my Christmas list is annual park pass to all state parks.
Nancy said…
My tweet: http://twitter.com/njhhb/status/6743346857
mindy said…
socks thanks minsthins at optonline dot net
C T said…
One item on my Christmas list is a new winter coat. Thanks for hosting this great giveaway - vitanuova1 at yahoo.com
Ms. Latina said…
One item on my list is a new coat for myself

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Ms. Latina said…
I left a comment on this post: http://fun4thechildren.blogspot.com/2009/12/free-christmas-elf-coloring-book.html

Thanks again for giveaway!

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Anonymous said…
A new pair of boots are on my xmas list!
amwysoc@ilstu.edu
Hotsnotty2 said…
I would love a GPS, thanks!

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com
Molly C. said…
A new vacuum is on my list.
Deanna said…
Daily tweet!

http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/6758609040
checkers said…
Lady Godiva Chocolates!
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checkers said…
subscribed by RSS feed. skyskyaa11(at)gmail.com
checkers said…
Subscribed thru google reader! skyskyaa11(at)gmail.com
clynsg said…
I have a food processor on my Christmas list--in fact if I don't get one, will get it for myself!

clynsg at yahoo.com
AmandaK said…
The one item on my list this year is a computer for at home. Our computer broke down just after Thanksgiving and I'm having to come to the library every other day.

orchestratenoise0726[at]yahoo[dot]com
chad sexington said…
All I ever ask for during the holiday season is for peace and quiet and to be left alone. I have enough stuff. I'd like to win a gift card for my wife though, she's a huge Macy's fan. Thanks.
Ashley said…
Today's tweet: http://twitter.com/AggieAshley/status/6769801326

ashaldridge (at) gmail (dot) com
Anonymous said…
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/6769955821

shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com
heaventrees said…
One item on my Christmas list is a new scarf and gloves.
Erica C. said…
I'm hoping for a blu-ray player :)
Walter A said…
my list: A new computer
Kimberly said…
The big item on my list this year is a GPS for my car.
Kimberly said…
I follow your blog.
Kimberly said…
I subscribe via email. Thank you!
Melodic Mom said…
Something on my list is a new bronze colored handbag.
Anonymous said…
Nintendo Wii.
Anonymous said…
Blog follower.
Claire said…
The new Wii Fit Plus game.

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intime said…
a snuggie intime@myself.com
Anonymous said…
I really really really want an Iphone this year. Thanks for the giveaway.
Julieh said…
An item on my Xmas list is a new camera! honeypie411 at yahoo dot com
chlorinebrain said…
I have Patricia Cornwell's new book on my christmas list
Mir said…
No list for me this year but if I could make one, it would be the Everlon Knot diamond ring.
AnneTracker said…
Money to pay for tuition and books!
(College isn't cheap!)
Dear Santa,

I know I am on the naughty list but I promise to try to do better next year. So with that being said all I want for Christmas is a new laptop!



dispatcher_kristy@Hotmail.com
subscribed for the emails

dispatcher_Kristy@hotmail.com
subscriber to feed

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Deanna said…
Daily tweet!

http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/6790060891
mail4rosey said…
My computer died, so that's on my list. I'd also like to step into this century and get an MP3 player. But since I know neither of those will be under the tree for me, lol, I'd also like some new bedroom slippers. :)

msurosey@yahoo.com
Anonymous said…
For Christmas, I would love a pot and pan set for my kitchen!

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Anonymous said…
I subscribed via Google reader.

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Anonymous said…
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/clctaube/status/6801105344

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Pamela S said…
I'd like a "Lanz" brand nightgown. I love flannel nightgowns!! Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
Pamela S said…
Just signed up to follow you on GFC. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
Anonymous said…
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/6803148321

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Screw Lucy said…
One item on my Christmas list is a cell phone.
Screw Lucy said…
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annies home said…
my son asked for a bible
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Anonymous said…
I really want a laptop!

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annies home said…
email subscriber
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annies home said…
following
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annies home said…
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Happi Shopr said…
A wii and wii fit for me please. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
Lisa Garner said…
My Christmas list is all about baby this year since I'm due in Feb. My big item on my list is a cherry wood sleigh crib!
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Lisa Garner said…
I'm an email subscriber. Thanks!
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Lisa Garner said…
I'm also subscribed to your feed in google reader.
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Lisa Garner said…
I'm following you blog on Google Friend Connect user Garner5.
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Lisa Garner said…
I Tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/6805593966
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Danielle said…
Lost Season 5 is on my christmas list this year!
Erica C. said…
I have a handheld vacuum on my list!
Ashley said…
Today's tweet: http://twitter.com/AggieAshley/status/6807833611

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cstironkat said…
I would like some new pillows.
ShesAnAngel said…
A pair of Skechers Shap-ups are on my personal christmas list!

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ShesAnAngel said…
I subscribe via email

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ShesAnAngel said…
I am following you via google

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ShesAnAngel said…
I tweeted

http://twitter.com/ShesAnAngel417/status/6809962387

justine417@comcast.net
susan1215 said…
I want a tredmill for Christmas
guettel78 said…
One item on my list this year is a Zune HD mp3 player -- I've been coveting one all year, so I hope my family got all the hints I dropped! :)

Thanks for the giveaway!

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guettel78 said…
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guettel78 said…
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guettel78 said…
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guettel78 said…
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guettel78 said…
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guettel78 said…
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Anonymous said…
Would love to win this!!
js22 said…
I'd really like a job!
If I don't get that I'd love a jackpot-winning megamillions or powerball ticket :-)

Thanks for the giveaway!
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js22 said…
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Kristin said…
There's only one thing I really, really want: a new laptop. What will I actually get? Probably a piece of jewelry, which isn't a bad runner-up.

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Kristin said…
I follow you on GFC (Kristin).

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Kristin said…
I subscribe to your feed.

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giggling kids said…
I have a new sewing machine on my list!
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One item on my list is a new sweater.

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