My Kmart Shopping Spree
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Kmart via Izea. All the opinions expressed here are mine.
UPDATE: Congratulations to the winner announced December 19th ---- Jenn!!
Kmart sent me on a shopping spree for the holidays! Yup, you read that right. Kmart provided me with a $500 gift card to go shopping crazy at the Kmart store here in NYC. I have to admit, I had a blast! I've not been inside a Kmart in a quite some time- not since my mom used to take my siblings and I there for back-t0-school shopping. The store experience is just how I remember it, not exactly visually beautiful but packed with deals that sure are pleasing to the pocket.
Their offer could not have come at a better time for me, as I am moving in January
to a new apartment and need lots of home stuff that Kmart is known for providing, at an affordable price. So, when I walked in the store I went straight for the Home Goods section where I grabbed Martha Stuart towels, a Cannon sheet set, a few kitchen accessories and a Dirt Devil Broom Vac. I wanted to grab more, but I had to be conscious of the fact that I had to lug it all home on the subway, so I plan on going back a few times and picking up all the other stuff I was drooling over.
They have great name brand items that I don't remember them offering before, which really took me by surprise. I'm excited to go back and pick up the Black & Decker Digital Advantage iron, Hamilton Beach BlendMaster and a Kenmore sewing machine, which I am really excited about so I can finally start tailoring my own clothes! I thank Kmart for this experience. Get your chance below. :)
Now, on to the good stuff for YOU!!!!!!
I have also been hooked up with a $500 Kmart gift card to give away to my readers. Hooray!
There are TWO Ways to Play....
1st: Leave a comment on this post with the Kmart Item #s of products you would buy with a $500 gift card. Remember the comment must include the items you would want from Kmart that add up to $500 or less - and you must include the sku/item#'s. You can go to http://www.kmart.com to look for item numbers.
2nd: Using your Twitter account, Retweet this exact phrase "RT @juliaroy is giving away a $500 #Kmart Gift Card on her blog - simply tweet or comment to enter http://urlbrief.com/a3a746" You only have to say that phrase.
Each tweet or comment counts as one registration. The contest allows up to two registrations per person, so leave both a comment on this post and and a ReTweet on Twitter of the phrase above for a double chance to win!
The winner will be chosen at random, you can get the full details here.
Learn more about Kmart Gift Cards.
Again, this was a sponsored post. For more information about the sponsor (Kmart), see Izea.


Julia, wouldn't you want the retweet copy to read "...Kmart Gift Card on HER blog..."
Posted by: Shawn M. Smith | December 02, 2008 at 04:20 PM
I was actually in Kmart yesterday for the first time in MONTHS. I really liked some of their home furnishing stuff, and of course I liked their Christmas decorations. I actually lugged home $55 worth of Martha Stewart Christmas decorations -- tree skirt, garland and ornaments, oh my!
Anyway, I'd absolutely LOVE to have that $500 Kmart card. I'd spend it on several things, including an iPod for my husband, curtain rods for my living room, and new towels for my bathroom!
Apple 8GB iPod: #018W929084370001
Essential Home decorative rod: #070W824729110001
Towels: # 9990000022354911
Posted by: Jenn | December 02, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Julia! this is too cool. But there's so much stuff in kmart that I want and $500 will just cover the CHOCOLATE! :)
Thanks for doing this!
Michael Murdock, CEO
ceo@docmurdock.com
Posted by: Michael Murdock | December 02, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Element 32 in. (Diagonal) Class LCD Integrated HDTV (720p)
Kmart item #012W804958950001
Posted by: Matt Van Horn | December 02, 2008 at 04:33 PM
This is great!
I would use the card to buy these items:
Weslo Momentum Ct 3.8 Elliptical
Kmart item# 080W106462110001
Haier 6-Bottle Capacity Thermal Electric Wine Cellar Silver Cabinet with Silver Trim
Kmart item# 1370000HVUE06BSS
Grandrich Torchiere Floor Lamp w/Down Light
Kmart item# 28800000000G1260
Martha Stewart Everyday Mission Bungalow Coffee Table Kmart item # 021W969633110001
Posted by: Henry Cavillones | December 02, 2008 at 04:33 PM
iHome Portable Alarm Clock Speaker System for iPod / Black - $79
item #018W266702110001
Xbox 360 System Hardware - $259
item #9990000042317511
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser™ Dual Cyclonic Vacuum - $149
item #006W889887110001
Posted by: pixelbud | December 02, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Oh wow! I haven't been in a KMart in forever, but it was great checking out their website.
Since I'm redoing my office, I'd love:
**Sonoma Secretary Desk
Kmart item # 139000BSD-3344-K
Mfr.model # ZH021
Overall Color: Black
$249.99
**Sonoma Computer Desk
Kmart item # 13900000BDD-2948
Mfr.model # ZH047
Overall Color: Black
$179.99
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Plus, I'd probably spring the extra for this too:
**Double Floating Wall Storage - Black
Kmart item # 13900000BFW-0349
Mfr.model # ZH075
$129.99
Posted by: Erica | December 02, 2008 at 04:39 PM
Awesome. I'd get-
Apple 32GB iPod® Touch Digital Media Player - Black - Kmart item #018W929092640001
and a
Kenmore 7 qt. Slow Cooker
Kmart item# 9990000052261811
Posted by: Avi Kaplan | December 02, 2008 at 04:50 PM
I haven't been in Kmart for a while, but have been hearing a lot recently.
While there's a lot I know I'd like, I'm working to promote the 'Be an Elf' project, where you buy toys for needy children who write to Santa, and who might not receive anything otherwise. So, I'd use the entire gift hard to help them out. Here's what I'd get:
For the Younger ones I'd buy stuffed toys such as:
(2) Applause SeaPals Blue Lobster: #1030000000715792 - 12.99
For the older children, I'd focus more on creative development. I feel that fostering creative development at a young age is essential. So, I'd buy them:
(2x) Flip Video: #105FVULTRA60MINN - $149.99 ea
But I also recognize that many of these children need more essential items, so I'd also purchase jeans, teeshirts, socks, and undergarments.
(5x) Route 66 Jeans: #9990000094729221 - 10.00 ea
(5x) Quarter Socks 12 Pack: # 9990000034566013 - 7.99 ea
(1x) Girl's Princess Long Jacket: # 049W091362110001 - 29.99 ea
(2x) Joe Boxer Toddler Boy's Solid Fleece Pant: #99900624Z4312000 - 4.99 ea
Of course, I'd have to examine what each child needs and get them things accordingly. So, the items I've listed might change. But I'm know I use the entire $500 to help these little guys out!
Posted by: Daniel Delaney | December 02, 2008 at 04:56 PM
I retweeted (http://twitter.com/JustJulie/status/1034984055)
The five products I would buy at Kmart:
1. Haier 26L/.9 Electronic Convection & Rotisserie Oven (item# 13700RTC1700EBSS)
2. Quik Shade 10 ft. x 10 ft. Shade Tech 64 Canopy (item# 9990000022407811)
3. Coleman Table Top PPN Grill (item# 9990000047278911)
4. Martha Stewart Everyday Pieced Chino Complete Bed Set (item # 9990000020646313)
5. Kodak 7.2MP Digital Camera, EasyShare M763 (item# 020W686430110001)
Posted by: Julie | December 02, 2008 at 04:56 PM
Here's what I'd love to get at K~MART as a surprise to my sweetie:
BBQ Pro 20 in. Square Charcoal Cart Grill w/ Tile Table
Kmart item# 028W841773110001 Mfr. model# BPTCA-2020M/D $129.99
Craftsman 8pc Reversible Ratcheting Wrench Set, Metric
Kmart item# 9990000032607611 Mfr. model# 32607611 $99.99
Poulan 14 in. Gas Chain Saw
Kmart item# 9990000031931211 Mfr. model# 952802026 $109.99
Leatherman Blast™ Multi-Tool with Leather Sheath
Kmart item# 9990000030890111 Mfr. model# 830032 $65.99
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
Posted by: Leah | December 02, 2008 at 04:59 PM
And, I TWITTERED about this fabulous give~away.......user name: leahita.
http://twitter.com/leahita/status/1034986600
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
Posted by: Leah | December 02, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Twittered! http://twitter.com/CorrinRenee/status/1034994171
Posted by: corrin | December 02, 2008 at 05:00 PM
I think we might need this in Chicago this winter...
Craftsman 5.0 HP Gas Snow Thrower
Kmart item# 9990000043615211
Posted by: corrin | December 02, 2008 at 05:06 PM
I tweeted this!
What a great idea by KMart & IZEA!
Posted by: AverageGal | December 02, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Hey Julia, this is great stuff expecially u looking out for us while ur sick.
Dyson DC14 All Floors Upright - $429.99
Kmart item #006W734090110001
GE 7.0MP Digital Camera, A735 - $69.99
Kmart item# 020W673380110001
Posted by: Sean | December 02, 2008 at 05:11 PM
Awesome contest.
I'd love to have an iPod Touch (item# 018W929092640001). Really, that would just be great. And it's under $500.
Thanks for the opportunity.
I also tweeted at http://twitter.com/patrickd88/status/1035034750, so please enter me deuce.
Posted by: Patrick D. | December 02, 2008 at 05:25 PM
I'm shopped out! You can get a lot of stuff at Kmart, it turns out! Here's my list, coming in at $438.80.
Kenmore Drop-In Bobbin Sewing Machine - 90 Stitch Functions, Built-in 1-Step Buttonhole $224.99
#9990000025235711
Martha Stewart Everyday 8-Piece Stainless-Steel Cookware Set $89.99
#9990000098155511
Martha Stewart Everyday 15 lb Perfect Roaster $9.89
# 9990000011043211
7 Pc Deluxe Bake & Serve Set-Yellow $29.99
# 9990000042275711
Martha Stewart Everyday 11-Piece Mixing Bowl Set $17.99
# 9990000035546311
3 Cup Rice Cooker w/ Steam Tray $9.00
# 011W791663110001
Wilton 18 in. X 24 in. Pastry Mat With Recipes $8.99
# 011W963471110001
Wilton Pastry Blender $6.99
# 011W957960110001
Wilton Bakers Blade $7.99
# 011W957871110001
Wilton 4-Cup Measuring Cup $7.99
# 011W963463110001
Mayfair and Jackson Basic White Cake Plate $24.99
#2520000000005186
Posted by: Nancy | December 02, 2008 at 05:29 PM
This is very generous, I usually just give away my gift bags.
5 for each of my sisters:
Smartparts 7 in. (Diagonal) Digital Picture Frame - Wood Kmart item# 020W804418630001 Mfr. model# SP70BR
$250 for Toys for Tots, really.
Posted by: Philly Chit Chat | December 02, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Ooh! What a great campaign. I get to discover your blog 'n stuff, too! :)
Xbox 360 System Hardware Kmart item# 9990000042317511 (because my first one (refurb) died within a week of getting it and RIGHT after I paid for the gold membership)
Then I would have to get some games, but the Kmart online search is being buggy.
Posted by: sea_dot | December 02, 2008 at 05:37 PM
I would get a Canon Color printer.
I keep asking my friends to print out my photos for me. This printer would be perfect..
Canon Pro9000 Color Photo Printer
* Kmart item #105000000PRO9000
* Mfr. model #PRO9000
Posted by: Andy Clement | December 02, 2008 at 05:51 PM
#012W804958950001 a nice new TV. I have a ton of TV's in the house, none of which are HD, and I get like 10 HD channels on Cable that are worthless now. So yeah, its time to upgrade.
Oh, and probably some Kettle Korn that is always outside our local KMart. :)
Posted by: Raymond42c | December 02, 2008 at 05:54 PM
What a great idea. I hope tons of people enter...but I hope I win. My first job as a teen was at a Kmart. Here's what I would buy:
Memorex 19 in. Class LCD HDTV with HDMI Input
Kmart item# 018W805721110001
Garmin NUVI 205
Kmart item# 1210000100071740
Posted by: Dan Byrd | December 02, 2008 at 06:19 PM
I would start with this:
Kmart item #25500WIIRVLRRFNE
Posted by: pam | December 02, 2008 at 06:38 PM
Very cool Julia!
Growing up in rural Iowa, Kmart was definitely the place to go. Good to see that they're being proactive in communicating in a 2.0 world.
If I win, I'm looking at:
-Kmart item# 018W963975110001 (Playstation 3 console)
-Kmart item# 25500PS3UBI39340 (Brothers In Arms Hells Highway Limited Edition)
What can I say... I'm still a kid at heart.
Posted by: Steve Albers | December 02, 2008 at 06:39 PM