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Capessa awards $200 in Mother’s Day contest

May 4, 2008 by Jennifer Donovan

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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The winner of the $200 American Express gift card from Capessa for our Mother’s Day Tips contest is #471, Danielle. Congrats! I’m happy to award your first treat-yourself-for-Mother’s Day present.

I loved reading each and every comment–finding out which of the tips that you liked and might be using this year.

Now Capessa has teamed up with Zappos to offer a $500 gift card to Zappos.com (boy could I spend that with ease). All you have to do is share your defining mom moment (I hope that they have an easier time picking finalists than we did for our Mother’s Day Photo contest.  Have you checked out the 20 amazing finalists?). The contest ends May 11. You can find all the details HERE.

Mother’s Day is only a week away. Have you dropped your hints? My husband told me that he made reservations, but he left the where a secret. Now that the children are both into holidays, it’s fun to see what they will add to the celebration. My nine-year-old always makes sure that Daddy doesn’t blow it, LOL.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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48 Comments

  1. Bonny S. says

    May 12, 2008 at 12:23 am

    This would be an awesome win. What a blast it would be to shop for some new stuff!

    Reply
  2. Sylvia Porter says

    May 11, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    my most memorable mom moment was when my daughter graduated high school, that was so great to see!

    Reply
  3. Wendy Fortie says

    May 11, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    i love zappos

    Reply
  4. kathy pease says

    May 11, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    the defining moment for me was when i lost my own mom to cancer..i realized how fragile life is and to make every single moment count

    Reply
  5. becky huffman says

    May 11, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    LOVE SHOES

    Reply
  6. lorides says

    May 11, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    count me in

    Reply
  7. Christa V says

    May 11, 2008 at 11:48 am

    I really could use this on the kids right now!

    Reply
  8. jeff says

    May 11, 2008 at 8:56 am

    give her whatever she wants.

    Reply
  9. Kelly Crocker says

    May 11, 2008 at 8:26 am

    cool win

    Reply
  10. elena callas says

    May 11, 2008 at 12:43 am

    Happy mothers days everyone!

    Reply
  11. Daniel M says

    May 10, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    me mum would love dis

    Reply
  12. olene mccoy says

    May 10, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    My defining moment as a mom and grandmom is the first time my first grandchild who is a girl told me she loved me for the first time over the phone, i almost fell out, i can’t even describe how that feels, i always heard that you can love your grandchildren as much as or more as your own children, its true, so if your about to have a grandchild, it is an experience. omccoy

    Reply
  13. Pamela White says

    May 10, 2008 at 9:13 pm

    I would love this prize.

    Being the best mom is helping your kids have the abilities they will use in life. I help them become timely, considerate and handle money.

    Reply
  14. philip halter says

    May 10, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    PICK ME

    Reply
  15. L McLendon says

    May 10, 2008 at 7:36 am

    Not an original, but a sincere entry here!
    Happy Mother’s Day to you all!

    Reply
  16. Eva says

    May 9, 2008 at 11:46 pm

    for fun

    Reply
  17. MoneyMakingMama says

    May 9, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    That’s a wonderful prize …

    Happy Mother’s Day Everyone !!!

    MoneyMakingMama
    http://sevensenough.com/freedollars/

    Reply
  18. cindy blakemore says

    May 9, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    i need shoes bad

    Reply
  19. JoAnn zimmerman says

    May 9, 2008 at 8:18 am

    Happy Mother’s Day. Please enter me, thanks

    Reply
  20. Tammy Kennedy says

    May 8, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    Being a mother of a 33, 27, 16, 12
    and 2.5 grandsons ages 12, 07,and due in sept.
    The oldest of 7 children.
    I’m 49 but in the years of my life every thing your child does is a defining moment.
    From your childs birth to your childs first tooth coming in, to your childs first tooth coming out and their childs teeth coming and going.
    Their perfect all A’s all year award or their going to track camp 700 miles away.
    Every waking and sleeping second of your life is defining, knowing your a mother and have done the best you could to make them the best parents they could ever be.
    I would spend the winning prize money on my children and grandchildren.
    Because of them Thats who I am.

    Reply
  21. Susan says

    May 8, 2008 at 9:15 pm

    I love Zappos

    Reply
  22. Kathy Conley says

    May 8, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    My defining Mom moment came when my now ex told me that he didn’t believe our son, who was in the neo-natal icu, would live. Though I had just had a c-section, I was up and moving to get down to the ice and make sure that he pulled through. He is now a happy and healthy 16 year old.

    Reply
  23. Rhonda Anderson says

    May 7, 2008 at 11:31 pm

    My defining moment as a parent came when my daughter had my first grandchild whom I would like to win this prize for. Her comment to me was – “Mom you are not quite as dumb as I thought you were”. At that moment, I realized that I had done a good job, and had accomplished raising pretty good kids.

    Reply
  24. Nikki Evans says

    May 7, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    This would be wonderful!!! Please consider me for the prize, we could really use this! Good luck to all!

    Reply
  25. Wilma Tipton says

    May 7, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    Mommies love to win!

    Reply
  26. Steffani says

    May 7, 2008 at 5:10 pm

    I think the moment that most defines me as a mother comes each time my two-year-old comes up to me and says, “I love you, Mommy”. To me this is a simple reflection of my love for her and the fact that she KNOWS she is loved and therefore also has a heart full of love to give.

    Reply
  27. Linda Moore says

    May 7, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    The ole saying is “cmon seven,baby needs new shoes”….The heck with that!The baby momma needs new shoes!

    Reply
  28. Teresa Hoyt says

    May 7, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    My defining moment came the day my fourth child was born.My daughter was born with two heart defects (that were not detected during pregnancy) and was transported immediately to a NICU in a hospital and hour a way.As soon as I was able to stand, I quickly dressed and informed the nurse that I was leaving with or without being “released”. Needless to say I was soon at my daughters side. It has been 3 years and one surgery later and she is bright eyed and bushy tailed!

    Reply
  29. John Kraichely says

    May 7, 2008 at 12:50 am

    win

    Reply
  30. gina says

    May 6, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    I would love to win!!!!

    Reply
  31. Barbara M says

    May 6, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day to all.
    Enter me please & thank you for having this contest!

    Reply
  32. CJ says

    May 6, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    Please pick me!

    Reply
  33. DW says

    May 6, 2008 at 11:57 am

    I’ve been carrying around a comment in my back pocket for almost a year. My chiropractor has been after me to get rid of it. I wonder if I leave the comment here I might win this prize. Let’s try it…
    COMMENT

    Reply
  34. charlotte padgett says

    May 6, 2008 at 11:29 am

    I just want a chance to win.

    Reply
  35. Lori says

    May 6, 2008 at 9:36 am

    I love shoes!

    Reply
  36. Phyllis Katcher says

    May 5, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  37. Shakeia Rieux says

    May 5, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    please enter me

    Reply
  38. Betty Mordecai says

    May 5, 2008 at 9:38 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there.

    Reply
  39. Valerie Mitchell says

    May 5, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    fabulous!

    Reply
  40. Kathy LaFrenier says

    May 5, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    What a great prize- count me in!

    Reply
  41. Mildred PErez says

    May 5, 2008 at 6:43 pm

    I would love towin this $500 gift certificate.

    Reply
  42. jane jakins says

    May 5, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    great prize

    Reply
  43. Vickie Couturier says

    May 5, 2008 at 3:46 pm

    As a Mother of 2 grown children ages 23 an 33 an step mother to 3 grown children ages 25,27,28 my husband an I thought we would just enjoy the grandchildren that came along,so far there are 3 an 2 more on the way,little did we know we were in for a big surprize,4 yrs ago,we started keeping foster kids,giving a loving an safe home to kids who dont have a safe place to go,we have 3 grown girls so preteen girls were hard to place an we took them in,we got one little one at age 12,had her for 4 months an she was given back,2 yrs later we got a phone call thatsaid we had a girl who wanted to come back”home” would we take her back,we said YES!,18 months later,last week on May 1,2008 we adopted her!shes ours! we are her forever family,this was the day I Was her MOM for real!shes safe ,loved an will never be harmed again,that was my Mothers moment,she is 16 yrs old now an has so much to give an hopefully someday she can give back what was given to her,or at least im being the role model she should have had years ago,but she has now,she watches an mimics the things I do,an im proud to be her Mom an the Mom to the rest of the crowd too!I love them all so much,biologial,step,an adopted,they are my kids!

    Reply
  44. jenny hebert says

    May 5, 2008 at 2:43 pm

    This would be a real hoot

    Reply
  45. Deanne S. says

    May 5, 2008 at 9:44 am

    I went to my sons bedroom, then 21 months old, I began to pack the diaper bag to get ready for a morning of garage sales. I heard a rattling in the living room and about 15 seconds later it dawned on me that “That is not a toy sound I know”. I went into the living room and saw my son with a mouthful of Excedrin. He had gotten it out of my purse, opened it and piled them in his mouth. I screamed as I frantickly picked them out of his mouth. I rushed him to the ER and assisted syringing liquid charcoal down his throat. I remember feeling absolutely terrible, guilt striken, a failure of a mom. The nurse told me this happens all the time and reassured me that I am a “Good Mom”. At that moment I remember feeling what a great responsibility I have in being a mom. How literally 30 seconds of leaving my child alone could bring such pain and anguish. He, fortunately has forgotten all about it. He’s 3 and a half now. If you read this, PLEASE do not trust that medication caps are “CHILD PROOF”. My son got the cap off in seconds. Keep all meds out of reach and don’t forget about the ones you keep in your purse.

    Reply
  46. Multi...Mommy/ Mommy Motivation says

    May 5, 2008 at 2:03 am

    Thanks for letting us know of this. I didn’t have to think hard to come up with several defining moments. This is the one that I posted at Capessa.
    Defining mom moment – my 2 year old wakes up barely able to breath. I call the ambulance. My mom, and other daughter panic. I order them around. I order my mom to pack up the infant (i think she was 2 weeks old at the time) into the car seat. The ambulance attendants look at me sideways. There is no way in hell I’m leaving the infant without a breast. I am totally calm until toddler is breathing, doctor has okay’d her treatment. Infant is safe in car seat with me. Oldest daughter taken care of. Hubby notified. Then I cry.

    Reply
  47. theresa demars says

    May 4, 2008 at 3:16 am

    good luck to all the mom;s out there and happy mommies day

    Reply

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