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I've hinted about it for days now, and finally here it is – your chance to win a $500 Walmart gift card!!!
Just in time to make your holidays a little happier, Nickelodeon and Walmart have teamed up to offer this fabulous contest hosted by the Elevenmoms.
Yep, that's right – each Elevenmom is giving away one $500 gift card on her blog, so you have 20 chances to win! Find details on the Elevenmoms site on how you can enter to win each one. Please note that you may only win once.
So who wants to add $500 to their holiday budget? You didn't really think I was going to make this EASY for you, did you? You're going to have to work a little bit for a prize this big.
In light of the tough economic times, this contest is all about discovering new ways to help each other save money. Yesterday I wrote a post detailing seven easy ways to cut at least $1 from your budget per day in the hopes that it would inspire you to participate in The One Dollar Give. I only just scratched the surface though, and I know that you all have some amazing tips to share as well.
So there you go – holiday-themed or not, I want you to share your best methods for cutting back by at least $1 a day!
Methods of Entry*
Every reader can submit up to three (3) different tips to enter this contest. Choose one each of any combination of method one, two, or three for up to a total of 3 entries!!!
YOU MUST LEAVE A TIP WITH EACH ENTRY. ENTRIES THAT DO NOT FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES BELOW WILL BE DELETED.
1. Leave a comment sharing your best money-saving tip to cut at least $1 a day out of your budget!
2. Subscribe to my feed via RSS or email and leave a separate comment letting me know you have done so along with another money-saving tip. If you’re already a subscriber, simply leave a separate comment letting me know you’re already subscribed along with another money-saving tip. Lovin’ my subscribers! You guys make this all possible.
3. Spread the word about this contest in some manner and come back and leave a link in a separate comment along with another money-saving tip. If you have a blog, you can blog about it. But if you don’t have a blog, you’re not at a disadvantage. You could review and Stumble it. You could Twitter it. You could post about it in a forum. Use your imagination!
*Please read the rules for entering and the timeline information carefully as this contest differs from the usual giveaways that I host.
It is important that you leave a separate comment for each type of entry because each comment is equal to one entry. Sorry to harp on this, but it really is that important to tally and select the winner easily, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me simplify the process!
Prize:
1 $500 Walmart Gift Card
This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, December 15th. The judges will select ten of their favorite entries to be highlighted on Deal Seeking Mom, and I’ll use Random.org to select the winning comment. The winner will be posted on Tuesday, December 16th, and the prize will be mailed out on December 17th. Good luck!
While you’re in a contest entering mood, don’t forget to check out the Giveaway Gathering for a variety of contests being hosted on Deal Seeking Mom readers’ blogs!
Tara Kuczykowski is a married mom of three boys and two girls, ages 4 to 10 years, living in Columbus, OH.
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I subscribe to your blog!!! Which, I consider to be another great money saving tip!
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to save $1 a day i go to the library to look at magazines and that actually can save me $3 a day. and if there is anything i really need out of that issue a copy only costs a dime.
to save $1 a day i go to the library to look at magazines and that actually can save me $3 a day. and if there is anything i really need out of that issue a copy only costs a dime.
Don't buy snacks or sodas from vending machines. Take your own (which you probably got for free if its candy) and eat and drink that when you get hungry. I know this stuff isn't good for you but my hubs likes to get snacks so I make him take his now.
Don't buy snacks or sodas from vending machines. Take your own (which you probably got for free if its candy) and eat and drink that when you get hungry. I know this stuff isn't good for you but my hubs likes to get snacks so I make him take his now.
We pack lunches everday, cut coupons, use the library, use RedBox instead of renting movies from Hollywood or Blockbuster, and we make sure we turn down our thermostats at night.
We pack lunches everday, cut coupons, use the library, use RedBox instead of renting movies from Hollywood or Blockbuster, and we make sure we turn down our thermostats at night.
About 3-4 weeks after Christmas Target will have at least 1 aisle of toys on clearance. They start at 30%, then go to 50%, and finally 75%. Last year when they got to 75% they still had a whole aisle left. I was able to get so many toys that I saved for birthdays and even some that I am giving as Christmas gifts this year. Hope this helps. Happy Holidays.
About 3-4 weeks after Christmas Target will have at least 1 aisle of toys on clearance. They start at 30%, then go to 50%, and finally 75%. Last year when they got to 75% they still had a whole aisle left. I was able to get so many toys that I saved for birthdays and even some that I am giving as Christmas gifts this year. Hope this helps. Happy Holidays.
Stop buying printed newspapers daily and read the news on the internet.
DebbieLynne (On the banks of Stony Creek)´s last blog post..Tim McGraw’s - My Little Girl
We have gone on a serious cash-only budget. That will save way more than $1 a day! When you have to fork over that hard-earned cash, you find that you don't need all those things that you thought you did! Impulse buying is a thing of the past and our bank account is the proof. It was hard at first but now we don't even think about what we're missing because we really aren't missing anything. Dumping the credit cards was the best thing that we've done in a LONG time!
Stop buying printed newspapers daily and read the news on the internet.
DebbieLynne (On the banks of Stony Creek)´s last blog post..Tim McGraw’s - My Little Girl
We have gone on a serious cash-only budget. That will save way more than $1 a day! When you have to fork over that hard-earned cash, you find that you don't need all those things that you thought you did! Impulse buying is a thing of the past and our bank account is the proof. It was hard at first but now we don't even think about what we're missing because we really aren't missing anything. Dumping the credit cards was the best thing that we've done in a LONG time!
I am already a subscriber.
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I'm not sure if they will do it again this year, but last year amazon.com did a huge sale on toys starting around Dec.7. They had toys as much as 75% off. If you are in need of some last minute toys check them out. Hope this helps. Happy Holidays.
I am already a subscriber.
Tip #2
I'm not sure if they will do it again this year, but last year amazon.com did a huge sale on toys starting around Dec.7. They had toys as much as 75% off. If you are in need of some last minute toys check them out. Hope this helps. Happy Holidays.
I now bring my Diet Coke from home (bought at a good deal, of course!) rather than paying over a buck to buy a bottle from the machine at work. I can't quite quit the Diet Coke habit, but this is the next best thing!
I now bring my Diet Coke from home (bought at a good deal, of course!) rather than paying over a buck to buy a bottle from the machine at work. I can't quite quit the Diet Coke habit, but this is the next best thing!
I am a mom on the go Last year looking back I found that my family was eating out way too much. I try to plan trips around meals and if we have to be gone at luch I pack the kids homemade luch not store bought lunchables.
Unplug everything your not using at the time.
I am a mom on the go Last year looking back I found that my family was eating out way too much. I try to plan trips around meals and if we have to be gone at luch I pack the kids homemade luch not store bought lunchables.
Unplug everything your not using at the time.
TIP 2 Cut your kids hair. I decided to cut my boys hair with clippers bought at wallmart. It has saved us so much money.
TIP 2 Cut your kids hair. I decided to cut my boys hair with clippers bought at wallmart. It has saved us so much money.
I shop all year long with a big family,i hit the clearance sales,an yard sales,you would be surprized how many new items are at yard sales,an i pack back an save until the holidays an then im not hit so hard trying to buy for everone
I shop all year long with a big family,i hit the clearance sales,an yard sales,you would be surprized how many new items are at yard sales,an i pack back an save until the holidays an then im not hit so hard trying to buy for everone
Tip # 3 I took a notebook and wrote down everything we spent for one month. I then added up how much we spent right down to the last penny . It was a real wake up call for me. I now stick to a budget and use coupons. Just by doing this task it has saved us at least 100 a month.
The day or week after christmas I buy my paper an bows an boxes from 50-75 % off,they will store well,an then Im not in ahurry to get it when the holiday arrives,they have their gift half price too an i grab some of those that will keep until the next holiday
Tip # 3 I took a notebook and wrote down everything we spent for one month. I then added up how much we spent right down to the last penny . It was a real wake up call for me. I now stick to a budget and use coupons. Just by doing this task it has saved us at least 100 a month.
The day or week after christmas I buy my paper an bows an boxes from 50-75 % off,they will store well,an then Im not in ahurry to get it when the holiday arrives,they have their gift half price too an i grab some of those that will keep until the next holiday
We are making some gift from items I got from the dollar store,an the grandkids are having a blast doing it,so we got 2 gifts made an I only spent 3 dollars,an we had a lot of fun making gifts for their mom together an they have pride that they made it themselves,an their mom is going love it an it was cheap to make,we made decorations out of pinecones we found on the ground for free,it can be done if you try
We are making some gift from items I got from the dollar store,an the grandkids are having a blast doing it,so we got 2 gifts made an I only spent 3 dollars,an we had a lot of fun making gifts for their mom together an they have pride that they made it themselves,an their mom is going love it an it was cheap to make,we made decorations out of pinecones we found on the ground for free,it can be done if you try
My husband and I decided to only have basic cable. This saves way more than a dollar a day, not to mention all the time we have to do more important things. If you aren't ready to go basic, just take it down one pay level. Be firm in your decision, because the sales rep will try to persuade you to keep what you have.
My husband and I decided to only have basic cable. This saves way more than a dollar a day, not to mention all the time we have to do more important things. If you aren't ready to go basic, just take it down one pay level. Be firm in your decision, because the sales rep will try to persuade you to keep what you have.
I am a subscriber. I buy marked down fresh vegtables and fruits and freeze them.
I am a subscriber. I buy marked down fresh vegtables and fruits and freeze them.
My tip for saving $1 a day would be to TURN OFF THE LIGHTS WHEN THEY ARE NOT BEING USED! I am constantly going behind them turning off lights. Such a small thing that adds up :)
My tip for saving $1 a day would be to TURN OFF THE LIGHTS WHEN THEY ARE NOT BEING USED! I am constantly going behind them turning off lights. Such a small thing that adds up :)
I read this and other blogs everyday to make the most of every dollar I spend.
I read this and other blogs everyday to make the most of every dollar I spend.
With my children we make cards for birthdays and other celebrations instead of buying them at the card shop. We recycle gift bags too.
With my children we make cards for birthdays and other celebrations instead of buying them at the card shop. We recycle gift bags too.
http://abusymomoftwo.blogspot.com/2008/12/giveaway-walmart-500-gift-card.html
I posted about your giveaway.
My next tip on how to save a dollar a day is to use a programmable thermostat. It allows you to automatically turn the heat down when you are sleeping and away from home. The best part is that you can set it to warm up just before you get out of bed or just before you come home so you don't notice that the house wasn't warm for a period.
http://abusymomoftwo.blogspot.com/2008/12/giveaway-walmart-500-gift-card.html
I posted about your giveaway.
My next tip on how to save a dollar a day is to use a programmable thermostat. It allows you to automatically turn the heat down when you are sleeping and away from home. The best part is that you can set it to warm up just before you get out of bed or just before you come home so you don't notice that the house wasn't warm for a period.
We've turned our thermostat down, installed cfl bulbs, turned down the hot water heater, unplugged small appliances (dvd players, tv's, chargers, computers, etc) when not in use, but the one thing I'm the proudest of and talk to anyone who will listen (and feel it impacts our monthly outgoing dollars the most) and guaranatee it will save a noticeable $1 per day is clip and use coupons. I became a strategic shopper who cherry picks sale items and use coupons on the sale items. It will consistently save you more than $1 per day!
Lisa B´s last blog post..$100 WalMart Gift Card Giveaway!
We've turned our thermostat down, installed cfl bulbs, turned down the hot water heater, unplugged small appliances (dvd players, tv's, chargers, computers, etc) when not in use, but the one thing I'm the proudest of and talk to anyone who will listen (and feel it impacts our monthly outgoing dollars the most) and guaranatee it will save a noticeable $1 per day is clip and use coupons. I became a strategic shopper who cherry picks sale items and use coupons on the sale items. It will consistently save you more than $1 per day!
Lisa B´s last blog post..$100 WalMart Gift Card Giveaway!
I am a subscriber to your blog and here is my other tip. Buy your college students textbooks through ebay or half.com. The first semester we bought ours though the college bookstore and paid about 600.00 since then we have used other sources and paid less than half of that price each semester.
I am a subscriber to your blog and here is my other tip. Buy your college students textbooks through ebay or half.com. The first semester we bought ours though the college bookstore and paid about 600.00 since then we have used other sources and paid less than half of that price each semester.
My Tweet: The Walmart 11 Moms were given $500 gift cards to give away from Nick/Walmart: http://tinyurl.com/5k9d3l Totally Legit!
Someone asked me about the contest this morning and I tweeted to your blog, hope that counts.
Money Saving Tip: I stopped driving my kids to school in the morning. It saves way more than $1 a day (more like $200/mth) and really helps us be more organized.
Not holiday, but it helps your budget so you have more for holiday shopping :)
Kitty
CouponDivas´s last blog post..Walgreens Ad - 4 Day Sale 12/3-12/6
My Tweet: The Walmart 11 Moms were given $500 gift cards to give away from Nick/Walmart: http://tinyurl.com/5k9d3l Totally Legit!
Someone asked me about the contest this morning and I tweeted to your blog, hope that counts.
Money Saving Tip: I stopped driving my kids to school in the morning. It saves way more than $1 a day (more like $200/mth) and really helps us be more organized.
Not holiday, but it helps your budget so you have more for holiday shopping :)
Kitty
CouponDivas´s last blog post..Walgreens Ad - 4 Day Sale 12/3-12/6
To save $1 a day, be sure to turn off OR unplug all electrical appliances that aren't in use. Phone chargers, coffee pots, the computer... you waste a lot of money to have these items running constantly.
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