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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 2 to 8 years, living in Columbus, OH.
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Grocery shop with a list and use it.
I pack my husband's lunch so that he won't end up ordering out. While at home, my boys and I eat leftovers. We find that keeps us from eating out too often, and it saves a lot of money.
Alisha Stults´s last blog post..And the tree came tumbling down...
I subscribed via email. Never go to the grocery store hungry.
I pack my husband's lunch so that he won't end up ordering out. While at home, my boys and I eat leftovers. We find that keeps us from eating out too often, and it saves a lot of money.
Alisha Stults´s last blog post..And the tree came tumbling down...
I subscribed via email. Never go to the grocery store hungry.
Don't drive by Mc Donalds with your kids! That will save you a ton of money and sanity!
Don't drive by Mc Donalds with your kids! That will save you a ton of money and sanity!
I'm already a subscriber. One way I'm trying to save money each day is to cut back on how much soda I drink. I love my Diet Dr. Pepper, but I'm trying to drink more water to cut costs. It's just a little, but every penny counts!
Alisha Stults´s last blog post..And the tree came tumbling down...
I'm already a subscriber. One way I'm trying to save money each day is to cut back on how much soda I drink. I love my Diet Dr. Pepper, but I'm trying to drink more water to cut costs. It's just a little, but every penny counts!
Alisha Stults´s last blog post..And the tree came tumbling down...
I just subscribed! So excited! Drink water... its FREE and you will save money on Soda and Coffee let alone Calories!
I just subscribed! So excited! Drink water... its FREE and you will save money on Soda and Coffee let alone Calories!
There are plenty of ways to save at least a dollar a day!
I don't buy coffee at shops anymore, I bring my own from home.
I pack my own lunch each and every day.
I use coupons like it's my job!
There are plenty of ways to save at least a dollar a day!
I don't buy coffee at shops anymore, I bring my own from home.
I pack my own lunch each and every day.
I use coupons like it's my job!
Subscriber (RSS) entry (#2)
We used to get pizza one night a week (delivery) - cost was regularly $30-$40 a time. I learned a pizza recipe and now we either make our own or buy frozen and heat up - average cost $5-$10. Over a month I estimate we save about $90, and we enjoy it just as much.
I've started keeping a better pantry of ingredients to make more things from scratch, and I'm collecting recipes for other breads, muffins, cookies, etc.
Subscriber (RSS) entry (#2)
We used to get pizza one night a week (delivery) - cost was regularly $30-$40 a time. I learned a pizza recipe and now we either make our own or buy frozen and heat up - average cost $5-$10. Over a month I estimate we save about $90, and we enjoy it just as much.
I've started keeping a better pantry of ingredients to make more things from scratch, and I'm collecting recipes for other breads, muffins, cookies, etc.
Re-evaluate your insurance coverage. With both boys gettin married this year not only were they dropped from our auto insurance but we didnt think to remove them from the homeowners...we were able to add my mom ( who lives with us) to both our policies & still be paying substantially less & freeing up some of her money for her. Also, adding a new roof to the house & tearing down an old garage helped..which we wouldnt have known if we hadnt been calling re the car insurance!
Daphne McClenning´s last blog post..Goodbye Summer....
Re-evaluate your insurance coverage. With both boys gettin married this year not only were they dropped from our auto insurance but we didnt think to remove them from the homeowners...we were able to add my mom ( who lives with us) to both our policies & still be paying substantially less & freeing up some of her money for her. Also, adding a new roof to the house & tearing down an old garage helped..which we wouldnt have known if we hadnt been calling re the car insurance!
Daphne McClenning´s last blog post..Goodbye Summer....
making meals from my stockpile, walking and/or biking to run errands, renting movies using only freebie redbox codes or watching movies through netflix via xbox ($8.99/mo subscription also allows for one movie to be mailed to your home), grouping all my errands, turning off lights, leaving the oven door open after baking, reusing dryer sheets (they can bue used a few times each), washing in cold water only, walking my Christmas cards to neighbors, saving shower water to flush toilet.. that's it off the top of my head!
Melissa´s last blog post..M.I.A.
making meals from my stockpile, walking and/or biking to run errands, renting movies using only freebie redbox codes or watching movies through netflix via xbox ($8.99/mo subscription also allows for one movie to be mailed to your home), grouping all my errands, turning off lights, leaving the oven door open after baking, reusing dryer sheets (they can bue used a few times each), washing in cold water only, walking my Christmas cards to neighbors, saving shower water to flush toilet.. that's it off the top of my head!
Melissa´s last blog post..M.I.A.
I am already a subscriber. I am new to being diligent on the coupon wagon but I am diligently reading posts & getting amazing bargains. We have seen a substantila drop in our grocery bill since I've been couponing, reading blogs, such as yours & entering contests & freebies.
Daphne McClenning´s last blog post..Goodbye Summer....
I am already a subscriber. I am new to being diligent on the coupon wagon but I am diligently reading posts & getting amazing bargains. We have seen a substantila drop in our grocery bill since I've been couponing, reading blogs, such as yours & entering contests & freebies.
Daphne McClenning´s last blog post..Goodbye Summer....
Just subscribed!!
Changed auto insurance company (shopped around), giving all christmas gifts in reuseable grocery bags (they cost me 70 cents to a a dollar each however in the long run it will help save), shopping clearance and mark down sections of stores including grocery stores.
Melissa´s last blog post..M.I.A.
Just subscribed!!
Changed auto insurance company (shopped around), giving all christmas gifts in reuseable grocery bags (they cost me 70 cents to a a dollar each however in the long run it will help save), shopping clearance and mark down sections of stores including grocery stores.
Melissa´s last blog post..M.I.A.
One way my family is cutting back is eating less meat! We're making more dishes where meat is only one component (spaghetti sauce, stew, etc) and we're eating more meals that include no meat at all. Things like rice, potatoes, beans, are so much cheaper!
One way my family is cutting back is eating less meat! We're making more dishes where meat is only one component (spaghetti sauce, stew, etc) and we're eating more meals that include no meat at all. Things like rice, potatoes, beans, are so much cheaper!
I pack my husband's lunch for him. That saves way more than a dollar a day!
I pack my husband's lunch for him. That saves way more than a dollar a day!
I subscribed to your feed. I save money by making my own cleaning supplies including laundry and dishwasher detergent.
I subscribed to your feed. I save money by making my own cleaning supplies including laundry and dishwasher detergent.
Don't buy that new book at the bookstore. Use your local library instead. If a copy isn't currently available, put yourself on the waiting list and let them contact you when it is. You can easily save a bundle!
Don't buy that new book at the bookstore. Use your local library instead. If a copy isn't currently available, put yourself on the waiting list and let them contact you when it is. You can easily save a bundle!
Cancel those expensive add-on channels on your cable bill ( or better yet cancel your cable TV!). Do you really watch them that much??? Borrow movies from the library!
Cancel those expensive add-on channels on your cable bill ( or better yet cancel your cable TV!). Do you really watch them that much??? Borrow movies from the library!
Oops! Forgot to say I am a subscriber with my second tip.....comment #530!!!
Oops! Forgot to say I am a subscriber with my second tip.....comment #530!!!
I love an iced latte every morning, but buying one everyday is out of the question. I make a stong pot of coffee once a week and put it in a container in the fridge. Then I buy the coffee syrups at my grocery store (I love the sugar free choc and the sugar free vanilla). Every morning I mix the coffee, syrup and milk over ice and it's the best!
I love an iced latte every morning, but buying one everyday is out of the question. I make a stong pot of coffee once a week and put it in a container in the fridge. Then I buy the coffee syrups at my grocery store (I love the sugar free choc and the sugar free vanilla). Every morning I mix the coffee, syrup and milk over ice and it's the best!
I blogged about the giveaway here: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ILoveToSave/627478/
Another way I save money is by growing my own vegetables, culinary herbs, and also medicinal herbs (I make my own herbal remedies). Thanks for the great giveaway!
I blogged about the giveaway here: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ILoveToSave/627478/
Another way I save money is by growing my own vegetables, culinary herbs, and also medicinal herbs (I make my own herbal remedies). Thanks for the great giveaway!
We are psycho about turning lights off in our house! With being home all day (homeschooling) it really helps our electric bill to keep them off.
We are psycho about turning lights off in our house! With being home all day (homeschooling) it really helps our electric bill to keep them off.
We never buy books or movies, we always get them from the library - it saves us much more then $1 a day!!!
We never buy books or movies, we always get them from the library - it saves us much more then $1 a day!!!
I love your blog and am a subscriber. Does that count for saving money? :) Just kidding! We make home made pizzas instead of going out.
I love your blog and am a subscriber. Does that count for saving money? :) Just kidding! We make home made pizzas instead of going out.
I told everyone about your event on facebook. :)
Money saving tip #3: Plan all your errands in one trip (if possible) this saves on gas and time!
I told everyone about your event on facebook. :)
Money saving tip #3: Plan all your errands in one trip (if possible) this saves on gas and time!
One way to save a lot of money and not clutter up your home is to use the library for DVDs, videos, CDs, cassettes, and books. They also offer a lot of free activities for children year round.
One way to save a lot of money and not clutter up your home is to use the library for DVDs, videos, CDs, cassettes, and books. They also offer a lot of free activities for children year round.
I receive your e-mails and have benefited greatly from them. Thank you!
Another way to save is by running the dishwasher and washing machine only when you have a full load. Dryer sheets can also be torn in half; half a sheet is still enough to get rid of static electricity and get your clothes smelling great, and one box will last for twice as many loads.
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