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!
Julie Curtis
Drive slower.
Julie Curtis
Drive slower.
Sharon
Tip for saving a $ a day: We use “Brown Paper Packaging tied up with String” for our holiday wrapping. I buy the postal shipping paper instead of holiday wrapping paper and then decorate them with an assortment of items… Pine Cones, holly greens, Holiday stickers, even hand drawn notes! We’ve been doing this for about five years now and I think it’s so much more fun than regular wrapping paper. Very personalized and MUCH less expensive. It’ll save more than a dollar!
Jill W
Give up coffee (more than $1 a day) while you are out-take your own, instead
thanks
Jill W´s last blog post..$329.99 Bumbleride Stroller Giveaway! ends 12/6
Sharon
Tip for saving a $ a day: We use “Brown Paper Packaging tied up with String” for our holiday wrapping. I buy the postal shipping paper instead of holiday wrapping paper and then decorate them with an assortment of items… Pine Cones, holly greens, Holiday stickers, even hand drawn notes! We’ve been doing this for about five years now and I think it’s so much more fun than regular wrapping paper. Very personalized and MUCH less expensive. It’ll save more than a dollar!
Jill W
Give up coffee (more than $1 a day) while you are out-take your own, instead
thanks
Jill W´s last blog post..$329.99 Bumbleride Stroller Giveaway! ends 12/6
Jill W
I’m a subscriber, thanks
We are cutting out our movie channels on cable – $32 a month, or about $1 a day, thanks
Jill W´s last blog post..$329.99 Bumbleride Stroller Giveaway! ends 12/6
Jill W
I’m a subscriber, thanks
We are cutting out our movie channels on cable – $32 a month, or about $1 a day, thanks
Jill W´s last blog post..$329.99 Bumbleride Stroller Giveaway! ends 12/6
Jerri
My tip to save money is to bring your own water bottle to work and fill it up at the water fountain. Tastes just as good as bottled water and it’s cold!
Jerri´s last blog post..November Challenge – Giving Thanks – Day 30
Jerri
My tip to save money is to bring your own water bottle to work and fill it up at the water fountain. Tastes just as good as bottled water and it’s cold!
Jerri´s last blog post..November Challenge – Giving Thanks – Day 30
Jerri
I am an email subscriber.
My second tip is to check out car insurance companies. We just switched and saved $130 a month!
Jerri
I am an email subscriber.
My second tip is to check out car insurance companies. We just switched and saved $130 a month!
Melanie
I subscribed.
My 2nd tip is to cut out the trips to Starbucks. I used to go every single day and get a frappuccino and a scone. One day I realized I was spending at least $20 per week doing this and I stopped completely.
Melanie´s last blog post..Need Some Extra Cash?
Melanie
I subscribed.
My 2nd tip is to cut out the trips to Starbucks. I used to go every single day and get a frappuccino and a scone. One day I realized I was spending at least $20 per week doing this and I stopped completely.
Melanie´s last blog post..Need Some Extra Cash?
Melanie
I blogged ya:
https://ourhappyhappenings.com/2008/12/giveaway-everyday/
And my 3rd tip is to stop eating out. We used to eat out at least 2 times each week- spending $20 or more. After my daughter was born and I wanted to be a SAHM we cut that expense out! It saves us a lot of money.
Melanie´s last blog post..Need Some Extra Cash?
Melanie
I blogged ya:
https://ourhappyhappenings.com/2008/12/giveaway-everyday/
And my 3rd tip is to stop eating out. We used to eat out at least 2 times each week- spending $20 or more. After my daughter was born and I wanted to be a SAHM we cut that expense out! It saves us a lot of money.
Melanie´s last blog post..Need Some Extra Cash?
Melissa S
My tip is to stop buying Coke singles 20 oz drinks evey day – some times two a day when I am out working. Now with tax they are over 1.60 each. I don’t do it every day but if I am out working, driving 3 days a week, it is very likely that I will buy 3 or 4 that week.
Melissa S´s last blog post..Fall Creek Falls
Melissa S
My tip is to stop buying Coke singles 20 oz drinks evey day – some times two a day when I am out working. Now with tax they are over 1.60 each. I don’t do it every day but if I am out working, driving 3 days a week, it is very likely that I will buy 3 or 4 that week.
Melissa S´s last blog post..Fall Creek Falls
Ann
My tip to save $1 a day..switch off lights! I don’t know if it’ll amount to a dollar, but if there are A LOT of lights in the house it’ll add up.
I blogged.
Ann
Ann´s last blog post..30 Print Cards for $0.48
Ann
My tip to save $1 a day..switch off lights! I don’t know if it’ll amount to a dollar, but if there are A LOT of lights in the house it’ll add up.
I blogged.
Ann
Ann´s last blog post..30 Print Cards for $0.48
Julie
Well, one way that I save alot of money…..is I make my own baby food. It is pretty easy…and if I am on the run i just thaw it out in a baby container and go….
Julie´s last blog post..Already in the Christmas Spirit!
Melissa S
I am a subscriber.
My second tip is to remember to take my list and coupons to the strore with me. I make too many quick trips for things that I forget.
Melissa S´s last blog post..Fall Creek Falls
Julie
Well, one way that I save alot of money…..is I make my own baby food. It is pretty easy…and if I am on the run i just thaw it out in a baby container and go….
Julie´s last blog post..Already in the Christmas Spirit!
Melissa S
I am a subscriber.
My second tip is to remember to take my list and coupons to the strore with me. I make too many quick trips for things that I forget.
Melissa S´s last blog post..Fall Creek Falls
Ann
I’m a subscriber.
Tip #2: Pack breakfast for hubby instead of him spending $1 (or more) buying a bagel/coffee along the way to work.
Sarah B.
Being a SAHM it is hard to cut back on utlities because we are always home. But what I do is open the blinds in the day and at night I use lamps instead of overhead lights. I also unplug applanices when I am not using them. I have recently dropped my power bill over $100 by doing this.
Ann
I’m a subscriber.
Tip #2: Pack breakfast for hubby instead of him spending $1 (or more) buying a bagel/coffee along the way to work.
Sarah B.
Being a SAHM it is hard to cut back on utlities because we are always home. But what I do is open the blinds in the day and at night I use lamps instead of overhead lights. I also unplug applanices when I am not using them. I have recently dropped my power bill over $100 by doing this.
Ann
Tip #3: Cook a little more for dinner and have it for leftover as lunch instead of whipping up the entire lunch (even if it’s sandwich and yogurt or fruits).
Ann
Tip #3: Cook a little more for dinner and have it for leftover as lunch instead of whipping up the entire lunch (even if it’s sandwich and yogurt or fruits).