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
I already subscribe to your blog…..here is a tip….I buy applesauce by the jar instead of in little containers….it saves so much money!
Julie´s last blog post..Already in the Christmas Spirit!
Julie
I already subscribe to your blog…..here is a tip….I buy applesauce by the jar instead of in little containers….it saves so much money!
Julie´s last blog post..Already in the Christmas Spirit!
Julie
I put a link for you on my blog…www.thefamilyof3scotts.blogspot.com….here is my last tip…I shop ebay for all of my baby boys sunday smocked clothes…I put in my highest bid and do not go above it even if I get outbid…..I save alot of money by shopping with ebay!
Julie
I put a link for you on my blog…www.thefamilyof3scotts.blogspot.com….here is my last tip…I shop ebay for all of my baby boys sunday smocked clothes…I put in my highest bid and do not go above it even if I get outbid…..I save alot of money by shopping with ebay!
Margaret Brammer
Before I purchase anything online I always do a google search for a promotion code. By doing this you can save a lot of money! Also I make my own baby food. This can save a couple of dollars a day. Thanks for the great giveaway! :)
Robyn
Never pay full price for clothes. Shop at garage sales in the
Spring/Summer and Goodwll in the Fall/Winter. Our local Goodwill stores are having 1/2 off everything this coming Sturday 12/6.
Margaret Brammer
Before I purchase anything online I always do a google search for a promotion code. By doing this you can save a lot of money! Also I make my own baby food. This can save a couple of dollars a day. Thanks for the great giveaway! :)
Robyn
Never pay full price for clothes. Shop at garage sales in the
Spring/Summer and Goodwll in the Fall/Winter. Our local Goodwill stores are having 1/2 off everything this coming Sturday 12/6.
Christine
Use a programmable thermostat and layer your clothes. :)
Christine
Use a programmable thermostat and layer your clothes. :)
Margaret Brammer
Entry #2 I subscribed to your blog. On Sundays I get the weekly sales ads and coupons and then make a meal plan around the good sales.
Margaret Brammer
Entry #2 I subscribed to your blog. On Sundays I get the weekly sales ads and coupons and then make a meal plan around the good sales.
Nancy
I already subscribe. My tip is to read a couple of blogs (especially the Deal Seeking Mom). Pretty much every day you will find a coupon posted that will save you money. While it may not be $1.00 per day over the course of a week, you will have received deals that total way more than $7.00 in savings!
Nancy
I already subscribe. My tip is to read a couple of blogs (especially the Deal Seeking Mom). Pretty much every day you will find a coupon posted that will save you money. While it may not be $1.00 per day over the course of a week, you will have received deals that total way more than $7.00 in savings!
Nancy
Tip #2 – I’ve made my own laundry soap for just pennies. THis saves us a lot (we’re a family of 10). Just search for “homemade laundry soap” and you’ll find several frugal recipes.
Nancy
Tip #2 – I’ve made my own laundry soap for just pennies. THis saves us a lot (we’re a family of 10). Just search for “homemade laundry soap” and you’ll find several frugal recipes.
Robyn
Consider using a prepaid cell phone. I save a lot of money by purchasing a yearly plan with a set amount of minutes. I probably save around $200 per year versus a regular cell phone.
Renae
Try to make meals at home instead of eating out. We reserve eating out for special occassions. I also pack lunches for us all every day. I can’t believe how much my co-workers spend on eating lunch out!
Karo
My first tip saved us WAY more than 1 dollar a day…. try 560 Dollars a month. We shopped for health insurance instead of just taking the policy offered retirees from my employer. We used the following sites:
* to compare available health plans for 2 medicare folks in the family:
http://www.medicare.gov ( great free site for part D and Medicare/medigap info)
* for the one non medicare eligible family member: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/
It pays to shop around… That makes a huge difference in our family budget.
Karo
Robyn
Consider using a prepaid cell phone. I save a lot of money by purchasing a yearly plan with a set amount of minutes. I probably save around $200 per year versus a regular cell phone.
Renae
Try to make meals at home instead of eating out. We reserve eating out for special occassions. I also pack lunches for us all every day. I can’t believe how much my co-workers spend on eating lunch out!
Karo
My first tip saved us WAY more than 1 dollar a day…. try 560 Dollars a month. We shopped for health insurance instead of just taking the policy offered retirees from my employer. We used the following sites:
* to compare available health plans for 2 medicare folks in the family:
http://www.medicare.gov ( great free site for part D and Medicare/medigap info)
* for the one non medicare eligible family member: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/
It pays to shop around… That makes a huge difference in our family budget.
Karo
Nancy Ward
Hubby replaced our light bulbs with CF bulbs to save energy. I am still diligent about turning off lights when they are not in use as they still use electricity……just not as much as standard bulbs.
Nancy Ward
Hubby replaced our light bulbs with CF bulbs to save energy. I am still diligent about turning off lights when they are not in use as they still use electricity……just not as much as standard bulbs.
Nancy Ward
I’m a subscriber!!! Thanks for all the good advice, info, etc.
Nancy Ward
I’m a subscriber!!! Thanks for all the good advice, info, etc.
Kasey
We hardly ever buy anything that is full price…always look for a sale or use a coupon. Better yet….both! Always combine trips. Go grocery shopping while the kids are at Tae Kwon Do. Don’t make 2 separate trips. It wastes time and gas money.
Kasey´s last blog post..Walgreen’s Bargain Spotlight (ending December 6, 2008)
Liz
I no longer buy my snack and lunch every day. I pack a lunch and usually a piece of fruit. Not only do I save money, but I’ve lost a couple of pounds too.
Kasey
We hardly ever buy anything that is full price…always look for a sale or use a coupon. Better yet….both! Always combine trips. Go grocery shopping while the kids are at Tae Kwon Do. Don’t make 2 separate trips. It wastes time and gas money.
Kasey´s last blog post..Walgreen’s Bargain Spotlight (ending December 6, 2008)
Liz
I no longer buy my snack and lunch every day. I pack a lunch and usually a piece of fruit. Not only do I save money, but I’ve lost a couple of pounds too.