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!
Amy Trusler
If you know you are going to drive thru for a meal, bring a drink from home or order water that will save you more than a dollar per person!
Amy Trusler´s last blog post..Tote and Tee Black Friday Sale
Amy Trusler
If you know you are going to drive thru for a meal, bring a drink from home or order water that will save you more than a dollar per person!
Amy Trusler´s last blog post..Tote and Tee Black Friday Sale
Nancy
I make my own laundry detergent.
Nancy´s last blog post..November Grocery Challenge-Results
Julie
One way to save a dollar a day is to use washclothes instead of papertowels.
CPA Mom
https://twitter.com/CPAMom/status/1034556282
tip: make your own coffee!
CPA Mom´s last blog post..Doodle Stix
Nancy
I make my own laundry detergent.
Nancy´s last blog post..November Grocery Challenge-Results
Julie
One way to save a dollar a day is to use washclothes instead of papertowels.
CPA Mom
https://twitter.com/CPAMom/status/1034556282
tip: make your own coffee!
CPA Mom´s last blog post..Doodle Stix
Amy
I also tweeted about it for my 3rd entry. :)
Tip: Plan a weekly menu, and put it on your fridge. This way you know what you are doing, and don’t feel the need to eat out as often b/c you don’t know what to cook. It also helps to look at it every night so you can pull meat out of the freezer if needed or other prep. If you have extra time, CLipping coupons or shopping deals toward your menu can help even more!
Amy Trusler
Get your iced coffee at McD’s instead of Starbucks…seriously…so much cheaper!
I am already subscribed to your RSS :)
Amy Trusler´s last blog post..Sweet ‘n Crafty
Alyssa
ooops I didn’t make mine separate so I’m doing it again
my 2nd tip copied from above 2. Instead of using paper plates use your good dishes and either wash them by hand or use a dishwasher.
Alyssa´s last blog post..Confirmation That I ROCK!
CPA Mom
I’m a subscriber – use a filter on your tap instead of buying bottled water. saves $ AND the environment!
CPA Mom´s last blog post..Doodle Stix
Amy
I also tweeted about it for my 3rd entry. :)
Tip: Plan a weekly menu, and put it on your fridge. This way you know what you are doing, and don’t feel the need to eat out as often b/c you don’t know what to cook. It also helps to look at it every night so you can pull meat out of the freezer if needed or other prep. If you have extra time, CLipping coupons or shopping deals toward your menu can help even more!
Amy Trusler
Get your iced coffee at McD’s instead of Starbucks…seriously…so much cheaper!
I am already subscribed to your RSS :)
Amy Trusler´s last blog post..Sweet ‘n Crafty
Alyssa
ooops I didn’t make mine separate so I’m doing it again
my 2nd tip copied from above 2. Instead of using paper plates use your good dishes and either wash them by hand or use a dishwasher.
Alyssa´s last blog post..Confirmation That I ROCK!
CPA Mom
I’m a subscriber – use a filter on your tap instead of buying bottled water. saves $ AND the environment!
CPA Mom´s last blog post..Doodle Stix
Kimmie
My money saving tip is when I receive discounts within my email, I send to my friends by doing so it encourages them to send what they get to me. Sometimes I see a new shop that I have never heard of or maybe because they shop more at a certain store, I receive a better offer than what I may receive from the same store. I also use, https://www.retailmenot.com which scours the internet for various deals including free shipping, a percentage, etc. I do a lot of shopping online so I like to use these methods and to help others out.
Kimmie´s last blog post..Treasure Tuesdays: Get Your Goodies Here!
Kimmie
My money saving tip is when I receive discounts within my email, I send to my friends by doing so it encourages them to send what they get to me. Sometimes I see a new shop that I have never heard of or maybe because they shop more at a certain store, I receive a better offer than what I may receive from the same store. I also use, https://www.retailmenot.com which scours the internet for various deals including free shipping, a percentage, etc. I do a lot of shopping online so I like to use these methods and to help others out.
Kimmie´s last blog post..Treasure Tuesdays: Get Your Goodies Here!
Alyssa
My third entry…. I tweeted and here’s my tip. 3. Drink Water instead of tea or soft drinks. It’s cheaper!!
Alyssa´s last blog post..Confirmation That I ROCK!
CPA Mom
third entry:
Tip to save $$: Go generic for your food – almost always same quality for a lot less.
$5 Dinner Mom
I was wondering where all these $500 Walmart gift cards were coming from ;)
How to cut out $1 a day…don’t buy a latte, don’t buy “those cute-must-have” shoes for your 1 year old if he will only where them once, and of course, make a $5 Dinner instead of going out to eat!
Erin
$5 Dinner Mom´s last blog post..Grocery Shopping Trips
Alyssa
My third entry…. I tweeted and here’s my tip. 3. Drink Water instead of tea or soft drinks. It’s cheaper!!
Alyssa´s last blog post..Confirmation That I ROCK!
CPA Mom
third entry:
Tip to save $$: Go generic for your food – almost always same quality for a lot less.
$5 Dinner Mom
I was wondering where all these $500 Walmart gift cards were coming from ;)
How to cut out $1 a day…don’t buy a latte, don’t buy “those cute-must-have” shoes for your 1 year old if he will only where them once, and of course, make a $5 Dinner instead of going out to eat!
Erin
$5 Dinner Mom´s last blog post..Grocery Shopping Trips
Amy Trusler
I just tweeted about it!
https://twitter.com/toteandtee/status/1034560689
Use coupons! It’s obvious but I know so many people that don’t take advantage of the money saving opportunity!
Amy Trusler´s last blog post..Sweet ‘n Crafty
Laurie Taylor
Use the library for renting movies. They are free and lots of times you get them for a week!
Jenn
My first tip: If you have both a landline and a cell phone(s), consider cancelling your landline and using just your cells. If you have an unlimited cell package, this could easily save you at the least $30-$40 a month, but it will probably be much more!
Be right back with another tip…
Jenn´s last blog post..I’m Thankful for Chicken Nuggets
Amy Trusler
I just tweeted about it!
https://twitter.com/toteandtee/status/1034560689
Use coupons! It’s obvious but I know so many people that don’t take advantage of the money saving opportunity!
Amy Trusler´s last blog post..Sweet ‘n Crafty
Laurie Taylor
Use the library for renting movies. They are free and lots of times you get them for a week!
Jenn
My first tip: If you have both a landline and a cell phone(s), consider cancelling your landline and using just your cells. If you have an unlimited cell package, this could easily save you at the least $30-$40 a month, but it will probably be much more!
Be right back with another tip…
Jenn´s last blog post..I’m Thankful for Chicken Nuggets