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!
Jessica
I make hot chocolate mix at home that my hubby puts in his coffee each morning. It’s good enough that he has stopped going to Starbucks almost entirely, saving us SO much money!
Jessica´s last blog post..Tamale Pie
Jessica
I make hot chocolate mix at home that my hubby puts in his coffee each morning. It’s good enough that he has stopped going to Starbucks almost entirely, saving us SO much money!
Jessica´s last blog post..Tamale Pie
Jessica
I make hot chocolate mix at home that my hubby puts in his coffee each morning. It’s good enough that he has stopped going to Starbucks almost entirely, saving us SO much money!
Jessica´s last blog post..Tamale Pie
Jessica
I’m a subscriber.
I make my own baby food….very easy and MUCH cheaper, (sometimes even better than free, when I can use a doubled coupon on some frozen veggies!)
Jessica´s last blog post..Tamale Pie
Jessica
I’m a subscriber.
I make my own baby food….very easy and MUCH cheaper, (sometimes even better than free, when I can use a doubled coupon on some frozen veggies!)
Jessica´s last blog post..Tamale Pie
Jessica
I’m a subscriber.
I make my own baby food….very easy and MUCH cheaper, (sometimes even better than free, when I can use a doubled coupon on some frozen veggies!)
Jessica´s last blog post..Tamale Pie
Amanda
My husband carpools at least once a week. He has a long commute so we save at least $10 every time he carpools.
Amanda´s last blog post..Herbed Focaccia
Amanda
My husband carpools at least once a week. He has a long commute so we save at least $10 every time he carpools.
Amanda´s last blog post..Herbed Focaccia
Amanda
My husband carpools at least once a week. He has a long commute so we save at least $10 every time he carpools.
Amanda´s last blog post..Herbed Focaccia
Amanda
I’m also a subscriber.
My second tip is to combine errands. I set aside one day a week for my errands that way I’m not constantly getting in the car for a 5 minute trip. It doesn’t seem like much at first, but the savings does add up.
Amanda
I’m also a subscriber.
My second tip is to combine errands. I set aside one day a week for my errands that way I’m not constantly getting in the car for a 5 minute trip. It doesn’t seem like much at first, but the savings does add up.
Amanda
I’m also a subscriber.
My second tip is to combine errands. I set aside one day a week for my errands that way I’m not constantly getting in the car for a 5 minute trip. It doesn’t seem like much at first, but the savings does add up.
Ashleigh
I am a subscriber:)! My advice to save over a dollar a day both immediately and in health bills later is “If you smoke or use smokeless tobacco, QUIT!”.
Ashleigh
I am a subscriber:)! My advice to save over a dollar a day both immediately and in health bills later is “If you smoke or use smokeless tobacco, QUIT!”.
Ashleigh
I am a subscriber:)! My advice to save over a dollar a day both immediately and in health bills later is “If you smoke or use smokeless tobacco, QUIT!”.
Ashleigh
Another tip!!! If you have to eat out for whatever reason, purchase a coupon book (either ones sold locally through school or sports organizations or the National Entertainment types) and you can usually save at least 30 – 50% of of your bill. Also, go out for lunch instead of dinner and the prices are generally cheaper.
Ashleigh
Another tip!!! If you have to eat out for whatever reason, purchase a coupon book (either ones sold locally through school or sports organizations or the National Entertainment types) and you can usually save at least 30 – 50% of of your bill. Also, go out for lunch instead of dinner and the prices are generally cheaper.
Ashleigh
Another tip!!! If you have to eat out for whatever reason, purchase a coupon book (either ones sold locally through school or sports organizations or the National Entertainment types) and you can usually save at least 30 – 50% of of your bill. Also, go out for lunch instead of dinner and the prices are generally cheaper.
Anita
I almost never buy anything unless I have a coupon or it’s on sale. At my office we share coupons and we tell each other about deals we find. Plus I subscribe to all of these wonderful blogs that notify me of deals and free things. Thanks so much!
Anita
I almost never buy anything unless I have a coupon or it’s on sale. At my office we share coupons and we tell each other about deals we find. Plus I subscribe to all of these wonderful blogs that notify me of deals and free things. Thanks so much!
Anita
I almost never buy anything unless I have a coupon or it’s on sale. At my office we share coupons and we tell each other about deals we find. Plus I subscribe to all of these wonderful blogs that notify me of deals and free things. Thanks so much!
Rhonda
I like to set a bucket in my shower to catch the water as it warms up. I then can use the water to water my flowers (in the summer I use it for outdoors as well) or to flush the toilet to conserve. This not only helps me save a little money each day, it helps to conserve water.
Awesome giveaway!
Rhonda
I like to set a bucket in my shower to catch the water as it warms up. I then can use the water to water my flowers (in the summer I use it for outdoors as well) or to flush the toilet to conserve. This not only helps me save a little money each day, it helps to conserve water.
Awesome giveaway!
Rhonda
I like to set a bucket in my shower to catch the water as it warms up. I then can use the water to water my flowers (in the summer I use it for outdoors as well) or to flush the toilet to conserve. This not only helps me save a little money each day, it helps to conserve water.
Awesome giveaway!
Janet H
I take my coffee to work in a travel mug instead of stopping at the convenience store to purchase a 99 cent cup of coffee.
Janet H
I take my coffee to work in a travel mug instead of stopping at the convenience store to purchase a 99 cent cup of coffee.
Janet H
I take my coffee to work in a travel mug instead of stopping at the convenience store to purchase a 99 cent cup of coffee.
anna/gbmom2407
We cut soda out of our diet. Not buying it at all. Savings is a lot, not getting it at the grocery store, not spending huge amounts at the gas station.
anna/gbmom2407´s last blog post..11:54pm tonight marks TWO YEARS!
anna/gbmom2407
We cut soda out of our diet. Not buying it at all. Savings is a lot, not getting it at the grocery store, not spending huge amounts at the gas station.
anna/gbmom2407´s last blog post..11:54pm tonight marks TWO YEARS!
Jen M
The best way for me to save money is to stay home! As soon as I go somewhere I end up spending money–so if you can stay home and not go unnecessary places I’m sure you’d save more than a dollar a day.