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BIG Giveaway: $500 Walmart Gift Card Sponsored by Nickelodeon

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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!!!

walmart-500-gift-cardJust 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!

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  3. Brenda

    I am a subscriber! ;) Just joined

    I save over $1.00 by having my kids ride the bus to school it saves on gas!! They dont charge!! I posted this on my company website since I work at home with a ton of women, I dont blog but have ton of women!! I email daily

  4. Brenda

    I am a subscriber! ;) Just joined

    I save over $1.00 by having my kids ride the bus to school it saves on gas!! They dont charge!! I posted this on my company website since I work at home with a ton of women, I dont blog but have ton of women!! I email daily

  6. PollyS

    I’m not saying this because Wal Mart is sponsoring this giveaway….But, Walmart.com is an excellent source for saving money. Not only are the prices wonderful, but the ship to store option saves a lot of time and money since you’re not paying shipping. And if there is not a ship to store option on an item, there is usually 97 cent shipping.
    Staying out of stores works for me and I get my shopping done with walmart.com.

  10. PollyS

    I’m not saying this because Wal Mart is sponsoring this giveaway….But, Walmart.com is an excellent source for saving money. Not only are the prices wonderful, but the ship to store option saves a lot of time and money since you’re not paying shipping. And if there is not a ship to store option on an item, there is usually 97 cent shipping.
    Staying out of stores works for me and I get my shopping done with walmart.com.

  11. Brenda

    second tip#2

    My kids pack their their lunches!! It savesa ton of money plus they are
    eating all of their luch now!!

  12. Brenda

    second tip#2

    My kids pack their their lunches!! It savesa ton of money plus they are
    eating all of their luch now!!

  13. Brenda

    I ama subscriber :) Just joined

    My first tip it did not go on computer went off …
    my kids ride the school bus so this saves over $1.00 a day it is a free service!! I save alot on gas!!

  14. Brenda

    I ama subscriber :) Just joined

    My first tip it did not go on computer went off …
    my kids ride the school bus so this saves over $1.00 a day it is a free service!! I save alot on gas!!

  17. Bonny S.

    I subscribed with the e-mail newsletter.

    Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFLs) bulbs. These bulbs use 75% less energy and last 10 times longer. You will save energy and money.

  18. Bonny S.

    I subscribed with the e-mail newsletter.

    Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFLs) bulbs. These bulbs use 75% less energy and last 10 times longer. You will save energy and money.

  21. Mom of 8 Blessings

    You can save more than $1 a day by purchasing high quality, used clothing for your family from yard sales. I am able to supply about 90%+ of our wardrobe needs this way, and I get such a charge out of leaving the house with $20 and returning with a carful of things that we need. It’s great! Newbies to this technique might want to search newspaper or local craigslist ads for church or community sales. These will normally have a LOT of stuff, making your success a sure thing. Bargaining is part of the game, so be sure to ask for lower prices (unless they are already ridiculously low or the seller appears to be in need).

  22. Mom of 8 Blessings

    You can save more than $1 a day by purchasing high quality, used clothing for your family from yard sales. I am able to supply about 90%+ of our wardrobe needs this way, and I get such a charge out of leaving the house with $20 and returning with a carful of things that we need. It’s great! Newbies to this technique might want to search newspaper or local craigslist ads for church or community sales. These will normally have a LOT of stuff, making your success a sure thing. Bargaining is part of the game, so be sure to ask for lower prices (unless they are already ridiculously low or the seller appears to be in need).

  25. Kendra

    I am an email subscriber :)

    Tip #2: Pack your lunch! Packing a yummy lunch rather than eating out will save your family way more than $1.00 per day immediately. It will also save you money long-term by reducing medical bills due to the fattening and artery-clogging effects of fast fooding!

  26. Kendra

    I am an email subscriber :)

    Tip #2: Pack your lunch! Packing a yummy lunch rather than eating out will save your family way more than $1.00 per day immediately. It will also save you money long-term by reducing medical bills due to the fattening and artery-clogging effects of fast fooding!

  27. Kendra

    Twittered about your contest @KendraAnn

    Tip #3: Be conscientious about conserving energy in your home. Replace all light bulbs with CFLs, use a water heater blanket, hang clothes up to dry (will help re humidify your house while the heater is on!), use a programmable thermostat, seal leaks and drafts, unplug appliances when they’re not in use.

  28. Kendra

    Twittered about your contest @KendraAnn

    Tip #3: Be conscientious about conserving energy in your home. Replace all light bulbs with CFLs, use a water heater blanket, hang clothes up to dry (will help re humidify your house while the heater is on!), use a programmable thermostat, seal leaks and drafts, unplug appliances when they’re not in use.

  29. Nicole

    Tip#1 this will sound weird but if you dice your meat up into tiny pieces instead of chunks, you use less meat and even carnivorous hubby won’t notice.

  30. Nicole

    Tip#1 this will sound weird but if you dice your meat up into tiny pieces instead of chunks, you use less meat and even carnivorous hubby won’t notice.