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!
Nicole
Tip # 2 I twittered – https://twitter.com/triggrickswife
use a timer for showers. It will hep you realize the amount of time you stay in and cut back on water use.
Nicole
Tip # 2 I twittered – https://twitter.com/triggrickswife
use a timer for showers. It will hep you realize the amount of time you stay in and cut back on water use.
Amy
Every morning, I turn the thermostat down while we’re not home, make sure every light is off, and unplug appliances like the coffee pot.
Amy
Every morning, I turn the thermostat down while we’re not home, make sure every light is off, and unplug appliances like the coffee pot.
Amy
I just subscribed, and another money saving tip is to change all light bulbs to CFLs.
Amy
I just subscribed, and another money saving tip is to change all light bulbs to CFLs.
Michelle
Instead of eating out everyday for lunch, I stock up on canned soups and put them in my desk at work, I always have a lunch that costs about $2 dollars per day. That saves a lot more than $1 a day if you were going to eat out.
Michelle
Instead of eating out everyday for lunch, I stock up on canned soups and put them in my desk at work, I always have a lunch that costs about $2 dollars per day. That saves a lot more than $1 a day if you were going to eat out.
Frances
I save a lot of money by shopping for what is on sale – especially meat. For example, I buy the large family size boneless pork loin which is usually around 10-13lbs. @ $1.99/lb. I bring it home and cut it up into forzen ziploc packages of 6 of either boneless pork chops or boneless pork roasts. I usually get around 6 meals out of one loin. I freeze them. They are way less expensive than paying the 3.99 and up for the boneless pork chops. I do this with other meats as well. I have them already portioned for the size my family needs and write on the bag how many servings it contains. I love doing the calculation of how much we save – especially when you compare it to the price if you eat out! My family gets a kick out of this too!
Frances
I save a lot of money by shopping for what is on sale – especially meat. For example, I buy the large family size boneless pork loin which is usually around 10-13lbs. @ $1.99/lb. I bring it home and cut it up into forzen ziploc packages of 6 of either boneless pork chops or boneless pork roasts. I usually get around 6 meals out of one loin. I freeze them. They are way less expensive than paying the 3.99 and up for the boneless pork chops. I do this with other meats as well. I have them already portioned for the size my family needs and write on the bag how many servings it contains. I love doing the calculation of how much we save – especially when you compare it to the price if you eat out! My family gets a kick out of this too!
Donna Holmberg
I have given up my morning cup of WaWa, Dunkin Donuts, and/or Starbucks coffee and switched to drinking tea (which I buy by the box and only costs me $3 per box of 20 bags. This is saving me a TON of money, and because I’m usually drinking decaffinated tea, it’s also healthier for me – I do drink the caffinated kind when I’m desperately in need of a boost..
Donna Holmberg
I have given up my morning cup of WaWa, Dunkin Donuts, and/or Starbucks coffee and switched to drinking tea (which I buy by the box and only costs me $3 per box of 20 bags. This is saving me a TON of money, and because I’m usually drinking decaffinated tea, it’s also healthier for me – I do drink the caffinated kind when I’m desperately in need of a boost..
Michelle
Weeknights, I cook everyday of the week. But usually on one of those days I will cook a whole bag of frozen tysons chicken breasts, so that the next night I can cut up the leftovers and use them in a chicken casserole of types. Making two dinners at the cost of one. Plus saving time on the main entree.
Michelle
Weeknights, I cook everyday of the week. But usually on one of those days I will cook a whole bag of frozen tysons chicken breasts, so that the next night I can cut up the leftovers and use them in a chicken casserole of types. Making two dinners at the cost of one. Plus saving time on the main entree.
Michelle
In our kitchen I have a drawer dedicated to hand towels, we use these for everything from cleaning up spills, to cleaning off faces. It saves trees and money by not purchasing paper towels. We can wash the towels after every use!
Michelle
In our kitchen I have a drawer dedicated to hand towels, we use these for everything from cleaning up spills, to cleaning off faces. It saves trees and money by not purchasing paper towels. We can wash the towels after every use!
crystal
Stay home! That’s my tip. :O)
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crystal
Stay home! That’s my tip. :O)
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crystal
I’ve subscribed.
Tip: make a budget and stick to it.
crystal
I’ve subscribed.
Tip: make a budget and stick to it.
Dina
Coupon and stockpile – this can save you hundreds of dollars, much more than $1 a day!
Dina
Coupon and stockpile – this can save you hundreds of dollars, much more than $1 a day!
Dina
I am a subscriber, and here is another tip – never shop unprepared! Check websites and promos before you go, get your Qs together, make a list and stick to it. And, once in the store – avoid impulse purchases: those can break the bank.
Dina
I am a subscriber, and here is another tip – never shop unprepared! Check websites and promos before you go, get your Qs together, make a list and stick to it. And, once in the store – avoid impulse purchases: those can break the bank.
shannon
My savings tip for Mom’s with small children is to find out places in your community that has free activities for children. In my community we have a children’s museum that is free, the library has several free play days, music classes, and you can also rent out Disney and other childrens movies for free!
shannon´s last blog post..Fast Fixin’s Giveaway, Coming soon!
shannon
My savings tip for Mom’s with small children is to find out places in your community that has free activities for children. In my community we have a children’s museum that is free, the library has several free play days, music classes, and you can also rent out Disney and other childrens movies for free!
shannon´s last blog post..Fast Fixin’s Giveaway, Coming soon!
shannon
To save a $1 a day, I can avoid buying water bottles at the store, by refilling a bottled water from my filtered water out of my refridgerator. I can also make sure my kids take their own lunch to school instead of eating a school lunch!
shannon´s last blog post..Fast Fixin’s Giveaway, Coming soon!
shannon
To save a $1 a day, I can avoid buying water bottles at the store, by refilling a bottled water from my filtered water out of my refridgerator. I can also make sure my kids take their own lunch to school instead of eating a school lunch!
shannon´s last blog post..Fast Fixin’s Giveaway, Coming soon!
byron
Save gas money this holiday by carpooling when shopping!
byron
Save gas money this holiday by carpooling when shopping!