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!
Karen W
I didn’t read everyone’s so I don’t know if this has been said but it’s the first thing that popped into my mind that I know I could do to save $1 a day………….not buy coffee, but make at home instead. It’s just so easy to go through that drive thru and order it!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Karen W
I didn’t read everyone’s so I don’t know if this has been said but it’s the first thing that popped into my mind that I know I could do to save $1 a day………….not buy coffee, but make at home instead. It’s just so easy to go through that drive thru and order it!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Karen W´s last blog post..Receive $120 in P&G coupons!!!
Karen W
I subscribed through Google Reader.
Another way I could save $1 a day is probably if I shut the tv off when we aren’t watching it. It’s a bad habit to leave it on in the background.
Thanks!
Karen W´s last blog post..Receive $120 in P&G coupons!!!
Karen W
I subscribed through Google Reader.
Another way I could save $1 a day is probably if I shut the tv off when we aren’t watching it. It’s a bad habit to leave it on in the background.
Thanks!
Karen W´s last blog post..Receive $120 in P&G coupons!!!
Carol
Do errands one day a week. By staying out of the stores the other 6 days, you won’t spend money.
Carol
Do errands one day a week. By staying out of the stores the other 6 days, you won’t spend money.
Rebecca
Coupons! I have recently returned to using coupons and I am saving way more than $30 a month! I don’t even have to go to the effort of clipping them, as my kindergarteners love any excuse to use scissors! All I have to do is sort them when the clipping is done.
beccaj73[at]hickorytech[dot]net
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Rebecca
Coupons! I have recently returned to using coupons and I am saving way more than $30 a month! I don’t even have to go to the effort of clipping them, as my kindergarteners love any excuse to use scissors! All I have to do is sort them when the clipping is done.
beccaj73[at]hickorytech[dot]net
Rebecca´s last blog post..Avon Giveaway- 5 Winners!
Selina
Great giveaway! I save money by doing all my errands at once. Thanks for the chance. iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com
Selina
Great giveaway! I save money by doing all my errands at once. Thanks for the chance. iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com
Selina
I’m subscribed – through RSS feed, I think. I’ve been working with the kids to save money by turning off the lights and tv when not in use. (That’s a job in itself!) Thanks for the chance at this great prize.
iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com
Selina
I’m subscribed – through RSS feed, I think. I’ve been working with the kids to save money by turning off the lights and tv when not in use. (That’s a job in itself!) Thanks for the chance at this great prize.
iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com
Jennifer
tip #1: Arm yourself with easy to grab snacks on the run for the kiddos. With 3 little ones, you would think this would be no-brainer for me, but now that my youngest is 2 and i no longer tote around the diaper bag, I cannot tell you how many times I forget to have snacks on the ready and have to buy something out of desperation at the store to make it thru our errands!
Jennifer
tip #1: Arm yourself with easy to grab snacks on the run for the kiddos. With 3 little ones, you would think this would be no-brainer for me, but now that my youngest is 2 and i no longer tote around the diaper bag, I cannot tell you how many times I forget to have snacks on the ready and have to buy something out of desperation at the store to make it thru our errands!
Jennifer
Use the Paperback Swap website. My library is really hard to get newer books from, and since my preschool moved, its no longer on my way anywhere, so I signed up for Paperback swap—a great way to recycle your old titles for new books that you want to read!
Jennifer
Use the Paperback Swap website. My library is really hard to get newer books from, and since my preschool moved, its no longer on my way anywhere, so I signed up for Paperback swap—a great way to recycle your old titles for new books that you want to read!
disco
I go to the stores early in the morning for half off discounts. I do this every few days and save bundle on groceries.
Jennifer
#3…stock up when you get the best deals—many of us do this when grocery shopping, but use the same method when buying other things too! I love Bath and Body works hand soaps and wallflower room fragrances, but they are a major splurge on my budget. I have learned what the “best” deals are on these items, and when they offer them a few times a year at that best price, I combine coupons and stock up! The soaps and hand sanitizers also make nice gift bag fillers to have on hand!
disco
I go to the stores early in the morning for half off discounts. I do this every few days and save bundle on groceries.
Jennifer
#3…stock up when you get the best deals—many of us do this when grocery shopping, but use the same method when buying other things too! I love Bath and Body works hand soaps and wallflower room fragrances, but they are a major splurge on my budget. I have learned what the “best” deals are on these items, and when they offer them a few times a year at that best price, I combine coupons and stock up! The soaps and hand sanitizers also make nice gift bag fillers to have on hand!
Diana
Hi, I’m new here! It’s always nice to hear from other mom’s trying to save money!! It’s like my mother used to say, if it’s cold…put on a sweater and some warm socks!
I also plan my meals at least two weeks in advance. That way, I’m not running to the grocery store for something small, and end up buying stuff I don’t need!
Diana
Hi, I’m new here! It’s always nice to hear from other mom’s trying to save money!! It’s like my mother used to say, if it’s cold…put on a sweater and some warm socks!
I also plan my meals at least two weeks in advance. That way, I’m not running to the grocery store for something small, and end up buying stuff I don’t need!
Diana
I subscribed through email!
Diana
I subscribed through email!
Crystal
Entry #1
In many areas, free local papers are delivered as a standard service. You can just write or call your local paper provider. And make sure to recycle it when your are done.
Crystal
Entry #1
In many areas, free local papers are delivered as a standard service. You can just write or call your local paper provider. And make sure to recycle it when your are done.
Crystal
I’ve subscribed.
Enrty #2
We grow our own herbs. You can even grow your own veggies. That’s few things you can take off of your shopping list.
Crystal
I’ve subscribed.
Enrty #2
We grow our own herbs. You can even grow your own veggies. That’s few things you can take off of your shopping list.
Ashley H.
My tip: Eat eggs often, if not once a day! They can be cooked all different kinds of ways for breakfast and dinner and are good (and transportable) if you hard boil them for lunch!
Ashley H.
My tip: Eat eggs often, if not once a day! They can be cooked all different kinds of ways for breakfast and dinner and are good (and transportable) if you hard boil them for lunch!