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Congratulations to Commenter #92, Elizabeth Ray!

You win an Il Divo Prize Package which includes The Christmas Collection CD and The Promise CD/DVD! I’ll be sending an email to get your shipping info. Enjoy!






Thanks to all who entered, and make sure to check out the Giveaway Gathering for a variety of contests being hosted on Deal Seeking Mom readers’ blogs!

My first experience with Ridemakerz was this past August during our trip to Myrtle Beach. I was flipping through one of those coupon guides that you’re handed at every turn, looking for something fun to do on a rainy day, and I stumbled across their ad. We decided to give it a shot, and we were not disappointed one bit!

I recently had the opportunity to attend a bloggers event at the Ridemakerz at Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis. It was a bit of a drive for us, but we had a blast – and I couldn’t pass up the chance to meet some of my fellow mommy bloggers like Bargain Briana, DesignHer Momma, and Mommin’ It Up!

If you’re not familiar with Ridemakerz, think Build-A-Bear only with cars. Don’t be fooled into thinking this will only interest boys though. They have adorable pink and purple cars that will appeal to your little princess as well (and a cute little heart-shaped front grille and rims too).

Kids can customize their cars by choosing the body, chassis, wheels, rims, add-ons and much more. They can even add a remote control package. Of course these extras can get pricey, but the great thing is you can get a basic ride starting at only $12! Now is that a bargain or what? Extras can be purchased separately, so you can potentially spruce up your car over time.

I was thoroughly impressed by how ultra clean their stores are, and the interactive environment is very kid friendly. I found the staff to be professional and very helpful.

Check out the video for a firsthand look at the process of building your RIDE from CHOOZE to CRUIZE!

Would you like to experience Ridemakerz for yourself? I’ve got one $75 Ridemakerz gift card to send out so you can check it out!  And by the way, you can order your car online and build it at home too.  They give you this cool little wrench that looks like a key to tighten everything up!

To enter please visit the Ridemakerz website and tell me which body you’d CHOOZE to build your car. There’s quite a variety, so it won’t be easy!

Methods of entry:

1. Leave a comment. Visit the Ridemakerz website and tell me which body you’d CHOOZE to build your car.

2. Add Deal Seeking Mom to your blogroll or add my badge to your sidebar. I’ve got some surprises in store during the month of January for readers that help me spread the word about Deal Seeking Mom!  Get a head start by adding my site to your blogroll or my badge to your sidebar now.  Make sure to come back and leave the link to your site in a separate comment!

3. Subscribe to my feed via RSS or email. Leave a separate comment letting me know you have done so. If you’re already a subscriber, simply leave a separate comment letting me know you’re already subscribed. Lovin’ my subscribers! You guys make this all possible.

Prize:
$75 Ridemakerz Gift Card

This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, December 22nd.  I’ll use Random.org to select the winning comment.  The winner will be posted on Tuesday, December 23rd. 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!

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has really been taking its toll lately.

As you can imagine, I don’t get a whole lot of “me” time as a mom of five, so I’ve learned to work in short bursts of relaxation when I can throughout the day to prevent myself from being overwhelmed by everything.

One of my favorite methods for relaxation lately is just taking a few minutes to listen to Seal’s latest CD, Soul. I close my eyes and just become one with the music, and after about 15 minutes I’ve regained most of my sanity and am ready to tackle life head on again.

Soul features eleven classic soul songs, and I truly feel like there’s something here for everyone. If you’d like to hear a taste, just check out the widget in my sidebar!

One lucky Deal Seeking Mom reader will win a copy of Soul so he or she can kick back and relax a little, and as an added bonus, you’ll receive these great little Lego iPod speakers from Delight.com. (I’m so jealous of these – I think they’re just adorable!)

If you’re not familiar with Delight.com:

Think of Delight.com as a unique boutique that stocks the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Delight features eco-friendly tote bags, gadgets for guys, kitchen gear that is smart and saves time, travel essentials, one-of-a-kind baby gifts, stocking stuffers for holiday gift shopping and unique jewelry and décor accessories with most under $50.

So tell me how do you unwind after a rough day? Can you tell when you haven’t been taking enough time for yourself? How have your learned to make time? I know I struggle with this, so I would assume a lot of you do as well, and I’m looking forward to you sharing your tips.

Methods of entry:

1. Leave a comment. Share your tips on how to unwind and relax when you’ve had a difficult day.

2. Add Deal Seeking Mom to your blogroll or add my badge to your sidebar. I’ve got some surprises in store during the month of January for readers that help me spread the word about Deal Seeking Mom!  Get a head start by adding my site to your blogroll or my badge to your sidebar now.  Make sure to come back and leave the link to your site in a separate comment!

Prize:
Seal Soul CD + Lego iPod Speakers

This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Friday, December 19th.  I’ll use Random.org to select the winning comment.  The winner will be posted on Saturday, December 20th. 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!

Congratulations to Commenter #45, Janet Lindsey! You win your choice of a pair of Fable & Lore David Corduroy Pants or a Wati Wrap Schoolgirl Skirt from Skimbaco.com. I’ll be emailing you for your selection and shipping information!

Thanks to all who entered, and I’ll be listing more giveaways this evening! In the meantime, I encourage you to check out the Giveaway Gathering for a variety of contests being hosted on Deal Seeking Mom readers’ blogs!

Thanks so much to all of you that entered to win the $500 Walmart gift card!

I loved reading through all of your money-saving tips, as did the judges.  In the end, it was just too difficult to narrow it down to a top ten. Many great tips were very similar, so ultimately they decided to pick 10 random tips to feature and then draw one winner from those top ten.

So without further ado, here are the top ten tips:

• Nichole – I like to save by making homemade foods such as breads, candies, sauces, etc…

• Jessica – We use our local library alot…videos, music, books…they even have puzzles and games we can check out, definately saves us from the gimmies at the store if they can get a bagfull to borrow from the library.

• Christina Peach – You know how some people have to have their Starbucks coffee every day? Well, I’m like that with their Iced Tea Lemonade…. I’m addicted! This is how I save at least $1 a day…

• Jay Jones – Instead of regular Christmas cards, use Christmas postcards. You can still do your message on the back, a nice picture , even a family pic on the front, and the cost of mailing is cheaper than a card!

• Sasha Fierce – I love to dye newspaper and use it as wrapping paper. It recycles and save money on new gift wrap.

• Chrissy – The two biggest ways to trim dollars from my budget are staying home and better meal planning!

• Nancy Ward – Hubby replaced our light bulbs with CF bulbs to save energy.  I am still diligent about turning off lights when they are not in use as they still use electricityhttps://dealseekingmom.com/https://dealseekingmom.com/https://dealseekingmom.com/just not as much as standard bulbs.

• Britt – Rather than buying tupperware, we use old plastic containers…from whipped cream, sour cream, cream cheese…lots of cream…lol. They work just as well and I don’t freak out if one gets lost!

• Windy – Make your coffee in the morning instead of stopping by coffee shops!

• Sydney – Make your husband read the newspaper online, instead of buying one or two papers a day. This also helps with the stacks of unread “don’t-throw-this-away” piles around the house.

And the winner of the $500 Walmart gift certificate is . . . Britt!!! Congratulations on adding an additional $500 to your holiday budget (or beyond)!

Thanks again to Nickelodeon and Walmart for sponsoring this awesome giveaway!