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Join Me for a Virtual Holiday Gift Guide Party Tonight

December 1, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 4 Comments

Virtual Holiday Gift Guide PartyI’m hoping you’ll all join me, @DealSeekingMom, on Twitter tonight from 7-9pm EST for a Virtual Holiday Gift Guide Party hosted by @YoungMommy of From Date to Diapers and @KatjaPresnal of Skimbaco – The Lifestyle.

I’ll be co-hosting along with @ClassyMommy, @JessicaKnows, and @RoleMommy, so make sure you’re following us all. We’ll be talking about holiday gifts, sharing money-saving tips, and giving away great prizes. It will be tons of fun, and I hope to see you all there!

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Seven Easy Ways to Cut $1 A Day (Or More) From Your Budget

December 1, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 56 Comments

Oooooooh its a good lunch!
photo credit: Matt Seppings

In honor of the kickoff of The One Dollar Give, I’d like to offer you seven quick and painless ways to trim $1 a day or more from your budget. It’s my hope that you’ll use these tips to free up some extra pocket change to help others in need this holiday season.





  • Pack your lunch every day instead of eating lunch out.  Stay tuned for a cool giveaway later this week that will make packing your lunch more fun!
  • Drink more water instead of juice, pop, and sports drinks.  Added bonus – it’s healthier!
  • Plan your grocery shopping trip beforehand making sure to utilize coupons to their fullest.  You could easily cut out $7 a week using this tip alone!
  • Turn your thermostat down 5 to 10 degrees at night for a comparable savings on your heating bill.  You’re less likely to notice the cooler temperature when you’re sleeping, and it gives you a good reason to snuggle with your significant other!
  • Utilize your local library instead of purchasing books and magazines.  This is an especially great way to provide your kids with a steady variety of new books to keep them interested in learning to read!
  • Replace standard light bulbs with CFL bulbs, and be diligent about turning off unused lights.  Enlist your kids to help and teach them a valuable lesson about saving energy!
  • Learn how to maximize shopping at drugstores and never pay for toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, and many other items again.  Check out the links on my Drugstores page to start learning how!

Please join us at The One Dollar Give in our quest to help 31 different charities throughout the month of December.  First on our agenda is Brittany sharing her experiences with Compassion International.  We’re looking forward to your participation!

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Join Me in The One Dollar Give

November 24, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 6 Comments

I know a lot of you are struggling this holiday season. Believe me – we’ve been in that position far too often over the past couple of years. While things finally seem to be on the upswing for our family, it still hurts to see so many others in need.




Perhaps individually it seems like we just can’t contribute enough to make much of a difference in the world, but just think for a moment about what we can do collectively. One dollar doesn’t get you very far these days, but what if we could all find it within ourselves to donate a dollar to a worthy charitable cause? Now, that could make an impact!

Let’s take that concept one step farther. What if we could all find a way to somehow set aside just a dollar a day for the whole month of December and contribute that dollar to a featured organization each day? That would be an amazing thing to see, and that’s why I’m teaming up with Mandi from Doodles’ Place for The One Dollar Give.

We’ve got some awesome bloggers that have committed to participate thus far!

  • Allison / Mrs. Fussypants
  • Amanda / ohamanda.com
  • Amy / MomAdvice
  • Briana / Bargain Briana
  • Brittany / Clarke Family Website
  • Christina / Frugal Living Mom
  • Christy / Shake the Salt
  • Courtney / Homemaker Hero
  • Jeanne / Advent Conspiracy
  • Lynnae / BeingFrugal.net
  • Marcy / Stretching a Buck
  • Melissa / ConsumerQueen.com
  • Sonya / Penny Pinching Parent

Of course there’s still plenty of room for additional participants, so if you’re interested in featuring your favorite charity, please contact me or Mandi to get on board!  Even if you don’t have a blog or feel like there’s absolutely no room in your budget to participate, please help us spread the word about our cause. 

Big things happen when moms unite in a cause! And of course there’s room for dads too.

To generate interest, we’re holding a giveaway with four awesome prizes.  You could win a $25 Starbucks Gift Card, Elmo Live Doll, Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker, or EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles just for blogging about our project or being a vocal advocate for the cause.

So come over to The One Dollar Give to get more details.  We really hope you’ll join us this holiday season and beyond!

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Small Favor: Please Vote For Me

November 18, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 52 Comments

VOTE FOR OBAMA
photo credit: tifotter

I’m SO very honored to have been chosen as a top ten favorite blogger on The Coupon Cupboard!

They’re holding a contest right now to determine the winner who will receive a $30 gift certificate to Amazon.com. I can’t tell you how perfect it would be for me to win this, because I’ve been dying to get this adorable Fashion Designer set from there. I remember playing with my Fashion Plates for hours, and my 4yo DD loves to draw and color, so I know she will be so thrilled to get this for Christmas.

So if you could please take two seconds to click over to The Coupon Cupboard and vote for me, I would appreciate it ever so much. No registration required. Thanks to you all!

P.S. Did any of you play with Fashion Plates when you were little? I wish I still had my original set.

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Expanded Coverage: Grocery Stores Being Added

November 4, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 18 Comments

Steelers' Night at Giant Eagle
photo credit: KitAy

Breaking news here at Deal Seeking Mom . . . I’m teaming up with some of my favorite bloggers to offer coverage on a variety of grocery stores!

Each week I’ll highlight some of my favorite deals and then you’ll be able to find the complete list on their sites.

Watch for a new tab located above the DSM banner where you can easily access all of the latest grocery deals later this evening.

Stores being covered regularly:

  • Giant Eagle – Jen at Cherry Picker
  • Kroger – Andrea at Mommy Snacks
  • Meijer – Briana at Bargain Briana
  • Target – Marcy at Stretching a Buck

This is all in addition to my posts covering CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and Walmart, so I hope to have a little something for everyone.  Check back for the latest from these stores, and in the meantime, check out these ladies’ sites!

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I'm Tara: mom of 5 teens/tweens and one 80-lb. Weimaraner, who fancies herself a lap dog. Born and raised in Ohio (GO BUCKS!!!), my fave things include cooking + baking, my JEEP Rubicon, the 4x4 beaches at OBX, and checking out the local craft beer scene...
 
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