Thursday, June 18, 2009

Contest Closed: Giveaway: $10 iTunes Gift Card

To celebrate my new blog design, I have decided to give away a $10 iTunes gift card to one lucky winner!




To enter please leave a comment below on how you are saving money in this tough economy. You can do this once and must do this before doing the extra entries.

Additional entries: You can do any or all of the following to earn extra entries. Please leave a separate comment for each that you have done.

- Follow my blog - see the left side bar to sign up. Already a follower, just leave a comment saying that you are a follower.

- Subscribe to my blog - see the left side bar to sign up. Current subscribers are eligible too.

- Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post.

- Post my button on your blog and leave a link to your blog.

Giveaway is open to US residents only and ends on Friday June 26th at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be chosen using a random number generator. Winner will be posted on this blog and notified by email. Please make sure that you leave your email address in your comment or on your profile so I can contact you if you win. Winner has 48 hours to respond by email or a new winner will be chosen.

Good Luck to all !!

145 comments:

Mandie said...

I'm saving money in this economy by being more aware of sales and matching coupons to them.

Connie said...

We are trying to eat at home together more often. We were eating out far to often.

Heather said...

We are matching sales with coupons.

Heather said...

I subscribed via feeds

Heather said...

I added your button too maybe I will get one soon and trade with you ;) www.myredapron.com

katrina said...

I'm saving money by buying less of what I want and more of just my needs.

katrina said...

Added your button on my blog.

Christel said...

I joined your mailing list and I have a blog.. I will write something on it and figure out how to add your button! Thanks!
www.christelsc.blogspot.com
Christel
IowaGDA board

Christel said...

I save money by buying only what I need with a coupon on sale when at all possible. I have learned to cut back on using water, electricity, etc when not needed.

Christel
IOWA GDA board

Anonymous said...

I use coupons, shop for BOGOs at the grocery store, and don't rent movies or buy clothes right now.

CC said...

Super cute new blog design! I save money by keeping close track of prices and using tons of coupons!

CC said...

I subscribe in Google reader

CC said...

Your button is now on my sidebar! http://ifonlyihadsuperpowers.blogspot.com/

abfantom said...

I'm using more coupons and comparison shopping, plus only buying what we absolutely need.

abfantom (at) yahoo (dot) com

Anonymous said...

I have yet to turn my air conditioner on and it's been 95 degrees daily. I mean HOT.
traymona[at]aol.com

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

buying what we need and will use no matter if its on sale or not- its not a bargain if you will not use

lsfish said...

I use more coupons and watch for sales

sweepmom said...

We are doing more family friendly things that are free like taking hikes.

Mysharona said...

no more eating out

clc408 said...

I am being careful with sales and using more coupons. I am also weighing every purchase and only buying what I absolutely need. Thanks!

Laurah said...

We are using a ton of coupons, eating out less and finding free activities around our city.

mverno said...

i save by doing less driving not going to places that i don't really need to mverno@roadrunner.com

Anonymous said...

I save money by baking my own bread. Flour, salt, yeast, and water - it's easy!
srfitzg at zitomedia dot net

kdkdkd said...

Clipping coupons, shopping thrift stores, eating in (home cooking)

Sonya Cocherell said...

I watch sales and use coupons. Thanks!

Sonya Cocherell said...

I follow your blog as Sonya

Sonya Cocherell said...

I subscribe via e-mail

buzzd said...

We have started buying generic brands for some foods and they taste just the same as the higher priced items. I also use coupons alot more.

Victoria said...

We're saving money by getting $1 rentals from redbox instead of going to the movie theater. Every little bit helps! Thanks. utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com

js22 said...

I'm currently unemployed. I applied for a Platinum Visa card which has cash rewards program. I also signed up to have the credit card bill paid in full each month from my checking account to ensure I have no finance or late charges.

Thanks for the giveaway!

js22 said...

I follow your blog on blogger.
email in blogger profile.

Miss Manda said...

I've been shopping at Dollar Tree alot more for things like plastic snack bags, saran wrap, paper plates, detergents.. saves alot!

ahellen@gmail.com

Miss Manda said...

Following your blog

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Miss Manda said...

email subscribed


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Anonymous said...

I shop less and I eat out only 2x a month.
rachel
rachel70802002@yahoo.com

Alice Hogan said...

We've started looking carefully at sales and coupons, and planning our menu around what is on special. We're also getting some of our dry goods in bulk and saving a lot that way.

jzagarjr said...

I look for sales and use coupon more often.

Julieh said...

I don't buy anything unless it is on sale or I have a coupon.

makeetis said...

My family has cut out eating out. We may do it once a month now. I have been only buying things that I know will make a good meal with some leftovers for later. Things like chilli, spaghetti, and things like that.
brewerchickey78(at)yahoo.com

Debi said...

I am using my coupons more, I make sure to take them with me when ever I know I am going to a store and I too watch the sale papers and compare.
But even with that, I have tryed to cut down on buying and stretch things out.
Thanks for the contest :-)

tatertot374 said...

I would love to win. We really are trying to cut corners at the grocery store. We try to buy all we can from local farmers and use lots of coupons with sales at the store.
Thank you for the chance
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

idahodad7 said...

Thrift Stores

Em said...

Limiting myself to buying ONLY what I need, so no extra soda or coffee purchases.

Great new design and thanks for the giveaway!

e.estt[at]yahoo[dot]com

Unknown said...

I'm trying to walk to work and around town instead of driving--every little bit helps as gas prices start to climb again!

Kia89 said...

I save money by using coupons when I go to the grocery store.
austma7@aol.com

Linda said...

We are only buying items that we really need and using a coupon for almost everything we buy.
lgrieser(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

Steph said...

The most recent change we've made is trying to plan ahead our lunches for the week so that we have things on hand to pack and aren't tempted to eat out.

ms0812@zoominternet.net

llinda29 said...

I am buying second hand stuff

Amber said...

We are saving money by eating out less and renting DVDs from the library instead of from Blockbuster.
Thanks for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Scoliosis Steve said...

I never was a coupon clipper, but nowadays i never shop without a handful!! Just trying to stretch what we have as far as we can!! - ruppbc@yahoo.com

Scoliosis Steve said...

Following your blog! - ruppbc@yahoo.com

Scoliosis Steve said...

Subscribed via email! - ruppbc@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I am a coupon queeen and free sample queen and enter online offers!



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Anonymous said...

i follow ya! (madonnapersona)

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Unknown said...

I am feeding my pig by using coupons, buying only essentials, and taking advantages of sales!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

Janna Johnson
janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
jannajanna@hotmail.com
www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

sweepmom said...

Simply put, I am shopping less. I do not make those spur of the moment purchases that I don't really need.

idahomom said...

We are using coupons and shopping sales.

Amy said...

Buying groceries in bulk and freezing what I can't use in the next week.

acm211 [at] gmail [dot] com

My Heart Blogged said...

We've cut out eating out as much as possible. Instead were preparing fancier meals at home that end up costing about $7 compared to $35-$50 eating out. Also, I'm going to ALDI and picking up a few things at other stores that they don't carry. We can get a lot more for our money and don't go crazy shopping because there are less choices. Oh, and I have been clipping coupons a lot more too.

barbara said...

Wherever the kids need to be driven, I run the errands I can run that are near where they are to save gas. I use my crockpot a WHOLE lot more because then I can buy cheaper cuts of meat

The Merry Death said...

My sister is a hair stylist so I get my haircut by her now instead of going to a salon. I also go for longs walks & exercise outside instead of a gym.
meredycat*lycos*com

Valerie said...

coupons are my friends!
KawaiiNeko2008 at aol dot com

Carolyn G said...

I am using coupons more and more often. ANd we are growing veggies.

gradgal said...

i use lots of coupons and ebates

Unknown said...

cut coupons every week!

autumn398 (at) yahoo.com

Pamela S said...

I have started cutting coupons and making sure to match them to what's on sale this wk. It's amazing how much you can save that way.

Thanks!
pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Pamela S said...

I just signed up to follow!

Thanks!
pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Anonymous said...

We use many coupons, we have cut back significantly on any luxuries, and spend more time at home. We rarely, if ever, eat out anymore. Thanks for the giveaway!

luckymegs1981 AT yahoo DOT com

Jessilyn82 said...

I'm saving money by shopping at more thrift stores, renting movies instead of going to the theater, and using more coupons.

Emily said...

I am walking more at our beach and cancelled my gym membership. I walk everyday and was not making it to the gym enough to make it worth my while.

lilemmy4 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

Anonymous said...

We are actually cutting down our snacking and soda drinking. We are drinkings tons of more water and are eating less, which makes less trips to the store. We are also cutting down on impulse buys, which help a lot!


texas_heartland84[at]yahoo[dot]com

jennem said...

We renegotiated our cable bill.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I am saving money in these tough times by cooking every meal at home, elimanating impluse buys of sodas/snacks when out, consolidating my shopping trips, cutting coupons, shopping according to ads instead of desires....cutting every corner possible!

Leanna said...

Look for coupons or other deals online and price shop before I go out to the stores if I know the particular item I need.

Christel said...

I added your button to my blog!

msmouse871 said...

we rarely eat out now

jlafount said...

I'm continuing to buy items that are energy efficient to try and save a few pennies on the power bill every month

Erin said...

We have been matching the coupons with sales and stocking up on things when they are dirt cheap. We have a great stockpile so if there aren't any sales, we don't have to go shopping that week!
Erin at airinrows (at) gmail.com

Wesley said...

im saving money by not spending on lotto tickets

LindaD said...

I've become a coupon, sale, and other bargain detective. I hardly ever pay full price or shop on impulse any more.

Anonymous said...

I have been diligently keeping track about what I spend and no longer using my credit card to make small on-a-whim purchases.

April said...

I'm saving money right now by using coupons and shopping when items are on sale.

April said...

I also follow your blog.

ehhogan said...

I clip coupons and shop sales.

ehhogan@bellsouth.net

Unknown said...

I hang up my clothes to dry. Not only does it save on electricity but it also helps the clothes to last longer.

hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

Ed said...

Walking instead of driving

Barbara said...

I've expanded the garden to include more vegetables and I've replaced some of the flowers with veggies. I love the flowers but it's nice that my hard work is resulting in more than just something lovely to look at.

Caroline said...

We do a few things to save money. We clip coupons and match them with sales, cut down on going out to eat and try to walk when we can instead of driving.

Nickolay said...

I try and maximize the use of coupons for everything

jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

Mommy 2 Monkeys said...

I'm using more coupons and eating in more.

Dawn said...

I have always used coupons, but now I'm using even more since the economy has gone down hill. I go out less, and I am a garage sale freak now! I am always at a garage sale trying to find the best bargains out there!!

Jen said...

I am saving money in this economy by shopping around for the best price on everything. Also I frequent thrift stores to see if an item I need can be bought second-hand. ssovnej at yahoo dot com

Mimi the kitten said...

I'm being much more sensible about what I "need" vs. "want"...and avoiding the clothes department at Wal-Mart! :-)

lisagee1234 said...

Great giveaway for someone that loves music but cannot afford the napster subscription anymore so this is how I'd save money. :o)

cstironkat said...

We ride a motorcycle now whenever we can. It saves on gas. Making budget and sticking to it has helped also.

Anonymous said...

I use coupons, planb out our menu and grocery shopping carefully each week, adn always use leftovers, where as before we 'sometimes' used them. khaski78@hotmail.com

AB Smith said...

we have a great library with tons of resources - really trying to utilize those great free services more

AB Smith said...

i subscribed!

Micheleb said...

I am saving money by eating at at home a lot more instead of eating out.

Anonymous said...

I am now cutting more coupons and shopping the sales as well as getting samples and entering contests.
awesome49557@aim.com

Happi Shopr said...

we use coupons and eat at home more. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

ewalsh40 said...

I now shop at three different grocery stores to take advantage of loss leaders and I use more coupons to save money.

ewalsh40 said...

Following

ewalsh40 said...

Subscribed to RSS feed.

guettel78 said...

I've tried to cut corners by eliminating unnecessary expenses (such as downgrading my cell phone, cable, and internet service plans) and rediscovering the world of discount clothing and grocery stores to save a bit more money each month. And, of course, coupon clipping is an extra failsafe plan to add a little cushion to my budget!

gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

guettel78 said...

I'm following your blog: guettel78

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guettel78 said...

I blogged about the giveaway here: http://slavetoacademia.blogspot.com/2009/06/10-itunes-gc-giveaway.html

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Sarah Z said...

Funny as it sounds - I stay away from Target. I always spend too much money there so I am avoiding it!
Thanks
Sarah
believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

Charity S said...

I'm saving money by cooking at home. I create restaurant quality meals on a budget.

Thanks

charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com

Charity S said...

I'm following your blog.

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Charity S said...

I subscribed.

charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com

theolotto said...

I'm using more coupons.

cindiizzy said...

Iam saving money by buying less of everything. I also use coupons and shop sales.

mercsmercado at yahoo dot com

cindiizzy said...

I follow

mercsmercado at yahoo dot com

cindiizzy said...

I subscribe

mercsmercado at yahoo dot com

chromiumman said...

we're hitting the thrift stores on a regular basis

Kathy S said...

We no longer eat out every week. Now it is only for birthdays, anniversary, Mother's Day and Father's Day.

checkers said...

We dont get the daily newspaper which should save about $290.00 a year
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checkers said...

Follower here!

checkers said...

Subscriber here! skyskyaa11(at)gmail.com

Mishia said...

I'm matching my coupons to sales and using them together.

Molly C. said...

I shop at the thrift store I work at, for all of our clothing, books & shoes.

Bunny B said...

Not buying anything that is not absolutely necessary!
bunnybx at gmail . com

Kate said...

I make shopping lists and I don't buy splurge items unless I plan for them!

Thanks for the giveaway!

strycker@slu.edu

Crystal F said...

We've had to cut way back on going out to eat. We've also had to cut back on buying stuff for the girls which I feel really bad about but can't help. Thank you!!

dandmrobbins said...

taking a grocery list to the store and menu planning for the week first, also "pantry night" meals

Kathy P said...

i used to go shopping all the time now the only shopping i do is for groceries or great clearance sales on clothes for my kids

Kathy P said...

following your blog as klp1965
kathy pease

Erica C. said...

buying in bulk

Miranda Ward said...

We eat in more than we used to and I started doing surveys

Jblanton said...

I use coupons- look for sales-buy in bulk and stock up when item is on sale that I use alot of.

Jblanton said...

subscribed with email

Jblanton said...

added button to blog

Betty C said...

No more stopping for fast food. And I'm losing weight as a result!

Betty C said...

I'm a follower.

Betty C said...

I'm a subscriber.

Jinxy and Me said...

I'm doing a lot more cooking from scratch.

Jinxy and Me said...

I'm a follower!

Tammy said...

We are drinking a lot more water - it's free and better for you anyway!

Bakersdozen said...

First of all, I am not buying as much fun stuff as I would like. I am really shopping the sales and using the codes and coupons. We also try to avoid taking unnecessary trips so that we can save on our gas. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Donna said...

I am using more coupons.
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Donna said...

subscriber
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Donna said...

follower
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disneyfanheather said...

I'm checking out the sales and using more coupons!

disneyfanheather said...

I'm a subscriber.

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