Sunday, January 2, 2011

Win a $10 Gift Card to Olive Garden


Happy New Year!
To kick off the 2011, I thought it would be fun to host a giveaway.
Register below by posting your favorite money saving tip.
Become a follower for a 2nd chance to win.
For a 3rd chance post a link to this contest on your blog.
(Be sure to leave me a link to go check it out.)
and for a 4th chance, snatch my button and use it on your blog.
(Be sure to leave me a link to go check it out.)
Use a separate post for each qualifying entry.
I will choose & post a random winner on Friday, Jan 7th
I will be checking out links for 3rd & 4th chance entry posts to make sure they qualify!
You must check back here to see if you've won.
If you are the lucky winner, you will need to repost with your email address.
I will then contact the winner by email for mailing address
then I will delete your email addie from the comments.
You must follow the instructions in order to qualify & claim the prize.
Good Luck!
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64 comments:

  1. LizJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I probably save the most by buying things second-hand, shopping around until I find the lowest price, and using natural cleaning products around the house!

    eemoody77 at gmail dot com

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  2. LizJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    I'm a new follower!

    eemoody77 at gmail dot com

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  3. LizJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I blogged!

    http://quiltznhoez.blogspot.com/2011/01/crazy-with-crawfords-win-10-gift-card.html

    eemoody77 at gmail dot com

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  4. KarinJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Shop at garage sales and thrift stores.

    karin56381 (at) gmail.com

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  5. fred falconJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Thanks for the chance I love Olive Garden.

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  6. OliviaJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Awesome count me in. My best money saving tip is match the coupons with the loss leaders.

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  7. StephanieJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    My money saving tip is to use less laundry detergeant that the bottle calls for. Less is more! Works just as good.

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  8. AmyJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    My money saving tip is to read lots of blogs and forums!!!

    pooh5497@yahoo.com
    Amy

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  9. AmyJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I posted it here:
    http://www.whosaidnothinginlifeisfree.com/2011/01/win-a-10-olive-garden-gift-card/

    pooh5497@yahoo.com
    Amy

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  10. AmyJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I added your button to my blogroll:
    http://www.whosaidnothinginlifeisfree.com/my-blog-roll/

    pooh5497@yahoo.com
    Amy

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  11. AmyJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I follow you now

    pooh5497@yahoo.com
    Amy

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  12. WhitneyJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I love to shop the drug store sales. You can get some terrific deals.

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  13. EmmaJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I pack a cooler for my car with snacks and drinks so that we aren't tempted to stop at the drive thru when we are out and about. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  14. Amanda SJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    my money savings tip is to buy things when on sale and use a coupon on top of that t really save lots of money!!

    danaamandanichole@yahoo.com

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  15. Amanda sJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I now follow you!

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  16. MindyJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    My money saving tip is to stockpile while the prices are low....mine has been running low so it's almost like starting over again (almost!)

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  17. MindyJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I now follow also :)

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    My best money saving tip is to match coupons to sales.

    jenn.anwar at yahoo.com

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  19. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    The best way to save money is coupons paired with a good BOGO!

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  20. allthingsnewJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    My money saving tip is to buy your kid's clothes for the next year at the end of each season when they are on clearance! This saves us so much money!

    stephanierosenhahn at yahoo dot com

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  21. allthingsnewJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Following via GFC (Ten Talents)

    stephanierosenhahn at yahoo dot com

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  22. allthingsnewJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Your button is on my site in the right sidebar under "Some of my Faves"

    http://sweetsavingsincolorado.blogspot.com

    stephanierosenhahn at yahoo dot com

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  23. theresaJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    subscribe to several coupon match-up blogs/web pages on FB to get my coupons together BEFORE heading out to each respective store....time spent on clipping coupons = $ saved :)

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  24. Laura SingerJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    My money saving tip is to watch these wonderful blogs and snatch up good deals :) My girls Christmas was twice as nice this year because of coupons and special online deals.

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  25. KeepJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    My favorite money saving tip is just a very simple one- using coupons! Even if you aren't using them to stock up on crazy deals at CVS (which I also do), just plain old coupons save so much!

    southernstarlit @ hotmail . com

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  26. Laura SingerJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Just became a follower as well :)

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  27. SophieMaeJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    My new favourite money-saver is Groupon! They offer deals that I'll actually use. I've gotten 1/2 off at my favourite local co-op as well as tickets to the museum/zoo, and DH has enjoyed lunch at several local restaurants. I'm just waiting for our area to get one of the 75% discounts at a furniture store!

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  28. SophieMaeJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I'm your newest follower! 8-]

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  29. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    My money saving tip is to dilute liquid dish detergent and place it in a foaming dispenser, like the Dawn foaming bottle. Just mix 2 parts water to one part liquid dish soap. It works just as well as the Dawn Foaming but costs a lot less. You can also do the same thing with hand soaps as long as you use a foaming dispenser.

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  30. SAHM - My Front Porch Looking InJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I like to shop the sales with coupons and it is even better when you shop like that where they give you store money back, like Cvs and Walgreens.

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  31. SAHM - My Front Porch Looking InJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I blogged about the giveaway

    http://sahm-myfrontporchlookingin.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-found-blog-with-giveaway-and-it-looks.html

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I love to compare prices before I make a purchase. When shopping for Christmas I learned never to just buy for convienence. I was buying several DVD box sets and compared prices for huge savings. Then I went to the most convenient location which would price match....saved me tons of money!!!

    tiggerhcd@aol.com

    Heather

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  33. mpierceJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Checking these blogs and finding the great deals with coupons has saved me so much money.

    Thanks!

    mpierce0602 AT msn DOT com

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I would love to win this, to go eat out somewhere with my hubby, thanks!


    tsikeerka@yahoo.com

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  35. selena chuJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    my fav moola tip is putting (after budgeting and paying necessary expenses) a good percent of total income away into ones savings. that way not all gets spent on splurging even if its for cheap coupon items- we all know it adds up fast!

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  36. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    My money saving tip is to read lots of blogs and take all the good tips and applied them. also to get coupons in recycle, an many more.

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  37. Kandace RitterJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    My favorite money saving tip is to ALWAYS have a plan at the grocery store. It's okay if you get some items outside of your plan if it's a GREAT deal, but going with a plan and knowing what you want really DOES save time!

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  38. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    My money saving tip is coupons!!

    anitacorrea1980@gmail.com

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  39. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I save a ton by buying in bulk when on sale... and we do cloth diapers!

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  40. MindieJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I try and buy things when they are on sale and also have a coupon. I also love to price match.

    I'm also a new follower.

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  41. beckeeJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I save a ton of money by price matching! It is my favorite money saving tip.

    beckeesdeals at gmail dot com

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  42. beckeeJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I am a new follower!
    beckeesdeals at gmail dot com

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  43. PaigeJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    My money saving tip is to use freecycle or the craigslist free sections for things you need, we have helped many and been helped by many!
    paigejagan@yahoo.com

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  44. PaigeJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I follow you! paigejagan@yahoo.com

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  45. SaraJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    My favorite money saving tip is to only buy things made in the USA unless I really need it or don't have a choice. This has saved me from buying LOTS of things I don't need and/or accumulating too much STUFF.

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  46. Alison M.January 7, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I shop at the thrift store.

    avon2003@columbus.rr.com

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I shop deals!! I love them!

    caplingers2002 @ yahoo. com

    Thanks!
    Kathy

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  48. catieJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    i love thrifting! and couponing, but the thrifting is more of a hunt!

    catiejoy )at) gmail (dot) com

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  49. JayJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Make sure you are signed on to all grocery stores baby program b/c even if you don't shop there your store you shop at might take competitor's coupons. We got some Winn Dixie coupons we used at Publix today. $2 off meat and other great coupons.
    rbjj32825[at]lycos[dot]com

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  50. aparnaJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I only buy things when they go on sale.
    slkkitchen@gmail.com

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I buy clothing for me and my kids second hand, rarely buy shelf-stable foods w/o coupon-sale matchups and use white vinegar, etc. to clean instead of toxic/expensive cleaners.

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  52. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    There several but one is going to lunch with a friend, using a BOGO coupon and catching up! Thrift store and yard sales are great places to find bargains.
    ConnieJ

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I follow you via RSS feed

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Oops. I follow via Google Reader.
    laurenbayles@hotmail.com

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  55. ConnieJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I am now a follower of Crazy with the Crawfords.

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  56. joeiJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    coupons coupons coupons!

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  57. joeiJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I follow!

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  58. cewaldemarJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    We are a couponing, mega sales family!!!
    cewaldemar@gmail.com

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  59. joycemlinekJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    My best money saving tip is to look for sales and match with coupons. Don't buy what you don't need. joycemlinek@yahoo.com

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  60. joycemlinekJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I follow you on Google Friend Connect.
    joycemlinek@yahoo.com

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  61. Mia's Blog!January 7, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    My favorite way to spend money is to not spend money! Haha, no, but really! I record every penny I spend in an excel spreadsheet that categorizes and calculates my spending (yes, it took me a while to make the spreadsheet!). Because I literally have to sit down at my computer and enter in all of my spending transactions (which is a pain) it prevents me from doing things like stopping for a snack or "running in the store for a soda" and those are the little things that add up!

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  62. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    To save money I trade and swap coupons with friends and family! tracietrump@yahoo.com

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  63. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    gfc follower! tracietrump@yahoo.com

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  64. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    anonymous - tracietrump@yahoo.com

    Glad you found us! Sorry to let you know this giveaway ended already. But, we are glad you are here and thanks for sharing your favorite money saving tip. I love to trade/swap coupons with friends too.

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