Andrea Dekker

Weekend Giveaway: All In Good Time Book

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UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed.

I’m really excited about today’s giveaway — partially because it’s a great book that totally fits with my quest for simple, organized living… but also because I know BOTH of the authors!

I’ve worked closely with Mandi from Life… Your Way and Tara from Deal Seeking Mom for the past 2 years and can attest that they are both amazing moms, wives, business women, bloggers… and just really fun ladies!

So, of course, I knew their first book, All in Good Time: When to Save, Stock Up, and Scheduled Everything for Your  Home — would be a fantastic read. Between Mandi’s organizational and time management skills and Tara’s uncanny ability to find every deal, there is something for everyone inside the cover of their book.

Since we are planning to renovate our kitchen this summer, the text on the front cover “Remodel Your Kitchen” immediately caught my attention. After a quick glance through the table of contents, I flipped to page 19 (where the remodeling advice starts) and was pleasantly surprised to find they had included MY tips and tricks for remodeling on a budget!!

I almost forgot that they had asked me for a few tips way back when they were in the writing process… so cool!

I also love that this book is such a quick read — like a “how-to” manual for simple living! Last week (on our Spring Break Staycation) I shared that I started reading this book — and I actually finished it that afternoon. It’s the type of book that you can just hop around to different chapters based on what  information you are looking for, and there’s always something new you can pick up.

So if you’ve ever wondered when the best time to “save, stock up, and schedule” anything in your home/life, I’d highly recommend reading this book. It’s available at major bookstores and, of course, at Amazon.com… but you might want to wait to see if you win my giveaway first!

 

The Giveaway:

Today, two lucky readers will win a copy of Mandi and Tara’s book, “All In Good Time“.

How to Enter:

1. {required} Leave a comment on this post. What is your best tip to save, stock up, and/or schedule?

2. {optional} Like Simple Organized Living on Facebook, and then leave a separate comment letting me know you did {or that you do already}.

If you are reading this in your email or feed reader, please visit the actual blog post to enter. Email entries, Facebook comments, and Twitter messages will NOT be counted.

Prizes:

(2) Copies of All In Good Time as described above.

This giveaway ends at 10:00 pm on Monday, 4/16/2012 and is open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older. I will use And the Winner Is to select the winning comments at random. Winners will be notified by email and noted at the top of this post. Winners must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize or I will choose a new winner. Please see my full disclosure policy and contact me with any questions you have. Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Kimberly says

    I like simple organized living on fb. Relatively new to your site and I absolutely LOVE it. Thanks for all of the great information and tips. Wonderful.

  3. Susan says

    Of course I live you on FB. I just started following you and LOVE/am totally jealous of your organiziation 🙂

  5. Susan says

    Well, I’m new to home-ownership and it’s a learning curve. I spent so much time on my studies, I never learned the art/science of house-keeping and maintenance. This year’s summer project is gardening and my mom told me a tip……fertilze on the holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day and you won’t forget! We’ll see!

  6. Alyssa says

    My best tip for saving is to only stock up on items you will actually use when they’re on sale and with a coupon!

  8. Laura says

    I don’t really stock up at all but I would love to learn how and when is the best way/time to do that. I would also love to learn better tips for scheduling time. thanks!

  9. Susan VB says

    I already like you on FB. Also — am reading this book from the library. Hope I win my own copy!

  10. Susan VB says

    Best way to save? Make it automatic — automatic payments to IRA, automatic transfers to savings accounts.

  12. Julie Schultz says

    I shop the sales at our local grocery stores and also stock up at Costco.

  13. Carolyn says

    My best tip to save is NOT to stock up, but only buy what you need when you need it. In my 7 years as a professional organizer I have seen so much waste as a result of too much stuff.

  16. Erin says

    Keep a backup copy of your electronic schedule! Never know when that electronic is going to go bust and you’ll lose everything. Or better yet, work with the tried-and-true paper schedule.

  17. barbara says

    My best tip is to evaluate purchases and don’t buy unnecessary items…no matter the cost. Also, save up for big purchases when possible.

  18. Resa says

    I like to compare prices in ads and then use coupons and stock up. For scheduling, I find a monthly calender to work, then I break my schedule down to weeks, then to days. Our lives are pretty routine, so it’s not hard to forget.

  19. Ashley H says

    Buy produce when it is in season. If it’s a really good sale buy a bunch, because you can freeze/can it for later!

  21. Krista says

    Stock up on supplies in advance. Like baby supplies when you pregnant 🙂

  22. Amy L says

    I just stock up when things are on sale I have good coupons! We also go to Sams club once month

  24. mary says

    to stock up i wait for a sale and at least a coupon, better even is sale at target, plus manufacturer and store coupon..

  25. Kristi says

    My best tip is to keep a price book. This way you stock up when items are at their best prices and you also see the cyclical nature of the sales. I also liked you on FB.

  27. Tammy Skipper (@Tammy_Skipper) says

    My best tip is to have a debit card that pays you rewards for shopping with partners. 95% of the time, even if I can’t get a coupon or sale price, I can at least get 1-5% back for shopping online through that program. I don’t have to have extra memberships or logins either.

  31. Denise Z says

    Shop with a list–and stick to it! That and stacking coupons (mfgr’s + store’s)

  32. Karen Beagles says

    My favorite scheduling tip is to write my weekly schedule on a chalkboard I have hanging by the door. I map out the whole week and it is easy to change if needed. It is in a place where I glance at it all the time and so i rarely forget an appointment! Love it!

  33. laura couto says

    My tip is for paying bills, I always write everything down on a paper I keep in my checkbook with due date and minimum payment and check it every pay day and see what is needed to be paid and do then cross it off the list. Keeps me on track and let’s me know I didn’t miss anything. (Liked on Facebook 🙂

  34. Vicki says

    Saw your give-away on my 10-minute break from throwing away my children’s memories – you should be so proud of me!!! Thanks for the encouragement and tips!

  36. Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says

    Meal planning saves money and time and I’m not frazzled trying to figure out what’s for dinner at 5 o’clock. This looks like a great book!

  37. Martha J. Sturm says

    I try never to pay full price for anything, so hit rummage sales all year. Also, keep an eye out for bargains around the holidays. I only buy what I really need, not just because it is a deal. Although, if I get anything free, I throw it in a box and give it away at some point.

  40. Julianne says

    Just liked your FB page. Should be fun to get additional updates! Thanks.

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