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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  3. Julie says

    To save money, I buy three months worth of groceries at a time. That way I stay out of the stores and don’t buy extras we don’t need.

  5. Peggy says

    For scheduling I sit down with the family calendar weekly to ck the up coming weeks and add new things

  7. Michelle says

    I stock up through our buyers club! I save big on large amounts of flour, etc

  9. Nicole A says

    I always make sure I plan our meals around things that are on sale that week (and then use a coupon) and try to make a double batch for the freezer so on the weeks where the sales are scarce we have a back-up plan. I also always consult blogs for simpler, cheaper ways to tackle any projects that need to be done around my house from cleaning to repairing. Doing a little homework has saved us TONS of money!!

  11. amanda plouzek says

    Save money by shredding block cheese instead of buying preshredded.

  12. Kelli says

    My most fun money saving tip is to borrow ebooks online thru my local library for free!!

  14. Linda says

    Ask yourself these questions prior to making a purchase: 1) Do I need it? 2) Can I afford it? 3) Will I really use it or take care of it? Sometimes the answer to #1 is No and you’ll move on, but there are other times that you’ll say to yourself that even though you don’t need it, you do want it. That’s when the other two questions really come into play. The final result is that if you do decide to make that purchase you’ve thought it through…and you’re going to pay cash.

  16. Melissa G. says

    Invest in a food organization system that you will actually use. The benefits are threefold: 1) You can see what you have, so less food is able to expire before you get to it, 2) You will be less tempted to grab fast food when you have your cut-up meats & veggies or bag of split peas ready for cooking, 3) You can use your food spaces to reflect your personal budget and style. Whether you go with Mason jars, Sterlite, or Tupperware, there are so many options, you’re bound to find something that feels right for you.

  17. Brenda says

    Try my best to shop sales and stack coupons. Walk the aisles at Target for clearances…especially in the clothes for my grandson…no less than 50% off.

  20. angie g says

    i love to stock up on veggies and fruits when they are cheapest. as soon as i get home, i prep them to be frozen (in meal size portions), so I have them all set to just defrost and throw in a meal. saves so much time (and money)!

  22. Janice says

    I follow you on FB:)
    Best tip…Learn to use a canner! Can fish-salmon etc.
    Can turkey when it’s on sale at Thanksgiving.

  23. Gina Edler says

    I save tons by making my own baby food. Running short on time, I use canned foods.

  24. Chalyse Meiklejohn says

    Best tip is try to borrow from someone if you don’t have to buy it!

  26. Cindy says

    Don’t buy something just because it is on sale. Only buy what you really need or will use.

  28. Rebecca says

    I’m an end of the season shopper. I feel like I’m always shopping out of season, but I stock up and come Christmas or that same time next year, it’s like I’m getting all new stuff!

  30. Shaunna Ulrick says

    Now that we have a deep freeze I have been slowly making freezer meals! 🙂

  32. Jenifer Pierpont-Johns says

    A few months ago, I began making double batches of most meals I prepare and then freezing the other half. The meals I prepare usually result in leftovers that my husband and I can take to work for lunch. So that one cooking endeavor results in 4 meals saving us time, money, and frustration tryign to figure out what to eat! 🙂

  33. Jenn says

    I clip coupons and look to the experts (grocery game) to lead me in the right direction. I am in awe of those who actually get stuff for free (Andrea – this means you!)! This book might lead me to the promised land and help me to be the expert!

  34. Theresa says

    Stock up at case lot sales. But first make sure that buying by the case is a good idea.

  35. Heather says

    Stock up on holiday themed items after the holiday. A lot of stuff is not that holiday specific (e.g. “Valentine’s” cake mix that’s just pink) or will last until next year.

  36. Stacy says

    my best tip is to do it,schedule it or give it a home as soon as it comes in, that way you won’t forget and you won’t feel like things to do just fall on your lap

  38. Carmen says

    I try and buy items only when they’re on sale (or clearance). I combine those with a few coupons for even more savings.

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