Andrea Dekker

Weekend Giveaway: Money Saving Mom’s Budget Book

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UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed.

Even as a very small child, some of my favorite play-time activities were playing store {I was the cashier} and writing numbers in my “bank book” {see picture below}.

When I was six, my parents helped me open my first savings account and then make small deposits on a regular basis. You can probably imagine how excited I was to balance a REAL bank register after each deposit!

I opened a checking account when I was 18, and was extremely hesitant to spend even one penny more than I absolutely had to!  I used coupons to buy groceries all through college, and worked as many hours as I could to quickly pay off my student loans.

Now that I’m “all grown up” I’m still frugal, I still use coupons, I still don’t spend money if I don’t have to, and I still balance my bank register after every transaction {yes, I do online banking too!}

Basically, I’ve been frugal for as long as I can remember — thanks in large parts to my parents who have always encouraged me and my sisters to save, save, save!

Because of my love for frugal living, I am simply ecstatic about today’s giveaway — The Money Saving Mom’s Budget. It’s a brand new book written by one of my blogging friends, Crystal Paine of MoneySavingMom.com.

Crystal’s book is not only packed FULL of hundreds of tips and tricks to save more, spend less, and pay off debt; it also contains a wealth of information on how to simplify and organize your entire life… which I’m all in favor of 🙂

Plus the entire book is written from a “normal” person’s perspective on finances; so you won’t have to weed through financial jargon or constantly wonder if you’re understanding it correctly.

As I was reading her book, I kept thinking “I could have written this” because I honestly agree with pretty much everything she says. You can read more about her book here, but then come back and enter to win one of 5 copies!

The Giveaway:

Today, five lucky readers will win a copy of Crystal’s new book, The Money Saving Mom’s Budget! 

How to Enter:

1. Leave a comment. How are you trying to save more and spend less this year?

2. Like Simple Organized Living and/or Money Saving Mom 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:

(5) copies of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget as described above.

This giveaway ends at 10:00 pm on Tuesday, 1/17/2012 and is open to all U.S. and Canadian 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

  3. Shaylin Morgan says

    We are being very intentional about our purchases and planning ahead.

  4. Maria says

    Freezer cooking, go out less, focus on needs vs wants, buy used, use less disposable or one use items.

  5. Amanda says

    I am going to start being a stay at home mom this year, and will be getting more organized with my couponing, making more homemade meals, and shopping second hand!

  6. Evangeline says

    I am going to start cooking with less meat.

    I like money saving mom on facebook!

  11. Nels says

    This year I will spend less by using coupons more and not buying a wanted item unless its price is reduced.

  12. Allison says

    My husband and I have reduced our budget for eating meals out. This is a huge money saver for us! I also plan our meals each week and use coupons to save as much money as possible when grocery shopping.

  13. Angela Seamon says

    We have some HUGE plans for this year- so I need any help with budgeting and saving $ that I can get- We are selling our current home. Planning to move in with inaws while we build a new home – And, i plan to finally become a stay at home mother! PRAY please! 🙂

  14. Amy says

    I love the education and personal attention our kids receive at their private school but it is stretching us financially so I look to cut costs as much as possible.

  16. Kim P says

    I’ve been following Crystal on fb for a while now. Thanks for supporting her and her ministry through this book.

  17. Kim P says

    I am commiting to spending on just needs. I’ve been couponing heavily for a year and have a seen a difference in my perspective. Now I’m going to tighten the purse strings further this year to continue to save enough money for me to stay at home with my brand new 2-yr-old and have a welcoming home for my 5-yr-old, my hubby & any one we offer hospitality to.

  18. Cathy says

    I am going to start Freezer Cooking and planning more menus. I also price match & use coupons.

  21. Kelli says

    This year I am going to try to eat out less often and stay out of the stores so I don’t buy on impulse.

  24. Melissa says

    I am trying to not let food spoil. I am checking the fridge once a list and making a list of things that need to be used ASAP or sticking in freezer.

  26. Stacy Peterson says

    Long time lurker of your site, first time commenter. 🙂

    Trying this year to spend less, especially on groceries by meal planning and couponing. We are a busy family of four with five year old twin girls that LOVE to eat.

    I already have “liked” MSM, but am going to like SOL now!

  27. Sheryl Barbian says

    Liked Simple Organized Living and Money Saving Mom on Facebook and left a post on how I’m trying to save money.

  29. Dani says

    I have recently started the Dave Ramsey system, and so far its working great!

  32. Jessica says

    I’ve been trying to hold on to my coupons to make sure that I use them when the item is on sale to maximize my savings. I keep track of when they expire, so if I know it’s something we’ll definitely use, I will buy the item with the discount right before they expire.

  35. Rachel says

    I am trying to double up on store and manufacturer coupons and buy only things I need, not just something on clearance because it’s a great price! That has been my downfall 🙂

  36. Ashli says

    I like and follow boy Simple Organized Living and Money Saving Mom on Facebook.

  37. Ashli says

    This year I am going to raise a garden and can my harvest, as well as try new affordable recipes. This will help save on our grocery bill as well as keep us from eating out so much.

  39. Heather says

    Trying to pay off all of our credit cards this year and get in the habit of using cash again. It’s easier to swip then use cash in my mind.

  40. Brittany says

    Love this giveaway. We have revamped our grocery budget and menu plans, freezer cooking, and aiming for discretion when eating out.

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