Would you like to trim your budget and start saving more money, but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’re already living a frugal lifestyle, but are always on the lookout for new ideas? Either way, you will want to read The Money Saving Mom’s Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year by Crystal Paine. And FIVE lucky Contest Corner readers will each win a copy of this book, so read on!
If you read my other site, Super Coupon Girl, then you will have heard me mention Crystal Paine’s blog, Money Saving Mom, many times. I started reading her site in 2008 when I began clipping coupons, and it’s one of my favorite blogs; I check it almost every day. I’ve written guest posts for Money Saving Mom a couple of times, and Crystal is among my favorite blog acquaintances. Although she and I have very different backgrounds and lives, we have a great deal in common: We were both homeschooled and grew up in very alternatively frugal households, which shaped our attitudes and lives as adults. Our paths have been similar in a lot of ways so I always enjoy hearing about her endeavors and frugal successes. When Crystal announced that she was writing a book, I was so excited to read it! I received a promotional copy of her upcoming book, The Money Saving Mom’s Budget for review, and I loved it.
The Money Saving Mom’s Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year
Since my frugal lifestyle already mirrors Crystal’s in many ways, much of this book was preaching to the choir, but it’s a fantastic, helpful and refreshing read no matter how much of a coupon-clipping diva you already are. There are so many great tips, suggestions, and websites listed in here that everyone can benefit from it and glean new ideas! And if you want to pare down your expenses but have no clue where to start, this book will be a fabulous resource for you. The Money Saving Mom’s Budget is packed with common sense, workable strategies, and a plethora of money-saving hints. You can pick and choose from the ideas listed, or completely overhaul your whole fiscal approach; it’s up to you. I highly recommend this book to everyone!
Also, you may be interested to know that all of the proceeds from this book are being donated to Compassion International, one of Crystal’s favorite charities.
The Money Saving Mom’s Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year by Crystal Paine will be available on January 10th, 2012. Click here
Giveaway Time!
FIVE lucky Contest Corner readers will each win a copy of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year by Crystal Paine! (Since this book has not been released yet, giveaway copies will be mailed out after the book becomes available on January 10th, 2012.) Here’s how to enter:
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I would love to read this -maybe I can learn something new
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Need to start trimming some of the debt down since we have baby #3 on the way, so I’d love to read this book!
My husband has been unemployed for six months. We have been living on extremely little, selling things along the way, just to survive. I would love to have a resource to help me do even better. It has become a personal challenge to see how frugal I can be during this time.
As a family on a single income, we would love to learn new ways to save money for our son’s upcoming school as well as save for emergencies.
I follow Crystal’ fb page and have learned a lot-I’d love to learn even more to help my family live debt free!
I would love to read this book. I’ve followed you for a while and I know that there is much more to learn.
I would love to read this book to get myself back on track and boost my savings. Thanks for the opportunity!
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Would love to get this book! I’ve been following Crystal’s blog for a few years now and think she is full of wisdom.
We have three kids so I always need new ideas on how to save money!
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Our family desperately needs this book. We’ve already filed for bankruptcy and are behind on our mortgage. We are losing our grip on our home and it’s scary as we have 5 children.
I love Money Saving Mom. I follow her blog regularly. I would love to read her book and have yet another oppurtunity to learn something from her.
I would love to read this because our finances are in a mess, and we need to get them in order before I graduate from grad school (read more student loans) and the kids start coming.
Life is going a different direction so I am looking forward to reading this book and seeing what new information I can glean to get our debt down, get our budget under control and be able to share information with family and friends.
I have been reading MSM for a few years and would love to win a copy of her book!
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I love to save money and get good deals. I’m always interested in finding out new and creative ways to find out how to save money!
I am constantly trying to live frugally and save money, but it seems I can’t get ahead. I’d love to read how others do it and see where I’m missing the mark. We live on one income, while I stay at home with my 4 children. I wouldn’t have it any other way!
I would love to read this book, to help my family get back on track moneywise and in other ways too. thank you!
I need this book because I am need of a budget badly.
Our family would love to WIN it because we are on a tight budget and it’s not in that budget to buy it right now 🙂
I would love to win a copy of this book because I’d really like to know how to best manage a household without spending a fortune.
Love her site and looking forward to reading what new stuff she put in the book!
I would love a copy – there is always room to learn more helpful ideas.
With today’s hard economic times there has to be more ways to save then the ones I’ve been using all my life. Every little helps.
I am on my way to creating a budget and learning how to teach myself and my kids how to live much more frugally. This book would be a major help!
I would love to win this book! I love reading Crystal’s blog!
I am always trying to find ways to save money for our family if seven. I would love a copy to give me some tips!!!
I’ve been following MSM for a while, would love to read her book!
We have 4 girls under the age of 5 and I am a stay-at-home mom. We need all the help we can get with our budget!
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I’d love to get this book! I’ve been following Crystal’s blog for several years now, and I’ve learned so much!
I have 4 kids and need all the help I can get!
I would love a copy of this book because I get overwhelmed by trying to keep up with the blog online.
I would like to read this! I’ve been following her blog for ages…
I am a mom of two and desperately need to get things In order before we start planning for baby #3. Student loans and debt are a constant worry and finding a job is so tough these days! I want to go back to school and become a Midwife while also saving for my kids education and emergencies!
I just moved out of my moms house and I have been short on money because I Am super brand new about saving for bills and grocery and my car. So if I get this book maybe it will help me start a better budget and I wont have to be a worry wart every month….
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I would love to win this book so that I can start saving money!!!
I would love to read this book for help in the budgeting area – we all can use a little help in that area I think!
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We’ve been a single income household for 6 months now (my husband was laid off in June) — we’ve done a good job of cutting back — but I need more help! Would LOVE this book… it’s been tough cutting back with two kids — especially around Christmastime! 🙁
I would love to read this book because I read MSM’s blog and have saved a lot of money with her deals and tips!
We’re always looking for ways to trim the budget and use finances more wisely!
Crystal’s website has been instrumental in changing my views on money. Prior to finding her, David Ramsey, and couponing, I didn’t have a frugal bone in my body – unless buying an entire rack of clearance clothes on credit because ‘it was such a great deal!’ counts. Though I’ve learned much on this journey, there’s always room for improvement. I will always have a problem with shopping addiction, but the tools that Crystal gives helps me overcome those urges so that my family can have financial peace.
I would love this book!
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