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The Money Saving Mom’s Budget by Crystal Paine Book Giveaway – 5 Winners – Ends 12/15

The Money Saving Mom’s Budget by Crystal Paine Book Giveaway – 5 Winners – Ends 12/15
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The Money Saving Mom's Budget

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 is a how-to manual for anyone with an interest in saving money. Crystal is a great writer who outlines frugal strategies in a manner that is concise, easy-to-read, and entertaining. This book outlines common-sense strategies and tips for stretching your budget and changing your financial situation, and dispels some of the common myths about frugal living. The Money Saving Mom’s Budget is practical and encouraging, suggesting strategies for realistic and long-term change rather than touting a get-rick-quick scheme or some magic cure-all fix. For example, I love the fact that Crystal emphasizes the importance of getting chaos and clutter in your life under control before attempting to set a budget or clip coupons, devoting a chapter to practical, doable advice for getting organized. All the frugal recipes in the world won’t help you if your crockpot is buried under a pile of dishes and you’re too exhausted and frazzled to bother cooking anyway!

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 to pre-order your copy today!

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:

1. For your first entry, just leave a comment on this post and tell me why you would like to read this book! This step is required to qualify for the drawing.

Want extra entries? Do any of the following, and leave a separate comment for each one:

2. Write a post on your blog linking to this giveaway and MoneySavingMom.com. Then come back here and leave me the link!
3. Write about this on Twitter, then come back and leave me the link to your tweet! One Twitter entry per person. You can use the button at the bottom of this post to tweet with one click!
4. Subscribe to my blog updates by clicking here. Then come back and leave me the email you subscribed with!
5. Become a follower of my blog by clicking the “Follow” button in my sidebar! Then come back here and let me know in a separate comment!
6. Post my button on your website – just copy and paste the following code, and let me know where you put it:

Rules, regulations, and other important stuff: Giveaway ends on December 15th at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen the following day via Random.org. Winner has 48 hours to respond to my notification email, or a new winner will be chosen in their place. Giveaway is open to US residents, 18+.

738 thoughts on “The Money Saving Mom’s Budget by Crystal Paine Book Giveaway – 5 Winners – Ends 12/15”

  3. I would love to read this book, because I love reading and I am always looking for ways to make things myself and save my family money. I read Crystal’s blog everyday and I love it…
    Thank you.

  4. I’d love to win this book. I have been really getting into couponing and saving as much as I can. People at my church are actually starting a “coupon club” in which I’m totally excited about. Would love to read this book and get more advice on saving and such.

  5. I would love to win a copy of this book and possibly learn how to get my family of four that lives on one income out of the rut of living paycheck to paycheck. We have no savings and most weeks choose between certain bills or groceries, I read Crystals blog daily and have learned many money saving tips and look forward to learning more.

  8. Hi, i’m very busy momma of 4 a wife/ coworker to my hubby and his appliance business, i desparatley need more info, advice, anything to save dollars in my very exspensive living, i know i would benifit, from a copy of this book.

  10. I’d love you wind this book!!! Who wouldn’t want to find more ways to save money? Everyone’s having tough times. I would read the book then pass it on to my fellow co-workers, family and friends.

  11. I need to learn how to save money for my family of 7 and would like to read Crystal’s book for some tips. I read Crystal’s blog daily and have been wanting to read her book.

  12. I am a big follower of the website and would love to win a copy of this book. I have 4 kids and my husband and I both work full-time jobs, as well as homeschool 3 of our kids. So, needless to say, we stay very busy but need to learn to save money and budget our money and time.

  13. my news years resolution is to get my family out of debt.. we are having a lean 2012 to get back on track. i need ideas, and advice! this would be great!

  15. I love her blog. I think her ideas are great, and I would love to see how I can be more frugal.

  19. I’d love to get this book to get new & fresh ideas to help keep my family on the right track financially!!

  20. I have gotten a lot of great ideas from moneysavingmom.com about how to be efficient with my resources; not just money, but time and energy as well. I would like to get the book to get more insight and suggestions on how to live simply in a consumption-oriented world. Thanks,

  21. I’d like to win this book and read it, too, of course! 🙂
    I love MoneySavingMom.com and would love to read more about saving money, budgeting etc and apply it to my own life.

  22. I already coupon but Crystal’s book can extend my knowledge and help get my house organized.

  23. I have been following Money saving Mom for some time now and I ‘m sure this is a great book.

  24. I have been following Money Saving Mom for a while and have really learned a lot from her posts. Thank you for doing this giveaway.

  26. I am relatively new to Crystal’s blog (began following about 4 months ago). Now it’s a part of my daily routine. I hope I win her book!

  28. I would love to win this book to help me get better knowledge of what I should be doing with my finances.

  32. Trying to follow MSM. I’d like the book to take with me when I’m at the doctor’s office, etc., waiting.

  35. I really enjoy her blog and get a lot out of it. I am very interested in knowing more about everything that she has to say.

  36. I’d love to win this book. I follow the money saving mom on facebook and enjoy her posts. You can never have too many money saving ideas, and i’d like to have all her tips in one spot.

  39. I love finding new ways to save money. We’re living on my grad. student stipend right now, so new ideas to help our budget are always helpful.

  42. I always need fresh new ideas on how to save money. I LOVE Money Saving Moms blog so I am eager to see what the book holds. :o)

  45. I’ve been following her blog for a few months now and love it. It would be great to have a bunch of her ideas all in one place!

  47. I would LOVE to WIN a copy of Crystal’s book! I follow her blog everyday! As a SAHM, I need to find ways to save everywhere I turn. I know, Crystal’s book would benefit my family! Thanks for a chance to win!

  48. I would love to win this book to read, and apply more of Crystal’s ideas and principles to my life…love her blog and have been following for many years, well since it came into existence.

  49. I know there is so many things to learn about couponing and I would really love to just down and read a book about it. I love to read and learn and SAVE money. Thank you for any consideration.

  50. I read MSM every day, I love her writing style and am anxious to get my hands on her book to learn even more ways to save money.

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