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

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

  1. I just became guardian of two little children and living frugally is the only way to stay afloat. I want to learn ways to make it easier.

  2. I am always looking for new ideas and ways to save money after becoming disabled and living on a fixed income. Sweeps and Contests have become my life.

  3. oh my gosh this would save so much money – we spend an outrageous amount at wallyworld… A LOT!

  4. I would love to win MSM’s Budget Book because I am a faithful follower of her blog & would love to read it!

    bethresul (at) aol (dot) com

  5. I would love to win a copy of this book! I have been following the Money Saving Mom website, and I can always use more tips on saving money. I also could use suggestions on prioritizing/setting goals. Thank you!

  6. I love her website, and have benefited so much from her wisdom. I know that her book would be a great help and would be great to lend to others starting out on their own money saving journey!

  7. I am committed to being a stay at home mom to care for and raise our children, but that can be difficult, as my husband is in ministry with our church. I would love to win this book to read it and hopefully implement her tools for being a Money Saving Mom!!

  8. I would love a copy of this book to further help my family become frugal and learn how to save money to help us get out of debt.

  9. I love following her blog, and it seems like she has a lot of good ideas in the book too!

  10. I would love to have this book! I enjoy sweep-staking, attempt to coupon, but would love to see the tips and tricks to save more money as a mother.

  11. I have 3 children and work part time. I need to start to learn how to save $$ and begin to be more frugal. I think this would be a great book to have as a resource and to get me started

  12. I am in despirate need of this book, in fact…I was going to preorder on Amazon, and to pay for it, I was going to use 11.00 of the last 25.00 on my credit card! I am in serious need of help!

  13. We have a family of 11 and I would love to learn how to STAY on a budget. Read a little bit about this book and am intrigued with what it has to offer.

  14. I want to read it because I have been reading Crystal’s site for a long time, and would love to hear what she says in her book, plus I would love to read it to support her.

  15. would love to win the book because I enjoy msm’s blog so much and I’m sure I would enjoy the book, too!

  16. As a single dad of three kids who can’t work right now becuase of cancer treatment, this would be VERY helpful!

  17. we cuurently don’t have a budget, are horrible at keeping track of what/where we spend…I need help

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