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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”

  5. Oh, I LOVE the Money Saving Mom blog!! I would so appreciate it and would considering it a blessing!!! Thank you so much for the chance to win it!! God bless you and yours during this holiday season and always 🙂
    Sincerely,
    Shawn-Dell

  6. I would love to do better at saving and spending less! I am dreaming of home ownership, but don’t want to get in over my head. I desperately need a realistic plan.

  8. I subscribe to Crystal’s blog and read it daily. I would love to read the book for more detailed budgeting and saving ideas.

  16. We are a family of six… who live on a very tight income.. I would love to read this book, but don’t feel I should purchase it..

  17. I follow money saving mom and would love to read all of her tips in one place and learn more about her budgeting strategy

  21. I would love to read her book because I follow her blog, and we are trying to be better at saving money and giving more!

  28. Iwould love this book, on a medical form work not getting much money would love to know how to budget my money better. not doign it right so far. I have a blog do notknow how to link yours to mine.

  29. I would love to read this book! We are slowly climbing out of the debt we have created and I always need more ideas of how to cut expenses and raise income!

  30. I am a stay at home mom…. I really want to keep it that way..
    .. my husband is pressuring me to get out and get a job, even
    if it means putting the kids in before/after school daycare…
    I have no problem working outside the home, but I don’t want
    to compromise by not being here to see my kids off, and picking
    them up after school..
    I need some new ideas/perspectives!

  32. I have followed money saving mom for several years and would love to read her new book that she has put so much time, effort and love into!

  33. I love Crystal’s blog and would really like to have all her great ideas in one place to refer back to.

  39. this would be such a blessing to our lives. I am 35, newly married and recently laid off from a good paying job. I bought my house out right before I lost my job and have paid my car off but there are so many new bills with a second person. My savings are dwindling and I need some advice on how to stop it.

  41. Hello!
    I am hoping to glean ideas from Crystal’s book, and have enjoyed reading the reviews. Her emails have down to earth tips I glean from at least weekly.
    She is always upbeat and encouraging, as we face the daily rounds of managing our homes.
    Thank you!
    E.

  42. I would love to win this book because I love moneysavingmom. I have been reading her for years and would love to have her nuggets of wisdom in hand.

  43. I would really like to read this book. I just bought a new house and need to keep my budget in order. 🙂 Thank you!

  46. I’ve never put together a budget, but will probably do so in the not-too-distant future, so this would be a very helpful book.

  49. My family of 6 lives on a 1200 a month budget and I definitely have to watch my spending. Thanks for the chance!

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