I was reading through my feeds this morning, with an article completely planned out when-WHAM-I came across it. A mention of the Dog Days of Summer Bloggy Giveaway on The Homespun Heart.
Free Stuff! I LOVE Free Stuff! What fun!
There went my carefully crafted plans for today’s post (Christmas in July anyone?), because this week Shannon over at Rocks in My Dryer is organizing a blogosphere wide giveaway week. She is compiling a master list of all the various give aways on her site. On her site you can find an explanation of the giveaway and a list of guidelines.
So of course, I had to get in on it. Here are my offerings, and how they relate to frugality:
A set of cute note cards I picked up at the dollar store on Friday that say “Cheep-Skate” on them. Ha-ha-ha! If the picture was open source, I’d make that my logo, it’s just too cute.
A copy of “Living more with Less” by Doris Janzen Longacre. This is a Mennonite book a, companion to the “More with Less” cookbook if you’ve ever looked at that (another interesting read). Although published in 1980, it still has lots of information that is relevant to frugality. I picked this up at a yard sale for about $.50.
A brand new (still stiff, tags on it) small felt tote from Victoria Secret. I also thrifted this item several years ago. According to the tags, it was originally the container for a gift set. (Taken from my gift box)
A brand new pair of Old Navy women’s socks with little snowmen on them. (Given to me for free-taken from my gift box)
And last but not least, two metal star burst votive candle holders that I bought at a deep discount (pennies really) in a post Christmas sale several years back. (Taken from my gift box)
For a chance to win all this lovely free goodness, all you have to do is post a “Reader’s Question”* for me in the comments section of this post. On Friday, July 27th at 8am I will draw a winner from those comments. Then I will post the winner and answer the readers question (well, if it takes a lot of research the question may have to be answered on Monday). The rest of the readers questions will be addressed over time.
Don’t forget to head on over to Rocks in My Dryer to check out all the other wonderful giveaways. There are sure to be hundreds, her blog is popular. Good Luck!!!!
*A “Reader’s Question” should be something related to frugality or this blog. “Why is the sky blue” really wouldn’t count 🙂 “Where can I find washing soda?” for example or “How can I save money on a little girls birthday party?”. –I’ve already answered both of those questions on this blog previously BTW, so no fair reusing them!
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Great idea Jenn!
Cool! And thanks for the heads up about RIMD! (I love that blog!)
Dang…can’t think of a question right now but I’ll get back when I do.
Meantime, I’m tagging you for a meme. Visit my blog for the questions…I hope you can play!
I own More with Less cookbook so would love the next one.
My question is: I scrapbook, and wonder if you have any frugal tips for scrapbooking supplies? they are so expensive!
Blessings,
Niki
Great prize! And now that I’m here, I can’t wait to look around a bit!
Awesome, thanks. I’m also going to look around a bit.
ooooh count me in!
Linda
I love it! The cards are so cute.
My question: I really want to eat healthy, but healthy food is so expensive. What is the best way to eat healthy without sending me to the poor house?
I love to make crafts… but often find that the supplies are expensive (especially the jewelry supplies) any thoughts or ideas of where or how to be frugal with craft supplies??
Great giveaway 🙂
Can you tell us of a frugal way to eat organic?
Barb J.
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/findingcontentment
I love the “thrifty” stuff you have to offer! I have visited your site before and really enjoyed it!
Question: Which do you think is the better track to take – paying off debt or putting all the money into savings?
Thanks!
I would love to be entered…what a great assortment.
I need ideas for a frugal honeymoon…any thoughts? We live in Wisconsin and are getting married in early November. We’d like to go somewhere in driving distance (8 hours or so one way is long enough) and want to have time to relax 🙂
Thanks,
Heather
heather@pagesbyheather.com
I’m all about the garage sales and living for cheap. And I LOVE free stuff. I’ll have to check back often for more idea (and to enter more contests, right?)
Here’s my question…do great yard sale finds have a season that your more like to find or is it just luck? I think that by July it’s pretty much over for them but then I find another….count me in for the great goodies.
Please enter me in!
Also, what is your favourite season in the callendar year?
I LOVE to quilt, any tips for getting fabric for less?
Please enter me!
Finding a way to really live frugally is sortof a dream. Please enter me!
Count me in!
Wonderful giveaways! I would love to get some ideas for frugal vacations!
This is my first time visiting your blog and I am SO putting you on my blogroll! I’m giving away a Dave Ramsey book on my blog so stop by!
Ok, here’s my question: I find it’s hard to work full time AND be frugal. I just don’t have time to make my own bread, make every meal from scratch, hang every load of laundry on the line, etc. Shortcuts are more expensive, but save me a ton of time. How do I do it?
I need ideas for a frugal wedding. Any ideas?
I’d love to win. Please count me in!
I’d love to be entered. Any ideas for an upstairs that has been emptied. I do not know what to do with it. Farley80@sbcglobal.net
Diana
I’m a big frugalite as well, so I have to join in! Thanks for offering your neat finds.
Okay, here is my question. With back to school coming up fast, and both my kids having major (almost 2 inches each!) growth spurts this summer, how can I outfit them in nice, clean hole free clothes for the least amount of money?
Thanks!
What a lovely giveaway 🙂
Okay, my question is: How do you buy healthy, fresh foods on a small budget? It seems that, the healthier the food is, the more it costs! 🙂
anastasia_falling@yahoo.com
Great prizes! I posted today about Christmas in July, how funny. My question: Is there any way to save money on gas for the car?
I’d like to win…
I’m looking for some sort of job that I could do from home to earn a little extra money. Any ideas?
julie_ruhlman@hotmail.com
http://www.xanga.com/aahcoffee
what a great gift pack for a giveaway! love it! as for a question…. hmm… where is your favorite place to find great deals and steals?
Ok Greetings from Northern Ireland and my question is
Where could I get a cheap skate copy of that cookbook you mentioned?
Count me in. My question What is a reasonable monthly grocery budget for a family of 4 (two young kids)? I’m trying to stay bellow $200 and stuggeling each month is it reasonable? could we eat “Well” for even less?
Count me in! My question: if you haven’t been living frugally and see the need to start but seem overwhelmed, where (what area) and how is the best way to start?
count me in!
jesslunger25 at hotmail dot com
what are some grocery saving tips
great idea…count me in..
I am Mr. Linky #226 over at Rocks in my dryer.
Please enter me!
mb32ATcomcastDOTnet
My question… how can I get my kids to understand the need to save and not just buy buy buy more stuff?
count me in
Count me in, my question is: What are good gift ideas for girls birthday parties. During school my girls get invited to so many parties & I run out of ideas.
This is right up my ally! (and I think I’ll be bookmarking your blog!)
My question: What is your best tip for someone who is just starting to move toward living frugally?
Oh, that book sounds nice!!!
I have 7 kids and would love to be able to have lots of pictures of them, and we do take tons of pics, but I rarely develope them. How can I frugally develope and scrap for my kids?
Great idea. I may have to check out the book anyway. My question is…what is your favorite (the best) place to find coupons.
I’m In!
I love this!! How can I save money on clothing for me? I have a hard time with this one so I rarely buy anything for me.
Please include me! Thank you!
I love the frugal gifts! Love it. Pick me!
A question? Hmmm. First, I have to say that your gift items look like fun! I have recipes from the More with Less Cookbook that I’ve enjoyed for years. I would be interested to read that book you are giving away.
Ah! I have a question for you now! It relates to thrift shopping. I just hate digging through people’s old stuff in order to find that one thing that’s awesome and “like new”. Do you have some suggestions for me? Any thrifting tips?
My Question: Presents!
My husband’s family is a notorious gift giving family, for every birthday and holiday they buy EVERYONE in the family gifts of about a $50 value (and usually off of gift lists that everyone makes up for themselves). How do we either buy more frugal gifts that our family members will still appreciate or remove ourselves from the gift giving tradition????
this is so up my alley!!! I’ve been really looking for ideas for becoming more frugal (we are expecting #4 soon)
Blessings,
Karla
(Contest #119)
oops, I forgot my question!!!
Question: where is a good place to start in becoming a frugal family??
OK, this is a question I have asked a lot of people and have yet to get any kind of answer. When do you think in the best day to hit the thift and goodwill stores? Is there a specific day of the week that has better stuff?
Oh, please enter me!
Question:
My 15 month old daughter loves paints, etc. Where would be a good place to purchase non-toxic paints for her at an affordable price? where is a good place to purchase affordable art supplies as well?
Thank you!
I have always been a frugal girl. What a great idea for a blog! What do you think the line is between being frugal and being cheap?