Giveaway: 10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget
Announcing the next Frugal Follies giveaway: the book 10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget
by the writers of Wise Bread.The book contains quick, easy tips on living the good life cheaply. It contains lists - lots and lots and lots of lots and lots of lists - on a variety of topics. The Frugal Living section includes lists on saving on food and drink, travel, health and beauty, fun and entertainment, shopping, green living, and education. The Personal Finance section includes lists about planning and budgeting, credit cards and debt, investments, housing, and careers.
The best part about this book is that since the articles are from a personal finance blog, they're short, entertaining, and useful. You'll learn a lot from this book!
This book was originally in my book collection; I decided to part with it while clutter cleaning. It is a used book, but it is in very good condition - it is the kind of book I would definitely sell online. The cover is shiny, the pages are crisp, the binding is very tight, and there are no marks in the book itself.
You can enter this giveaway up to four times by leaving a comment below. Here's how you can win:
1. Leave a comment about your favorite quick and easy money-saving idea, or what you're hoping to learn by reading this book.
2. Follow me on Twitter and leave a comment saying you're following.
3. Subscribe to my RSS feed, and leave a comment saying you've subscribed.
4. Become a fan on Facebook and leave a comment saying you've become a fan.
For the last three, if you're already a follower, a fan, and/or a subscriber, just leave a comment saying you've already done so.
This giveaway ends on April 28th, 2010 at 11:59 pm. Good luck!
53 comments:
I always try to but things on sale that i have a coupon for.
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I subscribe.
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I follow you on twitter. (Kel's Blog)
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i only buy my kids jeans from shopco. when your kids wears them out before they grow out of them, they will replace them FREE! so you do have to get the same size, but brand spankin new!
twitter follower - @sweeptight
I like to shop online and use cash back shopping sites to get cash back. Plus, you can usually find free shipping and no sales tax, so there are a lot of saving opportunities! :) I would love to learn more in this book.
I am a facebook fan (Sweep Tight)
Thanks!
RSS subscriber through google reader.
I subscribe via google reader.
I'd love to learn about cheap/free family fun.
I cook at home to save money.
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I follow on twitter as frugalmomto4.
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I am a Facebook fan.
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I subscribe via Google reader.
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I would love this book! It is one that I would use as reference book to go back to time and time again. I would also share it with my sister who is a new convert to the frugal life style and is making leaps and bounds. (She never knew you could make your own Frappachinos!)
My best money saving tip...Keep a gift closet comprised of items picked up at yard sales, clearance racks and freebies. It might surprise you that you can put together an amazing gift for less than $7.00 (see my post on Frugal Birthday gift) that looks like you paid ten times more for it.
I'm hoping to find some good websites and resources for saving money! Thanks for the giveaway! I found you through my giveaway link up. :)
I love living big but spending little and I love reading what others do to make this happen.
Halley
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I am a follower---new from FF!
Halley
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http://missiondrivenmom.blogspot.com
I follow you on twitter!
Frugal living ideas have been going through my head all morning...
My tip for here is to freeze all leftovers so that no food goes to waste.
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I am connected with you on facebook.
I follow you on twitter
(I am marsha32)
I follow you on twitter!
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I'm a college student living on a small budget who is about to graduate and jump into the "real world". Basically, I am looking to learn ANYTHING! I love books like this and learning new ways to save, and something like this would be super helpful!
I use coupons on EVERYTHING! It saves up a lot of money over time.
Thanks for the chance to win,
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I am a subscriber
hannah C
psychopathicpixie at yahoo dot com
I love using old shirts as cleaning rags
hannah C
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I make my own laundry detergent to save money.
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I'm a facebook fan.
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I'm a coupon addict! Never leave home without them :) Thanks!
jones41704@bellsouth.net
I always ask around before I purchase things. Sometimes I am able to get reviews from people (what brand is good, what isn't) and sometimes I am even able to borrow the item from someone (example: Bumbo for my son).
On the other side, if I am getting rid of something, I try to see if anyone else needs it before I donate it to Goodwill.
I now follow you on Twitter
I try to shop from my own closet first -- I've got lots of things squirreled away and tend to forget about them, so I've learned to look before I spend!
We borrow, carpool when we can, and cut our sponges in half!
rachlovesjesus@mail.com
Some of the best techniques for saving are:
-use common sense! Think to yourself, "do i really NEED this item?"
-cook at home. meals at home cost 80% less than eating out!
-budget and stick to your own guidelines!
I'd like to learn ways to save on big items...i already penny pinch so i need ideas on how to save with bigger things and what times of the year to buy major purchases.
thx, rachel
i've also added you on facebook!
thank you!
My favorite way to save is to use coupons all the time. I also like to get freebies thru facebook at manufacturer's websites. I also suggest emailing all the companies that you buy from & commenting on their products to get valuable coupons sometimes free product coupons.
I love coupons, but am exploring crafts and upcycling as my newest ventures.
Katherine D.
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I hope to learn more about saving money on traveling and personal items.
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I follow you on Twitter - Janetfaye
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Facebook Fan - Janet Fri
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Feed subscribed with Google reader.
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I'm a follower of your blog and one of my favorite ways to save money is to use 1/2 the suggested amount of laundry detergent and wash the clothes in cold water!
I'm now an FB fan of yours
I'm now following you on Twitter
I use coupons to save money and we only have one car.
natalia
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I subscribed!
This book is in my Amazon queue (since my library doesn't have it) awaiting a Swagbucks spree. I would definitely dig it and use the advice to meet my goal of saving 1/4 of our income this year!
I'm a Facebook fan!
* no Twitter for me, so I'll tap out and hope to win. :D *
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I'm looking to find more information on saving on travel. My husband and I haven't gone anywhere since our honeymoon (many, many, many years ago) since we're trying to save money.
Thanks!
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I love using the library. We like to check out exercise videos. A good way to change it up so it doesn't get boring. Thanks
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