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Sorry! This giveaway is now closed! We would like to congratulate our five winners!  Sheri (#128), Elaine (#41), Renee (#148), Carrie (#201), &  Michelle (#32) on winning these books! Thank you again for entering and your love & support for this book!

 

This is a big week for our family as my book, “The Good Life for Less,” will be hitting bookstore shelves on January 2nd. I have waited so many years for this book of my words to be printed and I can think of no better way to start the year than with this big moment in our life.

I know my readers are very frugal (that is why you are here, after all!) so I wanted to share with you a little bit about why this book would be a great investment for your bookshelf and also offer you the opportunity to win a copy of it to save your family the expense of buying it!

 

Photo Credit: Nancy Lary Studios

Here is a little bit more background on what my book and family is all about:

THE GOOD LIFE FOR LESS is about thrifty homemaking with heart. As a Walmart Mom and spokesperson for companies like Kenmore and Minute Maid, I am sharing the tricks and tips our family has adopted to help other families create a quality life while being able to stay within budget. Filled with clever ideas for families living on a budget, THE GOOD LIFE FOR LESS provides guidance, tools, and inspiration to run happy households, such as:

  • Create a family budget book to track what money goes where, and utilize one of the free financial programs out there, such as Mint.com, to find spending leaks, or try out your spending habits by adopting the envelope system or a cash-only approach to spending. One way to jump-start your savings is by paying for everything with bills, and accumulating the change into a savings account.
  • Take advantage of online freebies such as Ebates.com and Swagbucks.com to find discounts and bonuses for shopping for necessities.
  • Delicious and affordable recipes such as rosemary ranch chicken kabobs, baked blueberry donuts with a lemon glaze, Italian veggie and pasta soup, and parmesan crusted pork chops that stretch every cent and utilize the efficient tools in your kitchen, such as the slow-cooker, to enable you more time with your kids instead of behind the stove.
  • Many people take advantage of the layaway programs featured at retailers, but also try to buy in bulk, shop off-season, and subscribe to daily deal sites, so your budget won’t take such a hit around the holidays. Buying in bulk lets you save money and pay less than at the grocery store, especially for meat, which you can divide up into 1 or 2 pound packages and freeze.
  • Take a look at your bills and utilities; be sure there is no double billing (perhaps a credit card got swiped twice at a register). If everyone in your house has a cell phone, do you really need a traditional landline plan, or could you switch to a nearly free provider like Vonage. Know what your appliances cost; one easy way to save on gas bills is to do your laundry with cold water, which cuts between 50-90% off a load of wash using hot water.

THE GOOD LIFE FOR LESS will give you this and more information, tools, and inspiration to maximize every cent of the family paycheck.

By living leaner, you and your family will gain financial stability, and as I state in my book, “living frugally has made me so much more aware of our family’s every blessing, great and small. It’s a richness that money can’t buy.” Empowering your family with the knowledge to make the best financial decisions will only bring you closer together, and give you even more enjoyment out of the time you spend together.

Photo Credit: Nancy Lary Studios

Today I want to share with you the opportunity to win a signed copy of my book. I will be giving away 5 copies this week in celebration of my book launch and to thank you all for your love and support of us over the last nine years. 

To enter to win a signed copy of, “The Good Life For Less“:

• First Entry: Leave a comment and tell me why you need this book in your life!

• Additional Entry: Let us know you are a fan of MomAdvice and join the MomAdvice Facebook Community.

• Additional Entry: Follow me on Twitter and stay up-to-date on current book promotions, giveaways, and advice on living a frugal life.

• Additional Entry: Fan my Author Profile on GoodReads or add my book to your to-be-read pile.

Five winners, chosen at random, will receive a signed copy of my first book.  Please submit your entries by Tuesday (01/08) at 8PM EST. Our winner will be drawn at random. Good luck, everyone! We are so thankful for each of you!

 

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    I am a stay-at-home mom and have been following your blog on Facebook and Twitter already. I have switched to Aldi’s and Walmart for grocery shopping and save a lot! Feel like I need to take our savings to the “the next level” and need some creative ideas.

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    We’re moving soon and want to tighten up financially so I can be a stay at home mom. I’d love to win your book so it might help us accomplish this.

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    I need this book to get me pointed in the right direction for keeping my house in good order finanacially

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    Oh me me me! I think we are pretty frugal but there is always room for improvement. So proud of you, Amy!

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    I would love to have a copy of your book Amy! I have been following your blog for years and you have inspired me so much- your make ahead spinach balls are my signaure dish at Thanksgiving! I need this book because we are almost debt free but I am feeling so weary and losing steam. A gentle reminder of why debt free is awesome would be welcome!

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    I am a longtime follower of your blog and have used so many of your recipes and tips! I know your book would become a well-used and welcome addition to my collection. So excited for you!

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    I need this book in my life because I am always looking for new ways to live frugally. With only one income in our house, we need to stretch those dollars as far as they can go. I follow your MomAdvice page on FB and you book is one I want to read on good reads. :)

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    I follow you on FB and I’d love your book! We are working on saving some money and having a really hard time so any tips we could get would be appreciated to stay on budget. I’m also new to swagbucks and could use more info about it.

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    Hello. I follow you on facebook. I live paycheck to paycheck, so would love to have more advice on how to live more thrifty. Be able to get all the ‘needs’ my family needs and have a little left over for a ‘want’ every now and the would be nice. Either way congratulations to you!

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    I am a follower on Twitter, and now that I know you have a Facebook page, I will be following you there too. The first of my 3 sons is a freshman in college, with his brothers to follow one after the other…that’s right 11 years of college tuition in a row. Needless to say, we are scraping together every penny we can.

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    Hi Amy. I am not new to saving money but have sort of fallen off the wagon. I also don’t know much beyond coupons and cheap food when it comes to saving money. I would love to win a copy to get my fired up again and learn some new money saving tips! Oh, and the part about setting up a budget, we so need this! We don’t have a budget and I am so scared to even try.

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    Amy ~ I’d love to add this to my collection of frugal living books. I’ve been a long-time reader of your blog, I’m a fan on Goodreads as well as already having your book on my “to read” shelf, and I follow you on Facebook.
    Congrats on this dream becoming reality!

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    I love your blog and have been a huge fan since my husband, yes my husband, introduced to your site and I was hooked. I love and welcome any ideas of frugalness! I am a stay-at-home mom and would benefit from have your book….an added bonus is that it would be autographed!

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    I am currently on maternity leave and we have 4 month old baby girls. Because my fiance cannot go to work (having 2 parents at home to raise 2 babies is essential), we need to budget our finances in order to be able to save some money (which has been difficult thus far). I would really like to have a copy of your book in order to get the help we need so we can get on track financially. Thank you

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    I’d love this book! We’re about to have 2 kids in private school and hubby may be taking a year to do an internship. I know we’ll have to live very frugally, but still want our life to be fun.

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    I think there is always room to save money and be more frugal. This book would definitely help in both areas. Thank you.

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    I am a babysitter and stay at home mom and I made a new years resolution to do better with my money and saving money so we dont have to struggle all the time and my husband needs a hip replacement at the age of 36 years old and we do not have he means to get insurance for him so every little bit we can do to save money is a God sent. Thank you for your concideration to give away your book I think that is so awesome!!!!

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    Either way I’m going to get my hands on your new book! Since I’m a newly single mom to 3 little girls, I feel that your book will really help us live the good life on a budget.

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    I have been unemployed for over a year and we are struggling to get by on a single income. I’ve already implemented some of your suggestions, but I’m sure there are many more contained in your book that I will be able to use.

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    OF COURSE I’d like an autographed copy–I’m so daggum proud of you for publishing this little rectangular treasure.

    Your family pictures are gorgeous; when I saw the one on instagram, I HAD to pop over to see them larger…and then decided I’d throw my name in the hat for a bookity-boo :) .

    Amy Reply:
    December 29th, 2012 at 10:02 am

    Ha! Oh, thank you, Robin! Nancy is a fantastic photographer and friend. She shot the book cover for us too- we are so lucky! xoxo

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    I would love to win your book, it’s on my to-read list for 2013. I’m always looking for new ways to be saving my family money.

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    Would love to win your book!! I am expecting number two any day now (tomorrow is my due date, but I will be induced in Wed if she isn’t here by then), and I am a work at home mama. Anything that I can find to help us budget and save some money is something I need in my life!!

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    I’m a single mom and work full time, I graduated college last summer and now my loans are coming due. Currently I don’t make enough to make the minimum payment. I am very frugal and resourceful. I love your blog and have been reading it for a couple years. I would love to read your book!

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    We always thought we lived frugally but when I lost my job back in October, that changed everything. We realized it was actually costing us money for me to work outside the home so we decided it best if I stay at home but my husband’s income doesn’t always cover what we need. It has become my job to make the best use of the money my husband makes and I take that job very seriously. Any advice or help would be appreciated! I love Amy and would find great value in owning her book!

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    I need this book so that I can get myself and my house in order, financially and every other way.

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    I would love to receive a copy of your book. This past year has been really hard on us financially. With getting married this coming year and trying to get rid of one of our houses, I could really use the tips and tricks.

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    I need to find new ways to save! I’ve been a little wasteful lately! Congratulations and thank you for sharing your great ideas.:)

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    I’ve followed your blog for a few years. I’d love to read your book and try the ideas with my family!

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    Oh, I love books on keeping things frugal! This would be wonderful to read and win. Then I wouldn’t have to wait to get it at the library! ;)

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    Amy I follow you on Facebook twitter and your website… Sometimes in the car…. I am so happy for your success would love a copy! Love ya! michelle

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    I never win but I so need this book, we talked about this on twitter last week. It is my goal for 2013 to cut groceries mainly (and a few other things).

    fingers crossed (and my 12 yr old says toes and eyes just kidding! :)

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    I follow you all over, I think! FB, Twitter, Pinterest. Except Good Reads. Already ordered a copy but would love to give one away to a friend.

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    I follow you on Instagram , twitter and Facebook, also go to your blog. Would love your book for more great ideas to help my family live better and save for our future.

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    Would love to have this book I’m a fan on GoodReads and follow you on Twitter and Facebook. Would love to read tips on saving and try out some tasty recipes.

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    Oh how I would love this book!!! My hub and I talk weekly about getting in a budget & simplifying but just don’t know where to start… Baby #6 is coming in a few months and I’d like to be ready & less stressed :)
    You’re doing a great job! I follow you on fb & insta

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    I’m a frugal mom of three. I love everything you stand for in your book. One thing I’m not so good at is organizing. I think your book would help me to categorize areas I need to fine tune.

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    A fan on Facebook!!!! This book would give me ways to organize and make my crazy life better!!!! Thank you!!! :)

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    Well, because we’re so frugal you know I can’t say that I really ‘need’ any book but I sure do want this one! I’ve been married over 25 yrs & have lived on a budget for most of those yrs. So, I know the old fashioned ways to save/earn but I want to learn the new ways that I’ve never tried before like online programs & store policies I don’t know about.

    Thanks for your generous offer & I sure ho[e to win!

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    I would like to win this book because I just recently became a stay-at-home mom so I am looking for ways to live on less money. I also follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

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    I have been a somewhat frugal mama since the day my first son was born 3 years ago. We budgeted wise lbut let our crit cds be our downfall. We racked up thousands of dollars in debt and had to move us and our two boys into my inlaws. We lived their for a year, paid off all our debt and bought a home. We are now about to move into our new home and I want to be sure I budget every penny but still be able to give my family the life they deserve e.I know your book would really help! Thank you!

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    Hi Amy!! I’d love to win a book! I follow the blog, the FB page, added you on Twitter…your book is on my “to be read” pile on Good reads, where I follow you already. I even have your book on my Amazon wish list. I guess I’m a fan, huh?! I’d love more tips to save money in our lives!:) happy New Year!!!

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    I’d love to own your book because I’m a full-time working mama who is also taking a full load of college classes. We’re slowly remodeling our home…so time and money is precious! I’d love to learn some tricks to make things go smoother!

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    Congrats on the book! Exciting way to help others, too. I am a stay at home mother of a large family and absolutely LOVE your cool recipes, tips and ideas. Every little bit helps!

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    As a busy mom of 4 even busier kids, we need to find ways to simplify and save for all their many activities. I follow you on Facebook, Twitter & Goodreads! And you’re book is most definitely marked as “Want to Read!”

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