My First Giveaway: Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld NOW CLOSED!

by Bargain Briana on August 12, 2008

WINNER: IS #255 Caryn B!!!

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This is my first (hopefully of many) blog giveaways! Celebrating my first month as a self hosted wordpress blogger! You can win this interesting book, Deceptively Delicious, by Jessica Seinfeld. (Value $24.95)

What do you need to do to enter? You can earn up to 3 entries.

  1. Leave me a comment/suggestion about my blog. It can be about my blog design, topics, colors, fonts, formatting of deals, etc. Be honest - I can handle it! I need some feedback on what I need to do to improve it. (Please leave an email/blog where I can find you!) UPDATE 8/17 - I’ve been working on some things and I’m in the process of figuring out how to change some things!) Bare with me!
  2. Blog about my giveaway. (Leave a separate comment and give the blog link so I won’t miss it.)
  3. Twitter/Technorati/Digg (or any other sharing blog thing like that!) about my giveaway or my blog. (Leave another comment stating you did that!)

Giveaway will end on August 20th at midnight PST. Winner will be announced Thursday August 21st via random number generator.

Open to anyone who is interested (even those Canadians out there!) - no restrictions on country/state.

(This giveaway is featured on Prizey! Be sure to check out their site for more fabulous giveaways! They are the PLACE the go for daily blog giveaways! I really appreciate that they choose my giveaway as one of their daily links!)

It is also listed on sweepsadvantage.com.

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1 niki August 12, 2008 at 10:55 pm

I like your blog! I also participate in MPM and I love checking out bew blogs. You have some cool ones in your blogroll.

One thing I think you could do to improve the appearance of your blog is to get rid of some of this white space.

:)

2 Mary Beth August 12, 2008 at 11:01 pm

I’m enjoying your blog. Find many new offers and great things to read. Really enjoyed your home canning story as I grew up on a farm and do it as well. Thanks!

3 Danielle August 12, 2008 at 11:54 pm

This is a great blog, but I agree with niki, there is just too much white space. I am not sure if it appears empty or just the fact that it is so blaringly white.

ldsmom2201(at)yahoo(dot)com

4 Christina August 12, 2008 at 11:55 pm

Good start with the blog! I agree about the white space, but also think you should get your meal plan up at the beginning of the week!! Then you could update the post as the week goes on as to what actually happened! Just a thought! Thanks for good info!

5 The Bargain Shopper Lady August 13, 2008 at 12:16 am

Thanks for following me on twitter! I like the header and the simplicity of your blog! I already have this book but I just wanted to say hi!

6 GrnMtnGirl August 13, 2008 at 5:45 am

While it’s easy to read on a white background, I think it needs more colors. I like the layout and the easy coupon clicker but the colors are coordinating right now. that would be my suggestion! Thanks for the contest. I’ve been wanting to see this book.

7 Brandy August 13, 2008 at 7:47 am

I like your blog, but I agree with everyone else about the white. Maybe add some color.

8 Katy August 13, 2008 at 7:49 am

I love how easy your blog is to read. White background and a great font! I love all of the white. Keep up the good work.

9 Karen August 13, 2008 at 8:17 am

I love your header! Welcome to the blogosphere!

10 Karen August 13, 2008 at 8:19 am

Oops–I’m commenter #9, too.
I’ve been wanting this book; my toddler eschews all veggies except carrots & peas.

http://www.karens2cents.blogspot.com

11 CB August 13, 2008 at 9:53 am

I guess that I disagree w/ Karen, because I don’t care for your header. I find the font (a tiny bit) difficult to read and the largeness and color of the header contrasts a little to much with the simplicity of the rest of your site. It might not be so bad if there was more color in the rest of it, I don’t know.

12 michelle rosborough August 13, 2008 at 10:20 am

I love all the FREEBIES on your blog

13 Pam August 13, 2008 at 10:58 am

I do appreciate how easy it is to navigate your blog. Not a lot of dark, distracting colors that make finding links difficult.

Thanks for offering the cookbook, it looks great!

14 Marie Lyman August 13, 2008 at 11:37 am

I love the heading on your blog and the font you used but maybe the rest of the blog could have some more details.

This looks like a fun cookbook.

15 Dea August 13, 2008 at 11:50 am

Exciting! Congratulations! I love your site, as you know! Will be spreading the bloggy love! :D

16 Shan August 13, 2008 at 1:18 pm

I do like reading blogs on white, but I agree that some more color would be great… maybe a different color for the titles and the links on the side. Still, it’s beter than I could do!

17 Paula August 13, 2008 at 1:22 pm

LOVE the title of your blog. The word “bargain” feels a TAD smooshed. How fun to find your blog through MSM!!

18 Rachel August 13, 2008 at 1:43 pm

I love how the comments pop up as little talk bubbles! That is too cute. I also appreciate posts about stores other than CVS as there are no CVS stores in my area. Make that no CVS stores in my state!

19 Chrissy August 13, 2008 at 2:07 pm

Well, from one CVS junkie to another, I love your site! And well…anything free is good for me! I think you’re doing a great job!

20 Sandy August 13, 2008 at 4:11 pm

Love the freebies.
Have to partially agree with the too much white idea. But don’t clutter it up too much with color and design. Some blogs have way too much!

21 Jenna August 13, 2008 at 4:31 pm

Great idea for a giveaway. I like your site! Lots of good money saving ideas.

http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/

22 Melissa August 13, 2008 at 5:13 pm

New visitor here, but love the blog already! I’m constantly looking for bargains! My only comment about the blog is I hate the red on white. It’s so stark that it’s harsh on the eyes. I look at a computer screen all day so something more muted would be easier on my eyes!

23 Lauren P August 13, 2008 at 5:14 pm

I love the comment bubbles! Cute idea. I agree with the white. Perhaps a logo or pattern or even just a color.

I’ve been looking at buying this book. Good giveaway!

24 amanda August 13, 2008 at 5:21 pm

i work at CVS and i love your tips and spreadsheet!!

25 Aubrey August 13, 2008 at 5:50 pm

I’m new to your blog, but I really like how the comments are in bubbles. I would say maybe experiment with some different colors for fun!

26 Shari August 13, 2008 at 6:18 pm

Have to admit, before reading any of the commits-the first thing that came to mind was that the white background was not good. Then I read through the comments and see others agree. Don’t do anything too busy, but add some color-it is a good thing! Thanks!

27 Stacy August 13, 2008 at 7:18 pm

Each of us is having their first give-away! Fun! Good luck with yours. Since you entered mine….I am entering yours! I love your blog…..looks of cool idea!

28 Alyce August 13, 2008 at 8:39 pm

I think you need to have some sort of colorful border along the sides. Also, your header/title box visually seems squished to the top. I think it would look more balanced if it was not as wide, and maybe a little taller with the text of the title centered inside. That way the title wouldn’t disappear into the top of the blog. Otherwise I think your layout is nice.

29 Michele P. August 13, 2008 at 9:07 pm

I love the bargains in your blog! I am a new blogger, and don’t have a fancy blog myself, just one of the generic blogger layouts but I would love to see more color in your blog!

30 Kristi August 13, 2008 at 9:13 pm

I personally like your site. I really like the comments showing up in the gray bubbles. It’s easy to read on the white background.

31 Donna August 13, 2008 at 9:29 pm

I would add more color to your blog and less categories running down the left side of it. You might have more headings to choose from at the top to make it easier to navigate around.

32 Kimberly V. August 13, 2008 at 9:49 pm

I think your site has great content and it’s very easy to navigate. My only suggestion is a more colorful header. It’s very dark in color. You site is FUN so you should have a FUN header and maybe a FUN background (like polka dots or colorful stripes).

33 Kathleen W. August 13, 2008 at 9:52 pm

Congratulations on your first giveaway! It’s a good one too, as most of us moms could use this book.

My suggestion would be to get a little more color on your blog, either with buttons or changing your template or HTML code.

34 Alice Hansen August 13, 2008 at 9:54 pm

I really like your blog - especially the font of the title. I don’t have a blog myself so no suggestions! Thanks for the giveaway!

35 Gina Stratos August 13, 2008 at 10:17 pm

Little too much white around the borders.
gkstratos@yahoo.com

36 amandasue August 13, 2008 at 10:18 pm

Well I like your blog, but if it was me I’d add more colour to it! :)

37 Patti August 13, 2008 at 10:20 pm

I think it looks pretty good, though the font on your header and the curve is a little hard to read….

38 Rebecca C August 13, 2008 at 10:36 pm

The white background makes it a little dull, so I would change the background color atleast, otherwise this is a great start.

legacyofbrutalitysa{AT}gmail.com

39 Rebecca C August 13, 2008 at 10:40 pm

http://mommyhoodisthankless.blogspot.com/2008/08/another-giveaway.html

I blogged about your giveaway.

legacyofbrutalitysa{AT}gmail.com

40 Samantha August 13, 2008 at 10:43 pm

Hello! Good luck with your blog. I don’t know if it is just my explorer, but the first word in the title of your blog at the top is very, very close to the top but there is significantly more space in the picture underneath the rest of the words. I would center the logo in the black space more.

41 Dani' August 13, 2008 at 10:51 pm

Hmm maybe a different background. I have been experimenting on my blog too if you want to check it out.

42 Sara G August 13, 2008 at 10:51 pm

I need to see more colors greens & blues! I’ve been wanting to try out this book!

43 Heather August 13, 2008 at 11:22 pm

I like your site but I think it could use some color. This book is a great giveaway!

44 Jamie August 13, 2008 at 11:25 pm

Thanks so much for the great giveaway. I love your site. I think maybe a three column blog might be a bit more eye appealing.

45 LeAnna C August 13, 2008 at 11:26 pm

I have wanted to try this book out but haven’t yet…maybe I will win one. :)
I love color on a webpage, try looking at
Pyzam.com or
http://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com/
both have a great selection of very catchy and great looking backgrounds although I love cutest blog better because it won’t erase your widgets.

46 Lachelle Bodine August 13, 2008 at 11:39 pm

I think there needs to be something else on the background. It almost makes it too hard to see because it’s so bare!

47 tara burton August 14, 2008 at 12:09 am

cute blog - I like the red . . . but some more color would be great. Have fun making it cute!

48 Chellekay August 14, 2008 at 2:35 am

I wouls add more color

49 hazel August 14, 2008 at 3:58 am

I’d change the background from white to a light color to make it look a bit better, or maybe put some color behind the side bars for a more organized look

50 Yelowflower Mo August 14, 2008 at 8:16 am

I think too much white as well, but I don’t think a really busy background would be right either, so a light solid or almost transparent pattern might do the trick. But really, I LIKE your blog!!!!

http://yelowflowersgarden.blogspot.com/

51 Margie August 14, 2008 at 8:27 am

A smaller logo at the top perhaps? Fun giveaway!

52 Betsy August 14, 2008 at 8:54 am

I like your blog. You are on topic and have many resources for the frugal minded. I like the clean look.

53 Betsy August 14, 2008 at 8:56 am

I Stumbled and I was the first to review your blog.

54 Carrie H. August 14, 2008 at 9:22 am

I just discovered your blog. I love CVSing and I’m happy to find another place to learn about money-saving scenarios. I like the clean look of your blog. Maybe my only suggestion is to shrink your banner a bit. Thanks!

55 Sumi August 14, 2008 at 9:38 am

I like the search function on the top right side - its easy to find and search!!

Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!

56 Brandi August 14, 2008 at 9:46 am

I really love this giveaway! Thanks for offering it!

I think your blog is really great, you give lots of great deals! My only suggestion would be to brighten it up a bit. The red and black is nice together, but there’s too much white and you could use and bright accent color to kick it up a notch! :)

I’m hosting a cookbook giveaway on my blog, too. Check it out at http://mountainmorning.blogspot.com if you’re interested.

I’ll post about your giveaway and then come back to let you know. Thanks again!

Brandi

57 John August 14, 2008 at 9:53 am

I’d like to see more color on your blog. I’m a visual person and the more color there is, the more it catches my eye! You do have lots of useful info, though.

Great giveaway!

58 Carol August 14, 2008 at 10:19 am

I like your header, and I adore reading about canning!

59 Staci J. August 14, 2008 at 10:24 am

I love your header. It is attractive and simple and really draws you in.

60 sarah b August 14, 2008 at 10:38 am

I like your header, but I think you need more color. The white background is just too white.

61 Tisha August 14, 2008 at 11:01 am

I have been wanting to get this cookbook, I think it is great. Your blog is cool, but I think it would be fun to have a colorful background to make it unique!

62 Linda August 14, 2008 at 11:02 am

Thumbs up for you kiddo.Looking good.Keep it up.

63 Kam A August 14, 2008 at 11:06 am

I love all of the freebies and deals you find! Thank you for sharing them!

64 Lindsie August 14, 2008 at 11:12 am

Everyone seems to be commenting about the white! Maybe a light background color so that everything is still easy to read. I love how your catagories are broken down by store. It’s much easier to find deals that way when we don’t have some of those stores near us.

65 charline s August 14, 2008 at 11:27 am

I like your blog, the articles are great, I love to coupon and save money. The only thing I don’t like is the solid white background. Maybe a light color would be better. All the white is kinda hard on my eyes.

66 Kristy August 14, 2008 at 11:30 am

Great blog. I like our articles. The only thing I think could be improved is less white space in the background.

67 Cassie G August 14, 2008 at 11:34 am

I love the info on your blog and agree that your blog needs some color. I am so excited to have found your blog and will definately be checking back to see the changes. Great giveaway!

68 karissa August 14, 2008 at 11:58 am

It is so nice to have a fellow indy gal here! My only suggestion is that you add Kroger! Everything else is great! thanks so much!!!!

69 Clifton Wade August 14, 2008 at 12:00 pm

What a great prize.
Thanks for this excellent contest and priZe!

70 Sarah C. August 14, 2008 at 12:22 pm

Glad to have stumbled on your blog! I like the suggestions and links - could you put some of them across the top? The list of links is a bit overwhelming all down one side.

71 vicky August 14, 2008 at 12:49 pm

I love your blog and how you explain how to save money
you rock

72 Louise Brouillette August 14, 2008 at 1:24 pm

I’ve heard about this and would like to read it

73 jenni williams August 14, 2008 at 1:34 pm

I like the blog and the cheapies! but I agree with several other posters about the white!

74 Roseann Kies August 14, 2008 at 1:42 pm

I would love to own this book! I took it out of the library and enjoyed reading the recipes! Thanks for the great contest!

75 Joy August 14, 2008 at 2:01 pm

I follow your Marsh deals on Thursdays. It would be helpful to me to maybe put the best deals at Marsh each week in one section, or at the top or someway to specifically highlight them so I know what the best bargains of the week are.

76 Donna C. August 14, 2008 at 2:47 pm

Nice site. Looks very friendly.

77 SANDY August 14, 2008 at 2:58 pm

nice cite- the white though needs to be less bright and toned down not to hurt eyes

78 James Jenkins August 14, 2008 at 3:18 pm

great site

79 Maja August 14, 2008 at 3:25 pm

It does look nice and I do agree with a previous comment. The white is too bright, almost blinding. :)

80 KIM D August 14, 2008 at 4:09 pm

This is the cookbook I will most definitely be buying, so it’s obvious that your site is well worth viewing daily!

81 Valerie Mabrey August 14, 2008 at 4:11 pm

A contest is a great way to get people at your blog.

82 Nancy C August 14, 2008 at 4:17 pm

CVS 101 is a great section. It’s a great reminder because it so easy to misplace or accidentally discard the coupons. Never forget that you can use multiples together. (Medford, MA)

83 megan August 14, 2008 at 4:17 pm

Your blog is very nice, except the header is a little hard to read. Maybe make it a touch smaller.

84 Fresh Girl August 14, 2008 at 4:38 pm

I like that your blog isn’t very cluttered, and doesn’t have too many colors. :)

85 susan varney August 14, 2008 at 5:39 pm

not a bad blog dog

86 Sheila Pepe August 14, 2008 at 6:24 pm

This cookbook sounds like it will have some very good recipes!

87 Anne Taylor August 14, 2008 at 6:43 pm

I think you need a “pop” of colour…..I’m a colour freak, I love colours!!

I like your blog; I just peeked and think its very well organized and I like the layout.

Thanks for including we Canucks!

88 Julie G August 14, 2008 at 8:04 pm

Your site looks great. The one suggestion I have is to make your top banner a little narrower. It takes up about 1/2 my laptop screen forcing me to scroll down to read your entries.

89 Deborah August 14, 2008 at 8:28 pm

Good sight!

I posted your contest here:

http://acupofjoy.wordpress.com/joyful-finds/

dbstout{at}juno{dot}com

90 steph August 14, 2008 at 9:30 pm

I love your blog ! Maybe you should make the background off white. Thanks so much !!!

91 Rita August 14, 2008 at 9:40 pm

I gotta agree with the others as to the blog needing a bit of color. Also, I think the blogs with three columns are nice and organized.

I love the idea of sneaking in healthy foods for picky eaters!

92 Chrissy August 14, 2008 at 10:03 pm

I think that a light background color would be nice just to make it not so bright.

Thanks!

93 Mary Casper August 14, 2008 at 10:15 pm

I think your blog is laid out great and so easy to read compared to some others. Easy on the eyes

94 Marin August 14, 2008 at 10:35 pm

I’ve been wanting a copy of this book. I’ve been eyeing a friend’s for a while now. My suggestion for your blog would just be to add a little more color and definition. Right now there’s a lot of white.

95 Laura Ingalls Gunn August 14, 2008 at 10:37 pm

I have been wanting this book. Perhaps it will be a birthday gift as I turn 40 on the 20th.

Your blog is great. Perhaps you could jazz up your background wallpaper.

Please stop by my blog as I am having a giveaway as well.

96 Hil'Lesha August 14, 2008 at 10:38 pm

Your layout rocks! :)

97 Jk August 14, 2008 at 10:45 pm

Great info on the blog. Thanks! Maybe a bit brighter and more columns? Just a thought. Thanks for the deals. (>:

98 Kelly S. August 14, 2008 at 10:54 pm

I just found your blog. I like brighter colors versus the dark red. . . but I do like the info, and esp. the giveaway!! Thanks!

99 christopher h August 14, 2008 at 11:28 pm

keep the simple style - its so much easier to read than other blogs

100 Joanna August 14, 2008 at 11:55 pm

love the cheap stuff. I am into it too!

101 Jem August 15, 2008 at 12:04 am

I really like how you have categories for the websites you love, and the MIR category is really helpful.

More power!

102 Jem August 15, 2008 at 12:06 am

This giveaway of yours is really great. I am just learning how to cook and I bet this would be really helpful for me and my family.

Hope I win!

103 hayley August 15, 2008 at 12:25 am

i could really use this book for my little guys.
i actually like the look of your blog a lot. it doesn’t have too much color and is easy to read.

104 Chrysa August 15, 2008 at 12:26 am

I actually like the white space. I think it gives it a fresh look and it stands out since most blogs are crammed full of stuff and all jumbled! Thanks for the giveaway. I have wanted this book since before it came out!

105 Chrysa August 15, 2008 at 12:27 am

I also posted about your contest here: http://thriftyjinxy.blogspot.com/2008/08/freebie-friday-free-stuff-contests-and_14.html

Come on over and join us next week for Thrifty Thursday and post a link so my readers can head over and check out your blog!

106 Tammy W August 15, 2008 at 1:09 am

Yes..I agree more color. ut congratulations on your first giveaway that’s terrific!!!

107 Adrienne Gordon August 15, 2008 at 7:02 am

Definitely could use some more background colors/designs.

108 Deb Piper August 15, 2008 at 7:30 am

I saw Jessica on Oprah & loved some of the recipes. They looked easy & delicious! I’d love to win this!

109 Jill August 15, 2008 at 7:57 am

I like your blog, and I love that you are from Indiana… I don’t utilize it as much as others because I don’t shop at Marsh… I find it more expensive than other stores (of course this is not your fault!)

110 Becky August 15, 2008 at 7:58 am

I blogged about your giveaway - I’m so excited about the possibility of winning this book!!!!

111 Kristy August 15, 2008 at 7:59 am

I really like the categories and links to other blogs in the right column. Very handy!

112 Leslie August 15, 2008 at 8:05 am

Hi,
I’m new to this blog, but I really like it. I Love the white and the talking boxes! It is different from alot of blogs I have seen lately. I would love to win the book, but I will be coming back to your blog to check out what you have going on anyway.
Thanks for the great give away!

113 Susan C August 15, 2008 at 8:21 am

I kind of wish you had more pictures. I love your blog though-especially the freebies.

114 sara elisabeth August 15, 2008 at 8:28 am

i would say the best thing for your blog would be a new layout… there are plenty of layout designers out there who will do this fairly inexpensively for you.

great giveaway! :D

115 sara elisabeth August 15, 2008 at 8:32 am
116 Rachel August 15, 2008 at 8:33 am

Thanks for the giveaway. I love this book! As far as your blog, it could use more color, but keep it simple!

117 Debra Pauley August 15, 2008 at 8:41 am

looks like a very interesting book. would love to read it.

118 Leigh Ann August 15, 2008 at 8:48 am

I’m new to this blog, but at first glance, I’d say use more color. I like the white background, but it’s too simple yet. More than just black, white & one color. Just my opinion.

Heard great things about Sienfeld’s book - hope to win!!!

119 Emily August 15, 2008 at 9:11 am

I love the font you used in your header. It is fun and sassy. I think you need to choose a coordinating color for the subheading. The white is too much of a contrast.

I’ve tried the brownies in this book at my friend’s house and they are pretty good. I’d love to win a copy of the book for myself.

120 Rachel August 15, 2008 at 9:14 am
121 Heather August 15, 2008 at 9:19 am

Get yourself a background color, girl! Although I do like the white, red, and black them too. I like to switch it up on mine.

The cookbook is really good, I would love to win it!

122 Angie August 15, 2008 at 9:33 am

Have ads on both sides………maybe the middle a bit wider.

Pick me, pick me!!

123 tobye August 15, 2008 at 9:40 am

I actually like the white and that the sides aren’t so cluttered. Some blogs has so much stuff on the sides that it gets very distracting.

124 jan August 15, 2008 at 9:46 am

Wow! What a lot of great info—PLUS freebies! Doesn’t get any better than that!

125 jan August 15, 2008 at 9:47 am

Wow! What super info PLUS freebies! ‘Doesn’t get any better than that!

126 Marcie August 15, 2008 at 9:55 am

I really like your header. And, hey, I like that my comment starts with red. Very fun. I found your blog from The Blue Hutch. I’d love the win the book. It looks like a good one. Thanks for the giveaway.

127 Angela August 15, 2008 at 9:56 am

I have one recipe a friend gave me from this book and love it. Would love to see more great recipes! I agree with other people’s feedback on the site ad more color and perhaps some images.

128 tami lewis August 15, 2008 at 9:58 am

maybe more color? i mean it’s a great blog already!!

129 tami lewis August 15, 2008 at 9:59 am

i blogged about ya!!!

130 Heather August 15, 2008 at 10:05 am

I like how packed with content the front page is — but it seems like maybe it could be moer evenly distributed on both sides? Like everyone says, there is a lot of white space, and maybe if there were columns on both sides this would detract a little from that.

Super blog though!

131 Crystal S. August 15, 2008 at 10:30 am

I like how it is so simple and easy to read.

132 Kelli August 15, 2008 at 10:53 am

Like the article about Surviving the Checkout Lane!! The site is organized too…handy for finding info quick.
White space doesn’t bother me, so many sites are too cluttered…thank you for not making your site complicated :-)

133 Zoly August 15, 2008 at 11:14 am

Love the site. Very easy to read.

134 tim brown August 15, 2008 at 11:40 am

THANK YOU GOD BLESS

135 Patty August 15, 2008 at 11:54 am

Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it. how the comments pop up as little talk bubbles

136 Julia Magrath August 15, 2008 at 12:06 pm

Great site. I would love to win this!

137 Sarah Pope August 15, 2008 at 12:07 pm

I like the title and colors of your blog. I just found you and I hope to continue reading it for many great bargains!

138 Deborah R August 15, 2008 at 12:09 pm

I like that your blog isn’t overdesigned; less is more, and it loads faster than many other blogs.

I might give the content a bit more width on the page, which IMO will make the blog more about the content and less about the ads/affiliates/etc.

139 beth shepherd August 15, 2008 at 12:24 pm

Thank you for having this. I love how easy it is to navigate the site and the great freebies. Thank you

140 jamie August 15, 2008 at 1:12 pm

I just found your blog and I love it. The white space is fantastic. I noticed with your header that the black background goes all the way to the top. maybe you can design a white horizontal strip and then a red horizontal stripe (like the stripe on the bottom) and then start the black background, to break it up a bit. But really, your blog looks great, no changes are necessary. :)

141 staceyk August 15, 2008 at 1:53 pm

I like the simplicity of your blog. It makes it very reader friendly.

142 staceyk August 15, 2008 at 1:54 pm

Thanks for the great giveaway! The book is a great way to feed my family more healthful foods!

143 DONNA MOORE August 15, 2008 at 2:20 pm

Hi, I would love to win Jessica Simpsons book. I went to Meijer 101. I am very disappointed because it is not for my state which is Ohio. I live around Columbus. This looks like an awsome site. Is it just for local people?

144 Mrs. J August 15, 2008 at 2:27 pm

I like the header but I think your blog is too white. Perhaps, you can add more color on the sides?

145 Megan August 15, 2008 at 2:54 pm

Love the site! First time on it!! Great work!

146 Kalee August 15, 2008 at 2:58 pm

I just stumbled onto your site and love it. What an awesome job you do trying to help everyone save money. Thank you so much. I love the site, but would like to see more about recipes or saving money with simple healthy recipes.

147 Andrea R August 15, 2008 at 3:08 pm

I don’t like the red & black color scheme. But that could just be my personal preference!

148 Jill W. August 15, 2008 at 3:21 pm

Love the comments in gray, but agree with most that there is too much white space. Other than that, it’s great! I’ve wanted this book since it came out!

149 sue polovina August 15, 2008 at 3:51 pm

I’ve just discovered your blog and think it’s great! Very helpful for moms!

150 Kasey P August 15, 2008 at 4:00 pm

Just came across your blog and think you are doing a great job with it and have enjoyed it thus far. I do think it could use a little more color to it though to brighten it up some. :o)

151 Londa Crigger August 15, 2008 at 4:02 pm

Any blog with giveaways is a winner in my bookmark list! Funky, fun and catchy font! Got any fun pictures to add to it?

152 Tracy August 15, 2008 at 4:42 pm

I just found your blog off of centsible sawyer. So far, I think you have a great start. I also agree with others that there is a lot of white space. I do love your header….very cute. Thanks for having a give-away. I have always wanted to buy this book but I am too cheap!

153 Maureen August 15, 2008 at 4:54 pm

I love your blog. I have only visited a few times.
I think that the suggestion of color is the right way to go.
I have always wanted this book because there are even big kids that need help in the eating dept.

154 Sheltiemama August 15, 2008 at 4:57 pm

I just found your blog through the Centsible Sawyer. Groovy graphics!

155 Lethea Benson August 15, 2008 at 5:09 pm

Love the CVS section!
Adding a little color to the blog would be the only change I would make, good job!
Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net

156 nancy August 15, 2008 at 5:47 pm

Well, having great giveaways such as this is a great way to generate traffic to your site!

157 Nikki August 15, 2008 at 6:23 pm

I love your blog! The colors & fonts are just perfect on my computer. I would like to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

158 Melisa August 15, 2008 at 6:34 pm

Hi! Deanna sent me, by the way.

I am a first-time visitor so I feel weird saying anything about your blog at all, but I guess I would say that I love the font that your header is done with, but I’m not crazy about the black background. But who the heck am I? Just a first time visitor. I say just leave it; you picked it for a reason, right? :)

159 lorene August 15, 2008 at 7:14 pm

I really enjoyed reading your blog, and I think the font and colors are just fine

160 Mary Jo August 15, 2008 at 7:25 pm

I’m new to your site and am enjoying looking around. So far, I really like your fonts. They are different from other blogs. Thanks for hosting this giveaway! :)

161 Debi August 15, 2008 at 7:27 pm

Just found your site and checking it out. I too lobe the ease of reading it. I am sure you will be around a long time. Keep up the good work.

162 sabb266 August 15, 2008 at 8:56 pm

Very nice blog I love all the tips on using coupons. The white is a little harsh on your eyes after you read for a bit but other than that it’s great

163 Andrea August 15, 2008 at 8:58 pm

Just found your blog. Will be back. One thing you might want to consider is to have a way for people to subscribe to your blog by e-mail. Until then, I have added you to my favorites.

164 Amber August 15, 2008 at 9:10 pm

I just found your site from the Centsible Sawyer blog. I really like it.. thanks for sharing!

165 Patricia August 15, 2008 at 9:39 pm

I like your blog. I just started one of my own and have mentioned it here: http://thedailyplog.entempore.com/?p=56

Also, as far as constructive advice, I think more vibrant colors would be nice and also a smaller banner. But apart from that, it looks great! Easy to read and not too busy, unlike some other blogs.

166 Denise August 15, 2008 at 9:52 pm

Your blog is cute. No annoying graphics that take forever to load

167 Deborah August 15, 2008 at 9:54 pm

I love your blog. I do like that there aren’t a lot of distracting pictures that freeze my computer, but I do agree with some of the other comments that there’s a bit too much white space.

168 Terri D August 15, 2008 at 9:56 pm

Nice blog. Looks good, easy to navigate, good content.

169 kris hickey August 15, 2008 at 11:10 pm

Hello, I would add a soft color to the background.

170 Julie August 15, 2008 at 11:10 pm

I like that the site is clean and easy to read. Some backgrounds are so cluttered it’s hard to read.

171 Reagan August 16, 2008 at 12:13 am

I have heard a lot about this book, and I saw her on Oprah. I’ve been wanting to pick one up, for cheap (OR FREE!), of course!

And, about the site, I like the content. Especially the current MIR printables. But like everyone else is saying, the white is harsh. Something soft would make it a more enjoyable read.

172 Stephen Saunders August 16, 2008 at 5:17 am

Easy to read for my ol’ weary eyes. Pretty interesting too.

173 Andrea T. August 16, 2008 at 9:27 am

I am new to your blog and enjoy it. Adding some more color will really jazz it up :)

174 Sharon Jones August 16, 2008 at 10:59 am

My suggestion…keep up the great work!!!! I love the design and how easy it is to read. THANKS for wonderful contest as well…would love to win this :)

175 sandra kao August 16, 2008 at 3:45 pm

i like the color and size of the font

176 Julie Davis August 16, 2008 at 4:56 pm

I really like your title, and the way your page is set up. Thanks for all your ideas!!

177 Kyle August 16, 2008 at 8:51 pm

I’m with some of the others, a little too much “whiteness”. Be careful not to go too crazy, distracting though.

178 Debra Ford August 16, 2008 at 9:43 pm

You’ve gotten some great comments and suggestions about your blog. I really love the blue dialogue bubbles for the comments. I think they are really cool and I haven’t seen them before on other blogs. Keep them!

Would love to win the cookbook, my little one won’t eat many veggies.

179 CanCan (Mom Most Traveled) August 16, 2008 at 11:42 pm

I do like your header. It gives a “fun at the circus” kind of vibe! Exciting!

180 CanCan (Mom Most Traveled) August 16, 2008 at 11:42 pm

I’m posting this on Contest Blogger

181 Rebekah C August 16, 2008 at 11:43 pm

I’ve heard such great things about this book. I’d love to enter your draw. Thanks

182 Lo August 17, 2008 at 9:53 am

I think you should do something fancier, splashier, more noticeable with your title. It’s a great title — make it a cool font, bright color (something to match the beautiful sunflower?).

183 Jessica August 17, 2008 at 2:14 pm

more color would be nice, and a fancier font for the title.

184 Jaime C. August 17, 2008 at 2:41 pm

A background color or picture would spice up your blog!

185 jan koontz August 17, 2008 at 3:56 pm

you are just to cool

186 cindy a August 17, 2008 at 4:28 pm

I like the plain easy to read layout

187 Jackie B. August 17, 2008 at 4:35 pm

Congrats to you! Obviously you are starting out right. The biggest suggestion from reading everyone’s comments is background color. If that is the only thing they can find fault with that means you are way ahead of the game. You are doing well in the content department so far and you can never go wrong with a giveaway!Count me in!

188 judy brittle August 17, 2008 at 4:56 pm

I think its perfect. Very easy to find and love the quick print buttons and rebates. Thank you so much!

189 Lindsey@A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts August 17, 2008 at 6:29 pm

I like your blog! It’s nice and simple (easy to navigate) right now, the only suggestion I can think of is maybe a light background color? But it’s fine the way it is, too - not overwhelming. :-) Thanks for the contest, I’ve been wanting this book for awhile!

190 israel y August 17, 2008 at 6:36 pm

great blog! very user-friendly. thanks for the contest

191 Vicki Wurgler August 17, 2008 at 9:21 pm

I love your site and CVS is my favorite store to shop for specials

192 Hesper F August 17, 2008 at 9:22 pm

Love the blog! Thanks for the great giveaway too!

193 Patti D August 17, 2008 at 9:27 pm

I am no ctiric of blogs…I don’t even have one- yet! I love this one and have it bookmarked.
My fav place to shop is Kohl’s of JCPenney

194 Jennifer Hedden August 17, 2008 at 9:44 pm

I like it

195 Lisa August 17, 2008 at 9:51 pm

Hello from a fellow CVS’er! I just bookmarked your blog and am looking forward to reading more of your posts. The minute I saw the coupons and rebates, I knew this was the blog for me. The instant coupon print links are nice!

196 EG August 17, 2008 at 10:03 pm

It’s very white. But I do love your header! The white makes it easy to read, so maybe some more color in your side columns would be good.

197 Jessica August 17, 2008 at 11:22 pm

Congrats on your first giveaway! I think your blog is great, very easy to navigate and easy to read. I look forward to reading more!

198 hazel August 18, 2008 at 6:18 am

I think you should add some colorfull side bars or a background, the white is too clinical for me =D

199 Ginny August 18, 2008 at 9:03 am

I really like your blog it is clean & easy to follow. I also like your past posts, I’m subscribing to you as a matter of fact! I like the white personally but I know a lot of readers don’t. Maybe like a pale yellow or a beige color would match your header & be easier on the eyes.

200 Ginny August 18, 2008 at 9:04 am

I stumbled your post for an extra entry into the contest :)

201 Jennifer Jozwiak August 18, 2008 at 1:03 pm

I’m always looking to save money on green products so if you find any info on them please pass it on to us!

202 CE August 18, 2008 at 1:49 pm

There are a lot of banners along the sides, this is a bit distracting to me.

203 Lindsey@A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts August 18, 2008 at 3:05 pm
204 Lindsey@A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts August 18, 2008 at 3:05 pm

I stumbled you! :-)

205 Amy August 18, 2008 at 8:12 pm

I like your site, but you need to add more color!

206 Megan B. August 18, 2008 at 9:46 pm

I think there may be too much white (negative) space, it needs more color and more filler I think. Even a light background color would be nice (nothing too dark that makes it hard to read). The content is amazing!

207 Lisa August 18, 2008 at 10:20 pm

I am looking forward to your blog. I think you could jazz up your head a little. The picture is fine, but your name at the top needs a different font/color. Just a suggestion.

208 Charlotte August 18, 2008 at 10:46 pm

The font is really easy to read, which I love. Maybe a custom blog header and some splashes of color would dress things up a little.

209 Jean August 18, 2008 at 11:18 pm

I like the tips on coupons. Thanks!

210 Judy August 19, 2008 at 3:24 am

Great start! ….and thanks for sharing your expertise! We all need all of the help we can get! …….Looks like a great book too!

211 Elizabeth M. August 19, 2008 at 4:48 am

I think your content is great. I’m a Meijer shopper so I love that part especially. I do think your title could use some livening up with color or something. It’s just not popping out from the rest of the words on the page that much. Some pops of color throughout the page design would also be nice but mostly the header needs some spunk!

212 Lori Ghany August 19, 2008 at 7:04 am

I like the white background on your blog. For some reason I think it needs some sort of border though.

213 Erma Hurtt August 19, 2008 at 7:53 am

New visitor here, but love the blog already. I love the comment bubbles.

214 simply anonymom August 19, 2008 at 8:53 am

I think your site needs a bit of color. I like the layout look, but i think it needs something to grab me visually.

215 Tabitha August 19, 2008 at 9:15 am

I love it!!

216 Christine August 19, 2008 at 11:58 am

I like your header and all the offers that you find for us!

217 Denise August 19, 2008 at 12:24 pm

Nice site! I like the bargains.

218 Laura G August 19, 2008 at 2:10 pm

great site! good luck in the future

219 Kathy Conley August 19, 2008 at 2:37 pm

I like your blog - the deals are neat and I love the humor!

220 Dan August 19, 2008 at 4:14 pm

Have more giveaways. Also, focus on what a bargain really is. Most writing about bargains misses that. Newdream.org has some great info.

221 Molly Strobe August 19, 2008 at 4:16 pm

I need this for myself because I hate stuff that is good for me, so this will help make me healthier!

222 Jackie August 19, 2008 at 5:28 pm

Just found your site!
I love bargaining and it looks like you do too!
I’m sure I’ll check back often!

Your blog visually looks nice!
(but if I had to think of one thing I would change, it would be to a two column format instead of three…
That’s just personal preference though)

223 Melissa August 19, 2008 at 5:46 pm

I agree, put some color into it. The white background is too much

224 Karen Gonyea August 19, 2008 at 6:19 pm

The site is already so nice, I have no suggestions.

225 Ed Nemmers August 19, 2008 at 6:57 pm

Welcome coupon tips!

226 Marion Burgess August 19, 2008 at 8:11 pm

I would love to win this book. My kids need to eat more veggies!

227 Mia J. August 19, 2008 at 8:20 pm

I like that it is easy to navigate and that there are a lot of good deals and freebies. I would agree with some of the others that a little bit of color would be nice.

228 Shannon August 19, 2008 at 10:26 pm

I think you need some type of color scheme/blog background to show some of your flava!

Shannons last blog post..Bye Bye Oxygen

229 Stacie Ruyle August 19, 2008 at 11:13 pm

I like your blog! Good job and keep up the good work ;)

230 Belinda August 20, 2008 at 2:50 am

I love the mail in rebate listings. It would be really nice if they were listed by expiration date. Thanks!

1bmore @ gmail . com

231 Gianna August 20, 2008 at 4:35 am

Love the freebies :)

232 Molly Capel August 20, 2008 at 4:45 am

This cookbook looks soo cool! I saw Mrs. Seinfeld on Oprah, touting her cookbook. Your blog is neat- love the pic at the top. But if you want to improve anything, maybe a splash of some color.

233 Sherry August 20, 2008 at 8:27 am

Although this is my first visit I notice right away how clean, crisp and uncluttered your blog is. Easy to navigate. I look forward to exploring it further.

234 Xenia August 20, 2008 at 9:07 am

I like the uncluttered look of your website, I would add a few pictures and split up the two columns that are on the right-side so that one is on each side of the blog. Thanks for the giveaway, I’ve been dying to try out this cookbook!

235 Betty Green August 20, 2008 at 9:30 am

Love the reader tips.

236 Heather August 20, 2008 at 10:17 am

I LOVE looking at pictures so the more pictures the better. I have no complaints about the black text on white, I think it is clear and easy to read. I’m amazed how many blogs are nearly impossible to read!

237 Pamela White August 20, 2008 at 10:21 am

I like your web site but the layout is a little confusing. It is like a my space page trying to cram everything on the homepage. I like the graphics and some of the topics. thanks for the giveaway and good luck with the site. I know I will be back.

238 Carol Drury August 20, 2008 at 11:18 am

LOVE the title of your blog and think it is clear and easy to read and dying to try out this cookbook.

239 Janet August 20, 2008 at 12:18 pm

Congratulations on your first giveawayAND your great site.!

240 Sharon August 20, 2008 at 1:39 pm

like your blog, the way it is set up, except for too much white (at the top, on the side…not so easy on the eyes)

thanks for giveaway

241 Kacie August 20, 2008 at 1:47 pm

Oooh, this is a book that I’ve been wanting to get my hands on for awhile.

As far as a site suggestion, I’d see about getting a site banner to make your site look more distinct. Doesn’t have to be a fancy banner–I bet you could do it yourself! Or maybe you could hire someone to do it. Some designers work for barter!

Kacies last blog post..Building up savings while getting out of debt

242 Donna Wilde August 20, 2008 at 2:01 pm

Your blog is very informative, Brianna. It makes me want to dust off my coupon box and get back in the game.

243 tinasly August 20, 2008 at 3:20 pm

I love your site! I really love the coupon organizer idea - I need to get mine sorted, and this is helpful.

244 Suanne Giddings August 20, 2008 at 3:56 pm

I love all the tips on using coupons. I was particularly interested in different ways to store coupons because mine either end up in the bottom of my purse (lost forever - or until after they expire) OR I spend way too much time at the different stores trying to find the correct coupons in my coupon keeper. I’m leaning on trying the binder idea. Thank you for sponsoring this sweepstakes! It is very generous of you!!! Wishing you continued success!

245 Susanne Troop August 20, 2008 at 4:35 pm

I enjoyed ready our blog…lots of great ideas!

246 Lisa P August 20, 2008 at 5:24 pm

I am all about visuals, so I would say find a nice background and get a great header designed. :)

247 lorraine August 20, 2008 at 5:34 pm

It is easy to read and follow. I would add a little bit of soft background color to differentiate the sections a little better.

248 CHERYL A FRANCISCO August 20, 2008 at 6:16 pm

I love the photo of the wintery tree.
cherylfrancisco@hotmail.com

249 Veronica Garrett August 20, 2008 at 7:00 pm

I agree with rhe majority. Use more color. Having vibrant oranges, blues and greens or other colors would make a good site a fabulous one. Let your imagination soar. Thanks.

250 Beverly August 20, 2008 at 9:10 pm

I think you are off to a good start. I do agree that the white is extremely bright and some color would be good. I really like the menu bar at the top. That is a good idea and easy to navigate.

251 Courtney August 20, 2008 at 10:08 pm

1) I love your blog. You sound confident in your posts and are very to the point. It’s really nice seeing a regular background. lol I think a lot of bloggers try to find something unique and stands out, when really keeping it original white is actually more unique these days. lol

2) I usually keep my twitter private, but I will open it up for one night just to prove I gave a shout out to your giveaway. :) http://twitter.com/therockmom

3) Here’s my website. I just gave a shout out to your giveaway there as well even though there aren’t many hours left. Hope it at least gives you more traffic. :) http://homemakerhero.com/journal/2008/8/21/blog-giveaway-that-ends-tonight.html

Courtneys last blog post..Blog Giveaway That Ends Tonight

252 Michelle August 20, 2008 at 11:08 pm

This is a wonderful and I am going to try to start saving more money. I am just learning how to be frugal. Your site has great info.

253 Charlene Kuser August 20, 2008 at 11:46 pm

I really enjoy your blog,I have subscribed to your newsletter.
I would add more color to the website .I do not have a blog
so I am not as experienced,but from what I can see its good.
Please enter me in your contest and thanks

254 Brianne August 20, 2008 at 11:53 pm

Great blog. I love all the info. Easy to get about and very helpful.

255 Caryn B August 21, 2008 at 12:12 am

I like the pictures (rotating) that you have at the top but it would be nice to see a picture of you or your family to give it that little personal touch!

Caryn Bs last blog post..Noodleboro Review & A Contest

256 Samantha Pruitt August 21, 2008 at 12:15 am

i like simplicity, but i think you might need a bit more color to make ur blog more eye catching, but not too much, maybe like to contrasting colors, but not like bright pink or anything, like more of a dull color like a lavender or a dull green something that stays in the back and doesn’t pop out at you, some blogs you see are so hard to look at.

257 Sylvia Porter August 21, 2008 at 12:19 am

i really love the content! not only are there savings here, but there are ways to keep things all organized, that is so great! Maybe you should add some freebies listings, like all the Wal-Mart samples, sometimes those come with coupons, and they’re a great way to see if u like something before u spend money on it.

258 tanya August 21, 2008 at 12:58 am

Ever since I saw Mrs Seinfeld on Oprah, I can’t wait to try her recipes! I love the idea of sneaking in healthy food without altering the taste. I used to sneak soy protein into spaghetti.

259 Donna Kozar August 21, 2008 at 1:07 am

I like your set up. I would like to put 3 columns on my blog.

260 Lily Kwan August 21, 2008 at 1:32 am

I love your blog, keep up the good work! :)

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