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.
- 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!
- Blog about my giveaway. (Leave a separate comment and give the blog link so I won’t miss it.)
- 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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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.
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!
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.
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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!
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!
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.
I like your blog, but I agree with everyone else about the white. Maybe add some color.
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.
I love your header! Welcome to the blogosphere!
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
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.
I love all the FREEBIES on your blog
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!
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.
Exciting! Congratulations! I love your site, as you know! Will be spreading the bloggy love!
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!
LOVE the title of your blog. The word “bargain” feels a TAD smooshed. How fun to find your blog through MSM!!
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!
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!
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!
Great idea for a giveaway. I like your site! Lots of good money saving ideas.
http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/
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!
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!
i work at CVS and i love your tips and spreadsheet!!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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).
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.
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!
Little too much white around the borders.
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Well I like your blog, but if it was me I’d add more colour to it!
I think it looks pretty good, though the font on your header and the curve is a little hard to read….
The white background makes it a little dull, so I would change the background color atleast, otherwise this is a great start.
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I blogged about your giveaway.
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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.
Hmm maybe a different background. I have been experimenting on my blog too if you want to check it out.
I need to see more colors greens & blues! I’ve been wanting to try out this book!
I like your site but I think it could use some color. This book is a great giveaway!
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.
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.
I think there needs to be something else on the background. It almost makes it too hard to see because it’s so bare!
cute blog - I like the red . . . but some more color would be great. Have fun making it cute!
I wouls add more color
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
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/
A smaller logo at the top perhaps? Fun giveaway!
I like your blog. You are on topic and have many resources for the frugal minded. I like the clean look.
I Stumbled and I was the first to review your blog.
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!
I like the search function on the top right side - its easy to find and search!!
Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!
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
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!
I like your header, and I adore reading about canning!
I love your header. It is attractive and simple and really draws you in.
I like your header, but I think you need more color. The white background is just too white.
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!
Thumbs up for you kiddo.Looking good.Keep it up.
I love all of the freebies and deals you find! Thank you for sharing them!
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.
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.
Great blog. I like our articles. The only thing I think could be improved is less white space in the background.
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!
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!!!!
What a great prize.
Thanks for this excellent contest and priZe!
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.
I love your blog and how you explain how to save money
you rock
I’ve heard about this and would like to read it
I like the blog and the cheapies! but I agree with several other posters about the white!
I would love to own this book! I took it out of the library and enjoyed reading the recipes! Thanks for the great contest!
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.
Nice site. Looks very friendly.
nice cite- the white though needs to be less bright and toned down not to hurt eyes
great site
It does look nice and I do agree with a previous comment. The white is too bright, almost blinding.
This is the cookbook I will most definitely be buying, so it’s obvious that your site is well worth viewing daily!
A contest is a great way to get people at your blog.
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)
Your blog is very nice, except the header is a little hard to read. Maybe make it a touch smaller.
I like that your blog isn’t very cluttered, and doesn’t have too many colors.
not a bad blog dog
This cookbook sounds like it will have some very good recipes!
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!
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.
Good sight!
I posted your contest here:
http://acupofjoy.wordpress.com/joyful-finds/
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I love your blog ! Maybe you should make the background off white. Thanks so much !!!
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!
I think that a light background color would be nice just to make it not so bright.
Thanks!
I think your blog is laid out great and so easy to read compared to some others. Easy on the eyes
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.
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.
Your layout rocks!
Great info on the blog. Thanks! Maybe a bit brighter and more columns? Just a thought. Thanks for the deals. (>:
I just found your blog. I like brighter colors versus the dark red. . . but I do like the info, and esp. the giveaway!! Thanks!
keep the simple style - its so much easier to read than other blogs
love the cheap stuff. I am into it too!
I really like how you have categories for the websites you love, and the MIR category is really helpful.
More power!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Yes..I agree more color. ut congratulations on your first giveaway that’s terrific!!!
Definitely could use some more background colors/designs.
I saw Jessica on Oprah & loved some of the recipes. They looked easy & delicious! I’d love to win this!
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!)
I blogged about your giveaway - I’m so excited about the possibility of winning this book!!!!
I really like the categories and links to other blogs in the right column. Very handy!
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!
I kind of wish you had more pictures. I love your blog though-especially the freebies.
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!
I dugg this article
http://digg.com/food_drink/My_First_Giveaway_Deceptively_Delicious_by_Jessica_Seinfeld
Thanks for the giveaway. I love this book! As far as your blog, it could use more color, but keep it simple!
looks like a very interesting book. would love to read it.
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!!!
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.
I blogged about you here: http://modernmommyhood.blogspot.com/2008/08/happy-weekend.html
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!
Have ads on both sides………maybe the middle a bit wider.
Pick me, pick me!!
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.
Wow! What a lot of great info—PLUS freebies! Doesn’t get any better than that!
Wow! What super info PLUS freebies! ‘Doesn’t get any better than that!
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.
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.
maybe more color? i mean it’s a great blog already!!
i blogged about ya!!!
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!
I like how it is so simple and easy to read.
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
Love the site. Very easy to read.
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it. how the comments pop up as little talk bubbles
Great site. I would love to win this!
I like the title and colors of your blog. I just found you and I hope to continue reading it for many great bargains!
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.
Thank you for having this. I love how easy it is to navigate the site and the great freebies. Thank you
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.
I like the simplicity of your blog. It makes it very reader friendly.
Thanks for the great giveaway! The book is a great way to feed my family more healthful foods!
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?
I like the header but I think your blog is too white. Perhaps, you can add more color on the sides?
Love the site! First time on it!! Great work!
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.
I don’t like the red & black color scheme. But that could just be my personal preference!
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!
I’ve just discovered your blog and think it’s great! Very helpful for moms!
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)
Any blog with giveaways is a winner in my bookmark list! Funky, fun and catchy font! Got any fun pictures to add to it?
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!
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.
I just found your blog through the Centsible Sawyer. Groovy graphics!
Love the CVS section!
Adding a little color to the blog would be the only change I would make, good job!
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Well, having great giveaways such as this is a great way to generate traffic to your site!
I love your blog! The colors & fonts are just perfect on my computer. I would like to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
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?
I really enjoyed reading your blog, and I think the font and colors are just fine
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!
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.
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
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.
I just found your site from the Centsible Sawyer blog. I really like it.. thanks for sharing!
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.
Your blog is cute. No annoying graphics that take forever to load
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.
Nice blog. Looks good, easy to navigate, good content.
Hello, I would add a soft color to the background.
I like that the site is clean and easy to read. Some backgrounds are so cluttered it’s hard to read.
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.
Easy to read for my ol’ weary eyes. Pretty interesting too.
I am new to your blog and enjoy it. Adding some more color will really jazz it up
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
i like the color and size of the font
I really like your title, and the way your page is set up. Thanks for all your ideas!!
I’m with some of the others, a little too much “whiteness”. Be careful not to go too crazy, distracting though.
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.
I do like your header. It gives a “fun at the circus” kind of vibe! Exciting!
I’m posting this on Contest Blogger