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

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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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  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

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

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

  16. 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!

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

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

  19. 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

  20. 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

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

  23. 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.

  24. 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!

  26. 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!

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

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

    1bmore @ gmail . com

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

    Shannons last blog post..Bye Bye Oxygen

  33. 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.

  38. 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)

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

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

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

  48. 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!

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

  52. 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.

  53. 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!

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

  60. 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.

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

  62. 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!

  63. 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.

  64. 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!

  66. 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

  70. 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!

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

  72. 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!

  77. 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?).

  81. 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.

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

  85. 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 :)

  88. 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.

  92. 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.

  94. 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.

  96. 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.

  97. 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

  98. 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.

  99. 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! :)

  101. 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? :)

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

  104. 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

  106. 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.

  107. 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!

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

  109. 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)

  111. 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!

  113. 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.

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

  116. 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?

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

  119. 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. :)

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

  121. 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.

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

  127. 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 :-)

  129. 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!

  132. 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.

  133. 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.

  136. 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.

  138. 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!

  140. 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.

  141. 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!!!

  145. 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

  147. 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!

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

  150. 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!)

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

  155. 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!

  156. 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.

  157. 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!

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

    More power!

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

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

  164. 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.

  165. 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.

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

  168. 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!

  171. 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.

  172. 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!

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

  177. 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)

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

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

  184. 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.

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

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

  189. 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.

  191. 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!!!!

  192. 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!

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

  194. 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.

  195. 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.

  198. 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!

  202. 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!

  203. 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

  204. I like the search function on the top right side – its easy to find and search!!

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!

  205. 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!

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

  210. 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

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

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

  215. 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.

  219. 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.

  221. 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

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

  225. 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!

  226. 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.

  227. 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).

  228. 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.

  229. 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.

  230. 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!

  231. 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.

  232. 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!

  233. 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!

  234. 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!

  236. 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!

  237. 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!

  239. 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!

  240. 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!

  241. 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!

  243. 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!

  245. 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.

  246. 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!

  248. 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.

  251. 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.

  253. 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.

  254. 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!

  255. 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!

  256. 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

  257. 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!

  258. 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.

    :)

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