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I asked you why you read BargainBabe.com and received feedback that left me stunned and touched. I hardly know what to say other than thank you for making me feel special. I am glad what I do helps others save money.
Exactly 95 readers commented on my post requesting site feedback for a chance to win a $50 Sears e-gift card, which was generously donated by Sears in honor of their Memorial Day sale this weekend. I read every comment and tallied the reasons you provided (some readers gave more than one reason). You said you read the blog for:
Frugal philosophy, tips, and ideas – 32 readers
Deals – 21 readers
Freebies – 13 readers
Coupons – 12 readers
Inspiration, motivation and encouragement – 10 readers
Entertainment – 8 readers
Personal stories – 6 readers
Giveaways – 6 readers
Budgeting advice – 6 readers
Frugal community – 3 readers
Grocery savings – 3 readers
Restaurant savings – 3 readers
Comments – 2 readers
Experiments – 2 readers
New website reviews – 2 readers
Los Angeles deals – 1 reader
Credit card control – 1 reader
Reader Paolina said my 15-minute budget helped her buy a car!
I love reading Bargain Babe because you have helped me financially. I did your budget and saved hundreds of dollars a month! Because of your Blog I was able to purchase my first car on my own with no co-signer and a large down payment. All of your articles help, from either saving a few bucks on a great deal or how to save for a big investment. Plus your entertaining and fun!! Who doesn’t love that? Thanks Bargain Babe keep doing what you’re doing!
I never knew I had a friend in reader Tahrer until reading her comment:
I have friends and relatives that call me up constantly while their shopping, whether it be for groceries, clothes or home decor. They call and ask me if what their getting is a good deal for the amount their paying. Sometimes they even tell me that the only time they feel like their saving is when I go shopping with them. I’m more than glad to provide such reassurance to my friends and family. However, they always end up asking me how I do it all and my response is always the same, “I have a friend too, her name is Bargain Babe.”
Reader Joannie stole my heart and won the $50 Sears e-gift card with her rhyming poem.
Why do I read Julia aka Bargain Babe.com?
Because that’s where great ideas come from.
Like learning to budget and saving a buck
When your finances seem to be running amok.
The Babe helps us to find great items for free,
Or a gift card from Sears for you or me.
It’s the first and best blog I go to each day
There’s always some inspiration to take away.
Babe’s money-savers are her claim to fame,
She puts Suze Orman’s advice to shame.
So thank you, Julia, you entertain and delight
As you write byte by byte on your frugal site!
Joannie has 24 hours to respond to my notification email or the prize goes to first runner up Tahrer or second runner up Paolina.
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UPDATE: This contest has ended. Thank you to everyone who commented for a chance to win.
UPDATE: Today is the last day to comment and win!
PREVIOUSLY: I am giving away a $50 Sears gift card to the person who best answers this question: why do you read BargainBabe.com?
Is it for the retail coupons? Reader comments? Personal finance book reviews? Grocery saving tips? Giveaways? Freebies? Personal stories about spending money? Budgeting tips? Restaurant deals? Polls? Something else?
Comment on this post with an informative answer by Wednesday, May 26 at 6 a.m. PST to be considered for the prize, which was generously donated by Sears. For every $50 you spend at Sears’ big memorial day sale this weekend, you’ll get $10 off your next purchase of $25 or more on apparel, footwear or bed bath and window fashions. For each $100 you spend, you will get $20 off your next purchase of $50 or more in fine jewelry, housewares, luggage and mattresses. The sale is May 28-June 1. Redeem your bonus June 2-8.
Your input is truly appreciated and makes BargainBabe.com better!
The $25 Amazon gift card is edging out the $50 Sephora e-gift card in the final days of our poll to see which prize one lucky person should win for reading BargainBabe.com. If you haven’t voted yet, there are just a few days left!
As a bonus, I will also be giving away a $25 Marshalls card and a $25 TJ Maxx card, above, which were donated by the retailers.
Vote by May 2 to determine which prize to win! Your choices are below. Prizes that are e-cards are only redeemable online, fyi.
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Check your email inbox because the winner of the $100 CVS gift card giveaway has been notified! The winner has 48 hours to respond. I emailed two runner ups as well in case the winner does not get back to me.
Everyone who signed up for my daily email list by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 4, 2010 was eligible to win.
Thanks again to Friendgiftr for sponsoring this awesome prize! Next time you are in the market for a gift card, check them out.
Don’t forget to enter my $100 CVS gift card giveaway, which ends Sunday, April 4, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PST. One winner will be randomly selected from my daily email list. So sign up to win!
For this giveaway I partnered with Friendgiftr, which donated the prize. Friendgiftr just launched a mobile gift card store, so you can buy and swap gift cards on the go. They work with more than 100 mainstream retailers, including Zappos, Barnes & Noble, Dell, Sephora, the Gap, Macys, and many more.
Good luck and thanks for reading BargainBabe.com!
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I’m excited to announce another fabulous giveaway – this time a $100 CVS gift card! I partnered with Friendgiftr, where you can buy swappable gift cards, for this giveaway. If the recipient doesn’t like the retailer you picked, he or she can swap it for another retailer.
To be eligible to win, sign up for my daily e-newsletter (Mon-Fri). If you are on my weekly list or read BargainBabe.com through RSS, you are not eligible to win. I’m reserving this prize for BargainBabe.com most loyal readers.
The contest ends at 11:59 p.m. PST Sunday, April 4. I will randomly pick one winner and give them 48 hours to respond to my notification email. The winner will be announced on the blog.
Good luck and thanks for reading BargainBabe.com!
