Illustration by OConnorCartoons.com
UPDATE: Jeannette claimed her prize within hours of my email to her and the three runner ups. I asked how she plans to spend the $100 Amazon gift card. “I am not sure….going shopping on Amazon.com I guess,” she wrote. “My husband is a social science teacher so books are always good.”
PREVIOUSLY: Whoa, Nelly! BargainBabe.com has 1,152 new email subscribers because of the $100 Amazon contest!!! Thank you to everyone who subscribes! I hope my tips and ideas are helping you find new ways to save money.
This morning I randomly selected the winner and three runner ups with the help of Random.org. Before I announce the winner, I’ve got another giveaway planned in October for brand name kitchen gear. So stay tuned!
And the winner is…jsermakproulx@—, who has been receiving Bargain Babe emails since January.
The first runner up is shaygreene@—, who joined in July. The second runner up is pdeloach1@—, a reader since September. The third runner up – jschmidt@— – joined Sunday!
Congrats!
Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price. 
Congratulations ladies. But really, as subscribers to this great site, we’re all winners.
@fran Awww, fran that is so sweet!
@bb ~ I never expect to win anything from any kind of drawing, lottery, etc., so that way I’m never disappointed. As a reader from the get-go Daily News days, I think I qualify as one of your true fans, no matter who the lucky prize winner is. Ditto what Fran said!!! Hugs :O)
i love the chance to win and am everlasting hopeful for the future…
More contests, please!
Congrats Ladies!!
Congratulations to the winners! I am a new fan of bargain babe and I can say I am so glad I found this site.
@michelle Welcome! We’re glad to have you.
@EllieD Thanks for your continued support and readership! Maybe I should have a contest that honors all the readers who’ve been with me since my days at the LA Daily News. What do you think should be the prize?
@bb ~ You know me… anything from TJ’s is always great. However, I truly feel that I’ve been greatly rewarded over all these years just being connected through your column and blog. Even more special has been the opportunity to get to know you personally. You’re quite a unique and lovely person.