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Giveaway: Money Smart Mom

June 10, 2010 By 17 Comments

In light of my amazing sister, Rayel and nephew Sloan coming to visit me tonight for a couple days – I want to give something away!!

Just over a month ago, my sister celebrated her Birthday and she is a tough one to shop for! I like gifting experiences much more than material items. SO… a reading experience was what I decided on – whether she wanted to read or not (I’m such a nice sister – ha ha)!

The book that came to mind instantly was a book my friend, Sarah Deveau had just published - Money $mart Mom.

My sister read the entire book in 1 day, on her way home from her Birthday trip to New York City! She loved it and has already shared it with one of our mutual friends to read. I asked Rayel to write a couple lines about the book.

“Money $mart Momis an excellent source of info on practical parenting. Tons of links to where to go to save money and take advantage of deals, grants, money saving tips and places to go. A book to fold page corners, use as a resource, and a great easy book to read at any point in your parenting adventure.” – Rayel Walker

To support my friend, I also bought a copy for myself. As I’ve learned from Sarah and my sister, it’s an awesome book to read before you’re pregnant and have children also. I am about 1/2 way through it and have gained a lot of insight into what starting a family looks like financially. I expected to learn about the cost difference between using regular or cloth diapers. However, I’m half through the book and haven’t even got to that topic yet!

Congratulations Sarah on publishing your 2nd book; you are SUCH an inspiration to me.

I encourage all of you to check out her website www.moneysmartmom.ca for free tips, to buy the book, OR find out what stores to find her book. I found it at my local Chapters:

GIVEAWAY: 1 copy of Money $mart Mom

Congratulations to Larysa Robar on winning this giveaway!!

Thanks to everyone who entered – your Money $aving Tips were AMAZING!

Larysa, please go to the Contact page and submit your mailing address, so the author Sarah Deveau can send you your new book.

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Open to Canadian residents only – as content is based on being a Canadian parent! If you’re a follower from the US or an International country, you’re welcome to share your tip – but the book wouldn’t be very helpful to you.

To Enter, comment below with a:

Share a Money $aving tip

BONUS Entries:

Deadline: Giveaway complete!

I will randomly draw 1 winner for this draw.

I look forward to learning from your tips to save money!!

Good luck,

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Give Something Away!

March 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Do you like getting something for FREE? Or to try before buying? I do!

During the Super Bowl 2009, Denny’s ran a VERY clever advertising campaign on the US television stations (Canadians wouldn’t have been able to see it unfortunately)! Denny’s promoted that they were giving away a FREE Grand Slam to everyone on Tuesday from 6am-2pm (2 days after the big football game!). If you’d like to relive these ads, search YouTube! You may be thinking, well that’s dumb – how much would that have cost them?

WELL – if you’re a positive thinker and believe that the glass is half full, not empty – you’ll recognize that this strategy was BRILLIANT! Pancakes and eggs are quite cheap compared to a national advertising plan in hopes of reaching your ideal marketing. On a side note, did you know that on each given day, a person on average sees 5000 different brands/advertisements (I learned this fact at the Wizard of Ads Seminar) – you have to set yourself apart from the competitors!

HOW much would you pay to get clients to become one of your clients for the FIRST time? If you treat them right, they will keep coming back right? AND probably tell all their friends about your fabulous customer service!

WHAT can you GIVEAWAY for free? Do you offer a service that doesn’t cost you anything but your time? For example, if you’re a vet or a graphic designer – you could offer a free service for clients to experience what YOU offer! If this isn’t your case, what product could you giveaway that is tangible that says your name/brand on it? You have to GIVE up, to GO up! Keep the price point down, because it’s more about a kind, thoughtful gesture than to cost you your left leg. If you’re looking for ideas or require more information on what type of giveaway I’m referring to, contact me and I’ll help you brainstorm!

I dare you to give something away – to help you increase your sales!

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Texas Bound

March 9, 2009 By 11 Comments

John and I are headed to Texas on Wednesday for his brother’s wedding this weekend! (SO excited to escape this wintery weather – I’m still convinced that Mother Nature is confused!) While visiting Texas I’m going to capture pictures of our travels and post them, so you can see how amazing Texas is and just why I love it so much!

I can’t promise my photos will be postcard quality since I will be taking them with my trusty generic compact digital – but I know they will have Robyn flair and make you smile!!  One day I would love to take a photography class…that’s on my bucket list! Anyhoo…back to my point…

I’ve decided to make this a CONTEST! A fabulous way to kick off a Monday morning and new week! What do you think I should take pictures of? What would you like to see? I’m going to GIVE AWAY a $10 Starbucks Gift Card randomly to one lucky person that comments on this blog entry! Write away…and let me know what you’d like to see!! Who doesn’t LOVE winning something either! Oh, I love surprising people!

Entries will close at 12 Noon MST (daylight savings time!!) tomorrow (Tuesday, March 10), so I can get the winner’s coffee money in the mail before I leave (unless of course the winner is a US diva or dude – then I can pick-up your prize while I’m south of border!) PLUS I’m going to sweeten the pot and let the winner Pay It Forward…more details tomorrow. Hope you’re having an amazing day!starbuckscard

THE WINNER IS….drum roll please…..Shelagh!! 
Congratulations!!  I’m guessing the fact that you have 4 kids and that children energy – helped – because the little guy next door drew your name out!  I spotted him when I was cleaning my walk and needed someone else to do the honors!  Hip hip horray for you!  Please be sure to check out the Texas Bound Twist entry – so you know to Pay It Forward with the 1st Starbucks Gift Card you receive!

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