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Book Review: The Money Saving Mom's Budget (5 Copies to Win!)

Book Review: The Money Saving Mom’s Budget (5 Copies to Win!)

January 10, 2012     Keeper of the Home    1,133 Comments

If you want to learn something, one of the best ways is to learn from someone who has actually done it.

Do you want to learn to get your budget under control, cut your expenses drastically, simplify your life, and live both frugally and generously? My dear friend, Crystal Paine, is just the person to ask. Her story speaks for itself.

She and her husband began their marriage on a penny-pinching, rice and beans budget of as little as $650-900 (total!) some months, while he went through law school, without going into debt at all. They’ve dealt with multiple moves, job loss, starting up new businesses and having 3 young children during those years, all the while keeping Crystal at home full-time. They have built up two successful businesses, saved up and bought their vehicles and then their house with CASH (yes, cash!), and are committed to continuing to live frugally so that they can give generously.

Today, her new book The Money Saving Mom’s Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life and Save Thousands a Year hits bookstores and I am thrilled to be giving away 5 copies to my readers!

My Thoughts on The Money Saving Mom’s Budget

When my own copy of the book arrived just before Christmas, I was eager to read it and found that there were many parts of the book that I didn’t want to put down. I had initially wondered whether I would learn anything new or be personally inspired by the book, as my husband and I have similar views as the Paine’s do on money and budgeting, we aren’t in debt, and frugality is something that I love to practice and share about.

However, I found the book inspiring and helpful to read, no matter where you are at in your financial journey.

You see, Crystal doesn’t think that having your finances in order is just about having a budget, cutting up your credit cards, and finding ways to trim your spending. Her approach is very holistic and that’s what I loved about this book.

The first two chapters were an unexpected breath of fresh air, and focused on goal-setting and simple, clutter-free living. Her premise is that you need to set goals so that you know exactly where you’re going and how you’re going to get there, and that streamlining your life and eliminating the clutter (physical and mental) is key to being able to achieve those financial goals.

She’s right. It’s not enough just to say that you want to spend less or that you want to get debt-free, but not change anything about your overall lifestyle in order to accomplish those desires. If you’re still living exactly the same lifestyle that got you into that place of financial struggle, then doesn’t it make perfect sense to address the bigger picture and not just the money issues?

Although our family is debt-free, with a healthy amount of savings, and we budget our money every month, I was still reminded of things that we could improve on. Her chapter on goal-setting was the most impactful for me. If I can see one major weakness in how we run our finances, it’s that we aren’t specific or aggressive enough with setting meaningful goals for our income, our savings, or our giving. Crystal and Jesse have done some tremendous things through their careful money-management and I can see how we could steward our money more effectively by being even more intentional with it.

What You Can Expect to Learn From This Book?

  • How and why to set financial goals, and practical, down-to-earth suggestions on how to move towards achieving those goals
  • How to simplify and de-clutter your life and why it makes a difference financially
  • How to budget your time (in order to help you achieve your goals)
  • How to budget your money in a step-by-step manner, why it makes sense to use cash, and how to find money you didn’t know that you had!
  • How to get rid of your debt and go completely plastic-free
  • How to cut down on your grocery expenses drastically, both with coupons and without
  • How to reduce expenses in most other areas of your life (clothing, household needs, recreation and entertainment, etc.)
  • How to cultivate contentment, no matter what your circumstances are, and live more generously

The one area in which I would suggest that this book may not be helpful for some of my readers is when it comes to the chapters on saving on groceries and household goods through couponing.

Now, I am not against using coupons at all. I use them myself sometimes and write a weekly post with Natural and Organic Coupons and Deals for Crystal’s blog, Money Saving Mom. I even started up a deals blog a year and a half ago, with a focus on saving money on more natural, healthy living which included couponing as a way to save (although the blog is now under new ownership). Coupons can be a helpful tool when used carefully, in the context of a “real food” budget.

That said, I think that for those who really desire to focus on eating real, whole, and traditional foods and to keep their homes free of toxins by using simple and natural cleaning and beauty products, you may not gain as much from these two chapters. There is a third chapter that focuses on twenty-five ways to lower your grocery bill without using coupons, and I would agree with (and practice myself) many of these suggestions.

A Worthwhile Read

If you are in the midst of serious financial struggles, OR if you want to learn to steward your money more carefully and work towards meeting your financial goals, I think that you will be encouraged by this book and find its suggestions practical and helpful.

Some of Crystal’s suggestions may be downright hard and she doesn’t try to sugar-coat what it takes to be in control of your money (rather than letting it control you). She is straight-forward and honest and one of the hardest working women I personally know. She isn’t advocating quick and easy solutions, but rather a lifestyle of intentionality and conscientious stewardship of the resources that you’ve been given. She acknowledges that it takes discipline and often sacrifice, but that the rewards of financial peace are worth it. 

An amazing bonus is that ALL of the profits from the sale of this book will be going towards an organization that is dear to my heart, Compassion International. I travelled to the Philippines with Compassion International this past spring, and was blown away by the impact of the work that they are doing in the lives of impoverished children and families, as they meet physical needs, offer hope and transformation, and share the Gospel all over the world.

Would You Like to Win a Copy of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget? I Have 5 to Give Away!

Here’s how to get entered (remember to leave a separate comment for each entry):

1. Tell me why you would love to win The Money Saving Mom’s Budget, or share one of your financial goals for 2012.

2. Subscribe to Keeper of the Home by RSS feed or by email.

3. Share about this giveaway through your blog or favorite social media (find us on Facebook and Twitter here).

Giveaway ends Friday, January 13, 2012.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a copy of this book for the purpose of review. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon, where I receive a small commission of sales, which helps to support this site. 

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  1. Margaret

    January 10, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    I really need this book. Without going into all the details, life is rapidly changing for us and we need to get a hold on our finances.

    Reply
  2. Jordan Faeh

    January 10, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    My husband and I have a goal this year to pay off our student loans and credit card debt as much as we can. Once we pay it off we are saying goodbye to credit cards!

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  3. Margaret

    January 10, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    I already subscribe to Keeper of the Home by email and RSS.

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  4. Debbie

    January 10, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    I would love to have this book so I can be a better manager at home. I would like to get rid of our debt so my husband can find a less demanding job & spend more time at home with the kids & me.

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  5. Michelle Y

    January 10, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    I would love to win this. I love MoneySavingMom. The first two chapters seem particularly appealing to me based on your review. While I think we have a pretty good handle on our finances, sometimes it can be difficult to step back and evaluate financial goals and then act in accordance with them.

    Reply
  6. Beth

    January 10, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    I have read MSM’s blog for several years and would love to read her book!

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  7. Cindy

    January 10, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book – as Margaret said, life is rapidly changing and I would love to find out other ways of reducing our household expenditures…setting goals as you mentioned in your review – for family and what the family wants to accomplish this year is sort of a new idea, too. I already understand that in developing a business! I am looking forward to reading this!

    Reply
  8. Beth

    January 10, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    I subscribe to your blog via google reader.

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  9. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    I already subscribe to Keeper of the Home by email.

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  10. Cindy

    January 10, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    I already subscribe to “Keeper of the Home” : )

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  11. Jorgee

    January 10, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Two financial goals this year: have a savings account, and regularly deposit, and try to make a budget

    Reply
  12. Christa

    January 10, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Could use the help! Now that I’ve reached middle age with 2 young children, it feels like I’m running out of time.

    Reply
  13. Kimberly Lottman

    January 10, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    I would benefit greatly from this book. Our family is currently struggling with some serious financial issues. I can’t go into a lot of details, but I do believe that I could learn a lot from this book that might help us.

    Reply
  14. Jorgee

    January 10, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    I already subscribe to the you by email

    Reply
  15. maria

    January 10, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    I would love to win this book because we need help budgeting

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  16. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    We are in deep financial debt and are trying to turn this boat around. My hope is that my husband and I will be able to read this book together and work as a team to change our future.

    Reply
  17. maria

    January 10, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    I’m subscribed via rss

    Reply
  18. Kimberly Lottman

    January 10, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    I also already subscribe.

    Reply
  19. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    I would love to win a copy for the simple reason of, cutting our family’s budget down even more. We are a family of 8 on a single income. Things are tight, yet I know there are ways I can still save and help my husbands paycheck go further. 🙂 Plus, I’m always up for a good read!

    Reply
  20. Kimberly Lottman

    January 10, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    I shared a link to this post on facebook.

    https://www.facebook.com/kimberlyalottman

    Reply
  21. Martha

    January 10, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! I would like to be a better steward with our family finances. Hopefully this would help. 🙂

    Reply
  22. Debbie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    We are a family of 11 whose husband/father is being called into full-time Christian ministry after spending the last 18 years as a school teacher. During the 2-3 years it will take Rich to finish his Biblical language and theology studies, we are living on a very modest and irregular income. Though we’ve lived frugally for many years, we’re taking it to a whole new level now. I’d love to read Crystal’s book to glean any ideas she has and also to be encouraged to press on toward the goals God has for us.

    Reply
  23. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    I subscribe by email.

    Reply
  24. Debbie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Already subscribed to your e-mails. Not sure if this qualifies me for an additional entry, but I thought I’d mention it. Thanks for your blog!

    Reply
  25. Kristen

    January 10, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    I would love to win this book! My main goal for 2012 is to be more mindful of what/how we spend. We have 5 children and 3 that play sports, so our money is VERY tight to say the least. I want to be able to buy good healthy food with our very tight budget which has been a struggle. My husband works while I stay home with our children so I need all the help I can get!

    Reply
  26. Kimberly

    January 10, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    I subscribe to Keepers of the Home which is where i found out about Crystal’s book. I would love to win a copy of Crystal’s new book. We have no credit card debt but live paycheck to paycheck & to are always in a lot of medical debt. At least the last 20 years of our almost 23 yrs of marriage has been always something medically with my husband & now unfortunately i am beginning to add to these bills (we are only mid 40’s!). We are still renting & obviously need to do something different to help pay off bills ( waiting to see if our ins is going to approve the 100,000 procedure he had in Dec) It is so stressful &discouraging to live this way i often just pile the bills & ignore because i can’t do anything about them.

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  27. Susie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    I would love to read this book to learn strategies for staying the course. My husband is the saver, and I often have the best intentions but could use some down-to-earth suggestions for truly digging in. Thanks for the chance!

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  28. Susie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    I am a subscriber by e-mail, thanks!

    Reply
  29. jan

    January 10, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    I am not a mom but think this book would be helpful to us. DH just found out he may be jobless, jobfree by July. Being over 60 limits the job market and so our goal is to learn to live on our less than a thousand dollars a month SS retirement. Praise God for the creativity he has given us to manage in many ways.

    Reply
  30. Martie B.

    January 10, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    I would be just thrilled if I would win a free copy of this book! I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma cancer 2 years ago, and going for scans and check-ups every 3 months has caused a financial situation for my husband and I. So I am looking for any and every way that I can find and implement for financial help & success. I already subscribe to Keepers of the Home. It is one of the highlights of my day to read on this blog. I’m sharing this on facebook too!

    Reply
  31. Susie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    I tweeted the giveaway (I’m iheart13point1).

    Reply
  32. Teresa

    January 10, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    I would love to win this book, not only to help me to be more mindful of our careful use of money, but to be able to share the insights with my recently married children. (3) Thank you for the opportunity.

    I have shared on FB and do get your e-mail messages.

    Thanks again.

    Reply
  33. Mrs. Cliff

    January 10, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    I actually had this book on pre-order, but with a no work and a family of 10 … I decided that was not part of the budget and canceled the order. Would LOVE to win it :).

    Reply
  34. Susanne

    January 10, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    I am due in March with baby #1. I’ve always been thrifty and would love to read this book. Debt makes me nervous with my husband in seminary, living in a very expensive city, and having our first baby. I basically refuse to go into debt. We still have school loans from undergrad to pay off!
    Thanks for this givaway!

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  35. Talia

    January 10, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    I need this book. That small budget is us, has been us, and will continue to be us without some help. We are a family if 3, with some debt, few foals (because sometimes it feels like why even try), and no idea where to start. God always provides for us, but I want to be a wise steward of what he provides.

    Reply
  36. Brittnie (A Joy Renewed)

    January 10, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    Our first child is due in May and I would love to read this book as another way to prepare for the extra expenses that cone with children & as a way to stay updated on the topic of finances/saving in general.

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  37. Talia

    January 10, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    I follow you by email

    Reply
  38. Carrie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    I already get your email newsletter. I would like this book to help us with our adjustment to “retirement/second career” life after more than 24 years in the military, and when I’ve read it I will pass it along to our daughter who married into the military as well. I know from experience that living on enlisted pay is not the easiest with a family and hopefully this book would help both of us at our different stages in our lives.

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  39. Susanne

    January 10, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    I also subscribe on Google Reader.

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  40. Talia

    January 10, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    I shared this on fb

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  41. Arielle

    January 10, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    At 40 I returned to school for nursing. This is supposed to help our budget eventually (as we will soon have two in college) but student loans and convenience-living are increasing our debts along the way. I soooo need to simplify in order to take care of our family while on this journey. It’s ironic, I’m a great organizer of other peoples things, full of great ideas, but with my own family I get bogged down. Looking for counsel from a sister!

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  42. Arielle

    January 10, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    I subscribe! 🙂

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  43. Arielle

    January 10, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    I shared on Facebook. 🙂

    Reply
  44. Tricia at Mom is the Only Girl

    January 10, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    I would love to win this book! I think it would really benefit me right now as I am trying so hard to get organized to reduce stress in my life so I can be present with my boys as a SAHM, and I think one of my stressors is making ends meet on one income. I would love to do better than I am in this area and this book may be just the ticket!

    Reply
  45. Clare

    January 10, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    This book would be very helpful. We have seven children and some of the choices that we have made on their behalf (only Dad working, school choice) have involved financial sacrifice and a larger debt load than is comfortable at our age.

    Reply
  46. Tricia at Mom is the Only Girl

    January 10, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    I’m already a subscriber! (And I am loving your blog!)

    Reply
  47. Arielle

    January 10, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    I tweeted! 🙂

    Reply
  48. Faith

    January 10, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    I subscribe to Keeper of the Home through email and RSS feed.

    Reply
  49. Tracy

    January 10, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    I would love to have a copy of this book to see her take on goal setting. One of my goals for 2012 is to set more financial goals – to be more intentional about where our money is going. Thanks for this give away. I thank the Lord for this ministry.

    Reply
  50. Faith

    January 10, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    One of our financial goals for this semester is to pay off my husbands student loan debt before he begins medical school in the fall. We just finished reading Dave Ramsey’s “Total Money Make-over” together and would love to benefit from reading this together as well.

    Reply
  51. Amanda

    January 10, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    I have been trying very hard to learn everything I can on saving money, so that we can feel more confident having more children and having a stay at home parent

    Reply
  52. Faith

    January 10, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    I shared about this on facebook!

    Reply
  53. Amanda

    January 10, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    I subscribe to emails

    Reply
  54. Lisa

    January 10, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    I would also like to win a copy of this book. God has taught us much about honoring Him with our finances. After reading Crystal’s work for several years, I would greatly enjoy reading her new book and sharing it with several people around us.

    Reply
  55. Jeanna Waters

    January 10, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    I would love to win this book, as we are trying to get out of debt and live freely through the Lord.
    Thank you and God bless,
    Jeanna

    Reply
  56. Hallie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    I’m an email subscriber and a grateful one!

    Reply
  57. Lisa

    January 10, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    I also subscribe by e-mail. Thanks!

    Reply
  58. Jenn

    January 10, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book because I have heard a lot about money saving mom and am curious to know more about her. What a story to think they have paid for their house in cash!!! Staying in budget and being frugal plus living more simply is a goal for me in 2012 and I could use some help. Thanks!

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  59. Jeanna Waters

    January 10, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    I have already subscribed to Keeper of the Home via e-mail

    Reply
  60. Julie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    I subscribe to Keeper email and follow on FB.

    Reply
  61. Hallie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    Would so love this breath of inspiration and discipline.

    Reply
  62. Julie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    I have never set up a budget, but I like the idea. The probably would be a helpful book in getting it set up.

    Reply
  63. Melanie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Already a subscriber to your newsletter.

    I would love this guide to help me keep focus while getting out of debt.

    Thanks for the offer!

    Reply
  64. Mrs. K Hewett

    January 10, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    I would love to have a copy of Crystal’s book. I have been so blessed by her perspective and wisdom in so many areas. We are trying to be better stewards of the resources God has given us & I’m sure this book would be a great help. Thanks!

    Reply
  65. Amanda

    January 10, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    we are currently working on lowering our expenses.

    Reply
  66. Martha

    January 10, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Financial Goal: save $1000 this year! Not as part of an emergency fund, but as our family fun money for next year.

    Reply
  67. Martha

    January 10, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    I am email subscriber.

    Reply
  68. Amanda B

    January 10, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    I subscribe to emails

    Reply
  69. Amanda S

    January 10, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    This sounds like a book I need to read. My husband and I have been sort of struggling with our budget (or lack thereof at times) for a while now and are just starting to try and get a handle on it. It sounds like this book could give us some direction.

    Reply
  70. Lexie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    I would love to learn more about the holistic mindset behind saving money and streamlining life.

    Reply
  71. Lexie

    January 10, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    I am an email subscriber

    Reply
  72. RaisingZ

    January 10, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    We have just started our Total Money Makeover via Dave Ramsey and I think this book would compliment it so nicely. Our goal for 2012 is to become debt free…we already paid off one college loan and if we stay on track, should be debt free by the fall.

    Reply
  73. RaisingZ

    January 10, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    I subscribe to this blog 😉

    Reply
  74. Mrs. Money

    January 10, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    One of our 2012 goals is to set up a savings account for our baby due next month.

    Reply
  75. Mrs. Money

    January 10, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    I subscribe as well!

    Reply
  76. Wick

    January 10, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    Sounds like a good reminder of budgeting that goes beyond finances. Thanks for sharing!! 🙂

    Reply
  77. Melanie C

    January 10, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    I would love to win this book because one of our family goals is to finish paying off our debt (minus the mortgage)within 2 years. We are finishing our second time through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University and while we have learned a lot and have come a long way, I think hearing it from a woman, especially a mom, might make a difference. Let’s face it, men and women operate differently. While Dave has great ideas, he was the one out working while his wife raised the kids and kept the household going. I’d like to hear about how Crystal did it, and what worked the best for her.

    Reply
  78. treebee

    January 10, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    we need to get more of a plan going and prioritize for debt reduction!

    Reply
  79. Christine

    January 10, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    I would like to finally set a budget and stick to it… We have many failed attempts!

    Reply
  80. treebee

    January 10, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    subscribing!

    Reply
  81. Melanie C

    January 10, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    I subscribe by RSS and email to make sure I catch your posts. 🙂

    Reply
  82. Christine

    January 10, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    I am a subscriber.

    Reply
  83. Tammy

    January 10, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    I too am a subscriber to Keeper of the home by e-mail and I would love to give this to my daughter (29) and struggling with her finances.

    Reply
  84. Tammy

    January 10, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    I am a subscriber and would like this book for myself also, there’s always more to learn and be encouraged by.

    Reply
  85. Tammy

    January 10, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    Now to share on facebook!

    Reply
  86. Kim

    January 10, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    I have followed Crystal’s blog for years and have been a regular reader of yours as well. I would love to learn more about saving money. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  87. Carole

    January 10, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    I am an email subscriber. Would love to win this book. Sounds like a very good & helpful read.

    Reply
  88. Nikki B.

    January 10, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    id like to win a copy because i dont come from a financially wise background and thats an area i struggle with constantly in my life and i want that to change but iam kind of lost as to where to start.

    Reply
  89. Nancy Mosley

    January 10, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    It would be so helpful to read this book. With everything going up in prices, with an upcoming move, trying to sell a home and being apart from my husband, trying to set and keep a budget — this book sounds very helpful. Thanks for the chance to win it.

    Reply
  90. Nancy Mosley

    January 10, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    I’m a Keeper at Home subscriber by email.

    Reply
  91. Nikki B.

    January 10, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    iam an email subbie 🙂

    Reply
  92. Paula

    January 10, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    My goal this year is to get our medical bills and a couple school loans paid off.

    Reply
  93. Ashley C

    January 10, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    My husband and I are really trying to create and stay on a budget, we want to buy our own home soon, so this book could really help us out with this. Plus I need to learn to declutter our lives 🙂

    Reply
  94. Ashley C

    January 10, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    I subscribe to Keeper of the Home

    Reply
  95. Gina

    January 10, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    One of my goals for 2012 is to pay off at least 2 of our maxed out credit cards.

    Reply
  96. Gina

    January 10, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    I subscribe via Google!

    Reply
  97. Erika

    January 10, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    I would love to read this book. I am a stay at home mom and my husbands income changes week to week, I could really use help budgeting and with practical goal setting for this season of life. We would also like to pay off his student loans this year!

    Reply
  98. Melissa

    January 10, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    I’m working on my finances this year too! I would love a copy of this book!!

    Reply
  99. Brittany

    January 10, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Would love to have this. Our grocery budget is always changing, yet our needs are not. I just can’t seem to find a plan or strategy that works. Would love Crystal’s insight and suggestions! Great giveaway!

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  100. heidi

    January 10, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    I subscribe to KotH via email.

    Reply
  101. Theresa

    January 10, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    One of our goals this year is to start sending extra money to pay our mortgage. We are putting two children through college; one for their bachelor’s degree and the other child is going through the master’s program. I would love to win this book. Thank you.

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  102. heidi

    January 10, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    I am interested in winning her book for several reasons. We are adding baby number 3 any day. I would love to have more tips on how to help my husband stretch our dollars more. I am always trying to find ways to do this and this book looks very helpful. One of our goals is to remodel a room of our house into a school room without having to borrow money.

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  103. Lauren

    January 10, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    I’d like to adjust our budget so we can put more toward paying off medical school and get out of debt faster!

    Reply
  104. Jennie Johnson

    January 10, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Personally, we would love to get a better grip on our finances so that we are freer to give more.

    Reply
  105. Lauren

    January 10, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    I subscribe via RSS feed

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  106. Holly

    January 10, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    This book sounds like it’s what I need to stay on track this year financially. One of our goals is to add to our “6 months of expenses” emergency fund. I’d love to have that funded by the end of 2012!

    Reply
  107. Jennifer Milner

    January 10, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I subscribe to Keeper of the Home via email.

    Reply
  108. monique

    January 10, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    I’d like to pay off (and close) to credit cards this year. I’ve already paid off 1 (a store card) and closed the account.

    Reply
  109. Diane

    January 10, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    I am always looking for more ideas to save money and Crystal is very inspiring!

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  110. Kasey

    January 10, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    I would like to win this book because we need some creative ideas on how to save for our savings and also for repairs for our rental. We are a young family of 5 and want to be smart about our money now!

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  111. Kasey

    January 10, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    I subscribe via email

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  112. monique

    January 10, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    current email subscriber

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  113. monique

    January 10, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/armsofasister/status/156727998152835072

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  114. Rebekah

    January 10, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Our first baby is due in May & I’d love the insights from this book on how to be better stewards of what God has given us.

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  115. Spring

    January 10, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    I am looking forward to reading this book because of what you said about her big picture approach… this is what I think I need in order to make stronger choices with my finances.

    Reply
  116. Rebekah

    January 10, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    I also subscribe via RSS

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  117. Spring

    January 10, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    I am an subscriber

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  118. Stacy

    January 10, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    We are trying to get out of debt as quickly as possible. Fresh ideas are always welcomed.

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  119. Meghan

    January 10, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    I just started reading Crystal’s blog yesterday, because our grocery budget is out of control. So I’d love to win this book!

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  120. Meghan

    January 10, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    I am subscribed to Keeper of the Home.

    Reply
  121. Meghan

    January 10, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Just tweeted!

    Reply
  122. angi

    January 10, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    I subscribe 🙂

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  123. Stephanie C.

    January 10, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    I would love to win this book!

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  124. angi

    January 10, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Have followed Crystal’s blog since it was born 🙂 Really excited to read the book!

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  125. Sarah

    January 10, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    I would love to win this book to learn about buying items (ie. Car, house) with cash?! Also, I want to continue homeschooling, thus need to increase our income or decrease our outgoing expenses. Thanks!

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  126. Sarah

    January 10, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Also, I subscribe.

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  127. Stephanie C.

    January 10, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    One of our financial goals this year its building a larger emergency fund, and saving cash to make some home repairs/updates.

    Reply
  128. J Kristi

    January 10, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    I have a feeling we would really benefit From a book like this.
    We too have a blog, part-time, journaling our walk through our
    Journey of Faith, called Faithsteaders. We came Back home to Texas on faith to start a Homeschooling football team, which had its first season last year. The Lord has taken us from living in a tent for a month on our friends farm during peach season, to living in a house with holes in the walls and floors, and no hot water or heat, other than a stove. To living an hour away and having to rely on Him for the funds to commute back and forth. When there is a credit card available, and a need present, it is hard to see the forest fir the trees. Some direction and encouragement is needed in the area of our stewardship. We were totally debt free, until last season, and now we feel the weight of some of our choices. Credit=faith not needed, a lot of times.

    Our family is also large. We have 6 children. As a family, we try to teach our children the importance of eating healthy. That takes money! Our food bill is consistently 200-300 per month. We eat as frugally as we know how, but it seems I can’t get it any lower, accept occasionally. I really would like to see that come down. I have begun to make our household products, oil facial clean, make our own toothpaste, lip balm, scrubs, household cleansers, ect. I am on a mission of late. The only things left to make are dishwashing liquid, body soap, booboo cream, and find vitamins or a mixture for our family (I am nursing a 6 month old too, as a side note.

    I often feel we have no funds for anything. A family vacation has been reduced to our moves often. No fun, or at least not very much fun. Personal retreats are null. Dates with my husband rare. There is just nothing extra left each month. We are surviving on the least amount of money we have ever made for the size of family we are. He makes $15 an hour. That’s not much! We made the commitment to me staying home when our first child was born and the Lord has been very faithfull, however we know we could do better in the area of our own stewardship.

    Thank you for your blog. I just love your style. I feel very a kin to you, same interests, ideas, good stuff! I would love to have a copy of this book if at all possible. Blessings. Kristi J.

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    • Rose

      January 10, 2012 at 6:41 AM

      I think you’re doing great on your grocery budget. I’ve once heard that a good guide is $1 per person per meal. Our grocery bill is double of yours and we have 5 children. You have a wonderful testimony of God’s faithfulness in your life and I want to bless you for being a great Mom.

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  129. Anne Good

    January 10, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    I subscribe to Keeper of the Home via email and shared on Facebook 🙂

    I would love to win this book, simply because I need to be Refreshed and excited again about the choices for living simply, frugally and working towards a debt free life. We are currently facing a lay-off in my husbands work and unfortunately it’s taking it’s toll in our home. When thinking about the next few months, I’m overwhelmed with how we will manage. Some new insights would be sooooo appreciated right now!

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  130. Krystal

    January 10, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    I would love to win this book because our first child is due soon and I’m going to quit working to be a full-time mom. This could really help us and we slash our budget 60%!

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  131. Christie E.

    January 10, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book! Our biggest financial goal this year is paying off a student loan! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  132. Krystal

    January 10, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    I subscribe to your feed via email.

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  133. Jessica

    January 10, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    I subscribe through RSS feed

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  134. Christie E.

    January 10, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    I shared this post on Facebook!

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  135. laurie

    January 10, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    subscribed

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  136. Rebekah

    January 10, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Love to win this to learn some great tips on saving money in order to give more of our income away!

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  137. Julie

    January 10, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    One of my goals for 2012 is to be more disciplined with our finances so that we can begin to pay extra on my husband’s student loans. It would be great to read this book to see how another person has lived frugally to achieve their financial goals.

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  138. Jessica

    January 10, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    I would love to read this book. My husband I working hard to remove all of our consumer debt and are learning to save before purchasing rather than purchase and figure out how to pay for it after the fact. I want to teach my kids financial responsibility

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  139. Angie Alford

    January 10, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Yes, I would love a copy. For this year (2012) we are planning for me to go back to work full-time and tackle this debt that is hanging over my head. I am the finance person in the house so this would be great for me to have some support.

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  140. laurie

    January 10, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Tweeted! 🙂

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  141. Becky M

    January 10, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    I would love to win because we are struggling and I could use some fresh ideas.

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  142. Julie

    January 10, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    I also subscribe.

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  143. Deb

    January 10, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    FB’d the giveaway!

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  144. laurie

    January 10, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    tweeted

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  145. Angie Alford

    January 10, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I subscribe via email.

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  146. Becky M

    January 10, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    I subscribe via e-mail.

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  147. candice kelly

    January 10, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    I’d like to win because my family is currently drowning in debt. Our family has grown in size and we’re outgrowing the current home we’re renting. Houses for rent large enough to accommodate us are just too costly. We’d absolutely love to buy a house better suited to our needs for our kids to grow up in but before that is remotely possible we need to get a handle on our finances. I think that book would really help.

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  148. Deb

    January 10, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Already following all of you on RSS. 🙂

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  149. Deb

    January 10, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Winning the book is more frugal than my buying it. 😉

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  150. laurie

    January 10, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Subscribed…

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  151. candice kelly

    January 10, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    I subscribe via email.

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  152. Sarah W

    January 10, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    After taking a little hiatus from budgeting, I’m going to start really sticking to our budget again. I love reading anything that is helpful on that subject!

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  153. Katherine

    January 10, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    You’re on my google reader!

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  154. Jessica

    January 10, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    I would love to win this book! I really want to get my debt paid off this year.

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  155. Katherine

    January 10, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Goal for 2012: Pay off my personal debt!

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  156. Jessica

    January 10, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    I subscribe to you blog via email.

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  157. kimmy

    January 10, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    I want to win this book to save money for our family. My husband is a public school teacher because he feels called to be in our community. I continue to be a stay at home mother of two lovely girls. Our finances seem to shrink each year. I read blogs and am currently working on a coupon routine to save, but I would love to learn more. I find that my friends and I are in the same situation and it would be great to learn more to share too.

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  158. laurie

    January 10, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    I have been working hard towards living debt-free. My goal for 2012 is to have all of my credit card debt GONE! I would love to read this book to help me keep on track, as well as gaining helpful strategies to become, and stay, debt free!

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  159. Miss Maria

    January 10, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    I’m limiting buying coffee this year and overall going out to eat.

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  160. candice kelly

    January 10, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    shared on fb

    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=302985609738415&id=512848216

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  161. Melissa

    January 10, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    I need to win b/c we are trying to pay off credit card debt this year. We need lots of ideas on how to cut cost.

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  162. Melissa

    January 10, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    I follow you via email.

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  163. Tiffany

    January 10, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    I would love to pay off our credit card this year!

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  164. Tiffany

    January 10, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    I am already subscribed 🙂 Thanks!

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  165. Miss Maria

    January 10, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    I subscribe via email!

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  166. Sonya

    January 10, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    I would love to win because I lost my job this past year and I’m trying to help our family stay on budget and cut corners where I can. 🙂

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  167. Chris Floyd

    January 10, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    We’re going through a Dave Ramsey study right now because we really need to get our finances in order. I stay at home to teach our kids and we need to learn to budget and control my husband’s income better. This book looks like just the sort of thing we could benefit from. Thanks for offering it!

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  168. Jennifer

    January 10, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    I just recently started a blog for single mom’s to give them a “hand up” with being in a single parent household and how to accomplish things that you would if two parents were present. The idea is to do reveiws of products, websites, books, etc. of things I use in my own life to keep my household running smoothly. I promote products that make my life easier that I feel they would benefit from also. I think this book would be a good reference to single moms who have no choice sometimes but to live on a budget.

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  169. Sara

    January 10, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    I subscribe via email

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  170. Chris Floyd

    January 10, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    And I subscribe through email.

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  171. Elizabeth

    January 10, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    I love Crystal and have been reading her blog for about two years now. I would love to win a copy of her book! Our financial goals this year include fully funding our emergency fund with 6 months of living expenses as well as doing a few big renovations (i.e. gutting our kitchen) without taking out a loan to do so.

    Thanks for this opportunity!

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  172. Sara

    January 10, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    My husband and I are determined to keep me at home with the kids but have found ourselves struggling to keep our finances in line. I think this book would be very helpful to us to learn HOW to budget better and be better stewards. It is one of our goals for this year to get ON TRACK financially.

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  173. Lisa

    January 10, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    I would love to win this book! I recently finished Organized Simplicity and am decluttering our home. My husband and I have been discussing ways in which to cut costs; from getting rid of our land line to re-evaluating every part of our budget, we are working towards cutting costs as our family grows. Thank you for the opportunity!

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  174. Lisa

    January 10, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    I subscribe to the blog via email. Thanks again!

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  175. Elizabeth

    January 10, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    I have subscribed to the RSS feed 🙂

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  176. Elizabeth

    January 10, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    I also tweeted about the giveaway! 🙂

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  177. Amy Lynne

    January 10, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    I’m a subscriber!

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  178. Lisa

    January 10, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    I do not have twitter or facebook accounts, but I emailed a bunch of ladies about this blog and the giveaway. Does that count?

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  179. Amy Lynne

    January 10, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    I would love to have an extra copy to give to my sister who may be transitioning to a WAHM. I know the tips could help both of us!

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  180. Amy D

    January 10, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    I would like to learn how to stretch my grocery/household budget this year.

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  181. Amy D

    January 10, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    I’m a subscriber to KOTH 🙂

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  182. Debbie

    January 10, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    I would love to win this because we are expecting our first child soon! We are responsible with our money, but I would love to read more about what that looks like as a growing family.

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  183. Amy Lynne

    January 10, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Just tweeted about the giveaway!

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  184. Chris Floyd

    January 10, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    I shared this on facebook as well!

    Reply
  185. Debbie

    January 10, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    I follow you through google reader now too!

    Reply
  186. Kaight

    January 10, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    I’m a subscriber!

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  187. Nancy

    January 10, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    We have been trying to cut back here, but I would love more ideas on how to do that.

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  188. Kaight

    January 10, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Our goal is to pay off the debt from our adoption of twin toddlers last year!

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  189. Nancy

    January 10, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    I subscribe via google reader.

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  190. Melody

    January 10, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    I would love to read this book! My husband is going through seminary right now , so our budget is pretty tight.

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  191. Melody

    January 10, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    I also subscribe

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  192. Nancy

    January 10, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I shared on Facebook.

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  193. Kirstin

    January 10, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    My biggest financial goal for 2012 is to stay debt-free. It will be challenging but not nearly as stressful as juggling credit card bills!

    Reply
  194. Kirstin

    January 10, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    I subscribe via Goggle reader.

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  195. sarah

    January 10, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    I would love a copy of this book. I’m already subscribed to your blog. We are working hard to decrease our debt. It is a crazy goal given the size of our debt but by the end of 2012 we would love to be debt free. I’ve cut, simplified all that I can but I know there has to be some other ways I haven’t thought of yet.

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  196. Stephanie

    January 10, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Our financial goals for this year revolve primarily around eliminating the credit card debt we have racked up while we dealt (somewhat poorly) with the stress of a difficult living situation. I would also like to be able to put aside savings for us to go on a vacation without using our credit card at all.

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  197. Erica

    January 10, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    I subscribe to KOTH.

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  198. Stephanie

    January 10, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    I subscribe via Google reader.

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  199. Sue

    January 10, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    I’d like to read this book whether I win it or borrow from the library. I’ve been a sahm to seven for 28 years and have been able to manage our finances very well; however, there is always more to learn and new attitudes to take on in order to keep on the right track.
    Oh, and I already subscribe by RSS Feed; I wouldn’t want to miss a post! 🙂

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  200. Erica

    January 10, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    I am working on coming home to be a full-time stay-at-home mom so we are looking at transitioning to one income.

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  201. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    I would love to win this book! As a big Crystal Paine fan already, I am particularly interested to read what she has to say about goal-setting. This is an area where I struggle, and it would be great to have her insights to help me do this for myself.

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  202. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    I am a subscriber through Google Reader. Thank you!!!

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  203. Danielle

    January 10, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    I would like to win because the Lord is calling me to quit my full time job and it is a real step of faith. It will mean I need all the ideas I can get to reduce cost here at home, especially my $450.00 a month grocery budget.

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  204. Danielle

    January 10, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    I am a current “Keeper” email subscriber

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  205. Janeen Frost

    January 10, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I would love to read this book because it looks like it’s full of wisdom and advice!

    Reply
  206. Janeen Frost

    January 10, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I am an email subscriber!

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  207. Brianne

    January 10, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    2012…the year we stay on a budget and therefore continue to give generously despite a smaller income!

    Reply
  208. Brianne

    January 10, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    I’m an email subscriber!

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  209. Rose Stoltzfus

    January 10, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    I subscribe.

    Reply
  210. Krista

    January 10, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    I need a copy of this book. I’m working on Dave Ramsey’s baby steps now and would love to read more tips on saving money.

    Reply
  211. Krista

    January 10, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    I subscribe to Keeper of the Home

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  212. Rose

    January 10, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    I’ve shared this on facebook.

    Reply
  213. Cathy V

    January 10, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    we’d like to pay off my student loans this year.

    Reply
  214. Cathy V

    January 10, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    i subscribe through google reader

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  215. Lisa

    January 10, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    We’re on a tight budget… married a couple years ago & have a baby… I feel like I have a lot to learn about living on a low budget & would love to learn more. I think this book would be perfect! Hope I win!

    Reply
  216. Lisa

    January 10, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    I’m subscribed to keeper of the home. 🙂

    Reply
  217. Joy R.

    January 10, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    I plan on streamlining my budget, which is already working well, but I want to improve on it. I also want to do more for myself, instead of paying others, basically.

    Reply
  218. Joy R.

    January 10, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    I subscribe through e-mail and RSS, as well as FB and Twitter.

    Reply
  219. Rebecca Jacobson

    January 10, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    I would love to win a copy of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget as I have followed and learned from her for several years!

    Reply
  220. Jennifer

    January 10, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    I subscribe through email.

    Reply
  221. Rebecca Jacobson

    January 10, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    I subscribe to Keeper vai email. 🙂

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  222. Rose

    January 10, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    I would like to win because this year we’re finally doing a budget. I don’t have a clue where all our money is going – except where I’ve written all expenses down the past couple years. It’s time to set goals. Thank you for your encouraging blog. I am inspired and amazed how some of you younger folks show us how it’s done. No looking back and dwelling on regrets, it’s time to move forward. God is SO GOOD! He has blessed us despite our failures and we give Him praise.

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  223. Jana

    January 10, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    I would really like to learn to live much more frugally and how to set financial goals as well. I feel like, because of lack of time, we are not being good stewards of our money. Hopefully this book will help change that! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  224. Jennifer

    January 10, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    I would love a copy of the book because I am always trying to simplify our budget and make it work for us as easily as possible!

    Reply
  225. Jana

    January 10, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    I’m already subscribed to Keeper of the Home, for a year or two now!

    Reply
  226. Joy R.

    January 10, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Just posted to Facebook and Twitter!

    Reply
  227. Amy

    January 10, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    I would love to read this book. We always seem to struggle just to have enough grocery money each month and would love to get our finances in a better spot with our limited income.

    Reply
  228. Hilarie

    January 10, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    I enjoy my email subscription to Keeper of the Home as well as M

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    • Hilarie

      January 10, 2012 at 6:33 AM

      Money saving mom. I have been looking forward to reading this.

      Reply
  229. Jacque

    January 10, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    I subscribe via email

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  230. Kim

    January 10, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    I am an email subscriber!!!!

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  231. Janet Bradley

    January 10, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    I would like to win, not for me, but for my daughter. They are a young married couple with financial problems and this would help them. I counsel them all I can, but we all know how that goes! Coming from somewhere else may be just the ticket!

    Reply
  232. Jacque

    January 10, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    I need a little help with setting and sticking to our financial goals

    Reply
  233. Kim

    January 10, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    I am a RSS subscriber.

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  234. sarah i

    January 10, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    One of my financial goals for 2012 is to oneonta consumer debt free….we are so close and when eliminate that debt it will definitely boost our momentum. With savings and giving!

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    • sarah i

      January 10, 2012 at 6:35 AM

      Haha not oneonta but BE debt free….stupid auto correct

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  235. Kim

    January 10, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    I would love to win this book, because I have been an avid follower of Crystal’s on her website as well as Facebook. I find her advice invaluable. As a single mother of three, I need all the financial help I can get.

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  236. amber

    January 10, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    I am an email subscriber.

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  237. Denise

    January 10, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    I would love a copy of this book because there is always something new to learn. You can not have to much information on this subject! Thank you got the opportunity to get a copy of this great book.

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  238. Amber

    January 10, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I would like to receive this book to gain knowledge as to how to get my family out of debt…we have five children, I homeschool, my husband is a pastor.. I would love to know how to lower our grocery bill, as we are on a special diet!!!

    Reply
  239. amber

    January 10, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Our family has medical debt that we are trying to pay off and we would love some insight from this book- it sounds great!

    Reply
  240. Allison

    January 10, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I am an email subscriber!

    Reply
  241. Denise

    January 10, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I am an RSS subscriber

    Reply
  242. Megan

    January 10, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    I am a subrsciber!

    Reply
  243. Allison

    January 10, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    I would love some tips for making my budget work even better!

    Reply
  244. Megan

    January 10, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I would love to win because I am trying to totally redesign our budget right now.

    Reply
  245. christen

    January 10, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    This couldn’t come at a better time for us!!! We have just decided that we want to move to a cash only budget….and want to try and cut back on expenses! It would be so wonderful to be able to have this resource!

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  246. Lennette Daniels

    January 10, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    One of my financial goals this year is to pay down my student loans.

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  247. Carrie Kozlowski

    January 10, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    I am trying to cut down our food budget and this book would be a great blessing.

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  248. Lennette Daniels

    January 10, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    I am a subscriber through email.

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  249. Carrie

    January 10, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    I just subscribed.

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  250. Carrie

    January 10, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    I posted you on Facebook.

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  251. Melissa

    January 10, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    I am an email subscriber!

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  252. Amanda

    January 10, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    I have been wanting to read this book for a couple weeks now! We have made a strong commitment to get out of the last of our medical bill debt by March but it’s hard when I’m also teaching myself how to be frugal in the process. 🙂

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  253. Amanda

    January 10, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    I am an email subscriber!

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  254. Amanda

    January 10, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    I would love to win this book because I am on the debt free journey. I’m now consumer debt free, and working to save for a big move in June. I need some help keeping it up. My goal is to continue to not use credit cards and to save as much money as possible before our move.

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  255. Melissa

    January 10, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    I would like to win this book because we are currently trying to get out of debt. My husband works TWO full-time jobs so I can be home with our three children (ages 5, 3, and 1)…but it isn’t enough “extra” to really make much forward progress each month. I want to do more to help with the process–but there isn’t much I can do while home with three little ones. I bet this book would give me more ideas that I’ve not thought of before! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  256. Amanda

    January 10, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    I am a subscriber through Google reader 🙂

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  257. Raquel H.

    January 10, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    My goal is to stretch our dollars further so I can be home with my little ones, as least for most of the year. This would be really helpful.

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  258. Wendi S

    January 10, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    One of our financial goals for 2012 is to build an adoption fund :).

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  259. Kate

    January 10, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    I would like to see the book to get a new perspective on money. I am a teen looking to learn everything I can about money before I am out on my own. A book with a Christian perspective AND no debt AND a stay at home mom would be awesome. Thanks!

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  260. Wendi S

    January 10, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    I’m a subscriber.

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  261. Rebecca :)

    January 10, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    I’m a current e-mail subscriber… but, I would really love to win a copy of this book. Even though my husband makes a decent salary, we live in a high-cost part of the country, we have basically no savings and are scrimping each month to try and pay our credit card bill (since we put everything there to easily track it all). That’s probably not the best way. We will be making some major changes (like taking our son out of Christian school and start homeschooling), but we definitely need some help to cut costs (from areas we must not even be thinking about) & start s-a-v-i-n-g! Also, I don’t usually make New Years resolutions, but I’ve made a goal for this year to really just pare down and live more simply. 🙂

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  262. Ryann

    January 10, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    I am an email subscriber.

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  263. Kate

    January 10, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    I subscribe to your reader.

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  264. Diane

    January 10, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    I would love to win this book as my husband and I are working on living simply in 2012, and are systematically going through each area of our lives that we can do that in. Finances are definitely on the list.

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  265. Ryann

    January 10, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    We really need help creating a usable budget. We did ok before our DD was born, but now “budget” is sort of a joke with us. We need to make it a reality.

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  266. Julie

    January 10, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    I just got married so having Money Saving Mom’s book would help us start our life together with combined finances.

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  267. Diane

    January 10, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    I am a subscriber through email.

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  268. Holly

    January 10, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    I subscribed to KOTH by e-mail.

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  269. Lisa Basner

    January 10, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    I would love to receive a copy of Money Saving Mom’s Budget! I am a widow with two young children, I stay at home with them, and am always trying to find more frugal ways to do or make things.

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  270. Bethany

    January 10, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    I would love to win this book. One of our financial goals for 2012 is to completely eliminate my debt. We took care of my husband’s last year. 🙂

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  271. Lisa Basner

    January 10, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    I am a subscriber through email.

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  272. Lisa Basner

    January 10, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    I posted this giveaway on my facebook page.

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  273. Holly

    January 10, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book because my husband and I are dedicated to frugal living in order to be good stewards of what God has given us. This book would be a great asset to our goals!

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  274. Kimberly

    January 10, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    This book sounds awesome! Our goal this year is to continue snowballing our debt payments. We were able to pay off both our cars in 2011 which feels so amazing!

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  275. Julie

    January 10, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    I am a current email subscriber. This book really excites me! I have set some pretty big financial goals for myself this year that will require a lot of discipline. I’d love to read Crystal’s advise. Thanks!

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  276. Kristianna Myus

    January 10, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    I would love a copy of Crystal’s book! My husband lost his business in 2008 and went back to college in 2009. We had to sell our home through a short sale and are currently living with friends until he finishes school. He only has 3 semesters left!!!! We have some debt that needs to be taken care of and we are living on $880 a month as a family of 7! Any information on how to do this more effectively would be wonderful!

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  277. Katie

    January 10, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    I would love to have a copy of this book. Our big financial goal for 2012 is to get our big emergency fund full and start saving to buy our next car with cash.

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  278. Angela

    January 10, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    I would love a copy of this book! My goal this year is to pay down half of my credit card debt. (at least!)

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  279. Ashleigh Bailey

    January 10, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    One of my financial goals for 2012 is to save more to allow us to purchase our first home!

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  280. April Todd

    January 10, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    I would love to read Money Saving Mom’s new release! My husband and I are deeply in debt with credit cards, student loans, mortgage, personal loans, etc., and have three boys, ages 10, 9, and 7. Things are tight and I am always looking for ways to save. I love her tips and would love to save even more so that our family can get out of the debt hole we’ve dug.

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  281. Britt T.

    January 10, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    I would like to begin saving money this year instead of spending it!

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  282. Britt T.

    January 10, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    I’m an email subscriber!

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  283. Meaghan

    January 10, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    MY goal for 2012 is to get out of the paycheck-to-paycheck trap and stop spending every penny that comes in the door (and then some).

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  284. Lynn

    January 10, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    I’ve read Crystal’s website on and off for about 5 years and have always been amazed at how wise she is for how young she is! I have a few of her early e-books and would be interested in reading this book. There is always lots more to learn on how to be wise in spending our hard-earned money.

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  285. Lennette Daniels

    January 10, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    I tweeted about this giveaway. https://twitter.com/#!/SoccerMomKnits/status/156756245343244288

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  286. Lori

    January 10, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    I just linked to you via facebook, and am quickly falling in love with your blog! Thanks for the giveaway of this book. We budget (or at least we have a budget on paper!). We’d like to be better stewards with our funds, not so much to make ends meet, but to be better able to help meet other ends…Again, thanks for all you’re doing!

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  287. Becky L

    January 10, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    I follow by email!

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  288. Becky L

    January 10, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I want to pay off my student loans in 2012!!

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  289. Leah Atha

    January 10, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I am an RSS subscriber!

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  290. Cindy Barnett

    January 10, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    I would love to win a copy because I need to get my finanical life in order. My husband has been laid off from his job 5 times in the last 4 years. He’s working now but we are struggling to get caught up after his most recent lay-off.

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  291. Suk Eng

    January 10, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    My financial goal for 2012 is to save $5,000.

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  292. Tammy

    January 10, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    My challenge is feeding 7 kids healthy with lots of choices on a budget. I would love to know her secret!

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  293. Jessii

    January 10, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    I wold love to win a copy of this book, I could really use a variety of tips for saving money. I try to use coupons but don’t always have success!

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  294. lyss

    January 10, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Would love to win this book! This may be a weird financial goal, but I aim to let my hubby make decisions without objecting about what things cost. And I will pray more for him to make the right decisions! 🙂

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  295. lyss

    January 10, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    I subscribe via email

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  296. Holly

    January 10, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    I want to read this so we can get control of our budget. We do good for awhile and then it just seems to go wild.

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  297. [email protected]

    January 10, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    I would love a copy – I think the goal planning would be very helpful to me. I am a regular reader of MoneySavingMom, so I know her thought process on goals would be valuable!

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  298. [email protected]

    January 10, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    I subscribe to your blog via email!

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  299. Patty

    January 10, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    I would love to win The Money Saving Mom’s Budget because I’m currently going through Dave Ramsey’s FPU classes, and I think this book would compliment Dave’s program very well. I’ve learned a ton about how badly I’ve mismanaged my finances, and I want to learn to be frugal (with gazelle intensity!) I’m so glad I stumbled upon your blog, and I’ll be checking out Mrs. Paige’s blog as well. I have a frugal uncle, whom my mom has laughed at all her life. If I had only appreciated early how wise he was…..

    already subscribing via e-mail

    liked you on facebook. And I hope all my friends come and check out your site!

    Patty

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  300. Holly

    January 10, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    I subscribe to your feed

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  301. Amanda Mason

    January 10, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    I would love to win this book in order to learn better techniques for getting credit card debt under control.

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  302. Michelle Kozel

    January 10, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I would love to win a copy because I was off of work for two years. I have returned to work part-time. In the meanwhile, I have accumulated credit card debt and went through most of my money that was in my 401K. I am on a tight budget and am working towards building a savings account and paying off one credit card this year.

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  303. Stephanie

    January 10, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I am a subscriber through email

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  304. Gina

    January 10, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    One of our family’s financial goals this year is to pay off our medical bills and start rebuilding our savings. Thanks for hosting the giveaway! 🙂

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  305. Leah Atha

    January 10, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    One of my financial goals for 2012 is to be under budget each month, especially the food category!

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  306. Erin

    January 10, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    I currently subscribe to this blog via email :0)

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  307. Heather G.

    January 10, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    My main goal this year is to pay off our outstanding debt!

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  308. Jennifer

    January 10, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I would love to win a copy of the book, it would the budget sensible thing to do : ) Or I might just have to encourage our library to buy a copy.

    – Jen

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  309. Anjanette

    January 10, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I love Crystal’s blog, and am eager to read her book. We will be working through a year of more expenses and less income, so I’d love to glean some wisdom! I’m glad to hear (read) you say that you still found it helpful despite already being frugal. I know it will be inspiring in any case.

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  310. Anjanette

    January 10, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    I subscribe via email

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  311. Jenni

    January 10, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    We are saving up money for my husband to go back to school without getting a loan and to live off our savings during that time. This book would be SO helpful! 🙂

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  312. Stephanie

    January 10, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    I would love a copy of this book because I am currently a stay at home mom. We adopted our son in December 2010 and felt that my staying home with him was the best decision. It has ment a lot of changes, both personal and financial. We gave up 1/2 our income, we are trying to pay off debt and save for college and maybe a future adoption. It has been a major adjustment for me to leave the workforce and to learn to adjust my spending and my thoughts on money to our new lifestyle. I would love to read her tips and suggestions and begin to incorporate them into our family. Thanks!

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  313. Michelle Kozel

    January 10, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I subscribe through my google homepage!

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  314. Kim

    January 10, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I would like to win this book in order to gain more momentum as my husband and I pay down our debt. Learning how to set financial goals that are motivating and challenging would be very beneficial to us!

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  315. Jenni

    January 10, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I subscribe via RSS

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  316. Kanesha

    January 10, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I want my family to be debtfree and having saving for our children’s college.

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  317. Kim

    January 10, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I subscribe via email.

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  318. Lee Webster

    January 10, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I love the idea of a holistic approach. I think so much of financial change really should be based in a paradigm shift of how you look at everything, and not only following a very specific plan. More success would probably be found if people connected the two. I’m very interested in hearing her take on this from what you described!

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  319. Katie S

    January 10, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    We are planning to finish our goal to being debt free this year! If we can do it (and we should be able to!), we will have paid of almost $40,000 of debt in 3 years while living off a salary of less than $2000/month! We can do anything through determination, patience, and CHRIST!

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  320. Anjanette

    January 10, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    just shared on FB.

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  321. Katie S

    January 10, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Subscribed via email!

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  322. Lee Webster

    January 10, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I subscribe!

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  323. Jessica

    January 10, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I will never ever forget the prayer I prayed three years ago at the stoplight leaving the school where I taught. I was six months pregnant, and sobbing. “God, please, please show me the way that I can stay home with this baby.” It looked bleak, but God provided: a new job for my husband, part-time writing work for me, a million ways to lower our expenses. God answered that prayer! Now, in 2012, one of me financial goals is to (again) create a money spending tracker for all the categories in our budget. I have such a hard time finding/making one that is easy to do and read! Would love to know other people’s systems for tracking their spending!
    I am a current subscriber via email to Keeper of the Home. 🙂

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  324. Kristine

    January 10, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Our goal financial goal this year is to be more mindful of everything we spend. I would love a copy of this book to help us on our journey.

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  325. Katie S

    January 10, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Shared on Facebook

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  326. Lee Webster

    January 10, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    I retweeted!

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  327. Katie S

    January 10, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Tweeted it!

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  328. Kristine

    January 10, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Just subscribed 🙂

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  329. Jenni

    January 10, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Shared on FB

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  330. Jenni

    January 10, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Shared on Twitter

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  331. Keila McKnight

    January 10, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    One of our goals for 2012 is saving up to buy a second car with cash. We are working on a budget for the first time and I am super excited to read Crystal’s book for tips and inspiration!

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  332. Lisa in NM

    January 10, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    We have already made some of the changes listed in Crystal’s book…no credit cards for example…but we need to do more. Her book would give me new ideas and inspiration. I just told dh this weekend we need to set goals and make plans to better manage our money. One goal is to rebuild our savings striving for the 6-month emergency fund mentioned by Dave Ramsey. We also want to start using cash for grocery shopping so we can actually see what’s being spent.

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  333. Lisa in NM

    January 10, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    I am an email subscriber.

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  334. Tracy B

    January 10, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    I would love to learn how to budget myself better and find new ways to save money. 🙂

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  335. Jenny Hill

    January 10, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    My financial goals for 2012 are to get out of debt and be a better steward of the money God had blessed us with. My husband is the sole breadwinner in our family and I would like to do a better job with our income so that he may have peace and less worry about money.

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  336. Jenny Hill

    January 10, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Postd on my Facebook page:)

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  337. Grace

    January 10, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    My husband and I have 2 pretty huge financial goals for this year: pay off his student loan completely, begin a good chunk of savings for adoption. I’d love to read this book to learn some more strategies.

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  338. Grace

    January 10, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    I already subscribed to Keeper of the Home.

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  339. Sarah

    January 10, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    We started a Budget just last year. I got married young and was never really trained to handle money so we got into some debt issues. I am slowly learning and I would like to learn more about how to save more money.

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  340. Grace

    January 10, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I posted about the giveaway on Facebook.

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  341. Linda

    January 10, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I am subscribed by email

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  342. brandi

    January 10, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    one of my financial goals is to learn how to save on groceries this year we are a family of 6 and i spend a ridiculous amount and i want ot learn how to budget!

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  343. Lisa Mather

    January 10, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    One of my goals is to expand my etsy shop in order to have more purse money for fun things to do with my kids. This book looks like a great way to help me get my family’s expenses on track. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Lisaandmariahcreations(at)gmail(dot)com

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  344. Erin

    January 10, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    I can’t wait to read this book! I’m most excited to read her chapter on goal setting because I’ve been working on that area of my life for 2012.

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  345. Erin

    January 10, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Email subscriber!

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  346. Linda

    January 10, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    I think Money Saving Mom’s blog is great. I would love to own her book. We are working on paying off my husband’s credit card and preparing for a possible decrease in future income.

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  347. Dana

    January 10, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    One of our goals for this year is to save $15,000 for a emergency savings fund. We just became debt free!

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  348. Nikki

    January 10, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    I’d love to win this book to get me started on balancing a budget better. We watch our money, but we don’t break it down enough.

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  349. Jenny

    January 10, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I subscribe via RSS feed. Thanks for the chance.

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  350. Julie

    January 10, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    I would like this book because I am always trying and failing at getting our budget in check.

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  351. Linnea

    January 10, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    I’d love to win!! One of our financial goals is to get some long term retirement money invested in mutual funds by March 31.

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  352. Julie

    January 10, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    I subscribe to your feed.

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  353. Teresa

    January 10, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    We have little debt (aside of our home) and live on a budget, but we are often frustrated in that it still takes so much money for day to day living. I am looking for ways to continue to cut our finances – possibly it lies in my mindset…. I would love to see what the book says.

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  354. marilyn

    January 10, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I subscribe via email. Love any savy financial guidance and help to be more fiscally responsible. Being a good steward of our finances is a major focus of mine right now.

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  355. Renee W.

    January 10, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    I subscribe!

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  356. Danielle

    January 10, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    I subscribe to KOTH emails.

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  357. Amy N.

    January 10, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    I would love to win this book because I need to know more about budgeting, especially now that my husband is back to school full time and we have 6 children!

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  358. Ryann

    January 10, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    I retweeted your post on Twitter.

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  359. megan

    January 10, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    subscribed by email!

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  360. Renee W.

    January 10, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I liked your facebook page and shared on my page. I would love to win a copy of Money Saving Mom’s book. Thanks!

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  361. LLL

    January 10, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I’d love to read this book because I just lost my job and I need to find ways to budget well. Between losing my job and having a miscarriage…I’m overwhelmed.

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  362. marilyn

    January 10, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    I subscribe via email. Love ideas to help me and my family be more fiscally responsible

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  363. Denise L. Moser

    January 10, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    I have been trying to pare down our expenses so that we are not always living paycheck to paycheck. I would really enjoy having this book to help with the budgeting and reducing clutter. My goal for this year is to not have any bills go past due once my hubby starts his new job.

    I subscribed by e-mail and shared on facebook

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  364. megan

    January 10, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Our main goals for 2012 include paying off both my car and my husband’s retirement loan – we’re always looking for tips to save a few more $$$!

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  365. Jill W

    January 10, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    I already subscribe! Love this blog!

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  366. Michele M

    January 10, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    When I read that all proceeds of the book are going to Compassion International, I had to order one. I would love to win another one to give to a friend!

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  367. Jill W

    January 10, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    My financial goal is to pay off my car by 12.31.12.

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  368. Theresa

    January 10, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    My husband and I just purchased “You Need a Budget” software (it was a blog recommend–yours?) and are trying to get out of debt and make it possible to live on less so he can get out of the factory as well as other goals. Would like to read this book . . .

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  369. Cathy B.

    January 10, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book! My husband and I just went through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Program, and are working to eliminate debt. This book would be very helpful, because we’ve already streamlined and simplified and new ideas would be great!

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  370. Cathy B.

    January 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    I subscribe to Keeper of the Home via email.

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  371. Jill W

    January 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Facebooked 🙂

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  372. Karen

    January 10, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    I read your blog and would love to win the book. Working toward being debt free is a good New Year’s resolution.

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  373. Emily

    January 10, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    In a few months, my husband and I are expecting our first (miracle) baby. When he is born, we’ll gain one more body to our family, lose one income, yet still need to function enough to pay our regular bills, our car payment, mortgage, and a hefty student loan. I would love to win Crystal’s book to gain some wisdom in finances!

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  374. Emily Murnen

    January 10, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    I subscribe via RSS

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  375. Christy

    January 10, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    This books sounds like a good starting point, to getting myself on track!

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  376. Kelly

    January 10, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    I would love to win this book because this year we are really trying to focus on tightening the spending budget so that we can put more towards some other savings goals.

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  377. Angela

    January 10, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    It would be wonderful to win this book! My husband and I are very discouraged about our finances — we are in way over our heads after years of health issues that greatly impacted my husband’s income. I’ve been home with my kids for over 10 years — homeschooling for 5 of them — and we’ve been toying with the idea of having me find a job. It would be difficult, but we’ll do it if we must. Having some ideas to give our budget a boost would be a great help.
    Also, I subscribe via email!

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  378. Kelly

    January 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I subscribe via email

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  379. Ursula Liao

    January 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Wow, this sounds like an awesome book. I would love to read it myself, learn a lot from it, and then give it to one of my friends who I know would benefit from it as well.

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  380. Rachel @RunningRachel

    January 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I would love to win this book because we are needing a major overhaul of our finances/budget. We recently sold our home, living on less, and trusting God to meet all our ‘needs’. I think this book would be a great tool to assess our ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ and find balance with our finances. 🙂

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  381. Karen Burkholder

    January 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I would love to win a copy. I read money saving mom and appreciate all the tips and advice she gives.

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  382. Jennifer

    January 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I would like to win the book, because we struggle with budgeting on a commission only income. Maybe she has some tips for that.

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  383. Kelly

    January 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I retweeted this

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  384. Ursula Liao

    January 10, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I’m already subscribed to Keeper of the Home via e-mail.

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  385. Rachel @RunningRachel

    January 10, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I subscribe to your blog via RSS 🙂

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  386. Jennifer

    January 10, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I am already subscribed to Keeper of the Home. Lovely site!

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  387. Rebecca

    January 10, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    One of our financial goals is going to be having a goal. It seems that in the past it has been difficult sticking with a budget because we really didn’t have a solid goal for doing it and it would just eventually fall by the wayside. I would love to win this book and be inspired to set solid goals!!

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  388. Ashley

    January 10, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I would love to read this book. It’s great to keep learning and thinking about these things so we can steward what the Lord has given to us more effectively.

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  389. Beckwood

    January 10, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Our biggest financial goal is still the same… getting rid of our debt! I really things this book and its practical guidelines will help.

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  390. Heidi Peyton

    January 10, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I already subscribe and love all the articles. This book would be helpful for anyone trying to save during this economy.

    Warmly,
    Heidi

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  391. Jeanne

    January 10, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Shared on Facebook!

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  392. Ashley

    January 10, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    I’m subscribed via RSS.

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  393. Rachel @RunningRachel

    January 10, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    tweet: http://twitter.com/RunningRachel/statuses/156769888160063488

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  394. RG

    January 10, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    I subscribe via email.

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  395. Jennifer

    January 10, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    I tweeted about this giveaway!

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  396. charis

    January 10, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    i would love to win this book. we have been very intentional with how we manage our finances, which has become especially important in our lives now living on a missionary income in the most expensive state of our nation with 6 (soon to be 7) family members! i love the emphasis on giving and would love to glean as much as i can from her… i find every time i read about this topic i learn a new tip that is so valuable to my family.

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  397. RG

    January 10, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I would like to read this book because I want my husband to know that I am constantly looking for ways to improve and streamline our use of God’s resources. He does most of the financial stuff in our home, but I always want him to know I appreciate his sacrifices so I can stay home with the kids and seek to be wise and not extraneous in what I present as needs.

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  398. charis

    January 10, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    i am a subscriber to keeper of the home via google reader.

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  399. Jeanne

    January 10, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Subscribed via e-mail a while ago – does that count? ;-p

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  400. Sarah Bloss

    January 10, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    I would like to be entered in the giveaway

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  401. MonicaM

    January 10, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Our biggest financial goal in 2012 is to have both of our vehicles paid in full, and pay down student loans. This book would help us create a budget to make that Goal a reality.

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  402. Sarah Bloss

    January 10, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    I subscribed via email also

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  403. MonicaM

    January 10, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    I have added your blog to my Google reader on my iGoogle home page! 🙂

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  404. Sharmista

    January 10, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    One of my financial goals is to stop spending money on things we don’t need. I’m a big impulse buyer, especially online, so this is a big one for us.

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  405. Sharmista

    January 10, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    I subscribe to KOTH via email.

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  406. Amy

    January 10, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    I’d love to win a copy! I just graduated from college and I’m getting married in a month… So I’m at the beginning of my financial independence, and about to join with a partner who’s in the same place. We’re trying to start out with good habits, and it sounds like this book would help!

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  407. Becky

    January 10, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    I feel like I NEED this book! My husband and I have purposed to get
    out of debt this year. I’m sure this book would be a help to us.

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  408. Jeanne

    January 10, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Fiscal goals for 2012: get back out of CC debt (shouldn’t be hard), pay off car (wouldn’t have been an issue if we hadn’t gotten in CC debt in the first place), adjust our budget to accommodate small income increase while moving into a place large enough for our family of 5 to breathe … and hopefully start an emergency reserve.
    … I’d also like to learn how to have an unexpected baby without landing a bit in debt. :-p

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  409. CW

    January 10, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    There is a difference between the way we live and our ideals. I’d love to save up and add an addition to our home so that we could entertain better.

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  410. Amy

    January 10, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    I subscribe to email updates 🙂

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  411. Danielle A.

    January 10, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I would love to win this book as I am always wanting to improve how savvy I can be with our finances. Especially now, we are entering parenthood, and there is a chance of me being a stay at home mom if God graces us with this opportunity! So anything to help us be good stewards of his gifts, the better!

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  412. CW

    January 10, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I am an email subscriber.

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  413. Felicia

    January 10, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I subscribe to KOTH emails!

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  414. Corie

    January 10, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I would absolutely love a copy of this book! We are leaving active duty military service this year, which we are thrilled about! My husband will be able to be home with our children, rather than spending most of his time on the other side of the world. We know that God will provide for us financially, but we also know that it is going to take some extra discipline on our part. We have been struggling with how to re-work our budget and where to make changes. This book would be a huge blessing to us as we work and pray through these changes!

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  415. Sharmista

    January 10, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Facebooked about the giveaway.

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  416. Brooke

    January 10, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I would love a copy of this book. I would like some new ideas to help our family along!

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  417. Trina W.

    January 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book because I think it would be helpful to our family in so many ways! We need to work on our finances in every respect and believe that this book would be a great guide to help us!

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  418. Corie

    January 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I subscribe via email. 🙂

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  419. Trina W.

    January 10, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I already subscribe to your site via RSS Feed.

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  420. vera gorchakov

    January 10, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    My family really needs to go on a budget, hopeing that this book will inspire us to do that.

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  421. Jennifer

    January 10, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I would like this book to get ideas on de-cluttering and how this helps with our finances. I’m a ‘pile’ person with many in our home. It sounds like an awesome book that could be done with our home-educated children also.

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  422. vera gorchakov

    January 10, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I subscride via email

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  423. Felicia

    January 10, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    My family is working on personal goal setting as part of our family goals for this coming year, how timely this book would be. Our 2 dd save their offering allowance (not the tithe) to put together at the end of the year to support World Vision; in the past they have bought rabbits and chickens, goats and seeds for families in other countries. One of their goals is to save enough to buy a cow at the end of 2012 through this ministry.

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  424. Jennifer

    January 10, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I subscribe via email.

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  425. Carrie

    January 10, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    I would love this book. I have been trying to figure out how to budget and save money and it seems so overwhelming. I am a stay at home mom and my husband is starting a grass fed beef and organic vegetable farm, so we HAVE to budget and just can’t get a grip on how to do it. This books seems like it could answer our questions!

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  426. Carrie

    January 10, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    I subscribe via email.

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  427. Corie

    January 10, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Shared about this giveaway on facebook! 🙂

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  428. Stephanie S

    January 10, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    I would love to win this book because we are really trying to get a handle on our finances. We don’t have a lot of debt, but we have no budget and don’t even know where to begin. We would love to learn how to save more so I could stop working full time and possible move to just a part time position.

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  429. Stephanie S

    January 10, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    I already subscribe via email 🙂

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  430. kathryn

    January 10, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    would love some fresh inspiration on paying down our debt this year!

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  431. Anne

    January 10, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    This sounds like a great book to own. Most books on saving money focus on lists of things to do to cut costs. The description of this book beginning with examining your life and setting goals is intriguing to me. We are debt-free except for our mortgage, and want to pay that off, but have found it difficult to keep that as a priority.

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  432. Anne

    January 10, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    I subscribe via email.

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  433. Lana

    January 10, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    I am a SAHM on a teacher’s income, so you know I have to budget. I follow Crystal’s blog and look forward to her incite daily! I would love, love, love to win Crystal’s book to put me on the right track budgeting!

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  434. Michelle

    January 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    With my husband finishing school and looking for a ‘real’ job, 2012 will (God-willing) be a great time to get started on the right foot financially. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  435. maria constantino

    January 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I follow moneysavingmom.com and would love to read her book!

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  436. Lana

    January 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I am an email follower!

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  437. Kathy

    January 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I subscribe via RSS feed

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  438. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    My financial goal for 2012 is to try to save enough money each month to pay for my son’s braces.

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  439. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    I’m subscribed to your rss feed!

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  440. Erica

    January 10, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    I am trying to become a stay-at- home mom so I need to transition to one income.

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  441. Kathy

    January 10, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I am setting aside money in my monthly budget each month to turn the family to “real food” and would love her guidance.

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  442. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I liked you on FB and shared a post along with the giveaway!

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  443. Marie

    January 10, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I’m an email subscriber!

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  444. Marie

    January 10, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    One of my financial goals for 2012 is to stop using store credit cards.

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  445. SharonG

    January 10, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Financial goals of 2012 is to get back the gazelle intensity and lower debt!

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  446. Christy

    January 10, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I subscribe via email to keeper of the home

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  447. Ang

    January 10, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    I would love to win this book because I am sure it is packed with practical budgeting advice. Thanks!

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  448. Christy

    January 10, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    My main financial goal for 2012 is to pay off at least half of what is left of our car loan.

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  449. Leslie

    January 10, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Hi,

    I am already an email subscriber and would love to win the book!

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  450. Rosalind Kealiher

    January 10, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I would love to win this book for a variety of reasons. Mainly because it is always great to save money and because I love to read and learn. If I win I will read it and apply all that I can. I am a homeschool mom who has started her own business doing graphic design, any ways to save money when you are just getting things off the ground is essential. Thanks!

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  451. Kelly E

    January 10, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I would love to win this book because I am trying to teach myself to have a budget and stick with it and I am having a hard time.

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  452. Hannah

    January 10, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I would love to learn how to be a better steward of my finances.

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  453. mountain mama

    January 10, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    yay! what a great giveaway! i would love to keep learning about how to be wise with our family’s income!

    thanks for the chance!! 🙂

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  454. Hannah

    January 10, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I suscribe via e-mail. 🙂

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  455. Kristie Speakman

    January 10, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    I would love a copy! We are trying to go down to one income with the birth of our first child in April.

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  456. Diana

    January 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Financial goal: Building up our emergency fund.

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  457. Erin

    January 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I would love to win this book because my husband just started his first job in the pastorate 6-7 months ago, we just bought our first home 4 months ago, and our expecting our 2nd child in about 1.5 months. I would really love to learn some more effective ways of paying down debt (our house) and managing and using our finances in ways that are more glorifying to God!

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  458. Diana

    January 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I shared the giveaway on Facebook.

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  459. Leslie

    January 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    After my husband lost his job (at the company he built with his brother) and he was out of work for 17 months we were forced to short sale our house and move to another state where he finally found a job. All of the debt we had incurred over the 10 years leading up to this and the loss of our house (where my second son was born) was very humbling. It also was a HUGE wake up call to get our finances in order, prioritize our spending, and take a hard look at our financial and personal goals for the next chapter in our life. After my mourning period I am now embracing my new life of simplicity and frugality and I am eager to learn more thru the The Money Saving Mom’s Budget book. It’s time to set those tough goals and really achieve them. Thanks again for all of your posts!

    Leslie

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  460. Diana

    January 10, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I subscribe on RSS feed. Love it!

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  461. Sylvia

    January 10, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    I would love to win! Working towards paying off ALL my student loans in 2012!

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  462. Shirley S.

    January 10, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    I subscribe by email.

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  463. Shirley S.

    January 10, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    I need a book like this, my job’s hours were cut and things have really been tight.

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  464. Leslie

    January 10, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I shared via facebook, would love to win the book!

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  465. Melanie B

    January 10, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I subscribe to KOTH via Google

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  466. Deidre

    January 10, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Our van just blew its engine, and it became obvious we have money troubles. I could use all the help we can get! It’s a good time to work on it…while we’re very motivated.

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  467. Amber

    January 10, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    My financial…or should I say, my family’s financial goal for this year is to focus on getting debt free. Just started our Total Money Makeover.

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  468. Amber

    January 10, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    I’m a subscriber

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  469. Deidre

    January 10, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    I am an email subscriber.

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  470. Melanie B

    January 10, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I would like to win a copy of the book because we’re working very hard to pay off our student loans with just one income. It would be great to learn some new tricks to reducing our expenses!

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  471. Jessica J.

    January 10, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I would love to win a copy! Financial goal for 2012: build up emergency fund.

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  472. Melanie B

    January 10, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    I have shared the giveaway on facebook.

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  473. Jessica J.

    January 10, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I am an email subscriber.

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  474. mom2cb

    January 10, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    My family’s New Year’s resolution is to spend less so we can give more in 2012.

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  475. Jen Boucek

    January 10, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I subscribe to the emails.

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  476. Becky

    January 10, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    First off, I love this font.

    I’ve been following Crystal for a couple years and I want to read this book so I can be confident when recommending it to friends. I hope to learn something new, too.

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  477. Jerian Pahs

    January 10, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I subscirbe to Keeper of the HOme and love it!

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  478. Jerian Pahs

    January 10, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    My financial goal is to continue to get out of debt from my husbands Masters Program and having to buy a new Mini van unexpectedly.

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  479. Michelle R

    January 10, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    One of our financial goals is to save 6 months living expenses this year.

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  480. Jerian Pahs

    January 10, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Shared about blog and giveaway on FB! THanks!

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  481. Rachel

    January 10, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    We are really hoping to pay off our smallest student loan this year. Its ambitious for our income level, but we feel called to it.

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  482. Jen Boucek

    January 10, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    We would love to receive a book! We want to give and help people more but living on only my husband’s income with 2 kids at home, a mortgage, and college loans the paycheck goes quickly.

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  483. Jen Boucek

    January 10, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I also shared it on facebook.

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  484. Jen

    January 10, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I’m subscribed!

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  485. Robin J

    January 10, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    We are unemployed as of two days ago. My financial goal is to make that emergency fund stretch while we search for another position!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  486. Robin J

    January 10, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I subscribe via google reader

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  487. Heart and Haven

    January 10, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    I’d love to win this book! Our family is already free from all credit card, car loan, school loan, etc. type of debt. Our next step is to pay off all our mortgages (we own rental properties) with accelerated payments. A goal for 2012 is to pay off one of my houses.

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  488. Sandra

    January 10, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I would love to learn more about how to save money!

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  489. Sandra

    January 10, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I subscribed via email.

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  490. Becky

    January 10, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I shared this giveaway on facebook.

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  491. Abby

    January 10, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I would love this book, I am always looking for new ways to save just a little bit more.

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  492. Sandra

    January 10, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I shared on Facebook!

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  493. Leah Perkins

    January 10, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I just subscribed via e-mail! I’m so happy I found this blog!

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  494. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I subscribed via RSS.

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  495. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Money Saving Mom was one of the first blogs I started following so I would love to win a copy of her book. She feels like a close friend even though I’ve never met her!

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  496. Leah Perkins

    January 10, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    My goodness~ our goals for 2012….. Well, I feel like I’m a mountain climber looking up at Mt Everest… our biggest goal this year is to attack our MOUNTAIN of debt. We are a military family with 3 boys. We homeschool and our constant mishandling of money is a poor example to them. I love MONEY SAVING MOM’s blog! She is such an inspiration, I would love to win her book!!

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  497. Stephanie McNeilly

    January 10, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I would love to get a copy of this book for a variety of reasons. Most importantly, my hubby and I have been working on getting out of consumer debt for over two years. We put ourselves on the “three year” plan and this is our last year of living extra tight and to the bare bones so we can get out of debt completely (aside from our mortgage). My personal mantra for this year that I want to live by is “intentional living”–something I’ve been learning about through your blog and a few of your blogging colleague’s blogs. I’d love to learn more about being intentional with our money.

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  498. Stephanie McNeilly

    January 10, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    I subscribe to your emails (which is how I immediately learned of this great giveaway!) 🙂

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  499. Leah Perkins

    January 10, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    I also shared on FB that I subscribed to your blog! I hope my friends begin as well!

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  500. Anna

    January 10, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book! One of my financial goals for 2012 is to be consistent in financial recordkeeping.

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  501. Barb

    January 10, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I would like to win the book to help me meet my financial goal for 2012. It is to pay the last bit of credit card debt and my loan for my truck. I am already an email subscriber.
    And I’ve really enjoyed browsing your blog. So many things that I enjoy, particularly cooking ideas and saving money. I’ve already reduced our monthly budget to “bare min” for a number of years, so any tips for saving on groceries really grabs my attention.
    Thank you for your dedication and encouragement.
    Blessings to you and your family.

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  502. Anna

    January 10, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I already subscribe via rss feed.

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  503. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I shared the giveaway on my blog.
    http://candhengelsma.blogspot.com/2012/01/money-saving-mombook-giveaway.html

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  504. Gerb

    January 10, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    One of our financial goals is to be completely debt free in two years. This means we need to tweak our budget quite a bit with our large family but we know it will be worth it in the end! I’m hoping this book can give me some good ideas on how to pare things down a bit. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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  505. Melanie

    January 10, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I have been waiting for this book!!! I need some advice for how to save money!

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  506. Michelle

    January 10, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I subscribe via email. We’ve having a baby and still want to save for a house 🙂

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  507. Anne @ Modern Mrs Darcy

    January 10, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I love Crystal’s blog, so of course I want to read the book!

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  508. Michelle

    January 10, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Try to learn how to live on one income after getting laid off.

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  509. Michelle

    January 10, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I subscribe via email

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  510. Courtney

    January 10, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I would love to win this book to give me some direction to reach my 2012 goal – to be 100% debt free!

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  511. Michelle

    January 10, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I subscribe via facebook

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  512. Diane

    January 10, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book as we are trying to get back on our feet.

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  513. Jane

    January 10, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    I subscribe via email.

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  514. Joanna

    January 10, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    My husband and I read Dave Ramsey’s financial book a few years ago and made substantial progress on eliminating debt from our lives BUT we still have a ways to go. In particular, we were just discussing intentionality with our money the other night and setting goals outside of just “get out of debt”, such as being able to give more to the ministries we support. We also really need to learn more about the sacrifice side of living debt-free, as we’d really like me to be able to stay home with our kids full time. Sounds like this book would not only ENCOURAGE us but also offer practical advice on how to make it happen!

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  515. Stephanie McNeilly

    January 10, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Just shared about this giveaway on Facebook along with a link to your blog. 🙂

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  516. Shiree

    January 10, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Our financial goal for this year is to continue saving for and hopefully purchase our first home.

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  517. Shiree

    January 10, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I am subscribed to KOTH through e-mail.

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  518. Rhoda

    January 10, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Though we are careful with our money, there are always other ways in which to save. Being able to learn and hopefully apply some new ideas would be helpful. Due to my DH’s work situation, we moved out of state for job. Because of the economic conditions, we are now in a situation where half our income is housing (can’t sell house in old state, but need a place to live in new!). Any help would be appreciated as we had already cut out extras, live frugally, and try to the best of our ability to live naturally and healthy. As a homeschooling SAHM I am blessed.

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  519. Jane

    January 10, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book. My husband and I have 8 wonderful children, all in different stages of being. We are on a tight budget, but are committed to helping each of our kids develop their gifts and follow their dreams.

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  520. Rhoda

    January 10, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I already subscribe to KOTH through email. I appreciate the insights and encouragement.

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  521. Casherie bright

    January 10, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I want to pay off one credit card this year!

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  522. Heather

    January 10, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I would love to win this book so I can learn some tips to help me reach my 2012 financial goals (one of them being saving money!) ~Thank you for the opportunity!

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  523. Casherie bright

    January 10, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I subscribe.

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  524. MeganEmily

    January 10, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I would love to win this book! We’re expecting our first baby in May and I plan on quitting my job to be a stay at home mom but am stressing about what our finances will look like when I do.

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  525. Cortni

    January 10, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I subscribe via RSS

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  526. MeganEmily

    January 10, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I subscribe via RSS feed.

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  527. Cortni

    January 10, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    One of our 2012 goals is to move into a house! We are almost there with our savings for a down payment!

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  528. SJ

    January 10, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I would love to win this book for my mom. She wants to cut back and only work 1 job (she has 2 right now) but she does not know how to budget with less money. This would be a blessing for her.

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  529. Mikkin

    January 10, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    would love to hear more about goal setting for finances!

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  530. Mikkin

    January 10, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    i subscribe via email

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  531. Stacy T

    January 10, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I am working this year to balance the deals & not spending money on items just because they are on sale… Tough to do!

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  532. Shannon L.

    January 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I would love this book! We are trying to get an emergency fund started right now and have many things to fix in our house.

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  533. Heidi Meythaler

    January 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I would love to win this book because I am looking for ways to lower our grocery budget while still feeding my family healthy, whole and organic foods.

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  534. Heidi Meythaler

    January 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I subscribe to your email list!

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  535. Andrea

    January 10, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I’d love a copy of the book! We’re just flat in a mess, despite all my efforts.

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  536. Wildflower

    January 10, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    I would love to win a copy! Our goal is to pay off debt.

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  537. Tyanne

    January 10, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    My financial goals this year, and every year, are (1) to cut down on household spending so that we may increase our giving at church as our congregation is trusting God for money to pay for a building project, and (2) also to practice good stewardship daily that allows for my husband to focus on our marriage, family and ministry without added stress over our home finances.

    I subscribe to this blog through blogger and I tweeted this giveaway.

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  538. Kristen S

    January 10, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    We are a 1 income household. I would love to see how we can change are spending habits to get back in the habit of saving money and setting goals.

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  539. Jen W

    January 10, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book. Our financial situation just changed substantially and I think we could really benefit from her wisdom.

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  540. Shaylin

    January 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I’d love to win a free copy, I am a faithful follower of Money Saving Mom and know that there is so much more that we could be doing to manage our money well.

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  541. Jen W

    January 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I also just subscribed to your email feed.

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  542. Lanna

    January 10, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    I would love a copy of the book. We’ve fallen off our budget bandwagon for a bit (circumstances beyond control), and need to get back on. I’ll take any fresh ideas and encouragement and such that I can get. 🙂

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  543. MamaHen (Wendy Clark)

    January 10, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I would love to win because I love Crystal’s blog. I have been reading all the way back to Biblical Womanhood!

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  544. Megan Bell

    January 10, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Oh, I am so excited! This book was already on my book list for 2012. One of our goals this year is to put x amount of money in savings and pay cash for a small boat

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  545. Kathryn

    January 10, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    In our house we’re always trying to come up with ways to save more/spend less. We have 6 children ages 8 and under, so there’s lots of expenses there. We’re also going to be relocating halfway across the US for my husbands job within 6 months so we need to be as frugal as possible right now. I’d love to get Crystal’s perspective on savings!! Thanks!

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  546. Kathryn

    January 10, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I’m now an email subscriber! 🙂

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  547. rebecca

    January 10, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I’ve been following Chrystal’s blog for several years and would LOVE to have her book. It sounds wonderful!

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  548. Megan Bell

    January 10, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I subscribed to RSS feed too!

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  549. Bridget Burritt

    January 10, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    We are doing away with our credit cards and using a cash only system. This book comes at a timely manner. Would love to have a free copy as we are working to be debt free this year.

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  550. Claire

    January 10, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    I would love to get on top of our budget this year!

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  551. Mah-rya

    January 10, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Our big goal in 2012 is to get 3 months of bills in savings. We got part way there in 2011 – 1.5 months of mortgages payments, but we have a ways to go. Would love this to get some more tips. Also, other personal goals are to meal plan and grocery shop from a list, and buy more in bulk in the more abundant months so we have a bigger storehouse for the lean months. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  552. Claire

    January 10, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    I’ve subscribed to KOTH

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  553. Mah-rya

    January 10, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Shared the link on Facebook. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  554. Claire

    January 10, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    I’ve shared the giveaway on fb

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  555. Beth Ryan

    January 10, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Paying off our credit card

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  556. Amanda

    January 10, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    I hope this can help with my 2012 goals

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  557. Shaylin

    January 10, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I love Money Saving Mom and can always use more tips and encouragement for saving money!

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  558. Raquel

    January 10, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I would like to win this book because I need to get it together. We are very low income family of 5 and we live pay cheque to pay cheque, robbing peter to pay paul daily. We’re in debt up to our forheads and are considering bankruptcy. I need to learn some strategies related to our family finances. I would love to win!

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  559. christine @ iDreamofClean.net

    January 10, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I am a huge goal setter and am always looking for new inspiration to continue!

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  560. christine @ iDreamofClean.net

    January 10, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I subscribe via email.

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  561. Cynthia

    January 10, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    My financial goal for this year is to save money on groceries.

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  562. Darrah Wallace

    January 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    I’ve loved reading Crystal’s blog for years now. While we also live frugally and debt-free I am always wanting to learn more!

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  563. Jennifer Whitney

    January 10, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    For the first time in 10 years of marriage, my husband and I created a budget and we pray 2012 is the year we become great stewards of our finances and give generously instead of wasting our money on things we don’t need and that won’t satisfy. I’d love to read the book for motivation, ideas and encouragement.

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  564. Alicia

    January 10, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I would like to win this book. Seems like I am forever trying to find ways to trim our budget. We would like to buy land and build a home(in a “green” way).

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  565. Lisa R

    January 10, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I would love to win this book. We are working hard to get completely out of debt and I always love new ideas or reminders and encouragement.

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  566. Sally B

    January 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    My husband and I run an organic farm and this is the first year that we are going to try to live on a single income and I’m looking for all the help I can get in achieving this goal. With three kids under 4 I cannot imagine there being a job I’d rather be at than staying home with them, so this book sounds like exactly what I need!

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  567. Alicia

    January 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I already subscribe to the email feed.

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  568. Sarah C

    January 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I would like to learn how to save for ‘big’ items like paying cash for a car (or house?! Wow!), plus, as a homeschool Mom I need all the financial tips I can get to get to keep staying with my little ones. Thanks!

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  569. Mandy W.

    January 10, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Thanks! I really, really hope to win! We are currently working on Dave Ramsey’s Baby Step 2, so the money just isn’t in the budget to buy this right now, but I love Crystal’s blog, and really want this! Our goal is to be completely debt free except for the house by the end of the year!

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  570. Renee

    January 10, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I am always am looking for new ways to save money and be more frugal. I’m hoping that this book will give me some new insight on how to live more simply by helping me sort through all my “stuff” and put me on the right direction for 2012!

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  571. Corinne

    January 10, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I would love to see an actual example of a money saving budget as you have described it!

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  572. Corinne

    January 10, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I get your emails

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  573. Holly

    January 10, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Entry #1: As a missionary family, we are always looking for ways to trim our budget since our income is fairly small and based on the giving of others. We have tightened our budget down to about half of what we used to spend when my husband and I worked in corporate America, but we still feel like we struggle with having a plan and long-range goals with our budget. We operate month-to-month and breathe a sigh of relief when our expenses are less than our income at the end of the month. I know this book would be helpful for us to define our budget and long range budget goals much more concisely!

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  574. cassie stinemetz

    January 10, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Would love to figure out how to cut my grocery bill without coupons – we eat real food as much as possible and I rarely find coupons for the things we buy. But the grocery bill keeps mounting….

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  575. Jodi

    January 10, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Still have so much to learn about life…and living debt free would be amazing. I need help in this area!! how to save, budget and be content. I would love to read this book!! 🙂

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  576. Jessica (thesavingmom)

    January 10, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    In the last few months we made the decision to house share with another family to help save our money and get out of debt. I would love to find some practical ways of getting our lives together to find a balance between living together and saving money. This book sounds fantastic and right up my alley. ~Jessica

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  577. Lovie

    January 10, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    We are currently trying to get ourselves out of debt and would love the encouragement and good ideas. 🙂

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  578. Jessica (thesavingmom)

    January 10, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I shared on FB.

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  579. Holly

    January 10, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Entry #2: I am a follower on FB and via e-mail updates

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  580. Ella

    January 10, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    The moneysavingmom blog has been such an encouragement to me; I can’t imagine how inspiring her book will be! One of my 2012 goals is to use cash for most of our purchases.

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  581. Julie

    January 10, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I would LOVE to win this! I am always looking for ways to save. My kids are almost grown and i have grandkids but I look for ways to help them and their spouses.

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  582. denise

    January 10, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Would love to win a copy of this book.

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  583. maria

    January 10, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I would like to pay off the car

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  584. maria

    January 10, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I subscribed

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  585. Brandi B

    January 10, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    One of my goals is to cut my grocery budget. I seem to go over budget monthly while trying to live on a real food habit.

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  586. Mia

    January 10, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    This book would be great for us because we are going through a time of huge transition- I just stopped working because we’re having a baby in March. We have a lot of student loans left to pay off and I am often overwhelmed at the idea of living on one income. Send that book our way! 🙂

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  587. Paula

    January 10, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I would love to have this book. Our goal is to get out of debt this year and I would love to get some fresh ideas.

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  588. deborah

    January 10, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I would love to win because I like MSM and really want to read(and own) her book! I’d also like to win because I have a hangup with spending money on a book about SAVING money! 🙂

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  589. Susan

    January 10, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I’d love to win! We are using cash only for groceries starting this month!

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  590. Brandi B

    January 10, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I get your emails.