This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to winner Kathy L!
Money Saving Mom was one of the very first frugal blogs I started reading. Many of my former favorites have come and gone, but I still read Crystal’s blog regularly. When I was given the opportunity to review an advance copy of her new book, The Money Saving Mom’s Budget
Like her blog, Crystal’s book is an easy, engaging read. It’s aimed at those who are just starting out on their money-saving journeys, but I still found a lot of her advice very helpful—even as someone who’s already made frugality a way of life.
Take goal-setting, for example. I love to make goals…but I often don’t write them down anymore. And when I don’t write them down, I either forget them or neglect to make them a priority. Well, Crystal has something to say about that:
If you often feel like you are spinning your wheels and getting nowhere financially, this one step [writing down your goals] will change everything about how you view your money. Writing down your goals focuses your energy and allows you to start moving forward toward a specific target….Post your goals in a conspicuous location and review them often.
Last month my husband and I had a detailed discussion about our current financial goals, and afterward, I wrote them down on a sheet of paper with plenty of room for noting our progress. I placed it in the front pocket of my homemaking binder (another idea of Crystal’s!), which means that I see it each and every day. It’s definitely improved my motivation!
The The Money Saving Mom’s Budget
The last chapter of the book is about choosing contentment. It features my all-time favorite post of Crystal’s, Less is More: Lessons From Our Little Basement Apartment, and a few words on why choosing contentment is a must no matter your financial position. I only wish that chapter had been longer!
If you would like to win a copy of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget, please leave a comment on this post before noon on Monday, December 19th. I will choose a winner later that day and the book will be mailed to you upon release in January.
I received a free advance copy of this book, but all opinions are my own.
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Yes, please! I would love a copy of this book. Thanks!
It would be so nice to have all her advice in one place. So exciting that you liked it!
I would love to win a copy of her book. I really like her blog, and just like Bonnie said, it would be nice to have all her advice in one place.
I love her website! I’m glad you liked her book, I’ve been waiting for it to come out! I’m in college and have learned so much about saving money and living on less from her.
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I, too, am a msm fan. Would love to win. Thnx for opportunity!
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I can’t seem to come up with a budget that works–so maybe this book would help! Would love to win it!
Thanks for pointing me to her book and blog. Frugality is still a struggle here (mainly due to my wacky grocery bills for my little picky eater), but I would love to “sharpen my skills!” By the way, Cate, your blog has done wonders for helping me get motivated to tighten our budget. Thank you!
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I’d love to win a copy. I follow Crystal on her site and it’s great. Unfortunately, with Christmas and birthdays now, I can’t get myself a copy of her new book. So….winning one would be awesome.
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looking forward to taking money saving mom’s ideas to the next level.
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Love her blog and can’t wait to see what new information will be in her books! Thanks for giving away a copy!
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Thanks! We are on Dave Ramsey’s Baby Step 2, so I am hoping to win a copy!
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Found your blog via Money Saving Mom. I’ve learned so much from her site. Thanks for this giveaway!
That sounds like a great book! I’m excited to check out her blog – thanks for sharing!
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I’ve been a long-time MSM reader as well!
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hoping to win and save some money
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Love her blog also. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I have been following her blog for a couple of years now. I love to have books in my hands that I can highlight and notate in. Would love to win this
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I would love the chance to win a copy of her book. I am constantly trying to find more ways to budget better and stick to it. And ways to save money.
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thank you for the oppurtunity to win this book. i would love to learn more from crystal and pass this around with friends!
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I would love to read this book. Wouldn’t come at a better time, as I am preparing to be a first-time mom on a very limited budget!
Comment posted. LOL. I’ve been reading your blog for a while and enjoy it.
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i’d love this book..i enjoy the m oney savingmom site and try to visit it daily…thanks.
Thank you for offering this giveway. I would love to win Crystal’s book! Merry Christmas.
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I have been neglecting Google Reader for a while. I sure am glad I checked it in time to enter this giveaway. Even if my name is not chosen, I will be adding this book to my wish list. I like the idea of writing down the goals. DH and I talk about such things and then I can’t remember what we discussed. Sounds like I definitely need to be writing down financial goals!
I would love to win! Thanks for the chance.
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I would love to read this book and learn from it! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!!
I would love to share this book with other moms as well as implement many of the beneficial tips and advice in our homeschool co op group…especially for the young adults ready to “leave the nest”