Win a $50 Gift Card from Walmart!
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‘Tis the Season for crowded stores, unending trips to the mall, more than usual spending on gifts and other necessities. It’s also the time of year for family get-togethers, lots of home cooked meals, and even more smiles and laughter. It seems like the Holidays have crept up on me so fast this year, and I don’t know if I’m ready yet!! How about you?
Well, as part of Walmart.com’s ElevenMoms, I am able to  give away a $50 Gift Card, courtesy of Walmart, to one lucky reader!!!Â
I was just in Walmart yesterday, and again today and can already tell the Holidays are here. The decorations are going up, the Santa Hats are coming out, and all of the fleece pj’s are out on the racks… Please head on over to your nearest Walmart and check things out for yourself!Â
Now, this year, money is a little tight with just about everyone, so rather then getting gifts for everyone in the family, we’re drawing names! We’re also going to do a potluck for the big dinners, that way no one person is spending all of the money on a huge meal. 
What are you doing this holiday season to save money???Â
Don’t forget to look for your Holiday Entertaining Guide from Walmart in your local papers this Sunday! You may also check them out by clicking on either of the links here:
Walmart Entertaining Guide with Wine Specials
Walmart Entertaining Guide with Food Specials
To enter in this giveaway, leave me a comment letting me know what your plan is to save money through this holiday season! Make sure to leave your email address or a way to contact you if you win! Contest ends Thurday November 20th at 12pm NOON PST!
For more opportunities to win great holiday prizes from Walmart, check out the other Elevenmoms’ blogs as well!
I got a holiday job last year at Pottery Barn- I was able to get incredible gifts from Williams Sonoma etc.. for everyone at massive discounts. This year I work at a wine shop and I am buying lots of beautiful accessories and things at wholesale prices. People would never guess how little we spend on such thoughtful gifts.
We are drawing names at our family get-togethers this year instead of buying for everyone!
My husband and I have set aside a certain amount of money to use for everyone. We got lucky and had his family set an amount on how much to spend on each other, with drawing names. I know that will really help us. Lots of little homemade gifts for neighbors and friends. It feels good to know we aren’t using any credit cards to get gifts for anybody. Wahoo for our little family!
I’ve used the rebate money I have obtained for gifts. I also bought a lot of clearance items. We will spend the holidays at my home, with a smaller dinner.
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I bought gifts throughout the year, and am using coupons and sales as much as possible for groceries.
I would invest in the BHG dishes and get some party platters for the Christmas holidays and my sister\’s bridal shower (she\’s getting married Dec. 21!)
This year our budget is tight so my husband and I are just giving each other one gift. Our children are going to get one toy each, a book, and pajamas.
I woudl love a new wreath for my front door!
I plan on cutting back and the amount of things I buy for my kids – I tend to buy too many last minute extras that just aren’t neccessary and really add up. So I am going to go at shoppign with a focus and stick to it!
I plan on watching for really good sales and not paying regular price for anything!
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With my husband only working part time….Christmas is really going to be tight! I have been picking up our feasting items as I see them on sale. I am making many of our gifts this year….I am a jewelry designs/artisan, so many of my female friends will be receiving a wonderful piece of earthy romance jewelry by Simply Willow. Other friends will receive homeade granola or hand poured candles made from recycled candles from our home.
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We’ve actually done the name drawing for a couple of years but this year we plan to only buy for kids- no adults. So my brother and sisters and friends (those with kids) will only exchange presents for our children. It’s certainly tight this year!!
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Yes, this year is much tighter with the economy in the shape it is in. We have decided to wait until after Christmas to do the gift giving in hopes to save money and by better gifts. My children understand the situation and like the idea of getting more for the money after the holidays. We aren’t gift giving with our siblings this year because we are now grandparents to four children. I’ve been introduced to blogging and contest giveaways by my eldest daughter. I have won one gift so far and am pleased. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Remember being with family is the most wonderful gift of all. :)
We are shopping after Christmas, that was my tradition last year and I’m thinking of making it our family tradition! Things are alot cheaper after the holidays and you don’t have to worry as much about lines and angry holiday shoppers or rude sales people! :)
kristinia at lovingheartmommy dot com
I have been shopping for a couple of months now when things go on clearance. that way I won’t be paying full price for things and won’t spend extra money by last minute shopping for full priced items!
This year my family has all decided that \"if you didn\’t make it….don\’t give it.
However, in keeping with the idea of Christmas..the whole family is chipping in together to adopt two Angle Tree Children and make their wished come true.
Yes, we are struggling with money, but there are far more children who are worse off than us.
We will be doing a pick names from a hat at the holiday gathering for my husbands family. Also I earned some gift cards with mypoints and such which I will be using to purchase alot of my gifts.
I am using more and more coupons for groceries.
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This year I will encourage my kids to make homemade gifts for each other and we will be making homemade sentimental gifts for our extended family.
Thanks for the killer giveaway! I save money by planning ahead and making a lot of purchases ahead of time for the following year, thus, I am done shopping for my kids in January! Yay!
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We are going to buy less this year. So far I have cashed in MyPoints points for two giftcards and used some gift cards that I won in contests that I have been saving. I also have been using promo codes for percent off and free shipping on online orders.
Using/finding coupons, shopping at garage sales & resale shops. Shopping WITH my kids. I have to plan more in advance that way – go in, get what I need, get out before the meltdowns.
Enter contests…
i plan to save by making gift baskets with my cvs stockpile, making fudge and chocolates for people, i did some summer clearance shopping, and i have been using coupons for example… $10 off any $10 purchase at jcpenneys.
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We are saving money this year by drawing family names instead of purchasing gifts for everyone.
Thanks for this opportunity!
what i plan to do is to make a lot of home made treats to give away to family and friends which will cut back on costs
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I search clearence sales all year long because you can save alot of money on things that your kids(and others) want.I save my finds for the holidays and birthdays. I start 1-2 months before Christmas and get cooking items on sale with coupons. Dollar stores have a good price on wrapping paper,why spend more for something that will be looked at for 5 minutes and tore off in 5 seconds.
This year my husband and I are buying only for our children, and the other family members I am making canisters of cookie mix, for them to make with their own families! I figured it is a inexpensive two gifts in one. Food and the opportunity for family time.
Thank you for the chance to win, it will go along way this Christmas!
My plan to save money is to hit the stores 5 am on Black Friday…wish me luck..lol
We plan to save money this season with our extended family by only purchasing gifts for the kids, not the adults. I’d love to win this Walmart gift certificate!
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I have been getting some great stuff at walmart with coupon match-ups to give to the church for their Angel Tree Christmas giveaways to the less fortunate. It is great to be able to give so much cause Walmart’s prices are so low and it is the best place to use coupons!
I save money during the holidays by buying gifts year-round. I was practically done with gifts in September, now I am paid up with all my bills until January. That way, if I see something I must have on Black friday, I can have it and not really worry. We usually pay in advance for a summer vacation this time of year too. booking this early has its perks!
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alot of our shopping is already done from shopping sales year-round. many gifts are being downsized, we recently had a baby (first grandbaby & greatgrandbaby on both sides) so all anybody wants is pictures anyway!
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I plan to use coupon codes online!
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We decided not to a gift exchange among adults on one side of the family, only children. This eliminates two gifts, saving about $40.
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Well, I will only buy things on sale! That’s how it is anyways. Gotta be smart about making purchases! :) Would love to win this Walmart gc! I’d give it to my Mom who’s helped me out so much with being sick with Bronchitis.