StudentSavingBucks 13 Month Blogiversary + Winners & Surprise

 ~~~~Its Student Saving Buck's 13 month Blogiversary!~~~~

What a LONG and FUN year this has been :) In 13 months I've received 180,257+ page hits, 1,154+ Google Friend Connect Followers, 613+ Facebook Fans and 915+ Twitter Followers. I am very thankful for my growing number of readers and here is to hoping to reach 200,000 page hits by the end of the month! I love all your comments and emails and helpful suggestions!  This month has been exiting, I joined the NutriSystem program last month and already lost 16lbs! Amazing right? In only 5 weeks!

As you guys know, I hosted a giveaway for a $100 Target Gift Card during my 6th Blogiversary, and had a 4 Gift Card giveaway during my 8th Blogiversary. Last month, for my 1-Yeah Blogiversary I decided to surprise TWO of you guys with a $50 Target Gift Card each. I sponsor these gift card giveaways on my own with money made from affiliates and other sources. Links that you guys follow from my blog help make them possible. Signing up for things with affiliates links from my page help make them possible too :) These giveaways are exiting as I get to give back to you guys :) Now for the winners:

Winners:

#262 - Sandy

#202 - Lea S.

 Thank you guys for sticking around, I have some great giveaways coming up soon INCLUDING one for a NEW HTC CELL PHONE. Its a smartphone and HTC is my preferred cell phone brand so i'm exited to have one of you win and experience these great little machines! Make sure you subscribe to my feed and check back often for your chance to win it! It will be coming soon!

StudentSavingBucks 1 YEAR Blogiversary! + $100 Giveaway

 ~~~~Its Student Saving Buck's 1-YEAR Blogiversary!~~~~

What a LONG year this has been :) In 12 months I've received 167,685+ page hits, 1,113+ Google Friend Connect Followers, 587+ Facebook Fans and 876+ Twitter Followers. I am very thankful for my growing number of readers :) This past week StudentSavingBucks even surpassed 100,000 Visitors! I love all your comments and emails and helpful suggestions! We've been through a lot this year, both highs and downs. One of the biggest down being our dog was stolen, one of the highs was getting a new puppy, Spock and having our dog found about 10 days later. Also, just about under a week ago, I joined the NutriSystem program, and even though my weigh-ins are on Monday, my sneak peek (I've Lost 4 pound in 3 days) Wow, right? :)

As you guys know, I hosted a giveaway for a $100 Target Gift Card during my 6th Blogiversary, and had a 4 Gift Card giveaway during my 8th Blogiversary. These giveaways are exiting as I get to give back to you guys :)

This past month I have steadily been posting my usual posts and will try to make some more time to continue my the personal posts. Things are just crazy busy with school and 3 dogs. I DO HAVE A SURPRISE but this time, the entries are different :) THERE WILL BE TWO (2) WINNERS! I hope you guys can help me advance to the final round of the Battle of your Blah Backyard contest on CSN Store's facebook page! :) We are tired of eating dirt around here! lol.

TWO (2) Winners will receive:

★(1) - $50 Target Gift Card

To Enter:

★(Required) Do you coupon? Why or why not?

Optional Entries:

★(1 Entry) - Follow My Blog (Google Friend Connect)

★(1 Entry) - Follow @SSBucks On Twitter or "Like" on Facebook (Leave Username)

★(1 Entry) - Share This Giveaway on Facebook or Tweet: I Just Entered To Win ONE of TWO $50.00 Target Gift Cards From @SSBucks 1-Year Blogiversary! Ends 5/31 #Giveaway #Win http://fb.me/YzVSFBYz

★(10 Entries)  - Vote For Me on CSN'S Battle You Blah Backyard Contest! To Vote:

*Vote (says I'm from Los Angeles, CA) By Entering Your Email and Verifying It. Here is a quick link to my Entry!

Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. Leave a link for tweets or blog posts, if applicable. Available to U.S. residents only. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end May 31st, 2011 & a winner will be chosen then.

NOTE: Make sure you read the full Giveaway Rules before entering. If you'd like, leave what state you reside in alongside your name. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.

Disclaimer: I am not being compensated by anyone for this giveaway, I am sponsoring it myself. Thank you to all my visitors, the more you click on my affiliates links, the better the giveaways I can offer you :)

StudentSavingBucks 11 Month Blogiversary!

 ~~~~Its Student Saving Buck's 11-Month Blogiversary!~~~~

What a LONG 11 months these have been :) In 11 months I've received 154,238+ page hits, 1,086+ Google Friend Connect Followers, 565+ Facebook Fans and 857+ Twitter Followers. I am very thankful for my growing number of readers :) I love all your comments and emails and helpful suggestions! As i mentioned during this last month, we had a terrible thing happen earlier in te month. Our dog was stolen and we were devastated. We ended up getting a new puppy, Spock. About 10 days later I received a call from AVID letting me know our dog was found 20min. away. So now we have a BIG family, with 3 dogs we adore with all our hearts! I truly thank all of you for your kind comments and emails at the time giving up hope.

As you guys know, I hosted a giveaway for a $100 Target Gift Card during my 6th Blogiversary, and had a 4 Gift Card giveaway during my 8th Blogiversary. These giveaways are exiting as I get to give back to you guys :) For StudenSavingBucks' 10 Month Blogiversary I had a $50 Target Gift Card giveaway and I'm sure you're all DYING to know who won... 

WINNER:

#192 - Angela P.

Winner was chosen via Random.org. Congrats! Look out for my email in your inbox!

This past month I have steadily been posting my usual posts and will try to make some more time to continue my "Cooking With Ai Mei" and other personal posts. Things are just crazy busy with school and 3 dogs. Next month will be Student Saving Bucks' 1-YEAR Blogiversary! I'm hoping to get some great giveaways lined up for then for you guys!

So much to look forward to so I hope you all stay with me a little longer :

StudentSavingBucks 10 Month Blogiversary!

 ~~~~Its Student Saving Buck's 10-Month Blogiversary!~~~~

What a LONG 10 months these have been :) In 10 months I've received 141,741+ page hits, 1,113+ Google Friend Connect Followers, 530+ Facebook Fans and 820+ Twitter Followers. I am very thankful for my growing number of readers :) I love all your comments and emails and helpful suggestions! As i mentioned on my last blogiversary post, the Superbowl was creeping up and of course, my team came through shinning. Congrats to my Green Bay Packers, Superbowl Champs!

As you guys know, I hosted a giveaway for a $100 Target Gift Card during my 6th Blogiversary, and had a 4 Gift Card giveaway during my 8th Blogiversary. These giveaways are exiting as I get to give back to you guys :) DON'T FORGET to enter my other giveaways I have going on for a Yoplait Frozen Smoothie Prize Pack 3/11 and $50 CSN Gift Certificate 3/12 (see the right sidebar under "Giveaways".

This past month I have steadily been posting my usual posts and will try to make some more time to continue my "Cooking With Ai Mei" and other personal posts. Things are just crazy busy with school and all.

So much to look forward to so I hope you all stay with me a little longer :

 GIVEAWAY:

So, being the kind sharing person I am, I am giving away (1) $50 Target Gift Card to (1) lucky winner! Couponers can surely make this stretch! Enter below! :) Good Luck! NOTE: This giveaway is sponsored by myself for my readers

One (1) Winner will receive:

★(1) - $50 Target Gift Card

To Enter:

★(Required) If you could donate to any charity or cause, which would you choose?

Optional Entries:

★(1 Entry) - Follow My Blog (Google Friend Connect)

★(1 Entry) - Subscribe To My Feed

★(1 Entry) - Follow @SSBucks On Twitter (Leave Username)

★(1 Entry) - "Like" StudentSavingBucks On Facebook. (Leave Username)

★(2 Entry) - Post or Blog About This Giveaway On Your Blog With Button Below (Leave link)  

★(2 Entries) - Add My Blog's Button On Your Blog

★(1 Entry)  - Share on Facebook or Tweet the Following: I Entered To Win A $50 Target Gift Card From @SSBucks #giveaway #blogiversary Ends: 3/31 - http://fb.me/BwfnHwkS

<a href="http://studentsavingbucks.blogspot.com/2011/02/studentsavingbucks-10-month.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/9882/ssb50.jpg" alt="Win $50 Target Gift Card at Student Saving Bucks" /></a>

Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. Leave a link for tweets or blog posts, if applicable. Available to U.S. residents only. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end March 31st, 2010 & a winner will be chosen then.

NOTE: Make sure you read the full Giveaway Rules before entering. If you'd like, leave what state you reside in alongside your name. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.

Disclaimer: I am not being compensated by anyone for this giveaway, I am sponsoring it myself..

StudentSavingBucks 9 Month Blogiversary + Winners!

 ~~~~Its Student Saving Buck's 9-Month Blogiversary!~~~~

What a great 9 months these have been :) In 9 months I've received 128,486+ page hits, 962+ Google Friend Connect Followers, 508+ Facebook Fans and 796+ Twitter Followers. I am very thankful for my growing number of readers :) I love all your comments and emails!

As you guys know, I hosted a giveaway for a $100 Target Gift Card during my 6th Blogiversary! I can't believe it got over 600+ entries. For my 8th Blogiversary I hosted a giveaway for 4 Gift Cards, one for 4 WINNERS. Thanks for entering, all of you. The Winners for the giveaway are:

★$20 Target Gift Card -- (#420 - Claire)
★$15 Ralphs Gift Card -- (#246 - Thabal)
★$15 Starbucks Gift Card -- (#307 - Alissa)
★$10 Whole Foods Market Gift Card -- (#71 - Joyce M.) 

Congrats to you all! Make sure you check for an email from me today! All winners were chosen via Random.Org. Thank you all for entering, I appreciate all the support I've received since starting my blog!

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This past month I have steadily been posting some great bloggers in my "Blogger Spotlight" on Thursday's. I love being able to post more personal posts, I even had an exiting time posting all about my continuous routing for my team, the Green Bay Packers! They will be at the Super Bowl playing on Feb. 6 and I can't wait!!

So much to look forward to so I hope you all stay with me a little longer :)

StudentSavingBucks 8 Month Blogiversary + Giveaway [4 Winners]

 ~~~~Its Student Saving Buck's 8-Month Blogiversary!~~~~

What a great 8 months these have been :) In 8 months I've received 115,397+ page hits, 865+ Google Friend Connect Followers, 440+ Facebook Fans and 717+ Twitter Followers. I am very thankful for my growing number of readers :) I love all your comments and emails!

As you guys know, I hosted a giveaway for a $100 Target Gift Card during my 6th Blogiversary! Thanks for entering, all of you. I can't believe it got over 600+ entries. This past month was great as I started posting some "Cooking With Ai Mei" posts and started my "Blogger Spotlight". Also, with this time I have off from School I'll be able to post more personal posts :)

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GIVEAWAY: 

So, being the kind sharing person I am, I am giving away (1) gift card to (4) lucky winners! Enter below! :) Good Luck! NOTE: This giveaway is sponsored by myself for my readers :) 

Leave a comment telling me your top 3 gift cards, that way if and when your comment is picked by random.org you'll get one of your top choices. The Whole Foods Market gift card has a lot of wear and tear, I've had it for a while but never used it. Its only cosmetic, the card will work fine when you receive it.

One (1) Winner will receive:

★This month I'll be awarding several of my readers gift cards to various stores. (4) Winners will receive (1) Gift Card. The gift cards include:

★$20 Target Gift Card,
★$15 Ralphs Gift Card, 
★$15 Starbucks Gift Card,  
★$10 Whole Foods Market Gift Card 

(Winners Announced Here)

To Enter:

★(Mandatory) - Leave a comment telling me your top choice of gift cards, #1 (top choice) - #4 (last choice).


Optional Entries:

★(1 Entry) - Follow My Blog (Google Friend Connect)

★(1 Entry) - Subscribe To My Feed

★(1 Entry) - "Like" StudentSavingBucks On Facebook.

★(1 Entry) - Follow @SSBucks On Twitter.

★(2 Entries) - Add My Button On Your Blog or Blog Roll.

★(2 Entries) - Write A Review On Alexa.com (click review tab)

★(1 Entry)  - Share on Facebook or Tweet the Following: I entered to win 1 of 4 Gift Cards from @SSBucks from Starbucks, Ralphs, WholeFoods and Target #GIVEAWAY! ENDS- 1/31 http://fb.me/CsdSgn7q

Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. Leave your usernames and a link for tweets or blog posts, if applicable. Available to U.S. residents only. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end January 31st, 2011 and the winners will be chosen then.

NOTE: Make sure you read the full Giveaway Rules before entering. If you'd like, leave what state you reside in alongside your name. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.

StudentSavingBucks 7 Month Blogiversary

~~~~Its Student Saving Buck's 7-Month Blogiversary!~~~~

What a great 7 months these have been :) In 7 months I've received 101,500+ page hits, 770+ Google Friend Connect Followers, 395+ Facebook Fans and 665+ Twitter Followers. I am very thankful for my growing number of readers :) I love all your comments and emails!

As you guys know, I hosted a giveaway for a $100 Target Gift Card during my last Blogiversary! Thanks for entering, all of you. I can't believe it got over 600+ entries. The winner has been posted and emailed! :) I'm shocked that I had over 600 entries. I will surely be having more Gift Card giveaways for you guys soon. Be sure to take my little poll below :)

Gift Card Giveaway Poll:

What store would you guys like to see Gift Card giveaways for? Leave a comment below.

★Department Stores:       Target, Kohls, Macy's, Walmart, etc.

★Electronic Stores:           Best Buy, Radio Shack, Fry's, etc.

★Office Supplies:              Office Depot, Staples, Office Max, etc.

★Drug Stores:                  CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, etc.

★Toy Stores:                   Toys R Us, Game Stop, KB Toys, etc.

Leave a comment with you choice! Thanks :)

StudentSavingBucks 6 Month Blogiversary & $100 Target Gift Card Giveaway!

~~~~Its Student Saving Buck's 6-Month Blogiversary!~~~~

What a great 6 months these have been :) In 6 months I've received 92,100+ page hits, 654 + Google Friend Connect Followers, 315+ Facebook Fans and 585+ Twitter Followers. I am very thankful for my growing number of readers :) I love all your comments!

As you guys previously read, i was planning on changing my layout, and I did! :) Hope you guys like it. I went through 3 different ones before I photoshopped this one and loved it! Hope you guys like the new look! :)

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GIVEAWAY:
(1) Winner will receive:

★ $100 Target Gift Card! 


To thank all my current and future readers, I am giving away a huge $100 Target Gift Card! Just in time for the Holiday Season! :) All you couponers out there can really make this stretch! I am sponsoring this giveaway. :) So enter, and good luck to all of you! 

WINNER:

#187 - Sasha 

Congrats! Thanks to everyone  for entering and following me. I hope to have some more great Gift Card Giveaways in the future for you guys! :) Winner chosen via Random.org

To Enter:

★(Required) Leave a comment telling me what you'll buy at Target if you won!

Optional Entries:

★(1 Entry) Follow My Blog (Google Friend Connect)

★(1 Entry) "Like" StudentSavingBucks On Facebook. (Leave Username)

★(1 Entry) Follow @SSBucks On Twitter (Leave Username)

★(1 Entry) Tweet The Following: 

@SSBucks - Win $100 @Target Gift Card  - Just in time for Holiday Season #WIN Blogiversary #GIVEAWAY ENDS: 11/30 http://fb.me/MqRGGjU0

★(3 Entries) Add The Button Below On Your Blog:

<a href="http://studentsavingbucks.blogspot.com/2010/10/studentsavingbucks-6-month-blogiversary.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/8057/ssbwin.jpg" alt="Win $100 Target Gift Card @ Student Saving Bucks" /></a>

Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. Leave a link for your tweet, if applicable. Available to U.S. residents only. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end November 30th, 2010 and a winner will be chosen then.

NOTE: Make sure you read the full Giveaway Rules before entering. If you'd like, leave what state you reside in alongside your name. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.

StudentSavingBucks 5 Month Blogiversary!

Its Student Saving Buck's 5-Month Blogiversary! Wow. I don't think I've stuck to something this long, lol. 

What a great 5 months these have been :) In 5 months I've received 77,200+ page hits, 531 + Google Friend Connect Followers, 237+ Facebook Fans and 490+ Twitter Followers. I am very thankful for my growing number of readers :) I love all your comments! And a very-special Thanks to those 8 people that personally emailed me to let me know they loved my new Blog Button (the piggy bank with a graduation cap). I love hearing your feedback and suggestions.

As you guys have read, my updates on organization and other randomness. I'm still going strong :) And, I'm still planning to change my layout, so no need to be scared when you come on and it looks different one day!

Thank you guys for sticking around :) Don't forget to check out my Birthday Party on Elm Street event! I will be having some great giveaways for the event and you can earn some extra entries. Check the event page for more info. on that!

It will take place from October 7 - 20th. So make sure you guys drop by for that and enter them!

StudentSavingBucks 4 Month Blogiversary & Award!

Oh yeah! Its only been 4 months, but its STILL exiting :) Thanks to all my readers, followers, and casual visitors! Just stick with me guys! lol. In 4 months I've received 29,400 page hits, 382 + Google Friend Connect Followers, 163+ Facebook Fans and 361 Twitter Followers. Thanks again to everyone that drops by and comments! :) As you've probably read before, I already started my college classes for the Fall semester, but i WILL NOT be ignoring my blog! So, once again, thank you guys for sticking around! Wish I had time to post this earlier!

I'm happy to announce that i will be having a couple more Giveaways in the near future for you guys, especially the ThinkGeek.com $75 Gift Certificate Giveaway that I'm super exited about!

So make sure you subscribe to my RSS, or by email to have my posts sent directly to you. Bookmark us too! And visit regularly so you don't miss it!

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I was awarded the "Blog with Substance" award :) by MissySalsa, thanks! :)

Here are "The Rules":

•Thank the blogger who awarded it to you.

•Sum up your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience using five (5) words.

•Pass it on to 10 other blogs which you feel have real substance.

My blog summed up:

Saving money and living life, etc (lol) :)

And the awards go to.....

Thanks to the blog hops, I've been able to find some super great new blogs to read! 


Amy's Dinner - Kitchen Centsability  •  And Baby Makes Three  •  Food Floozie  •  In Lovely Heels  •  Punk Rock Moma  •  The Nutritionist Reviews  •

I'm aware this isn't 10 and Yes... i do love food blogs lol!

StudentSavingBucks 3 Month Blogiversary!

Yup. Its only been 3 months, but its exiting :) Thanks to all my readers, followers, and casual visitors! Just stick with me guys! lol. In 3 months I've received 18,000 page hits, 200+ Google Friend Connect Followers, 80+ Facebook Fans and 200 Twitter Followers. Thanks again to everyone that drops by and comments! :)

I'm happy to announce that i will be having 2 Giveaways in the near future for you guys, one of which is open to International entries. And the other is thanks to Safeway, General Mills and MyBlogSpark for the giveaway. 

So make sure you subscribe to my RSS, or by email to have my posts sent directly to you. Bookmark us too! And visit regularly so you don't miss it!