Ack!  Remember that giveaway for the $50 Visa gift card from Trusted Lending Advisors that was held last week?  I just realized I never drew the winner!  Well, I did just now and the winner was…

Emily B

I’ve contacted Emily to get the prize to her.  (Emily, if you haven’t gotten my email, please contact me here.)

Thanks to all who entered, and thanks so much to our sponsor, Trusted Lending Advisors, for the giveaway.  Don’t forget that they are offering a free appraisal (up to $400 value) on any closed loan transaction when you mention Colorado Bargains!

By now you know that our sponsor, Trusted Lending Advisors, is offering a free appraisal (up to $400 value) on any closed loan transaction when you mention Springs Bargains.  Well today, they’re also giving away a $50 Visa gift card to one lucky reader! Keep reading to enter the giveaway – it’s super easy to enter.

As a Realtor’s wife, I can tell you that working with a great lender makes the home purchase or refinance process so much smoother!  Trusted Lending Advisors can not only help you get a great rate, they’ll also make the process as simple as possible – something that you don’t always get at a large retail bank or online lender, especially.

We’ve looked at a lot of information about home loans over the past few months, and I hope you’ve found it helpful.  If you missed any of the posts, be sure to check them out:

• Why we’re excited to partner with Trusted Lending Advisors
• What to expect when you apply for a home loan or refinance
• A look at conventional, FHA, and VA loan types
• Just how much can you save by refinancing?
• How long do I need to live in my home for refinancing to make sense?

You can contact Trusted Lending Advisors at (719) 266-8183 or visit their website to find out more information.  Don’t forget to mention Springs Bargains so that you can get the free appraisal offer (up to $400 value, valid on any closed loan transaction).

→ Enter The Giveaway

Ready to win a $50 Visa gift card from Trusted Lending Advisors?  To enter, just complete the form below!  If you win, we’ll contact you for your mailing address so that you can receive your prize.

Trusted Lending Advisors is powered by Academy Mortgage | Regulated by the Colorado Division of Real Estate | LMB 3113 LMB 100017529 NMLS 257308 | Equal Housing Opportunity

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The winner of the $50 Visa gift card giveaway from Trusted Lending Advisors is…

Jillian M.

Jillian, you should have already received an email from us with instructions on claiming your prize.  (If not, please contact us.)

Thanks to Trusted Lending Advisorsfor sponsoring the giveaway and for sponsoring Springs Bargains!  If you’re thinking about purchasing a home or refinancing your current home, I would wholeheartedly recommend giving them a call (719-266-8183).  Make sure to mention that you heard about them on Springs Bargains to get a free appraisal (up to a $400 value) on any closed loan transaction.

Make sure to read our post about what to expect when you start the home loan or refinance process!

Just a reminder that you can enter the $50 Visa gift card giveaway from Trusted Lending Advisors until midnight tonight!  Entering is easy – just go here and complete the form!  Winner will be announced later this week.

By now you know that our current sponsor is Trusted Lending Advisors, and some of you have even gotten started on the process of refinancing or purchasing a home through Tim and Dave. (Learn more about why we’re excited to promote Trusted Lending Advisors, and what to expect when applying for a loan or refinance.)

Today, Trusted Lending Advisors is offering a great giveaway that’s open to anyone: a $50 Visa gift card!  Keep reading to enter the giveaway.

As a Realtor’s wife, I can tell you that working with a great lender makes the home purchase or refinance process so much smoother!  Trusted Lending Advisors can not only help you get a great rate, they’ll also make the process as simple as possible – something that you don’t always get at a large retail bank or online lender, especially.

You can contact Trusted Lending Advisors at (719) 266-8183 or visit their website to find out more information.  They’re also offering a special deal to Springs Bargains readers: mention Springs Bargains and they’ll cover the cost of your appraisal on any closed loan transaction (up to a $400 value)!

→ Enter The Giveaway

Ready to win a $50 Visa gift card from Trusted Lending Advisors?  To enter, just complete the form below!  If you win, we’ll contact you for your mailing address so that you can receive your prize.

Trusted Lending Advisors is powered by Academy Mortgage | Regulated by the Colorado Division of Real Estate | LMB 3113 LMB 100017529 NMLS 257308 | Equal Housing Opportunity

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The winner of the $50 Visa gift card from Colorado Soccer Buddies was…

Christy J.

I’ve contacted Christy and she’s already claimed her prize!  Thanks to everyone who entered.

Don’t forget that Colorado Soccer Buddies offers a free class so you can check out their program with no risk!  Get more information on that here.  They offer classes in both Colorado Springs and Monument for ages 15 months and up.  Thanks to Colorado Soccer Buddies for sponsoring the giveaway!

Just a reminder that you have until midnight tonight to enter to win a $50 Visa gift card from Colorado Soccer Buddies! Go here to read more and enter.

Today we’ve got an awesome giveaway – a $50 Visa gift card – from Colorado Soccer Buddies, a soccer child development program.  I know that a couple of readers have commented when Colorado Soccer Buddies have been mentioned in the daily deal roundups and said their kids had great experiences with their program, so I was excited when they inquired about doing a giveaway.

Here’s more info about their program (plus, enter the giveaway below!):

Soccer Buddies is an outrageously FUN soccer child development program for ages 15 months to 12 years. We take a unique approach in teaching kids the game of soccer.

We build motor skills and soccer skills for the younger kids and develop agility, speed and technique with the older kids. You won’t just see a ball and a net on our field!

You can check out their program at no cost with a free trial class.  Colorado Soccer Buddies has classes at both Colorado Sports Center in Monument and Play It Now Sports on North Academy in Colorado Springs.  Check out their schedule of classes and get signed up for the next session here!

Enter The Giveaway

Colorado Soccer Buddies is giving on Springs Bargains reader a $50 Visa gift card!  Entering is easy, and you can even gain an additional entry by liking their Facebook page!  Please complete the form below to enter.  If you are reader via RSS or email, click here to view the entry form.

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When my friend Crystal, the original Money Saving Mom, asked if I wanted to do a giveaway of five copies of her new book, The Money Saving Mom’s Budget, I didn’t think about it very long – I said yes, because I knew you guys would love to win it!

The Money Saving Mom’s Budget is officially being released on Tuesday, but it’s already hit the bestseller list on Amazon for a couple of days, and that was just for pre-orders! Crystal sent me a preview of the book, and here’s what I enjoyed about a couple of the chapters:

As someone who is not a goal-setter, I found the first chapter though-provoking and challenging. I’ve seen Crystal set and reach many, many goals, and there’s no better inspiration for setting and working towards goals. I personally prefer to jump right in to something and start doing, rather taking the time to set goals – I think it’s how I’m wired, but this chapter got me thinking about whether or not I could accomplish more by writing down goals.

The second chapter on cutting clutter was fantastic, even if it’s not what you’d expect from a personal finance book. I strongly believe that every bit of “stuff” in your home and life takes time to manage – even if it’s just sitting in a box in your basement. If you’re constantly managing “stuff”, you will have less time and energy to accomplish the things that you really want to do. This was a great chapter on something you don’t normally hear in regards to money.

Now, I have to admit that I would have preferred the book either be all philosophy or all practical advice. The second half has some great information on using coupons, saving on your grocery bill, and cutting costs overall, but I personally would rather have read more general finance tips rather than how to use coupons. For a lot of people, though, it’s a perfect mix!

Enter The Giveaway

Crystal has offered five readers of SpringsBargains.com and DenverBargains.com a copy of her book, The Money Saving Mom’s Budget. To enter, please complete the form below! If you are reading this via email or RSS, click here to enter the giveaway.

Please note: this giveaway is being offered on both SpringsBargains.com and DenverBargains.com. You may only enter the giveaway once across both sites.

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The winner of the $50 Visa gift card from Once Upon A Child Colorado Springs is…

Kimi B

Congratulations, Kimi!  You will be receiving an email shortly from us with information on how to claim your prize.

Thanks so much to everyone who entered, and to Once Upon A Child Colorado Springs for sponsoring the giveaway!  Be sure to check out their website for more information on how they buy and sell gently-used children’s clothing, toys, equipment, and more – and how you can sell yours for cash on the spot, with no appointment necessary!  They are located at 6946 North Academy in Colorado Springs.

There’s a new children’s consignment store in town: Once Upon A Child recently opened at 6946 North Academy, in the King Soopers shopping center.

Today, they’re giving away a $50 Visa gift card to one lucky Springs Bargains reader!  Keep reading to enter.

Once Upon A Child of Colorado Springs buys and sells gently used children’s clothing, toys, furniture, equipment and more, at up to 70% off retail prices.  They’re different than many secondhand stores in that they only buy and sell next to new, good quality, clean items that have been checked for safety standards.

For more information about what types of items they buy and sell and what brands they’re looking for and carry, visit their website for all the info!  There is no appointment necessary to sell your items, and they purchase all seasons and pay cash on the spot.

You can also find them on Facebook to stay on top of their latest events and sales – and, you can gain an additional entry to today’s $50 Visa gift card giveaway if you like their page!

To enter the giveaway, simply complete the form below.  Click here to enter if you cannot see the form. 

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Giveaway: $50 Visa Gift Card From Once Upon A Child

Safeway is giving away a $50 gift card over on Denver Bargains – click here to read more and enter to win!

And the winner of the $50 gift certificate to the upcoming Mini Mania Consignment Sale is…

Camille T.

Camille, you should have received an email with instructions on claiming your prize. If you haven’t yet received it, please check your junk mail.

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway! The Mini Mania Consignment Sale will be September 15-17 at the International Dance Club at 2422 Busch Avenue – that’s just three weeks away!  They’ll have everything from clothing to costumes to cribs for sale at a fraction of retail prices – go here for more information about the sale.

Even if you didn’t win, there’s still a chance to save big at Mini Mania: we’ll have a super hot coupon especially for Springs Bargains readers that will be announced the week of the sale. You will not want to miss the chance to save with this special discount on Thursday and Friday of the sale!

Thanks to Mini Mania for sponsoring the giveaway!

It’s fall consignment sale season in Colorado Springs! Earlier this year, the new Mini Mania Kids Consignment Extravaganza debuted with their first sale and I heard great feedback about the sale from people who attended, so I’m excited that they’re offering one lucky Springs Bargains reader a $50 gift certificate to spend at this year’s fall sale!

Mini Mania’s fall sale will be September 15-17 at the International Dance Club (2422 Busch Avenue). They’ll have everything from fall and winter clothing for sizes newborn to juniors to bouncy seats to bedding to diaper bags and just about everything you need for baby, at a fraction of retail prices.  They will also have clothing and costumes for the upcoming holidays!

Just look at some of the photos from their spring sale:

I believe these are just the girl clothes – wow!

And just the boy clothes (plus some toys)

If you’re interested in making money by selling your gently used children’s things, you can consign at the Mini Mania sale and take home 70-75% off your earnings! Get more information on consigning here.

Saturday is 50% off day, and they’re also going to be offering Springs Bargains readers a very, very special discount on Thursday and Friday of the sale, so make plans to attend as this is not an offer you’re going to see at just any consignment sale!

Mini Mania is offering one Springs Bargains reader a $50 gift certificate to spend at this year’s fall sale.  Entering is easy – just complete the form below and you’ll be entered to win!

Our sister site, Denver Bargains, is giving away a $50 credit to daily deal site Juice in the City! Even if you don’t live in Denver, you may want to enter as they often have deals that are good enough to drive to Denver for – especially if it’s free with a credit! Go here to enter.

The winner of the $50 Visa gift card from My Sweet Cheeks Boutique was… Sarah H!  Sarah, you should have received an email from me with instructions on claiming your prize.

Thanks to everyone who entered and to My Sweet Cheeks for sponsoring the giveaway!  Don’t forget to visit their website and check out their adorable, affordable accessories for girls, like these hats with flowers (on sale for $8.99); and like their Facebook page for special deals and discounts!

There’s still time to win a $50 Visa card from My Sweet Cheeks Boutique!  Click on over here to enter through midnight tonight.

Today we’re featuring a great giveaway from a mom-owned, local business that you’re going to love!  My Sweet Cheeks Boutique carries adorable accessories for little girls at great prices – and they’re giving away a $50 Visa gift card to one lucky Springs Bargains reader!

Melanie is a Colorado Springs mom and started My Sweet Cheeks Boutique in 2010.   Her goal is to offer people handmade and boutique items at a fraction of the cost of what you’d find elsewhere, and I think she’s attaining her goal.

I looked around on her site, and I’d have to say that her prices really do seem to be very reasonable – check out these pixie wings for $4.99!  I was thinking that they must be a hairclip at that price, but nope – these are the size your little girls would wear to play dress-up!

They’ve got lots of different types of flower clips (starting at $0.99) and hairbows (starting at $1.75), and some adorable pettiskirts and tutus.  I’m even spying a page of sale items at great prices!

There’s lots more – head on over and check out My Sweet Cheeks Boutique… There’s a little girl in your life that would love a birthday gift from My Sweet Cheeks!

Enter the giveaway

My Sweet Cheeks Boutique is offering one lucky Springs Bargains reader a $50 Visa gift card to spend in their boutique or anywhere else Visa is accepted!  To enter, simply complete the form below.  And, you can gain an additional entry by becoming a Facebook fan!

The four winners of the $25 gift certificates to Real Deals on Home Decor of South Colorado Springs were:

Alicia W.
Susan U.
Andrea I.
Philip P.

Winners, you should have all received an email from me with instructions on claiming your prize – if you don’t see it, please check your junk mail.

Stay tuned – this afternoon we’ll announce a freebie for everyone from Real Deals!  Here’s a hint…  It smells similar to a beverage I posted about yesterday and is made of something that you might eat – but it’s not to eat.  Come back this afternoon for the full scoop!

Just a quick reminder that you have until midnight tonight to enter the giveaway from Real Deals on Home Decor of south Colorado Springs.  Four lucky people are going to win a $25 gift certificate to spend on some pretty things for their home!

And… Just a little teaser: even if you don’t win the giveaway, everyone is going to have a chance to get a freebie at Real Deals this Thursday and Saturday.  We’ll announce it on Wednesday, but I would make sure to keep some time in your schedule to get the special freebie they’ll be offering!

Who likes shopping for fun new home decor?  Um, yes, that would be me, and I’ll bet a lot of you, too!

Today we’re featuring a giveaway that will enable four lucky Springs Bargains readers to shop for new pretties for their home for free, thanks to Real Deals on Home Decor in south Colorado Springs!  Continue reading to enter.

Real Deals specializes in “warehouse pricing on all styles of home décor” – they have everything from mirrors, clocks, and art; to floral, furniture, and lamps for every room in your home – and some garden and outdoor items, too!  Don’t let the word warehouse scare you away, though – everything is beautifully arranged to give you inspiration about how to display it in your home

I have to tell you that a couple of months ago, Jeremy and I stopped into two home decor stores on the same weekend.  One was Real Deals, and the other will rename unnamed.

Let’s just say that there was no comparison to the two as far as prices: Real Deals was quite reasonably priced, and carried many of the same types of items as the “other” store that had much higher prices!

Real Deals keeps their cost down by only being open two days a week, so plan ahead: you’ll want to stop by on a Thursday or Saturday to shop around!  And, a little bird told me you will really want to stop in there this Thursday or Friday with something special we’re going to announce on Wednesday.

Real Deals of south Colorado Springs is offering up four $25 gift certificates to four lucky readers.  You can enter up to two times – everyone gets one entry, and if you’re a Facebook fan, you’ll get a second entry as well!  Here’s how to enter:

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Giveaway: Real Deals On Home Decor (4 Winners!)

The six winners of the Touch-A-Truck family passes are:

Meghan M
Nikki W
Kimberly H
Melissa C
Bill R
Holly P

All the winners have been emailed – if you are one of the above people and haven’t received it yet, please check your junk mail.  Thanks to everyone who entered!

We’re giving away six family passes to the Junior League’s Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, May 7th!  I haven’t been to the Touch-A-Truck event, but I’ve heard it’s a little boy’s dream, with fire trucks, military vehicles, big diggers, and more – up close and personal.

We’ve purchased six family passes to the event through the Gazette’s Deal of the Day, and six lucky readers will win!  You can read the details on the passes here – they’re valid for up to six people.

To enter, just complete the form below.  If you are reading via email or RSS, please click here to enter.

This giveaway is open until Sunday, May 1st at 11:59 PM.  This giveaway is sponsored by Colorado Bargains, LLC.

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Have you entered the $50 King Soopers gift card giveaway over on Denver Bargains yet?  It’s open until Friday at midnight!

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to also enter the $50 gift card giveaways on the other Eat Well, Spend Less blogs:

Jessica at Life As Mom | Katie at goodLife {eats}
Aimee at Simple Bites | Mandi at Life Your Way
Shaina at Food For My Family | Katie at Kitchen Stewardship
Tammy at Tammy’s Recipes | Alyssa at Kingdom First Mom

As part of the Eat Well, Spend Less series, we’re giving away a $50 King Soopers/Kroger gift card over on Denver Bargains – head on over here to enter!