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I’ve been remiss. I know you’re all out there because I see the numbers, but I haven’t been very diligent about encouraging discussion. My favorite part of blogging is building up a community and discussing my favorite topics with those who visit my blogs. I have lots of visitors, but comments….not so much.
All that ends today.
I’m going to award the most prolific commenter for the month of April a $25 gift certificate from Amazon.com. That’s right, $25 just to spend on you. A frivolous splurge except I’m footing the bill.
The rules?
- You have to offer something to the discussion. To say “I agree” doesn’t count.
- Debate and disagree if you like, but do be nice.
- Have fun.
Simply Thrifty will be hosting more contests in the future so I do hope you’ll come by often….and comment!!!
I don’t want to say that I’m not with it, regarding computers, but it look me the longest time to get any idea what a blog was!
As for the person in pain for $3.40 a gallon for gas – there’d be riots here for such a cheap price. The cheapest price locally for the cheapest grade is $3.81.
Amazon!! I love to shop there! I would buy more books :)
I love Amazon, & I’m a newbie at this blogging thing,thanks for the contest!!
BTW—are ya feeling the pain at the gas pump? I live in Virginia Beach and its at an average $3.40/gallon. OUCH! I’ve got 5 kids to cart around to various activities and I work nights as an RN at a local hospital….ugh! Pres Bush issued an equally ridiculous comment about “..not having a magic wand to fix the gas problem..” What gives???!!
I love amazon and i really am not sure what i would buy if i won. I enjoy blogging alot.
Gee, how lucky-the winner gets to lurk @ Amazon!
I would use the gift certificate to buy some books and would attempt to try and buy the neccesities that are needed for our family. I would search until I found a necessity versus just wanting an item. Thank you for this contest.
I am not a good or prolific commenter. I do try commenting a lot especially the last month or so. When it comes to comments or blogging for contest I believe there are really professions out there that always win. I won’t give up though. I really could use the $25.00 gift certificate to buy books with. I am out of a job due to health problems, trying to get disability and my husband and I are getting by on his little check. I used to be a nurse and we were used to that money. Well sorry, enough about me. I do want to thank you having these contest/giveaways. I know you will be rewarded for your generosity. Goodluck to everyone!
JUNK MAIL, OLD MAGAZINES, ADS SENT THOU MAIL. ALWAYS TAKE YOUR NAME OFF ITEM. THEN PUT THEM IN RECYCLE BIN. I AM SO HAPPY WE HAVE A RECYCLE TRUCK COME BY EVERY WED. AND PICK UP RECYCLED ITEMS
@cheapchick – Our leaf blower does have a shredding option but it just died out. We can rent a chipper shredder but at this point I’d rather buy one.
Comments are where I get most of my ideas. I look and see what my community wants to talk about and what suggestions they’re offering.
I look at the blog comments too, just to see who is linking up. If they’ve got a contest or an interesting website name, or freebies of any kind, it might entice me over to another site.
I don’t have any suggestions for chopping the branches, but you can use a leaf blower on vacuum setting to shred the leaves, or a mower with a bag attachment. They make great mulch. I have seen rustic-looking fences made from branches tied with twine, if you go for that look. Great blog, thanks!
1495 days ago
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What a awesome idea- I love commenting and learning from others and providing feedback.
I’m making it a point to read more blogs that might be similar to mine. I’m honestly trying to add to the discussion. It is a real challenge sometimes to come out of myself (I’m always all up in coding, widgets, whatever) – I think your contest is an awesome idea, I was thinking of doing one also for a $25 Best Buy gift card. Well I’m off to look at your posts and learn what I can and comment comment comment. I love shopping at Amazon! Thanks Simply Thrifty for the chance to win a gift card!
1497 days ago
[...] Simply Thrifty is conducting a contest and is giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to Amazon. [...]
1499 days ago
[...] Simply Thrifty is conducting a contest and is giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to Amazon. [...]
So Deb are you feeling flooded w/comments yet =)? Hope you enjoy all the chatter!
Contests help lure people in, that’s for sure. I started commenting because of the contests. I started on the sites of someone I know. When someone else would post other contest links on to the I branched out to that. I actually won a beading magazine for my daughter once. I’ve gone on to the blog roll and looked on other sites to read blogs that are about things of interest to me.
I asked a blogger, if my comments are dumb, and should I bother. She told me that comments are great and yes, I should comment. So I do – even on sites without contests and people I know. Start with the contests and move on to more. I’m a part time lurker, who sometimes joins in sometimes now.
Hmmm…you know what to do to get people to start commenting! I do love your website. I have gotten so many good ideas off here. Thanks for all the work you do!