Freebie Friday: June 8, 2007
**Please! Please! It is time for my readers to come out of lurking. If you are reading this, please leave a comment and let me know how long you have been reading my blog and what your favorite feature is on here! You can leave the comment anonymously, if you are too shy to share! I would love to meet you and thanks to everyone for any feedback they can offer! You all make this corner of the internet possible for myself and for my family. We are extremely grateful!**
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American Cheerleader Magazine. Please allow six to eight weeks for delivery.
Harper Audio is offering
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73Comments:
Angie
"Hi Amy,
I was looking through last June's archives and realized that it's been a whole year since I "discovered" your blog. I've been a regular reader ever since. You bring a unique and special voice to the parenting/thrifty blog world. It's clear you put a lot of care into your posts. Keep up the good work!"
Ivy
"Well, you know I'm reading, lol! But I thought I'd leave a comment anyway, I love comments, it's like handing me a $5 bill anytime I get a comment :)"
Kether
"Hmmm. I don't remember how long I've been reading--or how I found you. Blog hopping, I'm sure. I read through bloglines, so I'm not usually here to comment.
Love the site. Great tips here."
kelly jeanie
"Hi Amy! My favorite feature? Well, there are so many...I really like "Amy's Notebook", and "Freebie Friday." There was a series you did a while back on slow cooker recipes that was awesome. I really like the articles you write, like the one about using the sandbox as a pool.
Thanks for all your hard work!"
Kara
"I've been coming here about a month I think :) I love Freebie Friday's, that's my favorite! Thanks for doing it."
"Hi Amy,
I've started lurking a few months ago before signing up so I could join in on the fun. I too like Freebie Fridays and Amy's Notebook.
I found you when I was searching the internet for building your own clothesline. You had an article about it and it inspired me. I've built my own and love using it. Thanks for the clothesline, the freebies, and the fun.
Oh, I also liked your blog on the garden and the lawn mower."
Happywife84
"I was told about your site about a month ago. I make sure to come every Friday! I love all of your freebies! I really liked yesterday's info too! Thanks for doing this! I even have you linked when people come to my blog."
Happywife84
"I was told about your blog about a month ago. My favorite features are Amy's Notebook & Freeie Fridays. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I even put you down on my blog as a blog I read regularly!"
"Amy I have been reading you blog since November 2006. I love the site period not one thing more than the other I love all of it. I have learned so much in the 8 months.
Vicki (Wheezymom)"
Lisa
"I have been reading for almost a year now. I love the Freebie Friday's (of course!). I also really enjoyed the Aldi's versus the flyer series. I love it all really."
Karen
"Hi! I've been reading for a few months now. This is my favorite column, but they are all good:-)
I still have my bookgive away on my blog through Monday. I will be receiving more books soon, so I will be having another giveaway when I receive them. Have a great weekend!
Karen"
"I don't remember how I found your site, I've been reading for a while. I love Freebie Fridays, Amy's Notebook, Aldi's info and recipes. Thank you for all of your hard work!
Jennifer"
starryfish
"Hi Amy,
I've been reading your blog for about 6 months now. I've gotten so much useful information from it! I like the highlights from the Dollar Stretcher. Especially enjoyed the "competition" you had with Meredith from
Like Merchant Ships. It was interesting to see which method yielded the better savings, since I combine both. Keep up the great work!"
"Hi, I'm a lurker around here- I ended up here via your Aldi blog, of which I'm a fan. I've been reading since shortly after you started your Aldi Queen blog a few months ago. The Freebie Fridays post, as well as the Aldi Queen ideas are my favorites,
Thanks for all your tips!"
thehomespunheart
"I always love visiting and reading all of your ideas! You are a wealth of information! And, I love Freebie Fridays! Have a great weekend, my friend!"
"I love this site. I love the Freebie Friday and the articles you write yourself about your own experiences. I love seeing your "thrifty" finds and hearing about the things you do with you kids. I really enjoyed the contest between you and Meredith.
Alice"
Bobbie
"I'm a mother of three, grandmother of five and great-grandmother of three so it has been awhile since I've raised any kids of my own. But I've been reading your blog for about six months now via Google reader and I enjoy it very much. Thank you for all your wonderful ideas! Love Freebie Friday!"
"Hi Amy!
I discovered momadvice about 9? months ago after reading an article about your site in the SBT. I love the site and check it frequently throughout the week. My favorites are definitely the Freebie Friday and Amy's Notebook. I really enjoy the articles and links you give to other sites as well. I haven't gotten in to the forums yet- mostly because of a lack of time. I appreciate all of the time you devote to this site, and will continue to be a regular visitor."
ManyBlessings
"Hi,
I've been reading here for about a month, maybe more. I truly love everything about this site, but my favorite would be Freebie Fridays! :) Thanks for all the work you put into this site!
dawnz:)"
"Hi, as per your request for us to leave a comment, here goes. I've been reading your blog for about 8 months now. I love the WFMW and the Freebie Fridays. I check in almost daily just to see what interesting things you might post about. I really enjoyed the "Iron Chef" challange between coupons and Aldi's. So, please keep up the good work!"
Tim Appleton (Applehead)
"Every week you never come up short. This week my boss gets the Cheerleader mag!"
mrsperoche
"I recently came across your blog and now I look forward to it every day! I particularly enjoy your frugal recipes and "Freebie Friday". Thanks so much!"
cmm
"I've been reading, hmmmmm, since march or april maybe? Whenever it was that you did the Chef Mom challenge week with the Like Merchant Ships blog.
I'm the one who lives over in Goshen, do you remember me? :) Want to do lunch or something sometime this summer? You wouldn't happen to live anywhere near that new big shopping center? I'm dying to go check it out sometime."
julianne
"I'm not usually a commenter anywhere--I don't usually feel I have anything to add. I'm sure how I found you, a link from somewhere, I'm sure. I especially enjoy the Freebie Fridays."
Jenn @ Frugal Upstate
"I've been reading for about a year! Love the freebies in particular."
"Thank you once again for the Freebie Friday section. I think that it is my favorite part - or is it the menus that you share no maybe it’s the recipes that you give no it’s the product reviews that I like the most. Oh I can’t decide so I guess I just love it all – Keep it up.I just don't remember how long I've been reading you sorry. Lynn Marie"
"Hi Amy,
I subscribed you through Bloglines so I know whenever you have a new post. I think I've been a regular for over six months now and will continue to be because I'm going to be a new mommy and your articles give me food for thought. My favorite ones were the tips for Works for Me Wednesdays and of course, Freebie Fridays. You're great, please keep doing what you're doing :-)"
Erin
"I have been reading your blog for a few months now. I really enjoy your articles. I would love to see more about how you (if you do) make any money from your site."
"I too am a lurker! I love your blog. Even though I do not have kids of my own, I do have a family to take care of and I find your blog and articles useful and relevant."
Amanda
"I have been lurking at your site since December 2006. I can't recall what brought me here, but I think it was the Friday Freebie. I love all your articals forums and both blogs. Your tips and hints have helped me so much.
It's funny that you would put this in your blog today. I had intended on making my first comment today. After reading your post about Vices yesterday (that's when I read it) I found your Pumkin Spice Latte recipe and gave it a go yesterday. I LOVE IT. I did make a few changes in the second and third batch, but I wanted to say thanks."
Amy
"Oh my goodness! You guys are totally making my day today! I never expected that many people to even reply! Like Ivy said, a comment is like finding a $5 bill. You guys have made me feel like a millionaire today!!
Amanda- I am so glad you enjoyed my Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe! You will have to share your changes- I am always looking for improvement!
CMM- email me, I do live by that new shopping plaza and have yet to visit it! Let's make a date!
Erin- Great idea for including info on how to start a home business. We do make some money and would love to share how we got our start over here!
Thank you ALL so much! I mean that from the bottom of my heart! It always helps to get a little encouragement in your work!!"
Lori
"Hey, Amy! I have been reading for a few months now and I love your blog. My favorite parts are the household hints and tips and the menu planners. Thanks so much!"
"Hi Amy,
I too, love what you do here. I've been coming around for a few months now. Not exactly sure when I found you.
If I don't catch up with you during the week, I make it a point to stop by on Friday's. I love Freebie Friday."
Teri
"I think I've been reading about a month. I love that you are normal :) Admit to a Starbuck's habit, and find a way to make it cheap. Want cool clothes- here's how. You aren't- here is what you have to sacrifice to save money, you are "Here is how to live life large, and save money.""
"Hi Amy,
I LOVE your site!
I've been reading @1 year.
My fave is the Aldi MENU WEEKLY PLANNER.
Which, by the way, I think they totally stole your idea.
But I love having the week planned for me.
Ann Maddox
SC"
Leanne
"I love freebie friday! thank you!!
I love your blog...I"ve been lurking for about 2 months... you are great at this!
thank you!"
Debbie J.
"Hi there, I am a lurker. I look at your blog often, but at least every Friday for freebies! I have been doing so for about 6 months.
thanks!"
Megan
"Amy,
I found your blog a couple of months ago, and I really enjoy reading it. I absolutely LOVE Freebie Friday. Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into making your blog so helpful!"
"I obviously love the freebie Friday part, but I think your whole website is refreshing. If often feels like a get-away for me to sit at the computer and read your articles. I always get up feeling like I did something great for my family, but for myself, too! Thank you"
Laura
"Hi Amy,
Sorry for lurking!
I love the Freebie Friday of course, and I also love when you post inexpensive recipes and all the frugal ideas you have.
One of my favorites is when you told us about HillBilly Housewife's Magic Milkshakes - we love them at my house and have them all the time!
Thanks for all your hard work."
mo from ne
"Hi Amy,
I got here from a link on a frugal blog. I just enjoy reading about your family. I like the Aldi recipes and Freebie Friday."
seanandalanamom
"Hi,
I have been looking forward to Freebie Friday since the beginning of March. I am a little obsessed with all of the free samples and don't want to use them. I like to look at them and go through each of the samples. Although, I do think that with church camp coming up in a few weeks for the kids, I will use some of them. Also, my sister and parents are going to Mexico on a missions trip with their church next week so I think I should let them go through my large basket also. Did I mention that my large basket is overflowing?!?
Blessings,
Jodi"
kddub
"Hi,
I've just been reading your blog a few weeks, found via scribbit.blogspot.com
I like the freebie fridays, and have pointed a few others your direction!"
"Thanks, Amy, for all the great information. I've passed your website on to several friends and always enjoy the Friday Freebies and frugal & organizing tips."
Toby and Tammy
"Alright,
I am a closet reader. I've been reading your blog for almost a year. I truly enjoy all of your information. Thanks and keep up the great blog!"
snarflemarfle
"I can't remember how long I've been reading your blog but I think I found you through Scribbit.
My favorite feature is the Friday Freebie but I really like everything about your blog and your site!"
"great site! I love haveing the freebies in one place. You are the first blog I have ever read! And now I read a few mommy blogs. I am a new mommy and I really enjoy your stuff!"
"Hi Amy,
I have been reading your blog daily for 7-8 months. I really appreciate all the hard work you obviously put into it. Like many of your other readers I also like freebie fridays and Amy's notebook. I really enjoyed the Iron Chef challenge."
"Hey Amy! I've been a loyal reader and user of your forum since August of 2006. I love this awesome site. My favorite is Friday Freebies. I actually love it all!!! Great job Amy!"
"I have been stopping by every Friday for the past 6 months. I read all of the entries for the past week then. I look forward to this every week and I have gotten to try lots of great products from your freebies report
Thanks!"
Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry
"I read often, but especially on Freebie Fridays! You're on my Google Reader list, and I try to check out every post.
Thanks for all the fun info!"
"I have been reading for maybe half a year. I love all your thrifty tips! I especially enjoy Freebie Friday!"
Tammy
"Hi! I started reading your blog when you had your Iron Chef contest with Meredeth!"
Jthemilker
"I must have stumbled across your blog about 4-6 weeks ago. My favorite thing is the friday freebies. I also really like the Aldi Queen blog."
"I love your "Freebie Fridays" - you find some great offers!"
mama k
"ok, not really a lurker, but I like Freebie Fridays of course. I also like any kind of thrifty articles and tips on housekeeping.
Not sure when or how I found you, but it's been a little while."
"Amy,
I love Freebie Friday! and Amy's Notebook. I've been reading since the Aldi challenge with Meredith."
Karen
"I just found a great freebie! Lego.com is giving away free 2 year subscriptions to their magazine. You can download, print, and mail in the form or call toll free. Here is the link: http://club.lego.com/eng/magazine/subscription.asp"
"Oh Amy, I just love your website. I don't comment as much as I should, but I talk with you one phone almost every day. (We like to check up on eachother:))
You the best Ms. Amy!!!"
Christi
"De-lurking myself - I've commented a few times here and there, but I've not been as good as I should be about commenting. I've been reading for about 6 months. Hard for me to pick a favorite - I really enjoy all of your features. Thanks for all the hard work you do!"
Kristin, Rod, and Victoria
"Hi Amy,
I've been lurking for close to 6 months now... and I love all your great advice on how to save money!"
Kristin, Rod, and Victoria
"Hi Amy,
I've been lurking for probably about 6 months now, I think I found you through a post on another blog regarding your crockpot meals. I love all your great ideas, and of course, Freebie Friday!"
"Love your Freebie Fridays and all your Aldi information. Very informative. I had a friend introduce me too the sight about 6 months ago."
"Hey, Amy - I've been reading since - well - the beginning! I remember you called and told me about your website and were so excited! While I love Freebie Friday, I have to admit that I love to read it all so I can see what's happening at your house and see pictures of you guys and feel like maybe you're not SO far away (even though you are), but are back across the street like in the old days! :) -Beth"
Judy Deegan
"Dear Amy,
I just discovered your blog and am sharing it with all my mom friends, stay at homes and working as well. I greatly appreciate all your site offers!
Thanks,
Judy D."
"Hi Amy March 16th is the first time I stumbled on your blog. I love the Freebie Fridays!"
"I never miss a Freebie Friday. Keep up the good blogging and thank you."
Tammy
"Amy,
Hello from NW Indiana! I found your site through a search on mommy related topics. Freebie Friday hooked me, and now I'm a regular reader. Also reading many other blogs you have recommended.
Love to read posts about Chicago adventures and anything else we can do to keep our children entertained while living in NW Indiana. Thanks for a great blog!"
"Love, Love, Love your site! Thanks!!!"
Melissa
"I love your blog, and I love the Freebie Fridays!"
Rachel
"Thanks for such a fun and helpful blog. I've been reading for about 5 months and have really enjoyed the grocery challenge with Like Merchant Ships and your Freebie Friday posts."
Janelle
"Hi! I found you April 2006 and my favorite feature is the Freebie Friday, and I like the Aldi menus too. I do our grocery shopping there."
Laura
"I am a fairly newbie...I believe I began reading your blog religiously about a couple months ago. I enjoy your price comparisons and product reviews, but I love your Freebie Friday feature and that's when I routinely check your blog. Keep up the good, I mean GREAT work!"
I was looking through last June's archives and realized that it's been a whole year since I "discovered" your blog. I've been a regular reader ever since. You bring a unique and special voice to the parenting/thrifty blog world. It's clear you put a lot of care into your posts. Keep up the good work!"