Thursday, December 17, 2009

Christmas Giveaway has Ended!!



Wow!!!!! I am so amazed at the number of readers who have entered the 1st annual Hip2Save Christmas giveaway!! Your comments inspire me, motivate me, and warm my heart. I am so excited to randomly select the 20 winners. I hope to have the list of winners posted around 6PM EST tonight. Again, thank you all for entering and supporting me. Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas!

103 comments:

Anonymous said...

Too bad we can't have a giveaway for you. I don't know how you find these great deals but I am so thankful that you do. I am able to stay way in my budget and still get loads of extras! Thanks again and Merry Christmas!!

Nikki said...

Super Excited to see who the winners are!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I didnt enter your contest but I wanted to say a big THANK YOU! to you and your work with this site. We have a 8 month old son and you have helped us to save a TON of money. I am so excited for the next year. I am going to stock up on the "free" or nearly free things to use as gifts next year. Thanks again!

J.J. said...

Thank YOU!!!

Tami said...

Thanks for all you do!!!! I love this site!!!!

Melissa said...

Thank you for everything that you do! I can't wait to see the list of winners. :)

Bekah said...

Thank you soo much for all you do. You really help a lot of people...more than you probably realize! I hope you have a Merry Christmas and thanks again!!!

Brianne said...

NO....THANK YOU!!! I have saved so much money this Christmas. Thank you for sharing all your great deals with us....wish I could have a giveaway for you!

Thanks again!

Courtney said...

Thank you! I think you help your readers a ton! It never hurts to save money! :)

Courtney said...

OT- Did anyone get their "I lovr bacteria" shirts? I did today! Wahoo! My husband is going to give me some funny looks when he sees me wearing this one! :)

erika said...

Hey Hippie,

I just ordered a FREE sampler from Cheryl & co.. it includes a $10 gift card and 6 of their most popular cookies...for only $6.95!

(5% cash back from the top 3 also)

Shannon said...

Thank you!!! I love this site and really think you should have your own TV show on TLC or HGTV about saving money and finding deals!

chericehodges said...

Thank you for all your great finds!

Anonymous said...

I never win anything, but this contest has really made me think and remember the true meaning of christmas.

thanks for all you do for us, hope you have a very merry christmas.

Unknown said...

Anonymous is right. I wish there was a way that I was able to repay you for your hard work researching all of these great deals and teaching us how to properly "coupon". THANK YOU!!!

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU! I have passed your site to every family member and friend that I could think of!

You have helped me out in may ways and I am going shopping on Saturday and thanks to you I have tons of Mall coupons and ideas!

Heather C.

Anonymous said...

Collin,

You rock and I appreciate all you do. I have been come a Hip2Save addict. Good luck on choosing the winners. Good luck to all.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for all the great deal that you share with us. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

I second the TLC show!

Leesa said...

We are all thanking YOU for all of the hard work that you do to find us these amazing deals. You have saved all of us so much money!

MILISSA said...

I wanted to echo others comments and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunities you post to save us money. I was also warmed by the idea of the toys for tots giveaway. How wonderful!

hollie said...

Thanks for being for being so Awesome! In the end all your readers are winners with the money you have saved US! Hail Queen Collin Hail! haha jkjk

Melanie said...

Ditto! It has all been said already, but you are such a blessing.

Thanks for all you do!

TAMMY YOUNG said...

THANKS FOR HAVING THE GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!

Cathy in Pa. said...

THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO AND MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Anonymous said...

Just wanted to ditto all the other comments. You are great. Can't believe the overwhelming response to your giveaway either, I guess there are more of us following along with you than I thought!

Oh and I'm so anxious, can't wait to see your post this evening! Congrats to whoever wins!

Brooke

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU!!! You have saved our family so much money. You are AWESOME! I'm so grateful I found your blog!

Ashley said...

erika how do I get the cookie sampler?

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas to you and yours! Thank you for all the great ways you have helped us to save. Hope you have a blessed new year! -Judy, TX

Anonymous said...

Thank you for all your help!!!! I could not save as much money without you.

Tapuosi Family said...

your the best! thanks for all that you do!

Anonymous said...

I would much rather watch you than Jon and Kate! :)

Thank you- the deals you post are awesome- I don't know how you find them all when you have 3 kids! But I am glad you do- thank you thank you thank you!!!!

I Heart Coupon Deals said...

Over 7000 comments? That is ridiculous...haha

Amazing that half is going to charity. I love to see people give that way to kids who really need it!

Betsy said...

Thank you and Merry Christmas!! I've been able to get so many great gifts for people this Christmas without breaking the bank, all because of your site! I've been stocking up on deals since October or so.

The Bradfields said...

Thank you so much!!! You have saved us so much money!

hallie prillaman said...

Awe, how did I miss this? I follow you site religiously! Good luck everyone. Colleen, you provide such a service to all your readers! Think of the thousands (maybe even millions, haha) of dollars we have all saved through your guidance!

Anonymous said...

We should all email TLC since they have an opening in JK8's time slot . " COLLIN, COLLIN, COLLIN "
Have a Merry Christmas and Hapiest of New Years. Penny & Family in IL

Anonymous said...

Courtney,
Where did you get the "I love bacteria" shirt? I would like to get one myself.

Stacy said...

I have to add my thanks!!! I have loved the great deals I have gotten already and I cannot wait to follow you for an entire year!!! I am expecting Christmas to be a lot more economical next year!!! Thanks!!

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas, Hip2Save! You are the best! Thank you for everything you do!

Stacy said...

So excited!! Thank You!

Stacy said...

So excited!! Thank You!

Anonymous said...

courtney no not yet! ha but i hope i dooooo!


hip thanks for your site!!! you are an inspiration. Merry Christmas to you and your family!


i still cant get over what Santas bringing you for Christmas. COUPONS!!!

Bev said...

I hope you see just how many people you've helped to save money. My family is having a Merry Christmas because of your blog. I think we should be giving you the prize! You truly make a difference!!!

Sandy K said...

I'm looking forward to picking out toys for Toys for Tots!

Sandy K.
Oak Creek, WI

Anonymous said...

Thank You so much for all you do!!! The girls at work and myself are addicted to the site and check multiple times a day. Great deals and you are the best for doing it!!!

steph said...

You are the best at all you do & your family is so blessed to have you! THanks for EVERYTHING!!!!Have a wonderful Holiday!!!!

Anonymous said...

I sooooo could use that cookie sampler!! Please tell us how to get it Erika.

Anonymous said...

I would love to hear about the Cookie deal

Saving in Colorado said...

http://www.cherylandco.com/brownie-sampler-box.product.700734.23254

Here is a Brownie Sampler of $9.99 with a $10 gift card for your next purchase.

They have free shipping today only.

Amanda Kay said...

Thanks for the giveaway!

Saving in Colorado said...

http://www.cherylandco.com/free-6-cookies-plus-shipping.product.700653.10102

I think this is the Cookie deal.

Natasha said...

I agree the big thanks goes to you

LeighAnne said...

Just found a cool site to make Gifts from the kitchen.

http://tipnut.com/kitchen-gifts/

The Candycane Sugar Scrub is the first one I am going to try.

Anonymous said...

Collin- I would like to thank you for all you do. I hope you know how much you truly do for all of us. It's mind boggling how much money I have been able to save, magazines I have been privileged to read and freebies I have scored because you do what you.. and do it so well :) THANKS!

So I would also have to add that I am thankful for YOU!

CountingTheDays said...

As everyone else is saying, thank you. You make a difference in so many people’s lives by helping them get the most for their dollar, and you do it all with a smile. We are all winners, even if we don’t win the giveaway. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Anonymous said...

no, thanks to you! you are so helpful with everything that we tell everyone. you are the best blogger there is!

Megan said...

I'm with Shannon. I think TLC could use a coupon guru like you that help people get organized and save money!

Anonymous said...

Good luck to all the winners! And Collin, thanks soooooooooo much for all you do here! Please dont ever stop!.

tinkizz410 said...

continue to be as goofy, and fun loving as you are! I realize that you doing this for everyone not just yourself takes time away from YOUR family, and thank you.
also, I'm hoping this works because I did try to enter your contest yesterday repeatedly but for some reason it did not like me. Best of luck to Everyone, and in the spirit of Christmas, may we all continue to have giving hearts.

Anonymous said...

cheryl and co has a free shipping code that is FSDAY has anyone used it? I'm about to press place order but it's still showing shipping... was wondering if it would come off after I place the order

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the cookie info. Saving in Colorado.

Honey Diva said...

Muchas Gracias!

aussie said...

thank you so much for all your time, talents and energy. I haven't put ONE single thing on my credit card this season....i owe that all to YOU!! You ROCK!!!!! Merry Christmas!

Lori said...

WOW!!! I would love to say THANK YOU for all you do. I am a faithful follower of your site. You have helped me save, save, SAVE. Have a great day!

Unknown said...

We love you Collin!! Like I said on a previous post, you are like my facebook, I have to check your site like 20 times a day!! I am addicted!

barb said...

i LOVE this site

Anonymous said...

Collin,
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for all your super hard work in helping all us Save,especially in this economic time.

Looking forward to stocking up and saving millions (well maybe hundreds) of dollars in 2010!

Happy Holidays,
jc
chilebing@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Hey how did I miss this ;(

Anonymous said...

This is the best site. I have to check it out at least once a day.!

Anonymous said...

Am I the only one that feels like they cant leave the house w/o checking this site first?! You truely have made this eco-no-money much more bearable!

Craig
GR, MI

Anonymous said...

This is going to be fun! I'd love to win, but I know people here are good shoppers. That means Toys for Tots will receive a huge donation of "good" toys and that money will be spent wisely.

Tina, TN said...

All of your readers are so very thankful for you! The tips and great deals you share are wondeful! Keep up the good work and hope your family has a WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!

Anonymous said...

did your shipping prices come off after you placed the order at cheryl? Let me know, thanks

Clandestine Road said...

Thank you so much for this site. It has been so helpful for my family. Merry Christmas!

Angela

Courtney said...

The shirt was a freebie she posted about awhile back. I just got mine today! :)

Anonymous said...

I check this site 6-7 times an hour when I am home! Who has time to shop at Wags! :-)

kelly said...

im sorry this comment isnt applicable with the post, but I was hoping someone might be able to answer me before I go to Walgreens this evening...
I know if you have a RR from Huggies, and use it to buy more Huggies you wont get another RR....but I can still get the 5RR if I spend more than $25 right? Im just wanting to make sure by using a same RR it doesnt cancel out any new RR i should be getting? I feel like that doesnt make very much sense, but hopefully someone will get what im trying to say!!
thanks in advance, and thanks Collin for your site, its amazing!!!

Susan said...

I am so excted to see the winners. I am nervous! LOL!!! I have to say I have seen a lot of contest on a lot of blogs and NEVER seen one with almost 8,000 comments, that proves you are the most followed blog!! woohoo!

Anonymous said...

See how many people love you and your blog!! I'm so grateful that you have this up for us to view! You're the best!

Bridget said...

Thanks for the chance! Love the toys for Tots idea! Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to find out who won! This has been the best blog ever. It has really helped stretch our budget. Thank you for all the time you taking telling us about these great deals!!!

Sandra

Terry said...

I read you everyday and somehow missed entering this contest. :( Oh well! I have saved so much money because of you and I thank you! Merry Christmas, Collin!

Anonymous said...

Just wanted to say that I just received my AE purchase from the other day and they included 10.00 gc in my order! How sweet is that?

I wouldnt' have ordered if it weren't for the free shipping and 15% off...so I spent 20.00 for 2 great tops and I got a 10.00 gc with my order..

Hope others got the same :D


Thank you for all of your word!!

fran said...

Collin,
This is such a nice gesture on your part...that you think as much of us as we think of you...it's a good thing. I appreciate everything you do for us. Thanks~_~

ism said...

Real excited to see you give away $1,000 worth of toys for the foundation.

Anonymous said...

Clarification on teh GC it is a 10 off 30.00 money card..Oh well..still sweet :D

Anonymous said...

Love the giveaways! Thanks

Stephanie said...

You are the true meaning of Christmas Spirit. You help those of us who need to find things on a dime budget! Only you help year round! Many Thanks!

Destiny said...

Excited about this giveaway.. it does remind me about the true meaning of Christmas.. and how a baby was born,Jesus!! It's not about all the gift and stuff.. but also giving. I think it's neat that you want to do a giveaway and we can use the money to donate to kids who might not have much or anything! Thanks for all you do! It really has helped us out a lot this year.. saving! I always thought it was a hassle and didnt' like people who used coupons esp. when they were in front of me but now I'm that lady! :) Thank you so much for all your hard work! You rock Collin!

Anonymous said...

thanks for all you do on keepin us updated, your an inspiration! have a merry christmas and happy new year! god bless you and your family!

Anonymous said...

thanks for all you do on keepin us updated, your an inspiration! have a merry christmas and happy new year! god bless you and your family!

Dana said...

Kelly-
I am a little confused by your question but I am going to try to answer it. Hope this helps. You are right you cannot use a Huggies for a Huggies and get another RR. But if you have a $5 huggies you can use that towards your $25 purchase and will still get that $5 RR. But you cannot use THAT RR to get another RR for the $25 purchase RR. Hope that helps.

The Cordell Family said...

OMG its 6pm EST I am so nervous!!!!!!!! You rock Collin!

Anonymous said...

I can hardly wait to see who won!

lKay said...

i hope ima winner!!
its hip to win..!!

Anonymous said...

Im thankful the rash went away!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for all that you do for us!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for everything you have done for us. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for all you do Collin. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Monique, CA

kelly said...

thanks for answering dana...I think I understand...but one thing im still wondering about. If my first transaction is over 25 and I get a 5RR, can I use that 5RR in my second $25 transaction and get another 5 RR?

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas and Thank You Collin! Pat yourself on the back as you have helped many people have a better holiday this year - and many to have one that wouldn't have otherwise! Big Hugs!

Monique said...

I am wondering how on earth I missed this giveaway! You are my homepage and I LOVE this site!!!!