Thanks so much to the Detroit Free Press for featuring Savvy Chic Savings, along with 3 other Michigan deal bloggers, this past Sunday, May 1, 2011!

Enter the Detroit Free Press Coupon Crash Course contest to win one of four $500 Kroger gift cards and a consultation with me or one of the other deal bloggers so you can stretch your dollars using coupons!  The first winner will be chosen May 13, and you have until June 2 to get entered. Go here to get entered and see the details.

Welcome to the new readers!  You’ve poked around the site by now and discovered:

#GRDates – fun & frugal date ideas for $25 or less

$25/wk Food Budget Challenge – use coupons to reduce your grocery spending AND stick to a healthy diet

Coupon Resources – how to get started using coupons

As always, let me know if you have questions. I’m here to help!

For everyone else, don’t forget you can still save 25% off swimwear & beachwear from Pei2o! Use coupon code GRANDPEI through 4/4/11.

The winner of the $50 credit to PEI Swimwear is comment #4, Isabelle.
The winner of the embroidered canvas beach tote bag is comment #2, Natalia.

You’ve both been contacted via email and have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be selected.  Thanks to everyone who participated!

Like Pei on Facebook so you don’t miss any promotions or new additions to their collection.

Disclosure: I was compensated for hosting this giveaway.

Long-time reader Nancy is offering a 25% discount to her swimwear & beachwear website, Pei2o! Use coupon code GRANDPEI. She’s also giving away two prizes to Savvy Chic Savings readers:

• One winner will receive a $50 credit to her site to redeem on anything you choose! (prices start in the $40 range)
  

• A second winner will receive a 16″ x 11″x 5″ embroidered canvas beach tote bag like the one pictured below.

To enter, you must do the following:

• Visit pei2o.com swimwear and then come back here and tell me what you would spend your $50 credit on: swimwear, beachwear, coverups, etc.

For extra entries (leave a separate comment for each entry):

• Like Pei on Facebook and then come back here and tell me you’ve done so.

• Follow Pei on Twitter and then come back here and tell me you’ve done so.

• Tweet “Win a $50 @PEIItweets swimwear & beach tote #giveaway from @SavvyChicSaving http://ow.ly/46TjS Ends 3/8 #SpringBreak” Leave a comment that you tweeted.

Entries will close on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 11:59 pm. The winner will be selected via random.org and notified via email. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected. Good luck!

Disclosure: I was compensated for hosting this giveaway. This post is linked to Things I Love Thursdays.

Rosa’s Closet is a locally owned resale clothing shop. Please support her by “liking” Rosa’s Closet on facebook. She’d really love to reach 1000 likes to spread the word about her very affordable and chic clothing.  Don’t forget, you can still book a Sip & Shop Party to earn a bonus $50 gift certificate to her shop!

Now… drumroll please… the winner of this giveaway is comment #36!

Rosa was kind enough to offer Savvy Chic Savings readers a $50 gift certificate giveaway to Rosa’s Closet and the winner is MaryBeth from Island Girl Bags! Congratulations!

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As much as I loved yesterday’s Rosa’s closet outfit, today’s just rocks. It’s so me.  Have you stopped into her store yet?  I’m really curious to hear what treasures you found.

The herringbone dress is resale.  The jacket is new, and it was only $40 because it was 50% off.  It’s such a versatile piece. I’ll be able to wear it with anything!  The boots and jewelry are my own.  I could have added brightly colored tights for something extra fun.  (Click photos to enlarge.)

What do you think??

Have you liked Rosa’s Closet on facebook yet? You will love her shop on Wealthy St. in East Grand Rapids. It’s a mix of both resale and NEW clothing. Don’t forget to enter the Rosa’s Closet $50 gift certificate giveaway because the entries close tomorrow!

Sorry this is so late in posting, but today’s the first “official” day of Blissdom Conference and we’ve been in session all morning.  I’m wearing some of my favorite Rosa’s Closet pieces. Rosa put together some resale and new clothing from her shop… right down to the jewelry.

The tank and jacket are new.  The boots and necklace are resale.  The jeans are mine.  Isn’t it a fabulous combo? I’ve gotten SO many compliments on the boots already. They’re a little funky and so fun!  (Click photos to enlarge.)

Tomorrow’s outfit is a little fun, a little edgy, and a little dressy. Savvy & chic. ;)

Have you liked Rosa’s Closet on facebook yet? You will love her shop on Wealthy St. in East Grand Rapids. It’s a mix of both resale and NEW clothing! Don’t forget to enter the Rosa’s Closet $50 gift certificate giveaway because the entries close Saturday!

Anyway, check out my Rosa’s Closet outfit for today! Isn’t it cute?! Rosa put together a mix of resale clothing for me.  I LOVE the sweater. The belt detail is amazing.  I mixed the shirt & sweater with my own jeans.  So affordable.

Have you liked Rosa’s Closet on facebook yet? You will love her shop on Wealthy St. in East Grand Rapids. It’s a mix of both resale and NEW clothing!  Don’t forget to enter the Rosa’s Closet $50 gift certificate giveaway by Saturday.

Check out the detail on the sweater. It goes all the way around as a belt. So chic! (click photos to enlarge.)

Just wait for tomorrow’s outfit — a mix of new and resale clothing — it’s killer!

Rosa’s Closet is giving a $50 gift certificate to one lucky Savvy Chic Savings reader!  Rosa’s Closet carries both NEW and resale clothing, accessories, shoes, and jewelry, so you are sure to find something you love!  I’d definitely recommend booking your own Sip & Shop, too. Everyone had a great time!

To enter, you must do the following:

• Like Rosa’s Closet on facebook and then come back here and tell me you’ve done so in the comments. (If you already like Rosa’s Closet on facebook, tell me that instead.)

For extra entries (leave a separate comment for each entry):

• Book your own Sip & Shop party with up to 20 of your friends.  As a hostess you will receive a 15% of that night’s sales in the form of a store gift certificate OR donation to charity of your choice, a 15% discount for your guests, and wine & cheese while you shop. Through the end of February, hostesses receive an extra $50 gift certificate!  Make the arrangements with Rosa, then come back here and tell me the date of your Sip & Shop.  It can be whenever you choose and you can get in touch with her via her FB page or call the store at (six.one.six) 242-9100. (I’ll confirm your party date with Rosa for this to be a valid entry.)

• Like Savvy Chic Savings on Facebook and then come back here and tell me you’ve done so.  (If you already like SCS on Facebook — thank you! — tell me that instead.)

• Follow Savvy Chic Savings on Twitter.  Same drill as above. Tell me in a separate comment.

• Tweet “Win a $50 Rosa’s Closet gift cert #giveaway from @SavvyChicSaving http://ow.ly/3GzMK (ends 1/29) #GrandRapids” Leave a comment that you tweeted.

Entries will close on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 11:59 pm.  The winner will be selected via random.org and notified via email.  If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected.  Good luck!

Disclosure: I was compensated for hosting this giveaway, but all opinions are my own. So is my style.

Blissdom is a conference of 500 bloggers from across the nation coming together in Nashville for a blissful weekend of learning and fun!  I’m so thrilled to be decked out in trendy new & used duds from Rosa’s Closet, a fabulous resale clothing shop in East Grand Rapids, during my trip.

I’ll be traveling with other West Michigan bloggers in a Chevy #Traverse6 road-trip extravaganaza. ;)  Things will be business as usual around here and hopefully you won’t even notice I’m gone!

Stay tuned… Rosa’s Closet wants to give YOU something, too! The GIVEAWAY will be posted tomorrow.

Missed BlissDom? Get It Here.

Please see my disclosure policy.

I was the hostess of a Sip & Shop last week and it was SO much fun.  Thanks to my bloggy friends for attending. L-R: The Diaper Diaries, Autumn at Oak Hollow, The Big Binder, Creating Chaos, Studio Jewel.

photo credit: Rosa's Closet

Anyone can host a Sip &  Shop night at Rosa’s Closet. The hostess receives 15% of that night’s sales as a store credit or donation to the charity of their choice.  Can you guess which charity I picked for the 15% donation? Special Olympics Area 11, of course! ;)  Each guest gets a 15% discount for the night and wine & cheese while they shop.  Through the end of February, hostesses receive an additional $50 store gift certificate!

Rosa (right)

I have a really exciting announcement and an awesome GIVEAWAY from Rosa’s Closet coming next week.  Stay tuned!  Thanks, Rosa!

This post is linked to Things I Love Thursdays.

It was such a pleasure to be a project leader in the #CanYouTopThis Challenge.  Thanks to each participant who created a project with an Elmer’s Tri-Fold display board.   You are all so creative and it was difficult to pick the winners.  The three winners will receive a $100 Walmart gift card. 

Without further ado, the three winners are:

• Katie @ A List Maker’s Life
• Wendi                 
• Sara                       

Congratulations! I will contact each of you via email with instructions on how to claim your gift card.

Visit the other project leaders to see their three winners!  Our Crazy Boys, Mallerys Deals, Mommy2k, and Scraps of My Geek Life. Check out cool and crafty Elmer’s projects on the Can You Top This website.

Disclosure: I am being compensated by Collective Bias as an Elmer’s #CanYouTopThis Round 2 project leader.

I want YOU to do an Elmer’s Tri-Fold board project so you can win one of (3) $100 WalMart gift cards! It doesn’t have to be as elaborate as mine.  Pick something family-friendly and do a craft project with your kids over the holiday break! You have until January 5 to get entered.  Submit your project and get all the details HERE.

Creative inspiration:

1. Kid’s household chore chart – use an Elmer’s tri-fold display board with gridlines and Elmer’s foam letters and numbers.

2. Wall art – cut the Elmer’s tri-fold foam board into squares and cover them with wrapping paper, ribbons, and bows for the holidays. You could also cut out kids’ names or initials and cover with paint, fabric, and glitter.

3. Refrigerator magnets – cut the Elmer’s tri-fold foam board into desired shapes and themes, decorate with embellishments and glitter, glue a magnet on the back

4. Memo board - cover the Elmer’s tri-fold foam board in fabric or paper. Criss-cross ribbons over the board or simply use for your collection of sticky-note reminders (am I the only one that’s OCD enough to still love sticky notes in 2010?)

5. (what’s your idea??)

Good luck!  Please tell your friends :)

How it works:

1. I’ll send FREE $10 gift certs to the first 10 commenters EVERY day through the end of the promotion on December 31, 2010.

2. If you aren’t one of the first 10 today, come back and comment on tomorrow’s post. You may only receive one gift certificate, but please tell your friends! The more people participating, the more gift certificates we can give each other FREE.

3. Comment with a valid email address to claim your gift certificate from restaurant.com

Ready? Set. Go!

PS Would you be so kind to give me a tiny gift? Subscribe to my RSS feed or FREE daily email. ;)

How it works:

1.  I’ll send FREE $10 gift certs to the first 10 commenters EVERY day through the end of the promotion on December 31, 2010.

2.  If you aren’t one of the first 10 today, come back and comment on tomorrow’s post.  You may only receive one gift certificate, but please tell your friends! The more people participating, the more gift certificates we can give each other FREE.

3.  Comment with a valid email address to claim your gift certificate from restaurant.com

Ready? Set. Go!

PS Would you be so kind to give me a tiny gift? Subscribe to my RSS feed or FREE daily email. ;)

This project was SO much fun! Now I need your help and there’s something in it for YOU!  Are you ready for the Can You Top This Challenge? Win one of (3) $100 Walmart gift cards and all you have to do is create something from an Elmer’s Tri-Fold Display Board.

I made this cool deer head! (Use templates here or create your own.) Frugal, crafty home decor for about $20 with supplies left over for other projects.  I posted more ideas here.

I used these Elmer’s products:

Meet the other participating bloggers (Our Crazy Boys, Mallerys Deals, Mommy2k, and Scraps of My Geek Life) and check out cool and crafty projects on the Can You Top This website.

How to enter:

1. You must use an Elmer’s Tri-Fold Display Board (foam or cardboard) in ANY way you choose with ANY other materials you like. Holiday, work, school, craft, photography… the sky’s the limit!  Show us how you did it.

2.  You must include the hashtag #CanYouTopThis in your post. If you don’t have a blog, post your project in a public Facebook note so I can access it. Leave the link to your post or note in the comments section of this post.

3.  Entries may submitted to all 5 of the participating blogs to increase your chances of winning; however, you may only win (1) gift card.

4.  Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, January 5, 2011.  My (3) $100 Walmart gift card winners will be announced here Friday, January 7.

5.  Optional:  If you have a smart phone, attach your Elmer’s products and ideas using the “StickyBits” app for a chance to win 1 of 24 prize packs.

Good luck and HAVE FUN!

Disclosure: I am being compensated by Collective Bias as an Elmer’s #CanYouTopThis Round 2 project leader.