Bye Bye: www.sistersavealot.blogspot.com

It is not time to say good bye to www.sistersavealot.blogspot.com. I am still going to blog and share deals, but you can find me on www.sistersavealot.com. Sistersavealot.com is my new website that is full of useful information. As a reader, you will be able to find the deals faster, request coupon classes, share the deals and so much more.



I told you that I have been busy and now you can see what all have been going on behind the scene. The http://www.sistersavealot.com/ site will be launched on Tuesday 1/3/12, but I thought you might want to take a sneak peak.

Schedule:1 on 1 Coupon Session with Sister Save-A-Lot

I have set aside a few dates and times to teach "One on One Coupon Tutoring" in and around Chicago.  As a former teacher, I know that some pick up better when they are taught in a setting that works best for them. The cost depends on the cost of gas to where you would like to meet. You can contact me for pricing information.




In a one on one couponing session you will receive a workbook, some starter coupons, and a FREE full size item from my stockpile.  Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Sources for Coupons
Coupon Organization
Coupon Policies
Shopping Preparation
Drug Store Deals
How to shop in the Land of No Double Coupons
Uses for Expired Coupons
… and much more

From My Family to Yours . . .

It seems as if this day wouldn't get here if you asked my daughter. However, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Frugal New Year! 

Last minute Gift: Sister Save-A-Lot Gift Certificate

Looking for the best last minute gift for the coupon lover in your life?  Purchase them a gift certificate for a Coupon Class Session with Sister Save-A-Lot.  The Sister Save-A-Lot certificate is only $10.00 and can be redeemed for a Skype Session, 1 on 1 Coupon Session with Sister Save-A-Lot and surrounding areas, and entrance into a future Sister Save-A-Lot Coupon Classes.  To purchase a certificate send an e-mail to sistersavealot@gmail.com . In the subject line put: Gift Certificate. 

The gift certificate will be e-mailed to you or drooped off to you if you live in Chicago. 

Happy 2 Year Anniversary Sister Save-A-Lot

2 years and counting!!!  Two years ago today, I wrote my 1st Sister Save-A-Lot Blog Post.  If you told me two years ago that I would still be blogging and doing well at it, I wouldn't have believed you.  I have been thinking about what I should say to my readers today and all that I can come up with is THANK YOU!!! 

I am humbly grateful that I have readers, friends, and family members that support me and my blog.  It is hard to keep people interested, but I guess the coupon deals speaks for themselves.  Things have been slow here in the blog and the Facebook page, but please note that a lot of things are going to be bigger and better in 2012. 

Thanks for always stopping by and I look forward to year #3! 

Where is Sister Save-A-Lot?

I had a few calls, texts, and e-mail from readers of my blog asking me where have I been.  Well it's simple, I have been working my full time job, taking care of my daughter, and working on some new and exciting things for Sister Save-A-Lot new website for 2012.  I apologize for being gone, but I am back. 

Sister Save-A-Lot: Happy 2,000 Blog Post

One month shy of 2 years of blogging and this is my 2,000 blog post.  I have to say that blogging has changed my life.  Back in August of 2009, I was talking to my friend telling him how I wanted to write a blog about how to shop and save.  He told me that I should do it and it took us 3 months to come up with the name Sister Save-A-Lot.  Looking back, I must say that starting this blog is one of the best decesions I have ever made. 

Blogging is more of a job than a hobbie.  Most of my friends and family members do not realize how much time goes into blogging.  As a deal blogger, you are locked to your computer for extended hours during the day.  I had a reader tell me once that I did not post a great deal. I had to let her know that I have a Full Time Job.  Blogging is part time, but most will think this is all that I do. 

As a single parent mother, I thought that I  had to look at my dollars a tad bit closer than others.  I started this blog for moms just like me.  However, my audiance is more than single parent mothers.  I now have families who read my blog daily. I think that the economy has made others think more about their everyday purchases. 

I want to take this time to thank everybody who has read my blog post, shared my deals, took my class, stopped me in the store or contacted me to teach a coupon workshop.  I appreciate all of you.  I am one person and can't blog all day, but I appreciate that you come back and read what I have to say. There have been a few blogger friends that I want to take the time out and thank them.  Thank you Lala of Deal Fanatic for being my blog role model.  You took the time to give me some pointers and tips and I appreciate you for that.  I want to thank my sister from another mother Caroline of My Coupon Expert for your prayers and word of comfort during the Extreme Couponing craze.  I want to thanks J'amie of JaimeKirlewCouponing.com , and Chrystie Corns of  I Love to Gossip for being the best "Hot Coupon Chicks" I know.  I love all of these deal bloggers and appreciate them for showing me the ropes on a few things.

I want to thank my family for dealing with me and my dream.  My daughter mini "Sister Save-A-Lot" is #1 in my book and I appreciate her for sharing her mother with the world.  Thanks to my parents for always telling me to dream big and being a great support.  I want to thank my brother and my sister-in-law for listening to me, being great cheerleaders and alwasy suporting me.  My extended family, I appreciate all of you an thank you also.  My wonderfule friends, I love you guys and thanks you also.

Last but not least, I want to thanks Jessica J. for showing me how to coupon.  I took that one shopping trip with you and I took off.  I want to thank the best graphic designer and (best male friend I have ever had in the world), Khalid P.  You have been here since day one and I appreciate all of your time, effort, and support.  Thanks everybody, now let's get back to the deals and see what the next 1,000 blog post will do. 

Giveaway: 2 FREE Tutus w/Matching Hair Accessories from TuTu Cute by Ari.Jaye Designs

TuTu Cute by Ari.Jaye Designs is a new business started by a former single parent mother who is now a Momprenuer. I have been stalking the designs TuTu Cute by Ari.Jaye Designs page for quite some time. I am happy to report that my custom made “TuTu and matching Headband” is now heading to my house. I talked to the lady that is running TuTu Cute by Ari.Jaye Designs and asked her a few questions, check it out:

 What made you want to start your business?
I started my business because there are so many pretty things for little girls that are way too expensive. My daughter is a girly girl and I love to see her in princess mode.

Do you think of yourself as a Momprenuer?
I definitely see myself as a Mompreneur. The first tutu I made was for my daughter one day when she was sick and I posted it on my Facebook page & from there everything took off. I started making bows and headbands too.

What is the future plans of TuTu Cute by Ari.Jaye Designs?
I would love to have a boutique and sell baby items and girly things....tutus, bows, headbands, leg warmers, jewelry, room accessories, etc. My main goal is to show my daughter that whatever you work hard for and put your mind to, you can achieve.

TuTu Cute by Ari.Jaye Designs is almost at 100 "LIKES" and wants to celebrate their growth!!! Two Sister Save-A-Lot winners will receive 2 FREE tutus w/matching hair accessories.


Here's how you can win one...
LIKE their page
Share this post or their page with 3 of your friends
Leave a comment telling them you did so and that Sister Save-A-Lot sent you..
TuTu Cute by Ari.Jaye Designs will pick the 2 winners on November 18th.

Get to sharing and good luck!

Sister Save-A-Lot : I Apologize

Dear Sister Save-A-Lot Blog readers

I want to take this time out to let you know that I am so sorry for the lack of blog post. I was interviewing for the job of “Super Woman’, but I was not hired. {LOL} Being a deal blogger is a task that is challenging at times. You have to search for the deal, makes sure it works and post it on the blog. One thing that some people don’t know about me is that I am more than just a blogger. I am a mother, employee, coupon class instructor, sister, daughter, friend, co-worker and so many other titles. With me trying to get everything done, I have come to a point where I have crashed and burned. This is not I am shutting down my blog post. This blog post was created to apologize to all of my faithful readers. I truly miss talking with all of you on Facebook, Twitter, and face to face. I am working on getting some assistant with the blog and Facbook page and I promise you I will be back to posting deals.

Please accept my apology!


Love, Antoinette

One Year Yater (Happy 1 Year Blog Birthday)

Today is a big day in my book. It is the One Year Anniversary of my 1st Blog Post. A year ago, I was always talking about writing a blog to teach my friends and family how to save when they shop. Well, I can tell you this; not all of my friends and family members are coupon users, but they have been very supportive of my blog and Sister Save-A-Lot business.  They make an effort to let me know when they save on an item or get a mysterious Register Reward at Walgreens.

 

This year has been professionally a GREAT one, but personally a CRAPPY one. I have grown in my blogging skills and I have also grown in my 9-5 job into a bigger and better position. As far as my personal life, I am still single and will continue to write about "Dating a Frugal Girl'.  I had to learn this year that some friendships are not worth holding on to. Another lesson that I had to learn is that blogging can’t be my main priority. I love blogging, but the reality is that I have a 4 year old and a full time job.

For some people, blogging is a top priority. They may generate a little income, and they are pretty good at it. For me, blogging and letting people know about great deals is therapeutic. This may sound like a cliché, but “I sleep well knowing that a mom was able to save more money by using coupons”. I have learned that couponing isn’t for everyone and some of the dates that I went on this past year don't like them either.   I have been on a few dates this year and was told that if I used a coupon on a date, they wouldn’t call me back. Let’s just say that they didn’t have to call me back. :-)


On Facebook, I informed my “LIKERS” that I was going to have a giveaway when I reached 1,000 blog posts and 1,000 “LIKES”. This will still happen. I was trying my best for this to happen by today, but real life once again kicked in. My daughter had a bad fever over the weekend and today is her 1st day back to school. As a single mom, when your kid is sick, you have to shut down everything else and rise to the call of duty. With my daughter being well, I am back in the swing of things and will continue to blog.
Now let’s thank a few people . . . .

I have had support from a lot of people this past year and I want to thanks them. I apologize in advance if I missed anybody.  Thanks to Khalid for creating my blog, business cards and other projects that I e-mail you. You have been one of my biggest supporters and I know that Sister Save-A-Lot would not be here without you. Thank you to Jessica J., you have taught me what I know as far as being s super couponer. I greatly appreciate you. Thank you Tracy, my sister-in-law; you were my 1st student and along the way we have had some coupon highs and lows that we both shared with each other. I can’t wait until 2011 and you get back on the coupon train. I have to thank my mother for encouraging me to continue with my blog and business when I felt like letting it go.  Thank you for creating my coupon class folders and other marketing materials. Big thanks to my brother who says he doesn't use coupons, but knows a lot about them. I also have to give a big thanks to Candle Addictions.  They have been a big supporter of me from the day that we met.  I can't wait until 2011 and we both get "Closer to our Dreams".  To my sister Save-A-Lot fans, you are the best. Over this year, I have had so many people share my blog post on Facebook, Twitter and even e-mailing their whole office. To my close friends and family members,  I thank you guys for always being there when I didn't have any followers, fans or "Likes".  With out you spreading the word about this blog, I wouldn't be here. 

Blog Friends. . . .

This year when I went on vacation, I got a chance to meet “The Deal Fanatic” and her family. I am not sure if you know this, but I really do look up to you and the work that you do on all of your blogs. I appreciate you being a guide for me and your continuous supporter. This year, I also got a chance to work with “Lovin’ Life on Less”, it has been my pleasure of working with you and I wish you the best of luck with your new blog. No matter what your next journey in the blog world would be, you have your 1st follower. My last and final blogger is ‘A Proverbs Wife”, I must say that your blog is inspirational, and have some of the best deals a girl can find. I look up to you for being a parent who is homeschooling your kids, a wife, and blogger. This shows me that when God sends me my mate, I too cal do all of those things.