Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by me! I’ve purchased an Amazon gift card as a prize for this giveaway.
UPDATE: Giveaway has ended! Winner will be posted soon!
Seven years ago , I launched JillCataldo.com, and for tens of thousands of readers each week, shopping’s never been the same!
In June of 2008, the Chicago Sun-Times ran a story on my Super-Couponing skills. After that story ran, over the next three weeks, the Sun-Times kept publishing follow-up pieces, interviews, and questions from readers interested in my story. Jonathon Brandmeier invited me onto his radio show to discuss grocery savings, and at the end of that first segment, he said that he was going to have me on each week so I could share what was free and cheap with coupons at the supermarket. And he did! I started doing “Deals of the Week” on the radio with Johnny. A few weeks into those radio-only “Deals of the Week” segments, which were immediately popular with his radio audience, this blog was born. On July 7, 2008, I began blogging grocery deals, and I began speaking directly with people who wanted to learn how to save money.
My blog’s money-saving focus has expanded over the years, and I love writing about shopping, family fun, travel, and entertainment too — all with a money-saving focus.
I still marvel that each day, I’m able to make a living doing something I absolutely love. Whether you’ve been with me since the beginning or just joined recently, thank you for reading! My blog turned seven on July 6, 2015, but as I was busy volunteering as a scout day camp counselor last week, I’m still catching up on some of my posts… including this one!
To celebrate seven spectacular years of savings, it’s time for a great giveaway! One of my readers will win a $50 Amazon gift card! For a chance to win, simply post a comment below!
This 6th-anniversary giveaway begins today, July 16th, 2015, and runs for one week. The giveaway will end on July 22nd, 2015 at 11:59pm CST, and on July 23rd, one winner will be chosen via a random number generator!
Legal: This giveaway is sponsored by Jill Cataldo. Responding to this post with a comment qualifies readers to enter. Duplicate posts do not increase chances of winning. The contest began at midnight CST on July 16, 2015 and will end at 11:59pm CST on July 22, 2015. One winner will be chosen by Jill Cataldo on July 23, 2015 and announced the same day. Winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Prize was purchased for the purpose of this giveaway and not supplied by any stores or manufacturers. Winner will be contacted via the Private Messaging feature of JillCataldo.com and via email. If a winner does not reply to the message within 48 hours of notification, that winner will forfeit the prize and a new winner will be chosen. Fulfillment will be handled by JillCataldo.com. Giveaway is only open to residents of the United States. Odds of winning are determined by number of eligible entries received. Good luck to everyone!
Pat Kramer says
Jill, thank you for teaching me how to save money by using coupons. I’ve been using your website for about three years now. I always look forward to your updates. Thank you!
Lacy says
Jill, Blessings to you for providing us with the helpful information.
Shirley ashley says
First thing I link into each week before heading to the store! Thanks and happy anniversary!
Donna Foley says
Thanks for all you do!
carr says
Thank you!
carr says
Thank you Jill!
lw says
thanks so much for this chance …more than ya know…and thanks for what you do
D. Clawed says
I read your blog every day! Thank you!
Rene says
Jill thanks for the countless savings and tips!
Renee says
Thank you so much for this blog. It’s been incredibly helpful for me and my family, especially the focus on the Chicago stores. Congrats on the success of the blog and for sharing all that you do! God bless!
Renee
Norma houppert says
Thanks for the chance to win and all you do. I have saved so much money just from following your website.
martym says
Congrats,
Despite the recent website issues, I still check your site before I go to the store.
M
K. says
I’ve been with you for almost all seven years, and you have been instrumental in improving my finances! So much appreciation for you, and all that you do!
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Kbs says
I think I have been with you from the beginning. I remember when the deals were fabulous!! They are still wonderful, but not free or pennies like the old days. Thank you for all of your help over the years. I am a single mother of three and money is very tight.
hammars says
Been with ya since the Johnny B. days, Jill! Thanks for all the great deals!
Trish McCOrmick says
Jill…I have been following your website for four years now. I have saved so much money and have learned so many different ways to shop smarter. My family and I thank you and appreciate all of the effort you put into your work.
Happy Birthday! Trish
kim says
Congratulations on 7 great years Jill!
Lynn-no-e says
You don’t look a day over 5! Happy birthday Jill!
siden says
Jill, I can’t thank you enough for all that I have learned from you at the Super Couponing workshop I attended a number of years ago and from your web site. As my youngest transfers to university in a few short weeks, I’m especially grateful for the money you’ve helped our family save…and looking forward to saving to get us through the lean college years ahead! :) My husband and kids have learned from you, as well. My daughter always goes to Ebates before shopping online, my husband is now trained to use mPerks faithfully, and our son will go off to school with the Meijer app on his phone and an mPerks account of his own. From a grateful reader, blessings and congratulations!
Bridget says
Thank you Jill! I attended your workshop at the Oak Park library and I read your blog weekly. I appreciate all that you have taught me to save money. I have been able to be a stay-at-home mom in part to what I have learned from you. I appreciate your honesty, integrity, and your mission to teach us how to be ethical couponers that play by the rules. Thank you!
Mariola says
I appreciate the integrity that you always exhibit, teaching us how to save money without ‘cheating’ the stores.
Tori says
Congratulations – Love your site!
ynotpat says
Jill, Thanks so much for all of the savings .
Jeanette says
Happy Birthday JillCataldo.com. You’ve saved me A LOT of moolah! :)
eathealthy says
Happy Birthday! Thanks for all the hard work you do and for the chance to win!
maggie H says
Yay!! and many thanks!
Southernreverie says
Congratulations, Jill!
Diane says
Congrats! I love your site!
SSMark1 says
7… That is a great accomplishment!!!
Natalie says
Jill, I have been reading your blog for 6 years now. I love your stance on ethical couponing, the deals that you so faithfully bring us, and also telling us about changes that are made to consumer goods. Happy 6th Birthday to JIllCataldo.com!
Marcie A. says
Congratulations and Happy Birthday!
cindy says
Happy Birthday! Thank you for all you do!
MARY says
Thanks for all you do. and thanks for the chance to win this giveaway!
tilly18 says
Happy Anniversary!
Shannon says
Congrats on the lucky milestone
Fran says
Congrats on 7 yrs! I learned how to coupon about 3 yrs ago by taking your classes through our local library. Since then, not only has my budget become much easier to follow, but I have been able to donate to our Community CARE Center nearly every week. I am so thankful for all you do, and many people within our community have benefited, through my donations, using the deals you share. Please don’t ever stop! Thank you!
Carol K says
Jill, I’ve been following you for 5 or 6 years now. I have tried other sites, but yours is by far the BEST! Thanks for all you do!
Kathy says
Thanks for sharing how to get the great deals!!
Thao says
I check your website every week before shopping, Thanks for taking time and efforts to do all of these
duncandeals says
Me me me!!!
sportnfood says
Happy anniversary!
Jane says
Love the new blog update. I can finally get on here! Hope I win this one!!!
Snowflake says
Thank you for the excellent information each week! I do not head to the store UNTIL I’ve checked your website!
brani says
Thank you for the chance to win. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and thank you for all you do to help us save money.
Curtis says
Thanks for everything Jill!!!!!
Laurie says
First Heard You on Johnny B during my Moring Commute and then Attended your Super-Couponing Class – Hooked on Coupons and Saving Money ever Since! Happy Anniversary!!
regis says
Wow! Can’t believe it’s been 7 years…. thanks for all the help.
wolverine70 says
Well, Seven years ago was a great day for all of us then! I love your blog and newspaper column. You’ve helped so many of us save a LOT of $$$$$!
Susan l says
Congrats and thanks for all your hard work.
Stacy says
Congrats! My birthday is coming up too! :) Happy Birthday to both of us!
MamaHan says
Wow, congrats on the milestone, Jill! Thank you for all you do for us behind the scenes. :)
Karrie says
Happy Birthday!! What a milestone and all your hard work has paid off!
Ebony Jones says
Congratulations and thank you for helping me save my family money
Jennifer h. says
Happy Birthday! What an exciting milestone!
Caroline says
Dear Jill,
I first learned about you while driving to ISU. You were on Mr. fix-It’s show. I was intrigued, so I looked you up online. Checked out your DVD. From the public library. I’ve saved hundreds of $$$ since I’ve started following you. And my family LOVES that I buy brand name stuff now! LOL. Thank you so much!!!!
ellen says
Happy Anniversary and THANKS for teaching us all how to save $$$$ !!!
Deb says
Your advice has been a shopping game changer! Thank you and Happy Anniversary!
pink says
Thanks, Jill, for all you do!
Mike says
Thanks for all your work on our behalf and Happy Birthday!
Violet says
Congrats on seven years! I’m not in the Chicago area but I still love your blog.
Tara says
Congrats Jill!
Beth says
Congrats on seven years! You are the best.
dana says
Happy Anniversary! I have followed you for over 5 years and I just moved out of state. I was so sad that we had to move but I still follow your blog and drug store deals. I am still trying to find a new “jill’ to follow for my main grocery deals, but I put together some of my own deals now too!
Beth L. says
Happy Anniversary! Thank you for all the great advice over the years.
Dorothy says
I have learned so much from you,! Thank You!
Kristina says
I am SO happy I found your site! You have saved my family SO MUCH MONEY! THANKS, JILL! Happy Birthday, jillcataldo.com!
Kelly says
Appreciate your wisdom, integrity, experience, advice. Enjoy your weekly article in the newspaper. It’s a digestible volume with a catchy apropos title. Always pick up a new couponing/shopping “jewel”.
Linda says
Congrats! I first learned about you from my husband who heard you on Johnny B’s show and I’ve been following your blog ever since.
meghanq says
Congratulations!
al says
love your site!
jayne says
Would love to win!Love your site.I visit every week.
Jennifer says
Congrats on your success!
Koupon Kat says
Happy anniversary! Congratulations on seven savings-filled years! Thank you for all of your hard work helping us get the best deals!
Deb G says
Happy Day!
c4dogs says
Jill,
Thank you very much for teaching me about saving money with coupons. I attended your class at Prospect Hts Library and I was hooked! I’ve been following your tips for years and I’m so grateful for all I’ve learned and the money saved. You are my ‘Rock Star’
Thanks again
Megan says
Thank you so much for all you do! With 4 little ones running around, it is sometimes hard to get my head together enough to try and make out what the best deals are! Thanks so much!
Beth says
Happy 7 years! Thank you for all that you do!
Erin says
I enjoy reading your blog each week.
Jaclyn A says
Mazel Tov! :)
Sheila Lucas says
Thank you so much for all the information you have shared over the years.
Maria says
Thank you for helping me shop wisely! Wishing you continued success!
Stacey Wronski says
Thanks for all of the information these last few years. I’ve been to 2 of your couponing workshops and loved them both.
Elaine Luxton says
My how time flies, thanks for all your help and advice.
Jacquie M says
I have been following you for the last 4 years. Thanks to you, I’ve been taught how to coupon properly and save my family money too! Thanks, Jill!
Mary D. says
That’s fabulous!! Congratulations!!
lmauriel says
Congratulations Jill!
Sarah says
Thanks for all the great deals and ideas!
Michelle b says
I remember a few years ago standing at meijer buying cereal and a man asked me if I knew about the deal going on. He gave me the link to your website and I have been a follower ever since. Thanks for taking the time to help us all out.
lisa says
Thanks for all you do!
Lori says
Thanks Jill! You do an amazing job!
montel111 says
Happy anniversary!
Julie says
Happy Anniversary! Always appreciate your money saving strategies! And giveaways like this are always fun too! :)
Michele says
Happy Anniversary! I remember seeing you at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library and your youngest was still in diapers so you were talking about diaper deals!
Resurrection Praiser says
You helped me look at shopping in a while different at. Thank you, Jill.
Betsy says
Happy anniversary to one of my favorite coupon blogs
Karrie says
Happy Birthday!!
Eileen says
Thank you Jill! Happy Anniversary.
Lisa Brown says
Congratulations! Always enjoy visiting here :)
Brenda lee says
Thank you and congratulations on the success of JillCataldo.com! Happy Anniversary!
Rebecca says
Love your blog, Jill. Keep up the great work!