It’s the holidays, and I want to give something to Afford Anything readers.
So here’s the deal — if you’re an email subscriber, leave a comment below saying so. (And if you’re not an email subscriber — sign up!)
Tell me what you like about this website. Tell me how you plan to grow wealthy. Or tell me about something awesome/funny/uplifting that happened. Say whatever you want, really. Just subscribe. That’s all I ask.
I’ll pick one comment through a randomized-number generator on Random.org. The winner gets a $75 gift card to Amazon.
Don’t want anything from Amazon? Here’s another option: I’ll give $75 to any charity of your choice, as long as the charity is listed on JustGive.org (a website that acts as a nonprofit “screener”).
I WILL look through my email subscriber list to make sure you’ve “activated” the subscription (i.e. you clicked on that link in your email that confirms your subscription). The prize only goes to active subscribers.
Okay … go for it! 
Contest closes Friday, Dec. 14 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Open to anyone 18+.
This idea came from a group of personal finance bloggers who asked me if I’d join them in a “12 Days of Christmas”-themed round of giving. Check out their websites to win the things they’re offering.
These are listed in order of deadline, with the soonest-ending first:
Everything Finances – 16 GB iPad mini with WiFi
Thirty Six Months – $50 iTunes or Amazon gift card
Serendipitys Guide to Saving – $20 Starbucks gift card
L Bee and the Money Tree – Jewelry from Etsy valued at $43.50
You Have More Than You Think – Hamilton Beach slow-cooker
The College Investor – 16 GB iPad mini with WiFi
Chic Darling – Starts tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 7).
Email subscription via email: jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
How I plan to grow wealthy: I don’t, not in this lifetime, anyway.
i’m a google reader subscriber via RSS. It’s easier for me to read than email!
We are doing the dave ramsey money makeover…. We’re currently trying to pay for our wedding in full, then back to the snowball!
I’m an email subscriber and I enjoy reading your blog.
I am going to grow wealthy by not spending money on silly things…….well maybe not wealthy but I wont be in the poor house
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I subscribed, but only for the giveaway. I’m a regular reader, but I get way too much email as it is. I just check the site every few days, along with a few other favorites. The emails are going to go right into the trash. Just letting you know.
I’m here mainly for the real estate articles, but I’ve enjoyed every post I’ve read. Thanks!
I am a regular reader, but I guess I had not subscribed to the blog yet. Happy Holidays to you. Hope you take some time out for rest and relaxation with your family.
I am a new subscriber. I like this easy giveaway I just entered!
I’m a subscriber, happy holidays
I am a new subscriber..I need this gift card for my son so he can get an android tablet–thanks and Merry Christmas
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Your website could really help me and my husband grow our little video/editing business. Thanks!
Just discovered this site today (from Contest Corner), and signed up for email. Interesting site! Thanks for the giveaway.
I love the site and reading the real estate/landlord articles! Just found you recently and have enjoyed all the articles!
I’m a subscriber and I love hearing about your past travels since I did something similar in my mid-20s. I’m looking forward to stories about new trips soon although I have been enjoying the real estate investing articles too. Every now and then I think about trying that, but it’s not something I want to tackle on my own.
I really enjoy your articles, i just wish that you had enough time to be able to post articles everyday again. I really enjoy your perspective and on more than one occasion your words have really made me think about how I use my money and what I am doing with it. Also, a few of your posts are saved in my inbox as unread for contant reminder. Keep up the good work!
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love your blog
I’m a semi-regular reader but have now just signed up for the emails. Maybe that’ll promote me to regular reader status.
I’m subscribed and confirmed. Thanks!
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Email subscriber.
Grow wealthy? Only by pure luck I’m afraid.
I recently started a small business. I love finding blogs like this that offer practical advice in an easy to understand way….thanks
I’m a subscriber
Our current good news is that we just bought a house 
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It’s hard to get wealthy but I’ve always saved a little at a time no matter how much I really needed that money and it added up. I just pretended all we made was what we had after forced savings. It’s paid off
But I AM wealthy!!….oh…wait I meant healthy..
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Great giveaway! Happy holidays.
I’m a subscriber! Your blog looks like it will be very helpful in planning for the future.
Subscribed!
I’m subscribed, I haven’t figured out how to get wealthy yet
Already a subscriber as cheap4kids at yahoo dot com.
. Just one more reason to keep reading.
Frequent reader love to see perks for your readers
I subscribed
I’m an email subscriber!
I don’t plan to become wealthy, but I do plan to make a comfortable living in a job that I do not hate.
My favorite post was your “being yourself is a disruptive act” post. I think it’s important to be really self-reflective when making goals and going about your daily life – more than once I’ve found myself doing things (like visiting Pinterest out of habit) that actually go completely against my stated ideals. Always good to “check in” with yourself regularly. I think that’s also an important message for the personal finance community, as a response to one size fits all advice.
I plan to grow wealthy by investing in good stocks that pay dividends
Thanks for the giveaway…Subscribed via email.
Enjoy the Holidays !
I’m a subscriber and I’m always looking for tips on how to save money.
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Happy Holidays! (happier if I win)
Thanks for the contest.
I subscribed to your lovely website and am very excited to win $75 for my Charity which would defiantly be a cat rescue group that spays and neuters feral cats so they can live a happy life without adding to their cat population and also gives veterinary cat when needed.
@Vicky — That’s a fantastic cause. I’m also a huge supporter of spay/neuter efforts and of finding homes for cats and dogs.
I subscribe by email.
ooh ouch just missed the deadline :/ oh well…