
UPDATE: This giveaway has ended. Winners will be announced soon!
Back in 2009, a small act of kindness from a stranger on a day that I truly needed it sparked me to vow that each year that Coupon Geek is up and running, I would do a “Quarter of Kindness” giveaway on the site in a hope to spark my readers to give truly from their hearts and help those in need. This will be the fourth year that I’ve done this giveaway. Here’s the story that triggered it:
It was an incredibly cold day and I was shopping with my two very young kids, as I could no longer put off buying groceries. I had stopped at Aldi in hopes of saving some money on our grocery budget. As I was walking towards the carts to put in the quarter deposit, a kind older woman handed me hers and when I offered her my quarter, she smiled so sweetly and said, “Merry Christmas” and walked away without taking it. Something so simple truly made my day. And I want to take that simple quarter, and stretch that kindness annually.
So while the 17 winners of this giveaway will receive a $10 Walmart eGift Card—they are not allowed to spend it on themselves, but on someone in need. It can be anyone they choose, from a charity, food bank, neighbor, friend/family member that’s down on their luck, etc. This is just my way of helping my readers make someone’s day, just like mine was years ago.
Please remember when you go about your day, be it during the holiday season or any day, that you must never underestimate the power of a simple act of kindness. That woman’s simple quarter gesture has already turned into so much more than she ever would have expected–and I am going to make sure that it grows each year, so I’ve added more winners to a total of 17 this year!
Here’s How to Enter:
NOTE: Beneath this posting is the word “Comments.” This is where you’ll put your entries. Only entries on this posting will be counted.
1) To enter the giveaway, leave me a comment letting me know what would you do with your $10 Walmart eGift Card. Remember, if you win, it must be used on someone else.
After that, here are other ways to enter: (Please, make sure that you submit extra comments if you do these.)
2) “Like” Coupon Geek on Facebook or Follow me on Twitter and leave a separate comment letting me know you have done this. If you are already following , thank you and make sure you leave a 2nd comment letting me know.
3) Subscribe to my email newsletter or RSS Feed and leave a separate comment letting me know you have done this. If you are already subscribed, thank you and make sure you leave a 3rd comment letting me know.
4) Blog, Tweet or Share on Facebook about the giveaway. Make sure you come back and leave a separate extra comment letting me know that you’ve done this.
Entry is open to US residents only through NOON CST on Sunday, December 16, 2012. There is a total of four entries allowed per person. Winner will be chosen using a giveaway service and contacted by email. If you’re the winner, you’ll have only 24 hours to respond or an alternate will be chosen.
Good luck to all of you who enter!
This giveaway is sponsored solely by Coupon Geek as a way to help my readers help someone in need, even just to brighten their day.
Important Note: All comments are moderated so there will be a delay from when you post your comment until it’s visible under the giveaway. If you are reading this via Email Newsletter, you’ll need to come to the site in order to be able to enter as that’s where the comments field is located and hosted.














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I would use it to buy my husband a little gift from his daughters.
I “like” you on FB.
I follow you on Twitter.
I subscribe to your newsletter.
I would buy some items for a food pantry.
I am an email subscriber.
I would buy something to donate to a local non profit a few towns over from me!
I get your emails!
I would buy non-perishables and donate them to the food pantry.
I am a fan of yours on Facebook.
I follow you on Twitter.
I subscribe through a reader.
I would send to my sister in S.C. to buy more thread for her projects to make gifts for the elderly and people in need.
I follow you on Facebook.
I am an email subscriber.
I would buy my dogs chew toys
I would use it to buy a gift for the adopt a family program at work, where you buy things to donate to families in need.
i would buy my three dogs toys and treats, we lost one of our dogs we had for over ten years a few month ago, this would be a tribute to her, she was a good friend and dog, we miss her, this will be our first christmas in a long time without her, her name was pal, we would give our dogs a good christmas. they deserve it.
I belong to a single moms support group and I would give it to one of them to use.
Thank you for your website! You saved me almost
$27 on my fisher price toddler kitchen for my almost 2 year old grandso,
Jase.
I would donate the gift card to the local animal shelter to buy toys for the animals in the shelter.
i would give it to my daughter’s teacher.
i like you on facebook.
email subscriber.
i shared the giveaway – https://www.facebook.com/sherigrennille/posts/145942402220916
I already like coupon geek on FB
I am already subscribed to your email!!
I have a friend that only has $20 to give her son Christmas and no hope of getting more – I’d give it to her.
I would buy something for my coworker. As a single mother, she will not get anything for Christmas. So, a gift just for her would be nice!!
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FOLLOW YOU ON FB AND TWITTER.
I would buy stocking stuffers for my kids or donate to the needy.
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Subsribe to your email.
Shared the giveaway on FB.
I would use it to buy school supplies to donate to my son’s class.
I already like coupon geek on fb
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I shared your post via facebook
I would give it my sister as she has not been able to find work for 3 years and they may lose there house in Febuary.
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I chose 2 names off the angel tree and I need to buy a doll for one of them.
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I’d buy groceries.
I liked Coupon Geek on Facebook as Elis Brockway
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TOYS FOR TOTS!
I would buy items to donate.
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