My name is Melissa and I am a stay at home Mom of a rambunctious but cute 1 year old son in Miami, Florida. I became interested in saving money when I found out I was pregnant in 2007. However, Saving money became a real wake up call shortly after having our son when my husband and I realized that we would be living on only one income. Since then I scout the web daily for the best deals, coupons, and money making ideas that can help keep money in your family's pocket, while picking up a few freebies along the way.
Sponsoring a product review and/or giveaway is a great (and cost effective) way to build a strong online presence for your brand. I love sharing my opinion on products geared towards Moms, Families and toddlers, and I especially love introducing new products and companies to my readers.
If you are interested in having a product reviewed please email me with details on your product and company, and please include pictures or links. If interested, I will reply at my earliest convenience with my mailing address. Your product will then be personally tested by my family and my FULL opinion will be written in a detailed and honest post. If you are interested in hosting a giveaway, you agree to mail your product directly to the winner at the end of the giveaway.
If you are interested in economically advertising your product or company to 100's of moms each day then Advertising on Saving Moms Money may be a helpful marketing option for you. I have affordable advertising plans for Side Banners, as well as text links. Partnership opportunities are also available for longer advertising, including posts on your product/service. Right now there is 125x125 space available on the side bar under Sponsors, just click the "create or upload ad" link on the right side of this website to book your ad.
If you are a member of the media feel free to contact me by email for story ideas. Below are my press mentions:
MomsMiami.com - "Deal Hunter Shares Secrets," News Feature 12/15/09Miami Herald - "Bargain-Hunter Shares her Secrets," Front Page Mention & Tropical Life, 12/19/09
Sun Sentinel - Miami Lakes Mom's shares Saving Secrets 1/4/10
Ottawa Citizen - Secrets of a Bargain Shopper, Section K2 "Real Deal" 1/9/10
Modesto Bee - Hunting for Deals? Expert has tips!
If you would like to contact me, give suggestions, let me know of the latest deals, Host a product giveaway or advertise on the site, please email me or fill out the form on the bottom of this page.
http://www.savingmomsmoney.com/2009/08/contact-me.html?showComment=1260901193870#c4185729701495422392'> December 15, 2009 1:19 PM
Hello,
My name is Melissa as well, Im a single mother of two, a 3 year old boy and a 1 year old girl. I work in a 8-5 job but still its very hard for me with two kids. I would like to know what else i can do to make an extra income while at home. Also i tried the Cha Cha and i tried logging in one i got started and it didnt let me said that the password or username were incorrect, I tried the forgot your password question but it gave me an error. Anything you can help me with it will be very much appreciated.
Thanks Melissa
http://www.savingmomsmoney.com/2009/08/contact-me.html?showComment=1261498850768#c5936702362482303527'> December 22, 2009 11:20 AM
Hi Melissa,
Kudos to you for working a full time job during the day and another one at night(raising your little ones)! There are definately ways to make extra money online for your family.
Have you tried contacting ChaCha? customer.relations@chacha.com or call 1-800-820-0827.
Also, If you click the "Make Money" link on the top of my site I have information on how to make extra money by selling on ebay, as well as mystery shopping, and writing articles.
I am also working on a post about work at home Phone jobs. Email me if you would like more information.
-Melissa
http://www.savingmomsmoney.com/2009/08/contact-me.html?showComment=1262186545953#c2428516422921874888'> December 30, 2009 10:22 AM
Melissa
I'm trying to send you a question about a recent review you did. I can't seem to get the "code" to work...
Please help.
Rob
913.908.0028
http://www.savingmomsmoney.com/2009/08/contact-me.html?showComment=1264530659269#c7860421472877029917'> January 26, 2010 1:30 PM
I am also unable to email you because the "Enter the letters (case-sensitive)" part is not working for me. I get the message "Wrong code entered" and am not able to choose a different code!
http://www.savingmomsmoney.com/2009/08/contact-me.html?showComment=1264530784991#c2321388681222701930'> January 26, 2010 1:33 PM
Oops. All I had to do was refresh the page (after copying my email), then the code DID work. I may have left the webpage open for too long.
http://www.savingmomsmoney.com/2009/08/contact-me.html?showComment=1266508762313#c6064274415488032695'> February 18, 2010 10:59 AM
the code was not working... here is what I was trying to send you:
Hi Melissa,
I wanted to share the following giveaway I have running on my blog, Live Creating Yourself, that perhaps you'd want to show your readers. West Elm has offered a queen-sized set of organic bed sheets, a white organic towel set, and an organic basket for underbed storage. All of this will go to one reader in Chicago. All that is needed is a comment on the post and their email (solely for delivery purposes).
http://www.livecreatingyourself.com/2010/02/west-elm-chicago-giveaway.html
Cheers,
Alaina
http://www.savingmomsmoney.com/2009/08/contact-me.html?showComment=1266520882580#c7860953414371835681'> February 18, 2010 2:21 PM
Hi Melissa, it's Heather from the "Crazy Toddlers" blog. I just read your comment and wanted to let you know that I did blog about the "event" in the minivan here: http://crazytoddlers.blogspot.com/2009/07/39-week-update.html (I had to document it somewhere!) I came across your blog on Babycenter.com and it's a great resource.
Thanks,
Heather
http://www.savingmomsmoney.com/2009/08/contact-me.html?showComment=1307558012340#c2967144053484348788'> June 8, 2011 2:33 PM
Hi Melissa, my name is Zara Castany and I am a newsroom intern at The Miami Herald. I want to do a piece on local residents who coupon aggressively such as on the TLC show "Extreme Couponers" and would like to find people who will allow me to go shopping with them, and show me their food stashes and coupon techniques for a colorful photo essay. If you know anyone in the South Florida area who would be willing to participate I would very much appreciate it!
Thank you!
-Zara Castany
ZCastany@miamiherald.com