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3.18.2011

Giveaway: $100 Family Dollar Gift Card ~ 1 Winner!

Family Dollar recently intoduced their own line of products called Family Gourmet.  Contrary to existing dollar store perceptions, the new Family Gourmet foods taste great and have gone through rigorous quality testing. Best of all, the new foods are reasonably priced to really help families save money.

By grocery shopping at Family Dollar, you can feel confident buying Family Gourmet for your family at a low price, without having to lower your standards. On average, for every $10 spent, Mom will save $3 on Family Gourmet versus national brands. In addition, all products are quality tested and are equivalent or better than national name brands, guaranteed. If you and your family are not satisfied, you can come back to Family Dollar for a full refund.

Family Dollar even has coupons available HERE for their new Family Gourmet brands!  The savings is significant event without the coupons!

The Taste Test
I was skeptical, so Family Dollar sent me a huge box containing their brand and the leading brand to taste for ourselves!  We compared:

Family Gourmet Syrup vs. Aunt Jemima Syrup -- The kids actually chose the Family Gourmet brand over the leading brand.

Family Gourmet Berry Bunch O Crunch Cereal vs. Captain Crunch -- Everyone thought the leading brand was fruitier, but nobody turned down the Family Gourmet brand!

Family Gourmet Apple Juice vs. Mott's Apple Juice -- There was a distinct difference, but half of us liked the taste of Family Gourmet better!

Family Gourmet Coffee vs. Maxwell House Coffee -- My mom did this taste test for us.  She could not tell the difference, which was interesting because she is a name brand buyer.

Family Gourmet Creamer vs. Coffee-mate Creamer -- We're not powdered creamer people, but we did find the taste difference so slight, we'd buy the Family Gourmet brand for the savings.

Family Gourmet Pancake Mix vs. Aunt Jemima -- Everyone liked the Family Gourmet brand just as well as Aunt Jemima!

Giveaway
Family Dollar is so confident you'll love their products, they're offering one reader a $100 Family Dollar gift card to try them out for themselves.  $100 and these great values should put enough food on your stockpile shelves to last you months!

How to enter:
The winner will be announced on March 28th.  Each entry should be left in a seperate comment along with your email address.

1. Leave a comment in this post and let us know how you would creatively stretch that $100 gift card at Family Dollar!  Be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner.

2. "Like" Money Saving Madness on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Be sure to come back and let me know you became a fan/follower along with your email. If you already are a fan/follower, just let me know for an entry.

3. Tell your friends about this giveaway any form of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, etc) and then come back and let me know you did for another chance to win!

4. Subscribe to Money Saving Madness via a reader or email subscription (confirm your subscription via email). Leave a comment along with your email to let me know you have done so.

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This giveaway is being provided by Family Dollar. They provided me with the products shown for comparison, giveaway prize and all information regarding the products. All opinions of these products are my own and were not influenced in any way by Family Dollar.  I was not compensated for my opinion.

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192 comments:

BargainFun said...

i'd stretch it by watching the sales and using coupons
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Linda said...

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Chrystal said...

I would stretch it by watching for a great sale and using coupons. I would stock up on household items.

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deepstepnannyb said...

we have a church pantry that we try to keep stocked for families that we know or hear about that needs help a 100.00 gift card would go a long way to fill in the gaps on things we need. I could use it also but there are others that need it more than I do. I can't stand the thought of someone going hungry. thank you!

Lisa said...

I'd stretch it by pairing sales with store coupons and manufacturer's coupons!

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Sales and coupons.
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Anonymous said...

I would stretch the 100$ by using coupons and buying what's on sale!
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Anonymous said...

I'd watch the sales and use plenty of coupons. Also, if you watch the sales after holidays like Easter, you can pick up cheap gift sometimes and books etc.
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Anonymous said...

How exciting! Great food for a lower price is wonderful! I would use coupons to make the $100 stretch!

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Debbie said...

I use tons of coupons and watch for sales.

Money Saving Maine-iac said...

What a great giveaway & review! I just learned that you could 'stack' Family Dollar and manufacturer's coupons. That would be a good way to stretch the $100!

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Anonymous said...

It would easily stretch by watching sales, and using coupons, and they already have great prices.

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aparna said...

I would save it by using coupons and watching the sales.
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stephanie said...

My son has son has many food intolerance, which can lead to pricey products! I would definitely use the money to stretch our grocery budget & see if many of their brands fit into his diet. ALso, love getting free stuff with sales/coupons, because then I can donate more!
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Anonymous said...

I would use the $100 and buy anything and everything on sale

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I would stretch it by looking for sales items.

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Momma and Her Doodle said...

Stretch by stacking store and MFC with sales.
That gift card would be a blessing!

Jenn Mc said...

I would use coupons!! switchlaser at gmail dot com

Ashley said...

Definitely matching a sale with a coupon! I would stock up on household items such as toilet paper, which is so expensive!

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Matching sales with a coupon!
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Ashley said...

I get your emails!

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Emily said...

I would stretch it by using coupons in conjunction with sales.
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Anonymous said...

I would look at MSM and see what is recommended to buy each week.

Anonymous said...

coupons are the only way to go!!
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momma-lana said...

I'd shop the sales and use coupons!

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Anonymous said...

I would for sure use it to feed the hungry pack I have here and vby using coupons too I think I could get alot for the money.
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missymosquito said...

I love our family store. I would watch the sales and the coupons and stretch that $$$$ as far as possible!!!!!
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Unknown said...

I'd stretch it by pairing sales with store coupons and manufacturer's coupons!

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i would love to try them

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Julie said...

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Julie said...

I would shop the sales and use coupons to stretch the $100.
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SArah said...

I would definately watch for sales and use coupons whenever possible!

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Becky Davis said...

I would watch the sales paper and use both manufacture coupons and family dollar coupons
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Shooting Stars Mag said...

I think you could stretch this gift card by buying more of the cheaper items instead of just a few bigger priced items, if that makes sense.

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joycemlinek said...

I would use this $100 with sales and coupons to stretch it further.
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Anonymous said...

I would wait for sale items and have a coupon for everything! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Shannon V said...

Match sales with coupons and always check their website for coupons.
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Julie said...

I would use coupons but I also would buy store brand if they were cheaper.

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Shopping Smart said...

I'm a BIG fan of store brands! Its the best way to save lots of money!

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Doreen said...

I'd stretch it by keeping an eye on sales and coupons! Thanks! :) purposedrivenlife4you at gmail dot com

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Sunnie said...

We have some birthdays coming up so I think I would use it towards decorations. and party stuff.
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Jennifer M said...

I'd watch the sales ad and use coupons to stock up on essentials.gabeybelle@yahoo.com

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nadia said...

Using coupons

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Anonymous said...

I'd watch for sales, use coupons, and keep an eye out for clearance items!!! Cheryl cjabdelnour@hotmail.com

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Stephanie said...

I would love to try Family Dollar products. I currently buy the store name for our local grocery store, but Family Dollar is right around the corner. I would try stretching it by comparing the ads with coupons!
Thanks for the chance!
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drmomof2 said...

I would stretch it by catching after holiday sales and matching with coupons.

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Anonymous said...

I'd use it by combining sales and coupons for the best deals!!
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April @ PolkaDots n' PinkySwears said...

I would plan out my menu for the month and buy what I could with my giftcard!

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I watch for the sales and match them up with coupons for the most savings
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tsgsusans said...

I am a devout clearence shopper. I also love to match coupons and will buy store brand items to save $$.

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Stvns589 said...

I would stretch it by using coupons on sale or clearance items.
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I also like you on facebook. Thanks again for the chance.

~dab said...

I already buy a lot of my family's staples, health and beauty, and cleaning products at Family Dollar, plus I take advantage of their sales and coupons to stretch my dollar as far as it'll go!

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maryjaco1 said...

Based on your tasta test , I would probably buy FD brands. I would watch their sales and match up coupons.
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I'd use coupons and watch for sales.

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Anonymous said...

I'd stretch it by shopping sales items

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THERESA E said...

I JUST LOVE TO SAVE MONEY USING COUPONS!!
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Jennifer said...

I'd use sales + coupons to stretch my money...or I might just give the generic brand a try!

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Donna @ Loopy Loop Creations said...

I would stretch it with sales and coupons! Thanks for the giveaway!

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Satsuki Rebel said...

I'm sure I'd combine it with coupons and sales too.

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I would watch for sales also use coupons & buy things I really need.
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Ryan said...

I would stretch that gift card by using coupons and watching out for sales!

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Becky said...

I would pair items on sale with a coupon. That way I could really stock up on many household items.

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Becky said...

I posted a link on FB for my friends and family could enter this contest as well.

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I would use coupons and buy things on sale
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I would stretch it by buying sale items with coupons.
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Kim said...

I am a follower. Would love this one.

Anonymous said...

I entered and posted on facebook...this would be wonderful to win

Stacey said...

I would use the giftcard combined with coupon deals to get the most bang for my buck, as a college student, it's an art to make a dollar stretch

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Anonymous said...

I would look for their great sales and use coupons to really stretch the gift card.
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Anonymous said...

with coupons, of course ;)

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laura said...

sales and coupons! :)

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Marian said...

I would stretch this giftcard but making sure I used manufactures coupons and competitor coupons from other stores. I would we patient and wait till the right time to use it

Nancy said...

I'd stretch this by only buying items on sale and only for items that I can use coupons on!
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I would stretch this $100 by using coupns and checking out their clearance items too!

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wirasi said...

I stretch my budget at Family Dollar by heeding great advise from Money Saving Madness!
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Kristin K said...

I would combine sales and coupons to make the gift card stretch! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I also subscribe via email! Thanks for the chance to win!
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mary said...

WE go to family dollar because I let the kids pick a few things - it does not break the bank like the regular grocery store - and the store brands are spot on - pancake mix anyone!

connie said...

I love to use coupons with the sales. Really helps with the bottom line. Thanks.

Laura said...

I'd use the gift card to pay the differece after stacking FD and manu. coupons.
I love FD!
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Lisa said...

I would stretch it by using coupons and watching the sales


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I like pine-sol on facebook

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Marilyn said...

Shop the sales and use coupons. This would make that gift card go a long way.
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I would use coupons in conjunction with sales to stretch the gift card.

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Mari said...

I'd be on the lookout for great sales, and then I'd stock up my pantry.

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Stacey said...

I'm a single mom with two girls. Spent my birthday today on a coupon run with them. They are loving it! $125 worth of stuff for $30.79. This card would be an awesome addition to our shopping, so thank you for the chance to enter!

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jenb said...

I LOVE Family Dollar ! They have great gifts for my kids ... and for me!

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Family Dollar is so confident that you will like their new Family Gourmet Line of Products that they are offering a 100% Money Back Guarantee within 30 days for a refund or exchange with receipt!

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