Sunday, August 14, 2011

"Eat Your Money" Big Belly Banks Review and Giveaway

When I was growing up, my parents always made my siblings and I put half of our money into our savings account. It didn't matter if it was money we earned from doing chores, from working or birthday money. We each had our own savings accounts for as long as I can remember. I also remember thinking how stupid it was to be forced to save half of my money. Besides, none of my friends had savings accounts.

As I grew older, I began to realize and understand what a valuable and important life lesson my parents had taught us. Being money smart is essential. Now, as a parent myself, I've taught my children that same important lesson about money, saving and spending.

My children are just 10 and 7 years old but have had a savings account since they were just a few months old.  As my parents did with me years ago, the majority of my children's money goes into their savings account or an investment CD.

We all know that spending money can be fun and rewarding but so can saving money, especially when you have a Big Belly Bank.  They are simply adorable!

Big Belly Banks come is a variety of kid-friendly designs and two different sizes, 20" and 23".  They are sturdy, durable and built to last.

Not only are they super cute but they are also loads of fun!  Within minutes my two kids had put over 20 coins into the mouth of their wooden banks mouth.  Lots of smiles and giggles were included too!

Big Belly Banks "eat" all your coins! Pennies, Nickels, Dimes and Quarters all make their way easily from the "mouth" to the "big belly!"

To get the money out once it's full simply take out the single screw holding the two sides of the "big belly" together.  Quick and simple.


These wooden banks would make the perfect gift for any child! The next time you are looking for a unique gift for a special child in your life, you really should consider Big Belly Banks!




BIG BELLY BANKS!!!


Handcrafted, AMERICAN MADE, wooden coin banks make the perfect gift for children/kids of all ages. Not just piggy banks, they are available in many different characters.  Trains, Flowers, Dinosaurs, Dogs, Cats, Fish, Dragons, Elephants, Giraffes, Alligators, Moose, Dolphin, Football, and Baseball themed banks.  All use a patented coin track to "EAT YOUR MONEY!  All banks are PERSONALIZED FOR FREE and as an added BONUS will include a special GIFT CARD with your message.

The wooden coin bank that eats nickles, dimes, pennies and quarters!
(Holds almost 1000 quarters)



WIN IT:

 ONE lucky Being Frugal and Making it Work reader is going to receive a Personalized Big Belly Bank of Their Choice!

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Visit Big Belly Banks and tell me which bank is your favorite.



This giveaway will end at 11:59 pm EST on Monday September September 5th

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The winner will be chosen using Random.org, with the winner will be notified by e-mail. Please make sure I have a way to contact you. You can leave your email, or link to your blog site. The winner will have 48 hours to respond, if there is no response another winner will be chosen.



**I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and/or believe will be a good fit for my readers.  The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own.  Results may vary.  I was not compensated in any other way for this review.  The generous sponsor of this giveaway will mail the prize directly to the winner.  

A special thanks to Big Belly Banks for this wonderful opportunity!

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