Hip2Save is Temporarily Here!!!

I'm BAAAAAAAACK!

2009-12-22T17:37:00.000-08:00

Hurry on over here to check out my new site!

"Follow Me Monday" Eat This!

2009-12-21T21:43:00.000-08:00

OK... with all that has been going on, I am very excited to be able to post this "Follow Me Monday" video and on time! It's exactly 11:50 PM CST, so for lots of you this video made it on Monday! Yay!

Now I will tell you, this video is completely pointless. I try to cook some Christmas goodies to share with all of you, but as you'll see, I am NOT good in the kitchen! I won't be linking to any of the recipes I try and make in the video! Why? Well, watch the video to see!;-)

If you can't see the video, then go here to watch it!

I miss you guys so much! ...AND I so miss finding the deals and sharing them with all of you! I cannot wait until my new site is up and running! Thanks so much for your patience!

New Update 12/20: Check Out My New Logo!!!

2009-12-20T18:04:00.001-08:00

Alright, so we've been hard at work getting the new site ready! It's going very well and everything is looking great! I can't wait for the reveal! Until then, I'd love to give you a sneak peak at the all new Hip2Save logo! Please keep in mind the new logo is very different then the old one, but it's definitely more me!

Check it out:

I wanted a coupon that was unique, worn, had some cuts off the dotted line... BUT at the same time was still bright and cheery! This coupon is how I perceive myself. I make mistakes, I have bad days, I don't always go on the correct path... BUT at the end of the day, I can smile because I'm doing the best that I can and I am ready for whatever life throws my way!

I'd love to hear your thought on the logo! And again, words cannot express how much I appreciate each and every one of you! Thank you for sticking by me through all of this craziness!

Stay tuned for more updates and the new reveal...

UPDATE: thanks for the catch on the typo, the new version is updated.

New Update-- 12/19 10:30am EST!

2009-12-19T07:31:00.000-08:00

Hello again,

I am so sorry for not updating you all sooner on what the heck is going on!!! Yesterday was very crazy-- to say the least! I have NO clue when my blog is going to be unlocked and honestly, it could be days. I am working with an amazing web design team on getting my site switched over to Wordpress. I'm not sure exactly when we'll be able to launch the new site... I will try to update you all later this weekend.

I always, always try to see the good in what life throws my way and this time it's NO different! What has happened is definitely a blessing in disguise and in a few days (hopefully) I'll show you exactly what I mean!

Side note, the support I have from my readers is amazing! On Friday night, when my site locked up, I felt like, well, really depressed... that is until I started reading all your emails! WOW! You all have helped me realize why I have chosen to blog! I absolutely LOVE what I do because of all of you! Thank you so much!

Google Cache

2009-12-18T08:02:00.001-08:00

I just wanted everyone to know that you can still read the site on the Google Cache.

Google Cache has the site up till last night at 6pm. We are working to restore the site, but I thought you could read it there if you like.

The full link to the cache is: http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:Wzvrp9HAF20J:hip2save.blogspot.com/
Comments and other functions are not going to work on the Google Cache, but at least you can still read the posts.

More info soon :)

2009-12-18T06:25:00.000-08:00

Notice to All Hip2Save Readers:

You have been temporarily redirected to this new page due to technical problems with the Hip2Save blog.

Hi, there:

This is Collin wanting to let you all know what's going on with my blog, Hip2Save - or lack thereof. The Hip2Save blog is on Blogger. Blogger, with no advance notification to me, locked my blog last night at midnight with an automatic message saying that my blog had been marked as a spam blog. Not true! Very frustrating for all! Blogger's spam-prevention robots detected that my blog had characteristics of a spam blog. However, Automated spam detection is inherently fuzzy, and so there are lots of false positives--with this being one of them!

I am scrambling and doing my best to get the blog back online. Blogger has no phone support and its online forum about this issue indicates that a Blogger representative needs to review the situation and this may take some time. Today is a huge one for all of you looking for last-minute Christmas deals and especially for those of you who were the recipients of yesterday's First Annual Hip2Save Christmas Giveaway.

Please don't email me directly as I am trying to get the problem resolved. In the meantime, please be patient as I try to work out the kinks. Needless to say, one of my immediate goals is to get my blog off Blogger and onto a new blogging platform.

If you have any questions or need updates, please email susan@hip2save.com. If you are one of the winners of yesterday's First Annual Hip2Save Christmas Giveaway, please email any questions to hip2saveXmasgiveaway@yahoo.com. Your Amazon orders are being processed, and all orders will be submitted today. Just a reminder to all giveaway winners, please email your order by noon EST today.

Best wishes,
Collin

Stay tuned for new updates!

Christmas Giveaway Winners...

2009-12-18T06:00:00.000-08:00

For those of you that did not see the list of winners announced yesterday, here is the list again for you (if you are one of the winners, please email hip2savexmasgiveaway@yahoo.com immediately for further instructions). Thanks!

Mogrill

"I just signed up for email updates. Can't believe I never did that, I am here about 30 times a day!!"

Barb Stewart

"I'm thankful that my husband and I are both employed this year."

Kristen from Sierra Vista, AZ

"This year has brought so many ups and downs for my family, but has made me grateful for so many blessings! I am thankful for a beautiful, healthy baby boy and look forward to celebrating his first Christmas with him. I am also thankful for a husband that works so hard for our little family! I am thankful for your site - it has helped me save money and get so many great deals for my family!"

Bethany from Knoxville, TN

"I am thankful for my family and a healthy newborn boy!"

Erica from Lansing, MI

"I'm thankful for having a messy house to come home to, and a family that drives me crazy some days, and a job that I love! :)"

Jamie618 from Orem, UT

"I found your website through another blog - utahdealdiva - I must say, I'm addicted to yours more than any other, I check it several times a day and you have already helped me save a ton! Thanks so much"

Trisha Lynn

"I am thankful for my life and everyone in it! And for having a job to go to!"

Lisa Lee from CT

"Thank you so much for your blog. It has changed my life. As a confirmed "shopaholic" I can't believe what a difference you have made and the unbelievable deals I get.I think people are sick of hearing me rave about "my daily deals". I have been on about a month and think I have an addiction to it. I also love your videos me and my 10 yr old daughter watch every Monday."

Tammy Huffaker

"I am very thankful for my two precious, healthy children and the wonderful bloggers who spend their valuable time to help me save $ for my family!"

Rei from Long Island, NY

"I'm thankful for my loving husband and my beautiful daughter. I love the idea that it will go towards Toys for Tots! Can't wait to see that "Follow Me Monday"!"

Holly from Moore, OK

"I subscribe to your RSS feed! Love it!"

Amy from Winona Lake, IN

"I subscribed to your news updates as well."

Jessica from Vancouver, WA

"I am thankful for my family and friends and I love reading blogs. I am thankful for people who share wonderful things that they love and help all of us to do the same!"

Day Lily Designs from Amanda, Indiana

"This year I am thankful for my family. We don't have much this year, as my husband is currently unemployed, but I do have my family - and that's most important to me than anything else in this world!!"

KLSreflections

"I am thankful for the grace and mercy of a loving savior. Without Him the past couple of years would have been unbearable!"

Lyndsie from Chattanooga, TN

"I love living in a boys world...I thank God for my wonderful husband, and two beautiful boys. I want to thank you for your wonderful site and all the hard work you put into it!!!"

Suzanne Bigbie from Delaware, Ohio

"I am thankful for your wonderful website that has saved me a lot of money."

Adele Brooks from Hinesville, GA

"My husband was supposed to be deploying to Iraq yesterday (12/14) but about 2 weeks ago he broke his leg and had to have surgery! Obviously I am not thankful that he broke his leg, but he will now be home with us for the holidays!! I am thankful that he will now be here for our daughter's first Christmas AND our first anniversary! She is 3 months =) What a wonderful blessing in disguise!"

Gretchen Smith, Casper WY.

"I am a subscriber :). I discovered your blog a few months ago by doing a search for another site that I had forgotten about. I have been a member since and LOVE it!!"

Jody, Forney TX

"I honestly don't remember how I found you. It was most likely a result of googling some specific deal. It also could have been clicking from one bargain blog to another... and I landed here. I think it's been several months since I first found you."