Today’s the big day! My book, The Money Saving Mom®’s Budget, is officially released and is available in stores nationwide!
I made this video to share a bit of my heart behind why I wrote this book and what I hope you gain from reading it.
You’ll have to pardon the odd cut-off. I started to share my gratitude for my husband and you all, and I broke down and couldn’t make it through.
So instead, I’ll just have to write that out, since I’m so emotional today that I don’t think I’ll be able to do a video on it! 
You All Mean the World To Me
First off, thank you for how much you’ve touched and blessed me by supporting and believing in this project. As I wrote on my Facebook Page:
I just feel like crying all day today for how blessed I am by you all. You have no idea how much your amazing support of my book means to me. I knew you all were a fantastic group of readers, but your kindness and love poured out upon me today is just almost more than I can bear. *Thank you* from the bottom of my heart. I wish I could hug & thank each of you personally.
Just thank you. You all mean the world to me.
There Would Be No Book Without My Husband
Secondly, and more importantly, I want to thank my husband. Today, I celebrate nine years of being his wife. Next to my salvation, marrying Jesse was the best thing that ever happened to me.
While this book says I’m the author, truthfully, there would be no book without Jesse. From the get-go, he’s believed in this project. He’s shouldered extra burdens to free me up to write. He’s stayed up late with me to go over edits. He’s listened to me when I needed to bounce an idea off of someone. He’s cheered me on when I’ve felt like giving up. He’s prayed with me for wisdom, grace, and strength.
From the dedication page:
This book is dedicated to my wonderful husband, Jesse. Thank you for encouraging me to jump way outside my comfort zone back in 2003 when I had a crazy idea to start my own business. Three businesses, countless failures and nine years later, you’re still my biggest cheerleader. Thank you for believing in me yet again. I love you with all my heart.
Thank you, Jesse, for standing by my side throughout this whole project. I love you–and happy anniversary!
Have You Purchased Your Copy Yet?
The Money Saving Mom®’s Budget is now on shelves in bookstores nationwide and shipping out from Amazon and Barnes & Noble. If you have an e-reader, you can order a copy for your Kindle or order a copy for your Nook. If you live outside the U.S., you can order from the Book Depository and get free shipping worldwide.
Psst! Amazon just discounted my book to $8.40 for a limited time!
So what are you waiting for? Go get your copy of The Money Saving Mom®’s Budget!
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Well said, Crystal.
Great book; I loved reading it! I certainly learned a lot and it will definitely be helpful for any family looking to be more responsible with their money, and looking for ideas on how to find time in their day and money in their budgets.
Loved the video! Congratulations, Crystal!
Congratulations, Crystal! So happy for you! Thanks for your inspiration!
Im waiting on my book that is shipping from Amazon today! Congratulations on your book release and also Happy Anniversary! What a blessed day for you!
YAY!! I am so excited this book is out! We have been so blessed to have picked up Dave Ramsey’s book two years ago – we were encouraged by your blog!! Our lives were not bad before, our finances were not bad – but they are so much more stable and we have SO much more hope now! I am so thankful that I was already able to read the book to review for you – anyone who is considering it – it is worth EVERY penny – it is an easy & very fun read that you should read and pass along!
This is such a great book! Congrats and thank you for everything you do to inspire so many every day!
I love your video. Such a blessing to me to see you so enthusiastic and excited about the release of this great book. It truly is life changing. Congrats, we are all cheering for you
Thank you so much, Lori!
Congratulations, Crystal!
Keep going!
Cheer up!!
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!
congrats to you both! i am anxiously waiting for our mailman. i can’t wait to get started reading:)
Congratulations! Can hardly wait for my pre-ordered copy to arrive!
Crystal, what a thrill. Since beginning reading you blogs forever ago…what a journey. How good God is! Proud of you and so thankful for what He is doing!! xo
Yes, “what a journey” is right!
I’ve made lots of mistakes, but God has used it for so much good in my own life in breaking me and molding me in ways I could have never dreamed.
Thank you for being my friend, Myra!
I found your blog through Courtney at WomenLivingWell.org. I ordered your eBook last night for my Nook. I look forward to reading it. While my DH and I are blessed financially, we really need to step up our Retirement savings! I’ve got like nothing put away for that. So thank you for your inspiration. Your story about how you paid cash for your house is amazing May our Great Lord continue to bless you!
Thank you so much for your kind encouragement, Kelly!
I am so excited for you Crystal! Thank you for spending so much time to write this book. I’m so excited to dig in and read it and tell everyone about it!
Crystal, I am thrilled for you. I’ve been tearfully sharing your updates with my husband and we’ve been thanking God for your example. Back in 2008, you were one of the first frugal blogs I found and I’ve followed you ever since. We’ve gone on our own sold out, debt slaying journey have paid off over $118K and are on course to be debt free {except the mortgage} in 4 months. God has taught us so much AND you’ve had a role in that story. Thanks for inspiring, encouraging and so willingly serving others. You’ll never know this side of heaven how many lives you’ve impacted.
Choked me up reading this
In a good way! Congratulations on the book!!!!
Congratulations!! I can’t wait to read your book!
Happy Anniversary!
So happy for you!!!! What a wonderful anniversary present….book release. Congrats and Happy Anniversary!!!
I ordered my copy last night and can’t wait to read it. Thank you for donating the proceeds….you are a light in the world. May God’s blessings continue to be manifest in your life as you live for Him.
I am thrilled for you (and all of those you are helping). Congratulations!
Yay! Congrats Crystal! I can’t wait to get my copy. Thank you for being a great teacher. I learned how to shop CVS for so little because of you. I also learned about Dave Ramsey & budgeting. It has made such a huge impact on my life financially and as a person. I look at things differently now. Thank you!
Congratulations. Blessings to you and to the organization which you are supporting with your hard work.
Just ordered mine today from Amazon. CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations! I can’t wait for mine to arrive!
When are you going on a book tour? I’m ready to hug your neck Crystal! HA! You’re a sweetheart and I’ve learned so much from your blog. Been reading for 4 years!!!
Yay for the book release and the many lives changed here and in DR. : )
Crystal
You are such an inspiration and you have such a big heart for all of us out here who try to learn from you! I am thrilled for you! Contratulations (to you and Jesse)!! My sister and I are going out to buy the book today! Can’t wait to read it!
Last night, at the dinner table, we were discussing a difficult extended family situation. I searched my mind for something happy to talk about and brought up the release of your book and all the women and children in the DR that will be helped by its proceeds. Everyone at the table agreed with how special this is in a selfish, me-centered world. God’s blessings and congratulations on your book and anniversary!
Happy anniversary!!
I’m anxiously awaiting your book. I hope something clicks for me. We really need to be making it financially and not just living week to week.
Congratulations! You are an inspiration to me and I pray that God contiues to bless you as you bless so many others! I can’t wait to buy your book!
I pre-ordered the book on my Kindle. I can’t wait to find some time this evening sit down and devour a chapter or two. Congratulations on the book!
I can’t wait to read your book. According to my e-mail, I will receive it Friday. Guess what I’m doing all this weekend…and it won’t be the laundry.
HOw amazingly special!!!!! Happy Anniversary, two God-filled people!
Can’t wait until Mr. Delivery Man brings your book by today!
(Next book: A Biblical Womanhood or homeschooling book?
Still miss those other two blogs!
Me too!
Can’t wait to read it – congrats again!
Sam
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!!
I cant wait to read the book. Thank you!
Congratulations on becoming a published author! It’s fun! Wishing you lots of sales and many happy reviews!
Congratulations Crystal! I am so happy for you! Although we don’t know each other, I feel like you are a great friend and I’m happy to know such a wonderful, caring and giving person. Happy Anniversary
I can’t wait until I read your book! I started reading your blog around 4 years ago and I can not even begin to tell you how you have changed my life forever! Thanks so much for everything that you do!
Big congratulations!!!!
Hooray! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. I’m one of the lucky reviewers who got to see the preview copy.
People, read this book! You’ll learn and be inspired
Happy Anniversary! We both share a wonderful day! Today is my 14th Anniversary!
And congrats on your book. I enjoyed reading about how you are giving back with the proceeds. The Lord is really using you in a mighty way!
Congratulations!!!! It is so awesome to see how God is using you through your blog, and now your book, to touch so many lives–including those in the Dominican Republic! So excited for you, and also how cool is it that the book came out on your anniversary!! Have fun celebrating both!
That’s so funny that we have the same anniversary! (3 years today for me). Congrats, and I look forward to reading your book!
Crystal, a heartfelt congratulations and happy anniversary!! Thank you and your family for all your hard work and encouragement to all of us. I teared up reading what you wrote, which may just be my pregnancy hormones
Regardless, seeing how much this means to you makes me that much more excited.
Congratulations on your book and Happy Anniversary! Pre-ordered my book way back when you first announced it. Can’t wait for it to come.
Yay! Congratulations, and happy anniversary too!
What a gift your book has been and will be to so many, Crystal. I just hope hundreds of thousands of folks around the world read it and start applying the principles you lay out.
And when are we going to hear about the Compassion project…??
She explained in detail the Compassion project yesterday – it is awesome.!
Happy Anniversary Jesse and Crystal!!! This video was so fun to watch – I was grinning ear to ear, as you expressed your heart. So proud of you for stepping out and doing what God asked you to do, in the way He asked you to do it. And then to read about why the video was cut off short. You are such a special woman to so many! Thanks for giving us hope!
Can’t wait to get the book!
I just had my book delivered and can’t wait to start reading it!!
Congrats on your Book and your Anniversary!!! I been reading your blog for 2 years, but this year we are going to be more committed to it. Just bought my Copy of your Book at Amazon…. and like a good Reader of your Blog i paid with Swagbucks
just ordered my copy! so excited to read it and learn how to get our finances in order. a must after just having a new little girl, plus our 3 yr old daughter and living in new jersey on one income! congrats to you crystal!!
and thank you!
Thank you so much, Stacy!
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