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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Calculating Savings?

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So, I'm thinking about calculating my savings every month.

Do y'all calculate how much you save?

Do you think it helps you in your budget?

I'm just wondering if it is worth the time to calculate every purchase's savings and so forth.

Let me know what y'all think!

Thanks!

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Six Word Saturday 5/8

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Signing a New Apartment Lease...TODAY!!

Go HERE to submit your 6 Word Saturday post into the Linky! ENJOY YOUR SATURDAY!!

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Sunday Coupon Preview 5/9/10

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This week there is only going to be a Smart Source Coupon Insert in your paper. To see a full list of coupons go HERE to Sunday Coupon Preview.

My favorite coupons this week are:

Cheetos Mighty Zingers, 9.5oz bag Save $1.00/1 (6/30) Love Cheetos!!

Fiber One Cereal listed: Original, Honey Clusters, Raisin Bran Clusters, Caramel Delight, Frosted Shredded Wheat, box Save $.50/1 (6/19)
Fiber One Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal, box Save $.50/1 (6/19)

French’s Classic Yellow Mustard Save $.30/1 (7/11) Great coupon for stores that triple coupons!

French’s French Fried Onions Save $.50/1 (7/11)

French’s Spicey Brown, Honey Mustard or Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Save $.50/1 (7/11) I'm sure these French's coupons are going to make for a free product sometime before 7/11 at places where the coupons double!

Glade Sense & Spray Refills Save $1.00/2 (6/19)
Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kit Save $4.00/1 (6/19) This will probably be a coupon used for a good deal for a CVS or Walgreen's Deal.

Michelina’s Frozen Entrees Save $1.00/5 (8/1) These frozen meals are already less than a dollar. Great for packing for lunch at work!

Mitchum or Mitchum for Women product Save $.75/1 (6/13) ETS This product usually

Schick Hydro Razor Save $5.00/1 (6/12) This is your money maker coupon for Walgreen's and free item at CVS coupon for the week of 5/9.

Schick Hydro Shave Gel Save $1.00/1 (6/12)

Windex Multi-Surface Cleaner or Windex Wipes Cansiter Save $1.00/1 (7/4)
Windex Original or Crystal Rain Glass Cleaners Save $1.00/2 (7/4)
Windex Outdoor All-In-One Glass Cleaning Tool Refill pack Save $1.00/1 (7/4)
Windex Outdoor All-In-One Glass Clenaing Tool Save $5.00/1 (7/4) The Windex coupons will probably work together for some promotion which will give close to free items.

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

It's a Social Parade!!

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This week is Google Friend Connect Round Up!!

To participate

Follow the blog in the first spot via Google Friend Connect. I will follow all on the linky! All blogs participating must post about Social Parade and link to that on the linky:)

Link-up your blog post for "It's a Social Parade" that you made on your blog. This week you need to include your fanpage link in the post for others to Like/Fan you back.

Follow as many as you like commenting on their POST as you do so they can follow back!

If you do not make a post and link that up, it is unlikely that someone will search around for a post to comment on.

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Coach E-mail Club

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So...this is a weakness of mine. I absolutely love Coach purses!! I often go to the Coach Outlet and can get some great deals (I've never spent more than $150 on any Coach purse)!! One way to help manage the cost of the more expensive items is to of course...find coupons! Coach is often sending out coupons to members of their e-mail list. Their usual coupons are the 20% off any item and 30% off $250 or more.

You can sign up for their e-mail list here and it is found at the bottom right hand corner. Just type in your e-mail and let the coupons begin!

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Monday, May 3, 2010

CVS Gift Card Deal

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We all know that money at CVS can go a lot further than money at a lot of other places. Now, I definitely do not do all of my weekly shopping at CVS because that would add up too quickly and our budget can't afford that. But there are always those few items a week that you just can't pass up and that is how the money can go so far. Most of the items I get there are practically free!

This week's deal that are practically free are:

Depends Variety (6ct) – $6.99

Use $2/1 Depends coupon (Must register)
Spend $4.99-$6.99
Get $6.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free ($2 overage if you use coupon)

Sobe Lifewater – BOGO

Use BOGO SoBe coupon

2 for FREE

Listerine or Reach – $3.99
Use BOGO Reach Toothbrush coupon (RP 12/6) AND
Use $1/1 Reach Toothbrush or Value Pack (RP 3/7)
Pay $2.99 for 2 Toothbrushes
Get $2 ECB each for each toothbrush ($4 ECB total; Limit 2)

(The reason why I say "practically" free is because it is sometimes hard to make your items equal the exact amount of your ECB so you are still paying some Out of Pocket even though you are getting ECB's back. Money out of pocket is still money spent.)

So...to make that money go even further, CVS is having a great deal on gift cards right now. For every $25 you spend on CVS gift cards you can get a $5 one free. So if you spend $50 on giftcards you get $10 CVS gift card free!

I did this deal back in November when they had it the last time and theey ome out as printable giftcards to the e-mail that you sign up under. So make sure to use a real e-mail. You have to keep track of the paper gift card, but I think it is worth it for the price. $10 at CVS can go a long way. I did this originally because of the good deal, but then I really liked being able to track my CVS spending. I was able to KNOW that I didn't spend over $50 at CVS which was reassuring. Because I know all those $1.30 and $.25 ending totals after coupons and ECB's can add up.

Go here to purchase the gift cards.

If you are questionable about the paper gift cards, CVS has a question page here which answers many concerns that could arise.

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