Now is the time to consider what you would like to do with your family this summer. Some of us plan for our children to attend camps or summer classes while others choose to plan a family vacation. Whatever your desire for fun and relaxation this summer it is sure to cost money. If you\’reContinue reading “Save Money For Summer Fun”
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Coupons + Sales Ads = Great Savings!
I have found that I get the greatest savings when I shop using the sales ads each week and match my coupons to those particular items. My goal is to pay no more that $1 per item on my grocery list, except of course for meat and produce. Using this method I have spent lessContinue reading “Coupons + Sales Ads = Great Savings!”
Using Coupons…Saving a Salary!
Clearance and coupons, what a great combination! When out on my shopping trips the past few weeks I have been purposely taking time to browse the store aisles for clearance items that I can match with the coupons that I have in my coupon box for a greater savings. Now, more that ever it isContinue reading “Using Coupons…Saving a Salary!”
A Well Stocked Pantry Offers Peace
Growing up we did not have an abundance of anything. We obtained the necessities to make it for two weeks at a time; we lived from paycheck to paycheck for sure. I did not like running out of things. Not having enough to carry us through made me feel anxious. This encouraged me to beContinue reading “A Well Stocked Pantry Offers Peace”
Like Money in the Bank
On Monday when checking out a few savings blog sites, I saw that CVS was having a 75% clearance on Christmas items, so I decided to check out the sales. Though the After Christmas Sale can be great, I find that I save the most money a week or more after the After Christmas Sale,Continue reading “Like Money in the Bank”
Sprucing Up Our Home and Our Hearts
Being at home all day, everyday can be drab, especially for the children, so with each season I always put out seasonal decorations and inspirational sayings. The cut framed art pictured here was made with a Christmas card we received and a wood frame from Dollar Tree; isn\’t it darling! Will you help me spruceContinue reading “Sprucing Up Our Home and Our Hearts”
Wise Buying 2013 Begins Now
Okay, if you said to yourself that this year I will clip coupons to save, now is the time to begin! In this week\’s Sunday paper there will be SIX inserts. You can expect 3 SmartSource (although two of them might be combined in some areas), 2 Red Plum, and 1 Target. This is aContinue reading “Wise Buying 2013 Begins Now”
Vacation On A Budget
As I shared in my last post I am diligently planning our vacation. I look forward to learning and relaxing together. It is always important for us to stay on a budget even when we take a vacation. When we travel the greatest expense we have is hotel cost. I will use Choice Privilege PointsContinue reading “Vacation On A Budget”
Big Savings At Walgreens
Wow, I am so glad I learned how to shop and save at the drugstores! This week I saved big; I purchased $80.41 worth of merchandise at Walgreens for just $17.43. Talk about a savings, that\’s over 80% savings on items I am sure to use. I purchased Hanes Men\’s 3pk of Tank T-shirts, 1-BirdContinue reading “Big Savings At Walgreens”
Grocery Savings Can Equal Gas Savings
There are a lot of offers for saving money on groceries, some of which offer you savings on gasoline as well. The most recent offer I have found is at CVS. Yes, even the drugstores are getting in on the competition. Now it is very common to find groceries in the drugstores. Unlike the groceryContinue reading “Grocery Savings Can Equal Gas Savings”
Fruit of Her Hand 