Sometimes we get hit with a lot financial things all at once, and it can be really overwhelming. Even when you’re doing your best to manage your finances, an unexpected car repair, a big medical expense, or a surprise appliance breakdown can all hit at once. We’ve all been there, and if you haven’t, you might be one day. Here are 10 ways to get through a tough month when money’s tight.
What to Do When Money’s Tight: 10 Ways to Get Through a Tough Month
Make a list of all the financial things that are weighing on you.
It always helps to write things down. Our brains were made to solve problems, not to keep lists. Once you can see what you’re dealing with, you might be able to think of some ways to lighten the load.
Balance your budget or make a simple spending plan for the rest of the month.
Even if you don’t have a budget, you can look at the money you expect to bring in and your remaining expenses for the month and see if there is anything you can cut.
Be OK with saying no.
Whether it’s to your kids or your friends or someone else, it’s perfectly respetful to say, “That’s not in our budget right now.” It can feel hard to say these kinds to our kids, especially, but you’ll actually be teaching them an important lesson about money and self-control!
Right now, head to Amazon and score 50% off this wifi enabled keyless smart deadbolt with both combination lock and fingerprint access.
This keyless deadbolt lock is highly-rated and you can do the install yourself. Plus, you’ll be in your house in less than a second. No more fumbling with keys.
Plus, you can keep up to 100 combinations and 50 fingerprints to manage who is in your house and when they can be there.
Keyless Entry Door Lock Deal:
HEANTLE WiFi Smart Lock Front Door, Keyless Entry – $39.99 (reg. $79.98)
with code SJ5I5DI7
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is FREE!
See more online shopping deals!
Right now at Amazon get this 8-pc Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage set for just $24.99! These are regularly priced at $37.99.
These containers are handy for pantry goods, arts and crafts supplies, Legos…the possibilities are endless :). And by being shaped more like boxes than cylinders, they really maximize your cabinet space! And they stack easily, regardless of their size!
Shipping is free at Amazon on orders $35+ (or on every order with Prime).
Here’s the Deal:
Rubbermaid Brilliance 8-pc food storage set – $24.99 (reg $37.99)
Ships free with Prime! Don’t have Prime? Here’s a 30-day free trial!
More Amazon Deals.
Head over to CVS for a sweet deal on Palmolive. There’s an ExtraCare deal on select cleaning products, and you can add in an eCoupon to get two bottles of dish soap for only $1.68 each!
Shop online or in-store to score this easy deal.
CVS Palmolive Deal (ends 10/10):
- $3 ECB wyb (2) Palmolive 20 oz or Pump 28 Oz, B1G1 50% OFF, limit 1
Buy:
(2) Palmolive 20 oz, B1G1 50% off at $3.79
Use:
-$1/1 Palmolive Ultra Dish Liquid, CVS eCoupon
Total Due: $4.68
Get Back: $3 ExtraCare Bucks
Makes it $1.68 each!
See the full CVS Ad for more great deals.
It really feels like grocery prices only go up but TV prices are now lower than I could have ever imagined!! The Amazon Prime day sales have started early on large electronics and we’ve got some crazy prices on TVs right now. All of these will stay this price all week, so need to wait for the Prime sales to start.
You’ll also get free shipping on each of these!
Amazon TV Deals
Hisense 65″ E7 Hi-QLED Smart TVs – $599.99 (reg. $999.99)
Insignia 32″ Smart Fire TVs – $69.59 (reg. $79.99)
Insignia 50″ 4K Smart TVs – $158.99 (reg. $299.99)
Insignia 65-Inch QLED Smart TVs – $299.99 (reg. $349.99)
Amazon Ember 50″ 4K Smart TVs – $239.99 (reg. $399.99)
I know buying cleaning supplies isn’t fun, so save what money you can find and deal on the things you need! There are some good prices after discounts on Amazon right now for classic cleaning supplies we all use, and favorite brands too.
Remember Amazon prices can and do change all the time. These were all correct as of posting.
Current Amazon Cleaning Supply Deals
Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Refills, 10 ct. – $7.74 (reg. $11.06)
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels, 6 dbl rolls – $7.99 (reg. $9.99)
Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet Paper, 12 mega rolls – $14.95 (reg. $16.99)
Bounty Paper Towels Quick Size, 16 family rolls – $43.08 (reg. $46.08) after 7% off coupon
Sparkle Pick-A-Size Paper Towels, 6 dbl rolls – $8.46 (reg. $11.59)
Blueland Dishwasher Detergent Tablets, 60 count – $19.43 (reg. $23.99)
Mrs. Meyer’s Dish Soap Refill, 48 oz – $10.91 (reg. $13.99)
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner, 32 oz – $3.83 (reg. $5.99)
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Foamers, 2 pack – $7.97 (reg. $10.49)
Babies aren’t cheap, but that can be a lot more affordable when you shop the deals!! If you need diapers, wipes or baby food, here are the week’s best baby deals at all the local stores around town!
Tip: Check the coupon database for specific coupons if you are wanting other brands or needing other items.
Diapers
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Publix – Huggies Diapers, or Pull-Ups, 13 to 44 ct. or 14 to 23 ct. pkg., B1G1 at $12.99 ($6.49)
-$1.75 off Huggies Special Delivery Diapers, 16 ct.+ printable
(makes it $4.74 if included) - Walgreens – Pampers Diapers box, $33.99
(ends 10/24)
-$3 off Pampers Baby Dry Diapers boxed, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-$1 off Pampers Swaddlers or Swaddlers Overnight, box sizes, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-$5 off Pampers Diapers Super Pack Select varieties, Walgreens eCoupon
(use $5 off, makes it $28.99) Read More→
Kroger bonus fuel points are back!! Load a Kroger eCoupon to get 4x Fuel Points when you buy participating gift cards, including dining, travel, clothing and many other favorites.
That means for every $25 you buy in gift cards you’ll earn 100 fuel points (equal to 10¢ off a gallon of gas up to 35 gallons).
$25 gift card = 10¢ off per gallon or $3.50 off
$50 gift card = 20¢ off per gallon or $7 off
$100 gift card = 40¢ off per gallon or $14 off
You can also purchase eGift Cards online and still get the extra gas savings. Use your fuel points at participating gas stations across the US.
Think about upcoming trips, restaurants for date night, even grabbing gift cards for large upcoming purchases! We have used this deal to get Lowes gift cards and then gone and bought a new (needed) appliance.
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Y’all know I love my Amazon promo codes! There are too many deals to list, but here are some of my favorite deals you should grab today!
Note that any promo codes listed can be added during the last stage of checkout. Click on Use a gift card, voucher, or promo code under payment type and enter the code. These can be a bit finicky, so click Review order or refresh the page if the discount doesn’t show right away. I often have to do both refresh the page and click Review order for the discount to show.
Amazon Promo Code Deals
Solar Ghost Halloween Decor Lights – $11.99 (reg. $20)
with code H95397NN
Plymax Cordless Leaf Blower Set – Green – $35.99 (reg. $100.99)
with code TMJ3WMFZ
expires 10/2
G9 Steam 2-in-1 Professional Handheld Travel Steamer for Clothes – $19.99 (reg. $59)
with code D359NTPK
expires 10/3
Home Security Front Door Lock, Child Lock – $6.49 (reg. $12)
with code LP0K4L5N
