Celebrating birthdays can get expensive, and sometimes we can be pressured by the culture—or even family and friends—to go over the top. But there are so many ways to celebrate a special birthday without going into debt or spending more than you want. We find the best way to celebrate is to be willing to spend money on what matters (and that will vary from family to family) and finding ways to be frugal on the things that are less important to us. Here are all of my favorite birthday ideas, from how to make your own homemade cake, to inexpensive gifts to purchase for birthday parties you’re invited to, to other ways to celebrate the special person without having a birthday party.
If none of these ideas seem like they’ll be helpful, the Internet is a wonderful place when it comes to getting inspiration. You can do a Youtube search for how to decorate cakes and cupcakes if you need help learning that skill!
Southern Savers Favorite Birthday Ideas
15 Kid Birthday Gift Ideas for $15 or less at Walmart
Oreo Birthday Cake Trifle Recipe
12 Frugal Ways to Make a Birthday Special
5 Homemade Truck Birthday Cake Ideas
Here is a list of the Target unadvertised deals I found at my store this week. Look at your store for 30% off Nivea Men Age Defense items and more.
Look through the full Target weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Gift Card Deals
- $5 Target Gift Card WYB (2) Garden of Life Health Care Items (ends 3/15)
Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Probiotics, 30 ct, $31.49
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (2) Garden of Life supplements, select, Target Circle (EXP 3/15) eCoupon
(buy 2, makes it $28.99 ea. after gift card)
Garden of Life Digestive & Immune Care Probiotic, 30 ct, $21.99
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (2) Garden of Life supplements, select, Target Circle (EXP 3/15) eCoupon
(buy 2, makes it $19.49 ea. after gift card) - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (3) Always, Tampax, and L. Menstrual Care Items Priced $7.69 and up (ends 3/15)
Always Ultra Thin Pads, 34 ct, $7.99
-$2 off Always Ultra Thin Pads 24 ct+ or FlexFoam Pads 19 ct+, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
-$2 off Always Radiant, Infinity, Pure Cotton or Ultra Thin Pads 10 ct + or ZZZs Disposable Underwear 7-ct, excl Always Maxi, Liners, Discreet, & trial, PG 03/09
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) menstrual care items, select, Target Circle (EXP 3/15) eCoupon
(buy 3, use (3) $2 off and (2) Ibotta, makes it $2.99 ea. after gift card)
Tampax Pearl Variety Pack Tampons, 34 ct, $8.99
-$3/2 Tampax tampons 14-ct+, PG 03/09
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) menstrual care items, select, Target Circle (EXP 3/15) eCoupon
(buy 3, use $3/2, makes it $6.32 ea. after gift card)
L. 100% Organic Cotton Core Tampons, 30 ct, $8.99
-$2 off L. Pads or Tampons, any, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) menstrual care items, select, Target Circle (EXP 3/15) eCoupon
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Use two coupons at the Publix Extra Savings Event to get Dulcolax stool softener for just 79¢. This is a great item to make sure you have stocked in your medicine cabinet before you need it, so think about grabbing it now while you can save!
Publix Dulcolax Deal (ends 3/21):
- Dulcolax 25 ct or 12 oz, $5.79
-$3 off Dulcolax product, excl 10-ct or less, limit 2, Save 02/02
-$2 off Dulcolax Laxatives, select, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
(use both, makes it 79¢)
Check out the full Publix ad for more great deals.
This week at Target you can get 25% off women’s dresses, shorts and denim with a Circle offer.
Don’t worry, men! You can score 25% off men’s shorts and denim as well!
Check out some of the deals below!
Deal Ideas
Women’s Flutter Hem Maxi Dress – Future Collective – $30 (reg. $40)
also in black
Women’s Leisure Studio Mid-Rise Fleece Shorts – Universal Thread – $11.25 (reg. $15)
Women’s Studded Denim Trucker Jacket – Universal Thread Blue – $30 (reg. $40)
This offer ends 3/15. Shipping is free with Circle Card or free with orders of $35+.
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We are so upset and disappointed to report that the Southern Savers Facebook page has been hacked. We are actively trying to get it back, but we would truly appreciate it if you could report the page as fraud.
Meta works on a ‘points’ system so the more flagged posts they have, the more they will have a close eye on the page and account especially if they are mentioning Spam.
This is how to report it:
Then select report page
Select scam, fraud, or false information.
We do still currently have control of the Retail Deals group and we will post deals there for as long as we can. Please also subscribe to the newsletter for a daily round-up of deals. Our Instagram page is also completely fine so we’d also love for you to follow along there.
We are so upset that this has happened and truly appreciate your support.
I’m taking a few days to spend with my two college students over their spring break, so no new Q&A tonight.
We’ve just gotten back into the swing of weekly videos though and already covered some great getting started topics. If you missed these, they are a great way to make sure you have the key parts of how to save on groceries, how to shop the drugstore deals and getting your budget under control.
I’ll be back next week with a Live Q&A covering How to Save on Travel (a favorite topic that I’ve really been taking to a new level this past year).
Cutting Your Grocery Budget: The Basics
I’m going to step on some toes… but you will save the most money shopping in a real grocery store. Following sales, stocking up when things are on sale, and even using a coupon or two is still the way to go to keep your grocery costs as low as possible.
I know this is a hot topic for my Aldi and Walmart fans but this is my take… “Everyday low prices” really means nothing is on sale, but you can buy it if you want to.
Top Money Saving Mobile Apps
So much of couponing these days is using your phone and knowing what mobile apps to submit receipts too. Here’s my favorites plus how to use them!
How to Shop the Drugstore Deals
This week at Target you can get 25% off all adult swimwear and sandals with a couple of Circle offers.
You can mix and match women’s swim tops and bottoms starting at just $9 per piece.
Remember that these offers will automatically apply at checkout. You can also get an extra 5% off when you use your Circle Card.
Shop the offers:
Save 25% off select women’s swimsuits
Save 25% off select men’s swimwear
These offers are good thru 3/15. Shipping is free with Circle Card or free with orders of $35+.
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Thru tonight only, get up to 60% off at Wayfair right now during the 72-hour clearance sale. Get rugs, bedding, furniture and more.
Even better, shipping is free on most items!
Deal Ideas:
Mercury Row Hegg Tufted Upholstered Platform Bed – $171.99 (reg $1,119.96)
Hertford 26″ Wide Upholstered Linen Blend Accent Chair with Pillow – $135.99 (reg. $384)
Vanity by Latitude Run $283.99 (reg. $700)
This deal is good thru 3/10. Shipping is FREE on most items!
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Here are some Publix meal plans ideas that are based on the sales starting on 3/12!
Look through the Publix weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Note: All images used are from the original recipe creators.
Publix Meal Plans:
photo via gimmesomeoven.com
Cabbage, Sausage & Potato Soup
- Publix – Eckrich Smoked Sausage or Polska KIelbasa, 12-16 oz, B1G1 at $6.19 ($3.09)
- Publix – Publix Baby Cut Carrots, 1 lb, B1G1 at $1.79 (89¢)
- Publix – Green Cabbage, 49¢ lb
- Publix – Progresso Broth, 32 oz, B1G1 at $2.89 ($1.44)
-$1/4 Progresso item or Old El Paso Soup, excl dry mixes, Publix (exp 3/14) eCoupon
(makes it $1.19) - Publix – Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, 5 lb, $3.99
photo via masonfit.com
Honey Sriracha Ground Chicken & Broccoli
- Publix – Broccoli, $2.99
- Publix – Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken 92% Lean or 99% Fat Free, (price not listed)
-$1.50 off Springer Mountain Farms Product (sign up) printable
photo via cookedbyjulie.com
Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Onion Rings
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