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The tighter your budget is, the more important date nights are. But when you have kids it may seem impossible due to the costs of babysitters. Here are some ways to save on babysitting to enable you to make your marriage a priority.
While looking for ways to save, we know our children are irreplaceable. The goal is to find trust worthy babysitters while never sacrificing the quality of care.
Rotate With Other Couples
This is one of the easiest ways to save. Find another couple or two that you trust to take care of your children who also have children. You can then rotate with them watching the kids so everyone gets to go out.
When it is your turn to babysit, it often works best for one spouse to stay home and watch your children while the other spouse goes to the other family’s house to watch their children. This allows the children to be at home in bed when the parents get back from date night.
Trading Services
Another option to trading off on babysitting, is to trade babysitting for other services. This could mean that your husband cuts your neighbor’s grass in exchange for 4 hours of babysitting. You can get creative to figure out what skills you can offer to others. I know one mom who prepares a batch of freezer meals in exchange for another mom babysitting.
Be sure to be clear of everyone’s expectations before making any agreements. If they want you to do something that will take 10 hours in exchange for 2 hours of babysitting, it’s not worth it.
Join Forces
If you only have one or two children you can join together with other families. Gather all the children at a central location and hire one babysitter for everyone. This works out really well if the children are older and do not require as much from the sitter. If you have five children that are all three and under, this wouldn’t be a good idea.
Pay in Gift Cards
As couponers, we often find great deals on gift cards. You can ask your sitter if it is okay to pay them in gift cards and which gift cards they would want. One great option for this is Raise. You can buy discounted gift cards and even get a $5 credit when you sign-up.
Carter’s and OshKosh have launched their Columbus Day Sales in-store and online. Everything is 50% off at both stores, including outerwear and PJs.
You can also get an extra 25% off a purchase of $40 or more with coupon code FALL25 at Carter’s.
Deal Ideas:
Fair Isle Hat & Mitten Set $10 (reg. $20)
Carter’s Fleece-Lined Jacket $24 (re.g $48)
Terry Zip-Up Sleep & Play $8 (reg. $16)
Offer valid for a limited time. Choose in-store shipping to avoid shipping costs.
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Looking for the great produce deals this week? You can find fresh meat and produce deals in Bi-Lo, Publix, Kroger and Harris Teeter. Plus, if you are following the Whole30 diet or Paleo diet, this is a great list for you!
Note: I have tried to create the most accurate meat and produce deals that would fit into the Whole30 or Paleo lifestyle, but each person is different and will need to decide which of these items fit your particular diet.
Fruit
- Publix – Avocados, $1 ea.
-$1/3 Old El Paso products, 1-31 oz AND $1 off Avocados from Mexico (Publix Coupon), in-store display (EXP 10/07)
-.20/1 Fresh Avocados, loose, excl pre-packaged, guacamole, and prepared, Ibotta App mobile coupon
(makes it 80¢ after Ibotta) - Publix – Red Raspberries, 6 oz, $2.50
- Publix – Bartlett Pears, $1.29 lb
- Bi-Lo – Braeburn Apples, $1.20 lb
- Bi-Lo – Organic Gala Apples, 2 lb, $3.50
- Bi-Lo – Hass Avacados, $1 ea.
-$1/2 Fresh Gourmet products WYB (2) avocados, 3.5 oz+, tearpad
-.20/1 Fresh Avocados, loose, excl pre-packaged, guacamole, and prepared, Ibotta App mobile coupon
(use .20/1 eCoupon, makes it 80¢) - Kroger – Honeycrisp or SweeTango Apples, $1.88 lb
- Kroger – Hass Avocados, 99¢ ea.
- Kroger – Pomegranates, $1 ea.
- Kroger – Organic Gala Apples or Bartlett Pears, $1.99 lb
- Kroger – Organic Seedless Grapes, $2.49 lb
- Kroger – Gala, Granny Smith, Red or Golden Delicious Apples, 33¢ ea.
- Kroger – Roma Tomatoes, 99¢ lb
- Harris Teeter – Red Raspberries, 6 oz, $1.25
- Harris Teeter – Honeycrisp Apples, $2.99 lb
- Harris Teeter – Brown Asian Pears, $2.99 lb
- Harris Teeter – Hass Avocados, $1.25 ea.
-$1/2 Fresh Gourmet products WYB (2) avocados, 3.5 oz+, tearpad
-.20/1 Fresh Avocados, loose, excl pre-packaged, guacamole, and prepared, Ibotta App mobile coupon
(use .20/1 eCoupon, makes it $1.05 ea.)
Today only, all markdowns are $8.88 and under at Crazy 8! This savings is up to 70% off and prices start at $1.99.
Choose from tons of great Fall items including jackets, jeans, and more.
Deal Ideas:
Stripe Dress $8.88 (reg. $19.88)
Plaid Shirt $8.88 (reg. $16.88)
Soccer Ball Two-Piece Shortie Pajama Set $8.88 (reg. $19.88)
Offer valid today only. FREE Shipping on orders $75 or more.
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Here are some Family Dollar ad deals that started 10/6. Most of these deals are available with in-ad coupons plus you can save $2 instantly on skin and hair care products.
If you see any other deals in the store leave a comment and I’ll add them to the list!
Grocery
- Pagoda Express or Red Baron Singles, 11.2-12.27 oz, 50¢ off w/ in-ad coupon
-$1 off Pagoda Express product (EXP 10/14) printable (limit reached)
-$1/2 Red Baron single serve pizzas, 7.2 oz+, (zip 30004) (EXP 10/09) printable (limit reached)
-$3 off Bud Light beer, 8-pk.+ 12 oz cans or bottles AND Red Baron pizza, 12 oz +, Ibotta App mobile coupon
-$1 off Red Baron pizza, 12 oz +, Ibotta App mobile coupon - Hormel Chili with Beans, 15 oz, 50¢ off w/ in-ad coupon
- Nestle Candy Bags, 13.8-22.5 oz, 50¢ off w/ in-ad coupon
- Tootsie Roll Pops or Charms Blow Pops, 8.4-8.45 oz, 25¢ off w/ in-ad coupon
- Chewy Lemonhead or Now & Later Candy Bags, 8.75-12 oz, 25¢ off w/ in-ad coupon
- Child’s Play Candy Bag, 15 oz, 25¢ off w/ in-ad coupon
- Ro-Tel or Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes, 10-14.5 oz, $1
-B3G1 Hunt’s, Ro-tel, Manwich, Rosarita, max $1 printable
(makes it 75¢ ea.)
Today only, Old Navy is offering FREE Shipping with no minimum purchase required! To get this deal, you use coupon FREESHIP at checkout.
Some restrictions apply, but don’t miss out because we don’t see this deal often.
Deal Ideas:
Lightweight V-Neck Sweater $15 (reg. $26.94)
Textured-Knit Boyfriend Cardigan $24 (reg. $36.94)
Drop-Shoulder Graphic Tee $6 (reg. $14.94)
Offer valid 10/7 only. Shipping is FREE.
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If you are thinking about joining Costco, then don’t miss the only deal out right now for new members! This deal is only available for My Points members, but it’s free to join and you’ll even earn some free gift cards while you’re at it.
After you join MyPoints then you can get your Costco membership through their shopping system. You’ll pay the normal $55 membership fee that everyone pays for Costco, but you’ll get a number of freebies with it!! You’ll also earn a $10 gift card through MyPoints!
Receive exclusive coupons worth more than $50, including (3) FREE items:
Free Kirkland Signature Bagels
Free Kirkland Signature Body Lotion, 2 22 oz. bottles
Free Kirkland Signature Spring or Drinking Water 35/16.9 or 40/16.9oz. bottles
To Get Your Costco Membership Deal:
- Register or Login with MyPoints.
- Click to “shop” in top corner. Select shop by store.
- Click on Costco and go through their link to get your membership.
- You will get a certificate to take to your local Costco to redeem for your coupons.
New MyPoints members that sign up through this link, will also earn a $10 gift card to the store of their choice!! After the coupons and the gift card back you have basically gotten a free membership!!
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Today only, Amazon is offering up to 50% off select costumes and accessories for the whole family!
Costumes and accesories start at just $7.50 so be sure to browse all the ones they have to offer.
Also, while your on Amazon, check out the 40% off sale on the popular Ever After High Dolls today only too.
Deal Ideas:
Women’s Disney Pixar Toy Story Costume $21.28 (reg. $54)
Curious George Costume $12 (reg. $36)
Avengers Captain America 24-Inch Shield $16 (reg. $38)
Shipping is FREE with a $35 order or get FREE 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.
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