We aren’t having a Google Hangout for the next two weeks. I’m taking a week off this week (to teach a live workshop in Atlanta) and next Monday is Labor Day.
I didn’t want to leave you hanging, so I’ve pulled together all of our past Google Hangouts. The links below go directly to the Google Hangout page. I love this way because you can scroll through the questions on the side, click on the arrow in that box and it takes you straight to the answer of that question.
We will resume Monday night hangouts Monday September 8th.
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I have a big goal for you this September, I want you to pledge to try to cut your budget in every category for one month and save $1000 (or at least 10% of your income) off your current normal expenses.
That’s huge for most families, and it’s going to take effort to make it happen. Why do it? We all have our own motivation to save, but think of what that money could do going into the most expensive time of the year. Whether you use it to have an emergency fund (probably the wisest idea if you don’t already have one) or stick it in a savings account to pay for Christmas, this is your way to make a 30 day effort that will make the rest of the year slightly easier!
Note: I know for some that $1000 would be almost entire months wages and that you already live on a very tight budget. I still encourage you to try to save 10% off your monthly income. Make an effort to check every nook and cranny of your budget and see if you are being a wise steward.
I’m taking this challenge with you and I want you pledge along with me. Share on your Facebook page or even your blog how you are saving, and the progress you are making. Let the world hold you accountable to make this goal happen. If you are a blogger, I would love for you to come back each Monday and share how you are doing. I’ll post my updates with a link up. Share tips to help others or just list out what you did that week to save. Whatever you share it is bound to help us all get ideas.
This starts September 1st, so start brainstorming now. This will take a plan, but it will be a pretty awesome day when your savings account has $1000 more than it did at the beginning of the month!
Here are some areas to get your brainstorm going:
Dining Out
Clothing and Miscellaneous Expenses
Grocery Budget
Meal Planning
Eat off the Pantry
Carpooling
Packing Lunches
If you need any school or office supplies now is the time to get them. You can find things cheaper in-store but when you factor in the time & gas that requires, online may just be the way to go.
Be sure to check at check-out to see if your items qualify for a $1 credit for digital items if you select free no-rush shipping (applicable to select eBooks, digital music, videos, apps, video games, and software) .
Deal Ideas
Dixon Ticonderoga Wood-Cased #2, Pre-Sharpened, Box of 12 $1.99
Oxford Ruled Index Cards, 3″ x 5″, White, 100/Pack, $1.12
Sanford Paper Mate Pink Pearl Premium Erasers, 3 Pack, $1.46
Prismacolor Scholar Pencil Sharpener $1.59
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 2-Pack $1.77
Wilson Jones 3-Ring Binder, 1-Inch, $1.99
Dixon Oriole #2 Soft Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Wood-Cased Box of 12 $2
BIC Brite Liner Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 5-Count $2
Shipping is FREE on orders of $35 or more or you can get FREE 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.
Note: Prices on Amazon may change at any time.
See more online shopping deals!
If you love ice cream, you don’t want to miss this great new Edy’s Coupon!
At Target, you can get a Free $5 Gift Card when you buy (5) select frozen treats.
Ice Cream Coupon
$1/2 Edy’s Branded Products, 1.5 qts., printable
Deal Idea
Target
Buy:
(4) Edy’s Ice Cream, 48 oz, $3
(1) Edy’s Fruit Outshine Bars, $3
Use:
(2) -$1/2 Edy’s Branded Products, 1.5 qts., printable
-$1 off Outshine fruit bars, fruit & veggie bars or coconut water bars, 6 ct.+ printable
Total Due: $12
Get Back $5 Target Gift Card
Like getting it all for $7 or $1.40 ea.!
Deal ends 8/30
Want another great deal? Check out our Target cereal deal below!
Target Cereal Deal Idea:
Buy:
(2) Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereals, 10-14 oz, $2.50
(2) Trix Cereals, 10-14 oz, $2.50
(1) Multi-Grain Cheerios, 10-14 oz, $2.50
Use:
10% off General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch, 23.6 oz, Target Cartwheel eCoupon
(2) .75/1 General Mills Trix cereal printable
.75/1 General Mills Multi-Grain Cheerios cereal printable
(2) .50/1 General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal printable
Total Due: $9
Get Back: $5 Target Gift Card
This week at Walgreens, you can get FREE Life Savers, Starburst Gummibursts or Skittles Candy! There is a $1/2 coupon plus get a $1 Register Reward to make both packs of candy FREE!
If you’re not a fan of this candy, think of the smile you’d give a friend to pass on a sweet treat.
Deal Idea:
Buy:
(2) Life Savers, Starburst Gummibursts or Skittles Candy, 2.75-7.2 oz, $1
Use:
-$1/2 Skittles, Starburst or Life Savers gummies, 2-4.2 oz, RP 6/01 (exp 09/01)
Pay $1,
Get back $1 RR
makes it FREE
Other Candy Coupons
-$1 off Sour Lovers candy, (zip 43015) printable
-$1/2 Sour Patch Kids or Swedish Fish candy, 6.35 oz+ printable
-$1 off Ocho candy bar (Facebook) printable
Other Deals at Walgreens:
Ready to do some fall cleaning? Next week at Publix, get 2000 Flushes Toilet Bowl Cleaner for only 25¢ ea.!
It is a great time to stock up on this product! The deal will be available 8/27 or 8/28.
2000 Flushes Coupon
-$1 off 2000 Flushes product printable
Deal Idea
Publix
Buy:
(2) 2000 Flushes Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner, 1 ct., B1G1 at $2.50 ($1.25)
Use:
(2) -$1 off 2000 Flushes product printable
Total Due: 50¢ or 25¢ ea.!
Additional Publix Deal
Buy:
Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent, 38-60 ct., B1G1 $11.99
Use:
(2) -$1 Off Finish Powerball, Gelpacks or Cleaner, printable
Total Due: $9.99
Makes it $4.99 ea. or 8¢ per tablet
Both deals will be available 8/27-9/2 or 8/28-9/3!
Here are all of the deals in the Publix Ad 8/28-9/3 or 8/27-9/2. The gas card deal is back! Plus, you can get great deals on 2000 Flushes, Nathan’s Franks, Finish, and more!
Also, here are the coupons available for these deals from Coupons.com to make it even easier to get these great deals.
Additional Publix Deals:
Grocery Flyer
Personal Care Flyer (ends 8/29)
Unadvertised Deals (new list posted Thursday morning though many of these will continue)
If you know of additional deals please leave them in a comment below.
In-Ad Coupons
- $10 off $50 Gas Card WYB $50 worth of Groceries
Ends 8/31
Buy One Get Ones
- Watermelon Chunks, at $3.49 ($1.74) lb
- Publix Deli Southern Style Potato Salad, 16 oz, at $2.99 ($1.49)
- Oscar Mayer Bologna or Cotto Salami, 14-16 oz, at $2.99 ($1.49)
- Smithfield Boneless Honey Ham, at $4.99 ($2.49) lb
-.75/1 Smithfield Anytime Favorites, SS 7/13 (EXP 08/31)
(makes it $1.74) Read More→
Have you tried the Windex Touch-Up cleaner? Head to Target this week where you can get them for 38¢ each! Combine a Target gift card deal with a store coupon, Cartwheel offer, and manufacturer coupon to get the savings.
Target Deal:
Buy:
(4) Windex Touch-Up Cleaner, $3.49
Use:
-$5/4 Windex Touch-Up Cleaners, Target printable
-5% off Windex products, excludes outdoor products, Target Cartwheel (exp 08/30) printable
-$2/3 Windex, Pledge, Shout or Scrubbing Bubbles products printable
Pay: $6.51
Get Back: $5 Target Gift Card (through 9/6)
Makes it $1.51 (38¢ each)!
Other Target Deals This Week:
Check out this list of Walmart deals running in stores now. This is a compilation of new deals, continuing deals and tons of coupons to use with them all!
This week my favorites are Original Cheerios for $1.83 and Infusium 23 shampoo which has a $2 off coupon! If you find any great deals not yet in this list while you;re shopping please comment below and share.
New Deals
- Butterball Smoked Sausage, 13 oz, $2.48
-.75/1 Butterball turkey dinner sausage printable
(use .75/1, makes it $1.73) - Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup, 10.75 oz, $1
-$1/5 Campbell’s condensed “”Great for Cooking”” soups printable
(use $1/5, makes it 80¢ each) - Chex Mix Popped Snack, 7.5 oz, $2.78
-.50/2 Chex Mix Regular, Muddy Buddies, Popped or Xtreme printable
-.75/1 Chex Mix Popped White Cheddar, 7.5 oz+, Ibotta App mobile coupon
(use .50/2, makes it $2.53; after Ibotta Rebate, makes it $1.78) - Betty Crocker Instant Potato Pouch, 6.6 oz, $1
-.50/2 Betty Crocker box or pouch potatoes, excl Buds printable
(use .50/2, makes it 75¢ each) - Dole Fruit and Oatmeal, 2 ct., $2.28
-.50/1 Dole Fruit and Oatmeal, SS 7/13
(use .50/1, makes it $1.78) - Dole Fruit Squishems, 4 pk., $2.24
-$1/2 Dole Fruit Squishems, 4-pk, SS 8/17
-.50/1 Dole Fruit Squishems, 4-pk, SS 8/17
(use .50/1, makes it $1.74) - French’s French Fried Onions, 2.8 oz, $1.92
-.30/1 French’s French Fried Onions printable
-.50/1 French’s French fried onions, SS 8/24
(use .50/1, makes it $1.42) - General Mills Original Cheerios, 8.9 oz, $2.58
-.75/1 General Mills Original Cheerios printable
-.75/1 General Mills Original Cheerios cereal printable
(use .75/1, makes it $1.83) - Infusium 23 Shampoo, 16 oz, $5.84
-$2 off Infusium 23 shampoo, conditioner or leave-in treatment, excl 1.7 oz, SS 8/10
(use $2 off, makes it $3.84) Read More→
