It’s a new year and for many folks that means big resolutions to make things better in 2013. I know for our house and others that involves saving more and being frugal. As you start down that journey turning to experts is definitely a great start.
Today we’re giving away a collection of books by Mary Hunt. Before Mary was a personal finance expert, she dug her family into $100,000 of credit card debt. She says that if she knew then what she knows now, it would have only taken them 7 years to pay everything back instead of 13 years. She is a syndicated personal finance columnist in newspapers across the country and the founder of Debt-Proof Living where she helps people reclaim their financial freedom. Mary has appeared on multiple shows and even the Today Show helping families learn to get out of debt across the nation.
If you are in a bind with debt, or just learning to budget and save for the first time, check out some of the books Mary has written:
Raising Financially Confident Kids – shows parents how to raise kids who have a healthy understanding of finances. Our views on money start early, so it’s great to go to our kids and show them from the start the value of saving, giving and healthy spending.
7 Money Rules for Life – presents basic rules to get financially prepared for the rest of your life.
Debt-Proof Your Christmas – helps families assess their financial situation, think creatively about their gift list and not take on any new debt. Mary will help you identify what has caused overspending in the past and plan a new approach.
Cheaper, Better, Faster – has over 3,000 tips and tricks to save you money every day. Each tip is short and to the point and best of all, helps you make the most of your money and time.
The Giveaway:
Two Southern Savers readers are going to win each of the above titles by Mary Hunt.
To Enter:
Leave a comment below telling me the best money-saving advice you’ve ever heard.
The winner of this giveaway will be chosen and posted to the Giveaway Winners Page Friday, 1/11.
If you have some extra time check out these sweepstakes. Winning the Superbowl tickets would be pretty neat.
Sweepstakes
2 Superbowl Tickets from Xbox 360 Kinect (ends 1/12)
Starbucks drinks from Woman’s Freebies (ends 1/18)
Kindle Fire from Amazon (ends 1/31)
$1500 cash for kitchenware from Consumer Expressions (ends 3/31)
Nail polish from Maybelline (ends 2/5)
Disney World vacation from Pixie Vacations (ends 1/31)
$10 Dollar General Gift Card + More from Dollar General (ends 1/27)
Here are some new in-store coupons to use this weekend. It’s not a long list, but a good mix of stores. Combine these with after holiday sales and you should be able to score some great deals!
Mall & Retail Coupons
Carter’s – 15%-20% off purchase (exp 1/9)
Hobby Lobby – 40% off 1 item (exp 1/5)
JoAnn’s Fabrics – 10% off purchase (exp 1/5)
Michael’s – 40% off 1 regular priced item (exp 1/5)
New York & Co. – $30 off $75 purchase (exp 1/4)
OfficeMax – 20% off purchase (exp 1/5)
Old Navy – 20% off 1 item (exp 1/16)
Ulta – $3.50 off $10 purchase (exp 1/19)
See the full list of in-store coupons!
Do you get frustrated seeing “printable (limit reached)” next to coupons on Southern Savers lists?
Sometimes as soon as a list is posted it will already have a few print limit reached coupons. This can be frustrating if you do not have the coupon, but is actually very helpful for many users. Many of you print coupons you will use and wait for a good sale. Generally when you print coupons they are good for 30 days after the date they printed. By the time a great sale does come up the coupon may have no more prints available, but hasn’t expired yet.
For this reason, I will include the coupon. This reminds those who have already printed the coupon that it exists and hasn’t expired yet. It allows them to know they can still use the coupon.
How do you manage to not miss out on printables?
The trick is to print coupons you will use when they become available so you’ll have them when you need them, even if the coupon is out of prints. I do not encourage printing every coupon, that is just a massive waste of paper and ink (which cost money). What I would recommend is following a few rules:
Print anything you know you’ll use as soon as you see it.
Print any vegetable coupon when you see it, they never last long.
Print any high value coupon when you see it, they also go very fast. Example: $1 off Reach Floss, it only costs $1, when the coupon makes it free… it goes quickly!
Everything else, leave it there. If you’ve never heard of a product, then odds are you can live without it and don’t need the coupon.
Do you have any other questions about printable coupons?
Next week is going to be a great week to shop the Drug Stores! There will be a ton of great deals and FREE items available.
You can see the full ad and scenario for each store here:
CVS
- Arm & Hammer Liquid 25-32 loads, Crystal Burst Packs 16 ct., Total Dryer Cloths 40 ct. B1G1
Arm & Hammer Fresh Dryer Cloths, 40 ct., $4.69 (online price)
-$1/2 Arm & Hammer fabric softener sheets or Total 2-in-1 dryer cloths printable
-$1/3 Arm & Hammer laundry products printable
(buy (2) Dryers sheets, use $1/2, makes it $1.84 ea.) -
Neosporin Essentials, Trial Pack, $12
-$2 off Johnson & Johnson Red Cross product AND Neosporin product printable
-$3 off Neosporin Essentials printable
-Free Neosporin Essentials wash WYB (2) Neosporin Essentials items, max $7.99 printable
-$2 off Neosporin product printable
-$2 off Neosporin Essentials item, excl trial size, SS 1/06
-$2 off Neosporin Essentials, excl trial size printable
-$5 off Mail in Rebate WYB $10 in Neosporin, Band-Aid adhesive bandages, Johnson & Johnson Red Cross or Bengay products printable
-Free Mail in Rebate WYB Neosporin Essentials trial pack, max $13.99 printable
(makes it FREE) - Stayfree Products B1G1 starting at $3.99 (online price)
–B1G1 Stayfree product, max $4.49, SS 1/06
-.50/1 Stayfree product printable
-$1 off Stayfree product printable (limit reached)
(use B1G1, makes both FREE) - $8 ECB WYB Zegerid OTC, 42 ct., $24.99, limit 3
-$6 off Zegerid OTC, 42 ct., SS 12/09
-$5 off Zegerid product, 42 ct printable
-$3 off Zegerid OTC printable
-$2 off Zegerid OTC, SS 12/09
(use $5 off, makes it $11.99) - $17 ECB WYB (2) RoC Facial Care, limit 1
(excludes cleansing discs)
RoC Max Resurfacing Facial Cleanser, 5 oz, $9.99 (online price)
-$3 off RoC product, excl trial size, SS 1/06
(buy (2), use (2) $3 off, makes both FREE) Read More→
I know many of you jumped on the Xbox 360 with Kinect deals before the holidays and here’s a game to pair with the new system.
Best Buy has Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection for $29.99 (reg $49.99) shipped. This has great reviews and I love that it’s a video game to get you moving!
See more online deals!
Check out these delicious coupons and get a sweet treat for cheap!
Ben & Jerry’s – Free Hot Fudge on Any Ice Cream purchase (exp. 1/31)
The Spaghetti Warehouse – BOGO Spaghetti Entree (valid only on 1/4)
Hardee’s – Free Coke Zero wyb Jalapeno Turkey Burger (exp. 2/21)
Jamba Juice – 16 oz Smoothie for just $2 with coupon (exp. 1/13)
Don’t forget this one I posted yesterday too:
Baskin Robbins – BOGO Berry Passionate Frozen Yogurt (exp. 1/5)
Check out more Dining Deals!
These Commissary deals will run through January 16th. Remember, I can’t list the prices as they are not meant to be available to civilians, so you just see the discount amount.
Use the blue button at the end of this list to report any coupons to add or remove.
Fridge or Frozen
- Lender’s Bagels, 12 oz 40% off
- Tombstone Frozen Pizza, 20.5-22.85 oz 35% off
-Free Nestle fun size bag, 9.2 oz+ WYB (4) Tombstone pizzas, 16-29.5 oz , max $2.69 printable (limit reached) - Weight Watchers Frozen Meals, 6.52-10 oz 46% off
-$3/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones printable
-$5/12 Weight Watchers Smart Ones (register) printable
-$4/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones printable
-$3/10 Weight Watchers frozen items printable
-$1/3 Weight Watchers Smart Ones items printable
-$4/12 Weight Watchers frozen items printable
-$5/15 Weight Watchers Smart Ones frozen items printable
-$4/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones frozen items printable - Kraft Cheese Singles, 14.7-16 oz 37% off
- Kraft Shredded Cheese, 8 oz 41% off
- Kraft Dips, 16 oz 35% off
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 8 oz 53% off
- Mrs. Paul’s Fish, 19.1-24.6 oz 45% off
-$1 off Mrs. Paul’s seafood item printable - Coleson Tilapia, 16 oz 50% off
- Oscar Mayer Bacon, 12 oz 36% off
- Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs, 15 oz 47% off
- Oscar Mayer Turkey Franks, 16 oz 33% off
- Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat, 9-10 oz 41-44% off
-$1 off Oscar Mayer Carving Board meat, SS 1/06
-$1/2 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh lunch meat, SS 1/06
-$1 off Oscar Mayer Carving Board meat printable Read More→
Zulily is having a great sale on Asics shoes and apparel. You can get items for up to 65% off! They have shoes for men, women, and kids.
Deal Ideas:
Women’s White & Hot Pink Shoes, $39.99 (reg. $65)
Kid’s Black & Orange Shoes, $28.99 (reg. $45)
White & Black Storm Shelter Jacket, $42.99 (reg. $110)
Shipping is $5.95 and then FREE on any additional purchases you make this weekend.
See more daily deals.
