SWEET! Here's a new online coupon that you can print out the use at either Safeway or Target to get free cough drops! Here's a couple of different ways to use this coupons
At Safeway
Halls Cough Drops (25-30 ct): $0.99
-$1/1 IP HERE
= FREE
At Target
Halls Cough Drops (30ct): $1.19
-$1/1 IP HERE
-$.50/1 Target coupon HERE
= $.31 Moneymaker!
Showing posts with label Money Saving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Money Saving. Show all posts
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Friday, June 25, 2010
How to Eat Out Frugally
I've entered this grocery challenge that started last Sunday. In this challenge, I only have $100/week to feed our family of 4. Not that big of a deal for me who spends less than half of that on groceries but that total also included eating out, parties, and anything involving food throughout the week. Herein lies the challenge for us! How do we eat out on the cheap? Our family can easily spend $50 to eat out. So, here's some ideas I've learned recently on how to cut that restaurant tab.
1. Buy an Entertainment Book: When they first come out, these books cost $35. That sounds like a lot to me, even with all the coupons and discounts it comes with. But I learned that if you wait till like February or March, that price gets cut in half! I bought one the beginning of March and paid only $15, plus I just got next year's book for only $20! There are dozens and dozens of coupons and what's really great is the online coupons. Not only do they have more local coupons, but also coupons for all over the country! So if you're going on vacation, be sure to look and see what's available.
2. Restaurant.com: I love this website! It makes pricier dinners way more affordable. Our favorite sushi place is on here and we wait for the first of the month to grab $25 gift certificates for $3-$5 (depending on the sale going on). Check it out! Maybe your favorite restaurants are there too!
3. Restaurants Facebook Pages: Yesterday, I did not feel like cooking. It was hot and sticky and heating up the house to make dinner was not an option in my mind. But I didn't want to spend much money either. Then I remembered Del Taco sent me an email saying there was a coupon on their Facebook page. Bingo! Buy any item, get a Taco del Carbon for free! Not only was my mom and I able to get dinner for $2.15 total (Bought 2 nachos, got 2 tacos for free), but it was within my calorie target range. Problem solved. Be sure to look up some of your favorite restaurants on Facebook! There's always coupons out there.
4. Visit a restaurant's website: I think I've blogged about this one before. Almost every chain restaurant that I know about now has an e-club you can join to get free or really cheap food. I just joined Culver's last week and they sent me a Buy 1, Get 1 free dinner. My brother and I love Culver's! We'll definitely be visiting soon! IHOP sends out a completely free breakfast or dinner coupon if you join their club.
So, there's a few ideas. Can you think of any other ones?
1. Buy an Entertainment Book: When they first come out, these books cost $35. That sounds like a lot to me, even with all the coupons and discounts it comes with. But I learned that if you wait till like February or March, that price gets cut in half! I bought one the beginning of March and paid only $15, plus I just got next year's book for only $20! There are dozens and dozens of coupons and what's really great is the online coupons. Not only do they have more local coupons, but also coupons for all over the country! So if you're going on vacation, be sure to look and see what's available.
2. Restaurant.com: I love this website! It makes pricier dinners way more affordable. Our favorite sushi place is on here and we wait for the first of the month to grab $25 gift certificates for $3-$5 (depending on the sale going on). Check it out! Maybe your favorite restaurants are there too!
3. Restaurants Facebook Pages: Yesterday, I did not feel like cooking. It was hot and sticky and heating up the house to make dinner was not an option in my mind. But I didn't want to spend much money either. Then I remembered Del Taco sent me an email saying there was a coupon on their Facebook page. Bingo! Buy any item, get a Taco del Carbon for free! Not only was my mom and I able to get dinner for $2.15 total (Bought 2 nachos, got 2 tacos for free), but it was within my calorie target range. Problem solved. Be sure to look up some of your favorite restaurants on Facebook! There's always coupons out there.
4. Visit a restaurant's website: I think I've blogged about this one before. Almost every chain restaurant that I know about now has an e-club you can join to get free or really cheap food. I just joined Culver's last week and they sent me a Buy 1, Get 1 free dinner. My brother and I love Culver's! We'll definitely be visiting soon! IHOP sends out a completely free breakfast or dinner coupon if you join their club.
So, there's a few ideas. Can you think of any other ones?
Monday, June 7, 2010
Grocery Target Prices
A friend had asked me recently what my target prices were for some of the groceries that I shopped for the most. I set out to think about that more closely today but realized, that was quite the question. It really depends on the time of year for certain foods (i.e. vegetables or meats), whether it's been on sale alot recently or I have not seen it drop in price in a long time. A lot can change for certain foods. But in general, here's about what I shoot for when it comes to shopping for certain foods. I didn't rate any vegetables because it's so drastically different throughout the year. Say, if corn is in season, you'll probably find it for about $.10/ear but in December, it may be $.75/ear. These prices are where I would give them an A rating. Take them as you will :)
Cereal: $.50/box
Fresh Chicken Breasts: $1.75/lb
Frozen Chicken Breasts: $1.50/lb
Whole Chickens: $.75/lb
Pork:
Spare Ribs: $.99/lb
Pork Loin: $1.75/lb
Pork Chops: $1/lb depending on cut
Bone-in Ham: $1.50/lb
Bacon: $.99/lb
Beef
Ground Beef: 80%- $1.25-$1.50/lb
90%- $1.75/lb
Sirloin Steaks: under $2.50/lb
Ribeyes or New York Strip: under $5/lb
Prime Rib: under $5/lb
Hot dogs: All beef- under $2, Franks- under $1
Soda: Less than $2 for a 12 pk; $.50-$.75 for 2 liters
Eggs: 12 ct- $.75, 18 ct- under $1
Butter: $1.50/lb
Milk: $1.75/gal
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Swagbucks.com
Ok, I know I've mentioned this before but it's such an amazing site! Are you on the web alot? Do you search in Google? If you do, get a swagbucks account! There's a link on the righthand side of this page that will take you directly to them and reward you with 30 "bucks" right off the bat. Just because you're friends with me :). Let me tell you about this site...
1. It's a search engine powered through Google. It rewards you with points when you search for things through it. They call them Swagbucks. It's not an automatic point each time you search though. Sometimes you get 10,20,or 30 bucks, sometimes none at all. It's just a random surprise. I average 20-30 bucks a day.
2. There are other ways to earn these points without searching. Every day they have special offers and all you have to do is look through them and it will reward you with a few bucks. Also, they give out codes that you type in on their site to earn an extra 10 or 20 bucks. Check out the site, it will give you other ideas on how to win faster.
3. Now, you may be asking, why should I do this? What's so great about getting "swagbucks"? Well, you trade in those swagbucks at their store for all kinds of things; gift cards, toys, clothing, electronics. I have only gotten Amazon gift cards with mine but since Christmas, I've earned about $50 worth! I've seen people who pay for their entire Christmas with these Amazon gift cards.
4. The downside: There's really no way to get cash out of it. You could get a Paypal gift card with points and then transfer the money from your paypal account into your bank account but those cards are very expensive (they take alot of points) and I don't think it's the best use of your bucks. But you could if you wanted. Also, unless you've got a lot of referrals, the points don't rack up that fast. Be patient, you'll get the hang of it and the bucks will start flowing in. And hey, it's totally free to you and if you're going to search anyway, you might as well get some money out of it, right?
Ok, any questions? If not, seriously check this out. It's fun and who doesn't like to get money?
1. It's a search engine powered through Google. It rewards you with points when you search for things through it. They call them Swagbucks. It's not an automatic point each time you search though. Sometimes you get 10,20,or 30 bucks, sometimes none at all. It's just a random surprise. I average 20-30 bucks a day.
2. There are other ways to earn these points without searching. Every day they have special offers and all you have to do is look through them and it will reward you with a few bucks. Also, they give out codes that you type in on their site to earn an extra 10 or 20 bucks. Check out the site, it will give you other ideas on how to win faster.
3. Now, you may be asking, why should I do this? What's so great about getting "swagbucks"? Well, you trade in those swagbucks at their store for all kinds of things; gift cards, toys, clothing, electronics. I have only gotten Amazon gift cards with mine but since Christmas, I've earned about $50 worth! I've seen people who pay for their entire Christmas with these Amazon gift cards.
4. The downside: There's really no way to get cash out of it. You could get a Paypal gift card with points and then transfer the money from your paypal account into your bank account but those cards are very expensive (they take alot of points) and I don't think it's the best use of your bucks. But you could if you wanted. Also, unless you've got a lot of referrals, the points don't rack up that fast. Be patient, you'll get the hang of it and the bucks will start flowing in. And hey, it's totally free to you and if you're going to search anyway, you might as well get some money out of it, right?
Ok, any questions? If not, seriously check this out. It's fun and who doesn't like to get money?
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