End of Month (for November)

Ah, sorry I didn't blog about our end of month total...things have been a bit crazy, then I was on a much needed vacation last week!

So our total of savings in the past has been increasing month by month:
September: $290.45
October: $488.06

And now November: $641.98!!! Got to love those coupons and specials!!

How much did your family save last month?

Have a great and thrifty day!!

Always,

Tuesday's Frugal Tip

Trade services/items with a family member or friend. Child care for some handi-man help, or baked goods for a haircut, whatever you can think of!

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End of the Month~

If you remember, our total saved with coupons and such at the end of the month for September was $290.65. And since today is the last day of October (Happy Halloween!!), it's time to reveal this month's final amount of savings!

Drum roll please....


The total this month is: $488.06!!


I still can't believe that we saved that much! Working with what is given to us!

What did your family save this month?? I'd love to hear!

Hugs & Giggles,

Some places I frequent...

Hey all! Sorry I haven't blogged lately, things have gotten a bit crazy again at work with submittals and all. So by the time I get home and eat dinner, I'm pooped! I have been working on a little something lately tho...

I have been asked where I find a lot of my coupons and many of the great deals that I take advantage of. First off, I have many of you out there in Blogland to thank for that- So thank you much!! So I've decided to put together a little list of great finds on this wonderful Internet world that we all can jump to with the touch of a mouse.

Coupon Websites

• Coupons.com- Awesome place for printable coupons
• AFullCup.com- Great database of printable coupons, plus some store coupons as well (Target, CVS)
• CouponCabin.com- Both printable coupons and online coupon codes

(Just a tip that I have learned from many on here in Blogland, if you are printing coupons off, with most, you can hit your back button on your browser and print another of the same coupon)
Blogs

• All of the blogs in my side bar- I always save them there so I don't always have to remember the exact site!

Other Sites I frequent often

• Ebates.com- a cash back website to navigate from when shopping online. You get $5 for signing up, but must make a purchase within a certain amount of time to get that. There is no limit on the amount for them to send you your check. (As of now, I will be getting $13 back in November. Not bad for navigating through them for things I was going to buy anyways!)
• SwagBucks.com- a search engine that you can use like any other, but you earn "SwagBucks" as you search that can be used to get different items, gift cards, prizes, etc. (I currently have 63 Swag Bucks, am saving up for some gift cards or cash back through Pay Pal!)

I have also signed up on the email lists of many stores that I shop at often. That way I can get other sales info/coupons that everyone else may not see!
Hope you all find great deals and ideas at these sites, I know I have! If you have any others, feel free to leave a comment, I love finding great deals! I'm sure I'll be adding to this as I remember more sites that I usually check out, so be sure to check back!
Oh, and be sure to stay tuned this weekend for the October "End of the Month Savings Total"! Its a good one!
Hugs & Giggles,

Tuesday's Frugal Tip

Never be afraid to shop thrift stores or garage sales, you never know what great things you will find!

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Mom and I love going to a few different church garage sales around home every year. This year, I found some gorgeous clothes in great conditions, $3 a piece! And a couple dresses that I've worn to weddings, $7.50 (for a BCBG dress- you would never find anything that price in the store) and $10!

What was one of you best thrift store/garage sale finds??

Tuesday's Frugal Tip

Turn off and unplg electronics and appliances when they aren't in use. You'd be surprised how much energy they use when just being plugged in!

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Tuesday's Frugal Tip

Bring your own re-usable bags when shopping.

(Our Target has recently started taking 5 cents off your total purchase per re-usable bag that you bring and use.)

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