Nyssa's Target Score

Nexxus Products about $9.50 x2 = $19
Minus 2 - $5 off coupons and target gift card for $5
$19-$15=$4 for 2 Nexxus products

Suave Products $1.99x2=$4
Minus 2 - $2 off coupons
$4-$4=Free (plus 2 cents)


Schick Hydro 5 razors about $8.50 x 2= $17
Minus 2 - $4 off coupons and a target gift card for $5
Plus cartwheel took off 10% which is about $1.50
$17-$14.50=$2.50 for 6 disposable razors

Schick Shaving Cream about $3x2= $6
Minus the Target gift card for $5
Plus Cartwheel took of 10% which is 0.60
$6-$5.60=$0.40 for 2 schick shaving creams and I didn't even clip coupons

Total before coupons about $46
Savings $39
Spent $7
Over an 80% savings!!!!

Axe gift sets $3.5

There are a few ways you can score great on these....
They are 9.99 at Target butttt that is not what you will pay.
There is a printable $3 off one ...just google it and it will pop up.
Target has a a $2 off two sets and they have the 5 gift card when you buy two.
If you can print two of the $3 off and use the target $2 off you already have $8 bucks off. Plus that $5 gift card so that is $13 bucks off making your $20 purchase only $3.5 each after your deals. Nice score!!!

Christmas is almost HERE

Ok I know we haven't had Thanksgiving yet but the green and red are popping up everywhere. This is the last weekend before crazy after Thanksgiving sales. The can be great but try not to go over board. Set your limit and stick to it EVEN if it is on sale.
Do not make the mistake of late shopping. You will spend too much and want to pull your hair out. Not to mention all those sales people hate the person strolling in Christmas Eve. This weekend go out and get something done like your stockings or two gifts. Make your lists and check them with the budget. Oh and don't use you shinny credit card. It is evil and comes back to haunt you with 22% or more interest. Yuck!!!!!! Suddenly your sales look welllllll...not so much like a sale.
If you listened to my blog last year then you stocked up on gifts all year long. But never fear you can watch your pennies and start fresh next year. Stay strong in this time of spending sprees. You can be savvy and not weighed down with debt when Jan comes around.

Check out the Facebook page to get the link so you can get 20 free photo Christmas cards.
Saving money already and it feels good!

Budget Bee

Scarf for $2.17 shipped

Fashion for less with this beautiful scarf.


http://www.amazon.com/JMT-Fashion-Charming-Scarf-Ladies/dp/B00AQW6W7W/ref=pd_sim_sg_10

Jenn's Shop spent $60 saved $140

JENN'S SHOP
Whew. Done with my grocery shopping today in just over an hour! (Which is almost a record with my toddler in tow) But saved over $140 on over $200 of groceries, earning 112 fuel pts. Adding up the fuel pts this month for our road trip!


Look at what coupons can do for you. SAVE to staty on budget and SAVE on GAS!!!

WAY TO GO JENN!!!

5.99 adds a wonderful touch to your holiday party!!!!

http://jane.com/deal/10525/theyre-back-set-of-3-mini-chalkboard-stands-in-white-natural

 

 

Entertaining for the holidays?? Use these cute chalkboards to decorate

only 5.99 at Jane.com

Thanksgiving is just around the corner..........

Right now at King Soopers these are both $1 each!!! Stock up before they are gone!!

Budget Bee

KS Freebie Load it to Your Card FRIDAY

FREE Friday Download

THIS FRIDAY ONLY Download a digital coupon for one (1) FREE Stacy’s Bake Shop Bakery Chips (5 oz) this Friday, November 15 between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. PT and redeem by 11/30/13. www.kingsoopers.com/freefridaydownload

Milk for 1.99

 

Milk 1.99 at CO King Soopers!!!

More Fleece Lined Leggings for Cheaper!!!!

Fleece lined leggings at Classic Shapewear. They are only $7.95. Classic grey and black available.




http://www.classicshapewear.com/truactivewear-fleece-lined-spandex-leggings-ti44844-p-3769.html

Safeway OREOS 1.49

 

 

      FYI Safeway has OREOS advertised for 1.99 each (already a great price) BUT in you SS 11/10 you have a coupon that is .75 off 2 which will double up to the $1 off and make your Oreos 1.49 each YAHOOOOO that is a great deal and half my holiday deserts are made with Oreos so this is a SCORE for me!!!!!

 

So you can have your cookies and eat them too!!!!

 

Budget Bee

One Down One to GO.....CONGRATS GRAD!!!!

 

 

 

 

I would like to give a shout out to my Hubby!!! He has been so patient and supportive as we have started our “Budget Journey”. After we got married we decided that even though we both had a college degree to finish we would NOT use student loans. They were just not for us and with BOTH of us finishing a degree we knew student loans would stack ups  and haunt us for a LONG time.  

I am so proud because My Husband finish his degree last year and has just now received his diploma in the mail (I know they took forever getting us that piece of paper)……..However, It now hangs proudly in our home as a trophy of his hard work. Not only did he complete it but we have no loans to pay off and no pile of debt stacking around us. It is encouraging to me as well because I see it hanging and know that soon mine will be hanging next to his. It may be a longer journey to the degree finish line but let me tell you finishing loan free is so FREEING!!!!   

Stay tuned for the announcement of my completion and be encouraged YOU can do this too and without the DEBT!!

 

 

CONGRATS HUBBY YOU DID IT!!!

 

 

Budget Bee

Jane.com Really Rocks for Neat Savings!!!

Fleece lined leggings are so amazing in the Winter and Jane has them for an affordable price of 6.99 + 3.99 Shipping so 10.98 for fleece line leggings.  I have some of these and they are a DREAM!!!!

 

Enjoy looking good without a price tag heart attack !!!

 

Budget Bee

http://jane.com/deal/10454/curvy-added-basic-fleece-lined-leggings#

Sorry for the pause..........

WOW saving buddies it has been awhile. Life in the fast lane seems to be getting faster. However, we cannot let the fast lane cause us to spend money fast for the sake of convenience. This past weekend I did a short shopping trip and I would like to encourage you with my savings.

I did a King Soopers and Macy's shop and made out like a bandit.

 

 

Since life has been so busy I seem to have less and less time to cut coupons. BUTTTTT I don't let that stop me. I took 10 mins to prep this shop and save $93 dollars Total before savvy savings was around $140.... after my shopping ways it was $47. I can teach you how to do this too. You just have to stay on track and watch the savings.

King Soopers had their buy 10 get $5 off sale so that made the shop there a big find. That was the bulk of my savings.

 

 I bought..

2 Pies

2 bags of sugar

9 crescent roles

6 cinna rolls

2 Silks

1 Dish Soap

1 Bagged dinner

8 Soups

2 Luncheon meats (I forgot to put them in the picture)

Chances are you will notice that my items go towards making meals on a dime... the soups and the rolls.... easy makes for a dinner on a dime pinch.

The King Soopers shop before coupons was $100 after $41 WOW

Now in the pic you see I have a serving bowl and a pizza cutter.

These came from a Macy's Score!!! Yesterday they had a promo running that if you sign up for text alerts you get $10 to spend at the store .....mix that with the Holiday sales they had for Vets Day and a 15% off coupon and you get two itemsfor $6.Without all the sales and promo they would be $35. WHO says you cannot shop on a DIME!!!!!

Watching deals and stocking up saves us so much money. Email me at Buddieswithbargains@gmail.com to get in the know about how to save!!!

 

 

 Happy Savings!!

Budget Bee

 

 

 

 

Freebie at King Soopers

Freebie at King Soopers ADD it on 07/12/13
I love their freebies!!!!

All this for 4.95 reg 19.7 WOW



All this for 4.95 at KS. They are buy 10 get them for .99 each with a $1/2 coupon in 5/19 RP
It makes them so Cheap



Papa John's Deal B1G1

 What better way then to celebrate July 4th with some yummy pizza!!!!!!
If you order online one large you get one FREE with the FIREWORKS coupon code. Now some areas may not offer this deal but why not try??? This deal is valid through July 7th

Budget Bee

King Soopers B10G5O

King Soopers still has their buy 10 get 5 off and they have some pretty good deals. Check you area for the mix and match. I would like to see what you score with your coupons!!!!

Budget Bee

SCHOOL DEBT

Let’s Talk School Debt for a Min!

Yesterday as I ran on the treadmill I was intrigued by a news story on debt. It was interesting that in a gym filled with people that the reality TV was getting more attention than this channel. They had a young girl being interviewed on how she will have school debt till she is 50- 60 years old the way things are. WOW that is ridiculous.

The news report went on to show that 3.6 interests would almost double to 6.4ish for school loans. WHAT ?????   My concern with this is that the students accepted it. They were not happy but continued to say they would be victim to these debts. My question to all you students out there is WHY? Do you have to go to a university that is clearly out of you price range? Could you not work early and save for college? Could you not work while in school? OH and could you not take a semester here and there as you could afford it? There is no shame in saying NO to debt.

Now not all school loans are bad and they can be helpful. However, if you know you won’t be able to even pay it back or are just taking the easy road what is your excuse? Student loans will be even more costly so don’t act shocked in a year or two. They are telling you now! Who said you have to finish your degree in a time frame that clearly you cannot afford to shell out that kind of money in? The answer is YOU.

When you go to college you are earning a degree. The key word is YOU not your parents and not the banks. Students lets stand up EARN our degrees. I hate when I hear kids acting like their parents have to pay for their college. I mean if your parents can afford it that is great but if not you can do it. Your parents raised you and that should be enough. Remember they owe you NOTHING but love.   So what if you have to work a little harder and keep a job while taking classes or you have to spread the classes out…….. SO WHAT?

You can have the school debt till you are 50-60 or you can take maybe 4-8 years to get your degree. I encourage all of you graduates with loans to work to pay down the debt sooner rather than later. There is no reason if you have the debt that you cannot get rid of it either.

Parents if you are encouraging your children to get school loans speak to them first. Make sure your child understands what the loans are and what are included. Most college goers sign the papers and have no idea the mechanics behind them. They might not even understand that a college job is what they need to afford their way until they are already wrapped under the school debt bills. If they had known they might have said NO! Also parents you have to understand what the loans are about too.  More and more parents are seeing how bad these loans can be for a young adult.

My advice is to steer clear and work harder to earn you degree. Most of my classmates don’t have jobs and it is a shame. Oh and one last thing when I say job I mean you actually work 30-40 hours a week. It is a proven fact that those that work while going to school actually get better grades.

It is more important than ever for people watch their debt.

Budget Bee

Second Hand Saves

Let’s talk Second Hand!!!

I know some of you love it and some of you hate it. BUT there is no doubt that it is an amazing tool to locate deals.

If you are reading my blog chances are you are not rolling in the dough OR you are AWFUL with money management. 9 times out of 10 the reason you are short on the green is because you are living out of your means.

I hear so much from people that they just cannot do second hand. PISH POSH Swallow your ego and stop acting like a child. You can pick and choose your second hand finds so just be smart about them. Just because it is used does not mean EEWW

I have prided myself in if I don't need to spend full price why should I??? I will hunt at Goodwill, garage sales, Craigslist, and anywhere I know I can save. SO much of my furniture and clothing come from second hand places it isn't even funny.

I was taught to save from one of the very best. I see most people were never taught to save. This generation has an instant gratification attitude or just doesn’t take responsibility for their spending habits.  

How about you change your thought process to what you can afford!

 

Here are a few Craigslist tips if you have never tried it before!

1)      If you want something ACT FAST!!

2)      Search Misspellings and several names

3)      If it is already a good deal do not haggle. Chances are they have 10 ppl already wanting it.

4)      However……If you don’t need to snag it right away haggle down the price.   

5)      Be smart don’t ever go alone to pick up items.

6)      Make sure other ppl are expecting to hear from you at a certain time after you pick up items so they know that you are ok.  

7)      When you arrange pick up do it sooner rather than later. You wait too long they have a chance to change their mind or sell it to someone else.

8)      The best chance of snagging a find is to refresh the desired page till you see one pop up. This way you can snag it ASAP.

9)      If the ad has a phone number call instead of email. I always call first then email if I left a message.

10)   Be patient!! Some things take longer but in the end can save you tons!

Budget Bee

********Free Sample*******

Get your coffee here!!!

More goodies!!!

Budget Bee

King Soopers Freebie Comign SOON

Add this to your King soopers card for another freebie.
I love this free product thing they have been doing lately.
Go here to log in and add your coupon!!! This  coupon will pop up for one day 6/28

Budget Bee

Cinnamon waffles from the can.... sooo yummy!

Mind blown

Simply place in waffle iron and wait 3-5 mins

Use canned cinnamon rolls

Even Savin Steve cannot believe how good these simple and inexpensive

goodies these are!!!  

My Money Savin Mail

Free King Soopers $5 card
Free Victoria's Secrets pantie
Free Traditional Home Mag
Free Target Sample
Coupons to King Soopers

Budget Bee

My Money Savin Mail!!!!!

My freebies are trickling in yahoo.

Samples and freebies are the best way to try new products on a dime.

Budget Bee

From $80 to $12 King Soopers Shop

The only things I paid for in this pic was...
.84 each Finish box I told you this coupon deal in an earlier post
.59 each per dish soap ( in 6/16 ss there is a coupon .50/1) they are on sale for b4g4 at 1.59 double the .50 coupon and .59
.18 per deodorant   (there is a coupon in SS 6/16 for .50/1 and $1/1) use either one on the b4g4 at 1.18... After coupon deodorants are .18 each
1.99 each Silk Milk (there is a blinkie on the door for .55/1) it doubles to the $1 making them 1.99.

The shaving, gel razors and Mac and Cheese were free.
The razors they substituted for the b4g4 so they were 4.49 I had a coupon from RR 6/16 for $5/1 making the a .49 mm they about covered the cost of my .59
The shaving cream is from the last P&G for $1/ they are on the b4g4 for $1

Budget Bee

I Got My Target Beauty Box

This was a $5 mystery box that arrived today. I have been waiting since late April. My mystery box was so worth it. I received two full sizes products, a travel size, and two samples. The box also came with a Target coupon $3 off 15 which I know I can stack for a deal later.

This box was a previous deal and isn't available anymore. I just wanted to show you what came in it.

If you are still waiting on your box it should be there soon. I waited since April.

Budget Bee 

Look What Was in My Mailbox

Every time I tell you about a freebie I sign up for them as well. These were some we recently mentioned on the blog. I got samples and coupons. 

Yay for free!!

Budget Bee

SHOP AROUND and BACK AROUND

I can not stress enough that part of saving is to SHOP AROUND!!!

     I do this with all things all the time. The last shop around saved me $490. Let me share a story.

I love love my huskies and they are just the cutest. It came time for the dreaded fixing of the dogs :( This is a costly thing and I have twice the cost with two puppies. WELL, I was determined to not make this a budget buster.

      I was told that for my dogs sizes and types it should be around 250 per dog for spay and chipping. I was prepared for this and was budgeting since we got them for the extra $500 cost that would come around. I almost did the most awful thing and DID'T shop around * gasps*.

   Then my vet told me she would charge $360 per dog. AWW MAN!!!! NOT what I put aside! This got me thinking oh I didn't shop around. Hmmmm where to start???? I started calling every vet and animal hospital near me. BINGO!!! I almost fell out of my chair when the lady on the phone quoted me the price. $85 for spay and $30 for chipping....this totals $115 per DOG. WHAT???? I began questioning her...does this include everything...pain meds, cone of shame, and EVERYTHING? I am sure she thought I was weird but sure enough it was just was the right price.



My little cone heads!

I scheduled the appointment and took them in. The place was so nice and they were kind to my dogs. I had no problems and my dogs are all fixed up. It was clear to me that most vets BLOW up this cost and that was why it sounded scary $$$$$$.    

My shoping around SAVED me big bucks!!! Make sure you don't forget like I almost did.

If you live in Denver CO I recommend this animal hospita!!

http://www.downtownanimalcarecenter.com/

Budget Bee

    

Philadelphia Cream Cheese .50

King Soopers has these on sale buy 4 they are .99 each (already a great deal)
Then coupons.com has a coupon $1/2!!!

Stock up and save!!!

Budget Bee

Finish Tablets .84 at KS

If you notice that they have a coupon stuck to them already making them 1.99.... If your King Soopers doubles.
BUT there is a 2.15 off one coupon in SS6/16. These make them a great deal at .84


Budget Bee

King Soopers Freebies

The Buy4 Get 4off is BACK and we are loving it!!!

Jenn did a shop and all this was FREE

She made .50 off each razor!!!!!!

If you want to save like us then contact us for our next coupon class at

Buddieswithbargains@gmail.com

Sorry for the silence!!!!

It has been a crazy week. I have brothers in town and finals OH MYYYYY. lol

We are crazy busy but we are still saving.

I want you to be encouraged to use the saving sites like Groupon and Living Social.

I use these two sites a lot!!! When people come in to town I try to stock up on deals for fun while they are here.

Using Groupon I was able to get paintballing for 4 for only $78, Living Social had a bowling deal 6 ppl for $30, and much more. These are just some of the amazing deals. You just have to look around in your area. On just these two outings I saved over $200.

We even got Rockies tickets for 2 bucks. Check around your area you can find tiny deals like this on days that most people don't go out.

You can have Summer fun while saving!!!!

1) Pick during the week!

2) Shop around!

3) Compare Site prices

4) Check sites like Groupon or Living Social

5) Find out what is FREE

  There are tons of fun stuff for free in the Summer.......car shows, movies in the park, hiking, tours of things locally, craft fairs, local family events, and much more.

Saved $2,650 Painting Our Home!!!!



The Before

We Were needing to paint our house but the cost of supplies and labor were running around 3,000. WOW!!!!!

We decided like with most things we will do it ourselves.

My husband sought out a friend that had a paint sprayer BIG help!!!

If you can not find such a friend then I would invest in one. They are around $250. I know what you are think WOW but compared to 3000 that is still a huge savings!

Our paint supplies from all the colors, 4 new shutters, and all supplies cost us $350. 

This is a HUGE saving and I have to give credit to my Hubby, Savin Steve, and TJ's Dad for all the hard work 

The After

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

I will post more pictures but ahhhh I love it!


SAVING

*BUDGET BEE*



Free Tampax & Always Sample Kit

https://femcare.safeprocessing.com/thankyou.aspx?onum=21876627

Budget Bee

Helping You Save So You Can Help Give Back

Baby Supplies NEEDED!!!

Fanci Mats & More is hosting a ROYAL BABY SHOWER!!!!
 This is a fun event to donate NEW baby items and supplies. Help give new moms and babies in need a gift.
All supplies is being donated!!!!
If you can not make it for the even PLEASE donate now through the 15th. You can make your donation at the address in the picture.

If you need more info email me at Buddieswithbargains@gmail.com

Thank you!!!


Budget Bee 

Coupons are Not Just for the Grocery Stores

Did you get one of these in the mail?

I was tempted to throw it out thinking nah I do not want just a another magazine sitting around. Then I looked at the cover and notice it had a coupon for $15 off a $15 purchase. Yay! I decided to see what I could get with my coupon. I looked up my all time fav bra and noticed that it was on sale and I could use my coupon. I decided even though I could find something around 15 and just pay shipping the bra was a better score.
Originally the bra is 45 + 6.99 (s/h)+tax =54.60
With the mark down and coupon 33+6.99(s/h)+taxes- 15=26.66

I saved around 50% for a Victoria's Secret bra.


You just never know what coupons pop up and when you may be able to save big.
Budget Bee

Walmart Premiere Movie Night

We get to go to an advance showing of Man Of Steel.

This deal was found by my mom while she was shopping at Walmart.
These were 5 per tickets and 7.50 for the 3d

We got just the regular tickets for $5
Now I do not know all areas this is showing but the link below will tell you more.
I did notice the locations link is getting a lot of action so you may have to try it in a view hours. I would see if your Walmart is doing this it is a great deal to see a new movie.
Link to find a location near you......

Budget Bee and Savin Steve

Photo Travel Mug only $4

Use code TMUG4

Link To Deal

Budget Bee