August 2013 Getting Out of Debt Update

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Spending budget: $400/mo. We bought $616.53 and made $0 selling misc items. Total spent in August : $616.53 Sigh- yes that is 50% more than the allotted budget.  We spent about $100 on fast food and restaurants and another $100 on my “shopping sprees” to dollar stores and Target. Current splurge $$ from coming in under budget:  $332.75 (our total at the end of July) – $216.53 (or August deficit) = $116.22. Our $400 spending budget has to cover all {Read More}

Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups 9/4 – 9/10

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  Here is the Super 1 coupon policy and the Super 1 internet printable coupon policy. Don’t forget to carry your reusable bags for a $.05 credit per bag used! These are the best Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups from the Tyler, Longview and Marshall ads. Hormel Always Tender Super Pack Pork Loin Roast  $2.29/lb. 5 lb Bag Yellow Onions $1.98 Price per lb. = $.40 Gillette Satin Care Shave Gel 7 oz $1.78 use $6/3 Gillette cartridge, {Read More}

Brookshire’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 9/4 – 9/10

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Thanks to Pary Moppins for these Brookshire’s Deals and Coupon Matchups for the week of 9/4 – 9/10. Our local stores in Tyler do not double any Qs, but they do offer the $.05 credit for each reusable bag that you use. Here is the Brookshire’s Coupon Policy to keep in your coupon pouch.  These are my favorite deals for Brookshire’s this week. Prices are from the Marshall, TX ad and may differ slightly from other stores. Iceberg Lettuce BOGO {Read More}

Easy 5 Minute Microwave Fudge

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5 minute microwave fudge

Microwave fudge is the easiest and quickest way to make your own fudge.  It takes just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to prepare.  You can’t go wrong with this one! Microwave Fudge Ingredients 3 cups chocolate chips (I prefer to mix semi-sweet and milk chocolate for a sweeter fudge) 4 TBS margarine (slices are preferrable) 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz) Microwave Fudge Directions Mix chocolate chips (if using 2 kinds) Put all ingredients in a large glass bowl {Read More}

9/1 Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups

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 These are the best 9/1 Walgreens deals and coupon matchups, with thanks to Christie at Wild for Wags for sharing them with us. Schiff Digestive Advantage Intensive Bowel Support 32 ct $8, get $8 RR use $1/1 Schiff Nutrition, exp. 5/31/14 (Walgreens Vitamins & Supplements)(if the Q matches the product) Price after Q and RR = as low as $1 moneymaker Scope Outlast or Dual Blast Mouthwash 25.4 oz $2.99, get $1 RR use $1.00 off Scope Dual Blast Rinse {Read More}

CVS Deals and Coupon Matchups 9/1 – 9/7

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Thanks to Didie at We Use Coupons for these matchups If you’re new to shopping at CVS, be sure to read my CVS tutorial. These are the best CVS deals and coupon matchups for the 9/1 – 9/7, 2013 week: Get $3 ECB WYB $10 ANY Maybelline Lip or Eye (excludes clearance items) (limit 1) use $1/1 Maybelline New York Mascara, (RP 08/04/13) use $1/1 Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or Eye Liner, (RP 08/04/13) use $1/1 Maybelline ColorSensational Lipcolor, Lip {Read More}

Brookshire Brother’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 8/28 – 9/3

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Here is a copy of the Brookshire Brother’s Coupon Policy. Please note there is a 20 coupon/day limit per customer or household. There is also a limit of 3 like coupons. Doubling or tripling of coupons is on a store by store basis. These are the best Brookshire Brother’s Deals and Coupon Matchups from this week’s Jacksonville, TX sale ad. Boneless Beef Brisket  $1.49/lb. w/ additional $20 purchase limit 1 Fresh Country Style Pork Ribs $1.37/lb. w/ additional $20 purchase {Read More}

Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups 8/27 – 9/3

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Here is the Super 1 coupon policy and the Super 1 internet printable coupon policy. Don’t forget to carry your reusable bags for a $.05 credit per bag used! These are the best Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups from the Tyler, Longview and Marshall ads. Chicken Leg Quarters $.49/lb. Sold in 8 lb. bag Medium Pork Spareribs $1.49/lb. Red or Green Seedless Grapes $.98/lb. Kraft BBQ Sauce 17.5 – 18 oz Imperial Sugar 4 lbs. $1.98 use $0.50/1 {Read More}

Brookshire’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 8/28 – 9/3

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 Thanks to Pary Moppins for these Brookshire’s Deals and Coupon Matchups for the week of 8/28 – 9/3. Our local stores in Tyler do not double any Qs, but they do offer the $.05 credit for each reusable bag that you use. Here is the Brookshire’s Coupon Policy to keep in your coupon pouch.  These are my favorite deals for Brookshire’s this week. Prices are from the Marshall, TX ad and may differ slightly from other stores. Kraft Cheese $2 {Read More}

2013 School Supply Best Prices & Sale Ad Comparison

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2013 School Supply Prices 2013-07-11 20-16-43

If you’re wondering where the best deals on school supplies are each week and whether or not those prices beat Walmart’s “everyday lowest price”, you’ve found all that information here in one place! The first column of  spreadsheet shows the “match it or beat it” price for most common school supply items.  Each week I’ll enter the prices from the sale ads for the 6 national stores in the East Texas area.   The peach colored background indicates that sale {Read More}