All You Magazine Coupon Still Available! $1.99 For a Whopping $176.20 In Savings!

August 8, 2012 - Leave a Comment

Have we told you how much we love ALL YOU lately?

All You is a great magazine LOADED with coupons and money saving tips! It is available only at Walmart (usually priced around $2.49) or by subscription. Subscription is the way to go because we can get you 33%-43% off stand price delivered to your door! That is as little as $1.67 an issue!

But wait it gets better!

Right now you can subscribe to All You magazine and get a

FREE $5 Walmart Gift Card!

Simply sign up HERE!

Don’t want to subscibe? You can still get a fab deal in stores with this $.50/1 All You coupon printable coupon! The beautiful August issue is calling your frugal name with a whopping $176.20 in savings this month! I personally have been a loyal reader/clipper for 4 years now, and I’ve often found coupons that were unique, higher value or even for an entirely FREE item! Like Maybelline Mascara! Anybody remember that?! That was awesome!

Walmart:

Buy All You Magazine $2.49
Use (1) $.50/1 All You Magazine
Final Price: $1.99

Find more Fabuless printable coupons here!

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Money Saving Tips: Taking a Summer Vacation?

April 18, 2012 - 1 Comment

Vacations can be expensive, but don’t have to be!

Here are a few quick tips for saving money during your summer travels:

Plan ahead - Now is the time to start hunting for the cheapest flights and other deals. Flight prices change daily, so keep your eye out. Find out the best time to fly. Use discount sites to find cheap flights. Here are our favorite travel links.

Set a budget and stick to it - Make it realistic. Plan for activities, food, possible souvenirs, and other travel costs. Remember if you don’t have the money, don’t spend it.

Stay with friends or family - It’s a great way to make lasting memories with people you are close to. Make them breakfast or another special meal as a thank-you and make sure to leave their place cleaner than you found it If you do not have the friends and family option get a hotel discount!

Pack lunches - If it’s a road trip, bring sandwich fixings and other non-perishable snacks from home. If you go by plane, head to the grocery store and buy ingredients for simple on-the-go meals.

Eating out - Consider eating out for breakfast or lunch because you will get the same types of yummy dinner food for much less. Order takeout and have a picnic; This saves you paying 20% more for a tip. Plan ahead with discount restaurant coupons.

Don’t stress-out - A vacation is supposed to be relaxing and planning it should be exciting.

And remember, have fun!

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Money Saving Tips: Pay Yourself First

April 4, 2012 - Leave a Comment

Are you looking for some simple ideas to save money? We have simple solutions that you can easily apply to your lifestyle to save money!

This is an effortless way to save a lot of money.

There’s just one simple step:

Every time you get a paycheck, “pay yourself first”.

Before spending any money, try taking 10% of the your paycheck and put it in a savings account, or more preferably, an investment such as a Roth IRA where it can grow itself.

If 10% seems overwhelming with all of the other bills you have to pay, start saving 5% per paycheck.

When you can manage saving 5%, move up to %10 or even 20%.

By being constant with your money saving, you’ll end up saving a lot over time.

The important thing is that you’re consistently saving something each time you make money!

good luck.

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Budget Challenge {Week 12}

March 26, 2012 - 5 Comments

How are you doing with your Grocery Budget?

Did you know we have a weekly challenge going? Lucky for you, it’s not too late to join! Here are the details about our 2012 Grocery Budget Challenge. Even if you are not yet using coupons you need to start saving by setting some goals!

This week I did some Albertsons Doubles shopping last week, and shopped the March Madness deals at Fred Meyer! Now I need to spend some time dehydrating apples.

Here is how the fabs are doing on their budget…

Monica: Feeding a family of 4

Monthly grocery budget: $150

Spending this week: $49.65
Savings this week: $6

Spending this month: $116.43
Savings this month: $303.08

Year to date spending: $337.92
Year to date savings: $471.43

Mavis: Feeding a family of 4

Monthly grocery budget: $100

Spending this week: $27.86
Savings this week: $17.01

Spending this month: $117.79
Savings this month: $338.10

Year to date spending: $331.85
Year to date savings: $1566.16

Read more about Mavis’ spending in Monday’s with Mavis

Becky: Feeding a family of 3

Sorry folks! My computer died, and I had tossed my receipts, so I’m not sure where I am. I’ll have an update next week after my hard drive is recovered .

Monthly grocery budget: $200

Spending this week: $
Savings this week: $

Spending this month: $
Savings this month: $

Year to date spending: $
Year to date savings: $

Amber: Feeding Family of 4

Monthly grocery budget: $250

Spending this week: $54.11
Savings this week: $19.96

Spending this month: $235.78
Savings this month: $258.47

Year to date spending: $584.86
Year to date savings: $586.30

So are you ready to track your spending and join our challenge?

#1 – Pick a monthly grocery budget amount. {Tips for setting a budget goal}

#2 – Complete the form below with your #’s. Share your email if you want to enter to win our $20 Amazon gift card giveaway… your email will be hidden, but all other answers will be public. When entering your numbers use the amount you spent last week. Sunday-Saturday.

#3- View the results below and see what sort of goals other Fabulessly Frugal readers are setting!

#4 – Come back next week: we’ll announce a winner from the entries AND we’ll give you another chance to submit your spending and saving!

Last weeks winner…

Congratulations Lauren H!! Check your email!

If you share your goals and spending, you’ll be entered to win a weekly $20 Amazon.com gift card! (Enter below)…

Tools to help you:

Here is a grocery budget tracking spreadsheet to help you keep track of your spending/saving each week. It’s nothing fancy, but it will help you track your spending so you can quickly enter in your #’s each Monday afternoon.

{NEW!} We also encourage you to download our Fabulessly Frugal Budget Tool to easily set a budget, track your spending and compare your actual spending to the budget you make.

Enter your budget goal and what you spent last week here:

See how other Fab FruGALs or Fruguys are doing here…

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Budget Challenge 2012 {Week 11}

March 19, 2012 - 4 Comments

How are you doing with your Grocery Budget?

This week I did some Albertsons Doubles shopping last week, and shopped the March Madness deals at Fred Meyer! Now I need to spend some time dehydrating apples.

Here is how the fabs are doing on their budget…

Monica: Feeding a family of 4

Monthly grocery budget: $150

Spending this week: $38.34
Savings this week: $89.00

Spending this month: $66.78
Savings this month: $297.08

Year to date spending: $288.27
Year to date savings: $465.43

Mavis: Feeding a family of 4

Monthly grocery budget: $100

Spending this week: $26.64
Savings this week: $0

Spending this month: $89.93
Savings this month: $321.09

Year to date spending: $320.32
Year to date savings: $1549.15

Read more about Mavis’ spending in Monday’s with Mavis

Becky: Feeding a family of 3

Monthly grocery budget: $200

Spending this week: $104.99
Savings this week: $223.65

Spending this month: $121.49
Savings this month: $233.65

Year to date spending: $490.31
Year to date savings: $961.54

Amber: Feeding Family of 4

Monthly grocery budget: $250

Spending this week: $55.33
Savings this week: $106.72

Spending this month: $181.67
Savings this month: $238.51

Year to date spending: $530.75
Year to date savings: $566.34

So are you ready to track your spending and join our challenge?

#1 – Pick a monthly grocery budget amount. {Tips for setting a budget goal}

#3- View the results below and see what sort of goals other Fabulessly Frugal readers are setting!

#4 – Come back next week: we’ll announce a winner from the entries AND we’ll give you another chance to submit your spending and saving!

Last weeks winner…

Congratulations Adriana! Comment on this post to claim your prize. I will send you an email to get your shipping address!

Tools to help you:

Here is a grocery budget tracking spreadsheet to help you keep track of your spending/saving each week. It’s nothing fancy, but it will help you track your spending so you can quickly enter in your #’s each Monday afternoon.

{NEW!} We also encourage you to download our Fabulessly Frugal Budget Tool to easily set a budget, track your spending and compare your actual spending to the budget you make.

Enter your goal and spending here:

See how other Fab FruGALs or Fruguys are doing here…

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Money Saving Tip: Dishwasher Savings

February 21, 2012 - 2 Comments

Are you looking for some simple ideas to save money? We have simple solutions that you can easily apply to your lifestyle to save money!

Here are a few ways to save a little extra when it comes to the dishwasher:

1. Only run a full dishwasher.

2. Try using half the amount of dish detergent that the dishwasher calls for. I do this and my dishes still come out squeaky clean. That means your dish detergent will last twice as long!

3. If your dishwasher gives you the option, turn off the dry cycle and let the dishes air dry.

4. Load the dishwasher carefully so you can maximize space and still get everything clean.

5. Use a homemade dishwasher detergent. We have a tried and true recipe for it!

What do you do to save at the dishwasher?

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GAP Coupon Code: Today Only!

February 6, 2012 - Leave a Comment

Today only save 20% at the Gap.com!

Use coupon code: GAPEVENT

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More Albertsons Round Up Deals

September 22, 2011 - 69 Comments

Albertsons Round Up Deals

Keep checking back for more updates on this post!

Coupon Round Up is Back!

It’s been nearly a year since we’ve seen the “round up” event at Albertsons! This time, it will last the full 7 days! Basically, any coupon valued at $.25 – $.99 will be equal to $1.00 (or “round up” to $1.00. There is no limit to the # of coupons you can round up. A few things to note about round ups – If the price of an item is less than a dollar, the “rounded up” manufacturer coupon will be adjusted to match the current sales price of the item. For example, if an item is $.80 and you have a coupon that is $.50, the coupon will match the sales price of 80 cents instead of being rounded up to the full dollar. ALSO: For this event sales are limited to stock on hand and Albertsons will not be offering rainchecks. Last time we had round ups, we were able to score some pretty decent deals! Anyone else remember getting super cheap Bounty Paper Towels?

HOT Links to Deals We Are Already Talking About:

Albertsons Weekly deals

KEY:

No star: Good price, you may as well pick it up if you’re there (if you need it).
★- means prices are better than generic/wholesale/mass store prices, buy a few if you need it!
★ – means this is when we stock up!!! {aka Extreme Couponing… done right}

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I had a hard time finding many great deals while shopping… here is what I came up with…

★Green Clean Organic Cotton Wipes are on clearance for $.50!
Keep in mind, clearance varies by store. I found these in the travel/trial size section.

★Coke Products, 1.25 liters $.99 each
I love these… Regular 20 oz bottles are $1.49 each!

★Colgate Wisp, 4 pack, $2.39
Round Up $.75/1 off Peelie,
or $0.50/1 Colgate Wisp,
or $0.50/1 Colgate Wisp
Final Price: $1.39 each

Fiji Water $1.99 each
$1/2 tear pad
Final Price $1.50 each

★McCormick Cream of Tarter $2.00

★McCormick Basil Leaves $2.50

★McCormick Imitation Almond $2.00

★McCormick Pure Almond $3.50

★McCormick Pure Lemon $2.00

Campbell’s Spaghetti O’s $1.00 each
Round Up $0.40/2 Campbell’s Spaghetti O’s 9/11/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $.50 each

★Mt. Olive Mild Banana Pepper rings, 16 oz $2.39
Round Up the $.75/1 hang tag
or $0.50/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers, or Relish Product 8/28/2011 SS Insert
or $0.75/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Pepper or Relish Product 8/28/2011 SS Insert
or $1/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Pepper or Relish Product 8/28/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $1.39

★Mt. Olive Sweet Relish, 16 oz $2.49
Round Up the $.75/1 hang tag
or $0.50/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers, or Relish Product 8/28/2011 SS Insert
or $0.75/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Pepper or Relish Product 8/28/2011 SS Insert
or $1/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Pepper or Relish Product 8/28/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $1.49

Hershey’s Air Delights Candy Bars, $.89
Use B1G1 Hershey’s Chocolate Bars 8/28/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $.45 each.

★Purina One Beyond Cat Food, $2.89
Use the $2/1 Purina Cat Food or Beyond Cat Food 8/21/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $.89!

★Temptations Cat Treats, $1.79
Round Up the $0.50/1 Temptations Treats for Cats 8/28/2011 RP Insert
Final Price: $.79!

★Downy Liquid Fabric Softner, $3.99
Round Up the $0.50/1 Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets 8/28/2011 P&G Insert
Final Price $2.99!

★Resolve with Spray and Wash, $2.99
Round Up the $.50 peelie
or $0.50/1 Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat 8/14/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $1.99!

★Shout Triple Action Stain Remover, $3.29
Round Up the $.25 peelie
or $0.55/1 Shout Products 9/25/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $2.29

★Clorox Wipes, 35 ct. $2.89
Round Up $0.25/1 Clorox Disinfecting Wipes 8/21/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $1.89

Lysol Wipes, 35 ct $2.89
(light blue and purple are the types the coupons specifically mention)
Round Up $0.50/2 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
or $0.50/2 Lysol Disinfecting or Dual Action Wipes
Final Price: $2.09

★Bayer Advanced Aspirin, $4.49
Use the $1.50/1 tear pad
or $2/1 Bayer Advanced Aspirin Product 9/11/2011 RP Insert
Final Price: $2.49

Albertsons Brand Butter, 8 oz, $2.29
Round Up $0.55/1 Real California Dairy Product
or $0.55/1 Real California Dairy Product 5/22/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $1.29

★Stonyfield YoBaby Organic Yogurt, 4 pack, $2.69
Round Up $0.50/1 Stonyfield YoBaby Organic Yogurt
Final Price: $1.69 each

★Gold Peak Tea, 59 oz $2.29
Round Up the $0.75/1 Gold Peak Tea Carafe
Final Price: $1.29 each!