We have settled into a less is more approach to couponing lately. As with the kids, we have decided to pick our battles and I find this approach works well with couponing. The "pick your battles" approach to couponing is great for those short on time and even those starting … [Read more...]
Online Shopping for Christmas Gifts
We have been searching for the last few Christmas Gifts on our gift list. We try to shop ahead when it comes to holidays and even birthdays. Gosh knows my mom and sister's birthday presents sat in the clothes for 3 and 6 months respectively because I was shopping a sale! That … [Read more...]
Kroger Cart Busters Promotion
Have you heard? The Cart Buster Savings Event is back at the Kroger Co. Family of Stores, beginning July 31st with storewide savings in almost every department! During the savings event, summer deals are just getting started. Browse the aisles and load up your cart with everyday … [Read more...]
Simply Budgeting: Organizing Your Coupons
It is a new year and time to pick back up the Simple Budgeting Series. Last month I talked about Organizing Yourself. I wasn't sure if that theme would continue but it will for February. I am not the expert in this area but the topic this month Organizing Your Coupons. This … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites
Friday Favorites is another weekly feature here at Simply Living on a Budget. The whole point of this feature is to share some of my favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to randomly … [Read more...]
Bed Bath and Beyond Coupon TIPS
I don't do coupon tips much but there may be some new to couponing so I want to pass along a HUGE savings tip that has been around for awhile. You know those Bed Bath and Beyond coupons that come on their ads and in the mail. (You can sign up at their website to get them in the … [Read more...]
Brand Loyalty Costs YOU!
Have you figured out how much brand loyalty costs you? I can't tell you how much it costs me but I can tell you that I started to realize that cost factor with toilet paper. I know ... TP of all things! My husband is an Angel Soft TP fan. I gave in YEARS ago and just started … [Read more...]
Coupons are Your Friend
Yes, coupons are your friend. They are a really nice friend that can save you a lot of money to do stuff with your "in real life friends"! I have a lot of moms (and single friends) tell me that they don't have time to use coupons. I always think "Really? I don't have the money … [Read more...]
"Good" Mail Days!
We all know what the "bad" mail is ... the bills that show up in our mailbox monthly. "Good" mail seems to change as you as age though. I remember as a child that any mail that had MY name on it was good mail. When you don't get mail, getting mail is fun. It is generally a … [Read more...]