Saving Cents in the City

Another Amazing Deal from Julep

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:41:00 +0000

If you are one of the first 1000 people to sign up for the Julep Maven program, you can get your first box for a penny. Use the code SHAREON to receive the penny offer.
I am so excited for January's box. I will be receiving four gorgeous colors for only $19.99.

More Great Deals on Julep

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:46:00 +0000

Julep is definitely one of my favorite brands of nail polish, and they keep having amazing deals!

They are currently featured on Living Social. You can get $42 worth of credit for $20 or $102 worth of credit for $50.

Best of all, you can use it to sign up for the Julep Maven program, which is a monthly subscription for $19.99. Being a Julep Maven also gives you 20% off and free shipping on other orders.

Enjoy!

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Deal on Julep Maven Today

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:51:00 +0000

I am a big fan of the Julep Maven program. It is $20 a month and each month you receive a beautifully packed box containing several nail polish colors. Recent months have included other treats as well, including a cosmetic bag and lipgloss.

What I really love about the program is that you receive an email to preview your box. If you love it, you get it. If you don't, you can swap your box for another option. If none of them strike your fancy, then pause the month. Julep Maven members also receive 20% off the site and free shipping.

Today they are having a Black Friday special for three months of Maven boxes for the price of two - $39.98. This would be a great treat for yourself or as a gift. You can sign up here and use the code blackfriday.

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She & Him Christmas Album - $5 on Amazon

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:07:00 +0000

Okay, so maybe it is a little bit early...
But when I saw that the She & Him Christmas album - A Very She & Him Christmas - was only $5, I had to jump on it.

$2 in MP3 Credit from Amazon

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:08:00 +0000

Go here and use the code fallmp3s to get a credit for $2!

Swagbucks Code for New Members!

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:07:00 +0000

Since I joined Swagbucks in November 2008 I have earned over $500 in Amazon gift cards, all for spending a few minutes a day searching through the site. New members can use the code AUGUSTBONUS when registering on Swagbucks to start with an extra 50 Swagbucks.

50% off "Hope in a Jar"

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 03:15:00 +0000

I just bought an 8 oz container of Philosophy Hope in a Jar for $52.50, which is half off! It's the limited edition packaging that is on sale, so I would imagine that these will go quickly. Plus I used subscribe and save, so I got it for $44.62. Sweet!

Lady Gaga's New Album for $.99!

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:36:00 +0000

The MP3 version of Lady Gaga's new album, Born This Way is just $.99 on Amazon today! Due to a really high volume of downloads, it's going a little bit slower than usual, so don't be alarmed.

A Look for Less

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:21:00 +0000

I fell in love with these adorable flats from J.Crew, but their high price tag ($138) and also the fact that they wouldn't be shipping for months made me reluctant to go for it.

I ordered these from DSW instead. The $45 price tag, paired with some coupons that I had stored in my account, made this a much better deal for me. They are slightly different, but I like the look and the shiny patent leather.

Here's another option from Urban Outfitters for $35.

Three Redbox Rentals for $1!

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Right now Groupon is offering three Redbox rentals for just $1! This deal will run until Tuesday March 1st.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Swagbucks!

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:51:00 +0000

Swagbucks — the search engine that lets you earn reward points for searching the web — is celebrating their third birthday by offering a 50 point bonus code along with the 30 points you receive when you register, when you sign up by Monday, February 28, 2011.

Use the code 3rdBirthday69 when you sign up for a total of 80 points.

This code is for new members only. Current members can enjoy a Swag Code Extravaganza later in the week!

I signed up for Swagbucks back at the end of December in 2008. To date, I have earned $510 in Amazon gift cards, just for spending a few minutes a day using the site.

$2 in Amazon MP3 Credits

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:22:00 +0000

Go here and enter the code VDAYMP3S to receive $2 in MP3 download credit from Amazon.

Enjoy!

Boot Lust Pt. 2

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:02:00 +0000

I was looking at the J. Crew website today, and I saw that the boots that I ordered are now on sale. I felt a major rush of dread and despair, but then I talked to a customer service representative and I was able to get a price adjustment. I got $136.10 credited back to my card!

Oh, I can't wait to get my boots!

Boot Lust

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:57:00 +0000

Every time I see a girl wearing a pair of awesome boots, I am filled with sadness and rage. Why? Because boots don't fit me. Even at my thinnest, boots have always been a struggle, and it stinks, because boots were all I have ever wanted.

So after obsessing over fashion blogs where every girl is wearing boots, I decided to take a plunge. I ordered a pair of these J. Crew Weatherby boots in the extended calf size. (Oh the shame.)

They are a lot of money. A lot. But I figure this will work one of two ways:

1. They don't fit/look awful/I hate them. I send them back and I am out less than ten dollars on the return shipping.

2. They are amazing. I keep them and I finally have boots. We live a long and happy life together and my teenage dreams come true.

More Typewriter Love

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:45:00 +0000

As I have mentioned before, I really love typewriters. Kate Spade has these adorable typewriter note cards, but they are pretty pricey at $35 for 12 cards.

I found this awesome alternative on Etsy from Rue Renee (who also happens to be in Queens!) You can get 12 cards for $16.

Living on 10%

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:54:00 +0000

Yesterday I transferred 90% of my paycheck to savings.

90%!

I neglected my Roth IRA for all of 2010, so I put more than half towards that. Then I moved the rest to out savings account, which has been pretty stagnant since we decided to go on vacation last summer.

This is a freak occurrence, and I was only able to do it because all of the bills are paid, and I got some extra money for Christmas, but still... 90%!

I know that I couldn't possibly do that on a monthly basis, but how I wish I could. Maybe the feeling of exhilaration from paying myself, instead of paying for my shopping addiction will help to keep me on the right path for this year.

A New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:00:00 +0000

I've been neglecting this poor little blog lately.

The thing is, I have no idea where I want to take this. When I first started Saving Cents in the City, things were crazy. We were in the midst of buying an apartment, because our landlord (MY UNCLE!) was throwing us out. We were paying off a 20k car loan, which had huge monthly payments. Plus, we were just wee little babies, newly married and making an amount of money that was so low that it shocks me when I think about it.

I was obsessed with all the sweet deals that I could find at CVS and through couponing. In fact, I know that this is how we were able to pay our debts so quickly, since I was spending so little on other things. We were motivated and focused on saving money and paying down debt.

Now... not so much. We haven't even thought about a budget in months, and though we don't have any credit card debt, our savings has been pretty stagnant. We spent a lot of money in 2010: on trips, concerts, shows, museums, and restaurants - and I am SO okay with that. I am not okay with the amount that I spent on stuff though. Experiences: yes. Stuff: ugh.

So now, I rarely do the deals at CVS. I haven't been doing online surveys as frequently. I hardly ever use coupons at the grocery store. I don't think about money anywhere as much as I did in the past. And in a way, I feel relief from this, but on the other hand, I know that I could and should be doing better.

Guess how much I contributed to my Roth IRA in 2010. Nothing. Zero. That is not cool.

So for 2011 I need to find a balance between obsessing over coupons and counting pennies, and also saving and living a life where I am not so weighed down by stuff.

We'll see how it goes.

Year End Totals - Ebates

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:00:00 +0000

In 2010 I received $197.42 in cash back ($10 came from referrals) from Ebates. In total, I have received $325.75 since I joined in 2009.

I love getting cash back from my purchases. I even saved about $50 on our trip to San Francisco this past summer by booking it through Ebates.

The downside, I spend A LOT of money shopping online, as evidenced by the amount that I got back.

Even More Free Music from Amazon!

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:47:00 +0000

I love Amazon's music deals so much!

First if you haven't gotten the free $3 credit yet, you can still do so by going here and entering the code GET3MP3S.

Go here for today's five $1.99 albums. Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster, Weezer's Hurley, and Arcade Fire's The Suburbs are all also $1.99.

Five $1.99 MP3 Albums from Amazon + $3 in Credit

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:49:00 +0000

If you took advantage of the $3 in free Amazon MP3 credit that I mentioned the other day, you might be interested in the five albums that they have on sale for $1.99 each. If you haven't gotten the free $3 credit yet, you can still do so by going here and entering the code GET3MP3S.

$3 in Amazon MP3 Credits

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Go here and enter the code GET3MP3S to receive $3 in MP3 download credit from Amazon.

Enjoy!

An Update to My Review: The Dreamer Boot-Cut Jeans at Old Navy

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:20:00 +0000

A few months ago I raved about the Dreamer boot-cut jeans at Old Navy. They were cheap (19!) and they fit well. Unfortunately my love affair has ended. I still like the fit, but the jeans have already started to become worn out. I always carry Burt's Bees lip balm (that is an always and forever love!) and it seems like it has started to wear away at the jeans from inside the pocket. Little holes are developing, and I really haven't worn these jeans that much in the two months that I have had them. Sad. I tried to save some money, but I guess I would have been better off buying a more expensive pair of jeans that I knew would last.

Free Personal Finance E-Book for the Kindle

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:11:00 +0000

Today you can get The Simple Dollar: How One Man Wiped Out His Debts and Achieved the Life of His Dreams by Trent Hamm (of The Simple Dollar blog) for free on the Kindle. I love using my Kindle to download free books!

CVS 10/10 - 10/16

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 02:45:00 +0000

I did a quick run to CVS tonight:

(2) Colgate - $5.98
(2) Quaker Oatmeal - $5

Coupons Used: (2) $2 off Quaker, 6 ECBs

Total OOP: $1.50 ($.52 in tax)

Earned: 2 ECB (Quaker) and 5.98 ECB (Colgate)

Saved: $17.38

Um... Thanks Qdoba?

noreply@blogger.com (Saving Cents in the City:) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:00:00 +0000

I received this coupon on October 3rd:

Too bad it expired a few weeks ago. I really wanted that guacamole, Qdoba.