tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:04:56 +0000Thriftway coupon matchDillon'scoupon classcouponsHolidays on a BudgetHyVeeall*youbudgetgivingseasonsAldiDollar GeneralGodSavingThriftwaybarteringdealsdonationseating outenergyfriendshelpmommy cardmoneyneedsnetworkingorganizepraisesaleschoolsstagesstewardthoughtstimetips"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven"- Ecc. 3:1http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)Blogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-2975830365958481731Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:59:00 +00002011-04-26T23:00:51.638-05:00coupon classDillon'sThriftway coupon matchThanks for all those that came to the Carbondale Coupon Class. Next class (it will go more in depth) is scheduled for Tuesday May 24th. Come bring your knowledge and any coupons you want to give away. If you have questions...ASK! So sometimes you are not always winning the battle but just holding your ground. Right now we are in a season where my coupon skills are not being used (or cookinghttp://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/04/thriftway-match-427-53.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-2157806566939330696Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:53:00 +00002011-04-20T17:53:02.071-05:00Thriftway coupon matchIt's a good day! Great deals in many places right now including Thriftways (always a good stock up time with holiday sales). If there is a match up that is missing its because you can find it cheaper elsewhere.  Don't forget to look at your Dollar General for some great matches this week. Coupon Class in Carbondale at City Hall Tuesday! Hope I see you there. Even if you are a practicing http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/04/thriftway-match-420-426.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-4127092180734273374Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:45:00 +00002011-04-08T15:45:43.485-05:00Thriftway coupon matchThanks for being patient! I am trying to deal with the morning/afternoon/evening sickness as best I can but some things just have to wait until I have a good day. Hopefully in time it will go away and the matches will be more complete. This week I again only did matches that I KNOW is a good deal- something is better than nothing! Next coupon class will be in Carbondale on April 26th. These arehttp://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/04/thriftway-match-46-412.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-3147202112545407962Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:38:00 +00002011-03-31T16:38:25.956-05:00Thriftway coupon matchLast week I had a busy Spring break and have the Spring break hangover (meaning I haven't gotten back to regular schedule yet!). This weeks matches are different, I only did matches that I KNOW is a good deal- something is better than nothing! Next coupon class will be in Carbondale on April 26th. If you need help couponing, just ask. If you have a particular question you want answered in http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/03/thriftway-match-330-45.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-4022351273806044157Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:01:00 +00002011-03-15T21:01:56.972-05:00coupon classThriftway coupon matchNext Coupon Class at Overbrook Library on March 18! If you can't make it this date the next one at the Carbondale Library on April 26th. Great new sale going on at Dillon's (March into Savings!). Happy Shopping this week! These are all of the local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural Thriftways WILL NOT accept internet printables!]  (If you want to know exactly http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/03/thriftway-match-316-322.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-3328199902763815871Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:34:00 +00002011-03-09T16:41:08.627-06:00Dillon'sThriftway coupon matchThe next coupon class is coming up on March 18th at 6:30 at the Overbrook Public Library. Please let us know ahead of time if you plan on attending. This class will be basic strategic couponing and is hosted by Amanda from Osage County Clippers and Krystal (me!) from seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com. Mark yourself as attending on our Facebook Invite! If you are still needing help getting on the http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/03/thriftway-match-39-315.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-7830121817560228916Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:33:00 +00002011-03-05T13:33:16.902-06:00couponsMany people ask me if I am one of those "extreme" coupon people they have seen on TV. No I am not, but unfortunately, I used to be. I have only been couponing for less than a year but when I started I had "the fever." I loved being able to get things for free, get paid to take things out of the store, and pay pennies for things I would have spent dollars on.  I would get as http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-coupon-confession.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-8969082687004015856Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:00:00 +00002011-03-01T21:00:41.419-06:00Thriftway coupon matchCoupon Class this Friday at 6:30! Still have more slots if your interested. If you need help couponing don't be afraid to ask questions- I'm here to help! Anyone want me to post pictures of their "savings"? These are all of the local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural Thriftways WILL NOT accept internet printables!]  (If you want to know exactly where the http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/03/thirftway-match-32-38.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-7688052820675345763Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:49:00 +00002011-02-28T21:58:11.792-06:00coupon classgivingMy last class I asked everyone to bring 5 items or $5 to donate to a local food pantry. It is amazing what only ten people, time, and quite a few coupons can get you! With the money donated I was able to get a grocery cart full of things for the pantry, and I was so blessed to get 2 FREE Snack Packs!!! (For more information on why I am so grateful for these little pudding cups&nbsphttp://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/02/sow-little-reap-much.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-4551452463485128411Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:24:00 +00002011-02-26T13:24:57.457-06:00Many people are looking for ways to saving money and many have now turned to coupons.  Many people hear me say that we are able to keep our grocery/toiletry budget under $200/month with an average of $165 and think coupons are definately the answer. They also know that to survive on one teacher's salary that we must use coupons everywhere (Walgreens, WalMart, Target, Kohl's, etc), use http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/02/less-is-more-how-we-walk-that-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-2608117760922117092Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:49:00 +00002011-02-26T11:49:58.877-06:00SavingOkay you got your receipt and it says you saved $66.32 and only spent $15.11 (yes this is one of my Dillon's receipts).  Now did I really save 83%?? No probably not. What about that Kohl's receipt that said we saved $279 but actually only spent $31? Did I really save 90% on the on clothes we needed? Pretty sure I haven't even spent that much on clothes in 5 years! Keep in mind when I http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-are-you-really-saving-with-coupons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-4806455695808721985Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:04:00 +00002011-02-23T17:04:24.963-06:00coupon classThriftway coupon matchSorry this is coming out a little bit late, when there is a holiday on Monday the Thriftway flyers come a day late. There is a great 10/$10 sale going on right now, but remember that just because its a $1 doesn't mean its a "good deal"! For those of you new to "good deals" check out iheartcoupondeals.blogspot.com to see how to start a price book. I'll admit though I do not have one, I do have http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/02/thriftway-match-223-31.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-6099946197040209475Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:37:00 +00002011-02-15T19:37:53.295-06:00coupon classThriftway coupon matchRemember if you are attending this week's coupon class! Let me know if you cannot make it and we can let someone else fill your spot. As for the next class I am going to schedule it for Friday, March 4 at 6:30. Let me know if you can make it, this will possibly be my last "free" class (might have to donate to a food bank) without charging fees. If you are on Facebook- which I know you are sincehttp://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/02/thriftway-coupon-match-216-222.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-6104404794737926194Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:49:00 +00002011-02-09T21:49:18.852-06:00Thriftway coupon matchThe February 19th coupon class is full, however there will be another coming up next month. If you are wanting to host a coupon class or need tutoring please let me know.  These are all of the local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural Thriftways WILL NOT accept internet printables!]  The matches posted here are just that- matches. They might not be a http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/02/thriftway-match-29-2-15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-363293681899310990Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:35:00 +00002011-02-07T14:36:53.926-06:00coupon classDillon'sThe coupon class for February 19 at 2pm is half full! I have four slots remaining.  The fee is 5 items or $5 that will be donated to a local food bank.  Everyone will walk away with a few grocery items of their own and a outline of everything we talked about.  Here are some things that we will discuss: - Why use coupons and is it worth it? - Perks of using coupons, its not just http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/02/coupon-class-and-my-dillons-deal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-2502604805495061742Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:00:00 +00002011-02-02T00:00:46.330-06:00Thriftway coupon matchCoupon Class: February 19 at 2pm Most people charge for coupon classes but all I ask is that you pay it forward! The charge for this class will be $5 or 5 non-perishable items to donate to local food banks. There is a limit of 8 people for this class, space is limited. Please send me an email or comment below if would like more information. (Don't forget you never leave these classes/parties http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/02/thriftway-match-22-28.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-8906332174724647718Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:37:00 +00002011-01-26T20:37:47.829-06:00all*youThriftway coupon matchThere is a big 10 for $10 sale going on. But remember to look at price per ounce/lb/etc, its not a good deal just because it $1! (I did this a few weeks ago at Dillon's- rookie mistake, I know!)  Also, if You have the February All*You magazine there are some great coupons in it to use this week (like the Taco Bell one). We are going to get some .50 boxes of taco shells! Mega Sale at http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/01/thriftway-match-126-21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-2184345390080329998Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:04:00 +00002011-01-12T23:04:47.088-06:00Bummer. Not much in sales anywhere this year so far. That makes it a good time to brush up on your couponing skills! I look forward to hosting another party come February. If you are interested in coming please let me know. These are all of the local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural Thriftways WILL NOT accept internet printables!]  The matches posted here are http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/01/thriftway-match-112-118.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-2414208992188867008Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:04:00 +00002011-01-05T21:05:46.035-06:00Thriftway coupon matchAfter looking at our final numbers I wanted to see what I would have saved if I had used coupons more than the last six months of the year. If I would have used coupon the entire year I could have saved a total of about $2,100!! Coupons really do make quite a difference if used properly. I also loved that I was actually able to have an abundance to share with so many others. By thehttp://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/01/thriftway-match-15-111.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-8525710170263395724Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:34:00 +00002010-12-21T15:41:59.454-06:00Holidays on a BudgetAs Christmas is approaching I am getting ready for the bombardment of stuff. We have already sorted out toys not played with making room for new ones. Like many families we certain gifts we look forward to getting each year and a few that we are excited to give too. One gift that we enjoy giving each year came about in an odd way. For a time I used to spend hours baking each Christmas until http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-on-budget-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-2004029020603472265Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:26:00 +00002010-12-15T17:26:38.504-06:00Thriftway coupon matchThis flyer runs all the way to Christmas Eve and there is a great deal for Best Choice Chocolate Chips (anytime it say "LIMIT" you know you have a bargain!). TIP: Always be on the look out at major supermarkets for manufacturer coupons in blinkie machine or tear pads that you can pick up and use at Thriftways. If you have found the Jello tear pads you could get quite a deal this week! If you arehttp://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2010/12/thriftway-coupon-match-1215-1224.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-2015861941647757603Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:05:00 +00002010-12-08T16:43:29.330-06:00Thriftway coupon match Sugar last week for $1.49, getting chocolate chips this week! No coupon parties scheduled soo, if interested, let me know asap. I plan on annoucing information about the Holiday Giveaway this week so make sure if you read this you become a follower to get entered! Ever had the problem when you HAVE to get something at the store and it is not on sale and you don't have the coupon either? http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2010/12/thriftway-coupon-match-128-1214.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-7206586872274796999Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:02:00 +00002010-12-05T15:07:08.466-06:00Holidays on a BudgetOne of my most often asked questions is, "WHY on Earth would you need that many of _____?" The fact is I do not really need 15 things of deodorant, 32 cans of evaporated milk, 20 boxes of pasta, or 15 tubes of toothpaste. But trust me when I say I know MANY people that could use them! If I can get paid to get an item, get it for free, or get it for mere cents, I will gladly get it and put a http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-on-budget-part-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-8479730666592786866Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:53:00 +00002010-11-30T17:00:01.123-06:00Thriftway coupon matchNext coupon class this Saturday!! For more information please contact me asap! Also keep watching for the Holiday Giveaway for anyone who has become a "follower" of this blog and if you have any ideas on what you want to hear about in my Holidays on a Budget  please let me know. These are all of the local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2010/11/thriftway-coupon-match-121-127.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050693270917213202.post-7340534380327392559Sat, 27 Nov 2010 22:47:00 +00002010-11-27T16:48:55.064-06:00budgetHolidays on a BudgetSo Happy Turkey Day! Yes, I know I am late but it seems like I spent all my free time shopping the last couple weeks. I want to say yes I got some mega deals and am now done shopping (minus the last couple gifts- but I know what they will be!). HOWEVER, my grocery budget is already busted and we are halfway through our month. Should I really be surprised since this is the biggest feast month of http://seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com/2010/11/holidays-on-budget-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Seasons of Savings)0