Frugal Tips from Little People Wealth

Decluttering the House and Glass Coffee Tables

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000

I'm on a roll! In the past couple of weeks I have completely gone through my closet (took out four bins of clothes!), living room, nursery, master bedroom, and kitchen. Of course, I still have a long way to go. I would like to have a garage sale the second or third weekend in September (my brother is getting married the first weekend so we will be traveling then). Everything that doesn't sell will be boxed up and taken off by BBBS! I can't wait. Really, I want to get it over with I still have a few rooms to go through though.

Then there were the issues of what to keep and what to get rid of. Like our coffee table. We have glass top one that we have been wanting to get rid of for a while. Don't get me wrong, I do love them. Glass tables are more practical than ~~my father~~, umm people realize. They were cheap to buy and are a snap to clean up. We do not have to worry about people leaving glasses on them (just wipe the ring off) and they hold up well.

Unfortunately, they are not as practical when you have kiddos running around. However, that may partially be in my head since my son has banged on this table quite a bit and while I may freak out, there has never been so much as a scratch. But, still, it would be nice to get a new one.

After my last CSN Stores review I have been searching around for a new table there. They do have some good options. I didn't realize you could buy furniture online (okay, well I did "realize" it, I just didn't know it would be in my price range!).

I made a little "home school" corner in our family room. I need a lamp for that. Any suggestions? We have an old floor lamp from my dorm room days, but it is pretty ugly. Hubby wants to get rid of it in the garage sale! I may have to bring it up from the basement if I cannot think of other options.

And no, that picture is not of my garage sale! I wonder if I could find twice the stuff in half the house...

Maximizing your Income and Minimizing your Expenses

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Balancing your finances is not easy. It is often said that you should be able to cover your expenses with your income and still have 10% left over to put into some form of savings account. Unfortunately, for some people this simply isn’t possible.

If you are one of the people struggling to make ends meet, there are a couple of things you can do.

The first thing you should look at doing is increasing your income. There are a number of ways in which you can do this. Ways in which you can increase your income include:

Asking for a pay rise – this is the first thing you could do to increase your income and it’s something that many people overlook. Whilst I’m not suggesting meeting with your boss and demanding a pay rise, if you take some time to consider how you could justify a pay rise and present this to your manager at your annual appraisal then your manager may be willing to negotiate. You should mention your achievements and talk about any extra responsibilities that you have taken on. A couple of points to consider here is the timing and tone of your request. Be sensitive to your managers workload and pick a time when your request for a pay rise will not be seen as an unwelcome distraction. When it comes to the tone of your message, you should avoid pleading with your manager or being aggressive and you certainly shouldn’t issue any pay rise ultimatums.

Requesting overtime – Some job roles may not allow or be suited to working overtime, others will allow employees to request extra hours that will lead to extra income. This can be a good way of increasing income as you are already familiar with the job and your overtime hourly rate may be more than your standard rate of pay. One thing to note when it comes to overtime is to not become too dependent on it as overtime may not always be available, especially if your job has peak and non-peak seasons.

Getting a second job – if your current job leaves you with time to work a second job then its worth considering as this is a good way of increasing your income. There are plenty of jobs in bars, restaurants and supermarkets that are suited to people looking for work in the evenings or at weekends.

Getting a new job – if a pay rise or overtime is out of the question, it may be worth looking at other jobs outside of the company you currently work for. You can check for vacancies in newspapers and online. It’s often said that’s it easier to look for a job when are already employed than it is when you are unemployed and this is certainly the case. You can be more selective than you might be if you were unemployed and there isn’t the same pressure to find a job as there is when you are not working. A couple of points to consider are that it’s better to keep it quiet at your workplace if you are looking at other job opportunities and it isn’t guaranteed that you will be happier in another job so you should carefully consider everything before leaving your current employers to work elsewhere.

Selling items that you don’t use – most people have items at home that they don’t use that are taking up space. If this is the case, you should look to turn these items into cash by selling them on sites such as eBay. Just because you don’t have a use for these items doesn’t mean that someone else won’t and you might be surprised at how much someone is willing to pay for an item that you never use. Not only will selling your unused items bring in extra cash, it will also de-clutter your house and create space for other items that you do want to keep.

Having looked at ways in which you can increase your income, you now need to look at ways in which you can reduce your expenditure. Most people, no matter how careful they are with their finances, could bring down the amount they spend each month. Reducing your expenditure doesn’t necessarily mean giving up all luxury items, you just need to plan for these expenses so that they have as little impact on your outgoings as possible. Ways in which you can reduce your outgoings include:

Saving on groceries – one of the biggest expenses people face is for the groceries they purchase week after week all year round. It is possible to reduce the amount you spend each week on groceries by following a few easy tips. The first is to prepare a list before you visit the grocery store. The main benefit of this is that it helps you avoid buying things that you don’t need. Creating a list will also ensure that you don’t forget anything that you need to buy. Another thing you should do is avoid grocery shopping on an empty stomach. It sounds silly but you are much more likely to be tempted by special offers and discounts on food when you are hungry! You can also save a significant amount by using coupons and this coupon tutorial can help you on your way! A final point to consider is purchasing own brand rather than ‘known’ brand products. On many occasions there is very little difference in taste between the two but the own brand products are significantly cheaper than the ‘known’ brand equivalents.

Saving on monthly outgoings and financial services – monthly outgoings such as gas and electricity bills, insurance, loan payments and mobile phone contracts can also account for a significant amount of your income. Whilst these costs are mostly unavoidable, it is possible to bring these costs down by ensuring you shop around for the best deal. Costs can vary significantly from one provider to the next so it’s important that you retrieve quotes from as many suppliers as possible. A good way of doing this it through the use of price comparison sites. These sites allow you to fill in one form and then retrieve quotes from most if not all of the major providers. You can compare the major insurance companies here.

Transportation – purchasing a used car and keeping it for a long period of time is a good way of reducing your lifetime transportation outgoings. As well as doing this, there are certain habits that can help you save money. The first is walking or cycling short journeys instead of using your vehicle. This will help you cut back on the amount of fuel you use and will also help you stay fit and healthy. If you do keep up this habit, it is likely that you will reduce the number of miles you drive in your vehicle each year which can in turn reduce the cost of your auto insurance. Driving steadily and avoiding sudden acceleration and braking is another good way of reducing the amount of fuel you use. The more sensibly you drive, the better your fuel consumption will be. A couple of other tips that can help you save money on your transportation are avoiding carrying excess weight in your vehicle and ensuring that your tires are pumped up to their recommended pressure.

Shopping – whenever you are shopping and considering buying an item, it’s important that you think about whether or not the purchase is necessary. On many occasions, after careful thought you will decide that the purchase isn’t actually needed and that you would be better saving your money. When you do decide that a purchase is necessary, you shouldn’t always pay the first price you see. Shopping online is a good way of saving money as you are able to avoid travel and parking costs and many online retailers are now offering free delivery on their goods. A final point to consider is that many people buy things, decide they are unsuitable or don’t fit properly and then never return that item. If this is something you do then you are basically throwing money away. Whatever the reason, if you decide that an item isn’t suitable you should return it to the shop as soon as possible to ensure you get a refund.

Hobbies and holidays – cutting back on expenses need not mean giving up on hobbies and holidays but it is possible to make significant savings with a bit of careful consideration. When it comes to hobbies, it’s worth looking at ways of reducing the costs of these hobbies without having to give up the things you enjoy most. If you are a member of a gym, why not consider canceling your membership and take advantage of the great outdoors instead. It’s possible to keep fit and healthy without the use of the expensive exercise machines in the gym. Jogging and cycling are both free and there are a number of exercises that you can do without the use of a machine to work all muscle groups. When it comes to vacations, there are a number of things to consider. Whether it’s short breaks or all-inclusive holidays you are looking at, there are things to bear in mind both before and during your trip. The first tip is to book accommodation that is 5/10 minutes away from the main tourist area. Doing so can mean significantly cheaper accommodation and if you book somewhere that has a good public transport network you will be able to get into the main tourist area with very little hassle. A second way to save money is to avoid expensive restaurants aimed at tourists. Instead, ask locals where they recommend. It’s likely that they will be able to recommend restaurants that are popular with locals which will offer tasty local cuisine at a lower price than those restaurants targeting tourists.

By increasing your income and reducing your expenses you will no doubt be in a stronger financial position than you were. Ideally this will help your finances so that you can now save even more than the suggested 10% of your income each month. If you are still struggling to cover your expenses after spending time examining your finances then it’s important that you look to address this issue as soon as possible. It may be that you are not living within your means and you need to reduce your spending to a level that reflects how much you are earning. If you still don’t think you can cut back on your spending or increase your income then it may be worth seeking professional advice as continually spending more than you are earning will more than likely lead to debt issues.

Walgreens Free Ad Coupon Match thru Sep 4th

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:30:00 +0000

If you need help getting started at Walgreens or do not understand the abbreviations then start with Walgreens 101

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Irwin Natural Skin and Nail Supplements

-$10 w/ $10 RR
=Spend $10, Get a $10 RR

W Perfection Tampons, 8 pack

-$1.99 sale price w/ $1.99 RR
=Spend $1.99, Get a $1.99 RR

Carmex LIP Balm

-$2.00 sale price w/ $2 RR
=Spend $2, Get a $2 RR

Breathe Right Strips

-$4 sale price w/ $4 RR
-$1.50 (4/11 RP)
=Spend $2.50, Get a $4 RR

Colgate Toothbrush or Toothbrush

-$2.99 w/ $2 RR
-$1 (8/8 SS)
=Spend $1.99, Get a $2 RR

Listerine Mouthwash

-$2.99 w/ $2 RR
-$2 Printable Coupon
=Spend $1.99, Get a $2 RR

Low OOP Walgreens Scenario (starting with $0 RR's and one set of coupons)

Transaction #1 = Breathe Right Strips. Spend $2.50 after using the coupon listed in the match and get a $4 RR back.

Transaction #2 = Carmex, Listerine. Spend nothing after using the coupons listed in the match and the previous RR. You will get a $2 and $2 RR back.

Transaction #3 = Colgate toothbrush and $2 in items of your choice. Spend nothing after using the coupon listed in the match and get a $2 RR for next time.

You will end up spending $2.50 and you will get breathe right strips, carmex, listerine, colgate toothbrush, and $2 in items of your choice. You will also have a $2 RR to spend later.

Great Deals This Week!

Lots of Freebies at Sally Beauty Supply

16 Bath and Body Works Hand Soaps for $30 Shipped

2 Water Guns for $7.50 Shipped ($29 retail)

Smart Money Magazine $10 for 2 Years

Free Children's Books, Coloring Pages, and Puzzles

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If you don't see your store listed on my blog, please check out BeCentsable Grocery Gathering for an extensive list of grocery stores and blogs that cover the best deals!

CVS Free Coupon Match thru Sep 4th

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:15:00 +0000

If you need help getting started with CVS or do not understand the abbreviations then start with CVS 101

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Phillips Headphones

-$6.99 w/ $6.99 ECB
=Spend $6.99, Get a $6.99 ECB

Emerald Peanuts, 3.5 oz

-$1.00 sale price
-$1 (8/15 SS)
=FREE

Oral B Advantage Toothbrushes

-$3.79 sale price, $5 ECB when you spend $10
-B1G1F (8/15 SS)
-$1 (8/1 PG)
=Spend $5.58 on 3 or 4 using 2 of each coupon, get a $5 ECB

CVS Scenario (starting and ending with $0 ECB's - no rolling needed!)

Transaction #1 = Phillips headphones. Spend $6.99, Get a $6.99 ECB back.

Transaction #2 = 3 Oral B Advantage toothbrushes, emerald peanuts, small filler item. Spend $0.09 after using the previous ECB and the coupons listed in the match (if you have doubles of the Oral B coupon then you can save even more). Get a $5 ECB.

Transaction #3 = Spend the $5 ECB on anything you want.
You will end up spending $7.07 and you will end up with Phillips headphones, 3 toothbrushes, emerald peanuts, a small filler item, and $5 in anything you want.

Great Deals This Week

Lots of Freebies at Sally Beauty Supply

16 Bath and Body Works Hand Soaps for $30 Shipped

2 Water Guns for $7.50 Shipped ($29 retail)

Smart Money Magazine $10 for 2 Years

Free Children's Books, Coloring Pages, and Puzzles

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If you don't see your store listed on my blog, please check out BeCentsable Grocery Gathering for an extensive list of grocery stores and blogs that cover the best deals!

Huge Sale at Sally Beauty Supply

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:16:00 +0000

This is a great combo sale! Head on over to Sally Beauty and find $10 or more in items you would like. Then add the new Age Beauty Hair color (any shade) and Age Beauty Developer (4 oz).

Use the following codes on your order (they will stack):

555241 (free age beauty hair color, any shade) - first 2500
555242 (free age beauty developer, 4 oz) - first 2500
555114 (free shipping on a $10 order)
555914 (25% off your order)

Your order will be $7.50 shipped for $10 in products of your choice, age beauty hair color, and age beauty developer.

Feel free to use these codes as well if you want the following products (these will also stack):

444261 (free Hot Shot tools flat iron with the purchase of hot shot tools hair dryer) - both are priced at $39.99 so your order would be $29.99 for both after using the codes

444249 (free Dazzle calculator or mouse with the purchase of any Plugged in appliance)

16 Bath and Body Handsoaps for $30 Shipped

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:59:00 +0000

If you need soaps or items for your gift box then then you can stock up now! Bath and Body Works has a sale on their antibacterial hand soaps 4 for $10. Start at Mr. Rebates and use their link into Bath and Body Works. Purchase 16 of the soaps and use the coupon code BBWTHXAUG10 to get an additional 20% off and free shipping. Here is the breakdown:

16 Hand soaps = $40
Coupon code = -$8
Rebate through Mr. Rebates = $1.60
Total = $30.40 for 16 soaps ($1.90 each)

**Bonus - if you are a new Mr. Rebates account holder you will get an additional $5 when you sign up, making your total only $25.40 or $1.58 each

Two Water Guns for $7.50 Shipped ($29 retail)

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:37:00 +0000

Here are some toys for your gift box! Right now you can get the Triple Fusion Water Gun (retail $12.99) and the Monsoon Force Power Stream Blaster Water Gun (retail $14.99) for $7.50! Just add both to your cart and checkout. You can also get free super saver or prime shipping. Select magazines are "get two years for the price of one" so if you need to renew or start a subscription then you can add a couple of those to get the free shipping.

Smart Money Magazine $10 for Two Years!

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:50:00 +0000

This is by far my favorite magazine. I have never been disappointed by an issue, there are always great articles and finance tips. Right now it is part of the Amazon Two years for the Price of one so it is only $10 for a two year subscription!

Magazines always have free shipping, but their cost counts toward the minimum needed for free super saver shipping. That means you are only $15 away from getting free shipping so if there is anything else you wanted then now is your chance!

Free Children's Books, Puzzles, and Coloring Pages

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Samantha and Diana write original children's books and they publish them for free at Stories for my Little Sister. They also have coloring pages and puzzles featuring the characters in their books.

Everything can be downloaded free of charge and they try to update the content each month.

The books are very cute and the coloring pages and puzzles are great to do along with the reading. So head on over there and get some free books!

Price Chopper Ad Coupon Match thru Aug 31st

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:20:00 +0000

Go to the Price Chopper ad category to see the most recent coupon match.
If you can't make sense of the abbreviations in this Price Chopper coupon match or want to find more printable coupons then start with my Coupon 101 post.

***July 7th - August 31st is a new rewards period. You will earn $10 in free groceries if you get 500 points, $20 for 750 points, $30 for 1000 points, or $50 for 1500 points.

Blueberries, 18 oz

=$1.88

Sunshine Crackers

=50% off

Doritos

=$1.88

Cheerios

-$1.88 sale price
-$1/2 (8/22 SS, 7/18 SS, Printable Coupon)
=$2.76 for 2

Coke 12 Packs

=$10 for 4

Borden Shredded Cheese

=$2.00

Libby's Vegetables

=$0.67

Powerade or Vitamin Water

-Buy 10, Get 5 Free
=$10 for 15

Jack's Pizza

-$2.50 sale price
-$1/3 (8/22 SS)
=$6.50 for 3

Welch's Juice Cocktail

-$2.19 sale price
-$0.75 (6/6 SS)
=$1.44

Best Choice Macaroni and Cheese

=$0.39

Red Delicious Apples

=$0.99

Crystal Light Drink Mix

-$2.00 sale price
-$2.00 (Vocalpoint home mailer)
=FREE

THE FOLLOWING DEALS ARE GOOD THURS/FRI/SAT/SUN ONLY!!

Little Debbie Snack Cakes

=$1.00

Hunts Snack Pudding

-$1.00 sale price
-$0.30/2 (8/1 SS)
-Buy 5 and get Fruit Snacks for free (circular at front of Price Chopper)
=$4.40 for 5 puddings and fruit snacks

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits

-$1.00 sale price
-$0.30/2 Printable Coupon
=$1.70 for 2

Jumbo Cantaloupe

=$1.00

Louis Rich Ground Turkey

=$1.00

Campbell's Condensed Soups

-$1.00 sale price
-$1/4 Printable Coupon
=$3 for 4

Bimbo Soft Bread

=$1.00

Totinos Pizza Rolls

-$1.00 sale price
-$0.40 (Printable Coupon or 8/8 SS)
=$1.60 for 2

Totino's Pizza

-$1.00 sale price
-$1/5 Printable Coupon
=$4 for 5

Bisquick Baking Mix

-$1.00 sale price
-$0.50 (8/8 GM)
=$0.50

Best Choice Marshmallows

=$1.00

BUY 5 GET 1 FREE DEALS (through Aug 31st):
Nutri Grain Bars
Kellogg's Special K Cereal (6/27 RP)
Nestle 8-pack Candy Bars
Chex Mix, Bugles, or Cheerios Snacks (6/13 SS and Printable Coupon)
Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies (Printable Coupon)
Dannon Yogurt, 32 oz (6/6 SS)
PF Chang Frozen Meals
Palermo's Breakfast Pizza
Asian Sensations Entrees
Kraft Chunk Cheese

Other Sales and Deals

Movie Tickets for $4

3 Tanks for $2.50 Shipped - Hurry!

Free Personalized Memo Pad (Shipping is Free too!)

VistaPrint Back to School Freebies

Compare Auto Quotes from Multiple Companies using this link

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If you don't see your store listed on my blog, please check out BeCentsable Grocery Gathering for an extensive list of grocery stores and blogs that cover the best deals!

3 Best FireFox Addons to Save Online

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0000

You Know You're a Savvy Online Shopper . . .

... When you compare fifty prices before making a purchase.
... When you consider tracking down discounts one of your favorite pastimes.
... When, the moment you see a "coupon code" or "promotional code" field during online checkout, you run off to see if you can hunt one down.

While these money-saving quests are often fruitful, they can also be time consuming and will often result in nothing but expired coupons and frustration. Luckily, the add-on world has created some amazing FireFox extensions that will help you save wads of cash during your online shopping journey.

The Offers.com Browsing Companion

Offers.com is one of those great sites that you can visit to find discount codes for thousands of different online stores. This site, unlike many others, takes it a step further by offering a lightweight, powerful FireFox add-on.
The add-on offers the following features:

Ease of download and use.
Notification as soon as you're on a site that has a valid discount code.
Description of the best offer for the site directly in your browser.
Link to all other deals from that online store.

The simple idea behind this utility is that you get to search the web just like you normally would, but when a site you're visiting has discounts, you'll hear about them.

The Offer Assistant Search Engine Buddy

If you're looking for a special discount on a specific product type, there are very few alternatives that don't take up a lot of time. Your options are to browse a lot of coupon sites looking for appropriate codes or look through mounds of emailed data to locate a special deal that works for you.

Offer Assistant makes this process easier. This add-on works as a simple search engine companion that's compatible with all major browsers. When you do a web search that includes e-commerce websites, it looks for special coupons on your behalf. When coupon codes are found for a site, OA flags it in the search engine.

The Book Burro Comparison Tool

Comparison shopping is like pure wisdom extract, but it can take a lot of time and there is always the chance that you're missing out on other good deals. That's where the Book Burro add-on comes in - a must-have for book lovers (and college students who want to save on books!)

This tool opens up a browser frame that takes a look at items you're shopping for. It then conducts its own search for any identical items that are more affordable. This frame is automatically populated with links to information on any site that offers the same product at a lower price.

While each of these tools is powerful on its own, the best way to save big bucks is by combining them. This will allow you to find sites with discounts, be notified of promotions as you browse the web, and have your comparison shopping done for you. More add-ons are being created every day, so be sure to keep your eye on Mozilla's add-on search to make your savings tool belt as versatile as possible.

This is a guest post by Jessy Troy, a DIY gadget blogger.

Fandango Movie Ticket for $4 - One Per Person

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:48:00 +0000

Here is another great groupon deal for you! If you have not joined groupon yet then sign up here then go to the Orange County deal. Groupons are for your city, but they will often have one that works for everybody (online deals). The Orange County deal is for one Fandango Movie Ticket (value up to $12) for $4. One per person.

Those of you who see more movies than that should consider signing up for Weekly Cinema. When you sign up you will get 5 Fandango Movie tickets for $19.99 and you can continue a subscription for 4 tickets each month for the same $19.99 charge. That is only $5 per ticket! It makes a great family outing once per month (or two dates per month).

We have used Fandango to get movie tickets before and they work great (and can save you a lot of money). Fandango works at all movie theaters.

Three Tanks for $2.50 Shipped - HURRY!

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0000

This is a good one! A few weeks back I told you about a $20 credit to Swirl (just enter LUVSWIRL when you checkout). Well... right now they are offering free shipping if you purchase three items!

American Apparel is one of the companies offering sale items right now. They have men's tanks for $7.50 (regular $15) and women's tanks for $10 (regular $20). Put three in your cart and use the code LUVSWIRL and you will get three men's tanks for $2.50 shipped or three women's tanks for $10 shipped.

There are quite a few other great products! The American Apparel sale ends Saturday and the code is good through the end of the month. You have to sign up for the site before you can see the sales (and the sales change every week or so). Click here to sign up for the site. It is a referral site so you will get credit if you refer people and I will get credit if you order something.

HyVee Ad Coupon Match thru Aug 31st

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:53:00 +0000

If you are new, be sure to subscribe to this blog via RSS or email so you will continue to see the HyVee coupon updates! Try my HyVee ad category if this is not the most up to date coupon match.

If you can't make sense of the abbreviations in this HyVee coupon matchup and want to know where to find more printable coupons then start with my Coupon 101 post.

Peaches

=$0.99/lb

HyVee Shredded Cheese

=$1.33

Ball Park Meat Franks

-$0.99
-$0.75 (8/1 RP)
=$0.24

Coke Products, 12 pack

=$11 for 4 w/ in ad coupon

Midwest Country Fare Pasta Sauce

=$0.68

HyVee Potato or Kettle Cooked Chips

=$1.33

Pillsbury Muffin Mix

=$0.80

Midwest Country Fare Mac and Cheese

=$0.33

7 Up Product 2 Liters

=$0.88

Van Camp's Pork and Beans

=$0.44

Pears

=$0.99/lb

Russet Potatoes, 10 lb

=$1.88

Kool Aid

-$0.10 sale price
-Buy 10, Get 2 Free HyVee Tearpad Coupon
=$1.00 for 12

Twice Baked Potatoes or Chuck Patties

=$1.00

Midwest Country Fare Vegetables

=$0.88

HyVee Ice Cream

=$1.50

HyVee Large Eggs

=$0.99

Lynden Farms Shoestring French Fries, 20 oz
=$0.48

HyVee Dip

=$0.67

Palermo's Pizza

=$2.00

Bel Gioioso Fresh Mozarella Cheese, 8 oz
=$2.00

Angel Soft TP and Sparkle Paper Towels

-Buy Angel Soft, Get Sparkle Paper Towels for free (in ad coupon)
=$4.77 for both

General Mills Cereal

-Buy 6, Get $10 off (in ad coupon)
-Buy 6, Get a $6 Catalina
-$1/2 (Printable Coupon, 8/22 SS, 7/18 SS)
=Depends on price of cereal, at $3.79 a box (retail according to the GM website) you would spend $9.74 on 6 and get a $6 Catalina to use next time

HyVee Chili no Beans

=$1.18 w/ online coupon

Green, Red, or Romaine Lettuce

=$0.97

Fast Fixin Chicken

-$1.00 sale price
-$1 (Printable Coupon, May and June All You)
=FREE

Curly's BBQ Beef, Pork or Chicken

-B1G1F
-$1.50 (6/20 SS)
=$2.99 for 2

THE FOLLOWING PRICES ARE GOOD FRI/SAT/SUN ONLY!!!

Bananas

=$0.38/lb

HyVee Vegetables
=$0.38

HyVee Whole Chicken, limit 4
=$0.59/lb

Charmin, 9 large rolls

-$3.97 sale price
-$0.25 (8/1 PG)
=$3.72

HyVee Sandwich Bread

=$0.88

1/2 Price 8 and 12 Piece Chicken (strips, tenders, or herb roasted)

More Online Deals:

Win a $20 Gift Card to Amazon

Four New Printable Coupons

Free Personalized Memo Pad (Shipping is Free too!)

VistaPrint Back to School Freebies

Compare Auto Quotes from Multiple Companies using this link

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If you don't see your store listed on my blog, please check out BeCentsable Grocery Gathering for an extensive list of grocery stores and blogs that cover the best deals!

Free Hallmark Card Studio for Mac Users!

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:08:00 +0000

If you would like the Hallmark Card Studio for Mac (retail $39.99) for free then send an email to softwarereviewprogram2@gmail.com. They will send you the software in exchange for a review that you post to amazon (with a disclosure).

I have used this program quite a few times now and I love it! There are only 6 more left and it is first come first serve so hurry. If you are too late make sure to come back here and leave a comment so everybody knows when it is closed.

Win a $20 Amazon Gift Card with the Divas

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:30:00 +0000

It's time for another Meet the Divas giveaway!

The Divas are a wonderful group of women who do it all. I have been happy to be part of this group for over a year now. We are hosting a twitter giveaway for a $20 Amazon gift card!

There is only one way to enter the giveaway. You must follow some or all of the divas on twitter. You can easily do that by using this link (just input your twitter name and you will automatically follow everybody or you can choose the ones you want to follow off of the list). There are 46 divas on the list.

Then come back here and leave a comment saying you did it along with your twitter id (so I can double check that you are following)!

One lucky person will win a $20 Amazon gift card! You have until Wednesday September 1st to enter. Good luck!

Four New Printable Coupons

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:30:00 +0000

Coupons.com just released four new coupons, print them while they are hot! Coupons for cheese tend to be rare. Click here to see all of them:

$0.55 off on any (1) package of any Frigo Cheese
$1.00 off Ziploc Brand Bags
$1.50 off Ziploc Containers
$1.00 off LAND O LAKES Deli Cheese

Thanks to CashAdvance.com for sponsoring this post!

Six Ways to Save on Moving Costs

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:30:00 +0000

It’s that time of year when most people start bemoaning the approaching end of summer. For many, there is another reason to be complaining. August and September are two of the busiest months for moving.

Of course, there is excitement at the prospect of moving either to another city or even to a new apartment. That excitement, though, wanes shortly after you realize that you’ve done nothing to get ready for the impending move.

After all, moving can be expensive. If you aren’t paying attention, you can rack up some big bills just from the move. Here are a few tips to help you minimize your relocation costs.

Shop Around. Plan ahead and shop for your packing materials. Your usual suspects (and most convenient) are going to cost you. Consider making a trip out to a Home Depot or Lowes to get a better deal on boxes and packing tape. Or, consider calling around town before you head out or the new online services that deliver to you. Ten minutes on the phone or online can save you big. A freebie option is to check out your local warehouse store (just make sure that you are picky when choosing boxes so you don’t end up with banana guts on your clothes).
Wait to Buy Things. If you will need things for your new place, consider holding off on buying things until you get there. Not only is it less to move, if you buy online, you can have everything shipped to your new place. The exception to this, though, is when you are moving from a low-cost location to an expensive urban area. Things might be cheaper where you are.
Limit What You Move. Whether you are moving cross-country or across town, the more you have to move, the more it will cost you. Take the time to go through your belongings. If you are like most, there are some things in your apartment that you’ve moved several times and still haven’t used. Maybe you can pick up some extra cash- or at least a tax deduction – for your surplus.
What are friends for? Of course, your best (and cheapest) bet is to get your friends to help you move. If that’s not an option, price out several options. If you rent a truck on your own, you can probably hire movers on the side (with a no-cost online ad) for a lot less than a moving company. Buyer beware, though. You might want to consider hiring a professional mover. Packing a truck the right way can save you money, so having someone who knows how to do just that could be essential.
Share the load. If you know someone else who is moving to your city, consider joining forces. By sharing a truck – even a larger one, you’ll save big.
What can you do on your own? Figure out what you can do on your own. Can you move the fragile items and hanging pictures in your car, so you don’t have to pack them? Can you take a few loads over in your car (or your friend’s car)? By taking your clothes, you’ll save on wardrobe boxes. Remember, with movers, time is money.

Don’t forget, too, that you need to pay your rent. You can easily use WilliamPaid.com wherever you move to make sure that your rent is on-time, every time – and have the flexibility of using a credit card, if those moving costs have left you a little short this month.

Woman's Day Magazine $3.35/year - Today Only

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:30:00 +0000

And the magazine of the day is Woman's Day. Today you can get a year subscription for only $3.73 at Best Deal Magazines. Use the code PXCJ829 to get an extra 15% off the special $4.39 price (which will make it $3.73)!

If you start at Ebates and use their link into Best Deal Magazines then you will get a 10% rebate, making the final price only $3.35!

Woman's Day is a magazine devoted to the contemporary woman with articles on issues important to women. Each issue is filled with information on food, nutrition, fitness, health, careers, money management, law, relationships, beauty, fashion and values of home, family and children. This magazine has it all for women.

Free Personalized Memo Pad - Free Shipping Too!

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:21:00 +0000

Arts Cow is one of my favorite sites. I have made a purse, change purses, and mouse pads using their program and everything has turned out wonderful. Plus they run great deals all the time!

Click here and you will be taken to a page with a unique code for a Free Personalized Memo pad - shipping will also be free (it will come off at the end). You will have to share the deal on facebook to get the free code, but if you do not want to share it they will still give you a different unique code to get the memo pad for only $1.99.

The top 25 referrers will also get a free "bucket bag" so sharing it on facebook has it's rewards!

After seeing the quality of the products I have received from them I know you will not be disappointed. Make a little pad that says "I Love Grandma" or something like it and put it in your Christmas box. It will be a nice addition to someone's Christmas gift list.

Vista Print Back to School Freebies

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:36:00 +0000

Have you guys cashed in on the Vista Print Freebies yet? I still have to download some pictures so I can get the flipbook and calendar.

I just got an email with another suggestion for the freebies - back to school items! I will be using most of the freebies for Christmas gifts, but many of them will work for back to school. There are stickers (you can use these to personalize your childs supplies), a mug, calendar, flipbook, business cards, banner, rubberstamp, postcards and more. You do have to pay shipping.

Free Highlighters at Staples

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:25:00 +0000

Print the $1/2 BIC coupon at Coupons.com you can print two of them) and use it at Staples where the BIC Highlighters are on sale for $0.50 this week. Four free highlighters!

CVS Free Coupon Match thru Aug 28th

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Blink Gel Tears

-$7.99 w/ $7.99 ECB
-$1.50 Printable Coupon
=Spend $6.49, Get a $7.99 ECB

Listerine Zero, limit 2

-$3.99 w/ $2 ECB
-$2 Printable Coupon
=Spend $1.99, Get a $2 ECB

Crest Pro Health Floss or Paste, limit 2

-$3.49 w/ $2.50 ECB
-$1 (8/1 PG)
=Spend $2.49, Get a $2.50 ECB

John Frieda Hair Care

-$5 sale price, Get a $5 ECB when you spend $15
-$2 and $3 (SS 8/22)
=Spend $6, Get a $5 ECB (when you have 3 of the $3 coupons)
***If you have three of these coupons then use your $5/$15 coupon on this deal. Spend $1 and get the $5 ECB

CVS Scenario (starting and ending with $0 ECB's - no rolling needed!)
The scanner is printing out $5/$15 coupons good tomorrow and Monday only!

Transaction #1 = Blink Gel Tears, Listerine, Crest Pro Health. Use the coupons listed in the match along with your $5/$15 coupon that you will get at the scanner. You will spend $5.98 and you will get a $7.99, $2.50, and $2 ECB.

Transaction #2 = Crest Pro Health and Listerine. Use the coupons listed in the match along with the $2.50 and $2 ECB. You will spend nothing.

Transaction #3 = Spend the $7.99 ECB on anything you want.

You will end up spending $5.98 and you will get Blink gel tears, 2 listerine, 2 Crest pro health, and $7.99 in items of your choice.

Great Deals This Week
Free Ronco Spaghetti Pasta

Huge Diaper Sale

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Send a Letter to Congress (Tricare and Medicare)

Compare Auto Quotes from Multiple Companies using this link

Subscribe to Little People Wealth via RSS or email and never miss a CVS deal!

If you don't see your store listed on my blog, please check out BeCentsable Grocery Gathering for an extensive list of grocery stores and blogs that cover the best deals!

Walgreens Free Ad Coupon Match thru Aug 28th

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:15:00 +0000

Oral B Advantage 3D Toothbrush

-3/$9, $4 RR when you buy 3

-B1G1F (8/15 RP)

-$1 (8/1 RP)

=Buy 4 and use 2 B1G1F coupons with two $1 coupons, Spend $4 and get a $4 RR

=Buy 3 and use 1 B1G1F coupon and two $1 coupons, Spend $4 and get a $4 RR

=Buy 3 and use 1 B1G1F coupon and one $1 coupon, Spend $5 and get a $4 RR

Listerine

-$2.99 w/ in ad coupon

-$1 (Aug Walgreens coupon book - at the front of the store)

-$2 Printable Coupon

=FREE

Honeymaid Graham Crackers, Hersheys Chocolate

-$6 for both, free marshmallows

-$1/3 (6/27 SS)

=$5 for Grahams, Chocolate, and Marshmallows

Low OOP Walgreens Scenario (starting with $0 RR's and one set of coupons)

Transaction #1 = 3 Oral B Advantage Toothbrushes and a Listerine. Use the coupons listed in the match (if you have more than one Oral B coupon than use them - I only used one since my scenarios are for one newspaper). Spend $4.99 and get a $4 RR.

Transaction #2 = Graham crackers, marshmallows, Hersheys chocolate, and listerine. Use the coupons listed in the match and the previous RR. Spend $0.99.

You will end up spending $5.98 and you will get 3 toothbrushes, 2 listerines, graham crackers, marshmallows, and Hersheys chocolate.

Great Deals This Week!

Free Ronco Spaghetti Pasta

Huge Diaper Sale

Freebies, Deals, and Giveaway Weekly Roundup (20 offers)

Send a Letter to Congress (Tricare and Medicare)

Compare Auto Quotes from Multiple Companies using this link

Subscribe to Little People Wealth via RSS or email and never miss a Walgreens deal!

If you don't see your store listed on my blog, please check out BeCentsable Grocery Gathering for an extensive list of grocery stores and blogs that cover the best deals!

Shape Magazine $3.35/year - Today Only

noreply@blogger.com (LittlePeopleWealth) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:30:00 +0000

And the magazine of the day is Shape. Today you can get a year subscription for only $3.64 at Best Deal Magazines. Use the code PXCJ822 to get an extra 15% off the special $4.39 price (which will make it $3.73)!

If you start at Ebates and use their link into Best Deal Magazines then you will get a 10% rebate, making the final price only $3.35!

Shape is an essential read for active contemporary women who are interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This monthly magazine delivers immediately useful techniques and stimulates a deeper understanding of fitness. Top experts from diverse fields of exercise, nutrition, psychology, and beauty join forces with journalists to make each issue a complete how-to manual for a healthy lifestyle.

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