What did you do today to save money?

[marcyinPA]

I called our AAA travel agent and asked her to price our same May reservation with the new code for the free hopper/waterpark options and we'd go with whatever was the better discount. We already had the hoppers, but not the waterparks. We saved about $50 over the AAA discount, plus we now have the waterparks. I doubt we'll use that option (well, maybe) but still, we saved $50 anyway!

 

[DiznEeyore]

Today was a "spendy" day, but it was all things I needed, and I managed to get some great deals.

Used coupons at the gro. store to get a FREE box of Electrasol dishwasher tabs (normally $3.99) and also by combining a coupon w/sale got 2 boxes of ds' Quaker Oatmeal for $2.23 TOTAL (normally $3.88 each). They had some other necessities on sale, too, so all in all I spent $54 and but saved over $20!

Went to PetSmart and used our Pet Perks card to get good deals on food and treats for the dogs and cats. Saved about $5 total on an $11 purchase.

My best deal, though, was on dh's b-day present. He wanted a PS2 game, and from our purchases over the last few months, we'd earned $30 in Best Buy Rewards, plus last night they emailed me a 3-day coupon for 10% off any video game, so ds and I ran up there today and got dh's $40.00 game for $6.35!

Oh, and .... we got gas for $1.89/gal. this morning!!

 

[jara1528]

I took my coffee from home all week! Yeah for me!

 

[maggiew]

Since both the kids were out today, DH & I decided to go out to lunch. There was a coupon in the paper for $3 off Red Lobster 2 lunch entrees PLUS I got a $25 gift card for Christmas. So DH & I had a nice lunch date for free!! I was also deciding between 2 different items on the menu and I ended up going for the less expensive entree!

Maggie

 

[neatokimmo]

I redid two rebate forms for my RAM chip that the rebate people never sent. That will be $40 in 8-12 weeks!

 

[druidia]

DH was looking for a very expensive tool for work(SDS drill) and instead of buying new, we visited several pawn shops in the area (anyone ever need a shower after walking into those places??) and when we hit the last one, he found exactly what he wanted for $150 off the retail price. When we got to the register, I recognized the owner...he was the little brother of one of my childhood friends and his family lives right around the corner from us! I haven't seen him since we were kids but we recognized each other and chatted for a bit. He gave my DH an extra 20% off the price!

Oh, we also made ressies to visit Citrico's tonight but cancelled because I was home with a stomach flu on Friday and didn't want to chance the travel so we saved that $ too!

Do those count??

 

[smiller]

I had to take my son to the eye doc for a pressure check. It's right across the street from the mall. I got an email today from Yankee Candle saying their jar candles are $10. I was very tempted to hit the mall to "save" money but I realized I'd be spending money to save it!

No candles for me.

Just wanted to say, "Way to go!" It's not "saving" money if you have to spend it - and probably don't NEED it anyway!

 

[smiller]

I headed downtown and took a PB & J sandwich with me to much on before going to the opera - who says you need a fancy pre-theater dinner? (Plus, the $20 student tickets were a great way to enjoy some culture at a price that's "in the budget!")

 

[kandeebunny]

I didn't leave the house and managed to avoid online shopping!!!

Oh and I convinced mom to buy my tea (her spending, but me saving woohoo!)

 

[PeterPansPixie]

We ate lunch at Denny's. It was a sacrifice.

 

[rie'smom]

Instead of buying new cushions for my patio furniture,I bought some fabric spray paint. Tomorrow,I'll wash and dry the cushion covers,then paint them. If it works,I'll save about $500.00!!!

 

[roadtripper]

Pulled into the parking lot of three restaurants last night--had trouble parking (it was a sign), DS was on the verge of a meltdown, so we went home and I made my famous nachos for dinner. They cost about 1.50, I figured, instead of the 40.00 we would have spent eating out.

 

[Carrie772]

Roadtripper: I would like a recipe for Famous Nachos. My kids and I love nachos from Taco Bell, but the $1.50 version sounds even better!

 

[Cindy B]

SATURDAY:

Well, I did find one text book on ebay that was less than my bookstore, even with shipping. It was only a few dollars difference, but it was still cheaper.

My DH's textbook at his college bookstore was $107. He is looking at one on Ebay for a max bid price of $65.

I put some childrens book on loan at the library--they are part of the text list for my writing childrens stories books class. If we only need them for three weeks, I can get by with them. Class starts Tuesday!--so I'll check them out today.

 

[Weluvdisny]

Anybody see that $15 pepsi/frito-lay rebate?

you buy:
1) either 3 12pks, 2 24pks. or 8 2 liters of pepsi; plus
2) 3 9 1/2 oz. bags of frito lay products

I got 2 cubes $6 each = $12
Doritos BOGO = $ 3.49
Tostitos = $ 2.50


I'll end up paying $3.00 for all of it!!

I was planning on getting just a cube and the doritos anyway, but when I saw this deal I couldn't pass it up! Now to make sure everyone saves the UPCs from the packages....

 

[Traveliz]

Anybody see that $15 pepsi/frito-lay rebate?

you buy:
1) either 3 12pks, 2 24pks. or 8 2 liters of pepsi; plus
2) 3 9 1/2 oz. bags of frito lay products

I got 2 cubes $6 each = $12
Doritos BOGO = $ 3.49
Tostitos = $ 2.50


I'll end up paying $3.00 for all of it!!

I was planning on getting just a cube and the doritos anyway, but when I saw this deal I couldn't pass it up! Now to make sure everyone saves the UPCs from the packages....

Is that rebate for coupons? The one I saw was - if I can find one for the cash I will do that for sure!

Liz

 

[minnie1928]

Anybody see that $15 pepsi/frito-lay rebate?

you buy:
1) either 3 12pks, 2 24pks. or 8 2 liters of pepsi; plus
2) 3 9 1/2 oz. bags of frito lay products

I got 2 cubes $6 each = $12
Doritos BOGO = $ 3.49
Tostitos = $ 2.50


I'll end up paying $3.00 for all of it!!

I was planning on getting just a cube and the doritos anyway, but when I saw this deal I couldn't pass it up! Now to make sure everyone saves the UPCs from the packages....

Where did you see the rebate?

 

[barbmouse]

I would also love the $1.50 Famous Nachos recipe! Please post!!

 

[Tink561]

Pulled into the parking lot of three restaurants last night--had trouble parking (it was a sign), DS was on the verge of a meltdown, so we went home and I made my famous nachos for dinner. They cost about 1.50, I figured, instead of the 40.00 we would have spent eating out.

I would love that recipe too!

 

[Weluvdisny]

After carefully reading my "rebate" form, you guys are right. It isn't a cash rebate. It's coupons back. If I had read the fine print on this, I might not have done it. You get 4 coupons back, $5, $3, and $1 for pepsi and $5 for frito-lay. Hopefully you don't have to buy 10 of these to use the coupon!