The Sweet Life On A Budget

   With Christmas right around the corner, I am looking to cut back on my stockpiling.    I have plenty of items, so I will only be purchasing items that are needed for my stockpile and free items.   Don’t forget to cash in your rebate apps (IBOTTA, My Points, Saving Star, Checkout 51, etc.).   This is ,my very own little saving program. I have accumulated enough money and ECB to pay for Christmas this year.     Yippie!   KROGER Deals:   3 Day Sale (Friday- Sunday)  Sugar- Cost $0.99 (Up to 5) Peanut Butter- Cost $0.99 (Up to 5) Triscuit Crackers- Cost $0.99 (Up to 5) Buy 4 Get $4.00 Sale   Crest Toothpaste Cost $2.99 - $1.00 = $1.99 Coupon: $2.00 (Dec P&G) OOP/Final Cost: FREE  Oral B Glide  Pro-Health Advance Dental Floss Cost: 2.99 - $1.00= $1.00 Coupon: $1.00 (Kroger Digital)  OOP/Final Cost: $0.99 Quilted Northern Mega Rolls Cost: $5.99 - $1.00 = $4.99 OOP/FInal Cost: $4.99 NOTE:  Friday- Saturday Cost

Erin from “My Frugal Home” tries to purchase all of her Christmas Presents for under $100.00 each year.   She gets really creative and has many strategies to help out. In addition to her ideas for reducing the cost of this holiday,  I have a few tricks to add. Come along from August to December to see how we can lower our holiday expenses.      January - July  2019 Earlier in the year, I have been couponing and requesting samples from companies that will help to stuff my family’s stockings this Christmas. Here are some of the things I have been able to pick up:  Nice Razors, Grilling Supplies, Mechanical Pencils, Drawing Pencils, Makeup Sets, 2 Full Size Nail Polish, various bottles of Shampoo and Conditioner, Hair Spray, Samples of Hair Care Products, Face Mask, Make-Up Remover, Large Candles, and Various Assortment of Make-Up.  August 2019  Bic Gelocity Pens (13 ct), 3 Covergirl  Mascaras, 1 Facial Mask, 2 Step Eye Kits, 1 Garnier Moisture Rescu