Making small changes that have big results.
Living the Good Life On A Budget can happen with small changes repeated weekly.
When combining picking up free items and frugal living tips, your life can be
transformed. Here are some ideas as to how you can make some small changes that
will have HUGE results over the course of a year.
On Friday’s I share a few frugal ideas to help you maintain The Sweet Life on a
Budget along with my money saving deals. Although I do not advocate shopping at a
large number of stores during this health crisis, if you are going to a particular store
that has a deal- just pick it up too. Knowledge is power.
Homemade Treats- We were craving ice cream this week because of the hot weather.
With no money in the budget to run out and buy some, I dusted off my ice cream maker and
made some vanilla ice cream. For a healthier version, I also made some nice cream. It
was enjoyed by all.
Garden Happiness- Harvest Time! It is time to harvest the herbs again! I am drying
them like crazy. In addition, I have been able to enjoy Caprese Salad ALL week!-
Yummy!!
Basil- Italian Dishes
Mints (Spearmint and Peppermint) - Teas
Oregano and parsley- Variety of dishes
Rosemary- Roasts and Roasted Vegetables
Our Rich Backyard- We were very blessed to be located in the center of 3 of our
neighbors who purchased fireworks and put on a wonderful show. It was a wonderful treat.
In addition, my day lilies are blooming to add some beauty to my home.
Careful Deal Finding- Over the past month, I have been careful with not going to many
stores during this time of staying at home and I wouldn’t encourage anyone to be out and
about unnecessarily because of the health impact. However, if I am going to the store for a
particular reason, then I try to pick up my deals. The deals are very small in number, but I
am grateful for any deal during this time.
CVS Deals
(July 5- 11)
For these deals check out the post from earlier this week:
(July 12-18)
Colgate Total SF Toothpaste
Cost: 4 x $3.49 = $13.96
Coupons: $5/3 (Digital)
$0.50 (7/12 SS)
CRT: $3/12
OOP: $5.46
ECB: $9.00
Final Cost: FREE + $3.54 MM
Physician Formula
Cost: Coconut Eye Makeup Remover 2 X $7.49 = $14.98
Coupon: $4.00 Instant Coupon (Printed 7/5-7/11)
$4.00 - estimate Instant Coupon (Printed 7/12- 18)
OOP: $6.98
ECB: $8.00
Final Cost: FREE + $1.02
** If you have a $3/12 Makeup CRT then the Final Cost will be FREE + 4.02
Kroger Deals
* Indicates part of the Mega Sale.
** Check your Best Customer Coupons. This month I received a pack of Kroger Sausages for FREE!
Calypso Lite Lemonade
Cost: $1.00
Coupon: $1.00 (Kroger Digital)
OOP/Final Cost: FREE
Brut Deodorant
Cost: $1.50
Coupon: $1.50 (Kroger Digital)
OOP/Final Cost: FREE
Tic Tac
Cost: 3 X $1.00= $3.00
OPP: $3.00
Kroger Cash: $1.50/3
IBOTTA: $1.50/3
Final Cost: FREE
EDGE Shaving Cream *
Cost: $1.99
OOP: $1.99
Kroger Cash: $1.00 (up to 5 x)
IBOTTA: $1.00 (up to 5 x)
Final Cost: FREE
Dulcolax Laxative (25 ct)
Cost: $5.49
Coupon: $3.00 (Kroger Digital) or
$5.00/2 printable (Dulcolax site)
OOP: $2.49
IBOTTA: $3.00 (up to 3x)
Final Cost: FREE
CakeBites (4ct)
Cost: $3.00
OOP: $3.00
Kroger Cash: $1.50
Kroger Cash: $1.50
IBOTTA: $1.50
FInal Cost: FREE
Kraft LIGHT Mayo (30 oz) or Olive Oil Mayo (30oz)
Cost: $2.49
OOP: $2.49
Kroger Cash: $0.75 (up to 5 times)
IBOTTA: $0.75 (up to 5 times)
Final Cost: $0.99
OXY Overnight Acne Patch (30ct) *
Cost: $4.99
OOP: $4.99
Kroger Cash: $2.00 (up to 3 x)
IBOTTA: $3.00 (up to 3 x)
Final Cost: FREE
Suave Professional Hair Care
Cost: $1.99
Coupon: $2/2 or $1/1 (6/28 SS)
$1/1 Kroger Digital
OOP: $0.99
Ibotta: $1.00
Final Cost: FREE
Gillette Daisy Disposable Razors *
Cost: $3.99
Coupon: $4.00 (6/28 RMN)
OOP/Final Cost: Free
Rise Coffee
Cost: 2 x $2.00 = $4.00
OOP: $4.00
Kroger Cash: $2.99/2
IBOTTA: 2 x $0.50= $1.00
Final Cost: $0.01 for both
Vita Coco Sparkling Water (12 oz)
Cost: $1.00
Coupon: $1.00 (IP)
OOP/Final Cost: FREE
Playtex Tampons *
Cost: $2.99
OOP: $2.99
IBOTTA: $2.00 (limit 2)
Kroger Cash: $2.00 (limit 2)
FInal Cost: FREE
Skintimate Razor*
Cost: $5.49
Coupon: $4.00 (Digital)
OOP: $1.49
IBOTTA: $2.00
Final Cost: FREE + $0.51
Tide Simply Detergent*
Cost: $1.99
Coupon: $2.00 (P&G)
OOP/Final Cost: FREE
Carefree Breathe *
Cost: $1.99
OOP: $1.99
IBOTTA: $1.00 (limit 5)
Kroger Cash: $1.00 (limit 5)
Final Cost: FREE
Colgate Total Toothpaste *
Cost: $1.99
Coupon: $4/2 Digital
OOP/Final Cost: FREE
Stayfree Pads/Liners *
Cost: $1.99 x 2 = $3.98
Coupon: $2/2 (IP)
OOP: $1.98
IBOTTA: $1.00 x 2 = $2.00
Final Cost: FREE
AHA Sparkling Water (Single Can)
Cost: $1.00
Coupon: Free Digital
Coupon: Free Digital
OOP/Final Cost: FREE
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