Christmas Is NOT an Emergency- September 2020

Stop The Presses! Here is my first Christmas 2020 post of the year.

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 - September 2020

Here is what is I have left from the 2019 couponing year:

In addition, I have been watching for great deals this year 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: 10 (4X6 Prints), 3 (8x10 Print), 12 Photo

Christmas Cards, 6 Full Size Nail Polish, 2 Eye Shadows, 2 Maybelline Baby Lips, 7

Razors (4 Female, 3 Male), 360 Emery Boards, 360 Cotton Rounds, and 360 Makeup

Remover Towelettes

Gift Ideas:

Spa Basket

Makeup Basket

Makeup Basket 2

Nail Polish Basket

REBATE PROGRAMS

** Through my My Points account I cashed in my points for $50.00 Amazon Gift Card(s)

so far this year. I try to spend only 5-10 minutes per day while I am watching tv to

complete the surveys and search the web.

** In addition, I cashed out my IBOTTA account and earned $300.00 in Amazon Gift

Cards. Not bad for just keeping my eye out for rebates on items I am already

purchasing.

I will be using this money towards Christmas presents I can’t get on sale.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Since I am picking up several things when they are free or rock bottom prices, I am

keeping my Holiday Budget under control. Look at ways that you can do this for your

budget too. Stick around and see what else I can pick up for the Holidays.

What I am on the hunt for:

Tea Infuser Travel Mug

Loose Tea

Soap Making Items

Fishing Flies (for both husband and son)

Bamboo Razor w/ Individual Size Shaving Cream

Microphone for Computer

Camera Tripod

Light for the Computer

Have you scored any great deals so far this year? Leave a comment below.

Comments

Menu Planning: #245

NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location. March USDA Thrifty Food Plan ccording to this plan our family would have a budget of $186.20 per week. Given our health concerns, we struggle to maintain this budget, but I am going to try to make this happen. Cost Saving Tip of the Week: Check your sale flyers for loss leaders. Each week grocery stores advertise specific products at a great price to get you in the store. Recently, I have noticed a very specific time frame for getting these deals. Good luck and happy hunting. Here is what we did this week to make our week easier: Refrigerator Clean Out Pre-cut all vegetables for the week Pulled older items to the front for easier consumption C...

Menu Planning: #250

NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location. March USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan our family would have a budget of $186.20 per week. Given our health concerns, we struggle to maintain this budget, but I am going to try to make this happen. Cost Saving Tip of the Week: When I purchase fruit for the week, it helps to calculate the cost per serving vs. the cost in general. For example, this week a whole watermelon was on sale for $3.99 each. When it is cut up, the watermelon will yield at least 20 servings which will place the cost per serving at $0.20. Here is what we did this week to make our week easier: Breakfast Options: Hard Boiled Eggs Yogurt Homemade Breakfast ba...

2025 Updated Breakfast Under $1.00

On the USDA Website, their thrifty grocery budgets range from $25.70 to $72.80 per week ($3.67 - $10.40 per day) per person. The two factors that determine the amount allocated are age and sex. With such a small amount of money allocated daily for food and my attempt to eat healthily, I need to plan each week carefully. With the Bird Flu hitting America hard recently, the egg is no longer a humble star but is turning into a luxury. A dozen eggs cost $5.49 or $0.46 each. At this price, I am looking at other options for breakfast. Breakfast is a great place to add value to your meal planning. It can be the cheapest or most expensive meal. The choice is up to you. NOTE: Prices are for the Northeast area for March 1, 2025 Let’s look at breakfasts that come in at or under $1.00. Beagle and Cream Cheese ($0.69 per serving) Kroger Prices Bagels (6ct)- $2...

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