Lots of sales planned for Saturday!
(including Magnolia Ridge Neighborhood HERE)
View additional sales HERE
and/or HERE
Showing posts with label Everyday Savings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Everyday Savings. Show all posts
Friday, March 30, 2012
Mountain Glen Community Yard Sale
Mark your calendar!
Saturday, May 5th, 2012
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Follow signs off Woodman Road (near Hungry)
Rain Date is May 12th
Monday, March 12, 2012
WEAG Consignment Sale
Don't miss the area's largest
Children's Clothing & Toy Sale
(including a gymnasium full of infant, toddler, children's, teen and maternity clothing, bedding, shoes and more...plus an equally spacious Fellowship Hall full of toys, books, games, sports equipment, baby supplies and more!)
Saturday, March 17
8 am - noon
View HERE
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Postage Rate Increase
As of 1/22/12, expect to pay more to send your friend a letter, pay a bill or mail a birthday card. Rates will go up a mere $.01 for first class mail. (Other rate increase may be higher, view chart HERE.) Although this slight increase probably does not warrant an emergency trip to buy stamps, it would be worth your time ask for a book the next time you are checking out at the grocery store. (You will save $.20 if you purchase a book before 1/22/12.)
Greater savings can be had by following these tips:
- Arrange to pay bills online. Utility companies often will allow you to set up automatic payments that will be deducted from your checking account each month. Credit cards also allow online payments, but be sure to know how long it takes to set up this type of payment to avoid late fees and interest. (Savings equals $5.28 per year, per bill.)
- Pay charge card bills in person. If you have a charge card for a particular retailer, hopefully you are paying the bill off when it comes and using the card to earn extra savings. Changes are, these cards are for stores from which you make frequent purchases. If so, take your statement and check with you on your next shopping excursion. Although some stores accept payments at checkout, it's best to take these to Customer Service, if you are not sure. Also, be sure to pay these on time. If you are concerned you will forget to make the payment, it's far cheaper to stick everything in the envelope and attach a stamp than it would be to pay a late fee and interest!
- Make donations online. Larger charities often give you the option of donating funds online. Use caution if you receive a solicitation from a charity, as this could be bogus. Only give to charities you have investigated and be sure the web address begins with "https", to avoid being scammed.
- Send an email. Before sending out a letter, consider whether an email would be suffice. For example, if you are planning a birthday party, consider creating an invitation on your computer and emailing this. If you are inviting just five guests, you will save $2.20 in postage, in addition to ink, paper and an envelope (or invitations).
- Use the phone. At one point in time, sending a letter was the least expensive way to contact someone who lived in another area of the country. This may not be the case anymore. In addition to email (see above), you should consider your phone plan. Verizon FIOS for example, charges a flat rate for Internet and phone, making it free for users to call anyone in the country. Those who have extra cell phone minutes each month would also benefit from calling someone, rather than mailing something to him/her.
- Group mailings. If you happen to be sending several items to the same address (for example 2 or 3 birthday cards), consider placing the sealed envelopes into a larger one. Although it costs $.44 to mail up to 1 oz, it only costs an additional $.20 for each additional oz. See chart HERE. You would pay $.64 or $.84 to mail one envelope, verses $1.32 to mail all three. (Consider the cost of the envelope.)
- Use the Media Rate to send educational materials. Whether your mailing a book, DVD or VHS, don't pay the First Class rate! These qualify as "Media" and can be shipped for less. View rates and restrictions HERE.
Chances are, reducing your postage costs won't change your quality of life, however will will make you more aware of little expenses. Whether you make an effort to save $.44 or $.01, you will begin to think about other areas of spending. Soon you will have saved small amounts on lots of little things, which could add up to really big savings!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Peanut Butter Lovers....Stock Up!
According to the Wall Street Journal (video HERE), the price for your favorite nutty spread could be going up as much as 40%. Pick up extra peanut products before the new prices go into effect.
- Peanut Butter: CVS has Jiff (18 oz) sale priced 3/$5 through Saturday, November 5. Inventory at the drug store may be slim, so if you would like more than a few jars, take the ad to Walmart or Target for a price match.
- Peanuts: Sam's Club typically has the best price on canned peanuts. Check expiration dates, then stock-up based on how much your family would eat before these expire.
- Peanut Butter Candy: Hershey's going to be paying more for peanut butter as well. You can assume they'll be passing these costs onto you when you pick up a Reese's cup or Reese's Pieces. (The price will increase and/or the product size will decrease.) Stock-up on Halloween Clearance items to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday Richmond-Times Dispatch $1.25
For a limited time only
Snag Sunday Richmond-Times Dispatch
at WALGREEN's for $1.25 ($.75 savings)
Friday, October 7, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
October 1 Neighborhood Yard Sales
Click on Neighborhood for Details
Lanceor Drive
(across from Staples Mill Road Baptist Church, signs posted)
Monday, September 26, 2011
Free Electronics Recycling
Visit the website HERE to view recycling dates and locations throughout the Central Virginia area.
Accepted Items and Fees
Fees are charged to recycle the following items. These items require special handling due to the leaded glass and mercury they contain. Payment is accepted by cash or check.
All Televisions $7 each
Items accepted at no charge include:
Computer systems (hard drive, CPU, monitor)
Computer accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.)
Printers, scanners & copiers
Fax machines
VCRs & camcorders
Stereos
Microwaves
Not Accepted: Refrigerators, dehumidifiers, air conditioners and CFLs are not accepted at electronic collection events.
CVWMA does not accept CFLs in collection events.
Click here for more information about Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs). Home Depot and Lowes take back bulbs for free.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Fall 2011 Consignment Sales
If you still need to pick up fall/winter clothing and/or toys for your little ones, consider shopping at consignment sales. For a list of many sales in the Richmond area, visit
Completely Kids
List of sales is HERE
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
September 17 Yard Sales
It's not too late to pick up some great deals this season,
check out the list of sales on Craigslist the week HERE
Friday, September 9, 2011
Sam's Club Deals A - Z
Shoppers often wonder if annual membership to a warehouse club is worth the expense. Our family gets a discounted membership through the company my husband works for. We get our $35 back by saving on the following:
A is for Apple Sauce
Grab a huge can for less than $4, divide into plastic containers. Cover loosely and freeze, leaving a little room for expansion. Once frozen, seal lids tightly. Transfer to the refrigerator to defrost for at least 24 hours before serving. (Freeze single serving portions for lunches.)
B is for Batteries
Purchase large packages of sizes your family uses frequently. Look carefully because not all batteries are a great deal. Some are "labeled for resale" and include multiple small boxes. Skip the extra packaging and snag sealed only in the package. Also, look for offers like "free iTunes gift card" on packages.
C is for Cheese
Snag huge bags of shredded mozzarella, cheddar and more for as little as $2.50 per pound. Transfer to smaller packages and freeze. (If these bags seem expensive, compare cost per pound to grocery store prices.)
D is for Discontinued Items
Sam's carries a small variety of specific items and changes inventory with each season. I've picked up kid's short sets for $1.91 and lots of other items for less than $5. You may not find signage denoting "Clearance" or other clues that items have been marked down. Just look for any sale price ending in a "1" ($1.91, $4.81, $3.91, etc.) Not all clearance items are the same value, shop frequently and watch prices drop. Buy when items are at their lowest.
Sam's carries a small variety of specific items and changes inventory with each season. I've picked up kid's short sets for $1.91 and lots of other items for less than $5. You may not find signage denoting "Clearance" or other clues that items have been marked down. Just look for any sale price ending in a "1" ($1.91, $4.81, $3.91, etc.) Not all clearance items are the same value, shop frequently and watch prices drop. Buy when items are at their lowest.
E is for Eggs
Prices vary, but normally run around $4 for 2, 18-ct cartons bundled together. These may go on sale cheaper at other stores, but use Sam's as a back-up when you need eggs and no other retailer is running a great deal.
F is for Ore-Ida Fries
Bagged potatoes may be cheaper, but that's a lot of work plus the added cost of cooking oil. Haul a 5# bag home for less than $6
G is for Gasoline
Prices are often lower than other stations. Great for those who live (or travel past) a Sam's Club frequently. Compare prices at NBC12's Pump Patrol HERE.
H is for Hoagie Buns
Spend around $4 for 6 foot-long buns. Store in your freezer, if needed and use for subs, french bread pizza or garlic bread.
I is for Icee
Get a huge cup for a little more than $1
J is for Junk
You'll want to avoid this. One of the best ways to make the most of your membership is to create a list of items you know are superior in price to other retailers. Store this on your computer and keep a single copy on your refrigerator. When you're running low on an item, circle it. You'll end up with a shopping list prior to going to Sam's and you'll be able avoid most of the store, heading to only the areas where your needed items are located. Also, keep in mind that Sam's is not the place to go if you're in the mood to "shop". If you're at another store and purchase an item on an impulse you'll waste a dollar on something like chocolate ....here, you'll end up with a case of Hershey bars spending $15 on something you don't need.
You'll want to avoid this. One of the best ways to make the most of your membership is to create a list of items you know are superior in price to other retailers. Store this on your computer and keep a single copy on your refrigerator. When you're running low on an item, circle it. You'll end up with a shopping list prior to going to Sam's and you'll be able avoid most of the store, heading to only the areas where your needed items are located. Also, keep in mind that Sam's is not the place to go if you're in the mood to "shop". If you're at another store and purchase an item on an impulse you'll waste a dollar on something like chocolate ....here, you'll end up with a case of Hershey bars spending $15 on something you don't need.
K is for K'Nex and Kites
These are just two of the types of toys I've seen at Sam's Club. Prior to Christmas, expect to see large sets of blocks, play kitchens, trucks, puzzles and more. Prices will be fair, but you should wait until the end of December (or into January), if possible. Clearance items will vanish quickly, but may be found for as little as 50% off the original price.
These are just two of the types of toys I've seen at Sam's Club. Prior to Christmas, expect to see large sets of blocks, play kitchens, trucks, puzzles and more. Prices will be fair, but you should wait until the end of December (or into January), if possible. Clearance items will vanish quickly, but may be found for as little as 50% off the original price.
L is for Lance Crackers
When it comes to pre-packaged snacks, this one's hard to beat. At $5.68 for 40 packages, we're talking less then $.15 per serving. (You'd have to purchase an 8-ct package at another store for $1.20 to match this price.)
M is for Milk
Check out Sam's "square-shaped" gallons, which are usually cheaper than grocery stores and box stores. The one exception is Organic Milk, which is more expensive!
Check out Sam's "square-shaped" gallons, which are usually cheaper than grocery stores and box stores. The one exception is Organic Milk, which is more expensive!
N is for Nuts
Pick up big cans for far less than you could buy a couple of small cans at other stores. For example, a 3.25# can of Planters peanuts cost $5.76. That's $1.77 per pound. When is the last time you bought a 1-pound can for this price?
Pick up big cans for far less than you could buy a couple of small cans at other stores. For example, a 3.25# can of Planters peanuts cost $5.76. That's $1.77 per pound. When is the last time you bought a 1-pound can for this price?
O is for Organic Carrots
At $3.98, the 3# bag of mini carrots is a real bargain. Look for bags with low water content to ensure a longer live in your refrigerator. While in the grocery section, pick up some organic lettuce and/or organic sweet potato fries as well.
P is for Pepperoni
No more paying $4+ for a few ounces at the grocery store! For around $9, pick-up a 3# bag. Store in your freezer and use for pizza, subs or kid's lunches (add crackers and cheese in lieu of purchasing similar items for $1+.)
Q is for Quick Lunch
Avoid an extra stop at a fast food restaurant when you are running errands during the middle of the day. Head over to the counter and order pizza combo or hot dog combo for less than $3 each. (Salads and other items are also available.) The line tends to be long after noon, so grab your food a few minutes before the clock strikes 12.
Avoid an extra stop at a fast food restaurant when you are running errands during the middle of the day. Head over to the counter and order pizza combo or hot dog combo for less than $3 each. (Salads and other items are also available.) The line tends to be long after noon, so grab your food a few minutes before the clock strikes 12.
R is for Rotisserie Chicken and Rice
Only $5 for large bird. If shopping early in the day, keep this warm in your Crock Pot. Add rolls and salad for a complete meal. Rice can be lugged home in 50# bags for $15.69 (less than $.32 per pound)....better bring a strong person with you!
S is for Samples
Walk into the club around 11 am - 1 pm Fridays - Sundays for the most variety. Preschoolers may even eat enough to count at "lunch"!
T is for Tylenol
Actually, I'm talking about the Sam's Club Acetaminophen. Two huge bottles cost a fraction of the cost of a small name-brand bottle at any retailer. (Unless you happen to find a great Buy X, get Y offer that combines with high-dollar coupons.) Also, this is in a 2-pack. Split the cost, and the package with a friend! (Other over the counter medicines and supplements may also be a great deal. If you're not sure, jot down the product, quantity and price. Once home, calculate the cost per pill. Compare this to the cost per pill at drug, grocery and other mass retailers.)
Actually, I'm talking about the Sam's Club Acetaminophen. Two huge bottles cost a fraction of the cost of a small name-brand bottle at any retailer. (Unless you happen to find a great Buy X, get Y offer that combines with high-dollar coupons.) Also, this is in a 2-pack. Split the cost, and the package with a friend! (Other over the counter medicines and supplements may also be a great deal. If you're not sure, jot down the product, quantity and price. Once home, calculate the cost per pill. Compare this to the cost per pill at drug, grocery and other mass retailers.)
U is for US Postage Stamps
Purchase "Forever" Stamps, which can be used to send a First Class letter, no matter how many times the price is raised. There is no surcharge for purchasing these at Sam's (or your local grocery store either). You'll save yourself a trip to the post office.
Purchase "Forever" Stamps, which can be used to send a First Class letter, no matter how many times the price is raised. There is no surcharge for purchasing these at Sam's (or your local grocery store either). You'll save yourself a trip to the post office.
V is for Video Games
Titles are frequently a little less than the same item at another retailer. (If the competitor is running a buy X, get Y or other sale, calculate the cost before purchasing at either store.)
W is for Plastic Wrap
"Invest" $12 in a huge roll and save yourself the time associated with watching for a sale, clipping a coupon and remembering to pick some up at the store. (The roll I bought 14 months ago is still more than half full.)
X is for Extra
Believe it or not, you'll end up with Extra time after you've stocked up on some items your family frequently uses. When you buy in bulk, either at Sam's or by purchasing multiples of the same item at the lowest cost, you'll shorten the length of time it takes to go to the grocery store. No more heading up and down every idle, looking at everything in the store. Best of all, when your pantry, closet, cabinets and garage hold a few extras, you'll rarely be stopping at the store to pick-up something you've run out of!
Believe it or not, you'll end up with Extra time after you've stocked up on some items your family frequently uses. When you buy in bulk, either at Sam's or by purchasing multiples of the same item at the lowest cost, you'll shorten the length of time it takes to go to the grocery store. No more heading up and down every idle, looking at everything in the store. Best of all, when your pantry, closet, cabinets and garage hold a few extras, you'll rarely be stopping at the store to pick-up something you've run out of!
Y is for Yeast
Grab 2 lbs (not a typo) for under $5! The last time I purchased a jar at Wal-mart, I paid nearly the same amount for just a few ounces. Transfer to a jar and store in your freezer. Use 2 teaspoons for a "package" of yeast. (Note: technically, you need 1 and 3/4 teaspoons, but it's easier for me to remember the number "2" and I have yet to have a pizza dough or pan of rolls fail to rise.)
Z is for PretZels
Buy Anderson's pretzels by the case for a quick snack. Pair with a huge block of Ghiradelli Chocolate (available late fall until the new year in the baking idle for around $8) to make a tasty gift. (Recipe HERE.)
Buy Anderson's pretzels by the case for a quick snack. Pair with a huge block of Ghiradelli Chocolate (available late fall until the new year in the baking idle for around $8) to make a tasty gift. (Recipe HERE.)
Thursday, September 8, 2011
$5 Haircut Anyone?
As any parent can tell you, kids are expensive. The stain their clothing, break their toys and leave food on their plates. Even when they've learned to be responsible, you still have to hand over hard earned cash for the same things over and over because they just keep growing. It's fun to watch them become young adults, but I just wish their hair would stop growing!
Normally, I cut their hair, saving up nearly $800 per year (12 inexpensive haircuts, plus tips for each of our four children). Earlier this summer, my girls wanted to try a location a friend recommended where haircuts are $5 each! Since I really don't like cutting hair and the expense was relatively small, I decided we'd head to Empire Beauty School. Below are our findings:
Normally, I cut their hair, saving up nearly $800 per year (12 inexpensive haircuts, plus tips for each of our four children). Earlier this summer, my girls wanted to try a location a friend recommended where haircuts are $5 each! Since I really don't like cutting hair and the expense was relatively small, I decided we'd head to Empire Beauty School. Below are our findings:
- A haircut really is $5. (If you'd like to have your hair styled, that will cost you an extra $3, for a total of $8.)
- Tips are NOT allowed.
- There is NO extra charge for long and/or thick hair.
- Specific Stylists may not be requested.
- Students perform the haircuts, however instructors walk the floor, check behind them and are available to answer questions.
- Haircuts are of equal quality to those you may get at another chain (Great Clips, Hair Cuttery, Sports Clips...)
- Approximately 12 chairs are available. (All four of my children were able to have their hair cut at the same time.)
- Based on my own experience, hair cuts take nearly twice as long you would normally expect. Students are working hard to to their best and will stop to ask questions and get assistance from their instructors. (Considering the lack of wait time for my family's haircuts to begin, this added time did not add much to our total trip.)
Bottom line is: if you're looking for an inexpensive haircut and have a little extra time to spend, find an Empire Beauty School HERE. (Although the number listed is toll free, it will link you to your local store.) As with any haircut, if you don't like the results, at least it will grow out!
Saturday 9/10 Yard Sales
Sales just keep coming this year! Either folks need extra cash or think they can unload stuff because other's are looking for a bargain. At least something good has come out this economy!
View this week's listings HERE
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Angel Food Ministries Update
Due to rising food costs, Angel Food Ministries will be unable to distribute orders this month. (September, 2011). If you have already placed an order, you will be able to get a full refund. View details HERE. Although this news will be disappointing to some, it will be devastating to those who rely on this ministry each month. Please pray distribution will resume as soon as possible.
Thanks Michael and Peg G!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Angel Food Ministries
Update: Angel Food Ministries will be UNABLE to distribute food this month (9/11). Details HERE
Find a Host Site HERE
Find a Host Site HERE
View September Menu HERE
(Check dates at your location: on-site orders due as early as 9/12, online as early as 9/18)
Read more about this Ministry HERE
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