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7.05.2011

How Much Can I Save in a Year? June Update!


   
 It's summertime!! Which means I've had more time to devote to planning out our grocery trips and utilizing coupons and deals better than I can during the busy months of school.  We also had quite a few opportunities where we "made" money this month by selling books to Half Price Books, returning some gifts that have needed to be returned for quite a while, our mortgage going down a bit, and selling textbooks on Amazon!

June Savings 
$143.86

2011 Total Savings
$473.71

Best of Savings

Free Items this month with coupons:

-Burger King sandwiches
-Tank top from Wal-Mart
-3 pack bar of soap
-Almost free...maternity top from Target (just $1 after coupon)

A Little Savings Tidbit

-Two words--Target coupons! So often you can double up on your savings at Target! They accept a manufacturer's coupons and a Target coupon for items, making the savings great! Also, they often have clothing coupons and other high-value coupons for items beyond food and toiletries.  Print these at the beginning of the month...they go fast! You can often use a coupon like this on a clearance item and get some great items for free or close to it!

-Check out my tips on Wal-Mart price matching here!

-Check out my post about how to save money when buying a car...and details on how to do this with cash!

-Check out how we are saving money in the nursery here and here!

Now it's your turn! Grab the button and link up below with a deals post of your own.  Whether its an update on your savings so far this year or just a great trip you had with great savings! Anything goes! Also, make sure to go check out Thankfully Thrifty to see how Ashleigh's savings are going so far this year!

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8 comments:

  1. AshleighJuly 5, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Cait accidentally posted the link from last time. Since I think she's out of town, come link up over at my blog - www.ThankfullyThrifty.com. Can't wait to see your savings!!

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  2. caitJuly 5, 2011 at 10:24 AM

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  3. caitJuly 5, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    The new link is up and running now! :)

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  4. Leigh AnneJuly 5, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    love the great deals you've gotten on clothing! and last summer i spent a lot of time selling things on amazon too, always feels great to make money from things you've got sitting around the house! great job on your savings :)

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  5. MallorieJuly 5, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I LOVE this idea! I can't wait to start doing this! :-)

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  6. NatalieJuly 5, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    you are so awesome!!
    i LOVED The year our mortgage went down! i hope it happens again soon! :) It's like free money every month!

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  7. BARBIEJuly 5, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    WOW, those are fantastic savings. Thanks for the tips on the Target coupons, being able to combine with manufacturer coupons. I will definately be watching for those savings.

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  8. The Path TraveledJuly 7, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Wow Cate,
    You are doing so good with your saving. I wish you would do a tab on coupons, where to get them, ect...
    By the way, "The Broke 4Ranch" is having a Virtual Blog BBQ, hosted by yours truely. BBQ dinner will be held outside at The Bunk House with a Barn Dance following this evening. Invitation is posted on my blog.
    Hope to see you there!

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