Cha-Ching on a Shoestring™

Living Large on a Limited Budget

Hi, My Name is Kaley…

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Have no fear.  I have not dropped off the face of the earth.  In fact, I’m greatly enjoying the face of the earth right now.  I’m currently in Central Park in NYC with my two sisters and my Mom.  Our intentions were to get here early enough to get tickets to Shakespeare in the Park.  Alas, we missed  our chance–even though I left my house at 3:30 a.m. Possibly the fact that Anne Hathaway plays a role and the tickets are free may have inspired the thousands of others who arrived before us.

The good news is that we happened upon a Brad Paisley concert in Central Park–gotta love NYC!  (Oh…and yes, I am a closet country music lover.  Please don’t hate.)

And, if seeing Brad Paisley wasn’t exciting enough,  did I mention I got to meet two of my bloggy buddies yesterday?  Sharon from The Good, True, and Beautiful, and Jenn from Frugal Upstate and I met up at McDonald’s (and yes…that was plan B since it was raining outside…three frugal bloggers at McDonald’s is not a common sight.)  We had a great time chatting and learning from each other–Brad’s got nothing on you girls!  Thanks for proving to be as cool as I thought you were!

*UPDATE:  I’m home now. I have two words for you: “I’m pooped!”  It’s been a great couple of days, but I’m heading to bed and will re-join the blogging world tomorrow after I’ve recovered.  Good night!

Swag Bucks: Code for new members!

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Swag Bucks just contacted me to  let me know about a sweet new prize that they are offering in their Swag Store: you are now able to redeem your Swag Bucks for PayPal Cash! It only takes 80 Swag Bucks to get $5 via PayPal–so you can save up for something that you’ve been wanting to get online or transfer your money into your banking account.  Read more about it here.

To celebrate, Swag Bucks is also offering a code to new members ONLY.  If you are ready to take the Swag Bucks plunge (everybody’s doing it!), and want to start with 5 Swag Bucks, you can use the code below:

  • Then enter code: CASHISKING (make sure it’s all in caps) in the ‘GIMME’ box on the right hand side and you will receive an additional 2 Swag Bucks!  You are now well on your way to a $5 Amazon gift card for 45 Swag Bucks or $5 PayPal Cash for 80 Swag Bucks.
  • Be sure to download the toolbar right away and begin using it to search the web and the Swag Bucks will begin flowing in!

That’s it! You have 5 Swagbucks to start off!  This code is valid until 12 PM (PST) on July 6. You could even register here and then send your unique referral link to all of your friends and get them to sign up under your referral link. Tell them to use code CASHISKING as well!

Now…what are you waiting for?  Take the Swag Buck plunge today!

Aren’t familiar with Swag Bucks? Read more here.

CVS: 50 Free Prints

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My pictures that need printing always add up in the summer with so many great photo-ops.  So I was excited to find this offer for free prints from CVS.

CVS is offering up to 50 FREE prints when you sign up for an account. You’ll receive 20 prints just for registering and an additional 30 when you add your CVS Extra Care Card!

Choose in-store pickup and won’t even have to pay shipping and handling.

The Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight

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Welcome to the weekly

Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight!

I am pleased to announce our
Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight Winner.

This week’s highlight is The Frugal Find!

Julia is a mom and a wife and has 4 beautiful children – 3 boys and 1 girl.  She writes:

“My passion for frugality goes WAY back to my childhood.  I grew up very poor and I was aware of it.  My mom often went without meals so I could eat.  We lived on the streets and in shelters off and on until I was about 8 years old.  I knew what it was to be without.  A very long series of events that makes up my testimony brought me to live with my grandparents who were well to do.  I’d often find myself in the mall with my grandma shopping for an outfit feeling totally disgusted by the prices.  I clearly remember thinking “for $50 I could but an entire wardrobe at the thrift store!” read more…

Check out her post sharing how she scored  over 34 lbs. of fruit and vegetables plus eggs and cheese for only $19!  CHA-CHING!!  Nice work, Julia!

While you are there, I recommend checking out her Envelope Budget 101 post.  It’s a helpful tutorial on a system that may just transform your financial situation.

Would you like to join us in next week’s Cha-Ching Challenge?

Simply come back on Saturday and join the Cha-Ching Challenge by adding a link to your post sharing your great deals for the week!

New coupons at Coupons.com

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There are a bunch of great new coupons at Coupons.com.  Here are a few hot ones that I noticed:

  • $1 off one Special K Crackers (Better than the $1/2 available last month)
  • $0.40 off one Suddenly Salad
  • $1 off any Soy Dream Frozen Dessert
  • $1 off one Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt
  • $1.50 off two Rosetto Frozen pasta
  • $1 off Goody Ouchless Flex Headband
  • $1.50 off Bayer Quick Release Crystals
  • $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon is still there!

…and many more.  Print yours now!