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The Cha-Ching Challenge: $81.77 YTD

January 9th, 2010 By Kaley
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Cha-Ching challenge

Welcome to the weekly Cha-Ching Challenge!

Did you find a HOT deal this week that you just want to share?  You’ve come to the right place!  Every week I post the Cha-Ching Challenge, sharing my savings for the week.    Add a link to your post detailing your savings for the week OR your favorite deal of the week. I’ll choose one participating blog to highlight next week right here on Cha-Ching on a Shoestring.

Add your links to Mr. Linky at any time.  In order to be considered for the Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight, just be sure to add your link no later than Tuesday at midnight EST.

Check out my savings for the week below:

Cha-Ching Challenge Update: Many of you have been asking how I keep track of my savings each week.  The truth is, I’ve simply kept a running tally using my weekly Cha-Ching Challenge posts.  This year, I hope to have a better system that not only tracks my savings, but also my spending {gulp!}.  I realize that it doesn’t matter how much I save if I am spending even more!

I’ve decided to try out this Excel Savings Tracker set up by The Coupon Project. I have a limited knowledge of Excel, but she has done the hard part for me!  My plan is to share a monthly update with you all on my percentages saved.

Savings from coupons and store sales: $23.77

  • Landis: Spent $19.97.  Saved $1.54.
  • Rite Aid: Spent $1.50.  Saved $22.23.

Savings from ‘Free Money’: $58.00

  • Wes and I made around $1.50 this week from YouData–are you all checking your accounts?
  • Redeemed $25 in Amazon gift cards with my Swag Bucks.
  • Used Redbox codes to get two free rentals at Redbox!  Saved $2.
  • I am redeeming a free one month membership gift certificate at our local fitness center.  A $29.50 value.

TOTAL SAVINGS:$81.77

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $81.77

Click below to check out my favorite find of the week:

cvs-50-free-photo-prints
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HOW DID YOU DO? Did you find any great deals? Leave a linky and let us know!  Be sure to link directly to your weekly savings or great deal post.

Feel free to copy and paste the button above into your post and link back here so that others can join in the fun!

Filed Under: Cha-Ching Challenge, Great Deals

The Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight: The Saving Addiction

January 7th, 2010 By Kaley
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Cha-Ching challenge

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 Saving Addiction!

Giselle and Lauren are two moms who love deals!

They write:

“Our hope is that friends and family will follow our site to take advantage of the best possible deals going on all around us! It is also our hope that we can share tips on how to become more frugal. That way we can all save money!!”

Check out their post sharing how they paid only $.21 for a WHOLE BUNCH of great stuff at Rite Aid.  (I love how they give a shout-out to their cashier as well–yee haw for great cashiers!  Amen?!)  Nice work, Giselle and Lauren!

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!

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The Cha-Ching Challenge: We hit the $5000 Mark!!

January 2nd, 2010 By Kaley
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Cha-Ching challenge

Welcome to the weekly Cha-Ching Challenge!

Did you find a HOT deal this week that you just want to share?  You’ve come to the right place!  Every week I post the Cha-Ching Challenge, sharing my savings for the week.    Add a link to your post detailing your savings for the week OR your favorite deal of the week. I’ll choose one participating blog to highlight next week right here on Cha-Ching on a Shoestring.

Add your links to Mr. Linky at any time.  In order to be considered for the Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight, just be sure to add your link no later than Tuesday at midnight EST.

Check out my savings for the week below:

Note: This is actually two weeks of savings since I didn’t post last week.

Savings from coupons and store sales: $141.65

  • CVS: Spent $5.57. Saved $46.87.  And will receive $29.48 in Olay rebates here and here.
  • Rite Aid: $21.39.  Saved $43.56.
  • Giant: Spent $39.86.  Saved $16.74.
  • Aldi: Saved $5.

Savings from ‘Free Money’: $6.50

  • Received a $5 rebate check from the SC Johnson rebate.
  • Made $1.50 in my Upromise account since the last time I posted.

TOTAL SAVINGS:$148.15

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $5064.19

Click below to check out my favorite find of the week:

amazon prime

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NOTE: You may leave a link even if you have already been selected for the Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight.  We just want to celebrate your savings.  And who knows?  I may decide to highlight you again!

HOW DID YOU DO? Did you find any great deals? Leave a linky and let us know!  Be sure to link directly to your weekly savings or great deal post.

Feel free to copy and paste the button above into your post and link back here so that others can join in the fun!

Filed Under: Cha-Ching Challenge, Great Deals

The Cha-Ching Challenge: Merry Christmas Edition!

December 26th, 2009 By Kaley
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Cha-Ching challenge

Welcome to the weekly Cha-Ching Challenge!

Did you find a HOT deal this week that you just want to share?  You’ve come to the right place!  Every week I post the Cha-Ching Challenge, sharing my savings for the week.    Add a link to your post detailing your savings for the week OR your favorite deal of the week. I’ll choose one participating blog to highlight next week right here on Cha-Ching on a Shoestring.

Add your links to Mr. Linky at any time.  In order to be considered for the Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight, just be sure to add your link no later than Tuesday at midnight EST.

Check out my savings for the week below:

I’m taking a break from posting my savings this week since we are still celebrating Christmas with extended family today.  I still want to know about YOUR deals this week though!  Leave a link and share the savings love!

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HOW DID YOU DO? Did you find any great deals? Leave a linky and let us know!  Be sure to link directly to your weekly savings or great deal post.

Feel free to copy and paste the button above into your post and link back here so that others can join in the fun!

Filed Under: Cha-Ching Challenge, Great Deals

The Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight: Couponing for Deals

December 24th, 2009 By Kaley
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Cha-Ching challenge

Welcome to the weekly

Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight!

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

This week’s highlight is Couponing for Deals!

She writes:

“Hello, and welcome!!! I’ve created this site help everyone know where to get the best deals, and how to score some really great stuff, for free or nearly free.”

Check out her post sharing how she paid only $15 for over $52 worth of groceries at Walmart!  (I’m particularly envious of the free Choco Tacos!)

If you’re a couponing newbie, you may want to check out her Couponing 101 post while you are there.  She’s got some great tips for beginners!

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!

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The Cha-Ching Challenge: $4916.04

December 19th, 2009 By Kaley
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Cha-Ching challenge

Welcome to the weekly Cha-Ching Challenge!

Did you find a HOT deal this week that you just want to share?  You’ve come to the right place!  Every week I post the Cha-Ching Challenge, sharing my savings for the week.    Add a link to your post detailing your savings for the week OR your favorite deal of the week. I’ll choose one participating blog to highlight next week right here on Cha-Ching on a Shoestring.

Add your links to Mr. Linky at any time.  In order to be considered for the Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight, just be sure to add your link no later than Tuesday at midnight EST.

Check out my savings for the week below:

Savings from coupons and store sales: $25.70

  • Giant: Spent $32.32.  Saved $25.70.

Savings from ‘Free Money’: $6.75

  • Wes and I made around $1.00 this week from YouData.
  • Made $.75 in my Upromise account from this No Yolks purchase. (And they were free after doubled coupon!)
  • Saved $5 on a book of stamps by ordering them from Alice.com and using my Swag Bucks.  Did you all sign up yet?

TOTAL SAVINGS:$32.45

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $4916.04

Click below to check out my favorite find of the week:

alice.com

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NOTE: You may leave a link even if you have already been selected for the Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight.  We just want to celebrate your savings.  And who knows?  I may decide to highlight you again!

HOW DID YOU DO? Did you find any great deals? Leave a linky and let us know!  Be sure to link directly to your weekly savings or great deal post.

Feel free to copy and paste the button above into your post and link back here so that others can join in the fun!

Filed Under: Cha-Ching Challenge, Great Deals

The Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight: Miss Q to the Rescue!

December 17th, 2009 By Kaley
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Cha-Ching challenge

Welcome to the weekly

Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight!

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

This week’s highlight is Miss Q to the Rescue!

She writes:

“I’m Miss Q… a recent graduate from the special education program at Vanderbilt University.  Loving life on my own in Music City, faithful and frugal as ever!  I attended a grocery shopping class in April 2009, completely changed my shopping habits, and have not looked back.  In less than 4 months, I have saved $1700 at the grocery store.  My current goal is to spend no more than $20 a week for grocery and household items.  So, I’ve started this blog to help others do the same – to stretch their dollars.”

Check out her post sharing how she paid only $12.60 for $133.04 worth of groceries at Publix and saved 96% at CVS!  We all want to know, Miss Q…did you go back to get your $8 back?!  What an amazing deal!

While you are there, you may want to check out her Tips and Tricks section if you are new to the couponing game.  She’s got a whole bunch of great information on things like coupon lingo, using coupons without abusing them, organizing your coupons and more!

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!

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The Cha-Ching Challenge: $4883.59 YTD

December 12th, 2009 By Kaley
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Cha-Ching challenge

Welcome to the weekly Cha-Ching Challenge!

Did you find a HOT deal this week that you just want to share?  You’ve come to the right place!  Every week I post the Cha-Ching Challenge, sharing my savings for the week.    Add a link to your post detailing your savings for the week OR your favorite deal of the week. I’ll choose one participating blog to highlight next week right here on Cha-Ching on a Shoestring.

Add your links to Mr. Linky at any time.  In order to be considered for the Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight, just be sure to add your link no later than Tuesday at midnight EST.

Check out my savings for the week below:

Savings from coupons and store sales: $243.79

  • CVS: Spent $23.23. Saved $145.53!
  • Rite Aid: Spent $0.  Saved $9.28.
  • Target: Spent $0 (after gift card).  Saved $46.50.
  • Giant: Spent $57.20.  Saved $22.48.
  • Aldi: Saved $20.

    Savings from ‘Free Money’: $7.00

    • Made around $3.00 since I last posted about YouData–are you all checking your accounts?
    • Made $4 in my Upromise account.

    TOTAL SAVINGS:$250.79

    TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $4883.59

    Click below to check out my favorite find of the week:

    Beautiful Christmas

    Have you checked it out yet?

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    HOW DID YOU DO? Did you find any great deals? Leave a linky and let us know!  Be sure to link directly to your weekly savings or great deal post.

    Feel free to copy and paste the button above into your post and link back here so that others can join in the fun!

    Filed Under: Cha-Ching Challenge, Great Deals

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