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The Cha-Ching Challenge: My Savings and Spending this Week (And Share Yours Too!)

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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! 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.

Note: Sorry I didn’t get this up yesterday.  I was out of town for a wedding shower and the computer I was using decided not to work.

Check out my savings for the week below:

Here’s are my boys helping me take several boxes of donations to our local food pantry this week.  This is one reason why I love the savings that comes with couponing.  It allows us to GIVE!

Savings from coupons and store sales: $64.77

I did quite a bit of shopping this week at Target, Walmart, Aldi, and Landis (unfortunately, no pictures this week).  I needed to get quite a few essentials and snagged some deals while I was at it.

Here’s a breakdown of what I spent/saved:

  • Walmart: Spent $5.09.  Saved $19.  (I found an old gift card and was pleasantly surprised to find out it had $10 on it!)   Highlights of the trip were a free Vaseline lotion, Got2b styling products for $0.98 after $3 coupon, Starkist Tuna pouches for $0.58 after coupon, and a Lysol Fabric spray that had a Try Me Free rebate on it, plus someone had left a $1 coupon, making it a moneymaker!
  • Aldi: Spent $64.92.  Saved about $20.  Highlights included bread for $0.99 per loaf, hot dog buns for $0.49, grapes for $0.99/lb. and bananas for $0.43/lb.
  • Landis: Spent $29.68.  Saved $19.51.  Highlights included a 6-pack of Brawny paper towels for $3.99, Dole fruit cups for $0.49, and free Band-Aids.

Total spent: $99.69

Total saved: $64.77

Savings from ‘Free Money’: $9.65

  • I received a rebate check from Colgate-Palmolive for $5 this week.
  • Took advantage of a special gas savings promotion and Landis and saved $0.31/gallon = $4.65.

TOTAL SAVINGS:$74.22

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $621.64

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

Children’s Book Sale on Amazon!

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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!

The Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight: Joyful Simplicity!

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Cha-Ching challenge

Welcome to the weekly

Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight!

This week’s highlight is Joyful Simplicity!

She writes:

“Hi – I’m Meg.  Welcome to Joyful Simplicity.  So glad you’ve stopped by!  I hope this blog is an encouragement to you and your family.  I would love for you to join me on this journey in stretching our dollars, embracing simplicity, thriving on less, choosing joy, and finding a way to balance it all.”

Head over to find out how she saved over 50% on her grocery shopping at Publix last week.  And the best part?  Her husband made the trip for her.  Let’s hear it for men who coupon!!

If you are a Publix shopper, be sure to enter her $25 Publix gift card giveaway while you are there!

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!

The Cha-Ching Challenge: My Weekly Savings (Share Yours Too!)

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Did you find a HOT deal this week that you just want to share?  You’ve come to the right place!  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.

Check out my savings for the week below:

Savings from coupons and store sales: $6.00

Savings from ‘Free Money’: $1.59

  • Had a coupon for a FREE Dunkin Donuts coffee which we used on Valentine’s Day. 🙂

TOTAL SAVINGS:$56.50

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $547.22

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

FREE Artists on the Rise MP3 Sampler Album

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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!

The Cha-Ching Challenge: My $0.12 CVS Shopping Trip and More!

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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!  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.

Check out my savings for the week below:

Savings from coupons and store sales: $77.59

  • I didn’t get a chance to post my shopping trips earlier this week.  Above you can see my CVS purchases this week.  I was able to find four Right Guard deodorants on clearance and take advantage of the moneymaker.  I had some overage, so grabbed a couple Valentine’s goodies for my boys (oh…and maybe the York Peppermint patty was for me…ahem.)  In total I spent $0.12 on everything pictured above after coupons and ECBs.  Saved $31.56.
  • Spent $61.20 at Landis.  Saved $46.03.

TOTAL SAVINGS:$77.59

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $489.13

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

Still available!

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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!

The Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight: Pounds 4 Pennies!

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Cha-Ching challenge

Welcome to the weekly

Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight!

This week’s highlight is Pounds 4 Pennies!


She writes:

My goal is trying to feed the family and necessary needs including diapers for around $60.00 a week…I really enjoy the hunt for the best deals. The $60.00 a week budget is a big challenge for me. I include all toilletries and diapers in that price. I just love challenges. With the extra savings we are able to go on vacations and do some extra fun things with the kids

Check out her post sharing how she saved over $95 on her grocery shopping last week for a savings of 58%.  Nicely done, Amy!

While you are there, you may want to check out her How to Start Couponing Beginner’s Guide.  She has lots of great tips for new couponers.

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

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

The Cha-Ching Challenge: How I Saved Over $100 this Week (Share Your Savings!)

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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!  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.

Check out my savings for the week below:

Savings from coupons and store sales: $67.77

I shared my savings at CVS, Aldi, Redner’s and Landis earlier this week.

  • Total Spent: $60.53
  • Total Saved: $67.77

Savings from ‘Free Money’: $30

  • I received a $15 check from a Class Action lawsuit against Rice Krispies this week.  (I totally had forgotten about it!  Fun surprise.)
  • I’ve gotten 6 free Valentine’s cards for different people over the past couple of weeks from various offers.

Savings from cutting costs: $6

  • We eat pizza almost every week.  I’ve decided to get back into the habit of making homemade pizza rather than buying pizza from a restaurant.  (Besides, homemade pizza is soo much yummier!)

TOTAL SAVINGS:$103.77

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $411.54

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


Still available!

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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!

The Cha-Ching Challenge: My Savings Update (and Share Yours Too!)

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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!  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.

Check out my savings for the week below:

Savings from coupons and store sales: $59.15

I shared my savings at CVS, Redner’s, Giant and Landis earlier this week.  I also made another quick trip to Giant to use my last free milk coupon and grab a couple more things.

  • Total Spent: $39.53
  • Total Saved: $59.15

Savings from ‘Free Money’: $19.04

  • I scored a free Redbox rental last night using code BREAKROOM.
  • I saved $0.75 with my gas rewards card (every penny counts!)
  • Heading out today to use my coupon for a FREE Corner Combo at the Corner Bakery Cafe.  (Plus I have a coupon for a free cookie for signing up for their rewards club too!)
  • Also heading out to use my Old Navy Groupon before it expires today! (no longer available)

TOTAL SAVINGS:$78.19

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $307.77

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

Available through 1/30!

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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.

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The Cha-Ching Challenge: My Savings Update (Plus Share Yours!)

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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!  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.

Check out my savings for the week below:

Savings from coupons and store sales: $55.59

I shared my shopping trips to Aldi, Target and Redner’s earlier this week.  I also made a quick trip to Landis and CVS.  You can see my CVS purchases above: Spent $1.57 at CVS and $15.30 at Landis.  (Highlights at Landis included Butterball Turkey Bacon for $0.39 and Mentos gum for $0.49.  The rest was just essentials.)

  • Total Spent: $64.35
  • Total Saved: $55.59

TOTAL SAVINGS:$55.59

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $229.58

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

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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!