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The Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight: Money Saving Mode!

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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 Money Saving Mode!

Julie writes:

I’m married without kids. I have Fibromyalgia and we spend a lot on healthcare expenses (even after insurance). We do our best to cut expenses elsewhere. I am always trying to improve my situation, whether it’s by cutting our expenses or by learning more about my illnesses (in order to feel better). I enjoy blogging and try to use this as my means to share what I learn.

Check out her post sharing how she has saved 71.34% this month on groceries and drugstore items.  Sounds like you are doing GREAT at cutting expenses in this area, Julie!

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: $1244.13 YTD (Plus Share Your Savings Updates!)

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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!  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.

Check out my savings for the week below:

I didn’t get a chance to post my savings last weekend when I was out of town.  So here are my savings from the past two weeks:

Savings from coupons and store sales: $107.15

  • Spent $129.65.  Saved $107.15.

Savings from Cutting Costs: $95

  • I found a very fun way to save money last week.  Six months ago, I ordered a discounted newspaper subscription online and my offer was coming to an end.  I called to cancel my subscription because they were going to raise my rates.  Instead, they kept the offer at only $1 per week for Sunday delivery plus they are sending me a $10 Dunkin Donuts gift card for signing up for their E-Z pay program!  So…I ordered two subscriptions and they are sending me an additional gift card!  Saving on coupons and coffee??  It doesn’t get much better than that!

TOTAL SAVINGS:$202.15

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $1244.13

Shameless Plug: Have you seen my “Realistic” Look at Couponing video 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!

The Cha-Ching Challenge

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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!  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:

Hey, guys.  I am on a whirlwind trip back home to NY to attend a funeral.  I didn’t have a chance to tally my savings this week before I left, but I wanted to give you all a chance to do so. Post a link or leave a comment sharing your savings highlights for 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!

The Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight: The King’s Court IV!

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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 King’s Court IV!

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Cristi writes:

“I started my blog in December 2009 with a passion to share my money-saving attempts, some great recipes, as well as lots of other fun stuff!  I basically got fed up with my financial situation and wanted to take things to the next level.  I’ve found through couponing, meal planning, and better budgeting, I’ve been able to take great steps to achieving my family’s goal!”

Check out her post sharing how she spent $33.39 and saved $111.29  last week at Target and Walgreens.  I love saving money on essentials like toilet paper and toothpaste!  Way to go, Cristi!

While you are there, you may want to check out her Giveaways section.  She has four fun giveaways all ending on Saturday!

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 Frugal Confessions and $1041.98 YTD (Share Your Savings Updates!)

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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!  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:

Confession Time: As I was looking through my receipts to write this post, I found a $3 catalina coupon that expired in February.  I don’t know about you, but that’s enough to ruin my whole day.

But then, I took a step back and gave myself some grace.  We have had an incredibly busy January and February this year and up until this week, my head has been spinning with my to do list.  It’s a wonder I even made it to the grocery store!

The same goes for you.  Give yourself grace when life gets too full and there isn’t enough time in the day to clip coupons, let alone use them.  Take a week (or two!) off, then start fresh.  It will do your frugal heart wonders!

I didn’t get a chance to post last week, so these are my savings from the past two weeks:

Savings from coupons and store sales: $69.14

  • I spent $53.47.  I saved $69.14.

Savings from ‘Free Money’: $10

  • I purchased some birthday presents on Amazon using my Swag Bucks.

TOTAL SAVINGS: $79.14

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $1041.98

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

Registration is still open for those who like to take surveys and possibly test FREE products!

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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: $962.84 YTD (Share Your Savings Updates!)

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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!  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 had a so-so savings week this week.  How’d YOU do?!

Savings from coupons and store sales: $63.93

  • Spent $77.51.  Saved $63.93.

Savings from Rewards Programs: $9

  • Used Gas Rewards from shopping at Landis.  Saved $0.42/gallon.

TOTAL SAVINGS:$72.93

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $962.84

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!

The Cha-Ching Challenge: How I Saved Over $300 This Week (Share Your Savings Update!)

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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!  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: $155.89

  • Spent $52.72.  Saved $155.89!

Savings from ‘Free Money’: $150

Savings from cutting costs: $50

  • Instead of going to a salon, I colored my hair with some hair dye that I got free at Rite Aid a while back.  (And yes…I already need to dye my hair. Sigh.)

TOTAL SAVINGS:$355.89

TOTAL SAVINGS THIS YEAR: $889.91

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

Have YOU entered to win this yet?!  Enter now!

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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: The Morris Tribe!

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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 Morris Tribe!

The Morris Tribe

Kelly writes:

As a mother of 9 children, bringing balance into everyday life is what keeps me growing, effective, joyful and sane!

I love how Kelly demonstrates how to balance saving money with a busy life in her post sharing her most recent shopping trip.  Check it out here to find how she saved hundreds of dollars–all with ONE coupon!  (Wish I could have witnessed her trying to maneuver FIVE carts!)

While you are there, I recommend downloading her ebook “Just Get ‘Em Fed”.  It’s a great resource for feeding your family well without a lot of hassle.

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!