http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/ Coupons, coupon forum, printable grocery coupons, grocery store coupon matchups, printable coupons, coupon trading, coupon database, coupon trading, deals en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:29:32 GMT vBulletin 720 http://static.hotcouponworld.com/forums/images_hcw/misc/rss.jpg http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/ http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3895-september-2010-budget-challenge.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:09:37 GMT Starting this month with even less than I did last month: CVS $10 ecb, $1.72 gc $10 Walmart gc $0 in PP a few coke 20oz frees expiring this... Starting this month with even less than I did last month:

CVS $10 ecb, $1.72 gc
$10 Walmart gc
$0 in PP
a few coke 20oz frees expiring this month.

Reg. $40/wk budget gives me $160 this month to spend.:shopping78a: ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3895-september-2010-budget-challenge.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3851-august-2010-budget-challenge.html Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:21:11 GMT Not much to start August with. :sigh2: CVS $10.98 ecb $34.XX pp $23.25 in free food coupons expiring this month. Just going off my... Not much to start August with. :sigh2:

CVS $10.98 ecb
$34.XX pp

$23.25 in free food coupons expiring this month.

Just going off my regular $40/wk budget, which gives me $160 for the month. Guess I'll just have to do what I can to make it work. ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3851-august-2010-budget-challenge.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3819-july-2010-budget-challenge.html Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:37:20 GMT Starting July with: CVS $29.83 GC $4.50 ecb Target $12.75 Kroger $38.10 gc $20 prepaid visa $34.XX pp $17.87 in free food coupons, some... Starting July with:

CVS $29.83 GC $4.50 ecb
Target $12.75
Kroger $38.10 gc
$20 prepaid visa
$34.XX pp

$17.87 in free food coupons, some good ones this month including some Kraft frees.

I did use some of my Target gift cards for household items vs. consumables, but that’s ok, I’m well under budget for the year. ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3819-july-2010-budget-challenge.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3805-mid-year-update.html Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:59:52 GMT Rather than carry over budget from month to month as I did earlier this year, I’ll keep the budget for each month separate, and then look at how much... Rather than carry over budget from month to month as I did earlier this year, I’ll keep the budget for each month separate, and then look at how much I am on track as a whole for the year.

Here is how my budget looks now:
YTD total spending: $801
Savings: $6,812
Savings percentage: 89%

Received $280 in gift cards and rebates. Used $150.20 in free coupons.

Budget remaining for the year: $1,188.66

Average weekly spending: $36

:BigHand::BigHand::BigHand::BigHand::BigHand: ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3805-mid-year-update.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3775-june-2010-budget-challenge.html Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:46:49 GMT Starting out this month with: CVS: $2.47 gc $0 ecb WG $0 gc $0 RR Tom Thumb $8 oyno Target $65 gc Walmart $10 gc $3 pp (earned yesterday)... Starting out this month with:

CVS: $2.47 gc $0 ecb
WG $0 gc $0 RR
Tom Thumb $8 oyno
Target $65 gc
Walmart $10 gc
$3 pp (earned yesterday)
$78.96 in free food coupons expiring this month

I was down a little because I ended May over budget just a little, but the last few days turned around quick!

I got $20 Target and $10 walmart gift cards yesterday, then earned $140 today selling stockpile; spent $100 on CVS gc which I used to buy my RX with in order to get the $25 bonus. Since I spent $51 on prescriptions I am counting the other $49 spent in my budget.

And I signed up for a newspaper subscription ($8.67/mo) to receive a $20 visa prepaid gc. I’m just going to count the cost on the 1st of each month because they are billing my credit card and I won’t keep track of that here.

I am starting this month off ahead already, and if the weather permits we will have a yard sale soon to help clear out the garage… I’ll be in trouble soon if I don’t, I’m taking over DH’s territory!! I already donated some things, and whatever I don’t sell will also be donated.


Total Spending for June: -$82.33
Savings $0
0% savings ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3775-june-2010-budget-challenge.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3741-may-2010-budget-challenge.html Mon, 03 May 2010 16:44:09 GMT Starting out this month with: CVS $5 ecb $2.47 gc Walgreens $13.59 gc Target $10 gc Walmart $6.26 gc Still have $34.XX in PP because I... Starting out this month with:

CVS $5 ecb $2.47 gc
Walgreens $13.59 gc
Target $10 gc
Walmart $6.26 gc

Still have $34.XX in PP because I haven't had to transfer anything to cover my budget. ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3741-may-2010-budget-challenge.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3701-april-2010-budget-challenge.html Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:57:12 GMT Can I do it? This year has been harder than I thought it would be, and I almost wanted to 'surrender' and up my budget, then I realized that I was able to put money in my savings for the first time in 5 months, and that would not have been possible if I had blown my budget.

I'm counting the week starting 3/28 in my April spending, so 5 weeks for this month.

Starting out the month with:

CVS $6 ecb, no GC (waiting on $10 from MyPoints)
WG $4 RR $20.96 GC
Target $35 GC
Tom Thumb $3 oyno

I also have a Free Yoplus yogurt coupon, and (6) Free Digiorno coupons that expire this month, plus another $135 worth of free food and beverage coupons in my possession. ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3701-april-2010-budget-challenge.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3662-march-2010-budget-challenge.html Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:37:59 GMT Starting this month with some spending, so I won't have to do more juggling to keep my spending in check.

Have:
CVS $3 ecb $8.10 GC
Walgreens $10 RR $22.21 GC
Walmart $1.26 gc

No money left in PP, a few free coupons, but nothing expiring in March. Nothing else to speak of, just trying to stick with my $40/wk limit.

February 28

Fiesta
Donuts
Bread
Garlic
Cilantro
Limes
bananas
3lbs beef tongue
14lbs chicken
-$10 GC ( the meat man gave this to us when we went a few weeks ago, the meat counter was being cleared due to a power outage so their was literally no fresh meat at all)
= $21.42

Albertsons
8 Dr. Pepper 2liters .88 - $1/2 hangtag (these were hanging tear-pad style in 7-11)
2 Suave deo .99 - .50 insert, doubled
2 Mahatma rice .89 - .50 insert, doubled
- $2 oyno
= $1.02

Kroger
Avocadoes $3
8 Mission Tortillas $1 - .75 insert
El Monterrey Tornadoes $2 - $1 mailer
4 Totino’s pizza $1 - $1/4 cat
4 Dannon yogurt 4pks $1 - $1/1 mailers
6 Johnson’s buddies bars $1.09 - $1/1 insert
2 corn pops cereal - $1/2 blinkie
2 apple jacks cereal - $1/1 from back of single-serve boxes
2 gallons milk = free wyb 4 Kellogg cereals
Coke 20oz – Free mailer from mycokerewards
2 Juicy Juice 8pks $3.49 – free mailers
= $16. 58
+ earned $3 oyno for Kellogg’s. ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3662-march-2010-budget-challenge.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3628-february-2010-budget-challenge.html Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:40:46 GMT I’ve spent some time considering my grievous overspending in January, and I’ve come up with a workable solution. I am going to carry over the... I’ve spent some time considering my grievous overspending in January, and I’ve come up with a workable solution. I am going to carry over the negative amount into my February spending, in hopes that I can curb my spending this month, and start to make up for my overspending.

With that in mind, I am starting the month with:

Target $3.82 GC (can’t believe I didn’t go to Target at all in Jan)
CVS $8.65 gc $5.49 ecb
WG $14 RR $0 gc (waiting on one from Mypoints)
$0 in PP
Budget for the month $76.87 ($19.21/wk)

I have one $10 outstanding rebate, and $35 in GC coming from MyPoints to help me make my goal. ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3628-february-2010-budget-challenge.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3566-january-2010-budget-challenge.html Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:38:55 GMT Starting the month with: CVS $0 gc (waiting on one from Mypoints) + $17.99 ecb WG $2.56 gc $0 RR Target $3.82 gc $6.XX pp and no... Starting the month with:

CVS $0 gc (waiting on one from Mypoints) + $17.99 ecb
WG $2.56 gc $0 RR
Target $3.82 gc
$6.XX pp

and no outstanding rebates. ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3566-january-2010-budget-challenge.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3488-2009-savings-summary.html Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:28:35 GMT *Total oop*: *$2,267* *Total Savings*(including store promotions, sales, and coupons): *$13,524* *(86%)* Used 250 free product coupons for a total... Total oop: $2,267
Total Savings(including store promotions, sales, and coupons): $13,524
(86%)
Used 250 free product coupons for a total of $435.29
Received $455.06 in rebates and gift cards (these were readded back into my budget, so this amount is already included in my total oop!)

I planned a $3,000 annual budget ($57.69 per week) and my total annual spending was $2,261.02
Leaving me with a Budget surplus of $738.98

I started 2009 strugging to stick to my $60/week budget. Beginning in June with the Stockpile challenge, my budget is now $40/week. :BigHand:

Here's to a great 2010. :goodluck7: ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3488-2009-savings-summary.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3502-december-2009-budget-challenge.html Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:37:46 GMT Still trying to stick to my $40/week budget. :BigHand: Starting out the month with: CVS $2 ecb $8.04 gc Wag $2.56 gc Target $18.01 gc $10... Still trying to stick to my $40/week budget. :BigHand:

Starting out the month with:

CVS $2 ecb $8.04 gc
Wag $2.56 gc
Target $18.01 gc
$10 gas card (will probably use this week)
$25 for Olive garden (I either need a babysitter or will have to trade away:sad:)

and another $30 worth I am saving for Christmas gifts with another $25 one on the way

I also have a few free coupons to use, $12 worth plus tons of free freshpet that I was able to trade for which I am trying to use before they expire!

My Christmas shopping is all but complete, which I am thankful for! I can focus on decorating and wrapping and baking now. :smalltree:

I have also been wanting to do something to give back this year, I missed 2 opportunities to donate because I was just unprepared, disorganized, and plain ol tired. :shrug7: ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3502-december-2009-budget-challenge.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3465-kroger-november-mega-sale-totals.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:06:20 GMT Over more transactions now than I can count (15+) here are my totals for the great Kroger Mega sale: *Non-mega sale items:* 4lb. pork roast 6... Over more transactions now than I can count (15+) here are my totals for the great Kroger Mega sale:

Non-mega sale items:
4lb. pork roast
6 reynold’s muffin cups
3 loaves bread
1 gal milk
1 quart choc. Milk
1 bounty basic
12 frank’s hot sauce
2 Kroger generic HH
6 pillsbury 5ct biscuits
6 reach floss
3 glass plus cleaner
4 idahoan potatoes
1 king size reeses
33 yakisoba ramen
-----
Mega sale:
8 dole fruit cups 4pk
4 cheez-its
11 nestle toll house morsels
10 snuggle fabric softner
12 keebler cookies
20 rolaids
23 Activia yogurt
28 tombstone pizzas
45 hormel chili
35 del monte tomatoes
37 lol butter
36 bc potatoes
20 dole trop. fruit cans
12 dole mandarin oranges
96 carnation evap. milk
22 banquet sausage
45 dr. pepper 2liters
6 coke 2liters
=$54.94

Total Savings: $951.70 (95%) :BigHand:

Plus a $5 oyno from the Tombstone pizzas.

I got overage on a few things which covered the cost of others, plus I used several $2 Discover card coupons on the first few days of the sale, some loadable coupons, and lots of oyno cats too!

I spent less than my regular budget for the 2 weeks of the sale, and I have easily 6 months worth of food! ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3465-kroger-november-mega-sale-totals.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3444-november-2009-budget-challenge.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:42:09 GMT It's starting to feel like less of a 'challenge' and more like a regular way of life to spend as little as possible, and stockpile only at the lowest rock-bottom prices.

Starting the month with:

CVS $8.65 gc $6.99 ecb
Wag $2.56 gc + $1 rr
Target $24.67 gc
Tom Thumb .13 gc (I've been there but haven't used my .13)
Braum's $5.92 gc

Trying to stay under my $40/wk budget. ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3444-november-2009-budget-challenge.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3392-october-budget-challenge.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:56:00 GMT A brand new month with brand new possibilities! I already have my Halloween candy stashed, and my decorations out. I just looked at the... A brand new month with brand new possibilities!

I already have my Halloween candy stashed, and my decorations out.

I just looked at the preview for this coming Sunday's coupons, and saw coupons for Karo, Argo, Fleishmann's, and Carnation milk.

I am all tingly with delight, as the holiday baking sales are near, fall is my favorite season, and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.

Starting this excellent month with:
CVS $9.98 ecb + $16.04 gc
WG $4.05 gc
Tom Thumb $0.13 gc
Braum's $5.92 gc
Shell gas $60 gc
$6.xx in pp funds
(7) $2 off any purchase using your Discover card
$33.52 in free coupons expiring in Oct (most is NOT food, sadly)


Waiting on another $10 Target gc and one $2.49 rebate.


The month is looking promising. ]]> Cynthiabutterfly http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/cynthiabutterfly/3392-october-budget-challenge.html