Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
~Beauty of a Budget~
The end of the month is near and that means that you should be looking closely at your budget. How are you doing this month? Are you over in any categories? Did you spend less in some categories?
The beauty of a budget is that it is fluid! Each month usually presents different events and items that need purchasing. Move your money and plan accordingly. Example: I get my hair done every other month (or so). The month that I'm getting it done, I budget X amount for that service. The next month, that category goes back to $0.00. I know that expense is coming up and that I need to plan on that money NOT being spent in another category that month.
I know budgets can be a pain to get started. However, life on a budget is so much better than the alternative! I promise, you can do it! Hang in there :)
Blessings~
SHO
Friday, May 25, 2012
~Coupon Preview!~
Go HERE to see which coupons are in the Sunday paper!
*It doesn't look like any inserts are scheduled, HOWEVER sometimes they sneak one in there on holiday weekends.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
SHO
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
I LOVE Living Social deals. They send daily emails deals (on anything you can imagine) for the cities near where I live. There have been some pretty awesome deals and at a fraction of the price. I have purchased many of the deals and have been very happy with the services. They even have travel deals! There is no commitment to buy anything, they just send you offers. Pretty cool :)
Go HERE to start saving!
SHO
Monday, May 21, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
~FREE Contacts!~
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Sorry I've not been posting on a regular schedule. May is a very busy month around here! It seems like December and May are the 2 busiest months of my life. Thank you to those of you who have emailed to check on me :)
Blessings~
SHO
Friday, May 11, 2012
~FREE 8X10 at Walgreens!~
Get a FREE 8X10 photo enlargement at Walgreens by using code FREE4ME. This is a great deal and would make a great gift!
Monday, May 7, 2012
Good Monday Sassy Savers!
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Do you ever feel unlucky when you are trying to save money or even couponing? You have a master plan and then get to the store to find that the hoarders among us have already cleared the shelves. Boy, that is annoying!
Anyway, there is hope! Yesterday we ran by Kroger after church, which typically is not my favorite time to go, and found an awesome deal on pork chops! I was on the cereal aisle, yes I remember exactly where I was! A man came over the intercom and said "while supplies last...pork chops .99 per lb!" Woohoo! Let me just say that I ran to the pork chops and waited for them to bring them out. It was very exciting! I was able to get 3 family packs of chops for less than $3.50 each!
That deal totally made my trip! It is always fun to get a great deal on something unexpected. That makes up for the times when it doesn't always go as planned.
My point here is to not beat yourself up over deals that don't work out. Instead, just know that there may be an even better deal just around the corner!
Monday Blessings~
SHO
Monday, April 30, 2012
Good Morning Sassy Savers!
I had one of the best weekends with some amazing girls at a lake house. Literally, I don't ever remember taking time out for an extended amount of time. It was just what all 6 of us needed. We had so much fun!
As we were talking the one thing that kept coming up was eating out vs. cooking and eating at home. 3 of us cook and the other 3 eat out most of the time. It was fun to talk about tips and tricks to make cooking at home faster, more efficient and healthier for our families. The reason why I cook is to keep my budget where it needs to be. Eating out is the #1 budget buster (pretty sure I've mentioned that at least 100 times on this blog;)
Today is Monday and the perfect time to take a few minutes to plan out a menu for the week. I promise, it is not too difficult or time consuming. Go through your freezer, fridge and pantry and start writing down different meals you can make. It really is that simple!
I encourage you to make time to spend with friends and people who lift you up. A little time away will give you peace and grant you more patience for your family.
Happy Monday!
SHO
I had one of the best weekends with some amazing girls at a lake house. Literally, I don't ever remember taking time out for an extended amount of time. It was just what all 6 of us needed. We had so much fun!
As we were talking the one thing that kept coming up was eating out vs. cooking and eating at home. 3 of us cook and the other 3 eat out most of the time. It was fun to talk about tips and tricks to make cooking at home faster, more efficient and healthier for our families. The reason why I cook is to keep my budget where it needs to be. Eating out is the #1 budget buster (pretty sure I've mentioned that at least 100 times on this blog;)
Today is Monday and the perfect time to take a few minutes to plan out a menu for the week. I promise, it is not too difficult or time consuming. Go through your freezer, fridge and pantry and start writing down different meals you can make. It really is that simple!
I encourage you to make time to spend with friends and people who lift you up. A little time away will give you peace and grant you more patience for your family.
Happy Monday!
SHO
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
~Final Day to Shop JBF Plano & 1/2 Price Day!~
THURSDAY, April 26
Open to Public!
9:00am - 12:00pm
HALF-PRICE day! All items without a star on the price tag are 50% off!
Blessings~
SHO
Open to Public!
9:00am - 12:00pm
HALF-PRICE day! All items without a star on the price tag are 50% off!
Blessings~
SHO
Howdy Sassy Savers!
How is your week going? Mine has been busy, yet again. My daughter has a Science Fair this week, plus JBF Plano and fundraising for our NY Mission Trip. All that combined will wear a sister out! Sadly, when I get super busy and tired I can't sleep. Such a bummer! Oh well, there will be time to sleep later in life (I'm told). Ha!
Aside from the craziness of life, I've been setting some hefty personal goals. I'm always inspired by other people, so I thought I would share in hopes of inspiring you today. The goal is to get rid of at least 10 items from your house per day. You can trash them, donate them or sell them. Believe it or not, this is very easy to do!
*Clean/Organize
I've found that if my house is not organized, neither is my life! Don't feel like I've ever really gotten ahold of the clutter. Seriously. This is a revolving resolution and a revolving FAILURE. Do you know how annoying it is to set the same goal every single year? Well, I'm guessing the answer to that was YES!
My point here is that I decided to break it down into to
Here is a list of things I've tackled:
*Sewing Room
This was a huge undertaking! I have too much stuff and not enough room. At least it looks better now and I can actually leave the door open.
*Office
This room never looked too bad, but the papers on the desk were a bit out of control! I had to get rid of several things and make a bookshelf more functional than fun. The results are great! I'm amazed at how happy a clean and organized work space makes us!
*Kitchen
This is always a work in progress! I've reorganized my pantry, utensil drawer and counter top space (you know that corner that collects junk mail?). This is a daily struggle to stay on top of it. Hanging in there ;)
*Master bedroom
Cleared out some stuff and tackled the closet. Whew! The master closet might just be my favorite part of this house due to the size. I color coded it and that made a HUGE difference! So much better. Honestly, I feel like I have new clothes now. I encourage everyone to do this! Clothing looks different and more appealing when it is organized.
*Guest Bedroom
Removed 2 pieces of furniture so that it didn't appear any smaller. Liking the look of a larger room now for our guests.
*Play Room
This is still not cleared out, but has made some progress. We got rid of a couple of items and that has given my daughter more room to play. It is very hard to get rid of anything as she is sentimental about EVERYTHING (like her momma).
*Garage
Spent hours organizing a section of this. I'm happy with the progress, but am a long way away from where I would like it. Baby steps.
Why have I done all of this? I'm attempting to be set free from a life of stuff! I'm so tired of meaningless stuff cluttering my life. Do you feel this way? I want to live with simplicity in my home, not chaos.
It is sort of a funny feeling that I have in the pit of my stomach. I believe God is gently preparing me for what is to come. We know that our lives will be forever changed by this mission trip. The idea of it all is just so exciting!
I'm now ending this long post.
Happy Wednesday!
SHO
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
~JBF Plano Wednesday Schedule~
WEDNESDAY, April 25
Open to Public!
9:00am - 5:00pm
Admission is FREE!
Blessings~
SHO
Open to Public!
9:00am - 5:00pm
Admission is FREE!
Blessings~
SHO
~JPB Plano Sale Today!~
JBF Plano sale starts today!
OPEN TO PUBLIC
2:00pm - 8:00pm
$3.00 Admission Fee
Happy Shopping!
SHO
OPEN TO PUBLIC
2:00pm - 8:00pm
$3.00 Admission Fee
Happy Shopping!
SHO
Monday, April 23, 2012
~JBF Plano Sale Starts Tomorrow!~
Saturday, April 21, 2012
~JBF Plano Needs Volunteers!~
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for all shifts!!!
JBP Plano Spring 2012 SALE
Go HERE for more details.
Happy Saturday!
SHO
Friday, April 20, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
~JBF Plano is Next Week!~
Monday, April 16, 2012
~Free 8x10 Photo Canvas (Just Pay Shipping)!~
Canvas people are offering another great deal just in time for Mother's Day!
Go HERE to get started!
More great Canvas People offers to come!
SHO
~Saving Money Without Coupons!~
I get so many questions as to how I "coupon". People want to know exactly how I'm doing it since all the coupon policies changed at my favorite store. Well, the answer is that I'm not very much! I use coupons when there is a sale and something I'm buying has a coupon. I always try to use coupons for toiletry items. If there is not a coupon, I try to only buy items at their rock bottom prices.
Plus, I've been trying an Aldi experiment over the past couple of months. They have such great everyday deals! We've been trying to not eat much processed foods, so getting deals on fruits, veggies & fish is a big deal.
We went to Aldi this weekend. Listed below are a few of the deals. No coupons, just everyday low prices.
Veggie Chips-$1.69
Tilapia (bag)-$4.49
Sweet Potato Chips-$1.99
Wild Caught Salmon (bag)-$4.49
Fiber cereal-$1.29
Apples (3 lb bag)- $2.47
Mushrooms-$1.69
Granola/Oat bars (box)-$1.49
Milk-$2.09
Bananas-.42 per lb
Oranges (3 lb bag)-$1.29
Strawberries-.99
Eggs-.99
Cucumbers-.59
As you can see, those are some great prices on quality foods. Anyone can walk in there and get these prices. Sadly, there is not an Aldi close to our house. When we go, we try buy enough for 2 weeks. So far we have liked all of their brands. We were shocked at how good the chips were! Literally, the veggie chips are better than any other that we've tried. Very exciting to get them for a fraction of the price!
Happy Monday!
SHO
Plus, I've been trying an Aldi experiment over the past couple of months. They have such great everyday deals! We've been trying to not eat much processed foods, so getting deals on fruits, veggies & fish is a big deal.
We went to Aldi this weekend. Listed below are a few of the deals. No coupons, just everyday low prices.
Veggie Chips-$1.69
Tilapia (bag)-$4.49
Sweet Potato Chips-$1.99
Wild Caught Salmon (bag)-$4.49
Fiber cereal-$1.29
Apples (3 lb bag)- $2.47
Mushrooms-$1.69
Granola/Oat bars (box)-$1.49
Milk-$2.09
Bananas-.42 per lb
Oranges (3 lb bag)-$1.29
Strawberries-.99
Eggs-.99
Cucumbers-.59
As you can see, those are some great prices on quality foods. Anyone can walk in there and get these prices. Sadly, there is not an Aldi close to our house. When we go, we try buy enough for 2 weeks. So far we have liked all of their brands. We were shocked at how good the chips were! Literally, the veggie chips are better than any other that we've tried. Very exciting to get them for a fraction of the price!
Happy Monday!
SHO
Saturday, April 14, 2012
~Make Plans to Shop JBF Plano!~
JBF Plano is just around the corner! Make your plans now to shop this growing sale. It is going to be stocked with awesome deals!
For more information go HERE
Happy Saturday!
SHO
Friday, April 13, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
~Plano JBF is 2 Weeks Away!~
Spring has Sprung! This will be the Plano Sale's 1 year anniversary and it's just a little over 2 weeks away. Mark your calendar and make plans to come & shop!
Plano JBF Sale
April 24-26
PLANO CONVENTION CENTRE
2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy. (2 block east of Hwy 75)
PUBLIC SALE TIMES:
Tuesday 2pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
SHO
~Menu Plan Monday!~
Hope everyone had a very blessed Easter weekend! We had fun celebrating babies, birthdays, Easter...basically, celebrating life all weekend. It was a busy, but fun weekend spent with dear friends.

It is Monday, so we should talk about menu planning. I gifted a friend a menu planning pad this weekend. Of course that got me to thinking about my own failures in planning a menu last week. The previous week I did awesome and stuck to it! However, last week was full of events and it just didn't happen. Don't worry...we did eat ;)
I love having a plan. I need to have a plan. I thrive on having a plan in life. Do you feel the same way? There is a peace with a plan.
Happy Menu Planning Sassy Savers!
Monday Blessings~
SHO
It is Monday, so we should talk about menu planning. I gifted a friend a menu planning pad this weekend. Of course that got me to thinking about my own failures in planning a menu last week. The previous week I did awesome and stuck to it! However, last week was full of events and it just didn't happen. Don't worry...we did eat ;)
I love having a plan. I need to have a plan. I thrive on having a plan in life. Do you feel the same way? There is a peace with a plan.
Happy Menu Planning Sassy Savers!
Monday Blessings~
SHO
Friday, April 6, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
~Try Natural Fixes First!~
Try all natural approaches first to save money.
My big toenail has suffered trauma twice in the past 5 years. Don't ask...it's really not an exciting story either time, just very painful! Anyway, the past couple of years I've had to keep polish on the nail year round due to how bad it looked. It was discolored, flaky, and looked like it was heading toward fungus. Gross! I didn't want to be a part of the "Fungus Among Us" group!
(Don't worry...there are no before and after pics simply because feet really gross me out and there is just no need for anyone to see my big toe nail. Trust me, it wasn't well.)
I was at the point the other day where I was willing to spend hundreds at the doctor to get something for it. Then my neighbor suggested Tea Tree Oil. Of course, you all know how much I love putting oils on my body. So, I ordered some off eBay!
Everything that I read online said this process was slow and could take up to 12 months! Geez! That is a long time to doctor something twice daily. I decided that I would give it 2 weeks and see if there was any improvement. Well, I'm not even a week into it and my nail is looking 90% better. I'll be shocked if it isn't completely back to a normal, healthy looking nail by the end of the 2 week period!
So, once again the natural remedy works wonders and saved me money! Tea Tree Oil can be used for a great deal of things and is relatively inexpensive. I'm excited to have it now and plan to use it on many things in the future!
Blessed~
SHO
Monday, April 2, 2012
~Failure Isn't Forever~
Well, it is a new month already! Happy April Sassy Savers!
How did your budget turn out for March? Mine was pretty good. Hit my savings goal! Woohoo! Feel like I'm back on track now. Sometimes getting momentum going is key to staying on track with saving money.
If you fell off the money saving train, never fear! It is a new month and you can start today! Everyone makes mistakes. The only failure is if you don't try again.
Yesterday our Pastor said something so profound about failure that I had to write it down.
"FAILURE IS AN EVENT, NOT AN INDIVIDUAL!"
Moving onto SUCCESS!!! My hunky hubs ran his first 5k and placed 3rd! You go Baby!
Happy Monday!
SHO
Friday, March 30, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
~Don't Overextend Your Raise!~

*photo credit-Ron Niebrugge*
A very common mistake...
Did you get a raise or are you expecting a raise for your household?
Do you have big plans for that money already?
Will you be playing catch-up due to living outside your current income?
I've found that raises (usually minimal) really don't help most people that much. It is almost as if people get a false sense of security and go overboard, but in little ways. Example: You typically spend $100 per month eating out. Now that you have a raise you don't think twice about eating out a couple more times per month. At the end of the month you have spent $200-$300, when you really only had $100 to spend still.
Or
Your hubby gets a $200 raise per month and decides he needs new truck. The new truck payment is $450. Technically, he is getting a $250 pay cut now that he has a payment instead of driving the car that is paid for. Ouch!
Or
You get a somewhat substantial raise and decide that you need to upgrade your home by doubling in size & payment. Most people forget to budget for the utilities and other expenses that come with a larger home. Being home poor is no fun! Trust me!
I've seen this mistake in almost everyone I know. No joke! I can say this because we have made the same mistakes too. Not proud, just honest.
It is really hard to get ahead when you don't budget every cent. I'm not saying to not enjoy the raise. Go out for a special meal, but then get back on track. Don't go out and get crazy. Plan out that raise to truly work for you and for your family. As always, give your first fruits to the One who gave it all.
Be blessed~
SHO
Monday, March 26, 2012
~Coupon Mailer & Asking Questions Pays Off BIG!~
"Ask and it shall be given to you;
Seek and you will find;
Knock and the door will be open to you."
~Matthew 7:7
In the fall we got a coupon mailer for a dentist in our town. I always check those coupon fliers because they are usually great savings. After all, it cost them money to print them and send them. They want your business!
The coupon was for dental x-rays, exam, cleaning, etc and they would only charge what your insurance pays. This was a big deal since our insurance only covers a percentage and we have a deductible on cleanings (something terrible like that). Anyway, we usually spend several hundred annually at the dentist just to get our teeth cleaned.
So, we thought we would give them a try. We both had good experiences and the office staff was really nice. I spoke to the office manager and asked if she could honor the same discount on our next visit. She said she would have to re-evaluate when the time came.
Well, the time is next week! My hunky hubs called her and simply asked if she would honor the discount again (which means they write off what insurance doesn't pay). She said "sure"!
Sometimes you just have to ask! It is amazing how a coupon mailer and a 30 second conversation saved us hundreds at the dentist!
Some junk mail really isn't "junk"! Be sure to scan it before tossing it.
Happy Monday Sassy Savers!
SHO
Sunday, March 25, 2012
~JBF Dallas 1/2 Price Sale TODAY!~
JBF Dallas 1/2 Price Sale TODAY!
Mesquite Rodeo Exhibit Hall
Today, March 25, 2012
Sunday noon-6pm (1/2 price!)
Go shop & save 50%!
Happy Sunday!
SHO
Mesquite Rodeo Exhibit Hall
Today, March 25, 2012
Sunday noon-6pm (1/2 price!)
Go shop & save 50%!
Happy Sunday!
SHO
Friday, March 23, 2012
~JBF Dallas Sale This Weekend!~
It's not too late to go to the JBF Dallas sale this weekend!
Find great deals on everything you need for babies & children including:
cribs • joggers • strollers • nursery items • baby & children's clothing • maternity
toys, toys, toys! • books • family DVDs • dress-up clothing • playsets • and more!
LOCATION: Mesquite Rodeo Exhibit Hall
SALE DATES: March 22-25, 2012
Open to the public:
Thursday-Saturday
10am-6pm
Sunday noon-6pm (1/2 price!)
Happy Shopping!
SHO
Find great deals on everything you need for babies & children including:
cribs • joggers • strollers • nursery items • baby & children's clothing • maternity
toys, toys, toys! • books • family DVDs • dress-up clothing • playsets • and more!
LOCATION: Mesquite Rodeo Exhibit Hall
SALE DATES: March 22-25, 2012
Open to the public:
Thursday-Saturday
10am-6pm
Sunday noon-6pm (1/2 price!)
Happy Shopping!
SHO
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
~JBF Dallas Sale Starts Tomorrow!~
Okay Sassy Savers now is the time to SAVE money! Yesterday was merchandise drop-off and today was the pre-sale. Tomorrow the sale is open to the public. Let me just say that it was so hard to stick to my $25 budget! I found so many things that I wanted to buy for my daughter. I'm proud to say that I only spent $23 (with tax) and got 7 items of clothing that are SUPER cute and of good quality.
If you have never been to a JBF sale, you must go! It will change the way you shop!
EVENT: JBF Dallas Sale!
LOCATION: Mesquite Rodeo Exhibit Hall
SALE DATES: March 22-25, 2012
Open to the public:
Thursday-Saturday
10am-6pm
Sunday noon-6pm (1/2 price!)
Happy Shopping!
SHO
Monday, March 19, 2012
~JBF Dallas Starts This Week!~
The BIG event is this week! Make plans to attend and shop till you drop. There is 36,000 square feet filled with awesome deals.
EVENT: JBF Dallas Sale!
LOCATION: Mesquite Rodeo Exhibit Hall
SALE DATES: March 22-25, 2012
Open to the public:
Thursday-Saturday
10am-6pm
Sunday noon-6pm (1/2 price!)
Happy Monday!
SHO
Friday, March 16, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
~Save Money On Your Pet!~
Let me start by saying that I am NOT a doctor or a vet. Period. However, I do know how to save money ;)
We saved over $100 yesterday just by simply doing a couple of things:
1) First we looked up an issue my dog, Gracie Faith, was having on her ear. Once we figure out that we couldn't figure it out, we went onto step #2.
2) Call the vet and ask questions! Most people just make an appointment without asking questions. My husband called 2 different vet offices to ask their office visit prices. The second (more expensive) office asked if we lived in the country. My husband said "yes" and then she asked if we were having a fly problem? The crazy thing is that we had noticed a huge fly problem right around the time this happened. We thought it may have something to do with the horses behind us. Anyway, she diagnosed it over the phone! FREE OF CHARGE!
3) Treat it yourself! This was such an easy fix for us. We clean the area with antibacterial soap, put antibiotic cream on it and then cover it with petroleum jelly everyday until it is gone. All supplies we already had on hand.
I'm fully aware that all issues are not this easily fixed. Just be mindful that you can usually get a good idea of what is wrong before you go to the doctor. If you can't treat it at home, by all means seek professional help. However, sometimes it really is an easy & cheap fix!
Happy Thursday!
SHO
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
~JBF is 1 Week Away!~
JBF Dallas is 1 week away! You still have time to get your items together to sell. I've been working on my items all week. Can't wait!
For more information go HERE!
Happy Tuesday!
SHO
Monday, March 12, 2012
~Join Nielsen Consumer Panel!~
Join Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel!
Earn valuable points, which are redeemable for:
*Electronics
*Household Items
*Jewelry
*Toys
*Gift Cards
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Go HERE to get started!
Happy Monday!
SHO
Friday, March 9, 2012
~Pampers Coupons!~
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
~Who is using coupons?~
Wanted to share with you some FASCINATING data on couponing. Actually, it is on who is using coupons!
"Households with incomes of $100,000 or more are twice as likely to coupon as those who earn less than $35,000. College-degree holders are also twice as likely to use coupons as those who did not graduate from high school."
This is interesting, yet not all that surprising to me. When I do coupon seminars, it is usually my friends & their friends who come. Typically, we all have college degrees and many of the girls are full-time working professionals. Most of the husbands are working professionals with college degrees as well.
To read the full CNBC article go HERE.
Does this surprise you?
"Households with incomes of $100,000 or more are twice as likely to coupon as those who earn less than $35,000. College-degree holders are also twice as likely to use coupons as those who did not graduate from high school."
This is interesting, yet not all that surprising to me. When I do coupon seminars, it is usually my friends & their friends who come. Typically, we all have college degrees and many of the girls are full-time working professionals. Most of the husbands are working professionals with college degrees as well.
To read the full CNBC article go HERE.
Does this surprise you?
Monday, March 5, 2012
~Give Yourself Grace With Your Budget~
Give yourself GRACE with your budget.
This is something that I don't do very well! I am so number driven that it is hard for me to give myself GRACE when life happens. Well friends, life happened in February! It was the worst savings month that we've had in years. There were several extra expenditures (private school Spring semester fees, field trip, parties, extra gas, etc) that had to be paid that really messed up my bottom line.
Luckily, we were still able to save some money. However, I didn't come anywhere near hitting my goals for the month. The good news...March is a new month!
The beauty of having goals & a budget is that you can start over at any point. Re-calibrate your plan of attack and get started! I encourage you to not give up hope if you have a bad month. It happens. Give yourself GRACE and try really hard the next month to watch every dime spent. You can do it!
Happy Monday!
SHO
Friday, March 2, 2012
~InkGarden - $2.00 Travel Mug!~
USE CODE: TRAVEL2 for a $11.99 credit, which will give you a Travel Mug for $2. Expires Apr. 1, 2012.
Go HERE to get started!
Think ahead for Mother's Day & Father's Day gifts!
SHO
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