tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post3162790057989433263..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Living on a Budget by Syndi PowellPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-2876162554243306552013-08-10T06:22:42.423-07:002013-08-10T06:22:42.423-07:00Rula, we have the gas points here too. It's am...Rula, we have the gas points here too. It's amazing how fast they add up especially since my family and I spend enough on food!Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-62456748580803976662013-08-09T04:03:34.639-07:002013-08-09T04:03:34.639-07:00Syndi, I'm so inspired by you! I used to keep ...Syndi, I'm so inspired by you! I used to keep all my coupons so organized. Now they're stuffed in an envelope in my purse. I have no idea how much I've saved, but I do clip and use them. I did once read that you have to watch out about buying things you normally wouldn't, just bc there's a coupon available. <br /><br />The one thing I do save a lot on is gas. Our grocery storeRula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-91694560979552663132013-08-08T17:43:15.283-07:002013-08-08T17:43:15.283-07:00Muriel, you won a copy of my book. You can email y...Muriel, you won a copy of my book. You can email your address to me at syndipowell at yahoo.comSyndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-56654483113952865762013-08-08T17:41:45.122-07:002013-08-08T17:41:45.122-07:00Thanks, Tori. I'll check it out!Thanks, Tori. I'll check it out!Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-89375246536781841422013-08-07T20:02:45.362-07:002013-08-07T20:02:45.362-07:00You get it on your smartphone (Itunes store or pla...You get it on your smartphone (Itunes store or play store). You link it to your facebook. Then you have certain number of offer spots. You fill these spots with offers. You can search by item (great for in the store so you are not tempted to buy something you aren't already), department, or collection. You earn more spots by completing tasks or hitting mile stones. For example one is tbazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02299397963942881421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-86317501308042211202013-08-07T19:30:57.979-07:002013-08-07T19:30:57.979-07:00Tori, what's the Cartwheel app? I see you post...Tori, what's the Cartwheel app? I see you posting about it on Target.com, but I'm not sure what it is.Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-65314494556744929952013-08-07T19:28:48.735-07:002013-08-07T19:28:48.735-07:00I like to combine Manufacturer, Store coupons, Car...I like to combine Manufacturer, Store coupons, Cartwheel App, 5% Debit card discount and The sales ad at Target. (Plus my discount) <br />tbazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02299397963942881421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-82763904921033505082013-08-07T16:29:17.544-07:002013-08-07T16:29:17.544-07:00I love store coupons too, Pamela! Our Kroger here ...I love store coupons too, Pamela! Our Kroger here does that about every eight to twelve weeks. And sometimes, we get free items :) This last time, it was free salad dressing which we go through a lot of here!Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-90658788598315601532013-08-07T16:27:25.747-07:002013-08-07T16:27:25.747-07:00Jennifer, I'm all about convenience too but wh...Jennifer, I'm all about convenience too but when our salaries got cut, we had to make the changes. This works for us, but it doesn't work for everyone.Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-60927504273470087662013-08-07T16:26:05.369-07:002013-08-07T16:26:05.369-07:00It's amazing the different places you can find...It's amazing the different places you can find good deals. Enjoy Geezer Day tomorrow!Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29066487140945035792013-08-07T16:24:27.905-07:002013-08-07T16:24:27.905-07:00Oooo, those are good tips. I have to remember that...Oooo, those are good tips. I have to remember that when I start sending out books. Thanks, Karen!Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-91975176185742045022013-08-07T16:23:45.183-07:002013-08-07T16:23:45.183-07:00If you have the time to spend, coupons can really ...If you have the time to spend, coupons can really save you money. And there's so many places online that you can find coupons for items that you use and places you visit. <br /><br />Have fun with your daughter and granddaughters!Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-74799703005067115902013-08-07T16:22:06.975-07:002013-08-07T16:22:06.975-07:00Liz, that's a great point. I do submit to impu...Liz, that's a great point. I do submit to impulse buying, but that's hard to do when you're not in the store! LOLSyndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-42549785833976602132013-08-07T08:39:58.269-07:002013-08-07T08:39:58.269-07:00Oh, I'm in awe. I coupon here and there, but ...Oh, I'm in awe. I coupon here and there, but never take the time to really go for it. Luckily, as a Fry's member, they track my purchases and every three months I get in store coupons, which I love.Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-4035294556248185822013-08-07T07:48:01.385-07:002013-08-07T07:48:01.385-07:00Hi Syndi! I think you lost me at 'money saving...Hi Syndi! I think you lost me at 'money saving tip' lol. I wish I had some, but I really don't. As much as we complain about the money we 'waste', we are all about convenience. I HATE shopping, so if I can go to one place for everything-I will...But maybe we should start getting smarter about how we spend:) Great post! I'm always fascinated by those extreme couponing Jennifer Snow https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612858248083325495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-48691828566747308512013-08-07T07:24:21.722-07:002013-08-07T07:24:21.722-07:00Syndi - good for you and your husband! After almo...Syndi - good for you and your husband! After almost eight years of not having enough money to cover expenses, our lives are so pared down to absolute essentials that there are few places to cut. We do have a store in town called Deals Only (Astoria has about 12,000 population) that buys lots from stores gone out of business or turning over inventory. The deals are usually phenomenal. Like $5 Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-5443056871695751042013-08-07T07:24:02.558-07:002013-08-07T07:24:02.558-07:00Syndi, you've inspired me! I'm going to fo...Syndi, you've inspired me! I'm going to follow your example since I won't be teaching in September- a paycheck gone from our budget! One writer money saving tip is if you use media mail to send your book prizes, it's cheaper and if you use library mailing rate when mailing books to librarians, it is cheaper still!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-3190921696613658912013-08-07T07:11:59.298-07:002013-08-07T07:11:59.298-07:00I'm impressed Syndi. I buy the Sunday paper, b...I'm impressed Syndi. I buy the Sunday paper, but then give it to my sister who loves to clip coupons. I should, but I'm such a brand specific buyer. I've wondered if it really works and apparently if you're serious it does. My daughter with the twins are due in today and we school shop for the girls. I've been watching for sales. And there's a place called retailmenot.com rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-1469776223094292732013-08-07T04:53:49.808-07:002013-08-07T04:53:49.808-07:00I so admire this, but I admit I don't do much ...I so admire this, but I admit I don't do much of it. One thing I do is try to stay out of the store between grocery-shopping trips, because impulse buying is definitely my enemy.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com