Tips for Having A Merry Christmas (And Not Going Broke) Part II

If you missed Part I on Tips for Having a Merry Christmas (And Not Going Broke) see my previous post giving you 5 great tips to get you started off this holiday season in the frugal zone. 

Frugality doesn't have to mean "cheap" and it doesn't have to mean "not fun." All it means is you are savvy with your money and time. You are creative. Organized. That you are thoughtful about where you put your resources. The fact that you are reading this and taking the time to figure how to make this work for you and your family should be enough to give yourself a pat on the back. 

Tips For Having a Merry Christmas (And Not Going Broke) Part 1

This post is for those who get overwhelmed with the outward flow of cash that happens this time of year. If you're looking for tips on being "happy" this Christmas, this is a start, but not a complete list beyond how to save some money. If you've got kids, this post is for you. If you buy gifts every year, this post is for you. I think we can all benefit from using a few tricks up our sleeve so we can survive the holidays without having to sell our house by January.

The holidays are expensive. No doubt. The average American spends roughly $800 a year on presents alone (according to Forbes.com). Not to mention all the upcoming travel expenses, gatherings at our home, decorations, food for all the parties, our electricity bill and do we really need to get our pet a Christmas gift, too!?? Yes, it would be nice and hopefully with a few of these tips you'll be able to have something for your furry friend under the tree this year, as well.

Publix Shopping Trip 8/8 $55 Worth in Groceries for $9!

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My little boy pretty excited about his "new" Publix big rig truck I got him from Goodwill

Hello Thursday! Here we are again! I feel like this week came and went and I was left piecing together a few good deals from the Publix ad during the kids naptimes. I must say, I loved the freebies this week, especially the money maker deal on Honey Bunches of Oats. I've read a lot of conflicting blogs suggesting that you can't do this deal with the coupons. So I called over to my Publix to ask and they confirmed the coupon would work with no problems. I had them put aside a few boxes for me and I didn't have any issues at check out.

Here's the breakdown for 8/8...