http://www.financegetspersonal.com Personal Finance Blog of a Girl Trying to Get Out of Debt and Change Careers Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:15:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have been shopping so much this week, it's crazy! But I can't believe all the bargains out there. Here are the places I visited in addition to CVS this week. WalMart: 4 One-Subject Notebooks - On Sale for $0.05 Each 2 10-Packs of Bic Cristal Pens - On Sale for ... http://www.financegetspersonal.com/2008/07/26/this-weeks-savings/ I just ran the numbers for our "staycation," and we came in at $999.37 - $0.64 under budget! While $1,000 might seem a little steep considering we didn't have to travel a long distance or pay for lodging, we were definitely able to enjoy ourselves for less than the price of ... http://www.financegetspersonal.com/2008/07/22/staycation-report/ Before: After: At $1,130 for the bed and frame (minus the $75 delivery fee that will be refunded), it's not the cheapest purchase ever, but definitely worthwhile in my opinion! http://www.financegetspersonal.com/2008/07/22/mattress-before-and-after-pics/ As you may know, I began visiting CVS regularly to take advantage of their Extra Care Bucks program last month. So far, I've *saved* $522.58. Although I'm technically still on "staycation," here's what I snagged this week in case you'd like to play along at home... L'Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo and ... http://www.financegetspersonal.com/2008/07/20/todays-cvs-trip/ I'm *technically* not supposed to be on the Internet this week, since we're on our "staycation." I should be back with a new post on Sunday or Monday! http://www.financegetspersonal.com/2008/07/14/im-on-staycation-this-week/ I currently use AT&T U-verse for my high speed Internet and television service. Last week, I received a referral offer from the company and would like to offer this deal to anyone who is shopping around for services or already planning on switching to U-verse: If you sign up for ... http://www.financegetspersonal.com/2008/07/12/support-this-blog-and-get-a-gift-card-when-you-sign-up-for-att-u-verse/ If you haven't heard of Restaurant.com, you should check it out. Today! Because if you enter the code DELICIOUS, you can get a certificates to your favorite restaurants for half price (expires this Sunday). Just do a search for restaurants near your ZIP (there were 84 within a 30-mile radius ... http://www.financegetspersonal.com/2008/07/11/50-off-restaurantcom-certificates-25-certificate-for-5/ From my Panda Express fortune cookie: "You need to work on your exercise routine" Hmm...I guess the Panda knows its customers. http://www.financegetspersonal.com/2008/07/11/i-think-my-fortune-cookie-just-insulted-me/ Ah, the great "do-it-yourself or hire someone else to do it?" debate (also known as "time or money?"). Well, I'm ready to chime in... I have a notoriously dirty car. Not the kind with all lots of trash in it, just the kind with lots of dog hair, food crumbs and ... http://www.financegetspersonal.com/2008/07/10/a-new-way-to-decide-whether-to-diy-or-hire-someone/ Co Signer Needed Reply to: sale-746982363@craigslist.org Date: 2008-07-08, 11:50AM CDT I was going through a young and stupid time- co signed on stuff with my ex- and now I'm paying about $900 a month in debt payments. I can't get a loan from the bank- to get settlements on my payments due- because ... http://www.financegetspersonal.com/2008/07/09/strange-but-sad-craigslist-request-scam/