One Thrifty Chick

Monday, March 23, 2009

Week in Review

Total Savings.......Week of 3/16-3/23

Cable/Internet savings: $50 monthly view post about this here.
Phone savings: $47 monthly view post about this here.
Garden savings: $20 view here.
Home Decor savings: $10 view here.
Coupon savings: $55 had some coupons for free items that expire next week, so I wanted to use them.
Please feel free to share your savings!

Haggel the Cable Company

About a week ago, I saw on the news people that are not happy with their utility fees, so they are doing something about it. I was very skeptical...as I usually am about everything. But I figured it couldn't hurt to try to save a couple dollars. So, I pulled out my Cable and Internet bill through Comcast. My starting point was $150 a month for standard cable and Internet....no fancy stuff. I contacted Comcast through Live Chat on their website and had the most pleasant conversation. I started by stating that I was tried of paying such high fees for cable and Internet service, could they do better with our decreasing my service. Well wouldn't you know that within about a half hour, My total bill was lowered by $50 a month and now my family enjoys Premium movie channels! It was worth it! Next I moved on to my Verizon phone account. I was paying $60 a month...nothing fancy, and within about 10 minutes, that expense dropped to $13 a month!

Give it a try with your accounts!

Back to the blog

Wow...It has been a long time since I have blogged. I guess sometimes life gets in the way! Well, I am going to get back in the habit. So please check back often for any deals and steals I might find!

Join me in my Battle

Since December 2008, I have decide to battle the battle of the buldge. My long term goal is to loose 135 lbs. of weight. While I would absolutely love to do it over night, I am convinced that slowly is the best way to go. I have discovered Spark People. I would like to share the "Spark" with you! This website is not a diet plan, but a way of life, a support team, and a motivational tool. I have found everything I need on Spark People to help me in my battle. SO far, I have lost 15lbs. Please visit Sparkpeople.com and see for yourself! Did I mention it is completely FREE!! Please...join me in my quest.

FREE Shopping!

Visit http://www.jcpenny.com/ and purchase $10 worth of product and enter promo code: BUDDING and you will receive $10 off your purchase. I just purchased new curtains for my bedroom and only paid for shipping!

Visit Springhill and it has to be through that link. Fill your shopping cart with $20 worth of plants and you will receive $2o off your order...once again, I only paid for shipping!

Check out some of these other spring deals:

$20 off your $50 order at Guerney's Exp. 5/31/09
$20 off your order at Michigan Bulb
Restaurant.com purchase gift certificates for your areas' restaurants at a discount!
Vistaprint.com free business cards and other personalized items.
Choose Any 1 Pan FREE. Get Yours Now, While Supplies Last. $20 Value!
Free Nutri-grain Bar.