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CVS Deals and Freebies Week of 12/25/17

December 31st, 2017 at 09:10 pm

I had a few EBs I needed to use up and I was lucky to find some great clearance deals and even some Money Makers!!! Normally I wouldn't buy the OGX since it was just a conditioner and no matching shampoo, but since it was free I had to grab it! Love freebies!!
Also everything was paid for with my CVS giftcards earned from my Discover Rewards, so I didn't actually pay anything OOP at all!!



Physicians Formula Eye Makeup Remover (Bought 4)
Regular Price $5.49
-$3.00 Beauty Club EB
*Earned $6.00 EB for each
Final Price + Tax = .90 Money Maker Each!!
(Marked $3.00 Each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $3.00 each on FB on 2/18/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $3.00 on FB on 5/6/18

Colgate 2-in-1 Toothpaste and Mouthwash
Regular Price $4.99
-$2.00 Sale Price
*Earned $2.00 EB
Final Price + Tax = $1.18
(Marked $2.50 for rummage sale)

Suave Professionals Shampoo and Conditioner (Bought 3)
Regular Price $4.29 each
-$3.22 Clearance Price Each
Final Price + Tax = $1.14 Each
(Marked $2.00 Each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $2.00 each on FB on 3/31/19

CVS Brand Antibacterial Wipes
Regular Price $2.99
-$2.25 Clearance Price
Final Price + Tax = .79
(Marked $2.00 for rummage sale)

OGX Conditioner
Regular Price $8.29
-$6.22 Clearance Price
-$2.07 CVS Coupon Machine Coupon ($3.00 off OGX)
Final Price = Free!!
(Marked $4.00 for rummage sale)

Giftcard Inventory

December 31st, 2017 at 01:58 am

We usually get giftcards from MO's employer for Christmas, but they didn't do giftcards this year, so no Visa or MasterCard GCs. But we still have a very large balance. The ones for restaurants go quickly in the summer time when we have softball. Menards and CVS are always revolving balances for resell items. Medora is a tourist town and MO won a giftcard there that we can use on food, hotel, entertainment, souvenirs, etc. So we will try to plan a weekend vaca there this summer.

Applebees $2.00
Applebees $25.00
Applebees $25.00
Applebees $25.00
Applebees $25.00
Applebees $25.00
Applebees $25.00
Buffalo Wild Wings $25.00
Buffalo Wild Wings $25.00
Buffalo Wild Wings $25.00
CVS $5.00
CVS $10.00
CVS $10.00
CVS $40.15
Discover Cashback Rewards $503.95
JCPenney $9.24
Kohls $25.00
Massage $50.00
McDonalds $100.00
Medora $1000.00
Menards $23.39
Menards $29.79
Menards $50.00
Menards $102.73
Menards $111.48
Menards $299.68
Outback Steakhouse $25.00
Outback Steakhouse $50.00
Papa Johns $10.00
Papa Johns $10.00
Red Lobster $50.00
Scheels $15.00
Scheels $25.00
Scheels $25.00
Starbucks $3.72
Target $5.00
Target $16.00
Texas Roadhouse $50.00
TGIFridays $25.00
Total $2907.13

2018 Goals

December 30th, 2017 at 11:49 pm

It's hard to do a lot of detailed planning for 2018 because we will be having medical bills and we don't know exactly how much those will be, and we also have a renter moving out as of Feb 1st and no new tenant lined up yet. Also since we know we have medical bills coming up we changed our medical plan for 2018 to a more expensive plan, and also started contributing to our HSA again, so my take home pay will be less, but it should be the best for us in the long run to keep bills manageable.

But for now we can at least see where we will be with the minimum payments on our debts and other personal goals.


2018 Goals

Savings
-Pay in cash for Vegas trip
-Keep savings at/above $5K by end of year

Debt
-Mom Loan #2 (From $17,327.47 to $10,410.84)
-Store Loan (From $7,116.12 to $4,078.11)
-Rental #1 Mortgage (From $149,980.00 to $146,380.00)
-Rental #2 Mortgage (From $83,740.75 to $81,520.75)
-Our House (From $246,688.21 to $241,855.85)
-STRETCH GOAL Total Debt Balance down to $474K or less. That would be if things go well and we could payoff the Mom Loan. That would put us down $30,852.55 for the year (Currently at $504,852.55).

Retirement
-Continue contributing 6% to 401K
-Research and review allocations of ROTH and make appropriate adjustments

Health
-Be positive and thankful for what I have
-Lose 50lbs

Home Improvements and Rental Updates
-Complete minor repairs at Rental #1 (hole in wall)
-Plant bigger/better garden at new house

How did we do on 2017 Goals?

December 30th, 2017 at 11:42 pm

Here is our 2017 Goals and how we did on them. Our savings went up $8620.00, and our debt went down $20,792.19. That's almost a $30K swing in the right direction! We also did a lot of updates to Rental #2 including a brand new deck, which we paid for in cash ($3K+).
If we didn't have so many unknowns in 2018 we could have been more aggressive with the debt paydown, but I think it's best to be safe for now.

2017 Goals

Savings
-Pay in cash for trip to Laughlin -Goal Met!
-Pay in cash for Vegas trip for SIL 21st BD -Goal Met!
-Keep savings at/above $5K by end of year -Goal Met! Currently at $16,935!

Debt
-Payoff Mom Loan #2 (Current balance $24,107.25 with $900 in separate savings account to pay it off) - We do have enough in savings to payoff the Mom Loan right now, but since we are going to have a lot of medical bills in 2018, and right now we have a renter moving out on Feb 1 and no one set up to move in yet, we are waiting till things are more secure before we drain savings.
-Store Loan (From $10,094.05 to $7,116.12) - Goal Met!
-Rental #1 Mortgage (From $154,200.00 to $149,990.00) -Goal Met!
-Rental #2 Mortgage (From $85,917.82 to $83,800.00) -Goal Met!
-Our House (From $251,325.62 to $246,688.21) -Goal Met!
-STRETCH GOAL Total Debt Balance down to $490K or less. That is down $35,933.12 for the year (Currently at $525,933.12) - If we drained savings to payoff the Mom Loan we would meet and exceed the stretch goal, but for now we just need to sit tight to see what 2018 will bring for medical bills and renters.

Retirement
-Continue contributing 6% to 401K - Goal Met!
-Research and review allocations of ROTH and make appropriate adjustments - Didn't do this at all - FAIL

Health
-Be positive and thankful for what I have -Still working on this mindset
-Lose 50lbs before Vegas Trip (July 2017) - I did lose 20 before we went to Vegas, but since then gained back about 10

Home Improvements and Rental Updates
-Complete minor repairs at Rental #1 (hole in wall) - Not done, but since our renter is moving out we should be able to get this done soon
-Complete minor repairs at Rental #2 (porch step, landscaping) - Done as well as new deck
-Plant bigger/better garden at new house - I didn't get any garden planted at all this year

$20K Update

December 30th, 2017 at 08:26 pm

Current Balance $16,775.00
+$35.00 FB Sales
+$50.00 My Payday to Our Savings
+$75.00 My Payday to Mom Loan Savings
Balance $16,935.00

Local Savings $5870.00
GC Savings $1025.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $4320.00
Capital 360 Savings (Mom Loan Payback Account)$2955.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #1)$1265.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #2)$1500.00
Total Savings = $16,935.00

52 Week Challenge
2018 Total = $45 (Week 1-9)

FB Sales Week of 12/25/17

December 30th, 2017 at 08:06 pm

I'm logging sales a few days early this week as I am planning on work OT for holiday pay on January 1st for some extra money. We had a couple sales that were picked up at my Moms house. Sales for the week were $68.00!!

Sale #820(SH) $11.00
Chapstick Brand Holiday Packs - We paid $1.33
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $1.67

Christmas Emoji Blankets (2) - We paid .94 each
Sold for $4.00 each
Profit = $6.12

Sale #821 (JF) $32.00
Christmas Emoji Blankets - We paid .94 each
Sold for $4.00 each
Profit = $3.06

Frozen Waffle Maker - We paid $7.98
Sold for $15.00
Profit = $7.02

Crest Toothbrush Packs - We paid $1.32
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $1.68

Toy Shopping Cart - Free Curbside Find!
Sold for $10.00
Profit = $10.00

Sale #822 (SS) $6.00
Bath and Body Shower Gel - We paid $4.74
Sold for $6.00 each
Profit = $1.26

Sale #823 (AK) $12.00
Baby Converse Sneakers - We paid $4.53
Sold for $12.00
Profit = $7.47

Sale #824 (DA) $7.00
Old Navy PJ Pants (Me) - I paid $2.13
Sold for $7.00
Profit = $4.87



Ahh Baby Converse!

December 30th, 2017 at 06:24 pm

I still need to use some of my Wellness money from work ($200 per year) so I stopped at Famous Footwear to pick up some tennis shoes I had ordered online from them for in store pickup, and of course I checked the clearance area and found this adorable Baby Converse! On clearance for only $5.00!! Plus I had a 15% coupon, making them only $4.53 after tax! I already sold them for $12.00!! Now I think I should have maybe priced them higher, but still a great profit and quick turnaround!



Baby Converse
Regular Price $35.00
-$30.00 Clearance Price
-.75 Coupon for 15% off
Final Price + Tax = $4.53
*ETA - Sold for $12.00 on FB on 12/25/17
Profit = $7.47

Awesome McDonalds Giftcard Deal!!

December 30th, 2017 at 12:23 am

McDonalds has this awesome deal right now! Buy $100 in McDonalds Arch Giftcards and get this punchcard free!! You get a Big Mac or Breakfast Sandwich free every week all year! That’s like $300+ in free food! Sweet!!!

Debt Update - 12/22/17

December 29th, 2017 at 10:23 pm

A week late in posting, but here is our latest update!

$1014.43 paid off in the last 2 weeks!!!

Celebrations for this update:
-$1014.43 paid off in the last 2 weeks!
-My Mortgage went under the next $1000 mark and under $150
-Our Mortgage went under the next $1000 mark!
-Total Debt went under the next $1000 mark!


Student Loan $0
Payback Savings $0
David's Bridal $0
Scheel's Card $0
Total Rewards $0
LOC - US Bank $0
Ring Iddeal $0
Best Buy $0
HELOC $0
Store Loan $7,116.12
Mom Loan #2 $17,327.47
MO Mortgage $83,740.75
My Mortgage $149,980.00
Our Mortgage $246,688.21
Total = $504,852.55

Down $1014.43 in the last 2 weeks!!

Starting total was $587,351.27
$82,498.72 paid off since 6/19/15 (including downpayment on house)!!!!!

We have $2880 in a savings account to pay off the Mom Loan, so the amount we still owe that is $14,447.47.

CVS Clearance Shampoo/Conditioner Deals

December 29th, 2017 at 09:55 pm

CVS is clearancing out a lot of their shampoo/conditioners right now and we had some good coupons to get them very close to free!! Unfortunately some of them didn't have matching pairs, but for this cheap still good deals!


Herbal Essences Bio-Renew (Bought 11)(Not pictured)
Regular Price $6.99
-$3.50 Clearance Price Each
-$6.00 off two HE CVS Coupon App
Final Price + Tax = .72 each!!
(Marked $3.00-$3.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $3.50 each on FB on 12/2/18
*ETA - Sold 2 for $3.00 each on FB on 1/20/19
*ETA - Sold 1 for $3.00 each on FB on 6/20/20

OGX Shampoo/Conditioner (Bought 30)
Regular Price $8.29
-$6.22 Clearance Price Each
-$2.00 CVS Coupon Machine Coupon
-$5.00 Pharmacy EB Reward
-$3.00 Beauty Club EB Reward
Final Price + Tax = $1.79 Each!!!
(Marked $4.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 4 for $4.00 each on FB on 7/30/18
*ETA - Sold 2 for $4.00 each on FB on 8/5/18
*ETA - Gave 2 to my Step-MIL
*ETA - Sold 2 for $4.00 each on FB on 12/9/18
*ETA - Sold 12 for $4.00 each on FB on 12/30/18
*ETA - Sold 2 for $3.00 each on FB on 1/20/19
*ETA - Sold 2 for $4.00 each on FB on 2/3/19

Whole Blends Leave-In Conditioner (Bought 6)
Regular Price $7.49
-$5.62 Clearance Price Each
Final Price + Tax = $1.99 Each!
(Marked $4.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 on FB on 12/31/17
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 on FB on 1/7/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 on FB on 1/14/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 on FB on 12/16/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 on FB on 2/25/19
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 on FB on 3/31/19
Profit = $12.06

Herbal Essences 23oz (Bought 2)
Regular Price $6.59
-$3.30 Clearance Price Each
-$3.29 BOGO Free Coupon
Final Price + Tax = $1.75 Each!!
(Keeping these)

Selsun Blue (Bought 3)
Regular Price $9.79 Each
-$7.35 Clearance Price Each
Final Price + Tax = $2.60 Each
(Keeping these)

Aussie Shampoo (Bought 1)
Regular Price $4.29
-$2.14 Clearance Price
Final Price + Tax = $2.28
(Keeping these)


$20K Update - My first Ebates Check!

December 26th, 2017 at 06:03 pm

I got my first Ebates check and put it into savings. I also moved our Weekly Challenge money over to savings. We will start the 2018 Challenge right away!

Current Balance $15,305.00
+$50.00 FB Sales
+$19.15 Ebates
+.85 Even Out Amount
+$1400.00 2017 Weekly Challenge
Balance $16,775.00

Local Savings $5835.00
GC Savings $1025.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $4270.00
Capital 360 Savings (Mom Loan Payback Account)$2880.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #1)$1265.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #2)$1500.00
Total Savings = $16,775.00

52 Week Challenge
2018 Total = $0

FB Sales Week of 12/17/17

December 26th, 2017 at 05:56 pm

I didn't push a lot of sales this week with the busyness of Christmas and also we have two family members in the hospital, but I did have few items picked up and one person came and shopped for last minute gifts. Total sales were $77.00!!

Sale #816 (KB) $7.00

Old Navy PJ Pants (Me) - I paid $2.13 each
Sold for $7.00
Profit = $4.87

Sale #817 (AA) $18.00
Old Navy PJ Pants (3) (Me) - I paid $2.13 each
Sold for $6.00 each
Profit = $11.61

Sale #818 (JSM) $12.00
Conair Hair Dryer - We paid $5.65
Sold for $12.00
Profit = $6.35

Sale #819 (HL) $40.00
Christmas Cookie Cutters - We paid .51
Sold for $2.00
Profit = $1.49

Girls Red Lace Headband - We paid .11
Sold for $1.00
Profit = $.89

Finding Dory Creativity Set - We paid $5.81
Sold for $12.00
Profit = $6.19

GUM Toobrush 2pk - We paid $.41
Sold for $2.50
Profit = $2.09

Sally Hansen Sugar Shimmer Nail Polish (Me) - I paid $1.49
Sold for $2.50
Profit = $1.01

Sally Hansen Xtreme Nail Polish (Me) - I paid $.82
Sold for $2.50
Profit = $1.68

Colgate Spin Brush (2) - We paid $1.59 each
Sold for $5.00 each
Profit = $6.82

Old Navy PJ Pants Deals

December 26th, 2017 at 04:48 pm


During Black Friday Sales we got some new clothes for MO, he needed new pants and some new shirts. We got an extra % off for opening an Old Navy Card, so I opened one (bill is already paid) and also when you used the Old Navy Card one time anywhere other then Old Navy, you received a $30 Old Navy Coupon! So we used the card once to fill gas and received the $30 Old Navy Coupon. We really didn't need anymore clothes, so I searched out a deal! They had these cute PJ Pants on sale for only $5.00 and then we used the $30 coupon!

Old Navy PJ Pants (Bought 10)
Regular Price $16.00
-$11.00 Sale Price Each
-$30.00 Old Navy Coupon
+$1.30 Tax
+$0 Free Shipping
Total = $2.13 each
(Marked $7.00 each for rummage sale or 2/$12)
*ETA - Sold 3 for $6.00 each on FB on 12/17/17
*ETA - Sold 1 for $7.00 on FB on 12/17/17
*ETA - Sold 1 for $7.00 on FB on 12/25/17
*ETA - Sold 2 for $6.00 each on FB on 10/14/18
*ETA - Sold 2 for $6.00 each on FB on 12/2/18


$20K Update - Paid yearly home insurance bills :(

December 22nd, 2017 at 05:39 pm

Ouch that hurts! Just thankful right now that we have the savings to pay these bills. I am very nervous about our finances for next year. We haven't found a renter yet for Rental #1, we have big bills coming up for Real Estate Taxes for 2 of our properties, we will need to return the deposit to our renter that is moving out in February, and we will have some big medical expenses. Normally I dream big for New Years Financial Goals, but as of right now, I may just be hoping to get through the year without going into any new debt.

Little bit of good news is we did finish out the 52 week Challenge for 2017, so we will get that put into savings soon, and start over for 2018.

Current Balance $18,005.00
+$50.00 MO Payday to Our Savings (12/22)
+$220.00 FB Sales
+$30.00 Phone Bill Savings
-$2500.00 Home Insurance for 2 properties
-$200.00 Snowblower for MIL
-$300.00 Christmas Presents
Balance $15,305.00

Local Savings $4365.00
GC Savings $1025.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $4270.00
Capital 360 Savings (Mom Loan Payback Account)$2880.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #1)$1265.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #2)$1500.00
Total Savings = $15,305.00

52 Week Challenge
2017 Total = $1431.00 - COMPLETED!

FB Sales Week of 12/10/17 - Biggest Sales Week Ever!

December 18th, 2017 at 06:00 pm

My FB Sales were insane this last week!

Total Sales were $447.00!!!!

This is our biggest week ever for sales!

Sale #802 (LQ) $4.50
Key Finder (3) - We paid .22 each
Sold for $1.50 each
Profit = $3.84

Sale #803 (AVB) $22.00
Axe Body Wash Set - We paid $2.00 each
Sold for $7.00 each
Profit = $5.00

Bath and Body Shower Gel (2) - We paid $4.74 each
Sold for $6.00 each
Profit = $2.52

Fun Bubbles Set - We paid $.80
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $2.20

Sale #804 (DI) $6.00
Kids 4pc Bath Sets (2) - We paid $1.30 each
Sold for $3.00 each
Profit = $3.40

Sale #805 (JF) $53.00
Licensed Bubble Sets (7) - We paid $1.33 each
Sold for $3.00 each
Profit = $11.69

Fun Bubbles Set - We paid $.80
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $2.20

Bath and Body Foaming Hand Soap (5) - We paid $2.16 each
Sold for 5/$18
Profit = $7.20

Physicians Formula Mascara - Free after EB
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $5.00

For my Mom: 3 Xtra Laundry Detergent, $6.00

Sale #805 (NC) $65.50
Bath and Body Foaming Hand Soap (10) - We paid $2.16 each
Sold for 10/$36
Profit = $14.40

Axe Deodorant (2) - We paid .66 each
Sold for $2.50 each
Profit = $3.68

Old Spice Deodorant (2) - We paid .79 each
Sold for $2.50 each
Profit = $3.42

Kids Crest 3pc Toothbrush Set - We paid $1.32
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $1.68

Physicians Formula Mascara - Free after EB
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $5.00

Key Finder - We paid .22 each
Sold for $1.50 each
Profit = $1.28

Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner (4) - We paid $1.33 each
Sold for 4/$10
Profit = $4.68

Sale #806 (DA) $89.00
Earbuds (4) - We paid $1.33 each
Sold for $4.00 each
Profit = $10.68

Mike the Knight Training Ground - We paid $2.19
Sold for $8.00
Profit = $5.81

Mike the Knight Dragon Set - We paid $2.01
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $2.99

Christmas Elf Booties - We paid $.84
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $2.16

Kids 4pc Bath Sets - We paid $1.30 each
Sold for $3.00 each
Profit = $1.70

Star Wars Bubble Tin - We paid $2.65
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $2.35

Avengers Figurine - We paid $1.06
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $1.94

ELF Eyeliners (4) - We paid .07 each
Sold for $1.00 each
Profit = $3.72

Star Wars Death Star Hot Wheels Set - We paid $5.81
Sold for $17.00
Profit = $11.19

Almay Shadow Softies (4) - We paid $.38
Sold for $2.00 each
Profit = $6.48

Flower Makeup Set (4) - We paid $1.99 each
Sold for 4/$15
Profit = $7.04

For My Mom: Soldering Iron, $4.00.

Sale #807 (AH) $60.00
Bath and Body Foaming Hand Soap (10) - We paid $2.16 each
Sold for 10/$36
Profit = $14.40

Bath and Body Body Wash (4) - We paid $4.74 each
Sold for $6.00 each
Profit = $5.04

Sale #808 (DA) $32.00
Girls Winter Hat Sets (4) - We paid $2.56 each
Sold for $5.00 each
Profit = $9.40

JOY Christmas Bib - We paid $.42
Sold for $2.00
Profit = $1.58

Ceramic Bowls (2) - We paid .50 each
Sold for $4.00 each
Profit = $7.00

Mini Lantern - We paid .80
Sold for $2.00
Profit = $1.20

Sale #809 (JO) $9.00
Kids Crest 3pc Toothbrush Set (2) - We paid $1.32
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $3.36

Kids Bathtime Shave Set - We paid $1.30
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $1.70

Sale #810 (JC) $3.00
Kids Smile Set - We paid .51
Sold for $3.00
Profit - $2.49

Sale #811 (LS) $36.00
Bath and Body Foaming Hand Soap (10) - We paid $2.16 each
Sold for 10/$36
Profit = $14.40

Sale #812 (CS) $6.00
Kids Crest 3pc Toothbrush Set (2) - We paid $1.32
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $3.36

Sale #813 (JZ) $45.00
Bath and Body Lotions (5) - We paid $4.53
Sold for $6.00 each
Profit = $7.35

Cat & Jack Santa Dress - We paid $2.12
Sold for $10.00
Profit = $7.88

Philips LED Lights - We paid $1.27
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $3.73

Sale #814 (KS) $10.00
Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner (4) - We paid $1.33 for 2 and .83 for 2.
Sold for 4/$10
Profit = $5.68

Sale #815 (SK) $6.00 (Sold to a friend so just sold for close to what we paid)
EOS Lipbalm 3pk - We paid $3.27
Sold for $3.50
Profit = $.23

EOS Single Lipbalm - We paid $1.78
Sold for $2.50
Profit = .72

$20K Update - We reached $18K

December 14th, 2017 at 02:15 pm

We reached $18K!! We have to pay a $2,500 home insurance bill for 2 of our houses in 2 weeks, so it will be short lived, but still pretty proud of getting this high and at Christmas time too! Will keep chucking our little deposits in there to try to keep on the high side of things!

Current Balance $17,880.00
+$50.00 My Payday to Our Savings (12/15)
+$75.00 My Payday to Mom Loan Savings (12/15)
Balance $18,005.00

Local Savings $7145.00
GC Savings $995.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $4220.00
Capital 360 Savings (Mom Loan Payback Account)$2880.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #1)$1265.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #2)$1500.00
Total Savings = $18,005.00

52 Week Challenge
2017 Total = $892.00(We have paid weeks 1-28 and 44-52)

Bath and Body Deals

December 13th, 2017 at 02:45 pm

Bath and Body Works runs some really great sales and promotions in the weeks before Christmas. I sold out of the lotions I have gotten from them a few weeks ago, so I decided to keep watching for more deals and was able to get a good deal on both shower gels and their foaming hand soaps. The profits per item aren't huge, but so far they sell very fast so that's a plus, and I love the products, so if I don't see them I can always use them myself too.



Shower Gels (Bought 8)
Regular Price $12.50 each
My Price After Discounts $3.75 each
+$7.94 Tax and Shipping
Final Price = $4.74 each
(Marked $6.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 6 for $6.00 each on FB on 12/10/17
*ETA - Sold 1 for $6.00 each on FB on 12/25/17
*ETA - Sold 1 for $6.00 each on FB on 12/2/18
Profit = $10.08



Foaming Hand Soaps (Bought 55)
Regular Price $6.50 each
My Price After Discounts $1.80 each
+$19.63 Tax and Shipping
Final Price = $2.16 each
(Marked $4.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 7 sets of 5 (35) for 5/$18 on FB on 12/10/17
*ETA - Sold 2 for $4.00 each on FB on 1/28/18
*ETA - Sold 1 set of 5 (5)for 5/$18 on FB on 7/15/18
*ETA - Sold 13 for $4.00 each on FB on 12/2/18
Profit = $101.20

$20K Update

December 11th, 2017 at 05:56 pm

Well we managed to get through paying the $1200 propane bill without taking anything out of savings!! That is a huge accomplishment!

We have to pay the $2500 home insurance bill for 2 of our houses in 2 weeks. We won't be able to swing that one without taking out of savings. But at least we got past the propane bill.

No news yet on any new renters for Rental #1.

Current Balance $17,760.00
+$10.00 Mortgage Savings
+$110.00 FB Sales
Balance $17,880.00

Local Savings $7145.00
GC Savings $995.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $4170.00
Capital 360 Savings (Mom Loan Payback Account)$2805.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #1)$1265.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #2)$1500.00
Total Savings = $17,880.00

52 Week Challenge
2017 Total = $892.00(We have paid weeks 1-28 and 44-52)

FB Sales Week of 12/4/17 - My 800th Sale!!

December 11th, 2017 at 04:58 pm

I had my 800th Sale!! And sales this week were $194.50!!!!


Sale #795 (KW) $10.00
Star Wars Holiday Lights - We paid $5.31
Sold for $10.00
Profit = $4.69

Sale #796 (JB) $12.00
Finding Dory creativity Kit - We paid $5.81
Sold for $12.00
Profit = $6.19

Sale #797 (SR) $23.00
Pioneer Woman Center Piece - We paid .37
Sold for $2.00
Profit = $1.63

Santa Milk Bottles(2) - We paid .26 each
Sold for $2.00 each
Profit = $3.48

Hello Kitty Long Sleeve Christmas T-shirts (3) - We paid .79 each
Sold for $4.00 each
Profit = $9.63

Physicians Formula - Free After EB
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $5.00

Sale #798 (SS) $27.50
Olay 400mL Body Wash (3) - We paid .88 each
Sold for $2.50 each
Profit = $4.86

Olay 23.6oz Body Wash - We paid $2.54
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $2.46

GUM Toothbrush 2pks (12) - We paid $.41 each
Sold for $2.50 each but gave a 50% discount on these as she was buying to make donations for Christmas. So sold for $1.25 each for the 2pks.
Profit = $10.08

Sale #799 (AS) $74.00
Colgate Toothpaste (4) - We paid .53 each
Sold for $2.50 each
Profit = $7.88

Conair Hair Dryer - We paid $5.65
Sold for $12.00
Profit = $6.35

Kids Play Shave Set (2) - We paid $1.30 each
Sold for $3.00 each
Profit = $3.40

Gillette Shave Set 3pc (2) - We paid $5.31
Sold for $8.00 each
Profit = $5.38

Healthtex Boys Winter Coat - We paid $1.06
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $3.94

EOS Single Lipbalm - We paid $1.05
Sold for $2.50
Profit = $1.45

Sketchers Sneakers - We paid $10.65
Sold for $20.00
Profit = $9.35

For my Mom - Makeup Removers $2.50

Sale #800 (SS) $20.00
Disney T-shirts (2) - We paid .96
Sold for $4.50 each
Profit = $7.08

Holiday T-shirts (3) - We paid .84 each
Sold 2 for $4.00 and 1 for $3.00
Profit = $8.48

Sale #801 (TB) $28.00
Kitchen/Microwave Cart (Me) - No longer need since roommate moved out
Sold for $20.00
Profit = $20.00

Colgate Spin Brush - We paid $1.59
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $3.41

Kids Bath Sets 4pc - We paid $1.30
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $1.70

Debt Update - 12/8/17

December 7th, 2017 at 04:04 pm

$685.72 paid off in the last 2 weeks!!!

Celebrations for this update:
-$685.72 paid off in the last 2 weeks!
-Our "bad debt" (Store Loan and Mom Loan) went under the next $1000 mark and under $25K!


Student Loan $0
Payback Savings $0
David's Bridal $0
Scheel's Card $0
Total Rewards $0
LOC - US Bank $0
Ring Iddeal $0
Best Buy $0
HELOC $0
Store Loan $7,231.76
Mom Loan #2 $17,327.47
MO Mortgage $83,925.75
My Mortgage $150,300.00
Our Mortgage $247,082.00
Total = $505,866.98

Down $685.72 in the last 2 weeks!!

Starting total was $587,351.27
$81.484.29 paid off since 6/19/15 (including downpayment on house)!!!!!

We have $2805 in a savings account to pay off the Mom Loan, so the amount we still owe that is $14,522.47.

CVS Cash Card Deal

December 7th, 2017 at 01:50 am

CVS has been having some great deals lately. They ran a cash card deal last week where when you send $30 on select PG you earn a $10 cash card. I did this deal 3 times.



Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner $4.00 each(Bought 18)
Crest Toothpaste $2.99 (Bought 6)
Dawn Dishsoap $.99 (Bought 3)
Total Merchandise = $92.91

Coupons Used:
$5.00 off 3 Pantene (6)
$2.00 Crest (6)
$4.00 off $14.00 CVS Coupon Machine (2)
$10.00 off $40.00 CVS Coupon Machine (2)
Total Coupons = $70.00

Rewards Earned:
$10.00 CVS Cash Card (3)
$18.00 Ibotta for Pantene
Total Rewards = $48.00

Total Merchandise $92.91
Total Coupons -$70.00
Total Rewards -$48.00
Total + $4.58 tax = $20.51 Money Maker!!!

For accounting purposes I am going to say the Dawn and the Crest were free and spread the overage over the Pantene. The Dawn we are keeping and the Crest we will mark $2.50 for rummage sale.
*ETA - Sold 2 Crest for $2.50 each on FB on 1/14/18
*ETA - Sold 2 Crest for $2.50 each at 9/22/18 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 2 Crest for $2.50 each on FB on 1/20/19
Profit = $15.00

So for 18 Pantene we were paid $1.14 each!!
(Marked $3.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 8 for $2.50 each on FB on 1/6/19
*ETA - Sold 4 for $2.50 each on FB on 1/20/19
*ETA - Sold 1 bigger size (17.7oz) for $4.00 on FB on 3/10/19
*ETA - Sold 2 for $2.50 each on FB on 11/3/19
*ETA - Sold 2 for $2.50 each on FB on 12/8/19
*ETA - Sold 1 for $2.50 each on FB on 1/5/20
Profit = $65.88!!!!

There was also a good deal on eyedrops:

Rohto Eyedrops (Bought 2)
Regular Price $13.99
-$2.00 Mfr Coupon
*Earned $7.00 EB
*Earned $5.00 Ibotta
Money Maker = $.01!
(Marked $5.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $3.00 on FB on 7/15/18
*ETA - One expired, so kept for personal use
Profit = $3.01

What happened to Noted Spending November??

December 6th, 2017 at 10:53 pm

Well that went straight out the window...that's where!

we were doing good at tracking spending till Christmas Shopping and Black Friday shopping hit. Things went crazy. So much shopping so many stores.

Besides all the Christmas shopping, tons of deals for resell, and normal needs, I also got a new laptop on Black Friday (Mine is 4 years old and slow as molasses so it was time).


Now that our renter is moving out we need to get even more serious about tracking and reducing our spending. I do think we were doing a good job until the holiday shopping frenzy happened. So hopefully we can stay on track and start 2018 on a good note!

Renter Moving Out - This could get ugly

December 6th, 2017 at 10:48 pm

Just one week after our basement renter moved out, we received notice from our renter in Rental #1 that they will be moving out as of 2/1/18. This renter has been in there since we started renting the house in Sept 2015, always pays rent on time, no problems whatsoever.....we are really sad to see them go!

This rental is in the very small town where we live and right now the housing market is terrible here. So many houses for sale. Population is only around 3K. It's very difficult to find renters.

Plus the renters that were living there had started building a patio on the back of the house with our permission. So they took off the old steps and poured concrete. Now it's Dec and they are going to move out and we have no steps on the back of our house.....UGH!

At least we have two months notice, and we can lower the rent to help find a renter too, but this was definitely not what we needed when we are trying to bulk up savings for medical services in 2018.

Boooooooo!!!!!

$20K Update

December 6th, 2017 at 10:40 pm

Current Balance $17,655.00
+$20.00 Ibotta Rebate
+$35.00 FB Sales
+$50.00 MO Payday to Our Savings (12/8)
Balance $17,760.00

Local Savings $7035.00
GC Savings $985.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $4170.00
Capital 360 Savings (Mom Loan Payback Account)$2805.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #1)$1265.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #2)
$1500.00
Total Savings = $17,760.00

52 Week Challenge
2017 Total = $892.00(We have paid weeks 1-28 and 44-52)

FB Sales Week of 11/26/17

December 4th, 2017 at 03:26 pm

Total Sales this week were $73.00!!

Sale #788 (HH) $20.00
Girls Nine West Boots - We paid $2.62
Sold for $20.00
Profit = $17.38

Sale #789 (SH) $12.00
Finding Dory Creativity Kit - We paid $5.81
Sold for $12.00
Profit = $6.19

Sale #790 (MAS) $6.00
Finding Dory Pez Set - We paid $2.65
Sold for $6.00
Profit = $3.35

Sale #791 (LS) $13.00
Carters Joy Sleeper - We paid .95
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $4.05

Santa Footsie Onesie - We paid $1.06
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $3.94

Christmas Sleepers - We paid .95
Sold for $3.00
Profit = $2.05

Sale #792 (DI) $7.00
Flipsies Doll - We paid $2.12
Sold for $7.00
Profit = $4.88

Sale #793 (DA) $1.00
Cupcake Box - We paid .16
Sold for $1.00
Profit = $.84

Sale #794 (JC) $14.00
Star Wars Holiday Lights - We paid $5.31
Sold for $10.00
Profit = $4.69

Mini Lights - We paid .31
Sold for $2.00
Profit = $1.69

Measuring Cup Set - We paid .22
Sold for $2.00
Profit = $1.78

CVS Black Friday Deals!

December 3rd, 2017 at 10:44 pm

Love the Black Friday Deals at CVS! It's a lot of work to get everything figured out with the EBs, but it is awesome to see all the free stuff you can get! These deals were all split with my Mom.



23 and Me Genetic Kits (Bought 2)
Regular Price $29.99
-$10.00 off a $50 Purchase CVS Coupon for one
-$3.00 Beauty Club EB
*Received $20 EB on each
Final Price + tax = $5.44 each
(Keeping These)

Applebees Giftcards (Bought 6 for $25 each)
Spend $75 - Get $25 EB
Final Price $150 in GC for $100
(Keeping These)

Colgate Max Fresh/Colgate Total Toothpaste (Bought 8)
Regular Price $3.59 each
-$.09 Sale Price Each
-$3.00 CVS Coupon Each
Final Price = .53 each
(Marked $2.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 4 for $2.50 each on FB on 12/4/17
*ETA - Sold 2 for $2.50 each on FB on 1/14/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $2.50 on FB on 1/21/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $2.50 on FB on 7/15/18
Profit = $15.76

Conair Hair Dryer Products (Bought 7)
Regular Price $19.99
-$9.99 Sale Price
*Received $5.00 EB
Final Price + tax = $5.65 each
(Marked $10.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $12.00 on FB on 12/4/17
*ETA - Sold 1 for $12.00 on FB on 12/17/17
*ETA - Sold 1 for $10.00 at 9/22/18 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 1 for $10.00 on FB on 10/7/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $12.00 on FB on 12/30/18

CVS Alkine Batteries (Bought 8)
Regular Price $4.99 each
-$.60 Sale Price Each
*Received $4.39 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Keeping These)

CVS Disposable Razors (Bought 4)
Regular Price $1.99 each
*Received $1.99 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Marked $1.00 per pack for rummage sale)

CVS Pantiliners (Bought 8)
Regular Price $1.19 each
-.20 Sale Price Each
*Received .99 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Marked $1.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 4 for $1.00 each on FB on 8/5/18
*ETA - Sold 4 for $1.00 each on FB on 8/13/18
Profit = $8.00

CVS Wipes (Bought 8)
Regular Price $1.37 each
-.38 Sale Price Each
*Received .99 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Keeping 2 of these - Rest marked $1.00 each)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $1.00 each on FB on 1/20/19
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.00 on FB on 3/3/19
*ETA - Sold 3 for $1.00 each on FB on 3/25/19

Glade Air Freshner (Bought 8)
Regular Price $1.89 each
-$.90 Sale Price Each
*Received .99 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Marked $1.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 8 for $1.00 each on FB on 5/13/18
Profit = $8.00

Green Giant Veggies (Bought 8)
Regular Price $1.99 each
-$1.00 Sale Price Each
*Received .99 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Keeping These)

GUM Toothbrush 2pks (Bought 16)
Regular Price $4.99 each
-$2.49 Sale Price Each
*Received $2.50 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Marked $2.50 each for rummage sale)

Lady Speed Stick Deodorant (Bought 8)
Regular Price $3.79 each
-$2.30 Sale Price Each
*Received $1.00 EB Each
Final Price - $.52 each
(Keeping These)

Organic Face Mask (Bought 2)
Regular Price $14.99 each
-$6.99 Sale Price Each
*Received $8.00 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Marked $4.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $4.00 each on FB on 12/23/18
Profit = $8.00

Pepsi Product 2 Liters (Bought 12)
Regular Price $2.29 each
-$1.52 Sale Price Each
Final Price + tax = .82 each
(Keeping These)

Physicians Formula Mascara and Eyeliner (Bought 7)
Regular Price $9.99 each
-$.99 Sale Price Each
*Received $9.00 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Marked $5.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $5.00 on FB on 12/4/17
*ETA - Sold 2 for $5.00 each on FB on 12/10/17
*ETA - Sold 4 for $6.00 each on FB on 12/2/18
Profit = $39.00

Reeces Peanut Butter Cups (Bought 8)
Regular Price $1.25 each
-$.48 Sale Price Each
*Received .77 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Keeping These)

Starburts Candy (Bought 8)
Regular Price $1.25 each
-.26 Sale Price Each
*Received .99 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Keeping These)

Trolli Gummy Candies (Bought 8)
Regular Price $2.79 each
-.80 Sale Price Each
*Received $1.99 EB Each
Final Price - Free!!
(Keeping These)

Wet'N'Wild Sets (Bought 8)
Regular Price $4.99 each
*Received $4.00 EB Each
Final Price + tax = $1.06 each
(Marked $3.00-$4.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $3.00 each on FB on 6/3/18
*ETA - Sold 3 for $3.00 each on FB on 6/10/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 on FB on 6/10/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 on FB on 8/13/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 on FB on 12/2/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $3.00 on FB on 12/2/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $3.00 on FB on 2/10/19
*ETA - Sold 1 for $3.00 on FB on 2/17/19

Wet'N'Wild Larger Sets (Bought 4)
Regular Price $9.99 each
*Received $8.00 EB Each
Final Price + tax = $2.64 each
(Marked $6.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $7.00 on FB on 6/24/18
*ETA - Sold 3 for $6.00 each on FB on 12/2/18
Profit = $14.44

Kohl's Running Shorts Deal and New Boots for Me!

December 3rd, 2017 at 07:36 pm

I had to use my $35 Kohl's cash that I earned from MO's Fitbit. I found some great boots for myself:

Regular price was $89.99
-$44.99 Sale Price
-$3.50 25% off coupon
-$35.00 Kohls Cash
Final Price $6.50!!!!

I haven't gotten new brown boots for myself since about 2013 so I am super excited!

While we were shopping we also found these great deal on running shorts to resell.

Nike Shorts $30.00
FILA Shorts $30.00
TEK Gear shorts $26.00
SO Shorts $20.00
SO Shorts $20.00
Total $126.00

All were on clearance for 90% off plus a 25% off coupon, final price total was $10.86! Just $2.17 per pair!!
(Marked Nike and FILA $12.00 each and the others $10.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 pair of SO Shorts for $10.00 on FB on 5/6/18
*ETA - Sold 1 pair of SO Shorts for $10.00 on FB on 5/13/18

I got paid $57 to buy a Fit Bit!

December 3rd, 2017 at 07:09 pm

My work gives $200 a year that we get to use for Wellness. They are pretty liberal with it, and it can be used for workout equipment, gym fees, sports fees, gym shoes, and lots of other things. It's getting to the end of the year and we haven't submitted for reimbursement for anything yet. We decided to get a Fitbit for MO (I have an Apple Watch so don't need one) during the Kohls Black Friday Sales.



Here is what we did:

Fitbit Charge 2 $149.00
-$50.00 Sale Price
-$17.00 Ebates Rebate Earned
-$35.00 Kohls Cash Earned
-$5.00 Discover Rewards Earned
-$99.00 Wellness Reimbursement
=$57.00 Money Maker!!!

We also got a beautiful King Comforter that retails for $119.00 for $19.00! Whoo hoo!!