https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:09:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690557 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 17:42:03 +0000 codeitall 2690557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like others have mentioned, we cut our own hair, makes sure to buy necessities when there are double layers of discounts/deals, switched our phones to Ting, and don't eat out without a coupon or using our credit card cashback to pay for it.</p> <p>We really are gung-ho about tax-advantaged accounts beyond just retirement. I have an HSA that is invested and this year I also have a dependent care and medical FSA. I have my paycheck set to go to three different bank accounts so I never even see the money I've earmarked for saving.</p> <p>We meal plan with plantoeat and I check the fliers at two stores to see what is on sale weekly. I check Sprouts for produce and meat sales and our local Kroger affiliate for everything else. That way I only have to shop two stores and I'm pretty confident I'm getting the best deals without wasting too much time driving around. Once a month I go to the bread store outlet near us and get tons of bread/bagels/buns for 1/4 price.</p> <p>I also do a lot of research for anything over $40. Online reviews, Consumer Reports, forums. In the time it takes me to research, I'm either convinced it is an awesome idea and know what a good price for it is, or I've decided I don't need it that much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690473 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:59:56 +0000 bubblegum 2690473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Agreed! Thankfully I just have to add Disney Junior, MTV, and VH1. $15 extra bucks but that's fine </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690472 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:58:06 +0000 snowjewelz 2690472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: I wish I can add exactly the channels I want tho! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690466 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:53:00 +0000 bubblegum 2690466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coral: I'll have to find out. It is super rare if we have two tv's on at the same time but it would be nice to know. I did the math and because I would have to keep comcast internet in order to not break the contract, along with sling and hulu I would be saving $75! not bad </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690454 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:38:07 +0000 Coral 2690454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: I believe so...I would double check. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690452 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:37:15 +0000 bubblegum 2690452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coral: That's a bummer!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690448 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:30:16 +0000 Coral 2690448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: So you can have it for multiple devices but I believe it can only be used by one device at a time. So, we have it in two rooms but can only use one tv at a time (which isnt a problem.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690439 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:19:12 +0000 bubblegum 2690439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: That's pretty cool. Yes for sure will look into that too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690410 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:44:01 +0000 snowjewelz 2690410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: it does seem like they have on demand... but not sure what's on there... i think if it's going to be cheaper.. u can afford to get sling TV plus like hulu or something for shows </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690402 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:40:28 +0000 bubblegum 2690402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: That's bad!! Such a steal. I think I'm going to dive in this March. One major thing that will suck is not being able to record shows but hey it beats a big bill! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690393 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:33:27 +0000 snowjewelz 2690393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: Nope. I'm on the site now and if you click back and forth, most overlap but not all. For example orange has ESPN but blue doesn't. Only the $50 ultimate package has both. </p> <p>But it seems like you can get either and then also add extra packages for $5 (sports is $10). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690384 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:29:25 +0000 bubblegum 2690384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: of course!</p> <p>@snowjewelz: Ohhh so only if you have Sling blue? Now is this a silly question...does sling blue provide everything that sling orange does plus the extra channels listed under sling blue? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690378 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:27:37 +0000 snowjewelz 2690378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: Yes you can! </p> <p>You can watch Sling TV on all of your favorite compatible devices. ... If you subscribe to our Sling Blue service you can enjoy up to three streams of these channels at one time! This means you can enjoy FOX on your big screen, while your computer streams AMC, and catch up on the news with CNN on your mobile device. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690375 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:26:01 +0000 wrkbrk 2690375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: THANK YOU! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690374 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:25:50 +0000 bubblegum 2690374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: Fingers crossed for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690365 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:15:49 +0000 wrkbrk 2690365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: I mean I am hopeful that wont happen ... but realistically it very well may!!!!! :/ All depends on who wants to buy our house! Haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690364 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:15:29 +0000 bubblegum 2690364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Yes if you do let me know!! My main question is if I have sling TV and more than one device, can I stream on multiple tvs? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690363 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:14:49 +0000 bubblegum 2690363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: Yay! I'm glad I'm not the only one getting use from it!</p> <p>Ouch two mortgages is a hurt piece but hopefully this thread helps a lot! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690353 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:09:24 +0000 snowjewelz 2690353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: I'm seeing that sling is offering 7 day trial (but you have to cancel). I might do that just to see it in person! I'll keep you posted! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690286 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 12:21:06 +0000 wrkbrk 2690286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: This thread is absolutely fascinating. I am keeping it to read again later when I have more time!</p> <p>I have a bit of a spending problem ... not like major credit card debt or big ticket items, but $5 here, $10 there, and it adds up!!!</p> <p>We are moving in April and we REALLY need to stick to a budget while we have two mortgages (before our current house sells). :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690196 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:27:06 +0000 bubblegum 2690196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are all wonderful tips! Keep them coming ladies! I'm going to officially give up going to the salon. Although it's not often...maybe 2-4 times a year...I'm letting go. MIL is going to dye my hair this weekend so let's see lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690193 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:24:22 +0000 bubblegum 2690193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coral: I did see that you can also get it with the fire stick! My only question is...does it work for only once device or can I use it on multiple tvs at the same time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690184 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:10:13 +0000 looch 2690184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, I cut my son's hair as well. I am pretty good with the clippers now and my stylist gave me some tips on how to do the front. I would never cut my own hair though, I have too many complicated cowlicks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money/page/2#post-2690165 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:29:58 +0000 lamariniere 2690165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: high-low is a good way to put it. We will spend on certain high quality things that will last (nice stroller, clothes and shoes for adults) and good quality food. But I also do tons of sale shopping and bargain hunting for household stuff and kids clothes. I think not eating out is a big saver for us. We eat out maybe once a week. "Cheap" takeout isn't really a thing here (and we don't really do fast food), so if we are going out, it's to a restaurant and automatically at minimum €40. We also don't have a TV, so no cable bills, and we don't have a car, so none of those expenses either. When we travel, we try to use points for hotels and we are flexible when possible to find cheaper airline tickets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money#post-2690147 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 07:32:15 +0000 shellio 2690147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut all of our hair and use almost no toiletries. Minimized gift giving as mentioned above. Stick close to home for vacations. Cell phone with ting and no cable, just internet. Call around for insurance (homeowners, auto, etc), cable, any and all bills where you have options. Max out retirement contributions to minimize your tax burden. Lots of other good ideas here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money#post-2690134 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 06:18:23 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2690134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms. RV: ditto on cutting my own hair. I haven't had a haircut at a salon ever in my adult life. The last time was when I was 12 I think and only because my mum had a coupon otherwise she just cut our hair because I only ever wanted/needed a trim!</p> <p>We also do our own car repair and maintenenance unless it's something too big. My husbands dad is a mechanic so hubby is pretty into cars and has worked on them since he was a teen. My dad taught me how to change the tires when I was a teenager, but now you guys are making me want to learn other stuff and relearn tire changing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money#post-2690115 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:30:23 +0000 Mama Bird 2690115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: wow! How did you learn to do the car stuff? I really want to learn but I'm so scared of messing up the car.</p> <p>We have no cable, keep snacks at work to avoid buying lunch, and haven't bought new clothes for several years. The kids have a ton of gifted and secondhand clothes. Now that they're growing out of it, we're passing it forward to others with little kids... They have way too many toys so we stash away some birthday presents unopened to give as gifts for other birthdays. And the biggest thing is, we live in an apartment that's way too small. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money#post-2690110 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:12:18 +0000 Teachermama 2690110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also do slingtv. I got an amazon TV, so that's how we access slingtv. I like it, beats my 150 cable bill.</p> <p>Buy things end of season sales. Use apps like cartwheel at target. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money#post-2690093 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 22:27:35 +0000 Greentea 2690093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms. RV: you are my hero!!! I loathe the salon and would love to cut and maybe even highlight some myself. I used to, but lost my confidence. Lady I see is $200 for a partial foil and cut, so I go like twice a year.... Ugh.</p> <p>We also DIY car repair! I've changed brakes, batteries, alternators, air filters, tires! I wanna teach my kids too... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ways-to-save-money#post-2690092 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 22:27:04 +0000 gingerbebe 2690092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to coupon a lot when we were first married and then sorta didn't have time anymore. But before each of my babies were born I also deep stocked up on things we would need those first few months. I made a lot of freezer meals and stocked up on diapers, shampoo, wipes, soap, detergent, all paper products, etc. I deep couponed and looked for deals (basically just Amazon or Target) and we didn't need to buy household stuff for like 4-6 months after each kid was born. I also had a ton of baby food and pouches and puffs stocked up too - I think both boys had 2 months of food each. </p>