Episodes
Call it Black Friday in July. Amazon Prime Days is that mid summer sale on Amazon that bleeds over to other retailers trying to get your dollar. In this episode we talk about Do's and Don'ts, how to get discounted or free Prime memberships, other retailers offering savings, plus free Grubhub+, and McDonalds is at it again, and that means free food and more.
Published 07/12/22
Published 07/12/22
This is the best time of year to save at Amanda's favorite stores, Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret. She'll tell you ways to maximize your dollar. Plus, we're in the new Black Friday this week, and a cheap burger date.
Published 06/28/22
TJ and Amanda both like to make extra money using the Field Agent app. We'll tell you how. Plus 2 other apps TJ just discovered to make money. Also, TJ is selling his body to science (not kidding), changes for Uber Eats drivers to help with gas prices, and Amanda's way to save on landscaping.
Published 06/21/22
TJ puts together his list of Dad's Day Do's and Don'ts for Father's Day Gifts that not only save money, but also gifts that he values as a Dad. Amanda finds some affordable Dad gift ideas. Plus, time to change our ways as a result of "shrinkflation", Amanda's favorite sale of the year, and more.
Published 06/14/22
Amanda LOVES Walmart because there are so many fun ways to save money, some you may not be familiar with, that she talks about in this episode. Plus, a new side hustle and Target is giving us extra savings right now.
Published 06/07/22
From super simple tips to lifestyle changes, these are ways to save 10, 20, 30% or more on your home energy costs every month. Plus, how to get a refund on future non-refundable airline tickets, and free fun for your kids all summer!
Published 05/31/22
Don't cancel your summer road trip becuase of high gas prices. We've got plenty of other places to save money to make up for the extra cost at the gas pump.
Published 05/17/22
Cleaning products can be spendy. We're sharing some of our favorite ways to keep the house sparkly clean on a budget.
Published 05/10/22
The love that Moms give is priceless. But that doesn't mean you have to break the bank to honor her for Mother's Day. Amanda's mom joins us as we talk about Ways To Save on Mother's Day.
Published 05/03/22
Making your outdoor spaces look good can be 'spensive, but we've got some tips to help save money on trees, schrubs, flowers, lawn furniture, and more! Plus, want free lawn chemicals, fertilizer, paint etc.? And Amanda discovered a way to save even more money at Wal-Mart.
Published 04/26/22
Restaurants REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, want you to use thier apps, and offer super cheap and even free items to entice you. We're talking about our favorite restaurant apps, give you tips to maximize rewards, and more. Plus, how leaving a review can get you FREE STUFF, and how Amanda turns that free hotel breakfast into a bonus meal.
Published 04/19/22
Nothing makes us penny pinchers sick to our stomach more than waste. Today we talk about when expiration dates need to be followed exactly, and when you can use products days, weeks, or even years past their date. Plus, the best site to book a hotel and a streaming deal.
Published 04/12/22
It seems like grocery prices are rising daily, so we're dropping our favoite apps to help us save on groceries right now. Plus, get free tax prep, and some off-the-beaten-path places to eat out for super cheap. Oh, and how to save on a massage.
Published 04/05/22
Amanda drops her 10 ways to save buying off season. Plus, TJ cashes in on his weight loss, McDonalds semi-secret deals, saving money on a summer road trip, and more.
Published 03/29/22
Sometimes we just have to do an episode with a bunch of ways to save that excite us. Most of the tips this week are freshly used in our lives and we wanted to share with you, including a way to save on airfare that the airlines don't want you to hear, and there's a beauty savings war happening.
Published 03/22/22
Gas prices are at their highest national average in history (YIKES!) Here are ways to save money when you fill up. Plus, an out of the box way to help people in Ukraine, where to find cleareance at Target, and more ways to save.
Published 03/15/22
The travel loyalty points game can be tricky, but there are so many ways to maximize airline and hotel points and take amazing vacations for very little money. Today we'll talk about earning points with credit cards with Lynette from @OkieBookedOnPoints on Instagram. Follow her and listen to her story and how she earns points for travel here. Also, how to get free TSA Pre-Check, and where to get a free treat for your dog.
Published 03/08/22
Let's be honest, it cost a lot more to eat healthy than to eat unhealthy foods. Here are some things we do to successfully lose weight without breaking the bank. Plus a hack to save money on framing, and free labels (oh, the things that excite Amanda!)
Published 03/01/22
Date nights don't have to be expensive. In fact, you can have great fun with your sweatheart for pennies on the dollar. This week we talk about our favorite dates on the cheap. Plus, an app that can get you a lot of food for very little money, and Amanda found a new coupon source.
Published 02/22/22
TJ recently had to buy a whole new wardrobe. Winter clothes, summer clothes, dress-up, casual...all of it. Here are some of the ways he got the most clothes for lss money. Also, are you using this app to save on snacks, drinks, and more? And, another store hops on the grocery delivery train.
Published 02/15/22
There are SO MANY ways to save at Walgreens. Amanda does a deeper dive into her favorite ways to get amazing savings and free stuff. Plus, you may be eligible to visit all of our National Parks for FREE.
Published 02/08/22
Meal Prepping is Amanda's favorite thing in the whole wide world (Yes...another thing that's Amanda's favorite thing in the whole wide world.) Here's how and why meal prep can save you big money every month. Plus how to make money driving by your favorite stores, and "I want my baby back, baby back, baby back..."
Published 02/01/22
This week is a potluck of topics about saving money, asked from our podcast listeners. We'll talk coupons, travel, free HDTV, and more. Plus a way you could get free money from Amazon and how people are getting fun discounts from their mobile phone.
Published 01/25/22
It was so much fun having Amanda's mom as our guest this week talking about how to save buying a car. Get some of her helpful hints here. Plus, are those Aldi Finds really a good deal? TJ has a way to find out. And Amanda saves money at Sonic while they role out the red carpet.
Published 01/18/22