Welcome to The Budget Queen Blog where you can see what's on the mind of the Queen Bee herself. Follow along and read about her journey to find the best sales, bargains, steals, and deals out there. I hope this is helpful to all of our frugal friends. Happy Saving!
--We are located in Lafayette, LA, so prices in other areas may be different.
"Like" Bumble Bee Tuna on Facebook, and print a coupon good for $1 off (1) Bumble Bee Premium Tuna 5 oz pouch OR (1) Bumble Bee Sensations Seasoned Tuna Medleys 5 oz bowl OR (1) Bumble Bee Prime Fillet 5 oz can.
Frugal Gardening: Start a garden now for under $10!
The break down:
10 packets of seeds=$2
3 bags of potting soil=$3
2 newspapers=$3 Recycled egg cartons=$0
Total: $8!
The Seeds: .20 per packet
(with Walgreens in-ad coupon, week of 2/19-2/25)
Now is a great time to start some seeds!
Walgreens has a great deal this week on vegetable and flower seeds with the in-ad coupon. The coupon makes each packet 20 cents. The limit is 10 packets, so you should be able to get a nice variety for $2!
Potting Soil: .99 a bag (with Walgreens in-ad coupon, week of 2/19-2/25)
Walgreens also has another great deal this week on potting soil with the in-ad coupon. The coupon is good for an 8 pound bag of soil, and makes each bag 99 cents. I'm thinking three bags would be sufficient for seed starting with some to spare for incorporating into your final garden plot.
So, if you visit Walgreens before the end of the sale, you can take full advantage of this frugal gardening opportunity!
There are many ways to implement natural pest control and weed control without investing money in prevention products and here are three really informative gardening books I love to recommend to any frugal gardener:
Carrots Love Tomatoes (companion planting and natural pest control)
Lasagna Gardening (weed free garden techniques)
Square Foot Gardening (making the most of small garden plots)
Shop Local Acadiana offers coupons for local businesses so you can get a great deal right here in Acadiana.
There are many ways to get your savings:
Join the email list and you won't miss a deal! More businesses and new coupons are added often.
Print your coupons and bring them with you to the store when you do your shopping.
Download the mobile app, (just search "Shop Local Acadiana) and you'll be ready to use your coupons straight from your mobile phone! The participating businesses are mobile coupon friendly.
Here's a bonus!
You can read the blog and get some great tips and advice from local experts...
Please spread the word and thank you for shopping locally Acadiana!
Do you have a locally owned business? Great news! Shop Local Acadiana is now accepting new members!
Come and swap coupons with us and bring a friend! If you are just getting started, we can help you out with some tips and advice. If you haven't been couponing in a while, now is the perfect time to jump back in!
We have a friendly group and the atmosphere is relaxed.
Did you know the swaps aren't just for coupons? We always talk about the latest deals and share shopping tips for the stores around town so you'll be sure to leave with lots of great information too!
Today through Wednesday, buy a bag of Starbucks Blonde Roast and get a FREE beverage!
Between February 6th-8th at participating stores, purchase a Starbucks Blonde Roast 16 oz. bag or a Starbucks VIA Veranda Blend 12 pack and get a free beverage of your choice – any size!
