The Budget Queen System Seminar: Saturday May 19th

Saturday, May 19th

The Budget Queen System Seminar

The Budget Queen System is a modern systematic approach to spending that teaches you how to spend and save without sacrifice.

SEMINAR DETAILS

Comprehensive 4 hour Class
9AM-1PM

Cost: $25

Materials included

Refreshments will be served

Some topics we will cover include:

• Menu planning
• Proper coupon use and coupon organization tips
• Creating a household budget
• Strategic shopping tips

You will also learn methods to save on:

• Groceries
• Household items
• Entertainment
• Clothing
• Just about everything else

You will save at least the cost of the seminar in your first week of using the system.

The next seminar will take place on Saturday, May 19th at the Wingate Wyndham in Sulphur, LA

For more information and to register, call 337.371.7884 or email thequeenbee@thebudgetqueen.com

The deadline to register is May 14th.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Goodwill of Acadiana Early Bird Sale!

Goodwill of Acadiana will be having an Early Bird Sale tomorrow morning!

Saturday, April 28th

7AM-9AM

All clothing priced $5.99 and below is just $1!!!

The sale only lasts for two hours so be sure to arrive early to get the best selection! 

 

Printable coupons for Digiorno, Dole Salad and more!

Printable coupons for Ball Park, Wisk, Uncle Ben's, Digiorno, Dial, Starbucks, Dole Salad, Clorox Green Works, Scrubbing Bubbles, Pampers, Huggies and more!

$1 off Alexia Frozen Food Product

"Like" Alexia Foods on Facebook and print a coupon for  $1 off an Alexia Frozen product. 

My daughter really likes their sweet potato waffle fries, so I'm sure that is the product I will buy with my coupon.

Find The Budget Queen on Facebook!

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If you're already a fan, you can suggest or share our page with your friends. Thank you all for your support!

You can enjoy life while still maintaining a budget. We always love to share with you the many ways that you can spend and save without sacrifice.

 

The Budget Queen Coupon Swap is next week!

 

 

The Budget Queen May Coupon Swap

Tuesday, May 1st

6PM

Conference Room (last room on the left)

South Regional Library

6101 Johnston Street

Lafayette, LA

 

 

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.

Hope to see you there!

Great Deal at the Smoothie Factory with Valpak coupon!

Here's my recommendation for a frugal and healthy treat!

Find the Smoothie Factory coupon in the Valpak and go get a smoothie from the Smoothie Factory on Arnould at Johnston...

125 Arnould Blvd.

Lafayette, LA 70506

Phone: 337.989.7001

There are a few Smoothie Factory coupons to choose from, but my favorite is the Buy One Smoothie, Get One Smoothie Free coupon. It is valid on any size!

If you didn't get your Valpak in the mail, then you can: 

Print the Valpak coupons for the Smoothie Factory

Use the Valpak mobile app to redeem the mobile coupon in-store. 

I took my five year old daughter in with me and I ordered a small Pina Colada Smoothie for myself and a small Strawberry Patch Smoothie for her and used the coupon which took care of the cost of one smoothie so my total ended up being around $4.50 for both!

At first, I was having a little trouble deciding which smoothie to choose, but when I described that I wanted something light and not too sweet, the gentleman who helped me recommended that I have the Pina Colada. I must say it was delicious and was exactly what I wanted.

My daughter really loved her Strawberry Patch smoothie, although she couldn't finish it right away. We put the rest in the refrigerator when we got home and she enjoyed the rest a little later that day.  When I ordered her smoothie, I asked that one item be omitted from the recipe and they were more than willing to customize her smoothie for me.

Now, I do need to tell you that another reason why I find the buy one get one free coupon to be a great deal is that not only can you get two smoothies for under $5, but the small size in my opinion is not a traditional small at all! For me, the small size was more like a large, and very filling. So you can imagine that their medium and large sizes are quite generous!

So, my recommendation for a frugal and healthy treat this week would be to take your Smoothie Factory coupons and try out one of their delicious smoothies.

The staff was very friendly and helpful, and I will be back soon!

Target: Mossimo Tee $3 and FREE reusable Tote

Today at Target, they are giving away free reusable totes in celebration of Earth Day. There was a lady at the entrance of my Target giving away the totes and I'm happy to have mine. It will come in handy for sure.

Also, you can print a coupon for $3 off a Mossimo clothing item and there are some Mossimo ladies tees on sale for $6 this week. There were lots of colors and sizes of tees to choose from at my store. I found a nice butterfly tee for myself.

Happy shopping!

Nice! Look what I got at Walgreens today!

Walgreens has a line of products called Nice!

This is really nice right now because when you purchase $10 worth of Nice! brand products, you get a $2 Register Reward!

The trail mixes are buy one, get one 50% off, so my price was $3.50 for the first one and $1.75 for the second one. The freezer bags were $1.29 each, the gelatin was 4/$1 and the dates were $1 each.

There are lots of Nice! products to choose from in the store.

Earth Day Events, Promotions and Freebies 2012

Earth Day Events, Promotions and Freebies 2012

SEPHORA: Origins Earth Day Trade-In Event. Bring in any empty cosmetic product container to a Sephora store for recycling and receive a FULL-SIZE moisturizer. Choose from Origins Starting Over moisturizer or A Perfect World moisturizer. Limited quantities.

Find a Sephora near you.

TARGET: Target will be giving away reusable bags near the Guest Service in stores, one per guest. While supplies last.

 
MICHAELS:  Earth Day Tote Make-It Take-It 
Sunday, April 22, 1PM-3PM
Ages 3 and up. 



Lafayette: EARTH DAY in the UL Research Park! 

Earth Day in the UL Research Park will include lots of opportunities to have fun and learn about innovative science happening in our own backyard.

Save the Earth-Start With Our Coast

Earth Day Celebration at the U.S. Geological Survey National Wetlands Research Center and NOAA Estuarine Habitat and Coastal Fisheries Center in the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Research Park - Sunday April 22, from 1PM-5PM

IZZO'S ILLEGAL BURRITO: FREE Regular Veggie Burrito if you ride your bike to the UL or LSU campus Izzo's locations on Monday, April 23rd. 



 

 

 Burpee is offering a $10 off a $40 order promotion in celebration of Earth Day that is good through 4/23!

$10 off orders of $40 or more with code AFFTOFF thru 4/23 at Burpee.com!

What better way is there to celebrate Earth Day than by enjoying the great outdoors?

April 21st-April 29^th is NATIONAL PARK WEEK!

Get free admission at over 100 National Parks that normally charge an entrance fee. 

Many National Parks never charge an admission fee, so plan your visit!

FREE Card offer from Treat!

Have you heard about the new personalized greeting card company, Treat? Treat is a new brand from the folks at Shutterfly and Tiny Prints that lets you create unique, personalized greeting cards. With more than 4,500 customized card designs at launch, the Treat service offers one of the industry’s largest selections from the best designers, including Hallmark. To ensure that you never miss an important date like a birthday or anniversary, Treat also offers an integrated service that will remind you of all those important events. A Treat calendar can be set up with reminders for anniversaries, events, family holidays and more. Plus, users can use Facebook Connect to link their Facebook and Treat accounts to import friends’ birthdays.

Treat is an easy and revolutionary new way to make personalized greetings in your own style and personality just in time for Mother's Day! Here is how it works:

• Choose your card from their thousands of designs, including the Mother’s Day Collection. Personalize it with photos, nicknames, inside jokes, whatever you want to add. This is your chance to make it YOUR card. Be creative. Be funny. Be sappy. Make them laugh, cry, or just smile. You can also add an embedded gift card from stores such as Amazon, Target, Pottery Barn and more. 

• When you checkout, get unlimited cards for $0.99 each through Mother’s Day. Use the code AFFTREAT to get this special deal. Or, you can also choose to get just one card for free. Use code FREETREAT for that. (Note: These offers are good for first time Treat customers only, so you have to pick one or the other. The good news is that this includes previous Tiny Prints customers). If you are ordering more than one card, the $.99 cent offer will save you the most as each card is normally $2.99. 

• Note that with the free card offer, you should choose the “Send it to me first” shipping option to receive the card free. If you choose “Mail it directly to the recipient,” you will incur a $0.44 charge for postage. Limit one free card per household.

Treat will truly brighten your day…and the day of the recipients of your new cards! So check them out now and take advantage of their two awesome promotions. They have cards for all kinds of occasions including Birthdays, Friendship Cards, Thank You Cards, Thinking of You and more.

Frugal Menu Ideas with Just a Few Ingredients

So, what can you do with a couple of dozen eggs, chicken, ground beef, beans and a few other ingredients?

The answer is...quite a lot! I've come up with some ideas that you can run with and customize to your taste with just a few basic ingredients...

Shopping list:

Salad Greens

Chicken

Celery

Onions

Cucumbers

Ground Beef

Mustard

Honey

Mayonnaise

Tortillas

Bread

Navy Beans

Salsa or canned tomatoes with Chilies

BREAKFAST

Breakfast Burritos

Just scramble six eggs, add ground beef-seasoned with a little fennel seed, salt & pepper or red pepper flakes and sage, if you like, add cheese and garnish with salsa- wrap in a tortilla and you have a breakfast burrito! 

The basic recipe freezes well with the egg, meat and cheese. I just make about a dozen or so and place them in a 9 X 13 pan to freeze, then once they are frozen I place them in a freezer bag. I take one out and heat for about 2 minutes in the microwave.

"Eggs in a basket"

Cut out a hole in the center of a piece of bread, place into skillet, crack an egg into the center and cook to your liking.

Boiled Eggs

I like to boil one dozen and reserve 4 for quick breakfasts, and use the rest in chicken or tuna salad. 

LUNCH

Chicken Salad

Depending on what I have on hand, I make my chicken salad with celery, boiled eggs, onion, and mustard and mayonnaise. I will sometimes get creative and add some sliced red grapes, red onion and slivered almonds.

Tuna Salad

Add celery, onion, boiled eggs, mustard and mayo

DINNER

Chicken Chili

You can cook up the navy beans and add the leftover chicken to it to make chicken chili 

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Diced Tomatoes and Chilies, Chicken, Onions and top with crispy tortilla strips

Navy Bean and Ground Beef Chili

Ground Beef and Navy Beans with some diced tomatoes and chilies

SNACKS

Bean Dip

You can put some of the navy beans in the food processor, add a little salsa and whatever spices you like and it makes for an easy bean dip.

Deviled Eggs

Boil some eggs and make deviled eggs for a snack-try some of these deviled egg recipes

OTHER IDEAS FOR THIS FRUGAL MENU PLAN

• Celery Sticks and Bean Dip
• Chicken or Tuna Salad Sandwiches
• Cucumber Sandwiches with Chicken Chili or Beef and Navy Bean Chili
• Serve Tuna or Chicken Salad over salad greens with cucumbers
• Honey Mustard Chicken Strips (alone or on top of a salad)

Want more frugal menu plan inspiration? Find out how you can get Five Meals Out of One Baked Chicken

Menu planning is only way to lead a frugal lifestyle. I teach you many frugal methods in my Budget Queen System seminars. Find out about upcoming classes and reserve your spot today!

Tax Day Sale! Entertainment Books only $10.40!!

Entertainment has their annual TAX DAY SALE going on today through April 18th.  

Tax Day Sale! All Entertainment Books $10.40

All 2012 Entertainment Books are only $10.40 with $2.49 shipping!

BodiHeat Pads: FREE after Single Check Rebate at Rite Aid this week!

BodiHeat Pads (4 pk) are free after rebate at Rite Aid this week (4/15-4/21). They are priced at $2.99, you get a $2.99 Single Check Rebate AND some packages have a .50 peelie coupon on them!

All you need to do is enter your receipt information online to get your rebate.

One Kings Lane Weekend Outdoor Entertaining Sale! Lots of Fleur De Lis Items plus a $15 credit!

The weather is beautiful and that means it's time to host outdoor parties. I love to invite friends over, have a cookout, and relax out on the patio while the children play in the yard. It's fun to decorate my outdoor room and every year I like to add a little something new.

Right now, One Kings Lane  is having an Outdoor Entertaining Sale all weekend long, and you can Sign up today for a $15 credit for purchases of $30 or more. 

There are a ton of Fleur De Lis themed items under $30 and you can use your credit to get a great deal on them!

S/2 Fleur-De-Lis Planters w/ Handles - $25.00 Wood and metal come together to give these two planters a wonderful sense of craftsmanship. With pieces by Evergreen, you can bring the elegance of indoor decor outside, and when the season ends, the beauty of the outdoors in. Evergreen offers nature-inspired accent pieces and tabletop items along with classically styled accessories suitable for alfresco entertaining.

Petit Fleur Small Platter, Blue - $10.00
from: One Kings Lane
 

Fleur De Lis Embossed Pitcher, Yellow - $12.00


Fleur De Lis Serve Bowl, Yellow - $19.00
from: One Kings Lane


Fleur De Lis Cake Plate, Yellow - $19.00
from: One Kings Lane



Set of 4 Fleur De Lis Mugs, Yellow - $19.00
from: One Kings Lane

Set of 4 Fleur De Lis Bowls, Yellow - $19.00
from: One Kings Lane



Set of 4 Fleur De Lis Salad Plates - $19.00
from: One Kings Lane



Set of 4 Fleur De Lis Dinner Plates - $25.00
from: One Kings Lane



Petit Fleur Square Cake Stand, Yellow - $19.00
from: One Kings Lane



Petit Fleur Square Platter, Yellow - $12.00
from: One Kings Lane



Petit Fleur Large Platter, Yellow - $16.00
from: One Kings Lane



Petit Fleur Medium Platter, Yellow - $12.00
from: One Kings Lane



Petit Fleur Small Platter, Yellow - $10.00
from: One Kings Lane



Petit Fleur Square Cake Stand, Blue - $19.00
from: One Kings Lane



Petit Fleur Large Platter, Blue - $16.00
from: One Kings Lane



Petit Fleur Medium Platter, Blue - $12.00
from: One Kings Lane



Fleur De Lis Chip & Dip - $25.00
from: One Kings Lane



Set of 4 Fleur De Lis Mugs, Taupe - $19.00
from: One Kings Lane



Fleur De Lis Cake Plate - $22.00
from: One Kings Lane



Fleur De Lis Wine Carafe - $8.00
from: One Kings Lane



Set of 6 Fleur de Lis Glasses - $16.00
from: One Kings Lane



12" Fleur Lidded Jar - $22.00
from: One Kings Lane



8" Fleur Lidded Jar - $12.00
from: One Kings Lane

Fleur-De-Lis Hanging Votive, Blue - $15.00 Put a personal spin on candlelight with this lovely hanging tea light, rendered in colored glass with an artful motif. Barreveld's elegant, vintage-inspired designs have a decidedly Old World feel that are sophisticated and romantic. Specializing in ceramic and glass, the company has a refined repertoire that runs the gamut from dinnerware to home accessories to telescopes.

Fleur-De-Lis Hanging Votive, Pink - $15.00





Fleur-De-Lis Hanging Votive, Yellow - $15.00

Weathered Fleur Lantern - $29.00 A weathered finish and an ornately detailed base give this lantern the appeal of a well-loved heirloom.  With pieces by Evergreen, you can bring the elegance of indoor decor outside, and when the season ends, the beauty of the outdoors in. Evergreen offers nature-inspired accent pieces and tabletop items along with classically styled accessories suitable for alfresco entertaining.

Here are some other nice items under $30:

Set of 4 Asst Sunrise Ice Tea Glasses


Williams-Sonoma Entertaining: Outdoor



Moroccan Tower Lantern

Never miss a sale! Find out more about One Kings Lane Upcoming Sales