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.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Get the FREE Cardstore App today!
The bus stop. The doctor's office. The DMV.
The Cardstore Mobile app just turned them into the perfect places to send a real life greeting card straight from your heart, by way of your iPhone, to someone's mailbox.
Real Cards Straight from Your Heart, By Way of Your iPhone! Download the FREE Cardstore iPhone App Today!
Real Cards Straight from Your Heart, By Way of Your iPhone! Download the FREE Cardstore iPhone App Today!
The NEW Free Cardstore App for iPhone is as easy as 1-2-3! Choose your favorite card, personalize it with a truly you, one-of -a-kind message and pics from your phone, and finish with your own finger-written signature. The rest you can leave to Cardstore. They'll stamp it, address it, and mail it for you!
The selection of cards will make it fun and simple to find a card for any and every occasion. And get this, you can connect to Facebook reminders and never miss another birthday.
Download the FREE Cardstore iPhone app Now and start sending smiles!
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Label all your back to school gear with Mabel's Labels
It's time for back to school and both parents and children are counting down the days! Help the little scholars in your life stay organized this school year with Mabel's Labels. Identify clothes, footwear, books, backpacks and more.
Cardstore has a FREE iPhone app!
The bus stop. The doctor's office. The DMV.
The Cardstore Mobile
app just turned them into the perfect places to send a real life
greeting card straight from your heart, by way of your iPhone, to
someone's mailbox.
Real Cards Straight from Your Heart, By Way of Your iPhone! Download the FREE Cardstore iPhone App Today!
The NEW Free Cardstore App for iPhone is as easy as
1-2-3! Choose your favorite card, personalize it with a truly you,
one-of -a-kind message and pics from your phone, and finish with your
own finger-written signature. The rest you can leave to Cardstore.
They'll stamp it, address it, and mail it for you!
The selection of
cards will make it fun and simple to find a card for any and every
occasion. And get this, you can connect to Facebook reminders and never
miss another birthday. Download the FREE Cardstore iPhone app Now and
start sending smiles!
Free Card with Free Shipping for Grandparent's Day!
We all know when Mother's Day and Father's Day are, but did you know
there was a day to show your Grandparents how much they mean to you?
Grandparent's Day is Sunday, September 9th!
And since Cardstore.com loves helping share memories and sending smiles,
you can personalize and send a card straight from your heart for FREE!
Use coupon code CCK2248 through tomorrow, Sunday, 8/26, and pick a greeting card that best suites the relationship you have with your Grandma, Grandpa, Nana, Papa, (or whatever fun name you grew up calling them). Cardstore has a great selection of brand new Grandparent's Day cards, as well as cards you can use to just say Thanks, or Thinking of you on their special day!
FREE Grandparents Day Cards + FREE Shipping at Cardstore.com! Use Code: CCK2248 at checkout, Valid 8/23 thru 8/26. Shop Now!
You know they've given
you some of the best advice, recipes, or great stories, so take a minute
to add a custom message that says thanks, and I love you. Once it's signed with your X's and O's, Cardstore will print the card, seal the envelope, stamp it, and send it for you for FREE. Send a card today and become the world's best grandkid!
This offer is good through tomorrow, Sunday, 8/26/12 at 11:59pm ET. Enjoy!
This offer is good through tomorrow, Sunday, 8/26/12 at 11:59pm ET. Enjoy!
Sunday, August 12, 2012
$29 for a 16 X 20 custom wall art scroll from Print My Watercolor
Print My Watercolor $29 for a 16 x 20 custom wall art scroll from Print My Watercolor |
This save is available until 11:59 PM - Aug 25, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Become a Stella & Dot Independent Stylist and earn money working from home!
Wouldn't it feel great to be a part of Stella & Dot's
growing team and earn over $75 an hour running your own fashion
business?
Well Stella & Dot allows you to do just that when you sign
up as a Stella & Dot Independent Stylist.
Stella & Dot creates flexible, work from home business
opportunities for entrepreneurial women.
To find out more information on
becoming a Stella & Dot Stylist visit www.stelladot.com/stylist.
Get started today!
Tea Collection Clothing Sale: Buy 3 separates, get the 4th free!
Fabulous sale alert! Starting today through Sunday, August 19th, Tea Collection is offering you the chance to buy 3 separates and get the 4th free on select back to school styles with promo code 3PLUS1. Just look for the 3+1 icon for participating styles.
Stock up on
comfortable and durable pants for boys. Mix and match adorable girls'
tops and bottoms for endless outfit combinations. There are so many cute
options like the Laululintu Tee for girls, and the Kalmari Layered Tee for boys.
Don't miss your chance to take advantage of this amazing sale from Tea Collection!
Happy Shopping!
Friday, August 3, 2012
Frugal Back-to-School Preparation Announcements
Our next Budget Queen coupon
swap will be on Tuesday, August 7th at 6PM in the
conference room at the South Regional Library, Lafayette, LA.
It's back to school time, so it's time
for school supply shopping, buying new clothes and uniforms, hair cuts and
getting back into the routine. Take advantage extra savings while you
are back-to-school shopping during the Louisiana
State Sales Tax Holiday this weekend. Old Navy is having a uniform sale right now and Remington College-Lafayette Campus and JCPenney Salons nationwide are offering free hair cuts for children in August.
Sometimes it's a challenge to get back
into the routine as the summer closes and my article How
to Create a Kid-Friendly Morning Routine that Works may be
helpful to you as we approach the coming school year.
The children
are always ravished when they come home from school and it's nice to
be prepared. I've created short
versatile list of what to stock up on for quick after school
snacks to give you some ideas.
Enjoy the remaining weeks of summer!
After School Snack Essentials
After School Snack Essentials
There are a few items that are really
great to keep on hand for quick after school snacks. Here is my go-to
list of after school snack essentials.
Granola
Cereal
Crackers
Pretzels
Cheese Sticks
Yogurt
Pepperoni Slices
Ranch Dressing
Cream Cheese Spread
Peanut Butter
Any kind of fresh fruit, but especially:
Apples
Bananas (you can freeze some for banana
pops)
Strawberries
Grapes
Oranges
Any kind of fresh vegetable, but especially:
Broccoli
Carrots
Celery
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumbers
With these essential after school snack ingredients on hand, you can create many combinations from veggie snacks for dipping to parfaits to mini-pizzas on crackers in just minutes.
But, if you are feeling creative, then take a look at these ideas for a more whimsical approach.
Coupon Swap on Tuesday, August 7th at 6PM!
Tuesday, August 7th
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!
Louisiana State Sales Tax Holiday: August 3rd and 4th
Enjoy extra savings while you are back-to-school shopping during the Louisiana State Sales Tax Holiday!
Pay no state sales tax on the first $2,500 of each item.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Surprise a friend! FREE Card + FREE shipping from Cardstore
Do you have a friend who lives far away? How about you take the time remind them how much they mean to you and send them a special card today for free.
It won't cost you a thing thanks to this free card + free shipping offer from Cardstore.com
It won't cost you a thing thanks to this free card + free shipping offer from Cardstore.com
In honor of
Friendship Day this Sunday, August 5th, Cardstore.com is giving you the
opportunity to pick one lucky friend to get a super sweet card,
personalized by you, created just for them. Oh yeah, and it's totally FREE! It's practically like sending a little you to anywhere in the country.
The event will last 4 days, (8/2 - 8/5) so spread the word about this awesome Cardstore.com deal, and maybe you'll find a card in your mailbox too!
Don't forget - upload a super funny, cute, or embarrassing picture to
any card, add your very own message, and signature on the inside, and
voila! You're done!
As long as your card is shipped within the US,
Cardstore will address it, stamp it, and send it for you, all for FREE! Just enter the code FRIEND12 during checkout. What lucky friend will you pick to surprise?!
This offer is good now through Friendship Day, 8/5/12 at 11:59pm ET. Enjoy!
This offer is good now through Friendship Day, 8/5/12 at 11:59pm ET. Enjoy!
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