This week's Mission: to Save deals include:
- Ohio Tax Free Weekend: The Ohio Tax Holiday Weekend for Back-to-School Shopping is this weekend, August 5-7. Every penny counts to save money for your family, so check out my tips for making the most of this tax free weekend (including some items you might not know are included!). See the Ohio Tax Free shopping details here.
- Discounted Forever Stamps: At the beginning of July the cost of a Forever Stamp increased to $0.60! Want to get your stamps at a discounted price? You can by purchasing past year’s designs. Check out all the sellers with reputable ratings to see all the options available. Learn more here.
- Summer Movie Programs: Looking for ways to entertain the kiddos this summer? Check out this roundup of Summer Movie programs for 2022. This is a great way to save money and enjoy a little indoor/cool fun on those hot summer days!
- Free Summer Reading Programs: The school year is almost over. The great incentives from summer reading programs keep kids reading books all through the season. Check out the list of summer reading programs for kids being offered this year.
- Ways to Save on Gas: With gas prices on the rise, many families are looking for ways to save at the gas pump. Check out these tips for saving at the pump.
- Try EveryPlate & Get $20 Off!: Meal subscription boxes can save busy families a lot of time, but some services definitely do not save money on your grocery budget. If you want to try one of these services, but also keep coast down, try Every Plate. Mary has tried several, and this one is the most cost effective and has super family friendly recipes. You can also save $20 on your first box; see details here.
- Quit These Habits to Save More Money!: It's the start of a new year and a new goal of saving! By just cutting out some little things from your budget each week, it could save you thousands of dollars per year. Check out Mary's "10 Spending Habits to Cut Out of Your Budget to Save More Money". Read them here.
- Are You Ready to Cut the Cord?: Getting rid of cable is a great way to save money. But are you really read to make the cut? Read Mission: to Save’s suggestions on how you know you are ready here. And if you are ready to jump into the world of cable cutters, read this post on how to cut cable.
- Kids Eat FREE Deals: Kids eat FREE programs are a great way to cut down on the cost of eating out and help your dining budget. Check out this list of National and Columbus Kids Eat Free Offers.
- Amazon Prime FREE for Students: Did you know that students with a .edu email address are eligible to receive a 6-month free trial of Amazon Prime? Then after the 6 months, they get a highly discounted price too. See all the details here.
- Join Mission Savers Group for Inside Deal Tips: Did you know that Mission: to Save has a Facebook group community called “Mission Savers”? If you haven’t yet, join Mary and the group as they share savings tips with each other. Every week Mary posts UDF freebie reminders, National “Day” deals, local restaurant offers and more! So join more frugal friends today!
- Freebies from Grove Collective: Have you heard about Grove Collective? It’s a great place to buy your fave natural products online. Right now, you can score FREE 5 pieces Intro set (includes Mrs. Meyers Hand Soap, Dish Soap, Multi-Purpose spray, walnut scrubbers and dish scrubber) with your first $30 purchase. This deal makes them better prices than the grocery store. Check out all the details on the Free Mrs. Meyers Set from Grove here.
- Birthday FREEbies List: There's always a birthday in the family, right? Mary has all the birthday freebies and offers! Celebrate your birthday all month long with great goodies like % off, FREE desserts and more. Find a huge list of offers to sign up for here.
- Save with Aldi Grocery Shopping: Are you ready to jump on the Aldi bandwagon? Before you head to the store, read these tips for shopping at Aldi grocery store and my list of what Aldi products to buy