Each week on Wednesday, I spotlight a website that I think is worthy, and give you a little review of it.
In the spotlight for December 3, 2008 is JANE4girls $800 Annual Budget.
That’s right, you heard correct. Erin, blog owner, has set an $800 annual grocery budget for her family of 4!! I have been following her blog all year long, and she didn’t even go under her $800 to spend until the beginning of summer. She does so well with moneymakers, and has such an awesome stockpile that she just does the free or cheap deals all year long. I’m anxious to see her make it through December. She only has $21.28 left to spend…will she make it?
She’s a local of Katy, Texas that has actually caught the eye of her local news station. See the article they wrote on her HERE. They call her the “Coupon Queen,” and have since hired her on to run their ABC Channel 13 Super Saver Blog. She is an awesome testament as to how couponing can change your life.
Here are a few of my favorite posts:
Erin Shows Off Her Stockpile
How to Make Black Bean Brownies ( I’ve tried them and they are quite good!)
How to Water your Lawn and Garden for Free!
My Favorite Shopping Trip of Hers ( They paid her $36 dollars to get groceries)
What is so amazing about her, is that her family actually eats pretty healthy. She shops for free or nearly free, and trades with neighbors and friends for other things that she needs. Be sure to stop by her blog. She’ll be starting all over again come January, so you can watch all the fun from the beginning!
Do you have a site you want to nominate to be Wednesday’s Website? Send me an email and tell me why you want that site to be spotlighted. thethriftymama @ gmail.com (remove spaces).
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Thanks for sharing this!! I am going to start fallowing her blog!
I have been following Erin’s blog for about 6 months. I LOVE it. I went to one of her coupon classes (in Katy) and it was awesome! She is amazing!