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Grab a few lip care items from Bath & Body Works today!
Today only (4/18), Bath & Body Works is offering all Lip Care for just $3.95 when you use the promo code SPRINGFLING at checkout!
There are lots of items including lip balm, lip tint, lip gloss, lip masks, and more. Limit 24.
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs.
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Here’s a fun freebie from TinyPrints!
Right now, TinyPrints is offering 10 free Thank You cards when you use the promo code THANKS at checkout! You’ll just pay shipping which is around $4.
Have more shopping to do? You can get an extra 20% off everything else with this code.
Valid through April 21, 2024.
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Are the rising costs of college tuition concerning you and your teens? Do you think piles of college debt are inevitable? Keep reading for a bunch of clever ways you might be able to shave thousands off your tuition bills!
Whenever I talk about Jesse going to law school debt-free, I find that people can’t fathom how this could be possible.
There’s a real belief out there that most college graduates will end up with lots of student loans — that this debt is “unavoidable.”
I wholeheartedly disagree!
With effort, research, and a can-do attitude, I’m confident you or your student can get a college degree with little to no debt at all.
Don’t believe me?
Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking (check the comments for a lot more suggestions and tips!)…
In most U.S. states, it is significantly less expensive to attend an in-state school versus an out-of-state school or private school.
There are also a variety of “state scholarships” you can qualify for if you attend a state school in your own state (with a certain GPA + SAT/ACT scores).
Tennessee has both TN Promise and TH Hope scholarships for these students — adding up to a few thousand dollars per semester! Other states have similar programs: Florida has Bright Futures, Georgia has the Hope Scholarship, etc.
Community colleges are a great way to get lots of general education credits out of the way before transferring to a 4-year college or university, and their cost per credit is much less expensive!
Just do your research to make sure the credits will transfer.
While you might miss out on some of the campus life activities, you’ll also “miss out” on a huge amount of debt!
Dorms are often very pricey, and our girls are each saving $10,000 – $12,000 per year by living off campus!!
Yes, there are two sides to every coin! ☺️
If you can find a scholarship that applies to room and board, there are lots of ways to save by living on campus.
For example, you don’t need to drive to and from the school each day, saving gas (and time). And — if your scholarship could be applied toward the meal plan — that would save you money on food as you wouldn’t need to buy many groceries.
There are SO many scholarships available these days — you just need to hunt for them.
One follower mentioned her daughter applied for several $500 scholarships. She got them since she was the only one who applied — and they all added up to big savings!
Yes, it takes some work, but it could pay off big-time (literally!).
Once you decide what school you will attend, find all the scholarships available and start applying.
You can often “stack” various scholarships (just like coupons!) for an even deeper discount.
Some followers mentioned that their kids got more scholarships than the cost of tuition and were able to use the overages to pay for room and board, meal plans, and even books!
Many high schools offer Advanced Placement (A.P.) and Dual Enrollment classes that count for college credit while the students are still in high school.
It’s not uncommon for high school seniors to graduate with 20 or more college credits that will then transfer to their college and provide an opportunity to graduate a semester or more early (saving TONS on tuition).
You might be surprised by what is considered “low income”, especially if you have multiple kids around college age at the same time. Be sure to fill out your FAFSA form, even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for financial aid.
Do a little research to figure out if you qualify for state funding or grants that could be applied to college tuition. These do not need to be paid back and are essentially the same as a scholarship.
Help your teens find part-time jobs during the school year (and especially during summer months) to save up money for college tuition.
It’s not unreasonable to challenge your high school and college students to save $5,000 – $10,000 per year to put towards tuition.
In most cases, they can still work part-time while keeping up with their school work and participating in extracurricular activities.
And speaking of teens finding part-time work, more and more companies are reimbursing college students for each credit they get while working for the company.
This is a great option for people working in a specific field who go back to get a Master’s or Doctorate, but there are also many entry-level jobs that will pay for a bachelor’s or associate’s degree.
Places like Chipotle, Walmart, Costco, Starbucks, Papa John’s, and Amazon offer reimbursement programs for full- and part-time employees.
Most colleges and universities offer free (or very reduced) room and board to students who would like to serve as an R.A. for their dorm floor.
This could shave off a huge portion of their overall tuition bill, teach valuable leadership skills, and provide ample opportunities for getting involved with campus life and other fun activities around campus.
Many colleges offer on-campus jobs for students — both during the year and over the summer.
One follower said that her child went to College of the Ozarks and got FREE tuition for working 15 hours per week (plus two 40-hour weeks) during the year!! They also have the option to work during the summer to pay for room and board.
Another follower mentioned that her husband got his Master’s degree completely free by first getting a job at the university he wanted to attend. The university offered free tuition that covered everything but books!
As you can see, there are so many ways to significantly reduce the rising cost of college tuition — you just have to get creative and be willing to do the research/work.
Remind yourself how thankful your “future self” will be without the burden of deep college debt. That should be motivation enough to keep pushing forward when you’re tired of all those scholarship applications!
We’d love to continue this conversation in the comments…
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We’re excited to roll out a brand new feature called What I Got Wednesday — where we share some of the best savings submitted to us by readers!
Check out the deal Tamara scored on trash bags!
“Recently Walmart has been pulling products off the shelves and marking them way down to move quickly. I couldn’t understand why until I saw the shelves where the products used to sit. Products include diapers, feminine hygiene, trash bags, etc. All name brands are changing quantities and raising prices. For example, tampons going are going up two dollars, yet four less in box. 🙁 I checked other stores and some were offering this online. I’ve gotten several great deals including Hefty bags for $5 and $3 a box! Some other brands were only $1.50 for scented!”
We had a couple of other great submissions from readers who scored great deals. Check them out below!
Stephanie grabbed these Kate Spade Crossbody Purses for a great price:
“I recently took advantage of the Kate Spade Leila Crossbody purse deal. It was an amazing price and the purse size is just what I’ve been looking for! The price was so great that I was able to buy 2 and give one away as a gift to my mother. I can’t wait to give it to her.”
Psst! You can currently get these purses for only $71.20 shipped!
Elizabeth got FREE peanut butter:
“This Jif Peanut Butter was part of a buy six get $1 off sale last week. It was also marked down to $1.99 so I got $1 off and had $1 coupon so it was free!”
Bonita took advantage of the Finish Rinse Aid deal:
“I purchased and saved money on the dishwasher Finish Jet Dry Rinse deal on Amazon.”
Psst! You can still get this amazing deal here.
Kristina got a FREE Olive Branch Tree:
“My favorite score ever was the free olive branch tree from Walmart after cash back from TopCashBack!!!”
Naomi’s son scored a hot deal on a toy:
“My nine year old son got a Walmart gift card for his birthday. When we went shopping, he found a toy he wanted. I noticed that a lot of toys were on clearance, but the toy he picked wasn’t. It was $55. I decided to scan the barcode on the Walmart app to see if maybe it was on sale online. It was $23.41! His gift card was $30, so he was very glad to be able to buy the toy. It was also a lesson in the cash value of a gift card. He gave me the gift card, and I gave him change for what he hadn’t used. We were both so happy he saved $31.59 on his toy!”
Thank you so much to these readers for sharing your savings with our community! How inspiring!!
Want to submit your savings for a chance to be featured? Simply go HERE and fill out the form! Each week, we’ll pick a few of the best submissions to be featured.
(And we might even throw in a fun little surprise for you if you’re picked! Free coffee, anyone?!)
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Amazon has some great deals on Liquid I.V. Hydration Energy Immune Support Multipliers today! Here are some deals you can get…
Get this Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier – Lemon Lime – Hydration Powder Packets (16 count) for just $16.71 shipped when you check out through Subscribe & Save!
Get this Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Immune Support for just $17.80 shipped when you check out through Subscribe & Save!!
Get this Liquid I.V. Energy Multiplier | Sustained Energy Powder Packets for just $17.80 shipped when you check out through Subscribe & Save!!
Note: Once your order ships, you can go into your Amazon account and cancel your subscription if you don’t want recurring orders.
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These hammock chair swings are perfect for the patio!
Walmart has this Large Hammock Chair Swing for just $24.99 shipped right now!
This is regularly $89.99 and such a great deal. Choose from three colors.
Or get this Outdoor Hanging Swing Cotton Hammock Chair for just $29.88!
Or get this Hanging Rope Hammock Swing Chair for just $20.99!
Shipping is free on orders over $35 (or sign up with Walmart+ to get free shipping on all orders, no minimum!).
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Wow! This is a great deal on bubbles!
Walmart has this Gazillion Bubbles 4 Liter Solution, Multi-color for just $5.86 right now!
This is regularly $19.99 and a great stock up deal on bubbles for the warmer weather.
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs. Or shipping is free on orders over $35 (or sign up with Walmart+ to get free shipping on all orders, no minimum!).
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WHOA!! This is a rare deal on the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker!
This hot deal is back!
If you’ve been wanting this Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, Walmart has the Ninja CREAMi, Ice Cream Maker, 5 One-Touch Programs in stock and on sale for just $148.58 shipped!
This is regularly $280 and is hard to find. Plus, this is such a great deal and super rare.
Hurry – this deal might not last long!
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This popular deal is back! If your family loves Great Wolf Lodge, you won’t want to miss these discounts!
This popular deal is back! Does your family love Great Wolf Lodge? If so, Groupon is running some nice Great Wolf Lodge discounts on family vacation packages right now!
Choose from 20 different Great Wolf Lodge locations, with different pricing and package options at each.
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If you need new shoes, this is a great deal on these New Balance shoes!
Joe’s New Balance is offering two pairs of shoes for $100 shipped when you buy two pairs! That’s just $50 per pair shipped which is a really great deal.
Choose from lots of different options including men’s and women’s.
Valid for a limited time only.
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Check out these hot deals on Adidas pants, track jackets, shoes, and more!
The Adidas eBay store is offering an extra 50% off at checkout when you use the promo code 50COUPON at checkout! And, shipping is free!
Hurry — sizes and styles are selling out quickly. Tip — filter by the sizes that you needed to find the best deals for you!
Here are some deals you can get…
Get these Adidas Men Grand Court Shoes for only $21 shipped after code (regularly $70)!
Get these Men’s Tiro 21 Track Pants for only $15 shipped after code (regularly $50)!
Get these Adidas kids Estro 19 Shorts for only $6 shipped after code!
Valid through April 22, 2024, while supplies last.
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Check out this fantastic deal on Aeropostale Graphic Tees!
Aeropostale has a Graphic Tees Buy One, Get Two Free Sale right now! Prices start as low as $24.95, making it just $8.32 each when you buy three!
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs. Or shipping is free on orders $50 or more.
Valid for a limited time only.
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Whoa! Don’t miss these HOT deals on Marika Tops & Hoodies!
Marika is has their Pullovers, Hoodies, Tops, and Vests for only $12.50 shipped right now! No promo code needed – the price will automatically adjust at checkout.
Choose from a variety of styles! Plus, shipping is free!
Valid through April 26, 2024, while supplies last.
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Stock up on your favorite snacks and cereal with this deal!
For a limited time, Amazon is offering $5 off instantly when you spend $35+ on select food items!
This is a great time to save on cereal, snacks, mixes, and more! Just add $35 of qualifying items to your cart and you will automatically save $5 off at checkout.
There are lots of items included in this deal so be sure to look through them all.
Sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime to get free two-day shipping (and possibly one-day or same-day shipping!) with no minimum. If you’re not sure Prime is worth it, read this post for some helpful info to help you decide! And don’t forget you can sign up for Swagbucks to earn free gift cards to use on Amazon deals!
And I'll send you 1 to 2 daily emails with the best hand-picked hot deals as they become available!