Money saving tips

Thought I would post some ways we save money when camping. We did the tent thing when our kids were little then moved up to a very small travel trailer, I think it was a 12 footer. We now have a 28 foot travel trailer. Having the travel trailer makes it so much easier, everything we need is in the camper so the only thing we do when we return home is empty the fridge and bring in the dirty clothes. We started off with a pontoon boat, then got a ski boat. We now have a 1959 Sea King vbottom boat and its perfect for just DH and I to fish out of. But the best part is everthing is paid for!!

Most of the food we take comes from the stockpile

I have 2 crockpots in the camper that get used alot. I can put a pork or beef roast in it before we go out fishing and lunch is ready by the time we get back.

Bring our own ice from home to put in the boats ice chest.

Almost everything in the camper came from clearance, garage sales or the thrift store.

DH has an Access card so we get 50% off most campgrounds. We usually pay $10.00 a night. We try to stay fairly close to home if we can especially if it is for a week or more. That way we can come home to mow and check on things.

We have a small propane grill so the only time we buy charcoal is when all the kids are there and we feed a crowd.

All the trial size items I get free or samples in the mail go in the camper. When our kids do come they usually use the campground showers so our holding tank doesn't get full so quick. They can grab a trial size shampoo and soap and I don't have to worry about them returning a big bottle.

We have always loved going to the lake. It doesn't cost much to get away for a weekend or even a week.


I'll post more ways to save time and money camping.

Walgreens deals

4~Bic Soleil razors~6.99 BOGO 50%~used BOGO and $3.00 off 1=$.24 each

1~Fusion razor~9.89~used $4.00 off 1=$5.89 rec'd $5.00 RR

2~Playtex tampons~4.00 each~used $2.50 off 2=$5.50 rec'd $3.00 RR

2~Cheezit~2.50 each rec'd $2.00 RR

1~Crayons~1.00 rec'd $1.00 RR

2~Organix shampoo~6.99 BOGO=$6.99 send rebate for $6.99 so 2 bottles for free!!

6~Cookies~1.99 BOGO~used buy 4 get one free $1.50=$.75 each

Total $28.93-rec'd $11.00 in RR and $6.99 rebate=$10.94

The mail brought a $3.00 rebate.

Replaced fridge in RV

Our fridge in the travel trailer went out. We had been having trouble with it for some time. A replacement would have cost $1480.oo, so I did a search and found out we could replace it with a household fridge from Home Depot for $269.00. We found one that fit the hole perfect. DH had to remove some trim and modify the bottom a little so he could secure it. The old fridge was small compared to this one. The freezer is twice as big and I can actually fit a whole gallon of milk in it. We will save money in the long run by not running to town when we camp for extended periods. Can't wait for our week long trip!!

Working on the travel trailer

We have been busy working on our travel trailer. We decided to remove the bench close to the door. It is hard for DH to slide in and out not to mention he is 6' 4" so he didn't have much leg room. I can't believe what a difference it made! We had a few of these black chairs that were free when the company I worked for went out of business. The previous owners had saved a whole roll of leftover fabric so we used that to recover the cushion. DH had to build a box to cover the fender on the inside and recycle some trim from the old bench. It turned out nice and didn't cost anything. We lost some storage space but I have plenty of other storage areas.

Sorry meant to post the pictures before and after instead of after and before!!

Walgreens deals

2~Scrunci hairbands~$2.99 on sale BOGO~used IVC for $1.99~$.99 for 2

6~Combo snacks~$.99 each~used $1.00 off 2~$.49 each

6~Nabisco snacks~$.50 each~used $.20 off 1=$.30 each

6~Pantene~$1.32 each on clearance~used $2.00 off 1 and $1.00 off 1=free

Total $5.73-$.08 overage-$3.00 rr from previous deal=$2.65 + tax!

The mail today brought P&G coupons and 2 rebate checks. One for $4.50 and one for $1.39!

Walgreens deals this week and next aren't that good. I still have about $15.00 in rr so I may just get the Fusion razors with the 8 for $1.00 folders as fillers.

Homeland has their Kelloggs cereal on sale for $1.40 a box again! Also if you buy 10 Kellogg and/or Keebler items you get a $10.00 catalina! Transaction will look like this:

8~Kellogg cereal~$1.40 each~use $1.00 off 2~one coupon will double=$7.20

2~Keebler crackers~$1.40 each~use $1.00 off 2=$.80

1~1lb of bananas~use $1.00 off fresh fruit when you buy cereal=free

Total $8.00 receive $10.00 catalina!!

Walgreens deals

3 separate transanctions

1st

1~Airplus Aloe socks~$3.00

1~Blistex smoothies~$2.99

Total $5.99-$5.00 rr from previous deal=$.99 rec'd $6.00 in rr's.

2nd

1~Airplus Aloe socks~$3.00

Total $3.00-$2.00 rr from previous deal=$1.00 rec'd $3.00 rr

3rd

3~Captain Crunch cereal~$1.75 each on sale~used $.50 off 1 mfq=$1.25 each

2~Reeses pieces~$3.79 each~used IVC for $2.50 + $1.00 off 1 mfq=$1.50 each

1~Starburst jumbo bag~$5.99

1~Lays chips~$1.99

Total $14.73-2 $5.00 rr from previous deal=$4.73+tax!

So total oop was $6.72+tax but rec'd $9.00 in rr's! Had to use the rr because they would expire on July 4th and we have family coming from out of town so I won't be "Wagging" while they are here.

Walmart Deals

14~Louisiana fish fry mix~$1.76 each~ad matched for $1.00 each~used $1.00 off 2 mfq=$.50 each!

5~Shick razors~$1.97 each~used $2.00 off 1 mfq=free+$.15 in overage

6~Jello pudding mix~$.84 each~ad matched for $.50 each~used BOGO mfq=$.25 each

3~Wishbone dressing~$1.48 each~ad matched for $1.00 each~used $.75 mfq=$.25 each

2~Masterpiece BBQ sauce~1.38 each~ad matched for $1.00 each~used $1.00 off 1 mfq=free

2~Kraft BBQ sauce~$1.00 each~ad matched for $.50 each~used $.25 off 1 mfq=$.25

3~Taco seasoning~$.50 each~used $1.00 off 3 mfq=$.17 each

3~Lea&Perrins~$2.54 each~used $2.00 off 1 mfq=$.54 each

3~Fisher nuts~$1.88 each~used $1.00 off 1 mfq=$.88 each

2~White Cloud toilet paper~$2.00 each~used $1.00 off 1 mfq=$1.00 each

2~Reddi-Whip~$1.98 each~used $1.00 off 1 mfq~$.98 each

3~Edward pie slices~$1.17 each~used $.75 off 1 mfq=$.42 each

2~Blue Bunny 12 count ice cream sandwiches~$2.98 each~ad matched $2.50 each~used $1.25 off 1 peelie found on box=$1.25 each not shown I put them in the freezer right away, it is so hot!

Total $22.44-$.15 overage=$22.34