Super Savers

  Super Savers, let’s dive into a success story from my health journey—how a gadget on my vision board helped me bring home groceries this week. Earlier this year, I picked up a Garmin fitness tracker to support my health goals. It quickly became a helpful tool for monitoring my activity and staying motivated. But instead of just tracking my progress, it ended up earning me something even better… groceries. A Marathon of Patience Let’s be truthful—this wasn’t an overnight win. It took seven months to reach the 10,000 points needed to cash out on Evidation (which equals $10). Think long-story-arc pacing, like waiting for Jim and Pam to finally get together on “The Office.” Back in April 2025, I signed up for Evidation, a free platform that links to my Garmin and rewards healthy habits. If I do a full-tracking setup—steps, sleep, workouts, and meals—I could rack up about 280 points a week. But I don’t always feel like logging everything. Some things are best left to the imagination...

  Every November, my church collects Thanksgiving meal kits for families in need, and this year, I decided to take on the shopping list challenge myself. It’s one of my favorite ways to give back while also putting my bargain-hunting skills to good use. After all, Super Savers, nothing says gratitude quite like a good deal and a full heart. Before heading out, I did my homework—comparing prices online, checking sales flyers, and digging through my coupon stash like Indiana Jones on a mission. Preparation is half the battle when you’re trying to stretch every dollar. For Trip A , I started at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and scored two cans of Del Monte fruit for just $0.68 each after using a 15% off coupon. I also grabbed a box of cookies for $1.52 with that same coupon and picked up a can of store-brand cranberry sauce for $1.89 on sale at a local grocery chain. The rest of the items—including mashed potatoes, stuffing, mac and cheese, and pumpkin—came from Walmart’s store brand lineup....

  Hey there, Super Saver! Hosting Thanksgiving at your place this year, but feeling less like a jazzed-up Rosemary Clooney and more like your wallet’s ghosting you? Wondering how you’ll manage to feed your four plus a few more without breaking the bank? Wishing your living room looked like Sarah Sherman Samuel’s latest makeover? Don’t worry—I've got the dish on how to entertain your crowd and  save some dough. Here’s your all-in-one guide to a budget-friendly Thanksgiving that’ll leave both you and your guests feeling full and festive. Meal Deals First up, let’s talk turkey! You don’t need to go full-on Iron Chef for a delicious feast. Big-name retailers are rolling out budget-friendly meal plans that practically plan themselves.  Walmart just dropped its Thanksgiving meal deal to about $4 per person —matching Aldi’s low-cost challenge and feeding up to 8 people without breaking the gravy boat. Just add their ready-made shopping list to your cart, and boom—you’re on your ...