Halloween Horror Nights 2014 Tickets Purchased!!!

HHN 2014 Ticket Prices

I am so excited to announce I have purchased our Halloween Horror Nights tickets for a steal of a price. As I am trying to save as much money as possible for this trip, I am even managed to snag a super savings on our tickets purchase.

The least expensive tickets for this event are the Sunday- Thursday tickets. Which means you only have admission to HHN Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, no Friday or Saturday nights included. Which is fine with me because the most crowded nights are indeed Friday and Saturday.

Normal price for these tickets are $100. The last couple of years Coca-Cola has partnered with Universal Studios Halloween Horror nights to offer significant discount on tickets if you buy a Coca-Cola product with a special code you enter in the Official HHN site to purchase your tickets. Or you can also purchase your tickets at Publix with the special discount without actually purchasing any Coca-Cola product. Which is what I did.

Each ticket on the HHN 24 online purchasing portal is prices at $95.99. However, with the Coca-Cola discount each other Sunday - Thursday tickets come out to $45.99 (including tax). That is a $50 savings on each ticket, which means I saved $100 on HHN tickets! That makes me deliriously happy!


Happy Savings,
Melissa

Saving Helpful Tips

Helpful tips #1 - Sunday is Funday for Deals

Sunday is the day when the newspaper has the newest ads and the most coupons. I know newspapers are so old school. However, it saves mega bucks when it comes to clipping coupons. Look through the paper with a fine tooth comb, clip what you need and save the coupons you might need soon.

Helpful tip #2 - Smart Phone Apps 

• Ebates, Checkout 51, Ibotta - These are 3 different apps that all get you money back on items purchased. There is no feeling like getting a check in the mail for products you've already purchased. These are super easy to use apps that give you simple instructions on how to start saving money.
• Cartwheel - This is a Target Store app that gives you a percentage off on hundreds of items in the store. You just need to add the items you will be purchasing on your next Target trip to  your Cartwheel, connect to the Target store wifi and have the store associate scan the barcode at the time of purchase for instant discounts on items you are purchasing.
• RetailMeNot - By far one of my most favorite apps, ever. RetailMeNot is activated when you are near a store with a deal. You'll receive a notification on your phone letting you know what stores near you are having sales. 

Hope this helps you on your savings journey.

Happy Savings,

Melissa

Welcome to the World of Saving Money

Welcome to my blog where I want to explore the art of saving money. We live in a bad economy. About a week ago, my girlfriend was laid off from her job and now it is my job to be the sole financial provider of our household. My girlfriend was laid off from her amazing job as Store Manager for a local grocery store.

The girlfriend has already been approved for the maximum amount of unemployment she can get, which is a total of $275 a week. Isn't that barbaric? Isn't that completely ridiculous?

It is completely possible to be able to live comfortably, have enough money for food and pay rent with our new circumstances. And I am going to show you how to save as much money as possible.

My short term goal is to save at least $400 by the middle October 2014. Even though my girl doesn't have a job, we have planned to go to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, Fl. this year. I really want to make this happen. I hope you find helpful hints and tips to help you save money as well.

Happy Savings,

Melissa