Lets face it – being environmentally friendly isn’t always cheap, but remembering your reusable bag can pay off!

The CVS Green Bag Tag is a $0.99 initial investment that earns you $1 ECB every 4th visit to CVS with your reusable bag! Remember your reusable bag and Green Bag Tag for quick CVS trips – pop, photo pickup, prescription refill – they all count towards earning an ECB! I’ve earned $8 ECB since purchasing my Green Bag Tag!

Don’t forget that reusable bags earn you credit at the grocery store, too. I’ve received $0.05 per bag at Target, Walmart, Jewel, and Strak & Van Til, and I’m sure there are plenty of other grocery stores that are getting in on the action. It’s all about encouraging reusable bag usage and being rewarded for doing your part!

With all this reusable bag talk, I can’t not mention my favorite reusable bags…

Envirosax are the original designer reusable bags. They roll up teeny tiny to fit in your purse and expand to accommodate even the bulkiest groceries. The straps are wide and comfortable and the colors and patterns are cute.

It’s important to be cute while you’re saving the earth!

Envirosax can be purchased in packs of 5, or you can mix and match. They are a bit of an investment, but use your CVS Green Bag Tag and you’ll pay for your Envirosax in no time!

I received an Envirosax in exchange for my review. If you have any questions, please see my site policy.

I admit it – I spend a significant amount of money on socks, panties & bras. Under garments are so important for looking and feeling your best that I believe in spending a little extra.

Okay, a lot extra.

But that doesn’t mean I’m not looking for a good deal when I purchase high quality under garments. My favorite bras are pricey and custom fit from a boutique in downtown Chicago (if you watch Oprah, you know which boutique I’m talking about). I only buy them once or twice a year because they are so pricey.

Thankfully, Bare Necessities carries the same brand I buy at the boutique, and once I know my size and style, I can buy them online! Bare Necessities coupons make my favorite bras significantly more affordable.

Almost 40% more affordable!

Is there anything you’re willing to splurge on? Do you go on the hunt for online coupons before making your purchase?

I was going to stay away from CVS this week, but I had several coupons that were too good to let expire.

Purchased:

• 4 Pringles regularly $2.59 on sale 2/$3 – $0.50 Sunday Coupon = $5.50
• 3 Campbell’s Chunky Soups regularly $3.19 on sale 2/$3 – $1.50 printable coupon = $3
• 1 Venus Embrace regularly $8.99 – $2 Sunday Coupon = $6.99
• 1 Olay Body Wash regularly $7.40 – FREE with Venus razor purchase Sunday Coupon = FREE
• 4 Skittles regularly $0.99 on sale $0.89 – 2 BOGO printable coupons = $1.78
• 4 Starburst regularly $0.99 on sale $0.89 – 2 BOGO printable coupons = $1.78
• 1 Johnson & Johnson baby lotion (trial size) regularly $0.99 – $1 printable coupon = FREE
• 2 NYC Nail Polish regularly $1.79 – BOGO Sunday Coupon = $1.79

Earned:

• $4 ECB from Venus Embrace
• $1 from Green Bag tag

Total = $16.72

Saved = $34.24

• $22 gas
• $16 CVS
• $10 Sonic
• $15 vegetable plants
• $54 Walmart

Those tomato and strawberry bushes better yield $69 worth of fruit.

My February blogging goal was $250. Thanks to two new advertisers and my very first Amazon Affiliates payment, I squeaked in!

• PayPerPost = $29
• SocialSpark = $82.50
• Sponsored Tweets = $44.31
• Juicebox Jungle = $10
• Amazon Affiliates = $34.98
• Freelance = $98

Total = $298.79

I also made $97.50 through freelance writing for Demand Studios. I’m not including this in the above totals because it’s not directly related to my blogs, but it is money I made online, so I think it’s worth a mention.

My goal for March is again $250, with an additional $250 from Demand Studios.

I hate having to pay personal loans and other bills as we have the money. I usually sit down once a payday and pay all the bills at one time. I update our budget, plan for next payday, and figure out how much fun money is left over.

There is no fun money lately.

But, at least the bills are getting paid, right?

• $172 Chase
• $3 USPS
• $28 groceries

The only big bill left this month is a car payment. After that, I can breath a sign of relief.

Until next month.

BOGO Starburst and Skittles coupons are available when you become a fan of each on Facebook!

Make sure to hit your back button and print two of each, and look out for BOGO deals at CVS so you can get FREE CANDY!

• BOGO Skittles
• BOGO Starburst