Reader Tip: Get Cash For Your Unclaimed Property! and more...

Devon emailed the following tip: Each state has requirements that all banks, insurance companies, and other businesses report "unclaimed property" to the state after a certain amount of time (in California it is 3 years). You can search for your […]

Here's what's new: Reader Tip: Get Cash For Your Unclaimed Property! Brigette’s $78 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6 Reader Tip: Get Cash For Your Unclaimed Property! Devon emailed the following tip: Each state has requirements that all banks, insurance companies, and other businesses report “unclaimed property” to the state after a certain amount of time (in California it is 3 years). You can search for your name in the database your state set-up and see if there is any money the state is holding for you. For instance, I had submitted a refund for lotion I bought many years ago, the company sent it to the wrong address and the check was essentially lost. My name was on the California Unclaimed Property database and I was able to file for the $3.00. I know of other people who searched and ended up finding hundreds of dollars — so it’s worth a couple minutes to check and see if your name is there. I would suggest doing an online search for “________ Unclaimed Property Database” and put your state in the underlined blank. Generally, you just fill out an online form and hit ‘submit’ or print out and mail in the form to your state controller’s office. It’s fairly simple and the turn around time was quick for my claim! Here is the link to California’s database for unclaimed property if you want to see what it looks like. I’m guessing the forms for other states would be similar. photo source        Brigette’s $78 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6 Aldi 2 cans tuna – $1.30 2 cans Chicken Breast – $3.38 1 bag Organic Kale – $2.49 1 pkg fresh Zucchini – $2.49 1 loaf Bread – $0.85 1 3-lb bag Pink Lady Apples – $2.99 1 bag Flat Leaf Spinach – $0.79 2 bags Romaine Hearts – $3.98 1 Artisan Lettuce – $1.99 1 bunch Bananas (2.64lbs @ $0.39/lb) – $1.03 3 bags Baby Carrots – $2.97 1 head Cabbage – $1.19 1 3-lb bag Sweet Potatoes – $1.79 1 pint Grape Tomatoes – $1.89 1 Pineapple – $1.19 1 head Cauliflower – $2.29 1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $2.29 1 gallon Whole Milk – $2.35 1 64-oz carton Orange Juice – $1.69 1 64-oz carton Almond Milk – $1.99 2 16-oz carton Egg Whites – $3.98 2 cans Green Beans – $0.98 1 jar Organic Salsa – $1.99 1 box Honey Crunch Oats – $1.49 1 box Raisin Bran – $1.79 1 bag Nacho Tortilla Chips – $1.09 4 dozen Eggs – $3.56 1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.49 Total: $59.30 Harris Teeter 1 bag Eight O’clock Hazelnut Coffee – $2.89, used $1.50/1 printable – $1.39 after coupon 2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks – $2.89, used $0.50/2 printable (doubled), plus $0.50/2 evic – $1.39/2 after coupons 2 25-oz Palmolive Dish Detergents – $3.98 – used 2 $0.25/1 printable (doubled), plus receive instant $2 off (part of the buy 3, get $3 Colgate Promo) – $0.98/2 after coupon and instant promo (great price in my book!) 1 Colgate Max Toothpaste – $2.49, used $0.50/1 printable (doubled), plus receive instant $1 off (part of the buy 3, get $3 Colgate Promo) – $0.49 after coupon and instant promo 1 100-ct pkg Bounty Napkins – $1.89, used $0.25/1 printable (doubled) – $1.39 after coupon 1 bottle Frank’s Hot Sauce – $1.49, used $0.50/1 printable (doubled), plus receive $1 back from Checkout 51 – $0.51 MM after coupon and rebate 2 bags Kettle Brand Chip – $3.79, used $1.00/2 printable, plus receive $1 back from Ibotta – $1.79/2 after coupon and rebate 3 pkgs Laughing Cow Cheese – $5.97, used 3 $0.75/1 printable (doubled) – $1.47/3 after coupons 10 8-oz bags Shredded Cheese (B2G3) – $13.10 5 cartons Turkey Hill Premium Ice Cream (B2G3) – $9.98, used 2 $1/1 printable – $7.98/5 after coupons 3 8-oz pkgs Challenge Butter – $4.48, used 3 $0.75/1 printable (doubled) – FREE after coupons (free BUTTER??! Yes, please!) 1 tub Kozy Shack Pudding – $1.69, used $0.75/1 Kozy Shack Pudding – 1-15-17 SS (exp. 02/28/17) (doubled) – FREE after coupon Plus received $10 off $75 evic (I have no idea where this came from, or how I got it – ??! But a super happy surprise! :)) Total after coupons, tax, and rebates: $19.47 Total for the Week: $78.77 Weekly Menu Plan Breakfasts Oatmeal and Fruit x 2 Cereal x 3 Hard Boiled Eggs, Morning Glory Muffins x 2 Lunches Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Oranges, Zucchini Fries x 2 Baked Potatoes with Cheese, Roasted Cauliflower Tuna Fish Sandwiches, Carrots, Pineapple Leftovers x 3 Dinners Grilled Chicken, Italian Garlic Bread, Tossed Salad, Cheesy Hash brown Casserole, Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies, Ice Cream (company for dinner) Venison Roast in the Crockpot, Baked Potatoes, Carrots Taco Salad, Apples Simple, Perfect Chili, Cornbread Chicken Gravy over Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Homemade Biscuits Leftovers x 2        Latest finds on Pinterest Over the years, my husband and I have always prioritize time together… even when money was tight, we just got creative with how to make date night affordable. After all, the purpose of date night is to relax, to have some fun, and to reconnect with your spouse. None of these things require money. A date that achieves these goals is a success, and it doesn’t have to be expensive! If you’re looking for a few ways to make date nights more affordable, these suggestions might help! If the thought of Valentine’s Day has you mourning the potential loss of much-needed funds instead of celebrating your love, then it might be a good idea to think outside the gift box this year. You can still make your partner feel special, but for less! Try one of these frugal, but incredibly thoughtful, gifts to say ‘I love you’ in your own special way. Frugal ways to occupy kids while traveling! Latest finds on Pinterest Over the years, my husband and I have always prioritize time together… even when money was tight, we just got creative with how to make date night affordable. After all, the purpose of date night is to relax, to have some fun, and to reconnect with your spouse. None of these things require money. A date that achieves these goals is a success, and it doesn’t have to be expensive! If you’re looking for a few ways to make date nights more affordable, these suggestions might help! If the thought of Valentine’s Day has you mourning the potential loss of much-needed funds instead of celebrating your love, then it might be a good idea to think outside the gift box this year. You can still make your partner feel special, but for less! Try one of these frugal, but incredibly thoughtful, gifts to say ‘I love you’ in your own special way. Frugal ways to occupy kids while traveling!     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "LITE Feed, Money Saving Mom®." 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