Perks and Rec: Tis the season to save on essentials

We’re all spending more cash during the holidays. You have to finish your gift list, put together some new holiday looks and shop for three different white elephant parties with very particular rules. To keep everything in check, we’re saving on those everyday items—it’s called balling on a budget, people. 

Today at Target, you can get a $15 gift card when you spend $50 on home essentials. This includes toilet paper, Clorox wipes, sponges and paper plates, so stock up on what you need. 

At Amazon, you’ll get a discount when you use the Subscribe and Save program to get the things you’re already using. Subscribe to everything from dishwasher detergent to body wash and watch the savings add up. 

If you’re looking to save both time and cash, check out Home Chef for high-quality ingredients delivered directly to your door. Right now, you can get your first four deliveries for half off. 

Have a merry Monday, 

— Sara Beth Bolin, Newsletter Writer 

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