What BU Honor Student Is About: Trying to Pay Off Student Loans

Hi! My name is Kalee Sorey, and I am a 20-year-old marketing major at Belmont University. Belmont’s Massey College of Business is one of the best programs in the nation and I cannot see myself anywhere else. The $12,000 tuition, however, never rests easy on me regardless of how close I am to graduating.

I have grown up in a humble, middle-class family; my dad is a small business owner and my mom is a math teacher. A trip to the grocery store, mall, or restaurant ALWAYS involved a coupon and often times a piggy bank with all of our spare change. Therefore, I don’t know what $46,000 (the approximate amount of my student loans) looks like or how I will ever begin to pay it back 6-months after graduation. I know my situation is not uncommon, but my method to overcome it is truly unique– I will share my life in coupons and offer advertisements, auctions, and services to pay off my debt.

2nd Debate of 2008 at Belmont University

You can send a donation to my BU Honor Student’s PayPal account, bid on an auction, or buy a service or advertisement.

Help Nashville’s Flood Victims for Pennies!

As you all know, Middle Tennessee has experienced major flooding and is needing volunteers, supplies, and prayers. There are several ways to help the community out, including food donation  boxes scattered around town. For all locations and more ways you can help please click here.

Below is a list of goods from Walgreens, Target, Walmart, and Kroger that are less than a dollar! Whether you a couponista, an occasional coupon clipper, or just have a printer, you can get these deals and donate $100′s of dollars worth of supplies for under $30! (Thanks to Surviving the Stores and Passions For Savings for the deals and WKRN for keeping everyone up-to-date!)

Walgreens

Buy THREE Nivea Body Wash for Women @ $5.59 each (after 20% discount)
Use B1G1 Nivea Body wash coupon from the May All You Magazine
AND use TWO $4/1 Nivea Body Wash coupons from the 5/2 RP
Pay $3.18 out of pocket
Get back $5 in RRs
$1.82 Money-maker after coupons and RRs!

Sure Antiperspirant/Deodorant (2.6-2.7 oz.) – $1.50 with in-ad coupon
Use 75¢/1 Sure Deodorant Printable Coupon (IE) or (FF)
or use $1.50/1 or $1/1 coupon from the 5/2 SS
FREE – 75¢ each after coupons!

Buy Irish Spring or Softsoap Body Wash (15 or 18 oz.) @ $2.99, Earn $2 in Register Rewards
Use 75¢/1 Softsoap NutriSerums Body Wash Printable Coupon
or use 50¢/1 coupon from the 4/25 SS
Pay $2.24 – $2.49 out of pocket
Get back $2 in RRs
24¢ – 49¢ each after coupon and RRs

Pert Plus for Men or 3-in-1 – $1.99
Use $1.50/1 coupon from the 5/2 SS
49¢ each after coupon

Bic Disposable Razors – $3.99
Use $3/1 coupon from the 4/18 or 5/2 SS
99¢ each after coupon

Buy TWO select Kellogg’s Cereal Products @ $2.50 each, Earn $2 in Register Rewards
Use $1/2 Cereal coupon from the 4/11 RP
Pay $4 out of pocket
Get back $2 in RRs
$1 each after coupon and RRs

Target

Buy THREE Scrubbing Bubbles Daily Shower Power Sprayers – $7.99 each
Buy THREE Daily Shower Sprayer Refills – $3.94 each
Use THREE Buy Power Sprayer Get a Refill FREE Printable Coupons
AND use THREE $5/1 Starter Kit coupons from the 4/11 SS (exp 6/6)
AND use THREE Free $5 Target Gift Card when you buy the Starter Kit coupons from the 5/2 SS (exp 5/25)
AND use ONE Free $5 Target Gift Card when you buy 3 Scrubbing Bubbles Products coupon from the 4/11 SS (exp 5/4***)
Pay $8.97 out of pocket
Get back $20 in Target Gift Cards
$11.03 Money-maker after coupons and gift cards!!

Nivea For Women Body Wash – $3.49
Use $4/1 coupon from the 5/2 RP
FREE after coupon!

Right Guard Deodorant (travel size) – 97¢
Use $2/2 Right Guard Printable Coupon
FREE after coupon!

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion – $4.79
Use $3.75/1 coupon from the 4/11 RP (exp 5/9)
AND use $1/1 Target Vaseline Printable Coupon or $1.50/1 Target coupon from the 4/25 RP
FREE – 4¢ each after coupons!

Stove Top Stuffing – 87¢ each
Use $1/2 Stove Top Printable Coupon
37¢ each after coupon

Carefree Original To Go Pantiliners 22 Ct .97
Use $1/1 Carefree product 4/25/2010 SS Insert (exp 6/30/2010)
Free after coupon (thanks totally target)

Tide 2X Ultra Travel Size Detergent – $0.97/ea
Use $1/1 Tide Detergent 5/2/2010 P&G Insert (exp 5/31/2010)
Final Price = FREE

Band-aids (8-10 ct travel size, Hello Kitty & others) – $0.97/ea
Use $0.50/1 Band-Aid Bandages 4/25/2010 SS Insert (exp 6/30/2010)
Use $0.50/1 Band-Aid Products 3/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 5/31/2010)
Final Price = $0.47/ea

Kroger

Hamburger Helper, 10/$10
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper Skillet Meals printable
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper Skillet Meals printable
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper Skillet Meals printable
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper Skillet Meals, exp. 6-26-10 (SS 05/02/10)
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper Skillet Meal, exp. 6-5-10 (SS 04/11/10)

$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals (Kroger eCoupons)
$0.50 ea. wyb 3 after coupons!

Dole Fruit (15-15.25 oz.), 10/$10
$0.50/2 Dole Canned Fruit, exp. 5-22-10 (SS 3/21/10)
$1/3 Dole Canned Fruit, exp. 5-22-10 (SS 03/21/10)
$0.55/2 Dole Canned Fruit, exp. 5-22-10 (SS 03/21/10)
As low as $0.50 ea. wyb 2 after coupon!

Dole Pineapple (20 oz.), 10/$10
$0.50/2 Dole Canned Fruit, exp. 5-22-10 (SS 3/21/10)
$1/3 Dole Canned Fruit, exp. 5-22-10 (SS 03/21/10)
$0.55/2 Dole Canned Fruit, exp. 5-22-10 (SS 03/21/10)
As low as $0.50 ea. wyb 2 after coupon!

Walmart

Wacky Mac Pasta, $1.38
$0.50/1 Wacky Mac Pasta printable
$0.88 ea. after coupon!

Activia Yogurt, $1.97
$1/1 Select Activia Multipacks printable (IE) or printable (FF)
$1/1 Dannon Activia, exp. 6-30-10 (SS 05/02/10)
$0.97 ea. after coupon!

California Pizza Kitchen Single Serve Pizza’s, $2
$1/1 California Pizza Kitchen Pizza, exp. 6-30-10 (SS 05/02/10)
$1 ea. after coupon!

Individual Skinny Cow Ice Cream Cups, $1.22
$1/1 Skinny Cow Ice Cream Novelties, exp. 5-31 (ALL YOU May ‘10)
$1/3 Skinny Cow, Haagen-Dazs or Edy’s, exp. 5-31 (ALL YOU May ‘10)
As low as $0.22 ea. after coupon!

Birdseye Steamfresh Vegetables or Rice, $1
$0.50/1 Steamfresh Vegetable, Pasta or Rice, exp. 5-30 (SS 5/2/10)
$0.50/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables, exp. 5-16 (SS 4/18/10)
$0.50 ea. after coupon!

Kid Essentials Shakes (6 pk.), $5.97
$5/1 Boost Kid Essentials printable
$3/1 Boost Kid Essentials Multipack, exp. 6-30-10 (ALL YOU May ‘10)
As low as $0.97 ea. after coupon!

Nivea for Women Body Wash, $3.97
B1G1 Nivea Body Wash For Women, exp. 5-31-10 (ALL YOU May ‘10)
$4/1 Nivea Body Wash For Women, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 05/02/10)
FREE after coupon!

Nivea for Men Body Wash, $3.97
$3/1 Nivea Body Wash for Men, exp. 6-30-10 (RP 05/02/10)
$0.97 ea. after coupon!

Kid’s Crest Toothpaste (2.7 oz.), $1
$0.50/1 Oral-B Stages, Zooth or Kids Crest, exp. 5-31 (P&G 5/2/10)
$0.50 ea. after coupon!

Gillette Body Wash, $3.33
B1G1 Gillette Body Wash, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10)
$4/2 Gillette Deodorant or Body Wash, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10)
As low as $0.67 each wyb 4 after stacked coupons!

Gillette Shave Gel, $1.88
$1/1 Gillette Shaving Gel, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10)
$0.88 ea. after coupon!

Ocelo Sponges, $0.92
$1/2 O-Cel-O Sponges, exp. 6-30-10 (SS 05/02/10)
$0.42 ea. wyb 2 after coupon!

Please feel free to add any other deals or local businesses contribution to the list! This is only one more way we can help out our community!

Shop At Home Giveaway!

Enter to win a designer handbag from ShopAtHome! http://bit.ly/cU8qOn Ends March 22

Publix Deals – Save $50+ on Cover Girl, Old Spice, Sure, & More

After enjoying 2 rolls of sushi, mom and I hit Publix for this week’s deals. We ended up saving $53.44and spent only $3.20! I haven’t seen all of these deals online anywhere so make sure to check them out!

You’ll need the newspaper coupons & two Publix flyers, L OReal Beauty Innovations (Cover Girl, Pert, Sure, Olay, etc) and March into Savings (Advil). The flyers can be found at the front of the store and cost you nothing! (The coupons in the flyers expire 3/26/10).

Now for the deals…

Pert Hair Product for Men 2.99 (x 2)
L OReal Beauty Innovations Flyer $1/1 Any Pert Product
1.50 Off Any Men’s Product (SS 1/24)
Sure Solid Power Deodorant 2.39 (x 2)
$1/1 Any or 1.50/1 Mens (SS 2/28) & (SS 2/28)
L OReal Beauty Innovations Flyer $1/1 Any Sure Product
Sure Solid Power Deodorant 2.39 (TrySureFree.com Tag)
$1/1 Any or 1.50/1 Mens (SS 2/28) & (SS 2/28)
L OReal Beauty Innovations Flyer $1/1 Any Sure Product
Plus rebate for 2.39 for the “TrySureFree.com Tag & Rebate”!
Old Spice Body Wash 3.99
$1/1 Old Spice Body wash(P&G March)
Buy a Body Wash, Get a Deodorant for free (P&G March)
Old Spice Deodorant 3.89
Buy a Deodorant, Get a Body Wash for free (P&G March)
Cover Girl Liquid Foundation 5.29 (x 2)
$2.50 off 2 Face Products (P&G February or March)
L OReal Beauty Innovations Flyer $1/1 Any Cover Girl
B1G1 Cover Girl Product (P&G February Red Dress)
Cover Girl Curved Mascara 3.99 (x 4)
$2.50 off 2 Face Products (P&G February or March) (x 2)
L OReal Beauty Innovations Flyer $1/1 Any Cover Girl (x 2)
B1G1 Cover Girl Product (P&G February Red Dress) (x 2)
Out of Pocket $3.20, Saved 53.44 (51.05 PLUS 2.39 Sure Rebate)

You may also want to check out your Tylenol, Advil, and Olay coupons. By using the coupons in the above flyers, you may be able to stack and get these expensive items cheaper than generic! Happy Shopping!

Before you head out to save money, don’t forget to learn about BU Honor Student and my proactive approach to my student loans.

3/10 Kroger, Walgreens, Walmart, & Target…Oh My!

Hey everyone! Mom and I got our coupons together after looking over our “Twitter” deals today. We tackled 4 stores, spent $22, and saved $80. The best part? We actually got things we love to eat…plus 2 things of sugar cookies (a guilty pleasure!)

Target
Checkout #1
Used @SavingSense Target Deal
$5 Target Gift Card when you buy 2 All or Snuggle products $7.99
-$2/1 All (2/7 P&G)
-$1.50/2 Snuggle (1/31 RP)
=as low as $3.49 each after coupons and gift card
$11.36 out of pocket Saved $12.50 PLUS $5 gift card

Checkout #2 (so we could use our $5 gift card)
5 Orbit Gum Multipacks
(5 $1/1 printable Orbit coupons from coupons.com)
2 Travel Size Right Guard deodorants
($2/2 Printable Right Guard coupon)
$1.21 Out of Pocket Saved $9.00

Walgreens

Found Common Sense with Money’s deal through @thethriftymama
Select John Frieda Hair Care Products, $5.99
Use$3/1 John Frieda Shampoo or Conditioner, exp. 4-10-10 (SS 03/07/10) or
Use $2/1 John Frieda Hair Care Styler or Treatment, exp. 4-10 (SS 3/7/10) PLUS
Use $2/1 John Frieda Collection Hair Care Walgreens Store coupon March Coupon Booklet
Whoppers on sale for .57
Diet Mountain Dew 1.49 (It was our 2nd stop…thirst was getting to us…obviously since we paid full price for something!)
$3.76 Out of Pocket (Saved 7.52)

Walmart

This is where our Cascadian Farm Granola obsession coming out!
4 Boxes of Cascadian Farm Raisin Cinnamon Granola Cereal ($2.58 each regularly)
4 $1/1 printable coupons
2 $2/2 coupons found on the box
2 Oranges at .44 lb (super cheap compared to everywhere else in TN)
$6.07 Out of Pocket (Saved $6)
(also Walmart has Old Spice Body Wash for $3.50 and P&G has a $3/1 coupon..great deal for guys!)

Kroger

(Get ready for coupons!)
MY (almost) FREE ITEMS
Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix (1.50)
Had an old printable coupons.com & a coupon downloaded to my Kroger Card through CellFire.com
Nature Valley Nut Cluster’s (1.50)
Had a $1/1 coupon (SS 2/21) or .40/1 (SS 3/7) & a coupon downloaded to my Kroger Card through CellFire.com
Betty Crocker Warm Delights
Had a coupon (RP 2/14) & a coupon downloaded to my Kroger Card through CellFire.com
$.93 Out of Pocket. Saved $7.68

MOM’S PURCHASES (she also has a Cellfire account)
Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix (1.50)
Had a old printable coupons.com & a coupon downloaded to my Kroger Card through CellFire.com
Nature Valley Nut Cluster’s (1.50)
Had a $1/1 coupon (SS 2/21) or .40/1 (SS 3/7) & a coupon downloaded to my Kroger Card through CellFire.com
Digiorno Pizza (3.29)
Free Coupon from Facebook
Green Giant Steamers – $1.28 from @frugallythrifty
$0.50/2 (2/21 SS)
or – $.50/1 printable
=$.28/1 – $1.56/2
Excedrin 3.99
FREE from Facebook coupon
PLUS $2/1 Excedrin from Survey Online (yes! It stacked magically!)
Kroger Nasal Spray
FREE from Kroger mailer
Progresso Soup 1.25
.25/1 (SS 3/7)
Refried Beans FREE coupon (I can’t remember where the coupon came from sorry! We’re still learning this game!)
Out of Pocket 0, Saved $33.41

I can’t believe we did so well today. It may sound silly, but I know God is providing for us. Without coupons and these amazing mom’s on twitter, I don’t know if my family would be going to bed full every night. I am very thankful for all of these blessings, and I hope my mom and I can help others from rumbling tummies!

Before you head out to save money, don’t forget to learn about BU Honor Student and my proactive approach to my student loans.

News 2 at 5

Hey everyone! I am sure if you’ve been following me on Twitter or Facebook you already know, but News 2 was kind enough to do a story on BU Honor Student. I was so excited and cannot thank them (especially Jamey Tucker) enough for their support. If you missed the interview you can read about it here.

Thanks again for everyone’s continued support. You all make my day, and I continually get a little thrill out of seeing how many people visit the site.

How to Shop Online

While online shopping allows you to buy a big screen TV from your warm couch while watching Big Bang Theory in your pajamas, it can actually be cheaper than venturing out to the store. Use these tools and start saving today!

Finding Your Product

• Google Shopping — If you know the name of the item you are wanting to buy, Google Shopping will allow you to compare prices all over the web instantly. It is also faster and more accurate than many competitor sites such as Pricezilla and Pricegrabber.
• Ebay – Score great deals on new and used products on eBay. It is best to bid with a price limit set with only minutes of the auction ending. This helps you score the best price, not overbid in the excitement of the auction, and beat other competing bidders. Also, be sure to check the seller’s feedback. You want to aim for 95%+ positive feedback. Lucky Brand Jeans Belts are as low as $10, BCBG as low as $3, and Abercrombie & Fitch tops for .99 and so on. Makeup, DVDS, and coupons are also on eBay for cheap!

So you’ve found a good deal…make it even better with cash back, coupons, and discounts!

• Shop At Home, Ebates, & Bing — Each of these sites offer cash back, as well as, a $5 reward for signing up. In order to get the most money back, you should register at all 3 companies and compare the cash back percentages to the store. Example: Ebates gives you 4% at Sephora, while Shop At Home gives you 8%!
• Retail Me Not-- Retail Me Not offers 100s of coupon codes in a easy, simple way. You just type in the store’s website and a list of coupon codes will pop up along with a success rate and user comments about the coupon.
• AAA Member Discounts – Get 15% off NFL.com and Kohls online! Target and Barnes and Noble also offer 10% everyday. If you are paying for AAA, make sure to utilize these discounts to get the most for your money!
• E-Clubs If you shop one store in particular often, check to see if the site offers email notifications. These notifications will keep you informed on promotions such as FREE shipping and new markdowns.

Stay on the couch, order some Chinese, and save some cash on your future purchases!

Before you head out to save money, don’t forget to learn about BU Honor Student and my proactive approach to my student loans.

They Say It’s Your Birthday…Celebrate With FREEbies!

Eat. Drink. Get Sexy….All for free!

Whether you dread your birthday or not, you’re going to love these freebies and coupons! Last year, I began to tap into all the discounts company’s offer for joining their mailing list. This year I am prepared; I have looked at all the expiration dates and if any restrictions reply. I’m going to be ready to hit the town this weekend for my 21st! Below are just a few of the types of coupons/deals that can sweeten your birthday all month long! I’ve tried to add the expiration dates to the deals I am sure about.

Restaurants & More

• Red Robin: FREE Gourmet Hamburger (PLUS a free sundae): Register online Expires 14 days after being sent
• Bucca Di Beppo: FREE Dessert: Register online Expires 1 month after being sent
• Smoothie King: Buy One Smoothie, Get One Free: Register Online Expires 14 days after being sent
• Logan’s Roadhouse: FREE Nutter Butter Fudgeslide with any Entree Purchase (Not a huge dessert, but free): Register Online Expires 14 days after being sent
• O’ Charley’s: $5 off $20 Register Online Expires 1 month after being sent
• Maggiano’s Little Italy: $10 off $30 Register Online Expires 1 month after being sent
• Ruby Tuesday’s: FREE Hamburger Register Online
• Chilli’s: FREE Dessert (PLUS FREE Chips & Queso for Registering!)
• Moe’s Southwest Grill: FREE Entree or Burrito (waiting on my coupon still) (PLUS free queso when you join!)

Kids

• Burger King: FREE kid’s Meal: Register at any Burger King

Ice Cream

• Maggie Moo’s: FREE Regular Ice Cream Cone (PLUS $3 off a cake) : Register Online Expires 7 days after being sent
• Marble Slab: FREE Regular Ice Cream: Register Online Expires 7 days after being sent
• Cold Stone Creamery: FREE Ice Cream Creation: Register Online
• Baskin-Robbins: FREE 2.5 oz Scoop of Ice Cream PLUS $3 off a cake: Register Online
• Ben and Jerry’s: FREE Ice Cream Scoop: Register Online

Other

• Wet Seal: $10 off $50: Register Online Expires 14 days after being sent
• Victoria’s Secret: $10 off ANY purchase! Be an Angel Cardholder Expiration Date Unknown
• Sephora: Free Lipgloss Trio Kit Register Online Expires 28 days after being sent
• Academy Sports: $5 giftcard!
  

Did I leave you wanting more? Check out Frugal Living’s Post, Hey It’s Free, and 24/7 Mom as well! I thought I was good (and I have an inbox to prove it lol), but their post has several more to choose from! I’ll be sure to post all of my goodies after my birthday!

Before you head out to celebrate, don’t forget to learn about BU Honor Student and my proactive approach to my student loans.

Using Twitter to Get Coupons, Samples, and Freebies!

Hey everyone! I never thought I would be a Twitter fan, but after I have winning a radio contest, saving $86 dollars, and getting 2 free meal bars in 2 weeks, I am a changed woman.

I can’t honestly say I am using the site for social reasons or seeing huge marketing results, but I have added the application to my phone and check the site once a day for freebies. While the lingo (@kaleesorey, RT, #subject things, etc) still confuses me, I am becoming a pro at getting stuff from my Twitter account. I started off following celebrities–boring! Now, I follow the thrifty, the frugal, and the free.

I’m not saying everyone will have a great experience or become rich from “Tweeting,” but the ability to get some good coupons is there. Currently my favorite Tweet-ers are: TheThriftyMama, GroceryShopFree, FrugalinVA, and thecoupondiva. All of these women are excellent shoppers and tell you daily deals. It’s wonderful! I got $30 worth of groceries for $2! $90 of makeup for $5! This week it’s Hasbro games for .60!

Also, I follow local radio stations. I won a contest by following a DJ (Ryno, You rock!) . The prize was 5th row Paramore tickets (AND Taylor Swift showed up in the crowd)!! It was very exciting. Thanks Twitter and 107.5 the River!

Okay, I have went on about my new fascination long enough. I also feel the need to warn everyone: do NOT give your information out to unprotected sites! I know, the Jennifer Lopez perfume sample is SO tempting, but it could be a way to get your personal information. The deals on Twitter aren’t all surveys thank goodness. There are many printable coupons, online discount codes, and rebates to be had–choose wisely and save money!

Before you head out to save money, don’t forget to learn about BU Honor Student and my proactive approach to my student loans.

The Perks of an Victoria’s Secret Angels Card

I never ever wanted a credit card, but I broke down and got a VS Angels card because of the rewards. I’ve paid it off right after I have used the card though so no interest has been accumulated to my purchases.

$10 on your birthday in the mail

3 coupons codes online (www.retailmenot.com) (25% off, free shipping, free products, $15 off 100, etc.)

$10 every $250 (no time limits)

Special E-Coupons

Mailer Coupons for FREE panties, $10 off bras, etc.

Get Fit without the Gym! Jillian Michaels, Carmen Electra, Excerise TV for FREE

If you’re like me, you’ve been avoiding the scale for days. Instead of making excuses (my clothes are at least 4 pounds or it’s because I just ate), I am taking charge and getting back to being healthy! I have 8 pounds to loose to be back to pre-thanksgiving weight; anyone else have a similar goal? Let me know what you’re doing to meet it, and I’ll share what I am doing as well!

Diet Deals
I love Joy Bauer’s The 90/10 Weight-Loss Plan because it is a well-balanced diet and comes with a 2-week eating plan for 3 different calorie intakes (1200, 1400, 1600). It also offers a brief insight into how and why the plan works. Another plus is the foods in the eating plan are not very expensive — making it perfect for college students or thrifty mommas. I read nutrition and fitness books in my spare time, and this one is the best for a busy person that I have found. She is a writer for Self Magazine and has been seen on The View and The Today Show as well.

Get the book at TextbookX.com for $1.15 used! Log into Shop At Home before you buy, type in TextbookX.com and get 3.5% cash back too!

Excerise Deals

• If you have Comcast On Demand (I have basic cable from Comcast and get it), you have access to 100s of full-length fitness dvds for free!

Go to Channel 1 Comcast On Demand:” Click Sports & Fitness” on the right hand side of the menu: Click “Excerise TV”

Enjoy the free workouts varying from Carmen Electra’s sexy toning moves to Jillian Michaels butt-kicking workouts!

• Fit TV Also, if you have a more extensive cable plan you may also get Fit TV which has tons of workouts playing daily. I don’t get the channel, but they offer yoga and Cathe Friedriche workouts (she’s amazing).
• Ebay.com You can find good deals on eBay for used exercise DVDs, but if you have a VCR you can find exercise VHS tapes for less than a dollar! Use Shop At Home and save 2% with every purchase too!
• Netflix.com allows you to rent exercise DVDs with plans starting at 9.99 a month. It’s a little more money but still can’t compare to the cost of a gym membership!