About
Saving you money, time and resources!
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Owner of Becentsable.net and Centsable Travel
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Author of “Be Centsable: A Guide to Cutting Your Household Budget In Half”
“I’m a savvy shopper, but I know my limits. That’s why I’ve turned to one of my all-time savings gurus Chrissy Pate”
ABC News and Good Morning America’s Elisabeth Leamy
As seen on Good Morning America and successfully adopted by thousands of subscribers!
Now more than ever, people are desperate to save money without scrimping on every little purchase or sacrificing their lifestyle. Like most Americans, stay-at-home mom Chrissy Pate spent the lion’s share of her budget on what she assumed to be static costs such as groceries and utilities. But when using traditional couponing and cheapskate guides didn’t help her budget shrink by a dime, Chrissy decided to come up with her own way to save.
Within a few months, her household expenses dropped by more than half-from spending $800 per month to less than $350! Only a few years after developing the “be centsable” system, Chrissy has helped thousands of subscribers save money without spending hours finding and cutting coupons, or giving up “extras” like travel and entertainment. She shows how anyone can save thousands of dollars on cleaning supplies, pet care, toys, travel, and most importantly, groceries-without giving up healthy foods, favorite products, or the occasional splurge.
Media Features
National Television:
- Good Morning America – Grocery Shopping at the Drugstores
- Good Morning America – Holiday Bargain Battle
- Good Morning America – Save Money on Travel
- CBS The Early Show – Coupon Workshops
- Good Morning America – Chrissy, Wolfgang Puck, and Robin Roberts
- Inside Edition – Coupon Parties
- Good Morning America – Coupon Parties
National Print:
- ABC News – Free Things This Holiday Season
- ABC News – Healthy Lunches
- The Wall Street Journal – Be Centsable Book Review
- Everyday With Rachael Ray Magazine – Freebies
- ABC News – Rebudget Your Household
- Newsday – Using Social Media
- All You Magazine – Frugal Tips
- ABC News – Money Saving Makeover
- All You Magazine – Food Stamp Challenge
- ABC News – Best Books to Save you Money
- New York Times.com – Be Centsable Book Review
- Save Big Book by Elisabeth Leamy
- Newsday – Becentsable Workshop
- Parenting Magazine – Frugal Tips
- 20 Grocery Store Savings Ideas Book by Tammie Taylor
- AAARP Magazine – How to Save Money
Be CentsAble: How to Cut Your Household Budget in Half
This book contains great grocery advice, but also unique ways to save on entertaining, gift giving and even travel!
“The book is written in a readable and fun tone, making frugality seem like an enjoyable challenge or an adventure rather than drudgery.”
Trent from The Simple Dollar
Workshops
Over 10,000 people have taken a Becentsable Workshop! The workshops are so popular that Becentsable has trained other people to teach these money saving workshops. Becentsable has trained over 500 Educators in 35 different states! Becentsable workshops are taught online and in living rooms all over America.
Read Reviews from Past Workshop Attendees:
“I have a family of 3, one hungry Husband, a picky 2 year old daughter, 2 large dogs, and a kitten. I am a stay at home mom, and my husband works. We could only afford to buy store brand items, no matter if it was a shampoo or a box of cookies. I got tired of not being able to get the brand name on certain items!! I decided when I heard about the workshop at BeCentsable to take it and see how much I could learn. I have learned so much information, such as how to get free things at the stores, and how to stockpile, and use coupons properly! This workshop was such a benefit, I would recommend anyone who needs to save money! Thanks so much!”
Tiffani
“I am a normal busy mom of two, going in every directions like everyone else. I learned how to save so much in those few hours. I went home did my planning for the week, and saved about $80 my first week, then the next week, my husband was with me at CVS and watched me walk away with a grocery cart full of shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, etc, completely full, you could not get another item in the cart, and I spend $4.00 (and it’s all name brands) and got back $15.00 to use within a month. I have cut our grocery bill to half!!!! And, hopefully more in the next month or two.”
Denise
Brands
Some companies Chrissy has worked with include:
- WalMart
- Sam’s Club
- Procter & Gamble
- CVS
- Disney
- Kraft
- Vail Resorts
- And Many More














{ 20 comments… read them below or add one }
I was wondering if you could tell me what (washing soda) actually is. I’m not sure if it has a certain name at our grocery store or if it is something we are supose to make up ourselves. Our stores near here is Market basket or Hannafords. We do have walmart and target.
I know what it says in the book but doesn’t explain too much in detail.
Here are a few links to help you:
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-washing-soda.htm
http://www.livingonadime.com/articles/washing-soda.html
Hi, I just heard about this site from Lisa Pate-Hill. It is very cool. Thank you for all you are doing here. She shared your wonderful story with me and I was so impressed.
LOVED your book! What a wealth of information!! Thank you!
I am curious to know if the owners of the websites that are listed under the stores deals with each state are becenstable educators? Thank you
Most of these sites are not Educators but a few are.
Here’s a stumper for you.
Try finding VEGAN (plant-based) coupons. Preferably organic products, not just organic produce. And not for Silk, White Wave, or Hain Celestial companies’ products.
Is it possible?
If you have some brands that you like you can try their website.
Hey, are you considering offering your book so that it can be read on an ebook? I have a nook and really wanted to buy your book to read in that format.
Thank you,
Becky in OK
Yes we do! Check out this link:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Be-CentsAble/Chrissy-Pate/e/9781101222874/?itm=1&USRI=be+centsable
Hi I signed up for the workshop yesterday and I have not recived anything telling me how to start the online courses can u please tell me what to do thank u
Beda,
I sent an email yesterday with your instructions. I have sent you another email. Check your email (make sure to check your junk email) and if you don’t have this please email me at becentsable@gmail.com. Thanks for taking a workshop
I was wondering if you could do some kind of post for me. I live in Liberty, MO and we have only 2 grocery stores here, a Hyvee and Price chopper. Neither stores offer double coupons days of any kind. I can usually save about $25-$35 a trip but nothing amazingly awesome. I went to our Hyvee Friday and my checker told me I was his second best coupon giver of the day he had, the first lady he had he ended up giving her money back and said she had coupons he had never seen. I am wanting to talk with this lady to see what she does. I thought I would try your spot first since your site was how I got started and it is a popular site. Is there somewhere I could post this. Thanks
I want to win
I am hurting to find a grocery store like “pick N Save” which is here in the NORTH, that actually accepts DBL coupons but doesnt have so many limitations? Ill even travel to one of my sister states, BTW Im in Milwaukee Wi. I have concurred couponing, now I just need a store that will go double. Please help me or Ill be packing up and traveling 14hrs to do a shopping trip in the South…lol…but seriously
Try this link and see if it helps:
http://couponing.about.com/od/storesthatdoublecoupons/Grocery_Stores_That_Double_Coupons_by_State.htm
I turned 30 yesterday
and for my birthday, my dad bought me your book! I had never heard of your site before and am so excited to find it! I started on the couponing journey about a year ago and am trying to save in all kinds of ways. My husband and I have been married for 11 years and have always had some sort of debt. As a result, we have never been able to live by ourselves. This is the year that the family tree will be changing! We are starting FPU classes next Sunday! I just wanted to introduce myself and tell you that I have enjoyed as much as I have read of your book so far and look forward to reading more!
Tara,
Welcome to Becentsable and good luck on your journey!
Hi, I just got your book from the local library. I think it is great that people like you like to help people like me succeed! I have a few things to get and I will be on my way, hopefully to saving money. I have read most of the book, and I am very excited to get started! I hope I can keep up the momentum and learn how to save! Thanks for the help!
Donna
Donna,
Welcome to Becentsable! Just remember baby steps…you will make it!