About

Saving you money, time and resources!

Owner of Becentsable.net and Centsable Travel
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:

1/11: Good Morning America
12/10: Good Morning America
5/10: Good Morning America
4/09: CBS The Early Show
4/09: Good Morning America (Chrissy, Wolfgang Puck, and Robin Roberts)
3/09: Inside Edition
2/09: Good Morning America

National Print:

12/12: ABC News
10/11: ABC News
5/11: The Wall Street Journal
5/11: Everyday With Rachael Ray Magazine
3/11: ABC News
2/11: All You Magazine
12/10: ABC News
4/10: All You Magazine
4/10: ABC News
3/10: New York Times.com
1/10: Save Big Book by Elisabeth Leamy
12/09: Newsday
10/09: Parenting Magazine
10/09: 20 Grocery Store Savings Ideas Book by Tammie Taylor

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. This really helps with topics like coupon organization.”

Trent from The Simple Dollar

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Barbara Kidd July 21, 2010 at 4:01 PM: I am a plan aheader type personality. I was wondering where you are located so I can get a heads up on future sales. I’ve been told that the northern part of the US will have sales at grocery stores a week ahead of the south. I live in the south and if I can know ahead of time then I can plan accordingly. Thank you for your information I love your emails. Your site has been a great help to me and my family.
Barbara
chrissy July 21, 2010 at 9:31 PM: I am in the midwest but you can check out our Grocery Gathering to help. Our Grocery Gathering has all the grocery stores listed by state.

http://www.becentsable.net/store-deals/
Sachet February 20, 2011 at 8:52 AM: I LUV your site. Didn’t you used to list the month by month newspaper dates for coupon inserts? I cannot seem to find that page on your site to day!
chrissy February 21, 2011 at 5:10 AM: Yes, here is a link to the coupon insert schedule:

http://www.becentsable.net/2011/01/2011-coupon-insert-schedule-2.html/
Keith Fehrenbacher February 26, 2011 at 9:12 PM: Loving the book you guys! Even us stay at home dads need this type of information! Keep up the great savings!
Jessie January 24, 2012 at 8:27 AM: I will read your book as soon as I get some money to buy it from Amazon. Any discounts/coupons for buying it. Joking, altough it would be fun if there would.
Thanks!
stacey maddeaux February 26, 2012 at 2:57 PM: I just snagged an awesome deal on your book at Books A Million…. an excellent way to start my centsible living My 10 year old daughter has been trying to convince me to try extreme couponing for months…. thank you so much for explaining it so well and making it all sound so easy!
chrissy February 27, 2012 at 4:50 AM: Stacey,
Welcome to Becentsable!
Shantee Parks February 28, 2012 at 10:43 PM: I was trying to fill out the application but I keep getting an error message. what is the link to file out the application?
chrissy February 29, 2012 at 5:27 AM: Sorry, we are not taking applications at this time.
Jennifer W. March 26, 2012 at 10:57 PM: I would like to apply, the above post states you are not accepting applications at this time which was 2/29. Do you have any idea when you will be accepting new applications?