Thought of the Day

Hug 3 times a day.

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found this Week

1) Scrapbooking for Beginners - I would love to find the time to start doing this.

2) Gifts in a Jar - Ideas for Christmas Gifts - Only Days Away

This one is really cute.

3) A Frugal Pillow Keepsake - This is the cutest thing. I am going to make one even though I can't sew.

4) Organizing Manuals - I need to take the time to do this.

5) Baby Card Sayings - Something neat to add to a baby gift.

Finally Friday

This is my 2nd day of vacation and we're still not sure what we are going to do. I'll give you details on Monday.

Have a nice weekend!! See ya Monday!!

Thought of the Day

Tell more jokes.

FREE Movie Rental from Movie Gallery

Click here for a FREE movie rental from Movie Gallery. Coupon expires 12/31/08

Thrifty Thursday at Thrifty Jinxy

Thrifty Jinxy has started a Thrifty Thursday. It actually started last week and I forgot to mention or participate. Everyone, bloggers and non-bloggers alike is invited to join in. If you have a blog just write a Thrifty Thursday post about anything having to do with saving money, smart shopping, being frugal, etc. Grab the "Thrifty Thursday: Living on the Cheap" graphic below and post it into your post. Then come here to the Thrifty Thursday post and sign Mr. Linky with your name (or blog name) and a link that goes directly to your post (NOT your blog homepage). If you don't have a blog, you're welcome to share your tips in the comments section.

What Did You Get For FREE This Week?

This week I got:


Lowes Foods
2 French's Mustard
4 Totino Pizza Rolls
1 Loaf of Bread
1 Bottle Hot Sauce
2 Worcestershire Sauces



CVS
FREE item this month - aspirin
4 Johnson's Buddy Soaps


JCPenny's (Almost Free)
Bracelet - $12.00 - $10 coupon off of a $10 purchase + Tax = $2.14

What did you get FREE this Week?

Thoughtful Thursday

I am taking a couple of vacation days to spend with my family. Today, I am at the zoo with my husband and daughter. It is my first trip to NC zoo as well as Payton's. I'm sure we will have a wonderful time and I'll share my pictures.

Spend a little extra time with someone you love today.

Thought of the Day

Build a support system of friends.

Yankee Candle Coupon

Click here to print your coupon for a FREE Yankee Candle Room Spray with Any Yankee CAndle Large Jar purchase. Expires Sunday - 8/24/08

FREE Sample of Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub

Click here to receive your FREE Sample of Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub. You must be registered at neutrogena.com to receive.

CVS Deal This Week

CVS Purchase:

5 12 Pack of Pepsi Products

(Buy 4 for $11 and get 1 Free)

Used this coupon $2 off $10 - Download the Richmond Parents magazine, Go to p.30 and print coupon - Coupon doesn't expire until 9/28/08

Equals $1.80 per 12 pack

Thrifty Manicure

Do It Yourself:

1) Clean the nail - Remove old polish

2) File nails.

3) Soak in warm water and liquid soap. Massage oil into cuticles. I use baby oil. I do not buy cuticle oil.

4) Use a cuticle pusher to remove cuticle overgrowth from the nail bed and trim hangnails along the sides.

5) Wipe the nail surface again with polish remover to remove oil.

6) Apply a clear base coat - it hydrates nails to minimize splitting or cracking.

7) Apply polish in 2 thin coats. Applying polish too thick its more like to chip.

8) Fix smudges.

9) Finish with a quick drying top coat. Recommend to reapply top coat every other day to prolong the longevity of the manicure.

Hot Tip: If nails become yellowed by polish, rub them with the peel of a lemon or grapefruit.

Thought of the Day

Find work you like and consider worthwhile.

The Body Shop Coupon

Click here for a $10 off $10 purchase coupon at The Body Shop. For the nearest locations, check here. Expires - Sept. 15, 2008

FREE 13 ounce Vacuum Bag of Maxwell House Coffee

Click here for a FREE 13 Ounce Vacuum Bag of Maxwell House® Arabica Coffee. 4 samples to choose from.

Easy, Easy Pound Cake

8oz. Cream Cheese
1 Stick Margarine
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Plain Flour
1 Cup Milk
4 Eggs
1 Box Duncan Hines Butter Recipe Cake Mix
1 tsp. Flavoring (Of your Choice)



Mix margarine, cream cheese, and sugar together. Add cake mix, flour, eggs, flavoring and mailk and beat well. Grease and flour tube pan and bake at 325 degrees for one hour or until done.

FREE Full Size Roll of Scott Extra Softt Tissue

Click here for FREE Full Size Roll of Scott Extra Soft Tissue.

Thought of the Day

Tell more jokes.

Kitchen Tip

Need a way to store your plastic lids in your cabinet, use a napkin holder. Works great.

FREE Snausages SnawSomes for Your Doggie!!!

Click here and be one of the first 50,000 to receive a coupon for FREE Snausages SnawSomes.

Thrifty Tip - Photo CDs

I am still organizing my photos, making photo albums, and making scrapbooks. CVS has helped me tremendous with their "FREE" offers recently. I hope there is more to come.

When getting pictures developed/printed I normally use a service online to order. I have always wanted to order a picture CD to have on hand incase I need extra prints, want to make a gift with a picture, or recently to enjoy the great specials CVS has been offering. After checking many places, I have discovered that Wal-Mart is by far the cheapest when it comes to a Photo CD. I have had 10 made so far at just $2.50 each. You don't have to change your pictures developed to get a CD. You can order just a CD. All of my pictures are on my computer but by having a CD is also a backup for me. I'll have a second copy incase something terrible happens to my computer.

26 Fabulous Freebies

Click here to read an interesting article.

Thought of the Day

If you're not happy, take a day off and make concrete plans to change your life.

Thought of the Day

Feel the wind.