Thrifty Ways and Ideas: 2008-09-28

Saturday, October 4, 2008

BINGO!!! BINGO!!! I won twice!!

The prizes were Southern Living Home items. This is what I won.

2 Christmas Mugs
Set of Crystal Bowls

Thought of the Day

Cut out articles you think will interest others and pass them along.

Friday, October 3, 2008

TGIF - Finally Friday Again and its the 1st Friday of the month so its BINGO night. :) I hope I win. Its been a while since I've won anything. I have really missed not being able to say BINGOOOO!! Maybe tonight will be my lucky night.

I also need to purchase Payton's party supplies. I am going to start at the Dollar Store first. I hope to find some great deals.

Do you have anything fun planned?

Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday.

Is It Just Me or Do All Moms Do This??

Please comment and let me know if this something you do also....

My daughter will be 2 - October 13. She is my only child. I have always been a "worrier" but never this bad that I can recall. I am about to drive myself crazy over this. I am currently worrying to the extent of being sick on my stomach over her birthday party that I have planned. I have a list of several people to invite. Most of my friends have children but they are older and only 1 who has one close to her age. My worry..........Will any children her age show up??

I know that all I can do is send invitations and wait until the party to see who shows up but I have 15 days until her party. Will I survive?

Let me know if I am the only one.

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Easy Cinnamon Roll Muffins - Just looking at these make my mouth water.

2) Five Layer Mexican Bean Dip - This looks yummy.

3) Something More Than An Apple for the Teacher - Thrifty gift for the teacher.

4) Scary Deals on Halloween Costumes - I love the tips Amy has here.

5) MakingFriends.com - A great place to find crafts for all ages.

Walgreens Coupon

Click here to print.

Thought of the Day

Set aside time each day to do with as you like.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

AC Moore Coupon

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FREE Sample of Degree Ultra Clear

Click here for a FREE sample of Degree from Sam's Club.

What Did You Get For FREE This Week?

So far this week I have gotten:

Covergirl Foundation
2 Rolls of Paper Towels
2 Softsoap Hand Soaps
(The above 2 items came out to be FREE because CVS let me use a $2 off $10 and a $3 off $15 in the same transaction.)
2 French's Potato Sticks
2 Ziplock Storage Bags

What did you get for FREE this week?

FREE Shape Magazine

Click here to order your FREE magazine.

Thoughtful Thursday

Happy Fall to You!!

From one Pumpkin to Another!!!

Thought of the Day

Ask yourself what you would do with your life if money were not a consideration. Perhaps you can find a way to do that now.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Interesting/Useful/Fun Website

Budget101

To provide cost-effective, time-saving budgeting techniques, that may be utilized by anyone working in or out of the home. At Budget101.com, we strive to help people utilize the tools and resources they have available to dig themselves out of debt.

EBATES Offer for October

EBATES

If you haven't tried Ebates, now is the time. During the month of October if you sign up you will receive $10 as long as you make a purchase before October 31. I have made $64.09 total in 8 months. With Christmas coming up, this will be a great way to save some extra money.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!

Thought of the Day

Take a class in something you enjoy.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

I've Been Tagged! Seven Random Things About Me...

Dr. Mom at Frugal Dr. Mom tagged me to write 7 random things about myself. The rules are to share 7 things, tag 7 others by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment so they'll know they've been tagged.

1) I have a deep love for magazines. I am currently receiving around 12 all for free except 2. I always have a stack to read because I read them from cover to cover.

2) I started The Grocery Game last year and it was the beginning of me being thrifty and frugal. I am addicted at getting a great deal.

3) I was married 10 years before having my daughter.

4) We built our home 9 years ago. It was a complete nightmare and I don't recommend it to anyone. I will never do it again and I thought I was gonna have a nervous breakdown.

5) I do most of my blogging at work -- Don't tell anyone!! HaHa!

6) I have 1 brother who is 11 years older than me. I wasn't planned!

7) I am a person who has numerous lists every day for every thing from a grocery list to a list of errands I need to do.

I've tagged the following 7 blogs:
Shannon @ A Day in the Life of a Soccer Mom
Tami @ Desires of thine Heart
Phoebe @ Cents to Get Debt Free
Precious @ Frugal Makes Cents
Meredith @ Like Merchant Ships
Sona @ Sona Says
Debbie @ Suburb Santity

If you are not interested in doing this, its fine!!

FREE Sample of Pamprin Multi-Sympton

Click here for your FREE sample of Pamprin Multi-Sympton from

Wal-Mart.

Southern Apple Crumble

This recipe came from Betty Crocker!! A quick, easy, great recipe for my apples that I was given over the weekend.

Filling:
3 large apples, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter or margarine, cut into small pieces

Topping:
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1.Heat oven to 300°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, toss filling ingredients. Spread mixture in baking dish.
2. In same large bowl, stir cookie mix and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling.
3. Bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with pecans. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

I fixed this last nght but couldn't take a picture because my camera batteries were dead. Click here to view a picture.