Thrifty Ways and Ideas: 2009-10-18

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Thought of the Day

"An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind."

Friday, October 23, 2009

TGIF!!

Once again its my favorite day of the week! We don't have a lot planned this weekend. I would love to have a day to do nothing!! I want to be lazy, wear my pjs all day, watch movies and cartoons, and do nothing! Maybe I can do that tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Decorating on a Budget - This shows you that you can definitely have a very cute room for almost nothing.

2) Breakfast Casserole - This sounds wonderful. Breakfast food is my favorite.

3) Traveling on the Cheap - Tips for traveling and ways to save money.

4) Modge Podge Shoes - Love these. This definitely something I would have never thought of.

5) Topiary Project - I love this topiary. So creative and didn't cost a thing.

6) Gift Wrap Storage - Chris found a great way to use her refurbished hutch.

7) Jack-o-Lantern Smores - This would be a great treat to make for a Halloween party.

FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO ISLANDS MAGAZINE

Click here to order.

NEW ARM & HAMMER COUPONS

Click here for $14.50 worth of Arm and Hammer Coupons.

FREE PIECE OF KFC GRILLED CHICKEN MONDAY, OCTOBER 26

KFC will be giving away a piece of FREE Grilled Chicken Monday, October 26 to every customer. KFC has promised to have chicken and staff available for Monday and that everything should run smoothly.

FREE COLORME PAGES FROM CRAYOLA.COM - ANOTHER FREE CODE

I have posted about this before here. You may be able to use both codes.

Upload digital photos at crayola.com/colorme and print FREE coloring pages. A new way Crayola has devised to turn kids memories into coloring pages. You can upload and save up to 5 pictures. You will have 24 hours to print your free pictures.

You will need a code to print for FREE. You can also find codes in specially marked boxes of crayons ($5 for a box of 48).

You can also use Code PRRVBTR2.

Thought of the Day

"While it may be difficult to change the world, it is always possible to change the way we look at it."

Matthieu Ricard

Thursday, October 22, 2009

HAAGEN DAZS $1 COUPON

Click here to print your coupon.

BARNES & NOBLES - FREE HOT CHOCOLATE AND COOKIE - 10/24

Click here to print your coupon. What a great way to take some times for yourself Saturday. Nothing better than browsing books with FREE hot chocolate and a cookie.

Enjoy!

FREE Sample of Loreal EverPure Color Care

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What Did You Get For FREE This Week?

Lots of goodies this week too:

Parenting Magazine

Family Fun Magazine

Lubriderm Lotion Sample

$25 Macy's Gift Card - Payment

Belk Coupons

Did you get any great freebies this week?

Thought of the Day

"You see what you are thinking and feeling, seldom what you are looking at."

Shiqin

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

KELLY CONFIDENTIAL PARTY PLANNER SITE

Thanksgiving may still be 6 weeks away, but many Moms are starting to plan their menus for the highly-anticipated Turkey Day feast. A great place to get unique recipes and celebrating tips is from Kelly Ripa and her team of 'experts' at the Kelly Confidential Perfect Planner site.

You can find Kelly's Holiday tips, Readers Tips, and tips to plan Your Perfect Party. Each week you log on and choose an element for your party plan, you are automatically entered for a chance to win a luxury double wall oven with Perfect Turkey® Button. You will also have access to recipes from top chefs.

AWESOME COUPONS AT COUPONS.COM

There are some awesome coupons available at Coupons.com. Make sure you print yours before they reach their print limit.

Save $1.50 off of 2 Ore-Idea Fries.

Save $1.00 on any Nature Valley Nut Clusters

Save $1.50 off any (1) Huggies Snugglers or Little Movers.

FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO BUSINESS WEEK AND METROPOLITAN HOME

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Thought of the Day

"When you are not honoring the present moment by allowing it to be, you are creating drama."

Eckhart Tolle

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON - AUTHOR EILEEN GOUDGE

Thanks to One to One Network, I have been able to enjoy one of my most favorite things to do... read. I haven't read a book since summer vacation until this month.

Eileen Goudge's new book ONCE IN A BLUE MOON is fabulous. I could not put it down. I spent my lunch hour reading and I even gave up my cherish sleep to read. Within 4 days, I had the book read.

Once In A Blue Moon is a story about two sisters, Kerrie Ann and Lindsey. The sisters were separated when they were very young. They were placed with foster parents and lived very different lives. When they finally found each other again 30 years later, it took some time for both of them to realize that family and the love that sisters share would outstand any difficult situation.

I have become a huge fan of Eileen Goudge and look forward to reading her other books. She has written 16 books, 4 of those being New York Times bestselling books.

Disclaimer: One to One Network did send me a FREE copy of Once in a Blue Moon to review. My thoughts and review is my opinion.

FREE PASTRY BOX KIT FROM REYNOLDS WRAP

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Reynolds Wrap is offering a FREE Pastry Box Kit.

Purchase the following between 9/1/09 and 12/31/09 - Reynolds Parchment Paper, Reynolds Baking Cups, Reynolds Wrap (excluding 20, 25 and 30 sq ft. rolls), follow the instructions on the offer form and receive your FREE Pastry Box Kit.

Click here for details and to print your form.

$1.00 JERGENS NATURALS COUPON

Click here to print. Remember to use your Back Button and you can print it twice.

MY SUBSCRIPTIONS TO FREE MAGAZINES

I have never realized how many FREE magazines I received each month until I began to make a list. I love magazines and normally read each one. I always have one with me to prevent from wasting a minute of spare time. Here is a list of the current magazines that I am receiving for FREE. I would love to know the total that I have saved for these subscriptions.

Woman's Day (my favorite)

Carolina Country (FREE from local Electric Co-Op)

Working Mother

O Magazine

Martha Stewart Living

TV Guide

Soap Opera Digest

Ready Made

Family Fun

Parents

Parenting

Better Homes and Gardens

Ladies Home Journal

Traditional Home

Elle Decor

More Magazine

Garden & Design Magazine

Lowes Creative Home Magazine

Kraft Food & Family

I do pay for 1 subscription and that is to All You Magazine. This also one of my favorites not only because it is loaded with lots of coupons but I love the articles too.

TASTY TUESDAY - APPLE FRITTERS

Ingredients:
2 Cups Flour
1 Package (8.5 oz) Corn Muffin Mix
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Tbsp Baking Powder
2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
3 Eggs
2/3 Cup Milk
3 Apples (peeled, cored and chopped)
Confectioners' Sugar

In deep pot, heat inches of oil over medium heat. combine ingredients mixing well. In batches, drop by tablespoons into hot oil. Fry turning once until browned (3 minutes). Drain,. Cool and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

Makes about 60 fritters.

You can find other great Tasty Tuesday Recipes at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.

Thought of the Day

"If it isn't good, let it die. If it doesn't die, make it good.

Ajahn Chah

Monday, October 19, 2009

NEW CVS COUPON - $5 OFF $25

Click here to take a quick survey and you will be able to print a $5 off $25 coupon.

Thanks to Money Saving Mom!

MENU PLAN MONDAY - 10/19

My husband will be working out of town this week so cooking for me will almost be non-existent. Everyone needs a break sometimes.

This menu will solely be based on Payton's favorites.

Monday - Homemade Pizza

Tuesday - Chili and Baked Potatoes from Wendy's (Gift Card)

Wednesday - Happy Meal from McDonald's (Gift Card)

Thursday- Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Friday - Dinner Out

Saturday - Pork Chops, Twice Baked Potatoes, Green Beans

Sunday - Leftovers

You can find other great Menus and Recipes at Menu Planning Monday at Orgjunkie.com.

FREE SHUTTERFLY PHOTO BOOK FOR COZI MEMBERS

Are you a member of Cozi yet? Go check your account home page now for your FREE Shutterfly Photo Book code (a $29.99 value)! What a great FREEbie for members (you do need to pay for shipping).

The code is valid on an 8×8 20-page photo book. If you are NOT already a member of Cozi, but would still like some sort of discount. You can join now and receive a $10 discount code (for any accounts created after October 6). That is still a decent deal! All codes are valid until November 15.

Don't forget to go through Ebates when ordering. You will receive $5 for just signing up.

Thanks to MommySnacks for this awesome deal!

GREAT BIRTHDAY PARTY AT CHUCK E. CHEESE'S

As I mentioned Friday, we had Payton's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese this weekend. We had so much fun. Payton is a child that has to observe, check things out before she joins in. When it was time to leave, I didn't think I was ever going to her out of there. She had a blast. I do recommend having your party there. Now it can get a little pricey but birthday parties are an occasion that I don't mind splurging on. They do everything for you and it is definitely a win win situation with the kids.