Finally Friday

The weather this weekend is suppose to perfect for a yard sale and I'm having one tomorrow.  I am on a mission to elimiate some of my clutter and make some room in my storage closet.  I hope to make lots of money.  Wish me luck!! Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday!

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Italian Tomato and Basil Steaks in the Crockpot - These sound wonderful.

2) Witch Wreath - This is so cute.

3) How to Marble Magnets - These are adorable and would make cute and thrifty Christmas gifts for co-workers.

4) Five Savory Fall Soups - Great list to try this fall. 

5) Baked Ziti with Turkey Meatballs - This sounds really good and I have never tried turkey meatballs.



FREE Sample of Garnier Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer

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.50 Express Salad Coupon

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Thought of the Day

Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place. -Mark Twain

Walgreens - FREE 8 x 10 Photo Collage

Click here to order your FREE 8 x 10 Photo Collage from Walgreens.  USe Coupon Code 8X10TREAT.  Offer expires Saturday - 10/23.

Ways I Have Earned/Saved Money This Week

Here is a list of things I did to save/earn money this week:

- I read all of my Inbox Dollars emails daily to add money to my account.

- I read all of my MyPoints emails daily to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- Use coupons when grocery shopping. Saved a total of $25.50.

- Had leftovers for lunch 3 days this week. No food wasted and money saved by cooking something else.

- Continued trying to teach my 3 year old the importance of not leaving lights on or not using lights during the day when they are not needed.

- Cleaned out my coupon binder and filed new coupons for future shopping trips.

- Ordered another Christmas gift for FREE from Amazon, using my gift certificates that I have collected from Swagbucks.

- Prepared items for my yard sale on Saturday.

- Took a survey and won a $25 Target gift card. :) I love winning things!

- Received a refund check from my doctors office, after insurance finished paying they owe me $161.49.

- Updated my Christmas list so I know who I still need to buy for.

What did you do to save/earn money this week?

What Did You Get For FREE This Week?

Here is a list of what I got for FREE the past couple of weeks:

Woman's Day Magazine
OK Magazine
Soap Digest (not pictured)
Traditional HOme
Ladies Home Journal
Harpers Bazaar
2 Martha Stewarts Real Simple
B&BW coupon
FREE Sample of Kashi crackers and coupons
Coupon for a FREE Cottonelle Wipes
Quaker Life Granola Bar
FREE Bio-True Contact Solution

Did you get any great freebies in your mailbox this week?

Barnes and Noble - FREE Story Read Online to Your Children

Each month Barnes and Noble features a FREE story read to your children on their website.  This month is Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.  Payton loves to listen to the story each month and we always listen more than once. Click here to for the story.

Carter's Coupons Plus PJ B1G1 Free Sale

Click here to print your coupon for 20% off your purchase of $40 or more online or instore.  Plus, Carter's currently has PJ's B1G1 Free.

Thought of the Day

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life. -William Arthur Ward

Dollar General Deals and Coupon Matchups - 10/17 - 10/24

Don't forget to print your $5 off $25 purchase coupon from Dollar General on Facebook.  Also, you can combine mfr. coupons with DG coupons from their website.


Glad Trash Bags - $5
$1 DG Printable Coupon
Final Price - $4

Tombstone Pizza - $3.50

Nestle Cocoa - 6 ct. - $1

Softsoap - $1
Use .35/1 10/3 SS
Final Price - .65

Colgate Wisp - 4pk - $2
Use .75/1 10/3 SS
Final Price - $1.25

Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner - $2
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 DG Printable
Final Price - 1.50 each

Colgate Total Toothpaste - $2.50
Use $1 DG Printable and
Use $1 coupon from 10/3 SS insert
Final Price - .50 each

Ziploc Sandwich, Storeage or Freezer Bags - $2
Use .55/1 10/10 SS or
Use 1.25/2 10/10 SS
Final Price - As low as $1.37

Trueliving LED Flameless Scented Candle - $3

Jello Pudding or Gelation - .60 each
Use .50/2 coupon 10/17 SS
Final Price .35 each

Kraft American Cheese Singles - 2 for $5
Buy 2 and use $1/2 9/26 SS
Final Price - $2 each

Kraft Salad Dressing - $2
Use .55/1 8/29 SS
Final Price - $1.45

Glade Relaxing Moments Aerosol Spray - $2.50
Use .50 DG Printable and
Use $1 mfr Printable 
Final Price - $1

Did you find any other great deals at Dollar General this week:?

Dollar General - $5 off $25 Purchase Coupon

"Like" Dollar General on Facebook and then click on the $5 off coupon tab to print.  Coupon valid Friday, Saturday and Sunday of this week only.

$8 in Scrubbing Bubbles Coupons

Click here to print up to $8 in Scrubbing Bubbles Coupons.

Taco Bell - FREE Orange 'n Creme Swirl Fruista Freeze

Click here to print your coupon for a FREE Taco Bell Orange 'n Creme Swirl Fruista Freeze.

.40 Country Crock Coupon

Click here to print your coupon for .40 off any Country Crock product. Remember to hit your back button and you can print it twice.

Thought of the Day

A sense of humor is a major defense against minor troubles. -Mignon McLaughlin

Where Have I Been?

Last week was a very busy week at the Scott household.  As you may have noticed I did not do any blogging Thursday, Friday or Monday.  My baby girl turned 4 on Wednesday and we had lots of preparation to do for her birthday party.  This has been the first year that we have been able to have it outside due to the weather.  Usually it is too chilly for an outside party but not this year.  Our warm days have continued to visit us in October.  Saturday was her party day and it couldn't have been a more perfect day - sunny, 70 degrees, a slight breeze blowing.  Our theme this year was "Barnyard" party.  We offered horse rides, a hay ride, pin the tail on the donkey, barnyard bing bag game and a cow pinata.  I continued the theme for the goodie bags for the kids - metal buckets (I painted their names on them) filled with cowtails, milk duds, animal crackers, sunglasses, and plant your own seeds pots.  I even made the pig cupcakes for the party!!!  So easy to make and they were a huges success.  Here is a few pictures to share.  I can't believe my baby girl is already 4.

Dollar General Deals Found Over the Weekend

I found the following great deals at Dollar General.

Huggies Wipes - $2.50
Use $2 coupon from 10/17 insert
Final Price  - .50

Reach Dental Floss - $1
Use $1 coupon from 10/10 insert
Final Price - FREE

Gain Dish Detergent - $1
Use $1 coupon from 10/10 insert
Final Price - FREE

Complete list of Dollar General deals to come tomorrow.

Crystal Deodorant Sale - Walgreens and Rite-Aid

Crystal® products will be on sale at Rite Aid and Walgreens at $1 off for the Stick and $.50 off for the Roll-Ons and Spray.  Offer valid 9/26 – 10/23.

For information on Crystal Deodorant you can visit their website.

AND THE WINNER IS ....

Here are your random numbers:

5 - Cheryl F. 

Timestamp: 2010-10-19 16:46:48 UTC

Cheryl F. has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.  Thanks to everyone for participating.

My Favorite Rite-Aid Deals - 10/17 - 10/22

 Here is a list of my favorite deals this week:






BioGuard – $6.99
Get $6.99 SCR
Final Price - Free after rebate

Cold Buster – $6.69
Get $6.69 SCR
Final Price - Free after rebate

Coldwar – $3.99
Get $3.99 SCR
Final Price - Free after rebate

TheraMax – $6.99
Get $6.99 SCR
Final Price - Free after rebate

Bee MD Cough Drops – $2.49
Get $2.49 SCR
Submit $1 Mail In Rebate
Final Price - Free plus overage
 Beyond Bodiheat – $2.99
Get $2.99 SCR
Final Price - Free after rebate

Bioron Children’s Cough Syrup – $4.99
Get $4.99 SCR
Final Price - Free after rebate

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Walgreens Deals - 10/17 - 10/23

Here is a list of my favorite deals this week:



Mucinex Nasal Spary - $7.99
Receive $7.99 in Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE

Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment - $ 2.59
Receive $2.59 in Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE

Puffs - .89 with in-ad coupon

Nivea Body Wash - 2/$5
Use $3/1 coupon for 10/17 RP
Final Price - FREE ($1 overage)

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite CVS Deals - 10/17-10/23

Here is a list of my favorite CVS deals this week:




Schick Hydro 3 or Hydro 5 Cartridges or Razor – $8.99
Use $4/1 coupon from 10/3 SS Insert
Receive $5 ECB
Limit 1
Final Price:  FREE

All Laundry Detergent - $4.99
Receive $1 ECB
Use $1 coupon from 9/26 RP
Final Price - $2.99
Limit 4

Duncan Hines Cake Mix – $1
Use $0.75/1 coupon 9/26 SS
Final Price - .25
What are your favorite deals this week?

FREE 8 x 8 Photo Book from Smilebooks

Click here to register for their newsletter and receive a coupon code for a FREE 8 x 8 Photo Book. 

Lone Star Coupon

Click here to print your coupon for $7.50 off the purchase of any 2 Entrees.  Coupon expries 10/31/10.

T.G.I.Friday's Coupon - 25% OFF

Click here to print your coupon for 25% off your total purchase.  Expires 10/23/10.

Payless Shoe Store - Coupon Savings

Take an additional 20% off already low prices at Payless Shoe Store when shopping online with coupon code 39279.  You can have your order shipped to you for $5.95 or receive FREE in-store shipping.  Coupon expires 10/31/10.

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AC Moore Coupons

Click here to print this weeks AC Moore Coupons -
- 50% off any one Regular Priced Item
- 60% off Framing
Expires 10/23/10

FREE Sample of Dove Damage Therapy

Click here to request your FREE sample of Dove Damage Therapy from Costco.  You do not have to be a member to request.

Walgreens - Photo Deals

Receive $10 off all photo orders of $20 or more with Coupon Code - ALLPHOTO
75 4 x 6 prints for $9.99 with Coupon Code - OCTPRINT
Click here to order.
Offers expires 10/23

FREE CVS Hand Santizing Pen

Click here to request your FREE CVS Hand Santizing Pen.  Offer expires 10/20.  You have to have your CVS Extra Care card number to request.

Thought of the Day

"Its nice to be important, but more important to be nice."

Anonymous