FREE Sample Uncle Ben's Ready Rice

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Thought of the Day

Always have a positive attitude no matter how hard it is.

NEW Huggies Coupons

Click here to print your coupon for $3 off any Huggies 60 pack or larger and $2 coupon of any Huggies pack.










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Still Available - FREE Kodak Photo Magnet for New Customers

Kodak is currently offering new customers a FREE photo magnet.  All you have to pay is .99 shipping.  Click here to create your account and order.


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Pinecone Research Accepting Applications

Pinecone Research is currently accepting applications.  This is a great way to earn a little extra income by doing surveys and testing products.  You earnings will be paid via Paypal.  You normally get paid $3 per survey.

They are currently looking for men - age 18 - 24!



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FREE Suave Product

"Like Suave on Facebook" then click on giveaway to request a coupon for a FREE Suave product.

My Own Domain

I now have my own domain.  You may need to change your feeds or blog rolls to http://www.thriftywaysandideas.com/. 

Thought of the Day

Never give up on something you truly want.

Product Review - Orange Flavored Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm

I recently became a member of The Carmex Blog Squad Team.  Last week, I received my first sample in the mail, Orange Flavored Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm.

I was expecting an overpowering orange scent but that is not what I received.  It was a nice orange cream scent.   Just like all other carmex products, it was easy to apply and felt great on my lips.  If you are like me, I can't stand to have chapped, dry lips.  Carmex is something I have always used to prevent chapped lips and this great new scent made my experience even better.  My 4 year old loved it too.  She always has to taste anything that I put on her lips.  She loved the way it tasted and asks often for me to apply it to her lips. 

Overall, the new Orange Flavored Carmex Mositure Plus Lip Balm was awesome.  On a scale from 1 to 10, its a 10.


Disclaimer:  I did receive a sample to review.  No other compensation was received.  My opinions are my own.

CVS Coupon - 25% Your Total Purchase Online and In-store

Click here to print your coupon for 25% off your total purchase online or in-store.  Discount does not apply to sale items.  Expires 3/26/11.

FREE Mr. Food Grilling Recipes

Its almost grilling season and we do alot of grilling in the spring and summer.  Click here to signup for a FREE recipe grilling newsletter with lots of great recipes to try on your grill.

New Carter's Coupon - 20% off $30 or more

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TGIFridays - New Coupon

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Chilis - Kids Eat FREE Today



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Thought of the Day

Celebrate the signs of spring. 

My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid - 3/20-3/26

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:

Huggies Diapers - 8.99

Use $2 2/27 SS

Final Price - 6.99

Resolve Spray n' Wash Laundry Treatment, Lysol Wipes, Toilet Bowl Cleaner - 1.99

Receive $1 +UP Reward

Final Price - .99

Blink Tears - 7.99

Receive 7.99 +UP Reward

Final Price - FREE

What are your favorite deals this week? 

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens - 3/20-3/26

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:



Plackers Flossers  - $2
Receive $2 in Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE

Celadrin InflameAway Joint Health - $10
Receive $10 in Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE

Huggies Diapers - 7.99
Use $2 coupon from 2/27 SS
Final Price - 5.99

Method Hand Soap - $2.99
Receive $2 in Register Rewards
Final Price - .99

Tena-Security Pads - 9.99
Receive 9.99 in Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE

Neuragen PN Nerve Pain Relief - 19.99
Less 19.99 Mail-In Rebate
Final Price - FREE

What are your favorite deals at Walgreens this week?

My Favorite Deals at CVS - 3/20-3/26

Here is a list of my favorite deals this week:




Allegra Allery - 5ct.- 6.99
Receive 6.99 in ECBs
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Reach Total Care Toothbrush or Floss - $1
Use $1/1 printable coupon
or $1/1 coupon from 10/10 RP
Final Price - FREE

Suave Invisible Solid Deodorant - $1
Use .50/1 coupon 3/20 RP
Final Price - .50

Dawn Dish Liquid - .97
Use .25/1 2/27 P&G
Final Price - .72

Xtra Laundry Detergent - 1.99

Cobraxin Homeopathic Oral Spary for Chronic Pain - 18.99
Receive $18.99 ECB
Final Price - FREE

Huggies Diapers - 8.99
Use $2/1 2/27 SS
Final Price - 6.99

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Awesome Clearance Finds at Belk - Saved $162.69

My mom had purchased a shirt on sale at Belk for my dh a few weeks ago.  It was the wrong size so while we were out running errands yesterday we stopped by to exchange it.  What a perfect time it was.  We found an awesome clearance rack.  We bought 6 Saddlebred shirts for $25.31 and saved $ 162.69 . 

If you have a Belk store near you, you may want to make a trip and check out the clearance racks for some great deals.

FREE Sample of Dove Men + Care Deodorant and Personal Wash

Click here to request your FREE sample of  Dove Men + Care deodorant and personal wash from Wal-Mart.

Today Only - The Children's Place - FREE Shipping

Today ONLY - The Children's Place is offering FREE shipping on all orders.  No coupon code needed.  You can use Coupon Code - K3DAZNNF3C to save 15% and don't forget to go through Ebates to save an additional 3%.  If you haven't signed up with Ebates, all need customers will receive an additional $5 signup bonus. 


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Thought of the Day

Happy Monday!  I hope we all have a productive money-saving week.

My Terrible Mommy Moment

While shopping at Belk, I had a terrible mommy moment.  Not only did Bryson cry but I did too. 

After finding some great deals for dh, I went to the children's section to look for Easter outfits for Payton and Bryson.  Our Belk store is not as large as some.  I live in a small town so the store is smaller than the ones you see in larger cities.  Belk tries to fit the same amount of items in a small store as they have in larger ones.  The racks have always been too close and it is very hard to shop especially with kids. 

As I was browsing the Easter dresses, I was having problems pushing the stroller between the racks.  I kept getting the wheels on the stroller hung on the bottom of the racks.  After looking at the dresses, I was heading toward the boys section and I couldn't get the stroller to move.  Now picture this, I am pushing the stroller between the racks of dresses and it stops.  I push a little harder thinking the front wheels were hung on another rack.  I even backed up and pushed it forward again (second time) but it still would not move.  I finally looked down and realized it wasn't the wheels...............IT WAS MY PRECIOUS SON'S HEAD!!

When dh put Bryson in his stroller he did not fasten the shoulder straps, just the waist straps.  He is only nine months old so he was leaning over the side of the stroller trying to reach for the dresses.  I was pushing his head into the end of rack.  The rack was a double decker with 4 clothes racks on the top and the bottom.  The rack had a metal square on the end to keep the hangers from sliding off.  I was pushing his head into the metal square not once but twice.  I immediately pulled him back and unsnapped his waist straps and picked him up.  By this time, he was screaming and crying.  There was a 1/2 long indention in the side of his head.  I began to cry.  I felt like a terrible mommy. 

Dh had taken his bags of clothes to the car and returned as Bryson was screaming.  Then he saw my tears and I had to confess to what I had done.  After 10 mintes of crying, I finally got him to calm down by giving him his bottle.

You can still see the indention and it is red and swollen.  Needless to say, I have given him extra hugs and kisses.  I know things like this can happen and it surely wasn't on purpose but I feel like such a terrible mommy.