Comment Saturday

Today is Comment Saturday!  For every comment left, I will return the favor by responding to your comment and by visiting your blog and leaving a comment. 

I love to hear from my readers and I encourage you to leave comments on any blog you visit.



Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 coupon inserts in the Sunday paper - 1 Smartsouce
- 1 Redplum

Click here to view the full list of coupons that will be available.

TravelZoo - Sign Up and Receive Great Travel Deals

Click here to sign up!  I would love to plan a great vacation for this summer.

Again Today - Bath & Body Works - $1 Shipping

Bath and Body Works has a special today only - $1 Shipping on all orders over $25.  Use coupon code -    COCONUT25 at checkout.   Click here to order.

Currently there is sale on all Signature Collection Body Care - Buy 3 and Get 2 FREE.

Go through Ebates and and receive an additional 3% cashback.

Ways I Saved/Earned 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 for my account and my husband's daily to add money to our accounts.

- I read all of my MyPoints emails daily for my account and my huband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- Went grocery shopping this week with coupons.

- Had leftovers for lunch 2 days this week. No food wasted and money saved by not cooking something else.

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

- Compared gas prices online before filling up so I could get the lowest price.

- Heat is still off and very little A/C has been used.  It has been so humid here this week.
- Received $5 in taking surveys.

- Hubby has been out of town on storm trouble again this week. This week he was in SC due to severe thunderstorms. With him being gone there is less food ate, less clothes to wash, less power used and more money earned.

- Continuing to feel my freezer with great deals slowly but surely. So nice to always have food on hand and not having to run to the grocery store every week.

- Used FREE shampoo and conditioner samples all week long. My sample basket is overflowing.

- Used FREE dishwasher detergent samples this week when using the dishwasher.

- Planning a shopping trip to Food Lion - great deal on diapers this week.

- Needed a gift for a baby shower so I went to my gift closet and had everything I needed for a great gift.  No money spent.


How did you save/earn money this week?

Thought of the Day

"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook."

William James

Search with Bing and Earn Rewards

Click here to sign up for Bing Rewards and earn 250 credits.  You can exchange your credits for gift cards.  A $10 Amazon gift card is 1081 credits.

Loreal Facebook Fan

"Like Loreal on Facebook" and receive great tips and money saving offers. 

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Today's Favorite Coupon

Save $2 off Expo Washable Markers.  

Combo with a sale and you should be able to get some markers for cheap if not free. 

Click here to print!

LearnVest - Daily Tips for Frugal Living

Sign up for LearnVest and receive tips for frugal living, money saving tips, and financial how-tos.

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 5/11-517

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






Fresh Rewards E-Offer
Cottonelle, 12 Rolls - $4.99
Use .50/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $4.49
Limit 2

Buy 2 and Get 3 FREE
Palermo's Pizza - $6.99
Use $1/2 printable coupon
Use $1/2 printable coupon
Final Price when you buy 5 - $2.49 each

Fresh White or Yellow Corn - .30 each

Eggland's Best Large Eggs - $1.79
Use .35/1 coupon from 1/30 SS
Use .35/1 coupon from 3/27 SS
Use .35/1 coupon from 5/1 SS
.50/1 magazine coupon available in January Family Circle, Woman's Day,or Good Housekeeping
Final Price - As low as .79

Crystal Farms Shredded Cheese $2

Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce - 19 oz. - $1.79
Use .55/1 coupon from 5/8 SS
Final Price - .69 each

Lowes Foods Pasta - B1G1 FREE - .59 each

Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper - $1
Buy 3 and Use .75/3 printable coupon
Final Price - .50 each when you buy 3

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad - $1
Buy 2 and Use .50/2 printable coupon
Final Price - .50 each


What are your favorite deals this week?

Thought of the Day

If you have a bad day, it so nice to know that tomorrow is a new day that can be great.

Yoplait Kids Snack Chat Video

If you are like me, I am always looking for healthy snacks for Payton. Here is the first  video and you can find the other 7 videos chats here - Chat 2, Chat 3, Chat 4, Chat 5, Chat 6, Chat 7 and Chat 8.

You can print a coupon for .50 off Yoplait Kids Yogurt here.


Diisclaimer:  This information was provided to me from Yoplait through MyBlogSpark.

My Favorite Deals at Food Lion - 5/11-5/17

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






3 Day Sale Items - Starts Friday at 8am

Bounty Basic Paper Towels (5 Rolls or 6 Roll Trial Size), $4.99
Use .25/1 coupon from 5/1 P&G
and .50/1 Bounty Paper Towels Upromise coupon
Fianl Price - $4.24 after coupons
Limit 2

Charmin Bath Tissue (9 Large) or Charmin Basic (12 Double Rolls) - $3.99
Use .25/1 Charmin coupon from 5/1 P&G
Final Price - $ 3.74
Limit 2

Tide Laundry Liquid Detergent or Powder - $4.99
Use $1 off Tide or Gain when you by Bounty or Charmin 5/1 P&G
Final Price - $3.99

Huggies Diapers or Pull-Ups (Jumbo) - $7.99
Use $3/1 Printable Coupon
or Use $2/1 Printable Coupon
Final Price - As low as $4.99

Smart Balance Buttery Spread - $1.49
Use $1/1 coupon from 4/10 SS
Final Price - .49 each

I will definitely be taken advantage of the Huggies sale.  What are your favorite deals this week? 

Curves - FREE Week Pass

Click here to register and receive your FREE week at Curves.

Thought of the Day

Sometimes it would be so nice if I was the one to receive the surprise!

FREE Kraft Foods Good Eating Good Living Newsletter - Coupons Included

Sign up for the FREE newsletter from Kraft Foods - Good Eating Good Living.  You will receive healthy recipes and money saving coupons.

Smokey Bones - FREE Appetizer

Click here to sign up for the Smokey Bones newsletter and receive a FREE appetizer!

FREE Swiffer Dusters 360 Starter Kit on Facebook Tonight

FREE Swiffer Dusters 360 Starter Kit today at 8pm ET on Facebook.  Click here to "Like" Swiffer on Facebook and be ready to register for your FREE Swiffer Duster.

While you are there you can "Like" Thrifty Ways and Ideas on Facebook too!

HomeSav - Sign up Today to Save on Designer Home Fashions

Another Great Daily Deal Site - HomeSav

Save on Designer Home fashions!  I love to find great decorating deals.

Click here to sign up.

FREE Best Brunch E-Cookbook

Click here to download your FREE copy.

Kids Eat FREE Today at Chilis

Receive a FREE kids meal with the purchase of any adults entree.  Click on the coupon to the left to print.

My Favorite Deals at Dollar General This Week - 5/8-514

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




Dollar Genreal currently has a DG coupon for 25% off Party Items.  A great time to stock up on any party items you may need for this summer. Click here to print.

Kraft Barbecue Sauce - $1
Use .45/1 coupon 5/1 SS
Final Price - .55 each

Ivory Bar Soap (3 Pack) - $1.25
Use $1 coupon from 5/1 P&G
Final Price - .25

Nivea Womens Body Wash - $2.50 - $2.75
Use $3/1 coupon 4/17 RP
Final Price - FREE + overage

Huggies Diapers - $10
Use $3/1 printable
or Use $2/1 printable
Final Price - As low as $7

Thought of the Day

"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self."

Aldous Huxley

FREE Customized T-Shirt - Just Pay Shipping and Handling

VistaPrint is now offer a FREE customized t-shirt - just pay shipping and handling.  This would be a great gift for a graduate.  Click here to order.

Today's Favorite Coupon - $1 off Hot Shot

It's that time of the year.  Time for ants, bees and any other bug. 

 Click here to print your coupon for $1 off Hot Shot!

  This may come in handy.

My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week - 5/8-5/14

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




Xtra Laundry Detergent - $1.49
Limit 5

VO5 Shampoo or Conditioner - .77

Carefree Body Shape - .99
Use $1/1 coupon from 5/8 SS
Final Price - FREE

Ajax Dish Detergent - .88

Aussie or Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner - 2/$5.97
Receive $2 ECB
Use (2) .50/1 coupon from 5/1 P&G
Final Price - $1.50 each
Limit 1


What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid This Week - 5/8-5/14

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







Carefree Pantiliners - $1
Use $1/1 coupon from 5/8  SS
Final Price - FREE

Stopain Spray or Roll-On or Hyland's Leg Cramps - $6.99
Receive $6 +UP Reward
Final Price - .99
Limit 4

EOS Lipbalm - $2.99
Receive $2 SCR
Final Price - .99


What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens This Week - 5/8-5/14

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



Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotic - $15
Less $15 Mail In Rebate
Final Price - FREE

Trueresult Blood Glucose Monitor - $12.99
Less $12.99 Mail In Rebate
Final Price - FREE

Nexcare Bandages - $2.99
Less $2.99 Mail In Rebate
Final Price - FREE

Carefree Pantiliners - .99
Use $1 coupon from 5/8 SS
Final Price - FREE

SunBurnt Gel - $3.99
Less $3.99 Mail In Rebate
Final Price - FREE

Clean and Clear Morning Burst Bodywash - B1G1 Free - $5.99
Use B1G1 Free coupon from 3/27 SS
Final Price - 2 for FREE

Colgate Total Dental Care - $3 each
Gum Defense or Advanced Toothpaste
Buy 2 and Receive $4 in Register Rewards
Use $1/1 coupon from May All You Magazine
or .75/1 coupon from 5/1 SS
Final Price - As low as 2 for FREE after Register Rewards and coupons


What are your favorite deals?

Thought of the Day

Complete that one thing that you keep putting off and you will have a great start to a productive week.

Thought of the Day

Happy Mother's Day!