Thought of the Day

My baby boy is 1 today!!  Its hard to believe that it has already been a year.  We started the day off by singing Happy Birthday and having a donut for breakfast.  We are having a cookout and party this afternoon. 

Bath and Body Works Coupon - $10 off $40

Bath and Body Works is still having their semi-annual sale.  Here is a great coupon if you planning on stocking up this weekend.  You can shop online on in-store.  If shopping online, make sure you go through Ebates to earn 6% cashback.  Click here to print your coupon for $10 off $40.  Expires 6/26.

My Shopping Trip to Save-a-Lot

Precious at Frugal makes Cents shared that Save a Lot had Butterball Turkey Bacon on sale for $1.  She uses this often so she stocked up. I have never tried turkey bacon and I had 2 coupons so I thought I would try it at this price.

2 - Butterball Turkey Bacon - $1 = $2
Use (2) .65 coupons
Total OOP - .74

My Shopping Trip to Food Lion

Food Lion is having a 3-day sale on Huggies this weekend.  They have them on sale for $7.99 a pack.  I had 2 coupons that would be expiring soon so I wanted to use them before they expired.

Here is what I purchased:

2 Packs of Huggies - $7.99 = $15.98
Used (2) $2 coupons
Total OOP - $11.98 (not as cheap as I usually get them but I was on my last pack)

My Shopping Trip to Staples

Today was my day to run errands and finish picking up items for Bryson's birthday party tomorrow.  My baby boy is turning 1.  I stopped in Staples to take advantage of the $3 coupon that I posted earlier this week. 

Here is what I purchased:

1 Dry Erase Board - $1
1 Note Pad - $1
1 Pack of Mini Legal Pads - $1

Total - $3
Used $3 coupon
Total OOP - 0.00 - They didn't even charge me tax!

I am going to add a couple of these items to Payton's rainy/day bored bag or save them for stocking stuffers. A notepad and a pen keeps her occupied for hours.

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 coupon inserts in Sundays paper,
1-Smartsource and 1 - Redplum.  Click here to preview the complete list of coupons that will be offered.

Thought of the Day

Today is my nephew's birthday - Happy 16th Birthday Weston!!

Ways I Saved/Earned 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 husband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- No grocery shopping this week except for milk and produce.

- Had leftovers for lunch 3 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.

- DH went back to work on Tuesday.  He had been out of work for 2 weeks since he had knee surgery.  I'm glad he is going well and I'm back on my regular schedule with the kids. 

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

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week - shampoo, conditioner, lotion.

- Trying to drink more water. Not only is this good for me but it will also be a great way to say money.

- Did a couple of sponsored posts as a way to earn some extra cash.

- Planning shopping trips for today and tomorrow.  I am pulling my coupons and heading to Staples, Dollar General, Save-a-Lot, Lowes Foods, and Food Lion.

- Still planning Bryson's 1st birthday party for Saturday.  Using lots of things that I already have.

- Received a $35 refund check from dr's office after insurance finished paying.

- Cashed in Rhythm and Race Points at Dollar General for a $5 gift card.
How did you save or earn money this week?

Dollar General - $5 off $25 Purchase Coupon - Saturday ONLY!

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off $25 purchase.  Coupon valid only on Saturday, June 11.

Green Giant - .50/1 Coupon off Frozen Vegatables

Click here to print your coupon for .50/1 off Green Giant Frozen Vegetables.  These are often on sale $1 and if your store doubles coupons, you could get some FREE vegetables.

Bath & Body Works - Semi Annual Sale Online Starts Today

Bath and Body Works Semi Annual Sale starts online today.  You can find items up to 75% off - Signature Body Collection at $3 - Save up to $7.50.

If ordering online, make sure you go through Ebates and earn up to 3% cash back.

This is a great time to stock up for birthdays, hostess gifts, and Christmas.

Restaurant.com - $25 Gift Certificates for $2

Click here to order your $25 gift certificate for $2.  Great deal for a dinner out this summer.

FREE Sample of Tub O' Towels

Click here to request your FREE sample of Tub O' Towels.  Hurry, these may not last long.

Thought of the Day

Never give up on your dreams, no matter how old you are.

Today's Favorite Coupon - Cheap Pasta

Click here to print your coupon for .40/1 Pasta Mac. 

 You can usually find this on sale $1.  If you store doubles coupons = .20 pasta.

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods - 6/8-6/14

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

Lowes Foods is have a P&G product sale.  There is coupon matchup in their ad.  Also, you will receive $5 Fresh Rewards if you buy $25 in P&G products, $15 Fresh Rewards if you buy $50 in P&G products.


Fresh Rewards Offer
LF Large Eggs - 1 dozen - .99

Pepsi 2 Liters - $1 each

Old Orchard Juice Products - Buy 2 Get 3 FREE
.50/1 printable coupon
Final Price - .74 each

YoCrunch Yogurt - $1
Use .35/1 coupon 4/3 SS
Final Price - .30 each

80% Lean Ground Beef - $2.99/lb

Southern Style Pork Ribs - $1.79/lb

SC Peaches - .99/lb


What are your favoirte deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at Food Lion This Week - 6/8-6/14

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





3 Day Sale Starts Friday 8am

Charmin Bath Tissue, 6 Mega, 12 Ultra or 16 Basic - $4.99
Use .25 Charmin coupon 6/5 P&G or
Use $1 Charmin Megaroll 6/5 P&G
Final Price - As low as $3.99

Bounty Paper Towels (6 Big Rolls) $5.99
Use $1 Bounty Basic coupon 6/12 RP or
.25 Bounty coupon 6/5 P&G
Final Price - As low as $4.99

Huggies Jumbo Diapers - $7.99
Use $3/1 printable or
$2.50/1 home mailer coupon or
$2 home mailer coupon
Final Price - As low as $4.99

Crest Toothpaste - $1.50
Use .75/1 coupon from 6/5 P&G
Final Price - .75

On Sale All Week

Peaches - .88/lb.

Iceberg Lettuce - .99 each

Green Peppers - .69 each


What are your favorite deals this week?

$3 Staples Coupons = FREE Items

Click here to print your coupon for $3 off any purchase at Staples.  I know they have copy paper for $2.99.  You should be able to find other items for FREE too.

Thought of the Day

Enjoy every moment with your children, they grow up to fast.

I'm Bored/Rainy Day Bag of Thrifty Things for Payton

It finally happened......I heard I'm bored from Payton for the 1st time yesterday.  I can remember saying this to my mom when I was growing up.  She would always try to help me find something to do.

While Payton was eating breakfast this morning, I put together a I'm Bored/Rainy Day bag.  I always pulled items from birthday party goody bags, Easter baskets, and stocking stuffers to put back as little prizes.  I always pick up items at the Dollar Tree or clearance racks to save for surprises.  This morning I went through my box of goodies and pulled items together and placed them in a bag.  The bag consists of items that can be done inside and some for outside.

 - play dough
- bubble gun
- activity book (she loves to do these)
- craft items
- sidewalk chalk
- kids veggie pots
- a sprinkler

The next rainy day or the next time I hear I'm bored, I will be prepared.  She will have to close her eyes and pull out a prize.

Hopefully, she will enjoy it and I know it will in handy!

FREE Sample of Prilosec OTC - Available Again

Click here to request your FREE sample of Prilosec OTC.

HauteLook - Access to 75% Fashion Deals - Sign up Now!

Sign-up for the HauteLook - a private shopping club and get access to high-end fashion at up to 75% discounts.

Groupon Deal - $20 Worth of As Seen on TV Products for $10

I love to look at the As Seen On Tv items.  You never know what you are going to find next.  Groupon has a great deal today - $20 worth of AS Seen on TV items for $10. 

Click here to register with Groupon and then search for Piedmont Triad to find this deal.

4 New Free Samples - Request before they are Gone!

FREE Sample of Alpo Dog Food - Click here!

FREE Sample of Worx Energy - Click here!

FREE Sample of Nuvo Condems - Click here!

FREE Sample of JAVAcid - Click here!

Thought of the Day

"A friend is a gift you give yourself."

Robert Louis Stevenson

Verizon FIOS - Making Moms Life a Little Easier

As a stay-at-home mom of 2 little ones, anything that makes my life a little easier is great.  I am constantly looking for ways to make things I enjoy a little bit more enjoyable.  Between being a mom, a wife, and a blogger any free time I have I like to watch certain TV shows.  Verizon would make a couple of things for me a lot easier. 

Here is the top three things I love about Verizon:

- Flex View is a great offer from Verizon FiOS TV.  It never fails when I want to watch a movie, I can never watch the whole thing without pausing or stopping it.  Being a mom, you never know what your children will need.  I can get both of them in bed and asleep and turn a movie on and its like alarm clock goes.  One if not both of them wake up every time.  With Flex View you can buy, rent and watch on-demand video titles on your FiOS TV, on your computer or on your mobile phone.  This would be great for moms.  I know it would come in handy for me.

- Since I am a blogger, I love to communicate with my readers and friends on twitter.  Verizon TV widgets which allow you to access twitter, facebook, and youtube directly from your TV.  I would be able to tweet from my remote control while watching TV.  What more could a person ask for?

- DVR - I have a DVR now and don't think I would be able to live without it.  It is one the greatest things ever invented.  I love that I can record my favorite shows and be able to watch them when it is convenient for me.  I also love that I have movies recorded and I am able to access them whenever my husband and I want to have an "at-home date".   This way we already have what we need for a movie night.

-Lastly, Verizon FiOS TV was rated #1 in value, overall quality and customer loyalty, according to the 2010 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Survey for the largest subscription TV service providers.  Nothing is more frustrating than terrible customer service.  I don't understand why companies think they can continue to keep their customers if their customer service is not reliable.  I don't like paying a company for a service and have problems with that service and not be able to get a solution.

About Verizon
Modern consumers enjoy the ultimate digital lifestyle at work, home and play with Verizon FiOS advanced and integrated TV and broadband services.  The speed and intelligence of the nation’s largest all-fiber-optic network lets FiOS customers create personalized, integrated entertainment and information experiences that connect them to everything they care about -- anytime, anywhere, on a multitude of devices.  FiOS helps make life easier, more productive and more fun.

More info on Verizon FiOS: http://www22.verizon.com/Residential/aboutFiOS/overview.htm


Verizon FiOS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VerizonFiOS

https://twitter.com/#!/Verizon

Verizon on YouTube: YouTube/Verizon


Disclosure:  "I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Verizon FiOS blogging program for a gift card. For more information on how you can participate, click here.”

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NEW Quiznos Coupons

Click here to print your coupons to celebrate Quiznos 30th anniversary.

- Free Chip or Cookie and Regular Fountain Drink

- Free Sub or Regular Salad

- 2 Meals For $9.99

- $1 Off Regular Sub or $2 Off Large Sub


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My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week - 6/5 - 6/11

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




Excedrin- .99
Receive .99 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2

Oral-B Pulsar Power Toothbrush - $5
Receive $3 ECB
Use $3/1 coupon 6/5 P&G
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2

Colgate MaxClean, MaxWhite, MaxFresh Tootphaste - $2.79
Receive $2 ECB
Use $1/1 coupon from May All You magazine
Use .75/1 coupon from 6/5 SS
Final Price - As low as FREE
Limit 2

Ban Invisible Solid Deodorant - $2.99
Receive $2 ECB
Use .75/1 coupon 6/5 SS
Final Price - .24 each
Limit 1

Crest Pro-Health Rinse - $4.50
Receive $2.50 ECB
Use $2/1 coupon 6/5 P&G
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2
What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid - 6/5-6/11

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






Blink Tears - $7.99
Submit for $7.99 Single Check Rebate
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Oral-B CrossAction Power Toothbrush - $5.99
Receive $3 +UP Reward
Use $3/1 coupon 6/5 P&G
Final Price - FREE
Limit 4

Crest Toothpaste - $2.57
Receive $1.60 +UP Reward
Use .75/1 coupon 6/5 P&G insert
Final Price - .22 each after coupon and +UP reward
Limit 2

Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler - $2.99
Use $1 printable coupon or
Use $1/1 coupon from 5/15 SS or
Use $1/1 coupon from 5/1 RP
Final Price - $1.99

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens - 6/5-6/11

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



Omega Smart Super Critical Ultimate Fish Oils - $10
Receive $10 Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Sobe Lifewater - .99
Receive .99 Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Healthy Woman Soy Supplement - $8
Receive $8 Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Reach Toothbrush or Floss - 2 for $5
Receive $3 Register Reward when you buy 2
Use $2.50/2 coupon 4/17 SS
Use $2/2 coupon 5/8 SS
Final Price - FREE + .50 overage if you use the $2.50/2 coupon
Limit 1

Stride Shift Gum - .99 with in-ad coupon
Buy 3 and use $1/3 coupon 5/15 SS
Final Price - .66 each when you buy 3

Gillette Fusion Pro-Glide Razor - $9.89
Receive $5 Register Rewards
Use $4/1 coupon 6/5 P&G
Final Price - .89
Limit 1

What are your favorite deals this week?

Thought of the Day

"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."

Scott Adams