Ways I Earned/Saved Money This Week

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

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

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including - lip balm, dish detergent (full size bottle), dryer sheets, and fabric softner.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Continued to keep the heat turned down. Still having warmer than normal days.

- Purchased toner for my printer at Staples and used a $5 coupon.

- No drugstore shopping this week.

- Only had to pickup a few items at the grocery store this week - milk, bread, cheese and produce.

- Went out to dinner for FREE by using a gift card.

- Stuck to my menu plan for this week except for one night.

- Wrote a sponsored post for FREE business cards.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including - lip balm, dish detergent (full size bottle), dryer sheets, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion.

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

What did you do to save/earn money this week?  Starting today and continuing every Friday I will be providing a link up for you to share how you saved/earned money this week or leave a comment. 

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 coupon inserts in Sunday's paper - 1-Smartsource and 1 - RedPlum. There will be some great coupons available including Huggies, Hormel and Schick.  Click here for a complete list.

Awesome Groupon Deal - $40 FTD Flowers for $20 - Just in Time for Valentine's Day!!

Just in time for Valentine's Day - Awesome Groupon Deal - $40 FTD Flowers for $20 - Click here to purchase.  Limit of 2 per person. You can only use 1 per order.

You can go to Groupon and then search for Piedmont Triad under North Carolina.

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.

Today's question.....What is your favorite gift to give for $10 or less?

I love to give gift cards as gifts. A $10 gift card to a restaurant or a store that I know that person often shops.  I also like to make themed gift baskets.  If you plan ahead of time, it is amazing what I am able to purchase for $10.  I always look for sale and clearance items, combine with a coupon and you can really give an awesome gift.

Thought of the Day

"Don't let yesterday use up too much of today."

Coupon of the Day - Garnier Coupon = Great Deal at CVS and Rite Aid

Rite Aid and CVS has Garnier Fructis Shampoo on sale for $2.50 this week. Use this $1 coupon and you can get a bottle for just $1.50.

Great deal on Garnier Fructis!

Tiny Prints Business Cards

Business cards are a very important tool to have when you are trying to expand your blog or business.  Business cards is a thrifty way to market and advertise your blog or business.  Stylish business cards are so simple to design. Tiny Prints can help you design or update your business cards in just a few minutes.

With blogging conference season upon us, now is a great tip to design a business card.  Be prepared and taking advantage of every opportunity you have to share your business card.  Every card you share can help gain new readers and customers, expand your brand, and possibly help form a relationship with a brand you have always to work with. 

Your business card is like a first impression.  Make it as creative and stylish as possible to make sure your first impression is great.  Here is a couple of my favorite cards from Tiny Prints.

Sealed Envelope - 2.25" x 2.25"

Stylish Sign - 2" x 3.5"

Make sure you let Tiny Prints help with all of your business card needs.



Disclaimer:  I will receive 50 FREE business cards from Tiny Prints for this post.  No other compensation was received.  All opinions are my own.

NEW Samples Available - Hurry and Get Them While They Last!

FREE Sample of Olay 2-in-1 daily facail cloths. - Click Here!

Collection Travel Size Item from Bath & Body Works - Offer available 2/14-2/20. - Click Here!

FREE Gerber Generation Backpack - Click Here!

FREE Sample of Quaker Oatmeal Squares - Click Here!

FREE Sample of Purex Triple Action Detergent - Click Here!

AC Moore Coupons

Click here to print this weeks AC Moore coupons - 57% off custom framing and 40% off any one regular priced item. Coupons expire 2/11/12.

Fandor - Watch Indepent Movies for FREE

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 2/5-2/11

My favorite deals at CVS this week:



Zarbees Children Cough Syrup - $6
Receive $6 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Blistex Five Star, Complete Moisture, Lip Medex, DCT or Herbal Answer - $2
Receive $1 ECB
Use .35/1 coupon 1/22 RP
Final Price - .65 after coupon and ECB

Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner - 2/$5
Use $1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.50 each

Huggie or Pull-Ups Jumbo Pack - $9.49
Use $2/1 Pull Up coupon - 1/15 SS
Use $2/1 Slip On diaper coupon - 1/15 SS
Use $1.50 diaper coupon 1/15 SS
Final Price - As low as $7.49

My favorite deals at Walgreens this week:

St. Joseph Enteric Aspirin - $2
Receive $2 RR
Final Price - FREE

Sheets Energy Sheets (10 pk.) - $3.99
Receive $3.99 RR
Final Price - FREE

Factor Nutrition Labs Ubiquinol CoQ10 (30 ct.) - $10
Receive $10 MIR
Final Price - FREE after MIR

Arctic Naturals Total Omega, Ultimate or Daily Omega 3 (60ct.) - $15
Receive $15 MIR
Final Price - FREE after MIR

BluScience Heart Blu Healthy Heart Support (60 ct.) - $14
Receive $14 MIR
Final Price - FREE

Wet Synergy Lubricant - $10
Receive $10 RR
Final Price - FREE

Pampers Wipes - $2.49
Use .60/1 coupon 1/29 P&G
Final Price - $1.89 each after coupon

My favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:






GE Extra Soft White 4 pack or Longlife Light Bulbs 2 pack - $2.99
Buy 1, Receive $2 +UP Reward
Final Price - .99 after +UP Reward
Limit 4

Garnier Fructis Shampoo & Conditioner - $2.50
Use $1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.50 after coupon

Menu Planning Monday

Starting this week, I will hosting a family dinner every Wednesday night.  Standing invitation to anyone who can make it. A great way to visit with family each week.

Here is my menu plan this week:

Monday - Hot Dogs with Homemade Slaw, Homemade Seasoned Fries

Tuesday - Homemade Waffles and Sausage

Wednesday - Chicken Parmesan, Salad, Garlic Bread with Dipping Oil

Thursday - FREE Papa John's Pizza

Friday- Beef Stew and Cornbread

Saturday - Dinner Out with Gift Card and Coupon

Sunday - I always leave Sunday open because my dh likes to plan our menu and do most of the cooking.

AND THE WINNER IS....

The winner of the Home Management Binder printables is .....

Here are your random numbers:

2 - Melissa

Timestamp: 2012-02-07 19:10:16 UTC

Thanks to everyone who participated.  Melissa has been emailed and has 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen.

Thought of the Day

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

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