Comment Saturday - How Will You Be Spending Your Tax Refund?

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....If you are getting a tax refund, what do you plan on doing with it?  I am getting a refund and I plan on playing off a couple of bills and saving the remainder.

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 3 inserts in this weeks Sunday paper - 1-Smartsource, 1-RedPlum, and 1-Walmart and Target coupon insert.  Click here for a complete list of coupons that will available.

Thought of the Day

"The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself."

Gamaliel Bailey

Ways I Earned/Saved 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.

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

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

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

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

- No drugstore shopping this week.

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

- Stuck to my menu plan.

- Wrote 3 sponsored posts for cash and a $25 Visa gift card.

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping trips.

- Ran errands this week and did them all in 1 trip to save gas.

- Went to my nephews away baseball game and carpooled with my mom, split the gas money.

- Cashed in Swagbucks for another $5 Amazon gift card.  I save my gift cards to do my Christmas shopping.

What did you do to save/earn money this week? Please link up below.

Kellogg's Coupons

If you are like me and often buy Kelloggs products, sign up to receive Kelloggs savings, promotions, and special offers.

FREE Issue of Gardening Magazine

It's time to start planning our vegetable and flower garden.  Summer will be here before you know it.  Do you need a FREE Gardening magazine for inspiration?  Request yours here!

Today's Favorite Coupon = Coupon for Coffee Lovers

Click here to print your coupon for $1.50 off any Starbucks 11oz. Naturally Flavored Coffee.

Thought of the Day

"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none."

William Shakespeare

New Month = New Coupons

Here is a few of the great new coupons available.  Print them before they are gone!

$0.50 off ON (1) BOTTLE OF ANY PALMOLIVE® (20oz or larger)
$0.50 off two Pillsbury® Refrigerated Pie Crusts
$0.40 off two Pillsbury® or Grands! Sweet Rolls
$0.40 off three Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls
$0.75 off two Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$1.00 off any 3 General Mills Cereals
$1.00 off 2 Cheerios cereals
$1.50 off ONE Pampers Cruisers or Baby Dry Diapers
$1.50 off ONE Pampers Swaddlers Diapers

$0.75 off ONE Pampers Wipes 60 ct or larger
$0.40 off six Yoplait® Yogurts
$1.00 off one imPRESS Press-on Manicure
$1.00 off one Bronkaid® product
$3.00 off any Slo-Niacin®
$1.50 off any JOHNSON'S® NATURAL® product

File Your Federal Taxes FREE with H&R Block

Now is the time to take care of your taxes!  I filed mine last week and received my federal refund yesterday.

Thought of the Day

"Integrity has no need of rules."

Albert Camus

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 2/29-3/6

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

Remember, Lowes Foods doubles coupons up to .99.  You can use 20 coupons per transaction.


Totino's Pizza Rolls - $1
Use .60/3 Cellfire coupon and
Use .40/1 coupon 1/29 SS
Final Price - FREE after both coupons

Snyder's Flavored Pretzel Pieces - $1.50
Use $1 coupon 2/26 SS
Final Price - .50 each

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Pillsbury Toaster Scrambles Pastries - $2
Use .50/2 coupon 1/8 GM
Final Price - $1.50 each

New York Brand Frozen Garlic Toast - $2.50
Use .50/1 coupon 2/5 SS
Final Price - $1.50 each

Margaret Holmes Vegetables - $1
Buy 2 and Use .75/2 coupon - December All You magazine
Final Price - .25 each

Glory Foods Seasoned Greens - $1.50
Use .55/1 coupon - February All You magazine
Final Price - .40 each

Capri Sun - $1.88

Bone In Pork Chops - $1.99/lb.

Boneless Chicken Breast - $1.99/lb.

Purina Beneful Brand Dog Food 3.5 lbs. - $4.50
Use $2.50 coupon 2/19 RP
Final Price - $2 after coupon

Shopper Comparison Site

Finding the best price on an item is always a goal for me.  Whether I am shopping online or in a store, I want to find the best deal for the item I wanting to purchase. Comparison shopping is something I always do.

Become.com is a comparison shopping site that compares prices on items from over 5000 retailers.  Their service not only saves you money but time too.  You can also find everything from diamonds to smartphones.  You are also able to research an item with their buying guides.  You can find reviews from previous consumers who have purchased the item.  Manufacturer websites are also available. 

While searching become.com, I came across several items that I would love to have in my home especially my kitchen.  Check out their selection of asian inspired dinnerware, inexpensive dinnerware sets, and cheap spice rack sets.

The next time you are shopping online, give become.com a try.  They may can help you!

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  I did receive compensation for the information I provided.  All opinions are my own.

Awesome Groupon Shutterfly Deal for Only $10

If you are like me and love to create photo books, then here is a deal for you.  Groupon currently has a $30 Shutterfly Photo Book deal for $10.  An 8" x 8" photo book for $10 or a 8" x 11" Photo Book for $15. Click here to purchase and search all deals. 

Definitely, buying this one and look forward to creating some photo books!

FREE Disney Cruise LIne Vacation Planning DVD

I would love to go on one a Disney Cruise!!

NEW Free Samples Available

FREE Sample of  Miracle Whip - Click here!

FREE Sample of Metamucil MultiHealth Fiber - Cick here!

FREE 8 x10 portrait from JCPenney - Click here!

FREE Sample of Simple Moisturizing Face Wash - Click here! 

Freschetta Rally for Real Pizza

Frozen pizza shouldn't simply taste better.  It should be better.  Freschetta® frozen pizzas are made with top-quality ingredients and taste-tested recipes, just to make sure your pizza will always deliver  Fresch® flavor.

My family loves pizza.  We often have pizza and movie night.  When serving pizza, I find enjoyment in knowing that we are getting plenty of vegetables.  Kids sometimes don't enjoying eating vegetables but when they are on a pizza, mine don't seem to mind at all.  When mom needs a break from cooking, I often serve frozen pizza.  After trying many kinds, Freschetta is one that we all seem to enjoy.  You should try Freschetta too.

Join Freschetta's Rally for Real Pizza by submitting a photo to the Rally Mosaic on Facebook -    .  EAch wek they will select 100 winners - to each receive 5 Freschetta® Pizzas.  On March 30, they will also select 10 winners - who will each receive Freschetta® Pizzas for a year!  Wouldn't it be wonderful to win?

Disclosure:  I occasionally receive compensation in the form of products for posts.  However, the opinions I share are are solely my own.

Thought of the Day

"It is not fair to ask of other what you are not willing to do yourself."

Eleanor Roosevelt

Tuesday Series - Thrifty Items That Keep Me Organized

Greeting card organizers make my life so much easier.  I love to send cards to family and friends on their birthdays or for special occasions.  Card organizers not only organize my cards but also let me know what if any cards I need to buy when I find a great deal. 

The book card organizer lets me organize by month.  I can record everyones birthday by month and also place the card in that months folder.  When the time comes, I can look at the list and pull the card out I need to mail.  I also have everyones addresses in the address book in the back.  Everything I need is at my fingertips, saving me so much time.

The box organizer is great for organizing extra cards.  I can arrange them by month, holiday or occasion until I am ready to use them.  This is where I also keep thank you cards, sympathy and get well cards.

The book organzier was a birthday gift from a friend.  I have found them for under $10.  The box organizer was purchased from Hallmark several years ago for $7.95 when I purchased 3 cards.  A deal I received as a Hallmark Gold Crown member.  With the right supplies, I am sure you would be able make something similar to organize your cards.

Disclaimer:  This post was based on what keeps me organized.  I did not receive any compensation for any companies mentioned.  All opinions are my own.

Need to purchase greetings cards?  This coupon may come in handy. 

 Buy 2 American Greeting cards and get one FREE.  Click here to print!

Today's Favorite Coupon - $5 off $20 Home Decor and Housewares Purchase at Dollar General

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off $20 Home Decor and Housewares purchase.

REMINDER - FREE IHOP national Pancake Day - February 28th

FREE IHOP National Pancake Day - February 28!  Enjoy a FREE short stack of pancakes and in return IHOP would love for you to make a donation to Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals or other designated local charities.

FREE North American Fishing Club Magazine

Sign up and receive FREE North American Fish Club magazine.  A great freebie for the man in your life.

FREE Healthy Recipe eBook

Coupons for Your Dog

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Thought of the Day

"When you make a mistake, there are only three things you should ever do about it:  admit, learn from it, and do not repeat it."

Paul "Bear" Bryant

Menu Planning Monday - 2/27

Here is my menu plan for this week:

Monday - Homemade Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

Tuesday - Grilled Shrimp Salads

Wednesday -  Spaghetti, Salad, Bread

Thursday - Tacos, Mexican Rice

Friday - Dinner Out - Using a gift card

Saturday - Crock Pot Ribs, Parmesan Potatoes, Slaw

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

You can find other great weekly menus at Menu Planning Monday at Organized Junkie!

FREE Sample of Gud Body Lotion

"Like" Gud Body Lotion on Facebook and request a FREE sample.  You can choose between Orange Petalooza, Vanilla Flame, and Floral Cherrynova.

FREE 1 Week Pass to Curves

Today's Favorite Coupon = Great Deal on Greeting Cards

Buy 3 American Greetings .99 cards and Use this coupon and you can get (3) cards for .66 each. 

Click here to print.

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 2/26-3/3

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



Thermacare Heat Wrap Lower Back & Hip - $3.79
Receive $3.79 ECBs
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Mentos Up2U - .99
Use $1 coupon 2/5 SS
Final Price - FREE

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relieft Toothbrush or Toothpaste (4oz.) - $4.99
Receive $4 ECB
Use .75/1 coupon 2/16 SS
Final Price - .25 after coupon and ECB

Physician's Formula skin Care Product - Prices Start at $11.99
Receive $10 ECB
Final Price - $1.99
Limit 1

Schick Hydro Shave Gel - $1.99
Use .75/1 coupon 2/26 SS
Final Price - $1.24 after coupon

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


Burt's Bees Honey Natural Throat Drops  (21 ct.) - $1.99
Receive $1.99 RR
Final Price - FREE

Onthego Multi Vitamin Orange Rush Drink Mix (30 pk.) - $8
Receive $8 RR
Final Price - FREE

Renew Life Ultimate Flora Daily Care probiotic (30 ct.) - $10
Receive $10 RR
Final Price - FREE

Natrol Melatonin (100 ct.) - $4
Receive $4 RR
Final price - FREE

EternalBlu Anti Aging Support (60 ct.) - $10
Receive $10 RR
Final Price - FREE

Baby Magic Dustless Baby Powder (.28 oz.) - $6
Receive $6 MIR
Final Price - FREE after MIR

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits (8 pk.) - $2.99
Receive $2 RR
Use $1 coupon 2/26 SS
Final Price - FREE after coupon and RR

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






Blink Gel Tears 10 ml - $7.99
Submit for $7.99 Single Check Rebate
Final Price - FREE

Stopain Analgesic Spray or Roll-on - $6
Sumbit for $6 Single Check Rebate
Use $2/1 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE + $2 moneymaker

Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler - $3.50
Buy 2, Receive $2 +UP Reward
Use $3/2 coupon 2/26 SS
Final Price - $1 each after coupon and +UP Reward

What are your favorite deals this week?

Anything But Typical Lighting For Our Home

Guest post written by Rachel Grecco

Interior lighting is one of those things that you can really spice up if you think to do it. When we moved into our new home, it just had a bunch of those huge cheap lighting fixtures that have the super long bulbs in them. They make everyone look orange and they're so tacky. So I knew that we needed to change out the light fixtures.

I've gone through so many photo galleries of the strangest kinds of lighting fixtures. But when I was doing that one night, I saw some information about Sears carpeting on an interior design blog and decided that it would be a great investment for our home too. Except I'm putting way more time into finding lighting fixtures.

I've found a unique lighting idea or two and can't wait to actually put them into action. The thing about unique light fixtures is they tend to be a little expensive, so I'm saving up for a few special ones that are really going to let our personalities shine through.

Disclaimer:  This was a guest post.  All information was provided by Rachel Grecco.  I did receive compensation.

Thought of the Day

"Don't compromise yourself.  You are all you've got."

Janis Joplin