Comment Saturday - What is Your Favorite FREE Entertainment for Summer?

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 FREE entertainment for summer?  My family's favorite thing to do is spend our afternoons outside in the pool.  We purchased a pool from Walmart several years ago and have never regretted it.  It has been well worth the money spent.

Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week - How Did You Do?

- 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 - toothpaste, conditioner, lotion, razors and shampoo.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- No drugstore shopping this week.

- Planned my grocery store shopping using the sale ad and coupons.
- Wrote 1 sponsored post for cash.

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

- Stayed home alot this week which always saves money.

- Won a $100 Target gift card by taking a survey.

- Used 2 sample boxes of cereal for breakfast 2 days this week.

- Received 3 FREE magazines in the mail this week.

- Made a to-do list of things I would like to update in my home and yard. This will help me prepare and find the best savings for items needed to update.

What did you do to saved/earn money this week? Please link up below. If you don't have a blog, that's fine, leave a comment and share how you saved/earned money this week.

NEW Freebies Available

2 FREE Cans of Halo spot's Stew - Click here to request!

FREE Sample Pack from Nordic Naturals  - Click here to request!

FREE Sample of Lipton Tea & Honey - Click here to request!

FREE Bottle of Evamor Natural Artesian Water - Click here to request!

Today's Favorite Coupon - $1 off Peebles Treats

Click here to print your coupon for $1 off 2 Peebles Treats. My kids loves these and so does my dh.

Thought of the Day

A penny saved is a penny earned.

All Moms with Infants Need a Baby Sling

All moms need a baby sling.  A moms job is never finished and there are only so many things that you can do with one hand.  A baby sling was a great way for me to complete my daily routine a little easier.  They provide great baby support to make them very comfortable and very ease to use.

A baby sling also comes in very handy if you have other children. Having a new addition to your family requires a little adjustment time for the older siblings.  Using a sling, gives you the opportunity to give the other children attention. 

Great Reasons to Purchase a Baby Sling:

- Baby slings also keep your children safe.  No fear in them wandering away or getting lost.

- Baby slings come in several varieties and colors for moms and dads. 

- Keeps your hands free to complete your daily activities.

- Brings comfort to your child.  They are able to feel you close to them.

- Baby slings are available for toddlers up to 44 lbs. 

- Baby slings also can be used in the front, back, or side.  Whatever position is more comfortable to you. 

If you are looking for a baby sling for yourself or as a gift, check out babysling.com for all your sling needs.

FREE Easter Recipe Ebook

Today's Favorite Coupons = Toy Coupons

Click here to print your $10 coupon off of Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides vehicle.

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off Loopz Memory game.

FREE Rita's Italian Ice Today ONLY!

To celebrate the first day of spring, Rita's Italian Ice is giving away FREE samples.  Find a location near you here.

Tuesday Series - Thrifty Items That Keep Me Organized

I could not live without my $2 calendar/planner that I purchased at Dollar General.  It is just the perfect size.  It is small enough to carry in my purse so I can have access to it at all times.  I use it to record appointments, birthday reminders, and to remember any events or plans. It has a monthly calendar and also a 7 day calendar for each week. 

There is also a note section in the back that I use to record any ideas or to write a quick reminder for myself.

Do you have something similar to this to keep you organized?

Thought of the Day

Some days you have to grit your teeth and smile.

CVS - FREE Candy or Beverage

Register for the CVS Twitter Party and you will receive a coupon for a FREE candy or beverage on March 27, 2012.

My Favorite Drug Store Deals this Week - 3/18-3/24

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



Carefree Pantiliners - $1
Use $1 coupon 3/18 SS
Final Price - FREE

Kellogg's Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Apple jacks, Froot Loops, Cocoa or Rice Krispies - $1.77
Buy 2 and use $1/2 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.27 each

Schick Hydro 5 Cartridges or Razor, Including power Select - $9.19
Receive $4 ECB
Use $4/1 coupon 2/26 SS
Use $2/1 coupons 2/12 SS or 2/26 SS
Final Price- As low as $1.19

Mitchum or Lady Mitchum Deodorant - $1.99
Use $1 coupon 3/18 SS
Final Price - .99

Xtra Laundry Detergent - $1.49
Limit 5

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


Carefree Pantiliners - .99
Use $1 couopn 3/18 SS
Final Price - FREE

Reach Toothbrushes or Dental Floss - .99 with in-ad coupon
Use $1 coupon 3/4 RP
Final Price - FREE

Applied Nutrition Acai Berry 14-day Cleanse - $10
Receive $10 RR
Final Price - FREE after RR

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






Mentos Up2U Pack, Mentos, Wrigley's 5, Trident Xtra Care of Layers, Stride shift, Spark or shaun White Gum - .99
Use $1 coupon 2/5 SS
Final Price - FREE

FREE Alaska Travel Guide

Menu Planning Monday - 3/19

Here is my menu plan for the week:

Monday - Tacos, Mexican rice

Tuesday - Homemade Pizza, Salad

Wednesday - Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo, Garlic Bread

Thursday - Homemade Waffles, Bacon

Friday - Cookout - Burgers on the Grill, Rosemary Oven Fries, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Saturday - Grilled Steaks, Oven Potatoes, Salad

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!

NEW Spring Cleaning Coupons

$1.00 off any Pledge® or Armstrong Floor cleaner

$0.50 off Pledge® Multi Surface product

$1.50 off 2 Pledge® Furniture Care products

$0.75 off 2 Shout® Laundry products

$0.75 off 2 Shout® Color Catcher

$1.00 off 2 Scrubbing Bubbles® Bathroom Cleaners

$0.55 off Scrubbing Bubbles® Vanish Drop-ins

$0.75 off Scrubbing Bubbles® Active Scrub Cleanser

$0.50 off Scrubbing Bubbles® Shower Foamer

$0.50 off Scrubbing Bubbles® fantastik

$0.75 off Scrubbing Bubbles® Fresh Brush

$0.75 off Scrubbing Bubbles® Toilet Cleaning Gel

$1.00 off 2 Windex® Multi-Surface products

$0.75 off 2 Windex® Glass cleaning products

FREE Sample of Breathe Right Advanced Strips

Click here to request your FREE sample of Breathe Right Advanced Strips.

Wow, What a Week!!

I'm back!  Sorry for being gone for a week but there was a couple of issues at home that had to be taken care of.

Last Monday was a very sad day.  Our pony, Peanut died Monday morning and I had a heartbroken little girl.   We have no idea what happened, unless it was his age.

I spent of Monday trying to figure out what to tell Payton.  She had never had a pet or a family member to die.  I decided after much thought that it was best to tell her the truth.  I waited until Monday evening after dance class.  It was one of the worst motherhood moments that I have ever had.  She was heartbroken and full of questions.  So I spent most of my week spending lots of extra time with her,  comforting her and answering questions.

Hopefully, this week I can get back to my normal schedule!

Thought of the Day

Sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.