Friday, June 8, 2012

Giveaway - Honey Bunches of Oats Review and Giveaway - 3 Winners


I love to try new items.  As a Purex Insider, I was given the opportunity to review giveaway 3 coupons for a FREE box of Honey Bunches of Oats. 

I was very impressed with Honey Bunches of Oats.  I had it every morning until the box was gone.  It didn't take long for the box to become empty because my 2 year old and 5 year old loved it too.   I wasn't sure how my kids would like it, but it was requested every morning.  I also loved that it stayed crunchy after I poured milk in my bowl. 

Here is some facts about the Product:

- 10 grams of Whole Grain
- 6 grams of Sugar
- Provides 9 essential vitamins and minerals.
- Contains 4 nutritious grains into crispy flakes and even more crunchy granola bunches
- Heart Healthy

You can find more information about Honey Bunches of Oats on Facebook!

 
How to enter: (6 entries per person)
- Leave me a comment telling me if you have tried Honey Bunches of Oats. (Required)

- Follow/Subscribe to my blog (1 extra entry) and leave me a comment telling me you did.
- Follow me on twitter - and leave me a comment telling me you did.
- Tweet about this giveaway (@mariathriftyWAI) and leave me a comment telling me you did.
Tweet this - Enter the Honey Bunches of Oats Giveaway - 3 Winners - http://www.thriftywaysandideas.com/2012/06/giveaway-honey-bunches-of-oats-review.html #HBOats
- "Like" me on Facebook and leave me a comment telling me you did.

 
This giveaway will close on Thursday, June 14 at 9pm. The winners will emailed and posted on Friday morning . Each winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.


Disclosure: Post provided a free sample of their Honey Bunches of Oats - Honey Roasted so I could review them.  No other compensation was received.  All of the opinions expressed here are my own.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

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.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including -  dryer sheets, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, mouthwash, lotion, conditioner and shampoo.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Planned my grocery store shopping using the sale ad and coupons.

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping.

- Enjoyed the warm weather and spent many hours playing outside which is FREE entertainment.

- Did not eat out at all this week.

- Cashed in Swagbucks for a $5 Amazon giftcard.

- I had 4 no spend days this week.

- Purchased Bryson some "play" clothes this week at Walmart. - 4 Shorts & 5 Shirts @ $2.44 each

- Started a vacation list and stockpile of items I already have on hand that I take with us to the beach.

What did you do to save/earn money this week? Please link up below or leave a comment and share how you did.



McDonalds Coupon - Buy 1 Get 1 McCafe Drink Coupon


Click here to print your coupon for a Buy 1 Get 1 FREE McCafe drink at McDonalds.  This will be a nice treat for us after an afternoon at the park.

Thrifty Recipe - Cheesecake Filled Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate

I have often made chocolate dipped strawberries but I had never seen or tasted a chocolate dipped strawberry filled with cheesecake.  When I first saw this I couldn't figure out why I hadn't thought of this.  My husband loves cheesecake and I often make chocolate dipped strawberries as a quick dessert with dinner.  I just had never thought of combining the two together.  As soon I saw this, I made them within 24 hours and they were fantastic!! 

Ingredients:

1 - Pint of Strawberries
1 - Cheesecake Mix
Chocolate - Milk Chocolate or White Chocolate - Your Preference
(I used leftover Easter chocolate bunnies)

Directions:

Prepare the cheesecake mix.

Put the mix inside of a ziploc bag and cut a small hole in the corner of the bag.


Wash the strawberries.  Cut the top of the strawberry off and cut the bottom of each strawberry so that it will stand upright.


Fill the strawberry with cheesecake and  place the strawberries in the refrigerator to chill. 


Right before you are ready to serve dip them in chocolate and place on wax paper.  I also drizzled a little chocolate on top.


I made 16 strawberries and between the four of us they were gone within minutes.  Enjoy!!

1 Year Subscription to Shape Magazine for $3.50


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Join Alamo Insiders Club for FREE!



Sign up free and become a member of Alamo Insiders Club to to get exclusive member-only deals such as free additional driver benefits, extra discounts and quicker check ins as the some of the perks or a 10% member discount.

NEW AC Moore Coupons

Click here to print your coupons valid now through Saturday, June 9.

- 50% off any Regular Priced Item
- 60% off Custom Framing plus an extra $10

Thought of the Day

Friendship is the melody and fragrance of life.

Author Unknown

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 6/6-6/12

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.


Ajax Dish Liquid - $1
Use .50/1 coupon 5/20 SS
Final Price - FREE

Tribe Hummus - $1.75
Use $1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1

Simply Potatoes - $1.33
Use $1/2 coupon 6/3 RP
Final Price - .84 each

SuperPretzel - $1.40
Use $1 coupon 5/13 RP
Final Price - .40 each

Lowes Foods Garbage Bags - Small 30 ct. or Medium 18 ct. - $1

Mueller's Pasta - .90
Buy 2 and Use .55/2 coupon 5/20 SS
Final Price - .35 each

Kraft Dressings 8oz. - $1.05
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 coupons 5/20SS
Final Price - .55 each

In Ad Coupons
Minute Maid Punch or Lemonade, 59oz. .99 Limit 2

Pet Ice Cream 2/$5
Use .55 coupon 5/20 SS
Final Price - $1.40
Limit 4

Birdseye Steam Vegetables or Rice - .97 each
Limit 8

P&G Coupons and Sales
See ad for all matchups
Purchase $30 in P&G products, get a customizable spectator kit by mail

My favorite P&G deal -
Satin Care - $1.99
Use .55/1 coupon 6/3 P&G
Final Price  - .89 each

Lots of great deals this week!!

Today's Favorite Coupon - Save 30% on Paint and Stains


Are you planning a summer DIY project and need to purchase some paint or stain?  Here is a great coupon to save 30% at Shermin Williams.  Click here to print.

The Honest Company - FREE Trial



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2 Years of Everyday with Rachael Ray for Only $7.99

Click here to subscribe to Everyday with Rachel Ray for only $7.99.  Use Promo Code 3181 for this great offer!

Wordless Wednesday


My beautiful babies!

New Dollar General Coupon - $5 off $25 Purchase - June 9

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off $25 purchase for Saturday, June 9.

Thought of the Day

Believe you can and you are halfway there.

Monday, June 4, 2012

FREE eCookbook for Classic Cakes



Click here to download your FREE eCookbook for Classic Cakes which includes 24 Easy Cake recipes

NEW Quiznos Coupon



Print your coupon for a FREE small sub with purchase of any sub of equal or greater value and a large fountain drink.

Menu Planning Monday


Monday - Waffles, Sausage

Tuesday - Lasagna, Salad

Wednesday - Grilled Shrimp Salads, Fruit Salad

Thursday - Spaghetti, Salad, Bread

Friday - Salmon Packets on the Grill, Rice, Salad

Saturday - Payton's Dance Recital - Dinner on the go!

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 Stayfree Ultra Thin Regular with Wings



Request your FREE sample before they are gone!

Thought of the Day

Sometimes the sun is brighter on the other side.