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.

- Cleaned out my coupon binder.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including - sunscreen, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, dental picks, fabric softner, and lotion.

- 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.

- Made a trip to Walgreens and took advantage of some great deals.  You find details here.

- I did my first price matching trip to Walmart, saved over $20.

- Ran all my errands in one day to save on gas.

- For the past 2 weeks I have been able to purchase gas for $2.99 per gallon. (Forgot to mention this last week.)

- Received FREE address labels in the mail this week.

- Sold 2 items on the yard sale facebook page - made $20.

- Took the kids to the doctor this week and used my FSA card to pay my copayments.

- Received a couple of FREE dog treat samples in the mail that I gave to my dog for his daily treat this week.

- Went to my nephews last baseball game for his summer league.  Nothing better than a baseball game to enjoy.

- Went to CVS and purchased 6 items for .88 OOP.  View details here.

- Took all of my loose change to the bank and cashed it in at the coin counter - $71 added to our vacation funds.

- Paid a couple of bills online.  No money spent on stamps.

- Had a fun 4th of July.  Took the kids to 2 parades and went to see the fireworks.  FREE entertainment.

- Spent a several afternoons in the pool.  I love not having to pay to go swimming and its FREE entertainment and fun for the kids.

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

Semi-Annual Purchase at Bath & Body Works

Bath & Body Works lotion, hand soap, and body spray is 3 of my favorite items that I use daily.  I look forward to Bath & Body Works semi-annual sale each year so I can stock up on my favorite items and items to add to my gift stockpile.  I think their products make great birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, and teacher gifts.

I checked my local store but I found a better selection of items online. So I placed an order online, paid shipping, and used a $10 coupon.  I also went through Ebates and earned cash back.

Here is the 15 items that I purchased:

3- Kitchen Lemon Antibacterial Hand Soaps
2 - Warm Vanilla Sugar Hand Soaps
2 - Brown Sugar & Fig Body Lotions
2 - Cotton Blossom Body Lotions
1 - Cool Citrus Body Lotion
1 - Peach Sunshine Body Lotion
1 - Sunkissed Berry Body Lotion
1 - Berry Vanilla Body Lotion
1 - Lemongrass and Sage Body Splash
1 - Lemongrass and Sage Body Lotion

Total Spent including tax and shipping - $43.05
Average price per item with shipping included - $ 2.87 each

I also received 2 great coupons!

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 7/4-7/10

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.



Fresh Rewards eOffers for this weekend - Available to customers who sign up for weekly emails.

Lowes Foods Ice Cream - $1.99
Limit 2

Peaches - .77/lb.

Nestle Drumsticks - $3.99
Used .75/1 coupon 4/29 RP
Final Price - $2.50
Limit 2

Lowes Foods Whipped Cream - $1.49
Limit 2

Mini Cookies 40 count - $2.99

Dessert Shells - 6 count - .99


Weekly Deals

Wisk Detergent - $3.88 eOffers
Use $2/1 coupon 6/10 RP
Final Price - $1.88

Yellow Squash, Vine Ripe Tomotoes, Snap Green Beams, Roma Tomatoes, Zucchini, - .97/lb.

Baby Back Ribs - $3.99/lb.

KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce - $1
Use .75/1 coupon 6/24 RP
Final Price - FREE

Heluva Good Dip - $1.79
Use .55/1 coupon 5/12 RP
Final Price - .69

Luigi's Real Italian Ice - $1.78
Use .75/1 coupon 6/24 RP
Final Price - .28

Tribe Hummus - $1.75
Use $1 printable coupon
Final Price - .75

P&G deals - See ad for coupon matchups

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 inserts in this Sundays paper - 1 Smartsource and 1 RedPlum.  Below is a list of a few of my favorites that will be available.

Dial Save $1/2 regular or for Men body washes 6oz+ (7/28)
Garnier Save $1/1 moisturizer (10/8)

Click here for a complete list of coupons in Sundays paper.

Fast Company Magazine - $3.99/Year

Click here to order your subscription to Fast Company Magazine for only $3.99/Year.  Your promo code 7071 at checkout to received this great price.

Dollar General Coupon - $10 off $30 Lawn & Garden Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for $10 off $30 Lawn & Garden Purchase.  Coupon valid July 6th - 7th.  This coupon can also be used online.

My Shopping Trip to CVS - 6 Items for .88 OOP

After taking advantage of the CVS coupon available on Facebook yesterday, I had the perfect opportunity to run by CVS today on my way to my nephews baseball game.

Here is what I purchased:

2 - Honey Bunches of Oats - $3.59, = $7.18  Used (2) FREE product coupons = FREE
1 - Dry Idea - $4.49, Used FREE product coupon = FREE
3 - Coke 2L .79 each, $2.37, Used $2 CVS drink coupon from Facebook = .37

Total OOP - $ .88
Total Saved - $ 13.67

CVS coupon is still available on Facebook.  I think today is the last day to use.  You can choose which coupon you prefer to print.

Today's Favorite Coupon = .50/2 Softsoap Hand Soap

Click here to print your .50/2 Softsoap Hand Soap. You can often find a great deal on Softsoap and this coupon will be let your get for almost nothing.  Especially if your store doubles coupons.

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Thought of the Day

Opportunity is missed by people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

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Thought of the Day

Some things are better left unsaid.

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Target currently has Coment Stainless Steel Cleaner for $1.99.  Stack the 2 coupons below and you can get it for FREE! 

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Thought of the Day

R.I.P. Andy Griffith

My Shopping Trip to Walgreens

I saw the sale ad Sunday morning and knew that I wanted to take advantage of the great deal on eggs.  I also found some mousee and hair spray on clearance.

Here is what I purchased:

2 White Rain Mousse - .79 each, $1.58
2 White Rain Hair Spray - .79 each, $1.58
2 Dozen of Eggs - .99, $1.98

Total OOP - $5.55

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 7/1-7/7

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


Coke - 2L - .79
Limit 6

Dawn Dish Detergent - .97
Use .25/1 coupon 7/1 P&G
Final Price - .72 each

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

Eggs - 1 Dozen - .99

Butterball Turkey Bacon - .99
Buy 2 and Use $1 off 2 coupon from the June All You magazine
Final Price - .49 each

Mitchum or Lady Mitchum Deodorant - $3
Buy 2 and Receive $4 RR
Use 2 $1 coupons 6/24 SS
Final Price - FREE after coupons and RR

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



Crest Toothpaste, Scope Mouthwash or Oral B Manual Toothbrush - $2.99
Receive $2 +UP Reward
Final Price - .99 after +UP Reward

NaturRelief or NatuRelief for Women - $6
Receive $6 +UP Reward
Use $1 coupon 3/11 SS
Final Price - FREE after _UP Reward and Coupon, $1 overage

Prell Shampoo - $2
Buy 2 and Use 2 $1 coupon 4/29 RP
Submit $2 SCR
Final Price - FREE after SCR and coupons


Crest Toothpaste, Scope Mouthwash, or Oral B Manual Toothbrush - $2.99
Receive $2 +UP Reward
Final Price - .99 after +UP Reward

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Menu Planning Monday

Monday - Barbecue Chicken in the Crockpot, Baked Potatoes, Salad (Did not fix last week)

Tuesday - Taco Ring, Spanish Rice, Chips with Cheese

Wednesday - Hot Dogs, Homemade Fries, Smores

Thursday - Lasagna, Salad, Bread

Friday - Leftovers

Saturday -  Grilled Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, Corn

Sunday - I try to leave Sunday open. DH likes to cook on Sunday.

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

Thought of the Day

A new month, a new fresh start.  If there is anything that you need to change in your life, now is a great time to start.