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 -  toothpaste, lotion, diapers, dog treat, and sticky notes.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping. 

- No shopping this week except for milk, bread, and produce.

- Received more FREE address labels in the mail this week.

- Sold 2 items on the yard sale facebook page - made $10. 

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

- Payton went to Vacation Bible School this week. Carpooled with friends to save on gas.

- Two mornings this weeks, I had FREE cereal samples for breakfast that I received in the mail.

- Wrote 2 sponsored posts this week.

- Requested a couple of FREE samples.

- Finally ordered some photos for .09 a print.

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

Lowes Foods - Weekend Fresh Rewards eOffers

These offers are valid for 3 days - Friday, July 13 - Sunday, July 15.






Tropical Gold Pineapple - $2.77
Limit 2

Front Porch Ice Cream - $2.99
Limit 4 Brownies from the Bakery - 4 pack - $2.99

Pizzazz Seltzer or Tonic Water - 2/$1
Limit 4

Lowes Foods Paper Towels - 6 Rolls - $3.49
Limit 2
Good through Tuesday, July 17

Shutterfly Long Live Summer Photo Facebook Contest

Shutterfly currently has a great contest throughout the summer.  Long Live Summer Photo Facebook Contest launched on Monday, July 9th.  It runs through August 12.  With summer here, you will be taking more photos of your family if you are like me.  It seems like my camera hasn't left my hand all summer. Between beach trips and BBQs, photographs are a great way to capture these summer memories.

Shutterfly has a photo theme each week for you too enter.  All you need to do is upload your favorite photo and caption based on the theme of the week.  Get a gift from Shutterfly just for entering!  You can enter at any point during the 5-week sweepstake period.

PHOTO THEMES

• Week 1(7/9): Americana

• Week 2 (7/16): Great Outdoors

• Week 3 (7/23): Water Fun

• Week 4 (7/30): Sports & Activities

• Week 5 (8/6): Parties & Celebrations

PRIZES

• Instant win prizes just for submitting a photo!

• Weekly prizes (contestants can enter one time/week)

• Weekly featured photos: up to 5 weekly entries will be selected from the gallery and featured on the Facebook fan page and awarded a $500 gift card on Shutterfly and a copy of the new Lonely Planet travel photography book.

• Grand prize: trip for 4 to Bahamas, 4 nights, family photo shoot

Shutterly Sweepstakes - Official Rules   

Disclosure:  All details and information was provided to me by Shutterfly.  I was given a free photo book including shipping for this post.  All opinions are my own.

Every Day with Rachael Ray - $4.50 Per Year

Click here to subscribe to Every Day with Rachael Ray for only $4.50 per year.  Use promo code 4029 at checkout.

Thought of the Day

"Whatever you are, be a good one."

Author Unknown

20% Off Big Lots Coupon

Click here to print your coupon for 20% off your total purchase at Big Lots on Sunday, July 15.  Also, if you are a rewards card member at Big Lots, you will receive 20% off your total purchase on Saturday, July 14.

FREE Sample of Gas-X Thin Strips

Click here to request your FREE sample of Gas-X Thin Strips.

FREE Starbucks Refreshers on Friday - 12pm - 3pm

Friday the 13th, Starbucks is offering FREE Refreshers for customers from 12pm - 3pm. Check your local Starbucks to make sure they are participating before making trip.

Today's Favorite Coupon - .50 off French's French Fried Onions

I love to add these to a salad or chicken.  Click here to print your coupon for .50 off French's French Fried Onions.

FREE Diabetic Sweets & Treats Recipe Guide

You don't have to be a diabetic to enjoy this FREE Sweets and Treats Recipe Guide.

Thought of the Day

"The question is not how to survive but how to thrive with passion, compassion, humor and style."

Maya Angelou

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 7/11-7/17

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

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





Lowes Foods Paper Towels, 6 Rolls, eOffers - $3.49
Limit 2

Yellow Peaches - $1.27/lb.

Sweet Potatoes - $.87/lb.

Cucumbers - .67 each

Pepsi 2 Liters - .94 each

Maruchan Ramen Noodles - .20 each

Hunt's Snack Packs - $1

Post Cocoa Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles, or Raisin Bran - $2
Use .55/1 coupon 6/10 RP
Final Price - .90 each

Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread - $1.43
Use .30/1 coupon 6/10 RP
Final Price - .83 each

Bisquick Shake n Pour - $1.99
Use .50/1 printable coupon
Final Price -.99 each

Carolina Pride Sliced Backon - $2.50

FREE Samples from Target

Click here to request 2 FREE samples from Target.  Currently, they are offering a FREE sample of Shout Color Catcher and Woolite Extra Dark Care Detergent.

Today's Favorite Coupon - $1 off Maybelline Nail Product

Click here to print your coupon for $1 off Maybelline Nail Product.

Shape Magazine - $3.50 a Year

Click here to subscribe to Shape Magazine for only $3.50 for a year.  Use promo code 0076 at checkout.  Valid for today only.

Wordless Wednesday

This is what surrounded me Saturday as I relaxed.

Thought of the Day

"What we see mainly depends on what we look for."

Author Unknown

Great Coupon for New Item - .75 off Pillsbury Baguette Chips

The new gourmet snack chips that will flavor to any occasion.  Pillsbury Baguette Chips are avilable in 2 unique contemporary flavors, Italain Cheese & Herb and Cheddar Sun-dried tomato. 
These sound wonderful and I can not wait to try.

Click here to print your coupon!!



Disclosure:  I was provided this information and coupon from General Mills through MyInsite.

Kids Eat FREE at Chilis

Click here to print your coupon for FREE kids meals at Chilis with any entree purchase.  Coupon valid 7/9-7/11.

$1.50 Coupon for Children's Advil

"Like" Children's Advil on Facebook and you can print a coupon for a $1.50 off.  With kids, this is something I always keep in the medicine cabinet.

Burst.it Review and Giveaway

Burst is the simple and private way to capture, save and share life's important moments with family and close friends.  Burst provides a safe and organized place to access your videos/photos from any internet enabled device.  It is easy and mobile, never miss or lose another moment again.

Each Burst account includes:
- FREE mobile applicaton for iPhone and Android devices
- Secure storage and backup of all your photos and videos
- Sharing with an unlimited amount of private groups
- Videos up to five minutes in length
- Personal web media dashboards accessible from any computer, tablet, or mobile phone
- Calendar integration with the phone
- Strict privacy standards

All you have to do is capture photos and videos by using the Burst app.  It is available for iPhones and most Android devices. 

After downloading the Burst app, I found that it was very easy and simple to use.  I love being able to have a camera and camcorder with me at all times with Android phone. I never know when my kids will do something that I want to catch on my camera or camcorder.  I have already shared pics and videos with family who lives in other states. If you have family or friends who lives in a different town or state, this would be a great for you too.  They could almost see things as they are happening.  Grandparents would especially love this so they could keep up to date with what is going on with their grandchildren.

How to enter: (6 entries per person)

- Leave me a comment telling me how great this would be for you. (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 - Burst Giveaway at Thrifty Ways and Ideas - http://www.thriftywaysandideas.com/2012/07/burstit-review-and-giveaway.html #burst

- "Like" me on Facebook and leave me a comment telling me you did.

 

The giveaway will close on Tuesday, July 17 at 9pm.  The winner will be emailed and posted Wednesday morning.   They will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure:  I did receive a FREE a lifetime storage plan for this review.  No other compensation was receievd.  All opinions are my own.

Family Fun Magazine - $3.99/Year

Click here to subscribe to Family Fun Magazine for only $3.99 per year.  Use promo code 6046 at checkout. 

Today's Favorite Coupon - NEW Glade Coupons

Click on each link to print your Glade coupons.



Buy TWO Glade Jar Candles, get one FREE

$1.00 off Glade Décor Scents holder

$1.00 off 2 Glade Carpet Odor Eliminator products

$1.00 off 2 Glade Automatic Spray refills

$1.00 off 2 Glade Sense & Spray refills

$1.00 off Glade PlugIns Scented Oil warmer

$1.00 off Glade PlugIns Oil refills

$2.00 off Glade Sense & Spray starter kit

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 7/8-7/14

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



Hershey's Simple Pleasures - .67
Receive .67 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Purex Detergent - $1.99

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


Cottonelle Toilet Paper - $5
Buy 2 and Use .50/2 coupon 7/8 SS and
Use $1 Walgreens coupon July 2012 coupon book
Final Price - $3.50 each after coupons

Ultra Moisturzing Shave Cream - $3
Buy 2 and Receive $4 RR
Final Price - $1 each after RR

Huggies Diapers - $8.99
Use $1.50 coupon 7/8 SS
Final Price - $7.49

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






Zest Body Wash or Bar Soap - $2.99
Receive $2 +UP Reward
Final Price - .99 after +UP Reward

Menu Planning Monday

Monday - Grilled Chicken Quarters, Cream Potatoes, Macaroni, Corn Muffins

Tuesday - Spaghetti, Salad, Bread

Wednesday - Hot Dogs, Homemade Fries, Grilled Peaches, Ice Cream

Thursday - Tacos, Spanish Rice, Nachos

Friday - Grilled Shrimp Salads

Saturday -  Birthday Dinner for Me!

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

She turned her can'ts into cans and her dreams into plans.

Author Unknown