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, and sticky notes.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping.

- I did my grocery shopping by combining sales with coupons.

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

 

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

- Requested a couple of FREE samples.

- Read a couple of FREE magazines that I received in the mail this week.

- Purchased Payton a couple of summer outfits for school off the clearance rack at the Gymboree outlet for $17.

- Pulled some coupons to take with me to the beach for grocery shopping. 

- Cleaned out my refrigerator and used up all my fruit and produce since I will be gone next week.

- Packed a few things from my stockpile so I wouldn't have to buy more while on vacation.

- Use a $5 coupon when getting my Tahoe serviced this week.

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

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 3 coupon inserts in this weeks Sunday paper - 1 - Smartsource 1- RedPlum, and 1 - Pepsico Moments to Save. Here is a couple of my favorite coupons that will be available.


Pepsi Save $2/2 18, 20, 24 or 30 pack 12oz cans (8/11)
Air Wick Save $2/2 candles (8/19)
Gillette/Venus Save $2/1 Gillette Mach3 disposable, Sensor3 disposable, CustomPlus 3 disposable or Venus disposable, Daisy disposable or Daisy3 disposable (8/31) ETS

 You can view a complete list here.

Join Leftlane Sports and Receive Up to 70% off Outdoor and Fitness Brands

LeftLane Sports is an exclusive, members-only shopping community featuring the world's leading Outdoor, Fitness, and Action Sports brands at up to 70% OFF retail price. Guaranteed lowest prices, and premium quality products.

Today's Favorite Coupon = Savings on Cereal

Click here to print your coupon for $1 off any one Shredded Wheat or Grape!  Great deal especially if you store doubles $1 coupons.

Join L'oreal Paris Gold Rewards = FREE Haircolor

Register for L'Oreal Gold Rewards! Enroll for FREE hair color products, limited-time offers and more from L'Oreal!

Thought of the Day

Everyone needs a day just to relax.  I am having a day like that today.

Dry Idea Review and Giveaway for the 1st Two Who Like My Facebook Page!!

Ok, I admit it......I have used the same deodorant for over 20 years.  I am very brand loyal to my deodorant no matter how much I have to pay, which is very unusal for me.  I have tried other brands but nothing worked as well.  I was a little hesitate to try a new deodorant but I went for it and tried it on a day that I knew I was going to be outside and it was going to hot!!

Dry Idea worked great!!

I stayed completely dry and odor free and I have used it everyday since without any problems. 

Dry Idea is available in unscented, poweder fresh, and cotton dry.  It provides superior all day protection from wetness and odor.  It is hypo-allergenic and contains Vitamin E.  It is a fast drying MicroCotton formula.

Dry Idea is holding a sweetpstakes with $100 in prizes.  There is a $500 1st place prize and 10 $20 2nd places prizes!   Sign up and here!!



Giveaway:

I have 2 coupons to try Dry Idea for FREE!  I will be giving these coupons away to the 1st 2 people to leave a comment and like my facebook page.

Disclosure:  Dry Idea provided a free sample of their Advanced Dry Roll-On so I could review them.  However, all of the opinions expressed here are my own.

FREE Sample of Nectresse No Calorie Sweetener Sampler Pack

Click here to request your FREE sample of Nectresse No Calorie Sweetener Sampler Pack.

FREE Shutterfly 8x8 Photo Book for New Customers

Open a new account with Shutterfly and use this coupon code BA27-6U1X-MW9J-B3Y7GC to receive a FREE 8 x 8 photo book.  You do have to pay shipping.  Coupon code expires 9/26/12.

Also, new accounts also receive 50 FREE 4 x 6 prints!

NEW CVS Coupon - $5 off $40 Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off $40 purchase or you can have it added to your CVS Extracare Rewards Card.  Coupon valid through Sunday, July 22.

FREE Heart Healthy Recipe Book

Free Heart Healthy Recipes book with helpful tools to live better with your heart condition.

Birthday Freebies

I celebrated my 39th birthday this past weekend.  My best friend and I have decided that we are not having anymore.  We are staying in our thirties forever.  

I received lots of great freebies and coupons by registering with a few companies.  Make sure you register so you can enjoy them too on your birthday.

Here is what I received:

$3 ECB emailed to me from CVS for being an Extracare Rewards Card member
A coupon code for a FREE magnet from Shutterfly
A coupon for $10 off $30 purchase from Sears
A coupon for $5 off $45 purchase from Kmart
A coupon for a B1G1 FREE entree at Ryan's
A coupon for $5 off 2 entrees at Red Lobster
FREE Birthday Burger from Ruby Tuesday
A coupon for a FREE piece of cake from Smokey Bones
A coupon for a FREE milkshake from Arby's
2 coupons from TCBY - including $3 off your total purchase
A coupon for a FREE brownie sundae from Chili's
FREE Donut and drink from Krispy Kreme
FREE Medium drink from Dunkin Donuts
FREE biscuit from Bojangles
FREE downloadable recipe book from Pillsbury
FREE downloadable cake booklet from Betty Crocker
A coupon for a FREE appetizer with entree purchase from Carrabba's Italian Grill
Hallmark card and coupon for $5 off $25 purchase for being a Gold Crown Member

What are your favorite birthday freebies?

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine - $4.21/Year

Click here to subscribe to Better Homes and Gardens magazine - $4.21 per year from DiscountMags and use Promo Code 6442.

Thought of the Day

"When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life you have a thousand reasons to smile."

Author Unknown

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 7/18-7/24

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.



Merita Bread- Autumn 20oz or 100% Whole Wheat 16 oz. eOffers - .88
Limit 2

Lowes Foods Milk, 1 Gallon - $2.88
Limit 2

Lowes Foods Chunk Cheese 8 oz. - $1.39

Lowes Foods Facial Tissue - $1

White Potatoes 5 lbs. - $1.97

Cabbage 0 .47 per lb.

Blackberries - $1.97

Limes - .33 each

Southern Style Pork Ribs - $1.69 per lb.

Hormel Chili with Beans - $1.50
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 coupon All You June issue
Final Price - $1 each

Butterball Turkey lunchmeat 8 oz. - $2.49
Use .55/1 coupon 6/24 SS
Final Price - $1.39 after coupon

NEW Coupons for Tape - Stock Up Now for The Holidays

With back to school sales going on, you may be able to find a great deal on tape with these coupons.  I love the pop up tape.  It works great when my daughter likes to help me wrap gifts.

$1.00 off 1 Scotch Magic Tape One-Handed Dispenser

$1.00 off 1 Scotch Pop-Up Tape Deskgrip Dispenser

Wordless Wednesday - Looking Forward to Vacation

I can't wait to feel the sand between my toes!

Looking for Back to School Clothes - Try ThreadUp!

Shop for like-new kids clothes from all your favorite brands. Hundreds of new items daily at incredible prices.

Great deals available for back to school clothes.  Clothes available for boys and girls in all sizes.  FREE shipping on orders over $40. 

NEW Vitamin Coupons

Great coupons available if you purchase vitamins for you or your family. Print these while they are available, may not last long.

$1.00 off any Vitamin B Nature Made

$1.00 off any Vitamin D Nature Made

$2.00 off any Nature Made Fish Oil

Thought of the Day

Never let go of the ones you love.

Chili's - FREE Chips and Queso Coupon

Join Chili's email club below to get the latest happenings and exclusive offers, plus a FREE order of Skillet Queso & Chips just for signing up!

Natural Health Magazine - $3.99 Per Year

Click here to subscribe to Natural Health Magazine for only $3.99 per year.  Use promo code 2008 at checkout to receive your discount.

Thought of the Day

"Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can."

Danny Kaye

Dollar General Coupon - $5 off $25 Purchase Saturday, July 21

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase at Dollar General on Saturday, July 21.

Today's Favorite Coupon - Save on Cleaning Products

Click here to print your coupon for $1 off 2 SC Johnson Cleaners.  I hate to buy cleaning products.  They are way too expensive.  Hopefully, this coupon will help you like it will help me save a little bit.

Fresh Ideas - Join a Panel and Express Your Thoughts

Your ideas are important! That is why we would like to invite you to join Fresh Ideas; an exciting new panel designed to collect your thoughts and feedback regarding food and what you are looking for in the foods you choose for yourself and for others, such as your family and friends.

FREE Sample of Eco-Me Cleaning Product

Click here to request your FREE sample of Eco-Me Cleaning Product.

Menu Planning Monday

Monday - Sandwiches, Chips, Fruit after a busy day at the park and shopping!

Tuesday - Spaghetti, Salad, Bread

Wednesday - Pork Chops, Oven Potatoes, Salad, Corn

Thursday - Taco Ring, Spanish Rice

Friday - Grilled Shrimp Salads with Tilapia

Saturday -  Leftovers - Need to clean out the refrigerator

Sunday -  Vacation Begins!

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

Thought of the Day

When I read a book, I wish that life were three thousand years long.