Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week

- 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 - lotion, shampoo, conditioner, (2) trash bags, labels, toothpaste and lip conditioner.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Requested a few FREE samples.

- Stuck to my menu plan this week. No eating out.

- Used my gas rewards card from Save A Lot and saved .10 per gallon when filling up.

- Continued to cut my dryer sheets in half to save.

-  Planned my grocery shopping using sales and coupons. 

- Entered Coke Reward Points and Huggies Rewards point to each account for FREE gift cards, coupons and gifts.

- Cashed in Swagbucks for a $5 Amazon gift card. 

- Received a FREE $10 Walmart egift card from Plink.

- Planted a garden.  Looking forward to lots of fresh vegetables this summer.  Thanks to dh it is a lot larger than I intended.

- Purchased 2 rolls of birthday wrapping paper at the Hallmark store using my rewards certificate and only paid $1.08 OOP.

- Used my $8 Staples rewards and purchased a 6 pack of paper towels, 8 pk of purse size tissues (great to send with Payton to school), and 1 pack of foam cutouts.  Paid nothing OOP.

- School is out.  Saving a lot on gas. :)

- Became a member of the U. C. Cellular Better Moments Blogger Brigade.  (So excited!!) Did a sponsored post.

- Received a $5 McDonalds gift card from My Coke Rewards.  Saving for vacation.

- Cashed in some of MyPoints for a $25 Olive Garden.  Saving for vacation.

- Won a $25 Kroger gift card.  Saving for vacation.

- Started a vacation food bag - I have been pulling things out of my stockpile and buying a few items when I catch a great deal for things I know we will need on vacation.   I hope my $25 Kroger gift card will be enough to cover what I need when we get there.

- Read several FREE magazines = FREE entertainment.

- Payton and I have visited the library twice in the past couple of weeks to check out books for FREE!  We are continuing to read almost daily.   I too have being reading a lot more.

- Purchased plants and hanging baskets at Walmart on Memorial Day.  Found everything I wanted for 50% - 75% off.  Saved a huge amount of money.  I planted flowers in 3 small pots, 3 large pots, 1 hanging basket for hook and 4 ferns for front porch.

What did you do to save/earn money this week?  Link up and share your savings.

FREE Always and Tampax Radiant Sampler Kit

Click here to request your FREE Always and Tampax Radiant Sampler Kit.  While Supplies last!

NEW Coupons Available

Here is a list of new coupons available. Print them while you can.

  $1.50 off ONE Pampers Splashers Swim Pant

  $1.00 off (2) Skittles, Starburst, or Life Savers

$0.50 off ONE Pampers Sensitive Wipes 60 ct

  $1.50 off ONE Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive Diapers

$1.50 off ONE Pampers UnderJams Night Wear

  $2.00 off any one (1) Spectrum Supplement product

Thought of the Day

"If you allow people to make more withdrawals than deposits in your life, you will be out of balance and in the negative.  Know when to close the account."

Author Unknown

Today is National Donut Day!!

To celebrate National Donut Day, below is a couple of offers for FREE donuts.  Enjoy!!


- Krispy Kreme is offering a free donut to everyone on Friday with no purchase necessary.

- Dunkin Donuts will offer a free donut with the purchase of a beverage on Friday.

- LaMar's Donuts is giving away free donuts Friday with no purchase necessary, and a portion of this week's sales are being donated to The Salvation Army.

- Print this Facebook coupon, and you can get a free donut at Tim Hortons with any purchase on Friday.

- From now through June 15, Entenmann's is donating $1 to the Salvation Army for everyone who likes the company's Facebook page. It has also launched a Donut Day sweepstakes, where 100 winners will receive free Entenmann's donuts for a year. (Hundreds of other prizes are offered as well.)

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 1 coupon insert in this Sundays paper - 1- Smartsource. 

Dr. Pepper $.75/1 TEN 2-liter bottle or 1 12pk cans
Dr. Pepper/Seven Up Inc $.75/1 2-liter bottle 7UP Ten, A&W Ten, Sunkist Ten, Canada Dry Ten or RC Ten
Dr. Pepper/Seven Up Inc. $1/2 12pks or 3 2-liter bottles 7UP, A&W, Sunkist Soda, Canada Dry or Sun Drop
Jergens $1/1 moisturizer 8oz
Jergens $1/1 natural glow + protect daily moisturizer sunscreen excludes 2floz body moisturizers
Jergens $1/1 natural glow face daily moisturizer sunscreen excludes 2floz moisturizers


You can find lots of great printable coupons available from Coupons.com, RedPlum, and Coupon Network.

NEW Coupons Available

Here is a list of new coupons available. Print them while you can.

  $1.00 off 1 HORMEL Refrigerated Entree

$1.00 off any (1) o.b. brand product

$1.00 off any 1 LLOYD'S Barbeque product

$0.55 off HORMEL COUNTRY CROCK Side dish

  $2.00 off any one (1) Spectrum Supplement product

$1.00 off two VALLEY FRESH products

  $2.00 off one Right Guard Xtreme™ Aerosol, 3 oz

$1.00 off ONE COVERGIRL Flamed Out™ Mascara

  $2.00 off TWO (2) Right Guard Xtreme Products

$1.50 off any two (2) Wonka Stand-Up Bags

Mega Swagbucks Day

If you haven't signed up with Swagbucks, you definitely need to. It is a great search engine where you can earn swagbucks every time you search. I average 20-30 swagbucks a day. You can also download the Swagbucks Toolbar and Swagbucks will give you FREE swagcodes occasionally.

You can redeem your swagbucks for great prizes. My favorite prize is Amazon gift cards. With 450 swagbucks you can earn a $5 Amazon gift card. I apply my gift cards to my Amazon account and save them to use at Christmas.

You can sign up for Swagbucks here and earn 30 swagbucks just by signing up!

Thought of the Day

Life's most beautiful things aren't seen with your eyes;  they are felt with your eyes.

FREE Sample of Minties Dog Treats

Click here to request your FREE sample of Minties Dog Treats.  You will also receive a coupon.

FREE Sample of Maxwell House Coffee Single Serve Cup

Click here to request your FREE sample of Maxwell House Coffee Single Serve Cup from Walmart.

Hallmark Coupon - $5 off $10 Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off a $10 purchase at your local Hallmark store.  Coupon expires 6/16/13.

FREE Natural Balance Pet Treats

Click here to print your coupon for 2 FREE Natural Balance Pet Treats. 

Personalized Travel Mug - $4

 

A great thrifty gift for Father's Day!! 

 Travel Mug only $4! 76% off- save $12.99 Use code: HOTDRINK Expires June 8

NEW Coupons Available

Here is a list of new coupons available. Print them while you can.

  $1.00 off ONE COVERGIRL Flamed Out™ Mascara

  $1.00 off (1) Purex Liquid or UltraPacks Detergent

  $1.50 off 2 Snausages or Snaw Somes! dog snacks

$0.75 off package of Campbell's Skillet Sauces

  $1.50 off any two (2) Wonka Stand-Up Bags 

  $0.50 off ONE Tide Stain Eraser

  $1.00 off (1) package of Campbell's Go Soup

  $2.00 off one box of Brew Over Ice K-Cup packs

  $2.00 off NEOSPORIN ECZEMA ESSENTIALS Product

  $5.00 off Stand Up Guys on DVD or Blu-ray

  $1.00 off one Land O Lakes Half and Half

$1.00 off any (2) BARILLA Whole Grain Pasta

$1.00 off Any 2 Premier Protein or Crisp Bars

  $0.75 off any single Goody's Headache Relief Shot

$1.00 off any A+D Product

$5.00 off Any Premier Protein 4-Pk or 12-Pk Shake

Thought of the Day

"No matter how bad people treat you, never drop down to their level, just know you are better and walk away."

Freebies in my Mailbox Last Week

Here is what I received for FREE in my mailbox last week:

- Carolina Country magazine (not pictured)
- Hardees coupons
- Lowes Creative Ideas magazine
- Schick Hydro Silk Razor

What did you receive in your mailbox for FREE last week?

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 6/2-6/8

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





Pepsi 2 Liter - .99
Use .25 coupon printing at CVS coupon machine
Final Price - .74

Physician's Formula Cosmetic or Skin Care - $7.49
Receive $7 ECB
Use $1 coupon 4/21 SS
Final Price - FREE plus overage after coupon and ECB
Limit 1

Tena Pads or Liners - $3.79
Receive $3 ECB
Use $1 coupon 4/14 SS
Final Price - FREE plus overage after coupon and ECB
Limit 1

Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap - $2.99
Receive $2 ECB
Use .25 coupon from the 6/2 SS
Final Price - .64
Limit 1 

Colgate Mouthwash - $4.99
Receive $2 ECB
Use $2 coupon 6/2 SS
Final Price - .99 after coupon and ECB
Limit 1 

Oral B Cross Aciton Power Brush or Refill - $5.99
Receive $2 ECB
Use $3 coupon 6/2 P&G insert
Final Price - .99 after coupon and ECB
Limit 2

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








Natrol Melatonin Tablets - $4
Receive $4 RR
Final Price - FREE after RR 

Sundown Omega 3 Fish - $7
Receive $7 RR
Use $1 coupon 5/5 RP
Final Price - FREE plus $1 overage after coupon and RR

Scunci Elastics - $2.99
Receive $2 RR
Final Price - .99




Crest 3D White or Pro Health Toothpaste - $2.99 
Receive $2 RR 
Use .50 printable coupon 
Final Price - .49 after coupon and RR 
 

Reach Toothbrush or Floss - $2.99 
Receive $2 RR 
Final Price - .99 after RR

Colgate Total Advanced Mouthwash - $4.99 
Receive $2 RR 
Use $2 coupon 6/2 SS 
Final Price - .99 after coupon and RR 

Colgate Dental Care Toothbrushes or Select Toothpaste - $2.99 
Receive $1 RR
Use $1 coupon 6/2 SS 
Final Price - .99 after coupon and RR 

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







Nothing makes it to my favorites list this week.