Ways I Earned/Saved 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 and filed away new coupons.

- Used my dishwasher only once this week.

- Printed a couple coupons to be used in the future.

- Requested a few FREE samples.

- Stuck to my menu plan. No eating out. 

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

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

- Read a couple of FREE magazines = FREE entertainment.

- Paid a few bills online.  Money saved without having to purchase stamps.

- Received a couple of samples in the mail that have been put to good use.

- Read a couple of free ebooks on my Kindle app.

- Did a sponsored post.

- Started my tax folder to prepare in doing my taxes. 

- Purchased 2 Christmas gifts for next year that I found on clearance.  As I always say, never to early to start.

- We watched 2 movies I had recorded when Directv offered FREE Movie Package weekend.

- I got my car serviced and used a $10 coupon.

- I got my car cleaned up this week for FREE by cashing my punchcard that I have had punched with each visit.

Great Coupons Available

Great new coupons available.  Print them while you can.

$1.00 off ONE (1) package of TURTLES 3.5oz
$0.50 off (1) Dreft Home Product
$1.00 off one (1) Downy Wrinkle Releaser Product
$3.00 off any one 11oz. Waggin' Train Dog Treats
$3.00 off one 25 oz Purina Beggin' Dog Treats

Dollar General Coupon - $5 off $30 Purchase - Tomorrow ONLY!

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off $30 any purchase at Dollar General location on Saturday, January 24th.  You can also text 5OFF to 34898 for coupon.

FREE Sample of Breathe Right Strips

Click here to request your FREE sample of Breathe Right Strips.

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 3 coupon inserts in this Sundays paper - 1 -P&G coupon insert and 2 - RedPlum coupon inserts.

Here is a list of a few of my favorites:

75/2 Charmin (1) Charmin product AND (1) Bounty product, excludes single rolls and trial size
.25/1 Charmin or Bounty product, excludes single rolls and trial size
$1.50/3 Charmin or Bounty product, excludes single rolls and trial size
$2/2 Clairol Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner or styling item, excludes Color, body wash and trial size
Free Pantene Conditioner or Styler, up to $5, WYB Pantene Shampoo (ex 2/8) excludes 6.7 oz and trial size
B1G1 Purina Dog Chow dry dog food, 4.4 lb. or smaller, up to $6.50
$1.50 off Stouffer’s family, large family or party size entree, 25-96 oz (ex 4/30
$1/2 Stouffer’s single serve items, 6-20 oz

You can find a complete list here.

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

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

""I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen."

Winnie the Pooh

Groupon - Shutterfly Photo Book 8 x 8 - $10

Groupon has a great deal on Shutterfly Photo Books.  You can buy a 8 x 8 Shutterfly photo book (20 pages) for only $10 ($30 value) or a 8 x 11 Shutterfly photo book (20 pages) for only $17 ($40 value).  You must have a Shutterfly account or create an account to redeem.  Redemption code expires March 31, 2015. 

Once you get to Groupon, search Shutterfly to see if the deal is available in your area.

Would You Like to Earn FREE Gift Cards?

Mypoints is a rewards program that lets you earn Points when you shop, take surveys, read emails, book travel, use coupons and more. Those Points can be redeemed for gift cards at a wide variety of well-known stores.

I never shop through Mypoints, I only take surveys and read emails. I have earned several gift cards.  I like to use my gift cards for Christmas shopping or to take my family out to dinner.

Sign up for a free MyPoints account and earn points for searching the web, reading emails and visiting websites.

Great Coupons Available

Great new coupons available.  Print them while you can.
 
$0.50 off (1) Dreft Home Product
$1.00 off one (1) Downy Wrinkle Releaser Product
$0.50 off any one (1) Carefree Product
$3.00 off any one 11oz. Waggin' Train Dog Treats
Buy 1 bag of Purina Dog Chow Dog Food, Get 1 Free
$3.00 off one 25 oz Purina Beggin' Dog Treats

Thought of the Day

"Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody."

Author Unknown

On The Border - FREE Bowl of Original Queso or Sopapillas

 

Join On the Border eClub and you can get a FREE Bowl of Original Queso or Sopapillas with purchase of an adult entree.   Your coupon will be sent via email. 

 Valid states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA

FREE Sample of RainGuard Waterproofing Spray

Click here to request your FREE sample of RainGuard Waterproofing Spray. 

U. S. Cellular Better Moments Blogger Brigade - Sync up your New Year's resolution to stay on track

2015 is here!  I can't believe how fast 2014 flew by.  With a new year, people tend to set new goals or resolutions.  Along with many others, I plan to continue my goal of finding ways to simplify my life and finding new ways to save money throughout the new year.

Another popular goal or resolution that almost everyone tends to set each year is to improve their health by losing weight, eating healthier and exercising more.  Families are already relying on technology in their daily lives.  U. S. Cellular is happy to help people leverage the available technology to enhance and simplify their lives so they can enjoy better moments with family and friends over the New Year and all year long.   A recent survey found that more than one in four U. S. smarphone or tablet owners plan to use their smart mobile device to help them keep on track with their resolutions.  Now is a great time to review your smartphone.  Are you able to use your phone to help achieve your goal.  If not, maybe a new phone would be helpful.  U. S. Cellular has the latest phones available to help - Apple iPhone 6 or a Samsung Galaxy S5.  Their 4g LTE network, with speeds of up to 10 times faster than 3G would be helpful in downloading helpful apps.  


Below are some great apps that help you reach your  goal and resolutions in 2015:

- The Runtastic Six Pack app is great for those looking to lose weight or get in shape. This free app allows users to work out from home by creating custom work outs with a virtual personal trainer which will show users the proper way to do new exercises. 
 
- The Runtastic Six Pack and its 50 workout videos can also be paired with the UP by Jawbone - a fitness wristband. It can track what you eat, any activities throughout the day and your sleeping habits, then suggest small changes that will help you reach your goals. 

- Getting organized is another popular resolution, and we all know how hard it can be. The Any.Do app is an award winner that’s perfect for enhancing any to-do list. The app allows you to create lists of tasks that need to be completed and organize them by category and importance. You can set alarms and also easily sync your tasks from your mobile to your desktop to help stay on top of any to-do list, no matter where you are.
 
- Many people resolve to see more of their family members throughout the year. The GroupMe app allows everyone in the family to stay in touch and make plans, no matter where in the country they are located. This app allows users to create several groups in which each member can share events, photos, videos and texts. 
 
- Saving money is a recurring resolution for many. According to a 2014 U.S. Cellular survey, 43 percent of smartphone users made the resolution to save money in 2014. In 2015, smartphone owners can accomplish this task with the Check app. The free app allows users to link bills, bank accounts and credit cards. The app then notifies users of when a payment is coming up and even lets users set up automatic payments.

Additional Information:
U.S. Cellular has developed a Parent-Child Agreement that can guide the conversations parents and children have about cell phone usage.  The agreement is customizable so that families can make it work for their specific needs.  You can find the agreement here.



Disclosure: I am a compensated member of the U.S. Cellular Better Moments Blogger Brigade. All opinions are my own.

Big Lots Rewards Members - 20% off Saturday and Sunday

Buzz Club Rewards members, will receive 20% off your entire purchase Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2015.  A coupon is not needed.  Use your rewards card and a 20% discount will automatically be taken off your total.

Thrifty Tips to Stay Organized and Prepare for Your Taxes

At the beginning of every year, I always do 2 things to help me stay organized for the year.  The 1st thing is make me a folder for my taxes.  I pull everything out that I have saved throughout the year for my taxes and place it in the folder.  Then, I put this folder in a convenient spot so when something comes in the mail I can drop it in the folder until I am ready to do our taxes.

The second thing I do is update my bill paying binder.  I make a payment sheet for each month showing every bill and when the bill comes in the mail I can enter in the amount and when its due so that I can stay on budget and also make sure every bill is paid on time.  I DO NOT want to pay late fees.  I also clear out all the things that I no longer needed from the previous year.  This is where I store all bills, payment books, address labels, letter opener, and stamps.  When it is time to pay bills I can pull out my binder and I have everything I need.  I have used this method for 5 years now and it helps me stay organized and I always know where everything is.  Also, if my husband ever wants to see a bill he knows where to find it. 

FREE Sample of Little Soya Soy Sauce

Click here to request your FREE sample of Little Soya Soy Sauce. 

Valentine's eCards and Videos - $1 a month

 

Send Valentine's eCards and videos starring you from JibJab. Join JibJab and start sending 1,500+ eCards for only $1 a month. 

Wordless Wednesday

I got to go on a field trip with Payton's class to the Natural Science Center.  We had so much fun and the kids loved it.   It was a wonderful learning experience for all

Great Coupons Available

Great new coupons available.  Print them while you can.


$1.00 off ANY three (3) Beech-Nut pouches
$1.00 off any ONE (1) Campbell's Go™ Soup
$0.50 off ONE Campbell's Soups for Easy Cooking
$1.00 off any two KRAFT Natural Cheese
$1.00 off FIVE (5) Campbell's Condensed soups
$0.50 off any one (1) Carefree Product
Buy 1 bag of Purina Dog Chow Dog Food, Get 1 Free

Thought of the Day

"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory."

Dr. Suess

Pampers Reward Codes - 10 Points Available

 

Join Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards program and receive 100 free points toward your purchase of Pampers goods. 

1 - Click on the banner above and register!

2 - If you purchase Pampers products, enter codes your codes.

3 - Look for free codes on my blog and others.

4 - Points add up quickly and you can use your points for free gifts. 

For 10 points, head over to the Pampers Facebook page.  Click on their provided link to receive your 10 points.  Make sure you are logged in to your Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards program.  You may want to check your points rewards history to make sure you received your points.

Offer expires January 21st.   

Pampers Rewards does offer gift cards periodically.

Dollar General - $2 off $10 Purchase - Tomorrow - Wednesday, January 21st

Click here to print your coupon for $2 off $10 any purchase at Dollar General location tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21st.  You can also text 2OFF to 34898 for coupon.

FREE Sample of Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion

Click here to watch a quick video from Nivea and request a FREE sample of Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion.

My New Favorite App - Walmart Savings Catcher

This has become one of my favorite apps.  If you shop at Walmart at all, then you need to try it out.   I downloaded this app at the end of December and I have already saved almost $5.

It is very simple to use.  Shop at Walmart.  Scan your the barcode at the bottom of your receipt.  Walmart's prices will be compared to your local retailers.  If the Savings Catcher finds a lower price, you will get the credit.

You can let your credits accumulate or cash it in in a Walmart eGift card to use toward an online purchase. 

I plan on letting my credits accumulate and use my Walmart eGift card at Christmas.

Have you tried this app?  If so, how well is it working for you?

What apps do you use to save money?

3 of My Favorite Thrifty Pins This Week

Here is a list of 3 of my favorite thrifty pins this week:  Super Bowl Snacks

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots - What's not good with bacon? 

Meatball Subs on a Stick - These sound wonderful.

Pizza Dip - This would definitely be a hit at the party.

Great Coupons Available

Great new coupons available.  Print them while you can.

$1.00 off ANY three (3) Beech-Nut pouches
$1.00 off FIVE (5) Campbell's Condensed soups
$1.00 off Pearls Olives To Go™ 4-pack or larger
$1.50 off KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
$2.00 off any TWO (2) large DIGIORNO pizzas
$0.75 off ONE (1) KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
$1.00 off any two KRAFT Natural Cheese
$0.50 off ONE Campbell's Soups for Easy Cooking
$1.00 off any ONE (1) Campbell's Go™ Soup
$1.00 off any Sara Lee Snacks 6 oz. or larger
$1.00 off (1) El Monterey Taquito Snack Box
$0.55 off COBBLESTONE BREAD CO. Breads
$1.00 off (3) El Monterey Breakfast Burritos
$1.00 off (1) El Monterey Breakfast Burrito Pack
$1.00 off (1) Jose Ole Snacks 16oz or larger
$0.50 off ONE Oral-B Glide Floss or Floss Picks

Thought of the Day

"Quiet people have the loudest minds."

Stephen King

Coupon for a FREE Chicken of the Sea Salmon

Click here to print your coupon for a FREE Chicken of the Sea Salmon from Walmart.

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 1/18-1/24

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




 
Palmolive - .99 
Use .25 coupon from the CVS coupon machine and 
Use .25 coupon 1/18 SS 
Final Price - .49 each after coupons
   
   

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens:







   
Bare Foot Diabetic Foot Balm - $3.50 each

Receive $3.50 RR 
Final Price - FREE after RR 

iCool Menopause Relief - $10 
Receive $10 RR 
Final Price - FREE after RR   

 

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








No favorites this week!

3 FREE Samples of Twinings Tea

Click here to request your 3 FREE samples of Twinings tea.  You have over 50 kinds to choose from. 

Menu Planning Monday

Monday - Grilled Shrimp Salad

Tuesday - Homemade Spaghetti, Salad, Bread

Wednesday - Lasagna, Salad

Thursday - Taco Ring, Spanish Rice

Friday - Pork Chops, Oven Potatoes, Corn

Saturday - Hamburger Steak, Baked Potatoes, Slaw
  
Sunday - I try to leave Sunday open because DH likes to cook! 


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

A. C. Moore Coupons

Click here to print these awesome coupons.

- 50% off any one regular priced item 
- 50% off plus an additional 30% off any Custom Framing Order

Coupons are valid 1/18- 1/24.

Great Coupons Available

Great new coupons available.  Print them while you can.

 $1.00 off Kellogg's To Go Protein Breakfast Shakes
$0.50 off ONE Kellogg's Special K Protein Cereal
$0.50 off Kellogg's Special K Red Berries Cereal
$0.50 off one KRAFT Mayo or MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
$0.50 off ONE Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal
$0.50 off ONE Kellogg's Krave Cereal
$1.00 off any (2) Delimex Frozen Taquito products
$1.00 off any Sara Lee Snacks 6 oz. or larger
$1.00 off (3) El Monterey Breakfast Burritos
$1.00 off (1) Jose Ole Snacks 16oz or larger
$1.00 off Pearls Olives To Go™ 4-pack or larger
$1.50 off KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
$1.00 off (1) El Monterey Breakfast Burrito Pack
$0.55 off COBBLESTONE BREAD CO. Breads
$2.00 off any TWO (2) large DIGIORNO pizzas
$1.00 off (1) El Monterey Taquito Snack Box
$0.75 off ONE (1) KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
BOGO Zarbee's Naturals Daily Bee Gummies
BOGO Zarbee's Naturals 21ct Mighty Bee Gummies
$0.25 off any Palmolive Liquid Dish Soap
$2.00 off any Colgate Mouthwash or Mouth Rinse
$2.00 off any one (1) Colgate Toothpaste Twin Pack
$0.50 off ONE Oral-B Glide Floss or Floss Picks

Thought of the Day

"Take time to do what makes your soul happy."

Author Unknown