Thrifty Ways and Ideas

Friday, July 18, 2008

Thought of the Day

Look out for opportunity -- and you'll find it everywhere.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words

Oak Island Lighthouse in Caswell Beach, NC

There are 7 lighthouses in NC.

- Click here for more details.

Rules of the Game:
Click on the answer that best defines the word.
If you get it right, you get a harder word. If wrong, you get an easier word. For each word you get right, we donate 20 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program.

Thought of the Day

Observe people who are successful at doing what you want to do. Then imitate them.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Thrifty Organizing Tips - All You Magazine

I found these in current issue of All You. I would have never thought of this but is is excellent ideas.

Contact Lense Case - Clean thoroughly and store extra pills in to place in your purse.

Tissue Box - Stuff plastic grocery bags into an empty tissue box. Excellent way to store.

Find other great tips Works-For-Me Wednesday at RocksinmyDryer.net

Sample Review

Viva Paper Towels

Thanks to CVS - I tried VIVA Paper Towels several months ago when there was a great ECB offer. I love these towels and they are my favorite. They are extremely soft and durable even when wet.

My brother-in-law even made a comment while at my house they he loved our paper towels and inquired on what kind they were.

You can find coupons online at http://www.vivatowels.com/

CVS price - $1.89 per Roll

Definitely Do Buy Currently at the Right Price

FREE Zamouri Spice Sample

Go here to signup for Zamouri newsletter and receive a free sample packet.

FREE CFL Lightbulb

Thanks to moneysavingmom - Click here for your FREE CFL Lightbulb.

FREE Sample of Degree Men Absolute Protection

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Thought for the Day

You don't have to solve other people's problems.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Peach Custard Pie

1 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Flour
1 Egg
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/3 Cup Melted Butter
1 9in. Pie Crust
Enough peaches cut in half to fill a 9" crust.

Directions:
Fill crust with peaches.......cut side up.
Combine remaining ingredients and pour over peaches.
Bake at 450 for 10 minutes. Reduce to 325 for 35 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.

Very simple recipe and it sounds great.

Product Review - Vacation Shopping Purchase

Paring Knife from The Kitchen Collection - Price - .99 Each

I purchase one of these and these things are GREAT!!! I wish I had bought more. The store had all colors including pastels. They would great items to include with gifts. I found them on their website but only in the 3 colors shown and the flat shipping rate is currently $4.99 with Promo Code FR499 . If you ever have a chance pick one up, you won't be disappointed.

FREE Sample of Degree Men Absolute Protection

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91 Ways to Save on Almost Anything

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Thought of the Day

Visualize successful outcomes.

Monday, July 14, 2008

FREE Items and Coupons Received for My Birthday

Today is my 35th Birthday!!! Happy Birthday to Me!!

Below is a list of Free Things I have received from Different Stores/Restaurants.

Hallmark - 20% Off Coupon for July
Belk - $10 coupon off of a $50 purchase
Ruby Tuesday - Coupon for a Free Dessert with an Entree Purchase
Red Lobster - $5 off Coupon on 2 Entree Purchase
Lone Star - FREE Entree up to a $15 Value

Mail Call

Monday - 7/7/08
Hallmark Birthday Card with a 20% Off Coupon
Sample of Multi-Grain Cheerios

Tuesday -7/8/08
Address Labels
Huggies Coupons
Toysrus Coupons

Wednesday - 7/9/08
FREE Issue of Lowes Magazine
Nivea Natural Tone Cream and Lotion
Playtex Cleansing Wipe

Thursday - 7/10/08
FREE Sample of Dove Deodorant

Friday - 7/11/08 - Nothing

Saturday - 7/12/08 - Nothing

Slow week for samples. Hopefully, my mailbox will be full today.

My 1st Ebates Check

I received my first check from Ebates for $58.70. I just love FREE money. Click here to sign up and earn.

Click here for your FREE Sample of a Twizler Plant Supporter.

FREE Sample of Hand Scrub

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Multi-Uses for Credit Cards

Finally, ways to use your credit cards without getting yourself in debt.

Use plastic credit cards as a scratch-free way to scrape up candle wax, crayon and food spills from a tabletop.

Thought of the Day

It's My Birthday. Happy Birthday to me!!!

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Thought of the Day

Accept life as it is. Then work to make it the way you want it to be.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Thoguht of the Day

Let go of super-high standards for yourself and others. You can be happy in an imperfect world.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Finally Friday

TGIF! Its finally here again. This week has consisted of getting back to our normal daily routine, catching up on chores around the house, my daughter starting "preschool" 2 days a week, and we have a birthday party to attend Sunday for my husband's grandmother. She just turned 97. Can you imagine being 97? She is such a remarkable lady. She is in great health for her age. She is very fiesty and always says what she thinks. I have more gray hair under my highlights than she does. Happy Birthday Grandma!

Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday!!

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found this Week

1) Parmesan Potato Wedges - These look great and at a great price.

2) Why Being Frugal Could Be Costing You More - You do have to work at saving money.

3) Three Tier Garden Container - Neat Idea.

4) How to Let Go of Worry - I am the one who worries in my family.

5) How to Use Left Over Pickle Juice - Anyone who has pickles could use these ideas.

FREE Sample of Osmoflex

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Thought of the Day

Compliment the cook.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

FREE Sample of Eucerin Redness Relief Now Cream

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FREE SLURPEE 7/11 ONLY

Thoughtful Thursday - Operation Christmas Child

As always, I have been trying to think ahead and prepare for Christmas. For the past couple of years, I have been doing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. I already have 4 shoeboxes almost full. I use lots of samples that I receive, items that I get for FREE by using coupons, things I find on clearance, and back to school sales. Its a great time to start collecting items for your shoebox. Please check out their website and start a new tradition this year.

Thought of the Day

Enjoy each moment as it happens. Your life is made up of one moment after another, either lived or lost.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

FREE Subscription to TV Guide

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Wedge Free Wednesday

Thanks to Freebies4Mom, a few months ago I registered at Hanes for Wedge Free Wednesday and I won!! I received a postcard in the mail stating that the selection I choose was out of stock at the moment but I had 3 options to choose from. I can't believe I won a pair of panties. I NEVER win anything. So sign up today at Wedge Free. I did notice their selections have changed and there isn't as many to choose from.

Sample Review

Pledge Wipes

I received this sample a couple of months ago and forgot that I had it until I spotted it last night. As soon as I found it, I decided to dust my family room. I was not impressed. The wipes streaked my table and I had to get my Pledge spray out to go over the tables again.

Price - Lowes Foods - $3.75 for 18

Definitely Would NOT buy.

Thrifty Idea for Dinner

Thanks to Money Saving Mom I had a great dinner last night and still have leftovers for lunch today for $5.35. Not too bad, especially since I didn't have to cook.

I picked up one of Little Ceasar's $5 pizza and I also got Free Crazy Bread. Click here for your coupon for Free Crazy Bread.

My husband was quite impressed with our meal. It was still hot and ready when he got home. I did make a tomato, cucumber, and onion salad. Cut up the veggies and add a little Ranch dressing. Tomato and cucumber are from my garden.