Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) How to Save on Veggies - A great list full of tips when buying veggies.

2) The Secret to Keeping a Clean House - Some days my house feels so dirty even though its really not.

3) Top Five Budget Decor Rules - Great tips and I love the pictures.

4) Decorative Egg Projects - I love the doily basket.

5) Office Solutions - Organizing Issues - Who couldn't use some new ideas.

6) Peanut Butter Cheerio Treats - These sound very good.

7) French Toast Bake - Sounds like a great thing to make for dinner.

8) Chalkboard Flower Pots - What a neat idea. This would be great to make if you have an inside herb garden.

PHOTO DEALS

Shutterfly is celebrating its 10 year anniversary! To celebrate they are offering a $10 credit toward your next purchase with Coupon Code MARCH10. Expires March 11. You can also get free shipping with Coupon Code SHIP30. Not sure if these will work together.

Try Express Photo Books at Snapfish - Buy 1 Get 1 Free with Coupon Code SPRINGBOOK - Expires March 9

Thought of the Day

Be thankful when you're tired and weary, beacuase it means you've made a difference.

THE VIEW WEEKLY CHECK-IN

The View’s “Road to the Oscars” episode welcomes former Oscar
nominee Don Cheadle and Wesley Snipes and “Fashion Friday” celebrates “The History
of Oscar Fashions” with a two-part look back at some of the most memorable – and
perhaps forgettable – Oscar hits and misses, with host and celebrity stylist Robert
Verdi. Hosts of “At the Movies” Michael Phillips and Tony Scott will also be on set
to unveil their 2010 Oscar predictions.

Disclaimer: I am a participant in Mom Central campaign for ABC Daytime and will receive a tote bag or other The View branded items to faciliate my review.

RAINBOW BRITE CD REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

Rainbow Brite was a favorite of mine growing up. I use to love to play with my doll and horse. Thanks to MomSelect, I received a FREE CD to review. The CD contains games, puzzles, the theme song and much more. I was excited to share this with Payton (my 3 year old daughter) I knew she would enjoy it as much as I did. We had lots of fun playing the games and listening to the music.

You can also find (4) new Rainbow Brite animated mini episodes at www.rainbowbrite.com to view. You can join Rainbow Brite, her two loyal friends Moonglow and Tickled Pink, and their companion horse friends: Starlite, Shimmer and Sunrisers on their adventures through Rainbow Land.

The newest Rainbow Brite fashion doll collection is now available at Target stores and will be available this month at Toys R' Us.

I have 8 CDs to giveaway!!

How to enter: (4 entries per person)

MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS INCLUDED!

- Leave a comment telling me if you were a Rainbow Brite fan growing up. (Required)

- Tweet about this giveaway (1 extra entry) and leave me a comment telling you did.

- Blog about this giveaway (1 extra entry) and leave me comment with the post url.

- Follow/Subscribe to my blog (1 extra entry) and leave me comment telling me you did.

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

Disclaimer: I did receive these Rainbow Brite CDs free from MomSelect and Hallmark. My thoughts and review is my opinion.

What Did You Get For FREE This Week?

This was a great week for freebies in the mail for me:



Carter's Coupons
FREE Carolina Country Magazine
FREE Huggies Samples - 3 Diapers & Coupons
FREE Soap Opera Digest
2 Coupons for FREE Excederin
Coupon for FREE Dignorio Pizza
FREE Sample of Aveeno Lotion
Rebate Check from Ebates - FREE MONEY

Click here to rpint $1 coupon off any Fruit Chiller Bowl or Tube.

You should be able to hit your back button and print this one twice too.

.50 COUPON OFF WISE CHIPS

Click here to print your coupon for .50 off any 7oz. bag of Wise Chips.

You should be able to hit your back button and print this one twice also.

$2 PUP-PERONI COUPON

Click here to print your coupon for $2 off any 2 Pup-peroni treats.

Remember to hit your back button and print it twice.

Thought of the Day

Be thank for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.

Thought of the Day

"In order to irreplaceable one must always be different."

Coco Chanel

FREE BISCUIT AND GRAVY AT WAFFLE HOUSE

Click here to print your coupon. Coupon is at the bottom of the page.

Enjoy your FREE breakfast.

Expires 3/15/10.

Thanks Good Deal Mom

Thought of the Day

"All life is just a progression toward, and then a recession from, one phrase - "I love you".

F. Scott Fitzgerald

FREE SAMPLE OF BOUNCE DRYER SHEETS

Click here to request your FREE Sample from Sam's Club. You do not have to be a member to request.

Thanks to Freebies4Mom.

DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY'S ROCKIN' ROAD SHOW IN CHARLOTTE

Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and your favorite Disney Friends for a hilarious talent search in the all-new Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show!

Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy set out on a zany roadtrip where audiences join in and help find the coolest acts around. Along the way, hit a high note with Cinderella; get your bounce on with Tigger; and shout out your loudest 'yee-haw' at a hoedown with Woodie, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear from Disney/Pixar's A Toy Story! Grab your family for a fun-filled get-away at this live, show-stopping adventure jam-packed with unexpected twists, turns and hi-jinks - right in your hometown!

Thursday, it is NOT on a school night! CMS schools are closed on Friday, April 2, so they can bring the whole family!

You can order your tickets here from Ticketmaster for the show at Time Warner Cable Arena.

I AM A THE VIEW BRAND AMBASSADOR

It's official ... I am a The View Brand Ambassador.

I started watching The View over 3 years ago while on maternity leave with my first child. I looked forward to 11am EST every day. Being a first time mom and being home a lot with just my baby, I really enjoyed the daily hot topics and guests. I felt like it was my way of keeping up to date with important events in the world and also I felt like I was having a little "me" time.

Currently, the show has 5 hosts......Moderator Whoopi Goldberg, Comedian and Host of Joy Behar, Comedian, Actress, Author Sherri Shepherd, Designer, Author and Formerly Survivor Contestant Elizabeth Hasselbeck, and ABC News Correspondent Barbara Walters. Barbara is not on the show every day but normally 2 -3 days a week.

Each week I will share with you the guests and the schedule for the upcoming week. You can become a fan of The View and you follow The View on twitter.

Disclaimer: I am a participant in Mom Central campaign for ABC Daytime and will receive a tote bag or other The View branded items to facilitate my review.

$1.50 COUPON FOR PONDS

Click here to print.

AC MOORE COUPONS

55% Off your Custom Framing order.

Click here to print.

Thought of the Day

"I don't want my wrinkles taken away - I don't want to look like everyone else."

Jane Fonda

FINALLY FRIDAY

TGIF!!

Today is only the second day I have worked this year. Payton and I both have had a head and chest cold. I am so ready to lay down. When you are sick and pregnant you feel 50 times worse than normal. It has not been a good week.



My thoughts for today.......
- It should be a law that pregnant women do not have to work but still receive a salary from their employer.
- Pregnant women should not be able to get sick.

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

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Host a Teenage Party on a Budget - I love how the party turned out.

2) Rainbow Pancakes - What a great way to celebrate National Pancake Day.

3) Meatloaf - This sounds like a great recipe that I may have to try.

4) Corn Flake Chicken - Sounds good and who doesn't need another recipe for chicken.

5) Salmon Croquettes - Another great recipe.

6) Art on the Cheap - I love these and may try this myself.

FOLLOW FRIDAY

This week I am once again participating in Follow Friday hosted by One 2 Try, Hearts Makes Families, and Midday Escapes.

This week you will find a great giveaway for Rainbow Brite CD - 8 winners. You can also find the great freebies and coupons I have posted this week.

I am very excited over my weekend bargain that I shared on Monday. What do you think of my great deal?

I hope you enjoy my blog and feel free to leave comments, questions, or suggestions.

FREE SAMPLE OF TRUE LEMON

Click here for your FREE sample.

$10.50 IN ARM & HAMMER COUPONS

Click here to print your coupons.

WALGREENS - 7 DEALS 7 DAYS - FRIDAY

50% off Everyday Photo Books

Enter Coupon Code - EVERYDAY at checkout

Thought of the Day

"You can't base your life on other people's expectations."

Stevie Wonder

What Did You Get For FREE This Week?

This week I have received:



Gymboree Coupons
Avery Label Samples which I love
FREE O Magazine
FREE Woman's Day Magazine
FREE Working Mother Magazine
FREE Better Homes and Gardens
Belk Coupons
Ruby Tuesday B1G1F Coupon


Did you receive any goodies in the mail this week?

WALGREENS - 7 DEALS 7 DAYS - THURSDAY

1 FREE 8 x 10 Print

Enter Coupon FREEPHOTO at checkout

1 Per Customer

Thought of the Day

"We all think there is a formula, (but) as long as we love our children, that's really the only solid thing I know that works across the board."

Jada Pinkett Smith

BEECH NUT LET'S GROW! TODDLER WELCOME KIT

Click here to signup for the newsletter and receive this great freebie.

AND THE WINNER IS.....

The winner of the Temple Touch Thermometer is...

Here are your random numbers:

# 36 - Haydensmommy05

Timestamp: 2010-02-24 16:52:52 UTC

Haydensmommy05 has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

WALGREENS - 7 DEALS 7 DAYS - WEDNESDAY

Today’s photo deal from Walgreen’s is 50% off a Photo Canvas.

This is valid today only. Use code CANVAS at checkout to get this price

$25 RESTAURANT.COM GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR $2

Click here to order your $25 Gift Certificate for $2. Use Coupon Code SAVOR at checkout. Offer expires 2/28/10.

TIDE COUPONS

Click here for $1 Tide plus Febreeze Freshness and $3 off Tide Stain Release.

FREE SAMPLE OF THE MYSTICAL MONKEY'S ALL PURPOSE CLEANER

Click here to request your FREE sample.

FREE 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO SOAP OPERA DIGEST

Click here to request from freebizmag.com.

$2 COUPON FOR GLADE 3 WICK SOY-CANDLE OR REED DIFFUSER

Click here to get your $2 coupon from Right at Home.

INTERESTING/FUN/USEFUL WEBSITE

Have you been to a movie and you had to go the restroom but you didn't want to miss any of the movie? Next time before you go, check out runpee.com to find out when is the best time to take a restroom break.

Thought of the Day

"The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough of is love."

Henry Miller

FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO SAVEUR MAGAZINE

Click here to request your 12-issue subscription from ValueMags.com.

FREE SAMPLE OF OLAY TOTAL EFFECTS BODY WASH

Click here to request your FREE sample from Wal-Mart.

2 FREE WALGREENS REGISTER $5 COUPONS FOR ENFAMIL

I received (2) $5 Walgreens Coupons for Enfamil when I did the Huggie Diaper deal a couple weeks ago. I will not be using Enfamil anytime soon so the first person to respond can have these. 1 coupon expires 3/26/10 and the other one expires 3/27/10.

Combined with Enfamil Coupons and possibly a Walgreens sale, you should be able to get a fantastic deal.

If you are interested, please leave a comment with the your address and I will send them to you. I will not publish your mailing address.

REMINDER - LAST DAY FOR TEMPLE TOUCH THERMOMETER GIVEAWAY

Today is the last day to sign up for the Temple Touch Thermometer.

You can sign up here.

Thought of the Day

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."

Muhammad Ali

FREE SAMPLE OF SOUTH BEACH LIVING SMORES BAR

Click here to request.

Thanks STL Mommy.