FREE Scotch Brite Sponge

"Like" Scotch Brite on Facebook and then click on their special offers tab to request your FREE sponge.

Only 100,000 available, so hurry!

Tiny Prints Giveaway - 50 Christmas or Holiday Cards plus a FREE Card for your child from Santa (Today Only)

I have my list of things to do to prepare for the holiday season and ordering Christmas cards is one of them.  Thanks to Tinyprints, I get to order 50 FREE Christmas cards this year and you can too. 

Tiny Prints has a huge selection of cards to choose from.  It is almost impossible to choose which one to order, I still haven't decided. Below is one card that I am considering.  You can find their huge selection of cards here.

FREE card from Santa - 1 Day ONLY (Wednesday, November 9)

Tiny Prints is offering a FREE card to your child from Santa.  Visit Tiny Prints Facebook page to find out how to personalize one of the following greeting cards FREE: Checking It Twice

or Santa’s Scroll. Hurry! Offer ends 11/9/11 at 11:59 pm (PT).   

Tiny Prints is offering 50 FREE Christmas or holiday cards for me to giveaway. 

How to enter: (5 entries per person)

Required:

- Visit Tiny Prints and leave a comment telling me which card is your favorite.

4 Extra Entries:

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

- Follow me on twitter - and leave me a comment telling me you did.

- Tweet about this giveaway (@mariathriftyWAI) and leave me a comment telling me you did.

- "Like" me on Facebook and leave me a comment telling me you did.

This giveaway will close on Sunday, November 20 at 9 pm. The winner will emailed and announced on Monday morning . You will have 48 hours to respond or a

new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer:  Tiny Prints sponsored this giveaway.  I will receive 20 FREE address labels in hosting this giveaway.  All opinions are my own.

Thought of the Day

Live each day to the fullest.

FREE Sample of Natures Path Granola Bar

Click here to request your FREE sample of Natures Path Granola Bar.

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens This Week - 11/6-11/12

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

Blisten Revive & Restore Lip Care - $1.99

Receive $1.99 Register Rewards

Final Price - FREE

Clabber Baking Powder - 2/$1 (with in-ad coupon)

Use .50 printable coupon

Final Price - FREE

Crest Toothpaste 6.4 oz - $1.99

Receive $1 Register Rewards

Use $1 coupon 10/30 P&G

Final Price - FREE

Smartwater or Vitaminwater - 3/$3

Receive $2 Register Rewards when you buy 3

Final Price - .33 each after Register Rewards when you buy 3

Carefree Pantiliners - .99 (with in-ad coupon)

Use .50 coupon 11/6 SS

Final Price - .49 each



My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid - 11/6-11/12

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






Colgate Toothpaste Total Advanced - $3.50
Receive $3.50 +UP Reward
Use .50 Colgate coupon 10/30 SS
Final Price - FREE + .50 overage
Limit 4

Keri Lotion - $6.99
Receive $6 +UP Reward
Use $2 coupon 10/16 SS or $2 coupon Oct All You magazine
Final Price - FREE + $1.01 overage
Limit 1

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent - 2/$7
Buy 2 and Receive $3 +UP Reward
Use $1/2 coupon 10/16 SS
Final Price - $1.50 each after coupon and +UP Reward
Limit 2

Arrid or Arm & Hammer Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant - 2/$4
Buy 2 and Receive $3 +UP Reward
Final Price - .50 each after +UP Reward
Limit 2

Thought of the Day

Countdown to Christmas - 45 Days!

My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week - 11/6-11/12

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



Softsoap Liquid Handsoap - .99
Use $2/2 coupon 10/30 SS or
Use .75/1 10/3 SS
Final Price - As low as FREE

American Greeting Cards
Receive $3 ECB when you buy 3
Buy (3) .99 cards
Final Price - FREE after ECB

Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent - $2.99
Receive $1 ECB
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 coupon 10/16 SS
Final Price - $1.99 each after ECB and coupon

Weekend Shopping Trip to Food Lion

Purchased:
3 Packs of Huggies - 8.99 each = $26.97
Used (3) $1 coupons making them - $7.99 each
4 Marcal Toilet Tissue - 1.49 each = 5.96
Used (4) $1 Marcal coupons making them .49 each  
Total OOP - $25.93

Received $5 Huggies catalina off my next shopping trip

(1 pack of tissue and diapers missing from picture)

My Christmas Shopping Trip to JCPenneys

I had to great coupons that I wanted to use for Christmas gifts.  Here is what I purchased:

Originally - $18.00

Sale Price - $10.80

Used $10 off $10 purchase Coupon

Total - .80

Liz Claiborne Pajamas - Originally $44.00

Sale Price - $26.40

Used $10 off $25 purchase Coupon

Total - $16.40



Thought of the Day

Countdown to Christmas - 46 Days

Today's Favorite Coupon

There is nothing that I hate more than chapped lips.  Use this coupon and keep your

 lips smooth and soft. Click here to print!

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 coupon inserts in this Sundays paper - 1 Smartsource and 1 RedPlum.  Click here to see a complete list of what will be available.

Ways I Earned and Saved 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 and filed new coupons for future shopping trips.

- Compared gas prices online before filling up so I could get the lowest price.

- Used FREE dishwasher detergent samples this week when using the dishwasher.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including -  lip balm, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and toothpaste.

- Continuing to try to drink more water. Not only is this good for me but it will also be a great way to save money.

- Went through all my items that I have through the year for stocking stuffers.  Stockings are now full.

- The weather is a lot cooler so we are using the heat daily.  I check all windows to make sure they were completely closed.  Installed my draft protector on my front door.

- Printed several coupons for future shopping trips.

- Planned a Christmas shopping trip for this afternoon.  Going to take advantage of the JCPenney sale with $10 off $25 coupons. 

- Stayed at home almost all week since we were sick, hardly any gas used this week.

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

- Used my coupons when grocery shopping this week.  Making a another trip this afternoon.

- Received several FREE magazines in the mail this week.

- Planning a trip to the Hallmark store this afternoon.  I have my coupons and rewards certificates ready to use.

Thought of the Day

Countdown to Christmas - 49 days until Christmas!

Today's Favorite Coupon

Click here to print your coupon for $1 off Desitin.  Since I use this often, I know this coupon is not always available. 

Hallmark Facebook Coupon - $5 off $10 Purchase

"Like" Hallmark on Facebook and print a coupon for $5 off $10 purchase.  Valid until 11/13.  Hurry, only 35,000 available.

You will be able to get a great deal on a Christmas gift with this coupon.

Bounty $5 Coupon Giveaway Again Today at 1pm EST

Bounty is doing it again!  They are giving away 5000 $5 coupons at 1pm EST.  "Like" Bounty on Facebook and good luck!

Thought of the Day

Wake up every morning with the thought that something wonderful is about to happen.

My Favorite Deals at Lowes FoodsThis Week - 11/2-11/8

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Lowes Food sthis week:





Dixie Crystals Brown Sugar - 1lb. - .99
Use .45/1 printable coupon
Final Price - .09 each

Totino's Pizza Rolls - $1
Use .35/1 coupon 9/11 GM
Final Price - .30 each

Lowes Foods tomatoes - .69 e-offers

Martha White Muffin Mix - .80
Use $1/4 printable coupon
Final Price - .60 each

Blue Dog Bakery Dog Treats - $2.33
Use $1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.33

Lowes Foods ad has all the P&G matchups.

My Favorite Deals at Food Lion This Week - 11/2-11/8

My favorite deals at Food Lion this week:





Huggies Diapers - $8.99
Use $1.50 coupon 10/23 SS
Final Price - $7.49

Vlasic Pickles - $1.49
Use .75 coupon 9/11 SS
Final Price - .74 each

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats (8 count) - $2

Michelina's Entrees - .88

Limes - .20 each

Green Bell Peppers - .50 each

Great Price on an Easy Bake Oven

Unfortunately, I bought my daughter an Easy Bake Oven for her birthday the first of October for $49.99.  Toysrus has them in their Christmas Toy Book for $34.99.  Great price if you have one on your Christmas list.

Don't have a Toysrus close buy, check with Walmart to see if they will match the price!

JCPenney Coupon - $10 off $25 Purchase

JCPenneys has a great coupon available for this weekend - $10 off $25 purchase.  Valid Friday November 4 - Monday, November 7.  Click here to print!

I also received a $10 coupon off a $10 purchase last week in the mail.  I plan on heading to JCPenneys this weekend to take advantage of these great coupons.  I am sure I won't be able to use both coupons in the same transaction but I will still be getting some great deals!

Bath and Body Works Coupon - $10 off $30 Purchase In-store or Online

Click here to print your coupon for $10 off $30 purchase in-store or online.  Expires 11/20.  I think Bath and Body Works products make great gifts.

FREE Samples Available

Free sample of Nescafe® Peppermint Mocha - Click here!

Coupon for a free Jamba® Energy drink -  Click here! 


Free Suave® Professionals Hair Care products - Click here!

My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid - 10/30-11/5

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





UP2U Gum - $1.00
Use $1 coupon 10/9 SS
Final Price - FREE

Philips Sonicare Xtreme Battery Toothbrush - $19.99
Buy 1, Receive $5 +UP Reward
Use $5 coupon 10/16 SS
Final Price - $9.99 after coupon and +UP Reward

Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner/Stylers - 2/$7
Buy 2, Receive $2 +UP Reward
Use $3/2 Pantene coupon 10/30 P&G
Final Price - $1 each when you buy 2 after coupon and +UP Reward
Limit 2

Herbal Essence or Aussie Shampoo/Conditioner - $2.99
Buy 1, Receive $1 +UP Reward
Use $1 Herbal Essences or Aussie coupon 10/30 P&G
Final Price - .99 after coupon and +UP Reward

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens This Week - 10/30-11/5

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



Sharps Disposable Needle Container - $4.99
Receive $4.99 Mail In Rebate
Final Price - FREE after rebate

Crest Pro Health Toothpaste - 2/$7
Receive $5 Register Reward when you buy 2
Use (2) $1 Crest coupons P&G 10/30
Final Price - FREE when you buy 2 after coupons and Register Rewards

Dawn Dish Detergent - .99
Use .50/1 coupon P&G 10/30
Final Price - .49 each

Pantene Haircare - 2/$7
Receive $2 Register Reward when you buy 2
Use $3/2 Pantene coupon P&G 10/30
Final Price - $1 each after coupon and Register Reward

My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week - 10/30-11/5

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



American or Hallmark Greeting Cards
Buy (3) .99 cards and
Receive $3 ECB
Final Price - FREE after ECB
Limit 1

Dawn Dish Detergent - .99
Use .50 coupon 10/30 P&G
Final Price - .49

Bausch & Lomb Renu Sensitive or Fresh Solution or Soothe Eye Drops - $8.99
Receive $4 ECB
Use $4 Bausch & Lomb Soothe coupon 9/11 SS
Final Price - .99 after coupon and ECB
Limit 1

Another Great Deal Site - DEALNation

Click here to sign up for a Deal Nation and receive great deals on restaurants, spas and more!

Today's Favorite Coupon - .75 off Muir Glen Products

Click here to print a coupon for .75 off an Muir Glen product.  You should be able to get a great deal using this coupon especially if your store doubles.

FREE Betty Crocker 2012 Calendar with Recipes

Click here to request your FREE Betty Crocker 2012 calendar with recipes when you sign up for the FREE Betty Crocker newsletter.  Hurry supplies limited.

Thought of the Day

Countdown to Christmas - 51 days!

My Favorite Deals at Food Lion This Week - 10/26-11/1

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




Zesta Crackers - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE - $1.40 each

Doritos - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE - $2.15 each

Hostess Sweet 16 Donuts - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE - $1.50 each

Hot Pockets - 5/$10
Buy 3 and Use $1/3 coupon 8/21 SS
Final Price - $1.67 each

Value Pack 73% Lean Ground Ground Beef $1.99/lb.

Holly Farms Whole Fryers $.89/lb.

Sweet Potatoes - $.79/lb.

My No Cost Fall Table Centerpiece

I took a walk through the woods yesterday and broke off some branches of beautiful fall leaves.  I arranged them in a metal pot.  I replaced the candles on the wooden candle sticks with pumpkins and pumpkin candle votices.  I already had everything in this picture and the beautiful

 fall leaves were FREE!  

Thought of the Day

 "A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something."

- Wilson Mizner

HOT Deal - $10 CVS Gift Card for $5

Click here to order a $10 CVS gift card for $5 from Savemore.  I'm sure these will go fast.

Receive Packages from UPS? - Get alerted when a package is going to delivered with UPS My Choice

With the holidays coming up, now is a great time to sign up for UPS My Choice and receive alerts when a package is going to be delivered.   Click the picture to sign up for FREE!

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Crayola Rebates - Buying a Crayola Product for Christmas?

Are you planning to buy a Crayola product as a gift for Christmas?  If so, below is a list of Crayola rebates available until the end of the year.






Glow Dome - $4 Rebate
Crayon Maker with Story Studio Bonus - $4
Glow Board Disney/Pixar Cars 2 - $4
Glow Book - $3
Glow Board - $3
Color Wonder Magic Light Brush with Metallic Paper - $3
Model Magic Jewelry Boutique - $3
Crayola Beginnings Color Me a Song - $3
Story Studio Disney Princess - $2
Story Studio Disney/Pixar Cars 2 - $2
Story Studio Spider-Man - $2

You can find the rebate form here!

Try It Free - Hills Science Diet Ideal Balance Rebate

Purchase a 4lb. bag of Hills Science Diet Ideal Balance dog food between now and 12/31/11 and submit this rebate to get it for FREE.

My Favorite Deals at Rite-Aid This Week - 10/23-10/29

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




Zicam Ultra Cold Remedy - $7.99
Receive $7.00 +UP Reward
Use $2 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE + $1 overage after coupon and +UP Reward

Kerasol Foot Cream - .99
Submit for $2 Single Check Rebate
Final Price - FREE plus $1 overage

Just for Men Hair Color - $6.99
Use $2/1 printable coupon
Submit for Just for Men Rebate
Final Price - FREE

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens This Week - 10/23-10/29

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



Neoteric Diabetic Shampoo & Scalp Care - $5.99
$5.99 Mail In Rebate (on package)
Final Price - FREE

Theramax Cold & Flu Relief Nasal Spray - $7.99
Receive $7.99 in Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE

Brach's Autumn Candy - 2/$3
Receive $1 Register Reward when you buy 2
Use .50/1 coupon 9/18 RP
Final Price - .75 each after coupons and Register Reard when you buy 2

Kettle Chips - 2/$4
Use $1 coupon 9/25 RP
Final Price - $1

My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week - 10/23-10/29

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



Sunday, Monday and Tuesday ONLY Deals

Gold Emblem Candy Corn, Autumn Mix or Pumpkins - .99
Receive .99 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Pumpkin Master Carving Tool - $2.49
Receive $2.49 ECB
Final Price - FREE

Welch's Juice - 3/$4
Use .75/1 coupon 9/25 SS
Final Price - .58 each

Progresso Soups - 4/$5
Receive $1 ECB
Used $1/4 coupon 10/2 GM
Final Price - .75 each when you buy 4 after coupon and ECB
Also Try-Me-Free Progresso Rebate

Thought of the Day

Its the little things that mean the most and hurt the worst.