PREGNANCY NEWS.........

I went to the doctor yesterday for my 2nd sonogram and found out that IT'S A BOY! Matt and Payton was able to go with me. Payton has said the whole time that she wants a sister but yesterday she seemed to be ok with getting a brother. She did get a little upset when we left. After we got to the car, she couldn't understand why they didn't take it out???

20% BIG LOTS COUPON - 1/23 - 1/31

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Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Family Room Lamp Redos - I love how they turned out.

2) Managing Your Pre-Schoolers Toys - This is something I desperately need to do.

3) Edible Playdough You Will WANT to Eat - Payton loves playdough and would definitely love this.

4) Spinach and Chick Pea Casserole - This sounds so healthy and I love chick peas.

5) Heart Rice Krispy Treats - Perfect for Valentine's Day.

6) Shrimp Corn Chowder - This sounds and looks wonderful.

$2 COUPON FOR ROBITUSSIN TO GO

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COUPONS FROM CAMPBELL'S CHUNKY

Campbell's Chunky has 6 different to coupons available. They are for Campbell's Chunky Soup, Campbells Cooking Soup and V8 Fusion Juice. Click here to print.

FREE DESK CALENDAR AT WALGREENS

Now through Saturday use Coupon Code FREE4U to receive a FREE Desk Calendar($9.99 value) at Walgreens. Shipping starts at $5.99.

Thought of the Day

Hope is the dream of a man awake.

French Proverb

IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN.........TAX TIME

I have made my yearly "tax envelope" so that I can start collecting all the information needed to complete our taxes. I always use a clasp envelope and put a sticky note on the outside of everything I need to do my taxes. Once I have receive each I check it off and when I have everything checked off I can begin doing my taxes. As of last year, I did my own taxes and found it alot easier than I thought it would be.

You may find this helpful in getting your needed information together. Here is a list of items needed in preparing your taxes.

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

My mailbox started filling up again this week:



Free Family Fun Magazine

Hallmark Coupons

Slim Fast Snack Bar Sample

Huggies Coupons from a friend so I can start stocking up

FREE Pizza Hut Gift Card thanks to Mypoints.com

Did you get any great freebies this week?

SNAPFISH - FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OF $20 OR MORE

Use Coupon Code MYVAL20 at checkout by February 6.

Thought of the Day

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Albert Einstein

PARTY CITY COUPON

Are you planning a birthday or Valentine's day party? Here is a great coupon for $10 off a $30 purchase. Expires 2/1/10.

MONSTER SALE AT THE CHILDREN'S PLACE

The Monster Sale is currently taking place at The Children's Place. I love their clothes and have never disappointed with anything I have purchased. I found shirts/tees for daughter starting at $3.99. It is a great time to possibly buy some "winter" clothes for next year. Hurry, I'm sure things will go fast.

You can also use Coupon Code - C99AA to receive an additional 15% off your order.

Shipping is $5 on every order.

SUPER BOWL REBATE FROM COORS - YOU DON'T HAVE TO PURCHASE BEER TO QUALIFY

I began to search for SuperBowl rebates this morning I can remember doing one last year. I found some great ones this year. You have 4 rebates to choose from. Click here to print your rebate forms.

- $7.50 Rebate if you purchase $20 worth of Tositios products, Pepsi Products, Condiments, Plastic Cups, Ice, Paper Plates and/or Deli Items (Any Brand, Any Size)

- $10 Rebate if you purchase $30 worth of Tositios products, Pepsi Products, Condiments, Plastic Cups, Ice, Paper Plates and/or Deli Items (Any Brand, Any Size)

- $10 Rebate if you purchase 1 12-pack or Larger of Coors Light or Coors Banquet Beer etc. and $20 of Tostitos etc.

- $15 Rebate if you purchase 1 18-pack or Larger of Coors Light or Coors Banquet Beet etc. and $30 Worth of Tostitos etc.

If you need the Pepsi deal at CVS, then already qualify for the $7.50 rebate.

2 REBATES FROM ORAL-B

Here is a couple of rebates available from Oral-B if you are looking to purchase an Electric Toothbrush.

Click here for a $10 Rebate Form for Professional Care or Pulsonic Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush.

Here is a $15 Refund on Your Next Dental Visit if you purchase an Oral-B Pulsonic, Professional Care, or Sonic Complete rechargeable toothbrush.

$1.00 BIRDSEYE STEAM FRESH COUPON

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$1.50 ZIPLOC COUPON

Click here to print a coupon for $1.50 off any 2 Ziploc Products.

Thought of the Day

They can because they think they can.

Virgil

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS TICKETS GIVEAWAY

The 4-pack of tickets goes to ........... CouponTeacher.

Here is the random number:

1

CouponTeacher has been emailed and has 24 hours to respond.

Thanks to everyone for entering.

WAYS I SAVED MONEY MONDAY

I think I did great today in saving money. Below is a few things that I did.

- Selected a new satellite plan with more channels but was still able to lower my bill by almost $10 a month.

- Made a trip to CVS to take advantage of the awesome deal on Pepsi Products and I got there just in time. There was only (7) 12 packs left and I got 6 of them.
Purchased:
6 - Pepsi 12 packs for $20
Used $3 off $15 CVS coupon
Used $2.50 in ECBs
Used $4.31 in Gift Cards
OOP Total - $ 11.35
Received $10 in ECBS and another $2 ECB (not sure what that is for?)

- Dinner for Payton was FREE last night. She got a McD's gift card for Christmas so she asked for a Happy Meal so I stopped and got her one.

- Cleaned out 2 cabinets and in doing so I found items that I didn't know I still had. Now I know not to buy them when shopping.

- Turned the heat off during the day. It was 69 here yesterday. I am so ready for spring.

FREE HUGGIES PURE & NATURAL SAMPLE

Click here for a FREE sample of Huggies Pure and Natural. You can choose between Newborn and Size 1.

This is a great sample for me since I have a baby on the way.

Thanks Freebies4Mom.

Thought of the Day

Hear the meaning within the word.

William Shakespeare

PAYLESS SHOE STORE SALE

Great time to maybe buy some shoes for next winter or even check out their spring selection.

JOHNSON AND JOHNSON FREE PRODUCT TESTER

Sign up here for Johnson & Johnson Friends and Neighbor's program have have the chance to try full size items at home if you are accepted. This may also be a money earning opportunity.

.50 WISE COUPON

Click here to print a coupon for .50 off any 1 bag of Wise snack 6.75oz. or larger.

FREE MOVIE TICKETS FROM GENERAL MILLS

Look for specially marked General Mills cereal boxes to receive your FREE movie tickets. Purchase to 2 specially marked boxes, enter two codes and print your free movie ticket. Offer expires 6/30/10.

Click here for details.

ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP DEAL AND COUPON AT BATH AND BODY WORKS

Currently, the "new" antibacterial soap is on sale for 5 for $15.

Here is a coupon for a FREE antibacterial soap with a $10 purchase.

If you purchase 6, average price is $ 2.50 which is a great price!

Thought of the Day

Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.

Henry David Thoreau

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) How to Make Homemade Bookmarks from Cards - Neat idea that I could even do.

2) Glazed Lemon Pound Cake - This sounds wonderful.

3) Egg Carton Turned Into a Heart Frame - A great project for your child to do for Valentine's Day.

4) Easy Snowman Towel - This is so cute.

5) Fortune Cookies - Recipe on making your own. These would be cute for any occasion.

6) Easy, All Natural Laundry Soap - I'm sure this would save me tons of money.

$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR $2

$25 Gift Certificates for $2

Use Coupon Code INDULGE at checkout.

Offer expires 1/19/10

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FREE POISE SAMPLE PACK

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FREE SAMPLE OF CLOROX GREENWORKS PRODUCT

Click here to receive a FREE sample of your choice. You can choose between:

- Natural Bathroom Cleaner

- Natural All-Purpose Cleaner

- Natural Glass & Surface Cleaner

Thought of the Day

One joy scatters a hundred griefs.

Chinese Proverb

FREE SAMPLE OF CREAM OF WHEAT

Click here for your FREE Sample.

With each pop-up you get just click OK.

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

This week I just received mostly FREE magazines which is great because I love reading them.

Parents Magazine

The O Magazine

Traditional Home

Ruby Tuesday Coupons

Did you receive any great freebies?

FREE TACO BELL FRESCO TACO

Print your coupon for a FREE Taco Bell Fresco Taco. They are giving away 1 million coupons. Hurry before they get gone.

Coupon expires 7 days after printing.

FREE VICTORIA SECRET'S GARDEN BODY SCRUB WITH PURCHASE

Get a FREE Body Scrub with any Beauty Purchase. Limit to 1 per customer per day. Click here for your coupon.

FREE AVEDA COLOR CONSERVE COLOR PACK

Receive a Free Aveda Color Conserve Color Pack including Shampoo, Conditioner, and Strengthening Treatment with this coupon.

Thought of the Day

In all things let reason be your guide.


Solon

FREE 8 X 10 PHOTO COLLAGE PRINT AT WALGREENS - TODAY ONLY!!

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WEIGHT WATCHERS SMART ONES B1G1F COUPON

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I was able to print this twice using my back button.

$1.00 COUPON OFF OF STARKIST POUCHES

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You should be able to find a great deal with this coupon.

Thanks Savin Some!

BATH & BODY WORKS COUPON **NEW**

$10 OFF $40 or more

Expires 1/17/10.

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Thought of the Day

Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.

Doug Firebaugh

AWESOME GIVEAWAY - 4 PACK OF TICKETS TO THE RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS IN CHARLOTTE

I have a 4 Pack of Tickets to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus in Charlotte on opening night January 27th at 7:00pm.

The show will be at the Time Warner Cable Arena.

The winner will also be able to attend the Preshow 6:00pm. This will give you a chance to head down to the circus floor to meet the performers, get autographs, try on costumes, and clown around!

Thanks to MomCentral, I have been given a 4-pack of tickets and a 4-pack of tickets to given away. You also have the opportunity to get a discount thanks to MomCentral. Get 4 Tickets for $44 for Monday - Friday matinee shows and a $4 off Friday night and weekend shows by entering Coupon Code MOM in the promotion code box on Ticketmaster. Any additional ticket beyond the 4-pick for shows during the week are still priced at $11.

How to enter: (4 entries per person)

- Leave a comment telling me if you have been to the circus before and if so, what was your favorite part.

- 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.

Remember: This giveaway is for the Charlotte show only.

This giveaway will close on Monday, January 18 at 9pm. The winner will be emailed and posted Tuesday morning. You will have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Good Luck!!

Disclaimer: I did receive a 4 pack of tickets from Mom Central. My thoughts and review is my opinion.