Thrifty Ways and Ideas: 2009-04-12

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Thought of the Day

" Don't aim for success if you want it, just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally."

David Frost

Friday, April 17, 2009

What a beautiful Friday it is!! I am so glad to see sunshine and Carolina blue skies. Tomorrow's forecast is sunny and the high is 75. Watch out park, here we come.

Unfortunately, my husband will not be home to join us. He is flying to Indianapolis in the morning for his aunt's funeral. She died yesterday morning.

Have a wonderful sunny weekend and I'll see you Monday!

FREE Sample of 123 Preschool Projects

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Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Kitchen Ingredient Substitution Chart - This could come in very handy.

2) Thrifty and Neat Gift Basket - These are too cute.

3) Budget Gardening for Thrifty Green Thumbs - Great list of ideas.

4) Learning to Invest - Something I am going to do more of after I pay off all my debt and the stock market bounces back.

5) Super Simple Sugar Cookies - These make me want a snack.

Thought of the Day

"Indulge you imagination in every possible flight."

Jane Austen

Thursday, April 16, 2009

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

Freebies and Samples that I have received in the mail for 2 weeks:

Alphabet stickers
2 FREE TV Guides
Working Mothers Magazine
Old Spice Shower Gel
Campbells Tomato Seeds and Coupons
Gain Laundry Detergent Sample
Parents Magazine
Huggies Coupons
Charmin Sample and Coupons
Woman's Day Magazine
FREE Movie Ticket (For the life of me, I can't remember how I got this!)
Mailing Labels
Babiesrus Coupon
B&BW Coupon - $10 off $30
Fleishman's Cookbook
Hallmark Coupon

What did you get this week?

Thoughtful Thursday

Today I am asking you to be thoughtful and say a prayer for my family. My husband's aunt is not doing good. She has been in the hospital for almost 3 months battling leukemia. Right now, things do not look good. Thank you in advance!!!

FREE Reynolds Wrap

If you sign up now, you can receive a rebate on Earth Day, April 22 for Reynolds Wrap Foil 100% Recycled FREE. Click here for details.

Thought of the Day

"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant, if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."

Anne Brackstreet

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Interesting/Useful/Fun Website

My Kids Eat Free - Great website that lists restaurants where kids eat free. You can search by city and state. The website also has a weekly planner available showing you restaurants that offer free meals each day.

Walgreens Trip - 4/14

Purchased:
4 Chex Mix .99 each, Used (4) .50 coupons
1 Charmin 6.99, Used .25 coupon
3 Bounty Paper Towels 5.00, Used .25 coupon
2 Excedrin Geltab B1G1F - 4.79, Used (2) 2.00 coupons
1 Colgate Toothbrush 3.29, Earned 3.50 RR
1 Milk 3.29
1 Paper Plate 1.79
2 Peanuts 1.00 each

Total 31.11
Coupons - 7.00
RR Used - 15.00
OOP Total - 11.33 incl. tax

Earned 3.50 RR

FREE Sample of Better Than Ears Dog Treat

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Thought of the Day

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

Muhammad Ali

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

KIDS YOPLAIT YOGURT GIFT PACK GIVEAWAY

Did you know research has shown that fewer than half of all kids ages two to 12 get the calcium they need each day? Calcium and Vitamin D are both essential nutrients for building strong bones. Though it can be challenging for growing kids to get Vitamin D, since it is found naturally in very few foods, Yoplait for Kids makes it a little easier to incorporate a delicious source of Vitamin D and Calcium in your child's diet.

I buy the Yoplait Kids Yogurt often. Payton loves it and I am happy for her to eat it, knowing she is getting Calcium and Vitamin D when she eats it.

I have 3 Yoplait Gift Packs to give away. Each gift pack includes everything pictured above. You will receive a coupon for a FREE 6 pack of Yoplait Kids Yogurt. This coupon offer for a free six pack of Yoplait for Kids yogurt is not valid in some states, including Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota and Tennessee.

To enter this giveaway, please leave me a comment telling me a way you try to keep your family healthy and active. Make sure you include your email address.

This giveaway will close Sunday, April 19 at 9pm. The winners will be notified on Monday. The winners will be chosen random. You will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
Good luck!!

For more information on Yoplait Kids yogurt or to print a coupon, click here.

FREE Sample of Zyrtec Allergy Medication

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Fruit Pizza - Previously Posted

This is a recipe I shared with you last year - 7/29/08. I made it over the weekend and it was great so here it is again.

Fruit Pizza

Ingredients:
2 Rolls Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough
12 oz. Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Tsp. Vanilla
1 Can Crushed Pineapple, Drained and Reserve Juice
1 Cup Orange Juice
1/2 Cup Sugar
2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
Frozen Shredded Coconut
Strawberries, Blueberries, Kiwi or any Seasonal Fruit

Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour pizza pan. Press out cookie dough. Bake 15-20 minutes - until golden brown. Let cool completely.Combine pineapple juice, orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. Boil until thick. Set aside, let cool. Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with coconut and crushed pineapple. Pour on orange sauce. Arrange fruit on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.