Friday, July 22, 2011

AC Moore Coupon

Click here to print your coupon for 40% off any regular priced item.

Ways I Saved/Earned 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.

-  Grocery shopping this week with coupons and 3 coupons for FREE items.

- 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.

- Stocked up last week on FREE soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion samples while on vacation.  Also, have a new supply of FREE pens and notepads.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week - shampoo, conditioner, lotion, carmex, sunscreen, and 3 diaper samples.

- 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.

- Caught up on my TV shows that I had DVR'd last week while on vacation = FREE entertainment.

- Spent 3 afternoons in the pool with Payton and Bryson = FREE entertainment.

- Took a survey and earned $3.

- Did a sponsored post and earned a FREE Visa gift card.

- Reviewed my purchased groupons and made plans to use them this weekend.  Don't want them to go to waste.

- Printed a few online coupons to use for future shopping.

- Order 3 Christmas presents using a $10 off $30 coupon from Sears that I received for my birthday. 


What did you do to save/earn money this week?

Quiznos Coupons

Click here to print your Quiznos Coupons:

- Free Chip or Cookie and Regular Fountain Drink
- Free Sub or Regular Salad
- 2 Meals For $9.99
- $1 Off Regular Sub or $2 Off Large Sub

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 coupon inserts this week - 1 Smartsource and 1 Redplum.  Click here to see which coupons will be available.

FREE Sample of Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Click here to request your FREE sample of Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Shampoo from Walmart.

FREE Sample of Daily Bread Freeze Dried Food

Click here to request your FREE sample of Daily Bread Freeze Dried Food.

Tide Stain Release Challenge Giveaway TODAY

Today at 3pm Eastern, Tide will be giving more Tide Stain Release samples.  Click here to Like Tide on Facebook.

Ruby Tuesday - 25% Off Your Total Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for 25% off your total purchase at Ruby Tuesday.  Valid July 22 - August 2.

Thought of the Day

Happy Friday!  I hope everyone has a great fun filled weekend.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

My Grocery Budget Problem .... What Do You Recommend?

I have a grocery budget that I try to stick to.  Sometimes I do go over, if I find an awesome deal.  I always try to make up for it next week.  Here lately, we have been going over budget and its not my fault.  My husband likes to cook, which is great.  It is really nice to have him cook dinner especially on the weekends.  Instead of using what we have, he will make a trip to the grocery store.  He will spend $30-$40 on a meal.  It all depends on what he wants.  Don't get me wrong, I love that he cooks but his cooking is starting to cost us a fortune.

Any suggestions on what to do?

STILL AVAILABLE - FREE Chili's Chips and Queso

Click here for your coupon for FREE Chili's Chips and Queso!

Thought of the Day

Start each day with a clean slate.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods - 7/20-7/26

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





Fresh Rewards E-Offer
LF Shredded Cheese, 8oz. - $1.39
Limit 2

Kellogg's Cereals - 2/$5 - Buy 4, Get $4 Off
Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Rice Krispies, Cinnabon Cereal, Crunchy Nut Golden Honey Nuts, Crunchy Nut Roasted Nut Honey, Eggo Maple Syrup, Smorz, or Cinnamon Corn Flakes
Buy 4 Rice Krispies or Crunchy Nut and Use (4).75/1 coupon 7/10 RP
Final Price - 4 Boxes FREE after coupons and $4 Off
 
Fisher Boy Products - BOGO - $3.00 each
Use .75/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.50

MyFavorite Deals at Food Lion - 7/20-7/26

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




"Meal Deal"
Buy Kraft Grated or Shredded Parmesan Cheese - $2.99
and Food Lion or My Essentials Pasta - .99
= FREE Food Lion Sauce and FREE Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Betty Crocker Pouch Potatoes - .79 each

Coke - 2 Liter - .99

Whole Pork Picnics - $1.29 per lb.

Kellogg's Cereals - $1.99
Frosted Flakes - $1/2 printable coupon
Mini Wheats - $1/2 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.49 each when you buy 2 after coupon

Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Sausage, Links or Patties - $3.39
Use $1.50/1 coupon 3/6 RP
Final Price - $1.89

Best Advice for Back to School from Masterlock

Back to school time will be here before you know it.  I can't believe how fast the summer has gone by.  Preparing for school is a great childhood memory.  I have fond memories of going shopping for new school supplies and new school clothes.  Start looking for back to school supplies and clothes now.  Stores start having great sales on school supplies.  It is amazing what you can find for free or almost free. For school clothes, look for sales racks and clearance racks.  Also, check online for store coupons.  Register with the store you shop often to be on their email list.  You can often receive great coupons. 

To make sure you have a great school year, always prepare everything you need the night before.  This way you won't forget anything.  It also helps save time in the morning and you won't be late for school.

Master Lock® has hired a new specialist on student life to help students safely and securely navigate this school year in style. The Master Mind, a suave and funny college grad, is staring in a humorous online video series on in which he, along with his clever Little Sister, are setting out to answer students’ most frequent, awkward and perplexing questions on www.facebook.com/masterlock.




Disclosure:  I am entering a contest for a Master Lock back-to-school prize pack as a member of the Mom Bloggers Club.  All opinions are my own.

Thought of the Day

Make the most of every day.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Our Vacation to Chicago and Indianapolis

Last week, I was gone on vacation to Chicago and Indianapolis.  We left last Saturday afternoon and didn't get home until 2 am Sunday morning.  We had a wonderful time.  It is always amazing to view new things through a childs eye. 

While in Chicago, we got to do some amazing things.  Thanks to Aunt Cindy for being our tour guide, we got to do everything we wanted in 2 days. We took the train to the Museum of Science of Industry and spent the day.  Afterwards, we walked across the street and cooled off by walking along the beach and getting our feet wet in Lake Michigan.  The following day we went to Navy Pier, rode the 150 ft ferris wheel, took a water taxi to Willis Tower (Sears tower) and went to the Sky Deck, took a taxi ride, and ate lots of great food and snacks.

The rest of the week was spent in Indianapolis.  DH's cousin got married on Friday.  Most of our time was spent with family but we did fit in a couple of trips to our motel pool.  Payton's highlight of the trip besides seeing her cousins was the train, taxi and water taxi.  She loved all 3 and especially loved the fact that she didn't have to wear a seatbelt.  The only problem on our trip......my 1 year old did not like sleeping in the motel baby beds.  The 1st night I got 3 hours of sleep.  He ended up in the bed with me every night and that meant I didn't sleep well.  Thankfully, he is now back to his regular sleeping schedule.

Here is a few pictures from our trip:












The biggest highlight of our trip was..........Bryson made his walking debut while we were in Chicago!  There is no stopping him now.

My Favorite Deals at Dollar General - 7/17-7/23

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

You can print a coupon for $5 off $25 purchase for Saturday, July 23 ONLY!


Bic Stic Pens - 2 for $1
Use $1/2 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE

Twizzlers - $1
Use .50/1 coupon 6/26 SS
Final Price - .50 each

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes - $1.66

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner - $1.66

Lysol Cleaner Pourable - $1.66

Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner - $1.66

I have also heard that Dollar General has Shout Wipes on clearance for .50, Use the .55/1 coupon from 7/10 and you can get them for FREE.  Not sure if all stores have these on clearance or not.

NEW - FREE Samples Available


Free sample of Purex Complete with Zout detergent - Click here

Free sample of O.B. tampons - Click here!

Free sample of Garnier Moisture Rescue - Click here

Free sample of Petes Stir Fry Tofu - Click here!

Get a coupon for a free pack Oscar Mayer hot dogs - Click here!

My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid This Week - 7/17-7/23

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

Oral-B Cross Action Manual Toothbrush - $2.99
Receive $1.50 +UP Reward
Use $2/1 coupon 7/3 P&G
Final Price - FREE + .50 overage
Limit 1

Carefree Liners - $1
Use .50/1 coupon from 6/26 SS
Final Price - .50

Kleenex Facial Tissues - $1
Use .50/3 coupon 7/17 SS
Final Price when you buy 3 - .83 each

Post Shredded Wheat Cereal - $2.50
Use $1 coupon from 6/26 RP
Final Price - $1.50

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens This Week - 7/17 - 7/23

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


Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose Monitor - $14.99
Submit for $14.99 Mail-In Rebate
Final Price - FREE

Carefree Liners - .99 with in-ad coupon
Use .50/1 coupon 6/26 SS
Final Price - .49 each

School Supplies:

- Penway or Wexford 2 pocket Folder - .09 cents
(Limit 4)

Splash Mini Highlighter - .09 cents
(Limit 4)
 
Penway 10 pack Number 2 Pencils – .19 cents
 
Paper Mate 5 pack Mechanical Pencils – .19 cents

Penway 60 or 70 sheet Wide or College Ruled Paper – .39 cents

Penway 1-Subject Notebook – .39 cents

Penway or Wexford 1 in. Poly Binder – .49 cents

RoseArt School Glue 4 oz. – .49 cents

RoseArt Single Jumbo or 3 pack Glue Sticks – .49 cents

Corner Office or Penway 10 pack Sheet Protectors – .49 cents

Corner Office or Penway 5 pack Tab Dividers – .49 cents

Penway 2 pack Graph Planning Pad - $1.49

Penway 5 Subject Notebook – $1.49

Expo washable 6 pack Dry Erase Markers – $2.99 after $3 coupon from Walgreens July Coupon Book (Book found in-store)

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week - 7/17 - 7/23

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



Oral- B Indicator Toothbrush - $1.99
Recieve $1 ECB (Limit 2)
Buy 2, Use $2/2 coupon from 7/3 P&G
Final Price - 2 for FREE

Crest Toothpaste - $1.99
Receive $1 ECB (Limit 2)
Use .75/1 coupon from 7/3 P&G
Final Price - .24

Gatorade or Sobe Lifewater - .99
Limit 8

Mitchum Deodorant - $1.99
Use .75/1 coupon 6/26 SS
Final Price - $1.24

Paper Mate WriteBros Pens - 10pk - .50 per pack


What are your favorite deals this week?

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The winner is ...

Here are your random numbers:

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Precious has been emailed.  She has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.  Thanks to everyone for participating.

Thought of the Day

Others sometimes mean well, but you many need to step up and make the best choices for your family.