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.

- Cleaned out my coupon binder.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including -  sticky notes, baby wipes, lotion, shampoo, and conditioner.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping.

- Paid a couple of bills online. No money spent on stamps.

- Requested a couple of FREE samples.

- Read a (2) FREE magazines that I received in the mail this week.

 

- Stuck to my menu plan this week. No eating out.

- Compared gas prices before filling up.

- Received my check from Inbox Dollars.

- Continued to cut my dryer sheets in half to save.

- Watched a FREE movie that I DVR'sd when Directv offered a FREE movie package weekend.

 

- Cashed in Swagbucks for a $5 gift card.

 

- Needed some fresh flowers so I picked some in my yard.

 

- Picked some apples from a neighbors apple to tree to feed the deer.  We love to watch the deer play in our yard.  We have a family that visits daily....mom, dad and 2 babies.

What did you do to save/earn money this week? Please link up below or leave a comment and share how you did.

Thought of the Day

"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."

Joseph Campbell

Prepare for Fall and Winter with these Coupons

 

When I think of fall and winter, I think of cold mornings, coats and gloves and chapped lips.  Here is a few coupons so you can get prepared for those chapped lips.

 

 

$0.30 off one (1) Carmex lip balm

$0.75 off one (1) Carmex Moisture Plus

Today's Favorite Coupon = Savings on Body Wash

Click here to print your coupon for $2/2 Dial Body Washes.

Daily Grommet - Receive One Special Offer Each Day with a New Product

Discover one amazing new product you've never heard of every 24 hours!

Car and Driver Magazine - $3.99 a Year

Click here to order your 1 year subscription to Car and Driver magazine.  Use coupon code 7257 at checkout.  Offer valid for today only.

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 3 coupon insert in this weeks Sunday paper - 2 - Smartsource and 1 - RedPlum.. Here is a couple of my favorite coupons that will be available.

Save $.50/1 Betty Crocker box muffin mix
Save $.50/2 Betty Crocker boxed potatoes excludes Potato Buds and pouch
Save $.75/1 Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour desserts
Save $.35/1 Totino’s Rolls
BOGO: Buy family size 25.4oz Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioner, get 13oz conditioner or shampoo free


You can view a complete list here.

Lowes Foods - Fresh Rewards Exclusive Offers This Weekend

 

These offers are valid for 3 days - Friday, September 7 - Sunday, September 9.

 

80% Lean Fresh Ground Chuck Patties - $3.99/lb.

 

Iceburg Head of Lettuce - .88 each

Limit 2

 

Texas Pete Chili Sauce - .39 each

Limit 2

 

Dreamy Creamy Cole Slaw - $2.49/.b

 

Lowes Foods American Cheese Singles - $1.29 each

Limit 2

 

Offer Good Through Tuesday

Lowes Foods Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns .88 each

Limit 2

 

Corona - 12 pack bottles - $9.99 each

Limit 2

 



Mega Swagbucks Day

 

If you haven't signed up with Swagbucks, you definitely need to. It is a great search engine where you can earn swagbucks every time you search. I average 20-30 swagbucks a day. You can also download the Swagbucks Toolbar and Swagbucks will give you FREE swagcodes occasionally.

You can redeem your swagbucks for great prizes. My favorite prize is Amazon gift cards. With 450 swagbucks you can earn a $5 Amazon gift card. I apply my gift cards to my Amazon account and save them to use at Christmas.

You can sign up for Swagbucks here and earn 30 swagbucks just by signing up!

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 9/5-9/11

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

Remember Lowes Foods will double coupons up to .99 everday. You can use 20 coupons per transaction.



eOffers- Limit 2
Lowes Foods hamburger or hot dog buns 8 ct. - .88

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad - $1
Use .55/1 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE

Old El Paso Tortilla or Taco Shells - $1.25
Buy 3 and Use .60/3 printable coupon
Final Price -  .85 each

Old El Paso Seasoning - .75
Buy 3 and Use .60/3 printable coupon
Final Price - .35 each

Old El Paso Salsa - $1.84
Buy 3 and Use .60/3 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.44 each

Margaret Holmes Vegetables - $1
Use .35 coupon 5/13 SS
Final Price - .30 each

Lance Cracker Creations - $2
Use .75 coupon 8/12 SS
Final Price - .50 each

Post Honey Bunches of Oats - $2
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 coupon 8/19 SS
Final Price - $1.50 each

Degree Deodorant - $1

Banquet Pot Pies or Fruit Pies - .88

White Seedless Grapes, $1.27 per lb.

Limes - .25 each

4lb. Bag White Potatoes - $1.27

Thought of the Day

"Let your smile change the world but don't let the world change your life."

Author Unknown

FREE Turkey Roaster at Arbys Today 11am-1pm

 

Click here for details!  Nothing better than a FREE lunch!

Papa John's Giving Away 2 Million FREE Pizzas

 

 

 

 

Current Papa Rewards members and those who enroll at www.papajohns.com will have the chance to be randomly selected to receive one of the 120,000 free large one-topping pizzas each week of the regular season. Consumers must be members of Papa Rewards by midnight of the Sunday Night Football game on NBC to be eligible for that week's drawing. Winners will be notified that they won a free pizza each Thursday via email. The free pizza will be awarded in the form of a unique, one-time code redeemable only at papajohns.com. The code will be valid for approximately three weeks.

 

If you are not a member, sign up today!

Elle Magazine - $4.50 for a Year Subscription

Click here to subscribe to Elle Magazine for only $4.50.  Use coupon code 1556 at checkout.  Valid for today only.

Paradise Tulips - Buy One Get One FREE!

Add charm to your home and be the envy of all your friends and neighbors. Paradise Tulips were specially cultivated to thrive in almost any climate, require practically no care, and are simple to grow.

Get bright and multicolored tulips that will enhance any yard or garden, today.

Buy One Get One Free $10.00 + S&H

I love tulips and I also love that they come back year after year.  Almost time to planting bulbs for spring.

Today's Favorite Coupon = Savings on Barbie Clothes

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off any Barbie apparel item for firls.  My daughter would love a Barbie shirt.

Thought of the Day

"If you want something you've never had, then you've got to do something you've never done."

Author Unknown

Wordless Wednesday

My baby boy! 

Thought of the Day

"When someone loves you they don't have to say it, you can tell by the way they treat you."

Author Unknown

Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Prize Pack Giveaway

 

 

The sweet smell of mouth-watering desserts baking in the oven is now just a shake away!  new Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Dessert Mixes let you get to the fun faster and with less mess. Varieties include delicious Chocolate Brownie, Confetti Cupcake, and Chocolate Cupcake Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Dessert Mixes are now available in the baking aisle at your local grocers These mixes are so easy (and fun) to make that even your kids will want to get in on the action. Simply add water to the dessert mix, shake, and pour into your favorite baking pan. In a matter of minutes you and your family can enjoy that same taste you love, in a fraction of time. Fun is just a shake away! My daughter and I enjoyed making our Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour brownies.  She broke her arm last week (right arm)  and did not have a problem making the Shake-N-Pour brownies since she did not have to stir them.  We will have them for dessert tonight.  She has informed her daddy that she has a surprise for him after dinner. I have 1 prize pack to give away including:

 

 

All three varieties of the Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Dessert Mixes

60 minute baking timer

Treat stand

Oven mitt

 

 

How to enter: (5 entries per person)

- Leave me a comment telling me how they plan to "shake up" their busy routines with new Betty Crocker Shake-N-Pour Dessert Mixes?  (Required)

- 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.
Tweet this - Enter
http://www.thriftywaysandideas.com/2012/08/giveaway-back-to-school-giveaway.html

 

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

This giveaway will close on Sunday, Septemeber 9 at 9pm. The winner will emailed and posted on Monday morning. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure:  The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have been provided by Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.   All opinions are my own.

FREE eCookbook - Chicken Casserole Recipes

Free eCookbook: 12 Top Rated Chicken Casserole Recipes, featuring 20 pages of quick and easy Chicken Casserole recipes!

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 9/2-9/8

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



Colgate Optic White Toothpaste - $2.99
Receive $1 ECB
Use $1 coupon from 8/12 or 8/26 SS
Final Price - .99 each after ECB
Limit 2

Huggies - $8.97
Use $1.50 coupon 8/12 SS
Final Price - $7.47 after coupon

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



Alteril Sleep Aid - $4.99
Receive $5 RR
Final Price - FREE after RR

Mitchum or Lady Mitchum - $3
Buy 2 and Receive $4 RR
Use (2) $1 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE after coupon and RR

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






Samy Fat Foam Hair Color - $9.99
Use $5 in-ad coupon
Use $5 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE after coupons

Renu Fresh or Renu Sensitive Multi-Purpose Solution - $8.99
Receive $7 +UPR
Use $2 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE after coupons and +UPR

Colgate Total Advance or Total Toothpaste or Manual Toothbrush Max - $2.99
Use $2 in-ad coupon
Use $1 coupon 8/26 SS
Final Price - FREE after coupons

Menu Planning Monday

 

Monday - Hamburger Steaks, Baked Potatoes, Salad

Tuesday - Stromboili, Salad - Never got to this last week

Wednesday - Tilapia, Grilled Shrimp, Rice, Corn

Thursday -  Pizza, Salad

Friday - Leftovers

Saturday -  Dinner Out with Gift Card and Coupon

Sunday - I try to leave Sunday open. DH likes to cook!

You can find other great weekly menus at Menu Planning Monday at Organized Junkie!

Vistaprint - $2 Kids T-Shirts

$2 Kids' Tees at Vistaprint!  You can find kids' T-shirts everywhere. But why go generic when you can be completely unique? Show your kids how special they are with their very own personalized T-shirts - you can even let them join in on the fun!  

Turn your T-shirt order into craft time! Let your little ones choose a favorite from over 100 designs and add a silly saying, or even a favorite photo. Our design studio is easy to use and offers a variety of customization options.  Your kids with love wearing their new creations, not only because they designed it, but also because they're super comfy. This high-quality, 100% pre-shrunk cotton material can also handle the toughest of tykes. See for yourself with this special $2 kids' T-shirt offer.  Shipping Starting Price:  $4.14 Another great Christmas gift idea!

Cute Kid Creations - Christmas Gift Ideas

Order and receive 2 Personalized Books for only $19.99. Included with your purchase you will receive a FREE Bonus: 8 x 10 Personalized Canvas (a $49.99 value)*Just pay S&H.
This would be a great Christmas gift!!

Cesar - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Coupon

Click on banner and print coupon for one get one free coupon from cesar canine cuisine.

FREE Sample of Prilosec

Register and receive a free sample of Prilosec OTC.

AND THE WINNER IS....

 

The winner of the Crayola and General Mills prize pack including a $20 Target Card is:

 

Here are your random numbers:

 

38 - Angela 

 

Timestamp: 2012-09-04 15:27:38 UTC

 

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

 

Thanks to everyone for entering a new giveaway begins later today!

Thought of the Day

"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those."

Author Unknown