Gymboree - 30% OFF Coupon Code

30% Off - Coupon Code - CFCIRCLE
Offer Expires - 11/9

You can also earn $25 Gymbucks for every $50 spent 11/6-09 - 1/11/09. For details click here.

Shipping is $6.50 and make sure you check to receive your FREE Christmas boxes.

I just placed an order for my daughter. Everything I purchased was on sale.

1 Pair of Christmas PJ's
2 Curly Clip Hair Bows
2 Pair of Pants
1 Shirt
1 Cardigan
Socks

Total - $57.40

Click here to check it out.

Thoughtful Thursday - Christmas Edition

Find an area in your home to store your gifts when purchased. I always place a folding table in my storage closet upstairs. This is where I place my gifts and do my wrapping.


From now until Christmas, Thoughtful Thursday posts will be things you can do to prepare for the holidays.

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

This week I haven't received hardly any FREE goodies:



- 3M Package of Post-It Notes and a Portable Easel Pad


What have you received for FREE?

FREE Sample of Pama Chocolate Covered Pomegrante Seeds

Click here for a FREE Sample of Pama Chocolate Covered Pomegrante Seeds.

FREE Prevention Magazine Subscription

Click here for a FREE Subscription to Prevention magazine.

Thought of the Day

Make your home environment beautiful.

Artscow - 1.99/2.99 Ornaments with FREE Shipping

Artscow - Christmas Ornaments

4 Shapes to Choose From

$1.99 per ornament for single-sided ornament

$2.99 per double-sided ornament.

Use coupon code ORNAMENT199. Click here to order.

FREE Sample of Orville Redenbacher Lime & Salt Popcorn

Click here for a FREE Sample of Orville Redenbacher's New Lime and Salt Popcorn.

Interesting/Fun/Useful Website

Priceprotectr.com - Helps you get money back on items if price has dropped. Check out the list of retailers. This would be great for big purchase items. Register your purchases and emails will arrive when the prices have fallen. Claim the cash with an email, phone clal or store visit.

Do You Have A Freezer??

I just read an interesting article here. I do have a freezer and find it very useful in having it. I like to keep it stocked with items that we eat regularly which I find on sale. I also have to keep room for deer meat since my husband is a deer hunter. In the long run, the electric bill may eat up my savings but I love to have food on hand. I don't have to grocery shop as much and I'm always prepared.



Do you have a freezer??

FREE Sample of Kickbutt Amped Energy Ballz

Click here for a FREE Sample of Kickbutt Amped Energy Ballz.

Thought of the Day

Refuse to label yourself. Just because you have failed doesn't mean you are a failure. Just because you have acted shy in the past doesn't meanyou can't change.

Great Printable Coupons for Christmas Shopping

Printable Coupons

Yankee Candle - $10 off $25 purchase - Expires 11/29

Aeropostale - $10 off $40 Purchase - Expires 11/9

Joann Fabric & Craft Stores - 40% off of 1 Item - Expires 11/15

Hobby Lobby - 40% off of 1 Item - Expires 11/8

American Eagle - 20% off your Purchase - Expires 11/5

Borders - 20% off 1 Item - Expires 11/12

Gymboree - 30% off Entire Purchase - Valid 11/6 - 11/9 - Instore and online


If you have found any great printable coupons, please share.

Tasty Tuesday - 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix
thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using)
and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to
cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).

And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?

Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any
time of the day or night!

Free Sample of Nexxus Shampoo and Conditioner

Click here for your FREE Sample.

Election Day

No matter who you are voiting for.........Don't forget to VOTE TODAY!!

Thought of the Day

It's not your fault if everything isn't right and everyone isn't happy.

FREE Sample of Mystery Shampoo and Conditioner

Thanks to Money Saving Mom, you can click here to receive your sample of shampoo and conditioner. You can also sign up to receive an email on 11/24, when the name of the shampoo/conditioner is revealed.

Multi-Use Item - Ziplock Bag

5 Things to do with a Ziploc Bag:

1) Tear open and make a changing pad.

2) Pack acccessories in when traveling.

3) Use to knead dough.

4) Create a temporary funnel.

5) Clean your showerhead. Pour a little white vineager ina bag and rubber band it to the showerhead and soak for 30 minutes.

Eight Extreme Ways to Save Money

Click here to read.

Thought of the Day

Sit up straight.

Thought of the Day

Balance your working time with play.

FREE Pictures at Walgreens

Great time to get those Halloween pictures developed.

GREAT CHRISTMAS DEALS

Freebies 4 Mom

Heather at Freebies 4 Mom has a great website. She offers lots of coupons, freebies, sweepstakes and giveaways. I visit her site almost everyday and I felt like I hit the jackpot yesterday. This a great deal for Christmas that I will definitely take advantage of.

Freebies 4 Mom: Free Kodak Gallery Photo Cards

Thought of the Day

The more effort you put out, the luckier you'll get.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Another week has come and gone. This week has flown by to me. Less than 2 months until Christmas, and less than 1 month until Thanksgiving. Time will really begin to fly. Between shopping, office parties, get-togethers, celebrating the season with friends and family the next 2 months will really fly by.

I hope you have a great weekend and ...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Is anyone going to a costume party tonight or just trick or treating with the kids??

GIVEAWAY WINNER!!

THE WINNER IS.......

#41 - AMI

I have sent an email to the winner. If Ami does not reply within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. Thanks to all who signed up for it. There will more giveaways in the near future.

Winner was chosen by randomnumbergenerator.com.

Sample Review

All Small & Mighty Free Clear

Thanks to MomSelect I received a sample of All Small & Mighty Free Clear in the mail. I decided to test the product and found great results. I have always used Dreft on Payton's clothes but once and she broke out from head to toe so I switched back to Dreft. I washed 1 outfit in All to test the product. I was very happy with the results. Payton wore the outfit and did not have an allergic reaction. All is hypoallergenic with is perfect for sensitive skin and new babies. It is free of perfumes or dyes and it is recommended by dermatologists for sensitive skin. I will be using again. If you would like to try it, go to All Small & Mighty to request a $1 coupon.

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found this Week

1) Chocolate Fondue in your Crockpot - I have found the perfect use for my mini crockpot. I can't wait to make it.

2) November Monthly Menu Planner - Amy has some great ideas with recipes here.

3) Thrifty Chrismtas Gift Idea - Nice idea if you have several kids to buy for.

4) Dollar Day Challenge - A great way to save money!

5) Butternut Squash Soup - This sounds simple to make.

Thought of the Day

Every once in a while, spoil yourself.

What Did You Get for FREE this Week?

This week I have gotten:

FREE Stationery (Not sure why I received this but it is cute)
FREE Book
FREE Build-A-Bear animal
FREE Woman's Day magazine
FREE Razors
FREE Shaving Cream


What did you get for FREE this week?

BLACK FRIDAY ADS

If you one of those people that get out early on Friday after Thanksgiving to take advantage of the Christmas sales.......please check out BLACKFRIDAY.info. There is already some sale ads posted. I heard this on my local news this morning and checked the site. I did see ads for Sears and Walmart. This is a great way to start planning your shopping day. I did get up early last year and found some great deals.

Thoughtful Thursday - Christmas Edition

Write out your Christmas list today. Beside each person write an amount you plan to spend. This way you can set a budget and not overspend when buying gifts. This prevents from having to use your credit cards.

From now until Christmas, Thoughtful Thursday posts will be things you can do to prepare for the holidays.

Thought of the Day

Know that you are much more than just your looks.

CVS Advisory Panel

If you haven't signed up for this, now is the time. CVS Advisory Panel sends you surveys to fill out in exchanged for FREE ECBs. Surveys vary in content and length. I received one over the weekend that took approximately 3 minutes to complete and I will receive $5 in ECBs.

Interesting/Fun/Useful Website - MobiStories.com

Virtual Stories for Kids - Age 1-10. Kids love to be on the computer. Here is a great way for them to do something educational. They can enjoy a virtual book. Since reading is a very important skill for a child to learn here is way a child can enjoy reading a book but on a screen.


Check out Mobistories. I downloaded a book for my 2 year old over the weekend and she loved it. You can download to your computer, iPOD, iPHONE, and as MP3's.


Mobistories has give me a great deal to share with you. You can download up to $15.00 of MobiStories for FREE!! Use Promotion Code - BSM131A.


Let me know what you think!

Thought of the Day

Always have a short term and a long term goal to work towards.

Reminder -- FREE Tacos for America TODAY!!

Steal a Base, Steal a Taco

A base has been stolen in the 2008 MLB World Series, now America gets a FREE taco!!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 2pm - 6pm

to get one (1) FREE crunchy Seasoned Beef Taco.

You watched. You waited. Now you get a free taste of Taco Bell. A stolen base has never tasted so good. Click here for details and Terms and Conditions.

Tasty Tuesday

I have shared this recipe before but my husband got in a cooking mood Saturday and I had you what he made. It was wonderful. We also added a scoop of vanilla ice cream too.

FRUIT SONKER

1 Cup Self-Rising Flour

1-1/4 Cup Sugar 1 Stick Butter (Melted)

1 Cup Milk 2 Cups Fruit (Berries, Peaches Etc.)

1 Tsp. Vanilla Flavoring

Place fruit and ¼ cup of water, ¼ cup of sugar in pot to boil. Add vanilla flavoring. Mix flour, sugar, butter (melted) together. Pour into a 9 x 13 pan. Pour fruit over mixture after boiling. Bake 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Hint: Some people like to add more milk to make it extremely moist.

FALL IS HERE!!

The city has a beautiful fall display. We took advantage of it and made some great photos over the weekend.

Thought of the Day

Make the effort, even if you're not sure of the outcome.

GIVEAWAY!!!

GIVEAWAY!!!

Thanks to MomSelect I have a $10 Bear Buck$ gift card to giveaway for Build-A-Bear.

This would make a great stocking stuffer or gift for someone on your Christmas list.

All you have to do is a leave a comment telling me what you would do with the gift card if you won and make sure you include your email address.

The winner will be chosen randon. All entries need to be in by Thursday, October 30 at 9pm. I will announce a winner on Halloween !

Considering Purchasing a Cell Phone for Your Child ?

If so, then consider Kajeet. Kajeet is a cell phone service for kids. No contract needed, you pay as you go with rates as lower than $10 a month. With Kajeet you have a TimeManger which lets you decide when the phone can or can't be for calls and text. You have a WalletManager which allows parents to decide which calls they will pay for and which calls the child needs to pay for. You have a ContactManager which allows you to block calls and texts you don't want to child to receive. The phone also includes a GPS locator. You can use all of these options by going to their website.

Kajeet has given me a Special $10 bonus airtime offer for anyone who is interested in their phones. Use "BONUS10" to receive a $10 credit. Offer expires February 1, 2009.

Payton's 2nd Birthday Party!!

After all my worries the party at McDonalds turned out great. Payton had loads of fun and really enjoyed her cake and presents. She even got something a little extra. A bus load of cheerleaders came in during the party. The cheerleaders decided to sing Happy Birthday to Payton and she loved it and as you see her dad enjoyed it too!!














Cheerleaders singing Happy Birthday!




























She had an Elmo birthday cake.














She loved opening her gifts with her daddy's help.























She loved the playplace at McDonalds.
























She got a tricycle from Mema and .....

















and a small Barbie Jeep from mom and dad.

Multi-Use Items - Tackle Box and Shoe Rack

A great thing to use to store art supplies. You can keep markers, glue, crayons, scissors, organized together in one place.

A convenient way to organize and store small toys. Example - dolls, barbie dolls, stuffed animals etc. Things are visible with a see through front.