CAT OWNERS - FREE SAMPLE OF FANCY FEAST APPETIZERS

Click here to request.

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Home Management Binder - This is a great thing to have with a busy family and Phoebe has lots of great tips.

2) Planning and Running a Successful Yard Sale - I have been saying for 2 summers that I need to have a yard sale. My yard sale are is getting too much.

3) Easy Flower Painting - Love this idea.

4) Thrifty Wrapping Paper - I think this is too cute.

5) Unbreakable Gazing Balls - Why didn't I think of this.

6) Pixie Hollow in a Jar - The is so creative.

7) Thoughtful Ways to Brighten Someones Day - I love these ideas.

I GOT OVER $300 IN FREE JEWELRY....

.... and had fun doing it.


One of my best friends, for over 30 years, just started selling Premier Jewelry. Being the good friend that I am, I hosted her 1st party. I had 11 guests and 5 kids. We had so much fun. We played a few games, looked at beautiful jewelry and ate some great food.


To top it off, I got over $300 in FREE jewelry that consisted of :



- 5 bracelets 2-necklaces
- 2 rings 1 - slide
- 2 pairs of earrings

Hosting a party is a great way to earn free merchandise from any company that does home shows. Now would be a great time to have one, a perfect opportunity for FREE Christmas gifts.



Disclaimer:

I did not receive any kind of payment/products from Premier Jewelry for this post.

FREE CHOCOLATE FRIDAY

What is Real Chocolate Relief? Mars only uses Real Chocolate - that means its made with 100% pure, cocoa butter. Come back to www.realchocolate.com every Friday through September to get FREE* Real Chocolate coupon for your favorite Mars brand. If its Mars, then you know it is real chocolate. Give away starts 9am EST every Friday.'"

FREE CHICK-FIL-A ON LABOR DAY

Wear your favorite team jersey to Chick-fil-A on Labor Day and receive a FREE sandwich.

Click here for details.

Thought of the Day

"The ultimate source of happiness is our mental attitude."

Dalai Lama

FREE CANKER MELTS FROM WALGREENS OR RITE-AID AND A FREE SAMPLE

Click here to print a coupon for Walgreens or Rite Aid for a FREE box of CankerMelts. Coupon Expires 9/15/09.

You can also receive a FREE sample here.

What Did You Get For FREE This Week?

This week I received:


Scope Outlast Mouthwash and Toothpaste Sample
Garden and Design Magazine
P & G Sampler Pack with Coupons
Huggies Coupons
2 Ruby Tuesday - B1G1F Coupons
Burger King Coupons
Parents Magazine
Woman's Day Magazine
FREE 20 oz. Coke Coupon from Coke Rewards

Lowes Creative Home Magazine with 2 Great Coupons

COUNTY CROCK CALCIUM VITAMIN D COUPON

Click here to print. Remember to use your back button and you can print it twice.

FREE CLOROX DISINFECTING WIPES FOR TEACHERS

This school year, the National Education Association's Health Information Network and The Clorox Company will offer a coupon for a free canister of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes to teachers nationwide to help them welcome back their students, but not the germs and viruses that often come with them. Beginning today through September 5th, teachers can sign up to receive a coupon for their wipes at www.cloroxclassrooms.com, while supplies last. At the Web site, teachers can also sign up for a free "Clean Up the Classroom" kit, which features lesson plans, games, and other tools to help reduce the spread of germs.

FREE SAMPLE OF HUGGIES LITTLE MOVERS FROM WAL-MART

Click here to sign-up for your FREE sample.

Thought of the Day

"It is very rare or almost impossible that an event can be negative from all points of view."

Dalai Lama

FREE SAMPLE OF EXEDERM SKIN CREAM

Click here to order.

FREE BLUE BUNNY ASPEN OR SEDONA THIS WEEKEND ONLY

Click here to print a rebate form for a FREE Blue Bunny Aspen or Sedona product. Need to purchase item September 5 - 7.

Nothing better than FREE ice cream.

Interesting/Useful/Fun Website

"The Great Piggy Bank Adventure℠ online is a virtual board game that educates kids and adults on the importance of wise financial planning. Kids will learn about important financial concepts and use these lessons to complete the game and achieve their dream goals. While The Great Piggy Bank Adventure is designed for kids from ages 8 to 14, fun-loving adults are encouraged to play with their kids and get involved in their financial education."

Thought of the Day

"We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize."

Thich Nhat Hanh

FREE SRUBBING BUBBLES FALL CLEAN UP GIFT PACK

Click here to request. Only the first 10,000 to respond will be eligible.

If you have received a gift pack from Right at Home within the last 180 days you are not eligible.

FREE SAMPLE OF BEAR NAKED GRANOLA BAR OR CEREAL

You have 5 choices to choose from.

Click here to order.

NEW COUPONS AVAILABLE TODAY

Its the first of the month, that means the coupons have been reset on side. There are so great ones available. Print them before they are gone.

Here are a couple of my favorites:

.75 off any Welch's Grape Jelly or Jam, Any Size

.40 off any Betty Crocker Potatoes (except Potato Buds)

$1.50 off any Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entree

TASTY TUESDAY - RECIPE FOR A HAPPY HOME

Take one-half cup of

FRIENDSHIP;

add one cup of

THOUGHTFULNESS;

cream together with a pinch of powdered

TENDERNESS;

very lightly heat in a bowl of

LOYALTY

with one cup of

FAITH,

one of

HOPE,

and one of

LOVE.

Be sure to add a spoonful each of gaiety that sings and the ability to laugh at little things, moisten with sudden tears of heartfelt sympathy and bake in a good nurtured pan. Serve repeatedly.

You can find other great Recipes at Tasty Tuesday at

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.

Thought of the Day

"Do not permit the events of your daily life to bind you, but never withdraw yourself from them."

Zen saying

FREE Sample of Betty Crocker Potatoes

Click here to order.

You can choose between Betty Crocker Au Gratin or Roasted Garlic Potatoes.

Thanks to Coupon Dad (via Twitter) for this great offer.

WALGREENS COUPON - TODAY ONLY

Click here to print.

FREE SCENTED BOOKMARK

Click here to sign up for the Claire Burke Mailing List and you will receive a FREE scented bookmark.

MENU PLAN MONDAY - 8/31/09

I admit my first week of Menu Planning worked out great. Since I am doing Week 2, things are looking good. I just hope to continue.





Monday - Tacos
Tuesday - Breakfast for Dinner - Barney's Breakfast Pizza
Wednesday - Grilled Chicken Salads
Thursday - Beef Stew cooked in Crockpot
Friday - Dinner Out
Saturday - Grilling Out (Not sure what yet!)
Sunday - Dinner at Mom's

You can find other great menus for Menu Plan Monday at Organizing Junkie.

YOPLAIT DELIGHTS PARFAIT COUPON

Click here to print a coupon for $1.25.

These sound great.

ARM AND HAMMER COUPONS

Click here for coupons.

Thought of the Day

Heaven helps those who can't help themselves.

Thought of the Day

You're a divine work of art, by the Master Artist.

POCKET VIDEO CAMCORDER - $39.99

Money Saving Methods shared an awesome deal on a Dell Pocket Video Camera here. This would be a great Christmas gift. You have a choice bettern pink and silver.

Don't forget to go through ebates when ordering to earn 4% cash back. If you are not a member, you can sign up here.

Thought of the Day

Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valleys.

Billy Graham

FINALLY FRIDAY

I will not be blogging as I normally do today. Payton got sick yesterday, high fever, coughing, body aches and chills, runny nose, and I had to take her to the doctor. She has the flu.

I will be spending the day with her today. Say a prayer for her please. My baby girl is very sick.

Have a great weekend and I hope to back Monday!

FREE Bath & Body Works Lip Item with Any Purchase

Good for this weekend only.

Click here to print.

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Pizza in a Pot - I am definitely gonna try this. I love to come home and have dinner already cooked.

2) Bacon-Chipotle Twice Grilled Potatoes - This makes my mouth water.

3) Simple Snack Ideas - I love the name "Ants on a Log". Too cute.

4) Dirt Cheap DIY - Sippy Cupcake Stand - I love this idea.

5) Kmart and Sears Christmas Club - Great way to start saving for Christmas.

6) Cool School Lunches - Great ideas for your kids.

7) Ideas for Window Herb Gardening - I planted a small this year and I have really enjoyed it and used more than I thought I would.

Thought of the Day

One person with courage makes a majority.

Andrew Jackson

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

More goodies this week:


Soap Opera Digest
More Magazine
OXY Face Cleanser
Ebates Check (I just love FREE money)
FREE Baby Magazine
FREE Kraft Food and Family Magazine

Hopefully I will have some goodies waiting for me when I get home today.

FREE Sample of EOS Organic Lip Balm

Click here to order.

Thought of the Day

Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

Mark Twain

FREE Schick Slim Triple Razor

Click here to request your FREE Sample from Allyou.com

FREE SEWING MACHINE FROM LANE BRYANT HOME

I found this great deal at A Few Short Cuts. With any purchase (make sure you check out the clearance section) from Lane Bryant Home you will receive a FREE sewing machine with coupon code BHWSEWING. This will be a great gift for Christmas.

I just purchased 8-Pc Salad Set on clearance for $5.99 with shipping I paid a total of $10.98. (Savings of $ 63.99)

Great deal. Hurry before they are sold out!!!

Wordless Wednesday

Isn't this the cutest picture??

WALGREENS COUPON - WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off $25.

CVS TRIP - 8/25

Purchased:
4 Xtra Detergents - 1.99 each = $7.96
2 Glade Sense & Sprays = $10, Used (2) $4 Coupons
2 Flavored Ice - .75 each = $1.50
1 Summer Placemats (Clearance) - $1.99
1 Beverage Tub (Clearance) - $3.49
1 - Highlighter (Raincheck) .99, Used $1 Coupon
1 - Dum Dum Pops - $2.79 (Filler)

Total - $28.79
CVS Coupon - $5.00
Mfg Coupons - $ 9.00
ECBs - $9.99
CVS Gift Card - $4.31
OOP - .49

ECB Earned $3.00


My trip did not go as planned. They were out of several ECB items.

REMINDER - Free 8X10 Photo Collage at Walgreens

"Get a free 8 x 10 Photo Collage on 8/26/09 when you use the promo code FUNDAY. This offer is valid at Wagreens.com or in-stores at the photo kiosk. Shipping is free at Walgreens.com when you choose in-store pickup."

Thought of the Day

Feeling down, just look up.