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Friday, February 3, 2012
Today's Favorite Coupon = Great Deal on Muir Glen Products
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
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Hallmark - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Coupon
Remember - You can also get 3 FREE cards at CVS this week.
My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods - 2/1-2/6
P&G Sale This Week
Coupon Matchups are in the ad. Also, there is a promotion - Buy $30 in participating products and recive a $10 prepaid card by mail.
Colgate Toothpaste 6.4oz - $1
Use .50/1 coupon 1/29 RP
Final Price - FREE
Fresh Express Salad - .98
Baking Potatoes - .68/lb
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.99/lb.
Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza - $1.25
Buy 3 and Use .75/3 coupon 1/29 RP
Final Price - .75 each
Dean's Dip - $1.50
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 coupon 1/15 RP
Final Price - $1 each
Heluva Good Dip - $1.79
Use .75/1 coupon 12/11 RP
Final Price - .29 each
Shopping Trip for Exchange and Needed Items
Purchased:
2 - Rolls of Wrapping Paper - 2/$5.99
1 - Tissue Paper - $1.49 (had to have something to put my total over $6 before tax)
Used $2 and $4Reward Certificates
Total OOP - $2.08
Exchange:
Cute Summer Outift - $3.02 OOP
I don't understand why some people receive gifts that are the wrong size and don't exchange them. A former co-worker would never exchange anything she received as a gift. Gift receipts are always included in any clothing gift that I give. I want to make sure the recipient has the receipt to exchange.
Another Trip to CVS This Week
Purchased:
3 American Greetings Cards - .99 each = $2.97, Received $3 ECB
2 Dawn Dish Detergent - .98, Used (2) .25 coupons = $1.46
Total OOP - $4.78
Now I have a $3 ECB and a $10 CVS Cash Card for next week.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
My Shopping Trip to CVS
Transaction #1
3 - Mtn. Dew 12 packs- 3/$10
1 - Cadbury Egg - .87
Total OOP - 11.74
Received - 4.00 ECB and .87 ECB
Who can resist FREE candy? Drinks are something I always stock up on and with the ECB deal, you can get a 12 pack for $2.
Transaction #2
21 - Xtra Laundray Detergent - $1.49 each = $31.29
Used $4.87 ECB
Used $10 CVS Cash Card from last week
Total OOP - $17.73
Received $10 CVS Cash Card
I was so excited that my CVS actually had 21 detergents. With the $10 CVS Cash Card deal, each bottle only costs $1.01. I have used Xtra laundry detergent before and I like it. Very happy with my deal and I have a great stockpile now.
Wordless Wednesday
I love the look on Bryson's face. Poor thing is surrounded by little girls all the time. He looks in shock that he is actually sitting and chatting with another little boy. Too cute!!
FREE Sample of Quaker Oatmeal Squares
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
GIVEAWAY - Home Management Binder Printables
Phoebe at Getting Freedom has a wonderful item to help you manage your home with a Home Management Binder - Finding Freedom Through Organization. Everything you may possibly need to help manage your home is included - monthly calendars, menu and grocery planning, weekly tasks, sheets needed to keep your finances organized, goals, and maintenance. Any and everything you could possibly think of is included. Perfect for every home.
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Thought of the Day
"To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness."
Robert Muller
Robert Muller
Monday, January 30, 2012
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Hallmark or American Greeting Cards
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Buy 3 .99 cards
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Dawn Dish Detergent - .98
Use .50/1 or .25/1 coupon 1/1 P&G
Final Price - As low as .48 each
Buy $30, Receive $10 CVS Cash Card
Deal Idea:
Buy 21 Xtra Detergent - $1.49 = $31.29
Receive $10 CVS Cash Card
Final Price - $1.01 each
Blink Tears Eye Care - $8
Receive $8 RR
Final Price - FREE after RR
Pur-Absorb Iron Supplement - $10
Receive $10 RR
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St. Joseph Enteric Aspirin - $2
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True2go Blood Glucose Monitor - $9.99
$9.99 MIR (found on product)
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Buy 15 Pepsi 2L at $1
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Final Price - .66 each after +UP Reward
Tips for Cooking Healthy Meals with Kids
Cooking in my home is family activity. My husband and I both like to cook and we are trying to pass along the joy of cooking to our children. When we are in the kitchen preparing a meal, normally the whole family is in there. A family that cooks together stays together!
Including my children when cooking is a great way to spend quality time as a family. It is a great way for kids to learn numbers, names of kitchen utensils and gadgets, and to see the finished product when they help. Here is a few tips I use to cook healthy meals with kids.
- Variety - I always try to cook a variety of foods. This way my kids will like more kinds of foods. Having something different each week gives them something to look forward to.
- Choices - I often give my 5 year old daughter a few choices of items to choose from to cook. Giving her the chance to decide encourages her at meal time to eat.
- Kids Help - My daughter loves to help cook. She enjoys breaking eggs, mixing, spreading butter, and even washing dishes. When baking, I measure everything for her and she does the mixing. She loves to be able to tell everyone that she made this.
- Cook Food Different Ways - Sweet potatoes is a hit in my house. My kids love them. Sometimes I bake them and other times I mash or make chips. I like to show them that you can prepare one food many ways.
- Gardening - Each summer we plant a small garden of vegetables that my kids love. They enjoy the garden process of planting, watering, watching them grow and picking. Picking the vegetables is very exciting for them and they can't for dinner so we can eat their vegetables.
- Try New Things - I encourage my children to try new things. Don't look at something and say you don't like that. You have to try it and see. Most of the time, they do like it and if they don't, that's fine, they don't have to eat it.
- Cook with Rice - We do like to cook with rice. Our favorite way to serve rice is with chicken or shrimp stir-fry. A healthy, well balanced meals that everyone loves.
Cooking is great activity to do as a family. We try to cook together as often as possible. My children love to cook. My daughter got an Easy Bake Oven for her birthday and we have used it often. I hope that her love of cooking will continue and it will be something that she too can share with others.
To empower and encourage parents to connect with their kids, one meal at a time, Uncle Ben’s has launched an exciting national contest called Ben’s Beginners! By entering the contest, you could win $20,000, along with a $50,000 grant towards a cafeteria makeover for your child’s school . In addition, you will have a chance to appear on The Rachael Ray show! Uncle Ben’s is calling for parents with children ages 5-12 to submit a 2-3 minute video of you cooking a rice-based dish with your children. For more info on the contest, please check out Ben’s Beginners on Facebook!
About Uncle Ben’sUncle Ben’s®, the number one rice brand in America, is proud to offer a wide range of rice dishes with flavors and textures that will help bring more to your meals, both for convenient side dishes and savory main courses. Uncle Ben’s® offers a wide variety of white, whole grain brown, and flavored rices in cook times ranging from 30 minutes to 90 seconds, as well as rice for food service operations such as restaurants, schools and hospitals. The first mass-produced parboiled rice, Uncle Ben’s® is the top-selling branded rice in the United States and products can be found in more than 100 countries worldwide. Uncle Ben’s® Brand products are manufactured by Mars Food NA, part of Mars, Incorporated. For more information, visit www.UncleBens.com.
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Disclaimer: “I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Uncle Ben’s blogging program, for 8,000 My SocialMoms Rewards Points. For more information on how you can participate, click here.”
Including my children when cooking is a great way to spend quality time as a family. It is a great way for kids to learn numbers, names of kitchen utensils and gadgets, and to see the finished product when they help. Here is a few tips I use to cook healthy meals with kids.
- Variety - I always try to cook a variety of foods. This way my kids will like more kinds of foods. Having something different each week gives them something to look forward to.
- Choices - I often give my 5 year old daughter a few choices of items to choose from to cook. Giving her the chance to decide encourages her at meal time to eat.
- Kids Help - My daughter loves to help cook. She enjoys breaking eggs, mixing, spreading butter, and even washing dishes. When baking, I measure everything for her and she does the mixing. She loves to be able to tell everyone that she made this.
- Cook Food Different Ways - Sweet potatoes is a hit in my house. My kids love them. Sometimes I bake them and other times I mash or make chips. I like to show them that you can prepare one food many ways.
- Gardening - Each summer we plant a small garden of vegetables that my kids love. They enjoy the garden process of planting, watering, watching them grow and picking. Picking the vegetables is very exciting for them and they can't for dinner so we can eat their vegetables.
- Try New Things - I encourage my children to try new things. Don't look at something and say you don't like that. You have to try it and see. Most of the time, they do like it and if they don't, that's fine, they don't have to eat it.
- Cook with Rice - We do like to cook with rice. Our favorite way to serve rice is with chicken or shrimp stir-fry. A healthy, well balanced meals that everyone loves.
Cooking is great activity to do as a family. We try to cook together as often as possible. My children love to cook. My daughter got an Easy Bake Oven for her birthday and we have used it often. I hope that her love of cooking will continue and it will be something that she too can share with others.
To empower and encourage parents to connect with their kids, one meal at a time, Uncle Ben’s has launched an exciting national contest called Ben’s Beginners! By entering the contest, you could win $20,000, along with a $50,000 grant towards a cafeteria makeover for your child’s school . In addition, you will have a chance to appear on The Rachael Ray show! Uncle Ben’s is calling for parents with children ages 5-12 to submit a 2-3 minute video of you cooking a rice-based dish with your children. For more info on the contest, please check out Ben’s Beginners on Facebook!
About Uncle Ben’sUncle Ben’s®, the number one rice brand in America, is proud to offer a wide range of rice dishes with flavors and textures that will help bring more to your meals, both for convenient side dishes and savory main courses. Uncle Ben’s® offers a wide variety of white, whole grain brown, and flavored rices in cook times ranging from 30 minutes to 90 seconds, as well as rice for food service operations such as restaurants, schools and hospitals. The first mass-produced parboiled rice, Uncle Ben’s® is the top-selling branded rice in the United States and products can be found in more than 100 countries worldwide. Uncle Ben’s® Brand products are manufactured by Mars Food NA, part of Mars, Incorporated. For more information, visit www.UncleBens.com.
More info on Uncle Ben’s: http://www.unclebens.com/
Uncle Ben’s on Facebook
Check out recipe ideas from Uncle Ben’s.
Disclaimer: “I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Uncle Ben’s blogging program, for 8,000 My SocialMoms Rewards Points. For more information on how you can participate, click here.”
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Menu Planning Monday - 1/30
Last week's menu was a disaster. I did not fix one thing that I had planned. So I am going to try again this week.
Monday - Hot Dogs with Homemade Slaw, Oven Fries
Tuesday - Tacos with Spanish Rice
Wednesday - Chicken Parmesan, Salad, and Bread
Thursday - Baked Potato, Salad with Grilled Vegetables
Friday - Grilled Chicken, Quartered Potatoes, Carrots
Saturday - Date Night - hopefully
Sunday - I always leave Sunday open because my dh likes to plan our menu and do most of the cooking.
You can find other great weekly menus at Menu Planning Monday at Organized Junkie!
Thought of the Day
"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today."
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week
- 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 and filed new coupons for future shopping trips.
- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including - lip balm, dish detergent (full size bottle), dryer sheets, and lotion. Received more lotion samples in the mail this week.
- Payton had a Keebler Fudge Jumbo Stick cookie sample that I received in the mail for her snack one day.
- We did NOT eat out at all last week except for Saturday. We used a gift card we received for Christmas plus I had a 25% off our total. I really enjoyed dinner out.
- Went shopping on Wednesday to take advantage of some great deals.
- Only used my dishwasher once this week.
- Received 2 FREE CFLs from my power company.
- DH built a small barn for Payton's pony with FREE lumber from our very nice neighbor. Can't beat that. I definitely owe him a favor.
- With the 60 degree weather we are having, I took the kids to the park one afternoon while we were out running errands = FREE Entertainment.
- Shopped CVS for some great deals that I need and to add to my stockpile.
- Shopped Save a Lot for some great deals.
- Wrote a sponsored post and earn 8000 points that I can exchange for Amazon gift cards.
- My Comment Saturday discussion was about filing a complaint with Ruby Tuesday for the service and food I received last week. I got a $40 coupon for bad experience.
- Printed coupons for future shopping trips.
- Recevied 3 FREE magazines in the mail that I enjoyed reading.
- Received a full size bottle of Purex Crystals and Jockey Sports Bra to review and giveaway.
- Shopped Lowes Foods for some great deals and a couple of things I had to have.
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My Shopping Trip to Lowes Foods
I was excited to see the sale ad Lowes Foods this week. Several items on sale that I had on my list.
Here is what I purchased.
4 - Sargento Shredded Cheese - $2, Used (2) .40/2 coupons = $1.60 each = $6.40
4 - Hulluva Block Cheese - $2.50, Used (4) .50/1 coupons = $1.50 each = $6
2 - Velveeta Skillet Meals - $1.50, Used (2) .50/1 coupons = .50 each = $1
4 - Zesta Crackers $2.00 each, Used (2) $1/2 coupons = $1.50 each = $6
2 - French Breads - .99 with in-ad coupon = $1.98
1 - Grapes - omg at the price - $6.06
1 - Gallon of Milk - $4.09
Total - $33.60
Cheese is used often in my house and my stockpile had ran out. Velveeta meals were very cheap so I purchased 2 to try. Great to have on hand for a quick meal. Zesta crackers is a favorite of dh's. The French bread can be used for meals and sandwiches. I always try to keep some kind of fresh fruit and this week my children wanted grapes. I totally looked at the price of the grapes wrong....OMG! My little man goes through a gallon of milk every couple of days and I was getting low. The price of milk is outrageous.
Here is what I purchased.
4 - Sargento Shredded Cheese - $2, Used (2) .40/2 coupons = $1.60 each = $6.40
4 - Hulluva Block Cheese - $2.50, Used (4) .50/1 coupons = $1.50 each = $6
2 - Velveeta Skillet Meals - $1.50, Used (2) .50/1 coupons = .50 each = $1
4 - Zesta Crackers $2.00 each, Used (2) $1/2 coupons = $1.50 each = $6
2 - French Breads - .99 with in-ad coupon = $1.98
1 - Grapes - omg at the price - $6.06
1 - Gallon of Milk - $4.09
Total - $33.60
Cheese is used often in my house and my stockpile had ran out. Velveeta meals were very cheap so I purchased 2 to try. Great to have on hand for a quick meal. Zesta crackers is a favorite of dh's. The French bread can be used for meals and sandwiches. I always try to keep some kind of fresh fruit and this week my children wanted grapes. I totally looked at the price of the grapes wrong....OMG! My little man goes through a gallon of milk every couple of days and I was getting low. The price of milk is outrageous.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Five Mom Inspired Driving Tips
Driving is something that should be taken very seriously no matter who you are. Since becoming a mom of two small kids, I think my driving habits have changed. Not only am I responsible for myself while driving but I am responsible for my children too. Here is 5 tips that I follow when driving to keep everyone safe.
1) Buckle Up - Always, Always, Always buckle up. First thing I do is make sure my children are fastened safely into their car seats. Not only do I check buckles but I make sure belts are tight, straightened and adjusted properly. Having a twisted strap can cause a child to complain or cry and you will not have a very enjoyable ride with upset kids. After the kids are buckled in, I then buckle myself up.
2) Organize - I have come to realize it is necessary for me to have certain things out and handy to pass to my children. This keeps me from having to find a certain item while driving or from having to pull over somewhere to find something. For my 18 month old, I make sure I have his towel, pacifier and cup are within reach. These things keep him happy while riding and no one wants a crying baby.
3) Check Gas Tank - As a mom, I NEVER want to be stranded on the road alone or with my children. I make sure I have plenty of gas before heading out. I also have certain gas stations that I use that are in a safe neighborhood and have a competitive price on gas. This keeps me and family safe and also helps me save money.
4) Maintenance - I keep a close check on my vehicles service schedule. I try to do everything possible to keep my vehicle in great working condition. This also helps to keep me and my family from having vehicles problems and from becoming stranded. Another great way to save money in preventing problems from occurring.
5) Cell Phone Safety - Absolutely no texting while driving. There is no way possible that I can drive a vehicle and text . I don't understand how or why people do this. When texting you are just asking for an accident to happen. I do talk on the phone but I make sure I am in an area where there is not a lot of congestion. I try to keep my calls short and make only necessary calls. They too can be very distracting.
As a mom, safety is one of the most important things you can do for your family. Moms constantly try to prevent their children from getting hurt. Driving is no exception. To me nothing would be worse than have a wreck while driving and it be my fault. Before I get behind the wheel, I try to do everything possible to keep everyone safe.
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1) Buckle Up - Always, Always, Always buckle up. First thing I do is make sure my children are fastened safely into their car seats. Not only do I check buckles but I make sure belts are tight, straightened and adjusted properly. Having a twisted strap can cause a child to complain or cry and you will not have a very enjoyable ride with upset kids. After the kids are buckled in, I then buckle myself up.
2) Organize - I have come to realize it is necessary for me to have certain things out and handy to pass to my children. This keeps me from having to find a certain item while driving or from having to pull over somewhere to find something. For my 18 month old, I make sure I have his towel, pacifier and cup are within reach. These things keep him happy while riding and no one wants a crying baby.
3) Check Gas Tank - As a mom, I NEVER want to be stranded on the road alone or with my children. I make sure I have plenty of gas before heading out. I also have certain gas stations that I use that are in a safe neighborhood and have a competitive price on gas. This keeps me and family safe and also helps me save money.
4) Maintenance - I keep a close check on my vehicles service schedule. I try to do everything possible to keep my vehicle in great working condition. This also helps to keep me and my family from having vehicles problems and from becoming stranded. Another great way to save money in preventing problems from occurring.
5) Cell Phone Safety - Absolutely no texting while driving. There is no way possible that I can drive a vehicle and text . I don't understand how or why people do this. When texting you are just asking for an accident to happen. I do talk on the phone but I make sure I am in an area where there is not a lot of congestion. I try to keep my calls short and make only necessary calls. They too can be very distracting.
As a mom, safety is one of the most important things you can do for your family. Moms constantly try to prevent their children from getting hurt. Driving is no exception. To me nothing would be worse than have a wreck while driving and it be my fault. Before I get behind the wheel, I try to do everything possible to keep everyone safe.
About Esurance With a wealth of easy-to-use online tools as well as 24/7 expert service, Esurance is making car insurance smarter from quote to claim. Everything we do is done with the goal of saving you time, hassle, hair-tearing-out, and oh yes, money too. Use the Esurance Coverage Counselor® to help you figure out the exact coverage limits you need. File a claim (and send pics of the accident) from your mobile phone. Call anytime — and by that we mean anytime — to talk to a friendly expert about discounts. Do what you need to do, when you need to do it. And do it with ease. That's what Esurance is all about.
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My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 1/25-1/31
Lot of great deals this week!
Whole Fryers - .79/lb.
Russett Potatoes - 1.97 for 5lbs.
French Bread - .99 after in-ad coupon
Sargento Shredded Cheese - $2
Buy 2 and Use .55/2 coupon 1/22 SS
Final Price - $1.45 each
Heluva Good Chunk Cheese - $2.50
Use .50/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.50 each
Minute Rice - $1.79
Use .50/1 coupon - Feb. All You magazine
Final Price - .79
Velveeta Cheesy Skillets - $1.50
Use .50/1 printable coupon
Final Price - .50
Barilla Pasta - $1.25
Buy 2 Whole Grain Pastas and Use $1/2 printable coupon
Final Price - .75 each after coupons
Beech-Nut Baby Food - .50
Use $1/3 printable coupon
Final Price -.50 for 3
Beech-Nut Cereal - $1.89
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Final Price - .39 after coupon
Zesta Saltines - $2
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 coupon 12/11 RP
Final Price - $1.50
Pulling my coupons for a trip to Lowes Foods now!
Today's Favorite Coupon = Savings on Coffee
My Shopping Trip to CVS
CVS had exactly what I needed on sale this week. I was excited to go shopping.
Here is what I purchased.
4 - Coke 2 Liters - 4/$5
1 - Palmolive - .88, Used .40/1 coupon = .48
2 - Pantene Shampoo - 3.33 each = 6.66, Used $3/2 coupon = $3.66
1 - Charmin Ultra Toilet Tissue - $9.99, Used .25/1 coupon = $9.74
2- Bounty Paper Towels - $5.99 = $11.98 (my CVS did have Bounty Basics so they substituted regular bounty) - , Used (2) .25/1 coupons = $11.48
Total - $30.36
Used $1 ECB
Total OOP - $29.36
Received $10 Cash Card
Since I am stockpiling mode again, I really need to stock up on charmin and bounty. Pantene is one of my favorites and I couldn't resist the deal. I had a .40/1 Palmolive coupon from the mfr so I took advantage of this deal. Coke is a favorite for us so I was excited when it was included in the $30 deal. It has been a while since I have been to CVS so I didn't have alot of ECBs to roll. Now, I hope not to spend as much on my next trip.
Here is what I purchased.
4 - Coke 2 Liters - 4/$5
1 - Palmolive - .88, Used .40/1 coupon = .48
2 - Pantene Shampoo - 3.33 each = 6.66, Used $3/2 coupon = $3.66
1 - Charmin Ultra Toilet Tissue - $9.99, Used .25/1 coupon = $9.74
2- Bounty Paper Towels - $5.99 = $11.98 (my CVS did have Bounty Basics so they substituted regular bounty) - , Used (2) .25/1 coupons = $11.48
Total - $30.36
Used $1 ECB
Total OOP - $29.36
Received $10 Cash Card
Since I am stockpiling mode again, I really need to stock up on charmin and bounty. Pantene is one of my favorites and I couldn't resist the deal. I had a .40/1 Palmolive coupon from the mfr so I took advantage of this deal. Coke is a favorite for us so I was excited when it was included in the $30 deal. It has been a while since I have been to CVS so I didn't have alot of ECBs to roll. Now, I hope not to spend as much on my next trip.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
FREE Beech-Nut Stage 4 Toddler Kit Sample
FREE 1 Year Subscription to Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Purex Crystals and Jockey Sports Bra Review, Giveaway and Coupon
As a Purex Insider, I recently received a bottle of Purex Crystals and a Jockey Sports Bra to review and give away. The winner will receive the same thing I received, a Jockey Tech Terry Performance Sports Bra and a bottle of Purex Crystals.
I enjoy wearing sports bras. I think they are very comfortable and give me the support I need. I wore them often while I was pregnant and for several weeks after I gave birth. The Jockey Tech Terry Performance Sports Bra was great. I requested the same size that I normally wear but I do wish that I had went up a size. I am not sure if they run small but you may consider going up a size when purchasing one for yourself. Here is the stats for the Jockey Sports Bra.
Jockey is offering a 20% coupon for your purchase of a sports bra. The top 20 bloggers who drive the most readers to the coupon will win $100 gift card. Enjoy and thanks!
Liquid fabric softeners contain softening oils, which prevent moisture wicking fabrics from working. Purex Crystals is an innovative freshening product that doesn't use oil for softening, so it can be used on all types of laundry.
- Athletic Wear
- Towels
- Children's sleepwear
- and everything else - including your Jockey sports bra.
My favorite thing about Purex Crystals is that you can add them to the beginning of the wash. There is no going back at the right time to add the fabric softener. I have tried all of the Purex Crystals and I love all the scents. Purex Crystals are 92% natural crystals that infuse your laundry with long lasting freshness - weeks not days.
How to enter: (5 entries per person)
Required:
- Leave me a comment and let know if you have tried Purex Crystals.
4 Extra Entries:
- 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.
- 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.
- "Like" me on Facebook and leave me a comment telling me you did.
This giveaway will close on Sunday, January 29 at 9pm (EST). The winner will emailed and announced on Monday morning . You will have 48 hours to respond or a
new winner will be chosen.
Disclosure: Jockey and Purex provided free samples of their products so I could review them. However, all of the opinions expressed here are my own.
Today's Favorite Coupon = $1.10/3 Pillsbury...
Disclosure: I received this information and coupon offer from Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark. No other compensation was received.
Monday, January 23, 2012
My Favorite Drugstore Deals This Week - 1/22-1/28
Estroven Maximum Strength (28ct.) $9.99
Receive $9.99 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Blistex Deep Renewal, Fruit Smoothie, Silk & Shine, Medicated Ointment or Revive & Restore - $2.87
Receive $2 ECB
Use .35/1 coupon 1/22 SS
Final Price - .32 after coupon and ECB
Limit 1
Palmolive Dish Detergent - .88 each
Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner - 3/$9.99
Buy 2 and Use $3/2 coupon 1/1 P&G
Final Price - $1.83 each
Spend $30, Earn $10 Gift Card
(This is great for me, since I am almost out of paper towels and toilet tissue.)
Coke 2 Liters 4/$5
Coke 12 packs - 4/$10
Charmin - 16 pack - $9.99
Use .25/1 coupon 1/1 P&G
Final Price - $9.74
Bounty Basic Paper Towels - $5.99
Use .25/1 coupon 1/1 P&G
Final Price - $5.74
Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:
Ultimate Flurry Protein Bar - $1.99
Receive $1.99 RR
Final Price - FREE after RR
Renew Life Flush & Be Fit 14 Day Kit - $20
Receive $20 Mail in Rebate
Use $5/1 coupon from Walgreens Store Coupon Book
Final Price - FREE + $5 moneymaker
Theraflu - $4.99
Receive $1 RR
Receive $5 Retail Gift Card from Theraflu Printable
Final Price - FREE + $1.01 moneymaker
Walgreens TRUEresult Blood Glucose Monitor - $12.99
Receive $12.99 Mail In Rebate
Final Price - FREE after rebate
Here is a list of my favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:
Palmer's Valentines Candy - 2/$1.98
Buy 2, Get $1 +UP Reward
Final Price - .98 for 2 after +UP Reward
Limit 2
CFL Light Bulbs 1 pk - $3.99
Buy 1, Receive $3 +UP Reward
Final Price- .99 after +UP Reward
Limit 2
Menu Planning Monday - 1/22
Here is my menu plan for this week. You will notice a couple of repeats from last week, since my menu got changed several times. Hopefully, this week we can stay on schedule.
Monday - Baked Potato and Salad with Grilled Vegetables
AC Moore Coupons
50% off any one Regular Priced Item
60% off any Framing order plus take an additional $10 off
Also, there is a coupon for Double Points on your AC Moore Rewards Card when you spend $25 in one transaction.
Click here to print!
My Shopping Trip to Save a Lot
I am in stockpiling mode. There are lots of things that I have ran out of and a few items that I needed immediately. Here is a list of what I purchased. (Sorry no picture, my dear hubby put everything away before I could take a picture.)
1 - 18 ct. Eggs - $1.99
4 - Pizza and Ham Lunchmakers - .99 each
1 - 4 pack of Pudding - .89
1 - Cabbage - .39/lb = $1.14
2 - Shredded Cheese - $2 each
1 - Cereal - $1
1 - Chips - $1.29
1 - 12 pack of Pop Tarts - $1.99
2 - Muffin Mixes - .89 each
Total OOP - $19.48
I was down to my last egg and the 18 ct was a better deal. Payton loves the lunchmakers and they are great for lunch or snacks. Payton requested the pudding so I gave in. The cabbage will be used to make slaw and I also love to saute it with a little olive oil. I was also completely out of cheese. My stockpile of cheese is gone. I hope to find a great deal soon. I was also running low on cereal. Chips will be eaten with sandwiches. The muffin mixes will come in handy for breakfast.
1 - 18 ct. Eggs - $1.99
4 - Pizza and Ham Lunchmakers - .99 each
1 - 4 pack of Pudding - .89
1 - Cabbage - .39/lb = $1.14
2 - Shredded Cheese - $2 each
1 - Cereal - $1
1 - Chips - $1.29
1 - 12 pack of Pop Tarts - $1.99
2 - Muffin Mixes - .89 each
Total OOP - $19.48
I was down to my last egg and the 18 ct was a better deal. Payton loves the lunchmakers and they are great for lunch or snacks. Payton requested the pudding so I gave in. The cabbage will be used to make slaw and I also love to saute it with a little olive oil. I was also completely out of cheese. My stockpile of cheese is gone. I hope to find a great deal soon. I was also running low on cereal. Chips will be eaten with sandwiches. The muffin mixes will come in handy for breakfast.
Thought of the Day
"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa
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