Every Day with Rachael Ray - $4.50 Per Year

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Thought of the Day

"Whatever you are, be a good one."

Author Unknown

20% Off Big Lots Coupon

Click here to print your coupon for 20% off your total purchase at Big Lots on Sunday, July 15.  Also, if you are a rewards card member at Big Lots, you will receive 20% off your total purchase on Saturday, July 14.

FREE Sample of Gas-X Thin Strips

Click here to request your FREE sample of Gas-X Thin Strips.

FREE Starbucks Refreshers on Friday - 12pm - 3pm

Friday the 13th, Starbucks is offering FREE Refreshers for customers from 12pm - 3pm. Check your local Starbucks to make sure they are participating before making trip.

Today's Favorite Coupon - .50 off French's French Fried Onions

I love to add these to a salad or chicken.  Click here to print your coupon for .50 off French's French Fried Onions.

FREE Diabetic Sweets & Treats Recipe Guide

You don't have to be a diabetic to enjoy this FREE Sweets and Treats Recipe Guide.

Thought of the Day

"The question is not how to survive but how to thrive with passion, compassion, humor and style."

Maya Angelou

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 7/11-7/17

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

Lowes Foods doubles coupons up to .99.  You can use 20 coupons per transaction.





Lowes Foods Paper Towels, 6 Rolls, eOffers - $3.49
Limit 2

Yellow Peaches - $1.27/lb.

Sweet Potatoes - $.87/lb.

Cucumbers - .67 each

Pepsi 2 Liters - .94 each

Maruchan Ramen Noodles - .20 each

Hunt's Snack Packs - $1

Post Cocoa Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles, or Raisin Bran - $2
Use .55/1 coupon 6/10 RP
Final Price - .90 each

Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread - $1.43
Use .30/1 coupon 6/10 RP
Final Price - .83 each

Bisquick Shake n Pour - $1.99
Use .50/1 printable coupon
Final Price -.99 each

Carolina Pride Sliced Backon - $2.50

FREE Samples from Target

Click here to request 2 FREE samples from Target.  Currently, they are offering a FREE sample of Shout Color Catcher and Woolite Extra Dark Care Detergent.

Today's Favorite Coupon - $1 off Maybelline Nail Product

Click here to print your coupon for $1 off Maybelline Nail Product.

Shape Magazine - $3.50 a Year

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Wordless Wednesday

This is what surrounded me Saturday as I relaxed.

Thought of the Day

"What we see mainly depends on what we look for."

Author Unknown

Great Coupon for New Item - .75 off Pillsbury Baguette Chips

The new gourmet snack chips that will flavor to any occasion.  Pillsbury Baguette Chips are avilable in 2 unique contemporary flavors, Italain Cheese & Herb and Cheddar Sun-dried tomato. 
These sound wonderful and I can not wait to try.

Click here to print your coupon!!



Disclosure:  I was provided this information and coupon from General Mills through MyInsite.

Kids Eat FREE at Chilis

Click here to print your coupon for FREE kids meals at Chilis with any entree purchase.  Coupon valid 7/9-7/11.

$1.50 Coupon for Children's Advil

"Like" Children's Advil on Facebook and you can print a coupon for a $1.50 off.  With kids, this is something I always keep in the medicine cabinet.

Burst.it Review and Giveaway

Burst is the simple and private way to capture, save and share life's important moments with family and close friends.  Burst provides a safe and organized place to access your videos/photos from any internet enabled device.  It is easy and mobile, never miss or lose another moment again.

Each Burst account includes:
- FREE mobile applicaton for iPhone and Android devices
- Secure storage and backup of all your photos and videos
- Sharing with an unlimited amount of private groups
- Videos up to five minutes in length
- Personal web media dashboards accessible from any computer, tablet, or mobile phone
- Calendar integration with the phone
- Strict privacy standards

All you have to do is capture photos and videos by using the Burst app.  It is available for iPhones and most Android devices. 

After downloading the Burst app, I found that it was very easy and simple to use.  I love being able to have a camera and camcorder with me at all times with Android phone. I never know when my kids will do something that I want to catch on my camera or camcorder.  I have already shared pics and videos with family who lives in other states. If you have family or friends who lives in a different town or state, this would be a great for you too.  They could almost see things as they are happening.  Grandparents would especially love this so they could keep up to date with what is going on with their grandchildren.

How to enter: (6 entries per person)

- Leave me a comment telling me how great this would be for you. (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 - Burst Giveaway at Thrifty Ways and Ideas - http://www.thriftywaysandideas.com/2012/07/burstit-review-and-giveaway.html #burst

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

 

The giveaway will close on Tuesday, July 17 at 9pm.  The winner will be emailed and posted Wednesday morning.   They will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure:  I did receive a FREE a lifetime storage plan for this review.  No other compensation was receievd.  All opinions are my own.

Family Fun Magazine - $3.99/Year

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Today's Favorite Coupon - NEW Glade Coupons

Click on each link to print your Glade coupons.



Buy TWO Glade Jar Candles, get one FREE

$1.00 off Glade Décor Scents holder

$1.00 off 2 Glade Carpet Odor Eliminator products

$1.00 off 2 Glade Automatic Spray refills

$1.00 off 2 Glade Sense & Spray refills

$1.00 off Glade PlugIns Scented Oil warmer

$1.00 off Glade PlugIns Oil refills

$2.00 off Glade Sense & Spray starter kit

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 7/8-7/14

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



Hershey's Simple Pleasures - .67
Receive .67 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Purex Detergent - $1.99

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


Cottonelle Toilet Paper - $5
Buy 2 and Use .50/2 coupon 7/8 SS and
Use $1 Walgreens coupon July 2012 coupon book
Final Price - $3.50 each after coupons

Ultra Moisturzing Shave Cream - $3
Buy 2 and Receive $4 RR
Final Price - $1 each after RR

Huggies Diapers - $8.99
Use $1.50 coupon 7/8 SS
Final Price - $7.49

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






Zest Body Wash or Bar Soap - $2.99
Receive $2 +UP Reward
Final Price - .99 after +UP Reward

Menu Planning Monday

Monday - Grilled Chicken Quarters, Cream Potatoes, Macaroni, Corn Muffins

Tuesday - Spaghetti, Salad, Bread

Wednesday - Hot Dogs, Homemade Fries, Grilled Peaches, Ice Cream

Thursday - Tacos, Spanish Rice, Nachos

Friday - Grilled Shrimp Salads

Saturday -  Birthday Dinner for Me!

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

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

Thought of the Day

She turned her can'ts into cans and her dreams into plans.

Author Unknown

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 - sunscreen, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, dental picks, fabric softner, and lotion.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Planned my grocery store shopping using the sale ad and coupons. 

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping.

- Enjoyed the warm weather and spent many hours playing outside which is FREE entertainment.

- Made a trip to Walgreens and took advantage of some great deals.  You find details here.

- I did my first price matching trip to Walmart, saved over $20.

- Ran all my errands in one day to save on gas.

- For the past 2 weeks I have been able to purchase gas for $2.99 per gallon. (Forgot to mention this last week.)

- Received FREE address labels in the mail this week.

- Sold 2 items on the yard sale facebook page - made $20.

- Took the kids to the doctor this week and used my FSA card to pay my copayments.

- Received a couple of FREE dog treat samples in the mail that I gave to my dog for his daily treat this week.

- Went to my nephews last baseball game for his summer league.  Nothing better than a baseball game to enjoy.

- Went to CVS and purchased 6 items for .88 OOP.  View details here.

- Took all of my loose change to the bank and cashed it in at the coin counter - $71 added to our vacation funds.

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

- Had a fun 4th of July.  Took the kids to 2 parades and went to see the fireworks.  FREE entertainment.

- Spent a several afternoons in the pool.  I love not having to pay to go swimming and its FREE entertainment and fun for the kids.

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

Semi-Annual Purchase at Bath & Body Works

Bath & Body Works lotion, hand soap, and body spray is 3 of my favorite items that I use daily.  I look forward to Bath & Body Works semi-annual sale each year so I can stock up on my favorite items and items to add to my gift stockpile.  I think their products make great birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, and teacher gifts.

I checked my local store but I found a better selection of items online. So I placed an order online, paid shipping, and used a $10 coupon.  I also went through Ebates and earned cash back.

Here is the 15 items that I purchased:

3- Kitchen Lemon Antibacterial Hand Soaps
2 - Warm Vanilla Sugar Hand Soaps
2 - Brown Sugar & Fig Body Lotions
2 - Cotton Blossom Body Lotions
1 - Cool Citrus Body Lotion
1 - Peach Sunshine Body Lotion
1 - Sunkissed Berry Body Lotion
1 - Berry Vanilla Body Lotion
1 - Lemongrass and Sage Body Splash
1 - Lemongrass and Sage Body Lotion

Total Spent including tax and shipping - $43.05
Average price per item with shipping included - $ 2.87 each

I also received 2 great coupons!

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 7/4-7/10

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Lowes Foods this week.  Remember Lowes Foods doubles coupons up to .99.  you can use 20 coupons per transaction.



Fresh Rewards eOffers for this weekend - Available to customers who sign up for weekly emails.

Lowes Foods Ice Cream - $1.99
Limit 2

Peaches - .77/lb.

Nestle Drumsticks - $3.99
Used .75/1 coupon 4/29 RP
Final Price - $2.50
Limit 2

Lowes Foods Whipped Cream - $1.49
Limit 2

Mini Cookies 40 count - $2.99

Dessert Shells - 6 count - .99


Weekly Deals

Wisk Detergent - $3.88 eOffers
Use $2/1 coupon 6/10 RP
Final Price - $1.88

Yellow Squash, Vine Ripe Tomotoes, Snap Green Beams, Roma Tomatoes, Zucchini, - .97/lb.

Baby Back Ribs - $3.99/lb.

KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce - $1
Use .75/1 coupon 6/24 RP
Final Price - FREE

Heluva Good Dip - $1.79
Use .55/1 coupon 5/12 RP
Final Price - .69

Luigi's Real Italian Ice - $1.78
Use .75/1 coupon 6/24 RP
Final Price - .28

Tribe Hummus - $1.75
Use $1 printable coupon
Final Price - .75

P&G deals - See ad for coupon matchups

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 inserts in this Sundays paper - 1 Smartsource and 1 RedPlum.  Below is a list of a few of my favorites that will be available.

Dial Save $1/2 regular or for Men body washes 6oz+ (7/28)
Garnier Save $1/1 moisturizer (10/8)

Click here for a complete list of coupons in Sundays paper.

Fast Company Magazine - $3.99/Year

Click here to order your subscription to Fast Company Magazine for only $3.99/Year.  Your promo code 7071 at checkout to received this great price.

Dollar General Coupon - $10 off $30 Lawn & Garden Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for $10 off $30 Lawn & Garden Purchase.  Coupon valid July 6th - 7th.  This coupon can also be used online.

My Shopping Trip to CVS - 6 Items for .88 OOP

After taking advantage of the CVS coupon available on Facebook yesterday, I had the perfect opportunity to run by CVS today on my way to my nephews baseball game.

Here is what I purchased:

2 - Honey Bunches of Oats - $3.59, = $7.18  Used (2) FREE product coupons = FREE
1 - Dry Idea - $4.49, Used FREE product coupon = FREE
3 - Coke 2L .79 each, $2.37, Used $2 CVS drink coupon from Facebook = .37

Total OOP - $ .88
Total Saved - $ 13.67

CVS coupon is still available on Facebook.  I think today is the last day to use.  You can choose which coupon you prefer to print.

Today's Favorite Coupon = .50/2 Softsoap Hand Soap

Click here to print your .50/2 Softsoap Hand Soap. You can often find a great deal on Softsoap and this coupon will be let your get for almost nothing.  Especially if your store doubles coupons.

FREE eBook - CopyCat Recipes

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Thought of the Day

Opportunity is missed by people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

FREE Schick Hydro Silk Razor

Click here to request your FREE Schick Hydro Silk Razor from Walmart.  Hurry, these won't last long.

Thought of the Day

Some things are better left unsaid.

FREE Comet Stainless Steel Cleaner at Target

Target currently has Coment Stainless Steel Cleaner for $1.99.  Stack the 2 coupons below and you can get it for FREE! 

Comet Stainless Steel Cleaner - $1.99
Print this $1 coupon
Print this $1 Target coupon
Final Price - FREE!!

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Thought of the Day

R.I.P. Andy Griffith

My Shopping Trip to Walgreens

I saw the sale ad Sunday morning and knew that I wanted to take advantage of the great deal on eggs.  I also found some mousee and hair spray on clearance.

Here is what I purchased:

2 White Rain Mousse - .79 each, $1.58
2 White Rain Hair Spray - .79 each, $1.58
2 Dozen of Eggs - .99, $1.98

Total OOP - $5.55

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 7/1-7/7

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


Coke - 2L - .79
Limit 6

Dawn Dish Detergent - .97
Use .25/1 coupon 7/1 P&G
Final Price - .72 each

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

Eggs - 1 Dozen - .99

Butterball Turkey Bacon - .99
Buy 2 and Use $1 off 2 coupon from the June All You magazine
Final Price - .49 each

Mitchum or Lady Mitchum Deodorant - $3
Buy 2 and Receive $4 RR
Use 2 $1 coupons 6/24 SS
Final Price - FREE after coupons and RR

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



Crest Toothpaste, Scope Mouthwash or Oral B Manual Toothbrush - $2.99
Receive $2 +UP Reward
Final Price - .99 after +UP Reward

NaturRelief or NatuRelief for Women - $6
Receive $6 +UP Reward
Use $1 coupon 3/11 SS
Final Price - FREE after _UP Reward and Coupon, $1 overage

Prell Shampoo - $2
Buy 2 and Use 2 $1 coupon 4/29 RP
Submit $2 SCR
Final Price - FREE after SCR and coupons


Crest Toothpaste, Scope Mouthwash, or Oral B Manual Toothbrush - $2.99
Receive $2 +UP Reward
Final Price - .99 after +UP Reward

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Menu Planning Monday

Monday - Barbecue Chicken in the Crockpot, Baked Potatoes, Salad (Did not fix last week)

Tuesday - Taco Ring, Spanish Rice, Chips with Cheese

Wednesday - Hot Dogs, Homemade Fries, Smores

Thursday - Lasagna, Salad, Bread

Friday - Leftovers

Saturday -  Grilled Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, Corn

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

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

Thought of the Day

A new month, a new fresh start.  If there is anything that you need to change in your life, now is a great time to start.