Thought of the Day

Simplify your life.

Finally Friday

What could be better than a 3 day weekend?? The sun has finally returned today which always seems to put a smile on my face. The weather this weekend should be nice. I plan to have a cookout and enjoy some play time outside with Payton. The annual Hillsville Flea Market is this weekend and we always go. I can't wait. I always enjoy going and finding some great buys.

What do yo have planned?

Have a great weekend and Happy Labor Day!!!

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) A Recycled Pencil Bag for the First Day of School - This would definitely be a one of a kind.

2) Piggy Bank - A cute thrifty craft to make.

3) How to Make a Gift Box From a Dollar Bill - How Neat is This

4) 11 Cheap and FREE Toys for Young Children - A list I have bookmarked. I have already tried a couple to keep my daughter occupied.

5) Stop and Think - A Blog Entry just to read and ......... Stop and Think.

FREE Sample of Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Moist Wipes

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FREE 2009 Womens Health Calendar

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FREE $5 Chevron Gas Card

Thanks to MoneySavingMom for this sharing this great freebie. Click here to register, take a short survey and receive a $5 gas card. Not available in all states.

Thought of the Day

Don't blame your parents. Take responsibility for your own life.

Wal-Mart Online Consultants Panel

Jennifer at iMommies has shared with everyone today that Wal-Mart is starting a new Online Consultants Panel where you are rewarded with gift cards. Please check out her post here and apply.

I WON!! I WON!!

For the past couple of weeks, I have been going to http://www.winfreedolesalad.com/ a few times a week. You can play once a day for your chance to WIN ONE FREE. Today was my lucky day. I Won!! I Won!!

Thoughtful Thursday

Today, I am taking a friend out to lunch. Do something thoughtful for a friend today.

What Did You Get for FREE this Week?

It has been a little slow this week for me as far as FREE items.

Lowes Foods
2 Loaves of Bread
3 Suddenly Salads
4 TGIF Frozen Snacks

Let me know what you got?

FREE Huni Day & Night Moisturizer Samples

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Thought of the Day

Temptation is easier to avoid if you keep far away.

FREE Chick-n-Strips at Chick-fil-A Sept. 1 - Labor Day

Wear any Football Team Logo and Receive a FREE 3-Count of NEW Chick-n-Strips on Monday, September 1, LABOR DAY. I would check your local

Chick-fil-A and make sure they are participating.

What a Wonderful Wednesday

What a great way to start the day............. I was on my way to work, pouring rain, running a few minutes late AND my engine light comes on and I lose power. I quickly start to panic and then it stops. I breathe a sigh of relief and it starts again. All I could picture was me and Payton sitting on the side of the road in the pouring rain. I immediately start praying.......... please just let me get to the Nissan place AND I made it. Whewwwww!!

I'm sure I will have a nice little unexpected BIG bill but I guess it could be worse.

Hope everyones morning has started out better than mine!!

Kmart Coupon - $5 Off $50 Purchase 8/28-9/1 ONLY

Click here to print and remember Kmart coupons can be used at Sears. Valid 8/28/08 - 9/1/08.

Kitchen Tip -- Clean Microwave

Place 2 halves of a lemon on a plate, cut side down. Add a little water, microwave on high for one minute and clean. Works great.

Thought of the Day

Accept life as it is; don't hold out for it being as you think it should be.

FREE Sample of Gain with Baking Soda

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Carter Coupons Available ---- GONE!!

I have an extra set of Carter coupons for September. 20% off $50 or more and 25% off your purchase of $75 or more - Valid until 9/23/08.

If any would like to have these, please send me a comment with your address and I will be glad to mail to you. Of course, I will not publish your address. First come, first serve.

THESE ARE ALREADY TAKEN!!!

Club-Inspired Potato Salad

For all those end of summer cook-outs, give this a try. It is really good but then again I haven't had a pasta salad that I didn't like. I made this last weekend and I forgot to take a picture before we ate.

Club-Inspired Potato Salad
2 Cups Quartered Small Red Potatoes
1/2 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
6 Slices of Bacon, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces
1 Cup Three Cheese Crumbles
2 Green Onions, Sliced
2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

Place potatoes in a 2 quart microwable casserole dish. Add Water. Microwave on High 6 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 mins and drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain again.

Combine dressing, bacon, cheese and onions and mix lightly with potatoes and tomatoes.

Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve later.

FREE Sample of Sundance Tea

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FREE Sample of Christina Aguilera's Inspire

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Thought of the Day

Forgive others for past mistakes, and more importantly, forgive yourself.

FREE Sample Pack Of Kotex From Walgreens

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The NC Zoo - Our 1st Trip

What a perfect day we had. The weather was wonderful. The zoo was not crowded. For a 22 month old, Payton was wonderful. Not even a whine or a cry all day. Payton enjoyed the animals but the giraffe was her favorite. Below is a couple of pictures and I will post more in the future.

Payton's favorite ....... the giraffe.

Payton and I posing by the statue that she loved for some reason.

FREE Sample of Cascade Complete and Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

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Multi-Use Item - An Old Tackle Box

An old tackle box can be used for other things besides a tackle box. I currently use one now for a tool box. In the bottom I have a hammer, screw drivers, and a wrench. In the compartments I have nails, thumb tacks, picture holders, and a tape measure. I have also seen antique tool boxes used for desk organizers to hold notepads, pens, paper clips, stamps etc.

Thought of the Day

Go somewhere you've never been.

Thought of the Day

Say "I love you" more often, but only when you really mean it.

Thought of the Day

Hug 3 times a day.

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found this Week

1) Scrapbooking for Beginners - I would love to find the time to start doing this.

2) Gifts in a Jar - Ideas for Christmas Gifts - Only Days Away

This one is really cute.

3) A Frugal Pillow Keepsake - This is the cutest thing. I am going to make one even though I can't sew.

4) Organizing Manuals - I need to take the time to do this.

5) Baby Card Sayings - Something neat to add to a baby gift.

Finally Friday

This is my 2nd day of vacation and we're still not sure what we are going to do. I'll give you details on Monday.

Have a nice weekend!! See ya Monday!!

Thought of the Day

Tell more jokes.

FREE Movie Rental from Movie Gallery

Click here for a FREE movie rental from Movie Gallery. Coupon expires 12/31/08

Thrifty Thursday at Thrifty Jinxy

Thrifty Jinxy has started a Thrifty Thursday. It actually started last week and I forgot to mention or participate. Everyone, bloggers and non-bloggers alike is invited to join in. If you have a blog just write a Thrifty Thursday post about anything having to do with saving money, smart shopping, being frugal, etc. Grab the "Thrifty Thursday: Living on the Cheap" graphic below and post it into your post. Then come here to the Thrifty Thursday post and sign Mr. Linky with your name (or blog name) and a link that goes directly to your post (NOT your blog homepage). If you don't have a blog, you're welcome to share your tips in the comments section.

What Did You Get For FREE This Week?

This week I got:


Lowes Foods
2 French's Mustard
4 Totino Pizza Rolls
1 Loaf of Bread
1 Bottle Hot Sauce
2 Worcestershire Sauces



CVS
FREE item this month - aspirin
4 Johnson's Buddy Soaps


JCPenny's (Almost Free)
Bracelet - $12.00 - $10 coupon off of a $10 purchase + Tax = $2.14

What did you get FREE this Week?

Thoughtful Thursday

I am taking a couple of vacation days to spend with my family. Today, I am at the zoo with my husband and daughter. It is my first trip to NC zoo as well as Payton's. I'm sure we will have a wonderful time and I'll share my pictures.

Spend a little extra time with someone you love today.

Thought of the Day

Build a support system of friends.

Yankee Candle Coupon

Click here to print your coupon for a FREE Yankee Candle Room Spray with Any Yankee CAndle Large Jar purchase. Expires Sunday - 8/24/08

FREE Sample of Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub

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CVS Deal This Week

CVS Purchase:

5 12 Pack of Pepsi Products

(Buy 4 for $11 and get 1 Free)

Used this coupon $2 off $10 - Download the Richmond Parents magazine, Go to p.30 and print coupon - Coupon doesn't expire until 9/28/08

Equals $1.80 per 12 pack

Thrifty Manicure

Do It Yourself:

1) Clean the nail - Remove old polish

2) File nails.

3) Soak in warm water and liquid soap. Massage oil into cuticles. I use baby oil. I do not buy cuticle oil.

4) Use a cuticle pusher to remove cuticle overgrowth from the nail bed and trim hangnails along the sides.

5) Wipe the nail surface again with polish remover to remove oil.

6) Apply a clear base coat - it hydrates nails to minimize splitting or cracking.

7) Apply polish in 2 thin coats. Applying polish too thick its more like to chip.

8) Fix smudges.

9) Finish with a quick drying top coat. Recommend to reapply top coat every other day to prolong the longevity of the manicure.

Hot Tip: If nails become yellowed by polish, rub them with the peel of a lemon or grapefruit.

Thought of the Day

Find work you like and consider worthwhile.

The Body Shop Coupon

Click here for a $10 off $10 purchase coupon at The Body Shop. For the nearest locations, check here. Expires - Sept. 15, 2008