Veterans Eat FREE at Chili's - November 11

In honor of Veteran's Day, veterans can eat FREE at Chili's on November 11.  They have 6 entrees to choose from.  Click here to see the menu items available.

NEW Carter's Coupons

Click here to print your coupon for 20% off any $40 purchase.  Expires 11/10/10.

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

My mailbox has been full every day for the past 2 weeks.  I have received the following things for FREE:

OK Magazine
Woman's Day Magazine
FREE mascara
B&BW coupons
Enfamil coupons worth $30 :)
FREE Target Gift Card
FREE Garnier Sample
FREE Vaseline Lotion Sample
Tom's of Maine Toothpaste
Crest Toothpaste
Soap Opera Digest
Carolina Country Magazine
Disney Stickers
Mailing Labels
2 Boxes of Betty Crocker Pototoes
Granola Bar
Cinnamon Raisins

(Sorry no picture this week)

Have you received any great freebies in your mailbox this week?

Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week

Here is a list of things I did to save/earn money in the past 2 weeks:

- I read all of my Inbox Dollars emails daily to add money to my account.

- I read all of my MyPoints emails daily to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- Use coupons when grocery shopping. Saved a total of $36.55.

- Had leftovers for lunch 3 days this week. No food wasted and money saved by cooking something else.

- Continued trying to teach my 3 year old the importance of not leaving lights on or not using lights during the day when they are not needed.

- Cleaned out my coupon binder and filed new coupons for future shopping trips.

- Ordered 2 more Christmas gifts for FREE from Amazon, using my gift certificates that I have collected from Swagbucks.

- Order 2 more Gift Cards from MyPoints for Christmas gifts.  I more early shopping done this year than ever before.

- Had a yard sale and put money in savings.

- Updated my Christmas list so I know who I still need to buy for.

- Took a trunk load of items to the Goodwill store and receive a receipt for tax deductions.

- Went through 4 bags of FREE baby clothes for Bryson, separated them by size and took an inventory of what he will need this winter.

- Went through Payton's closet and chest and took out all clothes that no longer fit and took an inventory of what she will need this winter.

- Went shopping for ME and used gift cards for every purchased = Nothing out of pocket. 

- My husband requested a pair of jeans (this does NOT happen often) so I found them on sale and also used a coupon to receive an additional 20% off.

- Had to turn the heat on this week but kept my thermostat on 68 and put an extra blanket on the bed.

What did you do to save/earn money this week?

FREE Sample of Purina One

Click here to request your FREE sample of Purina One dog or cat food from Wal-Mart.  These are always great to have on hand if you run out of food.

FREE Pillsbury 2011 Calendar

Click here to sign up for one of Pillsbury's newsletters and receive a free 2011 calendar.

Thought of the Day

"It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up."

~ Vince Lombardi

T.G.I.Friday's Coupon - Buy 1 Soup or Salad and Get 1 FREE

Click here to print your coupon. Expires 11/7/10.

FREE Renuzit Adjustable Cone

"Like" Renuzit on Facebook and you will be able to print a coupon for a FREE Renuzit Adjustable Cone.  Hurry, these will go fast.

$55 CSNStores.com Gift Certificate

CSN.com is offering 1 of my readers a FREE $55 gift certificate to any of their online stores. They have over 200+ online stores. You do have to pay shipping.

Here are a few facts about CSN.com: CSN Stores LLC is a fast-growing, privately-held company offering customers the best online shopping available for home and office goods. A $200 million company, CSN is made up of more than 200 online niche shops offering a huge selection of products ranging from barstools and bedroom sets to grills, greenhouses and gaming equipment. We have items for budget-minded shoppers, luxury seekers and everyone in between. To review some of our products, please go to our home page at www.csnstores.com.

How to enter: (4 entries per person)

- Leave me a comment telling me how you would spend your $55 gift certificate. (Required)

- Follow/Subscribe to my blog (1 extra entry) and leave me a comment telling me you did.

- Follow me on twitter - @mariathriftyWAI and leave me a comment telling me you did.

- Tweet about this giveaway and leave me a comment telling me you did.

This giveaway will close on Sunday, November 14 at 9pm. The winner will emailed and posted on Monday morning . You will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: I did not receive any compensation from CSN.com for this post. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

My Favorite Rite-Aid Deals This Week 10/31 - 11/6

Here are my favorite deals at Rite-Aid this week:






Dawn Dish Detergent - .99
Use .50/1 coupon 10/31 P&G
Final Price - .49


L’Oreal Vive Pro Haircare or Studio Stylers - $2.99
$1/1 coupons 8/29 RP
Final Price - 1.99

My Favorite Walgreens Deals This Week - 10/31 - 11/6

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



Campbell's Soup - .50
Chicken Noodle or Tomato

Select General Mills Cereals – $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon 10/31 SS
Final Price - $1.49
Limit 4

My Favorite CVS Deals This Week - 10/31 - 11/6

Here is my favorite deals at CVS this week:




Dawn Dish Detergent - .97
Use .50 coupon from 10/31 P&G
Final Price - .47

Schick Intuition Razor - 8.99
Use $4/1 coupon 10/3 SS
Receive $4 ECB
Final Price - .99
Limit 1

Oral-B Stages Power Toothbrush - $4.99
Use $3/1 coupon 10/31 P&G insert
Receive $2 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2
Thanks Money Saving Mom

Time Management

Have you ever felt really overwhelmed and you just took a break from everything that is being demanded of you at the moment?  If so, then you will understand exactly what I did the past few days.   I felt overwhelmed, stressed, just not myself so I took a "break".  I did nothing that stressed me out.  I spent every day with my children, my husband, my family and my friends.  I did nothing unless it was something that I wanted to do and it was GREAT!!  I went out to dinner, went to a fall festival with the kids, went trick-or-treating, went to a trunk or treat, spent time with my family, painted pumpkins, made cookies with Payton, colored, slept late and took a couple of bubble baths. 

So that I do not get to feeling that way again, I am trying really hard to come up with some kind of time managment for me.   I feel great, energized and ready to continue finding the best deals and coupons to share and I do not want to loose this feeling.

Have you ever felt this way?  Any suggestions that may help me?

BTW, I hope everyone had a great Halloween!

Thought of the Day

"When odds are one in a million, be that one."

~ Anonymous

Wordless Wednesday

Ruby Tuesday Coupon - $5 off $15 Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off a $15 purchase.  Coupon only valid - 10/31 - 11/1.

B1G1 FREE Glade Candle or Reed Diffuser

Click here to print your coupon from Glade.

FREE Sample of Stayfree Pads

Click here to request your FREE sample of Stayfree pads. 

Crayola Coupon and FREE Coloring Pages

Receive $10 off any $25 Crayola.com order with Coupon Code - GOBBLE10 - Expires 11/30/10. 
You can also create your own FREE Crayola coloring pages here. Can't wait to try this.

Thought of the Day

Smile - It really does make you feel better.

$9 in Arm and Hammer Coupons

Click here to print up to $9 in Arm & Hammer Coupons.

CSN Stores Giveaway Coming Soon

Once again, I have a fantastic opportunity to host a CSN Stores giveaway. The giveaway will begin next week. In the meantime check out some of their wonderful products they have to offer. I have never been disappointed with anything that I have received from CSN.

I love to browse their sites and view their products. The most recent items that I have found that I love is their selection of drop leaf tables. They have so many to choose from and you will definitely be able to find one that fits your home decor.

Be sure to register for their giveaway. Giveaway will start on Monday!

Restaurant.com - $25 Gift Certificates for $2 plus a Mrs. Fields Coupon

You can get a $25 gift certificated at Restaurant.com for $2 -  with coupon code TREAT.  You will also receive a $20 off coupon off a $50 purchase from Mrs. Fields.  Click here to order.

FREE Oriental Trading 2011 Calendar

Click here to request your FREE Oriental Trading 2011 Calendar.

Thought of the Day

" Commitment is the first step in making your dreams a reality."
Written in 2010 by Raymond C. Nolan --- Alabama

FREE Bag of Food Should Taste Good Chips

"Like" Food Should Taste Good on Facebook and request a coupon for a FREE bag of chips.  Offer available to the first 100,000.

My Favorite Rite-Aid Deals 10/24 - 10/30

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






Nivea Happy Sensation Lotion - $5.99
Receive $5.00 +UP Reward
Use $1/1 coupon from 8/29 RP
Final Price - FREE

Alka-Seltzer Plus Fast Powder Pack - $5.00
Receive $2.00 +UP Reward
Use $3/1 coupon from 10/24 RP
Final Price - FREE

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Walgreens Deals - 10/24 - 10/30

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





Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste - $3.49
Use .75/1 coupon from October All You
Receive $3.49 in RR
Final Price - FREE (.75 overage)
Limit 1

Contac Cold & Flu - $6.99
Use $2/1 10/10 RP
Receive $6.99 RR
Receive $6.00 back in Register Rewards {limit 1}
Final Price - FREE ($2 overage)
Limit 1

Childrens Mucinex Syrup - $6.99
Submit for $6.99 Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Chestal Adult Cough Syrup - $6.00
Submit for $6.00 Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate
Final Price:  FREE
Limit 1

Pill Glide Swallowing Spray - $5.99
Submit for $5.99 Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose Monitor - $14.99
Submit for $14.99 Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite CVS Deals - 10/24 - 10/30

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




Bayer Contour blood glucose monitor $14.99
Use $10 coupon 8/8 RP
Receive $5 ECB
Final Price: FREE

Aussie or Herbal Essences - $2.88
Use $1/1 Aussie coupon from 9/12 SS
Or use $1/2 coupon from 10/10 P&G
Final Price: as low as $1.88

Pledge - 2/$6
Use $2/2 coupon from 9/26 SS insert
Final Price:  $2 each

Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna - .49
Limit 10

What are your favorite deals this week?

Thought of the Day

Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing. -Mark Twain

Finally Friday

The weather this weekend is suppose to perfect for a yard sale and I'm having one tomorrow.  I am on a mission to elimiate some of my clutter and make some room in my storage closet.  I hope to make lots of money.  Wish me luck!! Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday!

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Italian Tomato and Basil Steaks in the Crockpot - These sound wonderful.

2) Witch Wreath - This is so cute.

3) How to Marble Magnets - These are adorable and would make cute and thrifty Christmas gifts for co-workers.

4) Five Savory Fall Soups - Great list to try this fall. 

5) Baked Ziti with Turkey Meatballs - This sounds really good and I have never tried turkey meatballs.



FREE Sample of Garnier Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer

Click here to request your FREE sample from Wal-Mart.

.50 Express Salad Coupon

Click here to print your .50 coupon for Express Salads.

Thought of the Day

Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place. -Mark Twain

Walgreens - FREE 8 x 10 Photo Collage

Click here to order your FREE 8 x 10 Photo Collage from Walgreens.  USe Coupon Code 8X10TREAT.  Offer expires Saturday - 10/23.

Ways I Have Earned/Saved Money This Week

Here is a list of things I did to save/earn money this week:

- I read all of my Inbox Dollars emails daily to add money to my account.

- I read all of my MyPoints emails daily to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- Use coupons when grocery shopping. Saved a total of $25.50.

- Had leftovers for lunch 3 days this week. No food wasted and money saved by cooking something else.

- Continued trying to teach my 3 year old the importance of not leaving lights on or not using lights during the day when they are not needed.

- Cleaned out my coupon binder and filed new coupons for future shopping trips.

- Ordered another Christmas gift for FREE from Amazon, using my gift certificates that I have collected from Swagbucks.

- Prepared items for my yard sale on Saturday.

- Took a survey and won a $25 Target gift card. :) I love winning things!

- Received a refund check from my doctors office, after insurance finished paying they owe me $161.49.

- Updated my Christmas list so I know who I still need to buy for.

What did you do to save/earn money this week?

What Did You Get For FREE This Week?

Here is a list of what I got for FREE the past couple of weeks:

Woman's Day Magazine
OK Magazine
Soap Digest (not pictured)
Traditional HOme
Ladies Home Journal
Harpers Bazaar
2 Martha Stewarts Real Simple
B&BW coupon
FREE Sample of Kashi crackers and coupons
Coupon for a FREE Cottonelle Wipes
Quaker Life Granola Bar
FREE Bio-True Contact Solution

Did you get any great freebies in your mailbox this week?

Barnes and Noble - FREE Story Read Online to Your Children

Each month Barnes and Noble features a FREE story read to your children on their website.  This month is Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.  Payton loves to listen to the story each month and we always listen more than once. Click here to for the story.

Carter's Coupons Plus PJ B1G1 Free Sale

Click here to print your coupon for 20% off your purchase of $40 or more online or instore.  Plus, Carter's currently has PJ's B1G1 Free.

Thought of the Day

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life. -William Arthur Ward

Dollar General Deals and Coupon Matchups - 10/17 - 10/24

Don't forget to print your $5 off $25 purchase coupon from Dollar General on Facebook.  Also, you can combine mfr. coupons with DG coupons from their website.


Glad Trash Bags - $5
$1 DG Printable Coupon
Final Price - $4

Tombstone Pizza - $3.50

Nestle Cocoa - 6 ct. - $1

Softsoap - $1
Use .35/1 10/3 SS
Final Price - .65

Colgate Wisp - 4pk - $2
Use .75/1 10/3 SS
Final Price - $1.25

Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner - $2
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 DG Printable
Final Price - 1.50 each

Colgate Total Toothpaste - $2.50
Use $1 DG Printable and
Use $1 coupon from 10/3 SS insert
Final Price - .50 each

Ziploc Sandwich, Storeage or Freezer Bags - $2
Use .55/1 10/10 SS or
Use 1.25/2 10/10 SS
Final Price - As low as $1.37

Trueliving LED Flameless Scented Candle - $3

Jello Pudding or Gelation - .60 each
Use .50/2 coupon 10/17 SS
Final Price .35 each

Kraft American Cheese Singles - 2 for $5
Buy 2 and use $1/2 9/26 SS
Final Price - $2 each

Kraft Salad Dressing - $2
Use .55/1 8/29 SS
Final Price - $1.45

Glade Relaxing Moments Aerosol Spray - $2.50
Use .50 DG Printable and
Use $1 mfr Printable 
Final Price - $1

Did you find any other great deals at Dollar General this week:?

Dollar General - $5 off $25 Purchase Coupon

"Like" Dollar General on Facebook and then click on the $5 off coupon tab to print.  Coupon valid Friday, Saturday and Sunday of this week only.

$8 in Scrubbing Bubbles Coupons

Click here to print up to $8 in Scrubbing Bubbles Coupons.