Ways I Earned/Saved Money This Week

Here is a list of things I did to save/earn money in the past 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 $21.10.

- Had leftovers for lunch 2 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 1 more Christmas gifts for FREE from Amazon, using my gift certificates that I have collected from Swagbucks.

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

- Kept my thermostat on 68 and used my extra blanket on the bed.

- Stayed at home 3 days and never left - saved gas.

- Went Christmas shopping and used coupons for every purchase.

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

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

Lots of goodies this week too:

Soap Opera Digest
Mueller's Coupons
(3) FREE Wisk Samples
FREE $30 Visa Card
FREE US Weekly
JCP Coupons
Belk Coupons

What did you get for FREE in the mail this week?

Veteran's Day Specials

Veteran's Day Specials - If you know a veteran, please share these great offers.

Eat FREE Today -
Chili's
Hooter's
Krispy Dreme - FREE Donut
Lone Star Steakhouse - FREE Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Other Specials Today -
Outback - FREE Bloomin Onion and Beverage
UNO Chicago Grill - FREE Pizza or Entree with a purchase of another

Eat FREE Monday -
Golden Corral

Ruby Tuesday Coupon - $5 off $15 Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off a $15 purchase.  Coupon only valid Sunday, Nov. 14th and Monday, Nov. 15th.

**NEW** Carter's Coupon

Click here to print your coupon for 20% off a purchase of $50 or more.  Expires 11/17/10.

FREE Christmas Ornament

Click here to request your FREE Christmas ornament from Holidays at Home.

FREE Sample of Truvia Sweetner

Click here to request your FREE sample of Truvia Sweetner.

Thought of the Day

Happy Veteran's Day!!  Thank you to all veterans for serving our country.

Photo Christmas Ornaments - $1.99

Click here to purchase your photo Christmas ornaments for $1.99 each. 

Use Coupon Code - ORNTS2010
Coupon expires - 11/25/10

Lysol $5 Rebate for Flu Shot

Click here to print your rebate form for a $5 rebate from Lysol for your flu shot.

Ruby Tuesday Coupon - 22% Off Total Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for 22% off your total bill at Ruby Tuesday.  Coupon expires 11/24/10. This can not be combined with the other Ruby Tuesday previously posted today.

AC Moore Coupon - 25% off Total Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for 25% off your total purchase.  This coupon is valid on sale items too.  Coupon valid today through Friday. 

FREE Wedding Dress for Military Bride

If you are your future spouse is in the military, you can get a FREE wedding dress.  Visit BridesAcrossAmerica.com for information.  These are offered in many states.  This offer is available for Veteran's Day so be sure to check the website soon so you do not miss out on this incredible offer.

FREE Native American Stationery Set

Click here to request your FREE Native American Stationery set that includes address labels, a writing pad, and envelope seals.

FREE Barnes & Noble Online November Storytime - The Mitten by Jan Brett

Click here to listen to this months FREE online storytime at Barnes & Nobles.  Each month a story is featured.

FREE Tropical Flip Flops from Orbit Gum

FREE Tropical Flip Flops from Orbit gum.  Use code 074941.  Click here to request.

FREE Sample of Avery White Shipping Labels

Click here to request your FREE Sample of Avery White Shipping Labels with Trueblock Technology.

FREE Sample of Stayfree Ultra Thin

Click here to request your FREE sample of Stayfree Ultra Thin.

FREE Flat Rate Shipping Kit

Click here to request your FREE flat rate shipping kit.  This could come in handy if shipping presents during the holidays.

FREE Appetizer at Ruby Tuesday

"Like" Ruby Tuesday on Facebook and receive a coupon for a FREE appetizer.

Thought of the Day

Always be friendly to everyone.  You never know what that person is going through in life and a very small nice gesture could be the highlight of their day.

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.