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Friday, December 17, 2010
Ruby Tuesday Coupon - 25% off Entire Check
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Every year I stress over what to buy 2 teenage girls on my Christmas list. I think teens/tweens are the hardest to buy for. This year I came up with what I think is an awesome idea that I got almost nothing. I really think they will enjoy it.
"Date Night" Gift Basket
Includes:
$10 Pizza Hut Gift Card (Free - Ordered through Mypoints.com)
3 FREE Movie Rentals for $1 (Ordered through Groupon)
2 Popcorn Containers (Stacked Together, used as the "basket" - $1 Dollar Tree)
2 Bags of Popcorn (Pulled from my Popcorn order from the Boys Scout program that I order from my nephew every year - .90 per bag)
- Miscellaneous Candy (Pulled from Stockpile)
I made a card to include from my scrapbooking supplies that states:
"Date Night" Gift Basket
Enjoy a free dinner on us, movies and snacks!
Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
(Also included on the card was the redbox instructions for using their code for the FREE rentals.)
To make it look festive, I pulled a piece of tissue paper around it and added a bow.
Total Spent - Less Than $5
"Kitchen" Themed Gift Basket
Each year I always make my mother-in-law a stocking. I usually just pull items from my hygiene products stockpile. This year I decided to do something different. I chose a "Kitchen" theme and this is what I came up with.
Basket - Purchased at the Goodwill for .50, brand new still had the tag on it
Grocery Bag - .50 Walgreens
Gain Dish Detergent - FREE
Scrubbing Sponge with Abrasive Side - FREE
These items came from a gift basket that I won from amother blog giveaway:
Recipe Card Box - FREE
Spoon Rest - FREE
2 Cooking Utensils - FREE
Rolling Pin Recipe Card Holder - holds recipe will cooking - FREE
Italian Dipping Sauce Mix - 2.50
Olive Oil - not pictured, still need to purchase - Under $5 with coupon
Basket Liner - Christmas cloth napkin that I bought a 4 pack last year on clearance (.50) - .13
I will put this in a Christmas bag that I already have.
Total Spent - Less Than $8
Do you make gift baskets for Christmas gifts? If so, what kind do you make?
(If the parents of the teenagers are reading this, shhhhhh don't tell what your daughters are getting! LOL)
"Date Night" Gift Basket
Includes:
$10 Pizza Hut Gift Card (Free - Ordered through Mypoints.com)
3 FREE Movie Rentals for $1 (Ordered through Groupon)
2 Popcorn Containers (Stacked Together, used as the "basket" - $1 Dollar Tree)
2 Bags of Popcorn (Pulled from my Popcorn order from the Boys Scout program that I order from my nephew every year - .90 per bag)
- Miscellaneous Candy (Pulled from Stockpile)
I made a card to include from my scrapbooking supplies that states:
"Date Night" Gift Basket
Enjoy a free dinner on us, movies and snacks!
Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
(Also included on the card was the redbox instructions for using their code for the FREE rentals.)
To make it look festive, I pulled a piece of tissue paper around it and added a bow.
Total Spent - Less Than $5
"Kitchen" Themed Gift Basket
Each year I always make my mother-in-law a stocking. I usually just pull items from my hygiene products stockpile. This year I decided to do something different. I chose a "Kitchen" theme and this is what I came up with.
Basket - Purchased at the Goodwill for .50, brand new still had the tag on it
Grocery Bag - .50 Walgreens
Gain Dish Detergent - FREE
Scrubbing Sponge with Abrasive Side - FREE
These items came from a gift basket that I won from amother blog giveaway:
Recipe Card Box - FREE
Spoon Rest - FREE
2 Cooking Utensils - FREE
Rolling Pin Recipe Card Holder - holds recipe will cooking - FREE
Italian Dipping Sauce Mix - 2.50
Olive Oil - not pictured, still need to purchase - Under $5 with coupon
Basket Liner - Christmas cloth napkin that I bought a 4 pack last year on clearance (.50) - .13
I will put this in a Christmas bag that I already have.
Total Spent - Less Than $8
Do you make gift baskets for Christmas gifts? If so, what kind do you make?
(If the parents of the teenagers are reading this, shhhhhh don't tell what your daughters are getting! LOL)
Ways I Saved/Earned 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.
- Didn't do any grocery shopping this week except for bread, milk, formula. Only spent $15 OOP.
- Didn't do any grocery shopping this week except for bread, milk, formula. Only spent $15 OOP.
- 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.
- Stayed at home all week most of the week due to the bad weather. No gas money spent.
- Kept my thermostat on 68 and used my extra blanket on the bed.
- Kept my thermostat on 68 and used my extra blanket on the bed.
- Watched 1movie for FREE saved on my DVR, thanks to Starz free weekend on Directv a couple of months ago.
- Countinued countdown to Christmas with Payton. I still haven't spent no money OOP.
- Made all meals out of stockpile. No money spent on eating out.
- Reviewed a baby product and completed a survey for $10.
- Made a gift basket for Christmas out of my stockpile. I spent nothing OOP.
- Used another $5 coupon at the Hallmark store for a hostess gift and spent .88 OOP. I have a family Christmas party tomorrow.
What did you do to save/earn money this week?
AND THE WINNER IS .....
The winner of the Date Night Prize Pack is :
Here are your random numbers:
14
Timestamp: 2010-12-17 17:16:19 UTC
Nicole-Lynn has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Thanks to everyone for entering. Sorry I was late in posting the winner.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Dollar General Deals This Week - 12/12 - 12/18
December 18th.
Coke - 2L - $1.00
Irish Spring (7 bars) - $3
Enegizer Max Batteries - $3
Use $1/1 11/21 SS
Final Price - $2
Pedigree Canned Dog Food - $1
Buy 2 and use B1G1 Free coupon 9/19 RP
Final Price - .50 each when you buy 2
Garnier Fructis Hair Care - $3
Use .25 DG printable
Use $1/1 12/5 RP
Final Price - $1.75
Gain Laundry Detergent - $5
Use $1/1 11/28 P&G
Final Price - $4
Did you find any other great deals at Dollar General this week?
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Sears Coupon - $10 off $20 Purchase
Countdown to Christmas in the Scott Home
We are still counting down to Christmas each day. I admit I think I am having as much fun as Payton. So far I haven't spent any money except for Christmas pictures. Mema also treated her grandchildren to a nice surprise last week (I got treated too since Bryson is so small).
Dec. 7th - Payton and I made Rice Krispy treats shaped like Christmas trees. She loves to help in the kitchen.
Dec. 8th - My mom took us and my nephew out to dinner and to Tanglewood. My nephew is 14 and he got to choose where we go for dinner and I got lucky......he chose Red Lobster. Dinner was great and then we went to Tanglewood to see the Christmas lights. Going during the week is the trick, we did not have to wait in line.
Dec. 9th - Today we read Christmas stories. Afterwards, Payton decided to read to Bryson.
Dec. 10th - I took Payton and Bryson and had Christmas pictures made individually. Pictures to come.
Dec. 11th - Grandma Vicki came by and brought Payton and Bryson their Christmas ornaments. This is a tradition she has began when Payton was 1. She buys a new Christmas ornament and comes by to help hang it on her tree. Bryson will get a tree next year. She also bought them a Countdown to Christmas Santa.
Dec. 12th - Payton and Bryson watched Frosty the Snowman.
Dec. 13th - Payton and I made some Christmas candy - Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers.
So, we have completed 13 days of counting down to Christmas and so far I haven't spent any money except for pictures. What a great thrifty way to get in the holiday spirit and I will be continuing this until Christmas and doing this next year.
Dec. 7th - Payton and I made Rice Krispy treats shaped like Christmas trees. She loves to help in the kitchen.
Dec. 8th - My mom took us and my nephew out to dinner and to Tanglewood. My nephew is 14 and he got to choose where we go for dinner and I got lucky......he chose Red Lobster. Dinner was great and then we went to Tanglewood to see the Christmas lights. Going during the week is the trick, we did not have to wait in line.
Dec. 9th - Today we read Christmas stories. Afterwards, Payton decided to read to Bryson.
Dec. 10th - I took Payton and Bryson and had Christmas pictures made individually. Pictures to come.
Dec. 11th - Grandma Vicki came by and brought Payton and Bryson their Christmas ornaments. This is a tradition she has began when Payton was 1. She buys a new Christmas ornament and comes by to help hang it on her tree. Bryson will get a tree next year. She also bought them a Countdown to Christmas Santa.
Dec. 12th - Payton and Bryson watched Frosty the Snowman.
Dec. 13th - Payton and I made some Christmas candy - Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers.
So, we have completed 13 days of counting down to Christmas and so far I haven't spent any money except for pictures. What a great thrifty way to get in the holiday spirit and I will be continuing this until Christmas and doing this next year.
Monday, December 13, 2010
My Favorite Rite-Aid Deals 12/12 - 12/17
Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste - $3.50
Use .75 coupon 12/5 SS
Receive $3.50 +UP Reward
Final Price - .75 moneymaker
Blistex Lip Balm - 2/$3
Use $1/2 any Blistex 11/14 SS
Receive $1 +UP Reward
Final Price - .50 after reward
What are your favorite deals this week?
My CVS Deals This Week - 12/12 - 12/19
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste - $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon 10/31 P&G insert
Receive $2 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2
Xtra Laundry Detergent - $1.99
Infusium Shampoo - $5.99
$1/1 coupon 11/14 SS
Receive $2 ECB
Final Price - $2.99
What are your favorite deals this week?
My Favorite Deals at Walgreens This Week - 12/12 - 12/19
Jingle Cash - Get $5 for every $25 you spend.
Huggies Wipes - 2/$5
Use 1.00 coupon from 12/5
Final Price - 1.50 each
Huggies Diapers - 2/$18
Buy 2 and use 2 $2.00 coupon from 12/5
Receive $3 Jingle Cash
Final Price - $11.00 for 2 packs
Enfamil Formula - $21.99
Use $5 coupon mailer
Final Price - $17.99
What are your favorite deals this week?
$1.00 Coupon for Filippo Berio Olive Oil
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Ways I Saved/Earned 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Updated my Christmas list so I know who I still need to buy for.
- Watched 1 movie for FREE saved on my DVR, thanks to Starz free weekend on Directv a couple of months ago.
- Continued our countdown to Christmas with Payton spent no money OOP.
- Made all meals out of stockpile. No money spent on eating out.
- Installed electrical outlet and light switch insulators on the ones located on the outside wall of our house. Since it has been so called here, I noticed cold air coming in around the outlets in the kitchen. The insulators work great. We found them at Lowes for a great price.
- Received a $6 deposit in paypal for a survey payment.
- Purchased wrapping paper at the Hallmark Store - 4.99 for the 1st roll, .99 for 2nd roll, then used a $5 coupon, my total OOP 1.78. I love their wrapping paper - very sturdy and easy to wrap with.
- Printed several coupons to use when I finish my Christmas shopping this weekend. I have to admit this is the first year that I have used so many coupons on toys. It has been great.
- Cashed $10 in Swagbucks for Amazon credits. I am already preparing for next Christmas.
- Purchased a $50 gift certificate to Kansas City Steaks for $15 (had a $10 groupon credit). Can't wait for my order to arrive.
- Ordered my Christmas Cards and only paid $4.99 total.
- Trying to plan ahead for Christmas gatherings/parties so I will food on hand to prepare as well as hostess gifts to take.
What ways have you saved/earned money this week?
NEW Dollar General Coupon - SATURDAY ONLY
Ruby Tuesday Coupon - $5 off $15 Purchase
NEW Huggies Coupons
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Awesome Groupon Deal Today
FREE Sample of Dream Water from Wal-Mart
FREE Sample of Seattle's Best Coffee
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
GIVEAWAY - DATE NIGHT PRIZE PACK INCLUDING A $25 VISA CARD
Last week, I planned a thrifty date night at home with my dear hubby. I cooked dinner, had a movie for us to watch, and a couple of cocktails to drink. My dinner was Macaroni Grill Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken and Pasta. It was a box dinner and it was great. I think I could eat pasta everyday. It is one of my favorites and I was truly impressed with this dinner and so was my husband (he is the picky eater in the family).
I will be buying it again.
Here is a picture of the pasta before we dug in.
(Sorry for the picture quality but I have the hardest time taking pictures of food.)
If you too would love to have a date night at home, then sign up for this prize pack. Each prize pack includes a Macaroni Grill Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken Dinner, a Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken dinner a $25 VISA card.
How to enter: (4 entries per person )
- Leave me a comment telling me what you normally do for a date night at home. (Required)
- Follow/Subscribe to my blog (1 extra entry) and leave me a comment telling me you did.
- Follow me on https://twitter.com/mariathriftyWAI and leave me a comment telling me you did.
- "Like" Thrifty Ways and Ideas on Facebook.
The giveaway will close on December 15 at 9:00 pm. The winner will be announced and emailed on December 16. They will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!!!
Disclaimer: Wanchai Ferry and Macaroni Grill provided you with the free product, information, and prize pack through MyBlogSpark . My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Dollar General Deals This Week 12/5 - 12/11
Gold Meal All Purpose Flour - $1.50 lb.
All Liquid Detergent 50 oz. - $4
Use $1/1 12/5 RP
Final Price - $3
Scott Bathroom Tissue - $3.25
Use $1/1 Printable Coupon
Final Price - $2.25
Christmas Ornaments - $1
(These would be great if you by co-workers small gifts.)
Fantastik - $1.75
Use .55/1 from 10/31 SS
Final Price - $1.20
If you are heading out to Dollar General today, you can print a $5 off $25 purchase here. Coupon expires today.
Hasbro Coupons
Click here to print.
My Favorite Deals at Rite-Aid This Week - 12/5 - 12/11
Campbell's Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup - 2/$1
Final Price - .50 each
Werther's Sugar Free Candy - 2/$3
Use $1/2 coupon 10/3 SS
Final Price - $1.00 each
Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste (4 oz.) - $3.49
Receive $1.50 +UP Rewards
Use .75/1 coupon 11/28 P&G insert
Final Price - $1.24
What are your favorite deals this week?
My Favorite Deals at Walgreens - 12/5 - 12/11
Jingle Cash - Earn $5 for every $20 you spend.
Cortaid Maximum Strength Cream - 1% - $3.00
Submit for $3 Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate
Final Price - FREE
Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose Monitor - $14.99
Submit for $14.99 Manufacturer Rebate
Final Price - FREE
Royal Gelatin - 5 for $1 with in-ad coupon
Final Price - .20 each
Ragu Pasta Sauce - 2/$3
Buy $15 in participating products receive $5 in Jingle Cash
Buy 11 jars - Use (4) Buy 2 Get 1 FREE coupons 11/14 RP
Final Price - .50 each after Jingle Cash and coupons
What are your favorite deals this week?
AND THE WINNERS ARE ...
The 3 winners of the FREE Coupons for Renuzit Adjustable Air Freshners:
Here are your random numbers:
4 - Darrell
6 - Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug)
9 - Jay
Timestamp: 2010-12-07 18:35:08 UTC
Thanks to everyone for entering. The winners have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
Restaurant.com - $25 Gift Certificates for $2
.55 Wise Snack Coupon
Monday, December 6, 2010
My Favorite Deals at CVS - 12/5 - 12/11
Candy Canes (10 count) - .50
Buy 1 Accu0Check Aviva Monitor at $14.99, Get $14.99 Rebate
Final Price - FREE after Rebate
Demet's Turtles - $3.99
Use $1/1 coupon 11/14 SS
Final Price - $2.99
What are your favorite deals this week?
AND THE WINNERS ARE ...
The winners of the Holiday Gift Giveaways are :
Here are your random numbers:
$55 CSN Stores Gift Certificate -
2 - jmcghee2024
and
$25 Jasmere.com Gift Certificate
107 - Renee G
Timestamp: 2010-12-06 17:45:42 UTC
A huge thanks to everyone that entered. This was my biggest giveaway entry yet. The winners have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
Countdown to Christmas in the Scott Home - Dec. 6th
This morning we had breakfast while watching Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Countdown to Christmas in the Scott Home - Dec. 5th
We went to the Christmas parade this afternoon. It was so cold but it was a lot of fun. Here is Payton and I bundled up and waiting patiently for the parade to begin.
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