Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 coupon inserts this week - 1 Smartsouce and 1 P&G.  Click here to view a list which coupons will be included.

My Dollar General Shopping Trip

Since Dollar General is offering their 50% Home Decor this week, I decided to stop by and see what great deals I could find.  You can print the coupon here.

Here is what I purchased:

1 lamp base - 7.00 - 50% = 3.50
1 lamp shade - 5.00 - 50% = 2.50
1 set of dish towels - 4.00 - 50% = 2.00
1 set of hand towels - 4.00 - 50% = 2.00
1 tablecloth (not pictured) - 4.00 - 50% = 2.00
1 picture - 12.00 - 50% = 6.00
1 quart container - 2.00 - 50% = 1.00
2 8 x 10 frames - 2.00 - 50% = 1.00 each
2 5 x7 frames - 2.00 - 50% = 1.00 each
2 4 x 6 frames - 1.50 - 50% = .75 each

Total - $49.00
Less 50%
Total OOP - $24.50

Coupon is good through tomorrow. 

Thought of the Day

Keep only cheerful friends.  The grouches pull you down.

York Photo - 40 FREE Prints

Sign up with York Photo and receive 40 FREE prints.  Use coupon code YMW4CP at checkout.

Ways I Saved/Earned 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 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 huband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

 

- No grocery shopping done this week except for milk and bread and I had a coupon for a FREE loaf of bread. 

 

- Had leftovers for lunch 2 days this week. No food wasted and money saved by not cooking something else.

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

- Applied $10 to my Amazon account for gift certificates purchased from Swagbucks.

 

- Purchased some summer clothes from Gymboree by using a coupon and received Gymbucks for a future purchase.

 

- Not had to use my heat some days since we had a couple of warm days at the beginning of the week.

- Went through some of Payton's and Bryson's summer clothes from last year to take them to the consignment store.

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

FREE Sample of MiO Liquid

Click here to MiO Liquid on Facebook and request your FREE sample.

Walgreens FREE 8 x 10 Photo Collage

Get a FREE 8 x 10 Photo Collage today only from Walgreens.  Click here for details, then click on redeem now and the offer will be added to your account.  Choose in-store pickup and there will be no shipping charges.  ENJOY!

Thought of the Day

Imagination is one of the greatest gifts has a child has. 

I Was Having a Good Day Until ....

I have not been looking forward to receiving our power bill this month.  I knew it was going to be high.  We have had some very cold nights and some nights our heat never turned off.  During the day, it was cold but I used our gas logs some to try and cut back on our power bill.

My husband never looks at any of our bills each month except one.   He knows that our only bills that vary each month is cell, phone, and power.  The power bill IS the only one he looks at.  Since he works for a electrical contractor on overhead power lines he is always wanting to see the power bill.  It finally came in the mail. 

I immediately called the power company thinking surely this was a mistake!!  I just knew they must have had computer or printer problems when printing our bill.  I wanted to verify the total before he came home.  I talked with a very nice lady in the billing department who was also shocked when she pulled up our account.  I told her I was calling to verify my bill.  I asked if they had had computer/printer problems on the day of printing and she assured me not.  She was very helpful, suggested a couple of things that I may need to check and make sure they were working properly... hot water tank, heat unit etc.  We did that.  Nothing was wrong.  I explained to her that we had been with them for 10 years and that was the highest our bill had ever been.  I know it has been cold but no we haven't had a blizzard or below 0 temperatures.  I also informed her that this was the only bill my husband looked at due to him working for a local electrical contractor on overhead.  She completely understood my call.  Apologized that it was correct and wished there was something they could do but unfortunately not!

My husband just went to Indiana on storm trouble a couple of weeks ago.  Storm trouble = overtime = nice pay check! :)  I thought we would lots of extra money but NO.  That is not going to happen! 

Our bill was $599.35!!!  Yes, you read that correctly...........$599.25!!

I don't use foul language but I admit I did say a few "ugly" words when I opened our bill. (No, children were not around.)  This is why I was having a good until.........I opened our power bill.

Anyone else had any power bill shockers??

$1 Robitussin Coupon

It's that time of the year for flu and colds.  This coupon may come in handy.  Click here to print your $1 coupon.

FREE Sample of Prilosec OTC

Click here to request your FREE sample of Prilosec OTC.

FREE Issue of Handy Magazine

Click here to sign up for a FREE issue of Handy Magazine.  This may come in handy when doing some do-it-yourself projects around the house.

$5 Zantac Coupon

Do you buy Zantac?  If so, here is a great coupon.  Click here to print your $5 coupon.

Thought of the Day

"If you don't use your head, it will become a burden on your neck."

Pastor Paul Amoako - Ghana

Vistaprint - 250 FREE Business Cards

Click here to design and order your FREE business cards.  You do have to pay shipping.  This offer expires February 23.

Dollar General - 50% Off Coupon for ALL Home Decor

Click here to print your coupon!

FREE Sample of Kirklands Signature Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner

Click here to request your FREE sample from Costco.  You do not have to be a member to request.

Swagbucks - 80 FREE Swagbucks for New Members

Sign up for Swagbucks today through February 28 and receive 80 FREE Swagbucks.  In honor of Swagbuck's birthday, you can receive a additional 50 FREE Swagbucks when you sign up by entering FrugalBirthday as a Swagcode. I use Swagbucks as my search engine and earn swagbucks by doing so.  My favorite thing to purchase with my Swagbucks is Amazon Gift Certificates.  You can purchase a $5 certificate for 450 Swagbucks and they add up faster than you think.  I always save my Amazon gift certificates to use at Christmas! You can also earn swagbucks by taking daily polls, making purchases onlines etc.

To for more information and to sign up click here!!

FREE Redbox Rental Code

"Like" Redbox on Facebook and receive a FREE rental code to be used on Thursday - February 24.

Walgreens Photo - 7 Days of Deals - Deal for Today

11 x 14 Collage Poster - $2.99

Click here to order!

Valid for today only.

Thought of the Day

Happy Be Humble Day!

FREE Febreze Noticables with Rebate

Purchase a Febreeze Noticables between now and June 30 and send in to receive a $3.50 rebate.  You can print your rebate form here.

Awesome Deals at Staples This Week - 2/20 - 2/26

Here is a list of great deals at Staples this week.  They are NOT available online, just in-store only.




These items are available Sunday - Monday ONLY!

Staples 96 bright multipurpose paper, 500 sheets/ream - $5.99
$5.99 Easy Rebate
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2

Avery 8160 Injet Mailing labels, 750/pack - $11.99
$11.99 Easy Rebate
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2

Staples Stickies Notes, Yellow, 12 Pack - $5.29
$1.29 Instant Savings
$4 Easy Rebate
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Pentel R.S.V.P. ballpoint pens, fine, black, 5/pack - $3.79
$3.79 Easy Rebate
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Staples Photo Plus, 4" x 6" Paper, Gloss, 60/pack - $9.99
$9.99 Easy Rebate
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2


$1 Items - All Week Long Deals - Each item - Limit 2

Scotch Pop-Up Desk-Grip Tape Dispenser - $1
Use .75 printable coupon
Final Price - .25

Staples Stickies 1/2" flags, Assorted Colors - $1
Sharpies Markers, Fine Tip, 5/Pack - $1
Staples Hype Assorted Highlighters, 6/pack - $1
Westcott 8" Recycled Scissors - $1
Staples Black & White Composition Book - $1
All OXO Writing - $1
Ticonderogoa #2 Pencils 12/Pack - $1
Steno Book - Assorted Designs and Colors - $1
Staples Filler Paper, 120 Sheets - $1
Staples 3" x 4.25 Memo Book with Magnet Closure, 60 Sheets, - $1
Staples Binder Cilps- $1
Staples #10 Envelopes, Pull and Seal, 25/Pack - $1


$2 Items - All Week Long Deals - Each Item Limit 2

Scotch Moving & Storage Tape with small dispenser - $2
Use .50 printable coupon
Final Price - $ 1.50

Post-It Novelty Shaped NOtes, 2/pack - $2
Staples Mini Xeno Retractable Ballpoint pens, black, 5/pack - $2
Staples Invisible tape, 3/4" x 1000", 3/pack - $2
Post-It - 3' x 3" Super Sticky Notes, 3/Pack - $2
Staples Duramark grip permanent markers, chisel tip, 6/pack - $2
Staples 3"  x5" faux leather memo book, 80 sheets, - $2
Staples Remarx dry-erase markers, chisel tip, 6/pack - $2
Poly zippered envelopes, letter size - $2
Staples dery-erase board eraser - $2
Pendaflex File folders with erasable tab - $2

Staples brights, 8/5" x 11" colored paper, 24 lb. - $10.99
$8.99 Easy Rebate
Final Price - $2

My Favorite Deals at Rite-Aid This Week - 2/20 - 2/26

Here is a list of my favorite deals this week:






Xtra Laundry Detergent - 1.97 each

Sucrets - 2.99
Receive $2 +UP Reward
Use $1.50/1 coupon from 1/23 SS
or $1/1 coupon 11/21 SS
Final Price - FREE or .50 overage

Betty Crocker Muffin Mix - $1
Use $1/2 coupon from Rite Aid Video Value Program
Final Price - .50 each when you buy 2

Right Guard Body Wash - $3.99
Receive $3 +UP Reward
Final Price - .99
Limit 2

Desitin - $2.99
Receive $2 +UP Reward
Use $1/1 coupon 1/9 SS
Final Price - FREE after coupon and +UP Reward


What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens - 2/20 - 2/26

Here is a list of my favorite deals this week:



Dove Deodorant - 1.99 with in-ad coupon
Use $2 coupon from 1/30 RP
Final Price - FREE

Accu-Chek Avia Blood Glucose Monitor - 14.99
Receive Mail-In Rebate in Package
Final Price - FREE

Bumble Bee Chuck Light Tuna - .59 with in-ad

Royal Gelatin - 5/$1 with in-ad coupon

Bumble Bee Chuck Light Tuna - .59 with in-ad coupon


What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at CVS 2/20 - 2/26

Here is a list of my favorite deals this week:





Cadbury Mini Eggs - .75
Receive .75 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Offer good Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday ONLY

Colgate MaxWhite, MaxFresh, Total Advanced, Enamel Strength - 2.99
Receive $2 ECB
Use $1 Colgate Advanced coupon All You magazine
or Use .50 coupon 2/13 SS
Final Price - FREE or .50 after ECB and coupon

Gold Emblem Jelly Beans - .99
Receive .99 ECB
Final Price - FREE

Mars or Wrigley's Singles - 4/$2
Receive $1 on 4
Final Price - 4/$1

Mars Products - 3/$3
Receive $1 ECB
Use Buy 2 Get 1 FREE coupon 2/6 RP
Final Price when you buy 4  - .13 each

Purex Complete 3-in-1 - $3.99
Use $3 coupon from RP 2/20
Final Price - .99

Aussie or Herbal Essences - 2/$5.97
Receive $2 ECB
Use $1/2 coupon 1/30 P&G insert
Final Price - $1.50 each after coupon and ECB


What are your favorite deals this week?

Walgreens - 7 Days of Deals is Back

Starting today, Walgreens will be offering a new deal every day this week! 

Today's Deal - (2) 5 x 7 Photos for $2
You can pick this up in-store and there will be no shipping charge.
Click here to order!

Thought of the Day

" We confide in our strength, without boasting it; we respect that of others, without fearing it."
Thomas Jefferson

Groupon Deal - Blockbuster - $2 for 5 Movie Rentals

Groupon Deal - Purchase a $5 movie rental certificate for only $2!

Click here to purchase!! 

Hurry, these may not last long and this is a very cheap entertainment idea!

Ways I Saved/Earned 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 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 huband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- Used coupons when I shopped at CVS Walmart, and Food Lion. 

- Had leftovers for lunch 1 day this week. No food wasted and money saved by not cooking something else.

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

- Received another $10 from Cash4Books in Referrals - Thanks!!

- Received a $3 for taking a short survey

- Completed and filed my taxes.  I did them myself so I did not have to pay someone to do them.

- Purchased some Valspar paint and supplies from Lowes for some room updates.  Used $5 Valspar coupon and also received a rebate form on my receipt for an additional $5 from Valspar and sent that off.  

- Sent another order of books to Cash4Books.  So far, I have made $26 total and should receive $15 more next week.

- We are having a "warmup" so my heat has been turned off for the past 2 days.  After my power bill last month, I need all the help I can get.

- Cleaned out a couple of boxes in my storage closet and found 2 old jewelry boxes that I used when I was a teenager.  I found 2 old rings that were bent and broken, 2 broken necklaces and I took them to the jewelry store and sold them - MADE $130!!


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

Thought of the Day

"I have no time to be unhappy although I have lots of reasons to be happy." Author Unknown

$10.50 in Arm & Hammer Coupons

Click here to sign up for $10.50 in Arm & Hammer Coupons.

FREE Subscription to American Baby Magazine

Click here to request your FREE subscription to American Baby Magazine.

FREE Photo Book at Walgreens - TODAY ONLY!

FREE Classic photo book from Walgreens today by entering coupon code FAVORITEBOOK2 at checkout.  You do have to pay shipping - 6.99.

My Shopping Trip to Walmart

While out running errands yesterday, I decided to stop by Walmart and take advantage of a couple of deals. 

(1) Avery Greeting Card 25 pack - 6.88
Used $5/1 printable coupon
Total - 1.88

(3) Gain Dryer Sheets - 3.12
Used $3/1 mfr. coupon
Total - .12 each = .36

(2) Reach Dental Floss - .97 each
Used $1 mfr. coupon and $1 printable coupon (no longer available)
Final Price - FREE + .06 overage

(2) Taco Bell Taco Shells - .98 = 1.96
Used $1/2 coupon from All You magazine
Final Price - .48 each = .96 total

(1) Purex Crystals - 3.97
Used Purex Crystals FREE product coupon
Final Price - FREE

Total OOP - $2.18

Wal-Mart Deals

Gain Dryer Sheets (80 ct.) - $3.12
Use $3 coupon from Sunday insert
Final Price - .12

Avery Greeting Card Pack (25 each) - $6.88
Use $5/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.88

Thought of the Day

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day!

Eversave.com - FREE $5 Credit for Signing Up

Today and tomorrow, all new members to Eversave.com will receive a FREE $5 credit to their account.  You can then use that to purchase any of their daily deals. 

Great deal for today - Soap Hope

Purchase a $20 Gift Certificate for $10 or $5 if you are a new member.

Click here to signup!

GoalforIt.com - A Great Tool to Use Everyday

Goalforit.com is online community of people committed to achieving success.  It offers a variety of free tools to help people master the art of getting things done and bring more focus and personal success into everyday life.

You can create a goal setting chart for yourself or a chore chart and behavior chart for your child.  When creating charts for your children you have different charts to choose from depending on their age.  You can use your chart online or print it.   It provides a great way of staying motivated by sending yourself or others email reminders of what they need to do. 

You also have the availability of inviting friends to join.  You can share your goal setting charts with your friends and let them cheer you on and celebrate with you when you reach your goal.  Sharing with a friend could make you work even harder at completing your goal. 

Since my daughter is 4, I thought now would be a great time to enforce responsibility and make her a chore chart for each day.  By using a rewards system when she completes her chores for the week, this could teach her to responsible for her things, practice making her bed, and do other things to help me out everyday while I am doing my daily routine at home.   

The chore chart was very simple to make.  The site is easy to navigate and very user friendly.  I was able to provide a title for chart and choose a theme.  There is themes available for boys and girls depending on their age.  They offer chores to put on your chart or you can make your own button and add something.  There is a place to record their progress each day by adding a progress sticker and their results for the week. 

Since I am a person who writes down reminders, goals, and to do lists, this site will be very helpful for me.  It can also help me stay organize and accomplish the things I need to accomplish.

Another great feature...its is 100% FREE!


Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post.  I did receive compensation for this review.  My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Picaboo - 65% off a Large Classic Photo Book

Get 65% off a custom photo book with Picaboo. Use code PICA65 through February 22, 2011.

Picaboo is offering 65% off a Large Classic Photo Book for NEW customers by using coupon code PICA65. This offer is for new customers only. You will have to pay .99 for each additional page. Tax and shipping is additional. Offer expires 2/22/11

Thought of the Day

One of my favorite ...... Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today!

I'm One Step Closer to Getting Out of Debt

As you know, one of my goals this year is to become debt free except for my mortgage.  As of today at 3:30, I am one step closer.  I finished paying off one bill!!!

Now I have 5 more to go.

My Favorite Deals at Rite-Aid 2/13 - 2/19

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





Gain Dish Detergent - .87
Use .25/1 coupon 1/16 P&G
Final Price - .62

Dove Invisible Solid - 2/$4
Buy 2
Use $2/1 1/13 RP
Receive $2 +UP Rewards
Final Price - FREE + $2 moneymaker

Comet Cleanser - 2/$1
Use .35/1 coupon 1/23 SS
Final Price - .15 each

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Walgreens Trip This Week

For some reason, this was scheduled to post last week and didn't.  These items are no longer on sale.

10 - Ragu Spaghetti Sauces - $1.50 each
Used (3) 1.25/3 Ragu coupons
Received a $5 Register Reward
Final Price - $6.25 or .63 each

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens - 2/13-2/19

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



Reach Total Toothbrush or Floss - $2.99
Receive $2 in Register Rewards
Use .50/1 coupon 1/9 SS
Final Price - .49 after coupon and RR

Renuzit Odor Neutralizer Spray - Buy 1 @ $2.99, Get 1 FREE
Use $1/1 printable coupon (print 2)
Final Price - .49 each after coupons

Skintimate Shave Cream - $2.49
Receive $1 Register Reward
Use $1/1 coupon 1/16 SS
Final Price .49 after coupons and RR

What are your favorite deals this week?