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

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

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including - toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, lotion, razors and shampoo.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Heat has been turned off completely. Abnormally warm days this time of year.

- No drugstore shopping this week.

- Wrote a sponsored post.

- Order a FREE photo book from Shutterfly with a coupon code - Love These!

- Planned my grocery store shopping using the sale ad and coupons.

- Stayed home alot this week which always saves money.

- Took the kids to have Easter pictures taken.  Pictures turned out awesome and they were a great price.

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping.

- Went shopping for Easter outfits, Easter gifts, and summer clothes.  Took advantage of sale prices and used a store coupon with each purchase. 

- Dyed Easter eggs with supplies I found on clearance last year.

- Made a new flower garden.  Instead of buying new flowers, I just separated and split several that I already had in other areas.  Plus, a friend gave me a few too.

What did you do to saved/earn money this week? Please link up below. If you don't have a blog, that's fine, leave a comment and share how you saved/earned money this week.

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be no coupons this weekend since it is a holiday weekend.

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Today's Favorite Coupon = Great Deal on Country Crock

Click here to print your coupon for $1 off any Country Crock butter.  The small containers are often on sale for $1 in my area. 

Thought of the Day

Some days you have to make the most of what you have.

Wordless Wednesday

FREE Sample of Gevalia Kaffe House Blend

"Like Gevalia on Facebook" and request a FREE sample.

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 4/4-4/10

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

Remember, Lowes Foods doubles coupons up to .99. You can only use 20 couons per transaction.



Gwaltney Spiral Sliced Ham $1.47/lb.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.87/lb.

Russet Potatoes 10 lbs. - $2.97

Stove Top Stuffing Mix - $1.39
Use .50/1 coupon 3/25 SS
Final Price - .39

Birds Eye Steamfresh - $1.15
Buy 2 and Use .50/2 coupon 4/1 SS
Final Price - .65 each

Rhodes Rolls - $2
Use .55/1 coupon 3/25 RP
Final Price - .90 each

Cool Whip Whipped Topping - .99
Buy 2 and Use .50/2 coupon 3/25 SS
Final Price - .49 each

Shout Laundry Product - $2.50
Use .55/1 coupon 3/25 SS
Final Price - $1.40 each

Ordering Flowers for Easter...

Do you need to send flowers for Easter?  Proflowers are some great deals.

Hallmark Coupon - $2 off 3 Card Purchase

Need to purchase Easter cards, here is a great coupon for Hallmark - $2 off a 3 card purchase.  Click here to print.

FREE Ladies Home Journal Digital Subscription

Click here to order your FREE digital subscription to Ladies Home Journal.

Today's Favorite Coupon - BOGO Crush

Click here to print your coupon for a BOGO FREE crush. My husband loves orange Crush so I printed a couple of these for him.

Olive Garden Coupon - $5 off 2 Entrees

I love love love the Olive Garden.  Here is a great coupon for $5 off 2 dinner entrees.  Click here to print.  Expires 5/6/12,

Thought of the Day

"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like there's nobody listening, and live like it's heaven on earth."

William Purkey

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 4/1-4/7

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


Complete Multi-Purpose Solution - 12 oz. - $8.99
Receive $8.99 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Allegra (5 count) - $6.99
Use $7 coupon 4/1 SS
Final Price - FREE

Bumble Bee Chuck Light Tuna - 2/$1

Dawn Dish Liquid - .99
Use .25/1 coupon 4/1 P&G
Final Price - .74 each

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


Colgate Dental Care - Cavity Protection or Whitening Toothpaste - 2/$5
Receive $3 RR when you buy 2
Buy 2 and Use (2) .75 coupon 3/25 SS
Final Price - .25 each when you buy 2

Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding - .59 with in-ad coupon
Buy 2 and Use .50/2 coupon 3/25 SS
Final Price - .34 each when you buy 2

Dawn Dish Liquid - .99
Use .25/1 coupon 4/1 P&G
Final Price -.74 each

Pampers Wipes - $2.49
Use .75/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.74 each

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






Scunci Elastics 18 ct. - $1.99
Receive $1.99 +UP Reward
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1

Coke Products - 2 Liter - 4/$5
Receive $1 +UP Reward when you buy 4
Final Price - $1 each

FREE Target Beauty Bag - Request NOW!

Target is once again offering their FREE Beauty Bag.  I received one last year and it was full of lots of goodies.  You can request yours here!!

Menu Planning Monday - 4/2

Monday - Breakfast for Dinner - Eggs, Bacon, Toast, Fruit

Tuesday - Taco Ring, Spanish Rice

Wednesday - Homemade Waffles, Sausage

Thursday - Grilled Chicken, Grilled Vegetables, Rice

Friday - Cook Out - Cheeseburgers, Homemade Fries, Macaroni Salad

Saturday - Dinner Out

Sunday -  Easter Sunday lunch with the family

You can find other great weekly menus at Menu Planning Monday at Organized Junkie!

Law Firm

Guest post by Gerard Mcdaniel

I just started working for a small law firm in Atlanta. We handle mostly divorce situations, and the work has been pretty interesting. The hours have been pretty long, and I honestly thought I would be working for a bigger firm when I got out of school. However, I feel very fortunate to have a job considering the market right now. I have a number of friends who graduated when I did who have yet to find employment. I graduated six months ago, and both of the firms that I interned with were not able to hire me because of the economic downturn. However, I love the four other lawyers that I work with, and I have found the work to be rewarding. I pictured myself in a big-city firm in a downtown office building, but it may be that I stay with a smaller suburban firm. The firm’s office is small, and we use smallbusiness.xo for our phone service and internet. The hours can be long, but they are not nearly as bad as some of the stories I have heard from my law school classmates. I keep in touch with a number of them, and many are working more hours with bigger firms.

Thought of the Day

"He who seeks more than he needs hinders himself from enjoying what he has."

Hebrew Proverb

Tropicana Pure Premium 100% Pure Florida Orange Juice

Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice is made with fresh oranges.  Tropicana Pure Premium is 100% juice that comes from Florida oranges.   Each 8 oz. glass contains 2 servings of fruit and is naturally nutritious with 100% Vitamin C in each 8 oz. glass.  It is something you can do good for yourself everyday.  There is no water, sugar, or preservatives added, you don't have to worry about anything but the goodness.  Tropicana takes every step possible to ensure you get the freshest and best tasting juice, concentrating is something they will never do.

Each 8 oz. glass of Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice is very nutritious for you and your family.  Each glass is a day's supply of Vitamin C.  Vitamin C is important as a dietary antioxidant and helps in the absorption of iron.  It also helps support a healthy immune system.  It is also a good source of Folic Acid.  Folic acid is important for normal cell growth and maintenance and it also is important for helping reduce the risk of certain birth defects of the brain or spinal cord.   Each 8 oz. glass also contains as much potassium as a medium banana.  Potassium helps to control the balance of fluid in our body and may help to maintain a healthy blood pressure.

Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice comes from the grove to your glass.  Making Tropicana orange juice is truly an art.  Tropicana is proud to be the largest single buyer of Florida fruit.  One the fruit is picked, it is quickly delivered to Tropicana's juice making plants. The fresh oranges are hand graded, washed, the orange oil is extracted from the peel to capture the from-the-orange taste and aromas which are later blended into the juice for consistent quality and flavor.   The oranges are then gently squeezed to protect the juice and provide that unique, straight-from the orange Tropicana taste.

Florida is a beautiful state.  Also know as the sunshine state.  My favorite trip to Florida was for my honeymoon.  I had dreamed about visiting Florida for many years.  When given the opportunity to plan my honeymoon, I knew immediately where I wanted to go.  I shared this with my then fiance and I admit he was not too excited.  I had never been to Florida or Disney World before and I couldn't wait any longer.  We spent 7 nights and 8 days in Florida and had a fantastic time.  I spent several days touring Disney, Universal Studios, MGM and Epcot Center.  We also went to Pleasure Island and enjoyed all of the clubs/bars.  The comedy club was my favorite.  The weather was wonderful.  Each day was filled with warm temperatures and sunshine.  With our complimentary breakfast every morning at our motel, we had a glass of orange juice.  It was a great way to start our day.

Before returning home, I purchased a case of oranges and had them shipped home.  I made my own juice with them and shared many with family and friends.   We are planning another trip to Florida for next year and taking our 2 children with us.  I can not wait and I am sure I will be purchasing another case of oranges on that trip too.

 





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Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week - How Did You Do?

- 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 husband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

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

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including - toothpaste, fabric softner, lotion, razors and shampoo.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Heat has been turned off completely.  Abnormally warm days this time of year.

- No drugstore shopping this week.

- Planned my grocery store shopping using the sale ad and coupons.

- Stayed home alot this week which always saves money.
- Took the kids to the park for a picnic and FREE entertainment on the playground.

- Took Payton to kindergarten orientation and she received a free bag of goodies - book, stuffed animal, toothbrush and toothpaste, penicl box with crayons and scissors.  She is so excited to start.

- Received a refund check of $42.50 for overpayment.

- Cleaned out my freezer and using up several items by preparing them for meals.

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping.



What did you do to saved/earn money this week? Please link up below. If you don't have a blog, that's fine, leave a comment and share how you saved/earned money this week.

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 coupon inserts in this Sundays paper.  There will be 1-Smartsource and 1-RedPlum.  Click here to view a complete of coupons that will be available. 


Here is a couple of my favorites -

.75 off any Comet product
.50 off Huggies wipes
$1 off Hormel chili

FREE Ebook for Cute Easter Craft Projects

Click here to download your FREE Easter Craft Ebook.

Today's Favorite Coupon - Huggies Diaper Coupons

Click here to print your coupon for $3 off 2 Little Movers Slip On Diapers.

FREE Custom Placemat - Just Pay Shipping

These look adorable and would come in very handy in my home.  Order yours today and just pay shipping.

FREE Sample of Meow Mix

Click here to request your FREE sample of Meow Mix and a $1 coupon from Walmart.

Walgreens Coupon - Today ONLY!

Click here to print your coupon for 15% off eligible store items and 20% off Walgreens and W brands - TODAY ONLY!

You can text "SPRING" to 21525 for your coupon plus other exclusive offers.

NEW Freebies Available

FERE Zone Perfect Nutrition Bar - Click here to request!

FREE Sample of Sani Sani Hands Instant Hand Sanitizing wipes - Click here to request!

FREE Thornton sample starter kit. - Click here to request!

FREE BiPro Whey Protein sample pack - Click here to request!

Thought of the Day

You never know what tomorrow will bring your way.

Dollar General Coupon - $10 off $25 for Apparel, Accessories, Shoes, and Baby Diapers

Click here to print your coupon for $10 off $25 purchase of Apparel, Accessories, Shoes and Baby Diapers .

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 3/28-4/3

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

Lowes Foods doubles coupons up to .99.  You can use 20 coupons per transaction.



Yellow or White Corn - 3/.99

White Potatoes 5lbs. - $1.99

Merita or Wonder Bread - BOGO

Shout Laundry Product - $2.50
Use .55/1 coupon 3/25 SS
Final Price - $1.40 each

Blue Diamond Almonds - $1.73
Use $1 coupon 1/29 SS
Final Price - .73 each

Duncan Hines Cake Mix - $1.25
Use .55/1 coupon 2/5 RP
Final Price - .15 each

Kettle Potato Chips - $1.78
Use $1 coupon 3/18 RP
Final Price - .78


3 Day Sale - March 30 - April 1 - Limit 2 Each

Crest Toothpaste - .99 each

Pantene Products - $2.99
Buy 2 and Use $3/2 coupon 2/26 SS
Final Price - $1.50 each

Secret Deodorant - $1.99
Use $1 coupon - 2/12 RP
Final Price - .99 each

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 3/25-3/31

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




Colgate 360 Toothbrush - $2.99
Receive $2 ECB
Use $1 coupon 3/11 SS
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2

Buy 3 Irish Spring or Softsoap Body Wash, Bar Soap or Liquid Hand Soap - $3
Receive $3 ECBs
Use (3) $1 coupons 3/25 SS
Final Price - $1 each
Limit 1

Buy 2 Halls Cough Drops - $1.50 each
Receive $1 ECB
Use $1/2 coupon 3/25 SS
Final Price - .50 each
Limit 1

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


Nothing stands out to me!

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






Carefree, Always, or U by Kotex Pantiliners - $1
Use $1 coupon 3/18 SS
Final Price - FREE

Colgate Optic White Toothbrush - $3.49
Use $1 March Rite Aid Video Values and
Use $1 coupon 3/11 SS
Final Price - FREE

Thought of the Day

"Friendships begin because, even without words, we understand how someone feels."

Joan Walsh Anglund

Comment Saturday - What is Your Favorite FREE Entertainment for Summer?

Today is Comment Saturday!!

For every comment left, I will return the favor by responding to your comment and by visiting your blog and leaving a comment.

I love to hear from my readers and I encourage you to leave comments on any blog you visit.

Today's question....What is your favorite FREE entertainment for summer?  My family's favorite thing to do is spend our afternoons outside in the pool.  We purchased a pool from Walmart several years ago and have never regretted it.  It has been well worth the money spent.

Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week - How Did You Do?

- 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 husband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

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

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including - toothpaste, conditioner, lotion, razors and shampoo.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- No drugstore shopping this week.

- Planned my grocery store shopping using the sale ad and coupons.
- Wrote 1 sponsored post for cash.

- Cashed in Swagbucks for another $5 Amazon gift card. I save my gift cards to do my Christmas shopping.

- Stayed home alot this week which always saves money.

- Won a $100 Target gift card by taking a survey.

- Used 2 sample boxes of cereal for breakfast 2 days this week.

- Received 3 FREE magazines in the mail this week.

- Made a to-do list of things I would like to update in my home and yard. This will help me prepare and find the best savings for items needed to update.

What did you do to saved/earn money this week? Please link up below. If you don't have a blog, that's fine, leave a comment and share how you saved/earned money this week.

NEW Freebies Available

2 FREE Cans of Halo spot's Stew - Click here to request!

FREE Sample Pack from Nordic Naturals  - Click here to request!

FREE Sample of Lipton Tea & Honey - Click here to request!

FREE Bottle of Evamor Natural Artesian Water - Click here to request!

Today's Favorite Coupon - $1 off Peebles Treats

Click here to print your coupon for $1 off 2 Peebles Treats. My kids loves these and so does my dh.

Thought of the Day

A penny saved is a penny earned.

All Moms with Infants Need a Baby Sling

All moms need a baby sling.  A moms job is never finished and there are only so many things that you can do with one hand.  A baby sling was a great way for me to complete my daily routine a little easier.  They provide great baby support to make them very comfortable and very ease to use.

A baby sling also comes in very handy if you have other children. Having a new addition to your family requires a little adjustment time for the older siblings.  Using a sling, gives you the opportunity to give the other children attention. 

Great Reasons to Purchase a Baby Sling:

- Baby slings also keep your children safe.  No fear in them wandering away or getting lost.

- Baby slings come in several varieties and colors for moms and dads. 

- Keeps your hands free to complete your daily activities.

- Brings comfort to your child.  They are able to feel you close to them.

- Baby slings are available for toddlers up to 44 lbs. 

- Baby slings also can be used in the front, back, or side.  Whatever position is more comfortable to you. 

If you are looking for a baby sling for yourself or as a gift, check out babysling.com for all your sling needs.

FREE Easter Recipe Ebook

Today's Favorite Coupons = Toy Coupons

Click here to print your $10 coupon off of Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides vehicle.

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off Loopz Memory game.

FREE Rita's Italian Ice Today ONLY!

To celebrate the first day of spring, Rita's Italian Ice is giving away FREE samples.  Find a location near you here.

Tuesday Series - Thrifty Items That Keep Me Organized

I could not live without my $2 calendar/planner that I purchased at Dollar General.  It is just the perfect size.  It is small enough to carry in my purse so I can have access to it at all times.  I use it to record appointments, birthday reminders, and to remember any events or plans. It has a monthly calendar and also a 7 day calendar for each week. 

There is also a note section in the back that I use to record any ideas or to write a quick reminder for myself.

Do you have something similar to this to keep you organized?

Thought of the Day

Some days you have to grit your teeth and smile.

CVS - FREE Candy or Beverage

Register for the CVS Twitter Party and you will receive a coupon for a FREE candy or beverage on March 27, 2012.