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, mouthwash, lotion, conditioner and shampoo.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Made a trip to Walgreens to stock up on paper plates and baby wipes at great prices.


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

- Stayed home alot this week which always saves money.

- Planned all my errands for one day to save on gas.

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping. 

- Requested a few FREE samples this week. 

- Enjoyed the warm weather and spent many hours playing outside which is FREE entertainment.

- Did not eat out at all this week.

- Received 3 FREE magazines this week in the mail.

- Requested over $100 in rebates this week.

- Enjoyed a night out at my nephews baseball game.  Kids get in FREE and for $10 we enjoyed a great game spent with family and friends.

What did you do to save/earn money this week? Please link up below.

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 2 coupon inserts in Sundays paper, 1 - Smartsource, 1-RedPlum.  Below is a list of a few of my favorite coupons that will be available.  Click here for a complete list.

Huggies Save $.50/1 baby wipes 56ct
Huggies Save $1.50/1 Little Swimmers disposable swimpants
Huggies Save $2/1 Pull-Ups training pants jumbo pack
Suave Save $.50/1  deodorant product
Suave Save $.50/1 Professionals styling product
Suave Save $.50/2 Professionals shampoo or conditioner products
Suave B1G1 free body lotion up to Save $3
Suave B2G1 free Naturals or Kids body wash up to Save $3

1 Year Subscription to Urban Farm Magazine - $4.50

Subscribe to Urban Farm and receive a 1 year subscription for only $4.50. Use Promo Code 5941.

New Coupons Available

These coupons became available today.  Print yours before they are gone!

.75 off one Carmex Lip Balm

$4 off any Slo-Niacin

$1 off any one 3-pack Multipack of Eclipse or Orbit White Gum

$2 off any 4 Dial Liquid Hand Soap

$1 off 2 Dial Bar Soap

FREE Sample of Garnier Ultra Lift

Click here to request your FREE sample of Garnier Ultra Lift.

Thought of the Day

Family time is priceless.  Enjoy a little family time this weekend.

Dollar General Coupon - $10 off $25 Yellow Dot Apparel Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for $10 off $25 purchase of Yellow Dot Apparel.  Coupon expires 5/20/12.

And The Winner Is ...

The winner of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Couponing is Brooke!!

Congrats!

Today's Favorite Coupon = FREE Cutter Citronella Candles at Walmart

Walmart has Cutter citronella candles for .97. Use this $1 coupon and you can get them for FREE!

*NEW* Carter's Coupon - 25% off $40 Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for 25% off $40 Purchase at Carter's store.  Expires 5/23/12. Carter's doesn't usually offer 25% off coupons so if you need to buy some summer clothes for your little ones maybe now would be a great time.

FREE Milk Bone Trail Mix Dog Snacks Sample Pack

Click here to request your FREE sample of Milk Bone Trail Mix Dog Snacks Sample Pack from Walmart.

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week -5/16-5/22

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

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


Fresh Rewards e-offer
Lance Snack Crackers - $1.77
Use .55/1 coupon 5/13 SS
Final Price - .67 each
Limit 2

Assorted Pork Chops - $1.99/lb.

Carolina Pride Ham Portion - $1.19/lb.

Red Tomatoes - .97/lb.

Vidalia Sweet Onions - .97/lb.

Snap Green Beans - .97/lb.

Green Bell Peppers - .97 each

Limes - .33 each

Kraft Salad Dressing - $1.70 each

Hanover Beans - .50 each

Nestle Single Candy Bars - Buy 2, Get 1 FREE .99 each
Buy 3 and Use .50/3 coupon 4/29 SS
Final Price - .33 each

Kellogg's Eggo Waffles - $2
Use .75/1 coupon 5/6 RP
Final Price .50 each

Hallmark Cards - Buy 2 Graduation Cards, Get 1 FREE with in-ad coupon

Buy $40 in participating P&G products, Get $10 Prepaid Visa by Mail
Check the ad for the deals and including coupon matchups

30% off Photo Books and Cards at Mixbook

It is never too early to start planning for Father's Day!  Take advantage of this great offer today.

Thought of the Day

"Instead of giving myself reasons of why I can't, I give myself reasons of why I can."

Author Unknown

Thrifty Fun for Your Kids

One of Payton's favorite things to do outside is draw on the sidewalk.  She loves to draw pictures, write her name, and even practice writing her letters and numbers.  I have also added a bucket of water with a paint brush to her sidewalk fun.  The water and paintbrush is used as an eraser.  This kept her entertained for almost 2 hours today.

All items were purchased at the Dollar Store.  So for $3, I was able to get alot of things accomplished while she was playing.

Ownza - Receive Exclusive Deals on the Stuff You Like

Ownza gives you exclusive deals, based on the stuff you like. Add the things you own and want to unlock discounts; the more you add, the better the deals.

FREE eCookbook for Simply Deli Salads

Free eCookbook: Simply Deli Salads: 28 Best Recipes for Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad & More, features 16 pages of our favorite potluck recipes + Mr. Food Recipe eNewsletter for FREE!

Get this brand new FREE eCookbook collection full of our favorite easy deli salad recipes to transform your party. In our latest eCookbook, the Mr. Food Test Kitchen has collected a variety of recipes to keep the party going all night long. From hearty potato salads to refreshing pasta salads to "Quick & Easy" coleslaws and delicious seafood salads, these outdoor specialties are guaranteed crowd-pleasers!

The eCookbook has step-by-step instructions for easy recipes like Presto Potato Salad (page 1), Taco Potato Salad (page 5), Basic Macaroni Salad (page 9), Pasta Fruit Salad (page 15), Country Coleslaw (page 17), Sunny Slaw (page 19), Crab Tortellini Salad (page 25), Seashell Salad (page 26), and lots more.

Since it is grilling season, this is perfect opportunity for some new recipes. 

Enjoy!

FREE Sample of Eucerin Daily Protection Moisturizing Body Lotion

"Like" Eucerin on Facebook, watch a very short video and request your FREE sample.  Click here to request.

Wordless Wednesday

Beautiful iris! 

Thought of the Day

Sunshine and warm temperatures puts a smile on my face.

My Shopping Trip to Walgreens

Purchased:

5 Packs of Paper Plates - .99 each = $4.95
1 AquaFresh Kids Toothpaste - .99, Used $1 coupon = FREE
1 Pampers Wipes - $2.49, Used .75 coupon = $1.74

Total OOP - $7.23

The paper plates are ot somehting that I use everyday but I like to always have them on hand especially during the summer.  I couldn't pass up the FREE kids toothpaste.  The wipes are for Bryson.  Since he is still in diapers, I am always looking for a great deal on wipes.

FREE Recipe eBook- 50 American Recipes

Free eCookbook: 50 Favorite American Recipes by State free eCookbook, featuring 85 pages of American recipes and classic American favorites + RecipeLion Quick and Easy Recipes newsletter for FREE!

 Get this brand new FREE eCookbook collection of American recipes inspired by the 50 U.S. states.

You'll find plenty of ideas for dinner, dessert, soups and even appetizers; take a trip around the U.S. right from your dinner table.

This eCookbook has step-by-step instructions for American recipes like Hearty New England Clam Chowder (pg. 9), Best New York Cheesecake (pg. 15), Chicago-Style Italian Beef (pg. 32), Fresh Georgia Peach Cobbler (pg. 49), California Hangtown Fry (pg. 70) and so many more.

Mommy Must Haves

Mother's day may be over, but you deserve to be spoiled year round!

Treat yourself at a low cost this week because six essential premium Vistaprint products are now $3 or less each. Always be just a phone call away with Mommy Contact Cards. At just $2 for 25, you can share important information about your children with teachers, babysitters and everyone on the playground.
Show off your kids in style with a personalized a photo book for $3. You can add all your favorite snapshots and customize a theme.
Treat yourself to some personalized stationery with note cards at $2 and return address labels at $2, too. You can find a matching set or pick from over 1,000 fun and trendy designs.
 Stamps are perfect for staying organized with mail, packing or storage. Customize one to fit your needs for $2.
And who doesn't want a personalized coffee mug with a smiley photo of your child? Get one for just $3! Plus, enjoy FREE uploads!

And the Winner is...

The winner of My First Crayola Prize Pack is:

Here are your random numbers:

19 - Jennifer Marie

Timestamp: 2012-05-16 04:07:16 UTC

Jen has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.  Thanks to everyone for entering.

FREE Sample of Ovaltine

"Like" Ovaltine on Facebook and request your FREE sample.

Thought of the Day

Each day with my children is a blessing.

And the Winners are ... (UPDATED)

Update:  Forgive me but I only chose one winner originally.  I have now updated the giveaway and chose another winner.  Sorry for the confusion!!


The winners of the Cheerios Prize Pack are ...

Here are your random numbers:

1- Brooke Adametz

17- Gina M Maddox 

Timestamp: 2012-05-15 03:16:51 UTC

Thanks to everyone for entering.  Brooke and Gina has been emailed and they have 48 hours to respond or a new winners will be chosen.

Groupon - Sign up to receive daily deals.

FREE 8 x 8 Shutterfly Photo Book

Login to your Shutterfly account or open a new account and you will receive a FREE 8 x 8 Photo Book from Shutterfly.  You do have to pay shipping.

Menu Planning Monday

Monday - Pork Chops, Rice, Salad, Biscuits

Tuesday - Pizza, Salad
Wednesday - Beef Stew, Pototoes, Corn

Thursday - Salmon, Sauteed Cabbage, Salad

Friday - Grilled Shrimp Salads

Saturday - Dinner Out

Sunday - I always leave Sunday open because my dh likes to plan our menu and do most of the cooking.

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

Thought of the Day

Happiness will never come to those that fail to appreciate what they already have.

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 5/13-5/19

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


Ultra Gain Dish Detergent - $1
Use .50/1 Gain coupon - 5/13 P&G
Final Price - .50 each

Dial or Tone Bar Soap - $1.88
Receive $1 ECB
Final Price - .88
Limit 1

Pantene Pro-V Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler - 2/$6.97
Receive $1 ECB wyb 2
Buy 4
Use (2)  B1G1 FREE coupon 4/19 P&G
Use $3/2 coupon 5/13 P&G
Final Price - .48 each
Limit 1

Softsoap Body Wash, 4 Pack Bar Soap, or Liquid Hand Soap - $3.50
Receive $4 ECB wyb 2
Buy 2 and Use (2) .75 coupon 4/15 SS
Final Price .75 each
Limit 1

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Keebler Club Crackers, Cheez-Its, or Nabisco Cookies or Crackers - $134 each , Buy 3 and Receive $1 ECB
Use $1/3 Printable coupon
Final Price - .67 each after coupon and ECB

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

Starbucks Refreshers - .99
Use FREE coupon 4/29 Pepsi Moments to Save
Receive .99 RR
Final Price - FREE plus .99 overage

MidNite or NatuRelief at - $5.99
Receive $5 RR
Use $1 coupon 5/13 SS
Final Price - FREE after coupon and RR

Nabisco Cookies or Crackers - $1.49
Receive .50 RR
Final Price - .99 after RR

Aquafresh Kids Toothpaste - .99
Use $1 coupon May All You magazine
or $1 coupon 4/15 RP
Final Price - FREE

Purex Liquid Detergent - $2.49
Use .50 coupon 5/13 RP
Final Price - $1.99

Walgreens Paper Plates - .99

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






Softsoap Bar Soap - $2.99
Receive $2 +UPR
Use .75 coupon 4/15 SS
Final Price - .24 after coupon and +UPR

Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers - $3.50
Receive $2 +UPR when you buy 2
Buy 4 and Use 2 B1G1 Free coupon 4/29 P&G
and Use $3/2 coupon 5/13 P&G
Final Price - FREE after coupons and +UPR

Thought of the Day

Happy Mother's Day!!

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, dental floss, mouthwash, lotion, conditioner 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.

- Stayed home alot this week which always saves money.

- Planned all my errands for one day to save on gas.

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping.

- Paid bills on line. No money spent on stamps.

- Requested a few FREE samples this week.

- Received a $10 Amazon Gift Card from Purex for Mother's Day since I am a Purex Insider.

- Did 3 sponsored posts this week.

- Purchased some new outdoor throw pillows for my screened in porch.  Compared prices and used a coupon when purchasing.



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.

Walgreens - FREE 8 x 10 Photo Enlargement

Today is the lst day to order your FREE 8 x 10 Photo Enlargement from Walgreens.  Use coupon code - FREE4ME.  Choose the option to pick up instore and you don't have to pay shipping. Enjoy!!

Couponing for Community - Today is the last day!!

I added 31 items to the goal tracker for Couponing for Community!!  I hope everyone has waited until today to add their totals.  The totals this year are low compared to last year.  Couponing for Community was even featured on the Huffington Post this week.  You can find the article here.

Visit the Couponing for Community Facebook page and add your totals.  You can also share a picture if you would like.

Thanks to everyone who participated and I look forward to next year!  

Thought of the Day

"Its not hard to make decisons once you know what your values are."

Roy E. Disney

Giveaway - Coupon for a FREE Bottle of Purex

I have two coupons to giveaway!!

How to enter: (5 entries per person)

- Leave me a comment tell me what is laundry detergent do you use most often.. (Required)

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

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

- Tweet about this giveaway (@mariathriftyWAI) and leave me a comment telling me you did.

Tweet this - Enter the giveaway for a Coupon for a FREE Bottle of Purex at Thrifty Ways and Ideas http://www.thriftywaysandideas.com/2012/05/giveaway-coupon-for-free-bottle-of.html @mariathriftyWAI

- "Like" me on Facebook and leave me a comment telling me you did.

This giveaway will close on Friday, May 18 at 9pm. The winner will emailed and posted on Saturday morning . The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure:  I was given these coupons from Purex for being a Purex Insider.

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be (3) coupon inserts in this Sundays paper - 1 Smartsource, 1 RedPum and 1 P&G.  Below is a list of a few of my favorite coupons that will be available.  Click here for a full list.

Franks Save $.75/1 RedHot sauce
Franks Save $.75/1 RedHot Sweet Chili or Thick sauce
French’s Save $.30/1 Classic Yellow or Spicy Brown Mustard
Milk-Bone Save $1.50/2 dog snacks
Pantene Save $3/2 products
Bounty Save $.25/1 towels or napkins
Cascade Save $.50/1 Action Pacs
Charmin Save $.25/1 product

Famous Footwear - 20% off your Total Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for 20% off your entire purchase.

Today's Favorite Coupon - .50 off Suave

Click here to print your coupon for .50 off (1) Suave Everlasting Sunshine Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Lotion or Body Wash.  If you store doubles, you should be able to get a great deal.

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Thought of the Day

Sometimes the wrong choices bring us to the right places.

Giveaway - My First Crayola Gift Pack

My kids have had a wonderful time playing with all of the Crayola items that I received in my prize pack.  When you ignite the spark of creativity early in life, children go on to do magnificent things! The dots and dashes, squiggles and colorful, random marks young children make are the seeds of creativity -- a skill that´s essential for success in school and in jobs of the future. Creativity matters and Crayola can help your little one develop and express that skill from an early age.

Children grow and develop through their first art experiences.  Large and fine motor skills like hand-eye coordination begin to develop, as well as self-confidence and early literacy skills. A child’s first scribbles represent the beginning of their journey for symbolic communication that’s needed to develop reading and writing skills.

The My First Crayola line includes specially designed art supplies and activities for children as young as 12 months and features three inspiring ways through which little hands can create - with art tools, mess-free activities and creative activities that feature dry-erase crayons and music.




Special Offer
Crayola and Cheerios® cereal are offering up to $5.00 in coupon savings on My First CrayolaTM products, so you can enjoy a little colorful fun at the breakfast table! Look for My First CrayolaTM on original Cheerios cereal boxes

I have (1) prize packs to giveaway:

Includes: 

My First Crayola Washable Crayons

My First Crayola Washable Markers

My First Crayola Washable Stampers

My First Crayola Washable Dry-Erase Activity mat

One specially marked box of doriginal Cheerios cereal

You can find details on each item on the Crayola website!

How to enter: (6 entries per person)

- Leave me a comment telling me how do you display your childrens artwork. (Required)

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

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

- Tweet about this giveaway (@mariathriftyWAI) and leave me a comment telling me you did.

Tweet this - Enter My First Crayola giveaway at Thrifty Ways and Ideas http://www.thriftywaysandideas.com/2012/05/giveaway-my-first-crayola-gift-pack.html @mariathriftyWAI

- "Like" me on Facebook and leave me a comment telling me you did.

- "Like" Crayola on Facebook and leave me a comment telling me you did.

This giveaway will close on Tuesday, May 15 at 9pm. The winner will emailed and posted on Wednesday morning . Each winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure:  The information, products, coupon, video and additional My First CrayolaTM gift pack was provided by Crayola® and Cheerios through MyBlogSpark.

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 5/9-5/15

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

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


e-Offers
Cottonelle Bath Tissue, 12 giant or double rolls - $5.88
Limit 2

Strawberries - 1 lb. - $2

Jumbo Gold Pineapple - $3.99 each

Fresh Corn - White or Yellow - 5/$2

Hershey's Single Candy Bars - .39 with in-ad coupon - expires 5/29
Limit 6

Bulls- Eye BBQ Suace - .99 with in-ad coupon - expires 5/29
Limit 6

Snackwell's Bars - $1.70
Use .75/1 coupon - 2/5 RP
Final Price - .20 each

Planter's Bars - $1.70
Use $.75 coupon 4/22 SS
Final Price - .20 each

WhoNu?? Nutrition Rich Cookies - $2.50
Use .55/1 coupon 4/29 SS
Final Price - $1.40

A1 Steak Sauce - $2.99 with in-ad coupon
Use $1 coupon 5/6 RP
Final Price - $1.99

Lowes Foods tomato paste  - 2/$1

All Laundry Detergent - $3
Use $1 coupon 4/1 RP
Final Price $2

Mother's Day Flowers

Dozen Long Stem Roses Bouquet - $12.99

Calla Lilies - $5

Orchid Corsage - $3.99

Tulips - $4.99