And the Winner Is....

The winner of the Crayola Gift Pack including a Crayola Marker Airbrush and a Crayola Digitial Light Designer is:

Here are your random numbers:

 

9 - Kristy

Timestamp: 2013-01-11 18:29:27 UTC

 

Thanks to everyone for entering.

Thought of the Day

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.

Giveaway - CLOSED - Crayola Review and Giveaway

We did enjoy reviewing our Crayola products during the holiday break especially since we were stuck at home sick.  I was very excited to try out these items.  I have always been a huge fan of Crayola.  I think everyone had Crayola crayons while growing up.  They seem to constantly coming out with amazing new products. 

 The Marker Airbrush was what I was looking forward to trying out. The Marker Airbrush is kid-powered and works with a simple hand pump, and can be used with any of Crayol'as Classic WAshable Broadline Markers, Washable Broadline Window Markers, or new Bright Fabric Broadline Markers.  Simply attach a Crayola Broadline Marker, pump it up, and spray.  No batteries required.  Kids can use the Marker Airbrush to create free-hand airbrushed drawings or use the stencil sheets to create professinal looking masterpieces.  The Marker Airbrush includes the Airbrush Sprayer, 8 washable markers, 4 bright fabric markers, 20 sheets of paper and 4 stencil sheets. It is recommeded for ages 6 and up but I still had to assist while Payton was airbrushing.  You can airbrush paper, windows, and fabric.  Payton and I made t-shirts.  I couldn't wait to test our my airbrushing skills.  We practiced a little on paper first to get the hang of it.  Our t-shirts turned out great!  

 All kids love anything that lights up.  To add a little more effect, Payton enjoyed turning the lights out while playing with the Digital Light Designer.   The Digitial Light Designers uses LED technology as the medium to bring kids colorful ideas to life on a 360-degree domed drawing surface.  You can draw with the lights to create, animate and play games.  Payton loved playing the maze games.   I too had the chance to play with it.  I also enjoyed it. 

You can visit Crayola's HOliday Gift Guide at www.crayola.com/gifts where you can find a list of Crayola products to unleash kids creativity.  "Like" Crayola on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter to keep up with the latest Crayola news and updates! 

 In addition to the great products I received, I do have a prize pack to give away to one lucky reader that includes a Crayola Digital Light Designer and a Crayola Marker Airbrusher.
 

How to enter: (5 entries per person)

- Leave a comment and share how many Crayola products you have in your home. (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 24 hr Crayola Giveaway including a Crayola Marker Airbrusher and a Crayola Digital Light Designer - http://tinyurl.com/bjch2ca

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

This giveaway will close on Thursday, January 10 at midnight.  The winner will emailed and posted Friday morning.  The winner will have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.


Disclosure:  The Crayola products to try, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Crayola. No other compensation was received. All opinions expressed are my own

NEW Coupons Available

 

 

Click here to print your coupons while they are vailable!

$1.00 off any Bag of POPCORN, INDIANA Products $1.00 off any box of South Beach Diet Products $2.00 off WHEN YOU BUY ANY (1) NUTRISSE Haircolor $1.50 off Any (2) Tone Body Washes

Thought of the Day

"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about."

Angela Schmidt

Wordless Wednesday - Wishing for Warmer Weather

I am so ready for warm weather!!!

My Shopping Trip to CVS Last Week

I finally got to take advantage of the great deals at CVS on Saturday.  Here is what I purchased:

1st Transaction:
31 - Pepsi 2 Liters - .99 each = $30.69
Used $10 ECB
Total OOP - $20.69 = .67 each

Received $10 ECB
(Not included in picture)

2nd Transaction:

2 - Tide Detergents - $5.94 = $11.88, Used (2) 1.50 coupons = $3 = $8.88
2 - Dawn Dish Detergents - .99 each = $1.98, Used (1).50 and (1).25 coupons = $1.23
2 - Pantenes - $3.50 = $7, Used $3/2 coupon = $4
2 - Xtra Detergents - $1.99 = $3.98
1 - CVS Big Quilts Paper Towels - 2.57, Used $2 CVS CRT = .57
2 - Old Spice Deodorants -B1G1 50% off - $5.79 and $2.89 = $8.68 - $1.00/2 coupon = $7.68
4 - Puffs .99 = $3.96, Used .25 coupon = $3.71
2 - Dove Deodorants - $1.27 = $2.54, Used $2 CVS CRT = .54, .27 each
4 - Tresemme Shampoos - .99 each = $3.96, Used (2) $2 CVS CRT (2 printed for some reason?) = .04 overage

Used $10 ECB
Used $4.50 ECB

Total OOP - $16.05
Received $10 ECB

Total -$77.24
$24.50 in ECBs Used
$16 in coupons and CRTs Used
Total OOP - $36.74

New Coupons Available

 

 

New Coupons available.  Print them while you can!

$3.00 off One Chuggington Dvd
$3.00 off Leslie Sansone: Ultimate 5 Day Walk Plan
$0.30 off 4 oz. or larger HARIBO product
$2.00 off 2 Milo's Kitchen home-style dog treats
$2.00 off Preparation H wipes products
$1.00 off one International Delight Iced Coffee
$0.75 off ONE PERDUE Refrigerated Breaded Chicken
$1.00 off ONE Gardein frozen entree product

Dollar General Christmas Clearance Purchases

I was able to run by Dollar General last week on way to the drug store to pickup medicine for Bryson.  All Christmas items were just 50% off (I usually wait for 75% off) but there was a couple of things I needed to purchase for next year.

4 Rolls of Ribbon - .50 each - $2
3 Packs - Labels - .50 each - $1.50
1 Pack - Ornament Hooks - $.50

Total OOP - $4.00

Thought of the Day

When things go wrong, try to look at it from a new perspective.

And the Winner is ....

And the lucky winner of The Good Life for Less book is

 

Here are your random numbers:

 

13 - Amanda 

 

Timestamp: 2013-01-07 19:01:27 UTC

 

 

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

FREE The Cheese Lover's eCookbook

 

 

Free eCookbook: The Cheese Lover's eCookbook: 34 Easy Recipes with Cheese features 34 pages of our favorite easy cheesy recipes + Mr. Food Recipe eNewsletter for FREE!

Get this brand new FREE eCookbook collection filled with recipes oozing with one of our favorite ingredients: cheese. In our latest eCookbook, the Mr. Food Test Kitchen has teamed up with our friends over at Comstock Creamery to bring you simple cheesy recipes that'll tide you over all day long. From party-pleasing snacks to classic all-time classic dinner entrees, the whole family is sure to be clamoring for these dishes.

The eCookbook has step-by-step instructions for easy recipes like Baked Cheese Drops (page 3), Potato Plank Bruschetta (page 8), Fried Cheese Sticks (page 9), Cheesy Hash Browns(page 12), Cheesy Herbed Mashed Potatoes (page 13), French Onion Bake (page 16), Loaded “Baked” Potato Soup (page 19), Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf (page 25), Company Special Mac 'n' Cheese (page 28), and lots more.

Menu Planning Monday

Monday - .Hot Dogs, Homemade Slaw, Tater Tots

Tuesday - Skillet Chicken Parmigniana, Salad

Wednesday - Barbecued Ribs Cooked in the Crockpot, Oven Potatoes, Slaw, Hush Puppies

Thursday - Soup and Salad

Friday - Salmon and Grilled Shrimp, Rice, Corn

Saturday - Pork chops, Baked Potatoes, Corn

Sunday - I try to leave Sunday open. DH likes to cook!


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

Chilis - FREE Dessert Coupon

Join Chili's Email Club below to get the latest happenings and exclusive offers, plus a Free dessert just for signing up!

 

New Coupons Available

Lots of great coupons available!  Print them while you can.

$1.00 off 2 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom products

 $1.00 off Scrubbing Bubbles kitchen Cleaner

 $1.00 off TWO Glade Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator

 $2.00 off any Glade Sense & Spray starter kit

$1.00 off Scrubbing Bubbles All Purpose Cleaner

$1.50 off any TWO Glade 4-oz. Jar Candles

$2.00 off Glade PlugIns Scented Oil refill

$1.00 off Glade Decor Scents holder or 2 refills

$1.00 off any TWO Windex products

$1.00 off any TWO Glade Sense & Spray refills

$1.00 off 2 Scrubbing Bubbles toilet products

$1.00 off any TWO Glade Automatic Spray refill

$1.00 off Glade PlugIns Scented Oil warmer

$1.00 off any JOHNSON'S Baby Bubble Bath

$1.00 off any 1 LISTERINE Mouthwash 1L or larger $

1.00 off any two (2) REACH Floss Products

$0.75 off any DESITIN diaper rash product

$1.00 off any two (2) REACH Toothbrushes

$1.00 off any JOHNSON'S Baby Oil product

$1.00 off any one Orbit or 5 Gum Grab & Go Pack

$0.60 off ONE KLEENEX Hand Towels

$1.00 off any one (1) SheaMoisture Baby product

$0.55 off THREE boxes of KLEENEX Facial Tissue

$1.00 off Starbucks packaged coffee

Thought of the Day

No matter what, try to always see the bright side in every situation.


A quote I definitely tried to live by during the holidays.  My son got sick on Christmas Eve.  Christmas Day was spent at home with a sick 2 year old.  All plans for the day were cancelled.  We were at the doctors office the following morning soon after they opened.  Went back again 2 days later and was finally tested for the flu and RSV.  The RSV test came back positive.  It is a virus so antibiotics do not help.  Between both of my children - Payton - 6 and Bryson 2-1/2, this was the sickest either child has ever been.  It was a rough 10 days.  We all ended up sick and still have some runny noses.  We tried to enjoy Christmas as much as possible but it was hard. 

Hopefully, everyone is on the road to recovery and we can get back to our normal routine.  My grandma use to always say that snow killed germs.  I wish it would snow a foot deep.  Not sure if this is true or not but it certainly couldn't hurt!!

Merry Christmas!!

 

Wishing everyone of you a very Merry Christmas!  I hope you enjoy your day with your family and loved ones. 

FREE 5 x 7 Photo at Walgreens Today ONLY!

Walgreens is offering a FREE 5 x 7 photo today ONLY!  Just enter coupon code FREE5X7 at checkout to receive yours.  Make sure you choose free instore pickup.

Ways I Earned/Saved Money This Week

- 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.

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

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping.

- Paid a couple of bills online. No money spent on stamps.

- Requested a couple of FREE samples.

- Stuck to my menu plan this week. No eating out.

- Used my Just Save fuel rewards when filling up with gas and saved .15 per gallon.

- Continued to cut my dryer sheets in half to save.

- Planned my grocery shopping using sales and coupons.

 

- Received some free return address labels in the mail.

- Finished wrapping my Christmas gifts with paper purchased from clearance last year for almost nothing.

- Still organizing and cleaning out my storage closet. It is taking me awhile because I work on it a little bit each day while my 2 year old is napping.  A work in progress.

- Need a couple of Dirty Santa gifts for a Christmas party so I went to my gift closet and found what I needed.  No money spent.

- Did a few Christmas activities with the kids for FREE - phone calls from Santa, watched a couple of Christmas movies, watched Santa feed his reindeer online, and colored Christmas pictures.

 

What did you do to save/earn money this week? Please link up below or leave a comment and share how you did.

Walgreens - 15% off Coupon

 

Click here to print your Walgreens coupn to use in-store or online today only for 15% off all items and 20% off Walgreens, W brand, and Nice products.

Thought of the Day

 

Countdown to Christmas .... Only 2 days to go!!

FREE Lysol Dual Action Wipes

FREE Lysol Wipes after mail-in rebate.  Click here to print your rebate form and receive a refund up to $3.00 on Lysol Dual Action Wipes - 35ct.  Offer expires 12/31/12.

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 12/19-12/25

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. They will accept 4 "like" coupons and 2 "like" internet coupons.

Also, you can earn .10 per gallon fuel rewards with every $100 spent.

Fresh eRewards Offer
Jumbo Cantaloupe - $1.97
Limit 4

Buy 2 Get 3 FREE
Green Giant Canned Veggies - $1.39
Total Price - .56 each

Dixie Crystals or Dixie Brown Sugar - .98
Use .50/1 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE

Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables - $1.00
Buy 3 and Use .60/3 coupon 11/11 SS
Final Price - .60 each

Stove Top Stuffing - $1.39
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 coupon
Final Price - .89 each

Heluva Good Dip - $1.79
Use .75/1 coupon 11/11 RP
Final Price - .29 each

Farm Rich Snack - $5.99
Use .75/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $4.49 each

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Birds Eye Steamfresh Varieties - $2.59 = $1.29
Buy 2 and Use .50/2 coupon 11/18 SS
Final Price- .79 each

Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese - $3.79 = $1.89 each

Aunt Jemima Pancakes or French Toast - $3.29 = $1.64 each

Green Snap Beans - .97/lb.

Small Navel Oranges - 2/$1

Large Tangy Limes - 3/.99

Sweet Potatoes - .89/lb.

You can view this weeks sale ad here.

Sunday Coupon Preview

 

 

There will be no coupon inserts in this weeks Sunday paper since it is a holiday weekend.  There are lots of great printable coupons available from Coupons.com, RedPlum, and Coupon Network. 

Mega Swagbucks Day

 

If you haven't signed up with Swagbucks, you definitely need to. It is a great search engine where you can earn swagbucks every time you search. I average 20-30 swagbucks a day. You can also download the Swagbucks Toolbar and Swagbucks will give you FREE swagcodes occasionally.

You can redeem your swagbucks for great prizes. My favorite prize is Amazon gift cards. With 450 swagbucks you can earn a $5 Amazon gift card. I apply my gift cards to my Amazon account and save them to use at Christmas.

You can sign up for Swagbucks here and earn 30 swagbucks just by signing up!

New Coupons Available

Print these great coupons while they are available.  My favorites ones are the great Crayola coupons and the Burger King Whopper B1G1 coupon.

Free WHOPPER Sandwich purchase of WHOPPER Sandwich
$3.00 off BIC Mark-It Permanent Markers
$1.50 off Any Scharffen Berger Product
$1.00 off FRENCH'S Dijon Mustard
$1.00 off any 1 (one) Curel Moisturizer
$3.00 off any two Triaminic products
$1.00 off 1 Jergens Daily Moisture OR Fragrance
$1.00 off KRAFT FRESH TAKE Cheese & Breadcrumb Mix
$0.75 off any (1) Odwalla Juice, Smoothie Drink

$1.00 off 2 Wrigley Heritage Tins
$7.50 off ONE (1) tube of Dr. Paul's Piggy Paste
$0.75 off any (1) Odwalla Juice, Smoothie Drink
$4.00 off Crayola Light-Up Paint Palette
$3.00 off Love's Christmas Journey dvd
$3.00 off Crayola Glow Book
$4.00 off Crayola Crayon Maker
$14.00 off Thomas & Friends TrackMaster
$3.00 off Crayola Model Magic Jewelry Boutique
$3.00 off on Crayola Ultimate Art Supplies Kit
$10.00 off Thomas & Friends Take-n-Play
$4.00 off Crayola Sketcher Projector
$0.50 off any ONE (1) COOL WHIP Frosting
$4.00 off Crayola Glow Dome

$1.50 off any ONE (1) Dial Lotion product
$3.00 off any Dove and Caress Gift Pack
$1.00 off bag of TERRA Chips
$2.00 off one 48 oz bottle of POM Wonderful juice
$1.00 off 1 12-ounce bag Ocean Spray Cranberries
$5.00 off Tigger Movie Bounce-a-rrrific dvd
$3.00 off Arbitrage on DVD or Blu-ray
$3.00 off any ONE (1) Lamisil AT product
$0.75 off 1 package of Campbell's Skillet Sauces



 

Thought of the Day

 

Countdown to Christmas....only 3 days to go!!

Thrifty Teacher's Gift Baskets - $46 worth of items for only $12

 

I am very proud of the gift baskets I made for Payton's teachers. Planning ahead definitely saved me lots of money.  I was able to put together a $46 gift basket for only $12.   Here is how I did it.

Christmas Container - Dollar General $2

Starbucks Tumbler and Starbucks Hot Cocoa - $15.98 - Used a Starbucks gift card that I won from another blog giveaway

Tiny Prints Personalized Notepads - $16.99 - Used a gift card I had earned

Bic Pens - $1 - I got these for FREE with a coupon during the year

Staples $10 gift Card

Planning ahead saves me money plus takes away a little stress during the holiday season.  I already had the ribbon and the basket bag.  I think they turned out great and I can't wait for Payton to give them to her teachers tomorrow.

Did you make any gift baskets as gifts this year?

New Coupons Available

 

Print these while available!  Great Huggies coupon available.

$3.00 off Arbitrage on DVD or Blu-ray
$50.00 off orders in gem and metal of your choice
$2.00 off 1 HUGGIES Little Movers Slip-On Diapers
$4.00 off 3-oz. BENGAY ZERO DEGREES item
$1.00 off two Campbell's Slow Kettle Style soups 
$1.50 off any one package of HUGGIES Diapers

Thought of the Day

Countdown to Christmas....6 days to go!

Giveaway Extended - The Good Life for Less Review and Giveaway

MomAdvice.com is one of the first blogs that I began reading many years ago.  I immediately felt a connection to Amy Clark because she was a mom with small children like me.  I began to read her blog almost daily and loved how she always found thrifty ways to have fun and entertain with her family.

I was thrilled when the Penguin Group contacted me and offered me a book to review.  I couldn't wait to receive it.  As soon as I unpacked Amy's book, I opened the cover and began to read.  I read the whole book that evening.  I simply could not put it down.  Her book made me feel like I was have a conversation with a friend. 

Amy's book truly does provide ways to Giving Your Family Great Meals, Good Times, and a Happy Home on a Budget.  I especially loved the selection of recipes she included in Chapter 3 and how she keeps a clean home in Chapter 5.

About the Author
Named one of the Top 50 Power Moms in Nielsen’s Online list and a “Power Mom” by Parents Magazine, Amy Allen Clark consults with marketing teams for companies offering and offers guidance on how to reach moms. Clark has been featured in the New York Times, Miami Herald, Ladies’ Home Journal, Women’s World, Redbook, All You, MSN Money, and Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food blog, among others, and pens a monthly “Frugal Mom” column for Michiana Family Magazine. Clark lives in Granger, Indiana, with her husband and two children. For more information, visit her website at www.MomAdvice.com, or follow her on Twitter @momadvice.

Giveaway
If you would love the chance to read The Good Life for Less, enter my giveaway and receive a copy before it is available for purchase.  Her book's on sale/publication date is purchase January 2nd.

How to enter: (5 entries per person)

- Leave me a comment letting me know what you hope to learn from this book. (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 Good Life for Less" Book Giveaway http://tinyurl.com/bawbgc7

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

This giveaway will close on Saturday, December 29 at 9pm. The winner will emailed and posted on Sunday morning. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

 

Disclosure:  I did receive free copies of The Good Life for Less from the Penguin Group to review and giveaway.  No other compensation was received.  All opinions expressed are my own.

Carmex Everyday Lip Conditioner Review

As a member of the Carmex Blog Squad, I recently received a free sample of their new Everyday Lip Conditioner.  As you most know, I love Carmex and use it daily.  I have it at home, in my purse, and most of the time in my vehicle.  I try to prevent my lips from chapping especially during the winter months. 

I was excited to try the new Carmex Everyday Lip Conditioner.  It is not like any other Carmex product I have used.  It is like lotion for your lips.  It is creamy, fast absorbing, non-greasy and contains 13 mositurizers for soft, smooth lips.  It isn't glossy either.  I was able to apply it and then also apply lipgloss or lipstick.  The lip conditioner keep my lips soft and conditioned longer.  I didn't feel like I was wearing anything at all.  Also, the orange flavor was wonderful.  I am a fan of anything orange flavored.  Along with me reviewing it, I also let my 6 year old daughter try it.  She is not a fan of using anything to prevent chapping.  She too was impressed and really liked that it didn't make her lips feel greasy.  Her first response was "I don't feel it on my lips."   I also think it would be perfect for men to use also.

If you are looking for something new to try to prevent chapping and keep your lips feeling soft, give Carmex Everyday Lip Conditioner a try.  I truly believe you won't be disappointed.


Disclosure:  I did receive a free sample to review from Carmex Blog Squad.  No other compensation was received.  All opinions expressed are my own. 

FREE My First Christmas Bib from Babiesrus

 

Click here to print your coupon for a FREE My1st Christmas Bib from Babiesrus.  While supplies last. Offer valid until 12/24. 

FREE 1 Week Membership to Curves

 

Are you planning on setting a New Year's resolution to lose weight or get in shape?  If so, this may help get you started.  Sign up for a FREE week at Curves and start working on a healthier you.

New Coupons Available

Print these while they are available!!  Take advantage of the new game coupons if you have any last minute gifts to buy.

$1.00 off any Reynolds Genuine Parchment Paper
$1.00 off 2 Holiday LifeSavers or Skittles bags
$1.50 off 1 HERSHEY'S SIMPLE PLEASURES Chocolates
20% off ANY PC Service from Staples EasyTech
$1.50 off Any (2) Tone Body Washes
$1.00 off Any Advil or Advil Migraine product
$0.30 off 4 oz. or larger HARIBO product
$0.50 off (1) French's French Fried Onions
$2.00 off Adult LISTERINE Mouthwash 1L or larger
$3.00 off one DRAW SOMETHING Game from Hasbro
$2.00 off one BATTLESHIP, SORRY! or TROUBLE Game
$3.00 off one BOP IT! SMASH Game
$3.00 off one TWISTER DANCE Game
$1.00 off one GARNIER MOISTURIZER Product
$20.00 off Philips Norelco SensoTouch 2D only
$2.00 off one SCRABBLE, OPERATION or TWISTER Game
$1.00 off any REACH Floss Product
$3.00 off one WORDS WITH FRIENDS Game from Hasbro
$3.00 off one CITYVILLE MONOPOLY Game from Hasbro
$50.00 off Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D only

Menu Planning Monday - 12/17

 

 

Monday - Leftovers from a wonderful dinner my hubby cooked.

Tuesday - Christmas Dinner at DH's grandmas skilled care nursing facility.

Wednesday - Grandchildren Annual Christmas dinner out and to see Tanglewood's Festival of Lights.

Thursday - Skillet Chicken Parmigniana, Salad

Friday - Salmon and Grilled Shrimp, Rice, Corn (Didn't get too last week)

Saturday - Barbecue Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, Salad

Sunday - I try to leave Sunday open. DH likes to cook!


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

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 12/16-12/22

My favorite deals at CVS this week:

Check your email, I received a coupon for 25% off my total purchase until Wednesday.  This coupon with the deals below equals great savings.


Colgate Total Advanced or Sensitive Pro-Relief - $3.99
Receive $3 ECB
Use $1 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE after coupon and ECB
Limit 2

Palmolive Dish Liquid - .99
Use .25 printable coupon
Final Price - .74 after coupon

Revlon Nail - $4.99
Receive $3 ECB
Final Price - $1.99 after ECBs
Limit 6

Revlon Super Lustrous or ColorBurst Lip - $6.99
Receive $4 ECBs
Final Price - $2.99 after ECBs
Limit 6

Spend $30, Receive $10 ECB
Huggies Diapers - $10
Buy 3 and Use (3) $3 printable coupons - 2 computers needed
Receive $10 ECB
Final Price - $3.67 each after coupons and ECBs
Limit 1

My favorite deals at Walgreens this week:








Tums Freshers - $4.50 with card
Receive $4.50 RR
Use $1 coupon 11/11 RP
Final Price - FREE plus $1 overage after RR and coupon

Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup - .70 with card and in-ad coupon
Buy 5 and use $1/5 printable coupon
Final Price - .59 each

My favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:






Post Cereals - 2/$5
Receive $2 +UPR wyb 2
Use $1/2 Post Cereals 11/4 RP
or $1 Post Shredded Wheat Cereal Printable
Final Price - As low as FREE after coupons and +UPR
Limit 2

New P&G Coupon Booklet

 

Click here to request your FREE Proctor and Gamble coupon booklet.  These booklets contain great coupons on lots of items I use daily.

And the Winners Are

The winners of the Shutterfly Photo Book giveaway is....

 

 

10 - Nichole

 

44 - Michelle

 

 

Nichole and Michelle has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond or new winners will be chosen.  Thanks to everyone for entering.

Note:  For some reason, comments on this post did not post.  Not sure what the problem is but hopefully, I have that corrected now.

New Target Coupons Available - $5 off $30 Grocery Purchase

 

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off $30 grocery purchase at Target.  Click on the grocery tab selection to search for the coupon.

 

Thought of the Day

Countdown to Christmas....7 days to go!

Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week (Past Couple of Weeks Included)

- My computer crashed a couple of weeks ago and my dear sweet friends Shannon fixed it.  Thanks Shannon, you saved me lots of money!

- 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.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including - 589
toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, and conditioner.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Printed a few coupons for future shopping.

- Paid a couple of bills online. No money spent on stamps.

- Requested a couple of FREE samples.

- Read a (1) FREE magazine that I received in the mail this week.

- Stuck to my menu plan this week. No eating out.

- Used my Just Save fuel rewards when filling up with gas and saved .20 per gallon.

- Continued to cut my dryer sheets in half to save.

- Planned my grocery shopping using sales and coupons.

 - Did a couple of sponsored posts for cash and gift cards.

 

- Cashed in Swagbucks for (1) $5 Amazon gift cards.  I am already saving for next Christmas!

- Ordered 1 last gift from Amazon. Paid nothing OOP since I have a credit from my FREE gift cards from Swagbucks.

- Ordered my FREE Christmas cards from Shutterfly for doing a sponsored post.

- Sold 3 toys that my kids have outgrown to my hairdresser for $40.

- Wrapped all my Christmas gifts with paper purchased from clearance last year for almost nothing. 

- Used Christmas gift bags that I recycled from last Christmas for a few gifts.

- Still organizing and cleaning out my storage closet.  It is taking me awhile because I work on it a little bit each day while my 2 year old is napping.

- Donated 7 garbage bags of clothes, 1 box of books, approximately 100 items on hangers, and 2 garbage bags of toys to the Goodwill.  Got a receipt to use on my taxes.

- Donated a couple of toys from my gift closet to Toys for Tots.

- DH replaced my windshield wipes instead of taking my Tahoe to the dealership.  Thanks DH for saving me a trip and money.

- Cashed in 30 Coke Reward Points for a coupon for a FREE Coke 12 pack, one of the 12 days of Christmas offers.

 

What did you do to save/earn money this week? Please link up below or leave a comment and share how you did.

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