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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Fundraising Effort
Jackie @ Coins in the Couch has another blog all about their adoption which is going to be in Russia! How awesome! As you may know, adoption, especially out of the country can be very costly so Jackie has come up with a way to help fund it creatively.
She is selling her homemade one of a kind notecards as a way to bring in a little extra income.
You'll find each design available on the sidebar of her blog. If you are interested in purchasing a set of note cards to help fund their adoption, please visit her blog You can let her know which set you would like and the initial you would like stamped on the cards.
The price will be listed with the set on the sidebar. For those that live nearby, they can arrange a time to pick them up, and for those further away, there will be a $2.00 shipping cost. All the note cards come with envelopes and each card/envelope will have a clear protective sleeve.
Please note that each of these cards is unique, and no two will match perfectly. The buttons may be different on one than another.... but that is the beauty of handmade! :-)
Thanks in advance for supporting our adoption!!
Jackie
In support of her efforts, would you all be so kind to grab her button and help get the word out? Jackie would be so very grateful!!!
CVS Deals Week of 7/6
Not a bad week to make it to CVS even without all those great $/$$ coupons!
Buy 2 Dawn Dish Detergents at $1 Each,
Get $1 ECB (Limit 5)
Use 2 $1/1 coupon from 07/06 P&G insert
= Free after coupons and ECBs!
Buy 4 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizers or Cleansers at $5.99 each
Use 4 $3/1 coupons from the 07/06 P&G insert
Spend $8 out of pocket plus tax
Get $10 ECBs back!
(Thanks Lisa!)
Pert shampoo is 2/$5
Use $3/1 and $2/1 MQ (6/29 SS)
= Free
Playtex tampons 16-18 ct, $4.99 and Earn $3 ECB's (limit 1)
Use $1 MQ (6/22 RP)or printable
While you're picking up your tampons, you may want to go ahead and pick up some CVS brand pantiliners - the 22 ct package is $0.99, and is FREE after $0.99 Extra Bucks (limit 2)
Pampers jumbo packs $8.99
Use $1 MQ (7/6 P&G)
=$7.99
(Thanks My 2 Cents!!)
Febreze: spend $10, get $5 ECBs (limit 1)
* Coupon: Look out for a buy one Febreze Fabric Refreshers, get one Febreze Air Effects free coupon in the 7/6 PG insert.
Always: $2.99
* Coupon: Look out for a buy-one (24-48 ct)-get-one (12-24 ct)-free coupon in the 7/6 PG insert.
Scott Bath Tissue: $6.99
Use $1 printable
= $5.99
(Thanks Coupon Cravings!)
Here are some items you can buy for FREE with this CVS Beauty Printable!
*Tip, print coupon at 50%!!
CVS Beauty Bar soap 2 packs were $1.99 and in the following "flavors"
(they seem to be a generic Dove soap.)
Exfoliating, White, Cool Moisturizing, Sensitive Skin
CVS Emerald Mist Deodorant Soap 3 Pak in Aloe Vera or Hydrating Burst
CVS Aloe Cool & Fresh Light Moisture Lotion 3.3 oz $1.49
EOB loofah bath sponge $1.99
CVS Advanced Healing Fragrance Free Lotion 97 ML $1.49
CVS Mild Hypoallergenic Baby Oil 4 oz $1.49
CVS Total Moisture Dry Skin Lotion 3.3 oz $1.49
Many types of CVS hand sanitizers and liquid hand soaps are priced $1.19-$1.99
(Thanks to The Centsible Sawyer!)
CVS Deal Scenarios!
There are so many great scenarios out there this week!! Be sure to cdheck out each blog for some great finds these are only a sampling of the hard work they put into making up scenarios!! Mucho Gracias Gals and Great Job!!
Deal Seeking Mama:
BUY Playtex Tampons 16-18 ct at $4.99
BUY 2 CVS Pantiliners 22-ct. at $0. 99
BUY 1 CVS Tampons 5-ct. at $1.49
BUY 1 CVS Cleansing Towelettes 15-ct. at $2.99
BUY 2 Dawn Dish Liquid at 2/$2
USE $1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons (RP 06/21/08)
USE $2/1 CVS Skin Care Product
USE (2) $1/1 ANY SIZE Dawn Direct Foam or Dawn Simple Pleasures, exp. 7-31-08 (P&G 7/6/08)
Out of Pocket $9.94 (Or use the $5 ECBs earned last week for an OOP of $4.94)
ECBs earned $9.96
Very small moneymaker!
Frugonomics 101 ( I just LOVE the Title!!)
Olay Deal Scenario, with a $4/$20…1 Olay Ribbons 18oz $5.99
1 Olay Botanical Fusion 15.2oz $5.99
1 Olay Regenerist Cleanser Cloths 30ct $5.99
1 Gillette 2in1 Body Wash $3.99
~$10 ECB WYB $20 Olay products
SUBTOTAL 21.96
-$4/$20 CVS coupon (update your account here or cross your fingers for good coupons Thursday)
-$2.00 Olay Botanical Fusion, any $2 (V 6/29)
-$1/1 Gillette 2 in 1 Body Wash (P&G 7/6)
-$2/1 Olay Ribbons Product (P&G 7/6)
-$3/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or Cleanser (SS 6/22)
TOTAL $9.96 and earn $10 total ECBs back
Economic Endeavors (Another Catchy Title!)
Get your Free Cereal Right here!
$4.29 Honey Bunches of Oats (on sale B1G1)
$4.29 Honey Bunches of Oats
$4.29 Honey Bunches of Oats
$4.29 Honey Bunches of Oats
$2.00 (2) Dawn Dish Liquid (earns $1 ECB)
$2.00 (2) Pringles (earns $1 ECB)
$21.16 before coupons
$12.58 after discount for Honey Bunches of Oats sale
-$4/$20 Update coupon
-$8 (4) $2 off Honey Bunches of Oats printable, also here and here
=$0.58 after coupons and you earn $2 ECBs!!
My Journey Begins Now
Buy:
(2) Dawn Dish soap 2/$1.00
(1) CVS Cleansing Towelettes $2.99
(1) Stridex Face Cleanser $3.99
(1) CVS Pantiliners $1.99
(1) Febreze Fabric Refresher $3.99
(1) Febreze Air Effects $2.50
Use these coupons:
(2) -1.00/1 Dawn soap from P&G 7/6 insert
(1) -2.00/1 CVS skincare purchase from CVS Beauty handbook
(1) -1.00/1 Stridex coupon from 6/1 Valassis insert
(1) -3.00 CRT coupon for face skin care
(1) -.50 Febreze Fabric Refresher from Home Made Simple coupon booklet
(1) Buy One Fabric Refresher Get One Air Effects Free from P&G 7/6 insert
(1) -.50 Febreze Air Effects from Home Made Simple coupon booklet
Pay $4.96 oop and earn $4.49 ECB's
Now this is just a taste of the deals, you gotta go to each blog to see ALL the deals they have put together. Tell 'em I sent you:)
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Monday, July 7, 2008
Ok,everybody, spill the beans......
Ok,people....I'm not perfect! I've been getting quite a few emails praising me and asking how do I do it all and I feel as though I may not be expressing my household financials enough lately so let's get down to the "nitty gritty" shall we....
I'm a full time working mom of 3 trying to cut costs any which way I can and earn some extra money so that I don't deprive my children of anything and let me tell you, as they get older, they tend to get more expensive!
With me being out of work the past 6 past weeks, I've really had to learn to stretch the budget to make our savings last and I'm grateful that I had the surveys such as cashcrate bringing in that little bit of extra income that I allotted for "splurges" (to say the least)for the kids. I also would like to take this chance to thank all my readers who click on my ads or sign up under my referrals as I post them as you all been a great help in my time of need as well:) Blessings to you all!
Now on to confession time...I spend *GASP* about $75- $100 a week on groceries mostly. Sometimes more on rare occasions. And yes, that's with coupons. These days there is no way I can walk into a market and buy milk,bread, eggs, butter, cereal for under $20 (at least not on sale)
While I do stockpile, we've definately depleted that the past 6 weeks! And no, I don't live on a farm so no I cannot pick "fresh" eggs or "milk" my own cow and I refuse to feel guilty about it! I live in the city and I like it, I have a variety of stores that are very convenient to me, goodness, if we went to Linvilla Orchards (farm) that would be a 2 hr drive which would not be worth it. Besides, I find, the farm prices are a bit outrageous (down here at least). While I do support farms wholeheartedly, its not the best option for me although we will be going for an outing this summer to pick berries!
I do bake bread, we have an awesome bread machine! But I don't make bread everyday, only on occasions which makes it that much more appreciated as the girls consider it a treat (imagine that,lol). I cook almost everyday (or hubby does:)and yes I give my kiddies all kinds of goodies to eat. My kids don't like veggies but do eats fruits. I don't prepare wholesome breakfasts with juice and fresh fruit (have u seen the prices of fruit these days!!??)My kids are just fine w/ a bowl of cereal or eggs and pancakes. I do try to make weekends our big "breakfast days" compared to the hectic weekday b-fasts to balance it out.
Dinners can be as casual as eating breakfast for dinner on some nites that mommy is tired (kids love it!)and we all don't sit at the dinner table to eat our meals. Everyone has their own place they migrate to eat whether it be at the table or in front of the tv.
Ok, I think I may have spoken too much now but I wanted to let you all that I am just as real as my readers and I don't pretend to be Ms. June Cleaver or Martha Stewart!
Now that I've confessed, its your turn! C'on, I don't wanna feel like I'm the only bad mommy out there who does these things! Make me feel better!!!
Rite Aid Bonus Deals!
Chrissy emailed:
FYI.. with the Infusium.. at my Rite Aid, I found a BONUS pack.. there was one package left in my store... it had two full size bottles for the price of one so if you're lucky enough to find these at your store, you'll actually get TWO bottles free! :D My crest toothpaste also had a bonus with it... free samples of Glide and I believe it has something else in it too, but I'm in hiding from my two year old right now so I can't go look :P
(Thanks Chrissy!!!)
ShopRite Deal 7/6
Chrissy emailed:
Entenmann's products are all on sale for $1.99 from July 6th-July 12th, Sunday to Saturday.
There is a internet coupon for .55 and Shoprite doubles it. That makes it $1.10 off of the $1.99 price. Not bad for a cake that is usually over $5. This sale is only once a year at Shoprite and with the rising cost of flour and everything this will probally be the last time.
Printable here.
Great Find Chrissy!! Thanks so much!! Woohoo, Entenmann's here I come!!
Online Coupons and Codes
I love shopping on line. It offers convenience and there is usually ALWAYS an online code for whatever you are looking for- which is great the frugal minded like ourselves.
Knowing where to look to get the best on line codes for some great deals can be as easy as googling up the specific store or finding a 1 stop shop place which has all the codes you could possibly want in 1 convenient place. One such place is FindSavings.com where the name says it all! They have every store you can imagine and is an excellent resource for all you on line shoppers!
I love the fact that it is easy to navigate around and has the coupons differentiated by what's popular and what is soon expiring so that you won't miss a great deal!
You have 6 choices by which to search:
New Coupons
Popular Coupons
Expiring Coupons
Store Directory
Coupon Type
Coupon Categories
One of my faves, is the Coupon Type Selection. This is where you can easily find what type of online code you are looking for whether it be free shipping only or products that offer rebates. I personally love the Free Gifts Coupon Type. Hey, if your gonna buy something online, why not get a free gift too,lol! When you click on this selection, they will show you what vendors are offering Free Gifts with your order! I never knew there were so many out there!!
The site is Free of course and you can sign up to any of their RSS feeds for any particular selection that you are mainly interested so that you can be up to date on the codes just as soon as they come so you won't miss a bargain!
Now you'll never have an excuse to be without a code and even more importantly, you have an excuse to shop online, ahem, the Free Gifts.......need I say more??
Here is just a sampling of what they have to offer:
Kmart
Old Navy
The Children's Place
Walmart
Shutterfly
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Free Magazines
Lots of Free Magazines!! Take your pick:)
6 FREE ISSUES of The Economist - The Economist is a global weekly magazine written and edited for readers who share an uncommon interest in being well and broadly informed. (US) Click Here
Free subscription to Grower Talks Magazine - From its pocket-sized format, GrowerTalks has evolved into a folksy and functional magazine - covering bedding plants, potted plants, perennials, plugs, foliage, vegetables, cut flowers and more. (US & Canada) Click Here
4 Free Issues of THE WEEK Magazine - Every week, THE WEEK's editors scour hundreds of newspapers, magazines, and Web sites, both U.S. and international, searching for the most intriguing stories and the most thoughtful commentary—left, right, and everything in between. The best of what they find gets reported—concisely and intelligently. (US) Click Here
Free subscription to Recycling Today Magazine. Focused on the business of recycling, Recycling Today magazine provides the most comprehensive market coverage for scrap commodity markets, legislative and regulatory issues, as well as business and technical information necessary for effective management in complex markets. (Worldwide) Click Here
Free White Paper: "The Top 3 Right Ways to Go Green"
Going green isn't just about saving the planet or hopping on the latest bandwagon, it's about the bottom line: save the environment and save money. (US & Canada) Click Here
More Summer Fun @ The Movies
Families, schools and organizations alike are invited to see great kids’ movies during AMC Summer MovieCamp. Available at select AMC theatres, this fun-filled program brings you:
$1 movies from June 25 – August 6
Shows starting at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday
Great field trip opportunities – groups can purchase tickets one week in advance starting June 18 at the box office or online at participating theatres.
All admission proceeds* from AMC Summer MovieCamp will benefit Variety Children's Charity and The Wil Rogers Institute.
The kids get to have an outing and help donate to charity at the same time! What a great feeling!!
(Thanks Candace @ The Savings Swap!)
Planters Nuts Deal at Meijer's
If you have a Meijer's Market near you can get a great deal with Planter's Nuts.If you buy 3 or more Planters Nut products before 7/13/08 you will get a coupon off your next shopping order:
Buy 3 get $4.00
Buy 4 get $5.00
Buy 5 or more get $6.50
Combine with $3 off Planter's Printable WYB Nabisco, Kraft, or Oscar Meyer products.
To maximixe the deal, Candace @ The Savings Swap has put together a deal that will get you 10 Bottles of Kraft Dressing and 3 Cans Planters for only $3.90! Check it out here.
WTG Candace!!
Walgreen Deals This Week 7/6
Free after Rebates:
TheraBreath $9.99
= FREE after SCR
Herbert's Fully Loaded Chocolate Bars to $.99
=Free after SCR
Nature Made RX Essentials 30 or 60 pack $9.99
=Free after SCR
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Bayer aspirin with Heart Advantage $4.99
Use $2.50 MQ (5/18 )
Produces $2 RR
= $.49 after MQ & RR
Pledge 2/$6
Use Free Pledge product when you buy any Pledge aerosol product from 6/15 insert Combine with EasySaver rebate #21 of ($2)
= $1 after SCR & MQ
Gift wrap or tissue 3/$1
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Buy $30 and get $7 RR Promo
Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner 3/$10
Use $3/2 (7/6 insert)
Suggested scenario: Buy 10 bottles and use 5 $3/2 coupons:
Buy 10 Bottles @ 3.33 ea
= $33.33
Use (5)$3/2 MQ
= 18.33 and Earn $7.00 in Register Rewards
Final Price comes out to be $11.33 or $1.13 each after RR & MQ's!
(Thanks to Bethany @ the Centsible Shopper)
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Kellogg's Cereal (12-20oz) Raisin Bran, smart start, froot loops, rice krispies or frosted flakes are 4 for $8 after a $2 register reward
Pepsi 12 packs on sale for 3/$10 and earn $2 RR
(Thanks Therese!)
Oust 2/$6
Use (2) $1 MQ (5/11 SS)
Combine with $2/2 Easy Saver Rebate #22
= 2/$2 after SCR & MQ
Dove Chocolates 2/$5
Use $1.50 MQ (5/11 RP)
Combine with $1/2 Easy Saver Coupon
= 2/$2.50
M&M's Assorted varieties 2/$4
Use $.75/1 MQ (Dark Choc variety) (6/1 RP)
Combine with $1/2 Easy Saver coupon
= 2/$1.50
AquaFresh Dental Care $1.99 w/ in ad coupon
Use $.75 Printable
= $1.24
Lysol Sanitizing Wipes B1G1F (2/$5.49)
Use $1/2 Printable
= 2/$4.49 or $2.24 each
Gillette 2 in 1 Body Wash $3.99
Use $1 MQ (7/6 P&G)
= $2.99
Any other good deal worth noting this week?
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