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Tomorrow's Coupon Preview: July 6th 2008-07-05 19:22:25 Hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing Holiday weekend! Smart Source and RedPlum are taking some time off tomorrow.There is 1 NEW coupon section this week:1 P&G brandSaverI still recommend getting an extra paper or two. The P&G brandSaver only comes around the first weekend of the month. This month's edition has over $106 in savings! It is nice and thick.Here is what to expect tomorrow: Read more:Coupon
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Celebrate With Coupons and Freebies! 2008-07-04 17:43:00 Happy Independence Day, y'all!I started my day with a bang at CVS. Check your inbox to see if you received a CVS coupon for $4 off a $20 purchase, good today only. Need some ideas on how to use it? Visit Frugonomics 101. Marin has worked up some excellent scenarios.Planning a move this summer? Register with Home Depot Movers to receive a 10% off entire purchase coupon. If you have recently m Read more:Celebrate
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July Financial Update: Big News! 2008-07-04 00:34:33 Today was a great day. It marked a monumental change in our lives. Much to my surprise, Hubby paid off our very last credit card. In full.This is the first day of our married lives that we can actually declare that we have zero credit card debt. Wow. I can hardly believe I am typing this!Early in my blogging days, I shared some personal goals. This was number one:1. Completely eliminate con Read more:Financial
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Thrifty Thursday: A Cheerful Giver 2008-07-03 11:50:48 It's ThriftyThursday
over at Comical Coupon Cents! Although I am spending less than ever before on monthly household items (yes, really!), I am actually able to give more than ever before.By taking simple steps to build a healthy stockpile, one can very quickly acquire an excess of STUFF. Thankfully, there are always opportunities to bless others with your stockpile, if you know where to look.F
Freebie Alert: More Free Vitamins! 2008-07-02 22:55:02 I may never have to buy vitamins again! This is actually the 3rd offer from Nature Made for a free 2-week supply.I just love the cute little bottle it comes in! This is one freebie I would actually purchase. Liquid vitamins are much easier on the stomach.Get a 14-day supply of your favorite vitamin - FREE! FREE Nature Made(R) Liquid Softgel Vitamins
. Only while supplies last! Click Here
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Seeking Guest Posters 2008-07-02 15:32:39 With Summer in full swing, and my step-son visiting, I am interested in hosting a weekly Guest
Post from my favorite readers... YOU!This will lighten my load a bit, and provide an opportunity for you to promote your blog, or just be heard.Interested? Send me an email with your ideas. Every Thursday, I will feature a new guest poster throughout the summer. You can write on any subject related to Read more:Seeking
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Wordless Wednesday: Dancing 2008-07-02 00:32:39 Dancing... toddler style.This is my Leah at a recent Family Reunion. Not sure if she is actually dancing... or levitating.
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July CVS Updates 2008-07-01 23:45:42 July is here, I can hardly believe it. Today is the day your Spring ECB 2% earnings will print at CVS. I got mine with one swipe at the magic coupon machine. A whopping 2 bucks, woo hoo!That is just fine with me, since I received over $1400 worth of products for roughly $100 over the course of the spring at CVS. It still seems too good to be true, but I have the stockpile to prove it. Amazing
Freebie Round Up 2008-07-01 00:38:05 Here we go, again! Are your clicking fingers ready?Free sample of Explorer's Bounty Coffee. Click Here Oh, how I LOVE free coffee!Free sample of Playtex Sport. Click HereCoupon for a free Fit Smart Bar. Click HereFree sample of Arm & Hammer Toothpaste. Click HereFree Healthy Rewards magnetic shopping pad. Click HereNew samples at Wal-Mart.com, hooray! Click HereClean Home Journal™ J
More Freebies, Coupons & HOT Deals! 2008-07-01 00:37:09 I wonder... how did anyone get freebies before the internet? It is just so EASY!***************************************************************Here we go again:Print this and take it to Origins for your choice of a free Paradise Found Body Glow or Cleanser.Free tube of Advantage Multi for dogs from your vet. Click HereCoupon for free Auntie Anne's Pretzel. Click HereLots of Free Coupons
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Macy's 2 Day Savings Pass: Hurry! 2008-06-30 15:28:53 Here is a Macy's Savings
Pass you can print and use over and over. Well, until tomorrow that is. It is for a generous 20% Off in the Home Department.Click Here for your coupon.Enjoy!
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Tomorrow's Coupon Preview: June 29th 2008-06-30 00:06:57 Greetings from Oklahoma! We are enjoying a quick weekend trip for a Family Reunion.There are 2 inserts in tomorrow's paper. 1 Smart Source and 1 Red Plum. SS is pretty generous this week, RP, not so much.Since I am enjoying some extra family time, I will not be posting my usual preview. Not to worry, you can still see what to expect at Taylor Town Preview
.I will be back tomorrow for my very fi Read more:Coupon
CVS Deal Update: Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen 2008-06-29 23:16:24 Oh, do I have some fabulous news for my frugal friends! Are you ready for this?I heard a rumor that the Coppertone Water Babies
face sticks (priced @ $4.79) are also producing $10 ECB when you buy 2!Well, I tried this tonight... and can CONFIRM that YES, buy 2 Coppertone Water Babies Facesticks, and you will get a nice little $10 ECB. This is unadvertised, so spread the word! Limit 1.Your milea Read more:Update
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The CVS $5 Challenge: June 29th- July 5th 2008-06-29 14:14:23 Welcome to my first edition of The CVS $5 Challenge
! This is a great week to conquer CVS if you are a newbie- there are several money making scenarios.Here are the rules of the Challenge:1. Come up with your best scenario/scenarios for the upcoming week at CVS using the current weekly ad, monthly deals, and coupons available. Your budget for Out of Pocket (OOP) expenses on the first transaction is
Reader Question: Upromise and Albertson's? 2008-06-29 14:13:00 Tracey writes:"Hey, I signed up for Upromise! Really cool, thank you so much for the info from your blog!Anyway, I am signing up the grocery stores and Albertsons doesn't use their Preferred card anymore. How do we get the savings at Alberston's?"Great question, and one that I should have addressed. In some regions, Albertson's discontinued the use of their store loyalty discount cards.You CAN Read more:Reader
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Bargain Shopping At Target 2008-06-27 15:42:52 Well, I am slowly allowing a little Target
time back in my life. I feel that once a month is "safe" at this point. Any more, and I would simply want to return more and more. The more I resist my old impulsive ways, the stronger I get!If you missed my history with Target, get caught up here.So, just in case somebody saw me at Target yesterday (it has happened before), this proves that I was unde Read more:Bargain
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Ebates Sign-Up Bonus Ending Soon! 2008-06-27 12:58:06 Oh, how I love Ebates! Almost as much as I love CVS!I nearly forgot to remind everyone. The $10 Ebates sign up bonus ends on Monday, June 30th. For every 2 referrals, they will also send you a $10 Target Gift card. Sound too good to be true? I know... that is why you can see the proof here.Thank you to everyone who has signed up for Ebates through my link. So far, I have "earned" over $90! Read more:Bonus
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Friday Fun: Frugal Trivia 2008-06-27 09:17:56 Happy Friday
! Just for fun, tell me what you think.What is the most FRUGAL CAR you can drive?Probably NOT this one, which is covered in diamonds.Share your answer in comments, and I will update later with my answer.Can't wait to hear your opinion!
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A New Home For The CVS $5 Challenge! 2008-06-27 00:19:57 Some of you may know that my dear bloggy buddy Marianne, aka The New Frugal Mom, decided to shut down TNFM, and focus on her other wonderful blog.She graciously allowed me to continue hosting "The CVS $5 Challenge
" every Sunday. What an honor! This will be my first weekly carnival, and I am am thrilled to be given this opportunity!I am truly passionate about helping "newbies" discover the wonder Read more:New Home
Thrifty Thursday: 50 Cent Breakfast Syrup 2008-06-26 13:40:37 It's Thrify Thursday
over at Comical Coupon Cents! My latest thrifty discovery is a recipe for homemade breakfast syrup. A kind reader (thanks, Kim!) shared this frugal find:50-cent Breakfast
Syrup2 C Sugar.1 C water1-2 T Corn Syrup (if you have it)Pinch Salt1/2 tsp. Adam's Best Imitation Maple FlavorBring the water, sugar, corn syrup (if using) and salt to a boil. Continue boiling for one minu Read more:Thrifty
Money in the Mail Box 2008-06-26 00:30:35 Have you checked your mail lately? You might just find some money in there.Here are my latest treasures:Well, not actual money, but free samples are a plus! I also received 2 magazines this week full of money saving coupons.In the summer issue of Kraft Food & Family, there is a coupon for a FREE bottle of Kraft salad dressing. Freebies 4 Mom has all the details or go here to request your fr Read more:Money
Wordless Wednesday 2008-06-25 11:53:53 Frugal Family Fun...in 97 degree heat.Who needs a water park when you have a sprinkler?
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CVS: July ECB Deals 2008-06-24 20:22:19 Well frugal friends, it's the moment we've all been waiting for. The CVS July Extra Care Book has been revealed. Without further delay, I give you, THIS:(insert singing and dancing here)*Special thanks goes out to Slickdeals!CVS Pantiliners 22ct. 99 cents =FREE after ECB, Limit 2CVS Tampons 5ct (1.49) =FREE after ECB, Limit 2buy 2 Revlon Hair Brush or Accessory and get 5ECB Limit 3-Revlon Bea
A Freebie for YOU, a Freebie for ME! 2008-06-24 17:17:04 Who doesn't like puzzles? Especially when they are FREE. Just by spreading the word about this unique product, Gamewright is going to send me one! (I hope)."Greetings from Gamewright! Are you looking for a unique gift that is sure to elicit "Wows!" from everyone who sees it? Our parent company, Ceaco, is introducing the Pieceless Puzzle - a revolutionary new puzzle unlike anything you've ever
More Bad News for Californians... 2008-06-24 15:35:34 As if fires, the budget crisis, gas for $4.79/gallon, and Paris Hilton were not enough, now Southern Californians are losing their last great asset: DOUBLE COUPONSHere is the scoop from the LA Times:"On Wednesday, the Los Angeles-based chain is expected to eliminate bonus valuations on coupons for $1 or more and will only double the value of coupons for 50 cents or less. The supermarket chain ha
Tomorrow's Coupon Preview: July 20th 2008-07-19 19:28:27 Happy Saturday, coupon crazies! This is a light week on the coupons and deals, unless you are shopping for school supplies.There is only 1 insert in tomorrow's newspaper- Smart Source. Here is what to expect:Food$0.75 Total cereal$0.50 Cheerios Snack Mix$1.00 Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt$0.75 Kraft Deli Fresh natural cheese slicesBuy 2 get $1.50 off any Pure Protein Bars3 Tyson coupons$0.50 Dan Read more:Coupon
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Then Sings My Soul Saturday: Cardboard Testimony 2008-07-19 11:06:41 I saw this clip over on Simply A Musing Blog, one of the hundreds many blogs I stalk read.Karen says, "This was absolutely, positively one of the most powerful uses of a testimony I have ever seen."A few weeks ago, our church actually used this concept during a song as well. My husband and I had the honor of being card holders and participating on stage along with several others.During all three Read more:Saturday
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MORE Super Cheap School Supplies: July 20th 2008-07-18 13:33:05 Office Depot AND Staples both have more incredibly cheap school supplies starting this Sunday. What fantastically frugal news! I am nearly done school supply shopping and have not even spent $10 $5.Staples: hot deals valid Sunday-Wednesday, while supplies last.Staples cap erasers, 12-pk @ $0.05 (limit 2 per customer)2 pocket paper folders @ $0.05 (limit 10)Staples 6" plastic protractor @ $0.05a Read more:Super
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Texans, Mark Your Calendars: Tax Free Holiday 2008 2008-07-18 12:48:53 Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales tax August 15-17 during the annual tax holiday. Clothing, footwear, and backpacks are included during the holiday. For a complete list of items and further details, visit this website.Guess what else is included? DIAPERS! Stock up on coupons over the next few weeks to take advantage of extra savings.Shoppers beware: the stores are packed, Read more:Texans
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Nordstrom's Biggest Sale of the Year 2008-07-18 01:04:22 *Disclaimer: If you are a hard-core frugalite, do not read this post.Once upon a time, a not so frugal Alyssa worked at the mall. Not just any mall. THE mall of Orange County- South Coast Plaza.While I did not work at Nordstrom
, I spent many a lunch break there. What can I say, I am a sucker for good lighting and generous return policies.The NEW Alyssa would not step foot in Nordstrom, much l
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