Thursday, April 30, 2009

Harris Teeter Triple Coupons

Hey people who live in Harris Teeter states! This weekend is triple coupon weekend up to $0.99!!! The dates are from 4/29 to 5/5. Southern Savers has a great post here that lays out the rules and lots of great coupon match ups.

Take advantage of this.. My parents did and they scored the loot pictured above for $21.50 (at least a 50% savings)!!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

31 Cents @ 31 Flavors

From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, 4/29/2009 Baskin Robbins will be reducing the price of small cones to $0.31! Be sure to contact your Baskin Robbins to see if they are participating. Locals...here are the locations nearest you

Monday, April 27, 2009

What To Do With All That Money You're Saving....

So....now that we are getting GREAT deals and saving so much money.....what's next???

Here are a couple of ways that you can give your time and/or money to others:

#1 My husband wrote a post on his blog of 50 things that you can do to serve others and your community. In addition to that, you will find two more links each with 50 MORE things that you can do. Find these practical and sometimes challenging lists here.

#2 On Sunday we heard a great sermon from Barrett. He talked about how we can reach out to the fatherless. There are quite a few things that you can do, but I am going to highlight Compassion International

You can adopt a child for $32 monthly, $96 quarterly, or $384 yearly. Where does this money go? Here are some direct quotes from the Compassion International pamphlet: *Opportunities for improved health and education, *training to become a productive citizen, *a way out of poverty, *help in connecting with a local church based program where he or she will feel loved, valued, and protected.

This organization has been operating for over 50 years and conduct independent finanical audits each year. This is your chance to help out a child in over 24 countries for a price for tank or two of gas!



Sunday, April 26, 2009

Frugal Experiment: Entertainment

We had a nice time this weekend with my father-in-law and sister-in-law. We did a couple of fun but new and frugal things on Saturday that I thought I would share.


First we went and toured the Wild Turkey Bourbon Distillary. It was about 30 minutes away and the tour is FREE complete with a gift shop to browse. Justin did buy a $3 bottle of Wild Turkey Bar-b-que sauce for the lunch he made at home after our tour. To find out more details about the tour click here.


Later we went to the Bible themed putt-putt golf course in Lexington. You can play one course for $5.50 or you can play all 3 courses for $7.50. If you choose the latter, then they will stamp your card and you can leave and come back anytime during the day to play. BUT, if you have an Entertainment Book there is a Buy One Game Get One FREE coupon (good for the one course option only). So you and a friend could play a course for $2.75 each!

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Get It For Free 04/26/09 - 5/2/09


CVS


(Monthly Deal) Accu-chek Aviva Diabetes Monitoring Kit, Spend $9.99, Receive $9.99 ECB's
Limit 1
FREE after ECB's

(Monthly Deal) Natural Dentist, Buy 2 and spend $13.98, Receive $8 ECB's
Limit 5
Use (2) $2/1 printable coupon here
$10 Mail in Rebate here
MONEY MAKER after coupons, ECB's and rebate

(Monthly Deal) Mentos Gum, Spend $1.29, Receive $1 ECB
Limit 5
Use (3) $1/1 (SS 3/29)
MONEY MAKER after coupons and ECB's

Roc Skin Care, Spend $3.99, Receive $10 ECB's when you spend $30
Limit 1
Use (8) $3/1 Rock Skin Care here
MONEY MAKER after coupons and ECB's

Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler, Spend $2.99, Receive $2.00 ECB's
Limit 1
$1/1 Garnier Shampoo/Conditioner (V 1/4/09)
$1/1 Garnier Fructis Style Product (V 1/4/2009)
FREE after coupon and ECB's

Rimmel Mascara, BOGO
Free Rimmel Sexy Curves Masacara (All You magazine, April 09 issue)
2 FREE after coupon

Band-Aids, Spend $1.00
$1/1 off Band-Aids (SS 2/8/09, 3/15)(RP 4/26)
FREE after coupon

Crest Cavity, Tartar, or Baking Soda & Peroxide Toothpaste 6.4 oz. or Oral B Indicator, Spend $1.99, Receive $1.00 ECB
Limit 1
$1/1 (PG 4/5)
FREE after coupon and ECB's

Don't know how to play the CVS game? Click here to learn.

Walgreens

(Monthly Deal) One a Day Multi-Vitamin Drink mix 2 count, Spend $1.49
#1 Easy Saver Rebate $1.49
FREE after rebate

Bayer Breeze or Contour Blood Glucose Meter, Spend $14.99, Receive $5.oo in Register Rewards
$30/1 (RP 3/1, 3/22) - Ask cashier to adjust coupon down
MONEY MAKER after coupon and Register Reward

Ecotrin Tablets 45 counts, Spend $2.00, Receive $2.00 in Register Rewards
$2.25 printable here - Ask cashier to adjust coupon down.
FREE after coupon and Register Rewards

Nivea Body Wash, Spend $4.99, Receive $4.99 in Register Rewards
$1/1 (RP 4/19)
MONEY MAKER after coupon and Register Reward

Rembrandt Toothpaste or Mouthwash, Spend $5.99, Receive $5.99 in Register Rewards
FREE after Register Rewards

Bayer Quick Release Crystals, Spend $2.49, Receive $2.49 in Register Rewards
FREE after Register Rewards

Rimmel Makeup, BOGO
Free Rimmel Mascara (All You Magazine, April 09)
2 Mascaras FREE

Rite Aid

Salt Aire Sinus and Allergy Relief, Spend $6.99
$6.99 Rite Aid rebate
$1.00 off printable here
FREE after rebate

Mine Drops Eye Therapy, Spend $6.49
$6.49 Rite Aid rebate
$1.00 printable here
MONEY MAKER after rebate

Skintimate Shave Gel, Spend $2.99
$2.29 Rite Aid Rebate
$0.75 (SS 4/26)
FREE after coupon and rebate

Electrasol or Finish Quantum Tabs 12 count, Spend $4.49
$2.00 Rite Aid Rebate
$2.50 Electrasol Tabs (SS 4/19)

FREE after coupon and rebate

Don't forget to use the $5/$25 coupon here or here.




Wednesday, April 22, 2009

FREE stuff at Kroger for the Locals!

Many of you know about the new Kroger Marketplace that just opened! Starting at 8 a.m. the first 500 people can get the following items for FREE:

6 pack of Dasani Water on Thursday

Fred Meyer Gift Bag ($15 value) on Friday

Fresh 16 oz. Strawberries on Saturday

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Earth Day Freebies!

YEAH for FREEBIES! Click on the product name to get your FREE stuff!

Aveeno: 1,000 organic cotton bags are being given out and a sample of shampoo and conditioner

Disney Store: Bring in 3 plastic bottles to the Disney store and receive a FREE reusable water bottle ($8.50 value)

Reynold's Wrap: FREE 100% recycled aluminum foil

Walgreens: FREE reusable bag with any purchase (this would be a good time to get one of those free after rebate items)

HEB grocery: FREE reusable bag from 3-7

Coupon Class Success!

Thank you to all of you that came out for the coupon class! I had a great time and enjoyed meeting some of you for the first time. Keldy and I both appreciated the questions and comments (it keeps us continually learning). Remember, if you have any questions please ask. If you want us to shop with you, we will gladly do that as well.

Happy Couponing!

FREE 100% Recycled Aluminum Foil

Get your FREE foil on April 22nd. Find out all of the details here!

FREE Gillette Razor

Here are two ways you can attempt to score your own Gillette Razor:

Gillette is giving away 500 razors everyday until 5/16. All you need to do is check this link and sign up. You can try everyday, so eventually you will probably get lucky!

Gillette is giving away 1000 razors during a Yankees game. Text the word Gillette to 56418 during the game. They will send you a code in which you will place in the appropriate box on their website here. There is a game on tonight! You can also check their game schedule here. Thanks Common Sense With Money!

Monday, April 20, 2009

Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

My friend Kelly G. gave me this simple recipe to make your own laundry detergent. I tried it out this past weekend and it works great! I give this experiment an A+. Here are the details she sent me:

This is a phosphate-free, perfume-free, dye-free concentrated powdered detergent for laundry. It costs just pennies per load and will last for 6 months to a year, depending on much laundry you do.

12 cups Borax

8 cups baking soda
8 cups grated ivory soap (about 9 bars)
8 cups super washing soda

Mix together ingredients very well and crush all clumps
Only use 1/8 cup (about 2 Tbs) per load (will not suds or bubble)

Tips:
- Freeze ivory soap before grating to make it a little easier & faster
- Use 1/4 c. white vinegar as a fabric softener in the rinse cycle
- Borax is found in the laundry aisle - cheapest was found at IGA
- Super Washing Soda - available from drugstore.com by Arm & Hammer

Sunday, April 19, 2009

FREE CFL Lighting

Check this out from the Home Depot website:

April 19 Only -
Earth Day 1 Million CFL Light Bulb Giveaway
The Home Depot will be giving away 1 million CFL bulbs in support of our environment on Earth Day 2009. Receive a free EcoSmart 14w CFL bulb from participating The Home Depot stores on April 19, 2009. Quantities may vary by store. Limit one per customer while quantities last. No purchase necessary. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offer or discount. No credit if offer refused.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Get It For Free 04/19 - 04/26


CVS


(Monthly Deal) Accu-chek Aviva Diabetes Monitoring Kit, Spend $9.99, Receive $9.99 ECB's
Limit 1
FREE after ECB's

(Monthly Deal) Natural Dentist, Buy 2 and spend $13.98, Receive $8 ECB's
Limit 5
Use (2) $2/1 printable coupon here
$10 Mail in Rebate here
MONEY MAKER after coupons, ECB's and rebate

(Monthly Deal) Mentos Gum, Spend $1.29, Receive $1 ECB
Limit 5
Use (3) $1/1 (SS 3/29)
MONEY MAKER after coupons and ECB's

Edge Infused Comfort or Hydrate Shave Gel, Spend $2.89, Receive $2.89 in ECB's
Limit 1
FREE after ECB's

Bayer Aspirin Quick Release, 4 Count, Spend $2.00, Receive $2.oo ECB's
Limit 1
FREE after ECB's

L'Oreal Eye Shadow or Liner, Spend $3.89 (BOGO)
Use (2) $2/1 of the following:
L'Oreal HIP Eye or Eye Product (V 2/1/09), (RP 4/19/09)
L'Oreal makeup, powder, blush or concealer (V 2/1/09)
FREE after coupons

Walgreens

(Monthly Deal) One a Day Multi-Vitamin Drink mix 2 count, Spend $1.49
#1 Easy Saver Rebate $1.49
FREE after rebate

Skintimate Shave Cream, Spend $2.99, Receive $2.99 in Register Rewards
FREE after Register Rewards

Edge Infused or Energy Shaving Gel, Spend $2.99, Receive $2.99 in Register Rewards
FREE after Register Rewards

Chapstick Natural or True Shimmer Lip Balm, Spend $1.99, Receive $1.99 in Register Rewards
FREE after Register Rewards

Reach Toothbrush and Floss, Spend $0.99 (with in ad coupon)
$1/1 Reach Toothbrush or Ultraclean Dental Floss or Efferdent, (V 2/8/09)
$3/3 Reach Floss, Reach Toothbrush, or Listerine Antiseptic, (SS 4/15/09)
FREE after coupon

Rite Aid

Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitor, Spend $9.99
$9.99 Rite Aid Rebate
FREE after rebate

Freestyle Lite or Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Monitor, Spend $9.99
$9.99 in package rebate
FREE after rebate


Wednesday, April 15, 2009

FREE Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Caddy

Click here to sign up for Scrubbing Bubbles Bulletin and receive a FREE shower caddy!

Thanks Budget Helps!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Magazine Deals

Check out Make Life Delicious. She has posted a nice deal on 75% off subscription prices to Southern Living, Real Simple, and more! Click here for the details.

Monday, April 13, 2009

A Little Late.... Get It For FREE 4/12-4/18


CVS


(Monthly Deal) Accu-chek Aviva Diabetes Monitoring Kit, Spend $9.99, Receive $9.99 ECB's
Limit 1
FREE after ECB's

(Monthly Deal) Natural Dentist, Buy 2 and spend $13.98, Receive $8 ECB's
Limit 5
Use (2) $2/1 printable coupon here
$10 Mail in Rebate here
MONEY MAKER after coupons, ECB's and rebate

(Monthly Deal) Mentos Gum, Spend $1.29, Receive $1 ECB
Limit 5
Use (3) $1/1 (SS 3/29)
MONEY MAKER after coupons and ECB's

Colgate Enamel Protect, Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste 6 oz or 360 Sensitive Toothbrush, Spend $3.99, Receive $3.99 in ECB's
Limit 2
$1/1 printable here
FREE after coupon and ECB's

Softsoap Scrub Body Wash 18 ounces, Spend $4.99, Receive $4.00 in ECB's
Limit 1
$1.50/1 (CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine)
$1/1 (SS 3/29)
FREE after coupon and ECB's

Vitamin Water 10, 20 ounces, Spend $1.00
$1/1 (SS 4/5)
FREE after coupon

Sobe Lifewater, Spend $1.79 (BOGO)
BOGO printable here
Get 2 for FREE after coupon

Walgreens

(Monthly Deal) One a Day Multi-Vitamin Drink mix 2 count, Spend $1.49
#1 Easy Saver Rebate $1.49
FREE after rebate

Colgate Max White or Max Fresh Toothbrush, Spend $3.29, Receive $3.29 in Register Rewards
$0.75/1 (SS 3/29)
MONEY MAKER after Register Rewards and coupon

Fiber Choice, 10 count, Spend $2.49, Receive $2.49 in Register Rewards
FREE after Register Rewards

Scunci Elastics, 18 pack, Spend $2.00, Receive $2.00 in Register Rewards
FREE after Register Rewards

Edge Infused Energy Shave Gel, Spend $3.49, Receive $3.59 in Register Rewards
FREE after Register Rewards

Mentos Gum, Spend $2.00 for 2
(2) $1/1 (SS 3/1)
Get 2 for FREE after coupons

Skintimate Shave Gel, Spend $2.99, Receive $2.99 in Register Rewards
FREE
after Register Rewards

Rite Aid

Vitamin Water, Spend $0.99
$1/1 (SS 4/5)
FREE after coupon

Rite Aid Extreme Toothbrush, Spend $0.99
$1/1 printable here after registering for My Rite Aid
FREE after coupon



Friday, April 10, 2009

Thank You Supporters!

I just want to take the time to say THANK YOU for all of you who have commented, emailed, or personally have spoken with me about this blog. Some of you may have noticed I haven't been posting as often or replying to messages/comments very quickly. I'm not quitting! I just have had A LOT going on lately and my blog has been put on the back burner a little bit. But give me a few weeks and I plan getting into the game again - finding great deals and attempting frugal experiments to share with YOU! Thank you to all of those who have complimented and thanked me for my posts. It's a lot of work at times so I really appreciate all of the encouragement!

FREE Wings!

Click here to get six FREE wings at Buffalo Wild Wings. It expires April 30th. Not sure if there is one near you? Check that out here.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Design A Bag For Kroger

Design a bag here and get a FREE cloth bag. It will go right on your Kroger card and will come off your order when it is scanned. Cool!!

Our New FREE Wii Game!

This is really cool! I saved up enough Swagbucks to get this game, valued at $56.99, for FREE! So to all the locals you are all invited to come over and play it with us!

Don't know about Swagbucks? Check out my post on it here.

Monday, April 6, 2009

FREE Redbox Rental 4/6

Use this code: TS473G to get your FREE Redbox DVD rental. Today only!


Saturday, April 4, 2009

Get It For Free 04/05/09 - 04/11/09


CVS


(Monthly Deal) Accu-chek Aviva Diabetes Monitoring Kit, Spend $9.99, Receive $9.99 ECB's
Limit 1
FREE after ECB's

(Monthly Deal) Natural Dentist, Buy 2 and spend $13.98, Receive $8 ECB's
Limit 5
Use (2) $2/1 printable coupons here
$10 Mail in Rebate here
MONEY MAKER after coupons, ECB's and rebate

(Monthly Deal) Mentos Gum, Spend $1.29, Receive $1 ECB
Limit 5
Use (3) $1/1 (SS 3/29)
MONEY MAKER after coupons and ECB's

(Sunday and Monday) Easter Grass, Spend $0.79, Receive $0.79 ECB's
Limit 2
FREE after ECB's

Bamboo Easter Baskets, Spend $1.99, Receive $1.99 ECB's
Limit 2
FREE after ECB's

Colgate Max Fresh or Max White, Spend $2.99, Receive $2.00 ECB's
Limit 1
$1 off 1 (SS 3/29)
FREE after coupon and ECB's

Skintimate Shave Cream, Spend $3.49, Receive $3.49 ECB's
Limit 1
FREE after ECB's

Revlon Cosmetics, Buy One Get One Free, Spend $1.99 on some products
$2 off 1 (SS 3/15)
FREE after coupons

Excedrin 20-24 count, Spend $1.99
$2/1 printable here
FREE after coupon


Walgreens

(Monthly Deal) One a Day Multi-Vitamin Drink mix 2 count, Spend $1.49
#1 Easy Saver Rebate $1.49
FREE after rebate

Colgate Total Advanced 4 ounces, Spend $3.49, Receive $3.49 Register Rewards
$1.50/1 (March All You Magazine)
MONEY MAKER after Register Rewards and coupon

Visine A.C., Buy 2 and spend $3.99, Receive $3 in Register Rewards
Use two $3/1 (SS 3/15)
MONEY MAKER after coupon and Register Rewards

Glade Lasting Impressions or Wisp Starter Kits, Spend $5.99
#18 Easy Saver Rebate $2.00, Limit 2
$4/1 Glade Sense and Spray Starter Kit (SS 3/29)
$4/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Lasting Impressions holder (SS 3/29)
FREE after coupon and rebate


Rite Aid

Blink Tears, Spend $7.99
#31 Single Check Rebate $7.99, Limit 1
$2/1 Blink Tears or Blink Gel Tears Lubricating Eye Drops (V 3/1)
$1.50/1 printable here
MONEY MAKER
after coupon and rebate

Colgate Total Toothpaste or Toothbrush, Spend $0.99, Must use in-ad coupon
$1.50 off 1 (March All You magazine)
MONEY MAKER
after coupon

Excedrin 24 coung, Spend $1.99
$2.00 off 1 here and here
FREE
after coupon

Mentos Gum, Spend $0.99
$1 off 1 (SS 3/1)
FREE after coupon





Wednesday, April 1, 2009

FREEBIES This Week...

FREE sample of Prilosec

A sample of a Glad Force Flex bag

FREE sample of Rachael Ray dog food

Send in 3 UPC codes from certain Nestle products and get a FREE collector's plate (even FREE shipping!). Click here for the details.

Start Sampling coupon book. It has 30 great coupons including one for a FREE Cascade rinse aid. Get it here.

75 FREE photos from Office Max here.
 

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