Freebies

Free nosebleed stop from Nasal Cease
http://www.nasalcease.com/requestsamplesebc.html

free toilet paper roll extender from Charmin

Just fill out the form for your toilet paper roll extender for the extra double rolls of toilet paper:
http://www.charmin.com/en_US/toilet-paper-holder-roll.php

free game downloads

Free Super Mario 3 download:
http://download.cnet.com/Super-Mario-Bros-3-Mario-Forever/3000-7433_4-11655454.html?tag=contentMain;overviewHead

Free X-BOX 360 game downloads:
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Doritos-Crash-Course/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410a71
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Harms-Way/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410a70?cid=search

15 best deals on Black Friday according to 6ABC in Philadelphia

The local News station did a report on the 15 top deals on Black Friday and I thought I would share it with you just in case you missed it.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/consumer/save_with_6abc&id=7802265

More Black Friday events!

Burlington Coat Factory Black Friday Ad:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/43185587/Bur-Ling-Ton-Black-Friday-Ad

PetSmart Black Friday Ad:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/43185753/PetsMart-Black-Friday-Ad

Free pack of Extra Gum

Like the Facebook page then click on get sample in 4-6 weeks you will get a full pack of the Extra Desert Gum: http://www.facebook.com/extragum

Even more Black Friday Ads

It is getting closer and closer only days away.  I can smell the Bayberry candles and the cookies baking and the bargains hopping--cha-ching.

Joanne Fabrics:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42802086/JoAnn-Fabrics-Black-Friday-Ad

Pepboys:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42796213/Pepboys-Black-Friday-Ad

And K-Mart is holding a Thanksgiving Day Sale:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42978088/Kmart-Thanksgiving-Ad

CODES FOR PAMPERS Gifts to Grow

Go to Pampers "Gifts to Grow" http://www.pampers.com/en_US/promotions/  program and enter codes below and get 80 pts  
NOVFACEBOOK2010          (10 pts)
PAMPERS4MOMSOND   (10 pts)
PAMPERSGTG10PTS          (10 pts) 
2BEGINEARNING50       (50 pts)

Another biggy releases their Black Friday ad

Calling it their Blue Friday Sale K-mart has 44 pages of savings and bargains.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/42781967/Kmart-2010-Black-Friday

Tips on how to gift on a dime

Unless you have been living on the moon or in the deep wilderness you know that we are all living in the recession nightmare.  Christmas looms large in front of us and if you are anything like me you love to create Christmas magic each year.  Unfortunately that usually means that you need money...something that most of us do not have this year.  So you have to get creative and you have to get organized and you have to be informed.  One of the greatest sources for prices is the Internet...especially if you are looking to buy large items...comparison shop the ads and the Internet before you purchase.  Do your homework - know exactly what you want and know the prices offered in other stores and websites...be sure that you are informed as to what to expect in the product that you are purchasing. 

Another great source for great buys is in stores that offer discount prices. Stores like Dollar General, Family Dollar, Deals, the Christmas Tree Shops and especially Big Lots offer a wide variety of great items from toys to appliances. Many are top name brand items with discount prices. My favorite of these is Big Lots http://www.biglots.com/Default.aspx . They sell everything:  food, furniture, appliances, toys, seasonal decorations and items, gifts, jewelry, video games for all the consoles, electronics--you name it they got it.  And if you are really looking to save and plan on taking a trip to the state of Delaware--they just opened one in New Castle(right over the bridge from Jersey and a hop from both PA and MD.  Why is this so special?  THERE IS NO SALES TAX IN DELAWARE!  So off the top you will be saving 7%.  Deals http://www.deals-stores.com/, a newer store from Dollartree offers upscale Dollar Store items along with a few higher priced items. Most items are between $5 and $1. The other stores I listed also have some great buys for many items. Last year I got a Single Cup desk coffee maker for $7 at Family Dollar and have found those special touches in stores both Dollar General http://www.dollargeneral.com/Pages/index.aspx and Family Dollar(http://www.familydollar.com/Pages/Home.aspx. The Christmas Tree Shop http://www.christmastreeshops.com/ is a great place for everything but especially gifts and housewares.  They have great bargains on furniture, domestics and housewares items such as cookware and dishes.  They have this food section that will give you great options for building that special stocking at a great price.  If you are looking for that special gift for that special person but you are not sure what it is--peruse this store and I guarantee you will find it and not spend a lot on it.

Just like Santa you have to make a list and check it twice.  Organization is vital to saving money.  Know what you are buying for whom you are buying and where you are buying.  Try to have back up purchase points in case the best price is sold out.  When you get the gift keep track of where you hide it ( I lose at least one gift every year when I do not stay organized.). 

Also don't be afraid to get creative.  I started a tradition years ago when I was a kid and didn't have a lot of money.  Every year I make each of my parents a gift.  It is not hard to do and it doesn't have to be crafty.  There are several options you can choose here.  Some of the gifts I have given them over the years are:  hand painted ceramic music box, cheese cake, toy soldier decoration made from flower pots stacked on each other, work vouchers good for various jobs around their house, a pillow, cookies, homemade bread, printed sheets...the sky is the limit.  Use your imagination.

Just keep my tips in mind as you deal with the coming shopping and gifting season and have a great time.



Even more Black Friday Ads

The Black Friday ads are coming out of the woodwork.  Got a load of them this time.

Here is the ad for Big Lots:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42679207/BigLots-2010-Black-Friday-Ad

Office Depot:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42555362/Office-Depot-Black-Friday-Ad

Staples:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42659281/Staples-2010-Black-Friday-Ad

Office Max:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42657609/Office-Max-2010-Black-Friday-Ad

Walmart:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42648656/Walmart-Black-Friday-Ad

Sams Club:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42218519/Samsclulb-Black-Friday-2010-Ads

More Black Friday events!

More Black Friday Ads leaked early--dig in!

BJ's Wholesale
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42326406/BJs-2010-Black-Friday-Ad

Toys R Us:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42037493/ToysRUs-2010-Black-Friday-Ad

Michaels:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42039295/michaels

J C Penney:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/42078948/JCPenney-Official-Ad

Rite Aid:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/41972236/Rite-Aid-Black-Friday-Ad

Radio Shack:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/41913809/Radio-Shack-Black-Friday-Ad

Target 3-day sale:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/41785381/Target-Black-Friday-Ad

The Walmart secret is out for Black Friday

Wal-Mart's Black Friday 2010 ad: Electronics top deals

By Parija Kavilanz, senior writerCNNmoney.com November 13, 2010: 9:19 PM ET

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Wal-Mart's highly awaited Black Friday ad promises hot deals on high-definition TVs, Blu-ray players, laptops and holiday gift favorites such as toys and DVDs, according to a copy of the retailer's circular obtained by CNNMoney.com on Saturday.
The world's largest retailer promised last month that it would do whatever was necessary to be the most competitive on prices during the year-end holiday shopping season.

A quick look through Wal-Mart's circular shows that the discounter is ready to take on its rivals, especially in the key electronics and toys categories.
According to the circular, Wal-Mart will unveil some Black Friday deals in stores on midnight -- while other, juicier "doorbuster" bargains will be available while supplies last from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.
A company spokesman confirmed that most Wal-Mart stores will open at midnight that day.

"Customers can avoid standing in the cold waiting for stores to open and get an early jump on the season's best savings," he said. The early sales will focus in items like toys, pajamas, and small kitchen appliances, with the electronics and HDTV deals kicking in at 5 a.m., he said.

Among the doorbuster deals the circular advertises: the 32-inch Emerson 720p LCD HDTV for $198; 42-inch Emerson 1080p LCD HDTV for $398; 42-inch LG 1080p LCD HDTV for $478; Magnavox Wi-Fi Blu-ray player (with a $10 credit for on-demand movie service Vudu) for $68; 8GB iPod Touch for $225, plus a $50 Wal-Mart gift card; Kodak C183 14-megapixel 3-inch LCD digital camera for $59; and an HP 15.6-inch 250 GB hard drive laptop for $298.
Doorbusters also include $7 and $8 videogames, more than 90 DVD movie titles for $1.96, and Blu-ray disc movies for $5 and $10.
Other deals that kick off at midnight on Black Friday include Zhu Zhu Pet toy hamsters for $4 each, $5 Barbie dolls, children's clothes for $4, Rival brand slow cookers and hand mixers for $2.97, Hamilton Beach slow cookers and coffeemakers for $9.97 each, and Oster Electric griddles or waffle makers also priced at $9.97 each.
Additionally, deals available only on Saturday include Sony's 46-inch 1080p LCD HDTV for $698.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

If you are short on money this holiday season the best thing to do is start shopping early.  Target has some great specials just for folks like us.  They are running a special every day until Christmas to help us make ends meet.  Also they are giving their customers the opportunity to sign up for a sneak preview of the great bargains they will be offering on Cyber Monday.  Click and sign up today!
http://www.target.com/b/?node=1263430011&ref=wa_2daysignup_blackfriday
and check out the specials that they offer every day!

free Mandarin Coriander sample first 5000 respondents

Still some left - I got mine!  Get your free sample of Thymes Mandarin Coriander plus a chance to win the entire collection when it premiers to the first 5000 survey takers.

http://www.thymes.com/mandarincoriander/

more freebies for you

get your free sample of Prilosec
https://prilosecotc.hostedwebform.com/?src=PKI8aeEh&id=sn-mmCD3008#form

Free Lacoste scents for him or her
http://www.lacoste-parfums.com/free-sample/

Free sample of Gucci Guilty cologne:
https://esc.cocomore.com/zesnc/esampling/fragrance_gucci_spl1008/registration/register/en_GB?source=facebook

Sample of HUGO BOSS Orange Sunset
http://www.boss-fragrances.fr/bossorange/us/sample/

Sign up for a FREE SAMPLE of Ester-C® Gummies!
http://www.ester-c.com/pages/SignUp_Gummies.aspx
Also a sign up for $1.00 coupon!

Free Folgers sample

Go to Folgers facebook page http://www.facebook.com/folgers?v=app_4949752878&utm_source=facebook-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wakinupclub and like it, click on get free sample and follow the instruction that follow to get the free sample of their new SPECIAL ROAST.

More Black Friday events!

Here are 2 more ads for the Black Friday extravaganza.  First CVS Pharmacy:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/41414750/CVS-Black-Friday-Ad

and online BeallsFlorida.com

http://www.scribd.com/doc/41609485/Be-All-a-Florida-Black-Friday-2010

More Black Friday events!

Here are a few more early released Black Friday ads for your perusal. 

Macys:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/41415090/Macys-Black-Friday-Ad

Waldgreens:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/41289366/Walgreens-Black-Friday-Ads

Sears:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/41178016/Sears-Black-Friday-Ads

Kohls:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/41102039/Kohls-Black-Friday-Sale

Good luck and have fun.

How can you do Christmas without money?

In today's financial climate Christmas is going to be a hard thing to budget without some alternatives.  Money is scarce in most households and folks are scrambling to make it all work.  Of course there are great sales and coupons that assist in saving money but how about an alternative to money altogether.  There are a few companies out there that offer you points for utilizing their products.  I have introduced the reward points from Pamper and Huggies.  When I have them I will share them with you but these are slow (unless you are using diapers).  Just recently I came upon a couple that might be even quicker and more workable.  These companies only ask that you use their search sites and you are rewarded in return for your usage. 

Bing.com is one of these companies that offer these rewards.  What is special about their rewards is that they offer a great selection of items that you can get with your points: anything from gift cards to computers.  So sign up for Bing rewards and get started today.
https://ssl.bing.com/rewards/signup/SEGetstarted?form=MRWHPG&publ=FACEBOOK&crea=TEXT_MRWHPG_SM1103_ab1103_FB004_1x1#fbid=2tVha_kqkVS&crea=TEXT_MRWHPG_SM1103_ab1103_FB004_1x1&wom=false

Swag bucks is another.  They offer several ways to earn bucks.  Check them out and see if this will work for you.
http://www.swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register

More Black Friday events!

Lowes will be holding a black Friday preview on Facebook.  You have to "like" theirFfacebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/lowes
then rsvp on this page:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101055153296472&ref=mf

Freebie

Get your free Stayfree Overnights

https://www.stayfree.com/sample

Did I see Christmas stuff in the stores?

Where did the year go...didn't I just finish shopping for Christmas?  Ah, but here it is - almost Halloween.  November is peeking over the shoulder of October.  Where, you ask, am I going with this?  Well I got my first notice about the Black Friday sales the other day and since they have been pouring in.  It is a definite advantage to have knowledge of what will be on sale on the best day of shopping of the year before everyone else.  Planning is key to getting those rock bottom prices on Black Friday.  I will pass along any information that I receive and try to steer you in the right directions. 

Black Friday is the best day to acquire big items such as Electronics and Computers but it is also a great day for clothing and toys.  So check out what I have gotten so far and good luck shopping.

Sears is having a pre-Black Friday sale on October 29 and 30th check out the ad attached:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/39850436/Sears-Oct29-30

Half Price Books announces their early bird specials
Looks like Half Price Books has beat everyone to the punch and announced their Black Friday early bird specials! On Friday, November 26th, they'll be having a 20% off sale from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Plus, the first 100 customers will receive a FREE tote bag and a $5 gift card, while one lucky winner will get a $100 gift card (keep in mind you must be 16 or older to qualify)!

Interested in even more deals from Half Price Books? From November 8th until December 14th, they're giving away $5 gift cards with any $25 gift card purchase (in store and online). And, right now, when you make a purchase of $30 or more, you'll get a FREE 2011 Half Price Books Calendar with coupons inside.

http://www.halfpricebooks.com/blackfriday.html


Black Friday Deals
True Value
http://www.scribd.com/doc/39904717/truevalue-2010

Well that is all I have for now but as I get the updates I will keep you posted!  Oh yeah and the CEO Brian Dunn of Best Buy has been talking about his Black Friday Offerings.  He says to look forward to expect "Smoking-Hot Deals" this year at Best Buy.

Get your free picture collage at Waldgreens

Waldgreens/ Happy Harrys has a great freebie for you.  Get an 8X10 collage from now till October 23rd when it expires.  Set it up online and pick it up in the store.  No hidden costs just enter code: 8X10TREAT at checkout and select in store pickup.  ALL FREE!

http://photo.walgreens.com/walgreens/storepage/storePageId=SpecialOffer?stop_mobi=yes&ec=hncx210_free8x10

free cottenelle flushable wipes for you and a friend

Get a coupon by mail for a free tub of Cottonelle Fresh Wipes for you and a friend.

http://www.getfreshwithafriend.com/

Free Green Mountain Coffee

Click the link below and “Like” Green Mountain Coffee on Facebook.  Then click the “Signup Form” tab to claim your free sample.

Note: They’re giving away 2500 samples every week this month.  If you don’t see the “Signup form” tab, check back Monday mornings at 7 a.m.
Eastern.

http://www.facebook.com/GreenMountainCoffee

TARGET COUPONS - FREE SAMPLES

Did you know that Target is now offering free samples along with their coupons?  I didn't until a few minutes ago.  Although the free sample for Wisk is all gone, they are promising more in the future. I put their link on my desktop and plan on checking them everyday.  Samples are a great savings especially when you want to try something before you buy it.  So here is the link:

http://samples.target.com/?empty=1

Like I said nothing there now but a link worth saving for the future.  Enjoy!

Get a free flashlight from Radio Shack

Get a free flashlight from Radio Shack!! Bring in this week’s Radio Shack ad circular to get a free flashlight. There’s a coupon on page 1 for a free flashlight. Great for trick-or-treating – and it’s orange!
While supplies last. No purchase required.

http://radioshack.shoplocal.com/radioshack/default.aspx?action=entryflash&adref=rs.com

Free Dr. Hess Udder Ointment

Free Dr. Hess Udder Ointment!

If you are dealing with problem skin, eczema, chafing, severe dryness, cracked heels etc., you know how badly you would like to find a product that actually does what it says it does. Well, now you have! Dr Hess Products are so moisturizing and healing that you will fall in love with this product overnight. In fact, if it doesn't help, they will give you your money back, guaranteed!

Subscribe to their mailing list to receive valuable free coupons and online product updates!

NOW Available while supplies last, request a Free Sample of Dr Hess Udder Ointment in the comment box of the mailing list sign up! (USA Only)

http://www.udderointment.com/Contact.html

Dental Hygeine - Earn your child a free Toothbrush

What a great site!  Colgate has created a site full of great info on Dental Hygiene and the chance to earn a free toothbrush.  All you have to do is complete a brushing log for your child to get the free toothbrush.  The info that is shared is both informative and helpful.  Check it out and see if they can help you get a free toothbrush.

http://www.colgate.com/app/HealthyHabits/US/EN/HomePage.cwsp?cid=US_Enewsletter_SmileTalk_Four10

Share a box of free Kleenex with someone.

Kleenex has a promotion going on that allows you to share a box of their tissues with someone.  There is no limit so you can send them to as many people as you want, just click on the link that I have posted - then click on the orange link that says:  send a free Share Package of Kleenex Tissues and follow the instructions.  If you would like me to send you one just email me your address and email info at forever0126@comcast.net  and I would be glad to to send you one.

Joy's Freebies

I recently had one of my followers in Facebook remind me about bogus freebies.  By bogus I mean they say they are free and really they are cheap tricks to get you to subscribe to their site.  Examples of these are offers that look too good to be true: like gift cards and computers.  Too good to be true!  These so called freebies will lead you through a ridiculous page after page of info grabbing and phishing with questions.  They will eventually lead you to a page that you will be expected to give your Cell Phone or other financial info like credit cards or bank info.  DO NOT EVER GIVE ANY OF THESE 3 TO PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET.  If you do share your Cell, for instance, there will be some arbitrary charge on your cell bill the next time you receive it...

Now please rest easy about any FREEBIE I post on my blog.  I personally apply for every freebie that I do share and have received almost all of them in a timely manner.  I will never post the bogus or impossible type freebies because frankly if it is too much for me to finish I would never pass it on!

Did you get your freebies yet?

Hey everyone just wondered if any of you got any of your freebies yet.  So far this week I got my free Taster Choice samples, my Jose Cuevo Margarita Ball, my post it's and today my Cold-Eze samples. Cool deal!!!  How about you, did you get yours?

FREE Video for you

Just wanted to share this code for a free Redbox movie.  Valid today 10/14 only, thru 11:59 pm Central

NOTE:  Everyone is getting the same code, so you can still do it even if you don't have text (or don't want to text)...just use code  RT9V62P 

Free stuff from Sutter Home

Get a free Sutter Home Night of Hope Kit on Sutter Home Wine’s Facebook page. Your free kit provided by Sutter Home and Colavita (olive oil) will help you gather your friends to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a pink Chico bag, pink ribbon bracelets, pink corkscrew, wine tasting sleeves, and recipes. Not valid in California. Here are click-by-click instructions to get this freebie:
1. “Like” Sutter Home on Facebook
2. Click “Continue” button on the “Night of Hope” tab
3. Allow “Night of Hope” Application to access your profile (follow instructions below to remove after you get your freebie)
4. Fill out the form with your mailing address (optional to fill out “Where will your friends gather?”)

5. Thank You you should get your free kit within 2 to 3 weeks

Try new Cream Of Wheat Cinnabon

Get a $2.00 coupon or free sample of Cinnabon from Cream Of Wheat:
http://www.creamofwheat.com/cinnabon/

free heat patch by mail

Get your free heat patch from Salonpas
https://www.salonpas.us/try-now

coupon for full size Root Awakening product - FREE

Just click on the link below, fill out the information and wait for your coupon to come in the mail.  That simple.
http://www.johnfrieda.com/promotions/promoOptin.asp?promo=jf_rasample10

Land O'Lakes recipe book for the Holidays - free

Just in time for the up coming holidays Land O' Lakes is offering a free book full of great recipes.  I sent for mine - get yours now! All you have to do is become a simple rewards club member and you can have yours mailed to your home or download it right to your computer.  (after you fill out the info to join click on the member offers tab and look for holiday brochure)  And after you join check out the other great offers that they have on their website!   http://www.landolakes.com/Offers/holidayOffers.aspx

Friend appreciation coupon for Diet Coke

Check out the facebook page for Diet Coke.  You can send a friend a $1 coupon for a 1 liter of Diet Coke.  I sent 5 (the max) today - going back tomorrow for more.  Send your friend theirs today and make them feel appreciated today.
http://www.facebook.com/DietCoke?ref=ts&v=app_296328391504

Got my freebies today!

Hey everyone!  Did anyone get any of their freebies yet?  I have gotten a couple.  As a matter of fact I got 2 in the mail today!  The Eucerin skin fortifying sample and the Nivea Touch of Happiness body wash were in my mailbox today.  On Friday got my super sticky notes.  And last Thursday my marguarita ball can from Jose Quevo- it is too cool! 

Tell me what you have gotten free in your box? 

Check out this coupon for Regal Cinemas

Are you planning on going to the movies this weekend?  If you are Regal Cinema has posted a coupon on their facebook page for a free soda with the purchase of popcorn.  Who doesn't get popcorn when you go to a movie?  Take advantage of this coupon.  http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/RegalEntertainmentGroup?v=app_163849080647
You have to like the page to get the coupon they offer.  Don't delay, this coupon is only good September 24-26th, 2010.  Let me know if the movie was good, k?

want some free icky bands?

free icky bands for your kids

http://www.theartofwashinghands.com/order.html

FREEBIES time

Sign-up to get a free cottonelle wipes tub for you and a friend with a free product coupon by mail. Just enter your information, and your friend’s name and email address. Thanks goes to Dea for emailing me about this new freebie! There is a limit of one free tub per household.
http://www.getfreshwithafriend.com/

Saturday at 1:00 pm CT (2 pm ET, Noon MT, 11 am PT)
Sunday at 8:00 pm CT (9 pm ET, 7 pm MT, 6 pm PT)

Get a free package of Smucker’s Uncrustables (up to $3.00 value) with coupon by mail when you submit an after-school organizational tip starting at a different pre-announced time each day for the first 400 people. There will be a total of 12,500 coupons for a free, 4-count box of Smucker’s Uncrustables Sandwiches given away starting with 500 on the first day and 400 each day after that until the promotion ends on 10/13. The free product coupon is available to the first 500 who register for it today and you should get it in your mailbox within six weeks of registering. You must wait until 11:00 am CT to submit your tip at the Smuckers site, do not leave your tip as a comment here (since I don’t have any coupons to mail out). Limit one per household during this entire promotion.
Confirmation Message: You should get a “Thank You” confirmation message saying your coupon is on it’s way!

Get 3 free issues of Seventeen Magazine from ValueMags in this free sample offer.  I have received several free subscriptions from ValueMags in the past. You can expect to see your first free issue arrive in 6 to 10 weeks. Thanks goes to Coupon Pro for sharing!
https://www.valuemags.com/freeoffer/freeoffer.asp?offer=seventeen-stl.asp

FYI buying meat? Let me give you a few tips.

In these tough times it gets harder and harder to include meat with your meals.  I swear I am growing feathers I have eaten so much chicken.  Pork was an option until just recently.  Not sure why but the price of pork has slowly climbed be a middle sister to Beef.  Ahhhhhh beef, the late great beef...I miss you.  Prices of red meat has also sky rocketed!  Well let me tell you a little secret...

...Stores like Shoprite and Acme discount meats everyday.  What is that, you say?  Thank god that these stores and others discount the meats that are approaching their sell by date.  They would rather sell it to you for a discount than throw it away.  The sell by date is just what it says...they have to sell the meat by that date.  It is not an expiration date!!!  All you have to do is put the meat in the freezer and it will last for up to 2 months.

The other day I picked up a repackaged pack of summer sausage at Shoprite.  It had 14 summer sausages with bacon and only cost me $2.36.  The stores discount in a number of ways.  Stores like Acme put coupons on the meats while my Shoprite repackages and discounts the price.  I have saved on everything from chicken to beef using these discounts.  Different stores use different methods but just about all of them discount meats.

I look for white coupons at Acme, red and yellow stickers at Shoprite and coupons at Pathmark.  I find that it is easy to find pork at Shoprite, just about everything at Acme and  chicken most of the time at Pathmark...just thought you would like to know.

I hope that you can start saving, too.

coupon alert

Wholly Guacamole is giving away buy one get one coupons to the first 16,000 consumers.  And when you print it once you can click back and print it again!  So 2 for the price of one--free.

click below:
http://homegatinghq.com/wholly-guac

Grandmom's and Mom's Check free codes for rewards from Pampers and Huggies

I found a great way to get those things that my grandson might want for free...both Huggies and Pampers have a rewards program using codes for points.  Save the points and you can exchange them for gifts and other things.  I am about to give you a large list of free codes that you can use to start or to add to what you already saved...

Free Codes for Rewards:

Pampers Gifts to Grow:  http://www.sharethevillage.com/Join.aspx?enc=l2ESKGC6ELJoKmjPvvCtyNuCgM0ASRjd1XJMj/eRhnY=

GIFTS2GROWBONUS
LABORDAYFB92010 (10 pts)
SepFacebook2010 (10 pts)
GTG5FREEPTS0810 (5 pts)
GTGCOUPONPOINTS (10 pts)
WELCOME2PAMPERS (50 pts)
GTGTENMONTHCODE (10 pts)
GTGFIVEMONTHS10 (10 pts)
GTGGETREADYSOON (10 pts)
GTGLEARNMORE089 (10 pts)
GETSTARTEDNOW10 (10 pts)
GTGPLAY3USA2010 ((30 POINTS)
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WELCOME2VILLAGE (10 pts)
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GIFTS2GROWBONUS

Huggies: http://enjoytheriderewards.com/

BJNZKHMLTMXDPGB (5 pts)
BGNDNHQCDQBMPGB (1 pt)
BJNDJSLLMDXJPGB (5 pts, expires 11/30/10)
BGQGJPQZFGDXPGB (1 pt)
BGNDJBBNXFKTPGB (1 pt)
BJLKLQJQFKQBPGB (5 pts)

FREEBIE FRIDAY!

free Jergens Overnight Repair skin lotion:
http://www.jergens.com/promotions/promoOptin.asp?promo=jergens_201009overnightSample

Low-Fat Favorite Recipes Cookbook From Crestor
http://www.crestor.com/c/dbreco/index.aspx?psid=957&uid=A23185BF2758968CG27&email=D440F9CC5339EDE6C34EA8F4A4ABC5B57FACE5648B19G11&utm_source=touch2sl2seg2&utm_medium=recontacttouch2&utm_campaign
 
free mp2 download from Josh Groban:
http://www.joshgroban.com/splash/
 
free iphone app -  Sushi Cat:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sushi-cat/id379937581?mt=8
 
Free improved Good Nights sample:
http://www.goodnites.com/na/Bedwetting-Products/Offers/Free-Samples.aspx
 
Free Need for Speed for computer download. 
Quote :  The Need for Speed World team is pleased to announce we are removing the Level 10 cap starting today and making the game completely Free to Play. We’ve listened to the comments from our community and we’ve decided to make a change. Previously, gamers who didn’t buy the Starter Pack were unable to progress past Level 10. Beginning today, anyone will be able to race all the way through to Level 50 and will have full access to the entire World, all Events and Game Modes, both present and future

Download button is located on left side at top of page.

http://world.needforspeed.com/

Free Pampers UnderJams — the only night wear leakage protection with a NightLock™ ultra-absorbent core - sample:
http://www.pampers.com/en_US/underjams-sample

free Wisk sample if you are a Sam's Club member--membership number required:
http://www.startsampling.com/sm/wisk101369/captureAddress.iphtml?item=101369&source=&d=%81P%3D%F9%2Ais%7D%CEM%A1%0A%FFK%83%BD

Free sample of Dove
Get a free Dove Damage Therapy Daily Moisture hair care sample from Costco. This sample is available to everyone (you do not need to provide your membership number, just leave that field blank). You should receive your sample in 4 to 6 weeks:
https://secure.startsampling.com/sm/dovehair0810/captureAddress.iphtml?item=101355&source=

Get a free Right@Home Quick-Clean Gift Pack from SC Johnson’s Right@Home website, it goes to the first 3,000 to register and qualify for it by September 13. Each gift pack includes a Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Clean Gel and Pledge Muti-Surface Wipes – these are full-size products! You won’t know if you get one until it arrives in you mailbox – they will be mailed by November 15.
http://www.rightathome.com/Offers/Pages/SeptemberOffersW2.aspx#offer

Freebies Friday on Monday - sorry I was sick

OMG!  What a day!  After at least 5 attempts I have finally finished today's FREEBIES.  You know how it is:  random crashes, computer shuts down....regular data delays.  But because I love you all so much I kept on blogging till I finally got a finished product for you.  I have applied for all of the freebies except the 8X10--couldn't print it out because I am out of ink.  But all of them look really good and I can't wait to get them- get them while you can!


Get full size samples from Right-at-Home
First 10,000* to respond will receive one Ziploc® Brand Vacuum Freezer Starter Kit, one 15-count box of gallon size Ziploc® Brand Freezer Bags with the Smart Zip™ Seal, and one set of large rectangle Ziploc® Brand Containers:
http://www.rightathome.com/Offers/Pages/ZiplocFallMealsGiftPack.aspx


Free Eucerin sample
Go to Eucerin's facebook page - LIKE it and allow sharing.  then click on the get free sample and follow instructions:
http://www.facebook.com/EucerinUS?ref=ts
 
Coupon for free 8X10 at Target Photo Studio:
http://www.targetportraits.com/content/coupons/coupons-print.htm
 
GAS-X sample and coupon
Free sample and $2.00 coupon for GAS-X:
http://gas-x.com/products-prevention.shtml
 
Nescafe Samples
Visit the Nescafe Facebook and “Like” them. Click on the sample tab, fill out the form and you are on your way to some free coffee:
http://www.facebook.com/nescafeusa?v=app_477419270227
 
Regal Entertainment coupons
“Like” Regal Cinemas on Facebook and you’ll get a weekly coupon for movie tickets or concessions. Already a fan, then click the coupon tab and get your coupon:
http://www.facebook.com/RegalEntertainmentGroup?v=app_163849080647#!/RegalEntertainmentGroup?v=app_163849080647
 
Free designer votive
Free gourmet votive candle. Order yours before you miss out on this 2.5 oz Gourmet Candle Votive.  Design and scent of the candle may vary:
http://cillescents.com/free-candle/

AMAZON TOY SALE 50-70% discounts

Amazon TOY SALE 50 - 70 % off


A great time of year to stock up on toys!  Every fall before the holiday season, Amazon will discount many of their toys. Shipping is FREE with purchases over $25(FREE with Amazon Prime http://www.amazon.com/gp/prime?ie=UTF8&ref_=amb_link_84306931_4 any price. College students are eligible for free Amazon Prime-http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info )

Search Amazon.com for toy clearance

Toys for 50% off: 
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=sr_nr_p_8_2&bbn=2241292011&qid=1283792908&rnid=598397011&rh=n%3A165793011%2Cn%3A%21241200011%2Cn%3A2241292011%2Cp_8%3A2229063011

toys up to 70% off:
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=sr_nr_p_8_3&bbn=2241292011&qid=1283792348&rnid=598397011&rh=n%3A165793011%2Cn%3A%21241200011%2Cn%3A2241292011%2Cp_8%3A598401011

more freebies for you

Sorry pickings are slim today and I am not feeling too well so quickly I wanted to post these 2 freebies I found today.

Get your free shout color catcher sheet:  http://www.shoutitout.com/coupon/06-10-shoutsample/

Free Aveeno hair care samples:
http://www.aveeno.com/hair-care/free-samples

FREEBIES time

Free All Bran promise pack offer
http://www.all-bran.com/ph5q9/signup.shtml

Free Bic pen at 11 am ct (first 1000)
http://freebies4mom.com/2010/08/26/free-bic-pen-at-11am-ct-first-1000/

Free breath right strips
https://www.breatheright.com/BreatheRight_NSFS.promo?sessioncheck=true

Free Aveno Nourish sample
https://www.aveeno.com/1005/haircare-free-sample

Free Kindle book:  The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JQU1VS?ie=UTF8&tag=fre4mom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000JQU1VS

Free music download from People Magazine
https://www.peoplecmg.com/countryplaylist/

Latest coupon.com link

 found this in my email today go get your new coupons

http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=14997&zid=iq55&nid=10&cid=15572194%7e15509103%7e15509366%7e15568117%7e15558143%7e15559161&varc=cede18aa442575b21e88b6b27304a46b&alt=yes&bid=alk08251808513e3d7b72623214

Shopping time again. Did you know...

Did you know...

...that coupons are available all over the web?  There are several companies that feature coupons of all kinds - all you have to do is sign up for their email announcements.  http://www.coupons.com/ is one of my favorites. They usually feature up to 6 pages of manufacturer and local coupons.  Another fave of mine is http://www.coolsavings.com/ who offers coupons, recipes, freebies, and samples.  A new type of coupon loads the coupon right onto your store saving card...for instance at Shoprite you would click on the coupons to have them loaded onto your Shoprite savings card and when you swipe the card they come off at the end.  This company Cellfire http://www.shoprite.com/Cnt/Cellfire.html (this is the link to the Shoprite page but I do know that there are other grocery stores that use this option too - go onto your local grocer's website and check it out) 

...that most companies have websites that feature the products that you buy.  Recipes and coupons are available on most of these websites and are usually multi-print(can be printed more than once)

...you can save the money you might spend on those recipe books at the check-out.   The recipes in these books are all online.  Companies like Betty Crocker http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes , Pillsbury http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/ , Kraft http://www.kraftrecipes.com/ , and taste of home http://www.tasteofhome.com/ all feature the recipes from the books we waste money on.  Taste of Home is especially wonderful because they feature the recipes from all of their publications on their website.  So if you are browsing through one of those books the next time that you are waiting to check-out and see something you like:  look at the back of the book to see what company is featured in the book and google them on the web!

...sometimes you can use a coupon from one product from a specific manufacturer on another product that they manufacture.  An example would be using a Hefty cup coupon on Hefty plates.  I really can't tell you what coupons will work like this - the only way to find out is to try it.  If it works you SAVE; if not play dumb-LOL.

...I have never had a problem using any kind of coupon in the self checkout--what I mean by this is the machine doesn't balk at a printed coupon like some cashiers do...or say that the coupon is expired.

...some grocery stores will take recently expired coupons.  Usually a week is the limit though.

...male cashiers don't usually pick apart your coupons...wink wink.

...that if you are pleasant to your cashier they will usually give you a break with coupons that they wouldn't normally accept.

Ok, ok so a person might pass a few expired coupons from time to time but most of the time I do the right thing.  Coupons are a lot of work but they are soooooooo worth the savings at the end.  I used to live with Mr. Scrooge.  He believed that I should be able to shop for a family of 3 with $50 per week.  So I had to get good with coupons and specials.  And guess what I made the quota every week and had enough to splurge on some extras, too.  So give it a try.  Try my tips out, what have you got to lose?  If they work you save; if not play stupid.  Anything is worth a try.

Free Leather Bound journal for Teachers

TEACHERS check out this new research builder software for teachers and get a free leather bound journal from this company...Open this link:  http://meadbuilder.com/   Follow their instructions and enter E1A1M01F in the area marked registration code. 

Free super sticky post-it notes and chance to win trip to TWINS spring training

Get a free sample of super sticky post-it notes and a chance to win a trip to the Minnesota Twins 2011 Spring Training Camp.

http://www.innovativeos.com/2011twins.html

Just wanted to share a brand new webpage with you

I wanted to share a new and informative website that I came upon just recently... their name is Simply for Families. It is an informative website designed to give readers an online resource for businesses and services in and around their communities. Topics include beauty, business, dining, education, entertainment, finance, health, kids, retirement, travel and more. They are open to your input and hope that you will use this website as your one-stop guide to information, resources and entertainment in your community.  It covers the states of Pennsylvania, Deleware, New Jersey and Maryland.  I have explored this site a bit and what I saw was helpful...Check it out and give them some input.  The more we share the better this resource will become. 

http://simplyforfamilies.com/

Check out this great website for savings

You have got to check out this new website that I have found...loaded with deal and coupons to save in everything from school clothes to travel--soup to nuts. 

http://www.dealtaker.com/

Shop on a Dime: Great places to visit on a dime

Shop on a Dime: Great places to visit on a dime: "Today I was thinking to myself what can I write about in the blog? Hmmmmm.....As a mother who had to make a little money go a long way, goi..."

Great places to visit on a dime

Today I was thinking to myself what can I write about in the blog?  Hmmmmm.....As a mother who had to make a little money go a long way, going places was quite difficult, but not impossible.  There is a lot of free experiences that you can share with your kids.  The first place that will give your little guys a distinct thrill is the park...any park with a playground will do.  Little people have caniptions over the park.  They love running around the playground and getting dirty.  This is the one place that all kids become instant friends and imagination runs wild.  Bring a book, a picnic lunch, bug spray and enjoy your day. 

Now if you are looking for other things to do you might have to do a little investigating about your surroundings...I happen to be very lucky to have been born in Jersey...so close to the beach and Philadelphia right down the street.  If you are also fortunate to be from this area you know about the many great attractions that await you and your children.  Philadelphia offers so much to keep a person busy... In the historic district you can visit the Mint, Betsy Ross' house http://www.betsyrosshouse.org/ and the liberty bell http://www.nps.gov/inde/ all for free.  Outside of the Betsy Ross House there is a stage where local residents tell anyone who listens what it was like to live in Philadelphia in the 1700's.  I had a great time watching the action.  My little boy used to love to go with my mom to Penns Landing in the evenings to listen to the free Big Band concerts...did you know they have free concerts all the time...check out their website:  http://www.delawareriverevents.com/index.php?module=delawareriverevents&image=49) for more information. 

Now if the city isn't your cup of tea there are many things to do in and around the country.  There are many free attractions available in your area.  Many states and counties have set up some sort of Children's Museums and most are very inexpensive.  In South Jersey there are 2 that I know of.  One is the Children's Discovery Museum (http://www.discoverymuseum.com/geninfo.asp) in Cherry Hill, NJ.  A place for your child's imagination to run wild with giant bubbles that encase their body, a full size diner to play in and sooooooooooo much more.  (I had a great time playing here)  In Lumberton (http://www.imaginethatmuseum.com/) NJ there is another Children's Museum which also caters to the imagination of you and your child.  Deleware just finished their Children's Museum (http://www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org/) located down on the Riverfront in Wilmington there are many other attractions to keep you and your family busy (http://www.riverfrontwilm.com/) . 

If is a zoo you are looking for there are a few inexpensive zoos for your enjoyment.  In NJ again, they have two small zoos one in Bridgeton (http://ja-jp.facebook.com/pages/Bridgeton-NJ/Cohanzick-Zoo/67010592699) the Conhanzick Zoo and another in Cape May Courthouse - the Cape May County Zoo ( http://www.co.cape-may.nj.us/cit-e-access/webpage.cfm?tid=5&tpid=442 )/  I am partial to the Cape May County Zoo because I played there when I was a child but both are great for a good day trip.  Bring a picnic lunch and have fun.  I would be remisce if I did not mention the zoo that now sits in my backyard of my new state:  the Brandywine Zoo ( http://www.brandywinezoo.org/ ).  Intent on education and fun they run many programs inside and outside the zoo.  The other day as I was leaving my neighborhood library I was walking beside a hedgehog and some other animals that they were featuring at the county library.  Did you know that hedgehogs smell like hoagies?  Not a huge zoo but nice just the same, nestled in one of the most beautiful parks I have ever seen with babbling brooks and trees. 

In sharing this subject, I am constantly brought back to my childhood.  We didn't have much as kids but we really didn't care because my parents made sure we had lots of love and great memories.  Some of those great memories didn't cost my parents anything but the gas and a picnic lunch.  Mom and dad took us to local factories on tours.  We toured Strohmen bread, 7up bottling company and the original Hershey factory.  Learned how to make pretzels in the basement of the original Sturgis Pretzels and saw tons of hanging, curing Lebanon Balogna in Lebanon, PA.  Hours and hours of playing in the Cape May county Park and zoo, water ice and a trip to the Cross Keys airport to watch the planes,  standing on the roof of the Philly airport in our jammies watching jets take off and land...sorry for the trip down memory lane but can you see how she took a little money and made it go a long way?  Use your imagination and great memories can grow for you and your family, too. 
The best way to find great places to visit is to get on your computer and google what you are looking for.

If you have any great places you would like to share - please feel free to share them, too.

Coupons and free digital prints

Only a short post today...been a looooong day promise tomorrow I will spend time to give you more tips. 

Buy 1 get 1 free coupon for Athenos feta when you like them on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/Athenos?v=app_6009294086#!/Athenos?v=app_140369292665754

You can get 25 free 4X6 prints from Waldgreens with this code.  Completely free if you pick ot up at the store.

http://photo2.walgreens.com/walgreens/storepage/storePageId=EMAIL1?stop_mobi=yes&ec=hn8400nopurch_25freeprints&ep_mid=73102719&ep_rid=3014609081

free samples and downloads

so sweet sample from Stevia

http://soooosweet.com/

free mp3 downloads from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFree-Songs-Music%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D334897011%26tag%3Dweb2list-20&tag=gimmief-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

COLLEGE TEXTBOOK COUPONS!!!

Here are a couple coupon offers for College Textbooks.  Check them out:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info

http://www.phatcampus.com/?utm_medium=10696153&utm_campaign=CJ&utm_source=2026489

http://www.ecampus.com/default.asp?AID=4183967&PID=2026489&referrer=cj

http://www.coursesmart.com/?utm_campaign=cj_affiliate_sale&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=cj&utm_content=2026489&utm_term=10620613&source=cj2026489

Amazon deal

up to $200 back when you buy participating Apple products at Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000530531

coupon links

Here are a few coupon links the first one is for Campbell soups and the second two are coupon websites.  Enjoy!

http://www.campbellskitchen.com/coupon.aspx

http://ss.mysavings.com/offer-redirect.asp?oid=232&pid=102

http://ss.mysavings.com/offer-redirect.asp?oid=230&pid=102

Sunday paper deals

It has to be Sunday because there I am meticulously arranging the Sunday circulars for my perusal.  My idea of a perfect Sunday is just this...  God forbid, there are no sale papers in the Sunday paper.  What a way to ruin my Sunday...lol.  This week I scoured the sales with back to school in mind...always thinking about you, my followers.  Let me tell you I found some really great bargains - hope you agree.

I found some really great electronic bargains...from computers to printers.  If you are looking for a laptop - I found a couple wonderful deals.  (Be sure to check out the details of each of these deals in the circulars that I have attached below)  At Comp USA, they have a 17.3" Acer for $399.99(front page of circular).   At HH Gregg, they are selling a 15.6" Toshiba for $399.97(front page).  If it is a desk top you need Comp USA has two to choose from for 299.99 - a emachines mini desktop or an emachines regular tower desktop(bottom front page).  Also at Comp USA they have a mini lonova available for $219.99(second page).  If you are looking for a smart price on a desk top package BestBuy is offering an emachines for $399.99 (18.5" monitor included - page 5).  Best Buy also has a 20" Acer HDLCD monitor for $99.99(page 6).  If you are looking for a good family printer to add to your computer or laptop drive over to Target for an Epson Stylus NX125 all-in-one for the spectacular price of $29.99(page 13).  Also at Target ( page 13) you can pick-up a 4G USB drive for $9--a great way to store and move information from place to place.  Comp USA is offering the 4G for $7.99 and an 8G for $14.99(both bottom page 3). 

Also want to make mention that FIVE BELOW is a great source for school needs...backpacks for $5, $2 for book socks, pen and pencil multi packs for $2, mead notebooks from $1 - $5, licensed lunch stuff - $5, computer accessories, dorm stuff, tons of great things and all for under $5.  Check out the circular attached.  Hope this all helps.

Comp USA circular:

http://compusa.shoplocal.com/compusa/default.aspx?action=entry&pretailerid=-98291&siteid=147&adref=[any&storeID=2595483

Best Buy circular:

http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/bestbuy/default.aspx?action=entryflash&adref=header

HH Gregg circular:

http://www.hhgregg.com/weeklyAd.asp?SID=n

Target circular:

http://weeklyad.target.com/target/default.aspx?ref=nav%5Fweeklyad&action=entryflash

five BELow circular:

http://www.fivebelow.com/ads

for all you mom's of babies got a free sample

Pampers has a free sample of their new product:  Underjams.  Get it here:

http://www.underjams.com/bedwetting-children/free_sample.php?locale=US

Buddig club give coupons by mail

I just joined this club.  It looks pretty cool.  They have lots of offers and coupons. 

http://www.buddiglunchclub.com/

I have tasted buddig lunchmeats before and thought they were up to par. 
They are inexpensive so your coupons go a whole lot further.  Enjoy!

Coupon book

I promised you coupons and here they are.

http://www.startsampling.com/sm/101022/quickQuestion.iphtml?item=101022&source=

Just fill out the info and you will receive it by mail.

Free filet mignon

Every fifth person gets free Filet Mignon--what the heck give it a try!

http://www.facebook.com/ChefsRequested

free bic pens

click on the following link anyday at 11:oo am CT and get free sample sent to you home...

http://www.biceasyglide.com/

free Taster's Choice samples

Get your free Tasters Choice samples

http://smartchoice.tasterschoice.com/?CMP=KNC-gppcsampling#/Try_It_On_Us/

online eyeglasses

Looks like you can get just about anything online.  Check out these online eyeglasses:

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eyeglasses4less.org%2F&h=1b533P4WvBkjwTBHRIHsp0geg5w

As I mentioned before sometimes the best bargains can be found in thes most unlikely places.  As I perused the local circulars in the Sunday paper I noticed some really great deals.  Waldgreens (Happy Harrys if you are in Deleware) always has some great bargains. 

2 pack Elmers glue sticks - $.19
backpacks - $3.99
2 pocket folders $ .09 ea.
Crayola markers $.99
and so much more check out the circular:
http://walgreens.shoplocal.com/walgreens/default.aspx?action=nuep

Hope you can cash in on these bargains

cell phone deals

wanted to let you know about a new cell phone deal on the market.  Take a look maybe it will be something you want,

http://www.pageplusdealer.net/

Where did the summer go?  The commercials on television and the weekly circulars are screaming--SUMMER IS OVER- TIME TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL.  Oh, the dreaded back to school shopping, how it has changed since I was a kid.  All my mom had to buy us was a few new clothes and some new shoes--perferably something in style and not bobo sneakers.  If you were lucky you got a new lunchbox,  a notebook and some pencils.  If you were really lucky, a pencil box, too.  Well that has all changed in today's world.  Schools barely have the money to buy books let alone basic school supplies so the burden now falls on the parent.  Schools print lists of required materials and distribute them to the local stores like Walmart and Staples.  Shoppers find themselves accosted with the lists as soon as they walk across the threshold of these stores.  Back to school can be a very costly deal. 

I noticed this past Sunday as I looked through the Sunday circulars that there are a few deals out there.  RoseArt crayons and markers can be had at a relatively low price.  Wirebound notebooks are relatively cheap in stores from Shoprite to Staples.  It is the large items that can really tax a parent.  The older your child is; the more you understand this statement.  Elementary students get away with just stationary items whereas the High School Student requires much larger and costly electronic items.  Many School Districts are requiring such goodies as Scientific Calculators and Laptops.  I don't know how the average family can afford it. 

At the elementary level, I recommend that the consumer check all the Sales Circulars carefully, comparing the deals.  Places like Walmart, Staples and Waldgreens (Happy Harrys - in DE) usually have at least one or two great deals per week up to the first day of school.  Last week I bought my grandson (age 3) a box of fat crayons for $ .19 at Waldgreens ... a few weeks ago Staples sold the bic stick pens for a penny.  Walmart and K-Mart are usually the best place to find inexpensive notebooks, backpacks and lunch bags. 

Now for those more expensive items, the first advise I have is:  do your homework before you buy.  Look first.  The operative word here is LOOK.  Do not buy without doing some research first.  I had to replace my laptop last fall when mine was stolen.  The first thing I did was decide what I needed in the laptop...memory, accessories and so on.  Then I visited a couple stores:  Best Buy and Comp USA to compare the different brands.  I asked friends which brands they recommended and I googled Consumer Reports and a few PC magazines to get their recommendations.  While I was in the stores I took notes as to the prices of the laptops that I liked the most.  Next back to the computer, google CHEAP LAPTOPS or something similar.  You will find a large list of online stores that will give you the best prices.  Compare what you want with what they have to offer...this takes time.  TAKE THE TIME.  It will save you money now and money in the long run.  Make sure that you are getting the most for your money.  Two of my favorite online stores are:  Comp USA and Tiger Direct( http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/WEM2364.asp?SRCCODE=TIGFACEBK&cm_mmc_o=m21CjCd-2HPRRsCjC2zF5zbTECjCmAFFwyjKwzkl ).  You want your laptop to last longer than a year and believe me there are some out there that are not worth the money you pay for them. 

Thoughout this joyous season-back to school shopping---lol, I will try to hook you up with a few deals to make your ordeal go a little easier.

Coupon link

I promised you that I would give you links for printable coupons...here is a new one that I just found:

http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=14997&zid=iq55&nid=10&bid=alk0811120824cdbde7d8d23214

Free Mp3 download

Get your free Beyonce MP3 download today

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U04U76?tag=frugir-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B003U04U76&adid=1TN52EFBGK54HX5MX34S

TARGET COUPONS

Who knew Target had coupons?  Well now you do!

http://coupons.target.com/mcp/pd.cfm?encp=bw3Edh8NsU3vzmfu%2BCqxk1gE5kAdfbx6dC45DH8m6FuvNQDwYVl3xOH31DkRj79yzb%2BSNmiA400O%0D%0ABmnS5K0e6TEN9YkUiIINbQvEEUdEU%2BN3drooBr%2BApNxO9HEloNAgR35c5hfZfpBdL0Dqm0U1kam7%0D%0AOtsVarPi60fKQWl5iDQ%3D&CFID=258585&CFTOKEN=87918456

free cookbook

Just a quickie before bed.  Jiffy baking mixes is giving away free cookbooks.  Get yours today! 
http://www.jiffymix.com/bookorder.php

some cool deals

Setting up this whole blogging thing has been a real experience...I can't believe that I am doing this. Been doing a little surfing this morning and I thought that since I found a couple offers, I would get them out there for anyone that might be interested. Now I don't know who might be getting this blog at this point - you know just starting and everything - but just in case I will try to post a few each day.

First I found this website that will give you a free green bag for saving veggies- http://www.thegreengenius.com/treehead/index.php  Sent for it this morning, can't wait.


And did you know that Kraft has a website that sends you samples of the new items they will be bringing to the market?  Well they do.  I became a member about 2 weeks ago and since have received free Mayo samples, tea, dressing, and now the new mac-n-cheese.  Click on this link  http://www.kraftfirsttaste.com/  and join in on the fun!

Grocery shopping hints

Today is finish the shopping list day.  WHAT?!  I know that is what you are saying to yourself.  Well for me the weekly shopping list is a job...part time but still a job.  In order to get the most for my money it usually can take me anywhere from 3 hours to a day to finish the list.  I honestly don't think that you want to spend that much time but I can give you a few pointers that will help you in your weekly grocery shopping experience.

1. Coupons are a great savings...I know they are a pain to deal with but I manage to save a lot of money with coupons each shopping trip and I can't tell you how gratifying it is to get something for free. 

2.  Stock up when you can...In other words, grab as many as you can store of items when you find them at a really good price.  An example would be say you enjoy Kraft Mac n cheese...the local Walmart is selling them for $ .33 per box.  That means for a little more than a dollar (the price on 1 box at most stores) you are getting 3.  I would get $ 5.00 worth and store them.  You may be spending a little extra this shopping trip but you will be saving over the next few because you won't have to buy them at full price.

3. Don't be afraid to visit more than one store when you shop...quite often the great sale prices are not at the store with the lower regular prices. 

4. Get to know your stores...the more information you know about your stores the better deals you can get.  What I mean by this is all grocery, drug, department and discount chain stores are not created equal.  The more educated you are about the store - the better your decision making process will be.  So when you are walking through a store and come upon a clearance rack you will know whether that yellow tag is truly a bargain.  BEWARE OF BOGUS CLEARANCE TAGS.  Stores will call something clearance but it is not always a bargain!  BEWARE WHEN YOU SHOP AT A DOLLAR STORE.  Although there are bargains at the dollar store, there are also other items that you can get at another store for less...a lot less.

5. Compare all the store circulars.  If you are grocery shopping don't forget about the drug stores and discount chains.  Many include at least 1 page of grocery items with each sale.

6. Combine any of the above for maximum value. 

Welcome to my blog

Hello everyone!  My name is Joy and this is a completely new experience for me...never had my own blog before.  After years of squeezing a dime out of my budget to buy clothing, food or just about anything, I have gotten good at saving money when I shop.  Yes i was married to the man who taught Scrooge to be cheap!  Taught myself to buy alot with little money.  Holidays with little or no money! 

I thought that maybe I could share my experiences and help others to save too.  I will share websites, coupons sites, local circulars and even some freebie offers of which you can participate.  I welcome your question and invite your input.  I want to help you be able to buy more and spend less.  If we work together towards this goal we all win.  This becomes expecially important in the times in which we live...as the recession continues it gets harder and harder to stretch your money just to survive, so every dime counts...hopefully I can help you save some with my blog.