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/
Friday, August 27, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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.
...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
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/
http://simplyforfamilies.com/
Sunday, August 22, 2010
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/
http://www.dealtaker.com/
Friday, August 20, 2010
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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
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
Monday, August 16, 2010
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
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
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
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
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, August 15, 2010
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
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
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!
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.
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
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/
http://www.biceasyglide.com/
Saturday, August 14, 2010
free Taster's Choice samples
Get your free Tasters Choice samples
http://smartchoice.tasterschoice.com/?CMP=KNC-gppcsampling#/Try_It_On_Us/
http://smartchoice.tasterschoice.com/?CMP=KNC-gppcsampling#/Try_It_On_Us/
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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
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
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/
http://www.pageplusdealer.net/
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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.
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
http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=14997&zid=iq55&nid=10&bid=alk0811120824cdbde7d8d23214
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
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
http://www.jiffymix.com/bookorder.php
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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!
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.
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.
Monday, August 9, 2010
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.
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.
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