Friday, April 23, 2010

More printables

Some awesome new coupons just released. Go on over here to print.....

$2/1 Any Lea-Perrins Worcestershire sauce
$2/1 Heinz 57 sauce 10 ounce or larger
$0.75/1 Heinz Worcestershire sauce
$0.50/1Heinze Relish

Hurry before they are gone! :)

Thanks!

Cheryl

Just FYI

I am probably going to be out most of the day. I have some sales to go get in on. Hang on Safeway, I'm coming back!!! AND, I am really behind in my work, so I have got to make some money so I can keep shoppin' :). If I find anything really good, I will let you know. Please let me know if you come across any really good buys and we can share them.

Thanks everyone!!! Happy shopping and happy FRIDAY!!!!..................

Cheryl
There are a few new coupons available. Go on over here to print them out. Here is what I found.....

$2/1 CeraVe
$0.55/1 Nature's Source Stain Remover
$2/1 Dove Ulitmate Antiperspirant or Dove Clinical Protection
$1/1 Aveeno

Thanks!

Cheryl

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Skinny Cow

I just realized that there is a $1/1 Skinny Cow in the new All You magazine. These are on sale (the single serve cup) at Safeway for $1. So, you can ge a FREE one. These are really really yummy and for you Weight Watchers out there, THEY ARE ONLY 2 POINTS!!! I love them!! There is also another one in there that is off of a Novelty, but I am not exactly sure if it would work on the cups. I'm not sure if there is a difference.

Anyway, just thought I would share.

Thanks!

Cheryl

B1G1 Free TRESemme Fresh Start Coupon!!

There is a new printable for TRESemme Fresh Start for a B1G1 free. Just go on over here and print it out. You can also head on over here and print out the $2/1 coupon too and use it with the B1G1 free. You should be able to walk out pay $2 or so for 2 products! I have seen these priced at just a hair above $4.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Cheryl

Safeway

Okay, I was able to get out and get a little shopping today. I was so excited to go as I was seeing the deals that Michele over at Happy 2 B Frugal and Karissa at Confessions of a Couponaholic were getting. They got some really good deals. You should go check them out, if you haven't already. Well, here is what I came away with. I was soooo excited that I couldn't stop shaking. Now, I think that is an addict. Don't you? So, here is a picture of my good and my assistant, Blakey....


Now, I spent a little more than what I really should have, but I couldn't stop picking up all the good deals (all my fault). Anyway, guess how much this all was? Well, it was .......$140.66. Now, guess how much I saved?....I SAVED.........$109.63!!!! So, I spent.......$31.03 PLUS....I got $16 in Catalinas back!!! All the Cats were from all of the cleaning products. Now, I could have spent even less out of pocket if I would have done the cleaners on a separate transaction, but I didn't.

Here is my list of items that I bought. I am not going to have time to list the coupon sources, but will later if work isn't too busy.

1-Betty Crocker Potatoes $0.99 when you buy four and you can mix and match with the Hamburger Helper
e-coupon at http://www.cellfire.com/
e-coupon at http://www.shortcuts.com/
printable at http://www.bettycrocker.com/

3-Hamburger Helper $0.99 each when you buy four
e-coupon at http://www.cellfire.com/
e-coupon at http://www.shortcuts.com/

1-Betty Crocker Fudgy Chocolate Chip $1.69
e-coupon at http://www.cellfilre.com/
e-coupon at http://www.shortcuts.com/

1-Sugar Cookie Mix $2.49
printable at http://www.bettycrocker.com/

1-Betty Crocker Frosting $1.49
printable at http://www.bettycrocker.com/

3-Green Giant Canned Veggies $0.79 each
e-coupon at http://www.cellfire.com/

1-Cascadian Farm Cereal $3.99
e-coupon at http://www.cellfilre.com/
printable at http://www.coupons.com/

2-Sunchips $2.99 each
e-coupon at http://www.cellfire.com/
free coupon from being a fan on Facebook

3-Classico Pasta Sauce $1.49 each when you buy three
I had three coupons from them for sending in a compliment e-mail.

1-Delimex Taquitos $9.99, in-add coupon for (I think) $3 off and I had a blinkie coupon (manufactures) for $2/1
e-coupon at http://www.shortcuts.com/

2-Grands Jr. Biscuits $0.99 (these were marked down to 50% off of that)

2-Green Giant Frozen Veggies $1.67 each
e-coupon at http://www.cellfire.com/
e-coupon at http://www.shortcuts.com/
printable at http://www.bettycrocker.com/

4-Lucerne Yogurt $0.50 each (these were on mark down to 50% off of that)

1-Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt $1.25 (there were on mark down due to overstock)
$1/1 printable that I cannot seem to find now. There might be a $0.75/1 coupon over here.

3-Banquet meals $1 each (I forgot to use my coupon and I only purchased three anyway, darn)
$1.50/4

3-Skinny Cow Ice Cream cups $1 each
B2G1 free NLA

4-Windex $1.99 each when you buy four
$1/1 printable from http://www.coupons.com/

2-Scrubbing Bubbles Starter Kit $6.99 each
$5/1 from 4/21 SS

2-Scrubbing Bubbles Refill $3.50 each
Free when you buy the starter kit

1-Package of pork chops $6.61 (these were on mark down to 50% off of that)
1-Package of pork chops $6.21 (these were on mark down to 50% off of that)

4-Packages of SunRype Twists 2 for $1
B1G1 free from http://www.coupons.com/

Thank you so much to girls at Happy 2 B Frugal and Confessions of a Couponaholic.

Good luck and happy shopping!

Cheryl

Product Comment

Here is the product comment for the day....We love veggies over here and here is one of our favorites.....

Birds Eye Foods Thank you for making such great tasting, healthy products! My family and I love Birds Eye products. We really like the plain Birds Eye Frozen Veggies the most. They taste so fresh. They taste like they came straight from the garden. My family and I look forward to enjoying Birds Eye products for a long-time. Thanks!!! Cheryl

Okay, good luck!

Cheryl

Free 10-Day Supply of Acne Wash

Just go on over here and fill out the info and hopefully your sample will be on its way.

**US and Canada residents only.

Thanks Good Deal Mama!

Cheryl

Walgreens Ink Refill for ONLY $1!!

Don't forget that today is Earth Day and in honor of Earth Day Walgreens is offering to refill your ink for $1. Make sure you take your in-ad coupon in when you take your ink cartridge in to be refilled and it will only cost you $1!!

Thanks!

Cheryl

$10 Off of a $10 Purchase At JCPenny

Just go on over here, so some shopping, and then enter the code 4BESTMOM at checkout and you will be able to save $10 off of a $10 purchase.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Cheryl

New Home Made Simple

There is a new Home Made Simple coupon book available. Go on over here to request it. This booklet has $30 in savings and it could take approximately 6-8 weeks for it to arrive by mail. I love these!

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Cheryl

Safeway

I just shared this with Michele at Happy 2 B Frugal and realized that I have not shared with you all. Have you all seen the new "Make it Tonight" and "Serve Up A Sandwich" coupon books found at Safeway back by the meat? They don't have much, but they have a few coupons....

"Serve Up A Sandwich" ~These expire 5/4/10

$1/1 Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip (if you haven't used them yet, there are also E. coupons available for these too)
$1/1 Grey Poupon Mustard
$1/1 Ritz Toasted chips
$1/1 Jar of Claussen Pickles
$1/1 Kraft Singles
$1 off any produce item (minimum of $5 produce purchase required)

"Make It Tonight"~These expire 5/31/10 and these ones are Safeway coupons and states that a "minimum purchase of $10 qualifies you for the coupons."

20% off all Waterfront Bistro items
$0.50 off Safeway Select Artisan French Bread
$1/1 Any Safeway Select Refrigerated Pasta and Sauces
$1/1 Any Eating Right Salad

These books also have some great recipes in them too.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Are you growing a garden this year?

I am, and I haven't a clue on how to do it. Here is part of the story...We just purchased our house in August of last year and it came with a big, huge area that the man that lived in the house before us used as a garden area. Well, me and my "new" frugal ways and the idea that I really want my kiddos to be involved in something spectacular has decided to grow a garden, but not a small garden. If you know me at all, I love big! ANYWAY, I HAVE NOT A SINGLE GREEN THUMB! BUT, with the help of both of our parents and their knowledge, and encouragement of everyone around us, I am hoping that we will be a bit successful. So, a few weeks ago I planted a bunch of seeds inside. We started jalepenos, 40+ tomato plans, green peppers, mixed peppers, and cauliflower. Well, they are now growing and I got a tip from Leah over at La Vida Cheapo to start hardening them. Well, I have been doing that and putting them outside during the day, so that they can get used to the weather and then I am bringing them in at night. Well, I don't know about yesterday, but my little plants are not happy campers today. They look real funny. Here are some pictures of what I have growing ....


As you can see, I also tried growing some plants in an egg carton, because I think an egg carton is a lot cheaper than buying those trays and it is working, and working really well. Those are the plants off to the very left side of the picture.

Here is another picture....

I think they are getting pretty tall.



These are some tomato plants that are getting pretty tall, though not as tall as the ones in the store.

Okay, now, here is what they look like after yesterday. I have not a clue what happened, but now they are turning yellow!

Don't know what to do, but I am just gonna keep on trying. Maybe they are little upset about being in the sun yesterday. I dunno?

Anyway, if you have any ideas let me know.

Okay, now my dad was here this weekend and between him, my mom, my husband, the kids, and myself we got the garden prepared.... Here are some pictures of the dirt all tilled up and ready to go...


Look at how big this baby is going to be!

Okay, so dad has "connections" and was able to get us some kind of plastic-type, disposable hoses that go under the ground and water your plants from underneath. This is something that the produce growers around here, in Washington, use to grow their crops. It is supposed to make is real convenient to use and works really well when growing a garden. So, that is part of what you see here. You can see little, faint lines in the dirt and that is where the water is running. They kinda look like rows, but it is the water.

Okay, here is the last picture. This is what my garden looks like now, as we wait to plant here in May....
Oh, I forgot to mention that I have two big, huge rhubarb plants too, there at the end of my garden. You can see them there at the top half of the picture. Anyway, again, my dad has "connections" and got this special plastic. I don't believe this stuff is sold in regular stores. Anyway, we laid this plastic (it really looks like vinyl, but feels like a thin, stretchy-type of plastic) down and burried the ends with dirt. This is supposed to help keep the weeds out and really help my plants grow. We will be poking holes in these to plant our plants when the time comes. Each set of plastic is going to make two rows of garden. So, I will be planting two rows of garden in each row of black plastic. Oh, and my hoses are under the plastic.

Sorry, about the long post, but I am really excited and very nervous to take this on and I just really wanted to share with you all. Anybody else getting ready for garden? Have any tips? I would love to hear from you all and maybe see some picture too?

Okay, thank you for letting me ramble on. :)

Please share some stories with us. I would love to post them too.

Thanks! Cheryl

Earth Day Celebration at Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is having an Earth Day sale. All articles of clothing will be $0.99 on 4/22 only (that is Thursday only). You might want to call ahead and make sure your Salvation Army is participating. For locations near you, you can head on over here. I tried to call on our locations, here, in Spokane, but I could not get through. Let me know if you guys find anything out?

Thanks Mojo Savings!

Cheryl

Edwards Singles=$1/1

Go on over here to print out your coupon for Edwards Singles $1/1 Edwards Singles A La Mode. These are currently on sale at Alberstons this week at 2 for $5.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Clean&Clear $2/1

Go on over here to Facebook and become a fan of theirs and you can have access to a $2/1 Clean&Clear.

Thanks Good Deal Mama!

Cheryl

JoAnn Fabrics= 50% Off One Item Coupon

Go on over here to print out your coupon for 50% off of one item in-store or online. This coupon does expire 4/24/10 (Saturday).

Thanks again Hip 2 Save!

Cheryl

Kraft First Taste Members=Free Turkey Bacon

Currently, there is an offer for Kraft First Taste Members to get some free turkey bacon. Just go on over
 here to sign up or log into your account and you might be able to request a free turkey bacon. I just tried logging into my account and the "server is too busy." So, you might want to give it a try or wait a little while. Remember though, that these coupons don't last too long.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Cheryl

Samples from Sample Showcase

The Sample Showcase is a new product sampling experience that is being sponsored by the US Postal Service. Go ahead and copy and paste this link to your address bar..

 https://secure.startsampling.com/sm/101145/

and it will take you to where you need to go. You will have to fill out a little info and see if you qualify. If you do qualify, you will receive a box in the mail of assorted items like hair care, snacks, etc.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Cheryl

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Free E-Book

Go on over here to download  your free digital copy of Courageous Parents, confident Kids: Letting Go So You Both Can Grow.


I have not read this book myself, but looks like I need to be reading it. It sounds like I could get some good use out of it.

Here is a description of the book from the Amazon Website....Create Joyful Independence for Your Family, in the Nest and Beyond! A close relationship with our kids is a gift. But it's possible to become so over-involved that our kids don't learn to spread their wings. And, how does that hovering "helicopter" mode impact us as parents? This unique resource releases both parents and kids to fully enjoy the comforts of the nest and the ability to explore and grow beyond it. "Courageous Parents, Confident Kids" gives you the practical skills and inspiration every family needs to grow up together. This is your guide to sustainable parenting that makes letting go a safer and happier process, every step of the way. Let the journey begin! You'll get guidance on: * The courage to invest in your own care, career, and development * The courage to raise capable, confident kids at every age * Beyond "Stranger Danger"-concrete skills for online and personal safety * Finding your voice and raising it for the community "Wondering why kids used to play and roam outside, but things are so different today? This book brims with courage for today's parents, and ways to pass that power onto the next generation. Read on!" - Lenore Skenazy, Founder of FreeRangeKids.com and author of "Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry)" "Tiemann's 'letting go so you both can grow' is the shift parents need to nurture themselves and their families with absolute confidence and joy." --Michele Borba, Ed.D., author of "The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries"

This book is also on Amazon.com just in case you miss the free download.

Thanks Mojo Savings!

Cheryl