Yay!! Another $5/25 Rite Aid Coupon

I LOVE THESE COUPONS!! Just go on over here and you can print out your $5/25 coupon for Rite Aid. I too saw this coupon yesterday, and did not post as I tried to go print it and it said that I had already reached my max in printing these. I was just checking out The Coupon Posse' (one of my favorite blogs) and they reported the same problem and then they tried it again today and IT WORKED! Yay, mine did too!

Thanks Coupon Posse'!

Cheryl

FREE Pringles

Just go on over here to their Facebook site, fill in your info, and your FREE pringles should be on their way. You'd better hurry though as these tend to go fast.

Thanks Coupon Posse'!

Cheryl

Product Comment

Let's e-mail a company today with a compliment.

We are going to e-mail.....
Viva Paper Towels with this comment......I just wanted to share with you, again, that my family and I absolutely LOVE Viva Paper Towels. I especially like that they are so sturdy and dependable to clean up a spill. We plan on continuing to use these for a longtime. Thank you!

You can also go over here is a coupon for Viva Paper Towels.  Just go on over here to print out a coupon for $0.50/2 Rolls of the Viva Towels Big Rolls.

Thanks!

Cheryl

P.S. I know that it has been a while since we have done these, but I figured I would try to start it up again. For those of you that are new to this, what I do is I will go and find a company and their contact info and I will send them a compliment e-mail for providing us with such great products and the majority of the time they respond back with a nice coupon or sometimes even FREE product for telling them such things. Now, my compliments are never untrue. Yes, sometimes I do send negative comments, if something wasn't right with the product, but I do not publish those.

Anyway, I find the company and I write out the compliment and provide you with the link that I used. Sometimes we will get the same thing, sometimes one of us will get a higher value coupon, sometimes one of us will get nothing. It is never consistent, but it is well worth the time and effort.

Okay, good luck and please let me know if you have any ideas of companies to e-mail.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Some things I have been doing

I have been busy lately. I have painted a wall in my front room/dining and now I'm in a mode to PAINT EVERYTHING! Not good. Just ask my husband. ;) Here are a couple of pictures that I would like to share. This first one is of the back of my head (my daughter Faith was the photographer here) painting my white, boring wall the new color. I just LOVE the color.

The next picture is of that cabinet (what is this cabinet called anyway?) and my white, boring wall.

(Again, photographs done by my 6-year-old, Faith, not too bad)

Okay, this next one is of the after. Try to ignore that UGLY light at the top.

I just LOVE this color AS an accent wall. It is not too bold and just right for me. The problem is now I REALLY DO WANT TO PAINT EVERYTHING. So, I figured I would finish up what I started, 'cause now I REALLY REALLY want to paint my kitchen.

Okay, so my friend, Tammy, had this color in her house and I loved it and copied it. She said it was okay. ;) Anyway, she got her paint from Lowe's, you know the kind with the primer in it already. Well, I happened to get mine at Freddies, Labor Day weekend, and only paid something like $15 a gallon. I was very very happy with that and I still have almost a whole gallon left. So, this project here only cost a little over $15 to do. Wow! I consider that frugal.

Okay, so now onto my next project.....So, I was looking around yesterday and and realized that I COULD spray paint my picture frames. So, this is what they looked like before.......

Here is what they look like with a little spray primer ($2.97 a can at Walmart).

Okay, now here is what they look like with a little spray paint from Walmart ($0.97 a can at Walmart)

Look at that beauty. Well, I think it is, as I have NEVER done anything like this before. Now, I am going to put my pictures back in these frames and hang them back up on my "new" wall. I think it will look pretty good. We'll see. I will have to take a picture of that too.

Anyway, the cost of spray painting the picture frames was only around $7 and I spray painted A LOT of frames. Not too shabby. Next, I am going to paint the trim of my wall white and do a little touch up here and there and THEN I will be done.

I am soooo excited about this. Do you have any "frugal" makeover tips for your home? I would love to hear them.

Thanks!

Cheryl

An Idea....

Okay, I'm sure most of you "frugalishious" people out there have already thought of this, as sometimes I am a little slow coming to the table, if you get my drift. ;) Anyway, I don't know what brought this on, but I was just thinking this morning. Of course, about liquid handsoap. I have a lot of body wash that I like to keep on-hand for gifts and whatnot, but why not use it in the liquid handsoap container for handsoap? I was looking to see if all handsoap has antibacterial "stuff" in it, but it doesn't. So, I'm thinking that if I don't donate or give away my stock of body wash that this is a GREAT idea. I still have yet to make the recipe I posted about a couple of weeks ago, as I have not run out of hand soap yet and may NEVER run out, if I can do this with the body wash.

Any thoughts of why this would or wouldn't work?

Thanks!

Cheryl

Free Sample of

Walmart is currently offering up a free sample of a of Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Paste. All you have to do is take a two-question quiz and if you qualify you will get this sample. Don't worry, because if you don't, like I didn't, they will offer you a different sample. I was offered a sample of Crest with Scope Outlast Toothpaste. Just go on over here to get it all started.

I really like these kind of freebies. I usually send away for them and then when they come in I have a box that I "prettied" up that I put all of my sample supplies in, then if we ever go out of town or whatnot and we need a "small" supply of toiletries or whatnot. These are really nice to have on hand, as they don't take up very much space in luggage or whatever you may pack your stuff in.

Thanks Smart Shopping Ladies!

Cheryl

Free Sample of Quaker Life Soft Baked Bars

Walmart is offering up another freebie. Just go over here to pick out which bar you want (Cinnamon Roll Raisin Pecan or Banana Walnut Bread), fill in your info, and your sample should be on its way in the mail. These look really yummy!
Thank you Coupon Gal!

Cheryl

Free Dr. Oz Just Lose 10 Lbs Braclet

Check this freebie out. DoctorOz.com and Zappos.com are teaming up to give you something tangible to wear as a daily reminder that you're worth it. The bracelet has "Just 10" on it so you can let everyone know that you're taking the steps toward a healthier life. Anyone can wear it, and YOU can have one for FREE!

Just go on over here, fill out your info, and this neat little freebie will be on its way. What another great anchor to help keep you motivated. I ordered mine!

Thank you Coupon Gal!

Cheryl

Free Tub of Flushabe Wipes

Check out this deal! You can score a FREE tub of Cottonelle wipes. They have a promotion going on called "Give a Tub. Get a Tub." Just go on over here, fill out your info, and a friend's name and e-mail and you both will get a coupon for a FREE tub of Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes! This coupons is said to come in the mail withing three to four weeks.

Thanks Coupon Posse'!

Cheryl

Garden Update

I shared with you that I wanted to show a picture to you of what we picked out of our garden the other day. Look at this.....

We picked a ton of stuff that day and then I went ahead and froze most of it. Wow! I remember in the spring when I was so worried that my garden didn't look as good as my neighbor's, but look at me now! This has been so fun and we are loving all the veggies from our garden this year. We EVEN have watermelon growing! Our tomatoes are FINALLY turning red! Wahoo!!!

Just thought I would share.

Thanks!

Cheryl

My Recent Shopping Trip

I know I am a little late in sharing this picture and deals, but I wanted to share with you (for those that are new, experienced, and everyone in between you CAN score some pretty good deals on fresh produce too. I am going from memory, so I will not be able to lay out the deals, but I CAN tell you that I went to three stores, Safeway, Albertsons, and Rosauers. I would have spent $177 and some change, but with coupons and savings I only spent $33 and some change. Here is a picture of what I got.....

I went to Rosauers "Thursday" sale and picked up all my fruits and bags of potato for $15. I saved $24. I thought I would try something different as we usually get our fruit at Costco. So, this REALLY shaved my Costco bill.

Safeway-Again, look here, I picked up TWO gallons of milk on markdown for ONLY $0.99 per gallon. We usually get our milk at Costco and freeze it. (Freezing it works really well for us, as we just use nonfat milk anyway. So, I does not taste watery, as it is already pretty watered down). Oh, I picked up two of those Welch's juice too for only like $0.40 cents with printable coupon from coupons.com and the in-ad coupon too. You need to make a $10 purchase (before coupons) in order to use this coupon.

Oh, I also picked up some free toothpaste. Not-so-free anymore (at least at my Safeway). Apparently, there was an error and the price is supposed to be $1.49 AFTER you buy three (the ad is somewhat confusing), so they recanted that offer, as I found out the hard way the next day. Anyway, this toothpaste, in this picture was free.

Albertsons was AWESOME! I didn't want to wait until the weekend for doublers as this was one of those "they might be out by Sunday," as this was such a good deal EVEN without doublers. Upon thinking about it, I'm not sure the Buddig meat is such a great deal, as, again, I get my lunch meat at Costco and can get more for the price of $5. I STILL DID REALLY GOOD!

Thank you!

Cheryl

Monday, Weigh-In Report

I know I said that I was going to start reporting my Weight Watcher weigh-ins on Monday and I missed last Monday. Well, let me tell you......it really wasn't an accident. I was a bit ashamed of myself, because I "fell off the wagon," AGAIN!! So, was not in a real hurry to weigh-in last Sunday and I didn't. I was REALLY out of town and was going to come back early, but figured I didn't want to face reality. (Well, it was my birthday weekend and that didn't help me to stay on plan at all, as we celebrated THREE TIMES!!!).

Okay, so enough with that. I went in yesterday and paid the piper. Guess what?! I WAS DOWN 1.2 or 1.6, I can't remember, BUT I WAS DOWN!!! I stayed on plan from Monday on and I WORKED OUT TOO!!!

So, I am hoping that I have a good week this week and will be able to report negative numbers next week too.

To those of you that are on a weight loss journey yourself......KEEP IT UP!!

If you have any tidbits, stumbles, successes, questions, answers, stories, please share! I would love to hear what you have!

Thanks!

Cheryl

I'm Baack!

Boy, I have missed you all so very much! I thought about you all, all week. I really wished I did have time to post last week. I felt really guilty for leaving you high and dry. Sorry about that, but boy when it comes to our families we sure do need to pick and choose our priorities when in need. Let me tell you, last week was a time of need. It was only a few days they were in school, but I think I have our schedules figured out. I think. :) We'll see, since this is their first full week of school. We did have a good week though. Blakey has adjusted to his "bestest" friend/sister/Faith being gone most of the day and his "idol" friend/big brother/TJ being gone too. Faith really really likes her teacher and Trent likes his as well. So, things are VERY good on that end. Then, there is mom.....WAHOOO, LET'S PARTAY!!! :) I'm JUST kiddin'. I am just very very happy my kiddos are happy, but I am having a hard time adjusting to our new scheduled. Hopefully, I will have it down pretty soon. I just feel like I DON'T manage my time very well. I get up at 3 o'clock in the morning and go to bed between 9 and 10 and I SOMEHOW don't have time! Anyway, I am SOOOOO glad to be back and posting some deals.

Oh, I have an exciting giveaway that I am going to start this week. So, be on the lookout for that. How does some FREE money sound?!

Okay, I just wanted to say a quick "hi" before I started postin' away!

Happy shopping!

Cheryl

New Cellfire Coupons

There are some new Cellfire coupons. If you want in on the MDA coupons, you only have a limited time to save them. So, you'd better hurry......

Here is a breakdown of the coupons ready for saving to your cards.....Just go on over here to get access to them.

KROGER/SAFEWAY
Must save before Sep 20, 2010
Expires Oct. 4, 2010

BC Cake Mix/Frosting Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy BOTH Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® Cake Mix AND Betty Crocker® Ready to Spread Frosting (any flavors/varieties).

BC Cookie Mix Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy ONE POUCH any flavor 17.5 OZ. OR LARGER Betty Crocker® Cookie Mix.

BC Fruit Snacks Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot®, Fruit Gushers® OR Fruit Roll-Ups® fruit flavored snacks.

BC Potatoes Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any flavor Betty Crocker® boxed Potatoes (Except Potato Buds® and Betty Crocker® Pouch).

Chex Mix® or Snacks Save $.50 Save $0.50 when you buy ONE any flavor 4.5 OZ. OR LARGER Chex Mix® OR Chex® 100 Calorie Snack

Fiber One® Cereal Save $.75
Save $0.75 when you buy any ONE BOX Fiber One® cereal listed, Fiber One® Original, Fiber One® Honey Clusters®, Fiber One® Raisin Bran Clusters®, Fiber One® Caramel Delight(TM), Fiber One® Frosted Shredded Wheat.

Green Giant Bagged Vegetables Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any variety 19 OZ. - 24 OZ. ONLY Green Giant® Frozen Bagged Vegetables.

Green Giant boxed Vegetables Save $.60
Save $0.60 when you buy THREE any variety Green Giant® Frozen Boxed Vegetables.

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any variety Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers frozen vegetables.

Nature Valley Granola Thins Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE BOX any flavor/variety Nature Valley® Granola Thins.
Hamburger Helper® Save $.75
Save $0.75 when you buy THREE any flavor Hamburger Helper®, Tuna Helper® OR Chicken Helper® Home Cooked Skillet Meals.

Cheerios Honey Nut Cheerios Save $.55
Save $0.55 when you buy ONE BOX Honey Nut Cheerios® cereal.

Lucky Charms® cereal Save $.55
Save $0.55 when you buy ONE BOX Lucky Charms® cereal.
Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE BAG any flavor Nature Valley® Granola Nut Clusters.

Nature Valley Granola Bars Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE BOX any flavor/variety Nature Valley® Granola Bars.

Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Save $.30
Save $0.30 when you buy TWO any size/variety Refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits.

Pillsbury Sweet Moments(TM) Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy any Pillsbury® Sweet Moments(TM) Refrigerated Desserts.

Pillsbury Sweet Rolls Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls.

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel® Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any flavor/variety Pillsbury® Toaster Strudel® Pastries.

Progresso® Soups Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any flavor Progresso® Soups.

Totinos Party Pizza Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy FIVE any flavor/variety Totinos® Crisp Crust Party Pizza® Products.

Totinos Pizza Rolls Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy TWO PACKAGES any flavor/variety Totinos® Rolls Snacks.

Yoplait Kids Zone Save $.80
Save $0.80 when you buy TWO any flavor Yoplait® products listed, Yoplait® Go-GURT® Yogurt, Yoplait® Trix® Multipack Yogurt.
Yoplait® Cups Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy SIX any variety Yoplait® Yogurt cups (Includes Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, OR Whips!®) OR any flavor Yoplait® Original OR Light Smoothie.

SAFEWAY STORES ONLY
Must save before Sep 10, 2010
Expires Sep 20, 2010

C&H or Domino Sugar Save $.75
Save $0.75 on any Two (2) C&H or Domino Sugar products 2lbs. or larger.

KC Masterpiece Save $1
Save $1.00 on the purchase of any TWO (2) bottles of KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce or Marinade (16oz. or larger).
Lawry's Lawry's Products Save $.50
Save $.50 on any Lawry's Marinade, Seasoned Salt (8 oz. or larger) or Garlic Salt (6 oz. or larger).

Mission Products Save $.55 Save 55¢ when you buy any ONE (1) Mission Product.
Van de Kamp's & Mrs. Paul's & Birds Eye Fish & Vegetables Save $2

Save $2.00 when you purchase any one Van de Kamp's or Mrs. Paul's AND any one Birds Eye or Birds Eye C&W Vegetables.
Vlasic Products Save $1
Save $1.00 off any two (2) Vlasic Items.

Sargento Cheese Save $.55
Save 55¢ on any Sargento Natural Deli Style Sliced Cheese (any variety, 5 oz. or larger)
Tyson Frozen Product Save $1
Save $1.00 on any one bag of Tyson frozen product.
Bertolli Pasta Sauce Save $.50
Save $0.50 on any ONE (1) Bertolli Pasta Sauce Product.
Best Foods/Hellman's Save $.50
Save $0.50¢ on any ONE (1) Best Foods or Hellmann's Mayonnaise (22 oz. or larger).

Today,

has been a crazy day so far. I have a TON of work sitting here on my desk that it is conflicting with my ability to blog. Plus, we are getting ready for the first day of school tomorrow. I have one going into the first grade and another going into the dreaded (for me) junior high. It is going to be a week or so of adjustments here in our daily lives. I will try to get on here and look for some GREAT deals, but I have to ask for your patience as I am going to be getting my kiddos and myself adjusted to a new schedule. I'm not sure how much, if any deal postings I am going to get to today as, like I said, I am swamped with work. I have some AWESOME pictures to show you of some of the stuff we picked from our garden yesterday. I can't wait to share them. If you have come across any deals, please share them here in the comment section. I sure would appreciate any help I could get and would love to hear of your deals too.

Thank you. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend, although it was too cold here.

Cheryl

High Value Betty Crocker Coupon

Look at what I just came across..... a $1/1 Betty Crocker Gluten Free Dessert Mix coupon! This is on the Betty Crocker website, so you will either need to log in or sign up to print yours.

Thanks Hooked on Bargains!


Cheryl

Free Sample of U by Kotex

Walmart is offering up ANOTHER freebie. It looks like they are offering up some more U by Kotex. Just go on over here to claim your freebie.

Thanks Coupon Posse!

Cheryl

No coupons in the paper this weekend?

At least that is what I am hearing, but the last time I jumped on that bandwagon I was wrong. So, just a heads up that there will probably not be any inserts this weekend as it is a holiday weekend. Usually, on holiday weekends there are no inserts.

So, take time and enjoy your families on this nice, longer holiday weekend. I know I will.

Can you believe summer is over? Wow, that went by real fast......

Thanks!

Cheryl

Walgreens=Free St. Ives Body Wash Starting Sunday

I am hearing that Walgreens is going to have a good deal on St. Ives Body Wash starting Sunday. Just go on over here to their Facebook page and print this coupon out for $1/1 any St. Ives product.

Walgreens

St. Ives Body Wash $2.99
-$1/1
=$1.99
Get a $2 Register Reward back

Thanks!

Cheryl

FREE Access Weekend to Ancestry.com

Ancestry.com is opening up their database for a FREE ACCESS WEEKEND through September 6th!

Ancestry.com offers the world's largest of online collection of U.S immigration records and it's yours to use FREE this weekend. This is a great way to try it out and see if it's something you'd like to pursue!

You'll be able to search millions of immigration records, including ship passenger lists, petitions for citizenship and a host of other documents, at no charge. They're hoping you'll get hooked and sign-up for a membership after this weekend...and you just might, it's a very cool site.

So, if you are interested, just go on over here and go back into time.

This such an AWESOME freebie!

Thanks Chi-Town Cheapskate!

Cheryl