Emily's Frugal Tips

Free 10 Day Trial of GameFly Rental Service

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:45:44 +0000

Having an 11 year old boy in the home can be extremely costly to my pocket book. He is obsessed with video games to the point that he would play them 24/7 if I let him. One of the ways I help keep game costs down is to use rental services. I currently use GameFly because we can check out games and see if my son likes it before I commit to purchasing the game. GameFly gives you 10 days free when you sign up so you can decide for yourself if it’s worth it. You can cancel at anytime before the 30 days is up and you won’t be charged. There are never any late fees, free shipping and you can cancel anytime you want!
Sign up by clicking the picture or you can sign up

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Start a Stella & Dot Summer Boutique Today

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:47:45 +0000

Have you been wanting to start your own at home business? Now is a great time to launch your own business and join Stella & Dot’s growing team of Stylists! Stella & Dot creates flexible, home business opportunities that you can do at home for entrepreneurial women. You can create the success you deserve. To find out more information visit www.stelladot.com/stylist. Get started today!

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Pinecone Research is Accepting Hispanic Panelists

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:47:19 +0000

This is a great survey site but it is hard to get into if you are not one of the people they are looking for. I have applied many times and been denied while my mother got accepted and then my Hispanic husband applied and was accepted right away.

Right now they are recruiting Hispanic panelists. If you are eligible you will get to review name brand products that have yet to hit the market. You will get paid for top surveys that are actually fun to do.

To apply just click the picture and go through the entire survey. Or you can apply here PINECONE RESEARCH

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Veggie Fritatta Recipe Made From Scraps

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:57 +0000

This is one of my easy creations that is made exclusively from kitchen scraps you would normally just toss in the trash. I created this veggie frittata recipe from veggie kitchen scraps that I saved throughout the week. Scraps included things like broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, celery, green beans and shredded cabbage. I also saved leftover cheese from meals throughout the weeks, knowing that I could use them for things like this. Lastly, we use a lot of egg whites but not so much the yolk. I also saved egg yolks in the freezer for meals like this.

Recipe

*because this recipe has a high amount of yolk it is higher in fat than your typical vegetable frittata. This recipe was created as a way to use up scraps, so we weren’t too concerned with the fat content.

Directions

There is no right amount of anything for this recipe. I literally saved scraps and through them together to make this. As you can see there are approximately 9 yolks used in this frittata. There’s also egg whites.

Whip eggs, season eggs with salt/pepper and any other seasonings before adding other ingredients. Chop vegetables and throw into egg mixture. Add half the cheese to mixture. Oil a baking dish and pour ingredients into it. Add remainder of cheese. Bake on 350 for approximately 30 minutes or until a fork comes out clean.

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10 ways to save money grocery shopping

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:39 +0000

In hard times like these it may be hard to afford enough groceries. Here are 10 ways to save money, these tips can help anyone afford the proper amount of food needed at less of a cost. They are helpful in any grocery store and are guaranteed to save the consumer money, which in return will result in a larger amount of food with less money spent.One of the 10 ways to save money is going to stores to get free samples, or ordering some online. As I am sure you are already aware, there are many stores with free samples, some of which are almost as big as a full size product! Many people can find stores with free samples very easily. An easy way to find these samples is by doing a simple web search. Also, places like Costco and Sames Club have food samples outside on most isles during the day, and if you happen to have your toddler with you you can they will quickly fill them up ( free lunch, SCORE!). Free samples can help stock the pantry and they can definitely help with items such as toothpaste and even free laundry soap.

Another not so obvious way to some people (but should be if you read my blog!) to save money is by using coupons. Coupons can be collected from news papers, store flyers and much more. Although, there are more coupons online than in print. A shopper can find just as many coupons online as in newspaper inserts or in their grocery store’s weekly flyer. Finding more coupons online is essential for maximizing one’s savings and will be worth the time spent searching in the long run. Some websites even offer clipped coupons at a low cost to be mailed to the customer at a low fee if a printer isn’t accessible. Collecting coupons is a great way (best way in my opinion) to cut down the grocery bill, and if followed correctly get some freebies. Some stores will even double or triple the coupon but be sure to check with the store first because not all stores in every area do it. With a little dedicated time each week to figure costs compared to coupons you will be able to plan your trips according to your budget.

Another great money saving tactic is to buy reduced items or on sale items. A bit of planning can go a long way in the grocery store. I rarely if ever pay full price on meat because I literally wait until I find a good stock of 50% off meat and then I buy a large amount and freeze it right away. Not only am I able to get better cuts of meat for a lot less money but I am able to get twice or even three times as much meat than if I paid full price for it.

There are more than 10 ways to save money but here are a few more to help.

Getting a shopper’s card ( it’s essential, go get them now) may also help decrease the grocery bill, as many stores give discounts to those who have one. Safeway is a big one to have.

purchase day old bread or other items that have been marked down due to the expiration date. By buying some goods slightly damaged it will also help reduce the grocery bill.

ask a local store if they offer discounts, some stores may offer discounts to seniors or students and also for using your own grocery bags.

People can also save money by signing up for a store’s newsletter, people can be sent exclusive offers or other goods just by showing faithfulness to the company or store.

buy store brand items, a lot of stores have cheap store brand items that could really help people save money. When they are on clearance they make an even better deal. The drawback to this is that typically you won’t find coupons for store brand.

There are loads of ways to save money, be creative and always do some planning and you will be well on your way to saving money even if you choose not to use coupon.

Is there something we missed that you wish we would have covered? We will have more 10 ways to save money series very soon so leave a comment telling me what we should include next time.

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CVS Matchups 5/19-5/25

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:53:36 +0000

Free and Under $1.00

Cheez-It or Keebler Cookies ~ 2/$4.00 ~ $1.00 ECB/2 ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$.50/2 Keebler Cookies ~ Red Plum 5/12

$.50/1 Keebler Chips Deluxe Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ Red Plum 5/12

Final Price ~ $1.00 each for Deluxe Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Mars Chocolate Fun Size ~ 6 pk ~ 3/$3.00 ~ $1.00 ECB/3 ~ Limit 1

Final Price ~ $.67 each!

Irish Spring Body wash or 6 pk Bar ~ 2/$7.00 ~ $3.00 ECB/2 ~ Limit 1

Use coupon ~

$1.00/1 Irish Spring Body Wash ~ Smart Source 5/19

Final Price ~ $1.00 each for Body Wash!

FREE John Frieda Hair Care when you purchase any John Frieda Hair Color

BOGO

Edy’s Ice Cream ~ 48 oz ~ Limit 4

Gold Emblem Mixed Nuts, Almonds or Cashew Halves ~ Limit 4

CVS or Nature’s Bounty Vitamins ~ Limit 6

Use coupons ~

$2.00/1 Nature’s Bounty Optimal Solutions ~ Coupons.com

$3.00/1 Nature’s Bounty Optimal Solutions Protein and Vitamin Shake Mix ~ Red Plum 5/19

$2.00/1 Nature’s Bounty Optimal Solutions Supplement ~ Red Plum 5/19

$2.00/1 Nature’s Bounty Fish or Co Q-10 ~ Red Plum 5/19

$1.00/1 Nature’s Bounty Vitamin or Supplement ~ Red Plum 5/19

$1.00/1 Nature’s Bounty Vitamin or Supplement ~ CouponNetwork.com

Lay’s Chips ~ Limit 4

Ocean Spray Juice ~ 64 oz

Arizona Tall Boy ~ 20 oz

Arm & Hammer Toothpaste or Mentadent

Use coupon ~

$.75/1 Arm & Hammer Toothpaste or Whitening Booster ~ Smart Source 3/24

CVS Calcium or Glucosamine Chondroitin

CVS Hearing Aid Batteries

Other Extra Care Bucks (ECB)

Spend $15.00 on Skippy Peanut Butter, Ragu Pasta Sauce, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise or Lipton Tea 20-100 ct and get $5.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupon ~

$.40/1 Lipton Tea Bags, Tea & Honey To-Go, Pitcher Size or any Iced Tea Mix ~ Red Plum 5/19

Spend $15.00 on Maxwell House Instant Coffee, Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts, Whole Cashews or Nutrition, Kraft Mac & Cheese or Velveeta Skillets, Maxwell House Original or Master Blend Coffee, CapriSun, Kool-Aid 10 pk, Crystal Light 8-10 ct or Country Time Lemonade or Kool-Aid 19 oz and get $5.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$1.00/2 Country Time Drink Mixes ~ Smart Source 4/21

$1.00/2 Crystal Light ~ Smart Source 4/21

Get $1.00 ECB when you purchase 2 M&Ms Bonus Size, Mars Chocolate Minis or Mars Chocolate Pouches ~ Limit 1

Use coupon ~

M&Ms ~ Red Plum 4/28

Spend $15.00 on Toys and get $5.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Dream Lites ~ $29.99 ~ $10.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Spend $15.00 on Hefty Trash or Food Storage Bags and get $5.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$1.00/2 Hefty Slider Bags 12 ct + ~ Red Plum 5/5

$.55/1 Hefty Waste Bags ~ Red Plum 5/5

Spend $12.00 on Scrubbing Bubbles 16-20 oz or Gel Discs 6 ct, Pledge, Shout, Fantastik or Windex and get $4.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$.75/2 Shout Laundry Products ~ Coupons.com

$.75/2 Windex Multi-Surface Products ~ Coupons.com

$.75/2 Windex Glasses Cleaning Products ~ Coupons.com

$5.00/5 Windex or Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom or Toilet Cleaning ~ Smart Source 5/5

$1.00/2 Windex Products ~ Smart Source 5/5

$1.00/1 Windex Touch Up ~ Smart Source 4/14

Spend $12.00 on any Glade Products and get $4.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$1.50/2 Glade Sense & Spray Refills ~ Coupons.com

$1.00/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Refill, Twin or 2 Single Refills ~ Coupons.com

$1.00/2 Glade Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator Products ~ Coupons.com

$1.00/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Warmer or Starter Kit ~ Coupons.com

$1.00/2 Glade Automatic Spray Refills ~ Coupons.com

$1.00/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Warmer or Starter Kit ~ CouponNetwork.com

$1.00/2 Glade Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator ~ CouponNetwork.com

$1.00/1 Glade Automatic Spray Refills ~ CouponNetwork.com

$1.00/1 Glade Sense & Spray Refill, Twin Refill or 2 Single Refills ~ CouponNetwork.com

$2.00/1 Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kit ~ CouponNetwork.com

$1.00/1 Glade Decor Scents Holder, Twin Refill or 2 Single Refills ~ CouponNetwork.com

$2.00/1 Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kit ~ Smart Source 5/5

$1.00/1 Glade Decor Scents Holder, Twin Refill or 2 Single Refills ~ Smart Source 5/5

$1.50/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil, Twin Refill or 2 Single Refills ~ Smart Source 5/5

$.75/1 Glade Fragrance Mist Starter ~ Smart Source 5/5

$1.00/2 Glade Jar Candles ~ Smart Source 4/7

Spend $15.00 on any Beneful Products and get $4.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$3.00/6 Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Dog Food Tubs or Multipack 6 ct ~ Smart Source 4/28

$3.00/2 Purina beneful Dog Food and Beneful Baked Delights Dog Snacks ~ Smart Source 4/28

$2.00/2 Purina Beneful Tuscan Style Medley, Romana Style Medley or Mediterranean Style Medley Dog Food Multipacks ~ Smart Source 4/28

Spend $10.00 on any Sally Hansen Cosmetics and get $5.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$5.00/1 Sally Hansen Salon Insta-Fel Strips Starter Kit or Salon Insta-Fel Strips ~ Red Plum 5/5

$4.00/1 Sally Hansen Nail Color Priced $4.99 or higher ~ Red Plum 5/5

Spoiled Nail Tote with Flip-Flops or Wet N Wild Nail Pail ~ $9.99 ~ $4.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupon ~

$1.00/1 Wet N Wild or Fergie Eye, Lip or Nail ~ Red Plum 5/19

Spend $10.00 on Physicians Formula Cosmetics or Skin Care and get $7.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Spend $10.00 on Almay Cosmetics and get $4.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Spend $15.00 on Revlon Cosmetics and get $7.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$1.00/1 Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick ~ Coupons.com

$1.00/1 Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara ~ Coupons.com

$2.00/1 Revlon Foundation, BB Cream, Powder, Concealer, Primer, Blushes or Bronzer ~ Smart Source 5/12

$2.00/1 Revlon Foundation, Powder, BB Cream, Concealer, Blush or Primer ~ Smart Source 4/28

$1.00/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic ~ Smart Source 4/28

Revlon Luxurious Colorsilk Buttercream Hair Color ~ $4.49 ~ $2.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$1.00/2 Revlon Hair Color ~ Smart Source 4/21

$.55/1 Revlon Luxurious Colorsilk Buttercream ~ CouponNetwork.com

$2.00/1 Revlon Luxurious Colorsilk Buttercream ~ Smart Source 5/12

$1.00/2 Revlon Luxurious Colorsilk Buttercream ~ CouponNetwork.com

$1.50/3 Revlon Luxurious Colorsilk Buttercream ~ CouponNetwork.com

$1.50/4 Revlon Hair Color ~ CouponNetwork.com

Get $10.00 ECB when you purchase any DermaSilk Product ~ Limit 1

Use coupon ~

$5.00/1 DermaSilk Full Size ~ Red Plum 5/19

Get $2.00 ECB when you purchase Edge, Skintimate or Schick Shave Gel ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$.55/1 Edge Shave Gel or Cream ~ Smart Source 5/19

$.55/1 Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel ~ Smart Source 4/21

$.55/1 Skintimate Shave Gel or Shave Cream ~ Smart Source 5/19

$.75/1 Schick Hydro Shave Gel ~ Smart Source 4/21

Get $4.00 ECB when you purchase any Schick Intuition or Quattro for Men or Women ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$2.00/1 Schick Intuition Razor or Refill ~ Smart Source 5/12

$2.00/1 Schick Quattro Titanium Refill ~ Smart Source 5/19

$2.00/1 Schick Quattro Titanium Razor or Trimmer ~ Smart Source 5/19

$2.00/1 Schick Quattro Disposable ~ Smart Source 5/19

$2.00/1 Schick Quattro for Women Razor, Bikini Trimmer or Refill ~ Smart Source 5/12

Get $3.00 ECB when you purchase Gillette Venus Razor and Cartridges ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$5.00/1 Venus Razor and Refill ~ Red Plum 5/19

Buy 1 Venus Olay Refill get Venus Olay Razor Free ~ P&G 4/28

Spend $15.00 on any Caress, Dove, Lever, Degree, Vaseline or Clear Products and get $5.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$1.00/1 Dove Hair Care ~ Red Plum 5/19

$1.50/2 Dove Go Sleeveless, Go Fresh, ClearTone or Clinical Protection ~ Red Plum 5/19

$.75/1 Dove Body Wash ~ Red Plum 5/19

$.50/1 Dove Bar Soap 6 pk + ~ Red Plum 5/19

$.75/1 Caress Body Wash or Bar Soap 6 pk + ~ Red Plum 5/19

$1.00/1 Vaseline Lotion or Spray & Go Moisturizer ~ Red Plum 4/28

$1.50/1 Lever 2000 Body Wash ~ Red Plum 5/19

$.50/1 Lever 2000 Bar Soap 2 pk + ~ Red Plum 5/19

Buy 1 Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Shampoo and Get 1 Clear Conditioner or Mask Free ~ Red Plum 5/19

Buy 1 Clear Scalp Therapy Get 1 Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Free ~ Red Plum 5/19

Spend $10.00 on Suave Shampoo, Conditioner, Keratin, Moroccan, Body Lotion, Body Wash, Professionals, Kids, Stylers or Antiperspirant/Deodorant and get $3.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$1.00/1 Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusions Styling Oils ~ Red Plum 5/19

$.50/2 Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion SHampoo or Conditioner ~ Red Plum 5/19

$.50/2 Suave Professionals for Men ~ Red Plum 5/19

Buy 2 Suave Body Lotion get 1 Body Wash Free ~ Red Plum 5/19

$.50/1 Suave Deodorant ~ Red Plum 5/19

Spend $20.00 on Nexxus Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers and get $10.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Get $4.00 ECB when you purchase 3 Axe Shower Gel, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Spray or Antiperspirant/Deodorant ~ Limit 1

Spend $12.00 on L’Oreal Foundation, Powder, Blush or Concealer and get $4.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupon ~

$2.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Cosmetic Face Product ~ Red Plum 5/19

Spend $30.00 on Pantene Expert or Fekkai Hair Care and get $10.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$2.00/2 Pantene Expert Collection ~ Coupons.com

$1.00/2 Pantene Products ~ P&G 5/12

$3.00/2 Pantene Products ~ P&G 4/28

Spend $10.00 to get $4.00 ECB or $20.00 to get $10.00 ECB on select CVS Brand health, Beauty and Personal Care Products ~ Limit $10.00 ECB a week

Colgate Total or Total Advanced, Total Rinse or 360 Toothbrush ~ $2.99 ~ $1.00 ECB ~ Limit 2

Use coupon ~

$.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste ~ Smart Source 5/12

Get $3.00 ECB when you purchase Colgate Multi-Pack Toothpaste or Toothbrush ~ Limit 2

Spend $10.00 on Crest 3D White Paste, Rinse or Brush and get $5.00 ECB ~ Limit 2

Use coupons ~

$.50/1 Crest Toothpaste ~ Coupons.com

$1.00/1 Crest Toothpaste ~ P&G 4/28

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Huggies Little Swimmers, Huggies Big Pak Diapers, Pull-Ups, GoodNites or Huggies Wipes, Wisk Liquid 32 loads, Lipton Tea 128 oz, Maybelline Eye Products, Coppertone, Sparkle Paper Towels 8 pk, Starbucks Frappuccino, Refreshers or DoubleShot, Lipton Iced Tea 12 pk, Palmolive 10 oz, Angel Soft Bathroom Tissue 12 pk or Quilted Northern Bathroom Tissue 12 pk ~ Spend $20.00 to get $5.00 ECB or Spend $30.00 to get $10.00 ECB ~ Limit $10.00 ECB

Use coupons ~

$2.00/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers ~ Smart Source 5/19

$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers ~ Smart Source 5/19

$1.50/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip On Diapers ~ CouponNetwork.com

$2.00/1 GoodNites Bed Mats Jumbo Pk + ~ Smart Source 5/19

$2.00/1 Pull Ups Training Pants Jumbo Pk ~ Smart Source 5/19

$1.50/1 Huggies Little Swimmers ~ Smart Source 5/19

$.50/1 Huggies Baby Wipes ~ Smart Source 5/12

$1.00/1 Wisk Detergent ~ Red Plum 5/19

$1.00/1 Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or Eye Liner ~ Red Plum 4/14

$1.00/1 Maybelline New York Mascara ~ Red Plum 4/14

$3.00/3 Coppertone and 2 Coca-Cola 12 pks or 1 20/24 pk ~ Smart Source 5/19

$1.00/1 Sparkle 6 pk + ~ Red Plum 5/5

$1.00/2 Angel Soft 4 pk + ~ Red Plum 5/5

Get $1.00 ECB when you purchase any Pepcid ~ Limit 3

Prilosec ~ 42 ct ~ $24.99 ~ $5.00 ECB ~ Limit 3

Use coupons ~

$2.00/1 Prilosec OTC Wildberry ~ P&G 5/12

$1.00/1 Prilosec OTC ~ P&G 4/28

$2.00/1 Prilosec Wildberry ~ Red Plum 4/14

Zantac 150 24 ct or 75 30 ct ~ $8.99 ~ $2.00 ECB ~ Limit 3

Zegerid ~ 42 ct ~ $24.99 ~ $7.00 ECB ~ Limit 3

Use coupons ~

$4.00/1 Zegerid 42 ct ~ Coupons.com

$2.00/1 Zegerid OTC ~ Smart Source 4/21

Allegra 24 Hr 30 ct ~ $17.99 ~ $4.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$4.00/1 Allegra Allergy 30 ct + or Allegra-D 10 ct + ~ SmartSource.com

$5.00/1 Allegra Regular, any D or Children’s 30 ct + ~ Red Plum 5/5

Non-Drowsy Claritin 24 Hr tablets or Children’s Chewables 20 ct ~ $16.99 ~ $1.00 ECB ~ Limit 4

Use coupons ~

$5.00/1 Claritin Non-Drowsy ~ Coupons.com

$3.00/1 Claritin Children’s Chewables 20 ct + ~ Coupons.com

$2.00/1 Claritin 10 ct + ~ Smart Source 5/5

Get $5.00 ECB when you purchase 3 Band-Aid Brand Bandages, Red Cross Products, Aveeno, Benadryl Anti-Itch or Neosporin ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$.75/2 Band Aid ~ Red Plum 4/7

$1.00/2 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross ~ Red Plum 4/7

$2.00/1 Aveeno Facial Care Product ~ Coupons.com

$2.00/1 Aveeno Sun Care ~ Smart Source 5/12

$2.00/1 Aveeno Hair Care or Body Wash ~ Smart Source 5/5

$2.00/2 Aveeno Products ~ Red Plum 4/7

$1.00/1 Aveeno Product ~ Red Plum 4/7

$1.00/1 Benadryl Product ~ SmartSource.com

$1.00/2 Children’s Benadryl Product ~ SmartSource.com

$1.00/1 Benadryl Topical Product ~ Smart Source 5/5

$1.00/1 Benadryl Adult or Children’s ~ Smart Source 4/28

$2.00/1 Benadryl Topical ~ Red Plum 4/7

$1.00/1 Benadryl Adult or Children’s ~ Red Plum 4/7

$1.00/1 Neosporin First Aid ~ Red Plum 4/7

Get $2.00 ECB when you purchase KT Tape ~ Limit 1

Spend $30.00 on select Weight Loss Supplements, South Beach Bar, Slimfast, Kellogg’s Special K Shake or Bars, Slimfast Powder, Meta-T or Right Size Smoothie Drink Mix and get $10.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupon ~

$1.50/2 Kellogg’s Special K Protein Meal Bars, Snack Bars, Shakes or Water Mixes ~ Red Plum 5/5

Spend $25.00 on Opti-Free, Clear Care, Systane or Genteal and get $7.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$1.50/1 Opti-Free PureMoist ~ SmartSource.com

$1.50/1 Opti-Free Solution ~ Smart Source 5/5

$1.50/1 Optic-Free ~ Smart Source 4/14 (expires 5/19)

$1.50/1 Clear Care Solution ~ Smart Source 5/5

$1.50/1 Systane Lubricant Eye Drop or Gel Formula ~ Smart Source 5/5

$1.50/1 GenTeal Lubricant, Eye Drop, Gel or Ointment ~ Smart Source 4/14

Spend $20.00 on Excedrin 24-200 ct and get $10.00 ECB ~ Limit 1

Use coupons ~

$2.00/1 Excedrin Product 100 ct + ~ Coupons.com

$1.00/1 Excedrin Product 24 ct + ~ Coupons.com

$1.00/1 Excedrin 24 ct + ~ Smart Source 4/14

$1.50/1 Excedrin 100 ct + ~ Smart Source 4/14

Matchups provided by Clair’s Freebie

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Best of Fred Meyer 5/19-5/25

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:45:02 +0000

Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage Ropes or Links 12-14 oz-$3.00
$0.75/2 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage Product, exp. 6/23/13 (RP 05/12/13)
$1/2 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage Product, exp. 6/23/13 (RP 05/12/13)
$1/1 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage Links, exp. 6/23/13 (RP 05/12/13)

Final Price: As Low As $2.00 each

Lay’s Potato Chips 9.5-12 oz or Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, 8-8.5 oz -$1.88 With In-ad Coupon (Limit 2)

Skittles or Starburst Candy 1.5-2.17 oz-$.50 With In-ad Coupon (Limit 6)
*Watch for $1/2 Skittles Candy Tearpad coupons

Yoplait Yogurt 4-6 oz-$.50
$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt printable
$0.50/8 Yoplait Cups, exp. 5/18/13 (SS 03/24/13 R)
$0.40/6 Yoplait Cups, exp. 5/18/13 (SS 03/24/13 R)
$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt printable
$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt printable
$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups via Cellfire
$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (SavingStar Deposit)

Final Price: $.37 each WYB 6 after coupon and Savingstar Deposit

Kettle Brand Potato Chips Gluten Free 8-8.5 oz-$2.00
$.50/2 Kettle Brand Potato Chips (8oz or larger) Fred Meyer Digital Manufacturer Coupon
Final Price: $1.75 each WYB 2

French’s Mustard Yellow or Brown, 12-14 oz -$1.25
$0.50/1 French’s Spicy Brown Mustard printable
$0.50/1 French’s Yellow Mustard, exp. 7/15/13 (SS 05/12/13 R)
$0.40/1 French’s Spicy Brown or Horseradish, exp. 7/15/13 (SS 05/12/13 R)
$1/2 Frenchs Classic Yellow, Spicy Brown or Horseradish Mustard, exp. 7/15/13 (SS 05/12/13 R)

Final Price: As Low As $.75 each

Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce 18 oz-$.89 With In-ad Coupon (Limit 4)
$1/2 Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, exp. 6/30/13 (SS 05/19/13 R)

Final Price: $.39 each WYB 2

Kraft Salad Dressing 16 oz or Heinz Ketchup, 38 oz-$1.67 With In-ad Coupon (Limit 6)
$0.25/1 Heinz Ketchup, exp. 6/16/13 (SS 05/19/13 #2 R)

Final Price: $1.42 each

Dial Liquid Hand Soap 7.5 oz-$1.00
$0.35/1 Dial Liquid Hand Soap, Foaming Hand Soap or Bar Soap, exp. 5/25/13 (RP 04/28/13)
$1/3 Dial Liquid Hand Soap, Foaming Hand Soap or Bar Soap, exp. 5/25/13 (RP 04/28/13 R)

Final Price: As Low As $.65 each

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent Liquid, 45-75 oz or PowerPak -$2.99
$0.75/2 Arm & Hammer Liquid or Powder Detergent or Fabric Softener Sheets, exp. 6/30/13 (SS 04/14/13 R)
$1/2 Arm & Hammer Liquid or Powder Detergent or Fabric Softener Sheets, exp. 6/30/13 (SS 04/14/13)
$1/1 Arm & Hammer 4X Concentrated Detergent, exp. 6/30/13 (SS 04/14/13)
$1/1 Arm & Hammer Power Paks Single-Use Detergent, exp. 6/30/13 (SS 04/14/13)
$1/3 Arm & Hammer Laundry Product printable

Final Price: As Low As $1.99 each

Matchup provided by Raking in the Savings

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DIY Bed- Reclaimed Cast Iron Bed

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:11:53 +0000

A family member gave us this antique bed. It used to be white and then my daughter wanted it painted purple with a gold glitter top coat. The bed is around 100 years old, so when she asked to change it again I wanted to do something that wasn’t too damaging. Since she loves cheetah print I came up with the idea to use Leopard Printed Duct Tape to cover the bed posts and base of the bed and then use Black Duck Brand tape for the smaller post bars.

We aren’t done with the project yet. I have used approximately 4 rolls of the leopard print tape and will probably need to purchase 2 more rolls of it to finish the bed off. We’ll then figure out a way to recreate the cheetah print look on the dressers so she have a cheetah room.

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How to Cut a Pineapple

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:40 +0000

Have you ever wondered how to cut a pineapple? Maybe you make a mess so you don’t buy them whole? I do mine the easy and fast way. Then I stick the pieces in the refrigerator immediately. I’ve never frozen pineapple before. Have you and if you have does it freeze well?

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Would You Let Your Kid Stay up for 24 Hours With No Sleep?

admin — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:09:40 +0000

I debated putting this out there in case my sons friends parents happen to be fans. But here it goes. I am a paranoid mother. I will admit to it and I am okay with it. I just do not think a lot of parents parent their children or raise them with the same values as my family and I want to keep some control over what my son is exposed to. I have been trying to nudge a little with my two kids, give them a little more freedom since they are getting older. My son wanted to do a sleep over at another friends house. It would be his first one with a family that I do not know well. The friend has been to my house a few times and I have talked to the parents quite a bit. It was the friends birthday and my son is going in Middle School so I felt it was time to give him a little more freedom.

So I let him stay the night for the birthday sleepover and when I went to pick him up I was told by one of the parents that “oh by the way he did not sleep”. Well, of course I thought the parent just meant he didn’t get much sleep and that he is just tired. I inquired a little deeper and the parent said that he actually never went to sleep at all, that he outlasted the other kids who crashed at 8am!

So not after talking with my son I found out the following

He has not slept in 24 hours
He has not eaten in the last 18 hours other than chips and soda
He got to play the best video games on the planet for the last 24 hours non stop

It’s crazy and I just think that even though it was the kids birthday and yeah I get that the kids just wanted to have fun but I don’t think they should have been allowed to stay up. I also know that he isn’t going to die from not eating in 24 hours and an occasional lack of sleep isn’t harmful (or is it, I’m not really sure on that one) it’s just that I would have made them go to bed.I would have fed them to…

I am just wondering what my fans think? Am I overreacting or would you be mad to?

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