The freebies don’t get much better than this! Dave Ramsey is offering a FREE Financial Peace University lesson! You know how much I love Dave, and if you have not had the opportunity to experience Dave for yourself, now is your chance!

The free lessons will be held the week of April 5th – 12th.  After you register, you will be sent a list of locations so you can choose the site of your choice.

What is Financial Peace University?

Financial Peace University (FPU) is Dave’s life-changing program that teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before.

You need to hurry to snag this freebie, though, because classes are filling up fast!

Dave Ramsey FREE FPU Lesson is a post from: Keeping the Kingdom First

You can expect 2 inserts in tomorrow’s paper: 1 SmartSource and 1 RedPlum.

Keep in mind that coupons always vary slightly by region.

You can refer to the 2010 Coupon Insert Schedule to see what inserts are included each week. All new coupons have been added to the Coupon Database.

If you are in need of more coupons this week, check out my coupon resources page.

Here are my favorite high value coupons you can expect:

SS
$3/1 Aquify Multi-Purpose Solution
$1.50 off Classico Pasta Sauce AND Fresh Beef
$1/1 Cuties Box
$1/1 Depend Adjustable Underwear
$10/1 FreeStyle Meter
$1/1 Gentle Naturals
$2/1 Heinz 57 Steak Sauce
$1/1 Hershey’s Bliss Chocolate
$2/1 Hershey’s, Reeses, or Cadbury Candy
$2/1 Hidden Valley Farmhouse Originals
$2 off Kingsford Charcoal AND Meat
$1/1 Lysol Disinfectant Spray
$4/1 Lysol Neutra Air Freshmatic Starter Kit
$10/1 Prevacid 24HR
$1/1 SoyJoy Multipack
FREE Target $5 Gift Card wyb Windex Outdoor Kit
$1/1 V8 V-Fusion
$3/1 Zaditor

RP
$2 off Aussie Shampoo AND Styling Aid
$2/1 Bengay Product
$1/1 Children’s Benadryl Allergy
$1/1 Disney or Marvel Vitamins
$1/1 Emerald Nuts
$5 MIR wyb GP Everyday Essentials Products
$1/1 Select Herbal Essences Products
FREE Ideal Packets
$1/1 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Product
$6/1 Knox Nutra Joint Powders or Caplets
$4/1 Knox Powder or NutraMix for Strong Nails
$3/1 L’Oreal Healthy Look Hair Color
$1/1 Select McCormick Products
$1.50/1 Milk-Bone Essential Plus Biscuits
$3/1 Nature’s Bounty Your Life Multis
$1/1 Pampers Splashers Swim Pants
$2/1 Select Pampers Diapers
$1/1 Promise Product
$1/1 Rimmel Mascara
$4/1 Sudafed OM
$1/1 Tropicana Trop 50
$3/1 Tylenol Sinus, Cold, Cough or Allergy
$2/1 Visine Product

For a complete list of tomorrow’s coupons, check out Sunday Coupon Preview.

In other coupon news:

For a preview of Walgreens deals next week, stop by Mommy Snacks. For the scoop on CVS, visit Deal Seeking Mom.

Join me tomorrow for our weekly $5.00 Drugstore Challenges!

Coupon Insert Preview: March 14 is a post from: Keeping the Kingdom First

“You are not at all what I was expecting!”

These words greeted me today as I outed myself as the guest speaker at a local MOPS group this morning. I was invited to speak to a group of about 60 women on the topic of teaching children to be frugal.

Her words caught me a bit off guard, so I laughed and asked her exactly what she meant.

“Well, I guess I expected you to be… old. And… not blonde.”

Ha! I was not the least bit offended. In fact, I was intrigued by the preconceived notion about my age or how I should “look”. Everyone has a picture in their mind before you meet someone new I suppose.  And perhaps I don’t fit the frugal (frumpy?) mold one might expect.

Then I was told that I look about 25, and of course I wanted to hug her. Little did they all know, I was wearing a $4.00 top I scored at the Goodwill.

I am a coupon-clipping, simple-life loving, anti-credit card, thirty-something frugal wife and mom of four. I was thousands of dollars in debt by the time I was 21 years old.  Frugal became not only my way of life, but a necessity not long ago.

What does frugal look like? I believe it is different for everyone. It certainly doesn’t have to be boring or plain. Some of the most frugal women I know are fabulous decorators and elaborate cooks.

The most put-together mom you see at church every week may be drowning in debt. The mom in sweats at the preschool drop-off line may be worth millions.

Don’t underestimate the wisdom you might glean from a young-ish mom. Don’t hesitate to help a seemingly “with-it” friend learn to coupon. Because looks can be deceiving.

The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7

What does Frugal look like? is a post from: Keeping the Kingdom First

Welcome, my fellow CVS fanatics and newbies! It’s Sunday, time for our weekly CVS $5 Challenge. The place to go for simple CVS scenarios with step-by-step instructions.

All you need is an ExtraCare Card, a CVS ad, a printer and coupons to get started. Be sure to register your CVS loyalty card with Upromise for extra college savings.

If you have been looking for Zhu Zhu Pets, CVS has them on sale for $7.99 each, limit 2. What are you looking forward to this week?

If you are a first time visitor, here’s the lowdown:

Join me on Sundays as I host The CVS $5.00 Challenge!

Seasoned CVSers: share your best scenario(s) for the upcoming week at CVS.

Your budget: $5.00 out-of-pocket cash.

Your mission: To grow that $5.00 into even more ECBs to use in upcoming weeks.

Want to participate? Start by reading the rules here.

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Here is MY $5 Scenario for the week of March 14th:
*coupons in red

Transaction #1
Buy (2) Herbal Essence Products- 1 shampoo/conditioner & 1 styler @  $2.99 each
FREE HE Styler wyb HE Product (P&G insert 02/07/10)
$1.00/1 Select Herbal Essences Products (RP insert 03/14/10)

Total After Coupons = $1.99

ECBs earned=$1.00

Transaction #2
Buy 1 Gillette Disposable Razors @ $6.29
$3.00/1 Gillette Razors (P&G insert 3/7/10)
Pay with $1.00 ECBs from above

Total After Coupons and ECBs= $2.29

ECBs earned=$2.00

Grand Total OOP= $4.28

Total Value= $12.27 with $2.00 ECBs remaining

Keep rolling those ECBs for more savings!

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Now let’s see what fabulous scenarios you come up with for around $5.00!

Simply post your scenarios on your blog, then drop by Keeping the Kingdom First and add your permalink to the Mr. Linky below.

Please link directly to your scenarios. Links directly to your homepage will be deleted. Linking back to this meme to share it with others is greatly appreciated!

Don’t have a blog? You can leave a comment with your scenario, too. I invite everyone to participate!

CVS $5 Challenge: March 14-20 is a post from: Keeping the Kingdom First

Happy Freebie Friday! Here are a several fun freebies to kick off your weekend:

Who doesn’t like free coffee? By participating in Starbucks’ eight week bold coffee exploration, you will receive a 1 pound bag of the bold coffee of your choice. Go in-store weekly, starting this week, and buy the featured brewed tall (12 oz.)  bold coffee for $1.50.   Each week you go they will issue you a sticker. After you try all eight coffees during the eight weeks, you will be able to redeem the card for that free coffee! Get more details and the weekly brew line-up at The Bold Coffee Journey.

Need a frugal gift idea? Picaboo is offering a free large custom photo book. Check out my post on Lifetime Moms for all the details!

Download new ebook, The Couponizer’s Smart Guide to Savings for tons of smart shopping tips and tricks! {Just skip through the offers to download the ebook}.

When you sign up for the Snikiddy Snacks email newsletter, you will get a free Snikiddy Snacks Printable Coupon. (Thanks, Common Sense with Money)

If you have a baby or are expecting, snag this free sample of Enfamil Baby Formula.

Another baby freebie! Get 2 free Huggies Snug-and-Dry Diapers, from Costco. No membership is needed to get your sample. Thanks, For the Mommas!

Whether or not you have the “luck O’ the Irish,” you can still celebrate Saint Patty’s day by making this adorable Happy Saint Patty’s Patch Pin.

Here is another great ebook for Moms: Spring Pages for Mom’s Home Journal. The Journal includes basic templates for Menu Planning, Financial Record Keeping, and General House Cleaning.

Today only (3/12), go to any Pinkberry location between 5pm and 9 pm to get your FREE mini mango frozen yogurt.

Now, though March 31st, use the code GY131 to receive a FREE DVD rental from Blockbuster Express. (And speaking of DVD’s, why don’t you sneak on over to my Redbox giveaway where you can enter to win one of five free rental codes!)

When you become a fan of Vaska Herbatergent on Facebook, you will be able to register for a FREE sample of Vaska Herbatergent Laundry Detergent. Speaking of laundry, have you weighed in with your laundry tips yet?

The Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets sample is still available! (Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!)

Here is yet another laundry sample! This one is from Sam’s Club, and you do not have to be a member to snag this latest sample. Choose between Downy Fabric Softener scents April Fresh or Clean Breeze.

Snag FREE Energizer batteries at Kroger this week. The batteries are priced at $1, and when you use the $0.50/1 coupon from th 01/10/10 SS, you can get them for free! Thanks, Saving with Amy!

Head on over to All Kids Crafts to get several free craft samples, templates, and downloads. Some of these include, a puppy puppet template, a kid’s E-Venture sample, and a footprint penguin sample. My daughter Leah will love these!

Snackpicks.com has several downloadable Kids Letter Learning Activities.

Don’t forget, when you sign up for Swag Bucks, you can win “bucks” to “buy” all kinds of fabulous stuff (for FREE, of course!), like Amazon Gift Cards, Starbucks Gift Cards, a Wii, and much more!

For more freebies, check out Coolsavings. As always, I recommend using a separate email address when signing up for free samples and offers.

Freebie Friday: Huggies, Downy, Starbucks, and more! is a post from: Keeping the Kingdom First

Walgreens has select John Frieda products on sale this week for $5.99. You can use the $3 coupon from the SmartSource insert and stack it with the March IVC to get it as low as $0.99! These are really nice products, so $0.99 is a great deal!

Select John Frieda Hair Care Products, $5.99
$3/1 John Frieda Shampoo or Conditioner (03/07/10 SS)
$2/1 John Frieda Hair Care Styler or Treatment (03/07/10 SS)
$2/1 John Frieda Collection Hair Care (Walgreens, March booklet)
As low as $0.99 after coupons!

I just did this deal, and came home with red shampoo for my Sis

Walgreens Deal Alert: Select John Frieda Products for 99¢ is a post from: Keeping the Kingdom First

Do you love movies? I do, and I love renting my movies from Redbox (Redbox fans, you know what I’m talking about!).

Renting movies from Redbox is so easy and convenient, not to mention a frugal entertainment option.  I just head to my local Redbox location, pick a movie, and voilà! We are ready to watch!

No lines, no waiting. No problem.

I was super excited to see they just added a Redbox kiosk right outside my local Walgreens. And we all know how much I love me some Wags.

Redbox now has a feature where you can reserve your movie online for even easier renting. If you have an iPhone, you can download their Redbox app for even more renting fun.

What is Redbox?

Redbox specializes in the vending of rental DVDs via self-service/interactive kiosks.

Redbox kiosks are located across the United States in fast food restaurants, pharmacies, grocery stores, and convenience stores. The machines can be identified by their trademark red appearance and the slight arching of their top surface, as seen in the company’s logo. source

In conjunction with Redbox, I have 5 FREE Rental Codes to give away to 5 lucky KFM readers!

For a chance to win:

1. Leave a comment below: What do you like best about Redbox Rentals?

If you are reading via email or in a reader, please click through to the post to enter.

For Bonus Entries (leave a separate comment for each):

2. If you are a subscriber or follower (thank you!), leave a comment. You may subscribe for free updates via RSS or email and leave a comment telling me you have done so.

3. For a third entry, share this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter.

This contest will close on Friday, March 12th at 11pm CST. The winners will be selected by random.org and contacted via email. Contest open to US residents only.

Giveaway: Redbox Movie Rentals (Now Closed) is a post from: Keeping the Kingdom First

I can hear you groaning. Another post about toilet paper? Yes, indeed. But this simple tip is potentially life-changing for those with young children. Or cats.

A huge factor in saving money is reducing waste. But how do you reduce waste in the bathroom? (No pun intended).

Does this scene look familiar?

How about this one?

Sure, you can save money on toilet paper by switching to a high-quality value brand, like White Cloud, and using coupons. (Just had to throw that in there).

But to really save, you must simply use less. There is a simple way to prevent the debacles pictured above. I give you… The Roll-Squeeze-Under Technique:

Before you install the roll on the holder, squeeze it together so that the tube is no longer round. For extra precaution against curious toddlers and mischievous kitties, hang it under.  This makes the roll unroll slowly and takes a little more effort, thus reducing extra use.

How easy is that? This simple trick will save money and sanity, not mention fewer clogs and flushes.

That works for me! For more frugal ways, visit Life as Mom.

Saving Money on Toilet Paper is a post from: Keeping the Kingdom First

I am typically not a casserole fan. Except when it comes to breakfast. Oh yes, there is nothing better than warm egg-y, cheesy, baked goodness in the morning.

I have been making this particular casserole for years to share at MOPS meetings. The food of course, is a big reason I have enjoyed MOPS for the last seven years.

I usually throw this together in about ten minutes, so I am not sure of the exact measurements. You can easily adjust the amounts to suit your family’s tastes.

Quick and Easy Breakfast Casserole

8-10 large eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I prefer a combo of cheddar and monterey jack)
4-5 slices bread (sourdough is the best, but any bread will do)
1 cup milk
1/4 cup crumbled sausage
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut the crusts off the slices of bread and chop roughly into 1-inch cubes. Cover the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish with the pieces.

Whisk together eggs and milk in a large mixing bowl. Add garlic salt and pepper.  Sprinkle about half the cheese evenly over the bread.

Then add the sausages crumbles and the remainder of the cheese.

(This is where I use 2 Morningstar Farms meatless sausage patties, chopped. Shhhh… nobody ever knows!)

Pour the egg mixture slowly into the pan, covering all of the bread.

Bake for approximately 25 minutes, uncovered.

Slice into squares and serve immediately (or as quickly as possible after loading up the minivan with two kids and heading to MOPS).

I promise this tastes better than it looks!  You might also try bacon crumbles or turkey sausage.  Or make it meatless and go for some zesty green chiles.

Casseroles are such a frugal and easy way to feed a large group of hungry moms. Enjoy!

This post is linked to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday and Tasty Tuesday.

Quick & Easy Breakfast Casserole is a post from: Keeping the Kingdom First

Welcome, my fellow Walgreens fans! It’s Sunday, time for our weekly Walgreens $5 Challenge. The place to come for simple scenarios with step-by-step instructions.

We went a little over the $5 challenge this week, so see if you can come up with a better scenario than I did! Grab your weekly Walgreens ad, a printer and some scissors to get started. Don’t forget to pick up your March Walgreens Coupon Book.

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, and wanting to learn the basics, check out this post. New to couponing? Learn the lingo here.

If you are a first time visitor, here’s the lowdown:

Join me each week as I host The Walgreens $5 Challenge!

Seasoned WAGS shoppers: share your best scenario(s) for the upcoming week at Walgreens.

Your budget: $5.00 out-of-pocket cash.

Your mission: to grow that $5.00 into more Register Rewards (RR) to use in upcoming weeks.

Want to participate? Start by reading the rules here.

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Here is MY $5 Scenario for the week of March 7th:
*coupons in red (scenarios never include tax as this will vary by region)

Transaction #1
Buy (3) Oral-Advantage Toothbrushes @ 3/$8.00
B1G1 Free Oral-B Advantage Manual Toothbrush (P&G insert 03/07/10)
$0.75/1 Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage Toothbrush (P&G insert 2/21/2010)

Total After Coupons= $4.58

RRs Earned= $3.00

Transaction #2
Buy 1 Clear Eyes Itchy Eye Relief Drops .5oz @$3.99
Pay with $3.00 RR from above

Total After coupon and RR= $0.99

RRs Earned= $2.00

Grand Total OOP= $5.58

Total Value= $11.99 with $2.00 in Register Rewards remaining!

Keep rolling those RR’s for more savings!

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Let’s see what fabulous scenarios you come up with for $5.00 or less!

Simply post your scenarios on your blog, then drop by Keeping the Kingdom First and add your permalink to Mr. Linky below. (If you are reading via email or in a reader please click through to see the Mr. Linky)

Please link directly to your scenarios. Links directly to your homepage will be deleted. Linking back to this meme to share it with others is greatly appreciated!

Don’t have a blog? You can leave a comment with your scenario, too. I invite everyone to participate.

Walgreen’s $5 Challenge: March 7-13 is a post from: Keeping the Kingdom First