See Me Save

See Me Save has MOVED!

2011-01-08T15:42:00.000-06:00

See Me Save has MOVED! I'm now at seemesave123.com and you can find all these posts and MORE! Hope to see you there soon! :)

Michelle

Moving the website this weekend

2011-01-07T09:53:00.000-06:00

So, I'm moving this blog this weekend!!! If there seems to be any technical glitches or you can't find my page, look for me over at See Me Save on Facebook and I'll keep you updated and share the new site with you. I'm very nervous about this change and hoping all my info slides right on over to the new website no problem. I've never done this before and I'm just learning as I go along.

It might be quiet here for a day or 2 while I get everything set up. Hope to see you all on the new site very soon!

Michelle

Coupon Preview

2011-01-07T09:45:00.000-06:00

Looks like we can expect at least 1 Smart Source and 1 Red Plum insert in this Sunday's paper. To review the coupons we should see go HERE. Just keep in mind coupons vary by region and while some may get a $1/2 coupon, others may get a $1/1. Or you may not get the coupon at all.

Michelle

No More Rack - Sign up to earn free items!

2011-01-07T09:42:00.000-06:00

So, last month I shared with you a new daily deal site...No More Rack. They share 8 deals each day at 12pm EST. The deals sell out fast and are at a deeply discounted price. Well, they have a new promotion right now where YOU can earn free Apple products along with others. Here's how.

Sign up for No More Rack (if this is your first time to sign up you will get a $10 credit in your account)
Copy your gift code from the sign up page.
Login and go to My Account and click "redeem my gift card"
Enter your gift code from registration and they will credit your account with $10 within a few days.

Now, refer your friends to No More Rack using your unique referral link. And when they join (no purchase necessary) here is what you can get:

15 friends - Stila Shine Lip Glass
30 friends - Bobbi Brown Dessert Rose Stick Blush
35 friends - Charm Bracelet
40 friends - Lipfusion XL Duos Boxed Set
55 friend - Geneva Watch
70 friends - Cloth Logic Jacket
90 friends - Mac Air Book
125 friends - Apple TV
200 friends - Ipod Nano
650 friends - Ipad

Okay, so those bigger prizes are going to take a LOT of friends, but who knows. Let me know if you get one of these items! This promotion is running through February 7th (unlike the last one where we just had 48 hours). But, may as well send out your invites now and see what you can get.

Michelle

Freebies from P&G

2011-01-07T09:23:00.000-06:00

It's a new quarter, so that means you can sign up for freebies and coupons from Proctor & Gamble. Just go HERE to request yours. If you already have an account just sign in and select the items you want. If you are a new member, fill out your mailing info and which of the freeibes and coupons you want. My selection wasn't as good this time (just shampoo and a laundry detergent coupon, normally I get a fairly good size box of items), but I'll be curious to hear what you guys are getting!

Michelle

NCAA Sweatshirts just $14 each!

2011-01-07T08:18:00.001-06:00

Finish Line is having a 50% off sale on NCAA Sweatshirts. These are normally $35, but down to $17.50 right now. Use promo code NEWKICKS and you'll save an additional 20%...so $14! Looks like shipping is $7.99. They have pages and pages of sweatshirts, so find your local team and grab it.

If you are planning to get this deal, make sure you shop through Ebates to earn an additional 5% cash back. If this is your first time shopping through ebates, you will also get a $5 sign up bonus. This is a legitimate site and I have received checks from them before...next checks are due to come out in just a few weeks!

Thanks Coupongal!

Michelle

Local (Topeka) Daily Deal ~ $5 for $10 worth of Subs at Quiznos

2011-01-07T07:55:00.000-06:00

The Daily Deal from the Capital Journal is $10 worth of subs at Quiznos for just $5! This is just good at the 3 Topeka locations.

Michelle

Mega Swagbucks today!

2011-01-07T07:46:00.000-06:00

It's Friday and that means it's Mega Swagbucks! Today your chances of winning higher amounts of Swagbucks is higher than any other day of the week. It's not uncommon to win 30 - 40 Swagbucks in one search on Fridays.

Swagbucks is a search site...I use it to search for everything (just like Google or Bing) and you earn points towards prizes...this holiday season I redeemed Swagbacks for $40 in Target and $20 in Amazon gift cards and there are many other gift cards and items you can earn points towards. I just started using Swagbucks in August, so to earn $60+ in less than 4 months isn't bad at all....especially when I am doing something I would have done anyway.

Go HERE for all the details!

Michelle

Freebie Friday!

2011-01-07T06:22:00.003-06:00

I haven't shared Freebies in a while...I need to get back to that! I miss getting a mailbox full of free stuff and coupons! So, here we go...a few freebies for today.

Free Reusable Tote Bag from Toys R Us
Free Nature Made Vitamin D3 Kids Chewables
Free Sample of Minty Kisses Gum
Free Hearing Aid Batteries (just click on the lower right hand side where it says Free Hearing Aid Batteries)
2 Free complimentary issues of Family Circle Magazine from Value Mags
Free sample of Nature Made Vitamin D Chewables
3 Free bottles of Zoya Nail Polish just pay shipping. Use code FB2011
Free Sample of Post-It Durable Tabs thanks mojosavings!
Free sample of Nixgxia Red
Free sample of Dentek Floss Picks
Free 2 year subscription to Lego Club Magazine
B1G1 Breakfast Sandwich from White Castle
Free Sample of Steviacane (an all natural sugar)
Free Entrance Day at National Parks
Free Sample Kit from Poise
Free Travel Size Item at Bath & Body Works with any purchase ~ and they mean any purchase...pick up a $1 travel size bottle of lotion or they have all kinds of clearance items!

Michelle

Disney Rewards Points

2011-01-06T23:02:00.001-06:00

If you have a Disney Rewards account, you'll want to make sure you have all these codes entered for some bonus points!

25 points - CHIHUAHUA

50 points - COOL
50 points - 9EKSMN38SH
50 points - 9FTMRYWEK
25 points - FPSNN83JX9
25 points - REX
5 points - FM39V03SSW
25 points by Completing Your Profile

Some of them I have shared previously, so they may not go through, but I think you should get at least another 100 - 150 points. You can redeem your points for new movies or other Disney items. Thanks Carie!

Michelle

Target Clearance

2011-01-06T22:53:00.001-06:00

Target has some serious clearance going on now. Many toys are 50% off...I'm still holding out for the 75 - 90% off. There are some really great deals to be had though.

Tonight I went in more for the household items that are on clearance. Here is what I got below.

Here is what $4.22 got me tonight.

1 over the door hanger - $2.50
1 Glade Decorative Glass Candle - $1.48 ($1/1 SS 12/5)
3 Glade Candles - $1.48 each ($3/3 coupon that I got from a tear pad in Walgreens around Christmas, there are also other coupons out there...$1/2 SS 12/5)
3 Tide Stain Release - $2.14 each ($3/1 P&G Sampler, $1/1 P&G Everyday Savings Book, $1/1 P&G 12/26)
1 Tide Travel Size - $.97 (found in the sample section)

I had a $5 Gift Card from a previous purchase to use tonight too. Grand Total before discounts and coupons $24.22...just $4.22 out of pocket!!!

Make sure when you do your Target shopping to check the end caps of the aisles and definitely check the toy area if you have any kids that you will be buying for later this year. Target does their toy sales in January and July...so a perfect time to grab up some birthday or Christmas gifts for the coming year.

Michelle

Bath & Body...awesome savings!

2011-01-06T22:23:00.000-06:00

So, I went in to Bath & Body Works to get my freebie tonight and was surprised by all the sale items. I might have to go back to do some birthday/Christmas shopping for this coming year. Many of their lotions and soaps are 50 - 75% off! Here is what I go tonight for just $2.72!

If you got in on the LUV BBW Club in November (deal is no longer available) you should have received your card by now. You can go in any Thursday of the month and you will get something free every month (they set the freebies). I was pleasantly surprised tonight when I got my freebie. I was thinking we might get a little travel size lotion or pocket bac, but it was more! I was able to get one of the full size lotions and a pocket bac and the holder for my January Freebie.

Make sure you print off this coupon HERE and you can get a free travel size item of your choice with any purchase. I chose to grab another of the soaps for $2.50 and I got the lotion for free!

Michelle

Save up to 75% at Barnes & Noble

2011-01-06T15:10:00.000-06:00

Right now at BarnesandNoble.com you can save up to 75% off on books and calendars. If you have a college student, they could save up to 90% on textbooks! And one last great deal from Barnes & Noble...they have many weight loss books, DVDs, Yoga accessories, fitness videos and much more for 50% off!

Michelle

Menu Planning Thursday

2011-01-06T12:56:00.002-06:00

For me it's easier to plan my menu the day after the ad comes out and I’ve had a chance to review and get my coupons together. This will be a post you can expect at See Me Save every Thursday afternoon. We try to shop mainly from the ad (with the exception of any produce or anything else we may need for the upcoming week). I plan my menu around what is in our stockpile and we add to the stockpile based on what is on sale for the week that matches up with my coupons.

If I have the recipe easily accessible for the dinners I will link up to that so you can grab it too. So, here we go with our menu plan for the week.

Sunday - Turkey Pot Pie we will use chicken instead of turkey for this recipe since it’s what we have on hand this week. My family loves this dish and it’s super easy to make!

Monday - Out to dinner for my son's 13th Birthday!!!

Tuesday - 5 minute Vegetarian Chili with crackers

Wednesday - Broccoli and Cheese Soup with french bread

Thursday - Leftovers

Friday - Biscuits and Gravy and eggs

Saturday - Chicken Tetrazini and vegetable mix
Michelle

First freebie from Bath & Body Works LUV CLUB

2011-01-05T19:53:00.000-06:00

Did you sign up for the Bath & Body Works LUV CLUB back in November? If you did, you should have gotten your Membership Card in the mail by now (mine came last week). Tomorrow is the first Thursday we can go in to get our freebie. We have no idea what it will be, but I'm hoping to make it out to the mall tomorrow, so if I do I'll let you know what it is. Just remember you have to go in on a Thursday during the month to grab it. And if you don't make it in one month you just forfeit that month.

Michelle

25 Bonus Disney Movie Rewards points

2011-01-05T19:41:00.000-06:00

You can get an extra 25 points in your Disney Rewards account. Just use code CHIHUAHUA and you'll see your points.

Thanks Carie!
Michelle

Walgreens print and photo gift sale

2011-01-05T19:31:00.000-06:00

Just in time to print off all those Christmas pictures! Through this Saturday Walgreens has their 4x6 prints on sale for just 9 cents. Use code ITSBACK. They also have all photo gifts 33% off, just use code HAPPY33. One of my favorite gifts to give my kids for their birthdays is a photo book filled with pictures from their past year. They love to see a book filled with pictures of them and I hope it's something they'll be glad they have many years from now.

If you want to make this deal even better make sure you shop through Ebates to earn 4% cash back.

Michelle

3 free bottles of nail polish ~ just pay shipping

2011-01-05T15:31:00.000-06:00

Here's a nice little deal. You can grab 3 free bottles of Zoya Nail Polish. Just go HERE, use code FB2011 at checkout and just pay shipping! Easy as that! This offer is good through Friday, the 7th.

Michelle

$2 off Wholly Guacamole

2011-01-05T15:08:00.000-06:00

If I were to be stuck on a deserted island all I would need would be a fully charged and loaded Kindle and some guacamole (and chips to go with it). So, I was excited to see this coupon. :) Go HERE for a $2/1 Wholly Guacamole coupon!

Michelle

2 free complimentary issues of Family Circle!

2011-01-05T15:04:00.000-06:00

Go HERE to grab 2 free complimentary issues of Family Circle Magazine.

Michelle

Dillons 1/5-1/11

2011-01-05T14:53:00.000-06:00

Here are your Dillons matchups for the week. When you shop at Dillons you can use both manufacturer's coupons and loadable coupons which you can find at Cellfire, Shortcuts, Dillons and Proctor & Gamble. Dillons will double your coupon up to $1.

I will share the best deals I see each week, but there are many more items in the ad. You can view the entire ad HERE.

Campbell's Soups - $1
-$.40/3 SS 1/2
=$.73 each

Kellogg's or Kashi Cereals or Cereal Bars - Buy 4, save $4. These are priced at $1.99 when you buy 4.
-$3/1 or $1/1 Kashi Cereal coupon if you happen to have received a Kashi coupon in the mail a few weeks ago.
-$1/2 RP 1/2 (Special K Cereal or Bars) or Printable HERE or
-$.50/1 Printable HERE or
-$1/2 Printable HERE (Kashi Items)
=as low as $.99 if you have a few of the $.50/1 coupons or the $3/1 coupon

Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap - $.88
-$.35/1 SS 1/2
=$.18

Farmland Hot Dogs - $1.66 each

Peeled Mini Carrots - $1.25

Broccoli Crowns - $1.25/lb.

California Cuties Clementines - $5.99
-$1/1 Printable HERE
=$4.99

Quaker Oatmeal - $1.99
-$1/1 RP 1/2
=$.99

Yoplait - $.50
-$.40/6 GM 1/2 or HERE
=$.37 each

Dannon Activia- $2
-$.50/1 Printable HERE
=$1

Malt-O-Meal Cereal - $2.50
-$2/2 SS1/2
=$1.50 each

Everything below is part of the Stock Up on New Year's Savings. When you buy the following products in multiples of 4, you will save $4. This is for every multiple of 4 you buy. Purchase 8 and you will save $8. The price reflected will show the lowest price.
Charmin - $5.99
-$1/1 P&G 11/28 (exp 12/31) or P&G Everyday Savings Book or
-$.25/1 P&G 12/26
=as low as $4.99

Bounty - $5.99
-$1/1 P&G Savings Book or
-$.25/1 P&G 12/26
=as low as $4.99

Tide - $9.99
-$1/1 P&G Everyday Savings Book or P&G 12/26
=$8.99

Prilosec - $23.99
-$3/1 P&G 12/26
=$20.99

Duracell 10 packs - $4.99
-$1.50/1 RP 11/14 (exp. 12/31) or RP 12/12 or $1/1 P&G Everday Savings Book
=as low as $3.49

Pampers $18.99
-$1.50/1 P&G 12/26 or $1/1 P&G Everyday Savings book
=$17.49

Cascade - $5.99
-$1/1 )P&G Everyday Savings Book or $.25/1 P&G 12/26
=as low as $4.99

Puffs - $3.99
-$.25/1 P&G 12/26
=$3.49

Olay - $4.49
-$2/1 P&G 12/26
=$2.49 if you use the $2/1 coupon
Dawn Dishwashing Liquid - $1.49
-$.50/1 P&G 12/26 or P&G Everyday Savings Book
=$.49

Febreze Air Effects or Set & Refresh - $1.49
-$1/1 Home Made Simple book
=$.49

Olay Skin Care - 10% off (check the P&G 12/26 for coupons and check prices in store)

Cover Girl - 20% off (check the P&G 12/26 for coupons and check prices in store)

Crest Toothpaste - $1.50
-$.75/1 P&G 12/26
=$.50

Oral B Advance Toothbrush - $1.50
-$1/1 P&G Everyday Savings Book
=$.50

Always or Tampax - $4.49
-$1/1 P&G Everyday Savings Book, P&G 12/26
=$3.49

Secret Deodorant - $1.49
-$.50/1 P&G 12/26
=$.49

Michelle

New Years Resolutions

2011-01-05T14:12:00.000-06:00

I'm a couple days behind posting my Happy New Year post, but today was the day we really got back in to the swing of things at my house since the kids just went back to school. So it's a new year and that means New Years Resolution time! I always have high hopes that I will stick with my resolutions and then come the 2nd or 3rd week I've forgetten all about them. Not this year. I have a plan and I'm going to stick to it. I think for me it's really going to help having a written plan of how I'm going to reach my goals for the year. And then I will remember that I'm sharing my goals with you....I have to make sure I stick with them now. :)

So, here is a list of my goals, personally and blogally. Okay, that's totally not a word, but you know what I'm trying to say ~ I hope.

Personally

Organize in my house. There are so many areas in the house I'd like to do something different with and I just don't know where to start. So, I'm going room by room and organizing. I've started with our bedroom and will move on from there.
Along with my organizing comes decluttering. This is something "fun" we can do together if you'd like. :) I half started a Decluttering Challenge I found out about on another blog ~ Amy's Finer Things ~ last year. I did get rid of quite a bit, but I'm really going to track it this year and probably take a few pictures to share before I head to Goodwill or the trash if that's where it belongs. I'd love to hear if you're interested in participating in this resolution with me.
And along the getting my house in order resolutions above, I'm also setting up a cleaning schedule for the house. Don't get me wrong...I cleaned my house before, but I'd try to cram cleaning the entire house all in to one day a week and instead I will be spreading it out during the week. Here's my plan ~ Monday will be the bedrooms, Tuesday is the living room, Wednesday is the dining room, Thursday is the kitchen, Friday is the bathroom and with 5 of us in this house every day is laundry day....FUN! But really, I am excited...or as excited as I can be...about my new cleaning schedule.
Reading the Bible all the way through. I was so excited about the Bible my husband's Granny gave me for Christmas this year. I had mentioned to her over Thanksgiving that I would love to read the Bible all the way through at some point, but it seemed so overwhelming. She was listening because she got me The Daily Bible® and it has about 6 pages of reading for me each day. It takes you through the entire Bible in 1 year. I've been surprised already by the first few days of reading. I've been going to church all my life, but I'm learning all kinds of new things in this book.
At least 1 night out each month with my husband. We've always tried to make sure we do this, but our kid's schedules have been so busy lately and we haven't had as much time. I've already got us lined out for 1 night this month and for Christmas I got him a night out a comedy club and a night's stay in Kansas City through Groupon, which saved a ton of money. Oh and I grabbed a $25 gift card for dinner for free by using my points at MyPoints. We can't wait to use our Kansas City gift certificates!
Family Night/Day at least every other week. We'll put it on the calendar and everyone will clear their schedules for that night. We might have a game night or watch a movie or have a picnic at the park. Whatever we do, I know we'll have fun!

Blogging Goals

First and foremost, I have to launch the new website. I'm such a creature of habit, I'm having a hard time giving up the familiarity of this website. I know I will get used to the new one, but this is my "baby". So, hopefully by the first of next week I will launch the new site. Just keep in mind, it's a work in progress...I'll get it just the way I want. It's already better than what we have here, I just hate the unknown.
I'd like to write more focused articles for you. I have a few regular posts that you can expect from me in the new year. Munchy Monday (thanks to my friend Nikki, I grabbed her idea...I just love that name). On Monday's you will get a new recipe from me that is either my own or one that I have found through friends, family, the internet...I love trying new recipes and thought you might too. You can expect a Freebie Friday post and I'll share all the freebies I found throughout the week. You'll still see some throughout the week that are time sensitive, but there will be a full list on Friday's for sure. You'll still get my monthly check up on the budget and around the same time you'll see how I did on the decluttering for the month as well. And finally I will be sharing our menu plan for the upcoming week. I plan our menu on Wednesday after I see the Dillons ad, so this will probably be a Thursday post.
Writing before the day I plan to post things. I've kind of been blogging by the seat of my pants. I'd really like to write some of my posts out a few days before I post them. That means I need a plan of what I'm going to write about...so there's another resolution!

I think I better stop there. How about you? Do you set New Years Resolutions for yourself?

Michelle

Grab this $2 off Listerine coupon now

2011-01-05T08:01:00.000-06:00

You'll want to grab this $2/1 Listerine coupon (quick find, go to Personal Care on the left hand side of the page) right now from Coupons.com to use NEXT week at Walgreens. Next week you will be able to get this for free at Walgreens.

Listerine Zero Mouthwash - $2.99
-$2/1 Listerine Coupon AND
-$1 RR
=FREE

Thanks Carie!

Michelle

Free sample of Nature Made Vitamin D3 Kids Chewables

2011-01-05T07:49:00.000-06:00

Here's a freebies from Walmart. You can go HERE to grab a free sample of Nature Made Vitamin D3 Kids Chewables. They will come in the mail in 4 - 6 weeks.

Michelle

Photography Session with Nathan Ham for just $50

2011-01-05T07:39:00.001-06:00

In my opinion, Nathan Ham is the best photographer around and others are saying the same. He has been voted "Best Of" in photography in NE Kansas time and time again. Today on the Deal Garden you can get a Photography Session with Nathan Ham for just $50! This normally runs $149...so a great deal. I've had portrait sessions with Nathan and he's wonderful, so creative and I know he has a great team working with him. You'll definitely want to grab this if family portraits are in your near future.

Offer details: Only one voucher can be used per customer per session. This deal cannot be combined with any other offer. Session must occur before April 30th, 2011, and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

Michelle