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Frugal Tip: Don't Let Your Menu Control Your Budget! Learn How to Control Your Menu!

2011-02-03T12:09:00.000-08:00

Make your weekly menu around what is in your pantry and the weekly sales. Instead of making your shopping list around a menu.

The normal thought process is to make a weekly menu , then make your shopping list and go out and spend alot of money.

You can really save some money changing your thought process:

First go to your pantry and make a list of items you have you could use for the week. Keep in mind to look for items that might be close to expiration. Check the freezer as well.

Next you will want to see what special sales are going on at the grocery this week.

Put these two together and make your menu around this list..use a website called RecipeMatcher to help you formulate recipes.

On this website you enter ingredients you have and it will give you a list of recipes that you may want to try.

You will be exposed to new recipes as well.

You will really save some money using this method.

RecipeMatcher is a website that you can input ingredients and it will give you a choice of recipes that you can make.....VERY USEFUL TOOL!

Frugal Tip: Know The COST of the Items You Buy Most

2011-02-02T15:14:00.000-08:00

Frugal Tip for the day: In order to save you have to know what things cost normally....

Many stores mark up to mark down-and your sale isn't a sale at all.

Keep a notebook, chart prices and then you will know the cheapest an item will run and the most expensive and you will discover where is the best place to get certain items!

To help you get started here is a "Buy Price" List that may be helpful in helping you understand.

I would also note what store the price is...

Hope this is helpful

Blogging: A Way to Share and Help Others Save Money!

2011-01-18T22:17:00.000-08:00

I have been so bad about my blogging lately and really got discouraged to be honesty. There are some many folks blogging and I just thought that nobody really needs the help.
Well the recent news about the economy and predictions of an increase in our basic cost of groceries made me rethink.
While I am frustrated in trying to make my blog look good...I realize I have put alot of work into this already and if I can help some folks save money then I should try.
So here we go again.

Kids Bowl Free Summer Program: 2 free games every day, all summer long!

2010-05-01T10:46:00.000-07:00

Kids Bowl Free is a program offering 2 free games of bowling every day this summer to children 12 and under. Go register and then you are emailed coupons for free bowling every week.
Just click here to find a location near you .

Very reasonably-priced family pass are available for adults to bowl as well.

Old Navy: 30% OFF Online and In Store!

2010-05-01T10:28:00.000-07:00

5/1 through 5/2, OldNavy.com is going to be having the 30% off as well as the in store sale when you use the code ONBIG30!

There will be a flat shipping charge of $7.00 on all orders so this is an awesome way to save! If you have a friend locally that you can order together and ship to one address....you might save even more.

Be sure to check the clearance online. This is for 2 days only so make sure to get your shopping in before Monday.

While shopping online is good, shopping in store where you can find some great clearance deals and enjoy no shipping cost is where I feel the best deals are to be had.

Tax Day Freebies!

2010-04-15T08:14:00.000-07:00

Boston Market: B1G1 free individual plate on Tax Day only!

Cinnabon: Free bite-sized cupcake from 6- 8 pm at mall-based retailers.

HydroMassage: Free massage from April 15th to April 18th (not all retailers are offering; call ahead to check and schedule a massage).

Panda Express: Free entree item when you buy a 2 or 3 entree item plate. Expires April 21st.

Starbucks: Free Coffee when you bring in a resuseable mug.

MaggieMoo’s: Free Ice Cream Pizza Sample from 3-7 pm.

Whole Food Grocery: Tax free shopping day.

P.F. Chang’s: 15% off your order on the 15th.

McDonald’s: Many McDonald’s in Georgia are offering B1G1 southern style chicken sandwiches or biscuits. Call and find out if your store is first!

Taco Del Mar, Del Mar’s or Mondo’s: FREE taco on April 15th

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Publix Weekly Coupon Match Ups! 4/14-4/20

2010-04-14T10:16:00.000-07:00

This add has a ton of coupon match ups and its about time too! I am sharing with you the deals that I plan to snag....

Mueller’s Pasta, 12-16 oz, or Whole Wheat Pasta, 13.25 oz at $1.29 (64¢)
(Excludes Lasagna, Jumbo Shells, and Noodles)
-.55/2 Mueller’s Pasta “Plan on Pasta 2010 Calendar” booklet
-$1/3 Mueller’s Pasta printable (makes it 30¢ ea)
-.55/1 Mueller’s Whole Wheat printable (makes it 9¢ ea)

Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 13-16.3 oz, at $2.49 ($1.24)
-$1.50/4 ConAgra Products printable (makes it 87¢)
-$1/4 Conagra Products SS 3/14
-$1/2 Peter Pan Peanut Butter, April All You Magazine (makes it 74¢ ea)
$25 Conagra Coupon Book Mail in Rebate wyb $10 of Conagra products

Quaker Instant Oatmeal, 10.9-16.2 oz, at $3.89 ($1.94)
-$3/5 Quaker Instant Oatmeal tearpad
-$1 off Quaker Instant Oatmeal printable or printable (makes it 94¢)

Arnold Whole Grain, Grains & More or Country Bread, 24 oz, at $3.69 ($1.84)
-$1 off Arnold Premium Breads SS 3/28 (makes it 84¢)

Orville Redenbacher Gourmet Popping Corn, 4.8-13 oz, at $2.45 ($1.22)
-$1/2 Orville Redenbacher’s Popping Corn Yellow Adv. Buy Flyer (store coupon)

-$1/2 Orville Redenbacher’s Cheese Flavored Popping Corn 3 pk +, SS 3/28
-.75/1 Orville Redenbacher’s Cheese Flavored Popping Corn 3 pk +, SS 3/28
-$1.50/4 Conagra Products printable
-$1/4 Conagra Products SS 3/14
-$2/2 Orville Redenbacher Smart pop, printable
$25 Conagra Coupon Book Mail in Rebate wyb $10 of Conagra products
(use (2) .75/1 coupons and $1/2 store coupon makes both FREE)

Smart Balance Spread, tub 13-15oz or Spray 8 oz at $3.09 ($1.54)
-$1/2 Smart Balance Buttery Spreads, RP 3/21 (makes it $1.04)
Free Land O Lakes Spread by Mail in Rebate wyb Smart Balance

Alka Seltzer starting at $2.49
-$2 off Aleve, Midol, Bayer Aspirin, Alka-Seltzer, Green Adv. Flyer (store coupon)
-$1 off Alka-Seltzer Plus products 10 ct + RP 2/21
(use both makes it FREE)

Bayer Aspirin 24ct $2.23
-$2 off Aleve, Midol, Bayer Aspirin, Alka-Seltzer, Green Adv. Flyer (store coupon)
-$1 off Bayer printable
-$1 off Bayer Heart Health Advantage or Bayer aspirin 10 ct + SS 3/21
(use both makes it FREE)

To see a complete list of all the coupon match ups for this week, visit southernsavers.com

All these deal match ups are compliled and found on southernsavers.com, Thanks Jenny!

CVS: Free Trident Gum multi-packs

2010-04-13T06:11:00.000-07:00

CVS has Trident Gum Multi-Packs on sale for $1.50 with a $1 ECB when you buy two packs.

Buy 2 packages and use 2 $1/1 coupons from 4/11 Sunday Insert

Walgreens: Free No Nonsense Knee Highs

2010-04-13T06:09:00.000-07:00

Some Walgreens stores have been reported to have single packs of No Nonsense Knee Highs priced at 2 for $1. With the $1/2 coupon from the 3/21 SmartSource insert you will get these free.

Monday Medical Awareness: Something is Bugging Me, and Biting Me!

2010-04-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

How to Safely Remove Unwanted Pests From Your Environment.

With so many things in our environment that can cause us problems physically, like pesticides, pollution, growth hormones and other things added to our food that can harm us in the long run, it is always nice to find a natural solution to a problem. Especially when the solution actually does solve the problem.

A little over 2 years ago I started to feel something crawl on me....I would look down and there was nothing there. I decided maybe it was time to change the bed sheets...lol.
That would help for maybe one night and then again I felt crawling. At first there was not biting....just crawling..I still could see nothing.
I tried to ignore it and slowly it was DRIVING ME CRAZY!

To make matters worse, I was the only one in the family that could feel the little critters. I decided to search the internet.

Now, at this point I want to praise God above for his direction. There are alot of things on the market that do not work and they can run you alot of money.

But I came across 2 products that really helped and worked.

One Product Called Kleen Green Naturally is a Chemical Free Enzyme Cleaner that is dubbed an Premium Multi-Purpose Cleaner and Insect Solution. It comes in a concentrate that you can dilute for what every use you will need.
I used it in my bath water...I would soak in this every night with my head up under the water so I could soak my scalp and my ears....On the relief! I put it in my shampoo! I used it in my laundry rinse cycle, I also mixed up a spray bottle of this and sprayed my bed every morning , including the floor all around the bed, pillows...etc. Also if I was in an area where I felt activity , in the carpet on a chair etc....it got a spray!

I feel that this product gave me relief and helped me get through this horrible trial.

This next product I think was the CURE for my problem.

This product is called Best Yet from Cedarcide.

You can search the website for a vast amount of information...I talked with the owner and inventor of this wonderful product. He listened to me cry over the phone and offered words of encouragement.

I was using the Natural Pest Control Fogging-Fumigation Technology. I got results from the Best Yet Formula, but not quite enough so the owner suggested I get the pure cedar oil and boost the Best Yet with the pure oil....

THAT WAS IT!

I have had to continue to fog on a regular basis...But we are almost to 0 activity. I still do feel some activity here and there...but I know that all I have to do is fog and it will take care of it.

THERE IS HOPE!

There are some strains of these mites --Some are seriously stubborn...

This is an investment....but I promise it is cheaper than the drugs the doctor is gonna try to put you own because everyone thinks you are crazy!

Don't try to figure out exactly what type of mite you have....just get the stuff and kill the little sucker....

Dollar General Is Now Accepting Printable Coupons

2010-04-09T10:17:00.000-07:00

Good News!! If you are a Dollar General shopper you are now able to use printable coupons.

From a press release issued today:

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., April 09, 2010 - Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is making it even easier for customers to save money by accepting coupons printed from the internet. The discount retailer announced today that all of its stores now accept online coupons.

“Dollar General remains focused on providing customers with convenience and value,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief merchandising officer. “We are pleased to welcome online coupons in our stores. We hope this will make it easier for our customers to save more time and money with their coupons at Dollar General.”

All Dollar General stores honor manufacturers’ and Dollar General store coupons that have been printed online. This is in addition to accepting manufacturers’ and store coupons from newspapers, magazines, direct mail and product packaging.

Walgreens: Free 8×10 Photo Print — today only!

2010-04-09T08:25:00.000-07:00

Today (Friday, April 9, 2010), you can get a free 8×10 Photo Print from Walgreens. Here’s how:

::Upload your 8×10 Photo Print on the Walgreens Photo website and add it to your cart.
::Use coupon code BIG8X10 and choose in-store pickup and your photo print should be absolutely free.

If you want to order in-store, you can print this coupon and take it into the store for a free 8×10 print.

Sea World: Free Day for Active Duty Military!

2010-04-07T14:05:00.000-07:00

Until 12/31/2010, SeaWorld is offering all active duty military from all service branches, active members of a reserve or National Guard unit, and three direct dependents a free day at SeaWorld (at select locations). Fill out this form for your free day and find out what Theme Parks are available for the offer!

Thanks southernsavers.com

Staples: Free ream of copy paper

2010-04-07T09:43:00.000-07:00

Take this coupon into any Staples store by April 10, 2010, to get a free ream of copy paper after rebate. Limit one rebate per household.

Free Chavrie Goat Cheese

2010-04-05T09:22:00.000-07:00

Do you like goat cheese?

Sign up for the Chavrie ‘for the love of goat cheese’ Club and you’ll get a coupon for FREE Chavrie goat cheese!

7 Days of Photo Deals @ Walgreens

2010-04-05T09:19:00.001-07:00

Walgreens 7 Days of Photo Deals are back again! Be sure to check in-store pick up to avoid shipping costs. Remember, these make great gifts!

Monday: FREE 2nd Set of Prints from roll
Tuesday: 11×14 Poster for $1.99
Wednesday: 20 4×6 Prints for FREE
Thursday: 80% off 4×6, 5×7 & 8×10 Collage Prints
Friday: FREE 8×10

Monday Medical Awareness: Tea Tree Oil Will Kill What Ails Ya!

2010-04-05T06:00:00.000-07:00

I have read about Tea Tree Oil for some time now but have never really experienced its benefits until now.

First The Facts:

natural antibacterial disinfectant
cures all three types of infectious organisms :fungus, bacteria, and virus
treats respiratory problems
strengthens the body's immune system

Tea tree oil is amazing!

It can be used to treat the following problems:

skin infections
Acne
Boils and Carbuncles
Warts
Bad Breath, Swollen Gums, and Plaque
Sore Throat and Congestion
Dandruff and Lice
Yeast Infections

Now to explain how I happened to be so excited about this wonderful , natural, God given product!

I had noticed a bump on my face...which turned out to be a wart, I know....yuck!
When I went to the doctor, I asked her about it and she said I'd need to visit an dermatologist. Yuck again.
I had heard of using tea tree oil on warts because we had actually tried it several years ago on a really BIG and NASTY wart....we, being impatient.....didn't give it much time and gave up...but this wart on my face was not very big so I decided to give this tea tree oil another chance.

First night: I applied the oil on the wart and the surrounding area, full strength with a Q-tip. I actually reapplied every 30 minutes for about 4 hours.

Next morning the whole wart had dried up and peeled off....
WHAT?
Yep!
THE WHOLE THING!

Now, I do realize that the wart core is still there and so I am still treating with tea tree oil...but I am confident that the oil will finish the task.

Where Can I Get This Stuff? Just click on the link and you will find several offerings of this awesome stuff.

I am sooo glad I came across Tea Tree Oil and I am going to check into several of its many uses to help us be healthier and happier.

If you have uses for tea tree oil you'd like to share...post in the comments.

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Windex Free This Week At CVS

2010-03-30T07:58:00.000-07:00

There is a new coupon here for $1/1 off Windex. This week Windex is FREE with this printable coupon!
Here’s how:

buy 3 Windex at $2.50 at CVS
Use 3 $1/1 Windex coupons
Submit for the $5.00 SC Johnson Rebate (Rebate can be submitted up to three times.)
Free plus overage after coupons and rebate

KMart Cereal and Milk Deal!

2010-03-24T10:00:00.000-07:00

Could you use 6 boxes of Kellogg's Cereal and 2 gallons of Milk for $6.78?

Here's How to Do the Deal!

Buy 6 Boxes of Kellogg's Cereal for $1.88 a box

Use 3 Coupons $1.50/2 Here

Spend $6.68 plus tax OOP,

Get a catalina for 2 FREE Gallons of MILK!

Sale on the cereal is good through Saturday, catalina deal is good thru 3/10/10

HOT Coupon: Buy One Tropicana Juice, Get One FREE!

2010-03-24T09:53:00.000-07:00

Tropicana has a new program you might be interested in! Tropicana Juicy Rewards!

To participate you will need to set up a Tropicana Juicy Rewards Account for FREE which gives you one-point from the start!

You can then use the point to redeem for a coupon BOGO!

Here are three codes to use to boost your points!

LA73E-CL9W4-1 pt

DOUBL-HTREW-2 pts

DOUBL-TTKFR-2 pts

FREE For Veterans:Outback Steakhouse- Bloomin' Onion...Yummmmm!

2010-03-24T09:32:00.000-07:00

Veterans or Active Military are invited until March 32, 2010, by Outback Steakhouse to come on in and enjoy a FREE Bloomin' Onion.All you need to do is show that military ID and you are in!

Cellfire: New E-Coupons Ready to Download to your Card!

2010-03-24T09:27:00.000-07:00

Cellfire has their NEW eCOUPONS ready starting today! These can be downloaded to your grocery savings card. There are many coupons available that will make for some great deals this month when the items go on sale.Put the sale with an eCoupon and a manufacture coupons and you have a steal. Download them NOW!

Publix: Free Drugs UPDATE! Free Diabetes Medications

2010-03-23T09:49:00.000-07:00

I posted previously about Publix's Generous Free Antiobotic Program!

Publix has gone one above and has begun to offer FREE Diabetes medications as well!

You can get Glucophage Generic, Metformin (500 mg, 850 mg and 1000 mg)

Up to 30-days supply at a time.

There is no limit to refills!

Thanks Publix!

Publix: Perscriptions Filled For FREE

2010-03-23T09:43:00.000-07:00

Publix has offered FREE antiobotics for quites sometime now. I love to shop at Publix, but do live quite a way from them...Because of this, when we get out of the doctor's office, if I have a perscription for a generic drug, my co-payment is usually $8.00, So it is not really advantageous for me to drive a distance to get a free generic drug.

These antibotics are :

Free 14 Day Supply of:

Amoxicillin
Cephalexin (caps and suspension only)
Sufamethoxazole/trimethoprim(SMZ-TMP)
Ciprofloxacin(excluding XR)
Penicillin VK
Ampicillin
Erthromycin Stearate and Ethylsuccinate
Doxycycline Hyclate (Caps)

There are no limits to the number of perscriptions you can have filled and they are FREE!

You might want to keep this list handy if you go to the doctor and see if he or she can write your perscription from this list.

Thanks Publix!

All You Magazine-April 2010 Issue Full of Great Coupons+FREE Coupons

2010-03-23T09:30:00.000-07:00

The April Issue of the "All You Magizine" is out and this is a GREAT month of coupons. There are over $85 worth of coupons in this issue. These coupons are only in the subscription version.

I understand that the subscription version and the one you buy at the store is a little different.

If you are interested in ordering "All You" Subscription, you can do it here.

There are two FREE Coupons in this issue:

Free Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara (up to a $6.47 value)

Free Banquet Family Size Meal Mail-In Offer (up to $2.40 value)

Plus loads of other great coupons!

I love this magazine. Don't just buy this magazine for the coupons, buy it for the awesome articles and recipies!

Some of the articles this month include:

25 Thing You Can Get For FREE
Secrets Of Coupon Pros:
Easy Organizing
Eat To Beat Diabetes
Debunk Internet Health Rumors
Swap, Share, and Save
Teaching Kids Money Smarts
Quick and Easy Recipies
Affordable do-it-yourself projects and smart solutions for your household

And Much much more!