https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com Living, Having fun, and working at Keeping to a Financial Plan! info@savingadvice.com yummy en-us https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2009/11/29/not-prescription-anymore-tmi-and-milk-ra_55439/ I'm grumpy irritable and not every comfortable. <br /> <br /> Two courses of antibiotics back to back have lead to the necessity to buy something else at that drug store. <br /> <br /> Once upon a time that something was prescription and I'd have paid $10 - now thanks to them delisting it I get to pay... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:15:22 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2009/11/19/request-for-help-ie-online-votes-please-_55215/ I'm volunteering with a cat rescue group that is trying to get a grant from an insurance company (finally an insurance company giving away money). Its one of those insane get folks to vote deals... Pain in the butt and leads to posts like this one. <br /> <br /> If you can vote (daily or once,... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:03:46 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2009/11/14/glad-my-doing-your-job-wasnt-a-problem-f_55092/ Went to home depot and used the self service kiosk tonight. Said (silly of me to I admit) to the cashier that is there for the self service folks on the way out "thanks" - her response - "no problem" my answer "i should think so". <br /> <br /> she did squat - glad it didn't inconvenience her... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:55:54 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2009/11/07/tide-_54911/ So why if tide is a premium laundry product do they need to make a stain release in wash booster? <br /> <br /> Are they saying it isn't so good anymore? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:13:38 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2009/09/30/creepy-credit-card-guys-at-the-grocery-s_53954/ the creepy little "have a free bag of cookies" if you sign up for mastercard guy at my local supermarket. A chain that William Shatner used to do ads for. <br /> <br /> I avoided eye contact. I avoided looking in his direction. Still he entered my space and asked if I had a PC Mastercard. I... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:46:35 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/11/24/did-i-miss-the-memo_45429/ I just booked a hotel room in London, Ontario and got this message:<br /> <br /> Now that you've booked your stay at Econo Lodge®, don't forget to pack your laptop. Because now Econo Lodge® hotels in the U.S. offer free wireless Internet hotspots.<br /> <br /> So when did we become the 51st state? Did... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:42:09 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/10/22/fiesta-fiesta-and-some-kitchen-kraft_44348/ One of the fun parts about being careful with my money is being able to enjoy things I really like. <br /> <br /> Here are some of my new fiesta pieces.Thift stores, and antique stores are where I found these beauties<br /> <br /> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2962430987_2a483e7f74.jpg"><img hspace="5" src="https://www.savingadvice.com/blogs/image.php?blog=2713&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3003%2F2962430987_2a483e7f74.jpg&&" alt="" align="" border="2" /></a><br /> <br /> And here are some more treasures <br /> <br /> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2963327842_92e0a37d64.jpg<br /> "><img hspace="5" src="https://www.savingadvice.com/blogs/image.php?blog=2713&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3029%2F2963327842_92e0a37d64.jpg%0D%0A&&" alt="" align="" border="2" /></a><br /> <br /> Who says you can't... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:37:34 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/10/09/recession-busters-make-your-own-biscuit-_43946/ <br /> Why pay someone to make biscuit mix for you when its this easy:<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.savingadvice.com/blogs/image.php?blog=2713&id=4679&original=1"><img hspace="5" src="https://www.savingadvice.com/blogs/image.php?blog=2713&id=4679&&" alt="" align="" border="2" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> Homemade Bisquick<br /> 10 cup flour<br /> 1/3 cup baking powder<br /> 1/4 cup sugar<br /> 1 tablespoon salt<br /> 2 cups shortening <br /> <br /> Mix together til crumbly. Store in a a covered container.<br /> <br /> Use in any... Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:07:21 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/10/09/recession-busters-no-more-minute-rice-_43944/ <a href="https://www.savingadvice.com/blogs/image.php?blog=2713&id=4677&original=1"><img hspace="5" src="https://www.savingadvice.com/blogs/image.php?blog=2713&id=4677&&" alt="" align="" border="2" /></a><br /> <br /> If you buy minute rice (or other instant rice) - learn how to cook it yourself from regular rice. You'll save money and it will still be pretty convenient - and you can do what I do and make twice as much rice as you need. Rice freezes nicely. So freeze the extra rice and have... Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:58:13 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/09/19/just-try-to-use-coupons-and-price-match-_43309/ Monday I tried to pricematch and use coupons at walmart. The "cashier police" stopped me from doing that as that's one deal on top of another .. and once can't do that. Since I've done this many times at Walmart I let them reverse the items (all 9 boxes of cling wrap) and just bought... Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:29:52 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/08/31/coupons-and-pricematching-halved-my-shop_42726/ Went to walmart today and did a whole bunch of price matching and couponing.<br /> <br /> Hard to know what exactly I saved with price matching but here are the highlights.<br /> <br /> Royale TP - $8.57 each or so .. pricematched with shoppers $4.88 and used 2 $1 off coupons<br /> <br /> Ritz crackers with the... Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:43:34 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/07/16/hose-the-folks-at-home_41179/ I know sellers on ebay quite often sell low and do high shipping to maximize profits. <br /> <br /> However this takes the cake.<br /> <br /> <div style="display:none;">Text is http://stores.ebay.ca/bahawaters and Link is </div><a href="http://stores.ebay.ca/bahawaters" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://stores.ebay.ca/bahawaters</a><br /> <br /> She ships to the US for $25 and she ships internationally to Canada for $50.. however she's canadian.. <br /> <br /> I'm ashamed. And not buying from her. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:35:11 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/04/26/some-cashiers-are-funny_38268/ The cashier I had at Dominion last night was funny. I think she was Polish or some such - she had an accent that made me think Europe. She was likely in her 60's. <br /> <br /> She was very approving of my choice of strawberries and commented that the ones I found looked excellent. I lapped... Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:17:38 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/04/24/not-sure-they-got-the-concept_38203/ ... of earth day that is. Future Shop (one of the Best Buy companies) mailed me a flyer with "earth day savings". <br /> <br /> Um.. how about including it in your regular weekly flyer or emailing it rather than killing more trees by sending out paper flyers.... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:12:44 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/03/29/why-not-offer-a-free-supper_37105/ The Wendy's on my route home had a sign up tonight "this friday, free breakast 6am to 10:30am. <br /> <br /> To bad I saw the sign at 7pm tonight.<br /> <br /> The route I take to work is different than the route I take home. Didn't go past it this morning - turned off that road one measily (but long) block before. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:27:11 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/03/28/cross-dressing-and-sale-thoughts_37082/ Did some gender bending at the shoe store when I bought a pair of mens dockers for me. I wanted flat black comfie lace up shoes that weren't runners.<br /> <br /> *note to self - hard to find in March in ladies*<br /> <br /> Found nothing in ladies I liked. Tried two pairs on in mens and OMG these dockers... Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:50:01 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/03/25/nestle-contest-grand-prize-is-worth-60_37017/ Nestle want me to fill out a survey for Coffee Mate. <br /> <br /> I read what the prize is:<br /> <br /> <br /> <i>The Grand Prize consists of a one (1) year supply of Coffee-Mate (provided in the form of 12 coupons, one (1) per month) valued at $60.00CAD.</i><br /> <br /> Come on Nestle.. its pretty sad when a contest... Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:59:46 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/03/14/creepy-sales-person_36604/ Went to the Brick for a quick look at sofa's. Walked in. Smiled to a few people - they let me alone!!!!<br /> <br /> Then this one sales guy sees me approaches me and talks to me. After the pleasantries I say no I don't need any help and keep walking. Well he starts following me about 15 feet... Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:40:37 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/03/10/pot-luck_36460/ Went to a pot luck on Sunday. Ended up with the pillsbury premade cookie dough. already cut up for me. <br /> <br /> An extravagence at about $3.50 - but I had no butter (and normally don't use it)and , no chocolate chips - and cookie makings in my house are dangerous - they get eaten.<br /> <br /> I... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:54:49 PST yummy https://yummysaves.savingadvice.com/2008/03/08/nice-mail-day_36390/ Got a notice to pick up a letter at the post office. Not the one near me but one about a mile away - makes no sense.. but that's the post office for you...<br /> <br /> Also got my staples $30 rebate and a free product coupon for coffee mate!<br /> <br /> A nice mail day <img src="https://www.savingadvice.com/forums/core/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" /><br /> <br /> Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:52:04 PST yummy