RADIO RECAP: OSCAR NOMINATIONS, CHILD SUPPORT AND HAVING AN OPEN RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR CHILDREN
I have to say that Sunday’s radio show was my favorite thus far. (But in all honesty, I can see myself saying that about every radio show because next weeks topic is HOT.) We had a great turn out this week with over 50+ live viewers. For the second week of the new radio show [...]
MY FRUGAL DINING ROOM MAKEOVER
I have been without a formal dining room for over a year now. When we moved from Alabama to Florida we gave away our gently used dining room set (that was given to us for free) because there was absolutely no where to fit in our storage unit. Now, a year-and-a-half later, I am beyond [...]
STANDING ON MY SOAPBOX: MY OPINION ON MTVs 16 & PREGNANT
I was a teen mother. I make no qualms about it, nor do I hide the fact that I was. There are no if’s, and’s or but’s about my story. Straight to the point: I had my first child when I was 18 and then turned around and had another baby when I was 19. [...]
CREATING A COUPON BINDER + A DOWNLOAD
My favorite coupon organizational method is the coupon binder. I have wavered back and forth between all of the couponing methods but this one has afforded me the convenience that I need whether I’m going grocery shopping by myself or with my children in tow.
There are many different ways to organize your coupon binder.
Some systems [...]
THE ANATOMY OF A COUPON BINDER
In a previous post, I gave my readers the chance to download my Penny Pinching Diva Coupon Binder Dividers. The response and downloads from that post was overwhelming so I have decided to show you exactly how my coupon binder looks, and the supplies that you would need to make your own. Not every coupon [...]
SCALING BACK YOUR GROCERY BILL BY MENU PLANNING
I am an avid supporter of menu planning. I even wrote an article on menu planning over a year ago. For 2010 I have decided to do a year long series of getting “frugally fit.” 2010 is going to be a year where a lot of families will need to tighten their budget. It is [...]
SURVIVING ON ONE INCOME IN A TWO INCOME SOCIETY
With the rise in unemployment hitting all time highs, it’s affecting a lot of families in a negative way. Companies have gone on hiring freezes and raises/bonuses are becoming few and far between. Budget cuts are taking affect and families are finding themselves going from two incomes to one, or one income to none. A [...]
$.04 CREST TOOTHPASTE AT WALGREENS
Here is a great toothpaste deal at Walgreens.
Crest Cavity Protection 6.4oz is priced at $2.29.
Use the $1.50 coupon in the algreens February coupon booklet.
Combine it with the $.75 off coupon from February 7th P&G insert.
After both coupons pay $.04 out of pocket!
Thank you to The Krazy Coupon Lady for this tip....
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FREE CARD FOR KIDS FROM HALLMARK
I am a card person. I love sending them and I love receiving them. I send them out for holidays and then "just because."
Now through March 14th you can select one free card from the Hallmark Kids Collection. (There are 9 designs to choose from.) Go here for more details.
Thank you to It's Hip 2 Save for this freebie....
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KEEBLER FUDGE SHOPPE COOKIES $.52 AT TARGET
Uh oh, this is a snackers dream. Target has a great gift card deal this week on Keebler products. When you buy 5 products you will get a $5 Target gift card.
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Fudge Sticks and the Fudge Shoppe Grasshopper cookies are priced at $1.52 per box.
Buy five packages of these cookies and pay $7.60 out of pocket. After you receive your $5 Target gift card these cookies will only be $.52 per pack. No coupons required!
Thank you to It's Hip 2 Save for this deal scenario....
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CATCH CLEARANCE SALES & STOCK UP FOR VALENTINES 2011
Whenever a holiday passes I'm always doing my best to think ahead to the next year's festivities. Valentine's Day is no different. The day after Valentine's yields a lot of marked down merchandise, sometimes as much as 75% off. With a little planning, you can buy the majority, if not all, of next years holiday supplies this year.
Below is a list of items that can be purchased now and saveD for later or used throughout the year.
Valentines cards. This goes for both personal use and your children's school use. I have two sons that are cur...
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CREATING A COUPON BINDER + A DOWNLOAD
My favorite coupon organizational method is the coupon binder. I have wavered back and forth between all of the couponing methods but this one has afforded me the convenience that I need whether I'm going grocery shopping by myself or with my children in tow.
There are many different ways to organize your coupon binder.
Some systems are simple and some are very detailed oriented. Three of the most common ways to organize the coupons in your binder are:
Alphabetically: A common way to organize the coupons in your binder is in alphabetica...
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NEW $.75 OFF OF DOLE SALAD COUPON
In my household, I am big on incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables into our meals. It is very rare that you will find a good coupon for money off of fresh fruits or vegetables. I was really happy when I saw that a coupon for Dole had be released.
You can now get $.75 off of any Dole salad mix.
If you combine this coupon with a good grocery store sale and you could potentially get some very cheap produce for your family.
Thank you to It's Hip 2 Save for this coupon alert....
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$.99 SCRUBBING BUBBLES AUTOMATIC SHOWER CLEANER AT TARGET
Although cleaning bathrooms is one of my least favorite chores, (let's face it, with a house full of boys this can easily be the most disgusting chore), I am always looking for products to make it easier.
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner is priced at $12.99 this week.
Use the $7.00 off coupon from here.
Combined with the $5.00 Target gift card coupon from the November 15th SmartSource.
After gift card and coupon this will be just $.99! I have never tried this product before, but for $.99 this will definitely be in my close...
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VALENTINE’S PARTY PICTURE POST {LINK YOUR VDAY POST}
For every holiday, no matter how big or small, I always throw a small party at home for just my boys. I try to keep it simple and prepare a new recipe, make a dessert with them, play a game and then give them a treat bag. I started this tradition a few years ago when I had my baby boy. He was born right before Halloween and we couldn't go trick-or-treating. I have been doing it ever since.
This year I decided that our new dessert recipe would be Tye Dyed Cupcakes.
They were really easy and simpe to make. (I will be posting the recipe fo...
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COUPON INSERT PREVIEW FOR FEBRUARY 14TH
Here is the upcoming coupon insert preview for this Sunday, February 14th. There will be one insert in this weeks newspaper. This weeks coupon insert is a Red Plum.
RedPlum (RP 2/14/10)
$1/2 Angel Soft Toilet Paper, exp. 5-14-10
$1/1 Aussie Product, exp. 3-31-10
$0.60/1 Bertolli Pasta Sauce, exp. 3-14-10
$1/1 Brown Gold Product, exp. 12-31-10
$1/1 Centrum Cardio, exp. 4-30-10
$3/1 Centrum Ultra, exp. 4-30-10
$1/1 Centrum Ultra, exp. 4-30-10
$1/1 Crisco Olive Oil, exp. 4-30-10
$1/2 Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeat, exp...
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DOWNLOADABLE MENU PLAN FORM
I recently wrote an article on how you could save money on your grocery bill by making a menu plan each week. I know that it helps me to stay organized throughout the week if I have my menu plan displayed in an obvious spot. I usually just write my menu down on a plain sheet of paper and attach it to my refrigerator with a magnet. I decided to make a menu planning sheet today that is cute (because I love stationary) and functional.
If you're looking for a way to organize your weekly menu plan, please feel free to download my menu plan template...
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NEW JCPENNEY COUPON FOR $10 OFF OF $10
This is a great coupon code that I take advantage of everytime it comes out to score a cheap item at JC Penney's. Go to JCPenney.com to browse the items online. When you're read to check out use the code TEN4YOU. Shipping starts at around $4.50.
If you use this code, let me know what you get in the comments!
Thank you to It's Hip 2 Save for this coupon alert....
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EXECUTEES AND CUSTOM MADE SHIRTS GO HAND-IN-HAND
Whenever I get the chance to promote women owned businesses I get really excited. I have found a lot of nice products made entirely by women and they are made of some of the best quality materials around. This is how I felt when I found the company Executees. Owned by Tracy Wright ,she makes some of the best custom, embellished t-shirts that I have seen.
A little bit of information about Executees:
Executees is the place to shop for premium quality embellished t-shirts, apparel and accessories. Executees uses larger sized Swarovski Crys...
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VALENTINES DAY EXTRAVAGANZA GIVEAWAY
I'm very excited for Valentine's Day this year. (Not because I am a big stickler on celebrating it, because in all actuality it is one of my least favorite holidays.) The reason I am excited is I get the chance to host a Valentine's Day Extravaganza on my website for my readers.
I have six really nice prizes to give away.
The Valentine's Day extravaganza giveaway gets even better. How? Because it is going to coincide with my very first radio show. In order to win the prizes listed below, you will have to leave a comment on their respect...
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$2.00 OFF BOOGIE WIPES PRINTABLE COUPON
I am a HUGE fan of Boogie Wipes. I got the chance to review them last year, and I have been purchasing them ever since. The menthol ones are very good for when your children have a runny and a stuffy nose.
There is currently a $2.00 off coupon for Boogie Wipes that expires on February 15th.
Print this and take this to Wal-Mart. My local Wal-Mart has these for about $4 a pack and they come in really neat scents like grape. So you no longer hav to chase your kids around to get those boogies.
Thanks to MomDot for this coupon alert....
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VENUS RAZORS & OLAY BODY WASH $.83 EACH AT TARGET
When I saw this deal posting I nearly fell over in my seat. You can get 6 full sized products at Target this week for $.83 each after coupons and gift cards.
How?
Target has two very good gift card promotions running this week:
When you buy 3 Olay Total Effects Body Wash you will receive a $5.00 Target Gift Card.
When you buy 2 Gillette/Venus razors you will receive $5.00 Target Gift Card.
Deal scenario:
Buy 3 Olay Total Effects Body wash for $5.49 each.
Buy 3 Venus Embrace Razor for $6.99 each.
Use 3 coupons for a free O...
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