tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75791383917201142702024-03-19T22:34:04.421-07:00Money Saving MainersFind out about local deals and money saving opportunities in the state of Maine. Stores we ACTUALLY shop at!Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-41371770910774073732010-05-10T15:03:00.000-07:002010-05-10T15:03:01.083-07:00Freebie: Personalized Mouse Pad from Rite Aid<span id="spellcheckMessage">http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html</span>Get a coupon for a <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://my.adperk.com/splash/d30b50da/index.html">FREE personalized Mouse Pad</a>. All you have to do is watch the Fuji Film at the Video Values site. These mouse pads normally cost around $12.99.<br />
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The coupon can be used in-store or you can create your mouse pad at RiteAid.com (If you order online and choose to pick-up in-store. shipping is FREE)<br />
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This coupon EXPIRES June 30, 2010.delanismummahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09898729283561625281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-29982357680169526952010-05-10T08:29:00.000-07:002010-05-10T08:29:57.441-07:00Freebie: Digital Subscription to Mothering MagazineGet a <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="https://www.qfie.com/mmag/clsMMneword2.asp?strAspreason=102&PubCode=MTHR&TrackCode=JDIG&PubType=digital">FREE 1 year DIGITAL subscription to Mothering Magazine</a> when you use<br />
coupon code: CDIGM<br />
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Go online to<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://cvs.com/"> CVS and log-in or create new account</a><br />
Attach your Extra Care Card to account <br />
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Thanks to <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://freebies4mom.com/">Freebies 4 Mom</a>!!delanismummahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09898729283561625281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-66407891784313936892010-05-10T05:53:00.000-07:002010-05-10T08:27:31.093-07:00Freebie: Pedometer from Nature's Bounty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vItrtFmc87hRyq7xKEX_SUyh0W8qofOeLfs3VvNPK-BkYDVeGCyrs4sOCoLX7XOm9WQbp_TvHzhmKephXo5jcr-P5vZvPITY28Tiy-LDC2YHj64K8kitDl5oMhpI2ZyqmRSTH3TeEts/s1600/pedometerbanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vItrtFmc87hRyq7xKEX_SUyh0W8qofOeLfs3VvNPK-BkYDVeGCyrs4sOCoLX7XOm9WQbp_TvHzhmKephXo5jcr-P5vZvPITY28Tiy-LDC2YHj64K8kitDl5oMhpI2ZyqmRSTH3TeEts/s320/pedometerbanner.jpg" /></a></div>Sign-up for <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://naturesbounty.com/pages/freepedometer.aspx">Nature's Bounty mailing list</a> and receive a FREE pedometer!!delanismummahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09898729283561625281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-19922419873820683002010-05-09T10:47:00.000-07:002010-05-09T10:50:21.570-07:00Coupon Code: 15% off Mineralicious! Mineral Makeup for Mother's Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmtjyazMxQ3Mlzlz_C8ZLyQ_BtkaFUFgb-3UG604un4HVmAjF6KxSiXy5AeBsc-97orDjjxEYsptSeoEIutDTmje0Pe7Tb_pv6HqstUKfcpKaSCfx2S-krf79dSjm3hlERlhiD3vYhxss/s1600/1mineralicious.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmtjyazMxQ3Mlzlz_C8ZLyQ_BtkaFUFgb-3UG604un4HVmAjF6KxSiXy5AeBsc-97orDjjxEYsptSeoEIutDTmje0Pe7Tb_pv6HqstUKfcpKaSCfx2S-krf79dSjm3hlERlhiD3vYhxss/s320/1mineralicious.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469328891020482338" border="0" /></a>This is my favorite kind of makeup!<br /><br /><a href="http://maine-mineral-makeup.blogspot.com">15% off in honor of Mother's Day at Mineralicious! Mineral Makeup!</a><br /><br /><span id="profile_status">Discount not valid on Consultant Kits, Diva Discount Club or Color of the Month Club</span>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-36893185082683225332010-05-03T08:06:00.000-07:002010-05-03T08:11:42.240-07:00Freebie: Walt Disney Records 50 Days of Disney Music<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii9f6pWseHUZ1bn4TAkkqtHIXFlyFJ4IQgFM3-vL4bf9sNQtqLVllanCRX6KijUXy8WoZnRfcgU5WHQVSApL9BMz0V7aVSN6kvkA5EfblfU1VDfsn21zPUOLnNNboYGSAYkdRXhNKxuN4/s1600/Walt+Disney+Records.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii9f6pWseHUZ1bn4TAkkqtHIXFlyFJ4IQgFM3-vL4bf9sNQtqLVllanCRX6KijUXy8WoZnRfcgU5WHQVSApL9BMz0V7aVSN6kvkA5EfblfU1VDfsn21zPUOLnNNboYGSAYkdRXhNKxuN4/s320/Walt+Disney+Records.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467060579721651442" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/disneymusic">Walt Disney Records</a> is giving away a free MP3 of a Disney song every day for the next 50 days. The first one was just announced. Phineas and Ferb - "Squirrels in My Pants". "Like" their page on Facebook to see the freebie each day!<br /><br />This came out just in time too! My two boys have a hard time NOT annoying each other, so we just ordered them each an MP3 player (using Amazon.com gift cards from <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/jlw0427">Swagbucks</a>!) to listen to to help tune each other out during tough times. I've been trying to decide what to put on the Mp3 Players when they arrive, and now I've started a collection of kid friendly music!<br /><br />Thanks Disney!Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-19713034837125556482010-04-28T09:02:00.001-07:002010-04-28T09:05:07.930-07:00Free Sample: Dove Damage Therapy Conditioner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRV3zItjQw6yNJGJGgNDPWh71BxW6R9DyM7lVEiy2uhyphenhyphenYaoeEUAPMyPt5k8hdfHTnboZxMTpViSKeRMw6QPVQZMyRYX04-juDd6Cd9uJBSD03cBbaPfMU0S3OxrpThpy73m6h1FmtqePA/s1600/Dove+Damage+Therapy.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRV3zItjQw6yNJGJGgNDPWh71BxW6R9DyM7lVEiy2uhyphenhyphenYaoeEUAPMyPt5k8hdfHTnboZxMTpViSKeRMw6QPVQZMyRYX04-juDd6Cd9uJBSD03cBbaPfMU0S3OxrpThpy73m6h1FmtqePA/s320/Dove+Damage+Therapy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465219511363685778" border="0" /></a><br />We love free samples from Dove! Sign up now for the freebie they just announced on their Facebook Page!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dove.us/#/haircare/free_sample.aspx">Dove Damage Therapy</a> - you can choose from Intensive Repair and Daily MoistureJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-71783544487212584742010-04-27T15:49:00.000-07:002010-04-27T15:53:11.836-07:00Limited Time: Arm & Hammer Clumping Litter $10.50 in Coupons!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQO_8-RdjaOeXfb4GybLkYNtQ4k7X3t1Yx6_Dps-1hzsMzS40_EBbN-yJezDWKdhfr1g1iQYUvL1SV-q6vGGBgthBd6Qp1Bg5_vFFksd5xoZQ2flXPBH2ElCIrPUYIGhML0MvedHM3TsE/s1600/Arm+n+Hammer.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQO_8-RdjaOeXfb4GybLkYNtQ4k7X3t1Yx6_Dps-1hzsMzS40_EBbN-yJezDWKdhfr1g1iQYUvL1SV-q6vGGBgthBd6Qp1Bg5_vFFksd5xoZQ2flXPBH2ElCIrPUYIGhML0MvedHM3TsE/s320/Arm+n+Hammer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464953688562978770" border="0" /></a><br />Sign up for over $10 in <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/4801/CD2155/">FREE coupons for Arm & Hammer Clumping cat litter</a>!<br /><br />I hear a rumor this offer won't be valid after Friday, so hurry!Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-10866044378995483792010-04-27T11:31:00.000-07:002010-04-27T11:43:11.457-07:00FREE CARD @ Kodak Gallery, Pay .99 shippingGet a FREE 5x7 folded greeting card at Kodak Gallery!! Use coupons code 4MOM, then pay .99 cent shipping. Even though this is a promotion for Mother's Day, coupon works on ANY 5x7 folded greeting card. This offer expires May 4th!!<br /><br />link:<br /><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/category.jsp?parentCatId=Products&catId=Cards&cm_mmc=Affilate_-_CJ_-_2734597_-_10574745&sourceId=93687970703">http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/category.jsp?parentCatId=Products&catId=Cards&cm_mmc=Affilate_-_CJ_-_2734597_-_10574745&sourceId=93687970703</a><br /><br /><br />REMBER if you are a new customer to Kodak Gallery, you also can get 50 FREE prints!!<br /><br />link:<br /><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/lp/new-member-offer-a/offer.jsp?cm_mmc=Affilate_-_CJ_-_2734597_-_10476874&sourceId=93687970703">http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/lp/new-member-offer-a/offer.jsp?cm_mmc=Affilate_-_CJ_-_2734597_-_10476874&sourceId=93687970703</a><br /><br /><br />Big Thanks goes out to <a href="http://freebies4mom.com">Freebies 4 Mom</a> for this deal!!delanismummahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09898729283561625281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-14033655938872512412010-04-27T10:51:00.000-07:002010-04-27T11:41:47.928-07:00Contributor Bio: Desiree S.Hi everyone!! My name is Desiree and I will be posting deals/freebies. I live in Canaan, Maine with my fiance Harry and our beautiful daughter, Delani. I am currently a stay-at-home mom and love it!<br /><br />My journey to save money began when I found out I was pregnant. It began with saving money on baby items, and grew to saving money all around the budget. I love to save money because this is what allows me to stay home with Delani!! I view saving money as "my job", because with only Harry's income, I have to make every dollar stretch.<br /><br />My number one favorite way to save money: COUPONS!!! To me, this is "free" money. By pairing coupons with sales and other deals, you can get a lot for almost nothing!! Who doesn't like that? In close second, comes buying second-hand or used clothing. This is especially money-saving when you have a little one!<br /><br />Well, I hope that I can help everyone save some money because who doesn't love spending less and getting more!!delanismummahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09898729283561625281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-8882549977539555822010-04-26T20:29:00.000-07:002010-04-26T20:29:00.128-07:00Free Sample: Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Detergent<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVKHvLWG8AzdNHq12zBCZrJRx3l2faPh_vZvMjL1b3bAP3onpw35bVCw9PzqZY2h757pJT6yEc6Y85fGBJ5PpqxXeWsOzme9R4mYADrCVrzsSff-PDZgOvkffugWGGyrNnGxUrCvUA1Q/s1600/Purex+3+in+1.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVKHvLWG8AzdNHq12zBCZrJRx3l2faPh_vZvMjL1b3bAP3onpw35bVCw9PzqZY2h757pJT6yEc6Y85fGBJ5PpqxXeWsOzme9R4mYADrCVrzsSff-PDZgOvkffugWGGyrNnGxUrCvUA1Q/s320/Purex+3+in+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464577954084201714" border="0" /></a><br />Sign up now for a <a href="http://www.trypurex.com/Purex_3-in-1_Free_Sample/">Free sample of Purex 3-in-1</a> laundry detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets! This sample is 2 sheets, I've received one of these samples in the past, and they were ok, the fragrance lasted really well on my laundry, though I normally use dye and fragrance free detergent, so that may be why the fragrance seemed so strong to me!<br /><br />Anyway, don't miss out, I just signed up for this one so it's still valid!Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-59319316357782582722010-04-26T18:53:00.000-07:002010-04-26T18:53:00.734-07:00Free Sample: Nescafe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIEK7abeindhlKn9aPiBdy3oXSKI4hR-hw_K53yepRCfN9axX-shccUg0iRqfHZ39mvRCUbDfDtI9LmpLVQ_REdULqo2c8pf7CYbSdoJRKH5CYu7kQhgf6-l_ukvRo0CkwEDJsJQ1hpLY/s1600/nescafe_02242010131437.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIEK7abeindhlKn9aPiBdy3oXSKI4hR-hw_K53yepRCfN9axX-shccUg0iRqfHZ39mvRCUbDfDtI9LmpLVQ_REdULqo2c8pf7CYbSdoJRKH5CYu7kQhgf6-l_ukvRo0CkwEDJsJQ1hpLY/s320/nescafe_02242010131437.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464583307727427762" border="0" /></a><br />This will be the third time I've managed to snag this great freebie! A pack of 6 different <a href="http://smartchoice.tasterschoice.com/?CMP=KNC-gppcsampling#/Try_It_On_Us/">Nescafe instant coffee samples</a>!<br /><br />I'm not a big instant coffee drinker, but sometimes these will "fix" a bad/weak cup of coffee, so they are great to have around! They are also good for adding coffee flavor to other drinks!Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-19075766354414913422010-04-26T15:42:00.000-07:002010-04-28T13:34:40.602-07:00Free Sample: Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Lotion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ksIR1RA6LZ5qQ5zPYDWpzmK32WZjq03nM32fOE-jPYK7ZZci0ikrOFBs7JeBrdGkCinSdQ6A9hRSzUNcsVwfSsVsOcQi-mhTCO_O6uFNQA83uZPNvxtGrXkYxbNTt9RXgwj0j6le3kw/s1600/Eucerin.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ksIR1RA6LZ5qQ5zPYDWpzmK32WZjq03nM32fOE-jPYK7ZZci0ikrOFBs7JeBrdGkCinSdQ6A9hRSzUNcsVwfSsVsOcQi-mhTCO_O6uFNQA83uZPNvxtGrXkYxbNTt9RXgwj0j6le3kw/s320/Eucerin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464580390353211714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Walmart has a great freebie! I just signed up for some <a href="http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid86827.aspx">Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Lotion</a>! Click the link to sign up for yours today!<br /><br /><br />Edited: You can get this directly from the manufacturer's website now too! <a href="http://www.eucerinus.com/skinfirst/dsbsample.php">Click here to sign up!</a>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-89728887575972785752010-04-26T15:24:00.000-07:002010-04-26T15:29:04.235-07:00Free Address Labels from Vistaprint - Limited Time!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNElyU6NNjRFPJ_gYdvmVhF7oSsYRCTOX6LLo76plin9t84M4UjWmUXYZfK5ZQ8T4YSA66PgBzSX2pGDXab8xtpRO99McsjgWfl101LsM3Kzi5jGIqNiDqtvACsYaGEYaXgkBJr3lP5cM/s1600/Vistaprint+Address+Labels.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 128px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNElyU6NNjRFPJ_gYdvmVhF7oSsYRCTOX6LLo76plin9t84M4UjWmUXYZfK5ZQ8T4YSA66PgBzSX2pGDXab8xtpRO99McsjgWfl101LsM3Kzi5jGIqNiDqtvACsYaGEYaXgkBJr3lP5cM/s320/Vistaprint+Address+Labels.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464575885587258706" border="0" /></a><br /> Check out <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/4522/CD2155/">Vistaprint.com</a> for a great deal on Return Address Labels!<br /><br />They are free, you just pay shipping!<br /><br />Shop through your Upromise toolbar and get 5% back for College!Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-69853123513194873842010-04-02T04:58:00.000-07:002010-04-02T04:58:00.779-07:00Healthful Eating on a Budget (Part 2)Note: This is part 2 of a 2 part essay, to read part 1 click here<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">----------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />While it is possible to grow a good deal of food at home in containers or a garden, there will always be food items that you are just not able to grow or produce for yourself. For the foods that still need to be purchased, consumers can save money on them by using coupons. Many people do not understand how to use coupons, causing them to believe that they are not worth the time it takes to find them. However, once the proper way to use coupons is learned, consumers can save a lot of money on food and other items that are needed. There are many places that one can find coupons.<br /><br />Traditionally, people think of finding coupons in the Sunday paper, which is still a reliable source for finding them. Coupons can also be printed off the computer from various websites such as <a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/index.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20&cid=0&bid=1091490001">Coupons.com</a>, <a href="http://smartsource.com/">SmartSource.com</a>, <a href="http://redplum.com/">RedPlum.com</a>, and even directly from different manufacturers’ websites. Many people mistakenly believe that there is nothing more to using coupons than clipping them and then using them. However, there are occasionally situations when it would be in their best interest to avoid using a coupon that they may have.<br /><br />According to Mommy Savers (2007), “You will need to become coupon-savvy in order to recognize when coupons are a good deal and when they’re not”. (<a href="http://www.mommysavers.com/frugal-food-recipes/perfecting-art-couponing.shtml">Perfecting the Art of Couponing: How to Use Coupons, para. 2</a>). Coupons are more effective when used in stores that will double them, meaning people can receive twice the value for one coupon. Coupons can also be paired up with sales, and store deals, to increase the savings. Shaw’s supermarkets will double coupons with a value up to 99 cents. In this case, it is better to have a coupon worth 75 cents than one worth $1. Once the value is doubles, consumers will end up receiving $1.50 of the normal purchase price. People should also always remember to purchase the smallest item allowed by the coupon to increase savings by volume.<br /><br />In order to maximize the savings, and decrease the frustration that can result from trying to use a variety of coupons, it is best to find an organizational method that suits each person’s individuality. Many people use a three ring binder with trading card sleeves and tabbed dividers to keep their coupons organized, whereas others use a simple accordion style folder or a small file box. After finding a method that works effectively, it will become much easier to save money and plan shopping trips, and also to plan menus around the use of the coupons.<br /><br />When planning a shopping list, keep in mind which local stores are having sales, and which coupons are available for the sale items. Using coupons on sale items is a good way to get the best possible price and to save money. This method is especially effective if the store also happens to be participating in a Catalina deal. A Catalina deal is when purchased items meet a predetermined requirement (usually $20 or $25 of participating items). Then, at the check out, the purchaser will receive a certain dollar amount off on their next shopping trip. These coupons can be “rolled-over” and used for multiple trips through the checkout, at the same store, to increase their savings. I have been known to take three or four trips through the check out, in one day, to take advantage of these Catalina deals, just to go in one more time to buy other items that were needed that I either did not have a coupon for, or were not part of a current store deal. On my best day I brought home over $140 worth of groceries and personal care products, but I only spent a little more than $16.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">When it is possible to find really good deals on fruits and vegetables do not pass it up just because of the fear that they will go bad before they can be used up. Berries can be spread out and frozen, and then bagged for storage. Many other fruits can be frozen and saved for future use, as well. <a href="http://www.5dollardinners.com/">Erin Chase</a> ("The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook", 2009) stated, “Frozen fresh fruit is best used to make smoothies or for baking, as it tends to turn ‘mushy’ as it thaws” (p.31).</div><br />Building a stockpile is probably the most important part of saving money on food. A stockpile is exactly what it sounds like—a large collection of products that are used regularly. Some people stockpile toilet paper or canned foods, while others stockpile diapers and other items. By using coupons in conjunction with deals and sales, and purchasing items that a family will use regularly, instead of just whatever happens to be on sale, a stockpile will slowly be built. By purchasing items when they can be obtained at their absolute lowest price, and building a stockpile of non-perishable foods and other items such as toiletries (shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, etc.), then room can be freed in the budget for healthier items, such as fresh, organic fruits and vegetables. Having an established stockpile helps to cut down on costs because when a person sits down to plan out their weekly or monthly menus (a very important part of saving money) they can check their stockpile, the current sales fliers, and available coupons to see what they have and what is inexpensive that they can pick up to complete meals for the least amount of money possible.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Although healthy food costs more, people can indeed eat healthy without breaking the bank. By shopping sales, and taking advantage of deals to stock up on non-perishable items that are used frequently, people can easily free up money from those areas of their budget to make room for the more expensive fresh and healthy foods that their family will thrive on.</div></div>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-76637803347611937122010-03-30T04:52:00.000-07:002010-03-30T04:58:43.899-07:00Healthful Eating on a Budget (Part 1)Note: This will be a two part series, based on an essay I wrote for one of my college classes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">----------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">In today’s economy it is equally important to remain healthy and to save money. One of the most important things people can do to keep themselves and their family healthy is to maintain a healthy diet. Most people believe that when their household budget is tight, they will not be able to afford to eat healthily. Even though healthy foods cost more, they can eat healthily without spending a lot by using coupons, shopping sales, and growing a garden of their own.<br /><br />One of the most important parts of a healthy diet is including plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. These can be expensive to purchase, especially in the colder months when very little is “in season” locally, and consumers have to pay higher prices for items that are grown in warmer climates and shipped to cooler areas. On top of being more expensive, these foods can also have lower nutritional values because they are harvested before they are entirely ripe.<br /><br />By growing fruits and vegetables at home, people can avoid some of the expense and inferior nutritional values. There are a variety of fruits and vegetables that can easily be grown at home, even in the smallest spaces. One method, called Square Food Gardening, uses grids to help lay out small spaces using boxes with aisles to maximize the space available, and uses only two or three seeds per section (<a href="http://squarefootgardening.com">Square Foot Gardening, 2009</a>). This method can be used in window boxes or balconies, using containers of all sorts, and even indoors in the winter time.<br /><br />When it concerns eating healthily, an important reminder is that commercial pesticides and fertilizers are full of chemicals of all kinds. Eating organic is ideal when it comes to fruits and vegetables. But again, this can be costly. One way to avoid this issue with an individual’s own garden is to make their own compost. There are many methods of composting, from using a bucket with worms in the house that turn food scraps into compost, to having a rotating compost barrel, or if there is a larger area available, using compost bins. Composting is actually very easy once an individual has gotten the hang of it. Remember no to add any meat, bones, or dairy products. Most food scraps, paper waste,, and yard waste can be composted, leaving an amazing fertilizer that is great for gardens. In addition, people should try to avoid using chemical filled pesticides.<br /><br />Companion planting is a wonderful way to minimize the amount of pest control needed. Companion planting is a method of placing plants that will benefit each other in some way near each other. One example of this is what is traditionally known as “the three sisters.” Beans, corn, and squash would be planted together; the beans grow up the corn stalks, and the squash grow around the base, preventing many animals from coming in and eating the crops.<br /><br />After learning to grow fruits and vegetables at home, using minimal amounts of chemicals in the fertilizer and pesticides, the next step is learning ways to preserve the harvest. Three effective methods of prolonging the usefulness of the harvest are: canning, freezing, and dehydrating. The method of preservation that a person chooses will be based on what they are trying to store. For instance, broccoli and cauliflower can be blanched and frozen, while tomatoes should be prepared and stored in sealed canning jars. Herbs, peas, and even carrots can be easily dehydrated and stored in jars or bags for use in many different kinds of recipes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">----------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">To be continued... part two - Shopping sales, using coupons and stockpiling<br /></div></div></div></div>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-65116876836734570972010-03-11T07:46:00.000-08:002010-03-11T08:07:17.491-08:00Make Money By Saving MoneySaving money in this day and age is important to everyone. Since I stay home with the kids and work from home for the time being, I make it my job to find ways for my family to save money. We've got four kids and survive on basically one income, this wouldn't be possible without my hard work in the savings department.<br /><br />One of my favorite ways to save is by shopping online. I'm always finding coupon codes for stores we buy from, and use them online to save money or get free shipping, and when that is doubled up with a great program like <a href="http://www.bigcrumbs.com/crumbs/landing.do?r=wahmptr&s=57404">BigCrumbs.com</a>, the savings can't be beat!<br /><br /><ol><li>Log into your <a href="http://www.bigcrumbs.com/crumbs/landing.do?r=wahmptr&s=57404">BigCrumbs.com</a> account (and if you don't have one, you can <a href="http://www.bigcrumbs.com/crumbs/landing.do?r=wahmptr&s=57404">sign up here</a>).</li><li>Do a search for the store you want to shop through, or the product you're looking for (such as a few weeks ago when my husband and I were searching for a new kitchen mixer, we searched KitchenAid Mixer)</li><li>If you are searching for a product, compare the amount of money you'll get back by shopping at each place, be sure to take into consideration the price each place is asking for similar items. Evaluate your options, including any shipping costs, and choose where you'll be shopping through</li><li>Make your purchase!</li><li>Get money in your Paypal account monthly!<br /></li></ol>It really is as easy as that. I've been a member of this site since November 11, 2007 and love it! Ebay members who have stores can have their stores featured on the site, so <a href="http://www.bigcrumbs.com/crumbs/landing.do?r=wahmptr&s=57404">BigCrumbs</a> users who are searching for specific products will find your store before a Non member store! I love shopping on here, it saves so much time and money!<br /><br />Give it a shot! It's free to sign up, you won't be disappointed!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcrumbs.com/crumbs/landing.do?r=wahmptr&s=57404"><img src="http://images.bigcrumbs.com/images/BC-banner-160-300.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-64032307528977145642010-01-02T06:18:00.001-08:002010-01-02T06:22:57.509-08:00Free Winter Fun!I've been researching for ideas on how to encourage my kids to have fun playing outside (for days like now, when they are on vacation from school and my girls need to nap), here is a really great one I came across!<br /><br />"Get 4 spray bottles, I get mine at the dollar store and sometimes they have the ones that come four in a package with different colored tops. Now take 1 of those little packages of food coloring you get in the baking aisle at the grocery store. Empty 1 bottle of the food coloring into each spray bottle and fill the bottle almost to the top with tap water. Gently shake each full spray bottle. Now take your "Snow Paint" outside and create snowbank graffiti. The food coloring will fade away slowly and disappear as the snow melts. It will not harm your soil or stain anything but the clothing of the person wearing it. Just be sure no-one is wearing their "best coat" when they're playing"<div id="TixyyLink" style="border: medium none ; overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />Read more: <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.city-data.com/forum/maine/174834-frugal-mainers-like-save-money.html#post1736395#ixzz0bSsEtYOn">http://www.city-data.com/forum/maine/174834-frugal-mainers-like-save-money.html#post1736395#ixzz0bSsEtYOn</a></div>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-36084058612477913452009-12-27T06:54:00.000-08:002009-12-27T06:56:32.170-08:00Day After Christmas Deals?How many of you went shopping the day after Christmas? Where did you go and what scores did you find? Unfortunately I wasn't able to. I am hoping to get out at some point today to hit some sales if I can find any, but I'm not really sure how much I'll find. My goal is to stock up on at least some wrapping paper, bows, tape, etc. for next year!<br /><br />Tell me about your trip!Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-8964522064801460392009-12-14T05:56:00.000-08:002009-12-14T07:17:29.451-08:00Shaw's Trip for 12/13 With PicsWe ventured out into the nasty snow last night to head to Shaw's in Rockland. The first 15 or so minutes of the trip were awful with the snow. We almost got into two accidents, but once we got out of the hills around Belfast it turned to rain and the roads were much easier to deal with. We got dinner for all of us at Subway because we knew we would be out late and Subway is about the cheapest/healthiest place we can find to feed all 6 of us!<br /><br />We got to Rockland Shaw's a little after 7pm and had our shopping DONE about 8:30. Not bad if I do say so myself. It was nice having hubby with me, we doubled up and got the shopping done twice as fast as I would have if I had done it alone.<br /><br />I planned my trips through the checkout lines before we left the house, I knew how many of what item I wanted to get in each transaction, wrote the details on an envelope and put the coupons for that transaction IN the envelope and numbered each envelope in order. I also brought extra coupons because we wanted to try and get more veggies than I had planned for but weren't sure we would find enough available to complete any transaction I would create, so I left room between my planned 2nd and 3rd transactions for an extra trip if it were possible.<br /><br />Here's the rundown:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaKCOUYDtN_AQcvsEJ19Nf8lGZQ7AXHGnQQHyWaWI8yWI6V98q8WZ-U9Z-kycRgkxl4SdE4ojh_O9DZgezL3MkQxoWCn54kkWVgAHl0OxdC16Eo0U1KMIN7SEPGJb01PmIRIwzMn2wSw/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaKCOUYDtN_AQcvsEJ19Nf8lGZQ7AXHGnQQHyWaWI8yWI6V98q8WZ-U9Z-kycRgkxl4SdE4ojh_O9DZgezL3MkQxoWCn54kkWVgAHl0OxdC16Eo0U1KMIN7SEPGJb01PmIRIwzMn2wSw/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415093189223369106" border="0" /></a><br />First of all ROCKLAND SHAW'S DOUBLED COUPONS! Just thought I'd throw that out there since I know this has been an issue at some stores :)<br /><br />Trip One:<br />12 Boxes of Chex Cereal (Cinnamon was all that was left)<br />8 cans of Pillsbury Grands<br />4 Green Giant Boxed Veggies<br /><br />I wasn't sure the pre sale price of the Chex so I estimated $3 and since they were $1.50 when you buy 3, I got them in multiples of 3 and made sure to get enough so I would exceed $45 PSP in the end. Hubby actually did this transaction and the Asparagus didn't ring up at sale price.<br /><br /><br />Pre-Sale Price: $68.64<br />Price With Sales: $38.98<br />Total After Coupons: $28.68<br /><br />--------------------------------<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUyO5z_KoizuKaDtrT2jBY83V-60IR31C01k4SL6wNf0-KVvG_LY7l15EDkn-oexs0zXEF5Z11XvGXpnhcmTC8Yc89pTLC7tDbaUbtPYvs-kxgVoE6tD699PwiSiK_aslbmogDWKNOu00/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUyO5z_KoizuKaDtrT2jBY83V-60IR31C01k4SL6wNf0-KVvG_LY7l15EDkn-oexs0zXEF5Z11XvGXpnhcmTC8Yc89pTLC7tDbaUbtPYvs-kxgVoE6tD699PwiSiK_aslbmogDWKNOu00/s320/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415093186403998210" border="0" /></a>Trip Two:<br /><br />8 Bags of Chex Mix<br />8 Cans of Progresso Bread Crumbs<br />4 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers<br /><br />Unfortunately either something didn't ring up right to trigger the Catalina's or I did something wrong in this transaction because I only got one $5 Catalina back with my receipt.<br /><br />Total Pre-Sale Price: $52.49<br />Price With Sales: $24.90<br />Price After Coupons: $14.40<br /><br />-------------------------------<br /><br />Trip Three:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCds9AWVtlQfENR3AWOaRBO4pIPnFH6wUYX_dkPZzjazUqqsxaJiB4xO6K3rGupdK9lz2TUfP6iNcLkPAlVe9ljGJHTq2SZ1XBhVHkhrBLxW5ohT5YwTNaVVAHlY28yMDfZU3-suIVLxc/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCds9AWVtlQfENR3AWOaRBO4pIPnFH6wUYX_dkPZzjazUqqsxaJiB4xO6K3rGupdK9lz2TUfP6iNcLkPAlVe9ljGJHTq2SZ1XBhVHkhrBLxW5ohT5YwTNaVVAHlY28yMDfZU3-suIVLxc/s320/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415092873796880322" border="0" /></a><br />9 Cans Progresso Soup<br />8 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers<br />12 Green Giant Boxed Veggies<br /><br />Pre Sale Price: $49.62<br />Price With Sales: $40.60<br />Price After Coupons: $29.30<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />----------------<br />Trip Four<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RSJAHKnR0wFqErHMm3aR4JTMXWM-Cew9VIcP3oJhL-OZmVXIQgD0T1izWIhloVGddcVUHSOtP7Bkz2Hfu8ebWW0hSqZhZ4zhT23ckqpWvtyFfSHusdQ4AeN-ltJHBRmRL64KaSYch2E/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RSJAHKnR0wFqErHMm3aR4JTMXWM-Cew9VIcP3oJhL-OZmVXIQgD0T1izWIhloVGddcVUHSOtP7Bkz2Hfu8ebWW0hSqZhZ4zhT23ckqpWvtyFfSHusdQ4AeN-ltJHBRmRL64KaSYch2E/s320/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415092880822682066" border="0" /></a>:<br />I did this transaction separate because I like to be able to easily separate my food purchases and non food purchases when figuring the budget. And these were all Free!<br /><br />2 Bottles of Homelife Dye/Fragrance Free Laundry Detergent<br />1 Cascade Dishwashing Detergent<br />1 Jet Dry<br />2 Huggies Natural Care Refill Packs<br />1 Bottle Glass Plus Glass Cleaner<br /><br />Pre Sale Price: $46.20<br />Price With Sales: $26.83<br />Price After Coupons: $ <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">-$1.71</span> - Yep, they paid me :)<br /><br />-----------------<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS3GMnDs430F_8Lk4DqpHQiaAni-ezC3iSZDZDpgS2kJu2lregHqICYED9gClVfZqhCRc6Y4R54hi-fe0FE4Y4TwEPicoZ_VNy15IZrdrXhzj6ODmeSrh9y54K6NKmj0_2gkvlP0uZI5w/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS3GMnDs430F_8Lk4DqpHQiaAni-ezC3iSZDZDpgS2kJu2lregHqICYED9gClVfZqhCRc6Y4R54hi-fe0FE4Y4TwEPicoZ_VNy15IZrdrXhzj6ODmeSrh9y54K6NKmj0_2gkvlP0uZI5w/s320/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415092884653851874" border="0" /></a>Trip Five:<br />Saved the big trip for last, so we could roll over any coupons from the previous trips, I don't do the Catalina deals on my final trip through because most Catalina's are only good for 2 weeks and I really only shop once a month unless there's a deal I absolutely would be stupid to miss out on. I use the last trip through to fill in wherever we may need to with things that are on sale or that I have coupons for, and make sure to make it a large enough transaction to trigger Gas rewards! Everything in this picture except the Gravy and Juice was purchased using coupons.<br /><br />2 Bottles Shaw's Brand cranberry juice<br />2 Bags Sargento Shredded Cheese<br />4 Skippy Naturals Peanut Butter<br />10 Earth's Best Baby food jars<br />4 Hellmann's Olive Oil Mayo<br />4 Boxes Taquito's<br />5 Boxes Duncan Hine's Whole Grain Muffin Mix<br />1 Sorrento Mozzarella Cheese<br />1 Sorrento Ricotta Cheese<br />4 Boxes Texas Toast Garlic Bread<br />2 Boxes Texas Toast Pizzeria Dip n Sticks<br />2 Boxes Tomato and Basil Wheat Thins<br />3 Boxes El Monterey Tornados<br /><br />Price Before Sales: $168.23<br />Price With Sales: $139.48<br />Price After Coupons: $106.93<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">For a GRAND Total of $177.60 spent on $385.18 worth of groceries!</span></span>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-71913667261364098392009-12-11T13:21:00.000-08:002009-12-11T13:24:25.487-08:00Shaws General Mills Catalina Deal 12/11-12/17Here are some items I'm getting that are part of this deal:<br /><br /><ul><li>Chex Mix Snack - $1.69<span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"> [I have two $1 Off Two Coupons from the paper]</span></li><li>Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers - $1.99 <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">[Unfortunately I used all my GG Q's last week - Will check Coupons.com and Smartsource.com for printable ones]</span></li><li>Green Giant Frozen Veggies - .99</li><li>Pillsbury Grands - $1.69<span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"> [I have three $1 Off Two Peelies I found last month plus two $1 off 3 Smart Source Q's we picked up at Hannaford I believe]</span></li><li>Old El Paso Taco Kits - $2.49 []</li><li>Nature Valley granola bars - 2/$5 <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"> [Hoping to find some printable ones!]</span></li></ul>For more details on what's involved check out<a href="http://www.afullcup.com/forums/shaws/327362-gm-cat-deal-price-upc-list-includes-pepsi-products.html"> this link</a>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-74486388243132314152009-12-11T11:38:00.000-08:002009-12-11T15:03:33.889-08:00Shaw's Trip for 12/13My plan for Shaw's this weekend:<br /><br />Just found out about a great General Mills Catalina deal on A Full Cup! Get $5 back when you buy $15 of participating products! I'll be sure to take that into consideration when I plan out my detailed trip, but below are the things I know I will be picking up because they are on sale and/or I have coupons! I'll write another post with some items I'll grab that are part of the deal!<br /><br /><ul><li>Hellmann's Olive Oil Mayo - $2.49 <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> [Two coupons for $1 off 2 from the paper]</span></li><li>Land O Lakes Butter - $1.99</li><li>Sargento Shredded Cheese - $1.99 <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> [One coupon for $1 off 2 bags of shredded cheese]</span></li><li>Kellogg's Cereal - B1G1</li><li>New York Texas Toast or breadsticks AND Mrs. T's Pierogies - 2/$5 <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> [Two coupons for $1 off 2 Texas Toast Garlic Bread, and a peelie for 55 cents off Dip N Sticks]</span></li><li>El Monterey's Tornados - $2.29 <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> [3 Coupons for 50 cents off that I found on the inside of the last ones I bought!]</span></li><li>Nabisco Snack Crackers (Wheat Thins!) - 2/$5</li><li>Shaw's Granulated Sugar - $2.49 (Thank goodness cause we just ran out!)</li><li>Chex Cereals - $1.50! <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> [4 Coupons for $1 off 2]</span></li><li>No Yolks Noodles - $1.49!</li><li>McCormick Gravy Mix - 10/$10</li><li>Prince Pasta - $1</li><li>Sorrento Mozzarella or Ricotta cheese - $3.49 <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> [Two coupons for $1 off 1]</span></li><li>Curel Lotion - $5.99 (Getting two of these for my mom, and using a Rebate to get them free!)</li><li>Huggies Wipes refill - $5.99 <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> [Three Coupons for 50 cents off one]</span></li><li>Always Infinity Maxi Pads - $4.79 <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> []</span></li><li>Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets - $3.99 <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> []</span></li><li>Halls Cough Drops - $1.79 <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> [I have 4 Tear pad Q's I grabbed at Rite aid 50cents off one bag! Making 4 bags a total of $3.16]</span></li><li>Glass Plus Glass Cleaner - $1.29 <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> [One coupon for 35 cents off 1]</span></li><li>Oxy Clean - 25% off! <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> []</span></li></ul>Some of these items may be part of the GM catalina deal, but I've tried to remove the ones that I know definitely are... and will post them later in a separate post.Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-34805980079573414302009-12-11T10:40:00.000-08:002009-12-11T11:22:28.020-08:00Our Super Cheap Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2G5i1BarhCPbodSZD47SIuUwWbCVuAw_HANFXnGBd8ouS9GCeaFQgIXKhZ5-ugFlNdKiuAp23FQjKJFnftf0GC2zRnCBl6RX3vMA-3G8a5WMQ58YeRpSqUrp_S8ZIWRB7KK6kZnphXSg/s1600-h/sassy+toys.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2G5i1BarhCPbodSZD47SIuUwWbCVuAw_HANFXnGBd8ouS9GCeaFQgIXKhZ5-ugFlNdKiuAp23FQjKJFnftf0GC2zRnCBl6RX3vMA-3G8a5WMQ58YeRpSqUrp_S8ZIWRB7KK6kZnphXSg/s320/sassy+toys.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414058846376038082" border="0" /></a><br />Ok, so this year, we got frugal for Christmas!<br /><br />Here's a rundown of what the kids are getting:<br /><br />Boy #1 - 8 years old... LOVES Rocks and Crystals, has been begging since his birthday for a Crystal growing kit. I looked and looked but didn't see anything that looked worth buying.<br /><br />What he's getting:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HGJJGI?ie=UTF8&tag=monesavimain-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000HGJJGI">Crystal Mining</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=monesavimain-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000HGJJGI" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" border="0" height="1" /> Kit ($9.99) Purchased on<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F&tag=monesavimain-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957"> Amazon.com</a><img src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=monesavimain-20&l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" border="0" height="1" /> using Gift cards from <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/jlw0427">Swagbucks.com </a></li><li>The book:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0448425165?ie=UTF8&tag=monesavimain-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0448425165">Looking at Rocks (My First Field Guides)</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=monesavimain-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0448425165" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" border="0" height="1" /> ($6.99) also using Gift cards from <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/jlw0427">Swagbucks.com</a></li><li>Taboo Game - $1.99 at Goodwill - New in package!<br /></li><li>Transformers PJ's - An even trade with another work at home mom for $15 <a href="http://youravon.com/jessicawellman">Avon products</a><br /></li></ul>Boy #2 is our Artist, so at Ocean State Job Lot in Belfast, I found him these:<br /><ul><li>Blue Three Ring Binder with Zipper Pocket on front</li><li>Sketch Pad</li><li>Set of Colored Pencils (short and pre-sharpened)</li><li>Smelly Erasers (YUMMY blueberry scented and an Apple scented one as well!)</li><li>Two <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AESQLK?ie=UTF8&tag=monesavimain-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001AESQLK">Disney / Pixar CARS Movie Die Cast Cars</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=monesavimain-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001AESQLK" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" border="0" height="1" /> I got him ($6.48 and $9.99) using <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F&tag=monesavimain-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Amazon.com</a> gift cards from <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/jlw0427">Swagbucks.com</a></li></ul>All together was $10.59!<br /><br /><br />Girl #1 I started months ago when I found some things at Ocean State Job Lot that I knew she would love. She's the family Princess, and is all about princesses and Tinkerbell, so here is her list:<br /><ul><li>Tinkerbell room freshener (you put fragrance cartridges in it and it's like those Glade ones and sends out a puff of fragrance every now and then) for $1.99!<br /></li><li>Large Magnetic "Paper doll" - Cinderella - $10 at Family Dollar</li><li>Disney Princess plastic cookware - Walmart.com on Cyber Monday for $14 (Down from $18.99 I believe)</li><li>Elefun game - $1.99 from Goodwill, brand new, in the package.</li><li>Disney Princess Lip Balms - $0.49 each from <a href="http://youravon.com/jessicawellman">Avon</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JLVS5Q?ie=UTF8&tag=monesavimain-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000JLVS5Q">Disney Precious Princess Collectible - Belle</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=monesavimain-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000JLVS5Q" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" border="0" height="1" /> - For $15.99 using <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F&tag=monesavimain-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Amazon.com</a> gift cards from <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/jlw0427">Swagbucks.com</a><br /><br /></li></ul><br />Girl #2 is still little so she was easy!<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009IM9V?ie=UTF8&tag=monesavimain-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00009IM9V">Munchkin Fun Ice Chewy Teethers</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=monesavimain-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00009IM9V" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" border="0" height="1" /> from Amazon.com for $1.99 using gift cards from <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/jlw0427">Swagbucks.com</a></li><li>Sassy - Baby Toy Value Bundle, 6-Piece (Pictured Above) from Walmart.com on Cyber Monday. $20.00 HUGE deal since the Mirror alone costs $15, and the other pieces are similarly priced!<br /><br /></li></ul><br /><br /><br />All of the kids are getting a package of Socks because they all seem to have worn holes into the ones they have or have outgrown or lost them at the same time over the past few weeks! They are also getting these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MPSEMI?ie=UTF8&tag=monesavimain-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001MPSEMI">Virtual Pet Keychain</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=monesavimain-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001MPSEMI" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" border="0" height="1" />'s They are like a generic "Giga Pet" that came out years ago. I remember having a few and LOVED them, and I thought these would be a good alternative for Boy #2 because he desperately wants a pet, but we just aren't ready for that yet as a family.<br /><br />The BIG gift for the year...!<br /><br />A Swinxs Game Console... This thing is AWESOME... Sells for nearly $200 - We paid: NOTHING! I won it on a blog giveaway, and the kids are going to be THRILLED when they open that on Christmas morning!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=monesavimain-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&asins=B002HQNTX0" style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /></div><br /><br /><br />Conclusion:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Christmas this year has a value of over $400</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And we have paid out of pocket: $79.44 before tax.</span>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-82196691687005488602009-12-04T07:03:00.000-08:002009-12-08T17:53:29.890-08:00Checks Unlimited Coupon Code<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=63349&u=394297&m=8684&urllink=&afftrack="><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5VT4xWu0t0f8KalTljzmrxNWXUFyiIm9WUFZcmqbTALMARdIOrIODVvfKf44Wq-NA0ECOuuzdAi1zV_sLCNKD6P2VoTpX3RlZ6GrvbmjQYnqjNHTf8i6XKywSgKJsT7Yy1ET33copYm8/s320/full-bloom-davis-checks_md_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411399320954307250" border="0" /></a><br />I just ordered 250 checks for my new bank account through <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=63349&u=394297&m=8684&urllink=&afftrack=">Checks Unlimited</a>. I have always used this company to order my checks, and love all the designs they offer.<br /><br />I chose the In Full Bloom by Kathy Davis checks, regularly priced at 2 boxes for $21.90 and 4 boxes for $31.90 (before shipping).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">When I used the coupon code: R5YV</span><br /><br />I was able to get 2 boxes of checks, and free return address labels for $13.00.<br /><br />I also received:<br /><ul><li>Free shipping</li></ul><ul><li>Free Caligraphy Font (regularly $2.50)</li></ul><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=63349&u=394297&m=8684&urllink=&afftrack="><img src="http://www.shareasale.com/image/lg-oceanworld.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Full Disclosure: Yes, the link is an affiliate link, I will be compensated, but that in no way impacted my decision to post about this deal. I have always ordered checks from Checks Unlimited, for years now, and only looked into their affiliate program AFTER ordering these checks... So please, feel free to order and enjoy, they are great quality and I love the address labels that they come with!!!<br /></div></div>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7579138391720114270.post-11140609737820591232009-12-02T05:29:00.000-08:002009-12-02T05:34:09.037-08:00Entenmann's $4 Coupon Offer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://entenmanns.bimbobakeriesusa.com/index.cfm?"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 163px; height: 424px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYxvHn8kKOXkTtVxLIQzTA_kQ5tWU23Zu7ClXLGOTfw7AFWvtr1kyqIo7zjcDM8vN8uJAtIdX5G6EU9NOsff9gm5k62ZJeY8j9h82Pd84Mvw1vUSEMORRs10RbHb6OcI2J1xfikTYHOo/s320/entenmanns.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410631148014600450" border="0" /></a>Saw this great offer on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Money-Saving-Mainers/286861980091?ref=mf">Facebook</a> this morning!<br /><br /><br />Just over 18 hours left for you to enter to win <a href="http://entenmanns.bimbobakeriesusa.com/index.cfm?">a $4 coupon</a> for Entenmann's products. We love their baked goods, all of them that we have tried, and considering their prices are already awesome, a $4 coupon could make some super cheap or even free goodies!Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826148685526101842noreply@blogger.com0