What a great couponing trip to Walgreens today!
I paid $2.85 including taxes!
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Saturday, March 5, 2011
Saturday Sit-Down
The week-end is a great time to stop and review the coming week.
Life runs so much smoother with little preparation time.
Remember, you don't have to get complicated. Even a little preparation
is better than none at all.
1. Meal Planning - Again, don't make it complicated.
Glance over the pantry and freezer, then jot down a few suppers.
2. Coupon Organization - Granted, the coupons have a way of
getting out of control. You don't have to do everything at once.
Go through your coupon binder and throw out all of the old flyers and lists.
3. Look at the Calendar - Glance over your calendar to be sure you know
what is coming up this week.
Remember: Even a little preparation time is better than none at all.
~Candy~
Life runs so much smoother with little preparation time.
Remember, you don't have to get complicated. Even a little preparation
is better than none at all.
1. Meal Planning - Again, don't make it complicated.
Glance over the pantry and freezer, then jot down a few suppers.
2. Coupon Organization - Granted, the coupons have a way of
getting out of control. You don't have to do everything at once.
Go through your coupon binder and throw out all of the old flyers and lists.
3. Look at the Calendar - Glance over your calendar to be sure you know
what is coming up this week.
Remember: Even a little preparation time is better than none at all.
~Candy~
Friday, March 4, 2011
Friday Freebie
I LOVE to get things for FREE!
A lot of people don't like to mess around with free samples.
Here are a few things you can do with your FREE samples:
1. Use them in Easter baskets
2. Stocking stuffers
3. Kids LOVE mail. Put samples in their name and watch the smiles!
4. Throw them into a gift basket
5. Use the samples when going on an overnight trip to save room in your suitcase.
Now, let's go get some samples!
Get $5.00 in Kellogg's Coupons
Miracle Whip Sample
Shutterfly - 5 FREE photo cards - for new and existing customers
For a HUGE list of FREEBIES, check out one of my favorite sites: Deal Seeking Mom
~Candy~
A lot of people don't like to mess around with free samples.
Here are a few things you can do with your FREE samples:
1. Use them in Easter baskets
2. Stocking stuffers
3. Kids LOVE mail. Put samples in their name and watch the smiles!
4. Throw them into a gift basket
5. Use the samples when going on an overnight trip to save room in your suitcase.
Now, let's go get some samples!
Get $5.00 in Kellogg's Coupons
Miracle Whip Sample
Shutterfly - 5 FREE photo cards - for new and existing customers
For a HUGE list of FREEBIES, check out one of my favorite sites: Deal Seeking Mom
~Candy~
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thrifty Thursday
For Thrifty Thursday, I thought I would share some of my thrifty ideas.
Let's talk about menu planning.
(Stop rolling your eyes!)
Start out by scanning the pantry and freezer.
Think about the meals you can make from items on-hand.
Make a list of different meals you could make.
Do NOT write down which day you will eat each meal; just make the list of meals.
Post your list, and scan it each night.
Decide which meal will work for the next day, and be sure to thaw out whatever will
be used.
Do NOT feel like a meal plan ties you down.
Many people complain that they just don't feel like eating what they originally put
down for that day.
That's why the list works much better!
Any meals still left on the list at the end of the week can easily be transferred to the
new week's list!
Menu planning is not only eliminates 'What's to eat, Mom' stress, but it saves you from
spending all of that money on a last minute rush to the pizza shop!
~Candy~
Let's talk about menu planning.
(Stop rolling your eyes!)
Start out by scanning the pantry and freezer.
Think about the meals you can make from items on-hand.
Make a list of different meals you could make.
Do NOT write down which day you will eat each meal; just make the list of meals.
Post your list, and scan it each night.
Decide which meal will work for the next day, and be sure to thaw out whatever will
be used.
Do NOT feel like a meal plan ties you down.
Many people complain that they just don't feel like eating what they originally put
down for that day.
That's why the list works much better!
Any meals still left on the list at the end of the week can easily be transferred to the
new week's list!
Menu planning is not only eliminates 'What's to eat, Mom' stress, but it saves you from
spending all of that money on a last minute rush to the pizza shop!
~Candy~
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Writing Wednesday
Writing emails is the best way to request coupons from manufacturers.
It's quick, easy and there's no postage!
I LOVE to get coupons in my mailbox.
Don't be afraid to give these companies your phone number. This just shows that
you are legitimate. (I have never had a company call me.)
Some of the companies respond to my email with a big, fat NO, but I don't let
that discourage me. The YESes far outweigh the NOs.
Here's a list of some manufacturers to get you started:
Wish Bone Dressing
Bertolli
ConAgra Foods
Ronzoni
Morton Salt
Want to find some more companies to email?
Start by checking your OWN freezer and pantry to see what products you actually use.
Still need ideas?
Visit Couponing To Disney! Love, Love, Love this site!
~Candy~
It's quick, easy and there's no postage!
I LOVE to get coupons in my mailbox.
Don't be afraid to give these companies your phone number. This just shows that
you are legitimate. (I have never had a company call me.)
Some of the companies respond to my email with a big, fat NO, but I don't let
that discourage me. The YESes far outweigh the NOs.
Here's a list of some manufacturers to get you started:
Wish Bone Dressing
Bertolli
ConAgra Foods
Ronzoni
Morton Salt
Want to find some more companies to email?
Start by checking your OWN freezer and pantry to see what products you actually use.
Still need ideas?
Visit Couponing To Disney! Love, Love, Love this site!
~Candy~
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Tuesday To-Dos
It's Tuesday and time to shop! I had a lot of 'to do' on my to do list today!
Here are some of the awesome deals I scored!
BJs had 2.2 pound bags of marshmallows for 99 cents!
These bags are typically $3.48, so I bought 10 bags!
Yup, the Footes are all set for S'more season. :)
If you are looking for fresh fruit and vegetables this week,
then Aldis is the place to head!
3# bags of apples = $1.89
Navel oranges = $1.99 a bag
2# container of grapes = $2.89 (green or purple - your choice)
24 ct. celery = $1.89
~Candy~
Here are some of the awesome deals I scored!
BJs had 2.2 pound bags of marshmallows for 99 cents!
These bags are typically $3.48, so I bought 10 bags!
Yup, the Footes are all set for S'more season. :)
If you are looking for fresh fruit and vegetables this week,
then Aldis is the place to head!
3# bags of apples = $1.89
Navel oranges = $1.99 a bag
2# container of grapes = $2.89 (green or purple - your choice)
24 ct. celery = $1.89
~Candy~
Monday, February 28, 2011
Major Monday
I love Major Monday! (Can you hear my kids groaning?)
We don't start our school work until Monday afternoon.
That gives us the entire morning to do a major clean-up.
Actually, the kids spend the morning cleaning up. :)
I spend my Monday mornings doing major paperwork!
Besides working through school papers and bills, I go over the new
week's sales papers.
Have you seen the sales this week?
Walgreens is having an awesome sale!
They have 6 items that you can pick up for free this week. They can
actually become money makers if you have the proper coupons!
For example: Motrin is on sale for $3.00. Use this $1.00 coupon, and you will only pay $2.00, then Walgreens will give you $3.00 back in register rewards. You will be paid $1.00 to take the Motrin!
If you have the $6.00 off from two Motrin coupon that was in the paper a few weeks ago, then you will be paid even more!
Feeling a little overwhelmed?
There are some great sites out there that do all of the work for you. (YOU still have to do the shopping!)
Deal Seeking Mom
Money Saving Mom
Coupon Katrina
Come on, let's make a strategic plan for shopping this week!
~Candy~
Hey, don't forget to check out my new Strategic Shopping E-book!
We don't start our school work until Monday afternoon.
That gives us the entire morning to do a major clean-up.
Actually, the kids spend the morning cleaning up. :)
I spend my Monday mornings doing major paperwork!
Besides working through school papers and bills, I go over the new
week's sales papers.
Have you seen the sales this week?
Walgreens is having an awesome sale!
They have 6 items that you can pick up for free this week. They can
actually become money makers if you have the proper coupons!
For example: Motrin is on sale for $3.00. Use this $1.00 coupon, and you will only pay $2.00, then Walgreens will give you $3.00 back in register rewards. You will be paid $1.00 to take the Motrin!
If you have the $6.00 off from two Motrin coupon that was in the paper a few weeks ago, then you will be paid even more!
Feeling a little overwhelmed?
There are some great sites out there that do all of the work for you. (YOU still have to do the shopping!)
Deal Seeking Mom
Money Saving Mom
Coupon Katrina
Come on, let's make a strategic plan for shopping this week!
~Candy~
Hey, don't forget to check out my new Strategic Shopping E-book!
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