Here’s a new rental code for BlockBuster Express machines:
EASYWEEK – Rent 2, get 1 free through midnight on 4/11
Saturday, April 9, 2011
BlockBuster Code - Rent 2/Get 1
Here’s a new rental code for BlockBuster Express machines:
EASYWEEK – Rent 2, get 1 free through midnight on 4/11
Friday, April 8, 2011
ACCU-Chek - $15.00 Walgreens Money Maker
If you still have the $10.00 off ACCU-Chek coupon, then you have a $15.00 money maker!
Walgreens has these machines for $14.99 with a $5.00 Register Reward this week.
You pay $4.99 (plus tax) and receive a $5.00 RR.
The manufacturer will pay you a rebate for $14.99!
There you have it! Go get your $15.00 money maker today!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thrift Thursday
Thrifty Thursday has kept me busy in the kitchen today.
I have been cooking freezer meals.
2 - pots of chili
1 - large meat loaf
1 - taco meat
12 - hamburgers
These have all been thrown into the freezer for some quick and easy
meals later in the month.
I also cut up that arm of beef, so we had a nice steak dinner tonight.
I was able to put an additional nine packages of beef into the freezer.
Each one of those packages will be enough for 2 to 3 meals!
Have you done anything thrifty today?
~Candy~
I have been cooking freezer meals.
2 - pots of chili
1 - large meat loaf
1 - taco meat
12 - hamburgers
These have all been thrown into the freezer for some quick and easy
meals later in the month.
I also cut up that arm of beef, so we had a nice steak dinner tonight.
I was able to put an additional nine packages of beef into the freezer.
Each one of those packages will be enough for 2 to 3 meals!
Have you done anything thrifty today?
~Candy~
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meat Market
I prefer to buy my meat at a meat market.
First of all, the meat looks its natural color rather than the
bleached meat you get in supermarkets.
Second, the taste FAR exceeds anything you can get in the grocery store!
And third, the PRICES are the BEST!
I buy arms of beef every few months. They come in one slab of BONELESS beef,
which weighs between 30 to 50 pounds.
I cut the meat into small roasts, large roasts, thick and thin steaks, small steaks, large steaks and stewing meat.
I really like being able to cut it into whatever my family prefers.
The price just went UP to $3.00 a pound!
I also got hamburger at $2.75 a pound!
~Candy~
First of all, the meat looks its natural color rather than the
bleached meat you get in supermarkets.
Second, the taste FAR exceeds anything you can get in the grocery store!
And third, the PRICES are the BEST!
I buy arms of beef every few months. They come in one slab of BONELESS beef,
which weighs between 30 to 50 pounds.
I cut the meat into small roasts, large roasts, thick and thin steaks, small steaks, large steaks and stewing meat.
I really like being able to cut it into whatever my family prefers.
The price just went UP to $3.00 a pound!
I also got hamburger at $2.75 a pound!
~Candy~
Writing Wednesday
Are you emailing companies for coupons? Don't get overwhelmed!
Remember, you don't have to email ALL of the companies at once.
Try doing one or two a day.
Mama Mary's
Domino Sugar
Dole
Hot Pockets
Reynold's Wrap
Remember, you don't have to email ALL of the companies at once.
Try doing one or two a day.
Mama Mary's
Domino Sugar
Dole
Hot Pockets
Reynold's Wrap
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Stewart's Shops
The Stewart's Shops are offering a FREE icecream cone to children who color and bring in their Easter pictures. (The Easter pictures can be picked up at your local Stewart's Shop!)
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Monday, April 4, 2011
Safe Water Science - FREE Kit
Demonstrate how water is cleaned and purified for drinking in developing countries and disaster relief situations with this FREE kit.
Some of My Favorite Sites
I thought I would share some of the AWESOME sites that I LOVE to visit.
Here are some GREAT links!
The Coupon Mom - Sign up for her FREE newsletter and check out her AWESOME site.
The Money Saving Queen - They don't call her 'Queen' for nothing!
Money Saving Mom - WONDERFUL site!
Deal Seeking Mom - She has A LOT of good stuff!
Here are some GREAT links!
The Coupon Mom - Sign up for her FREE newsletter and check out her AWESOME site.
The Money Saving Queen - They don't call her 'Queen' for nothing!
Money Saving Mom - WONDERFUL site!
Deal Seeking Mom - She has A LOT of good stuff!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sunday's Special Guest Writer - Jill Cooper
Poo Free - Homemade Shampoo Recipe
by Jill Cooper
LivingOnADime
Poo Free... Ahhh... I know that sounds strange doesn't it? This really isn't an article on what to do when constipated and I don't feel the urge to write on that subject at all. No, this has to do with shampoo.
Years ago, I mentioned in a post about how I had a great aunt who was about 90 years old and had never shampooed her hair and everyone was horrified at such a thought. Even when I mentioned that I only wash my hair twice a week they thought that was awful.
Well guess what? The latest new buzz phrase is "poo less hair". The people that talk about it think they have invented a new thing. They have "discovered" what my aunt knew almost 100 years ago - You don't need to use shampoo or soap to clean your hair.
Actually I have thought about trying it myself for quite a while and I'm not sure why I didn't just jump in and do it a long time ago. But I finally did and I love it.
No more shampoo or conditioner for me. I have been "poo free" for a couple of weeks and still can't get over how great my hair looks.
Now I can hear some of you saying, "No way. I have oily hair and have to wash it every day and need the shampoo to get rid of the oil." Please read on and consider what I am explaining.
I have very oily, fine, limp long hair. At times I have to deal with fuzzing and all kinds of weird things. To comb my hair out is a pain because of tangles. That is why I am so in awe.
How it Works
It works on the principle that the more oil is stripped from your hair the more oil your body will produce to replace it. It is a cycle. It works something like nursing a baby. The more you nurse the more milk you produce and when you stop all your milk goes away.
We have gotten into a shampooing frenzy, shampooing our hair every day to clean it, so we have started an awful "not good for our scalp" cycle with our bodies. Most shampoos are really bad about stripping the oils out of your hair, causing your body to produce more.
Guess what the number one selling hair product is on QVC (or home shopping network)? Wen. It is a "no shampoo" treatment for your hair. The price? Almost $35 for 16 oz. (about 2 cups) and for long hair you have to use 48 pumps of it. Do you know how expensive that is?
The treatment I'll share below does the same thing at a cost of about 3 cents for the same amount and you use significantly less of it.
What's The Worst that can Happen?
I asked myself, "Why did I put this off so long? What is the worst that can happen?" I might have oily hair for a week or so and have to wear my hair in a pony tail. It won't cost me a thing.
What do I have to Gain?
I will have healthier hair and save, in some cases, lots of money on shampoo, conditioner and hair products for the whole family. I am finding that I don't have to use any products like mousse or gel because my hair is holding its curl better. This means I will save by not having to use or buy other products and I'll also save time. Usually, within an hour, my hair would have lost all it's curl and if I was going someplace later I would have to curl it again, damaging my hair more.
I Did It.
I jumped in and did it. The only thing I regret is that I didn't do it years ago. Some people say their hair needed a 2-6 week adjustment period but I didn't need one, even with my oily hair. The first time I didn't use shampoo my hair looked even better than before. It combed out more easily with almost no tangles at all and it looked unbelievable. As I said, an added side bonus I hadn't expected is that it keeps the curl and style better than it did before, so I don't have to mess with it as much.
I am also going a little longer in between washing it and this is only after two weeks of doing this. I can't wait to see what it will be like after a couple of months. This has been one of those things that has changed my life. I know that it may sound silly but you know how having a bad hair day makes us ladies feel. I don't think I can ever have a bad hair day again!
What Do You Do?
There are different ways of doing this but I like to keep things simple so this is what I do. I also brush my hair before I start.
I have long hair and the 8 oz. lasted me about 4-5 washings. If you use the same proportions, you can mix a larger amount and keep in a larger bottle if you want.
Questions Answered
If your hair seems a little oily, only add the vinegar rinse to the ends of your hair. You could also use lemon juice instead of vinegar.
If you see a white residue, you may be using too much baking soda. The proportions I listed seem to be just right. Some people place the baking soda in their hand and make a paste to rub into the scalp but it is hard to get the right consistency and I think it is harder to distribute evenly on your scalp.
Some people have found after using this method for a while that they only have to rinse their hair with water because the ph and oil becomes so perfectly balanced. I haven't been using it long enough yet to know about that.
I know some of you have used regular or apple cider vinegar for a rinse and liked it, and I have too, but adding the soda for shampoo is wonderful.
In Closing
Try it and see. If you are still too afraid to do it, try it on your children or husband for a week or two and see what happens with their hair.
It isn't like you are investing large amounts of money or time into something. It is very simple. All I can say is I can never go back myself. My hair is so much more manageable and looks so good now that I don't want shampoo near my hair.
I hope you give it a try!
-Jill
Jill Cooper and Tawra Kellam are frugal living experts and the authors of the Dining On A Dime Cookbook. For more bath and beauty recipes, check out the Pretty for Pennies chapter in the Dining On A Dime Cookbook. Dining On A Dime will help you save money on groceries and get out of debt, by cooking quick and simple homemade meals. For free tips & recipes visit Living On A Dime
by Jill Cooper
LivingOnADime
Poo Free... Ahhh... I know that sounds strange doesn't it? This really isn't an article on what to do when constipated and I don't feel the urge to write on that subject at all. No, this has to do with shampoo.
Years ago, I mentioned in a post about how I had a great aunt who was about 90 years old and had never shampooed her hair and everyone was horrified at such a thought. Even when I mentioned that I only wash my hair twice a week they thought that was awful.
Well guess what? The latest new buzz phrase is "poo less hair". The people that talk about it think they have invented a new thing. They have "discovered" what my aunt knew almost 100 years ago - You don't need to use shampoo or soap to clean your hair.
Actually I have thought about trying it myself for quite a while and I'm not sure why I didn't just jump in and do it a long time ago. But I finally did and I love it.
No more shampoo or conditioner for me. I have been "poo free" for a couple of weeks and still can't get over how great my hair looks.
Now I can hear some of you saying, "No way. I have oily hair and have to wash it every day and need the shampoo to get rid of the oil." Please read on and consider what I am explaining.
I have very oily, fine, limp long hair. At times I have to deal with fuzzing and all kinds of weird things. To comb my hair out is a pain because of tangles. That is why I am so in awe.
How it Works
It works on the principle that the more oil is stripped from your hair the more oil your body will produce to replace it. It is a cycle. It works something like nursing a baby. The more you nurse the more milk you produce and when you stop all your milk goes away.
We have gotten into a shampooing frenzy, shampooing our hair every day to clean it, so we have started an awful "not good for our scalp" cycle with our bodies. Most shampoos are really bad about stripping the oils out of your hair, causing your body to produce more.
Guess what the number one selling hair product is on QVC (or home shopping network)? Wen. It is a "no shampoo" treatment for your hair. The price? Almost $35 for 16 oz. (about 2 cups) and for long hair you have to use 48 pumps of it. Do you know how expensive that is?
The treatment I'll share below does the same thing at a cost of about 3 cents for the same amount and you use significantly less of it.
What's The Worst that can Happen?
I asked myself, "Why did I put this off so long? What is the worst that can happen?" I might have oily hair for a week or so and have to wear my hair in a pony tail. It won't cost me a thing.
What do I have to Gain?
I will have healthier hair and save, in some cases, lots of money on shampoo, conditioner and hair products for the whole family. I am finding that I don't have to use any products like mousse or gel because my hair is holding its curl better. This means I will save by not having to use or buy other products and I'll also save time. Usually, within an hour, my hair would have lost all it's curl and if I was going someplace later I would have to curl it again, damaging my hair more.
I Did It.
I jumped in and did it. The only thing I regret is that I didn't do it years ago. Some people say their hair needed a 2-6 week adjustment period but I didn't need one, even with my oily hair. The first time I didn't use shampoo my hair looked even better than before. It combed out more easily with almost no tangles at all and it looked unbelievable. As I said, an added side bonus I hadn't expected is that it keeps the curl and style better than it did before, so I don't have to mess with it as much.
I am also going a little longer in between washing it and this is only after two weeks of doing this. I can't wait to see what it will be like after a couple of months. This has been one of those things that has changed my life. I know that it may sound silly but you know how having a bad hair day makes us ladies feel. I don't think I can ever have a bad hair day again!
What Do You Do?
There are different ways of doing this but I like to keep things simple so this is what I do. I also brush my hair before I start.
- Mix 1 Tbsp. baking soda with 8 oz. hot water and stir or shake until well dissolved. You can use a funnel and put this in a container like a squirt bottle.
- Mix 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar in 8 oz. water. Again mix and store in a squirt bottle.
I have long hair and the 8 oz. lasted me about 4-5 washings. If you use the same proportions, you can mix a larger amount and keep in a larger bottle if you want.
Questions Answered
If your hair seems a little oily, only add the vinegar rinse to the ends of your hair. You could also use lemon juice instead of vinegar.
If you see a white residue, you may be using too much baking soda. The proportions I listed seem to be just right. Some people place the baking soda in their hand and make a paste to rub into the scalp but it is hard to get the right consistency and I think it is harder to distribute evenly on your scalp.
Some people have found after using this method for a while that they only have to rinse their hair with water because the ph and oil becomes so perfectly balanced. I haven't been using it long enough yet to know about that.
I know some of you have used regular or apple cider vinegar for a rinse and liked it, and I have too, but adding the soda for shampoo is wonderful.
In Closing
Try it and see. If you are still too afraid to do it, try it on your children or husband for a week or two and see what happens with their hair.
It isn't like you are investing large amounts of money or time into something. It is very simple. All I can say is I can never go back myself. My hair is so much more manageable and looks so good now that I don't want shampoo near my hair.
I hope you give it a try!
-Jill
Jill Cooper and Tawra Kellam are frugal living experts and the authors of the Dining On A Dime Cookbook. For more bath and beauty recipes, check out the Pretty for Pennies chapter in the Dining On A Dime Cookbook. Dining On A Dime will help you save money on groceries and get out of debt, by cooking quick and simple homemade meals. For free tips & recipes visit Living On A Dime
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