23Mar 2010 by holly

Sign up for Swag Bucks and get FREE stuff just for searching!

Freebies, general, Uncategorized
I'm a huge fan of Swag Bucks! What is Swag Bucks? Swagbucks.com allows web users to earn virtual currency by doing the things they do every day - search the web, shopping at their favorite retailers, and by engaging in other activities such as phone recycling, submitting polls, and completing special offers.  Swagbucks.com is the only place on the web to get what you want without ever having to spend a dime. I download the toolbar in each of my browsers and then search using the Swagbucks toolbar.   I get 1 to 2 bucks just for opening my browser.    After 450 Swagbucks I can earn a Amazon $5 gift card.   There are hundreds of prizes to choose from.  From Starbucks gift cards, to posters, and MP3 music. What have you…
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22Mar 2010 by holly

Friend’s Trip to Giant on 03/22/10 – Saved 76%

Giant, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
Wow!  My friend Ruth sent me her picture and transaction totals for her first coupon trip with multiple transactions!  She even  rolled over the $10 General Mills Catalina deal each time and did all of this with her 2 little girls.  I'm impressed! Since she is new to collecting her coupon inserts she didn't have all of the coupons available to  her.  She used the internet coupons and the  "Spring Savings" book.  She mentioned that some of the coupons beeped and the cashier pushed them through and it took about 15 minutes to check out.  She went early when the store was quite. Great Job Ruth! Transaction #1: Total before savings: $20.50 Total after sales prices & coupons: $9.93 Transaction #2: Total before savings: $21.16 Total after sales prices &…
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22Mar 2010 by holly

Giant Shopping Trip – 3/19/10 – saved 63%

Coupons, Giant, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
This weekend was a super busy weekend for my family.  I had those $5 and $3 catalina coupons from last week's Giant trip that was to expire on 3/20/10, so I ran in Giant at 8:00 AM with my daughter (she drove the red car cart) and was able to do the General Mills catalina deal.  MoneyWiseMoms has a great post about it HERE. I spent out of pocket $12.72 and got a $10 catalina to use on my next purchase. This is what it all means to save. If you haven't gone yet here is some good news to make this deal even sweeter!  My friend Ruth mentioned as a comment that there is a new booklet of coupons at Giant available at the customer service desk called "Spring…
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18Mar 2010 by holly

Costco Kirkland Diapers $5 in-store coupon Great price

Baby, Costco, Coupons, Uncategorized
If you are a member of Costco, this is a great deal on diapers!  Click HERE for more information. Limited Time Offer: $5 in-store coupon - Valid for orders placed March 11, 2010 through April 3, 2010.  While supplies last. **The $5 manufacturer’s discount will automatically be deducted at checkout. State law may require sales tax to be charged on the pre-discounted price if the product is subject to sales tax. You want what is best for your baby and your wallet, try new KIRKLAND Signature Supreme diapers. Size 1-2, 216 diapers $39.99 - $5 = $34.99  or $.16 a diaper Size 3, 208 diapers $49.99 - $5 = $44.99 or $.22 a diaper Size 4, 186 diapers $49.99 - $5 = $44.99 or $.24 a diaper Size 5, 168 diapers $49.99…
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18Mar 2010 by holly

How do you organize your coupons?

Coupons, general, Uncategorized
I seem to get this question a lot!  I thought I would write a regular post about the way I carry my coupons.  More detailed information about my insert organization can be found  HERE. "How much time does it take you to organize coupons?" Minutes!  If I have more time and I'm in the mood, I'll spend more.    I just put them in my filing cabinet. "How do you organize your coupons? I don't know where to start?" I use the Couponizer that I carry with me, just because it is small and easy to carry in my purse.  I would LOVE to have a large binder or box but I'm afraid that I would lose it or my husband would commit me.  He loves that I save so much…
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16Mar 2010 by holly

Stomach Bug

general, Uncategorized
I've been dealing with the a stomach bug these last couple of days.  It seems to be going around.  Here are my tips for getting a quick recovery. How to recover from Stomach bug/flu/food poisoning? 1.Wash your hands, often! 2. Drink plenty of fluids.  If you can't drink fluids because of nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea for several hours then you should see your doctor or go to the emergency room.  I've had to do that in the past.  It doesn't take long before you can be severely dehydrated. 3.  Immediately take control of your symptoms.  Besides drinking fluids take some necessary medicines like Pepto or Imodium or medications recommend by your doctor. 4.  Don't expose yourself to others if necessary.  You don't want to spread it. 5.  Rest as much…
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12Mar 2010 by holly

Diaper Deal – Babies R Us – Free $20 Gift Card – 3/20/10 ONLY

Babies R Us, Baby, Coupons, Shopping deals, Uncategorized
Saturday, March 20, 2010  - Free $20 Gift Card when you buy ANY 2 Pampers Value Boxes of Diapers with Dry Max (92-252 ct) Live Demo from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM FREE Giveaways while supplies last Must buy 2 for offer on Saturday, March 20th only.  In-store only.  Quantities limited; no rain checks.  See back of gift card for Terms & Conditions.  Limit one per guest. I just got my RedPlum coupons for 3/14/2010 early, thanks to my local paper - Fairfax Times. There is an ad for Pampers and a $2 coupon! Use 2 - $2 coupons RP 3/14 2 at $40.99 = OOP $77.98 - $20 Gift card = $57.98 for (200 - 432 diapers or $.29 - $.13 a diaper) Size 6 - 100 diapers -…
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08Mar 2010 by holly

Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches Yum!

Food, Uncategorized
I'm a huge fan of Reuben sandwiches.  It all started about 5 years ago where I had a very good one at a restaurant near my work and I started to looking for other good Reuben sandwiches. Thanks to Redemption Unlimited ladies for mentioning that corned beef is $1.49 lb at Giant this week.   I got a 5 lb brisket for under $8.  That right there is the cost of 1 sandwich at a nice restaurant here in the NOVA area.   I made this recipe for the brisket and then I made this recipe for cabbage, potatos and carrots.   Wow!  This is amazing.  My husband wants another sandwich right now.  I better go make it. I updated my version a little bit. Crockpot version Ingredients 1 5 lb corned beef…
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