02Jun 2009 by holly

How to Make a Swim Diaper?

Baby, Sewing, Uncategorized
I've been thinking about for the last month.  Can I make a swim diaper for my daughter?  I love to sew but haven't had much time recently.  Now, that I have a project on my mind I have to find some time to do it.  But, first I need a pattern.  After searching and searching online I finally found a pattern. Thanks to Kayla's Cloth Kits there is a .pdf file that you can download and plus her website has a video you can watch here!
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02Jun 2009 by holly

Shopping Trip – Shoppers – 5/31/09

Shoppers, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
I went to Shoppers on 5/31/09 and got some great deals! A couple things to mention beware you CAN'T use IP coupons over a $1.00 including $1.50 because Shoppers won't accept them.  It is against their policy to accept a coupon above $1.00. The cashier wouldn't accept them and the manager agreed.  This was in Mananas, VA. I bought 4 PopTarts for $2.50 each and 4 Frosted Shredded Wheat for $2.50 each. I also bought a Kelloggs Raisin Bran for $2.50 Total $22.50. I used 2 -2/$1.00 PopTarts expired today 5/31. $5/20 (Kelloggs coupon from the Shoppers ad) Used the $1.00 coupon from the Washington Post bag (back in March?). Total: $11.50 $1.28 a box  not too bad I also bought a couple other things too.   Great shopping trip saved…
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30May 2009 by holly

Boater’s World Going Out of Business Sale

Freebies, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
Look at this stuff!   Boater's World is going out of business and this was the last day.  My husband had been stopping by for the last couple of weeks buying things when he saw them.  One of the things that he saw that caught his attention was the SodaStream makers.  We bought the first one at around $50 normally over $100.  Then after showing it to others he went back and got a couple more for prices at $40 - $20.  Then today when he stopped it they were down to $9!  He already has friends and family that want them. To name a few. He also found some great deals on antennas ($2-$5 a piece),  GPS covers ($2), Metal Filter ($12), Hitches ($2-$4) and Brackets ($.75).   A lot…
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24May 2009 by holly

RiteAid Shopping Trip 5/22/09

Coupons, Rite Aid, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
This is my RiteAid Shopping Trip. Now this is a good shopping trip after all said done and I get my rebates back it will be PROFIT = $.01 1 - Huggies Mega Pack = $13.99 1/$1.50 from mailer 1 - Bayer Crystal 10 ct = $3.99 1/$1.50 from Bayer website 1 - Alaway Eye Itch 10ml = $7.99 1/$4.00 from 4/26 ss or 5/3 ss -$5/25 Total OOP: $13.97 Will receive the following rebates: $2.00 Huggies Diapers $3.99 Bayer Crystal 10 Ct $7.99 Alaway Eye Itch 10ml Profit: $.01
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24May 2009 by holly

Giant Shopping Trip 5/29/09

Coupons, Giant, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
Ok did it!  I completed a pretty good shopping trip at Giant. OOP $56.57.  Not to bad. However, it got lower... I did have a problem using the X/XX Bloom coupon because you have to have a cashier enter it in or the customer service and this is usually something you want to use first.  I got back $10.25 for that coupon + tax!  Yeah, I was surprised that I got tax back too. Then the Cat machine didn't print out my $2 for the Deer Park water deal.  I got $2.00 back for that. Last, I didn't get back my $.05 for each bag.  The manager was wonderful in refunding me all of these things and he said there was a way to do this at self checkout.  I…
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23May 2009 by holly

Giant Shopping Plans 5/24/09

Coupons, Giant, Uncategorized
Thanks to Redemption Unlimited for the info about the $3/$15 Meat coupon.   Click here to see the post. This is a great deal.  Plus there are a lot of x/xx coupons this week and per Frugal in Virginia Giant accepts competitors coupons.  Click here to see the post. My plan is to go to customer service about a couple issues tomorrow. 1. I want to ask them about the competitors coupon. 2. I want to return some Giant brand Motrin because it was expired when I bought it.  I'm used it and noticed after I used it that it was expired.  I still have the receipt. Then thanks to Frugal in Virginia for these good deals.  Click here for her site. I'm trying to figure out a better way to…
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11May 2009 by holly

Antique Car Show 5/16/09

Freebies, general, Uncategorized, Vehicle
For a fun filled May afternoon go the Fairfax City Antique Car Show.  My family has gone to these type of events in the last couple of years and they are a lot fun.  The best part is it is FREE to attend.   Plus, you can watch a Model T be put together in front of your eyes!  Kids of all ages have fun and learn a lot too. Saturday May 16, 2009 10:00 AM–3:00 PM City Hall (Between Rt. 123 and University Dr 10455 Armstrong St. • Fairfax, Virginia Click here to learn more!
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06May 2009 by holly

Staples Shopping Trip – 5/6/2009

Freebies, Shopping Trips, Staples, Uncategorized
Here is an update to this shopping trip...I received the following rebates back. Thanks to several posts -TheThriftymama.com, Redemption Unlimited, CouponCravings.com I went to Staples this evening with my husband and daughter. I saw that a package of HP paper would be $1 after the rebate!  Since I've been using a lot of paper for coupons I liked Redemption Unlimited's idea of buying the paper.  Then I saw CouponCravings's post about the Casio Label maker.  My husband I love to create labels on just about everything.  Yes, my husband put a label on our label maker.  hahaha...in any case, I showed my husband my list and instead he started looking at the laptop deal on the front page. His laptop isn't doing so well and since we have had our…
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01May 2009 by holly

Belmont Bay – Occoquan River Communities – 5/2/09

Charity, Freebies, general, Uncategorized
There is no shortage of things to do in Belmont Bay this weekend! Come out and enjoy the spring weather and renew neighborhood ties. We kick off Saturday, May 2nd with an Adopt a Stream clean up of the community! Meet us at the marina at 9 a.m. to have some fun while making Belmont Bay even more beautiful. The prize categories always keep us guessing right up to the last minute. The Adopt a Stream clean up is followed by the Belmont Bay site activities for the Occoquan River Festival at the marina pavilion (rain date for Festival is 05/03). There will be something for everyone to enjoy! For the music lovers – bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in on a grassy spot by our pavilion…
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