24Nov 2010 by holly

Looking for a Washington Post Deal? How about $.59 Sundays?!

Newspapers, Uncategorized
I'm always looking for good deals on getting the paper cheaper.  I've had issues trying to get a good deal on the Washington Post these last couple months.  I've learned to keep calling and asking.  My last bill was incorrect and I didn't get the deal they offered and instead they offered me not as good a deal so I took it just because I still wanted the delivery.   I should have canceled. Now, I'm going to call back and ask for this one and get them to send me the bill so I can pay for a YEAR (52 week) subscription instead of just 26 weeks. Subscribe to The Washington Post today and save up to 79% off the newsstand rate Get 26 weeks of Sunday home-delivery for just 59¢…
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18Nov 2010 by holly

11/21/10 No Redplum just SmartSource

Coupons, Uncategorized
I just confirmed that there will NOT be a Redplum this coming weekend just a SmartSource and per the schedule next weekend because it is Thanksgiving there will be no coupons! There will be coupons because the P&G smartsource will be available. Make sure you get your subscription because usually on Thanksgiving the paper delivery drops  off all of the Black Friday ads.
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14Nov 2010 by holly

Rite Aid Shopping Trip 11/13/10 – All for $11.25 and got back $8.99!

Coupons, Rite Aid, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
Wow!  It's been a long time since I posted a shopping trip and I thought this one was worth it to post. Check out all I got for $11.25 and I got back $8.99 to use on my next purchases.  I'm really amazed at the deals that Rite Aid has with their new +UP reward program. I did this in a couple transactions because I had a raincheck for the Nivea lotion which would have been a $5 +UP but what the cashier did was put it towards my next purchase.  What a great idea. I highly recommend getting to know the cashiers and managers at your stores because they can help you with rain-checks, checking the back for the product or even some other creative ways to help you…
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28Oct 2010 by holly

Looking for something to carry your Halloween Candy in?

Activities, Uncategorized
I love reusing items especially old T-shirts! What a creative way to go trick or treating.  Create a trick or treat bag out of an old t-shirt.   If you have a solid color you can have your little one color on it or help you glue different things related to their costume on it.  The possibilities are endless. Click HERE for the full set of instructions that takes minutes to do. What other creative Halloween ideas are you up to this year? Please share.
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28Sep 2010 by holly

My next adventure Homemade Bagels

Recipes, Uncategorized
Like I said in my previous post a couple weeks ago, life in my household has been a bit crazy.  More about that in future posts.   However, it is time to start getting back on the blogging and savings wagon.  Since this last month was crazy we are getting low on our stockpile so it is time to catch up on coupons and deals. I was looking at Liz's post on FrugallyBlonde about how to make  Homemade Bagels.  What a great idea!  I can't wait to try this recipe.  Lately I have had a craving for bagels and cream cheese.   Sounds good right now! What other recipes have you tried recently?
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10Sep 2010 by holly

Shoppers Food Warehouse 9/8/10-9/15/10

Shoppers, Shopping deals, Uncategorized
Shoppers is now doing the Double AD Wednesday - Once a week.  Twice the savings.  Every Wednesday.   So on 9/8/10 (Wed) and 9/15/10 (Wed) this sale will be on along with the other week sale.   So if you don't get to Shoppers this weekend go on Wed and you can include the new sale to this one!  What a great way to save! Chicken is on sale!  Talk about a great time to stock pile on chicken.  If you have an extra freezer then this is a great time to add to it. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.69 lb Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs $1.69 lb  Family Pack Chicken Thighs, Drumsticks or Whole Legs $1.29 lb Family Pack All Natural Split Chicken Breast $1.69 lb Family Pack All Natural…
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01Sep 2010 by holly

Cost of Diapers – August 2010

Amazon, Baby, Coupons, Uncategorized
I took advantage of the Amazon deals these last two months.  Check out the post here. I’ve saved $495.40 so far this year.  I've spent $356.35 this year. Click HERE to see my chart in Google Documents. . Location Brand Size Number of Diapers/Training pants Regular Price Cost Cost per Diaper . 1/1/2010 Big Lots Big Lots 5 19 $3.33 $3.33 $0.18 . 1/2/2010 Walmart Pampers 6 60 $19.92 $19.92 $0.3 . 1/7/2010 Alice.com Luvs 6 23 $6.92 $6.09 $0.26 . 1/10/2010 CVS CVS Brand 6 40 $13.99 $2.21 $0.06 . 1/20/2010 Dirt Cheap! Luvs 6 480 $143.96 $85 $0.18 . 2/2/2010 CVS Huggies Pullups 2T 26 $12.49 $5.50 $0.21 . 2/2/2010 CVS Huggies Pullups 2T 26 $12.49 $5.50 $0.21 . 2/11/2010 Rite Aid Pampers 6 26 $10.99 $5.49 $0.21…
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22Aug 2010 by holly

Where have I been?

general, Uncategorized
Where have I been? Life has been a little crazy around my household.    As I've mentioned before I work full-time outside the home and then I get home and do my best to take care of my family.  My daughter is now active toddler who wants "Mommy" and "Daddy"  constantly in the evening and since she gets a good nap time during the day her bedtime has been extended to 8:00/9:00.  After getting her to bed, it is pretty much time to go to sleep myself so my blog has been neglected, even my email and my reading up on deals. This comes to my next point.  It is wonderful to have a stockpile!  I am so grateful for frugal shopping because I'm able to have that freedom of not…
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