12Aug 2010 by holly

Harris Teeter Super Double Coupon up to $1.98 08/11/10-08/17/10

Coupons, Food, Harris Teeter, Shopping deals, Uncategorized
Thanks to Laura from FrugalFriends for the advance notice. So many friends have been talking about the Super Double coupons at Harris Teeter that I had to mention it. I hope to create a list tonight and go tomorrow!  Woohoo! Here are some places that have some great matchup lists for Harris Teeter: Madame Deals and HERE Southern Savers Mrs. MoneySaver WeUseCoupons.com HotCouponWorld.com The Coupon Challenge What have you found at Harris Teeter?  Or what do you hope to buy? I love to hear what you got.
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10Aug 2010 by holly

2010 Savings Challenge Update – July 2010

2010 Savings Challenge, Uncategorized
  How are you doing on your 2010 Financial goals? Now that my toddler is a toddler I haven't had the chance to write as much about this as I originally planned in the beginning of the year.   Before I lose track I wanted to quickly post our savings challenge and our update to it. Check out the category from earlier posts this year. Our goals that will take most of the year to complete: 1. Note a new situation: Switching our daughter into a different daycare.  We made the decision to switch her to a more expensive daycare that we felt fits our needs and she is so happy and learning so much. Increase in childcare expenses. 2. Investing: It looks like we will reach about 50% of our…
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09Aug 2010 by holly

CVS Coupons in the Mail!

Coupons, CVS, Uncategorized
I love getting the mail.  You never know what you might get.   I got CVS coupons including two $25 new or transfer prescription gift card and a $5/$30 coupon.  Talk about "Excellent!" Did you get CVS coupons this week?
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02Aug 2010 by holly

Free Samples for Baby

Baby, Freebies, Uncategorized
Several of my friends are having babies in the next couple of months and I thought it is time to show them how to get stuff for FREE! Great website for deals on baby stuff: Babycheapskate Free samples from Walmart I am a big believer in breast feeding and I did buy my fair share of formula and there isn't anything wrong with using it.  My daughter LOVED it.  Before baby comes it is a great idea to have formula available.  If you don't need it you can always give it away or donate it to a mother shelter: ParentsChoiceFormula Free Sample Enfamil Free Sample and Free coupons Similac Free Sample and Free coupons I strongly recommend Member's Mark because it is a great deal! Last I checked it was…
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02Aug 2010 by holly

Magazines.com – Ladies’ Home Journal – $0.58 an issue

Magazines, Uncategorized
Magazines.com is currently offering several magazines with a special $5 discount including Ladies' Home Journal so that is only $7 for 12 issues or $0.58 an issue. In addition,  it is FREE shipping and no sales tax.  What a perfect gift. This special offer expires on September 30, 2010, so take advantage and save $5 now. To get this deal, which is only on 295 selected magazines, follow these instructions: 1.  Click HERE for $5 off Magazines 2. Select the magazine you want to purchase. 3. Enter coupon code FAVES during checkout to get your $5 discount. 4.  Always FREE Shipping and no sales tax! Enjoy!
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26Jul 2010 by holly

Virginia and other states – Sales Tax Free School Supplies in August 2010

Baby, Clothing, Shopping deals, Uncategorized
I'm a huge fan of the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday in our area in Northern Virginia that is a 5% discount. I'll take that!  This year it is 08/6/10-08/08/10. Click HERE to see if your State participates in this type of event. For Virginia: Sales of the following items are exempt from sales or use tax during the sales tax holiday period: • Each article of clothing or footwear with a selling price of $100 or less per article; and • Each school supply item with a selling price of $20 or less per item. For those that don’t have kids or have little tots, this holiday is a great time to buy items like underwear, socks, t-shirts, and sneakers.  It is also a good time to buy craft supplies…
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25Jul 2010 by holly

World’s Best Cat Litter

Rebates, Uncategorized
I have 2 big furry cats that we love so much!  I try hard to find good deals on cat food and litter whenever I can.   In the SmartSource 7/25/10 it has an ad for a FREE 7 to 8 lb Bag after Mail-In-Rebate! A value of $12.99.  To download your rebate, visit www.BuyTheBestTrial.com!  I just filled out a form and opened a pdf.     We are looking for a low dust formula.
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24Jul 2010 by holly

New! Smokey Bones Coupons in 7/25/10 Sunday Paper

Coupons, Newspapers, Uncategorized
If you haven't been to Smokey Bones before I strongly suggest getting the corn bread for the appetizer. It is wonderful! Almost like a desert before the meal. In the paper this weekend there are 2 coupons: $10 off any $25 purchase Good July 25-August 18 $10 off any $20 purchase Good August 19-September 11 Or if you sign-up for email updates you can get a $10 coupon just for signing up!
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12Jul 2010 by holly

The Cost of Diapers – June 2010

Baby, Coupons, CVS, Uncategorized
I have to admit this was an amazing month on stockpiling diapers!  I went to CVS and got a lot of diapers on cheap.  Back in the beginning of June there was a discount on Huggies Mega packs of diapers.  Check that post out HERE. I’ve saved $329.50 so far 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…
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