23Apr 2010 by holly

Shoppers Double/Triple Coupon Event Thursday, 4/22/10- Sunday, 4/25/10

Coupons, Shoppers, Uncategorized
Wow!  *Jumping UP and Down*  Shoppers is doing a Double and Triple Coupon event through Sunday at ONLY Northern Virginia stores.  Sorry Maryland shoppers. Here is Shoppers Coupon policy. I haven't even had a chance yesterday to go through my mail to see if I got the ad for it.  Like I mentioned yesterday it has been a crazy week. Thanks to so many bloggers for posting this.  I thought I would mention it too. Redemption Unlimited - List of Match-ups HERE WeUseCoupons.com - List of Match-ups HERE HotCouponWorld - List of Match-ups HERE and HERE Frugal Friends - Info about the Event HERE MoneyWiseMoms - Comments and info HERE I wonder what I will be doing Saturday or maybe Sunday?  Perfect timing because I need to go grocery shopping…
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22Apr 2010 by holly

Crazy week and Giant Shopping Trip 4/21/10

general, Giant, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
This week has been a crazy week. A lot has been going on and I haven't been as good about posting good deals. I'm hoping after tomorrow when the weekend starts I can start getting organized, clean the family room, office, and of course laundry. I'm really behind on laundry and haven't been doing my routine.  Honestly, working full-time is tough because I'm always behind.  In the evenings after my daughter goes to bed, all I want to do is the essentials and go to bed. I'm exhausted! This weekend I plan on cleaning up and going to the grocery store might go to Bottom Dollar to use my $10 off a $40 purchase. Check out what my hubby got at Giant yesterday?   A bag of fruit including apples, mango…
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22Apr 2010 by holly

Best Yard Sale of the Year – Troop 893 Annual Tag Sale – 5/8/2010

Uncategorized, Yard Sale
The best yard sale of the year is on 5/8/2010 mark your calendar!  I mentioned this last year.  This is at the Chantilly Expo Center.  The line starts early and remember to bring a canned good item.  See you there! Show Hours: Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm Admission: A canned good (or $1.00) per person to be donated to Western Fairfax Christian Ministries Food Pantry, Children 12 & Under – Free Here is the website for the Troop 893.  Here is the link to the Chantilly Expo Center. This yard sale has lots of clothes for babies, kids and adults.  It has electronics, kitchen supplies, craft supplies and lots of other things as well. DROP-OFFS ARE APPRECIATED!! Donated items can be dropped off at the Dulles Expo Center-North Building on the following dates:…
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21Apr 2010 by holly

The Season for House Projects – How to do House projects on a tight budget?

DIY, Uncategorized
[caption id="attachment_2945" align="aligncenter" width="288" caption="Flooring Project 2006"][/caption] When my husband and I married almost 8 years ago we bought our first house that year.  It was so exciting and we knew right off the bat that we wanted to do some updates to it.  We were so excited to jump into them too.  Before we sold the house almost 3 years later we had updated the kitchen, bathrooms, and backyard.  It was a lot of fun and we did it on a very tight budget. How did we do all of that on a tight budget you might ask? Here are my tips that I've told all of my friends and family. 1.  Do it yourself Doing most of the labor yourself will save you thousands of dollars.  Thankfully my…
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19Apr 2010 by holly

Ways to Save on 1.5 volt Batteries – Hacking Video

DIY, Uncategorized
Battery Hack on YouTube.  Have you seen this video? My hubby who loves to tinker with electronics sent me this as a frugal way to save money.  Hmmm...don't think we need 1.5 volt batteries right now but if we do we might think about doing this. Click HERE - 12 volt Energizer Batteries = 8 - 1.5 volt batteries
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19Apr 2010 by holly

Getting things done

DIY, general, Sewing, Uncategorized
This weekend has been a busy weekend.  After buying lots of fabric on Friday and even Saturday!  Yes, I went back and bought more.  I went WAY over my budget, but I have fabric to last me years and years.  Just like everything else I try not to ever buy my fabric at retail prices.  I bought loads of fabric a couple years ago when Hancock fabrics closed several of their stores in the area. That inspired me to work on some of my UFOs = Un-Finished Objects on Sunday.  My husband watched my daughter while I did some of them.  Then we all worked on organizing our office.  Perfect spring cleaning. Getting Things Done My goal for this year is to list out all the things that need to…
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16Apr 2010 by holly

Wow! Lots of Fabric I purchased at Joann Fabric Closing Burke VA

DIY, Shopping deals, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
Have I mentioned that I really like fabric?   Well, I really do.  It's crazy I know.  I have a very good stockpile of all sorts of fabrics in particular quilting cottons. My hubby called me to tell me about the Burke Joann Store was closing in order to move to a bigger store in Fairfax.  He said most of the fabrics were 50% to 75% and in addition they still did the sale price from the circular.   In some cases that makes it 85% to 95% off!   When I got there he had 30+ bolts of fabric ready to purchase.  I then purchase 12 more! When it rang up it was $280+ and after the discounts it came to $80+!  I can't believe it.  Of course I don't know exactly…
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16Apr 2010 by holly

Shoppers Food Warehouse 4/15/10-4/21/10

Coupons, Shoppers, Shopping deals, Uncategorized
Shoppers hasn't had that many deals recently.   This weeks seems to a better week.  I just got my ads today which is why this is getting posted today. Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.89 lb  Family Pack 3 lbs or more.  Good stock up price!  I just bought some at Giant for $1.99 All Natural Fresh, Whole legs or chicken thighs or drumsticks $1.29 lb family pack 3 lbs or more Smithfield premium Pork Picnic Shoulder $.99 lb Red Ripe Tomatoes on the Vine $1.39 lb 7up or Canada Dry 12 pack cans limit 10 $1.99  This is a great price!  12 pack 7-Up, Canada Dry, A&W root beer, Country time lemonade, or Sunkist $1.99 ( limit 10 ) Coco-Cola 20 Pack cans $5.99 price good through 5/12/10 Get one…
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15Apr 2010 by holly

Friend’s Trip to Ulta 4/15/10

Shopping Trips, Ulta, Uncategorized
My girlfriend went to Ulta and confirmed with the manager that you can "stack" the Ulta coupons with the manufacture coupons.  That is great news! This is what she got: Remember, all “final” per item prices are even lower, once the Ulta coupon is deducted.  Honestly, I almost bought enough to use 2 of the coupons, since my total was $16! (2) maybelline great lash mascara $4.99 each marked down to $2.99 - (2) $1/1 Qs = $1.99 ea (2) Maybelline Pure makeup foundation $4.99 each marked down to $1.49 ea Revlon Creme lip gloss $9.99 marked down to $2.99 ea Maybelline Instant Age Rewind $7.99 marked down to $2.39 ea Almay Pure Blends lipgloss  $7.99 marked down to $2.39 - $1/1 Q = $1.39 ea total before discounts =…
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