10Aug 2009 by holly

Easy Chic Furniture! Black Antique – Old to make Old again!

DIY, Uncategorized
How do you make that old ugly 80's furniture look better? Yuck!  Most people would say throw-it away!  Or donate it! Or Freecycle it! I say reuse it! Make it better for about $5-$20 and your time! About 5 years ago my husband and I were doing our typical Walmart shopping trip which always included looking at clearance items.  This particular day this Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Kit caught my attention it was called Accents by Rust-Oleum Brand - Distressed Antique Black. I bought 2 kits for $5 a piece.   (Note: This was 5+ years ago.) At the time, we were living in a small townhouse that we had owned for a couple years and I was interested in painting picture frames black and maybe a couple other pieces as well.   I…
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08Aug 2009 by holly

Why you should buy a Sunday 8/9/09 Washington Post this week.

Coupons, Magazines, Newspapers, Uncategorized
I was thinking about the Red Plum coupons and the reason I buy the Washington Post each week.  Currently, I have a subscription and will be canceling it soon since I don't have a weekly discount anymore.  Instead I will go to the store and get the Sunday Double Deal on Sundays.  There will be some Sundays I might not be interested in getting it, like the Holidays don't have coupons.  So, in the long run I will save by only buying the ones that I want.  There are some Sundays that it makes sense to buy more than one or more than two.  I will try and write a post on Saturdays to say if it makes sense to buy the paper or not. This week you should!  Sunday…
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06Aug 2009 by holly

CVS Deals next week 8/9-8/15

CVS, Shopping deals, Uncategorized
There are a couple deals at CVS this coming.   I haven't heard if there are any coupons being emailed out.  Always scan your card at the Red Price Scanner for your CRTs (Cash Register Tape) coupons!  You never know if you will get a coupon. That reminds me, my free gifts (that printed on the receipt) will be expiring soon so I will have to go to the store to pick them up! Remember in VA there is no sales tax on baby products, and school supplies this weekend! Click HERE to read my earlier post. Contour Meter $14.99 get $5 eb Limit 1 -$14.99 Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Meter, up to $30.00 SS 3/22/09 M&M Mars singles 2/$1 -$1 off 2 Snickers, Twix, 3 Musketeers or Milky Way Brand…
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06Aug 2009 by holly

Virginia – August 7, 8, 9 is Sales Tax Holiday

Baby, general, Shopping deals, Uncategorized
Reminder starting tomorrow! Virginia is one of the states that offers a Sales Tax Holiday for the first weekend in August.  That is a 5% discount! 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 for the younger kids like paint, paper, and markers.  Start thinking about Christmas gifts! The best part I found out is diapers, baby items and even wedding dresses ($100 or less) are included!! See list below. August Sales Tax Holiday: School Supplies and Clothing When: First weekend of August (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) each year. The 2009 holiday will take place on August 7, 8, and 9, 2009. What's…
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04Aug 2009 by holly

Virginia Blogs!

general, Uncategorized
Listed below and on my sidebar are Virginia blogs. Let me know if there are any others that I should add! Love to read local blogs and deals! Thanks! Virginia Blogs Blessings in Bargains Fairfax Times – Locations Frugal Friends Frugal in Virginia Frugally Blonde Gainesville Times – Paper Locations Hey! It’s Free Moneywise Moms NOVA Thrifty Redemption Unlimited Organizing-life
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04Aug 2009 by holly

Pep Boys Oil Deal includes oil and filter – $10.99 after rebate

Coupons, Pepboys, Uncategorized, Vehicle
5 quarts Castrol GTX Motor Oil & FRAM Oil Filter* After mail-in rebate Not valid with any other offer or discount. No substitutions.  Limit 2 offers per customer. $14.99 - $4.99 = $10.99 5 quarts of oil and oil filter purchase after mfg. mail-in rebate Oil filter up to $4.99  Expires 8/29/2009 Click HERE for more information. Other good deals: Combine the above deal with this coupon if you need an Air Filter!!! $2 off any Air Filter with 5 quart oil purchase with coupon K&N or Purolator Not to be combined with other offers.  Limit 2 offers. Must present coupon.  Expires: 10/31/09 $.99 Champion Spark Plugs each after mail in rebate $2.49 - $1.50 mail in rebate = $.99 Reg. $2.59 each At the bottom of the ad they…
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02Aug 2009 by holly

Giant Shopping Trip 8/2/2009 – $62.15 Groceries for $25.17!

Giant, Shopping Trips, Uncategorized
My last trip of the day!  I still can't believe all of the stuff I bought today.  I even completed these trips before Noon! For this trip I used the 4 $1 double coupons in this weeks Giant ad.   I also did the 2 cereal deals. Buy 4 boxes of specific general mills cereal for $6 Buy any 4 boxes of general mills cereal at regular price and get $6 off! This is my receipt: Washington Post Double Deal $2 Cascade Rinse Aid $3.99 (FREE mailer coupon.  This coupon didn't work at the self-check out so I got refunded at customer service = $4.19 back in cash) = FREE Oral B Kid Toothbrush $2.00 (-$1.00 coupon from SS with double -$1.00) = FREE GM Cherrios $3.29 (-$1.00 coupon from mailer…
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