...Southern Savings...

Exciting News!!!!!

2010-02-03T17:11:00.002-06:00

Over the past few months, with a lot of encouragement from my sweet hubby, I have been trying to decide which direction I wanted Southern Savings to take. I wanted to be able to continue posting all of the best deals and freebies from around the web, but I also felt like it was time to close this chapter of Southern Savings for an even better chapter in my blogging 'career'!
These last few weeks I have been working hard on creating a new site with a new look, new features, new content, upcoming articles, a new platform, my own hosting, and even a new name! I am beyond thrilled to direct all of you to my new website Saving On The Essentials!

We will still be featuring the same great content, but now with more features and offers for our readers.I hope that you will continue to join me on the journey towards a more frugal lifestyle - or even if you're only in it for the freebies {and we have some great ones}! So make sure to visit us over at SavingOnTheEssentials.com to sign up for our most current posts of all the greatest freebies and deals around the web!
And thank you so much for being part of the beginning here at Southern Savings!

Under Construction...

2010-01-27T15:38:00.000-06:00

I won't be posting much the rest of this week as I try to update our blog design. I am hoping to have it completed by the end of this week. Stick with me while I update - it'll be worth it. There are going to be lots of changes forth coming!

Blessings!

Walgreens Trip {1.22.10}

2010-01-22T18:54:00.001-06:00

Cost: $8.23

I made two different transactions are two different Walgreens today - which is why the prices on the toothpaste varies. These were the first transactions I haven't done in a long time without using register rewards! I've combined the 2 transactions for the sake of time. =)

2 - Aquafresh Advance Toothpaste @ 3.29 ea = 6.58

used 2 - $1/1 Aquafresh Printable {Thanks, Mercedes!}

used 2 - $2/1 Aquafresh walgreens in ad coupon

= 0.58 for two

1 - Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber = 1.39 {sale}

2 - Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber refills @ 0.87 ea = 1.74 {sale}

2 - Soft Scrub Cleansers = 5.00

used BOGO Soft Scrub Printable {you have to sign up and then print the coupon}

= 2.50 for 2

2 - Aquafresh Advance Toothpaste @ 2.99 ea = 5.98

used 2 - $1/1 Aquafresh Printable {Thanks, Mercedes!}

used 2 - $2/1 Aquafresh walgreens in ad coupon

= FREE plus 0.02 overage!

2 - Candy bars {for fillers} @ 0.39 ea = 0.78

Total Value = $35.66

Total Spent = $8.23

Total Saved = 27.48

Home Depots eCircular...

2010-01-20T13:56:00.000-06:00

Go HERE to sign up for Home Depots eCircular newsletter

You'll get Coupons directly delivered to your inbox!

2 Hour Challenge Update...

2010-01-20T13:20:00.000-06:00

I knew going into today's cleaning challenge that it was going to be tough to complete my list in the two hours time. It ended up taking me about two hours and forty minutes.

Here is what I accomplished:

~~Put Roast in the Slow cooker for dinner~~ - It's almost ready to be shredded for BBQ!
~~Laundry~~
~~Clean Bathroom~~
~~Straighten up and dust living room~~
Vacuum all floors
Make an Apple Pie and Waffles for the Freezer I ended up making a double batch of waffles so it took a little longer
~~Make bed and tidy up our bedroom~~
~~Wash Dishes, sweep and mop kitchen~~
Fold Laundry - I still have a load in the dryer and washer and I haven't folded a single thing.

I did manage to get a lot done today and our house looks great! I started getting tired towards the end and decided to take a break for lunch and some quick posts before finishing the laundry off. :)

2 Hour Challange...

2010-01-20T09:28:00.000-06:00

I am a person who likes a challenge. If I'm not up against a time clock, I tend to work slower with more breaks. So, I came up with my Two Hour Challenge a few months ago and it has worked really well for me!

Today is my first day at home since last Wednesday -- needless to say my house isn't in the best shape! I have a lot of things that need to get done today and I am wanting to see how much of it I can get done in 2 hours. Like my last 2 Hour Challange, I'll report back in after the two hours are up to let you know how I have done.

Here is my list for today...

Put Roast in the Slow cooker for dinner
Laundry
Clean Bathroom
Straighten up and dust living room
Vacuum all floors
Make an Apple Pie & Waffles for the Freezer
Make bed and tidy up our bedroom
Wash Dishes, sweep and mop kitchen
Fold Laundry

I know that is a lot to get done in two hours, but I think I can do it -- or hit pretty close to it! I have a few more things I need to get to today, but I'm going to focus on my main goal of just getting the house clean.

What are some things ya'll challenge yourselves with to keep your house tidy?

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Free eBook: Smooth and Easy Days...

2010-01-20T08:39:00.000-06:00

Go HERE to download a free copy of Charlotte Mason's Smooth and Easy Days.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Free eBook: Thriving on Less...

2010-01-20T08:28:00.004-06:00

Go HERE to download Thriving On Less - Simplifying in a Tough Economy.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Walgreens Trip {1.18.10}

2010-01-19T10:41:00.000-06:00

Cost: $12.51

Transaction One

5 - Pepsi 12 pack @ 3.00 ea = 15.00
1 - Lipton tea 100 ct = 2.99
1 - Theraflu Sugar free 6 pack = 3.99
1 - Tostitos Chips = 2.50
1 - Tostitos Cheese dip = 2.50

Subtotal = 26.98

Used
1 - $2/1 Theraflu Printable
-2.00/1 Wags Diabetes and You Booklet

= 22.98

Paid with
3 RR Pregresso
3 RR Neosporin
3 RR Glade
1 RR Rembrant
2 RR Colgate
2 RR Kellogg’s

= 8.98 + 2.15 tax

Received
10 RR Pepsi Products
4 RR Lipton/Theraflu

Summary
Spent 14 RR + 11.13 OOP
Received 14 RR
Cost 11.13

Transaction Two

1 - Lipton Tea 100 ct = 2.99
1 - Theraflu 6 pk sugar free = 3.99
2 - Wet One Antibacterial wipes 40 ct @ 2.00 ea = 4.00
1 - Snickers bar = 0.39

Subtotal = 11.37

Used
1 - $2/1 Theraflu Printable
2 - $1.50/1 Wet Ones Printable
1 - $2/1 Walgreesn Theraflu Q in Diabetes and You Booklet

= 4.37

Paid with
1 RR Electrasol
3 RR Neosporin

= 0.37 + 0.87 tax

Received
1 RR Wet Ones
4 RR Lipton/Theraflu

Summary
Spent 4 RR + 1.24 OOP
Received 5 RR
Cost: 0.24

Transaction Three

1 - Theraflu 6 pk sugar free = 3.99
1 - Lipton Tea 100 ct = 2.99
4 - Snicker Bars @ 0.39 ea = 1.56

Subtotal = 8.54

Used
1 - $2/1 Theraflu Printable
1 - $2/1 Wags Theraflu Q from Diabetes and you Booklet

= 4.54

Paid with
2.50 RR ThermaCare
2 RR Kellogg’s Cereal
= 0.04 + 0.60 tax

Received
4 RR Lipton/Theraflu

Summary
Spent 4.50 RR + 0.64 OOP
Received 4 RR
Cost: 1.14

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Just so you all know...we are not coke junkies! We very rarely - if ever - purchase cokes.

However, we are preparing for a visit from my sister and four of my younger brothers

I thought this would be a special treat for them. I'm excited about their trip!

Printable Coupons...

2010-01-19T10:14:00.000-06:00

Right now Coupons.com has some great coupons available for printing.

Here are a few of my favorites

0.40/1 Nature Vally Granola Bars

0.50/1 Fiber one Muffin Mix

$3/2 Fragrance Collection by Glade

0.50/1 Cottenelle Aloe & E Bath Tissue

$2/1 Princess Bride DVD

$1/1 Nature Valley Nut Clusters

0.50/1 Old El Paso Heat and Serve Products

{print this and head to Kroger to score these for only 0.25 ea!}

These are just a few of my favorites. You can view the full list at Coupons.com!

Kerasal Foot Care Sample...

2010-01-19T09:14:00.000-06:00

Go HERE to grab a free sample of Kerasal Foot Care!

Castro Oil Rebate...

2010-01-19T08:44:00.000-06:00

Castrol Oil is offering a $7 to $20 Rebate for your next Castrol oil change. Go HERE to print your rebate.

Offer valid thru April 30, 2010

Thanks, Moms by Heart!

Save-a-lot Trip {1.15.10}

2010-01-16T10:48:00.000-06:00

2 - Portmann's Salad Dressing @ 1.29 ea = 2.58

used BOGO Save-a-lot IP

1 - Wescott Vegetable Oil = 1.99

used $1/1 Wescott Oil IP

2 - Coburn Cream Cheese @ 0.99 ea = 1.98

used 0.60/2 Coburn CC IP

= 1.38

Total = 3.67 + 0.51 tax

Saved = 2.89

Walmart Trip {1.15.10}

2010-01-16T10:35:00.000-06:00

I've had a few bad experiences with WalMart on my last several shopping trips. The more I shop there, the more I realize how much I dislike shopping there! So we generally try to stay away from WM, but when things without coupons are cheaper there...well, the frugalista in me has to hit them up! ;)

2 - 5 shelves bookshelf @ 25.00 = 50.00

4 - Spaghetti Mixes @ 0.68 ea = 2.72

3 - Taco seasoning mixes @ 0.42 ea = 1.26

1 - GV Ranch Dressing = 2.98

6 - Rotel @ 0.88 ea = 5.28

6 - GV Tomato Sauce @ 0.52 ea = 3.12

1 - NY Croutons = 1.34

1 - Heinz Ketchup = 1.98

used 1 - 0.75/1 Heinz Ketchup MQ

= 1.23

Subtotal = 67.93 + 6.08 tax

Paid with $60 Giftcard + $14.01 OOP

The bookshelves are a Christmas gift from my sister-in-law and I'm such a procrastinator for just now going and buying them! lol :D

Kroger Trip {1.15.10}

2010-01-16T09:59:00.000-06:00

We haven't been on too many shopping trips here lately. We've been living off of our stockpile off and on for the past couple of months. We have taken a few trips to the store for some ground beef, produce and milk occasionally but for the most part we've enjoyed some time off from shopping...especially with all of the holiday hustle and bustle! So yesterday was my first actual shopping trip this year...and I thought it went pretty good!

2 - Amour Vienna Sausages @ 2/0.89 = 0.89

used 1- 0.50/1 {doubled to 1.00} MQ from Betty Crocker mailer

= FREE + 0.11 overage!

2 - Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Soap @ 2.00 ea = 4.00

used 2 - $1/1 MQ from Homemade Simple Coupon Mailer

= 2.00 for 2

1 - Dawn Pure Essentials = 2.00

used 1 - 0.50/1 MQ from Homemade Simple Coupon Mailer

= 1.00

2 - Dawn Direct Foam Pump @ 2.00 ea = 4.00

used 2 - 1.50/1 MQ from Homemade Simple Coupon Mailer

= 1.00 for 2

2 - Cottenelle 12 Double Roll Bath Tissue @ 5.99 ea = 11.98

used 2 - 0.50/1 any Cottenelle Bath Tissue IP {doubled to 1.00}

= 9.98 {0.41 per roll}

2 - Old El Paso Heat & Serve Rice @ 1.25 {sale} = 1.50

used 2 - 0.50/1 any OEP Heat & Serve IP {doubled to 1.00}

= 0.50 for 2

1 - Kroger Distilled White Vinegar = 0.79

1 - Welch's Grape Jelly = 2.00 {sale}

used 1 - 0.75/1 MQ

= 1.25

1 - Betty Crocker Potatoes Pouch = 1.15

used 1 - 0.50/1 BC Mailer Coupon

= 0.15

2 - Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls 5 ct @ 1.00 ea = 2.00

used 2 - 0.50/1 Pillsbury IP {doubled to 1.00}

-1.00 Cellfire.com eCoupon

= FREE + 1.00 overage!

2 - Kroger Tortillas @ 1.29 ea = 2.58

1 - Gallon Milk = 2.48

2 - Pillsbury Ready Pie Crusts @ 1.50 ea {sale} = 3.00

used 1 - 0.50/2 MQ {doubled to 1.00}

-0.50 Shortcuts.com eCoupon

= 1.50 for 2

1 - Kashi Go Lean Cereal = 2.99 {sale}

used 1 - $2/1 any Kashi Cereal home mailer

= 0.99

1 - Country Crock Butter = 2.43

used 1 - 0.50/1 Country Crock IP {don't remember where I got this one}

= 1.43

Total = 24.54 + 3.31 Tax

Total Value = 63.19

Total Spent = 27.85

Total Saved = 38.65 or 61%!!

Free Craft eBook...

2010-01-15T09:44:00.000-06:00

Go HERE to download a free Craft eBook

for tips on sewing, home decor and more!

Tip - if you don't want to enter in your email address

you can click close at the top left hand corner on the first pop up.

Walgreens Trip {1.14.10}

2010-01-14T14:24:00.000-06:00

Cost: $5.90

2 - Quaker Oats @ 3.00 ea = 6.00

2 - Neosporin @ 4.00 ea = 8.00

1 - ThermaCare = 2.49 {sale}

4 - Betty Crocker Chocolate Frosting @ 2.79 ea = 11.16

1 - Rembrant Toothpaste = 4.99 {sale}

1 - Colgate Maxwhite toothpaste = 2.59 {sale}

1 - Baking Powder = 0.49 {sale}

1 - Penway 2 pocket Folder = 0.59

Subtotal = $36.31

Used

-3.00 Quaker Walgreens in-ad coupon page 3

-7.20 Betty Crocker Frosting Walgreens in-ad coupon page 3

-4.00 Neosporin Walgreens ABC Coupon Booklet

2 - $1/1 Neosporin any

1 - 0.75/1 Colgate Maxwhite or Maxfresh Toothpaste

1 - $3/1 Rembrant Toothpaste

2 - $1/2 Betty Crocker Frosting

2 - $1/1 Quaker Oats {IE Link } or FF}

= $12.36

Paid with 10 RR = $2.36 + $2.04 tax

Received

1 RR Rembrant

2 RR Colgate

2.50 RR ThermaCare

3 RR Neosporin

Summary:

Spent 10 RR + $4.40 OOP

Received 8.50 RR

Cost: $5.90

Clorox Greenworks...

2010-01-14T11:36:00.000-06:00

Go HERE to request your free sample of Clorox Greenworks.

Free 1 Year Subscription to Forbes Magazine...

2010-01-14T11:33:00.000-06:00

I signed up for this a few months ago and my hubby absolutely LOVES this magazine.

A years subscription usually runs over $100 so this is a great deal!

Go HERE to sign up for your Free One Year Subscription to Forbes Magazine!

Thanks, FFD!

Taster's Choice Coffee Sample...

2010-01-13T12:03:00.000-06:00

Taster's Choice is yet again offering up a FREE sample!
This time they will send you 6 of their stick pack instant coffee in a variety of flavors!
Go HERE to request your free sample of their 6 stick pack instant coffee!

Up to 2 samples per household!

Thanks, Money Saving Madness!

Swagbucks...

2010-01-12T13:21:00.000-06:00

Have you joined Swagbucks yet?

I joined several months ago and have already earned $10 worth of gift cards to Amazon!

You can go HERE to see my post on how Swagbucks works.

To add to this already sweet offer - this week Swagbucks is offering up one free code a day
after you download their toolbar.

I downloaded the toolbar months ago for easy searching and it has been
invaluable for me in gaining points and searching online!
This month Swagbucks is offering a special code

Wait are you waiting for?
Start earning free stuff today!!

Inbox Dollars...

2010-01-12T11:49:00.000-06:00

I signed up with Inbox Dollars about six months ago and have made about $15 from them already.

It's really simple to join -- and right now you can get a $5 bonus just for signing up!

The process is really simple, they will send you 2-3 emails per day

you simply click on the bottom link that says 'Click to mark this email read'

let the page load

{I usually view another page while I let it load until it's done and then click out of it}

It's that simple! You'll earn only a few cents per email

but they have other great offers you can sign up for and receive cash back on.

For Christmas I made a new 2010 calendar for our family

I was already in the process of making it when I noticed that Inbox Dollars have a link offering $5 back for creating a new calendar!

I paid a total of $5.28 for my calendar and received $5 back from Inbox Dollars

How awesome is that!

Go here for more details and sign up today!

VocalPoint...

2010-01-12T11:43:00.000-06:00

Have you signed up for Vocal Point yet?

You'll recieve offers to try free items in return for filling out a short survey

and you'll also recipe high value coupons!

I joined months ago and absolutely love it!

what are you waiting for?!

Go HERE to sign up!

Homemade Simple...

2010-01-12T11:40:00.000-06:00

to recieve monthly emails chock full of recipes, craft ideas and other tips for every day living!

Free Gourmet Salt Sample...

2010-01-12T09:45:00.001-06:00

Go HERE to sign up for the Beyond the Shaker email list.
After subscribing a coupon code will pop up. Go HERE to the sample page to choose your sample, enter your coupon code, and you'll receive a completely free sample of Gourmet Salt.

Thanks, Free Sample Freak!

Free Subscription to Lego Club Magazine...

2010-01-12T09:26:00.000-06:00

Here's a great freebie for the kids who love Lego's!

Go HERE to enter your email and date of birth then it will take you to another page where you'll submit the rest of your info!

Thanks, Surviving the Stores!

2010 Entertainment book 35% off...

2010-01-11T14:40:00.000-06:00

Right now the 2010 Entertainment books are on sale for 35% off!

These books are chock full of coupons to use at restaurants, grocery savings, clothing stores and more!

Go HERE to order yours!

$1/1 Quaker Coupon...

2010-01-11T14:10:00.000-06:00

Go HERE {IE} or HERE {FF} to print your coupon for

$1 off any Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Old fashioned Oats or Quick Oaks.

Remember after the first coupon prints you can hit the back button to print another coupon!

These are on sale for $1.50 each at Walgreens this week so stop

by and and score some Oatmeal for $0.50 each!

Free sample Purex 3-in-1...

2010-01-09T13:22:00.000-06:00

I signed up to be a Purex Insider a few months ago and received a high value coupon for signed up

the next week I was able to snag 2 Purex Complete 3-in-1 Starter kits for $1.98!

I've really enjoy using it since then. You start with throwing it in the washer, then transfer it into the dryer along with your load. It's a detergent, fabric softener and anti static all in one

Go HERE to sign up for your free sample today!

New Redbook Codes...

2010-01-08T11:29:00.000-06:00

There are two new promo codes ABTS25 and SNSV25 to get a free one-night movie rental with at your local Redbox. I'm not sure when these expire or only work as certain locations. Good luck!

Other codes that have worked for me recently...

DVDATWAG (works only at Walgreens locations)

BREAKROOM

Thanks, Freebies4Mom!

Amazon Free Dowloadable Eat Smart, Walk Strong...

2010-01-08T10:16:00.000-06:00

Another great freebie from Amazon!

Go HERE to download a free copy of Leslie Sansone’s book, Eat Smart, Walk Strong.

This is a download for Kindles. If you don’t have one, you can download a free application HERE where you can read it on your computer!

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Free Download One Year Love Language Minute Devotional...

2010-01-08T10:09:00.000-06:00

Go here to download a free copy of The One-Year Love Language Minute Devotional from Amazon.com.

This ebook is specifically for Kindles, but you can go here to download a free application which enables you to read Kindle ebooks on your PC.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom.

Free The Biggest Loser Workout Mixes...

2010-01-08T09:46:00.000-06:00

Go HERE for your free download of The Biggest Loser Workout Mixes. Songs include: Paparazzi by Lady Gaga, Umbrella by Rihanna, Stronger by Kanye West and Love Story by Taylor Swift. There are 12 workout tracks.

Betty Crocker Soups, Stews and Chilies eCookbook...

2010-01-08T09:34:00.000-06:00

This is perfect timing for all of this cold weather!
GO HERE to read and/or print your free copy of Betty Chrocker's Soups, Strews and Chilies eCookBook!

Thanks, Pocket Your Dollars

Free Travel Brochures

2010-01-07T09:51:00.000-06:00

You can request free travel brochures HERE!

I ordered several last time this offer was around

can I be honest? sometimes I order travel brochures I don't need because

1 - well, I like to travel. and even if I can't visit a certain place, I still like reading about it.

2 - I use them as coffee table magazines. Travel brochures always make sure to highlight the states best features and they always have beautiful covers on them. I like seeing a travel brochure for sunny Florida on shadowy days here in the south!

Go HERE to request yours!

Freebies...

2010-01-07T09:42:00.000-06:00

Have ya'll requested any of the freebies lately?

If you haven't you can go here to see recent freebies highlighted on Southern Savings

And then go HERE for even more freebies!

Herbal Tea Sample...

2010-01-07T08:39:00.000-06:00

Go HERE and enter the code wellness for a free sample of Teekanne Herbal Tea.

Free 30 Trial to Curves...

2010-01-06T16:23:00.000-06:00

Right now Curves is offering a free 30 trial for new members.

Go here to read more.

Walgreens Trip {1.5.10}

2010-01-06T15:22:00.000-06:00

Cost $8.78

Transaction One

1 - Electrasol 20 ct = 3.49 {sale}

2 - Glade 2 oz. Candles @ 2.50 ea = 5.00 {sale}

2 - Neosporin Lip Health @ 4.00 ea = 8.00 {great sale!}

2 - Raisin Brand Crunch Cereal @ 2.50 ea = 5.00

Subtotal = 21.49

used

1 - $3/2 Glade Products MQ from All You Magazine December '09 issue

1 - 2.50/1 Electrasol MQ

2 - $3/1 any Neosporin Lip Health Product Printable {Go HERE to get yours!}

~~1 - 1.50/2 Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereals Printable {Go HERE to get yours!}~~ Cashier did not scan

= ~~$8.49~~ $9.99

Paid with 2 RR General Mills, 3 RR Theraflu x 2

= $1.99 + 2.02 tax OOP

Received 1 RR Electrasol, 3 RR Neosporin, 2 RR Kellogg's Cereal, 3 RR Glade

Summary:

Spent 8 RR's + $4.01 OOP

Received 9 RR's

Cost: $3.01

Transaction Two

8 - Pregresso Soup @ 1.25 ea = 10.00

2 - Chips Ahoy! @ 0.99 ea = 1.98

Subtotal = 11.98

Used

2 - $1.10/3 Pregresso Soup Printable {Get yours HERE!}

= 9.78

Paid with 5 RR Oral B toothbrushes

= 4.78 + 0.99 OOP

Received 3 RR Progresso, 2 RR Chips Ahoy!

Summary:

Spent 5 RR + 5.77 OOP

Received 5 RR

Cost: 5.77

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I don't think our cashier intentionally left out the Kellogg's Cereal in the first transaction. She had problems scanning the RR's and had to reenter all the coupons. :\ ah well!

Free Audo Download of Laurea Ingalls Wilder...

2010-01-05T14:23:00.000-06:00

Go HERE to get your free audio download of The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder!

I'm excited about this one!

Thanks, Mom for Him!

Gevalia Coffee for $3...

2010-01-05T11:32:00.000-06:00

Right now Gevalia is offering 3 boxes of Coffee and a Travel Mug for $3.00!

I purchase this as a gift for my husband for Christmas and he loved it...and I wanted to steel the mug!

Go HERE to order yours today!

Please Note: signing up will automatically enroll you in their program in which they deliver coffee to your doorstep every few weeks. I canceled my membership the day I received my package - it was quick and simply to do {took about 2 minutes}!

Free Taco from Taco Bell...

2010-01-05T10:46:00.000-06:00

Go HERE to print a coupon for a Free Fresco Taco from Taco Bell. The coupon is good 7 days after printing.

Duraflame $5 Coupon...

2010-01-05T09:19:00.000-06:00

Go HERE to print your coupon for $5/1 Duraflame Fire Logs.

You do have to fill out your info and subscribe, but you can unsubscribe anytime you want.

Save $2 on Command Hook Products...

2010-01-05T09:04:00.002-06:00

Go here to print your $1/1 Command Hooks and $1/1 Picture Hanging Strips coupons. These are PDF coupons and can be printed as many times as you need them.

Nabisco Crackers Coupons & Rebate...

2010-01-05T08:55:00.000-06:00

Go HERE {IE} or HERE {FF} to print your $2/2 coupon for Nabisco Crackers!

This should make for some inexpensive crackers.

To sweeten the deal there is a $10 Rebate for Nabisco/Kraft products HERE!

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Remember when I went crazy and bought 9 boxes of Ritz and 1 box of Wheat Thin Crackers?

{if not... you can see them here and here!}

I submitted them for the rebate above and just go my check in the mail last weekend! Sweet! =)

$7 off Cloudy with a Chanceof Meatballs...

2010-01-05T08:43:00.000-06:00

Print a coupon for $3 off Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs then you can combine it with a $4 rebate when you purchase any two (2) products from the following brands: Ronzoni®, San Giorgio®, American Beauty®,Creamette®, Prince® or Skinner®.

This coupon wasn't avaibible in my area. :-\ Hopefully, it will come up for you guys though!

Free Sample of Homemade Soap...

2010-01-05T08:28:00.000-06:00

Cloud 9 is giving away a free sample of homemade soap

Go HERE to request yours!

Goals for 2010...

2010-01-04T18:07:00.000-06:00

I've learned several things about myself this past year. Things like... if I don't make goals, I'll never push myself to succeed. And if I don't have accountability to those goals...then I tend to forget about them.

I've never been one for making New Years Resolutions... I thrive on setting goals and working hard to achieve them.   So, I've sat down and compiled a list of what I think are realistic goals for 2010. I hope to write a post each month listing what I hope to achieve in that month. But, for now, here are my 2010 Goals...

:: Personal Goals ::

:: Deepen my relationship with my Heavenly Father ::

This is a big one for me. So often I get busy and forget to read my Bible and pray. I really want to read through the Bible in a year, but for now I'm going to just say that my goal is to read at least 1 Chapter Every day and built up prayer time as the days pass.

::Be the helpmeet my Husband needs and Continue working on my skills as a homemaker::
Marriage is still so new to me and sometimes I am not the best wife I can be for my husband. There are so many areas where I've failed and want to do better. I want to focus on respecting and encouraging him this year. It means so much to him knowing I respect his decisions and encourage him in his dreams.

:: Stay in better contact with Family and Friends ::

Since we married and moved out of state last March, I haven't made many friend. None really. It's been a really lonely time in my life...and those first few months were the worst! I didn't call friends and/or family because I was so homesick, but that is a lot better now so I want to keep up with what is going on in the lives of those who are most important to me.

:: Find new hobbies and expand my knowledge in them ::

I am interested in so many areas... crafts, DIY Projects, Photography, etc. There are so many things I want to do and learn. I'm hoping I'll have a chance to expand my knowledge in a few of those areas this year.

:: Eat better and exercise more ::

Andrew and I have both made it one of our goals to eat better and loose weight in 2010. I was hesitant to write this one down because of the fact that everyone lists weight loss as one of their new years resolutions.   I am going to start by cutting back on portions and walking at least 3 miles per week. We are going to do this together and keep at it until we lose the weight we need to lose and feel better. We are not only doing this to look and feel better, but so that we'll be healthier in the future and live life to the fullest!

:: Cooking Goals ::
Try at least 2 new recipes a month I know 2 recipes doesn't sound like many knew ones to learn, but for me...that's a lot! I wanted to start out small and work my way up. And I've already tried one new recipe this month so I'm off to a great start!
Make a Menu Plan every week this year Last year I did pretty well, but I slacked off a few weeks. I want to see if I can pull it off and make one every week this year.

:: Financial Goals ::

:: Work out a new budget for this year and stick to it! :: Andrew and I sat down last August and were shocked at the total of how much we were paying for groceries every month! Once we realize we were spending so much, we sat down and wrote out a budget. I have to be honest and say that we haven't always stuck with our budget, but we've come pretty close to it!

When I added up our totals for the last 4 months of 2009 I was beyond thrilled to see that we had saved over $2,600.00 by simple creating a budget and sticking close to it!

:: Continue tracking our savings and spending each month :: { maybe weekly totals for some shopping trips} I hope to post monthly on all of the grocery shopping and add up our totals. This was such a HUGE help to be in 2009 and I want to continue this in 2010!

Save, Save, Save...Andrew and I are on a tighter than tight budget, but we both want to be able to save. My plan is to set aside a certain amount each month -- we are starting out small, but hope to add more each month as they pass. I also plan on putting any Rebate Refunds I receive into our savings account.

:: Blogging Goals ::

I am hoping to spend more time on my blogs this next year. I have had all sorts of creative juices flowing these past couple of weeks and I'm excited to see what the future holds for both Southern Pathways and my Financial Blog. My goal right now is to write at least two posts per week on my personal blog and to make Sunday Worship posts a weekly occurrence on my blog.

:: Goals for Southern Savings ::

:: Write at least Two Articles a Month :: I am really working hard writing articles for an upcoming series I'll be posting to help you learn how to use coupons, maximize your savings, track your earning/spending, and lots more!

:: Purchase a Domain :: I've really been wanting to do this for awhile, but I've held off to make sure I would continue to enjoy blogging about deals, freebies, coupons, etc... and I have! I love doing this and hope to continue doing this for a long time to come!

:: Begin to earn an income through SS :: this is a big one for me. I've been wanting to get a part time job for the past several months, but I've been unable to find anything without have to work on Saturday and/or Sunday. It is important for me to have those days off since that is when my husband is off, so nothing has working out so far. I'm hoping to start earning at least a little through this site and maybe eventually a part time {I'm too scare to say full time!} income!

:: Start posting grocery and drugstore coupon match ups :: this is something I hope to be launching once I start my article series. I've learned so much through match ups myself and I always am able to snagged good deals because of them...so I want to share!

So there you have it...my Goal's for 2010!   I'll be writing monthly updates on how I am doing and what progress we are making.   What are some of ya'lls goals for this next year?

All You Magazine - 2 Subscriptions for $20...

2010-01-04T14:05:00.000-06:00

All You Magazine has a great offer for renewals. Renew your subscription of All You for $20 and get another 1 year subscription for FREE! This is a good deal! You can either send the second subscription to your husband or someone else in your household to get double the coupons...or send it to a friend!

Free Bounce Dryer Sheet for Sam's Club Members...

2010-01-04T13:42:00.001-06:00

If you're a Sam's Club member, you can sign up here for a free sample of Bounce Dryer Sheets.

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!

Free Sample of Aveda...

2010-01-04T13:36:00.000-06:00

Go HEREto print off your coupon for a free sample size 3 pack of Color Conserve Shampoo Conditioner and Strengthening Treatment.

Take the coupon to your nearest Aveda store before June 30th for your free samples!

Hobby Lobby 40% Coupon...

2010-01-04T13:34:00.000-06:00

Go HERE to print a coupon for 40% off of any regular price item at Hobby Lobby.

The coupon is good from January 4-12.

Johnson & Johnson Rebate Offer...

2010-01-04T13:32:00.000-06:00

Johnson & Johnson is offering a $10 Rebate when you purchase $30 worth of Johnson & Johnson Products. Products included in the rebate offer are: Ambi, Aveeno, Clean & Clear, Purpose, Lubriderm, and Roc.

Right now Coupons.com has some great coupons to go along with this offer!

$2/1 Clean & Clear product (excluding trial size) – HERE

Buy Clean & Clear Advantage Blackhead Eraser Cleanser, get a refill pack free – HERE
$2/1 Aveeno Body or Baby care product (excludes trial size and cleansing bars) – HERE
$2/1 Aveeno Facial Care Product – HERE
$2.50/1 Aveeno Nourish+ Hair Care (excludes trial size) – HERE
$3/1 RoC Skin Care product (excluding trial size) – HERE
$2/1 Lubriderm Body Lotion, Cream or Ointment – HERE
$2/1 Ambi Product (excludes trial size and cleansing bars) – HERE
$2/1 Purpose Skin Care Product (exludes trial size) – HERE

If you are thinking of doing this rebate deal, it would be a good idea to go ahead and print off the coupons you want. They will probably go quickly!

Go HERE to print out your Rebate Form or look in last Sunday's Paper with the coupon inserts!

$5 of 5 Healthy Choice IP Coupon...

2010-01-03T11:51:00.000-06:00

Grab a printable coupon for $5 off of 5 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers!

This should make for some very inexpensive Healthy Choice Meals!!

Photo Freebies...

2010-01-03T10:17:00.001-06:00

Shutteryfly is offering a Free 16"x10" Calendar Poster ($19.99 value) when you enter coupon code FREECALENDAR in the Enter Special Offer Code box at Shutterfly. Shipping is $4.99.

Deadline to finish your project is January 17, 2010.

And anyone can get 50 Prints for $0.50 from Snapfish with coupon code NEWYEAR50.

Free Sample of Barbar's Bakery Organic Cereal...

2010-01-03T10:10:00.002-06:00

GO HERE to request a FREE sample of Barbara’s Bakery Organic Cereal!

Free Nestle Crunch Bars...

2010-01-03T10:09:00.002-06:00

Play the Nestle Crunch Challenge for your chance to win a FREE Nestle Crunch Bar! Here’s how it works: Become a fan of Nestle on Facebook and play the Nestle Crunch Challenge. You can play as often as you like, however, the first 1,000 winners each day will receive a FREE Nestle Crunch Bar!

End of the Year 2009 Shopping Totals...

2010-01-02T18:26:00.001-06:00

There were a lot of changes for us this year...

Andrew and I married this past March

Moved into our rent home mid-May

and where shocked by our budget in mid-August.

Since we didn't sit down to write out a budget until Mid-August, it was into the better part of September before we really got into shopping the sales and using coupons.

Today, as I write this post, we have a wonderful stockpile going, the fridge is full, and our freezer is packed!

I won't say it has been an easy journey towards a more frugal lifestyle, but I will say that it is one decision I will never regret! We became more frugal in our living mainly due to the fact that we had to, but also because we were shocked at what a buggy {don't laugh...that's what we call 'em here in the South!} full of grocery cost from Wal-Mart!

Thus began would journey towards a more frugal lifestyle. I created this blog mainly for myself at first, as a way to keep track of my purchases and any online deals that I found. In August, when we became more serious in using coupons, we gained a few readers. I'm so glad to have met all of you! Being able to share deals with ya'll has been amazing. I may not be the best at this shopping and saving deal, but I hope you've learned a thing or two from our site! Thank you all so much for subscribing to Southern Savings!

And now our 2009 Grocery Shopping Totals!

All Totals are from September - December 2009

and include all grocery and cleaning products only.

Total Value: $2,181.51

Total Coupons: $974.55

Total Out of Pocket: $832.51 {$46.25 per week}

Total Saved: $1,493.62

Once I added in my trips from Walgreens {where I mainly purchase cleaning, household, and health products {and occasionally a few groceries} our 2009

Total Overall Savings = $2,670.55!

How did ya'll do this year?

I hope seeing just how much we've saved in the last half of 2009 will help spur you onto living a more frugal lifestyle yourselves! I plan on writing upcoming posts on how to start couponing, finding the best deals, and a few other ideas that are floating around!

If you ever have any questions, feel free to email me at SouthSavings@gmail.com and I'll be happy to answer any question you might have.

Thank you all so much for following Southern Savings! Here is to saving MORE in 2010!!

Blessings,

~Meg

{monthly savings broken down by month...

Total August Savings = $177.67
Total September Savings = $544.82
Total October Savings = $92.63
Total November Savings = $571.02
Total December Savings = $949.88
Savings YTD = $2,670.55
Total Online earnings = $54.00 }

Christmas Sales Shopping...

2010-01-02T17:38:00.001-06:00

Andrew and I had a wonderful Christmas..

This year was especially wonderful because it was our first married Christmas!

We were so excited to be able to travel and spend Christmas with our families.

I even managed to grab a few after Christmas sales in preparation for next year.

Since it was our first Christmas, and we are on a tight budget, we knew we wouldn't be able to get into all of the Holiday shopping and decorations this year. I had my eye on some things, but just never was able to get myself to purchase them at full price.

I waited, planned, and shopping when the savings

were pretty high {even without coupons! ;) }.

Here are a few of the goodies I brought home!

My Mom, Sister and I went to Wal-Mart the day after Christmas

1 - 6.5 Prelit Christmas Tree

4 - Silver Beaded Garlands

1 - Blue Velvet Christmas Tree Skirt

1 - 24 ct Red Ornaments

1 - 12 ct Blue Ornaments

1 - 12 ct Silver Ornametns

2 - Rolls of Wrapping Paper

1 - Set of 4 setting Plates

2 - 8 Pc {4 napkins, 4 mats} Place Settings

2 - Table Clothes

1 - 4 set Golden Plate Chargers

2 - Icicle Outside Lights

1 - 15 ft Prelit Garland

1 - 50 ct Ornament hoops

2 - boxes Queen Annes chocolate cover cherries {hubby loves these ;) }

1 - set of 4 rolling ribbon

1 - set of 2 Candle Votive/Hurricanes

1 - set of 4 Holiday Sprinkles

1 - box of hoops for hanging Christmas lights

2 - things of ribbon

1 - box of Garland hanging loop thingies

Plus we dropped in at Hobby Lobby and my mother was so sweet

to purchase the above flowers and 2 candles to go with my votive!

Then the hubby and I dropped in at Target

when they were having their 75% clearance this past week

2 - Monogrammed Stockings {I love these!}

1 - bag of cinnamon scented Pine Cones

1 - Blanket of Snow

2 - Poinsettas

1 - 3 pk Dish Clothes

1 - Table Cloth + 12 Napkins

{and totally unrelated to holiday shopping}

2 - boxes Special K Cereal

All Purchased Combined Came to Approx: $130
We saved over $260!!

For all of the above purchased items I used cash that my Grandma had given us

as a Christmas gift and a Target Gift Card I've received as well.

We are almost 100% prepared for next Christmas with No Out of Pocket from us!

I'm so glad I waited, planned, and shopped when the savings were high.

Now we'll be able to enjoy all of these things next Christmas knowing we didn't

go into debt paying for them and that they came from gifts from our families.

I hope and pray you and your family had a very Merry Christmas

and a blessed New Year!!

Walgreens End of the Month Total...

2010-01-02T17:10:00.000-06:00

Here are my December Total's for my Walgreens Shopping Trips.

Total Value Of Merchandise = $669.03

Total Coupons and Sale Discounts = $404.35

Total Register Rewards Used = 211.00

Total OOP = $96.61

Total Savings of $615.35 or 91.98%!!

Wags Trip {12.31.09}

2010-01-02T17:03:00.000-06:00

Cost: $7.72

1 - Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaning Kit = 13.99 {on sale}

2 - Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Refills @ 5.29 ea = 10.58

2 - Olay Regenerist Facial Cleanser @ 5.83 ea = 11.66

3 - Pepto Bismol InstaCool Chewables @ 4.99 ea = 14.97

1 - Honeynut Cheerios = 2.00

1 - Cinnamon Toast Crunch = 2.00

1 - Lacross Eyelash Curler = 6.79

1 - LaCross Eyebrow Tweezers = 5.79

1 - Dome Pencil Sharpener = 0.19

1 - Flexible Ruler = 0.19

1 - 10 pk Pencils = 0.19

= $68.35

used

-5.29 Wags Gifts for Purchasing Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Kit

-5.79 Wags gift for Buy One Get One LaCross Product Free

-7/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner

-5.00 Buy One Get One Free Scrubbing Bubbles Refill Printable {up to a $5.00 value}

2 - 0.50/1 Any Pepto Product

-5.79 BOGO Free LaCross Coupon from December All You Magazine {cashier should have deducted 6.79 but oh well.. I wasn't going to fight over $1}

-3.00 Wags Q $1/1 Pepto

-1.00/1 Honeynut Cheerios

-1.00/1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch

-1.00/1 any Olay Facial Cleanser

-3.00/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Cleanser

= $29.48

Paid with 8 RR x 2 {Complete Multi Sultion}, 5 RR {Triaminic} = 21 RR

= 8.48 + 5.24 tax OOP

Received 10 RR Pepto, 2 RR Cereal Deal

Summary:

Spent 21 RR + 13.72 OOP

Received 12 RR

Will Submit Olay Facial Cleanser for $15 Rebate

Cost: $7.72

Changes Coming...

2009-12-30T13:16:00.000-06:00

I know I haven't been posting nearly as much lately due to the holidays.

But I wanted to let you know that I'm in the process of redesigning and revamping Southern Savings!

I hope to have it all set up and ready to go by the end of January, but we'll see how it goes!

So please bare with me and the lack of posts - I'm trying to update as much as possible!

Thank you for subscribing to Southern Savings!!

Buy One Get One Free Calander from PhotoWorks...

2009-12-29T16:04:00.000-06:00

Remember when I told ya'll how I got a FREE Photo Book?

Well, PhotoWorks is offering another freebie!

With the Purchase of One Calander, you can get one free Calander from PhotoWorks!

Go here for more details!

Free Pregnancy Journal.....

2009-12-29T14:26:00.000-06:00

Go here to fill out a simple form to request your free pregnancy journal.

Grocery Coupon Network...

2009-12-29T14:07:00.000-06:00

Join the Grocery Coupon Network for FREE and receive popular coupons,

special offers, and deals! There are lots of printable coupons, recipes and

product samples available through this site.

Go here to find out more!

Printable Coupons...

2009-12-23T10:55:00.000-06:00

If you are still doing some last minute shopping, here are a few printable coupons to help you save a few bucks!

-$10 off Honeybaked Ham 8lbs+ HERE
-$30 off $100+ at Coldwater Creek HERE
-40% off any one regular priced item at Michaels HERE
-40% off your entire purchase at Justice HERE
-40% off Wilton products at Hobby Lobby HERE
-$10/$50 or $25/$100 at Aeropostale HERE
-$10/$50 from P.S. by Aeropostale HERE
-$10/$50 at Old Navy HERE
-30% off any one item at Borders HERE
-$10/$25 at Yankee Candle HERE

Walgreens Weekly Total {week of 12.06.09}

2009-12-15T10:00:00.000-06:00

Cost $4.51

What can you buy for $4.51?

10 - Hefty One Zip bags

2 - Kraft Mac N Cheese

2 - Stayfree

4 - 50 ft Curling Ribbon

4 - Snowmen Salt & Pepper Shakers

3- Renu Contact Solution

2 - 50 ft rolls of Hallmark Wrapping Paper

6 - Christmas mugs

3 - 12 pk can Cokes

2 - Just for men Touch of Gray

4 - Triaminic Childrens Cold & Allergy Medication

2 - Sudafed Trip Action

4 - Neutragena mens facial lotion

2 - Chinet Paper Plates

2 - 2 count Con Air Brushes {I had need of one before this picture was taken ;) }

13 - Christmas Gift Bags

Before coupons and RR's all of the above would have cost $209.70 {not including tax!}

After Coupons and using RR's I paid a total of $20.37 Out Of Pocket

I am sending in a rebate for the Just for Men for $6.99 which will bring my OOP total to $13.38

I made a Profit of $8.87 in RR's {Register Rewards}

After all Coupons, Rebate, and RR's it cost $4.51

Now, what do I do with all of this stuff?

The mugs are for Christmas gifts for each of our siblings

The Christmas bags will hold said mugs

The Curling Ribbon & Wrapping Paper will be used to decorate gifts

The Hefty bags, The Diet Coke, and the Chinet Paper Plates were donated to our church

2 of the Snowmen Salt & Pepper Shakers will be a gift for one of our mothers

The Renu Contact Solution were given to a friend at church

The Triaminic Children's medicine was donated through our church to a family in need

....and the rest will stay here to be used in our home or to be donated if/when we see a need.

I love being able to shop this way...because of our limited buget we would be unable to help friends, families in need and our church in a financial compasity. Since learning to shop this way, we have been able to save more and share more than ever before!

Wags Trip {12.12.09}

2009-12-15T09:27:00.000-06:00

Since Christmas is quickly approaching the sales haven't been all that great. I looked ahead in a few of the Walgreens ads and didn't see much in way of RR's so I planned out a trip where I did 6 different transaction this past Saturday. My Hubby went along to help me and I was thankful for his help.

Here's what we bought:

Cost $2.32

Transaction One

1 - Renu 9.99
2 - Triaminic = 10.00
1 - Stayfree 1.99
1 - Con Air brush = 2.00
6 - Holiday Mugs 3/$2 = 4.00

= 27.98

Use
1 - $1/1 Stayfree
1 - $2/1 Triaminic MQ
1 - 1.50/1 Triaminic MQ
2 - $2/1 Wags Q Triaminic
1 - $2/1 Renu MQ

= 17.48

Used 17 RR’s {5 RR Neutrogena, 7 RR Just for Men}

= 0.48 + 2.73 tax OOP

Received 10 RR Renu, 5 RR Triaminic, 2 RR Stayfree, 2 RR Con Air, 5 RR $25 = 24 RR

Summary:
Spent 17 RR’s + $3.21 OOP
Received 24 RR’s
Cost: $3.79 Profit

________________________________

Transaction Two

3 - 12 pk Coke & Dr. Pepper Products 3/$10 = 10.00

1 - Renu = 9.99

1 - Neutrogena mens facial lotion = 4.99

1 - Christmas bag = 0.29

= 25.27

Use 23 RR {5 Triaminic x 2, 7 Just for Men, 2 McNiel x 2, 2 RR Con Air}

= 2.11 + 2.30 tax

Received 5 for $25, 10 Renu, 5 Neutrogena, 2 RR Cokes

Summary:

Spent 24 RR + $4.41 OOP

Received 23 RR

Cost: $5.41

________________________________

Transaction Three

1 - Just for Men Touch of Gray = 6.99

1 - Christmas gift bag = 0.29

= 7.28

Used

1 - $2/1 Just for Men Printable Q

1 -0.16 Wags Gift bag Q

= 5.12

Paid with $5 RR from spending $25 in previous Transaction

= 0.12 + 0.21 tax

Summary:
Spend: 5 RR + 0.33 OOP
Received: 7 RR
Cost: $1.67 Profit!
________________________________

Transaction Four

1 - Nivea Men's Facial Lotion {sale} = 4.99
1 - Christmas gift bag = 0.29

= 5.28

use
~~1 - 0.16 wags Christmas bag Q~~ Forgot to use!

= 5.28

Paid with $5 RR from spending $25 in previous Transaction

= 0.28 + 0.03 tax

Summary:
Spend: 5 RR + 0.31 OOP
Received: 5 RR
Cost: $0.31

________________________________

Transaction Five & Six
{I did one of these and my sweet hubby did the second since it's a state law you can only purchase one in a certain amount of time}

1 - Sudafed Triple Action = 8.49

Used
1 - $5/1 Sudafed Triple Action from coupons.com
1 - $3/1 Wags in-ad Q

= 0.49 + 0.54 tax

Paid $1.03 OOP

$500 Gift Card Giveaway...

2009-12-15T08:58:00.000-06:00

Moneysavingmom.com is hosting a 24 hour 5 - $100 Gift card of your choice Giveaway.

Go here to enter for your chance to win!!

Free Christmas Gift Tags...

2009-12-15T08:20:00.000-06:00

Here are two different sites offering free Christmas printable gift tags.

Betty Crocker Printable Gift Tags

Nestle Printable Gift Tags

Enjoy!

Walgreens Trip {12.11.09}

2009-12-12T12:58:00.000-06:00

Profit: $1.20!!

Transaction One

1 - Just for Men Touch of Gray = 6.99 {sale}

1 - Christmas Bag = 0.29

Subtotal = 7.28

Used

$2/1 Just for Men Printable

= 5.28

Paid with 5 Wags Holiday Dollars = 0.28 + 0.21 tax

Received 7 RR Just for Men

Cost: 1.51 Profit!

____________

Then I bought

1 - Neutrogena Men's Facial Lotion {on sale} = 4.99

1 - Christmas Gift Bag = 0.29

Subtotal = 5.28

Paid with 5 Wags Holiday Dollars = 0.28 + 0.03 tax

Received 5 RR from Neutrogena Men's Facial Lotion

Cost: $0.31

Subtracting 0.31 away from the $1.51 I got from the first transaction I still made a profit of $1.20. Not much, but a profit nonetheless!

Can I just say, I love Walgreens!! ;)

Wags Trip {12.10.09}

2009-12-12T12:53:00.000-06:00

Total Cost: $3.25

Transaction One

4 - Christmas Gift Bags 4/$1 = 1.00

2 - Chinet Lunch Plates BOGO = 2.99

4 - Snowmen Salt and Pepper Shakers @ 0.69 ea = 2.76

2 - Kraft Mac & Cheese @ 1.49 ea = 2.98

1 - Renu Twin pack Contact Solution {on sale} = 9.99

2 - Triaminic Thin Strips {on sale} @ 5.00 ea = 10.00

4 - 50 ft Curling Ribbon @ 0.39 ea = 1.56

Subtotal =31.28

Coupons Used

1 - $2/1 Renu Printable

1 - $3/1 Triaminic Thin Strips MQ

1 - $2/1 Triaminic any MQ

1 - $2/1 Walgreens Triaminic Coupons {deducted $4 since I bought 2}

-1.60 Walgreens in ad coupon for Kraft Mac & Cheese

-1.20 Walgreens in ad coupon for Holiday Salt & Pepper Shakers

2 - $1/1 Chinet Plates Printable Coupon

= 15.48 + 2.61 tax

Paid with 15 RR + $3.10 OOP

Received 5 Holiday Dollars for Spending $25, 5 RR Triaminic, 10 RR Renu Solution

Cost = $1.90 Profit!

___________________

Second Transaction

10 - Hefty One Zip Bags {on sale} BOGO free @ 3.29 ea = 16.45

2 - Hallmark 50 ft. Wrapping Paper {sale} @ 1.50 ea = 3.00

1 - Con Air Brush {sale} = 2.00

1 - Neutrogena Men Facial Lotion {sale} = 4.99

4 - Christmas Gift Bags 4/$1 = 1.00

1 - Stayfree Maxi Pads {sale} = 1.99

Subtotal = 29.43

Coupons Used

10 - $1/1 Hefty One Zip Bags

1 - $2/1 Neutrogena any MQ from All You December Issue {on page 35, I think}

1 - $1/1 Stayfree Printable

= 16.43 + 2.72 tax

Paid with 13 RR + 6.15 OOP

Received 5 Holiday Dollars for Spending $25, 2 RR Con Air Brush. 2 RR Stayfree, 5 RR Neutrogena

Cost: $5.15

Earn a Swagbuck...

2009-12-11T11:06:00.000-06:00

Have I talked you into joining Swagbucks yet? I love their site. I finally cashed in some of my points for $10 worth of Amazon Gift Cards that I'll be using towards Christmas gifts!

If you haven't signed up yet, go here to join!

Once you join, you can follow these steps and earn your first Swagbuck for about a minutes worth of your time!

Go to the Swagbucks home page
Look in the left column for "Special Offers" NEW & click
Look for the blue box on the right that says "No Obligation Offers" & click
Scroll past the offers and skip them all
When you reach the end, you'll be given a unique Swag Code - Copy it
Go back to the Swagbucks Home Page and enter the code under your Swag Bucks total

I just did this and it took me about 50 seconds and I'm 1 Swagbuck richer than I was a minute ago. haha ;) You've got to love any site that allows your to search like you normally would and will give you points for it so you can select cool prizes later on -- who doesn't love free stuff!?! ;)

New Printable Coupons...

2009-12-11T11:01:00.000-06:00

I know I just wrote a post about Coupons.com yesterday, but they have added some great Kellogg's cereal coupons!

You can print:
.75 off Kellogg's All-Bran
.50 off Kellogg's Raisin Bran

$1 off Kellogg's Crispix, Smart Start, or All-Bran
$1 off Kellogg's Corn Flakes with a Touch of Honey
$1 off Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats

$1.50 off 2 Kellogg's Corn Flakes
.75 off Kellogg's Smart Start

Click on the icon below to head on over and print yours off before they are all gone!

Also, Walgreens is running a special now through Saturday on their Kellogg's Cereal as Buy One Get One Free for around 4.59 {varies from store to store}.

$1 off Lip Smackers...

2009-12-11T10:32:00.000-06:00

Go here (IE) or here (FF) to print off a coupon for $1 off Lip Smackers.

As always, make sure to hit the back button and print the coupon twice!

Christmas Gifts in a Jar...

2009-12-11T08:30:00.000-06:00

There are some cute ideas here on how to make homemade Christmas gifts in a jar!

I have come across so many wonderful homemade gift ideas this year that I'm already beginning to think of which ones I'll be making next year! ;)

Creative Christmas and Craft ideas...

2009-12-10T10:50:00.000-06:00

Head on over to Infarrantly Creative's blog to check out her Pennywise Present Homemade Christmas gift ideas! I love some of the things she's made - so cute!

Just look at this silverware she stamped and beaded. A-dorable!

Go here to see more!

Wishbone Salad Dressing...

2009-12-10T10:29:00.000-06:00

Go IE Link or FF Link or HERE to print off a coupon for 0.75/1 Wishbone Salad Dressing!

I love their Italian Salad dressing - so yummy!

Remember you can hit to back button and print TWO coupons!

Coupons.com

2009-12-10T09:50:00.000-06:00

I have been using Coupons.com for awhile now and I have saved literally hundreds of dollars!
And it is so simple - you simply type in your zipcode {top left side of page} and coupons appear and you click on the coupons you want to print...when you find all the coupons you want/need then you can print them all out and voila! You are saving money without clipping a single coupon!

the only thing I've found that I don't like about it is that I have to cut the coupons out.
I usually leave them all together until I know I am going to use them and then just cut out the coupon{s} I need at the time.. That way I don't waste time in cutting coupons I am not going to use.

You should be able to print 2 copies of these coupons.
Oh, and I always try and grab the ones I think we'll use since there is a print limit and once it's reached you won't be able to print them off later.

Happy Printing!! ;)

Holiday shopping coupons...

2009-12-09T11:39:00.002-06:00

Who doesn't want to save more around the holiday season?

Printing coupons for all of your holiday food shopping will save you tons!

Go here to select and print off your coupons!

Free Holiday Samples....

2009-12-09T11:36:00.000-06:00

Freeflys have a ton of free holiday samples to choose from.

Go here to get yours!

$3 off 10 SmartOnes printable coupon...

2009-12-09T11:32:00.000-06:00

After you sign up, your printable coupon will arrive via email.

Unique Christmas Gift ideas...

2009-12-09T10:54:00.000-06:00

I've never seen this site before, but it looks like they have some great ideas on there!

Go here to visit!

$5 Hallmark printable coupon...

2009-12-05T08:36:00.000-06:00

Go here to print. your $5 off coupon for anything in Hallmark.

This came out at the perfect time - I plan on using mine to purchase one {maybe two} 'our first Christmas' ornaments! =)

This coupon is good through 12/24/09

A Full Cup...

2009-12-04T16:38:00.000-06:00

A Full Cup is a wonderful online community.

There are a ton of things to do on this site from..

...printing coupons

...trading coupons

...finding the latest store match up/coupons

and so much more!

I love being a member of Afullcup.com!

Go here to get your free membership!

2 Free eBooks: 50 Cookie Recipes & Christmas Crafts...

2009-12-04T16:35:00.003-06:00

Just in time for all of the holiday baking!

These recipes look DElicious!

Go here to grab your copy of this eBook!

Or, if you're in the mood for crafts here is the perfect eBook for Christmas!

Filled with 25 fun and easy Christmas crafts -- home decorating, homemade gifts and crafts for kids!!

Go here to get yours!

Who says nothing in life isn't free....

2009-12-04T15:25:00.001-06:00

Ya'll know that I love me some free stuff!

So I was really excited to hear a knock on the door and see that I had gotten my free photo book from PhotoWorks.com! It's absolutely gorgeous and it being 100% free only sweetened the deal!

I made a wedding book for my husband's Gran who was unable to attend our wedding due to the fact that she has surgery a few days prior. We missed her being there a lot so I wanted to do something special for her gift.... here's a peek at our book:

The front

the back

and a few inside pages!

It's beautiful and I know that his Gran will love this gift! =)

I'm really exited because I found another free code after this one so I ended up with two free photo books. Score!! ;) I got the second as a gift for my MIL. I know she'll love it too! Woot!

Want to make an awesome free photo book like this? Go here to order yours!

No post...?!?!

2009-12-04T09:45:00.000-06:00

I'm taking a break from posting for a few days... unless I find some great deals later this afternoon!

My sister is coming for a visit this weekend and staying through Tuesday. So I won't be spending much time on the computer these next few days! ;)

Right now I'm off to clean and organize my house!

Happy Friday, ya'll!!

{grin}

Free Holiday Gift Basket from Right @ Home...

2009-12-02T09:11:00.000-06:00

The first 2000 people to respond EACH WEEK through December 21st will receive a mysterious, yet FREE Holiday at Home Gift Basket from Right @ Home! Sounds fun! The basket will likely be filled with products from Glade, Ziplock, Pledge and more! Go here to sign up!

Amazon...25 Days of Free Holiday music!f

2009-12-01T13:12:00.002-06:00

Each Day from December 1st through December 25th, you can go to Amazon.com and download a free Christmas song. They will reveal a new song each day. Go check it out here!

Wags Trip {11.30.09}

2009-12-01T12:58:00.001-06:00

Cost $12.74

I realized yesterday that I had 10 RR expiring today so I made a last minute trip over to Walgreens yesterday afternoon. It wasn't my best trip since I didn't have time to plan it very well, but I thought it turned out okay! ;)

1 - Olay Body Lotion 7.99
1 - Olay In-shower body Lotion 3.99
2 - 20 count Character Band aids @ 1.50 = 3.00
1 - Complete Multi-solution = 7.99
1 - Gillette Fusion Power Pack = 8.99
10 - 10.5 oz Dawn Liquid Soap - 0.99

Subtotal = $32.95

used
-3.99 Walgreens Ad free Olay In-Shower body Lotion
1 - 3.99/Free Body lotion wyb in-shower body lotion (I didn't realize the cashier only deducted for the in-shower body lotion when it should have been the regular body lotion but oh well, that's still a good deal!)
2 - $2/1 Wags Character Band Aid Coupons (register adjusted amount to $3 making them FREE!!)
1 - $4/1 Gillette Fusion Razor
1 - 0.25/1 Dawn Liquid Soap

= 17.72 + 2.59 tax

Paid with
10 RR {Almay Pure Blends} + 2 RR {Aussie Shampoo} + 4.97 OOP

Received 8 RR {Complete Multi-Solution}, 1 RR {Band Aids}, 4 RR {Gillette}

Summary:
Spent 12 RR + 4.97 OOP
Received 13 RR
Cost = $3.97

Transaction Two
I forget to get this with the rest of my stuff and then had to get back in line! :P

1 - Charlie Brown Reversible Christmas Tie = 7.99

= 7.99 + 0.78 tax

Paid $8.77 OOP

This month alone I've purchased $443.89 worth of items at Walgreens and between shopping the sales, using coupon and Register Rewards I've only paid $90.62 for all of it! That's a savings of 86% {$353.27}!!!!!

To see more of my shopping trips go here and here!

Walmart Trip {11.30.09}

2009-12-01T12:40:00.000-06:00

2 - 8x10 Photo Frames @ 4.00 ea = 8.00

1 - Crisco Oil - 2.00

1 - 3 Roll Paper towels = 1.97

2 - Vegetable Juice @ 1.37 ea = 2.74

1 - Sparkling Grape Juice - 2.97

2 - Nestle Chocolate Chips @ 1.78 ea = 3.56

used 2 - 1.00/1 Nestle Chocolate Chip printable coupons

= 1.56 (0.78 ea!)

Total = 19.24 + 1.95 tax

Not the best shopping trip ever, but we needed a few of these things, the picture frames are Christmas gifts and I was excited to get chocolate chips for only 0.78 each! ;)

Wags Trip {11.25.09}

2009-12-01T12:21:00.001-06:00

Total Cost = $4.97

5 - Ritz Crackers 5/$10

2 - Triaminic 2/$10

3 - Hunt's 8 oz Tomato Sauce @ 0.39 ea = 1.17

Subtotal = $21.17

used

1 - 1.00/3 Hunt's Tomato Sauce Printable Coupon
2 - 1.00/2 Ritz Crackers Printable Coupon

1 - $3/2 Triaminic MQ
2 - $2/1 Triaminic Wags Coupon

= 11.17 + 1.80 tax

Paid with
8 RR {Lubriderm} + 4.97 OOP

Received 5 RR {Triaminic} and 3 RR {Ritz Crackers}

All in all, I bought 9 boxes of Ritz Crackers {we gave away all but 2} and 1 box of Wheat Thins for $8.00 after coupons and RR's and I'm going to submit the reciepts for a $10.00 Rebate. So all of those crackers were free plus a bit of overage which will cover the tax on them and the stamp to mail in the rebate form! I love me some free stuff!!! ;)

Free Holiday USB Flash Drive...

2009-12-01T09:55:00.000-06:00

Go here to get your free USB Flash Drivefrom Flying Share.

No purchase neccesary, no credit card required!

Note: I did get a pop-up - just close it out and you'll see on the original page where you're request has been submitted! ;) I love me some free flash drives!!

PhotoWorks Freebie...

2009-12-01T09:09:00.000-06:00

Hurry and claim your coupon code for a free clutch photo book, 25 cards or Calendar or a $25 credit to Photoworks now. I ordered a free 20 page photo book last week with a different code and I'm ordering again today. These will make excellent Christmas gifts!! ;)

Enjoy!

A few Printable Coupons...

2009-11-25T12:32:00.000-06:00

-$1 coffeemate

-$1 off Coffee-Mate Liquid or Powder 15 oz + (Send a "Cup of Confidence" - After you submit the note you will be able to print a coupon for $1 off CoffeeMate)

-$1.50 off 2 coffeemate

-$1 off 2 nabisco cracker products 5-16 oz (click "Get Started," then "Coupons")

-$1 Kellogg's™ Special K™ Protein Shakes 4 ct

-$1 special k cereal

Wags Trip 11.24.09

2009-11-25T12:16:00.001-06:00

Total Cost = $9.66

1 - Almay Pure Blends Foundation = 9.99

3 - Hunt's Tomato Sauce @ 0.39 ea = 1.17

2 - Chandelier Light Bulbs 2/$5 = 5.00

1 - Shoe Lace = 0.50 sale

4 - 16 oz. Coffee Mate Liquid Creamers on sale BOGO free for 2.49 = 4.98

Subtotal = $21.64

used

1 - $1/3 Hunt's Tomato Sauce printable coupon {you have to play a silly game and then the Q will come up to print}

2 - $1/1 Coffee Mate Creamers Printable Coupon

2 - 0.50/1 Coffee Mate Creamers MQ

= 17.64 + 2.02 tax

Paid with 8 RR {Lubriderm} + $11.66 OOP

Received 10 RR from Almay Pure Blend Foundation

Wags Trip 11.23.09

2009-11-25T11:33:00.000-06:00

Total Cost = $10.59

Transaction 1 -

4 - Ritz Crackers @ 2.00 ea = 8.00

1 - Wheat Thins = 2.00

2 - 4 oz Triaminic Nighttime Cold and Cough Syrup @ 5.00 ea = 10.00

Subtotal = 20.00

used

2 - $1.00/2 Ritz Cracker Q's

1 - $3/2 Triaminic

2 - $2/1 Wags Q from Coupon booklet

= 11.00 + 1.71 tax

Paid with 8 RR {Lubriderm} + 4.71 OOP

Received 3 RR from purchasing 5/$10 Cracker Deal

5 RR from Triaminic

Transaction 2 -

3 - Lubriderm 6 oz. @ 3.79 ea = 11.37

4 - Starbucks Ice cream sale 2/$5 = 10.00 {not pictured}

4 - Christmas Tin's @ 0.50 ea = 2.00

Subtotal = 23.37

used

3 - $2/1 Lubriderm MQ

3 - $1/1/ Lubriderm from Wags Diabetes and You Booklet

4 - $1/1 Starbucks Icecream MQ

= 10.37 + 3.51 tax

Paid with 5 RR {Triaminic} & 3 RR {crackers} + 5.88 OOP

Vocal Point...

2009-11-24T12:52:00.000-06:00

I signed up for Vocal Point months ago and LOVE IT! I recieve a ton of freebies in the mail and also some GREAT coupons!

Free Nighttime Renewal Kit with DVD!

2009-11-24T11:56:00.000-06:00

Request your FREE Night-Time Renewal Kit with DVD, TEMPUR Material sample & more.

This freebie comes around pretty often. Go here to get yours!