May 2009 Archives
7:36 AM Sat, May 30, 2009 | Permalink
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Just complete the survey and be entered to win!
Get $75.00 Worth of Coupons!
And a chance to win a $1,500 Shopping Spree @ RachealRay.com
Count me in! I always am looking for more coupons!
Click on picture to start!
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12:29 PM Fri, May 29, 2009 | Permalink
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2 Silk Soymilk
1 Gallon Millk
1 Eggo Waffle Box - Free item coupon (home mailer)
1 Kroger Tortilla Chip Bag
1 Loaf Kroger White Bread
3 Pounds of Bananas
3 Cloves Fresh Garlic
18 Kroger Grade A Large Eggs
Yoplait Kids Yogurt...
12:25 PM Fri, May 29, 2009 | Permalink
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This is a previous post about the free Strawberry coupon. BUT,
I have updated it by combining the free item coupon with one of the NEW Combo Deals that are being offered at Randall's.
Combo DEALS
Strawberries 16oz. and Angel Food Cake selected sizes and varieties
Both for $3.99
Use your FREE coupon for the Strawberries and your cost will be worth the time it took you to drive to the store!
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6:56 AM Fri, May 29, 2009 | Permalink
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Here is an overview of the items that are currently growing in our garden. We have lots of other things like.. garlic, onions, shallots, green onions. But here are just a few pictures. I have been determined to NOT use Miracle Grow this year! I have used coffee and tea grounds, earthworm castings and many other "organic" fertilizers. We can really tell the difference in the growth rate of the produce, but it is worth the extra time and care.
This is a sample of the varieties of lettuce that we grow in our garden. The best salad is homegrown lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes. The kids will devour them. I...
3:45 PM Thu, May 28, 2009 | Permalink
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Home Made Simple is giving these coupon books away again!
There are usually high value to free coupons!
I...
3:25 PM Thu, May 28, 2009 | Permalink
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There will be two inserts in this Sunday's paper.
Here is the preview. Remember, this is a national list, so the values may be different for our area.
SMARTSOURCE
Act, any 18oz. any $1 (8/2/09)
Act...
10:43 PM Wed, May 27, 2009 | Permalink
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Grocery Store Coupons Go Digital at Randalls.com
Randalls is now offering another way to save on customers' grocery b...
9:46 PM Wed, May 27, 2009 | Permalink
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These are some of the flip flops that I got at the Old Navy Sale!
Twenty pairs of Men, Women and Children flip flops combined.
As posted here, I thought the limit was 5 per person, so I brought my Mom, Dad and DH with me to get the twenty pair I wa...
10:38 AM Mon, May 25, 2009 | Permalink
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Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day!
Hope you can spend time with your family and remember all those brave people who have given their lives in our MILITARY!
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11:02 AM Sun, May 24, 2009 | Permalink
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No coupon inserts in the Paper today, due to the HOLIDAY weekend!
Take a break and have some fun with the people in your life.
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10:56 AM Sun, May 24, 2009 | Permalink
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These are a few deals that are going on at CVS
Sunday to Monday only! There are many other deals that run all week.
Clearasil Face Wash -- $3.99 -$1.MQ -- get 3.99 ecb = $1.MM (Limit 1)
Revlon Nail ...
4:28 PM Sat, May 23, 2009 | Permalink
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Memorial Day Weekend
May 23 - 25, 2009
During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products.
The 2009 Energy Star sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day).
The products qualifying for the exemption are:
air conditioners priced under $6,000 (room and central units)
clothes washers (but not clothes dryers*)
ceiling fans
dehumidifiers
dishwashers
light bulbs (incandescent ...
4:19 PM Sat, May 23, 2009 | Permalink
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They always have fresh ideas when it comes to cooking.
Always fun and easy too!
Check it out by clicking on the picture above!
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7:15 AM Sat, May 23, 2009 | Permalink
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At Hooked on Phonics there are a few items on sale that are worth mentioning.
The BEST part! If you use the promotional code SLICK50 you will get an additional 50% OFF!!!
Learn to Read K-1...
3:49 AM Sat, May 23, 2009 | Permalink
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Can be found right now at Restaurant.com
Wow! That is an 80% savings off the regular retail value.
Just use the promotion code SPECIAL at checkout.
These are good for a year, so buy more than one at this price, I am!
Don't forget to search for restaurants to visit during your summertime travels.
Limited time offer and read carefully as restrictions do apply!
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2:27 AM Sat, May 23, 2009 | Permalink
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You can go to Old Navy and pick up $1.00 Flip Flops!
***Saturday, May 23, 2009! ONLY!***
This event happens every year!
So make sure you take advantage of the Limit 5 per customer!
These are the solid color flip flops only!
Adult ...
7:27 AM Wed, May 20, 2009 | Permalink
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Well, I have, and this is ONE I am glad I did not miss!
At an outlet mall, I walked into a great sale! Yep, I had no idea it was going on and literally walked into it! They give you a bag and you fill it up to the rim in the area provided. The cost of everything in your bag is a flat rate of $20! Wow! I was amazed!
I got my bag and started digging in the area for items that I wanted. I met a young couple and the lady wanted only a few items and asked me if she could pay me a few bucks to put them in my bag. I said no problem and was happy to place 7 small charms into my bag. She gave me $3.50 fo...
7:26 AM Tue, May 19, 2009 | Permalink
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There are some great deals at Target and this is just ONE....
You can score a really great deal right now on Ritz Crackers and Wheat thins at Target! By combining the Target coupons available and the manufacturer coupons you'll be able to score some inexp...
7:05 AM Mon, May 18, 2009 | Permalink
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Monday
Seasoned Steak with Mushrooms and Onions
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Peas
Sliced Oranges
Tuesday
Tortilla Crusted Chicken Breast
Steamed Broccoli
Cinnamon Baked Apples
Wednesday
Beef Fajita Tacos
Spanish Rice
Black Beans
Strawberries
Thursday
Grilled Sausage with Peppers from the Garden
Steamed Brown Rice
Mixed Vegetables
Grapes
Fun Friday
Baja Fish Tacos
Carrots with Ranch Dressing
Rice Crispy Teats
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3:36 PM Sun, May 17, 2009 | Permalink
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This is a coupon that I got from a reader.
Thanks, Cara, for sharing with all of us!
Just click on the picture and you...
6:24 AM Sat, May 16, 2009 | Permalink
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This is a great offer for Two plants of Blueberries for $10.00! + Shipping!
Just think of all the great blueberries you will have!
Pies, jams and also whole blueberries in the freezer are wonderful!!!!
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3:33 PM Fri, May 15, 2009 | Permalink
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Some great reading programs are heading our way for summer.
Here is just one to start with.........
"Feed Your Brain" Summer Reading Program at Half Price Book Stores.
There are 9 in the Houston area!
All Pr...
1:41 PM Fri, May 15, 2009 | Permalink
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These are the questions I get all the time about trading......
What do I trade?
Anything and everything! A few examples are given in the Great Day Houston Video!
Who do I trade?
Your cirlce of friends and/or family, Community Groups, or other local groups.
Just make sure you keep track of your trades.
This info is from the IRS website. Trading is the same as bartering.
"Bartering is the trading of one product or service for another. Usually there is no exchange of cash. Barter may take place on an informal one-on-one basis between individu...
3:23 PM Thu, May 14, 2009 | Permalink
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Organizing your coupons
Now that so many of us have been saving the Sunday Chronicle Coupon inserts. What do we do with them? We need to be able to find the coupons that we need. I have compiled a few different ways to organize your coupons. I want to give several ways, so that you can choose what works best for you.
Expandable file folder: This is a great way to just drop the whole Sunday insert into the file and keep for a later date. I file these by the Sunday date they were delivered. This method is used for storing the coupons until it is time to cut and use.
Pocket size expandab...
3:04 PM Wed, May 13, 2009 | Permalink
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This information was posted back in September of last year. Check out the original post.
How to start co...
2:59 PM Tue, May 12, 2009 | Permalink
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What do you do with your expired coupons?
Here is a suggestion.........
Help Military families stationed overseas.
They can use expired coupons up to and including 6 months old.
My favorite Overseas Coupon Program
http://www.ocpnet.org
http://www.ocpnet.org/whats_new.htm
It would be recommended to use the adoption program from the link above.
They will do the verification of participation in the program for you.
Here are my tips for this process...
1) Adopt a base.
Go to http://www.ocpnet or any other Overseas Militar...
2:20 PM Mon, May 11, 2009 | Permalink
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I will be gone all week. Not sure if I will get to a computer or not.
The blog will be updated daily with new posts....
Or old posts that go over some basics of couponing.
Hope these are helpful to all the new readers.
No comments will be moderated or posted until I return on Friday.
Happy week and keep saving!
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1:24 PM Mon, May 11, 2009 | Permalink
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Numbers 2, 6, 28 and 39!
Congratulations!!!
Lori Ann, Wendy, Patricia and Kaene, I will be emailing and calling you. Also, getting more information to you about the Shopping Trip that you have won.
This is best to do after your home class is completed.
You have 48 hours to respond to my email and/or call, or my 3 year old will pick another number.
Thank you, everyone who booked a Coupon Class.
I still have a limited amount of spaces available. So, if you are thinking about hosting a party, get it booked now!
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2:23 PM Sun, May 10, 2009 | Permalink
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Find this great deal HERE
Polished Brass
48" wide x 4 1/2" high
Uses 5 x 60 watt bulbs (not included)
Compare At: $459.99 Our Price: $45.99
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9:25 PM Sat, May 09, 2009 | Permalink
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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! to my wonderful friends who came and helped me at the show! Marci, Rosa, Clair, Peach and Cathy, you are all gems!
And.......
I would like to thank each and every person that came to the Houston Women's Show.
I enjoyed meeting everyone and was glad to see so many friendly faces.
More info about scheduling a private Coupon Class:
* You must leave a comment to this post (not respond to the email sent)
with the date and time you are requesting a class
*Choice of dates are: Wednesday evenings at 6pm, Saturdays at 12 noon...
6:34 AM Sat, May 09, 2009 | Permalink
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A great site to get ieads for dinner! I just love the emails on meals and recipies.
Sign up to see what I am talking about.
Fun, easy and fast ideas for making dinner, all delivered to your inbox.
TOO good to be true!
Click on the picture to find out more.....
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11:42 PM Thu, May 07, 2009 | Permalink
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Just a quick note to all the wonderful people who came to the Houston Women's Show this evening!
I loved meeting everyone! I am very grateful to have such loyal readers!
And thanks to Marci and Rosa for all your help!
It was great sharing your time with me! You are the BEST! Thank you very much!
Come and visit...
>> Continue reading: Houston Womens Show! Come and Visit!
11:02 PM Thu, May 07, 2009 | Permalink
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Walgreens Currently has their Van Camp's Beans on sale 2/$1.
The BONUS is, When you buy TWO you get a catalina for .75 cents/2
These are rolling! That means that when you purchase two you can use the catalina to buy two more for only .25 cents and you will get another ca...
10:30 PM Thu, May 07, 2009 | Permalink
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All the info can be found HERE
I know where I am going for Mother's Day!!
Thanks HILDA!!!
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1:50 PM Thu, May 07, 2009 | Permalink
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Go HERE to print your FREE Stawberry Coupon from Randalls!!
Just look for the free 1lb strawberry coupon and print it out!
Bring it to...
1:40 PM Thu, May 07, 2009 | Permalink
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Check out all the information about my smaller coupon classes and how you can get one scheduled today! These are at least 15 people and the BONUS is:
If you schedule a Coupon Class during the Houston Wome...
1:32 PM Thu, May 07, 2009 | Permalink
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Find this same info posted on April 24, 2009 Here See, this deal did come along twice!
Rayovac AAA Maximum Plus Alkaline Batteries: 100 Count
All for $8.99! Pl...
6:50 AM Wed, May 06, 2009 | Permalink
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6:55 PM Tue, May 05, 2009 | Permalink
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Check out all the information about my smaller coupon classes and how you can get one scheduled today! These are at least 15 people and the BONUS is:
If you schedule a Coupon Class during the Houston Wome...
7:27 AM Tue, May 05, 2009 | Permalink
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As with any Deal HURRY, Hurry, HURRY!
At Tulle they are having a clearence sale of selected items for $7 or below. Most are $3.99!
These are quality close at discount prices. Supplies are limited and some items I wanted are already gone. Even though, I logged on early...
5:42 PM Mon, May 04, 2009 | Permalink
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Check out all the information about my smaller coupon classes and how you can get one scheduled today! These are at least 15 people and the BONUS is:
If you schedule a Coupon Class during the Houston Wome...
1:40 PM Mon, May 04, 2009 | Permalink
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10:47 AM Mon, May 04, 2009 | Permalink
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This is the code to use for a FREE movie rental at Redbox today only!
BT73H9
Code good until midnight MONDAY! Can be used only once per credit/debit card.
"Redbox Codes are the way to get free DVD rentals from Redbox. Redbox and their partners create these codes to ...
10:30 AM Mon, May 04, 2009 | Permalink
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$1.00 Movies are on Wednesdays at 10:00 during the Summer Break.
All admission proceeds* from AMC Summer MovieCamp will benefit Variety - The Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute. Great idea. See a movie for $1 and it benefits a charity. This is great to ...
9:09 AM Mon, May 04, 2009 | Permalink
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UPDATE: NOW THE MIN. $ AMOUNT TO USE THIS COUPON CODE IS $15.00! Sorry, you really do need to act fast to get in on these deals!
All orders have been canceled due to a computer problem
Thanks Moms By Heart and Catherine for the Heads Up on this amazing DEAL!
>> Continue reading: Hot DEAL! Hurry! Get it NOW!
9:37 PM Sun, May 03, 2009 | Permalink
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Check out all the information about my smaller coupon classes and how you can get one scheduled today!
And you could win a shopping trip with ME!
READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!
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7:43 PM Sun, May 03, 2009 | Permalink
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This is going to be a very busy week, so the menu will be simple!
Monday
Baked Ziti
Garden Salad
Fruit Cocktail
Tuesday
Herb Roasted Garlic Chicken and Brown Rice
Sweet Peas
Sliced Oranges
Wednesday
Beef Taco Salad
Corn on the Cob
Cinnamon Peaches
Thursday
Chicken Parmesan over Whole Wheat Noodles
Steamed Broccoli
Homemade Blueberry Muffins
Fun Friday
Chili Dogs
Carrot Sticks with Ranch Dressing
Popcorn
Sliced Apples
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5:41 PM Sat, May 02, 2009 | Permalink
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Come join the fun! Check out the fun HERE! on youtube.
You will have a chance to win a 2 hour shopping trip with me!!
I will explain how to shop and get the most for your money. To enter the drawing you must come by my booth #614 and schedule a small Coupon Class!
All details/requirements will be available at the show! The winner will be chosen on Sunday May 10, 2009 and contacted by phone. I will also post the winners names on my blogs. Four winners will be chosen and must travel to the location of my choice for the sho...
2:01 PM Fri, May 01, 2009 | Permalink
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With Workshops for Kids from May 2 to May 10. Wow, all week long!
Bring the Kids to make a special gift for MOM.
A few details:
Sat. May 2 from 10am to 1pm
The Knack Free Family Event Keepsake Plate >> Continue reading: Michaels IS Celebrating MOM
12:42 PM Fri, May 01, 2009 | Permalink
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Guest Post from Houston on the Cheap! Thanks Vickie!!
Ever seen racing dragon boats? Check out the Houston Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This FREE, 9th annual event features 30 teams racing in dragon boats (a.k.a. fancy decorated 40-ft. canoes). Don't miss the festivities for spectators including arts and crafts, music, cultural performances, and a kids' zone. NEW LOCATION DUE TO RECENT RAIN... The festival is now being held a...
10:07 AM Fri, May 01, 2009 | Permalink
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VIDEO ADDED FROM GREAT DAY HOOUSTON! Check it OUT!
That is the topic for my segment today on Great Day Houston.
My lovely sister-in-law (I have three and all are lovely) said to me over the weekend, that she logged on to the Grocery Store web site and then was not able to complete the registration and get her shopper's card linked to the loadable coupon website.
Well, I know that there are many, many, people with the same frustration.
There is a great benefit to having store loyalty cards and being able to load coupons onto them, in my opinion, is the biggest! >> Continue reading: Loadable Loyalty Cards
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