Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Hello! Sorry I haven’t written in a few days, but I don’t like to write just to write. My goal is to write things that will be of true value to you.
So, yesterday, my sister and I decided to take a trip to Hobby Lobby. It had been a few weeks since we had both been in, and we wanted to see everything in the whole store.
We browsed aisle-by-aisle, and we were both so impressed with the selection and variety, as well as the sales they were offering. About half of the store was on sale, and I am confident that the other half will be on sale next week! Hobby Lobby is really great about their sale items.
We were both looking for inexpensive ways to spruce up items that we already have in our homes. For example, I purchased a few drawer pulls that were ½ off, and the new pulls give the appearance of refurbished nightstands or nightstands that got a little “face lift”! I’m really happy with the result, and it only cost me around $5!
As a busy mom with a busy family, I began a habit years ago that has worked well and keeps me from following behind everyone, folding and refolding towels. I purchase attractive, decorative hooks that hang in the bathroom, usually at two different levels (Daddy’s is tall, Mommy’s is short) for hanging towels. The appearance is appealing and the labor is quick and easy. Instead of folding your towel in thirds, you simply hang the center of your towel on a hook. The towels dry more thoroughly and I don’t find myself fixing everyone’s towels because they’re crooked or hurriedly folded. So, I purchased a couple of hooks for our guest bathroom/Emily’s bathroom so that I can start moving toward redecorating that bathroom. The hooks were less than $2 after the 50% off sale. Score!
Hobby Lobby has also introduced something that is new to me. In each aisle, there are inspirational pamphlets that are free for the taking. These pamphlets highlight merchandise that Hobby Lobby carries regularly, and what you can do with these items. Everyone has ideas and concepts floating around in their mind, but it is so refreshing to see what someone else has come up with. I picked up about 10 inspirational pamphlets and will put my own personal spin on some of their ideas. Instead of feeling “stuck,” I feel more creative and motivated to try some of their suggestions.
As always, if you are a member of Hobby Lobby’s email distribution list, you can preview the coming week’s sales on Sundays. They also send a coupon that is usually 40% off one regularly priced item. Although I primarily purchase things that are ½ off or clearance, it is nice to take the coupon with you JUST IN CASE you can’t live without something that isn’t on sale while you’re there.
We always try to find the best way to create what we want without spending a lot of money, and Hobby Lobby is our go-to destination for help with our projects. Bows, quilts, dresses, wall-hangings, décor, home fragrance, and party decorations are on the short list of things that we shop Hobby Lobby for on a regular basis.
You will be so excited and proud of yourself when you make something with your own hands and see how beautifully it turns out!
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Just In Case...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Just thought you might like to know:
*Sign up for World Market’s email distribution list and receive a $10 off coupon when you spend $30.
*Friday is the last day to use your Kohl’s email coupon and save 15%. You CAN use this coupon in conjunction with the $10 gift you received in the mail! They are also offering $10 Kohl’s cash when you spend $50.
*This week, Target has my favorite casual t-shirt on sale for $6 – regularly $8. They are short sleeved (not cap sleeve), scoop neck, long, shapely t-shirts. LOVE!
*Hobby Lobby is offering their traditional 40% off one regularly priced item with your printable email coupon.
*Old Navy is having their “shorts sale” this week. Women’s shorts are $15 and children’s shorts are $10.
GO GET ‘EM, TIGER!
Just thought you might like to know:
*Sign up for World Market’s email distribution list and receive a $10 off coupon when you spend $30.
*Friday is the last day to use your Kohl’s email coupon and save 15%. You CAN use this coupon in conjunction with the $10 gift you received in the mail! They are also offering $10 Kohl’s cash when you spend $50.
*This week, Target has my favorite casual t-shirt on sale for $6 – regularly $8. They are short sleeved (not cap sleeve), scoop neck, long, shapely t-shirts. LOVE!
*Hobby Lobby is offering their traditional 40% off one regularly priced item with your printable email coupon.
*Old Navy is having their “shorts sale” this week. Women’s shorts are $15 and children’s shorts are $10.
GO GET ‘EM, TIGER!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Proctor & Gamble
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
I decided to visit Proctor and Gamble’s website, and subscribe to their email distribution list. They have a variety of coupons available to view and receive by mail from their site. I am consistent in purchasing Wal-Mart’s Great Value brand products for nearly everything I buy. However, there are various products that I cannot purchase the “store brand” of, and I am hoping to take advantage of the Proctor and Gamble coupons for these items. If you buy them anyway, why not get a great deal?!
Most of you already know that I’m, well, cheap…but I wear that badge proudly, and I’m cool with it! Proctor and Gamble also offers free samples of products that you may be interested in purchasing. I chose several items off of their somewhat-limited list, and my samples arrived in the mail today!
Although I exclusively purchase Parent’s Choice diapers, why not sample Pampers Cruisers?! That’s three free diapers, and I’ll take whatever I can get!
Another product that I ventured to try is Tide Laundry Detergent. My Mom used Tide when I was a young child, so I wanted to give it a shot. I usually think that it is extremely expensive, and I purchase my liquid laundry detergent at Big Lots. The large “tank” size dispensing bottle of SUN detergent is $6.50. It cleans our clothes, smells fresh and clean, and lasts for a century. So that’s my detergent of choice but I’d love to see if Tide surprises me.
Hit up their website and see if there are any products that you are interested in sampling. Even if you are unlikely to purchase these products after sampling them, FREE IS FREE!
I decided to visit Proctor and Gamble’s website, and subscribe to their email distribution list. They have a variety of coupons available to view and receive by mail from their site. I am consistent in purchasing Wal-Mart’s Great Value brand products for nearly everything I buy. However, there are various products that I cannot purchase the “store brand” of, and I am hoping to take advantage of the Proctor and Gamble coupons for these items. If you buy them anyway, why not get a great deal?!
Most of you already know that I’m, well, cheap…but I wear that badge proudly, and I’m cool with it! Proctor and Gamble also offers free samples of products that you may be interested in purchasing. I chose several items off of their somewhat-limited list, and my samples arrived in the mail today!
Although I exclusively purchase Parent’s Choice diapers, why not sample Pampers Cruisers?! That’s three free diapers, and I’ll take whatever I can get!
Another product that I ventured to try is Tide Laundry Detergent. My Mom used Tide when I was a young child, so I wanted to give it a shot. I usually think that it is extremely expensive, and I purchase my liquid laundry detergent at Big Lots. The large “tank” size dispensing bottle of SUN detergent is $6.50. It cleans our clothes, smells fresh and clean, and lasts for a century. So that’s my detergent of choice but I’d love to see if Tide surprises me.
Hit up their website and see if there are any products that you are interested in sampling. Even if you are unlikely to purchase these products after sampling them, FREE IS FREE!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Four-Day Savings
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Just a couple of things to tell you about today!
Visit Kohls.com to take part in their Three-Day Shopping Pass where you can take 15% off your entire purchase on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. When you present your coupon at the register, they return your coupon to YOU so that you may use it throughout the weekend.
Visit WorldMarket.com for their 4-Day Friends and Family event! They are offering a coupon for 25% off Home Furnishings, Decor, etc. today through Sunday. Maybe it's time for that new dining set I've had my eye on!!
If you are in the DFW metroplex and you shop Stacy Furniture, they are offering a tax free weekend. Shop their Allen or Grapevine locations, and purchase your furniture tax free!
What are you waiting for?! GO SHOPPING!
Just a couple of things to tell you about today!
Visit Kohls.com to take part in their Three-Day Shopping Pass where you can take 15% off your entire purchase on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. When you present your coupon at the register, they return your coupon to YOU so that you may use it throughout the weekend.
Visit WorldMarket.com for their 4-Day Friends and Family event! They are offering a coupon for 25% off Home Furnishings, Decor, etc. today through Sunday. Maybe it's time for that new dining set I've had my eye on!!
If you are in the DFW metroplex and you shop Stacy Furniture, they are offering a tax free weekend. Shop their Allen or Grapevine locations, and purchase your furniture tax free!
What are you waiting for?! GO SHOPPING!
Friday, April 2, 2010
I'm on a savings HIGH!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Okay, so Garage Saling today was a bust. We knew it was going to rain, but didn't think people would actually BACK OUT of the garage sales they had already applied for permits for, but whatever - we will try it again in a couple of weeks.
Instead, we decided to spend an hour or so at Kohl's because of the coupons that we had accumulated in the last couple of weeks. Here's how it came out for me:
1 shirt for Easter Sunday $38 on sale for $21.99
1 set of summer pajamas for my toddler $20 on sale for $9
1 blingy ring $20 on sale for $7.99 + 20% off of jewelry = $6.39
1 fabric hair flower $10 on sale for $4.50
TOTAL: $88 on sale for $41.88
$10 off coupon = $31.88
15% off total purchase coupon = $4.79
Kohl's tax free (9%) savings = $2.44
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE: $26.68
It states right on my receipt that I saved $63.35. So basically, I got my four items for LESS than the retail price of my shirt, or for roughly the retail price of toddler pajamas. WHAT?! As the lady on the IKEA commercial says, "START THE CAR!"
In recent months, Kohl's has saved me more money than any other store that I frequent. Of course, I frequent a lot of discount stores like Ross, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx, so it is often difficult to pinpoint exactly how much you saved off of retail prices, but I'm sure it is always significant. However, my savings at Kohl's is written in black and white on my receipt and I am on a high!!
Good Friday was GREAT Friday this year!
Okay, so Garage Saling today was a bust. We knew it was going to rain, but didn't think people would actually BACK OUT of the garage sales they had already applied for permits for, but whatever - we will try it again in a couple of weeks.
Instead, we decided to spend an hour or so at Kohl's because of the coupons that we had accumulated in the last couple of weeks. Here's how it came out for me:
1 shirt for Easter Sunday $38 on sale for $21.99
1 set of summer pajamas for my toddler $20 on sale for $9
1 blingy ring $20 on sale for $7.99 + 20% off of jewelry = $6.39
1 fabric hair flower $10 on sale for $4.50
TOTAL: $88 on sale for $41.88
$10 off coupon = $31.88
15% off total purchase coupon = $4.79
Kohl's tax free (9%) savings = $2.44
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE: $26.68
It states right on my receipt that I saved $63.35. So basically, I got my four items for LESS than the retail price of my shirt, or for roughly the retail price of toddler pajamas. WHAT?! As the lady on the IKEA commercial says, "START THE CAR!"
In recent months, Kohl's has saved me more money than any other store that I frequent. Of course, I frequent a lot of discount stores like Ross, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx, so it is often difficult to pinpoint exactly how much you saved off of retail prices, but I'm sure it is always significant. However, my savings at Kohl's is written in black and white on my receipt and I am on a high!!
Good Friday was GREAT Friday this year!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Coupons: Part 2
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
This blog correlates with yesterday’s blog, and I hope to hear from you regarding your thoughts of the Nightline segment.
This tip stems from an experience that I had on a Sunday afternoon at Wal-Mart: I was in the check-out line behind two older women. The lady checking out was taking a particularly long time to move through the line and leave. Because of the length of time that she spent at the register, I began paying attention to what it was that she was doing.
Well, about 20 minutes later I figured out what was going on. I was frustrated and impatient, but I was also intrigued at the outcome of her shenanigans. She came to Wal-Mart completely prepared with everything that was on her list. She made notes in the margins of her list with the sale prices and the stores that were offering these prices. She presented these ads (from the Sunday paper) to the cashier and she honored each and every one of them. This was a tedious process, but she ended up saving nearly 50% of the cost of her trip. The cashier was so patient and friendly, and she encouraged me to try and do the same.
I have yet to try this technique myself, but I am excited to do so. This little-known technique will keep you from driving from store to store in order to find the best deals and complete your shopping list. Sounds like a winner to me!
This blog correlates with yesterday’s blog, and I hope to hear from you regarding your thoughts of the Nightline segment.
This tip stems from an experience that I had on a Sunday afternoon at Wal-Mart: I was in the check-out line behind two older women. The lady checking out was taking a particularly long time to move through the line and leave. Because of the length of time that she spent at the register, I began paying attention to what it was that she was doing.
Well, about 20 minutes later I figured out what was going on. I was frustrated and impatient, but I was also intrigued at the outcome of her shenanigans. She came to Wal-Mart completely prepared with everything that was on her list. She made notes in the margins of her list with the sale prices and the stores that were offering these prices. She presented these ads (from the Sunday paper) to the cashier and she honored each and every one of them. This was a tedious process, but she ended up saving nearly 50% of the cost of her trip. The cashier was so patient and friendly, and she encouraged me to try and do the same.
I have yet to try this technique myself, but I am excited to do so. This little-known technique will keep you from driving from store to store in order to find the best deals and complete your shopping list. Sounds like a winner to me!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Coupons and their potential...
Monday, March 29, 2010
As I was clipping coupons in the Sunday Paper this morning, I was reminded of a segment on Nightline that impacted me heavily. This story struck me so hard, in fact, that I couldn’t fall asleep, and in turn, relayed it to my husband, mom, dad, sister, and brother-in-law.
I just couldn’t believe the savings that these two coupon-gurus were finding. A couple of things that were memorable to me:
*Arrive at the grocery store prepared with coupons that correspond with the items on your shopping list.
*Don’t forget your Catalina coupons – those that print out after you have paid for your items.
*Stocking up on an item that is on sale AND you have a coupon for could leave you with more money than you entered the store with. *(WHAT?!)*
Firstly, I have mentioned in previous blogs that I purchase store-brand products almost exclusively. Better said – if a store brand is available, that’s what I choose, save ketchup and Cheerios. However, I am re-thinking my strategy completely after watching this segment. The savings that they achieve is stunning, and you will be amazed when you watch it as well.
Secondly, I have found that Wal-Mart offers the lowest prices of any grocery store in my area. However, they are less likely (in my experience) to offer sales on items that I purchase regularly. Their prices are steadfast and if you offer the lowest prices around, what’s the need to put these items on sale? Having watched the Nightline segment, I may try my hand at other supermarkets that offer weekly sales on commonly purchased items.
Watch the Nightline segment – it will completely change your view of couponing and grocery shopping!
As I was clipping coupons in the Sunday Paper this morning, I was reminded of a segment on Nightline that impacted me heavily. This story struck me so hard, in fact, that I couldn’t fall asleep, and in turn, relayed it to my husband, mom, dad, sister, and brother-in-law.
I just couldn’t believe the savings that these two coupon-gurus were finding. A couple of things that were memorable to me:
*Arrive at the grocery store prepared with coupons that correspond with the items on your shopping list.
*Don’t forget your Catalina coupons – those that print out after you have paid for your items.
*Stocking up on an item that is on sale AND you have a coupon for could leave you with more money than you entered the store with. *(WHAT?!)*
Firstly, I have mentioned in previous blogs that I purchase store-brand products almost exclusively. Better said – if a store brand is available, that’s what I choose, save ketchup and Cheerios. However, I am re-thinking my strategy completely after watching this segment. The savings that they achieve is stunning, and you will be amazed when you watch it as well.
Secondly, I have found that Wal-Mart offers the lowest prices of any grocery store in my area. However, they are less likely (in my experience) to offer sales on items that I purchase regularly. Their prices are steadfast and if you offer the lowest prices around, what’s the need to put these items on sale? Having watched the Nightline segment, I may try my hand at other supermarkets that offer weekly sales on commonly purchased items.
Watch the Nightline segment – it will completely change your view of couponing and grocery shopping!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Savings this weekend!
Friday, March 26, 2010
This weekend, I will be taking advantage of several email coupons and discounts I have received in the recent past.
Kid to Kid
I received a coupon for Kid to Kid Children’s and Maternity Consignment in my email this week. The coupon is for $5 off when you spent $25.
Plato’s Closet
Plato’s Closet is my favorite local consignment boutique for men and women. When I took some items in to consign, I entered my email address into their database. About an hour after I left, I received a coupon for $5 off my next purchase at Plato’s Closet.
Save-A-Lot
There was a segment on the local news this morning about Save-A-Lot Food Stores. The segment highlighted Save-A-Lot’s dedication to low prices and fabulous online coupons. I visited their website, and discovered that there were over SIX PAGES of printable coupons for a variety of grocery items. I am interested in being added to their mailing list (the segment this morning mentioned receiving a coupon for $5 off when you spend $20) and discovering even more savings opportunities. The woman that led the segment on the news purchased $80 worth of groceries for $44!
Remember…these are simply guidelines. If you do not live in the North Texas area, or are in a community where none of these stores are available, I encourage you to venture out and discover what IS available to you. Maybe you have a Job Lots instead of a Big Lots. Maybe your children’s and maternity consignment store goes by a different name. Start thinking about the venues where you can experience significant savings. ALWAYS REMEMBER – deleting unwanted emails from your inbox IS FREE, but you can’t receive savings if you don’t sign up!
This weekend, I will be taking advantage of several email coupons and discounts I have received in the recent past.
Kid to Kid
I received a coupon for Kid to Kid Children’s and Maternity Consignment in my email this week. The coupon is for $5 off when you spent $25.
Plato’s Closet
Plato’s Closet is my favorite local consignment boutique for men and women. When I took some items in to consign, I entered my email address into their database. About an hour after I left, I received a coupon for $5 off my next purchase at Plato’s Closet.
Save-A-Lot
There was a segment on the local news this morning about Save-A-Lot Food Stores. The segment highlighted Save-A-Lot’s dedication to low prices and fabulous online coupons. I visited their website, and discovered that there were over SIX PAGES of printable coupons for a variety of grocery items. I am interested in being added to their mailing list (the segment this morning mentioned receiving a coupon for $5 off when you spend $20) and discovering even more savings opportunities. The woman that led the segment on the news purchased $80 worth of groceries for $44!
Remember…these are simply guidelines. If you do not live in the North Texas area, or are in a community where none of these stores are available, I encourage you to venture out and discover what IS available to you. Maybe you have a Job Lots instead of a Big Lots. Maybe your children’s and maternity consignment store goes by a different name. Start thinking about the venues where you can experience significant savings. ALWAYS REMEMBER – deleting unwanted emails from your inbox IS FREE, but you can’t receive savings if you don’t sign up!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Check your mail!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Today was like Christmas when I opened the mailbox! I found a postcard from Kohl's for $10 off my next purchase (no minimum purchase requirement)!!
The best thing about Kohl's, in my view, is that they are always sending out a new coupon as soon as the previous one expires. My 15% off coupon expired yesterday and I found a new coupon in the mail today!
I also received a flyer from Great Clips with three coupons inside. The coupons were haircuts for $4.99, $5.99, and $6.99! What a steal! These coupons are great, especially for small children who need their hair trimmed constantly! If you have a Great Clips in your area, check your mailbox and give them a try!
Remember, it is not inappropriate to go into a store and say, "I have a friend who received XYZ Coupon. How do I sign up to receive coupons such as these?"
Today was like Christmas when I opened the mailbox! I found a postcard from Kohl's for $10 off my next purchase (no minimum purchase requirement)!!
The best thing about Kohl's, in my view, is that they are always sending out a new coupon as soon as the previous one expires. My 15% off coupon expired yesterday and I found a new coupon in the mail today!
I also received a flyer from Great Clips with three coupons inside. The coupons were haircuts for $4.99, $5.99, and $6.99! What a steal! These coupons are great, especially for small children who need their hair trimmed constantly! If you have a Great Clips in your area, check your mailbox and give them a try!
Remember, it is not inappropriate to go into a store and say, "I have a friend who received XYZ Coupon. How do I sign up to receive coupons such as these?"
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Babycenter.com
Sunday, March 21, 2010
The first thing my OB/GYN said to me when I became pregnant was, "Stay off of the Internet! It will drive you crazy!" Well, of course, I couldn’t listen...totally. So, to follow his advice as best I could, I was very selective about the websites that I patronized. I found one website to be knowledgeable, user-friendly, and welcoming. Baby Center!
BabyCenter is such a wonderful website for women trying to conceive, women struggling to conceive, expectant mothers, mothers who have miscarried, and mothers of children of all ages. If you are interested in signing up, you input your due date and BabyCenter will send you a weekly email about your child's development. My favorite, by far, was the earliest weeks of pregnancy when so much of your baby's development is occurring. I knew when she got her fingerprints, when she was the size of a peach pit and when she had color to her eyes. It was so comforting, and exciting to know every step as it occurred.
Now that I am the Mom of an older, growing child, I am often asking myself questions like, "Why is she refusing to let me hold her spoon?" "Why is she having difficulty napping?" "Is this normal?" "Is that normal?" And before I know it, my weekly email from BabyCenter pops up and they are SPOT ON with her development. It is so comforting to know that your baby is developing much like other babies their age.
Another favorite facet of BabyCenter is the "birth month club." You can read funny threads, or serious ones, written by mothers who are due to deliver in the same month as you. My all-time favorite threads were the "confessions" that people wrote about their daily occurrences. "I drank a mountain dew and my baby is bouncing around in there like crazy." "I wanted to attack the cashier at Taco Bell because he was slow to give me my gorditas." DOESN'T IT JUST MAKE YOU WANT TO GO READ SOME?! They are so funny!
I also had the opportunity to sign up for many email coupons and values through BabyCenter's advertisements. They offer so many fabulous deals for parents, and they just pop up before your eyes!
Check out BabyCenter and you are sure to find great deals, find a "home" on the Internet, and find a good belly laugh when you visit!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
The first thing my OB/GYN said to me when I became pregnant was, "Stay off of the Internet! It will drive you crazy!" Well, of course, I couldn’t listen...totally. So, to follow his advice as best I could, I was very selective about the websites that I patronized. I found one website to be knowledgeable, user-friendly, and welcoming. Baby Center!
BabyCenter is such a wonderful website for women trying to conceive, women struggling to conceive, expectant mothers, mothers who have miscarried, and mothers of children of all ages. If you are interested in signing up, you input your due date and BabyCenter will send you a weekly email about your child's development. My favorite, by far, was the earliest weeks of pregnancy when so much of your baby's development is occurring. I knew when she got her fingerprints, when she was the size of a peach pit and when she had color to her eyes. It was so comforting, and exciting to know every step as it occurred.
Now that I am the Mom of an older, growing child, I am often asking myself questions like, "Why is she refusing to let me hold her spoon?" "Why is she having difficulty napping?" "Is this normal?" "Is that normal?" And before I know it, my weekly email from BabyCenter pops up and they are SPOT ON with her development. It is so comforting to know that your baby is developing much like other babies their age.
Another favorite facet of BabyCenter is the "birth month club." You can read funny threads, or serious ones, written by mothers who are due to deliver in the same month as you. My all-time favorite threads were the "confessions" that people wrote about their daily occurrences. "I drank a mountain dew and my baby is bouncing around in there like crazy." "I wanted to attack the cashier at Taco Bell because he was slow to give me my gorditas." DOESN'T IT JUST MAKE YOU WANT TO GO READ SOME?! They are so funny!
I also had the opportunity to sign up for many email coupons and values through BabyCenter's advertisements. They offer so many fabulous deals for parents, and they just pop up before your eyes!
Check out BabyCenter and you are sure to find great deals, find a "home" on the Internet, and find a good belly laugh when you visit!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap
Just a reminder:
If you didn't sign up for Old Navy's web coupons, or Banana Republic's, or Gap's, you're missing a coupon for 30% off of your ENTIRE PURCHASE today through Sunday.
I went to Old Navy this morning and purchased $50 worth of clothing and shoes, and walked out having only spent $35.00.
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
If you didn't sign up for Old Navy's web coupons, or Banana Republic's, or Gap's, you're missing a coupon for 30% off of your ENTIRE PURCHASE today through Sunday.
I went to Old Navy this morning and purchased $50 worth of clothing and shoes, and walked out having only spent $35.00.
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Hello?! Somebody call Oprah!
Who do I need to chew out for not telling me about Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners?! They are so amazing!
I absolutely HATE scrubbing and soaking (lather, rinse, repeat) the Crock-pot every time I use it. I use mine often because it is so easy to brown a pork or beef roast and toss it in for the rest of the day. Now it is even MORE lazy-friendly because you line the inside basin and fill the Crock-pot with whatever marinade you will be using, plop the meat (or stew) in, and it cooks exactly as it would without the liner. When you are finished, remove whatever you want to save, gather the rest up in the liner and toss it into the garbage.
These liners were NOT expensive, at about $2.00 for four liners. I had a $1.00 off coupon, so that made them even MORE attractive! The instructions on the back of the box say to let the Crock-pot cool entirely before removing the bag, but my obsessive-compulsive ways won’t allow me to leave the Crock-pot on the counter for that long, SO, I decided to remove the liner as soon as I was ready to serve dinner and put the Crock-pot away. It was TOTALLY fine and I will NEVER cook without the liners again.
If you’ve been using these things for, like, a year already – don’t even start with me!
Who forgot to tell me?!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
Hello?! Somebody call Oprah!
Who do I need to chew out for not telling me about Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners?! They are so amazing!
I absolutely HATE scrubbing and soaking (lather, rinse, repeat) the Crock-pot every time I use it. I use mine often because it is so easy to brown a pork or beef roast and toss it in for the rest of the day. Now it is even MORE lazy-friendly because you line the inside basin and fill the Crock-pot with whatever marinade you will be using, plop the meat (or stew) in, and it cooks exactly as it would without the liner. When you are finished, remove whatever you want to save, gather the rest up in the liner and toss it into the garbage.
These liners were NOT expensive, at about $2.00 for four liners. I had a $1.00 off coupon, so that made them even MORE attractive! The instructions on the back of the box say to let the Crock-pot cool entirely before removing the bag, but my obsessive-compulsive ways won’t allow me to leave the Crock-pot on the counter for that long, SO, I decided to remove the liner as soon as I was ready to serve dinner and put the Crock-pot away. It was TOTALLY fine and I will NEVER cook without the liners again.
If you’ve been using these things for, like, a year already – don’t even start with me!
Who forgot to tell me?!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Three things...
Saturday, March 13, 2010
If you haven't signed up, here's what you're missing:
1. Bath and Body Works - a free lip care product with any purchase!
2. World Market is offering all of their dining furniture at a discount - up to 50% off!!
3. Sign up for Big Lots' Buzz Club and see their ad for this week - FABULOUS deals on Serta mattresses this week!
You're welcome!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
If you haven't signed up, here's what you're missing:
1. Bath and Body Works - a free lip care product with any purchase!
2. World Market is offering all of their dining furniture at a discount - up to 50% off!!
3. Sign up for Big Lots' Buzz Club and see their ad for this week - FABULOUS deals on Serta mattresses this week!
You're welcome!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Ebates - a great new website!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Today, let’s talk coupons again. It is, after all, one of my favorite subjects! We’ve talked coupons before, but let’s GO THERE! By go there, I mean – GO OUT AND GET YOUR COUPONS, GIRL! The ones that show up in the mail or the Sunday paper are fine, but I want to save MORE MONEY!
Here’s how it works. When I was looking for my new Coach diaper/laptop bag, I decided to search the Web for a Coach coupon. So, I simply typed “coach coupon” into my Google search bar and BOOM! 20% off coupons appeared! I couldn’t believe my eyes!
My wonderful friend, Becca, has been following my blog and noticed that she had a great secret to share with me. The secret is Ebates! I visited their website and read a short summary of “how it works” and I must say, I AM SO EXCITED TO GIVE IT A TRY!! Basically, before you do your online shopping, you visit Ebates and find the store that you were about to shop. Ebates will show you exclusive coupons, and you have the opportunity to earn cash back on your purchases! How sweet is that?! Another *BONUS* is that if you refer a friend, BOTH OF YOU receive $5 from Ebates for signing up and purchasing something through Ebates! I’m so excited to give it a try! Thank you, Becca, and HAPPY SAVING!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
Today, let’s talk coupons again. It is, after all, one of my favorite subjects! We’ve talked coupons before, but let’s GO THERE! By go there, I mean – GO OUT AND GET YOUR COUPONS, GIRL! The ones that show up in the mail or the Sunday paper are fine, but I want to save MORE MONEY!
Here’s how it works. When I was looking for my new Coach diaper/laptop bag, I decided to search the Web for a Coach coupon. So, I simply typed “coach coupon” into my Google search bar and BOOM! 20% off coupons appeared! I couldn’t believe my eyes!
My wonderful friend, Becca, has been following my blog and noticed that she had a great secret to share with me. The secret is Ebates! I visited their website and read a short summary of “how it works” and I must say, I AM SO EXCITED TO GIVE IT A TRY!! Basically, before you do your online shopping, you visit Ebates and find the store that you were about to shop. Ebates will show you exclusive coupons, and you have the opportunity to earn cash back on your purchases! How sweet is that?! Another *BONUS* is that if you refer a friend, BOTH OF YOU receive $5 from Ebates for signing up and purchasing something through Ebates! I’m so excited to give it a try! Thank you, Becca, and HAPPY SAVING!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Bath and Body Works Freebies!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
I know I have mentioned in the past that signing up to be on mailing lists (and email lists) is a great way to earn coupons and find great savings at the stores that you frequent. My favorite in the past couple of weeks has been Bath and Body Works. By signing up to be on their email list, I have received two coupons via email for free travel-size products with no purchase necessary. I love free stuff! I needed a tube of lip gloss anyway, so I printed my coupon and headed to the mall. My current favorite scent is a fairly new one called “Sensual Amber” on a recommendation from my sister, Jourdan. By visiting the store, I was able to choose from a travel-size body spray, a travel-size body lotion, or a travel-size hand sanitizing gel. I chose the lotion first, and will continue to capitalize on my freebies as I receive them. I will have the whole set in a matter of weeks! Their travel sized products are larger than those that you would find in the grocery store and have proven to be superior products. As I have said in the past, it is FREE to delete emails from your inbox that you are not interested in, but you won’t receive fabulous deals if you don’t sign up! Visit your local Bath and Body Works store, or Bath and Body Works Online to sign up!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
I know I have mentioned in the past that signing up to be on mailing lists (and email lists) is a great way to earn coupons and find great savings at the stores that you frequent. My favorite in the past couple of weeks has been Bath and Body Works. By signing up to be on their email list, I have received two coupons via email for free travel-size products with no purchase necessary. I love free stuff! I needed a tube of lip gloss anyway, so I printed my coupon and headed to the mall. My current favorite scent is a fairly new one called “Sensual Amber” on a recommendation from my sister, Jourdan. By visiting the store, I was able to choose from a travel-size body spray, a travel-size body lotion, or a travel-size hand sanitizing gel. I chose the lotion first, and will continue to capitalize on my freebies as I receive them. I will have the whole set in a matter of weeks! Their travel sized products are larger than those that you would find in the grocery store and have proven to be superior products. As I have said in the past, it is FREE to delete emails from your inbox that you are not interested in, but you won’t receive fabulous deals if you don’t sign up! Visit your local Bath and Body Works store, or Bath and Body Works Online to sign up!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Coupons!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
As we ventured out for some Saturday errands, my blog topic slapped me in the face. STORE COUPONS! Because I shop mostly store brand items for groceries, it is rare that a grocery coupon comes in handy for me. I also receive many online offers from stores that I patronize frequently. However, I find myself checking those emails daily and deleting them. I most often delete them because I don’t think that the coupons offer truly great “deals.” However, there are three stores that I frequent who, I believe, offer truly remarkable savings, and they offer this savings often.
The first is Big Lots. If you have never shopped at Big Lots (or Job Lots) YOU ARE MISSING OUT! They carry name brand furniture, home décor, baby items, children’s items, groceries, health and beauty, and toiletries at MAJOR discounts. Once you are a member of their “buzz club”, you receive the weekly advertisement in advance and occasional email coupons for 20% off of your entire purchase on a Sunday afternoon. You also receive a swipe card when you become a buzz club member. Once you spend $40 or more 10 times, your next purchase is 20% off as well. Because I have a young child at home, the most remarkable savings has been for baby food and oatmeal. Big Lots carries a variety of name-brand baby food for ½ of the price found in grocery stores. This is the case with most items that Big Lots carries. It truly pays to be a wise consumer and know the prices that you pay for the things that you buy often. Most things are a true value (110 zip lock sandwich bags for $2) but there is the occasional product that is not a good value. It is important to recognize these products.
The second store is World Market. We have purchased many of our home furnishings from World Market and have found that they make superior furniture for very reasonable prices. They will email you when they are running a sale on a certain piece/set of furniture so that you, as a rewards member, will learn about the “hot items” before the public does. This has proven to be a true value on many occasions for our family. They will also email the occasional 20% off your entire purchase coupon.
The final store that proves to be of real value to me as I work to find ways to stretch our money is Kohl’s. As a rewards member, I received a coupon for 15% off my entire purchase last Friday-Sunday. If you spend over $100, you receive %20 off your purchase! We usually shop the clearance racks, and Kohl’s is very diligent about 60% and 70% off of the regular price for clearance items. Today, my husband purchased a jacket, an argyle sweater, two casual long-sleeve t-shirts, and a button-down dress shirt for $30!!! These were all clearance items and we received 15% off our entire purchase. I am very pleased with the results today. Become rewards members – it is free to delete emails out of your inbox that do not meet your needs, but the occasional email is truly valuable.
As we ventured out for some Saturday errands, my blog topic slapped me in the face. STORE COUPONS! Because I shop mostly store brand items for groceries, it is rare that a grocery coupon comes in handy for me. I also receive many online offers from stores that I patronize frequently. However, I find myself checking those emails daily and deleting them. I most often delete them because I don’t think that the coupons offer truly great “deals.” However, there are three stores that I frequent who, I believe, offer truly remarkable savings, and they offer this savings often.
The first is Big Lots. If you have never shopped at Big Lots (or Job Lots) YOU ARE MISSING OUT! They carry name brand furniture, home décor, baby items, children’s items, groceries, health and beauty, and toiletries at MAJOR discounts. Once you are a member of their “buzz club”, you receive the weekly advertisement in advance and occasional email coupons for 20% off of your entire purchase on a Sunday afternoon. You also receive a swipe card when you become a buzz club member. Once you spend $40 or more 10 times, your next purchase is 20% off as well. Because I have a young child at home, the most remarkable savings has been for baby food and oatmeal. Big Lots carries a variety of name-brand baby food for ½ of the price found in grocery stores. This is the case with most items that Big Lots carries. It truly pays to be a wise consumer and know the prices that you pay for the things that you buy often. Most things are a true value (110 zip lock sandwich bags for $2) but there is the occasional product that is not a good value. It is important to recognize these products.
The second store is World Market. We have purchased many of our home furnishings from World Market and have found that they make superior furniture for very reasonable prices. They will email you when they are running a sale on a certain piece/set of furniture so that you, as a rewards member, will learn about the “hot items” before the public does. This has proven to be a true value on many occasions for our family. They will also email the occasional 20% off your entire purchase coupon.
The final store that proves to be of real value to me as I work to find ways to stretch our money is Kohl’s. As a rewards member, I received a coupon for 15% off my entire purchase last Friday-Sunday. If you spend over $100, you receive %20 off your purchase! We usually shop the clearance racks, and Kohl’s is very diligent about 60% and 70% off of the regular price for clearance items. Today, my husband purchased a jacket, an argyle sweater, two casual long-sleeve t-shirts, and a button-down dress shirt for $30!!! These were all clearance items and we received 15% off our entire purchase. I am very pleased with the results today. Become rewards members – it is free to delete emails out of your inbox that do not meet your needs, but the occasional email is truly valuable.
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