Right now Restaurant.com has select $25 gift certificates for only $2 when you enter the code MEMORIES at checkout!
AND if you go through Ebates, you can get a whopping 15% cash back on your purchase!
A few AWESOME restaurants to note in the Canton Ohio area are: The Flipside Grille! Two Fat Guys BBQ, El Galeron, the QQ Buffet, Rolando's and soo many more!
Now please note that all of the gift certificates come with exclusions on minimum purchases in order to use the gift card, but at $2 for $25, thats pretty good still! To give an example of how much you will be saving, I will use the gift certificate I just bought for one of my favorite restaurants, The Flipside Grille, the requirements to use the certificate state that you must purchase a minimum of $35 in order to use the $25 Gift certificate. And that an 18% Gratuity will be added prior to the discount.
So here's the breakdown:
I buy the $25 Gift Certificate for $2
I get $0.30 back from Ebates - Total now is $1.70
I go to The Flipside Grille and get $35 worth of food, obviously not by myself!
Grand total for the night - including the $6.30 in gratuity - 41.30
Take off the $25 gift certificate - $16.30
Which means I paid a grand total of $18 for a $35 meal plus the tip!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
2 GREAT giveaways to check out!
2 Different Giveaways are going on over at The Busy Woman's Guide to Surviving Motherhood, you can enter both here:
Blurt Board Game - Ends 3/8 at 11:59PM
Grandma's Trunk Alphabet Game - Ends 3/14 at 11:59PM
Blurt Board Game - Ends 3/8 at 11:59PM
Grandma's Trunk Alphabet Game - Ends 3/14 at 11:59PM
Subway: FREE Cookie with ANY purchase February 29th!
Just got an e-mail from Subway that they will be giving out a FREE cookie on February 29th with any purchase! You can go here to get more info and to RSVP.
FREE Sample of Simple Moisturizing Face Wash
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
21 Day Weight Loss Challenge - Day 21!!!!!!
I CANNOT believe it has been 3 weeks since I started this challenge! I am so proud of myself for sticking with it longer than any other weight loss plan I have ever done! What have I learned this past 21 days? Lets see:
I have learned that yes you can live off of 3 meals a day, but 5 is soo much better! With 3 meals a day, your starving by the time you get to the next meal! With 5 your eating every couple hours and don't eat as much because you know your going to eat again soon!
I have learned that working out does not have to take a lot of time! 45 minutes MAX (thats with me taking quite a few breaks) 3 times a week doing strength,cardio and core exercises. And just lighter exercise the other 4 days. And that it can make you feel sooo good! And can be fun! Especially when others join in!
I have learned a lot about diet and balancing meals, what is good for you, what is better, and that even though something is low fat, it may not have what you need in it. And get this one! Carbs are good! And so are Proteins and FAT! Yes FAT! (I had to add that!) But the difference is all in the balance! And I had no idea that bananas and apples were carbs, call me dumb but I never knew that!
I have more energy, I feel better, I feel better about myself! I want to work out, I want to eat healthy and the effect that junk food has on my body is shocking!
I am so excited to start the next 21 day challenge coming up at the beginning of March! I can't wait to continue achieving new goals in my health and fitness! And for final measurements and weight for this first 21 days:
At the beginning of the challenge:
Weight: 187
Waist: 36in
Abdomen: 41 1/2in
Hips: 42in
Thighs: Like I said before, the 38 was an incorrect measurement so I'm going to use my second weeks measurement for this one - 22 1/2 in
Arms: 13in
Now:
Weight: 185 - 2 lb! But oh so much more of it is muscle!
Waist : 32 in - 4 inches lost!
Abdomen: 40 1/2 - 1 inch there!
Hips: 42in - I doubt this number will move for awhile, I have to gain a butt!
Thighs: 22 in - 1/2 in gone!
Arms - 12! 1 inch lost! Not sure how but it is!
And an update on the goals:
To lose 5 lbs - I lost 2! But again, I didn't realize that I would be gaining it all back in muscle the first few months.
be able to do 5 push ups- shoulder still hurts like crap trying - I can get in 3 good ones MAX, the rest I have to attempt on my knees
Cut down on my pop intake- It was 2-3 cans a day, now I'm down to a can at the most, usually I am just taking sips of hubby's pop occasionally
Learn how to work out regularly - getting there! I did good for the most part despite being away from home for half of the challenge!
I won't be posting pictures at this time due to not having my camera at the moment and not being home, but I will be posting before pics for the next 21 day challenge which will start in a few days!
If you are a blogger and would like to join me in this 21 day challenge send me a link to your blog via e-mail at nilasage (at) gmail.com and I will send you a code to get the entire program FREE!
And if you are not a blogger, you can check out Dustin's page here to learn more about his fitness programs!
I have learned that yes you can live off of 3 meals a day, but 5 is soo much better! With 3 meals a day, your starving by the time you get to the next meal! With 5 your eating every couple hours and don't eat as much because you know your going to eat again soon!
I have learned that working out does not have to take a lot of time! 45 minutes MAX (thats with me taking quite a few breaks) 3 times a week doing strength,cardio and core exercises. And just lighter exercise the other 4 days. And that it can make you feel sooo good! And can be fun! Especially when others join in!
I have learned a lot about diet and balancing meals, what is good for you, what is better, and that even though something is low fat, it may not have what you need in it. And get this one! Carbs are good! And so are Proteins and FAT! Yes FAT! (I had to add that!) But the difference is all in the balance! And I had no idea that bananas and apples were carbs, call me dumb but I never knew that!
I have more energy, I feel better, I feel better about myself! I want to work out, I want to eat healthy and the effect that junk food has on my body is shocking!
I am so excited to start the next 21 day challenge coming up at the beginning of March! I can't wait to continue achieving new goals in my health and fitness! And for final measurements and weight for this first 21 days:
At the beginning of the challenge:
Weight: 187
Waist: 36in
Abdomen: 41 1/2in
Hips: 42in
Thighs: Like I said before, the 38 was an incorrect measurement so I'm going to use my second weeks measurement for this one - 22 1/2 in
Arms: 13in
Now:
Weight: 185 - 2 lb! But oh so much more of it is muscle!
Waist : 32 in - 4 inches lost!
Abdomen: 40 1/2 - 1 inch there!
Hips: 42in - I doubt this number will move for awhile, I have to gain a butt!
Thighs: 22 in - 1/2 in gone!
Arms - 12! 1 inch lost! Not sure how but it is!
And an update on the goals:
To lose 5 lbs - I lost 2! But again, I didn't realize that I would be gaining it all back in muscle the first few months.
be able to do 5 push ups- shoulder still hurts like crap trying - I can get in 3 good ones MAX, the rest I have to attempt on my knees
Cut down on my pop intake- It was 2-3 cans a day, now I'm down to a can at the most, usually I am just taking sips of hubby's pop occasionally
Learn how to work out regularly - getting there! I did good for the most part despite being away from home for half of the challenge!
I won't be posting pictures at this time due to not having my camera at the moment and not being home, but I will be posting before pics for the next 21 day challenge which will start in a few days!
If you are a blogger and would like to join me in this 21 day challenge send me a link to your blog via e-mail at nilasage (at) gmail.com and I will send you a code to get the entire program FREE!
And if you are not a blogger, you can check out Dustin's page here to learn more about his fitness programs!
$3/1 KY - FREE at Wal-Mart!
Yet another KY coupon! This one states off of any! You can pick these up at Wal-Mart for $2.84 if I remember correctly which means you'll get overage!
Please remember that Wal-Mart will not give you money back so have something else to use up that overage!
You can print it here!
Please remember that Wal-Mart will not give you money back so have something else to use up that overage!
You can print it here!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Don't miss the Petsmart deals!!!! Ends tomorrow!
Some pretty awesome deals going on at Petsmart for Presidents Day! Two items to note are the Hills Science Diet 4lb dog food on sale for $6 and also the dog treats for $3! Print off the $8/1 any Hills Science Diet Dog Food, ANY SIZE and the $3 off any treats 3oz or larger! Here's the trip I just made:
I ended up with 4 bags of dog food and 4 bags of treats and one of those greenies dental chews FREE!
Breakdown:
3 Bags of Hills Science Diet 4lb dog food - $6
1 Bag of Hills Science diet 5lb dog food $7 (found this last one on an end cap!)
4 different types of Hills Science Diet Dog Treats $3
1 Greenies individually wrapped dog chew $1.69
used 4 $8/1 Hills Science Diet coupons - adjusted down to sale price
used 4 $3/1 Treats coupons
used 1 FREE Greenies coupon that I received via e-mail from Petsmart!
Total for everything BEFORE coupons: $44.91! Total out of pocket: TAX! $2.22!
I ended up with 4 bags of dog food and 4 bags of treats and one of those greenies dental chews FREE!
Breakdown:
3 Bags of Hills Science Diet 4lb dog food - $6
1 Bag of Hills Science diet 5lb dog food $7 (found this last one on an end cap!)
4 different types of Hills Science Diet Dog Treats $3
1 Greenies individually wrapped dog chew $1.69
used 4 $8/1 Hills Science Diet coupons - adjusted down to sale price
used 4 $3/1 Treats coupons
used 1 FREE Greenies coupon that I received via e-mail from Petsmart!
Total for everything BEFORE coupons: $44.91! Total out of pocket: TAX! $2.22!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
WINNER! WINNER!
Congratulations to Natalia E. for winning the Fit Mom's for Life book! She has already been e-mailed and has responded. Check back soon! I have 2 more reviews and giveaways in the making!!!!
Friday, February 17, 2012
21 Day weight loss challenge - Day 17!
I can't believe this months challenge is almost over! Where did the time go?! I am seriously soo proud of myself for sticking with it! I have been consistent with working out so far for Wednesday and Friday! Definitely not feeling it as much though since I had to bring my "portable" weights which are only 5lb, but that just means I gotta do a lil bit more for now, next month will definitely be better! I failed to add my measurements to Mondays post but I did take them and I will post them tonight!
I was so proud of myself last night! My husband wanted to go out for a "date night" so we went to Applebee's, not my favorite choice but, I got to go out! I'm not complaining! They did have a 550 calorie menu which was awesome! I ended up getting the grilled chicken with portobello mushrooms, peppers, onions, provolone and a dijon sauce with steamed seasonal veggies and steamed potatoes (that I did not even touch!) I had grilled shrimp added to my meal, which was what I wanted in the first place, but the only thing they had was either deep fried or smothered in jalapenos. But my meal was amazing! And I was bad, sort of, because I got the little strawberry cheesecake shooter thing for dessert, but I liked that it was so small and that by the time I finished eating it, I was DONE with sweets!
Overall, this week I have done ok with my foods, I have been working harder on getting my snacks in, portion sizes and pop intake- still a big problem for me! Especially with not being home and running a daycare, I crave all the caffeine I can get!
One other thing I can say I'm proud of! My cousin came over the other night, with her son, I made her do the workout with me, just one round of each, I was breathing slightly heavy, she was on the ground trying to catch her breath! I felt so good about it, realizing that I was her just 17 days ago! Just another one of those realizations of how far I've actually come!
And with that, we get to the measurements!
Measurements:
Weight: 185 - down 3lb!
Waist: 33 1/2 - another 1/2 inch!
Abdomen: 41 1/2 - up 1 1/2in, I also did this after I ate O:-)
Thighs: 22in - Same as last, this will be my biggest problem!
Arms: 12in! - A whole inch! I seriously measured, remeasured and re-remeasured! I either screwed up in the past two weeks with measuring somehow or I actually lost an inch on my arms!
I am happy with my results so far! Even though there are a few up, there are just as many down! And like I said, I did this in the evening after I ate so some of them may actually be lower! We shall see Monday when I measure again!
And one last thing I have neglected the past few posts, my goals!
Here are the goals I have set and an update on them:
1. Do the workout 3 times a week and either walking or Wii Fit the other 4 days. - I have been doing better at this, slowly, once I get into the routine it will be easier!
2. Drink more water and hopefully cut pop down to only when we eat out! - I am down to between half to a whole can a day, it has went up a little bit due to the lack of sleep and how much more active I have been this week chasing 6 kids around.
3. Get up earlier, which means getting my daughter on a different schedule! - I have been getting up earlier alright! But my bedtime is seriously killing me! As of right now it is 11:30pm and I am just now getting to this post while I wait for the last of the kids to leave so I can go to bed! And I have to be up early so I can get the grocery shopping done before they all come back!
4. Lose 5 lbs by the end of the 21 days -3 more pounds! I have to remember I am gaining muscle and will not see a big weight loss until later on!
5. Be able to do 5 Push ups without being in excruciating pain. - I am at 4...most workouts, some I can only do 2 or 3, but once again, that is because of my shoulder :/
Interested in what I'm doing? Are you a Mommy Blogger? If you answer yes to BOTH questions, contact me via e-mail with a URL of your blog and I will give you a code to get this program FREE! We start a new challenge at the beginning of every month! Sign up now for March!!!! My e-mail is nilasage(at)gmail.com I would love to share this with you!
I was so proud of myself last night! My husband wanted to go out for a "date night" so we went to Applebee's, not my favorite choice but, I got to go out! I'm not complaining! They did have a 550 calorie menu which was awesome! I ended up getting the grilled chicken with portobello mushrooms, peppers, onions, provolone and a dijon sauce with steamed seasonal veggies and steamed potatoes (that I did not even touch!) I had grilled shrimp added to my meal, which was what I wanted in the first place, but the only thing they had was either deep fried or smothered in jalapenos. But my meal was amazing! And I was bad, sort of, because I got the little strawberry cheesecake shooter thing for dessert, but I liked that it was so small and that by the time I finished eating it, I was DONE with sweets!
Overall, this week I have done ok with my foods, I have been working harder on getting my snacks in, portion sizes and pop intake- still a big problem for me! Especially with not being home and running a daycare, I crave all the caffeine I can get!
One other thing I can say I'm proud of! My cousin came over the other night, with her son, I made her do the workout with me, just one round of each, I was breathing slightly heavy, she was on the ground trying to catch her breath! I felt so good about it, realizing that I was her just 17 days ago! Just another one of those realizations of how far I've actually come!
And with that, we get to the measurements!
Measurements:
Weight: 185 - down 3lb!
Waist: 33 1/2 - another 1/2 inch!
Abdomen: 41 1/2 - up 1 1/2in, I also did this after I ate O:-)
Thighs: 22in - Same as last, this will be my biggest problem!
Arms: 12in! - A whole inch! I seriously measured, remeasured and re-remeasured! I either screwed up in the past two weeks with measuring somehow or I actually lost an inch on my arms!
I am happy with my results so far! Even though there are a few up, there are just as many down! And like I said, I did this in the evening after I ate so some of them may actually be lower! We shall see Monday when I measure again!
And one last thing I have neglected the past few posts, my goals!
Here are the goals I have set and an update on them:
1. Do the workout 3 times a week and either walking or Wii Fit the other 4 days. - I have been doing better at this, slowly, once I get into the routine it will be easier!
2. Drink more water and hopefully cut pop down to only when we eat out! - I am down to between half to a whole can a day, it has went up a little bit due to the lack of sleep and how much more active I have been this week chasing 6 kids around.
3. Get up earlier, which means getting my daughter on a different schedule! - I have been getting up earlier alright! But my bedtime is seriously killing me! As of right now it is 11:30pm and I am just now getting to this post while I wait for the last of the kids to leave so I can go to bed! And I have to be up early so I can get the grocery shopping done before they all come back!
4. Lose 5 lbs by the end of the 21 days -3 more pounds! I have to remember I am gaining muscle and will not see a big weight loss until later on!
5. Be able to do 5 Push ups without being in excruciating pain. - I am at 4...most workouts, some I can only do 2 or 3, but once again, that is because of my shoulder :/
Interested in what I'm doing? Are you a Mommy Blogger? If you answer yes to BOTH questions, contact me via e-mail with a URL of your blog and I will give you a code to get this program FREE! We start a new challenge at the beginning of every month! Sign up now for March!!!! My e-mail is nilasage(at)gmail.com I would love to share this with you!
Recyclebank - earn points and receive coupons!
I seem to keep forgetting about Recyclebank! Recyclebank is another awesome way to get coupons you normally wouldn't get. It's simple and easy and if you live in an area that participates in this program, its even better! Canton, unfortunately does not participate in the program, but I wish they would! Basically one of the ways to earn points is by recycling, those awesome little blue bins you put out every weekend for the recycling truck, all adds up to points! They take the weight of all the recycled objects and convert it into points and split those points up between recyclebank members in the community! That is just one of the ways to earn points! You can also take pledges and do quizzes and recycle kashi boxes and ziploc boxes and finding codes in products, and every once in awhile they have bigger ways for you to earn!
And what do you earn points for? Coupons! Not just store manufacturers coupons, but also coupon codes for specialty stores! A few of my favorite coupons I see right now, $2 off any 1 Kashi Item! $10 off a $30 purchase at Bed Bath & Beyond, free 1 year subscription to Popular Mechanics, $0.60 off one Q-tips! $10 Wal-Mart gift card! And sooo much more! And new stuff pops up all the time!
It's so simple and easy, and the coupons are usually a great high value which are awesome when paired with a sale! Definitely something awesome to check out!
And what do you earn points for? Coupons! Not just store manufacturers coupons, but also coupon codes for specialty stores! A few of my favorite coupons I see right now, $2 off any 1 Kashi Item! $10 off a $30 purchase at Bed Bath & Beyond, free 1 year subscription to Popular Mechanics, $0.60 off one Q-tips! $10 Wal-Mart gift card! And sooo much more! And new stuff pops up all the time!
It's so simple and easy, and the coupons are usually a great high value which are awesome when paired with a sale! Definitely something awesome to check out!
FREE Chapstick at Walgreens!
A friend just reported that it is working at our local Walgreens! Tomorrow is the last day for it!
Select Chapsticks are $0.99 at Walgreens this week, pair that with the $1/1 Walgreens coupon in the February coupon book (located at the entrance) you can get them for FREE! Don't forget you still have to pay tax!
Thank You Tanise! :)
Select Chapsticks are $0.99 at Walgreens this week, pair that with the $1/1 Walgreens coupon in the February coupon book (located at the entrance) you can get them for FREE! Don't forget you still have to pay tax!
Thank You Tanise! :)
Clearance at CVS!
Another awesome clearance deal! Pampers Cruisers Boxes are on clearance at the local CVS for $11.49! That's 50% off! Plus if you have any coupons to go with them it makes it a better deal! I had $1.50 off from a Cheerios box :)
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A few Target deals - cheap Q-Tips and FREE Activia Yogurt!
While I was at Target in Massillon last night, I spotted a few awesome deals in the Dollar Spot! Everything with a purple dot is 50% off! I got an over the door shoe organizer for my daughter for $1.25 & a pink striped tray for $0.50! There was tons of stuff, but I had 2 guys with me that were a little antsy to hurry up so I just grabbed those 2 things.
They also have great sale on Activia yogurt for 2/$4 and after using the Target coupon found here and the $1/1 manufacturers coupon from the 2/12 SS it makes them FREE!
Another great deal I got was the Q-Tips, not as good as was reported but still a good deal! The deal Target is running is that you get a $5 gift card when you buy 4 select Unilever products, so you get 4 boxes of 375 ct Q-Tips priced at $2.99 = $11.96, use 4 $0.60/1 coupons from Recyclebank (you can purchase this for 30 points per coupon and print all 4 at once!) and pay $9.56 oop and get a $5 gift card back making them $4.46 for 4 or $1.14 a piece!
Another few things I found were Liz Lange Maternity T-Shirts on clearance for $4.99 paired with the $3/1 Liz Lange Target coupon it makes them $1.99 each!
And another good deal to get while your there is the UP2U gum, I forgot to print it out before I left so I did not get it, but the Mentos UP2U gum is normally priced at $1.29 (I did not check the price at Massillon though) and when you use the $0.50/1 Target coupon with the $1/1 manufacturers coupon from the 1/1 SS or 2/5 SS it makes them FREE!
Plus there is TONS of clearance and starting tomorrow there should be TONS of Valentines Day stuff on clearance!
They also have great sale on Activia yogurt for 2/$4 and after using the Target coupon found here and the $1/1 manufacturers coupon from the 2/12 SS it makes them FREE!
Another great deal I got was the Q-Tips, not as good as was reported but still a good deal! The deal Target is running is that you get a $5 gift card when you buy 4 select Unilever products, so you get 4 boxes of 375 ct Q-Tips priced at $2.99 = $11.96, use 4 $0.60/1 coupons from Recyclebank (you can purchase this for 30 points per coupon and print all 4 at once!) and pay $9.56 oop and get a $5 gift card back making them $4.46 for 4 or $1.14 a piece!
Another few things I found were Liz Lange Maternity T-Shirts on clearance for $4.99 paired with the $3/1 Liz Lange Target coupon it makes them $1.99 each!
And another good deal to get while your there is the UP2U gum, I forgot to print it out before I left so I did not get it, but the Mentos UP2U gum is normally priced at $1.29 (I did not check the price at Massillon though) and when you use the $0.50/1 Target coupon with the $1/1 manufacturers coupon from the 1/1 SS or 2/5 SS it makes them FREE!
Plus there is TONS of clearance and starting tomorrow there should be TONS of Valentines Day stuff on clearance!
21 Day Weight Loss Challenge - Day 13 (late post!)
Well I'm a day late due to the fact that we were out shopping from 5pm-11pm last night! Got a lot of walking in!
The weekends was filled with bad food choices, BUT I did good at limiting myself! I have come to realize that the more bad stuff I eat (fast food, pizza, white bread, etc) the more I feel like crap!
I have not been able to keep track of my points this weekend due to the fact that my spreadsheet AND open office will not open, still trying to fix the problem - even though I haven't the slightest idea as to why its not working!
I was able to get in 20 min of strength training today to make up for yesterday but couldn't do anymore because I upped my weights for the first time and it seriously wore me out! And my daughter woke up from her nap, so I decided to call it quits for the day and continue the rest tomorrow as scheduled.
Since it is Tuesday and I was supposed to do my weekly measurements yesterday I have to do them tonight and I will probably post them Friday, this week and next are going to be a challenge for me since I will have more kids than usual due to filling in at my mothers daycare. But I intend to just add them to my workout! Why not teach a few kids how to jump rope and "pretend" strength training! I might even stop at Target and grab a few sets of 1lb dumbbells from the dollar spot for them (only for the more responsible ones of course!) Gonna be a long interesting week!
The weekends was filled with bad food choices, BUT I did good at limiting myself! I have come to realize that the more bad stuff I eat (fast food, pizza, white bread, etc) the more I feel like crap!
I have not been able to keep track of my points this weekend due to the fact that my spreadsheet AND open office will not open, still trying to fix the problem - even though I haven't the slightest idea as to why its not working!
I was able to get in 20 min of strength training today to make up for yesterday but couldn't do anymore because I upped my weights for the first time and it seriously wore me out! And my daughter woke up from her nap, so I decided to call it quits for the day and continue the rest tomorrow as scheduled.
Since it is Tuesday and I was supposed to do my weekly measurements yesterday I have to do them tonight and I will probably post them Friday, this week and next are going to be a challenge for me since I will have more kids than usual due to filling in at my mothers daycare. But I intend to just add them to my workout! Why not teach a few kids how to jump rope and "pretend" strength training! I might even stop at Target and grab a few sets of 1lb dumbbells from the dollar spot for them (only for the more responsible ones of course!) Gonna be a long interesting week!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Ollie's Bargain Outlet!
Anyone ever get a chance to stop at Ollie's Bargain Outlet in North Canton? I absolutely LOVE going there! Today we stopped after my Spring Launch meeting since it was right down the road, I got a couple cute books for my baby for $2 and $3 (originally $7 and $8 ea!) and some office supplies and if you remember the movie Thunderbirds that came out a few (when I say a few I mean like early 2000's) years ago with Vanessa Hudgens and Bill Paxton (aka - Twister!) in it, they have them for $0.99! Still a pretty cool movie for only $0.99!
Great place to check out, they always have different stuff every time I go, this time I saw big bottles of All Laundry detergent 74 loads for $7.99 (not bad if you NEED detergent!) and the bigger 96 load was $9.99! And they were having a flooring sale.
I'm pretty sure they don't take coupons, but still, at the prices they have, its almost like using a coupon on some of the stuff! Always lots of stuff!
They are currently found in 12 states: Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
If you wanna check out their website or see if there is a location near you, you can find it here.
Great place to check out, they always have different stuff every time I go, this time I saw big bottles of All Laundry detergent 74 loads for $7.99 (not bad if you NEED detergent!) and the bigger 96 load was $9.99! And they were having a flooring sale.
I'm pretty sure they don't take coupons, but still, at the prices they have, its almost like using a coupon on some of the stuff! Always lots of stuff!
They are currently found in 12 states: Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
If you wanna check out their website or see if there is a location near you, you can find it here.
Friday, February 10, 2012
21 Day Weight Loss Challenge - Day 10
I am seriously slacking here! I missed a day of my workout and never in my life have I said this but, I seriously felt horrible because I didn't work out! I was very sick all day, and just felt like...blah! So I got back on it and did my workout tonight! And I feel soo much better! Despite only getting 3 hours of sleep last night, I still feel like I have enough energy to stay up until either my child falls asleep or my hubby comes home to save me!
So update for the past 3 days, not much has changed besides what I've already mentioned, really working on my water intake/pop reduction and slowly increasing my workout time/reps. BUT I can say that after 10 days, I went from holding a plank for 5 seconds (yes I know!) to 35 seconds! AND I can do 15 push ups on my knees, or 3 regular, it still hurts my shoulder to do that motion still, but it feels like its slowly getting better! Before I started, I couldn't do 1 because of how stiff my shoulder was.
This is gonna be a real short post because of a cranky child. But I do feel alot of improvement and I have to go buy bigger weights! The ones I have are not challenging enough, which is awesome :)
So update for the past 3 days, not much has changed besides what I've already mentioned, really working on my water intake/pop reduction and slowly increasing my workout time/reps. BUT I can say that after 10 days, I went from holding a plank for 5 seconds (yes I know!) to 35 seconds! AND I can do 15 push ups on my knees, or 3 regular, it still hurts my shoulder to do that motion still, but it feels like its slowly getting better! Before I started, I couldn't do 1 because of how stiff my shoulder was.
This is gonna be a real short post because of a cranky child. But I do feel alot of improvement and I have to go buy bigger weights! The ones I have are not challenging enough, which is awesome :)
Fit Mom's for Life Review & Giveaway
What can I say about this book...it has totally changed the way I see things!
This book: Fit Moms for Life, How to have Endless Energy to Outplay Your Kids - is amazing and JUST what I needed to kick my booty into gear! Since I started reading his book I have taken alot of things to heart and started to not only change my eating and lifestyle habits but also my family's. Dustin Maher, the author of the book has been a fitness trainer since 2004 and has several different fitness classes in the Madison, Wi. area, and for those that don't live in the area, he has created this awesome book and several workout DVD's. Dustin's main focus is on Mom's and getting them to realize that they need to take time out for themselves and that it's OK to do so, which if your a mom like me, your always doing for everyone else and putting yourself basically on the back burner and never really think about it.
A little bit about the book:
There is soo much to say about this book so I'm gonna try to keep it as short as I possibly can! Like I said before Dustin's main focus is on mothers and getting them to take time out for themselves, whether this be going and working out or just sitting down and reading a book for 15 minutes out of the day. I never realized how much I do for everyone else and do nothing for me. I'm always taking care of my daughter, husband, cooking, cleaning, my business, blog, my mothers daycare, everything i do is for everyone else, what am I doing to take care of me? At first thought, this sounds like your being very selfish, which is what I thought, but seriously, it's not! Another great thing about this book is that it has transformation stories in it! I am one that loves to see before and after photos and every chapter ends with them! Dustin's whole program is built around 5 pillars of health which I am going to basically give a brief explanation of how they have changed me.
Mindset: Obviously if you go into anything with a negative attitude, it probably not going to work, so the first step is to go into it full force with a positive mindset - I tend to go into things negatively, coming from a negative background, I realized this needs to change! So going into this, I was excited and ready to try something new!
Nutrition: As always nutrition is key, and a point I love is that you need to view your food as fuel! - I love how Dustin breaks it down in this book as to what our body needs as fuel to lose weight, this doesn't mean dieting constantly or not being able to eat what we want for the most part, its all about what your putting in your body, instead of empty calories -which is one of my biggest problems, pop we need to be fueling our bodies with foods that are rich in protein and carbs yes carbs and other important..stuff (brain fart!). But knowing our limits and what is a good amount and when too much is too much!
Strength Training: Strength training is actually really important for women which I did not know! And you won't bulk up! - I really didn't know I liked strength training until I tried the workout - which is in the book!
Burst Training: Basically Cardio but in smaller bursts - Dustin recommends not doing traditional cardio and after doing the burst training, I understand why! You get your heart rate up just as much by doing short bursts as you would running on a treadmill for a mile.
Environment: As a mother, you basically control the environment you live in, therefore if your changing what you eat and your activities, its going to affect the entire family - in a good way! - I have noticed this in the little over a week that I have started this, my husband is thinking more about healthy foods instead of always reaching for stuff that wouldn't be as good for him, my daughter is eating more fruits and veggies (and liking them!) than before, the whole house is just in a better, active mood all because of a few simple changes!
I really wish I could keep going on and on about this book, but I am going to stop there and just say that I really truly do think in my opinion this is the best book I have found so far on weight loss and staying fit!
To learn more about Dustin Maher or how to order his books or DVD's, you can go to his website here. And Dustin Maher has also kindly given me an extra book to give away! To enter the giveaway, you must be a US or Canadian Resident 18 or older. The only mandatory entry is to go to Dustin's website and leave a comment below of which transformation story you like the best, even though they are all amazing! Find the one that most matches YOU! There are also a couple added extra entries you can get too. The giveaway will run from 2/10 - 2/18!
This book: Fit Moms for Life, How to have Endless Energy to Outplay Your Kids - is amazing and JUST what I needed to kick my booty into gear! Since I started reading his book I have taken alot of things to heart and started to not only change my eating and lifestyle habits but also my family's. Dustin Maher, the author of the book has been a fitness trainer since 2004 and has several different fitness classes in the Madison, Wi. area, and for those that don't live in the area, he has created this awesome book and several workout DVD's. Dustin's main focus is on Mom's and getting them to realize that they need to take time out for themselves and that it's OK to do so, which if your a mom like me, your always doing for everyone else and putting yourself basically on the back burner and never really think about it.
A little bit about the book:
There is soo much to say about this book so I'm gonna try to keep it as short as I possibly can! Like I said before Dustin's main focus is on mothers and getting them to take time out for themselves, whether this be going and working out or just sitting down and reading a book for 15 minutes out of the day. I never realized how much I do for everyone else and do nothing for me. I'm always taking care of my daughter, husband, cooking, cleaning, my business, blog, my mothers daycare, everything i do is for everyone else, what am I doing to take care of me? At first thought, this sounds like your being very selfish, which is what I thought, but seriously, it's not! Another great thing about this book is that it has transformation stories in it! I am one that loves to see before and after photos and every chapter ends with them! Dustin's whole program is built around 5 pillars of health which I am going to basically give a brief explanation of how they have changed me.
Mindset: Obviously if you go into anything with a negative attitude, it probably not going to work, so the first step is to go into it full force with a positive mindset - I tend to go into things negatively, coming from a negative background, I realized this needs to change! So going into this, I was excited and ready to try something new!
Nutrition: As always nutrition is key, and a point I love is that you need to view your food as fuel! - I love how Dustin breaks it down in this book as to what our body needs as fuel to lose weight, this doesn't mean dieting constantly or not being able to eat what we want for the most part, its all about what your putting in your body, instead of empty calories -which is one of my biggest problems, pop we need to be fueling our bodies with foods that are rich in protein and carbs yes carbs and other important..stuff (brain fart!). But knowing our limits and what is a good amount and when too much is too much!
Strength Training: Strength training is actually really important for women which I did not know! And you won't bulk up! - I really didn't know I liked strength training until I tried the workout - which is in the book!
Burst Training: Basically Cardio but in smaller bursts - Dustin recommends not doing traditional cardio and after doing the burst training, I understand why! You get your heart rate up just as much by doing short bursts as you would running on a treadmill for a mile.
Environment: As a mother, you basically control the environment you live in, therefore if your changing what you eat and your activities, its going to affect the entire family - in a good way! - I have noticed this in the little over a week that I have started this, my husband is thinking more about healthy foods instead of always reaching for stuff that wouldn't be as good for him, my daughter is eating more fruits and veggies (and liking them!) than before, the whole house is just in a better, active mood all because of a few simple changes!
I really wish I could keep going on and on about this book, but I am going to stop there and just say that I really truly do think in my opinion this is the best book I have found so far on weight loss and staying fit!
To learn more about Dustin Maher or how to order his books or DVD's, you can go to his website here. And Dustin Maher has also kindly given me an extra book to give away! To enter the giveaway, you must be a US or Canadian Resident 18 or older. The only mandatory entry is to go to Dustin's website and leave a comment below of which transformation story you like the best, even though they are all amazing! Find the one that most matches YOU! There are also a couple added extra entries you can get too. The giveaway will run from 2/10 - 2/18!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
HOT $1.50/2 Mars Seasonal Items!
Coupons.com released another great coupon! $1.50 off any 2 Mars Seasonal Items! NO SIZE RESTRICTIONS! Makes for cheap or FREE candy!
WINNER WINNER!
BIG Congratulations to Brandi Elam for winning the Fall In Love With Fluff Giveaway! Brandi has already been contacted and claimed her prize! Congratulation!
Keep checking back for more upcoming giveaways!
Keep checking back for more upcoming giveaways!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
HOT deal on All You Magazine 12 Months for $1 an issue!
I love All You Magazine! It is always full of awesome coupons and for this price, its even more amazing! Get it now before it goes back up!
WINNER WINNER!
Congratulations to Corinne Roberts For winning the Lovable Labels giveaway!
Keep checking back for more great giveaways coming soon!
Keep checking back for more great giveaways coming soon!
Monday, February 6, 2012
21 Day Weight Loss Challenge - Day 6
Alright! Day 6! Only 15 more to go! :) So far I've done my Strength/Cardio/Core workout twice, once Friday and again today, since it had to be dreary and snowy out over the weekend I had to stick to doing the Wii Fit for Saturday and Sunday, I wasn't as sore doing the workout today as I was Friday, Friday I felt like a was gonna die because I was so sore! Today, everything just feels worked.
I went shopping Sunday too and filled my fridge and freezer with tons of fruits and veggies and other stuff to snack on like nuts and yogurt and cereal. I felt really good about going into the store and not buying junk like chips and quick fix meals! The worst thing I bought was pop, I cannot give up my pop addiction just yet, I am trying! I have it down to at the most 1 can a day!
I did good with my food over the weekend, I did have a cheat meal which I really shouldn't have had and I feel bad about eating it but, I was dying for Taco Bell :/
Right now I am working on my meal plans and figuring out the whole protein/carb/fat balance and really looking at my food journal to see where I can improve!
I also had to do my measurements yesterday too, I am doing them once a week, the last time I took them was last week so I did them again last night.I also realized I did one of the measurements wrong after watching the video on how to do them correctly!
Measurements:
Weight: 188
Waist: 34in - went down 2 inches :)
Abdomen: 40 - went down 1 1/2 inches!
Hips: 42in
Thighs: 22in - I accidentally measured my thighs wrong last time O:-)
Arms: 13in
And as for how I feel:
I feel like I have ALOT more energy to do stuff! I actually went on a cleaning binge earlier and did a bunch of stuff around the house that I don't normally do!
My Goals: Still the same as last time.
1. Do the workout 3 times a week and either walking or Wii Fit the other 4 days.
2. Drink more water and hopefully cut pop down to only when we eat out!
3. Get up earlier, which means getting my daughter on a different schedule!
4. Lose 5 lbs by the end of the 21 days
5. Be able to do 5 Push ups without being in excruciating pain.
Again, if you are a mom blogger like me and are interested in this, you can email me you blog URL at nilasage at gmail dot com and I can send you a code to get the Fit Moms for Life program for FREE!
Or if you are already part of the 21 Day Weight Loss Challenge, please feel free to add your blog to the linky below!
I went shopping Sunday too and filled my fridge and freezer with tons of fruits and veggies and other stuff to snack on like nuts and yogurt and cereal. I felt really good about going into the store and not buying junk like chips and quick fix meals! The worst thing I bought was pop, I cannot give up my pop addiction just yet, I am trying! I have it down to at the most 1 can a day!
I did good with my food over the weekend, I did have a cheat meal which I really shouldn't have had and I feel bad about eating it but, I was dying for Taco Bell :/
Right now I am working on my meal plans and figuring out the whole protein/carb/fat balance and really looking at my food journal to see where I can improve!
I also had to do my measurements yesterday too, I am doing them once a week, the last time I took them was last week so I did them again last night.I also realized I did one of the measurements wrong after watching the video on how to do them correctly!
Measurements:
Weight: 188
Waist: 34in - went down 2 inches :)
Abdomen: 40 - went down 1 1/2 inches!
Hips: 42in
Thighs: 22in - I accidentally measured my thighs wrong last time O:-)
Arms: 13in
And as for how I feel:
I feel like I have ALOT more energy to do stuff! I actually went on a cleaning binge earlier and did a bunch of stuff around the house that I don't normally do!
My Goals: Still the same as last time.
1. Do the workout 3 times a week and either walking or Wii Fit the other 4 days.
2. Drink more water and hopefully cut pop down to only when we eat out!
3. Get up earlier, which means getting my daughter on a different schedule!
4. Lose 5 lbs by the end of the 21 days
5. Be able to do 5 Push ups without being in excruciating pain.
Again, if you are a mom blogger like me and are interested in this, you can email me you blog URL at nilasage at gmail dot com and I can send you a code to get the Fit Moms for Life program for FREE!
Or if you are already part of the 21 Day Weight Loss Challenge, please feel free to add your blog to the linky below!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
MORE CLEARANCE DEALS!
Yes! MORE clearance deals to report about! Today was for sure a good day!
Ok breakdown:
The stuff on the left was from CVS and on the right, Rite Aid
CVS:
3 Suave Deodorants $1ea
used 3 $0.50/1 coupons from the 1/8 RP
3 Suave naturals bosy wash $2 ea
used buy 2 get 1 free coupon from the 1/8 RP
1 Suave Professionals Shampoo and 1 Conditioner $2 ea
used $1/2 coupon from the 1/8 RP
2 Right Guard Total Defense 5 deodorant - on CLEARANCE for $1.17!
used $1/2 coupon from the 1/22 RP
For all of this before coupons the total was $15.34 - after coupons and a $6 ECB from last week - $2.84! I got $4 back for buying $12 worth of select suave products AND $2 from buying 2 Right Guard Total Defense 5 deodorant (which technically made this a money maker!)
And Rite Aid:
4 Crest 3D vivid white toothpaste ON CLEARANCE 75% off from $4.49 making them $1.12!
used 4 $1/1 coupons from random P&G mailers I received and out of packages I've bought.
2 Stayfree pads on sale for $3 with a $2+up (limit 3)
used buy 1 get 1 free coupon from the 1/8 SS
2 Irish Spring deodorants ON CLEARANCE 75% off from $3.99 making them $0.99!
used 2 $1/1 coupons from the 1/29 SS
1 Dove Clinical value size deodorant ON CLEARANCE 75% off from $11.99! making them $2.99!
used $2/1 coupon from the 1/29 RP
Total for all this BEFORE CLEARANCE - $43.93 after clearance - $15.45, after coupons - $4.45! And I received 2 $2+ups from the Stayfree!
So for the day I paid out: $7.29+tax and got back $10 in rewards. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE clearance!
Friday, February 3, 2012
21 day weight loss program - day 3
Well, I did the workout for the first time! I feel better that I finally did it, I also can't feel my arms, my belly is sooo sore and my legs are like jello! Which just means its working :) I kinda felt like a wimp because I can barely do half of the stuff for as long as I should, or as many reps as I should, but I am going to keep at it and work hard! No giving up!
I did not do as good as I should have on my eating O:-) I was in a rush after a night of no sleep and not waking up til 10 again and had things to get done so I only had a slim fast shake and water, for lunch I had Wendy's (yeah I said I didn't do very well!) I can't stand their salads so I decided chicken was somewhat better for me so I go the monterey ranch chicken sandwich for the 99 cent menu and a value fry with a tea (no pop!) I can proudly say I have not had a pop all day! But I know I will probably end up having one with dinner because I'm getting to the point of screaming because I want one so bad. But for dinner I'm thinking stir fry - rice and mixed veggies with maybe some chicken and whole wheat dinner rolls.
My goals as of right now:
1. Do the workout 3 times a week and either walking or maybe wii fit the other 4 days.
2. Drink more water and hopefully cut pop down to only when we eat out!
3. Get up earlier, which means getting my daughter on a different schedule!
4. Lose 5 lbs by the end of the 21 days
5. Be able to do 5 Push ups without being in excruciating pain.
My goals for this week:
Work on my pop intake and empty calorie consumption and get into the whole workout routine!
Again, if you are a mom blogger like me and are interested in this, you can email me you blog URL at nilasage at gmail dot com and I can send you a code to get the Fit Moms for Life program for FREE!
Or if you are a mom blogger that is already signed up, you can link up with us by filling out the form below!
I did not do as good as I should have on my eating O:-) I was in a rush after a night of no sleep and not waking up til 10 again and had things to get done so I only had a slim fast shake and water, for lunch I had Wendy's (yeah I said I didn't do very well!) I can't stand their salads so I decided chicken was somewhat better for me so I go the monterey ranch chicken sandwich for the 99 cent menu and a value fry with a tea (no pop!) I can proudly say I have not had a pop all day! But I know I will probably end up having one with dinner because I'm getting to the point of screaming because I want one so bad. But for dinner I'm thinking stir fry - rice and mixed veggies with maybe some chicken and whole wheat dinner rolls.
My goals as of right now:
1. Do the workout 3 times a week and either walking or maybe wii fit the other 4 days.
2. Drink more water and hopefully cut pop down to only when we eat out!
3. Get up earlier, which means getting my daughter on a different schedule!
4. Lose 5 lbs by the end of the 21 days
5. Be able to do 5 Push ups without being in excruciating pain.
My goals for this week:
Work on my pop intake and empty calorie consumption and get into the whole workout routine!
Again, if you are a mom blogger like me and are interested in this, you can email me you blog URL at nilasage at gmail dot com and I can send you a code to get the Fit Moms for Life program for FREE!
Or if you are a mom blogger that is already signed up, you can link up with us by filling out the form below!
Cook'n Giveaway ends TONIGHT!
If you haven't already, be sure to enter the Cook'n Recipe Organizer giveaway! It ends tonight (well, technically tomorrow) at 12:01AM again this a great program and is valued at $79.99! Definitely something awesome to pick up for FREE!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
21 day mommy blogger weight loss challenge!
I'm so excited to be part of this challenge! Anyone that knows me personally knows that my weight has always been a problem of mine and after having my daughter in 2010, it has gotten way out of control! So when I saw this opportunity to try something new specifically designed for moms, I jumped on it!
The 21 day weight loss challenge was created by Dustin Maher, author of Fit Mom's for Life. The challenge is only for mommy bloggers right now, but will eventually expand for the public. He has created some rules for us, including a point system, not for food and counting calories like most other "diets" but a point system towards a healthier lifestyle. A few things I like about this point system - you not only earn points but you also lose points for bad "behavior" like drinking coffee and pop! I am bad about drinking pop instead of water, I'm hopeful that this will help me kick the habit! We also earn points for doing activities like working out!
I am going to do updates on my blog of my progress at least twice a week on Mondays and Fridays, I may not be able to post a lot some days due to being extremely busy, but I AM going to post! The things I post are going to be hard for me because I am very embarrassed by how bad my weight is, but I believe this will help me to continue!
So...to start off, here is a before picture -
And my measurements:
Weight: 187
Waist: 36in
Abdomen: 41 1/2in
Hips: 42in
Thighs: 38in
Arms: 13in
My goals for the next 21 days are to lose 5 lbs, be able to do 5 push ups - as of right now I cannot do 1 due to my shoulder problems. Cut down on my pop intake and learn how to work out regularly!
So how did day 1 & 2 go?
Well, I forgot to start yesterday with all the shows this past week, I forgot all about the challenge! So I am playing catch up on everything. I did manage to do all the weight/measurements, watch some of the videos on how to eat better and what to watch out for. Right now I am downloading the workout videos and will be starting them bright and early tomorrow morning! And possibly tonight if I get a chance! I have only had one can of Mt.Dew today which is really good for me seeing as I am a popaholic, I have had 2 bottles of water so far (yay!) and I did manage to eat relatively good for the day. I do feel better since I did work out a little bit today after my fitness test, my shoulder hurts but its not unbearable. I can't wait to move on to tomorrow!
I am very optimistic about this challenge, it is like nothing I've ever done before and I really do think it will work! As of right now this challenge is only for mom bloggers, if you are a mom blogger and would like to sign up for this challenge, you can send me a link to your blog and your email address and I can send you a code to sign up for FREE!
The 21 day weight loss challenge was created by Dustin Maher, author of Fit Mom's for Life. The challenge is only for mommy bloggers right now, but will eventually expand for the public. He has created some rules for us, including a point system, not for food and counting calories like most other "diets" but a point system towards a healthier lifestyle. A few things I like about this point system - you not only earn points but you also lose points for bad "behavior" like drinking coffee and pop! I am bad about drinking pop instead of water, I'm hopeful that this will help me kick the habit! We also earn points for doing activities like working out!
I am going to do updates on my blog of my progress at least twice a week on Mondays and Fridays, I may not be able to post a lot some days due to being extremely busy, but I AM going to post! The things I post are going to be hard for me because I am very embarrassed by how bad my weight is, but I believe this will help me to continue!
So...to start off, here is a before picture -
And my measurements:
Weight: 187
Waist: 36in
Abdomen: 41 1/2in
Hips: 42in
Thighs: 38in
Arms: 13in
My goals for the next 21 days are to lose 5 lbs, be able to do 5 push ups - as of right now I cannot do 1 due to my shoulder problems. Cut down on my pop intake and learn how to work out regularly!
So how did day 1 & 2 go?
Well, I forgot to start yesterday with all the shows this past week, I forgot all about the challenge! So I am playing catch up on everything. I did manage to do all the weight/measurements, watch some of the videos on how to eat better and what to watch out for. Right now I am downloading the workout videos and will be starting them bright and early tomorrow morning! And possibly tonight if I get a chance! I have only had one can of Mt.Dew today which is really good for me seeing as I am a popaholic, I have had 2 bottles of water so far (yay!) and I did manage to eat relatively good for the day. I do feel better since I did work out a little bit today after my fitness test, my shoulder hurts but its not unbearable. I can't wait to move on to tomorrow!
I am very optimistic about this challenge, it is like nothing I've ever done before and I really do think it will work! As of right now this challenge is only for mom bloggers, if you are a mom blogger and would like to sign up for this challenge, you can send me a link to your blog and your email address and I can send you a code to sign up for FREE!
New coupons to print!
Looking through coupons.com and I see quite a few new coupons on here, here's a list of a few that I think are pretty good!
Used no zip:
$2/1 Angel Soft -36 double rolls or larger - still a great coupon because angel soft is on the cheaper side!
$0.50/2 Kraft Shredded Cheese - 8oz or larger - good at places like Hometown or Giant Eagle that double!
$1/1 Cheerios Peanut Butter Cereal
$0.75/1 Dulce De Leche Cheerios Cereal - great for doubling!
$1/1 - 6 pk Snapple
$0.55/1 Brawny Single Roll Paper Towels - good for doubling!
$2/1 Welch's Fruit Fizz Sparkling Juice - heard rumors that these are around $3 at Wal-Mart so inexpensive after coupon!
$3/1 Rayovac PS60 Rechargeable Power Pack - never seen this one before!
$1/1 Mitchum - these are always great to print out for sales!
Zip 44706:
$1/1 M&M's Pretzels
$3/1 Hormel Party Tray - $10.98 at Wal-Mart
$1/1 Flintstones Multivitamin
Zip 90210:
$1/1 South Beach Diet Bars
Used no zip:
$2/1 Angel Soft -36 double rolls or larger - still a great coupon because angel soft is on the cheaper side!
$0.50/2 Kraft Shredded Cheese - 8oz or larger - good at places like Hometown or Giant Eagle that double!
$1/1 Cheerios Peanut Butter Cereal
$0.75/1 Dulce De Leche Cheerios Cereal - great for doubling!
$1/1 - 6 pk Snapple
$0.55/1 Brawny Single Roll Paper Towels - good for doubling!
$2/1 Welch's Fruit Fizz Sparkling Juice - heard rumors that these are around $3 at Wal-Mart so inexpensive after coupon!
$3/1 Rayovac PS60 Rechargeable Power Pack - never seen this one before!
$1/1 Mitchum - these are always great to print out for sales!
Zip 44706:
$1/1 M&M's Pretzels
$3/1 Hormel Party Tray - $10.98 at Wal-Mart
$1/1 Flintstones Multivitamin
Zip 90210:
$1/1 South Beach Diet Bars
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Sneakpeeq -get a FREE bracelet when you join TONIGHT ONLY!
Sneakpeeq is offering up a FREE woven leather bracelet when you sign up here! Ends tonight!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Lovable Labels Review & Giveaway!
First off a little about the Company:
Lovable Labels started out when a mother realized that there was a need for labels when she had to label everything her child owned for childcare, she saw a need for labels that were tough and durable that could stand the everyday use of a child (and we know how rough children can be on stuff!) And in 2003 Lovable Labels was launched! Bringing personalized durable labels and tags that are not only tough enough to stand up to the wear and tear of a child but are also waterproof, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, sun, bleach, sunscreen, and temperature safe!
My Views:
Love these things! They're so cute and easy to use. They go on just about anything too! When I first got my labels I was having a hard time trying to figure out what all to put them on because I wanted to stick them on everything! And seeing as my daughter has a TON of stuff that generally stays in our house, this wasn't the best idea, so I decided to just stick with putting them on stuff that tends to go with her when she goes to grandmas house, since she runs a day care and stuff tends to disappear when it goes over there. When I received my friendship pack, I got 3 different kinds that are perfect for just about anything and totally cute!
The pack included: 30 Pink Sticker Labels (I got to choose the color and the little frog on them!) 80 Slimline Labels in purple, green, pink and light purple & 10 Fun Stickers in pink!
I also loved that when I received my pack, I got little I <3 Blogging stickers too :D
A few things I added them to were her little golden books, the Slimline were the PERFECT size to fit in the little space where your supposed to put their name!
And I also added the regular size and heart shaped (fun) ones to her sippy cups! Since we (my mother and I) both have the same cups, it kind of makes it hard to figure out who's is who's when we pick her up - and after I put this one on my mother decided to tell me it was actually her cup I put it on...oops! It's mine now!
I love that they don't wear off and are waterproof! It makes it so much easier on everyone knowing which toys or sippy cups are hers! I have a feeling that we will be using Lovable Labels a lot more come time for pre-school and kindergarten! I can't wait to order little shoe stickers and start labeling all her books and pens and all the other school supplies!
And Lovable Labels doesn't just make these multi-purpose labels! They also make Shoe Stickers, Clothing Labels, Bag Tags, Allergy and Safety Labels, Household Labels & Stationary!
They also do fundraiser, agent, camp labeling, love bug, & blogger outreach programs & online parties!
Now that I've told you about these awesome labels, don't you want some???!!! Well, you have 2 options! You can go to Lovable Label's website and order anything your little heart desires! OR you can enter below to win the friendship pack they have asked me to give away!
Giveaway:
Lovable Labels has generously supplied me with 1 friendship pack to give away to one lucky winner! For this giveaway there is only 1 mandatory entry and several optional entries. For the mandatory entry, you must go to the Lovable Labels website and look through their products then come back here and tell us which item is your favorite! This mandatory entry can be done once per day! There are several optional entries also like mentioning it on your blog, or liking on Facebook too! The Giveaway will run from 2/1 12:01AM to 2/7 12:01AM a winner will be selected and notified, the winner has 48 hrs to respond before another winner is selected! Open to US & Canada residents 18 or older only.
Lovable Labels started out when a mother realized that there was a need for labels when she had to label everything her child owned for childcare, she saw a need for labels that were tough and durable that could stand the everyday use of a child (and we know how rough children can be on stuff!) And in 2003 Lovable Labels was launched! Bringing personalized durable labels and tags that are not only tough enough to stand up to the wear and tear of a child but are also waterproof, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, sun, bleach, sunscreen, and temperature safe!
My Views:
Love these things! They're so cute and easy to use. They go on just about anything too! When I first got my labels I was having a hard time trying to figure out what all to put them on because I wanted to stick them on everything! And seeing as my daughter has a TON of stuff that generally stays in our house, this wasn't the best idea, so I decided to just stick with putting them on stuff that tends to go with her when she goes to grandmas house, since she runs a day care and stuff tends to disappear when it goes over there. When I received my friendship pack, I got 3 different kinds that are perfect for just about anything and totally cute!
The pack included: 30 Pink Sticker Labels (I got to choose the color and the little frog on them!) 80 Slimline Labels in purple, green, pink and light purple & 10 Fun Stickers in pink!
I also loved that when I received my pack, I got little I <3 Blogging stickers too :D
And I also added the regular size and heart shaped (fun) ones to her sippy cups! Since we (my mother and I) both have the same cups, it kind of makes it hard to figure out who's is who's when we pick her up - and after I put this one on my mother decided to tell me it was actually her cup I put it on...oops! It's mine now!
I love that they don't wear off and are waterproof! It makes it so much easier on everyone knowing which toys or sippy cups are hers! I have a feeling that we will be using Lovable Labels a lot more come time for pre-school and kindergarten! I can't wait to order little shoe stickers and start labeling all her books and pens and all the other school supplies!
And Lovable Labels doesn't just make these multi-purpose labels! They also make Shoe Stickers, Clothing Labels, Bag Tags, Allergy and Safety Labels, Household Labels & Stationary!
They also do fundraiser, agent, camp labeling, love bug, & blogger outreach programs & online parties!
Now that I've told you about these awesome labels, don't you want some???!!! Well, you have 2 options! You can go to Lovable Label's website and order anything your little heart desires! OR you can enter below to win the friendship pack they have asked me to give away!
Giveaway:
Lovable Labels has generously supplied me with 1 friendship pack to give away to one lucky winner! For this giveaway there is only 1 mandatory entry and several optional entries. For the mandatory entry, you must go to the Lovable Labels website and look through their products then come back here and tell us which item is your favorite! This mandatory entry can be done once per day! There are several optional entries also like mentioning it on your blog, or liking on Facebook too! The Giveaway will run from 2/1 12:01AM to 2/7 12:01AM a winner will be selected and notified, the winner has 48 hrs to respond before another winner is selected! Open to US & Canada residents 18 or older only.
Fall in love with fluff giveaway! 2/1 - 2/7
Are you ready to fall in love with fluff
and win $500 of cloth diapers and accessories?!
Welcome to the Fall In Love With Fluff Giveaway Event presented by Daily Mothering and Eco-Crazy Mom! Over 100 blogs are coming together to celebrate our love for fluff with this awesome Valentine’s Day giveaway! We are giving away a Cloth Diaper Prize Pack valued at $500 to one lucky winner!!
Fall In Love With Fluff is sponsored by Sandbox Lane and Kissed By The Moon!
Prizes Sponsored by Sandbox Lane:
BumGenius Freetime One-Size AIO Diaper
(Snap closure, winner's choice of Print/Color)
BumGenius 4.0 One-Size Pocket Diaper
(Snap closure, Winner's choice of Print/Color)
Flip One-Size Cover & Stay-Dry Insert
(Snap closure, Winner's choice of Color)
Econobum Trial Pack: 1 One-Size Cover and 3 Prefolds
(Winner's choice of Color)
Fuzzibunz Elite One-Size Pocket Diaper
(Winner's choice of Color)
Charlie Banana One-Size Pocket Print Diaper
(Winner's choice of Print)
GroVia One-Size AIO Diaper
(Vanilla)
Sweet Pea One-Size Pocket Diaper
(Winner's choice of Color)
ones & twos One-Size AIO Diaper
(Winner's choice of Color)
Incredibum Bamboo One-Size Pocket Diaper
(Winner's choice of Color)
Incredibum Small Wetbag
(Winner's choice of Color)
Rockin' Green Hard Rock 2.0 Detergent
(45/90 Loads)
Rockin' Green Funk Rock
(9 oz.)
Incredibum Bamboo Wipes
(2 packs - 8 wipes total)
Sweet Pea Cotton Velour Wipes
(2 packs - 10 wipes total)
BabyLegs Leg Warmers
(Rainbow)
Prizes Sponsored by Kissed By The Moon:
Oh Katy One-Size Pocket Diaper
(Winner's choice of Color)
Rumparooz One-Size Pocket Print Diaper
(Winner's choice of Print and Closure)
Bummis Tot Bot Easy Fit One-Size AIO Diaper
(Winner's choice of Color/Print)
Green Line One-Size Cover
(Winner's choice of Print)
Green Line Soaker
(Bamboo/Cotton)
SoftBums Omni One-Size AI2/Pocket Diaper
(Aplix, Winner's choice of Color/Print)
SoftBums Snap-In Pod
(DryTouch)
itti bitti tutto One-Size AI2 Diaper
(Winner's choice of Color/Print)
Swaddlebees Simplex One-Size AIO Diaper
(Winner's choice of Color/Print)
Planet Wise Flannel Wipes
(Set of 10, winner's choice of Color)
Leslie's Boutique Pail Liner
(Winner's choice of Color/Print)
Rumparooz Print Wet Bag
(Winner's choice of Print)
Changing Diapers: The Hip Mom's Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering
(by Kelly Wels)
THiRSTiES Booty Luster
(4 oz.)
2 CJ’s BUTTer Samples
(1/2 oz. each)
And now for the giveaway!
ONE WINNER will receive this ENTIRE prize pack:
(most colors/prints will be winner's choice as listed above)
This giveaway ends at 11:59 EST on February 7th, 2011.
Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter.
If you have not yet signed in to the new Rafflecopter forms, use either your Facebook account OR your name and email address to sign in. Click "Do It" for instructions on how to complete each entry. There is no mandatory entry.
The more entries you submit, the better odds you have of winning!
This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada* contestants only.
*If a Canada winner is drawn, some prizes will be substituted with other products
or store credit of retailer's choice due to shipping restrictions on certain brands.
2 Giveaways going LIVE tonight!!!!!!
Don't forget that I have not 1 but 2 giveaways going live tonight at midnight! The first is a giveaway I joined up with other bloggers to give away and the other is a personal giveaway for Loveable Labels! And don't forget to enter the Cook'n Recipe Organizer giveaway too because its ending soon!
Clearance at CVS!
CVS:
I ended up going to 2 different CVS stores because I had a raincheck for the Skinny Cow Candy bars and still ended up not getting what I wanted :/ oh well! They were cheap!
First trip: completely out of all the good stuff BUT I did find:
Huggies Pull Ups on Clearance for $4.87! (Orig. $19.99!)
Used 2 $2/1 pull ups from the 1/08 walmart insert
Final Price = $2.87 ea!
1 Skintimate Shave cream $3.89
I heard this was producing $4 ECB - it did not for me. oh well! The most expensive shaving cream I've ever bought! :)
used a $0.55/1 from the free Schick Hydro Silk razor I got a couple weeks back
FP= $3.34
Used $7 in ECB from last time I was at CVS
Paid $2.87 out of pocket and got $1 ECB from my Green Bag Tag :D
Trip #2:
First we did the spend $12 on select items and get $6 in ECB:
4 Mens Speed Sticks on clearance for $0.99
used 2 B1G1 free coupons from the 1/29 SS
FP= $1.98 for 4!
2 Irish Spring Body Washes on clearance for $2.49
used 2 $1/1 coupons from the 1/29 SS
FP= $2.98 for 2
2 Softsoap Body washes $3 - all the clearance was gone
used 2 $1/1 from the 1/29 SS
FP= $4 for 2
For all this out of pocket it was $8.96 and we got $6 back! so $2.96 for 8 items!
and the rests of the transaction:
3 Puffs tissues $0.88 ea
used $0.25/3 from the 1/29 P&G
FP = $2.39/3
1 Dawn Hand renewal $0.99
used $0.50/1 from 1/1 P&G
FP= $0.49
4 boxes Skinny Cow Clusters - had a rain check for Buy 1 get 1 free - $4.99/2
used 2 Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupons - up to $3.48 (didn't notice it before until he rang it up :/)
FP = $3.02/4 boxes
1 Dove for Men body wash - on clearance for $2.49
used $1/1 from 1/29 RP
FP= $1.49
Total out of pocket = $16.94 - got back $6 in ECB
Target:
Axe Body Spray on clearance for $3.88
used $1/1 Target coupon and $1/1 manufacturers coupon from 1/8 RP
FP = $1.88
Axe Deodorant on clearance for $2.92
used $1/1 target coupon and $1/1 manufacturers coupon from 1/8 RP
FP = $0.92
2 Up & Up Dryer Sheets $1.37
used 2 $0.75/1 Up & Up Laundry item target coupon
FP = $1.24 for 2
2 Liz Lange Clearance t-shirts $3.48
used 2 $3/1 Target coupons
FP= $0.96 for 2!
2 Womens Plus size apparel - found 2 tank tops, 1 for $4 and another for $5.96
used 2 $3/1 target coupons
FP = $3.96 for 2
Merona Long Sleeve shirt on clearance for $6
used $3/1 target coupon
FP = $3
Total for all out of pocket = $11.63!
Giant Eagle:
they were out of half the stuff I went in for :/ oh well!
2 dozen eggs on sale for $1
2 Knorr rice or pasta sides $1ea
used $0.50/2 from 1/29 RP
2 Coca Cola 1.25L on sale for $0.99
used Buy 1 Get 1 FREE coupon from MyCokeRewards
Total out of pocket = $4.11
Grand total for everything before coupons = $93.09! After = $35.55 and have $6 in ECB so down to $29.55!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Update on the HOT Babies R Us deal!
I was just notified by a reader that the sale for the blue jean Babies R Us brand diapers that I posted about here is only for this Friday and Saturday so as of well, now this deal is no longer valid, BUT you can still get an awesome deal on these diapers, its just going to be a little more expensive:
2 Babies R Us brand "Baby Blues" Blue Jean diapers (72ct or higher- I believe is size 3 & 4's in this amount) $16.99 ea = 33.98
1 Babies R Us brand baby wipes (432ct or higher) $9.99
Total = $43.98
(currently still taking $10 off)
Total paid out of pocket = $33.98
get back a $20 Gift Card
Final Price = $13.98 for 2 Boxes of diapers and 1 box of wipes!
2 Babies R Us brand "Baby Blues" Blue Jean diapers (72ct or higher- I believe is size 3 & 4's in this amount) $16.99 ea = 33.98
1 Babies R Us brand baby wipes (432ct or higher) $9.99
Total = $43.98
(currently still taking $10 off)
Total paid out of pocket = $33.98
get back a $20 Gift Card
Final Price = $13.98 for 2 Boxes of diapers and 1 box of wipes!
Loveable Labels giveaway- postponed!
I'm so sorry to announce this but I am soo swamped with Pampered Chef shows this week to start the Loveable Labels giveaway. I have not even loaded my pictures or even started writing my review, I SWEAR I will have it up in the next day or so after these shows! I do have to say I LOVE them though!
Friday, January 27, 2012
HOT HOT HOT Diaper deal at Babies R Us!
2 Boxes Babies R Us Baby Blues Diapers $16.99 a box
1 Box unscented Babies R Us baby wipes $9.99
Total = $43.97
The register took $10 for buying a box of diapers and a box of wipes (most likely the same deal I mentioned here is still working! I don't know how much longer it is going to work though)
Total = $33.97
Plus the diapers were on sale for $12, but I'm seeing only one discount for $4.99 so basically I paid $12 for one box and $16.99 for the second.
Total = $28.95
Plus tax it was $30.65 out of pocket and I got a $20 gift card!
So final price: $10.65 for 164 diapers and 432 wipes!
Note this deal is running til 2/20 for the gift card.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Flower Factory - $1 t-shirts!
Flower Factory has white t-shirt in assorted sizes on sale from 1/24-1/26 for only $1! And they also have sweatshirts in assorted colors and sizes for $1.99! From what I could see there was only small through large so if your looking for plus size, this probably isn't a good deal, but if you have kids and want to do an inexpensive craft, they also have tie dye sets for $4! And also their sleds are on sale for 25% off.
$5 off Kingsford Charcoal
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I'm having a Pull Ups Party!!!
Just got an E-mail the other day and thought I'd share! I got accepted to host a Pull Ups Potty Dance House Party in February! Not a House Party member? You need to be! House Party is an awesome site were you can sign up to host product parties in your home, they send you the goodies (including coupons!) and all your required to do is host the party on the specified dates and post pictures on their site, simple! Here's a pic of what they sent us from our last House Party for Budweiser! *Please ignore my husbands hilarious face, he was seriously acting like a 5 yr old when he got the box.*
We had such a fun time hosting the Budweiser party and I CANNOT wait to host the Pull Ups party! Its gonna be sooo much fun! Wanna sign up yet? It's easy to do and they have tons of parties to choose from! Don't get discouraged though if you don't get accepted to any parties right away, I have been a member for a year in March and this is the 2nd party I've been accepted for out of probably dozens of applications, but believe me! They are so fun! To sign up for House Party just go here.
*Note: I was not paid by House Party to say any of this, these thoughts are my own.*
We had such a fun time hosting the Budweiser party and I CANNOT wait to host the Pull Ups party! Its gonna be sooo much fun! Wanna sign up yet? It's easy to do and they have tons of parties to choose from! Don't get discouraged though if you don't get accepted to any parties right away, I have been a member for a year in March and this is the 2nd party I've been accepted for out of probably dozens of applications, but believe me! They are so fun! To sign up for House Party just go here.
*Note: I was not paid by House Party to say any of this, these thoughts are my own.*
Aldis fresh mushrooms for only $0.59!
Was just at Aldi's in Belden Village getting some stuff for my party Saturday and spotted some awesome prices! Fresh Whole White Button Mushrooms for $0.59! And 3lb bags of yellow onions for $0.49! Not a bad price seeing as I needed both for my party! Awesome surprise :)
Sneak Peek: Fall In Love With Fluff $500 Cloth Diaper Giveaway!
Do you want to win $500 of Cloth Diapers and Accessories?!
The Fall In Love With Fluff Giveaway Event hosted by Daily Mothering and Eco-Crazy Mom is right around the corner! Over 100 blogs are coming together to present this awesome Valentine's Day giveaway from February 1-7, 2012. We will be giving away a Cloth Diaper Prize Pack valued at $500 to one lucky winner!!
This giveaway event is generously sponsored by
Kissed By The Moon and Sandbox Lane,
two super awesome cloth diaper retailers!
Come back February 1-7 to enter this amazing giveaway!
This giveaway will be open to both US and Canada.
Some items will be substituted if a Canada winner is drawn
due to shipping restrictions on certain brands.
For now, here is a sneak peek at what you could WIN!
(Winner will get to choose colors/prints for most items!)
Monday, January 23, 2012
Very delayed post from last weeks Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Target trip!
Wal-Mart:
A few things that weren't originally on my list: Oatmeal cream pies, bananas, french bread, milk - $6.37
10 Packs of Slim Fast, asst flavors - used 4 Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupons (I had 5, she told me she took the $4.50 off but as I looked over my receipt, she didn't) and price matched at 2/$9 so for all these I paid $27, should have been $22.50, but I decided to let it go, originally $45 worth!
2 Mom's Best Oatmeal $1.28 ea - used $1/2 printable = $1.56 or $0.78 ea
2 Parent's Choice Formula (great donation item!) $12.88 - $5/1 printable previously on Coupons.com = $15.76 or $7.88 ea
Beech Nut Goodies Fruit Nibbles $2.54 - used $1/1 printable = $1.54 - there were other products for cheaper, but the coupon I printed stated fruit nibbles so I decided to be safe and go with these.
2 Eco Tools mini sponges $0.25 - used $1/1 that was previously on Coupons.com
Total before coupons for Wal-Mart - $82.73, after coupons - 50.73
Target:
Let it be known that I will NEVER step foot in the Belden Village Target EVER again, I was told directly from the manager that she is trying to STOP people from using coupons in HER store.
Trip 1: (Belden Village)
I got charged for an Up& Up Scrub Sponge that I never purchased - $0.99
3 Boxes of Mac n Cheese - $0.84 - used $1/1 Target Coupon that was previously available = FREE
2 Aquafresh Extreme Clean travel sz $0.97 - used 2 $1/1 printables = FREE
3 Reach Floss $0.97 - used 3 $1/1 printables previously available on coupons.com - note, there seemed to be a problem taking these, I didn't understand why but after them talking about it for like 5 min they finally decided they were fine. = FREE
Reynolds slow cooker liner $1.97 - used $1/1 printable = $0.97
Market Pantry Pasta and Sauce $1 ea - used $1/2 Target Coupon = $1 for both
3 Johnsons Body washes - 2 Head to toe and 1 Bedtime, they were all marked $4.99, but I failed to see (in my irritated state) that they charged me $7.44 for the bedtime even though it was clearly marked $4.99, I was told that it was put in the wrong place and since it was MY mistake it was stocked in the wrong place, there was nothing they would do about it. So for all this it was $17.42 - used 3 $1/1 coupons from the 1/8 SS and got a $5 Gift Card bringing my horrible total down to $12.42 for these :/
Total before coupons - 29.75 after coupons and gift card - $12.89
And I contacted Target about this LAST WEEK, I have yet to even get a reply.
Target trip 2 ( Massillon)
I decided to stop at the other Target on my way home from Wal-Mart, I was told to contact corporate and that I shouldn't have been treated like that, too bad corporate doesn't even care enough to contact me back!
3 Market Pantry Mac n Cheese - $0.64 (notice a price difference???!) used 3 $1/1 Target coupons that were previously available = FREE
Bic White Out $1.02 - used $1/1 from 1/8 SS = $0.02
8 Eveready Batteries $1ea - used $1/1 any Energizer BRAND batteries (Eveready states CLEARLY on the back that they are an Energizer brand, another coupon turned down at Belden Village) = FREE
Total before coupons - $10.94 after coupons - $0.54
Walgreens trip:
Bic Multi-Purpose Stick Lighter $3 - used $2/1 coupon from January All You magazine
2 Rayovac hearing aid batteries $9.99 and Buy 1 Get 1 FREE - used 2 $3/1 printables
Breathe Right Strips $6.49 - used FREE coupon from last weeks Tylenol deal
Taffy $0.10 (needed for overage)
Total before coupons - $19.58 - after $5.64 - used $5 RR and paid $0.64 out of pocket
Grand total for the day: Before coupons - $143 after coupons and gift cards/rewards - $64.80 - should have been lower but its looking like I'll never get my money back from Target.
Today's small Target trip - Method dish soap for 54 cents!
Today's Target trip was small, only because I was shopping for my mom and she ended up with all of the good deals for the day! Got her total from $120 down to $78 and that was including $41 worth of stuff I wasn't planning on getting (darn dollar spot!) A couple of things to mention that I found GREAT prices on were the Up & Up brand paper towels single rolls priced at $0.99, use the $1 off coupon found here on the Target site and it makes them FREE! Also the Market Pantry frozen vegetables, priced much lower than I first though! Only $0.99 a bag and there is a $1 off 4 on the Target site making them only $0.74 each! AND keep an eye out for Method Dish soap on clearance! I found some 18oz bottles on clearance for $2.54, stack the $1 off one Method Product Target coupon with the $1 off Method Dish soap coupon found in the 1/8 SS and you can get it for $0.54!
Anyways on to what I got today:
Like I said - SMALL trip! Buut it was still good :)
Up & Up Printer Paper $3.14 - used the $1 off any Up & Up item priced $3 or more found here
Found these awesome little file holders on the dollar spot! $1
3 Oral-B Floss $0.97 - used 3 $1/1 coupons from the 1/1 P&G
Band Aid travel size $0.97 - used the $1/1 printable
Reynolds slow cooker liners $1.97 - used the $1/1 printable
Method Dish soap - on clearance for $2.54 - used the $1/1 Target coupon and the $1/1 method dish soap coupon from the 1/8 SS
Final Price for all - $5.16
Used my $5 Gift Card from last week for a total of $0.16 out of (my mothers) pocket :)
Anyways on to what I got today:
Like I said - SMALL trip! Buut it was still good :)
Up & Up Printer Paper $3.14 - used the $1 off any Up & Up item priced $3 or more found here
Found these awesome little file holders on the dollar spot! $1
3 Oral-B Floss $0.97 - used 3 $1/1 coupons from the 1/1 P&G
Band Aid travel size $0.97 - used the $1/1 printable
Reynolds slow cooker liners $1.97 - used the $1/1 printable
Method Dish soap - on clearance for $2.54 - used the $1/1 Target coupon and the $1/1 method dish soap coupon from the 1/8 SS
Final Price for all - $5.16
Used my $5 Gift Card from last week for a total of $0.16 out of (my mothers) pocket :)
Winner! Winner!
Congrats to the Winner of the Large Envelope FULL of coupons...Entry #2 Shelley Leglise! Don't forget to enter my other giveaway for the Cook'n Recipe Organizer! A $79.99 value FREE :) And I will be posting more giveaways very soon!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Should I do a coupons 101?
Want some input here, I know a lot of people that are starting to find me are a little more at the beginners side of couponing and may not understand all the "coupon lingo" I tend to post, does anyone want me to do like weekly posts on how to coupon effectively? I need as much input as I possibly can on this! Should I do a couponing 101 post each week? Should I do posts on coupon storage methods? What stores do you want to learn more about? What do you want to see more of on my blog?
Little late night shopping!
Ok I was sooo tired last night after getting home from Giant Eagle and I didn't take a pic, but I wanted to tell you about a few deals, I wouldn't have went last night but I had $7 expiring and to me, $7 is a lot of money! So here's the rundown of what I got:
Not on my list when I got there but, whenever hubby goes along, we always end up with extras in our cart :)
eggs, bread and ice cream - $6.39
2 Land o Lakes margarine - on sale for 2/$3
2 Bob Evans Express Pre-Cooked Sausage links - os for $1.99
6 Campbells Soup at hand - os for $1
4 Barilla Whole Wheat Pasta - os for $1
4 Herbal essences shampoo/conditioner - os for $2
2 Tampax Pearl - os for $4
Final Price - $63.62 before sale prices, after $39.37
Used 2 $0.50/1 Land o Lakes coupons, 2 $0.55/1 Bob evans coupons, 3 $0.50/2 Campbells coupons, 2 $1/2 Barilla Coupons, 4 $1/1 Herbal essences coupons, 2 $2/1 Tampax coupons and the $7 I had to use up - after coupons it brought my total down to $16.09
And when I got the Campbells soup, it printed out not only a $2 catalina, but also another $1.25 making them a $0.25 money maker! I don't know how long it will keep printing it so you may want to act fast on the deal, the Giant Eagle I went to was still quite stocked on the soup at hand and the bowls!
Not on my list when I got there but, whenever hubby goes along, we always end up with extras in our cart :)
eggs, bread and ice cream - $6.39
2 Land o Lakes margarine - on sale for 2/$3
2 Bob Evans Express Pre-Cooked Sausage links - os for $1.99
6 Campbells Soup at hand - os for $1
4 Barilla Whole Wheat Pasta - os for $1
4 Herbal essences shampoo/conditioner - os for $2
2 Tampax Pearl - os for $4
Final Price - $63.62 before sale prices, after $39.37
Used 2 $0.50/1 Land o Lakes coupons, 2 $0.55/1 Bob evans coupons, 3 $0.50/2 Campbells coupons, 2 $1/2 Barilla Coupons, 4 $1/1 Herbal essences coupons, 2 $2/1 Tampax coupons and the $7 I had to use up - after coupons it brought my total down to $16.09
And when I got the Campbells soup, it printed out not only a $2 catalina, but also another $1.25 making them a $0.25 money maker! I don't know how long it will keep printing it so you may want to act fast on the deal, the Giant Eagle I went to was still quite stocked on the soup at hand and the bowls!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Cook'n Recipe Organizer Review and Giveaway!
If your like me, you have recipes laying around everywhere! Stuff you've tore out of magazines, recipe cards you've accumulated over the years, recipes you have bookmarked on the computer, basically recipe OVERLOAD! Wouldn't you love to have all these recipes in ONE PLACE and have all the paper mess GONE? With the Cook'n Recipe Organizer YOU CAN!
With this program you can add all of your family's favorite recipes, create cookbooks, email recipes, create shopping lists, create menu's, view nutritional information, copy recipes from websites, add your own themes and pictures of dishes you've created and so much more! Honestly, how I lived without this, I will never know! It is so easy to use and the possibilities are endless!
When I first got this program I was a little skeptical about it because I was totally unsure of what it was, I knew it sounded awesome, but usually stuff that sounds too good to be true, usually is, but this...actually is as awesome as it sounds! I have had the Cook'n recipe organizer for about a week now and I am still in awe over everything it does!
One of my biggest problems I have right now is the whole, searching for a new recipe on the internet, then I have to print it out, physically write out the ingredient list to take to the store and come home and read the recipe that I've printed out which generally turns into a hassle because of ALL the paper I use printing all these recipes I want to try out. NOW I can just open this program, search for the recipe I want, hit the little capture button and its added to my cookbook! I can view the ingredient list, nutritional facts and get this....they are currently adding an app to the iPhone, iPad AND android to view/download your recipes and lists right on your phone! No more wasted paper writing out ingredient lists or recipes you may only try once!
In addition to that, the software comes pre-loaded with a cookbook and there are TONS more cookbooks available on the Cook'n website!
Right now I am working on my cookbook of recipes we generally make, creating menus and shopping lists, and adding pictures of some of my awesome recipes, wouldn't you like to do the same?! Guess what! One of you lucky readers can! I've been selected to review the Cook'n Recipe Organizer AND do a giveaway! To enter to win this amazing prize (valued at $79.99) all you have to do is complete the mandatory entries below (the ones that come up first) and once you complete them, the optional entries will come up for you to do, you do not have to complete the optional ones, but they are there if you want to get some extra entries! The giveaway will run from Friday, January 21st 12:01AM to Saturday, February 4th 12:01AM, it is open to everyone 18 and over.
Don't wanna wait for the giveaway?! Good news! I also have a code to get the Cook'n recipe organizer for 50% off! To order, just go to their website here and at checkout enter the code: "mb-ccqueen". Don't forget to check out their other items available!
With this program you can add all of your family's favorite recipes, create cookbooks, email recipes, create shopping lists, create menu's, view nutritional information, copy recipes from websites, add your own themes and pictures of dishes you've created and so much more! Honestly, how I lived without this, I will never know! It is so easy to use and the possibilities are endless!
When I first got this program I was a little skeptical about it because I was totally unsure of what it was, I knew it sounded awesome, but usually stuff that sounds too good to be true, usually is, but this...actually is as awesome as it sounds! I have had the Cook'n recipe organizer for about a week now and I am still in awe over everything it does!
One of my biggest problems I have right now is the whole, searching for a new recipe on the internet, then I have to print it out, physically write out the ingredient list to take to the store and come home and read the recipe that I've printed out which generally turns into a hassle because of ALL the paper I use printing all these recipes I want to try out. NOW I can just open this program, search for the recipe I want, hit the little capture button and its added to my cookbook! I can view the ingredient list, nutritional facts and get this....they are currently adding an app to the iPhone, iPad AND android to view/download your recipes and lists right on your phone! No more wasted paper writing out ingredient lists or recipes you may only try once!
In addition to that, the software comes pre-loaded with a cookbook and there are TONS more cookbooks available on the Cook'n website!
Right now I am working on my cookbook of recipes we generally make, creating menus and shopping lists, and adding pictures of some of my awesome recipes, wouldn't you like to do the same?! Guess what! One of you lucky readers can! I've been selected to review the Cook'n Recipe Organizer AND do a giveaway! To enter to win this amazing prize (valued at $79.99) all you have to do is complete the mandatory entries below (the ones that come up first) and once you complete them, the optional entries will come up for you to do, you do not have to complete the optional ones, but they are there if you want to get some extra entries! The giveaway will run from Friday, January 21st 12:01AM to Saturday, February 4th 12:01AM, it is open to everyone 18 and over.
Don't wanna wait for the giveaway?! Good news! I also have a code to get the Cook'n recipe organizer for 50% off! To order, just go to their website here and at checkout enter the code: "mb-ccqueen". Don't forget to check out their other items available!
Friday, January 20, 2012
FREE Scrubbing Bubbles at Family Dollar!
Repost - Babies R Us deal - Ends 1/22!
If you didn't catch this deal the last time, I am reposting it.
Currently at Babies R Us they are running a deal where you buy any Babies R Us brand diapers 72 ct or larger and any Babies R Us brand wipes 432 ct or larger, get $10 off.
They did have $10 value size boxes on their site that applied but unfortunately they are no longer on the site, you may still be able to get this deal in stores:
Buy 1 $10 Value box - 72 ct or higher at $10
buy 1 432ct box wipes $9.99
FP= $19.99
Take off the $10 at checkout
FP= $9.99 for both diapers and wipes!
If you would rather do this deal online, you do have other options. They have the Babies R Us brand Blue Jean Diapers in sizes 3 & 4 that are currently on sale for $15 so it would be a little more expensive but still a good deal.
Currently at Babies R Us they are running a deal where you buy any Babies R Us brand diapers 72 ct or larger and any Babies R Us brand wipes 432 ct or larger, get $10 off.
They did have $10 value size boxes on their site that applied but unfortunately they are no longer on the site, you may still be able to get this deal in stores:
Buy 1 $10 Value box - 72 ct or higher at $10
buy 1 432ct box wipes $9.99
FP= $19.99
Take off the $10 at checkout
FP= $9.99 for both diapers and wipes!
If you would rather do this deal online, you do have other options. They have the Babies R Us brand Blue Jean Diapers in sizes 3 & 4 that are currently on sale for $15 so it would be a little more expensive but still a good deal.
So much going on!
Your probably wondering where the heck I've been! I know I haven't been posting for a couple of days! The reason for that would be because I have been sooo busy with product reviews, planning a couple giveaways and getting ready for my upcoming shows and my party next weekend! Needless to say, I'm swamped! I went shopping Sunday and wanted to post all the great deals I got and STILL haven't even put them all away yet! Yes they are still sitting on my table! So since I have one night off - until my child wakes up from her very very late nap, I will be looking and posting deals for you! And I also have Hometown Markets Coupon Policy to post directly from the Store President! AND I have a GREAT giveaway starting at midnight tonight and another one ending in 2 days, another one starting in a couple weeks and a few more reviews that I need to get to work on! Ok enough rambling, off I go to find some good deals for you!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Are you a SuperLucky Button Winner?
You will see me post about this several times! I LOVE Superpoints! Its one of the easiest ways to earn money! What do you have to do? Click the Super Lucky button everyday to win points! Simple! Sooo are YOU a SuperLucky Button winner today? I just won 10 points!
Superpoints is by invitation only so if you would like to sign up, I have a few to give out!
Just click the links below to sign up!
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/o1f63q
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/016f1i
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/imibz0
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/a0dcre
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/x48w4b
If you click on all of them and they are taken, just leave a comment and I will post some more invites!
Superpoints is by invitation only so if you would like to sign up, I have a few to give out!
Just click the links below to sign up!
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/o1f63q
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/016f1i
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/imibz0
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/a0dcre
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/x48w4b
If you click on all of them and they are taken, just leave a comment and I will post some more invites!
Sale at Best Cuts in Southgate Shopping Center
Just got a great sale from a reader:
Hey CC Queen....I was at Best Cuts (Southgate) and she has a clearance table with stuff..Buy 1 get 2 Free. Don't know how much stuff is left but worth checking out. I bought conditioner and glitter spray and received 4 $5.99 lip gloss for free.
Definitely something to check out! Thanks Shelley!
Hey CC Queen....I was at Best Cuts (Southgate) and she has a clearance table with stuff..Buy 1 get 2 Free. Don't know how much stuff is left but worth checking out. I bought conditioner and glitter spray and received 4 $5.99 lip gloss for free.
Definitely something to check out! Thanks Shelley!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
FIRST EVER GIVEAWAY!
First ever GIVEAWAY! I really just wanted to test this thing out before I do a bigger giveaway! ;)
Up for grabs is a FULL LARGE envelope bursting with coupons! All from my wonderful overloaded binder. Some are high value, some are not but great for doubling, some I just have no use for! Do as you please with them! The giveaway will run from January 16th 12:01AM to January 23rd 12:01AM, once the winner is chosen you have 24 hours to claim your prize, the winner will be announced on the blog! If I do not hear from the winner within 24 hours I will choose another winner.
Up for grabs is a FULL LARGE envelope bursting with coupons! All from my wonderful overloaded binder. Some are high value, some are not but great for doubling, some I just have no use for! Do as you please with them! The giveaway will run from January 16th 12:01AM to January 23rd 12:01AM, once the winner is chosen you have 24 hours to claim your prize, the winner will be announced on the blog! If I do not hear from the winner within 24 hours I will choose another winner.
Eco-Tools Mini Bath Sponge - $0.75 Money Maker at Wal-Mart
Sooo just went to a few stores, long story short, my day has been a couponers nightmare! BUT the highlight of my day was finding out that Wal-Mart does in fact carry the Eco-Tools products AND the Eco-Tools Mini Bath Sponges were on rollback from $1.00 to......$0.25! I wish I would have been able to print more of the $1 off coupons when they were previously on Coupons.com, but they were only up for a couple of hours and by the time I got home, it was gone! BUT if you go here and sign up for the Eco-Tools email, they will send you a $1 off 2 coupon, still FREE and you can get overage!
If you still have these coupons - GOOD FOR YOU! You can score the deal!
Here's the breakdown so you understand it:
Buy 1 Eco-Tools Mini Bath Sponge $0.25
Use the $1/1 printable that was previously on Coupons.com
Or use the $1/2 by signing up for Eco-Tools emails
Or use the $1/1 from the November All You magazine
FP = As low as FREE+ $0.75 overage (make sure you have something to eat up that overage, since Wal-Mart doesn't do cash back!)
Note: not sure how long Wal-Mart will have these on rollback so you may want to do a price check!
If you still have these coupons - GOOD FOR YOU! You can score the deal!
Here's the breakdown so you understand it:
Buy 1 Eco-Tools Mini Bath Sponge $0.25
Use the $1/1 printable that was previously on Coupons.com
Or use the $1/2 by signing up for Eco-Tools emails
Or use the $1/1 from the November All You magazine
FP = As low as FREE+ $0.75 overage (make sure you have something to eat up that overage, since Wal-Mart doesn't do cash back!)
Note: not sure how long Wal-Mart will have these on rollback so you may want to do a price check!
Heads up for a giveaway tomorrow!
After I do all my shopping tomorrow, I wanna test out my new toy - rafflecopter! I'm debating whether I should do 3 or 4 winners for some coupon envelopes or just one winner with a BIG envelope of coupons, any suggestions? Should be posting it probably around 4pm EST and letting it run for a few days to give everyone a chance to enter!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Enter to win 6 Months worth of FREE groceries!
SavingStar recently hit 1 Million Users and to celebrate, they are giving one lucky person 6 months worth of groceries FREE! To enter just head on over here and sign up and enter the giveaway!
Winner will be chosen January 20th, 2012
Winner will be chosen January 20th, 2012
Have you signed up for P&G Brand Sampler????
Good News!
As of this Sunday I will start doing Hometown Market Match-ups again! They FINALLY contacted me and gave me a basic coupon policy, I still have more questions about a few things, I will be getting to that later today in another e-mail to them, but here is the basics so far:
Here is Hometown Market's Coupon Policy:
1. Manufacturer's Coupon up to and including 99 cents are doubled when coupon requirements are met.
2. Coupons with face value in excess of 99 cents will be redeemed at face value.
3. Double coupons do not apply to Hometown Market's or other store's coupons.
4. Manufacturer's free coupons or buy-one-get-one coupons are not doubled.
5. When double the value of a manufacturer's coupon exceeds the
retail price of the item, the value will be equal to the price of the
item.
6. Coupons stating "Not to be doubled or tripled" are redeemed at face value.
7. Limit of three coupons doubled on the same or similar product.
Now as you can see it does not state anything about stacking or what store coupons they accept, these will be addressed in my next e-mail. But hey! I finally got an answer!
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