tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81829149929150573372024-03-13T22:44:35.577-07:00Coupon Newbie BlogErin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.comBlogger296125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-86354115418685756792011-10-03T06:17:00.000-07:002011-10-03T06:17:28.087-07:00Have you checked out Simply Frugal Mom?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LL2H9CRKs44/Tom1xJvG2II/AAAAAAAAAgA/hfmhOVRwnAo/s1600/FacebookAvatar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LL2H9CRKs44/Tom1xJvG2II/AAAAAAAAAgA/hfmhOVRwnAo/s1600/FacebookAvatar.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last week, I launched my brand new blog, <a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/">Simply Frugal Mom</a>. Have you come by the check it out yet? Here's what you may have missed. </div><br />
<b><u>Giveaways</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/2011/09/25/welcome-week-giveaway-paper-culture/">$50 voucher to Paper Culture</a><br />
<a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/2011/09/27/welcome-week-giveaway-xyron-sticker-maker/">Xyron Sticker Machine</a><br />
<a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/2011/09/28/welcome-week-giveaway-8x8-photo-book/">8X8 Custom Cover Photobook</a><br />
<a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/2011/09/29/welcome-week-giveaway-boudreauxs-butt-paste-gift-pack/">Boudreaux's Butt Paste Gift Pack</a><br />
<a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/2011/09/30/welcome-week-giveaway-50-voucher-to-abes-market/">$50 voucher to Abe's Market</a><br />
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<u><b>Posts</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/2011/09/27/crafty-things-toddler-color-match-game/">Crafty Things: Toddler Color Match Game </a><br />
<a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/2011/09/29/recipe-tex-mex-tilapia-tomato-and-corn-stew/">Recipe: Tex-Mex Tilapia, Tomato, and Corn Stew </a><br />
<a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/2011/09/30/world-cardmaking-day-blog-hop/">World Cardmaking Day Blog Hop </a><br />
<a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/2011/10/02/rite-aid-newbie-102-108-save-90/">Rite-Aid Newbie (10/2-10/8): Save 90% </a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I hope you'll come by and see the new site. </div><div style="text-align: center;">And be sure to Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SimplyFrugalMom">Simply Frugal Mom on Facebook</a> for all the updates. </div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_269385055"><br />
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</a>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-65797222539810066362011-09-26T08:12:00.000-07:002011-09-26T08:12:52.422-07:00BIG NEWS!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm moving!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ele8Q8sRLRk/ToCWTBdoTfI/AAAAAAAAAfk/BGYUyHL0jqo/s1600/Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="121" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ele8Q8sRLRk/ToCWTBdoTfI/AAAAAAAAAfk/BGYUyHL0jqo/s320/Logo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I am launching a brand new blog called <a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/">Simply Frugal Mom</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">While I love couponing and love sharing my tips and trips with you here, I realized that there were so many other frugal living topics that I wanted to talk about. I hated the idea of losing the community we have created here, but ultimately I know that it will be the best choice for both of us. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope that you will follow me over to <a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/">Simply Frugal Mom</a>. I have moved all of the content from this blog over there (and it's finally searchable!). <a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/">Simply Frugal Mom</a> will still have couponing information, but I will be expanding into crafts, recipes, organization, and other areas of frugal living. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">To celebrate my move, I am hosting a WEEK of giveaways. Starting with a $50 voucher to.....come on over to <a href="http://www.simplyfrugalmom.com/">Simply Frugal Mom</a> to find out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<strong><u>Eversave Back to Beauty Winner:</u></strong><br />
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The McFarlane Family<br />
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<strong><u>Franz Coupon Winners:</u></strong><br />
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Rose<br />
Rachel<br />
Angela S<br />
Moneezzy<br />
The McFarlane Family<br />
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Congratulations to all the winners. Please check your e-mail for more information on claiming your prize.Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-12084280258281614272011-09-21T09:28:00.000-07:002011-09-21T09:28:24.765-07:00Plum District: FREE $10 Credit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://assets.plumdistrict.com.s3.amazonaws.com/email_template/gift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" src="http://assets.plumdistrict.com.s3.amazonaws.com/email_template/gift.jpg" /></a></div><br />
If you haven't signed up for <a href="https://www.plumdistrict.com/?ref=u876844740af">Plum District</a> yet, now is the time! For a limited time, you will receive a FREE $10 credit when you sign up. This is double the usual sign-up credit. <br />
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Go <a href="https://www.plumdistrict.com/?ref=u876844740af">here</a> to sign up for Plum District. <br />
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Here's a couple deals you could pick up with your $10 credit:<br />
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$5 for $30 to Kiddo Tags (custom tags)<br />
$10 for $40 to Dandelion Baby (toys and clothes)<br />
$3 for $25 to Beneterre (Eco-Friendly, Stylish Snack and Wine Bags)<br />
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Even if those deals don't appeal to you, <a href="https://www.plumdistrict.com/?ref=u876844740af">sign up for your $10 credit now</a>.Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-12772587111328223572011-09-20T07:47:00.000-07:002011-09-20T07:47:25.945-07:00Countdown to BIG News!<style type="text/css">
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Psst....For a sneak peak at what I have up my sleeve, follow me over on <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/Simply_Frugal">Twitter</a>. </div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-1100303873555566472011-09-20T07:39:00.000-07:002011-09-20T07:39:04.845-07:00Giveaway Reminder: Mani/Pedi for You & A Friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.careerminds.com/storage/reminder4.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1307035043300" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239px" rba="true" src="http://www.careerminds.com/storage/reminder4.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1307035043300" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Don't forget to enter <a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/eversave-back-to-beauty-day-giveaway.html">my giveaway</a> to win a manicure, pedicure and foot massage for you and a friend at Double N's Salon in Seattle. The giveaway ends tonight (9/20) at 5pm!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Head over to my post <a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/eversave-back-to-beauty-day-giveaway.html">here</a> to enter. </div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-14303762509156136332011-09-20T07:33:00.000-07:002011-09-20T07:33:13.345-07:00The Daily Double (9/20)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.eversave.com/websites/8448/Save_460x305_40137.jpg?1316528005875" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212px" rba="true" src="https://images.eversave.com/websites/8448/Save_460x305_40137.jpg?1316528005875" width="320px" /></a></div>Head over to <a href="http://www.sharethesave.com/couponnewbieblog/online/abe-s-market-2">Eversave</a> to get a $50 voucher to Abe's Market for $25 ($22 for new members). Abe's Market offers a TON of natural products. You can get cleaning products, beauty products, yummy food, toys, etc, etc. They really have it all. I have heard great things about Abe's Market, but I can't decide how to use my voucher. Have you ordered from them before? Any favorite products to recommend?<br />
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Go <a href="http://www.sharethesave.com/couponnewbieblog/online/abe-s-market-2">here</a> to get this deal. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Fine Print</span><br />
<div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">May buy up to 2 Saves</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Use one Save per purchase at www.AbesMarket.com</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Save is valid sitewide at www.AbesMarket.com, however, it cannot be combined with other coupon codes</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Free shipping for orders over $49 before voucher is applied</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">$3.99 flat rate shipping applies for orders under $49; Code cannot be used toward shipping</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Code available immediately after purchase on Eversave</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Promotional value expires<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/plumdistrict.com-production/perks/6964/image/original.jpg?1316218629" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="189px" rba="true" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/plumdistrict.com-production/perks/6964/image/original.jpg?1316218629" width="320px" /></a></div>Over on <a href="https://www.plumdistrict.com/?ref=u876844740af">Plum District</a>, you can get a personalized framed print from Frame the Alphabet for $60 ($135 value). Use the code "fabulous" for an extra 10% off, brining the price down to $54. I absolutely love these prints. I bought one as a gift for my husband a few years ago and it is one of my favorite pieces in our home. These make wonderful wedding gifts!<br />
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Go <a href="https://www.plumdistrict.com/?ref=u876844740af">her</a>e to get this deal. <br />
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<div id="fine_print_text"><h3><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Fine Print</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;">May not be applied to taxes & shipping </span></li>
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Go <a href="http://svmr.co/msm">here</a> to get this deal. <br />
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I mentioned the <a href="http://www.groupon.com/r/uu2373865">Groupon</a> deal that I picked up on Flirty Aprons in my <a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/some-what-frugal-wedding-shower.html">wedding shower post</a> earlier today. And lo and behold, it's back. Get a $30 voucher for just $15. This deal is listed under Houston, but it's an online deal so anyone can purchase it. These aprons almost make me want to cook dinner. Almost. <br />
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Go <a href="http://www.groupon.com/r/uu2373865">here</a> to get this deal.Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-31019932463826324582011-09-19T08:26:00.000-07:002011-09-19T08:26:17.026-07:00A Some-What Frugal Wedding ShowerMy sister and I threw a wedding shower a couple weekends ago for Lindsey, the soon-to-be wife of our cousin Ryan. Ryan and Lindsey are having a 1940's vintage inspired wedding next month and we wanted to pull that idea into the wedding shower. Everything turned out so beautifully that I just have to share. <br />
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I picked up some perfect invitations at Target back in March! They were on 75% off clearance and only cost $0.98 per pack. They were printed on recycled paper and fit with our color scheme perfectly. <br />
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We bought three huge boxes of mason jars on craigslist to use for decorating. We used the largest ones for flowers and the smallest for candles. We got the flowers at a roadside stand which also saved us a bunch of money.<br />
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We used the pint size jars as cups. I picked up some green striped straws at the party store for $2.99. I made a <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/raspberry-beer-cocktail-10000001704105/">Beer Raspberry Punch</a> which was pink and looked so cute in the jars. I had bought a flat of raspberries for $10 at the produce stand earlier this summer and flash froze the berries to use in the punch. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We wanted to give Lindsey a momento of the shower, so I picked up a <a href="http://www.groupon.com/r/uu2373865">Groupon</a> for <a href="http://www.flirtyaprons.com/">Flirty Aprons</a> ($15 for a $30 voucher). We had all the guests sign the back of the apron with a fabric pen. These aprons are so cute to begin with and with the added personal touch, I hope Lindsey will remember the shower every time she wears it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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For the favors, we filled pint jars with beans and added a notecard with a recipe to make bean soup. I picked up the cheapest jars I could find at Walmart (poorly reviewed for canning, but perfect for our purposes) and got 15lbs of beans at Cash & Carry for $15. These were on the way to being super frugal favors, but then I found the cutest cards at Target and I couldn't resist. I'm embarrassed to admit how much I spent on them (cough$0.50eachcough), but they completely made the favors and I got tons of compliments on them. <br />
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For the food, we went for ease over frugality which was definitely the right choice. We did save money where we could. <br />
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* I made the blackberry pie using blackberries from my yard. <br />
* We picked up a package for chicken on 50% clearance to make the chicken salad. <br />
* We used some loaves of bread that Franz bread sent me for the sandwiches (win your own <a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/franz-bread-review-giveaway-5-winners.html">here</a>). <br />
* Most of the rest of the ingredients came from Costco, which saved us money over the grocery store. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All in all, I think this party turned out great. I love throwing parties, but it can get expensive. With some advanced planning, I was able to save money and still throw a beautiful event. Thanks for letting me pat my own back (and my sisters') and show off our hard work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What are your best tips for saving money on party planning?</div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-72809510094855275952011-09-18T15:40:00.000-07:002011-09-18T15:40:35.391-07:00Reusable Bag Challenge Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-83r-px2cly4/Tl-UZfHCo2I/AAAAAAAAAes/Z0f5qT-3IqE/s320/reusablebag.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-83r-px2cly4/Tl-UZfHCo2I/AAAAAAAAAes/Z0f5qT-3IqE/s320/reusablebag.JPG" /></a></div>I feel like such as a failure! It is already the 18th of September and this is my FIRST update on <a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/join-me-in-challenge-no-more-plastic.html">my month long challenge to use only reusable bags</a>. I'm so sorry for the lack of posts. <br />
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Luckily, I have not been a failure at ditching the plastic bags. I have been doing a really good job of remembering my reusable bags or skipping the bag altogether when I'm just getting a couple things. I've had a few cashiers seem annoyed with me, particularly on larger shopping trips where I am using multiple reusable bags. But overall, it has been a very positive experience. <br />
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And I have to admit to 3 APBIs (Accidental Plastic Bag Incidents). <br />
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One was at the party store very early in the month. I was in my husbands' car and didn't have any bags with me. And I was buying too much to carry. But this incident did make me throw a couple of the bags that scrunch up really small into my purse so I'm always prepared. <br />
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Second time was a Barnes & Noble. I wasn't even paying attention and was in my car before I realized the cashier had put my book in a plastic bag. <br />
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Last time was at Fred Meyer. I was juggling unloading my cart, my toddler, and my coupons and didn't get the bags to the cashier until she had already put one plastic bag of items in my cart. <br />
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Not too bad considering how rarely I was using my bags prior to this challenge. My main obstacle is still remembering to put the bags back in my car, but I'm working on it. <br />
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So how are you doing? Have you reduced your plastic bag use this month?Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-74705906475005984672011-09-16T07:52:00.000-07:002011-09-16T07:52:30.428-07:00Franz Bread Review & Giveaway (5 Winners)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://franzbakery.com/sites/all/themes/usbakery/images/logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="http://franzbakery.com/sites/all/themes/usbakery/images/logo.png" /></a></div>Franz Bakery is a Northwest company that has been baking bread since 1906. Today United States Bakery/Franz Family Bakeries is the largest family-owned independent bakery on the West Coast. The company serves all of Oregon and Washington as well as northern California and parts of Idaho, Montana and Alaska. They ensure quality and freshness by baking in small batches and locating their bakeries near each distribution area. <br />
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With their new line of organic breads, Franz Bakery continues this committment to quality and freshness. The breads are made with 100% all-natural organic ingredients and baked in small batches. Franz Bakery is also committed to sustainability. They are working to reduce emissions by a third, return water to its natural state and offset their electrical use by purchasing wind credits. <br />
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Franz Bakery recently sent me an awesome box filled with their new line of organic breads. I've been a Franz bread fan for a long time and I'm was excited to try their new organic line. I received:<br />
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* Franz San Juan Island Organic Nine Grain Bread<br />
* Franz Willamette Organic Great Seed Bread<br />
* Franz Big Horn Valley Organic 100% Whole Wheat Bread<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This bread is so yummy! I've been enjoying a slice of the whole wheat (toasted and spread with Laughing Cow cheese) with my lunch every day. It is so filling! <br />
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I used the Great Seed and Nine Grain for chicken salad sandwiches at a wedding shower I threw this past weekend. The recipe for chicken salad called for pecans, but my sister refused to let me put them in (citing the purity of chicken salad!). But the breads are full of seeds and grains that added a perfect flavor and texture to the sandwiches to make up for the lack of pecans. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><u>GIVEAWAY</u></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Franz bread wants to give five (5) Coupon Newbie Blog readers a chance to try out their products. Five winners will be chosen to receive a coupon for a FREE Franz product. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Mandatory Entry</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Leave a comment letting me know your favorite kind of sandwich. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Additional Entry</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Head over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/franzbakery?ref=ts&sk=app_196607813722948#!/franzbakery?sk=wall">Facebook and Like Franz Bakery</a>. Come back and leave a comment letting me know. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This giveaway will be open until Friday 9/23 @ 5pm. The winners will be chosen via random.org. You must include your e-mail address with each entry so I can contact you if you are the winner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure: I received a box of Franz bread products to faciliate my review. All opinions are my own. </span></div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-22571319104229727982011-09-15T07:40:00.000-07:002011-09-15T07:41:04.057-07:00Target: Saved 80%I ran to Target to take advantage of the Kashi deal this week (Buy 5, Get 1 Free). I had a bunch of different Kashi coupons and I think I put together a pretty good deal. I was hoping to get some cereal as well, but none of my coupons matched up so I passed on it. <br />
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If you get your Red Plum in your mail, check the insert that came out this week for some Target Kashi coupons. Mine had Target coupons for $1/2 Kashi snacks and $1/2 Kashi or Bear Naked Cereal. Hmm....maybe I will go back and do this deal again. <br />
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My $2/1 coupons for the Planters peanut butter were expiring yesterday and I was bummed because I hadn't been able to find it yet. But lo and behold, my Target just started carrying it.<br />
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 1;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">(2) Planters Peanut Butter</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">$2.35</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">(2) $2/1</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">$0.35/each</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 2;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">(6) Trident Gum</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">$0.99-$1.27</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">$2/3 coupon</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">(3) BOGO Target coupons</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">$0.25/each</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 3;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">(2) Nivea Body Wash</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">$2.99</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">(2) $2/1 coupon</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">(2) $1/1 Target coupon</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">FREE</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 4;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">(2) Kleenex Single Packs</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">$0.36</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">50% off clearance</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">$0.18/each</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 5;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">(2) Kashi Crackers</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">$3.59</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">$2.89</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">(2) $1/1</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">$1/2 Target coupon</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"></td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Calibri;">= $8.39</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">Saved 80%</span> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-35508417357450479872011-09-14T07:00:00.000-07:002011-09-14T07:00:21.673-07:00Eversave Back to Beauty Day & Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9GZSoOkxli0/TnAwlUN0XOI/AAAAAAAAAe0/4D85owqH3x4/s1600/300_HidingStuffInOvern_2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9GZSoOkxli0/TnAwlUN0XOI/AAAAAAAAAe0/4D85owqH3x4/s1600/300_HidingStuffInOvern_2011.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was so excited when <a href="http://www.sharethesave.com/couponnewbieblog/seattle/double-n-s-salon">Eversave</a> asked me to participate in todays Back to Beauty Day. Every busy woman needs a reminder to take time for herself and get Back to Beauty. Be sure to head over to <a href="http://momgenerations.com/">Mom Generations</a> to read entries by other bloggers who are taking part in todays event. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you seen the promo for the new movie with Sarah Jessica Parker called "I Don't Know How She Does It"? I read this book several years ago and I can't wait to see the movie. As a full-time working mom, I cannot tell you how many times people have said this exact thing to me...."I don't know how you do it". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I rarely stop and think about how busy my life is. For me, it's just my normal life. But as I sat down to write this post, I started thinking about the ways I squeeze a million things into one day. I commute 45 minutes each way to my job four days a week and work 10 hour days. I attempt to get at least one blog post out each day of valuable content. I work hard to save my family money on groceries and other necessities. And I try and put a healthy dinner on the table and keep a semi-clean house. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yesterday was actually one of my more successful days at getting it all done. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> * I finished all the laundry the day before and actually put it away so there was no mad scramble in the morning. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> * I put dinner in the slow cooker the night before so it was ready when I got home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> * I squeezed in a <a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-quick-albertsons-trip-saved-78.html">quick couponing trip</a> and saved 78%. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> * I turned an hour delay at the doctors' office into a chance to catch up on my e-mail, Google Reader, and Words with Friends games. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> * After dinner, I found time for a relaxing bubble bath. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Okay, that last one is a lie. I did take a bubble bath but my 2 year old was in there with me so I don't know if it qualified as relaxing. But we do what we need to do to squeeze a bit of "me" time in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Eversave surveyed 700 moms and 35% said that they find time for themselves once a month and their favorite way spend that time is pampering themselves with a manicure, pedicure, or other spa treatment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">35%!!!! Yikes! We need to do better than that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Luckily, <a href="http://www.sharethesave.com/couponnewbieblog/seattle/double-n-s-salon">Eversave</a> has a great deal today in Seattle to help you treat yourself to some "me" time. For just $20, you will get manicure, pedicure, and foot massage from <a href="http://www.doublensalon.com/">Double N's Salon</a> in Belltown ($42 value). If you are a new <a href="http://www.sharethesave.com/couponnewbieblog/seattle/double-n-s-salon">Eversave</a> member you will get a $3 credit and pay just $17 for this deal. Head to <a href="http://www.sharethesave.com/couponnewbieblog/seattle/double-n-s-salon">Eversave</a> to grab this deal. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Eversave is giving a package of 2 Saves to Double N's Salon to one lucky Coupon Newbie Blog reader. Take some time for yourself and treat another deserving woman in your life as you both get Back to Beauty. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Mandatory Entry</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Leave a comment in this post letting me know who you would take with you for pampering at Double N's Salon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The giveaway will be open until Tuesday, September 20th at 5pm. The winner will be chosen via random.org. Good Luck!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: Eversave compensated me with Save Rewards for participating in todays Blog Carnival. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-17599429863376543792011-09-13T20:55:00.000-07:002011-09-13T20:55:32.231-07:00My Quick Albertson's Trip-Saved 78%<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_SkRU-msXtM/TnAjzsqxniI/AAAAAAAAAew/QSZ7MHEerVs/s1600/IMG_4958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_SkRU-msXtM/TnAjzsqxniI/AAAAAAAAAew/QSZ7MHEerVs/s320/IMG_4958.JPG" width="213px" /></a></div><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-collapse: collapse; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-insideh: .5pt solid windowtext; mso-border-insidev: .5pt solid windowtext; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 480;"><tbody>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: navy;">Item</span></b></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: navy;">Regular Price</span></b></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><city><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: navy;">Sale</span></b></place></city><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: navy;"> Price</span></b></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: navy;">Coupon</span></b></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: navy;">I Paid</span></b></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 1;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(6) S&W Beans</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$1.69</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$1.00</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(3) $0.50/2</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(3) TTV</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$0.50/each</div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 2;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(3) Seventh Generation Multi Purpose Cleaning Spray</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$3.49</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$2.99</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(3) $1/1</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(3) TTV</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$0.99/each</div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 3;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(2) Orbit Gum 3 packs</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$3.09</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$2.00</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(2) $1/1</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(2) TTV</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">FREE</div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 4; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(1) Pretzel M&M</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$4.49</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$2.99</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.55pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$1/1</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">TTV</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #f0f0f0; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 88.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">$0.99</div></td></tr>
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<span style="color: red;">= $6.96</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Saved 78%</span><br />
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Today I literally had 20 extra minutes between appointments to run into Albertsons and use my Twice the Value (TTV) coupons. I spent about ten minutes in my car using my smartphone to scan the deals (how did I live before my smartphone!) and grabbing coupons out of my box. I only took the coupons I knew I would need into the store because bringing my whole coupon box in leads me into the time sucking world of clearance and markdowns. <br />
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Another ten minutes and three simple transactions later, I was headed out the door and on my way. I was able to grab things that we needed and save a bunch of money. I know that you (and I) don't always have a lot of time to devote to couponing and shopping. But with a little organization (and a smartphone), you can be in and out of the store quickly. <br />
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Did you use your TTV coupons this week? What did you get?Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-61588483536486641602011-09-13T07:13:00.000-07:002011-09-13T07:13:32.856-07:00*Hot* Whole Foods $20 Voucher for $10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/files/2011/03/goft-card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/files/2011/03/goft-card.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Hurry over to <a href="https://livingsocial.com/deals/123805?ref=conf-jp&rpi=26324801">Living Social</a> to grab a $20 voucher to Whole Foods for just $10! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"></div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-25079700367172789992011-09-12T05:38:00.000-07:002011-09-12T05:38:30.600-07:00Top 5 Albertsons Doubler Deals (through 9/13)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/albertsons-logo1-300x46.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nba="true" src="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/albertsons-logo1-300x46.png" /></a></div><br />
Here are my top 5 favorite deals for your Albertsons' Twice the Value (doubler) coupons this week. These coupons are found in your Sunday paper and will double the value of any coupon $1 or less. You can use 3 Twice the Value coupons per transaction and do 3 transactions in a row. <br />
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See a full list of match-ups at <a href="http://couponconnections.com/2011/09/albertsons-the-big-twice-the-value-deal-match-ups/">Coupon Connections</a>. <br />
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<span style="color: black;">Extra or Orbit (3pk) $2.00<br />
- $1/1 coupon from 7/31 SS insert<br />
- Twice the Value coupon</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">= <span style="color: red;">FREE </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Who Nu? Cookies ($2.50)<br />
- $1/1 coupon from 8/28 SS Insert<br />
- Twice the Value coupon</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">= $0.50 </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Nabisco Wheat Thins Stix ($2.99)<br />
- $1/1 coupon (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/wheatthins?sk=app_139596152775063">printable</a>)</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">- Twice the Value coupon<br />
<span style="color: red;">= $0.99</span> </span><br />
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<div class="mbd_coupons_item_header"><label for="mbd_coupons_item_cb_16_529" id="mbd_label_16_529"><span style="color: black;">Seventh Generation Multi-Surface Cleaner, Disinfecting Wipes 35 ct or Dish Liquid 25 oz ($2.99)</span></label></div><div class="mbd_coupons_item_desc"><span style="color: black;">- $1/1 Seventh Generation Product from 7/31 Red Plum insert</span></div><div class="mbd_coupons_item_desc">- Twice the Value coupon</div><div class="mbd_coupons_item_desc"><span style="color: red;">= $0.99</span></div><div class="mbd_coupons_item_desc"> </div><div class="mbd_coupons_item_desc"><span style="color: red;"><div class="mbd_coupons_item_header"><label for="mbd_coupons_item_cb_16_913" id="mbd_label_16_913"><span style="color: black;">Ortega Green Chilies ($1.49)</span></label></div><div class="mbd_coupons_item_desc"><span style="color: black;">- </span><a href="http://www.ortega.com/promotions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Ortega Product Printable Manufacturer's Coupon"><span style="color: black;">$1/2 Ortega Product printable</span></a></div><div class="mbd_coupons_item_desc"><span style="color: black;">- Twice the Value coupon</span></div><div class="mbd_coupons_item_desc"><span style="color: red;">= $0.49/each when you buy 2</span></div><div class="mbd_coupons_item_desc"><span style="color: red;"> </span><div class="mbd_coupons_item_desc"><span style="color: black;">There is also a General Mills promotion (Buy 10 participating products and get $5 instantly). This promotion matches up with some of the coupons from this weekends General Mills insert. But it's 5:30am and I'm still recovering from the flu, so I couldn't wrap my brain around it this morning. Check out <a href="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/store-retail-deals/albertsons/albertsons-double-coupon-deals-for-september-11-13/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FrugalLivingNW+%28Frugal+Living+NW%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">Frugal Living NW</a> for all the details. </span></div></div></span></div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-32529665752461758172011-09-12T05:12:00.000-07:002011-09-12T05:21:44.615-07:00Rite-Aid Newbie (9/11-9/17): $50 in products for $0.50!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rite-aid-logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nba="true" src="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rite-aid-logo.png" /></a></div><em>Welcome to this weeks' installment of "Rite-Aid Newbie". Each week I will giving you a scenario for shopping at Rite-Aid that will be easy to follow and will score you some great deals. These deals will be put together for the Newbie shopper. I will not use more than 2 like coupons in any scenario and will (generally) keep it to one or two transactions. <br />
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As always, a HUGE thank you to Melody from </em><a href="http://www.beautifulfrugallife.com/"><em><span style="color: blue;">This Beautifual Frugal Life</span></em></a><em> and Angela from </em><a href="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/"><em><span style="color: blue;">Frugal Living NW</span></em></a><em> for giving me permission to use the match-ups that Melody posts on Frugal Living NW each week in order to put together these scenarios. See the full match-up for this week </em><a href="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/store-retail-deals/rite-aid/rite-aid-deals-for-821-827/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FrugalLivingNW+%28Frugal+Living+NW%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"><em><span style="color: blue;">here</span></em></a><em>. </em><br />
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<em>You will want to familiarize yourself with the various Rite-Aid coupon programs before you get started. Make sure you are a Wellness+ member. Sign up </em><a href="http://www5.riteaid.com/wellness"><em><span style="color: blue;">here</span></em></a><em> if you aren't a member yet. Then check out my posts about </em><a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/rite-aid-up-rewards.html"><em><span style="color: blue;">+UP Rewards</span></em></a><em> and </em><a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/rite-aid-single-check-rebate.html"><em><span style="color: blue;">Single Check Rebates</span></em></a><em>. You will also want to create an account </em><a href="http://riteaid.adperk.com/offers"><em><span style="color: blue;">here</span></em></a><em> to access the Video Values coupons. </em><br />
This week's transactions are a little bigger than normal, but there are some great deals. Stick with it and you will score over $50 in products for less than $0.50!<br />
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<strong><u>Transaction #1</u></strong><br />
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(2) Rembrant Toothpaste ($4.99/each) *<br />
(2) Reach Toothbrushes ($2.50/each) *<br />
(2) Reach Floss ($2.50/each) *<br />
(2) Tylenol Precise Pain Patches ($5.98/each)<br />
<em>(Thanks, <a href="http://www.thekrazycouponlady.com/">The Krazy Coupon Lady</a>)</em><br />
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- (2) $3/1 Rembrant coupon (<a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vi&tqnm=ycqwfqt86851228&o=84255&c=JJ&p=xDWKcOA2">printable</a>)<br />
- (2) $1.50/2 1.50/2 Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash and/or (1) Reach Toothbrush and/or (1) Reach Floss or (1) Reach Access Flosser from 7/31 SmartSource<br />
- (2) $5/1 Tylenol Precise from 9/11 SmartSource<br />
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= $12.96<br />
Receive $10 +UP Reward<br />
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<strong><u>Transaction #2</u></strong><br />
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(1) Listerine Mouthrinse (1 liter) or Vibrant Whitening or Whitening Plus Restoring (16 oz) ($5.49) *<br />
(1) Bayer Advanced Aspirin (20-36 ct) ($2.99)<br />
(1) Gentle Naturals Baby Care product ($4.99)<br />
(1) Caldesene Baby Care product ($4.99)<br />
- <a closure_uid_60ahyn="717" href="https://www.listerinewhitening.com/listerinewhitening/page.jhtml?id=listerinewhitening/include/coupon_signup.inc" target="_blank">$1/1 Listerine Whitening coupon</a> or $1/1 coupon from 1/9/11 SS or 4/17/11 SS or 7/31 SS insert<br />
- <a closure_uid_60ahyn="718" href="http://riteaid.adperk.com/" target="_blank">$1/1 Rite Aid Video Values store coupon</a> (August or September)<br />
- $2/1 coupon from 6/12 SmartSource or 9/11 Red Plum insert <br />
- <a closure_uid_60ahyn="692" href="http://riteaid.adperk.com/" target="_blank">$1/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon</a><br />
- <a closure_uid_60ahyn="699" href="http://www.gentlenaturals.com/coupon" target="_blank">$1/1 Gentle Naturals coupon</a> <br />
- <a closure_uid_60ahyn="700" href="http://www.caldesene.com/coupon" target="_blank">$1/1 Caldesene coupon</a><br />
- $10 +UP from Transaction #1<br />
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= $1.46<br />
Receive $5 +UP (oral care), $1 +UP (Bayer), $4 +UP (Gentle Naturals) and $4 +UP (Caldesene)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Grand Total = $0.42</span><br />
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A couple of notes:<br />
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The Oral Care promotion (spend $25 on participating products and receive $5 +UP) has been running for a while and has a limit of 1. So if you have already earned that reward, skip the Listerine in Transaction #2. <br />
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This scenario will leave you with $14 in +UP Rewards. Personally, I would hold on to those for next week but if you want to use them right away, make sure to check out the full list of deals at Frugal Living NW for the best way to use them.Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-47839615796223232252011-09-08T09:29:00.000-07:002011-09-08T09:29:15.666-07:00The Daily Double (9/8)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/tcg6o.mewg9/v/vspfiles/photos/PKTYBBFT-2T.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" nba="true" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/tcg6o.mewg9/v/vspfiles/photos/PKTYBBFT-2T.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>Today on <a href="http://www.sharethesave.com/couponnewbieblog/online/p-kolino">Eversave</a>, you can get a $30 voucher to P'kolino for just $15. New members get a $3 credit, so you can pick this up for just $12. P'kolino offers some great eco-friendly toys. I LOVE the book buggee! You can get a fire truck, bus, princess crown and more. <br />
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Go <a href="http://www.sharethesave.com/couponnewbieblog/online/p-kolino">here</a> to get this deal. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Fine Print</span><br />
<div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">May buy up to 3 Saves</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Use one Save per purchase at www.pkolino.com</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Save is valid sitewide, however, it cannot be combined with other coupon codes</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cannot be used toward purchase of gift certificates</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Code cannot be used toward shipping; Standard shipping rates apply; rates start at $3.99</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Code available immediately after purchase on Eversave</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Promotional value expires<br />
on Mar 8, 2012</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.269145199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" nba="true" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.269145199.jpg" width="242px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">On <a href="http://heartsy.me/users/27674/referral?c=plink">Heartsy</a>, you can get a $33 voucher to Heartsong Fine Art for just $14. I love this wire organizer. So cute. This store has some really awesome items, so be sure to take a look around. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Go <a href="http://heartsy.me/users/27674/referral?c=plink">here</a> to get this deal. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Fine Print</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Store credit expires in 3 months and can be used for shipping. <br />
This seller ships to The United States</span></div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-75261510193450799142011-09-07T07:37:00.000-07:002011-09-07T07:37:43.002-07:00Time To Go Back to School!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.momgoesgreen.com/wp-content//back-2-school1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192px" nba="true" src="http://www.momgoesgreen.com/wp-content//back-2-school1.jpg" width="200px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that the kids are back in school, it's time for you to go back to school as well....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: purple;">Coupon School!</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am now scheduling fall couponing classes in King and Snohomish Counties. The class will focus on couponing basics and how to save the most money in the least amount of time. This would be a great opportunity to get together a group of girlfriends, your book club, your moms group, or a church group to learn the fundamentals of couponing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please contact me at couponnewbieblog @ gmail . com if you are interested in getting more information and scheduling a class. I look forward to hearing from you!</div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-4273020327183246462011-09-07T07:08:00.000-07:002011-09-07T07:08:49.168-07:00FREEBIE Coupon Winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u9UoLJsu3Kg/TbTTVH8QWZI/AAAAAAAAE6s/5loWX3vcqPA/s320/winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u9UoLJsu3Kg/TbTTVH8QWZI/AAAAAAAAE6s/5loWX3vcqPA/s320/winner.jpg" /></a></div><br />
The winner of over $50 in FREEBIE coupons is comment #14:<br />
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<strong>L.M. "I follow you on FB"</strong><br />
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Congrats! Look for more giveaways in the coming weeks. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Winner was chosen by random.org. </span>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-16909187958614532362011-09-04T08:00:00.000-07:002011-09-04T08:00:06.538-07:00Rite-Aid Newbie (9/4-9/10)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rite-aid-logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rite-aid-logo.png" xaa="true" /></a></div><em>Welcome to this weeks' installment of "Rite-Aid Newbie". Each week I will giving you a scenario for shopping at Rite-Aid that will be easy to follow and will score you some great deals. These deals will be put together for the Newbie shopper. I will not use more than 2 like coupons in any scenario and will (generally) keep it to one or two transactions. </em><br />
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<em>As always, a HUGE thank you to Melody from </em><a href="http://www.beautifulfrugallife.com/"><em>This Beautifual Frugal Life</em></a><em> and Angela from </em><a href="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/"><em>Frugal Living NW</em></a><em> for giving me permission to use the match-ups that Melody posts on Frugal Living NW each week in order to put together these scenarios. See the full match-up for this week </em><a href="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/store-retail-deals/rite-aid/rite-aid-deals-for-821-827/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FrugalLivingNW+%28Frugal+Living+NW%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"><em>here</em></a><em>. </em><br />
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<em>You will want to familiarize yourself with the various Rite-Aid coupon programs before you get started. Make sure you are a Wellness+ member. Sign up </em><a href="http://www5.riteaid.com/wellness"><em>here</em></a><em> if you aren't a member yet. Then check out my posts about </em><a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/rite-aid-up-rewards.html"><em>+UP Rewards</em></a><em> and </em><a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/rite-aid-single-check-rebate.html"><em>Single Check Rebates</em></a><em>. You will also want to create an account </em><a href="http://riteaid.adperk.com/offers"><em>here</em></a><em> to access the Video Values coupons. </em><br />
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If you need contact solution, do Transactions 1 & 2. If you are blessed with better eyes than me, skip straight to Transaction 2. <br />
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<strong><u>Transaction #1</u></strong><br />
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(1) Bausch & Lomb Renu Sensitive Multipurpose Solution (12 oz.), $8.99<br />
- $2/1 Renu printable<br />
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<span style="color: red;">= $6.99</span><br />
Receive $7 +UP Rewards<br />
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<strong><u>Transaction #2</u></strong><br />
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(1) <strong>Crest Complete Extra White Toothpaste (5.4 oz.), $3.99</strong><br />
<strong>(1) Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, $3.99</strong><br />
<strong>(2) Carefree Pantiliners (18-20 ct.), 2/$2</strong><br />
<strong>(2) M&M's (9.9-12.6 oz.), 2/$5</strong><br />
- $1/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel Excl Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar (P&G 08/28/11)<br />
- (2) $0.50/1 Carefree Product (SS 08/21/11)<br />
- <a href="http://dealseekingmom.com/rite-aid-august-video-values-printable-coupons-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Carefree Product Printable Coupon from Rite Aid"><span style="color: #b32017;">$1/2 Carefree Product Aug. RA printable</span></a> (must have watched by 8/27)<br />
- $1/1 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste (SS 08/28/11)<br />
- $1/2 Mars Bags Of M&M's or Dove Chocolate, 7 Varieties (RP 08/28/11)<br />
- <a href="http://dealseekingmom.com/rite-aid-september-video-values-printable-coupons-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="M&M's Product Printable Coupon from Rite Aid"><span style="color: #b32017;">$1/1 M&M's Product Sept. RA printable</span></a><br />
- $7 +UP Rewards from Transaction #1<br />
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<span style="color: red;">= $1.98</span><br />
Receive $3 +UP (Crest), $1 +UP (Carefree), $2 +UP (Colgate), and $1 +UP (M&M)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Grand Total = $1.97</span><br />
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Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-76711333402237375552011-09-03T08:00:00.000-07:002011-09-03T08:00:03.891-07:00Garden Update and Suggestions Needed<div style="text-align: center;">We have had a pretty dreary summer here in Seattle and it is definitely reflected in my gardening efforts. But we finally got some sunny days and things started to grow. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BYQ0VDBJnu4/Tl23M2oAn4I/AAAAAAAAAeQ/4yaQHXjiGfI/s1600/IMG_4724.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BYQ0VDBJnu4/Tl23M2oAn4I/AAAAAAAAAeQ/4yaQHXjiGfI/s320/IMG_4724.JPG" width="213px" xaa="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Eggplants. This little plant has taken off and has a ton of eggplants on it. I can't wait until they are ready to pick. I'm going to make some marinated eggplant which goes amazing on pizza!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Oe7r2y3-Bg4/Tl23Qy9wFVI/AAAAAAAAAeU/ooYs_LG_Tys/s1600/IMG_4725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Oe7r2y3-Bg4/Tl23Qy9wFVI/AAAAAAAAAeU/ooYs_LG_Tys/s320/IMG_4725.JPG" width="213px" xaa="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two acorn squash. I have no idea whether or not these are ready to be picked. Or what to do with them once I pick them. But I grew them....and that's what counts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bWDRF6sN2co/Tl23eOjJCgI/AAAAAAAAAec/UUdNcusRL-E/s1600/IMG_4728.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bWDRF6sN2co/Tl23eOjJCgI/AAAAAAAAAec/UUdNcusRL-E/s320/IMG_4728.JPG" width="213px" xaa="true" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Tomatoes! Still lots and lots of green tomatoes on the vines but more and more are rippening up. They are so delicious. They taste nothing like tomatoes from the store so even though my cost isn't going to justify the amount of tomatoes I end up getting, the project was definitely worth it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And suggestions for all those green tomatoes?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V1F5CJA1Ctc/Tl23h6z7YMI/AAAAAAAAAeg/bTqeq4fHxuE/s1600/IMG_4730.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V1F5CJA1Ctc/Tl23h6z7YMI/AAAAAAAAAeg/bTqeq4fHxuE/s320/IMG_4730.JPG" width="213px" xaa="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our two biggest crops are ones we didn't plant. Blackberries that grow along our driveaway (look for an upcoming post on my adventures in making blackberry jam for the first time) and these grapes that grow along our fence. I don't know what kind they are, but they are full of small seeds and not edible in their current form. I would love to turn them into something (jelly? raisins?) so I'm doing some research on them. Any suggestions would be very welcome. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also have a decent crop of yellow squash and zucchinis. The cucumbers were a total bust and the corn appears to be as well. I've convinced my husband to build some raised beds over the winter, so I can expand my food growing next year. Nothing tastes better than food grown by your own two hands. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How did your gardens do this year?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see my previous garden updates <a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/garden-update.html">here</a> and <a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/my-handy-husband.html">here</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-61294052679415531582011-09-02T08:00:00.000-07:002011-09-02T08:00:10.035-07:00My FREEBIE Target Shopping Trip<div style="text-align: center;">I had some free coupons that were expiring soon, so I ran to Target and picked up everything in the picture for just $0.58. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The freebie coupons were either ones I picked up at the BlogHer'11 conference or received from a giveaway on the products' Facebook page. The only thing I paid for was the marshmallows, which were $0.29 each after a $1/1 from <a href="http://www.vocalpoint.com/index.html">Vocalpoint</a> (another great source for freebie coupons). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I generally hold onto freebie coupons until close to their expiration dates and try and leverage them into bigger savings. For example, a Buy One, Get One Free sale plus a free coupon would equal two products for free. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Want to go on your own FREEBIE shopping spree? Don't forget to <a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/giveaway-50-in-freebie-coupons.html">enter to win</a> my current giveaway with over $50 in FREE coupons. </div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-71064616051838045652011-09-01T07:55:00.000-07:002011-09-01T07:55:52.751-07:00The Daily Double (9/1)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.totallytarget.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/savemore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186px" src="http://www.totallytarget.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/savemore.jpg" width="320px" xaa="true" /></a></div><br />
Are you joining my <a href="http://couponnewbieblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/join-me-in-challenge-no-more-plastic.html">Reusable Bag Challenge</a>? If you need some bags to get you started, head over to <a href="http://www.savemore.com/DailyDeals/Referral/1c175c2f-593c-4da5-bc7e-3c3d47574c30">SaveMore</a> today for a great deal. There are two options from reusablebags.tv to choose from:<br />
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$9 for $18 worth of reusable bags (or <span style="color: red;">FREE</span> for new members after $10 new customer sign up credit)<br />
$22 for $50 worth of reusable bags (or $12 for new members after $10 new customer sign up credit)<br />
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Go <a href="http://www.savemore.com/DailyDeals/Referral/1c175c2f-593c-4da5-bc7e-3c3d47574c30">here</a> to get this deal! <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><em>Fine Print: Expires March 6, 2012. Limit one voucher per person, and full amount of voucher must be used in one purchase. Shipping is not included. Voucher will be ready for redemption on 9/6</em><em></em><em>.</em></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.sharethesave.com/couponnewbieblog/online/cell-pig">Eversave</a> is offering $14 of cell phone accessories for just $7. If you are a new Eversave member, you will get a $3 credit and pay just $4 for this deal. Best of all, this deal included FREE shipping. <br />
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Go <a href="http://www.sharethesave.com/couponnewbieblog/online/cell-pig">her</a>e to get this deal. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Fine Print</span><br />
<div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">May buy up to 3 Saves</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Use one Save per purchase at www.CellPig.com</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Save is valid sitewide at www.CellPig.com, however, it cannot be combined with other coupon codes</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Free shipping is included</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Code available immediately after purchase on Eversave</span></div><div style="clear: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div><div style="float: left; width: 10px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">•</span></div><div style="float: left; width: 200px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Promotional value expires<br />
on Aug 31, 2012</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="entry-icons"><div class="item-star star link unselectable empty" closure_uid_asfhqw="719"></div></div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182914992915057337.post-21211946208899180882011-09-01T07:37:00.000-07:002011-09-18T15:20:52.891-07:00Join me in a Challenge: No More Plastic Bags!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-83r-px2cly4/Tl-UZfHCo2I/AAAAAAAAAes/Z0f5qT-3IqE/s1600/reusablebag.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-83r-px2cly4/Tl-UZfHCo2I/AAAAAAAAAes/Z0f5qT-3IqE/s320/reusablebag.JPG" width="320px" xaa="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I currently own about 20 reusable shopping bags. And can you guess how many of them I use on a regular basis? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you guessed zero, you are pretty close. I use one to carry my coupon box in, but other than that I am an utter failure at the reusable bag movement. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But that is going to change! See that pile of bags below....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This month I am challenging myself (and you) to use these bags. <strong>No paper or plastic bags for the whole month of September.</strong> Sounds simple enough, but I have a feeling this is going to be a big challenge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which is why I'm telling you about it. I'm hoping that by inviting you to join me in this challenge and posting regular updates, I'll keep myself accountable to using reusable bags. And I'm hoping that by mindfully focusing it this for a month, it will become a habit that I can carry forward. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>So, are you in?</strong> Leave me a comment and let me know if you are joining the challenge. Or if you are already a dedicated reusable bag user, leave a comment with tips on remembering the darn things. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And Day 1...I forget the bags at home after bring them in to take the picture last night. So if you see a crazy lady leaving Fred Meyer carrying an armful of groceries just to avoid using a plastic bag....stop and say Hi!</div>Erin @ Simply Frugal Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02272710424869602526noreply@blogger.com1