Late Night CVS Trip

Just got back from CVS.

Spent $6.68 OOP
For $103.72 worth of merchandise
Got $4 ECB and $9.99 MIR
In the end it was all FREE and I made $7.31!

(2) Always Infinity 28 ct pads reg. $10.79 ea sale $4.99 ea
(1) Freestyle Meter reg. $74.99 sale $9.99
(5) SoyJoy Bars reg. $1.29 ea sale $1.00 ea

Coupons:
(2) -$4/1 Always Infinity PG May 2009 & June 2009
(1) -$9.99/1 Freestyle Meter SS 5/17
(1) BOGO SoyJoy SS 5/31

Received $4 ECB for buying 4 SoyJoy Bars
Mail in Rebate for $9.99 in FreeStyle box



Every so often you are able to get Blood Glucose Monitors for free whether with a coupon or after mail in rebate or if you're really lucky both! You may be thinking well I don't need one. That's OK! If you know someone who does you can give it to them or you can donate it! Please don't pass up on getting something for free becuase you don't need it, if it is something that can easily be donated to a shelter or food pantry. Its a great way to give if you don't usually have the means to do so.

Bob's Store

I received a $10 off a purchase of $10 or more coupon in the mail this week from Bob's. I took Kay today since they don't have plus sizes for me or metallica t's for the hubby. As it goes with most department stores (Kohls, JC Penney, Sears) that carry name brands.....they are completely overpriced but have AWESOME clearances! Kay got a "rock n roll" mini dress complete with scarf and Skechers flip flops for $2.99

Movies

It is completely ridiculous how much it costs to go to the movie theater. But if you are in RI or southeastern Mass, check out Patriot Cinemas. They don't have fancy stadium seating or actually anyhitng fancy at all. You won't see newly released movies but instead those they have been out or a few weeks or months. I don't know about you but I would rather wait a few weeks and pay $1.99 at Patriots than see a movie right away for $9.75. Also on Tuesdays movies are $1!! So this Tuesday I am taking Kay to see Monsters vs. Aliens! $2 is all its going to cost.

Home Depot Free Kid's Workshops

Thanks to Manuela at From Army to Army Wife !



Home Depot also has Free Kids' Workshops. They are the first Saturday of each month from 9 am-12 pm.

Old Navy

Old Navy has a great deal from Friday - Sunday!!

Don't forget to look for the "secret" in-store coupons!

I Love LOWES!!

Lowe's Home Improvement store really has me quite impressed. They sponsored the garden at my daughter's elementary school last year. Last thursday they also sponsored an event at her school where the students could build a birdhouse. They provided the kits and we paid $1 for a kit which all went to the continuing support of the garden. I will post an update with a picture of the birdhouse once it is done. Since I have so many paints and different brushes, Kay wanted to finish hers at home. Anyhoo...they have 2 great Build & Grow events coming up. They are free and are a great thing to do with the family. With the economy the way that it is today, it is so importmant for families to still be able to go out and have fun. It doesn't have to cost a penny and really never has. There has always been free or very affordable things to do. Its just now in "survival" mode that we are seeing them more : )



Click here for to register for these free events!

Walgreens: Curling Iron for $1.99

Deal Seeking Mom has the scoop from a reader about how to get this deal!

Must Watch

Sunday Sweeps!

**UPDATE** The Winner of my first Sunday Sweeps is..................Janet !
Email me at MrsFrugalMommy@gmail.com by 12pm EST on Monday!

I'm so excited to be having my first giveaway Sunday! One lucky winner will receive an

Airwick FreshMatic Mini Automatic Spray

~Lasts up to 60 days

~3 time settings

~"Fresh Breeze" fragrance and batteries included

How to enter:

In the comment section below please share a frugal tip that has helped you save money. Please only one entry per person. You have until Saturday at 11:59 pm EST to enter. I will post the winner's name Sunday. You have until 12:00pm EST on Monday to email me when you see your name or I will draw another name, Good Luck!!

Precious Places DVD, FREE from Mattel

Get it here

Powerful

View full sermon here

Drugstores 6/21-6/27

For this weeks deals check out some of my favorite blogger moms:

CVS Thanks to The Thrifty Mama

Walgreens Thanks to A Thrifty Mom

Rite Aid Thanks to Money Saving Mom

God Bless, Heather

Where are the deals?

I know I haven't posted too many deals yet. I actually have a pretty good stockpile of things so I've only been buying when there is a really great deal and lately I havent seen too many. Here are some things I've gotten before:

Target: $87 for only $34


Walmart: $90 for $37

Close up of some of the best deals from above

Oopsy Cake

When making a cake...always make sure that it is absolutely delicious. You never know when your dog bone shaped with chocolate paw prints cake will fall apart before you even finish the crumb coat. Yes, this is what happened to me when I was trying to make a cake for my daughter's 7th birthday party. My chef hubby said it was probably because it was really hot and muggy. When I took the cakes out of the fridge to square off and stack they starting falling apart. I had to use the frosting to glue them back together and finally frost it the best I could. It wasn't pretty but it tasted awesome! My daughter didn't seem to care either : )

Little League Cake

My daughter's last baseball game of the season was Wednesday night. I made a cake for the team. It was so delicious and came out really cute. I love my Betty Crocker pans!

Rice Krispies Treats

This was my first attempt at making these. I made them with my mom once but I was probably about 7 or 8. I don't think begging to lick the spoon while she did all the work really counts as making them lol! Its actually really simple. I got some help from the hubby when I need to scrap the contents from the pan and into the square dish. My biggest tip...COOKING SPRAY!!! LOTS AND LOTS OF COOKING SPRAY!! So, how did I make 'em?


Sprayed a 4-quart pan with cooking spray

Melted 1/4 cup (half of a stick) of butter

Added 5 1/2 cups of mini marshmallows



Cooked on low, stirring constantly until they were smooth



Removed from heat

Added 5 1/2 cups of Krispie Rice cereal (any brand)

Stirred until well coated



Sprayed 9x9 pan with cooking spray

Poured mix into pan



*STOP* go to the sink and wash your hands well!

Sprayed hands with cooking spray (lol, i know, but it works!)

Press mix firmly into pan

Let cool



Cut them into squares!





YUMMY!! Eat Up!

Dominos American Legends Pizza House Party

I received this package about a week and half ago:

Contents:

~One $75 gift card for you to purchase one of each Domino’s American Legends™ pizza varieties ~One Domino’s notepad and pen
~One You Gotta Be Kidding game from Zobmondo!!

~15 money saving coupons for Zobmondo!! games
~15 Domino’s money saving coupons

~15 AMC Movie Theater coupons for free popcorn with the purchase of a Large 44 oz Coca-Cola fountain beverage

Can't wait to try them!

Staples 6/14-6/20

Thanks to Michelle at Money Saving Madness for the 411 about this great deal! All this for a buck!?!

~24-Pack Crayons $1

~5-Pack RSVP Ball Point Pens $1

~6-Pack Sharpie Highlighters $1

~Staples Accel 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" Fat Book $1

~Swingline 8" Scissors $1

~60-Pack Staples Photo Plus 4"x6" Photo Paper (item 648177) $1 (After $9 Easy Rebate, limit 2 rebates)

God Bless, Heather

Blog Lingo

B2G1 = Buy Two Get One Free
Blinkie = Coupon from the machine (ie at the grocery store)

BOGO = Buy One Get One Free
Cat = Catalina, coupons you get with your receipt
CRT = Cash Register Tape/Receipt
ECB = Extra Care Buck, can be used like cash at CVS

ES = Easy Saver, Walgreens' monthly rebate book
FAR = Free After Rebate
IP = Internet Printable Coupon
IVC = Instant Value Coupon in Walgreen's Easy Saver

MFR = manufacturer
MIR = Mail In Rebate
ONYO = On Your Next Order
OOP = Out of Pocket, cash you spend

Peelie = Coupon found on a product

PG = Proctor and Gamble Coupon insert
Q= Coupon
Rain Check = store will issue these if they run out of an item so you may purchase it at the discount price even after the promotion is over
RP = Redplum, coupon insert

RR = Register Rewards, Walgreens' catalina
SS = Smart Source, coupon insert
UPC= Bar code

WAGS = Walgreens

Maybe more to come....

God Bless, Heather

Hello

Greetings! I just wanted to say hello and let everyone know that I will begin blogging here on a regular basis on Friday June 12th. I need to clean out the computer a bit more lol. The goal of this blog is to share ideas about marriage, kids, frugality, christian life, green living, weight loss, childbearing/wearing/rearing etc. But please do not feel that you must fit into all of the above to join in on the fun.

God Bless, Heather