Freebies For All Nurses!

This is a great freebie for all the wonderful nurses out there, both new ones and veterans! This website has several freebies for all you nurses! Everything from "Nurses Save Lives" Stickers to "You Can Be A Nurse" Coloring Book! I have someone special in mind for these freebies! Click HERE to get yours today!

Vacation Budgeting 101 - Help is Available!

I recently had the opportunity to review a Credit Counseling Service. I must admit that my preconceived notions prior to looking through this site was a bit on the mediocre side, however, I could not have been more wrong! I found myself reading page after page. This Credit counseling service is quite different from others I have seen. I can honestly say that I learned a few things here.

This Credit Counseling website was established in the early 1990’s and the information on this site is priceless. There are many articles here. You can find everything from budgeting basics, to holiday shopping, marriage expenses, even budgeting for a vacation.

The vacation budgeting article is jam packed with great resources to help you take a real vacation, no matter what your budget is. They cover every little expense that you may encounter, and have very detailed information to help you make the most of your vacation! I even marked this article in my favorites so I can refer back to it when I need it.

Consolidated Credit Counseling Services Inc. lists many different resources that you can go to, to help you along the way for planning and budgeting for vacation travel. Not only are they a member of the Better Business Bureau, but they are certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Development and offer a variety of services to those who are in need of some help.

One of the best features that I liked about this site is the Self help section. This section is packed with great information to help you through any rough financial patches you may be going through. There are FREE downloadable booklets for you, covering a variety of topics.

So if you are thinking that a vacation may not be in your future, I would highly suggest you check out this site, and give them a try, you may be surprised!

More Free Music & A Break

Become a fan in Facebook of itunes and get 20 FREE songs! Click HERE to get yours today. These are all songs that are featured in their indie spotlight. You may not be familiar with many of these, but hey FREE is always good, an you never know, you may actually hear some new songs that you really like!

This will be my only post for today. I went to the doctors yesterday because I hurt my shoulder the other day, and don't really know how I did it. I may have done it, helping hubby with the wood, or even trying to lift the dog up into the truck. Go figure. Well turns out I may have torn my rotator cuff, and will have to go for an MRI to confirm. Hopefully I will be able to get this done before the week is up. The pain meds they gave me are not really agreeing with my stomache this morning, and I still need to get through the day at work today. So with any luck I will be posting some bargains and freebies tonight.

Allure Freebies!

Want something FREE everyday? Allure magazine has some great freebies over the next four days.

July 6th - Schick Intuition Plus - first 500 people who sign up at 12 noon today.

July 7th - Clean & Clear Advantage Mark Treatment - first 500 who sign up 12 noon on July 7th.

July 8th - Styli-Style Timeless Lipstick in Natural - first 500 who sign up at 12 noon on July 8th.

July 9th - Rene Furterer Volume Shampoo - first 500 who sign up at 12 noon on July 9th.

Click HERE at noon today and for the next 4 days to try and get one of these great freebies!

Home Made Simple Has Been Reset!

Great news for all the couponers out there. Home Made Smple has been reset, again! Click HERE to request another booklet! This booklet contains valuable coupons, such as a FREE full size bottle of Cascade Rinse Agent, 50¢/1 Dawn Dish Liquid, $2.00 Dawn Foaming Refills, $1.50/1 Dawn Foaming Dish Liquid, and so many more great coupons.

New Giveaway Is Up!!!

I have one additional $25.00 itune gift card to give away to one lucky reader! The giveaway starts today, and will run through July 31st until 11:59pm. Open to all US Residents.

How to Enter:

1. Subscribe to my blog. (1 entry) (Your subscription must be active at the time of drawing or your entry will be voided. You will need to verify subscription, so check your junk folder if you don't receive the verification email within ten minutes)

2. Follow me on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway, then comeback and leave me the link. (1 entry)

3. Blog about this giveaway, and then come back and leave me the link. (1 entry)

Thats it, 3 chances to win. The winner will be chosen by using the random number generator at http://www.random.org/

Good Luck!

CVS Transactions 7.5

The picture above are two separate transactions that I made today. This just goes to show what you can do with less than $2.00! Here's the details.

Transaction #1
2 - Sunday papers - Not shown $3.00 each
3 - Pencil Sharpeners - 99¢ each
2 - CVS Brand Tape - $1.49 each

Total before coupons - $12.35
I used a $12.00 ECB that I earned from my Spring spending. This was mostly due to the prescriptions that we have had filled.

Total OOP: 35¢

Total Earned ECB's
$2.97 - for the 3 sharpeners
$2.98 - for the 2 tapes

$5.60 Profit!

Transaction #2
2 - Head & Shoulders - $4.99 each
2 - Dawn Dish Liquid - 2/$2.00
2 - Febreze Noticeables - $6.50 each

Total before coupons: $24.98

Coupons used:
both ECB's from Transaction #1
1 - BOGO FREE Head & Shoulders Coupon
2 - 50¢/1 Dawn coupon from Home Made Simple Home Mailer
2 - $4.00/1 Noticeables coupons from today's insert
1 - $4.00 ECB from last weeks Soy Joy Bar ECB Promotion

Total OOP: $1.04 + Tax
Total Earned ECB's:
$5.00 - Febreze
$4.00 - Head & Shoulders
$1.00 - Dawn

$8.94 Profit!

* I checked out the bottom of my receipt, and my year to date savings for 2009 is $1359.82!

Military Freebie

Here is a freebie that's close to my heart, as we have a few family members that are in the military. Click HERE if you have served in the Military for a FREE "I served" sticker.

There are two different stickers to choose from, Iraq or Afghanistan.

FREE Magazine Offer

Do you know of a golfer who would enjoy a one year subscription for FREE? Really no bills, you don't need to enter any credit cards, nothing. You will not be billed! I have gotten about a dozen or so FREE subscriptions through "Rewards Gold" and have never paid a dime. Click HERE to get your FREE subscription today.

CVS Deals for 7.5

There are some good opportunities for ExtraCare Bucks this week. Here are the highlights.

Sunday & Monday Only

Caliber or CVS Transparent Tape - $1.49 Limit 3
Earn $1.49 in ECB's
Final Price: FREE

Caliber or CVS No. 2 Pencils or Sharpeners - 99¢ Lmit 3
Earn 99¢ in ECB's
Final Price: FREE

Week Long Sales

Febreze Products - Spend $10.00 Earn $5.00 in ECB's Limit 5 offers
-Frebreze Candles or Noticeables Starter Kit - $6.50
use $4.00/1 Noticeables Starter kit coupon from P&G insert 7.5
-Febreze Fabric Refresher - $5.00
-Frebreze Air Effects - $3.00
use Buy 1 Fabric Refresher get 1 Air Effects FREE coupon from P&G insert 7.5
Final Price: Cheap Frebreze!

Head & Shoulders Shampoo & Conditioner $4.99 Limit 3
Earn $2.00 in ECB's
use BOGO Coupon from P&G insert 7.5
Final Price: 99¢ for 2 after coupon and ECB's

Post Cereals 3/$10.00
Earn $5.00 in ECB's
use 3 - $2.00 Post Trail Mix Crunch IP Coupon - HERE
(you can print 3 from a single computer)
Final Price: FREE + Overage - after coupons and ECB's

Olay Body Wash or Plus Ribbons - 2/$12.00
Earn $5.00 in ECB's WYB 2
use 2 - $2.00/1 coupons from P&G insert 7.5
Final Price: 2/$3.00 after coupons and ECB's

CVS Pantiliners - 89¢ Limit 1
Earn 89¢ in ECB's WYB 1
Final Price: FREE

Dawn Dish Liquid 2/$2.00
Earn $1.00 in ECB's WYB 2
use 2 - 50¢ coupons from Home Made Simple Home Mailer
Final Price: FREE after coupons and ECB's

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

Just a quick note to everyone to have a happy and safe Forth today. I'm off to enjoy the rest of today with family and friends. I will be back tomorrow with some more great posts, bright and early so until then, live, laugh, love & enjoy.

Attention Music Lovers! More Music...

This week's download from Walmart is "Anuhea" and her song "Right love wrong time". Click HERE to download your song today.


Rob Thomas Fan? I love his new song "Her Diamonds". Click HERE to get your FREE download today. This particular download is ONLY available today! *Update: This song is still available today! 7.5



Sting Fans click HERE to download the Rhapsody interview with Sting. No music, but the whole interview is here available for you to download for FREE.

Highlight Coupon Preview for 7.5

Here are the coupons that will be in this Sunday's paper. Looks like there will be a few good ones, especially the BOGO FREE Head and Shoulders Shampoo. Some of these may be regional, I am just hoping that the Northeast sees the BOGO coupons.

Always save .50
BOGO FREE Head & Shoulders Hair Products
Bounty Napkins Save .25
Bounty Napkins or paper Towels save .25
Cascade Save $1.00 on any one
Charmin Save .25 on any one Charmin product
Clairol Family Product Save $2.00
Covergirl Save $1.00 on any product
Crest Rinse 440 ml or larger save .75
Crest toothpaste save .75
Crest Whitestrips Save $5.00
Dawn Save .25
Fixodent Save .50
Fixodent save $1.50/2
Free Febreze Air Effects when you buy any Febreze Fabric Refresher
Febreze Noticeables Starter Kit Save $4.00
Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, Styler Save $1.00
Olay Facial Moisturize Save $1.00
Olay Hand or Body Lotion Save $1.00
Olay Bar Pack Save $1.00
Olay Body Eash or In Shower Body Lotion Save $2.00
Oral B Manuel Brush Single Pack Save $1.00
Pampers Save $1.0
Pampers Swaddler Sensitive, Swaddlers, Cruisers Save $2.00
Pampers wipes save .50
Pampers Extra Protection Diapers Save $1.00
Pantene Save $2 on any one Pantene Full & Thick product
Pantene buy Shampoo and Conditioner get 1 Styler or Treatment Free
Prilosec Save $1.00
Secret Save $1.00
Tampax save .50
Tide Save $1.00
Venus Embrace or Venus Breeze Razors Save $2.00

Don't Forget About These!

This is just a friendly reminder to everyone to go and download your new ecoupons at Upromise for savings this month!

If you have small children, grand children, or even nieces and nephews, and not yet a member of Upromise, you are throwing away college money! When you shop with Upromise ecoupons you are depositing money into an account that can be turned into a 529 college fund.

For instance today, I went to Stop & Shop and purchased a few items that I normally purchase, and because I downloaded my ecoupons this morning, I have put 4.50 into a savings account for both my daughters! I have it set up where each girl gets exactly 50% of the savings earned. Instead of getting a dollar amount off with the ecoupons, the money gets put into an account, plus on top of the savings you earn you can also use actual coupons on the same item!

Not yet a member? Click on the image at the top of this post to become one today!

Awesome Target Trip 7.3

In between the down pours today, I decided to take a ride up to Target, mainly for some dog food, as I had some Register tape coupons that I needed to use before Sunday. I of course, had all my other coupons with me, and it turned out to be a very good trip! Here's what I did:

2 - Ziploc bags 120 count each - $2.99 each
1 - Big Box of Meaty Bone Dog Biscuits - $4.74
1 - 16 oz package of Purina Cat food - $2.29
2 - 5lb bags of Beneful dog food - $5.99 each
1 - bag of Beneful snacks - $4.59
1 - DiGornio Flat bread Melt - $2.89
2 - 8.4 oz Cascade Rinse Agent - $3.19 each
2 - Gillette Body Wash - $1.70 each (clearance)
2 - A1 Steak Sauce - $2.69 each
2 - Degree Body Perfume - $3.29 each
2 - Hillshire Farm Packaged Deli Meat - $2.99 each
1 - Chew-lotta dog snacks - $2.29
1 - Pictureka card game - $6.64
1 - Burt's Bees Lip Balm - $2.99
4 - Mars Candy Bars - 89¢ each

Total before coupons: $75.67 Plus Tax

Coupons Used:
2 - $1.00/1 Ziploc Target Coupon HERE
1 - 1.50/2 Ziploc Coupon from SS Insert
1 - Buy Chewlotta and get box of meaty bones FREE
1 - $5.00/1 Pictureka Game
2 - $1.00/1 Hillshire Farm Target Coupon HERE
1 - 55¢/2 Hillshire farm MFR Coupon Printable no longer available
2 - $2.00/1 A1 Steak sauce coupon from RP Insert
2 - 1.00/1 Gillette Body Wash Coupon from SS Insert
2 - $1.25/1 Degree body perfume spray coupons from SS Insert
2 - $2.00/1 Degree body spray Target Coupon HERE
2 - $2.00/1 Purina Dog Food coupon from Register receipts
2 - $1.00/1 Any Size Purina Dog Food coupon ( I can't remember where I got these from)
1 - $1.00/1 Beneful Snacks MFG Coupon from home mailer
1 - $1.50/1 Purina Dog Snacks Target Home Mailer Coupon
1 - FREE Flat bread Coupon
1 - FREE 16oz Purina Cat food Target Coupon from Home Mailer
2 - FREE Cascade rinse agent coupon from Home Made Simple Mailer
4 - FREE Mars Candy Bar from Mars Promotion
1 - FREE Burt's Bees Lip Balm from Online Promotion


Total After all Coupons: $ 20.35 Plus Tax!

Over $55.00 in savings!

Want to see more savings? Check out Attention Target Shoppers

We've Been Busy!

You are probably looking at this picture, and saying to yourself, yeah it's a pile of wood. We look at this pile, and see big dollar signs! We have the ability to use wood as a heating option in the winter months. We had a reality check last winter when we ran out of wood and had no choice but to use the gas heat, and let me tell you of the sticker shock when we received our monthly bill! Let's just say I could have bought 3 months worth of groceries with what our bill for a single month was. We cringed every time we heard the heat kick on. This is what kicked us into high gear for this year. We did not want to run out again next year, especially since I will not be working.

So now we have about 1 and a half cords of this wood cut and split, we still have about 3 cords of wood left to cut and split. On top of this pile that you see, we still have about 4 more cords of wood to go and pick up! The best part is, it is costing us only gasoline for our trucks to pick this up. They say wood heats you twice, once when you split it, and once when you burn it. I need to clarify this, wood actually heats us 3 times, the first is when you pick it up, second, when you split it, and finally when we burn it. I will say though, the satisfaction we get when we see the pile grow, because when that pile grows, we know our heating cost is shrinking.

My husband splits every bit of this wood by hand. This is a time consuming, back breaking job, and I know that he does this for all of us, to keep his family warm. So instead of spending my time, inside the house, we have turned this project into a family project. Even our girls will help in this. They will help when picking this up at different locations, and help stack the cut pieces. They never complain when doing this. In fact there are always interesting conversations that take place when we are all together helping each other. Which just goes to show you, that kids just want to spend time with you. Monetary value isn't necessary. Plus, we know that we are helping our girls to be self sufficient when they are older. When they are on their own, they will be more than prepared to face obstacles, live life, and save money.

I'll take more pictures when this pile has been cut.

Stop & Shop Deals For 7.3

Sorry about posting the grocery deals late this week. You will see why in a later post. We have been very busy. There are 4 - $1.00 Doubler coupons in this weeks ad. Which means you can use 4 of these in a single minimum $15.00 transaction to double a $1.00 coupon you may have. Now, you do not need to have $1.00 coupons. These will deduct $1.00 off your total bill whether or not you have additional coupons. Okay, here we go, the highlights are listed below.

Buy any 2 Lays Chips or Tostitos Corn Chips Get a FREE Jar of Salsa

Sweet Corn 12 ears for $1.99 - 4 Days Only! (3rd through the 6th)

Whole Seedless Watermelon $3.88 ea - 4 Days Only! (3rd through the 6th)

Stop & Shop Split Chicken Breast 99¢ per lb.

Nathans Beef Franks BOGO FREE

Klondike Bars & Popsicle Bars $1.99 ea

Kashi Go Lean Cereal 2/$5.00
Use 2 - $1.50/1 coupons HERE
Final Price: 2/$2.00

Wish Bone Salad Dressing 2/$5.00
Use 2 - 75¢/1 Coupons HERE
Final Price: 2/$2.00 (After Doubling)

A1 Steaksauce $3.49
Use $2.00/1 coupons from RP insert
Final Price: $1.49

John Morrell Smoked Kielbasa BOGO FREE

Cascade Gel Packs dish Detergent $4.99 ea
Use $1.00/1 Cascade coupon from Home Made Simple Home Mailer
Plus use $1.00 Stop & Shop Doubler Coupon
Final Price: $2.99

Nexcare Bandages $2.99
use $1.00/2 coupons HERE
Final price: $2.49 ea

Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil $5.99
Use $1.00/1 coupon HERE
Final Price: $4.99

FREE $5.00 KFC & $10.00 in Gas!

This campaign actually started July 2nd, but it will run through the 5th of July so there are still 2 more days. KFC is giving away 200 - $5.00 gift cards, and $10.00 gas cards each day between 10am and 2pm. The program is set to go off at random times.

"As millions of Americans hit the road this Fourth of July weekend, KFC is offering travelers (and their wallets) a break. To launch the new KFC $5 Fill-Up Box, Kentucky Fried Chicken created the KFC $5 Fill-Up Sweepstakes to top off Americans’ gas tanks – and their stomachs. Begin registration below for your chance to win KFC gift checks for a $5 Fill-Up Box and a $10 gas card. The giveaway will be conducted from July 2, 2009 to July 5, 2009 for a randomly determined time period between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET. The first 200 people to register during the giveaway will win. Please note: You must enter all your information AND be one of the first 200 people to enter each day in order to win.Limit one $5 KFC gift check and $10 gas card per e-mail address/household, regardless of number of submittals. Must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the 50 United States or District of Columbia to participate. No entries received by automatic devices will be permitted. No purchase necessary."

CLick HERE tomorrow for your chance at winning! Good Luck!

New Addition to My Site!

I have added a new feature to this website. When I post about a coupon, I will be adding a link on the left sidebar, under the "Current Printables". I know that many of you are very busy, and can't spend countless hours online looking for a coupon. You want, what you want, when you want it. So to avoid you having to search through archived items when you are in a rush, I would like to point you over to the left sidebar. Here, you will find many of the current printable coupons that are available today. I will try to keep this as current as possible.

Got a coupon you want to post here? Please feel free to email me. I will post it as soon as I can.

New On My Site...

You may have noticed by now the video ads located in the top right corner of this page. These are advertisements that can be very helpful. They are packed with multiple channels, and many times coupons below the ad. Please feel free to click around and view the channels, everytime you click, you help support this website!

Attention All Rhode Islanders!

If you live or come to Rhode Island often I am sure you know about Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House. Well, did you know that they are also online? Even better, did you know you can print out coupons too? Click HERE to print out coupons. If you sign up HERE for Iggy's Newsletter you will receive an email within minutes after you confirm your email, for a coupon for 6 FREE doughboys! Can you say, Cheap dinner and dessert?

Swagbucks!

If you haven't yet signed up for Swagbucks, now is the time to do so! Why? Because now you can redeem them for cash! That's right cash! As little as 80 points will get you $5.00 deposited right into your Paypal account.

Earning points is easy, just use their search bar, and you can win anywhere from 1 to 5 points each day you search. So sign up today.

$55.00 in Savings!

Nabisco World has come out with a new back to school promotion. Sign up HERE today, or log on if you are already a member. They are asking that you allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. The savings? Well it will consist of 2 - $20.00 rebates, and $15.00 in additional coupons! Hurry and get yours today!

FREE - Kraftmaid Kitchen Idea Book!

Update: Sorry already gone! hope you got yours!

I would hurry up and request your free booklet as soon as possible, these do not last very long at all! I have seen these go in as little as a few hours! Click on the picture above to get yours today!

New Coupons Today!

Don't forget to check out the new coupons in my sidebar, or click HERE to view them. Some of the ones that got my attention,



SAVE $.55
Big G Cereals
when you buy Original Cheerios® cereal (the one in the yellow box)


SAVE $.75
Big G Cereals
when you buy Whole Grain Total®, Total® Raisin Bran, Total® Honey Clusters®, Total® Cranberry Crunch,...


SAVE $.55
Big G Cereals
when you buy Banana Nut Cheerios® cereal


SAVE $1.00
Pillsbury
when you buy any flavor/variety Pillsbury® Savorings® products


SAVE $.55
Pillsbury
when you buy ONE PACKAGE any variety Pillsbury® simply...™ Refrigerated Cookie Dough


SAVE $.40
Betty Crocker
when you buy any flavor Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® Mix


SAVE $.50
Chex
when you buy ONE 4.5 oz. or larger Chex Mix Select


SAVE $.50 ON TWO
Betty Crocker
when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor Betty Crocker® Fruit by the Foot®, Fruit Gushers®,


SAVE $.40
Nature Valley
when you buy ONE BOX any flavor/variety Nature Valley® Granola Bars


SAVE $.50
Nature Valley
when you buy Nature Valley® Cranberry & Pomegranate Bars OR Nature Valley® Dark Chocolate & Nut Bars

Happy Printing!

Curel Coupon

Seems like there are a lot of lotion coupons coming out lately! Click HERE to get a $1.00/1 coupon for your favorite Curel Lotion. The coupon is good for one month, and on sizes 8.5oz or larger.

And The Winner Is...

Congratulations to...

#26 - Jenni

Who wrote:
Jenni, June 26, 2009 7:23 AM
I'm a subscriber too! lovinmaine 13 (at)yahoo(dot)com

I will send you an email shortly to get your shipping information.

Thank you to all who entered this giveaway. I will be posting the next giveaway soon, so remember to check back!