December, 2012

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have all heard that age old adage “save your pennies for a rainy day,” but many of us never do it. Saving money can be a bit of a difficult challenge, especially if you are in a household that lives paycheck to paycheck like so many do. However, even if you find yourself tight on money, you can still manage to put a little away each month.

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DIY Hard Lotion Bars

Saving Cents With Sense

I have such dry skin – and the cold winter doesn’t help. Unfortunately, I have passed this trait onto my kids, who all have extremely dry skin, too. In my effort to try to find a moisturizer that would work for all of us, and not be filled with chemicals, I came across hard lotion bars. Not only are these easy to make, they are fun to give as gifts (really any time of year) – and especially during the winter months!

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Free 2013 Grocery and Coupon Savings Spreadsheet

Couponing 101

One very important part of couponing is tracking how much you are spending and saving. Hopefully you have a general idea of how much you spent on groceries pre-couponing, but even if you don’t, tracking your spending can be extremely beneficial. Right now is always the best time to start keeping track! I have created this awesome and SIMPLE spreadsheet to use to track your grocery spending and savings!

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FTM Holiday Giveaways- Win $100 CVS Gift Card (5) Winners

For the Mommas

Check out this week’s CVS/pharmacy Christmas Crew video, which is about shopping for everyone on your list during your lunch break! Next Tuesday, they’ll release another video with tips on how to save time and money by shopping at CVS/pharmacy for everyone on your Christmas list. You can find the videos on YouTube , the CVS/pharmacy Facebook and Twitter pages , and Destination Christmas on CVS.com.

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Thai Kitchen for New Year’s and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

I’m not sure how the tradition of eating Asian food on New Year’s Eve came about in my family but it’s one we hold close! I know a lot of other people do it as well because the take out Asian restaurants near us are always packed on NYE! This year we will be cooking for ourselves – it’s cheaper and much healthier since you can control what is going into the dishes you make!

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Make paper snowflakes for Sandy Hook Elementary students (Project 25 Day 20)

Birmingham Bargain Mom

Check out how you can help make a magical winter wonderland for students at Sandy Hook Elementary's new location in January. Let's fill their new school with Snowflakes from the South.

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How To Throw A Lavish Holiday Party On A Tight Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The holidays are already upon us despite the fact that it seems like just yesterday that we were barbecuing in the backyard and lighting off fireworks. With this wintry time of year comes a season of parties that could leave you stressed out and strapped for cash if you’re not careful, especially with all of the other demands on your time and your budget at the end of the year.

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How to Have a Star Wars Birthday Party for Under $60!

Couponing 101

My son recently became very interested in Star Wars, so we threw him a Star Wars-themed party for his birthday this year! It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. And this year, our budget was lower than ever. That meant I had to be pretty creative for my son’s party.

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Starbucks – Buy One Holiday Drink, Get One Free

For the Mommas

Starting December 13th, the Starbucks Rekindle Share Event begins instores. From 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, stop by a participating Starbucks and purchase a holiday drink and get one free. Starbucks Holiday Drinks include Caramel Brulee latte,Gingerbread latte and Peppermint mocha. Starbucks Rekindle Event begins December 13th and ends December 16th, 2012.

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December is Customer Appreciation Month at Subway and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Customer Appreciation Month is BACK and SUBWAY restaurants wants to thank its loyal fans for their continued patronage. All December long, at participating SUBWAY locations, you can grab a 6” Meatball Marinara or Cold Cut Combo sandwich for only $2! This is such a great deal this month! And I love that it comes during a month where people might be more cash-strapped than normal with buying gifts, entertaining, and traveling!

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*HOT* 3 Musketeer Bars 26¢ At Kroger!!

Saving Everyday

Now here’s a sweet stock up price on 3 Musketeer bars at Kroger…perfect for stuffing in those stockings!! 3 Musketeers Candy Bars – $0.79 on sale B2G1 FREE (through 12/22). Buy 3. Use 1 – B2G1 FREE 3 Musketeers Coupon. Pay: $0.26 each! One is free with the sale and the coupon makes a second one free! Check out our Stockpile Deals Page for more HOT deals!!!

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Green Investing Tips: How To Place Your Dollar In Conscious Companies

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With our national recession seeming to lift ever so slightly, many Americans are curious about the best means to invest after four years of market-shyness. While we were all plenty burned by the 2008 crash, with a slow turnaround there remain many sectors in which to place your investing dollar. A slowly rising tide can sometimes lift all corporate boats.

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12/12/12 Starbucks $12 Gift Card Giveaway!

Saving Cents With Sense

12/12/12. Today, to celebrate the date 12/12/12, I will be giving away a $12 Starbucks Gift Card to 1 Lucky Winner! This giveaway will be running for 12 hours so be sure to enter while available. Do you have all your shopping done? Be sure to check out all the Holiday Deals available right now and hurry because there are only 6 more FREE Shipping Days at most major retail sites.

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Amazon: iTikes Map for $20 (Reg. $60)

Couponing 101

Right now Amazon has the iTikes Map on sale for only $20 (reg. $60)! 2-in-1 play Standalone map reads aloud fun facts App-based play unlocks interactive learning and Augmented Reality. Includes 6 maps with different subjects: dinosaurs, world facts, music, solar system, world cats and world dogs. Smart pen activates fun facts about locations. Quizzes and games with 3 difficulty levels.

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Ebates Double Cash Back at 500 Stores & $250 Giveaway!

For the Mommas

Are you using Ebates for your online shopping ? If not, you might consider using it this holiday season! It is really simple how it works – buy things online that you are buying anyway and get cash back. Yes, you understood that right. Simply purchase things you were going to buy anyway and get cold hard cash back. I know some of you think, hmmm I don’t know that it can be that easy — but it really is.

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Caribou Coffee Holiday Items and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

How cute is this sweater mug? It’s the perfect gift for a coffee, tea or hot chocolate lover on your list! Make sure to check out Caribou Coffee for some yummy coffee treats as well as great holiday gifts! Caribou is offering its signature holiday beverages in stores – Ho Ho Mint Mocha and Fa La Latte – while the bakery will bring back everyone’s favorite gingerbread.

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Happy Holidays and BIG NEWS…

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

I know it’s a bit early, but I wanted to wish all of you a wonderful Holiday season and of course a very happy and healthy New Year…2013 is going to be full of exciting news and opportunities and one of the biggest is my new book ! The CheapChica’s Guide to Style will be released on September 3rd, 2013 and I could not be more excited to finally share this news with everyone…some of you have been loyal followers since day 1 (more than four years ago!

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6 Tips for Setting Better Goals

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Goal setting seems to be one of the Things That We Do in our society. Reaching for goals can be a good thing. It’s good to have something worthwhile to work for. Unfortunately, setting goals effectively can trip you up. Whether you are setting goals for the new year, or whether you just want to continue to improve yourself, here are 6 tips for setting better goals: Choose Something That Matters.

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Giveaway: Cracker Barrel Breakfast Gift Basket

Saving Cents With Sense

If you love Cracker Barrel Old Country Store as much as I do (and my family does), then you’ll want to check out their new Pick It to Win Sweepstakes is running now through January 2, 2013 and you can enter to win some fun prizes. Every eligible person who enters has the opportunity to win Cracker Barrel gifts and gift cards by picking what they would like to win daily and by sharing their favorite gifts through social media to increase their chances of winning the grand prize package (a front p

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Amazon: Spider-Man Yahtzee Game for $7.99 (Reg. $19.99)

Couponing 101

Right now Amazon has this Spider-Man Yahtzee Game on sale for only $7.99 (reg. $19.99)! Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or any order over $25. “The Spider-Man collector’s edition of Yahtzee allows fans and collectors to roll custom dice featuring Spider-Man villains from a custom Spider-Man shaped dice cup and score through classic Yahtzee game play.” Amazon prices are subject to change without notice, so be sure to verify the final price at checkout.

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Old Navy Sale: Up to 75% Off + Coupon

For the Mommas

The Old Navy After Christmas Sale is online and instores starting tomorrow. In addition, there is is a $10.00 off $50.00 Coupon available to print on Facebook. Save up to 50% online and 75% in store. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . The post Old Navy Sale: Up to 75% Off + Coupon appeared first on For the Mommas.

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Huawei Mercury Ice for Radio Shack Phone Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Did you know Radio Shack has great no -contract phones like this one? Look, no contract! Immerse yourself in the smartphone world with the Mercury Ice. It features a 1.4GHz processor that delivers powerful performance no matter what task you’re tackling and an 8MP camera that captures all those important moments. About RadioShack No Contract Wireless: RadioShack No Contract Wireless lets you choose what’s important to you.

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The Best Jeans In The World For Only $10.80

Fashion Without Guilt

Yes, These are THE BEST JEANS IN THE WORLD. I have searched high and low for a great pair of skinny jeans. Finding the “perfect pair” of jeans is a hard fete to conquer. There are so many factors to finding a great jean, from the stretch in the denim; to the hip to ankle ratio ideal for your body type, it can prove to be rather daunting.

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4 Great iPhone Apps For Losing Weight

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Despite living in an era where new, groundbreaking technologies are being developed on a weekly level, we haven’t been able to win the war on obesity just yet. Many people have a weight problem and this problem seems to be even more pronounced amongst the high-tech gadget enthusiasts. It might just be that I am getting old, but I still remember a time where science nerds like me used to be a bunch of skinny people, usually in glasses.

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Giveaway: Oral-B Professional Care4000 Power Toothbrush

Saving Cents With Sense

Looking for the gift that keeps on giving – you might want to check out the Oral-B® Professional Care 4000 power toothbrush to keep your loved ones’ mouths healthy and happy. The Oral-B® Professional Care 4000 power toothbrush uses clinically-proven oscillating-rotating-pulsating technology to attack sticky plaque from multiple directions, providing more plaque-disrupting movements than regular manual brushes and the leading sonic technology brush.

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Amazon: Fisher-Price Servin’ Surprises Kitchen & Table Only $39.97 (Reg. $79.99)! {HOT}

Couponing 101

Right now Amazon has the Fisher-Price Servin’ Surprises Kitchen & Table on sale for only $39.97 (reg. $79.99) + FREE shipping! The Fisher-Price Servin’ Surprises Kitchen & Table is an interactive play center that brings kitchen and food role-play to life. Recognizes every Servin’ Surprises food item and responds with appropriate phrases, sound effects and songs.

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Walgreens: Scott Natural Paper Towels $1.74

For the Mommas

Walgreen’s Scott Paper Towel Deal. Need paper towels this week? This week Walgreens has Scott Naturals 6pk Paper Towels on sale for only $3.99. In addition to the sale, there is a $1.00/1 Scott Naturals Coupon you can use in the Walgreens December Book. There is also a high value $1.25/1 Scott Paper Towel Coupon you can print from Scott Shared Values.

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Leftover Ham and Split Pea Soup with Hurst Beans and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

I love split pea soup and homemade split pea soup is the best! I only make it a few times a year since we only have ham (with a bone) a few times a year! Split pea soup from a hambone is the best kind! I used my leftover ham bone with meat still on it from Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving I just threw it in a Ziploc and froze it and so that’s what I’m using.

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*HOT* Las Palmas Mexican Foods 50¢ At Dollar General!

Saving Everyday

WHOA!! Print this VERY rare $1.00/2 Las Palmas Products Coupon and stock up on taco shells, taco sauce and at Dollar General! Las Palmas Mexican Products – $1.00 (regular price). Use $1.00/2 Las Palmas Products Coupon. Pay: $0.50 each wyb 2!! Check out our Stockpile Deals Page for more HOT deals!!!

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Turn Your Wasted Time Into Productive Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you think about how much time you have, it’s easy to assume that you don’t have very much time at all. You probably feel busy, running from place to place, trying to get everything done. The truth, though, is that you likely waste more time than you think. Capture that wasted time, and turn it into productive time. Define What “Productive” Means to You.

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Giveaway: $20 Subway Gift Card

Saving Cents With Sense

Wondering what to have for lunch? Great news is that Subway is celebrating Customer Appreciation Month with $2 subs! Choose from either the 6” Meatball Marinara or Cold Cut Combo. This promotion is only for the month of December, so make sure you head over to grab a cheap lunch or dinner while it is available. My son’s favorite is the Meatball Marinara, so I know he will be excited about this deal!

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Sports Authority “The League”: $5 Sign-Up Reward

Couponing 101

Sports Authority has a rewards program, The League , where you can earn 1 point for every $1 spent! If you accumulate 100 points or more during the quarter, you’ll earn 5% back on your total point balance. Rewards are sent out quarterly. Plus, between now and December 15, you can earn double points on your entire purchase of fitness equipment!

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Amazon: 25 Free Holiday Songs

For the Mommas

Head over to Amazon for 25 Free Holiday Songs every 5 days in December. Download your free music: 25 Days of Christmas. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . The post Amazon: 25 Free Holiday Songs appeared first on For the Mommas.

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Yankee Candles for the Holidays and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Nothing says it’s the holiday season more than Yankee Candles to me! Every year they come out with some new fragrances in addition to the old favorites and this year they have outdone themselves! I love a sweet smelling candle and so I chose the Red Velvet to try. I have been burning it ever since I received it! I love the deep red color and the smell is intoxicating!

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*HOT* $1.00 Off Ocean Spray Cranberries = 25¢ At Walmart

Saving Everyday

Print this RARE $1.00/1 12oz Ocean Spray Cranberries Coupon and then head straight to Walmart to score them for just $0.25 a bag…awesome!! Ocean Spray Cranberries 12 oz (in the produce section) – $1.25. Use $1.00/1 12oz Ocean Spray Cranberries Coupon. Pay: $0.25. A very simple way to prepare these is to add the whole bag to a saucepot, add 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 1/2 cup water.

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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. I personally became a haggler 10 years ago when my first child was born. With the added expenses involved with raising a child, I was forced to find ways to make my paycheck go as far as possible every month.

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Giveaway: P&G Holiday Prep Prize Pack (Tide, Oral B, & More)

Saving Cents With Sense

With the busy holiday season in full swing, it can be challenging to keep everything under control, but thanks to P&G’s Have You Tried This Yet?, we have some tips to help keep the holidays under control. For those of you having parties and guests at your home: Keep a roll of Bounty® paper towels close by. One sheet traps and locks the mess so you can clean with less.

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