July, 2012

article thumbnail

Six Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Grocery Bags

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Plastic grocery bags can be irritating and useful all at the same time. These days most grocery stores no longer offer paper sacks, and if you have forgotten your reusable bags, you are probably going to go home with anywhere from one to two dozen little plastic sacks. If you hate waste, then these bags probably drive you nuts. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do with plastic grocery bags to give them a second life.

Reuse 272
article thumbnail

Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag {Summer Fun Guide}

Family Balance Sheet

We are a family of ice cream connoisseurs.that's a nice way of saying that we are addicts. It is one of our favorite ways to beat this incredible heat wave that is passing over the US. While we enjoy an occasional trip to the ice cream shop, that can get expensive. I have no problem buying a carton of good ice cream at the grocery store, but Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag is a fun (and frugal) treat for the kids.

Ice Cream 227
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Chicken & Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

Saving Cents With Sense

We have been making our own fresh jalapeno poppers for several years. The original recipe was to bake the poppers instead of frying them to make them a tad healthier. But with the HOT summer, I really don’t like turning my oven on. At. All. So, my hubby had the great idea to grill the poppers! What started as a simple “grilled poppers” recipe as an appetizer turned into a oh-so-yummy recipe that can be used as a main course – or maybe a side dish.

Recipes 111
article thumbnail

PetSmart Toys“R”Us Pets Collection Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: PetSmart Toys“R”Us Pets Collection. Where to Buy: at PetSmart stores nationwide. Price of Product: starting at $3.99. Description of Product: “The search for engaging and entertaining toys for your dog is over. From puppyhood to adulthood, toys are fundamental to a pet’s mental, psychological, and emotional development.

Petsmart 111
article thumbnail

12 FREE Printables and Craft Ideas for Kids for the 2012 Olympic Games

Couponing 101

The 2012 Olympics are HERE!! Is anyone else as excited as I am? This will also be the first time my children get to watch the Olympics so I’ve been searching for fun things we can do that revolve around the games. Here are some of my favorite ideas: Play Olympic Memory ! Here are some cute printables including Olympic Bingo, Personalized Gold Medal, and Flag Activities.

2012 103
article thumbnail

Free Starbucks Refreshers {July 13th}

For the Mommas

This Friday, July 13th, stop into a Starbucks from 12 pm to 3 pm and nnjoy a free Tall (12 fl. oz.) handcrafted Starbucks Refreshers beverage. No purchase necessary. Free Starbucks Refreshers at participating stores. Limit 1 per person. Pin It. Be the first to comment. Coupons Reset for the 1st! Be sure to print your coupons now! Related posts: Chili’s Coupon | Kids Eat Free 5/29 & 5/30.

article thumbnail

How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There really is nothing like the experience of eating something that you have just picked fresh from your own garden. Trust me! More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store.

Gardening 267

More Trending

article thumbnail

Get & Give Giveaway | $20 Amazon Gift Card for You & a Friend

Saving Cents With Sense

It has been awhile since I have done one of these fun giveaways to Win a $20 Amazon Gift Card and then you will also win one for a friend! Gift cards are the perfect last minute gift because you can grab them fast and it allows your recipient to pick out exactly what they want. Plus, if you buy from Amazon , you can even email the gift card so it gets there immediately !

article thumbnail

Palmolive Dish and Sponge Fresh Dish Liquid Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: Palmolive Dish and Sponge Fresh Dish Liquid. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Price of Product: affordable! Description of Product: “Each year, the average family washes 11,680 dishes[1]–that’s a lot of hours spent at the kitchen sink. Add some time back into your busy day with, new Palmolive Dish & Sponge Fresh Dish Liquid, which combines washing your dishes and your sponges into one, time-saving step.

Giveaway 110
article thumbnail

Sunday Newspaper Coupon Insert Preview 7/29

Couponing 101

There will be FOUR inserts in this Sunday’s newspaper – 1 Smartsource (SS), 2 Redplum (RP), and 1 Procter & Gamble (P&G). Head over to Sunday Coupon Preview to see a complete list of the coupons coming out! Some great coupons to look forward to: $2/1 Always Infinity. $2/1 Aveeno Sun Product. $1/2 Bic Stationery Product. $3/2 CoverGirl Product. $1.50/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants. $3/2 Pantene Product. $1/3 RoseArt Product.

Newspaper 102
article thumbnail

$100.00 Dunkin Donuts Card & Oreo Cookie Prizepack Giveaway

For the Mommas

Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins have introduced an array of sweet new OREO inspired menu items, and to help OREO celebrate its 100th birthday. Available now, Dunkin’ Donuts OREO inspired menu items include the OREO Coolatta, in Coffee and Vanilla Bean flavors, OREO Donut and OREO Crumble Donut. Also available from Baskin-Robbins are OREO Ice Cream Cake Bites, yum!

article thumbnail

Environmental Impacts of Commercial Farming: Will You Change How You Eat?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, what do you think? Are you going to change the way you eat? This infographic was provided by Naturalmat. Is Being Green Futile? As many of you know, I am a large proponent of living green. In fact it is one of my. How to Become an Earth Friendly Consumer According to Environmental Defense, North America is ranked as the number 1 contributor to global warming.

article thumbnail

No Sew Grocery Bag Tutorial + Grocery Giveaway!

Saving With Shellie

This is a Guest Post brought to you by Katey at Having Fun at Home. Do you have an old t-shirt lying around that doesn’t fit anymore, but that you don’t want to part with? Why not upcycle it into a reusuable grocery bag? All it takes is a pair of scissors, a large safety pin, and about 10 minutes of your time. Lightweight undershirts work really well because they stretch easily.

article thumbnail

Arizona Booster Seat Law 2012 | FREE Booster Seats August 2

Saving Cents With Sense

Arizona Booster Seat Law 2012. For those of you in Arizona, most of you have probably heard about the new Arizona Booster Seat Law that is taking effect on August 2, 2012. All children under the age of 8 ( 4 foot 9 inches) or will now be required to ride in a booster seat. Did you know that in Arizona, motor vehicle collisions are the most common cause of preventable deaths in children?

Arizona 108
article thumbnail

Wisp Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: Colgate Wisp. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Price of Product: $5.49 for a pouch pack. Description of Product: “We’ve all been there – you tear out of work and sprint to the deli to devour your lunch. Rushing back to the office, you find yourself eye to eye with an old flamr, your long lost friend, or even better… The potential Mr.

Giveaway 110
article thumbnail

AboutOne: FREE Online Family Organizer

Couponing 101

Sign up for AboutOne and manage all your household information for FREE online! With AboutOne, you can safely store and manage all kinds of information: paperwork, photos, health records, children’s artwork, school grades and records, finances, contacts, and so much more. The goal of AboutOne is to help you eliminate paperwork and streamline your life.

Organic 102
article thumbnail

Toys R Us Back to School Deals 7/15- $.25 Crayola & More

For the Mommas

Here are this week’s Toys R US back to school deals. Most of these offers are valid in store only. Please check your ad for these deals. This list represents the Philadelphia area. Backpacks - $12.99 Free Lunch Kit with purchase ($9.99 value) Brainquest Buy one, get one 50% off Character Themed Stationary Buy one, get one 50% off Crayola Crayons 24 ct - $0.25 *Must buy 4 Crayola Easels 25% off Crayola Products Buy one, get one 50% off (excludes crayons & easels) Filler P

Crayola 89
article thumbnail

5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people do not even know about. Take the time, now, to Google your local library if you do not know where it is already. If you have just found your library or if you haven’t visited yours in a while, you should schedule some time to visit. Many local libraries offer all of their services for free or for a small fee.

Library 243
article thumbnail

Malware may knock thousands off internet Monday (Check your computer for free)

Birmingham Bargain Mom

Do a quick check of your computer to see if you're infected. No downloads or scanning required. Get it done before Monday.

Computers 105
article thumbnail

Giveaway: $100 Visa Gift Card courtesy Valpak

Saving Cents With Sense

Are you ready for some fun giveaways! Let’s start this Back to School Giveaway Bash with a bang! Back to school shopping can be stressful, especially when you are trying to watch your budget. Luckily, there are some great resources out there, like Valpak , to help you save on many different areas of your life. For more than 40 years, the familiar blue envelope has saved savvy consumers money on things they want and need from their favorite local businesses as well as national and regional advert

article thumbnail

Petmate curvations Carrier Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: Petmate curvations Carrier. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Description of Product: “Your pet will travel in style with the sleek, luxurious Curvations® kennel. Featuring easy-to-assemble and stowaway zipper construction, and 360 degrees of ventilation to promote healthy air flow. Each Curvations kennel comes with a machine washable plush bed for added comfort and a durable, metal door clasp for added security.

Giveaway 109
article thumbnail

JCPenney: Free Haircuts for Kids in August!

Couponing 101

JC Penney is running a promotion to give children in K-6th grade a FREE haircut in August! This should be available at all JC Penney locations nationwide. It looks like they are limiting the number of appointments they are accepting per salon, so if you are interested in this offer I would call as soon as possible to book an appointment. If you miss this, or your children aren’t the right age, maybe you’d like to try haircuts at home - it’s easier than you might think!

article thumbnail

Free Kids Haircuts at JC Penney Salon

For the Mommas

JC Penney is offering free kid’s haircuts throughout the month of August, for kids going into Kindergarten through sixth grade. It is recommended you call your local Jc Penney Salon to make an appointment for your child. To find a Jc Penney Salon , click on “Find a Store”, enter your zip code and click on salon. Click here for a free offer from Ulta Salon.

article thumbnail

Do You Want Free Phone Calls? Think Again…

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have access to a phone to dial into a voicemail box, you can make ‘free’ phonecalls in the US (and inexpensive ones internationally). The Google Voice product allows this. Once you get into your Google voice mail, you can press a key and make an outgoing call. The outgoing call is free and you don’t need a computer (as you do with Skype) to make the call.

Phones 228
article thumbnail

Summa, Summa, Summa Time

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

This 4th of July reminded me of just how much I love the summer. While 95 degrees and 100% humidity don’t exactly make for a pleasant day, there’s a certain feeling and nostalgia about this time of year for me… It reminds me the long, hot summers in Texas and how much I would look forward to time off from school, BBQ’s, pool parties and lazy evenings with nothing to do.

article thumbnail

FREE Starbucks on Fourth of July 2012

Saving Cents With Sense

To encourage the national conversation on #INDIVISIBLE Starbucks will be giving away a FREE tall hot brewed coffee on the Fourth of July. And don’t forget to check the other Restaurant Deals available, too. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved.

July 99
article thumbnail

JW Pet Toys Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: JW Pet Mini Toys. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Price of Product: affordable! Description of Product: “An ingenious, patented honeycomb, Web design plus natural, tough rubber gives the Hol-ee toys the ability to offer multiple kinds of fun. Of course, it’s a bouncy, fun fetch ball. And also, a tough, stretchy tug toy.

Pets 108
article thumbnail

BabyLegs Summer Blowout Sale: Buy 1 Get 3 FREE Leg Warmers and Socks

Couponing 101

BabyLegs is having a Summer Blowout sale: Buy 1 Get 3 FREE ! Use the coupon code B1G3F to take advantage of this fantastic offer! This deal is valid on Warmers, Socks, and Newborn! This sale runs through next Friday (8/3), but you’ll want to shop early for the best selection. I have a feeling these will sell out REALLY fast! BabyLegs Summer Blowout Sale: Buy 1 Get 3 FREE Leg Warmers and Socks is a post from Couponing 101.

Sale 102
article thumbnail

CVS: Free Nivea Creme + Moneymaker

For the Mommas

Get $17.26 Deposited FREE when you open an account at ING Direct - no minimum! Here is a deal you may be able to pick up at CVS. Amanda bought a Nivea Creme Tin at CVS this morning and to her surprise – she got a $2.00 ECB when she purchased one. Nivea Creme $.99. Get $2.00 ECB. Free + Overage after ECB. Note: I am not sure why this is printing – so I cannot confirm how long this might last.

Nivea 89
article thumbnail

There’s No Such Thing As Cheap Food

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, there is in terms of initial outlay of cash from your wallet, but if food is cheap it’s not for good reason. For the most part, cheap food is bad food, and any “savings” one realizes by purchasing it quickly disappears once a little time passes. The local fast food joint is somehow able to sell two hamburgers for just $2; how is that possible?

Cheap 221
article thumbnail

Carter’s Infant Apparel Fall Sets 50% Off

Saving Everyday

Carter’s Watch the Wear Infant Apparel is on sale at Zulily 50% off with prices as low as $7.99 through 8/1 at 6 AM PDT ~. New customers go HERE to shop! Pre-existing customers shop HERE. “Carter’s Watch the Wear believes that clothes should reflect the children who wear them. That’s why theirs are packed with fun and comfort. The brand celebrates childhood by creating clothes with playtime in mind and by using clever designs and high-quality, affordable materials.” Check

Watches 85
article thumbnail

Giveaway: $100 Target Gift Card sponsored by Invisalign Teen

Saving Cents With Sense

Getting ready for back to school is more than just buying new pencils, notebooks, or a backpack. It is also helping kids feel comfortable about new changes and staying healthy as they grow. And with kids starting a new year, there are many new impressions to make. For many kids, those impressions can be socially difficult when they are self-conscious about having metal braces.

article thumbnail

P&G Beauty Maternity Tips Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: P&G Beauty Maternity Tips. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Price of Product: affordable! Description of Product: “Celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Molly Sims look beautiful during their pregnancy – but they don’t do it alone. Having unlimited access to the best experts and advice makes navigating the wide world of maternity beauty that much easier.

Beauty 102
article thumbnail

Top Ten Restaurant and Retail Coupons this Weekend (7/27)

Couponing 101

Here are the Top Ten Restaurant and Retail Coupons this weekend provided by Rachel at Surviving the Stores : Top Restaurant Coupons: 1. Chilis Coupon - Free Skillet Queso & Chips When You Join the Email Club (exp: 7/31/2012). 2. Macaroni Grill Coupon - $5 Off Any Entree (exp: 8/12/2012). 3. Red Lobster Coupon - $10 Off 2 Adult Entrees (exp: 8/5/2012). 4.

article thumbnail

Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven

For the Mommas

Stop by a participating 7-Eleven on July 11th, 2012 between 11a-7p and grab yourself a free Slurpee. Valid on size 7.11 oz. Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven. Click here for free Chick-fil-a Day. Pin It. Be the first to comment. Coupons Reset for the 1st! Be sure to print your coupons now! Related posts: Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven. Free Nature Valley Granola Bar {Betty Crocker Members}.

article thumbnail

Ways Going Green Can Improve Your Health — And Save You Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. One thing I have noticed, though, is that taking green actions can benefit more than just the environment.

Health 213
article thumbnail

Pier 1 Coupon: 25% Off Wall Mirrors, Decor, Clocks & Art

Saving Everyday

Pier 1 has released a rare coupon for 25% Off Regular Priced Wall Mirrors, Decor, Clocks & Art valid through 7/17 but you must print the coupon TODAY because they will have a new coupon tomorrow! Check out our Retail & Mall Coupon Page for more great deals!

Art 85