Motherhood Moments

MARCH 9, 2023

After Peder was born, in February 2000, I went on maternity leave from The Providence Journal , where I was working as a reporter. My first essay for East Side Monthly was published in November 2007, and my last one appeared in July 2018. I said, as I sat in his office in a blue-dotted medical gown. I was speechless, but happy.

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Son Rhode Island Journal Graduation 100

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

APRIL 5, 2014

Caress or Lever 2000 Bar Soap or Body Wash B1G1. July 28 - August 4 (15). July 21 - July 28 (23). July 14 - July 21 (14). July 7 - July 14 (21). June 30 - July 7 (26). July 29 - August 5 (11). July 22 - July 29 (15). July 15 - July 22 (23).

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October December September November 40

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 21, 2013

July 3, Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics® Bling Stickers. July 10, Crayola® Model Magic Owls. July 17, Schur-Tech Duck Tape Duckling™ Frames. July 24, Karmin International™ Design a Puzzle. July 31, Melissa & Doug Scratch Art® Tube. To find a local store, visit www.acmoore.com. August 7, Fashion Angels® Tapeffiti™.

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Paper Towels August July June 77

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

JUNE 28, 2011

com was launched in 2000 as a modestly sized online boutique specializing in hard-to-find denim lines. A winner will be chosen on Friday, July 8 th. Since then, Shopbop has grown to become one of the leading fashion retailers in the world. House of Marc by Marc Jacob. you can do that too. All you have to do to enter is: 1. Good Luck!!

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Handbags and Wallets Giveaway Occasions Bargain 68

For the Mommas

JULY 8, 2013

Select Weis Markets will be doing Super Double Coupons this week, July 10-12th, 2013. 2000 Flushes - $2.99 $1/1 2000 Flushes printable $1/1 2000 Flushes Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner printable. $ Weis Super Double Coupon Matchups. To find out if your store is doing them , go here and find your circular.

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Double Coupons 2000 Hormel Reynolds 61

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 21, 2013

1 Sparkle Package printable coupon or from ( ALL YOU July ’13 or from 9/29 RP. Buy 2, Get 2000 Points ($2.00). Buy 2, Get 2000 Points ($2.00). Earn: 2000 BRPoints (=$2.00). -use (3) $1.00/1 ECB from Transaction #3 (Crest). Out of Pocket: $8.00 ). Earn: $5.00 for Your next shopping Trip. Transaction #1.

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CVS Mentos Walgreens Finesse 83

For the Mommas

JULY 12, 2014

7/20/14 (SS 06/08/14) Final Price: VARIES Spend $10 or More on Participating Products & Get 2000 Points Garnier Nutrisse Creme or Foam Hair Color - $6.99 $2/1 Garnier Nutrisse Haircolor, exp. Boots No7 Men Protect & Perfect Intense Moisturizer, 1.69oz or Serum, 1oz - 25% Off Buy one and get 2000 points.

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Walgreens Chex Mix Tide 7-Up 66

For the Mommas

JULY 18, 2016

sign up] -use $3/1 Contact Lens Solution, Opti-Free, or Clear Care (Walgreens, July) [2-ct. OR LESS if you have more rewards Earn: 2000 ($2.00) Balance Rewards Points Final Price: FREE after rewards and coupon. Room Spray] -use 2000 ($2.00) Balance Rewards Points from transaction #1 Out of Pocket: $5.00

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Advil Glade Colgate Scope 40

For the Mommas

JULY 28, 2014

Earn: 2000 ($2.00) Balance Reward points Transaction #2: Buy Crest Toothpaste, 4.6-6.2oz: 8/9/14 (RA Video Values, July). Out of Pocket: $0.99 Earn: $2.00 ECBs wyb 2 Transaction #3: Buy Suave body wash 12 oz., $1.49 Buy Bic disposables 3-10 ct., $6.99 Limit 1 -use $1/1 Suave Kids Hair or Body Wash, exp.

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Crest Purell 7-Up Rewards 55

For the Mommas

JULY 9, 2016

8/15/16 (RP 07/10/16) $2/2 Blink Tears, Complete Multipurpose Solution, Blink-N-Clean Drops, or Revitalens Multipurpose Solution (Walgreens, July) [0.34-oz. Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Beauty Supplements or Probiotics, select varieties - B1G1 50% OFF 2000 ($2.00) Balance Rewards Points wyb 2. Blink Tears; 12-oz.

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Walgreens L'Oreal General Mills 7-Up 53

For the Mommas

JULY 8, 2014

each) Get back 2000 Points ($2.00) WYB 2 $1.50/1 each) Get back 2000 Points ($2.00) WYB 2 $1.50/1 CVS CVS Baby Wipes 12-360 ct., BOGO 50% off ANY Pampers Jumbo Pk., 2/$18 $10 GAS CARD WYB $30 $1.50/1 1 Pampers Cruisers Diapers Printable $1.50/1 1 Pampers Baby Dry printable $1.50/1

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Price Pampers Huggies Movers 63

For the Mommas

JULY 15, 2014

8/9/14 (RA Video Values, July) $1/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers printable $1.50/1 8/9/14 (RA Video Values, July) $1/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers printable $1.50/1 Buy one and get 2000 points. . $7 $0.50/1 KMART Huggies Big Pack Diapers 42-92 ct., Pull-Ups 38-56 ct., $7 $0.50/1

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Movers Price Huggies Economy 51

For the Mommas

JULY 2, 2016

1 Johnson & Johnson Band-Aid Bandages (Walgreens, July) [100-ct.] $2.50/1 1 Neosporin Plus Maximum Strength Ointment (Walgreens, July) [1-oz.] 1 Listerine Floss or Flosser Product printable Box Fan, 20 in - PRICES VARY 2000 ($2.00) Balance Rewards Points wyb 1. each Limit 4 After Monday: 3/$12 or $5.99

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Walgreens Band-Aid Gillette July 53

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 26, 2011

1/1 Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation All You Magazine, July Issue (exp 8/31/2011). Lever Bar 2000 8 pk B1G1 Free. $1/1 1/1 Lever 2000 Bar Soap (IE) or (FF). . $2/1 Volume Accelerator Mascara or any Rimmel Coupon. $3/1 3/1 Rimmel Accelerator Mascara or Serum All You Magazine, Sept Issue (exp 10/31/2011). $1/1

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August Watches Video 2011 80

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 19, 2011

8/31/11 ( ALL YOU July ’11) - $1/1 Coppertone Product printable - $1/1 Coppertone Suncare Product printable =$5.99 8/28/11 (RP 07/31/11) Caress, Dove or Lever Bar Soap $7 - $1/1 Lever 2000 Product printable $1/1 Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar, exp. 9/18/11 (SS 08/07/11) -$2/1 Schick Hydro Refill, exp. 9/18/11 (SS 08/07/11) =$1.49

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Pine-Sol CVS Excedrin Dove 69

For the Mommas

JULY 5, 2014

Get back 2000 Points ($2.00) WYB 2 Excludes Clinical Strength. Get back 2000 points ($2.00). 7/26/14 (Walgreens, July) $2/1 Citracal Product, exp. each) Get back 2000 Points ($2.00 ) WYB 2. each) Get back 2000 Points ($2.00) WYB 2. 7/26/14 (Walgreens, July). 7/26/14 (Walgreens, July).

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Walgreens Tide 7-Up Bounce 53

For the Mommas

JULY 16, 2016

2000 ($2.00) Balance Rewards Points wyb 1. 8/7/16 (SS 06/26/16 R) [10-oz.+] $3/1 Contact Lens Solution, Opti-Free, or Clear Care (Walgreens, July) [2-ct. .+ 8/7/16 (SS 06/26/16 R) [10-oz.+] $3/1 Contact Lens Solution, Opti-Free, or Clear Care (Walgreens, July) [2-ct. after coupon. Buy (1) Dozen Large Eggs $.79.

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Walgreens Band-Aid July L'Oreal 40

Saving Everyday

JULY 20, 2013

1/1 Cottonelle Fresh Care Wipes (Walgreens, July). and also use $2/1 Bausch & Lomb Soothe Eye Drops (Walgreens, July). and also use $2/1 Boston Multi-Action Solution (Walgreens, July). and also use $2/1 Biotrue Multi-Purpose Solution (Walgreens, July). . $1/1 9/30/13 ( ALL YOU July ’13). . each wyb 2.

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Walgreens Arm and Hammer Glade 7-Up 40

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Men’s Wearhouse: Get $40 off a prom tux or suit rental through July 3 with this printable coupon. Dell Refurbished Computers: Take $600 off servers of $2000 or more with code SERVER $600 through Feb. OneHanesPlace: Save $10 off purchases of $50 or more through Feb. New device payment is required and upgrades are excluded.

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2016 Feb Clothing and Accessories Freebies 100

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 27, 2012

. $3/1 Kotex Tampons (50 ct.) or Maxi Pads (28-40 ct.) 1/1 LifeSavers Peg Bags (6.25-7 Gummies (15.6 Storybook #5201. $1/1 1/1 Living Solutions 13W/60W Equivalent CFL Bulb (4 pk.) 1/1 L’Oreal Colour Riche or Infallible Lip Cosmetics #5317. $1/1 1/1 L’Oreal Colour Riche Nail Color #5346. $1/1 1/1 L’Oreal Eye Cosmetics #5315. $2/1

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Walgreens July 2012 A&W 45

For the Mommas

JULY 19, 2014

7/26/14 (Walgreens, July) $2.49 7/26/14 (Walgreens, July) $2.49 7/26/14 (Walgreens, July). 7/26/14 (Walgreens, July) $5/1 Wal-itin or Wal-Zyr Allergy Relief,exp. 7/26/14 (Walgreens, July) $5/1 Wal-itin or Wal-Zyr Allergy Relief,exp. Buy one, get 2000 points. each Buy 2, get 2000 points.

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Walgreens 7-Up Glade Huggies 73

Couponing 101

JULY 13, 2013

These are the best deals at Walgreens for the week of July 14th – 20th, 2013. Lever 2000 Body Wash or Bar Soap $4.99; Earn 1,000 Balance Reward Points - $1/1 Lever 2000 Product Printable Coupon = $2.99 Balance Rewards Point System: 1,000 Points = $1 Credit into your Balance Rewards account.

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Chex Mix Dr. Pepper Starburst Mitchum 67

Saving In Akron

JUNE 29, 2011

8/31/11 ( ALL YOU July '11). 1/1 Lever 2000 Bar Soap printable or printable. 1/1 Lever 2000 Product printable. through July 20th. through July 20th. Huggies Little Swimmers (10-12 ct.), $6.49. $1/1 1/1 Huggies Little Swimmers printable or printable. $2/1 2/1 Huggies Item printable. 7/31 ( ALL YOU Jun). $1/1

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Giant Eagle Wish Bone Double Coupons Dove 160

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 23, 2011

12/31/11 ( ALL YOU July ’11). - $1/1 Reach Toothbrushes August RA printable. - $1/1 Listerine (1L) or Listerine Pocket Packs (72 ct.) 2000 Flushes. - $1/1 2000 Flushes Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner printable. -$1/1 1/1 2000 Flushes Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner, exp. 1 2000 Flushes, exp. 2/2 Reach Toothbrush, exp.

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Raisin Bran Herbal Essence Trident Gum 2000 56

Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

10-1-11 ( Cooking Light , July). 12/31/11 ( ALL YOU July '11). 1/1 Lever 2000 Product printable or printable. $1/1 1/1 Lever 2000 Bar Soap printable. $1/1 . $1/1 Turkey Hill Light Recipe Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, or No Sugar Added Ice Cream, exp. after coupon. Folgers Coffee (22.6-33.9 1/2 Folgers Product printable.

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Giant Eagle Mr. Clean Toll House Raisin Bran 160

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 6, 2011

1/2 M&M’s Brand Chocolate Candies 7/24/2011 RP Insert (exp 9/4/2011). + $1/2 Mars M&M’s Candies Rite Aid Video Values, July. 2 Kotex Products Coupon. + $1/1 Kotex Products Rite Aid Video Values Coupon, August. + $1/2 Kotex Products Rite Aid Video Values Coupon, July. 1/1 Lever 2000 Bar Soap Coupon or (FireFox).

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General Mills 2011 7-Up Arm and Hammer 55

Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2013

Buy 2, Get 2000 Points (=$2.00). $1/1 2/1 Almay Face and Eye Cosmetics (Walgreens, July). $1/1 Lever 2000 Body Wash 16.9oz or Bar Soap 8pk $4.99. 1/1 Lever 2000 Product printable. Buy 1, Get 2000 Points (=$2.00). $2/1 2/1 Biotrue Multi-Purpose Solution (Walgreens, July). $3/1 Best Deals. 2.7oz $1.99.

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Walgreens OcuVite Kelloggs Pop Tarts 51

For the Mommas

JULY 18, 2015

each 2000 ($2.00) points wyb 3 . 2000 ($2.00) points wyb 1. 7/25/15 (Walgreens, July). 7/25/15 (Walgreens, July) [8.5-oz. 7/25/15 (Walgreens, July) [27-oz. 7/25/15 (Walgreens, July) Final Price: $9.99 7/25/15 (Walgreens, July) Final Price: $4.99 Final Price: $5.49 minis or 6-oz.

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Walgreens L'Oreal Band-Aid Advil 40

Saving Everyday

JULY 6, 2013

Buy 2, Get 2000 Points (=$2.00). $2/1 Buy 1, Get 2000 Points (=$2.00). $3/1 Insect Control (Walgreens, July). $4/2 1/1 Angel Soft Bath Tissue (Walgreens, July). 8/2 Huggies Little Movers, Snug & Dry or Little Movers Slip-On Diapers (Walgreens, July). $3/1 1/1 Revlon Lip Cosmetics (Walgreens, July). $2/1

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Walgreens Tide 7-Up Points 45

Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2013

The following deals are valid Sunday, 7/14/2013 through Saturday, 7/20/2013: July Video Values will be available to watch 6/30/2013 thr0ugh 7/27/2013 and expire on 8/10/2013. 8/18/13 (SS 07/14/13 R). + $2/1 Revlon Nearly Naked Makeup (RA Video Values, July). 8/31/13 ( ALL YOU July ’13). $1/2 1/1 Revlon Eye Product, exp.

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Gold Bond 7-Up Video Band-Aid 40

For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2016

2000 ($2.00) BALANCE REWARDS WHEN YOU BUY 3 Boost High Protein, Plus, or Glucose Control Nutritional Drinks, 6 pk - $9.99 $3/1 BOOST Nutritional Drink or Drink Mix Printable $1.50/1 Nescafe Taster's Choice Instant Coffee, 7 oz - $6.99 $1/1 Nescafe Taster's Choice Instant Coffee (Walgreens, July) [7-oz.].

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Walgreens Chex Mix Band-Aid 7-Up 40

Couponing 101

JULY 14, 2012

These are the best deals at CVS for the week of July 15th – 21st, 2012. If you’re new, please read Couponing Terms and Abbreviations and CVS 101 before continuing. Scan your Extra Care card at the CVS Coupon Machine and get a coupon for $4 off any $20 purchase! Coupon is available Sunday (7/15) through Wednesday (7/18) only.

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Edge Shaving Gel Arm and Hammer CVS Right Guard 75

Couponing 101

JUNE 25, 2011

These are the best deals at CVS for the week of June 26th – July 2nd, 2011. If you’re new, please read Couponing Terms and Abbreviations and CVS 101 before continuing. RepHresh Brilliant pH Tampons, 18 ct. 6.79, Earn $6.79 in ECBs (Limit 1). - $1/1 RepHresh Brilliant pH Tampons Printable Coupon. Free + $1 Profit.

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John Frieda Raisin Bran CVS Blue Diamond 74

For the Mommas

JULY 11, 2015

each 2000 ($2.00) points wyb 4. 7/25/15 (Walgreens, July) [9.9 7/25/15 (Walgreens, July) [28-ct. 7/25/15 (Walgreens, July) [20-ct. 7/25/15 (Walgreens, July) [2-pk.]. 7/25/15 (Walgreens, July) $2/1 L'Oreal Face Cosmetics, exp. 7/25/15 (Walgreens, July) Final Price: $2.99 M&Ms, 9.9-12.6oz:

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Walgreens Chex Mix Raisin Bran L'Oreal 40

Saving In Akron

JULY 27, 2011

or Lever 2000 Body Wash (18 oz.), 1/1 Lever 2000 Product printable or printable. $1/1 –Lever 2000 Soap (6 Bar), 2/$7 ($5.39 1/1 Lever 2000 Product printable or printable. $1/1 1/1 Lever 2000 Bar Soap printable. 8/31/11 ( ALL YOU July '11). $1/1 . $1/1 Dove Visible Care Body Wash printable. $1/1

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Giant Eagle General Mills 7-Up Raisin Bran 200

For the Mommas

AUGUST 25, 2012

each after coupon Lever 2000 Bar Soap Buy One get Second Free $1/1 Lever 2000 Bar Soap or Body Wash printable. Walgreens July Coupon Book. . - $5.99 $0.50/1 1 Huggies Baby Wipes, exp. 9/8/12 (SS 08/12/12) $5.49 9/8/12 (SS 08/12/12) $1.50/1 1 Huggies Little Movers, Little Snugglers or Overnites Diapers, exp.

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Walgreens Visine General Mills Velveeta 53

Saving In Akron

AUGUST 24, 2011

–Lever 2000 or Dove Men's Body Wash, 2/$6. $1/1 1/1 Lever 2000 Product printable or printable. $1/1 9/30/11 ( ALL YOU July '11). $2/2 8/31/11 ( ALL YOU July '11). FREE Dove Men+Care Antiperspirant or Deodorant wyb Dove Ultimate or Clinical Protection Women's Deodorant, exp. 8/28/11 (RP 07/31/11).

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Giant Eagle GE Edy's Cat Food 178