Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
I remember when I moved in with my boyfriend out of my parent’s house, I was blissfully ignorant of all of the things I needed to buy. My mom sat down with me and made a budget, but I didn’t really think about the extra expenses that people that live on their own need to purchase. Of course, there are the obvious things, like pots, pans, dishes and cutlery.
Simply CVS
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Here is the CVS ad scan preview for the week of November 18, 2012. This is a huge, FOUR day pre-black Friday ad. Apparently this is CVS's big Thanksgiving week sale paper. There will be a Three day ad coming out, too. You can see if there are any printable coupons you'd like to print for items on sale at RedPlum, SmartSource, Coupon Network or Coupons.
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Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
This recipe serves 4 - 6 people. Adjust the ingredients to make more gravy for a larger crowd. Turkey Gravy. Ingredients. 3 - 4 tablespoons turkey fat and drippings leftover from your roasting pan. 3 tablespoons flour. 2 cups turkey stock. Instructions. 1. In a saute pan, heat the turkey fat over medium heat. 2. Add 3 Tbsp flour to the fat and whisk together to prevent burning and to form a paste, about 2 minutes.
Nicoles Nickels
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
I had my 7th birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese in 1983 (I tried to find a picture of the party but gave up after the first box I went through this morning)! I remember it being a magical place to me and I know it is now for Noah too! My mom used to tell us that she only had $10 and would show us how she left her other cash at home. That way once the $10 was up it was time to go and we couldn’t complain or try to stay longer since we knew she only had the $10!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Most people do not enjoy their daily commute to and from work. In fact, many hate it even more than wasting all day at a job when they could be out having fun and enjoying life. Of course, we all like having a roof over our heads and food on the table, so working is a necessary evil. But a long commute spent in gridlock each day is like adding insult to injury.
Simply CVS
NOVEMBER 9, 2012
Click image for full ad. Here are the coupon match-ups available as of today for the 4-day CVS Black Friday "Week" ad (Sunday 11/18 thru Wednesday 11/21). There is a SmartSource insert scheduled for 11/18 which may have coupons in it and also more printables may become available, I'll try to keep this post updated with any new coupons. Sarah will also be doing some fun scenarios for us so.
Couponing 101
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Remember, you can use 1 Manufacturer Coupon AND 1 Target Coupon PER ITEM! It might be beneficial to print and carry a copy of Target’s Coupon Policy with you to the store. Buy 1 Glade Room Spray $2.50 AND Buy 4 Glade Jar Candles $2.50 ea. Buy 5 Glade Products and Earn a $5 Target Gift Card - $1/1 Glade Target Printable Coupon AND - $1/2 Glade Target Printable Coupon AND - 55¢/1 Glade Spray Printable Coupon AND - (2) $1.50/2 Glade Candles Printable Coupon = 39&
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
I’m not much into budgeting. It’s true that what I do with money technically amounts to a budgeting technique, but the idea of a traditional budget has never appealed to me. It’s more of a mindset thing. Instead, I have a spending plan mentality. It’s a lot like a budget, and many people have told me they think that it’s a budget.
Simply CVS
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Here is the CVS ad scan preview for the week of November 11, 2012. You can see if there are any printable coupons you'd like to print for items on sale at RedPlum, SmartSource, Coupon Network or Coupons. Remember, you can almost always print two of each coupon. If you'd like to find other current coupons for CVS sale items check out these instructions on.
Saving Cents With Sense
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
With the holidays approaching, I could not have asked for a better time to review the Hoover Windtunnel Air Bagless Upright. Even though we have hard floors throughout my home, we have a lot of rugs in our rooms to keep our feet warm in the cold winter. I had never tried a Hoover before, but must say I really enjoy this one! My daughter’s rug seems to get the worst damage in the house because it is a baby pink color, so dirt unfortunately clings to it.
Couponing 101
NOVEMBER 9, 2012
There will be TWO inserts in this Sunday’s newspaper – 1 Smartsource (SS) and 1 Redplum (RP). Head over to Sunday Coupon Preview to see a complete list of the coupons coming out! Some great coupons to look forward to: $1/1 Alouette Brie Cheese. $1.50/1 Beneful Brand Dog Food Bag. $3/1 Carvel Ice Cream Cake. $2/1 Clairol Natural Instincts Product. $1/1 El Monterey Snacks Bag. $2 off Fresh Beef when you buy Wholly Guacamole. $1/2 Toblerone Chocolate Bar or Bag. $10/1 Breeze 2 Meter. $1
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 4, 2012
This week I received a question from a reader about how to deal with her boyfriend’s family financial situation. Here is her question: My boyfriend has an older brother that lost his job and was losing his home (their childhood home). At the time he was living with his brother – paying him rent and helping with bills. He didn’t want their childhood home to be taken so he purchased the home from his brother telling him that he could stay there until he got back on his feet- paying whatever
Simply CVS
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Subscribe to All You magazine for a great supply of coupons. "Every issue of All You is full of valuable coupons, healthy recipes, affordable fashion advice, and tips that will surely make these holidays unforgettable!" Each month All You Magazine has between $50 and $100 worth of coupons. Often these are coupons with much higher value than the average insert coupons and with longer expiration.
Birmingham Bargain Mom
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
This is a massive list of free offers, food, dinners, appetizers, attractions and services veterans and military can check out Saturday through Monday. Share this with your military friends, check it out here.
Couponing 101
NOVEMBER 9, 2012
Walmart has this Crayola Plan n Fold Art Studio marked down to $19 (reg. price $39). This is a fabulous price on a hot toy this Holiday season. You can’t find it for much less than $30 online or in-store. Choose in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs. See more great Christmas gift ideas. Thanks, Surviving The Stores ! Don’t miss out on these HOT offers!
Nicoles Nickels
NOVEMBER 3, 2012
Name of Product: Energizer Change Your Clock Change Your Battery. Description of Product: “This year the time change is on November 4 and it also marks the 25th anniversary of the annual Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® program. Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are once again working with local fire departments nationwide to raise awareness on the importance of working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in helping to keep families safe in th
Simply CVS
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
ROLLING EXTRA BUCKS Here are the best deals to roll your extra bucks onto for the CVS weekly ad of 11/11/2012. Each week Sarah makes a list of the extra buck deals that will use up the least extra bucks which makes them the best to roll current extra bucks onto. I've decided to share the list with all of you as many have asked which deals are to best to roll into.
Saving Cents With Sense
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Back by Popular Demand! I am having another Walmart Gift Card Giveaway! Have you been enjoying the Saving Cents With Sense Fan Appreciation 22 Days of Giveaways ! We are officially 14 days away from Black Friday Sales for 2012 and below are some of the most recent Black Friday Ad’s been released! Walmart Black Friday Ad 2012. Best Buy Black Friday Ad 2012.
Couponing 101
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Looking for some Thanksgiving recipes? Mr. Food is currently offering a FREE eCookbook: The Ultimate Thanksgiving. It contains “40 must-have recipes to make your Holiday spectacular.” You’ll find appetizer, side dish, main dish, dessert, leftover, and gravy recipes inside. Yum. I’m getting hungry just thinking about some of these Thanksgiving recipes!
Nicoles Nickels
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
We love using our grill and living in south Florida can pretty much grill all year round. When I lived up north I remember grilling after Thanksgiving on those crisp days when the sky was blue and while it was cold you didn’t want to stop grilling for the year yet! This grill stone pizza set from Mr. Bar-B-Q was a lot of fun! We set up a make your own pizza bar and everyone created a pizza with the toppings they wanted!
Simply CVS
NOVEMBER 9, 2012
CVS has select food items on sale the week of 11/18 (four day sale S - W) for 10/$10 (you don't have to buy 10 to get that price). They show in the ad Lindsay Olives, some stores will not have them, but many will. There is this new printable coupon this morning for $1 off 1 any Lindsay so makes for some free Olives for Thanksgiving (or donating). $1.00 off Lindsay Olives product.
Saving Cents With Sense
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
You all know that I love to find a deal, but I also want to find quality products for my family. That’s why I try hard to focus on healthy foods, including organic or all natural products. Of course, it can be a challenge make sure you are finding a deal on these things, but one thing I have noticed in the past several years is there is a perception that healthy products are more expensive, when in actuality, many times they are the same price (or even cheaper!).
Couponing 101
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Sunflower Market recently merged with Sprouts Farmers Market! Sprouts Farmers Market is a natural grocery store with locations in California, Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. Keep in mind that prices will vary by region, so verify these sales with your online ad. Chobani Greek Yogurt $1 - 30¢/1 Chobani Printable Coupon = 70¢ Fresh Cranberries (12 oz.) $1 (Friday - Sunday Only) Golden Ripe Pineapples $1 (Friday - Sunday Only) Cascade Fresh Sour Cream $2.49 - Buy 1 Get 1 Fr
Nicoles Nickels
NOVEMBER 4, 2012
Name of Product: SentrySafe Pink 1200 Fire Chest. Where to Buy: at Walmart and Academy stores nationwide. Price of Product: $19.97. Description of Product: “Compact and versatile, the SentrySafe Fire Chest is popular worldwide. The 1200 protects your family’s most important paper documents, media and valuables from fire damage. SentrySafe is proud to offer this special pink edition and donate to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
Simply CVS
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Two coupon insert this Sunday, 11/11: SmartSource & RedPlum. In my need to save time, I no longer am posting the detailed lists of Sunday coupon inserts. I'll post this reminder each week and you can easily click the banner to see the previews at Sunday Coupon Preview.
Saving Cents With Sense
NOVEMBER 9, 2012
With the hectic schedule of holiday shopping upon us, I know that many (like me) are still looking for deals on things that we need (not just on the wish list), so that is why I was excited to see the new Huggies Coupons and CVS Deal available. With 2 kiddos still in diapers, I am constantly looking for diaper deals! If you haven’t printed your coupons yet, you still can: $2 off Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers. $1.50 off Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers.
Couponing 101
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Wow, with Thanksgiving coming up there are TONS of great new printable coupons popping up! Here are a whole bunch of new ones, in addition to the Thanksgiving coupons I posted recently: B2G1 Free Milky Way Brand Bars Printable Coupon {HOT}. B1G1 Free Scotch-Brite Botanical Disinfecting Wipes Printable Coupon {HOT}. $1.75/1 Bird’s Eye Voila! Frozen Entree Printable Coupon {HOT}. $2/1 Hormel Cure 81 Boneless Ham Printable Coupon. $1/1 Hormel Country Crock Side Dish Printable Coupon. $1/1 H
Nicoles Nickels
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
I am always on the lookout for shortcuts for dinner prep. After a long day’s work who wants to spend hours in the kitchen? I love to cook and often make more elaborate meals on the weekends but during the week forget it! These Minute Steamers are a definite go-to. I loved the fried rice and the broccoli and cheese rice the best but every variety we tried was delicious.
Simply CVS
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Did you pick up any good deals from the CVS Weekly Ad of 11/4? We'd love to hear about your shopping trip. If you blog about your shopping trip I'd love for you to put a link to your post (a link back would be appreciated, but is not necessary); and if you don't blog please leave a comment below letting us know what you got. I really enjoy seeing what others get and it is a great way for new.
Saving Cents With Sense
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Have you ordered your holiday cards yet? That is on my to-do list this week, especially with some of the great card deals we are seeing. But, after you order your cards, don’t forget about labels – that make sending your holiday cards so much easier (plus, I love having holiday labels as opposed to the regular address labels I use all year long). Good news is that Lovable Labels has a holiday pack, which includes holiday Address Labels and Gift Seals (and they match!).
Couponing 101
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
If you need help with abbreviations, please reference this post: Couponing Terms & Abbreviations. Remember that Walmart prices will vary from store to store. The prices for these items may be slightly higher or lower at your store. Here are some of the great deals you can pick up at Walmart right now: Kraft Cool Whip Whipped Toppings 97¢ - $1/2 Kraft Cool Whip Whipped Toppings Printable Coupon = 47¢ ea.
Nicoles Nickels
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
I first tried the Michael Angelo’s microwave meals at BlogHer in 2011 and LOVED them! They are so hearty and authentic tasting. My favorite was the eggplant parmesan and I was happy that it tasted just like the dish from one of my favorite Italian restaurants! They are so easy to make and I love having them on hand to make on a busy weeknight when I want something that tastes delicious but doesn’t take a lot of time or effort!
Simply CVS
NOVEMBER 9, 2012
Below are deal scenarios for the CVS ad for the week of 11/11 for shoppers just starting their CVS shopping adventure or who do not have any or many extra bucks on hand and do not want to spend much cash. There are scenarios for $5 out of pocket cash and $10 out of pocket cash. You can save the extra bucks left from the last transaction for next week’s extra buck deals and have even less out.
Saving With Shellie
NOVEMBER 9, 2012
Veterans Day is Sunday (11/11) and there are tons and tons of great deals for Veterans and Active-duty service members. A few are even available for the general pubic. Here’s a roundup of all the best deals. :: Applebee’s. Veterans and Active-Duty service members can get a free meal at Applebee’s on 11/11. There is a special dine-in only Veterans Day menu featuring seven of its favorite items.
Couponing 101
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Wow! There are so many great FREE eBooks available today, I couldn’t pick just one to share with you! Here are some of my favorites available to download FREE right now: Thanksgiving Recipes with Coffee: A Seasonal Collection of Gourmet Thanksgiving Recipes, Turkey Tips and Thanksgiving Snacks by Billy Taylor (reg. $3.57)! “In this book you will learn how to prepare and cook the perfect Thanksgiving turkey meal with all the trimmings, plus get a good laugh in the process, courtesy of Amazon best
Saving Cents With Sense
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
New Jimmy Deal coupons are available this morning to help you save on breakfast. $0.75 off any ONE (1) Jimmy Dean Crumbles. $0.75 off ONE (1) Jimmy Dean Snack Size Sandwich. $0.55 off any ONE (1) Jimmy Dean Bowl. $1.00 off 1 Jimmy Dean Pancake & Sausage Product. Good news is that Jimmy Dean sandwiches are part of the Fry’s (Kroger) Mega event this week, so you can use a coupon to score a great deal there – or at Walmart if you are price-matching.
Simply CVS
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
A re-posting on how to save even more while shopping at CVS. Beginning to save money at CVS takes just a few basic steps. Here is an archived post from Simply CVS that will help new CVS shoppers understand the basics to couponing at CVS. Here are the basics that make it possible to save money while shopping at CVS. Sign up for a CVS Extra Care Card.
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