Couponing 101

MAY 19, 2020

If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to kick off the summer and celebrate the holiday, help your kids try out these seven fun Memorial Day crafts! We like this project because the results can look so pretty and festive that you could hang one (or a few) up on your front porch to celebrate any patriotic holiday.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2014 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. It’s so great to watch kids open holiday presents up – they get so excited! I am so excited to have my beautiful 3 babies to share the holidays with this year!

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

I’m not advocating anyone to over-spend or buy things that we wouldn’t normally spend money on this month and holiday season, especially if we don’t have the funds. Find the FREE holiday adventure. There are so many free opportunities this month for holiday fun. Shop the After Holiday Sales.

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Coupons Do Work

MAY 10, 2016

Whenever there is a holiday that means sales, deals and freebies. Tons of retailers participate in Memorial Day sales by offering good deals, awesome pricing, deep discounts and exclusive coupons for several days leading up to the holiday and sometimes post holiday. Military ID or veterans discharge papers required.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

This is a great time to stock up on holiday ribbon and wrap. Craft Storage, Rolling Carts and Totes – 60% off Expressions and Holiday Tabletop Frames – 60% off Celebrate It Christmas Ribbon Bow-Tique – $.89-$3.89 Celebrate It Christmas Handmade Holidays Craft Ornaments – $.29-$2.99

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

One way to track you spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. Will there be events or activities that could cause an unexpected expense? Check out your local town’s calendar to find free entertainment and activities. Say that 5 times!).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 6, 2012

Most patrons use paper towels and cleaner (non-eco friendly cleaner) to clean the machines, which not only sprays toxic chemicals into the air for other patrons to breath in, but also uses a whole bunch of paper unnecessarily. Hiking Hiking is a great activity in the spring and summer for several reasons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. If you have children, let them invite some of their friends over so that it will feel even more like a group activity. Take Day Trips. Be Treasure Hunters. Have a Field Day.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

If kids at the party have seen “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown,” they’ll probably already be familiar with the activity and be eager to give it a try. Pumpkin Drop Game via Get Your Holiday On. To play, kids use empty toilet paper rolls to balance balls decorated like pumpkins.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

When the holidays are over, when the toys are old and tossed aside, when the wind and snow are howling outside, and the kids are wailing “ I’m bored” what can you do to entertain and educate them? Here are five – no or low cost examples of things to do that actively involve you and your child in learning and bonding experiences.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

Have a budding artist on your holiday shopping list? About: Set includes a projector, 124 slides, 6 markers, 10 sheets of paper and a flip book. This kit is a perfect travel or rainy day activity. This kit is a perfect travel or rainy day activity. This kit is a great activity for one child or a small group.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Once again, I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2015 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. Nestled inside the soft rubber nose of each rocket is a rugged LED light, activated by an on/off switch. Product Price: $39.99. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

This magazine is loaded with tips and articles for looking, feeling, and living your best; recipes, relationships, health, beauty, fashion, and more; inspired holiday décor and activities. Mamasource is also offering $30 of Holiday Photo Cards, Invitations and Announcements from PhotoAffections.com for $10 !

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 22, 2014

A sensory bin is the perfect activity for encouraging such skills, and making your own is easy and inexpensive. Paper hearts. Your dollar store will have many themed options, and your own kitchen will have many of the utensils that make this activity fun. It is a fun activity that is both frugal and educational!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Take a look below at how you can make a Thankful Tree and really ring in the Thanksgiving holiday right. Green, brown, yellow, and red construction paper. On your construction paper, make some leaf outlines. This is a fun activity your family can enjoy together, revisiting each night before you settle in for dinner or bedtime.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

I’m excited about the $2 wrapping paper and the $1.99 Christmas Wrapping Paper – $2. Juniors’ Holiday Tees – $5. Mega Activity Sets (Assorted) – $5. Pillow Pet Pee Wes will make cute stocking stuffers. Here are the best deals from the Five Below Black Friday Ad 2015. Pillow Pet Pee Wees: $1.99.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Activity desk for kids is made from durable plastic material. 12″ Starter roll of paper included. Three paint cups, three brushes, eraser, and paper roll holder. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . Crayola desk provides large work areas. Dry erase surface.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2012

If you are set on sending out paper invitations, try looking for boxed invitation sets rather than getting invitations printed. A fun idea is to have a potluck cocktail party where all the guests bring their favorite holiday themed cocktail recipe and ingredients. Pre-Party Expenses. You can ask an older child to act as a babysitter.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 3, 2013

to our holiday parties today: Staying chic… Pair a classic sundress with some sweet sandals and you’re ready to go. (We Getting active… Going swimming? Don’t forget your awesome Kate Spade Saturday Paper Straws ($7) or their Cooler Tote , which is pricier at $110 but worth every penny!

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Activity desk for kids is made from durable plastic material. 12″ Starter roll of paper included. Three paint cups, three brushes, eraser, and paper roll holder. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . Crayola desk provides large work areas. Dry erase surface.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Credit to Paper Coterie. Holiday Freebies. Purina Dog Chow Active Life Sample. It’s Friday, Check out what’s free. Free Credits & Free Points. Amazon Credit. York Photo 60 Free Prints . Target Giftcard. Free Halloween Bingo Downloads. Free Lego Monster Fighter Accesories Pack. Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Free $50 BJ's Gift Card w/New 2-Year Activation Any Line of Service – Free w/Activation. Charmin Strong Toilet Paper – $5.00. Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet Paper – $5.00 Puffs Tissue Paper (8-Pk. Bounty Paper Towel Rolls (Print) – $4.00 Bounty Paper Towel Rolls (Print) – $4.00

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. I keep it simple with pen and paper by using a menu/grocery list clip board. My menu goes on the left side of the paper and my shopping list goes on the right side. Get the family involved.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

I actively do all of the tips below and my grocery spending regularly fits into our budget and my family eats quality meals for a fraction of the price. 10 Paper Products to Cross off your grocery list. Stock up and save with pre-holiday grocery sales. After-Holiday clearance sales aren’t just about gift wrap.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 25, 2016

A sensory bin is the perfect activity for encouraging such skills, and making your own is easy and inexpensive. Paper hearts. Your dollar store will have many themed options, and your own kitchen will have many of the utensils that make this activity fun. It is a fun activity that is both frugal and educational!

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Kroger does not permit customers to stack e-coupons with paper manufacturer coupons. Customers choosing to participate in the digital coupons are required to have an active online account with a valid, associated shopper card. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

You can go the all-traditional way with pen and paper (or a nice Moleskine notebook). When it comes to writing entries I actually encourage you to do it daily (it’s a nice relaxation activity, by the way). He’s all about active living and being involved in some kind of physical activity every day.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Take a look below at how to make your very own and your home will be looking ready for the holidays in no time. This is a perfect activity to do with your kiddos while they are out of school. We had a star embellishment in our crafting scraps, but if you don’t just use a foil star sticker or cut one from paper.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Image Arts Boxed Holiday Cards - $3.99 Image Arts Boxed Holiday Cards - $5.99 Liferack Core Activity monitor - $49.99 -$10.00 Paper Products - $9.99 Charmin Bathroom Tissue, 16 Rolls or Bounty Paper Towels 8 Rolls. 1 Bounty Paper Towels printable $0.25/1 12/15/13 (P&G 12/01/13).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

We have a week long Grandma Money Camp during which we have activities, games, books, movies and lessons about things related to personal finance. To do so, at their ages, I thought the project needed to involve activity and be something that someone close to them would love to get.

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Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 21, 2011

3/31/12 (Deliciously Simple Holiday Recipes) $0.50/2 after coupon ++Holiday Milk Chocolate Kisses, Jingles or Holiday Milk Chocolate or Peanut M&M's (9.9-12.6 after coupon ++Holiday Milk Chocolate Kisses, Jingles or Holiday Milk Chocolate or Peanut M&M's (9.9-12.6 1 Brawny Paper Towel, exp.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

Brother Personal 575 Plain-Paper Fax - $19.99 FitBit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband - $99.99 FitBit One Wireless Activity & Sleep Tracker - $99.99 FitBit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker - $59.99 FitBit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband - $99.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5"

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 3, 2012

It was tough to find the time to come up with engaging hands-on activities, let alone get the materials. The menorah was very fun and he had a good time gluing the tissue paper onto each cylinder to make a mosaic look. You can win your choice of holiday Kiwi Crate – Handmade Hanukkah or Craft Christmas! Enter the Giveaway!

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Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 9, 2011

1 Dove Men+Care Body Wash, Body and Face Bar or Active Clean Shower Tool, exp. 3/31/12 (Deliciously Simple Holiday Recipes) $0.27 B1G1 W Candy (13-16 oz.) - 2/$2.99 (with in ad coupon) Nestle Holiday Candy (8 or 11 oz.) - 2/$5 $1.25/2 1 Sparkle Paper Towels, exp. 1 Sparkle 2 Giant Roll Paper Towels, exp.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

With the holidays right around the corner, Amazon’s Lightning Deals are featuring tons of electronics. Deals Around Town Amazon Baby Holiday Kids Toys' Today’s deals features products from Nikon, Armasight, and many more. If you aren’t familiar with Amazon Lightning Deals , these are offers that take place for a limited amount of time.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 30, 2014

And as I type this post on December 28, 2014 I am sitting in my dining room that also works as a make-shift office, books piled high, papers strewn over the buffet, rolls of gift wrap lying against the wall, and our extra chairs from Christmas breakfast still haven’t been put away. The room (and my home) is a complete mess.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Are you in a panic, wondering what to do about those left on your holiday shopping list? DIY gifts so you can calm down and enjoy the rest of the holiday season. The peppermint scent is invigorating and perfect for the holidays! Magic BBQ Rub via Stone Gable Everyone has a foodie on her holiday list!

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