Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Who doesn't love Hot Chocolate at wintertime? I used to keep a box of hot cocoa packets in my cupboards, but not anymore. Two ingredients are all you need to warm up on those blustery winter days. My ratio is 2 cups of milk to 3/4 cup of chocolate chips. My little sauce pan only holds two cups of milk at a time. I had some milk chocolate chips on hand, but I'm sure this will be just as tasty with semi-sweet or dark, depending on your preference.

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Simply CVS

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Well, I had the opportunity to have my card scanned two more times and grab three more vitamins for another money making trip this week--my third. There were still vitamins left on the shelf. This turned into a great week for me--increasing my CVS spending power by grabbing more CVS gift cards. This trip I only had a $10 extra buck so I didn't use it, I used a GC earned earlier instead.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Have you been watching the markets lately? If you are getting into investing then you should be keeping up with how the stock market is doing each day or at least week to week. For those of us that are buy and hold investors, checking in on the market’s performance on a month to month basis is usually good enough. However, you should be informed of big economic movements like what is happening in Europe right now with Greece and the PIGS.

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Taxes Real Estate Europe Economical 198

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Name of Product: Oral-B ProfessionalCare 1000. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Price of Product: $115.00. Description of Product: “Treat your loved ones to the gift of a healthier smile with an Oral-B power toothbrush. Starting November 13 and continuing through the holiday season, Oral-B is offering a $20 mail-in rebate on select electric toothbrushes.

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Giveaway Mail In Rebate November December 111

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Peppermint Bark has become one of our favorite holiday treats. It’s easy to make, and is delicious. It also makes a great gift! Ingredients: 1 Bag White Chocolate Chips. 1 Bag Dark Chocolate Chips. 1/2 tsp Mint Extract, divided (this is kind of a guess as I don’t generally measure!). 2-3 Crushed Candycanes. Directions: 1. Melt your dark chocolate. You can do this in a double boiler, or in the microwave.

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Recipes Betty Crocker Toll House Freezers 111

Simply CVS

DECEMBER 22, 2011

CVS is no longer offering the weekly spend $30 on select items get $10 gift card. But they are starting some of the same types of deal and you will earn a CVS Cash Card--which is to work like a gift card. Here is the image of this week's deal--it is for CVS brand items.

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Gift Cards CVS Gifts 2011 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2011

*This is a continuation of a series of workouts you can do at home. *. As I mentioned previously, earlier in the year, I wrote a post called Skip the Gym, Sweat at Home that shared one of the workouts that my hubby and I do at home. The article went viral online. It got over 20 thousand stumbles alone. This kind of response got me thinking that there are other people out there like me who value their health and want to do what they can to keep it as optimal as possible and not pay a fortune to

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At Home Home Health Wellness 185

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Ready for another Give & Get Giveaway? I hope you had fun with the Amazon Gift Card giveaway (the winner has been emailed and announced on yesterday’s post ). If you are still hunting for last minute gifts, don’t forget you give gift cards, which allow you to get them fast and give your recipient exactly what they want. Plus, you can several gift cards online and email or print them instantly, like: Amazon Gift Cards or.

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Gift Cards Giving Giveaway Gifts 108

Simply CVS

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Some fans on Simply CVS Facebook page mentioned they received and email about special coupons printing Saturday 12/17 and Gayle, a Simply CVS reader, sent me the details from her email: Saturday, December 17 Only!! Over $25.00 in Coupons For You* To get your exclusive coupons, simply scan your extracare card at the extracare coupon center (kiosk in-store).

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Scanners CVS Printing December 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Frugality means a lot of things for different people. While it may mean discipline to some, it is not always the case. This is because there are still a number of people who have trouble switching to a frugal lifestyle. They think that if they do so, they will be depriving themselves of the good things in life. Since they are working hard, they think they deserve to get good things.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Name of Product: Kahlua Delicioso Brunch Club. Description of Product: From Marcela Valladolid: “Brunch is a rite of passage for urban dwellers, suburbanites and everyone in between. Typically a weekend retreat for the heart, soul and stomach, brunch is the perfect way to unwind and connect. With the help of Kahlúa, I’ll be sharing some of my sublime brunch secrets through our Delicioso Brunch Club application.

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Club Giveaway San Diego Drinks 111

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Pin It. This is a family tradition since I was a kid – my mom always made these for family gatherings, parties, or just to give as gifts. It is a simple recipe that is fun and festive, plus you can add what you want depending on where you are using it. As simple as rice krispie treats, you can create a Christmas wreath for a festive treat. Use it as a centerpiece and fill it with other holiday treats – or give it as a gift.

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Recipes Christmas Kids and Family Simple 108

Simply CVS

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Stop by the Coke Zero Facebook Page and like them for a $.99/1 Coke Zero Coupon. Thanks to The Q-Tipping Mom for the heads up! Stop by the Simply CVS Facebook page and like us and meet a lot of other great CVS shoppers--over 8600 fans who love CVSing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Sustainable power sources need to be able to produce power without depleting the earth’s natural resources. The source of the power needs to be readily available, renewable and must not compromise the ability of future generations to generate their own power. Solar power uses the heat of the sun to produce energy in a sustainable, clean and eco-friendly manner.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Name of Product: Febreze Wooden Wick Candle, Gingersnap Vanilla. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Description of Product: “Febreze Home Collection Gingersnap Vanilla Wooden Wick Candle provides the ambiance and sound of a crackling fire in a candle. Febreze Home Collection Gingersnap Vanilla Wooden Wick Candle: * All natural wooden wick. * With Woodwick ambiance. * Lasts up to 80 hours.” Review of Product: I love yummy scents that make the house smell like you’re bak

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Febreze Giveaway Holiday Economical 111

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Are you ready for another Starbucks giveaway? I know how many of you LOVE this giveaway – and I’m happy to help start your week off to a great start! Plus, I’m so thankful for each and everyone of you! Three Lucky Winners will receive a $10 Starbucks Gift Card. Hurry though because this giveaway ends today (12/11) at 9 pm PST! Don’t forget to Enter These Giveaways as well: iPad 2 Giveaway Courtesy of Pluto Games.

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Gift Cards Giveaway Starbucks Gifts 103

Simply CVS

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Below are deal scenarios for the CVS ad for the week of 12/18 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 of.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Holiday baked goods can make an excellent gift – for someone on your list, or to take to the cookie exchange at work. However, unless you are careful, those baked goods can break the budget. To be economical, avoid the special flours, the real butter, chocolate, nuts and other special ingredients. Dress up a plain product with colored sugars or sprinkles or icing decorations.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Name of Product: Zillionz. Price of Product: $39.99. Description of Product: “It talks, it counts, it’s the 3 Language Talking Cash Register. It even teaches your child to count in three languages: English, Spanish and French. Use the handheld scanner to read barcode stickers (included) or call up a price check over the loudspeaker microphone.

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Backyard Giveaway Scanners Microphones 110

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Did you know that there are over 100 Free Kindle Books on Amazon ? You can see the Free Kindle Books HERE and here are a few free books for kids you can download: I’ll Follow the Moon by Stephanie Lisa Tara. A Surprise for Centi – A Book About Friendship by Sujatha Lalqudi. Snowy White World to Save by Stephanie Lisa Tara. Little Library Mouse by Stephanie Lisa Tara.

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Simply CVS

DECEMBER 17, 2011

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 into. I've decided to share the list with all of you as many have asked which deals are to best to roll into. These will usually be the simplest deals, not ones where you need several of one coupon to make it work.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 23, 2011

I’m loving these Give & Get Giveaways and I hope you are, too! Remember, the winner will win a $25 gift card – AND a friend will win a $25 gift card, so you get to give a gift, too! Gift Cards make perfect last minute gifts because you can get them immediately (especially with the email option) and it allows your recipient to pick out exactly what they want.

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Gift Cards Giving Starbucks Giveaway 98

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Name of Product: Stanley Home Products . Where to Buy: online at Stanley Home. Description of Products: “For 70 years, Stanley Home has been offering quality cleaning, home, and personal care products to North American homes and families. Stanley Home representatives are the heart of the company, helping sell great products at a great price, while enjoying the at-home business opportunities that come with being an independent Customer Representative.

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Home Giveaway Lotion Cleaning 110

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 21, 2011

These are the Kroger Deals for the Texas/Louisiana area. Prices may vary by region. Texas Kroger stores No Longer Double or Triple Coupons. If you’re new, please read Couponing Terms & Abbreviations and Kroger 101: How to Shop and Save Money at Kroger Stores before continuing. Remember to load all your e-coupons from Cellfire , Shortcuts , and Upromise !

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Kroger General Mills King's Hawaiian Jenny-O 100

Simply CVS

DECEMBER 20, 2011

The only thing I really wanted to pick up this week was the Band-aids. I want to tuck them in one of my Operation Christmas Child boxes next year. Sarah had lots of ECBs expiring from Black Friday so she had to go or I may have skipped this week [she hadn't been able to shop a few weeks after her oral surgery]. I had a $1 and a $10 extra buck and neither would work just right with the amount.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 17, 2011

I love Pumpkin – and one of my favorite eats, since I was a little girl, is Pumpkin Bread. There are so many different Pumpkin Bread recipes available. I tried making this one a tad healthier, but using whole-wheat flour, applesauce (in place of oil) and a bit less sugar than many recipes I’ve seen. “Healthier” Pumpkin Bread. Ingredients : 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 cups white sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 cu

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Name of Product: Arcanatura Natural Pet Products – Omega 3 DHA Supplement. Where to Buy: online from Arcanatura. Price of Product: $16.95. Description of Product: “DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that animals only synthetize in small quantities and therefore must be supplied through food or food supplements.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Here are the best Organic, Natural, and Gluten-Free Deals and Freebies this week! Freebies. Free 30-page PDF preview of Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People who Love to Eat. Free e-cookbook from Earthbound Farms. Online deals. Amazon. Whole Foods Market mighty bowls of goodness gift box , $16. Includes truRoots Organic Quinoa,truRoots Organic Sprouted Mung Beans, truRoots Organic Sprouted Green Lentils, Bragg Liquid Aminos ,Bragg Organic 24 Herbs & Spices Sprinkle Seasoning.

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Simply CVS

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Click image for larger view. Here is the CVS ad scan preview for the week of December 26, 2011. It is only four pages long. The images I found were cut off in spots so they shared two images of each page which I have included. Perhaps there will also be some great after Christmas clearance for us. I will be putting up coupon match-ups for the deals before that week.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 21, 2011

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 ! You can also print it and give the gift card, or have it mailed with free 1-day shipping. In the spirit of giving – I wanted to have another giveaway for my wonderful readers!

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Name of Product: Weaver Chicken Nuggets. Where to Buy: at grocers nationwide. Description of Product: “I’m sure you can relate to how busy schedules leave families with little time to spend together, especially during the work and school week. But by adding a little creativity to your day – from play time to meal prep – you’ll find that reconnecting won’t have to be another task on your list, it’ll be part of your daily routine.

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Giveaway Kids and Family Dinner Couch 107

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Here is another great Christmas freebie. Christmas is less than a week away. Check out Santa’s Live Reindeer Cam and watch Santa feed his reindeer each day at 10:00 am and 5:00 pm est. You can also have Santa call your kids and get a personalized Santa Video. Related posts: Free Christmas Music. Superman Blu-ray The Motion Picture Anthology, 1978-2006.

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Simply CVS

DECEMBER 21, 2011

There is a $5 retailer gift card Theraflu rebate which would pair nicely with this extra buck deal next week: Get $3 ECB wyb (2) TheraFlu Packets, Vapor patch 6ct, Warming Syrup 8.3oz or caplets 24ct $4.77 Limit 1. CVS gift cards are one that are offered. Find the link under "healthcare" on page 3. Please note that it says "Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, coupon or discount.

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Rebates Healthcare CVS Gift Cards 164

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Over the past year or so, I’ve heard many good things about Thirty-One products and about the Thirty-One company itself. Recently, I received a Thermal Tote and I would say that it definitely lives up to all the good things I’ve heard. It’s well made & sturdy & is a really cute pattern. I spent a little time browsing through their online catalog and I’m amazed by how many different products they have and all of the cute design options.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Hurry and grab this HOT Groupon deal: $10 for $20 Worth of Apparel at Old Navy ! This is a VERY HOT deal, so these will probably sell out fast. Don’t wait too long to get yours! To get this deal: Log In or Register with Groupon. Click on THIS LINK to go directly to the offer. Click the green “Buy” button to purchase the voucher. Fine Print: Expires Jan 28, 2012.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Reminder: Head over here to get a free phone call from Santa Claus. The call will come almost immediately after you enter. Note: If you enter your kiddos birthday and NOT yours like it asks, it won’t work. So, please read the instructions carefully. Related posts: Free Handmade Holiday Decor EBook. Free Personalized Santa Video. Netflix: Free Trial & $10 Papa Johns Gift Card.

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Phones Netflix Birthday Gift Cards 89

Simply CVS

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Below is a list of current coupons available for the upcoming CVS weekly ad of 12/26 extra buck deals. The ad starts on Monday, not Sunday. Remember to read all the fine print on the coupons to be sure they match the product in the deal (I don't have all of them to look at). And if you wish you had more of a certain coupon, you can always order some from a coupon clipping service.

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