Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

I am still in shock. I cannot believe I started this blog just over two years ago. I started this site as a way of meeting some new people and having some interesting conversations and it has transformed into something much more than that. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. Thank you. While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live h

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2012

Chicken, Pinto Beans & Rice Casserole is a hearty and versatile dish. If you don't have pinto beans, replace them with another bean, such as red or white or black or chick peas. Cooked pinto beans were in my freezer, so that is what I grabbed. I had a lot of beans and rice leftover (the chicken was devoured at dinner), so I used it as a filling for burritos the next day.

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Simply CVS

MAY 14, 2012

Here is the CVS ad scan preview for the week of May 20, 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 where to find them.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 15, 2012

Name of Product: Oral-B ProfessionalCare 3000. Where to Buy: at department, retail and specialty stores nationwide. Price of Product: $99.99. Description of Product: “ProfessionalCare 3000 provides dentist-inspired cupping action in which a unique, round brush head surrounds each tooth for a tooth-by-tooth clean. Removes up to 97% of plaque from hard-to-reach places*.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2012

You’ve seen the ads on television, in magazines, an at the mall. “ Go Green ” by purchasing this reusable bag! Be more “ Eco-Friendly ” by picking up one of our 100% recycled-plastic doo-dads! “ Love the Earth ” by replacing your t-shirts with new designer-brand organic cotton ones! The greenwashing of our retail world knows no bounds, as major corporations jump on the green bandwagon and market products that most of us aren’t interested in, nevermind even need.

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Couponing 101

MAY 14, 2012

Ever experience that overwhelming feeling that your stockpile is getting out of control? If so, a little bit of organization can really help tame your stockpile. One of the most common complaints about stockpiles is that items expire before you get a chance to use them. Often, the items end up tucked away in the very back of the shelf. By the time you discover it (pantry cleaning days, anyone?!

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For the Mommas

MAY 16, 2012

Reminder: Stop by a participating 7-Eleven on May 23rd between 11a-7p and grab yourself a free Slurpee. You can even try the Slurpee Lite™ Fanta Sugar-free Mango – 50% fewer calories. Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven. Pin It. Be the first to comment. Related posts: Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day. Price Chopper – Free Peeps Coupon. Free Pretzels Today!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2012

This guest post from Jim is part of the “reader stories” feature at Prairie Eco-Thrifter. Some stories contain general advice while others are tales of how a PET reader achieved success or failure. These stories feature people from all backgrounds and levels of financial maturity and with all sorts of incomes. If you’re like many people, you didn’t see the need to have a financial plan when you were young and just starting out.

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Couponing 101

MAY 16, 2012

Love organic and natural foods? How about coupons for those foods? Stonyfield has launched The Great Food Find – an interactive online scavenger hunt that will take you on a journey to find out more about your favorite organic and natural foods. PLUS, you’ll find COUPONS! “ The Great Food Find is part of the year-long Stonyfield ‘Know Your Food’ campaign, which taps into people’s desire to know more about the food they eat.

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For the Mommas

MAY 12, 2012

Quick Reminder: Here is a listing of Mother’s Day Freebies and Restaurant Coupons thanks to Surviving the Stores. Free Mother’s Day Coupon Book. Free Mother’s Day Printable Disney Cards. Free Redbox Rental . TCBY Free Yogurt For Mom. Beef O Bradys – Buy 1 Entree Get 1 Free on Mother’s Day (exp: 5/13/2012). Caribou Coffee – 10% Off Drink with Reusable Drinkware & Buy 1 Get 1 Free Drinks on Mother’s Day* (exp: 5/13/2012).

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 17, 2012

Name of Product: Battleship and Kre-O. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Description of Product: “BATTLESHIP: On May 18, the epic action of the classic naval combat game will unfold in theatres nationwide with the release of Universal Pictures’ “Battleship,”starring Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson and recording superstar, Rihanna.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

Don’t forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. Dinner is an important meal, and it is usually the largest one of the day. As a result, preparing dinner for the family can get expensive. If you are interested in saving money while still providing quality food for your family, you should take a look at these seven money saving tips. Plan Ahead You will want to plan your meals a week at a time.

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Couponing 101

MAY 16, 2012

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. Organic Blueberries $2.99 - 75¢/1 Earthbound Farm Printable Coupon = $2.24 (if Earthbound Farm variety is included in sale) Organic Strawberries $2.99 - 75¢/1 Earthbound Farm Printable Coupon = $2.24 (if Earthbound Farm variety is included in sale) Organic Valley Omega-3 Eg

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 16, 2012

If you have a Keurig, don’t miss this HOT deal on Green Mountain Coffee Hot Cocoa, 24-Count K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 2) for just $16 – which works out to only $.33 a K-Cup! You can get FREE shipping if you have Amazon Prime or a minimum $25 purchase. This is a great price for K-Cups, so it probably won’t last long. I recommend getting it before the price goes back up.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 17, 2012

Name of Product: CAT Take-a-Part Truck. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Price of Product: $44.99. Description of Product: “Join the service team with great take-apart and put together play! Use the power drill to remove the screws and take off the tires, cab, dump bed or blade. But that’s only half the fun! Put it all back together again and it’ll be good-as-new and ready to roll on the job site!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2012

This week I received a question from a reader asking how to stay positive in a bad situation. Here is what is going on: I’m in a very difficult situation and would like to have your suggestions to be able to think positive. My father suffers from a serious cancer, and I have developed a major depression after learning the news, and right now I’m on sick leave.

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Couponing 101

MAY 17, 2012

Here’s another awesome deal to add to your Target list for this week: Advil PM Caplets (20-count) $4.39, Buy 2 and Earn a $5 Target Gift Card. - (2) $1/1 Advil Coupon (4/1 RP). = 89¢ ea. . Be sure to check out all the other great Target deals for this week. Thanks, Passion For Savings ! Target: Advil PM Only 89¢ Each is a post from Couponing 101.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 15, 2012

Fry’s Grocery Store Coupon Matchups. The Support Our Troops Promotion continues this week. This mega allows you to save $4 off 10 participating products, and $1 will be donated to the USO. See below for all the great deals. All coupons are worth $1 at Fry’s. You can read more in the Fry’s Food Stores Coupon Policy. For coupon basics, visit Couponing: Where to Begin and 10 Tips to Increase Your Coupon Stash.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 16, 2012

Name of Product: Pinypon. Where to Buy: at Toys R Us and Target. Price of Product: $2.99 for the mini doll to $29.99 for the hotel. Description of Product: “Pinypon, a whole new world of creative play featuring collectible and customizable mini-dolls, pets, play sets and vehicles, makes its U.S. debut after unprecedented success abroad. This colorful collection of interchangeable friends was developed by Famosa, a leading European toy company with a well-established reputation for de

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

MAY 15, 2012

Did you know there's going to be a second tax free holiday this year in Alabama? Cities and counties have until June 22 to respond. The focus will be on disaster preparedness items. Check out the details here.

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Couponing 101

MAY 16, 2012

These are the Albertsons Deals for the North East Texas area. Prices may vary by region. My Albertsons policy is to triple coupons up to 35¢ and double coupons up 50¢. My Albertsons will double/triple up to 4 like coupons per transaction. If you need help with abbreviations, please reference this post: Couponing Terms & Abbreviations. Here are the best deals I see this week: Meat/Chicken Pork Country-Style Ribs 99¢/lb.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 12, 2012

We have two new great coupons to save on Dial Soap. They include: $3.00 off any (6) Dial Liquid Hand Soap. $2.00 off 2 Dial Bar soap. And the good news is that Walgreens will have a Buy 1 Get 1 FREE sale starting tomorrow, May 13, so you can get liquid soap for as low as $.62 or bars for just $.31! So, print these coupons now before they are gone. Scenarios: Dial Hand Soap – B1G1 Free (avg price $1.89) $3.00 off any (6) Dial Liquid Hand Soap = $0.62 each after coupons.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 15, 2012

Name of Product: TWIST-IT and Bugables. Where to Buy: at more than 10,000 retail outlets nationwide, including Walmart, Walgreens, Toys R Us, and Bed Bath and Beyond. Price of Product: TWIST-IT for $5.99, Bugables for $3.99. Description of Product: “According to the National Pest Management Association, an unseasonably warm winter is expected to bring bugs and pests out of hibernation early this year, meaning we’re in store for prolonged mosquito season.

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For the Mommas

MAY 13, 2012

REMINDER. Hurry to take advantage of this great offer from Shutterfly. To get this offer: :: Head here and sign up for Shutterfly. :: You will get a message like this: :: Create your book by May 29th. :: Shipping varies, but is in the $7.00 -$9.00 range for most areas. Pin It. Related posts: Recyclebank: 5 Free Points. Free Ski Magazine Subscription.

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Couponing 101

MAY 16, 2012

My Brookshire’s is doubling coupons up to 50¢ and tripling coupons up to 39¢ for a limited time. If you need help with abbreviations, please reference this post: Couponing Terms & Abbreviations. Don’t forget to load your Upromise e-Coupons ! Here are the best deals this week: Freebies Curad Bandages $1 - 50¢/1 Curad Product Printable Coupon. = Free Meat/Chicken Pork Chops $1.69/lb.

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Betty Crocker Doritos Curad Food and Drink 101

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 17, 2012

FREE Slurpee at 7-Eleven Stores May 23. On May 23rd, 2012 head to your nearest 7-Eleven for a FREE Slurpee as part of their annual SlurpFREE Day Event. Check out the other current FREEBIES available right now! ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 18, 2012

Name of Product: Ludens. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Description of Product: “Luden’s®, the leading throat drop brand that has soothed scratchy throats for over 130 years, is encouraging consumers to “Sing A Song” for Luden’s®. From March 30th – June 29, 2012 consumers of all ages are asked to submit a 30-60 second original jingle based on the theme, “Surprisingly Soothing.

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For the Mommas

MAY 17, 2012

If you haven’t signed up for this yet, it is still available. Sign up for a free membership to LEGO Club and get a free two-year subscription to LEGO Club Magazine. If your child is under the age of seven, they will receive a free subscription to LEGO Club Jr. Pin It. 7 Comments - Read what others are saying about this post. Related posts: National Pretzel Day 2012 | Get a Free Pretzel.

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Couponing 101

MAY 16, 2012

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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Saving Everyday

MAY 17, 2012

This is back and went fast last time! Hurry over and request your Free 28 Day Diabetes Meal Planner ~. FREE 28-Day Diabetic Meal Planner: More than 50 low-carb diabetic meals and recipes. Nutritionist tested and approved. Day-by-day menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. and much more. Get one for yourself or someone you love HERE. Check out the Freebie Page for more!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 14, 2012

Here are this weeks Target’s Top Deals & Coupon Matchups this week. New to coupons? Visit Couponing 101 and Coupon Lingo. You can also read (and print) Target’s Official Coupon Policy and the Target Price Matching Policy. And don’t forget you can always check the Coupon Database for more coupons! Gift Card Deals: Get a $5 Target Gift Card wyb any 10 Smart Ones, Lean Cuisine or Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees Smart Ones Frozen Entrees – $2.50/ea - $3/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones Frozen Entrees

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For the Mommas

MAY 18, 2012

Homemade Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream . A few weeks ago, I was reading a “well known” brand of ice cream’s ingredients. For years, this brand touted that it was just milk, cream. and sugar. I was highly disappointed when I learned that the product was no longer called ice cream, was now called Frozen Dairy Dessert. I struggled to figure out what Frozen Dairy Dessert was.

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Couponing 101

MAY 16, 2012

These are the Tom Thumb Deals for the North East Texas area. Prices may vary by region. My Tom Thumb’s policy is to triple coupons up to 35¢ and double coupons up to 50¢. My Tom Thumb will double/triple ONE like coupon per transaction. If you need help with abbreviations, please reference this post: Couponing Terms & Abbreviations. Remember to load all your e-coupons from Cellfire , Shortcuts , and Upromise !

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Safeway Tyson Nabisco Laundry 101

Saving Everyday

MAY 15, 2012

G raveyardMall has their popular sunglasses back as a daily deal. Take advantage of these deals quickly. They are always sell-outs! 6 Pair Women’s Dockers Sunglasses with Microfiber Bags $19.99 . 6 Pair Men’s Dockers Sunglasses with Microfiber Bags $19.99 . 6 Pair Men’s Perry Ellis Sunglasses with Microfiber Bags $25.99. Shipping is around $7.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 17, 2012

P.F. Chang’s FREE Lettuce Wraps! If you love P.F. Chang’s like I do, then you’ll be excited about this new promotion to get FREE Lettuce Wraps ! Just download the P.F. Chang’s app on your iPhone or Android. Then register for the Warrior Rewards and you’ll get your FREE Lettuce Wraps. And don’t forget you can download the Saving Cents With Sense mobile app for iPhone or Android , too. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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For the Mommas

MAY 13, 2012

Today at 3pm EST, Crystal Light will be giving away 10,000 free samples on Facebook. They typically go very quickly, so you will have to act fast to get your sample. Related posts: Free Starbucks Beverage with Tribute Blend Purchase. Heads Up: Free Dominos Artisan Pizza. National Pretzel Day 2012 | Get a Free Pretzel.

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Couponing 101

MAY 15, 2012

You can download a FREE Woodland Preschool Printable Pack from 3 Dinosaurs right now! This printable pack can be used with children ages 2-7. Check out all the other educational freebies we’ve posted lately. Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! Educational Freebie: Woodland Preschool Printable Pack is a post from Couponing 101.

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Education Freebies Money Saving Mom 101