Friday, October 2, 2009
New Addy
I have relocated this site to http://prettymoney.wordpress.com Please join us there! I just have to fully admit that I am a WordPress junkie! And since all of my other blogs are there, why not this one too.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
eBooks Barnes and Noble
Download the free ereader at Barnes & Nobles books and you will also get free books; you will want to skip downloading/reading a couple of them.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
staples 7/12 incl money maker
heather over at NWA Deals has figured out how to get the goods at staples. click here to see what she's done with staples this week.and remember, give to the needy!
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Monday, July 13, 2009
30-day total money makeover membership free
i recently got this from choyster cash. what a deal. and dave ramsey gives from really good financial advice. and the best part, is he is against credit cards!
Posted: 11 Jul 2009 02:06 PM PDT Choyster Cash
Dave Ramsey comes with me on my runs. Well, he’s on my ipod as I run, that is. I almost never miss a day of listening to his show, and have read most of the books he has written. His no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is still has truly saved the lives of thousands, and there is an amazing freebie this month that you should *definitely* take advantage of. Go here to get a coupon for 30 days free membership into Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover website. If you’ve been looking for a way to make some major changes in your life to give you major financial peace - this is just the step you need! Do it today — please!
rite aid deals 7/12
i just love frugal nw living . . . what a power house when it comes to saving. they have the scoop this week on rite aid.
Bounty Basic Paper Towels on sale BOGO
Buy 2
Use (2) $1/1 coupons from P&G Year of Savings booklet (NLA)
Final OOP: ?
SINGLE CHECK REBATE DEALS
Crest Pro Health Toothpaste on sale $2.69
Buy 1, Get $2.69 Single Check Rebate #146
Use &.75/1 coupon from 7/5 P&G insert or $.50/1 coupon from 6/7 P&G insert
FREE with $.75 - $.50 overage after coupon & rebate
Huggies Promotion: Huggies qualifies for three different Single Check Rebates this week (you can read the specific details for each rebate by going to RiteAid.com's Single Check Rebate site and searching simply for the rebate #):
Bounty Basic Paper Towels on sale BOGO
Buy 2
Use (2) $1/1 coupons from P&G Year of Savings booklet (NLA)
Final OOP: ?
SINGLE CHECK REBATE DEALS
Crest Pro Health Toothpaste on sale $2.69
Buy 1, Get $2.69 Single Check Rebate #146
Use &.75/1 coupon from 7/5 P&G insert or $.50/1 coupon from 6/7 P&G insert
FREE with $.75 - $.50 overage after coupon & rebate
Huggies Promotion: Huggies qualifies for three different Single Check Rebates this week (you can read the specific details for each rebate by going to RiteAid.com's Single Check Rebate site and searching simply for the rebate #):
for more, check out frugal nw living 7/12 rite aid and remember,
- Rebate #61: Buy $50 in participating products, get a $25 Rite Aid gift card
- Rebate #53: Buy 1 Huggies Mega-Pack or Pull-ups (33 pk), get $2 rebate (limit 1)
- Rebate #800: Buy 5 packages of Huggies, get a voucher for a FREE pack of Huggies (online it states Snug & Dry or Supreme, but the booklet states "any Huggies")
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Walgreens Freebies and Deals 7/12-7/18
budget saving mom has worked out some deals this week for walgreens. i wont list all of them but here is a sampling
Get $9.99 mail in Rebate from box
Final price FREE
Goody Ouchless Flex $3.99
Through 8/1 when you buy one a catalina good for a mail in rebate of the price will print out
Use $1 coupon from coupons.com sidebar
Final price FREE plus $1 back
Speed Stick or Lady’s Speed Stick, Pro or 24/7 $2.49
Get $1 Register Reward
Use $1.50 coupon from coupons.com sidebar (not all zipcodes have this coupon)
Final price FREE
Get $9.99 mail in Rebate from box
Final price FREE
Goody Ouchless Flex $3.99
Through 8/1 when you buy one a catalina good for a mail in rebate of the price will print out
Use $1 coupon from coupons.com sidebar
Final price FREE plus $1 back
Listerine Mouthwash (500 ml), Reach Toothbrush/Floss (30 yds) $3
Buy 3 and get $3 Register Rewards
Use $2 or $.50 coupon from coupons.com on side bar
Use $1 Reach in the 6/14 Sunday paper
Final price as low as free (monthly deal)
All Detergent 2 for $10
Use (2) $1 coupon here or from 6/28 Sunday paper
Final price $2.50 each
okay, i think u get the idea. so click on over to Budget Saving Mom Walgreens and remember
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Week 6: How to Coupon 10-Step Course (7/13)
from choyster: Welcome to Week 6 of the ten week couponing course! If you aren’t part of the couponing class, go here to learn more about my free couponing course,
design contest world market
world market is looking for a unique and inspired design for their next eco-friendly reusable tote bag.
prize? how about a $1,000 gift card and 25 free totes!
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
Design a Bag Contest (the "Contest") starts on 7/12/09 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET"), ends 8/31/09 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time ("ET") ("Contest Period").
ELIGIBILITY: Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia (excluding residents of New York, Rhode Island, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories and possessions), 18 or older.
HOW TO ENTER: During the Contest Period, visit www.cpwmdesigncontest.com ("Website") and follow the directions provided to download a tote bag template. Using the template provided, design a tote bag containing the World Market logo provided on the Website (collectively, with entry form, the "Entry"). To enter the Contest: (1) Online: visit the Website and follow the directions provided to upload your tote bag design, and submit. Entry must be in JPG format and no larger than 3 MB. Tote bags must contain the World Market logo to be considered. Trim and handles must be solid color. All online Entries must be received by 8/31/08 at 11:59 p.m. ET to be considered; OR (2) By Mail: On a 3" x 5" piece of paper,
Get details here http://www.cpwmdesigncontest.com/
reusable totes (free) world market
Right now at Cost Plus World Market, they are giving away FREE reusable tote bags while supplies last and only one per person per day. If you would like to see an image of the tote visit http://www.worldmarket.com .
from "living practically free"
Saturday, July 11, 2009
7-eleven free Icee (hey! thats what we call them)
tomorrow Jul 11 get a FREE Slurpee plus other prizes from 7-11 stores. Go to Slurpee.com on July 11 for another "slurprise". get more info here
strawberry run today
a local grocery store has a sale on strawberries and i couldnt pass it up;
reg price 3.99 for 1lb strawberries
sale price 1.00 for 1lb strawberres
saved 74% ! ! ! ! wo-hoo!!!
i bought 3 lbs - one to eat right away. the other 2 got washed, prepped, cut into quarters and in the freezer they went!
reg price 3.99 for 1lb strawberries
sale price 1.00 for 1lb strawberres
saved 74% ! ! ! ! wo-hoo!!!
i bought 3 lbs - one to eat right away. the other 2 got washed, prepped, cut into quarters and in the freezer they went!
free mocha mondays
get a free sample of iced or hot mocha every monday until aug 3 '09 at any participating mcdonald's
Sunday, July 5, 2009
frugal beauty: epsom salt
Epsom salt is a naturally occurring mineral found in water. It has many health benefits. It has many beauty benefits as well. And because it is so inexpensive, it is a good choice for the frugal life.Face Cleaner: Suggestion is to mix a 1/2 teaspoon Epsom with your regular cleansing cream. Massage into your skin and rinse with cold water. It will then serve to soften and exfoliate old skin cells.
Blackheads: 1 teaspoon Epsom and 3 drops of Iodine in 1/2 Cup of boiling water. Let the the mixture cool, to where you can insert your finger in it. Now apply with a cotton ball (or swab) to the blackhead. Repeat 3-4 times, reheating the solution if necessary. Gently remove the blackhead and then dab the area with an alcohol based astringent.
Note: It is safe to ingest Epsom Salt, and is an FDA approved laxative. But as with anything medical consult your Doctor before doing it yourself. Remember your skin will absorb the Magnesium and Sulfates.
Exfoliate: 2 cups of Epsom Salt with 1/4 cup petroleum jelly, and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Gently scrub the dry skin patches, with the mixture.
Soaking Feet: Same benefits as bathing, it reduces the stress. But it is also used to eliminate fungi that cause athletes foot. Once to twice a day soak your feet in warm water with a handful of Epsom Salt. Combine this with keeping your feet dry, and changing your socks, plus applying an anti fungus cream.
Nail Fungus: Same application as the feet but also filing the nail down before soaking so as the Epsom Salt can reach the fungus.
Note: Do not take an Epsom salt bath if you have high blood pressure or a heart or kidney condition.
http://www.greenecoservices.com/green-health-and-beauty-epsom-salts/
pic: fotosearch
Saturday, July 4, 2009
epsom salt:: fertilize on the cheap
Epsom salt is a great fertilizer. It is very inexpensive and simple to use. And your plants will thank you. Houseplants: 2 tablespoons per gallon of water; feed plants monthly.
Sage: Do not apply! This herb is one of the few plants that doesn't like Epsom Salt.
Garden Startup
Sprinkle approximately one cup per 100 square feet. (10’x10’) and mix into soil before planting.
For the General Garden: 1 cup per 100 sq ft. mixed into the soil before planting. This will help the germination of your plants, aids in the absorption of phosphorus and nitrogen (two very important fertilizer minerals).
Tomatoes
Apply one tablespoon per foot of height for each plant every two weeks.
text: http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org
pic: fotosearch.com
top green laundry tips to save u money
coupons are not the only way to save money. a lot of money-savers happen without leaving the house. here is an example of one of them:
1. Wear clothing more than once (except for undies). The United Nations Environment Programme did the math and found out that you can save energy (use up to 5x less) by washing clothes in cold water after wearing them at least three times, then line dry without using ironing.
2. Use a cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle instead of fabric softeners. The vinegar balances the pH of soap which leaves your clothes soft and chemical free. And vinegar is cheap.
3. Use concentrated eco-friendly laundry detergent to help save the earth.
4. Make your own laundry soap. It's cheap and actually easier to make than you think. Search the web for some awesome recipes. Most recipes use only 3 ingredients which you can get in the laundry section of any store.
5. Upgrade your washing machine to front-loading instead of top-loading; the front-loading uses less water. But if you can't upgrade machines, then try these tips: Wash with cold water. 90% of laundry energy costs comes from heating the water. You can even do whites in cold if you buy detergent for cold water. Wash only full loads of laundry or use the "load size" selector. The same tips apply for the dryer.
6. Air your clean laundry! Dryers use a lot of energy. Hang clothes on the line. Here is a tip on how to line dry while avoiding stiff clothes.
7. Help your dryer work better when you do use it. Frequently clean the lint filter to increase efficiency and shorten drying time. Use the moisture sensor if your dryer has one.
8. Avoid ironing. Heat destroys the fibers in fabrics. To help get rid of excess wrinkling, hang up clothing immediately after washing. Cut the final spin cycle on easily wrinkled fabrics such as linen. And fold dry clothes where you want your creases to be. Store them under other clothes so the weight can also remove some wrinkles.
9. Use your local laundry service. Those commercial grade washers and dryers in the laundry mat are more efficient than the ones in our homes. You can also use a laundry service and ask them to use green detergents.
10. Skip the dry cleaning. It is expensive and un-green. Not only that, but the chemicals have been linked to cancers and reduced fertility. Buy clothes that don't require dry-cleaning. For the items you already own, some can be hand laundered. For others, try to find a dry cleaner that uses wet cleaning process or that uses less harsh chemicals (see the EPAs list of CO2 Cleaners).
Source: PlanetGreen.Discovery.com
1. Wear clothing more than once (except for undies). The United Nations Environment Programme did the math and found out that you can save energy (use up to 5x less) by washing clothes in cold water after wearing them at least three times, then line dry without using ironing.
2. Use a cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle instead of fabric softeners. The vinegar balances the pH of soap which leaves your clothes soft and chemical free. And vinegar is cheap.
3. Use concentrated eco-friendly laundry detergent to help save the earth.
4. Make your own laundry soap. It's cheap and actually easier to make than you think. Search the web for some awesome recipes. Most recipes use only 3 ingredients which you can get in the laundry section of any store.
5. Upgrade your washing machine to front-loading instead of top-loading; the front-loading uses less water. But if you can't upgrade machines, then try these tips: Wash with cold water. 90% of laundry energy costs comes from heating the water. You can even do whites in cold if you buy detergent for cold water. Wash only full loads of laundry or use the "load size" selector. The same tips apply for the dryer.
6. Air your clean laundry! Dryers use a lot of energy. Hang clothes on the line. Here is a tip on how to line dry while avoiding stiff clothes.
7. Help your dryer work better when you do use it. Frequently clean the lint filter to increase efficiency and shorten drying time. Use the moisture sensor if your dryer has one.
8. Avoid ironing. Heat destroys the fibers in fabrics. To help get rid of excess wrinkling, hang up clothing immediately after washing. Cut the final spin cycle on easily wrinkled fabrics such as linen. And fold dry clothes where you want your creases to be. Store them under other clothes so the weight can also remove some wrinkles.
9. Use your local laundry service. Those commercial grade washers and dryers in the laundry mat are more efficient than the ones in our homes. You can also use a laundry service and ask them to use green detergents.
10. Skip the dry cleaning. It is expensive and un-green. Not only that, but the chemicals have been linked to cancers and reduced fertility. Buy clothes that don't require dry-cleaning. For the items you already own, some can be hand laundered. For others, try to find a dry cleaner that uses wet cleaning process or that uses less harsh chemicals (see the EPAs list of CO2 Cleaners).
Source: PlanetGreen.Discovery.com
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