THEN today on Michelle’s blog: Money Saving Madness, she posted a link to a Scentsy FREE Sample kit!!!

GO NOW and get yours!  I did!!!Recent Comments:

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• daphne says I JUST LOVE YOU!!! You always amaze me. You’re wonder womman of another kind!! I know it’s hard to BE [more]
• Jen says We are currently going through a pregnancy possibly affected by VACTERL…having more tests run. Would like to discuss some [more]
• Jen says Hi Amber! It’s lunchablemommy – actually not on A full cup anymore, so I wanted to send you my [more]
• Tracy says Love it! That is something Maggie would do. She loves Disney Princess stuff too. LOL. [more]

• January 5, 2010 -- New Year’s Resolution: ADD Magazines to your list of things NOT to pay for in the new year!
• November 9, 2009 -- HOT DEAL- FREE photo Christmas cards!!!
• November 1, 2009 -- What does 20 cents look like to you??
• August 30, 2009 -- Walgreens Deals 8/30 – 9/5
• August 23, 2009 -- On On U of K.. with FREE Chick-Fil-A

A few runs that I have achieved in the past months while I have been on hiatus…

Huggies Diaper Deal- last month at Walgreens

$8.99 / pack

- (1) RR $2 = $6.99 pack

- ($1) WAGS Coupon (from activity book)= $5.99

- ($2) Huggies IP = $3.99 or ($3) MFR Q from Huggies Mailer = $2.99 / pack.

$108.50 total- I ended up with 25 packs.  I will also submit this for Caregiver’s Marketplace Rebate and get an extra $18.75 back so  $89.75 TOTAL for that entire wall of diapers!!!!  Not bad eh?  The total without discounts or coupons would have been $312.25 so I saved $222.50!!!!!!

I also hit a major money maker at Meijer in the past few weeks.  Jello!!! Who knew?

Buy 6 Jello at $0.55 each= $3.30

- (2) $1.25 /3 Jello = $0.80 OOP

Receive back $2 CATALINA ONYO = $1.20 money maker… so I turned this around to my soups!

Each set of 4 Campbells Soups came out to $1.20 EXACTLY after my $0.40/4 Q!!!!

So each transaction looked like this:

6 Jello + 4 Campbells Soups

- (2) $1.25/3 Jello MFR Q

- (1) $0.40 / 4 Campbells (doubles to $0.80/4)

- (1) $2 Catalina from previous transaction = FREE – yes the transactions physically came out to ZERO!!!  because the items were NON-taxable grocery!!!  I walked out with everything you see in the photo for $0.80….!!!!!!

THEN I had another first!!!  I actually came up with OVERAGE at Kroger!!!

35 McCormick Gravy packets – 2/$1- had $0.50/2 (doubled to $1 so free!)

30 McCormick Spice Grinders- 10/$10 (had $1/1 ANY McCormick spice so FREE)

Now somehow it came up with $1.49 in overage… meaning my Total was NEGATIVE $1.49 after coupons… I think I had a cellfire Q that I did not account for.  So I literally had to get 2 candy bars or take the CASH back.  They PAID me $1.49 to take this photo worth of stuff home!  (also missing is 16 additional grinders and 10 other packets from a previous trip!) Sweet huh?Recent Comments:

• XXX says A tip to save some cash when enjoying movies it that instead of heading to the movies on a busy [more]
• daphne says I JUST LOVE YOU!!! You always amaze me. You’re wonder womman of another kind!! I know it’s hard to BE [more]
• Jen says We are currently going through a pregnancy possibly affected by VACTERL…having more tests run. Would like to discuss some [more]
• Jen says Hi Amber! It’s lunchablemommy – actually not on A full cup anymore, so I wanted to send you my [more]
• Tracy says Love it! That is something Maggie would do. She loves Disney Princess stuff too. LOL. [more]

• April 18, 2010 -- Back atcha! Meijer shopping trip 4/18/10
• October 31, 2009 -- Carving and Couponing…
• January 9, 2010 -- Top 10 Deal Finding / Coupon Sites
• January 5, 2010 -- New Year’s Resolution: ADD Magazines to your list of things NOT to pay for in the new year!
• December 30, 2009 -- Fabulous deal on Carter’s sleepers at Kohl’s

I just found this on another money saving blog but I had to share.  I do all of my christmas cards through my pro printer but that is just because I like to design my own.  For anyone who is NOT an anal retentive nut like me and wants to save BIG BUCKS on their holiday cards you should go over and visit Freebies 4 Mom.  The offer is 50 FREE photo greeting cards, FREE envelopes and FREE shipping!!!  That is at LEAST a $30+ value!!!  What a DEAL!!!???  I’d say you can’t beat that with a stick (and then all of my friends NOT from KY will begin to harass me about how “southern” I sound… yeah yeah yeah….)  You can add additional card (over 50) at $0.59 each if you find yourself to have a popularity status of more than 50!  LOL

Hurry on over and get your freebie now!

Freebies4mom FREE Holiday Card giveaway!!

THEN you can hop over to VistaPrint and pick up 140 FREE Address Labels to match your FREE cards!  Its $2.95 to ship these   I have also used these as “TO” – “FROM” labels on pacakages!!!  They have some REALLY cute designs!!!Recent Comments:

• XXX says A tip to save some cash when enjoying movies it that instead of heading to the movies on a busy [more]
• daphne says I JUST LOVE YOU!!! You always amaze me. You’re wonder womman of another kind!! I know it’s hard to BE [more]
• Jen says We are currently going through a pregnancy possibly affected by VACTERL…having more tests run. Would like to discuss some [more]
• Jen says Hi Amber! It’s lunchablemommy – actually not on A full cup anymore, so I wanted to send you my [more]
• Tracy says Love it! That is something Maggie would do. She loves Disney Princess stuff too. LOL. [more]

• November 8, 2009 -- Christmas Card Preview!
• November 9, 2009 -- 7 weeks Till Christmas
• November 7, 2009 -- 8 weeks til Christmas
• October 28, 2009 -- 9 weeks until Christmas…
• November 30, 2009 -- We came, we saw, we conquered!

This is what it looks like to us!  In truth… the Krusteaz company actually PAID us to shop and take home their product.  In total Troy paid (OOP) $0.20.  Then he received back $5 in Catalina rewards.  He used two $1 cats to pay.  All told we profited $2.80 on this trip.  This is a prime example of how to reduce your out of pocket costs on your grocery bill.  Sometimes you need to buy things you DON’T want to GET the things you DO want cheap or free!  Did I need Krusteaz pancake / waffle mix?  Well yeah… the first ten boxes!  But I think, all told, we have something like 55 boxes now.  The overage was used to pay for the saltine crackers (which we go through a TON of with peanut butter and soups in the winter) and chex mix.  This week the catalina’s will buy our produce and milk, further reducing our grocery bill.  In total we SAVED 102% on our grocery bill!  Can’t beat that with a stick right?

This is what we got:

25- Bumblee Tuna, 10 Krusteaz Pancake Mixes, 4 Zesta Saltine Crackers, 2 Chex Mix, 1 can of Hormel Chili

So… how did we do it?  Here’s the scenario:

Buy 2 Krusteaz mixes get $1 Catalina.  (normally these would be a “or more” cat but this week it is NOT… therefore if you buy 10 Krusteaz to make the “Buy 10 get $5 sale” the cat will spit out FIVE $1 Cats instead of one!”).

• Buy 10 Krusteaz @ $1.17 each- $11.70
• Use 10 $0.50/1 Krusteaz (10/11 RP – i think… I know it was 10/11 not sure SS or RP) doubles to $10 off
• OOP $1.17 Receive back $5 in Cats from Krusteaz.  Profit of $3.83!!

Also the Bumblee Tuna Evelopes are producing overage! Here’s how:

• Buy 10 Bumblebee Tuna Envelopes @ $0.49 each
• Use 10 $0.55/1 (does not double) = $0.06 overage on EACH
• or $0.60 profit on the total of 10

Overage was used to pay for the Saltine’s $0.99 each (cheapest I have ever seen this brand!) and the chex mix ($0.49 each).  The hormel chili was FREE with the purchase of 2 zesta saltines (via a tearpad coupon someone sent me in a trade!).

Better yet!  The mega sale at Kroger is STILL ON this week!  Take these scenarios and run with them!  I hope you get tons of great deals!  I may be trading for more Q’s as this is just too good to pass up!  The Ronnie House looks to be getting a LARGE donation of Krusteaz soon!  LOLRecent Comments:

• XXX says A tip to save some cash when enjoying movies it that instead of heading to the movies on a busy [more]
• daphne says I JUST LOVE YOU!!! You always amaze me. You’re wonder womman of another kind!! I know it’s hard to BE [more]
• Jen says We are currently going through a pregnancy possibly affected by VACTERL…having more tests run. Would like to discuss some [more]
• Jen says Hi Amber! It’s lunchablemommy – actually not on A full cup anymore, so I wanted to send you my [more]
• Tracy says Love it! That is something Maggie would do. She loves Disney Princess stuff too. LOL. [more]

• April 21, 2010 -- FREE Scentsy!
• January 12, 2010 -- Coming Home!
• January 5, 2010 -- New Year’s Resolution: ADD Magazines to your list of things NOT to pay for in the new year!
• November 24, 2009 -- Be Still my heart… (er.. nose)
• November 22, 2009 -- Making Peace…

Con-Agra foods has created this website which is a funny combination of Celebrity Death Match (warning this site may be offensive to some) and Jib Jab.  Its called Recession payback.  You just have to SEE it to understand but its pretty funny!  After you play the game you get to print some great coupons including:

• Marie Callenders
• Chef Boyardee
• Orville Redenbacher
• Manwich
• Blue Bonnet
• Redi Whip
• Peter Pan
• Snack Pack
• Hunts
• La Choy

So head on over to RECESSION PAYBACK to play and print your coupons now!Recent Comments:

• XXX says A tip to save some cash when enjoying movies it that instead of heading to the movies on a busy [more]
• daphne says I JUST LOVE YOU!!! You always amaze me. You’re wonder womman of another kind!! I know it’s hard to BE [more]
• Jen says We are currently going through a pregnancy possibly affected by VACTERL…having more tests run. Would like to discuss some [more]
• Jen says Hi Amber! It’s lunchablemommy – actually not on A full cup anymore, so I wanted to send you my [more]
• Tracy says Love it! That is something Maggie would do. She loves Disney Princess stuff too. LOL. [more]

• April 18, 2010 -- Back atcha! Meijer shopping trip 4/18/10
• April 11, 2010 -- Coupons… gotta make it back!
• November 15, 2009 -- Ten Commandments of Couponing!
• October 31, 2009 -- Carving and Couponing…
• August 30, 2009 -- Walgreens Deals 8/30 – 9/5

No secret- one of our FAVORITE restaurants is Chick-Fil-A.  We had quite the amazing experience at the Princess Kid’s night last week (I will post some pics soon hopefully) but saw this deal and HAD to post as I know that these things go away FAST!  Register your FAN cow with Chick-Fil-A and you will receive a certificate in the mail for a FREE CFA sandwich!!!!!!!!!

Go here to register: http://www.chickenwave.com/

In addition to that… if you wear your team shirt to Chick-Fil-A on Labor Day from 10:30 to close you will receive a FREE CFA sandwich!!!!!!!  That’s a lot of FREE CFA… which is GOOD stuff in our house!!!Recent Comments:

• XXX says A tip to save some cash when enjoying movies it that instead of heading to the movies on a busy [more]
• daphne says I JUST LOVE YOU!!! You always amaze me. You’re wonder womman of another kind!! I know it’s hard to BE [more]
• Jen says We are currently going through a pregnancy possibly affected by VACTERL…having more tests run. Would like to discuss some [more]
• Jen says Hi Amber! It’s lunchablemommy – actually not on A full cup anymore, so I wanted to send you my [more]
• Tracy says Love it! That is something Maggie would do. She loves Disney Princess stuff too. LOL. [more]

• April 21, 2010 -- FREE Scentsy!
• January 5, 2010 -- New Year’s Resolution: ADD Magazines to your list of things NOT to pay for in the new year!
• November 9, 2009 -- HOT DEAL- FREE photo Christmas cards!!!
• November 1, 2009 -- What does 20 cents look like to you??
• August 30, 2009 -- Walgreens Deals 8/30 – 9/5

Don’t forget… all summer long you can sign up to receive your FREE chocolate from the M&M Mars company.  It is one per email per houshold per day and it runs until Midnight each Friday.

Go here to sign up for your free chocolate.  (They will mail you a postcard with a certificate for a free chocolate bar or bag of m&m’s – pretty SWEET deal huh? and yes pun WAS intended!)

We have tons going on tonight and tomorrow (well all weekend really) with it being a holiday.  We are looking forward to watching fireworks, eating a TON of grilled food, and spending some much needed downtime with the kids.  Stay tuned for pics of the holiday weekend on Monday!

Be safe this holiday season and enjoy the things that matter the most- your family and friends!Recent Comments:

• XXX says A tip to save some cash when enjoying movies it that instead of heading to the movies on a busy [more]
• daphne says I JUST LOVE YOU!!! You always amaze me. You’re wonder womman of another kind!! I know it’s hard to BE [more]
• Jen says We are currently going through a pregnancy possibly affected by VACTERL…having more tests run. Would like to discuss some [more]
• Jen says Hi Amber! It’s lunchablemommy – actually not on A full cup anymore, so I wanted to send you my [more]
• Tracy says Love it! That is something Maggie would do. She loves Disney Princess stuff too. LOL. [more]

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I took a hiatus (again) from Freebie Friday but this weekend there are just too many freebies/cheapies to pass up! Its Memorial Day weekend and everyone is getting in on the Action!

My personal FAVORITE freebie / cheapie of the week is:
20 FREE 4×6 Prints at Meijer – doesn’t say with any purchase. Makes me think its just flat out free!!! valid until May 22 at midnight! GO HERE to print your coupon!

$0.99 dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts this saturday, May 23rd. Limit 1 dozen per customer! Go HERE to find the store nearest you!

$0.99 FLIP FLOPS at Old Navy! Yes, so I know they are normally only $2.50 but for a person who has them in EVERY color this adds up to BIG savings for me! Needless to say I will be there when the doors open!

Grocery Freebies:
A-1 Sauce at Meijer – on sale for $2.50 – use (2) $2/1 coupon from this past Sunday’s paper and $1/2 Meijer Mealbox coupon – makes 2 FREE!!! Great for the upcoming grilling season!
Kraft Salad Dressings – $1.58 each – Use $1.50/1 Q from paper AND $1/1 from Meijer Mealbox = $0.92 money maker EACH!

HBA Freebies @ WAGS:
Colgate Visible White Toothpaste – $4.49 – $4.50 RR = FREE
Bayer Quick Release Crystals – $2.49 – $2.49 = FREE
Skintimate / Edge Shave Gel (in case you missed it last month) – $1.99 – $1 RR = $0.99 – $0.75 Q from the paper = $0.25 each! Not bad eh?
Right Guard Professional (mens) – $5.99 – $5 RR = $0.99 (if you are lucky enough to get the $1/1 then you are FREE. Here in Lexington I don’t think we have ANY Right Guard Q that is not expired… sorry guys!
Dry Idea Clinical – $5.99 – $5 RR = $0.99 – Use the $2/1 IP from coupons.com and this becomes a $1 MoneyMaker!!!!!!!!Recent Comments:

• XXX says A tip to save some cash when enjoying movies it that instead of heading to the movies on a busy [more]
• daphne says I JUST LOVE YOU!!! You always amaze me. You’re wonder womman of another kind!! I know it’s hard to BE [more]
• Jen says We are currently going through a pregnancy possibly affected by VACTERL…having more tests run. Would like to discuss some [more]
• Jen says Hi Amber! It’s lunchablemommy – actually not on A full cup anymore, so I wanted to send you my [more]
• Tracy says Love it! That is something Maggie would do. She loves Disney Princess stuff too. LOL. [more]

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**thanks to rebecca at The Copper Brick Road for posting**Recent Comments:

• XXX says A tip to save some cash when enjoying movies it that instead of heading to the movies on a busy [more]
• daphne says I JUST LOVE YOU!!! You always amaze me. You’re wonder womman of another kind!! I know it’s hard to BE [more]
• Jen says We are currently going through a pregnancy possibly affected by VACTERL…having more tests run. Would like to discuss some [more]
• Jen says Hi Amber! It’s lunchablemommy – actually not on A full cup anymore, so I wanted to send you my [more]
• Tracy says Love it! That is something Maggie would do. She loves Disney Princess stuff too. LOL. [more]

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So… here is my running list:

Explore the PARKS in Lexington. In our “dumpster diving” adventures we have found some pretty cool parks in CLOSE proximity to our house! So our goal is to explore them all this summer! For a complete list of Parks and Recreation Parks and Activities go here.

Utilize my PARENT’S pool! Yes… we could pay for pool passes- which are only $50/ per person / season or $160 for a family pass but my parents have a NICE pool with a slide for FREE! Yes… its a little longer than the drive to Southland but for FREE its worth it!

Poolapalooza - Southland Pool kicks off the Season on May 23 from 12-4 pm.

Bowling at Collins Bowling Centers – Kids bowl FREE all summer! ( I heard this on TV or radio or something… I need to call and confirm the details!)

FREE Movies at Regal Cinemas in Hamburg. That way if someone has to pee (which they inevitably will, or starts screaming (which SHE inevitably will) I don’t have to feel guilty about paying so much money!
Schedule of movies can be found here: Regal FREE Movie Schedule

Kids EAT FREE – saving MORE money eating out!!! YAY! Most Kids eat free nights also have activities to go with them! Our favorites are:
Chick Fil A - Every TUESDAY 5-7 at Turfland, Nicholasville Rd. – Thursday 5:30-7 pm, and Hamburg every 2nd and 4th Monday from 5-7 pm.
Fazolis – Every Tuesday – Kids Meals are $0.99
IHOP – Fridays -Free Kids Meal – 4-10 pm
Tony Roma’s – Tuesdays ALL DAY – 2 Kids eat free per 1 adult entree

See the complete List of Kids Eat Free Lexington Lists here and or Louisville Lists here.

Two For Tuesdays and Kids Place! I don’t know if this will continue through the summer but if so it will be great for Rainy Days! Two for one admissions to Kids Place on Tuesdays! Also you can download GREAT money saving coupons on their website!

Participate in the Summer Reading Program at the Lexington Public Library. Usually, once completing the program you also receive tons of FREE coupons to local places like Explorium, the zoo etc.!!!

and many more! If you know of something else fun to do for free (or cheap) please feel free to email me so we can enjoy it too!Recent Comments:

• XXX says A tip to save some cash when enjoying movies it that instead of heading to the movies on a busy [more]
• daphne says I JUST LOVE YOU!!! You always amaze me. You’re wonder womman of another kind!! I know it’s hard to BE [more]
• Jen says We are currently going through a pregnancy possibly affected by VACTERL…having more tests run. Would like to discuss some [more]
• Jen says Hi Amber! It’s lunchablemommy – actually not on A full cup anymore, so I wanted to send you my [more]
• Tracy says Love it! That is something Maggie would do. She loves Disney Princess stuff too. LOL. [more]

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