Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Wordless Wednesday

A winner!

Balloons
We have a winner --
kmogilevski has won a quart of Virgin Coconut Oil!

Thoughtful Healthy Living Tuesday

Woman carrying large stack of gifts

This week I’ve been thinking a lot more about attitude. For most people, Thanksgiving and the preparations for Christmas put one in a good mood, thinking more about others than our own desires. However, for others, thinking about gift giving and shopping brings more anxiety than peace. For myself, this year I’m making more of an effort to keep my sanity and enjoy this special time, because it only comes once a year! Here’s a few things I’m keeping in mind to keep the stress away:

1. Take time to differentiate need and want, and then prioritize according to the budget.

We all know this – but it’s important to keep within the budget, because once that cap is lifted, so much more stress and anxiety fills in.

2. Make a list of people to gift and the gifts already purchased and those intended to purchase.

I tend to buy things throughout the year and then forget what all I’ve purchased! So I need to double check the “gift closet” before I shop.

3. Not fret over deals that I’ve missed

This might just be me, but I love a good deal that some times I feel guilty when I can’t get the deal, because circumstances kept me from getting to it or the deal just sold out so quickly. I have to remind myself to take it all in stride.

4. Think positively about the effect of my efforts.

Why am I making those purchases?!? It’s not to impress the person I’m giving it to but to bring a little more happiness and remind them that I appreciate them. After all, it is the thought that counts (for most people)!

Here’s to a healthy mindset during a seemingly busy season!

Monday, November 29, 2010

Cyber Monday

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27:  An online shopper looks over a catalog while waiting for a web page to load during a shop and lunch event in the boardroom of the National Retail Federation November 27, 2006 in Washington, DC. The National Retail Federation, a retail trade group, provided laptop computers, personal shoppers and lunch to encourage shoppers who stopped by to participate in Cyber Monday, the online retail world's equivalent of Black Friday.  (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

It's Cyber Monday, closely following Black Friday, and while I have bought a few things, I haven't given into the Christmas shopping frenzy. A few of my friends started shopping at 10pm Thanksgiving Day, and honestly I think it would have been fun to join -- realistically I'm glad I didn't because I would have given into my avaricious spirit and bought much more than necessary! We're actually scaling gift-giving down just a tad bit this year (and part of our extended family has informed me they are doing the same!), trying to be wise with all the deals out there, maybe perusing consignments stores also, taking advantage of free swagbucks earned from searching/"googling." According to a Yahoo news article, deals should be lasting more than just today, with some companies offering specials all through December.

So I'm going to keep my greed in check, sampling doses of humble pie and reality, and enjoy the shopping process -- there still are excellent deals to be had, but don't forget about shipping costs!

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid -- Nov. 28- Dec. 4


SalonPas Pain Relief Patches {5 pk.}
Sale Price: $5.99
Receive $5.99 back in Jingle Cash (limit 1)
Final Price: Free!

Neoteric Healing Cream {4 oz.}
Sale Price: $7.99
Submit for $7.99 Manufacturer Mail-in Rebate
Final Price: Free!

Wrigley’s Eclipse Gum {12 pk.}
Sale Price: 3 for $2.00!
Receive $1.00 back in Jingle Cash when you buy 3
Final Price: 33 cents each!

Breathe Right Advanced {2 pk.}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 49 cents! (limit 3)

Carmex Lip Balm
{0.15-0.35 oz.}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 2 for $2.00
Use 30c/1 coupon from 11/7 SmartSource insert
Final Price: 70 cents

Dawn Dish Soap
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 99 cents!
Use 25c/1 coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Final Price: 74 cents!

Campbell’s Chunky Soup {15.25-19 oz.}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 2 for $3.00
Use $1/2 Campbell’s Coupon
Final Price: $1.00 each!

Vicks NyQuil & DayQuil {select varieties}
Sale Price: 2 for $10.00
Receive $5.00 back in Jingle Cash when you buy 2
Use $1.50/1 NyQuil coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Also use $1.50/1 DayQuil coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Final Price: $1.00 each!

Crest Toothpaste or Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush
{select varieties}
Sale Price: $2.99
Receive $1.00 back in Register Rewards or “Jingle Cash”
Use 75c/1 Crest coupon from 11/29 P&G insert
Or use 75c/1 Oral-B coupon from 11/29 P&G insert
Final Price: $1.24

Colgate Total Toothpaste {4 oz.}
Sale Price: $2.00
Use 75c/1 Colgate Total Coupon
Final Price: $1.25

Gillette Fusion Pro-Glide Razor {1 ct.}
Sale Price: $9.99
Receive $4.00 back in Jingle Cash (limit 1)
Use $4/1 coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Final Price: $1.99

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers {20-50 pk.}
Sale Price: $7.99
Receive $1.00 back in Jingle Cash (limit 1)
Use $1/1 coupon from insert
Final Price: $5.99

Huggies Little Movers Box Diapers {56 or 76 pack}
Sale Price: $17.99
Receive $1.00 back in Register Rewards or “Jingle Cash” (limit 1)
Use $2/1 coupon from 11/14 SmartSource insert
Or use $1.50/1 coupon from 11/14 SmartSource insert
Final Price as low as: $14.99



Complete Multi-purpose Solution {12 oz.}
Sale Price: $9.99
Receive $9.99 back in Extra Bucks {limit 1}
Final Price: Free!

Suave Invisible Solid Deodorant {1.4 oz.}
Sale Price: 89 cents
Use 75c/1 coupon from 11/14 RedPlum insert
Final Price: 14 cents!

Dawn Dish Soap
Sale Price: 88 cents!
Use 25c/1 coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Final Price: 63 cents!

Pampers Easy Ups {jumbo pk.}
Sale Price: $8.99
Use $1.50/1 Easy Up coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Or use $1/1 Pampers coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Final Price as low as: $7.49!

Huggies Diapers {mega pk.}
Sale Price: $14.99
Use $2/1 Little Snugglers or Little Movers coupon from 11/14 SmartSource insert
Or use $1.50/1 coupon from 11/14 SmartSource insert
Final Price as low as: $12.99

GoodNites {mega pk.}
Sale Price: $14.99
Use $3/2 GoodNites Coupon
Or use $1.50/1 coupon from 11/14 SmartSource insert
Final Price: $13.49

Gillette Fusion Pro-Glide Razor
Sale Price: $4.00
Receive $5.00 +UP Reward
Use $4/1 coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Final Price: Free!

Coffee-Mate Creamer {select varieties}
Sale Price: $2.99
Receive $1.00 +UP Reward
Use $1.50/1 Coffee-Mate Coupon
Or use $1/1 Coffee-Mate Coupon
Final Price as low as: 49 cents!

Gillette Deodorant {select varieties}
Sale Price: 2 for $7.00
Receive $2.00 +UP Reward when you buy 2
Use $2/1 coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Also use $2/1 coupon from 10/31 P&G insert (exp. 11/30)
Or use Buy 2 Get 1 Free coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Final Price as low as: 50 cents each!

Dawn Dish Soap
Sale Price: 99 cents!
Use 25c/1 coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Final Price: 74 cents!

Halls Cough Drops {select varieties}
Sale Price: $2.99
Receive $2.00 +UP Reward
Final Price: 99 cents!

Nexcare Bandages & First Aid Products {select varieties}
Sale Price: $1.99
Use $1/1 Nexcare Coupon
Final Price: 99 cents!

Pine-Sol Cleaner or Tilex {select varieties}
Sale Price: 2 for $4.00
Receive $1.00 +UP Reward when you buy 2
Use $1/1 Pine-Sol Coupon
Or use $1/1 Tilex Coupon
Final Price: $1.00 each!

Holiday Hershey Kisses or Reese’s Miniatures
{select varieties}
Sale Price: 2 for $5.00
Receive $2.00 +UP Reward when you buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values Program
Final Price: $1.00 each!

Pampers Easy Ups {jumbo pk.}
Sale Price: 2 for $17.00
Receive $2.00 +UP Reward when you buy 2
Use $1.50/1 Easy Up coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Also use $1/1 Pampers coupon from 11/28 P&G insert
Final Price: $6.25 each!

See complete lists at The Frugal Girls!

Meijer - Nov. 28 - Dec. 4

Meijer Supercenter

***This week is BUY 10 for 10 GET the 11th Item for FREE!!

10 for 10, 11th Item FREE List

Dole Iceberg Salad Bag
Baby Cut Carrots
Organic White or Minibella Mushrooms
Greenhouse Cucumbers
Extra Large Avocados
Yellow Flesh Potatoes
Flat Leaf or Curly Leaf Spinach
Organic Green Onions
Organic Baby-Cut Carrots
Mangos
Pepperidge Farm GoldFish
Louis Kemp Imitation Crab or Lobster Meat
Meijer Crescent Rolls
Meijer Big and Flakey Rolls
Meijer Sweet Rolls
Meijer Pizza Crust
Meijer Pasta Sauce
Meijer Split Top White or Wheat Bread, White or Seeded Hamburger Buns or White Hot Dog Buns
Meijer Paper Towels
Jeno’s Crisp n’ Tasty Pizza
Chef Boyardee Pasta with Meat
John Morrell Smoked or Polish Sausage
Meijer Dressing
Meijer Croutons
Meijer Bacon Pieces or Bits
Meijer Ripe Pitted Olives
Meijer Soft Cookies or Stouffers Animal Cookies
Meijer 4 pack Bottles (Select Varieties)
Meijer Naturals Salsa or Thick & Chunky
Meijer Microwave Popcorn
Meijer Cheese Treats
Meijer Pretzels
Meijer Pork Rinds
Meijer 5 pack Soft Light Bulbs
Kraft Mac & Cheese Cups, Boxed, or Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups
Bush’s Best Variety Beans
Hunt’s Tomatoes or Rotel Diced Tomatoes
Theater Box Candy or King Size Candy
2 Liter Bottles Coke and Pepsi Products
Glauceau Vitamin Water
Sobe Life Water
Aunt Jemima Breakfast Entree
Meijer Reclosable Bags
Palmolive Liquid Dish Soap
Select Tropical Fish

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits
$0.30/2 Refrigerated Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits SmartSource.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.30/2 Refrigerated Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits CoolSavings.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Biscuits Coupons.com 10/1/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
Final Price: 2/$1.40

Dentyne, Trident, Stride, Orbit, or Five Gum Singles
$1/2 Trident Layers Single Pack Gum 10/24/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/18/2010)
Final Price: 2/$1.00

Bumble Bee Tuna, Albacore Tune, Ready to eat Chicken, Tuna, Seafood with Crab or Fat Free Tuna Salad Kits
$0.55/1 Bumble Bee Tuna Pouch 9/12/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
Final Price: FREE!

Betty Crocker Cake Mix or Family Brownie Mix
$0.75/1 Betty Crocker Decadent Supreme Cake Mix 10/24/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/18/2010)
Final Price: Could be FREE if this mix is offered!

Betty Crocker Helpers
$0.75/3 Betty Crocker Helper Meals 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/1/2011)
Final Price: 3/$2.00

Totino’s Pizza Rolls 15 ct
$0.40/2 Totino’s Rolls Snacks 9/12/2010 GM Insert (exp 12/4/2010)
$0.40/2 Totino’s Rolls Snacks 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 12/31/2020)
$0.50/2 Totino’s Product Totino’s 5/4/2010 Rolling
Final Price: As Low As 2/$1.00

Green Giant Boxed Vegetables or Meijer Vegetable Steamers
$0.60/3 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables 11/14/2010 GM Insert (exp 1/8/2011)
$0.60/3 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables SmartSource.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.60/3 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables CoolSavings.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
Final Price: 3/$2.00

Campbell’s Select Harvest Soup
$1/2 Campbell’s Select Harvest Campbell’s Soup 10/11/2010 Rolling
$1/2 Campbell’s Select Harvest Soup Campbell’s Soup 10/7/2010 Rolling
$1/2 Campbell’s Select Harvest Soup Campbell’s Kitchen 10/7/2010 Rolling
Final Price: 2/$1.00

Bob Evans Fresh Pork Sausage Roll, Links, Patties or Sausage Gravy or Biscuits $2.79
$0.25/1 Bob Evans Sausage 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/12/2010)
$0.35/1 Bob Evans Sausage SmartSource.com 10/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$1/2 Bob Evans Sausage 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/12/2010)
Final Price: 2/$4.48

Barilla Plus Pasta, Oven Cuts Lasagna, Jumbo Shells, Manicotti, Wavy Lasagna $1.59
$1/1 Barilla Plus (IE) Bricks 11/10/2010 Rolling Printable (FF)
Final Price: $.59

Coffee-Mate Creamer $1.50
$1/2 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer All You Dec 2010 11/18/2010 (exp 3/31/2011)
$0.55/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 2/6/2011)
$0.55/1 Coffee-Mate Liquid or Powder Coffee-mate 11/11/2010 Rolling
Final Price: As Low As $.50

Dannon Yogurt $.50
$0.50/6 Dannon Light & Fit Coupons.com 10/1/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
Final Price: 6/$2.00

BUY any 2 Pampers Value Pack Diapers and GET a $10.00 Meijer Gift Card FREE!!
$1/1 Pampers Diapers or Training Pants 11/28/2010 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/2010)

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner $3.49
B1G1 Pantene Shampoo WYB Pantene 11/28/2010 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$1/2 Pantene Products 11/28/2010 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$1/2 Pantene Hair Care 10/31/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
Final Price: As Low As 2/$3.49

All Sundown Vitamins and Supplements BOGO Identical Item FREE!
$1/1 Sundown & Marvel Vitamins 11/7/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/21/2010)
$1/1 Sundown Naturals or Marvel Heroes Vitamin Coupons.com 11/1/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$1/1 Sundown Naturals Vitamin Product (IE) Bricks 9/29/2010 Rolling Printable (FF)

Thanks Stockpiling Moms!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

Give Thanks with pilgrim girl
Dear reader & friend,
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement in making this blog happen! I'm grateful for the time you take to read and follow, and the initiative in leaving comments and entering my giveaways. I'm thankful for the sponsors who've believed and invested in me.
May we always appreciate the many blessings we've been given -- and thanks so much for blessing me!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Wordless Wednesday

Oliver's Labels Review

How many times have you written your child's name with a Shapie on their sippy cup or clothing tag as a means of identification at the nursery or day care?!? I try so hard not to do that because I think it looks tacky, but normal labels can't stand the wear 'n tear of toddler life!

Oliver's Labels
sent me a small sampling to try, and I do like these a lot! The labels are glossy and extremely durable. They are waterproof and scuff-proof and can be used on items that go into the dishwasher, microwave, fridge, or freezer. I did not notice any loss of adhesion after washing my little one's labeled sippy cup -- it only has to withstand her picking at it!

The Original Labels are 2" x 3/4" and come in a large variety of designs and icons -- there are some which are great for those with any allergies, so that everyone is aware of what your child cannot have.

We were also sent some Mini Labels, which are smaller to allow to adhere onto toys, toothbrushes, or pencils.

One of my favorites is the shoe labels! My little one is still too young for this, but I love the thought behind it. They stick to the inside heel of the shoe and have a right and left foot shape for each respective shoe!
Oliver's Labels also has a Stick-eez Clothing Label, which will adhere to your child's clothing tag. They should also be able to withstand the washer and dryer!
Oliver's Labels offers a Found-it Tracking System to locate lost items without listing any personal information! When someone finds the lost item, they will be prompted to go to a special page on our website (see "A" in diagram below) with instructions to enter the code on the label (see "B" in diagram below). Oliver's Labels will match you to your Found-it™ tracking system code and send you a notification email right away. Oliver’s Labels acts as an intermediary between you and the finder so you never have to share any of your personal information!
Oliver's Labels offers top-notch labels for so many uses! Click on over and order a few!


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Thoughtful Living Tuesday

Table set for traditional holiday dinner of turkey
Leftovers!
I know most everyone is in full swing preparing for the feast on Thursday, and some look forward to the leftovers! I'm a leftovers girl and want to remind you of a few food safety tips.

Use those leftovers for around 3 days; after that, it's at your own risk!

Especially with big get-togethers, be careful about how long food will be sitting out at room temperature.

My mom was big on thoroughly reheating leftovers. Reheat food in a pot or pan on the stovetop to close to boiling -- might be good to reboil the gravy though.

When reheating, I try to avoid putting plastic in the microwave -- who knows what happens to the plastic when heated by the microwaves and how much of anything is transferred into the food I'd ingest! When I use the microwave, I use a glass or ceramic bowl or plate. Whenever possible though, I still try to reheat using the stovetop.

Happy Thanksgiving, and many healthy leftovers! =)

Monday, November 22, 2010

A Winner!

Balloons
We have a winner --
Kristin (who's Born 2 Be Mom) has won a Wrist Cuff Watch from The Owl & The Firefly!

Sickness....

Rubber ducks on bathtub
The dreaded 5th season is upon us...cold & flu season! Despite our hand washing, healthy eating, apple cider vinegar, tea and our best attempts to stay healthy and well, we've failed. And unfortunately, we keep sharing the cold germs with each other. Needless to say, I feel unenergized -- and I thought time management was an issue before -- and as if someone is squeezing my throat closed, with moments to allow me to force out several coughs. The little one is not quite able to communicate what's ailing her -- I haven't been medicating her much, since she's under 2, but last night, she pointed to her ibuprofen! That seemed to help! Hopefully this sickness won't last too much longer!

A hot bath always works wonders to relax a sore and sick body. I lit my "spa" candle, and just let the steam and warmth rejuvenate my tired self. And I noticed a set of eyes looking at me -- the eyes of the rubber ducky! As I work my way through this cold season, it also makes me smile that I'm also making my way through the season of raising a toddler, with all its ups and downs. I just need to sit back and enjoy those baths, with the rubber ducky and the Booth bath applique on the tub surround, more!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

$3 Off Any Pork Product -- Ohio only


The Ohio Pork Producers Council is offering a coupon for $3/1 any pork product when you sign up for their newsletter. This coupon will be emailed to you after you register so make sure to check your spam folder so you don’t miss out.

Thanks Printable Coupon Spot!

BabyBond Nursing Cover Review

It took me quite some time to get accustomed to breastfeeding in public, with a cover. After doing some research and asking around, I purchased a cover, and even though I'm a petite woman, felt like the cover didn't adequately shield me from any wandering eyes! I was paranoid about placing my husband in strategic places so that strangers wouldn't be able to see my side or back. I wish I had known that the BabyBond Couture™ would eliminate my paranoia!

The BabyBond Couture™works as "a hybrid between nursing top and belly band," according to the website. Worn like a sash, it provides access for nursing from the top of the shirt; worn around the waist, it provides access for nursing from the bottom of the shirt, adequately covering any skin that might be exposed while nursing. When finished, it rolls up into a self-storing pouch.

This diagram illustrates the two possibilities for the BabyBond Couture™, but click on the diagram for a video demonstration.

BabyBond also offers the Original design as well as the Flex. All three are 100% cotton and machine washable -- the original even includes a built-in terry velour burp cloth.

Right now BabyBond is offering a Buy One, Get 75% off the second discount! To take advantage of it, purchase your BabyBond product at ToysRUs.com and email a copy of your receipt to missy at babybondnursing dot com; she will reply with a discount code to order the second from BabyBond.com for 75% off. This would be an excellent baby shower gift for any expectant mother!


This is not a paid post. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid - Nov. 21 - 27


Tic Tac {1 oz.}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 99 cents!
Use 75c/1 coupon from 10/3 RedPlum insert
Final Price: 24 cents!

Coffee-Mate Liquid {16 oz.}
Sale Promo: Buy 1 at $2.49, Get 1 Free
Use $1.50/1 Coffee-Mate Coupon
Also use 75c/1 Coffee-Mate Coupon
Or use 55c/1 coupon from 11/14 RedPlum insert
Final Price as low as: 24 cents each!

Scotch Mailers {4×7 to 9×11.5 in.}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 39 cents (limit 3)

ChapStick Lip Balm {0.15 oz.}
Sale Price: 2 for $2.00
Use $1/2 coupon from 11/21 SmartSource insert
Final Price: 50 cents each!

Campbell’s Select Harvest Soup {15.3-18.6 oz.}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 99 cents
Use $1/2 Select Harvest Coupon
Final Price: 50 cents each!

Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste {4 oz.}
Sale Price: $3.49
Receive $2.50 back in Register Rewards or “Jingle Cash”
Final Price: 99 cents!

Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons {18 ct.}
Sale Price: 2 for $8.00
Receive $2.00 back in Register Rewards when you buy 2 {limit 1}
Use $2/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Coupon
{print 2 times}
Or use $3/2 coupon from November All You
Or use $1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Coupon
Final Price as low as: $1.00 each!

King’s Hawaiian Rolls
Sale Price: $1.99
Use $1/2 coupon from 11/14 RedPlum insert
Final Price: $1.50 each!

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Pull-Ups {19-50 pk.}
Sale Price: $8.99
Receive $2.00 back in Register Rewards or “Jingle Cash”
Use $2/1 Little Snugglers Coupon
Or use $2/1 Little Snugglers or Little Movers coupon from 11/14 SmartSource insert
Or use $2/1 Pull-Ups Coupon
Or use $1.50/1 Huggies coupon from 11/14 SmartSource insert
Final Price as low as: $4.99 each!

Advil PM {4 ct.}

Sale Price: 99 cents
Receive 99 cents back in Extra Bucks {limit 1}
Final Price: Free!

Excedrin Migraine, PM or Extra Strength {8 ct.}
Sale Price: 99 cents
Receive 99 cents back in Extra Bucks {limit 1}
Final Price: Free!

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereal {12-14 oz.}
Sale Price: 2 for $5.00
Receive $2.00 back in Extra Bucks when you buy 2
Use $1/2 Kellogg’s Coupon
Final Price: $1.00 each!

Old Spice or Secret Deodorant {select varieties}
Sale Price: $2.49
Receive $1.00 back in Extra Bucks (limit 1)
Final Price: $1.49

Starbucks Via {8 pk.}
Sale Price: $3.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 11/21 SmartSource insert
Final Price: $2.99

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers
Sale Price: $8.99
Use $2/1 Little Snugglers Coupon
Or use $2/1 Little Snugglers or Little Movers coupon from 11/14 SmartSource insert
Or use $1.50/1 Huggies coupon from 11/14 SmartSource insert
Final Price as low as: $6.99!

Motrin PM {20 ct.}
Sale Price: $4.00
Submit for $2.00 Single Check Rebate
Use $1/1 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values Program
Also use $2/1 coupon from 11/21 SmartSource insert
Or use $2/1 coupon from November All You
Final Price: Free! {+ $1.00 money maker}

Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorant {select varieties}
Sale Promo: Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Use Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon from 10/31 RedPlum insert
Final Price: 2 Free!

AMO Complete Multi-Purpose Solution {12 oz.}
Sale Price: $7.99
Submit for $7.99 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: Free!

Halls Cough Drops {select varieties, 30 ct.}
Sale Price: 99 cents
Use 50c/1 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values Program
Also use $1/2 coupon from 11/7 SmartSource insert
Final Price: 24 cents each!

Pert Plus Shampoo {13.5 oz., select varieties}
Sale Price: $2.99
Receive $1.50 +UP Reward
Use $1/1 coupon from 10/17 SmartSource insert
Final Price: 49 cents!

Chapstick {select varieties, 0.15 oz.}
Sale Price: 99 cents
Use $1/2 coupon from 11/21 SmartSource insert
Final Price: 49 cents each!

Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes {6.6 oz.}
Sale Price: 2 for $3.00
Receive $1.00 +UP Reward when you buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values Program
Final Price: 50 cents each!

Healthy Choice Soup {14 oz.}
Sale Price: 2 for $3.00
Receive $1.00 +UP Reward when you buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/17 SmartSource insert
Final Price: 50 cents each!

French’s Fried Onions {2.8 oz.}
Sale Price: 2 for $3.00
Receive $1.00 +UP Reward when you buy 2
Use 50c/1 French’s Coupon
Also use 50c/1 coupon from 11/7 SmartSource insert
Final Price: 50 cents each!

Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil {select varieties}
Sale Price: $4.99
Receive $2.00 +UP Reward
Use $1.50/1 coupon from 10/31 P&G insert
Or use $1.50/1 coupon from 10/10 P&G insert
Final Price: $1.49!

Huggies Big Pack Diapers
Sale Price: $19.99
Use $2/1 Little Snugglers Coupon
Or use $2/1 Little Snugglers or Little Movers coupon from 11/14 SmartSource insert
Or use $1.50/1 coupon from 11/14 SmartSource insert
Final Price as low as: $17.99!

See complete lists at The Frugal Girls!

Meijer - Nov. 21 - 27

Meijer Supercenter

$9.00 off Hen Turkey 10-15 lbs with an additional $20.00 purchase (limit 1)

$16.00 off Tom Turkey 16lbs and up with an additional $20.00 purchase (limit 1)

$1.99 Hillshire Farm Rope Style Smoked Sausage, Cheddarwurst or Brats 14-16 oz
-$0.75/2 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage Products
$1.49 each wyb 2 after coupon

Produce/Deli:

$3.00 Kings Hawaiian Round Bread 16 oz
-$1/1 Kings Hawaiian Product
$2.00 after coupon

$2.50 Athenos Crumbled Feta 5-6 oz or Alouette Spreadable Cheese 6.5 oz
-$0.75/1 Alouette Soft Spreadable Cheese 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/16/2011)
-B1G1 Athenos Feta Cheese Product
$1.25 – $1.50 after coupon

$2.39 Land O Lakes Butter Quarters 1 lb pkg (limit 4)
-$0.50/2 Land O’ Lakes Butter Products
-$0.50/2 Land O Lakes Butter 10/24/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$1.89 each wyb 2 after coupon

$2.75 Breyers Ice Cream 1.5 qt, Ben & Jerry’s or Starbucks Ice Cream 1pt or Klondike Bars 6-8 ct
-$1/1 Starbucks Ice Cream 11/21/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/5/2011)
-$1/1 Starbucks Ice Cream
-$1/2 Starbucks Ice Cream
-$0.75/1 Starbucks Ice Cream
$1.75 – $2.25 after coupon

$2.00 Sargento Shredded Cheese 5-8 oz
-$0.40/2 Sargento Shredded Cheese 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/11/2010)
$1.60 each wyb 2 after coupon

$2.50 Coffee-mate Flavored Creamer 32 oz
-$0.55/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 2/6/2011)
-$0.55/1 Coffee-Mate Liquid or Powder
-$0.75/1 Coffee-Mate Liquid or Powder
-$1.50/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Creamer
$1.00 – $1.50 after coupon

$2.00 Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough 16-16.5 oz
-$1/1 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough
-$1/1 Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough 10/3/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$0.75/1 Nestle Toll House Cookie or Brownie Dough
$1.00 after coupon

$3.99 Marie Callender’s Fruit or Cream Pie 28-46 oz
-$1/1 Marie Callender’s Dessert Pie
$2.99 after coupon

$1.89 Reddi Wip Whipped Topping 7 oz
-$0.50/1 Reddi-Wip
-$0.35/1 Reddi-wip 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$0.89 – $1.19 after coupon

$0.99 Stove Top Stuffing 5-6 oz
-$4/5 Butterball Turkey WYB (4) Participating Products 11/7/0201 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$1/2 Stove Top Products
-$1/2 Stove Top Products
**Bonus: Buy 4 get 1 FREE
$0.39 each wyb 5 after coupon and 1 FREE

$5.50 24pk cans Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi or Mountain Dew 12 oz (limit 2)
-$0.50/2 Pepsi Cola Meijer MealBox (exp 12/10/2010)
$5.25 each wyb 2 after coupon

$1.67 Krusteaz Cookie Mix, Bars, Crumb Cake, Muffin Mix or Ghiradelli Brownie or Muffin Mix
-$0.50/1 Krusteaz Muffin Mix 10/17/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
-$1/1 Krusteaz Cookie Mix 10/10/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$0.67 after coupon

$0.89 Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5 oz can
-$0.50/2 Red Gold Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies 9/26/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$1/3 Red Gold Tomatoes 9/26/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$1/3 Red Gold Redpack Tomatoes
$0.39 – $0.56 each after coupon

$0.99 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes 4.5-6.6 oz
-$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes
-$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes 10/3/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/27/2010)
$0.49 each wyb 2 after coupon

Buy One, Get One FREE Aunt Millie’s Old Fashioned Bread or Buns
-$0.55/1 Aunt Millie’s Hearth Bread (IE) Printable (FF)
-$0.55/1 Aunt Millie’s 100% Natural Bread
Final price depends on original

$1.99 Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo 22-30 oz
-$1/1 Kraft Miracle Whip
-$1/2 Kraft Miracle Whip Dressing or Mayo
$0.99 – $1.49 after coupon

$2.50 Kellogg’s Cereal (Frosted Mini Wheats, Raisin Bran, Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies) or Pop Tarts 12 ct
-$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereal
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereals
-$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals 10/17/2010 RP Insert (exp 11/28/2010)
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies Cereals 10/17/2010 RP Insert (exp 11/28/2010)
-$1/3 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Meijer mPerks (exp 11/30/2010)
$2.00 – $2.17 after coupon
**Bonus: Buy any 4 cereals or pop-targets get a Gallon of Meijer Milk FREE (excludes chocolate or organics)

$2.00 Sunshine Cheez-It’s 7.5-9 oz, Kellogg’s All Bran Crackers 10 oz, Kashi or Special K Crackers 8 oz, Keebler Wheatables 8.5oz, Right Bites 4.4-4.65 oz or Toasted Crackers 8oz
-$1/2 Keebler Crackers 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/9/2011)
and use
-$1/2 Keebler Club, Town House and Cheez It’s Meijer MealBox (exp 12/10/2010)
$1.00 each wyb 2 after coupons

$2.00 Nabisco Ritz Crackers 13.7-16 oz, Crackerfuls 6oz, Chips Ahoy! 9.5-15 oz or Toasted Chips 8.1 oz
-$1/1 Nabisco Crackers 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/2/2011)
-$1/2 Nabisco Cracker Products (IE) Printable (FF)
$1.00 – $1.50 after coupon

$0.89 Heinz Gravy 12 oz
-$1/3 Heinz Homestyle Gravy
$0.56 each wyb 3 after coupon

$1.99 Nestle Toll House Morsels 10-12 oz
-$0.50/2 Nestle Toll House Morsels
-$1/2 Nestle Toll House Morsels
$1.49 each wyb 2 after coupon

$0.99 Carnation Evaportaed Milk 12 oz
-$0.50/2 Carnation Evaporated Milk 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$0.50/2 Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk
-$0.50/2 Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk 9/26/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
$0.49 each wyb 2 after coupon

25%off McCormick Gravy Mix, Grinders, Pure Vanilla Extract or Select Seasonings or Spices
-$1/2 McCormick Extracts or Food Color Meijer MealBox (exp 12/10/2010)
-$0.25/2 McCormick Gravy 11/7/2010 RP (exp 12/19/2010)
$0.25/1 McCormick Spice or Extract 11/7/2010 RP (exp 12/19/2010)
-$1/1 McCormick Gourmet Spices Meijer MealBox (exp 11/26/2010)
Final price depends on original

Buy One Get One FREE Ideal Granulated or Brown Sweetner 10.6 oz or Confectionery Sweetner 16 oz
-$2/1 Ideal Sugar, White, Confectionery, or Brown 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
Final price depends on original

$1.49 Keebler Ready Crust or Single Serve Tart Crust
-$0.50/1 Eggs WYB (2) Keebler Ready Pie Crusts 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/2/2011)

$2.00 Pam Cooking Spray 5-6oz or Wesson Cooking Oil 48 oz
-$0.35/1 Pam Cooking Spray 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$0.40/1 Wesson Oil 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
and use
-$1/2 Wesson Oil Meijer MealBox (exp 11/26/2010)
$0.70 each Wesson Oil wyb 2 after 2 MQ and 1 MMB
$1.30 Pam after coupon

$1.67 Crest Toothpaste 6.4 oz, Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush 1 ct or Stages Manual Toothbrush or Toothpaste
-$0.50/1 Crest Toothpaste 10/31/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
-$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste 10/10/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
-$0.75/1 Oral B Toothbrushes 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$1/1 Oral-B Stages or Zooth Power Toothbrush 10/31/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
-$0.75/1 Oral-B Toothbrushes 10/10/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)

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Friday, November 19, 2010

The Mommy Brand - Review

Most everyone is familiar with Etsy, which provides an opportunity for anyone to sell their crafts or products, but I’m thrilled to share about The Mommy Brand, where each product is individually made by mommies!

I was given the choice to review a hair bow or a flower, and I chose the deep pink Jenny Flower. First, I noticed the pictures on the website just do not do justice to the actual product; the Jenny Flower had soft, supple petals and was not rigid or falsely reconstructed, as I had previously anticipated. Second the flower is strongly adhered to the clip, which held my daughter’s hair wonderfully (and she likes wearing it, unlike most other bows I’ve put in her hair).

Jenny at The Mommy Brand also included a nylon headband which has an ingenious band to clip any one of the flowers or bows onto, for babies with not enough clipable hair! In addition to the nylon headband in various sizes, they also have a thick, lace headband and accessory hat.

Check out their selections; they have over 80 hair bows in their collection! They might even offer a different color product than pictured – originally I wanted the Amy Flower because of the color, but since it was sold out at that time, Jenny suggested the Jenny Flower in the deep pink color I saw the Amy Flower. The Mommy Brand is offering a holiday sale beginning Nov. 8 – stop by and choose your favorite bows for your holiday celebrations and pictures for those Christmas cards or pick up a hooded towel or designed crocheted hat for your little one (or gift it for another little one)!

You can also follow The Mommy Brand on Facebook and Twiter. They also have a blog called “A Young Mom’s Guide to Motherhood, Money, & Marriage,” offering additional giveaways, recipes, helpful mommy advice, and financial tips.

****The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Jenny at The Mommy Brand for the products for the review! I will be compensated with a gift certificate to use towards The Mommy Brand’s products!****