Spread the word! Massage for the Cure is taking place on September 15th, 2009! Join Massage Envy in the fight against breast cancer with a $35 therapeutic massage, $10 of which will go to the local affiliates for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.Help beat breast cancer .
Request your free sample of Kashi Honey Sunshine, GoLean Crunch, or Heart to Heart cereal here. We love Kashi at our house so this is great.
This offer is valid through 9/27/09, or while supplies last.
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If you are a new mom or mom to be, here is an offer that you might be able to take advantage of.
Chicco is giving away a FREE Lightweight Stroller (in red) to those who purchase 3 participating Chicco products between August 20-October 31. Get the full scoop and print your rebate form here.
Note: currently the rebate form says "win" a free stroller. I have confirmed that this is a typo.
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The Cheesecake Factory and Feeding America have partnered together to create the Drive Out Hunger Tour. The first 500 people to attend an event at a participating Cheesecake Factory and donate two cans of soup will receive a free piece of their new Stefanie’s Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake. Not only that, but there will be free live music and a special gift for each person who attends.
Click here to find out more and to see if there will be a participating Cheesecake Factory near you.
Thanks to The Centsible Sawyer!
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Thanks for checking out Frugalissa Finds..It is nice to meet you!!!
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I did a series last week called All About Couponing. Check it on the side bar under labels. Read up and learn all about coupons and how to get started. I can't wait to hear how everyone is saving money.
I am coming up with different topics for my next series...
So what do you want to learn or talk about? I love to talk deals, saving money, all things health and food realted too...So ask away!
Email (found on left sidebar) or post comments or questions under the post.
Now this is a frugalissa find-If you need or want Crocs for the kids then check out Crocs.com TODAY!!
They are having a buy one get one free sale and use the coupon code slx8797 and you will get 25% more off and FREE shipping
Or if you are like me and only find one pair that will fit one member of the family call a friend. So you can still score the deal. We got $20 crocs for $7. Now that is a sweet deal.
Have you heard???
Frugalissa will be a guest on WBIR Saturday morning. I am beyond ecstatic over this opportunity. The show is at 8-9AM. Please watch on Saturday if you are local and if not look for the link of the interview on the blog later.....
I apologize for this going out a day late.I was and still am out of town but I wanted to get this out quick. I really hope some of you get this in time to hit some of the Thursday sales. There are a bunch this week. Have fun!!!
As They Grow Children's Consignment Sale
Dunbarton Oaks Subdivision (off Northshore Drive. About 1 mile west of Morrell Road)
1521 Dunwoody Boulevard
Thursday, August 27 - 9am-1pm and 6:30-8:30pm
Friday, August 28 - 9am - 1pm (1/2 price day)
The Picky Chick Fall Consignment Sale
INSIDE of Fountainhead College of Technology, 3203 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville 37918
Thu, Aug 27 10am-8pm
Fri, Aug 28 10am-8pm
1/2 OFF Sale Sat, Aug 29 9am-Noon
Tag - You Are It Consignment Sale
DIRECTIONS:
At Foxvue Road and Fox Road (off Kingston Pike)
2 Miles From Calhouns off Pellissippi Parkway
9900 Misty Grove Lane in Foxvue Subdivision
Friday the 28th: 8am - 4pm
Saturday the 29th: 7am - 2pm
***half price 12-2 on Saturday***
RAIN DATE: September 4th and 5
First Baptist Concord
11704 Kingston Pike
Family Life Center Gym
FBC Kingston Pike Campus
August 28 - 8:30 AM to 4 PM and 7 to 9PM
August 29 - 8:30 AM to 1 PM half price
Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church Fall/Winter Consignment Sale
7753 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville 37931
Saturday, August 29 from 8:00 - 2:00
GymBeaus and Belles Consignment Sale
5403 Western Avenue Knoxville, TN 37921
(Sale is located around back of building)
Saturday, August 29, 2009 8 AM – 2PM
Dixie Lee Baptist Church
14650 Old Stage Road Lenoir City, TN 37772
Fri Aug 28 8am-1pm
Sat. Aug 29 8am-1pm
When I called the church they said they have half off but hours unknown
Have you gotten your FREE (or cheap) Bounce Dryer Bar at Target yet? If not, I have something else for you to look for!!
The Tide Stain Release 20 oz liquid is priced at $3.79. There have been several coupons in weekly inserts and higher value coupons in magazines I am subscribed too (Oprah and Parents).
Use the Target coupon PLUS the Manufacturer’s coupon to get it super cheap!
$3.79 Tide Stain Release 20 oz liquid *as shown above
*$.75 in the 8/2 P&G Insert (exp 8/31)
$1 in the 8/16 SS Insert (exp 10/31)
$.75 in the 8/30 P&G Insert (exp 9/30)
$1.50 in the August and September issues of Oprah and Parents Magazines$1.50 Mailer Request
PLUS $1.50 Target Coupon in the 8/23 RP Insert (exp 10/3)
Net Price $.79 - $1.54 each
Since the Target coupon doesn’t expire until October 3, you should receive the Mailer coupon by then (it said 4-6 weeks). So, you can at least get one bottle for $.79!
In case you’re wondering how this stuff works, read this post from Emily at Mommin it Up! I’m glad I have a few cheap bottles to have in my stockpile! I will be trying it very soon!!
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Target recently released $27 in printable baby coupons!
Here are a few of the deals that you can score using these new coupons. As always, please note that prices tend to vary by location:
Gerber Baby Bottles (singles, BPA free!) - $0.99/ea
Use $1/1 Target coupon here
Final Price = FREE (Thanks, Common Sense With Money!)
Johnson's Buddies Soap - $0.97/ea
Use $1/1 Target coupon here
Final Price = FREE
Boost Kids Essentials Drinks (6 pk) - $7.99-8.99/ea
Use $2/1 Target coupon here
PLUS Use $5/1 here or $3/1 in July All You magazine
Final Price = $0.99-3.99/ea
Earth's Best Snacks - $1.77-2.29/ea
Use $0.75/1 Target coupon here
PLUS Use $1/2 here
Final Price = $0.52-1.04/ea
Earth's Best Baby Cereal - $2.39/ea
Use $0.75/1 Target coupon here
Final Price = $1.64/ea
Gerber Graduates Snacks - $2.14/ea
Use $1/2 Target coupon here
Final Price = $1.64/ea when you buy 2 (Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!)
Desitin Diaper Rash Cream - $2.99/ea
Use $1.50/1 Target coupon here
PLUS Use $2/2 here, $3/3 here, or $2/2 here
Final Price = $0.49/ea
Aveeno Baby Care - $3.50/ea
Use $1/1 Target coupon here
PLUS use $2/1 here or $1/1 here
Final Price = $0.50-1.50/ea
Johnson & Johnson Baby Care (select, in ad) - $2.99-3.50/ea
Use $1/1 Target coupon here
PLUS Use $2/2 here, $3/3 here, $2/2 here, $1/1 here, here, here, here and here
Final Price = $0.99-1.50/ea
Huggies Baby Wipes (184 ct) - $5.99/ea
Use $1.50/1 Target coupon here
PLUS Use $0.50/1 in 7/19 & 8/16 Smart Source inserts
Final Price = $3.99/ea
Also, diaper prices vary so much that I decided to just list the coupons that are available plus the matching Target printable coupon:
Luvs Diapers
Use $1/1 Target coupon here
PLUS Use $1/1 in 7/12 Smart Source insert
Save $2 per pack!
Huggies Pure & Natural Jumbo Pack Diapers
Use $1.50/1 Target coupon here
PLUS Use $3/1 here and here and in 8/16 & 8/23 Smart Source inserts
Save $4.50 per pack!
Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers
Use $1.50/1 Target coupon here
PLUS use $1.50/1 here and here and in 8/16 Smart Source insert
Save $3 per pack!
Pampers Training Pants or Diapers
Use $2.50/2 Target coupon here (or $2/1 Target coupon in 8/23 Red Plum insert if you rec'd it)PLUS Use $1/1, $1.50/1 or $2/1 in 8/2 P&G insert
Save $2.25-3.25 per pack!
View the complete list of Target baby coupons here & a complete list of sale/coupon match ups at Target for this week here.
List from Stretching a Buck
Bento lunchboxes make eating healthy and fun. 
Ingredients
Arrange french loaf slices in an even layer over apples.2. In same bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Pour over bread, making sure every slice is fully soaked. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate over night. THIS IS KEY!
Here are a few tips for packing lunches!!!
Adapted from $5 dinners
1. Think REUSABLE, not DISPOSABLE!!!
I did a cost comparison of a few popular lunch box items…prepacked vs. make and pack yourself. And “REUSABLE” saves…not only waste, but money as well!
-Carrots: 1 lb. bag of baby carrots $1.77 vs. 1 lb. bag of whole carrots $.67 - Take 3 minutes to -peel and cut yourself. $1 a week = $36 savings on the year!
-Raisins: Large 15 oz. box of raisins $2.49 vs. 7 oz. of smaller mini boxes $1.99 - Divide out raisins into small containers instead of sending the little boxes. $1 a week = $36
-Cheese Cubes: 16 oz. cheese block $2.99 vs. 7 oz. prepacked cut cheese $2.50 - Per ounce, you could save $2 a week by buying a large block and cutting your own cheese cubes!
This principle applies to all prepackaged “convenience” foods!
2. Spend 15-20 minutes on a Sunday night cutting carrots and cheese cubes, and dividing up raisins. Crackers, baked chips can easily be bagged or put in a container as well. I am all about ease and minimal prep in the morning. So all you have do the night before is have it all ready on the counter or fridge and throw it in the lunchbox in the morning on the way out the door.
If you could save $2 PER LUNCHBOX PER DAY by doing a little legwork yourself each week, you could save over $350 PER LUNCHBOX this school year! If you pack more than 1 lunch, there is potential for saving LOTS of $$$!
3. Give your kids a choice about what they want in their lunch. Offer grapes, raisins or blueberries. Don’t say “What do you want?” Because they’ll likely ask for a sugar laden snack!
4. Wrap your small blue ice pack in a small kitchen towel to keep the “thawing condensation” from making a mess in the lunchbox.
5. Keep sugar content LOW. Bake your own muffins vs. sending a “high fructose corn syrup” snack. Your teacher will thank you!
6. Of course, use coupons and watch sales.
7. And don’t forget a sweet note of adoration every few days!
Visit LunchinaBox.net and LaptopLunches.com for more great ideas!
Have any favorite lunch packing tips or tricks??? Do share!!!
Happy Back to School Lunch Making!!!
A good goal for the new school year is to eat dinner as a family! There are so many reasons to eat dinner together. Here are a few:
1. Families who eat together develop strong parent child bonds
2. Teens who regularly have meals together are less likely to get into fights, take drugs, be promiscuous, and drink.
3. Children with families that eat together do better academically.
4. Families that eat together generally eat more nutritiously.
5. Children that are involved by setting the table, and clearing the dishes learn important skills.
6. They grow up so fast, it’s time to make memories!
Here is what holds some families back, and what you can do to change:
Problem: Not having dinner prepared!
Solution: Menu plan better and prep meals earlier.
Problem: Kids mess around at dinner and take forever to eat!
Solution: Enjoy them! I will only have them for a short time.
Problem: Meetings and evening activities get in the way.
Solution: Have breakfast together instead!
Are you good with family dinners? If not, what is holding you back?
Adapted from Super Healthy Kids
Two chances for a FREE Chick-fil-A Original Chicken Sandwich:
The first 250,000 to join the Chicken Wave will receive a FREE Chick-fil-A Original Chicken Sandwich, plus be entered in a daily drawing for a $50 Chick-fil-A gift card!
Also, if you head to your local Chick-fil-A wearing a sports team logo on Labor Day from 10 a.m. to close, you’ll also receive a FREE Chick-fil-A Original Chicken Sandwich!
Thanks, Abundant Food Savings!
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When you play the Drugstore Game, utilizing the program to its fullest, you can literally save hundreds of dollars for a very small investment of time to research the CVS deals each week. In fact, I’ve saved over $300 just this summer alone.
Learning the ins and outs of the CVS ExtraCare Program may seem a little daunting at first, but it’s really quite simple when you break it down into the following steps.
This post will just tackle the basics of the program to get you started:
Verify that you have a CVS close to you. The easiest way to do this is using the CVS Store Finder. This seems pretty obvious, but with the price of gas these days, you won’t be doing yourself any favors if you’re offsetting your savings by spending a significant amount of money on fuel.
Sign up for your very own ExtraCare Card. You may sign up in a store. This is the easiest and fastest way to get your card.
Configure your scenarios. You’ll need to pick up a weekly store ad, as well as a monthly store ad. You can find the highlights of the weekly and monthly store ads, along with detailed weekly scenarios, posted right here or you can find the full lists on SlickDeals.net. You do need to be careful with the weekly ads, as they can vary between locations. Scan both ads to find the ExtraCare Bucks offers that most appeal to you. The most lucrative offers are usually the ones that are already free after ExtraCare Bucks (ECBs).
Your ultimate goal is to attempt to create transaction scenarios that actually earn you a profit in ECBs. You can achieve this by reducing your total amount spent out of pocket (OOP) with CVS dollar off coupons (ex. $3 off a $15 purchase), CVS item coupons, and manufacturer coupons. You can actually “stack” one CVS store coupon and one manufacturer coupon per item, and use both in conjunction with a $/$$ coupon.
A great example of this is a Adidas Deodorant offer. The deodorant was free after ECBs for the month of May, and there was a coupon available to purchase the deodorant for free in All You Magazine. Even though you aren’t paying OOP (out of pocket), you still earn the ECBs on the transaction. So you paid with the coupon, getting the item for free, and still earned $3.99 in ECBs to be used towards a future transaction.
Learn how to roll your ECBs. Once you’ve mastered the art of earning a profit on ECBs, you’ll want to move on to learning how to “roll” them, which is just another way of saying that you’re using them to pay for for items that earn more ECBs thus greatly reducing your OOP spending after your initial outlay. Learning how to effectively roll your ECBs will save you the most money in the long run.
Occasionally this may mean purchasing items that you don’t really want or need, but think of the many things you could do with these items. Glucose monitors are always a welcome donation at nursing homes. Toiletries can be donated to shelters. Use items as stocking stuffers, create gift baskets, or even sell them in garage/yard sales. You can find a use for just about everything if you think creatively.
Now it’s time to go shopping!!!
At the store, the first thing I do is grab all of the items I’ve incorporated into my scenarios. It’s not at all unusual for some items to be out of stock, so it helps to have a few backup items in mind if possible. I always bring my calculator and coupon keeper in case I have to do some on-the-spot configuring.
You may want to group your purchase into multiple transactions. Often I’ll do multiple transactions in one trip, so I group each transaction and organize my coupons before approaching the cashier so as to make checking out as efficient as possible. There are a couple of reasons for doing multiple transactions. One is to maximize your savings from $/$$ CVS coupons when they’re available. For example, if you have a $2/$10 purchase coupon, it makes more sense to do multiple transactions as close to $10 so you can get $2 off each one. A second reason would be to roll your ECBs that print from one transaction and use them to pay for your next transaction to minimize your actual OOP expenses.
Learn the proper order to present your coupons. When you’re ready to check out, first make sure the cashier scans your ExtraCare Card. Then it’s important that you present your coupons in exactly this order to maximize your savings – CVS dollar off transaction coupons, CVS store coupons/manufacturer coupons, and finally your ECBs. If you present your dollar off coupons after your manufacturer and store coupons, your total transaction amount may not be high enough to allow the system to accept the coupon.
One very important thing to mention about ECBs is that you will not get change for them, so make sure you use them to their fullest. If I have a dollar off transaction coupon, I generally try to stay as close as possible to the minimum transaction amount to maximize my savings, but if my total after coupons is less than the ECBs I have to pay with, I’ll pad my transaction with a few filler items so I’m not wasting the difference between the transaction amount and the ECBs. Filler items are just inexpensive items that you add to a transaction to get it above a certain subtotal. Trial size items are great, or in a pinch at the register you could grab a pack of gum.
Check your receipts and verify that all ECBs you earned printed correctly. It’s much easier to have issues resolved before you leave the store, but CVS Customer Care is generally very helpful as well. And make sure to put your ECBs in a safe place. Treat them like cash because trying to get them replaced is near impossible if you lose them.
Please feel free to email me or leave a comment if anything here was too ambiguous. I’m here to help you get started, and I definitely don’t want to leave anyone feeling overwhelmed right from the start!
Adapted from Deal Seeking Mom
Check this out..Lego kits on clearance at Lego.com. Some sets for less than a buck, perfect size -- and price for filling bday gift bags -- or Christmas stockings, if you're planning ahead. The selection changes often, so check every once in awhile.
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Go to Deal Seeking Mom for this weeks CVS deals.
There are 3 day specials that start 8/23.
Read more...My friend Sarah sent me this recipe. I can't wait to try it out on my kids.
Banana Sandwich Squares
2 ripe bananas
2 tbsp honey, optional
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
6 pieces whole-grain bread
Sprinkle of ground cinnamon
1) Preheat oven to 400. Mix bananas, honey, vanilla, and pb together until smooth
2) Spread half the mixture on 2 pieces of bread. Place 2 more pieces of bread on top to make 2 sandwiches.
3) Spread remaining mixture on top of sandwiches. Top this with last 2 pieces of bread, making 2 tripe-decker sandwiches.
4) Cut each sandwich into quarters and place onto ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle ground cinnamon lightly onto sandwich squares and bake for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
I modified the recipe and didn't bake them. I tried it for Luke's school lunch. I just used the spread and Luke loved it.
Cloth Diapering 101 Class
August 20th (Next Thursday) at 6pm!
Cost- $10 per person/ $15 per couple
We will go over all different types and styles of cloth diapers. I will demonstrate how to fold prefolds using snappi diaper fasteners. We will talk about the benefits of using cloth diapers over disposables, money-savings, sized diapers vs. one-size fits all diapers, snaps vs. Velcro, and the pros and cons of each style and brand. This hands on class is the best way to decide which diapers will work best for your family. If you plan to attend, please email Sunny sunny@cutietooties.com to secure your seat!
Natural Birth Options Class
September 10th at 6pm
Cost-$10 per person/ $15 per couple
This class is a great option for parents-to-be who are considering opting for a natural birth. We plan to have a home birth midwife, a Doula, and a representative from Lisa Ross Birthing Center to share the available options with you. This is a great class and worth every penny. All proceeds are divided up among the speakers. Please Sunny sunny@cutietooties.com if you plan to attend to secure your seat.
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