Regal Cinemas: $1 Popcorn and Drinks
>> Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Going to the movies this weekend?? Get $1 Popcorn and $1 Drinks at Regal Cinemas this weekend. The coupons are valid April 1-3.
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Consignment Sale Tips Part 1
I love Consignment sale shopping and I love even more selling all my kids outgrown clothes, books and toys.
Here are some tips I have learned since I started. Just for the record I get most of my kid’s clothing, accessories, shoes and toys through consignment shopping twice a year. I stock up for that season or year. I even get their Christmas and birthday gifts that way too. To say I am addict is an understatement. Since I have 2 kids and most of their stuff is from consignment sales. It is almost like renting it for a year since I resell everything. I am extremely frugal as you know. I am all about dressing my kids as cute as possible. Don’t hold your breath but I pay no more than an average of $2-4 per piece for each article of clothing. This is all name brand clothing too. I will buy stuff up at garage sales for $1 or less then I turnaround and sell it for 4-5 times what I pay depending on the brand.
As a general rule, you should price your items at approximately 40% of what you originally paid. If you can sale 2 pieces together as an outfit you will get more money than selling by individual pieces. I try and price to what I would pay. So don’t get to outrageous with prices. Items with tags that are new will get more money so don’t snip the tags till you know your child will for sure wear it that season. Same as true for toys don’t open it because if you don’t end up opening it you will get more money.
Price your outdoor playground equipment, strollers, car seats, little tykes items, and any other large items to sell for about 60% of retail.
Allow items that do not sell at full price to be sold at a discount the final day of the sale. For items that may have been overpriced, this provides a second chance to make a sale. If you are going to donate your unsold items, please let it be discounted. You would rather make something than give it away and make nothing!
How to get organized?
I collect hangers year round now and ask friends for any that they will not be using. I prefer wire hangers like the ones from dry cleaners but use whatever you prefer but make sure they are sturdy and the clothes stay on the hanger. I highly recommend you pin everything to the hanger just to insure it stays put. Then get index cards, safety pins, packing tape and Ziploc bags. Don't buy the safety pins from the Dollar store, from my own experience they are flimsy and break very easily.
I start by hanging and pinning the clothes to the hangers. I even have resorted to asking hubby to help while we watch a movie or TV. He gets extra bonus points for helping….;)
I then sort the items into piles by price after everything is pined and hung. That way you can label all at that price point all at one time. Also if you have to order barcodes it helps doing it this way so you stay organized.
Once I get barcodes I then sticker the cards and pin the card to the clothing.
Then once you have everything hung, pinned and tagged then put the clothing into size piles this will help when you take the clothes to drop off.
For items like shoes I normally put them in quart or gallon size Ziploc bags along with the index card.
For toys, DVD’s and books I will put the index card in a sandwich size Ziploc bag and then tape it to the toy or book.
VERY IMPORTANT
Do a tug test on all hanging items. It is better to overpin an item then underpin. The other thing is when you are taping an item make sure it is taped well. Hundreds of people are going to be looking and/or touching your items so it is important the index card stays with your item.
Is there anything else you want me cover?
If you have any other questions please send me a comment or email me.
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If you have any other questions please send me a comment or email me.
Save the Date-Free Starbucks Coffee or Tea-4/22
Bring in a reusable Travel cup to your local Starbucks store on April 22nd and get a free cup of coffee or tea as part of Earth day.
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All Aboard for a Chuggington Celebration
Come try out the newest talking Chuggington interactive trains at Toys R Us on
Saturday, April 2nd from 12-2pm
Enjoy story time, coloring and FREE giveaways.
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Saturday, April 2nd from 12-2pm
Enjoy story time, coloring and FREE giveaways.
Organic Valley Coupons
Check out the following Organic Valley coupons available for you to print.
* $1.00 off Organic Valley Milk
* $1.00 off Organic Valley Soy
* $0.75 off Organic Valley Cottage Cheese
* $0.75 off Organic Valley Half & Half or Heavy Whipping Cream
* $1.00 off Organic Valley Yogurt
* $0.75 off Organic Valley Eggs
* $0.75 off Organic Valley Cream Cheese
* $1.00 off Organic Valley Cheese
* $1.00 off Organic Valley Butter
$2.00/2 Mars Coupon..Print FAST!!!
This $2.00 off 2 Mars Easter Products coupon was offered over the weekend and then was gone a couple hours later. I just got done printing mine so print out your coupons FAST before it is gone again. Here are two scenarios to get some freebie or close to free candy to fill those Easter baskets up. Walgreens
Buy 7 Snickers Creme Eggs $0.29
Use $2.00/2 – Mars Easter Products
Final Price- $0.03 when you buy 7
Target
Buy 2 M&M’s Easter Eggs, $0.99
Use $2.00/2 – Mars Easter Products
Final Price-FREE
Earth Fare: Free Chips
These are 'NACHO" average tortilla chips! Kettle Tia's and Earth Fare tortilla chips are free from artificial colors. All you have to worry about is whether you have enough salsa! Get your Free tortilla chips with any $5 purchase. Coupon good from 3/30-4/3/11. Sign up or log-in on Earthfare.com to get your coupon. Sample Showcase: Free Samples
>> Tuesday, March 29, 2011
I got an email today about Sample Showcase. It is so simple to sign up and the samples are GREAT!!! You pick the samples you want and then fill out the info needed. I am so excited to get all the goodies in the mail. Lottie's Closet Consignment Sale-April 1 & 2
Lottie's Closet Children's Consignment Sale Friday, April 1st 9am-2pm & 5-8pm
Saturday, April 2nd 9-11:30am & half price 12-2pm
364 E. Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge
Check out the sale on Facebook
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Kellogg's Rebate: $10 MasterCard When You Buy 10 Cereals
This is a great rebate from Kellogg's. Kellogg's will send you a $10 prepaid MasterCard to use to buy gasoline when you send in ten (10) UPCs from any of the following boxes of Kellogg’s cereal (10 oz. or larger):
Kellogg’s All-Bran® Original cereal
Kellogg’s All-Bran® Bran Buds® cereal
Kellogg’s All-Bran® Complete® Wheat Flakes® cereal
Kellogg’s Smart Start® Strong Heart Antioxidant cereal
Kellogg’s Smart Start® Strong Heart Toasted Oat cereal
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® cereal
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® Touch of Honey cereal
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® cereal
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® Crunch cereal
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® Extra! cereal
Kellogg’s Crispix® cereal
Kellogg’s Product 19® cereal
Kellogg’s Mueslix® cereal
Kellogg’s® Cracklin’ Oat Bran cereal
Kellogg’s® Lowfat Granola with Raisins cereal
Kellogg’s® Lowfat Granola without Raisins cereal
Kellogg’s® Fruit Harvest Strawberry/Blueberry cereal
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies® cereal
Best part is you can do this rebate up to five (5) times per household and you have till 12/31/11 complete it. No receipt required just the UPCs from cereal boxes. I know I have some Kellogg's cereal already in my stockpile I plan to use.
Chili's:Free Kids's Meal-3/29/11 ONLY!!!
>> Monday, March 28, 2011
Head down to Chili's on March 29th, and you'll get a FREE kids meal with the purchase of any Adult entree! Limit 2 kids meals per each adult entree ordered. This deal is good for March 29 only.Also don't forget to get your FREE Chips & Queso coupon too.
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Blockbuster Express: Free Monday Rental, 3/28 ONLY!!!
You can get a FREE Movie rental at Blockbuster Express today, 3/28 only. Use code FREEMONDAY.
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Today is the last day to get a Groupon to Ijams Nature Center, located on Island Home Avenue. Choose between the following options:
•For $20, you get an individual membership and $10 worth of merchandise at the gift shop (a $40 value).
•For $30, you get a family membership and $10 worth of merchandise at the gift shop (a $60 value). Family membership is good for two adults and their children under 18.
Go HERE to get your Groupon to Ijams nature Center.
TGI Fridays: BOGO Free Coupon
Print this coupon good for a Buy 1Get 1 FREE entree when you purchase an appetizer at TGI Fridays. Exp 3/31/2011 Rayovac Battery Coupon
Print off this coupon for $1.00 off one pack of Rayovac batteries. These batteries can be found at Target in the Dollar Spot and at Walmart as well so you can get them for FREE!!!
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Barnes & Noble: Free Cupcake or Cookie
Use this coupon to receive a free cupcake or cookie for the cafe at Barnes & Noble for Kid's club members. Exp 3/28/2011Walgreens: Cheap Snickers Creme Eggs
Here’s how:
Buy 7 Snickers Creme Eggs $0.29 each
Use 2 $1.00/2 Mars Easter Products, any listed from RP 3/20
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Groupon: Half Off at Ijams Nature Center
>> Saturday, March 26, 2011
Today’s Groupon is to Ijams Nature Center, located on Island Home Avenue. Choose between the following options:
•For $20, you get an individual membership and $10 worth of merchandise at the gift shop (a $40 value).
•For $30, you get a family membership and $10 worth of merchandise at the gift shop (a $60 value). Family membership is good for two adults and their children under 18.
My kids and I have been here and is so fun and they loved walking the trails and being in nature.Go HERE to get your Groupon to Ijams nature Center.
Frugalissa Finds Money Saving/Coupon Workshop-3/26/11
>> Friday, March 25, 2011
I will be doing a Money Saving/Coupon Workshop on
Saturday, March 26th at 9:30am
It will be held at
Alder Springs Baptist Church
556 Hickory Star Road, Maynardville, TN
If you live in the area please come.
You pay $5 at the door. Each participant will get detailed materials to keep that covers how to gather and organize your coupons. Use the internet to find deals. Also I will teach you how to save and get freebies and moneymakers at CVS and Walgreens.
If you have any questions feel free to email me.
Free Frito Lay Chips at Kroger April 1st
This flyer came in the mail saying I could get a FREE BAG of Frito Lay 2.5-3oz chips made with all natural ingredients on April 1st from 3-8pm. Did anyone else get it? I am hoping it's not a April Fools Joke, HA!!!
It is limit one per customer while supplies last.
Old Navy: Polo Shirts for Boys & Men $8
This weekend pick up your favorite $8 men's and boy's graphic polos. Also, save 15% off your purchase when you spend $75 or more and bring in this coupon.
Offer valid while supplies last. March 26, 2011 through March 27, 2011 at Old Navy stores only. Not valid online.
Read more...Borders:LEGO Racers
LEGO Racers is the ultimate LEGO experience for kids who love to build and play with cars. This will be an interactive racing event! Space is limited, call the store for details.
03/26/2011 at 2pm at Borders Morrell Road and Turkey Creek.
Disney Store: Tangled Adventure
Let your hair down and get tangled up in a fun, exciting adventure at Disney Store. FREE activity sheet, games and fun!
Saturday, March 26th
12-2pm
*Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. While supplies last. Call your local store for participation.
Kroger: New policy on E-coupons
>> Thursday, March 24, 2011
On Monday I met with a Kroger official who informed me that Kroger will no longer allow a paper manufacturer coupon and a e-coupon on the same item. The computer used to allow it I guess but now it will not. My advice would be stick with regular manufacturer coupons since if the value is .50 cents or less it will double. E-coupons don't ever double.
I know this makes some mad. But in reality people were not supposed to be combing the two in the first place. I guess too many were doing it and now the computers have finally been updated to catch onto it. I have mixed feelings over this. I think there are people that take advantage of store coupon policy and makes it bad for everyone else. If we all had coupon ethics stuff like this wouldn't happen. The stores are getting smarter and catching on to stuff which means stiffer coupon policies for everyone.
Parents Magazine: One Year Subscription $1
I got this deal via email yesterday. You can get a one year subscription to Parents Magazine for only $1. Use code K4M8W9D at checkout. It will be 6-10 weeks before you get the first issue.
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Consignment Sales Weeked of March 24-26
2nd Time Around Consignment Sale
Spring/Summer Children, Adult and Home Decor sale will be held on March 24-27
The last two days of the sale is designated to be half off days having all items elected to sell at 50% off the sale price.
197 Foothills Mall, Maryville 37801
Growth Spurt Consignment Sale
March 25th 8am-6:30pm
March 26th 8am-3pm (1-3pm is the 1/2 price sale)
2717 Roland Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931 (Private home in Karns Community)
Concord United Methodist Church Children's Consignment Sale
Saturday, March 26, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (sale closed 12-12:30 and 1/2 price from 12:30-2)
Concord United Methodit Church
11020 Roane Drive, Farragut 37934 (behind Sam & Andy's)
Mothers of Multiples Spring 2011 Consignment Sale
March 26th 8am-2pm 1/2 price sale - noon - 2pm.
Beaver Ridge United Methodist
7753 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville 37931
Cash only, please
Cokesbury Childrens Center Consignment Sale
Saturday, March 26 from 8:00 a.m. - Noon, with a 1/2 price sale 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Cokesbury CenterLocation
9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville 37922
10th Annual Star 102.1 Radiothon Benefiting ETCH
>> Wednesday, March 23, 2011
I am a long time supporter of East Tennessee Children's Hospital my kids have visited the ER a few times for ear infections in the middle of the night, couch diving head dive into the wood floor, falling off bikes and busting a lip open that required stitches and recently a car accident last year. We even earned a overnight stay with that one. I LOVE East Tennessee Children's Hospital. I would not take my children anywhere else in an emergency.
Tomorrow starts the 10th Annual Star 102.1 Radiothon to benefit East Tennessee Children's Hospital at West Town Mall. Join Marc and Kim & Frank from Star 102.1 live Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25 from 6am-6pm.
If you tune in at 10am hour on Thursday, March 24th you will get to hear my husband and I share about our experience at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. We will be one of the families interviewed that day.
If you tune in at 10am hour on Thursday, March 24th you will get to hear my husband and I share about our experience at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. We will be one of the families interviewed that day.
WAYS TO DONATE:
1) Call 865-656-KIDS during Radiothon and make a donation.
2) Bid on a fabulous silent auction item that will be on display throughout Radiothon at West Town Mall.
3) Visit East Tennessee Ingles stores to purchase the ETCH blue reusable grocery bag for only $2.99! 100% of the proceeds goes to Radiothon.
Earth Fare:Free Cereal
This week get a FREE box of cereal wit ha $5 food purchase just sign up or log-in on Earthfare.com to get your coupon.
Don't forget Kids eat FREE from 4-8pm at Earth Fare every Thursday. For every $5 food purchase you get up to 6 kids meals free.
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Don't forget Kids eat FREE from 4-8pm at Earth Fare every Thursday. For every $5 food purchase you get up to 6 kids meals free.
Kroger: 24 boxes of Ronzoni Pasta-100% savings
>> Tuesday, March 22, 2011
24 boxes of Ronzoni Pasta and 12 coupons=FREE!!! Another 100% savings at Kroger.
Ronzoni Garden Delight, Healthy Harvest or Smart Taste Pasta, 12-13.5 oz., 49¢
-$1 off Ronzoni Garden Delight pasta, SS 1/23 or printable
-.75/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight pasta printable or printable
-$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta, SS 1/23
-$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta printable or printable
-$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest printable or printable
-$1/2 Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta, SS 1/23
-$1/2 Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta printable or printable
-.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste printable
Use any coupon and get the pasta FREE
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-$1 off Ronzoni Garden Delight pasta, SS 1/23 or printable
-.75/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight pasta printable or printable
-$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta, SS 1/23
-$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta printable or printable
-$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest printable or printable
-$1/2 Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta, SS 1/23
-$1/2 Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta printable or printable
-.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste printable
Use any coupon and get the pasta FREE
Target: Free Socks=100% savings
I went to Target armed with 6 printable coupons. I printed 2 coups off on 3 different computers. I had 100% savings since I used a reusable bag and earned a .05 cents discount for doing so and that knocked off the tax. So I saved 100% and my total was $0.00. I'd say that it was a good day!!!
Circo 1 Pkg Baby/Toddler Socks $1
Use $1/1 Target Circo Printable Coupon
Free after coupon
The coupon can be found under apparel
Chili's: Free Kids Meals 3/22
I posted this yesterday but wanted to remind you. You can get a FREE kid's meal with any adult meal entree TODAY, Tuesday 3/22 at Chili's. You get up to 2 kids meals per adult entree purchased per coupon.
Also don't forget to get your FREE Chips & Queso coupon too. Read more...
Knox mom hopes to educate others about new car seat guidelines
I was interviewed by WATE on the new Car Seat Guidelines yesterday.
Check out my interview and video.
Never mind the fact I cried either..HA! I call that the ugly Oprah cry...;-) There was so much more I said but it got cut off. Such is news. The part that was shown was at the tail end of the interview when the reporter asked, "What would you like to tell other parents." I guess I went off a bit. Car seat safety is very important and has always been a passion of mine. You can not EVER put a price tag on safety. That is one thing I will NOT skimp on to save a buck. My kids are in top rated, quality car seats. Better to invest $150-200 in a car seat then have to bury a child and pay for a funeral. Thankfully my 2 kids were spared and are alive today. Thank you JESUS!!!
Free Bowling this Summer
>> Monday, March 21, 2011
Check the website for locations and terms and conditions.
It does not appear there are any participating bowling alley's in Knoxville but there are in other cities. My kids will be going to my inlaws this summer for a week and where my in-laws live there is a particiapting alley so I plan to sign my kids up there so they can go with the grandparents.
Living Green and Saving Green
I had the opportunity to speak to the ladies at Northstar church on Saturday. The topic, "Living Green while Saving Green." I shared some info on homemade cleaners and gave a few recipes on laundry soap and other cleaners you can make at home. There are more that can be found HERE.
I also shared about instead of using plastic Ziploc bags how using Laptop lunch boxes, Wrap N Mats, and Snack Taxi's can make school lunches or snacks for the family completely waste free. I always bought my Laptop Lunch Boxes through the Overstock Section. Right now you can get them for $14.50 if you buy 24. Contact friends or family and buy them together to save. With the Wrap N Mats and Snack Taxi if you do a bulk order you can save too.
Also I shared about Recycle Bank. When you recycle you can get points which earn you rewards to restaurants, stores and so much more.
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My next Money Saving/Coupon Workshop is Tuesday, March 22nd at 6:30pm at Earth Fare in Turkey Creek Meeting Room. For all the details GO HERE.
Target:Baby/Toddler Circo Socks-FREE
>> Sunday, March 20, 2011
Score FREE Baby/Toddler Socks with this deal.
Circo 1 Pkg Baby/Toddler Socks $1
Use $1/1 Target Circo Printable Coupon
Free after coupon
The coupon can be found under apparel.
Thanks, Common Sense With Money
Perkins: Free Pancakes 3/21/11
I went to Perkins a couple weeks ago and I saw this promo and I had to share it.
Participating Perkins Restaurants across the country will be holding their 21st annual Free Pancake Day on Monday, March 21. Any guest who stops by can enjoy a complimentary short stack of Perkins’ famous Buttermilk Pancakes. Donations collected from the event will help provide meals served at the Gingerbread House Restaurant at Give Kids The World. Read more...
Kroger and Ingles Week of March 20
>> Saturday, March 19, 2011
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