Free Splenda at Walgreens this week!

*Splenda is on sale with in ad coupon for $2.99 (100 packets) this week at Walgreen's!
There is a printable coupon for $3 off any splenda product HERE

Making this FREE!!!

Tips for Budgeting for a better 2009 & More...

Many of you have probably made New Year's Resolutions this year and in my opinion, anyone can do anything that you set your mind to do! You actually have to reprogram
your brain. If you change your mind set & constantly remind yourself that you can do it then you will. It does take time, dedication, desire, sacrifice and motivation. But you can do it! You just have to really want to do it, and if you keep making excuses than you won't succeed!

Maybe your goal is to lose weight. Last year I resoluted to lose weight, I set my mind to it & I lost 30 pounds. I previously was doing a series called Weigh In Wednesday where I shared tips on how to lose weight. **If you are a reader interested in reading more weight loss tips, please leave a comment below because I am debating on if I should continue sharing tips on how to lose weight. Thank you.
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Did you spend more money in 2008 than you wanted to?Maybe your goal for 2009 is to Make & Stick to a Budget. If so, your in the right place because I thought I'd share a few easy tips on how to do just that!
*Tip:
Set a Budget. Setting a budget can help to keep you from overspending. Setting a budget can also help you to achieve your financial goals for now & for the future.
When setting your budget try to be realistic, and don't forget to budget in for Fun things. Being on a budget will seem tough sometimes, and there probably will be sacrifices. But you shouldn't completely deprive yourself. It is the same concept when your trying to lose weight. You will still need to allow yourself an occasional snack. It's all about portion control. For instance it's okay to eat 2 oreos, not a whole package of oreos. If you deprive yourself you won't stay committed. You'll end splurging and ruining it, then you'll feel guilty & quit. The same goes for your budget, you'll need to allow fun things, or you might blow it. Like I've said before I'm not an expert, just an average stay at home mom, so I hope that all this makes sense. Anywhoo--
*Frugal.Net shares step by step directions how to set up a budget HERE.
*$aving makes Cents shares how much money you should be spending on groceries HERE.
*Mommy Snacks explains how she uses a spreadsheet to track her savings HERE.

So, what are you waiting for? Why not set aside some time this weekend to set up your budget!
Do you have any tips to add? If so, please leave a comment & share. Comments are my fuel!

Walgreens

Freebie Deals for the week of Jan 4th through January 10th 2009--

*Garnier Fructis on sale for $2.99
Use $2 off coupon from Easy Saver
and Use $1 MQ
Final price = FREE

*Hershey's Bars are on sale for 2/$1 with in ad coupon
Hershey's Whips should be included.
Use $1/2 MQ for whips from 1/4 SS insert
Final price = 2 FREE

*Reynolds Wrap .99 w/in ad coupon
Use $1/1 MQ from 12/14 insert
Final price = FREE

*Electrsol $3.49
Use $2.50 off MQ from 1/4 insert
submit for $1.50 ESR
Final price = Free + overage after ESR

Did I miss any great deals? Please leave a comment & share!

All You magazine Giveaway!

If you're a loyal reader of my blog, I'm sure that you've heard me mention All You magazine a million times! All You magazine is one of my favorites, and it is the only magazine that I'm willing to pay for! It is Full of great coupons & articles. You can only get this magazine from Walmart or by subscription. However, The Thrifty Mama is giving away a free 2-year sub for All You magazine! She also explains how you can get a sub for only $18.50 plus tax. This magazine is usually around $26 for a one year sub! Anyhow, make sure to go enter this giveaway HERE!

CVS

Here are a few highlights of a few deals for this week at CVS--

January 4th through January 10th 2009--

ECB Deal for the month of January:

*Buy Children's Throat Cooler Ice Pops 6 ct for $4.99, get back $4.99 ECB'S
Use this printable B1G1 Free coupon HERE
Final price = 2 Free after coupon & ECB'S


Deals for the week:

*Garnier Fruitis shampoo, conditioner, or styler $2.99, Get back $2 ECBS
Use $1 MQ from 11/9 or 1/4 insert
Final price = Free after MQ & ECB

*Palmolive dish soap $.97
Use $.25 MQ from 1/4 insert
Final price = $.72

*Mennen Speed Stick, or Lady Speed Stick on sale for $3, get back $3 ECB WYB 2.
Use B1G1 Free MQ from 1/4 SS insert
Final price = Free after MQ & ECB

Those are the best deals that I see. Make sure to check your ad in case if there is something that you need!
If you find any good deals that I missed, please leave a comment & share!

I'm Back & Coupon Reminder!!!

I'm Back!!! I hope that you all had Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

*This week we are expecting a lot of good coupons, now that's a good way to start the New Year! Make sure to buy multiple newspapers tomorrow!!!!
We should be getting 3 Smart Source inserts, and 2 Red Plum inserts!!! Whoo-Hoo!!!
You can go HERE to Taylortown Preview to view the full list! A few good coupons that caught my eye....
*Electrasol dishwasher soap $2.50 off. When these go on sale you can get really cheap dishwasher soap!!!
*Several Lysol coupons. These have gone on sale for half price at Meijer's on several occasions. With these coupons you can get very cheap cleaning products!
*Nestle Coffee- mate liquid or powder coffee creamer any $.50 off. These double to $1 off at Kroger or Meijer, making for cheap, or Free coffee creamer, when they go on sale, if you are a coffee-junkie like me!
*Healthy Ones packaged lunch meat any $.75 off. This coupon doubles to $1 off at Meijer or Kroger, so that you can get inexpensive lunch meat.
*Green Giant Fresh Steamers any $.50 off. This doubles to $1 off at Meijer and Kroger making for free frozen vegetables when these go on sale!
* Yoplait kids yogurt cups, my kids love these, and of course I only buy them when I have a coupon...
* $1 off any Johnson's buddies, with this coupon you can get Free buddies soap!

There are a lot more good coupons, so don't forget to stock up this week!!!!

E-Coupons

What are E-Coupons? E-Coupons are Electronic Coupons. You can upload e-coupons directly to your shoppers cards. Primarily these e-coupons are available for your Kroger Plus card.
You can load these coupons onto your card, and when you are checking out at the cash register, the coupon amount will automatically come off when your shopper card is scanned & the product is purchased. For example, product A has an e-coupon for $1 off that you loaded to your Kroger Plus Card. When you buy product A, and scan your card at checkout, the $1 off will automatically be deducted off of your bill. This is an awesome way to use coupons, with no clipping necessary!

Here's a list of E-coupon sites:

We have...
Shortcuts
Cellfire
U-promise e-coupons

If this list changes I will try to keep it up to date!