Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Green up day is this wkd .

I chip in every year and clean up around work  (plus I get over time ) . I noticed today along the side of the road traveling to work , many bottles . I know 2 people that collect bottles everyday and it helps them pay for gas . One even saves up enough to have gas $$$ travel . My Dad works at a school and he collects the kids bottles he finds . He gets enough that it adds up to over $100 . I thought what a great idea to help put $$ in your pocket and clean up  the environment .

35 ways to save $$$ from the couple I posted that paid off their house in 5 years.

http://pinterest.com/pin/184506915958839106/

Dollar General coupon. $5/25-3/15.

http://dollargeneral.cliqlaunch.com/dollargeneral/dgmobilecoupons/DollarGeneralMobileOffers.aspx

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Best Old fashioned donuts ! Easy to make and easy on your wallet. I've made these several times . Yummy

Go out to the movies for under $10.

Look at your local theaters and check to see what deals they have . My local theater has $4 seats on certain days or in the  afternoon http://www.stjaytheatre.com/

Printable coupons from Coupons.com

http://www.coupons.com/coupons/

Price chopper weekly ad for April 27

http://www.pricechopper.com/savings/weekly-flyer/141?next=1

Redplum printable coupons this week

http://www.redplum.com/

Printable coupons from Smartsource.com this week

http://m.smartsource.com/default

B1G1 after Olay coupon at Walmart

Walmart has a $2.97 deal on Olay body wash . Use coupon posted below that came in Sundays paper

Dollar tree weekly ad

http://ads.dollartree.com/SneakPeek/ad/html5/app.php?RelId=6.2.3.1

Dinner sets & glasses for a buck !


  
These are my favorite wine glasses. I bought them at the Dollar tree

Vacations for $500/ less.

Tourists spots such as Lake George, NY can be over priced. I went 4 years ago before the season started. I spent under $500 for 4 days . Go online and find lodging . The website will show the times when the season starts every year and what's available ( or you can call). I spent $175 for 4 days off season. While checking in I picked up brochures of things to do in the area & asked about the local resturarants . One cafe had local music & food . You bring drinks . GPS helped me find a local deli that had the best pizza & grinders . And online I found a hole in the wall type seafood restaurant . It had huge lobster and best thing was the price was lowered because it was off season .
Near by towns had museums or gorges . Even travelled to Fort Ticonderoga ( that was the most expensive and nothing exciting). I also landed on these great yard sales ! One lady had just bought a home on the lake & didn't like the furniture or knick knacks . She had a brand new white sectional couch for $20. A dining room set , bedroom furniture , paintings , etc for waaaayyyyy under the price of buying it new in store . I told myself next time I would drive a truck down .
I was able to drive instead of booking a plane ticket . If you're in driving distance it's fun to look at all the towns during your trip and find places or things along the way . 

Adding back to the stockpile

I paid $1 and change for each of these shavers after $3/1 coupon at Walmart.

Friday, April 25, 2014

How to have money when life throws a curve ball and you need a car repair or leaky roof.

I always seem to pay all my bills on time and find ways to pull $$$ out of no where when I absolutely need it . I have 2 different savings accounts , one is a line of credit of $500, another is $1,000 that I can't touch ( unless in dire need ) . Both of these accounts help my credit every month and when I need an extra boost I have it . My line of credit has saved me on more than one occasion , and I can pay $75/ mo on it or pay it all back in a month . I usually pay it back in a week or two. It's always good to have something to fall back on even if it's just to get you through the week.

Love EBAY !

I can't tell you how much EBAY is great ! I find so many deals for under $20 it's unbelievable . Most of my closet is from EBAY . I like name brand clothes for the same price people would go to Walmart or the thrift store to get . The best part is when it arrives and I see the price tag that was originally $50-400. And I paid hardly anything for it ! I bought a DKNY blouse a few months ago , the price tag was $69, I paid $6.27 ( with shipping ) . Amazing !!! I've even paid $.99 for a new pair of Steve Madden black heels for New Years . Sometimes even the used sections are barely worn . I've bought items that were worn once and the seller said they didn't like the color or it didn't fit right . Every day I can look my best from pocket change . 
This item is from one of my favorite stores on EBAY . BHFO . This is a Free people dress for $1.29 .

Flea markets opening soon !

Flea markets are kind of like yard sales , you can find all sorts of things for a reasonable price . And usually you can talk the seller down . Or if you need the extra cash , learn how to set up shop . My Dad did when I was growing up . He made a few thousand in a weekend.

One pot meal for $9.25

Pasta .88 ( Barilla)
Kielbasa 4.79 
Mozzerella cheese sauce 1.39 ( Ragu)
Chick peas 1.19
Spinach 1.00 

JumponitVT has a deal for the drive in movie theater in Colchester,VT

http://myjumponit.bbdon.com/daily_deals/117580?v=1398428497

Printable Redplum coupons

http://www.redplum.com/newsletters/grocery-coupon-alert/14-04-24-1437/great-coupons-for-suave-land-o-frost-disney-marvel-and-more?type=full

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Save $$$ on car repairs .

I had no idea how to fix a vehicle let alone check a battery . I always brought it to a garage that would charge outrageous amounts for a small job . 
Then I had a incident where I was too broke to go to the garage and needed a battery changed ASAP . I walked all the way down the hill to Bond Auto parts bought a battery and walked all the way back up , in the dead of winter . I opened the hood and look at the set up for the old battery . Very simple . I took the old one out and replaced it with the new one . Any auto parts dealer will give you $15 back as well for a old battery.
Another time I had to replace the fan belt on my vehicle . I watched a how to video on YouTube that showed me exactly what to do and where it was located on the type of SUV I have . The belt was $50 and it took 5 minutes to put it in.
If I absolutely am not sure I am able to get a friend to help me and guide me through it . Or I save money by letting them change my oil . All I need to do is get the oil .& filter.
Mechanics charge an arm & leg for maintenance on the vehicles . And I have had plenty of them that don't even fix the problem , or give you another issue so you're likely to come back and shall out more money . I find it much easier and cost efficient to do it myself . And I now watch the people that fix my SUV so I know what's going on . 
Find some guy friends that know how to work on vehicles or educate yourself .

Friday, April 18, 2014

3 Dinners for $20

I bought most of these items at Price chopper and total is $20. I had Alfredo sauce and pasta already at home . I bought a big family pack of chicken for $9 and change . To make the most out of it I sliced it length wise ( shown below) , to make 2 . The first dinner I made was crockpot chicken , I put the BBQ sauce and apricot jam together . I had rice and spinach at home to complete it . The 2nd meal I made baked ranch chicken and the garlic cheese noodles from Kraft. Place chicken in a ziploc bag , add ranch dressing , zip up bag and coat all the chicken . Then bread the chicken with seasoned bread crumbs . Bake at 350 for 20 or til done . I made stuffing for the side , corn and pasta . The last I cut the chicken length wise and cubed it . Cook it up in a fry pan . Cook a box of pasta , add chicken and Alfredo sauce . Mix it all together . Easy 3 meals ! 

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Take your kids out today :

Lots of events going on today . Bring the family out for Easter Egg hunts , sign your child up at Barnes & noble by May 2 to enroll in the reading program this summer ( your kid will get a free book) it ends in September, or Burlington, Vt is hosting a skating show for families tonight ( $5 admission ). Listed above are more activities to go to . Check local listings in your area.

Dollar tree coupon match ups from Debtfreespending.com

http://www.debtfreespending.com/dollar-tree-free-items-deals-coupon-match-ups-413/

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Charmin 4 roll toliet paper deal : $1.95

Clearance rack today at Price chopper:

Today on the clearance rack I bought 
Febreze stick on $.71c (5)
Granola bar box of 24 $2 (1) 
Scotch brite botanical disinfectant wipes $1.38 (1) 
Milk of magnesia $ .46 (1) 

It really pays to look at the stores and see where the clearance is . I may go back and get more Febreze stickies . 

Finding treasures in odd places.

When I grew up my family was super broke . Many days eating at grandmas house was the norm . My Dad has always had a knack for fixing up things and making something new . I remember he would go to the dump and find unused items or items that he could make a project out of . For instance he made a huge kitchen table from a table top and banister legs . And painted it . I also know people that find brand new in box stuff that someone will drop off but it hasn't made it to the trash  yet. I know a couple that had a baby and got a new stroller in box at the dump . I'm not saying go trash picking by all means , check to see if items have been dropped off or check recycling .

Free Bic soliel razors free this week after coupon .

Price $2.97 . Use $3 off coupon at Dollar General. End price free
dollargeneral.com
coupons.com
smartsource.com

This weekend only ! Get your kids photos with the Easter bunny.

http://www.freebieshark.com/2014/04/walmart-free-5x7-photo-with-the-easter-bunny-412-413.html

Printable coupons from the grocerycouponcart.com

http://www.grocerycouponcart.com/print-coupons/?src=email&nlid=409&cid=18183156,18209049,18191097,18208120,18208187,18208366,18209005,18209153,18196079,18197059

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

What to do with expired coupons ? Don't throw them out ! The military families can use expired coupons up to 6 months . I have been looking for a legit web site to adopt a family overseas . Here's a link below from moneysakving mom.com

http://moneysavingmom.com/2010/03/reader-tip-put-your-expired-coupons-to-use.html

I Just Joined Smiley360

I Just Joined Smiley360 a few weeks ago . So I could join in on missions to try new products for free.

Creative way to teach kids about money :

Every bit of money a child earns either from allowance or grandparents should go in a sort of savings . Either create one at the bank ( some offer kids special rewards ) or a piggy bank . And the next time you go shopping or out to dinner and your child ask to buy something they can pay for it themselves . If it's too expensive tell your child that it's going to have to wait until you earn more money . Offer tips on how to make up the difference . Like Dad needs his car cleaned out . It shows that money doesn't grow on trees and everything you want is earned . Plus they will like spying for things on their own .

Grandmas tip :

Don't throw out the hand soap that is almost done it's use and now tiny . Throw it in your laundry as you wash . It's like washing the clothes hands if you will . Make sure it's all done before it goes into the dryer.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Use the Zest body wash coupon from 3/30 Smartsource insert $1/1 to pay $1.50 at Dollar General.

Target toy deal this week . Could be a great birthday present . And pay only change .

http://thekrazycouponlady.com/2014/04/06/angry-birds-go-jenga-0-37-target/

Coupon for Family Dollar . $5/25. Get more coupons online when you sign up .

https://m.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fhspiet.cpns.cc%3Fb%3DFamily+Dollar+%7C+Coup&t=%245.00+off+%2425.00+or+more+purchase+at+Family+Dollar&_rdr

Credit card debt is the worst for many people . I have never had a credit card nor will I ever . I already know what I would do if I have one & it's not good . Here's some solutions to pay off debt .

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/_mobile/advice/work-money/credit-card-debt?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1440_51967659

Pay .98 after coupon $3/2 for Purex laundry soap at Price chopper .

The one thing you never should do with your credit card .

http://www.fool.com/how-to-invest/personal-finance/credit/2014/04/05/the-1-thing-you-should-never-pay-for-with-a-credit.aspx

Walmart coupon match ups for 4/6 week

http://www.myfreeproductsamples.com/coupon/walmart-coupons-match-up-78/

Free diapers at Pampers gift to grow . If not a member sign up and receive 100 points.

http://www.myfreeproductsamples.com/free-miscellaneous-samples/10-pampers-gifts-to-grow-points/

Free 5 count pkg of sharpies at Staples. On sale for $2 and get a coupon to match it.

http://www.myfreeproductsamples.com/free-household-samples/free-sharpie-markers-at-staples/

$10 kid friendly meals

5 meals under $10 that is kid friendly .

Spaghetti w/ meatballs 
Add salad & bread to make the meal better . Still come out at $10

Tilapia and cooked zucchini & summer squash 
Tilapia has a mild taste & super cheap . Kids will like it . And I love fried zucchini & summer squash . Even better if you grow it. I cook it in butter and garlic.

Taco night 
Hamburg / turkey 
Taco kit ( use a coupon) 
Veggies
Shredded cheese 

Pizza at home 
Pizza dough
Pizza sauce / spaghetti sauce
Mozzarella 
Fixings ( veggies or meat)
The great thing about this is the kids love to make their own pizza & it makes a ton 

Cube steak w/ onion 
Couscous and corn 
Very healthy and everyone liked it . Add corn to the couscous when done . Yummy 

Hamburg casserole



1 pkg hamburg or turkey burger 
Spagetthi sauce 
16 oz container of sour cream 
I pkg shredded cheddar 
I container of Cresent rolls from Pillsbury
Butter
Onion ( optional )

Cook hamburger and onion .Add spaghetti sauce to hamburg after fully cooked . Put enough just to mix in . Set aside 
In small bowl combine sour cream and cheddar . Then take out a casserole dish . Put hamburg in , then sour cream mixture . Line the top with Cresent rolls ( don't roll them up ) , butter  top. Bake at 350 until rolls are golden brown . 10 minutes or so . 

Pay .47c for Dove conditioner at Walmart after coupon

Free Easter eggs at Walmart with coupon

Weekly ad for Target 4/6 . Make sure to sign up for coupons if you already have not & get the Cartwheel app.

http://m.weeklyad.target.com/concord-nh-03301/pages?code=Target-140406&menu_order%5B%5D=2395729

An easy way to sell unwanted gift cards is online , like EBAY. Or buy gift cards for generally less than the value of it . This Walmart gift card is a $50 value and bids are at $53 right now .

I have a collection of hand bags . Some day I hope to have one in every color . If you need to clean out the clutter and get $$$ back . Either sell on EBAY or bag borrow or steal .com

http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/mobile/

Beauty deals

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Looking for new furniture or spring remodel ? Habit for humanity has Re-stores that sell new items at a discount . And you can always donate items , they also do pick ups .

http://www.vermonthabitat.org/habitat-for-humanity-restore-3/

Maple season is upon us in Vermont ! Find different locations to enjoy a family outing . Here's a link below from a Shelburne family .

http://www.wcax.com/story/25172637/a-new-way-to-boil

Easter is right around the corner ! Stock up on kids baskets and festive ornaments for entertaining at the Dollar tree. Use the coupons from last weeks Sunday paper for Easter candy.

http://ads-deals.dollartree.com/app.php?DLCampaign=20140330&DLCampaignPlace=Ad

In most stores there is a section for rock bottom prices on a clearance rack . Check if your store has one . And it's s chance to stock up on items for free with coupons.

Good deal on a 5 PC dining set at Big Lots. $299.99

Weekly ad for the Dollar General

http://www.circularhub.com/mobile/dollargeneral/flyers?hide=market&locale=en-US&postal_code=05819&store_code=11771&type=1

Vo5 shampoo on sale this week for .89c at Rite aid w/ wellness card. Use the coupon that comes out in Sundays paper for $1 off .

http://weeklyad.riteaid.com/publication/?co=US&pid=128&pc=05819#%7B%22page%22:6,%22issue_id%22:203497%7D

$1.99 for Pillsburys Cresent rolls at price chopper. Use a coupon for $1 off and pay only .99c

Super deal on Purex laundry soap at Price chopper this week. $1.99

Price chopper flyer for 4/6

http://www.pricechopper.com/savings/weekly-flyer/141/?page=1

I give back as much as possible from care pkgs, to donating oldclothes .


Couponing and finding freebies helps me give back to others when I can't afford to.

Cute outfits I already have in my closet . Look at what I posted last night about making new outfits out of clothes you already own.

Smiley360.com has a new mission for Oxy clean . Log in to see if you qualify.

Freebie for your husband or boyfriend that's the fisherman in your life.

http://www.freebieshark.com/2014/04/free-subscription-to-bassmaster-magazine-includes-tackle-bag-hat-2.html

Freebie for Twitter users

http://shareyourfreebies.com/free-wheat-thins-popped-for-twitter-users/

From all the couponing I've done I can help out my family & friends for practically nothing . I send care pkgs all the time , it's like Christmas for everyone I give it too.

Freebies from myfreeproductsamples.com and freebieshark.com

Coupon sent to your E-mail from Suave professionals

http://bricks.coupons.com/Unsupported.asp?tqnm=vderfnc41431572&bt=zz&o=117095&c=UL&p=RGs9cC4N

Nike giveaway from Shareyourfreebies.com . Just in time for spring training.

http://woobox.com/qr52fg

Budgeting for myself is a major key to keep my bills paid & live . Every month I write down what I have to pay for & how much money I have til the next week. I always make sure the bills are paid and I have enough gas money for the week. I don't care about anything else . I have food in the cupboard & fridge from coupons . So when I absolutely can't spend a penny for the week I have a stockpile to live off of . If you have a big family you could consider meal planning too.

Rite Aid weekly store guide starting 4/6

http://www.tipresource.com/stores/drug-stores/rite-aid/rite-aid-weekly-store-deals-46/
I just went to the Family Dollar store . I picked up Pepsi that is in sale this week for .88c . When it rung up it came up full price . I had the cashier change it . Make sure you know the deals ahead of time & coupon policies.

2 inserts for the Sunday paper . Here's the preview

http://www.freebieshark.com/2014/04/sunday-newspaper-coupon-insert-preview-46.html

Friday, April 4, 2014

New looks for spring that you might already have in the closet .

I don't have money to splurge on unnecessary items lately . Like clothes . But I always like wearing cute outfits & looking nice . What I've been doing is recreating new outfits from my closet . I paired a melon colored blouse with a everyday cardigan , jeans & leopard flats yesterday . Today I wore a peach wrap sweater , jeans and paisley printed flats. I also look for inspiration online ( like pinterest) to see if I already have an outfit I can put together without spending a penny. 

Redplum coupons for this week

http://www.redplum.com/newsletters/grocery-coupon-alert/14-04-04-1029/great-coupons-for-advil-snuggle-mrs-t-s-and-more?type=full

Freebie from Savingstar.com a box of Domino brown sugar

Kohls deal on kids clothes