Living Large on a Limited Budget
It says a lot for Friendly’s that I worked there throughout high school and college, and I still like to eat there!
And now I have another reason to head to Friendly’s. I just received an e-mail letting me know that through Sunday, August 23 you can get a cone for only $.99! What’s it gonna be? Hunka Chunka, Mint Chocolate Chip, Black Raspberry, Butter Crunch….?
Yep. I’m on my way!
Go here to find a Friendly’s near you.
If you are unfamiliar with how to shop at CVS, you may want to check out my Top 5 tips for Drugstore Shopping and my Top 5 Tips for CVSing. Please note that coupons vary by region. You can read more about my coupon lingo here.
***WEEKLY DEALS ***
For the week of 8/16/09
Kind of a slow week, other than the three day sale . Don’t forget that you can sweeten these deals with this $5/25 coupon and the coupons from the Readyfill program. Here’s the best of what I see:
**SUNDAY, MONDAY, AND TUESDAY ONLY:
CVS/Caliber Filler paper 150 sheets , $.99
Get $.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBS!
Paper Mate Pens , $.99
Get $.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBS!
Caliber Recycled School box, $1.99
Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBS!
CVS/Caliber mini composition notebook, $1.99
Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBS!
Philips Earhook Headphones, $6.99
Get $6.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBS!
Aquafina or Pepsi 4/$12
Get $4 ECBS wyb 4 (Limit 1)
$2 each after ECBs!
Ladies Fleece Robe, $5
**ECB WEEKLY DEALS
Buy 2 Band-Aid Brand bandages 6-100 ct, J&J Red Cross Products or any Neosporin Product
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 5)
$.50/1 Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages from V 5/17/09, SS 8/2/09, or SS 6/28/09
$1/1 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross product from V 5/17/09
$1/1 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Product (excludes trial size) from SS 8/2/09
$.50/1 Neosporin from SS 8/2/09, V 5/17/09, or SS 6/28/09
$1 off J&J First Aid Pad + Neosporin printable
$1 off Neosporin printable
Deal Idea:
Buy (2) J&J First Aid Travel Kits @ $.99 each.
Use (2) $1/1 coupons
Spend: $0 (plus tax)
Receive $2 ECBs
A moneymaker after coupons and ECBs!
Buy $15 of Five Star notebooks or binders
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Final price varies
CVS/pharmacy big quilts premium paper towels 8pk, $7.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 5)
$5.99 after ECBs!
Buy $10 Pantene pro-v shampoo, conditioner 12.6-13.5oz or styler 6.5-11.5oz, psa $4.49
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 Pantene Expressions or Restoratives from V 7/26/09
$1/2 Pantene Products from P & G 8/2/09
$1/1 Pantene Styling Products from P & G 8/2/09
Final Price Varies
Magnivision reading glasses (includes sun readers), psa $9.99
Get $7 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 2)
As low as $6.49 each after ECBs!
Buy $15 of Garnier products listed below
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Nutritioniste skin care
Fructis shampoo, conditioner 10.2-13oz or styler 2-8.5oz 3/$10
Nutrisse or 100% color $5
$1/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment from V 7/12/09 (Exp. 8/15-use if your store turns deals on Saturday night)
$1/1 Garnier Fructis Style Product from V 7/12/09 (Exp. 8/15-use if your store turns deals on Saturday night)
Deal Idea (if done on Saturday night)
Buy3 Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers and
1 Nutrisse or 100% Color
Use (3) $1/1 coupons from V 7/12/09
Spend: $12
Receive: $5 ECBs
$2.33 each after coupons and ECBs!
Colgate max fresh, Maxwhite toothpaste 4.6oz-6oz, Maxfresh or Maxwhite toothbrush, $2.99
Get $1 ECB (Limit 1)
$1/1 or $.50/1 from SS 7/26/09
As low as $.99 each after coupon and ECBs!
Buy L’Oreal advanced Revitalift Deep Set Wrinkle Repair AND a cleanser
Get $10 ECBs (Limit 2)
L’Oreal advanced revitalift deep set wrinkle repair $14.99
L’Oreal age perfect, revitalift, or skin genesis cleanser 5-8oz or towelettes 25-30ct $5.99
$4/20 facial skin care coupon from Readyfill booklet
$1/1 LOreal Age Perfect or Collagen from V 6/21/09
$1/1 L’Oreal Cleanser, any from V 8/2/09
$5 Printable for L’Oreal deep set wrinkle eye repair
As low as $.98 for both after coupons and ECBs!
Cottonelle or Charmin 20 pack $12.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 2)
$9.99 after ECBs!
**OTHER DEALS:
Buy One Get One Deals:
Note: Some stores may not allow you to use 2 coupons with a B1G1 sale.
Hershey’s extra large bar 4-4.4oz., B1G1, $1.99 (Limit 6)
$.99 each!
ALL Revlon cosmetics, B1G1, psa $1.99 (Limit 6)
$1 off from SS 7/19 or SS 8/16
$1 off a Color Cosmetic SS 8/16
As low as FREE after 2 coupons!
Gatorade thirst quencher 32oz or Sobe life water, 20oz, B1G1, $1.99 (Limit 4)
B1G1 Printable Coupon
2 Free after coupons!
Purex Ultra concentrate liquid detergent 23-32 loads or Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Solution 20ct, B1G1, $5.99 (Limit 4)
$1/1 Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets Starter Kit or Refill Pouch, Any
As low as $2 each after 2 coupons!
CVS/pharmacy batteries AAA or AA 10pk, C or D 4pk, or 9v 2pk, $6.49, B1G1, (Limit 6)
$3.25 each!
Did you see anything that I missed?
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Since both of my boys have birthdays in August, we are planning a joint birthday party for them tomorrow. We are keeping it super simple this year with the upcoming move looming before us. Just cake and ice cream for the food (this goes against every bone in my body since I come from a long line of Birthday Party Lovers. But, it has to be done!), a few party games and presents. Truthfully, I have spent a bit of time checking out gift guides (like this jeannie’s gift guide here), as if I can’t have a big party, then I want to make sure that I get them a present that they’ll both love. I just want to make sure that they both have fun on their birthday though (even without a big party). When I went to a friend’s son’s birthday party the kids had quite a lot of fun learning with songs, as they did a little educational sing along using youtube videos. I might try this as the kids had a lot of fun, and it was free. We’ll see.
For the cake, I signed up with the Price Chopper Baby Club and am therefore getting a free first birthday cake for Lincoln. It’s an 8 inch round–probably not enough to feed 30+ people, huh? So, I thought I’d just order another cake.
Until I found out it will cost around $50. Nope. Not gonna happen.
Which leaves making my own. I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t consider myself an Ace of Cakes. Not even close.
So, I was happy to discover this fire truck cake recipe from Family Fun that I think that even I, a self-proclaimed cake-making novice, can actually swing. Isn’t it cute? 
I’ll let you know how it goes!
***In other Birthday News***
Do you know of any other birthday freebies we should add to the list? Leave a comment and let us know!
Well, we did it. We finished the All You Grocery Challenge. Can somebody say, “Holler?” Anybody?
For me, it was a great exercise in being more mindful of our spending. I am still learning how to save money on grocery shopping. I am simply not always aware exactly how much money is being spent on groceries. Now I know I can be.
I’m especially thankful that we participated in this challenge as we prepare to move. The cost of living is higher in Souderton and we are going to need to know more clearly where our dollars are going. This was good prep for me. Watch out Souderton, here I come!
I’ve copied the exit form that I sent in to All You below. Did anyone else reading enter the challenge? Leave a comment with a link to your blog–I’d love to see how others did as well!
-Weekly allowance: $75
-How much money did you spend each week?
| Week 1 = $19.61 | Week 3 = $73.15 |
| Week 2 = $73.83 | Week 4 = $69.39 |
-What creative strategies did you use to save money?
-What healthy strategies did you use?
-What did you learn from this challenge?
It’s 9 AM–have you gotten your free chocolate yet?
Every Friday through September, Mars will be giving away 250,000 coupons to be redeemed for your favorite Mars product. Simply head www.realchocolate.com starting at 9 a.m. ET to enter the giveaway. You can also enter your e-mail address to be sent a reminder.
You’ll receive your coupon by mail within six weeks. Limit four coupons per household during the offer period.