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NBPR Rebates and Cheap Grated Cheese!

December 27, 2010

I’m fortunate to live in a NBPR (No beer purchase required) state, so I am able to do beer sponsored mail in rebates (you know, the one’s sponsored by Budweiser, Coors, Heineken, etc) without actually having to purchase any beer (which is a good thing, because we don’t drink beer!) These types of rebates are [...]

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My Favorite Broccoli Salad

December 20, 2010

I could eat this everyday, really. Ingredients 3-4 Heads of Broccoli, cut into florets (I like mine small) 1/4 c. sunflower seeds 1/4 c. dried cranberries (or raisins) 3 tbs. apple cider vinegar Ranch dressing (or mayo, but I dislike mayo!) Bacon crumbs A few (or more!!) drizzles of honey 1. In a large bowl [...]

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{Closed}SKOY Reusable Cloths (Review & Giveaway)

December 19, 2010

Do you go through a ton paper towels in your house like we do?  I use paper towels for everything- to dry dishes, dry my hands, clean up spills, wipes down the counters, and on and on… wasteful right?  I’m all about being more eco-friendly and less wasteful and I have finally found my alternative [...]

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November (and October) Spending Totals

December 9, 2010

Below are my spending totals for November and October (I realized I had never posted them).  I like to post my spending totals to keep track of my drugstore/grocery store purchases because it’s fun to see how much I can get and stay within my budget. :)   How do you guys keep track of your [...]

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September Spending Totals

September 30, 2010

This was definitely a slow month compared to August.  September is such a L-O-N-G month and I’m glad it’s over.  Bring on the fall, cool weather, and hot chocolate! September Monthly Totals Value of Merchandise Purchased (before coupons)-$496.31 Manufacturer Coupons Used-$352.88 Extra Bucks/ CVS Coupons Total-$98.25 Total Out of Pocket:$36.39 # of Items Purchased-123 Rebates [...]

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$10 Rebate on Senokot or Colace: Money Maker at Walgreens!

September 28, 2010

Get $10 back on Senokot or Colace when you submit the mail in rebate form with the purchase ANY of the following: Senokot 50/100s, Senokote-S Tablets 30/60s, Colace Capsules 30/60s or Peri-Colace Tablets 30/60s. Just print your rebate from, cut out the original UPC code for any of the products listed above, include your original [...]

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Garden Update: …and more peppers!

September 14, 2010

Truthfully, I’ve been neglecting my garden over the past couple weeks.  Until yesterday I hadn’t check whether progress had been made (or if the whole garden had died off..).   Despite my neglect and lack of watering I was surprised to find that things going so well.   Even though they’re only about 2 inch big, I [...]

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Join Amazon Mom and get 3 Months Amazon Prime FREE

September 10, 2010

  Just in case you missed it, this week Amazon.com launched Amazon Mom , a free membership program created specifically for the 13.6 million online U.S. moms who have tots who are newborns through the diaper-wearing years. Benefits of the Amazon Mom membership include: Three months of Amazon Prime Membership that includes unlimited FREE Two-Day [...]

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August Spending Totals

September 2, 2010

With all the great rebate deals at Rite Aid and Staples in August, I spent more than my $80 a month budget, however $94.88 of the $129.47 I spent, I will get back. August Monthly Totals Value of Merchandise Purchased (before coupons)-$824.04 Manufacturer Coupons Used-$537.59 Extra Bucks/ CVS Coupons Total-$109.59 Total Out of Pocket:$129.47 # [...]

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Garden Update: My Mini Bounty

August 31, 2010

This morning I decided I had waited long enough and I started picking!  I picked 2 bell peppers (which are a lot smaller than I hoped), 3 jalapenos, 4 banana peppers, and two teeny onions. There are lots of bell peppers left to pick, I’m holding off hoping they’ll get larger! Anyone planting a fall [...]

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