tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3747600904068197232024-03-12T20:40:02.924-07:00makinitworkwith5momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-7853485220611899822010-11-01T10:37:00.000-07:002010-11-01T10:37:30.527-07:00Veggie Tales!!If you like Veggies or Just the Veggie tales music, you can get FREE music at Amazon today!! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Incredible-Singing-Christmas-Tree/dp/B001232ODA/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288554765&sr=301-1">“The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree"</a> Just when you thought you did not need to think about Christmas for a while a great music offer comes by and now I am humming carols.momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-72110058665752283262010-11-01T05:46:00.000-07:002010-11-01T05:46:11.453-07:00Well being a brand new blogger I won't be as eloquent as many of the others but seeing the words 30 days of giving makes me want to join. Today is the 1st so I need to get busy. Hopefully you will check it out and we can make November 2010 a month to remember.momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-60594412939803484252010-04-23T11:56:00.000-07:002010-04-23T11:56:59.569-07:00coupons, how to start part IINow that you collected coupons you need to store and use them .<br />
DO NOT CUT COUPONS FROM YOUR SUNDAY CIRCULARS. Keep them whole and record the date on the front.<br />
Coupons that are already cut , just separate them into categories. Many people use binders that zipper shut and have trading card plastic sheets in them I have plastic shoe box with snack size storage bags that I have labeled with each category . I find it is easier for me than the binder.<br />
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Now two more things before you really shop. Decide your budget for the weeks shopping and then make a list of the items you need and those you use often.<br />
I find that starting a stockpiling preference list helps me to locate and focus on GREAT deals instead of just good ones. For example::::<br />
laundry soap- no prefernce<br />
toothpaste - crest<br />
soup - progresso<br />
bath soap - any<br />
deodorant any but prefer mennen<br />
You can be brand loyal but it makes it more difficult to save and stockpile.<br />
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Now to stockpile<br />
Each week look through the stores circulars and match the specials to your list of items you need or use often.<br />
Using my list here is an example of how I might stockpile.<br />
Gerbes 10 for 10$ sale Mennen on that sale for 1$each<br />
I have 1$ and 50 cent coupons. And Gerbes doubles.<br />
6 deodorants, 4 coupons at 50 cents, 2 coupons at 1$= 6 free deodorants.<br />
As my husband says, I won't use 6 deodorants this week but why pay full price when I can get it FREE.<br />
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momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-39414629998717509712010-04-17T15:38:00.000-07:002010-04-17T15:38:59.645-07:00Where do you get all those coupons??!So now that you have decided what type of a couponer you are , you need to decide where to get your coupons.<br />
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One choice is the sunday paper. NOT all papers are created equal. Usually there are 3 options in the paper, (P&G) Proctor and Gamble, (SS) smart source, or (RP) Redplum. Not every paper will have all three and some weeks there won't be anything in some papers. The easiest was is to have the paper delivered to you. Get multiple copies to really take advantage of the sales. I tend to look at the paper in the store and if I see anything I can use I will buy them there. I have been know to buy 10 copies one week and none the next. <br />
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Another option is to "Purchase" your coupons. You are paying for someone else to get the paper and do the clipping and sorting. The good part of this is you only get the coupons you want . Usually it is a rather cheap way to get them but if you miss a sale because they have not arrived then you are simply out of luck. Ebay is one source for this. You bid on a group of preselected coupons. I prefer clipping sites. My favorite is The coupon clippers, but there are several others that offer collection and clipping services. Sites like Afullcup.com are where people gather to talk about specials and you can trade or buy coupons there.<br />
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Check with neighbors, friends, relatives for their unused coupons. Some work areas and libraries have coupon boxes where you can take some there to leave them and take out ones you use. Keep your eyes out for machines in the stores called blinkies that give you coupons, or displays with tare-sheets on them. These sometimes work out to great savings. <br />
keep looking and gather those coupons.!!!!momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-46451690862099358132010-04-10T18:16:00.000-07:002010-04-10T18:16:02.434-07:00Blogger Buzz: Blogger integrates with Amazon Associates<a href="http://buzz.blogger.com/2009/12/blogger-integrates-with-amazon.html">Blogger Buzz: Blogger integrates with Amazon Associates</a>momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-76803842927651980142010-04-10T17:51:00.000-07:002010-04-10T18:13:00.040-07:00coupons, how to startWhen I was looking at the available sales the other day I realized that I really did not need to go shopping for much this week due to the last few stock pile shops I had done. This made me think of WHY do I coupon??<br />I could say I do it to stay within a budget. But that would not be the whole story. <br />I could say I love the incredible deals I can get when I coupon, OR, I could say BOTH. <br />If you want to coupon but think you are short on time then look at this math.<br />My daughter uses Head & Shoulders<br />Retail at 8.99 shampoo<br /> 8.99 conditioner<br />She uses one of each monthly or $17.98<br />If I were to get them for her without any planning then $17.98 x 12 =$115.76 a year.<br /><br />Recently I found a kmart deal of 2 for $9.00, they also were running a double coupon ad.<br />here is how it worked out.<br />2 shampoos- 9.00<br />2 conditioners-9.00<br />1 crest toothpaste-3.00<br />TOTAL $21.00<br /><br />I used 2- buy1get1 coupons ($9.00)<br /> 2- $1.oo coupons ($4.00) don't forget the double<br /> 1 -$1.50 crest coupon ($3.00)<br />TOTAL savings $16.00<br />out of Pocket-- $5.00<br />I paid $5.00 for 4 shampoos or 2 months worth. If I find similar deals that would be only $30.00 per year!!!!<br />Do you think you could find time to make $85.76 a year. Do you think you could spend maybe 1/2 an hour a week to find more deals like this??<br />If so decide if you want to find a few deals or a lot of deals and check back later for more on budgets and stockpiles.momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-68277978783865504472010-01-26T17:46:00.001-08:002010-01-26T17:49:26.445-08:00new year, new coupons and now also need expired onesAny one who has expired coupons I now have a place to send them to help people. <br />Also got some more tips of how to use coupons to the max on Saving Money Plan site. They are starting their coupon 101 again. <br />will write more when I am not so sleepy.<br />Happy New Year and Go Coupons!!!momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-85744925294326779882009-11-16T07:30:00.000-08:002009-11-16T07:34:10.471-08:00I am gearing up for the wednesday coupon club meeting. I have loads of pet coupons and a few kid coupons I will NEVER use. I am getting ready for the holidays and it seems that I stockpiled just the right amount that shopping may be reduced to perishables only soon so the extra can go for gifts. I am on the lookout for the best buys for that though and have not seen quite what I want. I will keep looking and post later in the week if I find some steals.momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-7547458646074838732009-10-08T11:46:00.000-07:002009-10-08T11:54:39.617-07:00http://heftybrands.pactiv.com/movierebate2/SnowWhite-Hefty_RebateForm.pdf<br />this link is for a rebate for the snow white and seven dwarves which comes out on the 6th. Oops, came out. I went through amazon and got mine for 19.99 minus the 10$ coupon. (snowhite) is the code to use. Then go to this link and get the rebate form. Since I don't have the form yet I can't guarantee how it will work.<br />Thanks to Jane4girls for her great blog to find the rebate form.momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-14777383642796490822009-06-09T09:58:00.001-07:002009-06-09T09:58:34.167-07:00<a target="_top" href="http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=329107"><br /> <img alt="Search & Win" title="Search & Win" border="0" src="http://prodegebanners.sitegrip.com/images/swagbucks-173x63Alt4.jpg" /></a>momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-74486618345691613412009-06-09T05:31:00.000-07:002009-06-09T05:39:53.637-07:00laundry detergentThere is a liquid kind, I will find it and post it later<br />the powder is as follows.<br />8 ounces of fels naptha ( yes that is what it is called)<br />4 ounces of borax<br />4 ounces of super washing soda.<br /><br />The fels naptha bar needs to be grated and then you simply add all the ingredients together with what ever scent you are in the mood for . Mix it well to move the oil scent through it and it will get a little lumpy but just break them up and keep mixing. Use one or two tablespoons per load and be sure to keep it in a closed container.<br />These items can all be found in the laundry aisle of most stores. I found hyvee has the bars the cheapest and they come in a 5 and a half ounce bars. I grate one and then leave half of the second to rub on stains. Just wet the stain and then rub with the bar. I find this works well on the stains my kids get.momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-3690630018249501632009-06-03T07:02:00.001-07:002009-06-03T07:06:37.853-07:00coupon, coupons and lots of savings.Hi all,<br />seems everytime there is a system to make that cash or to save it the rules change. <br />Which only means we need to keep up with all the local tips we can. <br />Hopefully this site will help to do that. <br />starting with the coupon site I love. www.thecouponclippers.com<br />People say "buying" coupons is silly but you "buy" the paper to get coupons and then get ones you don't want. This way I get what I want and how many I want. They are also found on facebook so look them up and we all win.momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-74084978593506039432009-03-03T11:56:00.000-08:002009-03-03T12:05:11.634-08:00So here is the list people have been asking for. The first list is items I have on hand and will be willing to part with. <br />The second list is my shopping list.<br />I will be getting coupons for several of these items and shopping later this week. Let me know what you might be interested in and I can supply you with pricing. If there are items you use frequently , give me a list and I can keep my eye out for a real bargin.<br />I will take cash, check or paypal.<br />you may email me at sma4who@mchsi.com or continue to watch this blog for updated lists.<br /> <table str="" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 416pt;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="555"><col style="width: 192pt;" width="256"> <col style="width: 62pt;" width="83"> <col style="width: 69pt;" width="92"> <col style="width: 93pt;" width="124"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt; width: 192pt;" str="item name " width="256" height="17">item name<span style=""> </span></td> <td style="width: 62pt;" width="83">retail price</td> <td style="width: 69pt;" width="92">offered price</td> <td style="width: 93pt;" width="124"># available</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">airwick refill-</td> <td num="" align="right">3.79</td> <td num="" align="right">1.5</td> <td num="" align="right">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Pantene Pro V-2in1 beautiful lengths</td> <td num="" align="right">4.99</td> <td num="" align="right">2</td> <td num="" align="right">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Pantene Style classic</td> <td num="" align="right">4.99</td> <td num="" align="right">2</td> <td num="" align="right">2</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Aleve</td> <td num="" align="right">4.79</td> <td num="" align="right">2</td> <td num="" align="right">3</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Almay- black/brown mascara</td> <td num="" align="right">6.99</td> <td num="" align="right">2.5</td> <td num="" align="right">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">colgate gel whiteing</td> <td num="" align="right">3.49</td> <td num="" align="right">1</td> <td num="" align="right">1</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">speed stick deodorant/antiperspitant</td> <td num="" align="right">3.29</td> <td num="" align="right">1.5</td> <td num="" align="right">3</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">gillette fusion gamer razor</td> <td num="" align="right">12.99</td> <td num="" align="right">4</td> <td num="" align="right">2</td> </tr> </tbody></table>This following list is the shopping possibilties<br /><br /> <table str="" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 96pt;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="128"><col style="width: 96pt;" width="128"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt; width: 96pt;" width="128" height="17">dawn diswashing</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">puffs tissues</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">tide detergent</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">cottonell-24</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">bounty-12</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">pepsi cans</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">aquafina</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">chexmix</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">fiber1bars</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">lipton tea</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">clorox</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><table str="" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 96pt;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="128"><tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">sunsilk</td></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">act</td></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">head and shoulders</td></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">fibersure</td></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">thermacare heat wraps</td></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">viactiv</td></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">dayquil</td></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">colgate</td></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">tylenol</td></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">herbal essence</td></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">aussie</td></tr><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">pantene<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table>momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-63089811773190323702009-02-01T12:06:00.000-08:002009-02-01T12:14:11.921-08:00Game DAY!!!!! got game?<span style="font-family: georgia;">Well it is finally here. I like football and the steelers but my husband is at the game and I am so glad it is today so he can come home tomorrow. GO STEELERS!!! I did do a little betting on the game and I am hoping they win by 7-11 points. <br />On to the important stuff. Anyone starting to plan their gardens for the year. I have a few ideas and lists but I am not sure how to fit it all in yet. Maybe my dear hubby can help me clear a few new areas. I am going to do lettuce and peas again . I had great luck and harvested almost the whole year. I have it in a semi-shady spot that way it won't fry . <br /><br />My coupon clipping and walgreens shopping saved me over 50$ last week and then I will get a 20$ rebate on my card. Then I got 4$ on the register rewards. I still need to plan menus. I have so much stuff I don't cook with that I could use up in the house. If I plan ahead and get a little more variety in our diet then I will have a better chance to save on groceries. <br />Let me know if you have suggestions.<br /><br />have a great game day!!!!!!!<br /><br /></span>momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-72590572124139757112009-01-29T05:46:00.000-08:002009-01-29T05:52:21.041-08:00Jane4girlsWow that woman is amazing how she saves money. I am still a novice but getting better. I just need to get the right coupons. I have looked into buying them on a coupon site. I will let you know how that goes.<br />ebay is ok but you cannot choose and you end up with ones you don't need. I may just resell them on ebay.momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374760090406819723.post-53724183219857486552009-01-28T13:02:00.000-08:002009-01-28T13:03:36.176-08:00Wow, it seems all I seeee are blogggggs anymore. Looks like the thing to do.<br />I figure I can write about a lot or a little, or maybe pass on some good info that I seem to find here and there.momof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/16780048957561302213noreply@blogger.com0