Happy Mother's Day!!

Be sure to call mom today! :)

A quick run into CVS...

I did a quick run into CVS today to get something for the CVS/Glamour deal.

Colgate 360 toothbrush $3.99
2 Kiss Nail Glues (super glue) $3.98
Weather Works Styling Creme $5.99
Whiskas Cat Treats $2.19
minus the following coupons
$1.00 off Weather Works (from paper)
$2.19 off Whiskas (free treats cpn from paper in March)
$3/$15 from here, thanks to Money Saving Mom

and I used

$9.37 in Extra Care Bucks

My subtotal was then $.59 plus $.05 sales tax=$.64 cash OOP paid

I got back $5.00 in ECB from the nail glue and $3.99 back from the toothbrush.

So on this transaction I lost $.38 in ECB and spent $.64 in cash. But then, I mailed the receipt into Glamour this morning! I'll keep you posted if I get my bag of goodies. :)

Over the past 2 weeks, I have depleted my ECB supply down to $19.97 from $40.97 two weeks ago. But not counting this transaction, I made 5 $20 transactions over the past two weeks getting diapers, mouthwash, wipes, detergent, shave cream, face wash, okay you get the idea.....you know, boring household items we use. :) Not too bad, but I'm looking for better deals to come in the next couple of weeks.

Today is Family Fun Day!

My husband is off today!!!! I've never mentioned this before, but he is a restaurant manager so he has crazy hours and days off. Which leads to my random posting schedule. I try my best to shift to "day off mode" when he's off for the day, or the morning etc. Sometimes it's hard for me when it's a weekday.

Anyway, today we are heading up to visit my in-laws in their new place. For the past year and a half they have been an hour and half away, but now it will be closer to about 30 minutes. My daughter is so excited!!!

Then, we're off to the Dillard's Clearance Center. It's where they ship their 75% off stuff. It's a super fun place!!!! Lot's of high end stuff (think eBay)!!! They usually mark it down an additional 25-50%, so we'll see today what deals and treasures await us.

But....before I head to story time (in 15 minutes) and start our day, I wanted to mention a really cool deal I read about over at Be Thrifty Like Us. It's a CVS/Glamour Magazine deal. Buy one product from the list, mail your receipt into Glamour and you get a bag full of goodies (a $86 value). The bag is pictured above. Read the details here. I think I'll run to CVS while we're out today.

Also, this weekend is the "Circle of Friends" sale at Gymboree. You can receive an extra 30% off everything (online too). My son really needs PJ's so I think I'll make a trip. To me it's worth it to get "good" PJ's. They are so nice first of all, but I can re-sell them on eBay when he's done. I end up "ahead" as opposed to buying some PJ's at Wal-Mart or Target that have NO re-sell value. Anyway, if anyone needs a 30% coupon, send me a message/comment and I'll e-mail it to you.

Have a great day, I'm off to story time!

Munich and the Attack Birds!

Here's my poor old cat, Munich, as a barkyard bully swoops down and touches her! There is a gang of "mean" birds that hang out on the fence when I let my cat out. They chit chat back and forth and then one in particular (he only has one leg) dives down and tries to touch her. He ususlly does about half the time.

Poor Munich is so old and lazy she just watches them and sometimes chatters back at them. She makes no move to actually do anything. Ha!!

Today, it was as quiet as a mouse outside. No birds in site. It was going to rain soon and the kids and I were playing outside. So, I let Munich out.........darn it if not 3 minutes later, the birds are all on my fence "chit chating"!!!! Back inside for Munich. :(

Fun Freebies and Coupons

Can you tell I like free samples???? They are just so much fun when they arrive. I love getting the mail each day....you never what will be waiting!

$2.25 off Silk Soymilk-it's a printable. I love this stuff on my cereal!!!!

Snuggle Sample-good for 2 loads.

Shine To Go-shoe shine sample.

Buzzy Seeds-free packet of veggie or flower seeds.

Tony Hawk Poster-promoting "Be Tobacco Free", pretty cool poster!

Potty Training Chart and certificate-where was this 2 years ago??

Pet Greens Treats-cat or dog treats!

The newest CVS $4/$20 Welcome Coupon-I have to start getting my trips ready...ugh!

Info on a CVS $5/$15 coupon, from Money Saving Mom-it works, I have lots printed and ready.

Yo Mommy Yogurt-free coupon for a 4 pack will be mailed, yummy!

Benefiber Sample-from Wally-World.

Kaboom Neverscrub-toilet cleaning system sample, turn the sound down!! You'll see why...

Dove coupons-4 different printables, Thanks Irene!!

Huggies Diapers-from Sam's, skip the memebership number if you don't have one. Size 1 and 2 only.

Free Tree Seeds-from Planting America, I had to pass on this one. We have too many trees! ******update****** This offer has been suspended due to the large response. I guess that's a good thing as far as trees are concerned! If you are still interested, just check back later.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!!!!!

My First "Assignment"

My first assignment as an agent for BzzAgent has arrived. Look what came in the mail. Not to mention a nice box I can use for eBay.

I love Ziploc so I was excited to try out the Twist 'n Loc containers. I received the Big Bags as a bonus (they are soooo fun!!!) and a lot of coupons. For more info on BzzAgent, click here. It's free to join.

So basically my job is to try out the containers and spread the word (bzz). I haven't checked these out in the store, but they have a $2.89 MSRP. Not too bad for a really sturdy container. Unlike the first Ziploc and Glad "take and toss" containers, it would be great for taking soup for lunch since the lid "locks". I wouldn't consider these "toss" containers. Although since they are so reasonable (price) they would be perfect for handing out leftovers (or whatever). I could have used these when the kids were babies for transporting milk to ther grandparents houses...

I've used one in the pantry for storage. But they would make great bathroom storage, craft storage, small toy storage, etc. Millions of uses!

I will say my only concern is that I used one in the frig to store garlic and they ARE NOT odor proof. I'll just remember that!!

I will use my coupon for another set or 2 of the Twist 'n Lock containers. And, if you ever get a chance to get some of the Big Bags, try them. They are super fun. I'm just not sure about the handle strength. :) I stored my daughter's stuffed animals in one for her party last weekend. It's a huge bag!!!!

Here's a link to the Ziploc site, you can print off a $.55 for any Ziploc container. Speaking of Ziploc, has anyone tried the Zip 'n Steam bags? They look fun!

Thanks for reading....be sure to leave me comments!!!! :)