Zondervan Breakfast Book Club

I'm an avid reader. I hope that doesn't change as the family grows. So, I was really excited to see that Zondervan has a Breakfast Club where "every morning, in your email, I'll [the site] give you a 5-minute nibble from a fiction or nonfiction book. By the end of the week, you'll have sampled 2 to 3 chapters. Every Monday I'll [the site] feature a new book.

Go here to get signed up!

Stuff Your Stocking Giveaway Continues

Don't forget to check weekly (on Saturdays) on Mellisa at Getting All My Ducks in a Row and Chrissy at Life as a "CEO" for the

This week's addition to the prizes are a super cute purse organizer and handmade bookmarks.

Mail Round Up

I had so much in the mail this week that I had to do two photos! And there are even a few things I didn't put in the pictures!

Here's what came this past week:




Magazines (all free):
eWeek *no idea where this came from*
Family Fun Holiday Issue (thanks Swagbucks!)
Business Week
Spin
Shape

Samples:
Kashi Trail Mix bar (going into hospital bag!)
Parent's Choice formula
Prilosec
Dentek flossers
Garnier Eye Serum
Olay Body Wash

Full Size Products:
Manhattan Kids Whoozit (redeemed Pampers points)
25 Free 4x6 photo cards from Shutterfly (redeemeed Pampers points - haven't made yet)
GloMinerals Eye Shadow (Facebook freebie)
L'Oreal Mascara (no idea how I got this!)

Other Stuff:
Lysol Activity Book (5 came, should last a while!)
Elf (free from Amazon thanks to Black Friday pre-sale and SwagBucks gift cards)

Coupons:
BOGO Dole Jarred Fruit and 4 $1 off Jarred Fruit, with a jar opener (from VocalPoint)
P&G High Value coupons (from P&G Everyday Solutions)
Nestle Good Start formula checks ($15 and $1)
JCPenney 15% off coupon
Enfamil formula coupon ($2)
Gerber product coupons ($1 off clothes, $3 off bottle, etc.)
10% coupon from BabiesRUs for anything left on my baby registry after baby is born

Whew...what a week. And this doesn't show the products that came today as part of In Home Product testing (it has a confidentiality notice, didn't think I should show them) and a book which came from Thomas Nelson book review panel (see here for my review of it).

Proud to be part of A Frugal Friend's Mailbox Monday!

Time for a Break

I'm going to be taking a little break for a while.

This baby will be here within a week, so I'll just be checking in every once in a while for new goodies. Of course, if I have the chance, I'll post them for you here.

I have a whole list of links on the right hand side, at the bottom, of fantastic sites for you to visit in my absence. Give me a month or so to get life back together and I'll be back!

CVS and Walgreens

I have not had a chance to put together the Walgreens and CVS deals this week. Go here to Southern Savers and you can see what she has! She has, by far, the best list which includes newspaper and Internet coupons. You can also make a shopping list to take with you.

I probably won't be doing the deals for a while since baby is due anytime now!

Hurry to Walgreens TODAY!

The 9 roll pack of Angel Soft, advertised for $4 is ringing up $3.50! Use the coupon from here and get some really cheap, good quality, toilet paper!

Free Duracell Batteries

Go here to see how to get a free 20 pack of Duracell batteries at Staples. You have to be a rewards member and the amount will be credited to your rewards account with the rebate check mailed in January.

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Valid for purchases between 11/27/09 and 12/26/09. Valid in store, on staples.com or by phone. Staples Rewards will be mailed in January. While supplies last.

Olay $20 Rebate

Swag Grabber has a post here on a new rebate from Olay, good only on facial products. I'll be looking for good deals to make it a money maker!

Whataburger Coupons

Remember back when I sent you to get a free burger? I told you that there would be good news for December from Whataburger...here it is!

Starting December 1st they'll be emailing you a coupon for free food valid every other day from December 2nd until December 24th, 2009. It could be anything from a shake, to French fries, to a Whataburger^®. And it's free just for sharing the holiday season with us.

Go here to get signed up!

Wal Mart Samples

Go here to get Carefree and Stayfree samples. On the Carefree, you have the choice of a sample or a coupon, take the sample! Should have the coupon in it when it gets there. Looks like the same link as before, so if you've already received this, you can't re-request it...darn!

Thanks Frugal Girls!

Weekend Coupons

There will be one Proctor and Gamble insert this weekend. Here's the coupon list:

$5 off Align product
.25/1 Bounty towels or napkins
.25/1 Charmin Bathroom Tissue
$1 off Covergirl Product
.75/1 Crest Toothpaste 4oz.+ or liquid gel
$7 off Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal 14ct.
$5 off Crest Whitestrips, Pro-Effects, Daily Multicare, Daily Whitening+
.50/1 Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay Beauty
.25/1 Dawn
$1 off Febreeze Air Effects
$2 off Febreeze Candle
$1 off Febreeze Flameless Luminary Refill
$3.50 off Febreeze Flameless Luminary Starter Kit
.50/1 Fixodent, 1.2oz.+
$1 off Gillette Body Wash 12oz.+
$1 off Gillette Deodorant Product
$4 off Gillette Fusion Razor
$1 off Gillette Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler
$1 off Gillette Shave Prep Product
.50/1 Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler
$1 off Metamucil product
$1 off Nice ‘n Easy hair color product
$1.50 off NyQuil or DayQuil Product
Free Olay Body Lotion wyb Olay Body Wash
$1 off Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser
$3 off Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser
Free Old Spice After Shave or Cologne, 4.25oz., wyb (3) old Spice Deodorants
Free Old Spice Body Spray wyb (3) Old Spice Deodorants or Body Washes
$1/2Old Spice Deodorants or Body Washes
$1 off Old Spice Fragrance Gift Set
$1 off Oral-B Floss Picks 45ct.+, Oral-B Satin Floss or any Crest Glide Product
$10 MIR Oral-B Pulsonic, Professional Care or Sonic Complete Rechargeable Toothbrush
$5 off Oral-B refill, 3ct.+
$1/2 Oral-B Stages or Zooth manual or Power Toothbrushes
$1/2 Oral-B Stages or Zooth or Kids Crest Toothpastes or Liquid Gels
$1.50 off Pampers Diapers or Pants
$2 off Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive, Swaddlers, Cruisers, or Extra Protection Diapers
$1 off Pantene Products
$1 off Pantene Styling product or Treatment
.50/1 Pepto Product
$7/2 Prilosec OTC, 42pk.
$3 off Prilosec OTC
$1 off Prilosec OTC
.25/3 Puffs Singles, or 3pk.
$3 off Pur or Pur Flavor Options System (Pitcher or Faucet mount)
$3 off Pur Pitcher or Faucet Mount Replacement Filter Multi-Pack or Refrigerator Filter, 1pk.
.75/1 Scope Mouthwash, 710ml.+
.35/1 Tide to Go
.35/1 Tide
.55/1 Vicks Product, any (except NyQuil or DayQuil)

My CVS Black Friday Adventure

I made a trip to CVS last night and another this morning. Here's what I got:
Last night:
Hershey's Cookies and Cream (baby liked!) $0.89
Herbal Essences Shampoo OS $2.99
Herbal Essences Mousse OS $2.99
Colgate Total Toothpaste (2) OS $2.88 each
Colgate 360 Toothbrush OS $2.99
St Ives Body Wash $3.99
Vaseline Sheer Infusion $7.99
Deja Blue Water (not shown) $0.79 (kiddo needed water)

Used coupons:
$1 off Total toothpaste
$1 off Total toothpaste
$1 off 360 Toothbrush
$1 off St Ives Wash
$1 off Vaseline lotion
$1 off Herbal Essences product
FREE Herbal Essences shampoo

Did not have EB to spend.
Total OOP: $20.46
Total Saved: $15.21
EB Received: $21.88

Today:
3 packs Huggies Pull-Ups $9.50, $9.50, $9.49
Viologie Shampoo OS $2.50

Coupons Used:
$1 off Pull Ups
$1.50 off Pull Ups
$2 off Pull Ups
$2 off Viologie (CVS register coupon)

Used all $21.88 EB from last night.

Total OOP: $2.83
Total Saved: $37.35
EB Received: $5

What I'm Thankful For This Year

This year, I am thankful for the following:

1. My family. I have a wonderful husband, a smart and creative little boy and a new baby due any time now.

2. My Savior. I have nothing without my relationship with Jesus Christ. He gave the ultimate sacrifice for someone like me? Wow.

3. Those who have taught me. From my first teachers in school to the other Mom-Bloggers who are teaching me how to live frugally, I have always been thankful for those who take the time to show others what they know.

4. Christmas Lights. Really. I love the joy that is tucked into every twinkling light. I love the smile on my little boy's face every time he sees them.

Pre-Friday Deals at Children's Place

Go to Children's Place today for a big sale with an additional 20% off with code EARLYBIRD9.

Coupons to know about

For those of us shopping in The 'Ville this Friday and weekend, here are some coupons you need to know about!

These are at Coupons.com and you can print two times.

• 25% off Any Single Item at Bealls
• 50% off One regular priced item under $30 at ACE Hardware (valid 11/28 only) (I'm using this for a tree topper!)
• There are also Hasbro coupons for Star Wars toys ($5/$20), $10 off DinoRoars Stompers, $10 off Sit and Spin, My Little Pony ($5/$20) and more. (Click on Toys and Games on the left and it sorts them for you.)

Black Friday Info

Black Friday is almost here and retailers will be putting almost all of their Black Friday deals online for you to purchase starting later this afternoon (Wednesday November 25th).

The Newegg.com, Sam's Club, and Sears Black Friday sales will start tonight while Best Buy, Target, Kohls, Toys R Us, and other major retailers will start their Black Friday sales early tomorrow morning (around 2:00am EST).

Also, Walmart will be having a Thanksgiving Day sale this year to go along with their Black Friday sale. We expect this Thanksgiving Day sale to begin around 3:00am EST.

(If you use Kohls.com use code SAVE15NOW for an extra 15% off!)

Who Stuffs Your Stocking?

Mellisa over at Getting All my Ducks in a Row, and Chrissy from Life as a "CEO" are hosting the

As a part of this promotion, they'll have a fun question each Tuesday for us to answer to earn extra entries into the prize drawings!

This weeks question is: Who stuffs your stockings?

Our stockings have been hung by our little tree (which I haven't gotten around to decorating other than Ryan's paper chain he made).

I'm pretty sure I'll be the one doing the stocking stuffing.

There probably won't be anything in Caleb's (the drummer Santa) this year since he'll only be a few weeks old.

Jim's (purple) will probably have a few things in it if I can get to the store to get them.

Mine (Santa, made by my grandmother) will hang empty probably.

Now, Ryan's (Elmo) will be filled on Christmas Eve with colors, coloring books, a Cars flashlight and a few Matchbox airplanes.

It is all about the kiddos anyway!

Amazon Deals

Don't forget to go here to see the Amazon Lightning deals for today.

I just got I Am Legend and Elf for $5.99 total, no shipping (Amazon Prime trial offer!). Actually for $0 since I have Amazon credit from Swagbucks!

I will be able to sell I Am Legend at my local used video store for far more than the $2 I paid for it!


Wall-E is also on sale right now. The movies change throughout the day. Here's a run-down of the schedule.

8am-12pm PST
I Am Legend $2
Wall-E $4.99
Elf $3.99

12pm-4pm PST
Jungle Book $9.99
PS I Love You $5.99
Spaceballs $2

4pm-8pm PST
Young Frankenstein $2
Smallville: 1st Season $9.99
Smallville: 2nd Season $9.99

There will be more Smallville seasons on sale today.

8pm-12pm PST
X-Men 1.5 $5
X2: X-Men United $5
X-Men: The Last Stand $5

Check back in the morning to see tomorrow's deals!

Go here to see all the deals, not just the DVD/Blu-Ray deals! There are great video game, toy and household deals I've been missing! Leapfrog Zippity is going to be on sale soon today!

Walgreens Trip 11/24

Here's my great shopping trip today:
2 packs of Vanity Fair paper plates (OS BOGO, $3.79)
2 Coffee Mate (OS BOBO, $2.49)
4 Sharpies (OS BOGO, $0.99)
Wonder Bread ($1.69)
Wet Wipes ($2.79)

Used coupons:
$1 off Vanity Fair plates
$1 off Vanity Fair plates
$1 off CoffeeMate
$1 off CoffeeMate
$0.55 off Wonder Bread
$1 off Wet Wipes
$2 RR (were about to expire)

Total Value: $21.29
Total Saved: $15.81
Total Spent: $5.48

This is by far the best I've done in a while. I hated spending RR without getting any, but they're about to expire and we don't know when the baby will get here, so it's worth spending them now.

Movies for Christmas?

Do you have a lot of movies on your wish lists? If so, you need to check out the sale here at Amazon.com. There are amazing deals all week. Today (actually, right now!) you can get Facing the Giants for $2! You can get National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (ah...a classic!) for $5.99.

The deals are great for both DVD and Blu-Ray. There are new movies, old movies, classic movies...you have to go check it out! GO here for the best DVD deals, you'll see a lot of great movies at even greater prices!

Check out the calendar to see the deals for the week! Tomorrow Elf is $3 in the morning! Good thing I have a bunch of Swagbucks gift cards to spend! Wish I could hold the deals and ship all at once!

Bagelfuls Coupon

Go here to print a $1 off Kraft Bagelfuls. These are usually $1.88 at WalMart. I personally love the cinnamon bagels with cream cheese!

Free Magazine Offer

As seen in my email:

The AVEENO® Allure Best of Beauty Awards Winner kit, featuring two award-winning Ultra-Calming products and a FREE one-year subscription to Allure magazine, is available for a limited time only at select Walgreens stores. Don't miss out!

Book Review: Jesus Lives by Sarah Young

Jesus Lives is a gift style devotional book. The 180 devotions make for a half year of study. The main focus, through stunning first person narrative, is finding and recognizing the powerful, all-inclusive, never-changing love of Jesus. The author captures, as no other devotion I’ve read lately, a heartfelt tone and feeling. You truly believe these words passed directly to her from the Holy Spirit.

I received the book just before the week of Thanksgiving, so I decided to start reading with the devotions on Thankfulness. Honestly, the very first one I read smacked me over the head! I had to keep reading. Some time later, I realized I’d read a week’s worth of devotions in one day. I don’t want to stop reading, I only have so I can get the full force of my feelings behind my review.

I want to give a copy of this to every person I know. This book is going to change lives. This book is powerful, Scripture-based Truth from God. I feel blessed just in the part I have read and I cannot wait to read through the entire book.

This book is making me want more. It’s making me want that personal, intimate time with God daily. It will be on my nightstand. It will be a daily reminder of the love Jesus has for each and every one of us. It will be read aloud to my children. I will give copies to friends for gifts.

I cannot recommend this book enough. You have to read it. You will not be the same after you have.

I am a member of Thomas Nelson’s Book Review Blogger program. I received no monetary compensation for my opinions. A copy of the book was provided for me to read, in exchange for my honest opinion of the book. Go here to learn more about the program: http://brb.thomasnelson.com/

Pillsbury Coupon

Go here, sign up for Tablespoon, and you can print a $1/2 coupon for Pillsbury Crescent rolls. I know they're on my menu for Thanksgiving, so this is perfect timing!

There are also more coupons throughout the site. On the very top bar there is a coupon link.

Giveaway Alert!

I'm entering this giveaway at Cool Baby Kid and thought you would like it too!

The giveaway is for all the unclaimed prizes from the year! Woo HOO!

Here's what's included:

Unclaimed Prize Pack Giveaway
One Winner, Valued Over $500

• Corky & Co. Boys Jacket & Hat Set
• Douglas Plush Toy
• Short & Dulce T-Shirt (choice)
• Invisible Stripes Shirt (choice)
• Flashcard Zoo, Number Cards
• Quilted Shoes from Curby's Closet
• Celebrations n' Sweet Personalized Photo Plaque
• $20 Oliver's Label's Gift Card
• Bebeclaire Personalized Heart Pendant
• Snazzy Baby Mom's Deluxe Plus Combo Carrier
• My Gym at Home DVD
• $30 Chocolate Cake Club gift certificate
• Sew Cute Creations Personalized Shirt
• Blue Sky Rocket Print
• Two One Lil Cupcake Hair Clips
• Baby Banz Bucket Sun Hat & Sunglasses Combo
• PishPosh Pull String Lombard Swirl Design
• Snap & Go Headbans and Flowers Set by One Lil Snap
• Asheba "In the Zone" CD

Contest expires 11/23/09.

Mail Round Up

Here's what came in the mail last week:
Magazines (free):
Field & Stream (2 issues, great since Dad is coming soon!)
Business Week

Samples:
Similac, 2 cans baby formula
Oregon Chai (smells sooooo good!)
Pampers Extra Protection
Rachael Ray Nutrish Dog Food
L'Oreal Everpure shampoo and conditioner

Coupons:
$1.50 off Pampers Extra Protection
15% off at Kohl's Wed-Sun this week
$1 off Oregon Chai
$2 and (4) $1 Pantene shampoo and conditioner (courtesy of VocalPoint)
(4) $5 off Similac formula checks

Other:
Eukanuba calendar with coupons
Baby Nursery Guide
PetSmart Pet Perks cards (they say coupons and goodies are on the way!)
Eat This, Not That mini book (was part of a giveaway in last month's Men's Health)
$9 check from Caregivers Marketplace (just for buying Huggies!!!)

How did you do?

Proud to be part of A Frugal Friend's Mailbox Monday!

Our $0.98 Dinner

Seriously! $0.98! How?

Well, the Chef's Requested Bacon Wrapped Filets from WalMart cost $3.98 and I used the coupon from here for $3 off. (They were larger before I overcooked them...)

The potatoes were free from Betty Crocker, by mail, and the veggies were from my father-in-law.

Highly yum-a-ble and almost free! My kind of meal!

Giveaway Alert!

I just found this site today, Giveaways 4 Mommy. She has an awesome assortment of giveaways going at this time, but the one I'm really excited about is here. This is for a Baby Dipper bowl.
Isn't it cool? I bet this will be so handy once Caleb gets here! Especially with the Ry-Guy running around and wanting to "help".

Stuff Your Stocking Giveaway #2

Melissa at Getting all my Ducks in a Row has giveaway number 2 in the Stuff Your Stocking Giveaway listed here today! Today is for a gift from a really cool Etsy shop. I don't want to give away what it is, that way you have to go look! By the way, you're going to love the shop!

Then, go to Chrissy's Life as a "CEO" for her giveaway here. Her's is for super cute personalized note pads. As many lists as I make these days, that would be a blessing!

Six Word Saturday

I WANT TO HAVE THIS BABY!

Walgreens Weekly Deals

Go here to Southern Savers to see her list of Walgreens deals for the week and for Black Friday. Sorry I didn't do it for you. I'm just too tired!

Free Coffee Sample

Go here to get a free sample of WalMart's Millstone Hazelnut Cream Millstone Coffee.

Giveaway Alert!

The Lucky Canuck is giving away a Pulse Yoga DVD here. I totally want to win this! I have so much work to do after Caleb arrives!

Check out the rest of her site too. There are great product reviews and lots more giveaways!

Be sure to let me know if you win after seeing it here!

Subway Freebie

You can get a free cookie when you buy a $10 Subway gift card. Here for details.

Tip: Buy the GC, get the cookie and use the GC for your lunch!!!

Thanksgiving Coupons

BeCentsAble has a great post here with links to coupons you can use for your Thanksgiving meal!

CVS Deals for the week

I didn't get the list done, so here is a link to Southern Savers. Jenny has a great list as well as deal scenarios to help you!

Coupons!

Go here for AirWick and Finish coupons. Includes Stick-Ups and Decospheres. Didn't realize they still made those!

Go Here for Arm & Hammer coupons. Includes pretty much all their products.

Stuff Your Stocking has begun!

Go over to Getting All my Ducks in a Row AND Life as a "CEO" to get started in their giveaways. Today they are giving away Glade candles and lip gloss!

I really hope some of you gals win! Looks like there are amazing prizes!

HEB Weekly Deals

My Litter of Six has a post here about the HEB deals this week. I still don't have my copy of the ad so I'm going to take her word for it.

Subway Kids Promotion

Go here to see the new Subway Kids promotion. They're giving away a free reusable lunch bag with kids meals.

Thanks Moms By Heart!

Weekend Coupons

Here's what's scheduled to be in this weekend's paper:

$1 off Air Wick Scented Oil (1) twin refill or (2) single refills (exp 1/03)
Free Air Wick Warmer wyb any Air Wick Scented Oil Refill (exp 1/03)
$1 off Archway Brand Cookie variety (exp 1/31)
.35/1 Betty Crocker Box or Pouch Potatoes, excludes Potato Buds (exp 1/16)
$1 off Brut Fragrance Product (exp 12/31)
$1 off Chinet Classic White or Casuals Plates (exp 1/31)
$1 off Chinet Comfort Cups or Chinet Napkins (exp 1/31)
$1 off Chinet Cut Crystal Plates or Cups (exp 1/31)
$2 off Chinet Salad/Side Dishes (exp 1/31)
$1 off Duck brand packaging tape (exp 1/31)
.75/1 Duracell CopperTop AA or AAA 4pk+, or any size C,D,9v (exp 12/31)
$2 off Farmland Half Spiral Ham (exp 2/28)
$2 off Farmland Quarter Spiral Sliced Ham (exp 2/28)
$1 off Fisher product, 4oz+ (exp 5/31)
$1 off Florida’s Natural Brand Premium Not from concentrate Fruit Juice, 59oz+ (exp 12/31)
$1/3 General Mills Cereals listed (kids type flavors) (exp 1/2)
$1 off Glade, The Fragrance Collection (exp 1/16)
$3/2 Hill’s Science Diet Simple Essentials Treats, 12.3oz+ (exp 12/31)
$2 off Infusium 23 purchase (exp 12/31)
.55/1 Johnsonville Cheddar Breakfast Sausage OR Four Cheese Italian Sausage (exp 12/31)
$1/2 Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese, shreds or chunks (exp 12/31)
.75/1 Marzetti Veggie Dip, 11oz+ - 75 cents off any 1 (exp 2/28)
$5 Rebate wyb Santa Buddies Blu-ray or DVD and any Butterball whole turkey
$3/2 Motrin or Children’s Motrin product (exp 4/30)
.25/1 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls (exp 2/13)
.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls (exp 2/13)
.75/2 Pillsbury Frozen Grands! Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, or Mini Cinnamon Rolls (exp 2/13)
.55/2 Pillsbury Grands! Sweet Rolls (exp 2/13)
$1/3 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough (exp 2/13)
.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Biscuits (exp 2/13)
.40/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Sweet Rolls (exp 2/13)
.50/2 Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts (exp 2/13)
.55/1 Pillsbury Simply Refrigerated Cookie Dough (exp 2/13)
B2G1 Purina Alpo Chop House, 13.2oz or smaller, up to 89¢ (exp 1/05)
B2G1 Purina Alpo, 13.2oz, up to 89¢ (exp 1/05)
$3 off Rocky the Robot Truck Interactive Buddy (exp 12/31)
$1 off Schick Disposable Razor (exp 1/31)
$2 off Schick Quattro for Women or Intuition Plus Razor or Refill (exp 1/31)
$2 off Schick Quattro Titanium Razor, Trimmer or Refill (exp 1/31)
$1 off Scott Extra Soft Tissue any 8+ rolls (exp 1/2)
.50/1 Scott Flushable Moist Wipes Tub or Refill (exp 1/2)
$1 off TrueNorth 100% Natural Nut Snacks, up to 6oz size (exp 12/31)

Remember all inserts vary from city to city so you may get a few more or a few less than what is listed. Try to buy the biggest paper that you have in your area to get the most coupons.

Usually the paper after Thanksgiving does not have coupon inserts, but there is a rumor floating around that Proctor and Gamble will release their monthly insert on 11/29 instead of 12/6. I'll let you know...

Free Samples

Go here to request samples of Hellmans Mayo, Pond's, Caress or Degree Fragrance.

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Sample True Lemon

Go here to request a free sample of True Lemon. You'll need to confirm the request in your email.

There is also a link for a printable coupon.

Thanks SwagGrabber!

Free Materials for Teachers

Texas Sweet is offering free materials for teachers here. Looks like you can request bookmarks, a cookbook, a poster, a mini brochure and an activity sheet.

It's unclear if homeschools count. I hope so...

Thanks again Freebie Blogger!

Free 2010 Calendar

Go here to get a 2010 calendar from Oriental Trading.

The Oriental Trading
2010 Calendar inludes:

• A special money-saving offer for you each month!
• New tips & idea starters to help you plan fun events all year long!
• Shopping reminders for guaranteed holiday delivery.
• Tons of unique dates to celebrate every month, such as "National Ice Cream Day!"

Thanks Freebie Blogger!

Facebook Freebie

Wow, companies are really getting on the Facebook freebie kick!

Go here to get a free sample of Philosophy's Gingerbread Man Shower Gel and Bubble Bath. You have to log into Facebook.

Thanks Freebie Blogger!

Are you a Barlow Girl?

Or do you like their music?

Go here and you can get a free download of Barlow Girl's single Hello Sunshine.

Thanks Frugal Girls!

CVS Rebate Offer

Go here to download a rebate form from CVS for Woolite Dry Cleaners Secret. Offer is for $3 back when you buy a 6 pack of the product.

Also, when you purchase $25 worth of CVS eGift Cards you get a FREE $5 card. You can send the $25 to yourself...get where that's going?

Go here to print a $1.50 any Woolite product coupon...

Kellogg's Coupons

Fresh from my email: Kellogg's Coupons!

Go here to print the following coupons:

$1 off Corn Flakes Touch of Honey
$0.75 off Honey Smacks
$1 off Frosted Mini Wheats
$1 off Special K
$0.75 off Rice Krispies
$1 off Frosted Mini Wheats Little Bites
and more!

Kellogg's cereals are on sale this week at Walgreens this week for $1.99, so you can get some cheap cereal to stock up or use to make Holiday goodies!

Giveaway Alert!

Melissa over at Getting All My Ducks in A Row, along with her friend Chrissy at Life as a CEO are teaming up this Holiday Season to bring you a

"Stuff Your Stocking with Giveaways Blog Party!!"

There is a special button on the right hand side for you to link to Melissa's site. They will be hosting a giveaway every week until Dec 12, one on each site.

There will be weekly winners as well as one GRAND PRIZE winner!

Get over here and check it out!

Nativity Deals

In our house, we have the Little People Nativity set, which has never been put away! My son loves to play with them. Although it's a little strange when he throws the Baby Jesus...

Anyway, if your family is wanting a new nativity, go on over to Family Christian Stores and you can use the code 1256899 and you'll get 50% off. Plus shipping is just $.99 now through Christmas!

They have a really nice selection! I'm partial to the Veggie Tales one and there's also one you can paint yourself!

Thanks Moms By Heart!

Scripture Freebie

Go over here and check out Scripture Release. It's a MP3 download Bible memory system set to song that will help your children with memorization! You can also get PDF files of the verses, sheet music and more. These are not small files, so give it plenty of time!

Thanks Moms By Heart!

Starbucks CD, Free with purchase

You can get the All You Need is Love CD free when you make a $15 purchase at Starbucks. Starbucks will also donate $1 to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS in Africa.

This is part of the (Starbucks)RED program.

Tracks on the CD are:
Playing for Change: All You Need is Love
U2: I Believe in Father Christmas
Dave Matthews Band: You and Me (acoustic)
John Legend: (Red)emption Song

You can also create a drawing and Starbucks will donate $0.05 per drawing to the fund for the 1st Million drawings.

New Target Coupon Policy

Go here to see the changes to Target's coupon policy. I'm not surprised to see this!

Thanks BeCentsAble!

Hormel Coupons

Go here to get some Hormel printable coupons. You'll need to register.

Save $1.00 On any One (1) Pkg HORMEL® Microwave Ready Bacon

Save $.35 On One (1) Pkg HORMEL® Pepperoni

Save $.55 on any one (1) Package of HORMEL® Canadian Bacon

Save $.75 On One (1) Pkg HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® Deli Sandwich Meat

Save $3.00 On any One (1) Pkg HORMEL® Party Tray

Thanks Coupon Geek!

Giveaway Alert!

A Frugal Friend has just started a totally awesome giveaway here! She's giving away the latest 4 books in the Berenstain Bears series. I grew up reading these books and I really want my son(s) to experience them as well!

Check it out and get entered! Let me know if you win after seeing it here!

CoffeeMate Coupon

Does anyone else love Peppermint Mocha coffee as much as I do? If so, go here to print a $1/1 coupon for CoffeeMate seasonal creamer. This makes the liquid $0.50 at Wal Mart!

You'll need to register for the site. And the coupons are in the Special Offers tab.

I just noticed it says this flavor will be available year round...joy!

Print this twice and hold on to it until next week. Walgreens will have CoffeeMate on BOGO and since you can use one coupon per item, you can get two creamers for $0.49!

New Wal Mart Sample

Wal Mart is offering a sample of Always Infinity here. Their samples come really fast and almost always include a high value coupon!

Campbell's Coupons

Visit the Campbell's Kitchen website and you can print the following coupons:

• Save $0.50 on any one (1) French’s French Fried Onions
• Save $1.00 on any four (4) Campbell’s Condensed “Great for Cooking”
• Save $1.00 on any two (2) cartons of Swanson Stock.
• Save $1.00 on any two (2) bags of Pepperidge Farm Stuffing.
• Save $1.00 on any four (4) Campbell’s Gravies.
• Save $1.00 on any one (1) Pepperidge Farm Cookie Collection, Holiday Cookie Bites or Pirouette® Rolled Wafers.
• Save $1.50 on any three (3) can or microwavable bowl varieties of Campbell’s Chunky soup.
• Save $1.50 on any three (3) can or microwavable bowl varieties of Campbell’s Select Harvest soup.
• Save $1.00 on any two (2) packages of Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Turnovers.
• Save $1.00 on any two (2) packages of Pepperidge Farm Frozen Bread.
• Save $1.00 on any two (2) 64 oz. V8 100% Vegetable Juice or V8 Splash beverages.
• Save $1.00 on any one (1) 46 oz. variety of V8 V-Fusion Juice.
• Save $0.50 on any two (2) cans of Campbell’s Condensed Tomato soup.
• Save $0.50 on any two (2) Campbell’s Condensed soups (excluding Tomato, Chicken Noodle & Creams).
• Save $1.50 on any three (3) Campbell’s Healthy Request soups

You can also download a Free Holiday Meal Planner. The link is on the right side of the page.

Wal Mart Meat Deal

Go here to sign up for Chef's Requested and you can print a $3 off coupon. (Go through “Special Offers” and select “Coupons”).

The two pack of filets are usually $3.29 at Wal Mart, so you just got a steak dinner for two for $0.29!

Sample from All You

Go here to get a sample of Stacy's Pita Chips courtesy of ALL YOU magazine.

New Cellfire Coupons Released

These are coupons which load onto your Kroger card. They (for now) will combine with paper coupons!

Go here to see the new coupons! If you're in The 'Ville, you need to put Granbury's zip code in (76048) to get the offers.

Some new ones:

$1/2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
$0.55/1 Hot Pockets
$0.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
$0.50/1 Betty Crocker Tub Frosting
$0.40/1 Betty Crocker Potatoes
$0.75/1 Nature's Pride Bread
$4/1 Scotch Fur Fighter
$3/2 Huggies Diapers

Organic Product Coupons

Go here to sign up with Mambo Sprouts and you will receive:

• FREE! Coupon books for natural & organic products mailed directly to your home (only mailed 3 times a year). This mailer also includes the Mambo Messenger (an educational and informative printed newsletter) and free product samples sent occasionally. NOTE: Our next issue is scheduled to arrive in homes by Februrary 2010.

• FREE! E-Coupon alerts, special offers and chances to win great products and prizes.

• FREE! Monthly E-Newsletter with healthy living tips and recipes

You also will have the opportunity to sign up for a tester panel.

Thank you Frugal Girls!

Free Turkey Day Recipes

Go here to download a Thanksgiving Recipes ebook. You do NOT have to put your email on the pop-up that comes up when the page loads to download the book.

Who knew there was more than one recipe for Green Bean Casserole!

Thanks Frugal Girls!

Lipton Green Tea Sample

*This offer has ended*

Go here to get a 4 pack of Lipton Green Tea bags. You can pick between 4 flavors.

Free Meal Planner, Recipes and Coupons

Go here to get a free planner, coupons and recipes from Mueller pasta. Not sure if you can get this pasta anywhere around here, but the planner and recipes will be helpful.

Tip: When you fill out the form, leave the birthday blank. It's not holding the month and day and will give you an error message. It'll go through without it.

Giveaway Alert!

A Frugal Friend has a really cute and exciting giveaway right now! Go here to see the Kidorable products she was able to review and give away!

One lucky reader will win a:
Kidorable Umbrella of the winners choice!

Let me know if you win after seeing it here!

Mailbox Round Up

Here's what came in the mail last week:
Magazines (free):
Business Week
Golf Digest
Flying
American Baby
Living the Country Life
Remedy

Samples:
YSL Parisienne Perfume
Huggies Pure and Natural Diaper
Nexcare Bandages

Coupons:
Nexcare bandages ($1 off)
Huggies Diapers/Wipes (3-$3 off diapers and 1-$0.75 off wipes)
Betty Crocker (were in cookbook)

Other:
Pet Finder stickers
Betty Crocker Christmas Cookies Cookbook

Not Pictured:
The Sacred Meal by Nora Gallagher - part of the Thomas Nelson Book Review program.

How did you do?

Proud to be part of A Frugal Friend's Mailbox Monday!

Sign up here for a complimentary 3-issue subscription to Wood Magazine.

Enjoy 3 issues (March '10 - July '10) No strings attached. You'll never receive a bill.

The #1 magazine for home woodworkers. WOOD Magazine, which was launched in 1984, features shop-tested tips and techniques for accuracy, tool reviews and interviews with other woodworkers.

Book Review: The Sacred Meal

The Sacred Meal, The Ancient Practices Series
By Nora Gallagher

The Sacred Meal is presented as a book which “explores the beauty and mystery of this most fascinating of topics” [the Lord’s Supper]. The author seems to believe that the tradition is more about connecting us to each other, than connecting us to God.

I was very excited about getting to read and review this book. I checked the mailbox with expectation daily and was so happy when it came in that I immediately sat down and started reading. The introduction had me excited! However, now that I’m done reading it, I honestly feel this book wasted my time. Moreover, I’m concerned about the views she has presented.

There is a lot of political and social commentary, which I can’t see as fitting the focus of the book. I think it’s a shame that she waited until near the end of the book to even present the history of the Lord’s Supper. Some of the stories she tells have no logical connection to the Lord’s Supper.

She presents that everyone should take the Lord’s Supper, but I personally believe that only those who have accepted the gift of salvation should take it. Otherwise, what meaning does it have?

She presents that the Lord’s Supper is just another meal to be taken as a community. That there is “magic” in the practice. The practice of the Lord’s Supper is not to remind us of many meals which Jesus tells us about in Scripture, but to remind us of the supreme sacrifice He made for us and the significance of the practice is lost without that realization.

I’m having a hard time recommending this book. I wanted to like it.

I am a member of Thomas Nelson’s Book Review Blogger program. I received no monetary compensation for my opinions. A copy of the book was provided for me to read. Go here to learn more about the program: http://brb.thomasnelson.com/

Giveaway Alert!

Go here to see a giveaway from Stay at Home Mom for a Pillsbury Thanksgiving pack. I was going to buy some of the turkey sugar cookies today, if I make it to the store, and I'm glad to see that kids like them.

While you're there, check out the rest of her blog. She has great information on it. I'm sure we'd be friends in real life, we seem to have a lot in common!

Let me know if you win after seeing it here!

Giveaway Alert!

I just found a new site that I'm really enjoying!

Go here to see The Angel Forever. She has the cutest little boy that I'm sure Ryan would love to play with. And I'm really digging the park they play in. Maybe the 'Ville could look at getting some stuff like they have.

By the way, she has a Softlips giveaway here that you can enter! The giveaway is for a set of Soft Lips Limited Edition Winter Collection (winter mint, sugar cookie, sugar & spice, sugar plum berry flavors). Anyone else think the sugar cookie would be wonderful???

As always, let me know if you win something after seeing it here!

Giveaway Alert!

A Frugal Friend (one of the first sites I found for frugal living!) has a giveaway here for a set of Max Lucado books.

Three lucky readers will win :

One copy of The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
and
One (SIGNED) copy of Fearless by Max Lucado

There are many ways to enter!

While you're there, go to her home page and look at the awesome list of giveaways you can enter!

As always, let me know if you win something after seeing it here! I love it when you gals win!

CVS 11/15-21

Match ups are based on coupons that “should” be in the paper this weekend. Remember, not all areas get the same inserts so the coupons may be different values or may not be there at all. This is based off the master list of what “should” be there.

This list assumes you have no stored coupons and no Extra Bucks.

Abbreviations: RP - RedPlum, SS - SmartSource, PG - Proctor & Gamble, EB - Extra Bucks, BOGO - Buy One, Get One Free, BOGO50% - Buy One, Get One 50% Off

Page 1
Lindsay Olives, BOGO
Printable here for $1/2

Page 2
Trident Layers, OS $1
Printable here for $1/2

Page 3
No matches

Page 4
EB Deal: Spend $10 on the following, get $3 EB
Skippy Peanut Butter, OS 3/$5
RP, .40/1 Skippy Peanut Butter

Ragu Sauce, OS 3/$5 (can be combined with Skippy for offer)
RP, .60/2 Ragu Pasta Sauces

Lipton Tea Bags, OS 2/$6
RP, .60/1 Lipton Tea Bags, Lipton to Go or Lipton Iced Tea Mix

Other Deals:
Sunsweet Apricots, OS $2.99
SS, $1/2 Sunsweet (dried fruit) Products

Page 5
Nestle Morsels, OS $2
Printable here for $0.75/2 bags

Welch’s Juice, OS $3
Printable here for $1/1

Page 6
Wisk Detergent, OS BOGO
RP, $1 off Wisk 2X Ultra or 3X Concentrated laundry Detergent, 32oz or larger
(use one coupon per item)

Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit, OS $7.99
SS, .50/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit
(probably better deal at Walgreens)

Page 7
No matches

Buy $15 or more of iTunes gift cards and get Star Trek for $9.99
(Do this deal Sunday or Monday. It will print a $10 off Star Trek EB. Then, Tuesday or after, use this EB plus any $3/$15 you may have for a great deal!)

Pages 8-16
No matches

Page 17
L’Oreal Cosmetics, OS BOGO 50%
L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara, OS $9.49
RP, $2 off L’Oreal Bare Naturale face product or Makeup, Powder Blush or Concealer
RP, $1 off L’Oreal Telescope Explosion Mascara or any L’Oreal

Page 18
Vaseline Sheer Infusion, OS $6.99
RP, $1 off Vaseline Lotion, any 1200 ml or larger, Excludes Renewal or Glow

Page 19
L’Oreal Collagen, OS $15.99
L’Oreal Advanced Revitalift, OS $15.99
L’Oreal Skin Genesis, OS $15.99
SS, $1 off L’Oreal Collagen or Age Perfect product
SS, 1 off L’Oreal Revitalift product
SS, $1 off L’Oreal Skin Genesis product

Page 20
L’Oreal Excellence Cream Hair Color, OS $7.99
SS, $2 off L’Oreal Excellence or Excellence to-Go

L’Oreal Studio or Vive Pro Hair Care, OS $2.99
SS, $1 off L’Oreal Vive Pro Glossy Style or StudioLine Styling product
SS, $1 off L’Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo or Conditioner

Page 21
No matches

Page 22
Centrum Silver, BOGO 50%
RP, $1 off Centrum or Centrum Silver, Excludes 30 ct

Knox Nutra Joint, OS BOGO
RP, $7 off Knox powders or caplets 11oz +
(use one for each item)

Page 23
EB PAGE!!!

Zantac, OS $19.99
Get $5EB, Limit 2
RP, $1 off Zantac 8ct+

Thermacare, OS 2/$13.98
Get $4EB,Limit 1
SS, $1 off Thermacare 21 ct
SS, $1.50 Thermacare Arthritis 2 ct +

Advil, OS $7.49
Get $4EB, wyb 2, Limit 1
RP, $1 off Advil PM, 16ct or larger
RP, $2 off Advil, 40ct or larger

Page 24
Sundown Vitamins, BOGO
RP, $1 off Sundown Supplements or Vitamins
(use one per item purchased)

Page 25
No matches

Page 26
Prevacid, OS $25.99
Get $3EB
RP, $4 off Prevacid 24 hr

Page 27-28
No matches

Walgreens 11/15-21

Match ups are based on coupons that "should" be in the paper this weekend. Remember, not all areas get the same inserts so the coupons may be different values or may not be there at all. This is based off the master list of what “should” be there.

I will also include in-store coupon booklets! These are generally store coupons that you can use with a manufacturer coupon for extra savings.

This list assumes you have no stored coupons and no register rewards.

All Register Reward Deals are Limit 1, but that just means you can only do one per transaction! On RR, you cannot use the coupon to buy the same product. For example, you cannot use the RR from Purell Sanitizer to buy another Purell Sanitizer. You will not get the rewards a second time. Use rewards from other products though and you can do it. (Use Purell to get Hershey’s. Use Hershey’s to get Trident.. Use Trident to get Purell....etc.)

Don’t forget...you cannot use more coupons than number of items at Walgreens. For example, you cannot use five coupons on less than 5 products. Filler items are listed at end of coupon list.

Abbreviations: RP - RedPlum, SS - SmartSource, PG - Proctor & Gamble , RR - Register Rewards, BOGO - Buy One, Get One Free, PM - Parade Magazine

Page 1
RR Deal:
Prevacid Acid Reducer, OS (with in-ad coupon) $19.99
RP, $4 off Prevacid 24 hr
Receive $2 RR

Scott Toilet Paper, OS (with in-ad coupon) $6.99
Printable here for $1/1 Extra Soft

Snuggle Fabric Softener, OS $3.50 (in-ad coupon)
RP, .75/1 Snuggle Liquid Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets

Page 2
Welch’s Sparkling Juice, OS (with in-ad coupon) $2.50 each
SS, $1 off Welch’s Sparkling Juice Cocktail

Chex Mix, OS 2/$3
SS, .50/2 Chex Mix or Chex 100 Calorie Snack

Page 3
Healthy Choice Meal or Ice Cream, 2/$5
Printable here for #2 off (print 2 times!)

Skippy Peanut Butter, OS 2/$3
RP, .40/1 Skippy Peanut Butter

Page 4
DeMet’s Turtles, OS $2.50
SS, $1 off DeMet’s Turtles

Page 5
Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit, 60% off
SS, .50/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit

Ziploc Bags, OS $1.99
SS, $1/2 Ziploc Brand Bags
Printable here for $1.50/2 any Ziploc products

Page 6
No matches this week

Page 7
No matches this week

Page 8
No matches this week

Page 9
No matches this week
BOGO Extension Cords

Page 10
No matches this week

Page 11
No matches this week
BOGO Gift Tags

Page 12
No matches this week

Page 13
L’Oreal Cosmetics, BOGO
RP, $1 off L’Oreal Telescope Explosion Mascara or any L’Oreal

Page 14
Caress or Lever 2000 bar soap, OS $5.99
RP, .50/1 Caress bar soap, any 6 bar pack or larger
RP, $1 off Lever 2000 bar soap, any 6 bar pack or larger
(Part of RR deal: Buy 4 participating items, get $2 RR)

SpinBrush Pro, OS $7.99
Printable here for $2 off
Receive $3 RR

Page 15
Bic Soliel Razor or Cartridges, OS $5.99
SS, $2 off Bic Soleil Refillable Razor Handle or Cartridge Refill
Receive $3 RR

L’Oreal Hair Care, OS $2.99
SS, $1 off L’Oreal Vive Pro Glossy Style or StudioLine Styling product
SS, $1 off L’Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo or Conditioner

Page 16
Thermacare Wraps, OS $5.99
RP, $1 off Thermacare 21 ct
RP, $1.50 Thermacare Arthritis 2 ct +
Part of RR Deal: Buy 2 or more, Advil or Thermacare, Get $4RR

Advil, OS $7.49
RP, $1 off Advil PM, 16ct or larger
RP, $2 off Advil, 40ct or larger
Part of RR Deal: Buy 2 or more, Advil or Thermacare, Get $4RR

Tums, OS $7.99
RP, $2 off Tums Dual Action, 25ct or larger
RP, $1/2 Tums, 24ct or larger (limit 1 on RR, so I wouldn’t use this one to make a deal)
Receive $3 RR

Page 17
Robitussin, OS $6.99
Buy $10 or more, Get $3 RR
RP, $1 off Robitussin To Go, 10 ct
RP, $1 off Robitussin, Excludes Robitussin To Go 2ct

Claritin, OS $24.99
Receive $5 RR
SS, $4 off Claritin Non-Drowsy
SS, $5 off Claritin Non-Drowsy Liqui-Gels

Delsym, OS $7.99
Buy 2 or more, Get $5RR
SS, $1.50 off Delsym product

Blistex, OS (with in-ad coupon) $0.99, Limit 3
SS, $1/2 Blistex Lip Care Products

Wal-Zyr 14 ct, OS BOGO
$2 off, WAGS November Coupon Book
(will take $2 off both boxes)

Ricola Cough Drops, OS $1
Receive $1 RR
$0.50 off, WAGS Healthy Savings Booklet (look near pharmacy)

Alka-Seltzer Plus, OS $4.99
Buy $20 or more (other products included), Get $5RR
$1 off, WAGS Healthy Savings Booklet (look near pharmacy)

Page 18
Flex-a-Min Joint Care, OS BOGO
RP, $6 off Flex-a-min Joint Care
(Make sure you have a coupon for each item!)

Knox NutraJoint Plus, OS BOGO
RP, $7 off Knox powders or caplets 11oz +
(Make sure you have a coupon for each item!)
(Flex-a-Min and Knox are OS together)

Page 19
No matches this week
Free Accu-Check (after rebate) Glucose Monitor

Free (after rebate) TRUE2go Glucose Monitor

Page 20
Centrum, OS (with in-ad coupon) $6.99 (100 ct. Silver or 130 ct. Original)
RP, $1 off Centrum or Centrum Silver, Excludes 30 ct
RP, $1 off Centrum Performance, Excludes 30 ct

L’Oreal Excellence Cream Hair Color, OS (with in-ad coupon) $5.99
SS, $2 off L’Oreal Excellence or Excellence to-Go

BOGO Light Sets

Wrapper Front
No Matches this week
Good deal on sodas

Wrapper Inside
Good deal on Royal Gelatin
Good deal on Swanson Chicken Broth

Betty Crocker Potatoes, OS $0.99 (in-ad coupon)
Printable here for $0.40 off

Lindsay Olives, OS $0.99 (in-ad coupon)
Printable here for $1/2

Wrapper Back
Lipton Tea Bags, OS $1.99 (in-ad coupon)
RP, .60/1 Lipton Tea Bags, Lipton to Go or Lipton Iced Tea Mix

Filler Items:
$0.39 Christmas Candy (in-ad coupon), Limit 6
8/$1 Christmas Pencils (in-ad coupon), Limit 16
6/$1 Votive Candles (in-ad coupon), Limit 12
$0.39 Scotch Tape (in-ad coupon), Limit 3
3/$1 Wrapping Essentials (in-ad coupon), Limit 3
5/$1 Royal Gelatin (in-ad coupon), Limit 5