Swagbucks GiftCards

I've earned enough points to cash in on another Amazon giftcard, but with this new promotion I think I am going to hold onto them and see how many more I can earn.
Swagbucks has just annouced Mega Swag Bucks! Now you can win 10, 20, 50, & 100 swagbucks when you do searched. In addition this month they started Swag Buck Fridays, were they guarantee 1000 swag bucks to be given away!

For those of you that haven't heard of Swagbucks, they are a online search engine that I started using about a month or so ago. Everytime I search I just go to their site first. I really like that I don't have to down load anything in order to be able to take advantage of this program. Oh, and that it is 100% free! So if you haven't joined sign up you have nothing to lose.

My Thrifty Christmas Ornament

Crystal at The Thrifty Mama is hosting a Thrifty Christmas Round up, so I thought I would participate and share some of my thrifty Christmas Tree Decor.

Living in TX, I like things just a little rustic, so I love this ornament and can't wait to remember to request paper bags so the kids and I can make some.

My Paper Bag Ornament
Supplies:
Brown Paper Bags
Yarn or Ribbon
A Hole Punch
Newspaper
A Template for the shape of your choose. About 4" wide

I cut stars (but you can cut any shape that you like) out of brown paper sacks. I generally find a template on line and print it, and then use it as my pattern.

Then I will stack them together and use a hole punch to punch holes around the edges.

Once you holes are punched, take two stars and put them together (of course with any print on the inside) and let you Kids sew them together with yarn or a pretty ribbon.

I generally glue on a small raffia bow at the top and they are done.

Just before they are done, I take a small piece of newspaper and wrinkle it up to stuff inside to make it puffy, and then finish the sewing by tying a pretty bow.

I like the basic rustic look of the paperbag ornament, but you could also let your children draw or color on the paper bag before you begin for a keepsake ornament.

Additionally, My sister often ads a Cowboy hat to the top of tree to save on the cost of a tree topper.

Walgreens $5 off $20 Today and Tomorrow Only

Walgreens has another $5 off $20 coupon out for Today and Tomorrow. The great thing about this coupon is you can print and use as many as you need.
If you haven't already purchased your Free After Rebate items this month, now is the time to do it.

CVS Sneek Peek!!

If you are planning on buying batteries for this holiday season, CVS is where you want to be on Sunday morning. This is a pretty hot deal, so I don't expect there to be much stock left if you wait around until later in the week.

Duracell batteries are Spend $20 get $15 ECBS (limit 3)

There are $.75, $1, and $1.50 coupons from the 10/26 SS insert to make this deal better. I have heard that there are also $5/2 CVS coupons, but I have not gotten one yet. Just make sure you scan your card at the scanner before you check out just in case you are one of the lucky ones.

Also just a note to my newbies, do this in three transations so you can roll you ECBs. Spend $20 (less coupons) OOP on your 1st transaction, then $5 (less coupons) OOP and $15 ECBS (from tran 1) on your second transaction, and then $5 (less coupons) OOP and $15 ECBs (from tran 2) on the thrid transaction. So in the end depending on which coupons you had, you should spend $30 or less OOP and still have $15 ECBS.

My Albertson's Haul 11/13

Well, I told you there were some deals to be had, but my shopping trip turned out much better than I had planned. Heres what I got!

5 - C&H 4lb Sugars Reg $2.49 Sale $1.67

used $.35 mfg q = $.62 each

4 - 12 pk Diet Cokes Reg. $4.99 Sale $4.00 B3G1

5 - 2lt Coke Products Reg. $1.89 Sale $1.25 B4G1

4 - Philadelphia Cream Cheese Reg. $2.49 Sale $1.85

used Free Coupon = FREE

12 - Keebler Sandies Cookies Reg. $3.99 Sale $1.50

used $1 mfg Peelie = $.50 each

6 - Frosted Flakes Reg. $3.49 Sale $1.74

used $1 printable = $.74 each

1 - Frosted Mini Wheat Reg. $3.99 Sale $1.84

used $1 printable = $.84

1 - Cheerios Reg. $3.19 Sale $1.59

used $1 mfg q = $.59

4 - 3pk Dial Soap Reg. $2.99 Sale $1.67

used $.75 store q & $.30 mfg q = $.02 each

10 - Loreal Vive Sham/Cond Reg. $5.29 Sale B1G1

used $1.50 store q & $1 mfg q = $.15 each

30 - Loreal Lip Glosses Reg. $7.99 Clearanced $1.99

used $2 mfg q = $(.01) each

1 - 64 oz Apple Juice $1.89

1 - Sunbeam Bread $2.59

1 - Gallon Milk $3.79

1 - Fiskar Scissors $.99

Total Value = $441.54

Total OOP = $42.90 (90% savings)

I was so excited to find the Lip Glosses, these will make great stocking stuffers and small gifts for friends. And for those of you in the Burleson area they do still have more.

Mail Call!

You see me post about free to sign up fors all the time, well, now you can see why. This is about 2 weeks worth of freebies I got in the mail. This does not include any of the giveaways I've won, this is strictly things that I provide my name and address for. * Remember to set up an email address strictly for this kinda of thing as you will get spam.

So what all is in this picture:
A razor valued at $10
An asortment of tampons and pads
Coffee
Snack bars
Cereal
Shampoo
Lotion
A baby bottle
A warm delight
A candle
And 2 packages of Nicorrette
Coupons

So are you asking yourself what is she going to do with all of this stuff?

Well, my mom asked for a Cooler with Wheels back a few months ago for Christmas, so being the ever thoughtful wonderful daughter that I am I am making her cooler into the gift basket of all gift baskets. You see, my mom is a very simple woman in her wants and generally when she ask for something it is very inexpensive.

So the nicorette, candle, razor, snack bars, cereal, and warm delight will all be added to her gift basket along with many other things that I have picked up for free or almost free couponing.

The tampons, pads, and shampoo samples all go in the drawer in my guest bath. And the coupons will go in my binder.

Albertson's Deals 11/11-11/18

Albertson's Deals 11/11 - 11/18

Not a great week, but a few deals to be had!

C&H Pure Cane Sugar, 3/$5 4 lb. Package

$.30 mfg = $.67 each

C&H Powdered or Brown Sugar, 3/$5 2 lb

$0.30/1 Coupons = $.67 each

12 PACK Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke or Coke Zero, 4/$12

PROGRESSO Broth, 2/$4 32 oz.

$1.00/1 Progresso Broth, Any - 10-05-08 GM = $1

MISSION Flour Fajita Tortillas, 4/$5 10 ct. or Corn Tortillas 36 ct.,

$1.00/1 Mission Tortillas Coupon = $.25

L’OREAL Vive Pro, BUY one GET one FREE (Identical Item Only)

Shampoo or Conditioner 13 oz., reg $5.29

use $1 mfg and Albertson Big Book $1.50 q = $.15 each

BIRDS EYE Frozen Vegetables or Steamed Rice, 10/$10

$.35 blinkie = FREE

Kellogg's Cereal, General Mills Cereal and Fruit Snacks 50% OFF

$10 off $100 coupon in ad!

Clearace Alert - Albertson's DFW Area

It has been reported that select Loreal Lip Gloss products are being clearanced to $1.99! Use yofur $2 off coupon for free lip gloss!

Making Turkey and Dressing?

Are you among those of us that make stuffing or dressing for the Thanksgiving Holiday?
Well, I am. A great tip and time saver is to watch for marked down breads and corn bread muffins in your grocery store bakery department. I can often find cornbread muffins for $.75 which isn't but a free pennies more than I would pay for the ingredience to make my own and I will have no mess and less time in the kitchen. I also purchase rolls, buns, and other types of bread here.

CVS Black Friday Sale

Here are some of the highlights for the Black Friday sale that I found at HCW.

FREE AFTER ECBS
5 Hr. energy drink 2 pk. = $3.99 Get $3.99 ECB ( Limit 1 )
Aussie shampoo, conditioner, or styler = $2.99 Get $2.99 ECB ( Limit 2 )
10/12 PG Aussie product $1 off
Bic Soleil single razor w/2 cartridges & shower holder = $5.99 Get $5.99 ECB ( Limit 2 )
11/2 SS Bic Razor $3 off
Colgate total toothpaste = $2.99 Get $2.99 ECB ( Limit 2 )
11/02 SS $1/1 Colgate Total Advanced, Any 4 Oz.+ = $1.00 MM
Colgate Total Advanced, Any 4 Oz.+ $1.50/1 Welcome to Colgate-Palmolive: oral care, personal care, household care, fabric care and pet nutrition. = $1.50 MM
CoverGirl Smoothers liquid makeup = $7.99 Get $7.99 ECB ( Limit 1 )
10/12 PG $1 off any covergirl11/2 PG $1 off any covergirl
CoverGirl Smoothers pressed powder = $5.99 Get $5.99 ECB ( Limit 1 )
10/12 PG $1 off any cover girl11/2 PG $1 off any cover girl
Garnier Nutritioniste cleansing towelette 25ct = $5.99 Get $5.99 ECB ( Limit 1 )
11/9 RP Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser $1 off
Gatorade G2 20oz = $1.49 Get $1.49 ECB ( Limit 3 )
Hershey King size bars = $1 Get $1 ECB ( Limit 1 )
Johnsons Soft Lotion = = $5.69 Get $5.69 ECB ( Limit 1 )
11/2 RP Johnsons Baby Product $1 off
IP for $1 off Melt Away Stress or any Johnson's Body Product
L'Oreal Colour Juice sheer lip gloss = $6.99 Get $6.99 ECB ( Limit 2 )
IP for $1 off any L'Oreal product Register, go through one of the diagnostic surveys, at the end you should be able to get the coupon.
Magnavox Universal Remote or Philips headphones = $6.99 Get $6.99 ECB ( Limit 2 )
Maybelline Mineral Powder or Liquid Foundation $8.99 Get $8.99 ECB ( Limit 1 )
9/21 RP Maybelline Foundation $2 off10/26 RP Maybelline Foundation $3 off
Sally Hansen maximum growth plus nourishing nail color = $3.79 Get $3.79 ECB ( Limit 1 )
mq$1 off Sally Hansen nail treatment, color or lip (beauty book exp 12/31/08)