That's right...HURRY on over to Luvs.com and grab your $5.00 off coupon. It's only available for today only and only until their limit is reached. ACT NOW before they are all printed off and you miss this opportunity to possibly get a Jumbo Pack for FREE (coupon+sale price at your local store depending). I already claimed mine...now, what are you waiting for?
Happy Friday! Welcome to another installment of Freebie Friday with tons of freebies courtesy of Freebies 4 Mom.
Health and Beauty
L'Oreal Advanced Revitalift (log in or register)
Clarins Facial Treatment
Roots of Nature Conditioner
Lacoste Fragrances
Food
Dunkin' Donuts Coffee
Total Blueberry Pomegranate Cereal
True LemonSchwan's $10 Free Food for new customers (starts Aug. 1)
Jack in the Box 2 Free Tacos Tuesday
Kraft $25 Free Food after rebate (starts Aug. 7)
Mars Free Chocolate Friday
Home & Garden
Bottle of Gain (create a video at Tryology)
Gain with Febreeze
National Night Out organizational kit
Upcoming Freebie Events:
Please call your local store or restaurant to confirm they are participating in these freebie events.
AUGUST
Staples Teacher Appreciation Days free gift bag to first 100 teachers
1 - Lakeshore Free Kid Crafts make a friendship frame 11-3pm
1 - The Home Depot Kids Workshop make a message center 9-noon
1 & 2 - Museums on Us (free admission for Bank of America customers)
3 - McDonald's Free Mocha Monday 7am-7pm
4 - Jack in the Box 2 free tacos Noon-11:59pm
4 - National Night Out
8 - Lowes Build and Grow Kids Clinic make a powerboat 10-11am
15 & 16 - National Parks Fee Free Weekend
22 - Lowes Build and Grow Kids Clinic make a schoolbus 10-11am
SEPTEMBER
5 - The Home Depot Kids Workshop make a bean bag toss 9-noon
26 - Free Museum Day
Health and Beauty
L'Oreal Advanced Revitalift (log in or register)
Clarins Facial Treatment
Roots of Nature Conditioner
Lacoste Fragrances
Food
Dunkin' Donuts Coffee
Total Blueberry Pomegranate Cereal
True LemonSchwan's $10 Free Food for new customers (starts Aug. 1)
Jack in the Box 2 Free Tacos Tuesday
Kraft $25 Free Food after rebate (starts Aug. 7)
Mars Free Chocolate Friday
Home & Garden
Bottle of Gain (create a video at Tryology)
Gain with Febreeze
National Night Out organizational kit
Upcoming Freebie Events:
Please call your local store or restaurant to confirm they are participating in these freebie events.
AUGUST
Staples Teacher Appreciation Days free gift bag to first 100 teachers
1 - Lakeshore Free Kid Crafts make a friendship frame 11-3pm
1 - The Home Depot Kids Workshop make a message center 9-noon
1 & 2 - Museums on Us (free admission for Bank of America customers)
3 - McDonald's Free Mocha Monday 7am-7pm
4 - Jack in the Box 2 free tacos Noon-11:59pm
4 - National Night Out
8 - Lowes Build and Grow Kids Clinic make a powerboat 10-11am
15 & 16 - National Parks Fee Free Weekend
22 - Lowes Build and Grow Kids Clinic make a schoolbus 10-11am
SEPTEMBER
5 - The Home Depot Kids Workshop make a bean bag toss 9-noon
26 - Free Museum Day
That about sums up this weeks freebies. Be sure to visit next Friday for even more incredibly awesome freebies.
Welcome to another installment of Thirsty Thursday! Every Thursday I will post a beverage recipe of my choosing. Whether it is a family recipe, a recipe found online or a recipe from one of my readers you will be sure to receive a beverage recipe to refresh all your taste buds.
This week's Thirsty Thursday recipe is for......
Genie's Green Monster
INGREDIENTS
150g baby spinach
1 banana
1 scoop protein powder (Chocolate Ultimate Muscle Provider by Beverly International or Chocolate by All they Whey)
1/2-1c water
DIRECTIONS
Put all in a blender/juicer and blend, blend, blend.
For more Green Monster recipes, check out Angela's site, Green Monster Movement and click on Reader's Recipes.
Have a fabulous beverage recipe that you'd care to share? I'm excited to try all the new recipes you might add. Who knows, we might be featuring your recipe next week.
This week's Thirsty Thursday recipe is for......
Genie's Green Monster
INGREDIENTS
150g baby spinach
1 banana
1 scoop protein powder (Chocolate Ultimate Muscle Provider by Beverly International or Chocolate by All they Whey)
1/2-1c water
DIRECTIONS
Put all in a blender/juicer and blend, blend, blend.
For more Green Monster recipes, check out Angela's site, Green Monster Movement and click on Reader's Recipes.
Have a fabulous beverage recipe that you'd care to share? I'm excited to try all the new recipes you might add. Who knows, we might be featuring your recipe next week.
One of the easiest ways to clean a ceiling fan is to take a pillow case, slip it over the blade and wipe off the dust bunnies. The dust falls conveniently into the pillow case, not onto the floor or furniture. After dusting each blade, take the pillow case outside, turn it inside out and shake out the dust. Repeat as needed for each fan!
Find more Works for Me Wednesday tips at We Are THAT Family.
As you all know, i've been employed for almost seven weeks now. Long story about how it all came about but the ending is still the same - I lost my job of seven years. I was angry. I was sad. I was hurt. Then, it was time to put on my big girl panties and move on.
I have been actively seeking new employment now for seven weeks. Jobs are becoming more readily available, however, the competition is fierce. I was competiting with anywhere between 800 and 1200 applicants. Insane, right? I would be a fool if I said I was not at least slightly worried. I was but I had faith and sometimes that is all you can have.
When job hunting, we all know the basics - get the resume nice and polished, create a excellent selling cover letter and make sure you have a few references under your belt ready and available. Then comes the search! I don't know how you were taught but I was always taught to apply for the jobs that are advertised but the key to landing a job faster is to apply to places that aren't advertising. That's always been the trick for me.
When I am searching for new employment I always do the same things. I first apply at a few temp agencies. This always has my bottom covered incase I cannot find employment or need money fast. They offer temp positions (days, weeks, months) and temp to perm positions (temp for 90 days then permanent). After I've done that I immediately set up my accounts on CareerBuilders, Monster and maybe one or two others if they are out there. I then immediately start to search the sites and submit my resumes to all that I feel would interest me or be considered for. I would follow up on those sites daily, as well as Craigslist. Be careful with Craigslist. A good majority of them are SCAMS! A good way to weed them out is to look very closely at the ads. Check the email address. Does it say end with an @gmail.com? Chances are it's a SCAM! How about the salary amount at the bottom. It's like the old saying goes "If it's too good to be true it probably is." Same applies here. If the ad's salary sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Next up, I open up the phone book. I look over all the local businesses first to see if any would interest me. I then look up online if they have an email address. If so, I will email them my resume for consideration. No email? 1972 it is and one will be mailed. Then, of course, you have the old fashioned way of just walking into an establishment and submitting your application and resume that way. This way takes A LOT of work but it can be worth it - as I'm about to show you.
Three weeks ago I was drafting up my Walk-In Applying game plan. I was planning what areas/business parks I wanted to hit on what days. I say "days" because in my area we have quite a few business parks around us. All of which have a substantial amount of businesses in them. What a perfect opportunity! One I was not about to miss. There was one business park in particular I wanted to visit. It is only about eight to 10 minutes from our home. It would be ideal and absolutely perfect! Along those lines, there were also quite a few companies I would love to work for in that park - one in particular.
It's a company that delivers produce to the entire area. It's family owned and although the business has taken off substantially over the last few years it is fairly small - around 100-200. Certainly a different atmosphere from my last employer. I'm a big health nut so wanting to work for a fruit and vegetable supplier should come as no surprise to all of you. What is even better about this company is that they try to buy from local farmers as much as they can. I especially love this fact. We have to help support the local farmers because without them, where would we be? A job at this company would be a dream come true for me.
The day I had planned to do my walk-in application submissions just so happened to be the day that this company had two positions open. They also already had posted them on an online job site. Great! If I applied a few days earlier I'd have no competion. Now, I'm competting with hundreds, maybe a thousand applicants. Alas, I am determined and will apply anyway.
Three weeks ago was when I applied for this particular company. A week later, I got a phone call for an interview with the HR Director and my potential boss. A week after that, I was being called for a second interview with the CEO. A week after that brings us to yesterday and I was called with a job offer!!!
It is like a dream come true. I also cannot help but to say that it also is probably fate. The way this entire situation with this company has panned out. It just seems like everything aligned. Here is where it gets even better.
I will be doing the same thing I have done for the last 15 years. Even better, the offer was for a slight increase than what I was making at my previous employer. Also, in three years time my new boss is hoping to retire. If/When this happens, they would like to promote me into that roll. The thought is since I will already be working so closely with this individual and know the jobs it would only make sense. This job description would be a significant change from my current one - one that would normally not be able to obtain unless you have a college degree (which I have not finished). This would also mean a significant salary increase. How awesome is that?! So, for the next three years I have a goal - learn everything I can, work to my absolute best and in the end, I will be rewarded. These are all things I would normally do even if I did not have a goal in place but this....this...just makes it so much more exciting. So much more worthy. So much more....well, you get the picture.
So, I get to enjoy two more weeks of Summer off spending time with the Little Bear. I cannot say I am 100% happy and excited about this. I mean, I am but I am also sad. Sad that I have to go back to work leaving Little Bear for at least 40 or so hours a week. It breaks my heart. I will miss her so very much. It will be a rough adjustment for she and I when the time does come. However, I do know that in the end we will adapt well - as we have done in the past. It is, of course, mixed emotions at this time but ones that I am sure will pass and will prove to be worth it in the end.
Time to start writing that next chapter in this book called life.........
I have been actively seeking new employment now for seven weeks. Jobs are becoming more readily available, however, the competition is fierce. I was competiting with anywhere between 800 and 1200 applicants. Insane, right? I would be a fool if I said I was not at least slightly worried. I was but I had faith and sometimes that is all you can have.
When job hunting, we all know the basics - get the resume nice and polished, create a excellent selling cover letter and make sure you have a few references under your belt ready and available. Then comes the search! I don't know how you were taught but I was always taught to apply for the jobs that are advertised but the key to landing a job faster is to apply to places that aren't advertising. That's always been the trick for me.
When I am searching for new employment I always do the same things. I first apply at a few temp agencies. This always has my bottom covered incase I cannot find employment or need money fast. They offer temp positions (days, weeks, months) and temp to perm positions (temp for 90 days then permanent). After I've done that I immediately set up my accounts on CareerBuilders, Monster and maybe one or two others if they are out there. I then immediately start to search the sites and submit my resumes to all that I feel would interest me or be considered for. I would follow up on those sites daily, as well as Craigslist. Be careful with Craigslist. A good majority of them are SCAMS! A good way to weed them out is to look very closely at the ads. Check the email address. Does it say end with an @gmail.com? Chances are it's a SCAM! How about the salary amount at the bottom. It's like the old saying goes "If it's too good to be true it probably is." Same applies here. If the ad's salary sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Next up, I open up the phone book. I look over all the local businesses first to see if any would interest me. I then look up online if they have an email address. If so, I will email them my resume for consideration. No email? 1972 it is and one will be mailed. Then, of course, you have the old fashioned way of just walking into an establishment and submitting your application and resume that way. This way takes A LOT of work but it can be worth it - as I'm about to show you.
Three weeks ago I was drafting up my Walk-In Applying game plan. I was planning what areas/business parks I wanted to hit on what days. I say "days" because in my area we have quite a few business parks around us. All of which have a substantial amount of businesses in them. What a perfect opportunity! One I was not about to miss. There was one business park in particular I wanted to visit. It is only about eight to 10 minutes from our home. It would be ideal and absolutely perfect! Along those lines, there were also quite a few companies I would love to work for in that park - one in particular.
It's a company that delivers produce to the entire area. It's family owned and although the business has taken off substantially over the last few years it is fairly small - around 100-200. Certainly a different atmosphere from my last employer. I'm a big health nut so wanting to work for a fruit and vegetable supplier should come as no surprise to all of you. What is even better about this company is that they try to buy from local farmers as much as they can. I especially love this fact. We have to help support the local farmers because without them, where would we be? A job at this company would be a dream come true for me.
The day I had planned to do my walk-in application submissions just so happened to be the day that this company had two positions open. They also already had posted them on an online job site. Great! If I applied a few days earlier I'd have no competion. Now, I'm competting with hundreds, maybe a thousand applicants. Alas, I am determined and will apply anyway.
Three weeks ago was when I applied for this particular company. A week later, I got a phone call for an interview with the HR Director and my potential boss. A week after that, I was being called for a second interview with the CEO. A week after that brings us to yesterday and I was called with a job offer!!!
It is like a dream come true. I also cannot help but to say that it also is probably fate. The way this entire situation with this company has panned out. It just seems like everything aligned. Here is where it gets even better.
I will be doing the same thing I have done for the last 15 years. Even better, the offer was for a slight increase than what I was making at my previous employer. Also, in three years time my new boss is hoping to retire. If/When this happens, they would like to promote me into that roll. The thought is since I will already be working so closely with this individual and know the jobs it would only make sense. This job description would be a significant change from my current one - one that would normally not be able to obtain unless you have a college degree (which I have not finished). This would also mean a significant salary increase. How awesome is that?! So, for the next three years I have a goal - learn everything I can, work to my absolute best and in the end, I will be rewarded. These are all things I would normally do even if I did not have a goal in place but this....this...just makes it so much more exciting. So much more worthy. So much more....well, you get the picture.
So, I get to enjoy two more weeks of Summer off spending time with the Little Bear. I cannot say I am 100% happy and excited about this. I mean, I am but I am also sad. Sad that I have to go back to work leaving Little Bear for at least 40 or so hours a week. It breaks my heart. I will miss her so very much. It will be a rough adjustment for she and I when the time does come. However, I do know that in the end we will adapt well - as we have done in the past. It is, of course, mixed emotions at this time but ones that I am sure will pass and will prove to be worth it in the end.
Time to start writing that next chapter in this book called life.........
The internet is so great! So many things available for us from services to information. I love the fact that because of the internet I no longer have to wait in line for the perfect toy or shoe. What I love even more is clubs such as Netflix or Blockbuster that "takes the drama out of renting." It was a superb idea!! No more traveling to and from the video rental store wasting time and gas only to find out the movie you wanted wasn't available. But the clubs on the internet do not just stop at movie rentals folks. Nope! You've got video game rentals for the gamers. (I'll post about that one another time) You also have a club for Book Rentals. For an avid reader such as myself, this is a perfect club!!
Let me introduce you to BookSwim. BookSwim is the online book rental library service lending you paperbacks, hardcovers and college textbooks Netflix-style directly to your house, without the need to purchase! They stock all the latest bestsellers, new releases, classics & much much more. With BookSwim, I no longer have a book I am longing to read only to get to the library and find out it's already rented out or worse - they do not carry it! It's always such a disappointment. A horrible feeling when you enjoy to read as much as myself. Nope, with BookSwim, the book that I am interested in reading at that time is always readily available. Oh how I love my BookSwim.
Right now you can get unlimited book rentals starting at only $9.95 a month with Free Shipping! To get more details & watch a Free Video on how it works click here!
Let me introduce you to BookSwim. BookSwim is the online book rental library service lending you paperbacks, hardcovers and college textbooks Netflix-style directly to your house, without the need to purchase! They stock all the latest bestsellers, new releases, classics & much much more. With BookSwim, I no longer have a book I am longing to read only to get to the library and find out it's already rented out or worse - they do not carry it! It's always such a disappointment. A horrible feeling when you enjoy to read as much as myself. Nope, with BookSwim, the book that I am interested in reading at that time is always readily available. Oh how I love my BookSwim.
Right now you can get unlimited book rentals starting at only $9.95 a month with Free Shipping! To get more details & watch a Free Video on how it works click here!
When I heard the news a week or so ago that every Monday between 7 am and 7 pm you can stop to get your choice of a 7 ounce iced McCafe or 8 ounce hot McCafe FREE I was estatic! Could this be? My favorite drink for FREE?! The great news is that there is no additional purchase necessary. It's one per customer per Monday & while supplies last. McDonald's says The McCafe Mocha is the sweet side of expresso. To get all the details click here!
In your travels today, do stop by your local McDonald's for your Free Iced or Hot Cafe Mocha. I know that during all the running around that I have to do today, I'll be stopping by. The Iced Cafe Mocha is just the right pick me up to carry me through the afternoon. It's also going to be the perfect treat to cool me off during one very hot and humid day.
Slight repeat from last week. It turned out that I had a lot of stuff in the fridge/freezer already bought that I had to use before it went bad. Needless to say, that made menu planning and food shopping super easy (and cheap!) this week.
Monday - Amish Casserole. This rich creamy casserole frugal recipe is a grocery-budget saver with basic frugal cooking ingredients to make up a traditional “comfort food” dish.
Tuesday - Lasagna and Caesar Salad
Wednesday - Center Cut Pork Chops and Mashed Yellow Squash (Dh's favorite. Grilled squash for DD and I)
Thursday - Spaghetti and Meatballs, Side Salad, Garlic Bread/Roll n Butter (Dh doesn't like garlic)
Friday - Frozen Pizza Night (Dh's favorite!)
Saturday - Grilling Night --- Cheeseburgers with all the fixins
Sunday - Loving Leftovers. Spread out a buffet table of all the leftovers from the week’s meals. This means a day-off for the chef!
For a thousand more recipes and hundreds more menu plans, check out I'm An Organizing Junkie!
The school supplies are continuing this week. As always, you will want to get there early to receive the best selections. Now, don't forget to get your raincheck if they are out of stock on an item.
School Supplies Deals – Sun. Through Tues. Only
Caliber 100 Page Composition Books $.99
Earn .99 ECBs (limit 2)
FREE after ECBs!
Caliber Pencil or Index Card Case $.99
Earn .99 ECBs (limit 2)
FREE after ECBs!
Pilot Easytouch Pen 2 Pk $.99
Earn .99 ECBs (limit 2)
FREE after ECBs!
CVS Tampons $1.89
Earn 1.89 ECBs (limit 1)
FREE after ECBs!
ECB Deals
Kashi 3/$10Earn 5 ECBs (limit 1)
I LOVE New York and Company. It also just so happens that I am lining up a new job (hopefully!) and need some work attire since my last employer was very laid back. I just LOVE New York and Company's clothing. They are so comfortable and last such a LONG time. It's totally worth the investment. So, when I found this coupon I just had to share. I am giddy with excitement. Hello New York & Company! Here I come....
Print this coupon and get $30 off a $75 purchase (or double it for $ 60 off a $150 purchase!) at New York & Company. This one has no expiration date but I’d print it now if you plan to use it, just to be safe! Let's face it...these type of coupons go FAST and you wouldn't want to miss this deal! It's one hellofa steal!
I just received my August edition of the All You Magazine and was so excited that I just had to share!! Here are some of the hi-lights to some great coupons in the the August Issue!
In the August Issue of All You Magazine
there is a total of 63.73 - click here to see them all!
If you don't currently subscribe to All You Magazine
and would like to
click here to get 2 Years of All You Magazine for only 16.00!
Hurry the offer for the 16.00 expires July 29, at noon!
Weight Watchers¨ Smart Ones¨ Frozen Meals
FREE Weight Watchers¨ Smart Ones¨ Dessert
($2.00 value)
($2.00 value)
Jack Link's Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
FREE ($7.67 value)
Glade¨ Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator
Buy any Glade¨ Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator,
get one FREE (up to $4.00)
get one FREE (up to $4.00)
HORMEL¨ COMPLEATS¨ Microwave Meals
Buy One, Get One Free (up to $3.35 value)
Happy Friday! Welcome to another installment of Freebie Friday with tons of freebies courtesy of Freebies 4 Mom.
Health and Beauty
Origins Mini-Facials (thru Aug. 2)
Hugo Boss fragrances
Bodycology body lotion (Walmart)
Goodnites (Walmart)
Being Girl Always & TampaxPlaytex Sport (Walmart)
Carefree and Stayfree (Walmart)
Food
Mars Free Chocolate Friday
Caribou Coffee Cooler or Brownie (Facebook fans)
Splenda
Home & Garden
National Night Out organizational kit
Viva towels (Walmart)
Ziploc Healthy Lunch Box Ideas recipe book download (enter 2 Ziploc UPCs)
What to Expect Guide to a Healthy Home (download from Clorox)
Window Covering Safety Council Retrofit Kit
Upcoming Freebie Events:
Please call your local store or restaurant to confirm they are participating in these freebie events.
JULY
25 - Lakeshore Free Kid Crafts make a buggy welcome sign 11-3pm
25 - Lowes Build and Grow Kids Clinic make a helicopter 10-11am
27 - McDonald's Free Mocha Monday 7am-7pm
AUGUST
Staples Teacher Appreciation Days free gift bag to first 100 teachers
1 - The Home Depot Kids Workshop make a message center 9-noon
1 & 2 - Museums on Us (free admission for Bank of America customers)
4 - National Night Out
8 - Lowes Build and Grow Kids Clinic make a powerboat 10-11am
15 & 16 - National Parks Fee Free Weekend
That about sums up this weeks freebies. Be sure to visit next Friday for even more incredibly awesome freebies.
Health and Beauty
Origins Mini-Facials (thru Aug. 2)
Hugo Boss fragrances
Bodycology body lotion (Walmart)
Goodnites (Walmart)
Being Girl Always & TampaxPlaytex Sport (Walmart)
Carefree and Stayfree (Walmart)
Food
Mars Free Chocolate Friday
Caribou Coffee Cooler or Brownie (Facebook fans)
Splenda
Home & Garden
National Night Out organizational kit
Viva towels (Walmart)
Ziploc Healthy Lunch Box Ideas recipe book download (enter 2 Ziploc UPCs)
What to Expect Guide to a Healthy Home (download from Clorox)
Window Covering Safety Council Retrofit Kit
Upcoming Freebie Events:
Please call your local store or restaurant to confirm they are participating in these freebie events.
JULY
25 - Lakeshore Free Kid Crafts make a buggy welcome sign 11-3pm
25 - Lowes Build and Grow Kids Clinic make a helicopter 10-11am
27 - McDonald's Free Mocha Monday 7am-7pm
AUGUST
Staples Teacher Appreciation Days free gift bag to first 100 teachers
1 - The Home Depot Kids Workshop make a message center 9-noon
1 & 2 - Museums on Us (free admission for Bank of America customers)
4 - National Night Out
8 - Lowes Build and Grow Kids Clinic make a powerboat 10-11am
15 & 16 - National Parks Fee Free Weekend
That about sums up this weeks freebies. Be sure to visit next Friday for even more incredibly awesome freebies.
Welcome to the first installment of Thirsty Thursday! It is my goal that every Thursday I will post a beverage recipe of my choosing. Whether it is a family recipe, a recipe found online or a recipe from one of my readers you will be sure to receive a beverage recipe to refresh all your taste buds.
This week's Thirsty Thursday recipe is for......
Best Lemonade Ever
compliments of Allrecipes.com
PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 5 Min
READY IN 4 Hrs 35 Min
SERVINGS
20 Servings
INGREDIENTS
1 3/4 cups white sugar
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.
I am hoping to add a Mr. Linky in the future but in the meantime, have a fabulous beverage recipe that you'd care to share? Comment and add it for all to see....I am excited to try everyone's yummy beverages.
This week's Thirsty Thursday recipe is for......
Best Lemonade Ever
compliments of Allrecipes.com
PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 5 Min
READY IN 4 Hrs 35 Min
SERVINGS
20 Servings
INGREDIENTS
1 3/4 cups white sugar
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.
I am hoping to add a Mr. Linky in the future but in the meantime, have a fabulous beverage recipe that you'd care to share? Comment and add it for all to see....I am excited to try everyone's yummy beverages.
If you are one of the many who have not been receiving those $/$$ coupons from CVS, cheer up! It has been reported that there are new CVS booklets coming out on August 1st that will contain some great coupons including (2) $4/$20 coupons! How awesome is that?!
Mine are usually located at the front cashier. She will put one in every customer's bag. However, if that's not the case at your store, just look near your pharmacy counter for booklets that say “Thanks for asking about auto refill”. This is not true for my local CVS branch but maybe for you -- some women are reporting that that some counters already have the booklets out, so it is a good idea to keep an eye out for them each time you visit CVS!
If you have already found any of these coupon booklets at your CVS please leave us a comment letting us know. :o)
Mine are usually located at the front cashier. She will put one in every customer's bag. However, if that's not the case at your store, just look near your pharmacy counter for booklets that say “Thanks for asking about auto refill”. This is not true for my local CVS branch but maybe for you -- some women are reporting that that some counters already have the booklets out, so it is a good idea to keep an eye out for them each time you visit CVS!
If you have already found any of these coupon booklets at your CVS please leave us a comment letting us know. :o)
As if today couldn't be any better. (It is my birthday today after all) Starbuck's is making it even better. For today only, July 21st, stop by StarBuck's from open to 10:30 am and enjoy a pastry free! You must purchase a beverage to receive the free pastry.
This week is all about frugal meals. Enjoy!
Monday - Hot Dogs on the Grill and BBQ Beans
Tuesday - Amish Casserole. This rich creamy casserole frugal recipe is a grocery-budget saver with basic frugal cooking ingredients to make up a traditional “comfort food” dish.
Wednesday - Breakfast for Dinner
Thursday - Spaghetti and Meatballs, Side Salad, Garlic Bread/Roll n Butter (Hubby doesn't like garlic)
Friday - 15-Minute Dinner Nachos Supreme. This frugal ground beef recipe was created by Campbell’s and looks scrumptious!
Saturday - Lasagna and Caesar Salad
Sunday - Loving Leftovers. Spread out a buffet table of all the leftovers from the week’s meals. This means a day-off for the chef!
For a thousand more recipes and hundreds more menu plans, check out I'm An Organizing Junkie!
The school supplies are continuing this week. As always, you will want to get there early to receive the best selections. Now, don't forget to get your raincheck if they are out of stock on an item.
School Supplies Deals – Sun. Through Tues. Only
Caliber or CVS Filler Paper (150 sheets), $2
Get $2 ECBs (limit 2)
FREE after ECBs!
Caliber or CVS Memo Book (50-80 sheets), $0.99
Get $0.99 ECBs (limit 2)
FREE after ECBs!
Caliber or CVS No. 2 Pencils (24-ct.), $1.99
Get $1.99 ECBs (limit 2)
FREE after ECBs!
PaperMate 1.2 Pens (10-ct.), $0.99
Get $0.99 ECBs (limit 2)
FREE after ECBs!
Vinyl 1″ Binder, $3
Get $3 ECBs (limit 2)
FREE after ECBs!
ECB Deals
Speed Stick Pro Deodorant, $2.99
Get $2 ECBs (limit 2)
$1.50/1 Speed Stick printable (zip code specific)
$1/1 Speed Stick (Reinventing Beauty insert)
As low as better than FREE after coupon and ECBs!
Kodak Picture Movie DVD, $9.99
Get $9.99 ECBs (limit 5)
FREE after ECBs!
CVS Pantiliners (22-ct.), $0.89
Get $0.89 ECBs (limit 1)
FREE after ECBs!
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Happy Friday! Welcome to another installment of Freebie Friday with tons of freebies courtesy of Freebies 4 Mom. Be sure to enter Heather's e.l.f Cosmetics Giveaway to upgrade your make-up and take advantage of her exclusive coupon code.
Health and Beauty
Vaseline Aloe Fresh lotion (Costco)
Bodycology Hand & Body Lotion (Walmart)
Pampers Potty Training KitGoodNites Underpants (Walmart)
Always InfinityPlaytex Sport (Walmart)
Food
Mars Free Chocolate FridayStarbucks Ice Cream (coupon for free pint on Facebook)
Tyson Skillet Creations (free after rebate)
Upcoming Freebie Events:
Please call your local store or restaurant to confirm they are participating in these freebie events.
JULY
18 - Lakeshore Free Kid Crafts make ice cream cone pencil holder 11 to 3pm
18-19 - National Parks Fee Free Weekend
19 - Bruster's National Ice Cream Day
20 - McDonald's Free Mocha Monday 7am to 7pm
25 - Lowes Build and Grow Kids Clinic make a helicopter 10 to 11am
AUGUST
Staples Teacher Appreciation Days free gift bag to first 100 teachers
1 - The Home Depot Kids Workshop make a message center 9 to noon
1 & 2 - Museums on Us (free admission for Bank of America customers)
15 & 16 - National Parks Fee Free Weekend
That about sums up this weeks freebies. Be sure to visit next Friday for even more incredibly awesome freebies.
Health and Beauty
Vaseline Aloe Fresh lotion (Costco)
Bodycology Hand & Body Lotion (Walmart)
Pampers Potty Training KitGoodNites Underpants (Walmart)
Always InfinityPlaytex Sport (Walmart)
Food
Mars Free Chocolate FridayStarbucks Ice Cream (coupon for free pint on Facebook)
Tyson Skillet Creations (free after rebate)
Upcoming Freebie Events:
Please call your local store or restaurant to confirm they are participating in these freebie events.
JULY
18 - Lakeshore Free Kid Crafts make ice cream cone pencil holder 11 to 3pm
18-19 - National Parks Fee Free Weekend
19 - Bruster's National Ice Cream Day
20 - McDonald's Free Mocha Monday 7am to 7pm
25 - Lowes Build and Grow Kids Clinic make a helicopter 10 to 11am
AUGUST
Staples Teacher Appreciation Days free gift bag to first 100 teachers
1 - The Home Depot Kids Workshop make a message center 9 to noon
1 & 2 - Museums on Us (free admission for Bank of America customers)
15 & 16 - National Parks Fee Free Weekend
That about sums up this weeks freebies. Be sure to visit next Friday for even more incredibly awesome freebies.
As we all know, I started my AVON business back in January. I cannot begin to tell you how much AVON has changed my life over the last seven months. It started off as extra income in our pockets and now, I'm working on my goal to acquire enough customers and team members (stay tuned for details in the coming sentences...) that I can eventually become a work-from-home Mom with my AVON business.
Having my own AVON business means so much.....
It means that I can work my own hours around my schedule so my time with the family is not compromised. Having flexible hours means that if you are a Mom you can get the kids to dance & football! You can even bring your kids to work with you. (My Little Bear is also known as Mommy's Little AVON Helper.)
It means that I am my OWN BOSS!!! No one to tell me what time to report in or clock out. No one to fire me. No one to cut me a check! It's all about ME and MY NEEDS!
Let me share with you this AWESOME OPPORTUNITY that I was given By A Mom - For Us Moms. It really is the PERFECT opportunity. There really is no risk to give this a try.....
Avon has been in business for 120 years and they have helped many women achieve their goals and dreams.
It can do the same for you! AVON has offered both women and men a unique chance to start a home based business and to make it grow. Today, three million independent representatives are taking advantage of that opportunity. And there is always room for more. Success is truly within your reach. Sell some of the most innovative and popular skin care and beauty products in the world.
BE YOUR OWN BOSS!
* Make YOUR own hours, develop YOUR own customers!
* Sell from YOUR own home, office or anywhere YOU like! (I've been selling in the Park on my laptop or even to park visitors during a visit with my daughter)
* Set YOUR own goals - what you put in is what YOU get out! (My first goal was to earn extra income so we could pay off some debt. Now that that goal is reached, I am reaching for an even bigger goal - make this a full time job so I can work from home and be with my daughter)
HERE’S HOW YOU EARN:
* To START YOUR AVON Business, there are NO Credit Checks or Requirements.
* YOU must be at least 18 years old.
* Startup costs the LOWEST of any direct sales company! You do not have to buy inventory!
* Earn 50% Commission (Limited Time Only)!
* Health Benefits and Savings Plans also offered!
* NO Minimum Order!
* NO Sales Quotas
* NO Inventory to buy!
EARN EVEN MORE---
Expand YOUR business by becoming an AVON Beauty Advisor, doing Fundraisers or Selling On-Line as an eRepresentative.
I cannot begin to tell you how much I LOVE being an AVON Representative. I'm also an AVON Beauty Advisor, an online eRepresentative and Fundraising Specialist. I love AVON so much that I am trying to reach every Mom I possibly can to share this opportunity.
My AVON business has grown by leaps and bounds over the last seven months. I now have my own AVON team called Team Rising Stars. I currently have about 22 women on my team and we are all striving for the same goal - financial independence all while we are our OWN BOSS!!! It's wonderful to see my ladies succeed and help them to reach their goals.
I would LOVE to have you on my team! Want to JOIN AVON and START MAKING MORE MONEY TODAY?!
Go to: http://www.start.youravon.com
Enter Reference Code: krementer
That's it. Yes! AVON has made it that much easier now that you can SIGN UP ONLINE! In the comfort of your own home!
JOIN my AVON team today and you will not only receive your Welcome Kit from AVON but I will also send you my own personal packet full of information that will help build your business!
With AVON you are not in business by yourself but FOR yourself. I will be with you every step of the way to help you achieve your goals!
Have more questions?????? Email me at kathie (dot) rementer (at) hotmail (dot) com. That's my AVON business email and I'll help answer what ever questions you may have.
So what are you waiting for??? JOIN AVON TODAY!!!!!
Not interested in joining but what to purchase products??? Please visit my store website at http://www.beautyvendor.com . Would like a brochure mailed to your home? Email me and I'll get one right out to you.
