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Melissa & Doug Blossom Bright Magnifying Glass $5.65 (67% off)

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Kids, Valentine's Day

published date: January 08, 2011
modified datt: January 10,2011

Get this oh-so cute Melissa & Doug Blossom Bright Magnifying Glass for just $5.65. Wouldn’t that be such a fun gift for Valentine’s Day, a birthday or a friends/relatives birthday? There are tons more really cute Melissa & Doug items for girls in their Sunny Patch lines (Blossom, Bella, Bixie and more).

I also liked the Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Bixie Butterfly Binoculars for just $7.06. They are seriously cute and I truly think any girl would just love them!

Head over to Amazon to see all of the Sunny Patch Toys.

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FREE Aveeno Lotion after Rebate

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by Filed Under: Coupons, Rebates

published date: January 08, 2011
modified datt: January 09,2011

Print your coupon HERE for a full-sized Aveeno lotion ($10.99 value) wyb 3 products from participating brands. Brands include: Ambi, Aveeno, Clean & Clear, Purpose, Lubriderm and ROC. There are coupons for many of these products HERE.

In addition, there is supposed to be an offer for a full-sized Aveeno product plus up to $25 worth of additional savings in this Sunday’s (1/9) paper. This may be the same offer; but you can only submit once per household. I have not seen these coupons listed in the insert previews, so I can’t tell you exactly where it will be. Just make sure to check your paper front to back!

I will let you know of any great deals on these products that would make this rebate an even better deal!

Update: Check out Publix where Aveeno products are currently on sale with the Green Advantage Buy Flyer or check out the Rite Aid Scenario for the week of 1/9.


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FREE Chore Chart Template

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by Filed Under: Free

published date: January 06, 2011
modified datt: January 06,2011


In keeping with giving you ideas to help you get the year off right, why not finally get the kids on doing chores?  From what I’ve read, 3 years old seems to be a pretty good age to start assigning chores.  Obviously they should be age appropriate, though!  A three-year old could have chores that you maybe assist them with a little, like getting themselves dressed, brushing teeth, cleaning their room or feeding the pets.  You could also put having a cheerful attitude on the chore chart if that’s something you’re struggling with or having a cheerful attitude while doing the chores listed above – not pouting when they’re told it’s time to get dressed, etc.

We have not started chores quite yet as my oldest is not quite three; but my friend put together her own chart that she updates from time to time as her children grow or ‘master’ certain chores.  It is a word document using a table and clip art to represent the chore along with the days of the week.  She prints it and gets it laminated at FedEx/Kinkos (or anywhere else that does laminating), punches a couple of holes in the top for a ribbon loop and hangs it on the bulletin board.  Using a dry-erase marker, she then checks off chores as they’re completed each day!

Download this chart and modify for your home!

Note: In Word, to modify the border, click Page Layout and then Page Borders.  To modify the name, click Insert, then Header, then Edit Header.

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*HOT* New $2 Splenda Coupon – $.99 at Walgreens

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by Filed Under: Coupons, Publix, Target, Walgreens

published date: January 06, 2011
modified datt: January 06,2011

There are two new $2 Splenda coupons at Target:
$2 off 80 packets or more and $2 off loose Splenda.

I believe the 80 ct. boxes are usually around $2.60 or so, so you will get those for just $.60 each at Target, Walmart and some grocery stores.

Or use them toward this week’s Publix Deals:

Splenda No Calorie Sweetener – 200 ct box or 9.7 oz $4.99
$2 printable
= $2.99 each

and Walgreens Deals:

Splenda No Calorie Sweetener – 100 ct. box $2.99
$2 printable
= $.99 each

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Kashi Go Lean Cereal $.99 at Kroger

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by Filed Under: Coupons, Kroger

published date: January 06, 2011
modified datt: January 06,2011

Kashi Go Lean is on sale this week at Kroger:

Use the new $1 printable that I told you about yesterday (print now before it’s gone).

Kashi Go Lean Cereal $1.99 (wyb 4 participating items – otherwise $2.99)
$1 printable
= $.99 each!

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Hump Day Groupon Deals – Chicken Soup Care Package

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by Filed Under: Groupon

published date: January 05, 2011
modified datt: January 05,2011

Tucson – Get a chicken soup care package (64 oz. mason jar of soup, rolls, cookies, spa socks, and more) from Spoonful of Comfort for $35. Shipping is included.  This sounds awesome!

San Francisco, San Diego, Denver, Boise, Detroit – Snag a one-year subscription to Oprah’s O magazine for $10. ($18 on Amazon right now)

San Francisco – Calling all Giants fans!  Powers Collectibles is offering a 2010 World Series baseball autographed by World Series MVP Edgar Renteria for $139. Shipping to the continental US is included.

Fort Lauderdale, Westchester – Get $40 worth of shoes, accessories, and more from Shoebacca for $20. Free ground shipping is included for the continental US.  If you didn’t get this deal two days ago, get it now!

New Orleans – For $19, have your videos transferred to DVDs through The Video Editor. Shipping not included.

Lansing – Nutty Guys is offering a $25 voucher for nuts, dried fruit, candy, and more for $10. Shipping is not included. They have some nice organic options too! Not valid until 1/6/11 at noon. I have been please with my selections from Nutty Guys so far.

Oshawa – Get a $100 credit to use toward Picaboo photo books, cards, and calendars for just $35. Plus, this Groupon can be used toward shipping!

Salem – Urban Cup Cafe Tea Company is offering $25 of tea for just $10. Not valid until 1/8/11.

Philadelphia – Snag a bottle of high-end artisanal olive oil from Olio Taibi for $25, including free shipping.

Houston – Get 15 issues of Food & Wine magazine for $12. US residents only. Must activate by 7/30/11. ($9.95 for six months on Amazon right now)

Thanks, Groupon Girl

If you’re new to Groupon, go HERE to sign up!

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Budget Recipe: Easy Potato Leek Soup

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by Filed Under: Recipe

published date: January 05, 2011
modified datt: January 04,2011

It’s that time of year when soup sounds good just about every night to make us feel warm and cozy.  This one fits the bill and it’s cheap too.  Probably the most expensive thing in this recipe is the optional bacon; but if you are stockpiling, you may already have some in your freezer!  If you don’t have any, it really is optional – perfectly tasty without it.

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 leeks, chopped (can do white part only or all of it – your preference)
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken stock
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup low fat milk
Optional: Crumbled bacon on top when served

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Raise heat to medium-high and add onions and leeks.  Sauté gently until soft.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in stock.
  • Add potatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce to Medium-High until potatoes are fork tender – about 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Puree soup in a blender. Return to pot on low until ready to serve.

Serves 6.

Enjoy!

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Watch Me on the New Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)!

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by Filed Under: Uncategorized

published date: January 02, 2011
modified datt: April 08,2020

I am so thrilled to tell you that the episode of Dr. Phil that Frugal Coupon Living (Ashley) appeared on almost two years ago (March 2nd, 2009) is re-airing on the new Oprah Winfrey Network MONDAY (TOMORROW) MORNING AT 8AM ET!

Many of you have been with me since that show aired and many more have joined since and not seen it.  This show was about cutting your expenses including grocery bill using coupons. I thoroughly enjoyed helping a family learn that it is easier than it may seem.

Check out the schedule to see when and what channel it is on for your service provider.

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