Stretching Your Pennies, Saving Your Dollars
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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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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 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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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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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
Serves 6.
Enjoy!
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Get $10 off a Signature Service Oil Change at Jiffy Lube.
Some are reporting this is not up in their zipcode. Look under Automotive to find it.
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Dollar General has the Welch’s Grape Juice on sale for just $2 this week. There is a $1 coupon available bringing it down to $1 in price.
Don’t forget the FREE possible Body Wash too.
Thanks, Passion for Savings
If you do not have a DG location nearby, print for your stores next sale!
Price match with your DG ad at Walmart or Target!
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