September 5th, 2008 by Erica
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Lately I’ve been clipping coupons wherever I can find them. We don’t get many in the mail or paper here, so I’ve done some research and so far, my favorite online place is Coupons.com
I only print the coupons for things I would normally buy so I don’t end up spending money to save money. Sometimes I print a coupon for something I’m not buying this week, but maybe it has an expiration date that is good for a few weeks. I’ll go ahead and print that coupon because it may not be on the site the next week.
This week I was able to save $10 (at WalMart) with just a few coupons! The items I got were all things I needed and already had on my list. Then I went to CVS for diapers because they usually have coupons right on the diaper aisle. Sure enough, I was able to save $1 on the diapers, plus add some points to my card.
I’m just learning the ropes to this coupon stuff and would appreciate any advice!
September 4th, 2008 by Erica
I had a very hard time deciding what to review today! But, seeing as how I hadn’t yet announced my winnings, or thanked the giver of this gadget, I figured I’d go with this one!!
You see, in celebration of the opening of her new blog, A Frugal Housewife (one of my favorites!!!) A Blessed Crazy Life held a little giveaway… and I WON!!! I never win anything, so this came as a HUGE shock to me.
Now I am addicted to my Tupperware Food Processor. I used it a few nights ago to make some very yummy guacamole from a not-so-ripe avocado that I could not mash with a fork. I’ve chopped onions and peppers for several dishes including spaghetti sauce and my Summer Squash recipe.
This gadget is easy to put together and a breeze to clean! It also works flawlessly and is so easy to turn! I think I’ve just about said good-bye to my chopping knife! 
What’s your favorite kitchen gadget? Link up here on Gadget Thursdays and tell us all about it!
September 3rd, 2008 by Erica
It’s another first for me! I’m finally getting around to joining all the fun stuff in the blogworld. hehe
Today’s WFMW is Backwards! That means instead of posting something that works for me I’m supposed to post a dilemma and you comment to tell me what works for you!
My Entrecard Banner
So, my questions are:
1. Do any of you use Entrecard to promote your blog?
(please give me a link so I can “drop” on you!)
2. What is your favorite thing about Entrecard? Have you met new friends, found exciting blogs?
3. Has Entrecard increased your blog traffic?
4. How much time do you allot to campaigning with Entrecard? Do you have a schedule for this?
(once a wk, once a day, etc?)
5. How do you decide who you’ll let advertize? Do you check out each blog first, and then do you allow only relative blogs, or is anything clean ok?
I’d love to hear your stories on this! I’ve just been introduced to Entrecard today!
Look for my card on your favorites sites and “drop” me your card!!!
September 2nd, 2008 by Erica
This is my first entry in the Tackle It Tuesday fun over at 5 Minutes for Mom…
Here’s my tackle: Pulled everything out of the pantry, reorganized, went shopping and refilled.
Before:
After:
Please say it looks more organized!!! LOL It sure feels better when I open it up to look for something!
August 29th, 2008 by Erica
A friend alerted me to Beal’s Labor Day sales… THANK YOU Sarah!!!!
I just spent $55.88. What??? you ask! I thought you got a bargain! Well, take into account this figure my friends: $330.05 is what I would have spent (oh no I wouldn’t have!!!) if I’d paid full price for all my items!
Before I went into the store I decided I wouldn’t buy anything unless it was on the 70% off sale I’d been told about. I was also told some of the 70% off racks also had an additional 33% off so I looked there first.
When I got to the register with my pile of findings I asked the lady about the 15% off coupon I’d seen in their ad but forgotten to bring with me. She asked if I had, or would like to apply for a Beals card. Now, normally I wouldn’t get a store card, but I shop Beals for almost all of Hubby’s shorts, khakis, and polos, so getting the additional 10% off that comes with having a card, plus the 15% off she’d give me there at the counter talked me into it. I only applied. I paid cash for my items. But, I was given the advertized 15% + another 10% off my total!!!
Here’s what I got, regular price first, final sales price paid next:
2 piece semi-formal skirt/jacket set. ($68) - $11.56
Long White Blouse with Black trim and tie. ($36) - $6.11
2 - Dainty Polka-Dotted Blouses. ($28.80 each) - $4.79 each
Dressy White Capris. ($38) - $6.45
White Tunic Dress. - ($48) - $8.15
Dressy Black Shoes. - ($58) - $9.95
I got good, quality clothes for almost thrift store prices! They sure as heck beat WalMart’s prices!!!
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