Got a hot tip from Lurajean C.
Walmart has Kraft dressing for $1.58. Use your $1.50 off coupon from this weeks insert & its only $.08 a bottle!!!!!
This is a semi stockpile item as they only last about 4-6 months. GREAT DONATION ITEM!!! Think outside the salad - marinades, Blue Cheese dips for wings, veggie trays, etc!! ; )
Monday, March 30, 2009
Cutting Corners: FREE vs TRIAL...is either really FREE?
Free vs. Trial…which is really Free?
FREE! FREE! FREE! Every time I see that word it draws me in like a magnet. I can’t help it. I love to save! My motto is, “If it’s FREE, it’s for me!” But I have learned that free sometimes has a price, especially on the internet. I have had many hours stolen trying to get to a FREE deal, only to learn I have been duped. I now know a few warning signs. If a site starts off with a survey, and doesn’t display up front how many questions there are, rest assured it is endless. Worse, at the end of it, you will have to make a purchase or commit to a purchase in order get to the “free” item. Also, you generally have to supply your email address and personal information. And just how do you count the cost of spam? I am very protective of my personal email address since being bombarded with unsolicited spam after attempting to get to a “free” item online. I have since set up several email addresses to use specifically for online inquiries.
But it is not just on the internet. I have been bamboozled by TV and print as well. An infomercial that offered FREE computer training almost turned out to be a very expensive deal. They promised FREE training if I just paid the shipping and handling with my credit card. Luckily, when the package arrived, I read the paperwork inside before actually opening the software. It stated that if I was completely satisfied with the product, I would automatically be billed $79.99. I immediately called them and shipped it back before I was charged.
Another trap is the “Satisfaction Guaranteed” gimmick. I ordered exercise equipment, off a TV commercial, stating I had a 30 day free trial period, and my satisfaction was guaranteed. I assumed this meant the company was not going to bill my credit card for a full 30 days after I received the equipment to allow me to use it to be sure I was satisfied. The problem with this FREE TRIAL, however, was that the 30 day trial period started when I ordered the product, not when I received it. The commercial stated delivery would be 4-6 weeks. How convenient! I wouldn’t even have the equipment to test before I was billed. Luckily, I was able to call them and they advised to simply reject the item at the post office and they would not bill my credit card. Whew!
Lastly, I have found many store circulars to be confusing and borderline on misleading. Some display an item cost in the form of a mathematical equation. For example, item is regular $.99 - $.49 sale condition = $.50 total cost. The “sale condition” is that you must purchase 10 of that item in order to get the $.49 off each one, which is basically $5 off your order. I was not the only one confused by this. Several of my acquaintances were also a little unclear. You may have also seen this one - $2.99 sale price - $1 register reward = It’s like paying $1.99. The $1 is a coupon that will print on your receipt after you have made the purchase at full price. You can use this $1 off coupon the next time you visit toward any store purchase, making it “like” getting the $2.99 item for $1.99.
Don’t be taken. Read carefully and thoroughly. Ask customer service for details. But if you are at all unclear – don’t buy!
So in conclusion, neither FREE nor FREE Trial may actually be free. The old saying may be true - nothing in life is free.
This column is provided by Tara Roark. Tara conducts Coupon Boot Camps training others to save hundreds on their groceries, shopping, dining and entertainment through couponing. To contact, please visit her on the web at http://www.couponbootcamp.webs.com/.
FREE! FREE! FREE! Every time I see that word it draws me in like a magnet. I can’t help it. I love to save! My motto is, “If it’s FREE, it’s for me!” But I have learned that free sometimes has a price, especially on the internet. I have had many hours stolen trying to get to a FREE deal, only to learn I have been duped. I now know a few warning signs. If a site starts off with a survey, and doesn’t display up front how many questions there are, rest assured it is endless. Worse, at the end of it, you will have to make a purchase or commit to a purchase in order get to the “free” item. Also, you generally have to supply your email address and personal information. And just how do you count the cost of spam? I am very protective of my personal email address since being bombarded with unsolicited spam after attempting to get to a “free” item online. I have since set up several email addresses to use specifically for online inquiries.
But it is not just on the internet. I have been bamboozled by TV and print as well. An infomercial that offered FREE computer training almost turned out to be a very expensive deal. They promised FREE training if I just paid the shipping and handling with my credit card. Luckily, when the package arrived, I read the paperwork inside before actually opening the software. It stated that if I was completely satisfied with the product, I would automatically be billed $79.99. I immediately called them and shipped it back before I was charged.
Another trap is the “Satisfaction Guaranteed” gimmick. I ordered exercise equipment, off a TV commercial, stating I had a 30 day free trial period, and my satisfaction was guaranteed. I assumed this meant the company was not going to bill my credit card for a full 30 days after I received the equipment to allow me to use it to be sure I was satisfied. The problem with this FREE TRIAL, however, was that the 30 day trial period started when I ordered the product, not when I received it. The commercial stated delivery would be 4-6 weeks. How convenient! I wouldn’t even have the equipment to test before I was billed. Luckily, I was able to call them and they advised to simply reject the item at the post office and they would not bill my credit card. Whew!
Lastly, I have found many store circulars to be confusing and borderline on misleading. Some display an item cost in the form of a mathematical equation. For example, item is regular $.99 - $.49 sale condition = $.50 total cost. The “sale condition” is that you must purchase 10 of that item in order to get the $.49 off each one, which is basically $5 off your order. I was not the only one confused by this. Several of my acquaintances were also a little unclear. You may have also seen this one - $2.99 sale price - $1 register reward = It’s like paying $1.99. The $1 is a coupon that will print on your receipt after you have made the purchase at full price. You can use this $1 off coupon the next time you visit toward any store purchase, making it “like” getting the $2.99 item for $1.99.
Don’t be taken. Read carefully and thoroughly. Ask customer service for details. But if you are at all unclear – don’t buy!
So in conclusion, neither FREE nor FREE Trial may actually be free. The old saying may be true - nothing in life is free.
This column is provided by Tara Roark. Tara conducts Coupon Boot Camps training others to save hundreds on their groceries, shopping, dining and entertainment through couponing. To contact, please visit her on the web at http://www.couponbootcamp.webs.com/.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Possible Channel 12 interview!!
Praise the Lord! I emailed the morning crew on Channel 12 Friday and Bob Herzog emailed me back requesting a press release so he could pass along to the Saturday producer!
Please pray they will interview me as I am booking the Crowne Plaza and want to fill it!! THANKS!!!
Please pray they will interview me as I am booking the Crowne Plaza and want to fill it!! THANKS!!!
Testimonial!!
I love it!! Had to share with you all...
Tara,
just got back from CVS, I was so excited, had to share my savings with you.........
here's what I got:
1 8pack Scott Paper Towels 5.49
11 Secret Flawless Invisible Solid Deoderants 2.49
2 Rimmel Eye Liners 3.99
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40.86 pre.tax
now for my savings.....
1.00 q scott paper towels
2.00 q secret flawless deod. (1)
1.00 q secret deod (10)
1.00 q rimmell product (1)
3.99 in store special on Rimmell b1g1 free
2.00 ECB
2.00 ECB
4.00 ECB
5.00 ECB
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30.99 TOTAL SAVINGS!!!
I ended up with an out of pocket expense of 9.87 before taxes!!! This is so much fun.!!
Hope you had a great weekend....
Becky =)
Tara,
just got back from CVS, I was so excited, had to share my savings with you.........
here's what I got:
1 8pack Scott Paper Towels 5.49
11 Secret Flawless Invisible Solid Deoderants 2.49
2 Rimmel Eye Liners 3.99
---------
40.86 pre.tax
now for my savings.....
1.00 q scott paper towels
2.00 q secret flawless deod. (1)
1.00 q secret deod (10)
1.00 q rimmell product (1)
3.99 in store special on Rimmell b1g1 free
2.00 ECB
2.00 ECB
4.00 ECB
5.00 ECB
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30.99 TOTAL SAVINGS!!!
I ended up with an out of pocket expense of 9.87 before taxes!!! This is so much fun.!!
Hope you had a great weekend....
Becky =)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Help me Get on the Rachel Ray Show!!
Tell Rachel Ray, she should have me on her show!! Go to her website http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show-info/be-on-the-show/form/?PlugID=719 and tell her how I created Coupon Boot Camp's and Cutting Corners column and that I would make a great show of how a creative, ambitious, small town mom is destined to be the Mary Kay of Savings!!
WNEWJ Generations Discount Deal
The clock starts @ 8 am! Get a $25 gift certificate for $15. There are only 25 available!! You must go to http://www.wnewsj.com/, click on the Discount Deal button to the right. Then click on the big banner (see below) to fill out a form to order!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Super Super Day!!
Started my morning off, speaking to a few students at Laurel Oaks, my alma mater. Just sharing with them that if they have a dream of starting their own business that they should just GO FOR IT and never give up!! I shared my TV interviews and talked about my attitude during school. I could tell by the looks of some of them that they were there just to get out of class to hang out with with their friends. There were 3 though that when asked if they wanted to start their own business raised their hands. One boy wants to open a restaurant, I encouraged him to try it and be sure to invite me to his grand opening! You could tell by the look on his face that my believing in him was just the boost he needed.
I had invited my senior class teacher, Mrs. Hribar Creed and she attended. She was so encouraging and excited to see what I had created. Also my English teacher, Miss Walker, from Laurel Oaks was there. She totally looked the same except that she has lost weight. She had the same bubbly personality and warm smile!!
I was SO excited too to see Mrs. Hale there. I had her for English one year at East Clinton and LOVED her!! She was one of my most favorite teachers. I remember baking her a cake on her last day to let her know she would be missed! For those of you in this area, she is the wife of the late beloved Dr. Hale.
It was a fun time! I am thinking of talking with the school about offereing an Entrepreneurship class again. I am even willing to teach it!! ; )
But the day just got better from there. My teacher, Mrs. Creed, dropped a bombshell on me after the presentation. She asked me about my father, whom I didn't know. My mother never shared with anyone who his true identy was before she passed away in a car accident when I was only 1 1/2 yrs old. Everyone assumed it was the guy she married but the marriage didn't work out. But Mrs. Creed told me that her husband is certain he knows the man who is my father!! I am going to email her today and see if I can arrange a meeting with her husband to get the 411. It is amazing to think I may have a father living close. The other man I have always thought was my father also died in a car accident when I was 16 but I had never met him.
Then if the day couldn't get any better. I packed the kids up and ventured over to Super Kmart in Hillsboro to grab some steals from their Super Double Coupon Sale!! Got some great stock to give away at my Boot Camps!! Was a little disappointed that some of their shelves were bare on things I wanted. They don't restock well but hopefully when I return on Thursday they will have restocked.
Thanks for reading!!
I had invited my senior class teacher, Mrs. Hribar Creed and she attended. She was so encouraging and excited to see what I had created. Also my English teacher, Miss Walker, from Laurel Oaks was there. She totally looked the same except that she has lost weight. She had the same bubbly personality and warm smile!!
I was SO excited too to see Mrs. Hale there. I had her for English one year at East Clinton and LOVED her!! She was one of my most favorite teachers. I remember baking her a cake on her last day to let her know she would be missed! For those of you in this area, she is the wife of the late beloved Dr. Hale.
It was a fun time! I am thinking of talking with the school about offereing an Entrepreneurship class again. I am even willing to teach it!! ; )
But the day just got better from there. My teacher, Mrs. Creed, dropped a bombshell on me after the presentation. She asked me about my father, whom I didn't know. My mother never shared with anyone who his true identy was before she passed away in a car accident when I was only 1 1/2 yrs old. Everyone assumed it was the guy she married but the marriage didn't work out. But Mrs. Creed told me that her husband is certain he knows the man who is my father!! I am going to email her today and see if I can arrange a meeting with her husband to get the 411. It is amazing to think I may have a father living close. The other man I have always thought was my father also died in a car accident when I was 16 but I had never met him.
Then if the day couldn't get any better. I packed the kids up and ventured over to Super Kmart in Hillsboro to grab some steals from their Super Double Coupon Sale!! Got some great stock to give away at my Boot Camps!! Was a little disappointed that some of their shelves were bare on things I wanted. They don't restock well but hopefully when I return on Thursday they will have restocked.
Thanks for reading!!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Rachel Ray and Beyond Goal!
Ok all, my next goal is to get on the Rachel Ray show or another national TV show! I just emailed Ray my show idea. Its about moms like myself who are CREATING their own businesses while juggling mommy/wife/neighbor duties.
Pray for me!! Will keep you posted!
Pray for me!! Will keep you posted!
Target Deals
Thanks to Amy F for these Target deals @ the new Target on 48!
You probably already know this, but there's a new Target store in S. Lebanon (on 48 off of I71). They are running some great Grand Opening deals like:
Kraft Mac & Cheese for 37 cents
Prego or Ragu (I forget which brand) for 99 cents
24 pack of water (Target brand
$2Dole 4 pack of fruit for $1.25 (+ I had a coupon for $1.00 off two)
Peppridge Farm gold fish $1
Stauffers lasagna $3.49 (+ I had a $1.00 off coupon)
cans of corn 32 cents
baked lays - $1.75 per bag (I had $1.00 off coupon if you buy 2)
cheese-its - $1.75/box
8 pk of bounty paper towels 6.99 (i had 1.00 off coupon so it was only 5.99)
California kitchen frozen pizza 3.49 ( I had a $1.00 off coupon so it was $2.49)
Quaker brand granola bars - 1.25 for box of 10
They had some cereal deals too but i forgot to walk down that aisle - had the kids with me.there was a lot more stuff but those are the things i can remember that i bought.
another good deal i saw this week is Walgreens has a coupon in their flyer for kleenex 89 cents per box.
I try to find deals all over the place, but i'm not as savvy as you LOL! Times are tough so i'm trying to cut corners where I can!Talk to you soon,Amy
You probably already know this, but there's a new Target store in S. Lebanon (on 48 off of I71). They are running some great Grand Opening deals like:
Kraft Mac & Cheese for 37 cents
Prego or Ragu (I forget which brand) for 99 cents
24 pack of water (Target brand
$2Dole 4 pack of fruit for $1.25 (+ I had a coupon for $1.00 off two)
Peppridge Farm gold fish $1
Stauffers lasagna $3.49 (+ I had a $1.00 off coupon)
cans of corn 32 cents
baked lays - $1.75 per bag (I had $1.00 off coupon if you buy 2)
cheese-its - $1.75/box
8 pk of bounty paper towels 6.99 (i had 1.00 off coupon so it was only 5.99)
California kitchen frozen pizza 3.49 ( I had a $1.00 off coupon so it was $2.49)
Quaker brand granola bars - 1.25 for box of 10
They had some cereal deals too but i forgot to walk down that aisle - had the kids with me.there was a lot more stuff but those are the things i can remember that i bought.
another good deal i saw this week is Walgreens has a coupon in their flyer for kleenex 89 cents per box.
I try to find deals all over the place, but i'm not as savvy as you LOL! Times are tough so i'm trying to cut corners where I can!Talk to you soon,Amy
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Mattress Sale @ Wilmington High School
Wilmington Band Club
Mattress Sale Fundraiser!!
Support the Wilmington Band Club Saturday, March 21st only. Name brand (Simmons, Southerland and Spring Air) mattress sets 30% - 60% off retail. Top quality mattress sets with full manufacturer warranties. All sizes, price ranges and delivery available. Floor models will be on display at Wilmington High School from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Proceeds directly benefit the Wilmington Band Club
$50 off purchase of $500 with this e-mail
Referred By: _____Jacki Osborn____
Please help support the Wilmington Band Club and pass this e-mail flyer to everyone possible. This is a really convenient way to purchase a new mattress set for those who are looking!!
For additional information please contact Debbie Harbin of Ultimate Fundraising Solutions at dharbin65@yahoo.com
Mattress Sale Fundraiser!!
Support the Wilmington Band Club Saturday, March 21st only. Name brand (Simmons, Southerland and Spring Air) mattress sets 30% - 60% off retail. Top quality mattress sets with full manufacturer warranties. All sizes, price ranges and delivery available. Floor models will be on display at Wilmington High School from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Proceeds directly benefit the Wilmington Band Club
$50 off purchase of $500 with this e-mail
Referred By: _____Jacki Osborn____
Please help support the Wilmington Band Club and pass this e-mail flyer to everyone possible. This is a really convenient way to purchase a new mattress set for those who are looking!!
For additional information please contact Debbie Harbin of Ultimate Fundraising Solutions at dharbin65@yahoo.com
Super cool tip to share thanks to Becky R!! She actually did this so it does work. You can go to www.shortcuts.com register your Kroger card and add coupons to your card. The coupon will automatically redeem when you check out at the store AND you can also use a paper manufacturers coupon at the same time!! You can stack!! I am going to try the Huggies this week and will let you know if I had the same luck!! THANKS BECK!!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Today is a big day! I have my first Home Boot Camp! I am working on a plan to train trainers to create a great new home based business! I am having SO much fun teaching others how to save and LOVE when people stop me, like yesterday at church, to say they are "saving mad cash!" And I want others who share that passion to have the opportunity to help other families through teaching them how to save hundreds on their everyday shopping.
Please say a little prayer for safety as I travel, peace for my hubby (he is keeping both kids) and courage. THANKS!!!
Please say a little prayer for safety as I travel, peace for my hubby (he is keeping both kids) and courage. THANKS!!!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Oh MAN!! Did I clean house @ Kroger yesterday! I truly made 3 different trips inside 2 different Krogers to stock up on AMAZING deals!! I had also gone to Super Kmart in Hillsboro for their Super Double Coupon Sale and got some unbelievable deals!! And CVS has HUGGIES DIAPERS FOR $9.88 - and you can print 2 copies of the $3 and $5 off at http://www.replum.com/. The back of my Mariner was literally filled to the top of the back seats and I only spent a grand total of $200!! I still have to figure up my actual savings. I should have taken a picture of the back of my car. It was quite comical! But as you know I give most of this away in my Coupon Boot Camps!
Here are the highlights:
I am starting with Kroger because their sale is good until Monday, so check your binders and grab these great deals. And the Kroger in Wilmington has GREAT stock this week - I am SOO proud of them!!!
Here are the highlights:
I am starting with Kroger because their sale is good until Monday, so check your binders and grab these great deals. And the Kroger in Wilmington has GREAT stock this week - I am SOO proud of them!!!
- Kellogg's cereals $.99 a box: Frosted Mini Wheats-all varieties including Lil Mini's, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Sugar Smacks, Froot Loops and more!!
- Colgate (not the small size) Cinnamon, Mint, Tartar Control varieties for FREE!!!
- Colgate toothbrushes for FREE!!!
- Quaker Rice Cakes for FREE!!
- Purex laundry detergent for $1.79 a bottle!!!
- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks for $.99 a box!!
- Dial hand soap $.18 a bottle!
- Tyson Chicken Nuggets $3.99 a bag!!
- Chex Mix $.99 a bag!
- Buy One Get One Free Fish Oil - total for 2 bottles $9.49!!
- Kroger bread wheat $.99 a loaf & white $.88
- Hungry Man TV dinners $1.49 each!!! YUM!! I love the chicken breast ones!!
Here is the CVS deal:
- FREE Zone nutrition bars - they are 10/$10 and I had $1 off coupons
- Huggies diapers $1.30
If you haven't taken my Coupon Boot Camp yet, I teach how to do the above. www.shop.couponbootcamp.com.
Now for the KMart deals! These are the ones I didn't get last time. The first one is the one I am MOST excited about!!
- Diet Coke 12 pack $1!! They have a 4/$12 sale ($3 each) and I had a $1 off one coupon that doubled to $2!! I also had a buy one Coke Zero AND any Coke 12 packs and get $1 off making the others I bought $2 each!!
- Coffee filters $.99 - can't remember the name brand but these are the expensive #4 cone ones!
- Huggies Bath & Body Products (wash & lotion - great for shower gifts!) $1.33 each!!
- Lysol Disenfecting Wipes $.50 each!!! YES!!
- Pedialyte Singles 4 packs $1.49 each!!!
- Pert Plus - Bonus Size $1.99 each!
- Sure deodorant 2 pack $1.49 each!! LOL
- Hershey's Bliss $1.99 a bag!
- Welch's Squeezable Jelly $.19 bottle! There was only 1 on the shelf : (
Thats all folks!! Yes I did leave some for ya'll!! Especially at Kroger in Wilmington!! They have the Colgate on an end cap against the wall next to the restroom!!
Happy Clipping!!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Check out my front page interview and new weekly column in the Wilmington News Journal!!
http://online.wnewsj.com/index1.php
http://online.wnewsj.com/index1.php
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Had to add these great deals from my students!!
From Missy G. ...if anyone buys Coke products, CVS is offering 4/13.00 but you get 3.00 in reward dollars back and Community Markets is offering a 1.00 off coupon on the last page of their ad that for Coke products, that CVS will accept because it is a manufacturers coupon. Total savings=4.00, total cost $9.00 for 4 12pks!!!!
From Becky R....hey Tara, just got back from Kmart. Thought the place would be swamped. not the case, then I figured out why.... they are really high on a lot of things, you really have to know your prices and shop smart. some of the good deals I found:................
lysol wipes 2.79 (1.00 m/c) oop .79/each
suave shamp 1.79 (1.00 m/c on 2) oop .79/each (note: there were some suaves that were 1.10, but the shelves were bare)
lysol spray 5.29 (2.00 m/c) oop 1.29/each
triscuits 2/5.00 (2.00 m/c on 2) oop .50/each
Excederin Extra strength 4.49 (2.00 m/c) ****note... this was for the 24 ct, shelf empty, asked clerk and she couldn't find any more stock.... so... I didn't get any!! bummer!!
Also, I was looking for the Pringles Mini's, they don't carry them. They only have the stix. They were $3.19.
Cereal there seemed really high. I found the large box of HN Cheerios at Save A Lot in Blan for $3.49
anyway.... hope this helps......have a great day...Beck.
From Missy G. ...if anyone buys Coke products, CVS is offering 4/13.00 but you get 3.00 in reward dollars back and Community Markets is offering a 1.00 off coupon on the last page of their ad that for Coke products, that CVS will accept because it is a manufacturers coupon. Total savings=4.00, total cost $9.00 for 4 12pks!!!!
From Becky R....hey Tara, just got back from Kmart. Thought the place would be swamped. not the case, then I figured out why.... they are really high on a lot of things, you really have to know your prices and shop smart. some of the good deals I found:................
lysol wipes 2.79 (1.00 m/c) oop .79/each
suave shamp 1.79 (1.00 m/c on 2) oop .79/each (note: there were some suaves that were 1.10, but the shelves were bare)
lysol spray 5.29 (2.00 m/c) oop 1.29/each
triscuits 2/5.00 (2.00 m/c on 2) oop .50/each
Excederin Extra strength 4.49 (2.00 m/c) ****note... this was for the 24 ct, shelf empty, asked clerk and she couldn't find any more stock.... so... I didn't get any!! bummer!!
Also, I was looking for the Pringles Mini's, they don't carry them. They only have the stix. They were $3.19.
Cereal there seemed really high. I found the large box of HN Cheerios at Save A Lot in Blan for $3.49
anyway.... hope this helps......have a great day...Beck.
Thanks Mel for being my first reader!!!
Today I made a trip to Hillsboro for Super KMart's Super Double Sale! They are doubling all coupons up to $2. Which means if you have a $2 off coupon it will double to $4; $1.50 to $3 and downward!! Man did I clean house sort of! I only had an hour and a half because I had to be back in town by noon. But I hit the Health & Beauty Aids, Candy Aisle and Cleaning Supplies area and here is what I got!! Their limit is 4 of each item and a total of 75 coupons and no internet coupons will be doubled.
Today I made a trip to Hillsboro for Super KMart's Super Double Sale! They are doubling all coupons up to $2. Which means if you have a $2 off coupon it will double to $4; $1.50 to $3 and downward!! Man did I clean house sort of! I only had an hour and a half because I had to be back in town by noon. But I hit the Health & Beauty Aids, Candy Aisle and Cleaning Supplies area and here is what I got!! Their limit is 4 of each item and a total of 75 coupons and no internet coupons will be doubled.
- Gillette Body Wash $4.49 for $.49 each
- Gillette Shampoo $4.99 for $.99 each
- Venus razor 1 pack $5.99 for $1.99 each
- Venus razor 3 pack $7.49 for $3.49 each
- Visine $5.99 for $1.99 each
- Sucrets $3.99 for $.99
- Bandaid Diego $2.19 for $.19 each!!
- Lysol (big spray can) $5.29 for $1.29 each!
- Hersheys Extra Dark Bar $2.49 for $.49!!!! YUMMY! I have been holding these $1 off coupons waiting for just such a sale!!!
- Dentyne gum Peppermint (2) and Cinnamon (2) 3 packs $2.33 for $.33 each!!! Basically $.11 a pack but wait, I also got
- Dentyne single pack $1.19 for FREE!!!
Like I said, I didn't have alot of time to check out my food and baby coupons but will the end of this week! Will keep you posted!!!
It's been 3 days since my last entry. Boy time flies when you are having fun!! I have been super busy
- trying to get my TV interview videos edited
- researching teleconference options for out of town trainees
- researching videographers for putting my training to video (have to tell you about this professional that responded - www.whiteflowerfilms.com click on his portfolio then click on the individual pictures then the play button on the bottom left to view his incredible video samples!!)
- went to a play date with our church preschool group @ the Wilmington Public Library - AWESOME!!
- helped a neighbor out with computer job searching
- still giving both kids breathing treatments
- had my picture taken for the introductory article for my upcoming weekly column "Cutting Corners" to be published in the Wilmington News Journal www.wnewsj.com - Call them for their super low subscription rates 937-382-2574
- emailed my training manual to the printer for "professionalizing" \
- looked into website changes for me and website options for a friend
- enjoyed the wonderful 70 degree weather with my family (yesterday)
- called my sister in law re: cruise prices
Am sure I did a million other things but I have to clip my coupons and head to KMarts Super Double up to $2 sale!! Will share deals later!!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Super Savings @ Uhl's IGA!!
Sorry I haven't written for a while (not that it matters as no one is reading this yet LOL). But I have some SUPER exciting news! Actually LOTS of it!!
1. I had coffee with a great friend who is starting her own business too and we were able to bounce off new marketing ideas off of each other. One she gave me was the idea of teleconferencing my training!! Yep, its on the plate now!!
2. I got a call from a writer at the Wilmington News Journal. They wanted to interview me to introduce my new column, Cutting Corners, that will begin running weekly!!
3. I got some SUPER great deals @ Uhl's IGA at their Super Double Coupon Sale (they doubled all coupons up to $1). I got $.12 Glade Carpet Cleaner, Kellogg's Cereal for $1.10 a box, $.59 , $.28 Pringles Mini's, $.29 Colgate Plus toothbrushes, $.59 BandAid Barbie, Scooby Doo & SpongeBob bandages, and LOTS MORE!!!
More to come....
1. I had coffee with a great friend who is starting her own business too and we were able to bounce off new marketing ideas off of each other. One she gave me was the idea of teleconferencing my training!! Yep, its on the plate now!!
2. I got a call from a writer at the Wilmington News Journal. They wanted to interview me to introduce my new column, Cutting Corners, that will begin running weekly!!
3. I got some SUPER great deals @ Uhl's IGA at their Super Double Coupon Sale (they doubled all coupons up to $1). I got $.12 Glade Carpet Cleaner, Kellogg's Cereal for $1.10 a box, $.59 , $.28 Pringles Mini's, $.29 Colgate Plus toothbrushes, $.59 BandAid Barbie, Scooby Doo & SpongeBob bandages, and LOTS MORE!!!
More to come....
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Wow! What a day! I don't have time or the energy to lay out a detailed account of my day, like I did yesterday but I will just share a few moments with you:
- 9 am Computer Tutoring class (am praying about how to tell this dear couple that I don't have time to teach them any longer)
- Picked up postcards from printer/will get brochures & business cards tomorrow
- Had a WONDERFUL lunch at Bob Evans with just me and the kids
- Planned a lunch date with a friend who loves BWW as much as I do! Tomorrow is $.50 boneless wings!!
- Took daughter to get a movie rental (Handy Manny)
- Took son to doctor; he has bronchialitis! Will have to do the breathing treatments like my daughter is on for a couple of days! : (
- Spent about an hour in CVS waiting on prescription but I got a $25 gift card out of it and FREE Huggies wipes (72 count)!
- 3:45 apm Finally home: I am exhausted! Forgive me Lord but I am staying home tonight with my family.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
March 3, 2009
Here is a run down of my day so far...
5:30 am - so much for sleeping in!
5:45 am - coffee and shower before the kids get up
6:30 am - Daily Devotion - Time With God
6:45 am - Emails, Facebook, waiting for VistaPrint to open to order marketing materials (love their prices, especially the FREE products!), first child is up
7:30 am - feed children, call former co-worker
8:00 am - created this blog, checking on how many spots are available for my upcoming Coupon Boot Camp
8:30 am - called a local printer (I am SO impatient) and got a GREAT price on my business cards and postcards - Shameless plug Gaskins Printing 937-584-2122
8:45 am - working on postcards in between getting chips, puffs and raisins for 3 year old who needs a different ZooPal bowl for each...baby is now bored, must hold him & type with 1 hand
9:15 am - changing 3/14 Coupon Boot Camp inventory to 0!! Praise the Lord! This training is full!!!
9:30 am - working on postcards; called Lisa for haircut; ordered beautiful handmade hair accessories for my daughter from Loop T Loop Bows!!! These are truly awesome!
9:45 am - rushing to get myself and kids dressed to get out the door for haircut and to pick up DVD of my TV interviews
10:40 am - arrived (late) to hair appt...LOOKS awesome though!! Thanks Lisa Bradly of Lisa's, Wilmington, OH 937-382-7020
11:15 am - on the road...lots of stops. Had to call Verizon to up my minutes (oops! overage)
3:00 pm - arrived home, whew! began finishing touches on postcards; emailed printer
4:00 pm - made phone calls, returned emails. Watching Backyardigans with kids!
4:30 pm - calling Verizon..slow dsl today---uugghh!!
4:58 pm - issue resolved with internet! Great customer service!!!! Just realized my turtle neck has been tucked in ever since my haircut & my friends @ former employment I visited earlier didn't even tell me - Thanks everyone! ; )
5:01 pm - found more emails on my server...lots to reply to.
6:00 pm - hubby home
6:45 pm - off to a friend who's husband is facing job loss with the departure of DHL to help him with resume issues. Our community needs your prayers and support!
8:00 pm - Got a call from our pastors wife - she just got $221 worth of groceries for $68!! She had attended my Coupon Boot Camp last Saturday!! WOO HOO!
8:15 pm - arrived home to crying baby and exhausted hubby.
8:30 pm - one last check of emails, etc.
9:30 pm - off to bed!!!
5:30 am - so much for sleeping in!
5:45 am - coffee and shower before the kids get up
6:30 am - Daily Devotion - Time With God
6:45 am - Emails, Facebook, waiting for VistaPrint to open to order marketing materials (love their prices, especially the FREE products!), first child is up
7:30 am - feed children, call former co-worker
8:00 am - created this blog, checking on how many spots are available for my upcoming Coupon Boot Camp
8:30 am - called a local printer (I am SO impatient) and got a GREAT price on my business cards and postcards - Shameless plug Gaskins Printing 937-584-2122
8:45 am - working on postcards in between getting chips, puffs and raisins for 3 year old who needs a different ZooPal bowl for each...baby is now bored, must hold him & type with 1 hand
9:15 am - changing 3/14 Coupon Boot Camp inventory to 0!! Praise the Lord! This training is full!!!
9:30 am - working on postcards; called Lisa for haircut; ordered beautiful handmade hair accessories for my daughter from Loop T Loop Bows!!! These are truly awesome!
9:45 am - rushing to get myself and kids dressed to get out the door for haircut and to pick up DVD of my TV interviews
10:40 am - arrived (late) to hair appt...LOOKS awesome though!! Thanks Lisa Bradly of Lisa's, Wilmington, OH 937-382-7020
11:15 am - on the road...lots of stops. Had to call Verizon to up my minutes (oops! overage)
3:00 pm - arrived home, whew! began finishing touches on postcards; emailed printer
4:00 pm - made phone calls, returned emails. Watching Backyardigans with kids!
4:30 pm - calling Verizon..slow dsl today---uugghh!!
4:58 pm - issue resolved with internet! Great customer service!!!! Just realized my turtle neck has been tucked in ever since my haircut & my friends @ former employment I visited earlier didn't even tell me - Thanks everyone! ; )
5:01 pm - found more emails on my server...lots to reply to.
6:00 pm - hubby home
6:45 pm - off to a friend who's husband is facing job loss with the departure of DHL to help him with resume issues. Our community needs your prayers and support!
8:00 pm - Got a call from our pastors wife - she just got $221 worth of groceries for $68!! She had attended my Coupon Boot Camp last Saturday!! WOO HOO!
8:15 pm - arrived home to crying baby and exhausted hubby.
8:30 pm - one last check of emails, etc.
9:30 pm - off to bed!!!
Welcome!
Welcome! I am starting a new business. A training course I created myself called Coupon Boot Camps. I have been featured on 2 TV stations and popularity is growing so as I journery through this exciting process I thought other Mom's might gain inspiration and empathy for their adventures!! I have a wonderful husband who has a great career and Ph.D. (almost), 2 children under the age of 3 and a stepson almost 18 and so this business has to be done around them. This creates challenges and simple pleasures that I thought others may find amusing! So ... here goes!!
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