FREE Sample

Click the image to "like" and Facebook and request a free sampleof Sibu Body Cream.  Yay for freebies!

I Made Money At Target

OK I did most of these match ups here.  The Yoplait was FREE from a coupon I got from one of the freebies I post weekly.  For all 12 of those TGI Friday's meals, I paid just $0.99 TOTAL!  That's just pennies per meal.  The Poland Springs was free from a coupon.  Same with the nail polish and Aveeno lotion.  I also had $15 in gift cards from last week to use that I used.

Total value purchased ... $94.54

Paid out of pocket ... $4.35

Percentage saved ... 95%

Earned ... $10 gift card from spending more than $50

Price Chopper Coupon Doublers

Price Chopper released two coupon doublers on their Facebook page this morning.  So head over there, print them out, and double any $1 coupon up to $2!  Friday and Saturday only.

Easy and Inexpensive Gift Ideas

I thought this might be a good time to show y'all some gift ideas that have been big hits in my family over the years.  My biggest challenge is always kids from age 5-16.  I don't seem them enough to know what's cool and not cool and what they have already.  By that age they certainly have big wardrobe opinions.  And in my family, they are nearly all little boys.  A complete mystery to me.

This was a BIG hit!  I picked up lots of funky flavored sodas as well as a bottle koozie and funky straw (pack of 6 just $1 at Dollar General).  Put everything in a colorful bucket from the $1 section at Target.  Added crinkle and wrapped it all up in a big bag.  As always, click the images to see the original explanation posts.

And for the family gift exchange, a little bucket full of nips.  These are fun to make single drinks or to add to a hot bevvy during the 75 months of winter we have ahead of us.

These were other favorites.  What I called Sugar Buckets.  I bought buckets at the Dollar General.  And kiddie snacks and sweets at various stores.  Very inexpensive.  And a HUGE hit with kids.  Parents, perhaps notsomuch.  Ha. 

I love how I wrapped them and actually use this method a lot with oddly shaped gift baskets.  Take a yard of scrap fabric, place the bucket or odd shaped gift in center, and tie with a grosgrain ribbon bow.  Simple as can but but be prepared for everyone to make a big fuss over your amazing gift wrapping skills. 

Oh and last year I made initial towel wraps.  You need to know some basic sewing skills but they were pretty simple and inexpensive.  And I hope pretty useful- bath, pool, beach, etc.  Again, click the images to see better explanations of the gifts.

FREE Full Size TRESemme Split Remedy

The deals today are just rocking my pink socks!  How fun is this one?!  Click the above image to "like" TRESemme on Facebook.  Then click the link to request a FREE full size bottle of Split Remedy.  They ship it right to you.  Here's hoping we all have fabulous hair by the new year!!

Do You Rue?

Are y'all all on Ruelala?  If not, you need to be Rue-ing it up!  I get half the Lilly Pulitzer clothes in my closet from Ruelala at rock bottom prices.  And through today, they are offering new sign ups a $10 credit as a bonus.

Here's how it works.  You have to be "invited."  If you click any of the links or images in this post, it is a direct invite for you.  And they have limited time sales.  The images you see are all on sale today, for example.  They have goods for women, men, children, home, travel, and even local specific sales.  The prices are awesome and they are really great about returns too if you ever need that option.  There is an upcoming Jack Rogers sale for all my fellow preps out there (though I am a tried and true Bonanno fan myself).