tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45287294266966458212011-11-27T19:10:49.280-05:00Finding ways to SAVE instead of SPEND. Stay-at-home Frugal Mom discusses: Saving money, recipes, coupons, decorating your house, feeding and clothing your family for less.Candacenoreply@blogger.comBlogger851100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-18113130379861221282009-04-23T23:35:00.002-04:002009-04-23T23:38:36.387-04:00

I hope that everyone will join me over at Frugal Indy. I will not be maintaining The Savings Swap and plan to remove it soon, so join me here. There is plenty for everyone - even if you are not a Hoosier!If you have any questions, you can contact me at Frugalindy@gmail.com

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Join me over at Frugal Indy for the January Stay-at-Home Challenge.

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Have you stopped by my new blog "Frugal Indy"?  You may have noticed the posts have been scarce around here.  Stop on over and say Hi.  You will find the same type of posts we had here with an added interest in the free and frugal happenings in Indianapolis, IN.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-45752749325271564182008-12-02T07:21:00.002-05:002008-12-02T07:24:07.348-05:00

Turkey Noodle Soup is a tradition at our home.  We always look forward to this post- Thanksgiving treat!Please visit Frugal Indy later today when I will be showing you step by step how to make some of this yummy soup for your family.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-74389638267913760252008-11-20T11:07:00.001-05:002008-11-20T11:08:32.268-05:00

Check out how you can get some of you Christmas Shopping back!  Read my post here.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-54247150400232576292008-11-16T01:32:00.001-05:002008-11-16T01:34:04.497-05:00

Check out my spending and savings at Frugal Indy.  I saved $254 this week!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-52853276970977688382008-11-14T07:52:00.001-05:002008-11-14T07:54:14.875-05:00

Yea!  Walgreens has released a $5 off $20 coupon for  Fri & Sat.  Read more and get the link here.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-77653920591263389142008-11-13T21:28:00.001-05:002008-11-13T21:29:30.068-05:00

You can see what I got at Kmart for $14.  The total before coupons was $85.Go to my new blog Frugal Indy.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-53109006854499188222008-11-11T08:59:00.002-05:002008-11-11T09:02:13.805-05:00

Happy Veteran's Day!Stop by Frugal Indy today and read about a free postcard you can send to a soldier.  It's easy and quick!  

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-84458313914027907652008-11-08T20:49:00.001-05:002008-11-08T20:51:16.808-05:00

Check out my  Super Savings Saturday Shopping on my new blog Frugal Indy!  Check it out here!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-47337324379581652592008-11-07T00:34:00.002-05:002008-11-07T00:36:46.450-05:00

Please come and visit my new blog Frugal Indy.  I would love to have you stop by and take a look.  It is still in the beginning stage but stop on by!  

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-57404175403817512782008-11-04T00:31:00.001-05:002008-11-04T00:33:13.059-05:00

You can read here about the Free First Thursday nights at The Children's Museum of Indiana.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-12285715929623546172008-10-21T07:00:00.000-04:002008-10-21T06:54:51.401-04:00

I've had several motivations along the way, for living frugally and especially concentrating on being a thrifty shopper. When Ron and I first married, we were very blessed to be able to purchase a nice old fixer-upper home - we joke that it was like the house on "It's a Wonderful Life". That house took quite a bit of my time (and everyone else in my family's too!) and I wanted to stay home and

Candacenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-11515741642455189032008-10-08T09:15:00.006-04:002008-10-08T09:31:35.037-04:00

Do you ever need a break? I've decided that I will take a few weeks off from coupon shopping - unless I see some great deal on yogurt! (We use a lot of that!)That is one of the great things about "Stockpile Shopping" - you have a stockpile! So I plan to use it for the next few weeks and just make an occasional trip to Aldi's for the bare essentials. I LOVE October - is that weird? It's one of my

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-49296118875082648182008-10-06T07:45:00.001-04:002008-10-06T07:51:44.889-04:00

This was originally posted on 5/5/08. I thought with all the talk about money in the news this would be a good time to revisit this series.I am starting a series today on "Becoming a Thrifty Shopper". I plan to talk about the motivation behind this goal, how to start, couponing, Internet resources and some of my favorite stores.Motivation - Getting in touch with my Frugal Side.It seems to me like

Candacenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-6566999567699371332008-09-25T10:05:00.010-04:002008-09-25T11:55:23.842-04:00

Here is a great FREE activity for this weekend!Smithsonian Magazine is advertising a "Free Museum Day". It is THIS SATURDAY - September 27, 2008! That's not much time to plan - but it's worth checking out!"Enjoy free general admission for you and a guest to hundreds of museums and cultural venues nationwide."You can print a pass here that will get you and a guest into one of hundreds of museums

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-90240418191620945192008-09-03T09:11:00.004-04:002008-09-03T09:24:00.594-04:00

So here is my Very Yummy breakfast I made with my almost free stuff!The Eggos are from Meijer - on sale + coupon for less than .75 a box. The Yoplus yogurt has had tons of coupons and printables out there - I can usually get it for around $1.00 a 4-pack. Here is a coupon link.The peaches were given to me by a church family that has peach trees!And on top is a sprinkling of Honey Bunches of O's "

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-27610244117529247502008-08-08T10:23:00.012-04:002008-08-08T10:44:42.580-04:00

To those of you who come to The Savings Swap on a regular basis, you have noticed I have been very negligent at my blogging lately!So what have I been up to? Well, as you can see here I went bowling! Okay, that was just one afternoon! But, I have had my parents in visiting from out of town for 10 days.Last week we expanded our "Fun Day" and included Grandpa and Grandma. Little Z earned enough

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-33335600445814216612008-07-28T08:11:00.006-04:002008-07-28T08:25:17.280-04:00

WAIT - don't throw out your Sunday papers yet. In this week's USA Weekend insert there were some really good coupons. 2 of my 4 papers had $11.00 in coupons, including $1.00 off Listerine and J &J Baby - which are an ECB deal at CVS this week. I plan to go and get 5 Listerine.Here is my deal:Buy 5 Listerine @ $4.00 ea (= $20.00)Use $3/15 (My store should still accept this although expired)Use 2 -

Candacenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-67462366220367106152008-07-24T09:40:00.009-04:002008-07-24T09:58:17.332-04:00

Anyone that knows me already is quite aware of this fact! I love LOVE - Chick-fil-a! We have been there twice this month. Once for the "Dress like a Cow" free chicken day and again the other day for Kid's night and it was also Customer Appreciation Week.Here are a few fun pictures from our Chick-fil-a trips!Now - to make it even more tempting to stop for some chicken, our local Chick-fil-a has

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-39020385202508295282008-07-23T09:45:00.003-04:002008-12-21T23:06:29.901-05:00

Here is a super easy and good way to use that Tilapia Fish from Meijer! The croutons are so much better than bread crumbs - you'll never use them again!Easy Breaded Fish3/4 cup crushed croutons ( I put them through the food processor for a few seconds)1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese2 tsp dried parsley flakes1 egg1 Tbs water1 Tbs lemon juice (I've left this out when I don't have any and it's been

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-43679423219074287342008-07-23T09:37:00.006-04:002008-07-23T12:38:04.670-04:00

Our sales change on Thursday, so today is the last day to pick up the Tilapia fish deal at Meijer. It is really a great deal. You buy 2 and get 2 free - also add 4 $2.00 off coupons from the Meijer Meal Box for a grand total of $4.00 for 4- 1 lb bags of individually frozen fish fillets. We love Tilapia it is a great fish to bake. If your ads change on Sunday the deal might be past for you so

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-83222363964946938642008-07-21T09:37:00.014-04:002008-07-21T10:22:09.450-04:00

Here it is again another Monday morning! It seems like we always deal with the "Monday Morning Messies".After the weekend it is time for a quick clean-up of the house. I like to clean up the Kitchen, make beds, straighten the rooms etc. before I do anything else.I really have a hard time thinking when there's too much mess in my house - it's like noise to me. I think that I must have ADDD (

Candacenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-12706489732185530392008-07-17T12:22:00.006-04:002008-07-17T14:39:01.458-04:00

Have you gotten your $40.00 TV Converter Box Coupon yet? If you do not have cable or satellite you will need this to receive TV signals next year. We do not have cable TV. We never got cable after we married and so we don't miss it too much. We figure that we are saving about $500.00 a year by not having cable and that's a grand total of $6000.00 over the 12 years of our marriage. Personally,

Candacenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-34786837499690003142008-07-16T22:17:00.005-04:002008-07-16T22:36:18.678-04:00

If you haven't gotten your share of free Planter's Peanuts, there are a lot of printable coupons out for $3.00 off Planter's Nuts with the purchase of 3 Kraft, Oscar Meyer, or Nabisco items. Freebies 4 Mom has a post here. Money Saving Mom has a post here. Sisterly Savings has a post here.I was able to get 6 cans for very little by buying Kool-Aid packs for my Kraft purchase. I think we are

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-50189621548931433632008-07-12T09:10:00.002-04:002008-07-12T09:17:36.174-04:00

Yea!!! There is a new $3 off $15 coupon out from CVS! Thanks so much to Money Saving Mom for letting us all know!I plan to go today and buy some diapers. The Playskool diapers are on sale for 2/ $19.99. There are coupons here for $2.00 off Playskool diapers. I also received an email for $4.00 off Playskool diapers good this weekend so I hope to work out a good deal!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-30391904901221494802008-07-08T15:22:00.002-04:002008-07-08T15:26:44.594-04:00

Wow! today is Tuesday and I realized I haven't posted since Friday! It's been wild around here. I've been getting ready for our Church's VBS and preparing our home to go up for sale. Since #2 arrived in November we have been feeling the crunch for more space. This is not the best time to sell a house - but it is a great time to buy! If you have any home selling advice, I'd sure love it!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-31238783947383867032008-07-04T22:45:00.007-04:002008-07-06T21:24:25.599-04:00

Have you gotten the $3.00 off Planters Nuts coupons? If not go here and check out Money Saving Mom's post and the coupon links. The coupons are for $3.00 off Planters Nuts if you buy 3 Kraft, Oscar Meijer or Nabisco items.If you have a Meijer you can get an even better deal. If you buy 3 or more Planters Nut products before 7/13/08 you will get a coupon off your next shopping order.Buy 3 get

Candacenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-42264446673893110062008-07-03T16:15:00.000-04:002008-07-03T16:17:45.824-04:00

On Tuesdays you can get $2.00 kids meals all day and if you wear a Joe's Crab Shack T-shirt you get free ice-cream for dessert! The coupon below will expire 7/15/08. We will definitely be making a return trip before then. Hopefully we can combine $2.00 Kids meal, Free Appetizer (from last visits survey), 10% AAA discount and $5/20 coupon for a super cheap and yummy dinner out! (I highly

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-68958825206949789442008-07-03T11:04:00.003-04:002008-07-03T11:18:49.795-04:00

Okay, so yesterday I decided to just take off for the day. When Little Z woke up I told him this was Fun Day and we were going to have a good time. So, we hurried through our chores (making beds, emptying trash, breakfast clean-up etc) and headed out for the day.We started out by heading to the $1.00 movie. If you haven't seen the free and $1.00 kids movies out this Summer read this. We

Candacenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-74868038175239094572008-07-01T08:00:00.004-04:002008-07-03T14:54:55.918-04:00

I have posted about Summer Movies from AMC and Kerasotes. I found 2 more programs.Cinemark's Summer Movie Clubhouseoffers $1.00 movies for kids. • 10 Weeks Of Fun Films For Kids •• A Different Movie Every Week •• Weekday Mornings This Summer •Regal Cinema is offering Free Movies:Here's some information from the Regal website:"When school's out, kids around the country visit selected Regal

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-22655397819050661582008-06-30T22:10:00.010-04:002008-06-30T23:11:29.634-04:00

Here is this week's CVS Shopping trip. I spent $6.83 for $59.87 in items. I made a miscalculation when I was in the store. I moved an item and its coupon to another transaction and did not account for the coupon moving on my worksheet - so I thought I had another $3.00 off coupon for my last transaction. In the end, I spent a few more dollars than I planned but it was still a good night. If you

Candacenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-69008524754019276152008-06-30T12:00:00.000-04:002008-06-30T12:00:03.985-04:00

Finally! Here is a magazine for the guys! My hubby doesn't golf, but my Dad signed up for his free subscription.Click here to sign up for a free year of Golf Digest magazine.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-59769108142028358222008-06-30T07:00:00.001-04:002008-06-30T07:00:07.008-04:00

I found this in my BHG Magazine! It also came with a $2.00 off coupon for the ameal bpTM products.Better Homes & Gardens is giving away this limited-edition tote FREE, while supplies last.*Be among the first 2,000 readers to purchase two or more of these specially selected products at your local Walgreens or on Walgreens.com and get a limited-edition tote FREE from Better Homes & Gardens!Perfect

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-35702975675338818512008-06-29T22:49:00.009-04:002008-06-29T23:28:00.336-04:00

Christian Audio gives you a free Audio book download each month. This month's book is Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. You can check out their website here. Remember that Monday is the last day of the month so get your download now! I did it and it was indeed free and easy! No credit card required. Just enter the code JUN2008 at checkout to get the download version for free.Here is what the

Candacenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-77189184667746226322008-06-29T22:27:00.007-04:002008-06-29T22:48:47.541-04:00

General Mills cereals, fruit snacks or breakfast barsSALE $1.49each when you buy 4*thru Jul 58.7–18.25-oz. selected cereals, 4.5–9-oz. fruit snacks or5–6-ct. breakfast bars.*Sale price 2.49 each if purchased separately. Get $4 off when you buy 4 or more. Savings deducted instantly at checkout. No coupon required. Limit one $4 savings per transaction. No rain checks. See store for details. You

Candacenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-55888542931015378482008-06-29T09:00:00.000-04:002008-06-29T09:00:02.897-04:00

Here is a verse to think on today from:Proverbs 21:5"The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want."I know of several families that have spent large amounts of money on various "Get-Rich-Quick" type schemes, pyramid sales scams and the like. Generally, if you are hasty to become rich you will wind up with nothing. But, if you are diligent,

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-6636956699834909572008-06-28T23:07:00.003-04:002008-06-28T23:13:39.339-04:00

The Enjoy Printable Coupons blog has a brick list of 300 printable coupons. You can see them here.If you haven't check out the Coupons Inc. brick list on my sidebar you can check that out here.A brick list will link you to potential printable coupons. I have found that not all of the coupons on a brick list are always available, but it is a good place to check if you need a specific coupon.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-45387153218399465552008-06-28T22:35:00.006-04:002008-06-28T22:41:37.375-04:00

Get a free subscription to Metropolitan Home here.If you didn't see the free magazines posted earlier this week check here.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-50532682087220539752008-06-28T22:12:00.002-04:002008-06-28T22:14:57.493-04:00

Wal-mart offers several free samples on their website. Check them out here. For more freebies check out the Freebies for Mom blog.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-20599798104567240002008-06-27T14:52:00.003-04:002008-06-27T14:57:09.044-04:00

I was able to print out 4 more Coffee-mate Coupons!! BINGO! I love this stuff - so I'm always glad to get more coupons! If you haven't printed these recently try here. Print once and then hit your back arrow once or twice to print again.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-30981067052044976592008-06-27T07:00:00.003-04:002008-06-27T07:00:04.955-04:00

I love Yo-Plus yogurt, especially the peach. Here is a link to a $1.00 off coupon. You can print it twice. After it prints hit your left arrow once or twice and it will print again. (Thanks, Samantha)

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-80390380551921631512008-06-26T19:54:00.001-04:002008-06-26T19:55:24.142-04:00

If you like freebies, Samantha has quite a few listed today on her blog. You can check them out here.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-10575538708138101742008-06-26T17:05:00.004-04:002008-06-26T23:32:26.472-04:00

Free "Living the Country Life" Magazine!Thanks to Samantha and Money Saving Mom for another free magazine. I will have ton's of reading for the pool this summer!Go here to get this magazine for free. Note: When I signed up for it the receipt said - 3 years (18 magazines) for $0.00 - I like that kind of total!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-179058059073139632008-06-26T16:00:00.002-04:002008-06-26T17:10:41.190-04:00

Get your free "Woman's Day" magazine.Fill in a short survey here about your hair removal items (razors etc). I have found this to be a great program for receiving free magazines!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-10776464513638778222008-06-26T11:55:00.002-04:002008-06-26T11:58:24.049-04:00

Of course - I went to Walgreens just this morning! UGH! Maybe I'll go tomorrow and pick up some of the Free-After-Rebate items I need. But here is a new $5 off $20 coupon for Friday 6/27/08! YEA! You can click on the coupon or here for the link.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-41369392179751004782008-06-26T08:00:00.001-04:002008-06-26T17:11:06.960-04:00

Get your Free "Home" Magazine.Complete a short survey here.I have done several of these surveys from this company and have received the promised magazines for free!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-29637075284057614202008-06-25T16:39:00.022-04:002008-06-25T17:51:07.594-04:00

Quick and Easy Pizza(About $2.00 a Pizza)This is one of my family's favorites and it is so easy and cheap!It's rare that we ever order out for pizza because I can whip this up faster than the delivery man can get here! I try to keep the ingredients on had at all times!Ingredients:1 Package (Wal-Mart) Great Value Pizza Mix (.44 cents a bag!)1/2 cup hot water1-2 T flour (for dusting)1- 8 oz can

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-82104410881847321262008-06-24T08:53:00.005-04:002008-06-24T09:01:08.511-04:00

AMC is doing a $1.00 summer movie special. All admission proceeds* from AMC Summer MovieCamp will benefit Variety – The Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute.Families, schools and organizations alike are invited to see great kids’ movies during AMC Summer MovieCamp. Available at select AMC theatres, this fun-filled program brings you:$1 movies from June 25 – August 6Shows starting at

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-76904322430062426022008-06-24T00:00:00.002-04:002008-06-24T08:50:50.597-04:00

Here is this week's CVS Shopping trip. I did 3 transactions and spent $5.61 OOP for $59.37 of merchandise.Transaction #1------------------------2 Gallon Milk 2.79 ea.2 Listerine Smart Rinse 3.49 ea.1 CVS Plastic Band aids 1.991 CVS Aftershave 2.591 Brut Deodorant Coupons .55 Brut2/1.00 off Smart Rinse2.oo off CVS skincare (Thanks Crystal)14.99 ECB.99 CashReceive 12.97 EBCs (6.98, 1.99, 1.00, 3.00

Candacenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-37271082071161324832008-06-23T11:34:00.004-04:002008-06-23T11:42:24.048-04:00

Sign up here to receive your FREE sample pack complete with a Kotex® Ultra Thin Pad with Wings, Kotex® Lightdays® Pantiliner (individually wrapped), and two Kotex® Security® Tampons.I think this might be a great little emergency pack to keep in your purse or diapper bag!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-61395720294760521412008-06-22T00:14:00.007-04:002008-11-09T16:26:42.431-05:00

Here are a few verses to think on today from Proverbs 22:1 & 7A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches....The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.I hope you will take some time to meditate on these verses today. If you have a favorite verse or a thought you'd like to share, post it below.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-65685842705803883692008-06-20T21:22:00.005-04:002008-06-24T09:02:02.065-04:00

Click on the picture it will take you to a list of participating theatres.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-90334390712329746532008-06-18T21:05:00.006-04:002008-06-18T21:19:16.992-04:00

I'm back from visiting my family. We had a great time and did a lot during our visit. Little Z really liked our time at the New Jersey Shore. We stayed a few blocks off the bay of Cape May.We also spent some time on the Boardwalk in Wildwood. Little Z had a great time riding some of the rides on the pier - thanks to his Auntie!I will be spending the rest of this week with my dad - who drove with

Candacenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-39816154964178645452008-06-12T15:00:00.001-04:002008-06-12T15:00:01.161-04:00

"The Savings Swap - Saving Instead of Spending - Workshop", recently made the front page of the Community Courier of Elverson, Morgantown and Honey Brook, PA. You can read the article and see a picture here. You can see more photos here.You can read my first few posts about "Becoming a Thrifty Shopper" here.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-51354903745773240952008-06-11T15:00:00.007-04:002008-06-11T15:17:44.599-04:00

I’ve been on a bloggy break, I am still out of state visiting family. We are currently at the New Jersey Shore. I do not have any Internet access so I will be posting very few posts this week and may be longer than usually in answering my emails. I thank you for your patience and should be resuming regular posts next week.Here are a few ideas for saving money on your vacation.1. Rent a condo or

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-40259139850560639512008-06-05T21:00:00.001-04:002008-06-05T21:14:38.235-04:00

Dollar General is now doing rebates. You can find out all the information and get a rebate form on their website here. You can save up to $100.00 with 37 mail in rebates available.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-58275652489411678022008-06-05T20:58:00.003-04:002008-06-05T21:09:21.392-04:00

This week I am away visiting my family and will be watching my oldest nephew graduate from high school. I did however, stop at CVS yesterday to pick up the Pampers diaper deal. I also got a few of the monthly items. My OOP was $7.60. Which is a little higher than normal because I did not have my computer to print coupons - if I did I would have purchased a few things differently to lower my OOP.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-21630182195530774412008-06-04T22:16:00.011-04:002008-10-06T08:16:47.681-04:00

A big thanks to everyone who came to the "Savings Swap - Saving Instead of Spending - Workshop". It was fun being able to share what I've learned about frugal shopping. If you'd like to learn more about "Becoming a Thrifty Shopper" read my posts here.Thanks also to the Village Library and to their Librarian Andrea Berstler (she is standing in the second photo) for asking me to speak.If you

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-88732250439766360082008-06-02T10:10:00.003-04:002008-06-02T10:15:04.071-04:00

I may not be posting too much the beginning of this week because I am preparing to hold "The Savings Swap - Saving Instead of Spending - Workshop" on Tuesday. I will do my best to resume regular posting later this week. And will try to include an update on how the workshop goes!If you have any deals that you'd like to share feel free to post below.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-24781283164700708912008-05-31T10:54:00.005-04:002008-05-31T22:20:43.899-04:00

It's great to get money back for something you are going to do anyway. If your child has/had a doctors visit between 1/1/08 & 3/31/09 and you've bought/buy 2 Lysol products, here's $5 for you!Have you gotten your Lysol Reward Yet? Here's how:1. Purchase any TWO (2) different LYSOL® Products between 1/01/08 and 3/31/09. 2. Take your child to a doctor’s office for a check-up between 1/01/08 and 3/

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-42411078962781945792008-05-29T12:00:00.007-04:002008-05-29T12:10:31.800-04:00

Walgreen's has just sent out another coupon. It is for $10 off $30. The coupon is good for Friday 5/30/08.Last time there was a coupon out a friend of mine was told her Walgreen's did not accept printed coupons. She emailed Walgreen's about the situation and received both an apology from the store manager and a $10 gift card.Stores should be accepting these coupons. It does seem that you will

Candacenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-35345057724454050692008-05-29T07:34:00.004-04:002008-05-29T07:47:05.156-04:00

Thank you to Amy from Goo Goo Buy Buy for choosing me as the winner of this absolutely beautiful charm bracelet. I can't wait to wear it! You can check Amy's blog out here. Make sure you watch the video of her little boy dancing to "Snacktime"! here Also, there is a great link to "100 Books Every Child Should Hear Before Kindergarten". Little Z and I will be checking out that list this Summer!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-6940308599282687742008-05-28T09:49:00.004-04:002008-05-29T09:27:14.289-04:00

I will not be cooking for the next 2 Wednesdays because I will be away to see my nephew graduate from high school. I will still be blogging as much as possible but I would love to give you the opportunity to "Cook up the Deals" on our "What's For Dinner Wednesday" post. Just email me with your recipe or post it on your blog this week and send me a link. I will be looking for 2 great frugal and

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-7283422971423989072008-05-28T09:24:00.004-04:002008-05-28T09:48:56.015-04:00

Today is going to be a busy day for us so I'm going to throw something in the crock-pot before we go out for the day. I've found the crock-pot to be a great time and money saver. If I take just 5 minutes before running out on a busy day I come home to a cooked dinner. I know on a day like this the temptation will be to pick-up take out or run to the drive-through because I just won't want to cook

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-1027360971486401332008-05-26T20:24:00.008-04:002008-06-23T20:16:33.963-04:00

Here is my weekly CVS Shopping. This was a fairly good week at CVS, but that was due to the coupons and the $3 off $15 coupon.Here are the transactions that I made. I started the night with 8.69 in ECBs.Transaction #1------------------------2 Sobe Waters (1.00 ea.)2 Revlon Nail Polish (3.99 ea)1 Playskool Diapers (10.99)Coupons$3 off $15$3 off $10 CVS Brand Purchase (from in store scanner)$2.00

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-60610063791214519132008-05-25T21:34:00.006-04:002008-05-25T22:40:59.130-04:00

We decided to stay at home this weekend. We have spent the last several Memorial Days camping (or trying to camp- but that's a long story!)This year with gas prices at 3.99 we decided to just stay home. Instead of going out of town, we made this little fire ring in our back yard.It is made out of 20 curved landscape bricks we bought at Lowe's. I used the $10.00 off $25.00 purchase that you can

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-40219916913280056332008-05-23T19:22:00.004-04:002008-05-23T19:30:58.896-04:00

This is a my receipt from the last time I shopped at CVS.So far this year, I have saved $1067.04 . I am amazed how this has helped our family's budget. I also have a surplus of items that I can gift or donate to others. Thank you CVS!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-36168854090038546492008-05-22T20:49:00.005-04:002008-05-26T21:28:45.344-04:00

This is what I got at CVS tonight for free. Thanks CVS. Because of the ECB program I no longer pay for milk. Since we go through 2-3 gallons each week that gives me about $9.00 back in my $50.00/week grocery & household budget for other things.Actually the only reason I went to CVS tonight was to get the milk. I paid 0 OOP and will receive a 4.69 rebate from Tums also. I love it when they pay you

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-14188043970620341012008-05-22T10:51:00.009-04:002008-05-24T20:23:54.410-04:00

YES! There is a Walgreens $5.00 off $20.00 coupon out there! It is only good Friday May 23, 2008. I am so glad that I have not done my monthly Walgreen's Rebate shopping. I will be working on my deals tonight!Hopefully my last month's rebate will download to my gift card today! It is still "validating".Happy Shopping!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-70249430209536018202008-05-21T12:52:00.012-04:002008-05-23T19:45:23.052-04:00

Today I want to talk about where to start. What is the first step toward reducing your grocery bill? We've discussed motivations and obviously, since you're taking the time to read this - you are motivated to reduce your grocery spending. So- where do you start? ........Coupons! I believe that coupons are the starting place because so much of what I do utilizes coupons. So you need to collect a

Candacenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-81039621663827393632008-05-20T08:12:00.004-04:002008-05-20T08:28:16.985-04:00

I would like to make "What's for Dinner Wednesday" a regular feature here at the Savings Swap. If you would like to post a favorite budget friendly recipe on your blog and link to it in the comments that would be great! Or you can post the recipe in the comments or email it to me at TheSavingsSwap@sbcglobal.net Mac & Cheese with Broccoli & Ham. 4 cups water3/4 lb elbow macaroni (3 cups)1 can (12

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-10521331740530784182008-05-19T22:49:00.009-04:002008-05-20T08:05:11.142-04:00

This is Little Z at the Speedway. In the back and to the left of him you can see Helio Castroneves in the red racing suit.Here's Miss M at the Indianapolis 500 Pole Day Qualifications. She loved all the excitement!It was a great day, beautiful weather, and we were able to spend only $15.00 for the day by using a coupon for 2 for 1 tickets from the newspaper - so $10.00 for the tickets and $5.00

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-52521163870672526942008-05-16T22:00:00.001-04:002008-05-16T22:09:09.141-04:00

I found this gem on : BeCentsAble: Tipster TuesdayHere is a great coupon resource. It is a list of potential coupons and links from Coupons IncCheck it out!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-16285026572833914332008-05-16T11:12:00.007-04:002008-05-16T11:16:07.900-04:00

Pull-Ups is offering a FREEpotty-training DVD.Click on the picture to go to the link.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-43138849777847933552008-05-14T21:30:00.007-04:002008-05-14T21:43:24.437-04:00

Little Z picked the first radishes of the year today. He begged all day to pick some, so although we didn't really need any at dinner I let him pick 2 for fun. He even tried one with a little ranch dressing on it. He said that he liked it - it was "spicy". It is a lot of fun for him to see the things we put in a seeds coming back out as food.

Candacenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-55498316277307271972008-05-14T00:13:00.006-04:002008-05-14T11:25:31.906-04:00

There are new $1.00 Coffee-mate coupons out! Just in time too because I'm on my last bottle of hazelnut! Yum, I love this stuff. Just sign up here. You should be able to print 2 -$1.00 coupons. After the first one prints, click on your back arrow once or twice and it should print again!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-5396650180886602222008-05-13T09:33:00.006-04:002008-05-16T22:00:56.059-04:00

From: From BeCentsAble Yoplait Yogurt CouponPrint $4.00 in Coupons!Note:It only printed 3 for me, but by hitting the back arrow I got it to print again and got 6 total!!!!!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-70381495738588971832008-05-12T22:20:00.018-04:002008-05-26T21:30:29.020-04:00

Over $157 for only $5.24. (click on photo for full view) (And I'm getting a $20.00 rebate!)Tonight I had a great shopping trip at CVS! I am so thankful for the $3 off $15 coupons. They really helped me to get some great deals. I did 7 transactions for a total OOP of 5.24. I started the night with 8.37 in ECB's. Also I did not count what I saved on the Blood Glucose Monitor because I only bought

Candacenoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-84797220854104142762008-05-09T22:38:00.013-04:002008-05-10T07:51:04.209-04:00

Here's my Meijer Shopping for this week. I spent $17.65 for $45.73 in groceries. (click on the picture for a larger view)Apples were the most expensive thing we bought at 4.77 but we love the Meijer apples and have found the bagged apples just aren't the same so it's worth the extra for us.DanActive was a great deal at .25 for each 4pk. They were discounted to 1.25/4pk because the date was 5/15/

Candacenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-16624694799255282262008-05-09T08:35:00.006-04:002008-05-09T23:13:27.542-04:00

Okay, so this morning my husband asks about going to CVS to get me a Mother's Day card(s). But doesn't know how "all that" (ECB's etc) works. So I put together a list for him and he is going at lunch today. We'll see how he makes out - I hope he does well so I can send him again! Here is the list I gave him:3 CVS Brand Liquid Fabric Softeners (3.79 each = 11.37)2-10 packs of Wrigleys gum (b1g1 =

Candacenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-28196554728563017872008-05-06T13:24:00.009-04:002008-05-07T14:07:42.327-04:00

I was really encouraged by Crystal's post to spend more time just being at home. Today we cleaned our coat closet, vacuumed the van and just had some fun on the swing. This is little Miss M's first time out on the swing set - she really enjoyed herself!If you haven't read it yet I recommend reading Crystal's post here:

Candacenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-17551547941033599352008-05-05T15:55:00.007-04:002008-05-14T21:29:42.240-04:00

Here's a fun way to save some cash. Grow your own salad. You don't need a big space. I grew tomatoes in my flower gardens for a few years before I expanded to this little plot off the patio. Little Z and I dream of the day we can plant a big old garden in the country!

Candacenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-77949381426997062672008-05-02T23:24:00.023-04:002008-05-07T09:30:44.048-04:00

Here is what I boughttoday at Meijer!(Click on photo for larger view.)I spent $39.66 for $106.49 in groceries. Meijer has many of their brand items on salePasta (.67) -.50 = .17 boxChocolate chips(1.50) -1.00= .50 bagFrozen Vegetables 16 oz (1.00) -.50= .50 bag (Also 10 for 10, 11th item free)Graham Crackers (1.66) -1.00= .66 boxPotato Chips (1.66) -1.00= .66 bagPasta Sauce(1.00) -.50= .50 jar (

Candacenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528729426696645821.post-22605156153644184222008-05-02T21:49:00.016-04:002008-05-07T09:28:07.105-04:00

Tonight was a great CVS Shopping night. The new May ECB deals are out with some good money makers! I did three transactions and purchased $65.20 of merchandise for 2.57 OOP!!!! Here are my transactions. I forgot to give a coupon on one order so my OOP actually should have been only 1.38. Also, I had several expired CVS brand 3/10 coupons. I had no trouble using them. I actually gave the first one

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