Welcome to the 2010 Blog Party!

I want give a big welcome to all of the new readers and future friends from the 2010 Blog Party over at 5 minutes for Mom! Thanks so much for visiting my site, I hope you find some great deals that help you and your family stay frugal!

To introduce myself, my name is Tracey and I'm mom to 3 sweet little girls, married to one fabulously funny man..and in love with all of them! I began my blog in Jan. 2009 with the challenge to spend only $100 a month on food/household and all our family needs! I just threw a crazy number out there, and it was indeed crazy! I ended up running out of my $1200 yearly budget in June, so I averaged $200 a month, for everything!!! I failed my goal, but succeeded in saving our family A LOT of money! We were spending about 1/3 of what we had spent before and I learned some valuable savings lessons on couponing, setting a budget, cooking from my pantry and so much more! I have continued to challenge our family to be frugal. We now have a $300 monthly budget for all our food, toiletries, household items (like papertowels and cleaners) and other misc. items. It now seems like a HUGE amount of money sometimes! So, come browse my blog, look for a few good deals and party with me by saving some $$$$!! The best way to party in our house! Thanks for coming by, say hello and let me know you were here! I look forward to new bloggy friends! You can check out my HOME Page to scroll through the current coupons, deals, sales, freebies and general fun that I've recently posted.


I will try to keep the deals coming all week for the great Bloggy Party!! So stay tuned!

And guess what? 5 Minutes for Mom is SO awesome, they are giving away prizes to the bloggers that are participating in the party! I've listed the prizes I would like to win, but then, I decided to give a prize away of my OWN! Whoo Hoo! In honor of my Grandmother Jessie, who turns 89 April 15!! Visit my GIVEAWAY HERE!!

The prize I want the MOST is the amazing 3 day 2 night stay from Holiday Inn Main Gate East in Kissimmee, FL (less than 2 miles from Disney World) a value of $250!!! Provided by: Holiday Inn Main Gate and bloggin2noggin!! SWEET!
Also, I'd love to win a $150 shopping spree at A Rocking Horse To Love. Adorable!!! You have seen a rocking horse, but these rockers are awesome!!!
Or, I would love to get my hands on a Razor® Rip Rider™ 360!!! Provided by: Busy Mommy Media! My kids would LOOOOOOVE this!

If not those top three, then numbers 87, 57, 61, 49, 52, 46, or any other great prize from the U.S. continental list would be great! Also/or Intl 14, USC 15, USC 35, USC 39, USC 37, USC 17, USC 3, USC 36, ! Or any prize!! Especially anything that girls ages 7-11 would love as my girls fall in that age range. (And I DO love coffee, the beach and praise music, but not necc. in that order!)

Let's have a great week and keep this party going. Stop on over to 5 minutes for Mom and see what's planned for us!

FREE Mighty Dog @ Petsmart!!

Great news! If you have the SS 3/28 insert (s), you can get FREE Mighty Dog (Purina brand) @ Petsmart!!! I went in today to use my FREE Purina Pro Plan trial size dog or cat food coupons (also from 3/28 SS) and had my mighty dog coupons with me. Well, the price of the cans at Petsmart is only $.60! So, use the $3/5 cans coupon to get your Mighty Dog absolutely FREE!! I used 5 coupons and got 25 free cans! I am saving my coupon good for ONE free can for another day! They also have the Pro Plan trial/sample size packs for $.99 and I used my free coupons (2 with me) to get 2 bags free. I found these in several dog food isles hanging on strip tab displays all along the isle (look for long strips of hanging bags as you go up and down the isles). I also found that the $3/1 Pro Plan coupon is good for ANY size and can be used to score another free sample size bag if you don't want to shell out $13 bucks for a bag of the full size food product. I don't know the store policy on coupon overage, but my cashier rang the coupons up full value, so my $3 coupon gave me $2.01 in overage, and my Mighty Dog coupons would have been the exact amount, but I am a Pet Perks customer (or whatever that is called! Free to sign up!) and when, at the end of the transaction he asked for my px #, it reduced the price of the cans to $.55 each! That was another $.05 per can! AWESOME! Because I also had rabbit food, I did not have a negative balance, so watch for that!! Don't miss out on free food! You may want to look on ebay if you don't have many of the inserts from that week and see if you can get 10 or 20 coupons for $1!! Happy shopping!

FREE Nescafe Samples on Facebook!

Though this deal has been offered previously, it’s still available and you may even be able to request another sample! Just become a fan on their Facebook page and then click on the “Nescafe Samples” tab to request FREE single serve samples of each of their 6 Nescafe Taster’s Choice varieties! Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

**The sample is a limit of one per person and two samples per household, so if someone else in your household has a Facebook account, then they can sign up for this freebie too!

(Thanks, It's Hip to Save!)

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Tropicana Coupon– Back Again!

If you are a fan of orange juice like myself, then you’ll definitely want to sign up for Tropicana Juice rewards (if you haven’t already)! You may have heard about this program previously, but I wanted to go ahead and tell you all about it since they’re offering up yet another awesome reward– valid today ONLY!

From now through November 15, 2010, each specially-marked Tropicana, Tropicana Pure Premium and Trop50 product will include a unique 10-digit code with each code being worth the Juicy Reward Points stated on the package. Earned rewards include discounted admissions to amusement parks, museums, zoos etc.; to explore all of the available rewards in your area, click here.

In order to get started, you must first register at Tropicana by clicking here (you’ll get 1 point just for completing a quick survey!). You can then enter your codes at Tropicana.com or via mobile phone by texting the code to TROPOJ (876765).

After you’re registered, you can redeem a buy one get one FREE Tropicana Trop50 coupon (up to a $4.99 value) for just 1 point– valid today, April 7th ONLY!

To score a point to print this high value coupon, enter code LA73E CL9W4. After doing so, go here and click on the “Redeem Now” button on the lower right hand side. You will then immediately be able to print your coupon. Press your browser back button to print a total of 2 coupons!

Let me know if you come across any in-store deals to use these high value coupons on!

P.S.- I hear Walgreens has it 2/$6.00 with a $1.00 RR this week. Use the BOGO along with the $1.00/1 coupon in the 3/14 RP — pay $2.00/2 with $1.00 back!

(Thanks Hip2Save.com!)

FREE Greeting Card from Fidipidi– 1st 15,000!

Wow! Another great freebie! There is a fun new site called Fidipidi where you can create custom greeting cards to send to family and friends! So, the first 15,000 to respond to this offer here will score a FREE custom designed greeting card! Just become a fan on their Facebook page, click on the “Make a Card” tab, and start creating your own card.. or pick one that’s already been designed. At checkout, use code 1stCardFree to make your greeting card completely FREE!

Hurry!

(Thanks, Hip2Save.com!)

Puritan’s Pride: $0.99 Vitamins + FREE Shipping!

WOW! Puritan’s pride has a really great deal available through 4/10! You can score 10 different vitamins (30 ct) for $0.99 each + FREE shipping on ANY order! Isn't that GREAT?! ONLY $0.99 for Vitamins shipped right to your door! Just head on over here and scroll down to see the 10 different vitamins available for $0.99.

(Thanks,Hip2Save.com!)

He is Risen Indeed!

CHRIST IS RISEN!!!!




He is Risen Indeed!

I hope all of your Easter celebrations are Blessed beyond measure!

Try This NEW Coupon Forum!!!

I just heard about WeUseCoupons from Who Said Nothing In Life is Free??? It is a site that is similar to AFC (A full cup) and HCW (Hot Coupon World). It is a forum where you can find deals, previews and a coupon database.

**They even have coupon previews under the "coupon resources" tab... they have the inserts for 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 and 4/25 ALREADY!!!!! SWEET!

GO HERE to check it out.

Like Who Said, I too am VERY impressed!!!!

Thanks for sharing Who Said Nothing In Life Is Free????

Free Sample of Dove for Men

Get a FREE sample of Dove for Men bodywash from Walmart's free samples HERE!

Free Sample of Tide with Febreze

Get a FREE sample of Tide with Febreze! Head over HERE to sign up and get a $1 coupon by mail!

Walmart: FREE U By Kotex Sample!

Walmart has a new sample available. Head on over here and click on the free sample link to score a FREE U By Kotex sample! Allow up to 4 weeks for delivery.

(Thanks, It's Hip to Save!)

Crocs: Children’s Athens ONLY $5.99 Shipped!!

Here's another smokin’ HOT Crocs deal to share with you! Currently, you can head on over here and snatch up a cute pair of Children’s Athens sandals for just $5.99 shipped! Yes, ONLY $5.99!!! Just add the size and color you want to your cart and then use coupon code KATHENS599 to bring the cost of these sandals down to just $5.99 with FREE shipping!

**Sizes are limited, so you’ll want to hurry and get in on this deal!

Thanks It's Hip to Save!