Clothing Disasters When Kids Pick Their Own Clothes Out

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Our older kids had a knack for dressing in the most horrible of clothing combinations.  I wanted them to be able to choose what to wear but I am a particular picky person.  I didn’t want a 10 yr old boy going to school wearing a camo shirt with bright blue shorts! I tried to match the clothes in the drawers but found that they weren’t sure if a particular shirt went with the pants above or below. So, I {Read More}

Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/21 – 7/27

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Thanks to Christie at Wild for Wags for sharing her matchups with us! These are my favorite deals for the week. Select Glade Air Fresheners 2/$5, get $2 RR WYB 2 The single candles and fresh expressions mist starter are included, but I can’t tell which other items are included. use$1/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Twin Refill printable use $1/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Warmer printable use FREE Glade Refill wyb Decor Scents Holder printable use $1/2 Glade Carpet & {Read More}

CVS Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/21 – 7/27

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Thanks to Didie at We Use Coupons for these matchups. If you’re new to shopping at CVS, be sure to read my CVS tutorial. Buy $12 ANY CoverGirl Face, Eye, Lip or Outlast Nail (excludes clearance items) get $4 ECB (limit 6) use $1.00 off ONE COVERGIRL Flamed Out™ Mascara use $4/2 CoverGirl Lip Perfection, Jumbo Gloss Balm or Lipslicks Smoochies Product (P&G 7/7) use $1.50/1 CoverGirl Product (P&G 7/7) use $1/1 CoverGirl Nail Product, exp. 7/31/13 (P&G 7/7) Price {Read More}

Happy 3rd Birthday to Thrifty Texas Penny – Reader Survey

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Thrifty Texas Penny turned 3 yrs old last week.  I started it as a tiny blogspot blog, then after purchasing my own custom domain name I redesigned the site.  2 years of writing and teaching have proved where the interests and needs of my readers are.  This year with a new focus and a professional design, my ministry to help others save money in all areas (not just through couponing) has grown to 3 websites with thousands of readers every {Read More}

Kroger & Albertson’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/17 – 7/23

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Thanks to Couponing 101 for sharing her matchups with us. Kroger Deals Hamburger Helper $1 use 75¢/3 Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Dinner Coupon (6/2 SS) or Kroger eCoupon or Cellfire loadable Q use $0.80 off FOUR Hamburger Helper Skillet Dishes use $.75 Savingstar e-credit WYB  (3) BOXES any flavor Hamburger Helper®, Tuna Helper®, or Chicken Helper® Home Cooked Skillet Dishes. Price after stacked Q and Savingstar e-credit = as low as $.50 each WYB 3 Yoplait {Read More}

Brookshire Brothers Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/17 – 7/23

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Here is a copy of the Brookshire Brother’s Coupon Policy. Please note there is a 20 coupon/day limit per customer or household. There is also a limit of 3 like coupons. Doubling or tripling of coupons is on a store by store basis. These are the items from this week’s Jacksonville, TX sale ad that I think are a good deal. Northwest Cherries $2.99 lb (splurge item, but good price) Cook’s Smoked Ham Shank Portion $.99/lb California Peaches $.99/lb. Jumbo {Read More}

Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/17 – 7/23

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Here is the Super 1 coupon policy and the Super 1 internet printable coupon policy. Don’t forget to carry your reusable bags for a $.05 credit per bag used! These are the best prices from the Tyler, Longview and Marshall ads. 2 lb. Bag Peaches or Nectarines $1.48 Price per lb. = $.74! 5lb. Chub 73/27 Ground Beef $9.99 Doritos $2.50 Swai or Tilapia Fillets 32 oz $5 Price per lb. = $2.50 Sprout, Plum, Happy Baby or Happy Tot {Read More}

Brookshire’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/17 – 7/23

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Thanks to Pary Moppins for allowing me to bring you these highlights and for doing the coupon matchups. Our local stores in Tyler do not double any Qs, but they do offer the $.05 credit for each reusable bag that you use. Here is the Brookshire’s Coupon Policy to keep in your coupon pouch.  These are my favorite deals for Brookshire’s this week. Red or Black Plums $1/lb. Shedd’s Spread Country Crock Margarine $2.50 use $1/2 printable Price after Q {Read More}

10 School Supply Shopping Tips to Save More & Stress Less

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School Supply prices have risen dramatically in the past few years.  Here are some tips to help you save more money without all the stress. You don’t have to shop at all the stores every week to find the best deals! Buddy up with a friend.  Make your lists together from the ads and each shop at 2 different stores, then settle up and trade items later. Or ride together and have fun visiting while you get the best prices. {Read More}

Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/14 – 7/20

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Buy 2 Colgate 360 Surround, Floss Tip, Optic White or Pro-Relief Toothbrush; Total Advanced, Pro-Shield or Gum Defense 4 oz, Sensitive 6 oz Toothpaste 2/$6, get $3 RR use $0.75 off ONE (1) Colgate Toothpaste use $2/2 Colgate Various Toothpaste, exp. 7/27/13 (SS 07/14/13) use $0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste, exp. 7/27/13 (SS 07/14/13) use $1/1 Colgate 360 Manual Toothbrush, exp. 7/20/13 (SS 06/30/13) Price after Q = as low as $.50 each WYB 2 Listerine Total Care or Ultra Clean Mouthwash {Read More}