I snagged this set of chairs off craigslist this week for just $5 each! Thankfully these lovely and varied shades of 70’s browns and oranges don’t go in our kitchen, so I’d love some ideas from those of you who are crafty/artsy. I’ve considered that I could: reupholster with a nice fabric instead of vinyl (covering the seat with clear vinyl afterwards of course) add batting and change the shape of the chair backs completely before reupholstering make slip covers {Read More}
Kitchen Chair Reupholstery or Remake Dilemma
January 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
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Walgreens Scenario 1/13 $58.97 for $5.69 OOP
January 12, 2013 by
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Our scenario last week ended with a $2 RR from Goody and a $1.50 RR from Cracker Jack’D and 100 points. Transaction 1 1 Estroven Nighttime 24 ct. @ 10 2 Lindsay Olives @ 3.98 2 Single peppermints (found by the register at my store) @ .14 subtotal: $14.12 use $2/1 Estroven from Walgreens Vitamins and Supplements booklet use in ad Q for Linsday olives (takes off $2) use (2) $1/1 Lindsay Olives Product (should be reduced to $.99 each) use $2 RR {Read More}
5 Options for the 1/13 CVS Buy $30, get $10 Cash Card Deal
January 12, 2013 by
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As always, there are lots of different ways to slice the Buy $30 get $10 deal this week. This promotion is for a $10 CVS cash card, which is a nice way to cash out some of your ECBs into something that won’t expire and can be used one penny at a time if need be. Remember your ECB to get your cash card will print just a little bit before the $30 mark purchase. You can always split your {Read More}
Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups 1/13 – 1/19
January 12, 2013 by
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Thanks to Christie at for sharing her matchups with us! Be sure to read up on the New Walgreens Balance Rewards Program Details. My favorite deals this week are:Lipton Pure Leaf Tea 18.5 oz or Iced/Green 20 oz $1, get $1 RRPrice after RR = FREE Estroven Nighttime 24 ct. $10, get $10 RR *Rolling the $10 Brainstrong RR to this may not give you another $10 RR – same company* use $2/1 Estroven from Walgreens Vitamins and Supplements {Read More}
CVS Scenario 1/13 $44.43 for $1.28
January 11, 2013 by
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Our scenario last week ended with a $17 ECB from ROC. Transaction 1 1 Gillette Venus Razor single (blue pack) @ 6.99 1 Almay Intense i-Color Shadow, Liner or Mascara @ 5.99 1 Dawn Regular @ .99 2 Tide @ 11.92 2 Covergirl eye shadow @ 7.58 subtotal: $33.47 use $3/1 Gillette Venus from 12/16 Parade Magazine use $2/1 Almay Cosmetics tearpad found at some stores (expires 2/4) use $3/1 Almay CVS Scanner Q printing week of 1/6 use $.25/1 Dawn {Read More}
CVS Deals and Coupon Matchups 1/13 – 1/19
January 11, 2013 by
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Thanks to Didie at for these matchups. If you’re new to shopping at CVS, be sure to read my CVS tutorial. Almay Intense i-Color Shadow, Liner or Mascara $5.99, get $3 ECB (limit 6) use $2/1 Almay Cosmetics tearpad found at some stores (expires 2/4) use $3/1 Almay CVS Scanner Q printing week of 1/6Price after stacked Qs and ECB = $2.01 moneymaker Get $6 ECB WYB 2 Curel 13-16 oz or Jergens 16.8-21 oz (limit per transaction, 6 monthly) {Read More}
Brookshire Brothers Deals and Coupon Matchups 1/9 – 1/15
January 10, 2013 by
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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 sale ad that I think are a good deal. 5 lb. Bag Red Delicious Apples $3.88Price per lb. = $.78 Roma Tomatoes $.98/lb. Brookshire Brothers Drinking Water 24 pk of {Read More}
Kroger and Albertson’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 1/9 – 1/15
January 10, 2013 by
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This week’s Kroger and Albertson’s matchups are brought to you by Couponing 101. Kroger deals Whole Tilapia $1.29/lb. Buy 5 Select PG, Pepsi or Kellogg’s Items Save $5 Instantly Old Spice Deo $1.29 use $1/2 Old Spice from 12/30 PGPrice after Q and Buy 5 promo = $.79 each WYB 2 Select Kellogg’s Cereals $1.88 use $1/2 Kellogg’s from 12/9 RP use various Kellogg’s printablesPrice after Q and Buy 5 promo = $1.38 or less Albertson’s deals Cantaloupe $.99 Friday {Read More}
December 2012 Getting Out of Debt Update
January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Spending budget: $400/mo. + $59.70 left over from November’s budget = $459.70 We bought $583.99 after some returns, made $76.40 selling some items and cashed in for $50 cashback award from Discover. Total spent in December: $533.99 – $76.40 – $50 = $457.59 – whew, barely made it! Right now we have a total of $1208 in the Disney fund: We added $215 from Christmas gifts. We also received $40 in Disney gift cards to spend while we’re there! Our $400 {Read More}
Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups 1/9 – 1/15
January 9, 2013 by
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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 matchups are from the Tyler, Longview and Marshall ad. Truckload Sale – No RainchecksSuper Pack Assorted Pork Chops $1.77/lb. Bounty Basic Paper Towels 15 rolls $9.88 (better than other stores’ prices, but still pricey for stuff you throw away!) 35 pk Brookshire’s Drinking Water 16.9 oz bottles $3.97 Large Red Delicious Apples $.98/lb. Hot Deals through 1/22 none {Read More}