~2 Coupon Inserts Scheduled~

There should be 2 coupon inserts in the Sunday paper:
*1 SmartSource
*1 Redplum

Happy Clipping!
SHO

~Thrifty Fashion Day 4~

More Thrifty Fashion:

Okay, so this outfit is not the cutest. However, it is comfortable and great to wear around town. I love wearing skirts. This year I purchased my first pair of dressy shorts. The only time I ever wear shorts is to workout (and they are not the cute kind). Once I tell you what I paid for the outfit, it will look a lot cuter :)

Are you ready?????

$4.50


Yep, $4 for the shirt (Wal-mart) and .50 for the NY&Company denim skirt (pretty sure it was brand new at a garage sale)! You can't really see very well, but I put a necklace & matching chandelier earrings on to dress it up. For $4.50, I felt like at least $20 bucks. Ha! I included this outfit also because a lot of what I wear is not something that you might would wear. I'm OVERLY girly and I know that not everyone shares my love of all things lace, ruffly, & sparkly. This outfit is universal, so I think. Who doesn't like a t-shirt & denim?

Blessings~
SHO

Day 3 of Fashion Week

Thrifty fashion: Day 3



Ruffle top-$3 clearance at Wal-mart
*loved this shirt b/c it can be worn in the summer alone or in the winter with a black undershirt. I have it paired with an old black shirt from Ross and a black skirt that I've had for 10 years. Yes, you read correctly 10 years!

Mini-me is wearing a pj top ($3) and zebra pants that I got at JCPenny's for FREE! Yes, she dressed herself :)

Fashion Day 2

It's fashion week here at Queen of Sassy Savings. Keeping with the theme, I'm going to share some of my thrifty outfits. I'm only including those that I get compliments on ;-)

Me:
Dress $12.99 (Ross)
Ribbon Belt...less than $1...(made it)
Ribbon Belt ornament is actually a hair clip-$3
3 Bracelets-$1 each (Target)

Mini-me:
Gigantic hair bow-$2
Dress-not exactly sure how much it cost me to make...I used remnant pieces from an old project. I'm guessing less than $5!

There you have it! This dress was my Easter dress in OK, Mother's Day dress in TX and my Spring Musical dress...I think I've already gotten my money out of it!

SHO

Fashion Week Day 1

Thrifty fashion:

I often get asked about my clothing. So I thought I would do some fashion posts of some of my thrifty outfits. I get my clothing at some of the least likely places! Below is a perfect example:



Just wanted to show that you can wear a nice outfit and not spend a fortune. I liked the skirt when I saw it and then when I looked at the tag, I had to have it. It is a pricey skirt originally that is lined and well made. For $3, it was mine!

Tank: $3 on clearance @ Wal-mart
Body by Victoria Skirt: $3 @ Helping Hands thrift store
3 bracelets: $1 each @ Target
Shoes: $9 Payless clearance (several years ago)
or
You can make it a bit more casual....

Tank: $3
capri's:??? sorry, they were a Christmas gift several years ago
Sweater: $19.99 Target...8 years ago...this shows that if you take care of your laundry that even inexpensive clothing will last!
Hair band: $2
3 bracelets: $1 each @ Target
Watch: $15 (bought with some RR's at Wal-greens!)


Do you shop clearance racks, garage sales or thrift stores? Do you have any deals that you want to share?

Blessings
SHO

~Kroger .54!~

Don't forget to grab FREE Lawry's marinade at Kroger right now! It is on sale for $1 and there are .50 coupons that will double to $1, which means it is FREE!!! This is when having multiple coupons comes in handy. I love to use this marinade in the crockpot.
2 Old Spice
Sale $1.50
-B1G1 q
-$1 q
=This entire transaction was .54!

~McDonald's Recall!~

Go HERE to read about the Shrek cup recall. We didn't have any, but I'm certain that some of you may. Hope this helps!

~National Donut Day!~

Today is National Donut Day! If you are not getting ready for a beach vacation, then drop by these locations and eat a FREE donut for me!

Dunkin Donuts is offering a FREE donut w/ drink purchase.

Krispy Kreme is offering a FREE donut with no purchase necessary.

I love donuts :)

~3 Coupon Inserts Scheduled~

There are 3 coupon inserts scheduled for the Sunday paper:

*SmartSource
*RedPlum
*Procter & Gamble

Happy Clipping!

~I Did It!~

I went to get my groceries for the week and only purchased bread, fruit, & spinach just as planned. Yeah! My total was $12.74. Woohoo :)

Happy Thursday!
SHO

~A Very Easy Meal!~

Some of you asked about the chicken, rice & broccoli dish that I listed on my menu. It must be the easiest thing that I make, literally! Plus, it is super tasty! I have 2 versions of this.

Version #1 (the healthier):
Rice (made from the pouch in 90 seconds)
Shredded chicken (made in the crockpot in bulk, separated, then frozen for quick meals like this...I just thawed it out in the fridge this morning)
*heated the chicken up on the stove top for 5-7 minutes
Broccoli (used a bag of frozen broccoli...took 5 minutes)
Done!


Version #2 (hubby looks at this and says "this looks really healthy"...translation="I need a little more of something on this!"

Add shredded Cheese
Bacon bits
Done!

*Remember that chicken goes much further if it is shredded. I can feed my entire family with 1 shredded breast in a meal like this (meaning it has multiple ingredients) vs. 3 individual breasts that are not shredded. Hope that made sense.


Both ways are good, of course, the second way taste the best. Anyway, it is a super easy meal that takes less than 15 minutes from start to the dinner table. A hit at our house :)

Hope this helps!

Blessings~
SHO

~Snapfish B1G1 Offer!~

Buy 1 Snapfish Custom or Classic Cover Photo Book and get 1 FREE! Be sure to enter coupon code EARLYBIRD10 Offer is valid until 6/9.
*Also, if you are new to Snapfish, you will get 20 FREE Color Prints for signing up!

Think Graduation & Father's Day Gifts with this offer! I make 1 book per year that includes vacation, Easter, Christmas, birthday, etc. for my daughter. I know that when she gets older she will appreciate it :)

~Menu Plan~

I've challenged myself this week to only buy fruit & bread. So, we had to get creative with what we already have. Plus, my goal is to not eat out until the weekend. This is what my menu is looking like this week:

Double Decker tacos
Spaghetti w/ spinach salad
Chicken/crescent roll dish
Calzones
Chicken & rice (probably add a bag of broccoli to it also)

What is cookin' at your house?

~The Importance of an Emergency Fund!~

Last week my cute hubby drove our older car home from work and said something was wrong with it. It had been running great, up until he headed home. No lights were on, no problems since July of 09'. This was the first car that I paid for all on my own and have taken great care of it. Regardless, it is a 1997 model....So, things will have to be repaired from time to time. We were hoping it could be fixed for $75 (who doesn't hope for that!). Well, it ended up being closer to $500. We could look at this 1 of 2 ways.
#1 Go out and get a newer car
#2 Be thankful that it only costs us $500 to drive it this year.

I'm going with #2 :)

Am I excited about spending $500? NOPE! My point here is that this is an expense that we could not have avoided. Always having money put aside for "emergencies" is a great feeling. Being debt free has so many perks!

My other point is to not go out and replace an older car just because it needs a few things fixed. Just think about how much money you are actually saving by not going out and financing a car. I know, not popular. I'm pretty sure that most self-made millionaire's probably made a lot of "unpopular" financial decisions to earn their millions!

Have a great day and be proud of driving that car that is fully paid for!

Blessed~
SHO

~Why we eat so much Spinach!~

Several of you have asked about the large amounts of spinach that we eat and that I buy. I eat spinach salads several times per week, put it on sandwiches, use it on tacos, etc. I just wanted to encourage you to try to supplement spinach for anything that you would normally put lettuce on. Lettuce really has no nutritional value. Now I can eat a huge spinach salad and know that I am getting health benefits for me and my family. Plus, fresh spinach tastes really good!
My 3 year old LOVES to put it on everything too. One of her (me too!) favorite meals is to have a spinach salad topped with shredded chicken, kidney beans, cheese, croutons and a baked potato on the side. Finish it up with some watermelon and it is a perfect summertime lunch or dinner.

Listed below are just a few of the health benefits of eating Spinach:
*Spinach is loaded with calcium, folic acid, vitamin K and iron.

*Spinach is also rich in vitamin C, fiber and carotenoids. Add its lutein and bioflavanoids and spinach is a nutritional powerhouse!

*The calcium content in spinach strengthens bones.

*The A and C vitamins in spinach plus the fiber, folic acid, magnesium and other nutrients help control cancer, especially colon, lung and breast cancers. Folate also lowers the blood levels of something called homocysteine, a protein that damages arteries. So spinach also helps protect against heart disease.

*The flavonoids in spinach help protect against age related memory loss. (who doesn't need help with that!)

*Spinach contains choline and inositol, the substances that help to prevent atherosclerosis or thickening and hardening of arteries.

*Spinach and alfalfa help stabilize blood sugar among diabetics.

*Spinach is an anti-aging vegetable.

*Spinach is a good source of Vitamin K, which aids in the formation of the blood substance required for clotting of blood.

*Spinach is also helpful in the following cases; Anemia, Tumors, Constipation, Insomnia, Obesity, Neuritis (inflammation of nerves), Nerve exhaustion, High blood pressure, Bronchitis, Colon cancer, Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, Osteoporosis, Dyspepsia (chronic indigestion), Also helps ailment of the kidneys, bladder and liver.

*Spinach's secret weapon, lutein, makes it one of the best foods in the world to prevent cataracts, as well as age related macular degeneration, the leading cause of preventable blindness in the elderly. Foods rich in lutein are also thought to help prevent cancer.

*Information was taken from the following sources:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Health_Benefits_of_Spinach
http://www.cookingnook.com/health-benefits-of-spinach.html

Hope this research has at least made you want to try spinach this week. Can't wait to hear how much you like it too!

Blessings~
SHO

~My CVS deal this week~

What I got for FREE at CVS this week!

$2.99
-$2 ECB's (get back after transaction)
-$1 q
=FREE!

Hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day!

~A Few Target Deals~

Mini-me and I decided to get out of the house and do some running around before an appointment. This is what we found today at Target :)


Windex
$12.99
-$5 q
-$5 gift card when checkout q
=$2.99

Band-aid
$1.82
-.75 Target q
-.50 q
=.57

Johnson's buddies
.97
-$1 q
=FREE!

First Aid kit
$.97
-$1 q
=FREE!

Nivea
$3.99
-$4 q
=FREE!

~Deals Today!~

Below are deals from Kroger & Wal-mart today:

Kroger:
Watermelon-$3.88 (was only $3.50 at Wal-mart, but I forgot to pick one up)
Bananas-.37 per lb
Strawberries-$1.50

2 BBQ sauce
Reg. $2.49
Sale $1.00
-$1q
= FREE!

Dole Spinach (pretend...not in pic)
Reg. $2.39
Sale $1.25

2 Oscar Mayer Hot dogs
Sale-.99
-$1/2
=.50 each

Wacky Mac (veggie noodles)
Reg. $1.49
Sale $1.29
-.50 q (doubled)
=.29

Wal-mart: Had to run to Wal-mart for a couple things and I picked up this stuff too!


Lay's (not in photo)-$1.78

2 Wish Bone ***used a comp ad from Tom Thumb to get this price***
$1.29
-.75q
=.54!


Hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!
SHO

~Ideas for your Stockpile!~

My parents live in another state and my mom is not a couponer. I know, gasp! She is kind enough to clip coupons and send them to me :) Thanks again, Mom! When she comes to visit she goes "shopping" in my stock. It is a great deal for her (super cheap) and for me. I get some of my stock cleared out and get compensated. We both win! To give you an idea of how much she takes, here is a picture (pretend there are also 2 large toilet paper packs & 20 cans of Rotel in the pic):


If you have a nice stock and a non-couponing family member, you should offer them to come shopping. They will LOVE the savings and you will be blessing them :)

Hope you are having a great Friday!
SHO

~No Coupon Inserts Scheduled!~

There are NO coupon inserts scheduled for the Sunday paper due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend. So, no need to buy multiple papers!

Happy Friday!

~Organic & Gluten Free Coupons!~

As promised to my last class (I'm still looking for you girls!)....
Go HERE to print off coupons for organic and gluten free products from Mambo Sprouts!

~Menu Plan~

How is your menu planning going? Eating at home more? Trying new things?

Here is my dinner menu for the week:

Grilled hamburgers, beans, sweet potato fries, watermelon
Pizza (Digorno) w/ spinach salad, strawberries
Spinach salad topped with chicken, kidney beans, cheese, croutons with baked potato and fruit for dessert.
Shredded BBQ chicken sandwiches w/ chips & grapes
Chicken, noodles & broccoli

Lunch:
Turkey sandwich w/ spinach & fruit
Spinach salad w/ fruit

What's cookin' at your house?

~My Super Target Deals!~

I had some fun in Super Target this weekend. Here were some of my finds:

6 Nivea Women's body wash
$3.99 (reg. price)
-$4 q's
=FREE!

3 Listerine
$3.38 (clearance)
-$2 q's
=$1.38 each

3 Kraft Dressing
$1.89 (sale)
-.55 q
-.55 q
- Buy 2 get 1 FREE Target coupon
=.89 each after all coupons

Happy Wednesday!
SHO

~I Heart Sassy Savers!~

Not sure if I've mentioned it before, but I LOVE to see my Sassy Savers out shopping. They are usually so focused on figuring out the deal that they don't see me for a while. It brings joy to my heart to watch them score some great deals and be able to bless their families.
My family and I ran into Walgreen's before church on Sunday (I was looking at the BOGO Sunglasses) and I saw one of my newest students. She had her buggy full of diapers and other goodies and didn't notice me. She was studying the ad and concentrating on her binder. A few minutes later I got behind her to check out at the cosmetic counter. Knowing that she is new and RR's can be confusing, I grabbed a filler item for her (.25 sauce). As she was checking out the girl was explaining that she needed something else and I put the filler up there. She said thank you without looking at me for a few seconds. Then she turned around and I tried to explain what was happening. She then said "I LOVE YOU!" Once she got checked out, she told me that she has saved her family over $400 in the past 2 weeks! Her husband is thrilled! Her marriage is being blessed now that money is being saved. Her saving this type of money is allowing her to make purchases that she was not able to previously, which is making her very excited too! I LOVE hearing testimonies of Sassy Saver students that have taken my class and how it is changing their lives. It really makes my heart smile. I'm so very happy for her. Great job!

So, Sassy Savers....keep saving money and making me proud!

*One more thing....I'm excited to announce that Queen of Sassy Savings will be doing a Thrifty Fashion Week in the very near future! One of the days will include details on the outfit I'm wearing in this picture.
Blessings~
SHO

~My CVS deal this week~

Here is my CVS deal this week. Don't forget that if they are out to get a raincheck!


2 Old Spice Body Wash
$4.00
-$1/2 q
-BOGO q
=$3
*Got back $8 in ECBs ($4 each), so I got 2 body washes for FREE and made $5! Now that is what I'm talking about! Woohoo!

I heart these types of deals. I really do :)

Happy Tuesday Sassy Savers~
SHO

~$3 Gas Coupon!~

TODAY ONLY!

Go HERE to print a $3 off $10 gas purchase from Murphy USA! I've never seen a coupon for gas. Yeah!

~Kroger Deals~

Don't forget to run by Kroger and pick up some of the deals today or tomorrow. Here are a few deals that I like:

18 count eggs =.88 (limit 2 w/ $10 purchase)

Bananas-.37 per lb

Mahatma Rice
.88
-.50 q (doubled)
=FREE!

Kroger American Cheese-.88

Kroger Shredded Cheese (32 oz)-$4.99 (this is a great price...if you bought the smaller packages on sale at $1.99, you would need 4 of them and it would cost $7.96 or you could purchase this for $4.99). I was excited once I did the math!

Kroger Vegetables 2 for .88 or .44 per can

Springdale Milk - $1.88 (cheapest that I've seen around this week)

This sale is good through Tuesday.

Have a great Monday!
SHO

~My Saturday Deals~

We were out running around today in a different city than usual. We did a bit of exploring and went a couple of places. Here are a couple of deals worth mentioning:

Sprouts:
.77 Blackberries
$2.99 10 lb bag of potatoes (these are huge potatoes)
I also bought some fresh spinach that I can't wait to try tonight!

On our way back home we headed to Tom Thumb for the deals that I posted about earlier in the week. These deals are good through Tuesday.

Digorno or California Pizza Kitchen (limit 3)
sale $3.99
-$1 q
=$2.99

Red Seedless Grapes
sale .77 per lb

Driscolls Strawberries
sale .97 per package

Happy Saturday!

~Target Coupons!~

Go HERE to print TARGET coupons. Remember, these can be combined with manufacturer coupons for some great savings! There are 14 pages of coupons :)

~2 Coupon Inserts Scheduled~

There should be 2 coupon inserts in the Sunday paper:

*1 SmartSource
*1 RedPlum

Happy Friday & Happy Clipping :)
SHO

~Old Navy $1 Flip Flop Sale!~

On Saturday, May 22nd, Old Navy will be having a huge $1 flip flop sale! There is a limit of 5 pairs per customer. These types of deals usually go very quickly, so plan to get there early. Be sure to call your local Old Navy to make sure they are participating.

Happy Thursday!
SHO

~FREE Kotex Samples!~

Go HERE to sign up for a FREE sample pack from KOTEX. There are 4 different sample packs to choose from:

Sample #1
*2 Kotex Regular Maxi Pads
*2 Kotex Fresh & Dry Long Liners

Sample #2
*1 Kotex Security Super Tampon
*2 Kotex Security Regular Tampons
*2 Kotex Fresh & Dry Long Liners

Sample #3
*2 Kotex Ultra Thin Pads with Wings
*2 Kotex Fresh & Dry Long Liners

Sample #4
*1 U by Kotex CleanWear Regular Pad
*1 U by Kotex Barely There Liner
*2 U by Kotex Click Regular Tampons


I love these samples! Why??? They are FREE!

I heart FREE!

~A few Tom Thumb deals~

Several of you have asked me to highlight the deals for Tom Thumb. They have a really great ad that starts today. Below are a few of the deals that I thought were worth writing about. Again, this is not an entire list....just a few:

California Pizza Kitchen (limit 3)
sale $3.99
-$1 q
=$2.99

93% Fresh Lean Ground Beef
sale $1.79 per lb
*This is a STOCK UP (rock bottom) price for this lean beef!

Red Seedless Grapes
sale .77 per lb

Driscolls Strawberries
sale .97 per container

Fresh Ground Turkey
sale $1.99 per lb

Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon
sale $1.99 each

*These prices are only good at the new Tom Thumb in Rockwall*

Happy Wednesday!
SHO

~My Walgreen's Trip~

Ran into Walgreen's for this deal:

2 Old Spice Body Wash
$4.49
-$4.49 Register Rewards (get back after transaction)
-$1/2 q
-B1G1 FREE q
=2 FREE + $1 overage!!!!

Happy Tuesday!
SHO

~My CVS trip this week~

This was my CVS trip this week:

Blade razor (limit 1)
$6.99
-$6.99 ECB
=FREE!


8 David's seeds (my hubby's a coach ;)
$1.25
-$1/2 q
+ if you spend $10 of participating items, get $3 ECBs!
=.38 per package after q & ECB!


10 Dawn
sale .84 (part of the 12/$10 mix & match promo...you DON'T have to buy 12 to get the sale price)
-$1 q
-$1 q
-.50 q (8 of these coupons)
=2 FREE & 8 @.34 each!

~Tom Thumb deals today!~

If you live in my area, it is worth your trip over to the new Tom Thumb. They are having some Saturday only deals. Here are a few things I picked up:

Cheetos:
Sale $1.29
-$1 q
=.29

Kraft cheese slices:
$1.99 (w/ in-store ad coupon)
-$1 q
=.99 (for 24 slices)

Cheerios: (part of the mix & match sale)
$1.50
-.50 q(doubled)
=.50 per box

Granola bars (mix & match sale)
$1.49
-.75/2 q
=$1.12 per box

~Cheap Huggies Diapers!~

Coupons.com (on my sidebar) has a couple of $3 Huggies diapers coupons. CVS has them on sale this week. Remember that the new CVS ad will start tomorrow, so be sure to go today to get these cheap diapers.
Here is the scenario you can do today:

CVS
Huggies Jumbo Pack
$8.49
-$2 ECB (given back for next purchase)
-$3 q
=$3.49

(*Limit 1)

Even if Huggies are not your favorite brand, at this price these would make a nice gift.

Happy Saturday!
SHO

~2 Coupon Inserts Scheduled~

There are 2 coupon inserts scheduled for the Sunday paper:

*1 SmartSource
*1 RedPlum

As always, happy clipping!

Blessings~
SHO

~For the Crafty Girls~

I've been in a very crafty mood as of late. I've been busy with several sewing, painting, spraying, re-fashioning, be-dazzling (yes, I said be-dazzling) projects. If you are in the same mood, this coupon is for you!
Go HERE to print a 40% off JoAnn coupon!

Here are a few of the projects that I've been working on:
*The Toile Dress


*The flower tank

*The Sash Tank

*Before:

*Here are our matching shirts after I re-fashioned them:

*Every little girl needs a hot pink one shoulder dress, right? ;)


"Peace Rocks shirt before (I probably should say "during"):

*After my re-fashioning and altering...how funny is my little model?!



Happy Crafting :)

~BabiesRus Coupons!~

Go HERE to print off several BabiesRUs coupons. I know several of my readers are expecting, so I hope these coupons help!

~$5/$25 Payless Printable~

Go HERE to print a $5 off $25 purchase at Payless Shoesource. I'm so excited about this coupon! It is just in time for those cute summer sandals :)

~Quizno's BOGO Coupon!~

Go HERE To print a BOGO Quizno's coupon. Offer good through May 18th!

*This one is for you Mandy!

~Let's Talk Laundry Detergent!~

This post is all about laundry detergent. I get asked questions about what kind of laundry detergent I use on a weekly basis. So, here is the skinny on my laundry :)

I use several different brands of detergents for different types of loads.
Example: Tide= on my nice clothing
Example: Purex, Gain or All= on my whites...I also use bleach and wash them in hot water.
Example: I will only use a detergent with fabric softener on my sheets.
Example: I will use a cheaper detergent on my towels since I wash them in hot water.
Example: For tough stains, I will use All stainlifter.

My clothes are clean and always smell fresh regardless of which detergent I use. I am particular about my nicer clothing and black clothing because I don't want it to fade. By using several different brands, I'm able to save money. If I only used the most expensive (Tide) on everything, I would miss out on a great deal of savings from the cheaper or FREE detergents that I've gotten.

Another important thing I should mention is using the correct amount. Always read on the back of the container and dispense the proper amount. There is no need to use twice the amount when half of it would get the job done.

Make sense? Hope this helps!
SHO

~My CVS trip this week~

CVS has a great ad! Here are the items I picked up at CVS this week:

Crest toothpaste (limit 2)
$3.50
-$3.50 ECB
-.75 q
=FREE + .75 overage!

Kotex (limit 1)
$4.99
-$4.99 ECB
-$1 CVS printable (found at CVS.com)
-$1 q (found in the 4/18 SmartSource)
=FREE + $2 overage!

2 Carefree liners
$1.00
-$1 q (found in the SmartSource 4/25)
-BOGO q
=2 FREE!

I HEART FREE :)

~FYI: Cheap Strawberries~

Strawberries were .97 at Wal-mart as of yesterday. They are nice & sweet!

~Organic Valley Printables!~

I've been searching for organic coupons for several of you. This is what I found this weekend. Go HERE to print $8 worth of coupons from Organic Valley. Organic coupons are hard to find, but when I do find them I will give you a heads up.

Happy Monday!
SHO

~The Home Depot BOGO Offer~

The Home Depot Garden Club is offering a Buy One Get One FREE on any rose plant of equal or lesser value. Several of my readers have mentioned wanting to plant some of these in their back yards. This is the time to do it ;)
*Offer good through 5/24/10

Go HERE to sign up if you have not already for The Home Depot Garden Club.

Hope you all have a very blessed Mother's Day Weekend and all feel celebrated and appreciated.
Happy Saturday~
SHO

~Target Deal this Week!~

Here is a good deal at Target right now.

Sale $7.99
-$5 coupon
-use the $5 Target coupon for a FREE gift card
=$2.99 out-of-pocket
*Get back a $5 gift card=FREE + $2 overage!!!

~1 Insert Scheduled~

There is only 1 coupon insert scheduled for Mother's Day Weekend, however it looks like there are some good coupons which will make for some FREE stuff!

*SmartSource

Happy Clipping!

~FREE 8x10 Photo Collage~

Go HERE to make a 8×10 photo collage at Walgreens.com and get it FREE using code GOODTHOUGHTS. Be sure to select in store pickup to not pay shipping. Can't beat the price ;)
*Offer is good through Saturday, May 8th!

This would make a great Mother's Day gift!

~Krylon Coupon from Hobby Lobby~

Go HERE to print a 30% Off Krylon Spray Paint coupon from Hobby Lobby. I'm excited about this because I have plans to use this paint for some teacher appreciation gifts!

~FREE e-card & $1 Tropicana coupon~

Send her your love with a Mother's Day e-card, and get $1.00 off Tropicana.
Go HERE to create a card and to get the coupon!


Happy Thursday!
SHO

~FREE Recipes!~

Go HERE to download 27 Simple Mexican Recipes Cookbook from Recipe Lion!

~Kashi $1.50 Coupon!~

A few of the girls from the class on Friday were seeking a healthier snack option for their little ones. So, here is a $1.50 coupon for Kashi bars!

Wednesday Blessings!
SHO

~New Printable Coupons!~

It's a new month, which means it's time to head over an print off the new coupons from Smartsource & RedPlum. Don't forget that you can print coupons from Coupons.com on my sidebar.

Tuesday Blessings~
SHO

~My Kroger Trip Yesterday~

My Kroger trip this week ended up with me stocking up on a few items that I had not intended. I noticed a few "catalina" offers on some products that I was going to purchase, so I purchased a few more to make sure that catalina would print. The catalina offer will be posted below the price tag on the shelf. It is a small white tag with black writing that will explain how many to purchase and the amount you will get back on a catalina. (Not all items listed are in photo)

4 NV Granola Bars
$3.19
-.40 q (doubled)
-.40 q (doubled)
-.40 q (doubled)
-.40 q (doubled)
-.40 shortcuts ecoupon
-.40 shortcuts ecoupon
-$4 Catalina (prints out good for next purchase when you purchase 4)
=.99 per box!

4 Kellogg's cereal
Reg. $3.69
sale $2.50
-$1 q
-$1 q
-$1.50/2 q
-$3 Catalina (prints out good for next purchase when you purchase 4 Kellogg's cereals, 8 oz or larger between 5/1 & 5/14)
=.88 per box

2 Oikos Greek Yogurt (Not in photo)
Reg. $1.99
sale $1.00
-$1q
-$1q
=FREE!!!

3 Purex Detergent
Reg. $4.12
Sale $2.50
-.35 q (tripled)
=$1.45 each or .05 per load!

4 Fruit Snacks
$2.69
-.50/2 (doubled)
-.50/2 (doubled)
-$4 catalina (prints out good for next purchase, when you purchase 4)
=$1.19 per box

3 Pop Tarts (not the greatest deal, but I only buy the plain with no sugary topping on it and I can't find those in generic)
Reg. $1.90
Sale $1.67
-$1.25/3
=$1.25 each

Wesson
Reg. $4.79
sale $2.50
-$1 q
=$1.50 (this is the big bottle of canola oil)

2 Sara Lee Bread
*BOGO SALE*
$2.29
-.55 q
-.55 q
=$1.19 or .60 per loaf

*I also found a "manager's special" on turkey meat! (Not in photo)
Reg. $3.99 per pound
Paid $1.69
So, I bought all they had left (5 lbs)

Retails for all of the items listed: $89.64
Price I paid after coupons, ecoupons & catalinas: $31.48
*That is a savings of 66%!


Have a blessed Monday!
SHO

~New $2 Johnson's Coupon!~

Go HERE for a $2 off coupon on Johnson's Face & Body Lotion SPF 40.

~Let's Talk Freezer Items!~

~Let's Talk Freezer Items~RE-POST

This is a re-post about items that I freeze. Since couponing, I've learned of many items that freeze well that I would have never thought to even put in the freezer.

Items I freeze:
salsa
guacamole
avocados
butter
cheese (slices, blocks & shredded)
okra (from the garden)
lunch meat (ham, turkey, bologna, any kind)
hot dogs
pancake mixes
bread
bacon
sausage
coffee
soups (leftovers)
chips

Hope this helps! I'm sure I forgot to list some items. If you have any questions, please email me or leave a comment. Thanks!
SHO

~Sassy Saving Seminar/Party!~

Thank you to everyone who came to the Sassy Savings Seminar last night at Christy's house. It was so nice to meet you all! I hope that you had a good time and that you and your families will be blessed with all of the information that was presented. A special thank you to Christy for hosting. As always, I so look forward to hearing of all of your successes!

In Him~
SHO

"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think"
~Ephesians 3:20~

~3 Coupon Inserts Scheduled~

There should be 3 inserts in the Sunday newspaper:

*1 SmartSource
*1 RedPlum
*1 Procter & Gamble

Happy Clipping!

~Old Navy Wholey Moley Sale!~

It’s the Old Navy Wholey Moley 30% Off Sale!

Starting 4/30-5/2, the WHOLE store will be on sale: take 30% off your entire purchase.

*Valid in store only!

~Sassy Saver Spotlight!~

Below is from a Sassy Savings student that took a class several months ago. I love that no matter what phase or season of life you are in, couponing benefits everyone! Jan has surpassed her monthly goal and is now blessing others. That makes me happy. That is what it is all about. Being a good steward with "God's Money" and blessing others when we have the opportunity.
Jan~I'm so proud of you!
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Having a great time saving money!! My pantry and freezer are pretty well stocked. I think my husband thought it was crazy at first, but now he appreciates how much money I'm saving and he's a big fan now!! The best part, I think, I have been able to pull out of my supply and help a friend out who has been having a hard time. She's a single Mom with a teenage son. Which I think is AWESOME!!! She told me yesterday that they are still using the food I gave her 2 months ago!! I love that!!

I have many items such as toothpaste, body wash etc that the only time I purchase them now is when they are free or almost free.

I want to thank you for helping me learn how to save money. My goal when we came to the class was to pay for my massage each month. So far, I have saved much more than that and we are eating at home instead of going out, which saves a ton of money!

~Scrubbing Bubbles Coupons!~

Go HERE to get some great coupons for Scrubbing Bubbles products brought to you by Right@Home.

~Borders 33% Coupon!~

Go HERE to print off a 33% coupon for any single item to Borders!
This would be great for those books on your summer reading list.

*Coupon valid only on 4/27/10 & 4/28/10*

~My Weekly Menu~

I haven't posted a weekly menu in a while, so here goes!

Breakfast items:
Blueberry muffins
Scrambled eggs & toast
cereal

Lunch:
Turkey sandwich w/ spinach
Leftover roast meal
Leftover enchiladas
Spinach salad topped w/ chicken (leftovers)



Dinner:
Steak, baked potato, spinach salad
Steak nachos (from leftover steak)
Roast, carrots, potatoes, spinach salad
Hamburgers on the grill w/ sweet potato fries
Chicken Enchiladas w/ rice & beans

What's cooking at your house?

Hope you all have a blessed Tuesday!
SHO

~JCPenny Code!~

JCPenney now has a $10 off $10 purchase coupon code for Mother’s Day! Enter code 4BESTMOM at checkout. If you purchase something around $10,then you will only have to pay shipping! If you ship to the store it should be cheaper than shipping to your home. The code is valid through May 9, 2010.

Happy Monday!

~Manager's Special Alert!~

If you live in my area this is for you! Kroger is having a "Manager's Special" on the Pillsbury crescent roll (the small tube). They are marked down to .49!!! I used a .40/2 coupon that doubled and was able to get them for .09 each. Really, I got them for FREE because I combined it with a shortcuts.com ecoupon. I heart FREE food! Plus, there are several recipes that you can put crescent rolls in that are really yummy.

Hope you have a great Saturday! I'm super excited to be attending a Beth Moore event today. :)
SHO

~2 Coupon Inserts Scheduled~

There should be 2 coupon inserts in the Sunday paper:

*1 Smart Source
*1 Red Plum

Happy Clipping!

~Sassy Saver Spotlight!~

This is a post from a student that got "Sassy" with her savings. Tiffany is a mother of 2 little girls. She has gotten very creative with her menu since becoming a couponer. I love to see what she has come up with. Tiff, I'm so proud of you! Awesome job!
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These are the items I got while visiting Walmart and CVS.
Here's a rundown on the numbers:

CVS: Starting with 6 and 2 ECBs, plus a 2.50 ECB from the machine when I walked in this afternoon!

John Frieda and Biore- Buy $15, get $5 ECB.
Biore wash $6 - used Buy pore strips, get wash free Q.
Biore pore strips $6
John Frieda hair product $5
-$2.50 Q.
=$5

Puffs Plus
$.99
-$1 Q
= FREE

Dove Shampoo $4.49, get $4.49 ECB
-$1.50 Q
=FREE with $1.50 overage

TOTAL at CVS = $1.07, paid in change from my coin purse! Took home 5 and 4.49 ECBs!
Savings at CVS=$27.96

Walmart:
2 Benedryl Itch Sticks
$2.28 each
-$5 off 2 Benedryl products q

Planters peanuts (as filler)
$.48
TOTAL Walmart = $.04!!!

The cashier looked shocked, and even checked the coupon, almost like she might try that little trick! haha. Love it!
The cashier at CVS and I had a great conversation about teaching our children the value of saving money this way. She seemed impressed that my children will know from a young age how to be good stewards of what God has blessed us with. Praise the Lord!

~You Ask...I Tell~

This is a very random post answering some questions that have been asked or emailed to me recently. I didn't get to them all, but this is a good start. I hope this answers some of your questions.

How do you stay within budget and buy meat in bulk?
*I take the amount (Example: $80 spent on ground beef) and divide it by 4 months, which equals $20 per month. Then I get out my spreadsheets for the next months and automatically deduct the $20. The meat will last longer than 4 months, but I feel comfortable with the $20 being taken out for that period of time. That way, I know the money is accounted for. Since I keep accurate records, my system works. If you are doing the envelope system, my system will be easy for you to maintain.

How are you able to only spend $150-$175 per month on all food & toiletries?
*I am very careful about every purchase that I make. Before heading to the store, I know how much I want to spend. Since I have a stock pile, I am on a maintenance plan. Basically, I only have to purchase the food items that I want and at the price that I want to pay.
"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
~Phil 4:19~

How often do you grocery shop?
*This is a HUGE MISCONCEPTION about how often I go to the store. Honestly, not often! I usually only go once per week. I could go less than that, but I always want to make sure I don't miss out on any FREE items and usually need some fresh fruit too. I only hit CVS or Walgreen's once per week or sometimes only once every couple of weeks. I ONLY GO IN IF I CAN GET FREE ITEMS! That is my rule :)
*I coupon to make my life easier and more enriched, not to complicate it and make it stressful. Running all over town to get every deal is stressful to me. :)

It is time consuming?
*Honestly, sometimes it is more than others. This week, I've only spent about 15 minutes on coupons while I was cooking dinner. This was not a big shopping week for me. I've spent my grocery budget for the month (almost), so no big trips planned here until next week.


Do you shop at Sam's or Costco?
*No. I love both of those stores, but cancelled our membership once I became a coupon girl. I'm able to get better deals when I combine sales w/ coupons. Plus, the membership fee cancels out a great deal of the savings (for me anyway).

Do you enjoy couponing?
*Absolutely!

Does it get old?
*No, sometimes frustrating when people don't understand their own coupon policies...but I never get tired of saving money ;)
"Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil."
~Psalm 37:8~

How do you stay focused?

*I dream about this romantic, tropical island vacation with my hubby each summer. Enough said ;)

What do you do with the money you save?
*I explain this in my very first post (if you have time, you can scroll back and read). Anyway, I started out saving all of the money to pay for our annual island trip. Now, I save more than enough to pay for the trip. So, the rest of the money goes into savings for future large purchases.
"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think"
~Ephesians 3:20~

Do you get great deals on your travel?

*No, I don't have any secrets here. Sorry! We have traveled all over the past 9 years and really enjoy the nicer all-inclusive resorts. This is one area that we are not that flexible on. We want to stay at a luxurious resort. After all, it is what we have worked so hard for all year. So, if there is a deal than it is a bonus! Last year we got a good deal due to the Swine Flu. This year, not so much. I will say that it is worth every penny to have that time to relax, unwind & rejuvenate!
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
~Matthew 11:28~

How many children do you have?
*I have one precious miracle girl and one doggy girl :)

"Children are a gift from the Lord: they are a reward from him"
~Psalm 127:3~

How long do you plan on doing this?
*As long as I continue to island dream :)

"For I know the plans that I have for you, declare the Lord"
~Jeremiah 29:11~

Well, that is about all of the time I have to answer questions for today. I hope this helps. Please feel free to keep the questions coming. I love that some of you are reading from other countries! Hope you all are blessed this Wednesday.
In Him~
SHO

"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart"
~Psalm 37:4~

~My CVS deal this week~

ThermaCare Heat Wraps
$2.49
-$2.49 ECBs
-$1 q
=FREE + $1 overage after coupons and ECBs!
*Limit 2

*I really like these things. I use them for my lower back. FYI: The shoulder/neck work for the lower back area too! :)

Happy Tuesday!

~Home Depot Garden Club~

Go HERE to sign up for Home Depot's Garden Club. (You might have to click on it once, click out and then try it again to get to the correct page...I have no idea why it does that) They will send you an email with some pretty awesome coupons periodically. Here is a list of a few that I thought were great: B1G1 Mums, B1G1 Shrubs and going on right now is B1G1 Trees!

We just picked up our new trees this weekend! We got a Live Oak that was reg. $54.98, but was on sale for $29.88. We didn't need 2 trees, so we split the bill with some neighbors (Thanks Watson's!). It worked out great because they were needing 1 tree too! So, we spent less than $20 on a nice large tree. Home Depot also has some trees this week for $9.98, but they were much smaller.

Happy Monday!

~2 Coupon Inserts Scheduled~

There should be 2 coupon inserts in the Sunday paper:

*1 SmartSource
*1 Red Plum

Happy Clipping!