Frugality In the Making

• Get a Full Rebate On Olay Quench Body Wash

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  With all of the Olay deals lately, maybe you have already purchased some? If not, you may want to consider that Olay is offering a full refund when you buy any size (except trial size) Olay Quench [...]
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  Posted: December 10, 2009, 8:35pm EST
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• Big Y Deals For The Week Of 12/10 to 12/16

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  Sorry so late this week, but I had a few computer and scheduling issues. Anyway, this week is not the most spectacular week at Big Y. That's not to say there are no deals, just maybe not [...]
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  Posted: December 10, 2009, 8:22pm EST
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• Guest Post- Can Shampoo Actually Be Good For You?

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  So many of us are looking for natural alternatives in so many products these days. Not only for the obvious health benefits, but also to save money. In this post, Mary shares her perspective on natural shampoos and the benefits of each with us.
  
  
         Shampoo That’s Actually [...]
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  Posted: December 10, 2009, 5:49am EST
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• Tom Tom GPS $89.99 Today Only On Amazon

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  Today, Amazon's Deal Of The Day is this great Tom Tom GPS! The $89.99 price tag is a great deal too. If you have been holding out for a great deal on a GPS, now is the time to take advantage of [...]
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  Posted: December 09, 2009, 6:56am EST
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• I am Now A Swagbucks Member- About Time Too!

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  I really can't tell you why I resisted signing up for this site for so long. Now, of course, I am kinda kicking myself. I have been a member for less than two weeks and I already have enough "bucks" to' [...]
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  Posted: December 08, 2009, 8:36am EST
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• Patience Sure Can Pay Off!

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  As many of my longtime readers know, we bought our house a bit over 3 years ago. And, as I have stated many times, there were quite a few things we wanted to change around here. But, we really didn't want to cause any debt while doing these things. I' [...]
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  Posted: December 07, 2009, 7:23pm EST
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• Super Cheap Jeans At Aramark - $1.99 Woman's Jeans

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  Aramark has woman's stonewashed Wearguard jeans on sale for just $1.99! The ad says the price is good for one week, but I would be shocked if they last that long.
  
  The jeans come in [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2009, 11:02am EST
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• Cheap Magazine Subscriptions at Amazon

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  From now through December 31st, Amazon is offering  an Extra $5 Off Instantly on over 130 different magazine subscriptions! There are some great titles included in this deal. These would make a great filler item if you are ordering something that is just under the $25 mark [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 10:06pm EST
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• Need Some LED Christmas Lights? Head To Lowes!

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    Right now Lowe's has 50ct Multi Colored or White GE StayBright LED Christmas lights on sale for $5.97 a box. What's great about the LED lights, is that they use from 80 to 90 percent less electricity! That means [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 12:49pm EST
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• Need A New Blog Design? Enter To Win One At April Showers!

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  April Showers Blog Design is having a HUGE giveaway and celebrating her OPEN waiting list that starts January 1st! April not only does blogs - but also invitations, announcements, calendars, cards, business cards, custom illustrations, and so much more! Just by pasting this paragraph on my blog I'm a winner!' [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 7:50pm EST
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• Big Y B1G2 Sale Again This Week! 12/03-12/09

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  As part of the Supermarket Social over at the Drugstore Diva's blog, every week I will be bringing you the deals at Big Y.
  
  If you would like to check out the coupon policy for Big Y, I have it linked up on the right sidebar, along with a [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 9:50am EST
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• Free Blockbuster Kiosk Movie Rental Code

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  Blockbuster is offering a free one night rental at it's kiosk locations until December 9th. All you have to do is enter the Code BR9SA4 when checking your movie out!
  
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 8:46am EST
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• Stockings For The Troops

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  Ever since Jaycen discovered that Santa is not "real" we have decided to play Santa each year. He was devastated to learn (mind you at 11 years old! LOL) that Santa was more a figure than a magical being. So, I told him that now that he is old enough [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 7:46pm EST
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• Super HOT deal On Sharpies at Staples! Today and Tomorrow Only

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  Staples.com has an awesome promotion on Sharpies right now! Today and tomorrow only you can receive $25 worth FREE! Today the coupon code is not working so you will have to call 1-800-891-0195 X 1 to get [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 3:12pm EST
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• Black Friday ~ Did You Shop?

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  I had written a few weeks ago about how disappointed I was with the Black Friday offerings. As the time came closer and more deals were revealed, I still was not very excited. I did not do any in store Black Friday shopping with one exception. I did hit up [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 11:13pm EST
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• Oral B $15 Mail In Rebate

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  There are an awful lot of sales on these sonic toothbrushes lately. Probably because they make really neat Christmas gifts! Now Oral B is offering a $15 MIR when you purchase Any of the following power brushes:
  
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 8:27pm EST
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• This Week's Big Y Matchups

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  It's time for my contribution to the Supermarket Social again!
  
  
  It does not look like a very exciting week at Big Y. Probably because of the holiday. There are, however, 3' [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 6:32pm EST
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• Follow Up On My Food Drive Concerns

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  For those of you who read my post on the concerns I had with my son's school's food drive, I decided to e-mail the assistant principal. We have a great relationship with her. And frankly, I felt I HAD to say something.
  
  Here is the e-mail I sent:
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 3:43pm EST
  by jskell911

• Black Friday Shopping Survey

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  I wrote last week on what a disappointment I felt the Black Friday deals were this year. And some of you agreed, some it appears go just for the experience, and yet others found items they were pretty excited about.
  
  Hot Coupon World is now running a Survey [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 5:59am EST
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• What a Tease!

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  Driving around where I work I spotted a truck two times today. It wasn't the truck itself per se that was noteworthy, but what it said. It said "Kroger Now Open" and a route number.
  
  I have been dying for a Kroger or Publix here in New England!' [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:56pm EST
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• Burlington Coat Factory's Give A Coat Program

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  Give a coat at Burlington Coat Factory, starting 11/23/09 and receive a 10% discount on your order. They are partnering with Good Morning America for the "Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive".
  
  
  Donations are accepted until 1/15/10, but the 10% off will [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 11:08am EST
  by jskell911

• Big Fun At Big Y Saturday Night

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  Tonight was a great night at Big Y! For the first time, I had my own rooting section behind me in line. If any of you ladies are reading this, thank you for your enthusiasm and patience.
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 8:36am EST
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• Would This Bother You? Food Drive At School....

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  My son's school had a Food Drive. Awesome idea, right? I thought so. Teach the kids the value of charity. OK, I get that part. So the Social Studies teacher comes up with the idea of giving extra credit for each non perishable a student brings in (Up to 10 [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 6:27pm EST
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• My Walgreens Finally Opened!

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  They have been buliding a Walgreens near my house for almost a year now. When I called corporate to ask when it was scheduled to open they told me the second week of October. Never happened....
  
  I was so excited to drive by last night and see it was [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 5:15pm EST
  by jskell911

• Shaw's Shopping On Lunch

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  Shaw's is not one of my usual shopping haunts, but there is one near where I work. Honestly, I just do not often think to shop there, but they do have some nice sales sometimes.
  
  Today I decided to see what I could score on my lunch break. I [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:51pm EST
  by jskell911

• Christmas Shopping Slacker

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  Usually, by this time of year, I am finishing up on my Christmas shopping. Unfortunately, this year is a different story. I can't put the blame on the economy or lack of money, either. We have actually made some wise money choices in the past few years and do not' [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 5:57am EST
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• Rite Aid Holiday Of Savings

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  I just got an e-mail from Rite Aid that starting November 22nd, they will be running a Holiday Of Savings program. They have not posted all of the details yet. But it looks like it will [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 6:26am EST
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• Big Y Deals This Week 11/19 to 11/25 - No Doublers

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     I am really excited to be bringing you the Big Y deals each week as a member of the Supermarket Social over on the Drugstore Divas blog!  If you are new to [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 8:25pm EST
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• Wow! Aramark Has Deals Up To 94% Off.

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   Lately Aramark has been having some fantastic sales online. This latest one offers deals up to 94% off and ends on 11/25. I would order early for the best selection, though. There are limited sizes, but [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 6:26am EST
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• Who Stocked Up on The Purex 3 in 1 Cloths? What To Do With The Container.....

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     I just finished my first package of these and it felt like such a waste to just throw away the container they came in. So, for the past week or so I have been trying to come up with [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 9:45am EST
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• I Rocked It At Big Y Today!

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  I had such an awesome trip today at Big Y! I saved 93% and spent only $5.75.
  
  Here is what I got and the coupons I used:
  
  5 Ronzoni Garden Delight - used 5 Free [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 8:22pm EST
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• Big Y Now A Part Of The Supermarket Social

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    I am really excited to be bringing you the Big Y deals each week as a member of the Supermarket Social over on the Drugstore Divas blog!
  
  
  This week is particularly exciting because, not only [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 6:10pm EST
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• Shopping at Big Y? Here Is The Corporate Coupon Policy

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  I thought I would take the time to point out some of the Coupon Policies for the store here. I had a fantastic conversation with Janet from their headquarters a few months ago, after complaining [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 3:40pm EST
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• Figleaves.com Blowout Deals! Bras Starting at Just $3!!!!!

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  Figleaves.com for some awesome deals! They have bras starting at $3, pajama bottoms starting at $3, Blue Egyptian Cotton Face Towels for just $1.35!  And so much more!
  
  
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  I seriously need to check out all [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 4:39pm EST
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• Really Excited About Some Target Food Deals Next Week!

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  I get the Target ad on the previous Thursdays usually, so I have had a chance to look over what is going on sale next week. I gotta say I am pretty excited for a few of the food deals they are having!
  Betty Crocker Potatoes .79/box! That is super [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 3:14pm EST
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• Look Out Starbucks! I've Made A Cheaper Coffee Treat

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   If you love coffee and chocolate, then this is a recipe for you! I experimented with making hot cocoa mixes the other night and this was sooooo Yummy! My son loves it as just hot cocoa, but seriously.... add 2 or [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 8:32pm EST
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• Black Friday- Is it Just Me?

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  Or are the deals leaked so far, just not worth waking up for? I mean I have to be up at 5:00 anyway for work, but I would have gotten up at 4:00 to do some shopping before hand.
  
  So far I have seen the drug store deals and [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 6:55am EST
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• 50% off Clothing and Accessories at Savers and Value Village Today!

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  Today only at your local Savers or Value Village stores you can take 50% off all clothing and accessories! This is an awesome deal seeing as their prices are so low to begin with.
  
  If you are unfamiliar with these stores, they are a resale store which [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:35am EST
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• Loving The Baking Deals!

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  This has got to be one of my favorite times of the year to shop! Well, of course, with the exception of after holiday 75% and 90% off sales. But I guess that goes without saying. I love to bake, especially in the winter. And right before Thanksgiving hits, the [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 6:50am EST
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• Free One Year Subscription To Cosmopolitan

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  Mercury Magazines is giving away one full year's subscription to Cosmo, if you qualify. It is super easy to sign up and they ask a few questions about what role you play in your company. Don't worry, homemaker is listed as well ;) .
  
  Cosmo usually goes [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 12:15pm EST
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• Best Walgreens Shopping EVER!

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  Today I went to Walgreens on my lunch break. I knew I wanted to take advantage of the Bayer Breeze 2 meter deal ($14.99 plus $5 RR- I also had a coupon for up to $30/1).
  
  They also had some great deals on baking needs. I love to [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 12:36pm EST
  by jskell911

• So excited that Friday hubby and his friend ...

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  So excited that Friday hubby and his friend did a major basement cleanout! You have no idea how much junk the previous owners left in that basement. We're talking a huge wood pile, at least 10 bags of grass seed and fertilizer, about 20 paint cans, lawn chairs, and I could' [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 7:39pm EST
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• Target Trip Tonight

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  Tonight I made it to Target for the Wii game deal! I used my $30 in gift cards (received from scripts while sick this week), so my total OOP was a little over $10. I had to pay tax on all six games and I did get a couple of [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 11:57pm EST
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• Awesome Target Deal On Wii Games - Ends Tomorrow - Hurry!

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  This week Target has Wii games, valued at $49.99 and under, on sale Buy 2 Get 1 Free. Here is a great way to get 3 games for $19.98:
  
  Buy 3 games at $14.99 eachUse $10/2 Wii game Target Coupon (either in home mailer or printable)You just got [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 3:18pm EST
  by jskell911

• Sorry, I Have Been A Sick Blogger

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  I have been suffering from a slight relapse in my pneumonia and a flu. The doctor does not believe this is the H1N1 flu, just a seasonal flu. Either way, I have felt just awful and even accepted a few days off of work. I never take the time off, [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 8:52pm EST
  by jskell911

• Need Canning Supplies? Now's The Time To Get Them Cheaply!

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  At least around here it is! I got everything pictured here for just $23.49. That's 2 dozen Quart jars, 2 4pks of fancy jelly pint jars, 3 boxes of Sure-Jel, 3 boxes of replacement lids, and 1 package of freezer jam jars. Not' [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 9:18pm EST
  by jskell911

• Are You Unwittingly Commiting Coupon Fraud?

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  I have seen the topic of decoding a coupon's barcode all over the place. Here on blogs, in some forums, and yeah even on some news articles. Basically, you are taught how to read a coupon's barcode to see if it'll work on a product that is a part of' [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 5:36am EST
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• Stockpile Series - Post Three - Why Stockpile

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  There are so many different reasons why people may decide to start a stockpile. My family subscribes to the thinking that by stockpiling, we allow ourselves to never pay full price for many items. When these items go on sale (better combined with coupons!) we stock up enough to last [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 10:49am EDT
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• Stockpiling Series - Post 2 - How To Stockpile When You Do Not Have A Lot Of Room

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  You have decided you would like to start a stockpile, but looking around you, you wonder where! You have no basement, pantry, or attic like some homes. Or you live in an apartment.
  
  This is a great stumbling block, I agree. But there are some creative ways to combat [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 1:07pm EDT
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• H1N1 In My Son's School & A Few Ideas

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  I am sure there has been at least a bit of this H1N1 near everyone at this point. We just received a letter announcing it's arrival from my son's school yesterday. For so many reasons, we are opting out of the vaccination for Jaycen (PLEASE NO BASHING ON THIS!). Yet, [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 10:06am EDT
  by jskell911