Cheap Party Favor Idea

What a cute idea! See my little potted impatiens plant.

My husband and I attended a wedding on Saturday. At the reception, these cute little potted plants were placed around on the dining tables. .Every guest was allowed to take one home.

I thought that it was a neat idea for a party favor. These can be made very cheaply! The pot is only 2 1/2 inches tall. They would make great party favors for a wedding or anniversary. Also they could be used as a craft idea for a kids birthday party and every child would have a party favor to take home. When using for a kids party, I would skip the bow and tag. Instead let the kids use paint to decorate their pot.

Party favors don’t have to be expensive to be fun!

B1G1 Free Entree at T.G.I . Fridays

T.G.I. Fridays is offering a buy one entree get one free coupon. You can print it here. The offer is good through June 22nd and can be used on multiple visits.

CVS Deals 6/7 - 6/13

Not alot at CVS this week! Cheapsk8mom has a complete list of deals here. From that list, I think that these are the best deals:

Gillette Fusion or Venus Spa Breeze Razors $7.99 with $4 ECB.
- $4 coupon from 6/7 P&G insert
= Free after coupon and ECB. Limit 1 deal per card.

Bayer Contour Meters $14.99 get $5 ECBs
- $30/1 coupon from 3/1 and 3/22 RP inserts
= FREE plus $5 overage after coupons and ECBs

Kellogg’s Special K, Frosted Flakes, Mini Wheats, or NutriGrain Bars are B1G1 Free
Buy 2 to get one free
- 2 of the $1/1 from the 6/7 inserts
= about $0.80 cents each after coupons

Redbox Free Code

Yahoo! You can get a free Redbox rental with code DEVRY6268. The code is good through 6/8. I t can be used once per debit/credit card.

Haven't tried Redbox yet? It is so easy! Go to Redbox for details on how to rent and movies that are available.

Kmart is Doubling Coupons Starting Tommorrow

Most Kmarts are doubling coupons starting tomorrow! Check your local ad. You can double coupons up to $2 . There is a limit of 10 per person per day.

I went to Kmart today to check prices so I could be prepared for Sunday. Here are some the deals that I found:

Oust 3.29 - 2.00 coupon doubled = free
Band aids 2.49 - 1.00 coupon doubled = .49
Degree deodorant 2.49 - 1.00 coupon doubled = .49
Secret deodorant 2.69 - 1.00 coupon doubled = .69
Friskies Party Mix 1.99 - 1.00 coupon doubled = free
Temptations Cat Treats 1.69 - 1.00 coupon doubled = free
Ziploc bags Expandable Bottoms 1.99 - 1.00 coupon doubled = free

Let me know if you find some good deals too! Good luck!

Free Candy Friday from Mars

Just a reminder! It is free candy on Fridays from Mars candy! It is part of their Chocolate Relief Act. I love chocolate!

EVERY Friday through 9/25/09 , Mars is giving away a quarter million coupons redeemable for a free single-size package of any M&M’S Brand, Milky Way Brand, Snickers Brand, 3 Musketeers Brand, Twix Brand or Dove Brand product.

There is a limit of 1 coupon per email address each Friday AND a total limit of 4 coupons per household throughout the entire promotion. You can sign up here starting at 9am EST each Friday. The coupons will take about 6 weeks to arrive.

Be Proud of Using Coupons!!

I have been using coupons for forever. My mom used coupons and did refunds so it has always just been a part of my life. I actually have fun finding a great deal with my coupons. Now using coupons has become mainstream because of the economy. Still, though, some people look down on coupons or they just don't understand how much money you can save.

So if there is someone in your life who doesn't think that saving money with coupons is worth the effort, I have a little trick that I use. When they say coupons are not worth it, you take out your wallet. Drop a penny on the ground and say " Would you stop to pick up a penny?" Of course, they will laugh and say no. Then you say "I wouldn't either". Next, take a $1 bill out of your wallet and drop it on the ground. Ask them if they would stop to pick up a $1. Now almost everyone will say "Sure, I would pick up a $1". Then you can say " Coupons are like that $1 bill. They are found money. I save money on my grocery bill every week . Not using coupons is like walking past $1 bills all over the ground." Oh, yeah, remember to pick up your $1.

People also forget that coupons are tax free money. Every $1 bill in your wallet is what is left after taxes. Coupons are not taxed. By the time that you account for state taxes, federal income tax, and FICA, that $1 coupon is more like $1.50 in wages that you earn.

So be proud of using coupons and saving money! Everyday more people discover the financial benefits and fun of using coupons!

Free Light Smoothie at Orange Julius on June 19th

Calling all smoothie fanatics! Orange Julius has launched their new line of light smoothies. You can download a coupon for a free light smoothie on June 19th. Click here to print your coupon.

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For any reviews, I require a sample to be reviewed. I need to test the product myself so I can give an honest review. Also if applicable, I will show photos of the product being used. The sample will not be returned. I will point out the positive aspects of the product or service. If I cannot give a positive review, then I will contact you before making any comments. I will include a direct link to the company product site in my review.

Giveaways are a great tool to increase traffic to your site or to promote a new product. Giveaways will run fo ra minimum of 1 week. I prefer to have the company ship the product directly to the winner if possible. You can request that the reader visit your site and answer a question about your products or website. Unless otherwise discussed, most giveaways are held in conjunction with a product review.

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Reminder : Mail Your Blue Bunny Refund Soon

Did you purchase the Sedona or Aspen Blue Bunny ice cream treats last weekend? I did. I purchased the Sedona Double Chocolate Granola Sandwich. My daughter and I give the ice cream sandwiches a "Big Thumbs Up"! We really like them.

Now remember to mail your refund. It must be postmarked by June 10th. By mailing soon, you won't misplace the needed upc code and receipt.