My Old Girl!

I love that the weather has finally cooled down around here and me and my old girl can finally enjoy some time outdoors together.

Walmart: FREE Oreo 6 ct Packages!

Walmart sells the small 6 count packages of Oreo cookies for just 50¢ near the registers. Use the $1/2 Nabsico cookies or crackers coupon found here (No size restriction) to score 2 FREE packages! Actually, you should be able to score 4 packages for FREE since the print limit for the $1/2 coupon is two!

This will go great with the pie I'm making this weekend for my father-in-law's birthday.  I will post about that later.

Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic: Give and Get 30% Off Coupon

Need to finish up your Back To School clothing purchases? Or like me you can buy next seasons clothes at a fraction of the price. Check out this new 30% off at Gap, Old Navy, or Banana Republic printable coupon!

This coupon is valid through Sunday, August 29th, and can only be used in stores.

And the Winner is!

Congrats Heather Ransom.  You are the winner of the $50 Paperspring.com gift certificate.  I know you will enjoy this company as much as I did.

Bridal Shower

Here is the bridal shower that I hosted for my niece.  I thought I would share with you pictures of the shower.

 

Personalized Water Bottle Labels.

The Food

(Quiche, Asparagus Tart, Veggie tray, Fruit Tray, Blueberry Muffins, & Chicken Salad Sandwiches)

Chocolate cupcakes with personalized cookies (The Future Mrs. Dennis)

Take home boxes for the left over cupcakes.

The bride to be opening gifts.

Shopping Trip for the Week of 8/15 Deal Pic

Let me first say I am such a procrastinator.  I did my bargain shopping today which I hate doing because some of the items are already sold out but on the up side I wasn't going after very many things.  The only thing I didn't get was Right Guard deodorant at CVS that was on BOGO sale this week but I did get a raincheck and will get it next week.  Also, I could have went to Walgreen's and gotten it free there too but was too lazy.

CVS

Borden Milk (gallon) $2.99

Get $1 ECB
limit 2
Use $0.75/1 printable
Final Cost: $1.24

Target

Crayola Crayons 25¢/each

Staples

Sharpies $1

Groupon: $50 Gap Certificate Only $25!

I LOVE Gap!  Today on Groupon they are offering a nationwide deal today (available in EVERY city) it is a $50 Gap certificate for ONLY $25! That means you can get 50% off Gap apparel. You can also use your $50 certificate on sale items!

Fine print: Expires Nov 19, 2010. Limit 1/person. Valid in-store at US and Canada Gap stores only. Not valid @ Gap Outlet, Factory, Generation, online. Not valid for GiftCards, tax, or w/other offers. $50 minimum purchase. For use on any item in-store, including sale items

*Go here and login or sign up for a Groupon Account (if you haven’t already)

*Under “Visit More Cities” (top of site) find your city or one close to you.

*Click on it (since this is a nationwide deal, it doesn’t matter if you don’t live in the area)

*Click on “Buy” and complete your order

*Online Vouchers will show up in your account under “My Stuff” and then “My Groupons”

*Print your Voucher once your deal has been processed

*Note: you will have to wait until the minimum number of people sign up, then they’ll charge your card and send you a link to print your Groupon.

Build-A-Bear Workshop: $5 off $25 Coupon

There is a new printable coupon that will give you $5 off a $25 purchase at Build-A-Bear. The coupon expires 9/6/2010.

I've been wanting to do this with my daughter and now seems like the perfect time.

Free Subscription: Parenting Early Years

Click HERE to sign up for a free subscription to Parenting Early Years magazine. These usually go fast so I wouldn't wait!

Bridal Shower Invitations by Paperspring Review & Giveaway!

When Paperspring offered me a chance to review their product I was so excited.  As you all know I love paper goods.  Paperspring had sent me some samples and I knew they had excellent printing quality.  This is what I am always fearful of when I'm ordering online and can't see a hard copy of what their finished product looks like in print.  So trust me they look great.  What really put me over the top with this company was that they have a comment box on everything you order asking for specific requests or instructions.  For example, on the bridal shower invitation I was considering it was perfect except I wasn't crazy about the crown.  Well, guess what?  They took it off.  And me being picky as I am I also asked if they could center my address labels more and they kindly did that too.  I was ecstatic when I received them only 3 business days later.

Below you can see the actual invitation on the frame that will greet you as you walk into my home for my niece's bridal shower.  And here is a picture of my "address labels" repurposed as gift labels.   I can't say enough good things about this company their customer service is awesome, their products are gorgeous, and say HELLO to free shipping.  If you need any paper goods please stop by and consider Paperspring.com.  They are wonderful, trust me.

Paperspring is so fabulous they are sponsoring a $50 gift card to one of my readers.  Here's how to enter to win:

1. Visit Paperspring.com and leave a comment telling me what you like and what you would order if you won. Leave Your email for each entry so I can notify you if you are the winner!

(Additional Entries)

2. Become a follower of this blog

3. Place my blog button in your sidebar or somewhere on your blog.

4. Post about this give away on your blog and leave a separate comment with a link to your post. Your blog must be family friendly.

Giveaway ends 8/23/10! One winner will be randomly selected and notified by e-mail. The winner will have 72 hours to respond to the notification e-mail or another winner will be selected. Thanks Paperspring for giving me a gift card to facilitate my review and sponsoring this giveaway.

DIY Venue Map For Bridal Shower!

Here's the inspiration for the map I used. I was very happy with the final result and it really didn't take that long.  I was suprised that you used Powerpoint since it seems like everything these days uses Photoshop.  I did use Gimp for minor tweaking. 

Here is a picture of the invitation and the map that I placed inside.  I printed the map on cardstock bought at Hobby Lobby using my 40% coupon and rounded the corners with the corner rounder I already had that we are using for the programs.  Voila, a cute little map for people to be able to find my house.  This was very helpful since most of the guests were coming from out of town.

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$25 off $25 from Gardens Alive!!

When you request a FREE catalog, you will receive a $25 off a $25 purchase coupon with your catalog.  Well this is what is supposed to happen.  I ordered mine in early spring and didn't get this coupon.  But, last week I got another catalog in the mail and on the front was THIS coupon.  I can't wait to use it!

Amazon: 90% Off Diapers!!!

You see, the 20% off Amazon diaper purchase coupons available in the August Parents magazine (one-time use code starts with “A”), the August Parenting magazine (one-time use code starts with “X”), and the September Parents magazine (one-time use code starts with “W”) ARE actually stackable with one another!! Use the Amazon Coupon Book $1.50 Savings Linky (you may have to refresh the page a couple of times to get the coupon you want).  You can use one of each of these coupons per Amazon account. As you can see I didn't do this and could have saved $1.50 more.  Oh well.   Plus, you can combine these 20% off coupons with the 30% off Subscribe and Save diapers discount.

You can cancel the subscribe and save service at any time with absolutely no obligation or penalty. To do so just click here to manage your subscriptions and you can choose to change or cancel your subscriptions at any time. Easy as 1-2-3!

And not to overwhelm you anymore but there supposedly is a 4th coupon code in the September Parenting magazine starting with the letter "S" but I couldn't find my magazine.

I bought Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive Diapers, Size 2 (12-18 Lbs), Economy Plus Pack,

 152 Diapers for $4.00 or for FREE since I had gift certificates for Amazon from my Swagbucks account.

August issue of Parents Magazine: 20% Code starting with “A.” You can use one of these coupons on one box of diapers.

August issue of Parenting Magazine or Parenting, The Early Years: 20% Code starting with “X.” You can use one of these coupons on one box of diapers.

September issue of Parents Magazine: 20% Code starting with “W.” You can use one of these coupons on one box of diapers.

Hideaway Pizza 50% Off!

Hideaway Yum.  Here's my receipt for the promotion they are running confirming it does work!

Hideaway Pizza: Save 50% on Carry Out Orders when you order online!

Through August 15, you’ll save 50% on your on-line carry out order (up to $100) from Hideaway Pizza by entering promo code intro at checkout.

We love Hideaway Pizza!  Looks like we will be having pizza TONIGHT!

Target: $1/1 Bakery coupon & $1/1 Produce coupon = free products

Target just released another big batch of coupons including a $1/1 produce coupon. You should be able to use that on any small purchase of fruit or vegetables to get them free.

There’s also another hot Target coupon available for $1/1 any Bakery product. You should be able to use this to get free bagels, donuts or other Bakery products at Target.

Target: Juicy Juice 79¢ per 8 Pack!

There’s a new Nestle Juicy Juice coupon available. Click here to print a coupon valid for $2 off any Four Nestle Juicy Juice 64oz, 46oz, or Multi-pack Products! You’ll need to register or login and then update your profile to access this coupon. You can use this new coupon to get a great deal at Target…

Buy 4 Juicy Juice 8 ct Boxes $2.29 each
Total = $9.16
Use 4 $1/1 Target store coupons found here
Stack with the $2/4 coupon found here
Final cost only 79¢ per 8-pack!

Cold Stone Creamery: 2/$5 Ice Cream Creations!

Yummy! “Like” Cold Stone Creamery on Facebook and click on the “Coupon” tab to print a coupon valid for two Like It Size Create Your Own (ice cream + 1 mix-in) for only $5 total– just $2.50 each!

Target & Walmart: FREE Shout Wipes!

Target and Walmart both carry the Shout Wipe & Go travel size wipes (4 ct) in the travel size section. They are priced around $1 per pack. Use the new $2/2 coupon from the 8/8 SS to score two 4 packs for FREE!

Target: Play-Doh Ice Cream Shoppe (+ Free 4 Pack) ONLY $3!

Target has the Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe on sale for ONLY $8– down from $14.99! Plus, you’ll get a FREE 4 pack of Play-Doh ($1.99 value) when you purchase this item!

Go over here to play the Play-Doh You Can Win Sweepstakes! Enter the code KDN185UV9JN34 to play (no spaces before or after the code or it won’t work). A box will pop up where you can print a coupon for $5 off the Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shop (If a different coupon comes up, a new coupon will come up tomorrow just wait for the Ice Cream Shop one).

You can print this coupon multiple times (I printed 4).

Use this coupon at Target to score the Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe and a 4 pack of Play-Doh for ONLY $3!

I don't know about you but we have been attending lots of birthday's this summer and this is great to put back for those.

Walmart: FREE Sesame Street Fizzy Tub Colors!

Right now you can get FREE sesame street fizzy tub colors. This is a bricks coupon but I was able to print 5.

These would be great to put back for a stocking stuffer for Christmas time.

Sesame Street Fizzy Tub Colors (6 ct.) $0.98

Use the $1/1 coupon found here

Final cost FREE!