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Mega Swagbucks Day!

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I currently have $65 in Amazon gift cards that I earned through Swagbucks and all I did to get them was use the Swagbucks toolbar. I am not kidding. It truly is that simple.

So, start your (search) engines!

Today is Mega Swagbucks Day!! So if you are already signed up for Swagbucks, don’t forget to do your searches today!!

Want to know what Swag Bucks is all about? Read below!!

Swagbucks Nation is a website that rewards their members points which can be turned into gift cards from places such as Amazon, Lowes, Barnes & Noble and more!! You can earn points for searching the web, playing games, inviting friends, and for completing a lot of other special offers! I stick with the searches by using their toolbar but I know others who a very active in the Swag community.

If you are not already signed up for Swag Bucks, today would be a great day!! You will get extra points just for signing up HERE. Then do a few searches using their toolbar, and have a chance to win even bigger points, because it is Mega Swagbucks Day!

Just Go HERE and start earning those points. we are saving our points to trade in for gift cards to help with our Christmas shopping!

NEW Coupons.com Coupons

Check out these new coupons and grab them while you can!

  • $0.75 off on one Hormel Chili Master chili
  • $1.00 off one (1) HORMEL Refrigerated Entree.
  • $0.50 off any (2) HORMEL Premium Chicken Breast
  • $0.50 off two (2) HORMEL Bacon Toppings
  • $2.00 off any Bottled Hidden Valley Farmhouse Originals dressing
  • $1.00 off two boxes of Near East
  • Chilis Coupon Just Got Hotter!

    Sign up for Chili’s E-Mail Club and you can print a coupon for Free Chips and Queso. But the deal doesn’t stop there! Oh no! Did you say, “A free dessert would be nice?” Well, they heard you!

    Enter the last 4 digits of the credit card you use most often at Chili’s and receive a free brownie sundae dessert.

    This offer is going quick so print today. Current expiration date on the coupon is 9/23/2010!

    Best Price on Produce

    Do you know a good price on produce when you see it?  Maybe this list will help. 

    ITEM PRICE SIZE
    Bananas $0.29 lb
    Beans: Snap $0.89 lb
    Cabbage: Green $0.25 lb
    Cantaloupe $0.99 ea
    Carrots: Store Brand Baby $1.50 1 lb bag
    Celery $0.99 ea
    Cherries: California Sweet Red $3.99 lb
    Corn $0.10 ea
    Cucumbers $0.20 ea
    Grapes: White Seedless $0.88 lb
    Greens: Collards $3.99 2 lb bag
    Lemons $0.50 ea
    Lettuce: Iceberg $0.89 ea
    Lettuce: Leaf $0.89 ea
    Mushrooms: White Sliced $0.99 8 oz pkg
    Mushrooms: White Whole $0.99 8 oz pkg
    Nectarines $0.88 lb
    Onions: Green $0.50 ea
    Onions: Vidalia $1.49 lb
    Onions: Vidalia $5.99 5 lb bag
    Oranges: Juice $0.13 ea
    Oranges: Navel $0.50 ea
    Peaches $0.99 lb
    Peanuts: Green $0.99 lb
    Pears: D’Anjou $0.33 ea
    Peppers: Green Bell $0.33 ea
    Pineapples $1.69 ea
    Potatoes: Baking $0.69 lb
    Potatoes: Idaho $0.69 5 lb bag
    Potatoes: Red $0.33 lb
    Potatoes: Red $3.50 5 lb bag
    Potatoes: Sweet Red $0.89 lb
    Salad: Dole Caesar $2.50 6-12 oz
    Salad: Dole Romaine Hearts $2.50 3 ct
    Salad: Dole Spinach $2.50 6-12 oz
    Squash: Yellow $0.39 lb
    Squash: Zucchini $0.89 lb
    Strawberries $1.67 1 lb pkg
    Tomatoes: Grape $0.99 lb
    Tomatoes: Red Cluster on the vine $1.69 lb
    Tomatoes: Vine Ripe  $0.89 lb
    Watermelons: Seedless $2.99 ea

    NOTE: These prices are the lowest prices I have found when shopping for produce along the northern Gulf Coast.  Best prices may vary by region.  To print this list, click HERE.

    You can find advertisements for local produce stands in Thursday’s newspaper.

    See a lower price?  Have a best price for an item not listed?  Please leave us a comment.

    Introducing Penny’s Holiday Exchange

    holiday gift idea exchange shop

    Are you striving to make a little extra money around the holidays and have something creative you are making to sell? Are you looking for a unique gift ideas for family, friends, co-workers, teachers, or just about anyone?

    Penny’s Holiday Exchange is for YOU!

    ~ Sellers ~
    Leave a comment on this post with the following information:

    1. Your first name (required)
    2. Your email address (required)
    3. A description of the item or service you are offering with prices including any other charges such as delivery charges (required)
    4. A link to where potential customers can find more information or pictures of your work

    You may leave more than one comment if you have different items or services available. Please delete any comment if you should become overbooked or sold-out.

    ~ Buyers ~
    Browse the comments and contact the seller directly for more information or to place an order.

    DISCLOSURES:

    I, nor anyone associated with this site, receive any compensation for these services.  We will not be held responsible for any disputes.  Please practice your utmost business sense and manners.  Anyone found to be misrepresenting themselves will be reported to the appropriate authorities.

    Sunday Coupon Preview

    Want to know which coupons are available in this Sunday’s newspaper? Click HERE to find out.

    Why is this important and how can you use it to your benefit? If a coupon is available for something you KNOW you will need to stockpile, you can purchase extra newspapers, get in contact with friends who do not use coupons and ask for them to save their inserts for you or you can be ready to place your order with Coupon Clippers to have the coupons you need in before them end of the week.

    Watch Me Wednesday: How to Slice Bread

    How many times have you gone to a restaurant and they put a loaf of fresh bread on the table… Yummmm… and no one wants to be the one to slice it? Ha, ha!  Well, this is not me in the video but it is EXACTLY what I would say if I made one. You will be a bread-slicing pro after this.  Enjoy!

    If you are viewing this through the daily email digest, please click HERE to be redirected.

    Pampers Gifts to Grow Points

    This morning, I spent a little time searching the blogosphere for new Pampers codes and hit a small jackpot.

    WELCOME2PAMPERS – 50 points
    GTG5FREEPTS0810 – 5 points

    10 points each:
    GETSTARTEDNOW10
    GTGLEARNMORE089
    SEPFACEBOOK2010
    GTGCOUPONPOINTS
    GTGFIVEMONTHS10
    GTGGETREADYSOON
    GTGTENMONTHCODE
    CAREFORNEWBORNS
    LABORDAYFB92010

    If yu have yet to join the Pampers Village, you should do it HERE. Whether you have a child or not, you can earn gift cards, discounts, and magazine subscriptions by collecting codes. These codes can be found on packages of diapers, wipes and training pants or periodically are released over the internet.

    Guess What I Got in the Mail?

    I joined the Home Depot Garden Club a little while back and today I received several coupons in the mail, one of which was a Buy Two Mums, Get One Free! I love mums and mine did not survive the summer so I am pumped about this.

    If you have not joined the Garden Club, I encourage you to do so!

    Join the Garden Club and get money-saving offers and time-saving tips. Ask the experts questions, get savings delivered right to your inbox, and find the latest timely tips and regional advice. Sign up now for free. Click Here

    The Welcome Wagon

    save money, save time, balance life

    If you are new to our family, WELCOME! I am so glad that you are here.

    Feeling a little overwhelmed or do not know where to start? Let me help you by pointing you to the Online Classes tab at the top of the page. I strongly recommend that you begin with the Online Coupon Workshop and then work through Advanced Penny Pinching. If you struggle with the coupon lingo I use, you can find a decoder HERE.

    Want to know the best way to keep up without spending tons of time online each day? Subscribe! Put your email in the little box to the right and you can receive a daily digest of everything published here. Then, you can quickly scroll through the headlines and move on. Your email address is safe and will never be sold!

    Since I do not believe in reinventing the wheel, I do not post coupon match~ups or freebies and samples links very often.  If you are looking for GREAT coupon match~ups, I strongly recommend that you visit Southern Savers.  For wonderful freebies and samples, you should try Free Sample Frenzy.

    Each day brings new surprises but certain posts are predictable ~

    Monday

    • Monday’s Menus is where I make up a menu for the week from my stockpile
    • Beans & Rice gives you a yummy recipe that will not break the budget

    Tuesday

    • Tuesday Topics could be about anything related to frugal living
    • Saving More will give you a new idea or website to help you expand your savings

    Wednesday

    • Watch Me Wednesday is a great video-blog where you can see how Penny saves
    • The Welcome Wagon introduces new friends to our site

    Thursday

    • Sunday Coupon Preview tells you which coupons you can expect in your Sunday Paper
    • Best Deals on Produce provides you with a printable price list for spotting produce deals.

    Friday

    • Family Fun gives you projects and activities to enjoy with your family without spending a fortune
    • Weekend Calendar highlights family~friendly events happening along the Gulf Coast

    Saturday

    • Penny for Your Thoughts is a post related to whatever has been on my mind for the week and aims to be an encouragement, especially to parents
    • Saturday’s Sweet Treat highlights a reader’s recipe for a frugal family snack

    Sunday

    • “Sunday” is an inspirational post to (hopefully) lift your spirit

    You might also be interested in having a Free Coupon Workshop at your church or organization or signing up for private tutoring. You can find more information on these under the BOOKING tab at the top of the page.

    I am also available for speaking to homeschool and mothers groups in churches or other organizations.

    If ever you have any questions, do not hesitate to CONTACT ME.

    May God bless you out of the intentions of your heart as you seek to save money for your family!

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