How Can You Save

Don't Wait To Clip Coupons Anymore

2009-09-25T11:54:00.002-04:00

Why Wait for the Sunday Paper? Print Free Coupons Anytime

Coupons.com is ready when you're ready to shop!! Use the link above, visit, sign up, print and SHOP! What a way to SAVE any day of the week!

Box Tops For Education

2009-09-24T09:56:00.002-04:00

I know we have all seen and heard about collecting Box Tops off certain products that we buy and I know you are wondering how will this help me SAVE, well, this site offers coupons and coupons are a way for us to SAVE.

While you are visiting this site for the coupons, while not sign up for their newsletter and start collecting the Box Tops for your local school. You don't have to have children in school to SAVE the Box Tops. In this day and time every school could use a little help and it only takes a second to clip the Box Top.

Don't forget while you're on the site, check out the coupons!

Click on the words Box Top(s) above or click here www.btfe.com

Hot Tamales Free Candy

2009-08-26T11:49:00.002-04:00

I did it again, I found another site for FREE candy. Visit Hot Tamales and play the Wheel of Fire game for you chance to win FREE candy.

Use the link above or go to www.hottamales.com, when the page loads, click on the Wheel of Fire game. Spin until you win. Once again, its addicting.

FREE is SAVING!!

Mike And Ike Candy Fun Game

2009-08-16T19:52:00.003-04:00

Since I have been so busy lately with my family and work life and have not had time to post much, I thought I would get back to business and start out with a Fun site. This site allows you to play a slot type of game for a chance to win FREE Mike and Ike candy. Now who couldn't use a FREE box of candy as a treat. Not much of a SAVINGS but FREE is FREE.

Simply go to MikeandIke.com, click on the powerup tab, then arcade. You will then see 3 games, you will want the last game, which is the slot game. Spin and Win! All you need to do is match 3 of the same candy packages for the win. Once you win, follow the instructions on the screen to redeem your prize.

Watch out, it is addicting.

Play and Earn Points

2009-07-16T17:48:00.003-04:00

I am always on the look our for sites that allow me to earn points that I can use towards FREE prizes, such as cash, merchandise or gift cards. I really like sites that allow me to earn these points while having fun at the same time, well, I found just that.

http://www.winster.com

Winster.com allows me to play FREE fun games and earn points at the same time that can be used towards gift cards and more. Everyone who signs up will get 200 FREE spins a day to use on any of the games on the site. Play the same game or switch games during your 200 spins. Watch your points grow.

For those of you who get serious and want more spins and benefits, can opt to sign up for either a Basic, Silver or Gold membership for a small fee.

Try it out, you will get addicted. Click the link above or use the link under my "Really Good Sites" The site is FREE and earning the prizes is a SAVINGS for you!

More Savings...

2009-07-06T11:24:00.004-04:00

Just can't get enough of those SAVINGS? Well, try www.savingsandcoupons.com and get your fill. This site offers Coupons and FREEBIES. Sign up for the FREE newsletters and emails so that you will always be up on the latest.

Use the link above or check out the link under my "Really Good Sites" section.

Free Catalogs

2009-06-17T11:35:00.002-04:00

Home Decor, Fashion, Pets, Toys, Children, Books and more, you can find it all at www.catalogs.com. The best part, they are FREE catalogs. You can sign up for one catalog or you can sign up for them all. All you have to do is fill in your name and address and they will be on there way to you and most catalogs offer you instant discounts for shopping with them right away.

Of course, you don't have to shop, if you are like me, I get most of the catalogs just to get some ideas for my own home or family. This is a SAVINGS to you.

You can use the link above or the link under my "Really Good Sites" section.

Kraft Foods

2009-05-16T11:52:00.004-04:00

I just got some awesome coupons from an awesome site and wanted to share my excitement with you. Visit KraftFoods!! or go to http://www.kraftfoods.com/

Once you get there, sign up for their newsletter so that you will be one of the first to know about their money SAVING coupons. The site also offers recipes, tips and hints and so much more.

This could be a big SAVINGS for you.

Enjoy!!

Just For The Ladies

2009-05-04T20:35:00.002-04:00

Have you ever wanted to try something but wasn't sure if you would like it or if it would work? or have you tried something and either you liked it alot or hated it and wanted everyone to know? Now you can do both for FREE!

SheSpeaks is the place for you to do both. Click on the link provided and read the How Does It Work Section or the FAQ's section and learn how you can sample or test products for FREE and then give your opinion or review whether it be good or bad.

The more you are involved in the site, the more chances you have of being asked to test a product. The products you test are yours to keep. All they ask is that you be honest in your answers. There is no money out of your pocket. That is a SAVINGS for you and its FUN.

www.shespeaks.com

Are You A Contest Junkie

2009-04-27T22:52:00.003-04:00

We all like to win FREE stuff, don't we? Check out LuckyContests where you can search a whole site of contests to enter. Who knows, YOU may get LUCKY!!

Reusable Shopping Bags

2009-04-15T22:14:00.002-04:00

I don't think there is a grocery store, department store or specialty store out there today that doesn't offer Reusable Shopping Bags. They usually cost between $.99-$1.50 and have the stores logo on the front.

I am all for the Reusable Bags and SAVING the earth, but some of the reusable bags don't seem any stronger than the usual plastic bags our groceries are packed in and are not worth the price. $.99 doesn't seem like much but in today's economy we all want to SAVE as much money as we can but still feel like we are contributing to SAVING the earth.

While cleaning out my closet, I came across the perfect solution. I found two large fabric bags that I used for our trips to the beach, holding 3-4 body towels and extras or on our vacations where they were used to hold my showering items and change of clothes when using shower houses. I already owned them so I didn't need to buy anymore bags and they were big enough to hold more than your usual plastic bags or the reusable bags you can buy at the stores. I bet if you look around your house you probably have a beach bag of some type that you can use as well.

It's Simply Delicious

2009-04-08T11:21:00.002-04:00

I have been at it again. In my search for some new recipes to try, I found another site which offers many resources for Meal Ideas, Meal Planning and Recipes on a budget.

This site also offers us what we are all looking for SAVINGS. SAVINGS in the form of coupons and specials. With the economy in as slump, everyone can use all the SAVINGS we can get.

Click SimpleAndDelicious to be taken directly to the website or you can use the link under my "Really Good Sites" section. When you get there, don't forget to register.

Free Toothpaste

2009-03-27T19:42:00.003-04:00

This offer won't last long so hurry... just go to www.tryarmandhammer.com

Coupons and More

2009-03-19T14:18:00.002-04:00

I used to consider myself a pretty good coupon and deal finder, but that was before I found TheCouponMom website. If you have never checked out this site before, now is the time.

TheCouponMom site has done all the work for you. They find all the latest coupons, FREE samples, FREE offers, discounts and deals from just about every store out there to include grocery stores, department stores, drug stores, specialty stores and more and pass those SAVINGS on to you.

You can check them out for yourself by clicking on the links within this post or by clicking the link under my "Really Good Sites" section.

Enjoy and Happy SAVINGS!

Empty Butter Containers

2009-03-07T18:36:00.004-05:00

To get the most out of the products we use, most of use will use any means necessary to scrape out the last bit. That's great, but from now on when you think you have scraped all you can out of your butter containers and feel it is time to throw away the container, STOP! Look inside the container, I bet there is still a little bit of butter left to be had. Let me share a quick tip with you.

I no longer throw away those so called empty containers, but store them in my freezer. Why? I use them to store leftover vegetables after dinner is finished. Leftovers such as carrots, peas, corn, green beans and potatoes and the list goes on. I can either freeze the left overs or place them in the fridge for use with another meal. When I am ready to use the leftovers, I simply place the container in the microwave, heat and serve. Placing the container in the microwave will melt any leftover butter in the container and season my vegetables at the same time.

This is a huge SAVINGS to you.

Bounty Paper Towel Offer

2009-03-03T10:29:00.003-05:00

Free Site

2009-02-27T15:03:00.005-05:00

For those of you who like FREE samples, try YesAll4Free where you can see all the latest FREEBIES offered. While there sign up for their FREE newsletter so you will never miss out on a FREEBIE. Lots of SAVINGS for you.

You can click the link below or use the link under my "Really Good Sites" section.

http://www.yesall4free.com/

Walmart Has Freebies Online

2009-02-17T16:49:00.002-05:00

If you already like Wal-Mart, then you will like them even more now. You can get FREEBIES from Wal-Mart online. Just go to WalMart.com or click on Wal-Mart and under "See All Departments" click on "In Stores Now" and you will be able to see all the FREE samples and trials that you can sign up for. These samples will give you the chance to test out a product before spending the money on an item you may not like. This will SAVE you money.

Its as simple as that. Enjoy!!

For The Children..... And Some Of You Adults

2009-02-08T19:50:00.003-05:00

Have your children or yourself tried the new Chocolate Banana Split Pop Tarts? Haven't heard of them. Well now is your chance to be the first to hear about new flavor releases, receive FREE samples, get product coupons (to include one for those Chocolate Banana Split Pop Tarts), access to specials and promotions and values and offers.

All you need to do is click POPTARTS and sign up for your FREE membership. The process is painless only takes a minute or so. The user ID and password you create will also allow you to sign into other Kellogg's sites as well.

The FREE samples and coupons will be a SAVINGS in your pocket.

Your Cents Worth

2009-02-05T21:05:00.002-05:00

I have been on the hunt again for more SAVINGS and found another site for you to try out. This newest site Family-Cents is your site for coupons, quick tips and recipes. This site also offers a newsletter, just visit the site and sign up using your email address.

Right At Home - Savings Site

2009-01-23T18:59:00.002-05:00

Want an awesome site for SAVINGS? I have just the site for you. RightAtHome This site offers you the following:

a free monthly newsletter filled with ideas for your home
exclusive money saving coupons
chances for prizes
and so much more

You must register online but the process is simple and painless. Once you register you will start receiving your SAVINGS!!

Shopping Online

2009-01-19T16:40:00.003-05:00

Yes, you can SAVE money by shopping online.

The price of neccessities and wants continue to rise on a daily basis and although gas prices have dropped considerably in the past few months, it is still more than some of us can afford to pay, therefore we have to look at any means possible in SAVING money and one of those ways is to shop online.

First, if you are shopping online, you are SAVING gas by not driving and unless you going for one specific thing you visit more than one store during a single trip.

Second, shopping online allows you to comparison shop before making an impulse decision and regretting it later. You can either visit your favorite stores website or google the item, which will bring up several options.

Third, alot of stores offer online deals only which can mean greater SAVINGS.

Fourth, some stores will offer free shipping with a dollar limit purchase.

Try Ebates.com, where you can SAVE and EARN money while shopping online at most of your favorite stores.

Shop Walgreens

2009-01-09T21:59:00.002-05:00

For those of you who like coupons and rebates, I have the store for you. Shop Walgreens! Did you know that Walgreens allows you to use manufacturer coupons and store coupons for the same item? That's double SAVINGS!

Did you also know that Walgreens also offers Rebates? Every month Walgreens offers an EasySaver Catalog. Just visit www.walgreens.com or click here - Walgreen Offers to print or view the current rebate offers. Please make sure that you read and follow the Terms and Agreement carefully to receive your rebate.

Why not make a little money on the items you would normally buy anyway?

New Site Links

2009-01-04T19:23:00.003-05:00

I hope everyone had a Wonderful Holiday and A Happy New Year! I took a little time to myself and family the past few days and pretty much ignored everything else, but its time to get started on another year of SAVINGS.

To start the year off right, I added some links under my "Really Good Sites" for you to visit. Quality Health, Vocal Point, and MyPoints. I may have already posted about one or two of them but wanted to make sure for those of you who missed the post or for those of you who needed a reminder you would have the link at your fingertip.

Don't forget to take a look at some of the other "Really Good Sites"

Lets make a goal for ourselves to start SAVING! Happy New Year!!

Free Humidifier

2008-12-27T17:37:00.004-05:00

Want a little extra moisture in the air throughout your house and SAVE on your electric bill at the same time, you can do it by hanging up your laundry inside your house instead of using your dryer. The wet clothes will slowly put moisture into the air as they dry, serving as a FREE humidifier and by not using your dryer you are SAVING a huge amount on your electric bill.

Another plus to hang drying is that your clothes don't fade or shrink as fast.

Soap Scum Problem

2008-12-26T20:53:00.002-05:00

If you are tired of scrubbing soap scum off your shower walls, shower stall or bath tub, I have a simple trick for you. Start using liquid soap or shower gel and avoid using bar soap. Bar soap leaves behind a film, which if not cleaned daily eventually turns to hardened soap scum. Switching to liquid soap or shower gel, not only leaves your shower and tub soap scum FREE but leaves your skin FREE of soap residue. This will also SAVE you time when cleaning.

Proctor And Gamble Offer

2008-12-16T16:17:00.002-05:00

In a post back in October, I talked about the Proctor and Gamble site that offered tips and tricks for cleaning and taking care of your home and family and FREE household samples. Today, I want to let you know about their latest SAVINGS offer.

Buy $50 in Proctor and Gamble products and receive $120 in coupons by mail. This is a limited time offer so hurry.

Click Here to find out more.

Scrubbing Bubbles - Seen On TV

2008-12-12T10:17:00.003-05:00

Just a quick note:

If you like Scrubbing Bubbles for your cleaning needs, then CLICK HERE or go to ScrubbingBubblesOffer.com to print out some very valuable coupons. This offer was shown on TV.

Enjoy...

Get Paid For Reading Emails

2008-12-07T13:20:00.004-05:00

Have you heard of or read about getting paid to read your email and wondered - Is it true? and if it is true - Can you make alot of money doing so? Well, the answer is yes and no? I have two sites I will share with you. The two sites offer pretty much the exact same things but you can sign up for both. The sites work by sending you emails with offers from other websites, that you read, then confirm that you have read. It is your choice as to whether you want to sign up for that offer or not. Just for reading the offer and confirming that you have read you will receive 2-3 cents credited to your account. Each offer has a designated amounted which varies according to the offer and if you sign up for the offer you will receive that amount as well. credited to your account. The sites offer other options for earning money as well, such as surveys, cash offers, shopping and playing games. You can cash out once you have reached each sites established goal and they will send a check. Not a big money maker, but it is a way to earn FREE cash for doing nothing more than reading your emails. The money you earn can be SAVED for a rainy day. You can sign up by clicking here Inboxdollars or Sendearnings or on the buttons under my "Really Good Sites".

Free E-Letter From Santa

2008-11-28T19:36:00.003-05:00

How many of you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or just know of any child who has written to Santa their wish list? Wouldn't it be nice if Santa could reply back? Well, he can, with your help.

IdentityDirect is offering you that chance. All you have to do is click the button under my "Really Good Sites", fill in the questionare, hit submit and the letter will be emailed to you for you to print out or if you like, for a small fee they can mail it directly to you.

Or, you may choose to click the link below and visit IdentityDirect where you will find over 500 items to personalize with any childs name. Personalized items make wonderful gifts and make any child feel special. IdentityDirect offers FREE shipping and discounts. This is a SAVINGS for you.

Over 500 Personalized Christmas Gifts for children from Identity Direct – FREE Shipping over $50

Website For Your Health

2008-11-22T20:05:00.003-05:00

If you are looking to improve your life and learn a healthy way of living, click here HealthExpressions or use the link under my "Really Good Sites". This site is full of healthy living tips and hints, recipes, coupons, samples and so much more. Sign up for the monthly newsletter and become a member. What have you got to lose?

This site will not only SAVE you money but could SAVE your health.

Reusing Sponges - Quick Tip

2008-11-21T20:01:00.004-05:00

Instead of throwing your sponges away after only one or two uses, try washing your sponge in either the washing machine or the dishwasher. I like to use the "chore boy sponges" wrapped in the mesh like material because they tend to last longer and won't fall apart easily and they can be thrown in the washing machine with my towels. If I have used one of the sponges on a heavily soiled item, I will immediately stick it in my dishwasher and let it wash with the daily dishes. I do not recommend this tip for any sponge that is already falling apart as the pieces may come loose and clog your machines. By washing my sponges, I get a little bit longer cleaning life out of them and that SAVES me money by not having to buy so many sponges.

StartSampling's Helpful Hints

2008-11-14T18:39:00.004-05:00

Check out StartSampling.com, where you can sign up for FREE samples, tips, hints and tricks for everday use as well as recipes and so much more. Above is just a sample of what you will find. This website is geared towards SAVING you time and money.

You can also earn Tryer Miles for signing up, requesting samples, referring freinds and just for visiting the site. These miles can be redeemed for gifts, which is a bonus to all the goodies you will find on this site.

Buy With An Incentive

2008-11-13T20:12:00.002-05:00

With the economy in such a mess these days, I have noticed that most stores are now offering incentives to shop with them and one common incentive is a FREE Gift Card with purchase. I have seen some stores offering the FREE Gift Cards in amounts starting as low as $5 and some as high as $50. These FREE Gift Cards can be used as gifts for someone on your shopping list. A $5 - $10 gift card is excellent for a child's stocking stuffer or even as a gift alone. The higher amount gift cards can be used for anyone from a teen to an adult. Using these FREE Gift Cards as gifts will SAVE you money. Check your local Sunday newspaper for the current weeks ads and compare.

Magazine Subscriptions

2008-10-31T21:01:00.003-04:00

Still don't know what to get that certain someone who seems to have everything already, or that hard to buy for relative, or maybe its a neice or nephew that you don't really know much about, well try a magazine subscription.

Magazine subscriptions make the perfect gift because they keep on giving each month or week they are delivered. Now that November is here and the Christmas holiday is fast approaching, you can find magazines that will offer you discounts or free gifts. Most magazines will also send your recipient a nice card letting them know that they will be receiving a subscription courtesy of you. Magazine subscriptions SAVE you time and money.

An example of this: While standing in line at the grocery store the other day, the cover of Family Fun magazine caught my eye, so I purchased the magazine. Later that evening, I began looking through the magazine when one of those little index sized subscription cards fell out and it read "2 subscriptions for the price of 1" and the price was only $14.95 for 10 issues. This is a SAVINGS!! Perfect for me, as I will now be able to cross off two moms on my Christmas list. This gift will not only benefit the moms but also the children in the house.

Need help finding the right magazine, use the link under my "Really Good Sites" This site has magazines for everyone.

Magazines: The GIFT That Gives ALL YEAR Long.

Out Of Town

2008-10-30T19:29:00.003-04:00

I must apologize to everyone, I was out of town for a week and forgot to drop a post to let you know. I am now back and will get back to my search for Money and Time SAVING, tips, hints, tricks and websites and of course those FREEBIES. In the meantime, check out my "Really Good Sites" links and buttons. Thanks for your patience.

Green Website

2008-10-21T13:12:00.003-04:00

I'm sharing with you today, a website, that I stumbled across in my hunt to bring you SAVINGS. TasteForLife - This site offers you a variety of Health, Wellness and Green Living Advice such as:

Recipes
Free Samples
Product Reviews
News Articles
Tips, Hints and Tricks For Everyday Living

Simply click here TasteForLife or use the link under my "Really Good Sites" section to sign up and begin your SAVINGS.

New Sample Site

2008-10-14T17:36:00.003-04:00

I am always on the lookout for sites that offer FREE Samples to help me SAVE money and I have found a new one that I would like to share with you. We all know the Proctor&Gamble name, as they are the home of such items as Tide, Downy, Cascade, Pampers and so much more. Clicking on this link Proctor&Gamble will take you to their home page where you can sign up to receive newsletters via email, request FREE samples, get coupons, enter sweepstakes and learn more tips, hints and tricks for your everyday situations. You may also use the link under my Really Good Sites list.

Coupon Sharing

2008-10-10T16:01:00.003-04:00

We all know that we can SAVE money using coupons but what if we could SAVE a little time also. A majority of us who use coupons probably get them out of the Sunday newspaper. Well I have another way for you to get coupons. Of course you can search the web, as there are many sites that offer printable coupons. (I will list some of those later), but what about coupon sharing. Coupon sharing is just that, sharing. Coupon sharing is where you, your family, your friends or a group of any type get together and share or swap coupons. If you cant find a Coupon Share Group in your area, start one yourself. Its not a necessity to have a group, start with you and your best friend or your neighbor but the more the merrier and the more coupons to select from. I personally swap with a coworker and a friend who lives out of town, so our only expense is the cost of a stamp. Swapping can take place at anytime, in passing or a gathering at someones home where you can swap and eat. With everyone pitching in coupons you are SAVING time by not having to clip them yourself and you are SAVING money from all the coupons you have acquired.

Easy Taco Dip

2008-10-05T21:41:00.004-04:00

Today I am going to share a simple recipe that you can throw together quickly and easily. This recipe will SAVE you time in the kitchen and can be used on any occasion such as last minute BBQ's or just snacking around the house.

Easy Taco Dip

16 oz Cream Cheese
8 oz Sour Cream
1 pkg Taco Seasoning
Shredded Cheese
Lettuce Chopped
1 Tomato Diced Small
Dipping Chips - your choice

Mix together your cream cheese and sour cream (I use my hand mixer) until well blended
Add your taco seasoning (using hand mixer) until well blended
Spread your mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 9 dish of any type (glass, stone, plastic)
Layer your last 3 ingredients - cheese, lettuce and tomato on top to your preference (no limit)
Now dip away with the chips of your choice

HINT - I use a plastic Rubbermaid container w/lid purchased at the dollar store (SAVINGS), this way I can easily cover the dish for storage in the refrigerator if there should be left overs.

Children And Medication

2008-09-30T20:34:00.004-04:00

I want to share a little trick that my grandmother used on me when I was a little girl to get me to take medication, especially pills. I was reminded of this in a recent conversation and wanted to pass it on.

Applesauce - My grandmother would take my pills, smash them up and mix them in applesauce when I wasn't looking. I would eat the applesauce and never knew the difference. If your child doesn't like applesauce, find something they do like, perhaps its peanut butter, pudding or even yogurt. Remember, if you trying this with liquid medication, make sure you are using something that can hide the color of the liquid as well as the taste.

This trick really doesn't SAVE you any money but will SAVE you time and your patience.

Edible Deal

2008-09-27T13:04:00.007-04:00

With the holiday season coming quickly, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years you will notice that a few of my blogs have already been and will be dedicated to different ways of SAVING you money and time on holiday gifts and decor.

My latest find is downright DELICIOUS - "Davids Cookies"!! Cookies sound great don't they, but "Davids Cookies" is more than just cookies.
They also offer the following:

Brownies
Pies
Cakes
Scones
Gift Baskets
Cookie Of The Month
Cookies (Pre-made and Dough)

"Davids Cookies" offers gifts for the holidays. Right now you can find goodies dedicated to Halloween. One of my favorite items at the moment is the - Cookie Play Dough - which comes in a pack of 4 colors (red, yellow, blue, green). Since the dough is already colored for you, this will SAVE you time in the kitchen and will allow you to let your imagination go wild with designs. The colored dough will come in handy for myself around the Christmas holiday when making ornament cookies. This dough also makes the perfect afternoon craft for children, just grab a few cookie cutters, some candy sprinkles and find a surface they can work on and you have a whole afternoon of fun and giggles. And moms, there is no problem if the little one decides to sample a bite or two.

The best part of all - FREE Shipping all the time, not just a limited time. So go ahead and order a Gift Basket or two for family and friends, the SAVINGS will roll in. Use the link provided below or under my "Really Good Sites"

David's Cookies - Free Shipping Every Day!

Yard Sales

2008-09-19T21:39:00.004-04:00

Tips For A Successful Yard Sale

Advertise - Signs, signs and more signs. Place more than one sign at the ends of your street so that traffic coming in both directions will be able to see them. Ask your local grocery store, gas station, post office and any other local business if you can tack up a flyer containing the information regarding your yard sale. Tell all of your friends and coworkers and have them tell all of their friends and coworkers. Put your signs up a day or two in advance.
Information - Make sure your signs and flyers contain all the pertinent information such as the day, date, time, address, directions and items. If you are selling furniture, write that on the sign. Sometimes people are looking for certain items and if you place your signs out early they are more likely to make a note to come by your yard sale. Put arrows on your signs pointing the way. If you live on a long or winding road, make sure you put such things as "first house on the right" or "blue house on left".
Pricing - Starting a few days prior to your yard sale, start gathering all of the items you intend to sell and start pricing them. Make sure you are not over pricing, this is a yard sale and you are trying to get rid of the items. Be ready to haggle on the price, once again this is a yard sale and you are looking to get rid of your items. Most people are looking for a bargain and if you items are too high priced, close to the price you paid for the item or you are not willing to wheel and deal you will be stuck hauling your items back into the house.
Set Up - Make sure you have enough tables to showcase all of your items. If you will be selling clothes, make sure you have them properly showcased. Tie some string, wire or line up so that you can hang the items on hangers for better viewing. Have all of your items ready on display by the time you have advertised that your yard sale starts. Have on hand bags or boxes for your customers to carry their goodies home with them.
Earlier The Better - Most people like to yard sale early in the morning before the sun gets up and gets hot. Plan to start your sale early in the morning. Early bird gets the worm.
Money - Get yourself a small cash box or an apron with pockets to hold your money. Make sure that you have enough change on hand, such as ones, quarters and maybe a few fives for the big spenders.
Friends/Family - Invite a friend or family member to bring their items to sell. The more items, the more people will hang around and look. It also gives you company during those slow moments. Remember, you are trying to get rid of your stuff, so don't be tempted to purchase your friend/family members items.

If you follow those simple little tips, you will have a successful yard sale. The money you make can be SAVED for a rainy day or used to purchase all new items to take the place of the ones you just sold. Happy Selling!!!!

Gifts On A Budget

2008-09-14T20:39:00.005-04:00

In my search for finding holiday, birthday and any occasion gifts on a budget, I came across The Lakeside Collection website. There I was able to find some one of a kind gifts that I couldn't find anywhere else for great SAVINGS. I even found a gift for our dog. I placed a small order with them to make sure I was dealing with a reputable company and am happy to report that I was and do plan to order in the future. I happened to order an item that was out of stock and was immediately notified prior to the shipping of my order instead of having to learn that when my items arrived. My items arrived safe and sound within two weeks of the order and were packaged well. You can view the catalog online or have one delivered to your home. You may also order online, by mail or phone, the choice is yours. If you want to get a jump on your Christmas shopping, then this is a great place for you to get started.

For Holidays, Birthdays or any day find it at lakeside.com

Buttons And Links

2008-09-10T19:43:00.000-04:00

This site was started because of my love for SAVING and SHARING. I also started this site because of all the run around or dead sites out there. I was tired of clicking on sites that often lead to vulgar sites or to sites that just didn't exist anymore at all. I was also tired of receiving the spam or junk mail just for visiting a site.

Every link or button on my site has been tried and tested by myself personally. I also recheck each link and button often to verify that it is still leading to the site intended and is not showing as a dead site or leading to any other site.

Thank you for your taking the time to look over my site. Leave a comment or feedback anytime.

Books As Gifts

2008-09-09T18:33:00.000-04:00

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I know its only September but its never too early to get started, especially if you have a large family or lots of friends. If your list contains anyone who loves to read, is learning to read or a little one who loves a good bedtime story then I have a way for you to SAVE money on your shopping list.

Join a book club! I did... I researched several book clubs and found that most of them offer you FREE books or FREE shipping just for joining. That's a big SAVINGS!! The book club I ultimately joined gave me 4 FREE books, DISCOUNTED shipping, a FREE tote bag and I only have to buy 2 more books at regular price in the next year. There are several book clubs out there for you to choose such as - Crafters Clubs - Children Clubs - Cooking Clubs - Sports Clubs - Mystery Clubs - Romance Clubs and in the next few days I will be posting links to some of their websites.

Now for the SAVING part... Use your FREE books as gifts. They can be used for Birthdays as well as Christmas. With my 4 FREE books, I was able to cross off 2 people on my list by giving them 2 books a piece. You can do the same. Check it out.

Cleaning Out Book Clutter

2008-09-02T22:07:00.000-04:00

I started buying books for my daughter almost from the time she born. I spent a fortune at my local grocery stores buying the books of the week, yes all 20 volumes sometimes, and I spent another fortune during the elementary years buying books from the monthly scholastic forms that came home in the book bag. I volunteered at the School Book Fairs where yes, I bought even more books. When my daughter got a little older she turned to reading chapter books, where once again, I spent a fortune on Nancy Drew Mysteries and more. I then had to spend a small fortune buying book shelves and storage totes for all these books to have a place.

One day, I just couldn't take it anymore. I had to get rid of some of the books. I passed along what I could to whoever would take them, but I was still left with quite a few books. I called my local library and asked if they took donations. They did but only took books in good condition, so for the next hour or so I went through my daughters entire book collection and pulled out her favorites to keep, threw away the worn and torn ones and boxed up what was left. I took the boxed up books down to my local library.

The librarian gave me a paper which contained the total number of books I donated and an estimated price for all the books. This gave me a little SAVINGS on my taxes for that year.

If you have any books that you can't use or don't need anymore, call up your local city library or the nearest school to you and see if they allow for donations, I can bet you they wont turn you down. Funding for new books too often takes a back seat. Donating the books helps declutter your home and SAVES you space.

Fun Survey Site

2008-08-28T17:34:00.000-04:00

Have you tried any of those survey sites that promise "Make Tons Of Money In Your Spare Time Doing Surveys Online"? I have. Have you seen some of those survey sites that show you the "supposed"checks that have been earned by some of their members? I have. Have you signed up for some of those sites? I have. How many times have you wasted your time starting a survey only to learn 20 questions in that "Sorry You Don't Qualify". I have..

Let me SAVE you from those sites and tell you about a site that I have been doing now for over 2 years. This site offers you the opportunity to earn points for completing surveys, which can then be turned into cash and prizes. This site is a bit different though, as they only send you surveys that 99% of the time you are already qualified for and if by that 1% chance you don't qualify, you still get the points offered in the beginning. Depending on the survey and the answers that you give, you can qualify in the middle of a survey for more points for continuing on the subject and answering more questions. Once you are established with them, you may be asked to participate in surveys by mail or you may be asked to sample an item at home and complete and online survey. My husband and I are involved in one of the in home surveys now. All of this offers you the opportunity to earn points as well. Every 1000 pts = $10! They add up fast and you can redeem at anytime after earning 1000 pts.

This is by no means a get rich quick scheme but it is fun and it is a site that you can trust. You can sign up here or use the link under my "Really Good Sites" to get started.

Collect The Rain

2008-08-24T09:12:00.000-04:00

Do you pay a water bill? Start SAVING money by collecting the rain. Get yourself a decent size rain barrel or some type of bucket that you can put a lid on top of to keep out bugs and trash. When it rains, remove the lid and let the rain collect inside.

What can you do with the water you have collected? You can SAVE money by not using your current water source when you water such things as:

inside plants
outside plants
gardens and yards
or washing the dog

I can tell you from my own personal experience, that by doing this I can keep my water bill between $20 and $25 a month (on occasion it has been less than $20) for a family of 3 very active adults. Give it a try, every little bit counts.

Hang It Up

2008-08-22T13:17:00.000-04:00

Instead of throwing your clothes in the dryer, hang them up. If you have enough room somewhere in your yard, put up a clothes line. Your clothesline doesn't have to be the fancy two to four liner and it doesn't have to be permanent in the ground. Grab a line/rope of any type and tie it between two trees as I have done in my yard. By doing this I SAVED on materials, with my only out of pocket expense being the clothes pins and line (both of which were found at the dollar store).

Those of you who live in apartments or condos or just don't have enough yard, don't fret, you too can still hang up your clothes. Most department stores carry fold up clothes lines, that when opened do not take up very much room. You can also try RV supply stores for fold up, on the go, clothes lines as well.

What is the biggest benefit of hanging up your laundry? SAVING MONEY!! SAVING on:
- electric bill
- clothes - they will not have that already worn ten times look and need to buy new ones
- you wont be heating up your house by using the dryer in turn running the air conditioner
- dryer wear and tear

If you are not so sure about hanging your clothes out, start small. Try hanging up your towels, your sheets or comforter, your jeans and move on from there. TIP - when hanging clothes outside, check them often and pull them in when they are dry. This will keep the fresh laundry smell and soft touch in them. Leaving them hanging on the line for several hours after they dry can result in rough, outdoorsy smelling clothes.

Credit Card Statements

2008-08-19T19:40:00.000-04:00

How many of you receive your credit card statements either by postal mail or email/online and just automatically make a payment without looking at or just barely glancing at your statement? STOP!! Mistakes are made everyday and lets face it those credit card companies want to get every dime out of you that they can.

From first hand experience - Most of my credit card statements come via email/online and normally I pay them myself but on this one occasion my husband decided he wanted to sit with me. (I think he wanted to see if I had spent anything without telling him) As I was paying one of our credit cards online the current statement came up on the computer screen and my husband noticed a charge for $14.99 for a credit report company. We both looked at each other and asked "what did you buy?" Neither of us could recall having done this, so we called our credit card company immediately and explained the situation. Come to find out this was the second month we had been charged this amount and I never bothered to look at my statement carefully the previous month or I would have caught it then. The customer service rep was a great help, she not only credited us back the month that we caught but she credited us back the previous month I missed and the finance charge for both months. We had to answer a few questions so that the credit card company could investigate but it was worth it.

Always take the time to thoroughly review your credit card statements every month. It wouldn't hurt to check your monthly utility statements as well. Doing this will not only SAVE you money but SAVE you the time it takes to call and straighten it all out. Some companies may not be as nice as our credit card company.

Eco-Friendly Tips

2008-08-16T12:36:00.000-04:00

Have you jumped on the GREEN band wagon yet? What are you waiting for? 1.2..3... and JUMP!

Idealbite is the place for you. Learn how to go GREEN and SAVE the fun and easy way. All tips are eco-friendly, good for SAVING the environment as well as for SAVING you money. Signing up is FREE and is as easy as providing your email address and nothing more. Start your daily tip subscription now by clicking HERE or using the Sign up link under my "Really Good Sites" list.

Coloring Fun

2008-08-12T21:22:00.000-04:00

In a previous post I talked about looking for FREE coloring pages and crafts for kids that I could print out and send to my niece and today I stumbled upon another site that should be familiar to everyone. Crayola.com - this site is full of FREE coloring pages, crafts, activities and lesson plans for children of all ages. CrayolaStore.com also offers online shopping.

Registration is FREE and will entitle you to 15% off the first order you place with them through the CrayolaStore. Wow, what a SAVINGS! You may also sign up for their monthly newsletter.

You can get started by going to Crayola.com or clicking on the link under my "Really Good Sites" list.

For The Little Ones In Mind

2008-08-07T19:41:00.000-04:00

I just happen to be the Aunt to one of the greatest little girls in the world, but unfortunately I also live several hours away and do not get the opportunity to visit with her as often as I would like. It just so happens that this little girl loves to receive cards and packages in the mail and is very grateful for whatever she gets. I am constantly on the lookout for things to send her, but with the rising cost of gas and groceries I am always looking for ways to SAVE on the things I buy and send her. I decided to search online and in my search I found Lil-fingers.com. This is an excellent site geared towards little ones. They have so many FREE activities, coloring pages and crafts for you to choose and print. Check them out at the following link.

Lil'" Fingers Storybooks, Games and Activities
Lil' Fingers is a storybook site for toddlers with educational games, storybooks and coloring pages. Free toddler stories, activities & holiday sections are designed with bright colors & big buttons for little fingers.

Earning Free Gift Cards

2008-08-05T15:23:00.001-04:00

Everyone loves Gift Cards, Right? Whether you like to give or receive Gift Cards, how does earning FREE Gift Cards sound? If you have 5 minutes to spare each day or every other day, you can earn FREE Gift Cards just like me.

Quizpoints.com is the answer for you. Membership is FREE and you will get a 50 point bonus just for signing up. You only need to earn 500 points to start redeeming at the first level - $10 Gift Cards. Quizpoints.com offers bonus points for completing 15 surveys a month and 10 points for referring your family and friends. They also offer other options for earning points.

The Gift Cards earned can be used for yourself or for giving to others. Earning FREE Gift Cards can help SAVE you on your Christmas or Birthday shopping.

Quick Tip - Floor Cleaning Solution

2008-08-03T15:39:00.000-04:00

Do you have a problem keeping your floors or hard wood floors clean? I have a simple solution for you. "Ammonia" - Get yourself a mop and a mop bucket and mix a cup of ammonia with a gallon of water. Using this solution will deep clean any floor surface you may have and make them shine. Ammonia will also strip any wax buildup you may already have on your hard wood floor. Always make sure to ring out your mop thoroughly to avoid excess water on the floor which can in turn cause your floor to buckle. Ammonia can also be diluted with water and used in spray bottles to clean counter tops, bathrooms and so much more.

Ammonia is a very effective cleaner that can be purchased at most grocery stores for no more than a $1 a bottle. You can even find it at most Dollar Stores for just that $1. This can SAVE you tons of money a year over other name brand cleaners and you get the same results.

Shop, Save and Earn Money All At The Same Time

2008-07-30T11:00:00.000-04:00

Do you like to shop? Do you like to SAVE money at the places you shop and on the things you buy? Do you like the idea of earning a little money back at the places you shop and on the things you buy? How about shopping from the comfort of home? If you are anything like me and answered yes to even one of those questions, then look no further. I have the answer for you.

Shopping, Saving and Earning money back is as easy as 1. 2.. 3... EBATES is your answer. Sign up for your FREE EBATES ACCOUNT HERE and earn $5.00 in the process. Yes, that's $5.00 just for signing up. Search the EBATES site for your favorite store or find a new favorite store. Make a purchase and earn cash back.

EBATES offers stores such as Old Navy, JC Penney, KMart, Target, Hallmark, Leapfrog, Kohls or you can order Flowers, Contacts or my personal favorite right now is 1-800-Petmeds. EBATES will pay out every 3 months and all you need in your account is $5.01. Refer your friends and earn even more.

Visit Your Favorite Brand

2008-07-28T13:38:00.000-04:00

Do you have a favorite brand that you like to use all the time? Did your favorite brand go up in price recently? Did your local supermarket quit carrying your favorite brand and now the only way for you to get it is to drive all the way across town? Well, for me the answers would be Yes, Yes and Yes!! and the item would be my favorite laundry detergent...

I was at my local supermarket picking up a few needed items for the house when I noticed that my favorite laundry detergent had a closeout sign in front of it, along with a clearance price. Oh No!! Not my favorite!! They were still going to carry the brand but not my favorite scent. The closest place to get my favorite scent was now on the other side of town, out of my way. What was I going to do? I really loved that scent. I had others comment on the great smell of my clothing.

I finally logged onto my computer, visited my favorite brands website, and clicked on their "Contact Us" button. I explained to them that my local supermarket was not going to carry my favorite scent of their brand anymore and the only place to get it was going to be on the other side of town. I let them know how much I really liked the scent and did they happen to know of any other locations a little closer to me that I might be able to purchase it. They responded back to me almost immediately with several locations that I would be able to purchase my favorite scent and a link from their website to print out coupons for money off to use towards the purchase of my favorite scent. Yeah, Coupons! We all love coupons right, well, imagine my surprise when in the mail a few weeks later I received a Thank You for contacting them and letting them know how much I liked their brand and more coupons, only these coupons were for FREE bottles of detergent. Yeah!!

The next time you have a product or a brand that you have a problem with or one that you really like, let the company know. These companies depend on us the consumers and they like to hear how they are doing. You never know, you may also be the recipient of SAVINGS!

Got Samples?

2008-07-26T16:54:00.000-04:00

I love Samples! Why?

Samples allow you to try smaller versions of a companies product before you spend the money on the full sized version only to find out it is not to your liking. Thats a SAVINGS!
Samples can be used when packing for a weekend get away, keeping you from having to pack large bottles and worrying about them opening and spilling
Samples can be used when you run out of a product and can not get to the store right away
Samples can be used to make gift baskets for: baby showers, wedding showers, someone who just bought a new home, welcome to the neighborhood, bon vayage, birthdays, a child going off to college, and the list goes on
Using samples SAVES you from spending money

Samples or Trial Sizes can range from toothpaste to deodorant, from cardstock to stickers, from magazine subscriptions to websites and the best kind of Samples or Trial Sizes are the ones you get for FREE.... Where can you get them for FREE? I'm glad you asked, because I have the best site for you.

MySavings.com - check them out at the link below... Here you can get samples and coupons for just about anything. New stuff is added everyday!!

MySavings: Free Stuff, Samples, and Coupons

Shredding? Yes, Shredding!

2008-07-24T15:47:00.000-04:00

I know, shredding doesn't sound like it has anything to do with SAVING at all, but it does. If you don't already have a shredder, I suggest you invest in one. It doesn't have to be a fancy shredder, just one that gets the job done. Why do I suggest this? One of the biggest problems we face today is Identity Theft and one way to SAVE your Identity is to shred. Shred anything that you no longer need that may contain your personal information such as your birth date, social security number, drivers license number, checking account information, credit card account numbers and the list goes on and on. I even shred mail that comes in that contains my full name and address.

Do you throw away those pesky catalogs that come in without reading or checking them out first? You may be throwing away your personal information. Nowadays, catalogs will have an order form about middle ways through or at the end of the catalog, that already contains your name and address and now some already have a preapproved account or account number for you. What if that gets into the hands of the wrong person. You will then be stuck with a bill for items you never even saw to purchase. Take the time to sift through and pull those order forms out and shred them. Two minutes of your time and the price of that shredder is better than years of trying to get your life back.

What can you do with all those shreddings? I have a shredder that cross cuts fine sized pieces and I use them as cushion or to fill space when I am mailing packages. My husband has also started a compost in the back yard and he uses the paper to fill his compost pile, therefore no waste. That is how shredding can SAVE you.

What Its All About

2008-07-22T14:22:00.000-04:00

SAVINGS! SAVINGS! and yes... more... SAVINGS! Whether it is money in your pocket or time on your hands that you want, this is the place to find it. Tips, Hints, Tricks, Recipes, Websites all dedicated to WHAT? SAVING you.

Like what you see, bookmark me, add me to your favorites, and most of all share me with others. Don't forget to check back often for more SAVINGS.