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Head over to Bath & Body Work's Facebook Page to print a coupon valid this weekend (1/21-1/23) for a FREE 2 oz. Carried Away Body Lotion.
1/21/2011
Bath & Body Works: Free Lotion
Head over to Bath & Body Work's Facebook Page to print a coupon valid this weekend (1/21-1/23) for a FREE 2 oz. Carried Away Body Lotion.
1/21/2011
Thrifty Thursday Tip #3
I have a relatively new car. Okay, new to me. My last vehicle died a slow death so to end up with something that actually worked, and wasn't stick shift was wonderful! Here's a story to tell you a little bit about my car...
So, I went to a local retail store, and realized I was incredibly thirsty when I got there. I stopped at the little in-store restaurant, and picked up a soda. After leaving the store, I put the cup in my cup holders. Now, I forgot to bring it in with me, and the next day I go out to my car and the 1/2 full cup of soda had leaked out of the bottom of the paper cup!!! No big deal, right? Just wipe the area down. WRONG. My cup holders sit right above my shifting unit. Every last drop of that pop seeped into the area where I shift.
I could barely shift that morning, or any subsqeuent mornings when my car was cold, but by mid-day it was better because the sticky pop had warmed up. I really didn't want to take it to the dealership because I knew they'd charge me too much. I decided to take it upon myself, and Googled. I came across an article that suggested using rubbing alcohol to fix the shifting unit. I went to the store, and bought a big bottle of it, and decided to give it a whirl. It makes complete sense. The alcohol eats away the sugar. And I wasn't too concerned that it would hurt that area of my car because of how quickly alcohol evaporates.
I poured it down the shifting unit, and shifted back and forth several times. It was a night and day difference! I tried it a few more times later in the week because there were still some sticky areas. Now, it's completely fixed! And it only cost me a little time, and a few dollars!
Do you have a thrifty car tip?
Please feel free to share it below!
P.S. I am no car expert, and I don't endorse this fix by any means. I just know it worked for my purposes.
So, I went to a local retail store, and realized I was incredibly thirsty when I got there. I stopped at the little in-store restaurant, and picked up a soda. After leaving the store, I put the cup in my cup holders. Now, I forgot to bring it in with me, and the next day I go out to my car and the 1/2 full cup of soda had leaked out of the bottom of the paper cup!!! No big deal, right? Just wipe the area down. WRONG. My cup holders sit right above my shifting unit. Every last drop of that pop seeped into the area where I shift.
I could barely shift that morning, or any subsqeuent mornings when my car was cold, but by mid-day it was better because the sticky pop had warmed up. I really didn't want to take it to the dealership because I knew they'd charge me too much. I decided to take it upon myself, and Googled. I came across an article that suggested using rubbing alcohol to fix the shifting unit. I went to the store, and bought a big bottle of it, and decided to give it a whirl. It makes complete sense. The alcohol eats away the sugar. And I wasn't too concerned that it would hurt that area of my car because of how quickly alcohol evaporates.
I poured it down the shifting unit, and shifted back and forth several times. It was a night and day difference! I tried it a few more times later in the week because there were still some sticky areas. Now, it's completely fixed! And it only cost me a little time, and a few dollars!
Do you have a thrifty car tip?
Please feel free to share it below!
P.S. I am no car expert, and I don't endorse this fix by any means. I just know it worked for my purposes.
1/20/2011
Facebook Fan Friday Hop!
Welcome to the Facebook Fan Friday Hop! This hop has been created by Frugal Invitation and Snack Bar Reviews to help bloggers get more followers on their Facebook Fan page. Every Thursday by 6pm CST, we will have the linky posted. And it will be open through the end of the day Saturday.
Here are the rules:
*Follow the hosts on Facebook HERE, and HERE.
*Leave a comment below if you are a new follower so we can follow back.
*Grab the Facebook Fan Friday hop button, and post it on your page.
*Link up using your fan page link every week, and follow as many pages as you want!
Blog link ups will be deleted. Facebook fan pages only, please. I will edit the link up on my own if I can find your Facebook page easily.
1/20/2011
Dillons/Kroger 1/19-1/25
Note: There is a good deal on the Fiber One cereal. I'll update the post tomorrow.
(The sale items should be accurate for other Kroger affiliate stores,
but the prices may vary. Best to check your local ad)
Manufacturer Coupons .01-.49 will double in value.
& Coupons .50-.99 off will round up to $1.00
Examples: .25/1 tube of toothpaste = .50/1 tube of toothpaste
.75/1 shampoo = $1.00/1 shampoo
(eCoupons do not double)
& Coupons .50-.99 off will round up to $1.00
Examples: .25/1 tube of toothpaste = .50/1 tube of toothpaste
.75/1 shampoo = $1.00/1 shampoo
(eCoupons do not double)
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Kraft Singles 16ct, Kraft Cheese Bar or Shredded $1.99
-.75/1 from 1/9 SS
Final Cost: .99
Campbell's Soup $1.00
-.40/2 from 1/2 SS
Final Cost: .60 each wyb 2
Pillsbury Grands Biscuits $1.00
-.30/2 from 1/2 SS GM or HERE
-.30/2 Dillons eCoupon from HERE
Final Cost: .55 each wyb 2
Barilla Pasta $1.00
-.55/1 from 1/9 SS
Final Cost: FREE
Colgate $1.00
-.75/1 from 1/9 SS
Final Cost: FREE
Yoplait 10 for $5
6 @ .50 = $3.00
-.40/6 from 1/2 GM or HERE
-.40/6 eCoupon
Final Cost: .30 each wyb 6
Softsoap Liquid Soap .88
-.35/1 from 1/2 SS
Final Cost: .18
Malt-0-Meal Cereal $2.50
-$2.00/2 from 1/2 SS
Final Cost: $1.50 each wyb 2
Frozen Items Deal
Buy 10, Get $5 Off
(or .50 per item)
Price shown are after the discount.
Toaster Strudel $1.49
-.50/2 from HERE
-.50/2 Dillons eCoupon HERE
Final Cost: .74
Macaroni Grill or Wanchai $5.49
-$1.50/1 from HERE
Final Cost: $3.99
Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers $1.49
-.50/1 from HERE
-.50/2 Dillons eCoupon HERE
Final Cost: .25
-.75/1 from 1/9 SS
Final Cost: .99
Campbell's Soup $1.00
-.40/2 from 1/2 SS
Final Cost: .60 each wyb 2
Pillsbury Grands Biscuits $1.00
-.30/2 from 1/2 SS GM or HERE
-.30/2 Dillons eCoupon from HERE
Final Cost: .55 each wyb 2
Barilla Pasta $1.00
-.55/1 from 1/9 SS
Final Cost: FREE
Colgate $1.00
-.75/1 from 1/9 SS
Final Cost: FREE
Yoplait 10 for $5
6 @ .50 = $3.00
-.40/6 from 1/2 GM or HERE
-.40/6 eCoupon
Final Cost: .30 each wyb 6
Softsoap Liquid Soap .88
-.35/1 from 1/2 SS
Final Cost: .18
Malt-0-Meal Cereal $2.50
-$2.00/2 from 1/2 SS
Final Cost: $1.50 each wyb 2
Frozen Items Deal
Buy 10, Get $5 Off
(or .50 per item)
Price shown are after the discount.
Toaster Strudel $1.49
-.50/2 from HERE
-.50/2 Dillons eCoupon HERE
Final Cost: .74
Macaroni Grill or Wanchai $5.49
-$1.50/1 from HERE
Final Cost: $3.99
Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers $1.49
-.50/1 from HERE
-.50/2 Dillons eCoupon HERE
Final Cost: .25
1/19/2011
Cafe Mom: Mommy Community
Come to CafeMom to relax and take a break with other moms. Conversation, advice, and games are just a click away. Join for Free today!
Head over here to join!
Head over here to join!
*This post may contain affiliate links which help support Frugal Invitation. Fore more information, please see my disclosure policy.
1/19/2011
Hot! LivingSocial: $20 Amazon GC for $10!
EXPIRED!
Today's Living Social deal for Washington D.C. is a $20 Amazon eGift Card for $10! But, since it's an internet deal - everyone can get in on it! Plus, when you sign up as a new member to Living Social you will get a $5 credit to use on a future purchase! Hurry over here to get yours! It's only available for a few hours more! They have sold over 1 million of these today! Wow!!!
1/18/2011
Cream of Wheat: Coupon & Sample!
Cream of Wheat has a printable for $1.00 off your next purchase of Cinnabon Cream of Wheat Instant Hot Cereal, and an offer for a free sample.
1/18/2011
Free Products to Improve Sleep!
Join the free sleep management newsletter and receive sleep-inducing teas, sleep masks, and other free products
Head over here to join.
Head over here to join.
*This post may contain affiliate links which help support Frugal Invitation. Fore more information, please see my disclosure policy.
1/18/2011
Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop!
Welcome to the Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop! This hop has been created by Frugal Invitation for socializing, and to help blogs get more followers. Every Tuesday I will have the linky posted by 6pm CST. And it will be open through noon CST on Thursday.
Here are the rules:
*Follow Frugal Invitation via Google Friend Connect
(If you already follow me on GFC, please follow me on Facebook)
*Leave a comment if you are a new follower so I can follow back.
*Grab the Welcome Wednesday button, and post it on your page.
*Link up your blog every week, and follow as many blogs as you want!
1/18/2011
Free Blockbuster Express Kiosk Rental
Free Rental at your nearest Blockbuster Express Kiosk:Use code: MRC37H
Valid thru 2/5/11.
P.S. You can use this code one time per credit card.
1/18/2011
Land's End: Huge Clearance Sale + Free Ship
Land's End is holding a huge clearance sale online until Thursday, 1/20. I clicked on $10 or less, on the left sidebar, and then sorted by low price to high. There were many items for the entire family for $5 or less.
Plus use code: shippingisfree And pin: 5859
at checkout for FREE shipping!
Plus use code: shippingisfree And pin: 5859
at checkout for FREE shipping!
1/17/2011
"Oh Shoot" Photography: Giveaway!
As you may or may not know, "Oh Shoot" Photography is one of my Sponsors for the Handmade With Love Giveaway Event on February 2nd-6th, 2011. You can head over HERE to see what she's donating for this blog extravaganza!She is also hosting a giveaway for a custom 10''x20'' personalized Creative Letter Print on her very own blog. This is a $38 value! I can vouch that the quality of these photographs are fantastic as I just bought one of her $10 E-file gifts, and it made the perfect birthday gift for one of my friends.
Head over here to enter!
She would love some new followers!
1/17/2011
Minute Maid: B1G1 coupon on Facebook!
Hurry over to Minute Maid's Facebook page, and like them. Then click on the double arrows next to the Discussions Tab. Then click on MMOJO. You'll see the box that looks like the one above. Remember to push the back button your browser to print a 2nd coupon after the 1st one is done printing.
I would jump on this!
P.S. Some people are experiencing problems. So be patient.
1/17/2011
Walgreens: Hot! Salley Hansen Clearance
Kerry found some great Sally Hansen clearance at her Walgreens. Click the link to print your coupon. As always clearance varies by store.Sally Hansen Miracle Care Lip Saver (reg. $7.49) $1.89
-$1/1 Sally Hansen Lip Product from HERE
Final Cost: .89
Final Cost: $1.19
Sally Hansen Complete Care Lip Care Therapy $2.59
-$1/1 Sally Hansen Product from HERE
Final Cost: $1.59
Sally Hansen Complete Care Lip Care Therapy $2.59
-$1/1 Sally Hansen Product from HERE
Final Cost: $1.59
*This post may contain affiliate links which help support Frugal Invitation. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.
1/17/2011
Pottery Barn Teen: $5 Water Bottles
Pottery Barn Teen has some stainless steel water bottles on clearance for $5.99. Regularly $19.00. Use code EXTRA20 to get an additional 20% off. Final cost will run you $4.79 + free shipping!This price does not include the personalization.
I believe that's about $5 more.
1/17/2011
The Body Shop: Free Shipping 1/17
If you received a gift card to the The Body Shop, and haven't used it yet. Or, if you're like me and you have to order your stuff online or drive 3 hours to get it...then this deal may be for you. Free shipping today only! Use code: FREESHIP17 at checkout.
1/16/2011
Changing your Facebook Fan Page URL
Do you have a hard time linking up to Facebook Fan Page blog hops, or you just have a hard time sending people your fan page url? See below for easy instructions on how shorten your Facebook fan page URL so it's easier to link up to hops, and easier to send the links to family, friends, or anyone for that matter! Be sure to choose something you are happy with because you won't be able to change it later.Most pages look similar to this:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/TheFrugalInvitation/173881989316423
You can shorten it to look more like this:
http://www.facebook.com/TheFrugalInvitation
Here's how:
1) Log in to Facebook
2)Then go to http://www.facebook.com/username/
3) Click "Set a Username" for your Pages
4) Choose your Page from the list.
5) Set your Username.
6) Now your Facebook Fan Page link should be more like this:
http://www.facebook.com/thefrugalinvitation
7) Test it out to verify that it works.
1/16/2011
Pepboys: $10 Off Prostart Battery
Head over here to print a coupon good for $10 off a new battery for your car. Coupon good through 1/31.
*This post may contain affiliate links which help support Frugal Invitation. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.
1/16/2011
Free Crest3D Whitestrip Sample!
1/16/2011
Target 1/16-1/22
Totally Target has all the best deals exclusive to Target.
See my favorites below, and visit her blog for the rest.
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If you're short on coupons, be sure to check out
Coupons & Things HERE for a great selection
If you're short on coupons, be sure to check out
Coupons & Things HERE for a great selection
Dannon Activia $1.89
-$1/1 from 1/9 SS
Final Cost: .89
Quaker Oatmeal 10pk $2.79
-$1/2 Target Coupon HERE
-$1/1 Manufacturer Coupon from 1/2 RP
Final Cost: $1.25 each wyb 2
LaCroix Sparkling Water $2.50
-$1.25 from HERE
Final Cost: $1.25
Hartz Crunch 'n Clean Cat Treats $1.49
-$1.50/1 from 1/9 SS
Final Cost: FREE
Motrin PM 20ct $3.99
-$6/2 from HERE
Final Cost: .99 each wyb 2
Reach Dental Floss .97
-$1/1 from HERE
Final Cost: FREE
Ortego Taco Shells $1.25
-$1/2 from HERE
Final Cost: .50 each wyb 2
Jamba Frozen Smoothie Mix $2.29
-$1/1 from HERE
Final Cost: $1.29
*This post may contain affiliate links which help support Frugal Invitation. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.
1/16/2011
CVS 1/16-1/22
Coupon Katarina has all the best deals exclusive to CVS.
See my favorites below, and visit her blog for the rest.
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If you're short on coupons, be sure to check out
Coupons & Things HERE for a great selection
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If you're short on coupons, be sure to check out
Coupons & Things HERE for a great selection
Blink Tears $7.99
-$4/1 peelie on product
Subtotal: $3.99
*Get $4 ECB
Final Cost: FREE
Vicks Products $4.99
-$4/1 Sinex from 12/26 PG (if included)
Subtotal: $.99
*Get Back $1 ECB
Final Cost: FREE
Orbit Gum B1G1
-B1G1 coupon from HERE
Final Cost: 2 packs free!
Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Liquid .97
-.50/1 from 12/26 PG
Final Cost: .47
Crest Select Toothpastes $2.99
-$1/1 from 1/16 PG
Subtotal: $1.99
*Get back $2.00 ECB
Final Cost: FREE
Hershey's Singles B2G1 Free
-B1G1 from 1/9 SS
Final Cost: 3 for the price of 1
Colgate Total Select Toothpastes $2.99
-$1/1 from 1/16 SS
Subtotal: $1.99
*Get $1 ECB
Final Cost: .99
Listerine Zero Mouthwash $3.99
-$2.00/1 from 9/19RP
Subtotal: $1.99
*Get $1.00 ECB
Final Cost: .99
Toms of Maine Deod, Toothpaste, Mouthwash $3.99
*Get $3.00 ECB
Final Cost: .99
Select Kellogg Cereals $1.79
-.70/1 Cocoa Krispies here
-.70/1 Raisin Bran here
Final Cost: $1.09
1/16/2011
Walgreens 1/16-1/22
Wild for Wags has all the best deals exclusive to Walgreens.
See my favorites below, and visit her blog for the rest.
Go HERE to learn more about using coupons at Walgreens.
Go HERE to learn more about using coupons at Walgreens.
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If you're short on coupons, be sure to check out
Coupons & Things HERE for a great selection.
TweetIf you're short on coupons, be sure to check out
Coupons & Things HERE for a great selection.
Vicks Sinex (if included) $5
Buy 4 @ $5 = $20.00
- (4) $4/1 from 12/26 PG
Subtotal: $4.00
*Get $10 RR
Final Cost: FREE + $6 money maker
ThermaCare Pain Relief Heatwrap $2.50
-$1/1 from HERE
Subtotal: $1.50
*Get $2.50 RR
Final Cost: FREE + $1 money maker
Joint Juice Glucosamine Chondroitin $10
*Get $10 RR
Final Cost: FREE
Chloraseptic Throat spray $3.99 (monthly deal)
Buy 2 @ $3.99 = $7.98
-(2) $1/1 from HERE or 11/14 SS
Final Cost: .49 each wyb 2
Full Fast Appetite Control Spray $10
*Get $10 RR
Final Cost: FREE
Pill Glide Swallowing Spray $5 (monthly deal)
*Get $5 RR
Final Cost: FREE
Easy Mac 3 for $5
Buy 6 = $10
-(6) $1/1 from 1/16 SS
- $1/2 Wags Coupon from Jan Book (will take off $3)
Final Cost: .17 each wyb 6
Carefree PantiLiners .99 (w/in ad q)
-.50/1 from 1/9 SS or HERE
Final Cost: .49
Toms of Maine Toothpaste, Mouth Wash, or Deod $3.99
*Get $3 RR
Final Cost: .99
Reach 2pk Advanced Design Toothbrushes $2.99
Buy 4 @ $2.99 = $11.96
-(2) B1G1 from 1/3 RP
- (1) $2/2 from HERE
Final Cost: .99 per 2pk wyb 4
Buy 4 @ $5 = $20.00
- (4) $4/1 from 12/26 PG
Subtotal: $4.00
*Get $10 RR
Final Cost: FREE + $6 money maker
ThermaCare Pain Relief Heatwrap $2.50
-$1/1 from HERE
Subtotal: $1.50
*Get $2.50 RR
Final Cost: FREE + $1 money maker
Joint Juice Glucosamine Chondroitin $10
*Get $10 RR
Final Cost: FREE
Chloraseptic Throat spray $3.99 (monthly deal)
Buy 2 @ $3.99 = $7.98
-(2) $1/1 from HERE or 11/14 SS
Final Cost: .49 each wyb 2
Full Fast Appetite Control Spray $10
*Get $10 RR
Final Cost: FREE
Pill Glide Swallowing Spray $5 (monthly deal)
*Get $5 RR
Final Cost: FREE
Easy Mac 3 for $5
Buy 6 = $10
-(6) $1/1 from 1/16 SS
- $1/2 Wags Coupon from Jan Book (will take off $3)
Final Cost: .17 each wyb 6
Carefree PantiLiners .99 (w/in ad q)
-.50/1 from 1/9 SS or HERE
Final Cost: .49
Toms of Maine Toothpaste, Mouth Wash, or Deod $3.99
*Get $3 RR
Final Cost: .99
Reach 2pk Advanced Design Toothbrushes $2.99
Buy 4 @ $2.99 = $11.96
-(2) B1G1 from 1/3 RP
- (1) $2/2 from HERE
Final Cost: .99 per 2pk wyb 4
*This post may contain affiliate links which help support Frugal Invitation. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.
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