Shocking Shopping!

RICHMOND / SOUTHSIDE VA ............some "reduced price" stores............

I went to the "Love of Jesus" thrift store this a.m. and was SHOCKED! I went to look for a vanity that I had seen there last week. I had to wait until I asked the DH and had him bring his truck to make a "for sure decision" for Faith. It was painted purple and the mirror had a scratch in it ........so I thought that I was safe leaving it there until today with a $75 price tag on it..........WRONG........... it sold! We left there buying nothing. I noticed last week the amount of stock at the store seems measly compared to what it has been in the past. It is my thought that because of the "hard times" we are having people are donating less to charity and hanging on to more of their stuff, or selling it instead of donating it for cash?

I saw a yellow sign on the highway for a new thrift store that had opened that was on the way home. We went to check it out, it wasn't really a "thrift store" but more like a rented space with "stuff" in it that a person was "reselling." (indoor yard sale store prices were high , I am sure to cover "overhead" - location was terrible and stock was very low. There were a lot of decorator type items in there prices from $1 for a coffee mug and $100 for an antique plate. GO FIGURE...........

Our Pier 1 OUTLET which is also in this same locale, has closed its doors we no longer have that store option and you also can no longer purchase outlet/clearance online :( UGH


I checked out another salvage store yesterday - actually its like a Foreclosure sale store, across from Cloverleaf mall ......... the Foreclosure sale store was AWFUL..............they had a chair in there NFL / PATRIOTS that was very cool I have seen them on Amazon here for $550........ plus $77 s&h they had one at this store for $650 . Most items there were "unattractive to me and my taste" with a rare exceptional item or two scattered throughout the store. All prices appeared to be AVERAGE to ABOVE AVERAGE ............. not worth the stop to me.......... at least today

Next I went to BIG LOTS (on ROUTE 60) . They had NOTHING left on the rack that said 75% off Christmas but they DID have some 90% off items on the toy rack.................. I bought 2 craft sets , a baby doll bath set, mermaid doll (size of a barbie) and a bottle that says "WAAAAAAAAAAa" when you turn it over all for $2.51 out of pocket! I am sure I can put the doll things together w/ a baby doll and make a great gift....... and then 3 more....... so HIGH FIVE ON THIS STOP I DIDN'T NEED ANYTHING ELSE HERE, but I saw some GIANT romantic looking 2.5-4 feet tall wooden floor candle holders that were about $120 ( I would love to have these but more at the price of 25-30 each at the most)............Big lots prices and merchandise seems to be changing a bit, not sure if this is GOOD or BAD? time will tell

GOODWILL books were $3 each on the hardcover aisle (a bit steep for thrift store prices) but I bought 3 of them never-the-less because they were on my wish list. That's all that I bought there. This particular Goodwill is huge and 7/8 of it is clothing. The only "temptation" there was too much money. Ping Pong Table new in the box - pink ticket (that means it came from target)- electronic scoring. it was $125.00 which may be a good price I dunno ........ I really want a ping pong table its on my wishlist and my SISTER HAS ONE FOR ME in her GARAGE I just have to go pick it up.

That is all I got today, I am stocked in many areas and just looking for select items at exceptional prices............. so this was more for fun than anything............. I WILL BE REDIRECTING MY EFFORTS TO THE WEB AND THE GOODIES THERE WITHIN A DAY ! :)

I'm a TOP MAMMA......... LOL MAYBE IF YOU CLICK ME

OK I am on the TOP MAMA BLOG! :) I can only last as long as you let me!



GO HERE and click me......... SEE THE TINY FEET ABOVE THE OCEAN WATER? that is my GRANDDAUGHTER!

MR LINKY......... GONE IN A BLINKY

I have had to remove MR LINKY from the two posts where I had it up.......
I put it on the post about the BIRTHDAY FREEBIES and the ONE REPORT CARD REWARD that I shared.........

I put this up due to the amount of requests I have had to link up to other blogs, mention another site etc to my readers....... I thought that this was a perfect way to do it.... use mr. linky and you guys could make a post on the SAME SUBJECT and LINK BACK TO MY POST and that way a bunch of blogs could share "like" info

This FAILED

One blog (freelancin grammie) did exactly as was instructed
FIVE blogs just posted a link to their own site NO ON TOPIC BLOG POST OR RETURN LINK
One person placed a link to an inappropriate site........
AND MOST of the blogs / sites that orig. requested posted NOTHING

So Mr. Linky left in just a BLINKY........... sorry guys I was trying to help you but................ I failed

FREE SWAG BUCK HURRY 1st 300

1 free BUCK...........GO HERE
CODE: MYTH
ENJOY there are some great prizes to earn here and its pretty easy too!

REPORT CARD REWARD ZION BANK PAYS FOR A'S

With all of the FIRST SEMESTER report cards coming out, I decided to try and find some NEW PAY / REWARD for GRADE programs........ along with the long list I used to post on the forum here is a NEW ONE........ i will try to retrieve my "old" list and in the mean time if you would like to post a comment or USE MR LINKY to link DIRECTLY TO YOUR OWN POST in which you also link back to this post about REPORT CARD REWARDS if you have a blog!

Money Market Accounts High Yield Checking Saving Accounts Online via kwout

FREE TRIDENT GUM

UPLOAD a "smile" photo and get some FREE GUM!
Limited offer so HURRY! HERE

FREE NEW CONTACT LENSE TRIAL check it out

OK I went to the eye Dr. and got my New prescription (another 3 full steps towards blindness nearsightedness....... and as he was writing the script for my contacts he said "you are going to hate me because your vision is corrected for SEEING IN THE DISTANCE therefore you are now going to need reading glasses when you wear your contacts" WELL I wear them 24-7 so I may be needing them 24-7 too! UGH
I have been doing this for a week now & it truly is driving me crazy especially when everyone says to me "you may need bi-focals" .............didn't I just tell you I can see JUST FINE UP CLOSE now, (I know this will change in the near future) so why spend all of the moo-lah to change AGAIN (both near and far) READING CHART FOR FAR SIGHTED HERE

HERE IS THE ANSWER MAYBE?
"If you thought presbyopia – the need for reading glasses – meant the end of contact lenses, think again. Your vision is changing, so should your contact lenses. Bausch & Lomb Multi-Focal contact lenses help eliminate the need for readers. Our unique design lets you see naturally, effortlessly – for reading, distance and everywhere in between. Get a FREE* trial lens pair of the #1 multi-focal design for people with presbyopia. Say, “Bye, bye readers ...”
Fill in the form below to get your FREE* trial lens certificate. Print a copy and bring it with you next time you visit your eye care professional.

MYSTERY BOXES selling out quickly

this a.m. I was notified that this site was doing mystery boxes with the following values/options
HERE
$10
$20
$50
$100
5 SHIPPING ALL DAY TODAY!
**No other coupons or discounts may be used with this order, we reserve the right to cancel an order if discounts or coupons are applied. Play fair!!!!! **Limit 3 per customer **We only have a limited number - and when the boxes are gone, they're gone! ** All sales are final. No returns. In addition to your goodies, size permitting, the Mystery Deliveries will be wrapped in an Ecobag Reusable Produce Bag (an added value of $4.00)!!!

I thought I would do the "middle" options as I love the products on this site and last time totally missed them altogether...................the $20 and $50 boxes are now SOLD OUT
if you are interested in the type of products they have I would say GO FOR IT on the mystery
box.........I am getting this as I love the site and order from them from time to time

BIRTHDAY FREEBIES FROM THE WEB!

Today is my BIRTHDAY so I thought I would take a minute and share the Birthday Goodies that are in my inbox (some of them, it would take all day to list them ALL) so that you too can sign up for them and enjoy! :)


NOTE all of these offers came from just a simple sign up on the site! some of them give you a goodie just for sign up and another for your bday! just use a SEARCH AND WIN site (look on left hand side of this blog for drop down menu) and search for the site name and then sign up as a member..........I am racking up..........


DISNEYMOVIEREWARDS.COM gave me 25 extra points for logging in and inputting code from email...........
SPEAKING OF DISNEY if you are in FLORIDA OR CALIFORNIA for your BDAY you can go to the park for NADDA details here




EXTRA POINTS HERE
steady collecting them but have a long way to go, I don't buy thru them but I do the occasional survey here








TROPICAL CAFE SMOOTHIE ABSOLUTELY FREE (there are NONE in my local area - unfortunately) but you can sign up and redeem in your area on your BDAY


Happy Birthday! To help you celebrate, we just loaded $10 on your Habaneros card. So grab your friends and come to Don Pablo's today for a big & bold celebration!again this is NOT in my area but a great offer for those that have one in theirs! :)



$20 off your next bill (expires) at KINCAIDS restaurant. there is one in NORFOLK (maybe I will get down to that area before it expires!) this is a "keeper" for Just in case!




I have another WEEK to redeem this one! there absolutely IS a MAGGIE MOO in Richmond! If I "get to richmond" this will be in my purse! yeaaaaaaaaaaa






ANOTHER RICHMOND GOODIE (lots of other locations) FREE ENTREE and this doesn't expire for another WEEK as well, hmmmmm maybe I will get my entree and ice cream (above) in one day! :)





A FREE GOURMET BURGER (with no other purchase)
this one is my favorite because it is close in location, not too mention the burgers are SCRUMPTIOUS (they have veggie burgers too) I will be going here along with the COLD STONE offer below in the next few days! woooohooooooooo


Time to start thinking about which delicious Cold Stone Creation™ you want for your birthday. After all, your Birthday Club membership rewards you with a FREE Creation. As a reminder, your coupon expires one week from your birthday so log in to print your coupon today. Happy Birthday from the Ice Cream Lovers at Cold Stone Creamery!



Simply print out this email, bring it in to your neighborhood Eat'n Park restaurant.
Then you'll receive your favorite.DESSERT NONE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, maybe near you



Offer is valid only on your birthday. =Bring this email and your photo id to redeem. AGAIN not available to me locally but a GREAT OFFER for a FREE CARIBOU COFFEE Valid only at Caribou Coffee. Bottled beverages are not included in offer. Caribou Team Member: Please ring under #459. ©2008 Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.



I have another week to pick up my sandwich from SCHLOZSKYS DELI Angela Henley, We want to wish you the happiest of birthdays and hope that you will celebrate with us. As a birthday present from us to you, print this email and bring it in for a: SMALL DELI SANDWICH! THIS ONE IS AVAILABLE TO ME and I will be redeeming it!


NONE in my "general" area, I could travel about hour and half, but not this year, maybe you have one closer to you? FREE DINNER!

DESSERT AT MACARONI GRILL CHOCOLATE CAKE
NOT IN MY AREA BUT MAYBE IN YOURS




NONE very close to me but doesn't expire until jan 31/09 JIMS SUBS / PIZZA HERE




$10 off any purchase UNIQUE CODE can use online! this one ROCKS! SIGN UP ON THE SITE AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR bday


FREE DESSERT w/ purchase of ENTREE (rec'vd a lot of this type but wanted to include at least one)
there is one in RICHMOND and it has a long exp. date
LONGHORN steak house

Betty Crocker Turtle Mix FREEBIE for NEW SIGNUPS

HERE

Mini Footballs FREE (maybe)

I HOPE THIS ONE COMES

Celebrate the Super Bowl With a Free Mini-Football

HERE

The Exercise Guru is giving away free miniature footballs while supplies last! Each football is just the right size to play a fun game with the kids, family, and friends. The footballs will have an embossed advertisement from participating companies.

ANOTHER Rachael Rae Dog Food Sample

the other one I had listed was thru walmart
this one is located HERE

$2 BERTOLLI coupon NEW ONE!

GO HERE

SHOPPING SPREE

Yesterday I went on a MINI shopping spree!
I hope that you remembered to send yourself a reminder
from our FRUGAL CALENDAR and you went to collect your
free product from the class action law suit and got your FULL SIZE DESIGNER PRODUCT
like I did yesterday! :) *******note some areas MAY have some left? I was able to get a $30 SHOWER GEL for FREE! YEA!



STOP # 2 was BBW
I got a 90% off lotion (travel size) for 60 cents and
a FREE SIGNATURE COLLECTION product worth $15 (reg.) sale priced $5
HERE
this coupon is unlimited - you can print out as many as you like this is a GREAT WAY TO STOCK UP on EASTER BASKET ADDITIONS, STOCKINGS, ITEMS FOR THANK YOU GIFTS, BDAYS ETC ....... if you are already out WHY NOT!
UNDER A BUCK gets you a GREAT GIFTY ITEM


STOP #3 WALGREENS
I went in to do the PEPSI/ LAYS deal listed below on this blog and HIT PAY DIRT!
I found some GREAT 75% off items including some CANDIES, CANDLES, HIGH END HAIR PRODUCTS and SOME "CARS" items PLATES/BOWLS (25cents each) in addition to the PEPSI LAYS! I also BOUGHT 8 RAGU sauces for $16 to get $10 RR (register rewards) to apply back to my purchase. ROLL OVER DEAL on the PEPSI plus a TMF hair care item I picked up for $6.99. FREELANCER DENISE found a form for FREE NFL hat for buying pepsi, hopefully we can ROLL OVER the coupons for this first rebate onto the second! HOW COOL IS THAT?

#4 STOP WALMART
I went to walmart on the "off chance" that the product locater for the MICHAEL ANGELOS WAS WRONG, nope not a chance none available to me! I did get some reduced bread, milk and a few other NEEDED items along with the cutest miniture bananas ever! I hope my mini banana tree will one day bare similar fruits, but it isn't looking too good~! UGH............. now my AEROGARDEN is rocking and STILL putting out a few herbs, I was waiting for them to deminish before putting in the lettuce, but it looks like I am going to have to HARVEST before that happens. NO REAL DEAL STOPPERS here ............... but I tried!

#5 STOP GOING POSTAL
Had to go ship a few packages out and while I was there picked up a FREE 2009 POWHATAN CALENDAR with coupons for local businesses (ROCKS) and a FREE 2009 PURSE calendar from CURVES and they even had a bowl with some GRATIS candy in it! yea going postal! :)



ALL IN ALL I DID VERY VERY WELL........ just have to stockpile it/store it and then fill out the rebates today and I will be all set for the next mini spree, hope you will be ready too! GO GET UM!

1 month FREE TRIAL "TOP RATE" ecards

HERE

ROLL OVER DEAL

WALGREENS: PEPSI $15 in coupons REBATE
buy the following:
5 12-packs of Pepsi products ($15)
3 Bags Tostitos and/or Queso dip ($7.50)
TOTAL : $22.50 (use any store credit you may have)
REGISTER should give you $10 back for future purchases at walgreens
PLUS do the PEPSI REBATE for $15 for future purchases on pepsi/lays products

ROLL OVER THE WALGREENS REGISTER REWARDS


CVS also has an ECB deal on the Pepsi same kind of deal spend $20 get $10

SAVVY SHOPPING

SHOPPING LIST TO BRING TO STORE
SURE MAX "TRY ME FREE" PACKAGE
$1 off Coupon HERE ***this is a bricks coupon
FULL REBATE



I posted much earlier about the B1G1F and TMF rebate on the VITAMIN SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER it is no longer B1G1F but it is BUY IT AND GET IT FREE!



WALGREENS vitamin Shampoo or Conditioner
they are $6.99 each normally
look for SMP of TMF and get 2 for ZERO out of pocket!




WINDEX has a FREE AFTER REBATE form in LAST weeks paper
take the 40cents coupon to a store that doubles (kroger) for 80 cents off
and make money on this deal!






DUNCAN HINES DECADENT CARROT CAKE
exp . 3/31/09
make sure you get the right "kind" size 20.45 oz
FULL REBATE HERE
***I have NOT found this yet, but a freelancer told me SAFEWAY has them in stock!



(6) Michael Angelo’s single serve entrees (10oz. - 14oz. each)
REBATE for ALL 6 if you buy them before 1/31
****the product locater says this is available at SAMS CLUB but I don't think mine has the SINGLE SERVE that is required for this offer

BUY $20 in MICHAEL ANGELOS FAMILY SIZE PRODUCTS at WALMART
****product locater does NOT show them at my store
get $10 REBATE expires 2/14/09 HERE



WAN CHAI FERRY PRODUCTS
print $1 coupon HERE
FULL REBATE available HERE




YO PLUS YOGURT
HERE is $1 coupon
FULL REBATE HERE





Snyder's of Hanover Grande Tortilla Chips have been spotted with a "Try Me Free" sticker on the front of the bag. Offer good until 3/31/09

I was an "early bird" and YEA I am a WEINER!

I played the KRAFT GAME that I posted earlier about this a.m. at 6 and guess what? I won!
YEA ME ! I am a "WEINER!"

You've won coupons redeemable for FREE products from Kraft Foods, subject to verification and Official Rules. Your coupons should arrive at the address you registered with in 2-4 weeks. Check out the Football Party Center for fun tips and recipes for all your game day celebrations.

ANOTHER SEARCH & WIN + VIDEO CONTEST

SIGN UP HERE

its a search & win site with a contest! I would LOVE IT if you used my link but of course you dont have to and you could also search and rate my sites (LOL) and I would just hug you to death but if you are just interested in the contest here is the info

VICKI IN DALLAS, you may just LOVE THIS ONE!

Dust off the video camera and wake up your grandma, because we want YOU to create the next scour commercial! Why you? Scour is built on the contributions of users just like you, so who better to tell the world what Scour is all about than you?

All videos will have the chance to be in our nationwide ad campaign. The Top 3 videos with the most votes will go to the final round for selection by the Scour judges, the winner will win a $500 Visa Gift Card, the opportunity to be the next Scour Commercial and be featured on the Scour homepage seen by over 1 million unique users a month!

Deadline Extended to Feb 15, 2009!!

ANJIE NOTE : I have FLIP VIDEO CAMERA I think I need a TUTOR to learn how to use it! :) but one of these days I will join the ranks of video making sweepers!

IMPORTANT: for all that have signed up before thru my link there should be a surprise message in your inbox for 30 free points , they have been there a while but I just found in my personal messages, SO CONGRATS!

ANOTHER GREAT QUAKER SAMPLE

CHOCOLATE OR CHEDDAR RICE CAKES YOU CHOOSE!

5 little monkeys...................lessons learned........

5 little monkeys jumping on the bed
have the right idea ------ they "rollover"
one rolled over and the other one said.........
NEVA NEVA NEVA PAY FULL PRICE FOR ANYTHING :)

One of my favorite sayings or tips about "saving money" is ROLLING OVER
I love to ROLL OVER my deals so that I can use them AGAIN AND AGAIN
I use several strategies to ROLL OVER my money and have been accused of being the
"MASTER of MULTIPLE STREAMS OF INCOME"



I am especially loving my TIMELY contributions to my paypal account from YOU DATA and my ebay rebate company..........YOU DATA (see bottom of this page for my BOX and information on how you can sign up) MY EBAY REBATE COMPANY HERE

these companies deposit directly into my PAYPAL account.
it is VERY IMPORTANT to connect your paypal account to a bank account that is not your "main" one. HERE IS A GOOD ONE TO GET YOU STARTED WITH OUTSTANDING RATES AND REPUTATION ****I also have an account here
PERK: when they are verifying your account they make a few SMALL deposits into your account to verify it, this is FREE MONEY ( I know it isn't much but hey its free!)


I love this because when ever there is a particular coupon or gc that I want to buy on EBAY i can ROLL OVER my FREE money that I got from these two sources (along with others we will get into later) to purchase them , thereby ALSO getting these free .

HERE is a recent example:

Payment	To	Jason FXXXXX	Jan. 19, 2009	Completed			-$1.90 USD	$0.00 USD
	Payment	From	YouData, Inc.	Jan. 17, 2009	Completed			$1.08 USD	$0.00 USD
	Payment	From	YouData, Inc.	Jan. 9, 2009	Completed			$0.87 USD	$0.00 USD

AS YOU CAN SEE I had two RECENT payments from YOU DATA the two of them totaled $1.95
I purchased coupons THRU MY EBAY REBATE LINK for some needed coupons for a stockpile item (frozen veggies) that I am combining with a sale......... i used buy it now and anticipate the items to be sent tomorrow (TUESDAY as there is no mail today) HOPEFULLY getting to me by next SAT. JASON lives in a nearby state which increases the chance that they will be sent quickly to me. (this is a risk and I realize that, but it is a product I use regardless with a decent expiration date). IF these arrive to me on time I will be able to double them at kroger and get 15 packs of frozen veggies for FREE PLUS ROLL OVER A PERCENTAGE BACK with the REBATE company my paypal deposit from them for JAN was $10.20, DEC was only 31 cents so this amount differs depending on how much you use it.........

BUT HERE IS MY POINT
#1 FREE MONEY SENT TO PAYPAL (of course they get a "cut" due to me having a business account you will fare much better I am sure) $1.95 (kept other monies in there longer than 30 days from other sources to collect interest which frees this amount up for expenditures)

#2 BOUGHT COUPONS FROM EBAY for FREE thru my rebate company $1.90 (still have 5cents in paypal)

#3 SPENT AT STORE for ITEMS (food) that will be FREE *or close to it
and (have not done this but here is the scenerio)
10 bags of green valley steamers on sale for $1.50 each =$15.00
kroger bonus buy 10 get $5 instantly at check out : $10.00
10 coupons at .50 cents each equal $10 (doubled)
FREE VEGGIES AT KROGER - 10 bags of frozen veggies will last me about 2 weeks creatively



#4 I will earn MONEY BACK on this purchase from my EBAY REBATE COMPANY HERE

#5 MY PAYPAL ACCOUNT ALSO PAYS DIVIDENDS on the AVERAGE MONEY I have in my account......... the money (rebates) that I earn ROLL OVER ONCE AGAIN
FREE MONEY MAKING FREE INTEREST, I keep in my account at least 30 days........

SEE HOW INTERESTING THIS GETS?

#6 START A SAVINGS ACCOUNT online HERE IS A GOOD ONE TO GET YOU STARTED WITH OUTSTANDING RATES AND REPUTATION ****I also have an account here
FROM TIME TO TIME I will TRANSFER my PAYPAL (excess that i collect from MYSTERY SHOPS, MERCHANDISING, RESALE ITEMS, SURVEYS and DONATIONS) to this BANK ACCOUNT with high interest rates MORE INTEREST EARNINGS ON YOUR FREE MONEY

AGAIN this is ROLL OVER MONEY

#7 AND if I decide to put it ALL into a IRA it will be tax deferred and and LESSEN MY obligations to the IRS and at the same time INCREASE my Retirement............AND EARN MORE FREE MONEY (we will talk about charitable donation roll overs later)

#8 SEE HOW MANY ROLL OVER$ I made and how the interest that I make becomes more and more beneficial w/ each step?

I do several LIKE offers, deals etc each month, not all of them have the same destination as the IRA, some just keep rolling over to the same store each month (WALGREENS , CVS etc) we can talk about that later............. I am just showing you how 2 very simple actions can build a FUND for you