AWESOME GDA! 1/2 off RICHMOND RESTAURANT!

GO HERE if you are already registered with groupon
or if you are NEW to groupon go HERE

CITY IS RICHMOND

I bought mine for a FRIDAY OR SATURDAY IN JULY! you can get for JUNE , JULY OR AUGUST
the SUN - THURS option sold out

COOL PHOTO COLLAGE

#1  SIGN UP HERE IF YOU ARE NEW TO PLUM DISTRICT or HERE if you are already a member use code "mommy" to get additional $5 off if you are NEWBIE
or code "thanks2u" to get 20% off ($3) for all.
2.   GET THE DEAL FOR SCRAPWALLS.COM  $15 for $30   or $10 or $12 depending on the code you use
3.  WAIT for your deal to come thru and make a COOL Photo Collage  there are many choices............I'm gonna have some fun with this ! 
4.   Hint: you can make and share the collages on facebook for FREE 

SAVVY SHOPPING, Couponing and Eating!

I have had a few requests for me to post more on my shopping/spending and cooking again like I used to!
Ok I will try to be better at that!   I went tonight and used about 1/2 of what I need to use that will be expiring in the next few days / free coupons etc I still have more to go through tomorrow and will probably hit Kroger Tuesday ............ in the mean time

I went to Food Lion tonight!   I don't like to spend more than $40 - $45 a week on Groceries and I like to eat WELL so I always use several shopping strategies to make that happen .  (see article here to catch up if you need to)

TONIGHT I bought $149.85 in Groceries, Spent $20 (rebate checks) and paid $26.61 out of pocket..........
what I bought:
Lays Potato chips
Thomas Bagels
Bakers Coconut
Post Great Grains Cereal 
Orbit Gum
Max. House Coffee
2  - 12 packs of soda
1 dz. glazed donuts
Breyers Butter Almond 1/2 gallon
4 - Flavored Creamers
Ore Ida Sweet Potato Fries
Piladelphia Cooking Cream Cheese x2
Egg Beaters 
Breyers  Triple Chocolate
6 large Freshetta Pizza
Uncle Bens Rice
ALL FOR $26.xx


Now you may ask WHERE ARE YOUR MEATS?  FRESH VEGGIES?  ETC?
note that I have a FRIDGE FULL of these items and also have a RELAY FOOD CREDIT to use
next week for $50 that I have yet to redeem 


I will try to be more diligent in matching up what I cook with what I buy so you can get the idea but right off the top of my head I see at least 1 meal of frozen pizza next week,  breakfasts will be covered with bagels, cereal and donuts, drinks, snacks all covered, coffee is a necessity here and oh yea some ice cream for desserts...........   I will def. look at using the Egg Beaters for a Quiche of some sort  And the Cream Cheese will def. be used with some Pastas ............ All that I need will be the meats (got those) and I am all set..........of course the teenager in the house will say we "have nothing to eat" but yes we do we have plenty , maybe not exactly what you see on TV but yea we have plenty! :)

I love the SUMMER BOXES of produce from ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES so I will be hitting them up this month and next for sure as well! :)

JOPLIN NEEDS OUR HELP! CLEAR OUT YOUR STOCKPILES

PHOTO CREDIT: KOAM TV ,  JOPLIN

FREELANCER CHALLENGE!
I am going to make up at least 2 child's activity bags with things to do and then also fill up boxes with all that I can to donate to this cause.  If you are a FREELANCER you have STOCKPILES I KNOW YOU DO and now you need to get together your items in EXCESS and ship them to those that need them.

THEY HAVE ENOUGH CLOTHING and WATER
THEY JUST RECEIVED A DONATION OF 100,000 in HAIR CARE PRODUCTS

so ...............here is a list of some other items needed.   A FELLOW FRUGAL person is collecting and distributing from her home.  There are also other sites ......... I will also post a list of places to send,  and other organizations that I find along the way that are accepting these supplies.  

HELP A FRIEND IN NEED  & HELP A FRIEND INDEED............

• socks and underclothing of all sizes.
• Food
• Non Perishable Foods.
• Individually wrapped snacks.
• Coffee, Tea, drink mixes for the bottled water.   ***** HERE IS A COFFEE SAMPLE TO DO NOW and send later
• Toiletries (the same items you would pack for a trip)
• **Over the Counter Medications** (all types)
• Diapers & Wipes all sizes
• Paper Products (tissues, paper towels, bath tissue, paper plates, cup, silverware)*
• Feminine Hygiene products
• Formula, Food, Bottles, Sippy cups (Baby items, if you use it daily they need it)
• Socks and underclothes (all sizes)
• Brushes, combs, hair ties, etc.
• Flashlights & batteries (small one are great)
• Polygrip, Seabond, Denture cleaner, toothbrushes and toothpaste (Adults & Children’s)
• Deodorant
• Shower/bathing products (bar bath soap Very few have wash cloths for shower gel).
• Sunscreen & Chap-stick
• Laundry products*
• Pet Food (dry)
• **Diabetic Supplies**
• **Medical Supplies** (First aid kits, gloves, insulin, syringes, alcohol wipes, glucose-meters…)
• Blankets & Pillows & Sleeping bags
• Towels & Wash cloths
• Prepaid Cell Phones with minutes
• Gloves
• Trash Bags
• Cleaning Supplies
• Cooking supplies. Meals are served all day everyday.
• Backpacks for the families to put their new supplies in.
• **Small new toys, coloring books & crayola, small books and bags/backpacks for the children to put their   items in.
• **Battery operated DVD players & batteries etc. Items to keep the children busy while the parents search and clean up.

GDA AT TOTSY! spend $10 for $30 SHIPPED! step by step instructions

#1  SIGN UP HERE IF YOU ARE NEW TO PLUM DISTRICT or HERE if you are already a member use code "MOMMY" to get additional $5 off if you are NEWBIE
#2  GO HERE and sign up for TOTSY use code: MEMDAY to get free S&H or   (when you make your FIRST PURCHASE you will qualify for FREE SHIPPING when you sign up thru a referral link and purchase within the 1st 30 days)
#3  REFER YOUR FRIENDS to collect credits and also give them FREE S&H
#4   when you get your $30 VOUCHER go back to TOTSY And spend!  you have $30 and Free S&H to spend on QUALITY ITEMS!

If you don't have children to buy for don't despair they frequently have products for women, and health & beauty products too!  

4 workbooks for under $5 shipped (OR FREE)

GO HERE
This item is eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion. Eligible products include select Books, Single Copy Magazines, and Home & Garden items. Buy any 4 eligible items and get the lowest-priced item free.
the are REGULARLY about $3 each with this deal (auto discounted at check out) you get them for about a buck AND if you have $5 from "search and win" you get 4 of them FREE!   I am ordering some for my grandkids to do when they say "I'm Bored" lol I will be ready for them!  

GUITAR STAND reg. $25 now $5 shipped!

GO HERE
item #451058000001000

Lady Ga-Ga "born this way entire album" 99cents dowload or free

GO HERE
you say you want some FREE GC TOO?   then also join and search daily
HERE and HERE
***both of which I earn $5 amazon gc this very week!

Oprah Magazine $9 for a year or FREE!

GO HERE
Oprah Magazine for $9   reg. $54
now sure how long will last, subject to change in pricing
please no emails if this occurs!
wooooooohoooooooooooooooooooo I'm in I had $10 in GC to cover it so its free
you say you want some FREE GC TOO?   then also join and search daily
HERE and HERE
***both of which I earn $5 amazon gc this very week!

everything is $15 ...............free s&h on $100 or 7 items

GO HERE
I have ordered from this site many times....... loved what I ordered and getting ready to make another order due to my getting a size bigger......... this is the place! 
$15 for everything .........anything......you like, even the formal dresses and coats too....

AWESOME SITE and GDA to begin on FRIDAY

SIGN UP HERE for this AWESOME DAILY DEAL SITE!   I just rec'vd a fabulous order from them today.  Feel free to take advantage of any deal you see (theres some goodies on there!)

I WILL BE POSTING A $15 for $30 deal from them FRIDAY
so sign up now and be ready to rock & roll.  Tell your friends too so that you "may" collect some referral dollars too! :)

free stevia sample ! yea!

FREE STEVIA SAMPLE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SWEET
GO HERE

WHOLLY TSHIRT

Wholly Guacamole wants to send you a free t-shirt. According to their Facebook page, if you send a postcard from your state, you'll get a free t-shirt in return.
"We are loving our consumer postcard map!!! We put it together on friday. Soooo, we need more postcards from the midwest and west. Send postcards of where u live to us and we will send you a free t-shirt ;)"
Send your postcard to
Wholly Guacamole
Attn: Wholly Marketing Wall Project
300 Burlington Road
Saginaw, TX 76179
Be sure to include your full name and address.

DAILY DEALS ! SIMILAR TO GROUPON

GO HERE and get in on this DAILY DEALS site to save up to 90%

WAYS TO HELP TORNADO VICTIMS

I have rec'vd this from an online freelancer........of ways to help MO TORNADO VICTIMS.....
there are also OK VICTIMS and ALABAMA too that is still trying to rebuild.  WE as a collective group can make a difference.  I will be posting other LEGIT ways as I get them.  for now here it the list that was sent to me

Volunteer: If you want to physically help and volunteer, you can call 800-427-4626.  If you have any medical training, head to ShowMeResponse.org

Help with Long Term Relief: Often times, after storms such as these, the donations stop.  You can help with the ongoing efforts by checking out Missouri Interfaith Disaster Response Organization.

Heart of Missouri United Way:  Donate $10 instantly by  “JOPLIN” to 864833.Red Cross: You can make a cash donation to the Red Cross to help victims on both sides of the state line by heading to their site and donating.  You can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate.

Heart to Heart International: This is a company based out of Olathe, KS.  You can donate online at www.hearttoheart.org , calling 913-764-5200, or mailing it to 401 S. Clairborne, Suite 302, Olathe, KS 66062.  You can also sign up to volunteer if you have medical training — call 913-764-5200 or email volunteer@hearttoheart.org.  You can also put together hygiene kits — get more information on Heart to Heart’s website at www.hearttoheart.org.

Humane Society: You can make a donation to help the animals affected by the storm by heading to www.hsmo.org .

Missouri Mavericks: The Missouri Mavericks are collecting bottled water, clothing, toiletries and other donations at their team store at the Independence Event Center until 6 p.m. Monday, May 23.

Northland Auto Body and Tow: They are taking donations for blankets, bottled water, toiletries, canned goods, radios, tarps, flashlights, batteries and clothing to be dropped off at 64th and Chattham.  For more information call 816-741-2588.

FREE CRANBERRY SPARKLING DRINK

EXPIRED! SORRY ! HOPE YOU GOT IN!

GO HERE
Design your own THANK YOU CARD  (THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT DAD?)  At checkout, use the coupon  code TYOPRAH and this card  will be NO COST TO YOU!    You can choose to have the card mailed to yourself for FREE or you can have mailed to another  for only the cost of the stamp (just 44¢!).

This deal was created orig. for those that want to THANK OPRAH..........you can do that by sending to:

Attn: Corinne Saunders, 884 Hermosa Court, Suite 100, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 

I am sending to my dad!

DEAL IS OVER ON MAY 17 WOMEN DESIGNER FRAGRANCES

GO HERE they won't last long

$10 for a Survey today , CASHED OUT for $34 you can too!

Photo Credit: http://festivalplayers.ca

Just completed yet ANOTHER $10 SURVEY and requested a check for $34! you can do this too, just sign up and fill out all of the screeners and profile questions and then wait........you will get them ...........collect what you want in your account and then REQUEST A CHECK.......takes about a month to get them but they come .... $34 is ALMOST a weeks worth of groceries for me! :) GO HERE 

my complete (well almost) list of surveys that I do is located HERE just in case you want more.  Don't forget to use a specific email for this so you don't clog up your primary one. 

 

RICHMOND AREA! HALF OFF GROCERIES! $25 for $50!

 1/2 off your grocery bill next week!

GO HERE if you are already registered with groupon
or if you are NEW to groupon go HERE

so I get credit for sending you......  My pick up would be midlothian area on mondays........
check out the details to find out where you would pick up

RelayFoods.com is like an online farmer's market, connecting shoppers with goods from more than 50 local farms, stores, bakeries, and specialty shops. Customers can keep the car in the garage, the kids in the house, and the grocery-store laser in its holster while filling pantries or satisfying sweet teeth with specialty items such as freshly baked cupcakes from Carytown Cupcakes ($2.75 each). Local producer Bearer Farms harvests wildflower honey (16 oz, $10), and Mechanicsville’s Rain or Shine Greenhouse Gardens supplies heads of local, hydroponic bib lettuce ($3). Drowsy nostrils will thrill and occasionally dance to the morning aroma of fresh dark bold whole-bean coffee from Blanchard's Coffee (12 oz, $7.99). Shoppers can also stock up on basic necessities such as bananas ($0.55/lb), Simply Orange calcium-rich orange juice ($4.79), and other staples from Farm Fresh Grocery.

RelayFoods.com lets foodies sample fresh produce, often plucked from its earthy slumber the morning of delivery, and puts its dinner money in the pockets of local producers rather than far-flung purveyors interested in hoarding Virginia pennies. The site’s 100% satisfaction guarantee ensures customers can return anything that doesn’t pass kitchen muster, such as overripe bananas. Online tools inform decisions and speed up future orders by tracking previous purchases, favorite items, and bestsellers.

A FEW FREEBIES!

Sign up for the newsletter and receive a
free appetizer from Smokey Bones! 

FREE kindle book SHOELESS JOE 

$10 off ANY ORDER if you are a newbie 

Sign up for the search and win program here 
earn points to cash in for amazon gc.  NEW FEATURES to rate and earn under "tasks" to earn variety of points and earn guaranteed 5 points a day clicking "mega" 


Free Waffle at Waffle House here exp. 5/31

 

GDA! GET $10 FREE

#1  GO HERE FIRST AND SIGN UP!  this will get you your first $10 CREDIT
#2  GO HERE and SIGN UP / SIGN IN   ***make sure you pick a school to get % of your purchase  if you don't have one please choose POWHATAN HEAD START
#3  BUY THE DEAL OF THE DAY AT MAMAP.  it is $20 for $40 at HOMESAVE
#4  SHARE ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK ETC if 3 friends also buy then yours is FREE
#5  WAIT until your $40 GC comes thru and use with your $10 HOMESAVE CREDIT you will get a total of $50 for $20 or $50 for FREE depending on your "friends" but either way it is a FABULOUS DEAL!

entertainment books $8 shipped (or $3) RIGHT NOW!

GO HERE to sign up / sign in  *new members earn $5
and you get 30% back with the purchase from

choosing ENTERTAINMENT.COM
BOOKS ARE $12 with FREE SHIPPING RIGHT NOW for the next 10.5 hours only get your home town and vacation spot too!these books pay for themselves quickly and then its money in the bank!
GO NOW!  :)

FLEUR DE LIS CANISTERS! (more styles available too)

GO HERE
now $39.99 + shipping.............if you have the $20 credit you can get for $30 shipped!  thanks to freelancer, Susan M.  I just did!
:)

Free 8x10 Photo Collage Today Only + UPDATED! MAY 7

SIGN UP / SIGN IN to MR REBATE when you are a newbie you get $5 with your FIRST PURCHASE added to your account



SEARCH FOR WALGREENS
FIND WALGREENS and click on the Photo Dept  and upload your favorite photos and make an 8x10 Photo Collage.......... use code:  FORMOM to get for FREE (pick up at store for free or pay small S&H)
AND if your first purchase you make $5 for being a newbie to Mr. Rebates
thanks to freelancer, CAPTAIN RUBY RED for texting me about the deal
good until 5/7

YOU CAN MAKE 2 of these !!!!!!!
You’ll need to use codes FREECOLLAGE and FORMOM.
You will have to do each collage in a separate transaction to be able to use both codes.

LOOK WHAT YOU CAN BUY WITH YOUR $40 CREDIT! :)

16 piece dinnerware set is FREE with your credit

OK if you "followed me" on the PLUM DISTRICT and bought the ONE KINGS LANE then you have $40 credit to spend and they have a GREAT DEAL on some RAGGAE STYLE SERVING PIECES , and BAKE WEAR.... with shipping ($9.95) the $29 will work out to be free! :) you can buy the bread server, gravy boat with platter and a few other things that will work out to be free.


If you DIDNT sign up at Plum District you still want to AND you want to thru this link which gives you $5 towards your first purchase DO IT and wait for your best and favorite deal to spend it! :) ***another chance to get in on a GDA***

2ndly............sign up here thru my link ONE KINGS LANE and then refer your spouse/BFF/mom etc

FABULOUS FREEBIES -

Photo Credit:  the Daily Fleur De Lis

It’s Military Spouse Appreciation Day & we hope you’ll join us in honoring the contributions & special sacrifices of spouses of our Armed Forces members. If you know someone who is supporting one of our soldiers, please say “thanks”. If you’re a military spouse, email customercare@truecitrus.com w/ your contact info & where your spouse served/is serving & to receive a “True Gift” as a small token of our appreciation.

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
Mother's Day is coming! Are you a family that can gather 3 generations of moms or know someone who is? We'd like to honor those moms and the youngest's daughter with a free buffet on Mother's Day. One such party at each of our four locations - call 757.428.3494 x25 ASAP! I know a few people that could benefit from this ! ENJOY!

FREE ADMISSION TO YOUR LOCAL GARDEN  GO HERE for DETAILS

 

BLOCKBUSTER -enter code: FOODLION -valid at Food Lion locations only and it should be valid until June 11

 

 

MEGA BUCKS FRIDAY

SIGN UP /  SIGN IN HERE
go search and win some MEGA bucks and cash in for AMAZON GC (or other prizes) to use later!  :)


SIDENOTE:  if you sign up you automatically get 30 "bucks" you can donate these to help JAPAN for an easy and free way to donate monies! 

CONTEST TO ENTER FOR MOMS DAY

GO HERE
win a $1000 shopping spree for you and your mom.........I don't have one of those so I won't be entering...........so one less to compete with...

MOMS DAY!!!! FREE HOOTERS

$40 CREDIT? GREAT AFFRUGAL DEAL! :)

Photo credit: http://duartefruittrees.com/?page_id=52

OK if you "followed me" on the PLUM DISTRICT and bought the ONE KINGS LANE then you have $40 credit to spend and they have a GREAT DEAL on some creramic dishes......... with shipping ($9.95) the $30 will work out to be free! :)


If you DIDNT sign up at Plum District you still want to AND you want to thru this link which gives you $5 towards your first purchase DO IT and wait for your best and favorite deal to spend it! :) ***another chance to get in on a GDA***

2ndly............sign up here thru my link ONE KINGS LANE and then refer your spouse/BFF/mom etc

and when they purchase you will get $25............. ok...........EXAMPLE so your DH NEEDS to buy something today ($15 for $50 kids shoes? + $10 shipping = $25 cost for him............and $25 credit for you.........then you do the same thing)................then you get 2 pairs for total of $25....... or 75% savings and your KID LOOKS FABULOUS!   = AFFRUGAL DEAL

YOU NEED to sign up with both of these great sites or you will be missing out! :)  *thanks for using my links too! :)  I love when its a win / win situation when you do! :)

I have LOVED everything I have gotten from them and had one issue  that THEY took care of before i even complained..........WTH?  what companies do you know that does this?  VERY RARE TOP RATE SITE

HURRY LIMITED TO THE FIRST 2500 FREE ZIPLOC BAGS

GO HERE
click on HOUSEHOLD on LEFT SIDE OF PAGE , came up for me FIRST PAGE on the RIGHT HAND SIDE
maybe different for you BUT HURRY