tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21263682416686905602024-03-14T03:13:46.401-04:00Shoestring SistaA Mom doing it all on a Shoestring BudgetShoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-21687020268202620492011-07-05T12:05:00.008-04:002011-07-05T15:25:13.370-04:00Cable TV Alternatives for a Shoestring BudgetOK so someone asked me today if I knew of any great alternatives to cable. Sure I do! There are many great alternatives to cable. I decided to make a list of my favorites. <br /><br />Take note, you may need other equipment or services such as an HD antenna, a Smart TV, a gaming console, a laptop, and an internet connection. You will need a high speed internet connection for all options other than local TV. You also have the option of streaming services on you laptop and plugging that into your HDTV. Smart TV's have internet capabilities so work great with these services. <br /><br />Sure, these arent all the options but these are a few that I use and they are all completely legal!<br /><br />1. <strong>Network Websites</strong>- Want to catch a show go directly to the source. Most networks post their hit shows for free on their website so go check them out! VH1, Bravo, NBC, BET and many other networks air most of their popular shows right on their website.<br /><br />Pro: You can watch both local and cable network shows absolutely free!<br /><br />Con: You wont be able to catch the shows as they air. You may have to catch the show from the next day up to the following week. You may not have access to old episodes. You wont have access to many premium channel networks like HBO, Showtime(Showtime does let you sample select full episodes)and, Starz without a cable subscription.<br /><br />2. <strong><a href="https://signup.netflix.com/Login?country=1&rdirfdc=true">Netflix</a></strong>- My husband loves NETFLIX! We never get bored with the great selection from them. You can find TV shows, Movies, Documentaries, etc. all in one place.<br /><br />Pro: You have access to instant streaming for only $7.99 a month, add DVD's by mail for around $10. You can keep the DVD as long as you like and when you send it back your next DVD is on the way....these folks are super fast! You have access on many devices. It is compatible with gaming systems such as XBox, PS3, and Wii. It is also available on many droid devices, it works great on my HTC EVO.<br /><br />Con: While you may watch episode after episode and season after season you wont find the current season on Netflix. Some titles are instant and other titles you will have to request by mail. If you put off a movie you want to see be aware it may not be available instantly the next time you go to watch it. I don't know often they cycle their instant content but be aware it is cycled so if your too late you may have to order it by mail. <br /><br />3. <strong><a href="http://www.hulu.com/">Hulu</a></strong>- Hulu is a great site very similar to Netflix but free! Hulu is an online video service that offers a selection of hit shows, clips, movies and more. Hulu is free and legal through advertising that advertising runs during normal commercial breaks. Hulu acquires the rights to distribute its videos, making them available to users legally. Hulu Plus is an ad-supported subscription service that offers current and back season shows from ABC, Comedy Central, FOX, NBC, and MTV to connected devices for $7.99 monthly. <br /><br />Pro: Hulu is absolutely free! It is now compatible with PS3,(Yay! just found this out)iPad, and iPhone. It will soon be available on XBox 360 and Android devices.<br /><br />Con: Hulu's free content isn't as large as Hulu Plus or Netflix. Its not yet available on other gaming consoles or Droid devices. Hulu is not available internationally or in Canada. Hulu states, "We've always been very public about our intentions of being an international service, but do not have any details to share at this time."<br /><br />4.<strong> <a href="http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/">XfinityTV</a></strong>(Formerly Fancast)- Extremely similar to Hulu, in fact there is some sort of relationship between the two websites. This webservice is owned by Comcast.<br /><br />Pro: Much of the programming is free. Fancast seems to have free programming available that you would find on Hulu plus at cost.<br /><br />Con: Some programming is locked and only available to Comcast subscribers. Doesn't seem to be available on any other devices other than the PC, iPad, and iPhone.<br /><br />5.<strong> <a href="http://www.redbox.com/">RedBox</a></strong>- Movies cost just a dollar per day. There is no sign-up, all you need is a credit/debit card. You can find many of the latest DVD Movie releases at RedBox.<br />Did you know that McDonalds owns RedBox?<br /><br />Pro: You can get free RedBox movies with the Redbox movie codes issued every week. RedBox now offers games for $2.<br /><br />Con: People have had issues with receiving the wrong movie from people returning bogus DVD's back to the machine. Some are saying that they have been returning their DVD's on time, but the machine is not recognizing the ID sticker and not giving them credit for the return. Some people have been charged an additional dollar for every day that they thought they had the discs and then RedBox charges them for the cost of the DVD. I haven't experienced any of these issues but did have a problem returning a video because the kiosk was full. It was an inconvenience because we had to drive further to another kiosk.<br /><br />6. <strong>Local TV</strong>- all you need is an HD antenna and you are in business!<br /><br />Pro: You can watch all the major local networks(depending on your reception)absolutely free. You can watch the local network shows as they air. You get a few bonus channels on almost every network station you recieve with the HD antenna. This is the only way I know how you can watch sports without cable service.<br /><br />Con: Your channel lineup may vary depending on your geographic location and antenna. No cable networks. Definitely not a huge selection.<br /><br /><br />There are a ton of ways to get your TV fix on a Shoestring budget, these were a few of my favorite and completely legal ways.Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-46297841028018449932011-04-15T18:33:00.004-04:002011-04-15T18:37:15.463-04:00Free Jet Magazine Subscription TODAY ONLY!!!I received an email from a friend today, it mentioned a great offer that you just don't want to miss out on. In honor of the Urban League, Black Expressions is giving you a <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FREE!</span> one year subscription to Jet Magazine. Yes folks! That is 36 issues of great news and entertainment.<br /><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=ptGqx6LbpYVTR7CD1%2Fd2HLaZvsWWGMYm"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 288px;" src="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5666/images/COVER--Janet%20Jet.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />But hurry, this offer is only available today April 15th 2011! To get your complimentary subscription, <a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=ptGqx6LbpYVTR7CD1%2Fd2HLaZvsWWGMYm">click here</a>. This offer ends at midnight (EDT). Don't miss out on this great offer!Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-65054037049845811882011-04-15T18:08:00.002-04:002011-04-15T19:10:12.704-04:00Great Earth Day Deals!There are a lot of awesome organic and green deals this April in honor of Earth Month. <a href="http://www.target.com/eco" target="_blank">On April 17th Target is giving away one million reusable bags</a><strong>, </strong>made from 100% recyclable Tyvek material, at Target stores nationwide. This offer is good while supplies last. Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.target.com/eco" target="_blank">Target’s Earth Month Page</a> for more great deals. (Thanks <a href="http://www.organicdeals.com/home/2011/4/4/free-reusable-bag-at-target-april-17th-coupons-more.html" target="_blank">Organic Deals</a>)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.organicdeals.com/storage/Free%20Reusable%20Bag%20At%20Target.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1301863286180"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.organicdeals.com/storage/Free%20Reusable%20Bag%20At%20Target.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1301863286180" alt="" border="0" /></a> <br />Our next deal is courtesy of <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/%7E/25501877/0/feedburner/moneysavingmom%7EFree-ThredUp-Swap-new-signups-only.html" target="_blank">Money Saving Mom</a> As some of you may know I love to reuse and recycle things. Having a large family sometimes clothing gets passed down and sometimes we purchase or are gifted second hand clothing. <a href="http://www.thredup.com/how-it-works" target="_blank">Thred up</a>, a place to buy and sell used kids clothing, is offering a great deal for Earth Day. Use coupon code <strong>EARTHDAY</strong> and you’ll get $15.95 in your account to pick a free box of clothes and have it shipped to you at absolutely no charge.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/10/08/technology/bits_thred-up.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 143px;" src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/10/08/technology/bits_thred-up.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-43638344458842618962011-02-17T18:20:00.026-05:002011-02-18T00:10:00.358-05:00Give Back!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkUPm8SYScje_otzgrujJH9yIjTZe6wzYyCPWLs93XDWYwOBhu63OSIns195_OwY93PwpmGhnq33DKZEwdN1_aQl3Ju8Rqeem8tPQFNBIJDTPR65lQSZCBKhEXrExHQ0k-Xh_luFCT8w/s1600/volunteermatch.jpg"></a><br /><br />Today a Facebook friend asked if anyone had any volunteering ideas for her children. Volunteering is something I have always love to do whether it was just helping someone out or actually volunteering my time to an organization.<br /><br />Our first volunteer experience began when my oldest daughter, now 14, was around five years old. We volunteered for a program that raised funds for the the <a href="http://www.aidscouncil.org/">AIDS Council of North Eastern New York. </a><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 96px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574826017214972722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlObbu2BktMw0I4yasGOH9sJoIUx270kPG-RDFpXnbULJX3Cp8oyqQv7jfxHxwyqF1KJAch3kelH6qk_JIKSVrFKl2Xbb5Ycwcg4Mcj6WwVR4i46nPLLeWGenpHcYGqCLjAmuu-ZEWgw/s400/aidslogo_3151.gif" /><br />"The AIDS Council’s Help Fight AIDS Through Books & Music project is a completely volunteer-driven program that sells new and gently-used books, music, and movies as well as entertainment books and plush animals to raise money to support the AIDS Council’s client Services Emergency Fund. Now in its 18th year, Help Fight AIDS Through Books & Music has raised more than $500,000 in net funds to support people living with HIV/AIDS. For more information, log on to: <a href="http://www.helpfightaids.com/">http://www.helpfightaids.com/</a>. "<br /><br />This experience was really rewarding because we do have a loved one that is an active client of the program. We need to do what we can to raise awareness and teach our youth about this disease that is devastating to our communities.<br /><br />We have also been involved with feeding the homeless and feeding the community. We plan to do 7 acts of charity throughout the year and we will keep that updated right here.<br /><br />Here are a few other options for youth volunteering:<br /><ol><li><a href="http://www.volunteermatch.org/">Volunteer Match</a><br />Volunteer Match is an online recruitment tool. Organizations are able to list the services they need assistance with and volunteers are able to search and find the volunteer opportunities they are interested in. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 86px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574881848053081554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOod6NdsxvAbkJLB5sBlw5azgBWOBCSVRbARR5HdW3vefC7fOZcAbovtmv3mG4Oge4Vz8prXEhJMwwHF2Z45lnRAewDZxW57zdzfMfqahHkv9JwLfnhCWoH98Hmib4UEDRINVqLnRiSuI/s200/volunteermatch.jpg" /><br />"VolunteerMatch is a national nonprofit dedicated t<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfx9ilt-h3GXQgUwDfYA9rSHGJ6biw6OMqjUlTDPUOAHcAwRxr5U5E1rCr1R-bLULpH6lo3U0cN8_1p3efJ5X5ewQTO9Q9BnF83kOgh3th_PlgqeySzwD4bThvxqbgYygMPl_WdZ9DQ8/s1600/volunteermatch.jpg"></a>o strengthening communities by helping good people and good causes to connect. Its award-winning online service, <a href="http://www.volunteermatch.org/">http://www.volunteermatch.org/</a>, makes it easy to find a way to make a difference by location, expertise, or availability. VolunteerMatch provides many of the nation’s most recognized businesses and organizations with Web-based solutions to<br />facilitate and track volunteer engagement at local and national levels."<br /><br /></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.yvca.org/">Youth Volunteer Corps of America</a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 189px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.yvca.org/media_vault/images/1216143065.jpg" /><br />Youth Volunteer Corps of America allows young people work together<br />to make a positive change in our community. The program has allowed yuth from ages 11-18 to serve their communities since 1987.<br /></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.yay.org/">Youth Assisting Youth</a><br />Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a peer mentoring service to improve life prospects for at risk and newcomer children. YAY matches children aged 6-15 with trained and dedicated Youth Volunteers aged 16-29 who act as positive role models. Since 1976 YAY has helped more than 20,000 young people.<br /></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.dosomething.org/volunteer">Do Something </a><br />"DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 161px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574877172052548930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPEsvfQ5D7G8qhiETO1TmikdS8CiZj4PWbQ8uMb6JWdVxPjpxSqDG1lTZFbpZwbfLZLOJUp2LLDtk4dBqJSnmriUpM-xC77nl69-hswl_3SFMbp3BOiQo_QWWYdhvCGFpyQ6dxPche-g/s200/do+something.jpg" />By leveraging the web, television, mobile, and pop culture, DoSomething.org inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of doers: teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action."<br /><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.serve.gov/">United We Serve </a><br />United We Serve is a nationwide service initiative that helps meet growing social needs resulting from the economic downturn. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Serve.gov">Serve.gov</a> is your online resource for not only finding volunteer opportunities in your community, but also creating your own.</li></ol><p>These are all some really great organizations. Check them out and see where you fit in. I have two organizations I want to work with this year. </p><p>The first is <a href="https://www.alexslemonade.org/">Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation</a>.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 186px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574884101916010178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXQIeaLwDleqcAJLuca27NPP_NncOgE4Y-dBw4Z0-GLTMvn8N8yc7oqBikENGRY_42VvYcjnUJoZYCDeqG0OWbKaoF4kGM9D3Dv8-2_TFp7hhQPX-ygQkEkPj5ngGOa20sK_H9G_OqE88/s200/ALSFsquare.jpg" /> Their Mission is to raise money and awareness of childhood cancer causes, primarily research into new treatments and cures and to encourage and empower others, especially children, to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer. Please visit the website to learn a little about Alex's story. </p><p>The second is <a href="http://www.kab.org/">Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup.<br /><br /></a></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnuy27EivAwQpfsSDdHl2TCYKnQzCVzf8mXZgY2eE5zLqdzQW7Bq1Q3ogDDdl5JgqWtLzYlPYgWmFt8IoKCdDDMog34CBc6HtDuuHU-R-NGIDUhfZS_Fj5y7RRnEutnUr6ZOT5X0C_qU/s1600/22849.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 56px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574887763801029826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnuy27EivAwQpfsSDdHl2TCYKnQzCVzf8mXZgY2eE5zLqdzQW7Bq1Q3ogDDdl5JgqWtLzYlPYgWmFt8IoKCdDDMog34CBc6HtDuuHU-R-NGIDUhfZS_Fj5y7RRnEutnUr6ZOT5X0C_qU/s200/22849.jpg" /></a><br />"Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest community improvement program, takes place annually from March 1 through May 31, involving an estimated 3 million volunteers and attendees. The hardworking volunteers donated more than 5.7 million hours in 2010 to clean, beautify and improve more than 33,000 communities during more than 30,000 events in all 50 states and beyond. Activities included beautifying parks and recreation areas, cleaning seashores and waterways, handling recycling collections, picking up litter, planting trees and flowers, and conducting educational programs and litter-free events. "<br /><br />What will you do this year to give back? Feel free to leave a comment!Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-1736930282658076272011-02-17T16:40:00.000-05:002011-02-17T16:40:31.198-05:00I Just Won 50 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com<a href="http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=369526&cmp=7&cxid=11111-Search&fb=true&rwrd=50&curl=www.swagbucks.com&deno=50">I Just Won 50 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com</a><br /><br />If you arent familiar with Swag Buck go and check it out!Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-79931521468045809582011-02-15T22:36:00.004-05:002011-02-15T22:56:54.905-05:00Giveaway-Guidecraft Nesting Sort & Stack Cubes and Cylinders<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNQ-p13azk3fOOHpz1cW7I4324KQ9X2kevh3bXsjvZJZjkZaGdohEpqG3ZnfncWbIb9f1qp3YqQIZgwcHHg7m0LTRJ0KdStJLQ1obueQXBjrwI_nBY1g1WHgPxagvd9AbCg7rbQAYyTU/s1600/Guidecraft+stack+%2526+sort.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 524px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNQ-p13azk3fOOHpz1cW7I4324KQ9X2kevh3bXsjvZJZjkZaGdohEpqG3ZnfncWbIb9f1qp3YqQIZgwcHHg7m0LTRJ0KdStJLQ1obueQXBjrwI_nBY1g1WHgPxagvd9AbCg7rbQAYyTU/s1600/Guidecraft+stack+%2526+sort.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.guidecraft.com/">Guidecraft</a> toys has these really amazing nesting blocks. They retail for around $20 but you could have a chance at winning them. <a href="http://www.thanksmailcarrier.com/2011/02/guidecraft-nesting-sort-stack-cubes-and.html?commentPage=2">Thanks, Mail Carrier </a>and <a href="http://www.guidecraft.com/">Guidecraft</a> are giving you that chance. Hop on over to <a href="http://www.thanksmailcarrier.com/2011/02/guidecraft-nesting-sort-stack-cubes-and.html?commentPage=2">Thanks, Mail Carrier </a>and enter the giveaway. Hurry, your chance ends on March 11th at 11:59pm Central.Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-48225853424174029772011-02-13T23:37:00.000-05:002011-02-13T23:38:36.094-05:00Whip My HairOK, so I have started this page for all things Natural Hair. I am a big time lover of being natural! Over the summer I took down my one year old locs. They were horrible, because my hair was so curly it sometimes curled and then loc'd that way. I had some short, some long, some loc'd, and some not, it was a huge mess. It took me 5 months to take them out (I know thats a long time, its a long story I will discuss later) and once I got them out that super long hair I had was no more. It was still very long but it was nowhere near my behind like it was before.<br /><br />One of the big problems I encountered after "the takedown" was breakage and dryness. My hair was also super tangled but I think that was related to the dryness. I would wash, condition, and style and it would look great. The very next day it would be dry and horrible to manage. I dont know about anyone else, but I dont want to spend an hour combing my hair.<br /><br />I am on a journey to finding the best natural hair products. I am also looking for products that wont break the bank. Who wants to have their hair looking gorgeous but cant afford to go out to show it off. No more of those $30 jars of hair products that we skimp on using because we dont want to run out. Half of these products are for natural hair but arent completely natural themselves....How about that? Yeah I said it! There are products out there that work great for our hair and dont cost a fortune. There are also great recipes for products you can make right at home with some of the things you already have in your own kitchen.<br /><br />For all those of you that wanted to know whats with the hair type numbers? Whats a "prepoo"? What products should I use on my hair? And... How can I grow long hair? I am going to explore all of that right here. And for all those with locs, I havent given up on them. They are not for me, but most of my children are loc'd. I will demonstrate to I maintain their locs as well as how I style them.<br /><br />Once I find what works I will begin a hair regimen that I share with my readers. Please feel free to share as well!Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-46782735903568998712011-02-10T21:08:00.005-05:002011-02-12T03:49:55.032-05:00Almost doneWell as you can see the blog is almost done! I am so excited! Its not exactly what I wanted but its getting there. I figured as long as it was presentable its fine. I haven't put the page links or the drop down menu yet but its coming!<br /><br />So I said this blog was going in a new direction. I still plan to post coupon deals but I will also have some tutorials on how to coupon shop. I will also be doing coupon webinars so stay tuned for that as well.<br /><br />Now for the new stuff............................................<br /><br />I have been a homeschooler for 7 years now and have gathered quite a bit of info over the years. I follow blogs of some of the most awesome homeschoolers I have ever seen. I also have friends on Facebook that all have shared some really great info with me. So I want to give that to my readers as well.<br /><br />I will be including curriculum I have created as well as links to other great resources. And because I'm a couponer I know how to find a great deal so be prepared to find some of the best homeschool bargains here.<br /><br />My blog will also share recipes especially awesome vegetarian recipes as I am making the transition from pescatarian to vegetarian to vegan. I will also be trying out some great raw food recipes and reviewing a few cookbooks along the way.<br /><br />If your a lover of natural hair or thinking about making the transition check out my blog. You will find everything from product reviews to tutorials right here.<br /><br />There is so much more that will be available just stay tuned. I am updating this blog daily.<br />So please click the follow button and join me on the wonderful journey. I am so glad to be back!Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-58474516442731833232011-02-04T18:18:00.003-05:002011-02-10T22:19:13.162-05:00Still Under Construction :(Ok so I have decided that I need to stop neglecting my blog. I learned so much about blog design but got frustrated with all the mistakes I made so I gave up. Now I have forgotten much of everything. I guess I didnt really feel like going through the whole learn blog design process. But if I can post on Facebook I can post here. So being that I am a homeschooler I have decided to make it a lesson! My teenage daughter and I are going to make this blog beautiful. I will make a lesson for each aspect of this blog design process. This is great since she is an artist. So stay tuned.....Oh and this blog is going in an entirely different direction.Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-34682369157590212352009-09-04T14:20:00.002-04:002011-02-10T22:19:13.163-05:00Under ConstructionPlease excuse my blog. I haven't posted in a while because I am wanting to take my blog in a new direction. I am also working out a new look for my blog as well. I am also considering changing the name of my blog to something more appealing.<br /><br />ThanksShoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-64156667726227883092009-08-04T21:11:00.002-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.523-05:00A stimulus package for your house<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I was searching in Walmart when I found out you could s</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; ">tock up and save on great-tasting, convenient foods that are perfect for this hectic time year. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">W</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 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Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-62335266620234987412009-08-04T18:56:00.004-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.523-05:00Winning with Wendy'sI came across a great deal today while playing the new Wendy Twisted Frosty game. Just pick your favorite flavor frosty to see if your an instant winner. Hey, if you don't win you still get a free $1 off coupon. Great deal,huh? Go get your free coupon from <a href="http://frosty.com/wendysfrosty/front.do">Wendy's</a>.Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-52440070018766095162009-06-26T16:40:00.002-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.523-05:00Todays FREEBIESI love freebies. Today I found some great stuff.<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong>The Glidden National Paint Giveaway</strong></span></div>Glidden is givng away a free of paint just go to their website a <a href="https://www.glidden.com/promotions/free-paint-giveaway.do">order</a> yours. You even have the option to pick your own color.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong>Free Captain D's</strong></span></div><a href="http://www.captainds.com/files/dsclub.aspxhttp://">Join</a> D's club and get a free meal. Receive special offers and be among the first to learn about upcoming promotions and new menu items. Each new member will first receive a welcome email with a coupon good for a FREE Fish & Fries or a FREE Chicken & Fries, just for joining! Please allow us 72 hours to verify your new member status. Limit ONE membership per email address.Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-85167269573490526052009-06-23T19:17:00.005-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.524-05:00Summer FunWell if you are like me and have a hug-normous (lol I made that up) family like me then doing fun things in the summer seems incredibly expensive.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.regmovies.com/images/img_freeFamilyFilmFestival.png"><img style="WIDTH: 287px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 184px" alt="" src="http://www.regmovies.com/images/img_freeFamilyFilmFestival.png" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Movies</span></strong></div><br />The movies are fun but for myself, my husband and our six children its too much. I'd much rather order a movie through playstation. But I miss that whole theater experience.<br /><br /><br />Regal Entertainment group has the <a href="http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx">Free Family Film Festival </a>every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am. Go to their website and find the schedule for the free showing in your area!<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/illo.png"><img style="WIDTH: 397px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" alt="" src="http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/illo.png" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Bowling</span></strong></div><br /><div align="left">I know bowling has gotten expensive for my family but with <a href="http://www.ask.com/bar?q=kids+bowl+for+free&page=1&qsrc=0&ab=0&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kidsbowlfree.com%2F">kidsbowlfree.com</a> it will be really affordable. And those bowling coupons I have can be used for my husband and I. Go to the website at register your children.<br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://images.barnesandnoble.com/pImages/resources/events/2009/summerreading/summerreading_2009_f1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 208px" alt="" src="http://images.barnesandnoble.com/pImages/resources/events/2009/summerreading/summerreading_2009_f1.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong>Summer Reading</strong></span></div><br /><div align="left">Barnes and Noble has a summer reading program.<br />Here's How It Works:<br />1. Kids read any eight (8) books of their own choosing. </div><br /><div align="left">2. Kids use the <a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://images.bn.com/pimages/bn-junior/resources/2009/Summer_Reading_Journal.pdf">Summer Reading Journal</a> to tell us their favorite part of each book. A parent/guardian signs the journal when it's complete. You can also get a <a href="http://images.bn.com/pimages/bn-junior/resources/2009/Summer_Reading_Journal_Spanish.pdf">Spanish-language Reading Journal</a>.</div><br /><div align="left">3. Children bring their completed Reading Journal to a <a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/">Barnes & Noble store</a> between May 26th & September 7th, 2009. </div><br /><div align="left">4. We'll give them a coupon for a FREE book! They choose from a list of exceptional paperback titles.</div><br /><br /><div align="left">* * Eligible books will be listed on the coupon. Choices must be made from available stock. No special orders. Limit of one (1) form per school-age child (grades 1-6), please. Incomplete forms will be ineligible for free books. </div><br /><br /><div align="left">I took my children to the local library today. They had a similar program. This program gave you a free book upfront to start reading with. Then there was a list of books per grade that needs to be completed by summer. By the end of the summer there will be awards given as well as a grand prize of a new PC. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="center">Check out your local Library to see what they have to offer!</div>Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-39768071947069918742009-06-14T22:44:00.004-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.524-05:00Hot Kroger Deals!<u style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></u><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">You can always count on the ladies over at hot coupon world to find awesome deals. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Krystal the forum moderator for Kroger Mid- Atlantic posted these great deals!</span><br /><b><u><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">All items below 10/$10</span></span></u></b><br /><br />Angel soft bath tissue 4 regular rolls<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Angel Soft Toilet Paper, any 4-Pack + Regular Roll - 04-19-09 RP $.50/1 doubled = FREE</b></span><br /><br />Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeats 5=6 oz<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Hillshire Farms Deli Select Lunchmeats, Any 5 Oz. (DND/DNT 5) - 06-07-09 RP $.65/2</b></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>= $1.35/2 ($.67 each WYb 2)</b></span><br /><br />Oscar Mayer Turkey franks lb<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs, Any - 05-10-09 SS $1.00/2</b></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>=$1.00/2 ($.50 each WYB 2)</b></span><br /><b style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">**Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs, Any - Kraft Food & Family Summer Issue, June 2009 $1.00/1 =FREE</b><br /><br /><br />Chef Boyardee Pasta 14.5=15 oz cans or 7.25 oz microwave cups<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Chef Boyardee, Any 15 Oz. Cans - 05-03-09 SS $1.00/5</b></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>= $4.00/5 ($.80 each WYB 5)</b></span><br /><br />Kraft EasyMac Microwve cups 2-2.05 oz<br /><b style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">** $1.00/2 Kraft IP's</b><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>= $1.00/2 ($.50 each WYB 2)</b></span><br /><br />Duncan Hines cake mix 18.25 oz<br />Duncan Hines frosting 15=16.2 oz<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Duncan Hines Carrot Cake Mix, Any (1) And (1) Duncan Hines Cream Cheese Frosting - 04-26-09 SS $1.00/2</b></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>=$1.00/2 ($.50 each WYB 2) IF INCLUDED)</b></span><br /><br />Dole Pineapple, Mandarin Oragnes or Tropical Fruit Salad 15.25 or 20 oz<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Dole Canned Fruit, Any - Good Housekeeping, May 2009 & Better Homes and Gardens, May 2009 $.50/1 doubled =</b></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">FREE</span></span><br /><br />Turkey Hill tea 1/2 gal<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Nature's Accents, Lemonades, Or Fruit Drinks, Any 1/2 Gallons - 04-05-09 RP, 05-03-09 RP & 05-10-09 RP $1.00/2</b></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>= $1.00/2 ( $.50 each WYB 2)</b></span><br /><br /><br />Shamrock Farms milk 12 oz<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Shamrock Farms Mmmmilk, Any 12 Oz. - 05-17-09 SS $.50/1 doubled =</b></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">FREE</span><br /><br /><br />McCormick Grill Mates 2.5-3.4 oz<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**McCormick Grill Mates Blend, Marinade or Spice Rub, Any - 05-03-09 RP $.50/1 doubled =</b></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">FREE</span><br /><br /><br />Suave deodorant 1.4 oz, suave shampoo or conditioner 15-16 oz 10 for $10<br /><b style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">**Suave Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Any -03-29-09 RP & 05-17-09 RP $.50/1 doubled =</b><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"> FREE</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Suave Hair Care Product, Any - 03-29-09 rp & 05-17-09 RP $1.00/2</b> <b>=</b></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b> $1.00/2 ($.50 each WYB 2)</b></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b><u>Other free/cheaps this week:</u></b></span><br /><br />Bagel-fuls 10 oz 2 for $4 - $1.00/1 Kraft IP<span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>= $1.00 each</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">General Mills Cereal 8.9-12.9 oz, Kellogg's cereal 12-20oz 2 for $4</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Cocoa Krispies, Corn Pops or Apple Jacks Cereal, any - 06-07-09 RP</b></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Kellogg's All-Bran, Special K or Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal, any - 06-07-09 RP</b></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>**Kellogg's Mini-Wheats, Rice Krispies, or Crispix Cereal, Any 10 Oz. + - 06-07-09 RP = $1.00 each using any of the 3 q's listed (IF INCLUDED)</b></span><br /><br />Thanks alot for these awesome deals I am going to get right to it!Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-5480235784977119672009-06-14T21:38:00.003-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.524-05:00Coupon FrenzyWell my week sure has been busy and I am not done yet. I have been constantly kicking myself over the deals I have been missing due to my lack of organization. So whats the solution? <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">A coupon binder!</span><br /><br />Now I have had this binder for a few months now and have neglected to use because of my busy family life. I even had the nerve to splurge on the card protectors and not use them. Thank God I wasn't running around with the bag of coupons that I had to sort through to match up my deals, what a headache!<br /><br />So all week I have been clipping coupons and categorizing them in the binder and boy has this been a job...whew!<br /><br />I will post a picture of the final product. I sure wish I had done a before and after shot, but the end result is most important. Anyway I am not done but when I am everyone can see. I will be so much easier to find that coupon I am looking for. YAY!Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-19125986497766746702009-06-11T19:35:00.005-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.524-05:00Thanks Again Oprah<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGext1AeQhqub63KRklshmHm9rlj1wGmvv04Owj8rLbG1Vsj4YijXaYfd7a0KIIzcWWzbmVQ-cyAKUF4gVP7cAw4r2fk2jG0aXd54X3D_kOwUaab3iDDb_S01004gt0dXJaCp5PQts9o4/s1600-h/homepage_header_oprah_166x145.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346253910035928306" style="WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 145px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGext1AeQhqub63KRklshmHm9rlj1wGmvv04Owj8rLbG1Vsj4YijXaYfd7a0KIIzcWWzbmVQ-cyAKUF4gVP7cAw4r2fk2jG0aXd54X3D_kOwUaab3iDDb_S01004gt0dXJaCp5PQts9o4/s200/homepage_header_oprah_166x145.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well once again Oprah gives us a hookup. And being that everyone does what Oprah says (LOL) you better had jump on this! You know what happened when she told us about that KFC deal.</div><br /><div>Anyway, I got my first O magazine today and found some great deals.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>A Flight for Ten Bucks?<br />Check out <a href="http://www.spiritair.com/" target="_blank">Spirit Airlines'</a> $9 fare club. For $39.95 a year, you can access ridiculously inexpensive flights—even $3 fares. The airline flies to many major cities and a slew of locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and South America. You'll receive e-mails several times a week, listing cheap fares like.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Free Lipstick!<br />Return six empty containers of MAC products (a blush compact, for example) to a MAC counter or to the company and receive a free lipstick of your choice. (For information, go to <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/" target="_blank">MacCosmetics.com</a> and click on Giving Back.)</div><br /><br /><div>Around-the-Clock Sample Sale<br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Websites such as <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/" target="_blank">HauteLook.com</a> and <a href="http://www.gilt.com/" target="_blank">Gilt.com</a> host private online sample sales that last 36 to 72 hours and feature items up to 70 or 75 percent off. Recently, a Vivienne Tam halter dress was on sale for $168 (originally $450). <a href="http://www.gilt.com/" target="_blank">Gilt.com</a> is invitation only, but those who join the waiting list usually are admitted within a couple of weeks. </div><br /><br /><div>Dining Out on a Dime<br /><a href="http://www.restaurant.com/" target="_blank">Restaurant.com</a> lists restaurants that let you buy dining certificates at significant discounts. Recent deals? Million Dollar Cowboy Steakhouse in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, $25 certificate for $10; Mosaic Restaurant in Atlanta, $10 certificate for $3; A.J. Maxwell's Steakhouse in New York City, $50 certificate for $20. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Price Choppers<br /><a href="http://www.fatwallet.com/" target="_blank">FatWallet.com</a>, an online community for bargain hunters, features coupons, savings alerts, and rebate information. <a href="http://www.dealhunting.com/" target="_blank">DealHunting.com</a>, <a href="http://www.couponcabin.com/" target="_blank">CouponCabin.com</a>, and <a href="http://www.naughtycodes.com/" target="_blank">NaughtyCodes.com</a> have codes to enter at checkout for discounts on purchases or free shipping. </div><br /><br /><div>Think Ink<br />Bring your toner cartridge back to Staples and receive $3 off the purchase of anything in the store or online. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Deal on Wheels<br />If you need a car but can't swing the down payment, you might consider taking over someone else's lease through <a href="http://www.swapalease.com/" target="_blank">SwapALease.com</a> or <a href="http://www.leasetrader.com/" target="_blank">LeaseTrader.com</a>. These websites match leaseholders with people who need cars. The customer must submit a credit application, and once approved, she assumes the rest of the monthly payments. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div>For more awesome deals go to <a href="http://http//www.oprah.com/article/omagazine/200809_omag_extras">oprah.com/omagextras<br /></a><br /><div></div>Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-52911870224594495442009-06-11T19:27:00.002-04:002011-02-10T22:21:26.333-05:00IM BACKI know I have been gone again. But my son got sick and then passed it on to me! So I was in sick in bed fo 4 days, it really shut me down. But once again I'M BACK.Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-75957764857703169382009-06-03T19:11:00.002-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.525-05:00Sweet Tooth Week?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://media.redplum.com/articles/06032009140810-SonicSF.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 90px;" src="http://media.redplum.com/articles/06032009140810-SonicSF.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />It must be National Sweet Tooth week and boy are you gonna love this!<br /><br />Tonight is free Root Beer Float night at sonic. Sonic is giving away free ten-ounce root beer floats on Wednesday, June 3, from 8pm-midnight. <a href="http://www.sonicdrivein.com/prmtns/2009/frbf/index.html" target="_blank">Find a Sonic!</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://a248.e.akamai.net/www.dunkindonuts.com/images/global/logo_main.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 60px;" src="https://a248.e.akamai.net/www.dunkindonuts.com/images/global/logo_main.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />And in honor of National Doughnut Day on Friday June 5th our friends at Dunkin Donuts are giving away a Free Donut. Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.dunkindonuts.com/">Dunkin Donuts</a> requires your purchase a beverage but who wants a donut without a good chaser.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://krispykreme.com/images/promoSmallDoughnutDay09.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 129px; height: 130px;" src="http://krispykreme.com/images/promoSmallDoughnutDay09.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />OK and <a href="http://krispykreme.com/">Krispy Kreme</a> is also giving away a free Doughnut of your Choice with no purchase necessary. Although I cant find this info anywhere it is posted all over the web. So I would check with your local store.<br /><br />And last but not least Ice Cream!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.friendlys.com/images/events/events_Special.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 394px; height: 363px;" src="http://www.friendlys.com/images/events/events_Special.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />From noon to 5pm on Saturday, June 6, participating <a href="http://www.friendlys.com/index.php">Friendly’s</a> restaurants will be giving customers a free scoop in their choice of 26 flavors.<br /><br />Boy This will sure make up for me missing out on Walmart's ice cream social. I am still kicking myself for missing that one because we went out to dinner at Ruby Tuesday's (B1G1 coupon) with the children for the anniversary and skipped dessert. That would have been perfect treat!Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-64500293441271890762009-06-03T18:03:00.003-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.525-05:00VacationOK so I took my first official vacation frommy blog. It was a beautiful week though. My husband and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary. I am upset that I didnt post all the great deal I came up with but I am back in full swing again!Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-10405982175918223282009-05-26T19:04:00.003-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.525-05:00This weeks TARGET Deals<span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">~ WEEKLY DEALS ~</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Vitaminwater 10 - $1.00 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 in 4/5 Smart Source insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">FREE after coupons</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">SmartFood Popcorn Clusters - $3.00 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 Target coupon here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">PLUS</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 manufacturer's coupon here and in 5/3 Smart Source insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1.00 each after coupons</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Hershey's Bliss Candy (9.6 oz bag) - $2.99 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 Target coupon here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">PLUS </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 in 5/3 Smart Source insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$0.99 each after coupons</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Strawberries - $2-3 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 Target coupon here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1-2 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Kashi GoLean Crunch Cereal & Granola Bars (6 ct) - $2.88 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1.50/2 here </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$2.13 each when you buy 2, after coupons</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Kellogg's Cereal - $1.99 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 printable coupons available on Coupons.com recently (no longer avail.)</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$0.99 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Quaker True Delights Granola Bars (5 ct) - $2.50 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 in 5/10 Red Plum insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1.50 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Quaker Fiber & Omega Granola Bars (5 ct) - $2.50 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 in 4/19 Red Plum insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1.50 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Pepsi (12 pk cans or 6 pk bottles) - $3.33 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 Target coupon here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$2.33 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">A-1 Steak Sauce - $2.09 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $2/1 in 5/10 Smart Source insert or $1/1 here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$0.09-1.09 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Baked Cheetos & Selected Others - $3.00 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$2.00 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Dove Body Mist or Ultimate Clear Deodorant - $3.29 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 Target coupon in the Afullcup.com Target Coupon Generator</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">PLUS</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 or $1.25/1 in 3/15 Red Plum insert OR $1.50/2 here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1.04-1.54 each after coupons</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Bounty Paper Towels (6 pk, big rolls) - $6.49 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 Target coupon here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">PLUS </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $0.25/1 in 5/3 P&G insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$5.24 each after coupons</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Wet Ones Wipes (40 ct canister or 24 ct single pk) - $1.87 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $0.75/1 in 5/17 Smart Source insert or $1/1 here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$0.87-1.12 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Zyrtec Kids (4 oz) - $9.99 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $4/1 Target Home Mailer (if you received it)</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">PLUS</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $4/1 in 4/26 Red Plum insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1.99 each after coupons</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Aveeno Baby Care (5 or 8 oz) - $3.49 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $2/1 here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1.49 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Johnson's Baby Care (9-22 oz) - $3.49 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 in 4/26 Red Plum insert or here and here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $2/2 here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$2.49 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Aveeno Sun Care (4 oz Baby, 3 oz Face, selected others) - $7.99 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1.50/1 in 5/17 Red Plum insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $2/1 here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$5.99-6.49 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">John Frieda Conditioner - $4.99 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $2/1 in 4/5 Smart Source insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$2.99 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color - $5.99 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $2/1 in 5/3 P&G insert or $4/1 in 4/19 Red Plum insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1.99 or $3.99 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Formula 409 Cleaner - $2.50 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $0.75/1 in 4/5 Red Plum insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1.75 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">~ GIFT CARD DEALS ~</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Get a $5 Target Gift Card When you buy 5 of These Products:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Kellogg's Pop Tarts (12 ct) - $2.33 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $0.50/1 Target coupon here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">PLUS</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/2 in 4/5 Red Plum insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1.33 each when you buy 2, after coupons</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">It's like getting 5 of these for $0.83 each with Target gift card (using 5 Target coupons)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Cheez-It Crackers (9 oz) - $2.33 each</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies (11.5 oz) - $2.33 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/2 in 4/5 Red Plum insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1.83 each when you buy 2, after coupon</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">~ ONGOING DEALS ~</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Kraft Mayo - $1.99 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/2 Target coupon here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">PLUS</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 here or in 4/26 Smart Source insert (use 2)</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">FREE after couponsKraft BBQ Sauce - $1.00 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">FREE after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Kraft Velveeta Shells and Cheese - $1.50 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 (for boxes, not cups) here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$0.50 each after coupon</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">*Note: This was $1.84 at my store</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Del Monte Fruit Chillers - $2.00 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$1.00 each after coupon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Crunch n Munch (4 oz boxes) - $1.00 each</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/2 here</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">$0.50 each when you buy 2, after coupon (Thanks, Michelle!)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Banana Boat Sunscreen (trial size) - $0.99 each </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Use $1/1 in 5/3 Smart Source insert</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">FREE after coupon<br /><br /><br />Thanks alot <a href="http://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/">Stretching A Buck</a>!<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-82251141308925983942009-05-26T18:48:00.002-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.525-05:00National Doughnut DayFriday, June 5th is National Doughnut Day, and to celebrate, <a href="http://www.krispykreme.com/">Krispy Kreme</a> will be giving every customer one doughnut of their preference!<br /><br />Thanks <a href="http://www.dealseekingmom.com/">Deal Seeking Mom</a>!Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-12983063328296957822009-05-23T18:42:00.003-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.525-05:00I really do love free things!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ilovefreethings.com/"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 431px; height: 112px;" src="http://www.ilovefreethings.com/images/top_09.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Here is a link to a website I came across. It has the latest samplers, freebies, and more!<br />Go to <a href="http://www.ilovefreethings.com/">I Love Free Things</a> and check it out.Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-84182980091733760132009-05-23T18:13:00.000-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.526-05:00$2 Meal?<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3250395-10435748" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">80% off of $25 Gift Certificates when you use code SPECIAL.</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3250395-10435748" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Pay $2 thru 5/25/09 only at Restaurant.com.</span></a>Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126368241668690560.post-62570950968350453262009-05-23T17:44:00.004-04:002011-02-10T22:20:40.526-05:00A Visit From the Coupon Fairy<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://www2.pricechopper.com/banners/logo.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 82px;" src="https://www2.pricechopper.com/banners/logo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I am currently out of town for the holiday weekend. While out grocery shopping at <a href="http://pricechopper.com/">Price Chopper</a> in Upstate New York I found a surprising gift. It seem there was a coupon fairy that went around the entire store taping manufacturers coupons to many of the items around the store.<br /><br />For all those couponers out there looking to maximize their savings, this is the ideal place.<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/JGUY%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-6.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/JGUY%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-5.jpg" alt="" />Shoestring Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029693238278557285noreply@blogger.com0