10/12 Expressions

We got our held mail today.  Two freebie magazines, a free shelf stable meal and coupons, rent check, postage stamps from my side-line job as a mail decoy, tooth paste sample, and my listia "winning".  After all of the running around I did yesterday, and back at my day job today - I am pooped.  I was going to take on a project - but project smoject - I am going hop in the tub and hit the hay early.

10/11 Expressions

Frugal deeds for the day:  I was just going to relax today.  But, I got a call from the rental agent about the house in which the couple are divorcing.  She asked if I could get the utilities turned on.  Water - no problem.  Electric company - I needed to come out there personally and could set up a landlord's account (in the future - just a phone call and reduced fee to switch services.  Hmmm - so, I printed a coupon for a free 16 oz drink at the Pilot Travel center - good thing their gas prices are cheap - and I got a caramel machiato.  Then to Aldi.  I got a very large pumpkin for $1.99 - other stores have them for $3.99 - so, it will be decoration for a bit - and then I will roast the seeds and make pumpkin puree for pies, etc.  So, $1.99 is a good deal.  I also got some other produce at great prices.  Then to Kroger to get in on the buy 10 certain items, get $5 off.  So, I bought 30 items, with $15 off and coupons, I paid $6.XX.  Also did some grocery maintenance - made salads, boiled eggs, etc. for lunches this week.  No mail, but was happy the DOW stayed above 11,000 :)  Blockbuster Express sent a code for a free movie - good for today only - we didn't rent one - but the code is MBBX2.

10/10 Expressions

Just noticed today is 10/10/10 :)  We just came back from our beach condo.  We had a working vacation.  This was fall break for my daughter.  We ate out three times with restaurant.com gift certificates purchased either at 80 or 90 percent off.  We did a bit of outlet mall shopping - in addition to sales, we purchased 25% off coupons for $1 each which goes to support breast cancer research.  This was our first year to attend the shrimp festival.  The food was good and plentiful.  And Geico had a booth and gave us free cinch sacks.  I was happy to see that the DOW went slightly over 11,000 on Friday.  We don't have cable at home - but do at the beach - so, we watched a bit of reality tv too.  To cut costs, I brought snacks, drinks, breakfast items from home. 

10/5 Expressions

Pictured is the headbank I made with recycled t-shirts/felt/elastic.  I have been having fun printing off coupons from Murphy USA - just printed one for a free Coke and a free Reese's pieces - the candy can go in the trick or treater pumpkin for the end of the month when I may get a few knocks on the door.  Just bought a few more apples at $1 a pound - will turn them into an apple pie.  Heats up the house, and tasty to eat :)

10/2 Expressions

We had a great day.  We did a few chores around the house after a nice breakfast - then we hit the town's street festival.  Very organized and entertaining.  Great music.  Lots of giveaways - treats for dogs, seeds, etc.  We bought lunch there and also purchased a t-shirt from an animal rescue group.  Then to the mall to pick-up my JCP order and we each got the freebie Bath and Body Works lotion.  Then to Steinmart - an extra 50% off on clearanced home items - got a beautiful King bed set for the condo - originally $250 - $69 after sale and coupon.  Also got a nice garbage can w/pedal to open for under $10 after sale and coupon.  Then to the $1 movie theater - yup, Redbox is $1 for the whole family - but this time, there was a comedy we all wanted to see.

More 10/1 Expressions

I thought I would upload a picture of the flip flops I embellished with stuff around the house.  The picture shows the pair I did for my daughter.  I also baked an apple pie - goes great with this fall weather.  I had 4 apples no one wanted to eat and I just purchased some Pillsbury crescent dough for practically nothing.  I used the dough for the top and bottom crust and just had a small sliver - quite tasty if I do say so myself. 

10/1 Expressions

As a coupon shopper/deal finder - it helps to be patient and not take things too seriously.  This morning, I got great deals on my groceries - I stopped at 3 stores in a circuit.  That Dollar General $5/$25 coupon was accepted by Publix - so, I did really well there.  However, I was hoping to get in on a few deals - the Hallmark Gold Crown - "Free Freaky Friday" deal - right next to Kroger - wouldn't you know it - our store is not participating - so, no freebie there.  Then I read I could use the the $1 off Nescafe Taster's Choice coupons at CVS and get the small box of individual servings - nope, mine doesn't carry it.  I thought they would be nice to keep in my desk drawer for those days that I really wanted a cup of joe.  I normally drink a brewed cup at home and none at work.  Well, I found them at Publix - but they weren't $1 a box, they were $1.39 - but that $5/$25 Dollar General Match more than makes up for it.  This fall weather sure makes things seem more tolerable.