Sunday, October 31, 2010
Free Veggitales 16 Track Christmas Album
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Awesome deals on boys Carhartt on Amazon!
Go HERE to check out amazon's clothing clearance. Orders over 25.00 ship for free, or if you have a prime membership, anything eligible ships for free! There are several boys carhartt, fox and other shirts, etc. things on the first page for under 5.00 PLUS get an extra 20% is applied at checkout on all of these special clearance items. Not a member of prime? Join AMAZON MOMS for a free prime membership, at no cost to you. I'm thinking Christmas!
EXPIRED-Fiber Plus 2$/1 Coupon- Cheap granola bars!
Go HERE to print a 2$ off 1 box of Fiber Plus Chewy granola bars. These are at Dollar General and walmart for about 2.75, or you could wait for a sale. We've had these, and my kids love them ( just don't tell them they're healthy!) Be sure to hit back and refresh to print it twice.
Raw Milk, Part One: Newbie fresh homemade butter
Okay, this is a fun thing for you newbies. I am sad to say that of a month or so ago, I had never heard, seen, or even known of anybody who had made their own butter or cheese. I have since become one of the biggest raw milk supporters ever! (I come to the club late, but quickly aspire to be the vice-president!:) ) So here is a quick run through of how I make fresh butter. We use it salted and unsalted, and since I've seen culinary websites expounding it's taste, I ONLY USE FRESH BUTTER! That's how so many 'frugal' things are, they start out as a way to save money, and then we fall backwards into the luxurious elite that only the rare few may enjoy!
Homemade Butter
1. Sit it out.
This is so easy! I start with cream from Raw Milk, from a Jersey Cow. Jersey is a special breed that gives the most 'cream' that I know of, almost 25%, just by looking at it. We are going to start by doing something that is totally against the nature of my clorox disinfecting loving self- We are going to let the cream sit out for about four hours!
(<><:&%&^&^% HORRIFIED SCREAM(*&%^r)
Dont worry, it is only getting to room temperature. SEE?
2. Spin it!.
I make mine in a kitchenaid, you can use a hand mixer. I would choose a bowl with very high sides however, as you will see later why. I only put about a pint in here. This is one of my 'homeschool recipes'. I can jump back and forth without paying much attention to them, but you do have to be here!
Then I put my mixer on about a 4-6. It will make either way, and this isn't scientific, but the longer you let your cream sit out and the lower speed you have, you will have a softer, whiter, more 'cultured' butter. The colder, quicker you mix it can take longer and you will have a more yellow butter, and less of it. Make sure to wipe down the sides of your bowl every 5-10 minutes, really during the whipped cream phase You will mix for 15-30 minutes, depending on how much fat is in your butter, the temperature, the speed, and just what the milk feels like doing today!
You will have 4 basic stages you will see: Whipped Cream, Sour Cream, Grainy sour cream, then the butter.
WHIPPED CREAM
SOUR CREAM
GRAINY SOUR CREAM
BUTTER !
Here is why you need a bowl with high sides. At this point you have spun the butter solids from the buttermilk liquid, and the buttermilk will slosh like crazy.
3. Drain it! Save that stuff, even if you freeze it. It makes wild bread and pancakes, and the powdered stuff is nasty and expensive!
Squeeze some more buttermilk out.
See the buttermilk?
4. Wash it!
This sounds crazy but wash that butter under COLD water. Hot water will make a melty butter spa hand treatment that will take a bottle of dawn to clean up. You are washing away any last bit of buttermilk that will cause the butter to go rancid. I used to pick up the whole wad of butter and run under a faucet, but since i've become more lazy and irritable, I just wash it in the kitchenaid bowl, press it with a spatula, and wash again until the water is clear. The butter will stay 3-5 days, I think some say it can keep longer. If I have it for more days than that, I just pop it in the freezer for cooking.
5. Eat it!
Homemade bread, fresh butter, homemade strawberry preserves. Yum!
Homemade Butter
1. Sit it out.
This is so easy! I start with cream from Raw Milk, from a Jersey Cow. Jersey is a special breed that gives the most 'cream' that I know of, almost 25%, just by looking at it. We are going to start by doing something that is totally against the nature of my clorox disinfecting loving self- We are going to let the cream sit out for about four hours!
(<><:&%&^&^% HORRIFIED SCREAM(*&%^r)
Dont worry, it is only getting to room temperature. SEE?
I make mine in a kitchenaid, you can use a hand mixer. I would choose a bowl with very high sides however, as you will see later why. I only put about a pint in here. This is one of my 'homeschool recipes'. I can jump back and forth without paying much attention to them, but you do have to be here!
Then I put my mixer on about a 4-6. It will make either way, and this isn't scientific, but the longer you let your cream sit out and the lower speed you have, you will have a softer, whiter, more 'cultured' butter. The colder, quicker you mix it can take longer and you will have a more yellow butter, and less of it. Make sure to wipe down the sides of your bowl every 5-10 minutes, really during the whipped cream phase You will mix for 15-30 minutes, depending on how much fat is in your butter, the temperature, the speed, and just what the milk feels like doing today!
You will have 4 basic stages you will see: Whipped Cream, Sour Cream, Grainy sour cream, then the butter.
Here is why you need a bowl with high sides. At this point you have spun the butter solids from the buttermilk liquid, and the buttermilk will slosh like crazy.
3. Drain it! Save that stuff, even if you freeze it. It makes wild bread and pancakes, and the powdered stuff is nasty and expensive!
4. Wash it!
Homemade bread, fresh butter, homemade strawberry preserves. Yum!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Ruby Tuesday BoGo Free!
Go HERE to print a coupon for a buy one get one free entree, up to ten dollars. It states 'one coupon per check' , not per table, so on a split tab, or with friends, you should be able to use more than one coupon, but we've all had that waitress who gives you 'the look', so good luck!
Gap Outlet, BOGO FREE!
Here is a great coupon if you are headed to the Gap outlet on Saturday. Go HERE to print a coupon for buy one get one free!
Rue lala Use your credit!
Right now Rue lala has a reebok boutique with toddler shoes and more prices at 15.00. Shipping is around 10, so with your 20 $ credit you can ship them to your home for 5$!
Toy Story 8.00 off Blu-Ray Coupon
If your kids are wanting the Toy Story 3 movie, THIS is a great coupon to hold on to. It comes out next Tuesday ( I think). Usually they will run an introductory week blow-out with the dvd for 15.99 and the combo for 20-22 dollars. Don't forget you can price match at walmart and use a coupon ( don't be surprised if you get a hassle!). This makes the blu-ray combo cheaper than the dvd! A great gift for kids!
p.s. You must sign in or register to disney movie rewards, they give you free offers for movies you buy!
UPDATE: there is also a 5.00 rebate HERE when you but 3 condensed campbells soups or spaghetti o's. These go on sale at supercenter for .50. Wow!
p.s. You must sign in or register to disney movie rewards, they give you free offers for movies you buy!
UPDATE: there is also a 5.00 rebate HERE when you but 3 condensed campbells soups or spaghetti o's. These go on sale at supercenter for .50. Wow!
Cheap Magazines
Right now on Tanga they have Bon Apetit for 4.99 when you use FOOD at checkout. They also have Taste of Home for 3.99 when you use the code TASTE at checkout. These prices will only show up when you use the code.
Sav-a-lot this week
To know about Save-a-lot:
Specials run wednesday through tuesday.
Right now there is said to be a special on green beans, 3 for 1$ If so, this is a stock up price. BUT WAIT! Goato THIS page on Sav-a-lots website (if not working just go to save-a-lot.com, click on coupons) and print off a .50 cents off 4 coupon. I called the store and save-a-lot does take their own printable coupons
4 cans at .33 each= 1.33 -.50 off coupon= .88
This is an e-centives coupon, so you can only use one item purchased, in this case, 4 cans. I've already called and you should have no trouble using two coupons to buy 8 and get them for 1.60. Please be nice and courteous so they get to loving us!
Even at .49 for the other veggies this is a great price. Other deals:
Maltomeal mini spooners (small bag) .59
Green beans 3 for 1$
Veggies .49
4lb bag of russets .99
Let me know if you got these great deals!
Specials run wednesday through tuesday.
Right now there is said to be a special on green beans, 3 for 1$ If so, this is a stock up price. BUT WAIT! Goato THIS page on Sav-a-lots website (if not working just go to save-a-lot.com, click on coupons) and print off a .50 cents off 4 coupon. I called the store and save-a-lot does take their own printable coupons
4 cans at .33 each= 1.33 -.50 off coupon= .88
This is an e-centives coupon, so you can only use one item purchased, in this case, 4 cans. I've already called and you should have no trouble using two coupons to buy 8 and get them for 1.60. Please be nice and courteous so they get to loving us!
Even at .49 for the other veggies this is a great price. Other deals:
Maltomeal mini spooners (small bag) .59
Green beans 3 for 1$
Veggies .49
4lb bag of russets .99
Let me know if you got these great deals!
Wendys free frosty key fob
Thanks Tammy!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
How I get free money for Christmas
Some of you have seen the posts about sign up, invitation only websites. I know some of you are wondering 'Is this really worth it?' I'll be honest, sometimes it is, sometimes not. But here's a breakdown of what I've got working now. Will it all work out? Probably not. But I'm excited about the great deals to be had, and you can 'earn' free stuff or discounts for a big chunk of your Christmas shopping.
1. Groupon.
This is a group coupon website, that offers a limited number of gift cards to many stores, many of which are online. It is a cities searchable site, but I and other bloggers can alert you to these deals. Also, you get 10$ when you invite someone to join and they make a purchase. Many times you can combine these with special deals and/or free shipping for an amazing deal. I recently have bought soap.com, fandango, and body shop.
2. Invitation only websites
These include but are not limited to ruelala, onekingslane, modnique, and more. You often get 5-20$ just for signing up. They create excitement without spending money on advertising, and top designers will let their items go much cheaper since this is an 'exclusive' club.Most of these items are VERY expensive, but they have all also had free-cheap items after discount, like candles and gourmet foods, great for a gift basket or exchange. Who doesn't want 40$ hot chocolate?You can also combine these sometimes with coupon codes and free shipping for great deals. (see post below) Now I know I may not use or even like all of these, but if I have the possibility to score a 50$ gift for 5$, why not?
3. Points earnings sites
These include swagbucks, viewpoints and more. Swagbucks is a points earning site. Now I'm all about my own personal comfort, so I just downloaded their toolbar and use it to search. Many ladies have said they 'search' for the site they want to go to earn tons of points. (won't work in google chrome). Viewpoints does not usually give $$ for reviews, but has a promotion from time to time to earn GC. I could have earned a 25$ one, but forgot about it, but they surprised me with a 10$ one instead. Combined with my free amazon prime moms membership, you can get a 10$ item totally free.
4.Purchase with Purchase
Several of you have seen the great deals they had last year for Christmas. One item on everyones list was the nintendo wii. Well if you held out almost until Christmas eve Walmart had a 50-100 gift card with purchase of the wii and other electronics. There will be several of these deals that you can use to fund the rest of your list. Ask yourself 2 questions though: was I going to buy it anyway, and was I going to buy it now? If not, don't be pressured into thinking you 'have to buy now' to get a great deal.
1. Groupon.
This is a group coupon website, that offers a limited number of gift cards to many stores, many of which are online. It is a cities searchable site, but I and other bloggers can alert you to these deals. Also, you get 10$ when you invite someone to join and they make a purchase. Many times you can combine these with special deals and/or free shipping for an amazing deal. I recently have bought soap.com, fandango, and body shop.
2. Invitation only websites
These include but are not limited to ruelala, onekingslane, modnique, and more. You often get 5-20$ just for signing up. They create excitement without spending money on advertising, and top designers will let their items go much cheaper since this is an 'exclusive' club.Most of these items are VERY expensive, but they have all also had free-cheap items after discount, like candles and gourmet foods, great for a gift basket or exchange. Who doesn't want 40$ hot chocolate?You can also combine these sometimes with coupon codes and free shipping for great deals. (see post below) Now I know I may not use or even like all of these, but if I have the possibility to score a 50$ gift for 5$, why not?
3. Points earnings sites
These include swagbucks, viewpoints and more. Swagbucks is a points earning site. Now I'm all about my own personal comfort, so I just downloaded their toolbar and use it to search. Many ladies have said they 'search' for the site they want to go to earn tons of points. (won't work in google chrome). Viewpoints does not usually give $$ for reviews, but has a promotion from time to time to earn GC. I could have earned a 25$ one, but forgot about it, but they surprised me with a 10$ one instead. Combined with my free amazon prime moms membership, you can get a 10$ item totally free.
4.Purchase with Purchase
Several of you have seen the great deals they had last year for Christmas. One item on everyones list was the nintendo wii. Well if you held out almost until Christmas eve Walmart had a 50-100 gift card with purchase of the wii and other electronics. There will be several of these deals that you can use to fund the rest of your list. Ask yourself 2 questions though: was I going to buy it anyway, and was I going to buy it now? If not, don't be pressured into thinking you 'have to buy now' to get a great deal.
HURRY, MORE FREE/CHEAP FOR CHRISTMAS!!
This deal won't last long! Go HERE to sign up for modnique.com, a free invitation only website.
You will get a 5.00 credit for signing up.
Use star at checkout to get 10.00 off your order.
Shipping is 7.95 and this will work towards shipping.
Go to the 'kidorable' page, right now they have rainboots, hats, scarves and mittens for 5.00 and up. I scored a pair of boots for 4.95 and a scarf and mitten set for 4.90. Too cute!
You will get a 5.00 credit for signing up.
Use star at checkout to get 10.00 off your order.
Shipping is 7.95 and this will work towards shipping.
Go to the 'kidorable' page, right now they have rainboots, hats, scarves and mittens for 5.00 and up. I scored a pair of boots for 4.95 and a scarf and mitten set for 4.90. Too cute!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Picture People coupon...I'm not bitter:)
Okay so I wanted to post this week there is a great coupon for the picture people. You can print it here. Now I went to get mine on saturday, waited two hours, some of the fixtures fell on my son's head, I paid for pictures then they were not acceptable....but i'm sure they'll make it right!:) right?
Free Blockbuster today only!
Today you can score a free rental at blockbuster express with code BBXMDY .
POSSIBLE...free cereal at Dillon's wednesday???
Okay guys, kroger stores, which run their sales starting sunday, who also own dillons, has a buy 4 get 6$ off your order going now. Dillons should start this wednesday. This should make the cereal .99 to 1.49, when you add shortcuts and cellfire coupons to your paper coupons, these should be free! If they post this sale wednesday, I will link up some coupons. Get ready!
Free 20$ for Christmas...LAST DAY!
Go HERE to sign up for ruelala.com. It is an invitation only website that gives you 20$ completely free for signing up! It takes 48 hours for your credit to show up. Now most things on the site are HIGH, but since I've signed up this week there have been great deals: free makeup, and designer tops and body wash for 4-5$ shipped. This is a great way to get an awesome present on your list for very little change! There is no purchase necessary, so if you don't like it you don't have to buy. I will be posting when we can find more hot deals!
The Body Shop 40$ Gift card for 20$
Another great way to save on Christmas.... Online buying sites! These sites are free, but just offer so many of each deal. Today there is a 40$ GC to The body shop for only 20$. Read the fine print, and is valid in stores only. It is a great source for body and skin care items without harsh chemicals.
How to do it:
Go here to sign up for groupon.
Click on verification on your email.
Click on 'Visit other cities' .
Click philidelphia, miami,or springfield MA.
Buy!
How to do it:
Go here to sign up for groupon.
Click on verification on your email.
Click on 'Visit other cities' .
Click philidelphia, miami,or springfield MA.
Buy!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
How to save $$$ on Christmas....When you live in a small town, Part 1
I know some of you were right on the technology train, had smartphones before everybody else,etc..
I was not.
I have jumped on the online shopping bandwagon, but still I know some of you are leery OR not sure how to get started. Most people DONT shop online for two reasons- shipping and putting their financial info online. First, you can get free shipping on tons of online items from amazon, ebay, and more. Did you like hearing last black friday that while you got up at 4 am and just missed that hot item you wanted somebody got up at 5or 6, shopped in their jammies, and had it shipped to store for free? Also, most financial info is stolen from two places, your mailbox or your trashcan.
My absolute favoriteshopping addiction online store is amazon.com. I started last year with their lightning deals. I had just had a baby, trying to save on gas, and then that magic box with the smile on it arrived. I got several hot deals, and this Christmas with be no different so pay attention! You can get free two day super saver shipping on many items when you spend 25$, or buy a prime membership for free shipping on any prime eligible item (90% of the items, no matter how big ) for 89$ the whole year. However, I got a 'free trial' membership with a promo this spring, when that ended they gave me three more months for buying diapers, then there was another promo this summer, and last month there was a 'moms club' trial to last til Christmas. I have been thoroughly pleased with their customer service (who can say that anymore?) and loved everything I've gotten.
Can you really save? Prices change hourly, by supply and demand. THIS Erector set motorized helicopter is regularly 39.99 on sale now for 12.12 (it may not be by the time you see it.) Now you might be able to find it in walmart or target for 30$, but 12 is a steal! Another game I have seen a lot was 'giraffallaff limbo'. These were 25-30 in stores and a semi-hot game last year. I saw one price on amazon for 9$! I will try to post some of the hottest items, so definitely keep an eye out for amazon deals!!!
I was not.
I have jumped on the online shopping bandwagon, but still I know some of you are leery OR not sure how to get started. Most people DONT shop online for two reasons- shipping and putting their financial info online. First, you can get free shipping on tons of online items from amazon, ebay, and more. Did you like hearing last black friday that while you got up at 4 am and just missed that hot item you wanted somebody got up at 5or 6, shopped in their jammies, and had it shipped to store for free? Also, most financial info is stolen from two places, your mailbox or your trashcan.
My absolute favorite
Can you really save? Prices change hourly, by supply and demand. THIS Erector set motorized helicopter is regularly 39.99 on sale now for 12.12 (it may not be by the time you see it.) Now you might be able to find it in walmart or target for 30$, but 12 is a steal! Another game I have seen a lot was 'giraffallaff limbo'. These were 25-30 in stores and a semi-hot game last year. I saw one price on amazon for 9$! I will try to post some of the hottest items, so definitely keep an eye out for amazon deals!!!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Really Cheap Crescents and Grands Biscuits
Have you got your dillons card yet? This week Dillon's has Crescents and Grands Cinnamon Rolls 10 for 10$ ( You don't have to buy 10 to get them for a 1$!) Add coupons from dillons.com, shortcuts.com, and cellfire.com for 40-50 cents off two.
Then there are printables for Crescents here for 50 cents off 1 (they will double), plus coupons.com has coupons for 30-50 off one on the grands, cinnamon rolls, and crescents. USE THEM TOGETHER to get crescents for as cheap as 25 cents each, and the others for around 50 cents. Don't forget to hit the back button to print twice!!
Then there are printables for Crescents here for 50 cents off 1 (they will double), plus coupons.com has coupons for 30-50 off one on the grands, cinnamon rolls, and crescents. USE THEM TOGETHER to get crescents for as cheap as 25 cents each, and the others for around 50 cents. Don't forget to hit the back button to print twice!!
1.00 Off lucky leaf pie filling
Use this coupon to like Lucky Leaf on facebook for 1.00 off pie filling. Christmas is coming!
Free-Cheap Juice
Use this link to get 1.00 off simply orange juice. You must 'like' it on facebook, and remember to hit 'back' then 'refresh' to print it twice! You can get the singles around 1$ or the large juice for 3.00 or less. It is off 'any' so the small ones can be free or close to free! We use these for picnics or long trips to save getting pop in the drive thru.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
How to get FREE groceries
Okay girls, this is one I've wanted to share for a long time. Here in the Ozarks, you have to know where to shop. One of the many ways I've found to get FREE groceries is at Dillon's. It's not every week, and I don't go in just to grocery shop (usually). Here's how:
1. You need a Dillon's card. Go and sign up at the registers before your big shopping trip. It takes about 2 minutes and is easy and free.
2. Register your card on these websites: shortcuts , cellfire , and dillons . You can then load e-coupons, usually new every tuesday.
3. Stack sales with paper coupons and e-coupons. One one of my biggest deal trips, dillons was running their popular buy 10, get 5.00 off promotion. Kraft had this 5$ off 5 coupon, and still does. You can print it twice per computer, and it refreshes every so often ( usually every month but sometimes sooner). You can also print it twice on mil's computer, too!:) With the cheese priced at 88 cents when you bought ten ( you can also mix and match the ten items, but I didn't need too) , I paid -2.40$ for 20 packages of cream cheese. Also, at SuperCenter, they had Chex on sale for 2$ for the big box. I have been holding on to 3$ off 3 coupons for a year now, and they expired the night we just 'ran over there' for no reason. THAT'S GOD!
4. Use the 'buy ahead' principle. This kills me, but I used to go to the store and only buy what I needed for the week. Do I need 20 packages of cream cheese this week? NO!! But it is good until February, great for many holiday recipes, and also freezes well. So I am good on cream cheese!
How about you? Do you just buy for the week or stock up?
1. You need a Dillon's card. Go and sign up at the registers before your big shopping trip. It takes about 2 minutes and is easy and free.
2. Register your card on these websites: shortcuts , cellfire , and dillons . You can then load e-coupons, usually new every tuesday.
4. Use the 'buy ahead' principle. This kills me, but I used to go to the store and only buy what I needed for the week. Do I need 20 packages of cream cheese this week? NO!! But it is good until February, great for many holiday recipes, and also freezes well. So I am good on cream cheese!
How about you? Do you just buy for the week or stock up?
KMart 20$ Gift card for transferred prescriptions
Go HERE to get a coupon for a 20$ gift card when you transfer a prescription to Kmart. You can do up to 5 for 100$!!
Hey Girls!!
I worried for whole 5 minutes on what to name the blog, so here it is!! We are trying to feed chicks, right? But we're also growing, planting, and grocery shopping mama chicks too. I hope this site, above all, is a BLESSING to those moms who have given all to their families, and maybe we can find a few treasures to pamper mom, too!
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