$0.70 off any ONE Kellogg's Special K Cereal

$0.70 off any ONE Kellogg's Special K Cereal:

$1.00 off any TWO Kellogg's Special K Bars

$1.00 off any TWO Kellogg's Special K Bars:

New January Rite Aid Video Value Coupons are now available!

The new Rite Aid Video Value Coupons for JANUARY are available!

Did you know that you can watch videos and save big at Rite Aid?

Video Value Coupons: Coupons that you "earn" by watching short videos/ads. These Rite Aid coupons are printable and can be used in conjunction with manufacturer coupons for big savings at Rite Aid!

Just log in or set up an account HERE, watch your videos and print your coupons!!

You may want to print a copy of the updated Rite Aid Coupon Acceptance Policy, and keep a copy in your coupon binder.  

(To find the printable policy, follow the link above and scroll down, you will find it near the bottom of the page.)

It clearly states that use of the combination of a Rite Aid coupon and a manufacturer coupon on a single item is allowable.

  

NEW! Check out the new LOAD2CARD option to load your Video Value Coupons directly to your wellness + card!

Happy Saving at Rite Aid!

Sale on Organization Supplies!

This is the time of year to find deals on everything organization related.

Right now there a couple of great offers over at GetOrganized 


Get $10 off of a $100 purchase through the end of January: Go to ShopGetOrganized.com for $10 Off $100. Use Code AFGO0212, Ends on 1/31/13.

Bill Organizer Booklet Get organized for tax season with our bill organizer, which puts all your papers and into one convenient pocket. With a built-in calendar, this bill organizer is the best way to stay on top of your finances. Paper, cardboard, metal rings, 8 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 1/2.

Key Card Holder Key card protector stores, organizes and secures up to ten key cards, ensuring no damage occurs when not in use. One location makes them easy to find. The holder is perfect for keeping savings cards at hand so you never miss out. Features built-in magnifier. Plastic, steel, 1 1/4 x 1/2 x 3.

Coupon Organizer Get the best deals and get organized with the grocery coupon organizer. Grocery coupon organizers ensure that whatever you clip stays in one place, so you can save money every chance you get. Velcro strap wraps around shopping cart handle for hands-free accessibility. Vinyl, 7 x 4.

Get FREE shipping on all orders over $50: Get Free Shipping on all orders over $50 at ShopGetOrganized.com. No code is required.

You can also shop the clearance section for some great deals!

Frugal Mindset: Less is More

Frugal Mindset:  Less is More

Sometimes surrounding ourselves by many material things makes us feel wealthier even when our pocketbooks are nearly empty.  It is a kind of compensation that makes us feel better about our situation, but it does more harm than good. The clutter created from things you don’t really need keeps you from making good use of what you have, and takes the focus away from a frugal lifestyle.

The truth is, when you are developing your frugal mindset, the best policy to follow is “less is more”.  

How many times have you gone through your closet and found brand new clothes you’ve never worn and won’t wear now because the style no longer appeals to you? It’s great to hit the clothing clearance sales and buy for next season, but you need to have some idea of the items you need to complete your wardrobe. No matter what the price, if you overbuy, you are wasting money that could be invested in another way.

There are some easy guidelines to follow when it comes to organizing any area of your home with frugality in mind. 

Purge
Organize
Take Inventory 
Create a List

• First, you’ll want to purge items you do not use or need.  Make sure these items ultimately leave the premises so they don’t re-assimilate into your household. Bring items such as clothing to a resale shop, put items aside for a garage sale or donate them to a local charity. Make sure to get a receipt for your taxes for large donations. 

• Once you’ve purged, organize what is left by grouping like items together and be certain everything has a place. As you are organizing, you may find even more items to purge as you refine your space.   

• Now that you have an organized space it will be quite simple to take inventory of what you have.   

• The last step is to keep a master list of items needed.  That way you have a handle on what you have in your home so that you’re not purchasing items simply because you don’t know what you already have.  When you make a list, keep a list of things you need soon and things you would like to purchase should you find a good deal in the future. This method adapts well to most any area of your home: the pantry, the closets, the toy area, the book collection, or your stockpile of household products.

These guidelines were especially helpful to me when I decided to tackle my pantry. I was buying a lot of bulk dry goods and the packaging made it hard for me to keep up with the amount I had on hand.  I created a Mason jar system to organize my bulk dry goods and it is really efficient. I keep like items together, I can see what I have on hand at a glance and it’s super easy to make a menu plan. As I start running low on an item, I add it to my shopping list. Now this area of my pantry is extremely easy to maintain.

I hope this will help you to be more organized in your frugal life. Being organized is an integral part of living a frugal lifestyle because we must find ways to efficiently use what we have so that we can put our money to better use in other areas. Remember, even if you only have time to do one area of your home right now, you will reap the benefits and that will motivate you to take on more frugal organization projects in the future.

Craftsy Class Sale! All classes are between $9.99 and $24.99

There's a Christmas Sale over at Craftsy! 

All classes are priced between $9.99 and $24.99! You can purchase your class now while it's on sale and access it when your ready to start because your access never expires. 

A Craftsy class also makes a great last minute gift for the crafter who wants to expand their skills. There is easy option for gifting, just click the "Buy as a gift" button in the class purchase box.

 

I took a Craftsy serger class recently and I really enjoyed it. I was excited to find a great deal on my serger a couple of years ago because I imagined that I would make all of these wonderful gifts, but I really had no idea how to use it. The Craftsy class took me through it all step by step and it took the anxiety out of learning how to use my serger. 

Now, this year I will be able to use my serger for all sorts of projects with confidence, and I love the fact that if I need a refresher I can go back and review the class videos and notes anytime I need to.



Project Upcycle: Thrifty Sewing Projects

40% off All Boots at ShoeDazzle through 12/27

Boot Sale! 40% off all Boots at ShoeDazzle through 12/27! 

  

Are you looking for the perfect shoes to complete your New Year's Eve party attire? Whether you're going to a black tie event or a casual house party, ShoeDazzle has every style to complete your look! 

Best of all, through 12/27, ShoeDazzle is offering 40% off all boots. Don't miss your chance to shop this fabulous sale. 

Have a wonderful and stylish New Year!


Women's Shoes - ShoeDazzle - 0" to 2" Boot - Brown




Women's Shoes - ShoeDazzle - over 2" up to 3.5" Boot - Multi/Print




Women's Shoes - ShoeDazzle - over 3.5" up to 5" Boot - Black



Women's Shoes - ShoeDazzle - over 3.5" up to 5" Boot - Red

20% off at Ulta! Online only through 12/15

20% Off Your Entire Purchase with code SAVE20!

20% Off Your Entire Purchase! Use code SAVE20. Valid online only through 12/15/12, exclusions apply.

Blurb: 25% off sale through Monday, 12/17!

 

Now through Monday, 12/17 create the perfect gift and get 25% Off with Blurb when you use promo code FINALHOLIDAY. 





You can create a fabulous photo book with Blurb in just 1 night by uploading your Instagram and Facebook images. And remember, to receive your Blurb Book by Christmas place your order by 12/17! 





Don't miss out on these great savings and create your Blurb book today!

Easy Christmas Snow Wreath Project

In the past year, I've started this new tradition of making wreaths for every season. I have a couple of wreath forms that I recycle and I just switch out the items on the wreath as the seasons change. I always try to find stuff around the house to use instead of going out and buying items specifically to make the wreath.

I decided I wanted a "snow" wreath this year since we never see snow in this region and I really love how it turned out. 

Here's how I made it...

I spread fiber fill over a grapevine wreath and it held pretty well onto the twigs, so I decided not to glue it down. Then I used some glittered ribbon and wound it around the fiber fill covered wreath. I used some floral wire to secure the ribbon in the back, and then I threaded some colorful jingle bell ornaments in the spaces between the glittered ribbon using floral wire, but I think ornament hooks would work just as well. I made a very simple bow out of some of the blue ribbon that I used to wrap around my Christmas tree last year and secured the ribbon with a flower pick from an arrangement I had on my shelf.

The dove is also a Christmas ornament that I thought would look perfect shimmering in the middle.

The wreath took about 30 minutes to put together and I used fiber fill, ribbon and ornaments that I already had on hand. 


 

This wreath idea would work with other ornaments as well, so take a look around and see what you can come with to make your own snow wreath. 













It's hard to believe this idea all started when I was inspired to use up some left over fiber fill as snow, and it ended up as a beautiful wreath. 

So simple, but it's one of my favorite Christmas projects I've ever done.

30% off hundreds of Organic Products at Abe's Market

Abe's Market offers a wide variety of organic and natural products, and you can save 30% now through 12/13/12 during the Give Better Sale! 

Free Shipping on orders of $49 or more through December 31st.

Check out these super cute 3-D Bath puzzles that float!


Arctic Bath Puzzle with bubble bath - $10.99


 
Safari Bath Puzzle with Bubble Bath - $10.99
from: Abe's Market


  


Art Journal Kit - $12.95
from: Abe's Market
 

Abe's Market eGift Card - $15.00


 

 

Crayola Coupons: $1 off a $5 Crayola purchase and more!

 $1 off a $5 purchase of Crayola Products










 $2 off a $19.97 or more purchase of Crayola Products











$4 off any Crayola DigiTools

 

New Printable Coupons: Breakfast, Quick Meals, Snacks and Desserts

Breakfast

• SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) GEVALIA Coffee (12 oz.) (Walmart)
• SAVE $1.00 ON THREE when you buy any THREE BOXES any flavor General Mills Big G cereals: Cheerios® • Cinnamon Toast Crunch® • Chex® • Lucky
• SAVE $1.00 ON TWO when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor General Mills cereals listed: Cinnamon Toast Crunch® • Cocoa Puffs® • Lucky Charms® •
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX Original Cheerios® cereal (the one in the yellow box)
• SAVE $1.00 ON TWO when you buy any TWO BOXES Chex® cereals: Rice Chex® • Corn Chex® • Wheat Chex® • Honey Nut Chex® • Chocolate Chex® • Mul
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX Cinnamon Toast Crunch® cereal
• SAVE $1.00 ON ANY OREGON CHAI® PRODUCT
• Save $1.50 on any one (1) Starbucks® K-Cup® pack (10ct. or larger)
• SAVE $1.00 on ANY McCann's Irish Oatmeal product
• SAVE 40¢ ON SIX when you buy SIX CUPS any variety Yoplait® Yogurt (Void in LA, NJ, ND, NV & TN)

Meals at Home

• SAVE 40¢ ON THREE when you buy any THREE Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls
• SAVE 50¢ ON TWO when you buy TWO any flavor Betty Crocker® boxed Potatoes (Except Potato Buds® and Betty Crocker® Pouch)
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy any flavor/variety Muir Glen® product
• SAVE $1.00 on One package of LAND O LAKES® Sauté Express™ Sauté Starter
• SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) package of Campbell’s Go™ Soup.
• SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any one (1) HORMEL™ COUNTRY CROCK® Side dish
• SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any one (1) HORMEL® Refrigerated Entree. Any variety.
• SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any one (1) LLOYD'S® Barbeque product
• $0.55 OFF Any ONE (1) Bob Evans® Refrigerated Side Dish
• SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any one (1) HORMEL® COMPLEATS® microwave meal

Snacks & Desserts

• Buy 2 Get 1 FREE MILKY WAY® Brand Bars (1.76oz. - 2.05oz.)
• Save 75¢ on any ONE (1) package of Truvia® Natural Sweetener or Truvia® Baking Blend with sugar
• SAVE $1.00 off 2 pints of Ben & Jerry’s® Greek Frozen Yogurt
• SAVE $1.00 ON TWO when you buy TWO PACKAGES any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Box Muffin Mix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Muffin Mix, Cocoa Puffs™
• SAVE 40¢ ON THREE when you buy THREE CANS any size/variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Grands!® OR Grands! Jr.® Biscuits
• SAVE 50¢ ON TWO when you buy TWO PACKAGES of Pillsbury® Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts
• SAVE 60¢ ON THREE when you buy any THREE Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls
• $1.25 off on any ONE (1) Eclipse®, Orbit®, Orbit White®, Juicy Fruit®, or 5 gum® 50 – 60 ct. Car Cup™ (REDEEM AT WALMART)
• SAVE $1.00 ON ANY BOULDER CANYON SNACKS

Ways to Save on Shipping Costs with USPS

Here are some tips for saving on your shipping needs when you choose to ship with the United States Postal Service.

USPS offers a Pay, Print & Ship online service that saves you money in a few ways.

Did you know that you can save money by preparing packages and printing postage labels at home?

And...you can save on time and gas expenses because you don't even have to make a trip the post office to get your supplies or to get your items mailed.

My favorite way to ship is flat rate Priority Mail, because if it fits, it ships at a set rate (up to 70lbs) . You can fit quite a lot into one box if you arrange your items carefully and strategically.

Here's how to save:

• Order free Priority Mail Flat Rate or Express Mail supplies online. Your carrier will deliver them to your door.
  

• Go to USPS.com and create or log in to your account. You will be able to enter all the shipping information, choose your service, and pay for postage online. When you pay for your postage and print your label in this way, you get instant savings off of the set rate for your service. You will also receive a free delivery confirmation when you ship online. I saved 50 cents by using Pay, Print & Ship and printing my shipping label for my Medium Flat Rate Priority Mail box at home.
  

• Schedule a free pickup if you are using Priority Mail or Express Mail and your carrier will pick up your package during regular mail delivery.
  

If you do not want to send your item(s) by Priority Mail, then you can use these tools to calculate a price or use this guide for deciding which service is right for you.

Little Tikes Toy Deals through December 12th

 

Enjoy Free Shipping for a Limited Time on the Lil' Wagon now through December 12th!

Save $5 and Enjoy Free Shipping on the Large Table & Chairs now through December 12th!

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Enjoy Free Shipping for a Limited Time on the Tikes Patrol Police Car now through December 12th!

Save $10 on the Ride & Rescue Cozy Coupe 30th Anniversary Edition now through December 12th!

Enjoy Free Shipping for a Limited Time on the Super Chef Kitchen now through December 12th!