Tiffany, Author at MyLitter - One Deal At A Time

Free Stuff for Kids This Summer

June 3, 2009 By Tiffany Leave a Comment By clicking on our links, we might make a SMALL commission - Thanks for the support! See our full DISCLOSURE here.

Half Price Books: Free $3 gift card each week you read 15 minutes/day

Half Price Books has a great Summer Reading Program which you’ll definitely want to check out if you have youngsters at your house!

Children 12 and under can earn a free $3 gift card to Half Price Books each week they read (or are read to) for 15 minutes at least five days. They often have books for less than $3 in their clearance section which will result in a free book per child each week!

This program runs through July 31, 2009. See more details here.

Freebies for today

If you have children 13 and under at your home, you can sign them up here for the Oakhurst Fan Club to receive some fun free goodies. They’ll also get a coupon for a free pint of Oakhurst milk or juice every year on their birthday.

More freebies:
Free two-year subscription to LEGO magazine (Thanks, Carrie!)

Watching too much T.V. gives kids ideas…

June 2, 2009 By Tiffany 9 Comments By clicking on our links, we might make a SMALL commission - Thanks for the support! See our full DISCLOSURE here.

My children write letters and color pictures almost every day. Their favorite thing to do is mail these letters to aunts, uncles and grandparents. They address them and stuff the mailbox full of unstamped letters with the occasional peanut butter sandwich folded up inside for another lucky person.

This past weekend one of my kids was extra bust filling out envelopes and putting in items. I first noticed it on Saturday, but by Monday morning the mailbox was full of letters to be mailed. It was so full the post lady had to bring my mail up to the house.

“Someone was busy writing letters.” She informed me.

I apologized she had to bring them up to the house and walked back to the mailbox to retrieve the un-mailable letters. They were packed full of heavy metal items. I brought them inside and opened all the letters and dumped all this on the table:

I recognized the pile from the ballpark the other day. They had been putting up a new chain link fence and the little kids spent most of the game checking out the new addition.

“Avery, can you come here” I yelled.

“Hey girl, you were busy, these envelopes are too big and heavy. Who were you mailing them to?” I asked her.

I should have known better than to ask, she looked at me like I had grown two heads and was too stupid to possibly be the parent.

“Cash for Gold.” Avery said. “They have a guarantee.”

~ Twelve hours later I am still giggling to myself. If you have not seen the cash for gold commercials, that means you don’t watch enough T.V. 🙂

P.S. As I was writing this morning my 9 and 7 year olds were reading over my shoulder, the 9 year old turned to the 7 year old and said, “see, I told you it wouldn’t work.”

My purse got stolen/lost I think I am going to cry!

June 1, 2009 By Tiffany 5 Comments By clicking on our links, we might make a SMALL commission - Thanks for the support! See our full DISCLOSURE here.

Pardon my small rant!

I never loose or misplace anything especially my purse/diaperbag. From now on, when I say purse you know that I really mean diaperbag but that is another post, another day about how I look forward to the day when the contents of my purse/diaperbag do not include, diapers, cherrios, wipes, wrappers and Band-Aids.

We went to a baseball game Saturday night. I had it there. Sunday I looked for it and didn’t see it in the car, thought that was weird but didn’t look for it. Today we turned the house upside down for it. It’s gone. So either someone stole it out of the unlocked car, or it got left (by my husband who grabbed my stuff) at the game.

I am sick to think of everything that was in my wallet. Not only do I have to replace all my debit cards. But all the Sam’s club, library, children’s museum, punch cards, grocery cards, business cards etc. I am SICK that I had $50 in ECB’s in there along with my CVS Cards. Plus the cash I normally don’t carry… I had just cashed a check….

The worst part is also the bag itself. It was the most expensive (serves me right!) piece of apparel that I have ever bought myself. I finally after 5 kids decided for the 6th that I deserved a nice purse/diaperbag. Saved up, and bought the above bag for my self when I had the baby.

So if you should happen upon a cute red and black purse/diaperbag you know who it belongs to! I would be eternally grateful for it’s return!

Walmart Deals 5-31 to 6-6

June 1, 2009 By Tiffany Leave a Comment By clicking on our links, we might make a SMALL commission - Thanks for the support! See our full DISCLOSURE here.

~ FOOD ITEMS

Alexia Crunchy Snacks, $2.48
BOGO coupon
$1/1 Alexia Crunchy Snacks, exp. 8-31-09 (ALL YOU magazine June ‘09 issue)
$1.24 to $1.48 ea. after coupon!

Bar S Hot Dogs (12-oz.), $0.50
$1/2 printable
FREE after coupon!

Blue Bunny Large Single Serve Ice Cream Sandwiches, $1
$1/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
(Thanks, Laina!)

Budwiser Barbecue Sauce, $1.98
$1/1 Budweiser Genuine Barbecue sauce, exp. 7-31-09 (SS 5/17/09)
$0.98 after coupon!

Cool Whip, $1
$1/2 printable
$0.50 ea. after coupon!

Crunch N Munch (7.5-oz.), 2/$2
$1/2 printable
$0.50 ea. after coupon!

El Monterey Tornados, $2
$1/1 El Monterey Tornados, exp. 7-31-09 (SS 5/17/09)
$1 after coupon!
(Thanks, Heather!)

Hamburger Helper (Asian Helper), $1.25
$0.80/3 printable
$0.98 after coupon!

Healthy Choice All Natural Frozen Dinners, $2
$1/2 printable
$1/2 Healthy Choice All Natural Frozen Dinners, exp. 8-9-09 (ALL YOUmagazine June ‘09 issue)
$1.50 ea. after coupon!

Healthy Choice Complete Frozen Meals, $2.50
$1/2 Healthy Choice Complete Frozen Meals, exp. 5-31-09 (SS 4/5/09)
$1/2 Healthy Choice Complete Frozen Meals, exp. 8-9-09 (ALL YOUmagazine June ‘09 issue)
$2 ea. after coupon

Hebrew National ALL BEEF Kosher Hot Dogs (12-oz.), 2/$6
$1/1 printable
$2.50 ea. after coupon!

Kraft Block Cheese, $2.08
$1/1 printable
$1.08 after coupon!

Land O’ Lakes Spread w/ Canola, $1.50
$0.55/1 printable
$0.95 after coupon!
(Thanks, Laina!)

Marie Callender’s Frozen Dinners, 2/$4
$1/2 Marie Callender’s Frozen Dinners, exp. 7-5-09 (ALL YOU magazine May ‘09 issue)
$1.50 ea. after coupon!

Marie Callender’s Frozen Pasta al Dente, $2.98
$1 Marie Callender’s Frozen Pasta al Dente, exp. 7-5-09 (ALL YOU magazineMay ‘09 issue)
$1/1 Marie Callender’s Frozen Pasta al Dente, exp. 8-31-09 (ALL YOUmagazine June ‘09 issue)
$1.98 ea. after coupon!

Marie Callender’s Frozen Signature Sauté for 2, $6.98
$2/1 printable
$4.98 ea. after coupon!

Orville Redenbacher Microwave Popcorn (10-ct.), $3
$0.40 Orville Microwave Popcorn, exp. 5-31-09 (SS 5/17/09)
$2.60 ea. after coupon!

Pillsbury Golden Layers Biscuits (Small Cans), $0.74
$1/3 printable
$0.41 ea. after coupon!
(Thanks, Heather!)

Ritz Bits, $2
$1/1 printable
$1 after coupon!

Seattle’s Best Coffee, $6
$1.50/1 printable
$4.50 after coupon!

Tombstone Pizzas, $3.33
$1/2 printable
$2.83 after coupon!
*Use towards Tombstone Utility Credit!

~ HEALTH & BEAUTY

Benefiber Drink Mixes, $2.50*
$2/1 printable
$2/1 Benefiber Product, exp. 5-31-09 (SS 2/22/09)
$0.50 after coupon!
*Drink Aisle
(Thanks, Crystal!)

Bic Soleil Disposable Razors, $4.64
$3/1 Bic Soleil Disposable Shaver, exp. 6-14-09 (SS 5/17/09)
$1.64 after coupon!
(Thanks, Heather!)

Coppertone Sunscreen Sticks, $3.97
$3/1 printable
$0.97 after coupon!
(Thanks, Laina!)

~ HOUSEHOLD/CLEANING

Hefty Trash Bags (18-ct.), $1.25
$1/1 Hefty Waste Bags, exp. 5-31-09 (V 4/19/09)
$0.25 after coupon!
(Thanks, Nancy!)

White Cloud Toilet Paper (4-pk.), $2
$1/1 White Cloud Bathroom Tissue, exp. 8-10-09 (SS 5/10/09)
$1 after coupon!

Target Deals Week of 5-31 to 6-6

June 1, 2009 By Tiffany 1 Comment By clicking on our links, we might make a SMALL commission - Thanks for the support! See our full DISCLOSURE here.

~ WEEKLY DEALS ~

Pup-Peroni Dog Treats (5.6 oz) – $2.39/ea
Use $2/1 here
Final Price = $0.39/ea

Smart Ones Frozen Entrees – $1.80/ea
Get a $5 Target Gift Card when you buy 10
Use $4/10 here
Final Price = $14 (or $1.40/ea); It’s like getting 1o of these for $0.90/ea with gift card)

Oscar Mayer Lunchables – $1.25/ea
Use $1/2 here and here (may no longer be available)
Final Price = $0.75/ea when you buy 2

Pepsi (12 pk cans or 6 pk bottles) – $3.67 each
Use $1/1 Target coupon in the Afullcup.com Target Coupon Generator
$2.67 each after coupon

Starbucks Coffee (bags) – $7/ea
Use $1.50/1 here
Final Price = $5.50/ea

South Beach Bars (5 ct) – $2.50/ea
Use $1/1 here
Final Price = $1.50/ea

Archer Farms Monster Mix (16 oz) – $2.99/ea
Use $0.50/1 in Target coupon in the Afullcup.com Target Coupon Generator
Final Price = $2.49/ea

Hamburger Helper – $1.25/ea
Use $0.75/3 in 5/31 Smart Source or $0.80/3 here
Final Price = $$0.98-1/ea when you buy 3

Ziploc Storage Containers (2-5 ct) – $2.29/ea
Use $1.50/2 in 5/10 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $1.54/ea when you buy 2

Ziploc Bags (15-100 ct) – $2.29/ea
Use $0.40/1 in 5/10 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $1.89/ea when you buy 2

Venus Embrace Razor – $7.99/ea
Get a $10 Target Gift Card when you buy 2
Use $2/1 in 5/3 P&G insert (NOTE: This coupon expired (5/31))
Final Price = $5.99/ea when you buy 2; It’s like getting 2 of these for $0.99/ea with gift card!

Dry Idea Deodorant – $2.49/ea
Use $2/1 here
Final Price = $0.49/ea

Ban Deodorant – $1.99/ea
Use $0.75/1 in 4/5 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $1.24/ea

Mitchum Deodorant – $1.99/ea
Use $0.75/1 in 5/10 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $1.24/ea

Right Guard Deodorant – $1.99/ea
Use $1/2 in 5/17 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $1.49/ea when you buy 2

Garnier Fructis Shampoo (13 oz) – $2.99/ea
Use $1/1 in 5/3 Red Plum insert
Final Price = $1.99/ea

Revlon DoubleTwist Mascara – $6.99/ea
Use $1/1 here
Final Price = $5.99/ea

Fiber Choice Tablets (90 ct) – $9.99/ea
Use $3/1 here or $4/1 in 5/3 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $5.99-6.99/ea

~ GIFT CARD DEALS ~

Get a $5 Target Gift Card When you buy 2 of These Products:

Poise Pads (42 ct) – $10.99/ea
Use $1.50/2 here and in 5/10 Smart Source insert
Submit for $0.75 back via Caregivers Marketplace Rebate Program
Final Price = $20.48 when you buy 2; It’s like getting 2 of these for $13.98 ($6.99/ea) after rebate & with gift card

Depends (18 ct) – $10.99/ea
Use $2/1 here and in 5/10 Smart Source insert
Submit for $0.75 back via Caregivers Marketplace Rebate Program
Final Price = $17.98 when you buy 2; It’s like getting 2 of these for $11.48 ($5.74/ea) after rebate & with gift card

~ ONGOING DEALS ~

Kraft Mayo – $1.99/ea
Use $1/1 Target coupon in the Afullcup.com Target Coupon Generator
PLUS
Use $1/1 here or in 4/26 Smart Source insert (use 2)
Final Price = FREE

Kraft BBQ Sauce – $1.00/ea
Use $1/1 here
Final Price = FREE

Hefty HandySaks Small Trash Bags (trial size pkg) – $0.99/ea
Use $1/1 Target coupon in the Afullcup.com Target Coupon Generator
Final Price = FREE

Aquafresh Toothpaste – $1.99/ea
Use $1/1 Target coupon in the Afullcup.com Target Coupon Generator
PLUS
Use $1/1 here
Final Price = FREE (Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!)

Degree for Men Deodorant (Artic Edge or Intense Sport) – $2.49/ea
Use $1.50/1 Target coupon here
PLUS
Use $0.75/1 or $1/1 in 5/17 Red Plum insert
Final Price = $0.24/ea or FREE (Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!)

Edge Shaving Gel – $2.24/ea
Use $1/1 Target coupon in the Afullcup.com Target Coupon Generator
PLUS
Use $0.75/1 or $1/1 in 5/17 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $0.24-$0.49/ea (Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!)

Strawberries – $2-3/ea
Use $1/1 Target coupon in the Afullcup.com Target Coupon Generator
Final Price = $1-2/ea

Kraft Velveeta Shells and Cheese – $1.50/ea
Use $1/1 (for boxes, not cups) here
Final Price = $0.50/ea
*Note: This was $1.84 at my store

Del Monte Fruit Chillers – $2.00/ea
Use $1/1 here
Final Price = $1.00/ea

Crunch n Munch (4 oz boxes) – $1.00/ea
Use $1/2 here
Final Price = $0.50 each when you buy 2

A-1 Steak Sauce – $2.09/ea
Use $2/1 in 5/10 Smart Source insert or $1/1 here
Final Price = $0.09-1.09/ea

Banana Boat Sunscreen (trial size) – $0.99/ea
Use $1/1 in 5/3 Smart Source insert
Final Price = FREE

Also – keep your eye out for Kleenex Limited Time Value Pack 4 packs of tissues. I found a 4 pk of 70 ct. cubes on clearance for $3.81. Use the $0.50 coupon here and get 4 boxes of tissues for $0.83/box

Skintimate Shave Gel $2.19
Use $1/1 from 4/26 SS
Stack with $1/1 Target coupon here
Final price: .19 each (Thanks jhanscom06!)

Softsoap hand soap deal- buy any 2 items for $6 and get a $5 gift card, includes Ensembles pump and double pack of refills.
Buy 2 items = $12
Use (2) $2/1 printable here
Stack with (2) $2/1 Target coupon here or in 5/31 SS
Final Price: pay $4 and get a $5 gift card back!

To make this deal sweeter there are mail in rebates available. I have a $4 rebate from a tearpad at Safeway. I have also heard of rebates attached to the packages and attached to displays. Check carefully!

Also, on gift card deals you will want to scan the items to be sure they are correct- the scanner will state the gift card offer- these are different than the regular packages priced at $5.99 on the shelf. (Thanks myfrugaladventures!)

How I Organize My Coupons

May 31, 2009 By Tiffany 39 Comments By clicking on our links, we might make a SMALL commission - Thanks for the support! See our full DISCLOSURE here.

**UPDATE – I finally got a big enough binder that I am only using one binder and not two! But I am still organizing it the same way.

In the past month, I have been stopped almost every time I am in the store and asked about my binders that I keep my coupons in.

This is a very quick and rough video explaining how I organize my coupons.

I buy anywhere from 4-10 Sunday papers a week, depending on the coupons. I have one delivered to my house, I also “steal” my parents inserts! On Saturday’s they sell the early edition Sunday paper, this one has the coupons in it. If I get lucky my $1 store has them for only $1 on Saturday, if I don’t get there in time I have to run over to Walmart and pay $1.75. I will sit in the store and look through the coupons to decide how many papers I want to buy. If they have lots of Buy one get one free items or coupons I like I get more. You can also go online and google “Smart Source” and “Red Plum” to find out ahead of time what coupons will be in the paper.

I use a binder and baseball card holders. I cut each coupon out and file them by sections of the store. I put the binder on the spine in the child seat and walk through the store flipping to that section as I am in each aisle.

These are the tabs I use in my grocery binder: Dairy, boxed, frozen, drinks, snacks, canned and jars, deli, non-food, animals, Mom and baby, baking, cereal, cleaning, paper goods, bread and vegetables. These are the tabs I have in my cvs binder: shaving, lotion and body wash, teeth, deodorant, shampoo and hair, make up, and pharmacy.

I try and go to the store without kids late at night. I NEVER go between 3-8pm with kids, it is a nightmare! If I go in the morning with my little ones or if I have to take all of them I always give them a job to do. The older kids hold coupons, all of them can help me look for items even the little ones. I try to make it fun for everyone or I end up yelling!

Many times I have had a bigger child push a cart while I shop, or even each of us push a cart if there are specific deals going on where I have to go through the checkout multiple times. Kids are smart and they want to help, it keeps them busy and makes them feel important. I try and have them use their math skills and figure out the prices in their heads.

If you have any specific questions please ask, when I have a chance to make a better video and include everything that I forgot I will!

How I Organize My Coupons

May 31, 2009 By Tiffany 9 Comments By clicking on our links, we might make a SMALL commission - Thanks for the support! See our full DISCLOSURE here.

In the past month, I have been stopped almost every time I am in the store and asked about my binders that I keep my coupons in.

This is a very quick and rough video explaining how I organize my coupons.

If you have any specific questions please ask, when I have a chance to make a better video and include everything that I forgot I will!

Free Burt’s Bees Lip Balm

May 30, 2009 By Tiffany 3 Comments By clicking on our links, we might make a SMALL commission - Thanks for the support! See our full DISCLOSURE here.

Free Burt’s Bees Lip Balm–1,000 every day for 25 days

Burt’s Bees is giving away 1,000 free Burt’s Bees beeswax lip balms every day for the next 25 days. Go here to sign up for this fun freebie!

I have been trying everyday to get one of these I LOVE them!! They have been gone in 7 min. on some days. You don’t know what time they are going to start giving them out, so check back often!

The giveaway starts anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 noon EDT but no one knows exactly when! To equal the odds and give you the fairest chance at a free balm, we’ve randomized the giveaway to start anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 noon EDT. It could be anytime. For instance — it may be 9:15 AM one day, 10:25 AM the next, or 11:51 AM the day after! We don’t know either – and that’s what makes it fun! And if you don’t get it one day, you’ll get your chance. The balm giveaway goes through June 20, 2009.

A few FREE things ~ Week of May 25th

May 30, 2009 By Tiffany 2 Comments By clicking on our links, we might make a SMALL commission - Thanks for the support! See our full DISCLOSURE here.

Wal-Mart: Free Ice Cream Day (Saturday, May 30, 2009)

Wal-Mart is hosting a Free Ice Cream Day tomorrow (Saturday, May 30, 2009) at locations across the country from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See more details and find out if a local store is hosting a Free Ice Cream Day in your area here.

Walmart, Free Hot Dogs

I happened to notice my Walmart has Bar-S hot dogs for .48 each. Use this 1.00/2 printable coupon to get them FREE!

Don’t forget to pick up some Blue Bunny ice cream treats, which qualify for a free after rebate promo this weekend.

Free Personalized Father’s Day Card

Shutterfly is offering a FREE personalized Father’s Day Card until June 10th! Use Coupon Code: CARD4U at checkout. Shipping is o.99.

Free Hefty Bags, Pringles, and Sobe at CVS

CVS has Hefty one zip bags regular price for 1.00 on the dollar aisle. Use the 1.00 off coupon from the 5/17 newspaper to get them FREE.

Also, found some pringles clearanced for .50. The 5/17 newspaper had a 1.00/2 coupons, making these FREE also, if you can find them.

Sobe Waters are on sale for buy one get one free. Print this buy one get one free coupon and both are FREE.

Free Mars Chocolate

Don’t forget Mars is still giving away FREE chocolate on Fridays to the first 250,000! Go here.

Wal-Mart: Free Blue Bunny ice cream sandwiches

At Wal-Mart, single-size ice cream sandwiches are priced at $1. Join the iScream Team and take a quick survey on the Blue Bunny web site and you’ll get a $1/1 printable coupon for Blue Bunny ice cream sandwiches. Use this on the single-serve ice cream sandwich for a free and delicious frozen treat.

Thanks, Coupon Cravings!

Kroger: Country Time money-maker

Through June 2, 2009, if you buy any two Country Time drink mixes at Kroger (on sale at $1 each at most stores), you’ll get a $1 catalina coupon to use on your next purchase. Buy 2 and use this $1.50/2 coupon and you’ll end up getting both free plus $0.50 overage after the coupon, sale, and $1 catalina.

This catalina deal is likely also running at other stores.

Thanks, Mercedes!

Girl Birthday Party Ideas ~ Webkinz

May 28, 2009 By Tiffany 10 Comments By clicking on our links, we might make a SMALL commission - Thanks for the support! See our full DISCLOSURE here.

My dear friend had a fabulous idea for a little girls birthday party. Like all elementary school age children, her daughter and all of my girls are really into Webkinz. The little stuffed animals that you can register on line and play with.

She sent out darling little invitations that asked the girls to bring any Webkinz they had, if they didn’t have one the Birthday girl has one they could borrow.

Ahead of time my friend Kelly, sewed “beds” for the Webkinz out of fleece and tassel’s she found at Walmart. She didn’t finish them completely so the girls could work on them. Each girl picked her colors and Kelly showed them how to stuff them with batting and whip stitch them closed. A BIG hit with 8 year old girls! This is my daughter’s below, she sleeps with it and her Webkinz. They played games with the Webkinz and Kelly set up her computer to their T.V. so that it had a big screen where all the girls could see. They went to the Webkinz website and let all the girls show each other their pets online. Another BIG hit!

I was able to make Adi her cake and I think it turned out cute! This is the back, I added the Webkinz “tag” on the frog’s rear end! Kelly bought a large cookie cake from Sam’s for the base.

I used the Wilton teddy bear cake pan as a mold and used a heavy pound cake batter.

Next, I cut and shaped the teddy bear into a frog shape with a narrower nose. I used extra thick buttercream frosting to build up the back part of the frog to give him his “frog” shape. I decorated him on the cookie so I didn’t have to move him later. I made the lilly pad he is sitting on out of frosting but next time might do it out of colored chocolate. I think it turned out cute and looked just like her Webkinz!

My daughter LOVED this party and talks about it to this day.

With 6 kids I have a lot of parties to do. My kids only get a “friend” party on their even birthday’s. They get a family one every year. So they spend a good deal of time trying to think of exactly what they want to do. I also usually only have them at home as I refuse to pay the enormous amount party places charge. I have found the parties at home to be more fun for the kids although more work for me!

What have been you kids favorite birthday party ideas and theme’s? What was a success and what didn’t work out so well?!

~ FOOD ITEMS

~ HEALTH & BEAUTY

~ HOUSEHOLD/CLEANING

Amazon Deals

Drug Store Deals

Kroger Deals

Latest Freebies

Local Deals

Latest Recipes

Meet My Litter

Baseball Star Dude

Baby Sitter Doll!

Webkinz Pup!

Princess

Pick-Me-Up

Supercute Destroyer

Mary Poppins

Miller Dog