Eat Better America

You can get a pack of $10 in coupons when you sign up at "Eatbetteramerica.com"
Looks like some frozen veggies and yogurt coupons among others.

Happy Savings,

Amber

Sheets Gas Station Coming To Area

Information in the GSO News & Record from this past Sunday, stated that a new Sheets Gas Station will be built on the corner of Guilford College and High Point Road.
This will be a great because there is really no "discount" gas stations close to Jamestown. Nothing against the local Shell or Exxon, but they are more expenseve than most other stations. No word on when they will break ground.

Happy Savings,
Amber

A Great Blog - Must Read

There are sooo many blogs out there with lots of great information. One of my favorites is Penny Pinching Diva. She has a great variety of information on savings, family and cooking. She has some great recipes on her menu list (things that I really would cook and my family really does like.) I used her dump cake recipe - YUM! So check out her site and tell her that Amber sent you!

Happy Savings,

Amber

Quiznos - Free Sub

Quiznos is giving away a millions subs! Just go to their web site and registor. They will email you a coupon for a free sub!
www.millionsubs.com

Happy Savings,

Amber

Sunday Coupons

Make sure to pick up at least two papers Sunday! There will be 4 packs of coupons!
Go early and then run to Harris Teeter to make the most of triple coupons (today is the last day!)

What to look for?

2 Smart Source
1 RedPlum
1 P&G brandSaver

Happy Savings,
Amber

Harris Teeter

Word in Blog Land....Triple Coupons next weekend! This is a bit sooner than the usually 6-8 weeks for triples. Keep your fingers crossed that this will be more fact than fiction.

Here are some deals that are going on this week at HT (Thanks to Frugal in Virginia.)

Frank's Red Hot Sauce, 5 oz- 33 cents
Use .50/1 coupon from 1/18 insert.
Final price: FREE plus possible overage

Kellogg's Crispix- $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.50/2 coupon from 1/18 insert.
Final price: $1.24 each

Kellogg's Rice Krispies- $1.94
Use $1/1 coupon from 12/7 insert.
Final price: 94 cents

Nabisco Ritz Crackers- $1.99
Buy 2 and use $2/2 coupon from 1/25 insert.
Final price: 99 cents

Nabisco Snack Crackers, including wheat thins and Triscuit- $1.89
Buy 2 and use $2/2 coupon from 1/25 insert.
Final price: 89 cents

Green Grapes- .99/lb

Hungry Jack Syrup- $1.94
Use .55/1 coupon from 1/11 or 11/9 inserts.
Final price: 84 cents

Chex Mix- $1.44
Use .50/1 coupon from 1/25 insert.
Final price: 44 cents

Chi-Chi's Salsa- $1.54
Use .55/1 coupon from 12/7 insert.
Final price: 44 cents

Kraft Shredded Cheese and Cubes, 8 oz- $2.50
Use .75/1 coupon found in blinkie machines in many grocery stores. (Dairy section)
Final price: $1

Newman's Own Salsa, 16 oz- $2
Use .50/1 coupon from 1/25 insert.
Final price: $1

General Mills Total cereal- $2
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from 1/4 and 1/11 inserts.
Final price: $1.50

Dillards

Okay, I wrote about Belks so how can I not say anything about Dillards? They do have some good finds on shoes. I don't think their sales are as good as Belks, but there are some great finds. Starting on 1/28/09 - 2/1/09, take an additional 30% off of already marked down prices. It's worth a look.

Happy Savings,
Amber

Panera Bread

Yummy samples of Panera's breakfast will be given away today only (1/28/09.) Also, free coffee all day! Since it is going to rain most of the day, this will be a great way to streach your $$ and get a free treat!

Happy Savings,
Amber

Great Deals At Belks!

Believe it or not, I really find some rock bottom deals at Belks! Really, I could stay in the Belks store at Four Seasons for hours. I love the MAC make up counter (nothing really cheap there, but still one of my favorite places.)However, the following departments really have some great finds!

Jewelry: I have found some really nice jewelry for myself and to give out as gifts. I have paid as little as $2-$8 for some really great trendy items. The regular prices were between $12-$45 bucks. (This is a great idea for Valentines Day.)

Home Decor: Belks has some great items for your home. I have picked up towels for rock bottom prices to home decor. If you see something you really like, just hold out for a while. It WILL go on clearance.

Children's clothing: Every year about this time, I head to Belks to buy my 6 year old a coat for next year. I pick a size or two up and save some big money. I am able to get her really good quality coats for as little as $10-$15! These coats go for $65-$80 during peak season.

Clothing & Shoes: This goes without saying...there are some great deals. If you happen to be a "big girl" you can find some really cute outfits for work with out breaking the bank or looking like you shopped your grandmother's closet. I have picked up some dress pants for work that cost $78 for as little as $10!

As you can see, there are some really great finds. I am writing about Belks because it is often a place that you don't think about when looking for a "bargain." This just goes to show that there are deals every where. You just need to know when and where to look. I recommend that you sign up for their email. You never know what reward they may send you. I just received a $10 gift coupon!

Happy Savings,

Amber

Free Pics

Did you know the most drugstores have some type of free deal when it comes to printing pictures? You can load them on line and pick them up at the store. If you have family outside of town, you can load them and send them to their local store to pick them up (you can pay for them on line or have them pay for it when they pick it up.) One free special right now is at CVS.
Get 20 Free Prints when you open an account and 30 more when you add your ExtraCare card number to your account. Go to cvs.pnimedia.com.

Happy Savings,

Amber

2009 Goals

Guess I will join everyone in blog land about my financial goals for 2009. Really, they seem simple, however putting them into action is a whole different story!

Goal #1. Knowing how much I spend. I really need to keep better track of my incoming and outgoing budget. Overall, I do okay as I know I save money, but really should be able to account for each dollar. So, I will use January's bank statement and receipts to figure this out. On to the next goal...

Goal #2. Come up with a "real" budget. I want to use the envelope system. An envelope for each category (bills, food, clothes, car, etc.)

Goal #3. Keep Goal #2!

Goal #4. Pay myself 10% of my income in order to start my 3 month emergency fund. (Once I hit 3 months, I'll move it to 6 months.)

So, this is not rocket science right? I think these are goals I can reach. Let me know your goals and how you plan to reach them.

Happy Savings,

Amber

Credit Reports

There are so many scams about getting a "free" credit report! However, there is one site that really is on the "up and up." I use them each year to get a free copy of my credit report from all three reporting agencies. It is important that you look at your report at least once per year because you never know if there is any fraud or someone reported an incorrect item.

Go go the following web site: https://www.annualcreditreport.com

This central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. You must request each agency! You may do this via computer or phone once per year.

They may ask you if you want your credit score, say no or there may be a charge.

Happy Savings,

Amber

Love is Right Around The Corner...

Awesome MySpace Comments & Myspace Layouts

Okay, I know this is way early. However, never to early to save some money, right? If you want to get some "smell good" for that person you love, Walgreens perfume (holiday gift sets) are 50% off! I picked up some Baby Phat on Monday for $17.00! They had Curve, Usher, Red Door, J-lo and a few differnent CK scents. They are from Christmas, however are in normal gift packages. You can pick up some for your teens or that someone ya love. No one but us will know the great deal you pulled off! I went to the Walgreens on Mackey and High Point Road, however each Walgreens is sure to have some different options.

Happy Savings,

Amber

Spot Shot & A Movie

Spot Shot carpet cleaner is on sale at Harris Teeter. It is a bogo item. It will be $4.99 for two OR $2.50 for one. There was a coupon in the All You magazine for $1 off. This makes the product $1.50. This is a great deal! I really stand behind Spot Shot, I think it is the best carpet product around. Also, it takes out most stains on clothing (a tip from the Queen of Clean - a lady who did a local news program back in Phoenix, Arizona.)

Not only can you get the product for a great deal, but you will also get $5 off of the ticket price for the movie "Marley and Me." Once you buy the product, you'll get a ticket to register on line. Once you do that, you can print the certificate from home for $5.00 off of your ticket.

I hear that this is a cute movie!

Happy Savings,

Amber

Giving the "411" on Saving some $$

Coupons 1/4/09

You may want to pick up 2 newspapers today. The should be 5 packs of coupons!
Don't forget that today is the last day to triple coupons at Harris Teeter.

The Coupon Master

I found a new web site that you can print coupons from! There are a lot of coupons that are not normally found in the paper or couponbug.com. I love when I find new ways to get different coupons!

Happy Savings,

Amber

Teri Today

Founder of the Grocery Game, Teri Gault, has a new free web site called "Teri Today." There are several different links to tips on fashion, money, pets, family and more. It seems like a cool site, however I have only browsed info for a second. Let me know what you think.

Happy Savings,

Amber

Triples @ Harris Tetter!!

I've searched my coupon box (wow, did I let it go over the holidays! That is another story for another time.) I also searched the HT web site and other blogs to find the best deals. You can really save some money if you "play" your coupons right. Don't forget to go early as the best deals will FLY off the shelf! Also, don't forget to pick up the Sunday paper early so you can match the new coupons with the last day of triples! You can go to Taylortown.com to find out the upcoming coupons.

Betty Crocker Frosting- $1.79-
$.50 coupon
= $.29

Viva Paper Towels- $2.29
$.50
= $.79

Scotties Tissue (Kleenex)- $1 each
$.= 3 for $1.50

Hungry Jack Easy Mash'd Potatoes - .97
.35/1 Hungry Jack Instant Potatoes, Any - = free

Betty Crocker cookie mix, 2.19
.75/1 =free

French's Worcestershire Sauce 16oz $1. = FREE

Kotex Long Unscented Lightdays Pantiliners 18 ct $1.59 $0.75/ = FREE

Kotex Pantiliners Regular 22 ct $1.59 $0.75 = FREE
.75/1 IP

Carefree Pantiliners - Thong - Light Protection – Unscented 18 ct $1.39 $0.50/1 = FREE
.75/1 IP

Knorr Sides Plus Veggies, Any Pouch $1.59 $0.60/1 = FREE

Suave Antiperspirant/Deodorant $1.77
.55/1 or .75/ = free to .12

.75/1 French's French Fried Onions, Any - = .04

Aquafresh kids toothpaste, 2.29
.75/. kid's TP=.04

GUM Toothbrush 2.29
.75/1 = .04

Martha White Cornbread - .85 each
.55/2 = .05

New York Texas Toast Croutons – 1.59
.50/1 = .09

Wacky Mac pasta - $1.59
.50/1 = .09

Betty Crocker pouch Potato 1.19
.35/1 = .14

16 oz Daisy Sour Cream - 3/$5
.50/ =.17
(8oz size is FREE - reg price $1.49)

Idahoan mashed potato pouches, 1.39
.40/1 IP=.19

Luzianne 24ct tea bags
.60/1 = .19

Lucky Charms or Golden Grahams, 3/$6
.55/1 IP, any GM cereal=.35

Reynolds Baking Cups $1.19
.25/1 =.44

Scottie's Facial Tissue, BOGO
.50/3 =.45/box

Betty Crocker Frosting - $1.99
.50/1 = .49

Kellogg's Eggo Waffles,
.75/1 = .74

Pop Tarts 8ct. 2.39
.55/ = $0.74

Baker's Joy 2.99
.75/1 = .74

Bridgford Easy to Bake Dough - Parkerhouse Style Rolls $2.29 $0.50/1 = $0.79

McCormick Season all 3.25 oz - $1.79
.30/1 Morton or McCormick Season-All Seasoned Salt, = .79

Lipton Recipe Secrets 1.69
.75/2 = .88 for 2


Reynolds Oven Bags - $3.29
.65/1 = 1.34


Happy Savings,

Amber

Happy New Year

I have been missing in action lately, however the new year brings lots of new plans and ideas! I will be glad to get back to the day to day activitys around my home. I hope all of you have a wonderful new year, welcome 2009!

Amber