Del Monte Fruit Naturals

The buy one get one offer on Vocalpoint is now open. Grab your coupons before they are gone!!!!!

http://www.vocalpoint.com/FruitNaturalsCoupon

Halloween costumes

It is that time. Drew is planning what to be for Halloween. We have been looking here



I found a some great deals on costumes for under 10.00. Of course Drew doesn't like any of those but I have found some others that have negotiating possibilities.

They have costumes of all ages and budgets. I am in love with the Baby Travelling Gnome

I love coupons. Here are some great ones from Coupons.com. Time to start thinking about the holidays and stocking up on staples


Coupons.com Grocery Coupons


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Fundraiser for Irene Victims.

Help Irene victims

It seems like every time there is a natural disaster in this country the media and govt focus on it for a few days then it is on to the next big thing and the victims are left to their own devices.  I have a real problem with that.  It is not in the first few days that the victims need our help it is in the months after when the cameras have left that people need to be remembered.

I applaud The Orange Owl for doing this fundraiser.  We need to let vicitms of this disaster know they are not forgotten and that fellow Americans have their backs.

One of my best friends Anna is among over 20 artists who are donating their crafts to this wonderful fundraiser.  There will be a list up later to day at the Blog with all of the artists.

Help out and get your raffle ticket for 10.00 I know I will be getting mine.

Jasmere/SCOUT/WINNING

Yes I love Jasmere, Yes I love bags.  Yes I love sales.  Yes I love 20% off.  Today is my day at Jasmere.  They are featuring Scout my favorite go to company for bags for EVERYTHING.  Do you know the deal you can get today?  Use this link to register if you have never been to Jasmere before (really after all of my shouting from the roof tops about it how could you not have registered?) The Scout Flexi voucher is available for 6.00 and that gives you run of the Scout store - 60% off everything you want.  WINNING!!!!!!! I can finally afford the luggage I want.


I also learned something new this weekend.  If there are several live deals - like right now the oranges and the cleaning supplies and the Scout Flexi Voucher  you can get them ALL with the 20% discount.  WINNING!!!!!! What could be better than 2 or 3 awesome deals with 20% off of all of it?  I am getting oranges to send to family in the midwest for Christmas.  Glad they dont' read my blog.

Teachers and Starbucks

Back in the days, it was an apple to welcome teachers back to school. However, this year, its a cup of Starbucks Coffee~  In recognition of teachers, Starbucks is offering school teachers, grades K-12 a complimentary tall cup of brewed coffee on Mondays during the month of September.  Bring in your teacher identification to any Starbucks. Thanks to all of you that have the special gift and spend so much of  your time going above and beyond for our children! Enjoy!

Thanks Coupon Censtation

Where were You

Our Church kicked off a new service tonight.  It is a very laid back easy service.  Come from whatever you are doing and share your day type of service.

I remember on September 11, 2001 everyone asking where was God?  Why would a loving God let this happen to innocent people?  It is something I struggled with for quite a while.  I was new on my faith journey and had recently lost my grandfather and knew my mom might not live much longer.  It was a rough time in my life.

Here is what I wrote last year That Day  My memories of that day.

My friend Julie who led the service tonight confirmed what I felt about that day and where God was that day.

Listen to Meet me in the Stairwell.  Even if you don't believe in the same God that I do, I hope you believe that they were met with peace and love.

todays specials

Free sample of Melt® magazine

Free sample of SPARK® Energy Drink

Free sample of Calvin Klein® Beauty fragrance

Free gourmet sample from the Food Storage Chef®

Coupon Network

Ulta Dog Food

Del Monte Fruit Naturals

These are a great go to snack.  I keep them in the fridge as way to cool down after being outside with Drew when it is hot.  I also use them as a go to breakfast when we are running late.

Next week, September 13 Vocalpoint will be giving away a coupon for these.  Check it out and let me know what you think.

click here for coupon

party planning

Any one who knows me knows I LOVE to throw a party.  I have to have lists when I am planning a party.  I am planning a non engagement open house during the holidays when Phil and Betsy are here.  I am already thinking about menus and what I am going to need to buy to hold food and decorations.  I plan way in advance so I can find things on sale in the off season.

I found a company that is making that easier.  THEME PARTY QUEEN They have put together checklists to plan recipes, grocery lists, when to prep recipes, extra things to buy list and where you plan to put them in the party area.

Check out Theme Party Queen and make your party planning easier.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Grown up cupcakes

I love cupcakes.  I think they are my favorite indulence even more than chocolate and alcohol.

I found four delish looking cupcake recipes at Bettycrocker.com  Sign up on the site and score some awesome coupons at the same time.
I tried to get the pics to transfer over but I couldn't get it to happen  So click the links and let me know which one you are making first.  I am going to make the Champagne Cupcakes.
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Zinfandel Wine Cupcakes

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amazing few days

We have had such wonderful weekend with one day to go.  My pseudo parents Peg and Allan Hazlett have been visiting. Last night we took them to our favorite Korean restaurant.  We are so much we waddled out.  We love the ability to cook on the table grill and share family time.  It is our "special Occasion" go to place.  I think the next time we will be there is when Phil and Betsy and our former Korean exchange student, Hae "Aaron" Chung are all here for Christmas.

Today we took them on a tour of the orginal gold rush area.  We were in the Sierra Nevada foothils.  We wanted to go to the outlet mall in Folsom on the way back but there was no parking and the lot was fuller than "a Superbowl Sunday" so instead we came home and took naps.  For dinner? We headed to TOPS Yogart and ran in to homeschool friends.

Tomorrow Scott has to work - everyone one say "POOR SCOTT" Drew is cutting class - every one say "POOR DREW"  and we are doing the one thing Drew wanted to do while Grandma Peggy and Grandpa Allan were here.  We are going to the Jelly Belly Factory.  We will take the regular tour and then sample popular flavors like Diaper wipe, grass and vomit flavored Jelly Bellys.

Tomorrow in the late afternoon we will end their visit with a trip to SQUEEZE INN. It is a Sacramento landmark that has been featured on Diners Dives and Drive Ins.  We take all visitors there for one meal when they visit.  Make sure you visit the website and check out the pictures of the burgers with their cheese skirts.  I get mine with mushrooms and sour cream.  If I am going to blow it I am going to blow it right!!!!

They leave Wed morning to head for Carmel for a wedding.  The next time we get to see them is when we head to Kansas next summer for our son's wedding which Allan will officiate at. I love their visits and they are too few and far between.

Next time old town sac and the train museum will be on the agenda.

Amazon give a way.

I promised that once I had 200 fans I would give away a 5.00 Amazon gift card.  Since I have not been approved by Rafflecopter yet I have to do this by hand.  AHH the joys of a new job.

So here is the deal.  I will use Random.org to get my winner but you have to leave a comment as to when you start Christmas shopping.  Me? I start in July. You also have to be a fan of my FB page.  Contest ends September 12, 2011 at 11:59 PM Pacific time.

Ready go.

NO MORE RACK

NOMORERACK is having a wonderful LABOR DAY SALE

My friend Fran gives me a hard time because I start Christmas shopping early with deals like these how can I not? Find a deal you like and once you register they will give you a 10.00 credit towards your first purchase.  What is better than FREE????????

Free Candy Coupons

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I found this and thought it was worth a big share.  Next week Mars candies will be having some yummy give a ways.  Go to each of the following Facebook pages and press like so you will be ready for the give away.

Twix

Snickers

3 Musketeers

Milky Way

M&M

my Fan page on Facebook

I started a fan page on Facebook earlier this week to promote my blog and upcoming give aways.  I hooked up with Quiet Tagging PArty to get some exposure.  I couldn't believe it.  Before I found them on FB I had about 10 fans. After their first Stroll I had about 90 fans.  When I woke up this morning I had 175 fans!!!! Can you believe it?  I couldn't.

I posted on my FB page if I can get 200 likes by the end of the day I would give away a 5.00 Amazon gift card.  Want to be a part of it and be updated on give aways and coupon deals - as well as the hysterical things that happen in my family.  Go to Rantings of a Mom and hit like.  Once I hit 200 fans I will post the give away on here.

visit to the vet

Never gets old.  I am sitting here writing a paper for my Social Pshyc class at 620 in the morning.  Everyone who knows me KNOWS not to call me in the morning.  I tend to get grumpy.

My eldest was lucky I was awake.  Betsy, his fiance had taken my new fur Granbaby Daisy out for a morning walk and there was something white in her poo - daisy not betsy.

Phil called me in a panic on the way to the vet.  They have only had Daisy a week and she has some worm.  Phil is flipping out.  So what does he do call me and make me look up dog worms on the internet as he describes what it looks like.  JUST WHAT I WANT TO DO ON A SATURDAY MORNING.  I haven't even finished my first cup of coffee.

I do not want to see him when I have actual grandkids.

Breakfast time?

cold and flu

As we enter the beginning of September and with Fall right around the corner.  I got an email reminding me it was about time to get our flu shots.  It also reminded me it was time to stock up on
cold and flu meds.  I won't do it with out this coupon.  I will hit CVS with the next sale to use this one.
$3.00 off Two (2) Triaminic OR Theraflu Products

Coolest Diapers

When my boys were babies disposable diapers were the "in" thing.  But as the world has become more eco consious cloth diapers are all the rage again.  I would have loved to have these. 

 I follow Sweet Beginnings Boutique on Facebook.  I asked her and she told me that she could do other schools including KU.  Is there any other University?  Please  contact
 jennifer.keith2010@yahoo.com for other schools.  She also makes car seat covers.  She is really reasonable with prices ranging between $10.00 - 30.00




I recieved nothing in return for this promotion.  I just love her stuff and wish I had grandkids so I could spoil them with these goodies.  Some how I don't think my fur grandbaby would stand for me sending her this.  Sorry Daisy Mae - gramma will find you something else - may be a yellow collar with rhinestones?

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Great coupons for the weekend from red plum

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jasmere contest

I need your help.  As you know I am a HUGE fan of Jasmere.  I am in a contest with other Superfans. I am trying to win a 100.00 gift certificate to the site.  That would come in VERY handy with Christmas coming.

I have a friends and family type code  SF20100DBE7D it will get you 20% off one daily special between now and September 17.  The person who gets the most friends to use the code will win.  


Some daily sites include
www.baggu.com
http://www.terrapinridge.com/
https://www.sweetsallys.com/
http://www.themonkeybed.com/
http://www.nahuiollin.com/
http://www.bungalowco.com
Bungalow is my all time fave site and I know they will be featured in the next few days.

let me know if you use my special code and please help by writing a blog of your own and publishing it there.

Thanks
Cathy

My first give away

I am late getting this out to everyone.  I have my first give away.  IT is for a fantastic hand santizer called PREFENSE.  I was to have this out a couple weeks ago but had the perfect place I wanted to try it.  CAMPING!!!  We went to Samuel P Taylor State Park with 5 other families so germs abound.  

I had all the moms' turn in their regular sanitizers and use this one.  We are what Phil calls "granola moms"  so this was right our alley.  Overwhelming positve response.  I will admit there was some hesitation that it only needed to be used once a day and a couple times we did add an extra squirt,have you ever seen camping bathrooms?????  Reasons to love Prefense:

No alcohol! Prefense is made of all-natural ingredients and has absolutely NO alcohol in it!
    •    The  technology protects you for 24 hours or 10 hand washings!
    •    Prefense is non-toxic and safe for kids! It will not hurt you if swallowed!
    •    Prefense is silica based which means it doesn’t dry out your hands like traditional alcohol sanitizers.  It actually smooths and softens your hands. You can totally see this when you apply it!
    •    Prefense protects against staph, strep, E.coli, drug resistant MRSA strains, and more. We fight germs that other hand sanitizers can’t.
    •    Because “one spray lasts all day” the 1.5 oz Prefense Foaming Hand Sanitizer offers 120 applications, costing only $.08 per day, compared to $1.20 per day with alcohol hand sanitizers. 

Sponsored by Tomoson.com
Prefense just came out with their  first ever Combo Pack!  It's only available on our website (http://www.prefense.com/products) and the price is the LOWEST price ever on Prefense products -- $7.99!  Considering that both items in the combo pack are $6.99 by themselves, it's like you're buying one and getting the other for a dollar!


To get your free bottle leave me your name and email so I can contact you if you win.  And let me know where you would keep Prefense.I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

new direction

Hello my readers.  Life certainly throws us some doozies doesn't it.  I am finally taking stock in what is going on and where I want to go.  In addition to using this blog to update people about what is going on in the Anderson household I am working with a couple companies to start having giveaways and increase my readership.  We all know how entertaining my family can be.  But things are a changing and I am realizing it is time I step up and do what I love.  And that is write.  I want to be able to give reviews of products I love so you can find out about them as well.  Hopefully the two sites I have contacted will feel this little old blog is worthy of some new blood and I can bring some new ideas to you.

I promise to get here more often and let you know what is going on in the Anderson household.  Now that Drew is back in school, and Phil is finishing up college and getting married it is time for me to pursue what I want to do.

Cathy

it is official

We don' know the date yet but Phil proposed to Betsy a couple weeks ago at the Omaha zoo.  I am finally getting a daughter.  We couldn't officially tell anyone because Betsy wanted ( and deserved) a ring ceremony with her sorority sisters.  that was held today so now I have permission to tell the world.

Just one more thing

I was added to Google+ this week. While this is great - it will qualify me to test more products in turn which will help my readership. I am getting more traffic on here which is great.

My problem is this. I can't figure out how to add the little icons at the bottom of my posts for FB, Twitter, G+ etc. If there is someone who can help me I would greatly appreciate it.

C

Wildtree

Two friends of mine started selling Wildtree products. I tried them and was very intrigued. I started researching them and found this was a company I could truly get behind and support. All of their food products are natural, no preservative, no dyes, no additives, no MSG. I can read EVERYTHING on the label. Scott and I have been working on eating healthier and we find when Drew doesn't have additives, dyes and wheat his behavior improves.

Wildtree is cutting edge and SO appealing! Here is the July Customer special. If you have allergies or kids with food allergies this might appeal to you. Coming in August there will be Certified Gluten Free products as well.

The company was started by a Pharmacist whose kids had food allergies and related issues. She couldn't find foods that were free of the harmful additives her kids couldn't eat so she started (with the help of her parents) experimenting. Soon her neighbors were asking for her goodies and she and her mom started taking them to local farmer's markets and trade shows. It caught on and had a great following. It is now the 4th fastest growing Direct sales company in the country. It is unfortunately a well kept secret that more people need to know about.

They also have a wonderful program called the Culinary Club:

A Culinary Club Member receives a 20% discount off every product they purchase online through. The cost is only $25.00 to sign up. you can go through my link to sign up for culinary club or to read more about the wonderful foods. This month they are having a great special for anyone who wants to become a rep. 49.50 for the starter kit. that is half off. It is 285.00 worth of products and starter items. Try it and if it isnt' for you then you are out nothing and you get to eat your way through the kit. This promo only last until the end of July so let me know if you are interested.

Who would you visit?

I have been very nostalgic for family and friends who have gone before me. This song resonates very deeply. If Heaven Weren't so Far Away who would you want to see and what would you do?

Me? I would want to dance on the daisies with my mom, make fudge with my mooma, rub my poopa's little bald head, and just hug my aunt Doris.

Unstoppable

I have found the best product for the wash. I am one who likes to know laundry has been washed and there is a hint of "clean" smell to it when I take it from the drawer or linen closet. I got a sample of an item that is not in the stores yet the other day in my mailbox. Try it and blog my opinion. Those who know me, know that I have opinions on what i like and don't like so this is my totally unbiased opinion of Downy Unstoppables.

The little pellets look like smaller versions of "button candy" I ate as a kid. When I opened the bottle to smell - it smelled like Downy - sort of. According to the directions add a little or a lot to the water before you add the clothes. I sprinkled some in and threw in some jackets I was getting ready to put away for the season. Put in detergent and downy softener and let it do it's thing. After it came out of the dryer I thought I was imaging things. It smelled good. But I wondered if I was wanting it to smell good.

Do you remember the Brady Bunch episode with the laundry detergent? Where they were deciding which one they liked best? That is what I did. I took out a measuring cup and did 2 loads with Unstoppables and 2 loads without. I wanted to ensure they all had the same amount so I could ensure the validity of what I was dong. Scott folds laundry so I asked him to take notice of the differences in the loads. That is all I said. After he had folded the laundry he told me that the green baskets smelled better - and had a stronger scent than the others. yes those were the ones with the Unstoppables. My nose hadn't failed me the first time around.

I have yet to wash sheets with it but that is next. I love climbing into bed with clean sheets that smell wonderful after a shower. I think that is the best nights sleep you can get.

I will use Unstoppables in the future and I can honestly reccomend this product based on the smell test I did.

Vocalpoint.com supplied this full size sample free of charge and requested that I give my honest opinion of it.

rite of passage

Last night was a rite of passage for my youngest. He was allowed (under VERY strict supervision) to like actual fountains. He was so excited. Took me back to when Phil was allowed the privileged.

There is something about seeing that sense of entering the realm of tweenhood and the pride both boys felt when we told them we felt they were responsible enough to start lighting fireworks. Drew asked if I was proud of him for being responsible. My heart was busting at the seams when he actually gave me a kiss (not something done often by Andrew)

It was a good Fourth but like always something is missing when Phil and Betsy are not here. They had their own fun with Phil's biological grandparents in Topeka. They move in to their new house this month. Another rite of passage.

I use to dread these moments when I realized my boys were moving on to a new milestone, but anymore i embrace it and smile at what Scott and I have done as parents.

Help the Troops

I learned something today. Did you know that overseas military PX will take expired coupons? They will take them for 6 months after the expiration date. My friend at Penny Pinching Mom put up that post today.

I signed up for a family today through Coupons Through Troops . Another organization is Couponing Over Seas. With this group you send your coupons to a base not a family and they are distributed to everyone who wants them. I personally wanted to connect with a particular family which is why I chose the first one.

Even if you don't clip coupons this is a wonderful idea. Just bundle up the coupons in the paper - set them aside and once a month mail them off to a family helping our country. If you do coupon, send the expired ones as well as the ones you don't need. Don't let free money go to waste.

Faith Trust and Pixie Dust is what it is all about my friend. Help our service families.

summer vacation

means mom is on the go. Drew and I have been having fun so far this summer. We are only 2 weeks in and have managed to keep busy and I have not heard the words all moms dread in the summer. You know the ones I am talking about so I won't jinx it by saying them here.

We painted pottery, went camping, and yesterday we saw CARS2. Today we are hitting my knitting group. He gets soup so he is happy. Starting tomorrow I will be working the church firework booth in the AM. I have to find time to hit the gym. I already miss not going. Drew loves going so that helps the motivation. We had a freak rain storm yesterday and it was cold. It should be warmer tomorrow so maybe after an appt in the afternoon we can go.

I have still been couponing. The one thing I have found is all the bloggers of couponing post the same things. Not that it is bad because sometimes I miss what one posts and pick it up somewhere else. I ordered a coupon binder/organizer yesterday. I am hopeful this gets this stack of paper off my desk and in some semblece of order.

OOOHHH I won another contest. Remember these? yes they are still around. It should make for a fun afternoon this summer with Drew - don't you think?

I am trying to find some half pint mason jars cheap. I found a way to send phil and betsy cupcakes. But I don't want to spend a fortune on getting the jars because shipping the goodies to phil and betsy will be bad enough. I found a recipe for oreo cookie cupcakes. I can't put my hands on the recipe right now but the looked so yummy. Wonder if this could be a business venture - shipping cupcakes??? Probably too expensive. Oh well,.

till next time - Faith Trust Pixie dust.

back in action

We are back from a wonderful weekend camping trip. It was a wonderful way to spend my birthday. It was relaxing. If you had told me years ago that I would be happy spending my birthday camping with a bunch of scouts and sharing an ice cream sundae with my husband I would have thought you were crazy and told you so. But you would have been right.

I am way behind on stuff now. I haven't even opened yesterday's paper for coupons. I have lots of scout stuff to get done this week. Did i ever mention I took on the daunting job of Advancement Chair for our Scout pack? Not a simple job. Can't believe all the paper work. I am sure in a month or two it will be easier.

Here are a couple deals for you. Living Social has a deal where you can buy a 10.00 voucher and recieve 20.00 of name brand cleaning products from Soap.com If you spend 25.00 you will get free shipping. I know I can always use another container of Tide. It is only a 24 hour deal so grab it now

Also, McDonalds has a great promotion right now. BOGO on their summer drinks., Frappes, frozen lemonades and smoothies.

That is my weekend in a nutshell.

Faith Trust and Pixie dust.

not sure which is worse

I came upon this link and had to share.

First we wonder why the nation is so over weight but I am trying to figure out which is worse Fried Kool Aid or Fried Jalapeno with Baby Ruth in the middle. Then there is fried butter- waiting for someone to explain that one.

playing catch up.

I am hoping things are back to normal around here - what ever normal is. I can't beleive being busy from 4-830 every night last week put me so far behind. I have a list of phone calls to return. I found time to contact the insurance agent to change some coverage and sent off graduation presents to two very special young ladies. What did I do before Amazon when it came to ordering presents?

We had a great weekend -did the shopping and worked on getting the van up and running. I will be glad when that process is finished.

Today's CVS run: Had coupons for Shick Quatro Razors - 2.00 off (and 4.00 back in ECB)as well as 5.99 Extra Care Bucks (ECB) from my Zyrtec purchase last week. I bought 3 packages for razor blades and also bought 2 tubes of Hawaian Tropic SPF45 lip balm. CVS had a deal where buy any 2 HT items and get 10.00 in ECB back if you bought 2. the lip balm was 2.99 each. So I spent 24.00 saved 10.00 at the register and also got back 14.00 in ECB. Not bad for a days shopping.

Camp is over

YIPPPPEEEE SKIPEEEEEE! Done with Twilight camp for another year. It isn't a horrible experience it is just HOT and the boys get cranky because they are hot and tired. I have found the best way to keep their spirits up is to eat snacks. They do bring snack dinner but in between events we would pull out licorice, fruit snacks, oreos etc. The boys never knew what was coming out of Cathy's magic bag next. The excitement of the mystery also helped. But herding 8 boys in a sea of 300 boys is like herding cats thru kittens. Nearly impossible because every time we think we are on the move to an activity invarialby one kid has to go to the bath room - which means 2 kids have to go because they have to use the buddy system. Then another will see a friend from school in a different den and HAVE to go talk to him (worse than girls) Then another wants to go fill a water bottle so off go another 2 and by this time we have 2-3 boys left and they are bored waiting so we start hearing "NOT IT" over and over as they start to run the quad to play tag. Quite the experience.

But at least now that camp is over things can get back to normal. Did I say that? Drew gets out of School on Tuesday so there goes MY normal until August 16. I don't know how many mom's I talked to at camp who were acting as leaders talking about the state of affairs in their homes. Telling their husbands it will get back to normal once this week is over. We go to camp from 430-830. You would think that would leave plenty of time to get things done. For some reason nothing gets done. I was glad to hear I was not the only one with an island full of stuff that had not been put in its place in several days. that the news papers stacking up inside the front door looked like they had been on vacation for 10 days. Desks were covered with mail and bills waiting for a moment of the mom's time so the cable didn't get cut off. For some reason Comcast doesn't take " But I was herding cats at Twilight camp" as an excuse for not paying the bill on time. The towels were stacked by the washer but they hadn't been kind enough to jump in and wash themselves. The nerve of the towels.

BUT in the midst of all this chaos I did manage to SCORE a great deal at CVS yesterday. I thinkk CVS is becoming my favorite store for couping.

I think CVS must have tiers of shoppers and the higher teirs get more and better coupons. I got one in my email on Thursday for 30% my entire purchase. We needed a new Igloo cooler. I went and found one for 50.00. I had 2 4.00 off a 20.00 purchase as well as my 30% off so my cooler ended up being about 24.00. I also used a zyrtec coupon that was buy a 5 count for 5.99 and get CVS ECC for 5.99 in addition I had a 5.00 off coupon so my zyrtec was 5.99 less5.00 so I paid .99 but then they gave me a coupon for 5.99 a future purchase. You do the math!

Rango Movie Code

I just found this code - haven't seen it anywhere else yet.

IF you preorder Rango off of Amazon and use code: RANGO5GO you will get 5.00 the movie making it 11.99

CVS Run

First let me say this couponing thing is addictive. If I am going out for something specific I check all sorts of sites on line to see if there are any coupons or discounts available. I was told once I started it would kill me to pay full price for anything ever again. I understand that statement now.

Today I actually made a trip to CVS. They had a one day coupon for 0.99 for a 12 pack of Pepsi product. I firmly believe that you can never have enough soda on hand for an impromptu party or taking to a party. So I grabbed that. I also had a coupon for .75 off of TICTACS. CVS had them buy 2 get one for a penny, Drew loves them so I thought he would like a treat. I also found today a coupon for CVS specific for a New Hershey Aerated chocolate bar for free. I spend 3.09 and got 3 large tictac mint boxes, a 12 pack of pepsi and a candy bar. California adds a tax for the cans so it was 2.43 before the CVR tax. Works for me.