Teacher Appreciation week starts tomorrow. I was looking for something cute to do for Evan’s teachers. I came across this great idea from TCL.
If you want to do something cute for your teachers – and not to expensive, here is a fantastic idea from That’s Country Living.
You can purchase a $5 or $10 Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or other coffee shop gift card. I love this idea for everyone not just teachers!
Head here to print the template and get the directions for this fantastic idea!
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I love this idea for Mother’s Day! Check out this Love Jar from Bella Caiden The concept is quite simple – fill a jar with things you love about someone. I think this would make a wonderful gift idea for Mom or Grandma for Mother’s Day. It doesn’t cost alot and it is literally filled with love. I think you could just use items you have on hand.
You can get inspiration for this project here.
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Check out Terry’s free shopping spree! Some of the freebies deals that I spot in her shopping trip are
:: Free Bath & Body Works Signature Item
:: Soft Lips
:: Free One Touch Ultra Mini
:: Petco Free Fancy Feast
:: Free Halo Pet Food
Nice job Terry! How did you shop for free this week? Share in the comments.
I like crafts. I really do. I just stink at them.
No, I mean REALLY stink. Think hot glue in your hair stink. Think a sweater with one arm hole stink. Think your Mom was embarrassed by your elementary school work. I’d love to make something cute out of old t-shirts. The only thing I can make out of old tshirts is cleaning rags.
So this is where you & some of my friends come in. I have some amazingly talented friends. (Seriously, they can make a card board box look like a million bucks.) If you are talented like my friends, please come each week and share your crafty ideas. They can be simple and inexpensive, just make sure they are better than what I would do. (If you glue your fingers and hair together, this link up probably not for you).
Not sure what kind of crafts to link up – check out these ideas:
DIY Mother’s Day Canvas from My Blessed Life
Arts & Crafts Caddy from Angry Julie Monday
So link up your craft!
Are you requesting your freebies? Jessica certainly is. Check out the freebies in her mailbox.
This is probably about 3 weeks of freebies in my mailbox:
Gevalia Coffee
Replens feminine product
Lipton Green Tea w/ coupon
Purex Ultra pack w/ coupon
Tide pods
Garnier Moisturizer
Breathe Right nasal strips
Ocean Spray Craisins
Gud Lotion
Purina Baked Delights
Prilosec OTC
Zone Perfect bar
P& G Everyday Solutions Goodie Box
Check out Kristin’s shopping trip to CVS. Kristin rolls her Extra Care Bucks each week to pay less out of pocket. Here is her trip for this week. Please be thoughtful when you are commenting on her details.
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Be sure to scan your Extra Care for added savings. Kristen saved over $5.00 with her card.
Butterfinger Pack- $1.99
Nivea Men Relax- $4.00
Colgate total advanced- $2.99
Garnier Fructis- $2.89 (This item was on clearance at my CVS for 50% off)
Total before coupons $11.87
Coupons used
$2/1 Nivea Men Body Wash
$1/1 Colgate Total Advanced
$1/1 Garnier Fructis
Paid $7.87 + Tax
Get $2.00 ECB
Nice job Kristin!
Do you have a shopping trip to share? Email your deal to Shannon at shannons@forthemommas.com.
If your store offers Catalinas, they definitely should become part of your couponing strategy. Catalinas can be used to increase your savings significantly at the grocery store.
What is a catalina?
A catalina is a coupon that is printed at the register at participating stores when you purchase select participating items.
Where does a catalina come from?
The catalina coupon prints out from the catalina machine at the register. (Be sure to check the machine to see if the coupons have printed.) See Photo so you can recognize them in the store. They are little mini printers that are next to the register. Make sure your catalina box has a green light on if you are using self checkout. They will print out after you pay for bill.
How do I earn a catalina?
There are several ways to earn a catalina at checkout.
Example A: Purchase x Dollars of a product to receive a coupon for X dollars off your next order (OYNO)
In this scenario, you must purchase $12.00 worth of any of the participating products to receive 3.00 off your next order. You may pick any of the items included in the promo. You automatically save 25% with this promotion.
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In addition to the free Target Beauty Bag with coupons, I also received these freebies in my mailbox. Check them out here.
Are you requesting your freebies? Take a look at the available freebies here. What was in your mailbox this week?
Do you have a tip to share? Email Shannon at shannons@forthemommas.com
