Thursday, April 30, 2009
I'm still here
No...for those of you wondering, I did not drop off the face of the planet. I have been working a lot this week and I have finally found a hobby that doesn't cost me money and that I love....Digital Scrapbooking! You can see my first page that I created under my happy birthday Lucas post.
Happy Birthday Lucas
Wow. I can't hardly believe it...Lucas is 3. It seems like yesterday we were bringing you home from the hospital. Happy Birthday to my baby boy!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Awesome Deal
I'm back from a great weekend of REST!
WOW......what and incredible week so far! I just returned from Walmart, and I only spent $.44! For my 44 cents, I purchased 4 boxes of Glucerna Cereal, a bag of salad mix, and a pack of strawberries. How, visit glucerna.com and print out their $5 off one box coupons. The cereal was $3.94 a box, so there was overage to purchase the fruit & veggies.
Plus, in my mailbox yesterday lay.....a $25 gift card from MyPoints.com (if yo uwould like to join, please send me your email address and I will send you an invite. A $15 FTD.com gift card from MyPoints.com. Home Made Simple coupon savings book valued at $30! The plants I ordered form Spring Hill Nursery that were free. Plus my May copy of ALLYOU magazine...This month there is an insert with the opportunity for you to receive a rebate of coupons by mail. Subscribe...All You (2-year)
Don't forget to enter my Giveaway here.
WOW......what and incredible week so far! I just returned from Walmart, and I only spent $.44! For my 44 cents, I purchased 4 boxes of Glucerna Cereal, a bag of salad mix, and a pack of strawberries. How, visit glucerna.com and print out their $5 off one box coupons. The cereal was $3.94 a box, so there was overage to purchase the fruit & veggies.
Plus, in my mailbox yesterday lay.....a $25 gift card from MyPoints.com (if yo uwould like to join, please send me your email address and I will send you an invite. A $15 FTD.com gift card from MyPoints.com. Home Made Simple coupon savings book valued at $30! The plants I ordered form Spring Hill Nursery that were free. Plus my May copy of ALLYOU magazine...This month there is an insert with the opportunity for you to receive a rebate of coupons by mail. Subscribe...All You (2-year)
Don't forget to enter my Giveaway here.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Turn Off the Computer
I will be un-plugged until Monday morning! The box thing connected to my wall will not be turned on. My family and I are headed for a mini vacation this weekend. I can't wait especially since the sun is shinning and it is going to warm up!! Enjoy your weekend, I know I will enjoy mine!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Freebies
Gevalia is offering a Free Coffee Maker! Click on the button for more info!
Fisher Price is giving a Free DVD here.
Free Shower Caddy when you sign-up with the Scrubbing Bubbles Community here.
Free Reynold's Wrap with mail in Rebate here.
Mr. Clean Magic Earser Free here. I love this product!!!
Free Rachel Ray Nutrish Dog Food here.
Crest Pro-Health sample here.
EasyBakeware.com - FREE Item of the Month! Click Here
100% Free Magazines!
No Credit card required. No Shipping Costs.
100's of magazines to choose from, All 100% Free!!! Click Here
Diabetics on Medicare: We Connect You to Care and Savings - ClickOnHealth Click Here
Free Discount Prescription here.
Get a free sample (non-medicated) and $7 coupon for Nicoderm CQ with SmartControl Click Here
MyHealthyInfo.com - Health Information, Huge Discounts and Free Samples! Click Here
Sign up to receive great deals and tips on well known skin care products, and print a $2 coupon Click Here
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Please Enjoy!
Fisher Price is giving a Free DVD here.
Free Shower Caddy when you sign-up with the Scrubbing Bubbles Community here.
Free Reynold's Wrap with mail in Rebate here.
Mr. Clean Magic Earser Free here. I love this product!!!
Free Rachel Ray Nutrish Dog Food here.
Crest Pro-Health sample here.
EasyBakeware.com - FREE Item of the Month! Click Here
100% Free Magazines!
No Credit card required. No Shipping Costs.
100's of magazines to choose from, All 100% Free!!! Click Here
Diabetics on Medicare: We Connect You to Care and Savings - ClickOnHealth Click Here
Free Discount Prescription here.
Get a free sample (non-medicated) and $7 coupon for Nicoderm CQ with SmartControl Click Here
MyHealthyInfo.com - Health Information, Huge Discounts and Free Samples! Click Here
Sign up to receive great deals and tips on well known skin care products, and print a $2 coupon Click Here
Get your Free Samples. Updated with a complete new list of Free Stuff every 24 hours. Get yours Now! Click Here
Please Enjoy!
Weightless Wednesdays
I have been doing a little bit of research to help myself with my wieghtloss battle.
**3500 calories = 1lb. of weight. So, In theory if you eat or burn with exercise 3500 calories a week, you will loose 1lb. of weight a week....IN THEORY.
**Drink Water. Are you a water-holic? I am, or are you a soda-holic? If you are a soda-holic, consider switching one 12oz. soda a day for a bottle of water. One 12oz. soda contains 10 teaspoons of sugar. Water has no sugar. In one years time, that would cut 3,650 teaspoons of sugar from your diet! For a little number crunching.....3,650 teaspoons of sugar is equal to 59,495 calories which is equal to 17lbs. By swapping one soda a day for water, you would loose 17 lbs. a year!
**Remeber to take baby steps. You did not gain the weight over night, you will not loose it over night either.
**Consider joining Free Online Diet Plan at SparkPeople.com
I am a member there and it offers me all the tools I need to succed.
Ready to lose weight feel great & look your best? Click Here
**3500 calories = 1lb. of weight. So, In theory if you eat or burn with exercise 3500 calories a week, you will loose 1lb. of weight a week....IN THEORY.
**Drink Water. Are you a water-holic? I am, or are you a soda-holic? If you are a soda-holic, consider switching one 12oz. soda a day for a bottle of water. One 12oz. soda contains 10 teaspoons of sugar. Water has no sugar. In one years time, that would cut 3,650 teaspoons of sugar from your diet! For a little number crunching.....3,650 teaspoons of sugar is equal to 59,495 calories which is equal to 17lbs. By swapping one soda a day for water, you would loose 17 lbs. a year!
**Remeber to take baby steps. You did not gain the weight over night, you will not loose it over night either.
**Consider joining Free Online Diet Plan at SparkPeople.com
I am a member there and it offers me all the tools I need to succed.
Ready to lose weight feel great & look your best? Click Here
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
First 10,000
Were you one of the first 10,000 to respond to Right @ Home offer this Tuesday? View my post here.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Giveaway~Emergen-C Kidz + $10 in savings
I am hosting my very first giveaway! What I have to offer is an Emergen-C Kidz pack! One lucky winner will receive 9 packets of Emergen-C Kidz Complete Multi-Vitamin plus $10 in coupons! (all entries must be received by 11:59 pm est April 30th, 2009) Emergen-C was created with the help of kids across the nation. It includes a complete formula of 24 essential nutrients. Then they added a dash of pizzazz with unique, kid approved flavors. The flavors are Strawberry Blast, Orange Pineapple Explosion and Cherry Yumberry! You will receive entry for doing any of the following....
1. Visit www.emergenc.com then come back here and leave a comment stating what you like best about Emergen-C Kids. (1 entry)
2. Post about my Giveaway. (3 entries)
3. Subscribe to One Thrifty Chick. (1 entry)
4. Follow One Thrifty Chick. (i entry)
5. Refer a friend to One Thrifty Chick. That friend must leave a comment with your name in it. (2 entries, once per day)
**Make sure you leave a comment letting me know what you did!
I will notify the winner on May 1st 2009!
Good Luck!
Giveaways Galore
Dore's Diaries is celebrating her 1 year blogaversary. Happy Anniversary! She is offering 29 prizes! Enter here.
MarieLynn Boutique is giving away Diaper Bling. This is adorable!!! Enter Here.
Mommy23Monkeys is giving away a Bissell Little Green Machine! Enter here.
Frugal Plus is giving away a 2 year subscription to All You Magazine. I love this magazine. Enter here.
Life Starring Ellie and Eve is giving away a Hoover Floormate Spin Scrub. Enter Here.
3 P's In a Pod is giving away a Diaper Cake. Enter Here.
The above are a few highlights and some that I entered. Click on MomDot button for over 100 giveaways!
MarieLynn Boutique is giving away Diaper Bling. This is adorable!!! Enter Here.
Mommy23Monkeys is giving away a Bissell Little Green Machine! Enter here.
Frugal Plus is giving away a 2 year subscription to All You Magazine. I love this magazine. Enter here.
Life Starring Ellie and Eve is giving away a Hoover Floormate Spin Scrub. Enter Here.
3 P's In a Pod is giving away a Diaper Cake. Enter Here.
The above are a few highlights and some that I entered. Click on MomDot button for over 100 giveaways!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Free Blog Design
In an effort to spruce up my blog a little, I came across Shabby Blogs.com. They offer free downloads for your use on your blog! Check it out!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Online Offer Update
It came!!!! The FedEx truck pulled in my driveway and had a special delivery for me.....my $500 Kmart gift card! When starting your online offer please visit Carrie @ MoneySavingMethods(her button is on the right) she has taken the time to post about every detail to completing this type of offer. The best recommendation I can give you is to make a spreadsheet for each offer you start and follow through. You will need to put a little bit of time into this...but the payoff is worth it!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Tuesday Giveawy
I know it isn't Tuesday but....the firt 10,000 people to respond to this offer will get a free 3oz. sample. Check it out!
Weightless Wednesdays
Coming Soon...to a Wednesday near you! I will be posting strategies to help overcome my personal battle with being overweight.
More to come in upcoming weeks. Be sure to check back.
More to come in upcoming weeks. Be sure to check back.
The diary of this School Bus Driver
For those of you who don't already know, I am a school bus driver, I have been for 8 years. Crazy...yeah I know, but I really do enjoy my job...on the good days. Personally I'd rather drive my bus Empty! (A little driver humor) Come on, you show me a job where you have weekends off, Holidays off, summers off (with "pay"), you can take your own children with you...so no need to pay for daycare, you are given your own personal office with a view...and it's mobile, and the pay is at least $15 an hour. If you can find a job with all those perks, we'll talk.
Now, by request...a school bus story. Foe all of you fellow drivers I hope this gives you a good laugh. While embarrassing, I did laugh. Just this past Friday, The school I drive for had a half day!! Yeah, a Friday with a half day just before a week long break. SO, I was asked to substitute drive a run after my run, and as usual, I agreed. Boy do I wish I had not agreed. So the afternoon started off as any other. And this is what I get for listening to the kids. I had the drivers' run sheet in front of me and I could not figure out exactly how the regular driver got from stop "A" to stop "B" so I asked the kids to help me out a little. They tell me to go up the road and drop off at the next left. No problem (out of order non the less but not a major issue). And then the gentleman proceeds to tell me to turn around in the field. Now, keep in mind that it had been pouring rain for 2 days, and a full size school bus empty weighs more than 20,000lbs. Am I painting a picture for you yet? Well, after some disagreeing with the student, I did see a stone patch in the field formed like a turn-around. While I thought better of it, the kids all swore this is what their driver does EVERY day. SO I go for it. All is well until I am about 20 feet from the road and half way through the turn and wouldn't you know...There I was stuck in a field....freshly spread with cow manure...on the side of the road. No matter what I did, I either slid or sank more into the mud. It was as if I drove right into quick sand. First, I was angry with myself for listening to the kids....but then I thought it was pretty funny. The mechanics that came to get me out of the field did not find any humor in it though. Lesson learned....DON'T LISTEN TO THE KIDS!
Please share your embarrassing stories!
Now, by request...a school bus story. Foe all of you fellow drivers I hope this gives you a good laugh. While embarrassing, I did laugh. Just this past Friday, The school I drive for had a half day!! Yeah, a Friday with a half day just before a week long break. SO, I was asked to substitute drive a run after my run, and as usual, I agreed. Boy do I wish I had not agreed. So the afternoon started off as any other. And this is what I get for listening to the kids. I had the drivers' run sheet in front of me and I could not figure out exactly how the regular driver got from stop "A" to stop "B" so I asked the kids to help me out a little. They tell me to go up the road and drop off at the next left. No problem (out of order non the less but not a major issue). And then the gentleman proceeds to tell me to turn around in the field. Now, keep in mind that it had been pouring rain for 2 days, and a full size school bus empty weighs more than 20,000lbs. Am I painting a picture for you yet? Well, after some disagreeing with the student, I did see a stone patch in the field formed like a turn-around. While I thought better of it, the kids all swore this is what their driver does EVERY day. SO I go for it. All is well until I am about 20 feet from the road and half way through the turn and wouldn't you know...There I was stuck in a field....freshly spread with cow manure...on the side of the road. No matter what I did, I either slid or sank more into the mud. It was as if I drove right into quick sand. First, I was angry with myself for listening to the kids....but then I thought it was pretty funny. The mechanics that came to get me out of the field did not find any humor in it though. Lesson learned....DON'T LISTEN TO THE KIDS!
Please share your embarrassing stories!
The Great Clean-up ~ Day 2
Oh where to start...Day 1...did you get all your closets and cabinets sorted out? Make sure you wipe out every draw, every shelf..etc. Time to organize. Here are some helpful products to help you get organized.
Rubbermaid 3H89 Configurations 4 to 8 Foot Deluxe Custom Closet Kit, Titanium
Whitney Design 01812 6-Shelf Canvas Sweater Organizer
Rubbermaid 3H11 Configurations 3 to 6 Foot Classic Custom Closet Kit, Titanium
Space Bag WBR-5700 Vacuum-Sealing Hanging-Suit Storage Bag
ClosetMaid 6-Cube Organizer
ORGANIZER BOX SET
Closet Doubler (Natural) (33.5"H x 29.5"W)
Space Bag Closet Makeover Kit- 6 Piece Kit
Beck International Children's Wooden Toy Bin Organizer in White and Pastel
These are a few of my personal recommendations. I personally love the Space Bags!!!
Happy Cleaning
Rubbermaid 3H89 Configurations 4 to 8 Foot Deluxe Custom Closet Kit, Titanium
Whitney Design 01812 6-Shelf Canvas Sweater Organizer
Rubbermaid 3H11 Configurations 3 to 6 Foot Classic Custom Closet Kit, Titanium
Space Bag WBR-5700 Vacuum-Sealing Hanging-Suit Storage Bag
ClosetMaid 6-Cube Organizer
ORGANIZER BOX SET
Closet Doubler (Natural) (33.5"H x 29.5"W)
Space Bag Closet Makeover Kit- 6 Piece Kit
Beck International Children's Wooden Toy Bin Organizer in White and Pastel
These are a few of my personal recommendations. I personally love the Space Bags!!!
Happy Cleaning
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Online Offer Update
Back in February I received a very exciting phone call from my sister Amanda (check out her Frugal Confessions blog here)She had just received a $1200 check for completing online offers. I still very skeptical, but I figured I would give it a shot I don't have much to loose. Well, after completing 8 offers, plus two others since two were not accepted...I checked my account status today and saw that my redemption certificate was received and credited! So...my $500 Kmart gift card is on it's way! Please visit Carrie's Blog Money Saving Methods to get the full scoop on online offers! Money Saving Methods has a "Brag" page you can view so you can see how many of her readers have achieved online offer success!
Below you will find a picture of my sister holding her $1200 check!
Below you will find a picture of my sister holding her $1200 check!
The Great Clean-up~Day 1
OH what a dreary morning in SouthEast PA. I guess that is all the more reason to continue my spring cleaning journey. While the sun is shinning, it is cold again. Definitely not a garden day. SO on with the Great Spring Clean-up and Clean-Out.
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Day 1
I find the very first thing to do is gather inventory of all your cleaning supplies. If you prefer to clean "all natural" be sure to have plenty of vinegar, baking soda, and lemons on hand! If you prefer "chemical" supplies, be sure to have a variety of supplies!
Clean out every closet, cabinet, drawer, etc in your house. Dispose of anything you have not used or worn in the last year. You will be amazed at what you have cluttering your life. Don't just throw away usable items though. Consider having a yard sale. List it on Craig's List or Freecycle.org, or donate it to your local church or community outreach program. When it comes to your kitchen, if it is expired, get rid of it. Check out Good Housekeeping for 25 ideas to de-clutter.
See you tomorrow for Day 2 of the Great Clean-up
Happy Sorting!
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Day 1
I find the very first thing to do is gather inventory of all your cleaning supplies. If you prefer to clean "all natural" be sure to have plenty of vinegar, baking soda, and lemons on hand! If you prefer "chemical" supplies, be sure to have a variety of supplies!
Clean out every closet, cabinet, drawer, etc in your house. Dispose of anything you have not used or worn in the last year. You will be amazed at what you have cluttering your life. Don't just throw away usable items though. Consider having a yard sale. List it on Craig's List or Freecycle.org, or donate it to your local church or community outreach program. When it comes to your kitchen, if it is expired, get rid of it. Check out Good Housekeeping for 25 ideas to de-clutter.
See you tomorrow for Day 2 of the Great Clean-up
Happy Sorting!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Fresh Idea
April 22, 2009 is Earth Day! Throughtout the month I will be posting Earth Friendly ideas and projects. The first is fresh ideas for old things! Unfortunately, I haven't made the transition from buying water in bottles to using a filter on my tap. Why...I'm not sure. It would save a bit of money if I did. However, aside from recycling our plastic water bottles, I have thought of some fresh ideas to reuse the plastic bottles.
*Make bird feeders.
*Cut the top off and use for your chidren's paint cups
*Mini Greenhouses to start seeds
*Hummingbird Feeders
*Start sprouts. Eating sprouts are healthier then eating the full grown vegetables.
*Cut off the top and decorate it to make a flower vse
*Add sand and put the cap back on to make hand weights
*After you harvest your herbs from the herb garden, hang them to dry and then store in a closed, dry soda bottle.
*Fishing season is just around the corner. Use a bottle as a bait container! This one is for my husband!
*Refill with water and put the lid on, then freeze it for a ice pack in your cooler.
*Fill with warm water, wrap in a towel and use as a heat pack on sore muscles.
Please share your ideas!
*Make bird feeders.
*Cut the top off and use for your chidren's paint cups
*Mini Greenhouses to start seeds
*Hummingbird Feeders
*Start sprouts. Eating sprouts are healthier then eating the full grown vegetables.
*Cut off the top and decorate it to make a flower vse
*Add sand and put the cap back on to make hand weights
*After you harvest your herbs from the herb garden, hang them to dry and then store in a closed, dry soda bottle.
*Fishing season is just around the corner. Use a bottle as a bait container! This one is for my husband!
*Refill with water and put the lid on, then freeze it for a ice pack in your cooler.
*Fill with warm water, wrap in a towel and use as a heat pack on sore muscles.
Please share your ideas!
The begining
Today starts my week long journey of Spring Cleaning! There will be limited postings this week!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Think Clean Thursday
Coupon for Mr. Bubbles here.
Save $7 on Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner.
Coupon for Mega Shower foamer.
$15 worth of Swiffer product coupons.
$10 worth of Arm & Hammer product coupons.
Happy Cleaning!
Save $7 on Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner.
Coupon for Mega Shower foamer.
$15 worth of Swiffer product coupons.
$10 worth of Arm & Hammer product coupons.
Happy Cleaning!
Awesome Deal
I consider this an awesome deal. I love Vista prints and I use them a lot...especially for deals like the following:
Not sure what you could use business cards for.....Advertise your Blog! Leave one everywhere you go! I also have some with all the phone numbers, email address and mailing address for my family. Carry them with you all the time. Then when someone asks for your phone number, you don't have to stumble around to find a pen and piece of paper!
Not sure what you could use business cards for.....Advertise your Blog! Leave one everywhere you go! I also have some with all the phone numbers, email address and mailing address for my family. Carry them with you all the time. Then when someone asks for your phone number, you don't have to stumble around to find a pen and piece of paper!
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