If you are like me, you have a lot of coupons expiring this week. It would be a good time to go through them & see if there are any you want to use this week before they expire.
Check out this post on sending expired coupons to the military.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Make Your Own Hand Scrub
I saw a cheap way to make your own Hand Scrub on Pinterest. I made some for Mother's Day & liked it some much I made some for myself. You fill a container about 2/3 fill with sugar. Fill the rest with Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay. Stir & add sugar or Dawn until you get the desired consistency. It's like Mary Kay Satin Hands set. You just need a little bit to wash your hands & they will be super soft.
If you are on Pinterest, check out my DIY board for other ideas. http://pinterest.com/jcmiller128/diy-tricks/
If you are on Pinterest, check out my DIY board for other ideas. http://pinterest.com/jcmiller128/diy-tricks/
Make your own Wax Tarts
I get frustrated when I burn candles & all the wax doesn't burn. I found two ways to deal with this & to continue enjoying them.
I have a hot plate that I used at work to keep my tea hot that I can put the jar on to melt the wax. If there's a lot of wax I keep doing this to release the smell.
The other thing I've found is to use an empty plastic tart holder & refill it with the melted wax. Then I can break off whatever I want & put it in my tart warmer.
I have a hot plate that I used at work to keep my tea hot that I can put the jar on to melt the wax. If there's a lot of wax I keep doing this to release the smell.
The other thing I've found is to use an empty plastic tart holder & refill it with the melted wax. Then I can break off whatever I want & put it in my tart warmer.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Senior Citizen Discounts
I saw this list on Facebook, but haven't verified it accuracy.
RESTAURANTS:
Applebee's: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
Arby's: 10% off ( 55 +)
Ben & Jerry's: 10% off (60+)
Bennigan's: discount varies by location (60+)
Bob's Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee ( 55+)
Chili's: 10% off ( 55+)
CiCi's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Denny's: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members ( 55 +)
Dunkin' Donuts: 10% off or free coffee ( 55+)
Einstein's Bagels: 10% off baker's dozen of bagels (60+)
Fuddrucker's: 10% off any senior platter ( 55+)
Gatti's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
Hardee's: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
IHOP: 10% off ( 55+)
Jack in the Box: up to 20% off ( 55+)
KFC: free small drink with any meal ( 55+)
Krispy Kreme: 10% off ( 50+)
Long John Silver's: various discounts at locations ( 55+)
McDonald's: discounts on coffee everyday ( 55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney's: 10% off
Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak 'n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday ( 50+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell : 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY: 10% off ( 55+)
Tea Room Cafe: 10% off ( 50+)
Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy's: 10% off ( 55 +)
Whataburger: 10% off (62+)
White Castle: 10% off (62+)
RETAIL & APPAREL :
Banana Republic: 30% off ( 50 +)
Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month ( 50 +)
Belk's: 15% off first Tuesday of every month ( 55 +)
Big Lots: 30% off
Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days ( 55 +)
C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (50+)
Clarks : 10% off (62+)
Dress Barn: 20% off ( 55+)
Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kmart: 40% off (Wednesdays only) ( 50+)
Kohl's: 15% off (60+)
Modell's Sporting Goods: 30% off
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday ( 55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off ( 55+)
Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month ( 55 +)
GROCERY :
Albertson's: 10% off first Wednesday of each month ( 55 +)
American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday ( 50 +)
Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
Food Lion: 60% off every Monday (60+)
Fry's Supermarket: free Fry's VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday ( 55 +)
Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday ( 50 +)
Publix: 15% off every Wednesday ( 55 +)
Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace: 15% off (62+)
TRAVEL :
Airlines:
Alaska Airlines: 50% off (65+)
American Airlines: various discounts for 50% off non-peak periods (Tuesdays - Thursdays) (62+)and up (call before booking for discount)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Rail:
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
Bus:
Greyhound: 15% off (62+)
Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50+
Car Rental:
Alamo Car Rental: up to 25% off for AARP members
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Budget Rental Cars: 40% off; up to 50% off for AARP members ( 50+)
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off ( 50+) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
Overnight Accommodations:
Holiday Inn: 20-40% off depending on location (62+)
Best Western: 40% off (55+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Waldorf Astoria - NYC $5,000 off nightly rate for Presidential Suite (55 +)
Clarion Motels: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Econo Lodge: 40% off (60+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 40% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler's Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 25% off (62+)
Motel 6: Stay Free Sunday nights (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 30% off ( 55 +)
Quality Inn: 40%-50% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 40% off (60+)
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT ;:
AMC Theaters: up to 30% off ( 55 +)
Bally Total Fitness: $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa, FL: $13 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)
Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
Massage Envy - NYC 20% off all "Happy Endings" (62 +)
U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas: 50% off Ripley's Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket ( 55 +)
SeaWorld, Orlando , FL : $3 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)
CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS :
AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $19.99/month (65+)
Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service ( 50 +)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).
MISCELLANEOUS:
Great Clips: $8 off hair cuts (60+)
Supercuts: $8 off haircuts (60+)
RESTAURANTS:
Applebee's: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
Arby's: 10% off ( 55 +)
Ben & Jerry's: 10% off (60+)
Bennigan's: discount varies by location (60+)
Bob's Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee ( 55+)
Chili's: 10% off ( 55+)
CiCi's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Denny's: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members ( 55 +)
Dunkin' Donuts: 10% off or free coffee ( 55+)
Einstein's Bagels: 10% off baker's dozen of bagels (60+)
Fuddrucker's: 10% off any senior platter ( 55+)
Gatti's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
Hardee's: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
IHOP: 10% off ( 55+)
Jack in the Box: up to 20% off ( 55+)
KFC: free small drink with any meal ( 55+)
Krispy Kreme: 10% off ( 50+)
Long John Silver's: various discounts at locations ( 55+)
McDonald's: discounts on coffee everyday ( 55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney's: 10% off
Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak 'n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday ( 50+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell : 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY: 10% off ( 55+)
Tea Room Cafe: 10% off ( 50+)
Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy's: 10% off ( 55 +)
Whataburger: 10% off (62+)
White Castle: 10% off (62+)
RETAIL & APPAREL :
Banana Republic: 30% off ( 50 +)
Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month ( 50 +)
Belk's: 15% off first Tuesday of every month ( 55 +)
Big Lots: 30% off
Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days ( 55 +)
C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (50+)
Clarks : 10% off (62+)
Dress Barn: 20% off ( 55+)
Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kmart: 40% off (Wednesdays only) ( 50+)
Kohl's: 15% off (60+)
Modell's Sporting Goods: 30% off
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday ( 55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off ( 55+)
Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month ( 55 +)
GROCERY :
Albertson's: 10% off first Wednesday of each month ( 55 +)
American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday ( 50 +)
Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
Food Lion: 60% off every Monday (60+)
Fry's Supermarket: free Fry's VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday ( 55 +)
Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday ( 50 +)
Publix: 15% off every Wednesday ( 55 +)
Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace: 15% off (62+)
TRAVEL :
Airlines:
Alaska Airlines: 50% off (65+)
American Airlines: various discounts for 50% off non-peak periods (Tuesdays - Thursdays) (62+)and up (call before booking for discount)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Rail:
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
Bus:
Greyhound: 15% off (62+)
Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50+
Car Rental:
Alamo Car Rental: up to 25% off for AARP members
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Budget Rental Cars: 40% off; up to 50% off for AARP members ( 50+)
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off ( 50+) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
Overnight Accommodations:
Holiday Inn: 20-40% off depending on location (62+)
Best Western: 40% off (55+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Waldorf Astoria - NYC $5,000 off nightly rate for Presidential Suite (55 +)
Clarion Motels: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Econo Lodge: 40% off (60+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 40% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler's Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 25% off (62+)
Motel 6: Stay Free Sunday nights (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 30% off ( 55 +)
Quality Inn: 40%-50% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 40% off (60+)
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT ;:
AMC Theaters: up to 30% off ( 55 +)
Bally Total Fitness: $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa, FL: $13 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)
Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
Massage Envy - NYC 20% off all "Happy Endings" (62 +)
U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas: 50% off Ripley's Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket ( 55 +)
SeaWorld, Orlando , FL : $3 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)
CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS :
AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $19.99/month (65+)
Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service ( 50 +)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).
MISCELLANEOUS:
Great Clips: $8 off hair cuts (60+)
Supercuts: $8 off haircuts (60+)
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Favorite Authors
This really doesn't have much to do with frugal living except to say I love my library. I love that I can reserve most any book or movie I want & if I can be patient, I can enjoy it for free.
Some of my favorite authors:
Some of my favorite authors:
- Kaye Dacus
- Sandra Bricker
- Lori Wick
- Robin Jones Gunn
- Dee Henderson
- Mindy Starns Clark
- Janice A Thompson
- Sharon Gillenwater
- Lorena McCourtney
- Joanne Fluke
- Becky Wade
- Nicholas Sparks
- John Grisham
Every couple months I go on the library website & look for new books by these authors or if I see something in the CBD catalog I like, I just go the library website to request it. We do the same thing with the book orders that come home from school.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Entertainment Book App
If you have an Entertainment Book & a smart phone check out adding the Entertainment Book app to your phone to get access to more coupons
Thursday, February 28, 2013
1 Month Free Trial Amazon Prime
Check out this deal for a 1 month trial of Amazon Prime for free. I'm not sure if it's still good. It wouldn't let me do it but I've done it before so that may be why.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Free Printables to create a Home Organization Binder
Here are some fun printables to get you started on home organization.
I printed off a weekly & monthly cleaning guide, a password organizer, & home maintenance tracker
Here are some other free fun printables including travel games & organization tools.
I printed off a weekly & monthly cleaning guide, a password organizer, & home maintenance tracker
Here are some other free fun printables including travel games & organization tools.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Free Kindle Books
Check out this list on free Kindle books. (this also works for your smartphone Kindle app)
Monday, November 26, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Cashback from your online shopping
2 sites to visit before shopping on line - Ebates & Shop at Home. Now is a great time to sign up for 1 or both before the holiday deals start. Cyber Monday has some amazing deals through these 2 sites.
Both sites offer cashback on your on-line shopping at a huge variety of stores. They also have coupon codes to use for on-line shopping.
Ebates - You can set up an account by clicking on one of the links on my blog. You can use choose $5 in cash or $10 gift card for free. You'll earn this extra if you purchased $25 worth of merchandise (not earn $25 in rewards) in 90 days I think so it doesn't usually take long if you make a lot of purchases on-line. Once you set up your account, you search for whatever store you are going to shop at & then click Shop Now. You just buy like you normally would.
I keep a separate folder in my e-mail for receipts for what I buy through Ebates so I make sure I get my credit. There have been times I have had to follow up them but I think I've always gotten my rewards.
I always try to remember to shop through Ebates so I earn cash back. Once a quarter, you can set up to get a check or deposit. I've been using them for exactly 1 year & have gotten over $150 cashback.
Shop at Home - every similar to Ebates but Shop at Home will often have Wild Deals - that will allow you to get something free after cashback. In the past few months I have gotten free toilet bowl cleaner, hand sanitizer, dry erase markers, a mug from Coldwater Creek, & nail polish from Avon.
A few other sites to check - Retail Me Not & Brad's Deals for on-line & printable coupons.
Both sites offer cashback on your on-line shopping at a huge variety of stores. They also have coupon codes to use for on-line shopping.
Ebates - You can set up an account by clicking on one of the links on my blog. You can use choose $5 in cash or $10 gift card for free. You'll earn this extra if you purchased $25 worth of merchandise (not earn $25 in rewards) in 90 days I think so it doesn't usually take long if you make a lot of purchases on-line. Once you set up your account, you search for whatever store you are going to shop at & then click Shop Now. You just buy like you normally would.
I keep a separate folder in my e-mail for receipts for what I buy through Ebates so I make sure I get my credit. There have been times I have had to follow up them but I think I've always gotten my rewards.
I always try to remember to shop through Ebates so I earn cash back. Once a quarter, you can set up to get a check or deposit. I've been using them for exactly 1 year & have gotten over $150 cashback.
Shop at Home - every similar to Ebates but Shop at Home will often have Wild Deals - that will allow you to get something free after cashback. In the past few months I have gotten free toilet bowl cleaner, hand sanitizer, dry erase markers, a mug from Coldwater Creek, & nail polish from Avon.
A few other sites to check - Retail Me Not & Brad's Deals for on-line & printable coupons.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Buy & Sell sites
I just learned of 2 new places to buy & sell things in Wayne County.
Facebook has 2 groups.
Facebook has 2 groups.
- Wooster Buy & Sell - I have bought & sold a few things this week.
- Bargain Hunters United - a similar site
You can also sell & buy things on Craigslist Akron.
Finally Ebay. For bigger things you can also do local pick-up. This is the only that you have to pay a commission on what you sell.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Free Credit Report
Make sure you are monitoring your credit reports on at least a yearly basis. Visit annualcreditreport.com at least once a year to get a free credit report. There are 3 reporting agencies. I try to check 1 of the 3 every 3-6 months. When I check I also check my husband's report with a different one than mine.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Easy ways to save money shopping on-line
2 sites to visit before shopping on line - Ebates & Shop at Home. Now is a great time to sign up for 1 or both before the holiday deals start. Cyber Monday has some amazing deals through these 2 sites.
Both sites offer cashback on your on-line shopping at a huge variety of stores. They also have coupon codes to use for on-line shopping.
Ebates - You can set up an account by clicking on one of the links on my blog. You can use choose $5 in cash or $10 gift card for free. You'll earn this extra if you purchased $25 worth of merchandise (not earn $25 in rewards) in 90 days I think so it doesn't usually take long if you make a lot of purchases on-line. Once you set up your account, you search for whatever store you are going to shop at & then click Shop Now. You just buy like you normally would.
I keep a separate folder in my e-mail for receipts for what I buy through Ebates so I make sure I get my credit. There have been times I have had to follow up them but I think I've always gotten my rewards.
I always try to remember to shop through Ebates so I earn cash back. Once a quarter, you can set up to get a check or deposit. I've been using them for exactly 1 year & have gotten over $150 cashback.
Shop at Home - every similar to Ebates but Shop at Home will often have Wild Deals - that will allow you to get something free after cashback. In the past few months I have gotten free toilet bowl cleaner, hand sanitizer, dry erase markers, a mug from Coldwater Creek, & nail polish from Avon.
A few other sites to check - Retail Me Not & Brad's Deals for on-line & printable coupons.
Both sites offer cashback on your on-line shopping at a huge variety of stores. They also have coupon codes to use for on-line shopping.
Ebates - You can set up an account by clicking on one of the links on my blog. You can use choose $5 in cash or $10 gift card for free. You'll earn this extra if you purchased $25 worth of merchandise (not earn $25 in rewards) in 90 days I think so it doesn't usually take long if you make a lot of purchases on-line. Once you set up your account, you search for whatever store you are going to shop at & then click Shop Now. You just buy like you normally would.
I keep a separate folder in my e-mail for receipts for what I buy through Ebates so I make sure I get my credit. There have been times I have had to follow up them but I think I've always gotten my rewards.
I always try to remember to shop through Ebates so I earn cash back. Once a quarter, you can set up to get a check or deposit. I've been using them for exactly 1 year & have gotten over $150 cashback.
Shop at Home - every similar to Ebates but Shop at Home will often have Wild Deals - that will allow you to get something free after cashback. In the past few months I have gotten free toilet bowl cleaner, hand sanitizer, dry erase markers, a mug from Coldwater Creek, & nail polish from Avon.
A few other sites to check - Retail Me Not & Brad's Deals for on-line & printable coupons.
P&G Samples & Coupons
Receive free samples & coupons by mail from P&G every quarter by signing up for P&G Everyday.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
I Shop Stark/Wayne Gift Certificate deals.
The Ice Cream Shop in Orrville has $10 gift certificate for $4 on ishopstark.com There are half price certificates for Audrey's, Putt N Stuff, Gionino's, Senor Panchos, among TONS more places. Spend $40 & save 15% with code VIP2.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Pampers Points
Check out this website for a list of Pampers Gift to Grow points. You can earn non-baby rewards with these points as well as toys.
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