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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Monday, September 2, 2013
1 Month Free Trial of Netflix - tv & movie streaming
Free 1 month Trial of Netflix.
I haven't had cable in over 12 years. For my Christmas present from my in-laws I got a Blu-Ray player with wifi. I first tried a Roku from a friend. For the price difference I thought it made sense to get the dvd player for only $20 more. At the time, we didn't have a Wii.
I haven't had cable in over 12 years. For my Christmas present from my in-laws I got a Blu-Ray player with wifi. I first tried a Roku from a friend. For the price difference I thought it made sense to get the dvd player for only $20 more. At the time, we didn't have a Wii.
I did a 1 month trial with Hulu for tv & movies streamed through my Blu Ray player. There were a few things I didn't like about Hulu. Some of the shows had commericals. I also didn't like I had to scroll through the "adult" shows to get find my kids shows. When I did the trial, there was more PBS shows & had more current shows on it.
I then did a 1 month trial with Netflix & fell in love. I'm totally hooked. I definitely get my $8 a month out of it. It's soooooo much cheaper than cable. No matter what time of the day, there's always something for me & my kids to watch.
Since I haven't had cable for so long, all of these shows are new to me. No commericals. Every week I'm finding new shows. This week I found a bunch of 80's shows. I've had fun watching Knight Rider, MacGyver, Coach, Cheers, Family Ties etc. There are tons of show from Discovery channel. I've watched all of the Clean House, Say Yes to the Dress, & My Fair Wedding shows. There are unlimited shows for the kids to watch too.
You can also stream through your Wii. I have the app on my phone & can watch while I'm out of the house too.
I highly recommend Netflix if you are looking to save some money.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Register Your Subway Card
Register your Subway cards to know the balance and combine the balances from your cards. I accidentally threw my card away with a balance & kept the one with no balance. It wasn't a problem because I had registered my cards & could just transfer the money from the card I threw away to a new card.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Coke Rewards
In addition to Pampers and Disney Rewards, I also like Coke Rewards. I don't drink Coke products but often there are free codes on line. I recently signed up for Dunkin' Donuts & Southwest e-mails to get codes. I have gotten a few free things. Right now I have enough for a frree 8x8 Shutterfly book, but I'm waiting until I have enough for a free 8x11 book.
Codes are located under the lid or inside multi packages.
Check it out!
Codes are located under the lid or inside multi packages.
Check it out!
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Restaurant.com Discount Certificates
Use code ENJOY to get a $10 certificate to restaurant.com for $1.60
This is a good place to check for deals when you are traveling.
The Grande Ranch - on old 30 has certificates available. There's a $10 one for $1.60 where you have to spend at least $15 & a $15 one for $2.40 where you have to spend at least $22.50. Tuesday nights they run a great deal on pizza. Don't know if you can combine the deals.
The Pines is also on there. a $15 one for $2.40 where you have to spend at least $22.50
If you have used them in the past, they will let you exchange old ones for new ones.
This is a good place to check for deals when you are traveling.
The Grande Ranch - on old 30 has certificates available. There's a $10 one for $1.60 where you have to spend at least $15 & a $15 one for $2.40 where you have to spend at least $22.50. Tuesday nights they run a great deal on pizza. Don't know if you can combine the deals.
The Pines is also on there. a $15 one for $2.40 where you have to spend at least $22.50
If you have used them in the past, they will let you exchange old ones for new ones.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Restaurant.com Certificates
I haven't mentioned Restaurant.com on here for quite a while. I checked it out tonight & noticed 2 locals restaurants there. I'll keep an eye out for good deals on these certificates. You can often find codes to get them for a few dollars.
This is a good place to check for deals when you are traveling.
The Grande Ranch - on old 30 has certificates available. There's a $10 one for $4 where you have to spend at least $15 & a $15 one for $6 where you have to spend at least $22.50. Tuesday nights they run a great deal on pizza. Don't know if you can combine the deals.
The Pines is also on there. a $15 one for $6 where you have to spend at least $22.50
If you have used them in the past, they will let you exchange old ones for new ones.
This is a good place to check for deals when you are traveling.
The Grande Ranch - on old 30 has certificates available. There's a $10 one for $4 where you have to spend at least $15 & a $15 one for $6 where you have to spend at least $22.50. Tuesday nights they run a great deal on pizza. Don't know if you can combine the deals.
The Pines is also on there. a $15 one for $6 where you have to spend at least $22.50
If you have used them in the past, they will let you exchange old ones for new ones.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Way to use up all of your tube of cosmetics
I learned this cool trick at church to get the last of your cosmetics/lotions out of the tube. Cut off the top of the tube. Then you can reach into the product. Slide the top back over the bottom to keep it from drying out.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Make Your Own Foaming Soap Dispensers
I love my foaming soap dispensers. I have 5 for hand soap, 1 for kids soap, 1 for kids shampoo, & 1 for dish soap. I use old foaming soap dispensers, fill about 1 inch with soap, & slowly fill the rest with water. I turn upside down & back slowly to mix it. Don't shake it or it will get too foamy. Saves money in the amount of soap you use. I really like the dish soap one. It makes cleaning just a dish or 2 very easy.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Cell Phone Safety
We (like lots of people) have canceled our landline & only use cell phones. I taught my boys this week how to make a phone call on my cell phone just in case something would happen. It's not as simple as picking up a land line phone & calling.
We talked about calling 911, reviewed our address, & also how to call my husband & grandparents. I hope they never have to use it, but now they know.
Just a safety tip for you.
We talked about calling 911, reviewed our address, & also how to call my husband & grandparents. I hope they never have to use it, but now they know.
Just a safety tip for you.
Expiring Coupons
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.
Check out this post on sending expired coupons to the military.
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.
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