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Do you need to TrimBack Your Spending?

You all know that I am a HUGE fan of any type of shopping site that can save me money. I love sites like Beyond the Rack and HomeSav, to find SUPER deep discounts on stuff for the house. I’m totally addicted to the new ShopSanity.com, where you load your online receipts and it tells you if the price drops, so you can get an adjustment! And you know I spend waaay too much time checking out fun deals on Zulily to find adorable stuff for Abby.

There’s a new site in town…

Yep, I have a NEW addiction now too! TrimBack combines so many things that I like about other sites, all in one spot. It is totally filled with online shopping coupons, printable grocery and retail coupons, cash back discount codes, and great deals too. Seriously, there are SO SO many savings options on TrimBack.com, you will love it.

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TrimBack.com is a one stop solution for an array of Coupon Codes, Promo Codes, Discounts and Deals for online stores that include kohls.com, dell.com, macys.com and much more. TrimBack.com’s online community posts, uses, recommends and ranks more than 100,000 online discounts and promotions for more than 7,000 retailers, restaurants and brands, including Amazon, GameStop, Macy’s, Dell, and Gap. TrimBack.com’s mission is to help consumers save money and enjoy a hassle-free discount shopping experience.

Awesomesauce, am I right?

One of my favorites is that there is a tab right on the home page, where I can search for FREE SHIPPING coupons, since I refuse to ever pay for shipping. And I think it’s super fun that they are constantly updating, and adding the most relevant coupons – right now you can find a big section just for Halloween coupons!

Everything is organized and super easy to navigate. You can print off your grocery coupons, find the best new online deals, combine ’em with a great free shipping code, and save your family a ton of cash.

Check it out today!

You can follow TrimBack on Twitter, Facebook, or visit their site and sign up for their Daily Top Coupon Newsletter – so you never miss a great discount again!

What do you think?

Are you lovin’ TrimBack.com too? What is your favorite feature?? What other sites do you use to save money on your families shopping? I’d love to hear about them!

{Disclaimer: I was compensated for my time on this post- to research TrimBack.com, determine whether it was right for my readers {YOU!!}, and then share it if I loved it- which I truly do!}

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Posted by on October 8, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | No Comments

HUGE Weekend Freebie Resource!! #freebies #giveaways

Welcome to the Weekend Freebies List!! 

Remember, right click a link to open it in a new window, so you can keep this list open, and get all of the freebies if you want ’em! There are a bunch of good ones in here today – enjoy!

Beauty Freebies:

Starbucks free stuff

Health and Energy Samples:

Shopping:

  • Learn about new wines, get sweet discounts, and join a community of other wine lovers– The Daily Sip!
  • Sign up for a FREE HomeSav Shopping Account, to check out their “social shopping”, super fun.
  • Save up to 90% on new daily selections of amazing kids stuff – great brands – Sign up for the updates here!

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Product Testing and Surveys:

  • Join the super-fun Smiley 360 for a chance to sample FREE full size products and share them with your friends too!
  • Check out the easiest way to earn free stuff on the web- Swagbucks!!
  • Sign up for a Free Crowdtap Account for chances to get amazing free stuff– I’ve gotten Free Old Navy outfits and jeans, and just applied to get a FREE workout outfit for me and a friend, and another for a FREE coat! Very cool.
  • Get $5 bucks FREE when you set up your Inbox Dollars Account today! Cash out when you reach $20!
  • Join BzzAgent.com to try out more cool products – see my latest shipment in the picture! I’ll be giving away some of those goodies soon!

More Fun Free Stuff:

  • Join the Puppy Chow Healthy Start Program for great coupons, freebies, and cool stuff! Click Here.
  • I just won a $50 Starbucks card – see the fun stuff I bought with it, in the pic above?? – in their giveaway, which is still going on now! Sign up to join WomanFreebies.com too!
  • Learn about the new Debit Card fee coming soon to Bank of America, and maybe others too! I get the best frugal tips from Learnvest Free Daily Updates.
  • Get a $100 Gift Card for Travelocity for only $50 bucks!! Limited time!!
  • This is one of my favorites: Get your entire credit report, organized and easy to understand – including your credit score and comparisons to national averages – totally FREE. This is completely legit, I’ve been using it over a year now, and it has helped me SO incredibly much to build my credit back up.
  • Get a Free Life Assistant – add info about your life as it happens, keep it all organized, amazing free site! I use this non-stop!
  • Free Art of Ironing DVD for all of you little homemakers!

Love it? Share it!

If you guys love these great freebies, share ’em with your friends on Facebook and Twitter too! Have a WONDERFUL weekend, and thanks for reading!
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Posted by on October 7, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping, Giveaways, Deals and Coupon Codes, Product Testing, Freebies | 1 Comment

Frugal Tips: Slay the energy vampires in your home!

Digitwirl NEW Episode

This is the problem-

Oh sure, your electric toothbrush, toaster and TV look innocent enough, but do you realize they’re robbing you blind? It’s true! In fact all your electronics are pulling power even when they’re not on. Which means you’re paying for a lot of electricity unnecessarily.

Don’t worry! I’ve Got Your Solution-

We found the perfect solutions. First the Belkin Conserve Socket which shuts off the electricity when you’re done toasting your toast, brewing your coffee or charging your phone. Second, the Belkin Conserve Smart AV, a power strip so smart it stops your TV, stereo and gaming system from drawing energy when you’re not using them, but keeps your DVR and cable box on so you won’t miss any of your favorite shows. Whatwill those Kardashians do this week?

Watch this week’s Twirl and watch Carley destroy all the energy sucking vampires around her house, no wooden stake required….

Good For Your Wallet, Good for The Earth!

What great ideas, right? I have been on a mission to cut back all of our expenses this past year – since, as a blogger, I’m not exactly rich yet. I annoy the family on a daily basis, reminding them to turn off the lights when they leave a room, turn off the TV, etc, close the windows when I have the heat running – what’s wrong with you guys!! Whoops, slipped into mommy-mode there for a minute… :)

I am totally in love with these new little gadgets, and am excited to see what kind of difference they’ll start making in my monthly energy bill. And – if you’re using SwagBucks, and earning free Amazon Gift Certificates like I am, you can get these FREE! Check ’em out on Amazon:

And if you’re still unsure, read the reviews on Amazon — one happy customer called the controls on the outlet “idiot-proof”, which is pretty important for me when buying tech stuff, lol.

What do you think? Are you lovin’ this idea too?

Digitwirl is the weekly web show that offers simple solutions to modern day problems. In 3 minutes, Digitwirl brings busy women the very best time, money, and sanity-saving technology, and then teaches them how to use it, step-by-step. Digitwirl was created by technology lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch, who uses lots of technology to manage her busy life as mom of two and entrepreneur. Become a subscriber to get weekly show alerts and exclusive deals at Digitwirl.com, or follow Digitwirl on Twitter at @digitwirl.

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Posted by on October 6, 2011 Filed Under: Reviews, Busy Mom Solution, Shopping | 2 Comments

Mmmmm…. Breakfast with Skillet Bacon Jam!! #recipes #bacon


Skillet Bacon Jam Toast and Eggs

Have you heard of Bacon Jam??

Skillet Bacon Jam takes Niman Ranch bacon and renders it down along with onions, balsamic, and other spices. Then it cooks for several hours until it is a perfect blend of smoky, tangy, savory and slightly sweet… Basically, it’s spreadable bacony goodness! And you know I LOVE me some bacon!!

Bacon Jam on Toast Rounds with Fried Eggs

Here’s a great way to use the amazing Skillet Bacon Jam – we absolutely loved this! Partner it with some friend potato’s and fresh fruit – perfect for lazy Sunday morning breakfasts with the family.

How to Make It:

  • Get enough English Muffins, Biscuits, or rounds cut from your favorite bread to feed your family. Toast them in the oven under broil until they’re a crispy golden brown, and spread with butter if you’d like.
  • Spread a tablespoon or two of Bacon Jam on each toasted bread. Smells amazing already, right?
  • Now, fry up an egg, however you like ’em, and top each bread with an egg.
  • Finish up by sprinkling with your favorite herbs and spices, cheese, or salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy! And check out the big smiles on everyone’s face as they bite into this crispy, bacon-flavored yumminess!

For more great morning recipes, check out Best Brunch Recipes!

More Great Skillet Products:

  • This Bacon Jam is also so great on burgers, boosts your grilled cheese to new levels, and works mixed with cream cheese or sour cream as a great dip! It is so versatile, and so so good!
  • My other new favorite product is the Skillet Pumpkin Sauce in Brown Sugar and Apple Vinegar… Ohmyheck, it is amazing!! You have got to try it.

Try it Yourself!

You can use the search tool to find a local grocery in either the US or Canada that carries Skillet products, or if there are none near-by, you can shop their online store.

You can get a 10.5 oz jar of Skillet Bacon Jam for $14.00, and it lasts a long time. The Skillet Pumpkin Sauce is only available for a limited time, and is a great buy at only $8.00!

{Disclaimer: 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.}

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Posted by on October 5, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping, Reviews | No Comments

The Ultimate Green Store: Perfect Picks for New Moms

Introducing… The Ultimate Green Store!

This is one of my favorite online shops… They have such an amazing selection of really high quality, organic, and SAFE toys, bedding, and baby accessories. This was one of the first sites that I made a Baby Registry at, and got some wonderful gifts from here.

My Baby Registry…

One of the things that I had registered for, and had really wanted, but didn’t get, was this absolutely perfect baby blanket from the Casablanca Organic Crib Bedding collection. I was so so excited that The Ultimate Green Store let me choose this as my item to review — and it did NOT disappoint me. It is so soft, light-weight yet super warm and cozy, and made from safe materials. Read more:

“Cotton Monkey bedding is made from 100% certified organic cotton fabric and batting that is not treated with any formaldehyde or chlorine bleach. The Cotton Monkey prints and colors are fun and cheerful, dyed/printed with non-toxic, fiber reactive, water based pigments and dyes.”

I had been making some changes towards a cleaner, greener, healthier life before I found out that I was pregnant – but once I found out I was expecting, I kicked those changes up a few notches! I wanted to make sure I made the safest environment for her that I could, so when putting together her new space {which was in my master bedroom with me} I used Zero VOC Paint, and as many natural products as I could- and the Ultimate Green Store gave me so many amazing options.

More than Baby Stuff…

Organic Hand BagWhile the baby items are my favorite, there is SO much more to the Ultimate Green Store than that!

The Ultimate Green Store is your one-stop green shopping destination for the home, office and everyone in the family!

Wish List and Gift Registry

Since The Ultimate Green Store has such a wide variety of products, it’s easy to put together a great Gift Registry for weddings, baby showers, or even big birthday celebrations! There is also the option to add items on any page to a Wish List, so you can “window shop”, and easily find your favorite items later. Love sites that offer that!

Win a Gift Certificate to The Ultimate Green Store!

One lucky Sunshine and Sippy Cups fan will WIN a $25 Gift Certificate to do some shopping of their own at The Ultimate Green Store – fun right? And when you enter, be sure to sign up for their newsletter updates – you’ll get great coupon codes and special savings – which will make the Gift Certificate go even father if you win! Good Luck!

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Posted by on October 5, 2011 Filed Under: Green Living, Shopping | 6 Comments

My Favorite Fall and Halloween Deals and Freebies!

Maple Leaves in Autumn

Fall is my favorite time of year.

I love the changing leaves, the crisp mornings after such a hot summer, the new fall hoodies and boots- and the anticipation of all of the great holidays coming up!

So, I wanted to share a few of my very FAVORITE fall and Halloween freebies and deals that are going on right now. You already know that Vistaprint is one of my very favorite deal sites- I get SO much stuff from them, almost every single month. And with their FREE shipping deal right now, it’s a great time to shop. Plus, you can get a special deal that I haven’t seen in a while from Canvas People, and some amazing savings and freebies from my FAVORITE home improvement store, Home Depot!

Vistaprint:

Some EXTRA Great Deals from Vistaprint:

Vistaprint always has some awesome deals going on, but this sale is even better than usual- and there is so much fun stuff to make!

  • Trick or Treat Bag: Make your own, totally customized, cotton tote bag for Trick or Treating, for only $2 bucks! If you want more than one, you’ll get them all for 60% off!!
  • Invitations: Throwing a BIG Halloween party? Get 50% off all custom-made party invites!
  • Other fun ideas: Make cool, Halloween-themed lawn signs to make your house everyone’s favorite destination. Make custom stickers to give away with your candy, or as party favors. Or T-Shirts- designs range from spooky to adorable to funny.

The best part? Get FREE Shipping on EVERYTHING when you spend $20- so stock up today!!

Canvas People:

Turn those Fall Photos into ART!

  • CanvasPeople.com is offering a free 8 x 10 photo canvas (just pay shipping, which is about $12-$14 bucks) OR you can get 40% off any larger canvas + free shipping as a special introductory deal!
  • When I buy these, I always upgrade to the 11×14 size- and they are just so beautiful, seriously. The quality is a million times better than I expected for such a low price- ask at your local studio what the would charge you for this– I guarantee it’s 5-10 times higher.

Home Depot Savings:

You do NOT want to miss the awesome savings in the Home Depot newsletters!

They’ll send you savings and sale updates both by email, and in your regular postal mail too. I have gotten so many really amazing coupons and freebies from them this way. I get things like:

  • Buy one, get one free on Martha Stewart Paint
  • Free Plant Food with purchase of Garden Tools
  • Save $10 off a $25 Purchase
  • Bring in coupon for a FREE sample of the new Gorilla Glue

Especially at this time of year, when there are so many projects to complete, you want to be getting these updates. They’ll let you know when the next free classes are coming up, send you notice of special sales and event, exclusive coupons, and more. It only takes a second to sign up.

Love it?

I do :) These are my very favorite deals going on, and all things that I use myself. {In fact, I cannot WAIT to get the Halloween Trick or Treat bag I made to match Abby’s Pink Poodle costume!!} If you love ’em, use the social buttons to share with your freebie lovin’ friends on Facebook and Twitter!

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Posted by on October 4, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies, Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | No Comments

What’s a Great Buy – and What’s Dangerous to Buy! – at the Dollar Store

Dollar Store Shopping

Dollar Store Deals: Which Ones Are Worth It?

This info is from an article posted this morning on one of my FAVORITE sites, LearnVest, and is full of some great tips to keep in mind when shopping at your local dollar store.

Every day I get new updates, filled with fun ideas, and today was one of my favorites I’ve read in awhile. I totally recommend signing up for their newsletter:

Delivered to you five days a week, the LearnVest Daily is packed with money-saving tips and financial how-tos to enrich your life.

There’s no better challenge than finding out how far your dollar can go.

What was once kitschy is now cool (the New York Times would agree), and more affluent consumers are getting in on the dollar store game. Since the recession, it’s been boom time for these stores, which specialize in imported, generic and knockoff consumer goods for prices that make Wal-Mart look like a luxury retailer.

But before you get bargain-hungry and sidle up to a shopping cart, you should know which are the best dollar-store deals—and which offerings can be low-quality, or even dangerous.

Here are some examples:

  • Deal: Everyday Cleaning Supplies – Go for it. Cleaners have similar—though somewhat diluted—ingredients. (Spring for heavy-duty cleaners for tougher jobs.) Also get rubber gloves, sponges and scrub brushes here.
  • No Deal: Vitamins – Stay away. Some multi-vitamins don’t have the amount of nutrients claimed on the label; others don’t dissolve fast enough to be absorbed by the body.
  • It Depends: Food – Proceed with caution. Dollar stores don’t always have the lowest price, especially on generics, and cake and brownie mixes here come in misleadingly smaller packages. Lastly, keep an eye on the expiration dates, since they may be near or past their freshness date.

What do you think?

I was really surprised by how dangerous some of the items at the Dollar Store could be – and REALLY glad to have read this article, so I’ll think twice about some of the stuff I buy. Because, heck, I LOVE me some Dollar Store shopping!! I use it most for party supplies, and crafty stuff- you can get some amazing deals!

You can read the rest of the article, and find out what other items they consider a deal, or no deal, on theLearnVest site today.

I like to DIY my Dollar Store cheap-o’s into cooler stuff- decorate picture frames, put together a great centerpiece from an cheap mirror and candles, and you cannot beat their prices for gift bags and cards! What are your favorite Dollar Store buys– and what do you think of the items on LearnVest’s “No Deal” dangerous list?

Coupon Blogger ContestThink I’m a great Frugalista? Then give me a vote over at Cheap Sally, and help me make it to Round 2 in the “Bring Home the Bacon” competition!

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Posted by on October 4, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping | No Comments
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