Enter “portrait” at checkout.  Expires 10/31/08

http://www.expressionery.com/

 Get notepads, stationery, stamps, photo people cards, labels and all other paper products.

Tags: coupon code, expressionery.com, paper product., stationery

For the SHOE LOVERS out there:

Price: $79.95
Sale: $55.96

FREE SHIPPING on all orders.

Expires Sunday, 17, 2008.

http://www.stevemadden.com

I’m in shoe heaven with all these shoes on sale: http://www.stevemadden.com/category.aspx?id=157

They also have men’s shoes, kid’s shoes, apparel, and accessories.

Tags: , fall sneak peak, shoe sale, Steve Madden

Baby Star - Crib Skirt, Bumper,and one fitted sheet
SALE $98.00
Retail price of $380.00!
74% off!

Made from Baby Star’s exclusive fabulous fabrics, this bedding set makes a super cozy, snugly spot for your little one to snooze. The bedding comes with three pieces, the bumper, with a zip out insert for easy cleaning, fitted sheet, and flat front skirt. The bedding is 100% cotton, 203 thread count, and the insert is a mix of 100% cotton and polyester filling. Here’s the extra super detail - this bedding is machine washable and formaldehyde-free, making this choice safe for your baby, and for our environment!

If you want one you have to HURRY these are going FAST!

https://www.mamabargains.com/index.php

Tags: Baby Star, Bargain, crib bedding, mamabargains.com, mom bargains

20% off your first purchase:  Enter CKAU08 into the promotion code box when ordering online.  Code expires 8/19/08.

I’ve never shopped at this site but I’m going to start, lol!  Very nice clothes and a lot of sale items.  I also noticed they have a wide selection of sizes.  Give it try and get 20% off your first order, not bad.

dress
was $46.50
now $9.99

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shirt
was $29.50
now $7.99

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See more deals at http://www.pumpkinpatchusa.com/index.cfm (click on esale)

Tags: , kids clothing, promo code, pumpkinpatch.com

Blue-Jean Book Bag:

CRAFT MATERIALS
 Pair of jeans
 Scissors
 Sewing machine or needle and thread
 Cotton belt

Time needed: Under 1 Hour

1. Zip the jeans and turn them inside out. With a pair of fabric scissors (a parent’s job), cut off both jean legs 3 inches from the crotch. Set aside. Next, fold the cutoff jeans, matching up the side seams as you would to press front and back leg pleats.

2. Using a sewing machine (or a close, even hand stitch), sew closed each leg opening 1 inch from the cut edge. Trim the denim 1/2 inch from the stitching.

3. Turn the jeans right-side out. For a handle, thread a cotton belt through the belt loops and tie the ends together.

Video Instructions: http://familyfun.go.com/utilities/global/feature/fftv-archive-video-player/fftv-archive-video-player.html?video=bluejean_bag

http://familyfun.go.com/

Tags: back to school, craft, familyfun.go.com, sew bag

Thanks CheapDanny!  You Rock. 

Please check out http://cheapdanny.blogspot.com/ for the latest deals/bargains on electronics, coupon codes, clothing sales, and much more.  He offers a wide selection of online deals.  This site is one of my favorite bargain shopping blogs.  Also his site is very clean and easy.  If you want to see whats on sale in the cyberworld then please check out this site. 

What I mean by 30 drops in 30 days is CheapDanny has visited my site 30 days in a row and always clicked on my entrecard (site of the day).  THANK YOU!  What a dedicated entrecard dropper.  I’m lucky if I do 3 in  week so I’m a bad dropper, lol!  After school is back in I will have more time to dedicate to entrecard blogs.   If you are a blogger and haven’t joined http://entrecard.com please do!  It has brought me traffic everyday and I’ve come across some great blogs like http://cheapdanny.blogspot.com/.

Tags: bargain site, cheapdanny, cheapdanny.blogspot.com, entrecard

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Now you can get a photo on a M&M!  WOW!  This is great for wedding, birthday, or just to say I love you.  Or maybe a cute way to propose to your loved one.  Creat yours TODAY.

For a FREE BONUS BAG go to  mymms.com/photo and enter promo code PHOTO. 

Tags: , M&M photo promo code, mymms.com

$55.00
You save 63% off the retail price of $150.00

The cozy, comfy, super soft, fleece lined Red Castle Footmuff doubles as snug bedding either in the carrycot or even in a tent, and to keep baby warm and dry in their stroller. It has two way zips, and that couldn’t be simpler for getting baby in and out. The top part zips off completely and the footmuff is warmly quilted!

All weather protection, the footmuff is breathable, windproof, and waterproof and has a stain repellent finish. It’s machine washable too!!

This would make the perfect baby gift for the couple who goes camping. Plus it’s machine washable, big plus in my book.

MamaBargains.com offers a great item for sale and it’s AT LEAST 50% OFF it’s retail value and at times up to 80% off! They offer items that any mom and dad with kids under 10 can use. They offer a deal until they are sold and then move on to a new item.

Please check https://www.mamabargains.com/index.php every day, week or whenever you want to see a great deal.

Tags: footmuff, mamabargains.com, mom bargains, red castle

*You’ll find the best prices THURSDAY evenings at major retailors.

*Looking for a particular item that you like but cost too much then check back in 6-8 after item arrived in store.

*Check newspapers for sales or coupons.  Make sure to check all pages!

*Clothing retailers often are willing to make a deal, especially if you’ve found same item for less at a competitor’s.  This works best if the staff knows you has a regular shopper or if your buying in bulk.

*Shop used and discounted: TheThriftShopper.com-get a list of thrift shops around your area.  Call and ask when they get their deliveries, and shop on those days to get the best stuff.

*For more upscale items go to ConsignmentShops.com to find stores that sell fancier used clothing.

*Outlet Malls are always good for a good sale on name brand items.  You can check out Outletbound.com for malls around your area.

Tags: clothing tips, save money on clothes shopping

* Buy local.  We go to the farmers market by our house every Tuesday and get fresh veggies and yummy fruit. 

* Check out Food Co-ops they offer discounts to members.

*Cut/Print Coupons- Couponmom.com is a GREAT site because it offers freebies, advice, other discounts, and more.

*If you shop at Kroger go to kroger.com and click on P&E esaver-choose your coupons and type in kroger card number and they will be automatically downloaded to your card.  Next time you go shopping the cashier will apply the downloaded coupons.

* Sign up for your grocery store savings card.  I shop at Safeway and have a card through them that also helps my son’s school.

* Compare Prices: Go to groceryguide.com and it will compare prices at local stores without wasting gas driving around looking for that right sale.

*Sign up for sale alerts with your favorite grocers.

*I stock up on items on sale that I know we will use.

Tags: grocery deals, grocery saving tips

This article gave me some great sites and advice: http://www.usaweekend.com/08_issues/080720/080720save-money.html.  You really need to check it out.  I’m going to post the tips they offered every day for the next 9 days. 

Here is a quick overview of some of the GAS tips:

* The Discover Open Road card offers a 5 % rebate on gas and car maintenance up $1200 annually.  (Good idea but I don’t want to open another credit card account, too many already)

* Go to BedandBreakfast.com for a list of B&B that have deals.  (Now maybe I can get the hubby to go to B&B for our anniversary in Sept)

* Bookit.com offers half-price gas cards and flight credits up to $200 on some packages.

* Join Choice Hotels’ Choice Privilege’s program and, after 3 stays you can receive a $50 gas card.

* Price-Shop: go to GasBuddy.com to get best prices wherever you go-just enter your driving info.

* Share a ride- check with carpoolworld.com or eRideShare.com to connect with other drivers or passengers.

Tags: gas saving tips, gas tips, gasbuddy.com, usa weekend

In my inbox this morning was my weekly newsletter from http://www.familycorner.com.  In the newsletter there are always crafts, things to do, parent info, and recipes.  One article caught my eye immediately, HOMEMADE SLUSHIES.  Every week my kids say “Can we go get a Slurpee” my response is “No, sorry too expensive”.  The main reason I don’ t do this is because the closest 7-11 is 25 miles away and it would take me at least 45-60 minutes to get there. Traffic and the cost of gas just sucks!

I know this will help on those HOT days we have been getting lately.  Plus it’s very easy too make.

Slushies

1 package of unsweetened Kool-Aid drink mix, any flavor
2 cups of water
1/2 - 3/4 cup sugar
4 cups ice

In a blender, combine Kool-Aid, water and sugar. Blend. Add all the ice and blend. Done!

Variations: For Coca Cola, simply add one can of Coke and enough ice to cover and blend. Or add a scoop of ice cream before pouring in the slushie, yum!

NOTE: It is best to use a blender with an “ice crushing” feature on it.

http://www.familycorner.com/family/kids/2.shtml

Have fun and have a slushie good time this summer, lol!

Tags: homemade slushie recipe, summer kid drinks

Every weekend in July prints are 12 cents! 

Use coupon code: SUMMERFLING 

It’s summer time and I know a lot of us are getting some awesome pics of our kids playing outside, flowers blooming, or just having fun with camera so get them developed!

http://www.photoworks.com

Tags: 12 cent prints, photo coupon code, photoworks.com

MyBlogLog is a social network for the blogger community.   This network has provided my sites with a lot of traffic.  Plus it’s free! 

I log into MyBlogLog account EVERYDAY!  Last month I had 3 community members now I have 18.  MBL allows me to check my traffic stats to see who visits my site and what posts they like.  By joining several communities I’ve gained some great blogging friends. 

If you are a blogger I recommend joining this site to build your community and blogging friendships!

Tags: mybloglog, networking

If not you need to be…

A couple weeks ago I signed up for freecycle and I love it!  I got rid of items that I was afraid to give to charity but felt someone could use.   You can post items you are looking for and there might be someone out there that wants to get rid of it or you can post items that you want to give away.  Everything is FREE!  I put out my items when I said I would and “poof” they were gone.  It’s a great resource.

This is their mission statement:

Our mission is to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources & eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community.

Check out http://www.freecycle.org/

Tags: freecycle