Save Big on the Procter & Gamble Products You Use Most, While Helping Children Get Safe Drinking Water at the Same Time

Be on the lookout in this Sunday’s paper for Proctor and Gamble’s largest brandSaver coupon book ever!  It will include over $160 in saving of your favorite P&G brands!

This money-saving booklet will be included in newspapers delivered to more than 55 million homes across the country and features coupons from numerous brands including PUR Water Filtration, Gillette, Pantene, Tide, Venus, Olay, Pampers, CoverGirl, Febreeze and Swiffer, to name a few.

Plus, for every coupon redeemed, P&G will provide one day’s worth of clean drinking water to a child in need through the Children’s Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program, P&G’s philanthropic cause aimed at saving lives by providing clean drinking water to children in developing countries.

Every day more than 4,000 children in developing countries die from illness and disease related to unsafe drinking water. Simply by redeeming coupons for popular P&G products, people can make a difference and help to provide one day’s worth of clean drinking water for every coupon redeemed.

For a list of newspapers that contain the brandSAVER, please view the following link: http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/brandsaver-coupons.jsp

*For each coupon redeemed, P&G will donate 2 cents to the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Fund. Visit www.pg.com or www.csdw.org for more details.

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It’s Game Time at Walmart! $50 Gift Card GIVEAWAY!!(CLOSED)

CONGRATS TO SARA FROM ALL IN AN IOWA MOM’S DAY!!

THANKS TO ALL FOR GIVING YOUR AMAZING TIPS…I SEE A POST TO COME!   COME BACK TOMORROW FOR A NEW AND FUN GIVEAWAY THAT IS SURE TO PLEASE!!

The Colts or the Saints, commercials or the half time show…it doesn’t matter what you love about  SuperBowl Sunday, but what does matter is how you celebrate.

Walmart’s Game Time website has all your Game Time Fun, recipes, party tips, shopping tools and of course, products to make your party a hit!   Head to Walmart for all your game time snacks for as low as $44 for a party of 8!

Check out recipes for appetizers, burgers, chili and more!

Right now, Walmart also has special deals on electronics to make your SuperBowl viewing a pleasure!

Walmart even offers special home installation on entertainment packages.  Check out Walmart.com or your local store for more info!

Are you planning a SuperBowl party with your friends and family this year?  Do you have any of your own money saving tips when it comes to feeding a crowd?  Share some of your money-saving tips right here on All Things Mamma and you could win your very own $50 Giftcard from Walmart!!

Leave your comment below to be entered to win!  1 winner will be chosen on SuperBowl Sunday AFTER the game!  Have fun and keep those tips coming!  UNLIMITED entries!

*I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Walmart. In addition, I received a Walmart gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate and one to offer as a giveaway.

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Where To Find Coupons

People ask me this question all the time. (And it’s not at all because I look like a lunatic coupon chick at the grocery store!)

Drum roll please…

· Sunday paper inserts – This is the best known source for coupons. If you subscribe, it’s normally cheaper. Many newspapers will offer deals when you subscribe as well.  For example, my newspaper gives me a huge book of coupons (like the Entertainment Book) when I pay for the whole year. And who doesn’t love coupons delivered right to their door?

· Coupons.com – Printable coupons with a large variety of brands. Updates at least once a month.

· Smartsource.com – Printable grocery coupons.

· Redplum.com – Printable grocery coupons.

· Product websites -Visit the websites of your favorite brands to see if they offer coupons. If they offer a newsletter, sign up for even more offers. Here are a few examples:

o Betty Crocker

o Pillsbury

· Store websites- Visit the websites of your favorite stores to see if they offer coupons. If they offer newsletters, sign up for even more offers. Here are a few examples:

o Target – Coupon generator for Target printable coupons

o Meijer - Coupon generator for Meijer printable coupons

o Giant – Sign up for the monthly newsletter and receive coupons via email

o Weis – Printable coupons for Weis Markets

o Rite Aid – Printable coupons for Rite Aid

· My Points – Here, you can get printable grocery coupons that will also earn you points when you redeem them!

· Upromise – eCoupons that add money to your college savings account when you purchase those products.

· Eat Better America - Printable grocery coupons.

· Box Tops for Education – Printable coupons for grocery items that offer box tops for education.

· Coupon Bug – More printable grocery coupons.

· Mambo Sprouts – Printable grocery coupons for organic products.

· Compliment or comment on a particular product – If you use a product that you love or one that you hate, let the company know! They love consumer feedback and will often send you coupons to show their appreciation. Simply visit their website (most have a contact form) or send a snail mail letter to the company. If you don’t know their web address, simply do an online search for the manufacturer. I have done this numerous times and they DO send coupons.

· Join coupon trading groups – There are probably lots of coupons you get that you can’t use, so why not trade them for coupons you CAN use? Join a group like Hot Coupon World (my personal favorite), A Full Cup, or Organic Grocery Deals (for organic grocery savings) where they have a trading forum, among tons of other couponing resources.

· Inside packages - Be sure to check your product packages before throwing them away. Many packages have coupons on the outside or inside.

· Blinkies - These are the coupons that are spit out of those red machines at the grocery store. My kids love to go around the store finding these for me!

· Peelies – These are those little coupons you can peel off the packaging and use when you purchase the item.

· Tearpads – Be on the lookout for specific product displays in the grocery store. Many times these will also contain tearpad coupons.

· Magazines – Many magazines contain random grocery coupons. Additionally, magazines such as All You have tons of coupons per issue.

· Wine Tags – These are coupons that hang around the neck of a wine bottle. Of course, I live in PA where you have to go to the liquor store to get wine, so this doesn’t apply to every region.

· Catalinas – These are the coupons that print out at the register for purchasing certain items. Make sure the cashier gives them to you before you leave!

And there you have it! Did I miss your favorite coupon resources? Please leave a comment and share them!

- Amy

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Cranberry Sugar Scrub

Here’s a great homemade bath and body sugar scrub to make for yourself or to give as a gift. Place in a pretty glass jar and tie with a ribbon – beautiful!

1/2 cup frozen cranberries
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
1/4 cup sweet almond oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 drops orange essential oil
2 tablespoons oat powder (give oatmeal a whirl in the blender)

Combine cranberries, glycerin, and almond oil in food processor and give a whirl for about 30 seconds until just blended without turning the berries to a pulp.  (keep the mixture thick)

Place the mixture into a bowl and stir in the sugar and essential oil.  Add just enough of the oat powder to create a cohesive mixture to apply to your skin.

Use in the shower or bath and massage in and rinse with warm water.

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Famous Pumpkin Pie

Just in case you’re still looking for that perfect Pumpkin Pie recipe (even though tomorrow is Thanksgiving!) I’ve got what you are looking for right here!

You won’t find an easier or more frugal recipe out there and I bet you have most of the ingredients in your pantry or fridge already.

We have been making thisLibby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie in my household for years and it’s always comes out perfect.  We’ll be making ours first thing in the morning before roasting the bird.

Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
• 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
• 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
• Whipped cream (optional)

MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

POUR into pie shell.

BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Almond Exfoliating Body Scrub

In today’s economy, we’re all trying to stretch our dollars and trying to make small changes to go green. This simple, homemade body scrub can’t be easier, more natural or cheaper PLUS makes a great Christmas Gift!

Feel free to double or triple the recipe to make a little more to last longer.

1/4 cup coarse sea salt

1/4 cup olive, grapeseed or your other favorite oil

1/2 teaspoon almond extract, vanilla extract or a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil

In a small bowl, mix the salt and oil together until incorporated.  Add the extract or essential oils and stir until all mixed together.

Use in the shower, after you are thoroughly wet.  Can be applied with your hands, washcloth or a body scrubber.  Massage in circles and rinse.

Store in an airtight glass jar.

If giving as a gift, decorate the lid with fabric and ribbon and attach a label.

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Are You Supermarket Savvy?

Are You Supermarket Savvy?  Test Your Grocery Smarts

By Julia Gaynor, Chief Savings Officer, Eversave.com

With kids heading back to school, moms everywhere are tasked with packing brown bag lunches again for their little ones. They’ll scour the grocery store for lunch and snack options that are tasty, nutritious and equally affordable.

According to Julia Gaynor, Chief Savings Officer for Eversave.com (an online savings destination site for women), “There’s a savings opportunity available for just about everyone – you just have to know where to look.”

So, how smart of a shopper are you?  There are certain “supermarket tricks” that savvy consumers use to save big, but what are they – and do you know the fact from fiction?

See where you net out with this true or false test on supermarket smarts created by Gaynor.

True or False? To get the freshest milk and other products out of the refrigerated dairy case, reach towards the back because that’s where they put the newest (aka freshest) items.

True. Whether they stock from the front or back of the case, the best way to tell if something’s fresh is to check the expiration date. But, if all of the dates are the same, the items in the back will be “freshest” because they’re furthest from the door – which is always being open and shut by customers.

True or False? To get extra savings, wait to buy products the day they expire.

False. Unless you plan on using them within hours, you’re taking a pretty big risk buying soon-to-expire food. If the groceries rot before you have a chance to eat them, you’ve wasted the entire cost of your purchase.

True or False? The “end cap” items at the end of supermarket aisles are always the best buys.

False. Sometimes, those items are on sale, but sometimes, they’re just the ones the store managers want you to buy. Look carefully to make sure they’re really on sale before adding those items to your cart.

True or False? The cheapest items are usually on the lowest shelves.

True. This is a supermarket tactic is tried and true, and even if your store doesn’t use it, it’s used often enough for us to suggest that you don’t ignore those bottom shelves! You never know what you’d find down there…

True or False? Even though they’re on sale, dented cans should be avoided.

True. It’s tempting to look at a dented can of tuna that’s over half off and think, “What harm could a little dent do?” The truth is, a little dent could do a lot of harm, potentially letting air into your food and causing food-borne botulism. So, to be on the safe side, steer clear of dented cans and find your bargains elsewhere.

True or False? It’s always cheaper to buy in bulk.

True. Of course, this is definitely true when buying non-perishable items, and particularly if your family includes more than one person. But don’t buy perishables in bulk or you could be wasting – not saving.

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September Is National Coupon Month – Tips From Eversave!

I love coupons and love the “thrill” of saving some money on my favorite products and love it even more when I find some tips and tricks to save a little more more.  So, when I found a website that was dedicated to all these things, I just knew I had to pass it along to you, my loyal, wonderful readers!

I mean, let’s face it, nowadays everyone is looking to save a pretty penny! Eversave.com understands this better than anyone. As the second largest online couponing site and the leading savings destination for women, they have spent years honing in on deals to help women with their purchasing needs (and wants!). They even boast a Chief Savings Officer, Julia Gaynor, who spends her time scouring the web looking for fantastic deals and teaching women how to save through her tips featured at Eversave.com.

The Top Five Sneaky Tricks Retailers Don’t Want You to Know About

1. Ignore expiration dates – Retailers want you in the store to shop!  Even if the date on your coupon has expired, always ask.  Many retailers will honor savings deals post-expiration date.

2. Bulk buying deals - Many locations, especially grocery stores, will offer deals for buying in bulk (i.e. 10 for 10). Contrary to popular belief, retailers will often honor the sales price, even if you plan to buy fewer items than are listed in the original deal.

3. Stack coupons! You want to make sure that you have all the best coupons in your arsenal.  Have a special place where you keep your coupons and stay updated on sales notices for all of your favorite retailers.  It is in your best interest to print and click every coupon you find, even if you don’t need it right now.  Stack up the coupons you’ve accumulated with store sales opportunities to really maximize savings. Coupon sites usually update their savings opportunities on a weekly basis, so make sure you’re keeping up with the latest and greatest offers.  If you play your coupons right, you can not only get things for free, but you might even make a few extra bucks!

4. Bring retail competitor’s coupons with you when you shop. Many retailers will honor their rivals’ offers.

5. Shop with a mission! Retailers are strategic in the placement of products and deals throughout the store. Ever wonder why candy and gum are located in the checkout aisle?  Walk out of the store with only what you intended to purchase.

*Join me next week for more tips and tricks on saving money for your family in honor of National Coupon Month from Eversave.com!

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$1.00 OFF Starbucks NEW Ice Cream!

Have you tried the new Starbucks Ice Cream yet?  I have and I LOVE it!  I am a Starbucks Aholic and was more than excited to see that they packaged my favorite flavors into ice cream!

Here’s your change to try it by clicking here and downloading a coupon for $1.00 OFF a pint at your local grocery store!  ENJOY!!

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New Coupons At Coupon.com

Print new coupons from Coupons.com, including FREE items from Kmart with purchase, $1.50 off Huggies, $3 off Huggies Pure & Natural, $2 off Coke 12-pack at Rite Aid (expires 8/18) , $1 All detergent, $1 Eight O Clock Coffee, $1 Muir Glen, $1 Cascadian Farms, $1 Kashi cereal, $1 Land O Lakes cheese, $1 Hefty cups, General Mills, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Kelloggs and more!  If your grocery store accepts competitors’ coupons, you can use the Coke/Rite Aid coupon there, too.

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