Deals

  • Pampers Gifts to Grow – 5 Free Points

    Receive 5 free points from Pampers with the a new Gifts to Grow code!

    This code is different from the previous codes I have given.

    Use Code:  LoveFromPattie5

    The code does not have an expiration date on it so make sure to add it to your account within the next few days!

    You can save up the rewards to purchase gifts!

    For more information about the Pampers Gift to Grow Program and how you can start earning Pampers “Gifts to Grow” Rewards for your family go to Pampers Gifts to Grow!

  • Summer Activities: Kids Bowl FREE

    Are you looking for some fun family activities you can do with the kids now that the warmer weather is here and summer break is approaching?

    Starting on Sunday, May 1, 2011 you can take your Kids Bowling Free at Bowling Alleys across the nation.

    There is a fee for shoe rental, however, you can bring your own bowling shoes!  The nearest bowling alley to us is participating from May 2011 to September 2011.

  • Fresh & Healthy: Our Garden – Fresh Lettuce, Spinach, & Strawberries

    Our first batch of Fresh Lettuce and Spinach from our garden!

    Recently we picked our first batch of fresh Lettuce and Spinach from our garden.  We had grilled steak, a fresh garden salad (with the lettuce & spinach picked fresh only moments before dinner), and pasta salad for dinner this past weekend.  The only other item we have picked from our garden is a handful of full size strawberries which the girls ate before I could take a picture of them.  The girls (and Mommy) are very excited that we can start eating delicious veggies and fruit from this years garden.  Thankful for a husband that took take of the garden while I was away.  The broccoli is already forming a head and several other plants look promising so hopefully we’ll have more goodies before long!

    Strainer full of several varieties of lettuce and spinach!

    I only picked a handful of the different varieties of lettuces and spinach from the garden and the strainer was overflowing.  It was enough for 2 to 3 meals for our family.  We have 4 to 5 varieties of lettuce and 1 variety of spinach.  All the leaf lettuce and spinach is ready to be picked.  Hope it continues to do well so we can share it with family and friends!

    Freshly Picked Wild Strawberries!

    Brina and Karlie have discovered our yard produces Fresh Wild Strawberries.  We never planted the strawberries they just grow in certain areas of our yard every year.  It must have been the perfect climate for them this year because we have more then usual.  The girls have been picking Wild Strawberries after school and even had the neighbor kid helping them one day.  These Wild Strawberries are tiny (about the size of a pencil eraser on average) and are pretty tart.  They are delicious to put on top of yogurt, ice cream or to mix in a fruit slushy.  It has been fun watching the girls collect them.  We’ve been enjoying them with our meals and sharing them with our neighbors!

     

  • Mailbox Goodies: Free Glade, Secret, Eggs, Lotion & More!

    Mailbox Goodies!

     

    One of the best parts about getting the mail is when the mailbox full of goodies, especially when they are free!  Last week I was only home for a few days but we received some great coupons and stuff in the mail.  Most of these deals are no longer available but I will try to keep you posted of some of the new ones coming up.

    Here are some items we received in the mail:

    • $5.00 off Coupon at Publix – Sign up for Publix Deals at your local store
    • Free Secret Scent Expressions “So Very Summer Berry” Deodorant – Received from Secret’s Facebook Fan Page
    • Free Jergens Day Ultra Healing Lotion & Night Overnight Repair Lotion Samples – Received from Jergens Website
    • Free MiraLAX Packs – Received from MiraLAX Website
    • Free Glade Spring Collection Product Coupon (worth up to $3.99) – Received from Right at Home Website
    • Free Southern Home Grade A Eggs – Received from Bi-Lo, make sure to scan your Bi-Lo Bonus Card each time.
    • Free $20.00 Off Coupons at Bi-Lo – Sign up for Bi-Lo coupons at your local store

    If you are like me it is nice when you get a mailbox with free coupons and samples in it.  The bills will come as well but when you get a mailbox full of free items it helps make the day a little more enjoyable.  Plus the coupons and samples are a great way to stretch your budget or share with others!

     

  • FREE 44 oz. Fountain Drink at Pilot & Flying J Travel Centers

    Pilot Travel Centers has a coupon you can print on their Facebook Page for a Free 44 oz Fountain Drink at Pilot and Flying J Centers .

    If you are traveling soon or have a Pilot or Flying J Travel Center nearby this is a great deal.  We used a couple of their coupons last month when we were driving to and from the Atlanta Airport over Spring Break and Easter.

  • New Upromise eCoupons for May 2011

    Upromise has posted their new eCoupons for the month of May 2011.  Remember to activate your eCoupons to get additional savings.  If you have not yet signed up for Upromise you can get more information regarding on our experience or directly at the Upromise website.

    This month they have 41 coupons you can activate for bonus savings.  Once you activate your eCoupons all you have to do is scan your rewards card or purchase the items at the store and the cash will be added to your account.  You don’t even have to carry any coupons to get the rewards!

    You can go to their website for more information on the Upromise program, it’s free to join.

  • CVS: Spent $3 and Got $11 ECB’s Back!

    CVS has a few good deals this week.  I was happy to get some items this week for free with ECB’s  plus I was able to utilize a few of my coupons.  It was nice have a couple weeks off but I am now back into the routine schedule again this week.  This week I was able to get the items for $1.25 plus tax ($2.20) making my out of pocket $3.45 and received $10.77 ECB’s to use on my next CVS purchase.  Here is what I purchased this week.

    • 1 – Bounty Paper Towel Rolls (8 Pack) – $7.99
    • 1 – Bic Mini Lighters – $3.19
    • 1 – Colgate Smart Foam – $2.77
    • 1 – All Small & Mighty Laundry Detergent (40 Loads) – $4.99
    • 1 – Gum Ez Thru Dental Floss – $2.00
    • 1 – Maybelline Volume Express Mascara – $7.49
    • 1 – Right Guard Total Defense Deodorant – $2.99

    Here are the coupons I used on the items.

    • Used $3.19 BIC Lighter Manufacturer Coupon (Free Product Coupon)
    • Used $1.0o All Laundry Detergent Manufacturer Coupon
    • Used $3.00 Maybelline Mascara Volume Express CVS Kiosk Coupon
    • Used $1.00 Right Guard Manufacturer Coupon
    • Used $0.25 Bounty Manufacturer Coupon
    • Used $22.73 ECB coupons from prior purchases

    I received $10.77 ECB’s back today:

    • $2.00 ECB’s for GUM Products (had a rain check from a sale last month)
    • $2.00 ECB’s for Maybelline Products
    • $2.77 ECB’s for Colgate Toothpaste Products
    • $2.00 ECB’s for Bounty Paper Towel Products
    • $1.00 ECB’s for Right Guard Products
    • $1.00 ECB’s for All Detergent Products

    This week I was able to save over $37 at CVS by purchasing these items and using coupons.

    When you shop the CVS sales regularly and have ECB’s that you can roll over toward future purchases the bonus ECB’s start adding up (Green Bag Tags and Beauty Club).  As you can see from my shopping trip today you don’t have to purchase a lot to save money when shopping at CVS.  Plus you can use the additional ECB’s you receive towards your next purchase.  You can pick and chose what is best for your family.

    I would love to hear your CVS shopping story for this week!  For those of you who shop regularly at CVS please share how you were able to save this week!  Although the weekly ad sales are similar every family and situation is different so you may have found items better suited to your household.  In your comment please feel free to share a link to your blog article showing us how you were able to save shopping at CVS.

  • Free Audio Book: “The Next Story” by Tim Challies


    FREE Audio Book Download

    For the month of May Christian Audio is offering a free download of their audio book The Next Story by Tim Challies.  This audio book is about living in a digital with computers, cell phones, and Internet and how it effects our faith.  If you want to read the book then this is a great opportunity to listen to the book for free when you download it from Christian Audio in May.   Make sure to submit your order by May 31, 2011  to get your free audio book.  Thanks Christian Audio!

  • FREE ADMISSION to Botanical Gardens on May 6

    Celebrate National Public Gardens Day by visiting a participating Botanical Garden for FREE on Friday, May 6th!  Free Admission compliments of Better Homes & Gardens.  How do you get your free pass:

    • Check the list of Participating Locations
    • Fill Out a Brief Form
    • Print Coupons for your Free Admission Pass
    • One Coupon covers two people (for example if you have 2 people going you only need 1 coupon if you have 3 to 4 people you’ll need 2 coupons)

    It would be a great time to take the kids / family on a field trip to a local Botanical Gardens.  The closest one to us in South Carolina is in Charleston, but the one in North Carolina or Georgia may be worth a drive since they may be a little closer!  A great educational experience for the whole family and it’s free!