Well it is that time again. Tax time! Fortunately most of us get money back instead of having to pay which is great! But even if you are on the receiving end of the money it is still a nerve racking hassle for most people. Yes I know some people are just born tax savvy but HAH not me! Years ago I went to those services that are out there down the street. I refuse to give them any credit at all so that's why I don't mention names. Now mind you there are some time's that they SHOULD be used to help protect yourself but even then I don't agree with the national chains. I myself love Turbo Tax. I actually use Intuits free online version called Tax Freedom. It is free depending on a few different factors including yearly income but I'm sure many people fit into the criteria. I have been very successful with it and it helps me to save the most possible and find deductions that I don't know about.
There is another program from Intuit that I like called It's Deductible. This is great for tracking all forms of donations! That includes all those wonderful free shampoo's, conditioner's, deodorant and toothpastes! Did you know that that stuff is a tax deduction? I love being able to donate to charities and it's a bonus if you can deduct it! It's Deductible is based on the IRS guidelines and helps to protect YOU from being audited!
Now I'm sitting here looking at what used to be my living room and now has become tornado central (remember we have a toddler!) I still get amazed at how many different places you can find crayons! Hope everyone has a great day!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Something more than coupons!
I couldn't help but laugh as I typed the title of this blog. What, there is something more than coupons? How can that be!!?? Well when I'm walking into Krogers or Meijer stores and I don't have my coupon binder the clerks get very worried about me! Actually had one ask me one time if I had misplaced it somewhere in the store and not realize it!
However today I do want to mention a web site that I think could be very helpful for many people. She also has a national radio show called The Kim Komando Show. You can find her site here. She is truly a digital goddess and guru! From free security software to explaining the latest electronics out there her site is definitely one you need to put into favorites. On this page I have found some valuable information from online jobs to making money from your photography. I know there are a few of you out there that love your camera's so I would recommend you check this out for some ideas.
However today I do want to mention a web site that I think could be very helpful for many people. She also has a national radio show called The Kim Komando Show. You can find her site here. She is truly a digital goddess and guru! From free security software to explaining the latest electronics out there her site is definitely one you need to put into favorites. On this page I have found some valuable information from online jobs to making money from your photography. I know there are a few of you out there that love your camera's so I would recommend you check this out for some ideas.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Walgreens week of 1/11/09
Over at CommonSenseWithMoney she has posted what looks to be the best deals at Walgreens this week.
The Best of Walgreens Deals 1/11-1/17
Sat, Jan 10, 2009
Walgreens
Some good freebies at Walgreens this week:
WEEKLY DEALS
Equal Sweetener 100 ct box 2/$5Use $2.50/1 coupon from 1/4 SS insertFREE after coupon
Aquafresh Toothpaste $2.99Use $1/1 coupon from 1/4 SS inserts or 1/1 internet printable couponUse $2/1 coupon in January ESR catalogFREE after coupons
Oust air Sanitizer on sale buy one get one or 2/$3.79 Use buy one get one coupon from 11/23 SS insertFREE after coupon
Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty tools (excludes Matte Finish products) on sale buy one get one freeUse $2/1 any cosmetic or 1/1 any tool coupon from 1/11 SS insertGet Possibly free or cheap Revlon products
Halls Cough Drops $0.99 after in-ad couponUse 0.50/1 coupon from 12/7 SS insertPay $0.49 each after coupons
Kleenex Facial Tissue $0.89 after in-ad couponUse 0.40/1 coupon from 1/4 SS insertPay $0.49 each after coupons
Ensure 6pk drinks $6.99Use $3/1 internet printable couponPay $3.99 each after coupon
Scrubbing Bubbles automatic Shower cleaner $14.99Use $3/1 coupon in 1/11 SS insertsSubmit for rebate #24 in Easysaver catalog (Get $5 back when you buy one)Pay $6.99 each after coupon and rebate
REGISTER REWARDS DEALS
Dark and Lovely Hair Color $5Get $5 back in Register rewards when you buy oneFREE after register rewards
Pepsi 12 packs 5/$15Get $5 back when you buy $15 in Pepsi productsSubmit for Pepsi rebate Thanks Andrea !Pay $2 each after coupons and get more coupon savings after rebate
I don’t think I missed anything else worth mentioning. But please share your good find if I did.
The Best of Walgreens Deals 1/11-1/17
Sat, Jan 10, 2009
Walgreens
Some good freebies at Walgreens this week:
WEEKLY DEALS
Equal Sweetener 100 ct box 2/$5Use $2.50/1 coupon from 1/4 SS insertFREE after coupon
Aquafresh Toothpaste $2.99Use $1/1 coupon from 1/4 SS inserts or 1/1 internet printable couponUse $2/1 coupon in January ESR catalogFREE after coupons
Oust air Sanitizer on sale buy one get one or 2/$3.79 Use buy one get one coupon from 11/23 SS insertFREE after coupon
Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty tools (excludes Matte Finish products) on sale buy one get one freeUse $2/1 any cosmetic or 1/1 any tool coupon from 1/11 SS insertGet Possibly free or cheap Revlon products
Halls Cough Drops $0.99 after in-ad couponUse 0.50/1 coupon from 12/7 SS insertPay $0.49 each after coupons
Kleenex Facial Tissue $0.89 after in-ad couponUse 0.40/1 coupon from 1/4 SS insertPay $0.49 each after coupons
Ensure 6pk drinks $6.99Use $3/1 internet printable couponPay $3.99 each after coupon
Scrubbing Bubbles automatic Shower cleaner $14.99Use $3/1 coupon in 1/11 SS insertsSubmit for rebate #24 in Easysaver catalog (Get $5 back when you buy one)Pay $6.99 each after coupon and rebate
REGISTER REWARDS DEALS
Dark and Lovely Hair Color $5Get $5 back in Register rewards when you buy oneFREE after register rewards
Pepsi 12 packs 5/$15Get $5 back when you buy $15 in Pepsi productsSubmit for Pepsi rebate Thanks Andrea !Pay $2 each after coupons and get more coupon savings after rebate
I don’t think I missed anything else worth mentioning. But please share your good find if I did.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
www.thegrocerygame.com information
As many of you know I am a GroceryGamer (GG'er). Dana (truly one of the nicest people you will ever meet in your life and so very genuine) introduced this to me in May of last year. There is an old saying "Give a man a fish, feed him for the day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for life." Well I believe Dana was sent to me so that I could learn to fish. I don't know what I would have done without her!
Back to the GG. I really think this is a super deduper tool especially for those just starting out in this mad mad coupon/savings/what am I going to get for free world we frugals live in. I've talked about it before but I want to once again bring it up. I guess I do that because if you actually utilize the lists (ahem Teresa........., yeah I'm talking about you!) it will help you to understand how easy it is to shop frugally. And if your disorganized HOLY COW is it a great tool!
First, what is the GroceryGame you ask? It is a database of store sales that are updated weekly. They compile lists for places like Krogers, Walgreens, CVS, RiteAid, Meijers (I name these because they are the one's in my region). They have different store lists based on regions so it's not limited to these. CHECK YOUR REGION OUT! These lists will highlight the items that are at their lowest possible price for the last 12 weeks basically. Then they will match them up to the national coupons that are out there.
Membership runs in 8 week cycles. Regular membership is $10 for your first store and $5 for each additional store after that. HOWEVER, your trial membership is $1 for the first 4 weeks and you have access to ALL the lists of stores in your region for those first 4 weeks. Before the trial is up decide if you want to keep only certain stores and delete those you don't. This member ship literally saved me thousands of dollars last year!
They also have a message board system that is great to utilize. You do not have to be a member to access the message board so go on over there and check it out. Be sure to check out the newbie success stories!
You can get free months through referrals so if you go after reading this post please use sarastaggs@rocketmail.com as a referral! I know when I first joined I was very skeptical that you could save this much. Now look at me, I'm sitting here blogging about this at the crack of dawn, I avidly search the frugal blog spots and I carry a 4 inch binder full of coupons! AND best of all the money I have saved!
Being a new year I challenge all of you reading this blog to try out GG! You will thank me later!
Back to the GG. I really think this is a super deduper tool especially for those just starting out in this mad mad coupon/savings/what am I going to get for free world we frugals live in. I've talked about it before but I want to once again bring it up. I guess I do that because if you actually utilize the lists (ahem Teresa........., yeah I'm talking about you!) it will help you to understand how easy it is to shop frugally. And if your disorganized HOLY COW is it a great tool!
First, what is the GroceryGame you ask? It is a database of store sales that are updated weekly. They compile lists for places like Krogers, Walgreens, CVS, RiteAid, Meijers (I name these because they are the one's in my region). They have different store lists based on regions so it's not limited to these. CHECK YOUR REGION OUT! These lists will highlight the items that are at their lowest possible price for the last 12 weeks basically. Then they will match them up to the national coupons that are out there.
Membership runs in 8 week cycles. Regular membership is $10 for your first store and $5 for each additional store after that. HOWEVER, your trial membership is $1 for the first 4 weeks and you have access to ALL the lists of stores in your region for those first 4 weeks. Before the trial is up decide if you want to keep only certain stores and delete those you don't. This member ship literally saved me thousands of dollars last year!
They also have a message board system that is great to utilize. You do not have to be a member to access the message board so go on over there and check it out. Be sure to check out the newbie success stories!
You can get free months through referrals so if you go after reading this post please use sarastaggs@rocketmail.com as a referral! I know when I first joined I was very skeptical that you could save this much. Now look at me, I'm sitting here blogging about this at the crack of dawn, I avidly search the frugal blog spots and I carry a 4 inch binder full of coupons! AND best of all the money I have saved!
Being a new year I challenge all of you reading this blog to try out GG! You will thank me later!
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