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WSBT-TV: Frugal Storage Solutions

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

I wanted to post my WSBT-TV segment before the crew head over and tape more of our future segments to air later this month. This morning I got to share easy ways that you can organize your belongings, without spending a lot of cash. This segment goes along with our article on Frugal Storage Solutions for your home.

Next week I will be discussing fun ideas for a frugal Valentine’s Day! I look forward to sharing some of my thrifty solutions for the holiday and I hope you will check back for more fun ideas.

I promise to post our results from our Valentines giveaway later today and I will be guest-writing for Frugal Hacks so I will be sharing that later as well. In the meantime, did you enter the Starbucks $20 gift card giveaway? I am floored by how many people have entered. I don’t know what I would do if I got comment love like that every day, but it has been so fun to see all of the entries for the contest. Who am I kidding? I would love comment love like that everyday. Who wouldn’t? You feel like a blogging rock star and that feels pretty darn good.

Back to our topic for discussion…

Sound Off: What are some inexpensive organizers that you use in your home? Do you have an organizing project that you plan to tackle this year?

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Redbox Code 01.28.07

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Today’s free code for a Redbox movie is 9GS3T6. This code is good for one free movie and you can use it until midnight tonight. Enjoy a free family movie together!

Side Note: If you want to rent more than one movie for free, bring more than one credit/debit card. You can use the same promotional code, you just will need different accounts to charge to. The charge will be zero as long as you return your movie on time for the next day.

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Free Starbucks Coffee Gift Card Giveaway!

Monday, January 28th, 2008

This week I am participating in the big Bloggy Giveaways Carnival sponsored by Shannon, from Rocks in My Dryer. There are tons of people participating so head over there and take a peek and enter some of the other great giveaways.

What will I be giving away on our site? How about some Starbucks coffee? Why shouldn’t MomAdvice pay for your latte factor this week?

Enter by leaving a comment and I will be picking our winner on February 3rd. The winner shall receive a $20 gift card to Starbucks.

And just for giggles, what is your favorite Starbucks drink? Mine is a Triple Grande Nonfat No Whip Peppermint Mocha… Now say that ten times fast!

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Red Hot Momma on a Budget

Friday, January 25th, 2008

I would like to give a big thanks to Money Saving Mom for sharing the best deal on Jane Cosmetics. I just hit our local Walgreens and got twelve products- eyeliners, blushes, concealers, powder, and lip glosses for stupid cheap.

How stupid cheap? Well, I bought twelve products and a Diet Coke (just because I deserved it, after getting us all ready to go out in that cold today) and I paid $2.54. Total savings- $46.54. Read Crystal’s post on how to get your cosmetics for free and be sure to leave her a little thank-you for all of her hard work!

Being a Red Hot Momma is a hot topic on blogs these days. I guess everyone is feeling the frumpy mom syndrome and many have resolutions to improve it.

I get super frumpy in the winter- how can you not? It is so brutal cold and I have hard time looking pretty when I have to dress like an Eskimo. Stupid Indiana weather! Brrrrr…

When spring comes though…you better watch out! I am going to be walking the runways…or the um, the hallways in my house. Whatever!

So slap on some lip gloss and your giant parka, ladies!

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Freebie Friday: January 25, 2007

Friday, January 25th, 2008

A big thanks to Heather, from Freebies 4 Mom, for helping us compile our freebies for the week! There are so many good ones- I hope you can take advantage of them all! Be sure to mark your calendars for those free in-store events too.

Don’t forget to enter our contest for FREE VALENTINES!! Your kid would be the coolest kid in school if they gave these cute cards away- hurry!

Health & Beauty

K-Y Intrigue (click on “Connect” for free sample)

Food
Yoplait Kids Yogurt (free with coupon by mail, not available in all states)
Teecino caffeine-free herbal coffee (10 flavors to choose from)

Entertainment
Hulu.com (free service from NBC Universal and Fox to watch movies & shows on your computer)

New Free Redbox Code: MILKING expires 1/28


Home & Garden
EnergyStar Publications (like “Horton Activity Book” for 3rd to 7th graders)

One Day Sam’s Club Pass

Free Tax Filing for State Farm Customers. StateFarm.com® registered customers who have at
least one product (Bank, Insurance and/or Mutual Funds) displaying on their My Account page will once again have the ability to file their 2007 income tax online for free. This service is being provided by Intuit, the creators of TurboTax.


Pet Care
HealthGuard Vitamins for Dogs

Mark your calendars!! Free In-store bag of Sephora Samples. Stop by any Sephora, Jan 6th through Feb. 15th, for a free bag of skincare samples tailored to your needs based on a skincare consultation. No purchase required.

Mark your calendars!! Watch a professional chef demonstrate how to prepare an authentic meal using fine products from Bertolli®. Come for this exclusive event on January 26 at a participating Sam’s Club and enjoy some free food.

Mark your calendars!! Free sweet week in the month of January on every Tuesday for Michiana residents at our area McDonald’s restaurants. Read this post for the full scoop.

Mark your calendars!! Auntie Anne’s is turning 20! To kick-off its 20th birthday celebration, Auntie Anne’s is hosting a Free Pretzel Day on February 2nd at stores nationwide! Stop by your local Auntie Anne’s on February 2nd between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to try one complimentary Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel — no strings attached.

Mark your calendars!! National Pancake Day is coming on February 12th. From 7AM-10PM you can get your free short stack of pancakes. Donations are requested for the Children’s Miracle Network that day.

Mark your calendars!! Crate & Barrel Wedding Party Events – 1/27, 2/10, 17, 24 & 3/2, 9-11 a.m. Crate & Barrel introduces The Wedding Parties. If you’re about to be married, we’re throwing a party in your honor. Bring your partner or your friends. Our store is yours. Enjoy great food, drinks, music and our expert advice on registering. Our knowledgeable staff will be there to offer insight, support, plus home entertaining ideas for newlyweds and our newest registry guide. You’ll also receive a brilliant hand-blown glass bowl as our gift. To RSVP today, call a store near you.

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Give It Away, Give It Away, Give It Away Now!

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Is the song stuck in your head? I know! I am horrible!

Head over to The MotherLoot and enter my giveaway for a personalized set of Valentine’s Day cards from Pose Prints. These are adorable and all you have to do is share your favorite Valentine’s Day memory to enter.

I can’t wait to read the entries. Go there now!!

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Frugal Hacks: Is Being Frugal Entertainment?

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Today I wrote about the art of being frugal being a form of entertainment for myself and our family. It truly has been an adventure figuring it all out and I wonder if other die-hards feel the same way? Stop over by Frugal Hacks and read today’s post and share your adventures in frugality!

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Free Subscription to Parents Magazine

Monday, January 21st, 2008

These offers go fast, sign up for a free subscription to Parent’s Magazine from Start Sampling. You will need to create an account with them, but they offer freebies all of the time, so it is worth the effort to create your account. The freebie is good for 24 free issues of the magazine- what an amazing deal!

Be sure to visit this week’s freebie list and today’s Redbox code for more great freebie offers.

Who says you can’t get something for nothing?

**Please note – you can only receive one sample per day on the Start Sampling site**

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Redbox Code 01.21.07

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Today’s free code for a Redbox movie is 33MM6L. This code is good for one free movie and you can use it until midnight tonight. Enjoy a free family movie together!

Side Note: If you want to rent more than one movie for free, bring more than one credit/debit card. You can use the same promotional code, you just will need different accounts to charge to. The charge will be zero as long as you return your movie on time for the next day.

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Good Cheap Fun- BUNCO!

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

I don’t know if any of you participate in Bunco or any other fun game like this, but I joined a Bunco League that has been an ultimate blast for me once a month.

This past week’s was probably the most fun yet because our theme was so great! The theme was “Weddings” and we all were told to wear our wedding dresses or favorite bridesmaid dress to the event. Considering how much people pay for these dresses, any opportunity you have to wear this more than once seems like a great idea to me!

I borrowed a dress from a girlfriend, who has been in her fair share of weddings, and got all dressed up for the event. My husband got a big kick out of me dressing up like this, complete with warm socks and snow boots. Considering the freezing Indiana temperatures, I wasn’t about to brave it in a sexy pair of strappy shoes.

Our host went all out with a Polish Wedding Buffet complete with a wedding cake, made by her aunt. The food included homemade Polish sausage, herb-buttered noodles, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, and lots of yummy appetizers. We stuffed ourselves silly and then played Bunco by the light of her Unity candles.

In our league, the cost is $5 to play and a booby prize to be given to the person with the most losses. I eat more than $5 in food and sometimes I win my $5 back (or more) at the end of the game. For an entire evening of great fun and good food, it is totally worth the investment.

The booby prizes were a hoot and many people graciously passed on their ugly wedding gifts that they got from their own weddings. It was hilarious to see the gifts that were given and the hideous gifts that people got.

Each person went home with a wedding favor of chocolates wrapped in netting. Every detail went into the event and we all had such a blast dressing up and hanging out. Much thanks to our hostess for the evening for making the night so special!

If you are thinking of starting your own Bunco league, you can get more information at this website. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for some good cheap fun. Best of all, it is a great way to build friendships and get away from the kids for a night.

Sound Off: Do you do a game or activity regularly with your friends? What are some cheap ways that you have found to socialize?

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