Free rainy day fun!

If your kids enjoy coloring when the weather outside doesn't permit outdoor play, there are plenty of places online where you can get free coloring pages with all sorts of pictures to color. One of my favorites is here. This one has a lot of good pictures for boys. There are plenty that have good pictures for girls, too. For example, try this one.
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Sign up for all clubs and newsletters

I can't say enough about signing up as a club member or to get newsletters from all different sorts of places. Just in the last couple of days I have gotten coupons for a free dessert from O'Charley's and a free entree at a nice restaurant near us called Whisky's. It's great to be able to eat on less than normal or be able to splurge a little. Other places I have been able to save include TGI Friday's, Wendy's, and Longhorn Steakhouse. I'm always searching for others I can sign up for too.
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Here are today's freebies!

Here are today's mysavings.com free daily samples! Check out the free subscription for American Baby Magazine for all of you young mothers out there.
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Today you can save on a Snuggie Blanket! It's FREE!!

Yes, we love freebies! I just sent for mine. If you're interested, don't wait send for yours now! This sounds too good to be true but I gave it a shot. Click here to request your completely free Snuggie Blanket. Thanks for this tip Cheapie Cheapie.


Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Win a Year's Worth of Dr. Pepper!

How about some free Dr. Pepper?
Text the word “str8” to 737-737 for your chance to win a years worth of Dr. Pepper!!!
You can enter once a day thru 10/30/09. Standard Text Messaging Rates will apply!
Thanks Your Frugal Buddy for this info!
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

I ran across this great freebie!

While checking out Free Sample Freak's website, I found this great deal originally posted by It's Hip to Save! This is a free service to send 2 free post cards each day. Yes, free! I can't wait to check this one out for myself! Go here to see if you might be interested!
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Another coupon site

I got an email today reminding me of my savings with a company called Short Cuts. You put your information in when you sign up about your loyalty cards for grocery and drug stores. The coupons that you select are put on your card through the computer. When you by that product at a participating store and use your card, it comes off your bill at the register. If you have a manufacturer's coupon you can double your savings. Check out and sign up here for your savings with Short Cuts.
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Sign up for a free subscription to Parenting or Bridal Guide Magazines

Click here to sign up for Parenting Early Years 11 month subscription or here for free 2 year subscription to Bridal Guide Magazine.
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Today only 20% cashback Kodak through Ebates

I love cash back offers! Ebates is one of my favorites. If you have never joined ebates before, you can get 40% off of your first order plus 20% cash back and $5 cash back for you and me if I refer you. Just click here to get an invitation. Once you get to Ebates, go to Kodak. If you'd rather go straight to Kodak, click here for the Kodak Easy Share Gallery.
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Menu planning ever become a problem for you?

I have found this great site that does weekly menu planning and has some great links to other blogs. I'm an Organizing Junkie has lots of great information. There was also a link to print out blank menu planners so you can do your own planning. Check it out here. There is just so much great information available out there for free!
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Make some money doing surveys

Another great way to make some extra money is to complete surveys for companies. It doesn't cost you anything to join these companies. The company that I'd like to talk about today is USA Talk Now. Click here and I'll send you an invitation email to join as well. You can redeem points for Amazon.com gift cards or get cash credited to your pay pal account.

Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

My Review of Scenario® 420 12-Pc. Solid-Color Cotton Towel Set

Originally submitted at Brylane Home

Ring-spun with 420 grams of pure cotton per sq. meter for a softer, thicker, thirstier towel. Machine wash/dry. Imported. Set includes: 3 (25"x50") bath towels, 3 (15"x25")hand towels and 6 (12"x12") washcloths.

Scenario® 420 12-Pc. Solid-Color Cotton Towel Set

I love this set of towels!

By pyates from Milan, IN on 10/20/2009

 

5out of 5

Pros: Absorbent, Soft, High Quality, Heavy Weight

Cons: There Are No Cons

Best Uses: Shower, Pool, Hand/Face, Gym

Describe Yourself: Midrange Shopper

These towels are high quality thick and absorbent!

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Here's a deal from Aramak for a free jacket

I received this deal in my inbox. Save 78% off plus get a free coat if you spend $150. They have some really nice polo shirts. If you need a winter coat for someone on your Christmas list, this would be a great place to shop. Click here
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Save money today by calling for a free calendar!

Want a free calendar from Back to the Bible? Click here. Call this number to request the calendar 1-800-759-2425.

Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

So much to learn, so little time to learn it!

Since I'm just beginning to learn about writing a blog, there's just so much I don't know. I think I could stay on the computer all day and research the information available. This week I've been looking into affiliates. This is basically getting companies to pay you for directing traffic from your blog to their website. It seems that there is a lot of potential for income in this area. I've checked out several companies. Commission Junction is one company that handles affiliates for a lot of different businesses. Once you're accepted by them, it's easier to get approved by the companies they work for. The commissions vary from one company to the next. You need to look for companies whose products compliment the topics found on your blog. I'll continue to check into this avenue, but my next goal is to look at ways to increase traffic to my site. Reading other blogs and commenting there is a good way to start it seems.
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

The November issue of All You magazine is out!

I just got my copy today! I love this magazine. You can get it at Walmart or by a subscription. It is full of coupons and all kinds of information useful to all women. This isssue has $49.57 worth of coupons in it. There are also some great tips on Christmas shopping and some websites to investigate. Get your copy today.
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Checking out some new blogs

I didn't post yesterday because I've been checking out some new blogs and signing up for some freebies. I've found some really great blogs! I have been very pleased with what I found at Free Sample Freak's blog. I signed up for 6 months of Baseball Digest from the link on her blog. The boys in my classroom at school will love it! Go here and scroll down to find the link. I also thought the luggage tags were neat. You can personalize them with your own pictures. I can't wait to see how mine turn out.You'll find them at the same place. Brandie has put in a lot of work to find all the freebies she has listed. Check out her site
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Dove Dimensions

Join Dove Dimensions and get free samples, coupons, and other chances to win!
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Want a free candle?

This great deal from Walmart was posted by Free Sample Freak. Click here to find the link. This is for a free Glade candle.

Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

What am I up to today?

Today I was looking for promotion giveaways by doing a search using swagbucks, of course! Anyway, I ran across some promos through Women's Day and Goodhousekeeping magazines. I registered for the $2500 IKEA gift card and got Women's Day magazine for $5.00 for one year.
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

One year of Good Housekeeping for only $3.99!

Good Housekeeping is a great magazine and you can get a year of it for $7.97 click here to check it out. There's even better news. When you go to check out use code: OCTMAG50 to save an additional 50% off. What a great deal! Thanks to Krista at Cheapie Cheapie for this great deal. I just love finding these super savings!!!

Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Duraflame coupon

When my husband came home this evening he got our first fire of the season started in our wood stove. Imagine my delight when I ran across this little gem - $3.00 off duraflame firestart Firelighters. Go here to get your coupon and sign up for their monthly offers!
Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Saving on photo developing

Today is the last day for this special deal from CVS for 20% off your order. Go to their website and upload your pictures then at checkout, use this code: NEWSITE. This is another great way to save money. If it's your first time using CVS photo you can also get 50 free prints. I don't know if the free prints and 20% off will apply for new members, but you could try.  Go here.

Another place to get a deal on free photos is at hooray.com. If you create a new account, you can get 30 free prints here.

Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Finding Printable Coupons

Well, let's look at various places to find printable coupons. There are several places on the web that you can find them. One of the first places I used was http://www.coupons.com/. Check it out and see what coupons you'll use. I'll list the various places on my sidebar that are good sites to check.

Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Using Swag Bucks to search and earn gifts

Swagbucks is a search engine like google or yahoo. You earn points by using swagbucks to do your searching online. Just by signing up you earn 3 swagbucks and there are many other ways to earn them. By doing your shopping through swagbucks you can earn 1 swagbuck for every $5 you spend. These stores each have their own specials. Some offer a percentage off and some offer free shipping. You may also earn swagbucks by recycling cell phones and mp3 players or by trading in old video game consoles and the games. Check out swagbucks now by clicking  on this link http://www.swagbucks.com/.

Pamela Yates
pamelajyates88@yahoo.com

Introduction to saving

Last spring I got real interested in finding ways to save money for my family and make what we had go farther. Through this blog, I hope to share with others the methods I've been using. I'm not the greatest at keeping records or figuring every penny I've saved. But I can direct you to some of the best deals and other websites to help you get started.

Clipping coupons was the first way I began to save money. My husband thought I was nuts scouring the Sunday paper for coupons and the ads for the best deals. After several months though, he has seen what a difference it has made. It is somewhat time consuming and I do better some weeks than others, but do what you can every little bit helps. There are many websites that you can print coupons from and get tips from others as to the best deals for the week. Remember though, it's not a deal if you don't need it or can't use it as a gift or give to charity. I was amazed with the number of couponers who save for their families and are able to give to their local charities as well. I learned a lot about using coupons at the website coupon mom dot com.

Getting pay backs through rebates is another way to save money. I've gotten as much as $10 back for a product. I bought an electric pencil sharpener before school started this year. I got it at Staples and it had a $10 rebate. So basically I got it for free! I like free!!! There are also several websites that offer cashback if you do your shopping through their website.

Another place that I got a lot of help was from another website Carrie Koors. http://www.moneysavingmethods.com/ Carrie has information on getting free money, yes, I said free, by doing online offers.The first offer I did was for $500 in Aeropostale gift cards. You have to complete a certain number of offers to collect, but with Carrie's advice, I was able to pull it off. I was able to buy my daughter's school clothes, summer clothes and I've got some left for use at Christmas time. Buying when items are on sale, makes those gift cards go even farther.

Sales shopping gives me a natural high! Have you ever gone shopping and come home with many bags of goodies and you just felt great? Always check the clearance racks or sales sections in stores as well as on websites. If there is a coupon or percent off offered by the store, even better. Check the sales fliers or websites out the night before a shopping trip to see if you can take advantage of any last minute deals. If at all possible, buy an item on sale with a store coupon and a manufacturers coupon. Those are the very best deals!

Sign up for any and all newsletters that you can. Many times they offer coupons or information on sales that may not be made public. Another advantage of these newsletters is that they may offer free samples. This is a good way to try a product without having to pay out cash for it. If you don't like it you're out nothing, if you do, then you can buy it when its on sale and you have a coupon.

There are some websites that offer a list of freebies offered. These are great sources for finding samples. Don't ignore them.

Look at the deal of the day if offered on sites like ebay or amazon. Many times you won't be interested in the deal, but if its something you like, jump on it. These are also great websites for buying or bidding on items.

In the days ahead, I'll try to let you know about the sites and deals that I run across. Here's to happy savings days ahead. Be alert to Black Friday deals lurking on the horizon.