tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76493653914268752052024-03-12T16:06:50.332-07:00Barefoot and Pregnant in the KitchenReflections of a crunchy mama.....MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-778969844468274142016-05-25T16:35:00.005-07:002016-05-25T16:35:58.755-07:00Help, on both sides, and a villageIm a giver. Its who I am. I love to help, to gift, to give. No strings attached. No thanks needed. Even if I dont know you. If I see/hear you are in need and I am able I will give. In fact some times it gets me in trouble. For example when a friend needs gas/grocery money on the 23rd of the month....and I have it sitting in my car payment account....Guess which bill is getting paid a little late??? Lol. It also means I have a tendency to give away almost as much as I sell each month. Not the most successful business plan but it works for me.<br />
The flip side? Im not very good at ACCEPTING help, not to mention the anguish it causes me to ASK for it. Im learning to be better. Especially at this point in my health when we need soooooo much help it seems. I've gotten good at asking a group for help. It still takes a LOT for me to approach an individual and ask. So here's the thing. Please, please, PLEASE do not offer to help if its not sincere. If you say "Anything you need, just ask." "Anytime you need me, I'm here." "If you ever need help with the kids, just ask." I will. It will take a lot, and I may exhaust all other options and ways of DIY first but eventually you will pop up on my ask list. And when I approach you multiple times and here, "not this week" "I'm really tired today" "Sorry there's a sale I want to hit" I will try not to, but I will be offended. I may find my self hitting the 'unfriend' option. :hide: And even worse, NEVER volunteer someone else. Chances are I've already asked them. Its ok not to volunteer to help. I wont be offended.<br />
It takes a village. At this point I find myself needing a large village. But you arent drafted, it's volunteers only. You can still be friends and not be in 'that' village. Its ok. Everyone isnt up to dealing with extra kids, or chauffeuring me to appointments or cooking meals. But I'm VERY thankful for those who are. The ones who sacrifice sleep, and sanity, to care for my children when I'm stuck in a hospital bed. So I can focus on healing and health and not worry myself sick about my family. Or worry how we will be able to pay our bills with DH missing so much work to try and do everything. The friends who I never imagined being the ones to step up and help. The school who surprises me by making sure my children are safe and fed, even during the summer. The neighbors who make sure our yard doesn't become an eyesore or a reason for code enforcement to fine us.<br />
So bottom line. If you offer, eventually I will ask. Please only offer if you are sincere.<br />
ThanksMotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-38898070984570995812016-05-20T08:15:00.002-07:002016-05-20T08:15:37.388-07:00When no one wins...does everyone loose???My oldest had field day today and i was soooooo happy to feel well enough to go. Now it was modified and inside due to rain but ive been several times. Now if you dont have kids i know what you are picturing. Hot day, water bottles, sunburn, being outside ALL day at school. Classes competing against each other, cheering on team mates, tug of war, three legged race, ribbons and awards at the end of the day. Well thats how WE did field day, but unfortunately its no longer anything like that:(<br />
There were no teams, winners, pries, ribbons or even keeping score. Volleyball, 4 square, jump rope, hula hoop.....normal gym activities, nothing *special*. No one wins. No one even sweats. Did the kids have fun, sure. Did it build character, teach them about team work, not a chance. It was very uninspiring. And it made me think, when we raise a generation where no one wins, does everyone by default loose???<br />
With common core, and weird grading (that i DESPISE) the kids dont strive to win, do get 100 or an A+. My heart broke a little the day my year old came home and told me excitedly that she could miss "x" words on her spelling test and "still get a 3". Are we teaching our children to aim for the minimum??? To not be the best they can be?? I was that child who HAD to get 100, A+, 4.2 GPA. I wanted to be THE BEST and i aimed for it. What do our children have to aim for? Mediocrity??? UghMotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-623711661631899162016-04-23T07:14:00.000-07:002016-04-23T07:14:12.338-07:00Bucket listBucket lists were all the rage several years ago. I always found them slightly morbid, even if they were the "30 things to do before 30" type. Even though i tend to plan to the extreme (because our family trip to Strawberry Festival" would be completely RUINED if i couldnt track down the kids coordinating strawberry outfits lol). But now im in that place in my life where im beginning to see the benefit. And making a bucket list, and accomplishing those set goals is a much easier way to 'get my affairs in order' than the alternatives.<br />So what goes on a bucket list??? Back packing across Europe or seeing Australia or the Alps would be awesome but its not attainable unless i could somehow figure out how to drag my doctor along. And theres no cheating on the bucket list. I cant say "watch my kids grow up and get married and in 80 years die of old age, peacefully in my sleep. .....so here begins the practical bucket list journey, heavy on the crafty stuff lol.<br /><br />1) Take the kids to the beach. Location of said beach is not important. The experience on the other hand is.<br /><br />2) go camping :gulp: the kids have been begging to go for years, but sleeping outside just isnt my cut of tea. But i can do one night...I think.<br />
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3) make 'mommy' quilts and memory bears for the kids and michael. That way they will always have something to hold on to and snuggle.<br />*open to advice on said quilts as besides tshirt quilts and baby blankets i have very little experience.<br />
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4) Make and preserve 'life event' items for the kids. Baby blankets for their future children, cloth pad starter sets for the girls for when they need them, wedding day lingerie. Im praying the doctors are wrong and i have a looooooong life ahead of me. And if thats the case not only will i be ecstatic but those items will be needed one day anyways, even if its years down the line.<br /><br />5)Write notes for Michael and the kids for birthdays, life events, holidays. Im not great with words but im praying God provides me with the correct ones.<br />
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6) Get the children involved in some activities that do not revolve around mommys doctors visits and holiday stays. Girl scouts, cub scouts, sports, etc<br /><br /><br /><br />Thats all for now........<br /><br />MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-30930560609337177072016-04-23T06:44:00.001-07:002016-04-23T06:44:18.019-07:00Kids are resilient and making friendsKids are resilient. In every aspect. They bounce back from broken bones, heart breaks and anything else life throws their way. My nine year old comes home one day in tears bc her beast friend said they "werent BFFs anymore", 12 hours later its all forgotten and they are planning a sleepover lol. As an adult, and a mom, that does not baffle me one bit. Its completely normal. But not for moms. Especially stay at home moms. We no longer *have* to deal with people daily (outside of our family that is). There are no classmates, co workers, casual acquaintances that you would allow to put you through the seesaw drama that tweens experience daily. If a friend slighted us in any way, like so many other things in life these days, they are replaceable. Now dont get me wrong, Ive seen some actions from *adults* that definitely are the international cue to RUN. For the same reason. We no longer HAVE to deal with them, so we dont. But this makes it very hard to make and keep friends. We can look into the future and see the "what ifs" and weigh the consequences of putting up with toxic people. And some times its not worth it......But how many potential friends have we passed over because someone was just having a bad day???<br />Some of my closest friends and trust me, most weeks im a borderline hermit lol, are the ones i met by chance. The one i met because she locked herself out of her car and was stranded. Being the night owl i am, i was up to see her cry for help on a local page and drove to her rescue. That was our first meeting. Yes, in retrospect it could have gone horribly wrong but instead i made a good friend.<br />At this point in my life when im dealing with bucket lists and phrases like 'quality of life' being tossed around, I wish I had more friends. I wish my 'village' were bigger and at any point in time i could reach out and instantly have someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on. Im hoping that yearning will surpass my natural tendencies to avoid potentially awkward situations and the risk of being tossed back into the "mean girls" high school mind frame that has overtaken many mommy groups.<br /><br /><br />*****************************<br /><br />MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-57425897229351339912015-01-27T18:58:00.000-08:002015-01-27T18:58:12.658-08:00up all night....a different perspective to parenting.....I dont post a lot, partly because im busy (lol), partly because im hesitant to share 'too much' online. But this one needs to be said.<br />
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Any parent of 2+ will tell you every child is different. They learn different ways and at different paces, they react differently...and they SLEEP differently. My oldest (8) has NEVER slept through the night. Not a huge deal or a medical concern, she really just relocates. Comes and finds mom or dad and goes back to sleep, even if she goes back to her bed. Of course this could be because we co-slept for the first few.....or 5 years. She likes to know we are there. My second(6) never liked co-sleeping. It wasnt happening. By 6 months she had to be in HER bed, in HER room by 8pm or someone would pay. She slept through the night from then on. She doesnt 'relocate', shes asleep allllllll night. My third(4) is kind of inbetween. Usually he sleeps all night, occasionally he has a bad dream or accident and wakes up. It was a nice balance. We got sleep even if multiple children, and dogs, were in our bed by midnight;)<br />
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Then came our fourth(2). Because of medical issues, she just never developed a 'normal' sleep pattern. Feeding tubes, apnea monitors, hospital stays. I dont think she equates nighttime with sleep. Tired=sleep time. If it happens to coincide with darkness thats good, if not thats ok too. 22 hours a day crying the first 6-10 weeks, sleeping in a chair in the nursery to be close by......Sleep kind of became a thing of the past for me. (My husband is lucky enough to be able to sleep through natural disasters, but at least one of us gets sleep lol) Add in trying to run a business in addition to a household of 6....yeah.....<br /><br />
So its been a struggle....She goes to bed around 8, and wakes up 3 hours later ready to play for 4-5 more hours. Shes just NOT tired. (And we limit sugar, she doesnt get caffeine and DOES get melatonin some nights...Its not something we are doing, its just her.) Fighting, begging, bribing....Done it all. After all, mommy is tired. But recently, Ive had a different approach...<br /><br />Now, we bond. Last night we had chips and guacamole....in bed...while reading books. Sure mommy was tired, but a cup of tea took care of that. She was happy. Then she went back to sleep. She woke up and she was happy. And after all, mommy can sleep during Paw Patrol easily;)~ Now eventually she will have to learn to sleep through the night...It could be tonight since she fell asleep using the potty at seven. (As a good mom, of course i snapped pics before putting her in bed lol).<br /><br />One day soon she will older, bigger, more mature. She wont want to play with mommy. So whether that impulse hits at noon or midnight, I will be there to play. I should also add that her new favorite sentence (to me) is "Mommy, I wub you soooooooo much. You is my bestest mommy." Pretty sure im wrapped tightly around that little finger.MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-3577657558235180052014-08-16T10:33:00.001-07:002014-08-16T10:33:27.343-07:00My kids are heartbroken...and its YOUR FAULTThats right YOU. I know you dont know me, you've never met my kids but guess what its still YOUR fault. And here's why. Our society has a huge issue with disposable items. No, this isnt a cloth diaper post. Dishes, furniture, cars, pets. Everything is disposable at will. Couch gets stained, buy a new one. Cup gets left outside, toss it. Car breaks down just get a new one. And i totally get sometimes its cheaper to buy new than repair or replace. We totally just bought a new car instead of putting thousands of dollars into a 16 year old one. But this isnt about cars, its about animals.<br />
But just for fun im going to start at the end....<br />
First thing this morning, after staying up two nights in a row to force feed puppies fluids and meds every 1-2 hours i got to tell my kids that one died. Because i was irresponsible and didnt spay my pet? NO. Because someone else was and i was trying to clean up the mess. You can get pets spayed for $20-30. DO IT!!!! Your pet doesnt need offspring. Be responsible. Because THIS is what happens. And no, I wont post pictures of my 8 year old bawling her eyes out holding a dead puppy. That would be cruel. So is not fixing your pets.<br />
And trust me i know what you are thinking, its ok if my dog/cat has babies. Babies are cute, ill find them homes easily. If that were true, why would hundred, thousands even of BABY animals be put to sleep in shelters every week?!?!!? IDK, maybe you are right. Maybe those just werent "cute" enough. BTW you can have the most beautiful dog in the world and it can have not so cute puppies. (Been there too. Husky+ weenie dog= eek)<br />
So say your precious pooch get out and gets knocked up. Out come FIFTEEN puppies!!!!! Do you know 15 people wanting a puppy? probably not. So 8 weeks later you have 9 left, or more. They are no longer little rolly polly puff balls. They are bigger and teething, and not house trained yet and nipping. So you take them to the shelter. Because "they are cute, someone will adopt them". Except the shelter is overfull. And you know who gets put to sleep first? Babies!!!!Cute and cuddly doesnt save them.<br />
Now say they are lucky, a rescue pulls them. ut they were already in the shelter for a day or two, exposed to tons of germs, including parvo. They are BABIES!!! They arent immune to anything and they go from healthy wiggly pups to dead with little or no warning.<br />
So I get some of these puppies as a foster witha rescue. My children help me bathe them, name them, love them. They talk about what kind of family will adopt them and where they will live. They go to sleep dreaming of these bright futures..... and wake up being told they didnt make it despite mommy staying up all night to give fluids and meds.<br />
Thats not my problem, you say.<br />
True. Its not mine either. But as my father told me loooong ago. If you arent part of the solution, you are part of the problem. You may not have pets, yours may be fixed, you may not even LIKE pets. But every time you scroll past a plea for donation on a FB rescue group, or walk by an adoption without tossing your spare change in the donation jar, throw away old towels and blankets instead of donating them, YOU choose to not help. You choose NOT to foster for 24 hours and that puppy dies. You dont have to do it ALL, you just have to do SOMETHING. ANYTHING. Rescues do everything they can. We are short of foster homes, short on supplies and short on FUNDS.<br />
If you read this and choose to do nothing, YOU have now chosen to become part of the problem.<br />
Find a local rescue, donate time, talent, funds, anything!!!!! I will leave you with this.<br />
12 hours ago Sonny and Cher were bouncing around with tails wagging. They were "a little sick". Now Sonny is dead. Cher and their brother Erik are at the vet. Erik is not doing well. So here's how you help. Too busy to foster? You are going to help us save these puppies. You are going to donate. Paypal address is <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">inspirepetrescue@gmail.com. Put sonny and cher in the notes. All funds will go to their care. Every penny. Every dollar helps. </span><br />
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Combine butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract and the salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until butter melts and the sugar completely dissolves.<br />
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1/3 cup granulated sugar</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1/4 cup softened butter</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1 tsp sea salt</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1 cup pumpkin puree</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3 to 4 cups flour (I used White Lily all-purpose flour)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1.Proof your yeast: In your mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir it up and then let it sit undisturbed for ten to twelve minutes. It should get bubbly and double in volume. (If it doesn't, don't proceed, because it means your yeast is dead. Go out and buy new, fresh yeast. Yeast should be used by the expiration date. If you buy it in a jar, use it within 6 months of opening.)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">3.Half a cup at a time, stir in your flour. If you're not using a stand mixer, a wooden spoon is the best tool for this job. Your dough will be slightly sticky when all the flour is stirred in. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">4.Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. You could also use your stand mixer for this job. By hand, it will take about 8 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">5.Form the dough into a ball. Coat lightly with oil and place in a large mixing bowl. Cover gently and let rise until doubled in size. This will take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">6.Punch down your dough. Divide it into 10 equal parts. Roll each piece into a rope. Roll cinnamon-roll style, pinching the end seam to seal. Place each on a cookie sheet that's been oiled and dusted with cornmeal. Cover loosely. Let rise again, until doubled, about 45 minutes to an hour. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">7.Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake rolls 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">8.Immediately upon removal from oven, brush rolls with melted butter.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 14px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 14px;"> </span>MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-73784132899977919092011-12-22T19:05:00.000-08:002011-12-22T21:50:40.321-08:00Christmas Crafts-1The kids love to "help" me sew. In these they didnt exactly<br />help, but i did use their handprints lol. I managed to convince them it was helping, and it was because they turned out super cute.<br /><div>First an OBV(organic bamboo velour) pillowcase with the kids handprints appliqued on it. I didnt make a tutorial for the pillowcase but there's a good one <a href="http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=PILLOW">here</a>. </div><div>ok first i cut out their handprints on iron on interfacing(not necessary but the OBV is slippery so it makes it easier)</div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qkhugmNWo5c/TvQUevPVJnI/AAAAAAAABpw/6mjxzJP3rOE/s320/102_7644.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689194747585177202" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Next I ironed the interfacing onto the wrong side of the fabric:</div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4iLZalslGI/TvQU6CoXY3I/AAAAAAAABp8/ywowTukIdjY/s320/102_7645.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689195216646923122" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And cut them out:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JtS1XH3zqho/TvQVJxZs5nI/AAAAAAAABqI/6M0Vq7GZ13c/s320/102_7646.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689195486899922546" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div><div><div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Then appliqued them to the OBV pillowcase(i just used a zig-zag stitch on a regular sewing machine)</div><div><div><div><div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S4e4pI5iEJA/TvQVsjeGFFI/AAAAAAAABqU/8Darl8Mykc0/s320/102_7647.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689196084455674962" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>All done. The appliqueing took the longest.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-20854435998509152772008-12-09T13:36:00.000-08:002008-12-09T13:48:52.830-08:00Target Deals week of 12/7/08Ok i see 3 good deals this week.<br /><br />Keebler cookies are on sale for $2.50 each. Buy 5 get a $5 Target GC back<br />Use <a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=rlasbae1507105&bt=wi&o=54390%7E54391&c=KB&p=6Fjeqazt">this</a> coupon for $1/1 and pay .50 per box after coupons and GC!!!!<br /><br />FREE Rayovac batteries<br />These are regularly found in the $1 spot at target. Use <a href="http://www.rayovac.com/alkaline/pdf/AlkalineHAB_Online_Rebate.pdf">this</a> coupon and get them for free!!!<br /><br />FREE Air Wick Lumin Air Candles<br />Candles are priced at $4.99. Use the $5/1 coupon from the 12/07 insert and get them for free!!!MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-48571496734094786122008-11-16T17:29:00.000-08:002008-11-16T17:31:52.763-08:00Britax Marathon for $42.99!!!!!Target has the granite (gray) Marathon online for $42.99 w/free shipping!!! This item is backordered and will not ship for 4-8 weeks. Your card will not be charged until your order is processed and shipped:)<br /><a href="http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=huc_ja_1_img/179-2142435-3823939?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B000YSNMG2&nodeID=&m">http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=huc_ja_1_img/179-2142435-3823939?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B000YSNMG2&nodeID=&m</a><br /><br />They also have the cow print for $59.<br /><br />These carseats were manufactured before March 2008 and will rearface up to 33 lbs(the newer ones go up to 35lbs) They will forward face up to 65 lbs!!!! Remeber carseats expire 6 years after the date of manufacture.MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-77831669732217032742008-10-30T12:34:00.000-07:002008-10-30T12:40:59.162-07:00*FREE* Glade Scented Oil Candles at Target!!!!Target is running a deal where when you buy 4 Glade Holiday items you receive a $5 Gift card back. The Holiday scented oil candles come in Apple Cinnamon, Cinnamon Gingerbread, and Glistening Snow scents.<br /><br /><strong>Buy </strong>4 Scented Oil Candles @ $2.50 each<br /><strong>Use</strong> 2 BOGO coupons available <a href="http://print.coupons.com/alink.asp?go=13927ym3110">here</a> and as peelies on some of the candles.<br /><strong>Pay</strong> $5 + tax and get a $5 gift card back (that can be used on more candles)<br /><br />****There are also $2/1 blinkies available at some krogers near the Glade products and $2/1 and $1.50/1 blinkies and peelies out!!!****<br />This could be a money maker!!!!!MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-38903067501143470162008-10-29T13:02:00.000-07:002008-10-29T13:16:22.020-07:00Publix BOGO Deals and Coupon Matchups 10/30-11/5Quick Publix Facts:<br /><ul><li>Publix will accept Internet Printable coupons(IP) up to $1 in value</li><li>Coupons up to .50 face value will be doubled</li><li>ALWAYS get a rain check if they are out of something.</li><li>Typically the "blinkie" machines throughout the store reflect future sales. So if you see coupons for something you will use, grab a couple bc it will probably be on sale within the next month:)</li></ul><br /><br />Uncle Ben's Country Inn Rice BOGO -save up to $1.59<br />$1/2 IP coupon <a href="http://www.unclebens.com/coupons.aspx">here</a><br /><br />Barilla Pasta Sauce BOGO -save up to $2.75<br /><br />Idahoan Mashed Potatoes BOGO -save up to $1.29<br /><br />Nestlé Hot Cocoa Mix BOGO -save up to $1.99<br />.75/1 IP <a href="http://www.everydayeating.com/specialoffers/default.aspx">here</a><br /><br />Pop-Secret Premium Popcorn BOGO -save up to $5.43<br />$1/1 GM peelie<br /><br />Totino's Pizza Rolls BOGO -save up to $4.19<br />.35/1 IP <a href="http://www.boxtops4education.com/Coupons/">here</a><br /><br />Ore-Ida Steam 'n Mash Potatoes BOGO -save up to $3.99<br />$1/1 IP <a href="http://www.steamnmash.com/Coupon.aspx">here</a><br />Buy 3 Get One Free Ore-Ida frozen potatoes coupon in Publix "Fresh, Flavorful and Frozen" booklet<br />Various $1/1 coupons out some from recent inserts and also blinkies on the freezer doors<br /><br /><br />More to come later......MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-84653844976541195062008-10-24T14:38:00.001-07:002008-10-24T14:45:17.601-07:00Money Makers at Kroger<strong>Glade Scented Oil Warmers</strong> produce $4 catalina when you buy 1. Buy 2 @ $4.49 each. Use 1 BOGO coupon. Pay $4.xx out of pocket. Get $8 back good on your next order!!!! <span style="color:#3366ff;">$3.XX Money Maker</span><br /><br /><strong>Fleischmans Yeast strips </strong>produce .50 catalina when you buy 1. Buy 2 @$1.99. Use .45/1 coupon (doubles so it takes .90 off) and BOGO coupon. Pay $1.09 for 2 get back (2) .50 catalinas that will double since they are considered manufacturers coupons!!!!<span style="color:#3366ff;"> .91 Money Maker</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Johnsons Baby Oil-small bottles</strong> produce $1 catalina when you buy 1. Buy 3 @ $1.89 and use $3/3 Johnsons products manufacturer coupon. Pay $2.67 and get back (3) $1 catalinas AND a coupon for $3/3 johnsons products!!!! </span><span style="color:#3366ff;">.43 Money Maker PLUS you get an identical coupon back!!!</span>MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-59160837990737931002008-10-22T20:27:00.000-07:002008-10-22T20:59:30.576-07:00I got Tagged!!!!<a href="http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/mothergoosedesigns/?action=view&current=0youvebeentagged.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/mothergoosedesigns/0youvebeentagged.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />mama2ce from <a href="http://littlepeoplewealth.blogspot.com/">Little People Wealth</a> tagged me!!!!<br /><br />7 Random facts about me:<br /><ol><li>I used to believe that if i couldnt see something it didnt exist. Also if I could not see YOU, you did not exist. LOL...i thought this til i was about 12....</li><li>I used to coach competitive gymnastics and miss it:(</li><li>I have a home based small business where i sew cloth diapers and accessories, cloth mama pads, childrens clothing and whatever else strikes my fancy.</li><li>I have been to Argentina and Mexico on missions trips and love experiencing other cultures.</li><li>I was on the puppet team at church in high school.</li><li>I have managed to save an average of 90% off our grocery bills just with couponing. </li><li>I have a form of anemia/autoimmune disorder that has stumped dozens of doctors for over 5 years.</li></ol><p>7 People im tagging:</p><ol><li><a href="http://www.dealseekingmom.com/">Deal Seeking Mom</a></li><li><a href="http://bearfootandpregnantinthekitchen.blogspot.com/">Bearfoot and Pregnant</a> - my big sis!!!!</li><li><a href="http://www.thethriftymama.com/">The Thrifty Mama</a></li><li><a href="http://justniftythrifty.blogspot.com/">Thats Just Nifty Thrifty</a></li><li><a href="http://dimelydesign.blogspot.com/">Dimely Design</a></li><li><a href="http://savvysavingmomma.blogspot.com/">Savvy Saving Momma</a></li><li><a href="http://socalsaver.blogspot.com/">So Cal Saver</a></li></ol>MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-36879931249757039222008-10-18T17:05:00.000-07:002008-10-18T17:08:13.529-07:00I love BOGO at Publix!!!....Even though the cashiers regularly have siezures when i pull out my coupons:)<br /><br /> 4 Farm Rich French Toast Sticks $3.29 BOGO<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">2-.75/1 coupons</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">1- $1/1 coupon4</span><br />Frosted Mini Wheats $3.99 BOGO<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">4-$1/1 coupons</span><br />2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $2.59 BOGO<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">2-$1/1 coupons</span><br />1 Horizon Chocolate Milk half gallon $4.19<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 coupon</span><br />5 Muir Glen Diced Tomatoes $1.75<br />5 Muir Glen Diced Tomatoes 3/$4<br />3 Muir Glen Tomato Sauces .89<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">6-$1/2 Publix coupons</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">11-.75/1 coupons</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">2-$1/1 coupons</span><br />2 Honey Nut Cheerios bowls $1<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">2-$1/1 coupons</span><br />2 Celeste frozen pizzas $1.69 BOGO<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/2 publix coupon</span><br />1 Progresso chicken broth $2.59<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 coupon</span><br />2 swansons broth $1.25<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/2 coupon</span><br />1 swansons chicken stock $2.89<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 coupon</span><br /><br />Before coupons w/ tax $77.xx<br />After coupons <strong>$20.xx</strong><br /><br />AND ill get a $10 rebate from Kelloggs for the Frosted Mini Wheats<br />__________________MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-87128224756165875182008-10-16T10:49:00.000-07:002008-10-16T11:10:46.331-07:00Publix deals 10/16/08-10/22/08<span style="color:#cc33cc;">complete deals and matchups</span><a href="http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/publix/171359-publix-ad-match-ups-10-15-08-10-21-08-10-16-08-10-22-08-some-areas.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> here</span></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>BOGO Deals</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereal -save up to $3.99<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 printables </span><a href="http://www2.kelloggs.com/general.aspx?id=1423"><span style="color:#3366ff;">here</span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;"> , </span><a href="http://print.coupons.com/Couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13306&zid=iq37&nid=10"><span style="color:#3366ff;">here</span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;"> , and </span><a href="http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/view.php?pg=couponsdotcom"><span style="color:#3366ff;">here</span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">$1 per box after coupons</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="left">Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks-save up to $2.59</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 GM peelies</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">.50/2 manufacturers coupon from 10/5 insert</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">.30-.80 per box after coupons</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="left">McCormick Chili Seasoning Mix -save up to $1.39</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">General Mills Chex Mix-save up to $2.89</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">.50/1 manufacturers coupon from 9/7/08 insert</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">.45 each after coupons</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="left">Lender's Bagels-save up to $1.95</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">.75/1 couopn found in Toss for Cash Publix coupon book</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">.23 each after coupons</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="left">Farm Rich French Toast Sticks -save up to $3.29</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">.75/1 coupon </span><a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/offers.aspx?pid=13728&zid=cl74&nid=20"><span style="color:#3366ff;">here</span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">.90 each after coupons</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">Kellogg's Cereal -save up to $4.29</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 coupons-see links for Frosted Mini Wheats</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">$1.15 each after coupons</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">Quaker Oatmeal to Go Breakfast Bars-save up to $3.19</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 coupon from recent insert</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">.60 each after coupons</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="left">Fast Fixin' Chicken Breast Nuggets -save up to $5.99</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 printabled</span><a href="http://www.fastfixin.com/index.php"><span style="color:#3366ff;"> here</span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">$2 each after coupons</span></div><div align="left"><a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/offers.aspx?pid=13728&zid=cl74&nid=20"></a></div>MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-58054124880574264912008-10-11T22:57:00.000-07:002008-10-11T23:06:42.299-07:00CVS deals October 12-18<strong>ECB Deals</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />$5 ecbs when you buy $10 of Swiffer products- limit1 <br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Swiffer Dusters Starter Kit FREE wyb Swiffer Sweeper or WetJet Starter Kit</span> </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Buy 1 swiffer sweeper starter kit and one swiffer dusters starter kit. Use above coupon. pay $7.99+ tax, Get $5 ECB back</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">$2 ecbs when you buy Skinvital masks ($2.99)- limit 5</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">.99 after ECB</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span> </div><div align="left">$3 ecbs when you buy $10 Cover Girl- limit 1</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cover Girl Face Product FREE wyb Cover Girl Foundation </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">$1/1 Covergirl product</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Buy 1 foundation @ $5.79 and one face product at $4.79. Use above coupons. Pay $4.79 OOP, get $3 ECB back</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span> </div><div align="left">$2 ecbs when you buy Colgate total @ $3.49-limit 2</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">$1.50/1 colgate All you Magazine</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span> </div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">BOGO Deals:</span></strong></div><div align="left">Revlon</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">$1/1 Beauty tools</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Buy 2 nail clippers @ $2.99. Use 2 coupons above. Pay .99 for 2 clippers.</span></div>MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-73638741006116138862008-10-04T11:49:00.000-07:002008-10-04T12:05:21.478-07:00Walgreens Deals week of October 5<strong>Weekly RR Deals:</strong><br /><br />$3 RR when you buy 1 Glade Wisp Candle @ $5.99<br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><a href="http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&sdtid=927979&sdfid=38&u2=http://www.gladeflamelesscandle.com/coupon/2008-09-DRTV/?sid=DRTV&cid=drtv200809_bogo">BOGO IP</a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$2 Peelie on some candles</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$5/1 starter kit manufacturers coupon</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">$3 RR wyb Glade Scented Oil Plug in @ $5.99</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">FREE peelie on some items</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">$4.50 RR when you buy Listerine Smart Rinse @ $4.99</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">.50/1 manufacturers coupon</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span> </div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Other Weekly Deals:</span></strong></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">Sobe Life Water 2/$1 w/ october IVC</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/2 peelie</span></div><div align="left">Crest Toothpaste @ $1.99</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 manufacturers coupon</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 october IVC</span></div><div align="left">Visine Eye Drops @ $3.99</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$3/1 from August All You</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$2/1 Walgreens coupon in weekly ad</span></div><div align="left">Pert Plus @ $3.49</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1.50/1 manufacturers coupon</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">$2.50/1 IVC</span></div>MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-46520978955600120102008-09-27T17:50:00.000-07:002008-09-27T17:57:25.231-07:00CVS Deals week of 9/28<strong>ECB Deals:</strong><br /><br />CoverGirl Clean makeup $5.49->$5.49 ECB<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">BOGO coupon 9/28 P&G</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 coupon 9/28 P&G</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Colgate Total 2/$5-> $2 ECB</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 coupon September All You magazine</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">.75/1 coupons 9/28 insert</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Buy $15 3m products-> $5 ECB</span><br /><br /><br /><strong>Weekly Deals:</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />M&Ms $1.97<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/2 coupon 9/28 insert</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Playskool wipes $2.79</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$2/1 coupon 9/21 insert</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Pantene $3.33</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 coupon 9/28 P&G</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">free styler wyb shampoo and conditioner</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Dawn .99</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">.50/1 coupon september P&G</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span>MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-91835453760282067752008-09-27T16:07:00.000-07:002008-09-27T17:50:36.823-07:00Walgreens Deals week of 9/28Here are the Best deals i see at Walgreens this week.<br /><br /><strong>RR Deals:</strong><br />Oral B crossaction $4.49->$4.49 RR<br /><span style="color:#6633ff;">.75/1 coupon 9/28 P&G</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Pantene $5.99-> buy 3 get $8 RR</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 coupons 9/28 P&G</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Free styling product wyb shampoo and conditioner</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Softsoap shower gel $3.49->buy 5 get $10 RR</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 printable coupons</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 October IVC</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">BOGO Deals:</span></strong><br />Dawn BOGO @$1.99<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">.50/1 coupon from september P&G</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Quaker Oats BOGO @ $2.79</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">.50/1 coupon from recent insert</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Dove Bars BOGO @$2.39</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 coupons from recent insert</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Covergirl BOGO</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">BOGO coupons from october P&G</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">BOGO lip product coupon</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">various $1/1 coupons</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Weekly Deals:</span></strong><br />Lysol Disinfectant Wipes $3.99<br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 October ESR</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">$1/1 any Lysol Wipes SS 8/17</span>MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-28131522079396104802008-09-19T21:00:00.000-07:002008-09-19T21:22:50.350-07:00Making Money at Kroger!!!!Wow!!! I'm amazed:)<br /><br /><br /><strong>Transaction 1: $3/15 GM purchase</strong><br />5 boxes Nature Valley Sweet and Salty Peanut Bars @ $2.19 each<br />5 boxes Betty crocker Scooby snacks @ $2 each<br />3 boxes pop Secret popcorn @ $2 each<br />1 box multigrain Cheerios @ $1<br />1 bag goldfish @$1.30<br /><br />$26.72 after $3 instant credit<br /><br /><em>Coupons used:</em><br /><em>Shortcuts .60/1 Nature Valley coupon<a href="http://shortcuts.com/"> here</a></em><br /><em>Cellfire .50/1 Goldfish coupon <a href="http://cellfire.com/">here</a></em><br /><em></em><br /><em>(5) .50/1 Nature valley coupons - doubled</em><br /><em>$1/1 Multigrain cheerios coupon</em><br /><em>(8) $1/1 GM peelies</em><br /><em></em><br />Total $12.68<br />Total saved: $30.50<br /><br />Received:<br />$3.50 catalina for the Nature Valley<br />$3.50 catalina for the Fruit snacks<br />$2 catalina for the popcorn<br /><br /><strong>Transaction 2</strong><br /><br />Lysol Neutra Air $5.99<br />(4) Glade gel warmers @ $1.79 each<br />(3) J&J Buddies bars @ $1.09 each<br />Purina Puppy chow $5.79<br /><br />$23.12<br /><br /><em>Coupons used:</em><br /><em>(2) BOGO Glade gel warmers coupons</em><br /><em>$5/1 Lysol Neutra Air</em><br /><em>$3/3 Johnsons products</em><br /><em>$4/1 Purina dog food</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>(2) $3.50 catalinas from transaction 1</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Total $0.54</em><br /><em>Total Saved: $28.58</em><br /><br />Received:<br />(4) $2 catalinas for the glade plug ins<br />$3/3 Johnson catalina couponMotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7649365391426875205.post-34964820658800799802008-09-18T20:03:00.000-07:002008-09-19T07:27:52.476-07:00CVS deals 9/21-9/26Soyjoy bar 10/$5 (50 cents each)<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">B1G1 Soyjoy bar SS 9/7 </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">$3/10 printable (no longer available)</span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Nivea Body Wash reg retail FREE after 4.99 ecb Limit 1</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Nivea Body Wash $1/1 SS 7/20/08</span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">$2/1 peelie</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">Crest Pro Health $2.99</span><span style="color:#000000;">, get $2 ECB</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">.75/1 coupon</span></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">L'Oreal Advanced Revitalist anti wrinkle serum $11.99 -FREE after ECB (limit 1)-</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">$3.00/1 L'Oreal Advanced Revitalift</span> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Dr Scholl's insoles Price starting at $3.99 -Get $2 ECB(limit 5)</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">IP <a href="http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/massaginggel.jsp">here</a> and <a href="http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/company/specialoffers.jsp">here</a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div align="left">Kashi crackers, cereals, and bars 16 ct 2/$5</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">$2/1 IP <a href="http://www.kashi.com/">here</a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"> </div>MotherGoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648061131118501975noreply@blogger.com2