Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Winn Dixie

I generally never shop there but today on the radio I heard something that made me want to stop.

Here is the deal (which is good till the 5th and is 1 deal per transaction):

Buy 2 Tombstone Pizzas for $11.58 (kind of pricey but....)

and get the following free:

Winn Dixie 10.5 oz Garlic Bread Sticks
Farm Rich 10 oz Mozzarella Sticks
2 Liter Coca Cola Product
48 oz Breyers Ice Cream

Yes, you get all of the above for $11.58!!!

The manager (whom was checking me out) even told me (without me asking) that you can do seperate transactions if you want more than 1 deal. I have a very small freezer so that won't work for me. :(

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

When was the last time you went out to dinner?

If you are like me it has been a very long time. Maybe you are too busy, can't get a sitter or just can't afford it. I know these days I cannot. Not that prior to me becoming a mommy I went out a lot. Though compared to now it sure seems like I always was going out to eat. I have taken my son out to eat a few times but it is rather difficult especially if it is just the two of us. If someone else tags along it makes it so much easier!!

Restaurant.com does help a lot with the price though. You can score loads of gift certificates for dirt cheap from them. They always have some sort of special going on. I know I have purchased them many times as gifts for people and for myself throughout the last few years. Easy to do just go to their website, put in your zip code and see what they have to offer (always read the fine print on each one since they differ) and you can score yourself a cheap night out. Well, a cheap dinner anyways. Too bad they didn't have gift certificates on there for babysitters.

If you notice on the side of my blog there is a widget (JuiceBox Jungle) with a survey asking which you would prefer: Going out with your SO or your friends? Who would you choose?



Wags


This was 3 different trips. I am making one more trip tonight to get some more that I should have got when I was there. But thought I already had those ones. These will be used as an incentive for potty training.



3 trips for a total of 10 Hot Wheels Total = $5.42 (total for all)


There is a Wags coupon (in sales flyer) that makes them .49 cents each. Regularly $1.29 ea.




Would have loved to do the Zooth Toothbrush deal but none of the stores had any as usual. Same goes for CVS with the Thermacare which would have come in handy since I go through those things like crazy.

Publix


Went and bought more stuff at Publix.
I bought :
3 Nivea @ $3 ea = $9 used (3) $1 off coupons = $6
Cover Girl Puffs $2.49 used $1 MC off and $2 off Publix Coupon = + 51 cents overrage
Cover Girl Sharpner $2.49 used $1 MC off and $2 Publix Coupon = + 51 cents overrage
Goody Bobby Pins .99 cents used $1 Publix Coupon = + .01 cents overrage
Revlon Nail Files $1.69 used $2 Publix Coupon = + .31 cents overrage
Total before taxes and coupons = $16.66
The coupons added $1.34 in overrage.
Total after taxes and coupons = $5.33
Not too bad.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Want to see how much $ you will actually bring home if you get a raise etc. ?

Go here. It takes out the taxes for you so you can see how much your paycheck will be if you get a new job, raise or work more or less hours.

I was trying to figure out how to calculate your federal withholdings and I could not figure it out. It differed so much depending on hours and I tried to figure out the % but it changed per hours. Then I found this and it worked!!! It was only like 40 cents off on the many and many paychecks I compared it to. Awesome!!

Friday, December 18, 2009

Wags

Huggies $8.99 get $2RR back
2 Christmas Pencils .20 cents each = .40 cents

Total = $9.39

Used :
$5 Holiday Bucks
$1.50 off Huggies

New Total = $3.55 Received $2RR back.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Wags

I bought :
Huggies $8.99 get $2RR back
Tractor Book clearanced to 25 cents!

Total = $9.24

Used:
$5RR don't recall from what
$1.50 off Huggies

New Total = $3.39 Received $2RR back.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Photo Mugs

I received my photo mugs and I am very pleased. I got them for my sister so hopefully she will like them. She is the type who doesn't like anything you get her. A regular ol' grinch if you will! haha


Here is the info.

Wags

I bought tons of chocolates for last minute Xmas gifts. Spent over $25 and received the $5 Christmas Bucks which I will use for diapers.

I didn't really get any good deals just bought them cause I needed them so I won't bother with listing what I got and how much I spent.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Want Your Product Reviewed?

I would be more than happy to do it. I would love to review various types of products whether they be food items, household items, toys etc. I will promise to do a truthful review.

This will give useful insight to other consumers about your product(s).


If you would like me to review your product please email me :
hockey_mum123 at yahoo dot com

Wags 2 Day Christmas Bucks

Wednesday and Thursday only spend $25 and get $5 in Christmas Bucks. These are similar to Register Rewards.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Photo Mugs

Remember the photo mugs I ordered 2 days ago? Well, they have already shipped!!

Here are the details:



I just ordered 4 different ones for $29.92!! 2 Xmas presents and 2 for me! Yay!!
With tax that makes them $7.48 each which is a really good price for a photo mug.

Go here and choose the Tiled Mug 11oz which is $13.99 use code: nicolesnickles and also make sure you choose Overnight Shipping (it is free!! - it is 1 day shipping after it has been processed which is 5 days). The mug then will only cost $6.99. They do charge tax but mine was only $1.96 for 4 mugs.



I only need to buy my son a ride on toy and I am totally done with Christmas shopping. I didn't plan on buying him anything else but he loves the one at Grandma's so I have to compete.

***My order has already been shipped 12/12/09.

Ordered on December 10, 2009
Home Delivery

Order Summary:
Items - Qty. - Price
Tiled Mug, 11oz - 4 - $ 55.96

Subtotal: $ 55.96
Shipping: $ 0.00
Tax: $ 1.96
Order Total: $ 29.92

Shipping Details:

Shipping Method:
Overnight



*** FYI -You can order the same size not tiled and they are like 40 cents cheaper!!

I wish I would have known cause I would have rather had those. I am tempted to order more since this is such a good deal and make great presents! Think Christmas, Birthdays etc.

20 Page Soft Cover Photo Book Only $8.99 Shipped!!

9.5 x 8 Soft Printed Cover Free just pay shipping!!

I just ordered mine here. No code needed you will see the option at checkout for a free one. No other purchase necessary. This is limited very few free ones left!!


Here is my order summary:

Qty Description List Price Total
1 Classic Black Photo Book - 9.5 x 8 Soft Printed Cover - $18.49
Subtotal: $18.49
Priority Ground Shipping: $8.99
Discount: -$18.49
Tax: $0.00
Total: $8.99

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Photo Mug $6.99 Free Shipping!!

I just ordered 4 different ones for $29.92!! 2 Xmas presents and 2 for me! Yay!!


Go here and choose the Tiled Mug 11oz which is $13.99 use code: nicolesnickles and also make sure you choose Overnight Shipping (it is free!! - it is 1 day shipping after it has been processed which is 5 days). The mug then will only cost $6.99. They do charge tax but mine was only $1.96 for 4 mugs.



I only need to buy my son a ride on toy and I am totally done with Christmas shopping. I didn't plan on buying him anything else but he loves the one at Grandma's so I have to compete.

***My order has already been shipped 12/12/09.

Ordered on December 10, 2009
Home Delivery

Order Summary:
Items - Qty. - Price
Tiled Mug, 11oz - 4 - $ 55.96

Subtotal: $ 55.96
Shipping: $ 0.00
Tax: $ 1.96
Order Total: $ 29.92

Shipping Details:

Shipping Method:
Overnight

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Wags


4 Small Xmas Bags .50 cents with in store coupon
1 Small Xmas Bag .39 cents with in store coupon
1 bag of Xmas Bows .39 cents with in store coupon
2 Xmas Pencils .50 cents (.25 cents ea)
1 Children's Triaminic Thin Strips $5
1 Children's Triaminic Syrup $5


Total before coupons and taxes = $11.78


Coupons I used:
$2RR
$1RR
$3 off of Triaminic
$2 off of Triaminic
$2 off of ea Triaminic Wags coupon = $4 off


Total after coupons/RR's and taxes = .22 cents!!!!!!!

I also got a $5RR back!!!

Publix 2nd Trip (non food)


This time I got the following:

Nivea $3 (this stuff smells great!! - I like the Happiness -orange one)
2 SunDown Vitamens $3.59 ea = $7.18
Revlon Emery Boards $1.69
Cover Girl Eyeshadow $2.99
Goody Bobby Pins .99 cents

Total before taxes and coupons = $15.85


Coupons I used :
(2) $1off Peelies for SunDown (these were on the bottles)
$6 off Publix Coupon for 2 SunDown Vitamens
$2.50 off of Revlon Publix Coupon
$1.00 off Goody Publix Coupon
$2.00 off CoverGirl Publix Coupon


Total after taxes and coupons = $2.96

This could have been better if I would have had the $1 off CG manufacture coupon and the $2 or $1 off Nivea manufacture coupon but I did not have either with me.

Monday, December 7, 2009

An Open Letter to MSN

Please stop changing the homepage. It is very annoying to get used to it and then have it change. This is the second time in I believe less than 2 years. Not too mention that now every time I go online all of my info is no longer there (ie. my zip codes for the weather are now all NY - I could care less what the weather is in NY).


I am now going to change my homepage to something else because I am sick of having to constantly redo over and over my settings.

Sincerely,
An Annoyed Ex MSN Homepage User




**Anyone have any suggestions for a new homepage? Thanks!!

Publix - Non Grocery Items Trip

I did pretty good with these items. These are all going in Xmas Gift Bags.


Here is what I bought:


Goody Bobby Pins .99 cents

Revlon Tweezers $2.49

Cover Girl Eye Shadow $2.99

2 Nivea Body Washes @ $3.00 ea = $6.00

2 SunDown Vitamins @ $2.99 ea = $5.98


Total before coupons and taxes = $18.45 ($19.74 w/tax)







Coupons I used:

$6 off the purchase of 2 SunDown Vitamins Publix Coupon

$2.50 off Revlon Publix Coupon

$1.00 off Goody Publix Coupon

$2.00 Cover off Girl Publix Coupon

$1.00 off Cover Girl Manufacture Coupon

$2.00 off Nivea Body Wash

$2.00 off Nivea Body Wash


New Total after coupons and taxes = $2.83!!! I saved $16.91(w/tax)!!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Need photo editing software?

If so I would suggest downloading Picasa (it's free too!!).

I have been using it for years now and I really like it. It is super easy to use. I just realized the other day that it actually has a retouch feature (if only I saw this years ago). And it is simple to use and actually works! My son without fail everytime he is supposed to get photos done has some sort of scratch or bruise on his face. Recently he got Xmas photos taken at school and yep, he had various blemishes of one sort or another on him. So I get the photos back and I wasn't too happy. Well, I scanned them and then used the retouch feature and ta da! no more blemishes!!

Anyways I just noticed that feature the other day and wanted to let you all know that this is good software and you can actually get rid of pimples, bruises etc. on your photos. Here I thought I was going to have to buy Photoshop. It is under basic fixes and it called retouch.