Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Birthday party splurge (Wednesday Weekly Shopping)

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I invite you to link up to your best grocery deals below, to inspire others to save more! 

We had a birthday party last weekend, so our spending was just a teensy-weensy bit over budget.

Well, maybe a bit more than that.

Okay, actually we went way over budget this week.  And, in fact, over budget for the year.  Gotta rein in the spending a little for the next few weeks to get below $80 per week for the year!

Here's the damage:

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Dinnerware Set Giveaway


When we first got married, we bought a set of dishes, service for 12.

Thank goodness we bought that many, because over the years, several plates and bowls have broken. We still have enough for service for 8, but not much more than that.

So I know I'd love to win this dinnerware set - and I bet you would, too!

Enter below, then leave a comment. Thanks!



Santa Fe Dinnerware Collection Giveaway
Apr 30 - May 4, 2013
Open to US

Bringing You Moments To Celebrate
Sponsored by BrylaneHome
Organized by Celebrate Woman Today

What a bright and lively conversation piece, this Santa Fe hand-painted stoneware dinner collection! It's a marvel to an eye and exudes feelings and emotion that want to eat good food in a good company.

BrylaneHome is one of those companies that brings practical indoor and outdoor products for home. It is a delight to find reasonably priced items that have been made with quality and artistry.

Look at this Santa Fe collection of cups and plates! Brightly striped, these pieces would lift your mood instantaneously in any season.

To bring a bright smile to one of our moms, we'd love to give away this awesome 16-piece of hand-painted stoneware today.

Prize – BrylaneHome Santa Fe Stoneware Dinner Collection
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The Set Includes
  • 4 10¼'' dinner plates
  • 4 7¼'' salad/dessert plates
  • 4 20-oz. bowls
  • 4 10-oz. mugs
  • Microwave and Dishwasher safe
You could maximize your entries by entering yet similar giveaway run by my fellow blogger Donna's Deals And More. Enter to win Santa Fe Dinner Set from her blog as well.

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Floating Heart Jewelry Set Giveaway

Here's a beautiful set of jewelry that will be given away to one lucky winner! The giveaway ends on May 14th and is open to entrants in the Continental US.

Enter below, then leave a comment. Thanks!


        "Blue Steel jewelry is edgy, industrial, and sophisticated all in one. You can dress the part at a formal event, rock concert, or when riding around with your buddies on a Sunday afternoon.  All of our products are made with the finest 316l stainless steel and our customers find themselves proudly wearing our jewelry for years and years."

Prize

Blue Steel Floating Heart Gift Set (A.L.L. Review)

ARV $127

"Be on cloud 9 with this floating heart set.  It features sterling silver small heart post earrings and a sterling silver floating heart necklace."  This will make for the perfect Mother's Day Gift for Mom's of any kind!  Treat your special MOMMY with the BLUES!!

"Make Our Own Network" solely organized this event and I received no compensation for this publication.  My opinions are 100% my own and may differ from your own or even those stated in this post. Frugal Follies is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.  


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List and Enter Giveaways 4-30-13 (Fortune Follies Tuesday)

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Welcome to Fortune Follies Tuesday for April 30th, where bloggers can list their giveaways, and readers can enter them!

READERS: Here are the giveaways going on right now at Frugal Follies, with their end dates:

    BLOGGERS: Here are some paid or free blogger opportunities to sign up for.  Please say that Frugal Follies referred you!

    Please link up your giveaways below!

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    Spring Cleaning Giveaway - 3 free product coupons!


    Thanks to Purex and Soft Scrub for providing products for this review and giveaway!

    After a cold March, it's finally starting to look a little like spring!  And that means if you haven't gotten started on your spring cleaning, it's really time to right now!

    Here are three products that will definitely help you clean your home!


    Purex is proud to present the launch of an exciting new fragrance as part of their Natural Elements line.  Exotic fruits like pineapple and coconut combine with distant flowers to take your nose on a tropical vacation with new Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash detergent.

    When I gave this product a try, it cleaned my clothes wonderfully, just as I would expect a Purex product to.  And it left the laundry room smelling as though I was on a Hawaiian vacation!  Love it!


    New Soft Scrub Advanced Surface is the rinse-free gel that cleans and polishes granite and marble countertops, glass cooktops, and stainless steel. Soft Scrub Advanced Surface is both tough on stains and gentle on even your most delicate surfaces.  Now you can get the cleaning performance you've come to love from Soft Scrub in an easy to use gel.

    I don't have granite or marble countertops or stainless steel appliances, so I can't vouch for how well the product works on them.  But I do have a glass cooktop for the stove we purchased recently.  I gave the Soft Scrub Advanced Surface a try on it, and it definitely worked well to remove the grime that had accumulated on the cooktop.  It's much cleaner than before, though not perfect - I really need to clean more often!- and works a lot better than the expensive "cooktop cleaner" that we purchased at a premium from the appliance store.


    The Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care product cleans toilets, prevents future buildup, fights toilet ring, and freshens up to 4 weeks.  Unlike other toilet bowl rim hangers that don't stay in place or that dissolve too quickly, Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care provides long-lasting cleaning and freshening thanks to its unique design and advanced formula.  The plastic cage keeps the product in place and allows water to activate the cleaner with each flush.  It freshens for up to 4 weeks!

    We have two bathrooms here in the Frugal Follies household.  One is the master bathroom, and the other doubles as the children's bathroom and the guest bathroom.  We keep the latter quite clean because guests need to use it and because I am in there with the kids often.  The master bath, on the other hand, isn't used as much, so it tends to get a bit dirtier.  So I gave the Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care a try in the master bath.  After a few flushes, I noticed that the bowl did seem cleaner and that there was a new, fresh scent.  I'll see if it continues to keep this toilet clean over the next few weeks!

    Would you like to try these products?  Look for them at your local Walmart or other national chain store, or check your supermarket or drug store for them.

    Or would you like to try them for free?

    Frugal Follies is giving away a set of three free product coupons for Purex Tropical Splash, Soft Scrub Advanced Surface, and Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care!  Three winners will be chosen for a total of 9 coupons given away.

    The Soft Scrub coupons are valid for any Soft Scrub product up to a value of $3.39 and expire on 12/31/13. The Purex coupon is specifically for Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash up to a value of $6.00 and expires on 12/31/14.

    To enter the giveaway, use the Rafflecopter below!  The giveaway is open to US residents 18 and older. The giveaway ends on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 11:59 pm ET.  If you are one of the winners, Frugal Follies will contact you via the Rafflecopter email you have provided.  If you do not respond within 48 hours, you will be ruled ineligible  to win  the  prize, and another winner will be chosen.  This promotion is in no  way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

    Good luck!

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    New coupons for April 29th

    Here are all of the newest printable coupons for April 29, 2013 - be sure to get the ones you want before they're gone!


    Coupons.com:

    Coupon Network

    Coupon Network:

    SmartSource

    Smartsource:

    Red Plum

    RedPlum:

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    Walmart's Value of the Day

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    Did you know that Walmart has a Value of the Day? I didn't!

    Each day, Walmart sets a very low price for a popular product on their site. Today, it's a personalized 11x14 Mom Canvas.

    Click on the graphic above to learn more about the Value of the Day!

    (This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.)

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    $300 Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway

    Learn more about Michael Phillip Cash's new book, Brood X, and enter for a chance to win a $300 Home Depot gift card (or PayPal cash)!

    Enter below, then leave a comment. Thanks!

    Welcome to the Brood X $300 Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway!

    Hosted by Giveaway Promote.
    Sponsored by author Michael Phillip Cash.

    Are you prepared for the invasion of Brood X? It's here and you need to get ready!

    Nothing will stop this 17 year swarm from happening. All humanity can do is hope that they will not stay around long.

    Introducing Michael Phillip Cash's new book, Brood X. It is available on Amazon and coming soon to online book stores near you. Now you can win a copy of Brood X and a $300 Home Depot Gift Card or $300 USD via PayPal to help you get prepared for the invasion!



    About Brood X:


    Seth is laid off from work. His wife Lara just found out they are expecting a baby this summer. Seth plans on documenting the entire pregnancy with his brand new digital camcorder.

    During an evening home watching television, the news reports that a swarm of cicada (Brood Ten) are expected to overwhelm the entire Northeast.

    Brood Ten is vicious and ready to invade.

    During a sweltering summer night, Brood Ten emerges and wreaks havoc with the electric grid, phone and cell service, wi-fi, food and water supply. Civilization as they know it is gone.

    Seth and Lara are thrown back to the stone age in their own home with trillions of cicada trying to deposit their eggs and breed.

    Will Seth grow up and take responsibility for his family? Or will the devastating bugs destroy humanity?

    About Michael Phillip Cash:


    Born and raised on Long Island, Michael Phillip Cash has always had a fascination with horror writing and found footage films.  He wanted to incorporate both with his debut novel, Brood X. Earning a degree in English and an MBA, he has worked various jobs before settling into being a full-time author. He currently resides on Long Island with his wife and children.



    Enter to win a $300 Home Depot Gift Certificate and a copy of Brood X.


    Complete the tasks below to earn entries into this giveaway.
    Refer your friends using your unique link at the top of the Rafflecopter for even more chances to win.
    One winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries to receive a $300 Home Depot Gift Card or $300 USD via PayPal and a copy of Brood X (English version).

    Open Worldwide.
    Ends at 11:59pm EST on May 12th, 2013.

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    Sunday, April 28, 2013

    Menu Plan 4/29/13: Delicious fish!


    Sea Cuisine fish fillets were on sale this week at Publix, and there's a $2.00/1 HIGH LINER® SEA CUISINE® product coupon for them, so I stocked up!  We'll be eating them twice this week because they are sooooo good!

    Here's this week's plan:

    Monday - Sea Cuisine Potato-Crusted Cod, salad

    Tuesday - 3 Can Veggie Chili over pasta

    Wednesday - Veggie Burritos

    Thursday - Sea Cuisine Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia, pasta with garlic and oil, salad

    Friday -  roast chicken, tabbouleh

    Saturday - black bean nachos (recipe forthcoming)

    Sunday - takeout

    See Menu Plan Monday for more menus!

    (This post is sponsored by Carson Thorn. C.E. Thorn, CPA, PLLC, a Raleigh CPA can provide you with assistance in all your personal and small business tax, financial, and business affairs — assistance that will improve your total financial well-being. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.)

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    Clean out your children's closets and make money!


    If you have lots of outgrown kids' clothes and want to make some extra money, but don't have the time to list things on eBay or bring the items to a consignment shop, this site is for you!

    Head over to Kindermint and sign up.  You'll be sent a free Mint Pack.  Fill it with the children's clothes that you want to sell, then send it back postage-paid.  They will total up how much they'll take for your clothes and send the money to you via PayPal or check!

    Please note you'll need to put down a $4.95 deposit via credit card to cover the Mint Pack in case you don't return it. You'll be refunded the deposit when you return the Mint Pack.  And if they don't wish to buy an item, they'll issue a Receipt of Donation for tax write-off purposes.

    Learn more about Kindermint.


    (This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.)

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    New coupons for April 28th

    Here are all of the newest printable coupons for April 28, 2013 - be sure to get the ones you want before they're gone!


    Coupons.com:

    Coupon Network

    Coupon Network:

    Red Plum

    RedPlum:

    SavingStar

    SavingStar:
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    Mother's Day coupons


    Looking for a great gift for Mom?  Check out these coupons so that you can save as well!
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    $125 PayPal Cash or Amazon Gift Card Giveaway


    My fellow blogger Stacy over at Stacy's Savings and Other Stuff has lots to celebrate, and Frugal Follies is joining in the celebration!

    Enter for a chance to win your choice of $125 in PayPal cash or Amazon gift code!

    Enter below, then leave a comment. Thanks!

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    Welcome to the Stacy's Savings & Other Stuff Celebration Giveaway!!


    Stacy's Savings & Other Stuff has hit a lot of milestones lately, and its all because of awesome fans like you! So to celebrate all of our fantastic fans, who make everything possible, we're hosting a huge giveaway! Many of our blogging friends are helping us to celebrate! It's a huge party all for YOU!

    Zany Dezines, Giveaway Jungle, and eWriters Central have joined me to co-host this event!

    One lucky winner will win a $125 Prize! The winner can choose between PayPal or an Amazon Gift Card!

    This awesome Giveaway starts at 8:00 PM CDT on April 28th, and ends at 11:59 PM CDT on May 28th!


    US & Canada Only, must be 18+ to win.
    See Giveaway Tools Widget for full terms & conditions.
    Use the Giveaway Tools Widget below to enter! GOOD LUCK!!

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    Friday, April 26, 2013

    Fresh Savings: Publix $25 Gift Card Giveaway


    Thanks to Publix and MyBlogSpark for sponsoring this giveaway!

    It's time once again to find savings on fresh foods at the Publix® Fresh Savings Event!

    Starting April 24th, shop the perimeter of the store and load up your cart with fresh delicious produce and meats. Then, head into the aisles to complete your meals with condiments and sides. When you purchase participating products, you can save on store brand items such as bagged salad, chicken breasts, eggs and fresh fruit. And before you head out to take advantage of the savings, be sure to download and print Publix® exclusive coupons at http://www.freshsavingsevent.com.

    But hurry — select savings on fresh foods are only available through May 8th. Share the news!

    See the in-store weekly ad for participating products and offer details.

    And to help you save even more on fresh foods, Frugal Follies is hosting a giveaway for a $25 Publix gift card!

    To enter the giveaway, use the Rafflecopter below!  The giveaway is open to US residents 18 and older.  The giveaway ends on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 11:59 pm ET.  If you are one of the winners, Frugal  Follies will contact you via the Rafflecopter email you have provided.  If you do not respond within 48 hours, you will be ruled ineligible  to win  the  prize, and another winner will be chosen.  This promotion is in no  way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

    Good luck!

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    Having trouble printing Smartsource coupons? Here's how!


    Are you having problems printing coupons from Smartsource.com or from Facebook or other sites that use Smartsource to deliver their coupons?

    (If you just want the solution, scroll down to the blue box below)

    I have been, and it's so frustrating!  When there's a great deal and a printable coupon is available, but you can't get it to print - what a big problem!

    The problem has to do with Java.  When version 1.7 of Java came out, it was declared to be insecure by no less than the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  Coupon Network and Smartsource both decided to move away from Java, but RedPlum continues to use it.

    But here's the problem I've had with Smartsource:  I upgraded my Java to version 1.7.  When I go to print a coupon, I get a warning that says that only the previous version, version 1.6, was allowed.

    So I tried to uninstall 1.7 and reinstall 1.6, but that didn't seem to do the trick all by itself.  I tried disabling Java but that didn't work, either.

    As a workaround, I found that printing with the Chrome browser used to work.  What would happen is that when I went to print, I would get the warning screen, but then there was a yellow warning bar at the top of the screen, saying Java is out of date: Update plug in or Run this time?  I found that if I clicked Run this time, the coupon would print.

    But then, I started having that warning bar appear and disappear really quickly, before I could click it.  So what to do now?

    I did a little research... well, a lot of research, and came up with the following workaround to get a Smartsource coupon to print in Chrome on a Windows computer:


    • Install Java version 1.6 on your machine.
    • Go to Control Panel, then click on Programs and Features and uninstall Java version 1.7.
    • Close all Chrome browser windows you have open.
    • Click on the Windows icon at the bottom left corner.
    • In the bar at the bottom left, type: Run
    • Choose Run from the Programs list.
    • In the bar next to Open:, type:
      chrome --allow-outdated-plugins
    • The Chrome browser should start up.
    • Go to Smartsource.com and select the coupons you want to print.
    • Click Print Now.
    • Click Print again.
    • The coupons should print!

    I tried this on the computers in my house and it worked on three different machines, but I haven't tried it on every type of computer.  Let me know if it works for you!

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    New coupons for April 26th

    Here are all of the newest printable coupons for April 26, 2013 - be sure to get the ones you want before they're gone!


    Coupons.com:


    Coupon Network

    Coupon Network:


    SmartSource

    Smartsource:

    Red Plum

    RedPlum:

    SavingStar
    SavingStar:

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    Thursday, April 25, 2013

    Spring Into Action with Swagbucks!


    Tomorrow is Friday! Time to celebrate, get pumped for the weekend and search your way to extra large SB bills. That's right, it's Mega Swag Bucks Day. Simply use the Swagbucks search engine for all your online searches, and you will have better odds of winning larger SB amounts starting at 20 SB and more.


    Swagbucks has another set of Collector's Bills out now to celebrate their Spring Into Action Promotion! It's a set of six specially-designed bills that commemorate different ways you can earn matching bucks from your new referrals through Spring Into Action. You can only win these bills through Swagbucks Search, and you have from April 22nd through the rest of the month to get all six - if you do, you get a 20 Swag Buck bonus automatically added to your account!

    I've used Swagbucks for three years, and so far I've earned over 60,000 Swag Bucks, enough to purchase over $660 in Amazon.com gift codes. You can do the same!

    If you don't do Swagbucks yet, join Swagbucks today and start earning points toward prizes like $5 Amazon.com gift card codes!

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    Free Pepsi Next and more!

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    Here are some freebies recently found by That Freebie Site!

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    Dr. Pepper 10 coupon and more!

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    Here are some new coupons recently found by Free Coupon Alerts!
    Check out the latest coupons at Free Coupon Alerts.

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