BOGO Bargain

I stumbled across this deal at CVS the other day and happily left with 4 bottles of CVS-branded zyrtec for the price of 1 and a half bottles, as they were buy one get one half off. Plus the boxes were 100% free as they had an additional bottle attached. Ethan takes allergy medicine every day so this will is something we use!

I love sales!

I found a great open front cardigan at Kohl's, and as you can see, the price was right! You definately can't argue with 90% off. I can't actually remember the last time I paid full price for any piece of clothing, it's just the way that I am and it drives my hubby crazy!

Coupons!

No, I'm not one of those crazy women you see on TV buying 60 bags of cat food and they don't even own a cat. But yes, I do use coupons, and today I was a very happy woman to find 5 inserts in my Sunday paper! I only use coupons for the things we use, and with 3 of us in the house eating gluten free, it's more of Eric's food, and non-food items. One of the few exceptions that there seems to always be coupons for is yogurt, which is wonderful since I think Landon could eat it day and night. So I'm off to clip and read this week's sales papers!

Gluten Free Excitement

As I have mentioned before, my boys are gluten free, and since June of this year, I am also gluten free. Much to my excitement, I have discovered that Betty Crocker has started to convert some of their Hamburger Helper meals to gluten free. Finally a gluten free meal that is cheap, quick, and easy! Thank you Betty Crocker!

I was not compensated in any way for this post, I'm just a fan!

Ways We Save Money

I am going to start a list of ways we save money..

1. Cloth napkins , especially for the kids, since they tend to need several :)
2. Coupons Coupons Coupons, and not just for groceries, services as well (ie oil changes, haircuts)
3. CF light bulbs (they really cut your bill)
4. library books!
5. Dollar stores, Big Lots, Goodwill
6. pack lunches
7. accept hand me downs

Ah, enough for the day, this is just the beginning!

$3 for both boxes

You have got to love the sale section. All of this for $3! So far I have shredded zucchini and yellow squash ( I sneak it in recipes for added veggies) and made a batch of homemade applesauce. Some of the potatoes were also used tonight in Mexican casserole. Thats it for day 2!

WFMW - Kid's Detangling Spray

Okay, so you'll probably think I'm a big cheeseball, but I love using kid's detangling spray. I have naturally curly hair that can be absolutely horrible to brush. I don't want to admit how many times I have gotten a hairbrush or wide tooth comb stuck in my hair. After trying many salon products and winching at the prices, I picked up a bottle and gave it a try. For just a few dollars, I get the same results. Best of all, it's available at most drug stores, no more special (i.e expensive) salon trips!

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WFMW - Big Lots!

I used to be an avid Big Lots shopper. I will admit for the last 3 yrs while living in Georgia, I slacked off. The stores were either too far away or were so gross they made my skin crawl. Well, living back in Chicago, I have re-established my Big Lots love. There is one nearby, that I am in love with the deals. For example, Propel Water for 70 cents (bear with me folks, I'm trying to kick the Diet Coke habit, okay who am I kidding, let's say lessen the quantity consumed) I also stocked up on Johnson's Head to Toe Wash for 99 cents, which is a total godsend when your kids have sensitive skin. So that's what's working for me these days - Big Lots!



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WFMW - frugal tips

WFMW this week is all about frugal tips, my favorite. Well, I have had a crazy day today so this is going to be a quickie. My frugal tip is to purchase a plastic holder with dividers to store all your coupons in. My holder cost around $2 and was labeled as a check holder. Many others support this gigantic binder contraption, but with 2 small kids, who has a free hand to carry that into a store. My holder is small enough that it will fit in either a purse or diaper bag. I labeled the tabs to my liking with categories that fit my family.

For other great tips, visit Kristin at We Are That Family!

WFMW - coupon use website

I love to use coupons at the grocery store, but I often do not have the time to coordinate coupons with sale items for the best deals. Enter one of my new favorite websites.

Couponmom.com

You select the state you live in and the store you wish to match up the deals, and you get a list of sale items and the coupon that you can use for it. Best of all, its free! Right up my frugal alley. The downside is there is a limited number of stores for some states, but I hope they will be expanding soon.

For other great tips, check out We Are That Family.

P.S. I am not affiliated with Couponmom.com in any way!

WFMW - Greatest Tips Edition

One of my favorite WFMW Wednesday tips actually came from Shannon . Thrift store jeans. I love them! The price is right, and someone else already did the hard work and broke them in. If you have the time to look, you can find some true treasures. I have found several name brand jeans for $4.89 a pair. One such brand I was not sure of the name but I bought them anyway, brought them home and looked them up and they sold used on Ebay for $50. I totally won't be selling them though, they are my dream jeans! (You know the kind, the PERFECT fit). This has been a true frugal lifesaver to me as I have lost weight and do not have a lot of money spend on new clothes.

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Frugality - Cheap Entertainment

There is a serious abundance of squirrels around our apartment which Landon has named them all Jumpy. ( I don't have the heart to tell him that there is more than one.) The boys love to watch them and I have now found a way to get rid of stale bread. With DH still living in Georgia and the boys are gluten free, I cannot finish a loaf by myself.

Frugality - TV Vargas Style

Well, since we don't have the money to have cable, this is how we roll at the Vargas house. We are all about style with our digital converter box and the ever so fancy rabbit ears. I have not stooped to putting the flags on the antenna yet, but I'm close!