Christmas Break...

So you will not be hearing from me for the next 2 weeks or so. My husband and I are leaving tomorrow for our dream vacation...2 weeks in Paris and London:) We are so excited to go spend some time with his sisters and brother-in-law who are living in Paris as missionaries, and we are also excited to do some exploring in some places we have both always wanted to visit. Just an encouragement to all of you savers out there...it does pay to live frugally. This vacation is paid for already as a result of us living on almost nothing the past 6 months or so. It is nice to have something to work toward and now we get to enjoy the fruits of our labor:) I must admit, I did make a budget for our trip, but it is MUCH more generous than anything we've done before. I hope you all have a very merry Christmas with your families and will see you again after the new year!

Giveaways Galore!

'Tis the season for giveaways, and I will try to keep you updated on the ones I discover.
If you like to sew, go over to Burdastyle here and enter each day to win different craft books or items. You have to register for the site, but they have lots of great resources for you there. Today's giveaway is Betz White's new book Sewing Green

The Dave Ramsey 24 days of giveaways are still going on...Today's giveaway is $3000. I could sure think of some ways to use that! Go here to enter.

Hallmark Gold Crown Stores: $5 off any purchase!

Go here to print a coupon for $5 off any purchase at Hallmark Gold Crown stores. I was informed that they have wrapping paper for around this price so if you need some for Christmas presents, here's a great way to get some for free or almost free.
The coupon is good through December 24, 2009

Bloom Super Doubles

Through tomorrow, December 8, Bloom is doubling coupons up to $1.99. If the get the Greenville  Newspaper, there was a $10 off a $40 purchase coupon for Bloom last Wednesday  that can be used either at Bloom or Publix.

Nature Valley: Try me free offer

Nature Valley is offering a chance for everyone to try their dark chocolate and nut chewy granola bars. Buy the bars, go here to print out the rebate form, and send in the rebate form to get a check back for the purchase up to $3.39.
Thanks, SavingAndGiving!

Giveaways Galore!

Dave Ramsey is hosting 24 days of giving and is giving away different products/ money each day thru Christmas Eve! Today's giveaway is an Amazon Kindle. Go here to enter to win and find out more info.

MoneySavingMom is hosting 24 hours of giveaways and is posting new giveaways all day today for you to enter. She has some great stuff to giveaway! Go here to look thru the giveaways and learn how you can enter.

Social Darling Frock Giveaway at Grosgrain

Social Darling Frock GROSGRAIN GIVEAWAY!!!!

Free Aveeno Tote Bag

Go here to get your free Aveeno tote bag compliments of Martha Stewart Living Magazine...Hurry, this offer is only available while supplies last.
Note: You will have to wait 6-8 weeks for your bag to be delivered. I actually really like this because I sign up for lots of free samples and such and will forget about them. Then is fun to get things in the mail when I'm not expecting them:)

20% off Vera Bradley

You can get 20% off at VeraBradley.com by entering the coupon code 20offsale when you check out.Go here for more details.

Free Christmas Music from Amazon

From December1-25, Amazon.com is offering one free song download per day. If you miss a day, you can download the previous songs as well. So far they've had some nice songs. Go here to download your free mp3.

Monday Grocery Madness...finally!

So I may be the world's worst blogger. I do apologize for my extended absence...does the excuse that it's been the holidays make up for it? Ok well I am finally bringing to you the grocery deals from this week. We found some great deals at Publix this week but had to pick up some essentials not on sale:( at Walmart so that throws off our total a bit this week. However, we are good for those items for a while so hopefully I can find them on sale for the next time. I have pictures ready for you but the computer I am using today at work will not let me upload them so you will have to wait...so sorry.
Publix:
Total before savings/coupons: $39.22
Total spent: $10.71
Percentage of savings: 73%

(this pic includes the milk from aldis and the ham from wal-mart: thanks to my wonderful hubby for taking pics:)
Walmart: Total spent $17.67

Aldis: Total spent $4.38 (just had to pick up some milk as you will see in the pics coming soon)