Christmas Crafts-1

The kids love to "help" me sew. In these they didnt exactly
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.

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 here.

ok first i cut out their handprints on iron on interfacing(not necessary but the OBV is slippery so it makes it easier)

Next I ironed the interfacing onto the wrong side of the fabric:

And cut them out:

Then appliqued them to the OBV pillowcase(i just used a zig-zag stitch on a regular sewing machine)

All done. The appliqueing took the longest.

Target Deals week of 12/7/08

Ok i see 3 good deals this week.

Keebler cookies are on sale for $2.50 each. Buy 5 get a $5 Target GC back
Use this coupon for $1/1 and pay .50 per box after coupons and GC!!!!

FREE Rayovac batteries
These are regularly found in the $1 spot at target. Use this coupon and get them for free!!!

FREE Air Wick Lumin Air Candles
Candles are priced at $4.99. Use the $5/1 coupon from the 12/07 insert and get them for free!!!

Britax 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:)
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=huc_ja_1_img/179-2142435-3823939?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B000YSNMG2&nodeID=&m

They also have the cow print for $59.

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.

*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.

Buy 4 Scented Oil Candles @ $2.50 each
Use 2 BOGO coupons available here and as peelies on some of the candles.
Pay $5 + tax and get a $5 gift card back (that can be used on more candles)

****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!!!****
This could be a money maker!!!!!

Publix BOGO Deals and Coupon Matchups 10/30-11/5

Quick Publix Facts:

• Publix will accept Internet Printable coupons(IP) up to $1 in value
• Coupons up to .50 face value will be doubled
• ALWAYS get a rain check if they are out of something.
• 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:)

Uncle Ben's Country Inn Rice BOGO -save up to $1.59
$1/2 IP coupon here

Barilla Pasta Sauce BOGO -save up to $2.75

Idahoan Mashed Potatoes BOGO -save up to $1.29

Nestlé Hot Cocoa Mix BOGO -save up to $1.99
.75/1 IP here

Pop-Secret Premium Popcorn BOGO -save up to $5.43
$1/1 GM peelie

Totino's Pizza Rolls BOGO -save up to $4.19
.35/1 IP here

Ore-Ida Steam 'n Mash Potatoes BOGO -save up to $3.99
$1/1 IP here
Buy 3 Get One Free Ore-Ida frozen potatoes coupon in Publix "Fresh, Flavorful and Frozen" booklet
Various $1/1 coupons out some from recent inserts and also blinkies on the freezer doors


More to come later......

Money Makers at Kroger

Glade Scented Oil Warmers 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!!!! $3.XX Money Maker

Fleischmans Yeast strips 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!!!! .91 Money Maker

Johnsons Baby Oil-small bottles 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!!!! .43 Money Maker PLUS you get an identical coupon back!!!

I got Tagged!!!!

mama2ce from Little People Wealth tagged me!!!!

7 Random facts about me:

1. 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....
2. I used to coach competitive gymnastics and miss it:(
3. 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.
4. I have been to Argentina and Mexico on missions trips and love experiencing other cultures.
5. I was on the puppet team at church in high school.
6. I have managed to save an average of 90% off our grocery bills just with couponing.
7. I have a form of anemia/autoimmune disorder that has stumped dozens of doctors for over 5 years.

7 People im tagging:

1. Deal Seeking Mom
2. Bearfoot and Pregnant - my big sis!!!!
3. The Thrifty Mama
4. Thats Just Nifty Thrifty
5. Dimely Design
6. Savvy Saving Momma
7. So Cal Saver