I love a Good Deal!

As I look for new ways to cut spending this year I came across Coke Rewards.  Every time you purchase a two-liter, 12-pack or 24-pack of Coke products you receive a unique code to enter online. I have participated in similar programs with Pepsi but never found the rewards (within reach) interesting enough to keep entering the codes.

With Coke they have a variety of rewards from practical to more silly.  Since my daughters birthday and Christmas are right around the corner, I have been saving up for some Shutterfly gift cards.  For a mere 120 points (approximately 6 12-packs) I can redeem for 12 Shutterfly cards.  This is just perfect since I typically order our cards from them anyways.

Last week I was able to design some cute, personalized birthday party invites and have them delivered to my house for just the cost of tax and shipping (around $2).  The Coke reward saved me approximately $7!  It's as easy as that!  

Tropical Lunch Box

Another Good Deal!


I made my weekly stop at my favorite new thrift store.  As my luck would have it, they were hosting a big sale.  In addition to the many great deals on clothes that I got I spotted this adorable, brand new L.L. Bean lunchbox.  My little peanut will love it!  It has zippered sides and insulation inside.  


Retail Price: $15.95
I Paid: $0.50


I Saved:  $15.45

Gardening

What a Surprise!

I have to admit that when I first saw this online at pinterest.com I made a scrunchy face and thought 'hmm...I don't know...".  Well, this weekend I decided to give it a try.  Instead of using a gallon milk jug I used a slightly smaller juice jug.  I convinced my husband to drill 6 small holes through the lid and just like that - it was ready to go.  To be honest, this was perfect for super quick watering of flowers or plants.  Instead of unwinding the hose or filling up my leaky watering can I just threw this under the sink inside and that was it.  I liked that it didn't drown the plants and that I could control what I was watering.  Sometimes with the hose or larger can you may end up over-watering or create a splash-back effect causing dirt to land on your plants.  Give it a try :)

Stylish Deal

My Snazzy New Polo

I stopped by one of my new favorite thrift stores last Saturday to load up on summer clothes for my little peanut.  While I was there, I decided to check out clothes for my upcoming vacation.  I ended up with a whole bag of clothes for us for only $10!  My favorite find of the morning was a very nice green Lacoste Polo shirt.  It was marked at $4.99 and 1/2 off that day!


Retail Price: $79.50
I Paid: $2.50


I Saved: $77.00

Weekend Project #2

Fancy Storage :)
I came across this idea on Pinterest and thought it would look nice in our living room to collect all of my peanut's toys that somehow end up ALL OVER.  The directions on the link below are pretty clear and easy to follow.  I would recommend starting this project after your little one goes to sleep as it was a bit difficult to measure and cut while she was trying to "help" me.  Needless to say, I put it aside and finished it after she went to bed.  This really didn't cost me anything to make.  We had the diaper box and I just used extra fabric that I had from a previous project.  In the directions, she glued the sides together.  I chose to sew them together so that the glue wouldn't stain the fabric.


http://designsbymke.blogspot.com/2012/01/lined-canvas-diaper-box.html

A Sweet Deal

While out Thrift Store shopping I came across this little workbench.  I picked it up for my little girl because I want her to have a wide range of toys (not just the girly stuff like dolls and teacups).  She enjoys playing with the tools, but mostly she likes to hide smaller toys in the storage compartment!

                                                   For My Little Handy-Girl
            

                            Retail Price: $24.99
                            Price I Paid: $3.00


                            I Saved:  $21.99

5 Years

                                           

Already?!?

My husband & I just celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary.  It has been a while since we've taken a big vacation and decided yesterday that this will be the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary.  I would love to take him to London and show him around all my favorite spots.  We have been saving our Hilton Honors points for years and have enough for 4-5 nights there.  Now I just have to save for the flight.  I've set up a $150 automatic transfer into our savings account every    week (on PAYDAY to be exact).  My hope is that by late summer we will have enough to not only fly out there, but see a show on the West End, take the train out to the country and even visit a friend of his in Scotland.  I can't wait!

Too Cute!

                                                For My Little Trend Setter

I'm all about finding cheap clothes for my toddler who outgrows her wardrobe every other season.  The thought of spending $30 on a shirt for her makes me a little nauseous...spending even $10 on a shirt for her makes me nauseous.  With that, we tend to stay away from "name brands" and stick to the basics.  Today while out thrift store shopping I came across this adorable little pink Ralph Lauren Polo shirt for $2.99.  It was A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.  The best part??  Today it was 1/2 off :)


Price I Paid: $1.50
Actual Price: $22.50


                                               I Saved: $21.00

Just What Every Girl Needs...

                                      ANOTHER Purse!
I know, I know...I need another purse like I need another hole in my head...but this was a REALLY good deal!  This morning I went to check out the highly recommended Clothes Mentor near my house.  Essentially they only accept gently used, high quality women's clothing and accessories.  Everything is current fashion and at deeply discounted prices.  I found two dresses that will be perfect to wear to work this summer but my most exciting find of the morning was the new Coach purse I picked up.  I.Love.It. 


     Price I Paid: $15   Actual Price: $293       
Price I Saved: $283 


For more information about Clothes Mentor, check out:
http://www.clothesmentormn.com/maplegrove

For My Sporty Little One

                                           Just in Time for Summer!

While out thrift store shopping this morning I spotted this brand new, adorable pink fielding glove with matching ball!  While my little one will have to wait a few summers to use it...I couldn't just leave it at the store.  Let's just hope she's right-handed ;)  Now we just need to keep our eyes open for a bat and tee!  For more information about Franklin Sports products, check out www.franklinsports.com.

Actual Retail Price: $19.99

Price I Paid: $3.99 

Savings of: $16.99 

Almost Missed It!

What A Deal!

I went out to two nearby thrift stores tonight.  I was just about to head home empty handed when I spotted the cutest snow pants out of the corner of my eye.  Why am I looking at snow pants in March when it is 60 degrees outside?  Because soon enough there will be 3 feet of snow on the ground again and my little one will want to be a part of that!  I picked up some brand new, super cute snow pants that will be perfect for next winter.  I was more than happy to pay $5.99 for them as they were already out of stock at local retailers and replaced with flip flops and swim suits.  To my delighted surprise I found out at the register that they were 1/2 off today!  


Actual Retail Price: $14.99
Price I Paid: $2.99


Savings of: $12.99 :)