Giveaway Thursday

It's Giveaway Thursday here at The Money Jar. I host a MckLinky here each Thursday so you can share your blog giveaways. If you are hosting a giveaway, please leave your link. If you know someone hosting a giveaway, tell them to stop by and leave their link. Thanks! Please keep giveaway links family friendly.

While you're here, be sure to enter my giveaway for a $5 Friendly's Gift Card. Giveaway ends 3/2/10.

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Swagbucks Is Turning 2

Thursday, 2/25, Swagbucks is turning 2 and they're throwing a party. But at this party they are the ones giving presents away. So if you haven't signed up with Swagbucks yet, tomorrow might be a great day to get started earning your Swagbucks. I've already earned enough Swagbucks this year to get $35 in Amazon Gift Cards and I'm closing in on another $5. This is one party I can't wait to attend.

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Thrifty Thursday

Shelly at Coupon Teacher hosts Thrifty Thursday on her blog. This week she is asking 10 questions to determine our thrifty habits. I thought it would be fun to join in.

1. Do you use coupons to save over 50% or more on your groceries?

Yes, my savings vary from 50-90%.

2. Do you reuse paper products like foil, plastic baggies, or plastic utensils?

Foil-no. Plastic baggies-sometimes. Plastic utensils-rarely use these but do reuse the ones we have.

3. Do you buy things like clothes, home goods, or entertainment items for full price?

Absolutely not. I actually became a bargain clothes shopper as a teenager, long before I learned to save money in other areas.

4. Do you eat out more than once a week?

I actually like to eat out but I'm working on it. We've had to cut back due to our current budget issues and hopefully the eating out less will stick. Although, I must say I enjoy being married to a restaurant manager. :)

5. Do you feel an obligation to take free samples or toiletries in hotels?

Not an obligation but I do usually take the shampoo and soap.

6. Do you send it more than one mail in rebate a month?

It varies. Some months I don't send any others I send several.

7. Do you feel an obligation or need to stop at every yard sale you pass?

I like to stop if I have the time. Generally my yard sale trips are planned though.

8. Do you recycle items on Freecycle or for money?

I've not used Freecycle since the move. We take our recycling to local collection areas. We "recycle" clothing, toys, etc. through yard sales, consignment sales, Craigslist & donations.

9. Have you lowered all your bills to the smallest amount you can pay for acceptable services?

No. We still have cable. We have a small package but not the minimal services. My husband still uses a cell phone contract service.

10. Have you figured out the best way to save money is to spend less and stretch all you have as far as you can?

Yes, I have. I have become less wasteful over the last few years and more and more fed up with our excess. We're letting it go!

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250 Business Cards Free

Get 250 business cards FREE from Vistaprint. You just pay shipping & processing. Choose from 45 design choices. Cards are printed on durable, premium grade card stock. These are a great way to promote your website, blog or other business. Go here to get your free business cards now.

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Food World Weekly Ad 2/24-3/2

My Food World doubles coupons up to .50 cents. They also accept Publix and Winn-Dixie coupons. Be sure to check with your local store for their coupon policy.


1/2 Price Sale
Black Angus Beef Steak-boneless ribeye, boneless New York and T-Bone steak $5.49 lb.
Prairie Fresh Baby Back Ribs $2.99 lb.
Prairie Fresh Semi-Boneless Pork Sirloin Country Style Ribs $1.04 lb.
St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs $1.99 lb.
DelMonte canned vegetables .59 cents
Premium Idaho Russet potatoes .49 cents lb.
Dole Just Lettuce, Greener Selection or Classic Romaine Salad 9-11 oz. $1.64
Crystal Geyser Spring Water 35 pk. $2.99 limit 2
Frito Lay Ruffles Potato Chips 9.5-10 oz. bag $1.99
Edy's Ice Cream 48 oz. $2.49 each
$1/1 Edy's Ice Cream 1/31/10 SS ($1.49 each)
Best Yet Frozen Novelties ice cream sandwiches, sundae cones or junior pops $1.39
Best Yet Instant Oatmeal 11.8-15.1 oz. $1.19
Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables 10-12 oz. .89 cents
.50/1 or $1/2 Birds Eye Steam Fresh 2/7/10 SS (FREE after .50/1 or .39 cents each with $1/2)

Best Yet Reclosable Storage or Freezer Bags 15-25 ct. .99 cents
Marcal Small Steps 4 roll bath tissue .69 cents
$1/1 Marcal Small Steps 1/31 SS (FREE after Q)
Electrix Soft White Light Bulbs 4 ct. .69 cents
Top Care Ibuprofen tablets or caplets 50 ct. $1.99
Close Up Toothpaste $1
Dove Bar Soap 2 ct. $1.99

10 for $10
Shrimp Kabobs 2.8 oz. skewer $1
Best Yet Pizza Blast Pizza 6.5 oz. $1
Imperial Margarine Quarters 16 oz. $1
Chef Boyardee canned pasta $1
$1/5 Chef Boyardee 1/10 SS expires 2/28(.80 cents each)
Maruchan Ramen Noodles 6 ct. pkg. $1
Valu Time Evaporated Milk 12 oz. $1
Gatorade 32 oz. $1
Top Care Mouth Rinse or Toothbrushes $1
Top Flight Boxed Envelopes $1

Meat
Choice Angus Boneless Beef Roast 25% off
All Fresh Ground Beef 30% off
Choice Angus Boneless Stew Meat $2.99 lb.
Choice Angus Beef Extra Lean Boneless Cube Steak $2.99 lb.
Prairie Fresh Center Cut Bone-In Pork Loin Chops $2.49 lb.
Prairie Fresh Center Cut Boneless Pork Loin Chops $2.99 lb.
Sanderson Farm Chicken Leg Quarters .59 cents lb.
Bryan Bologna 12 oz. $1.67
$1/2 Bryan lunchmeat 1/3 RP expires 2/28 ($1.17 each)
Bryan Weiners 12 oz. $1.67
Royal Premium Sliced Bacon 12 oz. $2.50
Tennessee Pride Sausage Rolls 16 oz. $2.50
$1/1 Tennesse Pride product 1/24 RP ($1.50 each)
Land O' Frost Bistro Favorites B1G1 $2 each
$1/1 Land O' Frost Bistro Favorites 12/6/09 RP ($1 each)
Southern Maid Smoked Sausage 1.75 lb. $2.50


Seafood
Fishin Medium Cooked Shrimp Buy 1 Get 2 Free
Fishin Bay Scallops Buy 1 Get 2 Free
Fishin Tilapia Fillets Buy 1 Get 2 Free
Fishin Large Raw Fish Buy 1 Get 2 Free

Produce
Hot House Grown Red, Orange or Yellow Peppers $1.50 each
California Broccoli Crowns $1.69 lb.
3 lbs. All Purpose Yellow Onions $2.49
Farm Fresh Endive or Escarole .99 cents
2 lb. Dole California Carrots $1.69
Washington State Grand Rose Apples .99 cents lb.
Driscolls Red Ripe Strawberries 1 lb. $2.99

Refrigerated
Minute Maid Simply Orange Juice $3
Dannon Yogurt 6 oz. cups .50 cents
$1/6 Dannon Light & Fit printable (.34 cents each)
$1/10 Dannon Light & Fit 2/21 SS (.40 cents each)
Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $1.67
.75/2 or $1/2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls 12/13 or 2/7 SS ($1.17 each with $1/2 Q)
Best Yet Cream Cheese 8 oz. $1.29

Frozen
McKenzie's Frozen Vegetables 16 oz. $1.67
Pictsweet Clear Bag Vegetables 20-32 oz. $2.50

Groceries
Maxwell House Coffee (excluding Decaf & Columbian) 10.5-11.5 oz. $2.50
Kraft Salad Dressing 8 oz. $1.39
Best Yet Olive Oil Extra Virgin 17 oz. $4.99
Chex Snack Mix $2
.50/2 Chex Mix 1/24 SS ($1.50 each)
.50/1 Chocolate Chex Mix if included ($1 each)
Starkist Chunk Light Tuna .75 cents
ValuTime Apple Juice 96 oz. $1.97
DelMonte Sloppy Joe Sauce 15 oz. $1.29

Household
Energizer Batteris 4 pk. AAA, AA, 2 pk. C or D, or 1 pk. 9V $2.99
.50/1 or $1/1 Energizer batteries 1/10 SS ($1.99 each)
Renuzit Adjustable Air Fresheners $1.25
B2G1 Renuzit Adjustable 1/10 RP (.84 cents each)

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

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Fave Frugal Read: Use Your Computer to Save Money

Christina at Northern Cheapskate has a great post listing some Frugal Computer Tricks to Save You Money. Be sure to stop by and discover new ways to make every penny count.

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Target Trip - Free Gillette Men's Body Wash

Thanks to the ladies over at Target-ing Monday, I went to Target to grab the Gillette Men's body wash deal. There were $4/2 Qs in the 2/21 P&G insert. Target has the 8(ish) oz. size of these for $1.99 which means you can get them free. Look near the end caps for these. I found them on a display near the end cap one aisle over from the rest of the men's body wash.

I bought:
4 Gillette Men's body wash $7.96
1 Skippy Natural Peanut Butter $2.04
1 Crisco sticks $2.37
1 Nestle semi-sweet morsels $2.39
1 Listerine Smart Rinse (travel size) $1.04(reg. $1.49)
Qs
(2) $4/2 Gillette Qs
$1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse Q
Used $5 Target GC
Total OOP: $2.39

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Free ZonePerfect Indulgence Nutrition Bar On Facebook

Be one of ZonePerfect's first 30,000 fans on Facebook and get a free sample of a ZonePerfect Indulgence Nutrition Bar. In addition, a $1 donation will be made on your behalf to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Go here to become a fan now.

Thanks, Snow White's Blog Shop!

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$5 Friendly's Gift Card Giveaway

One day I hope there is a Friendly's near me. Their menu looks absolutely yummy. There are so many things I'd like to try like their Asian Chicken Salad, Chicken Parmesan SuperMelt or one of their Lava Cake Sundaes. Mmmmmm!

If you do happen to be lucky enough to live near a Friendly's, be sure to sign up for their BFF(Best Friends of Friendly's) program. You'll get a free 3 scoop sundae just for enrolling. You'll also get birthday offers for you and your family and more.

Not sure if you have a Friendly's near you. Go here to find out.

Win It!

The fine folks at Friendly's were gracious enough to provide me with a $5 Friendly's Gift Card for one of my wonderful readers.

To enter this contest just leave a comment on this post. Easy-peasy!

Details:
Contest open to U.S. residents 18 years old and older only.
Contest ends at Midnight CST, Tuesday, March 2.
Winner will be chosen by random number generator at Random.org.
Winner must contact me within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: I was provided with a $5 gift card to giveaway. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Vegetarian Times: 1 Year Subscription for $7

Get a 1 year subscription to Vegetarian Times for just $7. That's an 84% savings off of the cover price. Go here to subscribe now.

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