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Editor's Note

Welcome to the Mommysavers Newsletter!                                                                     5.19.2008

 

There is just one day left to enter our Blast from the Past contest.  If you're interested in winning a $100 Toys R Us gift card, give it a shot!  Here's How

 

I'm excited about what's coming up in June.  We've got another money saving tips contest, as well as fun new web videos on Garage Sales, Cleaning, and Decluttering.  Stay tuned!

 

Have a great week! 

 

Kim

In this Issue:
1. Editor's Note

2. Money Saving Ideas
3. What's New

4. Online Bargains + What's In Store

5. In Our Forums

6. Coupons and Freebies

 



Money Saving Ideas

Click to view originalNow's the TIme to Get Your Basil  Now is the time to stock up on basil plants.  I got these at Walmart on Sunday for $1.98 each.  Each plant has more basil than if I were to buy it pre-packaged in the grocery store!  Plus, it will keep growing all summer.  I just take cuttings as needed.  Basil is great for making fresh bruschetta, pesto, and using in pasta salads.  To post your basil recipes visit this link

-- Posted by Kim

 

Saving Money on Fuel  UPS has its drivers turn right instead of left when they plan their routes. It has saved them a ton in gas because most of idling is spent waiting for a left turn.  Plus, it also cuts down on accident risks, because you aren't crossing traffic like in a left turn.  -- Posted by jabberwockygal

 

More ways to save: Walk as much as possible. Take unnecessary stuff out of your car. Take your car in for regular maintenance (make sure air filters are clean). Plan errands for one day or when you are already out and about. Check to make sure your tires are properly inflated.  Drive a little slower.  -- Members ChickyHip and Happymom
 

Click to view originalUses for Vinegar  Clean hard water and lime stains off a showerhead by boiling the showerhead in 1 part vinegar and 1 part water. Or, tie a bag filled with white vinegar around the faucet/showerhead for overnight. -- Member HAPPY2BAMOM


I have little tiny ants for the first time and I have tried vinegar and new ones keep coming in. I spray everywhere I see the ants. I leave it there to dry and a little while longer here come more ants. I am using straight vinegar-no water added to the spray bottle. -- Posted by araefinn


Quote of the Day
"It isn't so much that hard times are coming; the change observed is mostly soft times going. "  -- Groucho Marx

 

What's New

Win a $100 Toys R Us Gift Card ...simply by finding the answers hidden in the Mommysavers Discussion Forums in our "Blast from the Past" contest (hint: use our "Search" feature to make it easy).  Runners-up will receive a VeggieTales DVD: Lessons from the Sock Drawer courtesy of Mommysavers.  HURRY, ends tomorrow!

 

Forget the Joneses: How Trudy Paid off a $5,000 Credit Card Bill Now that we've jumped out biggest hurdle it's amazing to see all the small things we've accomplished as well on the journey.  We did the Spending Freeze, which not only saved us a TON, but I was able to really clean out my stockpile and I forced myself to spend on groceries from there on out only what I could use coupons/sales and really worked hard to find THE best deals.   Read more...


Attention Facebookers!
Mommysavers is on Facebook! We've got some fun photos, videos, links and discussions on saving money going on: Join our Facebook Group Mommysavers

 
Online Bargains + What's In Store

 

Children's Place Additional 50% off select styles + 15% off code!  Lots of great finds under $5.

 

Click to view originalWhat's HOT at CVS this week?  Hear about all the CVS deals this week and what our members are getting for free (or nearly free).

 

Walgreen's Bargains  Use their register rewards program to save BIG.  Now, you can take care of rebates online.  Read how, and see what members are getting for free.

 

70% off or more on toys plus FREE Super Saver Shipping on $25 Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Spiderman and more.  It's a great time to purchase birthday presents as well as get a head start on holiday shopping. 


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In Our Forums

Mom of the Week: ChickyHip  Wendy is mom to Bob and Jamie (named after Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin).  She's also an avid coupon clipper and moderator on several of our forums.  Read more about her....

Random Acts of Kindness Forum  Send and receive Random Acts of Kindness (RAKs) to other Mommysavers Members.  Are you a cucumber fan?  Someone looking for a lift?  We have members who want to help you out - no strings attached. 

See which photos were added to our Gallery last week


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Coupons and Freebies

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