Merry Christmas!!!

I just wanted to wish all of my readers a very Merry Christmas!

I hope you will all be spending the next few days with your family and friends. I am excited to go to my little brother's home for our Christmas celebration. He and his wife have invited all the family over to enjoy the day together.

I hope that each of you will hold dear the true meaning of Christmas. The day to celebrate the birth of Jesus, who changed the face of the world forever. God bless each of you!

Merry Christmas,

Riannon

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! - Day 12

Congrats to dolls123 for winning Day 12 of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

This Giveaway is Now Closed!

Welcome to Day 12!

It's a new day a new drawing for the last 2 items.

Here are the Items:

1. GONE!
2. GONE!
3. Renuzit Adjustables
4. GONE!
5. GONE!
6. GONE!
7. T-Bonz Dog Treats
8. GONE!
9. GONE!
10. GONE!
11. GONE!
12. GONE!

Here are the rules:

1. Leave a comment with which item you would like to receive.
2. Every day is like a new giveaway. If you don't win one day, be sure to come back the next for another chance to win.
3. If you win one of these 12 items, please don't enter for any more. This will give more individuals a chance to get something in the mail from me for the holidays.
4. Don't be surprised if I throw in some extras into the package when I send it to you. I won't guarantee it, but I just might.
5. Each day, I will place the name of the winner over the item they requested so you all know which ones are still available.
6. The winner will be chosen through Random.org and will be drawn every evening around 7:30 and posted here. An email will be sent to the winner and they have 24 hours to respond. If they do not respond, another winner will be drawn. There will be a drawing every evening from December 15-26. Good luck!!!
7. I will post a new post each day with the updates. This way the comments are reset and it will be easier for me to keep all the entries straight. So, be sure to look for the updated posts each night!

Here are the 5 great ways that you can get 8 entries:

1. Simply leaving a comment here will get you 1 entry.
2. Becoming a follower of this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
3. Subscribing to this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
4. Joining my Facebook page will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
5. Twitter my giveaway and get 1 entry. Be sure to come back here and comment with your twitter name.

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 10

Congrats to Melissa for winning Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Welcome to Day 10!
It's a new day a new drawing.

There is a new twist, for each friend you email about this giveaway or if you post it on your blog, you will be entered to win a $25 Restaurants.com voucher! You have to CC me on the email to your friend &/or email me the link to your blog post to be entered for this drawing. I will do this drawing on the 26th when I draw for the 12th item!

Here are the Items:

1. GONE!
2. GONE!
3. Renuzit Adjustables
4. GONE!
5. GONE!
6. Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer
7. T-Bonz Dog Treats
8. GONE!
9. GONE!
10. GONE!
11. GONE!
12. GONE!

Here are the rules:

1. Leave a comment with which item you would like to receive.
2. Every day is like a new giveaway. If you don't win one day, be sure to come back the next for another chance to win.
3. If you win one of these 12 items, please don't enter for any more. This will give more individuals a chance to get something in the mail from me for the holidays.
4. Don't be surprised if I throw in some extras into the package when I send it to you. I won't guarantee it, but I just might.
5. Each day, I will place the name of the winner over the item they requested so you all know which ones are still available.
6. The winner will be chosen through Random.org and will be drawn every evening around 7:30 and posted here. An email will be sent to the winner and they have 24 hours to respond. If they do not respond, another winner will be drawn. There will be a drawing every evening from December 15-26. Good luck!!!
7. I will post a new post each day with the updates. This way the comments are reset and it will be easier for me to keep all the entries straight. So, be sure to look for the updated posts each night!

Here are the 5 great ways that you can get 8 entries:

1. Simply leaving a comment here will get you 1 entry.
2. Becoming a follower of this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
3. Subscribing to this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
4. Joining my Facebook page will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
5. Twitter my giveaway and get 1 entry. Be sure to come back here and comment with your twitter name.

Here are the results from Random.org for Day 9:

List Randomizer
There were 6 items in your list. Here they are in random order:
Melissa - Baby stickers subscriber
Melissa - Baby stickers follower
Melissa - Baby stickers subscriber
laikilu - Renuzit Odor Neutralizer comment
Melissa - Baby stickers comment
Melissa - Baby stickers follower
Timestamp: 2008-12-24 02:51:17 UTC

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 9

Congrats to Sue for winning Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Welcome to Day 9!

It's a new day a new drawing.

There is a new twist, for each friend you email about this giveaway or if you post it on your blog, you will be entered to win a $25 Restaurants.com voucher! You have to CC me on the email to your friend &/or email me the link to your blog post to be entered for this drawing. I will do this drawing on the 26th when I draw for the 12th item!

Here are the Items:

1. GONE!
2. GONE!
3. Renuzit Adjustables
4. GONE!
5. GONE!
6. Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer
7. T-Bonz Dog Treats
8. GONE!
9. Baby Girl Scrapbook Dimensional Stickers &/or $5 Toys 'R Us Gift Card
10. GONE!
11. GONE!
12. GONE!

Here are the rules:

1. Leave a comment with which item you would like to receive.
2. Every day is like a new giveaway. If you don't win one day, be sure to come back the next for another chance to win.
3. If you win one of these 12 items, please don't enter for any more. This will give more individuals a chance to get something in the mail from me for the holidays.
4. Don't be surprised if I throw in some extras into the package when I send it to you. I won't guarantee it, but I just might.
5. Each day, I will place the name of the winner over the item they requested so you all know which ones are still available.
6. The winner will be chosen through Random.org and will be drawn every evening around 7:30 and posted here. An email will be sent to the winner and they have 24 hours to respond. If they do not respond, another winner will be drawn. There will be a drawing every evening from December 15-26. Good luck!!!
7. I will post a new post each day with the updates. This way the comments are reset and it will be easier for me to keep all the entries straight. So, be sure to look for the updated posts each night!
   

Here are the 5 great ways that you can get 8 entries:

1. Simply leaving a comment here will get you 1 entry.
2. Becoming a follower of this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
3. Subscribing to this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
4. Joining my Facebook page will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
5. Twitter my giveaway and get 1 entry. Be sure to come back here and comment with your twitter name.

Shopping on December 26?

I can't decide if it is worth it to me to go shopping the day after Christmas. What do you think? I really didn't see any deals yet that jumped out at me.

I will post a Mr. Linky here. If you see a deal that you think is great and worth going out for, please leave a comment or a link to a post about it here.

Kmart Deals for December 21-24 ONLY!!

• Keebler Snacks 2/$6. Use $1/2 MFG (RP 11/2/08 or 12/14/08). $6-1=$5/2=$2.50/1.
• Dunkin' Donuts Coffee $5.99. Use $1/1 MFG (P&G 11/2/08). $5.99-1=$4.99.
• Hershey's Kisses 3/$7 or $2.33 each. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 11/9/08). $2.33-1=$1.33.
• Russell Stover 12oz Assorted Chocolates or Creams $3.99. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 12/14/08). $3.99-1=$2.99.

FREE Movie Monday!!!

Here is the code for today's FREE movie:
EC22KP

Remember that you can get as many FREE movies with this code as you have credit cards. You have until midnight tonight to use this code before it expires. As long as you return the movies by 9pm Tuesday, you will never be charged a cent for these movies!

First time renting from a Redbox?
If so, use code:
DVDONME
before the code above and get twice the movies. You can then use each of your credit cards if you so choose and then use the same ones again with the code above and get a whole bundle of movies!

Walgreens Deals for December 21-24 ONLY!

• Whitman's Sampler Chocolates 10 or 12oz $9.99. Use $5.99 WC in ad pg.1 & $2/1 MFG (SS 11/2/08). $5.99-2=$3.99.
• Scotch Paper Cutter $4.99. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 12/7/08 or SS 11/23/08). $4.99-1=$3.99.
• Pringles $1.79. Buy 3 & use $.99 WC in ad pg.3 (will take off $2.40) & $.30/3 MFG (P&G 12/14/08). $1.79x3=$5.37-2.40-.30=$2.67/3=$.89/1.
• Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $3.59. Buy 2 & use 2/$4 WC in ad pg.3 & $1/2 MFG (SS 11/16/08). $3.59x2=$7.18-3.18-1=$3./2=$1.50/1.
• Duracell Coppertop Batteries 4ct AA or AAA, 2ct C or D, 9V $2.99 w/ WC in ad pg.4. Use $.75/1 MFG (P&G 11/30/08, 12/14/08 or RP 11/16/08). $2.99-.75=$2.24.
• DeMet's Turtles 3.5oz $.99. Use $1.50/1 MFG (SS 11/16/08). $.99-1.50=$+.51.
• Russell Stover Tin 12oz $9.99. Buy 2 & use (2) $1/1 MFG (SS 12/14/08). Get $10 ESR. $9.99x2=$19.98-2-10=$7.98/2=$3.99/1. (This is the same ESR as the Luminaries so if you already bought those, this is not a deal for you!)
• Reach Dental Floss 55yds $.99 w/ WC in ad pg.17. Use $1/1 MFG (RP 10/12/08). FREE after coupon.
• Reach Prevent Crystal Clean Toothbrush $.99. Buy 2 & use B1G1 MFG. $.99/2=$.50/1.
• Accu-Check Aviva or Compact Blood Glucose Monitor $9.99. Get $9.99 MIR. FREE after MIR.
• Nature Made Vitamins or Supplements B1G1. Use $1/1 MFG (SS 9/28/08 or 11/2/08). Final price depends on what you choose.

RR Deals:

• Conair Gel Grips Ionic Styler Dryer 1875W $10. Get $10 RR. FREE after RR! (Note: This deal is only good Monday, December 22!)
• Hellmann's Mayonnaise 24-30oz 2/$8. Use (2) $.50/1 MFG (RP 11/16/08). Get $2 RR. $8-1-2=$5/2=$2.50/1.
• Gillette Fusion Phenom Power Razor $9.99. Use $4/1 MFG (P&G 11/30/08). Get $4 RR. $9.99-4-4=$1.99.
• Pepsi Products 4/$12. Get $3 RR. $12-3=$9/4=$2.25/1.

Courtesy of HotCouponWorld, here is the next weeks ad if you would like to preview it! I will post those deals soon.

$231.04 Worth of 103 Items for $65.33!

Since I was behind last week due to illness, I said I would combine my savings with this week. So here are both weeks. Everything in red is what I got for FREE!

Last Week:

Dierbergs Transaction:

1. 1 Daisy Cottage Cheese $3.
2. 3 Dierbergs Shredded Cheeses $2 each.
3. 1 Pevely Skim Milk $3.38.
4. 1 Pevely Whole Milk $2.39.
5. 4 South Beach Pizzas $2.75 each.
6. 2 Tenderbird Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Bags $5.97 each.
7. 1 Oscar Meyer Pepperoni $2.29.
8. 4.49lb Fuji Apples $4.40.

• Used $.30/1 MFG for Cottage Cheese that doubled to $.60/1.
• Used (4) $1/1 MFG for South Beach.
• OOP $40.98.
• Total before coupons was $44.40 - $4.60 in coupons = $39.80 + $1.18 in tax = $40.98 for 13 items!

Walgreens Transaction 1: (Not Pictured)

1. 1 Pedialyte Liquid $5.49.

• Used $1.50/1 MFG.
• OOP $4.13.
• Total before coupons was $5.49 - $1.50 in coupons = $3.99 + $.14 in tax = $4.13 for 1 emergency need item!

Target Transaction:

1. 1 Market Pantry Quick Oats $1.19.
2. 1 Snausages Snawsomes Dog Treats $2.69.

• Used FREE MFG for Dog Treats.
• OOP $1.24.
• Total before coupons was $3.88 - $2.69 in coupons = $1.19 + .05 in tax = $1.24 for 2 items!

Walgreens Transaction 2: (Only 1/2 pictured, my mom took the other half.)

1. 21 Walgreens Cough Drops 30ct $.99 each.

• Used $.39 WC which took off $12.60.
• OOP $8.77.
• Total before coupons was $20.79 - $12.60 in coupons = $8.19 + $.58 in tax = $8.77. I received a $5 RR for this transaction which made it $3.77 for 21 items!

Walgreens Transaction 3:

1. 2 Ragu Sauce $3 each.
2. 2 3M Scotch Tape 3ct Rolls $1 each.
3. 2 Carnation Evaporated Milk $1.50 each.

• Used (2) $.25/1 MFG for Ragu.
• Used 2/$3 WC for Ragu which took off $3.
• Used $.99 WC for Carnation which took off $1.02.
• Used $.50/2 MFG for Carnation.
• Used $5 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $.93.
• Total before coupons was $11 - $10.02 in coupons = $.98 - $.05 in tax (Yes, they paid me tax!) = $.93. I will receive a $2.20 ESR for the Scotch Tape which makes it $+1.27 for 6 items!

Walgreens Transaction 4: (Pictured with Transaction 3.)

1. 1 L'Oreal Age Pro Calcium $14.99.

• Used $2/1 MFG.
• Used $5 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $8.56.
• Total before coupons was $14.99 - $2 in coupons - $5 RR = $7.99 + $.57 = $8.56. I will receive a $16.49 ESR for this item which makes it $+2.93 for 1 item!

Walgreens Transaction 5: (Pictured with Transaction 3.)

1. 3 Sure Deodorant $2.50 each.
2. 8 Hershey's Chocolates $.50 each.
3. 3 Sudafed Sinus/Allergy 24ct $3.99 each.
4. 2 Maybelline Lipsticks $6.99 B1G1.
5. 1 Mead Envelope 100ct $1.19.
6. 2 Mean Envelopes 50ct $1.19.
7. 1 Pedialyte Liquid $5.49.

• Used $1.50/1 WC for Sure which took off $4.50.
• Used $.59 WC for Mead which took off $1.80.
• Used $.39 WC for Hershey's which took off $.88.
• Used (3) $1.50/1 MFG for Sudafed.
• Used (3) $1/1 MFG for Sure.
• Used $1.50/1 MFG for Pedialyte.
• Used $1/1 MFG for Scotch Tape (forgot to use it on previous transaction so she took it off this one for me).
• Used (2) $4/1 MFG for Maybelline.
• Used (2) $2 & $6 RR from previous transactions.
• OOP $4.38.
• Total before coupons was $39.52 - $25.18 in coupons - $10 in RR = $4.34 + $.04 in tax = $4.38 for 20 items!

Walgreens Transaction 6: (Pictured with Transaction 3.)

1. 4 Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent $6.99 each.

• Used $1.99 WC which took off $20.
• Used WGC for $2.48.
• OOP $6.
• Total before coupons was $27.96 - $20 in coupons -$2.48 in WGC = $7.96 + $.52 in tax = $8.48. I received a $5 RR for this transaction which made it $3.48 for 4 items!

This week:

Schnucks Transaction 1: (Not Pictured)

1. 2 Pillsbury All Ready Pizza Crust $2 each.

• Used (2) $.40/1 MFG which doubled to $.80 each.
• OOP $2.48.
• Total before coupons was $4 - $1.60 in coupons = $2.40 + $.08 in tax = $2.48 for 2 items!

Walgreens Transaction 1:

1. 1 Walgreens Amber Pill Holder $1.69 (store clearance).
2. 2 Lays Chips $3.79 B1G1.
3. 2 Russell Stover Chocolates $.50 each.

• Used $.39/1 WC for Chocolates which took off $.22.
• Used $6 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $.26.
• Total before coupons was $6.48 - $.22 in coupons - $6 in RR = $.26 + $.18 in tax = $.44 for 5 items!

Walgreens Transaction 2:

1. 3 Russell Stover Chocolates
2. 3 Image Arts Christmas Cards $1.33 each.

• Used $.39/1 MFG for Chocolates which took off $.33.
• Used $5 RR.
• OOP $.14.
• Total before coupons was $5.49 - $.33 in coupon - $5 RR = $.16 -$.02 in tax (Yes, they paid me the tax again!) = $.14 for 6 items!

Walgreens Transaction 3:

1. 2 Lays Chips $3.79 B1G1.
2. 1 Walgreens Amber Pill Holder $1.69 (store clearance).
3. 3 Russell Stover Chocolates $.50 each.

• Used $.39/1 WC for Chocolates which took off $.33.
• Used $5 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $1.62.
• Total before coupons was $6.98 - $.33 in coupons - $5 in RR = $1.65 - $.03 in tax (They paid me tax yet again!) = $1.62 for 6 items!

Walgreens Transaction 4:

1. 1 Energizer Recharger $7.99.
2. 3 Russell Stover Chocolates $.50 each.

• Used $.39/1 WC for Chocolates which took off $.22.
• Used $5 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $4.01.
• Total before coupons was $8.99 - $.22 in coupons - $5 in RR = $3.77 + $.24 in tax = $4.01. I will receive $5.50 ESR for Energizer & $5 MIR for Energizer which makes it $+.99 for 4 items!

Walgreens Transaction 5:

1. 2 Oral-B Kids Toothpaste $2 each.

• Used $1/2 MFG
• OOP $3.21.
• Total before coupons was $4 - $1 in coupon = $3 + $.21 in tax = $3.21. I received a $2 RR which made it $1.21 for 2 items!

Walgreens Transaction 6:

1. 2 Zooth Toothbrushes $2 each.

• Used $1/2 MFG.
• OOP $3.21.
• Total before coupons was $4 - $1 in coupon = $3 + $.21 in tax = $3.21. I received a $2 RR which made it $1.21 for 2 items!

Walgreens Transaction 7:

1. 1 Oral-B Kids Toothbrush $2.
2. 1 Oral-B Kids Toothpaste $2.

• Used $1/2 MFG.
• OOP $3.21.
• Total before coupons was $4 - $1 in coupon = $3 + $.21 in tax = $3.21. I received a $2 RR which made it $1.21 for 2 items!

Walgreens Transaction 8: (Chocolate gotten eaten before picture was taken.)

1. 1 Russell Stover Chocolate $.59.
2. 1 Marni Cranberry 10oz $3.
3. 1 SunMaid Raisins 18oz $1.99.
4. 1 Quaker Quick Oats 42oz $2.49 (store clearance).

• Used $.39/1 WC for Chocolates which took off $.20.
• Used $5 RR from previous transaction.
• OOP $3.14.
• Total before coupons was $8.07 - $.20 in coupon - $5 in RR = $2.87 + $.27 in tax = $3.14 for 4 items!

Victoria's Secret Transaction:

1. 2 Pink Shower Puffs $5.50 each.

• Used $10 off VSC.
• OOP $1.09.
• Total before coupons was $11 - $10 in coupon = $1 + $.09 in tax = $1.09 for 2 items!

These are the samples I received in the mail the last couple weeks! Lots of goodies!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 8

Congrats to Tanya for winning Day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Welcome to Day 8!
It's a new day a new drawing.

There is a new twist, for each friend you email about this giveaway or if you post it on your blog, you will be entered to win a $25 Restaurants.com voucher! You have to CC me on the email to your friend &/or email me the link to your blog post to be entered for this drawing. I will do this drawing on the 26th when I draw for the 12th item!

Here are the Items:

1. GONE!
2. GONE!
3. Renuzit Adjustables
4. GONE!
5. GONE!
6. Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer
7. T-Bonz Dog Treats
8. Natural Temptations & Party Mix Cat Treats
9. Baby Girl Scrapbook Dimensional Stickers &/or $5 Toys 'R Us Gift Card
10. GONE!
11. GONE!
12. GONE!

Here are the rules:

1. Leave a comment with which item you would like to receive.
2. Every day is like a new giveaway. If you don't win one day, be sure to come back the next for another chance to win.
3. If you win one of these 12 items, please don't enter for any more. This will give more individuals a chance to get something in the mail from me for the holidays.
4. Don't be surprised if I throw in some extras into the package when I send it to you. I won't guarantee it, but I just might.
5. Each day, I will place the name of the winner over the item they requested so you all know which ones are still available.
6. The winner will be chosen through Random.org and will be drawn every evening around 7:30 and posted here. An email will be sent to the winner and they have 24 hours to respond. If they do not respond, another winner will be drawn. There will be a drawing every evening from December 15-26. Good luck!!!
7. I will post a new post each day with the updates. This way the comments are reset and it will be easier for me to keep all the entries straight. So, be sure to look for the updated posts each night!

Here are the 5 great ways that you can get 8 entries:

1. Simply leaving a comment here will get you 1 entry.
2. Becoming a follower of this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
3. Subscribing to this blog will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
4. Joining my Facebook page will get you 2 entries. Be sure to come back here and leave 1 comment that you did so.
5. Twitter my giveaway and get 1 entry. Be sure to come back here and comment with your twitter name.

Here are the results from Random.org for Day 6:

List Randomizer
There were 10 items in your list. Here they are in random order:
tanyab - razor follower
aquamarineleen - razor follower
slrdowney - razor comment
jfitzg18 - chocolates follower
jfitzg18 - chocolates comment
aquamarineleen - razor follower
aquamarineleen - razor comment
tanyab - razor follower
tanyab - razor comment
jfitzg18 - chocolates follower
Timestamp: 2008-12-22 02:47:38 UTC

Simply "Cycle" Saturday

I know, it is Sunday but this post is Simply "Cycle" SATURDAY. I had the opportunity to hang out with my best friend last night so I decided I would just put this post off until today. When you have a great friend that life prevents you from seeing a lot, you treasure the time you get with her!

This week, I thought we would talk about what to do with old wrapping paper. Since Christmas is this week, I thought this would be the best time to post this.

Here are a few things you can use old wrapping paper for:

1. When you receive a gift, open the package carefully as to not tear the paper too badly. If you are able to salvage it, wrap it back onto a roll and reuse it for future gifts. All you need to do is cut off the part of the paper that either ripped or has tape stuck on it. You will probably have to use it to wrap a slightly smaller gift next time.
2. Use it as a dust cover for your favorite book. If you have a book that you are reading or love and you would like to protect the cover a bit, just take your old wrapping paper, fold, cut and tape it to fit your book. Now you have a beautiful dust cover for your book. I used an old paper shopping bag for this book. I crinkled the paper a bit for a textured affect.
3. Make paper mache ornaments with it. If you like to have new ornaments for your tree every year like I do, this is the perfect idea. All you need to get is some Modge Podge or school glue, which only costs a couple bucks, cut your old wrapping paper into pieces and affix it to a plain ball ornament. This is great to do if you have a lot of small scraps of wrapping paper that are too small to wrap another gift with. I used school glue for this ornament & scraps of snowman paper. I finished off the re"cycled" look by using a twist tie for the hanger. It is still wet so it isn't on the tree yet!
4. Use it on a scrapbook page. If you have a picture of the gift you received in that wrapping paper, or the person who gave you the gift, it will make the memory all the more special.
5. Shred it in a paper shredder and use it for packing material. It is beautiful to use colored paper shreds if you are making a gift basket. It brings some color and festivity to the gift. When it is shredded, you will not be able to tell if it is holiday wrap or not!
6. Use it to label Cookie Jars for gifts. If you use jars like, empty spaghetti jars to fill with your cookie mix, this is a great way to cover the old labels without having to take the time to peel and scrap. It is very creative and leaves a bit of a personal touch. For this I used old Apple Sauce and Smuckers Preserves containers. I used a little ribbon on the Smuckers jar with the wrapping paper to cover the Smuckers logo on the lid.

I would like to hear some of your ideas. If you have used your old wrapping paper for anything else, leave a comment here and let everyone know your creative idea!