.50 Hefty Storage Bags

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Only .50 at Dollar Tree with Coupon.
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The Hefty Slider coupon has reset for a great deal at Dollar Tree. Products can vary by location.

Here is the Deal:

Buy (2) Hefty Slider Bags 15ct -$2.00
Less: $1/2 Hefty Slider Bags Printable (zip 77477)
http://www.coupons.com/alink.asp?go=13903xh2010&bid=1326900001
Final Price: $0.50 each!

Stock-Up on Laundry Detergent.

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Safeway Deal:
Always a good idea to stock up on good ol detergent!
All liquid Laundry Detergent is regularly $5.99 per bottle at Safeway but is on sale this week for $3.50. Use a $1.00 off one coupon to get a bottle for just $2.50.
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You can find the $1/1 coupon in one of the below places:

All Laundry Detergent, 50 oz $3.50, sale price through 2/25
Use $1.00/1 – All Laundry Detergent, 24 loads or larger (redplum.com)
Or $2.00/2 – All Laundry Detergent, 24 load or larger (facebook.com)
Or $2.00/2 – All Laundry Detergent (facebook.com)
Or $2.00/2 – All Laundry Detergents, 24 loads or larger from RP 2/9
Final Price: $2.50

Daily Frugal Fix | Don’t Buy just because it’s “on sale.”

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Number one frugal shopping rule:
Buy when the product is at its rock-bottom sale/clearance price, match-up coupons, and stock-up. This will save you tons of money.
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Don’t buy something just because it is on sale. First, ask yourself: Is it a good sale? Do I need it today? Do I have a coupon? Will it be discounted further soon? All good questions to ponder.
Every month, you will learn to recognize what items are at their ‘rock-bottom price’. About every 6-weeks items go on sale again. Once or twice a year, it hits a rock-bottom price…ding, ding, ding.
For the hardcore frugalist, this is a time to ‘stock-up’ and maximize on those saving.
For a recent example; after Valentines Day, candy/gifts are on sale. Match-up your coupons with the clearance candy and buy enough to last 6 months or more. What do you do with it? Freeze it. Then, when you NEED candy, you have it and you have it a lot cheaper than you would if you had to buy it at that moment. See what I mean? This shopping method can be applied to any item.
Obviously, if you are stocking up on shampoo or other essential non-perishable goods, you can store it in your stockpile or designated stock area. For self-care items, I usually watch when certain products I use go on clearance, I have a coupons for it, then stock up; if it is say, less than a dollar.
Furthermore, pay attention to your shopping habits. Pay attention to where you could be saving money in your budget. Pay attention to sales, circulars ads and stores in general. When you begin to have a conscience eye on how the stores sell and product cycles, you will then learn the ways of extreme savings.
Do you have a stock or something similar?

Check out this post on my personal stockpile:
https://generationfrugal.wordpress.com/2014/02/10/my-stockpile-after-couponing-after-3-months/


Olive Garden without the restaurant. It’s worth a gander.

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Olive Garden Copycat Sauce–It tastes soooooo good! I made it the other night, worth a try!
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Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce is delicious, but here’s how you recreate the flavor of their delicious sauce in the comfort of your own kitchen for a mere fraction of the price.

You’ll Need:
1 pkg Pasta (penne or fettuccine)
1 stick of butter
1 clove of minced garlic
1 pint of heavy cream
1 cup of fresh Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp cream cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper

Cook the Pasta al dente. (to your taste preference!)

While the pasta is cooking, Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for two minutes stirring constantly, then add in heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring constantly. Heat until the mixture begins to bubble along the sides, but do not boil.

Add in Parmesan Cheese, and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Continue stirring until the sauce is fully incorporated, but do not boil it as that will cause the cream to curdle.

Save on Checks, 2 boxes only $8.95 TOTAL. (I verified).

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**I personally just purchased these checks and it works, I just opened a new bank account, so this works out perfect.
http://www.4checks.com/home.aspx?SSAID=707506
4Checks: 2 Boxes of Checks for $8.95 Shipped (New Customers)

4checks is offering 2 Boxes of Personalized Checks for only $8.95 shipped!

Once you pick your check style, you will see a box to enter a Coupon Code. Enter DB4335 during and you will see that the price for 2 boxes of checks drops to $5.05. Handling adds $3.90, making your total $8.95 total!!
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Follow These Steps:

Choose your design from over 700 Check Styles.
Do not click any extra add-ons (unless you want them – extra charges do apply)
Add 2 Boxes to Your Cart
Enter Coupon Code DB4335 and the price drop to $5.05 for 2 boxes
Click “NO” for the EZ-Shield Option
Click on Free Shipping (remember, there is a $3.90 Handling Fee)
Final Price should be $8.95

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If you are a Returning Customer, here are some deals:

50% off Personal Checks with code DWF107
$10.00 off 4 boxes with code DWF108
Free Shipping & Handling on Personal Checks with code DWF106
Buy One Get One Free with code DWF109

Relaxing Epsom Bath Soak

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RELAX TO A RELAX TO A HOMEMADE BATH or FOOT SOAK, How to video:

A LOT of these items can be purchased at the good ole dollar store.

I Just made a super easy epsom salt, oil, lavender/vanilla soak for the bath or foot bath. Watch my 1 minute video on how to put it together.

I used:
2 cups lavender Epsom salts (walmart)
5 drops lavender oil (optional but I love lavender and it is relaxing)
A bit of Vanilla (scent)
Baby oil gel (enough to make salt wet)
Baking soda (gives fizz, optional)

Makes a great and fun gift, nice and thrifty. You can add food coloring also to give it a flare. You can decorate however you want and use any type of container. I used mason jars because the dollar store was closed!

BATH or FOOT SOAK, How to video:

I Just made a super easy epsom salt, oil, lavender/vanilla soak for the bath or foot bath. Watch my 1 minute video on how to put it together.

I used:
2 cups lavender Epsom salts (walmart)
5 drops lavender oil (optional but I love lavender and it is relaxing)
A bit of Vanilla (scent)
Baby oil gel (enough to make salt wet)
Baking soda (gives fizz, optional)

Makes a great and fun gift, nice and thrifty. You can add food coloring also to give it a flare. You can decorate however you want and use any type of container. I used mason jars because the dollar store was closed!

$1 HIP GIFT

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I made a cool, unique, and cheap gift. Once again, thank you Dollar Tree, I love you. You can be creative as you want with this project, and the result anyone would love. Basically, draw WHATEVER you want on your mugs. First in pencil, second in Sharpie marker. Then, It becomes permanent when you put it in the oven for 30 minutes on 350 degrees. Make a set for yourself or a friend, wedding gift, fill with candy or whatever! My husband and I drew these designs freehand.

My stockpile after couponing after 3 months.

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My Stockpile, I got all this free or cheap through couponing:
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I never thought I would coupon, let alone have a stock!

This is how I organize my stock. This is a sturdy 7 four by 4 foot shelf my husband made outside my garage door. It’s very handy. This is where we keep non fridge/freezer goods. This is just after starting 2 to 3 months ago!
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I have 7 people in my family so it comes in handy. We also have an extra fridge/freezer stocked too!
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You never know what will happen in this world, I say what’s the harm in being prepared…
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We are now working on a survival ruck sack from my husbands military time. That way we can throw it in the car for camping/ trips and we will also have it in case of emergency. I will be getting the items on sale or with coupons!

How do you store your stock?