today I may even let the 4 year old live through the night. She is making me crazy the last few days. Today she was outside playing and she told our new neighbors, "Mommy left me here alone. I am scared to be alone. Will you play with me until she gets back? I don't know when it will be." Well. Needless to say, my husband was in the doorway listening to this. I was upstairs changing their sheets. How nice of her to tell the neighbors that she is neglected and abandoned. This is after our store trip today. If the kids are good they go to the Dollar Store on Saturday. So, off we went. Within 3 minutes Gabby had stolen a carriage and crashed it into this huge Snuggle Air Freshener display. It took me half an hour to pick it all up and fix it. It has been a very long day with her.Here are some freebies I found. There are a lot more than I thought I would find. OHHH, I just have to tell you. Last post, remember I posted about the Hershey Bliss Party? I applied and I got chosen to host one..woohooo..free chocolate! Life is good.
Ok, sign up here for a free Choose to Know bracelet. It supports women in their fight
against cervical cancer.Here is a sample of Sweat Block deodorant.
I am scatterbrained. I mean to do certain things, I start to do them, get sidetracked, and forget. I am a Catholic (notice I didn't say good). I mean to pray nightly and thank God for my blessed life. What actually happens is I crawl into bed after a long day, say "Hi hon, gimme the freaking remote, CSI is on," and am asleep in about 10 minutes. You know what they say about the road being paved and good intentions.....Here's a free prayer cloth.
I love office supplies..much to the chagrin of my former employer..lol. Ah, I digress. Here is a free sample of sticky tabs.
Here is a neat one. If you sign up for their catalog they send you 3 free cigars and a free hat. I hate cigars. When I got caught smoking at 13 my Dad made me smoke an entire package of them as punishment. Can't stand the smell of them to this day. I still smoke, too. Thanks for the lesson, Dad!
Take the Pledge and get a free uniball pen. This pen makes it impossible for your checks to be washed and it keeps your signature safe. Good deal.
Here is a free reusable tote bag. It's for the tree hugger in your life..lol. It's supposed to cut down on waste so you might as well give it a try.
I have a free sample of Yogurt capsules..or something that resembles that. It's actually acidophilus pearls. It's good for you, so I don't recognize it.
Free coffee samples. You can also win a $5 gift card for signing up. I've said it before and I'll say it again..I love my Senseo. Sign up for free pods! Don't have a Senseo? Good Lord, go to ShareSenseo.com and get one. You have to pay $15 for shipping. Big Whoop..it's the best $15 you will spend all week.Okay. I'm going to do something a little different. Instead of packing my post this week with freebies, I'm going to give you some money saving tips. I love flavored creamer for my coffee. I like the Vanilla Cinnamon and my husband likes the Amaretto. It can get expensive. So, I found a few recipes on how to make it yourself..at a much lower cost! Here are a few of them!
Each of the following coffee creamer recipes can be stored for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. For each recipe, mix all ingredients in a glass container, and shake before pouring.
French Vanilla Coffee Creamer
1 can
sweetened condensed milk (also available in low fat)
1 1/2 cups nonfat
milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
Almond Orange Cappuccino
1 can sweetened
condensed milk (also available in low fat)
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 tsp
almond extract and 1/2 tsp orange extract for cappuccino.
Amaretto
1 can sweetened condensed milk
(also available in low fat)
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon
and 1 tsp almond extract
1 can sweetened condensed
milk (also available in low fat)
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 tsp almond
extract
1/2 tsp orange extract
Chocolate Almond
1 can sweetened condensed
milk (also available in low fat)
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 to 2 tablespoons
unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp almond extract
Chocolate Truffle Mint
1 can sweetened
condensed milk (also available in low fat)
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
3
tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon peppermint extract.
Now you have your cream for your coffee. How about how to save money on flavored coffees? Here's how to make your own and not pay expensive prices at gourmet shops.
Save money on expensive coffees by making your own. Add a drop or two of
vanilla extract and
vanilla non dairy creamer to your coffee for an expensive coffee taste. If you
really want to "walk on the wild side" experiment with different flavors of
extracts like hazelnut. Use a light hand and only a small amount because pure
extracts can be strong.You can also try adding a dash or two of cinnamon into your grounds, and brew your coffee.
Here's another tip....add a Vanilla Bean to a little jar of sugar let is sit a few days and you have Vanilla Sugar. Use on anything you put sugar in.
If you like coconut coffee you can add a teaspoon of shredded coconut to your coffee grounds before brewing.Thanks to the ladies at CafeMom who had these fantastic ways to stretch our dollars. Coffee is a huge industry. We should be able to save while enjoying it!
Ok..and my last and most coolest freebie of the week..Call ChaCha. Dial 1-800-2ChaCha and ask your questions. You will then receive your answer in the
form of a text message. It's...drumroll please...free. That's right..no charge. Totally smokin' deal! Try it, you'll love it. I tried it, loved it. Ok, Prince Nicholas and Princess-less-than-charming Gabrielle are finally asleep. I may get some searches in..woohooo. Until next time..Happy Saving!
