$10 Gift Card with $30 PG purchase at Rite Aid 3/7-3/13

I'm not sure exactly what audience I'm writing to right now, so will you please leave a comment and let me know if I need to explain these deals better? I'd be happy to go over basics, but I'm not sure who's interested.

2 packs of pampers $19.98

Use two $1.50/1 coupons from PG 2/7 or $1/1 coupon from the mail today!

1 Vicks Dayquil or Nyquil $4.99

Use $1.50/1 coupon from PG 2/7

1 crest toothpaste or oral B toothbrush $2.74

Use $1/1 coupon from PG 2/21

1 pack of pampers wipes $2.29

Use $.50/1 coupon from PF 2/7

Use $5 off $25 coupon (always hand this one to them first)

PAY:

$19+tax

RECEIVE:

$10 rebate for spending $30 on select PG products

$1 rebate on Crest toothpaste

$2 rebate on Vicks Dayquil or Nyquil

TOTAL: $6

You can get your total down even further if you have filler items (like the free coupons posted earlier). I broke my stuff into two transactions and used a $5 off $25 and $5 off $20 (video values) and my total came down to $3 after tax.

For a complete list of match-ups, see krazycouponlady.

$5 Clothes at Target

Print a coupon for $5 off a $30 clothing purchase at Target. This is a great coupon to match with clearance sales!

Thanks fabulesslyfrugal.com

Free Buddies Bars

On coupons.com there is a coupon (page 1 for me) for $1 off any Johnson's baby product. Buddies Bars (soap with a little netting around it) are regularly priced for $1 at Target and Smiths. My kids like these (we've even used them when we run out of soap) and they make great filler gifts.

Quick Love Note

I've never really celebrated St. Patricks day before, but it's a nice excuse for a little note to someone you love. Just print out a four leaf clover clipart from the internet, trace it on fusible web and iron it to your card.

Free Honey Walnut Shrimp at Panda Express

Darrell will like this one! Become a fan of Panda Express on Facebook and then click on the "what's new" button. It will bring up a coupon for a free entree of Honey Walnut Shrimp, valid on March 10th only. Coupon says one per person, so print one for everyone!

FREE Sunchips!

Become a fan of Sunchips on Facebook and they'll send you a coupon for a free bag of chips!

Art roll

Crayon Roll (Fits 12 crayons)

Materials:

• 12½”x5” fabric for outside of roll
• 12½”x5” fabric for inside of roll
• 12½”x6” fabric for pocket
• 12½”x5” interfacing
• 20” ribbon or 5” elastic
  If using elastic, you'll also need a button

Assembly:

1. Iron interfacing to the back side of the inside strip of fabric (12½”x5”).
2. Fold pocket fabric in half lengthwise, right sides out, and iron.


3. Starting at either end of your pocket fabric, measure in 1¼” and mark with fabric pencil. I only marked on the top of my pocket because my fabric design had lines I could follow. If your fabric does not have lines, you may want to draw the hole line from top to bottom to ensure straight sewing.
4. After marking the 1¼” line, mark every 1” all the way down. Your last pocket should be 1¼” again.
5. Place pocket fabric on top of (with the right side of fabric facing you), lining up raw edges at the bottom.
6. Sew pockets following your lines. Make sure to backstitch at the top of your pocket because this area will experience the most stress.
7. Fold ribbon in half. Place the fold of your ribbon along the right edge of your crayon roll. With tails facing inward. Pin in place.
8. If you are using elastic, fold your elastic in half, but place the two cut edges along the outer edge. You'll want the loop facing in.
9. Place outside fabric on top, right sides together. Pin in place. Sew around the outside with ¼” seam, leaving about 4” for turning.
10. Turn, trim corners, and iron.
11. Starting at your opening for turning, topstitch around your crayon roll.
12. If you chose to use elastic, put crayons in pockets, roll it up and mark where the button should be. Sew on button, being careful not to sew a pocket closed.

ENJOY! Dimensions for other "rolls"

Large Crayola Marker Roll (Fits 12 markers)
15½”x7” fabric for outside of roll
15½”x7” fabric for inside of roll
15½”x8” fabric for pocket
15½”x7” interfacing

When marking pockets, your first and last pocket should be 1 1/2", and the ones in between should be 1 1/4".

Skinny Crayola Marker Roll (Fits 12 markers)
12½”x8½” fabric for outside of roll
12½”x8½” fabric for inside of roll
12½”x8½” fabric for pocket
12½”x8½” interfacing

When marking pockets, your first and last pocket should be 1 1/4", and the ones in between should be 1".

Colored Pencil Roll (fits 12 colored pencils)
9½”x8” fabric for outside of roll
9½”x8” fabric for inside of roll
9½”x8½” fabric for pocket
9½”x8” interfacing

When marking pockets, your first and last pocket should be 1", and the ones in between should be 3/4".

P.S. Any suggestions for a better name for these things?

Yarn Ball Tutorial

What You'll Need:

• 1 skein 5 oz. Yarn (if you want a two-tone ball, you'll need two skeins of yarn, but you'll only use half of each)


• cereal box

Preparing the Template:

1. Trace a plate or bowl on the inside of your cereal box. Your outer circle should measure 8.5" across. Trace a cup in the middle of the larger circle. This should measure approximately 3.25" across. Do this twice


2. Cut out around the outside of the larger circle. Cut out the inner circle, so you're left with a doughnut shape.

Preparing the Yarn:

1. Pull out about 4 feet of yarn and fold in half (so you have about two feet of yarn). Set aside. You will use this to tie the ball together at the very end.
2. Roll yarn into several balls (usually about 5). Your first ball should fit through the hole in your ball template. Make each ball a little smaller than the first. If you are worried about the size of your balls, make the first one to fit through the hole, and then make the others as you need them when wrapping the yarn.

If you chose to use two colors, roll the two colors together into one ball.
If you are using two colors, you will only use half of each skein of yarn. Again, make about 5 balls, the biggest fitting snugly through the hole in your template, the next 4 each getting a little smaller.

Making your Ball:

1. Put your two cereal box templates together. If you have folds in your templates, make sure to offset them so you don't have a weak spot.
   
2. Start your yarn on the outside of your circle. Send your ball through the hole in the middle, and then around the outside. Continue wrapping yarn around template so you have a nice even layer of yarn all the way around your cereal box.
   
3. When your yarn ball runs out, cut ends so they are on the outer edge of the template.
4. Continue wrapping yarn around the template, until you have used your entire skein of yarn (or ½ of two skeins). Yes, this takes a while, so do it while you watch a movie!
   
   
5. Warning: This step sounds a lot scarier than it really is! You will want to have someone else around to have you help at the end of this step. Along the outer edge of your circle, push the yarn to each side so you can see the cereal box. Work your scissors in between the two doughnuts. Cut yarn along outer edge. Turn and continue cutting. Your yarn should stay pretty much in place. You'll want to hold it a little in the middle, but as long as you are not too waving it around, it will stay in place.
   
6. With your long string or yarn that you saved at the beginning, work yarn in between two layers of cereal box to the core. Now your yarn should pull away from the cereal box and should all be at the center. Wrap yarn tightly several times around your ball. I make my husband do this step so he can get it really tight. Tie two or three times. Again, have someone helping you with the tying so you can make sure your ball is tight.
7. Carefully pull off cardboard and shake your ball. Trim any strands that seem longer.

Enjoy!

A word of caution: You may occasionally have a strand of yarn fall out. Make sure your children are not intentionally pulling the yarn out, or it will become looser and looser.

Facebook Coupons

The only reason I have a facebook account is for the coupons. Lately I've seen a lot of them. Here are a few that popped up today.
Buy1Get1 Skittles
Buy1Get1Starburst
Free Vitamin Water

I love to keep these coupons around for when I need a filler item at RiteAid.

Thanks krazycouponlady.com and utahdealdiva.com

March Madness at Smith's

Smith's (and Kroger) is having a March Madness of sorts called "March to Savings". After you register play the game to see what you've won. I won a king size candy bar! Play everyday from now until April 6. The rewards are put on your Smith's card and next time you shop you can redeem your savings.