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I am so touched that these bloggers would come together to help our charity Save Lives Save Money. Help the Heart Paypal giveaway is brought to you by several bloggers who have put together enough money to have a giveaway and donate some money to SLSM. As you know our son was born without the left side of his heart, he is now 10 years old and healthy but has went through a lot to get here. It is our turn to give back, Funds will go to Save Lives Save Money.org.  Giveaway is open 5/23/12 at 4pm Eastern Time and will close 5/24/12 at 11:59pm Eastern Time. GOOD LUCK!

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My 7 year old daughter was less than pleased with the birds that keep eating her strawberries.   We put a few windmills in the garden thinking  the movement would scare them away… no such luck.  Frustrated that the birds are eating all her fruit she marched into the house, grabbed her manikin head and plopped it down to guard her strawberries.   Creepy yes… just a little.  But  crazy as it seems the birds stayed away.

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My daughter has had this white turtle neck hanging in her closet for 2 years now… and she has worn it once for about 20 minutes.  Before she yanked it off and declared it was strangling her.  It was obvious she did NOT like turtle necks, but I could not bring myself to  get rid a a brand new shirt that still fit her.

Weather is a bit crazy here in Idaho, cold one day and hot the next.  We were getting ready for church last week and my daughters spring dress was not enough to keep her warm in the cool spring breeze.  But the only jackets we had were more for play and looked silly with her formal dress. In a last minute desperate move I ran up to her closet, grabbed her turtle neck and a pair of scissors.  With my kids watching as if I had gone totally mad… they watched me cut a brand new shirt right in two.  I had no idea if it would work or not…. but I have to say it looked really nice. The stretchy fabric did not fray either, even after I washed it.

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It’s Back Till 5/31 — USE CODE: SPRINGFLING

Picaboo



It is that time of year again where you can get some awesome deals on photobooks! These are so popular! Now you can make one and get another FREE! At the bottom of this post you can see even more offers they have. Each photo book starts at $9.99 and up depending on size, options, and total pages.

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A Thrifty Mom collection of photobooks

To make a photo book like ours follow these steps:

  • Click here to go to Picaboo
  • Sign up for a new account (if you have already used Picaboo in the past, just use a new email)
  • Click on “Get Started” on the top right corner
  • download the photo editing application (we have used this dozens of times and have had NO issues with the application)
  • Upload your photos,
  • Create the pages you would like
  • Save your book
  • And follow the steps to go to checkout
  • In the coupon code box enter SPRINGFLNG to buy one get one free

These make the perfect gift for a loved one far away like grandparents, family in the military and even for your self!

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Do not forget to enter to win our current giveaway for a Might Max Cart… would make a great Fathers Day gift idea.

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Surfing wetsuitHeading to the beach this year? Or maybe a cold mountain lake or river? You need a wetsuit! But don’t spend so much you can enjoy your trip. At WetSuit Wearhouse they have 50% off of their close-out inventory. And get free shipping!

Rash Guards starting under $20

Wetsuit Jackets starting as $55

Wetsuits starting at $65

Kid’s, women, men, all different sports – you name it!
50% Off! Closeout Prices and FREE SHIPPING at WetsuitWearhouse.com!

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Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $50.20

 I was able to get it all for $10.90

This was 2 transactions each part of the save $5 instantly promo when you buy 10 items.  Each transaction I  bought 3 bottle of mayo, used 3 $1.00 off coupons and 3 double coupons, and 7 bottles of Propel.

Best Foods Mayo $2.99 when you buy 10 $2.49

Propel Fitness Water $1.00 when you buy 10 $.50

To view the full Albertsons Weekly Match Ups click here

Also check out the  twice the value coupon at Albertsons starting 5/20 

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Would you like to be part of our Look What I Made post? What have you been up to this week? Did you make a fabulous recipe, sew something new, turn a dumpster find into something divine? We want to see it!!! If you have a blog, online store or an Esty page and are looking for a way to show off your handmade, one of a kind items look no further. Or if you are creative and would love to share your how to DIY, or look what I made posts. You can link up for FREE. As an added bonus, each week we will select a few entry to be featured as  full post on “Look What I Made” on our site

Also don’t forget about our newest feature, our Market Place.  Where you can sell your items right here on A Thrifty Mom.com and you can list them for FREE.  Click here for more info.


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Before coupons or sale this would have cost $13.74

I was able to get it all for $3.30

Matt was at work and I had kids home so I made a SHORT trip to use a few twice the value coupons at Albertsons.

Albertsons has a Sizzlin Summer Giveaway coupon booklets at the front of the store.  Inside is a manufacture coupon for $1.00 off 2 Lindsay Olives matched with coupons you can get them for FREE if you buy 10 items on the Save $5 instantly promo.  BUT since I was shopping with kids and NOT thinking clearly I only bought 6 items…. making them $.50 a can (instead a free).  Oops.

Lindsay Olives $1.50

  • use the $1.00 off 2 coupon in the Sizzlin Summer Giveaway
  • also use a twice the value coupon (found in Sundays paper on the Albertsons ad)
  • Final price $.50 each (or FREE if you bought 10 items on the Save $5 promo)

To view the full Albertsons Weekly Match Ups click here

Also check out the  twice the value coupon at Albertsons starting 5/20 

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How many of you have the hottest kitchen gadget on your dream/ wish list?  THE Blendtec Total Blender a $599 value (ouch) but an amazing tool to have in the kitchen.  I’ve teamed up with nine other fabulous bloggers to offer one lucky reader a completely, free-shipped to your house Blendtec Total Blender.
You may be thinking, “What’s all this hype over a blender (valued at over $400)?” Let me just share with you some functions of this magical device (description from Amazon):
“Replace up to nine other kitchen appliances with this easy-to-use countertop blender–no need for a separate grain mill, juicer, bread machine, ice-cream maker, smoothie maker, blender, milkshake maker, coffee grinder, or ice crusher. With its powerful commercial-quality, 1,500-watt 3-horsepower direct-drive motor, the blender can handle almost any kitchen task. The all-in-one appliance makes smoothies, fresh juice, ice cream, milkshakes, cappuccinos, margaritas, soups, sauces, breads, dressings, salsas, and more. It can even turn ice to snow and comes with an ice-crushing guarantee.”
So,who wants to win one?! Just follow the instructions below by “liking” each blog and filling out the short form.






Fine print: Must be 18 years or older and a resident of the continental U.S. to enter. This giveaway is not affiliates with Facebook. The giveaway will end May 28 at midnight. Winner will be notified via e-mail within 48 hours and will have 48 hours to respond. If no response is received, a new winner will be chosen.

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