Taking surveys to earn points and get rewards.

I am a newer member to a network called Superpoints.  I have to say I love this site. It is a members only network where you earn points for doing things like taking surveys, shopping, watching videos and my favorite, The SUPERLUCKY button.  Depending on your level you get so many clicks of the button a day to earn free points.  The more people you have in your network the more points you can earn. You can earn points when they earn points.  To be a member you have to get an invite from a current member.  At the bottom of this post there are 4 invites.  They can only be used 1 time so if you use one please leave a message letting me know which one you used so that I can delete it.  When you first join you will have to confirm your registration in an email link.  Then you will have to completely update your profile to 100% (which will earn you points).  That will put you at a "basic" level.  Then you are free to start earning points and even send invites to anybody you know and get others in your network.  I am trying to get to the next level, "GOLD" which means I need a few more people to join my network. If you are interested in joining please use one of the invitations below.

Some of the rewards available are:
Paypal Cash
Home Depot Gift Cards
Starbucks Gift Cards
Walmart Gift Cards
Best Buy Gift Cards
Amazon Gift Cards

Here are some invitations:
1.  http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/zawjka
2.  http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/a3gwer
3.  http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/rrw2ow
4.  http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/17wsqu

This is a really easy way to earn free gift cards to use for yourself or as gifts.

If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment and I will try to answer them as soon as possible.

Thanks in advance for anyone that decides to join! (=

Saundra

Home Made Simmering Potpourri Recipe

I have been looking for recipes to make my own simmering potpourri and decided to take from a few different ones and make my own.  This turned out so good, my house has smelled wonderful all weekend.

(These are the amounts i used for a small pot, adjust the amounts for larger pots)

1 Tsp cinnamon
1 Tsp ground nutmeg
1-2 Tsp whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks (broken into smaller pieces)
5-6 slices orange
5-6 slices lemon
2 cups water (more will need to be added as it simmers)

Put all ingredients in a small pot and let simmer for as long as you like.  Keep an eye on on the water level, it will start to go down after a long period of time.  I put mine on medium heat just to get it hot and then I let it simmer on lowest setting for about 2-3 hours and then turned it off. It still kept giving off an aroma while cooling off. I left mine on the stove over night and simmered it again the next morning and it still had just as nice of a scent the next day.  This is the perfect blend of scents for the holidays.  You can also change up the ingredients or amounts to your own liking. My entire house smelled wonderful!

My Walmart Deals 11/11 $9.74

So, I was at Walmart to pick up a few items for doing some crafts (which they were out of) when I saw some deals I couldnt pass up.  They had a cart full of candy for REALLY cheap and I was making up goodie bags for my sons baseball team so it was perfect timing. (=

(2) Reeses 65ct ($8.48) marked down to $2.12 ea

(2) Starburst Gummie Burst ($1.98)marked down to $0.49 ea

(2) Twizzlers ind wrapped ($1.98) marked down to $0.49 ea

(1) Childs Play asst candy ($4.48) marked down to $1.12

(3) M&M's candy corn ($2.48) marked down to $0.62 ea

(2) Up2U gum ($1.28) - (2) MQ $1 = $0.28 ea

(2) First Aid kits (0.97ea) - (2) MQ $1 = FREE + $0.06 overage

(3) Mini Pumpkin 3pks sign said $1 but they rang up @ $0.02 ea = $0.06

Grand Total = $9.74 for $44.30 worth of items. 78% savings!!

Target Daily Deal $9 Tank Dress free shipping

Target is having a Daily Deal today for this Xhilaration Juniors Tank Dress. Only $9 and it ships free since it is a daily deal.  Sizes are XS - XL but are limited and this deal may sell out quick.

My Publix Trip 11/10 spent $36.73

$36.73

Todays shopping trip went pretty good I think.  I got a $3/$30 coupon in mail from Publix so I had that to help a little.  Here is what I got and how I did it:

(4) Rubbermaid 4pk containers 40% off $3.19ea - (2)MQ $2/2 = $5.65 or $1.41ea

(1) Snapware $2.79 - (1) MQ $2 = $.79

(4) Betty Crocker brownie/lemon bars BOGO @ $2.79 - (2) MQ $.75 = $4.08 or $1.02ea

(2) Reeses cereal BOGO @ $3.49 - (1) MQ $1/2 = $2.49 or $1.25ea

(4) Idahoan potatoes BOGO @ $1.33 - (4) MQ $1 = FREE + $1.34 overage

(1) Betty Crocker icing @ $1.50

(2) DelMonte veggies BOGO @ $1.39 or $.70 ea

(2) Hungry Jack pancake mix @ $.99 ea - (1) TQ $1 & (2) MQ $.55 = FREE + $.12 overage

(4) New York garlic bread sticks 50% off $2.79 - (4) $.40 =$3.38 or $.85ea

(2) Nestle Tollhouse cookie dough BOGO @ $2.99 - (2) MQ $.75 = $1.49 or $.75ea

(2) Smart Balance spread BOGO @ $2.89 - (2) MQ $1 = $.89 or $.45ea

(3) Philidelphia cooking cream @ $2 ea - (3) TQ $1 & (2) MQ $1 = FREE

(3) Smart Balance Milk @ $2.50 ea - (3) MQ $1.50 = $3.00 or $1ea

(2) Glade candles @ $2 ea - (1) PQ $1/2 & (1) MQ $1.50/2 = $1.50 or $.75ea

(8) Stayfree pads BOGO @ $3.35 - (8) MQ $1 = $5.40 or $.68 ea

(2) Scott 4pk T.P. @ $2.49 ea - (1)PQ $1/2 = $3.98 or $1.99ea

(1) Publix butter top bread $1.50

(1) Publix sandwich bread $1.07

I saved $101.05 in sales and with coupons

I spent $36.73

I saved 64%

My first "freezer cooking" weekend

I have been doing some reading on "freezer cooking" in order to help with hectic schedules and decided to give it a try.  With 3 kiddos that are in different sports and activities, I have been finding it harder and harder to find time to cook meals and have family dinners.  I decided to start off by spreading out my ideas of what to freeze into 3 afternoon/evenings. (unlike the "pro's" who get a week or more worth of meals done in 1 day.)

On day one I decided to start off simple and bought 4 packages of Martha White muffin mixes and cooked them all up with the "help" of my 7 year old daughter.  We decided to make these into mini muffins and I got about 75 mini's out of 4 pkgs.  I then made 3 dozen oatmeal raisin cookies from scratch.  I now have breakfast and snacks for their lunches for the next week. I then decided to make 2 family size Garlic & Herb chicken pasta meals.

                                                                                                           

Day two I made 2 meat loafs (not cooked, just prepped) and 16 breakfast burritos. For day three I made 15 "uncrustable" sandwiches and filled 15 water bottles with lemonade and tea for the kiddos lunches.  Now hopefully my mornings will be a little less hectic since i will only have to pack lunches instead of making them.  

My plan was to also make 2 French bread loaves but this was just a crazy, hectic weekend and I ran out of time and energy, but I hope to get a little more done this week while the kids are in school.  

Publix Trip 11/03 spent $48.48 for $125.60 in groceries

No picture of my deals today, it was just too crazy of a morning and I just wanted to get it all put away.  Thanks again to my friend and fellow couponer, Hronn,for shopping with me today. Shopping is just a little more enjoyable when you have a friend to chat with.  (We had a total of 5 children in tow with us too!) But all went smoothly and we all made it out in one piece. (=  

I had to break my order up into 2 transactions so that I could use both of my $3/$30 coupons, and this is what I got:

(2) Cinn. Toast Crunch BOGO @ $4.99 - (1) MQ $1/2 = $3.99 ($2 ea)

(6) Barilla Pasta BOGO @ $1.27 - (2) MQ $1/2 = $1.81 ($.30 ea)

(2) Chips Ahoy BOGO @ $2.95 - (2) MQ $1 WYB cookies and gal milk = $.95 ($.47 ea)

(1) Publix  5lb sugar @ $2.95

(4) Dentek floss picks BOGO @ $2.59 - (4) MQ $1.25 = $.18 ($.04 ea)

(2) Ziplock sandwich bags @ $2.19ea - (1) TQ $1/2 & (1) MQ $1/2 = $2.38 ($1.19 ea)

(1) Publix cheese slices @ $2.50

(3) Phili cooking cream @ $2.99 ea - (2) TQ $1 & (3) MQ $1 = $3.97 ($1.32 ea -  i had 1 more TQ's but i                

     dropped it in my car and didnt realize it until i was leaving, otherwise they would have been $.99 ea)

(2) 1 gal. milk @ $3.69 ea = $7.38

(2) Tic Tacs @ $1.09 ea - (1) $1/2 = $1.18 ($.59 ea)

(6) TGI Fridays for one BOGO @ $3.69 - (3) PQ $1/2 & (6) MQ $1 = $2.07 ($.35ea)

(2) Bakery donuts (for the kiddos being so good) = $1.58

(2) Tropican peach juice BOGO @ $1.99 ($1 ea)

(2) Country Crock shedds spread 2pk BOGO @ $2.15 - (2) MQ $.40 = $1.35 ($.67 ea)

(1) Publix deli turkey breast @ $5.99 lb = $5.99

(2) Green Giant greenbeans BOGO @ $1.25 ($.62 ea)

(2) Swanson Broth 32oz BOGO @ $2.69 - (1) TQ $.50/2 & (2) MQ $.40 = $1.39 ($.69 ea)

(4) Kool-Aid pkts $.20ea = $.80

(1) Hungry Jack pankcake mix @ $.99 - (1) TQ $1 = FREE

(2) Publix soda 2L @ $.89 = $1.78

(2) Publix butter top bread @ $1.50 ea = $3
(2) 7-UP 2L BOGO $1.89- (1) TQ $.50/2 = $1.39 ($.70 ea)

I got $125.60 in groceries for $48.48 I saved 61%