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What Makes My Day Start Off Good? Read This!

August 22, 2011

So, in my Birthday Gal Starbucks Giveaway I announced this morning I asked you guys what makes your day start off good…this is mine:

Simple acts of kindness straight from the heart!

My kiddos decided to “make a party” for me (in their words) for my birthday today and this is what I woke up to! I shed some tears (I’ll admit it). When they do stuff like this it makes all the troubles of yesterday disappear and gives me hope for a beautiful today. Kids have a way of touching our hearts so innocently and that’s why I believe they are the greatest gift from God.

I have to tell you a little about the party they made ;) They used my zebra blanket as the table cloth because they know I LOVE zebra print (I thought that was adorable and very resourceful if I might add…I love how they think out of the box). They also used all the leftover party supplies from my daughter’s birthday party last month, some candy from my stockpile (I bought those for $1.00 per bag with the Starburst, Skittles, and Lifesaver deal I told you about last week) and they even put out my zebra cup I actually bought for myself on clearance a couple weeks ago and made me a birthday banner. So cute!

When I asked them why they wanted to make a party for me, my son (he’s 4) said, “Because I love you…even more than candy!” That’s a whole lot! Haha! My daughter (she’s 7) said, “Because we love you and wanted you to feel special like you make us feel special everyday.” Ohhhh…they totally warm my hearts!

I’m not sure who is coming to my party, but they have assured me we will have fun and even have some games to play! I’m looking forward to it!

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How to SAVE the MOST on Diapers Through Amazon!

February 4, 2011

Did you know that there are 4 ways to save extra money on Amazon Diaper Deals? Honestly if you are in need of diapers and if you combine all four of these saving strategies you will score some amazingly FRUGALICIOUS diaper deals!

Here is how to maximize your diaper savings on Amazon:

1. Sign-up for a FREE Amazon Mom account! Anyone can sign-up, not just moms! You will get 15% off select diapers and FREE 2-Day shipping on all your orders. Plus after your first order of diapers you will receive a $10 off coupon in the mail to use on a future order of diapers.

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2. Order your diapers using the “Subscribe & Save” option to the right of your screen. You will save a total of 30% off (15% for having an Amazon Mom account and 15% for choosing the subscribe & save option).
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3. Use an Amazon 20% off or $10 off baby store coupon. Just enter your “Promotional Claim Code” in the box during checkout. See my Q&A section below on where to find these coupons.

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4. Use Amazon Diaper Coupons from their website. There aren’t always coupons, but when there are you can save BIG! Be sure to refresh your browser a few times to see all the coupons available. Clicking on the coupon will automatically add it to your account and take you to a list of products that the coupon can be used on. Those products may or may not be the best prices, you can always check, but make sure you compare them with my list of the best Amazon Diaper Deals or check out the Amazon Subscribe & Save Page in Diaper Care.

YES, all 4 of these savings can be combined into one single transaction! Can you believe that?! It’s totally, honestly, really TRUE!

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It’s Q&A time! Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding diaper savings on Amazon:

Q: Where do I get Amazon 20% off or $10 off Diaper Coupons?
A: Believe it or not you can actually get these coupons for free in many places! Here is a list of places that have Amazon diaper or baby store coupons:

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Q: Can Amazon Baby Care Promotional Codes be stacked?
A: I wanna say, yes sometimes! I say this because there is always an exception to the rule and sometimes rules change. I have heard that YJ codes are stacking with coupon codes that begin with YT!  And I have also heard that on top of those two codes stacking they also stack with the $10 codes that are out there. Hey, my philosophy is it can’t hurt to try! The worst that could happen is they get rejected in your checkout process, right? Give it a try!

Q: I’ve already used an Amazon Diaper Coupon Code and I want to use more. Can I?
A: Yes! After your first order of diapers has shipped cancel your subscribe & save subscription and you will be able to make a new order using new coupons!

Q: Where do I find a list of Amazon Diaper Deals?
A: You can check out my list of the best Amazon Diaper Deals or check out the Amazon Subscribe & Save Page in Diaper Care.

Whew! Ok, I think that just about covers it, but if you have any other questions or if you want to share a diaper deal you found with the rest of us leave me a comment on my Coupon Gal Facebook Page, or email me! I love it when you guys share the savings!

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Coupon Gal is Two-Years Old Today!!

February 4, 2011

Today is My Two-Year Blogging Anniversary!

I can’t believe Coupon Gal is two-years-old today! I am so very thankful and honored to have all of you as my readers. I truly believe that sometimes we are destined to do things with our lives that we didn’t necessarly plan for ourselves and this is definitely one of those things for me. I LOVE what I do here on Coupon Gal and I couldn’t be more thankful to all of you who have supported me over the last two years with your thoughtful comments, sweet words of encouragement, and inspiration! I look forward to another year of fun, laughter, tears, friendships, and yes of course SAVINGS!

Thank you for being there for me! I think about my readers daily. Coupon Gal is not just something that I do, it’s a part of who I am!

~Christy~

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My Homemade Christmas Ornaments (Fun with the Kids!)

December 2, 2010

(A picture of our home-made ornamnet).
Kids Christmas Crafts!
 
Probably one of the greatest feelings I get is when see my kiddos little expressions when they have accomplished a goal, realized something new, or just had plain old fun giggling! I am a throw it together kind of craft person (that probably comes from my teaching days). I can create some kind of craft project out of bare necessities in the kitchen, from a craft store, or heck even from the ground outside! LOL!!
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First, let me start off by telling you about this family tradition we have that all started because of one of my friends parents. On the first Christmas my friend had after moving out into his own home, his mom brought over a bag full of ornaments (18 to be exact). She handed them to him to put on his tree…there was one home-made ornament he had made growing up to 18 years! I was pregnant with my daughter then and decided in that moment I was going to do the very same thing for my kids. I am a big sap, so yes, I had tears in my eyes when his mom gave those ornaments to him!
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While taking a walk one day, I noticed pine cones on the ground and thought to myself what a great ornament they would be. So, yes you can bet I drove over to the street where I saw the pine cones and I walked down the center and picked them up. I probably looked like a mad woman, but desperate times call for desperate measures (that’s where all the good-looking pine cones were). Seriously….I promise!
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Anyway, after bringing them home, we spray painted them gold and then I dug in my craft closet for some glue, glitter, sequence, and ribbon and let the kiddos have at it…no not really. I did guide them, but I also didn’t worry about the mess. You see…one thing I have learned is that messes take well to a vacuum, mop, or paper towel, so who cares! They are only little ONCE!! There is a country song that I absolutely love called Let Them Be Little by Billy Dean. I first heard that song when my daughter was about 1-year-old. It’s crazy how one little song changed my life in that moment! I LITERALLY stopped worrying about the mess she made and started enjoying our time together!
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I ramble wayyyy too much…sorry :) I wanted to share this craft project with you just in case you wanted some great holiday craft ideas to do with your kiddos while they are on Winter break. Here is what we did:
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Materials
  • Pine Cones (If you don’t have any in your area, Amazon sells a 1/2 lb. bag of Pine Cones)
  • Ribbon
  • Glue
  • Gold Spray Paint (you could also use tempera paint and paint them white)
  • Glitter, Sequence, or anything else you want to decorate them with. (I wish I would have used the Crayola Glitter Glue because it would have stayed on much easier!)
  • Hooks (I don’t really know what they are called, but Amazon sells them HERE)

Directions

  • Spray paint the pine cones and let them dry
  • Screw one of those metal hooks into the bottom of the pine cone
  • Attach a piece of ribbon to the metal hook
  • Mix 2/3 glue with 1/3 part water in a bowl
  • Have the kids paint the glue/water mixture in a downward motion towards the smallest point of the pine cone (I found that direction to work the best)
  • Sprinkle the glitter, sequence, etc. to decorate them
  • Allow them to dry

   
 

I hope you enjoy making this craft if you decide to give it a whirl. There are some great FREE craft sites out there! Just to name a couple, you can go to the following:

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Deals Do Arrive!!

September 8, 2010

 

I was so excited just now when I checked my mailbox and in it was my hair accessories that I got through the Cover Your Hair Eversave deal! Remember that one? They are sooooo cute!! I just love how bright all the colors are! The best part is I got all those for just $2.75 ea. including the tax and shipping costs!! These hair accessories sell for $5 – $8 ea. elsewhere!

Also, last week I got my $2.16 sandals from the JcPenny Shoe Deal I wrote about! I plan ahead because I truly believe it is the best way to save money, so these sandals are two sizes too big for my daughter right now, but guess what? They will fit her next Summer ;)

Did any of you get either of these deals? Ohhh…I sure hope so! I am sharing my pictures with you so that you can see these deals I write about do work and the stuff does come. If you are anything like I was in the beginning you are a little hesitant because it’s all so new and hard to believe or even a little too complicated to figure out. Well, I understand and I am here to help answer any questions you have. If you ever need clarification or help with a deal I have posted, just leave me a comment on that deal or on my Coupon Gal Facebook Page and I will respond as quickly as I can.

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