As Thanksgiving is coming near, stores are looking to lure you in.  One way that they do that is through rebates.  Promises of good savings from rebates is enough to get us in the stores.  The problem is that many times we forget to send in the rebates or the rebate has too many hoops to jump through.
There are some ways to make sure you get your rebate money.

1)  Make copies of everything before you send it in. My husband and I always make a copy of all of the paperwork.  This includes the papers we filled out, the receipt, …read more

Sometimes more than we’d care to, we have to tell our kids “no”.  They want a new dress, a new toy, to go out to eat, and to buy whatever they decide that can’t live without.  Raising kids can be very expensive and it’s important to realize that you can’t give in to their every request.  Not only will you put yourself into a financial mess, but you’ll also be depriving your child of important life lessons.
Telling our kids “no” is inevitable.  Here are some tips to make it a little easier.

1)  Use emphathetic and understanding statements. “I understand that …read more

Last week there were rumors swarming about Kmart having super double coupons this week.  The rumors turned out to be true. 

Across the internet there are mixed reports about which coupon special Kmart is running.  Some are saying it’s double coupons up to $2 and some are saying up to $4.  One person has said that some coupons are being tripled, depending on their value.  It seems the news varies according to your area.  I would say to call your Kmart for more information but it seems that in general their people are not very friendly.  It might be easier to just …read more

Wendy’s just sent me an email for a $1 printable coupon off a classic combo.  Come to find out, it’s a printable coupon that anyone can print using the brick coupon printer.

The coupon prints more than once.  Click here to print the $1 Wendy’s coupon.  Enjoy! 
The coupon has reached its limit. If you will sign up for email alerts at wendys.com, you will receive special offers and coupons.
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Restaurant.com is having a spring sale.  Get $25 dining certificates for only $4.  Simply enter the code SEASON at the checkout and hit “apply”. 

For those of you who have not used Restaurant.com before, this is a real website.  My husband and I have purchased many certificates from them.  The simple catch is that you have to spend more than the value of the certificate.  With a $25 certificate you have to spend $35.  It’s a great way to try out new restaurants though.
This offer ends Monday, April 13, 2009.

For today only, you can get a $2 printable coupon for All Small & Mighty® laundry detergent.  Hurry, because this fabulous money saving coupon ends at 11 pm tonight, April 6th.  After 11 pm, the coupon value will drop to $1.   
While you’re getting your coupon, please take a few moments to watch the videos on the site.  Melissa and Joan Rivers want to give more to their charities so they have made videos for viewers.  For each video that you watch, All will donate 50 cents to charities.  Watch Joan’s video to donate to Guide Dogs for the Blind or watch Melissa’s video to …read more

There have been lots of great printable coupons lately.  Here are a few more useful ones.

$1 off Coffee Mate Powder or Liquid Creamer - use the back button to print the coupon twice
$1.50 off any Woolite Products
$.75 off Spray ‘N Wash with Resolve Power 
$1 and $2 off Seventh Generation
$1.50 off any Resolve Carpet Cleaner
$1.50 off No Nonsense product
The Goodlife Recipe for dogs and cats – $1 off Snacks and Treats, $3 off Wholesome Recipes
Cesar Canine Cuisine – buy 2 entrees get 1 free
Coupons from Home Solutions – $4 off Lysol Neutra Air Freshmatic Air Treatment Product, $1 off Lysol Neutra Air …read more

Hello everyone.  If you’re a regular reader, then you may be wondering what’s going on around here.   Thrifty Mommy is now part of b5media’s lifestyle portal, Blisstree.
We may be at a new location and have a new look, but don’t worry; we will continue to help you save money.  Thrifty Mommy will still provide you with coupons, tips, strategies, recipes, sales, and many other ways to save you time and money.  Feel free to leave a comment letting us know any topics you’d like tackled.
We look forward to many more great conversations with you.

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Debt is not a tool; it is a method to make banks wealthy, not you.
Dave Ramsey

For many, money is tight this year.  That doesn’t mean that you can’t have a great Valentine’s Day.  Dismiss your expectations about what Valentine’s Day should be.  This is a day to make your mate feel special and to spend time one another. 
1)  Make a romantic dinner at home.  I don’t know about you, but in the past few years, I have given up on going out on Valentine’s Day.  It is not fun to go to your favorite restaurant and wait an hour or more to be seated.  It’s not romantic at all!  Instead, make a special meal at …read more