New Printable Coupons

Check out these new coupons! You can print them at Coupons.com.

Buy any 1 STAYFREE 14ct-24ct and Get One Free
$0.75 off HORMEL microwave meals
$1.50 off Ziploc brand containers
$0.55 off one Hillshire Farm Lower Sodium Product
$1.00 off Ziploc brand bags
$5.00 off any Weight Watchers Scale by Conair
$5.00 off on any Leapster Explorer learning Game
$5.00 off on any Leapster learning game
$0.55 off any one (1) DANNON DanActive 4 pack
$0.50 off ANY ONE (1) DANNON Light & Fit 4-Pack
$0.50 off 3 pkg or 1 BUNDLE PACK of KLEENEX
$1.00 off 2 JELL-O Gelatin, Pudding or Mousse 6pks
$1.00 off any Citracal
$3.00 off any Citracal and Bayer Aspirin Product
$1.00 off any One A Day and Flintstones™
$1.50 off any Bayer Aspirin product
$1.00 off any Flintstones™ Multivitamin Product
$0.75 off Wheaties or Wheaties Fuel cereal
$0.75 off Frozen Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits
$1.00 off Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$0.40 off Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads
$1.50 off Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entrée
$0.50 off Yoplait Kids Yogurt
$0.50 off Chex Mix Bars
$0.40 off Pillsbury Sweet Rolls
$0.30 off Refrigerated Pillsbury Grands! Biscuit
$0.75 off Yoplait yogurt
$0.50 off Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries
$0.50 off Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
$0.50 off Fiber One Chewy Bars
$0.50 off Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
$0.50 off Nature Valley Granola Bars
$0.55 off Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
$0.40 Yoplait Yogurt
$1.00 off Cheerios cereal
$1.00 off Any ONE (1) LACTAID Supplement Product
$1.00 off any LACTAID Ice Cream
$1.00 off ANY 1 Balmex Diaper Rash Product
$1.00 off Disney Childrens' Vitamins
$2.00 off Any 90ct FiberChoice Product
$2.00 off on any CoricidinHBP Product
$3.00 off any Afrin 12 Hour Nasal Spray
$1.00 off any Nature's Bounty Vitamin
$3.00 off 2 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers
$1.00 off Any ONE Weight Watchers Bakery Items
$1.00 off any Garnier Fructis Style Product
$.75 off any ONE package of Rhodes™ Warm-N-Serv
$1.00 off Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner

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Create Your Own Coupon Binder

Interested in starting your own coupon binder? Watch this quick one minute guide on what you need to create your very own binder! When you find a coupon you know you will use, clip it and file it away in your binder. Then, each time you shop, take your binder with you so that you will have your coupons handy. If you already have a binder, it's time to organize! Throw out your expired coupons and start fresh!

Read more about my coupon binder here at the bottom of the post.


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When NOT to Use Coupons

Coupons are great to use and can save you money. But did you know that coupons may also make you tempted to spend more money? I am a huge coupon fan and I continue to use coupons. I have saved a lot of money using coupons and there are several pros to using them.

There are also a few cons when using coupons.

*Try not to get caught in the trap of using coupons just because you have a coupon. If the coupon is for an item that you normally do not buy, throw it away or give it away to someone that will use it. You will be wasting money if you purchase items you do not or will not use, even if you are getting it for a low price.

*Many coupons are advertising junk food. Because I am a huge advocate of eating healthy foods, I recommend throwing away any coupons that help you save on junk food. The junk food may be cheap or almost free, but is it worth it to be unhealthy just to save a few dollars? Buying and eating junk food could end up costing you in the future: doctor bills, weight loss supplements, gym memberships, or even your life. Try to find healthy product coupons and stay healthy!

*Anytime you feel anxious, overwhelmed, nervous, or tired of finding and clipping coupons, take a break. There is no need to put your mental health in danger just to save a few dollars. It is ok to take a break for a little while and come back to it later. Just with any job, take a small "vacation from couponing" and come back to it later when you feel a bit more refreshed.

Coupons will save you money if used correctly. Clip coupons on items that you regularly use and stack manufacturing coupons with store coupons to save even more.

*If you have a hard time finding coupons for healthy and organic products, email your favorite companies by finding the "contact us" form on their homepage. Tell them that you love their products and that you would also love to receive a few money saving coupons. Some of the companies may not have coupons to offer, but it's worth the try. You can also sign up for company emails. Many companies send out exclusive coupons or coupon codes by email.

Free Coupon Book

Get a free coupon book  from Home Made Simple with over $35 in savings on P&G products.

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Deals at Moolala

Moolala offers an incredible deal from a local or online merchant every day. Each deal will save you 50-90% off retail. When you subscribe, these offers are delivered directly to your email inbox each morning. (If you prefer, you can subscribe to deals via Facebook or Twitter, and you can always see the latest deal at Moolala.)

If you receive an offer you like, you can purchase it easily online. The next day they'll send you a link to print your voucher. You then use the voucher to redeem your deal. It’s that simple! Best of all, these deals are brought to you totally FREE. There’s absolutely no cost to subscribe.

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Quick Meal Under Five Dollars

Do you need to cook up something healthy and quick? You can! Here is one meal idea for under $5.

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta: on sale $0.95 a box

Ragu Pasta Sauce: $1.67

No Salt Added Whole Kernel Corn: $0.39

Total: $3.01

Tips:

-Buy items when on sale, use coupons with the sale and save more.

-It's ok to skip out on the meat. Adding meat could mean adding another $3-$4 to the meal.

-When buying canned items, look for the "no salt added" label. Rinse canned vegetables or fruit to lower the sodium/sugar content and to wash away other added ingredients. Add your own seasonings.

Print Coupons and Earn Rewards

Each time you print a coupon through Swagbucks, you can earn 10 Swagbucks when you redeem the coupon at your local grocery store. After signing into your account (Swagbucks is free to join and you get 30 free Swagbucks), you can find the coupon section on the left side of the homepage under "Quicklinks > Ways to Earn > Coupons"

Each time you print a coupon through Inbox Dollars, you can earn 10 cents when you redeem the coupon. After signing into your account (Inbox Dollars is free to join and you get a $5 bonus), you can find the coupon section on the left side of the homepage under, "Grocery Coupons"

Swagbucks and Inbox Dollars are my favorite online reward programs. Save money using coupons and earn, too!

Make Money with Twitter

Do you love to use Twitter? SponsoredTweets may be the program for you!

1. Click the box above
2. Sign up
3. Set your price per tweet
4. Pick your advertisers
5. Get paid via PayPal

Sign up is easy and quick. You can choose sponsors that match your niche or areas of interest. Have fun tweeting! I love Twitter! Follow me on Twitter @frugalfreegal.

Follow The Frugal Free Gal

Welcome, 2011! It's a brand new year! If you have money saving goals in mind for the new year, be sure to follow "The Frugal Free Gal" so you can get the latest money saving tips, coupons, free samples, and the option to sign up for several free giveaways.  

My goal is to reach 2011 fans in each category by the end of the year: GFC, Facebook, Twitter, and Email Subscribers!

You can help out!

1. Join via Google Friend Connect (on the right sidebar)

2. Become a Fan on Facebook: The Frugal Free Gal

3. Follow me on Twitter: frugalfreegal
4. Subscribe and confirm by email (top right sidebar)

Be sure to come by often because you do not want to miss out on great deals and offers!

"Happy New Year and Blessings to All!"

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Pampers 10 Point Code

Enther the code F9779FYAHFJRYCN at Pampers Village  for 10 Points. This special New Year's code will expire on January 5 at 11:59 CT

My Points: 515

Do You Have Trouble Logging Off?

Do you find yourself on the computer often during the day? Do chores get put aside because you'd rather be online? Are you having trouble logging off to spend time with family? Let's face it. Online activities can be fun. But sometimes, they can become addicting and can be a huge distraction in your life.

I enjoy using the computer. My activities on the computer include:

1. Blogging and researching
2. Checking email and responding if necessary
3. Facebook and Twitter
4. Participating in forums
5. Online rewards programs such as Swagbucks
6. Banking and Finances
7. Reading blogs/commenting
8. Couponing
9. Editing photos
10. Looking up topics of interest

...and the list goes on. There is so much information available online that I do find it fun. However, I can admit that it is a huge distraction in my life and I want to take control of it this year, and I think that a few of you may feel that way, too.

During the new year, my goal is to "log off" more often. I am putting myself on a strict "personal" program that I have used before, but now I am using it daily. It's easy to do. I am using the "Timer Method." All you need is a timer of any kind. I prefer the old fashioned timer like you see below.

On days where we spend the majority of time at home, I am only allowing myself 30 minutes on the computer and 30 minutes off, and repeat this as often as I need to if I feel the urge to get on the computer. The only way this will work is to follow this strictly. As soon as your timer buzzes, stop what you are doing and log off. Walk away from the computer. Then, start tackling that to-do list, or spend quality time with your family.

For example, I set my timer for 30 minutes this morning for computer use. I was able to check and respond to emails and start this post. I was in the middle of this post when the timer went off. When the timer buzzed, I immediately got up, left the post to continue later, and went to take care of housework. I could have stayed on to finish, but knew that it could have taken another 30 minutes.

My biggest project that I needed to get done today was unpacking my suitcase from the holidays. Everything was scattered around my bedroom. When I set my timer for 30 minutes of cleaning time, I was able to tackle that huge task along with giving my daughter her snack, with time leftover. Most days, these tasks seem hard to tackle, but with the timer method, I am amazed at what I can get done when I am "timed."

I enjoy using the timer method and think that it may help anyone out there that is easily distracted by the computer. I would love to hear your methods on how you "log off" during the day. Please share by leaving a comment below.

I now have 15 minutes left on my timer now before its time to hang out with my daughter!