Multiple Mom's Money Musings

$104 Savings Today!

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:53:37 PST

$30 saved by getting 2 free antibiotics prescriptions at Stop and Shop
$4 by using promo code at Redbox for 4 free movie rentals
$5 at CVS by asking them to reimburse me for a coupon I forgot
$16 earned in ECB by using ECB, coupons and GC from transferred prescription
$12 by finding...

How to Save Money in the New Year

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:57:19 PST

Use Coupons Coupons can save you a significant amount of money during the year. You can find coupons for almost any product or store/restaurant in a multitude of locations such as the Sunday paper, printable on-line coupons, magazines, email coupons sent to when you register with...

My Baby Girl's First Pair of Shoes

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:03:17 PST

I was offered a free pair of Stride Rite Early Walker Sneakers for my baby 8 month old girl. Of course I accepted since it was free and my baby girl needs her first pair of shoes. I had no idea what to expect since the shoes were free. I was pleasantly surprised when the adorable brown...

How to Save Money During the Holidays

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:33:19 PST

The holidays can be a strain on the wallet with gift giving, holiday parties and hosting the holiday dinner. Here are a few tips to help you save money.

Food Shop at Other Stores If you are hosting a holiday party or dinner, instead of shopping at your local grocery store, shop...

Forgotten or Expired Coupons

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:36:12 PST

Nothing pains me more than to realize my coupon is expired or forgotten at home. If you forgot your coupon or have an expired coupon, here are some tips to prevent or correct this situation.

Preventive Tips:

Mark your Calendar If you have a great coupon or rewards coupon (such as CVS Extra...

Organize to Save Money

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:30:25 PST

Organization is a key component to saving money. Here are some tips to help you get organized.

Bills In order to avoid late fees, you have to pay your bills on time. Create a designated bill in-box in your home office or any area you frequent, as a reminder to pay your bills....

Walgreens and Rite Aid 12/1/08--SAVED $100!!!

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:55:17 PST

Walgreens and Rite Aid 12/1/08

Colgate Max Fresh toothpaste
$2.99, Get $2 Register Rewards
$1 off coupon from Smart Source 11/16
FREE after coupon and Register Rewards

Wrigley's Gum
.59 per pack with in-ad coupon
BOGO from Smart Source 10-5 (Use 2)
FREE 4 Packs (the math...

Rite Aid and CVS 11/23/08

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:31:11 PST

I went to Rite Aid and CVS today. About a month ago we lost our remote and have not replaced it yet. The Universal Remote is free after Rite Aid rebate, but of course it was gone. I asked the store manager if he had anymore and he said no but he would give me the more expensive...

Top 10 Reasons Why I Love the Library

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:35:28 PST

10. Everyone knows my name.

9. Where else can you only pay a 10 cent late fee?

8. Discounted Museum passes

7. A room full of toys my kids can play with anytime

6. Tons of free programs like story time and movies on the big screen

5. Book Sales

4. A place to...

How to Earn Money from Credit Cards

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:38:25 PST

Credit Cards are not for everyone. In fact the majority of money saving websites advises you to pay in cash instead of using credit cards. However, if you pay your balance in full every month, you can earn a lot of money from credit cards. Last year alone I earned over $700 cash back...

How to Find and Use Coupons

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:15:20 PST

Places to Find Coupons

1. Sunday Paper The paper has coupon inserts called Red Plum (RP), Smart Source (SS) and Proctor and Gamble (P&G)
2. Printable coupons The following websites have printable coupons: Coupons.com, SmartSource.com, Red Plum.com, You can also find printable...

Drugstore Shopping Tips

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:51:31 PST

You can find great deals in the drugstores (CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens). Often you can find items for free or even earn money (if the store allows it) when you combine sales, coupons/in-ad coupons, rebates and Register Rewards (Walgreens) or Extra Bucks (CVS). Here are a few tips...

The Case of the Missing Receipt

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:49:02 PST

I cradled the receipt in the palm of my hand like a first place prize ribbon. Gazing at the paper, my Cheshire cat grin intensified as I dissected the sales, coupons, and rebates. My loot was worth $31.29 but I earned $1.25 when I bought it. The final step to solidify the deal required...

How to Lose Weight and Save Money

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:16:50 PST

Cook your own meals: The only way to truly know the calorie content of what you eat is to prepare the meals yourself. By cooking your own meals you can substitute for less fattening or lower calorie choices when necessary. Most recipes list calories, fat grams and other useful information...

Drugstore Gold Rush

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:30:43 PST

"Drugstores and for drugs," was the false assumption I believed until 2 months ago. My printer ink cartridge was empty. A friend informed me, you could refill cartridges at Walgreens. Typically I never even glance at the drugstore weekly flyers. However, I was curious about this...

Mailbox Jackpot

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:36:16 PST

Bills, unsolicited advertisements and catalogs are the banal materials found in my mailbox on a daily basis. Despite the predictable contents, the anticipation of retrieving the mail is one of the most exciting moments of my day.

When you play the slot machines, you never know...

Shopping Trips September 22, 2000--I Saved $100!

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:51:29 PST

All of these stores are within a 5 mile radius of where I live so I didn't even spend a lot on gas.

Stop and Shop

L'Oreal Shampoo/Conditioner
$3.99 Buy One Get One Free (BOGO)
Used 3 BOGO Coupons
Got 6 FREE saved $23.94

CVS

Nivea for Men Body Wash
$4.99, get $4.99...

Walgreens/Rite Aid Sept 17

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:20:21 PST

I went to Walgreens and Rite Aid today which are across the street from each other where I live so I also saved on gas. Here is what I got:

Key:
MC maufacturers coupon
RB rebate
Ad In ad coupon

Walgreens Sept 17, 2008

Garnier Hair Care 6 for $20 sale
...

Coupon College

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:49:18 PST

(Please note this is actually from last week so the sales are no longer valid--I wasn't able to write it up sooner.)

If I scrutinized my college papers with the same intensity I utilized for this week's drugstore circular, I would have graduated with straight A's. During the initial...

Shopping with 3 Kids Age 3 and Under

pedersoc@hotmail.com (Cheryl Maguire) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:33:00 PST

Residual pregnancy hormones are the most plausible culprit for my recent decision to bring my three kids, ages three and under with me to the store. In their entire life existence, I have never attempted this feat with my twins. One would deduce, adding a two month old baby to the...