How To Give Your Home an Eco-Friendly Makeover on a Budget

by ahappyhippymom | 3rd September 2010

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to give your home a makeover without spending a lot of time and money to do it? Luckily, there are some easy and  inexpensive tips to provide that visual change that are also friendly for the environment. *Recycle* This can mean reusing any number of items around the [...] Read More

Hefty Money Saving Picnic Tips-Plus $1-off Coupon!

by ahappyhippymom | 1st July 2010

Hefty recently released a new video giving some great money saving picnic tips.  The “strong advice”  shows you how to have more fun at your family gatherings and is just in time for the 4th of July!  EXCELLENT!  PLUS, at the end of the video there is a link to download a coupon for a [...] Read More

Stock Up On Your Favorite K-Cups At Amazon.com

by ahappyhippymom | 10th January 2010

Amazon has some FANTASTIC deals on K-Cups right now.  This would be a good opportunity to stock up on your favorite coffee and tea brands such as Coffee People’s Donut Shop, Diedrich, Timothy’s, and Gloria Jean’s.  The K-Cups are on sale for  as low as $21 (pack of 50) on some  selected boxes, but if [...] Read More

Refresh Your Nest for Less – $35 In Savings

by ahappyhippymom | 29th December 2009

Home Made Simple wants to help you  ”Refresh Your Nest For Less!” Fill out the information located here to request your booklet by mail with over $35 in savings on great home care products from brands like Cascade, Dawn, Febreze, Mr. Clean and Swiffer. Available  to US residents only.  Limit one one offer per household. [...] Read More

Kmart Thanksgiving Bluelight Specials

by ahappyhippymom | 23rd November 2009

This weeks Kmart savings are running from Thursday to Sunday instead of the usual Saturday and Sunday:  I thought I would post them right away so you can plan accordingly. Bluelight Specials for 11/26-11/29 THURSDAY to SUNDAY from 1PM-6PM! · Kids Route 66 Graphic Tees $3.99 (Reg. $7.99) · Essential Home 7.5′ x 9.5′ Rug [...] Read More

Sneak Peek At The Walmart Black Friday Ad!

by ahappyhippymom | 19th November 2009

WOW have you seen the Walmart Black Friday Ad yet?  There is going to be tremendous savings going on between 5 am to 11 am Nov 27.  Last year I missed the sales,  but I am going to make sure I am at the door early this year since money is especially tight this year [...] Read More

Walmart Early Savings!

by ahappyhippymom | 19th November 2009

Check out this weekends Walmart savings! Starts November 21st! Walmart Serves Up a Week of Early Savings with Prices Like The Day-After-Thanksgiving Focused on bringing families tremendous savings this holiday season on entertainment for all ages, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) today announced that starting Saturday, Nov. 21, Walmart stores will introduce savings resembling the day-after-Thanksgiving prices [...] Read More

CardSwap.ca – Canada’s #1 Site For Discounted Gift Cards -iPod Touch Giveaway

by ahappyhippymom | 18th November 2009

I wanted to share some exciting news about the cool site Cardswap.ca with all my Canadian friends out in the blogosphere who might be looking to save or make a bit of extra cash this holiday season!  Cardswap.ca online marketplace  helps thousands of shoppers securely purchase discounted gift cards! You can save  between 10% to [...] Read More

This Weekend’s Kmart Bluelight Special Teasers

by ahappyhippymom | 18th November 2009

11/21-11/22 Bluelight Specials! * Home/All Frames 50% off (reg range $1-$29.99) * Boys and Girls Basic Edition turtlenecks $2.99 (reg.$7.99) * Home/All Cookware 40% off (reg. $6.99-169.99) “Don’t forget to follow @KmartDealsnNews and use the #KmartBLS hashtag for a chance to win every day!  For more info & rules: http://tr.im/KmartBLS. Good luck!” Read More

Freebies and Savings

by ahappyhippymom | 29th October 2009

Subscribe to the FaveCrafts Quick and Crafty email newsletter for free and receive the How-To Halloween: Decorating Ideas and Easy Crafty Costumes from Bloggers eBook Click Here 42 ways to reuse materials to create unique and amazing crafts. Seven chapters filled with ideas on paper, metal, plastic, glass, clothing and more. You can create wine [...] Read More

Save With Betty Crocker

by ahappyhippymom | 21st September 2009

Sign up to become a Betty Crocker member and save up to $26.15 in Betty Crocker coupons this month.  The coupons include… SAVE $1.00 ON TWO when you buy any TWO Whole Grain Total, Total Raisin Bran, Total Honey Clusters, Total Cranberry Crunch, Total Blueberry Pomegranate OR Total SAVE $.50 ON TWO when you buy [...] Read More

Freebies and Savings Roundup

by ahappyhippymom | 19th September 2009

Get a FREE Betty Crocker Potatoes sample when you sign up for the Dinner Made Easy newsletter.  Link. Free REMEDY Magazine and Product Samples at No Cost. Link Sign up for a FREE SUBSCRIPTION (6 issues) to American Baby Magazine. Link Register at PPGazette.com and receive free printable coupons, email newsletters and local grocery  store [...] Read More

Frugal Housekeeping Tips

by ahappyhippymom | 29th March 2009

Maintaining to keep the house clean can be expensive. Everyone wants to keep the house sparkling and free from bacteria but the costs of cleaning supplies can add up. Through some online research and magazines, I found a few creative ways to help minimize those costs. 1. Buy a multipurpose cleanser to replace the job [...] Read More

Green Tip Of The Day.

by ahappyhippymom | 24th March 2009

Tree-hugger, bark licker, granola pusher- Ive been called them all at least once in my life time. Most of the name slinging came from my own beloved family members who were not so thrilled of my green idealism. Taking an active role in protecting the environment can cause some severe opposition from anyone who is [...] Read More

Eating Right On A Shoestring Budget

by ahappyhippymom | 10th March 2009

I know personally the recession has put a pinch on what decisions I make while shopping in a grocery store. We are raising our family on one income so living within our means is important. But do we really have to sacrifice eating right? Healthy foods can be more costly but with smart shopping strategies [...] Read More