Free Lotion at B&BW

Print this coupon to get a free lotion at Bath and Body Works.

Free Freschetta

Mark your calendars for 12 noon EST on August 4th to get free Freschetta!  You can sign up here for an e-mail reminder.  I'm sure these will go fast. 

Cloth Diaper Deals

Alpine Baby has Bum Genius Diapers 40% off.

Zulily has Trend Lab for 35% off. 

Keep babysteals.com and babyhalfoff.com on your list, as well, because they often have great deals on clothies!

Back to School Deals

Here are a couple more links for back to school deals.  If you find a good one, share it with your fellow Frugalistas!

A round up of several deals at Moms By Heart.

Another round up to check out at Surviving the Stores.

Zulily faves of the day

There are some really fund finds on zulily today.  It's not too early to get Christmas gifts and a fan favorite, Melissa and Doug, are featured on zulily today at great prices!  Zulily also has a new shipping policy that could help you out.  Make a purchase and pay for shipping and you can get free shipping on any other orders you make throughout that same day until midnight PST! Use coupon code COUREF2559 to get 10% orders over $30.

Free Book

If you were in my church this previous Sunday, you heard our Pastor mention a couple of books by Francis Chan.  Now you've got a chance to own one for free!  Head here to request your free copy of Crazy Love.

Back to School Deals

The season is already back upon us.  While some of you won't be starting back to school until after Labor Day, I know some schools are starting as early as the first week of August.  So here's where you can find some great information on back to school deals.

To see a list of when and what will be tax free in your state, check out this post from Faithful Provisions.

To see a list of Back to School specials by store, visit this post at Penny Pinchin' Mom.

I'll post more as I find them!

Is It Worth It?

I've decided to start a new series called "Is It Worth It" where I'll explore a money saving idea to find out if it's worth the energy/time/investment, etc.  I'll track how much time it takes, how much money you have to invest up front, and how much energy it takes to get the savings.  I'll compare that to the quality of the resulting product, because, as we know, just because you get a good deal on something doesn't mean it's quality.  Sometimes more effort or investment returns a much better product. 

My current project is making my own reduced-sugar strawberry jam.  So far I've invested about $7 for jars and $5 for strawberries.  If you have strawberries in your garden, that's another savings, though you would need to consider the initial investment for the strawberry plants and the time you've spent weeding and watering.  I'll report back when the jam has been finished and taste-tested!

Free eggs!

Get free Eggland's Best Eggs if you are on facebook.  Head here and follow the instructions.

Free Huggies Sample

Snatch a free Sung and Dry sample by heading here.  Sizes 3, 4, and 5 are available.

Free Shipping and Winnie the Pooh Sale

DisneyStore.com is having a sale on their Winnie the Pooh plush toys plus free shipping if you order any Winnie the Pooh item.  Just use coupon code: HONEY at checkout.

Wipes .02 each

Get this Amazon deal for Pampers SoftCare Scented Wipes 720 Countfor only $12.94.  Here's how:

First, make sure you are signed up for Amazon Mom if you have kids or are a regular caregiver for children. 

Head to the link for Pampers SoftCare Scented Wipes 720 Count after you have signed up and click on "Subscribe & Save" on the right side of the page.  You will receive 30% off, 15% for Amazon Mom discount and 15% for subscribing.  In addition, you get free shipping!  That makes these wipes come in at about $.02 a piece. 

BOBO 3 Scoop Sundae at Friendly's

Head to Friendly's and enjoy their A/C during these sweltering days.  While you're in there use this printable coupon for a Buy One Get One 3 scoop sundae.  Expires 7.24.

$5 for $10 to Dunkin Donuts

If you want to dunk your donuts, Saveology has a $10 gift card for only $5 to Dunkin Donuts available today under "National."  Enjoy!

Love it!

I'm lovin' this travel pillow that's on zulily today.  It even has a velcro strap to hold the paci!  Genius.

My other zulily faves of the day: 

Cool Shirt, Hot Price

Check out this cool McDonalds Vintage Japanese Red Adult T-Shirt.  If you like the vintage look and a great price, enjoy!  Only $3.95 with free Super Saver Shipping if you're an Amazon Prime member. 

Crazy Coupon Lady

http://allrecipes.com/Search/Ingredients.aspxThis week and last week are "Can Can" weeks at my local grocery store, ShopRite.  That means that there are some rock bottom prices on items that often have coupons to match them.  I use Living Rich With Coupons to get all of the great match ups.  I took a nice, long hiatus from couponing -and even grocery shopping for the most part- until the little one was 6 weeks.  Having a break definitely made it easier to jump back in with joy when the time came.

Though I may be a bit of a Crazy Coupon Lady, I have to admit that sometimes couponing makes me feel more like this:

Thanks, Jacqueline!

When couponing starts to drive you crazy, take a break so you don't get burnt out!  "But I have to use coupons to stretch my grocery budget," you say?  Well, try a little experiment for a week or two while you take a break.  Only purchase fresh produce (or use frozen you've already stock-piled) and milk/eggs for a time and head to those pantry shelves and get creative!  Instead of buying another $.16 box of pasta, use some other starch you have like instant potatoes, rice, couscous, or whatever random thing you have in that (hopefully small) stockpile.  Head to allrecipes.com ingredient search and enter in a few items you have on hand and find a simple recipe that matches.  Use what you have and take the chance to give your pantry, fridge, and freezer a good cleaning while you're not constantly adding to them.

At the end of the break, you'll be refreshed -ready and rarin' to go back to the fun of couponing.

Possible Free Marshmallows

Check your Kraft First Taste Account and see if you got a coupon for Free Jet Puffed Marshmallows.

Free Plush Pony

Head over here to the Kit Carson Riding Club to get your free plush pony!  Have it sent in your kiddos name or to a niece or nephew.

Target Black Friday

Target is having a "Black Friday in July" event.  If you are in the market for some of the items they are listing, there are some good deals + free shipping.  Use this link to get an additional $5 if you spend $50 or more.  Target does charge tax depending on the state you live in.

Here's their information on sales tax: Unless otherwise noted above, items are sold by Target.com, a division of Target Corporation, and are taxable unless shipped to Alaska or Vermont. Items sold by Amazon.com are taxable if shipped to Kansas, Kentucky, New York, North Dakota and Washington.