Thrifty Thursday - Have A Quickie

Most people know that I’m crazy about memes! So I’m starting another one - Thrifty Thursday! We all want to find ways to same some money (to pay for gas) so we all share our tips and tricks!

Todays Thrifty Thursday tip: Have a Quickie! Get your mind out of the gutter! I’m talking about a shower!

Opt for a five minute shower rather than a bath. A great way to reduce the amount of hot water you use is to take a quick shower instead of a bath. This will significantly cut down on hot water consumption, and it’s good for the environment and healthier for your skin!

My twitter Pal Crunchy Domestic Goddess has been holding a Five Minute Shower Challenge. She’s got over 100 participants (yes, including me). And I do admit, having done the challenge for a month now, I do notice a difference in my skin. The water bill didn’t come yet, so I don’t know about the savings yet. I’ve even convinced hubby to give it a try too! Join the challenge to save the environment - and save your pennies!

So, now it’s your turn. Share a Thrifty Thursday tip on your blog then come on back here and leave a comment with your link! Lets share our tips and some traffic

Friday Freebies 6/20

Wow it’s the first time in years that the Summer Solstice doesn’t fall on 6/21. Isn’t that an interesting little tidbit? Well here are some Friday Freebies for ya.

Own the phone that thinks. Get a BlackBerry(R) Thunder cell phone, FREE (with completion of program requirements).

Even pets deserve a freebie now and then. Surfers who participate in this campaign can receive free Milk-Bone dog treats. Email address required.

Who doesn’t like chicken? Surfers who participate in this campaign can receive a free $50 American Express gift card to go towards Popeyes Chicken. Email address required.

et 5 foundation shade settings in one. Surfers who participate in this offer can receive 1oz of Revlon Custom Creations Foundation free. Email address is required.

Free Senseo Coffee Pods:   Take a quick survey and you’ll receive a free bag of 16 or more Senseo pods.

Here’s your chance for a free Kitchen Aid Mixer!

Free Dog & Cat Food/Treat Recipe Ebooks Scroll to the bottom & sign up for the free eZine, get tips on cat and/or dog health care, behavior, new products, and money saving coupons and discounts in every issue and immediately receive 2 bonus ebooks free: “Pamper Your Cat - 100 Recipes For Your Feline Friend” and “Pamper Your Dog - 130 Recipes For Your Canine Friend”.

Free Vinegar Tips & Coupon Compliments of whitehousefoods.com, learn what all you can do with vinegar and get a free coupon to put your newfound knowledge to good use. [US Only]

Free Tide with StainScrubbers sample

Free Crayola Supplies Treat your kids ~ Get $100 of CRAYOLA Arts & Crafts Supplies. Crayons, chalk, construction paper, markers & more. The gift of creation is yours to give! Survey & participation required, see site for details. [US Only]

Free Child Safe ID Kit Request a free kit from childsafekit.com and store your child’s most important information in one safe place

Free Baskin Robbins Ice Cream! Click Here

Here’s a Tip To Save Some Time when you’re ordering your free samples and stuff… get free software to do the tedious stuff automatically. I use and recommend RoboForm, it’s easy to use and it has saved me countless hours over the last few years

Organizing for Vacation

I hope you’re preparing for a summer vacation! When packing, keep things organized with awesome containers and bags from The Container Store. Right now, there is free shipping on select Travel items! Shop now.

CVS Coupons

Checking my feed reader, our CVS Goddess Crystal posted today that CVS has released new coupons. So check your email. If you haven’t signed up for their email list, do so here. I haven’t received anything yet (hint hint CVS).

“As stated on the coupons, these are only to be used by those they are emailed individually to…” So i guess this means that we need to keep it real folks. Lets not take advantage of CVS - don’t post links to the coupons please.

Coupon Alert!

Be on the look out for Smart Source, Redplum and P&G Brand Saver inserts in this weekend’s papers! I’m going to be a clippin’ and a clippin’ this weekend!