Written by MainelyMom on May 6th, 2010
When I was first beginning my couponing journey, I found this wonderful product called The Couponizer. It is a sturdy, spiral bound book with a generous pocket on each page to store your coupons. Oh, and did I mention that the book is sorted by categories?!
From their website:
The entire 6 piece system includes:
- The Couponizer® – 8″ x 5¼” booklet with 18 grocery coupon pockets, 4 generic
coupon pockets, 3 gift card/shopper loyalty sleeves, shopping pockets
- Shopping List – 20 page tear off list pad with cardboard backing
- CoupStacker – Pre-sorting mat color coded to match the system pockets
- CoupTracker – 15 page spiral bound list pad with cardboard backing
- Scissors – blunt tip
- Carrying Bag – clear vinyl zippered bag
I loved this product so much that I bought one for my sister in law, who also coupons. Both she and I have noticed an increase in our savings from using The Couponizer! And at $10.00, it won’t take long for your savings to totally pay for this amazing organizing tool!
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Written by MainelyMom on May 5th, 2010
I just became aware of a program called Read It Forward. Crown Publishing, by Random House Publishers, offers readers a chance to win one of 3 free uncorrected proofs once a month. This is simply an uncorrected paperback copy of the book. You simply enter your name and address for a random chance to receive one. Supplies are limited.
I received 2 books this week! “Claude & Camille” by Stephanie Cowell, and “The California Roll” by John Vorhaus. I just finished “The California Roll” and it was such a joy to read! A con man gets conned by a con within a con. I’m going to have to read it again to really sort out what happened (which is great for me, since I always read books twice)! The author invents words, such as “bafflegab,” which is the con man’s pitch to the victim, or “smook.” I just started reading “Claude & Camille.” So far, I am enjoying it. Claude is Claude Monet, and the story details both his struggle to become accepted in the art world, and his love for a woman named Camille. Both books are beautifully written, and both may have been overlooked by me in either the library or bookstore, since the topics aren’t usually ones I seek out. For this, I am glad! Through the Read It Forward program, I have already been exposed to two new styles of writing and two new authors!
Once I’m done with these wonderful, free books, I am going to Read It Forward by sharing them with another friend of mine who loves a good read.
Check it out here!
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Tags: books, free, frugal
Written by MainelyMom on April 27th, 2010
Key Bank is offering new business checking account incentives! Open a free checking account with an initial deposit of $25o and make 2 online bill payments. After 90 days, Key will credit your new account with $225! This is a fantastic deal! There is no minimum balance to maintain, and no fees. I believe the offer is good until the end of May. Contact your local Key Bank branch to learn more! Bloggers: Your blog is your business! MainelyMom opened an account this afternoon and I have already made one bill payment!
Key Bank is also offering new personal checking account incentives! Open a free checking account with an initial deposit of $50 and make 2 online bill payments. After 90 days, Key will send you an iPod Touch!! This is a fantastic deal! There is no minimum balance to maintain, and no fees. I believe the offer is good until the end of May. Contact your local Key Bank branch to learn more!
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Tags: bangor, brewer, financial, free, frugal, hot deal, Income
Written by MainelyMom on December 2nd, 2009
Every first Saturday of the month, Home Depot has a fun Kid’s Workshop. 9:00am-noon.
The Home Depot’s Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.
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Written by MainelyMom on October 28th, 2009
Every first Saturday of the month, Home Depot has a fun Kid’s Workshop. 9:00am-noon.
The Home Depot’s Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.
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Tags: Family, free, fun
Written by MainelyMom on September 30th, 2009
Every first Saturday of the month, Home Depot has a fun Kid’s Workshop. 9:00am-noon.
The Home Depot’s Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.
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Tags: Family, free, fun
Written by MainelyMom on September 28th, 2009
Leonard’s Mills: Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4 (10am - 4pm)
A perfect time to view the foliage of their beautiful forest while experiencing life in a 1790’s colonial village. Enjoy bateau rides, wagon rides, making homemade cedar shakes, and fresh pressed cider and more.
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Tags: education, event, Family, history, tour
Written by MainelyMom on September 8th, 2009
Leonard’s Mills: Saturday, September 12 (10am - 3pm)
Join the New England Blacksmiths for some fancy forging. The morning includes training by a master blacksmith. The afternoon offers demonstrations in the yard. Visitors get a chance to try their hand at this craft.
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Tags: education, event, Family, history, tour
Written by MainelyMom on September 6th, 2009
Friday and Saturday, September 11 & 12. At the Brewer Auditorium. Demos, live music, family fun!
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Tags: brewer, event, Family, free
Written by MainelyMom on September 2nd, 2009
Every first Saturday of the month, Home Depot has a fun Kid’s Workshop. 9:00am-noon.
The Home Depot’s Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.
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Tags: Family, free, fun
