Freebies and Coupons!

I have really become addicted to couponing over the last few months. At first, I didn't know much about using coupons, except the obvious, it'll save me money! After researching and learning some tips I have finally gotten it down. I'm no extreme couponer, by any means, but I have cut down the cost of our grocery bill and learned to save on just about everything we buy. I've also started signing up for freebies. One of the best places to do that is on Facebook. Just about every brand of everything is on Facebook and they offer coupons and giveaways. I went out Sunday to buy the paper so I could get the coupon inserts. Well lo and behold every Sunday paper in this town was sold out! Just my luck! So I came home and decided to ask on FB if anyone who gets the Sunday paper doesn't use their coupon inserts. I got a response from a super nice lady saying she had some from not only this weeks paper, but a few months worth! Cha-ching! I knew I was on a money saving mission then! She was nice enough to drop them off to me. She gave me 9 in total! How awesome is that??? Then today when I checked my mailbox I got excited all over again! I recently "liked" Tide over on Facebook and signed up for a free sample of the new Tide Stain Release. Little did I know, but what they called a sample was a whole bag! Wooooo hooooo! I'm so excited and can't wait to try these! Along with the bag was also a sample of Tide laundry detergent and a coupon! Go on over to Facebook and "like" Tide!

The SS (SmartSource) and RP (RedPlum) inserts that I was given! There was also a P&G insert with these as well. The P&G insert has so many great coupons that I just put the whole thing in my purse and keep it with me!

The AWESOME bag of Tide Stain Release and the sample of Tide detergent I received in the mail today! I will let ya'll know how I like it as soon as I try it out.



Here is a list of some great sites to check out that will help you with using coupons and scoring freebies.


1. Southern Savings and Deals
2. Passion for Savings
3. The Krazy Coupon Lady -As seen on TLC
4. Smart Couponing

Easy DIY Napkin Rings

Hey everyone! As you all know I'm all about inexpensive home decor and easy diy home decor. It doesn't get much easier than these napkin rings! The best part is they're completely customizable to your decor. You can make a set for every holiday, everyday decor, or as a gift.

Supplies

Cardboard tube. (I used one from a roll of tinfoil)
Modpodge
Fabric of your choice
Pen or pencil
Sponge brush
Box cutters

First decide on the size you want. Mark on the cardboard tube where you want to cut your first napkin ring. Cut the first ring. After you cut the first ring lay it by the cardboard tube and using your pen mark where the 2nd, 3rd, and so on ring should be cut. Don't worry about the edges being uneven, you can file the ends as needed when you've got them all cut.


After you've got all of your rings cut out lay them on your piece of fabric. You'll need enough fabric to completely cover the ring and then enough fabric length wise to go inside the ring from both ends. Once you get your first square cut you can then lay that square on the fabric and cut the rest of your squares the same size until you have enough squares.


Now you're ready to start applying your modpodge. Using the sponge brush layer on the modpodge kinda thick all the away around the ring. Don't worry about getting it on you, it washes or peels off easily. Once you've got the ring covered in modpodge you're ready to put on your fabric. Hold the fabric in your hand and lay the ring right in the center of it.

Now wrap the fabric around the ring pressing it firmly onto the cardboard ring. When you get to the seam where the fabric meets and slightly overlaps press it tight and put a little modpodge down the seam. Using your brush put some modpodge on the inside of the ring. It doesn't matter how much just make sure it's all the way around it. Now push the fabric into the ring on one end. Make sure it's inside and tight around the edges. Do the same with the other end until all of the fabric is inside the ring. Now dab a little modpodge inside the ring on the fabric and smooth it over w/ your fingers. Let dry and you're done!