Mega Swagbuck Friday!

Don't forget that Friday is Mega Swagbuck Day at Swagbucks! You can earn more Swagbucks or higher values when searching...so get your Swagbuck on today!

Don't know what Swagbucks is? Go here to read my Swagbucks 101 post!

Meal Plan Monday!

I'll admit it...I've been BAD at meal planning for awhile. You see, where I live it's been the average of 102 degrees everyday! Who wants to cook when even turning the stove on makes it hotter in your house? So, we've basically ate sandwiches and sandwiches for the past several weeks!

However, school is starting and my husband is griping...so, I better start cooking again!
Here is what we are having this week...

Monday- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Tuesday- Coupon Class (boys on their own)
Wednesday- Skillet Chicken w/ Cheese, Rice, Veggies
Thursday- French Toast, Sausage
Friday- Burritos, Black Beans, Chips and Salsa
Saturday- Egg Sandwiches
Sunday- Coupon Class- Out To Eat

JcPenny-20% Off Sunday and Monday Only!

Save 20% off almost everything with this Friends and Family Event coupon! It is good August 8th and 9th only, so act fast!

Old Navy-$10.00 Off $50.00 Purchase+Super Cash Promo!!!

Go to Old Navy's Facebook Page, enter your first and last name and receive a coupon for $10.00 off a $50.00 Purchase!

This coupon is valid from August 5-August 18th. You should be able to use this coupon along with their $10 Old Navy Super Cash In Store Offer! Earn $10.00 Cash for every $20 you spend. In store only. Earn up to $50 of Super Cash per transaction, redeemable from August 25 to August 29, 2011!!!

So, that means for $40.00 you will get $50.00 worth of products and $20.00 to spend in Super Cash!

Take a guess where I'm going this weekend?!?!

Michaels 50% Off Regular Priced Item- Thursday/Friday Only!

Photo Courtesy of Michaels.com

Need some craft projects to keep everyone busy in this heat? I think we broke records with our 111 degrees today! Go check out these coupons from Michaels that are valid Thursday and Friday only!

There is a HOT 50% Any One Regular Priced Item and a Bonus 50% Any One Bakeware Item!

How To Enter A Giveaway!

I have seen and heard much confusion when it comes to entering one of my giveaways! I understand it can be confusing, so I have been wanting to show you to make it easier for both of us!! Here is an explanation, with pictures for those of you that are visual learners like myself! I hope this helps everyone! If you have any more questions, just let me know!

We are going to start by pretending we are on Facebook~ Most of you come to my site from here so we are taking it from the beginning!


This is what one of my posts look like on Facebook. You will usually find a link that I have put on Facebook from my website (coupondealsandsteals.blogspot.com). The arrow is pointing to that link. Click that link (blue words) and it will take you to my website and that post.


Okay, now you are on my website and are at the post I have directed you to and you have clicked on.

The top arrow is showing you that you are now on my website. The second arrow is showing you what a post is.

Now, you are ready to read the post and listen to all the intelligent things I have to say! LOL! At the bottom of the post you will come to the comment form! This is where you enter for the giveaway!

Simply enter a comment in the box telling me you did one of the requirements for the giveaway and hit Post! You will repeat if you are doing more than one requirement! You may not see your comment right away as I have to approve it!!

So...that's it! That wasn't too hard, was it? I hope that helps you understand how to enter giveaways so you can now become a giveaway maniac!!!

Products That Save You Money ~ Plus Giveaways!

If you stay up late enough, you can't switch the channel without seeing at least one infomercial that promises this and swears it will do that! Most of these products are probably stretching their capabilities as fast as they are stretching your wallets! However, there are products out there that SAVE you money and are worth the initial investment! I am going to share with you my 3 FAVORITE money saving products that I use on a regular/everyday basis.


#1 Top Money Saving Product- The Suds Pump From Pampered Chef!

This refillable soap pump mixes soap and water to create foam making liquid soap last 10 times longer. I have one in the kitchen to help me save money as I wash sooooo many bottles right now! I need to get another one to put the kids soap in and my bodywash in! My kids can go through a bottle of soap in a week if I'm not careful!

Initial Investment: $11.50



#2 Top Money Saving Product-FridgeSmart System From Tupperware!

Virtually any fresh-picked produce will last longer and taste better. Fruits and vegetables have different airflow needs when stored in the fridge. You can regulate the airflow within the container and maintain peak freshness thanks to a unique venting system and a universal permanent storage chart imprinted on all containers. I have the "older" models but it's the exact same concept! I promise it works! These will save you from throwing away that produce that you couldn't eat fast enough!

Initial Investment: $14.50+

#3 Top Money Saving Product- FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer System!

The FoodSaver system keeps food fresh up to 5x longer than ordinary storage methods like zipper bags, foil, plastic wrap and containers which means we can purchase items like meat on sale, seal it, freeze it and save money down the road! It is also nice to buy meats at larger quantities and then seal it into the size amount that works for your family!

Initial Investment: $79.99+

NOW THE BEST PART~ You Can WIN These Products!!!!!

I have teamed up with Judy Hilger (Pampered Chef), Ashley Doll (Tupperware) and FoodSaver to give my readers the chance to win these great products!

Judy is giving away 2 Pampered Chef Soap Pumps to 2 lucky readers! If you would like more information on any Pampered Chef product or to place an order, just send her an email to: jthilger@havilandtelco.com!

Ashley is giving away the Large Round FridgeSmart Container (shown in picture) for 1 lucky reader to win! If you would like more information on any Tupperware product or to place an order, contact her here!

FoodSaver is giving away the same system I have, the V2222! It is currently out of stock, but 1 lucky reader will win their own. CouponDealsandSteals will be providing the shipping!

To Enter:
Leave a comment telling me your favorite money saving product or one that you would love to try!

Extra Entries (optional): Please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

■Follow my blog publicly via Google Friends Connect (1 extra entry)
■Subscribe to my feed via email and leave your email address (1 extra entry)
■Follow Me on Twitter
■Go "Like" FoodSaver's Facebook Page and leave a message on their wall that CouponDealandSteals sent you as part of the awesome giveaway! (1 extra entry or 2 extra entries if you link my FB page on their wall)
■"Like" Me on Facebook and leave your FB name (1 extra entry)
■Follow me on Networked Blogs and leave your name (1 extra entry)
■Grab my button and tell me where to find it (1 extra entry)
■Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post. Then leave the link in your comment (1 extra entry for mentioning this giveaway on your blog, Facebook or twitter; 3 extra entries for a separate blog post on your own blog).

Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Central Time on 7/19/11
Open to US Residents Only
Winners will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

All products were chosen as my favorites and then sponsors were found to help with the giveaway. I didn't receive any compensation or free products for this giveaway. All views and opinions are my own. I just like to share what I love and love giving away things I love even more!!