Eat Out for Less (While Nurturing Relationships)

There is just something about going out to eat that makes a regular day a little more special. One-on-one dinners, such as a date night for Mom and Dad or an afternoon out for parent and child, can create special memories. Each of my children have a specific restaurant they prefer to visit when it's their turn to eat out with mom. The simple meal out can allow for much needed conversation and smiles that [+]

Inexpensive Doll Clothes

If you have a girl in your home, chances are, you have heard of the American Girl dolls. My daughter saved up for hers and "Lauren" is now a treasured possession. You are probably also familiar with the price tag of the clothes, accessories and furniture. Through the years, I've found a few ways to save on the clothes without my daughter feeling deprived. Check the American Girl website throughout the year and look in the "sale" [+]

Free Movie Rentals

We do not watch or rent videos often, but when we do, it's a special occasion. Whenever we have a household project we need to tackle or want to reward the children, I go either to our local library or Blockbuster for a bargain. Because we rarely bring new videos home, they are extra special and the provide necessary time my guy and I need for either our own downtime or to occupy the children so [+]

$10 off $10 purchase at JCPenney

I love it when JCPenney offers this deal! Just in time for Christmas shopping, JCPenney is offering a coupon that will help you score cheap or free gifts! They are offering a coupon for $10 off a $10 purchase by entering code GR8VALUE, until November 23, in the box at checkout. Last time they offered this, I got pajamas for about $5 shipped. They were on clearance for $10.99, so they were 99 cents after the [+]

Free Photo Gifts

**Update- you can receive 10% cash back on the Kodak Gallery through Ebates.** Kodak Gallery is offering a fantastic deal just in time for Christmas. If you sign up with them now, you will receive a $15 dollar credit. (Thanks to Engineer a Debt Free Life for the info that this offer has been extended until November 17.) With many of the photo gifts being $14.99 or under, you could have free gifts to share with [+]

Shop Early for Deals from Hasbro and PlaySkool

In last Sunday's paper, there were coupons for Hasbro and PlaySkool. But, there are also several coupons online, which means you can purchase more items, inexpensively. This is a great scenario if you have several young children to buy for. I stopped by our local Walmart and jotted down the current prices so I can give you an idea of what the deal will be after the coupon. If there is a coupon for a toy [+]

Great Coffee and a Free Coffee Maker – What’s the Catch?

With all the Fall food I have been cooking and recipes I have been reading,  I've been in the mood for warm, flavored coffee. It seems when it gets chilly outside, I crave warm drinks more. I've seen the ads for Gevalia, but always wondered what the catch was. My mom and brother have both tried this company, so I called my mom and asked her what the catch was. She couldn't give me one. The [+]

Baby Week – Baby Coupons Edition

Here are  a few more baby coupons you might find helpful. (If you are not on Just Doing My Best's  home page, be sure to click over there. There are a few more posts  that include manufacturer coupons and programs.) If you are starting your Christmas shopping early or worried about stretching your Christmas budget, there many additional Hasbro coupons at the site linked below or you can click here. I was at Walmart today and [+]

Baby Freebies – Diaper Deals and More

I've found a few more programs that may benefit new or expecting parents. Remember, when signing up for programs on the web, consider using a "junk" email address to keep your main address from getting cluttered. (By "junk" I mean not your main address, but a separate one to receive the various newsletters and correspondence from companies. You can create a free email address from Yahoo, Google, MSN, etc.) Pampers - Gifts to Grow, save points [+]

Baby Week is Coming!

My family recently celebrated the birth of a new niece/ cousin just a couple of days ago. To celebrate her BIRTHday, I'm going to help all new and expecting parents by holding a Baby Themed week, next week. There will be lots of freebie info and other goodies. Come back next week for Baby Week! [+]