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Thrifty Thursday: Kid Friendly Gardening (Guest Post)

by Dana Zeliff on April 7, 20112011-04-07
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The following is a guest post by Charlotte at Triad Deals

Spring is almost here! So, I thought it would be a great time to start planting a garden! Unfortunately it’s not always easy to get the kids involved on such a large project. So, I’ve got the perfect solution for both!

If you’re like me, you love to use Organic products without paying the steep price. My kids absolutely love yogurt and we can usually get it for Free at the grocery store after using coupons! So we have a ton of these little yogurt cups. I was trying to think of what I could use them for instead of throwing them away. Then the other day we got the Danonino Yogurt that had the awesome idea of planting seeds in them! They even come with a little pack of seeds! Even if you don’t have this specific yogurt you can still to this project!

Supplies:

– Clean, empty yogurt cups
– Potting soil
– Seeds ( I would recommend herbs or something that will grow well inside)
– Water
– Kids that don’t mind getting their hands a little dirty!

Directions:

– Fill the container ¾ of the way full with soil
– Place the seed on top and then smooth over with more soil just until you can’t see the seed
– Pour a little water in
– Wait for it to grow!

This is super cheap and easy! Kids love being able to get involved and get their hands a little dirty. Plus, they actually get to watch it grow. Then when it’s ready you get to have fresh organic herbs to use in your favorite dishes! My kids are so excited about theirs!

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Reminder: TLC Extreme Couponing Tonight (04/06)

by Dana Zeliff on April 6, 20112011-04-06
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Just giving you a reminder that the first episodes of Extreme Couponing will air tonight at 9pm EST.  Get information on some of the couponers on the WeUseCoupons website. 

MrCoupon from WeUseCoupons will be on TLC next week, April 13th.

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Extreme Couponing on TLC Airing Wednesday (04/06)

by Dana Zeliff on April 4, 20112011-04-04
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On Wednesday night the first of 12 episodes of “Extreme Couponing” premiering on TLC will begin at 9pm EST.

MrCouponwill be back on the show on April 13th sharing about Operation Troop Aid!

Although the program shows the extreme side of couponing and is not typical of what most coupon users do, I will still be watching.  I mentioned before that my stockpile is not this big, nor do I want it to be.  Getting your stockpile to such massive sizes, is more time consuming than I’m willing to put into my “fun habit.” 

Will you be watching “Extreme Couponing”?

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Walgreen’s Photo: Free 8X10 Photo Enlargement (04/03)

by Dana Zeliff on April 3, 20112011-04-03
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Today’s Walgreen’s Deal of the Day is:

  • FREE 8X10 Photo Enlargement, use coupon code DEAL8X10 at checkout

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Dating on a Dime: Eat Dessert

by Dana Zeliff on April 2, 20112011-04-02
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Creating quality time in a marriage or with a significant other is imperative to the strength of a relationship.  But how to you stay on budget with everything else going on in your lives?  Living on Love and Cents & Madame Deals have put together a great article for this weeks Dating on a Dime series:

The time has to come to admit that we often put the one we love most at the end of our million mile long list. We make being in a relationship a chore instead of a wonderful experience. I am trying to remind myself that I am not only a mom but a wife. It is important to nurture your loved one just like you do for your kids. I am taking a moment, a couple of bucks, and some time to plan for a cheap date to bring them together to create a memory that will last long after the date is over.

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I Joined the 2011 Ultimate Blog Party!

by Dana Zeliff on March 31, 20112011-03-31
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Ultimate Blog Party 2011
Welcome to the 5th annual Ultimate Blog Party! I hope you all are enjoying the party! Since all the parties I attend lately involve my little munchkins, here is a picture of them enjoying cake at our latest bash


About Me:

I’m Dana, the writer behind The Coupon Challenge.  I enjoy blogging about ways to save money through coupon use, store matchups (matching sale ads with coupons), freebies, giving frugal advice, cooking and much more.  When I’m not blogging, you can find me shopping for a good deal, playing with the kids (preferably outside if the weather is nice) or spending time with my husband and friends. 

This is a picture of my kids enjoying the castle cake we made my daughter in March for her 4th birthday. 

~I also sponsored a $25 Amazon Gift Card for the event, so make sure to check out the Ultimate Blog Party site for that prize!

While you’re visiting, be sure to check out my current giveaways where you will see TONS of giveaways from The Coupon Challenge and my blogging buddies in an eco-friendly event going on the ENTIRE month of April! Get all the details HERE!

*I just posted a giveaway from the Vintage Pearl that’s a must enter!

You can also enter for a chance to win an HD 4G Flip Cam (ends 04/03) and Purex Complete with Zout (ends 04/02)

Make sure to check back on April 6th to enter my Bare Minerals giveaway as well (2 winners)!! 

Let’s party!

If you stop by, leave me a comment so I can return the favor

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Follow Me Friday Blog Hop (04/01) GFC

by Dana Zeliff on March 31, 20112011-03-31
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Welcome to the NEW Follow Me Friday hosted by Living on Love and Cents, Madame Deals, Mom on Dealz, The Coupon Challenge, Luxury Living Frugal Style and Budget Savvy Diva.

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