I love being a BzzAgent!

I am so excited to be a BzzAgent and participate in the CarMD campaign.  It couldn’t have arrived at a better time because my van was having issues.  The day after we downloaded the software, my engine light came on.  It was nice to be able to plug the CarMD into my van and get the code without having to leave my driveway.  We found out that there was a miss fire on cylinder 2.  It described what that meant and how much the estimated cost would be to fix it.  One other thing we found out was that my van had 4 recalls listed.  If we didn’t have the CarMD we wouldn’t have known about the recalls because we hadn’t received anything from the manufacturer.  My husband and I are really pleased with the CarMD.  It was simple to upload and didn’t take long.  To get the code, my husband just plugged it in, turned on the ignition, the code showed up and he plugged the CarMD into the computer, which immediately told us what was wrong.  My husband fixed the spark plugs and saved us a lot of money. 

CarMD is also a great gift idea.  Do you need a Graduation present?  The CarMD would be a great gift for a college student traveling back and forth to school.  You can save $30 off the device by visiting carmd.com/bzz.

Katie

Baby coupons you don't see much!

Evenflo is offering two (2) $5.00 OFF coupons.  You can save $5.00 on any one Evenflo Big Kid Booster Seat (available at Walmart) or $5.00 on any Evenflo Exersaucer Activity Center (available at Walmart).  If you have to get a baby shower gift for someone, one of these two items would be a great gift and you can save money getting it. 

Click here for the Big Kid Booster Seat coupon.

Click here for the Exersaucer Activity Center coupon.

Follow me on Google+

I just updated my blog and added the Google+ widget!  Feel free to start following me through Google+.  I would love to be added to your circle of friends!

Katie

Crampy? Midolize It!

Don't let those cramps get the best of you!  Midolize It!  Midol is offering a $2.00 OFF coupon on their Facebook page.  Visit their page by clicking here, then "LIKE" their page and get your coupon.

You can also get a Carry Case while supplies last.  Show Midol what's in your purse and they will send you a Carry Case.

(Image credit Midol)

Don't suffer, enjoy life!

Katie

Learn to Ski or Ride for $25!

Greek Peak Mountain Resort gives you the knowledge, skill and fun memories of going downhill, for the best deal possible! LEARN TO SKI OR RIDE FOR $25.00! Greek Peak and Whiteface Mountain want you to see just how much fun it is to hit the slopes and learn to turn.

For $25.00, they will take care of everything! They provide skis, boots and poles or a snowboard and boots, a lesson and a lift ticket for the beginner slope.

My husband and daughter learned to ski using these passes.  During the first lesson they teach you the basics for about an hour then after the lesson you can stay all day and ski the bunny slope (which isn't very small).  I usually watch from the warmth of the ski lodge. 

For more information on how and where you can get the Learn to Ski Passes, click here.

Greek Peak is located in upstate New York.  It's a nice place to learn to ski.  They also have a great tubing center.  Make sure you check your local ski resorts websites to see what learn to ski packages they offer.

(Image credit Greek Peak)

Have fun!

Katie

For the little mommy in your family!

Did Christmas bring a new edition to your family.  When I was little I knew on Christmas morning I would wake up and have a new baby doll waiting for me.  The doll that was my all time favorite was my Baby Alive.  That doll had the fullest belly and cleanest diapers, because I constantly fed and changed her even when she didn't need it.

Do you have a little mommy in your house who got a Baby Alive for Christmas?  Is she doing the same thing?  If she is then it is probably time to get more baby food, juice and diapers and teach her about couponing as a little mommy.  Start them young! :)  Print off this coupon and have her clip it.  She can save $3.00 when you buy any 2 Baby Alive food, juice, or diaper refill packs.  She will really feel like a little mommy when you involve her is this process.

Enjoy the little moments that make BIG memories!

Katie

I have a Crush!

That's right, I have a Crush deal for you.  If you love Crush Soda then you will like this deal.  Buy one (1) bottle, and get one (1) FREE (Up to $1.59) 20 oz. bottle of any flavor Crush.  Click here to get your coupon.  This coupon may go fast so get it now before it is to late.

Katie

FREE LIPTON TEA SAMPLE!

Lipton is giving away hot tea samples of their great tasting Lipton® Green Tea with Superfruit flavors to celebrate 2012! Click here to get your sample.

Enjoy,

Katie

Make sure you are prepared this winter!

The weather is getting colder and chance of snow is increasing each day!  Don't take the risk of falling on the ice, get your Morton Ice Melt now!  Morton Ice Melt is offering a $1.00 OFF any one jug.  You can save money and a trip to the ER by using Morton Ice Melt to melt away the ice on your sidewalk and driveway.  Click here for your coupon.

Here's to staying on our feet this winter!

Katie

Save money and get more coupons!

As I have posted before, ALL YOU is one of my favorite magazines for money and time saving tips.  Now you can save $.50 on your next issue of ALL YOU.  ALL YOU is full of coupons and you can get an issue at Walmart.  I love saving money on something that will save me more money.  Click here for your coupon.

Happy Savings,

Katie

Make Ahead Monday Dinner Review!

Tonight we had Beef Tips with gravy.  It was only my husband and I eating tonight and we really liked it.  I served them over egg noodles.  We both give this meal a 9.  The beef was very tender and the gravy had a lot of flavor.  I would recommend this crock pot meal to all my followers.

If you have a recipe you would like us to try, let me know. We would love to try it!

The recipe for this was posted yesterday if you would like to try it.

HOW WE RATE THE DINNER FROM 1 - 10.

1 - PLEASE DON'T MAKE THAT AGAIN!
5 - IT WAS OKAY WE CAN TRY IT AGAIN!
10 - THAT WAS AWESOME CAN WE HAVE THAT AGAIN!

Forget the Gold Fish!

A year ago on New Years Eve we had my daughters Sweet Sixteen Birthday Party.  I purchased 6 colorful beta fish to swim in the glass pillars of the cupcake stand we made.  Three of these beta fish ended up coming home with us.  Being a busy family always on the go, I always try to clean their bowls each week, but there are some weeks that doesn't happen and they get a little green.  I am the resident fish bowl cleaner.  No one else in my home seems to know how to do this.  The kids are responsible for feeding the fish.  I think there are a few days when they are not fed and days when my 6 year old over feeds them.  These fish have endured a lot over the last year and are STILL alive!  Forget buying Gold Fish for your kids when you are at the pet store.  Save yourself the money you will have to pay to replace the fish when it dies in a month.  Plus, save yourself the agony of the toilet bowl or back yard burial funeral with your children crying uncontrollably over a fish you have had a short time.  If you must get them a fish, consider a beta.  They seem to last forever and are not a lot of work.  Plus they are beautiful.

Happy Birthday to my 3 beta fish!

Katie

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I am wishing all of you a New Year filled with lots of money and time saving tips! 

Katie

Make Ahead Monday Recipe!

I will be making Beef Tips with Gravy in my crock pot on Monday. After dinner my family will give a review of how they liked or disliked it. Below is the recipe.

Beef Tips with Gravy

1 to 3 pounds beef tips or lean stew meat
1 envelope Lipton onion soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup red wine

Mix everything in the crock pot.  Cook on low for 7 to 9 hours.

Serve over rice or noodles.

I invite all of you to join me on MAKE AHEAD MONDAY and make this crock pot meal and have your family review and rate it. Then post your review in the comments of my review post. My family loves rating the meal. Get your family involved they will love reviewing it with you.

I am always looking for a new recipe to try. So, any of my followers who join in the fun, post a review with a photo of the meal can send me a recipe to try. When we try your recipe I will mentioned your blog, a brief description of your blog and a link to your blog. If you don't have a blog and you join in on the fun, I will just post your first name and last initial.

Hope to see you in the kitchen tomorrow!

Katie