Earth Fare: $5 for $10 worth of healthy goodness

Plum Steal: 

$5 for $10 worth of Healthy, 

Fresh, Seasonal Food at Earth Fare

For more great deals from Plum District, visit here.

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Daily Deals from Plum District: Earth Fare, Magazines, Photo Deals, Halloween Mart, and tons more!

Plum Steal: 
$5 for $10 worth of Healthy, 
Fresh, Seasonal Food at Earth Fare
 
Other great deals from Plum District: 

Charlotte:

Plum Steal: $12 for a 1 Year Subscription of National Geographic Kids Magazine plus World Ball -a $49 Value 



$99 for Four Weeks of Women-Only Boot Camp from Charlotte Adventure Boot Camp - a $199 Value.
 

Everywhere:

$24 for $48 worth of Fun and Festive Photo Cards 

$20 for Creative Playhouses from Crafty Kids Playhouses – a $40 Value

$40 for $80 Worth of Designer Home Decor, Gifts, and Unique Finds from One Kings Lane

$10 for $20 to Spend on Personalized Stationery, Invitations, and Gifts from The Preppy Ladybug

$25 for $40 toward Costumes from HalloweenMart

$50 to Transform Your Favorite Pictures into Digital Hand Paintings at Mintpics.com – a $100 Value 


$39 for an 11x14 Photo on an Innovative Metal Print from ImageonMetal – an $89 Value

$12 for $24 Worth of Cookie and Candy Making and Decorating Supplies from MyCandyCrafts.com


$23 for $50 worth of Food Storage Containers and More from Lock and Lock

$20 for $40 worth of UV Toothbrush Sanitizing Products from VIOlight  

$10 for $20 Worth of Subscriptions to Your Choice of Hundreds of Magazines at DiscountMags.com

For more great Plum District Deals or to purchase any of these, please visit here. 

Use code plumlove and save 30% off a single purchase thru Friday. Plum District is also giving you $5 in Plum Dollars to gift to five friends!   And, when each makes their first purchase, Plum District will give you $5 in Plum Dollars to spend, too. I love win wins!

Enjoy :-)

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Rite-Aid 9/25 - 10/1

If you are new to couponing, read Couponing 101 to get started.   If you are new to Rite-Aid shopping you should take a minute to read Rite-Aid 101.   You can also check out Rite-Aid's Coupon Policy for more information.   I have highlighted the Halloween friendly deals in orange!


This Week's Deals:

Crest Pro-Health Clean Mint Toothpaste, $2.69
Stack with PG 8/28 Save $1.00/1
+UP Reward $2.69
Final Price $1 Money Maker!

Oral-B 3-D White Vivid Toothpaste 1ct, $2.69
+UP Reward $2.69
Final Price FREE!

Colgate Optic White, $3.99
Stack with SS 9/11 Save $1.50/1
+UP Reward $2.00
Final Price $0.49

Gillette Fusion Pro-Glide Razors, $9.99
Stack with PG 8/28 Save $2.00/1
+UP Reward $3.00
Final Price $4.99

Mitchum Deodorant, 2/$7
Stack with SS 9/11 Save $1.50/2
+UP Reward $2.00 wyb 2
Final Price 2/$3.50

NYC Cosmetics, 40% Off
Stack with October All You BOGO FREE (NYC Eye or Nail)
Final Price Varies

Herbal Essence Shampoo and Conditioner, 2/$6
Stack with RP 8/7 Save $1.00/1 or
PG 8/28 Save $1.00/2
+UP Reward $2.00 wyb 2
Final Price as low as 2/$2

Cetaphil, 25% Off
Stack with Printable Coupon Save $2.00/1 or
Printable Coupon Save $1.00/1
Final Price varies

SoftSoap Body Wash, $2.99
Stack with RP 9/25 Save $1.00/1
+UP Reward $2.00
Final Price FREE!

Cottonelle 12 Roll, $7.49
Stack with SS 9/11 Save $1.00/1
+UP Reward $1.00
Final Price $5.49

Allegra, $11.99
Stack with SS 9/11 Save $2.00/1
+UP Reward $2.00
Final Price $7.99

Triaminic, 2/$10
Stack with Printable Coupon Save $1.00/1 or
Look for $2 coupons available in dr's office waiting rooms
October Video Values Save $1.00/1
Final Price $3 (or $2 with Dr. office coupon)

Icy Hot Pain Relievers, $5.99
Stack with SS 9/25 Save $1.00/1
October Video Values Save $1.00/1
+UP Reward $1.00
Final Price $2.99

Pup-Peroni Dog Snacks, $2.99
Stack with Printable Coupon Save $1.00/1
Final Price $1.99

Milk-Bone Dog Snacks, $2.99
RP 8/14 or RP 9/25 Save $1.50/2
Final Price 2/$4.48

Goldfish Crackers, $1.99

Stack with October Video Values Coupon Save $0.30/1
Final Price $1.69

UP2U Gum, $0.99
Stack with SS 8/14 (exp 9/30) or 9/11 Save $1.00/2
Final Price 2/$0.98

Trident Gum, $0.99
Stack with SS 9/18 Save $1.00/3
Final Price 3/$1.97

Orbit Gum, $0.99
Stack with SS 7/31 Save $1.00/2
Final Price 2/$0.98

Wrigley's 5 Gum, $0.99
Stack with October Video Values Save $0.50/1
Final Price $0.49

Hershey's or Mars Snack Size or Fun Size Candies, 2/$5

Stack with
+UP Reward $1.00 wyb 2
Final Price

Duracell Batteries, $3.99
Stack with PG 8/28 Save $1.00/1
Final Price $2.99

Gain Dish Detergent, $0.99
RP 8/14 Save $1.00/2
Final Price 2/$0.98

Glade Scented Oil Refills, 2/$5
Stack with Printable Coupon Save $1.00/2
Final Price 2/$4

Glade Candles, 2/$5

Stack with SS 9/25 Save $1.25/2
Final Price 2/$3.75

Scrubbing Bubbles, 2/$5
Stack with Printable Coupon Save $1.00/2
Final Price 2/$4

Pledge Multi-Surface Spray, 2/$7
Stack with Printable Coupon Save $0.50/1
Final Price $3.00

Pledge Furniture Polish, 2/$7
Stack with Printable Coupon Save $1.50/2
Final Price 2/$5.50

Drano, 2/$7
Stack with Printable Coupon Save $0.50/1
Final Price $3

Check out the more than $100 Rite-Aid Video Value Coupons available for October!  Thanks My CNY Mommy!

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Restaurant Coupons

Planning on heading out to eat this week?

Snag yourself some savings with these coupons!

Click here for this Chili's freebie!

Arbys Coupon 

Free Smokin Chipotle Chicken Sandwich 

WYB 1 22 oz. Drink and Small Fries

(exp: 9/30/11)

Also - text "ARBYS" to 27297 for freebies!

Quiznos Coupon 

Buy 1 Sub and 1 Drink Get 1 Sub Free 

(exp: 9/30/11)

Souper Salad Coupon 

$4.99 Buffet (no drink purchase required)

(exp: 9/30/11)

TGI Fridays Coupon 

Buy 1 Entree Get 1 50% Off 

(exp: 9/28/11)

Thanks Surviving the Stores!   

For more restaurant deals, visit here.

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Makeup Clutch Palette (a $30 value) just $2 wyb $20 or more in products

 

This week, e.l.f. cosmetics is offering customers an amazing deal. Now through October 3, get the e.l.f. Studio Makeup Clutch Palette, a $30 value, for only $2 when you spend $20 or more.

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Tips for better communication with your Doctor

As moms we spend A LOT of time at the doctors office.  While we are pregnant we are there for what seems like every week.  Once the baby is born we are not only seeing the ob/gyn, but now the pediatrician.  And don't even get me started on how many times you end up at the doctor with four boys! I don't want to think about how many hours I've spent in the waiting rooms and doctors offices.  But even with all the time we spend at the doctor, many times we don't really TALK to them.   Studies show we actually ask more questions when buying a cell phone than they do during medical appointments.   Oops . . . embarrassing!

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is launching of a new initiative with the Ad Council to encourage clinicians and patients to engage in effective two-way communication to ensure safer care and better health outcomes.

Here are some suggested questions below to help get you started with better communication with your doc:

1. What is the test for?
2. How many times have you done this procedure?
3. When will I get the results?
4. Why do I need this treatment?
5. Are there any alternatives?
6. What are the possible complications?
7. Which hospital is best for my needs?
8. How do you spell the name of that drug?
9. Are there any side effects?
10. Will this medicine interact with medicines that I'm already taking?

They have a cool tool called the Question Builder to help you be prepared for your next medical appointment. Create a list of questions that you can take with you whether you are getting a checkup, talking about a problem or health condition, getting a prescription, or discussing a medical test or surgery. Whatever the reason for your visit, it is important to be prepared. With the Question Builder, it is easy.   Another good time saver is the glossary.

There are a couple helpful new videos and other valuable tips and tools available here that truly delve into the importance of very open communication between clinicians and their patients.  The Wall Street Journal recently published an article covering the news.  You can also find the full series of new public service videos featuring real clinicians and patients here. 

Ok, so admittedly not the most provocative or entertaining of links and videos, but sometimes life isn't either one of those. Kinda like the excitement of waiting in a doctors office.  But . . . while you wait - why not take a minute and check out these tips on great communication with your doctor before you step into his/her office. You can listen to a mother of 3, Laurri Diener talk about how better communication with her doctor helped her to get the right diagnosis and treatment so that she could sleep more and worry less.   And honestly, what mom doesn't need more/less of those!

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Organized Pantry: Here's a deal to help you save on that!

Yesterday I wrote up a post on decluttering.  Today's Living Social deal from Lock and Lock can help you out with that - and save you some money!  Pay $23 for $50 to spend on merchandise from this online emporium of kitchen containers and more. 

I found this cupcake container too - which would come in handy for all of those school parties.  It even comes with an egg rack so taking your yummy deviled eggs to your next function is a piece of cake!  They are having a couple pretty big sales right now too.  You can find storage containers, kids goodies, pots and pans, and more!

Visit here for deal!

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Mimi the Sardine: Earth-friendly kid's eating accessories at 50% off!

SavvySource has a fun deal today.  For $25 get $50 worth of earth-friendly kid's eating accessories from Mimi the Sardine.  They have lots of place mats, spill mats, aprons, bibs and table cloths to keep your home nice and clean. You will find backpacks and lunch bags as well. Mimi the Sardine products are made with organic cotton and coated with an eco-friendly, water-based acrylic coating. They never use harmful chemicals like PVC or BPA.

Visit here for more great deals from SavvySource.  They pay it forward in a super cool way too - check it out! 

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Halloween: Decorating Ideas and Lots of Costume Deals!

 

 Let the Celebration Begin has some great 

Halloween Party decor ideas to share!

WholesaleHalloweenCostumes  

has a lot of choices for dressing up this Halloween! 

$5.90 Flat Rate Shipping ($6.90 expedited)

how stinkin' cute is this little frog costume!

Mouth Man

$14 for $30 worth of Animated Apparel 

Today you can get one Pair of Halloween Nail Shields 
from Fabulous Nails for only $6 + Free Shipping! ($12 Value) 
If you are new to Save More these will be FREE
because you get a $10 credit for signing up! 
thanks slc mommy!

For more Halloween deals, visit here. 

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Flirty Aprons Flash Sale

Flirty Aprons is having a two Apron Flash Sale. Purchase the Strawberry Shortcake or the Mint-A-Liscious apron at 50% off.  Just use code STRAWMINT.  This sale ends 9/27.

Flirty Aprons also has a great deal up on groupon today where you can buy $30 worth of goodies for just $15. Visit here to check out this daily deal!  Deal can be bought through tomorrow. (9/27)

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Steam Mops: My favorite - the Haan (and it's on sale!)

A few years back when my SIL, Kris, was writing her book, Becentsable, I went out to visit her to help with the kids and house so she could finish up the last couple chapters. While I was there she introduced me to The Haan. I adore the Haan! It is by far the best floor cleaning tool I have ever used. It works on wood and tile beautifully.  I have even steam cleaned the walls of the shower with the Haan.  It uses steam - no chemicals - no cleaners - just steam.  Fill it with water, let it heat up, and sanitize away.  The pads come off so you can toss them in the laundry.  And man oh man, does your floor feel amazing afterwards!

I bring this up because today on Amazon it is on sale for $78.26.(I paid over $100 for mine).  You get free super saving shipping on this product!  They have a bunch of other steam cleaners on sale as well.  To see all of them, or to purchase your Haan, visit here.

And while you are over at Amazon, check out Becentsable!  Kris and Chrissy did a great job putting this together - it will save you tons of money!

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Cupcake Wrappers: Posh, Pretty, and Half off!

$30 of Posh Cupcake Wrappers

from Bella Cupcake Couture for just $15! 

These little cuties are endorsed by Martha Stewart, 

Sur La Table, and celebrity event planners. 

Visit here to purchase this prettiness!

For more fun cupcake decorating ideas,

deals, and coupons, click here. 

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Declutter Goodness

I was a stay-at-home mom for 17 years.  I loved everything about it, but when my boys were much younger, there were a few years [read few plus plus plus] I had a hard time finding the time or energy for a housecleaning routine.  There were many days where I was simply too tired, too pregnant, or too overwhelmed with mommy duties - school, soccer, scouts, volunteering, church, karate, blah blah, you know!  I am sure you are living your own version of crazy busy insanity right now.  There were so many days when picking up or even taking a shower were put on the back burner.  Well now my kids are much older and incredibly self sufficient.  [deep breath - sigh of relief]

A few of the things I found helpful in making my life manageable were teaching my boys how to play on their own for short lengths of time when they were super young, how to prepare a simple meal on their own around the age of 8, when they were 10ish I taught them how to do laundry and mend/sew, but one of the most helpful things I did was follow The FlyLady.  It's an amazing site that motivates you to get the job of organizing your home and life done one baby step at a time.  The Flylady was life changing for me.  It broke tasks down which seemed so overwhelming and ominous to do-able bite size pieces.  Everyday there is a task to do, a 15 minute little thing for you to take on.  And honestly, once you see the progress of your house getting organized, you feel empowered to take on even more.  You know it is no longer an impossible task - You have seen results - It's very encouraging!

Now that I am a new working-outside-the-home mom I have found myself getting a bit overwhelmed again. I nanny two little ones during the day, then I go home to make dinner for my family, get homework done, do the mom-taxi thing, spend some fun time with my boys, and then work my other jobs of personal assistant and blogger.  Laundry and dishes can pile up quickly in a house of 6 people - three of them teenagers (who bring lots of other teenagers home with them lol).  I am thankful to have a neat perspective right now on mommy life.  I am with a 2 yo and a 9 mo old during the day and get my fill of diaper changes, bubble blowing, nap time, bath time, coloring, book reading, tiny and not so tiny tantrums, kisses, hugs, and adorableness.  Then I go home to my boys who, honestly, when they walk into the kitchen I have to look up and ask myself, who is that man standing here! My little ones turning into grown-ups is a super hard thing to wrap my head around.  The relationships are still sweet and beautiful and strong and close but so so different. But I digress, my point is . . . I love this new adventure in my life as nanny and mom, but am having to take a few baby steps in getting the house organized again.

So FlyLady, I am back!  Thanks for being there to help me get a little bit of what's left of my sanity back.  Heart You!   And I was excited to see The FlyLady in coherts with Cozi - my fave family calendar EVER!  So if you are feeling overwhelmed, definitely check out The FlyLady.  Her site is AWESOMELY helpful, as are the books she has written:

Sink Reflections

 $10.20

Body Clutter

$10.80

oh sanity, how i've missed thee!  The quote at the beginning of this post is one of my favorite.  I have it on a sticker, but I think I am going to have to grab this kitchen towel too! and check out Blended - she wrote a fun post for multi-tasking moms!

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Flirty Aprons at 50% off

 

Today's Groupon deal in Raleigh/Durham is for Flirty Aprons.  

For $15, you get $30 worth of aprons and gloves from Flirty Aprons. 

Want some great slow jams to cook and clean to, visit,

Sexy Aprons! Slow Jams! Suddenly mopping isn't so . . . blah!

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Flu Shot Deals, Discounts and Pay it Forwards!

Here's a list of some of the stores offering flu shots. Always call ahead to make sure your favorite store is participating. And always check to see if your insurance will cover it at these stores.

CVS
CVS is giving away Free Flu Shots to the uninsured (up to $6 million)
CVS is giving away Free Flu Shots to the unemployed (up to $3 million)
CVS will accept your insurance. If it's not covered by insurance you get a $5 Gift Card!

Rite Aid
Get your Flu Shot for 27.99 and get $100 in coupons and 25 Wellness Points

Walgreens
Walk in or schedule your Flu shot online. You can also print and sign the waiver to save time.

Safeway/Dominicks
Save 10% off your Groceries with Flu Shot! (with $75 purchase)

Tom Thumb
Get 10% off your Groceries with Flu Shot!

Kroger
Stop in without an appointment

Albertsons
Walk ins accepted

Costco (for members and non-members)
Flu shot is just $20 which is a good price!

Jewel/Osco
Get a flu shot for $28.99 get a $45 coupon booklet & a goodie bag

Stop and Shop
Get $5 off with your card (reg. $30) so $25 after discount

The CDC recommends everyone over the age of 6 months get a flu shot each year. Keep in mind you will still need to bring your young children to the pediatrician for their shots. These Drug and Grocery stores will not give flu shots to really young children.

There are many other stores that offer flu shots. If you find one, let us know and I will add to the list.  Thanks Chitowncheapskate and my city mommy!

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Kidorable, Zazzle, CampusFoods, AMC, and more half off deals!

$20 gets you $40 towards Doodle custom 

portable speakers at Zazzle.com.

More deals good Everywhere: 

$30 for 4 AMC Gold Experience™ or $24 for 

4 AMC Silver Experience™ Movie Tickets, 

Plus $3 S and H (up to $48 value)

CampusFood.com
$10 gets you $20 towards online food orders 

(available for pickup and delivery depending on 

the restaurant; hours, zones, fees and minimums vary).  

$20 gets you $40 towards creative and 
fun kids’ rain gear, backpacks, towels, and more. 

For more Halloween deals, visit here. 

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Sexy Aprons! Slow Jams! Suddenly mopping isn't so . . . blah!

I collect vintage aprons.  Some are very simple, some silly, and a few are feminine and sexy.  I LOVE my aprons!  They are not only practical, but a lot of fun to wear!   Plus it is my belief men like seeing women in aprons. Red Couch (a fun little recipe site) posted a quote from the Mitford series, A Light in the Window, which fits my belief,  

"...., what had she done to herself? She looked so positively breathtaking that he was stopped in his tracks. 'It's the apron,' she said, reading his mind. 'Men like seeing women in aprons.' He kissed her tenderly. 'Please!' she murmured against his cheek. "One mustn't put dessert first.'  

So mammas . . . put those sexy aprons on!
Here are some of my favorite slow jams to clean to: 

New Soul by Yael Naim $0.99

Honeypot by Rob Schneider $0.99

Gravity by John Mayer $1.29
Miracle Worker by SuperHeavy $1.98

Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin  $0.69

Family Affair by Mary J. Blige $0.99

Whip Appeal by Babyface $0.99

You Don't Own Me by Lesley Gore $0.99

Buttons by The Pussycat Dolls $0.99

I Wanna be Loved by You by Marilyn Monroe $0.99

Criminal by Fiona Apple $1.29 

Thinking About You by Norah Jones $0.99

Love T.K.O. by Teddy Pendergrass $0.99

Giving him Something he can Feel by EnVogue $0.69

Never Gonna Get It by EnVogue $0.99

Crash into Me by Dave Matthews $0.99

Just a Lil Bit by 50 cent (explicit) $0.99

Don't have a sexy apron? Here are a few to get you started:

Flirty Aprons - Sugar and Spice - $27.95

Carolyns Kitchen - Daisy du Jour - $39.95

Jamie Leigh's Aprons

Simply Savvy Aprons
Ballyhoo Vintage Aprons
Stylish Eve 
Laurel Leaf Farms (found the don't kiss me now apron here!)

and if you want pretty things to clean with, 
check out this post from i need pretty things! 

Have Fun :-)

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Killer Elite. yes please!

I know what I am doing this weekend.  Maybe more than once!  The movie Killer Elite comes out Friday.  i have just 3 words.  mmm! mmm! mmmmm!

Every Friday, get 2 for 1 movie tickets when you use your Visa Signature card.  This offer ends 9/30!

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