I’m an avid reader but finishing 1-2 books a week got to be too pricey – until I joined PaperBackSwap.

Here’s what you do….post your old books to PaperBackSwap and mail them to other members via media mail when requested. When the book is delivered, you receive a credit, which can be used to request a book from another member!

I haven’t bought a new book is almost a year and it only costs around $2 to mail my old books and earn credits. The best part of PaperBackSwap is that it keeps a tally of the money you’ve saved by swapping books. I’m up to $292.50 saved!

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Any trip to CVS where I save more than I spend is a win in my book. Plus, I got my yearly dose of White Strips for $11.99 after coupons and ECBs!

Purchased:

• 3 (8 ct.) PopTarts regularly $2.69 each on sale 3/$5 – $1.50 coupon = $3.50
• 3 (2 liter) Cokes regularly $2.19 each on sale 3/$3 = $3
• 2 VitaminWater on sale BOGO regulary $1.69 – FREE Facebok coupon = FREE*
• 1 Scott 12 pack regularly $11.99 on sale for $6.88 – $1 Sunday coupon = $5.88
• 1 Always pads regularly $3.70 on sale $2.99 – $1 Sunday coupon = $1.99
• 1 Always pantyliners regularly $3.70 on sale $2.99 – $1 Sunday coupon = $1.99
• 2 Oral B Advanced Toothbrushes regularly $3.70 on sale for $2.99 with $2 ECB – BOGO coupon = $2.99
• 1 Crest White Strips regularly $31.99 with $10 ECB – $10 Sunday Coupon = $21.99

Earned:

• $10 ECB from Crest White Strips
• $2 ECB from Oral B

Total = $36.96

Saved = $41.52

*Online says Vitamin Water is on sale 4/$5, so check your local CVS

Payday. The day when more money leaves our checking account than enters our checking account.

• $55 grocery
• $320 Chase
• $858 rent

Where did your money go this week? Join in Daily Dollars and fess up!

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I don’t do much of the cleaning in my house (I’m more of a tidier; my husband is the deep cleaner) but I do all the shopping. In addition to being price conscious, I try to choose products that are the best for my family and the environment.

Seventh Generation is a favorite of mine that has been leading the “responsible cleaning” crusade for over 20 years, using the power of the herb thyme to clean and disinfect! Thymol is a component of the herb thyme and is a non-toxic and environmentally safe way to clean counter tops, cutting boards, kid’s toys, and more. I always have the disinfecting wipes around to clean up little spills and puppy accidents.

Not only are Seventh Generation products eco-friendly, they are budget-friendly, and you can save even more when you register for the Seventh Generation Nation and print valuable coupons! Between my local retailer and coupons, Seventh Generation products are cheaper than most harsh disinfectants.

If you want to learn more about what is good for you and our planet, Seventh Generation has paired with eco-lifestyle consultant Alexandra Zissu, author of The Conscious Kitchen: The New Way to Buy and Cook Food – to Protect the Earth, Improve Your Health, and Eat Deliciously. Her book includes great tips that everyone can consider for maintaining a green and healthy kitchen.

Are you ready to make the switch to non-toxic Seventh Generation products? I’ll make it easy – I have a prize pack for one lucky reader that contains:

• disinfecting multisurface cleaner
• disinfecting bathroom cleaner
• disinfecting wipes
• a copy of The Conscious Kitchen
• 2 rolls of 100% recycled, unbleached paper towels
• all in a cleaning caddy made of recycled plastic!

Here’s how to enter:

Main Entry – that means you must complete this entry to win!

• How do you keep your family safe from harmful chemicals?

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• Subscribe to my blog by RSS feed or email subscription
• Follow @CorrinRenee and @SeventhGen on Twitter
• Tweet the following:

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The fine print… Entries will be accepted until midnight, Wednesday, March 31st. One (1) winner will be chosen at random and announced on Thursday, April 1st. Winner will be contacted by email and/or Twitter and will have 48 hours to respond. Please use your real first name a valid email address when entering. I am not responsible for incorrect contact information. Prize will be shipped directly from sponsor. Good luck!

This is a sponsored giveaway courtesy of MyBlogSpark and Seventh Generation. I received product samples in order to craft my review. Please see my site policy if you have questions.

Lately, date nights are spent on the couch, eating Rice Crispie Treats, and watching movies. I’m okay with that. Especially with $1 DVD rentals from Blockbuster Express.

It’s fast and convenient and new releases like The Princess and The Frog and Blind Side are now available.

Enjoy two date nights for the price of one with this BOGO Blockbuster Express coupon. Just use coupon code 555G13B before March 31st.

I received no compensation for this post. I was entereted into a contest for a $250 Visa gift card in exchange for this post and since I like cheap date night and we need groceries, it was a natural fit. Please see my site policy with any questions.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine. Please see my site policy with any questions.

It’s spring break! Did you budget to take your family somewhere this year? Vacation savings is in our budget because it’s important to us to get away and see the sites. We set aside a little every paycheck (and a little more if we’re budgeting for somewhere specific) and have enough to get away every year!

Most years, my family went on an excursion for spring break. When I was eleven we drove to Branson, Missouri. I remember water slides, an Elvis impersonator, and the saloon at Silver Dollar City.

Someplace “touristy” like Branson does tend to be pricey, but the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing has some great specials to make your vacation budget stretch further, like 25% off (!!!) when you book with your Visa card, double Virgina America points, and romance and golf packages to add a little something extra to your stay.

The Hilton Branson Convention Center combines work and play, so you can take your family with on your next business trip!

Both hotels are close to the action of the Branson strip, have great family-friendly pools and dining options, and are even pet-friendly so Roover can come along!

So, where is your family going for spring break?

Are you signed up for Tropicana Juicy Rewards? Every time you purchase specially marked Tropicana Pure Premium orange juice and enter the code on the package at Tropicana Juicy Rewards you earn points which can be redeemed for discounts at zoos and museums, salons and spas, and loads more.

My family is visiting the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center with BOGO coupons next week thanks to Tropicana Juicy Rewards!

TODAY ONLY redeem 1 Juicy Rewards point for a BOGO Free Tropicana OJ coupon! Visit Tropicana Juicy Rewards and click on Deal of the Day on the homepage!

Act quick, because when the glass of OJ is empty, the deal is gone!

I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program by Mom Central on behalf of Tropicana. I received no compensation for this post. Please see my site policy if you have any questions.