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How To Make Liquid Soap out of Bar Soap

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Mary from Couponers United recently posted about how to make liquid soap out of bar soap. We are a liquid soap family but it's not always the best deal. I never knew you could turn a bar of soap into liquid soap until I read this post. And it's so easy! Since you can get bar soap really cheap sometimes, this would be a great way to cut the cost of something you use everyday! Supplies needed: 1 bar of soap, pan, grater, 2 cups of water Grate the bar of soap into pan Add 2 cups of water and melt over medium heat Allow to cool..you can fill two to three hand soap dispensers!  Super easy. I will be trying this as soon as I get back from BlogHer.  I have so many bars of soap that I got for FREE...

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Guest Post: Now That You Are Stocked Up On Free Stuff …..

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.... What do you do with it all? A guest post by Kristen from Frugality In The Making If you are reading Karen's blog, then there is a great chance you know about all of the wonderful items you can get for free. And, if you are a couponer, I am sure you have a stash of items that you will never use!  Hey, we all have them. They were free, or even better they Made you money!  How could you walk away from a deal like that? So, now you have them. But what do you DO with it all? I have been stockpiling and shopping the money makers for 4 years now and these are some ideas that I have come up with for those less desirable (to you) items: Donations- You can donate so many items to shelters and...

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Check Your Emails: Free $5.00 Gift Card from Magazines.com – Request a $5.00 Check

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I'm going through my emails from today and once again Magazines.com sent me a $5.00 gift card to use on any magazine OR I can send for a $5.00 check.  I always send for the check.  Did you get one?  Check your email from Wednesday (8/4) to see if you have it.  I requested the check and should have it in a few weeks. To get your $5.00 check, just click HERE and enter the gift card code from the email.  That's it!  Pretty easy money!

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Leaving for New Youk City to attend BlogHer today!!

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I am heading to New York City this afternoon for BlogHer.  It officially begins on Friday and ends on Saturday but there are lots of parties happening Thursday and Sunday so I will be there for 4 1/2 days!! I'm so excited to meet all my blogging friends and all the PR people I've worked with and to also meet some new people.  I have a full schedule and will  probably not be able to blog much over the next few days but I do have some great guest posts lined up for you and the deals will be up this weekend. If you are going to be there make sure you say hi!

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HOT Deal: LensCrafters 50% off Sale (ends August 31st)

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"It's very important to make sure you have your child’s eyes checked before they head back to the classroom! 80% of what children learn is through vision and among school-aged children, 6-11 years old, an estimated 5.3 million have a vision problem." Head on over to ANY LensCrafters store this weekend for the semi-annual sale and they will perform an eye examination for your child to determine their vision needs. If you purchase a pair of frames you get 50% off the prescription lenses. LensCrafters offers a 30-Day Unconditional Guarantee that allows consumers to test drive prescription eyeglasses risk-free for 30 days. If you don’t love them, return or exchange them within 30 days of...

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Guest Post: Saving Energy = Saving Money

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This is a guest post from a good friend of mine from high school Bob Black, who I recently reconnected with.  He is a Realtor in Rhode Island and  I asked him if he could share a few tips on how to save money as a home owner. As a Realtor, I am often asked for money saving tips for home owners. I do have lots of tips, and enjoy sharing them. If you’re selling your home and want to get the most “bang for your buck” I can tell you how to spruce your home up a bit before putting it on the market without spending a lot of cash. If you’re a buyer and need tips on how to make a home your own without breaking the bank, I can point you in the right direction there, as well. One of my favorite and...

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BlogHer Sponsor: Cook’s Ham

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For those of you that have been reading my blog for a while now, you know I've done a few giveaways for a Cook's Ham and they've been extremely popular.  Well I'm excited to say that you will be seeing more Cook's Ham giveaways in the comming months because they have generously offered to sponsor my trip to BlogHer 2010 in New York City this week!!!  I'm over the top excited and so grateful to them. If you are going to BlogHer be sure to stop me and say hi.  I will have some fun swag from Cook's Ham as well.  For those of you that are not going to be there keep your eye out for some fun Cook's Ham giveaways each month through the end of the year. What I love about ham (besides how good it...

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Hood Simply Smart Review & Giveaway ENDED

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Product Name: Simply Smart Milk Product Information: Hood found an innovative and natural way to deliver a lowfat milk that still tastes delicious by using ultra-filtration to remove some of the water that otherwise makes lowfat milk lack taste and texture. Because Simply Smart offers “all the taste, without all the fat” it is a great, healthy substitute for recipes that call for milk. Simply Smart Milk can be found at major retailers Northeast, Metro NY and select Southeast markets, including FL and GA. My Thoughts: I'm not a HUGE milk drinker but I love cereal and it's not cereal without milk.  I also know that whole milk is not the best option for me so I try not to drink it.  I'm happy...

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BlogHer Sponsor: Lane Bryant

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I'm so excited....  BlogHer is just 3 more days away and this will be my first blogging conference.  When I heard it was in New York City I told my husband I had to go since there was no plane ticket involved which would save a LOT of money.  (I was gonna go anyways lol).  Immediately I began searching for a Sponsor.  I not only wanted to be there to represent my blog but also a brand.    As the conference got closer I didn't give up.  Guess what?  I not only found one sponsor but TWO sponsors!! Lane Bryant sent me a gift card to buy an outfit to wear while at BlogHer.  Being the savvy shopper that I am (and with the help of coupons) I was able to turn it into 3 outfits!!! Yup you read...

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Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Ice Cream Bars & Sandwiches Giveway ENDED

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Product Name: Breyers Smooth and Dreamy Ice Cream Sandwiches and Bars Product Information: The new Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Ice Cream Bars & Sandwiches with six rich and creamy flavors, including Chocolate Caramel Brownie, Vanilla Caramel Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Vanilla Fudge Brownie, and Triple Chocolate Chip, offer something for everyone.  There are no artificial flavors or colors, 160 calories or less and 4-6g of fat per serving, and delicious mix-ins and swirls!  Perfect for the summer! My Thoughts: I received a coupon to purchase either the Ice Cream Bars or Sandwiches.  We decided on the Vanilla Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches and we...

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Koupon Karen Interview by BeFrugal

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I was very excited when I was contacted by BeFrugal to see if I'd like to be interviewed. I'm always honored that someone wants to interview me and of course I said yes! BeFrugal is based in Boston, MA and they are a bunch of cheap, thrifty, penny pinchers who believe that a dollar saved is two dollars earned!  Find tens of thousands of coupons, deals, and promotional codes for thousands of merchants on BeFrugal.com. If you'd like to read my interview head on over to BeFrugal and learn even more about Koupon Karen.

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Mega Swagbucks Day! You could Win BIG! 7/30/10

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Can you believe it's Friday again already!!!  It's also the end of the month so if you have some Swagbucks to cash in and you're looking to get some gift cards do it now so you can get them next week.  I love to get the $5 Amazon gift cards for 450 swagbucks because there is so much stuff you can buy on Amazon.   You can cash in 2 prizes per day. Every Friday is Mega Swagbucks Day which basically means you can win higher denominations of Swagbucks today with all your searches.  I have Swagbucks set to my homepage so I always use it while searching. Not a member of Swagbucks?  You can read more about it HERE.  It's FREE to join and you could win prizes like an iPhone, Gift Cards or CASH!...

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