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Home Depot Classes for Women
I was so excited to see that the classes for women called "Do-It-Herself" have returned! After we bought our first home a few months ago, I have tried a few times to get to one of these classes and something always comes up (or the teacher didn't sh...
50% off Jack In The Box Real Ice Cream Shakes
Photo: Jack In The Box My e-mail inbox was full of great deals today.Jack In The Box is running a special on their Real Ice Cream Milkshakes from December 1st through December 28th. Between the hours of 2pm and 5pm, all flavors and all sizes will be...
A Quick Post for Freebies
Lots of New Offers and Newsletters
There are several new offers available. Just click on the images below to sign up for coupons and newsletters. ...
Quiznos Q Club
Click on the image above to join Quiznos Q club and get updates and coupons. ...
Kraftfoods Newsletter
Entertainment Books Now Only $15
Every year Nate and I order an Entertainment Book. This book is full of coupons for restaurants, local businesses, and there were even a few coupons for Bi-Lo, our local grocery store. Although we don't eat out much, when we do we save TONS of money...
We Got The Keys!
After two weeks of waiting to close on our house, it finally happened last night at 5pm! My husband took me out to a wonderful dinner at Macaroni Grill and then we went shopping at Lowes for a few items. We enjoyed going into the home and knowing t...
Home Depot Workshops For Women
Nate and I have been spending a lot of time at Home Depot the past few weeks. I was so excited to learn about the Home Depot Do-It-Herself Workshop - A free workshop that shows women how to transform their outdoors. Click HereThey have many other wo...
Still Here
I just wanted to let everyone know that I am still around but have not had much time to type new posts. Things are on hold with the closing of our new home and we are fully packed and just waiting for the green light to move. We have been given a n...
Vista Print
Box Tops for Educations
Moving Day and Mixing Bowls
Two weeks ago my husband and I bought a house at an auction. We have been packing boxes every night and still have a lot left to pack. Our apartment is being taken over by boxes and moving day is still 2 weeks away! Boxes, boxes everywhere. We lined ...
Hi Grandma and Friends!
I just wanted to say hello to my sweet Grandma Wininger and all of her friends in her computer class. Thank you so much for stopping by my site. Feel free to explore the buttons all down the right side of the website to see past posts that I have wri...
Slimfast
Things Are Changing!
I just wanted to let everyone know that posts may be a little slow over the next several weeks. My husband and I bought our first home on Thursday and we will be spending most of our free time packing all of our belongings for the big move. I will tr...
Old Navy Teacher Appreciation Event 3/15/09-Greenville/Spartanburg only
Attention All Teachers: Old Navy is hosting a special "Teachers Only" event on Sunday, March 15th from 6:30-9:00pm. The first 300 teachers that present their School ID will receive 30% off their entire purchase that day. Everyone after the first 300...
Real Deals Party Sat. March 7th
Photo: Real Deals e-mailListen up Real Deal shoppers! There is a party taking place on Saturday, March 7th to celebrate Lori's 40th Birthday! If you have never been to or heard of Real Deals, then please get yourself there on Saturday. You will so...
A Heated Valentine's Day
On Valentine's we had a small fire in the spare bedroom.I was headed down the hall and noticed an orange glowing reflection on the door. I looked inside the bedroom and screamed, "Fire, Fire." My hubby came running and immediately went running for b...
Welcome All New Readers!
Welcome to Bargain Banana! If you are coming from SoundoffSouth, WYFF4, or just stumbled upon this blog, thank you for visiting.To help you find what you are looking for, I have placed some buttons down the far right side of the website. Those button...
Denny's is Brilliant!
Want to get a glimpse of how much the Nationwide Free Grand Slam breakfast might cost Denny's? Check out this article by Tom Barlow of WalletPop. The figures are all estimated of course, but still very interesting. Parts of that article are posted ...
IKEA is opening in Charlotte, NC
Check out the website for IKEA Charlotte! The doors open for the first time at 9am on Wednesday, Feb. 18th. Regular store hours are Mon-Sat. 10-9 and Sun 10-7. This new location is at I-85 City Boulevard, exit 43. All Grand Opening events and promoti...
Sweet Memories With My Grandma
Although my grandma is still here in body, her mind has been away from us for a very long time. She is still able to remember the names (most of the time) of loved ones she sees on a daily basis, but she struggles with memories. She hasn't been able...
Coupon Lingo
Have you ever been reading my blog or others and thought "What is BOGO or ECB"?The Coupon Game has a great list of all the up-to-date coupon lingo.For even more details check out Keeping the Kingdom First for Coupon Lingo for Beginners. ...
New Year, New Goal
2009 will hopefully be a year that I cut way back on the amount of trash that I send off to landfills. Cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles, cardboard, and newspapers are all items I use on a weekly if not daily basis and most of it goes to the landf...
Krispy Kreme Goes Mini
Do you ever crave a Krispy Kreme doughnut but don't want to eat a whole one? Now Krispy Kreme is offering mini doughnuts. Original glazed, sprinkles, and chocolate iced glazed are the three flavors available for the minis. 20 minis are in one box. ...
No More Than Milk! Month Update
Last night my husband and I went to buy the last of our groceries before January. As I mentioned in my post No More Than Milk! Month, we are going to try to spend no extra money in January except to buy milk. We have kept within our normal weekly f...
Mountain Dew Christmas Tree
Do you have tons of Mountain Dew cans that you need to recycle? Check out the pictures below for a hilarious Christmas tree idea. Read Ivman's Blague for more details and photos. Photo: Ivman's BlaguePhoto: Ivman's BlaguePhoto: Ivman's Blague ...
College Care Packages From Tide & Other Companies
Photo: Ready UUpdate: 12/22/08 Use Promo code EDSDEC and receive $8 off your order. Go here to order.Tide sent me an e-mail today that had details about the new Ready U care packages for college students. There are 4 different packages to choose fro...
No More Than Milk! Month
My husband and I are going to start 2009 off with a bang this year. We have decided that January will be the perfect time to stay home, clean out our food pantry and freezer, and put a little extra cash in the bank.Here is our plan for the entire mon...
