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January 23, 2009
Heather L
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Frugal Friday: More Homeschool Freebies

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Scholastic currently has a free unit study on the Underground Railroad. Scholastic is also having their dollar days sale for teachers right now. Homeschoolers are included in this sale. You just need to sign up for an account and have that account verified. I placed the order and then called to have my account verified. I received my books yesterday. What a great deal!! Rose Charts if offering free printable versions of some of their wonderful Bible charts. You will be asked to sign up for their email list. They will then send you a link for 9 free charts.…

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May 3, 2008
Heather L
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Lowes Build & Grow Clinics

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Every other Saturday, Lowes hosts a free Build & Grow Clinic for kids. The kids get to build different projects (for free). They are given safety goggles, an apron, and the project. Upon completion of the project, they receive a certificate of completion and a patch to put on their apron. This month, they are featuring a Memory Box (for Mother’s Day) on May 10th and a See It Grow Planter on May 24th. We usually just pick ours up and take them with us. This allows us to do them on our own time. Home Depot also offers a…

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February 2, 2008
Heather L
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Frugal Friday

Posted in Reviews, and Thrifty Ideas

While looking for a safer laundry cleaner, I came across laundry dropps. Well, you can now try out Dropps for free. Click on the image for more information about Dropps. I was looking for a better (and cheaper) alternative to dryer sheets. I’ve seen commercials for these dryer balls. When I saw the $3 off coupon in the Walgreens easy saver catalog, I decided to try them out as they would only be $6.99. They have a 2 year money back guarantee. Well, they work really well. I haven’t had any problems with static and the drying time has decreased.…

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November 23, 2007
Heather L
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Online Black Friday Sales/Freebies

Posted in Thoughts, and Thrifty Ideas

Yes, I got up very early this morning to pick up a few things from the store. For those who would rather stay cozy and warm at home, there are some great sales online. Homeschool Estore is holding their second annual Black Friday Giveaway and Sale. There are at least 20 freebies plus great sale prices on their other products. Hands of a Child is also having their great Black Friday sale. The earlier you begin shopping, the more you will save. Live and Learn Press is having a half price sale on their lapbooks during the month of November.…

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July 11, 2007
Heather L
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Free Slurpee Day

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Just a reminder to all: July 11th is once again Slurpee day – a wonderful day to celebrate the creation of the Slurpee. This year, as in the years before, 7-Eleven stores will be handing out 1000 free 7.11oz Slurpees from 7am until 11pm (or until supplies last). Yay! Free Slurpee!!!!