14 of My Favorite Money Saving Apps

If you have a smartphone, then you have a wonderful tool to help you save even more money! There are numerous apps dedicated to saving. Whether they are mobile coupons, rebates or something else, they are all beneficial.


I’ve made a list of some of my very favorite money saving apps. I’m sure there are many more that I didn’t list, but this list is comprised of some that I use regularly and enjoy the most!

1. IBOTTA

ibotta is, in my opinion, one of the best. This app offers the most rebates which are available at several different retailers.  You just choose the store you’ll be shopping at and then unlock the offers for the items you plan to buy. After your purchase, you simply scan the barcodes of the items and upload your receipt to claim your rebate.

Once your balance reaches $20, you can request a payout.  I usually select a payout through PayPal.  However, you can also choose from dozens of gift cards such as Sam’s club, Olive Garden, GAP, Best Buy, Old Navy, Amazon, Papa John’s and many more.

Another plus of Ibotta is that you can build a team (with all of your Facebook friends also using the ibotta app) and earn extra bonuses.  And, you also get an extra bonus (sometimes $5, sometimes $10) when you download the app and redeem your first rebate.

2. MOBISAVE

MobiSave is a newer money saving app.  One positive of this one is that there are rebates for any brand of a certain item.  For example, save 10 cents on any brand of Bacon.  This makes it easy to get whatever brand you normally get and still save some extra change!

MobiSave resets on Mondays.  With this app, you have to check it before shopping.  You’ll need to have the rebates already added to your cart before you checkout. 

MobiSave pays you immediately (yay!)– no need to save up until a certain threshold. The money goes straight into your PayPal account.

3. CHECKOUT51

Checkout51 has always been one of my favorites! They have several offers that change every Thursday.  Each receipt submission must be purchased and submitted by midnight on Wednesdays, before the offers change. 

This app is great because every week you get to pick one produce item (from a list of five) that saves you 25¢. I also prefer this app because it doesn’t have specific retailers.  You just simply upload your receipt from ANY retailer.  This helps us in Ada where stores like Nichols and Apple Market are no included in most money saving apps lists of retailers.

Request your payment via check, and you’ll receive it in the mail relatively quickly.  The account threshold for payment is $20.

4. AMAZON

I absolutely recommend this Amazon app!   One of my favorite ways to use this app is when I’m out shopping.  If I come across something I am thinking about purchasing, I like to pull out this app and double check the Amazon price.  I compare it to the price I’m looking at in the store and if it’s cheaper on the Amazon app, I order it there instead.  Since I have Prime, shipping is free!

5. BERRY CART

Berry Cart is a great app for those more focused on healthy eating styles.  They have several options for vegetarian, vegan or organic/non-GMO food lovers. 

6. OUT TO EAT WITH KIDS

This app shows the restaurants offering cheap/free kids meals.  Who goes out to eat with children and doesn’t look for kid’s meal deals!  You definitely need to download this one!

7. WALMART SAVINGS CATCHER

From the survey I offered on the blog a few days ago, I concluded that most of my readers shop at Walmart as their main store.  If you are one of those readers and you don’t already have this app, you need to download it now!  All you do is scan your receipt and it does all the work.  The app automatically price matches your receipt to other local receipts and finds the lowest price.  If they find a price lower than the one you paid at Walmart, they will add the  money back to your account!  This money goes onto a virtual giftcard.  You can use this giftcard to pay for future shopping trips at Walmart!  This app is a must-have.

8. SHOPKICK

With Shopkick, you can get “kicks” for scanning items in the store.  Just scan the barcode of certain items and you’ll earn kicks that you can use toward gift cards! 

9. SHOPMIUM

Shopmium offers cash back at various retailers.  One your rebate submission is approved, they will deposit the funds directly into your PayPal account.  Use my referral code (YFKECAWX) and you’ll get a FREE Lindt Chocolate bar!

10. SAVINGSTAR

This app offers cash back on various brands.  When shopping, you’ll need to scan the barcode of the item you purchased, then upload a photo of your receipt within the app.  The funds will be added to your account.  You can then request payment via PayPal, Amazon or other gift cards.

11.  EBATES

I have learned to always check Ebates when shopping online.  This website is great because you earn cashback for making online purchases!  The amounts vary, but you can earn anywhere from 1% to sometimes up to 15% on cashback purchases that you are making.  Download the app so you can use this when you shop online from your phone!

12. RETAILMENOT

I never purchase anything online without checking this website first! But, if you download the app you will be able to find in-store savings when you are out shopping as well!

13. MILITARY COST CUTTERS

If you’re a military family, this app tells you which businesses and/or restaurants in your area offer military discounts!

14. RECEIPT HOG

This app rewards you for scanning your receipts.  You will earn coins for each receipt you submit, then you turn those coins into real cash.  Just make sure to submit your receipt within 7 days of the purchase date.

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

Free eBook Download :: Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Cookbook

Download this Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Cookbook right now for free to your Kindle! This has 50 of the top Instant Pot meal recipes. Prices change on Amazon quickly so get it while it’s free if you’re interested. It's regularly $2.99.


This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

Walgreens Deals 1/8-1/14

Here are the very best deals I see at Walgreens this week! 

Black Forest or Trolli Candy 4 to 8 oz (select varieties) $1.50 = $1.50 RR
Final cost FREE!

Kool-Aid Jammers 10 pack 2/$4
Use the $1/2 Kool-Aid Jammers 10 pack Walgreens Store coupon found in the January Savings Booklet, available to digitally clip to your balance rewards card (pick up free booklet in store).
Final cost 2/$3 – $1.50 per pack!

General Mills Cereal 10.7 to 13 oz $1.99
Use the $1/1 General Mills Cheerios Cereal printable coupon *limit 1
Final cost only $0.99!

Kellogg’s Special K Cereal 10.8 to 12.5 oz, Bars or Crisps 5 to 10 pack 3/$8
Buy 3 = 3,000 Bonus Points ($3 reward)
Use three $0.75/1 Kellogg’s Special K Bars printable coupons
Pay $5.75
Get back 3,000 Bonus Points ($3 reward)
Final cost after points = $2.75 – $0.92 per box!

Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts 6 pack 2/$3
Use the $1/3 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts printable coupon
Final cost $1.17 each, when you buy 3!

Butterball Turkey Bacon 6 oz or Nice! one dozen large Eggs 2/$2
Use two $0.55/1 Butterball Turkey Bacon printable coupons
Final cost just $0.90 – 45¢ each!

Progresso Soup 19 oz 2/$2.50
Use the $0.50/2 Progresso Products (excluding pasta bowls) coupon found in the 12/4 SS (exp 1/28) or in the 1/8 SS (exp 3/4)
Or use the $1/4 Progresso Soup printable coupon 
Final cost 2/$2, just $1 per can!

Nabisco, Kellogg’s, Keebler or Pepperidge Farm Select Snacks 2.2 to 6.5 oz 2/$2.50
Use the $0.75/2 Nabisco Cookie or Cracker Products 3.5 oz+ coupon found in the 12/11 SS (exp 1/28)
Final cost $1.75 – 88¢ each!

Krave, Oberto or Good & Delish Jerky or Strips 3 or 3.25 oz 2/$8
Use the $1/2 Krave, Oberto or Good & Delish Jerky or Strips 3 or 3.25 oz Walgreens Store coupon found in the January Savings Booklet, available to digitally clip to your balance rewards card  (pick up free booklet in store).
Final cost 2/$7 – Just $3.50 per bag (reg $5.99!)

Mars, Skittles, Starburst, Airheads or Haribo Candy singles 1.35 to 2.17 oz 59¢
Use the $0.50/1 Mars Snickers Crisper, Original, Almond or Xtreme Singles or Sharing Size Bars printable coupon
Final cost ONLY 9¢!

Hershey’s Valentine Candy 5.9 to 10.5 oz 2/$6
Use the $1/2 Hershey’s Valentine Candy 5.9 to 10.5 oz Walgreens Store coupon found in the January Savings Booklet, available to digitally clip to your balance rewards card  (pick up free booklet in store).
Final cost 2/$5

M&M’s or Mars Minis 9.5 to 11.5 oz 2/$6
Use the $1.50/2 M&M’s Chocolate Candies printable coupon here
Or $1/2 Mars Snickers, M&M’s, Twix, 3 Musketeers or Milky Way Fun Size or Mini laydown bags 8 oz+ coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 2/19)
And, use the $1/2 M&M’s or Mars Minis 9.5 to 11.5 oz Walgreens Store coupon found in the January Savings Booklet, available to digitally clip to your balance rewards card  (pick up free booklet in store).
Final cost for M&M’s as low as $3.50 – $1.75 per bag!

Dove Minis 7.94 to 8.87 oz (select varieties) 2/$7
Use the $1/2 Dove Minis 7.94 to 8.87 oz Walgreens Store coupon found in the January Savings Booklet, available to digitally clip to your balance rewards card ( pick up free booklet in store).
Final cost 2/$6!

Hershey’s or Brookside Canister or Pouch Candy 5 to 10.5 oz 2/$6
Use the $1/2 Hershey’s or Brookside Canister or Pouch Candy 5 to 10.5 oz Walgreens Store coupon found in the January Savings Booklet, available to digitally clip to your balance rewards card (pick up free booklet in store).
Final cost 2/$5

Wrigley’s 5, Eclipse or Orbit Gum 14 to 18 pieces $0.99
Use the $0.50/2 Orbit, 5, Extra or Juicy Fruit Gum 14-15 stick packs coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 4/10)
Final cost $1.48 – 74¢ per pack, when you buy 2!

Select Crest or Oral-B Toothbrushes, Toothpaste or Mouthwash 3/$11.97 = $6 RR
Use three $2/1 Crest Toothpaste 3 oz+ (excludes regular, cavity, baking soda, tartar control and kids) coupons found in the 1/1 P&G (exp 1/14)
Pay $5.97
Get back a $6 RR
Final cost FREE!

Colgate Select Toothbrushes or Toothpaste 2/$5, Buy 2 = $3 RR
Use two of the below coupons:
Several $.75/1 coupons here
$0.50/1 Colgate 360° or Floss-Tip Manual Toothbrush (excludes plus, triple action, extra clean and classic clean) coupon found in the 1/1 SS (exp 1/14)
$0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste 3 oz+ coupon found in the 1/1 SS (exp 1/14)
Pay as low as $3.50
Get back a $3 RR
Final cost as low as 50¢ Just 25¢ each!

Buy 2 participating (*min 1 cartridge) Gillette Fusion, Venus or Mach 3 Razor Cartridges, Razors or Razor Systems (select varieties) = $5 RR
Deal Idea
Buy 1 Venus Swirl Razor $10.99
Buy 1 Venus Razor Refill 4 ct. $20.99
Total = $31.98
Use the $3/1 Gillette Razor Cartridges 4 ct+ coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 1/31)
And, use the $3/1 Venus Swirl or Venus & Olay Razor (excludes disposables) printable coupon
Pay $25.98
Get back a $5 RR
Final cost $20.98

Clairol Nice ‘N Easy or Root Touch-Up Hair Color 2/$14, Buy 2 = $1 RR
Use the $5/2 Clairol Hair Color (excludes age defy, balsam, textures & tones) coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 1/21)
Pay $9
Get back a $1 RR
Final cost 2/$8

Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Refill Heads 2 pack or Battery Handles, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Deal Idea
Buy 2 Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Battery Operated Toothbrushes $9.99 each
Minus the BOGO Free = $9.99
Use the $2/1 Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Toothbrush printable coupon
Final cost $7.99 – $3.99 each!

Almay Cosmetics, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Buy 2 Almay Makeup Removing Pads 80 ct. $5.99 each
Minus the BOGO Free = $5.99
Use the $2/1 Almay Cosmetics Walgreens Store coupon found in the January Savings Booklet, available to digitally clip to your balance rewards card  (pick up free booklet in store).
Final cost $3.99 – Just $2 each! And NO manufacturer coupons needed!

Revlon Cosmetics, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Deal Scenario
Buy 2 Revlon Eye Shadow Links $3.29 each
Total after the sale = $3.29 – Only $1.65 each!

CoverGirl Cosmetics, Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off

Coupons available:
$3/1 Covergirl Outlast Face Product (excludes accessories) coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 1/28)
$1/1 Covergirl Lip Product (excludes accessories) coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 1/28)
$0.50/1 Covergirl Outlast Face Product (excludes accessories) printable coupon
$0.50/1 Covergirl Lip Product (excludes accessories) printable coupon

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm .15 oz 2/$7.98
Buy 2 = 1,000 Bonus Points ($1 reward)
Final cost $6.98 – $3.49 each!

Dial or Tone Body Wash 16 or 18 oz or Bar Soap 6 or 8 pack 2/$7
Use the Buy 2 Dial or Tone Body Wash or Bar Soap 6 pack+ and Get 1 FREE ($4.49 max value) coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 1/29)
Final cost 3/$7 – $2.33 each!

Dial Foaming Hand Soap $2 *on sale thru 1/28!
Use the $1/2 Dial Foaming Hand Wash, Liquid Hand Soap Refills, Bar Soap 3 pk+ or Advanced Bar 2 pk+ coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 1/29)
Final cost 2/$3 – $1.50 per Soap!

Mitchum or Lady Mitchum Deodorant (select varieties) Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Total after the BOGO Free = $3.99
Use the $1/1 Mitchum (excluding clinical or twin packs) coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 2/11)
Final cost $2.99 – $1.50 each!

Bic Disposable Razors 2 to 10 pack (select varieties) $5.99
Spend $10 = 2,000 Bonus Points ($2 reward)
Total for 2 packs = $11.98
Use the Bic Buy 1 Disposable Razor, Get 1 FREE ($7.99 max value) coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 1/29)
Pay $5.99
Get back 2,000 Bonus Points ($2 reward) + 110 EveryDay Points (11¢ reward)
Final cost after points = $3.88 – $1.94 each!

Herbal Essences or Aussie Select Hair Care 10.1 to 13.5 oz 2/$6
Use the $2/2 Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Products coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 1/21)
Or use the $2/2 Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Products coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 1/21)
Final cost 2/$4!

Revlon Colorsilk Hair Color, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Total for 2 = $5.29
Use the $1/2 Revlon Hair Color Products coupon found in the 12/11 SS (exp 1/15)
Final cost $4.29 – $2.15 each!

Tampax Pearl or Radiant Tampons 32 to 36 ct. or Always Pads 22 to 46 pack or Panty Liners 108 pack 2/$14
Buy 2 = 2,000 Bonus Points ($2 reward)
Use two $1/1 Tampax Pearl or Radiant Tampons 16 ct+ coupons found in the 1/1 P&G (exp 1/14)
Or use two $1/1 Always Radiant or Infinity Pads 11 ct+ coupons found in the 1/1 P&G (exp 1/14)
Pay $12
Get back 2,000 Bonus Points ($2 reward) + 140 EveryDay Points (14¢ reward)
Final cost $9.86 – $4.93 each!

Pampers Diapers and Training Pants 18 to 44 pack $9.99
Spend $20 = 4,000 Bonus Points ($4 reward)
Deal Scenario
Buy 3 packs of Pampers Diapers and Training Pants 18 to 44 pack $9.99 each
Total = $29.97
Use three of the below coupons:
$2/1 Pampers Diapers or Easy Ups Training Underwear coupon found in the 1/1 P&G (exp 1/14)
$2/1 Pampers Easy Ups Training Pants printable coupon
$2/1 Pampers Baby Dry Diapers printable coupon
$2/1 Pampers Cruisers Diapers printable coupon
$2/1 Pampers Swaddlers Diapers printable coupon
Pay $23.97
Get back 4,000 Bonus Points ($4 reward) + 290 EveryDay Points (29¢ reward)
Final cost after points = $19.68 – $6.56 per pack

Nexium 24HR Acid Reducer 42 ct. $23.99
Spend $30  = 10,000 Bonus Points ($10 reward)
Total for 2 packs = $47.98
Use two $7/1 Nexium 24HR 42-ct Product coupons found in the 1/1 RP (exp 1/8!)
Pay $33.98
Get back 10,000 Bonus Points ($10 reward) + 470 EveryDay Points (47¢ reward)
Final cost after points = $23.51 – $11.76 each! (reg $28.99!)

Mucinex 16 or 20 ct. or 6 oz 2/$25.98
Spend $25 = 5,000 Bonus Points ($5 reward)
Use two of the below coupons:
$2/1 Mucinex Fast-Max Product coupon found in the 12/4 SS (exp 1/15)
$2/1 Mucinex Product coupon found in the 12/4 SS (exp 1/15)
$2/1 Mucinex Clear & Cool printable coupon
$2/1 Mucinex 12 Hour 14 ct+ printable coupon
Pay $21.98
Get back 5,000 Bonus Points ($5 reward) + 250 EveryDay Points (25¢ reward)
Final cost $16.73 – $8.37 each!

Vicks Dayquil or Nyquil or Sinex 48 ct. or 2 pack, 12 oz each 2/$27.98
Spend $25 = 5,000 Bonus Points ($5 reward)
Use the $3/2 Vicks Products (excludes vapodrops and zzzquil) coupons found in the 1/1 P&G (exp 1/28)
Or $3/2 Vicks DayQuil, NyQuil or Severe Products (excludes vapodrops, qlearquil and zzzquil) printable coupon
Pay $24.98
Get back 5,000 Bonus Points ($5 reward) + 270 EveryDay Points (27¢ reward)
Final cost $19.71 – $9.85 each!

Premier Protein Shake 4 pack 2/$12
Use two $3/1 Premier Protein Shake 4-pk coupons found in the 1/8 SS (exp 4/1)
Final cost 2/$6 – Just 75¢ per Shake!

Atkins or Harvest Nutritional Shakes or Bars 2/$11
Use two $1/1 Atkins Bars, Treats or Shakes coupons found in the 1/8 SS (exp 3/31)
Final cost 2/$9

Bausch + Lomb Soothe Drops or Biotrue Solution $7.99
Use the $3/1 Bausch+Lomb Soothe Eye Drops printable coupon or printable coupon here
And, use the $2/1 Bausch + Lomb Soothe or Biotrue Eye Solution Walgreens Store coupon found in the January Savings Booklet, available to digitally clip to your balance rewards card (pick up free booklet in store).
Final cost for Soothe Drops only $2.99!

Kleenex Facial Tissue 56 to 160 sheets (excludes 85 sheet) Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Deal Idea
Buy 6 boxes Kleenex Facial Tissue 56 to 160 sheets $1.99 each
Total for all after the BOGO Free = $5.97
Use the $0.75/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue single boxes or (1) Bundle pack printable coupon *must share
Final cost $5.22 – Just 87¢ per box!

Kleenex Facial Tissue 3 or 4 pack $3.99
Use the $0.75/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue single boxes or (1) Bundle pack printable coupon *must share
Or $0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue Single Boxes 56 ct+ or (1) Bundle Pack Facial Tissues coupon found in the 1/1 SS (exp 2/11)
Final cost as low as $3.24 – Just 81¢ per box!

Angel Soft Bath Tissue 12 big rolls $2.94
Use the $0.45/1 Angel Soft Bathroom Tissue coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 2/8) or printable coupon
Final cost $2.49 – Just 21¢ per BIG roll!

Cottonelle Bath Tissue 12 big rolls $3.99
Use the $0.55/1 Cottonelle Bath Tissue printable coupon
Or use the $0.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper 6 rolls+ coupon found in the 1/1 SS (exp 2/11)
Final cost as low as $3.44 – 29¢ per roll!

Scott Paper Towels 6 rolls $3.99
Use the $0.55/1 Scott Paper Towels 6 rolls+ printable coupon
Or $0.50/1 Scott Paper Towels 6 rolls+ coupon found in the 1/1 SS (exp 1/29)
Final cost as low as $3.44 – 58¢ per roll!

Nice! Fold & Close Sandwich Bags 50 or 150 ct, Freezer 15 or 20 ct. or Storage 15 to 25 ct. $0.99 with in ad coupon

Renuzit Gel Air Freshener 7 oz 89¢
Total for 6 = $5.34
Use the Buy 4 Renuzit Adjustables Air Freshener Cones Get 2 FREE ($2.20 max value) coupon found in the 1/8 SS (exp 1/22)
Final cost $3.56 – 59¢ each!

Buy 2 Air Wick Scented Oil Warmer w/ Refill Pack 2/$5
Total = $5
Use two $1/1 Air Wick Scented Oil Warmer printable coupons
Final Cost $3 total – just $1.50 per pack!

Lysol Disinfecting Spray 12.5 oz or Wipes 80 pack 2/$10
Buy 2 = 1,000 Bonus Points ($1 reward)
Use two $1/1 Lysol Disinfectant Spray or Disinfectant Max Cover Mist 12.5 oz+ coupons found in the 1/1 SS (exp 2/8)
Or use two $1/1 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes 35 ct+ coupons found in the 12/4 SS (exp 1/10)
Pay $8
Get back 1,000 Bonus Points ($1 reward)
Final cost 2/$7

Nice! Select Household Cleaning Products, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Fabuloso or Suavitel 22 to 33.8 oz, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Final cost 2/$2.99 – $1.50 each, No coupons needed!

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent 25 to 32 loads or 21 pack, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Final cost 2/$6.99

Purex Laundry Detergent 20 to 33 loads, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Final cost 2/$5.99

Tide Laundry Detergent 48 or 64 loads $10.99
Use the $2/1 Tide Detergent or Pods (excluding simply clean & fresh, simply clean & sensitive, detergent 10oz and pods 5ct) coupon found in the 1/1 P&G (exp 1/14)
Final cost $8.99

Thanks, Hip2Save!


This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

Sam's Club :: One Year Membership + Free $25 Gift Card + Free Pizza AND Cookies ONLY $45

Now is the time to join Sam’s Club!  Now, through February 5th NEW Sam’s Club members can head over here to score a 1-year Sam’s Club Membership with a $25 Sam’s Club gift card, a Free 16″ Take ‘n Bake Pizza, a Free 18ct box of Chocolate Chunk Cookies AND Instant Savings for Tostitos and more all for ONLY $45!

You will receive your $25 gift card at the time your membership card is issued (limit one gift card per primary member). The Instant Savings mentioned above will be automatically loaded to your membership account within 24 hours after joining and the offers will be valid for 30 days.

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

Snow Ice Cream Recipe PLUS Low Carb, Sugar Free Snow Ice Cream Recipe!

My girls were begging me today to go outside and play in the snow--we don't get it often here in Oklahoma, you know!  And then, their dad's office closed at 1pm and he got home early!  It seemed like the perfect time to take advantage to go play in the snow as a family!  They ran around, threw snowballs, tried to build a snowman...and we all got a little cold.  

My oldest daughter, with motive behind her question, I'm sure, said to me: "Mom, you remember that time you made snow ice cream?  It was really good!"  So, what better afternoon snack is there than snow ice cream on a snow day?  We gathered up some snow in a couple of bowls and ran inside to our warm house!

I made the regular version of snow ice cream for my husband and girls, and I really wanted to have some myself, but since I'm trying to eat healthy I had to get creative.  I decided to make a healthier version!  I made a low carb, sugar-free, THM-approved snow ice cream and it was DELICIOUS!  

You can google and find numerous recipes for regular snow ice cream online.  Here's our version:

                         


Snow Ice Cream

About 8 cups of snow
1 cup of milk
1/3 cup of sugar
1 tsp of vanilla
sprinkle of sea salt


Directions: Simply mix it all together and stir.  Add sprinkles or chocolate chips if desired.  Serve immediately because it melts quickly!

Now, using the same idea from above, make just a couple of tweaks to make it healthier!  Also, I was the only one eating this version so I didn't make quite as much....

Low Carb, Sugar Free, THM-Approved Snow Ice Cream

2-3 cups of snow
1/4 cup of heavy cream
1-2 tsp Homemade Truvia®
1/2 tsp vanilla
sprinkle of sea salt

Directions: Simply mix together and stir.  You can adjust liquid or sweetness by taste if desired.  Eat immediately because it melts...and because it is soooo good!  

Enjoy!





This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

Homemade Sugar Substitute--Homemade Truvia®

One of the main principles of Trim Healthy Mama is to completely cut out sugar.  This can be quite a hard task, but so beneficial for our bodies.  I know when I consistently follow the Trim Healthy Mama plan, I feel so much better--a lot of that due to less inflammation because of better food choices and less sugar.

THM has approved sweeteners--mostly stevia and a couple of other natural sweeteners.  They even sell some of their versions in their online store.  However, since you all know me as a pretty frugal girl, I just had to figure out a more economical way.  I've been making my own for a couple of years!  
I originally bought a container of Truvia® at Walmart.  I liked it, it's stevia--so THM approved, and it worked to help with my sweet cravings.  But, it's a rather small container and it can cost around $7.  If you start any kind of actual baking you'll find you run out of it rather quickly.

So, I decided it would be more frugal to make my own version of Truvia®.  

You'll need a container (I use my old Truvia® container), some Erythritol and PURE Stevia.  The links are to the brands I use.  

Homemade Truvia:

1 cup of Erythritol
1/2 tsp of Stevia

Directions:  Simply meaure the Erythritol and Stevia into your container.  Close the container and shake it up to mix it well!  You now have homemade Truvia®!


You can find Now Brand Erythritol on Amazon or Jet.com for around $15 for 2.5lbs.  Since you only use a cup at a time to make this recipe, it ends up lasting quite awhile.  The PURE Stevia I use is the Trim Healthy Mama Brand.  You can find it here for $10.99.  Believe me when I say this bag lasts forever!!  I just now--today--opened my 2nd bag of this and I've been doing THM off and on for about 4-5 years!  You only use 1/2 tsp or less at a time because it is very potent!  

So, all in all, you can make your own homemade version of Truvia® multiple times for the price of only buying 2-3 containers of Truvia® at Walmart.  

**Also, if you are new to Jet.com you can save 15% on your first 3 orders!  Just enter code WELCOME15 at checkout!  




This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

Sunday Coupon Preview 1/8/17

Looks like another good week for coupons!  We should have 4 inserts in our newspaper this Sunday: 2 Red Plum and 2 Smart Source.   You can preview them here. 


This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

What Would You Like to See on The Frugal Family Life?

Since restarting the blog a little over a month ago, I have been trying to figure out exactly what to post, how to expand the blog, etc.  Would you mind taking this very short and quick survey just letting me know what you like seeing and what you would like to see more of on the blog?  Thank you in advance for your time!  

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

Apple Market Matchups 1/4-1/10

I used the Ada, OK store ad for these deals. These matchups are also good for the Sooners Foods stores in Davis, Sulphur and Tishomingo!

The coupon policy states that they double coupons up to $1.00. If you use more than one “like” coupon the second one will be redeemed at face value. If you need help reading some of the abbreviations you can check out my post on how to read coupon lingo!

Lean Cuisine, $1.50 each

$1/5 from newspaper 1/1 SS

Final Price = $1.10 each wyb 5

Kellogg’s Special K Cereal or Granola, $1.89

$1/2 HERE

Final Price = $.89

Honeysuckle Lean Ground Turkey, $1.99/lb

Oscar Mayer Turkey or Ham, $2.50

$.75/1 HERE also check 1/1 newspaper

Final Price = $1.00

Nature Valley or Fiber One Protein or Nut Bars, $3.50

$1/2 HERE

Final Price = $2.50 each wyb 2

General Mills Cereal, $1.99

$1/2 HERE

Final Price = $.99

Charmin Essentials, $5.99

$.50/1 HERE also check newspaper

Final Price = $4.99

Bounty Basic, $5.79

$.50/1 HERE also check newspaper

Final Price = $4.79

Reames Egg Noodles, $2.49

$.75/1 from newspaper 11/6 SS

Final Price = $.99

80% Lean Ground Beef, $2.49/lb

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

Nichols Matchups 1/4-1/11

Here are this week's match-ups for Nichols! Remember, the sale does not start until Wednesday!

These matchups cover the Nichols stores in Checotah, Durant, Eufaula, Holdenville, and Ada AND the Nichols Country Mart in McAlester.

The Nichols coupon policy states that they double coupons up to $1.00. If you need help reading some of the abbreviations you can check out my post on how to read coupon lingo!­­­­

**Don’t forget you can save even more money by price matching local ads at Nichols!  Check out my weekly price match list to rack up the savings!

ATTENTION:  Nichols will no longer accept coupons that have another store logo or name on them even if they are manufacturer coupons.  Some of the coupons used in the matchups may print with the store name or logo on it.  I have no way of telling when I post it if it will print that way or not.  I apologize in advance if you print a coupon that you are unable to use at Nichols.

Keebler Saltine Crackers, $1.50

$1/2 from newspaper 12/11 RP

Final Price = $.50 each wyb 2

Vlasic Pickles, 80oz, $2.99

$1/1 Farmer’s Garden Variety HERE

Final Price = $.99

Campbell’s Chunky Soups, $1.33

$.40/4 from newspaper 1/1 SS

Final Price = $1.13 each wyb 4

Lean Cuisine, $1.67 each

$1/5 from newspaper 1/1 SS

Final Price = $1.27 each wyb 5

Charmin Bath Tissue, $9.99

$.25 from newspaper $1/1 PG

Final Price = $9.49

Tide Detergent, Gain Flings or Tide Pods, $6.99

$2/1 Tide Detergent from newspaper 1/1 PG

$2/1 Gain Detergent or flings from newspaper 1/1 PG

Final Price = $4.99

Nabisco Cookies or Crackers, $2.49

$.75/2 from newspaper 12/11 SS
Final Price = $1.74 each wyb 2

Hefty Trash Bags, $6.99

$1.50/1 HERE also look in newspaper 1/1 RP

Final Price = $5.49

Colgate Toothpaste or Toothbrush, $1.50

$.50/1 HERE

Also check newspaper 1/1 SS

Final Price = $.50

New York Garlic Bread, $2.99

$.50/1 from newspaper 1/1 SS

Final Price = $1.99

80% Lean Ground Beef, $2.49/lb

Oscar Mayer Turkey or Ham, $2.00

$.75/1 HERE also check 1/1 newspaper

Final Price = $.50

Foster Farms Fully Cooked Chicken, $6.99

$2/1 HERE

Final Price = $4.99

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

Trim Healthy Mama Peach Tea GGMS

Picture of GGMS already half gone because it's just so good! 

If you are interested in Trim Healthy Mama or have done it for any length of time, you've probably heard of a special drink called GGMS--or Good Girl Moon Shine.  Now, finish reading with me before you jump to conclusions!  This drink is a kicker and can be rather tangy or zingy, but not because it's bad for you!  This drink is the total opposite.  It detoxifies, clarifies, alkalizes and helps with weight loss as well!  It is great for hydrating your body and also helping you to break the soda habit!  

There are so many different variations of the GGMS, but my very favorite is one I came up with using Peach flavored Tea!  In my opinion, the peach tea helps to make the flavor of the Apple Cider Vinegar more mild.  



Here's what you'll need:

1 to 2 TBSP of Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother)--you may want to start with 1 and gradually increase.
1 tsp of ground ginger
Plan approved sweetener of some kind (I use liquid stevia pictured)
2 bags of peach tea
Water and ice cubes

Directions:  

Add two peach tea bags to 16oz of water and let steep in a large 32oz Mason Jar.  I do this in the morning before we start school and by lunch time it's ready.  Once your tea is ready to go, simply add in 1-2 TBSP of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 tsp of ground ginger and then sweeten to taste.  Then you just fill the rest of it up with water and ice.  

This is what Trim Healthy Mama calls a "sipper."  It is not a fuel source (carbs or fat) so we can sip on it to our heart's content.  

Apple Cider Vinegar has so many health benefits.  I know it's hard to get past the vinegar smell and flavor, but I knkow when I'm drinking this regularly I can tell a difference!

Hope you enjoy my version of the GGMS!


  This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

Women's The North Face Full Zip Hoodie Just $39.99 Shipped (regularly $85)!

Now through January 8th, Proozy.com is offering up this Women’s The North Face Full Zip Hoodie for ONLY $39.99 shipped (regularly $85)!!  Just enter promo code HIP3999 at checkout!! This jacket has light fleece lining and is available in several colors.


This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

Our Daily Schedule and Homeschool Schedule

As I mentioned in a post a few days ago, one thing I want to do this year is expand my blog into more than just a "coupon" blog. I want to share more of our real life. Part of that will be my journey to minimalism, my Trim Healthy Mama eating plan, our homeschooling antics, and even more.


Tonight I want to share a small peek into our homeschool life. I am currently teaching our oldest daughter (H1) who is 8 years old and in 3rd grade and also our middle daughter (H2) who is 6 years old and in Kindergarten. Our 3 year old (H3) is what I call the class clown...or "distraction!" We use Heart of Dakota Curriculum and are currently working through Bigger Hearts for His Glory with my oldest and Little Hearts for His Glory with my middle. We use Math-U-See as our math curriculum.


I'll talk more about our curriculum choices and all the books we use in a later post. Tonight, I just wanted to share how our daily schedule works. I'm a pretty organized, planned-out, girl. It's very hard for me to be spontaneous. So, as my Type A personality demands, I am a slave to making lists, calendars, schedules and on and on. Haha!


Because we are busy and I try to fit a lot into a day, it requires that I am organized and try to stick to the routine. Plus, life just goes so much more smoothly when we are in our routine. My girls act better, fight less and I'm in a better mood when things are going smoothly.


Since we moved in November our schedule has been crazy! I've not done a good job at all with my workouts, eating or much else. Starting tomorrow, we are back to the grind. Workouts, eating healthy, homeschool, ALL start back tomorrow. As you can see below, I allow plenty of time for school....basically from 9am until 2pm-3pm depending on the day. We are normally finished way before then, and if that's the case then it just means we can finish the other stuff on our list early, have more free time, run errands or just have fun!

Daily Schedule: 

(if you click on it, it gets bigger so you can actually see it!)

As far as our school goes, I also like to have an order/schedule. There are no set times to the subjects, but I just try to alternate them so that one does more independent work while the other is doing something that I need to help them with. Also so neither of them need the computer at the same time. When one of them finishes the subject they are working on, they simply go down to the next subject on their list.

School Schedule:

(if you click on it, it gets bigger so you can actually see it!)

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  

THM Friendly Printable Coupons

If you haven't heard of Trim Healthy Mama, it's a healthy way of eating that focuses on balancing the blood sugar through eating all meals and snacks around a protein source.  The main premise is to separate your fuels (carbs and fats) and to combine them with a protein source.  All while cutting out sugar.  I have been a Trim Healthy Mama (off and on) for about 4 years now.  This is the one and only plan that truly works for me...when I stay on track.  

I'll explain more about Trim Healthy Mama in another blog post soon.  But for now, if you are a Trim Healthy Mama or if you've been playing around with doing it for awhile, then I have a list of coupons for you!  Who doesn't want to save money and be able to eat healthy too?  

Each week I will update this list for you so you can print the coupons you use and save while grocery shopping. 

Trim Healthy Mama Coupons:

*Truvia $2 coupon when you request a free sample HERE

*Dreamfields Pasta $1 coupon HERE

*So Delicious Dairy Free coupon HERE (this can be used for on plan ice cream!)

*Here are several coupons preselected for you that are all thm friendly.  Click on the coupons to print!

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.