Hi and welcome to the party at "Cents"able Momma! My name is Corrie, and I am a wife and mom of 2 crazy little boys.
I have always loved getting "deals", starting back in high school with my back-to-school clothing budget. I would model the clothes I had just purchased and announce the original price, followed by how much I saved by shopping a great sale. Buy something at full price....never!
Today, it's not quite as exciting, since I'm saving on groceries and toiletries, but I still love to save money! And with my blog, I'm trying to help others save their money, too.
Each week, I write several posts focusing on ways to save money, as well as great deals, freebies, coupons, and at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid. I also show my readers various methods that I use to earn a little extra money for my family here and there. Speaking of earning some extra money, visit this post to find out how to get 5 FREE Swagbucks just for registering (and to find out what Swagbucks is for those who don't know 🙂 ).
Please feel free to take a look around. If you'd like to read more, please subscribe to my blog (either in a reader or by e-mail) or follow me on Twitter.
Some of my favorite posts include:
- Helpful posts for "Beginners"
- How I Organize my Coupons
- Easy ways to Earn Extra Money
- Freebies
- Easter ideas
If I were to win a prize, my favorites would be 89,19,21,22,26,68,91,86,109,118,123,88,99,113,114,121,72,48,44,39 (in that order). Of course, I would be thrilled to win any prize!
Clair
partttttttttttteee! Hey Carrie!
CC
Nice to meet you! I'm a deal-a-holic too!
Stephanie
Nice to "meet" you! I am excited to check out more of your blog. Who doesn't love a great deal?
milet
like you i don't really like buying in the full price. i always scouts for great deal. nice blog!
McFamily
Hey! I'm Cierra,and I am very excited that I found your blog. Im horrible at bargin shopping want to be better,I think you can help 🙂
Amanda from Faith, Food and Family
Your blog sounds great! I will have to come back and look some more. So nice to "meet" you! 🙂
God bless,
Amanda
Karrine aka HerMedia
Any chance you would share some of your tips over at organizedfamilies.com ? ? ? shoot me an email 😉
Happy Blog party -ing.
Karrine
blp3
I love to save so I signed up for your blog and to follow you on twitter.
Untypically Jia
OMG I'm so excited! I used to subscribe to you (until one day my reader died on me) and now I've found you again! Thanks UBP!
StacieinAtlanta
Great blog but I already know that since I follow you on Twitter and have faved you on Technorati!
I am stopping by from The Ultimate Blog Party to say hello and to check out your blog. I am looking forward to a fun week!! 🙂
Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
Nadine
Hi. I stopped by for the party. Nice to meet you. I think it's great to share money saving ideas.
Lightening
Hi Cents-able Mom. Lovely to meet you as part of the Ultimate Blog Party. I'm a Australian stay at home mum (we say "mum" rather than "mom" in Australia - no idea why) who is passionate about her kids and blogging (hopefully in that order 😉 ). I love to make our $$ stretch further where I can too.
shop with me mama
Love your blog and what it is about!! I will be back!! Nice to meet you! 🙂
sandier pastures
Hi, I'm coming from Dubai. Nice to meet you!
Tina
Happy UBP 09!
It's nice to meet you 🙂
Comfort Joy Designs
Great Easter ideas. One of my favorite blogs, The Homespun Heart, has some great ideas, too.
http://thehomespunheart.blogspot.com/
BizAdventure
Always looking for ways to save money, bookmarked your site for future reference, have a great time at the UBB2009!
KarenW
Nice to meet you! I love deals and saving money. I'll be back!
Hollie
I am a Common Cents Mom too! Nice to meet you! Party on!
auntrene
Hi, Wonderful blog, I am always looking for a bargain. Good deals are a must in todays economy.
Thanks for inviting us into your part of the party.
I am auntrene from
auntrene.blogspot.com
Have Fun!
HappyHermit
Noce to see you have joined in !!
Beth
Hi! I love to bargain shop and am always looking for good deals! Keep up the good work!
~Beth
http://joeandbethany.blogspot.com
PARTY!!!
Phoebe
I'm a deal seeker as well--got to use those cents to get rid of our debt!
Nice to meet you! Let's party!
tnikki
I have stopped by every now and again, and I saw you on the party site! I will keep coming back!
Lynnette Kraft
Hello! It's nice to meet you - another frugal momma. I love bargains, but I have SUCH A HARD TIME because we eat all whole, natural, health food - much of it from the health food store - and it's just SO expensive. There aren't many coupons for those items.
Your blog is really cute! I look forward to browsing around here for a bit. Your family is sweet. I love that you could keep the color in you and put the background in black and white - otherwise that boy by your husband would look like he belonged to you! ha!
Come by and visit me. I'd love to have you at my party!
Have a great day.
Lynnette
http://www.lynnettekraft.blogspot.com
freeshopper
Nice blog. Have fun at the party!
Sharon
Great Blog and I look forward to reading more.
When you get the chance stop by and say hi. I'm writing about living an abundant life (on a budget).
Enjoy the Party!
Sharon
Lisa Mom of 2 Boys
Great to meet you! Stop over to my place and enter for a door prize! Party on...
Lisa
Beverly
I'm bookmarking your site. I'm here from the UBP!! So nice to meet you. What a beautiful family you have!
Beverly from A High Calling
highcalling.blogspot.com
Thriftymom
Great site adding it to my feed, hope to see you around!!
Teresa
Great blog I'm adding you so I can learn more on how to save.
Kristi_runwatch
Sounds like you have some great tips - I'm a bargain hunter but you ladies in the blogosphere are teaching me the ways of couponing and drugstore shopping! 🙂
I'm following you on twitter now! 🙂 (kristi_runwatch)
Susie
You have some great ideas! I am going to follow you for a while:-)
Happy UBP!!! Nice to meet you:-)
Tamara B.
Love great parties and I subscribed via email.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
Kaye - SandwichINK
Hi, I enjoyed visiting your site. As a grandma of 9 and mom of 3, my mom and I love great deals. Helps us find fun things to share with all our blessings! I appreciate the info you've shared 🙂
Lisa P
Very nice to meet you! Im a cheap err frugal mommy too always have been!
Jamie
Gotta love my partners in frugality!! 🙂 Happy partying!
Jamie
San
Hiya from UBP! I always love a good bargain too! 🙂
Natalie
I'm in awe, I'm no good at saving money. I want to be, but I'm just not. I have started clipping coupons though. It's a start, right?
Baba
Hi from Babasfarmlife. Nice to meet you. Enjoy the party!
The Carrolls
I love deals! Just learning the ropes though! Party party
Tiff
I heart your blog!!! I have started on my own journey of saving money and lowering my food bill. It's been fun. I have learned a lot reading your blog!
Robin
Hi...
Wonderful blog....great ideas
Hope your day is a beautiful one.
jodifur
I'm party hopping!
Kelley
Happy UBP!
have a great weekend!
Valerie
There are few things better than saving money! Thanks for your blog!
-Valerie
Ashley
I'm partying UBP'09! Enjoyed looking around your site! Just added you to my reader - looking forward to your future posts! 🙂
Meshellyn
I'm a fan of your blog and just wanted to give you a shout out during the party! Hope you have a fun week!!!
valerie2350
Hope you have a happy happy ultimate blog party week! 🙂
Brea's Mommy
Very interesting posts! I subscribed so I will be back later to check it out some more. Please stop by mine
Holly
What a great idea for a blog!
Manic Mother
Ok I am going to follow you and see if you can save me some money! Cheers!
Christian Frugal Mama
Happy Partying! It's nice to meet you!
Jessica @ Pudget: Losing Weight On A Budget
I also love a bargain. Love your blog! Happy Partying!!!
Kiondra Mills
Just stopping by. Happy Blog Party Day:) Visit me anytime
Liza767
i am a newbie as i read more and more of these UBP blogs i believe i did mine wrong but i guess first time is always hard but i will get it right next year 🙂
i do i subscribe to e-mail i cant find?
Erin
I'm a new blogger...what a great party! Thanks for the saving tips, who doesn't love a great deal!
MB
I will have to come back and read your 'beginner' cvs tips...I've yet to figure out how to make it work for me! Back to party hopping!
Pamela
glad I found you in these times sharing how to save and make money is a great thing have fun at the party
Jocelyn
Hi Corrie, I've seen your buttons on Entrecard, but nice meeting you on UBP! 😀
I got two little boys as well. Check out my party when you get a chance! Thanks! 😀
The World's Dresser
Party hopping --woooohooo! Great blog!
bookieboo
Hey Carrie! I've been officially dropping on you for awhile as Bookieboo, but let me officially introduce myself...how ya doing?
DawnS
Great blog - I'll be back soon to check it out more!
Robynn's Ravings
Who doesn't need to save money? Especially NOW.
Great blog, fun layout. Found you through UBP09!
I'm a homeschooling, humor blogger. Come on by anytime. 🙂
http://www.robynnsravings.blogspot.com/
Miriam
nice to meet a fellow CVSer!
Rachel - Puppy Dog Tales
Saving money makes me oddly happy. I'm excited to read your tips.
Katherine@agoosa!
We all love to save money! I like your ad positioning too, great site.
Jenny Beth @ JenuineJen
I love frugal and how to save money blogs. Thanks for helping all of us. I just followed you on twitter. Looking forward to learning more from you.
Megan
You have an awesome site here! nice to meet you.
My site focuses on the Bible, Family, and the Great Deals. it looks like we have a lot in common.
I will follow you.
come visit anytime...
http://dailyessentialsanddeals.blogspot.com/
Erin
I think it's great how you are trying to help others save money! Happy partying!
Elizabeth
Happy Blog Party! Great to see your blog!
KK
Thanks for helping during a bad economy!
Naddez
Nice to meet you. Happy UBP of '09!
Jackie
Hello! You have a beautiful family...they look like a lot of fun! I laughed when I read your post...I must have trained my daughters well because they do the same thing when they "model" their new clothes. They tell me the original price...and what they paid.
Kaylen
Happy UBP 09!!
I love a good deal - why does anyone pay actual posted price on anything?! 🙂
Nanette
Followed your link from the UBP 09!. Great blog. I'm always looking for ways to save money 🙂
Julie D
Hi! Great party!
Melanieshea
Great blog...Looking forward to browsing your site more. Happy party week.
Susan
Hi... I'm stopping in from UBP, even though I've been following your blog for a few weeks or so. I enjoy your posts!
Nick | Mom Most Traveled
Great, great, this looks like a site I could get used to. Always love to find the good deals. Thanks!
A happy heart at home
Great blog party! I'm following you on twitter.
~Susan
Susan (5 Minutes For Mom)
I need to start using coupons more. Great blog party post... thanks so much for partying with us.
(Your boys are adorable.)
MAmaArcher
Hi there, great to meet you. It is sucha great thing you are doing by helping others pinch their pennies! Many blessings and enjoy the party!
Life'sJourney
Hi there!! I am party hopping and am so glad I found your blog!! I am hosting a giveaway at mine, so stop on by my party if you get the chance!!
~Rachel 🙂
IE Mommy Blogger
Hi 🙂 Great intro. I found you through the UBP. I hate buying things at full price too. My DH says he can always find me in the sale rack, lol. I'd love to invite you to swing by THE IE MOMMY to view my UBP post!
Angie
Hi! This is my first UBP! I having so much fun meeting new people and checking out their blogs. I'm always looking for ways to save money. I'll be checking back again later! Let's Party!
Super Fun Mama
I love deals so this is great!
Lynette
Hi, so nice to meet you. This lloks like some good info. I am blog hopping right now, but I will put this in my favorites to come back. I appreciate all you all do to give us a little help to save money!
Come on over to my blog and have a look! I'll look forward to seeing you!
Barely Domestic Mama
Happy UBP '09! I've dropped my EC on your blog before, but I haven't actually left a comment before. I'm now following you on Twitter. 🙂
cari_and_kevin_king
Nice to meet you. I see your husband loves the Wolverines. I live in Michigan but am an Ohio State alumni.
Go Bucks!
charlies_secret_angel2006 at yahoo dot com
JamericanSpice
Nice to meet you!
Talk about a party!
I'm quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!
Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!
Angie Vinez
Happy Blog Party!!!
Love your blog!
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls
It's nice to meet you! 🙂
Happy blog partying!
Kati
Hey! I have actually been following your blog for some time! I am making my rounds in my attempt to visit all the blogs on this family roll!
I will keep on reading!!
Petula
Hi! I stopped by for the UBP. I have been to your blog before, I think, but it's been like forever ago.
I love getting a good deal too and I'm also the person who says what the original price was and how much I got it for. It hurts me to go to the store without a coupon or have to buy something not on sale.
Have a great weekend.
Nicole Feliciano
I'm partying too~ While I'm checking out blogs, I'm sharing the news that I have $1200 worth of giveaways up and running. Here is the latest:
http://momtrends.blogspot.com/2009/03/baby-bjorn-giveaway.html
Organizing Mommy
Nice ideas. I write on organizing, which is some what related to good deals. Do you like to garage sale also? I love that.
Nicole
With 3 growing boys and a husband I need all the savings help I can get! Thanks for the ideas and I will be back.
Relishing Life
I love getting a good deal and saving money!! We are trying to live as frugally and enjoy the game of purchasing the items that we need at the lowest cost. I can't wait to read all of your great tips!
Corie
Hi. I saw a comment of yours on another blog and thought... I have to visit her party because she is a Corrie.... like me. Except I am a single "r" Corie. 🙂
I will have to come back. I recently became a SAHM and now that we are down to one income, I need to stick to our budget. I have to admit, I am more of a convenience, one stop shop kind of girl. But, I am looking forward to learning some saving tricks from your blog!
Happy Blog Party!
UnfinishedMom
I'm visiting today from the UBP. I've visited a time or two before and had forgotten how much I love your site. I particularly like the CVS posts. I was out of the game for several months and am now trying to get back into it. So, your scenarios are really helpful. Thanks!
Fruitfulvine2
Great info on your blog! Visiting from the UBP.
mom2kmjx2
Party on. I love a good deal.
Upstatemomof3
Stopping by from UBP'09. It is very nice to meet you. We are looking for ways to save and make extra money right now. SO, I think you are my new best friend. 🙂 I hope you'll stop by my place and check us out. 🙂 Have a great party week!!
CaseyDeuce
What a great picture!! I'll be visiting again!!
Anonymous
I love the picture..the color with the black and white!!!1
Happy Blog Party!!!!
lori richardson
DeeDee
Hello...Here from tbe UBP...
But also have been visiting with you for a couple of weeks. I am new to the "coupon" "CVS" world and learning. Thanks for you help... 🙂
Have a fun week partying...
I have a few give-aways at my place - come by and visit!
Blessings
janetfaye
Hello, nice to meet you!
Colleen
Hi Corrie!
I'm definitely always on the look out for a deal. Can't wait to check back in and see what pointers you have.
Happy UBP09!
Colleen
Oh...stop in on my party if you've got a minute!
StephF
Found your blog via the UBP & am looking forward to learning from you. One of our goal's for the year is to be debt-free, so I need all the money-saving ideas I can find!! 🙂
Tim, Allyson, Emahry, and Jonathan
I'm stopping by from the UBP. Thanks for invited me in and introducing yourself!
We'd love you to join our party if you get a chance.
Find out how we've received $150 in FREE gift cards in just 2 months. You can, too. (top left sidebar)
Allyson
http://www.a-heart4home.blogspot.com
Erica G
I need to set a reminder for the 25th! Thanks for the tips!
babychooch (at) gmail {dot} com
coliebear
Nice to meet you. I love deals and saving money!!
Algebra Teacher
Wonderful blog! I'll be back for more. I would like to invite you over to my site to sign in under the Mr. Linky for Frugal Links. http://grocerysavingsforrealfamilies.blogspot.com
Eli's Lids
Awesome! I can't wait to read some of those posts 🙂 We are big on saving money too. I'll be starting a series of posts titled Living Debt Free!
Stephanie
Nice to meet you and Great site!!
JamericanSpice
Thank you for visiting and I do hope you make it to Hawaii too. It will be money well spent!
Charlotte
Nice to meet you. I love reading your blog! Have a great party!
Alexandra
What a beautiful family! Nice to "meet" you! 🙂
Jenny
I've had your button on my blog for awhile now and love reading your blog.
It was nice to read more about you.
Maria@Conversations with Moms
Partying with you through UBP. I think your site has a lot of useful information. I'm glad I found it.
Lisa ~ TheScrapPrincess
Hi Corrie!
I love your blog! & it's great to meet you! I hope you are enjoying the UBP '09! Stop by my blog and say hi 🙂
http://thescrapprincess.com
~ Lisa - TheScrapPrincess
Fran
lovely blog and very informative, too! 🙂
Hope you pop by and visit my party place here.
Thanks. 🙂
~Fran
kimbrimom
I'm a coupon clipper too!
Nikki
Just stopping by to say hello! I found your site through the UBP!
debbi
Nice to meet you...love deals and saving money. I'll be back!
Milena
Love your site! I'm sure I'll be back to visit!
"Lolli"
Love your blog! Can't wait to look around more on it. I hope you will visit my site, as well.
Blessings,
Lisa
Finamoon
Us frugal moms have got to stick together! Happy blog party!! Visit and post on mine!
Cheryl
So nice to meet you! I'll be back to check out those swagbucks!
Mrs. Nichole J.
Great blog!
Came in off UBP09!
Nice to meet you and your blog!
Keep it up!
http://blog.handmadebycole.com/
Nichole
Sarah Z
I love saving $$ too - I wish we had CVS around here.
Thanks
Sarah
believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com
miriama
I am all for saving money! And you make it seem so easy!
Natalie
Hi, Corrie! I've been visiting your blog through Entrecard, so when I saw your link at 5 Minutes for Mom I had to stop by and say hello! Thanks for helping us fellow moms save money. There's nothing I like better than a great bargain and I always love to tell people how much I saved. But unlike you, I wasn't really like that until I became a mom! LOL!
~ Natalie (from The Kummer Family Circus)
tommy@cookinblog
great blog. love the theme.
Crayon Recipes
Love your site. I am going to pass it along to my mom. She is always trying to save money! My name is Becca. My mom told me about the blog party, so I wanted to visit your site. If you have a minute, take a look at my site or have your kids who like to cook stop by for a visit. We have videos of other kids cooking to make cooking easier. Thank you and have fun at the blog party!
Peanut Butter Play Dough Recipe
Rona's Home Page
I enjoyed reading your family introduction.
I'm all for saving money too.
This is my third UBP!
I had a terrific surprise. I actually came across a blog from a fellow church member. How cool!
Don't you just love UBP!
Anonymous
Who doesn't love to save money? I've bookmarked your site to come back later when I have more time!
Thanks!
DeAnna M
Marta
what a great site! I've got you bookmarked to come back later and explore everything!
I'm exploring all the UBP sites
stop in for a chance at an exclusive package of books I'm giving away just for partygoers
http://martasmeanderings.blogspot.com/2009/01/this-is-m-y-giveaway-exclusively-f-or.html
Cascia
Just stopping from the UBP and thought I'd say hello! I hope you visit my party post!
http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2009/03/ultimate-blog-party-2009.html
Sharon
I love bargins....Great site.
Will be back soon.
Sharon
http://lovetopartyathome.blogspot.com
Bethy
Hopping through on the Ultimate Blog Party and am so excited I found your blog. Im a working mom of 3 and finding deals is something I surely need. I am definately following your blog. THANK YOU!
Jill
Hi - nice to meet you. Love the party!
I just subbed via Bloglines- I love deals and we all need them now, dont we?
[email protected]
Quixotically Chaotic
Found you on the UBP! Great blog! I love bargains too!
TwinHappyJen
I'm just blog hopping my way through the party and wanted to say hi! 🙂 I am bookmarking your blog so I can come back later, though!
Party on! ;-p
P.S. Unfortunately, I found the party too late to add my own giveaway, so I'm just doing one on my blog... if you're interested, you can visit me at http://twinhappyjen.blogspot.com/ for a chance to win a copy of my children's book: Two Snowflakes!
Maria
hola!!! just started partying and have a LOT of catching up to do!! but GREAT blog!! i need to bookmark it!!
Cher
Stopping by to say Happy Blog Partying!
Exploramania
Hi there, it is nice to meet you. I look forward to stopping back by and learn a few tips on saving from you - with this economy there is no one that can't use a little help.
KV Creative Designs
I am Party Hoppin! Hope you are enjoying the UBP too!
Artful Blessings,
Kathryn
Becky :)
Having fun at the party? I am! Nice to read your page
Terre
I love your site. I also have always looked for deals but now that I am a Mom I have been getting deals for things like toilet paper and pull-ups not the fun things I used to get like really cute bags and shoes! My friends and family always ask me where I found this or that deal and suggested I start a site so they can find some of the same things that I do. I also like to save money in what I cook, plan for fun with my family all kinds of things to keep my money in my pocket!
Aversions to Food During Pregnancy
Hullo,
Dropping in from the UBP '09 site to say hello. Love your site, if you get a chance some time, feel free to stop by mine..have a great weekend!
~ Ashley
Sensitivity to Smell During Pregnancy
Food Cravings During Pregnancy
ThriftyPuppy
I've been following your blog since January and I love it, but today I'm riding the Ultimate Blog Party train! Thanks for all of the great information that you post!
Stephanie @ bizziemommy.com
Just stopping by to to say hello for the UBP party. Great blog, we all need to be finding ways to save money these days. I'll be back again for some of your great tips.
Contemplative Mom
I'm visiting from the UBP! It is nice to meet you. I really enjoyed browsing your site and was inspired by your coupon organization. I'll be back again soon!
Future Mama
Nice meeting you! You have such a beautiful family! Too cute! Great blog party going on here, I have one going on at my place too! I'm a little late but visiting from UBP '09. I'm not a mom yet myself but I'm thinking that may change one day soon! I'm trying to get the DL from moms on "the stuff they don't tell you beforehand!" haha. Can't wait to pick your brain! And feel free to share your advice or secrets anytime!
Betty C
HI. Glad to see you at the UBP. I'll be checking in again soon.
Julie
Hello! Thank you for your hard work on your blog! You are really helping a lot of families!
Jenny
Very awesome blog you got here. I will definitely come back.