Some Better Late Than Never July Coupons

Got lazy over the 4th Of July and I haven't been able to shake it off since!

1. Lands End Coupon Code: Ends Sunday: FREE SHIPPING + Up To 50% Off Swim Enter the Promotion Code JULY13 and the PIN 00006182 in the space provided. Offer valid through 11:59 p.m. CDT Thursday, July 16, 2009.
   
   
2. Sears coupon code: EXCLUSIVE Jewelry Coupon! Online Only: Save EXTRA 10% Off July's Birthstone Ruby Jewelry with coupon code: RUBY10 6/21-7/25
   


3. Sears coupon code: Save EXTRA 15% off Apparel, Shoes & Jewelry w/ coupon code JULYFF2 Short Timer! From 9am-5pm CDT Sunday 7/12
   
   


4. Sears coupon code: EXTRA 5% off Sharp TVs w/ coupon code SHARP + FREE Delivery over 40" + EXTRA 5% off This coupon code is only valid for a short, short time - 6pm 7/12-4am CDT 7/13
   
   


5. Sears coupon code: 40% off ALL Jewelry + 20% off Watches + EXTRA 10% off clearance items w/ coupon code CLEARANCE This coupon code was extended and is now valid 7/12-7/18
   
   
6. Sears Coupon: Back to School FREE Shipping on Apparel, Shoe & School Supply orders over $50! End date: 2009-08-28.
   
   
7. Sears Coupon: Sears Buyer Protection Program FREE on Appliances over $399 w/ Sears Card 7/6-8/1!
   
   
8. Drugstore.com coupon:
   Buy any Avene sun care item and get a free sun tote ($20 value) at drugstore.com. Offer ends 07.31.2009.
   
   
9. Drugstore.com coupon: Spend $39 or more on Gillette products & get $15 off a future drugstore.com order. Offer ends 07.29.2009.
   
   
10. Chadwicks coupon code: Get $4.99 Shipping and Handling with 2+ Items Use Coupon Code: CH499 End date: 2009-07-31
    
    
11. BrylaneHome coupon code: $15 off $75, or $20 off $100 or more with coupon code: BHASUMMER1 End date: 2009-09-30
    
    
12. BrylaneHome coupon code: 10% off your entire order with coupon code: BHASUMMER2 End date: 2009-09-30.
    

1924 The Thrifty Housewife - 4 PM : Unexpected Company Panel 9

4 P.M
Unexpected Company

but the thrifty housewife is always prepared. You will find that she orders Coca Cola by the case and always has a few cool, refreshing bottles ready in the icebox. No hot work preparing a cool drink- just open the bottle.

COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. 2020 N St. B1776

BUY BOTTLED COCA COLA by the case

Daily Coupons

1. Sears coupon code: $20 OFF $250 with coupon code SAVE20 Online Only - at www.sears.com Says it doesn't expire!...
   Here's the Sears ad for this: so I suppose if it stops saying $20 off $250 that means the coupon has expired.
   
   
   
2. Sears coupon code 40% Off ALL Jewelry + 20% Off Watches + EXTRA 10% Off Clearance Use Sears' coupon code CLEARANCE Valid 7/5-7/11
   
   
3. Sears coupon code: Online Only: Save EXTRA 10% off July's Birthstone Ruby Jewelry. Use coupon code: RUBY10 6/21-7/25



4. Sears coupon code: Online Only Save EXTRA 10% off Sony TVs 37" or larger with code Coupon code: SONYLCD1 From 6/21-7/4.



5. Nutrisystem Diet Coupon: Get 3 weeks FREE food with Nutrisystem! I just found this - all the others are 2 weeks free but this link magically adds an extra Free week of the Nutrisystem diet... odd.
   
   
6. Kmart coupon code: FREE Shipping On Sterling Silver Over $75 w/ coupon code SSFS062809 End Date now July 11th
   
   
7. Kmart coupon code: EXTRA 15% OFF ALL CRAFT ORDERS OVER $75 Use Kmart's coupon code CRAFT75 - The coupon seems to be ongoing - no expiration date stated.


8. Kmart coupon code: EXTRA 10% OFF KID'S BEDDING OVER $50 Use Kmart's coupon code JUV10 - No expiration date stated.


9. Kmart coupon code: EXTRA 10% OFF AIR CONDITIONERS Use Kmart's coupon code COOL10 - No expiration date stated.
   


10. Lands End coupon code: Free Shipping + Up to 40% off Lands' End Summer Gear How to get Free Shipping & Handling: Enter the Promotion Code JULY7 and the PIN 00005483 in the space provided. Offer valid through 11:59 p.m. CDT Thursday, July 9, 2009.
    

Retro Housewife Survival Guide - Don't Have A Cow

This morning I woke up thinking about bills and how they are starting to turn pink again. And I mentioned to hubby that maybe he could not eat out so much at lunch time. This started to turn into somewhat of a fiasco and I sensed that we were in for a romping argument. So I said:

"Don't have a cow! I wasn't criticizing or blaming you"

and he said:

"I am not having a cow"

and I said:

"You're having a little cow"

and then he started laughing and hugged me and we spent the next few minutes giggling. Then, I softened my tone, explained how I knew it sucks not to be able to trot of to lunch at will, but just please a few more weeks and then we'll be golden.

He agreed!

Don't Have A Cow!.... Who Knew?

RH

Daily Coupons:

1. Land's End is having a walloping sale! 2 Days Only! 30% - 50% off all Lands' End swimwear ends 4/29
2. Plus, I found this here Land's End Free shipping coupon code and PIN number! Whoopee! Free Shipping! Promotion Code APR28 and the PIN 00005725 exp. 4/29
3. Another Sears Coupon Code Online Only: Save 10% off May's Birthstone Emerald Jewelry w/ coupon code MAYBDAYS10 at cart 4/26-5/23 - I think I saw some more - but they'll have to wait - I am late as usual and I need to bake cookies! Here they are:
   
   
4. Sears Coupon Code: FREE SHIPPING On Jewelry Orders Over $99 w/ coupon code 99FREESHIPA 4/26-5/2
   
   
5. Sears Coupon Code: Online Only: Save $10 Off Jewelry Orders Of $100 Or More w/ coupon code MOMSDAY10 at cart 4/26-5/10


6. Sears Coupon Code: Save 50-60% Off Mothers Pendants & 10% Off Family Jewelry + EXTRA $10 Off $100 w/ coupon code MOMSDAY10 4/26-5/2
   
   
7. Sears Coupon Code: Save 60% Off Select Pearl Earrings & Men's Rings w/ coupon code MOMSDAY60 at cart 4/26-5/10
   
   
8. Roots USA 25% OFF - 25% OFF* ENTIRE STORE Includes Already Reduced Merchandise. Not To Be Combined With Any Other Offer.
   
   
9. Things Remembered coupon codes: 20% Off $100+! Use Coupon Code: 20MOMTR. 10% Off Any Order Use Coupon Code: 10MOMTR. 15% Off $80+! Use Coupon Code: 15MOMTR. Valid ONLINE ONLY!
   

Does anyone know whether I can use Trader Joe's pancake mix instead of flour for oatmeal cookies? I forgot to buy white flour so I have whole wheat or pancake mix - you know the all purpose stuff... Update: I went ahead and used the mix, but left out the baking powder and extra salt - and my cookies turned out fine!

Retro Housewife Survival Guide - Quality vs. Quantity

Should you pay a little or even a lot extra to get quality? It depends on how much you use the item in question, whether there are costs associated with the use item, how much replacement vs. repair costs and how long you plan on keeping the item.

I have a little story about 2 dishwashers, both made by GE or General Electric, one around 2003 and the other around 1983. So about 20 years apart. The new GE dishwasher came with our new house and is the biggest hunk of junk on the planet. It cleans nothing unless it is washed beforehand and started falling apart the first year we moved in. The top rack wheels fell off, so the rack sags and has to be lifted and pulled out to load it. The rubber seals are cracking and falling off and if there is any food left on the dishes it gets caught in the screen and sits there. I hate this dishwasher. It wastes water due to the fact that all dishes must first be rinsed completely, and I am constantly running around telling my family members to SOAK THEIR DISHES!

Now the 1983 GE dishwasher is a powerhouse. It came with our cabin in the mountains and I verified that it was in fact the original dishwasher, and was built in in 1983. First, there is the obvious fact that the dishwasher is still working 26 years later - in a house that served the previous owners as a rental unit - (think groups of gung-ho skier types using the dishwasher for 26 years). Second, it actually cleans dishes and without washing them before they get loaded into the dishwasher. It is a power hog, but I don't care - it gets the job done and can deal with disposing of food remains on its own, so that when I open the dishwasher after a cycle, both the dishes and the dishwasher are spanking clean. I love my 1983 GE dishwasher.

Back then, it probably cost a lot more compared to what my 2003 dishwasher did today- there were simply no cheap appliances. But, they were intended to last, and last they did. My 2003 dishwasher needs to be replaced - and will be as soon as we can afford to buy a decent dishwasher. I want a Miele or a Bosch. These days, it doesn't come into my house if it isn't German. They cost more, but they are built like they used to be built in America. I had a Miele when I lived in Munich (a skinny little thing) but it was quiet and it cleaned dishes. Good qualities in a dishwasher.



Some Stores For Quality Shopping and the Daily Coupons:

1. Orvis coupon: FREE 18" x 27" Leaf or Grid Pattern mat with the purchase of any two Water Trapper Mats (any size/st
2. Orvis coupon: 30% OFF UNIQUE DEALS
3. Orvis coupon: $20 OFF COZY SLIPPERS
4. Orvis: For your bow-wow-woof woof: big fat savings on DOG BEDS & ACCESSORIES
   
5. Maryland Square coupon code: (Shoes) 20% Off All Orders! Click and enter coupon code: SAVE20 at check out. Promotion ends March 29, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. CST (got that one out of their newsletter...)
6. Bosch Appliance rebate: Bosch $1,000 Visa Prepaid Card rebate! I found this rebate at AJ Madison - and here is an aj madison coupon code: Save $50 off every order over $1999! Use coupon code: XE61S808 (on www.ajmadison.com). Here is another aj madison coupon code: Save $20 off every order over $999! Use coupon code: 46JZ5K5A And one more! Save $5 off every order over $499! Use coupon code: 8AE6QVT7
7. Lands' End coupon code:
   20% OFF - MOST EVERYTHING! Enter the Promotion Code SPRINGTIME and the PIN 5926 in the space provided.

Retro Housewife Survival Guide - Coupons Galore

I've been doing some shopping online this afternoon, so I thought I'd share a few of the sales and coupons I found.

My phone just rang and it was a guy selling gold coins... it appears that Obama just announced that they have infused $1 Trillion into the economy. The economist in me must comment that these sorts of activities usually result in inflation - and the price of gold shot up $50 on the news. People buy gold when they fear inflation to protect their cash. Just an FYI. This is also worrisome if you have a flexible interest rate mortgage or equity loan because they will start incorporating inflation into the rate they charge you. Meaning interest rates will go up. Rats.

By the way - I have discovered Twitter. I have been hearing people talk about it but I thought it sounded kind of dumb. But now I have an account, and I put the little doohicky to the right ==>>
I am going to give it a chance before I decide whether it is dumb or not. Tweet.

RH

Daily Coupons:

1. The Container Store coupon code: 25% off our entire store, enter coupon code: CLUTTERCREW - Oprah gives out this coupon code? I bet she doesn't have a piggy mess under her kitchen sink. Anyway, the Container Store never offers coupons =( so the economy must be getting worse...btw TCS is also offering 30% off Elfa shelving - which is great shelving and I wish I could buy some - but it is still too rich for me...MUST PAY OFF CREDIT CARDS!!! I bet Oprah has plenty of Elfa all over her house. ==>>^
   
   Oprah gets Elfa, I get a bucket. <<==
   
   
2. Sears coupon code: Save EXTRA 15% Off Regular, Sale & Clearance Apparel & Shoes! Use coupon code: FFTNAPPA at check out. 3/20-3/22 Also useful: All Jeans For The Family On Sale especially if you have a son who refuses to wear anything but jeans.
   
   
3. Need undies? Big sale starting tomorrow at BareNecessities: 4 Day Sale - 20% Off*! Plus, get an extra 30% off clearance items at BareNecessities.com. 03.19.09-03.22.09.
   
   
4. SmartBargains coupon: 10% Off Site Wide Coupon this is 10% off Site Wide for All Customers - smart bargains normally only has new customer coupons - so this is a rarity. Active: 3/18 Expires: 3/25
   
   
5. Lands' End The Find at Lands' End - One incredible buy for a limited time.
   
   
6. Lands' End Spring Fling at Lands' End - Hurry, these love-it-gotta-have-it deals end soon!
   
   
7. Lands' End Buy More and Save More on Lands' End Totes in any combination of sizes and colors.
   
   
8. 20% Off Lands' End coupon code: Enter the Promotion Code SAVENOW and the PIN 00001539 in the space provided. I used this coupon to buy my nieces some sunburn protection: Lands' End Sun.Life Collection, The Smartest UPF Clothing Under The Sun!