Shutterfly Coasters are here

I admit I am a junkie for Freebies..... I opened up that shutterfly acct and got all the freebies I could (i blogged about it 2 weeks ago) including my photocoasters. The value is $24.99 +tax and shipping. I paid 5.99!!! As soon as I get back to the house, I'll take a pic and show it on here.

http://www.shutterfly.com/

I wouldn't use these as customer sales, however, they are awesome and cheap for me!!! They do have great quality stickers as well!

Hope everyone has a happy and safe new year!!!

Deal of the Week!!!!

So Today I went to Walgreens and CVS didn't do to bad.

At Walgreens got all of the below Items and paid 39.81 out of Pocket - when it was all said and done, I left with all of those items  - a Mail in Rebate for $15 and $14.50 of register rewards. So basically it was like paying $10.31 for all of it!!!!
But I also got a free coupon for tide up to $8.99!!! So really for less than $2! I used a coupon for Everything!!! 3 Pepto - 2 Pampers Jumbo Packs - 2 boxes Tampax - 2 bags pads - 2 Olay Regenerist Wow Retail Value is appx $70 - so I watched for sales and deals and matched with coupons and oila!!

Then I went to CVS and got two bottles of Dawn and 2 Ivory 3-pack of soaps for $1.64 out of pocket (that includes tax) . We don't use IVORY, however, I had 2 coupons for $1 off each and they were 99cents on sale so they were free. I only really paid for the dawn. I have been making care packages for a friends grandson who is in the military and stationed in IRAQ. I am always getting free Saline Contact Solution and I don't use it so I send it over there. I always get the free items with my coupons even if we don't use them - grocery I take to the food bank and non-perishable goes to military care packages.

In the new year  - I will be splitting my blogging efforts to two blogs! One will be money saving and my new journey as a SAHM (stay at home mom sort of - still doing my photography on the side) and the other will be my photo blog. As soon as I have the web address for the new money saving blog will share it with you:) I'm very excited about this new adventure I am about to pursue!!!

One of my new places of Interest!!

Here is RowNine... They have designer boutiques open for a small period of time with savings up to 80%.... Mark Jacobs (my favorite) is coming up in the next couple days.

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Marketing Monday - Thank you cards for Repeat Business

I hope everyone had a happy holiday season. My little mans first christmas was the best. It is neat because he is 10 months now, so he was very into it:)

Now for marketing monday.......

Remember to send a thank you card to all clients after they complete, order and pick up prints. This goes a long way. When I buy something, if the sales professional sends a thank you card. It blows me away. With mega stores and the hustle and bustle of life, we sometimes forget our manners.

In my thank you card I send a coupon - whether it is a free 5x7 with their next paid session or $25 off session. Not only will you drum up repeat business, but you will make a great impression as well!!!

If you want to be green, send a e-thank you. Although I feel that this is a little impersonal for me , guess I am just a little old fashioned.