The class was a huge success, we filled the class room with men and women who wanted to learn how to be better stewards of their money. I learned so much I couldn’t wait to get started. Now we are a few weeks down the road and I wanted to let you know how easy this is to do and how much I save on my shopping trips.

If you want to learn how to start couponing I recommend checking out CouponDivas.com and Hip2Save.com. Both of those sites have great tutorial videos to help you get started. If you are looking for a great community with a treasure trove of coupons check out ConsumerQueen.com.

Here is this week’s CVS shopping trip.

Item                                         Reg Price Sale Price         Coupon            ECBs   earned

Ziploc Sandwich Bags        $3.59               $2.50               $1.25

Ziploc Freezer Bags            $3.29               $2.50

Irish Spring Body Wash     $4.99               $3.00               $0.50

Irish Spring Body Wash      $4.99               $3.00               $0.50

Soft Scrub Body Wash         $4.99               $3.00               $1.00

Soft Scrub Body Wash         $4.99               $3.00               $1.00

Soft Scrub Body Wash        $4.99               $3.00               $0.75               $5.00(when you spend $15)

Gatorade                             $1.99               $0.88

Gatorade                             $1.99               $0.88

SoBe Life water                  $1.59               $0.88

Renuzit Crystals                  $6.99               $3.99               $2.00

Kotex U Tampons                 $5.29               $4.99               $1.00               $4.99

Totals                                          $49.68             $31.62             $8.00              $9.99

$5.00 off $25 or more coupon that I printed at the kiosk

$2.98 in ECBs from previous trips

Total $17.31 and $9.99 in ECBs for next trip 65% off the original price plu lots of ECBs for next trip!

Are you a couponer? How did you do at CVS this week? If you are interested in starting and have some questions please leave them in the comments, if I don’t have the answers I’ll find them for you!

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A few weeks ago I received a box of the just launched mirra beauty products. My box included shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, micro-remodeling cream and wrinkle reducing eye cream. I have been using them exclusively for the past 2 weeks and I love them!

First some information about mirra.

Launching now, mirra products include shampoos and conditioners; hair styling products; body washes and mists; facial and skin care lotions, cleansers and cleansing cloths; eye firming and age defying creams; and cosmetic brushes.

mirra products are made with natural ingredients, such as olive oil, aloe leaf juice, and cranberry, bamboo, honey and chicory root extracts. Proven technologies are used for many of the products too. For example, the revolutionary oleosome emulsion technology is used in skin care products to deliver long lasting moisture that keeps protecting and nourishing skin long after application.

mirra products can be found in the beauty care aisles exclusively at all stores that are part of the Kroger Co. family. For a limited time, mirra is offering $5 off when you purchase any two mirra products. To download the coupon visit www.kroger.com.

In my 2 weeks of using the mirra shampoo and conditioner I have found that my hair is healthier with fewer split ends. The body wash and lotion left my skin soft and clean and the micro-remodeling cream has kept my skin smooth and moisturized. The wrinkle reducing eye cream has helped decrease the puffiness around my eyes. The downsides of the mirra products are minimal but the shampoo and conditioner are tea and sunflower seed scented, for me that took some getting used to. Also, living in Florida I need sun protection in my moisturizer and the micro-remodeling cream doesn’t have any. The biggest negative for me is that mirra is a Kroger exclusive brand and the closest store to me is over 400 miles away so I don’t know how I am going to get more when I run out!

Now the giveaway! One lucky reader of The Mom Maven will win an assortment of mirra products courtesy of Kroger.
Mandatory 1st Entry visit the Kroger website, use the store locator and then come back here and tell me how far away your closest Kroger store is-hopefully yours is a lot closer than mine!

Bonus Entries-please leave a separate comment for each entry

• Blog subscribers get 1 entry (click on the orange heart to subscribe)
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• Tweet this “I entered to win mirra beauty products-the perfect blend of nature & science from @mommaven have you?  http://bit.ly/winmirra” you may do this 1x a day put the tweet’s URL in your comment.

This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end March 17th at 10:00pm EDT. The winner will be chosen by Random.org.

Disclosure: I received the mirra products courtesy of The Kroger Company for review and giveaway as a part of the Global Influence Network. If you have any questions please see my full disclosure statement at the bottom of this page.

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We all know breastfeeding is best but not everyone is able to breastfeed. My oldest was a formula baby because my work situation at the time my breastfeeding all but impossible. My youngest son was breastfed for 6 months and then he decided he wanted a sippy cup like his big brother.

There has been a lot of bad press about Chinese baby formula and I want you to know that Comforts Baby Formula is manufactured to exacting FDA standards in the only ISO 9001:2000-certified, infant formula-manufacturing facility in the United States.

Comforts Baby Formula is fortified with iron and contains all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients required for a healthy baby’s first year. It also contains the lipids DHA and ARA, which are associated with infant mental and visual development. As well as being fortified with choline, a nutrient found naturally in mother’s milk that is associated with infant development.

The Comforts for Baby contest is open to all US residents ages 18+ with a child under the age of 2 at the time of entry. Entries are being accepted from 6/1/09-7/31/09.

I’m not eligible to enter because my kids are too old but I would name him Flutter (ok so it isn’t that creative and my love of Mario games is showing) Flutter the Firefly would be my entry. Go to Comforts for Baby and enter and then just for fun, come back here and leave me a comment telling me what name you chose.

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