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ABC Family’s 25 Days Of Christmas 2011 Schedule

11/29/2011 By

Mark your calendars and set your DVRs! ABC Family’s 25 Days Of Christmas starts on December 1st!   ABC Family’s 25 Days Of Christmas annual schedule has been improved. Note that times are EST/PST.  CST is 1 hour before EST so if a program starts at 5 EST, that would be 4CST!

There is something for everyone during the entire month of December. For Harry Potter fans, there is a Harry Potter Marathon within the Christmas lineup. Every weekend will be the airing of back to back Christmas Classics. The Home Alone movies will be shown, as well as Dr. Seuss, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation and The Santa Clause. There is one new ABC Family Originals: 12 Dates of Christmas  and 2 ABC Family Television Premieres:  A Very Pink Christmas and The Search for Santa Paws!

Look no further, here it is below. Prep the eggnogg and fruitcake!

Please click “Read More” for the schedule (more…)

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Extreme Couponing – What The Show Doesn’t Tell You!

04/14/2011 By

1. It Takes Time to Coupon
It takes hours of planning to take a $2,000 bill and get it down to $100. Extreme couponing like you see on the TLC show is a part-time or even full-time job in regards to the hours put in.

2. Extreme Couponing Isn’t for Everyone
The average person won’t put in all the time to be an extreme couponer. But if the show got you excited that’s great! Using coupons will save you money. Start off with a goal of saving 10% to 20% off your grocery bill. As you learn the tricks of couponing you can work on increasing your savings, or find a happy medium where you save plenty but don’t go to the extreme to use every coupon.

3. Extreme Couponers DO Pay for Groceries
You can’t live off extreme couponing. (Unless you want to eat cereal and processed foods all the time). Most coupons aren’t for whole foods. The majority of coupons are for processed foods. Coupons for meats, milk, and fresh produce are rare (though they do happen sometimes, but you can’t count on these coupons regularly). Therefore, even the most extreme of coupon shoppers will still have to pay for these basic necessities to maintain a healthy diet.

4. Free Groceries Aren’t “Free”
It costs couponers more than the $100 for that $2,000 in groceries. In addition to the time investment, many use clipping services which do charge a fee per coupon. That $2,000 grocery shopping trip could cost them as much as 50 cents per coupon but as little as 2 cents. Lets say they got 1,000 items for $2,000. If they paid 10 cents a coupon for 1,000 items that’s an additional 100 dollars in expense. So really it was $200 spent out-of-pocket. Sure, that’s still amazing, but it costs twice as much as what you see on the show.

5. Store Policies Vary
Stores have different coupon policies – the way coupons were allowed at the store on the show may not be the same at your local store, even if it is the same “brand” of store. Some will double or triple coupons, some don’t. Some limit the number of “like coupons,” some don’t. Some will even limit the number of coupons per transaction. Find out your local store’s coupon policy before shopping with coupons. Don’t assume just because you saw it on TV that you can do it too.

6. Extremely Entertaining
The Show is EXTREME couponing…. This isn’t about Saving Sally going to the store and getting $100 in groceries for $55… thats not exciting TV… But that would be exciting for you if you’re trying to budget for your family and pinch pennies. You don’t have to coupon to the extreme to get the savings you need to make the most of your budget.


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(Thanks Becky!)

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Tonight On TLC “Extreme Couponing” Series Airs at 8PM CST

04/05/2011 By

The Learning Channel (TLC) has decided to make a show on couponing! Tonight there are 2, 1/2 hour shows of “Extreme Couponing” starting at 8 pm CST, so if you are setting your DVR, set it from 8 – 9PM CST. Of course, I have set the DVR so I can watch it on a later date, (interfers with American Idol and Criminal Minds).

This show was the topic of a group I am in last week and I have listed a few of what was discussed including some one mentioning that they are cheating the system……..No they aren’t! There is NO system and NO law preventing anyone from having more than 1 coupon per item! 

A few things to remember:
 * This is a TV Show and not everything is as it seems! The producers of TLC have asked the participants to go “extreme” for effect, to benefit their ratings!

 * We should NOT compare ourselves to this show, but try to learn from it. Couponing is a lesson to be learned!

 * Everyone has to make their decisions about couponing and stockpiling based on their needs, income, dietary restrictions, etc. Not everyone will be able to save or stockpile as much as the other person, but it should however be a little fun to see what you can do!

 * Coupons are regional as well as store sales……some stores double and triple coupons, while other parts of the country stores do not double or triple them (I am in a state that does not) so some of the participants in the show may have advantages that we may not have! So lets make a pledge not to compare ourselves!

There are a few benefits to this show though! If you are new to couponing or trying to get better at it, pay attention to how they

  • plan their shopping trips
  • organize their coupons
  • What they use to store their coupons in
  • Possibly get a few stockpiling tips, etc.

Personally I only stockpile for about 2-4 months on a few things, the non-expiration things like deodorants, I stockpile when I have high value coupons and room. I eat from the pantry and freezers when I have stockpiled them.

Will you be watching the new series??

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Ellen’s 12 Days of Giveaways Start Today!

12/02/2010 By

Today is the first day of Ellen’s 12 Days of Giveaways, and you won’t want to miss it. For the next 12 days, Ellen is giving away the best holiday gifts to her audience — and you can win too!

All you have to do is enter on her website. And if you want an extra chance to win, follow her on Twitter and Facebook. Even if you don’t want an extra chance to win, you should still follow her. It’s what the cool kids are doing. :)

This is the start of a great holiday season, so help me spread the cheer. And make mine a double.

Click HERE to Enter Ellen’s 12 Days Of Giveaways!

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ABC Family 25 Days of Christmas Starts tonight!

12/01/2010 By

ABC Family 25 Days of Christmas! Starts tonight! So get your DVR’s ready to record! You can find the list of programs HERE

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ABC Family’s 25 Days Of Christmas 2010

11/17/2010 By

Here is the ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas 2010 Schedule. Note that times are EST/CST

There is something for everyone during the entire month of December. For Harry Potter fans, there will be a Harry Potter Marathon within the Christmas lineup. Every weekend will be the airing of back to back Christmas Classics. The Home Alone movies will be shown, as well as Dr. Seuss and Toy Story 2. There are two new ABC Family Originals: Christmas Cupid and The Gruffalo.

Look no further, here it is below. Prep the eggnogg and fruitcake!

Check out the full schedule here or download it!

Wednesday, December 1
6/5c Dr. Seuss on the Loose
6:30/5:30c Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
7/6c Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
7:30/6:30c Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Grinches The Cat in the Hat
8/7c Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
10:30/9:30c Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Thursday, December 2
6/5c A Flintstone Christmas
7/6c The Santa Clause – ABC Family Premiere
9/8c The Santa Clause

Friday, December 3
6/5c The Polar Express
8:30/7:30c The Polar Express

Saturday, December 4 – Harry Potter Weekend
7am/6c The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
9am/8c Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
12:30/11:30c Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
4:30/3:30c Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
7:30/6:30c Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
11:00/10:00c Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – ABC Family Premiere

Sunday, December 5 – Harry Potter Weekend
7am/6c Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
10:30am/9:30c Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2:30/1:30c Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
5:30/4:30c Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
9/8c Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Monday, December 6
6/5c Jack Frost
7/6c Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys
8:30/7:30c Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Tuesday, December 7
6/5c Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
6:30/5:30c Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
7/6c Mickey’s Christmas Special – TV Premiere
7:30/6:30c Cranberry Christmas
8/7c Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
8:30/7:30c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Wednesday, December 8
6/5c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
8:30/7:30c Miracle on 34th Street

Thursday, December 9
6/5c Rudolph’s Shiny New Year
7/6c The Gruffalo – ABC Family Original Special
8/7c Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
9/8c The Year Without a Santa Claus
10/9c A Miser Brothers’ Christmas

Friday, December 10
6/5c The Year Without a Santa Claus
7/6c Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
8/7c The Santa Clause
10/9c Santa Clause 2

Saturday, December 11
7am/6c I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
9am/8c Snow – An ABC Family Original Movie
11am/10c Snow 2 Brain Freeze – An ABC Family Original Movie
1/12c Unaccompanied Minors
3/2c Jack Frost
5/4c The Santa Clause
7/6c Santa Clause 2
9/8c Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
11/10c Jack Frost

Sunday, December 12
7am/6c Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
7:30am/6:30c ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
8am/7c Once Upon a Christmas
10am/9c Twice Upon a Christmas
12/11c Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2/1c Santa Baby – An ABC Family Original Movie
4/3c Santa Baby 2 Christmas Maybe – An ABC Family Original Movie
6/5c Holiday in Handcuffs – An ABC Family Original Movie
8/7c Christmas Cupid – A New ABC Family Original Movie
10/9c Christmas Cupid

Monday, December 13
6/5c A Flintstone Christmas
7/6c Christmas Cupid – A New ABC Family Original Movie
9/8c Holiday in Handcuffs – An ABC Family Original Movie

Tuesday, December 14
6/5c Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
6:30/5:30c Dr. Seuss’ Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? – ABC Family Premiere
7/6c Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Grinches The Cat in the Hat
7:30/6:30c Puff the Magic Dragon – ABC Family Premiere
8/7c Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
10:30/9:30c Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Wednesday, December 15
6/5c Pixar Short Films
8/7c Disney’s Prep & Landing
8:30/7:30c Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo

Thursday, December 16
6/5c Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo
8:30/7:30c Disney•Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES

Friday, December 17
6/5c Disney•Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES
8:30/7:30c Disney•Pixar’s WALL•E – ABC Family Premiere
10:30/9:30c Mickey’s Christmas Special

Saturday, December 18
7am/6c The Little Drummer Boy
7:30am/6:30c The Little Drummer Boy Book II
8am/7c Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
8:30am/7:30c ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
9am/8c Pinocchio’s Christmas
10am/9c Jack Frost
11am/10c Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
11:30am/10:30c Cranberry Christmas
12/11c Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas in July
2/1c Rudolph’s Shiny New Year
3/2c The Year Without a Santa Claus
4/3c A Miser Brothers’ Christmas
5/4c Santa Claus’ Is Comin’ To Town
6/5c Disney•Pixar’s WALL•E
8/7c Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story
10/9c Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
11/10c Happy Feet

Sunday, December 19
7am/6c Winne The Pooh and the Blustery Day
7:30am/6:30c Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
9:30am/8:30c A Dennis the Menace Christmas
11:30am/10:30c Home Alone 2: Lost In New York
2/1c Home Alone 4
4/3c The Year Without a Santa Claus
5/4c Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
6/5c Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story
8/7c Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 2
10/9c Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 2

Monday, December 20
7am/6c Christmas Do-Over
9am/8c That ’70s Show (Christmas)
11am/10c That ’70s Show (Christmas)
11:30am/10:30c That ’70s Show (Christmas)
12/11c A Carol Christmas
2/1c Snow – An ABC Family Original Movie
4/3c Snow 2 Brain Freeze – An ABC Family Original Movie
6/5c Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
6:30/5:30c Winne the Pooh and Christmas Too
7/6c Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation
7:30/6:30c Disney’s Prep & Landing
8/7c Santa Buddies – ABC Family Premiere Event
10/9c Santa Buddies

Tuesday, December 21
7am/6c Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
7:30am/6:30c Winne the Pooh and Tigger Too
8am/7c Santa Baby – An ABC Family Original Movie
10am/9c Santa Baby 2 Christmas Maybe – An ABC Family Original Movie
12/11c Holiday in Handcuffs – An ABC Family Original Movie
2/1c Christmas Cupid – A New ABC Family Original Movie
4/3c Jack Frost
6/5c Miracle on 34th Street
8:30/7:30c The Polar Express

Wednesday, December 22
7am/6c The Story of the First Christmas Snow
7:30am/6:30c The Leprechauns’ Christmas Gold
8am/7c Unaccompanied Minors
10am/9c Jack Frost
12/11c Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
2/1c A Dennis the Menace Christmas
4/3c Ice Age
6/5c Santa Buddies
8/7c The Santa Clause
10/9c Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Thursday, December 23
7am/6c Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too
7:30am/6:30c Once Upon a Christmas
9:30am/8:30c Twice Upon a Christmas
11:30am/10:30c Ice Age
1:30/12:30c Happy Feet
4/3c The Polar Express
6:30/5:30c The Santa Clause
8:30/7:30c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Friday, December 24
7am/6c The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
8am/7c The Little Drummer Boy
8:30am/7:30c Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
9am/8c Cranberry Christmas
11am/10c A Flintstone Christmas
12/11c Pinocchio’s Christmas
1/12c ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
1:30/12:30c Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas in July
3:30/2:30c Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfits Toys
5/4c Mickey’s Christmas Special
5:30/4:30c Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too
6/5c Jack Frost
7/6c Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
7:30/6:30c ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
8/7c Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
9/8c The Year Without a Santa Claus
10/9c Rudolph’s Shiny New Year

Saturday, December 25
7am/6c A Flintstone Christmas
8am/7c Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
9am/8c The Year Without a Santa Claus
10am/9c Miracle on 34th Street
12:30/11:30c Santa Buddies
2:30/1:30c The Santa Clause
4:30/3:30c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
7/8c Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
9:30/8:30c Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
12am/11c Ernest Saves Christmas – ABC Family Premiere

These are all great line up of Christmas movies for ABC Family. Thanks ABC Family for adding more Christmas movies and letting us know your 25 Days of Christmas Schedule for this year 2010.  My only suggestion for 2011 would be to put another Christmas movie instead of running back to back of the same movie.

Resource http://abcfamily.go.com

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