First of all hello and welcome to all the new visitors to the site and also to everyone who signed up for the newsletter. We’re growing in numbers every week.

Last week was a good one for receiving free, well, almost free items. I’d sent for the Sudoku game that Gorton’s were promoting. Can’t remember how many UPC I had to send (I think it was 3) along with $1.99 to receive this game.

Just the right size for carrying in your purse if you have to wait at the doctor or dentist’s office. These are also good things to collect throughout the year for stocking stuffers.

And when I ordered my Aerogarden there was an offer for a cooking DVD and four chopping mats for $4.99. They must have run out of them because here’s what they sent instead.

The cookbook has some great recipes and I can’t wait to try this marinade maker when the herbs are harvested.

Oh, and speaking of my Aerogarden, I also sent off for a $10 rebate they’re offering until the end of the year. That brings down the price I paid down to $69.99.

And to finish off my week of bargains, I used all $1 coupons at the supermarket and saved $20 off last week’s bill.

This week on Budget Smart Girl. The first annual BSG Valentine’s Gift Guide. And we’ll hear from the Frugal Foodie who has lots of tips and a great recipe to share.

Have a good week.