Belle Tire $20 off anything coupon

While dear Husband was watching hockey tonight, I heard a commercial for Belle Tire. They are offering a $20 off anything coupon if you text them... I tried to remember the number, but couldn't! It turns out, you can also just sign up for their emails (sign up with your "coupon" email account) and receive the coupon in your email!
Just go here to sign up and then check your email- it should arrive soon. I'm not sure what all Belle Tire sells (when I asked hubby if he knew, he replied "tires." Yeah, thanks!) but maybe you can get some cheap windshield wipers, oil, etc.
You'll also be entered into a drawing for Four Tickets to the Friday, January 29, 2010 Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat game and dinner for four to the Pistons Buffet at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Belle Tire $20 off anything coupon

And the winners are...

The winners of the FREE International Delight coffee creamers are:

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 5 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

 Carrie C.
carriebelle2@yahoo.com
My favorite drink (regardless if it is morning, noon or night) is coffee, coffee and more coffee with liquid creamer and sugar. :-)

 

 

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 7 
Beth F.
zekefoxy@yahoo.com
Coffee or Orange Juice :)


Congratulations! I will be sending you an email. Please just respond back with your mailing address and I'll mail you the coupons for the free creamer!

And the winners are...

Veggie Tales Videos Deals!

Do you have a Veggie Tales fan at your house? If so, I have two deals for you!

1) You can pre-order the NEW Veggie Tales movie called "Pistachio" and get 3 freebies and free shipping for only $25. It won't ship until after the release date (Feb. 27).
Use the code DEALS2BUY to get a bundle including two DVDs and 2 CDs shipped for $25. The bundle includes: Pistachio DVD, Silly Little Thing Called Love DVD, God Made You Special CD, and Christian Hit Music CD. That works out to $6.25 each!

Here’s how:

•  Go to Veggies Tales’ website
•  Click on “Free Shipping Special Offer!”on the right hand side
  
•  Click on “Pistachio Love” Combo on the right hand side; add it to your cart
•  Use code DEALS2BUY at checkout

You pay at the time of checkout, but the items will ship together in a bundle on February 27, which is Pistachio’s release date.

This looks like a really cute movie! So, I went ahead and used my church librarian status to order the Event kit and am already planning on Pre-Release Viewing Event at our church! The event kit comes with posters, stickers, and activity kits for kids!

2) The second deal is also great for a Veggie Tale fan or for a baby shower or birthday gift. I mean, who doesn't love Veggie Tales videos? My sister and I enjoy watching them with our kids and laugh more than they do!

You can pick one of 4 Veggie Tales movies for FREE and just pay $2.99 shipping.

• Head over to the VeggieTales homepage and scroll down until you see FREE newsletter.  Sign up.
• Then go HERE to select the DVD that you’d like

Here are the ones you can choose from:
The Ballad of Little Joe
Duke and the Great Pie War
I Can Be Your Friend Sing-Along
I Love My Lips Sing-Along

(Thanks, Pocket Your Dollars!)

Veggie Tales Videos Deals!

Meijer Super Satuday Deals (Today!) and next week's notables

I made a quick trip to Meijer this morning to get a few of the great deals, plus it was a Super Saturday sale.

Here are a few good deals if you can still go today:

$0.50 Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 8 oz can
-$1.00/4 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$1.00/3 Hunt's printable coupon (print 2 per computer after playing game)
FREE when you buy 4 with 2 coupons


$1.49 Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix, 32-35 oz select varieties
-$1.00/2 Aunt Jemima coupon (from 1-3 RP#1)
-$1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupons 


$1.99 Aunt Jemima Pancake Syrup, 24 oz original, lite, butter lite or butter rich
-$1.00/2 Aunt Jemima coupon (from 1-3 RP#1)
-$1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.99 each when you buy 2 with coupons

$1.69 StarKist Tuna, 4.5-6.4 oz
-$0.75/1 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$1.00/1 StarKist pouch printable coupon (print 2 per computer)
FREE after coupons - great charity donation!

$1.99 Scott Moist Wipes, buy 2
-$0.50/1 printable coupon (print 2 per computer) or $0.50/1 here or coupon (from 1-17 SS), use 2
Pay $1.98 plus tax ($2.10), receive a $3.00 Catalina coupon valid on your next shopping order.
$0.90 moneymaker!
 
**Buy 5 of any combination of Quaker hot or cold cereals, granola bars or breakfast cookies, get 1 Tropicana Orange Juice 59-64 oz FREE on your next shopping trip (via Meijer custom coupon at checkout). Limit 1 coupon per transaction.***

$1.49 Quaker Oats, 18 oz canister, quick or old fashioned
-$1.00/1 Quaker printable coupon (print 2 per computer)
-$1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
FREE when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.99 Quaker Instant Oatmeal 10.5-16 oz
-$1.00/1 Quaker printable coupon (print 2 per computer, same link as above), use 4
-$2.00/4 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.49 each when you buy 4 with coupons

$2.09 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (price drop)
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 1-3 RP#1 or printable)
$1.59 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.99 Quaker Cereal - 16 oz Cap'n Crunch, 15 oz Life, Cinnamon Life or Crunch Berries
-$1.00/5 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$1.79 each when you buy 5 with coupon

Here are a few good deals for the week of 1/24:

$0.99 Frank's RedHot Sauce, 5 oz 
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 10-4 or 1-24 SS)
FREE after coupon

$0.99 Gatorade G2 Sports Drink, 32 oz
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 1-10 RP)
FREE after coupon*

$0.99 Beech Nut's Let's Grow Microwave Meal 
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 1-3 SS)
FREE after coupon - great charity donation!

$1.05 Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles 
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 10-18 SS, exp 1-31 or 1-3 SS#1)
$0.05 after coupon*

$1.29 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen vegetables (everyday best price)
-$0.50/1 printable coupon or $0.50/1 printable coupon (NEW link!)
$0.29 after coupon*
Note: this coupon is marked "do not double" and may be restricted by your cashier.

$0.33 Meijer Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz can, select varieties

$2.99 Biz Powder Color-Safe Bleach, 37.5 oz (reg $4.19 - price drop thru Jan 31)
-$2.50/1 printable coupon (answer survey to increase your savings - OxiClean, Eastern) or $2.00/1 coupon (from 1-24 SS or printable coupon)
$0.49 or $0.99 after coupon

$0.50 Meijer Pasta, 12-16 oz select varieties only

BUY any THREE Nabisco Single Serve Tray Packs, Kool-Aid Jammers or Easy Mac Cups 4 pks, get $3.00 off automatically at the register:

$1.67 Kool-Aid Jammers, 10 ct
-$1.00 on each when you buy 3 participating products in one transaction
$0.67 each after instant savings
Note: There is also a $1.00/2 Meijer coupon in the Lunch Box pamphlet (in some stores).

$1.00 Breakstone's Cottage Doubles, single serve (regular price - may vary by location)
Bonus: Buy 5 Kraft dairy products in one transaction, get a $5.00 checkout coupon valid on your next order (through Jan 31).
FREE when you buy 5 with checkout coupon savings. This Catalina coupon can "roll" - you may use it to pay for another 5 and you should receive another $5 checkout coupon.

$1.50+ Breakstone's Sour Cream, 16 oz 
-$0.55/1 printable coupon or NEW! $0.55/1 printable coupon (print 2 per computer)
$0.95 each after coupon
Bonus: Buy 5 Kraft dairy products in one transaction, get a $5.00 checkout coupon valid on your next order!
FREE after Catalina savings when you buy 5 with 5 coupons! 

Check out Macomb Money Savers for an entire list of matchups!

Meijer Super Satuday Deals (Today!) and next week's notables

Some Photo Deals!!

There are some new photo deals I wanted to share with you:

Snapfish: If you're new to Snapfish, go through this link and register for a new account ( if you already have an account, use another family member's email address to register). Once registered through the link above, you’ll have earned a FREE $10 Snapfish credit!
With this credit you can get a lot of little gifts, like the photo notebook/planner. I ordered one of these for myself before Christmas and paid about $1.49 total.

Another deal you can score at Snapfish is 100 free 4x6 prints with ANY purchase. So, you could order 1 print and then get the additional 100 for free! Use the code PRINTSNEW. Just go here to get started. You'll have to pay shipping and you can't combine this with the deal above, but you could do two separate orders if you wanted to do both.
(Thanks, Hip2Save)

Shutterfly: The deal I posted about here for Shutterfly is still good. This deal will also get you a $10 credit that doesn't expire until November!

SeeHere: The deal I posted about here for SeeHere is still good. This deal will get you 25 free photo cards. The only thing that's changed is now you'll have to pay $2.49 for shipping, but still a good deal. Use these for Valentine's cards or Birthday invites or Thank You notes or Just Because cards!

Some Photo Deals!!

Giveaway: 2 Free International Delight Creamer coupons!

If you haven't entered this giveaway yet, you have until TONIGHT to enter. I'll pick two winners at 10:00pm.

I had a few goodies in my mailbox yesterday, two of which were coupons for FREE 16 oz. International Delight Coffee Creamer. These are good until 3/1/10. I must have signed up for these, but I can't remember when or where!

Since we have about a 6 month supply of creamer in our freezer that I already got for free, I thought I'd give these away!

(Dear husband and I really like our coffee in the morning)

If you'd like to enter this little giveaway, please just leave a comment below with the following:

1) Your name

2) Your email address (I'll contact you this way if you win)

3) Your favorite breakfast drink!

I'll pick TWO winners Saturday night by 10:00 pm EST and will mail you your free creamer coupon as soon as I hear back from you via email with your address!

Good luck!

ps: I'm planning some other giveaways in the near future, so stayed tuned. This is a practice giveaway!

Giveaway: 2 Free International Delight Creamer coupons!

10 cent trip to Walgreens!

I headed to Walgreens tonight to stock up on .50 peanuts and see if I could find the Glade candles on clearance. I ended up getting some other good deals as well.
Here's what I did:
Bought 2 Contour Meters in separate transactions= on sale for $14.99 and are producing $5 in Register Rewards. Used the coupon for $30 off the meter (had to be adjusted down) and just paid tax of .90 cents, but got back 2 $5 Register Rewards. (I donate these meters to church or people I know who need them)

Next transaction, bought 4 Planters peanuts on sale for $1.99, used 2 $1/2 coupons and $1/1 Walgreens coupons from Diabetes and You coupon book (find near pharmacy) = .50 each
Bought 3 Welch's grape jelly on sale for $1.50, used 3 .75/1 coupons= .75 each
Bought 1 Glade Plugins Scented Oil Nighlight that was on clearance for .87
Bought 3 Hershey's Dark chocolate bars, on sale for 2/$2 with in ad coupon (January coupon book) and used $1/1 Manufacturer coupon= free
Bought 1 Tinker Bell Valentines pack for daughter= $2.99
Paid with one of my $5 Register Rewards and paid $3.30 out of pocket, but I still have $5 in Register Rewards=  0.90 + 0.90 + $3.30 = $5.10- $5 Register Reward still to use= 0.10!!

I was excited about these deals, but I was even more excited to meet one of my readers at the store! (Hi, Amanda!!) She was so lovely and it was great to meet her. Of course, I was in sweats and hadn't a stitch of make up on since I was home with the girls all day! She was getting 4 Glade candles, used 2 $3/2 coupons HERE and got back $5 in Register Rewards and can submit for the $5 rebate  HERE as well. Sadly, they weren't on clearance at this store, but it is still a small moneymaker!

10 cent trip to Walgreens!

Walgreens: Glade candles moneymaker

If you are heading to Walgreens, take a peek in the candle aisle.  
Here's the good news: It is being reported that Glade Fragrance Collection candles are on clearance for $1.59-$1.79.  
Even better, if you buy 2 you'll receive a $3 Register Reward (like cash to use on your next purchase) or buy 4 and get a $5 Register Reward.  
Better yet, there are coupons to go with this product. 
And the bestest part: (I know it's not a word, I just couldn't think of what's better than "better yet") There is a rebate on these items too!
This is the best kind of deal!! Product is on sale, you have a coupon to go with it, and you'll get "cash" back for buying it, and you can submit for a rebate! = MoneyMaker!

It looks like the Earthly Awakening and the Macintosh Apple fragrances have been the ones spotted and these are the small 2oz candles.
Here's what to do: Go HERE and print a coupon for $3 off 2 Glade Fragrance (hit the back button after it's done printing to print one more)
When you go to Walgreens, see if you can buy 4 candles and use both of your $3 off coupon. You should get a $5 Register Reward back.
Save your receipt and submit the $5 rebate HERE when you buy 3 Glade items.
So, you should pay about .36 plus tax out of pocket, but get back $5 in RR and $5 from the rebate, so an almost $10 Moneymaker!

I'm hoping to run to Walgreens this afternoon, so I"ll let you know if I find them. If you score this deal, let us know if the comment section!

Ps: if you're heading to Walgreens, don't forget to do the peanut deal I told you about here!

Walgreens: Glade candles moneymaker

Things to do around town this weekend

Here are some free or cheap things to do around the Metro Detroit area this weekend:

1) Free Lowe's Build & Grow workshop. 
When: Saturday, 1/23 9-11 am
Where: any participating Lowe's
Cost: Free, but register first.

2) North American International Auto Show
When:  Open to public through Sunday. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., no admittance after 9 p.m. Sunday show closes at 7 p.m.

Where: Cobo Center -- One Washington Blvd., downtown Detroit

Cost:  Adults: $12; Seniors: $6; Children: 7-12 $6; 6 and under: free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. To order tickets online, or for more information, visit naias.com.

3) Plymouth Ice Festival
When: Friday to Sunday: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Downtown Plymouth, Kellogg Park
Cost: Free
 

Things to do around town this weekend

Free Trial to All You Magazine

All You Magazine is a great resource for coupons. Each issue has about $35 worth of coupons inside- more than any other magazine I've ever seen! Sometimes these are higher value coupons than you can find elsewhere and sometimes they'll have coupons for free items. The coupons themselves make up for the price of the magazine.
If you'd like to try this magazine out, you can get two free issues for free. Just sign up here for a free trial. After your two free issues arrive, you can either call to cancel, or write cancel on your bill and send it back, or you can do nothing and pay for a years subscription.
Here is an example of the coupons in this month's All You magazine:

• All You Magazine March’s issue and any Nivea Body Wash product Save $1, exp. 3/26/10
• All You Eat Well, Save Big Cookbook Save $1, exp. 4/5/10
• Boca Meatless producst Save $1 on 2, exp. 3/31/10
• Body Fortress Save $1 on any, exp. 3/3/10
• Borden Single Sensations Save $1 off one package, exp. 3/31/10
• Campbell’s V8 Soup Save $1 on any two (2), exp. 04/15/10
• Colgate 360 Actiflex toothbrush Save $1 on any ONE, exp 3/31/10
• Colgate Wisp 16-ct. product Save $1, exp. 3/31/10
• Cottonelle Fresh Moiste Wipes Tub Save $.50 on any one (1), exp. 3/31/10
• Cottonelle Toilet Paper 12-pack Save $1 on any one, exp. 3/31/10
• Couples Retreat Ultimate Vacation Edition or Blu-ray and Bertolli Frozen Meal Save $3, exp. 4/11/10
• Dole All Natural Fruit Jar Save $.75, exp. 4/30/10
• Dole Fruit Bowls, Gels, or Parfaits Save $.75, exp 4/30/10
• Eight O’Clock Coffee Save .75 on one (1) bag, exp. 3/15/10
• Ester-C products any size or strength Save $2, exp. 4/7/10
• Genius Pacifier Save $1 on any, exp. 5/31/10
• Good Earth Tea Save $.75 on any box, exp. 3/15/10
• Gorton’s item Save $.60 any 1, exp. 7/31/10
• Hershey’s Kisses 8 oz. or larger Save $1 on any TWO, exp. 3/31/10
• Jillian Micheals Whe Protein Save $1, exp. 3/3/10
• Marzetti Salad Dressing Save $1 on any ONE (1), exp. 4/30/10
• MET-Rx product Save $1, exp. 3/3/10
• Milk Bone Essentials Plus long-lasting chew, Save $2, exp. 7/31/10
• Milk Bone Essentials Plus biscuits or chewy treats Save $1, exp. 7/31/10
• Nature Made Vitamin Save $1 on any, exp. 2/28/10
• New York Frozen product, Save $.50 on any one, exp. 5/23/10
• Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System, Save $3, exp. 4/30/10
• Neutrogena Cosmetics $3 off any, exp. 3/02/10
• NYC product $1.72 or more Save $1, exp. 2/28/10
• Ore-Ida Frozen potatoes (20 oz. or larger) Save $1 on any TWO (2), exp. 3/31/10
• Ovaltine product, any size or flavor Save $1 05/31/10
• Pepperidge Farm frozen bread Save $.55, exp. 3/31/10
• Polaner Sugar Free or Polaner All Fruit Save $1 on any jar, exp. 3/26/10
• Pure Protein Save $1, exp. 3/3/10
• Rianxeira Tuna Snacks Try one for free, exp. 4/40/10 (max value $1.88)
• Rogaine product Save $5, exp. 5/31/10
• Sister Schubert’s product Save $.50 on any ONE, exp 3/13/10
• Taco Bell Home Originals Salsa or Salsa con Queso Save $1 on any ONE (1), exp. 4/30/10
• Tetley Tea Save $.60 off any one (1) box, exp. 3/15/10

 That's a lot of coupons, huh? :)

Free Trial to All You Magazine

FREE 3 month Trial of Amazon Prime (=Free 2 day shipping for 3 months!)

I love Amazon.com and purchase gifts on their website quite often. We bought lots of Christmas gifts on Amazon and was able to use gift cards I earned from Swagbucks (read this post here for more info). I also loved that I was able to get free 2 day shipping on all my purchases with Amazon Prime.
Here's how to get a FREE 3 month trial to Amazon Prime which will entitle you to free 2 day shipping on your purchases. (If you plan on using Swagbucks to earn Amazon gift cards, then you must get free shipping on your free purchases, right!?!?)
Here is what to do:
1) Click on this link to see the book Pride and Prejudice on Amazon.com
2) Look and see if you are automatically logged in (does it say "welcome, your name" at the top?). If so, then sign out.  (If you are NOT automatically logged in, go to step 3.) Now, get back to the Pride and Prejudice book by typing this in the search box: "Pride and Prejudice everyman's library". Click on the first one- it should also say Hardcover - Oct 15, 1991.
3) Next, click the ADD TO CART with FREE TWO-DAY SHIPPING button on the right side of the page. 
4) Click Proceed to Checkout Button
5) Log in to your account if you aren't already.
6) The Free Trial offer will appear after you select the payment option (i.e. Credit Card). Dont Worry!!= You DON'T have to place the order. Just select your payment option and continue.
7) Now, review the trial offer details, then click Start My Free Trial.
8) The checkout page should confirm that you have PRIME shipping. Now you can just leave this page or click the link at the VERY bottom that says "Amazon.com home page"
9) You DO NOT have to click the "place my order" button to get the free trial.
10) Lastly, if you want to set it up so that your membership DOES NOT continue after your 3 months (it's $79 a month regular price), click on "My Account" at the very top and then scroll down to SETTINGS and click on "Manage Prime Membership".
11) Click the Do not Upgrade button then click Turn off auto-upgrade button on the popup window. Now your free trial will end in 3 months and NOT auto renew.
12) If you'd like to share this deal with 4 family members, you can enter their email information on this screen as well (at the bottom).
That's it! Enjoy your three months of free shipping with Amazon. Now, read the next post below on a great deal! :)

ps: if you have any trouble, leave me a comment below or email me and I'll help you out!

FREE 3 month Trial of Amazon Prime (=Free 2 day shipping for 3 months!)

3-pc Bamboo Cutting Board Set $10 at Amazon!

Here is a great gift if you have any wedding showers or housewarming parties coming up:
You can get this 3-pc Bamboo cutting board set for just $10. It is not yet released, but you can pre-order it and it will ship when it comes in.
This qualifies for free shipping on orders over $25, or free if you have Amazon Prime.

3-pc Bamboo Cutting Board Set $10 at Amazon!

Victoria's Secret Pink Nation

If you're thinking of doing some shopping at Victoria's Secret (ahem... Valentine's Day is coming up), make sure to first join Pink Nation. This is Victoria's Secret email club where you can get exclusive coupons and deals. I will periodically get coupons for free items from this.
If you join  Victoria’s Secret Pink Nation now, you will get a coupon for a FREE solid tank top with ANY Pink purchase and a coupon for $10 off any $50 Pink purchase! Your purchase can't be on clearance items, but you can buy a travel size lotion or some lipgloss and still get the free tank. (Thanks, Jessica for reminding me of this deal!)
Also, I received an email that they are introducing a new perfume called "Love Rocks" and you can get a free scented tattoo in the stores. I've also read that Victoria's Secret has a lot on clearance right now (will vary by store)- some things are ringing up for less than a dollar!

Victoria's Secret Pink Nation

Party City coupon: $10 off $30

Do you have a party coming up? If so, check out this coupon to Party City. This coupon will give you $10 off any purchase of $30 or more. You can use it on sale prices, but not clearance. It is good through 2/1/10.

Party City coupon: $10 off $30

USB charging/data cable for Apple iPhone 3G $0.79!

If you need a USB charging/data cable for your Apple iPhone, Meritline has them on sale for $2.49, but you can use code MLCK401357012168T to take your price down to $0.79 with free shipping. You can order 5 at this price.

Go to Meritline to order! It does state that by using this code you consent to receiving their free e-newsletter, so maybe use your coupon/spam email account when you checkout.

UPDATE: This code is now expired, but you can still use code MLC401357012140A for $1 Off and it still ships free, so it would be $1.49 now.  Still a good price, I would think? It says this is a Limited Time offer, so I'm not sure when this code will expire!

USB charging/data cable for Apple iPhone 3G $0.79!

The many benefits of coupons...

I like to think that I'm teaching my children how to be frugal. I want them to learn the value of a dollar, how to save their money, where our money comes from (God ultimately, and through Daddy's hard work), and how to tithe and be generous with their money.

One thing that cracks me up is when the girls love to clip coupons with me- they'll actually ask to help! They love to see coupons for their favorite foods and to be involved in the grocery shopping.  Now that our oldest daughter can recognize numbers, she likes to see how much the coupons are worth.  I don't think most 2 and 4 year-old's tell people, "We can't buy that!! We don't have a coupon for it!"

I remember my mom clipping coupons and sorting them in her shoe box at the kitchen table. I didn't really understand what she was doing, but I knew it involved money and groceries. Perhaps that experience has something to do with my love of coupons today. If so, I hope that I am mimicking those experiences for my girls and will create another generation of coupon clippers!

Couponing can create many teachable moments with children- not only can you show them how to be smart with money, but it can help kids practice their math skills. If you are a coupon-clipper, involve your kids and teach them that it's cool to be frugal!

The many benefits of coupons...

Graco Stroller Recall

My mother-in-law just called me to share a Graco recall with me that she saw on Fox2 News. Apparently, some children have had their fingers amputated by the canopy opening or closing.

Name of Product: Graco’s Passage™, Alano™ and Spree™ Strollers and Travel Systems

Units: About 1.5 million

Manufacturer: Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.

Hazard: The hinges on the stroller’s canopy pose a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is opening or closing the canopy.

You can read the full details here and see the Fox2 News story here. If you think you have one of these strollers (sold between October 04 and February 08 at many major stores) stop using it and call Graco for a free protective cover repair kit at 800-345-4109.
(Thanks, Della!)

Graco Stroller Recall

Free $15 at the Limited!

There is a GREAT coupon for the Limited available here, valid through February 3rd, 2010! It's basically free $15 to spend! The coupon states $15 off $15 purchase or $30 off $100 or $50 off $150! There may be some restrictions, so read the coupon carefully.
(Thanks, Hip2Save)

Free $15 at the Limited!

CVS deal on Ivory Soap next week!

Start locating extra coupons for Ivory Soap! These were in the 12/27 P&G insert for $1 off and there is no size limit on the coupon.

Here is the deal coming up:

Beginning this Sunday CVS will have a sale on 2-packs of this soap for .99 a pack, making them free after the coupon! If you need more coupons, you have time to buy some on ebay before the sale begins!

(Thanks, MoneySavingMadness)

CVS deal on Ivory Soap next week!

Free Skein of Yarn on Facebook!

Update: Deal is over!

Here is another Facebook Freebie- become a fan of  Caron International Yarn on Facebook and you can receive a free skein of yarn. Choose from merino-blend country or bamboo-blend spa (if you're allergic to wool, pick spa). After becoming a fan, just complete this FORM and you should receive your yarn within 3-6 weeks. They will choose your color of yarn. Remember, this is while supplies last, so HURRY!
I had no idea this was called a skein and I don't know how to knit or crochet, but maybe my dear sister will make something for me! If not, the kiddos will enjoy playing with it!

Free Skein of Yarn on Facebook!

Coupon Booklets

A few more coupon booklets to sign up for:

Betty Crocker has a coupn booklet with $10 in savings! Just go on over here and check which newsletter you'd like to recevie: the Betty Crocker, Dinner Made Easy, or Bisquick email newsletter and you'll be mailed the coupons!

Home Made Simple by P&G products coupon book. Click here to request.

Coupon Booklets

$5 off $15 Barbie Purchase

My daughters are big Barbie fans and Barbie has a website called Pink Ticket Party where you can enter codes and win prizes. We received a few of these codes in Barbie movies and with certain dolls. We just got the Barbie & The 3 Musketeers movie and doll (which has turned my 4 and 2 year old's into fierce sword fighters and swashbuckling princesses around our house lately!) and so I went to the website to enter in our codes. Both codes apparently won us a new Barbie doll or piece of furniture which will be mailed in a voucher form. I'll save these to use as gifts, since we are drowning in Barbies over here!
Anyways, the point of all this is that I read in the terms and conditions that there was "no purchase required" to win, which got me thinking that there must be a free code available. Sure enough, go here and register and you'll see a free code. Then, see if you won!
Even if you don't win, you will be able to print at $5 off $15 Barbie purchase. Just be warned-- their coupon printer isn't compatible with Windows 7, so I wasn't able to print ours, which is just as well, but if you want to print yours, don't use a computer with Windows 7.

$5 off $15 Barbie Purchase

Lowe's Build & Grow clinic Saturday 1/23

Lowe's and Home Depot usually offer children's workshops about every other Saturday. They are free to children (usually ages 5 and up) and are really fun for kids! Dear Husband takes our oldest daughter to these almost every time they are offered. Our daughter thinks of them as a "date with daddy".

This Saturday, 1/23 Lowe's is offering a Build & Grow clinic for a Tic-Tac-Toe game from 10-11 am. You need to register here. Each child will also receive a free Lowe's apron, goggles, and little certificate and patch. 

While you're registering, take a look at the other upcoming clinics and register for more. I believe they send you a reminder email, although we usually just print the registration form and then mark it on the calendar. Here are the future clinics Lowe's will be having:

Tic Tac Toe	Saturday January 23, 2010
Jewelry Organizer	Saturday February 13, 2010
Lowebot	Saturday February 27, 2010

I'll remind you of these other ones as they get closer, but here is also what Home Depot will be offering in February and March.

Lowe's Build & Grow clinic Saturday 1/23

Free Redbox rental at Meijer

Here is a code to use at any Meijer Redbox: SMRTRY2
The code is good until tomorrow, 1/21.
If you want to rent at the Redbox elsewhere, check out the codes from my post here.

Free Redbox rental at Meijer

Text Applebees for $5 off your bill! *Day Of* only!

Here is a great restaurant coupon (one of my favorite kinds of coupons)! If you are planning on going to Applebee's, text APPLE to 69100 on the day you are planning on going. You’ll receive a text message back that states, “Show this text for $5 off ur Food purchase (today only)”.
I'm planning on calling and making sure our area Applebee's are participating with this and what restrictions there might be. If you are going to Applebee's, give it a try and let me know if it works!
Also, watch your mail for a coupon for Applebee's new "550 calories and under" menu. I received an ad in the mail today for a coupon to try one of these for $5.50! I doubt you could use both this coupon and the text coupon on the same bill, but ya never know! Wouldn't that be a great deal if you could?!?!
(Thanks, Hip2Save)

UPDATE: I called our local Applebee's and the manager knew nothing about it, so either it's fraudulent, it only works with some locations, or it's not true at all. If you have unlimited texting and you're going there regardless, it's still worth a try. 

Text Applebees for $5 off your bill! *Day Of* only!

FREE $10 for creating a PayPal Student Account!

Here is a HOT deal- you just need to have a teenager 13 and older AND a PayPal account.

Sign up your teen for a PayPal Student Account before January 26 and they'll get $10 credited to their account courtesy of American Eagle Outfitters. It sounds like you, as the parent, will have full visibility of their spending and be able to regulate the account with permissions and notifications. You will need to have a PayPal account yourself to link your teen's account to. The $10 will be credited by February 15. You can read the full terms and conditions here. Each parent can open up to 4 student accounts.
(Thanks, MoneySavingMadness)

FREE $10 for creating a PayPal Student Account!

LilaGuide- get a $5 Target gift card for writing reviews!

There is a great website that I first heard about a year or two ago called LilaGuide. It is the "word-of-mouth survival guide" for parents in practically every large city. Basically, you can look up area stores, events, message boards, and parents groups and get feedback on them from other parents. You can even look up things to do with your kids on their events calendar and see what's going on around town.
If you are new to LilaGuide, sign up and enter your zip code to find businesses in your area. Then, when you have some time (10 minutes or so), sit down and write 10 reviews (click on "write reviews" tab)- it can be for restaurants, stores, parks, preschools, fitness clubs... anything! They don't have to be super long either- just your opinion and rating of the place you're reviewing.
Once you've written 10 reviews, you should get an email confirming that you'll be receiving at $5 Target gift card. Then just watch the mailbox- I think I remember it coming in a plain envelope with Target's logo on it, so don't throw it away!

It's a great way to help out other parents and earn some free money!

LilaGuide- get a $5 Target gift card for writing reviews!

Freebies!

You can get a free sample of Rachel Ray's Nutrish Dog food OR a $3.50 coupon off a 6 lb. bag. Just go here to request it. (While on the topic of dog food, here is a $10/1 Eukanuba puppy food coupon if you buy this type!)

Get a free sample of Playtex Sample Pack- comes with a few free items and a coupon! Go here here to request this.

Sign up HERE for a free magazine subscription to Babytalk Magazine or American Baby.

Ensure is offering coupons that you can either print or have mailed to you. Request a FREE 8 oz shake and savings on Ensure six packs

UnderJams has a free sample offer here. Select if you'd like a Boy or Girl sample and click on "free sample" at the top and pick a size.

Freebies!

Free $17 coupon booklet from ConAgra Foods

Fill out this form here to receive a free coupon booklet with BIG Savings from ConAgra Foods -- Worth $17.00 in Savings!
ConAgra makes a LOT of different products, like Swiss Miss, Healthy Choice, Peter Pan, Hunts, Reddi Wip, Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Banquet, Pam... the list goes on and on! This is a coupon book in which you can probably find lots of coupons you'd use.

Update: The link isn't working (thanks for letting me know!), so try copying and pasting this address: http://startsampling.com/sm/101044/ That should work!

Free $17 coupon booklet from ConAgra Foods

Great Coupon Resources

When I first started seriously couponing, I looked online for sites where I could print coupons and stumbled upon Coupon Cabin. This is a great site for both online shopping coupon codes AND printable coupons. Anytime I'm thinking of shopping at a retail or online store, I visit this site first to check for any coupons. Be sure to check it out and see if there is anything you could use!
Here are a few examples of coupons available to PRINT right now:

Kohls:
$5 off any purchase when you sign up

Payless

15% off any purchase

Hobby Lobby
40% off any single item

Chili's

Free chips & queso when you sign up (coupon will be emailed within 48 hours)

Little Caesar's

Crazy Combo for $1.99

Joanne's

50% off any single item

Another coupon website, for online codes and printables, is Retail Me Not.com. They have the same sort of features, except with Retail Me Not, you can see the success rate of coupon codes from other people's experiences. Another nice feature is that you can search for coupons in your area by typing in your zip code or for a type of coupon by typing in a category, like "Pizza".

Here is an example of a coupon code from Retail Me Not to be used at Coldwater Creek's website. A lot of people are reporting getting great deals by shopping the clearance items at Coldwater Creek.
Example: Coldwater Creek- shop online and use code WHP1031 when checking out. This will give you FREE shipping on any order.

Great Coupon Resources

Organic Food coupon booklet + Soy milk coupon

Here is a deal for my friend Kate who asked for some organic food deals!

Sign up for the new Winter Organic and Natural coupon booklet from Mambo Sprouts here.

Also, if you like soy milk, here is a coupon for you: $2/1 8th Continent Soy Milk. 

Organic Food coupon booklet + Soy milk coupon

Free Photo Watch w/ free shipping!

Did you get your free mousepad from ArtsCow that I posted about the other day? I received an email that mine has shipped!

Here is another Facebook freebie with ArtsCow (a online digital photo website). Become a fan of ArtsCow on Facebook AND get three friends to become fans. Once they do, you'll have a unique coupon code to create a personalized photo watch for FREE with free shipping from ArtsCow! This would be a great unique gift for someone if you don't need it for yourself!

Follow these steps:

• Login to your Facebook account, become a fan of ArtsCow on Facebook, and then go here.
• Scroll down and select at least 3 friends from your Facebook page that you would like to invite to join ArtsCow.
• Click on the blue “Send Free Personalized Watch Invitation” button and then confirm by clicking on the blue “Send” button.
• Return to the coupons page and wait for at least 3 of your friends to become fans of ArtsCow. The coupon code will not be displayed until 3 friends of yours have become fans. Once they’ve become fans, you’ll be able to see the unique user-specific Coupon Checkout Code. You should see this unique code displayed in a pink/red box.
• Finally, create your photo Watch here and use the Coupon Checkout Code to snag the Watch for FREE + FREE shipping!

(Thanks, Hip2Save!)

Free Photo Watch w/ free shipping!

Meijer 1/17-1/23

Meijer has some good deals this week. Thanks to MacombMoneySavers for her great matchups!

$0.50 Honey Nut Cheerios, single serve cups
-$1.00/2 printable coupon (prints with a $1.00/1 coupon as well)
FREE when you buy 2 with coupon

$0.50 Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 8 oz can
-$1.00/4 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$1.00/3 Hunt's printable coupon (print 2 per computer after playing game)
FREE when you buy 4 with 2 coupons - great charity donation!

$1.69 StarKist Tuna, 4.5-6.4 oz
-$0.75/1 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$1.00/1 StarKist pouch printable coupon (print 2 per computer)
FREE after coupons - great charity donation!

$0.99 Frank's RedHot Sauce, 5 oz (regular price - may vary by location)
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 10-4 SS)
FREE after coupon*

$0.99 Gatorade G2 Sports Drink, 32 oz (regular price - may vary by location)
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 1-10 RP)
FREE after coupon*

$0.99 Beech Nut's Let's Grow Microwave Meal (regular price - may vary by location)
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 1-3 SS)
FREE after coupon - great charity donation!

$1.09 Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles (regular price - may vary by location)
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 10-18 SS, exp 1-31 or 1-3 SS#1)
$0.09 after coupon*

$0.69 Del Monte Vegetables, 11-15.25 oz can, select varieties
-$1.00/5 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$1.00/4 Del Monte printable coupon (use the back button to print 2 per computer)
$0.29 each when you buy 5 with coupons - great charity donation!

$1.29 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen vegetables (everyday best price)
-$0.50/1 printable coupon or $0.50/1 printable coupon (NEW link!)
$0.29 after coupon*
Note: this coupon is marked "do not double" and may be restricted by your cashier.

$1.49 Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix, 32-35 oz select varieties
-$1.00/2 Aunt Jemima coupon (from 1-3 RP#1)
-$1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupons - great charity donation!

$0.69 Swanson Broth, 14.5 oz (price drop - no rainchecks)
-$0.40/4 coupon (from 1-10 SS)
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$0.50 Betty Crocker Pizza Crust Mix, 6.5 oz pouch
$0.50 Bisquick Shake 'n Pour Buttermilk Pancake Mix, 5.1 oz
$0.50 Jell-O Gelatin (0.3-3.3 oz) or Pudding Mix (0.8-3.9 oz), select varieties
$0.50 Meijer Reusable Grocery Bag (reg $0.99)

$1.59 Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn, 3-4 ct select varieties
-$2.00/2 Orville Redenbacher 100 Calorie Smart Pop printable coupon (pg.7)
$0.59 each when you buy 2 with coupon (Confirmed! Thanks, Stephanie!)

$1.69 Chex Mix Select Dark Chocolate (price drop through Jan 24)
-$0.50/1 Chex Mix printable coupon
$0.69 after coupon*
Note: this coupon is marked "do not double" and may be restricted by your cashier.

$1.25 Campbell's Chunky Soup, 18.6-19 oz can (excludes fully loaded)
-$1.50/3 printable coupons
$0.75 each when you buy 3 with coupon

$0.99 Duncan Hines Cake Mix or Frosting
-$0.55/2 coupon (from 10-11 SS)
$0.72 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$0.79 Mueller's Pasta, 12-16 oz (save $0.37)

$1.99 Aunt Jemima Pancake Syrup, 24 oz original, lite, butter lite or butter rich
-$1.00/2 Aunt Jemima coupon (from 1-3 RP#1)
-$1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.99 each when you buy 2 with coupons

$1.00 Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers

**Buy 5 of any combination of Quaker hot or cold cereals, granola bars or breakfast cookies, get 1 Tropicana Orange Juice 59-64 oz FREE on your next shopping trip (via Meijer custom coupon at checkout). Limit 1 coupon per transaction.***
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$1.49 Quaker Oats, 18 oz canister, quick or old fashioned
-$1.00/1 Quaker printable coupon (print 2 per computer)
-$1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
FREE when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.99 Quaker Instant Oatmeal 10.5-16 oz
-$1.00/1 Quaker printable coupon (print 2 per computer, same link as above), use 4
-$2.00/4 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.49 each when you buy 4 with coupons

$2.09 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (price drop)
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 1-3 RP#1 or printable)
$1.59 each when you buy 2 with coupon


all varietie

Meijer 1/17-1/23

Target 1/17- 1/23

There aren't too many good deals at Target this week, but here are a few things to stock up on. Remember, Target prices may vary by store or region. Target accepts coupons at face value.

~Buy 1 Nivea Body Wash (16.9 oz.) at $2.99
Use $2/1 coupon from the 1/3 RedPlum insert
Use with $1/1 Target coupon here

Final cost: FREE!

~Pepsi (2 liters) at $1 each
Use $0.50/2 here
Final cost: $0.75/ea when you buy 2

~Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit to Go – $0.97-0.99/ea (in the travel section)
Use $1/1 in 1/3 Red Plum insert (doesn't exclude trial size)
Final cost: FREE

~Band-aids (8-10 ct travel size, Hello Kitty & others) – $0.97/ea (in the travel section)
Use $1/1 in 1/3 Red Plum insert (doesn't exclude trial size)
Final cost: FREE

~GE lightbulbs, appliance bulbs, or nightlight bulbs (vary from $1.29-$1.79)
-$1.50/1 printable coupon (expires 1-30), or $1.00/1 coupon (from 11-22 SS or 1-3 SS
Final cost: FREE - .29

~Method Selected 10- or 12-oz. hand soap, 28-oz. all-surface spray or 30-ct. wipes $2.49
$2/1 MFG printable
Final Cost: $.49

~$1.77 Ziploc Evolve Sandwich Bags (regular price)

-$1.00/2 coupon (from 12-6 SS or 1-10 SS)

Final Cost: $1.27 each when you buy 2 with coupon

Turn it into a moneymaker by submitting for the $5 SC Johnson rebate if you buy 3. Remember, you can do this rebate 3 times per household!

Also, there is a gift card deal on the Graco car seats:

~Graco High Backed Booster Car Seat – $44.99/ea
Get a $20 Target Gift Card when you buy 1
Final cost: $24.99 after getting the gift card

Target 1/17- 1/23

Tips to save money on bills!

Have you noticed your bills going up in the last few months? Have you ever been charged a late fee on a bill? Here are a few tried and true tips to help you save some money this year.

Late Fees: Once in awhile it happens; you don't get that bill paid on time, for whatever reason. We have had late fees on our credit cards once in a while when we just don't get the bill in the mail on time! Once a bill was left in dear Husband's car when he was taking it to the post office and we didn't realize it until the bill was late. I HATE to be charged $30 or more for a silly mistake, so I made a call and was able to get the late fee removed!

Here's what to do: call the company and ask to speak to billing. Explain that you have been a customer for ___ years/months and that you always pay your bills on time (if this is true). Tell them you're sorry it was late this once, but it won't become a habit. Almost 100% of the time, they will waive the late fee.

Get your Bills Lowered: In our house, we have all our phone, internet, and cable services through one provider. We are happy with them, but when looking over our bills from the last year, I noticed our prices have gone up over $20 a month! So, this morning I called and was able to save $180!
Here's what to do: Call and explain that you are a loyal customer who pays their bills on time every month. You may want to add that you are happy with their service, but noticed your bills have been higher and was just wondering if there was anything they could do to help you out. It took about 2 minutes and the nice customer service rep was able to lower my bill by $30 a month for the next 6 months! That's a savings of $180!! Just be sure to be polite and truthful. If you really are thinking of switching to a cheaper provider, they may go the extra mile to keep you as a customer!

What are your tips to save some money this year?

Tips to save money on bills!

Cute Bag for $1.88 SHIPPED

Before Christmas I learned about a deal for cute bags from Woman Within and ordered a few to put away for gifts. Today there is another great deal! (Thanks, myfrugaladventures!)

Just head over HERE and if you don’t see the bag on the side of the page type in item number: 0005-21355-1269. All three colors are marked down to $1.88 and you get free shipping with code: WW38672.

These shipped pretty quickly for me last time! These are really cute and would be great with a birthday present or wedding shower gift!

UPDATE: The red bag is sold out. Also, you can order more than one of these at the $1.88 price.

Cute Bag for $1.88 SHIPPED

New Milk Coupon

Remember the post about the Milk instant win game and coupons? Well, you can still play this game and print a coupon for a FREE Gallon of ANY brand Milk when you make a $100 purchase! (Remember, the $100 purchase can be your total BEFORE your coupons, NOT what you pay out of pocket! Just hand this coupon over first if you total before coupons is $100).

If you haven't used the coupon from before (free 1/2 gallon of chocolate milk when you buy two gallons), you can use BOTH coupons in the same transaction. So, you'd buy 2 gallons of white and a 1/2 gallon of chocolate and only pay for 1 gallon of white.

New Milk Coupon

Scott Brand Coupon Rebate

Scott Brand products are offering a rebate in which you'll receive a Scott Coupon back. The more you buy, the more you get back in coupon form.

You’ll need to purchase different Scott products from these 5 categories: bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, flushable wipes and scrub cloths. Buy 4 (each item from a different category listed) and get a $4/1 Scott brand coupon reward via email. Buy 3 get a $3/1 reward coupon or buy 2 products and get a $2/1 reward coupon! Purchases must be made between 1/15 and 1/31. You can check out more details on this rebate offer here.
To save more, use coupons on these products. There are Scott coupons available on Coupons.com now.

Thanks, Hip2save.

Scott Brand Coupon Rebate

Deals for Peanut Lovers

We stock up in Peanuts in my family- they are a great snack for my kids to get some protein and dear Husband loves them too!
If you are a peanut lover, you can get a good deal on them this week at Walgreens.

Planter’s Peanuts 12 oz. $1.99
Deal Idea:
Buy 2 Planter’s peanuts
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 12/13 SS (Smart Source insert)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the Diabetes and You booklet (find this in the store near the pharmacy- it will deduct $2)
Final Cost $0.49 each!

Deal Idea if you haven't done the $10 Nabisco Keep the Jingle in Your Holiday Rebate Offer found here
Buy 10 Planter’s peanuts
Use 5 $1/2 coupons from the 12/13 SS (you can buy 10 on ebay for .99 currently!)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the Diabetes and You booklet (will deduct $10)
Pay $4.90
Get back a $10 rebate
Final Cost FREE plus a $5 moneymaker!

While you're at Walgreens, here are a few other deals.

Dawn Dish Soap 99¢ with coupon from the ad
Use WITH the $.20/1 from 12/27 P&G
Final Cost = .79

Welch's Grape Jelly or Skippy Peanut Butter 2/$5
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Welch’s Jelly
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 1/3 SS
Final Cost $1 each!
OR
Use the $.75/1 from 1/3 Smart Source
Final Cost = $1.75

Lindsay Olives 99¢ with coupon in the ad
Use WITH the $1/2 HERE
Final Cost = .49 each when you buy 2

Deals for Peanut Lovers