No More Rack: Free $2 credit in your account

No More Rack just sent me an email letting me know I have a $2 credit in my account! If you're signed up with them, you should have one too! Apparently their site was down for a few hours this afternoon and the $2 is their apology!
I love companies that treat their customers like they are #1! Way to go, No More Rack! The $2 will cover your shipping the next time you purchase with them!
If you haven't signed up with them yet, I have received $10 in credits from them at holiday times, so GO HERE to sign up now!

No More Rack: Free $2 credit in your account

Rite Aid 4/10-4/16

Here's what you can get for free or cheap this week, thanks to "cents"able momma. There are no excluded MI and S. CA deals this week.


**Since I'm taking some time off from the computer this week, I haven't taken the time to reformat these deals into the usual style that I post them, so if you have trouble understanding or reading these, just leave a question in the comment section below!

Gillette or Old Spice Body Wash (16-18 oz.), $2.99
Get $2 +UP Reward (Limit 2)
B1G1 Gillette Bodywash, exp. 4-30-11 (P&G 04/03/11)
B1G1 Old Spice Body Wash wyb Select Item, exp. 4-30 (P&G 04/03/11)
$1/2 Old Spice Products, exp. 4-30-11 (P&G 04/03/11)
$1/1 Old Spice Body Wash, exp. 4-30-11 (P&G Everyday Savings Book)
Total after Coupon and +UP Rewards: Better than FREE

AMO Complete Multi-Purpose Solution (12 oz.), $7.99
Get $7.99 SCR #24 (Limit 1) 4/10-4/16 only
$1/1 Complete Multi-Purpose Solution, exp. 5-9-11 (SS 04/03/11)
Total after Coupon and SCR: Better than FREE

Select Bic Razors, $4.99
Get $2 +UP Reward wyb 2
--Bic Flex 3 or 4 (3-4 ct.)
--Bic Hybrid Razors
$3/1 Bic Flex4, Flex3, or Comfort3 Razor, exp. 5-22 (SS 04/10/11)
$3/1 Bic Hybrid Advance Razor, exp. 5-22-11 (SS 04/10/11)
$2/1 Bic Disposable Shaver, exp. 5-8-11 (SS 03/27/11 #2)
$1.50/1 Bic Hybrid Advance Shaver via Upromise Deposit
$1/1 Bic Flex 4 Shaver via Upromise Deposit
Total after Coupons, Upromise Deposit, and +UP Reward: Better than FREE

Rite Aid Cough Drops (9 ct.), 2/$1
Get $1 Monthly +UP Reward wyb 2
Total after +UP Reward: (2) FREE

Easter Single Serve Candy, 2/$1
$1/2 Mars Easter Product, exp. 4-24-11 (RP 03/20/11)
Total after Coupon: FREE

Hot Shot Ant and Roach Spray, $2.99
Get $1 +UP Reward (Limit 2)
up to $3 off Hot Shot Mail-in-Rebate printable
Total after MIR and +UP Reward: Better than FREE

Visine Eyedrops (15 ml+), psa $4.99
Get $1 +UP Reward
$2/1 Visine Product printable or printable or printable
$2/1 Visine Product, exp. 6-30-11 (RP 03/13/11)
$1/1 Visine Product, exp. 6-30-11 (RP 03/13/11)
$2/1 Visine Product (in-ad coupon)
Total after Stacked Coupons and +UP Reward: As low as FREE

Select John Frieda Products, 4/$20
Get $10 +UP Reward wyb 4
--Brilliant Brunette
--Sheer Blonde
--Luxurious Volume
--Root Awakening
--Frizz Ease
--Full Repair Protecting Root Lift Foam
$2/1 John Frieda Root Awakening Hair Care Product
$2/1 John Frieda Product, exp. 4-30-11 (SS 03/06/11)
$2/1 John Frieda Full Repair Styling Aid, exp. 4-30-11 (SS 03/06/11)
$1/1 Select John Frieda Full Repair Items, exp. 4-30-11 (SS 03/06/11)
$1/1 John Frieda Full Repair Item Mar. RA printable
Total after Stacked Coupons and +UP Reward: As low as $0.25 ea.


L'Oreal Vive Pro Hair Care or Kid's Shampoo, 2/$5
Get $2 +UP Reward wyb 2
$1/1 L'Oreal Paris Product printable
$1/1 L'Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo or Conditioner, exp. 6-5 (RP 04/10/11)
$1/1 L'Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo/Conditioner, exp. 4-17-11 (RP 02/20/11)
$1/1 Select Studio Line or Vive Pro Products, exp. 4-17 (RP 02/20/11)
$0.75/1 L'Oreal Kids Shampoo or Kids Product, exp. 4-17 (RP 02/20/11)
Total after Coupons and +UP Reward: As low as $0.50 ea. after coupons and +UP Reward!

Select Stayfree and Carefree Products, 2/$5
Get $2 +UP Reward wyb 2
--Stayfree Maxi Pads (16-24 ct.)
$1/1 Stayfree Product printable
$1/1 Stayfree Product, exp. 6-30-11 (RP 03/27/11)
--Carefree Liners (36-60 ct.)
$0.50/1 Carefree Product, exp. 6-30-11 (RP 03/27/11)
--Carefree Ultra (16 ct.)
Total after Coupons and +UP Reward: As low as $0.50 ea.


Soft Scrub Cleanser (24-25.4 oz.), 2/$5
Get $1 +UP Reward wyb 2 (Limit 2)
$0.75/1 Soft Scrub Total Purchase printable
$0.50/1 Soft Scrub Purchase printable
$1/1 Soft Scrub Total Product, exp. 4-30-11 (RP 03/13/11)
$1/2 Soft Scrub Product, exp. 4-30-11 (RP 03/13/11)
$0.50/1 Soft Scrub Product, exp. 4-30-11 (RP 03/13/11)
Total after Coupons and +UP Reward: As low as $1 ea.


Select Softsoap Products, $3.99
Get $1 +UP Reward
--Body Wash (15-18 oz.)
$1/1 Softsoap Body Wash, exp. 4-16-11 (SS 03/27/11 #2)
$0.75/1 Softsoap Brand Body Wash, exp. 4-16-11 (SS 03/27/11 #2)
--Liquid Handsoap Refill (32-40 oz.)
$0.50/1 Softsoap Hand Soap Refill, exp. 4-16-11 (SS 03/27/11 #2)
$1/2 Softsoap Liquid Soap Refill, exp. 4-16 (SS 03/27/11 #2)
Total after Coupon and +UP Reward: As low as $1.99 ea.

Select Cleaning Products, $4.99
Get $2 +UP Reward (Limit 2)
--Rid-X (10.3 oz.)
$2/2 RID-X Septic System Treatment Product printable
--Easy Off Oven Cleaner (16 oz.)
$0.50/1 Easy Off Oven Cleaner, exp. 6-19-11 (SS 04/10/11)
--Mop & Glo (32 oz.)
$0.75/1 Mop & Glo Product, exp. 6-19-11 (SS 04/10/11)
Total after Coupons and +UP Reward: As low as $1.99 ea. wyb 2

Benefiber Powder (62 dose), Caplets (100 ct.), or Packets (28 ct.), $9.99
Get $2 SCR #19 (Limit 1)
$3/1 Benefiber Product printable or printable
$5/2 Benefiber Product, exp. 4-16-11 (SS 02/27/11)
$2/1 Benefiber Product, exp. 4-16-11 (SS 02/27/11)
Total after Coupon and SCR: As low as $4.99 ea.

Prevacid 24HR (14 ct.), $9.99
Get $2 SCR #10 (Limit 1)
$3/1 Prevacid24HR Product printable
$3/1 Prevacid 24 Hour, exp. 4-23-11 (SS 03/27/11)
Total after Coupon and SCR: $4.99 ea.


Get $10 +UP Reward wyb $20 Select Nature Made Products
--Fish Oil, CoQ10, and Vitamin D
$2/1 Nature Made CoQ10 Product printable
$1/1 Nature Made Product printable
$6/1 Nature Made CoQ10, exp. 5-31-11 (ALL YOU Feb '11)
$5/1 Nature Made CoQ10, exp. 4-30-11 (ALL YOU Apr '11)
$4/1 Nature Made Fish Oil, exp. 5-31-11 (ALL YOU Feb '11)
$3/1 Nature Made Vitamins, exp. 5-31-11 (ALL YOU Feb '11)
$3/1 Nature Made Vitamin D, exp. 5-31-11 (ALL YOU Feb '11)
$2/1 Nature Made Fish Oil, exp. 4-30-11 (ALL YOU Apr '11)
$1.50/1 Nature Made Fish Oil Apr. RA printable
$1.50/1 Nature Made Fish Oil Mar. RA printable
**More Nature Made coupons
Final price varies!

Get $10 +UP Reward wyb $20 Select Skin Care Products
--Biore Skin Care (reg. $7.49-$8.99)
FREE Biore Cleanser wyb Biore Pore Strip, exp. 5-31-11 (SS 03/06/11)
--Curel Body Lotion (7.5 or 13 oz.)
$1/1 Curel Moisturizer, exp. 4-30-11 (SS 03/06/11)
--Jergens Lotion (16.8 or 21 oz.)
--Jergens Natural Glow (2-7.5 oz.)
$3/2 Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer, exp. 5-21 (SS 04/10/11)
$3/2 Jergens Moisturizer or Natural Glow, exp. 4-9 (SS 03/06/11)
$1/1 Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer, exp. 5-21-11 (SS 04/10/11)
Final price varies!

Maybelline/Garnier, B1G1 50% off
Get $5 +UP Reward wyb $15
$2/2 Maybelline New York Dream Foundation printable
$2/1 Garnier Moisturizer Product, exp. 5-6-11 (RP 02/06/11)
$2/1 Garnier Moisturizer or Cleanser, exp. 6-15-11 (RP 12/05/10)
$1/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, exp. 5-6-11 (RP 02/06/11)
$1/1 Garnier Fructis Styler Product, exp. 5-6-11 (RP 02/06/11)
$1/1 Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer, exp. 6-1-11 (RP 01/09/11)
$1/1 Maybelline New York Eyeshadow/Liner, exp. 6-10-11 (RP 04/10/11)
$1/1 Maybelline New York Mascara, exp. 6-10-11 (RP 04/10/11)
$1/1 Maybelline New York Mascara, exp. 5-6-11 (RP 03/06/11)
$3/2 Maybelline FitMe Product, exp. 8-1-11 (Cosmopolitan , Mar)
$1/1 Maybelline FitMe Foundation, exp. 8-1-11 (Cosmopolitan , Mar)
$1/2 Maybelline FitMe Products, exp. 4-21-11 (ALL YOU Feb '11)
Final price varies!


Right Guard Deodorant, 40% off (online price $2.89)
FREE Right Guard Body Wash/Deodorant wyb Select Items, exp 4-10-11 (RP 3/13/11)
Total after Coupon: $1.73 for both

Select Kingsford Products, $4.99
--Original Charcoal (8.3 lb.)
--Matchlight Charcoal (6.7 lb.)
--Lighter Fluid (32 oz.)
--Propane Cylinder (16.4 oz.)

Rite Aid 4/10-4/16

Bath & Body Works: Free travel sized item w/ any purchase coupon

Get a FREE travel sized item at Bath & Body Works with this coupon! Good until April 20, 2011.


(Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!)

Bath & Body Works: Free travel sized item w/ any purchase coupon

Free sample Carefree Liners

You can request a free sample of Carefree Acti-Fresh Liners.

(Thanks, For the Mommas!)

Free sample Carefree Liners

My Favorite Crafty Blogs: I'll Get You My Pretties

I love this next crafty blog and someday I'm going to try a few of her ideas for easy craft projects. My Pretties craft blog is written by Kristy and is full of beautiful pictures and easy step-by-step instructions!

All you need for this Moss Covered Monogram Letter is some hot glue gun, a monogram letter, some ribbon and moss!


I also really want to try to make this coffee filter Ruffle Wreath! I think this would love great on my red door and is so much cheaper than buying a pre-made wreath!

My Favorite Crafty Blogs: I'll Get You My Pretties

Free No Spill Bubble Doood wyb Blastos Bubble solution (at Target, TRU or Walgreens)

Purchase any size Blastos! Bubbles Premium Solution from Target, Toys 'R Us or Walgreens, now through April 25th, and get a FREE No-Spill Bubble Doood! Just take a picture of your receipt or scan it in to your computer and submit your info here to get your Freebie!

(thanks,keepingcents)

Free No Spill Bubble Doood wyb Blastos Bubble solution (at Target, TRU or Walgreens)

Walgreens 4/10-4/16

Here's what you can get for free or cheap this week at Walgreens, thanks to Saving Addiction!

Gatorade G Series Fit Prime

Get a $5 mail in rebate when you buy all 3 G Series Fit Products in a single Transaction

Final cost: all three free after MIR

CareFree Pantiliners 20 or 22ct $0.99, get a $0.99 RR
use the $0.50/1 coupon from the 3/27 RP
Final cost: free plus a $0.50 moneymaker! 

Snickers Easter Eggs 1oz $0.29
Use the $1/2 Mars Easter coupon Here

Final cost: Free wyb 2 (coupon will need to be adjusted) or buy 4 and pay $0.16 

Luster White 7 Toothpaste 2.6oz $4.99, get a $4 RR

Final cost: $0.99

Tuf Paper Towel Single Roll $0.50 (w/ in-ad coupon)

Yardley Bar Soap 4.25oz $0.69 (w/ in-ad coupon)

Biore Skin Care 6-14pk Strips, 5oz Scrub or Cleaner  $5.99, get a $5 RR wyb 2 participating products
use the Buy One Strips, Get One Cleaner FREE coupon from the 3/6 SS

Deal Idea:
Buy 1 Strips
Buy 1 Cleanser
use the B1G1 FREE Coupon
Final cost: $0.49 each

Easter/Spring Pencils  $0.13 (w/ in-ad coupon) Limit 16 *Great Filler item

Hot Wheels Cars B1G1 FREE (w/ in-ad coupon) limit 10
Final cost: $0.65 each

Fun n Fill Eggs 6,12, or 24pk $0.69 (w/ in-ad coupon)

Easter Grass 1.5oz $0.33 (w/ in-ad coupon) limit 6

Hyponex Potting Soil 8lbs $0.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)

Betty Crocker Cornbread or Muffin Mix 6.5oz $0.29 (w/ in-ad coupon) limit 3

Bic Disposable Razors B1G1 50% off (reg prices start at $3.99)

use the $2/1 coupon from the 3/27 SS or the $3/1 coupon from the 4/9 SS

Final cost: as low as $0.99

Heinz Vinegar 32oz $0.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)

use the $0.50/1 coupon Here

Final cost: $0.49

(select) Chocolate Eater Bunny or Mints $0.67 (Dove product shown)use the $1/2 Mars Easter coupon HereFinal cost: $0.17 each

Garnier Herbashine Hair Color $7.00 get a $4 RR wyb 2

use the $3/1 coupon Here

or the $2/1 coupon from the 3/6 RP
Final cost: as low as $2 each

Energizer Batteries 4pk AA, AAA; 2-pk C, D; 1pk 9-V $2.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)

use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/27 SS
Final cost: $1.99

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $1.99

use the $0.75/2 coupon from the 3/13 RP
Final cost: $1.62 each

Glade Products (select) $2.50

Oil Candle Refills, Tin, Oil Refill, Relaxing Moments Spray 9.7oz, Sense & Spray Refill, Candle 2 or 4oz
use the $1/2 Walgreens April Coupon Book
use the $1/1 Scented Oil Candle Holder Coupon from the 4/3 SS
or the $1/2 Sense & Spray Refill Coupon from the 4/3 SS
or the $1/1 Spray Coupon from the 4/3 SS
or the $1/2 Candles from the 4/3 SS
Final cost: as low as $1 each

Hefty One-Zip Bags B1G1 FREE (w/ in-ad coupon) limit 4

use the $1/2 coupon from the 2/20 RP
Final cost: $1.15 each

Gillette Personal Care B1G1 50% Off
Gillette Disposable Razor 3-12pk, Fusion Hydra Shave Gel, or Deodorant

use the $3/1 Gillette Disposable Razor Coupon from the 3/6 RP

or the $1/1 Shave Gel Coupon from the 4/3 PG

or the $1/1 Deodorant Coupon from the 4/3 PG

or the Buy a Deodorant, get a FREE Body Wash Coupon from the 4/3 PG

Razor Deal Idea:Buy 2 Gillette Custom Plus Razor 4 pk ($6.49)
-50% off Sale
use (2) $3/1 Coupons
Final cost: $1.87 each

Deodorant Body Wash Deal Idea:

Buy 2 Deodorants $4.99 each
Buy 2 Gillette Body Wash (around $4.99 each)
-BOGO 50% Off (deodorants only)
use (2) $1/1 Coupons from the 4/3 PG

use (2) BOGO coupons from the 4/3 PG
Final cost: $1.37 each
*May need 2 filler items depending if the BOGO coupon attaches itself to 2 products

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers $9.00, get a $3 RR wyb 2

use the $1.50/1 coupon from the 4/3 PG
use with the $2/1 Walgreen Coupon from the infant care booklet
Final cost: $4 each

Walgreens 4/10-4/16

SPRING into Couponing!

I was in my local Meijer the other day, and as often happens, I ran into a couple who had attended one of my coupon classes. I asked them how their couponing was going, and they replied that they hadn't really even started yet!
This got me thinking last night as I was preparing for my next class in one week. WHY would some people who learn how to coupon and see how beneficial it can be decide not to dive right in? I mean, Yes, I understand that couponing isn't for everyone, but this couple had asked lots of questions in my class and seemed genuinely interested in slashing their grocery bills in half with coupons!
So, I came up with a few pointers for people who want to get started couponing-- some tips for beginning this new style of shopping so that you don't give up before you really see the difference it can make!

I'm calling it "S.P.R.I.N.G. into Couponing!"

S- Start Small. Don't think that you have to completely, 180 degrees, change the way you shop on the first day! Try to clip a few coupons and use them when the item is at a rock bottom price. Or, just tackle one store at a time to learn the ropes. Maybe begin by couponing just at a drugstore, like CVS, or at your favorite grocery store. Remember, big changes- in anything- take gradual steps to reach completion!

P- Policy, Policy, Policy! I've talked to many newbies who have gotten frustrated because they didn't know the "tricks" of a certain store. Whichever store you choose to begin with, read and understand their coupon policy! You can find these on AFullCup.com as well as on my right sidebar. Some stores will double coupons; many will not. Some stores are funny about Internet coupons; some stores want them to be printed in color. Some stores will ask that you use a loyalty card to get the best price. Whatever "it" is- each store is different. Once you practice and get a few shopping trips under your belt, I promise it will all become easy to you!

R-Read all about it! There are so many great resources on the Internet to help you along the way. There are hundreds of blogs (like mine! wink!) that offer tips, coupon/store matchups, free samples, ways to make money, and helpful advice. There are coupon forums, like AFullCup and WeUseCoupons where friendly couponers will ask and answer questions. You can literally find every store in the US listed on these sites! Find a few sites and/or blogs that you like and check them once in a while. For example, here at Savvy Spending, I will list every Sunday what you can for free/cheap at Meijer, CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid. Blogs in other parts of the country cover stores local to them. Most bloggers are loyal couponers who really desire to share the best deals with their readers! So take advantage of what they are offering!

I-Invest in a stockpile! Stockpiling will save you a TON of money in your grocery bills. The reason I say "invest" is that some couponers feel that they are actually spending more when they start stockpiling, and this may be true.... but it is totally worth it! About 2 years ago, I spent about $10-15 on Garnier shampoo, conditioner, and styling products. Now, this $10-15 may not have been in my budget for the month, but I haven't paid for shampoo, conditioner, or styling products since then-- not once in 2 years! Just think if you apply that to all your grocery needs! I may not need 5 boxes of pancake mix right now, but if it is only $0.50 as opposed to $3 and it won't go bad in the next 6-12 months, than it makes sense to buy a lot when it is at rock bottom prices. If I can get it from my stockpile when I need it and avoid paying $3 at the store on the day I run out of it, I've saved money!

N- Never give up! Couponing is what you make of it. If you have the time, energy, and desire to spend hours each week scouring the sales ads, clipping coupons, reading the blogs, and going to different stores- than that's great! If you don't (and you really don't need to spend hours), than do what you can! But, don't give up before you've really tried! Like any new skill, couponing is something that you'll get better at as you practice. Each and every coupon you use equals money kept in your pocket, so stick with it!

G- Give yourself a pat on the back! Look back at your grocery budget and see what you've saved once you began couponing! Look at your pantry and cupboards- do you have more food than you had before but have spent less money on it? Give yourself credit for making a choice to stretch your money by using coupons and changing the way you shop!

If you are new to couponing, I hope these tips will encourage you stick with it and keep practicing!
If you are new and need help understanding some of the "couponing lingo", see my post here.

SPRING into Couponing!

ConAgra coupons (on sale at Meijer next week!)

ConAgra products will be on sale this next week at Meijer, so get prepared by printing these coupons!  GO HERE to print- Use Code 63829897.

$0.50/1 Peter Pan Peanut Butter  (Great if your Meijer doubles!)
$1/2 Healthy Choice Frozen Meals
$0.50/2 Banquet Frozen Meals
$1/2 Healthy Choice Soups
$1/2 Fresh Mixers
$1/2 Marie Callender’s Frozen Meals
$1/2 Kid Cuisine Frozen Meals
$0.50/3 Chef Boyardee Products

Plus, try to print more than 2-- it appears the print limit is higher right now! 

(thanks, Saving Addiction!)

ConAgra coupons (on sale at Meijer next week!)

Free sample Dove Men +Care Deodorant

Go here to requst a FREE sample of the new Dove Men+Care Deodorant, courtesy of CVS!

(Thanks, Wheel ‘N Deal Mama)

Free sample Dove Men +Care Deodorant

Free Gogos at Walgreens today 4/9

REMINDER: this is today!

I'm not sure what these are and I'm not sure I want to, but on April 9th you can get a free sample of Gogos Crazy bones at Walgreens! There was a commercial on Nickelodeon that that states they will be giving out 1,000,000 Gogos Crazy Bones.

(thanks, Mojo)

Free Gogos at Walgreens today 4/9

Skinny Cow: Free secret surprise to the first 700 on 4/13 at 12 noon est

Heads Up: Next Wednesday, 4/13 the first 700 fans who request a "secret skinny surprise" at 12 pm est will receive on! Sounds yummy!!
 Go here to the Skinny Cow Ice Cream Facebook page! 

Skinny Cow: Free secret surprise to the first 700 on 4/13 at 12 noon est

New $2/1 Rimmel coupon- $0.24 mascara at Target

You can once again print a $2/1 Rimmel coupon HERE! (Try zip 51501).
Pick it up at Target to pay just $0.24!

Rimmel Extra Lash Mascara, $2.24-$2.99
Use the $2/1 Rimmel coupon here
Final cost: as low as $0.24!


(Thanks, Hooked on Bargains!)

New $2/1 Rimmel coupon- $0.24 mascara at Target

Snapfish: Free shipping (no minimum) and 11% off!

Now through Sunday 4/10, you can get FREE shipping (no minimum) at Snapfish! Plus, you'll save an extra 11% off your order! Just use coupon code 11freeship at checkout.

Snapfish: Free shipping (no minimum) and 11% off!

Free Things to do this Weekend!

Free things to do this weekend!

AC Moore – Saturday 1-3pm, Free Make & Takes: Stamp Magic Candle and Easter Seals' Act for Autism Puzzle!

AC Moore – Sunday 1-3pm, Make n’ Mold Candy Making Demonstration: Marshmallow Eggs.

Babies R Us - Saturday Noon-3pm, Super Baby Shower: learn about the must-have products for every mom's Baby Registry, valuable tips and ideas for planning a baby shower, plus enjoy great savings and free giveaways.

Disney Store - Minnie's Masquerade

- Friday, Session1 4:30pm or Session 2: 6:00pm

- Saturday, Session 1: 11:00am (10:30am Select Stores) or Session 2: 12:30pm

*An exclusive viewing party of Minnie's Masquerade, a craft activity - make your own royal crown, and a fun costume parade where everyone wins a prize! Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited to a maximum of 25 children per session. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores - Saturday 11am-1pm, Free Demo: Foodcrafting with Cricut Cake.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 11am-3pm, Kids create a Free Spring Chik using colored feathers, wiggly eyes, dot painters and more.

Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 10am-Noon, Kids build a Free Sports Pinball Game.

Michaels – Saturday 10am-1pm, The Knack Crayola Event FREE Make-It Take-It: Create Vivid Art with Crayola Neon Explosion.

Michaels – Sunday 1pm-3pm, The Knack Easter Pail Event FREE Make-It Take-It: Decorate an Easter pail.

Pottery Barn Kids – Saturday 9am, Planning Your Nursery: learn how to create a spectacular nursery. You'll get to plan your space, pick a theme and decorate it. Attendees will get 10% off select products. (Call your local store to RSVP)

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

Toys R Us – Saturday 11am-1pm, Thomas the Train Play Date: Enjoy story time, coloring and FREE giveaways!

Walgreens - Saturday 9am-Noon, 1 Million FREE Gogos will be given out at Walgreens across the US! 5,000 of the Million pieces will be a special never before released, limited edition run of Miro-K.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

*It’s always a good idea to call your local store to confirm participation!

(thanks, keepingcents)

Free Things to do this Weekend!

New coupon: Buy 2 Duncan Hines frosting, get a Cake Mix Free!

Print this Buy 2 Duncan Hines Frosting (or 1 Comstock of Wilderness), Get 1 FREE Duncan Hines® Premium Cake Mix.

(Thanks Amanda!)

New coupon: Buy 2 Duncan Hines frosting, get a Cake Mix Free!

Kroger: Buy $15 worth of Easter Candy, get a $5 Gift Card for free!

Kroger is offering $5 off coupons towards gift cards when you buy $15 in Easter Candy.  Mars candies are participating, so make sure to print as many of the $1/2 Mars Easter candy coupons here as you can!

Participating Mars candy include: M&M’s 9.9 oz.-42 oz., Mars Miniatures 9 oz.-21.69oz., Dove Miniatures 7.94 oz.-8.87 oz., Dove Solid Chocolate Bunnies, Assorted Mars Brands Easter 6-packs. Snickers/M&M’s/Dove brand single eggs and M&M’s Easter Novelties.


Here are other coupons you can use:
$1/2 Mars Candy from the 3/20 RP
B2G1 free M&M's coupon from the 3/13 RP
$0.75/2 Dove Chocolate coupon frmo the 2/6 RP

 

 (thanks, savvysistershops)

Kroger: Buy $15 worth of Easter Candy, get a $5 Gift Card for free!

Borders: Free Tote for Teachers on Saturday, plus 33% off coupon

Teachers can get a FREE tote with any purchase at Borders on Saturday, April 9 until 1:00 PM.


Plus, you can use this 33% OFF One Item in-store coupon. Online, enter promo code BNP8573V. (exp. 4/11).


(thanks, Ana)

Borders: Free Tote for Teachers on Saturday, plus 33% off coupon

My Favorite Crafty Blogs: Paper Glitter

This next site has some great free printable downloads of cute paper for many occasions. I used Thanksgiving printables from Paper Glitter for our Thanksgiving table!
Go here to see all her free printables.

Kawaii Tags	Bunny Set	Birdie Envelope	Strawberry Set

Thank You Cards	Kawaii Set	Rainbow Set	To-Do Lists

My Favorite Crafty Blogs: Paper Glitter

How to get coupons without buying a paper!

I've been couponing for years now, but only started having the paper delivered about 5 months ago (with a Groupon deal!). You actually don't have to pay for a paper in order to get coupons! Here are the ways that I got coupons, without buying a newpaper!

1) Internet: I have gone on countless shopping trips where ALL of the coupons I've redeemed have been printed off the Internet! There are so many websites that offer free coupons these days! If you have a computer, printer, some paper and ink, you can coupon really well with just the Internet Printables!

2) Family: My dear Mom and Mom-in-Law both give me their coupons every weekend. They may clip a few, but they come to me almost completely intact! In turn, I hook them up with freebies now and again. Ask your family members who live close by to save their coupons for you!

3) Collection Box: My friend Kate started a coupon box at our church- but you can do this anywhere! So many people don't use their coupons and they go into the garbage! Ask your neighbors, coworkers, church friends, MOPS group, gym buddies-- anyone-- if they wouldn't mind bringing their coupons in and sharing them! Create a drop off spot with a box for people to leave their coupons. Anyone is free to take what they need and leave what they don't! The coupon box at my church is often FULL of multiple week's inserts- so my couponing friends and I can take what we will use- for free!

4) Trade: When I first started couponing, I found this great site called AFullCup. You can trade coupons in this online, forum-based website. Just look for ones you need or leave a post detailing what you have. Then work out the trade with the people who email you. It may take a few days for your coupons to arrive, but it's a great way to find a lot of certain coupon. If you know of a hot deal coming up, you can easily get 15-20 of a single coupon with a quick and easy trade.

5) Dumpster Dive: No, I'm not kidding! I have never done this before, but I do know that many people become friends with their neighborhood recycling centers and will ask to go through the recycleable paper to find the inserts!

6) Work out a trade with a coffee shop, fast food place, restaurant, etc: You know how lots of neighborhood coffee shops get papers to offer their patrons while they sip their lattes? You could work out a deal with them- you get to take the inserts from the Sunday paper if you will come by every Monday morning and take their old papers to the recycling bin for them.

7) Join a coupon train: I participated in a coupon train last year and I receive some great coupons. AFullCup offers lots of train you can "jump" on. You just set up your "wishlist" and each week you are assigned someone to send coupons to and someone is assigned to you. Check their wishlist (and they'll check yours) and send them some coupons. A few days later, you get the fun of opening an envelope full of coupons you can probably use!

8) Write to manufacturers: This is a great way to get high value and RARE coupons. I will be starting a series soon where I'll provide the list of a few manufacturers and their email addresses. You can choose to write to them and hopefully receive some great coupons (possibly freebies) back! Stay tuned for this new series!!

9) Keep your Eyes Peeled: When you're shopping, start looking for blinkies and tearpads with coupons in the grocery aisles! These are often great coupons and are sometimes coupons you won't find in the paper. I ALWAYS grab tearpad coupons because they are often rare and have a long expiration date!

10) Look on Craigslist or Freecycle: You can often find people in your area who would gladly give you their coupons. If you don't see a post advertising this, start a thread requesting unused coupon inserts! You'll probably get lots of responses!

Do you have any other suggestions for getting coupons for free? Please share in the comment section!

How to get coupons without buying a paper!

Huggies: Super high $3.50/1 coupon! Print two!!

Get a HIGH value Huggies coupon! You can print (2) $3.50/1 coupon by sharing it with three people here!!
This should make for a free or almost free deal when paired with a sale, store promo, or rewards offer!

(Thanks, Happy Homemaking Expert!)

Huggies: Super high $3.50/1 coupon! Print two!!

Family Dollar: $5/$25 coupon

If you could use a $5/$25 coupon to Family Dollar, go here and fill out a short survey to print the coupon!

(Thanks, Adventure in Savings)

Family Dollar: $5/$25 coupon

free sample U by Kotex

 

Request a free sample of U by Kotex with this new link.

free sample U by Kotex

Viewpoints: Write 5 reviews for a $5 Amazon.com gift card!

Write 5 Qualifying Reviews and Get a $5 Amazon.com® Gift Card

Viewpoints is offering a $5 Amazon.com gift card with 5 reviews! The reviews need to be products of your home or kitchen appliances. Click here to see a complete list of qualifying products. Gift cards will be sent out within 30 days of the program conclusion. This promotion ends April 18, 2011. Read official rules

Viewpoints: Write 5 reviews for a $5 Amazon.com gift card!

Meijer: Free Air Wick Freshmatic and more deals!

Here are some Meijer deals to check out!

Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra Starter Kit $7.35

 use the $4 Meijer MPerks
 use with the $4 Manufacturer coupon
Final Cost: FREE

Skittle $0.55 each
use the $0.50 off two coupon here Final Cost: $0.10 for both

Comet Surface Cleaner $0.96
use the $0.25/1 coupon here
Final Cost: $0.46

Single Chocolate covered Peeps $0.79 (buy 2)
use the $1/2 Facebook coupon (under Easter Treat tab)
Final Cost: $0.58 for both

(Thanks One Momma Saving Money)

Meijer: Free Air Wick Freshmatic and more deals!

Restaurant Deals

Here’s this week’s Restaurant Deals Round Up, ENJOY!
Gordon Biersch

• Free Garlic Fries Appetizer
• Click HERE to “like” Gordon Biersch on Facebook to print this coupon
• Find a location near you HERE

Maggianos Little Italy Restaurant

• Free Order of Zeppole Italian-Style Doughnuts
• Click HERE to print the coupon (exp. 5/4/11)
• Find a location near you HERE

The Melting Pot

• Free Cheese Fondue (April 11 – 14)
• You’ll need to get a unique redemption code & then call your local restaurant to make reservations in advance!
• Simply GO HERE and then click on the reservations button on top to view your reservations code
• Find a location near you HERE

Del Taco

• FREE Shrimp Taco with Any Purchase
• Click HERE and “like” Del Taco on Facebook to print this coupon.
• Find a location near you HERE

Waffle House

• FREE Waffle
  
• Click HERE to print this coupon (exp. 4/15/11)
• Find a location near you HERE
  (Thanks, Kai!)
  

Restaurant Deals

Free sample John Frieda shampoo, conditioner!

Hurry to the John Frieda US Facebook page, “like” them, click on the “Smooth Style” tab for a free sample of John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Repairing shampoo, conditioner and extra strength serum!

(Thanks, I Love Free Things!)

Free sample John Frieda shampoo, conditioner!

My Favorite Crafty Blogs: Happy Home Fairy

Here is another of my favorite crafty blogs. You have to stop by Happy Home Fairy and say Hi to Julie! She is so full of ideas for making your home a happy and crafty place and she has the cutest printables!

Here is a great idea for your Easter Day Egg Hunt- a Scavenger hunt with clues! My girls love treasure hunts!

Get all the details and free downloads here!

My Favorite Crafty Blogs: Happy Home Fairy

Mamapedia: $30 worth of shoes and more for as low as $10 w/ free shipping!!

WOW!!  At Mamapedia today you can get $30 worth of Sandals, Bags, Hats, Sunglasses and more from ShoeMall.com for ONLY $15.  If you're new to Mamapedia, you can use the coupon code 5OFFSHOES, which will take an additional $5 off the price.

That means ONLY $10 for $30 of merchandise + free shipping at Shoemall.com. What a great way to get a huge discount on a new pair of shoes! Wouldn't this make a great gift for a family member or friend??

If you've purchased at Mamapedia before, you can use coupon code EASTER10 at checkout to receive 10% off any and all Sweet Deal purchases, bringing your price down to $13.50!

(thanks for the heads up, Rose!)

Mamapedia: $30 worth of shoes and more for as low as $10 w/ free shipping!!

Free Mini Dessert at O'Charleys- no other purchase required!

Go to the O’Charley’s Facebook page, “like” the, then click on the “Free Mini Dessert” tab to print a FREE DESSERT coupon! Yummy! No other purchase required! Sounds like a fun treat for the family!

(thanks, Ruth!)

Free Mini Dessert at O'Charleys- no other purchase required!

PetSmart: $3/1 Exquisicat litter= free!

PetSmart has a coupon for PetPerks members! Just login to your account and look for the $3/1 any ExquisiCat Litter (under PetSmart coupons). 

Kristy sent along this deal:

ExquisiCat Fragrance Free Clay Litter $2.29 for 10 lbs or $3.79 for 20 lbs
Use the $3/1 coupon from your PetPerks account
Final cost as low as FREE or $0.79!

(Thanks, My Pet Savings!)

PetSmart: $3/1 Exquisicat litter= free!

B1G1 free Power Bar coupon

Here's another coupon to print from Coupons.com! Print a B1G1 free Power Bar Harvest Bar (zip 90210).
You can pair this with a B1G1 free sale to get two free!

(Thanks, Raining Hot Coupons!)

B1G1 free Power Bar coupon

New $1/2 Mars Easter candy coupon= Free candy!

The $1/2 Mars Easter candy coupon is back at Coupons.com! (Try zip 95201 if you don't see it.) This should get you two small Easter candies for FREE at most drug stores!

(thanks, Collin!)

New $1/2 Mars Easter candy coupon= Free candy!

Guest Post: Gardening 101- Picking a spot for your garden!

I hope you enjoy this Guest Post from my friend Marissa. Gardening is NOT my forte, so I'll be learning along with you in this post!

I’ve been asked many many times to start a Gardening for beginners series as we approach the gardening season. This series of posts will go from basic ideas and tips on getting ready to garden, to optional things like growing herbs, and we will go more into depth as the series goes on.


Before you order the seeds and before you start dreaming about fresh squash and zucchini, you need to find a spot to put that garden. The first year we moved into our house I selected a spot for the garden. This was before we had any extra buildings on the property like the chicken coop and the garage. The ground tilled up easily and I would have had a great garden except for the fact that they day after we planted we had a really bad rain storm and it washed away alot of my plants. I had selected a good spot as far as the ground went but I failed to look at where the water would flow in the event of a rainstorm. I still ended up having an ok garden because of the starter plants but all the seeds I had planted washed away.

The next year, last year, we decided to make the garden bigger so it had to be moved. We had put up our chicken shed and moved one of our small sheds and there just wouldn’t be enough room. I knew better than to move it to a spot where the water would flow since we’ve had issues every year out here, and so I picked a new spot where I could have lots of room. We went and borrowed a tiller for the hubby’s father and started tilling up the garden. The ground didn’t budge. The hubby ran the tiller over it once and after he was done it looked like he didn’t even do anything. So my dad brought over his tractor and we tried again. It was still very difficult but we made a little progress. After he finished with the tractor we took manure and spread it all over the garden and tried to till it up again with the hand tiller. The sod was still hard and difficult so in the end we ended up using a hoe and a hand rake to at least get the soil ok to plant my starters. My garden did ok but still wasn’t the best. After we finished last year dad brought the tractor again and the big plow and ran it through the garden. Hopefully this year with a little extra work it will be ready to go.

The moral of the story is… pick your spot for a garden wisely. Here are some basic tips:

1. Pick a spot with the best soil. It doesn’t have to be perfectly black beautiful dirt, it just should be workable. You cal always add in minerals and such later. For example our soil is ok, but we will be adding more manure this year and we will be adding sand to make it porous. Obviously try to avoid an area with alot of rocks.
2. Pick a spot in the sun or in partial sun/shade. Not a shady spot.
3. Think about your water source. You need to be able to haul water easily to the garden or at least be in hose distance to your hydrant.
4. What about wind? Out here on the prairie it’s difficult to avoid the wind so I do other things to prevent my plants from dying from wind exposure. However if you have a natural windbreak in your land or if you are planning on building a solid fence those would be ideal.
5. Pick a spot away from the natural disaster elements. In my example above we moved our garden to avoid flooding last year. There is an old creek bed that runs through our land that I didn’t see until we looked at Google maps. It was something that needed to be avoided.

Visit Merissa over at Little House on the Prairie Living for the rest of this great series!

Guest Post: Gardening 101- Picking a spot for your garden!

My Favorite Crafty Blogs: It Is What It Is

I love to check out crafty blogs for cute downloads, easy activities, and just browse and look at pretty things! One of my favorite sites is It Is What It Is!

Want to make a few of these cute Spring Crafts for yourself? (The "dirt" in that pot is actually yummy chocolate!)

You can get the Free downloads for this craft and all the instructions here.

(Thanks, Beth!)

My Favorite Crafty Blogs: It Is What It Is