Feeling Crafty???

Okay, I have a cute craft in the works for a 12-days of Christmas countdown thingy (kinda like an advent calendar, but I'm only gonna do 12 days on this one. Anyway, I guess I better get on it...I'm a chronic procrastinator, so who knows how long it will take me to get done. I'll post pics when I get it done ( if it turns out ;D ). But here's a cute idea to tide you over. Not sure I'll make one of these this year...too many irons in the fire. But, I'll keep it in my back pocket for next year!!


Instructions here.

All credit goes to Executive Homemaker!!

CVS Deals 11/29 - 12/6

And here's a peek at what's in store for you at CVS this week.

:: ECB Deals

Accu-Check Aviva Monitor, $14.99
Get $5 ECBs (limit 2)
$10/1 Accu-Chek Aviva System, exp. 3-31-10 (SS 11/8/09)
$10/1 Accu-Chek Aviva System, exp. 12-31-09 (SS 8/23/09)
FREE after coupon and ECBs!

Oral-B Manual Toothbrush, $2.99
Get $2 ECBs (limit 1)
$0.75/1 Oral-B Toothbrush, exp. 11-30-09 (P&G 10/11/09)
$0.75/1 Oral-B Toothbrush, exp. 11-30-09 (P&G 11/1/09)
$0.24 after coupons and ECBs!

Gillette Products
Get $10 ECBs wyb $25 (limit 1)

Suggested Scenario

Buy (1) Gillette Fusion Razor at $9.99
Buy (2) Gillette Deodorant at 4.99 ea.
Buy (2) Gillete Body Wash at $2.99 ea.
Use (1) $4/1 Gillette Fusion Razor, exp. 12-31-09 (P&G 11/29/09)
Use (2) $1/1 Gillette Deodorant, exp. 12-31-09 (P&G 11/29/09)
Use (2) FREE Gillette Body Wash wyb Deodorant, exp. 11-30-09 (P&G 11/1/09)
$0.79 ea. after coupons and ECBs!

Benefiber, psa $5.39
Get $10 ECBs wyb $20 (limit 4)
$2/1 Benefiber printable
$2/1 Benefiber printable
$0.89 ea. wyb 4 after 4 coupons and ECBs!

Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil
Get $4 ECBs wyb 2 (limit 1)
$1/1 Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil, exp. 11-30-09 (P&G 10/11/09)
$1.50/1 Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil, exp. 11-30-09 (P&G 11/1/09)
$1.49 ea. after coupons and ECBs!

Picture Frames or Albums, psa $6.99
Get $7 ECBs wyb 2 (limit 4)
$3.49 ea. after ECBs!

Braun Pocket Go, $19.99
Get $5 ECBs (limit 1)
$14.99 after ECBs!

American Express Pre-paid Gift Cards
Get $10 ECBs wyb 3 (limit 4)
*Remember that these have an activation fee.

:: Other Deals

CVS Batteries, B1G1

Holiday Gift Wrap, $2.99 (B1G1)
$1.48 ea. after sale!

Revlon Lip and Eye Products, B1G1 (limit 6)
$2/1 Revlon Product (SS 11/15/09)
Good deal after 2 coupons!

Select DVDs, $5
– How The Grinch Stole Christmas
– Jack Frost
– The Year Without A Santa Clause
*All Money goes to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Spend $25 in P&G Products
Get Free Russel Stover Chocolate
– Pampers Diapers, $8.99
– Dawn Dish Soap, $0.99
– Bounce, Downy or Tide Dryer Products, $3.99
– Tide Detergent, $5.97
– and more…

Wags Deals 11/29-12/5

Here's a peek at what's to be had this week at Walgreens. From what I understand, there is an additional ad to come out mid-week for extra deals available 12/2-6.

Coupon Deals

Nivea Lip Balm or Gloss $0.99
Use Buy one get one free coupon from 11/1 RP insert
Pay $0.50 each after coupon!

Schiff Mega Red on sale buy one get one free
Use two $2/1 printable coupons
Pay $20.99 for two after coupons

Ecotrin 45ct $1.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $2/1 coupon from 10/11 RP insert
FREE after coupons

Register Rewards Deals

Aunt Jemima Mix or Syrup 2/$5, Earn a $2 RR when you buy two
Use $1/2 coupon from 8/30 RP insert
Pay $1 each after coupon and register reward

Glade Sense & Spray $5.99, Earn a $3 RR when you buy one
Use $4/1 Printable coupon
FREE after coupon and register rewards

Oral B or Zooth Stages Toothbrush 4/$10, Earn a $5 RR when you buy four
Use four $1/1 coupons from 11/1 P&G insert (expire 11/30) or use $1/2 coupon from 11/29 P&G inserts)
Use one $1/1 coupon from Walgreens Children activity book (will deduct $4)
Pay as little as $2 out of pocket and earn a $5 register rewards back

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution $7.99, Earn a $7.99 RR when you buy one
Use $1/1 coupon from 10/25 RP insert
Free plus $1 in overage after coupon and register reward

Character Band Aid Bandages 2/$3, Earn a $1 RR when you buy two
Use $2/1 coupon from Walgreens Children activity Book
Free plus $1 in overage after coupon and register reward

Nyquil 10oz 2/$10, Earn a $5 RR when you buy two
Use $1.50/1 coupon from 10/11 or 11/1 P&G inserts
Pay $2 for two after coupons and register rewards

Village Naturals Sleep or Stress Therapy $3.99, Earn a $2 RR wyb one
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Pay $0.99 for one after coupon

Gillette Fusion Razor $8.99, Earn a $4 RR wyb one
Use $4/1 coupon from 11/29 P&G insert
Pay $0.99 for one after coupon and register reward

Oral B floss (55 yd.), 75 or 90 ct. floss picks, 50 ct. pre-cut floss 2/$5, Earna $3 RR when you buy two
Use $1/1 coupon from 11/29 P&G insert
Pay $1 for two after coupons and register reward

*HOT* Battery Deal at Staples!!

I don't do a lot of shopping at Staples because there isn't one very convenient to my house. But, I just might make the drive for this deal...

Right now they are advertising $12.99 20-pack AA or AAA Duracell batteries and you'll get 100% back in Staples Rewards! The limit is actually 2, so you can get 40 batteries for essentially free!! Now, obviously, your OOP would be $26, and you'll get your rewards back later, but if you already have rewards you can roll, then your OOP could be quite low!!

This deal is advertised in the Black Friday ad through Saturday, 11/28 AND the following week's ad, so you can score this deal through the 6th! AND, starting Saturday, you can use this coupon to score an extra 10% off one pack, making this a money maker! --Oh, I'm pretty sure Staples takes MQs....there were $.75 coupons in the 11/15 SS and the 11/1 P&G!!

Make a Pledge and Save $1.50 on Wet Ones!

It's time to make another pledge, folks. Make your pledge to help stop the spread of germs this cold and flu season in order to print your $1.50 coupon for Wet Ones. Don't forget to click your "back" button to print it twice! This is an awesome coupon and should make for some cheap, if not FREE wipes!!

In the Mood for Some Target Freebies??

Here are three new deals to check out at Target. Remember prices not only vary by region, but sometimes also from store to store. But hopefully you can find these prices at your local store and get some freebies AND overage!!

Friskies Party Mix cat treats, $1.24
Buy 2 and use $2/2 coupon from 11/15 SS AND $1/2 TQ = $.52 MoneyMaker!!

Purina Whiser Lickins cat treats, $.88
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from 11/15 SS AND $1/2 TQ = $.24 MM

Airwick Freshmatic starter kit $4.99
Use $5 coupon from 11/15SS = FREE

Dang!! I was just there this morning at 5am....if only I'd known then!!

*HOT* New Printables on Coupons.com !!!

Head on over to Coupons.com to print some new high-value coupons!! Some of my favorites:

50% off any one item UNDER $30 at Ace Hardware
$1.50 off Keebler crackers
$.75 off Little Debbie
$2.00 off Nivea Body Wash
$1.50 off All Bran crackers
$.50 off Smart Balance eggs (should make for a great deal when doubled at Hen House!)
BOGO Busy Bones
$1.00 off 8th Continent soy milk

If you don't see all these on your zip code page, try using code 90210! Remember, some of these better ones usually go pretty fast, so head on over there now and print what you want!!

Feed a Child, and Save a Buck

Head on over here and make a pledge to place a little note in your child's lunchbox. For doing so, Lunchables will provide a lunch to a child in need. Also, you'll be able to print a $1 Lunchables coupon. Pretty good deal for doing a good deed. And so easy, too!!

I was the 54,171st person to make a pledge....that's a lot of meals to kids in need!!

FREE 8x10 Photo Collage at Wags

Scurry on over to Walgreens.com to score an 8x10 collage print for FREE. Just sign in, upload your photos, create the look you want, submit your order. Use promo code FINDJOY at checkout to get this print for free and choose to pick up in store to avoid paying shipping.

I got in on this deal last time they offered it and it turned out very cute. This and a nice frame would make a great gift for a proud grandparent!!

A Freebie for Your Black Friday Shopping Pleasure!

While you are zooming up and down the Target aisles at the wee hours of the morning on Black Friday, you'll probably find yourself parched! Take along this coupon to score yourself a FREE medium soft drink, valid Friday & Saturday.

Another Fun Fall Craft

Hungry for another fun, cheap fall craft?? How 'bout a pinecone bird feeder?? For this project, I snagged 3 pinecones for free, compliments of the KC Zoo (found them lying on the ground near the parking lot and the light-bulb came on: project!!). We used curling ribbon (already had it on hand), peanut butter, (I have plenty of that in the stockpile!) and bird seed that I grabbed at Big Lots for about $3.

First, we tied the ribbon around the top of the pinecone so we could hang them on the tree when we were all done. Then we smeared PB all over each pinecone. Then, we rolled them around in a container full of bird seed, making sure to cover it completely and pat it on tight.


Then we tied them to the tree for the birds to enjoy! Jack had a blast doing this project and he has been excited to watch out the window to see if any birds have been enjoying his snack!!

A Full Mailbox!

Here's just another example that it pays to fill out rebate forms, sign up for freebies, and write to companies. This is what I received in my mailbox in one day a couple weeks back. I had written to Bar-S and Beachnut, complimenting their products. In return, I got a "VIP certificate" good toward $5 worth of Bar-S products, as well as four $.25 off coupons. From Beachnut I got a whole welcome baby pack with several product coupons, including one $1 toward any Beachnut product. Why write to companies?? CouponingToDisney has a post here explaining exactly why she writes to companies, and she even has the links to hundreds of companies listed out for you!! Basically, she writes to five companies a day giving feedback on their products. I can attest that this only takes a couple minutes, and within days, you typically receive coupons from these companies along with a letter thanking you for your input. Today, I received 2 FREE meal coupons from Michelina's frozen meals...how awesome is that for just about 60 seconds worth of work!?

On the same day I also received a $1.50 coupon from Pampers, for signing up here.
I also got a $6.75 check from Caregiver's Marketplace for submitting my Huggies receipts. They are a company that offers rebates on products that most caregivers would use. Currently, they kind of cater to those caring for seniors, but they do offer a rebate on Huggies diapers, pullups, and certain wipes. You get $.75 back for each pack purchased, which doesn't sound like much, but it adds up, and it's kind of like having an extra $.75 coupon for each pack! You just sign up, print out a rebate form, save up receipts for 5 or more products purchased, and then send it in and you'll receive a check back! Read more here. I've been doing this for about a year now and it's super easy. I only wish I had known about it with my first baby, since I was always a loyal Huggies buyer!!

The other two things were store coupons for signing up for their mailing lists. One for 30% off my purchase, and one for $5 off a $10 purchase! Both high-value coupons--all for signing up on a list. Pretty easy!!

Just thought I'd share...just a few more ways to save!!

Getting Crafty

Well, I meant to post this around Halloween, and totally forgot. While the craft really no longer pertains to the current holiday, maybe you can put a new spin on it to make your own special craft. I just wanted to post this to show you you can have tons of fun with the kids, let them use their imagination, and you don't need some fancy art set to do it.


For this project, I drew a simple "ghost" shape on the yellow paper, then cut it out. I discarded the inner part, just leaving the outline. I taped it to a sheet of black paper, making a template. We used white poster paint (check it out people...got it on clearance for SIX CENTS at CVS!!! I LOVE CVS!!!) and a cut up sponge (got the sponge for FREE at Target a while back. I hate them as actual cleaning tools--they totally suck for that purpose. But, they make great painting sponges!!).

I let my 3 year old "stamp" the white paint onto the paper, filling up the template to fill in the entire ghost. Once the template was removed and the paint dried, he used water colors to paint the ghost's face. Those are his little marks all over it...he then decided they didn't make a great face and he needed Mommy's help!) He had lots of fun making 3 of these--one for Mommy & Daddy, and one for each of his grandparents.


I just wanted to share so you could possibly enjoy this fun, free craft with your little ones, too!!!

A Really Nice Freebie!!

I just wanted to add this post to show you that signing up for freebies really can pay off. While some of you have found that occasionally you sign up for something and never receive it, other times you get something really great.

A while back a company called Boiron offered this 3-pack of homeopathic children's cold remedies to moms who blog. Since I obviously qualify, I signed up and was amazed to get my nicely packaged gift-pack in the mail just a couple weeks later. It was quite convenient, too, because about that time Jack came down with a minor cold and I was able to treat his symptoms for FREE with these products and I must say, they worked like a charm!! I would definitely recommend this product to any mom with littles!!

So don't be timid about signing up for those freebies, guys!!! You never know when you'll score big!

My Burt's Bees Bargains!

Did you get in on the Burt's Bees grab bag promo??? I did and I scored these two bags, plus the extra lip balm and cuticle balm for just $55 shipped!! I was able to split them up into 4 gifts!! I just thought I'd share to keep you thinking outside of the box. These kinds of promos are an excellent way to score a great gift for not a lot of money. (Oh--these grab bags contained a little round coin-purse-looking-thing and I put a tone of smaller items in each one as gifts for my son's teachers. I saw the little bags at CVS today with only 3 lip items in them for $12.99...I made a WAY nicer gift for less by going this route!)

While these grab bags are now out of stock, you can still get in on the Body Shop Beauty of Giving Grab Bag. The site boasts that these bags contain $50-$75 retail value items for only $15 each!! You can get more info and order here.

Yeah!! 100 FREE Prints!!

Hurry! Today only, Snapfish is offering up 100 FREE prints with any purchase!! Plus, if you are a new customer, you'll score an additional 50 prints! Sign up and/or start shopping here!

Target, You Disappoint Me!!

The gig is up!!! Oh, no. The moment I feared has now come. Target has begun limiting their printable coupons!! Apparently, they are now only allowing two prints per computer and possibly per transaction!! Plus, instead of printing them from our beloved HotCouponWorld, you'll now only be able to print them through the official Target website (which, I'm guessing, will mean fewer available at a time). I'll post more as I find out more....but this is for sure a downpour on my parade!!!

Get Your FREE 8x10 Canvas!!

Have you heard of this?? The Canvas People are offering a FREE 8x10 photo canvas; just pay shipping. Or, you can receive $55 off any size you choose (the 11x11 is just $4 more!). It is super-easy to order. Just go here, upload your photo, choose size, frame, special effects, and then all your shipping/billing info. Now, shipping was a little pricey--I paid $14.95 for my 8x10. I thought about bumping it up to an 11x11, but that also bumps your shipping to $17.95 so I just stuck with "free." I got this one for myself: But it seems to me that this would make a pretty great Christmas present for someone on your list!!!

$20 Off LeapFrog Zippity

I haven't done this myself, but there are reportedly $10 coupons on specially marked Juicy Juice 8-packs for the Leap Frog Zippity system.
The deal:

Buy at Target for $69.99
-$10 Target Coupon
-$10 Juicy Juice coupon
Pay just $49.99!!

I haven't done much investigating, but I'm wondering if there is a better deal to be had by price matching. Lemme know if you know of a deal!!

Don't Throw Away Your Parade Mag!!

I hope you didn't let this Sunday's PARADE magazine hit the recycling bin without first clipping your coupons. PARADE is hit or miss for coupons from week to week; usually just with one, if any. This week there were several!!

• $2 off any Glade Fragrance Collection item, valid through 1/10/2010.

• $1.50 off Nancy’s Frozen Appetizer or Dessert
  

• $1 coupon for Ore-Ida Steam n’ Mash Potatoes or Hash browns

• $1.00 coupon for Nevea Body Wash for women

All RSVP Shoes & Apparrell $6.95 at 6pm.com!

Go here to see the huge selection of RSVP shoes now on sale for just $6.95 at 6pm.com!! Some styles are as much as 92% off!! You'll score shipping for just $6.95 as well. And don't forget to shop through Shop at Home to receive 4% back on your purchase.

Great Deal at Bath & Body!

Here's a great deal for you from Bath & Body Works. Right now they are offering a FREE 14.5
ounce candle ($19.50 value!!) with the purchase of their gingerbread house luminary! And, of course there is a coupon to sweeten the deal:

Buy Gingerbread House Luminary, $35.00
Buy 14.5 ounce candle, $19.50
-FREE candle with purchase, -$19.50
-$10/$30 purchase coupon here
Pay $25 for a great $55 gift!!

This would make a great hostess gift if you are attending any holiday parties this year. And there are a whole slew of scents to choose from for your free multi-wick candle!

Also, there is a coupon for a FREE trial size product with ANY purchase here, to sweeten this or any other deal you come up with!

More Deals for Vickies!!!

If you are a member of the Pink Nation, then you probably received a mailer in your snail-mail-box a week or so ago good for a FREE VS panty (NO purchase necessary, AND $10 off any bra). I love those coupons. I used to let them go to waste if I wasn't in need of a pricey bra. These days I have no shame in walking in, selecting my FREE underwear with NO purchase. Hey--that's what the coupon offers! And I'm not passing up a FREE pair of good underwear!!

Well, if you didn't receive that mailer, then you are in luck. Now you can print this coupon to receive a free pair of VS panties with ANY purchase (not quite as good as NO purchase, but remember: ANY purchase means no minimum. So scout around the store for a lotion or something small on clearance to score your best deal.)

PLUS ~ don't forget about their promo that's running through November 30th in store and online: the Mystery Rewards Card promo. For every purchase you make of $10 or more, you'll receive back a VS gift card quaranteed to be worth $10...but should you be especially lucky, you may walk out with a card worth up to $500!!! You won't know until the gift card redemption period of December 1-24. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me. But remember, to get your bonus gift card, you must make a purchase of $10 or more.

Remember they have all kids of items fit for gifting to those younger family members you may have on your holiday gift list. They have great lotions and fragrance sets, and usually have some great robes and cozy stuff. So see if you can cross someone off the holiday "to buy" list while you are at it! Happy shopping!!

Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child

Have you heard of Operation Christmas Child? Specifically, filling shoe boxes with presents for children around the world whose total life possessions don't amount to our excess. If you're like me, you've heard of this, but never been involved. This year, I'm motivated. Looking around at the excess that couponing has created for me, I'm reminded of not only just how blessed I am, but of how incredibly selfish it would be to not share these blessings with those in need.

Last year, I was able to pack 2 huge boxes full of toiletries, cold medicines, cleaning supplies, and feminine products to take down to a local battered women's shelter. I totaled the value of the included items at over $400!!! For me, it probably cost somewhere around $30 OOP. I know the reason for giving is not to brag about what you are able to give. Please don't think I'm trying to do that. I'm trying to motivate you all to be creative with your bargain shopping to not only spend less on what your family needs, but to stretch your bucks in amazing ways to make a world of difference for others. While I still think I'll pack up those boxes for the women's shelter this year, I also plan to take part in Operation Christmas Child via Samaritan's Purse. And I encourage you to do the same.

I got my general information about the program here. It's amazing what a shoe box full of inexpensive gifts can do for a child who has so little. Visit their site, investigate the process, and how you can help. Then, check out this video MummyDeals has posted on how she was able to pack 45 boxes for only $45 this year. Now, I certainly won't be able to put together 45 boxes this year, but I sure do have plans for next year!!!

As so many of you are new to the couponing world, and even for those of you who are old pros. How about joining me in an effort. For 2010, I plan to keep a large plastic tote in my basement by my other stockpile items for the sole purpose of filling with items worthy of those shoebox presents. By this time next year, I'm guessing that with all the freebies and cheapies and total bargain buys, that tote should be FULL, and ready to fill up 45 (maybe more!!) boxes. Are you with me??? This should be CAKE, people!! Lets use our coupons for some good!!

So you want to get involved this year?? There is still plenty of time! National Collection Week is next week, November 16-23. I was surprised there are several drop-off locations right around me at local churches (my ignorance to this process had me believing for years now that you were responsible for shipping those boxes somewhere. Not the case!). Check out the drop-off locations near you. On the site you will also find tips on how to fill the boxes, what is most needed, etc.

New Walgreens Deals, 11/15 - 11/21

Walgreens has a lot of freebies and cheapies available this coming week. Check out the full list here.

Thanks, Hip2Save!!

Taste of Home $5 Cookbooks are Back!!

Yeah!! I'm so excited about this deal!! Taste of Home offered their hardback cookbooks for just $5 this past summer. Now, just in time for the holidays, they are clearing out the warehouse again!! Know anyone that loves to cook?? How great would a couple of these cookbooks be as a gift, all tied up with ribbon with a cooking utensil attached?? Great for a hostess gift, too, for all those holiday parties!

So go here to snag yours--there are 28 to choose from at just $5 each! AND, here are some codes to save you even more:
code 1026 -- score $1 shipping on ANY order
code LST02 -- FREE shipping when you buy 4 books
code L9F17 -- spend $40, get FREE shipping AND an extra 20% off your order!!

Don't forget to go through ShopAtHome to get 10% back on your order!!

A Chance to Win $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card!!

KansasCityPennyPinchinMama has another great giveaway up!! Right now you can check out her post here for your chance to win one of TWO $35 Jiffy Lube gift cards. Like she mentions, this would make a great stocking stuffer!! You can enter through November 17th!

My Savers Steals, 11/11

Have you ever shopped at Savers?? They are new in the Overland Park and Olathe areas. Apparently they've been around for a while in Independence. Anyway, they tout themselves as an upscale Goodwill. I don't know that they are that much more "upscale" in appearance, but they definitely have "gently used" items versus some of the shabby stuff you can find at other thrift stores. Anyway, I know some of you draw the line at buying used. I am not one of those people. My philosophy: if it can be thrown in a washing machine or wiped down with a Lysol wipe, it's fair game.

So why the truck-load of stuff you see pictured above?? Wednesday was Labor Day, and in honor, Savers held a 50% off ALL used clothing and accessories!! I kid you not, I spent THREE hours in there scouring the racks. Granted, probably 45 minutes or more was spent waiting in line for the dressing room, and then frantically trying on my overflowing cart-load of stuff!!

Among my bargains: A cute hoodie from Christopher & Banks, a Banana Republic top-new with tags, Urban Outfitters top-new with tags, DKNY purse--looks new!, a pair of Strid Rite sandals for the little one--can't even tell they were ever worn ($2.50, people!!!), a pair of Adidas soccer cleats for the bigger little one ($2.50!!), the cute little "sports" rolling backpack ($2, and when I got home and was checkin' out all my steals, I opened this up to find the cute little Ralph Lauren kids shirt inside....bonus!), a pair of jeans from the GAP, Khakis from Banana Republic, 2 more slacks from the Limited and Express. I got several little NEW cosmetics bags for $1 or less to put Christmas gifts in (i.e. the Burt's Bee's bargains I got)--and did you notice the cute little lime green one? Yeah--that's a VERA BRADLEY bag NEW WITH TAGS that I scored for $2. Oh yeah--I'm SO good!! All in all I got 4 purses/bags (I have a real thing for bags), a couple baskets for "gift baskets," and that little yellow plaque in the middle (although I love the saying on it, "M is for Mom, not Maid") I intend to do something crafty with that.

Total spent for all that yummy goodness: $77.91. I think that is none too shabby!!

My PetCo Steal, 11/11

Not sure how I got it (I am a PetCo perks member, but this mailer came as a "Welcome your new puppy" kind of thing) but it came just in time for my shopping day. It included 3 coupons:
$3 off Eukanuba puppy food
$2 off Nylabone puppy starter kit
and $5 your next purchase (no minimum stated!)

So, I grabbed this KONG Wubba for my 3 four-legged babies' stocking. $7.99 - $5 coupon = $3.22 OOP. Not bad for an expensive dog toy. Merry Dogmas, pups!!

By the way, PetCo is apparently doing away with their Buy 10 bags of dog food, Get one free Perks promo. They have switched they loyalty program to Spend $100, get a $10 coupon. I don't shop there enough to have that effect me, but the lady also explained that apparently by switching your card over to the new program, you'd get $500 (?!?) worth of store coupons.... so that could possibly make for some great deals. I'll keep you posted as to wether or not I ever actually GET those coupons!!

One more thing--their receipt has one of those survey thingys at the bottom...call the number, rate your service, get a code for $2 off your next $5+ item purchase. More cheap toys! Yeah!! (Or--paired with a MQ, that could make for cheap dog treats....)

My Wags Steals, 11/11

So Wednesday I thoroughly enjoyed a day of shopping by myself. Alllllll by myself...no kids. It was pure bliss. Don't get me wrong. I love the kids dearly, but it is impossible to get any serious shopping done with them in tow. So without them, I crammed as many bargain runs in as I could...and enjoyed every minute of it! Since I did pretty well, I thought I'd take a moment to share my steals with you!

The above is what I got at Walgreens, in three separate transactions.
6 Warm Delights: $.99 with in-ad Q - $.50 IP = $.49 each! (yum!!)
4 Betty Crocker frostings, $1.29 with in-ad Q - $.50 10/25SS = $.79 each!
1 Clabber Girl baking powder $.50 with in-ad Q - $.50 IP = FREE
1 Reese's tree candy, filler $1.69 (yikes!)
3 Bayer Contour meters, $14.99 - $14.99 10/25 RP = FREE + $5 RR
(2 of these had FREE A1C checkers attached!)
6 Kleenex *Ultra Soft*, $1.09 with in-ad Q, -$1 WQ (Healthy Savings Book) -$.50/3 10/4 or 11/1 SS = FREE + money maker!! (deal only works for ultra soft kind so read carefully!
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Total OOP in these three transactions: $13.28 PLUS I got back $15 RR for the meters. So, essentially FREE for all the above! LOVE it!!!

A Freebie from Coinstar

I've always been skeptical of Coinstar, mainly because when they count your change, they take a cut (who wants that!!). But who knew you can cash in your coins for a gift card for NO fee! Plus, today through December 6th, they are offering a bonus $10 when you cash in $40 worth of change for a gift card. Here's what you do:

• Find a location...they are located in many retail and convenience stores (I most recently saw one at Walmart by Customer Service).
• Choose the "Cash in Coins" option, then "Free Coin Counting" button
• Select the retail store for your card
• Pour your coins in the tray
• The machine will vend your card right then and there. Plus, you should get a form at the end of your receipt to send in for your bonus $10. See all details here and here.
  

More Savings at Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy...

Yippie!! I missed out on the GAP savings through last Sunday, so I'm happy to see that there is another opportunity to save!!! GAP is hosting their annual Give & Get program again, where you can pick a charity to benefit, and in return you get a 30% savings coupon. I pulled this from KCPennyPinchinMama's site, so this coupon has already been registered (therefor, you cannot pick a charity). But, you can certainly print the coupon and save 30% at GAP, Banana Republic, or Old Navy (in-store only) November 12-15. Yeah!! Oh--what's even better: this is also valid at GAP outlet and BR Factory Store!

Hasbro Toy Rebate -- Save $60!!

Hmmm...I don't know about you, but I've been doing some price-matching around town to get the best deals on toys and such. I just got Cootie and Hi-Ho! Cherry-O for $3.99 at Walmart (PM to KMarts price last week), so this Hasbro rebate will come in handy! I can get $2 back for EACH of these games, making them only $1.99 each!! Sweet!!

You can make the deals even better by shopping at Toys 'R Us this week, because they have a Hasbro toy promo right now Buy $25, get a $10 TRU Gift Card! KCPennyPinchinMama has some deal scenarios for you here. Check 'em out!

25% off at GAP

Thinking of grabbing a few things off your Christmas list at Gap?? Do so through Sunday, Nov 8th with this coupon to receive 25% off your purchase!

More Toy Deals!!!

Okay, I was told by a friend that this Uno Moo! game is super cute. I've not yet seen it in the stores, and from researching it online, I've found that it's out of stock at both Toys 'R Us and Target online. BUT--KCPennyPinchin'Mama posted a Rocky the Robot truck deal at Mattel.com (something that's definitely on my Christmas list), so I checked it out and found that you can get the Uno game through Mattel for cheap with a coupon code, too!! So here's a recap of both deals available right now:

First, you gotta sign up/sign in at Shop at Home. If you aren't familiar with the site, check out my post here. Search for Mattel, and click "shop now," so that you'll earn 3% cash back on your purchase. This will take you directly to the Mattel site. Now on to the deals:

Rocky the Robot truck is priced at $59.99. Normall I would say this is no great deal since it is priced at Walmart right now for $49.99. BUT, the magic comes with the coupon code. Not to mention this toy ships FREE!!

Uno Moo! is another toy that ships FREE!!! This is priced at $20.99. (When searching online I found that Target has it priced the same, but is out of stock; Walmart has it for $19.88, and Toys 'R Us has it priced at just $14.99, but also out of stock). Anyway, the deal comes with the coupon code.

Use code MATTEL30 when you check out to get 30% off your total purchase!! So, shop around the site and see what else you need off your list that could possibly ship free too!! 30% off ain't bad!!! I was able to add Rocky and Uno Moo! to my cart for a grand total of $56.69 SHIPPED! And the best part is that I didn't even have to leave my house!! Who needs Santa's sleigh when you got UPS?!?

Oh--and don't forget the 3% cash back I'll earn from Shop At Home, an additional $1.70 savings. Nothing to sneeze at!

Another Kodak $15 Credit!!!

I'm pleased to let you know that the Kodak $15 photo gift is available yet again!!! This promo ran last month and I was able to score a framed 5x7 of my adorable little monkey for just $3!! Hey--that's worth it to me to get the frame with the picture already in it (cuz I'm the girl who buys a new frame and never really gets around to actually putting a picture in it!!)

Details: They are giving away another 100,000 $15 gift codes that you can then use one ANY purchase on the Kodak Gallery website! Click the image above to get started (you gotta be among the first 100,000 to sign up!!). Make sure you click the box allowing them to contact you with future promos in order to receive this gift. Lemme know what you score with your freebie....I'm thinkin' you could certainly find something Christmas-gift worthy!!

KMart Savings Sunday

KMart is having a Friends & Family event Sunday, November 8th. With this coupon, you'll get u[ to 20% off your entire purchase!! Pair with manufacturer coupons and clearance finds, and you could come out on top. The bummer: toys are only 10% off with coupon...but, every bit helps!!

Bounce Back Racer Over Half Off!!

I haven't seen this deal on other posts and thought I'd highlight it here. I've had my eye on this Tonka/Playskool Bounce Back Racer for a while now. It's usually priced somewhere around $29.99; online list price at Target for $33.99. Right now it's on sale for $24.99 at KMart. And Target just happens to have a coupon out right now for this toy. Get where I'm going here??

The Deal:
Buy the Bounce Back Racer, and Price Match to KMart = $24.99
Use the $10 Target toy coupon here
Pay only $14.99 for this $30 toy!!!

The KMart price is good through Saturday, so rush on over to Target with KMart ad in hand if you want in on this deal!!

Merry Christmas from Artscow!!

Have you heard of artscow?? This site is amazing. The typical photo printing sites offer about a 50-print bonus when you sign up. Artscow blows them out of the water. Try 1200 free prints on for size!!! They offer 50 free 4x6 and 50 free 5x7 prints each month for a year! So, once you've signed up and found all those credits in your acount, add a few more freebies with this sweet deal:

For just 72 hours, they are offering ALL members a bumper gift basket full of customizable goodies worth $130!!! All you have to do is click here to see the promo main page. Then visit the Credits & Discounts link, enter code XMASGIFT09, and your freebies will be loaded to your credits list.

Curious what you'll be getting??
1 Coin Purse
1 Digital Camera Leather Case
1 Pencil Case
1 Belt Buckle
1 Jigsaw Puzzle (Rectangular)
1 Jigsaw Puzzle (Heart)
1 Money Clip Watch
1 Business Card Holder
1 Hand Towel
1 Large Mousepad
1 Photo Calendar (18 months)
1 Handbag Hanger (Round)
1 Face Towel

You'll have one month to order your products once loaded to your account. Shipping is NOT included, but I'm thinking these could make some great, inexpensive, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts!!

Oh--and I did see on the main page that you can get free shipping on orders of $30 or more with coupon code FREESHIPPING30, through 11/11.

Freebie from Panda Express!!

Panda Express has a new coupon out for a FREE single entree item when you buy a 2- or 3-Entree meal. Click the image above to access the coupon. And who said there's no such thing as FREE lunch!!??

Toy Coupon Round-Up

Okay, this image just fit the bill. I feel like a toy coupon sleuth right now, scouring my old posts and the internet to find all the deals we NEED for optimal holiday shopping. Here's what I have so far. I'm gonna try to keep this list up-to-date for a convenient way to track down all the available savings.

$10 off Tinkerbell Blu-Ray combo pack

$10 off Tag Reading System, $5 off Tag Jr Book Pal (exp 12/31/09)

Target Toy Coupons (exp 11/25/09)

Hasbro site Coupons
includes Things, Clue: Secrets & Spies, Guesstures, Pictureka! Flipper game, Cranium with Bonus Family Pack, and Connect 4x4 game.

SmartSource DVD coupons
$2 off Ice Age, Ice Age 2, or Horton Hears a Who DVD
$2 off Aquamarine, Bend it Like Beckham, or Flicka DVD
$5 off Horton Hears a Who or Spaceballs Blu-Ray
$5 off Ice Age or Ice Age 2 Blu-Ray

Coupons.com coupons:
$10/1 Playskool Musical Sit N Spin toy
$10/1 Playskool Dance Cam
$10/1 Playskool DinoRoars Stompers
$5/1 Playskool Swing N Score Baseball
$5/1 Hasbro My Little Pony
$5/1 Playskool Tumble N Twirl Top
$5/1 Hasbro Mr. Potat0e Head Spud Buds
$5/1 Playskool DinoRoars Hatchings
$5/1 Playskool Activity Ball
$5/1 Playskool Busy Ball Popper
$5/1 Mr. Potato Head Silly Suitcase
$2/1 Mr. Potato Head or Mrs. Potato Head
$3/1 Playskool Lullaby Gloworm

Please leave a comment if there are some you are aware of that I don't have listed here. Remember: to get the best deals, make the most of Price Matching (now available at Walmart AND Target) and stacking manufacturer and store coupons (think Target!). Some of the best deals can be had by taking a store flyer into Target, getting the competitor store's price, less a mfr coupons, less the Target coupon!!

Happy shopping!!!

Yeah!!! Target Printable Toy Coupons !!!

Okay, Halloween is over, Christmas music is on the radio waves, and my Christmas list ain't gettin' any shorter. Time to dig in and get that shopping done. If you are like me, then you haven't been able to find the Target toy book in store. Remember this book/catalog from last year?? It was chalk full of COUPONS!!! OH--And might I remind you that these are TARGET coupons, and can ABSOLUTELY be stacked with manufacturer coupons. Yeah!!

Well, who needs the in-store copy when you can print the ones you want straight from your computer. Head on over here to see the entire list. I'll keep my thinking cap on and eyes peeled for some great coupon match-ups. Right off the top of my head I'm thinking the $4 Hasbro Hungry Hippo Q everyone has been using for the travel game could be stacked with the $5 Hasbro TQ to score a VERY inexpensive Giraffalaff Limbo game... And what about the Tag Reading system...Toys 'R Us has it priced at $39.99 (in their "Biggest Big Book EVER"). Price Match, use the $10 TQ and the $10 Tag printable, and score yourself a Tag system for just $19.99!! I'm headed to Target for this one for sure!!

I'll keep you posted!!

I'll keep you posted as I

CVS & Wags Deals

I invite you to head on over to Hip2Save's posts with coupon match-ups for both CVS & Walgreens this week. Walgreens seems to have some good money-makers going on (and they are month-long deals, too!!). Go see for yourself:

Walgreens, with updates here and here

CVS