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Freebie Friday: photos, gifts in a jar, Pampers points

December 19, 2008 by

I found this deal on Fatwallet:
Get a free 8X10 photo from Walgreens. Upload your photo here and use code FREEGIFT at check-out. Pick it up in your local store. This offer expires on 12/20.

I found this deal on HCW:
Free photo book from Picaboo. You do have to pay for shipping, which is about $7.99.

I found this on MoneySavingMom:
Download a free “Gifts in a Jar” e-book. I have gotten gifts in a jar from people and I love them! Click here to access the free download.

This deal also comes from HCW:
Get 10 free Pampers Gifts To Grow points when you enter code WEAPPRECIATEU08

I also found these free codes worth one point each here:
WELCOME2GTG0809
OHAMANDAAWGTG08
DONTFORGETGTG08
WELCOMEBONUS089

Through the end of December, they are also offering free shipping on all of their Gifts to Grow rewards!

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Thrifty Thursday: Christmas on a Budget

December 19, 2008 by

Each year, I start budgeting for Christmas in January. This enables me to buy things throughout the year when they go on sale. I was a little stressed this year because I really hadn’t come across many exciting deals, but then the Amazon deals came along and I made up for lost time.

I am still receiving boxes. I don’t think I will give the kids all of this for Christmas (I will probably put some of it away for their birthdays), but I just wanted to share that a little bit can go a LONG way and you don’t have to spend a lot of money for Christmas. I actually came in under budget for Christmas this year and will have money to start out my Christmas fund for next year.

Total OOP: $113.78 (before rebates), $108.79 after rebates
Total retail value: $380.78

Disney Bike – Total OOP was $6 exactly, regularly $79.99. On sale for $20 off at Toys ‘R us. Used 20% off coupon. Used $10 off Toys ‘R Us gift card. Used $30 Toys ‘R Us gift card (did a prescription transfer @ Randalls and got it for free).

Leapster – Total OOP was $3.88, regularly $49.99. On sale for $28.88 at Target.com. Used $25 e-certificate earned from Britax carseat deal that fell through, earned $2.02 back from Ebates.

Leapster games: Dora Pinata Party (regularly $17.99), Letterpillar (regularly $17.99), Kindergarten (regularly $24.99), Scooby Doo (regularly $17.99), and Numbers Raiders (regularly $17.99), total regular price $96.95. Purchased during Leap Frog 50% off sale , spend $49.47, earned $2.97 back from Ebates.

Leap Frog Tag reading system (regularly $49.99) and Disney Princess book (regularly $13.99) – $21.98 for both during Amazon Gold Box deal

Dr. Seuss I can Do That Game – $5.99 during Amazon deal (regularly $19.99)

Hannah Montana doll – $3.24 (purchased on clearance at Target) (regularly $9.99)

Hannah Montana Jake doll – $3.24 (purchased on clearance at Target) (regularly $9.99)

Barbie & The Diamond Castle dolls – $9.99/each (purchased through Amazon.com deals, regularly $24.95/each)

Total OOP: $110.64 (before rebates), $109.72 after rebates
Total retail value – $214.89

Fisher Price Musical Fingerpaint – regularly $19.99, purchased from Etoys for $14.99 (received .32 from Ebates)

Clipo Creativity Table – regularly $32.99, purchased for $19.99 on Amazon.com

Clipo Activity bucket – regularly $19.99, purchased for $5.99 through Amazon deal

Imaginarium blocks set – regularly $19.99, purchased for $9.99 through Toys ‘R Us deal

Mr. Potato Head Themed Value Pack – $7.99 through Amazon, regularly $19.99

Playskool Talk ‘N Scan Cash register – $5.99 through Amazon, regularly $15.99

Tonka Front loader truck – $3.99 through Amazon, regularly $12.99

Leap Frog fridge Farm – $9.99 through Leap Frog 50% off sale, regularly $19.99 (received .60 from Ebates)

Little Einsteins character set – $1.49 clearance at Target, regularly $7.99

Tonka Truck – $3.24 on clearance at Target, regularly $9.99

Fisher Price Rock, Roll & Ride trike – $26.99 on Amazon, regularly $34.99


My CVS trip for the week. I went in with the intention of buying just the Contour monitors. They are on sale for $14.99 this week and you earn a $5 ECB. I have a coupon good for up to $30 off. So, the cashier scanned my monitor and then my coupon and told me I needed $15 more in merchandise. This is NOT supposed to happen and I TOLD the cashier that she was supposed to adjust the coupon down, but she insisted she couldn’t. So, I ended up with all of these for some change OOP and earned $15.99 in ECBs.

My Walgreens trip. I lost count of how many Turtles I purchased. They are on sale for $.99 this week and there are $1.50/1 coupons. I bought them in sets of 11, used 7 coupons (you can’t use one coupon per item because then it beeps because of the overage), and paid .39/each. I went to different stores and did not clear shelves (there were still plenty left). I even shared leftover coupons with the cashiers!

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Pottery Barn Monogrammed Christmas Stockings – reduced even more!

December 18, 2008 by

If you’ve been on the fence about ordering the monogrammed Christmas Stockings from Pottery Barn, this is a great time to go ahead and get them because the prices have been reduced even more:

small (11.5″) – now $4!

medium (19.5″) – now $7
Check this deal out here. Get 3% cash back when you shop through Ebates.
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DAILY IN STORE DEALS for 12/18/08

December 18, 2008 by

Bath and Body Works reportedly has their $1 gift bags at 50% off (so 50 cents each). Then, you can use this coupon to get a free item.

Gap Outlet: They will be having a huge sale starting tomorrow with 60% off original prices.

Gymboree Outlet: All sweaters will be $12.99. All microfleece will be 50% off.

Kroger: Huggies diapers/Pull Ups are on sale this week for $9.99/each. When you use your card, you get an instant $3 off. There are $1 and $1.50 manufacturer’s coupons out there from the inserts and home mailers and $2 Pull Ups coupons (printable, inserts, and mailers). There are also coupons that you can load onto your Kroger card for $1.50 and $1 off at Cellfire.com and Shortcuts.com. I think the cheapest way to do this is to buy 2 packages of Huggies diapers (one regular/one Supreme). Use the $1 off manufacturer’s coupons if you have them. The $1.50 and $1 will come off from Cellfire and Shortcuts. The $3 will come off instantly. If you have all the coupons, it should be $11.48 for 2 packages. If you have receipts for at least 5 packages, you can send in for the rebate from Caregivers making it $9.48 for 2 packages (or $4.74/package).

You can also get free Cottonelle toilet paper with the coupons from Cellfire and Shortcuts along with your manufacturer’s coupons and free Colgate Total toothpaste with the $1.50 Cellfire coupon and your printable $1.50 coupons.

Randalls/Safeway (depending on your area): They have their 12 packs of Coke products on sale B2G2Free and there is a coupon in this ad for a 5th free, so it works out to be Buy 2, get 3 Free. There is also a catalina promotion (YMMV) where you get a $5 OYNO when you buy 4 Coke 12 packs. So, this is a good time to stock up 🙂

Target: the days of the free ham, cheap broccoli, and cheap biscuits will be coming to an end soon (the printable coupon will be expiring on 12/20). This week, you can get the ham steaks for an average of .02-.50 after the $2 off printable coupon, the broccoli for $.33 after the printable coupon and the biscuits for .32 each if you have the .75/3 Pillsbury manufacturer’s coupon and the $1/2 Target printable (buy 6 and use 2 of the .75/3 and 3 of the $1/2) or .57/each if you just have the Target printable. While you’re there, you can also get free batteries if your Target has the Rayovac alkaline batteries in the $1 spot. If you’re wondering what ham and biscuits you’re looking for, you can find pictures here (the battery coupon is also there).

Walgreens: The four day sale is still going on. Check out yesterday’s thread for details and scenarios.

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Daily Online Deals for 12/18/08

December 18, 2008 by

Banana Republic: They are having a winter sale. Save up to 60% off selected styles online and in store. Get 3% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Barnes & Noble: Enjoy Extra Savings at Barnes & Noble – this coupon expires TODAY!
Save 25% on one item with Coupon Code: P7P7Y9N. The 25% discount will be applied to the most expensive eligible item in the order – not the entire purchase – and will be deducted after all other discounts, including (if applicable) the standard Member discount, are applied.Run dates: 12/15 – 12/18. Click here to access this deal.

Crazy 8 – 25% off your entire purchase (through 12/21). Use code FREE10 for an additional $10 off a $30 purchase. There are also 20% off codes out there from home mailers.

Gymboree: Get an extra 25% off your entire purchase. Combine with mark downs or Jingle Deals and your 20% home mailer or Parenting Magazine coupon for great deals! The Jingle Deals are Knit Cardigans and Knit pants. They are $11.25 without a coupon and $9 if you have a 20% off coupon. They also have sweaters for $15 (or $12 if you have a 20% off coupon). Earn a $25 Gymbuck for every $50 you spend.

JC Penney has some great deals on riding toys here. Get free shipping using code: 46GIFT. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Kohls: The deal of the day is a FILA Sport puffer vest for $14.99 or Winter Accessories & Beauty items for $1.99-$9.99. Use your Kohls charge card and save and additional 15, 20, or 30% off everything. Free shipping on orders of $75 or more. Guaranteed delivery by Christmas if you order by 12/18. Earn $10 Kohls cash for every $50 you spend before 12/24. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

LL Bean: Free $10 gift card with the purchase of $50 or more. Get 2% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Macy’s Friends and Family Sale: Take an additional 20% off and get free shipping using code MACYSFRIEND at check-out. This sale is in effect through 12/18/08. Also, get 8% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Restaurant.com is offering 80% off the gift certificates on their site when you enter code SANTA at check-out. Check to see what offers are available in your area. Be sure you read the fine print. Typically there are restrictions. Earn 15% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Sears: They are having a 72 hour sale. You can view the ad here. All digital cameras are on sale, all fitness equipment is on sale, all Craftsman is on sale, and you get 15% off appliances and floor care. You get free shipping (through tomorrow) on your purchase that is $99 or more. You get 6% cash back when you shop through Ebates. They also have a Heroes at Home page where you can purchase items off a wish list for military members and their families or leave thank you messages.

The Children’s Place: They have many items that are on sale for under $10 right now. Use code K38S7D3CC8 to get an extra 15% off your online purchases or print your coupon to use in store here. The code/coupon are valid through 12/23/08. They also offer $5 flat rate shipping and guarantee delivery by 12/24 if you shop by 12/17. Shop through Ebates and get 3% cash back.

Walmart has some HOT clearance items. If you’re expecting a baby or have a little one, they have some great deals on baby clothes (many items from $1). There are many .97 shipping options or if you use “site to store” shipping is free. Shop through Ebates and get 2% cash back.

Here are a few links that are worth checking out:

Banzai Skimboard Surfer for $15
Children’s clearance deals from $1

Victoria’s Secret – get 25% off bras using code VSBRAS25. Get free shipping on orders over $50 when you enter code SHIPSAVE at check-out. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

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