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Get a 2 year subscription to Parenting: The Early Years for $4.99!

January 9, 2011 by

Tanga’s “Deal of the Day” today is a one year subscription to Parenting:  The Early Years for just $4.99! This magazine is geared toward moms of kids ages 0-5. I haven’t ordered this magazine before, but just placed my first order because they’ve had Amazon 20% off diaper coupons and Gymboree coupons for several months now and for that price, I don’t want to miss out on any more hot coupons! 

Go here and click on “Parenting:  The Early Years” Then, click on the red “Buy” button and enter the code “EARLY”.  You can make payment using Paypal or any major credit card.

These deals that I posted about yesterday are also still available:

Right now, you can get a one year subscription to Taste of Home Magazine for just $3.99. This offer is available for new subscriptions only, and you can purchase up to four years at this price! I love Taste of Home recipes and have yet to have a bad experience with one! Start your Taste of Home subscription today by clicking here. Make sure you enter the code TASTE at check-out to get the discount.

You can also get a one year subscription to Everyday with Rachael Ray for just $3.99!   This is another favorite magazine for recipe ideas and she has many quick and easy ideas that only take 30 minutes to prepare!  This magazine has 10 issues per year and you can purchase up to four years at once.  Start your Everyday with Rachael Ray subscription today by clicking here.  Make sure you enter the code EVERYDAY at check-out to get the discount.

Right now, you can also get Shape Magazine for $3.99.  This magazine has 12 issues per subscription and you can order up to 3 years at once.  Start your Shape subscription today by clicking here.  Make sure you enter the code SHAPE at check-out to get the discount.

*Sometimes the pricing goes up or disappears altogether as more people take advantage of the offers, so the sooner you get in on the deal, the better.  Please note that it takes 10-14 weeks on average before you will begin receiving your magazines.  I have ordered from Tanga several times and have never had a problem receiving my items.

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31 Ways to Save in 2011: Four ways to save on eating out!

January 8, 2011 by

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The cost of eating out can add up quickly and is a big “budget buster” for a lot of people, but it doesn’t have to be! 

Here are some tips to save on eating out:

1.  Use coupons!  We frequently receive coupons for both fast food restaurants and casual dining restaurants in the mail.  I always go through and pull these out and put them in my coupon organizer so that I always have them with me.  Make sure you sign up for e-mails from your favorite restaurants to get valuable coupons.  For example, Chili’s will send you a coupon for free chips and queso when you sign up for their e-mail list here.

The Entertainment Book is an excellent resource if you’re looking for coupons for fine dining, casual dining, and fast food dining in your area.  Many restaurants have “Buy One meal, get one free” offers.  The book usually retails for $25, but there are often “deals” where you can get it for a lot less, and it quickly pays for itself. When you register your book online, you have access to additional printable coupons.

2.  Use gift cards!  Usually when we eat out, we use gift cards that I have earned from various survey sites (Epoll, MyPoints, and MySurvey all have opportunities for earning restaurant gift cards).

Restaurant.com is another great resource for getting restaurant gift certificates at heavily discounted rates.  They often offer codes for 70-80% off and you can get cash back from sites like Ebates or Shop at Home ,too! (these sites typically list any codes that are available)  Between the discount codes and the cash back, you can often get $25 gift certificates for as low as $1.50!!  If you do take advantage of these offers, be sure that you read the fine print as there may be some exclusions (minimum purchase requirements or limitations on when the coupons may be used).

If you use a debit or credit card with rewards, don’t forget to check to see if they offer restaurant gift cards!

3. Timing is everything!  The time of day that you choose to dine can help to greatly reduce expenses. For example, most restaurants offer a “lunch menu” and you can typically order from that menu until 4 p.m. If you go to eat just a little bit earlier, you can beat the crowds and still take advantage of less expensive dining options. On that same note, some restaurants offer “happy hour” specials (these are typically served between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.). Happy hour specials often include half price menu items.

Many restaurants also offer “kids eat free” nights. Typically, “kids eat free” nights are on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and choosing to take advantage of this offer can save you $4 to $6 per child. If you plan to dine out as a family, find out what restaurants in your area offer free meals for children and plan to dine out accordingly. 

4.  Skip the extras and watch what you eat! Consider ordering a larger meal portion and then splitting it with someone else. You can ask for an extra plate and you can typically add extra side items such as vegetables or a salad a la carte. If you order water instead of beverages you can also typically save an additional $2 per person. Skip dessert at the restaurant and grab ice cream on the way home instead. If you do opt to have dessert there, share it with someone else.

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Publix deals for the week of 1/6-1/12

January 8, 2011 by

Thanks to Brittany from The Prudent Patron for the weekly Publix deals!  Here are the highlights for the week. You can find all of the deals for the week at The Prudent Patron (this is based on the Florida/Southern Georgia market)

Here are a few things you can get for free this week:

Kellogg’s Special K Cereal  or Granola  $4.21
$1/2  RP 1/2
B1G1 Kellogg’s Special K Cereal
:: Two FREE!

Peter Pan Peanut Butter $2.75
$.50/1 SS 1/2
$1/2 SS 1/2 or All You Jan 2011
$1/1 SS 12/12 (Publix Q)
:: Two FREE when you use store and manuf. coupons

Ronzoni Pasta $1.79
$1/2 Healthy Harvest Printable or Printable
$.75/1 Garden Delight Printable or Printable
$1/1 Garden Delight SS 10/3
:: Two FREE

Here’s a preview of what can get for less than $1 at Publix this week:

Dreamfields Pasta $1.67
$1/1 Printable or Printable
:: $.67

Duracell AA/AAA-4pk, C/D-2pk, 9V-1pk $2.99
$1/1 Publix Coupons from Publix Special Olympics Donation
 1.50/1 RP 11/14
:: $.49 each

Martha White Muffin Mix $.99
$.55/2 RP 11/7
 B2G1 Free Yellow Advantage Flyer (Publix Q)
:: $. 47 each when you use both Qs

Totino’s Crisp Crust Party Pizza  $1.25
$.50/2 Printable
 $1/2 Printable
:: $.75 each wyb 2

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One year subscription to Family Circle Magazine for just $2.99!

January 8, 2011 by

Tanga’s “Deal of the Day” today is a one year subscription to Family Circle Magazine for just $2.99! Family Circle Magazine includes 15 issues per year and you can subscribe at this price for up to 5 years! If you’re not familiar with this magazine, it’s one of my favorites – it includes great recipes, home organization tips, and savings tips (there are usually some good coupons, too!)

Go here and click on “Family Circle” Then, click on the red “Buy” button and enter the code “CIRCLE”.  You can make payment using Paypal or any major credit card.

These deals that I posted about yesterday are also still available:

Right now, you can get a one year subscription to Taste of Home Magazine for just $3.99. This offer is available for new subscriptions only, and you can purchase up to four years at this price! I love Taste of Home recipes and have yet to have a bad experience with one! Start your Taste of Home subscription today by clicking here. Make sure you enter the code TASTE at check-out to get the discount.

You can also get a one year subscription to Everyday with Rachael Ray for just $3.99!   This is another favorite magazine for recipe ideas and she has many quick and easy ideas that only take 30 minutes to prepare!  This magazine has 10 issues per year and you can purchase up to four years at once.  Start your Everyday with Rachael Ray subscription today by clicking here.  Make sure you enter the code EVERYDAY at check-out to get the discount.

Right now, you can also get Shape Magazine for $3.99.  This magazine has 12 issues per subscription and you can order up to 3 years at once.  Start your Shape subscription today by clicking here.  Make sure you enter the code SHAPE at check-out to get the discount.

*Sometimes the pricing goes up or disappears altogether as more people take advantage of the offers, so the sooner you get in on the deal, the better.  Please note that it takes 10-14 weeks on average before you will begin receiving your magazines.  I have ordered from Tanga several times and have never had a problem receiving my items.

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Save an additional 35% on sale items at Gap.com!

January 8, 2011 by

It seems like a lot of the great Gap sales lately have been in store only, so I was excited to see an online one again! Through January 9th, when you enter the code GAPSALE35 at check-out, you can save an additional 35% off on sale items! Plus, you get free shipping when you spend $50 or more (otherwise, shipping is a flat rate of $7).

Don’t forget to Shop through Shop at Home to get an additional 8% cash back! (Plus, you’ll get a $5 bonus when you sign up for the first time – details are here)

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