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Monday Night Round-Up: The day’s best coupons, deals and freebies!

December 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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If you missed any of today’s posts, here are some of my favorites!

COUPONS:

 

AMAZON DEALS:

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Selfie Sticks starting at $4.79

Nintendo DS games under $10 each

LeapFrog LeapPad games under $10!

HSI The Styler Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron Hair Straightener only $39.95 shipped (regularly $299)

Dirt Devil Simpli-stick Lightweight Vacuum only $14.99

Pashmina wraps just $3.49 each

Philips Sonicare toothbrush just $29.95

Finish Powerball Tabs (60 ct) just $6.34 shipped

Kindle Touch only $59 SHIPPED!

My Little Pony Equestria Girls HUGE PRICE DROPS

Shish Kabob Skewer Set only $6.97

Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds only $6.49!

Hamilton Beach Open Ease Automatic Jar Opener only $9.99 (regularly $30)

Luxury King and Queen Sheet Sets only $24.99!

Amazon Top TV Deals

 

DEALS:

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EXTRA Savings at Target with the Red Card!

All You Magazine BOGO free sale

Skylander Swap Force Character Packs only $5!

Bonus Gift Card Promotions:  over 40 different deals!

Personalized Cookie Greeting only $5 shipped

FREEBIES:

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FREE Betty Crocker cookbook, samples & coupons

FREE Winter Gift Box from Julep!

FREE Full Size Body Wash at CVS!

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Free Weekend Family Fun and Activities Round-Up!

December 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Looking for some free family fun this weekend?  Here is a round up of free activities and events.  It’s always a good idea to check with your local store before going to make sure that they are participating (especially if you’ve got a drive).

Here are my top picks:

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Bass Pro Shops – November 15th through December 24th, free Photo with Santa! Get a FREE 4×6 studio-quality photo in-store! Meet Santa and let him know what’s on your list for this year. Other photo packages and Christmas cards available for purchase and instant print at the store.

Here are the rest of the free activities for the week:

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American Girl – Project Runway Inspired by BeForever™ Tour. It’s a first-ever American Girl event. For two exciting days, we will be hosting an exhibit of BeForever-inspired fashion designs as seen on a recent episode of the hit television show Project Runway. You’ll get to view a select assortment of the actual outfits from the show. The event is free and no reservations are required. But the designs will be here for only two days, so mark your calendar! Free and open to the public. For all ages.

Apple Stores – Check your local store for weekly workshops and youth programs

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores – Free demos every Saturday, check your store here for more details.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday, December 20th  from 11-3 pm, kids can make a Festive Card Holder.

Lowes Build and Grow – There are no scheduled classes right now, but check back in the new year for new crafts and classes.  Register for future classes here

Michael’s Kids Club:  Check back for fun classes for the whole family.

Microsoft Stores – Check your local store for classes and special events for the whole family.

Pottery Barn Kids -Tuesday’s from 11-11:30 a.m., Story Time.

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

The Home Depot – The next class is on Saturday, January 3rd from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., where kids can learn how to build a mini sled.  All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.  Register for this class as well as future classes here.

Walmart – Come out and meet Santa December 6-7 and 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

 

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Restaurant Round-Up: the top printable restaurant coupons!

December 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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If you’re headed to a restaurant this weekend and you don’t want to bust your budget, check out the top printable restaurant deals and coupons that are available right now!

Here are some top picks:

Au Bon Pain – $2 Off $7 Purchase (exp: 12/22/2014)

Bob Evans Restaurant – Buy 1 adult breakfast entree & 2 drinks, get 2nd entree free (exp: 12/23/2014)

Bonefishh Grill  – $10 Off Dinner Purchase (exp: 12/30/2014)

Carl’s Jr. -$1 off any all natural burger combo (exp: 2/28/2015)

Cinnabon – FREE MINIBON Cinnamon Roll + FREE MochaLatta

Friendly’s – 3-Scoop Sundae for free w/ burger purchase (exp: 12/22/2014)

Jacks – $5.25 Iced Coffee & 3 Piece Chicken Finger Snack + More (exp: 1/4/2015)

Mimis Cafe – Buy 1 Get 1 Free Entree When You Buy 2 Drinks (exp: 12/21/2014)

Olive Garden – Buy 1 Entree Take 1 Home Free + Free Redbox Movie Rental (exp: 12/31/2014)

Olive Garden – FREE kid’s Meal with adult entree purchase (exp: 12/22/2014)

On the Border – 15% off Catering On The Border Coupons (exp: 1/1/2015)

Papa John’s – FREE Pizza with every $25 in Gift Card (exp: 12/31/2014)

Quiznos Subs – $1 off a regular or large sub or large salad (exp: 12/31/2014)

Romano’s Macaroni Grill – $5 off food purchase (exp: 12/24/2014)

Smokey Bones Restaurant – $5 off $15 in Purchases (exp: 12/21/2014)

Souper Salad – $6.49 Adult Buffet (exp: 1/4/2015)

Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes (exp: 12/24/2014)

  •  20% off Lunch Family Combo with 2 Adults and 2 Kids under 12 with 4 Beverages
  • 25% off Dinner Family Combo with 2 adults, 2 kids under 12 and 4 drinks
  • 20% off Adult Lunch with purchase of beverage, good from 11 am to 4pm.
  • $11.29 Dinner with beverage included Valid after 4pm.
  • Family Deal for $15.99 including meal for 1 adult and 1 child.
  • $29.99 for 2 adults and 2 children Family Deal
  • 2 Breakfast for $17.99 with drinks good for 9am to 11am

TacoTime  – Buy 1 Item Get 1 Free with Email Signup (exp: 12/31/2014)

(Thanks Smart Couponing and Surviving the Stores)

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You can now earn cash back for eating at your favorite restaurants with the free Ibotta app!  You can also earn cash back at grocery stores and even movie theaters!  I earned $133.50 cash back last year and I’ve already earned $32 this year! Here are the restaurants that currently have cash back offers:

          • Chili’s
          • Quizno’s

Register for Ibotta here–> Ibotta registration

See more printable coupons including retail coupons and restaurant coupons here–> Printable coupons

See more freebies here–> Freebies

See more restaurant deals here–> Restaurant deals

NOTE:  This post may contain affiliate links.  Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information.

 

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Retail round-up: printable coupons for your weekend shopping!

December 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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If you’re planning on doing some holiday shopping this weekend, here’s the retail round-up of printable coupons!

Aaron Brothers – 50% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 12/24/2014)

Ace Hardware – Free Ace Brand Carton Sealing Tape with $10 Purchase (exp: 12/30/2014)

Casual Male – $20 Off $75 Purchase (exp: 12/24/2014)

Container Store – $15 Back When You Spend $100 Purchase* (exp: 12/31/2014)

Dress Barn – 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 12/24/2014)

Gymboree – 10% Off $50 Purchase (exp: 12/21/2014)

Kohl’s – 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 12/24/2014)

Lakeshore Learning – 20% Off Single Non-Sale Item (exp: 12/31/2014)

Mens Wearhouse – 40% Off Tux Purchase (exp: 12/24/2014)

P.S. from Aeropostale – $10 Off $50, $15 Off $75, or $25 Off $100 Purchase (exp: 12/24/2014)

Ulta – $5 Off $10 Purchase (exp: 12/24/2014)

Yankee Candle – Buy 2 Large Candles Get 2 Free (exp: 12/24/2014)

(Thanks Surviving the Stores!)

See more printable coupons here –> Printable coupons

 

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Aldi deals for the week of 12/17!

December 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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If you are new to shopping, at Aldi’s, here’s their coupon policy: or lack there-of since they don’t actually take coupons!

  • Aldi’s does not take coupons of any kind.
  • At Aldi’s, you will have to bag your own groceries and pay a quarter to get a cart. The quarter is reimbursed when the cart is returned.
  • You’ll need to bring in your own reusable grocery bags or you’ll have to purchase them in the store (they are $.06)

Aldi is now in Houston and these deals are based on that ad.  It is hard to judge what a “good deal” is since cost of living varies so much in various parts of the country, but these are all “good deals” by my standards in a low to moderate cost of living area.

Here are some of the Aldi’s highlights for the week:

Friendly Farms Milk – $1.99

Goldhen Eggs -.99/dozen

Countryside Creamery Butter Quarters (1 lb.) – $2.29

Butterball Turkey – $1.19/lb.

Kirkwood Boneless Turkey Breast – $8.99

Appleton Farms Spiral Sliced Half Ham – $1.99/lb.

Appleton Farms Half Ham – $1.29/lb.

Russet Potatoes (10 lbs.) – $1.39

Roma Tomatoes – $.69/lb.

Sweet Potatoes – $.43/lb.

Navel Oranges – $.50/lb.

Avocados – $.39 each

Pears – $.55/lb.

Gala Apples – $.53/lb.

Pineapple – $.99 each

Southern Grove Shelled Walnuts – $5.99/lb.

Chef’s Cupboard Condensed Cream Soups – $.49

L’oven Fresh Brown and Serve Rolls – $99

Happy Harvest Cut Green Beans – $.49

Serra 2-piece pajama set – $9.99

Crane Ladies’ or Men’s Winter Gloves – $4.99

Justin Case Deluxe Auto Safety Kit – $17.99

 

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