If you are a Kroger customer and can register on their website- free personalized calls from Santa, Sammy the Snowman or Tony Stewart.
http://www.holidayphonecalls.com/?banner=kroger
You can plan on 10 calls per number- read the Terms of Use but how cute!!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
New change at Michael's with the 40% coupon
Did anyone else notice this? I did and still sent Mike in hunt for "traditional" clothes pins for our reindeer project in Madi's class.
The 40% coupon now must be used on $5 total purchase after coupon. Kinda changes things if you like to take advantage of this coupon on smaller purchase.
Just a heads up to check the fine print on your Michael's coupon.
The 40% coupon now must be used on $5 total purchase after coupon. Kinda changes things if you like to take advantage of this coupon on smaller purchase.
Just a heads up to check the fine print on your Michael's coupon.
The Deals are Here- Put on your Poker Face
In other words- when to hold them and when to fold them.
The deals are going to be smoking mad the next 24 days. I'm almost giddy with excitement.
Why? Because this is where the game gets fun and you play the system. But to play- here are some ground rules.
1. Don't gamble on that perfect or must have gift.
Get it at what you think is a good price. Create a file for receipts, resist the urge to go all Martha Stewart and wrap. Then watch that item each week with all the ongoing sales. If you find cheaper at another store, buy the new one 1st then return the original. (don't do in the other direction in case you can't find it) If it's at the same store, take the item, the sale ad or promotion, the receipt and get them to price adjust. My point here is to not risk something that is really important that you want to watch someone open or see under the tree on Christmas morning. I'd rather have one on hand then risk and fall short. If I can save more money- great.
2. I will say it again- do not remove tags, save receipts and do not wrap. Trust me- this is hard and I'm resisting the urge big time but if I can save a buck or two on each gift with a little effort- I can wrap last minute. Saving money to me this year is the ultimate goal versus posting/bragging on Facebook or Twitter that "I'm done with my wrapping." I'd rather have a few bucks in my wallet than a few "likes" in my status. LOL
3. Pay super close attention to the ads, the mailers and the emails. I have a gift in mind for a relative and was all set to go out Monday and grab to mark it off my list. Then I read the fine print on a promotion and realized it wasn't good until the 3rd. Then I started really paying attention and the toy I wanted to buy was 40% until today, 50% off until the 3rd and then 60% off for the weekend. Take advantage of the 60% plus an additional 15% and then a free $10 off anything card and you are talking a huge saving by buying on Thursday onwards versus this past Monday.
Just do research, pay attention to everything you are getting media wise and be willing to do some matching/returning to maximize the savings. Your wallet, your sanity, your stress level and your forecast for 2010 will thank you when the next crazy 31 days are over and life goes back to what some call "normal." For many it becomes- "Oh No- What Have I Done and How Will I Pay For It At 23% APR?"
The deals are going to be smoking mad the next 24 days. I'm almost giddy with excitement.
Why? Because this is where the game gets fun and you play the system. But to play- here are some ground rules.
1. Don't gamble on that perfect or must have gift.
Get it at what you think is a good price. Create a file for receipts, resist the urge to go all Martha Stewart and wrap. Then watch that item each week with all the ongoing sales. If you find cheaper at another store, buy the new one 1st then return the original. (don't do in the other direction in case you can't find it) If it's at the same store, take the item, the sale ad or promotion, the receipt and get them to price adjust. My point here is to not risk something that is really important that you want to watch someone open or see under the tree on Christmas morning. I'd rather have one on hand then risk and fall short. If I can save more money- great.
2. I will say it again- do not remove tags, save receipts and do not wrap. Trust me- this is hard and I'm resisting the urge big time but if I can save a buck or two on each gift with a little effort- I can wrap last minute. Saving money to me this year is the ultimate goal versus posting/bragging on Facebook or Twitter that "I'm done with my wrapping." I'd rather have a few bucks in my wallet than a few "likes" in my status. LOL
3. Pay super close attention to the ads, the mailers and the emails. I have a gift in mind for a relative and was all set to go out Monday and grab to mark it off my list. Then I read the fine print on a promotion and realized it wasn't good until the 3rd. Then I started really paying attention and the toy I wanted to buy was 40% until today, 50% off until the 3rd and then 60% off for the weekend. Take advantage of the 60% plus an additional 15% and then a free $10 off anything card and you are talking a huge saving by buying on Thursday onwards versus this past Monday.
Just do research, pay attention to everything you are getting media wise and be willing to do some matching/returning to maximize the savings. Your wallet, your sanity, your stress level and your forecast for 2010 will thank you when the next crazy 31 days are over and life goes back to what some call "normal." For many it becomes- "Oh No- What Have I Done and How Will I Pay For It At 23% APR?"
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Home Depot- Trade in old Christmas lights
For a $3 coupon off LED lights. Your old strands of lights can be working or not. Valid through 11/15/09.
Free Ship Code at LNT with $25 purchase
Through 11/17 use the code FreeShip to celebrate Veteran's Day with a minimum $25 purchase.
Don't forget to check for other codes to see if they will stack.
Don't forget to check for other codes to see if they will stack.
Gap Give and Get 30% off with 5% back this weekend
You're Invited... For 4 days, enjoy 30% off while we give 5% of the amount you spend to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. So in a time when our communities need it most, your shopping counts for more.
Includes Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic, Banana R Factory Store and Old Navy.
Valid: Nov. 12-15
Link
Includes Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic, Banana R Factory Store and Old Navy.
Valid: Nov. 12-15
Link
HOT Just over $5 for 7 Hasbro Preschool Classic Games
Toys R Us has Hasbro Games for $3.99 each. If you spend $25 then you get a $10 gift card to TRU. The games are the preschool classics like Candy Land, Memory, Chutes & Ladders etc.
Then you go print your Hasbro Rebate for $2 each game here. 7 games will cost you less than $6.
Then you go print your Hasbro Rebate for $2 each game here. 7 games will cost you less than $6.
Avon Deals and Free Shipping
If you have Avon fanatics on your Christmas list- go to their website, type in Clearance in the Search window and maybe you can find some great deals for gifts.
Make the deal sweeter- use code SORRY914 for Free Shipping if you spend at least $5.00.
Make the deal sweeter- use code SORRY914 for Free Shipping if you spend at least $5.00.
The monthly deals at Chick Fil A 2010 Calendars
If you buy a $20 Gift Card, you get a free calendar.
Here's the month to month low down on what's free:
Jan - FREE Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit or FREE small bowl of Hearty Breast of Chicken Soup.
Feb - FREE Large Sprite
Mar - FREE Chicken Strips (3-count)
Apr - FREE Lemonade
May - FREE Small Hand-Spun Milkshake
June - FREE Dasani Bottled Water + FREE small fruit cup
July - FREE Chick-Fil-A Chicken Salad Sandwich
Aug - FREE Large Coca-Cola Zero
Sept - FREE Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich
Oct - FREE Large Coca-Cola
Nov - FREE Large Diet Coke
Dec - FREE Chick-n-Minis (3-count) or FREE large Waffle Fries
Okay- I love CFA and I even recruited for a company that partnered with them and I have to
say... I think these deals STINK! Where's free combo meal? The free salad or newest item that CFA is promoting? Just seems like a lot of drinks which I hope you know that you can get whatever you want when they are specific in a month. I think getting freebies with a purchase of a gift card is great but the deals have diminished this year.
Here's the month to month low down on what's free:
Jan - FREE Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit or FREE small bowl of Hearty Breast of Chicken Soup.
Feb - FREE Large Sprite
Mar - FREE Chicken Strips (3-count)
Apr - FREE Lemonade
May - FREE Small Hand-Spun Milkshake
June - FREE Dasani Bottled Water + FREE small fruit cup
July - FREE Chick-Fil-A Chicken Salad Sandwich
Aug - FREE Large Coca-Cola Zero
Sept - FREE Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich
Oct - FREE Large Coca-Cola
Nov - FREE Large Diet Coke
Dec - FREE Chick-n-Minis (3-count) or FREE large Waffle Fries
Okay- I love CFA and I even recruited for a company that partnered with them and I have to
say... I think these deals STINK! Where's free combo meal? The free salad or newest item that CFA is promoting? Just seems like a lot of drinks which I hope you know that you can get whatever you want when they are specific in a month. I think getting freebies with a purchase of a gift card is great but the deals have diminished this year.
HOT!! Pre-order DVDs $10 with FREE shipping! PLUS BONUS
Get the latest and greatest new releases by pre-ordering at Amazon, Walmart or Target. They are in a price war again. $10, free shipping and all you have to do is pick which retailer you want to use. Go to their websites for more information.
Here's where the deal gets sweeter. Sears has gotten in on this. If you email (you'll get instructions and address) your email address confirmation for the DVD, you will get a $10/$45 code to use at Sears. Go to the main Sears site, watch the Holiday ads and I think the second one explains what they are willing to do.
I think it's going to be a very interesting Holiday Season- I think the hardest thing we will have to work around is what is the best deal and when to buy. Of course- I did the Wii deals last week and if I can make them sweeter- I'll take back what I bought last week.
Here's where the deal gets sweeter. Sears has gotten in on this. If you email (you'll get instructions and address) your email address confirmation for the DVD, you will get a $10/$45 code to use at Sears. Go to the main Sears site, watch the Holiday ads and I think the second one explains what they are willing to do.
I think it's going to be a very interesting Holiday Season- I think the hardest thing we will have to work around is what is the best deal and when to buy. Of course- I did the Wii deals last week and if I can make them sweeter- I'll take back what I bought last week.
Friday, November 6, 2009
My favorite part of the Holiday Season
Drumroll please....
BLACK FRIDAY ADS!!
Companies are so funny and I'm laughing this year because companies actually used to serve legal action against anyone releasing a Black Friday ad early. Now they are releasing their ads early and even having sales to mimic Black Friday early like Sears.
My favorite site is Black Friday Ads.
Another great deal is the 2 day sales at Toys R Us right now. TRU is in total competition with Walmart and after reviewing their prices- I think they are going to fight hard this Holiday Season.
BLACK FRIDAY ADS!!
Companies are so funny and I'm laughing this year because companies actually used to serve legal action against anyone releasing a Black Friday ad early. Now they are releasing their ads early and even having sales to mimic Black Friday early like Sears.
My favorite site is Black Friday Ads.
Another great deal is the 2 day sales at Toys R Us right now. TRU is in total competition with Walmart and after reviewing their prices- I think they are going to fight hard this Holiday Season.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
FREE $40 GC to 1-800 Flowers
I'm doing this now so we'll see how it plays out.
If it does- what a great deal- a free $40 GC to 1-800 Flowers.
My grandmother's birthday is the end of this month so that would be perfect or Christmas would work since she's in the nursing home part of her retirement village and can't get a lot of stuff due to space or food since she's so closely monitored.
http://ww4.1800flowers.com/template.do?id=template4&page=2008
Sign up, then add at least 10 email reminders and you will get a $40 Gift Rewards Pass in the next couple of weeks.
I'm all for the free or cheap this Holiday Season so visit the blog everyday and I will share everything I am finding.
If it does- what a great deal- a free $40 GC to 1-800 Flowers.
My grandmother's birthday is the end of this month so that would be perfect or Christmas would work since she's in the nursing home part of her retirement village and can't get a lot of stuff due to space or food since she's so closely monitored.
http://ww4.1800flowers.com/template.do?id=template4&page=2008
Sign up, then add at least 10 email reminders and you will get a $40 Gift Rewards Pass in the next couple of weeks.
I'm all for the free or cheap this Holiday Season so visit the blog everyday and I will share everything I am finding.
Living Smart 101: Free or Close to It Room "Makeovers"
Do you ever get in the mood to re-decorate but don't want to spend a lot of money?
Every so often, I'll change things around a bit without spending a ton of money.
Here are some hints on how to get the most bang for as little buck as possible.
1. Switch your lamps around. If you have matching lamps in the bedroom, den, office etc.- consider switching them around for a fresh, new look in each room.
2. Update your photos in frames around the house. With great prices at the warehouse clubs and the deals at the drugstores all the time- take a second to inventory your frames around the house and what size pictures you need then update with more current pictures. You'd be surprised how old some of the pictures are once you start paying attention.
3. Increase the "green" in your house. Take clippings from your house plants, set in water to root and then increase your plants around the house.
4. Move things from room to room like the lamps. Gather your decor items and find new homes for them.
5. Consider a swap or borrow with a friend or neighbor if you are tired of your decor and want a new fresh change. Chances are- your friend feels the same way and you both win.
6. Garage sales are your friend so hit the high end neighborhoods first and on Friday. Great way to get cool items for pennies on the dollar.
7. Super clean- there's the saying that "People get comfortable in their own dirt." Take a good look around- Are their cobwebs in the corners? Do frames on the wall need the glass cleaned and dusted? Baseboards need a good cleaning? Sometimes just going into a more detailed clean will freshen up a room more than you can imagine.
8. Use what you have! Sometimes we are all afraid to light a candle, use the good linens and overall enjoy our finer items. Why is that? What are we waiting for? Life is short, your home is yours to enjoy 99% of the time so enjoy it!
Just look around and I guarantee you can come up with free or cheap ways to "reinvent" your home and give it a fresh look. And by the way... it's fun doing it!
Every so often, I'll change things around a bit without spending a ton of money.
Here are some hints on how to get the most bang for as little buck as possible.
1. Switch your lamps around. If you have matching lamps in the bedroom, den, office etc.- consider switching them around for a fresh, new look in each room.
2. Update your photos in frames around the house. With great prices at the warehouse clubs and the deals at the drugstores all the time- take a second to inventory your frames around the house and what size pictures you need then update with more current pictures. You'd be surprised how old some of the pictures are once you start paying attention.
3. Increase the "green" in your house. Take clippings from your house plants, set in water to root and then increase your plants around the house.
4. Move things from room to room like the lamps. Gather your decor items and find new homes for them.
5. Consider a swap or borrow with a friend or neighbor if you are tired of your decor and want a new fresh change. Chances are- your friend feels the same way and you both win.
6. Garage sales are your friend so hit the high end neighborhoods first and on Friday. Great way to get cool items for pennies on the dollar.
7. Super clean- there's the saying that "People get comfortable in their own dirt." Take a good look around- Are their cobwebs in the corners? Do frames on the wall need the glass cleaned and dusted? Baseboards need a good cleaning? Sometimes just going into a more detailed clean will freshen up a room more than you can imagine.
8. Use what you have! Sometimes we are all afraid to light a candle, use the good linens and overall enjoy our finer items. Why is that? What are we waiting for? Life is short, your home is yours to enjoy 99% of the time so enjoy it!
Just look around and I guarantee you can come up with free or cheap ways to "reinvent" your home and give it a fresh look. And by the way... it's fun doing it!
HOT deals at Publix this week!
I'm going to write more in a bit but start paying attention to baking items and things you will need to prepare for the Holiday Season. They will go on sale this week or next but once we get into the full swing of the 2009 Holiday Season- you won't find good deals.
Here's what I liked at Publix starting today and going through next Wednesday:
Whole Fruit Sorbet BOGO (so yummy!)
No coupon Final Price $1.45 or 50% off
Betty Crocker Potatoes BOGO
Coupon: 10/4gm or 9/13GM has .25 coupon Sale Price: .85 Final Price: .35 or 78% off
Energizer MAX Batteries
Coupon: 10/4S Sale Price: $2.99 Final Price: $1.99 or 43% off
Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Coupon: 10/11S Sale Price: $1.45 Final Price: .45 or 84% off
Nestle Coffeemate Creamer BOGO
Coupon: 11/1RP Sale Price: $1.10 Final Price: .10 or 95% off
Nestle Toll House Morsels BOGO
Coupon: 11/1RP Sale Price: $1.25 Final Price: .25 or 90% off
Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Coupon: 11/1RP Sale Price: $1.45 Final Price: .45 or 84% off
If I bought all these deals- I would spend $5.04 and save 72%
I can usually find a better deal on batteries but if these are the MAX- wouldn't hurt to have some around for those high tech gifts from Santa.
Here's what I liked at Publix starting today and going through next Wednesday:
Whole Fruit Sorbet BOGO (so yummy!)
No coupon Final Price $1.45 or 50% off
Betty Crocker Potatoes BOGO
Coupon: 10/4gm or 9/13GM has .25 coupon Sale Price: .85 Final Price: .35 or 78% off
Energizer MAX Batteries
Coupon: 10/4S Sale Price: $2.99 Final Price: $1.99 or 43% off
Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Coupon: 10/11S Sale Price: $1.45 Final Price: .45 or 84% off
Nestle Coffeemate Creamer BOGO
Coupon: 11/1RP Sale Price: $1.10 Final Price: .10 or 95% off
Nestle Toll House Morsels BOGO
Coupon: 11/1RP Sale Price: $1.25 Final Price: .25 or 90% off
Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Coupon: 11/1RP Sale Price: $1.45 Final Price: .45 or 84% off
If I bought all these deals- I would spend $5.04 and save 72%
I can usually find a better deal on batteries but if these are the MAX- wouldn't hurt to have some around for those high tech gifts from Santa.
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