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Online Deals of the Day: 12/21/08

December 21, 2008 by

Don’t forget to give me feedback about the changes that you’d like to see on my blog here.

Here are the daily deals from my inbox:

Barnes & Noble: Enjoy Extra Savings at Barnes & Noble – this coupon expires 12/24
Save 10% on one item with Coupon Code: U9C9L4K. The 10% 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.Click here to print a coupon you can use in store. Get 8% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Bath & Body Works – Wallflowers starter and refill sets $6. Check out other deals here.

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.

CVS: Get a free 5X7 or 8X10 photo when you order online and enter the promo code ENLARGE at check-out.

Eddie Bauer: new markdowns during their Holiday Sale. Free shipping with your purchase of $100 or more using code HDSHPHS8 at check-out. Guaranteed delivery when you place your order by midnight EST on 12/21. Earn 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Gerber: Get a free child safety ID kit when you apply for a quote through Gerber life insurance. Access ths offer here.

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

Kohls: The deal of the day is: C5-40% off entire set of fine fragrance gift sets and SO tunic sweater for juniors – $7.99. Use your Kohls charge card and save and additional 15, 20, or 30% off everything. Free shipping on orders of $75 or more. 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 (ends 12/24). Get 2% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Macy’s: Christmas countdown and clearance sale – 20 to 60% off. View the details of the sale here. Get an additional 15% off at check-out when you enter code SAVEMORE. You can get guaranteed Christmas delivery if you shop by Monday (12/22) at midnight. Shop through Ebates and get an additional 8% back!

Old Navy: Find 60 gifts for $6 or less (in store and online) here. Get 3% 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 (code expires tomorrow 12/22). 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: Has lots of eBusters that you can access here. 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. Enter to win a $1000 shopping spree here (each week until 1/18/09). Shop through Ebates and get 3% cash back.

Victoria’s Secret: take 25% off your entire order when you use code GIFT25 at check-out. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

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Blogging in the new year!

December 21, 2008 by

I am thinking about making some changes to my blog in the new year.

Two of my goals for the new year are to focus on saving (I’d like to have a baby emergency fund, Christmas fund, and entertainment fund and I don’t want to take money from our monthly budget to fund them) and stockpiling. I’d like to place a focus on those two things and share what I’m doing to help you.

Here’s what I’m thinking about doing in January for the daily breakdowns. Let me know what you think and what other changes you’d like to see! (or anything you’d like for me to add)

*Scenario Sunday – scenarios for saving during the week at your favorite stores including a focus on “stockpile” items for the week

*Menu Planning Monday – my menu plan for the week including budget friendly recipes

*Tip of the Day Tuesday – tips for using coupons, budgeting, and saving

*Instant Win Wednesday – instant win games

*Thrifty Thursday – tips for saving money or making the most out of your budget

*Freebie Friday – all kinds of freebies!

*Savings Saturday – ads and deals for the upcoming week as well as an update on my savings for the week

I’ve also thought about changing the name of my blog to something more “catchy” but I’m completely lacking in the creativity department. If you think I should change my blog name for the New Year, and you have ideas, share them here!

Have a great week!

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Savings Saturday: Deals for the week of 12/21-12/27

December 20, 2008 by

I already posted information about the CVS ad here and scenarios for this week are here.

The Sunday Walgreens ad only runs from 12/21-12/24 and then there will be another one for 12/25-12/27. I will post information for this ad later in the week.

Register Reward Deals:
Conair Gel Grips Ionic Styler Dryer – $10, get $10 RR (free after RR) – good 12/22 ONLY!

Hellman’s mayonnaise – 2/$8, get $2 $$

Heat Sense or Flexible heating pad – $34.99, get $5 RR

Gillette Fusion or Venus Embrace razor – $9.99, get $4 RR
$4 Gillette coupon from 11/30 P&G insert

Gillette Fusion gift set – $12.99, get $3 RR
$4 Gillette coupon from 11/30 P&G insert

Colgate dental care: toothbrushes/toothpaste – 2/$5, power toothbrush – $5; spend $5, get $1 RR, spend $10, get $3 RR, spend $15, get $5 RR

Pespi products – 4/$12, get $3 RR

Claritin – $14.99, get $5 RR
$3 Claritin printables on Claritin.com

Easysaver Rebate items:
Polaroid 10 megapixel digital camera – $119.99, get $30 MIR
Kodak 8.2 megapixel digital camera – $99.99, get $10 MIR
Household appliances: $19.99, get $5 MIR
Sunbeam Warming throw – $34.99, get $5 MIR

BOGO deals:
Excedrin – $2/1 printables on Excedrin.com
Nature Made vitamins – $1/1 from 11/2 SS insert
Arm & Hammer laundry detergent – $1/1 printables on armandhammer.com
Dreyer’s ice cream

Other deals:
Quaker Granola bars – 2/$4 (w/ in ad coupon)
Chex mix – $.99 – .60/1 printables on bettycrocker.com
Duracell Coppertop batteries – $2.99 (w/ in ad coupon) – .75/1 coupon from 12/14 P&G and 11/16 RP inserts
DeMet’s turtles – $.99 – $1.50/1 from 11/16 SS insert (you must buy more than one to cover the overage or this coupon will beep)

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Savings Saturday: CVS Sunday and Monday sale (12/21-12/22 for beginners)

December 20, 2008 by

Tomorrow the “big” CVS sale starts. I’m posting my scenarios early in case your stores start the deals early.

You can view the breakdown of the ad here.

Even if your stores start the deals on Saturdays usually, most of these items are part of the 2 day sale, so it may not work. Scan sale items first to see if they are ringing up at the sale prices.

If you are new to CVS, don’t have any coupons, or have very few ECBs to start with, here’s the easiest way to start: (you don’t have to do all of these scenarios, but it also gives you an idea about things that you can substitute if your store is out of something)

Transaction #1:
*Buy 1 Excedrin Express Gel – $3.99
Use a $2/1 printable which can be found on Excedrin.com

Total OOP = $1.99, earn $3.99 ECBs (plus there is a mail in rebate for the Excedrin, so it will be free after rebate)

Transaction #2:
*Buy 2 Arm & Hammer Essentials starter kit $2.99
Use 2 $1/1 printables from Armandhammer.com

Use your $3.99 ECB (they will have to adjust it down to $3.98), earn $5.98 in ECBs

Transaction #3:
*Buy 1 Arm & Hammer Essentials starter kit – $2.99
*Buy 1 Zantac 150 8ct $4.99

Use $1/1 printable from Armandhammer.com and $1 Zantac printable found here
Use your $5.98 ECB and earn $7.98
There is a MIR for the Zantac – you should get $4.99 back

Transaction #4:
Buy Right Guard Professional solid – $6
print .50 off coupons here (use code RIGHTGUARD)
Buy Thermacare heat wrap – $2.49

Use $7.98 ECB, pay .01, earn $8.49 ECBs

Transaction #5:
Buy Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine nail Color $5.99
Buy Thermacare heat wrap – $2.49

Use $8.49 ECB (they will have to adjust it down to $8.48) and earn $8.48 ECB

Transaction #6:
Buy Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine nail Color $5.99
Buy Thermacare heat wrap – $2.49

Use $8.48 ECB, earn $8.48

Transaction #7:
Buy 1 Zipfizz energy 3ct $5.99
Buy 1 Halls Naturals 25ct $2.59

Use $8.48 ECB, spend .10, get $8.58 back

Transaction #8:
Buy Right Guard Professional solid – $6
print .50 off coupons here (use code RIGHTGUARD)
Buy 1 Listerine antiseptic 16.9oz $2.99

Use $8.58 ECB (they will have to adjust it down to $8.49), earn $8.49 ECBs

So, for an investment of $2.10, you get all of this and you will earn $6.98 in rebates and still have $8.49 in ECBs.

Here are my scenarios (I’m starting with more ECB and have some coupons):
CARD #1 (I have $55.72 in ECBs to use)

Transaction #1:
Buy 1 Listerine antiseptic 16.9oz $2.99 get $2.99 (limit 5)
Buy 2 Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine nail Color $5.99 get $5.99 (limit 2)
Buy 3 Arm & Hammer Essentials starter kit $2.99 get $2.99 (limit 5)
Buy 2 L’Oreal HIP Metalic eye shadow duos $6.99 get $6.99 (limit 2)
Buy 3 ThermaCare neck to arm heatwrap 1ct $2.49 get $2.49 (limit 3)
Buy 2 Right Guard Professional solid 1.8oz or aerosol 6oz $6.00 get $6.00 (limit 5)
Buy 1 Zipfizz energy 3ct $5.99 get $5.99 (limit 1)
Buy 1 Excedrin Express Gels 20ct $3.99 get $3.99 (limit 1)
Buy 1 Halls Naturals 25ct $2.59 get $2.59 (limit 1)
Buy 1 Zantac 150 8ct $4.99 get $4.99 (limit 1)

Total before coupons = $74.95

Use $1 Listerine CVS coupon from pharmacy book, use .50 Sally Hansen coupon from 9/28 SS, use 3 $1 Arm & Hammer printables, use 2 $1 L’Oreal coupons, use 3 $1 Thermacare coupons, use 2 .50 Right Guard printables, use $2 Excedrin blinkie, use $1 CVS Excedrin CRT, use $1 Zantac printable, use $4/20 CVS coupon (from an e-mail)

After coupons = $56.45 (spend .73 OOP), earn $74.95 in ECBs (19.23 more than I started with)

Transaction #2:

Buy 1 Benefiber drink mix 16ct $7.29 get $7.29 (limit 1)
Buy 2 Crest Pro Health toothpaste 4.2oz or rinse 8.45oz $2.99 get $2 ECB (limit 2)
Buy 1 Listerine antiseptic 16.9oz $2.99 get $2.99 (limit 5)
Buy 8 ct Gillette Fusion catridges – $25.99 each (spend $15 on Gillette, get $5 ECB)
Buy Gillette 2 in 1 body wash – $4.99

Total before coupons: $47.24
Use: $2 Benefiber coupons, 2 $1 Crest coupons, $1 CVS Listerine coupon (from Pharmacy book), Free Gillette body wash when you buy Fusion cartridges coupon
Total after coupons = $37.25
Earn: $19.28 in ECBs (I end up with $56.98 in ECBs which is $1.26 more than I started with)

CARD #2 (I have $53.78 in ECBs to spend)

Transaction #1:
Buy 1 Listerine antiseptic 16.9oz $2.99 get $2.99 (limit 5)
Buy 2 Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine nail Color $5.99 get $5.99 (limit 2)
Buy 2 Arm & Hammer Essentials starter kit $2.99 get $2.99 (limit 5)
Buy 2 L’Oreal HIP Metalic eye shadow duos $6.99 get $6.99 (limit 2)
Buy 3 ThermaCare neck to arm heatwrap 1ct $2.49 get $2.49 (limit 3)
Buy 2 Right Guard Professional solid 1.8oz or aerosol 6oz $6.00 get $6.00 (limit 5)
Buy 1 Zipfizz energy 3ct $5.99 get $5.99 (limit 1)
Buy 1 Excedrin Express Gels 20ct $3.99 get $3.99 (limit 1)
Buy 1 Zantac 150 8ct $4.99 get $4.99 (limit 1)

Total before coupons: $69.37
Use: $1 CVS Listerine coupon (from pharmacy book). 2 $1 Arm & Hammer coupons, 3 $1 Thermacare coupons, 2 Right Guard coupons, 1 Excedrin $2 blinkie, 1 Excedrin $1 CRT, $1 Zantac printable, $4/20 CVS e-mail coupon
Total after coupons: $54.37 (use $53.78 in ECBs, spend .59)
Earn: $69.37 (profit of $15.59 in ECBs)

Transaction #2:
Buy 1 Halls Naturals 25ct $2.59 get $2.59 (limit 1)
Buy 1 Arm & Hammer Essentials starter kit $2.99 get $2.99 (limit 5)
Buy 1 Listerine antiseptic 16.9oz $2.99 get $2.99 (limit 5)
Buy 1 Benefiber drink mix 16ct $7.29 get $7.29 (limit 1)
Buy 2 Crest Pro Health toothpaste 4.2oz or rinse 8.45oz $2.99 get $2 ECB (limit 2)

Total before coupons: $21.84
Use $1 Arm & Hammer printable, $1 Listerine CVS Pharmacy coupon, $2 Benefiber coupon, 2 $1 Crest coupons
Total after coupons: $15.84, earn $19.86 in ECBs

Transaction #3:
Buy 8 ct Gillette Fusion catridges – $25.99 each (spend $15 on Gillette, get $5 ECB)
Buy Gillette 2 in 1 body wash – $4.99

Total before coupons: $30.98
Total after coupons: $25.99
Pay w/ ECBS: Earn $5 ECB (ECBs remaining: $47.40, which is $6.38 less than I started with)

**There is a MIR (up to $5) for the Zantac, so I will get $4.99 back in cash for purchasing that.

ETA: I went to 4 stores in 2 1/2 hours last night and wanted to update with a few notes from my experience:

On the L’Oreal HIP make-up, it is ONLY the Metallic kind that is printing. They had about 4 colors that were in the Metallic and they were at the very top of the display in all of the stores I went to.

The Thermacare is considered “trial size” so you can’t use the $1 off coupons (I was bummed about that because I had a bunch).

There are only certain flavors of the Listerine that are giving ECBs (I bought the Cool Mint and it worked). You can only use one of the $1 off pharmacy coupons per transaction and the $1 off comes off only once.

My Sally Hansen ECBs didn’t print, but apparently that’s because the 24 hour stores still have the Saturday sale prices in effect until 6 am and it was ringing up B1G1/2off. It should be fixed this AM.

At every store I went to, the Arm & Hammer is on a cardboard display that only holds about 15-20. They were wiped out at every store, which is not surprising considering the limit is 5, and there are IPs to make it a moneymaker.

The Excedrin ECBs print for the Excedrin Express Gels or the Excedrin Tension Headache (Purple box) Express Gels.

If you buy the Right Guard aerosol, there is a $2 coupon inside the box. I tore it off and used it toward my next purchase 🙂

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Online Deals for the Day: 12/20/08 – great deals for last minute shoppers!

December 20, 2008 by

There are SOOO many deals for last minute shoppers!

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 12/24
Save 10% on one item with Coupon Code: U9C9L4K. 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.
Click here to print a coupon you can use in store. Get 8% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Bath & Body Works – Signature collection 5 for $25. Wallflowers starter and refill sets $6. Check out other deals here.

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.

Disney Store – Place your order by 9 pm PST (tonight) and you will receive it by Christmas. Get an additional 10% off already reduced prices when you use code BONUS10 at check-out. Get free shipping when you spend at least $89 and use code SHIP89 at check out. Get 6% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Disneyworld.com – Book your Disney World vacation today. When you book 4 nights before December 20th, you get 3 nights free! The package includes a family of four in a standard room. You can book for travel for most nights between 1/4-1/9, 1/19-4/4, and 4/19-6/27. When you travel between 1/4-1/9 and 1/19-3/29, you get an additional $200 Disney gift card. Book here today.

Eddie Bauer: new markdowns during their Holiday Sale. Free shipping with your purchase of $100 or more using code HDSHPHS8 at check-out. Guaranteed delivery when you place your order by midnight EST on 12/21. Earn 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

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 is having a Christmas countdown sale. They have tons of door busters in store from 6 am-1 pm today. There are also screenbusters online. Access all the details here. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Kohls: Their three day sale ends today. The deal of the day is: Columbia Fleece jacket for men for $24.99 and Everest Jacob Waterproof Hiking boots for $29.99. 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 (ends 12/24). Get 2% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Macy’s – They are having a big on day sale today. Check out their web busters here. They also have an additional 25% off clearance prices here. Today is last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery. Shop through Ebates and get an additional 8% back!

Old Navy: Find 60 gifts for $6 or less (in store and online) here. Get 3% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Papa Johns pizza (who has time to cook with all of this shopping going on?) – Get two large one topping pizzas for $10 each (use code 121908 at check-out). Plus, get a coupon for $3 off The Dark Knight with the purchase of any pizza.

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 Biggest Saturday Sale of the Year starts tomorrow.

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.

The Company Store – 4 days only (through 12/21) take an additional 15% off outerwear using code T8XOUT at check-out. Get 3% back when you shop through Ebates

Victoria’s Secret: take 25% off your entire order when you use code GIFT25 at check-out. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

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

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