Weekend Shopping Round-Up!

February 26, 2010 by

If you’re planning on doing some shopping this weekend, there are some GREAT deals!

Barnes & Noble ~ Save 15% off one item (online only) when you enter the code X4L9P7H at check-out.  Get an additional 8% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Gap ~ There will be a promotion in stores (2/26-2/28) where you buy one adult top and get one free.  There is also some speculation that Baby Gap and Kid Gap items may be included.  Call your stores first to make sure they are participating.  (Thanks Krazy Coupon Lady!)

JC Penney ~ Print your coupons for $15 off a purchase of $75 or more or $10 off a purchase of $50 or more (valid through 2/27).  Check out in-store door busters and online screen busters today from 3 pm-close and Saturday from 9 am-1 pm.  If you are shopping online, use the code TEN4YOU to save $10 off a purchase of $10 or more (valid through 2/27) or the code SUR10MAR to save 15% off your entire order.  Plus, get 3% cash back when you shop through Ebates!

Kohls ~ Print a 3 day shopping pass for in store use (valid 2/26-2/28) and save an extra 15% on ANY purchase and an extra 20% on any purchase of $100 or more.  Save 10% off your online purchase using the code NEW2087 and Kohls charge card holders can save 15% using the code MVC365.  Get an additional 2% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Old Navy ~ Get $5 graphic tees for the entire family through Sunday, 2/28!  The details of this promotion are here and this offer is available in store only.  Don’t forget to print your coupon for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more (in store use only, valid through 2/28/10)

Babies ‘R Us/Toys R’ Us ~ Rewards ‘R Us members can use valuable printable coupons and save big during a members only shopping weekend (Friday, 2/26-Sunday 2/28).  If you haven’t registered for the Rewards ‘R Us program already (it’s free), you can sign up here.

Here’s a full list of the printable coupons:

*Save 20% off any one baby gear item (play yard, strollers, high chairs, swings, bouncers, travel swings, walkers, car seats, travel systems, etc.)
*Free $10 gift card with any formula purchase of $50 or more
*Buy any two Babies ‘R Us value boxes of diapers and a value boxes of wipes for $40
*Save $5 on Babies ‘R Us laundry detergent
*Save 20% on all shoes
*Save 20% on Amy Coe clothing
*Save 20% on all Easter layette dresses and dressy sets
*Save 20% on all Cynthia Rowley clothing
*Save 20% on all Serta crib mattresses
*Save 20% on all crib bedding sets
*Save 20% on all Bergamo toddler beds
* Buy 1, get 1 50% off – Born Free infant and toddler feeding items
*Save $7 on Coshee booster seat – raspberry or blue
*Save $5 on any Disney DVD $19.99 or higher
*Save 25% on all Jurassic Park toys
*Free refill pack when you buy EZ-2 Make, Girl Gourmet, Easy Bake Oven, or Cra-Z Cook’n real food maker
*Save 25% on all radio control Air Hogs
*Save 20% on all Step2 tables and slides
*Save 25% on all SanDisk memory cards and USB flash drives
*Save 60% on MagNext iCoaster
*Save 50% on all Imaginarium Road & Trail train sets
*Save 33% on all PixOs and ChixOs

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Get your coupons from the 2/28 inserts NOW!

February 26, 2010 by

My Coupon Hunter has posted the coupons that will be in the 2/28 inserts, so you can get them now!  If you haven’t already, be sure you also enter my giveaway here for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate from My Coupon Hunter (then, you’ll be able to get your next set of coupons for free!).

There’s only one set of inserts this week, a Smartsource insert.  Here are the “hot” coupons I’m seeing:

$.35/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh vegetables, rice, or pastas (expires 3/28/10) – these go 10/$10 at my grocery store fairly often, so if your grocery stores triple coupons, this means free veggies for  you!

$1/1 Dannon Dan-o-Nino product (expires 3/28/10) – these should be pretty cheap using this coupon (less than $1 for a 6 pack)

$1/1 Dannon Danimals product (expires 3/28/10) – the crush cups should be pretty cheap (less than $1) using this coupon

$.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue or one bundle pack (expires 4/25/10) – if you have a grocery store that is part of the Kroger or Safeway family of stores, there is a catalina deal that matches up with this coupon (and if your stores double or triple coupons, it’s that much better!)

Here are the catalina details:

Buy any Kleenex products (60ct or larger) between 2/22 and 3/21

Buy 4, get $1 OYNO
Buy 5, get $2 OYNO
Buy 6 or more, get $3 OYNO

All items must be purchased in one shopping order. Limited to product in stock. No cash back. Offer expires 3/21/2010

$4/1 Schick Intuition Plus razor or refill (expires 4/11/10) – with spring break just around the corner, we should start seeing some good deals on these at CVS, Target, and Walgreens

$4/1 Schick Quattro for women razor or refill (expires 4/11/10) – with spring break just around the corner, we should start seeing some good deals on these at CVS, Target, and Walgreens

There are also still some “hot” coupons from previous inserts:

$4/1 Gillette Fusion razor (expires 3/31)

$2/1 Gillette body wash (expires 3/31) – get these for FREE at Target with this coupon!

$4/2 Gillette body washes or deodorants (expires 3/31) – get these for FREE at Target with this coupon!

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Thrifty Thursday: Cut the cable and check out Netflix!

February 25, 2010 by

If you’re looking for a way to cut some expenses, consider dropping cable (which will probably save you between $50 and $100 per month) and picking up Netflix!

For years, I’ve seen and ignored numerous ads for Netflix.  Then, a few weeks ago, my husband saw something about “Netflix Streaming” and it sounded interesting, so I decided to check it out online (I’m always a skeptic and have to read all of the “fine print” before I sign up for things).  Basically, with Netflix Streaming, you can instantly watch TV episodes and movies on your TV via Netflix ready devices like game consoles (currently XBox 360 and Playstation 3, Wii is coming soon) and Blu Ray players.  If you’re Netflix ready device is connected to the internet already, all you have to do is put in their instant streaming disc (they send it to you for free) and you’re ready to go!  You can go online and place different TV shows and movies into your queue and watch whenever you’re ready!

They were offering a two week free trial, so we decided to check it out.  To be honest, my intent was to cancel when the free trial was over, but we have enjoyed it so much that we’ve decided to keep it.  Our service is only $8.99 per month (it’s $2 extra if you want Blu Rays instead of regular DVDs) which includes unlimited instant streaming and one DVD at a time (unlimited “rentals” per month).  Even if you’re not ready to cut your cable yet, if you rent at least two DVDs a month, this plan would pay for itself.  It’s been really great for us because I always have a hard time remembering to return DVDs on time, so even though I usually use a free code or coupon to rent DVDs, I end up paying late fees which is not a bargain!

Here are some more details about the plan if you’re not familiar with it:
*There are no due dates or late fees
*There are no per-movie rental fees
*Membership fees cover your shipping and handling
*You may cancel at any time!

To sweeten the deal, there are several places where you can earn incentives for signing up with Netflix!

*Ebates is currently offering $13 cash back (this will almost pay for two months of the plan!)
*My Points is currently offering 1,000 points for signing up!

If you do decide you’re ready to cut your cable, the March 2010 issue of All You Magazine has some tips for accessing free HDTV channels.  All you need is a digital antenna (check out antennaweb.org).  If your TV is analog, you will also need a converter box.

Do you have another Thrifty Thursday tip to share? Feel free to link up below!

For more Thrifty Thursday ideas, check out Coupon Teacher, Madame Deals, and Life as a Mom.

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Publix deals for the week of 2/25

February 25, 2010 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)

These items are free this week:

Fisher Snack $1.50
$1/1 SS 12/13, 1/10, 2/7
$1 Upromise eCoupon
:: FREE after both

Knorr Sides, 4-6.4oz., $1.35
$1/3 or $.70/2 RP 1/31
$.45/1 Knorr Item SS 2/7 (Spanish newspapers)
$.55/2 Publix Multiply Your Meals booklet (store Q)
::FREE + $.15 overage with Spanish Q and store Q

Knox Gelatine, $1.39
$4/1 from RP 1/24 (regional – exp 3/8)
:: FREE + overage!

Kraft Chunk Cheese, 4.5-8oz.,$1.67
$1/2 SS 1/24
$1/1 Printable (Target store coupon)
$1/2 SS 1/03 (regional store Q)

::FREE + $.66 overage wyb 2, if you store accepts target as a competitor

or
::Pay $.67 wyb 2 and use both store and manuf. Qs

Muir Glen Tomato Paste  $1.09
 $1/1Printable (IE) or (FF) or Printable
$1/2 Printable (store Q)
$5/20 Participating ProductsViva Italia booklet (store Q)
::FREE + overage when you use both manuf. and store Qs
 
Muir Glen Tomato Paste $.89
 $1/1Printable (IE) or (FF) or Printable
$1/2 Printable (store Q)
$5/20 Participating ProductsViva Italia booklet (store Q)
::FREE + overage when you use both manuf. and store Qs

 Muir Glen Tomatoes $1.50
 $1/1Printable (IE) or (FF) or Printable
$1/2 Printable (store Q)
$5/20 Participating ProductsViva Italia booklet (store Q)
::FREE when you use both manuf. and store Qs

 Oikos Yogurt $1.69$1/1  SS 1/03
$1/1 Printable (Whole Foods Q – If competitor)
::FREE + overage if you use both or Pay $.69 with just manuf. Q

Revlon Beauty Tool starts at $.79
$1/1 Revlon Beauty Tool 1/17 SS (ex. 2/21)
:: FREE + overage 

Rolaids 3 pk., 2/$3 (Clearance $.75 in some stores)
$4/2 RP 1/3
:: FREE + overage

Scotties Facial Tissues Accents, 60-132 ct box, $1.00
$1/1 Printable – Answer no
::FREE

Weight Watchers Yogurt
B1G1 Weight Watchers Yogurt from insert
B1G1 Weight Watchers Yogurt SS 1/17
::FREE Yogurt

Here are some other deals that are less than $1:

Bayer Aspirin, 24-36 ct, $1.50
$1 off Bayer Products SS 1/31 or Printable
::Pay $.50

 
Carl Buddig Deli Cuts on Advantage Buy Sale for $2.50 (through 3/8)
$1 off package of Carl Buddig Deli Cuts from insert
$1/1 Carl Buddig Deli Cuts SS 2/07, 1/17 
::Pay $.50
 

General Mills Cheerios or MultiGrain Cereal, 8.9 or 9 oz, $1.99
$1/2 SS 1/31, 2/21
$.75/1 MultiGrain Printable or Printable or Printable
$1/1 Cheerios Printable
::Pay $.99 

Planters Trail Mix, 5.5-6 oz., $1.50
$1/1 from Healthier Wallet Happier You booklet (exp 2/28)
::Pay $.50

Progresso Soup, 18 to 19 oz, at $1.25
$1/4 , $.50/2 or  $.25/1  SS 2/21, 2/07, 1/17, 1/3
$1/3 Printable
$1.10/3 Printable
$1/4 Printable (store Q)
$5/20 Participating Products Viva Italia booklet or Printable (store Q)
:: Pay $.72 each wyb 4 and use both store and manuf. Q

Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap, 7.5 oz, $1.00
$.35/1  SS 1/31
$.35/1 Printable
$.50/1  March All You Magazine
::Pay $.50

Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice 8.5-8.8oz. $1.33
$1/2 RP 2/21
$.75/1  or $1/ 2RP 1/03
$.75/2 Printable
::Pay $.88

Uncrustables Sandwiches on Advantage Buy Sale for $2.00 (through 3/8)
$.55/1 Uncrustables from insert
$1.00/1 Uncrustables Printable
::Pay $.45!
 

Remember to check out The Prudent Patron for the rest of the weekly deals!

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Happy Birthday to Swagbucks, a 3 point bonus code, and lots of changes!

February 25, 2010 by

Swagbucks is celebrating their 2nd birthday today and it’s going to be a BIG day full of Swag codes and other surprises!  I’ve posted about Swagbucks many times before on my blog.  If you’re not familiar with Swagbucks, you earn “Swagbucks” by searching online and your Swagbucks can then be redeemed for gift cards or other prizes and merchandise. I typically redeem mine for Amazon gift cards.  I joined Swagbucks last January, saved my Amazon gift cards all year, and used them to pay for most of our Christmas!

If you haven’t joined Swagbucks previously, today is a great day to join!  You will get 6 bonus bucks just for signing up using my link here and entering the code MELISSASCODE3.  (This bonus code will be valid through 3/4).  Then, watch for the Swag Codes on the blog, Facebook, toolbar (you have to download this) and Twitter today and you’ll be well on your way to your first Amazon gift card!  According to their Twitter page, the festivities will begin at 10 am PST (1 pm EST).

If you’re new to Swagbucks, you’ll also want to check out this post on how to make the most of your Swagbucks account.

If you’ve been using Swagbucks for awhile, here are some of the changes that are coming:

Starting today, you will notice that your Swag Bucks in your account will be multiplied by 10 (as will the prices in the store, so for example, if you had 45 bucks in your account you will now have 450 SB;  The Amazon which was 45 SB will now be 450 SB).   NO prices are being raised on prizes (it will all be proportional – so have no fear about that), but what this split will allow them to do is to award bucks to users in ways that were not before imaginable (such as being logged into the toolbar, and viewing our special offers).   So with that said,the sign up code that is worth 6, it will actually be worth 60 SB.  You can find more info on the split here.

Here are the other changes:

1) More ways to earn Swag Bucks every day:  With Swagbucks.com 3.0 users will be able to earn by having their toolbar visible on their browser and also by simply viewing our ‘No Obligation’ special offers.   This means that in addition to all the regular ways to earn, the more you are engaged with Swagbucks.com, the more you will earn!


2) New look home page and Swag Store & rewards store:  Swagbucks.com 3.0 will include a revamped, cleaner interface that will provide a better user experience.

3)  Launch of the Swagstakes Portal:   As you may know we currently run about a dozen on-going sweepstakes (called Swagsttakes) at any given time.  With the launch of 3.0 we are going to have a brand new, fully stocked Swagstakes portal in which there will be dozens of Swagstakes running at all times! Some contests will be limited entry (meaning a set number of entries will be offered) so the odds for a user to win are greater.  The tentative list of items that will be offered during initial launch should include: $100 Amazon Gift Cards, Sony Bravia 32″ TV, Amazon Kindle, Apple iPod Touch, Flip Ultra HD Camera, Panasonic Blu Ray with Remote, Apple iPad, Sopranos Complete Series Box Set, Rachel Ray 10 piece cookware set, Playstation 3 system + games bundle, Canon Powershot Camera, Seinfeld Complete Series DVD box Set, Viziio 22″ LCD TV and plenty more!

Have fun Swagging today!
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