Hot Groupon Deal: $10 for $20 of merchandise at Build a Bear!

Groupon has an awesome deal right now where you can get a $20 Build a Bear gift certificate for just $10! The certificate is valid through 3/31/11. Although the certificate is listed in the Houston market, it can be used online or at ANY Build a Bear location!  The prices for the bears start at $10, so depending on what you choose, you may be able to choose a bear and an outfit for just $10!

Here’s how you can take advantage of this deal:

1.  Log into your Groupon account (or create one here if you don’t have one already)

2.  Select “Houston” as your market.  If the Build a Bear deal doesn’t show up on the main page, look to the right and it should be there.

3.  Click on the green “buy” button and then complete the check-out process.

4.  The information for this deal will show up under the “My Groupons” tab on your account.

Limit 1 per order, not valid with other offers.

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Save up to 60% on Barbies plus get free shipping from Mattel!

If your daughter loves Barbies, you’ll definitely want to check out “Pink Friday” at Mattel.com.  You can get Barbie dolls for up to 60% off PLUS shipping is free on all Barbie orders today (11/5) only.  Use the code TXT201 to get an additional 20% off.  The Barbie A Christmas Carol doll pictured above is just $6.40 shipped with the sale and the extra 20% off!  My daughter loves the Peekaboo dolls, too, so I got one to use as a stocking stuffer.  The Barbie movies are also included!

Don’t forget to shop through Shop at Home to get an additional 3% cash back (plus a $5 bonus if you sign up for the first time here).  If you are not familiar with Shop at Home, check out this post here.

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Kroger deals for the week of 11/3: lots of great freebies!

Don’t forget to load your coupons to your Kroger card:
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**For more information about loadable coupons and how they work check out this post!

This ad is based on the Texas/Louisiana market. My Kroger stores double three “like” coupons with a face value up to $.50 and triple three “like” coupons with a face value up to $.39. Your market may be different. Check with your store for details!

**Please note that in my market you are allowed to combine digital and paper manufacturer’s coupons.  Digital (loadable) coupons do not double and are one time use.  If your area does not allow you to combine coupons, you may need to adjust your scenarios.

Kroger is now offering the $.10/gallon fuel rewards at Shell stations, too! To find out what locations in your area are participating in this promotion, click here.

There’s another Mega Sale this week: Buy 10 participating items, get an instant $5 off (prices listed do not reflect the $5 discount)

7 Up soft drinks (2 liter) – $1.29
Buy Canada Dry/Sunkist/7 Up/A&W, get FREE 7 Up – 9-19 SS
Final Price = $.79 for two after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Advil Pain Reliever – $3
$1/1 Advil – 9-26 RP
$2/1 Advil printable
Final Price = $.50 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Annie’s Macaroni & Cheese – $.99
Final Price = $.49 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Betty Crocker Fruit snacks – $1.99
$.50/2 Betty Crocker fruit snacks – 9-12 GM (should double)
Final Price =  $1.24 each after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze beverage – $2.49
$.55/1 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze milk blinkie coupon
$.50/1 Blue Diamond printable (should double)
$.55/1 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze milk loadable on kroger.com (YMMV on being able to use digital and paper coupons together)
Final Price = $.45 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Boulder Canyon chips – $1.49
Final Price = $.99 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Campbell’s Chunky or Select Harvest soup or chowder – $1.49
$1/4 Campbell’s Chunky soups – 10-10 SS
$.50/2 Campbell’s Select Harvest soup – 10-10 SS, 10-3 SS (should double)
$1/2 Campbell’s Select Harvest printable
$.50/1 Campbell’s Chunky soups printable (should double)
$1.50/3 Campbell’s Chunky soups printable 
$1/2 Select Harvest loadable on kroger.com (YMMV on being able to use a loadable and paper coupon)

Final Price = FREE or possible overage after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Campbell’s cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup – $1
$1.50/3 Campbell’s “Great for Cooking” soups printable
$.30/4 Campbell’s Great for Cooking soups – 10-3 SS (should triple)
$1.50/3 Campbell’s “Great for Cooking” soups printable

Final Price = FREE after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Campbell’s gravy – $1
Final Price = $.50 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Carnation evaporated milk – $1.19
$.50/2 Carnation Evaporated milk – 9-26 SS (should double)
$.50/2 Carnation Evaporated milk printable (should double)
Final Price = $.19/each after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Cheez-It crackers – $2.49
$1/2 Cheez-It baked snack crackers printable (must register)
Final Price = $1.49/each after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Colgate toothpaste – $1.50
$.35/1 Colgate toothpaste – 10-31 SS (should triple)

Final Price = Free or possible $.05 overage after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Colgate Wave or Total Pro toothbrush – $1.50
$.35/1 Colgate adult or kids manual toothbrush – 10-31 SS (should triple)
Final Price = Free or possible $.05 overage after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Dannon yogurt – $1.99
$.75/1 Dannon Activia yogurt 4 pack printable
$1/1 Dannon Activia 4 pack – 10-10 SS
$.50/1 Dannon Light & Fit – 10-10 SS (should double)

Final Price = $.49 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

DelMonte tomatoes – $1
Final Price = $.50 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Dove soap or body wash – $5.49
$1/1 Dove body wash printable
Final Price = $3.99 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Excedrin pain reliever – $7
$1/1 Excedrin printables
$1.50/1 Excedrin product (80+) – 10-17 SS
Final Price = $5 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Frito Lay SunChips or Baked snacks – $2.99
Final Price = $2.49 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Gatorade or G2 – $1
Final Price = $.50 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Heinz gravy – $1.25
$1/3 Heinz Homestyle gravy
Final Price = $.42 each after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Herdez salsa – $1.25
Final Price = $.75 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Honest tea – $1.25
$.50/1 Honest Tea printable (should double)
Final Price = free to possible $.25 overage after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Hormel chili – $1.25
$.50/2 Hormel canned chili – 9-12 SS (should double)
$.55/2 Hormel chili printable
Final Price = $.25 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Hot, Lean, or Croissant pockets – $1.99
Final Price = $1.49 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Imagine broth – $2.49
Final Price = $1.99 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

International Delight coffee creamer – $2.49
$.55/1 International Delights creamer printable
Final Price = $1.44 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Ken’s salad dressing – $1.99
Final Price = $1.49 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Kroger fruit – $1
Final Price = $.50 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Land O Lakes butter – $2.88
$1/2 Land O Lakes butter – 10-24 SS
Final Price = $1.88 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Land O Lakes Half & Half – $2.49
Final Price = $1.99 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Mach 3 or Venus disposable razors – $6
Final Price = $5.50 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Melitta coffee filters – $3
$1/1 Melitta coffee filters
Final Price = $1.50 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Millstone or Starbucks coffee – $6.99
$2/1 Millstone coffee – 10-24 RP
Final Price = $4.49 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Nestle hot cocoa – $1
Final Price = $.50 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Nestle Pure Life water – $3.49
$2/2 Nestle Pure Life water printable (for “liking” them on Facebook)
$1/2 Nestle Pure Life water – 10-31 RP, 9-26 RP
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Nestle Ready to bake cookies – $2.49
$1/1 Nestle Tollhouse refrigerated cookie dough – 10-3 RP
Final Price = $.99 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Ocean Spray cranberry sauce – $1.25
Final Price = $.75 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Ozarka 3 liter water – $1
Final Price = $.50 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

PET evaporated milk – $1.19
Final Price = $.69 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Pillsbury pie crusts – $2.49
$.50/2 Pillsbury pie crust printable (should double)
Final Price = $1.49 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Private Selection ice cream – $3.99
Final Price = $3.49 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Quaker cereal – $1.99
Final Price = $1.49 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Quaker chewy granola bars – $1.99
$1/2 Quaker chewy granola bars – 9-19RP
Final Price = $.99 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Red Baron pizza – $3.28
$1/1 Red Baron Pizza – 8-29 SS, 10-24 SS
Final Price = $1.78 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Ricola cough drops – $1
$1/2 Ricola cough drops – 10-17 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Simply potatoes – $1.49Final Price = $.99 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Skinner pasta – $.88
Final Price = $.38 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Slim Fast 3-2-1 Plan shakes – $5
Final Price = $4.50 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Smart Ones entrees – $2.28
$4/10 Smart Ones printable
Final Price = $1.38 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Stouffer’s entrees – $2.28
Final Price = $1.78 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Stove top stuffing – $1.25
Final Price = $.75 after instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Swanson chicken broth – $1
$.75/5 Swanson chicken broth – 9-26 SS (Should double)
Final Price = $.35/each after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

Totino’s pizza rolls – $2.89
$1/2 Totinos printable
Final Price = $1.89 after coupon and instant discount (when you buy 10 participating items)

OTHER DEALS:

Black seedless grapes – 10/$10

Kroger canned vegetables – 2/$1

Jimmy Dean sausage – 2/$5
$1/1 Jimmy Dean product (for “liking” them on Facebook)
Final Price = $1.50 after coupon

Sara Lee bread – 2/$3

Save $6 on Toy Story 3 DVD ($16.99) or Toy Story 3 4-disc combo pack ($29.99) when you buy Capri Sun 100% juice and Kraft macaroni & cheese 5 pack

CRAZY MEAL DEAL: Buy Blue Ribbon bacon (40 oz), get FREE Kroger large Grade A eggs, Kroger crescent or cinnamon rolls, Sunny D (64 oz), and 2 ct grapefruit

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Ways to give in November: donate PJs!

Yesterday, I posted about some hot deals on holiday PJs right now (check out this post here for the details)!  If you’re looking for a way to give, consider donating some pajamas to needy children.  The Pajama Program delivers warm sleepwear and books to children in needYou can donate your new (tags must be attached) pajamas via the Great Sprout Tuck-In.  If you don’t have actual cash to spend on new pajamas, but you have Amazon gift cards you’ve earned through Swagbucks, you can purchase pajamas that will be shipped directly to The Pajama Program here on Amazon.

For other ideas on ways to give in November, click here.

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Deals on Christmas PJs!

When I was a kid, my siblings and I always had matching PJs for Christmas Eve. This is a tradition I have passed on to my own kids.

I’m so excited to see all of the awesome deals on holiday PJs already! If you want matching holiday PJs for your kids, here are a few deals you don’t want to miss!

Right now, Crazy 8 has holiday PJs for the ENTIRE family for just $7.99 each!  Shipping is a flat rate of $5 and there were also 20% off coupon codes in the November Parents magazine! Check out all of their cute holiday sleepwear here!

The “Jingle Deals” have started already at Gymboree this year!  The holiday PJs are priced at $15-20 each.  If you are a Gymboree Rewards member (it’s free to sign up), you can enter the code REWARDSCOF at check-out to get an additional 30% off your entire purchase (making the PJs just $10.50-14 each).  Plus, you will earn a $25 Gymbuck for every $50 you spend!  Shipping is a flat rate of $5.

Today (11/3) only, you can get 30% off your entire Old Navy online purchase when you enter the code ONWINTER at check-out.  Their PJs start at $10 ($7 after discount) and they have lots of cute prints!  Don’t forget to shop through Shop at Home to get an additional 4% cash back (plus a $5 bonus if you sign up for the first time here).  If you are not familiar with Shop at Home, check out this post here.  Shipping is a flat rate of $7.

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