Free 2011 Oriental Trading Company calendar!

I have a daughter who loves all things crafty and unfortunately was “blessed” with a not so crafty mom.  I love Oriental Trading Company because they have lots of fun kid-friendly crafts and the prices are very affordable. 

Right now, you can get the 2011 calendar for FREE and includes lots of great coupons!  There are money saving coupons each month along with tips and idea starters.  I got one last year and loved it.  Request yours here before they’re gone!

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Weekend shopping deals wrap-up: Find the best deals all in one spot!

As we kick off the weekend, here are the best “deals” from my inbox. Whether you are shopping online or shopping in stores, there are some great deals!

Several merchants are still offering double cash back when you shop through Ebates (if you haven’t signed up yet, you can get a $5 bonus when you sign up here). If you are not familiar with Ebates, check out this post here to learn how it works.

Avon – Get free shipping on your order of $10 or more when you enter the code MISTLETOE at check-out. Check out all of their great stocking stuffers starting at just .89. Support Jessica, one of our readers, when you order through this link here.

Barnes & Noble – Save $10 off any online toy and game purchase of $19.95 or more when you use your MasterCard to pay and enter the code Y8V3U7F at check-out. Details are here. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 8% cash back! Click here to print a coupon for 25% off one item in store (expires 12/17).

Bath and Body Works – There are some great printable coupons for in store use:
*Click here to print this coupon ~ Get a free travel-sized item (up to a $5 value) with ANY purchase!
*Click here to print this coupon ~ Get a free item with any $10 purchase (up to a $13 value)
*Click here to print ~ Save 20% off your purchase of $25 or more

The coupons do specify that they can’t be combined with any other offers

Borders – Get 30% off one item when you use the code BAF6734H at check-out (expires 12/17/09). Get an additional 6% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Crazy 8 – Long sleeve tees are only $5 and sweaters are $15. Check out new markdowns and save up to 40% off. Get free shipping with a purchase of $75 or more when you enter the code C8HOLIDAY at check-out. Save $10 off a $50 purchase when you join their e-mail list. Earn $20 in Crazy Cash for every $40 you spend.

Eddie Bauer – Save 50% off denim and get free shipping on orders of $100 or more when you enter the code EBHOLIDAY at check-out. Shop through Ebates and get an additional 3% cash back.

Gap – Get 20% off your entire purchase when you enter the code GAP20 at check-out. Get free shipping on your purchase of $50 or more (includes other brands – Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Piperlime). Shop through Ebates and get an additional 2% cash back. Print a 20% off coupon for in store use here. Print a coupon for 20% off a $75 purchase at the outlet stores here.

Gymboree – Currently, the hoodies are the “Jingle Deals” item, so they are $12 with the instant 25% off promotion that is currently running. Plus, the gymmies deal is still going and they are priced at $15 and $20 each ($11.25/each after the instant 25% discount).

If you have a 20% off coupon, you will get them for $8.44/each (if you buy the ones priced at $15). Or, you can use the code 111F3V9UV080247 and get an additional 15% off if you don’t have any other codes (this is a “universal” code from the coupon that was in the 11-1 PG insert). This makes them $9.56/each!

There are currently 20% off coupons from home mailers and there are also coupons in the following magazines: Cookie Magazine (November issue, pg. 40), Parenting Magazine (November issue), Parenting the School Years, and Parenting the Younger Years. In addition, some malls are giving out the coupons when you go to have your picture taken with Santa.

You will earn a $25 Gymbuck for every $50 that you spend (this is after coupons and other discounts). Gymbucks redemption will begin on 1/14/2010. You also get free shipping!! (no minimum purchase requirements which is almost unheard of for Gymboree!)

Don’t forget to sign up for Gymboree Rewards here to earn money back on your purchases (it’s free!)

Hickory Farms – Get free shipping on ANY order when you enter the code SHIP09 at check-out. Get an additional 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Hooked On Phonics – Save an additional 50% off already marked down prices when you enter the code HOP50 at check-out (expires on 12/14/09). Don’t forget to shop through Swagbucks to earn additional bucks!

JC Penney – Check out hundreds of screenbusters online and doorbusters in store from 6 am to 1 pm today. Get free shipping on orders of $25 or more when you enter the code SHINE25 at check-out. Save $10 off a $10 purchase when you enter the code NICE4U at check-out. (Sadly, codes cannot be combined) Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 3% cash back. Print the following coupons for in store use here: $20 off a purchase of $100 or more, $15 off a purchase of $75 or more or $10 off a purchase of $50 or more.

Kohls – Check out over 250 Early Bird specials from 12 am-4 pm (EST) online and from 6 am-1 pm (in stores). Save an extra 15% on EVERYTHING when you enter the code EXTRA15OFF at check-out or save 20% on your purchase of $100 or more when you enter the code BUYSAVE20. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 4% cash back. Print your 15% off and 20% off coupons for in store use here. Earn $10 in Kohl’s cash for every $50 you spend in store or online (ends today).

Leap Frog – Save 30% off learning toys site-wide when you use the code MERRY10 at check-out (this ends today). You will also get free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Get 3.5% cash back when you shop through Ebates. Check out this post here for additional codes (some may no longer be working)

Old Navy – Get 20% off any Old Navy purchase (ends 12/15) when you enter the code ONSAVE20 at check-out. Get free shipping on your order of $50 or more (includes all of their brands – Athleta, Banana Republic, Gap, Piperlime). Get 10% cash back when you shop through Ebates! Today only (12/12), all Classic Women’s Fleece jackets will be priced at $5! You can also print a coupon here for $15 off a purchase of $75 or more.

Oriental Trading – Get free shipping on ANY order through December 17th when you enter the code WCX8770 at check-out. Dont’ forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 3% cash back.

Shade Clothing – Take an additional 25% off all sale items (ends 12/13) and get free shipping on ALL ORDERS!

The Children’s Place – Take an additional 30% off already marked down merchandise. Save an additional 15% off your online order when you enter the code GGAC9 at check-out (valid through 12/23). Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 3% cash back. Print a coupon for 15% off your total in store purchase here.

Savings Sunday and Jump Start your Cyber Monday!

Some Cyber Monday deals started today and other stores have extended their “Black Friday” promotions. Several merchants are still offering double cash back when you shop through Ebates. If you haven’t signed up for Ebates yet, you can get a $5 bonus when you sign up here. If you are not familiar with Ebates, check out this post here to learn how it works.

Here’s what I’ve seen so far (I will update as new deals come along):

Barnes & Noble – Save 25% off your online purchase when you pay with MasterCard and use the code P8UPY8R at check-out. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 8% cash back. Print a 25% off coupon for in store use (when you pay using a Mastercard) here. (expires 11/30)

Bath & Body Works – Buy 3 body care products, get 3 free (ends 11/29). If you are shopping online, use the code TENOFF for $10 off a $30 purchase (expires 11/29). Don’t forget to shop through Ebates for 3% cash back.

The following printable coupons are also available:
*Free travel-sized item (up to $5 value) with ANY purchase – click here to print

*Free Signature Collection travel-sized item (up to $5 value) with any purchase – click here to print

*Free item (up to $13 value) with any $10 purchase – click here to print

Gap – Save 50% off all women’s and men’s sweaters and 50% off all kids’ and baby cozy fleece styles through today. Take an additional 20% off your entire purchase using the code GAP20 at check-out (expires 12/15). Get free shipping on your purchase of $50 or more. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 10% cash back. Click here to print a coupon for 20% off your entire in store purchase.

Gymboree – The Gymboree Black Friday sale is continuing through tonight. It will automatically take 25% off your order. The Jingle Deals have changed: Microfleece tops & pants are $9 (including the instant 25% off).

There are currently 20% off coupons from home mailers and there are also coupons in the following magazines: Cookie Magazine (November issue, pg. 40), Parenting Magazine (November issue), Parenting the School Years, and Parenting the Younger Years. In addition, some malls are giving out the coupons when you go to have your picture taken with Santa.

If you are shopping online, you can enter the code 111F3V9UV080247 and get an additional 15% off if you don’t have any other codes (this is a “universal” code from the coupon that was in the 11-1 PG insert).

You will earn a $25 Gymbuck for every $50 that you spend (this is after coupons and other discounts). Gymbucks redemption will begin on 1/14/2010. You also get free shipping when you spend $100 or more (after all other discounts). Don’t forget to sign up for Gymboree Rewards here to earn money back on your purchases (it’s free!)

JC Penney – Check out over 30,000 Cyber Monday deals now plus get free shipping on your purchase of $25 or more using the code 25MERRY at check-out. Take 15% off your entire purchase when you enter the code PCTHANJC at check-out. Take 20% off a purchase of $100 or more when you enter the code CATHKSPC at check-out. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 3% cash back. Sign up for JCP Rewards here (it’s free) to earn rewards certificates!

Also, take 40% off original prices or 10% off sale prices on JCP.com and catalog orders through Friday, December 18th using the code MAGIC40 at check-out. Here’s the fine print: Does not apply to Value Right, 2/more, Combo, Online “outlet”, baby gear, cosmetics and fragrances, cookware, electronics, floor care, furniture & mattresses, kitchen electrics, personal care, Sephora, toys, watches, jewelry, Clarks, Easy Spirit, Levi’s, gift cards, online daily deals, services & service contracts, or in combination with any other discount (if anyone can figure out what it CAN be used on, let me know!)

Kohls – Buy more and save more on EVERYTHING – Take an extra 15% off any order using the code CYBER15 at check-out. Spend $75 or more and take an extra 15% off plus get free shipping using the code CYBER15 at check-out. Spend $100 or more and get an extra 20% off plus free shipping using the promo code CYBER20 at check-out. Earn $10 in Kohl’s cash for every $50 you spend. Get an additional 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Leap Frog – Save up to 75% off site wide through 11/30. Prices start at just $5! There are some great codes that you can use in this post here (including % off and free shipping codes). Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 3.5% cash back.

Macy’s – Check out the Cyber Monday Web-busters, save an additional 25% on clearance items (online only), and check out thousands of other sale items. Get free shipping on your purchase of $75 or more using the code CYBER at check-out. Shop through Ebates and get an additional 5% cash back. Print a savings pass for in store use here.

Oriental Trading Company – Get free shipping on ANY order during the Friends & Family sale (valid through 12/3). Enter the code WCX8726 at check-out. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 3% cash back.

Sears – Cyber Monday deals begin on Sunday at 8 p.m. CST. Get 15% off all appliances, 10% off vacuums & floor care, 50-60% off on sweaters and jeans, 60% off on fine jewelry, 40% off on toys, and many other deals. Check them out here. Save $5 on a $50 purchase when you enter the code SEARS5OFF50 at check-out. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Target – Get free shipping when you spend $50 on 125,000 select items and save 15% when you spend $125 on furniture updates. Don’t forget to check out the 75% off clearance section. Get 3% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

The Children’s Place – The Children’s Place has lots of great fall styles currently priced at $3.99 or less and you can take an additional 30% off already reduced merchandise. You can take an additional 15% off your total purchase price when you enter the code HHHA9 at check-out . Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 3% cash back (and a $5 bonus if you are signing up for the first time here!) Print a 15% off coupon for in store use here.

Victoria’s Secret – Get 20% off your entire order using the code VSSAVE20 at check-out. (ends Wednesday, excludes UGG, Australia, Frye, Miraculous Push Up Bra and 2009 Harlequin Fantasy Bra) Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 4% cash back.

Don’t miss out!

I just thought I would recap a few deals that you don’t want to miss out on:

*Diapers.com – great deals on diapers including $10 off your purchase of $49 or more and free shipping along with a $14.97 mail in rebate. Details are here.

*Fazolis – Get free spaghetti through 2/16. The details are here.

*JC Penney’s – Extra 20% off your purchase (can be used online or in store) – ends today! Click here for the details.

*Jack in the Box – free curly fries tomorrow (2/10) – click here for the details.

*Kroger – the “Daytona sale” continues through this week. Check out this post for coupon match-ups.

*McDonalds – BOGO free drinks from 2-5 pm Monday-Friday. Click here for the details.

*Oriental Trading Company – the $10 off a purchase of $10 or more promotion ends today. Get the details here.

*Target – free Ocean Spray juice, cheap yogurt, cheap Pop Tarts, and plenty of other deals (the Ocean Spray and yogurt coupons expire on Saturday). Click here for the details.

More freebies!

Thanks to IveBeenNaughty on NBBC for sharing this deal:

Free Scholastic Book when you try Pampers Easy Up or Kandoo products:
To Redeem your free book, simply mail one original UPC from any pampers Easy Ups or kandoo product along with your name, daytime phone number, email address and complete mailing address to Pampers Book Offer 557 Broadway, PO Box 771, New York NY 10012.

Book offer begins 1/28/09 and ends either when 2500 free books have been awarded or 5/31/09.

I believe this deal originated on SD:

ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY – free items, just pay shipping!
Oriental Trading Company offers $10 off $10 or more when you enter code AVA910 at checkout. Shipping starts at $6.99. (Thanks JennK1975)
Note: As you proceed through checkout, be sure to make sure the code AVA910 remains in box as the system seems to default to a different code which will not take $10 off $10.