Coupons in December Naturally Preferred Magazine

Don't forget to pick up the December issue of Naturally Preferred magazine in the natural foods section of Fred Meyer on your next shopping trip.  There are a few good manufacturer coupons inside that you can use at any retailer that accepts coupons.  Here's what you'll find:

Amy's Products (any), Save $1/2

Dr. Oetker Organics or Premium Organic Products, Save $1/2

Kashi Cracker (any), Save $1/1

Rescue Remedy, Save $1/1

Rescue Sleep, Save $2/1

Simply Organic Spices or Grinders, Save $1/2

If you like organic products, make sure to sign up for Rootstock Magazine here and receive $15 in Organic Valley Coupons.  It also comes with a cute children's poster and bumper sticker.  I received a second magazine a few days after receiving all this with even more coupons inside!

You can also print organic coupons from Mambo Sprouts here.

Quick: Print This $5 off Hallmark Coupon!

Go here and print a coupon for $5 off of any $5 or more purchase!  You can hit the back button to print two.  It is good until Chrismas Eve.  I'm sure this will go very quickly! 

Thanks Golden's Bargain Blog!

Make These Cookies with Cheap Skippy PB from Fred Meyer

I mentioned earlier that you can get Skippy Penut Butter for 49¢ at Fred Meyer through Saturday.  I decided to try a really easy penut butter cookie recipe I just found in Parents Magazine.  It is seriously the easiest recipe ever!

Easiest Penut Butter Cookie Recipe Ever:

Ingredients:

1 cup penut butter, smooth or chunky

1 cup sugar, plus more for rolling

1 egg

Instructions:

1.  Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Mix together penut butter, sugar, and egg in a large mixing bowl.

2.  Roll dough into 1 inch balls.  Put some sugar on a plate and roll balls in it to coat.

3.  Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

4.  Press each ball down with a fork to make a crisscross.

5.  Bake for 10 minutes.

How easy is that?  They taste pretty yummy too!

You can find out how to get Skippy for 49¢ and about todays one day sale at Fred Meyer here.

Recipe from December Supplement to Parents Magazine.

Free Veria Relaxation Pack

This sounds interesting.  Sign up for a Veria 30-min relaxation pack here and you will receive the following:

• A luxurious self-pampering guide
• A soothing spa-quality bath salt recipe
• Two free samples of premium Chandra facial moisturizer
• Exclusive discount of up to 50% on select Veria products

Thanks Northwest Coupon Lady!

Free Shipping Day December 17th

I always try to buy my online items when free shipping is offered.  Well, I just found out that on December 17th many stores will be participating in FREE SHIPPING DAY with delivery by Christmas eve!  This will be great for those last minute gifts.  Some of the many stores that will be participating include Aeropostale, Babies R Us, Borders, Dell, Godiva, JC Penney, Macy's, Toys R Us and many more. Go here to see particiapating stores.

Don't forget to order through cash back sites like Ebates, Mr. Rebates, or ShopAtHome!

Thanks Moms Need to Know!

Click To Donate A Cup Of Food

I encourage everyone to checkout The Hunger Site.  By simply going to the site and clicking on the yellow tab you will provide a cup to someone in need.  You can do this everyday, no strings attached. 

This is directly from the site:  The Hunger Site was founded to focus the power of the Internet on a specific humanitarian need: the eradication of world hunger. Since its launch in June 1999, the site has established itself as a leader in online activism, helping to feed the world's hungry. On average, over 220,000 individuals from around the world visit the site each day to click the yellow "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button. To date, more than 300 million visitors have given more than 657 million cups of staple food.

Just go here, click, and add it to your favorites tab!

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Hot One Day Sale At Fred Meyer Today

There is a hot one day sale at Fred Meyer today, December 4th, advertised in my local paper:

130 Kelloggs's and Kebbler Products 1/2 Off! 

You can stack manufacturer coupons for even greater savings. 

Prices will vary and all aren't listed, but here's some links to manufacturer coupons:

Kellogg's cereal here and here:

You will find all of the coupons below here:

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Bars: 75¢/1

Kellogg's Special K: $1/1

Kellogg's All Bran Crackers $1.50/1

Keebler Wheatables: $1.50/1

Keebler Flipsites: $1/1

Special K Crackers: $1/1

Rice Krispies Treats: $1/2

Other sale Prices Through Sunday:

Banquet Pot Pies: 5/$1 with in ad coupon

Nalley Chili with Beans: 3/$1 with in ad coupon

Hershey's Holiday Miniatures or Jingles: $2.38 with in ad coupon

Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.39

Italian Bread: 99¢

Satsuma Mandarains 3lb bag 2/$5

Kraft Shredded Cheese: 4/$5

Use $1/2 from 11/15 RP

Final Price: 75¢ each!

Friday and Saturday Only:

2 Day Savings Certificate: (excludes food)

Save $10 when you purchase $50 or more

Save $20 when you purchase $100 or more

Save $30 when you spend $150 or more

Below are from the weekly deals:

These prices are good through Saturday:

Skippy Penut Butter: 99¢ with in ad coupon

Use 50¢/1 from 11/15 RP

Final Price: 49¢

Sun Laundry Detergent: 3/$5 with in ad coupon

Use 50¢/1 from 11/8 RP

Final Price: $1.16 each

Wesson Oil 48 oz: $1.99 with in ad coupon

Use 50¢/1 here

Final Price: $1.49 each

*Out at my store, got a raincheck!

For even more Fred Meyer deals click here!

Get Huggies for $5.49 at Safeway

You can get Huggies Overnites diapers for $5.49 at Safeway right now. Here's how:

Huggies Overnites: $9.99
Use $1/1 Cellfire Coupon here
Use $1.50/1 Shortcuts Coupon here
Use $2 printable that was recently available or
Use $2 coupon from home mailer
Final Price: $5.49

Get additional savings with Caregiver's Market Place here.  Final Price will be $4.74!

 Thanks to Frugal Chic Living for this deal!

My Walgreens Trip

I wanted to post some more of my savings at Walgreens this week.  I love it when I can roll Register Rewards and save money.  Unfortunately the deals I have done this week haven't been my best, but I've still managed to save quite a bit of money.  Here's how they worked out:

Transaction #1

Glade Sense & Spray: $1.99 OOP

Revlon Tweezers: $3.99 OOP (Reg. $12.99!)

Candle: 32¢

Used $5.00 Register Reward

Total OOP: $2.21 with tax

Earned: $2 Register Reward

Transaction #2

Complete Multi-Purpose: $6.99 OOP

Cookie Cutter: 34¢

Used $2 Register Reward from previous transaction

Total OOP: $6.12 with tax

Earned $8 Register Reward

Transaction #3

Oral B Floss: $4 OOP

Quaker Granola Bars: $4 OOP

Febreze: $1.50 OOP

Goody Hair Ties: $2 OOP

Cookie Cutter: 34¢ (filler)

Used $8 RR from previous transacton

Total OOP: $3.77

Earned: $7 in Register Rewards

Total OOP Spent: $12.10

Total after Register Rewards: $5.10

Amount Saved: $54.38

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens read my 101 here.

For more information on these deals go here and here.

On a sidenote, do you ever feel like a criminal for rolling Register Rewards at Walgreens?  Generally, my experiences are good.  But, occassionally I run into rude cashiers that make me question whether doing so is really worth it. I had one such cashier this week, and this happens from time to time.

Of course when I review my saving the answer is clear, so I will continue to roll those Register Rewards.  And, fortunately most cashiers are friendly and helpful.

Walmart Samples: Benefiber and More

Walmart has lots of samples available, including a few new ones:

Benefiber Orange here

Huggies Little Movers here

Pampers Extra Protection Diapers here

Tampax Pearl here

Prilosec OTC here

Always Infinity here

I always say that samples are like Christmas for mom year round!

Papa Johns: 100% Donation to Families of Lakewood Tragedy

There will be a great reason to order pizza next week!  According to Angela, at The Coupon Project, on December 8th and 9th, Papa John's franchises of Western Washington will be donating 100% of their profits to the families of the four Lakewood police officers who were killed this past weekend.  This sounds like a great way to support the families of this horrible tragedy.  For more information check out her post here.

Free 2010 Calendar from Pillsbury

Pillsbury is offering a free 2010 calender.  Just sign up for their weekly newletter  here.

  It will arrive in 6-8 weeks.

Thanks Freebie Blogger!

Free Photo Cards Code Still Works

This is for all of you procrastinators: If you didn't get around to ordering your 50 free Photocards from SeeHere.com , the promo code is still working! I didn't try it because I had already ordered my cards, but when I found out the code was still working I decided to give it a try.  Well, it worked!  Go here and log in or register, order 50 4x8 photocards, and use the promo code newbaby at checkout.  You will pay just $3.19 for shipping!  Thanks NWA Deals!

Target: $5 Off 4 Packages of Kellogg's Cereal!

Update: I found out that the Kellogg's coupon is a manufacturer coupon, so it can't be stacked!  Darn, but that does mean you should be able to use it at any store!

I noticed that Target has some generous new printable coupons available on their website, including one for $5 off of 4 boxes of Kellogg's cereal!  Stack it with Kellogg's manufacturer coupons and that should make some for some inexpensive cereal, especially if it goes on sale.  You can get Target printable coupons here, and multiple Kellogg's coupons here and  here.  There are some other great printable Target coupons you can stack with manufacturer coupons, including:

• $1/2 3-ct.  Secret Popcorn (stack w/ MF coupon from 11/8 SS)
• 50¢/1 Argo Corn Starch (stack w/ MF from 11/8 SS)
• $1/2 StarKist® Pouch Products (stack w/printable here)
• $1/2 Coffee-Mate Flavored Creamers, Liquid or Powder (stack w/printable here)
• $1/2 Coffee-Mate Unflavored Creamers, Liquid or Powder (stack w/printable here)
• $1/3 Keebler® Cookies (stack w/peelies on pkg)

I also noticed that Pepsi 12 pk. cans are on sale for 4/$12, stack with this $1/1 Target printable to make them $2 each.  Great Price!

You can print 2 coupons on each computer now.

Parent's Choice Formula Sample

It took about 8 weeks, but I finally got my sample of Parent's Choice Formula in the mail this week!  I'm nursing my baby, but I occassionally mix some formula with cereal, so I like to have some on hand.  If you would like to request a sample of Parent's Choice Formula go here.  You have the option of Milk Based, Immune Support or Gentle.

April Shower's Blog Design Giveaway!

I've mentioned before that I could use a makeover, well I just found this:


 
April Showers Blog Design is having a HUGE giveaway and celebrating her OPEN waiting list that starts January 1st! April not only does blogs - but also invitations, announcements, calendars, cards, business cards, custom illustrations, and so much more! Just by pasting this paragraph on my blog I'm a winner! www.aprilshowersblogdesign.com/.

Local Toy Drives

There have been so many great prices on toys this year!  It gives us deal seekers a wonderful opportunity to share the fruits of our coupon clipping labors with those in need.  I hate to think of any kids not getting to enjoy the holidays, so I decided to list some local toy donation sites and opportunities!

Seattle Seahawks Charity Toy Drive:  Several Seattle professional athletes have teamed with Westfield Southcenter, Fed Ex Office and Octagon Football to host the 2009 Seattle Seahawks Players Toy Drive benefiting Seattle Children’s Hospital.  It is being held on December 14th from 6pm to 8pm at the Westfield Southcenter Mall.

The 4th Annual Great Toy Drive is being held through December 13th and is sponsored by KING 5 News, Regence Blue Shield of Washington, McLendon's Harware and the Boys and Girls Club.  For more information go here. 

Quatlity Inn & Suites Seattle Center is hosting a toy drive December 3rd and 10th.  All toys are given to Toys for Tots and the Boys and Girls Club.  You get a free Santa photo when you donate.  More information is available here.


Sleep Country's Secret Santa Toy Drive is going on now until December 13th also.  This toy drive is benefiting local foster children.  For more information on this toy drive go here.

US Army Toy Drive has multiple drop off locations in  the Puget Sound Region that you can find here.  This toy drive is also benefiting Children's Hospital.

I'm sure this is just a drop in the bucket of donation opportunities out there.  I know many local churches and community centers are collecting toys as well.  Secret Santa.org  also has a directory that you can enter your zip code into to find a toy drive near you.

Albertsons Deals 12/2 - 12/8

Thanks goes to Jane, at All Together Beautiful for all her hard work compiling all of the Albertsons Deals for December 2nd - 8th!  She posts weekly for The Grocery Gathering at BeCentsAble.com.

Current Catalina Deals/Promotion:

-Get a catalina coupon for a FREE Red box movie rental wyb 1 package of Kraft Singles and 2 Cans of Campbells Tomato Soup-Exp. 1/03/10

-Get a catalina coupon for a FREE Red box movie rental wyb 2 Lunchables Lunch Creations with Water, Exp. 12/18/09

Lingo Definitions:
BOGO or B1G1-Buy one get one free
Peelie-Coupons on package
WYB-When you Buy Exp-Expires
MIR-Mail in Rebate
Catalina-Thin paper coupons that print at register
OYNO-On your next order IP-Internet Printable Coupon

Meat:
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, $1.79 per #, frozen in 3# bags (In-Store Coupon)
BOGO FREE Meat Sale

Produce:
California Navel Oranges, Braburn apples, Camo Apples or Gala Apples 68 cents per #
Roma Tomatoes $1 per #
Hass Avocados $1 ea.
Red or Green Leaf Lettuce $1 ea.
Bunch of Broccoli $1 per #
Baby Cut Carrots 1 # bag $1
2 ct. Green Onions or 16 oz. Radishes $1
Yellow Onions 3# Bag $1
Cucumbers 69 cents per #
Red Grapefruit 69 cents per #
Anjou, Red Anjou or Bosc Pears, $1.29 per #

Dairy:
Coffee Mate $1.69, Use this $1/1 Printable

$1 Deals:
Hamburger and Tuna Helper
Bumblebee Solid White Tuna

In-Ad coupons:
Nestle Morsels Chips $1.69 Use this $1/1 coupon, limit 3
Shoppers Value Mac and Cheese 29 cents ea, limit 8
Yoplait Yogurt, 39 cents ea, limit 9
Dr. Pepper 12 pack, $2.99, limit 4
Freschetta Pizza $3.99, limit 8
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, $1.79 per #, frozen in 3# bags
Extra Jumbo Shrimp $5.99 per #, frozen in 2# bags. limit 2

Other:
Lean Pockets $1.88 ea. Selected Varieties
Coca-Cola, Pepsi and 7-UP soft drink Buy 3 and Get $1 off instantly, Buy 6 Get $2 off instantly, Buy 9 Get $3 off Instantl.
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Mix and Match Sale: Thanks Frugal Chic Living for this deals list on the mix and match sale!

All items are $1.50 for every 4 you buy...
Banana Nut Cheerios, $1.50 each
-$1.00 off Printable Coupon  (IE Link) or (FF Link)
=$0.50

Honey Nut Cheerios or Cookie Crisp, $1.50
-$1.00/2 here or from 11/8 SmartSource)
=$2.00 for 2 boxes ($1.00 each)

Cocoa Puffs, $1.50
-$0.75 off Printable Coupon
=$0.75

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, $1.50
-$0.50/2 Printable Coupon
=$2.50 for 2 boxes ($1.25 each)

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P&G Promotion:

Buy $20 worth of participating products and get $5 off your next purchase and 5 FREE Redbox Movie Rentals. Click HERE for info from Frugal Chic Living.

Thanks again Jane!  If you find any other great deals at Albertson's this week please leave me a comment!

Wordless Wednesday

I've noticed that a lot of bloggers do "Wordless Wednesday," so I thought that I would participate this week, but add a few words (can't help myself!)  This is a picture of my baby on Thanksgiving.  Notice the drool running down her face before dinner?   I would like to thank my friend Susan for cooking a delicious turkey!

Free Reusable Bag from Aveeno

Aveeno is offering a free reusable tote bag from Martha Stewart while supplies last.  It's an $8 value!  You can get yours here!  Remember, both Target and Fred Meyer offer 5¢ bag refunds when you bring your own reusable bags!

Thanks Freebie Blogger!

Load Your eCoupons!

It's a new month, so don't forget to reload your grocery loyalty cards with eCoupons!  If you are new to using eCoupons start here.  I explain how you can load your Fred Meyer loyalty cards there also, even though the option isn't listed on the eCoupon sites.  Here's some of what's currently available (just click on the link to get your coupons):

Cellfire.com

BC Cookie Mix & Frosting Save $1

BC Frosting Save $.50

Bisquick® Save $.60

LEAN POCKETS Save $.55

Select GladWare® Save $.50

Purina® Wet Dog Food Save $.5

Purina® Wet Dog Food Save $.50

TIDY CATS® Litter Save $1

Huggies® Diapers Save $1

KOTEX® Brand Save $1

Shortcuts.com

Fiber One Muffin Mix Save 50¢

Frozen Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls Save 75¢

Romano's Macaroni Grill® Restaurant Favorites Save $1.00

Wolfgang Puck® Organic Soup, Organic Broth or Stock Save $1.00

HUGGIES® Diapers Save $1.50

PULL-UPS® Training Pants (Jumbo Pack or larger) Save $1.00

P&G eSaver

Always ONE Dri-Liners 30-50ct, Get ONE Free

Luvs Diapers Save $1.75

Tide To Go Save 50¢

Pampers Diapers Save $1.00

Pampers Under Jams Nightwear Save $1.00

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner Save $1

Tide To Go Save 50¢

Tide Powder Save $1.00

Just remember you can stack these with manufacturer paper coupons for even greater savings.  There are lots more coupons at each of these sites, and coupon offers do vary from store to store.

Happy Couponing!


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New Month, New Printable Coupons

There are some nice new printable coupons aviailable at both Coupons.com and SmartSource.com.  I've listed some of my favorites below.

Coupons.com

Bagel Bites: Save $1/1

Muir Glen: Save $1/1

Progresso Soups: Save $1.10/3

Ghirardelli: Save $1/3

Ghirardelli Seasonal Products: Save $1/2

Quaker Oatmeal Pancake Mix: Save $1/1

ReNu MultiPlus Solution: Save $1/1

Talkin' Sid the Science Kid: Save $3

Rite Aid: Save $5 on $25 purchase

Smartsource.com

Idahoan Potatoes: Save 40¢/1

Bisquick: Save 60¢/1

Fisher Product: Save $1/1

Pompeain Red Vinegar: Save 50¢/1

Rite Aid: Save $5 on $25 purchase

Some go fast, so if you see any you like make sure to print them soon.

Walgreens Mid Week Ad

Walgreens has a new ad coming out tomorrow.  I was in the store today, saw it, but neglected to pick one up! You can check out the new deals here though!  Thanks All Together Beautiful!

You can also check out some additional savings this week at Walgreens here.  Thanks Golden's Bargain Blog!

99% Savings With Safeway Catalinas

Ground Beef: 8 lbs at $1.59/lb

Diet Mt. Dew: $1.25 when you buy 4

Potatoes 10 lbs for $1.38

61¢ OOP Today!

I paid 61¢ out of pocket today for all this today using the $19 in catalinas that I received last week!  I was happy because I didn't have to use any other coupons!  My total savings was $34.65!

Catalina Savings

Total Savings

I've haven't shopped at Safeway much in the past several years, because their prices seem higher than other grocers, but I had to take advantage of this deal!

Huggies Enjoy The Ride Points

I haven't talked about Huggies Enjoy the Ride rewards program for awhile, because I've been to busy to check it out myself! There are lots of new points and new prizes to be won. They have made it easier to enter points, so you can copy and paste them.  Here are some new codes thanks to Heather, at Freebies 4 Mom:


BCSQDDNXQFBBPGB (5 pts. expires 2/28/10)
BCFRHSDWLPXFPGB (1 pt)
BCJHPHBTLLKDPGB (1 pt)
BCMJGGKLMJKJPGB (1 pt)
BCNTPWXTNLXKPGB (1 pt)
BCWPP SDLLF SFPGB (5 pts)
TPJNG DZCQB HGPGB (5 pts)

BCRXS LGWCN NKPGB (5 pts)
BCCBD JBCTB HFPGB (1 pt)
BCDXM ZPMFW SQPGB (1 pt)
BCCHZ WFLLX GGPGB (1 pt)

Go here to sign up or enter your points. See Heather's post at Freebies 4 Mom here for more information and to get more points !

I also recommend signing up with all of major diaper clubs if you have little ones in diapers (here).  I have received lots of high value coupons this way.  I am still waiting to use my $5 off Luvs Diapers coupon I received in the mail several weeks ago! 

Cheap Toys At Fred Meyer Through Saturday

I took advantage of some of the great toy deals going on right now Fred Meyer.  One will be a gift for my youngest daughter, and the other will make a good toy donation for the holidays.

Musical Sit & Spin: $ 5.29 before tax!

Sale Price: $16.99

Use 10% off store coupon

Use $10 off coupon here

Final: $5.21

Explore 'N Grow: $8.49

Sale Price: $14.99

Use 10% store coupon

Use $5 off coupon here

Final: $8.49

Sleep Country USA is currently collecting unwrapped Christmas toys for Northwest foster children through December 13th at their stores.  If you would like to help a local foster child, you can find out more information about it here.

You can see the other toy deals at Fred Meyer this week here. 

Ginger Bread Houses at Lowes Build & Grow Clinic

This sounds like fun!  This weekend Lowe's is having a Build and Grow Clinic to make Ginger Bread Houses.  It will be held Saturday December 5th from 10am to 11am.  You must register here, and the first 50 kids to sign up at each store and show up will receive a kit, apron and goggles.  It is recommended for kids between the 1st and 5th grade.  My kids aren't in that age bracket, but if yours are, sign up now because it will probably go quickly!

If you miss this one, next week is Christmas ornaments!


Thanks Northwest Coupon Lady!

Free Redbox Rental Through Dec. 2nd

Redbox is offering another FREE movie rental code.  Just use the code SPNSV9 at check out to get a free movie.  This code is good through December 2nd!  If you can't make it today or tomorrow, Redbox rentals are only $1 a day!

Thanks Thrifty NW Mom!

Don't Throw Away Your Expired Coupons!

Don't you hate throwing away expired coupons?  I know I do, and I always have a ton at the end of the month!  Well, I recently found out that overseas military families can benefit from them, as they are able to use them at their commissaries for 6 months past the normal expiration date!  I'm sure most seasoned couponers are aware of this, but if this is news to you (like it was to me), you can get more information from the Krazy Coupon Lady's website here.   She has the lowdown on how to package them and where to send them to.

What a great way to help support out troops!

Week In Review: 11/22 - 11/28

As expected, after spending only $27 the previous week and eating out of the pantry, this week's bill was a bit steeper!  I needed to stock up on diapers and buy holiday food, and my spending amount definitely reflects this.  Here's a wrap-up of my weekly spending for Nov. 22 through Nov. 28.

Walgreens:

Purchased: 4 packs of diapers, 3 packs of gum, 2 Coffee-Mate Creamers

Amount Spent: $23.51 with tax

Adjusted with Caregivers Market Place Rebate: $19.76

Amount Saved: $29.93

Highlight: Diapers Average out to $4.25 each!

Safeway:

Purchased: 14 Can't Believe It's Not Butter

Spent: $13.86

Amount Saved: $28.00 and

Earned: $19 Off My Next Order Catalinas!

Highlight: $5.14 Money maker!

Fred Meyer:

Amount Spent: $35.45

Amount Saved: $33.84

*Two half gallons of ice cream not pictured.

Highlights: Meat marked down to $1.49 & had 55¢ off coupons,

Soy Sauce ended up being around $1 each after coupons, bacon was $1.75 each

after coupons!

Fred Meyer Transaction #2: (no picture taken)

Amount Spent: $12.00

Amount Saved: $14.50

Highlights: Had to buy some Thanksgiving fixings in a hurry, but I lucked out and didn't have to buy the turkey this year!

Total Savings this Week: $106.27 or 56%

and still have $19 in catalinas!

Free Chocolate & Bandaids At Walgreens

I made a quick trip to Walgreens today and scored a couple of freebies. 

Toblerone Chocolate: 2/$3.00

Used (2) $1/1 from 11/15 SS insert

Used (1) $1/2 from Wags December Coupon Book

Final Price: Free

Band-Aid Character Bandages: 2/$3

Used (1) $1.50 off coupon from Childrens Activity Book

Final Price: Free

Here are my complete transactions:

Transaction #1:

Complete Mulit-Purpose Solution: $6.99 after coupon

Plastic Cookie Cutter: 34¢ (filler)

Used $2 Register Reward from last week:

Total: $6.12 with tax

Earned an $8.00 Register Reward

Transaction #2

(2) Character Band-Aids: Free after coupon

(2) Toblereone Choclates: Free after coupon

Gillette Fusion Power Razor: $4.99 after coupon

Eyelash Curler: $2.99 after coupons (details below)

Cookie Cutter: 34¢ (filler I didn't need)

Used $8 Register Reward from previous transaction

Total: $1.68 after tax

Earned $5 in Register Reward

Total Out of Pocket after Register Rewards: $2.90!

Eyelash Curler: $4.99 (sale)

Used $1/1 from 11/15 SS insert

Used $1/1 from Wags Dec. coupon book

(I tried to use the $3 off from Dec coupon book, but casheir refused it.)

Final Price: $2.99

Go here to see how to get the rest of these deals!

Disney MP3 Player $7.99!

Amazon has a great deal on a Disney 512 Mix Stick Princess Flower MP3 Player here. It is only $7.99 plus shipping is FREE! List price is $49.99, so that is 84% off! Better hurry, there are only 10 left!
 
Details:

• Holds up to 120/8 hours of WMA music or 60 songs/4 hours of MP3 music.
• Has an 8 hour built in rechargeable battery.
• It Includes: Software CD, Stereo Earbuds, Lanyard w/ Safety Release.

 Thanks Saving and Giving!

$5 Bears from Build-a-Bear Workshop!

Build-A-Bear Workshop has several of their pre-stuffed animals for the special price of $5 for Cyber Monday. There is a limit of 5 here while supplies last!  You can get any of the following:

• High School Musical Bear 15 inch
• White Fluffy Puppy 16 inch
• Cuddly Hugs Teddy Pink 15 inch
• Cuddly Hugs Teddy Blue 15 inch
• Sparkly Snow Leopard 15 inch

Updated Promo Codes, Thanks to Maygan:
You can get $3 off of a purchase of $15 or more using promo code 091241.
Free Shipping for orders $35 and over using the promo code 94590.

You can also get free shipping on orders of $50 or more by entering the promo code 94476 at checkout!

Thanks STL Mommy!

Cyber Safety

Cyber Monday is here and hot deals are advertised everywhere.  I wanted to share a few tips to protect yourself while you do all of that fun and convenient shopping from home!

1. Make sure you are ordering from a secure site. Check the URL for “https” and look for a lock in the bottom right hand corner of the page.
2. If you have never heard of the store or the deal sounds too good to be true, check the Better Business Bureau website (here) before ordering.
3. Check the return policy and make sure you understand it before buying.  You don't want to get stuck with something you can't return!
4. Always keep a record of what you purchase.
5. Remember that debit cards aren’t protected under the Fair Credit Billing Act, so credit cards are the prefered method.  The max. liability with a credit card is $50, with a debit card it's up to $500!
6. Use a variety of search engines such as froogle.com and shopzilla.com to find the lowest prices and to make sure companies aren't just paying to have their sites listed in searches.
7. Privacy Rights Clearinghouse recommends that you print out a copy of the webpage describing the company, their portal address, phone number, and legal terms (including return policy).
8. The American Bar Association (Safeshopping.org) Suggests visiting sites with without revealing your identity through http://www.anonymizer.com/.
9. Avoid clicking on email links because these links could take you to a fake website that's set up for the sole purpose of stealing your credit card information. Instead, go directly to the real website by typing the URL in your internet browser.

Update: Check out some of the many great online deals at Maybe Frugal here!  Hope this helps and all you cyber shoppers find some great online deals out there!

Resources:
43folders.com/2005
7 Safe Online Credit Card Shopping Tips
By LaToya Irby, About.com Guide
Weekend Edition by Rachael Gallaher. www2.wnct.com
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