A shopping enthusiast's guide to finding bargains, saving money and sharing favorite products
Monday, June 30, 2008
Free Cotton Shopping Bag from Cost Plus World Market
KFC - Enter for a Chance to Win Free Hot Wings!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Additional 40% off Clearance Items at The Disney Store (In-store only)
If you are a Disneyland annual passholder, you also will receive an extra 15% off when you show your card.
Finally, The Disney Store is giving away one free sheet of Wall-E stickers. I received them with my purchase, so am not sure if you can get them without. At any rate, it never hurts to ask!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Bargain Shopping at the Mall
Ann Taylor: Get 20% off your purchase with this printable coupon until June 29.
Bath & Body Works: Free Lip Favorite or Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel with any purchase. Get your coupon here. The store is also having their big semi-annual sale through June 29.
Express: Get $15 off a $30 purchase or $30 off a $75 purchase at Express and Express Men now through Sunday, June 29. Print the coupon here. (thanks to The Bargain Hunter)
Limited Too: Get 25% off your entire purchase through 7/21/08 here.
New York & Company: Get $30 off a purchase of $75 or more here.
Osh Kosh B'Gosh: Receive $10 off $50 or more with this coupon. They are also having a summer blowout sale with prices starting as low as $7.99.
The Limited: Take $20 off $60 or $30 off $100 here. They are also having a sale offering an additional 40% off sale/clearance items.
Sharper Image: Get $15 off a purchase of $75 or more here.
Victoria's Secret: Free full-size Secret Garden body scrub with any purchase here.
And after all the shopping, don't forget to grab a snack from the following:
Auntie Anne's: Get a free pretzel with this coupon (thanks to Money Saving Mom)
Dairy Queen: Get 2 blizzards for the price of one when you sign-up for their e-mail newsletter.
Orange Julius: Sign-up for their e-mail newsletter and receive a free 20 oz. smoothie with the purchase of another smoothie.
Happy shopping!
Free download of "Women & Money" by Suze Orman
"Money maven Suze Orman's latest book, Women & Money addresses the complicated (and often dysfunctional) relationship women have with personal finance. Orman's direct, non-condescending style is perfect for this subject matter--she begins with the premise that "Women can invest, save, and handle debt as well and skillfully as any man" and then tackles the important question--"So why don't they?" Designed to educate and inspire, Women & Money also offers a "Save Yourself Plan," a five-month program that "delivers genuine long-term financial security." Want to know more? Watch a video message from Suze below, and take a gander at the first chapter of Women & Money--you'll be "controlling your destiny" in no time. --Daphne Durham"
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Free "Chilosa" Tank Top at Wet Seal
"Chilosa describes a female who is sassy, classy, spicy and feisty. She may be the girl next door, but she's also fun and fearless, with an independent spirit and deep sense of inner confidence. This term was coined by the group Prima J." |
Thanks to The Green Stew for the tip!
HUGE Swimsuit Sale at Newport News!
In case you missed the sale the first time around or just need some extra swimsuits, check out this great sale on clearance items at Newport News. Separates are as low as $1.99, bikinis start at $2.99 and swimsuits are $7.99 - $24.99. Some sizes are limited, but if it's your size, you're in luck! Use promo code 635 for an extra 20% off and promo code L38 for free shipping. Hurry as the quantities go fast - I put something in my shopping cart and in a matter of seconds it was out of stock!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
50% off Clearance Costume Items at Buycostumes.com
Enter promo code off50 and get an additional 50% off clearance and blowout prices only. I found a cute Tinkerbell costume for $12.99 (with discount it will be $6.50) and this cute Eyore costume for $7.99 (with discount, a whopping $4). This discount also applies to clearance party supplies and decorations - there are lots of Halloween, Easter and Christmas themed napkins, party favors, invitations and plates. I also saw some Bratz party plates and napkins.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ralph's New Coupon Policy
Beauty Tuesday - Free MAC Lipstick (California residents only)
MAC lipstick is offering a FREE, full-size limited-edition California Dreamin' lipstick for all California residents. Click on the details here. Note: you have to go to an actual MAC store as this offer is not valid at department stores. (thanks to My Bargain Buddy for the tip)
Free Movie Ticket to "Big Screen Safari" by National Geographic Kids (Select Cities)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
$10 Gas Card with Purchase at Smart & Final - ENDS JUNE 24!
Top 6 Gas Rebate Cards
Friday, June 20, 2008
2 FREE Tacos from Jack in The Box with Gas Receipt - June 26, 2008 Only
On Thursday, June 26, Jack in the Box will give you 2 free tacos when you show any gas receipt. For details and participating locations, click on their website here. Hopefully there is a Jack in the Box near you so that you don't have to spend any more gas to get there!
Fire Up the Grill with a $6 off coupon for Pork - The Other White Meat
Use the following coupons to make this deal even better:
- $2 off any Kingsford Charcoal at Meals Together (Note: you must register first for free, then you will receive an offer to print the coupon)
- $1 off KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce here
- $1 off Glad trash bags here
Thursday, June 19, 2008
$10 Gas Card with Signature Oil Change at Jiffy Lube
Update: Use the following coupons for $5-$7 off your oil change (thanks to Denise at The Centsible Sawyer)
- Use this coupon for $5 off
- If you live in Central or Northern California - Use this coupon for $7 off
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Games Under $10 at Barnes and Noble
- High School Musical 2 DVD Game for $6.23 (reg. $24.95). Great gift for preteens! Thanks to My Bargain Buddy!
- Spiderman DVD Blast for $4.99 (reg. $19.99)
- Sorry: Spiderman Edition for $6.48 (reg. $25.95)
- I Never Forget a Face Memory Game for $9.80 (reg. $14)
- Spiderman Ultimate Power Game for $7.47 (reg. $14.95)
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Beauty Tuesday - Fabulous Freebies from Amazon, Ambi Skincare and E.L.F.
I love beauty products! If you do too, here are some good buys this week:
Amazon.com - Purchase $25 worth of beauty products from Amazon.com and get $19.80 back. Special thanks to Want Not for this awesome deal. According to Want Not, you must buy $25 or more in beauty products from a single seller that will also come with a free subscription to US Weekly. Send in a rebate form so that instead of the magazine subscription, you get the retail value back of $19.80.
Ambi Skincare - Sign up to receive your free samples of AMBI® EVEN & CLEAR™ Exfoliating Wash and AMBI® EVEN & CLEAR™ Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30 along with a $1.00 off coupon, which can be used for any AMBI® Skincare product (except Specialty Bars). Both samples and a coupon will be sent via U.S. Postal Service to arrive in 4-5 weeks.
The AMBI® EVEN & CLEAR™ line was designed to help keep skin clear and even-toned, especially for the skincare needs of women of African, Latin, and South Asian heritage.
E.L.F.- Enjoy a free one-year subscription to Lucky Magazine with your purchase of $20 or more ($9.99 value).
Free entree at P.F. Chang's Restaurant with Sign-up - Southern Californians only
Monday, June 16, 2008
Rite-Aid Rebates for Week of June 15, 2008 - FREE Shampoo and Toothpaste for $0.49 cents!
Buy 1 Colgate Toothpaste (either Sensitive or Total Advanced) at $2.99
- Use $1.50 off coupon for Total Advanced from Sunday coupons
- Get rebate of $1
Total after coupons and rebate: $0.49
Buy 1 Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship Shampoo or Conditioner at $2.99
- Use $1 off coupon from Sunday coupons
- Get rebate of $2.99
Total after coupons and rebate: profit of $1
Buy 1 Organix Shampoo or Conditioner at $5.49
- Get rebate of $5.49
Total after rebate: FREE
Today I spent $9.92 (includes tax) for all 3 items and will get back $9.48!
And wait, this deal is even sweeter because you can get a full rebate for buying Organix shampoo or Conditioner. I saw the hang tag on the shampoo I purchased, but no form. I discovered on Organixhair.com that you can request a rebate through the help of their third party marketing company by filling out the form here. Just note that it will take 10-12 weeks to get your rebate. Also check out this blog, Handprints on the Wall for more details about the rebate. According to Handprints on the Wall, the terms of the rebate are as follows:
BUY: Any Organix Shampoo or Conditioner
SEND: Cash Register receipt dated 1/1/08- 7/31/08 with the purchase price of the time, date and retail store name circled and a completed certificate (the form on the bottle, online, or via telephone).
RECEIVE: up to $6.99 Cash Refund
SEND TO: VOGI- Rebate/Universal, P.O. Box 222510, Hollywood, Florida 33022-2510
One request per household. Submission must be received by 8/15/08.
If I get my rebate, I will make a small profit of about $3.99 ($9.48-$5.49). I know some people were having trouble getting their rebate check, but I've figured I've got nothing to lose - only a profit to gain!And just FYI, getting rebates from Rite-Aid is very easy - you can do it all online without turning in a receipt. I've done it before, and received my rebates within 4 weeks.
Happy shopping at Rite-Aid this week!
$10 Promo Certificate for Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse Fathers Day Certificate Request
2202 N. West Shore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
All requests must be received by 07/05/2008 and certificates must be redeemed by 07/20/2008. Limit: One (1) per envelope. One (1) request per day.
Click here for the official rules and regulations. Just FYI, you do not need to send in the online form or use an activation code. The rules are all spelled out on their website.
Can you just feel your mouth watering already for a juicy piece of steak?!!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
CVS Scenarios for Week of 6/15/08
Note: I edited the first scenario as you actually get $5 when you buy $10 worth of selected candy. I apologize to everyone for the mistake - I'm getting old (today is my birthday)! Thanks to "growyourown" for alerting me to the error - I'm the dense one!!
Transaction #1 - Candy Fix
Buy two $5 Gold Emblem Candy (Jumbo 40% Bag) = $10
Use $3 off $10 CVS coupon (when you swipe your card at the store)
Use $1 off Gold Emblem Candy (when you swipe your card at the store)
Subtotal: $10
Less coupons: $4
Total: $6 plus tax
Earn $5 ECBs (Buy $10 worth of candy get $5 ECBs)
Transaction #2 - Cheap Mani/Pedi
Buy two Sally Hansen Color Quik Pen at $7.99 = $15.98
Use $3 off two Sally Hansen products from Reinventing Beauty Magazine
Subtotal: $15.98
Less coupons: $3
Total: $12.98
Earn $10 ECBS (Earn $5 ECBs for each Quik Pen)
Transaction #3 - Alleviate Those Allergies
Buy 2 Alavert at $6.99 = $13.98 (earns $5 ECBs)
Use 2 (two) $4 off Alavert coupons here ($8 total in coupons)
Total = $5.98
Earn $5 ECBs
Transaction #4 - Time for Tylenol
Buy 1 Tylenol at $4.49 each
Use $1 off Tylenol coupon here
Total = $3.49
Earn $2 ECBs
Also check out The "Cents"ible Sawyer for her scenarios for the week.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Shopping for the Kids - Summer Sales at Disney, Janie & Jack and Crazy 8's
Janie & Jack - Save up to 60% off with their annual Season Finale sale here. I wait with bated breath for this sale every year because this is usually the only time I can afford their clothing for my daughter! If you like/love Janie & Jack, shop online or head over to the store now!
Crazy 8 - The more affordable brand of the Gym-Mark Corporation (Gymboree, Janie & Jack) is also having a semi-annual sale with prices starting as low as $1.99 for leggings, $4.99 for tees, and $6.99 for bathing suits.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Great Find: Coca-Cola Brand Coupons at Ralph's
I hardly ever find coupons for Coca-Cola brand products, but today I found a goldmine in the soda section at Ralph's! On specially marked 12 packs of Coca-Cola products, there are booklets of coupons entitled "Bring Home the World, Bring Home Great Savings, Savings of Over $32." The coupons are only valid at Ralph's and expire 9/1/08. The coupons include:
- Get a FREE 2 Liter bottle of Coca-Cola Zero with any 4 Coca Cola 2 Liter bottles
- $1.50 off any 3 Coke 12 packs
- Get one (1) 32 oz. of Powerade free when you buy 3
- Save $1.00 off a 24 pack of Dasani
- $.50 off a 200 oz. Coca-Cola
- $1.00 off a 6-pack of Evian
- $0.50 cents off a 2 Liter bottle of Nestea
- 7 Day pass to 24 Hour Fitness
- Dasani Water (24 pack) is on sale for $4.99. Use the $1 coupon, less $1 for doubling and your grand total will be $2.99 (plus CRV)
- Coca-Cola, Diet Coke or Coke Zero 12 packs are 2 for $8. Pick up another at $4 for a total of $12. Use the $1.50 coupon, less $1 for doubling and pay $9.50 (approximately $3.17 per pack).
Macy's $10 off $25 on Sale or Clearance Items - HURRY!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Primigi Shoes Up to 70% at Amazon.com (select styles)
I personally love Primigi shoes for their stylish designs; my daughter loves them for their comfort. She never, ever complains that these shoes hurt her little feet, and she can run in them forever! The designers at Primigi truly pay attention to the anatomical conformation of every shoe to ensure that they are durable, flexible, light-weight, well-aired and comfortable. This is why they are expensive - but now with this sale, you can get a great deal for a high quality pair of shoes.
To check out the sale, click on the Amazon link to your right, enter Primigi and sort from from low to high prices. Happy shopping!
Beauty Tuesday - Free sample from Kiehls, Nail Polish from Ulta and Clinique Mascara
Ulta - Sign-up for their e-mail newsletter here and receive a coupon for a free Ulta brand nail polish (valued at $5.00) with any Ulta purchase.
Clinque - Get a free mini Lash Power Mascara when you download their Bridal Beauty Countdown. Just remember that clicking on the free mascara icon alone won't do anything - you must download one of the three options. Once you do, go to whatever option you selected, click on it, and the offer will come up. By the way, good luck to all brides-to-be!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Huge 60% off Sale at Hanna Andersson!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Freebies for the Day - Offers from Kraft Vending, Alaway, No Yolks and more!
- Free flashlight pedometer, Mini Oreo cookie jar, Mr. Peanut hat, or cuphold organizer from Kraft Vending Promotions when you purchase selected vending machine snacks. For more details, check it out here. Requests must be received by 12/31/08.
- Free sample of Alaway Eye Drops and $3 coupon here
- Free Fifi and the Flowertots sampler DVD here. Features an episode and sing-a-long songs for toddlers. To learn more about the show, click here.
- Free recipe pamphlets using NO YOLKS & WACKY MAC and $1 off coupon here
- Free coffee sample from Batian Peak here
Saturday, June 7, 2008
FREE 8x10 Print from Snapfish - HURRY TODAY ONLY!
Free movie screening of Hancock, starring Will Smith - Select cities
Free screening of Hancock starring Will Smith via Entertainment Weekly. Select cities include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington DC. Click on the details here. This is an action/comedy movie featuring Smith as a nontraditional slacker superhero. Check out the trailer here - it looks awesome! If you get tickets, this would be a fun date night! Good luck!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Looking for More Free Samples? Check Out StartSampling.com
If you want to watch the entire segment that was on The Today Show, click here and scroll through the video section to "Get What You Want for Free." The bit on StartSampling.com is at the end of the video.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Giving "Tanks" Offers from Retailers & Companies - Free Gas With Purchase Finds
Ever since Sears announced their gas card promotion this week, I wanted to find out what other retailers or companies were jumping on the bandwagon as well to help fellow consumers. So after a furious internet search, I found a few more "free-gas-with-purchase" opportunities. (Special thanks to The Consumerist for some of the tips). Most of these deals are for the month of June, so act fast if you are interested.
- Callaway Golf Clubs is offering a $50-$100 American Express Gas Card with the purchase of certain drivers including: FT-i = $100 card; a FT-5= $75 card; or the Hyper X = $50 card. Offer ends 07/15/2008. Click here for details and redemption form.
- Choice Hotels (Comfort Inn, Clarion and Sleep Inn) is offering a $50 gas card with any 3 hotel stays when you register for their points program. The deal is valid through August 14, 2008.
- Expedia.com is offering $50 reward card for free gas when you book a stay of 3 or more nights at participating U.S. and Canada hotels and pay using your MasterCard® card. This promotion is part of the Expedia Summer of Adventure...Discover Yours. Book by June 15, 2008.
- Hotels.com is offering a $50 gas card with a 3-night booking. Use promotional code GAS50 before July 6, 2008.
- Hasbro Board Games will give you $10 worth of free gas when you buy 3 of Hasbro's board games before July 31, 2008. Games include: Cosmic Catch, Connect Four, Trouble, Life, Scrabble, and Monopoly. Click here for details and redemption form.
- RoadCare Plus, an automotive club and nationwide roadside assistance provider, is offering $40 in free gas with each annual membership purchase of $59.95. Click here for details.
- Toyota's Roll Into Summer Tire Promotion offers a $50 gas card with the purchase of 4 tires totaling a minimum of $150 (pre-tax) at any of its participating dealerships this month (June). Not great, but not bad either, especially if you are in need of tires. Click for details and redemption form here.
- Travelocity is offering the first tank of gas free when you rent a Hertz car for a minimum of 3 days before June 30, 2008.
- TexasCampgrounds.com is giving away a $250 free gas card every quarter to one lucky visitor who fills out this form.
- Warehouse Shoe Sale (Southern California only) is giving away 1,000 free $35 Arco gas cards each month at 50 of their Southern California stores, including locations in Anaheim, Fullerton and two in Santa Ana. No purchase required. For details, visit their website here (special thanks to the OC Retailer).
- Certain grocery store retailers, such as Kroger, are rewarding customers with a minimum of 10 cents off per gallon of gas for every $100 spent in the store. Check out the details in this news article here, and also check your local grocery store for details.
Also check out this post by The Travel Lady Magazine, which highlights special offers, deals and gas cards incentives from various destinations and hotels across the country. If you are planning to travel this summer, her post is a must-read.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Dockers Deals for Dad at Sears & Kohls! $75 Gas Card with $100 Purchase (Sears) or FREE Omaha Steaks Gift Pack (Kohls)
So in essence, you are getting $100 worth of Docker's clothing plus a$75 gas card, and then a $10 Sears gift card for $15! (spend $100, less $75 gas card and $10 Sears gift card you will get in the mail). I think this deal is great! My husband could use some new clothes, and we really need some gas money! If you have gift cards to redeem, this deal is even sweeter!
Alternatively, Kohl's is having a promotion in which you will receive by mail an Omaha Steaks® gift pack containing six (5 oz.) top sirloins and six (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks® burgers with the purchase of $100.00 or more (pre-tax amount after application of any discounts) in qualifying Men’s Dockers® apparel and accessories (excludes Luggage, Home and Shoes). Online purchases are not eligible and no substitutions for the gift pack will be allowed. Another good thing about this promotion is that multiple, same day sales receipts indicating a qualifying Dockers® purchase may be combined to achieve the $100.00 minimum purchase requirement. Check out the details here.
Happy shopping everyone!
Save 30% Online and 20% off In-Stores at Limited Too!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Baskin Robbins: FREE 31 Below with Purchase!
FREE 2 oz Body Lotion from Bath & Body Works
Get a FREE 2 oz Signature Collection Body Lotion with any purchase when you signup for their e-mail newsletter. No expiration date is listed, but hurry - this offer may not last long!