Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Freebie: Vaseline Intensive Rescue Lotion – Couponing to Disney

Freebie: Vaseline Intensive Rescue Lotion – Couponing to Disney

Link to Couponing to Disney

Freebie: Vaseline Intensive Rescue Lotion

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:45 PM PST

You can get a free sample of Vaseline Intensive Rescue Lotion in the mail. Hurry before they run out of samples!

(Thanks Coupon Katarina!)


Hallmark: Use your $10 coupon to get cheap/free Zhu Zhu pets!

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:19 PM PST

Many Hallmark stores have Zhu Zhu products on sale for 50% off. Individual pets start at just $4.99 after the discount! There is a printable coupon for $10 off a $10 purchase if you are a mom. Combine the coupon with the sale and you can get a GREAT deal!

Don’t forget that Hallmark also sells wrapping paper if you aren’t sure what to use your coupon on.

And in many issues of December magazines you will find a coupon for $5/$5 Hallmark purchase. Go here to see the full list.

(Thanks Passionate Penny Pincher!)


Black Friday: Check out the sale papers and shopping times for your favorite stores!

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 10:55 AM PST

Walmart

    Most items on sale at Midnight and the rest are from 5 am until 11 am
    Go here for the ad scan

Target

    Sale starts at 4 am on Friday and runs through 11 pm Saturday night
    Go here for the ad scan

Toys R Us

    Sale starts at 10 pm on Thursday night and runs until Saturday night
    Go here for the ad scan

Kmart

    Sale starts at 6 am on Thursday
    Go here for the ad scan

Best Buy

    Sale starts at 5 am but they pass out tickets starting at 3 am
    Go here for the ad scan

Kohl’s

    Sale starts at 3 am on Friday
    Go here for the ad scan

The Rest

    Go here to see all the rest of the stores Black Friday ads.


Toys R Us: Get Thomas Roundabout Station Set for $2.49 after coupon on Black Friday

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 10:21 AM PST

Wow! Toys R Us is going to have the Wooden Early Engineers Roundabout Station Set for $12.49 from 10 pm on Thursday until 1 pm on Friday. There is a $10 coupon located on page 108 of November Family Fun (only in some issues, not all) as well as a $10 coupon in the November issue of Parenting on page 101.

Don’t forget that you can take the Toys R Us ad and price match at Walmart!

(Thanks Hip2Save!)


Amazon: Get $10 off your $30 purchase of select Fisher Price toys including Better Batter Baseball!

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 08:59 AM PST

For a limited time, Amazon is offering $10 off your $30 purchase of select Fisher Price toys. Here’s a few that it includes:

  • Fisher-Price Better Batter Baseball ($32.99 after the discount)
  • Thomas the Train: Zip, Zoom, and Logging Adventure ($38.54 after the discount)
  • Toy Story 3 Kid Tough Doodler ($19.99 before discount)
  • Smart Cycle: Choose from 4 different games ($19.99 ea before discount)
  • And lots more!

Go here to see all the items on sale! The discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Don’t forget you can sign up for Amazon Mom for FREE and get free 2 day shipping on ANY purchase.

(Thanks Clever Couponing!)


Counting down the days until Christmas with an Advent calendar

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 08:40 AM PST

Christmas is just around the corner and I love doing different activities with the kids to count down the days. One of the things we do is an advent calendar. An advent calendar contains 24 small objects, books or things to do to count down the days until Christmas. Each day the child opens the door and participates in the fun activity for the day.

Toy Advent Calendars:

  • Lego City Advent Calendar – a different Lego toy every day
  • Barbie Advent Calendar  – check the toy department at Walmart or Target to see if they are available this year.
  • Littlest Pet Shop Advent Calendar – check the toy department at Walmart or Target to see if they are available this year.
  • My Little Pony Advent Calendar – check the toy department at Walmart or Target to see if they are available this year.

Christian Advent Calendars:

Popular Versions:

  • Wooden boxes with individual doors for each day. You fill each door with a small piece of candy or a trinket
  • Candy calendars sold in the Christmas candy section. I have seen ones made with chocolate, lifesavers, etc.

Make Your Own:

  • You can get 24 candy canes and hang them on the tree. Each day the child can eat a candy cane to countdown the days until Christmas
  • Make a paper chain of red and green loops. Each day tear off a loop to count down the days
  • Stunning collection of make your own advent calendars

What do you do with your children to countdown the days until Christmas?


Groupon: Check out the online deals + deals in a city near you!

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 08:00 AM PST

Have you started following the Groupons for your area? I’ve already bought 5 of them and I am saving a lot of money! You can join Groupon and sign up for them to email your local coupon offer to you everyday.

If it’s an online deal, you can buy it no matter where you live! Online deals are valid for everyone. Just look for *online* listed next to the deals below.

Here are the Groupons across the country courtesy of Savings and Stewardship!

Allentown / Bethlehem – $12 for $25 Worth of Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services from Dashing Valet

Atlanta - $35 for One Month of Unlimited Boot Camp at Fitness Battalion ($125 Value)

Austin – $49 for Your Choice of Organic Specialty Facial at Castle Hill Fitness

Baltimore - $12 for a One-Year Membership to Angie’s List ($39 value)

Birmingham - $5 for Two Tickets to Bennett Farms Country Christmas ($10 Value) or $22 for $45 Toward a Christmas Tree

Boston - $30 for $60 Worth of Shoes and Clothing at Berk's Shoes in Cambridge

Charlotte - $7 for One Ticket to Charlotte 49ers Men’s Basketball Game (a $20 Value)

Chattanooga – $55 for One Microdermabrasion Facial Treatment and Chemical Peel at Healthy Tan and Spa in Ooltewah ($110 Value)

Chicago - $67 for One-Hour Peppermint Chocolate Massage and Half-Hour Cinnamon Sugar Scrub at The Spa on Oak ($135 Value)

Cincinnati - $49 for a Jet Peel Microdermabrasion or Micro Chemical Peel at Sia Spa

Colorado Springs – $10 for $20 Worth of Decadent Sweets at Chocolate.com *ONLINE*

Dallas - $10 for $20 Worth of Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches, and More at Picasso’s

Denver - One Upper-Level or Lower-Level Ticket, Plus T-shirt, to a Colorado Avalanche Game. Two Games Available.

Detroit - $25 for $50 Worth of Hair, Skin, Makeup Services, and More at the Douglas J Aveda Institute

Grand Rapids – $10 for $20 Worth of Cakes, Pies, and More at Grand Cakes

Houston - $7 for $15 Worth of Texan Cheesesteak and More at Texadelphia

Indianapolis - $12 for $25 Worth of Sandwiches, Pizzas, Drinks, and More at JD’s Pub

Kansas City – $10 for $20 Worth of Chicago-Style Pizza, Thin Crust Pizza, and Wings at Next Door Pizza & Pub in Lees Summit

Knoxville - $20 for an Orchestra-Level Seating Ticket to the Appalachian Ballet Company’s Production of "The Nutcracker" ($41 Value)

Las Vegas – $29 for a Manicure and Pedicure at Salon Forte ($60 Value)

Los Angeles – $40 for $90 Worth of Hair Services at Lauren's Salon Spa

Louisville - $22 for a Ticket Package at Art Sanctuary & The Alley Theater

Memphis - $15 for $35 of Gourmet Coffees, Teas, and Gifts from Joe's Coffee House Online *ONLINE*

Miami - $40 for a Luxurious Body Treatment at IGM Day Spa in Miami Beach (Up to $85 Value). Choose from Four Options.

Nashville - $40 for 60-Minute Aveda Elemental Nature Facial or Massage at Seraphim Salon & Spa ($80 Value)

New Orleans – $10 for $20 Worth of Paint-Your-Own Pottery at Chez Clay

New York City – $64 for One Weekend Ticket ($127 Value) or $62 for One Weekday Ticket ($122 Value) to “FELA!” at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre

Oklahoma City – $17 for a Six-Visit Pass to Jump!Zone

Orlando - $19 for Two Movie Tickets, Two Large Popcorns, and Two Large Drinks at Premiere Cinemas (Up to $39 Value)

Philadelphia - $99 for Three Laser Hair-Removal Treatments at Laser Hair Removal Center ($750 Value)

Phoenix - $7 for a Bottle of Olive Oil or Balsamic Vinegar at Outrageous Olive Oils and Vinegars ($15 Value)

Pittsburgh - $35 for a “Big Wall Graphic” Panoramic Wall Mural from LTL Prints ($84 Value) *ONLINE*

Raleigh/Durham – $125 for Two-Month Membership and Six Hours of Classes at TechShop ($378 value)

Salt Lake City - One Ticket to the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular.” Choose from Two Ticket Options and Two Shows.

San Antonio - $10 for $20 Worth of Burgers, Wood-Fired Pizzas, and More at Ez's Brick Oven & Grill

San Diego – $32 for One Admission to LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad (Up to a $69 Value)

San Francisco – $60 for a Two-Show Series of “Next To Normal” and “Rock of Ages” for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday Performances ($120 Value) or $65 for Friday Performances ($130 Value)

Seattle - $150 for One Spider Vein Treatment at Sima Medical & Cosmetic Clinic

Sioux Falls- $50 for Dental Exam, X-Rays, and Teeth Cleaning ($270 Value) or $250 Toward Any Services at Neighborhood Dental Care

St Louis – $20 for Four Busch Stadium Tour Tickets (Up to $40 Value)

Tampa Bay Area - $15 for $30 Worth of Hibachi-Style Fare at Arigato Japanese Steak House

Toronto - $59 for Two Hours of Handyman Services from The Home Improvement People ($150 Value)

Washington, DC – $200 for $400 Toward a Bike and Accessories or $70 for One Full-Service Bike Tune-Up ($150 Value) at Bicycle Stations

Go here to join Groupon and get the offer for your local area.

If you already have an account, go here to purchase your Groupon.


Reminder: Get 140 caricature return address labels for just $3 shipped!

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 07:30 AM PST

Last Christmas I ordered 140 caricature return address labels for $3. They were a huge hit with the family. I had a few people even calling me to tell me how much they loved them.

The deal is happening again and you can create any color/style that you want. I think this is a great way to make your Christmas cards just a little more personal.

To get this deal, here’s what you need to do:

Go here and look for the return address labels on the right side of the screen

Click get started

In the browse by box under the 3rd drop down choice select caricature

Design your address labels and order


What’s for dinner tonight?

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 07:00 AM PST

What are you cooking for dinner tonight?

I’m not sure about tonight yet. I am thinking about doing something really easy like frozen pizza.


Target: 4 pack Long Hair Zhu Zhu pets for $13.49 shipped!

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 05:35 AM PST

Target’s Deal of the Day today is the 4 pack Zhu Zhu Pet Long Hair Hamster set. It is on sale for $14.99 but you can use the code UZXPI33P at checkout to save 10% making these just $13.49 shipped or about $3.38 each! That is a GREAT price for Zhu Zhu pets. The cheapest we will see them on Black Friday is $4 a piece.

Plus you could be earning cash back on your purchase! I earn extra cash shopping online just by taking an extra step to go through a rewards company before I make my purchase. You can check out all the ones I use here. Since you are making the purchase anyways, why not earn a little bit extra for your fund?


Amazon: Harry Potter Years 1-6 Gold Box deal

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 05:23 AM PST

Amazon’s Gold Box Deal of the Day is Harry Potter Years 1-6 on DVD for $23.99 ($4 a movie) or Blu-Ray for $39.99 ($6.67 a movie). This is a really great deal for the Harry Potter fan in your life.

Don’t forget you can sign up for Amazon Mom for FREE and get free 2 day shipping on ANY purchase.

(Thanks Fun Finds for Families!)


Day 23 of No Dining Out November

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 05:14 AM PST

Can you go an entire month without going out to eat? What about a week or a day? Can you cut your dining bill by 20%, 50% , 75% or more? That is what I challenge you to do!

At the end of the 30 days, I will choose one winner who will get $50 to spend at a restaurant(s) of their choice!

The rules:

1. You must challenge yourself. Try to spend less than you spend now. If you don’t go out to eat at all, challenge yourself to try new meals this month. As long as you are challenging yourself when it comes to your family’s eating habits, you can participate!
2. You must comment on at least 10 days worth of the discussion posts in order to be eligible to win the gift card.
3. The winner will be chosen at random. It won’t matter if you have been 100% successful or not.
4. You are allowed 1 freebie meal that you don’t have to count or report back to us about. Please report on everything else though so we can encourage and support one another!
5. Free meals do not count against you. This is a challenge to spend less money going out to eat than you usually spend. If someone else is paying for the meal or you have a coupon to make it free, great!
6. Here is a thought… consider keeping a tally of what you would of spent this month. For example, if you really want to go out for breakfast this morning and you resist… write that down! You could then donate that money to a food bank or deposit it into your fund!
7. Be sure to check out our list of casserole recipes here and the crock pot recipes here and the under 6 ingredient recipes here.

My progress:

No dining out for me yesterday but hubby went out for lunch. He works retail and it’s the holidays so I don’t blame him for wanting a break from that. LOL

How are you doing?


Disney World Training: Cheap or Free things to do

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 06:10 PM PST

This is a guest post written by my friend Chris.

Some cheap/free things to do (unless you spend money while your doing these) that a lot of people miss out on. Some of these require a park ticket but once you’re in, the activities are free.

Go to the Boardwalk in the evening. This is often overlooked I guess because it is at a resort but it is a very relaxing way to spend an evening. It is all lit up and there are carnival-like games that do cost money but also entertainment that is free such as the man that does tricks while on a ladder (a free-standing one). These are interesting! If you want to spend some money there, you could rent a surry and ride around the resort area.

Take a boat ride from Port Orleans Riverside to Downtown Disney. This takes about 30 minutes but is sooooo relaxing!! On the way, you will pass the Treehouses (originally designed by Walt, they were closed due to handicap regulations, then used for college interns, now you can stay there through Saratoga Springs Resort). You will smell the awesome BBQ cooking at HOB as you coming into DownTown Disney.

While at DownTown Disney, walk around the water’s edge near the Lego store and see the Lego art, visit Rain Forest Cafe and TRex (you don’t have to be eating there to visit), and in the summer, you can enjoy the entertainment at the seating area in front of World of Disney. If you want to spend a few dollars here, you could go to Goofy’s Candy Company and custom design your snack. The chocolate dipped Oreo’s are awesome and only a couple dollars. Another option is an ice cream from Girardelli’s (and maybe a free chocolate sample that they are usually giving out).

At any park or at DownTown Disney, you can buy a bucket of popcorn for $4.50. The buckets are usually cute and you can use it as a souvinier and the popcorn is excellent!! Right now, all the buckets are one design (the Muppets volunteer theme) but usually, each place has a different design. I have atleast 50 of these, after I cleaned out my stash!

Someone in the party celebrating something? Get them a pin for the occasion. It’s free at the resort concierge, guest services, or at City Hall at Magic Kingdom. They have them for birthday, wedding, anniversary, and several others. I saw one last week that said “I’m celebrating” and then was blank so anything could be written in. This one was a graduation.

Club Cool at EPCOT has free sample Coca Cola products from around the world… be sure you have someone in your family try Beverly but be ready with the camera!  (Now that’s priceless!)

At Hollywood Studios, you can go to Animation Station and they have artists teaching you how to draw the characters throughout the day. It’s really fun and you get to keep your sketch!

There are free craft activities for children(called Kidcot) at most of the countries at EPCOT as well as lots of fun stuff to do at Innoventions. This is kind of like going to a children’s museum, to me, and some of them give you stuff for free! You could also do the Kim Possible missions which are alot of fun for children. There are similar activities in Animal Kingdom.

Several of the resorts have free activities for children. At AS Music, they have games by the pool and movies at night (movies at the resorts are happening more frequently and there are many that do this now). At Fort Wilderness, they have movies and sing along with Chip and Dale. You can also check out the horses.

See the performers at EPCOT. If you’re in EPCOT anyway, check these out–the candy lady in Japan, the children acrobatics at China, the belly-dancer in Morocco, etc.

Several of the counter service restaurants serve the kids meals with plastic cups and also in clever “plates” such as Frisbee or in blue lunch boxes. These are all FREE to keep.

Be sure to catch up on the previous training posts here.


Pampers: New code worth 5 points!

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 03:47 PM PST

New Pampers code:

Novemberthanks5 – 5 points

Plus you can earn an easy 10 Pampers points when you play the EcoNursery game here. You don’t have to get a perfect score and you will be given the code at the end of the game.

Plus more codes:

Worth 10 points:

PAMPERS4MOMSOND
Pampersgtg10pts
NOVFACEBOOK2010
PUNTOSPARAMI123
CAREFORNEWBORNS
GTGCOUPONPOINTS
WELCOME2VILLAGE
WELCOME2GTG2010
getstartednow10

And even more:

WELCOME2PAMPERS – 50 points
GIFTSTOGROW4MOM – 50 points
JOINNOW4REWARDS- 50 points
2BEGINEARNING50- 50 points

(If any of the above codes are expired, please let me know which ones so I can remove them from the list.)

What is Pampers Gifts to Grow?

It is a rewards program ran by Pampers. Located on each Pampers product is a code that is worth a select number of points. Enter the code online and you can choose from one of their many prizes.

The rewards change frequently so be sure to collect points even if you don’t buy Pampers! There are tons of free codes available constantly. I recently got a free box of Cheerios for 200 points! Be sure to sign up here.

(Thanks Miami Mommy Savings!)


5 A Day 11.22.10

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 03:12 PM PST

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You can check out the 5 A Day Mail Campaign details here and keep track our progress on the awesome new spreadsheet!

1. A1 Steak Sauce

2. Dogsters

3. Mahatma Rice

4. Smart Ones

5. Wish Bone

Remember you can catch up on all the previous 5 A Day’s here!

Be sure to leave a comment when you are finished! It took me just 7 minutes to email all these companies tonight.


What’s in your mailbox?

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 03:01 PM PST

Every day I post "What's in your mailbox?" The goal is to have your mailbox full of all the items I post from the 4 a Day and 5 a Day features. Be sure to let us know what you got and let's see who we can declare had the best mail day of all!

Here's my mail from today:

What's in your mailbox?


AMF Bowling eClub – Save $20 off up to 4 people!

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 02:20 PM PST

You can have fun with friends, family members or their co-workers at AMF Bowling Centers and find the nearest location to them. You can get a $20 off coupon for 4 people.

Go here to get yours!


Target 11.21 to 11.24 (15 under $1!)

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 02:15 PM PST

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Target Coupon Policy is now online! Print it and carry it with you!
Don’t forget your reusable bags! Target is now giving a 5c credit per bag!

I only cover the under $1 Target deals. Be sure to visit Totally Target for all the deals over $1!

Create your personal shopping list: Click on the box next to each item you would like to purchase and then click on the print list button at the bottom to print your own personal shopping list!

  • Use 50c/2 printable and 50c/2 Target printable
    Total: $0.04

  • Use $1/4 printable
    Total: $0.25

  • Use 75c/5 from 11/7 SS
    Total: $0.35

  • Total: $0.45

  • Use $1/3 printable
    Total: $0.46

  • Use $1/1 from 11/14 SS and $1/2 Target printable
    Total: $0.50

  • Use 50c/2 from 10/3 or 11/14 GM insert
    Total: $0.54

  • Use $1/2 Target printable and 75c/1 printable (also on the Target site, but it's a mfg coupon)
    Total: $0.55

  • Use 50c/2 from 9/26 SS or 11/14 RP
    Total: $0.64

  • Use 60c/1 from 11/14 RP or 40c printable
    Plus use 75c/2 Target printable
    Total: $0.88

  • Use 50c/2 Target printable
    Total: $0.94

  • $1/1 printable
    Total: $0.99

  • Use 50c/1 printable
    Total: $1.00

  • Use $1.50/1 printable
    Total: $1.00

  • Use $1 printable plus look for $1/2 Target peelie located on the cookies
    Total: $1.00

  • $1/2 printable
    Total: $1.16

Target also has a GREAT sale on toys as well. You can get the above Little People nativity set for just $13.99. That is a GREAT price.

Also don’t miss these deals that are good until Wednesday night:

Plus go here to see even more toy match ups (just scroll towards the bottom of the post.)

Abbreviations: SS is Smart Source, RP is Red Plum and P&G is Proctor and Gamble (from the Sunday paper). The date next to these abbreviations is the Sunday the coupon was in the paper. GC is Gift Card. WYB is when you buy.

More Deals and Ways to Save: Be sure to check out my huge items under $1 at Target post here.


Target: Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue for $9.99!

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 02:09 PM PST

Target has Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue DVD + Blu Ray on sale for $19.99 until Wednesday. There are 2 new printable coupons that make the movie just $9.99!

Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue DVD + Blu Ray — $19.99
Use $5 printable coupon and $5 Target coupon from the ad
Total: $9.99!

Plus Disney Movie Rewards is offering a FREE Tinker Bell charm bracelet. To get it, you will enter the code located inside the Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue on your Disney Movie Rewards account. You will receive 125 points plus will be prompted to order the bracelet. You will have to pay $2.99 shipping.

(Thanks Totally Target!)


*HOT* Disney Gift Card Offer at Sams Club

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 01:30 PM PST

Sams Club has a HOT Disney gift card promotion. If you buy a Disney gift card valued at $100 for just $98.87, you also get a $10 bonus Disney Store gift card for free! That’s like getting $110 for just $98.87.

Here are a few things you need to know:

  • The Disney gift card can be used anywhere credit cards are accepted. That means you can use it to pay for your Disney vacation packages, hotel reservations, meals, souvenirs at the parks, or even at DisneyStore.com. Plus the card never expires!
  • The bonus $10 Disney Store gift card is only valid at Disney Store locations or online at DisneyStore.com. It is not valid in the parks.
  • There doesn’t appear to be a limit to how many cards you can buy.
  • You need to purchase your Disney gift cards at your local Sam’s Club stores. There are displays with the cards.
  • If you have the Disney Visa, this is a better deal. You are only paying $98.87 (no tax!) for the $100 gift card. That is a profit of $1.13 where the Disney Visa only gives you $1 plus you get the bonus $10 gift card! Most Sams Club do not accept Visa cards so you can’t charge this purchase on your Disney Visa. Would be so awesome if they did!

Here’s what the display looks like in Sam’s Club:

I purchased 20 of the above cards for our upcoming January Disney trip. I paid $1977.40 and ended up with $2000 in Disney gift cards and $200 in Disney Store gift cards.

(Thanks Sasha for the deal and the pic!)


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