Making Cents of Dollars: 1/2/11

Saturday, January 8, 2011

FREE Tide to go Pen to first 5,000 on Sunday at 8 PM (EST)!

Just wanted to give you a quick heads up that Tide will be giving away 5,000 Tide To Go pens on their Facebook Page here on Sunday, January 9th at 8pm (EST). (Thanks, Coupon Katarina!)

I was one of the lucky first 5,000 on their last giveaway and I just received the product yesterday in the mail - a full size spray bottle of Tide Stain Release! It also came with a $1.00 coupon. So start watching the clock just before the giveaway starts and try to grab the next free product for you!

FREE Sample of John Frieda Hair Care

Request a FREE Sample of John Frieda Hair Care, courtesy of Kroger - choose from the 5 different varieties shown above. Check out the other offers while you're there!

Available ONLY in the following states: AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MS, MO, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV.

Thanks, Coupon Katarina!

Amazon | Star Wars: The Complete Saga (I-VI) Blu-ray – $89.99 (down from $159.99)!

Amazon is offering Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) on Blu-Ray for ONLY $89.99 (down from $159.99) for pre-order (release date Sept 2011). Amazon also offers a pre-order price guarantee - if the price goes lower than $89.99 between now and the ship date, you will get the lower price! Thanks, Coupon Katarina!

Tanga | 1-Year Subscription to Family Circle Magazine ONLY $2.99!

Tanga is offering a 1-Year Subscription to Family Circle for ONLY $2.99! You can purchase up to 5 years for this price. Just use promo code CIRCLE at checkout.

Keep in mind that the more people who purchase these subscriptions, the higher the price goes, so Hurry!

Thanks, Coupon Katarina!

Friday, January 7, 2011

Today Only: HD Camcorder for $69, Shipping

Preserve those wonderful baby "firsts" for less. Target.com's daily deal is the Aiptek HD-1 HD Camcorder with 90MB Internal Storage for $69. That's 51% off list price. Free shipping, too. If you're looking to spend even less, Target has a Vivitar HD recorder with 32 MB internal storage for $49.99 with free shipping.

Thanks BabyCheapskate.com!

Extra 35% Off Sale Items at Gap.com

Take an extra 35% off sales styles from Friday, 1/7 through 1/9 at Gap.com with code Enter GAPSALE35. There's a ton of stuff on sale right now, including select kids' jeans.

Thanks BabyCheapskate.com!

McDonald’s | Free Small Coffee

Need a little caffeine to start the day? Head on over to your local McDonald's to snag yourself a Free Small Premium Roast Coffee. According to the commercial, this deal is good all day so if you need a pick me up late, just make a run for the drive-thru.

You only have a few days left to snag this deal because it will end on 1/9/2011.

Thanks, Savings Lifestyle!

Restaurant.com | $25 Gift Certificate for $3

The Restaurant.com Gift Certificates are on sale for 70% off! That means, you can get a $25 Gift Certificate to a variety of restaurants for only $3. This offer will be valid thru 1/9/2011. Use code PLATE during online checkout.

Thanks, Savings Lifestyle!

Dining Discounts | T.G.I Friday’s, Mimi’s Cafe + More!

There are lots of restaurant coupons and deals available for this weekend (and beyond):

Baja Fresh – $5/$15 Purchase & Free Taquito or Chicken Taco Party Pack w/$100 Order
Valid through 1/7/2011

Biggby Coffee – B1G1 Free Grande/Specialty Beverage
Valid through 1/9/2011

Quick Check – Free Kellogg's Cereal Cup
Valid through 1/10/2011

T.G.I.Friday's – $5/$15 Purchase
Valid through 1/13/2011

UNO's Chicago Grill – Multiple Coupons

B1G1 Free Individual Deep Crust OR Thin Crust Pizza
$5/$15 Purchase
$10/$40 Takeout Order

Valid through 1/16/2011

Au Bon Pain – $1/$7 Purchase
Valid through 1/18/2011

Bruester's – $1/1 Fudge Brownie Sundae & $.50/1 Product (except Drinks)
Valid through 1/31/2011

Mimi's Cafe – Free 4 – Pack w/ First Online Order
*Valid with $10 Minimum Purchase*
Valid through 1/31/2011

Olive Garden – Free Appetizer OR Dessert w/ 2 Dinner Entree Purchases
Valid through 1/31/2011

Chuck E Cheese – Multiple Coupons

$19.99 – Large One Topping Pizza, 3 Drinks + 45 Tokens
$29.99 – Large One Topping Pizza, 4 Drinks + 90 Tokens
$15.00 – Buy 60 Tokens, Get 35 Tokens
$25.00 – Buy 100 Tokens, Get 65 Tokens

Valid through 2/2/2011

Race Trac – Free Bag of Snyder's Pretzels
Valid through 2/7/2011

Bucca di Beppo – $10/$20 Purchase
Valid through 2/28/2011

Maggiano's Little Italy – $2 Any Dessert
Valid through 2/28/2011

Pilot – Free 16 oz. Hot Beverage
Valid through 2/28/2011

Waffle House – Free Waffle
Valid through 3/1/2011

Godfather's Pizza – Multiple Coupons

Valid through 12/31/2011

Del Taco – Free Pollo Asado Chicken Taco w/ any Purchase
Valid for a limited time!

Thanks, Savings Lifestyle!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Walgreens | LOTS of HOT Deals 1/2/11-1/8/11 {Saved 73%!}

Read this post to see how to save big at Walgreen's this week! Thanks, The New Frugal Mom!

Spent: $10.22 (over 4 transactions)

Saved: $27.29(with Wags sale prices, MFR coupons, and RRs)

Earned: $3.00 in RRs to use next week

Here's how I grabbed that stash of goodies above:

Transaction #1

(2) Pantene Conditioner, 2/$7.00 sale price (earns $2.00 RRs)
$3.00/2 Any Pantene products, PG 12/26
Final price: 2/$4.00
Final Total w/tax: $4.46
Saved: $4.98 (sale + coupon)

Transaction #2

(1) Finish DW Tabs, $3.49 sale price (earns $1.50 RRs)
$2.25/1, SS 01/02
Final price: $1.24
(2) Extra Gum, $0.69 sale price
Used $2.00 RR from Trans #1
Final total w/tax: $0.85
Saved: $7.45 (sale + coupon + RR)

Transaction #3

(2) Pantene Creme Stylers, 2/$7.00 sale price (earns $2.00 RRs)
$3.00/2 Any Pantene Products, PG 12/26
Final price: 2/$4.00
Final total w/tax: $4.46
Saved: $7.98 (sale price + coupon; the register wouldn't let me use the RR from the Finish - no biggie!)

Transaction #4

(1) Finish DW Tabs, $3.49 sale price (earns $1.50 RRs)

$2.25/1, SS 01/02
Final price: $1.24
(2) RPB Cups, $0.49 ea w/in-ad coupon
Used $2.00 RR from Trans #3
Final total w/tax: $0.45
Saved: $6.86 (sale + coupon + in-ad coupon + RR)

Retail Coupons + Sales | Old Navy, A.C. Moore + More!

Here are some retail savings both in-store and online for this weekend (and beyond):

In-Store

Hobby Lobby – 40% off One Regular Priced Item
Valid through 1/8/2011

A.C. Moore – 50% off One Item + 50% off at the Frame Shop
Valid through 1/8/2011
Thanks, Maven of Savin!

Staples – 50% off M by Staples Products
*Excludes ARC Notebook System*
Valid through 1/8/2011

Best Buy – 10% off Regular Price Item with Reward Zone Membership
Valid through 1/10/2011

Office Depot – $20/$100 Purchase
Valid through 1/10/2011

Lord & Taylor – 20% off Savings Pass
*Valid on Sale and Clearance Merchandise*
Valid through 1/11/2011

New York & Company – 70% off + $25/$75 Purchase
Valid through 1/11/2011
Online Shopping: Use promo code 5519 at checkout

ULTA – $3.50/$10 Purchase
Valid through 1/22/2011

Babies R Us – 40% off Clearance Clothing & Shoes + Free Reusable Tote
Valid through 1/23/2011

Container Store – 10% off Purchase
Valid through 1/26/2011

Bath & Bodyworks – Free Travel Size Item w/any Purchase
Valid through 1/26/2011

Gordmans – $5/$30 Purchase
Valid through 1/31/2011

Office Max – 14% off Purchase
Valid through 1/31/2011

Ace Hardware – Free 9V Battery w/$5 Purchase
Valid through 1/31/2011

Express – 70% off + 20% off Clearance
Valid for a limited time

Old Navy – 70% off Clearance + Free Shipping $50+
*Prices as low as $3.97, In – store & Online*
Valid for a limited time

Thanks, Savings Lifestyle!

FREE Download | David Bach’s “Debt FREE For Life” – TODAY ONLY!

Today ONLY, Best Selling Author David Bach is offering a FREE download of his 12th book, "Debt Free For Life" which is out in stores now! Go to download the PDF here. Thanks, Coupon Katarina!

FREE PortaBottle for your Pet!

Request a FREE PortaBottle for your pet! After you submit your request a window for an advertiser that I do NOT recommend will pop up…just close that out and you’ll see your request has been submitted. (Thanks, Coupon Katarina!)

FREE Sample of NatureMade D3 Kids Chewables

Request a FREE Sample of Nature Made D3 Kids Chewables, courtesy of Walmart! Thanks, Coupon Katarina!

Amazon | Nunchuk & Remote Game Controller Bundle for Wii ONLY $19.93 (was $59.99)!!

Amazon has an awesome deal on the Nunchuk & Remote Game Controller Bundle for Nintendo Wii for only $19.93 – down from $59.99! Remember, Amazon prices can change at any time without warning, so don’t hesitate on this one!

Get FREE 2-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime or Amazon Mom! Thanks, Coupon Katarina!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Lids.com $5 Hat Clearance: Select MLB, NBA, NCAA, NFL, NHL Hats, Beanies, Caps

Lids has a $5 Clearance on many hats in various styles and sizes. Shipping is free if you ship to a store or on $50+ orders, otherwise it's $5 flat rate. Thanks, SlickDeals!

Dollar General Deals: $5/$25 Coupon + Scenario

Dollar General has just released it's newest ad and there are some good deals! They have also released a $5 off of $25 purchase coupon – valid 1/8/2011 only. I've put together a few scenarios for you if you'd like to take a look!

Suggested Scenario

$3.50 All Liquid Laundry Detergent, 50 oz (purchase 2)
$1/1 All Liquid Laundry Detergent 12/5/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/9/2011)

$1 Quaker Quick Oats, 6.9 oz (purchase 2)
$1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal or Oats 1/2/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/30/2011)

$1 Pasta Roni, 4.8-6.2 oz or Rice A Roni, 7.2-7.9 oz (purchase 4)
B1G1 FREE Pasta Roni WYB (3) Rice a Roni 1/2/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/30/2011)

$2 V8 Splash Tropical, 64 oz (purchase 2)
$1/2 V8 Splash Juice 1/2/2011 SS Insert (exp 2/13/2011)
$1/2 Campbell's Diet V8 Splash Juice Beverage

$2 Olay Body Wash (purchase 2)
$2/1 Olay Soap, Body Wash or Lotion 12/26/2010 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/2011)

$2 Welch's Juice, 64 oz (purchase 2)
$1/1 Welch's 100% Grape Juice or Blends 12/12/2010 SS Insert (exp 2/13/2011)
$1/1 Welch's Light Concord Grape Juice Beverage

Plus use $5/$25 Dollar General Coupon (1/8/2011 Only)

Net Price $8 – only $0.57 per product!

Thanks, Savings Lifestyle!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Free Stuff | Nike Shoes Giveaway with Dr. Oz!

Today only, Dr. Oz will be offering 2,011 Free Pairs of Nike Shoes! This giveaway will go live at 3 p.m. (EST), but be ready before then! I am sure this will go very quickly! Have fun and I hope you grab a pair!

Thanks, Savings Lifestyle!

Free Personalization at DisneyStore.com

The online Disney Store still has fleece throws for $12 and is again offering free personalization. They also have kids sleepwear 2 for $24! Shipping is $5 on orders of $50 or more with code SHIPFIFTY.

New Betty Crocker Printable Coupons

Check out the coupons here to print and save!

DenTek Comfort Clean Floss Picks FREE Sample

Request a FREE sample of DenTek Comfort Clean Floss Picks. Limit one sample per household. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!

Monday, January 3, 2011

Extreme Couponing!

I just watched a show on TLC about Extreme Couponing - I'm still speechless! Over $5,000 worth of merchandise for $150 at a grocery store? Amazing! It was the motivation I needed to get my coupon file back in order and start watching the store sales more closely. With the Christmas deals over for another year, I will try to post more about the grocery deals I find. Here are some links to get you started on learning more about how to "extreme coupon" your grocery trips!

Couponing for Newbies

Beginner's Guide to Saving

Coupon Clipping Tips

And there's so much more. If you're serious about couponing and stockpiling to save money, (I'm not suggesting you start out at the EXTREME couponing level I just witnessed on TV!) then do searches on the internet and see what you come up with. Check out all of the links I post on my blog. Usually the blogs I follow post lots of links for other blogs they follow, too!

Happy Shopping!

Amazon | HOT xbox 360 250GB Kinect Bundle $399 + $50 Credit!

Even after Christmas is over, if you're in the market for one of these, it sounds like a great deal! Check out this post by Coupon Katarina: Amazon *HOT* xbox 360 250GB Kinect Bundle $399 + $50 Credit!

Babies R Us: FREE Reusable Shopping Tote + 40% off Clearance Apparel

Get a FREE reusable Babies R Us shopping tote with coupon. Plus you'll receive an additional 40% off all of the clearance priced clothing and shoes that you can stuff inside of it!

Expires 1/23/11.

(Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!)

Walgreens: Finish Electrasol Powerball Tabs Money Maker

Check out this deal on Electrasol Powerball Tabs! Grab the $2.25/1 Finish Electrasol coupon in yesterday's paper. Use it at Walgreen's for a money maker this week!

Electrasol Powerball Tabs (20 ct.), $3.49
Get $1.50 RRs
$2.25/1 Finish Electrasol Quantum, Powerball Tabs, or Gelpacs, exp. 2/21/11 (SS 1/2/11)
$0.26 money maker after coupon!
(Thanks, Passion For Savings)