Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Mens 3/4 Length Wool Coat for $19.99

Whoa! If you don't have alot of cash, it doesnt mean that you can't dress like you're affluent this winter. JC Penney has a mens wool coat on clearance for $29.99 (reduced from $200). Use code ENJOY10 ($10 off coupon) to get it for merely $19.99 plus shipping (which is $4.95 if I recall correctly). Currently they have quite a few sizes in stock, but once this hits the blogosphere, it may go fast. This would also make a great gift. Thanks to Mama Cheaps for posting!


More Free Starbucks - Oct 2-5

More free Starbucks. I haven't had the chance to use my free Starbucks coupon yet (did you get yours?) and already they're offering more free beverages. From Oct. 2 - 5, Starbucks invites customers to join the Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Taste Challenge at their favorite U.S. Starbucks location. Participants can taste Colombia Starbucks VIA next to fresh-brewed Pike Place Roast and challenge themselves to guess which one is Starbucks VIA. Starbucks VIA Taste Challenge participants will receive a coupon for a complimentary Tall brewed coffee on their next visit as well as an offer for $1 off a Starbucks VIA Ready Brew purchase. Woot!


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Free Cooking Demos at Williams Sonoma


I love to bake, especially when Fall rolls around, the air is crisp and all I can think about is baking pies. Well, if you'd like to polish up on your cooking skills, Williams Sonoma is offering the following free demos this month:

Oct 4 - fresh pasta (Its been a couple of years since I dusted off that old pasta maker I got at a garage sale - I need a refresher course!)


Oct 11- Knife skills - Learn about essential knives and knife functions, such as making garlic paste, slicing ginger and creating simple garnishes. Learn which style of knife matches your cutting style,along with the basics of knifecare and maintenance.


Oct 18 - Fall baking - This class will showcase classic fall desserts that both childrenand adults will love. You’ll learn how to make a great apple pie, delicious pocket pies and delectable cupcakes. My kinda class!


Oct 25 and 26 - Hors'dOeuvres - Expand your repertoire and learn how to make simple yet elegant starters that are perfect for entertaining.


Sure you can watch a cooking show on TV, but with the aroma of good food in the air, tasty samples and and a live person you can pose your questions to, these classes are a fun freebie! Visit the Williams Sonoma site to get local times and locations.


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Free Cookie from Great American Cookies

Great American Cookies will be giving away free cookies during the month of October (National Cookie Month) to anyone who signs up for their free e-mail fan club, CookiE-mail at http://www.greatamericancookies.com/. Customers who already belong to the fan club will receive a coupon for a free cookie automatically on October 1.


Remember - Mrs. Fields is also giving out a free cookie on October 1.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Free Sandwich, Wrap or Salad at QuikTrip

We have lots of QTs in our area so I was very happy about this coupon! Get your printable coupon for your free lunch here before the offer ends.


Monday, September 28, 2009

$5 off $25 at Walgreens

If you're heading to Walgreens on Tuesday or Wednesday (9/29 or 9/30) this week, be sure to use this coupon. You'll get $5 off any $25 purchase.


Sunday, September 27, 2009

Sample Sunday - This Week's Free Samples

This week's new samples in red…

Health & Beauty
Always Flexi Liner
Always Infinity
Ambi Soft and Even Stretch Mark Diminishing Oil, Colgate Wisp
Aveda Men’s Pure Performance Shampoo (you’ll get an instant printable coupon that you can take to your nearest Aveda retailer).
Aveeno Nourish Haircare sample and coupon – expires 10/31/09 or while supplies last
Aquafresh Extreme Clean
Burts Bees Natural Acne Treatment (click on Annalisa’s story, and you’ll see a link on the next page for the sample)
Carefree Liners
Carefree Ultra Protection Liners
Cellnique Blackhead and Whitehead Solution
Cloud 9 Soap
Curel Anti-Itch Lotion
Dentaburst
Dove Advanced Shampoo and Conditioner (Spanish)
Dove Calming Night (Spanish)
Dove Heat Defense
Dove Shampoo and Conditioner
Dove Deodorant (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Moisturizer/Body Wash (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Tanner (Spanish)
EmergenC
EmergenC (more)
Energizer Hearing Aid Batteries
Head and Shoulders Shampoo/Conditioner
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight (another one!)
Metamucil Berry Burst
Metamucil Clear and Natural
Murad 3 Step Regimen (thanks to Sisterly Savings for posting!)
Murad Active Radiance Serum
Nature Made Tripleflex Softgels
Nature’s Bounty Fish Oils
Organic Soap (become a fan of Teenfreeway on Facebook)
Oxyfresh Toothpaste
Playtex Sport
Playtex Sport (another one)
Poise
Prilosec OTC
Roots of Nature Remedies
Secret Clinic Strength
Tampax Pearl (sign in to P&G Easysaver site)

Food/Beverages
Bear Naked Cereals and Granola Bars (thanks to Centsible Sawyer for posting)
Betty Crocker Potatoes
EAS Myoplex Bar or Nutrition Shake
Ensure Shake
Dunkin Donuts Original Blend Coffee (original blend)
Fiber One samples and coupons
FruitaBu (note that have you have to join the “smooshed squad” and complete a 3-4 minute survey)
Honey Nut Cheerios (and $1 coupon)
Kashi Cereal – choose one of three (thanks to Centsible Sawyer for posting)
Nature Valley Nut Clusters (for new subscribers to the free Eat Better America subscription only)
Nescafe Tasters Choice (click on “try it on us”. Sample is all six flavors)
Orville Redenbachers Lime and Salt Popcorn plus several Hunts, Healthy Choice and Orville Redencachers Popcorn coupons (you’ll need to sign in)
ProteinzBlitz – Free bottle at Vitamin Shoppe thru 12/31/09 with coupon
ProteinzBlits – Free bottle at GNC thru 12/31/09 with coupon
Splenda Sweetener
Steaz Energy Shot
Texas Pete Hot Sauce - They’ll give away a free bottle if they reach 100,000 fans by 11/15 (thanks to Coupon Cravings for posting)
Total Blueberry Pomegranate Cereal
True Lemon
Yoplait Whips

Babies/Children
ADT Child Safety Kit (thanks to Sisterly Savings for posting)
Beechnut Solid Advice Booklet
Beechnut Starter Kit (thanks to Mom Advice)
Kids Safety Kit from Amber Alert GPS
Babytalk Magazine
Binoculars and prize kit from REI
Enfamil Formula, Diaper Bag and More (for expectant and new moms)
GeoTrax DVD (Steamer and Samuel Save the Day)
Huggies Pure and Natural Diapers (with organic cotton!)
Huggies Little Movers
Kitchen Kids Cookbook
Lego Magazine
Lullabies from Johnson and Johnson (5 free to download)
Members Mark Formula
Organic Valley Kids Activity Flyers
Parents Choice Formula
Pampers Potty Training Kit
Potty Training Success DVD
Precious Places DVD
Juicy Juice Water Bottle

Home & Garden
Downy Wrinkle Releaser (put a photo of something wrinkled on their site)
Free Green Cleaners
Home Made Simple (this is a coupon booklet that comes out every few months, and it historically has a coupon in it for a bottle of free rinse aid)
New Yorker 2010 calendar poster

Pets
Life's Abundance Dog/Cat Food
Cesar Bistro (they give away 1,500 entrees every Saturday from 9am-midnight,)
Dogs Life Magazine
Eukanuba Puppy Food
Fancy Feast

Hills Science Diet Dog Treats
Pet N Shape Dog Treats
“Pet Inside” Stickers

Magazines
American Cheerleader
Auto Week
Business Week
1 free issue of Bridal Guide
Digital Photo Pro
Field and Stream
Forbes
Golf Digest
Hispanic
Jet
Kiplingers Personal Finance
Kiwi Magazine (thanks to Northern Cheapskate and Freebies4mom)
Metropolitan Home
Soap Opera Digest
Tennis Magazine
The Sportsman
Town and Country
Also see Babies/Children and Pets

Entertainment
Coldplay album – Left, Right, Left, Right, Left (thanks to The Motherload)
MP3 Downloadable Jazz Sampler (thanks to Fatwallet)
Single of the week (thanks to Freebies4mom)
Walmart Weekly Free Downloadable Song



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Monday, September 21, 2009

Sample Sunday - Your Guide to This Week's Best Samples

A bit of a slow week on the sample front, but you’ll find organic soap, diapers, Downy, pet treats and more. As usual, this week’s free samples in red…

Health & Beauty

Always Flexi Liner
Always Infinity
Ambi Soft and Even Stretch Mark Diminishing Oil, Colgate Wisp
Aveda Men’s Pure Performance Shampoo (you’ll get an instant printable coupon that you can take to your nearest Aveda retailer).
Aveeno Nourish Haircare sample and coupon – expires 10/31/09 or while supplies last
Burts Bees Natural Acne Treatment (click on Annalisa’s story, and you’ll see a link on the next page for the sample)
Carefree Liners
Carefree Ultra Protection Liners
Cellnique Blackhead and Whitehead Solution
Cloud 9 Soap
Curel Anti-Itch Lotion
Dentaburst
Dove Advanced Shampoo and Conditioner (Spanish)
Dove Calming Night (Spanish)
Dove Heat Defense
Dove Shampoo and Conditioner
Dove Deodorant (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Moisturizer/Body Wash (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Tanner (Spanish)
EmergenC
EmergenC (more)
Energizer Hearing Aid Batteries
Head and Shoulders Shampoo/Conditioner
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings
Metamucil Berry Burst
Metamucil Clear and Natural
Murad 3 Step Regimen (thanks to Sisterly Savings for posting!)
Nature Made Tripleflex Softgels
Nature’s Bounty Fish Oils
Organic Soap (become a fan of Teenfreeway on Facebook)
Oxyfresh Toothpaste
Playtex Sport
Playtex Sport (another one)
Poise
Prilosec OTC
Roots of Nature Remedies
Secret Clinic Strength
Tampax Pearl (sign in to P&G Easysaver site)

Food/Beverages
Bear Naked Cereals and Granola Bars (thanks to Centsible Sawyer for posting)
Betty Crocker Potatoes
EAS Myoplex Bar or Nutrition Shake
Ensure Shake
Dunkin Donuts Original Blend Coffee (original blend)
Fiber One samples and coupons
FruitaBu (note that have you have to join the “smooshed squad” and complete a 3-4 minute survey)
Honey Nut Cheerios (and $1 coupon)
Kashi Cereal – choose one of three (thanks to Centsible Sawyer for posting)
Mars Candy – (They’re giving away 250,000 coupons for free bars every Friday through 9/25/09)
Nature Valley Nut Clusters (for new subscribers to the free Eat Better America subscription only)
Nescafe Tasters Choice (click on “try it on us”. Sample is all six flavors)
Orville Redenbachers Lime and Salt Popcorn plus several Hunts, Healthy Choice and Orville Redencachers Popcorn coupons (you’ll need to sign in)
ProteinzBlitz – Free bottle at Vitamin Shoppe thru 12/31/09 with coupon
ProteinzBlits – Free bottle at GNC thru 12/31/09 with coupon
Splenda Sweetener
Steaz Energy Shot
Texas Pete Hot Sauce - They’ll give away a free bottle if they reach 100,000 fans by 11/15 (thanks to Coupon Cravings for posting)
Total Blueberry Pomegranate Cereal
True Lemon
Yoplait Whips

Babies/Children
ADT Child Safety Kit (thanks to Sisterly Savings for posting)
Beechnut Solid Advice Booklet
Beechnut Starter Kit (thanks to Mom Advice)
Kids Safety Kit from Amber Alert GPS
Babytalk Magazine
Binoculars and prize kit from REI
Enfamil Formula, Diaper Bag and More (for expectant and new moms)
GeoTrax DVD (Steamer and Samuel Save the Day)
Huggies Pure and Natural Diapers (with organic cotton!)
Huggies Little Movers
Kitchen Kids Cookbook
Lego Magazine
Lullabies from Johnson and Johnson (5 free to download)
Members Mark Formula
Organic Valley Kids Activity Flyers
Parents Choice Formula
Pampers Potty Training Kit
Potty Training Success DVD
Precious Places DVD
Juicy Juice Water Bottle

Home & Garden
Downy Wrinkle Releaser (put a photo of something wrinkled on their site)
Free Green Cleaners
Home Made Simple (this is a coupon booklet that comes out every few months, and it historically has a coupon in it for a bottle of free rinse aid)
Pets
Life's Abundance Dog/Cat Food
Cesar Bistro (they give away 1,500 entrees every Saturday from 9am-midnight,)
Dogs Life Magazine
Fancy Feast
Hills Science Diet Dog Treats
Pet N Shape Dog Treats
“Pet Inside” Stickers

Magazines
American Cheerleader
Auto Week
Business Week
1 free issue of Bridal Guide
Digital Photo Pro
Field and Stream
Forbes
Golf Digest
Hispanic
Jet
Kiplingers Personal Finance
Kiwi Magazine (thanks to Northern Cheapskate and Freebies4mom)
Metropolitan Home
Soap Opera Digest
Tennis Magazine
The Sportsman
Town and Country
Also see Babies/Children and Pets

Entertainment
Coldplay album – Left, Right, Left, Right, Left (thanks to The Motherload)
MP3 Downloadable Jazz Sampler (thanks to Fatwallet)
Walmart Weekly Free Downloadable Song

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Free Movie Ticket

If you'd like to take the kids to see the new movie Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, you might experience some sticker shock when you show up and the ticket counter charges you $11 for a children's ticket. Not to worry - pick up a bottle of Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover, print and mail in in the free movie ticket offer along with your dated receipt before 12/31/09 and you'll receive your free ticket in the mail within 10 days!

Free Mrs. Fields Cookie on Oct 1

Mrs. Fields in giving away a free chocolate chip cookie on October 1, 2009 from 11am to 1pm at participating Mrs. Fields stores to celebrate National Cookie Month. Thanks to Bargain Briana for posting. I love Mrs. Fields cookies, so I'll be there!


You don't have to wait until Oct 1 to get edible freebies when you're out and about. Remember...this Thursday, September 24, Coldstone Creamery is offering free ice cream and Carvel is giving away free Lil Rounders. If you can't make it to an ice cream store on Thursday, be sure to put a note on your calendar to pick up some free chocolate online on Friday.


Bookmark the Affluent Pauper freebie calendar so you can always be up to date on freebie events!


Amazing Deals on Europe Travel

OK... I know that I don't very often post about travel, but this is a hot deal if you've been thinking about a trip to Europe and are waiting for fares to go down. Travelzoo just released info. on the huge British Airways sale - you can fly from NYC to Madrid roundtrip for under $400, to London for under $450 per person (fares valid for travel from Oct 22 to March 28). There are several deals from the West Coast too. This sale ends on Sept 24. Go to Travelzoo for more info. I love Travelzoo because they send a great e-mail every Wednesday with the hottest travel deals on the web.


Two Kids Eat Free at Boston Market per Adult


From now thru 10/31 at Boston Market two kids (14 and under) can eat for free for each adult who spends $6 or more on a meal or 4 free kids meals per family deal (kids must be present). Not valid with any other coupons. This is how to eat out with the family like an Affluent Pauper.

$5 off $25 at CVS

If you still need to get your flu shot and don't want to sit in the waiting room at the doctor's office, consider CVS. Before you show up, go online to the CVS site and get your $5 off any $25 purchase coupon (thanks to Sisterly Savings for mentioning). Once you've received your shot, you'll also get a coupon book with $100 worth of coupons. According to Carrie over at Pocket Your Dollars, the coupon book contains a $1 coupon off Kleenex. Kleenex is 96c this week, so we know that you'll at least walk out with a free box of Kleenex too (hey, you might need it if you're taking the kids!)

Also, if you're unemployed, remember that you can get your flu shot for free. More details on that in my previous post.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Afford Organic By Buying Locally or Growing Your Own

Lately I've been frequenting my local farmer's market early on Saturday morning. The above is a picture of the bounty from one of my local trips. First apples of the season, the sweetest corn I've ever tasted and some great organic heirloom and chocolate tomatoes. No one can deny that buying organic produce is certainly more expensive than purchasing it's traditional counterpart, but frequenting a farmers market is one way to get what you need for less. For families that truly must stretch their dollars, farmers markets give an opportunity to buy some traditional produce at less than they would pay at a supermarket, which gives them a few extra dollars to spend on adding a percentage of organic items to their basket.

With summer winding down, many farmers markets will shut down towards the end of October. If you havent yet had a chance to visit a local farmers market, I recommend you try it before the season ends. The cucumbers are crunchier and the corn is sweeter (truly!). Not only is the food tastier, but you'll also be cutting down on your carbon footprint by buying locally and you'll personally get to know your growers. For more info. on where to locate a farmers market in your area and where to pick your own year-round, read my previous post here.
On a sidenote - albeit an important one... with the recession and the severe drought in California, produce prices are sure to rise in the upcoming months, so you may want to consider growing your own. Did you know that California produces about half of US grown fruits, vegetables and nuts? Some crops are produced solely in California. As of 2007, the state was home to 1 in 10 farms. According to the 2002 census, 9 out of the top 10 producing counties are in California (stats can be found here). Less water = crop issues = higher prices. We're all trying to save money by clipping coupons, but there are rarely coupons for produce, so I encourage all who are reading this to come up with creative ways to avoid the high prices of this precious commodity.

One of the ways our family is trying to save and eat healthier is to grow veggies on our back deck in planter boxes. By purchasing a packet of seeds, some potting mix and a container, you can enjoy veggies like fresh tomatoes without breaking the bank. With the success of our planter boxes, I'm also planning on installing a small garden in our yard with vegetables this winter - I'll update you more about that project in the days and weeks to come. Here's a pic of my son proudly displaying his own fresh-picked tomatoes (he helped plant them and he's responsible for watering the tomatoes and picking them):

Where you do you buy your fruits and veges from? Do you have tips on purchasing produce on a budget or growing your own produce?

Sample Sunday 9/13 - Your Guide to This Week's Best Samples

This week we have free magazines, Kashi, Bare Naked cereal and granola bars, free deodorant and more. This week’s free samples in red…

Health & Beauty
Always Flexi Liner
Always Infinity
Ambi Soft and Even Stretch Mark Diminishing Oil, Colgate Wisp
Aveda Men’s Pure Performance Shampoo (you’ll get an instant printable coupon that you can take to your nearest Aveda retailer).
Aveeno Nourish Haircare sample and coupon – expires 10/31/09 or while supplies last
Burts Bees Natural Acne Treatment (click on Annalisa’s story, and you’ll see a link on the next page for the sample)
Carefree Liners
Carefree Ultra Protection Liners
Cellnique Blackhead and Whitehead Solution
Cloud 9 Soap
Curel Anti-Itch Lotion
Dentaburst
Dove Advanced Shampoo and Conditioner (Spanish)
Dove Calming Night (Spanish)
Dove Heat Defense
Dove Shampoo and Conditioner
Dove Deodorant (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Moisturizer/Body Wash (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Tanner (Spanish)
EmergenC
EmergenC (more)
Energizer Hearing Aid Batteries
Head and Shoulders Shampoo/Conditioner
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings
Metamucil Berry Burst
Metamucil Clear and Natural
Murad 3 Step Regimen (thanks to Sisterly Savings for posting!)
Nature Made Tripleflex Softgels
Nature’s Bounty Fish Oils
OB Products Origins launched its Reuse, Reduce, Recycle program. It is the company's attempt to keep cosmetics packaging out of our landfills. You can now take your empty cosmetic tubes, bottles, jars, etc. - regardless of brand - to your nearest Origins retail store or department store counter nationwide (except Nordstrom, Canada and Puerto Rico). All returned packaging will be sent back to a central location where products will be recycled or used for energy recovery. To thank you for your efforts, you'll receive a free sample of your choice of one of Origins' high-performance skincare products.
Oxyfresh Toothpaste
Playtex Sport
Playtex Sport (another one)
Poise
Prilosec OTC
Roots of Nature Remedies
Secret Clinic Strength

Food/Beverages
Bear Naked Cereals and Granola Bars (thanks to Centsible Sawyer for posting)
EAS Myoplex Bar or Nutrition Shake
Dunkin Donuts Original Blend Coffee (original blend)
Fiber One samples and coupons
FruitaBu (note that have you have to join the “smooshed squad” and complete a 3-4 minute survey)
Honey Nut Cheerios (and $1 coupon)
Kashi Cereal – choose one of three (thanks to Centsible Sawyer for posting)
Mars Candy – (They’re giving away 250,000 coupons for free bars every Friday through 9/25/09)
Nature Valley Nut Clusters (for new subscribers to the free Eat Better America subscription only)
Nescafe Tasters Choice (click on “try it on us”. Sample is all six flavors)
Orville Redenbachers Lime and Salt Popcorn plus several Hunts, Healthy Choice and Orville Redencachers Popcorn coupons (you’ll need to sign in)
ProteinzBlitz – Free bottle at Vitamin Shoppe thru 12/31/09 with coupon
ProteinzBlits – Free bottle at GNC thru 12/31/09 with coupon
Splenda Sweetener
Texas Pete Hot Sauce - They’ll give away a free bottle if they reach 100,000 fans by 11/15 (thanks to Coupon Cravings for posting)
Total Blueberry Pomegranate Cereal
True Lemon
Yoplait Whips

Babies/Children
ADT Child Safety Kit (thanks to Sisterly Savings for posting)
Beechnut Solid Advice Booklet
Beechnut Starter Kit (thanks to Mom Advice)
Kids Safety Kit from Amber Alert GPS
Babytalk Magazine
Binoculars and prize kit from REI
Enfamil Formula, Diaper Bag and More (for expectant and new moms)
Enfamil Nutramigen Formula (certificate that you print and take to your doctor)
GeoTrax DVD (Steamer and Samuel Save the Day)
Huggies Pure and Natural Diapers (with organic cotton!)
Kitchen Kids Cookbook
Lego Magazine
Lullabies from Johnson and Johnson (5 free to download)
Members Mark Formula
Organic Valley Kids Activity Flyers
Parents Choice Formula
Pampers Potty Training Kit
Potty Training Success DVD
Precious Places DVD
Juicy Juice Water Bottle

Home & Garden
Home Made Simple (this is a coupon booklet that comes out every few months, and it historically has a coupon in it for a bottle of free rinse aid)
Pets
Life's Abundance Dog/Cat Food
Cesar Bistro (they give away 1,500 entrees every Saturday from 9am-midnight,)
Dogs Life Magazine
Fancy Feast
Pet N Shape Dog Treats
“Pet Inside” Stickers

Magazines
American Cheerleader
Auto Week
Business Week
1 free issue of Bridal Guide
Digital Photo Pro
Forbes
Golf Digest
Hispanic
Jet
Kiplingers Personal Finance
Kiwi Magazine (thanks to Northern Cheapskate and Freebies4mom)
Metropolitan Home
Soap Opera Digest
Tennis Magazine
The Sportsman
Town and Country
Also see Babies/Children and Pets

Entertainment
Coldplay album – Left, Right, Left, Right, Left (thanks to The Motherload)
MP3 Downloadable Jazz Sampler (thanks to Fatwallet)Walmart Weekly Free Downloadable Song

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Hot Printable Coupons

I have some hot Coupons.com coupons on my blog this week. My favorite is Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta as it’s on sale this week at Publix so you’ll get it for 40c a pack (usually $1.80/pk)

Close second is Muir Glen products (yey – organic tomatoes!), Good Earth tea (people that don’t usually “do” herbal tea love this stuff!), McCormick spices (‘cause you never know when your going to run out of pepper, or vanilla extract, or…), Progresso broth (a pantry basic), Cheerios (gotta have ‘em). Other coupons include Welch’s juice, Cheerios, Pillsbury products, Hellmans mayonnaise, Aleve, Chex Mix, Keebler cookies, Huggies Pure & Natural diapers, Yoplait, Claritin-D, Kashi granola bars, Flinstones vitamins, Nature Valley granola, Raisinets, Barbara’s Bakery cereal, Similisan products, Cheez-Its, Betty Crocker brownies and so many more. If you don’t have my Coupons.com link bookmarked, go ahead and bookmark it so you can continue to save with online printables!

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$2.99 Tops at Aramark

If you or your other half need to wear a uniform to work, check out Aramark's $2.99 sale. This is a good deal even if you don't wear a uniform - they have a great selection of polo t-shirts, ribbed cardigans, henleys, etc. If you own a business and are looking for high quality, inexpensive tops for either uniforms or giveaways, you could take these and get them embroidered with your logo.


Friday, September 11, 2009

Free Kids Movies at Hollywood Video

If you don't have a lot of cash to throw around, you probably avoid renting kids movies and opt for whatever you can DVR because of the expense. Every so often, I'll Redbox one for a dollar, but that's about it. If you have a Hollywood Video near you, you're in for a treat. They've just announced that they'll be offering free kids movies. Read more details here.


Free Toddler Class at Gymboree

If you have young kids, up to five years of age, you may want to consider printing this out and keeping it handy for a rainy day. Go to the Gymboree site to take advantage of one free Play and Music class (and 20% off if you choose to enroll).


Free Home Depot and Lowes Classes for Kids and Adults


More free Home Depot and Lowes Clinics have been posted:

Saturday, October 3rd - Make a firehouse bank
Saturday, November 7th - Make a tile trivet
Saturday, September 12 - Make a drum
Saturday, September 26 - Make a firehouse truck

Don't forget that Home Depot also has all kinds of free classes for adults too - click here for classes on interior painting, tiling floors and walls, adding insulation, adding storm doors, weatherproofing your home and fall planting. Home Depot is also having a Do-It-Herself Workshop on kitchen updates (replacing a faucet, replacing lighting, replacing a sink, refinishing a cabinet, etc. on Thurs. Sept 24 from 7:00pm-8:30pm.

Free Night of Theatre Nationwide - 10/19/09

Theatre Communication Group's Free Night of Theatre program is celebrating its 5th anniversary and returns to 120 theatres across the country on October 15, 2009. Last fall, 650 theatre companies opened their doors to over 65,000 new theatergoers. We didn't get to go last year because we couldn't find a sitter, but we're going to try again this year. The exact details on how to get your tickets in your particular city aren't posted online yet, but I'll keep you posted when they update the site. Last year, tickets were available for pickup two weeks before the event at two downtown locations on a first come, first serve basis.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Thomas Playdate and BOGO movie theatre offer

If you have toddlers, you may want to check out the free Thomas and Friends Playdate at ToysRUS this Saturday, Sept 12th where they'll enjoy storytime and free giveways.

Also, if you'd like to take your little one out for an extra special treat, click here to get a buy one get one free coupon to see the new Thomas and Friends movie "Hero of the Rails."

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$25 Restaurant Gift Certs for $1!

Whoa! For the first time ever, you can get 90% off all Restaurant.com purchases. Use code NINETY and pay $1 for every $25 gift cert. thru 9/13/09 3:01 AM PST at Restaurant.com. Or even better, get the Restauant of the Month Club where you'll get twelve $25 gift certs and a free $50 cert for merely $12.

I love to keep these handy for the occassions when we're out and about and need to stop somewhere to eat or to go out for dinner or lunch with friends every so often. My favorite place to use these is Doc Greens. Doc Greens has a stipulation that you need to buy $35 worth of food in order to use your $25 gift cert, but when you split the bill with friends and share the coupon, everyone wins! The Restaurant of the Month Club also makes a great gift.


Free Carvel Lil Rounders on 9/24/09

Carvel is offering free Lil Rounders on September 24th (soft serve ice cream sandwiched between Oreo cookies). As usual, no purchase necessary. Looks like Carvel is going head to head with Coldstone for free ice cream on the same date this year. If you prefer Coldstone, check out my previous post on free ice cream at Coldstone here.

BTW, if you're at Carvel and decide that you want to purchase an entire pack of Lil Rounders, here's a $3 off coupon.

Free Dasani, Minute Maid, Coke or Powerade

Here's a post from Money Saving Methods on how to get your free beverage...


Sign up to Coke Rewards.

When you log in, click on the Pick Up Points tab. Once there, click on the Get 25 Points tab next to the TGI Fridays logo.You will get:
25 free points
Skip to the Front of the Line Pass at TGI Fridays ( Wow..this will be handy )
Coupon for free appetizer or dessert
Every time you have spent $100, you get a coupon for $8 free
In the future, you will get invites to special tastings, upgrades on beverages, etcNow, once you get your 25 free points, you can immediately log in and claim one of these free gifts ( or save them ).
Free 20 oz. Coke ( Sprite, Diet Coke, etc )
Free 18.5 oz. Dasani Essense
Free 32 oz. Powerade
Free 20 oz. Minute Maid


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Free Flu Shots for Unemployed

If you're unemployed, CVS is offering you a free flu shots this season at more than 500 selected CVS Pharmacy/Minute Clinics and selected One-Stop Career Center locations. Read the CVS Press Release for more info. Thanks to Seek and Find Shops for letting me know about this one.


Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Free FTD Bouquet - 9/9/09

FTD's Good Neighbor Day event is back! They do this every year (I posted about it last year), and you can go ahead and grab a free bouquet from a participating FTD florist this Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Click here for participating florists. Be sure to check the list before you head off to a florist - my nearest participating florist is about 20 miles away!