HURRY! 3 Redbox rentals for $1!

If you head on over to Groupon they have 3 Redbox rentals for just $1 but hurry because these will go fast!

There are Redbox locations at practically every McDonald's and Walgreen's here in my area so I'm sure you're bound to find one close to you!

Old Navy Fleece $5 tomorrow ONLY!

On Saturday, 12/11/10, Old Navy will have their fleece for the entire family on sale for just $5.00. If you've been looking for something and really want it, I'd plan on going early as this is while supplies last and these deals tend to go fast. These deals typically have a limit of 5 per person.

Want an even sweeter deal? If you're planning on shopping for other items at Old Navy while scoring the fleece deal, use this printable coupon to get $10 off a $50 or more purchase or $15 off of $75 or more!

Get a FREE $25 Flight Voucher from AirTran Airways

If you head over to Facebook and "like" AirTran Airways they'll give you a $25 flight voucher in celebration of Dwight Howard's (he's an NBA player on the Orlando Magic) 25th birthday! Flight must be booked online at airtran.com by 12/15/2010 for travel from 01/05/2011 thru 03/10/2011.

I'm hoping to score a great deal on my flight to see my "sister" in January!

Zhu Zhu Pets $2.49 each at CVS next week!

These little guys are on lots of wish lists this year (remember how CRAZY they were to find last year?) so I'm really hoping this deal will work. Here's how it plays out...

Buy 4 pets at $9.99
2 will be free = $19.98
Use the Buy 2 pets and get one free printable CVS coupon (will deduct another $9.99)
Final Price: $9.99 for all 4 or $2.49 each

Thanks My Frugal Adventures!

CVS Monthly Deals

Okay, so I've been doing a little digging around and here are the best deals I see at CVS for this month. These deals are good through 1/1/11. Thanks My Frugal Adventures!

If you're up for it, do these deals tomorrow and combine them with the 30% coupon.
You can read about the coupon here.

Azo Itch Cream or Wipes $6.99/ea get $5 ECB's WYB 1
Use $2/1 printable
Final Price: $1 moneymaker!
(limit 3)

Complete Contact Solution $9.99/ea get $9.99 ECB's WYB 1
Final Price: free after ECB's!
(limit 1)

Motrin PM 20ct $5.99/ea get $3 ECB's WYB 1
Use $2/1 Motrin PM, exp. 12-31-10 (SS 11/21/10)
Final Price: $.99 (not free but $.05 for each is a good price if you use these)
(limit 1)

CVS 30% Off Friends & Family Sale

Through tomorrow you can get 30% off your entire purchase both in-store and online at CVS. I haven't been keeping up with CVS deals lately due to the recent move but you might be able to get some really good deals with this.

I would be sure to print this page along with your coupon from your email to show the cashier because there are reports of cashiers refusing to accept the coupons even though it clearly says it's good for use in-store.

I have a $12 ECB from my quarterly spending (we had a LOT of Rx's last quarter! OUCH!) that I plan on stretching a littler further using this coupon.

Sims Games on Sale!

If there's anyone on your list that enjoys playing Sims Games then head on over to Amazon for some deals on several different games for PC and/or gaming consoles. Some of these are over 50% off! Shipping is free if you spend $25 or more or get free 2-day shipping if you have Amazon Prime.

Don't have Amazon Prime? click here to find out how it works and see if you qualify to get it for FREE as part of Amazon Mom!

Toddler Electronic Ride-on Toy $8.00 Shipped!

Right now Wal-Mart has this cute little Kiddieland Ride-On toy for toddlers on sale for just $8.00 (plus tax in some states) shipped if you have it shipped to your store! That's a GREAT deal! This would be perfect for Christmas or just to buy a few to give as gifts for birthdays (if you have the space to store them)!

Don't want to have to pick it up at the store? Shipping on this is just $.97! That's probably a more economical way of getting it unless you know you're going to be heading to Wal-Mart anyway (which I know I eventually will).

I'm baaaaack! Did you miss me?

I missed you! I missed the deals. I missed the rush of knowing I was able to share the scores with others! At the urging of a great friend going through deal withdrawls I'm back to blogging. The moving is over and the house is somewhat settled so I'm going to do my best to keep you updated on what's HOT in the world of kids, kars and koupons!

Today I'm going to talk about reward programs.


First up, my favorite - Swagbucks. If you search for things on the internet and aren't earning FREE gift cards from places like Amazon.com and Target then you're walking right past free money! In just the last month I've redeemed points for $15 in Amazon gift cards!


My next rewards program for you to join is Disney Movie Rewards. Did you join? Okay, great! Now go raid your Disney movie stash and enter in all of the codes from the movies you have (mostly ones from the last couple of years...older movies won't have them) and see how many points you have! I had over 600 points from various movies that still had the little "inserts" in them! Did you sed Tangled last week? You can mail them your movie ticket stub for more points! Hooked yet? Well, starting today and everyday from now until Christmas you can earn free points as part of ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas Event! Just click here. Go to the middle of the page and look for the red and yellow DMR star logo and click on that. Log into your account and you should get 5 points! Even if you never buy (or go see in the theater) a Disney movie you can still earn points on a somewhat regular basis just from the free codes they publish!

On the local "homefront," I was at HEB today and they had the Glade air freshener spray in Apple Cinnamon scent on sale for $.97 and there were tearpads with coupons good for $3/3 Glade Holiday Scent items so they were better than free! Randall's has ALL of the scents on sale for $.99 this week. There's a vanilla scent that's part of the holiday collection so if you can get your hands on some of the $3/3 coupons to use there, you could stock up on some for FREE that could be used year-round!

That's all for today. I'm busy getting prepared for making 3 cakes this weekend. That's another story, another day.

It's going to be sketchy for a while

Wow! Has it really been almost 3 months since I last blogged?!?!? My how time flies!!!

Well, a quick update on my life...

Hubs and I sold the house. The good news is just that, we sold the house. The bad news is we didn't sell for what we had hoped to sell it for but I suppose we will just chalk that up to the cost of "getting out" when we did. And are we glad we got out when we did! When we first put the house on the market last year there were 4 foreclosures in our neighborhood (several more than that if you factored in the 'hoods that were attached to ours). When we closed over a week ago there were 14 foreclosures. Yes, FOURTEEN and that isn't even counting the neighborhoods that are adjacent to ours! Most of these were priced well below market value so I honestly believe these would only have hurt our value even more and we are truly blessed to have gotten out when we did and walk away with cash at closing versus having to bring a check to "pay someone to buy our house" like a lot of people.

Unfortunately, we are now what I am calling "houseless." We aren't homeless because home is wherever WE are but we don't have a house to call home right now. Hubs and I looked and looked. We decided not to commit ourselves to buying another house until we knew the sale of ours was an ace-in-the-hole. We just felt that was a smart thing to do. God forbid the deal on our sale fall though. Anyway, we "lost out" on several houses and were never able to make any of the deals work so here we are sold, closed and funded with no "new" house to go to.

Granted, there have been offers written and houses I have liked. Multiple offer situations and an agent who (I thought) wasn't looking out for our best interests and didn't know enough to "win" the game don't equate for a good outcome. We lost out on 2houses that I LOVED and I don't know that I'll ever be able to get over them. :(

But I digress...sulking over losing a dream home (or two) isn't getting us anywhere.

So the day after closing on the sale of our home I sent a (politically correct) email to our (old) agent and fired her. Ahhh...

We have a new realtor. A guy my mother's broker referred. He's been in real estate for over 25 years and seems to know his stuff. He seems like he's a much better negotiator too and that my friends is probably more important in this part of the process.

Anyway, the gist of it is, we have written 2 (very, very reasonable) offers on 2 different houses within the last week. We haven't nailed one yet but we feel confident that we are going to do that soon.

In the meantime, because everything we own (short a few "suitcases" full of clothes) is in storage and I have no place to put anything I buy much less any time to really research the deals (between taking care of the kids and the house hunting I have very little free time) but I assure you, once we get into the next house, I will be back and back in full force!

Until then, please cross your fingers and pray for us (and my sanity) that we find the perfect house...SOON!

One of those days...

Today was one of those days. Do you want the good news or the bad news first?

I'll give you the bad...

I'm sick. Yesterday I would've let them admit me to the hospital and stick needles in my eyes if it came with the promise of feeling better. I tested positive for the flu. Now before you start with the "well, did you get a flu shot" comments let me tell you that no, I didn't get one and not because I didn't want one or I forgot (remember, I have a new baby so it really was a necessity). I was on steroids for a respiratory issue and couldn't get one. So anyway, the flu it is. For that I have a new friend by the name if Tami(flu) and she's making me feel a little more human now.

The good...

Today marks the beginning of teen hood here in our house. Yep, it was 13 years ago today that I gave birth to my first. I'll never forget that day and how scared I was of it or how much it has changed my life. I am forever grateful for the precious baby the Lord gave me who is turning into an amazing young man.

Hubs and I swore we'd never get our kids a cell phone but honestly, it's becoming a necessity. Yes, we all grew up without them and somehow we managed to get by but I don't recall being involved in so many different things at overlapping times in the next town over with my mother having to dart from one to the next hoping that she didn't get stuck in traffic either. Yes, we are "giving in" to modern day conveniences and our son will be "keeping up with the Jonses'" but I think we are covering ourselves by implementing a contract he must sign before he activates the phone. It is our hope that while it will most definitely be easier to keep in touch with him, he can also learn more responsibility while also having something he NEVER thought he'd have until he was 30. I just hope we aren't hating ourselves 6 months from now. But hey, we've reared him well so we've got nothing to worry about, right? I guess time will tell.

Tomorrow is our anniversary. My most wonderful hubby surprised ME with a sleek new iPad. I'm in love with this thing. I mean I'm still I. Love with my iPhone (and hubs of course) but this is just well, some yummy tech candy! My only complaint so far is the printing issue but that's the beef I have with the phone and I'm still working out a fix for that so maybe it'll work for the pad too. Who knows? Either way, it's just nice to have something I can surf (blog) with that's a little bigger (fat finger friendly) than the phone. I mean since my laptop went on the fritz the phone was my only option until now. And let me tell you, this thing is cool...literally. I've been plugging away on it for over 2 hours now and it's not hot. At all.

The best thing is...

It's yet another way to print coupons (well, once I figure out the printing issue). And that my friends is just wonderful news!

Betty Crocker Coupons! HURRY!

http://www.bakesweetmemories.com/coupons.html

IHOP National Pancake Day - February 23, 2010 - Wake-Up Call Request

Get free pancakes on Fat Tuesday, Feburary 23!

IHOP National Pancake Day - February 23, 2010 - Wake-Up Call Request

Cheap (or possibly FREE) Puppy Food!

Eukanuba has a great offer right now where you can sign up to receive a coupon in the mail good for $10 off a bag of their puppy food. All you have to do is fill out a short form and answer a few simple questions and your coupon will be on its way! Click HERE to get yours!

FREE Sample Pack Aveda Color Conserve

Get a FREE Aveda Color Conserve sample pack after coupon! The pack comes with the following:

*Shampoo (10 ml.)
*Conditioner (10 ml.)
*Strengthening Treatment (10 ml.)

FREE Sample: Gold Bond Hand Sanitizer Moisturizer

Right now you can register for a FREE sample of Gold Bond Hand Sanitizer Moisturizer.

Thanks, Swag Grabber!

FREE Animal Crackers and Post-Its at Wal-Mart!

Be sure to pick up these FREE items on your next trip to Wal-Mart!

Barnum Animal Crackers $1.00
$2/2 Nabisco Cracker Products printable (Internet Explorer) or printable (Firefox)
Get 2 of them for FREE after coupon!
(Thanks, Freebie Blogger!)

Post-It Notes, $0.50
$1/1 Post-It Brand Notes, exp. 2-10-10 (SS 01/10/10)
Get 2 of them for FREE after coupon!
(Thanks, For The Mommas!)

FREE Redbox rental today 1/11/10 only!

Use code RBXLUV10 until midnight CST today, Monday, 1/11/10, and get a FREE Redbox rental! Remember, you can use these codes one time for each credit card so you can potentially get more than one free rental!

The following codes should work any day of the week (if you have not already used them):

DVDATWAG (good only at Walgreens)
BREAKROOM
DVDONME
REDBOX

Wii Accessories on sale!

If you're looking to add more players to your Wii gaming it's a great time to do it! Right now you can get the Black Wii Remote with Black Wii MotionPlus Bundle on sale for $44.99 at Amazon.

Remotes and/or nunchuks are also on sale.

You can view all of the Wii Accessories on sale at Amazon HERE.

FREE (or really cheap) Salsa!

La Victoria has a "point" program (oh the irony I see here) where you can enter UPC codes from their products and get free coupons. Right now you can head over and register HERE. You'll need to enter the following UPC codes:

L8CP225J509:08U8XN
L8CS298T819:03VQOZ
L8DA271N613:36DESW
L8PD276K610:07FN1A
L8DA2710614:36B4OK
L9CO085J509:31ZLKQ
L8CP316J509:09YGCQ
L9CW043K610:334BUY
L8PD071W622:45JRNQ

After you've entered all of these codes head down to the bottom of the page and get your $4/2 coupon! The 16oz jars of salsa are $2.12 each at Walmart. They are also $2 each at Safeway however Safeway policy is not to accept internet coupons greater than half of an item’s value- so some cashiers will refuse the coupon. I am sure these are close to $2 at lots of other stores!

Thanks Jen and Freemania!

Gerber Clothes & Bedding printable coupons

There are 3 coupons HERE. Several stores have Gerber clothing on sale right now!

These coupons expire 30 days from the print date:
$1 off Sleep n Play Gowns
$1 off Gerber Onesies Brand
$5 off a $25 purchase of Gerber Apparel or Bedding

Tinkerbell Tag Book & Lost Treasure DVD/Blu-Ray Movie Rebate

Right now you can get a $5.00 mail-in rebate with the purchase of a Tinkerbell Tag book from Leapfrog and the new Tinkerbell Lost Treasure movie on DVD or Blu-Ray HERE.

Want an even better deal? There's a $4/1 Tag book coupon available HERE (click on the Entertainment category).

This would be a great deal for those of you who got the Tinkerbell Blu-Ray combo for $4.99 last week using the $10/1 coupon (no longer available)!

Target Deals Week of 1/3-1/9

Here are the deals at Target along with coupon matchups for this week. I tried to post the ones with printable coupons first since many of you might not have coupons from papers in weeks past.

If you find anything else that's a great deal be sure to let me know so I can add to the post!

Annie's Organic Macaroni $1.00
Use $.50/1 coupon HERE (print 2 by using your back button)
Final price $.50

Pepsi 12 pks 4/$12
Use $1/1 HERE
Final Price $2.00 per 12 pk

Angel Soft 36pk Toilet Paper $14.99
Use $1/1 HERE
Final Price $13.99 (or about .39c a roll...I try to stay under 30c a roll so not a spectacular deal unless you really need some TP)

Nature Valley Nut Clusters $2.33
Use $1/1 HERE
Final Price $1.33

Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.33
Use .40/1 HERE
Final Price $1.93

Gerber 2pk 2nd foods 10/$9
Use .75/3 HERE (if Organic ones are included)
Final Price $.65

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs $15.99
Use $3/1 HERE
Final Price $12.99
Don't forget about the rebate when you buy Spot Shot Stain Remover I told you about HERE!

Leapfrog Tag Books $9.99
Use $4/1 coupon HERE (click on the Entertainment category)
Final Price $5.99
Get $5.00 back when you buy a Tinkerbell Tag book and the new Tinkerbell Lost Treasure movie on DVD or Blu-Ray. Learn how HERE!

Leapfrog Tag Jr Books $9.99
Use $2/1 HERE (click on the Entertainment category)
Final Price $7.99

Hasbro Board Games $10.00
There are specially marked boxes with coupons for a FREE Dominos pizza inside! The ad shows Sorry, Operation, Trouble, Guess Who and Connect 4.
Get a $5/1 Connect 4 coupon HERE (coupons for other games here too but I'm not sure these are part of the pizza promo)

Gerber Onesies $8.00 for 5-pk short sleeve, 4-pk Organic cotton or 3-pk long sleeve
Use $1/1 HERE or HERE
or use $5/25 HERE
Final Price as low as $1.40 each with $1 coupon

Archer Farms Ham Steaks (look for packages priced around $2.00)
Use $2/1 HERE
Final Price FREE (or really cheap)

Green Giant Broccoli Heads .99-1.50
Use $1/1 HERE
Final Price FREE to $.50

Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner $12.99
Refill $3.54
Use $7/1 HERE
Use Buy One Refill Get One Free HERE
Use $1.50/2 Target coupon from 11/15 SS (regional coupon)
Use free $5 gift card when you buy shower cleaner from 11/15 SS (regional coupon)
Submit rebate HERE for $5 back
Final Price $1.60 moneymaker after coupons, rebate and gift card!

Swiss Mix Hot Chocolate $.97
Use $1/1 HERE
Final Price FREE

Coffeemate Creamers $1.72
Use $1/2 HERE
Final Price $1.22 (or less if you find holiday flavors on clearance)

For my cat owners (the kids and I are all extremely allergic to cats):
Buy 2 Iams Cat Food 10lb bags at $12.90 each and get a $5.00 gift card

GE Reveal Lightbulbs $2.00
Use $1/1 from 1/3 SmartSource
Final Price $1.00

Pampers Big Packs $18.99
Use $2/1 from 12/27 P&G
Use $2/1 from 12/6 RedPlum (this was a regional coupon, some areas didn't get it)
Final Price $14.99

Olay Regenerist items starting at $5.99
Buy 2 and use (2) $1/1 coupons from 12/27 P&G
Submit rebate HERE for $15
Final Price: $5 moneymaker after rebate!

$1.50 Diapers thru 1/2 at Toys R Us/Babies R Us

You can view the Toys R Us/Babies R Us online ad here. They have the Earth's Best diapers on sale for $5 through January 3rd in stores only (they're sold out online in every size!). Get a $2 off TRU/BRU coupon good through tomorrow, January 2nd ONLY here and combine it with the $1.50 off Earth's Best coupon here to score a pack of diapers for just $1.50. Now that's some cheap diapers!

Disney Movie Rewards 50 Bonus points!

You can enter code CELEBRATE into your Disney Movie Rewards account through 1/31/10 to score 50 bonus points!

I went through and added all of the codes from the Disney movies that we had laying around that had the "new" codes and I'm up to over 1200 points in my account already. There are LOTS of movies you can get for free with as little as 700 points!

$18 in printable coupons from General Mills

Right now you can print several $1 off coupons good on everything from Cheerios to Green Giant frozen veggies. Click here to print yours!

$5/$25 Old Navy Coupon

You can get a $5/$25 Old Navy coupon here by giving Heather 5 stars in the top center of the page. If you were able to score the deal on the gift cards before Christmas you could use those with all of the clearance I've seen lately to really stretch your dollar!

Don't forget to check OldNavyWeekly.com often to find out what their weekly deal will be each Saturday!

Get a FREE MP3 Album from Amazon

Amazon is running a promotion through January 10, 2010 where you can get a $5.00 credit towards the download of any of their $5.00 MP3 albums when you purchase any one album priced at $7.99 or more. To learn more about this promo click here.

FREE Electrasol (Finish) at Walgreens!

Next week at Walgreens Electrasol will be on sale for $3.49 with a $1 Register Reward. Use the $2.50/1 coupon from this weekend's insert or print one HERE to get it for FREE!