Column 2-25-2010

KROGER DEAL-
Buy 4 boxes of Kellogg's cereal- Fruit Loops, Corn Pops,Coco Krispies,Apple Jacks $2.50 I found a blinkie (electronic coupon holders on the aisle) for $1.00 off two boxes of cereal or print off $1.50 coupon on two boxes of cereal http://www.redplum.com/ Receive a catalina for $3.00 off your next shopping trip but you also get two free gallons of milk. Final price after everything is $5.00 for four boxes of cereal and two gallons of milk.

This week I am going to do an overview of some websites, stores, and just plain old good deals that I have talked about throughout the year. I stress to everyone all the time that you work hard for your money don’t just throw it away. Be aware when you are shopping for sales, look at prices and search the internet for deals. I know spare time is limited in our lives but lately so isn’t money. If you do anything follow my suggestions which will ultimately lead you to savings.
Photos: With camera phones and digital cameras that are very reasonably priced you have the ability to be taking lots of photos.
· WALGREEN PHOTO CENTER – sign up they are always sending you specials. You can order online then pick up in store for no shipping costs. Sign up to receive emails with special offers. This week they have a special offer everyday. http://photo2.walgreens.com/storepage/storePageId=SpecialOffer

· FREE 8x10 print from Walgreens on February 25, 2010 print out coupon http://www.walgreens.com/topic/photo/thursday.jsp

· SEARS PHOTO OFFER- Print out limited time coupons for special photo offers. You can receive a FREE character collage or FREE classic 10 X 13 wall portrait. http://www.searsportrait.com/cpi/en-US/offers/main/

· SEE HERE is a website associated with Walmart so you can pick up your pictures without any shipping fee. When you sign up you will receive 50 free 4 x 6 pictures. www.seehere.com

· SNAPFISH has a variety of customized photo gifts for all occasions. Sign up now and receive 50 free prints and free 4 x 6 flipbook. You will have two months to claim your freebies. From now until February 28, 2010 you can get a free photo book with the purchase of one photobook just use coupon code CARNIEBOOKS. This applies to the first 20 pages on photo books, mini books, flip books, and picture me books. You can also receive FREE standard shipping on orders of $30 or more with code CARNIE.
· SHUTTERFLY offers personalized gifts for many occasions. It is easy to use and have many specials throughout the year. I had my holiday cards done last year that costs me around $10 for 100 customized cards with envelopes delivered by FedEx in 5 days. www.shutterfly.com

As everyone knows entertainment or going out to a nice dinner can be very expensive. I am a huge fan of free movies and discounted gift certificates.
· REDBOX- Sign up for special offers from Redbox and you will receive a code for a free movie. Redbox also will text you a free movie code every first Monday of the month. www.redbox.com

· BLOCKBUSTER EXPRESS- S
ign up for special offers to receive a code for a free movie. You will be surprised when you sign up how many freebies they will send your way. http://www.blockbusterexpress.com/

· BESTBUY- If you look in their flyers or visit their stores you can find deals on free movie tickets when you purchase qualifying DVDs. Right now they have a FREE movie ticket to Disney’s Alice in Wonderland with purchase. Check out Sunday’s paper ad.

· TROPICANA- Buying orange juice can save you money on tickets to venues in your area. Just sign up and enter the code under the cap to give yourself reward points. When you get so many points could be just two you can get two for one entertainment tickets and more. www.tropicana.com

· I don’t always recommend applying for a credit card but many cards offer discounted or unique benefits. The Visa Signature card offers many entertainment deals at different times like buying one movie ticket and gets another one free. http://usa.visa.com/personal/visa-signature/benefits/index.jsp

· Libraries are a wonderful resource for your entertainment needs. You can take out books, CD’s, DVD’s or take a class- all for FREE. I have taken and taught classes at different area libraries that have been fulfilling. On Saturday, February 27 from 11am to 12pm, I will be teaching a class on how to save money at the Woodford County Library, 115 North Main Street, Versailles KY. Call 873-5191 to register.

· RESTAURANT.COM- I use this website often even when I travel. Right now you can get a $25 restaurant gift certificate for only $2 when you enter discount code: SAVOR. www.restaurant.com

· CiCi’s PIZZA- To celebrate its 25th anniversary, they are offering it’s an all-you-can-eat buffet with pizza, salad, pasta & dessert, for $3.99. And there’s no coupon required to get the deal. You have until February 28 to take advantage of the $3.99 anniversary price.
· FAZOLIS- Sign up for their eFamily. They send coupons all the time. http://www.freespaghetti.com/

· TGIFRIDAYS- Sign up for their Give Me More Stripes card and receive a free appetizer. https://www.tgifridays.com/gmms/givememorestripes.aspx

· PENN STATION- Sign up for a Free Sub and other special offers. http://pslex.com/index.php

· WHOLE FOODS- Monday – Fresh Pack Soup Buy One Get One Free Mix n Match. Tuesday – Pizza Buy One Get One Free Wednesday – Select Bulk Deli Meats - $3.00 off per lb. Thursday – Rotisserie Chicken - $5.99 Friday – Fresh Pack 8 oz. Dips and Spreads Buy One Get One Free Mix n Match. If you have never been to Whole Foods go to the customer service desk and ask for their new customer gift bag.

· STARBUCKS- Register your Starbucks gift card online for freebies throughout the year. If you never received a gift card buy one for yourself. I use mine when I travel to receive free internet service at any Starbucks also get a free coffee on your birthday.
I went to the mall yesterday for my freebie. If you have a favorite store go online and sign up for their special offers.

· VICTORIA SECRET- Sign up to become a member of Pink Nation to receive a free fragrance sampler. They will send you freebies every month. https://www.vspink.com/pink_nation/login.jsp?utm_source=cheetahmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pink_nation_email_pink_nation

· OLDNAVYWEEKLY- Old Navy every week puts out a limited amount of some phenomenal coupons for you to print.

FREEBIES:

FREE Chips Ahoy Cookies. The fun starts with a one-day offer on the first Monday of every month, beginning March 1st while supplies last.
www.facebook.com/NabiscoCookies


Vote for the Single Best Town and get a free song download of Love and Theft’s “World Wide Open” (Lexington Ky is on the site)
http://family.go.com/best-town-contest/

Help your little one wind down to naptime with help from Clorox. Download digital booklet “The Original Story of Winnie the Pooh” and “House at Pooh Corner” MP3 lullaby. Just enter code NAPTIME to download
https://www.amplified.com/clorox/Page.aspx?PageID=475dd180-b99a-4f8f-9532-265c09dc10d7

Women’s Health Magazine free women’s workout
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/ipod-workouts

Men’s Health Magazine free men’s workout
http://www.menshealth.com/download/

On February 27 and 28, bring in your old board game to Kmart and get 50% off participating Hasbro games. https://kmart.rsys4.net/servlet/website/PersonalizedForm?rtHkmEVTUTTVVVdfzhsh0hRlE.26f7be_7.2e.2ey.26zzEsHNkHHgKIpssVTTUFRHohhDJhtEvw0_05w.26_9v.2e.26Ed9

· On Saturday, February 27 at 3pm, Whole Foods Market cheesemongers in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom will simultaneously crack open hundreds of wheels of aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Come celebrate at Whole Foods in Lexington Green for tastings, pairings, and more.

Central Baptist Hospital presents Dance Your Health Out on February 27, 2010. Receive cardiovascular health and wellness information, health screenings and opportunites to speak with healthcare professionals, gift bags, door prizes, dance demonstrations and more. Cost is $10. Registration starts at 8am in the Fayette Mall (Use mall entrance next to Talbots). Visit www.centralbap.com or call 859-260-2220 to register.

Disney Digital Books is an online library of more than 500 interactive tales that wow readers with a built-in dictionary, a pronunciation tool, and clickable page-turning action. Disney offers many free books to read or you can sign up for a free two week trail to access to entire library enter code FamFunMar14.

FREE Education Class on Environmental Enrichment for Indoor Cats, Saturday, February 27 at 12:15 located at The Lexington Humane Society on 1600 Old Frankfort Pike. Class is free but you do need to register call 859-233-0044 x 254.

FREE Work-up Package from Early Years Orthodontics located at 535 Wellington Way. Until 2/28/2010 you can receive FREE comprehensive exam, panoramic x-ray, lateral x-ray, impressions, photos, and full diagnostic analysis by Dr. Clark D. Cash. Call 859-219-2344 for appointment.