Friday, December 3, 2010

Fru-Gal Update December 3

Donate your football cleats, gloves and NFL merchandise and receive a $10 cash card from Sports Authority
http://www.sportsauthority.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=10948925&csu=621122&csc=620925&csm=171609724&csa=171610338

Magazine subscription to Barrons
http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/barrons/em/sg_barrons_pg1gd.htm

$5 off $5 purchase at Hallmark coupon
http://images.revtrax.com/RevTrax/couponPrePrint.jsp?viewType=viewFull&programId=10495870&merchantId=10333238&affiliateId=10059346

$5 personalized stocking stuffers from Snapfish
http://deals.snapfish.com/en-us/snapfish/otsc=res/otsi=2010_12_03_DOD19

Free Wendys new sea salt french fries coupon
http://vindicoasset.edgesuite.net/Repository/CampaignCreative/Campaign_5398/BANNERCREATIVE/ffa-hand-300x250-1_AS2.swf?clickTag=http://trk.vindicosuite.com/Tracking/V2/BannerCreative/Clickthrough/?5733948053981181218923http://wendys.qrs1.net/s/r%3Fl%

Diabetes Library Boxed Set of five booklets and motivational magnet
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/detail.cfm?ID=905&CH=NDIC

Get $10 off $10 or more purchase at JCPenney.com just enter promotional code GIVEJOY at checkout

If you are planning a party get 50% off one item at PartyCity
http://hosting-source.bm23.com/14963/public/images/default_branding/pc/Welcome_50off_Email_Barcode11_5.gif?utm_source=Marketlive+Email&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Welcome+to+Party+City%21+Get+50%25+Off+Any+One+Item&utm_content=Welcome+to+Party+City%21+Your+50%25+Off+Savings&utm_campaign=EmailSignup

If you are looking for a dress for a holiday party get 60% off at Fashion Bug
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150092435377527&set=a.420812687526.219413.164906497526

Get $5 off any $25 purchase at Dollar General this Saturday only
http://www.elabs6.com/functions/message_view.html?mid=845936&mlid=23262&siteid=12346413&uid=08b1309f23

Today only take 40% off one item at Land's End just enter promotional code SAVE40 and pin number 9019
http://www.landsend.com/

Today's deal at Starbuck is buy on get one free 12pk of Starbuck's VIA instant coffee

Santa and Geoffrey will be at ToysRUs on Saturday from 12-3pm. Enjoy storytime, pictures with Santa, and decorate your own gingerbread cookies plus giveaways. Call your local store to confirm time.
http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=10872357&ab=Tru_homepage_aspot:4:Santa-Claus-is-coming-to-Toys-R-Us

Sign up for Lowes Build and Grow free clinic this Saturday your child can build a train caboose http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx

Download coupon for Land O' Lakes bistro deli meat buy one get one free they are on sale at Krogers for $3.00
http://www.landomoms.com/

If you know anyone in the military that you would like to have a gift pack sent to them from SCION
http://www.scion.com/militarycarepackage/

Get a fleece blanket from Kohls that is originally $14.99 for $5.25 enter promotional code NEXTORDER20 and then FREECCDEC for free shipping. bringing the price down to $4.45
http://www.kohls.com/upgrade/webstore/product_page.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524892664666&mr:trackingCode=67DF84DD-A4D7-DF11-AD70-001517B188A2&mr:referralID=NA&prtID=pfx&src=k253013&cm_mmc=Performics-_-Affiliate-_-Frugal%20Living%20And%20Having%20Fun-_-Primary

This Saturday Christmas at Andover - free hay rides, train, live animals, refreshments and more for free.
http://www.churchatandover.org/

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Fru-Gal Column December 2

We made it through Black Friday and Cyber Monday; I hope you got all the sales you were looking for. As online buying is becoming the most popular way to shop, scammers are out in full force. Take steps to help protect yourself. Don’t forget you also have Free Shipping Day on December 17 that many major websites will be participating in.

· Don’t open attachments or click on links if they seem at all suspicious. Doing so could let spyware or viruses in.
· Invest in protection for your computer. Getting antivirus and anti-spyware software should keep out programs that log your keystrokes to steal passwords and financial information.
· Steer clear of websites that look like Amazon.com or BestBuy.com but are actually fakes set up to steal your data.
· Once you are checkout out, be sure that you’re on a secure page. The address should begin with “https,” not “http.” The “s” indicates an encrypted connection, so even if you’re financial information is intercepted, it can’t be read. A gold lock on the bottom of the page signals the same thing.
· Your computer is more vulnerable on a public wireless network. So sitting in a coffee shop using their wireless feed is probably not a safe place to order online.
· Pay with a credit card, and by law you’ll be liable for no more than $50 in fraudulent charges. Using a debit card is stickier. Though MasterCard and Visa match the liability cap, the overall legal protections aren’t as strong. And once the money is gone from your bank account, you could face delays and hassles in getting it back.

· Several credit card issuers, including Bank of America, Citibank, and Discover, will give you an account number that becomes invalid after one use. Call customer service to find out more.
Don’t forget to cash in on your rewards from your credit card. There are three categories: cash back, rewards points and frequent-flier miles. If you carry a credit card balance, forgo a rewards card. Instead, find out if you can accrue points on your debit card by signing for purchases as “credit” instead of debit at the cash register.

Each card’s rewards program is structured differently, so it’s important to compare cards and consider which one best meshes with your spending habits. Check to see if there is a cap on the amount of cash back you can receive in a year.

During the holiday season many of your credit card reward programs are offering to double, triple even quadruple your rewards. Check out your credit online for any special programs.
No more gifting gaffes. Before you waste your time and money again this holiday, hop onto friendgiftr.com. Select a gift card from more than 150 brands and send it via email, text or Facebook. The best part is he or she can swap that card you got for another card without you even knowing.

We love personalized photo cards because everyone on your list gets a cute greeting starring your family plus no tedious hand-signing necessary. Place an order on picaboo.com and take 30 percent off its entire line of cards, as well as classic photo books and calendar through January 10. Just enter promotional code LHJ30 at checkout.

If you are buying gift cards for certain restaurants go directly to the restaurant because many are giving bonus cards when you buy a specific dollar amount.

Get 40 cents off per gallon on your next fill-up at Kroger or Shell when you spend $100 on qualifying gift cards at Kroger with your Plus Card between November 21 and December 11. http://www.kroger.com/in_store/Pages/gift_cards_fuel.aspx

Look for Coors Lite mail-in-rebate at your Kroger stores mail in your gift card receipts and you can get a check for $10 with $50 worth of gift card purchase. Remember in the state of Kentucky you do not have to purchase the beer.

From December 1 through December 24 patrons who purchase gift cards at any Bluegrass Hospitality Group Restaurant will be able to designate 20 percent of the cards total amount to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass. Just print out letter that you will present to any Malone’s location or Sal’s Chophouse when you purchase your gift cards. http://www.rmhclexington.com/BHG_Fundraiser_for_Ronald_McDonald_House.pdf

Purchase a CVS $25 gift ecard by email and receive a $5 gift ecard for yourself. https://cvs.cashstar.com/gift-card/buy/

Purchase a Target Gift Card for $20 or more and Target will donate $1 per card to The St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Get up to $20 back from RIteAid this holiday season. Just enter all your receipts throughout December and if you spend over $100 you will get a $20 check back. https://riteaid.rebateplus.com/holiday/default.asp?jse=yes

Receive a $5 Walmart Card when you buy at least three different qualifying products at Walmart and mail in receipts before 1/31/11 http://www.allyou.com/static/pdf/GWP-form.pdf
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Brightening Eye Perfector
George Foreman SkiLite Searing Skillet
George Foreman Panini Press Open Grill
George Foreman Smart Kitchen Multicooker
Fruit of the Loom (Any Ladies’ 6 Pack of socks)
Depend Variety Pack (Men’s or Women’s)
Poise Thin Comfort
Kleenex Hand Towels
Viva Big Roll
Jimmy Dean Hearty Sausage Crumbles
Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Nail Color
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara

Make sure you have plenty of batteries for all your presents. Go to Staples or Office Depot to purchase 12 pack and receive your full purchase price back in Staple Rewards or a Office Depot Gift Card. You have to be a member of their reward programs so sign up in store before purchase.

December 4 and December 5 receive 30% off your purchases at CVS http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/promoContent/promoLandingTemplate.jsp?promoLandingId=1272&WT.mc%20%20_id=EM_DYN_110510_Friends_Coupon

Speedy Rewards would like to give you a holiday treat. Receive 250 bonus points by simply presenting your online coupon along with your Speedy Rewards cards. http://pages.speedyrewards-email.com/page.aspx?qs=38dfbe491fab00ea31f5134edd3d251445b141c7de49b47d6aa19482493d289bbfafec55984042ef052ea28e3675aeaa4bdd2cbe5fca45a301ac136a9c547b8af3a327df32a32ad1a66fdfc70c98b847d4623d3ac4a4fb00
Get 13 Holiday Tunes downloaded for FREE from Target. http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=sc_iw_2_0_Music/?node=2492229011

Sign up for Culver’s Text Club and receive special offers and promotions. Best of all you will receive a text for a free scoop of fresh frozen custard just for joining. http://www.culvers.com/connect/textClub.aspx

Receive a free Karo recipe booklet that includes 26 recipes for delicious cookies and bars. http://www.karosyrup.com/freerecipebooklet.html

Lifeline program helps eligible Kentuckians receive a discount of at least $10 a month on basic service. The Link-Up program cuts installation charges in half, up to a maximum savings of $30. For more information go to aarp.org/ky. To apply, contact the business office of your local telephone provider.

The ASPCA is giving out free window decals that tell rescue workers there are pets in the home. The offer includes a magnet with the number of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. www.aspca.org/petsafety

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Fru-Gal Update December 1

Don't forget SeeHere get 24 Photo Card for just $2.49 shipped.
Sign up or sign in at www.SeeHere.com
Select Photo Cards in the top navigation bar
Click on the Photo Card, 4x8 either horizontal or vertical
Create your cards and add at least 24 to your order
Use code 24cards at checkout and pay just $2.49 in shipping
I did this and got some great cards plus I received them in a couple of days by mail.

Like HP on their facebook page to receive a coupon for any size Photo book for $5. The coupon is valid only for photo books created on the HP Photo kiosk they have them at Walmart.
http://www.facebook.com/HPhome?v=app_152590514785755

Remember 15% off your purchase at Walgreens today only. Just print out coupon
http://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/friendsandfamily.jsp

Here are some good deals to get today.

Starbuck VIA ready brew coffee $1.99
$1 printable coupon
http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=ATM3EA2IYXLFO
$1 coupon in 11/21 Sunday paper
I saw $1 coupon in Krogers at coffee aisle

Oral-B Vitality Power Toothbrush $29.99
$10 coupon in 11/14 Sunday paper
$10 in Walgreens Flyer Ad Coupon

Method Hand Wash $3.49
$1.50 coupon in Walgreen Coupon Booklet

Trident Layer Gum $1- with in ad coupon
75 coupon on Trident's Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/tridentgum

89 cent Gain Dish Liquid with in ad coupon
50 cent coupon from 11/28 Sunday paper

$2.99 Bic Lighter
$1.50 coupon in 11/7 Sunday paper
$1 coupon in Walgreens Coupon Book

Bath and Body Works is offering their Signature Collection Sets for only $10. Grab yours and head to the checkout, enter promotional code F102785 and it will subtract $10 from your order making this item free. Just pay $5.99 for shipping costs
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3451291&cp=2484530

Sign up for the Clorox Clean Team Newsletter and receive a sample pack
http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=0014QkJ1EWEq_JLWaCg8LCGhg%3D%3D

Kroger is having another Mega Deal- I will post deals when I see them.
Krusten Cookie Mix Mega Deal price 99 cents there is a blinkie by the boxes for 55 cents
44 cents for cookies a good deal

Join Meijers Mperks and get a coupon for $10 off $50 general merchandise Good only 12/1-12/2
http://www2.meijer.com/mperks/Welcome.aspx

Monday, November 29, 2010

Fru-Gal Update November 29

Get 15% off your in store purchase and enjoy 20% off Walgreens brand products on December 1
http://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/friendsandfamily.jsp

Free sample of Pillow scents
http://www.pillow-scents.com/free_sample.html

Get free shipping with promotional code FREE2010 at Avon.com

Today only at Groupon Seattle there is a cute deal for personalized Jones Soda bottles. Get a 12pk for $15 that you put on your own label.
http://www.groupon.com/seattle?utm_medium=afl&utm_campaign=3902420&utm_source=rvs

Unadvertised free deal at CVS
EOS chapstick is on sale for $2.99
Receive $2.99 in extracare bucks
Final cost= FREE

Don't forget about the Contact Solution $9.99
Receive $9.99 in extracare bucks
Final cost=FREE

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Fru-Gal Update November 28

Get an extra 250 speedy reward points just present coupon with your card little something extra for the holidays from Speedway
http://pages.speedyrewards-email.com/page.aspx?qs=38dfbe491fab00ea31f5134edd3d251445b141c7de49b47d6aa19482493d289bbfafec55984042ef052ea28e3675aeaa4bdd2cbe5fca45a301ac136a9c547b8af3a327df32a32ad1a66fdfc70c98b847d4623d3ac4a4fb00

Until 11/30 get 75% Amazon Video On Demand movies just enter code RENTDEAL http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&tag=dealnewscom&docId=1000632581

Now is the time to get your batteries for the holidays at Staples. Buy 20 pack of AA,or AAA Duracell batteries and receive 100% of your purchase price back in Staples Rewards.
There also is a $5 off UPS shipping coupon at Staples in their flyer.

RITEAID DEALS - good stocking stuffers

Gillette Fusion Razor $9.00
$4 coupon in Sunday's paper
$5 UP rewards
Final price = FREE

Splenda $2.99
Use $1 coupon from 11/7 Sunday paper
$1 UP reward
Final price= 99 cents

Bee MD Cough drops $2.99
$2 UP rewards
$1 Mail in Rebate http://www.beemd.com/documents/BeeMD_Rebate.pdf
Final price = FREE

Holiday M&M's 2 for $5
use $1/2 M&M's 11/14 Sunday paper
$1/2 RiteAid Video Values
http://my.adperk.com/offer/d30b50da#vo
$2.00 UP rewards
Final price= 2 for $1.00

Don't forget to print your $3 off $20 RiteAid purchase coupon from Video Value
RiteAid is also doing Holiday Bucks back. Enter all your receipts throughout December and they will send you a check up to $20 back when you have reached a purchased amount.
https://riteaid.rebateplus.com/holiday/default.asp?jse=yes

Cellfire.com is planning a promotion for Cyber Monday where visitors have the opportunity to win $5 off their next shopping trip to Kroger. The promotion will last 5 hours and start at 3pm EST on Monday 11/29. Go to your cellfire account to see if you can load a $5 coupon on your account. I got a free $1 coupon last week.

You can get an CVS egift card for $25 and receive a $5 egift card. If you are shopping at CVS buy one for yourself for $25 but actually get $30
https://cvs.cashstar.com/gift-card/buy/

30% everything and free shipping at Snapfish when you use coupon code SHIPNSAVE. This deal is good until the end of the day on Monday.
www.snapfish.com

Get free $3 worth of MP3 downloads from Amazon just enter promotional code GET3MP3S its very easy to do. http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000634471

Monday cyber deal at Lord and Taylor get an additional 25% off already marked down prices when you enter code CYBER at check-out. You only receive free shipping if your order is over $99.
www.lordandtaylor.com

Kohls.com get 20% your entire purchase with promotional code EXTRA20 plus stack coupon code CONTACTFR for free shipping.

Five free Hanukkah Greeting Cards from TinyPrints today only enter promotional code LATKE at checkout
http://www.tinyprints.com/greeting/shop/hanukkah-greeting-cards.htm

Baby Leg Warmers- cute three pairs for $10
http://www.babylegs.com/Category.aspx?CategoryId=702