Saturday, May 12, 2012

Debbi's Frugal Forum May 12, 2012

To wish you a Happy Mother’s Day, Shutterfly and The Ellen Degeneres Show have come together to offer a FREE 8×8 20 page Hardcover Photo Book (a $29.99 value)! All you have to pay is around $8 for shipping.
http://www.shutterfly.com/landing/doViewSignup.sfly?fid=954fdf1d63c348c6a4253039dc792e239bd561e01c0bb07670cacbd1fa314362322b98e8386f2832
Offer ends Monday, May 29 take some pictures at your Mother’s Day celebration for a beautiful memory book.

$5 off $25 purchase today only at Dollar General coupon
http://www2.dollargeneral.com/Ads-and-Promos/Coupons/pages/Index.aspx

Free one year subscription to Better Homes and Garden just for signing up for American Family
https://www.americanfamily.com/lp/BHGblogMay/?tcode=AF-BAC-8010012663

Don’t forget today is Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive- leave a bag of non-perishable food at your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up and deliver to the local food bank.

Free Mrs. Dash sample packets when you like them on their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Mrs.DashRecipes/app_407689009250848

Today until one o’clock use $10 off $25 purchase at Macy’s coupon
http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/listingimages/Retailers/macys/Coupons/40748_102_5.11.pdf

Free subscription to W magazine
http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/w/new/sg_w_pg1gd.htm

Free subscription to Ebony magazine
http://cdn.mercurymagazines.com/121-121816/index.html

$2 coupon to OrganicGirl Produce
https://www.facebook.com/iloveorganicgirl

Buy one photo book at Mixbook get one free ends today - just enter promotional code MAYBOGO at checkout. http://www.mixbook.com/printed-photo-books?coupon=maybogo&utm_source=Mixbook+Integrated+List&utm_campaign=d4116636a7-MAYBOGO_bookbogo_051212r2&utm_medium=email

Don’t forget today is the last day to get a free 8x10 at Walgreens - just use promotional code FREE4ME then use pick up in store making it FREE. www.walgreens.com

(another code for second 8x10 FREE4ME2)

Like Sunsweet Plum Amazins on their facebook page and the first 200 submissions each day will get a coupon for a free jar. https://www.facebook.com/Sunsweet/app_333576666714733

Free subscription to Shape Magazine
http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/shape/new/1yr/sg_shape_pg4gd.htm

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Debbi's Frugal Forum May 10, 2012

Starting tomorrow, May 11th and going through Sunday, May 13th, Babies “R” Us is having an in-store only weekend sale in which you can take an EXTRA 50% off already reduced clearance prices on clothing and shoes – no coupon needed! This would be a great time to stock up on clothing for the kiddos, as prices will be up to 85% off!

Free bag of chips at Kroger May 11 from 3pm to 8pm

Pledge to hit the trails with your dog and receive a free Milkbone treat sample
https://www.facebook.com/itsgoodtogivemilkbone/app_185491188240633

Pledge to support blood donation and receive free GIVE bandages
https://www.facebook.com/Nexcare?sk=app_385365544837391

Free 8x10 photo at Walgreens when you enter promotional FREE4ME at checkout. http://photo2.walgreens.com/walgreens/storepage/storePageId=SpecialOffer?AID=10654946&PID=3278587&ext=3278587&CID=2568826

15% off Walgreens purchase coupon for May 11 only
http://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/friendsandfamily.jsp?AID=10826759&PID=3278587&ext=3278587&CID=2568826

High value $2 coupon for Method Detergent
https://www.facebook.com/method/app_137656902971961

Rite Aid Deal:
Buy two Gerber baby food on sale buy one for $1.79 and get the second for 50% off plus receive $3 +UPs reward making both free. I bought the apple baby food tastes just like applesauce.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Debbi's Frugal Forum May 9, 2012

I had lots of people sign up for my daily emails yesterday. I am so glad that people are trying to save money and get some free stuff for themselves. I am not promoting buying things but what I do try to teach is a saving lifestyle. It doesn’t take much time or effort to save money but you must want to start. I do make it a little easier so I hope that you all find the emails helpful.

Free subscription to SHAPE magazine
http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/shape/new/1yr/sg_shape_pg2gd-nonmem.htm

Free sample of TRESemme hair product from Walmart
http://see.walmart.com/tresemme/split-remedy/?cid=obo.249.569
(remember with Walmart all you have to enter is a name, address and birthdate)

$7 TENA personal pads coupon mailed to you
http://www.tenatwist.com/coupon-index.php

$1 coupon for Gold Bond Body Powder (no size limitations) use for travel size
http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=NFSKGPTM6UMTS

Sign up for WalkIt with GolfDigest and Humana to receive a free pedometer. Could be a great way to track your walking miles and start getting in shape.
http://www.golfdigest.com/walkit/

Buy a $25 eGiftCard and receive $5 eGiftCard for yourself at CVS
https://cvs.cashstar.com/gift-card/buy/

Now through May 13th whenever you purchase a $50 eGift Card to GAP, Old Navy or Banana Republic you will receive a $10 promotional card free. You do need to use that $10 card between May 14 and June 14. https://gap.cashstar.com/gift-card/buy/?tid=goaff3278587&ap=2&siteID=goafcid297
Good way to get a Mother’s Day gift but also a little something for  yourself.

Lots of organic coupons for you to print from Mambo Sprouts
http://print.coupons.com/Couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15046&zid=uw18&nid=10&cid=17333392

$1 off any size McDonald’s new Cherry Berry Chiller, Frappe, Real Fruit Smoothie or Frozen Strawberry Lemonade http://customds.serving-sys.com/hosting/omdchi/mcDonaldsCouponPages/mcd_cb_en.html

I was just at my Walgreens and saw that Nature Made Skin Beauty and Wellness 30 pack was clearance to $6.29 originally $24.99. If you have the Answers by Walgreens booklet that I always tell people to check out all the booklets at the pharmacy because they are full of coupons inside this booklet is a $3 coupon for the wellness pack making it just $3.29.

Walmart has Nintendo Wii Buy two get two free value bundles making each game just $5. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo-Wii-Buy-2-Get-2-Free-Value-Bundle/20551543??wmlspartner=CY3NkS*Y9qw&sourceid=27062933892070765614&veh=aff

Target has Pillsbury Toaster Strudel on sale for $2 buy three specially marked boxes that you can get a $5 for groceries rebate making all three just $1. You may find the specialty marked boxes at other stores.

Send your mother a ecard from Denny’s and they will send you and your mom a coupon for a free skillet cookie a la mode with your entrees. https://www.facebook.com/dennys/app_382774575094113

Free sample of Clear Scalp and Hair Beauty Therapy just enter VIP code CLEARLYFriendWithBenefits
https://www.facebook.com/clearhaircare/app_348878868481376

$15 for Mossimo Womens 1 Piece Swimdress Collection was $34.99 free shipping from Target.
http://dailydeals.target.com/?ref= sc_iw_ss#

$1 coupon for Soft Scrub on their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/SoftScrub/app_355446264519887

On Sunday, May 13th all moms get 10 FREE Boneless Wings at Hooters!
**Dine in only, participating locations (I suggest calling before heading out)

Buy one get one free Purina Friskies Plus coupon
https://www.facebook.com/Friskies?sk=app_137656902971961

Free Prairie City Cookie at Thornton’s coupon
https://www.facebook.com/thorntonsinc/app_116119781806554

Better Homes and Garden is celebrating National Public Gardens Day by giving free admission on May 11 to a garden near you. Only a couple in Kentucky. http://npga.bhg.com/

Special Graduation offer from Qdoba. Receive up to four free entrees when you purchase Qdoba Catering between May 14 and June 17. Just mention the offer when you place your order. http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe531579736c07747413&m=fe671570766107797316&ls=fdee13797263047b7c1474

Free sample of Lactaid
http://www.lactaid.com/content/offer-page

$1 coupon on Planters Peanut Butter
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/kraft.aspx#/coupons

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Debbi's Frugal Forum May 8,2012

Pink Dog Bakery is sending free samples of their Gourmet Cupcakes for dogs
http://www.pinkdogbakery.com/promo/CupTrial.php

Free sample of Zop Liquid Laundry Detergent when you like them on their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/zoplaundrydetergent/app_100265896690345

Doctor Oz is giving away ten gift bags celebrating his 2 million fans on facebook you never know you might win
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/win-dr-oz-gift-bag

Just connect with facebook and add your pictures for a free WEARSHARE photo bracelet. Use promotional code WRSR77 at checkout to get it for free with free shipping
http://www.wearshare.us/
(don’t enter a credit card)

Answer some questions on Walgreens facebook page and receive a coupon for $5 off $25 purchase https://www.facebook.com/Walgreens/app_111808115618289

Use promotional code GROWNUP20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order at Old Navy
http://oldnavy.gap.com/?tid=onaff1651317&ap=2&siteID=onafcid51

Free subscription to Latina, Siempre Mujer or both when you qualify
http://a388.g.akamai.net/7/388/1603/0001/www.freebizmag.com/email_latsie_01welcome.htm?tcode=&fid=10202

Free sample of Propel Zero on the go
https://www.facebook.com/propel/app_235344616573100

Sign up for P&G everyday and receive $25 worth of P&G coupons in the mail
https://www.pgeveryday.com/pgeds/HMS/brandsampler-login.jsp

Free sample issue of Home School Enrichment magazine
http://homeschoolenrichment.com/magazine/request-sample-issue.html

Superman- The Movie four pack collection on sale at Amazon for $7.38 was $39.92
http://www.amazon.com/Superman-Movie-Four-Disc-Special-Edition/dp/B000IJ79UW/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1336479102&sr=8-11
could be a good Father’s Day present

The Body Shop is offering $10 off $20 purchase coupon in store or online with promotional code DEALMOON offer valid until May 13 - good Mother’s day deal
http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/coupon-landing-pages/dealmoon.aspx?

Watch video on CVS.com to receive 50 cents coupon for Lifesavers. If you share with three friends get a $1.50 coupon on two bags of Lifesavers. http://cvssavingscentral.com/Programs/WRI_LifeSvr100yr.aspx?WT.ac=B_05072012_04_WRI_32352_LifeSvr100yr_LL_TRM

$1 off Grape Nuts coupon on their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/grapenutscereal/app_294032607339719

Get a personalized Memory Keeper at Paper Coterie for $20 originally $40 when you enter promotional code HAPPY1STBIRTHDAY at checkout. You do have to pay for shipping but this would make a great Mother’s Day, Graduation or Wedding present for someone special. www.papercoterie.com

Free Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioner sample
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/EnhancedRenderContent.aspx?id=103765

Monday, May 7, 2012

Debbi's Frugal Forum May 7, 2012

Kids eat free on May 7 through May 9 at Chili’s coupon
http://campaign.chilis.com/kidseatfreemay2012/

Brawny White Perforated Paper Towels 12 roll case only $9.99 was $16.99 at Staples.com. Choose pick up in store for no shipping charges. http://www.staples.com/Brawny-White-Perforated-Paper-Towel-Rolls-2-Ply-12-Case/product_852190&cm_mmc=CJ-_-affiliate-_-feed-_-listing?PID=3278587&storeId=10001&AID=10422268&cm_mmc=CJ-_-3278587-_-3278587-_-10422268&CID=AFF%253A3278587%253A3278587%253A10422268

Free sample of Crystal Light Mocktails when you like them on their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/crystallight/app_155200757865673

$1 off Revlon Nail Polish at Rite Aid coupon (Revlon is 40% off this week)
https://www.facebook.com/riteaid/app_214265261970624

Sign up for two free samples of Curamin pain reliever
http://www.curamin.com/samples/

Free sample of Purex
http://www.freesamplepurex.com/

Free Sunmaid 100th Anniversary Cookbook
http://www.sunmaid.com/anniversarycookbook/index.html

$5 off $15 or more purchase at TGI Friday’s coupon
https://secure.petsmart.com/petperks/_webassets/TGIFridays.pdf

Lots of free magazines available from Rewards Gold
Cigar Aficionado- http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/cigar/sg_cigar_pg2gd-nonmem.htm
Martha Stewart Living-http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/ms_living_gd1y/sg_ms_living_pg2gdnomem1.htm
Newsweek-http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/newsweekgd/sg_newsweek_pg2gd-nonmem.htm
Wine Spectator-http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/wine_spec/sg_wine_spec_pg2gd-nonmem.htm

New Flavor sample from Lipton Tea & Honey - Mango Pineapple
http://offerpop.com/Contest.psp?a=194975693850063&p=200106643364694&c=98852&u=11790

Canon PowerShot A2200 Digital Camera Kit with Carrying Case and 4GB Memory Card plus get a $20 giftcard at Target was $179.99 now $79.99 free shipping.
http://www.target.com/p/Canon-PowerShot-A2200-14-1MP-Digital-Camera-Kit-with-Carrying-Case-and-4GB-Memory-Card-Red/-/A-14063937?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0001&AFID=Performics_Wheel%20n%20Deal%20Mama&LNM=Primary

Free subscription to Car Craft (if you qualify)
http://www2.freebizmag.com/10020519/welcome.html?tcode=&fid=102294370198

Free subscription to Clearing Caring magazine
http://www.clearlycaring.com/?subscribe.php

Free samples of Paco Rabanne’s Lady Million
https://hearstdigital.wufoo.com/forms/m7w7s9/

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Debbi's Frugal Forum May 6, 2012

Have you ever opened your wallet and thought where did that $100 dollars go? Most of us don’t even realize what our daily spending adds up to. Social spending situations – dining out, grabbing drinks with friends are some of the places that your money disappears into thin air. Take a cash sabbatical. Go a day or more without spending any cash or using your credit card. This exercise will help you work through your sale stockpile. Getting all these great deals with coupons will only be productive if you use everything. Remember sales come around every six to eight weeks so even if you use your stockpile you will be able to replenish it soon. What this will also do is make you use your products that are getting close to expiring. Dealing with money can trigger many emotions like anxiety and greed which makes it hard to get perspective. So from time to time when you arrange a day when you don’t buy anything at all it will be a satisfying feeling.

TIPS FOR NO SPENDING DAYS-

· Bring your lunch to work

· Make your own coffee in the morning

· Be creative with what is in your pantry for dinner

· Enjoy free Big Band & Jazz Series Tuesdays 7pm at MoonDance Amphitheater from May 15- June 26

· Walk or ride your bike when you can

· Use food from your freezer

· Go to the library check out a book

Mother’s Day Goodies-

CVS Deals:

Russell Stover Chocolates $5.99 receive $2 extracare bucks making final price $3.99.

Mars Chocolate Singles 75 cents receive 75 cents extracare bucks making final price FREE

Free summer tote ($24.99 value) with purchase of $30 or more of any Maybelline cosmetics or Garnier skin care or hair care products.

$10 extracare bucks when you spend $25 or more on Beyonce, Heidi Klum, Faith Hill, Shakir or Halle fragrances.

Wet ‘n Wild Nail Pail $9.99 receive $4 extracare bucks making final price $5.99.

Get $10 extracare bucks when you spend $50 on any combination of Spa & Wellness, DSW, iTunes or Panera gift cards.

Receive a $10 rebate when you spend $30 on Neutrogena facial moisturizer, cleansing or acne only products.

Rite Aid Deals:

Buy two jewelry items receive $4+UP rewards.

8x10 Photo Collage $1.49 receive $1+Ups rewards making final price 49 cents.

Buy $10 of any Sally Hansen Cosmetics, Depilatories and Beauty Tools receive $5 +Ups

Mitchum for Women $3.99 use $1 Sunday paper coupon plus send in for $1 Rite Aid Single Check Rebate making final price just $1.99.

Hershey’s Pot of Gold chocolates $3.99 receive $2+UPs reward making the final price $1.99

Today get a free Mother’s Day card from www.cardstore.com when you enter promotional code LUVMOM. Valid for one free Mother’s Day card includes shipping.

Get a free Mother’s Day Card from treat when you enter promotional code FREETREAT. Try this promotional code TRYTREAT for another free card. www.treat.com

Free Pink Water Bottle with any Pink purchase at Victoria’s Secret http://pink.victoriassecret.com/?vspromo=pn_bottom_feat_free_water_bottle_offer_gwp_120430

Get a customized photo Mother’s Day card at Walmart for less than 40 cents when you pick it up in store. http://photos2.walmart.com/walmart/storepage/storePageId=Cards/?wmlspartner=xAwO21lyZLU&sourceid=14769411163914591812


If you are a VISA Signature Cardholder this summer each Friday until August 17th you can purchase Fandango Movie Ticket and get a second ticket for free. https://www.fandango.com/visasignature

Today only get free shipping and handling plus $25 off $50 purchase at Gurney’s Seed & Nursery. Co. http://gurneys.com/category.asp?c=340&sid=0519710&eid=043012GUA&utm_source=em&utm_medium=spec&lm=gurn

Free custom reusable grocery bag ($8.99 value) from ink garden just enter promotional code FREEBAG good until May 31. You do have to pay shipping and handling. www.inkgarden.com

Make a free custom placemat for Mom with promotional code PLACEFREE ($3.99 value). Offer expires May 22. You will need to pay shipping and handling. www.inkgarden.com

Make a personalized coffee mug from InkGarden for just $1 http://inkgarden.extole.com/a/clk/N4PK0

Get a free 8x10 from RitzPix when you enter promotional code BIGPRINT. http://www.ritzpix.com/special-offers/try-us-for-free?aff=cjnet44

Taste of Home is having their popular $5 cookbook sale. Use promotional code LS114 to get free shipping on orders over $25. http://www.shoptasteofhome.com/$5-Sale/5sale,default,sc.html

Get Mom a $50 Gift Card at Applebee’s and receive a $10 bonus card for yourself. http://applebees.fbmta.com/members/ViewMailing.aspx?MailingID=42949681871&storecode=

Use Ebates to order your Mother’s Day gift getting twice the bonus cash back towards your purchases. http://www.ebates.com/mothersday-gifts.htm?entity=76.7567.77.162

Joseph's Beth is celebrating Mom today and next Saturday from 12 to 4pm where your child can get a free Mother's Day picture and fram keepsake or Kids Mother's Day Flower Card craft from 11am to 1pm. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=zgpeu8bab&v=001FD0CiKT5Djrrb_XMtlWPW6_CtsXA0KGVp

Buy one 5x7 folded Mother's Day card at ww.cvs.com and get another one free just enter promotional code BOGOMOM ends up being two for $1.99 with code. http://www.cvsphoto.com/cards-stationery/Holidays/Mother-s-Day?WT.mc_id=PhotoEM_050612




Free small drink and small curly fries at Arby’s coupon with purchase of any Market Fresh Sandwichs. http://coupon.arbys.com/MayArbysExtras05022012/

Sign up for CraverNation at White Castle for two free slider coupon http://cravernation.whitecastle.com/

This summer get half off real ice cream shakes at Sonic after 8pm. http://www.sonicdrivein.com/home.jsp#/home

Check out Oscar Mayer Selects website to receive a $1 coupon but share the page with ten of your friends to get a coupon for a free product. https://kraft.promotions.com/omyeseffect/click.do?d=gsKXqc1wxuuINd8iHUWRoGgjKDjv8QwA&utm_source=EM&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=YQ

Through May 13th, Starbucks is hosting the Frappuccino Happy Hour Photo Challenge. Each day, Starbucks will post a daily photo challenge on their facebook page. Once you know the challenge of the day, you’ll want to take a photo or select a photo that may be taken previously which demonstrates what the daily challenge is looking for. Each day, 10 entrants will be selected at random to receive a $25 Starbucks Gift Card. http://www.frappuccino.com/en-us/community

Until May 13th Starbucks is offering your Frappuccino blended beverage for 50 percent off from 3-5pm. Check out your Starbucks if they are participating. http://www.frappuccino.com/en-us

Every Tuesday this month, Hanes is giving away 100 pair of women’s socks. Just like Hanes on their facebook page and click on the “Women’s” tab for every entry Hanes wil randomly select 100 winners every Tuesday until May, 29, 2012. https://www.facebook.com/hanes/app_248545431880106


Show a military ID, VFW Membership card or Return the Favor card anytime in May at participating Buffalo Wild Wings locations will make donate 10% of your food purchase to the VFW Foundation’s Return the Favor campaign. http://troops.buffalowildwings.com/

Get your hearing aids cleaned and checked for free from a local, qualified hearing professional. http://www.hearing-aid.com/Free-Clean-and-Check

Upload your child’s artwork and receive a free Rudi’s Organic Bakery sandwich box designed with their artwork. https://apps.facebook.com/box-art-contest/contests/199073

Sign up for exclusive coupons from Thorntons when you like them on their facebook page. Check their free coupons. https://www.facebook.com/thorntonsinc/app_116119781806554

Get a free Australian Lamb recipe book A World of Flavor http://www.australian-lamb.com/Lamb/A_World_of_Flavor_Cookbook/

Visit Just Me Music and use promotional code MYELMO to get a personalized song with your childs name sung by Elmo. You also can use promotional code VEGGIE to get a personalized song sung by the Veggie Tales. https://www.justmemusic.com/redeem1/index1.php

Starting today Cinnabon is celebrating Nurse’s week by giving all nurses a Cinnabon Classic Roll for free. Just show your healthcare ID badge at your local Cinnabon.