Debbi's Frugal Forum May 25, 2012

Free 39 week subscription to Wall Street Journal
http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/wsj/tgs_wsj_pg4-39.htm

This weekend Saturday thru Monday $1 Frappes at Burger King

This week only get a small sub, regular fountain drink and chips at Quiznos for just $2.99 coupon
http://qclub.quiznos.com/?imm_cid=9X-9W&imm_kwd=2248&imm_hid=2351747&imm_c1=_CAKE_&flow=prt&imm_mid=4400&imm_c2=13

Free Chips and Queso at Chili’s Saturday, Sunday coupon
http://chilis.fbmta.com/members/ViewMailing.aspx?MailingID=23622360043&_X=xacDqBv4gJIY0&MemberID=

Start or go to your Rite Aid photo account and get a free 8x10 photo from Rite Aid when you enter promotional code FBFREE8x10 at checkout. I just found out this is for today only SORRY
www.riteaid.com


Get a 50 cents coupon for Cool WHip when you like them on their facebook page (if your store doubles coupons this could make for a good deal)
https://www.facebook.com/coolwhip/app_234853949906229

Lots of coupons for the Shoe Carnival this weekend
http://locator.shoecarnival.com/MemorialDay_PD_Coupon.aspx?http://locator.shoecarnival.com/MemorialDay_Collect_Coupon.aspx?utm_source=Permission%20Data&utm_medium=banner+ad&utm_content=Tracking%20Pixel&utm_campaign=2012%20Shoe%20Carnival%20Memori al%20Day

$2 off when you purchase three Stonyfield yogurts coupon
http://www.stonyfield.com/family

Free mini candle with any purchase at Bath&Body Works this weekend coupon
http://americanboardwalk.com/facebook/countdown-to-summer/downloads/26-freecandle-offer.pdf

Look What I Can Do! Easy Reader for 5 - 6
http://store.samhsa.gov/product/Look-What-I-Can-Do-/BKD553

Play Day in the Park Coloring Book
http://store.samhsa.gov/product/Play-Day-in-the-Park-Easy-Reader/BKD542

Here are some coupons from www.coupons.com to print out
$5 off any two boxes of Cafe Escapes K-Cups packs
$1.10 on any one refrigerated JELL-O Snacks
$1 off Country Crock spreads
70 cents off one Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cereal
$1.50 off two Hidden Valley Farmhouse Originals dressing
$3 off AmeriGas Cylinder Exchange
Buy one get one Renuzit Fresh Accents Air Freshener free

20% off O’Charley’s this weekend only coupon
http://www.ocharleys.com/eclub/webversion/OC_MemorialDay_Coupon/?x=61726465636b61726440676d61696c2e636f6dhttp://

Artscow is offering personalized dog tags for $3.99 plus free shipping. These look really cute. Just use promotional code MEMORDAY at checkout www.artscow.com

$5 off your Steak Dinner at Outback Steakhouse coupon
http://view.email.outback.com/?j=fe5f10717d65037c7310&m=fed2157174660475&ls=fdf512707267047a7114767c&l=fe9c15727767057474&s=fe30137470640079741171&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe2410747363047f7d1d73&r=0

$2 off BIC FlameDisk coupon
https://www.facebook.com/bicmultipurposelighters/app_143568885774845

75 cents Breyers coupon
https://www.facebook.com/breyers/app_214876255193242

Debbi's Frugal Forum May 23, 2012

$10 off $20 or more at Walgreens just enter promotional code DAD10
http://photo1.walgreens.com/walgreens/storepage/storePageId=Personality?stop_mobi=yes&ec=hncx13129_10off20fathersday&ep_rid=AABFpj&ep_mid=_BPvCiEB8jG5syz

Free sample of TRICALM lotion
http://www.tricalm.com/sample-request-for-consumer

Free sample of Milk-Bone Trail Mix from Walmart
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid103881.aspx

Pledge to hit the trails with your dog for a free sample of Milk-Bone trail mix
https://www.facebook.com/itsgoodtogivemilkbone?sk=app_185491188240633

Free sample of Vitanity Drink Mix
http://vitanity.biz/build.php

$1 off any Blue Bunny Frozen Item coupon
http://view.iscreamteam.com/view_email.aspx?j=fe571574736207787c12&m=fef711707d6d06&ls=fdee1777746

$1 coupon for any 12oz bag of Seattle Coffee
http://link.seattlesbest.com/view/4f73b9d062047742c99781d3hbin.nwl/20389fbd

Free sample kit from Poise
http://www.poise.com/samples

Don’t forget that free Father’s Day card from Treat if you are a new customer just enter promotional code FREETREAT at checkout. (FREE CARD AND FREE SHIPPING)
www.treat.com

$1 coupon for two Popsicle products
use this coupon at Krogers this week - Popsicle are just $1 making them 50 cents each when you buy two.
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vi&tqnm=xevmbyq51624297&o=101938&c=FH&p=ZQlbr38t&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=WeeklyEmail&utm_campaign=ABSFY13wk13

I told you yesterday about the Snausages $1.50 coupon they are on sale at Kroger’s for $1.99 making them just 49 cents. https://www.facebook.com/Snausages/app_148718241920115

Free Living Life Water at Thortons coupon
https://www.facebook.com/thorntonsinc/app_116119781806554

Free Healthy Women’s Active Kit featuring Dear Abby
http://publications.usa.gov/USAPubs.php

Free DVD on making it in the music business
http://www.oasiscd.com/request/berkleedvd.asp

Debbi's Frugal Forum May 22, 2012

This week at Walmart get two bags of 15lb Kingsford Charcoal for $5.48
(It is in the ad)
Check out www.coupons.com look under food for buy one bag of Kingsford Charcoal and one Kingsford starter fluid get free Hillshire Salad Dressing coupon

High value $1.50 coupon for Snausages or Snaw Somes dog snacks whenyou share the offer with three friends or post to your facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Snausages/app_148718241920115

Tonight at 8pm check out Vaseline’s facebook page to try to get a free 3fl oz tube of their vnew Vaseline Total Moisture lotion for you and a friend. https://www.facebook.com/vaseline?sk=app_146626025380113

$10 off your photo order of $20 at Walgreens just use promotional code DAD10 at checkout http://photo2.walgreens.com/walgreens/storepage/storePageId=Main?stop_mobi=yes&ec=hncx15328_10off20&ep_rid=AABFpj&ep_mid=_BPuJ3yB8jCaS$u

Free K-Cup sample pack of Tully’s best-selling slow roasted coffee
https://www.facebook.com/TullysCoffee/app_396446713718279

Check out the Today’s Show Steals and Deals on their facebook page
Great Father’s Day presents
Seiko Watches retail $300 now $89.99
iSkin iPad and iPhone Covers retail $139.98 now $42
eShave Shaving Kits retail $127 now $45
Aerial7 Headphones retail $70 now $24.50
Oxford Golf Polo Shirts retail $79 now $24
https://www.facebook.com/TodayShowStealsAndDeals

50% off all Crayola items coupon at Staples
http://reg.e.staples.com/c/s/tagfrm/BPuzpiB7SHGCB8jGLeNtJbCOWW/coupon.html?n=4895&email=&COUPON_1=28761

Tune in to Channel 94 to play an interactive game to score a coupon valid for a free Dr. Pepper Ten. After the game is over, you will be prompted to enter your email address

Now through June 5 InkGarden is offering a free Gift for Dad ($7.99-$9.99 value) when you use promotional code FREEFORDAD during checkout. Choose from a free Notebook, 11 oz Mug or 9x8 mousepad. You will have to pay for shipping which starts around $4.99.
www.inkgarden.com

Print out 75 cents coupon for two Milky Way bars and use them for next week’s CVS deal- buy Mars Chocolate SIngles get 75 cents back in extracare bucks. Use coupon get two candy bars for FREE.
www.coupons.com

Like Red Gold to enter to win a Red Gold Apron they are giving away 1,000 FREE aprons a week. https://www.facebook.com/RedGold/app_364041783617057

National Donut Day is June 1 check out Dunkin’ Donuts for a free donut
https://www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts
Free donuts at Krispy Kreme on June 1
https://www.facebook.com/events/349799745086392/

Sign up to get a free Target Beauty Bag (it took me a few times to get through)
https://www.facebook.com/TargetStyle

Free entree at Panda Express when you buy a 2-Entree Plate and Drink
http://www.pandaexpresssocialmedia.com/media/sobelifewatercoupon.jpg

Join Penn Station eclub to get a free sub
http://www.penn-station.com/lexington/

Debbi's Frugal Forum May 21, 2012

Sign up for Eversave a new daily deal site and receive a $10 credit
http://eversave.com/share/lX9Q

Six personalized items for Father’s Day for 50% at Inkgarden. Just use promotional code DadDeal  at checkout.
http://inkgarden.extole.com/a/clk/4CB4q0
1. Personalized shirts
2. Personalized playing cards
3. Personalized Mouse pads
4. Set of 4 coasters
5. Personalized Blankets
6. 11oz Personalized mugs

From 5/21-6/17, earn 4x more Kroger Fuel points when you buy participating Gift Cards. For example, a $25 gift card purchase will give you 100 Fuel Points or a $250 gift card purchase will give you 1,000 Fuel Points. Good Father’s Day gift or if you were planning on buying something at Home Depot for Dad get a gift card to purchase the item.

High value $1.50 coupon off two bags of Brach’s Candy (it is reported to be $1.28 at Walmart- I haven’t checked yet)- that would make each bag only 53 cents
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/EnhancedRenderContent.aspx?id=103842

Free sample of Lacoste fragrance
http://www.lacoste-parfums.com/free-sample/

Free Bloomin Onion appetizer with any purchase today at Outback Steakhouse https://www.facebook.com/outback

Take one zero waste challenge and receive a free tote bag
http://zerowastemarin.org/take-a-challenge/

Walgreens Deal:
Ghirardelli Chocolate Bars two for $3
Print out $1 on two bar coupon
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vi&tqnm=xcatbsq92133548&o=98851&c=BW&p=FBQknWbI
Making the final price $1 each for a big bar

Free subscription to SHAPE magazine
http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/shape/new/sg_shape_pg1gd.htm

First time customers only can get a free card from www.Treat.com when you enter promotional code FREETREAT at checkout. (Thinking Father’s Day card)
Sign up for a new Walmart Photo Account and you will get 25 free 1-hour 4x6 prints. You will get a code in your welcome email.
https://www.walmart.com/subflow/YourAccountLoginContext/1029586872/sub_generic_login/start.do?login=1

High value GE Energy Smart CFL $2 coupon
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=xeugdog59303555&bt=vi&o=101899&c=QR&p=lva4SYW1

Hello Kitty Figure Rhinestones Necklace from Amazon.com just $9.90 was $44.20
http://www.amazon.com/Hello-Kitty-Figure-Rhinestones-Necklace/dp/B004A7S8LC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1337607096&sr=8-4

ArtsCow is offering a great deal on personalized cosmetic bags- get three cosmetic bags any size for just $10 shipped. Just enter promotional code THREECOSBAGS at checkout. www.artscow.com

Puss in Boots (two disc blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) at Amazon is $19.46 use promotional code MOMSAV40 at checkout for additional huge savings. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=puss+in+boots+dvd+combo

Send a Father’s Day Cheryl’s Cookie Greeting card for just $5 shipped. Really cute. http://www.cheryls.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryNavigate?r=cco_2012052101&searchCategory=400020982&catalogId=11102&categoryId=400020982&cm_mmc=Email-_-Email-Cheetahmail-2012-May-_-cco_20120521-SaveUpto%2425_Cheryls-_-cookie&c=400020982&subCatName=cheryls-cookie-greeting&cm_em=morrisjjm103%40aol.com&catName=categories&storeId=10202&ddkey=http:Entrance

Debbi's Frugal Forum May 20, 2012

Summer is right around the corner. This is the time as a family you decide what am I going to do for a vacation? With the price of gas soaring, a staycation is a wonderful way to spend time enjoying your nearby attractions. Staycations is staying at home during your vacation instead of traveling to a pleasure destination. Use this time as a family to appreciate all that Lexington and nearby towns have to offer for your entertainment. Don’t forget to use your local parks that offer tennis, playgrounds, picnic area plus much more giving your family an active afternoon of fun. You will be surprised at how much fun as a family you can have for free by being creative.

Here are some wonderful ideas to enjoy during the summer.

Joseph Beth is offering Camp Joseph-Beth this summer. Check out the wonderful camps available for children from ages 7 and up. Many of the camps are free or charge a small fee for supplies. http://www.josephbeth.com/promotions/CampJBLexFlyer.pdf

Regal Theaters’ Summer Movie Express features movies costing just $1. Pick from two films shown Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am. A portion of proceeds from the Summer Movie Express will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute. http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx

Register your child to receive two free games of bowling every day all summer long at participating bowling locations. http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating week with free fishing days June 2 and June 3 in Kentucky. http://www.takemefishing.org/community/events-and-attractions/national-celebrations/national-fishing-and-boating-week

Cinemark Theatre offers a Summer Movie Clubhouse where you can purchase 10 tickets for $5 or $1 per show for PG or G movies offered every Wednesday at 10am. Check out the movies being offered at http://www.cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse-2012.

Check out Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Imagination’s Destination program. Kids earn a free book when they read any 8 books. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp

Feed your Brain program at Half Priced Books for kids 14 and under when they read 300 minutes, turn in their completed reading log and they will earn a $5 Half Price Book Back to School Bucks reward for the month. http://www.hpb.com/community/fyb/started/

Print out reward calendars from Chuck E Cheese when your child accomplishes their goals bring it in to Chuck E. Cheese and they will receive 10 free tokens. http://www.chuckecheese.com/promotions/rewards-calendars.php

Home Depot offers free hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5-12 the first Saturday of the month from 9am to 12pm. The child gets to keep their craft and receive a free kids workshop apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=HT_WS_KidsWorkshops

Lowes has a free kids clinic with different projects plus the kids get a free apron, goggles, patch and more. Check out activities time and dates. https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Apple retail store offers a free fun workshop where your child can become a filmmaker. The camp is for children ages 8-12 held at the Apple store for three days. Sign up for notification of class registration. http://www.apple.com/retail/camp/notify.html

Lexington Parks and Recreation is offering Big Band & Jazz free concert Tuesday Evenings 7pm until June 26 at The MoonDance Amphitheater at Beaumont Centre. For more information call 288-2925.

Want to learn more about couponing? Come Monday night, May 21 to the Northside Branch Library, 1733 Russell Cave Road for a coupon swap plus let me tell you some strategies on saving money at 6:30pm . Call 859-231-5500 to register. http://www.lexpublib.org/location/northside-branch

Learn cooking techniques every Sunday morning at 11am at William and Sonoma stores. Just call your local store to sign up. Check out website for a list of classes being offered. http://www.williams-sonoma.com/popup/customer-service/product-demos.html

Don’t forget about the Lexington Legends. Take the kids out to the ballpark on Monday for kids eat free night, Tuesday is 35 cents hot dogs night, Wednesday is Meijer Free Dog Night for Kids, Thursday $1 beer and Pepsi’s night, Friday, June 1 the first 1,000 fans get a free Legends hat plus check out the fireworks on Saturday. Attend a game on June 2 to celebrate Houston Astros 50^th Anniversary with big surprises. Check out website for summer long promotions. http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t495

Take advantage of Cincinnati Reds Baseball four tickets for $48 promotions and receive four free Reds caps. Check out dates available at http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/ticketing/four_48.jsp

Admission to and parking at Kentucky State Parks are always free. This gives you 51 opportunities to explore 17 resort parks, so designated because they full-service lodges, 23 recreation parks, and 11 historic sites, including Perryville battlefield, the site of Kentucky’s most destructive Civil War battle. Call 1-800-255-PARK for locations and more information on parks or go online at www.parks.ky.gov

Drive to the legendary Kentucky Bourbon Trail in central Kentucky and enter Bourbon Country for behind-the-scenes tours and tastings at Maker’s Mark, Jim Bea, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, and Heaven Hill, where you can also explore the Bourbon Heritage Center. Download a passport from the website www.KyBourbonTrail.com

Donate blood at The Kentucky Blood Center May 24-26 to receive a ticket to Kings Island. www.kybloodcenter.org

If you have library fines read at least 60 minutes in the library and the library will forgive $8 in fines. Maximum reading time is three hours per day plus an adult, parent, or volunteer may read to a pre-reading child. Go to your local library to register.  This program expires on May 30, 2012.

Good Foods in partnership with Slow Foods Bluegrass will present YERT. 50 States. One year your environmental road trip on May 22 from 6pm to 9pm at Downtown Central Library Theatre for FREE. www.yert.com

Thursday, May 24 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East is offering a lecture on Raising a Healthy Family. Please RSVP to Beverly Arthur at 859-967-5626 by May 21.

Saturday, August 25 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark from 9am to 2pm visit the Healthy Living Fair 2012. There will be an outdoor zumba class, Legends Kids Area will be open, meet and greet with Legends players plus more.

Join thousands of cyclists on a police-escorted 8-mile ride that is fun for all ages and cyclist levels. Registration begins at 8am at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza and the ride will take off around 10am. Visit www.bikelexington.com for more information.

Thursdays  through Oct 18 Central Bank is offering a free music series at Cheapside park from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Visit www.downtownlex.com for more information.

Fountain Films on Friday features free screenings of movies on an outdoor inflatable screen on select Fridays through August 24 at Triangle Park at West Main Street and South Broadway. Films will start at dusk, about 8:45pm but there will be plenty of activities before hand. Go to www.downtownlex.com for the lineup.

Don’t forget to check out local deals at Groupon for discounts on entertainment and food. Right now they are offering a one day boat rental at Wilgreen Lake Marina in Richmond for $19 regularly $40. http://www.groupon.com/r/uu952637

Where ever you are visiting this summer do not forget to check out chamber of commerce sites or visitor center sites for information of local events. Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau website is full of opportunities to enjoy this summer. www.visitlex.com

Pre-order Brave: The Video Game on Nintendo Wii $49,99 receive a free child’s ticket to see Brave and receive a $20 voucher to spend at DisneyStore.com

http://www.disneystore.com/nintendo-wii-gaming-toys-pre-order-brave-the-video-game-on-nintendo-wii-with-free-ticket-offer-and-free-20-offer/mp/1305730/1000375/?CMP=AFL-AffLSGen&att=LSGenAffl&LSID=3610466%257C10676026%257C  

Pre-order Brave: The Video Game on Nintendo DS $29.99 receive a free child’s ticket to see Brave and receive a $10 voucher to spend at DisneyStore.com http://www.disneystore.com/nintendo-ds-gaming-toys-pre-order-brave-the-video-game-on-nintendo-ds-with-free-ticket-offer-and-free-10-offer/mp/1305724/1000374/?CMP=AFL-AffLSGen&att=LSGenAffl&LSID=3610466%257C10676026%257C  

 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 or while supplies last.

Two year subscription to SHAPE magazine http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/shape/new/sg_shape_pg1gd.htm

Free sample of Propel to go when you like them on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/propel/app_235344616573100

Coupon deals:

U by Kotex Sleek Tampons at Walgreens for $3.99 receive $3 register rewards plus use $1 coupon from Sunday paper making final price FREE.

Purchase $30 worth of qualifying items receive $10 +UP rewards at Rite Aid. Couple scenarios:

Buy two Depends products $13 each plus one package of Scott paper towels for $7.99 use $1.50 Sunday paper coupon plus $1 Sunday paper coupon making final price after rewards $7.16 each.

Buy Pull-Ups training pants for $11 and Huggies Little Swimmers for $11 plus two packages of Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes for $2 each use $1.50 Sunday paper coupon and $1.50 Sunday paper coupon making final price after rewards $4.12 for each item.