Frugal Forum February 23, 2013

Get a free Just Married Sign for your car from Progressive. http://pages.e.progressive.com/justmarried

SODIAL Scalp Head Massager for 98 cents from Amazon with free shipping. I actual got one for myself because I have heard good stuff about them. If anything it is a good gag gift. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008YRK7EU?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B008YRK7EU&linkCode=xm2&tag=wwwthefruga05-20

Take the skin first pledge from Eucerin to receive free samples. http://www.eucerinus.com/skin-solution-center/pledge.html

Get a $5 Starbuck gift card when you buy any 1 lb. whole bean coffee at Starbucks good until March 31. http://ebm.e.starbucks.com/c/tag/hBRJanUAJvkyvB8w$9YNs2tBLVn/doc.html

Spider Man Widescreen Special DVD $3.20 at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005JKCH?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B00005JKCH&linkCode=xm2&tag=wwwthefruga05-20

Get 20% off your purchase coupon at Jo-Ann Fabric Coupons
http://www.joann.com/coupon/?icn=Home&ici=Slot5&AID=10273743&PID=2138476&SID=dl-147086-s

Like Save a Lot on their facebook page get a coupon for $5 off $25 purchase https://www.facebook.com/savealot/app_252054248241745

Free two issues of Family Circle magazine
https://www.valuemags.com/freeoffer/freeoffer.asp?offer=CIR_JHS

Write an encouraging message to the troops and Slim Jim will deploy a slim jim to the troops http://www.slimjim.com/troops.jsp

FordEx Group 3001m Mini Cree Led Flashlight Torch Adjustable Focus from Amazon just $6.55 was $35.50 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006E0QAFY?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B006E0QAFY&linkCode=xm2&tag=wwwthefruga05-20

Memorex MKS-SS1 SingStand Home Karaoke System from Amazon was $99.99 now $34.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BM7TY6?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001BM7TY6&linkCode=xm2&tag=wwwthefruga05-20

$10 off $20 purchase at The Body Shop this weekend only in store or online coupon. http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/coupon-landing-pages/bodyshop.aspx?stop_mobi=yes&cm_mmc=Email-_-20130222wtslaunch-_-mainimg-_-wtslp;tmcampid%3D31;tmad%3Dc;tmplaceref%3DYesMailClick;tmclickref%3DYesMailClick%26siteID%3Dlw9MynSeamY-OW0TSlRsuDwa_rer1D3GlQ&siteID=CY3NkS.Y9qw-2XjQLhshAjdxXo8tJT.xTQ

Reebok Women’s Easy Tone ReeNew Walking Shoe from Sport Chalet only $19.96 was $99.99 http://www.sportchalet.com/nav/i/category/shoes/walking+-+toning+shoes/300705_3058341/*/gender/women's/n/4294967225/*/brand/reebok/n/4294966309.do

Friday, March 1st, Tweet and Instagram with Krispy Kreme’s chefs and talk about the Glazed Banana Kreme Pie and other delicious treats.
The will be giving away Krispy Kreme Signature coffee samples to those who participate.
Plus, on March 2nd, post #BananaKREME hashtag or tweet it for a chance to win a sweet treat from Krispy Kreme.
https://www.facebook.com/events/132242066947300/?suggestsessionid=a9aebcb1dd64688ab5d152e67c1639b0

Free subscription to Baby Talk magazine
http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1301133-jWGdtfeSfA

Free subscription to Practical Horseman magazine
http://www2.freebizmag.com/10028321/welcome.html?tcode=?fid=107531517090

Frugal Forum February 19, 2013

17 coupons for additional savings at Staples
Get a free ream of paper and a free case of paper with your Staples rewards
http://reg.e.staples.com/c/s/tagfrm/hBRI-3GB7SHGCB8w87GDTKWVR5g/coupon.html?n=2258&email=morrisjjm103@aol.com&cm_lm=morrisjjm103@aol.com&cid=EM:CM:_BRI-3GB8w87GAS&om_rid=morrisjjm103@aol.com

Check out Rayovac facebook page they are giving away 1,000 free 4 packs of Alkaline Batteries on National Battery Day February 22 everyone else will receive a coupon. https://www.facebook.com/Rayovac/app_121670448012912

Today’s Deal of the Day at CVS coupon
2 for $1 Gain Dish Liquid 9 oz. with $5 purchase and coupon http://www.cvs.com/deals/deals.jsp?WT.mc_id=EM_DOD_Email_Trigger

Free shipping no minimum purchase at Oriental Trading today only just enter promotional code WCE3858 during checkout. http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?requestURI=getHomePageCR&BP=W3858&tabId=Home&cm_mmc=Email-_-130215EdayToys-_-OTC-_-OTCHomePage

Enjoy a free appetizer with the purchase of any two lobsterfest entrees coupon at Red Lobster https://www.redlobster.com/vmp_bypass/secure/coupons/?cmpid=rl_eml_20130218_LfestFreeApp_US

Taste of Home is having their $5 or less sale on great cookbooks, DIY books and more free shipping on $25 or more purchase http://www.shoptasteofhome.com/email-specials/5-or-less-sale.html?refurl=T6773&sourcekey=T6773&_mid=2407697&_rid=2407697.997536.137218

SLEEP TITE by Malouf Mattress Protector up to 70% off at Amazon right now Queen size was $119.99 now $35.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035E63WM/ref=pe_75500_28276030_pe_epc__1p_0_lm

49 cents 8x10 Digital photos at Rite Aid when you use promotional code 8x1049C choose pick up at store not charging you any shipping
http://ebm.email.riteaid.com/c/tag/hBRI4fLB8aI$TB8w5XyAAROuY.B8aI$Twf/doc.html?t_params=EMAIL%3Dmorrisjjm103%2540aol.com

Free subscription to Martha Stewarts Living Magazine http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/ms_living_gd1y/sg_ms_living_pg2gdnomem1.htm

Save $7 off new Wreck-It Ralph DVD from Scotts Shared Values and Disney Rewards
http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/scott-wreck-it-ralph?cmp=dmov_dmr_ptnr_scottloyalty_acq_wreckitralph_scottacquisition
Need a new pair of glasses try Coastal Contacts just enter FIRSTPAIRFREE at checkout for a free pair of glasses. Just pay shipping. I did this already and it worked great just cost me $13 http://www.coastal.com/coupon-eligible-glasses;jsessionid=0B34393FA7192AB508E9B2A92695A5C8

Kids eat free coupon at Chili’s Feb 19 - Feb 21 with adult entree purchase
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151342697268214&set=a.107573333213.96653.106027143213&type=1&relevant_count=1

Maxwell House coffee on sale at CVS next week three for $9 I found $1 blinkies at Kroger today use three blinkies plus receive $2 extracare bucks. Making final price after extracare bucks just $1.33 a can

Rite Aid Deal:
Buy two Kids Spinbrush toothbrushes for $7.49 each they are on sale this week buy one get one free receive $2 +UPs rewards when you buy two plus print out $2 coupon http://www.spinbrush.com/specialoffers.html making final price just $1.75 each.

Walgreens Deal:
Buy 2 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinners 2/$4
Use the $1/2 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese coupon found in the February 10 Sunday paper
Plus, use the $1/2 Walgreens coupon found in the February Coupon booklet
Final cost $1 each

The Natural Dentist Mouthwash on sale for $4.99
Print out $5 mail in rebate form
http://www.bleedinggums.com/rebate-walgreens/

CVS Deal:
Buy two All detergents for $7.99 on sale buy one get one free
Print out $2 coupon on All’s facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/allLaundry/app_556702241006534
making final price $3 each

Like Lipton Black Tea on their facebook page and get a free sample
https://www.facebook.com/LiptonUS/app_194975693850063

Frugal Forum February 18, 2013

Everyday another daily deal site pops up on the internet. Daily Deal sites like Groupon use the power of group buying to give you amazing deals with big saving. When you are looking at these sites be mindful of what you are buying. Using daily deal site can score you some great deals but before you purchase here are some tips so you will not get burned.

1. Look at the details of each deal. Most of them have an expiration date and restrictions on when they can be used. I have heard stories of people buying the certificate and when they try to make an appointment to use it they are having a hard try scheduling a time. If you do purchase a deal make the appointment right away giving you plenty of time so it doesn’t expire.

2. Businesses count on people forgetting about the certificate and not redeeming them. Print out the deal and enjoy it. Remember a daily deal is not a deal if you are purchasing something that you don’t need.

3. Beware of price inflation. The deal will tell you the original price then offers up to 50% to 90% off. Businesses have been caught making that original price higher than normal. If it is a local place give them a call before you purchase and ask them what the price is for the service offered.

Don’t forget you can always unsubscribe to any daily deal site. Just scroll to the bottom of the emails they are sending you and click on unsubscribe.

Some Daily Deal Sites:

Sign up for Educents daily deal site featuring education products on their facebook page to receive a $15 Educents gift card to be used when they launch on April 2. https://www.facebook.com/educents/posts/410503812369676

Living Social is a group deal website offering deals from participating local merchants. One feature of this site is when you share the daily deal offering with your friends and three people buy the deal using your link you receive the deal for free. www.livingsocial.com

Mamapedia is a site that features deals on stuff for kids, from art supplies to clothes and activities. An additional benefit is that they donate 5% of it proceeds to schools, and you can pick a school near you or a relative’s school to get a bonus. www.mamapedia.com

Eversave has multiple deals offered per day and many of them are online deals. You can even give a deal as a gift, it doesn’t say what you paid for it just what it is worth.
http://eversave.com/share/ScDZ

Check out dealsaver.com for deep discounted local products and services. Each deal gives you the time limit of purchase which usually consists of a few days. This way you can think before you buy. www.dealsaver.com

Don’t forget Groupon the original group buying site that launched the deal of the day trend. Groupon is the most popular and well known site that serves over 150 cities in North America and over 100 cities in Europe, Asia and South America. Just click BUY before midnight to get their deal. www.groupon.com

If it is all too confusing go to Yipit where they bring together all the best daily deals in just one place. They have the national deals along with your local deals. www.yipit.com

Kroger Catalina Deals: A catalina is a reward you receive for purchasing participating items. It will print in the form of a coupon at checkout and you can use it like cash for your next shopping trip.

Alpo Wet Dog Food (13.2 oz. can) buy eight get $1 catalina,buy thirteen get $2 catalina expires Februray 24

Aquaphor, Eurcerin or Nivea Products expires March 5 – Buy $10 worth in a single transaction receive $3 catalina

Campbell’s Go Soup buy one get $1 catalina, buy two get $1.50 catalina expires February 23

Clairol Nice’n Easy Foam Hair Color buy two get $3 catalina expires February 24

Crest, Glide, or Oral B Pro-Health Products buy two get $2 catalina expires March 7

Del Monte Canned Tomatoes (14.5 oz) buy three get $1 catalina, buy four get $1.25 catalina, buy six get $2 catalina expires February 24

Dole Frozen Fruit Single Serve Cups buy two get 75 cents catalina, buy three get $1 catalina, buy four get $1.50 catalina expires February 24

Listerine Whitening Rinse buy one get $2 catalina, buy two get $4 catalina expires February 24

Milk-Bone Dog Snacks buy two get $1 catalina, buy three get $2 catalina, buy four get $3 catalina expires February 24

Purina Mighty Dog Canned Dog Food (5.5 oz) buy six get $1 catalina expires March 2

CVS Deals:

Buy $30 on any Gillette Shaving items get $10 extracare bucks match this up with Sunday paper $3 off Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor and $4 off Gillette catridge coupons.

Rite Aid Deals:

Buy $10 worth of Covergirl items get $3 +UPs reward. Covergirl is on sale this week buy one get one 50% off match with $2 Sunday paper coupon.

Gillette Fusion Proglide razor $9.99 use $3 Sunday paper coupon receive $2 +UPs rewards

Vaseline Intensive Care Lotoin $2.99 receive $2 +UPs rewards

Walgreens Deal:

Head and Shoulders on sale for two for $9 use $1 Sunday paper coupon

Meijers Deals:

Kellogg’s cereal on sale four for $10 use two $1 Sunday paper coupon only good on Kellogg’s All Bran, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes and Raisin Bran cereals

33 pound bags of IAMS dog food $29,99 and 17 pound bag of Cat Original Chicken IAMS food $24.99 use $1 Sunday paper coupon

Frugal Tip:

Match catalinas savings, coupon savings and on sale products to get the maximum benefit of a catalina.

Today only get personalized labels for free at My Shutterfly just enter promotional code FREELABELS at checkout. You do need to pay $1.99 for shipping. www.shutterfly.com

Also today only get personalized cards for 44 cents plus have them mailed with a 46 cent stamp total for a card only 90 cents delivered. Send a cute Easter or St. Patrick Day card  just enter promotional code CCC3244  www.cardstore.com

Today only at Value City Furniture – check out what is on their facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/ValueCityFurnitureUSA/posts/10151262434491249

Just to clarify- you do not have to purchase anything to get this gift card! This is a gift from Jonathan, the President of the Company! Just go to the store- say, "Presidential Takeover! Gift Card Me!" And you'll receive a $25 Gift Card. 1 per household!

Today only Avon is offering free shipping just enter promotional code PREZDAY at checkout. Check out their outlet section. www.avon.com

Today only at The Children’s Place get 20% off and free shipping. www.childrensplace.com

Print out $1.50 coupon for two bags of M&M coupon at www.coupons.com

Rite Aid Deal Scenario
Buy 2 Easter M&M’s Bags 9.9 oz. $2.99 each
Total = $5.98
Use the $1/2 Mars Easter Bags 7.94-12.6 oz. coupon found in the Feb. Video Values http://riteaid.adperk.com/offers
Use $1.50 printable coupon Pay $3.48
Get 2 $1 +Up Rewards (limit 4 offers)
Final cost $1.48 total -$0.74 each!