This is what we're having tonight and it smells soooo good! Hooray for the Crock Pot! This is a super easy meal to warm your insides on a chilly day.
Start by putting one packet of onion soup mix in the Crock Pot. Add 1 3/4 cups of beef broth. Then plop in a chuck roast. (Mine is not quite two pounds, but get what's best for your family.) Cook it on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours.
Make or buy a loaf of French bread. Cut it in half horizontally. Shred the meat. (remove it from the juices first.) Load up the bread loaf, top with Swiss cheese if you like, slice the sandwich into serving sized portions and serve with au jus.
Mmmmmmm.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Delighting Our Children This Christmas Season
As mommies, every day we live is a moment that has the power to make the memories that our children will look back on when they are grown. This is perhaps never more true than at the holidays. We can create amazing "childhood memories" for our sweet babies just by taking the time to do some special little things. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking.
Make a few special traditions. For instance, we have a lasagna dinner every Christmas Eve. We also do one of those countdown calendars with the chocolates for each day. I bought the kind that pull out like little drawers so that we can use the same one each year, I just refill the chocolates.
Get a gift for a someone less fortunate. Have your kids donate some of their old toys to make room for the new ones. Listen to a certain music while you decorate the tree. Read the Christmas story together every year. Celebrate Advent. Go to a candlelight service on Christmas Eve.
If you allow Santa at your house, make cookies and leave them- but let your kids bake the cookies and decorate them. Leave an apple for the reindeer. Leave signs all around the house that Santa has been there and watch their eyes sparkle. Eat the cookies, nibble on the apple, use skis or sticks in the snow to look like sleigh tracks. Leave a Santa hat, maybe with a little soot on it where the kids can find it. Have Santa write them a note back thanking them for the cookies.
The Santa we took the kids to see this year actually tied the Santa side of Christmas to the Gospel side. He told our kids that what he needed them to do was to love because love was the whole reason for Christmas. God loved us so much that he sent Jesus. It was awesome.
Get a child friendly nativity that your children can play with and reenact the story over and over. Put on a play of the Christmas story. Watch fun holiday movies. Put a trail of candies from your child's bed to the tree Christmas morning. Make a gingerbread house. Put a candy cane on their pillow. Use Elf on a Shelf.
If you have kids that are old enough to try to peek into their packages or shake them, etc. don't label them. Give each person their own color and label them with only the color and don't tell them the code. They won't know which ones to shake.
Make an uneventful December evening magical by putting your kids to bed then popping popcorn, making a thermos of hot chocolate, waking them and taking them to the car still in their jammies. Wrap them up in blankets, turn on some Christmas music, serve your treats and drive around looking at Christmas lights.
These are just a few ideas to get you thinking. When your child is grown and their children ask what they remember most about Christmas, make sure they have amazing memories to share because today is a moment in a future adult's childhood and it's these little moments that shape our child's view of faith, love, family and tradition.
Laugh hysterically at the little one covered in icing. Enjoy the tree that's decorated a bit lopsided. Soak in the looks of wonder, the sleepy smiles. And for goodness sakes take pictures!
Make a few special traditions. For instance, we have a lasagna dinner every Christmas Eve. We also do one of those countdown calendars with the chocolates for each day. I bought the kind that pull out like little drawers so that we can use the same one each year, I just refill the chocolates.
Get a gift for a someone less fortunate. Have your kids donate some of their old toys to make room for the new ones. Listen to a certain music while you decorate the tree. Read the Christmas story together every year. Celebrate Advent. Go to a candlelight service on Christmas Eve.
If you allow Santa at your house, make cookies and leave them- but let your kids bake the cookies and decorate them. Leave an apple for the reindeer. Leave signs all around the house that Santa has been there and watch their eyes sparkle. Eat the cookies, nibble on the apple, use skis or sticks in the snow to look like sleigh tracks. Leave a Santa hat, maybe with a little soot on it where the kids can find it. Have Santa write them a note back thanking them for the cookies.
The Santa we took the kids to see this year actually tied the Santa side of Christmas to the Gospel side. He told our kids that what he needed them to do was to love because love was the whole reason for Christmas. God loved us so much that he sent Jesus. It was awesome.
Get a child friendly nativity that your children can play with and reenact the story over and over. Put on a play of the Christmas story. Watch fun holiday movies. Put a trail of candies from your child's bed to the tree Christmas morning. Make a gingerbread house. Put a candy cane on their pillow. Use Elf on a Shelf.
If you have kids that are old enough to try to peek into their packages or shake them, etc. don't label them. Give each person their own color and label them with only the color and don't tell them the code. They won't know which ones to shake.
Make an uneventful December evening magical by putting your kids to bed then popping popcorn, making a thermos of hot chocolate, waking them and taking them to the car still in their jammies. Wrap them up in blankets, turn on some Christmas music, serve your treats and drive around looking at Christmas lights.
These are just a few ideas to get you thinking. When your child is grown and their children ask what they remember most about Christmas, make sure they have amazing memories to share because today is a moment in a future adult's childhood and it's these little moments that shape our child's view of faith, love, family and tradition.
Laugh hysterically at the little one covered in icing. Enjoy the tree that's decorated a bit lopsided. Soak in the looks of wonder, the sleepy smiles. And for goodness sakes take pictures!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Who Loves Free Stuff??
Now thru 12/24, get a new Chili’s coupon everyday! Today’s deal is FREE chips and queso! Tomorrow FREE Brownies! Later this week, 10% off $100 Gift Cards!! Go HERE for all the details!
CVS:
Spend $20 on any Gas-X, Get $10 ECB (Limit 1)
Buy 4 Gas-X Prevention (20 ct) $6.29 each (based on online price)
Total = $25.16
Use (4) $4/1 Printable Coupons Coupons.com (you will need access to 2 computers)
Pay $9.16 (+tax)
Get $10 ECB
Final Price: 4 free and $.84 Money Maker
Bath & Body Works:
When you buy an item up to $10, you get $10 OFF when you use promo code F102785!! Just pay shipping and handling. Go through Ebates to get 3% cash back and if it's your first purchase with Ebates you'll get a $5 bonus, so that should offset your shipping costs!
Mattel Store: I wrote about this earlier, and it's not necessarily free, but you will see why I'm posting it here if you follow me on this one. They have items up to 75% off. So if you find something you like for 75% off, get free shipping automatically and then use promo code TXTA to get ANOTHER 20% off. So you're paying almost nothing here, folks. Now...here's the clincher. Go through Ebates and get 4% cash back. If it's your first Ebates purchase you also get the $5 bonus. So...yeah...I'm listing this one as free. Only downfall...the coupon code is only good for one more hour! So get on it! :)
Head over HERE to request a FREE sample of Pillow Scents! Pillow Scents are aromatherapy inserts to help you sleep better!
Target:
Nivea Men’s BodyWash $2.99
Use $3/1 Coupon (10/17 RP) Expires 11/30
Final Price: FREE
FREE Tostitos Salsa (15.5 to 16 oz) or Tostitos Dip (15 or 15.75 oz) wyb buy (2) Tostitos Chips
Girls Graphic & Licensed Tees $5
Get a FREE Tote Bag with Purchase
Boys Graphic & Licensed Tees $5
Get a FREE Boys Hat with purchase
Tangled for DS $27
Tangles for Wii $32
Get a FREE Movie Ticket to “Tangled” wyb either Tangled for DS or Wii
Here are all the freebies Vista Print is currently offering:
10 Free Folded Holiday Cards – (Shipping starts at $6.02)
140 Free Holiday Return Address Labels – (Shipping starts at $3.07)
1 Free Photo Wall Calendar – (Shipping starts at $5.67)
1 Free Photo Flip Book – (Shipping starts at $6.01)
10 Free Photo Cards – (Shipping starts at $4.62)
1 Free Tote Bag – (Shipping starts at $5.67)
1 Free Sticky Note Pad – (Shipping starts at $4.56)
100 Free Holiday Postcards – (Shipping starts at $4.62)
1 Free Holiday Mug – (Shipping starts at $5.80)
250 Free Business Cards – (Shipping starts at $5.67)
Go HERE to check them all out!! These personalized items also make great gifts!!
Walgreens:
SalonPas Pain Relief Patches (5 pk) $5.99
Get $6 RR wyb 1
Final Price= FREE
Colgate Total Toothpaste (4.2 oz) $2
Use $1/1 Coupon (11/14 SS)
PLUS
Use $1/1 Walgreens Coupon Diabetes & You Magazine
Final Price = FREE
Neoteric Healing Cream (4 oz) $7.99
Submit $7.99 Mail-in rebate (form prints at checkout)
Final Price = FREE
TRUEresult Blood Glucose Monitor $14.99
Submit $14.99 Mail-in Rebate (located on package)
Final Price= FREE
Head over HEREto request a FREE Sample of Matrix Biolage Volumatherapie Shampoo and Conditioner!
Go HERE to request a FREE Sample of Advanced Breathe Right Strips (2 pk)!
Head over HERE to request a FREE Sample of Prilosec Heatburn Relief! Allow 6 – 8 weeks for delivery! At my house, this is another necessary item to have around the holidays!!
You can get a FREE Subscription to American Baby Magazine HERE. Fill out your contact information and hit subscribe to get your FREE subscription if you are expecting a baby or have a baby under the age of one!
Thanks to Carie and Colin for most of these deals.
CVS:
Spend $20 on any Gas-X, Get $10 ECB (Limit 1)
Buy 4 Gas-X Prevention (20 ct) $6.29 each (based on online price)
Total = $25.16
Use (4) $4/1 Printable Coupons Coupons.com (you will need access to 2 computers)
Pay $9.16 (+tax)
Get $10 ECB
Final Price: 4 free and $.84 Money Maker
Bath & Body Works:
When you buy an item up to $10, you get $10 OFF when you use promo code F102785!! Just pay shipping and handling. Go through Ebates to get 3% cash back and if it's your first purchase with Ebates you'll get a $5 bonus, so that should offset your shipping costs!
Mattel Store: I wrote about this earlier, and it's not necessarily free, but you will see why I'm posting it here if you follow me on this one. They have items up to 75% off. So if you find something you like for 75% off, get free shipping automatically and then use promo code TXTA to get ANOTHER 20% off. So you're paying almost nothing here, folks. Now...here's the clincher. Go through Ebates and get 4% cash back. If it's your first Ebates purchase you also get the $5 bonus. So...yeah...I'm listing this one as free. Only downfall...the coupon code is only good for one more hour! So get on it! :)
Head over HERE to request a FREE sample of Pillow Scents! Pillow Scents are aromatherapy inserts to help you sleep better!
Target:
Nivea Men’s BodyWash $2.99
Use $3/1 Coupon (10/17 RP) Expires 11/30
Final Price: FREE
FREE Tostitos Salsa (15.5 to 16 oz) or Tostitos Dip (15 or 15.75 oz) wyb buy (2) Tostitos Chips
Girls Graphic & Licensed Tees $5
Get a FREE Tote Bag with Purchase
Boys Graphic & Licensed Tees $5
Get a FREE Boys Hat with purchase
Tangled for DS $27
Tangles for Wii $32
Get a FREE Movie Ticket to “Tangled” wyb either Tangled for DS or Wii
Here are all the freebies Vista Print is currently offering:
10 Free Folded Holiday Cards – (Shipping starts at $6.02)
140 Free Holiday Return Address Labels – (Shipping starts at $3.07)
1 Free Photo Wall Calendar – (Shipping starts at $5.67)
1 Free Photo Flip Book – (Shipping starts at $6.01)
10 Free Photo Cards – (Shipping starts at $4.62)
1 Free Tote Bag – (Shipping starts at $5.67)
1 Free Sticky Note Pad – (Shipping starts at $4.56)
100 Free Holiday Postcards – (Shipping starts at $4.62)
1 Free Holiday Mug – (Shipping starts at $5.80)
250 Free Business Cards – (Shipping starts at $5.67)
Go HERE to check them all out!! These personalized items also make great gifts!!
Walgreens:
SalonPas Pain Relief Patches (5 pk) $5.99
Get $6 RR wyb 1
Final Price= FREE
Colgate Total Toothpaste (4.2 oz) $2
Use $1/1 Coupon (11/14 SS)
PLUS
Use $1/1 Walgreens Coupon Diabetes & You Magazine
Final Price = FREE
Neoteric Healing Cream (4 oz) $7.99
Submit $7.99 Mail-in rebate (form prints at checkout)
Final Price = FREE
TRUEresult Blood Glucose Monitor $14.99
Submit $14.99 Mail-in Rebate (located on package)
Final Price= FREE
Head over HEREto request a FREE Sample of Matrix Biolage Volumatherapie Shampoo and Conditioner!
Go HERE to request a FREE Sample of Advanced Breathe Right Strips (2 pk)!
Head over HERE to request a FREE Sample of Prilosec Heatburn Relief! Allow 6 – 8 weeks for delivery! At my house, this is another necessary item to have around the holidays!!
You can get a FREE Subscription to American Baby Magazine HERE. Fill out your contact information and hit subscribe to get your FREE subscription if you are expecting a baby or have a baby under the age of one!
Thanks to Carie and Colin for most of these deals.
Some Good Deals at the Blog Store
There are a few good deals I wanted to point out to you that you'll find in my blog store. (Just click on the Shop My Store tab at the top of the page just under the picture.) I'll try to list them by category so they're easier for you to find. Please keep in mind that the store is an Amazon store, so prices can change at any minute. So if you're interested, you'll want to get them while you can.
In the Homemaking section you'll find the Kitchenaid Grain Mill Attachment for $98.86 (down from $149.99). I just got myself one of these and can't wait to try it out! Also in that section you'll find the Kitchenaid FGA Food Grinder Attachment for $38.32 (down from $64.99).
In the Good Reads section you'll find Hannah Keeley's Total Mom Makeover (Quick find: Motherhood/Marriage) for $6.80 (down from $16.99). I own this book and I loved it. I still go back to it frequently. Also, the devotional that I use: The Daily God Book, A Year of Listening for God (Quick find: Faith) is available for $10.19 (down from $14.99). And if you like Christian fiction, Karen Kingsbury's Like Dandelion Dust is available for only $7.99.
In the Movie Night: Girl's Night section While You Were Sleeping (one of my FAVORITE movies) is listed for only $5.49 down from $9.99. Julie & Julia is also available for $8.49 (down from $19.94).
Under Movie Night: Holiday Favorites you'll find Christmas with the Cranks for $5.99 (down from $14.94).
Under Movie Night: Grown Up Movies you'll find National Treasure for $9.99 (down from $14.99), Remember The Titans for $9.99 (down from $29.99), and Fireproof for $6.99 (down from $19.94.)
Under Movie Night: Family Movie Night you'll find the Wizard of Oz 2 disk 70th Anniversary Edition for $8.99 (down from $20.98), The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition for $5.49 (down from $14.98), Elf for $9.49 (down from $14.98), The Special Edition Miracle on 34th Street for $9.49 (down from $14.98), A Christmas Story (a Christmas tradition in our family) for $10.49 (down from $19.98).
Also under Movie Night is a great deal on Night at the Museum 2 Battle of the Smithsonian. (I love those movies!) The Blind Side is also seriously discounted.
Under Toys/Games there are great deals on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for Wii ($19.99 down from $49.99) and the Thomas the Train Shake Shake Bridge ($15.00 down from $24.99)- which my little man will love when he sees it later this month.
I'll post even more deals later and there will be new items in the store this evening! Hope you all are finding some awesome deals on this Monday!
In the Homemaking section you'll find the Kitchenaid Grain Mill Attachment for $98.86 (down from $149.99). I just got myself one of these and can't wait to try it out! Also in that section you'll find the Kitchenaid FGA Food Grinder Attachment for $38.32 (down from $64.99).
In the Good Reads section you'll find Hannah Keeley's Total Mom Makeover (Quick find: Motherhood/Marriage) for $6.80 (down from $16.99). I own this book and I loved it. I still go back to it frequently. Also, the devotional that I use: The Daily God Book, A Year of Listening for God (Quick find: Faith) is available for $10.19 (down from $14.99). And if you like Christian fiction, Karen Kingsbury's Like Dandelion Dust is available for only $7.99.
In the Movie Night: Girl's Night section While You Were Sleeping (one of my FAVORITE movies) is listed for only $5.49 down from $9.99. Julie & Julia is also available for $8.49 (down from $19.94).
Under Movie Night: Holiday Favorites you'll find Christmas with the Cranks for $5.99 (down from $14.94).
Under Movie Night: Grown Up Movies you'll find National Treasure for $9.99 (down from $14.99), Remember The Titans for $9.99 (down from $29.99), and Fireproof for $6.99 (down from $19.94.)
Under Movie Night: Family Movie Night you'll find the Wizard of Oz 2 disk 70th Anniversary Edition for $8.99 (down from $20.98), The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition for $5.49 (down from $14.98), Elf for $9.49 (down from $14.98), The Special Edition Miracle on 34th Street for $9.49 (down from $14.98), A Christmas Story (a Christmas tradition in our family) for $10.49 (down from $19.98).
Also under Movie Night is a great deal on Night at the Museum 2 Battle of the Smithsonian. (I love those movies!) The Blind Side is also seriously discounted.
Under Toys/Games there are great deals on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for Wii ($19.99 down from $49.99) and the Thomas the Train Shake Shake Bridge ($15.00 down from $24.99)- which my little man will love when he sees it later this month.
I'll post even more deals later and there will be new items in the store this evening! Hope you all are finding some awesome deals on this Monday!
Oooh...one more deal...I can't resist. :)
If you're looking for a GPS this year, you might want to check out the Amazon deal on the sidebar of the blog. It's a Tom Tom and is very discounted. I doubt this deal will be around long, so if you're interested, you'll probably want to grab it. You can just click on the deal right there on the blog page so you don't have to go looking for it. It will take you right there!
Awesome E-Mealz Deal for Cyber Monday!
Agh! Another great deal for you! Most of you probably read my post about E-mealz and how much I love them. Well, they're offering a 25% off cyber monday deal for their gift package. Here's the details on the package.
So if you know a busy family who would benefit from one less thing to worry about...here's an awesome gift idea. And of course, you could always gift your husband, or yourself and reap the benefits. HAHA. Check it out HERE.
- Available as a 6-month ($35) or 1-year subscription ($65)
[Price includes $5 gift-wrap & postage fee] - Printed on nice, heavy weight paper and enclosed in gift box!
- Delivered directly to their home in protective packaging!
[Gift can be delivered to you if you prefer to hand deliver] - Includes simple instructions about how to use their E-Mealz subscription
- Instructs recipient to email a request to change to a different plan, if they prefer
- ALL of our meal plan options are available as a gift
- Instructs recipient to email a request to change to a different plan, if they prefer
- YOU designate when their subscription begins, or becomes active.
- Order today, we’ll send gift later! [You tell us when!]
- Dec. 20th is the ship deadline for Christmas orders to arrive by Dec. 25th
So if you know a busy family who would benefit from one less thing to worry about...here's an awesome gift idea. And of course, you could always gift your husband, or yourself and reap the benefits. HAHA. Check it out HERE.
It's CYBER MONDAY!!!
The ultimate mom-friendly shopping holiday is upon us and you're not going to want to miss this one if you're interested in saving money on holiday items this year! There are more deals out there than I could ever have time to write out, but I'll give you a few of my favorites and "must-know" things. First of all, Ebates has double cash back on over 400 stores. If you're going to be doing shopping online today you are going to want to go through Ebates. You will thank me later. Trust me.
The Restaurant.com certificates are 80% off again today with promo code DEAL and 30% cash back on Ebates today! If you're interested in eating out on the cheap this season, giving awesome restaurant gift cards for next to nothing or trying a new place without much investment you're gonna want to snatch up these deals.
Also, I know many of you have little girls. I got an email from American Girl saying that they have a bunch of stuff for 50% off. My little lady is getting a Bitty Baby this year for Christmas, so I was pretty excited about this one. If you have a girl who would be interested in American Girl for Christmas, you might want to check this one out.
If you're interested in giving back while you shop, you might check out these deals. The Limited has 40% off, free shipping and will donate 3.5% to the American Cancer Society. Shop through Ebates and get 5% cash back. Carters will have 50% off and free shipping with promo code CHEER and will donate 2.5% to ACS.
Groupon always has some great deals, but now there are even more for the holidays. This is a great way to get expensive gifts without the expensive price tag. And now you can get an even better deal if you shop through Ebates and get 6% cash back. Today's St. Louis Groupon is $45 for $145 worth of salon services at Salon Bella in Chesterfield, so if you'd like a little pampering before the holidays, this might be a good opportunity. Also if you're looking for gifts, you can get an unlimited membership for 2011 to Sugar Creek Golf Course for $69- a $1500 value. You can also spend $20 for $40 worth of books at Simon & Schuster.
If you have kids on your shopping list, Leap Frog has up to 65% off and free shipping on orders over $50. Once again, shop through Ebates and get 6% cash back.
If you've got work to do around the house you might check out Home Depot. They have a One Day Sale today on tons of items and free shipping. 6% cash back on Ebates.
Pottery Barn Kids has free shipping and free personalization. Not a huge amount of deals, but this is where we get our stockings, so that was exciting for me since we needed a new stocking this year for sweet Kaesen. :)
Mattel has up to 75% off at their store and free shipping on every order. 4% cash back on Ebates.
Amazon, of course, has amazing deals today including $200 off on the Kitchenaid Professional Stand Mixer and $229.99 for the Martha Stewart Edition Cricut Cake regular $399.99. If you're in the market for a big ticket item, I would check Amazon.
For those of you who are photo lovers (is any mom not a photo lover?) SnapFish has 30% off and free shipping on any order. Use code SHIPNSAVE. 13% cash back on Ebates.
Barnes and Noble (one of my favs, hint hint. hehe) has free shipping on any order using code B3X4N4N. They also have New York Bestsellers buy one get one half off, $5 off toys and games $10 or more, 40% off children's picture books, up to 80% off DVD and Blu-ray, and buy one get one half off in their home and gift department. Shop Ebates to get 8% cash back.
So those are a few deals to get you started. Of course all the department stores and chain stores will be having deals today. Just check for coupon codes and shop through Ebates if you can to get the best deals possible. I'll try to post more this afternoon, but I need to get my rear to the grocery store before it rains. :) Happy warm-comfy-sit-by-the-fire-in-your-jammies-watching-a movie-with-the-kiddos Shopping!
The Restaurant.com certificates are 80% off again today with promo code DEAL and 30% cash back on Ebates today! If you're interested in eating out on the cheap this season, giving awesome restaurant gift cards for next to nothing or trying a new place without much investment you're gonna want to snatch up these deals.
Also, I know many of you have little girls. I got an email from American Girl saying that they have a bunch of stuff for 50% off. My little lady is getting a Bitty Baby this year for Christmas, so I was pretty excited about this one. If you have a girl who would be interested in American Girl for Christmas, you might want to check this one out.
If you're interested in giving back while you shop, you might check out these deals. The Limited has 40% off, free shipping and will donate 3.5% to the American Cancer Society. Shop through Ebates and get 5% cash back. Carters will have 50% off and free shipping with promo code CHEER and will donate 2.5% to ACS.
Groupon always has some great deals, but now there are even more for the holidays. This is a great way to get expensive gifts without the expensive price tag. And now you can get an even better deal if you shop through Ebates and get 6% cash back. Today's St. Louis Groupon is $45 for $145 worth of salon services at Salon Bella in Chesterfield, so if you'd like a little pampering before the holidays, this might be a good opportunity. Also if you're looking for gifts, you can get an unlimited membership for 2011 to Sugar Creek Golf Course for $69- a $1500 value. You can also spend $20 for $40 worth of books at Simon & Schuster.
If you have kids on your shopping list, Leap Frog has up to 65% off and free shipping on orders over $50. Once again, shop through Ebates and get 6% cash back.
If you've got work to do around the house you might check out Home Depot. They have a One Day Sale today on tons of items and free shipping. 6% cash back on Ebates.
Pottery Barn Kids has free shipping and free personalization. Not a huge amount of deals, but this is where we get our stockings, so that was exciting for me since we needed a new stocking this year for sweet Kaesen. :)
Mattel has up to 75% off at their store and free shipping on every order. 4% cash back on Ebates.
Amazon, of course, has amazing deals today including $200 off on the Kitchenaid Professional Stand Mixer and $229.99 for the Martha Stewart Edition Cricut Cake regular $399.99. If you're in the market for a big ticket item, I would check Amazon.
For those of you who are photo lovers (is any mom not a photo lover?) SnapFish has 30% off and free shipping on any order. Use code SHIPNSAVE. 13% cash back on Ebates.
Barnes and Noble (one of my favs, hint hint. hehe) has free shipping on any order using code B3X4N4N. They also have New York Bestsellers buy one get one half off, $5 off toys and games $10 or more, 40% off children's picture books, up to 80% off DVD and Blu-ray, and buy one get one half off in their home and gift department. Shop Ebates to get 8% cash back.
So those are a few deals to get you started. Of course all the department stores and chain stores will be having deals today. Just check for coupon codes and shop through Ebates if you can to get the best deals possible. I'll try to post more this afternoon, but I need to get my rear to the grocery store before it rains. :) Happy warm-comfy-sit-by-the-fire-in-your-jammies-watching-a movie-with-the-kiddos Shopping!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Awesome Leap Frog Tag book Deal at Target!!
Tag Books $9.99 - B1G1 FREE
Buy 2 of the $9.99 Tag Books = $19.98
B1G1 FREE Sale = (-$9.99)
Use 2 $5 off Leapfrog Tag books.(-$10)
Final Price = 2 FREE!
If your store does not allow for Coupons on FREE items:
Buy 2 of the $9.99 Tag Books = $19.98
B1G1 FREE Sale = (-$9.99)
Use 1 $5 off Leapfrog Tag books.(-$5)
Final Price = 2/$4.99 or just $2.50 each which is still a great price!
Thanks, Carie!
Buy 2 of the $9.99 Tag Books = $19.98
B1G1 FREE Sale = (-$9.99)
Use 2 $5 off Leapfrog Tag books.(-$10)
Final Price = 2 FREE!
If your store does not allow for Coupons on FREE items:
Buy 2 of the $9.99 Tag Books = $19.98
B1G1 FREE Sale = (-$9.99)
Use 1 $5 off Leapfrog Tag books.(-$5)
Final Price = 2/$4.99 or just $2.50 each which is still a great price!
Thanks, Carie!
Just a Few Black Friday Freebies
Found these on Clippin with Carie and thought I'd pass them along to you.
Here’s a list of Black Friday Freebies rounded up by Rita at Chi-Town Cheapskate:
7-Eleven
One free small Slurpee drink. Coupon will be released on Facebook on 11/26!.
Bealls
Free ornament to the 1st 150 customers. One per customer while supplies last.
Costco
They are giving out The Smart Cooking The Costco Way cookbook for free, no purchase required. It will only be available while supplies last.
Half Price Books
Free Tote Bag & $5 Gift Card to First 100 Customers. Free Calendar with $25 Purchase.
JCPenney
JCPenney will be giving away free 2010 Disney snow globes to the first 100 – 5,000 people (depending on store size) on Black Friday.
Joann-Fabrics
First 100 customers get free Durasharp 8″ scissors (reg. 3.99 ea). No purchase necessary. Limit 1 per adult customer. Stainless steel blades.
Pacsun (Pacific Sunwear)
First 50 people in Pacsun on Black Friday get the chance to win a trip to California & a $500 greedy spree with Tan Santa as your shopping assistant. 50 runners up get $50 PacSun gift card. Also, first 50 people will also get up to 40% off on gear.
FREE With Purchase:
Abercrombie & Fitch
Receive a $50 gift card before noon with every $100 purchase (while supplies last). Excludes gift card purchases. In stores only. Friday 11/26 Redeem $50 gift card from 12/1 – 1/29/11
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Get a $50 Gift Card by mail when you activate a new line of service with new 2-yr. activation. 11/26 only.
Burlington Coat Factory
Free musical Christmas Card with a gift card purchase of $50 or more. Also, go to Customer Service desk & donate your gently worn coat to get 10% off your entire purchase. Thru 1/17/11.
Kohl’s
Get $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend. Thru Sunday 11/28 Coupon redeemable in-store only 11/29 – 12/6
Michael’s
Spend $25 & Get $5 coupon to use 11/28 – 12/04. Offer valid Sat. 11/27 only must present coupon from ad. See it pictured here.
Old Navy
Come in early and get a Dance Central Kinect for Xbox 360 game. Yours FREE with a $25 purchase (Limited supplies).
Pep Boys
Free after rebate Champion Platinum Spark Plugs $0 after $1.50 rebate (limit 15); Peak 1 Million Candlepower Spotlight, Rechargeable $0 after $7 rebate (Limit 2).
Sam’s Club
$25 Sam’s Club Gift Card when you join today or upgrade to a Sam’s Club Plus Membership during day After Thanksgiving Event. Plus enjoy FREE breakfast from 5am – 10am for club members. They will be serving hot egg sandwiches, fruit, yogurt and coffee! This will be happening at all stores nationwide
Sears
Rumor… Sears has made a tradition of offering $10 gift cards to the first 50 shoppers at every Sears store may happen again this year.
Plus get a free tool bag with $20 tool purchase ($9.99 value). Offer good 4am-noon while quantities last. Limit 1 per customer. Min. 50 per store.
Target
Free $10 Target giftcard when you spend $100 or more in the store. Limit one per guest. Valid
Friday 4-10 am.
Toys R Us
Here’s a bonus doorbuster. Free 64 ct. Crayola Crayons & Coloring Book with ANY PURCHASE! a $7.98 value while supplies last!
Staples
Duracell batteries 20 pack free after rewards. (Limit 2)
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts will be handing out FREE samples of their coffee on 11/26 and 11/27 at the select locations.
Quick Chek
FREE Medium Coffee 11/26 at any location
Burger King
FREE Seattles Best Coffee 11/26 during breakfast hours
Cost Plus World Market
The first 100 customers that shop in-store at Cost Plus World Market on 11/26, 11/27 and 11/28 will receive a FREE limited-edition Christmas ornament. They will also be handing out a free scratch-off game piece for the chance to win gift cards and coupons.
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Here’s a list of Black Friday Freebies rounded up by Rita at Chi-Town Cheapskate:
7-Eleven
One free small Slurpee drink. Coupon will be released on Facebook on 11/26!.
Bealls
Free ornament to the 1st 150 customers. One per customer while supplies last.
Costco
They are giving out The Smart Cooking The Costco Way cookbook for free, no purchase required. It will only be available while supplies last.
Half Price Books
Free Tote Bag & $5 Gift Card to First 100 Customers. Free Calendar with $25 Purchase.
JCPenney
JCPenney will be giving away free 2010 Disney snow globes to the first 100 – 5,000 people (depending on store size) on Black Friday.
Joann-Fabrics
First 100 customers get free Durasharp 8″ scissors (reg. 3.99 ea). No purchase necessary. Limit 1 per adult customer. Stainless steel blades.
Pacsun (Pacific Sunwear)
First 50 people in Pacsun on Black Friday get the chance to win a trip to California & a $500 greedy spree with Tan Santa as your shopping assistant. 50 runners up get $50 PacSun gift card. Also, first 50 people will also get up to 40% off on gear.
FREE With Purchase:
Abercrombie & Fitch
Receive a $50 gift card before noon with every $100 purchase (while supplies last). Excludes gift card purchases. In stores only. Friday 11/26 Redeem $50 gift card from 12/1 – 1/29/11
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Get a $50 Gift Card by mail when you activate a new line of service with new 2-yr. activation. 11/26 only.
Burlington Coat Factory
Free musical Christmas Card with a gift card purchase of $50 or more. Also, go to Customer Service desk & donate your gently worn coat to get 10% off your entire purchase. Thru 1/17/11.
Kohl’s
Get $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend. Thru Sunday 11/28 Coupon redeemable in-store only 11/29 – 12/6
Michael’s
Spend $25 & Get $5 coupon to use 11/28 – 12/04. Offer valid Sat. 11/27 only must present coupon from ad. See it pictured here.
Old Navy
Come in early and get a Dance Central Kinect for Xbox 360 game. Yours FREE with a $25 purchase (Limited supplies).
Pep Boys
Free after rebate Champion Platinum Spark Plugs $0 after $1.50 rebate (limit 15); Peak 1 Million Candlepower Spotlight, Rechargeable $0 after $7 rebate (Limit 2).
Sam’s Club
$25 Sam’s Club Gift Card when you join today or upgrade to a Sam’s Club Plus Membership during day After Thanksgiving Event. Plus enjoy FREE breakfast from 5am – 10am for club members. They will be serving hot egg sandwiches, fruit, yogurt and coffee! This will be happening at all stores nationwide
Sears
Rumor… Sears has made a tradition of offering $10 gift cards to the first 50 shoppers at every Sears store may happen again this year.
Plus get a free tool bag with $20 tool purchase ($9.99 value). Offer good 4am-noon while quantities last. Limit 1 per customer. Min. 50 per store.
Target
Free $10 Target giftcard when you spend $100 or more in the store. Limit one per guest. Valid
Friday 4-10 am.
Toys R Us
Here’s a bonus doorbuster. Free 64 ct. Crayola Crayons & Coloring Book with ANY PURCHASE! a $7.98 value while supplies last!
Staples
Duracell batteries 20 pack free after rewards. (Limit 2)
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts will be handing out FREE samples of their coffee on 11/26 and 11/27 at the select locations.
Quick Chek
FREE Medium Coffee 11/26 at any location
Burger King
FREE Seattles Best Coffee 11/26 during breakfast hours
Cost Plus World Market
The first 100 customers that shop in-store at Cost Plus World Market on 11/26, 11/27 and 11/28 will receive a FREE limited-edition Christmas ornament. They will also be handing out a free scratch-off game piece for the chance to win gift cards and coupons.
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Bath And Body Works Deal
If you or some on your list is a Bath and Body Works fan, here's a deal for you. Buy $40 worth of merchandise and get the 2010 VIP bag for $20. The VIP bag is full of full-size products and normally costs $119. The best way to use this deal is to go through ebates. (if you haven't signed up you can do that HERE.) You will then get 3% cash back on your purchase. If this is your first purchase with Ebates you will also get a $5 bonus. Then shop their holiday sales to get some great deals to get your $40 worth. Once you have your $40 of product in your cart, add the VIP bag and enter code VIP2010 at checkout. Nothing like saving more than $100!
Free Baby Slings are Back!
The free baby slings are back! I got mine last time and it's super cute. Kaesen loves it! If you or someone you know is expecting or recently had a baby it's a good deal! Here's how to get it.
Go to www.sevenslings.com , click on “Shop Now” and select the correct size sling or gift set you would like (be sure to visit the sizing page for instructions on how to select the right size carrier for you). Once you have selected the sling or gift set you would like - enter the promo code Thanksgiving into the promo code box and click “Apply Code”. This will bring your total from $39.00 to $0 for one of the carriers or from $44.00 to only $5 for a 3-piece gift set - all you are required to pay is the shipping fees!
This promotion code is valid once per transaction! You can use it more than once –you just have to open a new window to do so. Have a great holiday!
Go to www.sevenslings.com , click on “Shop Now” and select the correct size sling or gift set you would like (be sure to visit the sizing page for instructions on how to select the right size carrier for you). Once you have selected the sling or gift set you would like - enter the promo code Thanksgiving into the promo code box and click “Apply Code”. This will bring your total from $39.00 to $0 for one of the carriers or from $44.00 to only $5 for a 3-piece gift set - all you are required to pay is the shipping fees!
This promotion code is valid once per transaction! You can use it more than once –you just have to open a new window to do so. Have a great holiday!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Invisible Mom
It all began to make sense, the blank stares, the lack of
response, the way one of the kids will walk into the room while
I'm on the phone and ask to be taken to the store. Inside I'm
thinking, 'Can't you see I'm on the phone?'
Obviously not; no one can see if I'm on the phone, or cooking,
or sweeping the floor, or even standing on my head in the
corner, because no one can see me at all. I'm invisible. The
invisible Mom. Some days I am only a pair of hands, nothing
more! Can you fix this? Can you tie this? Can you open this??
Some days I'm not a pair of hands; I'm not even a human being.
I'm a clock to ask, 'What time is it?' I'm a satellite guide to
answer, 'What number is the Disney Channel?' I'm a car to order,
'Right around 5:30, please.'
Some days I'm a crystal ball; 'Where's my other sock?, Where's
my phone?, What's for dinner?'
I was certain that these were the hands that once held books and
the eyes that studied history, music and literature -but now,
they had disappeared into the peanut butter, never to be seen
again. She's going, she's going, she's gone!?
One night, a group of us were having dinner, celebrating the
return of a friend from England . She had just gotten back from
a fabulous trip, and she was going on and on about the hotel she
stayed in. I was sitting there, looking around at the others all
put together so well. It was hard not to compare and feel sorry
for myself. I was feeling pretty pathetic, when she turned to me
with a beautifully wrapped package, and said, 'I brought you
this.' It was a book on the great cathedrals of Europe .
I wasn't exactly sure why she'd given it to me until I read her
inscription:'With admiration for the greatness of what you are
building when no one sees.'
In the days ahead I would read - no, devoured - the book. And I
would discover what would become for me, four life-changing
truths, after which I could pattern my work: 1) No one can say
who built the great cathedrals - we have no record of their
names. 2) These builders gave their whole lives for a work they
would never see finished. 3) They made great sacrifices and
expected no credit. 4) The passion of their building was fueled
by their faith that the eyes of God saw everything.
A story of legend in the book told of a rich man who came to
visit the cathedral while it was being built, and he saw a
workman carving a tiny bird on the inside of a beam. He was
puzzled and asked the man, 'Why are you spending so much time
carving that bird into a beam that will be covered by the roof,
No one will ever see it And the workman replied, 'Because God sees.'
I closed the book, feeling the missing piece fall into place. It
was almost as if I heard God whispering to me, 'I see you. I see
the sacrifices you make every day, even when no one around you does.
No act of kindness you've done, no sequin you've sewn on, no
cupcake you've baked, no Cub Scout meeting, no last minute
errand is too small for me to notice and smile over. You are
building a great cathedral, but you can't see right now what it
will become.
I keep the right perspective when I see myself as a great
builder. As one of the people who show up at a job that they
will never see finished, to work on something that their name
will never be on.
The writer of the book went so far as to say that no cathedrals
could ever be built in our lifetime because there are so few
people willing to sacrifice to that degree.
When I really think about it, I don't want my son to tell the
friend he's bringing home from college for Thanksgiving, 'My Mom
gets up at 4 in the morning and bakes homemade pies, and then
she hand bastes a turkey for 3 hours and presses all the linens
for the table.' That would mean I'd built a monument to myself.
I just want him to want to come home. And then, if there is
anything more to say to his friend, he'd say, 'You're gonna love
it there...'
As mothers, we are building great cathedrals. We cannot be seen
if we're doing it right. And one day, it is very possible that
the world will marvel, not only at what we have built, but at
the beauty that has been added to the world by the sacrifices of
invisible mothers.
Great Job, Mom!
(This was sent to me by a dear friend. It was exactly what I needed so I thought I'd share. Hope it blesses you as much as it did me.)
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Black Friday
Toys R Us will be opening at 10 pm on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day). If you are a Rewards member (if you aren't sign up- it's free) you get 10% back on your purchases. You can see the full Black Friday ad HERE. Of course my favorite deal at Toys R Us this year is their Thomas Early Engineer set. The set is priced at $12.49. Grab the November issue of the Family Fun Magazine. In a small section called "Little Ones" there's a $10 on one coupon. Use that to make the set $2.49. Also, get free Crayola crayons and coloring book with any purchase while supplies last.
Amazon.com is having a week-long Black Friday sale. They're adding new items every day and matching competitors' prices. Free shipping, no sales tax- and of course no standing out in the freezing cold in a line at 3:00 am for those of you who would rather be snuggled under your blankies and in your jammies sipping some tea while you shop. :) AND, just because I love you all, I thought I'd let you know that Amazon is also offering FREE membership to Amazon Prime to STUDENTS and "primary caregivers of children" (read: MOMS) Signing up for this gives you free 2-day shipping without having to have a minimum purchase and many other "perks." That ought to make your holiday shopping a bit easier. And don't forget to check out the blog store at the top of the page. :)
All you outdoors people can check out the Bass Pro Black Friday ad HERE and Cabellas HERE.
Michaels will have the Cricut V1 Personal Electronic Cutter for $69.99 and will have different discount amounts on your purchase each day from Thursday to Saturday. Check it out HERE.
At Target you can get a $10 gift card when you spend $100. Check out all the adverstised Black Friday deals HERE.
If you need a gift for the handy man in your life, print THIS COUPON for 50% off a purchase of at least $30 at ACE Hardware valid only on Black Friday.
Go HERE to see some seriously awesome deals at Walgreens on Friday...We're talking tons of FREE or Money Maker items. Then, after you get yourself some awesome deals on P&G products submit THIS REBATE to make a bit more moolah.
If you have a CVS HERE is the Black Friday awesomeness for you.
You can find almost any major store's Black Friday ad HERE.
There are simply too many great deals to list in one spot! Hope you all have a wonderful time shopping, and get some wonderful deals. Enjoy the smiles and excitement, the delight of your children, but please keep in mind that the best things you can give your friends and family this holiday season cannot be bought.
Amazon.com is having a week-long Black Friday sale. They're adding new items every day and matching competitors' prices. Free shipping, no sales tax- and of course no standing out in the freezing cold in a line at 3:00 am for those of you who would rather be snuggled under your blankies and in your jammies sipping some tea while you shop. :) AND, just because I love you all, I thought I'd let you know that Amazon is also offering FREE membership to Amazon Prime to STUDENTS and "primary caregivers of children" (read: MOMS) Signing up for this gives you free 2-day shipping without having to have a minimum purchase and many other "perks." That ought to make your holiday shopping a bit easier. And don't forget to check out the blog store at the top of the page. :)
All you outdoors people can check out the Bass Pro Black Friday ad HERE and Cabellas HERE.
Michaels will have the Cricut V1 Personal Electronic Cutter for $69.99 and will have different discount amounts on your purchase each day from Thursday to Saturday. Check it out HERE.
At Target you can get a $10 gift card when you spend $100. Check out all the adverstised Black Friday deals HERE.
If you need a gift for the handy man in your life, print THIS COUPON for 50% off a purchase of at least $30 at ACE Hardware valid only on Black Friday.
Go HERE to see some seriously awesome deals at Walgreens on Friday...We're talking tons of FREE or Money Maker items. Then, after you get yourself some awesome deals on P&G products submit THIS REBATE to make a bit more moolah.
If you have a CVS HERE is the Black Friday awesomeness for you.
You can find almost any major store's Black Friday ad HERE.
There are simply too many great deals to list in one spot! Hope you all have a wonderful time shopping, and get some wonderful deals. Enjoy the smiles and excitement, the delight of your children, but please keep in mind that the best things you can give your friends and family this holiday season cannot be bought.
$25 Restaurant Gift Certificates for $2
If you haven't used restaurant.com before, I highly recommend you do so! If you don't live near the city, I'm afraid there may not be much in your area, but for those of us in the St. Louis area or other major city you should definately check it out. And there's no better time than now. Here's what you're going to want to do to get the best deal.
Go to ebates and log in. (If you haven't signed up- do it! It's free!) Then enter restaurant.com into the search box at the top of the page. Click on "shop now". This will take you directly to the site. Then search through the list of restaurants in your area by entering your zip code or search by state for your city (or an area you may be visiting in the near future) Here's an example.
There's a restaurant in Washington, near where I live called Marquarts Landing. When I click on that restaurant it gives an overview of the restaurant including pictures, hours, etc. It's offering a $10 gift certificate for $5. I add that to my cart then enter the promo code GOBBLE
That brings my total to $1. Yes...$1. For a $10 gift certificate. Then when I want to use the certificate I just print it off. (No shipping) And better yet, since I shopped through ebates I get 15% cash back. Bringing my grand total to $.85. Soooo, needless to say, you can stock up on restaurant gift certificates just in time for the holidays (think teacher gifts, the mailman, your hairdresser, etc) and get an awesome gift for an even better price! Or get a bunch for yourself and take your significant other out to dinner! It's also a great way to try a new place.
Make sure your read the fine print though. Some certificates aren't redeemable on holidays, etc. So check it out before you go. Hope you all get to take advantage of this awesome deal! This promo code is only available through Thursday. (11/25)
Go to ebates and log in. (If you haven't signed up- do it! It's free!) Then enter restaurant.com into the search box at the top of the page. Click on "shop now". This will take you directly to the site. Then search through the list of restaurants in your area by entering your zip code or search by state for your city (or an area you may be visiting in the near future) Here's an example.
There's a restaurant in Washington, near where I live called Marquarts Landing. When I click on that restaurant it gives an overview of the restaurant including pictures, hours, etc. It's offering a $10 gift certificate for $5. I add that to my cart then enter the promo code GOBBLE
That brings my total to $1. Yes...$1. For a $10 gift certificate. Then when I want to use the certificate I just print it off. (No shipping) And better yet, since I shopped through ebates I get 15% cash back. Bringing my grand total to $.85. Soooo, needless to say, you can stock up on restaurant gift certificates just in time for the holidays (think teacher gifts, the mailman, your hairdresser, etc) and get an awesome gift for an even better price! Or get a bunch for yourself and take your significant other out to dinner! It's also a great way to try a new place.
Make sure your read the fine print though. Some certificates aren't redeemable on holidays, etc. So check it out before you go. Hope you all get to take advantage of this awesome deal! This promo code is only available through Thursday. (11/25)
Thanksgiving Week Deals
Sorry that it's been forever since I posted anything. I'll try to make it up to you all here this evening. Over the course of the evening I'll publish a few different posts with deals you can get this week. Hopefully there will be one with general deals you can get (on days other than Friday), one with freebies, and one with my Black Friday favorites. I'll of course have to get these up while watching NCIS, so you'll have to forgive me if I get distracted and you end up with a lot of strange things in the posts. HAHA. I'll also try to post a few other blogs before night tomorrow. Hope everyone is having a good week.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Make $10 and Get 80 FREE Energizer Batteries at Office Depot Today!
Who doesn't need batteries for the holidays??? If you can get to an Office Depot today, you can get yourself 80 free ones!
Here's how to do it:
Buy two (2), AAA 20-pack battery packs (limit 2) - $12.99
Buy two (2), AA 20-pack battery packs (limit 2) - $12.99 each
Use this Office Depot printable coupon for $10 off $50
(Your Out of Pocket cost will be $41.96)
Submit for the Office Depot Worklife Reward on these items (if you're not a member, you can create an account--it's **FREE**)
Receive: $51.96 back in Worklife Rewards
Final Price = $10 money maker
Now, if you're like me, I could use some more paper, ink, tape, etc. before holiday time. So you can use your Worklife Rewards to get the other things you need! What a sweet deal!
Here's how to do it:
Buy two (2), AAA 20-pack battery packs (limit 2) - $12.99
Buy two (2), AA 20-pack battery packs (limit 2) - $12.99 each
Use this Office Depot printable coupon for $10 off $50
(Your Out of Pocket cost will be $41.96)
Submit for the Office Depot Worklife Reward on these items (if you're not a member, you can create an account--it's **FREE**)
Receive: $51.96 back in Worklife Rewards
Final Price = $10 money maker
Now, if you're like me, I could use some more paper, ink, tape, etc. before holiday time. So you can use your Worklife Rewards to get the other things you need! What a sweet deal!
Friday, November 12, 2010
The Story Of Ace
Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ace. Day after day he sat on a shelf watching the people passing by. Then one day, a boy wandered into his store. He was on vacation with his parents in Washington state, visiting the Boeing plant and happened into the gift shop. He noticed Ace the bear. He was a very nice little bear, with a little pilot's jacket and cap, goggles and a scarf with the name "Boeing" printed on it.
The boy picked up the bear. He knew of a special girl who would really like Ace. So Ace made the long trip back to the boy's hometown. The boy gave Ace to the girl. She loved him. She took him home and put him on her bed. Every night Ace slept on the girl's bed. When she went away to college, Ace went with her. He didn't see the boy anymore, but he liked being with the girl.
Then one day he was packed into a box. He was being taken to a new place, but he wasn't sure where. When he got there, he couldn't believe it. There was the boy! That same boy that had picked him up from the gift shop shelf at the Boeing store.
Now, 13 years after he was picked off the shelf, Ace the bear lives with the boy and the girl! Yes, they grew up and got married. The boy got a job at Boeing. And now Ace listens to them read bedtime stories every night from his perch on their oldest son's bed.
Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband- the love of my life and the man who gave me the most wonderful love story. You're my world. I love you.
The boy picked up the bear. He knew of a special girl who would really like Ace. So Ace made the long trip back to the boy's hometown. The boy gave Ace to the girl. She loved him. She took him home and put him on her bed. Every night Ace slept on the girl's bed. When she went away to college, Ace went with her. He didn't see the boy anymore, but he liked being with the girl.
Then one day he was packed into a box. He was being taken to a new place, but he wasn't sure where. When he got there, he couldn't believe it. There was the boy! That same boy that had picked him up from the gift shop shelf at the Boeing store.
Now, 13 years after he was picked off the shelf, Ace the bear lives with the boy and the girl! Yes, they grew up and got married. The boy got a job at Boeing. And now Ace listens to them read bedtime stories every night from his perch on their oldest son's bed.
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| Ace the bear, on our 4 year old son Kai's bed |
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thankful Thursday: Support Our Military!
In honor of our heroes this Veterans Day, I thought I would give you a list of places where you can help to support our troops, veterans and military families. There are many more opportunities than are listed here, but hopefully this will show you that there's a way for everyone of every ability to help out!
Send a care package through Jacobs Light Foundation
Print a sign, take a picture and show your support at the Stand Behind Military Kids Campaign
Find lots of sevice opportunites at http://www.volunteer.va.gov/
Drive a van, volunteer at a hospital and a more through Disabled American Veterans
Make sure our troops have a piece of home this Christmas with Operation Holiday Stockings
Send the holidays overseas with Operation Christmas Tree
Send Care Packages to Troops overseas here
If your church, MOPS group, etc. would like to help out, KidsLink Downrange is a great way to do it. This project connects military kids with their deployed parents through card kits. Check it out here.
The Silver Star Families of America are collecting gently used MP3 and ipod players for their WHAM (Wounded Heroes and Music) Program. Check it out here.
Here is a list of ways you can help out with the Pillows for Soldiers campaign. You can also refer a soldier for a pillow here.
Can you knit or crochet? Help make hats for our troops through the Warmth for Warriors project.
Donate a used cell phone at Cell Phones for Soldiers.
Address a card to "Marine" or "Soldier" and send it to Marine Corps Liaison Division, National Naval Medical Division.
Bethesda, MD, 20889 - 5600. The cards will be given to the service member as they arrive at the hospital.
If you or someone you know lives in or around Portsmouth, NH check out Pease Greeters.
If you can write and would be willing to "adopt" a soldier to write to for the length of their deployment at least once a month, go to Tell Them Thanks and sign up.
Send a customized care package through HeroBox.
For only $10 you can send a magazine subscription to a military service member through Subscriptions for Soldiers.
Adopt a soldier or a military family or help in various other ways at Military-Space
Help our soldiers help the children at Beanies for Baghdad.
Adopt a military family, send a care package and more at Operation: Care and Comfort.
Become a Battle Buddy at Troops Need You.
Monetary donations, used laptops (with webcams) or laptop parts can be donated at Laptops for the Wounded.
Want to get your kids involved in showing appreciation for our veterans? Check out Kids Thank a Vet.
Help build a home...visit Home for Our Troops.
Like to bake? Become at "Crumb" and help make Treats for Troops.
Like to sew? Make a "Patriotic Pillow" for our military service members.
Help troops call home with a prepaid calling card at Military Exchange.
You can also find great volunteer opportunities through your local VA hospital, Veterans Home or USO. Find some way to help our heroes this Veterans Day!
Send a care package through Jacobs Light Foundation
Print a sign, take a picture and show your support at the Stand Behind Military Kids Campaign
Find lots of sevice opportunites at http://www.volunteer.va.gov/
Drive a van, volunteer at a hospital and a more through Disabled American Veterans
Make sure our troops have a piece of home this Christmas with Operation Holiday Stockings
Send the holidays overseas with Operation Christmas Tree
Send Care Packages to Troops overseas here
If your church, MOPS group, etc. would like to help out, KidsLink Downrange is a great way to do it. This project connects military kids with their deployed parents through card kits. Check it out here.
The Silver Star Families of America are collecting gently used MP3 and ipod players for their WHAM (Wounded Heroes and Music) Program. Check it out here.
Here is a list of ways you can help out with the Pillows for Soldiers campaign. You can also refer a soldier for a pillow here.
Can you knit or crochet? Help make hats for our troops through the Warmth for Warriors project.
Donate a used cell phone at Cell Phones for Soldiers.
Address a card to "Marine" or "Soldier" and send it to Marine Corps Liaison Division, National Naval Medical Division.
Bethesda, MD, 20889 - 5600. The cards will be given to the service member as they arrive at the hospital.
If you or someone you know lives in or around Portsmouth, NH check out Pease Greeters.
If you can write and would be willing to "adopt" a soldier to write to for the length of their deployment at least once a month, go to Tell Them Thanks and sign up.
Send a customized care package through HeroBox.
For only $10 you can send a magazine subscription to a military service member through Subscriptions for Soldiers.
Adopt a soldier or a military family or help in various other ways at Military-Space
Help our soldiers help the children at Beanies for Baghdad.
Adopt a military family, send a care package and more at Operation: Care and Comfort.
Become a Battle Buddy at Troops Need You.
Monetary donations, used laptops (with webcams) or laptop parts can be donated at Laptops for the Wounded.
Want to get your kids involved in showing appreciation for our veterans? Check out Kids Thank a Vet.
Help build a home...visit Home for Our Troops.
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| image from mail online |
Like to bake? Become at "Crumb" and help make Treats for Troops.
Like to sew? Make a "Patriotic Pillow" for our military service members.
Help troops call home with a prepaid calling card at Military Exchange.
You can also find great volunteer opportunities through your local VA hospital, Veterans Home or USO. Find some way to help our heroes this Veterans Day!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Saving Money (and a personal note)
So, I know I've got some awesome deal-loving people out there reading this blog so I thought I'd make sure everyone knew about this opportunity before the holidays. If you have not signed up for Ebates you WANT to do this. I promise. Here's what will happen when you do.
You sign up and immediately receive a $5 bonus for signing up. Then, whenever you want to purchase something online you go to ebates and log in to your account. You select the store you want to shop from and it will tell you how much cash back you can get. It then takes you to the store site you selected and you shop as usual. There is absolutely nothing else to do. When you purchase from your selected store site, the percentage cash back will automatically be applied to your account. Then ebates will pay you your cash back amount.
I know you're thinking, "what's the catch" but I have been using Ebates for quite awhile now and I can honestly say there isn't one. It's just awesome. You never pay a single cent. They aren't going to harrass you. No one will call your house. You don't have to buy anything. You just save money if you choose to.
I used Ebates when I bought our new bedding set and saved a good deal! I really can't recommend this enough since I know sooo many people will be doing their holiday shopping online this year. Now, here's my favor to ask. If you are interested in ebates please click on this link. It will take you directly to the sign up site where you'll get your log-in info and your $5 bonus for signing up. Clicking on this link not only gets you the $5 bonus, the cash back on your shopping, but also gives me credit for referring you. :) So there it is, my shameless plug. Hope you all gets lots of cash back for your Christmas shopping this year!
Oh, and if you haven't been to the blog store in awhile, click on the "Shop My Store" tab at the top of the page. There are a few new categories now. One of the new ones is "Resources for Christian Mommies." I thought it might be helpful if I included a few things we use and love. The devotional books are the only ones I've seen for boys/girls separately for 2-5 year olds and my kids LOVE them. They have neat activities to do and pictures for them to color. So if you're looking for something like that for your kiddos, you can get them right from the blog store instead of having to go searching for them. And if any of you mommas out there have any great resources you recommend PLEASE let us know with a comment or send me a message!
Thanks so much for all of your interest in what I have to say. It doesn't seem to me that I have much to offer, but I am so humbled by the amount of feedback I have gotten since I started writing in here again. Your encouragement has been what I have needed to open myself up and be willing to share my life with you all. I hope I can be as much a blessing to you as you all are to me.
You sign up and immediately receive a $5 bonus for signing up. Then, whenever you want to purchase something online you go to ebates and log in to your account. You select the store you want to shop from and it will tell you how much cash back you can get. It then takes you to the store site you selected and you shop as usual. There is absolutely nothing else to do. When you purchase from your selected store site, the percentage cash back will automatically be applied to your account. Then ebates will pay you your cash back amount.
I know you're thinking, "what's the catch" but I have been using Ebates for quite awhile now and I can honestly say there isn't one. It's just awesome. You never pay a single cent. They aren't going to harrass you. No one will call your house. You don't have to buy anything. You just save money if you choose to.
I used Ebates when I bought our new bedding set and saved a good deal! I really can't recommend this enough since I know sooo many people will be doing their holiday shopping online this year. Now, here's my favor to ask. If you are interested in ebates please click on this link. It will take you directly to the sign up site where you'll get your log-in info and your $5 bonus for signing up. Clicking on this link not only gets you the $5 bonus, the cash back on your shopping, but also gives me credit for referring you. :) So there it is, my shameless plug. Hope you all gets lots of cash back for your Christmas shopping this year!
Oh, and if you haven't been to the blog store in awhile, click on the "Shop My Store" tab at the top of the page. There are a few new categories now. One of the new ones is "Resources for Christian Mommies." I thought it might be helpful if I included a few things we use and love. The devotional books are the only ones I've seen for boys/girls separately for 2-5 year olds and my kids LOVE them. They have neat activities to do and pictures for them to color. So if you're looking for something like that for your kiddos, you can get them right from the blog store instead of having to go searching for them. And if any of you mommas out there have any great resources you recommend PLEASE let us know with a comment or send me a message!
Thanks so much for all of your interest in what I have to say. It doesn't seem to me that I have much to offer, but I am so humbled by the amount of feedback I have gotten since I started writing in here again. Your encouragement has been what I have needed to open myself up and be willing to share my life with you all. I hope I can be as much a blessing to you as you all are to me.
Friday Freebies!
Here's your Friday list of things to get or do for FREE!
Free Events:
Home Depot is having a free Kids Workshop this Saturday (11/6) from 9am – noon. This week they will make a Spice Rack.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron and an achievement pin.
Take your kids to Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops, November 6th through December 24th.
Events include FREE crafts, games and more (go HERE for the schedule). Kids can get a FREE 4×6 studio quality photo with Santa. Also, the first 150 kids to come on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 5 PM (3 PM on thanksgiving) will receive a FREE Santa Bandz.
Veterans' Day Parade & Ceremony
Date: 11/6/2010
Location: Downtown St. Louis
Time: 11:00 a.m. pre-parade ceremonies at Soldiers' Memorial; 12:00 p.m. parade
Parade begins at Tucker and Chestnut, west of Chestnut to 14th, south of 14th to Market, west on Market to Union Station at 20th street where it disbands.
(If you've never attended this, I highly recommend it! We went last year and it was wonderful. A great way to show your kids that gratitude toward our servicemen/women is important!)
Free Offers:
Participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores across the country will give a free Freaky Pet stuffed toy to the first 5 kids who come into the store and say the magic phrase “Do you know the way to Pet Town?” on Friday, November 5th!
Go HERE to see participating stores! I would still call ahead to confirm participation! Get more information on their Facebook Page
Bath and Body Works:
Buy 6 Shower Gels (any variety) $10.50 each = $63
Buy 3 Get 3 FREE = (minus $31.50)
Use $10 off $30 Printable Coupon HERE
Final Price = 6/$21.50 or ONLY $3.58 each!
If you order online you can go through ebates and get 3% Cash Back…Plus use Code HOLIDAY30 for your $10 off $30 Purchase Coupon. If you are new to ebates, you will also get a $5 bonus for joining. That could help offset shipping fees!
Go HERE to print a coupon for a FREE small coffee at participating 7-Eleven stores.
There's a $5 on a $5 purchase at Hallmark stores floating around.
At this point it is being found in the following magazines:
Midwest Living – Nov/Dec issue (pg 17)
Real Simple – Dec. issue (pg. 73/74)
Southern Living – Dec. issue.
Last year the coupon was found in a number of magazines including:
Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living, Family Circle, Martha Stewart Living, Oprah, Parents, Real Simple, Southern Living, Taste Of Home,Woman’s Day.
Go HERE, wait for the second banner, then click on the “Get a Free Sample” to request FREE Sample of Purina One SmartBlend Pet Food for Dogs or Cats – you choose! Allow up to 4 weeks for your sample to arrive!
Go HERE, fill out the form using promotional code 5225trynow and will receive a coupon (in the mail) for a Free Box of RepHresh Brilliant pH Tampons, redeemable at any Walgreens!
Walmart is offering a FREE sample of Tom’s of Maine Wicked Fresh Toothpaste! Allow 4 weeks for delivery. This will probably go fast, so get it while you can!
Yankee Candle has a great new coupon available!!
Go HERE to print a Buy 2 regularly priced large candles or tumblers get 2 FREE coupon! Coupon expires 11/28.
Dollar General has Ziploc Zip and Steam (3 pk) for $.50
Buy 2
Use $1/2 Printable Coupon Coupons.com (quick find – household)
Final Price = Both FREE!
Head over to Coupons.com and print the $1/1 Reach Toothbrush Coupon and the $1/1 Reach Floss Coupons! Starting Sunday, 11/7 through 11/13 Walgreens will have an in ad coupon for Reach Toothbrushes and Reach Dental Floss for $.99
Use the $1/1 Reach Coupons above and get FREE FLOSS & TOOTHBRUSHES!!
Olay Foaming Face Wash $3.50
Get $5 Target Gift Card wyb 2
Use (2) $1/1 Olay Facial Cleanser Coupon (10/10 P&G)
Final Price = FREE
(you will have to have $5 in other purchases to offset the coupons, due to their $10 Invisible Coupon rule) If you use no coupons Final Price = $1 each wyb 2
Head over HERE to request a FREE Sample of Prilosec Heatburn Relief! Allow 6 – 8 weeks for delivery!
This week you can get 2 FREE Oral B Battery operated toothbrushes at CVS!
Buy (2) Oral-B Stages Power Toothbrushes $4.99 each
Use (2) $3/1 Oral-B Battery Toothbrush Coupons (10/31 P&G)
Pay $3.98
Get $4 ECB
Final Price = 2 FREE
Walgreens:
Buy (6) Olay Body Wash $5.24 (after the 25% off)
Buy (6) Travel Size Secret Deodorants $.99
Use (6) $5/1 Olay wyb Secret Coupons (10/31 P&G)
Pay $7.38
Get $10 RR
Final Price = ALL FREE + $2.62 Money Maker
Vicks NyQuil SINEX Nighttime Sinus Relief (20 ct LiquiCaps) 2/$10
Buy 2 get a $5 Register Reward
Use (2) $4/1 Any Sinex Product Coupon (10/10 P&G)
Pay $2
Get a $5 RR
FINAL PRICE = Both FREE + $3 Money Maker
Ricola Cough Drops $ .99
Buy 2
Use $1/2 Coupon (10/17 SS)
PLUS
Use $.50/1 Coupon Walgreens NOVEMBER Coupon Book (will auto deduct $1 wyb 2)
Final Price = BOTH FREE
Zarbees Children’s Cough Syrup $5.99
Get $6 RR
Final Price = FREE
CVS
Buy Olay Body Wash $7
Buy Secret Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant (.5 oz travel size) $1
Use $5 off Select Olay Products wyb Secret Deodorant Coupon (no size restrictions) (10/31 P&G)
Pay $3
Get $3 ECB
Final Price = BOTH ITEMS FREE
Bayer Didget or Contour USB Meter $29.99
Get $10 ECB wyb 1 (limit 1)
Use $20/1 Coupon (10/31 RP)
Final Price = FREE
Bayer Contour Blood Glucose Monitoring $14.99
Get $5 ECB wyb 1 (limit 1)
Submit $9.99 Mail in Rebate
Final Price = FREE
Rumor has it that the Cold Buster Honey Lemon Warming Syrup (UPC 85004700108) is on sale at CVS for $8.99 and will produce an $8.99 ECB through November 6th (limit 1). You should be able to find this product in the cold/cough medicine aisle.
Right now, at the Amazon MP3 Store, you can download Veggie Tales The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree (16 tracks)
FREE. This is a great deal considering you would pay $9.99 over at iTunes for the same thing!
Walmart has Eco Friendly Avery Mailing Labels for $4! Use this $5/1 Avery Full Sheet Label coupon to get them FREE!
Sam’s Club has a FREE Sample offer HERE for Schiff MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil, as of right now, you DO NOT have to be a Sam’s Club member to get his. Allow 4 -6 weeks for delivery!
If you are a Sam’s Club Member, then you can also request the FREE Sample of Aleve, found on the same page!
Beginning tomorrow, November 5th (and every remaining Friday in November), you can snag one FREE 12 oz. Seattle’s Best Coffee at Burger King. Limit one per customer during breakfast hours only and NO purchase is necessary. Keep in mind this freebie is not valid on flavored shots or whipped topping and is available at participating restaurants only.
50 Free Business Cards at Moo.com (Collin at http://www.hip2save.com/ had a great idea for those of us who have no need for business cards. You can personalize the cards and use them as Christmas gift tags. Also I got some last year with my kiddos name on them and my contact info to leave with babysitters, etc. so I don't have to write down my info every time.)
Here's how to get them:
* Head on over to Moo.com
* Click on the “Order 50 FREE Business Cards” button in the bottom right corner
* Click on “Start Making a Free Pack”
* You can then choose to upload your own images (up to a total of 50) or you can opt to choose a ready-made pack or make text cards
* Follow the directions to add your images and/or designs to the cards
* When you get to the preview image page, be sure to check standard (which includes the lovely Moo advertisement) and more importantly, makes the cards free.
* You will then be directed to a page where you can ad an additional image/text to the back side of the card (if you plan to snip the Moo advertisement off, keep this in mind when you are creating the back side)
* Your final steps will be to preview your cards, choose your paper type (both of which are free) and then head to checkout and choose $6 shipping
If you are a fan of The Children’s Place and/or plan to purchase Christmas gifts at The Children’s Place, then you’ll definitely want to take advantage of this great e-card offer! Through December 26th, for every $40 worth of eGift Cards purchased, you will receive a FREE $10 eGift Card. Keep in mind that you will receive one eGift Card based on your total purchase, so if you buy $80 worth of eGift Cards, you will receive a FREE $20 eGift Card or if you purchase $500 worth of eGift Cards, you will receive a FREE $120 eGift card!!
You can even personalize the gift cards with a message or special photo and choose the delivery date.
This deal is still good from last week: You can still get the Betty Crocker Calendar, but you can also head on over here and snag a FREE 2011 Pillsbury Calendar! This calendar will be filled with recipes and hopefully coupons, too! Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
Victoria’s Secret is once again offering up FREE Secret Rewards cards with EVERY Online purchase thru November 30th (or while supplies last)! Each card will be worth at least $10… BUT they could be worth $50, $100, or even $500! The reward cards will be valid to use December 1st-December 19th in-stores (excluding outlets), Online, or by phone! Victoria’s Secret is also offering up a FREE Bombshell Tank with any one qualifying Miraculous bra, Miraculous swim or Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Beauty item purchase! Just enter offer code BOMBTANK at checkout and the price of your Bombshell Tank will be adjusted to $0 after the offer code is applied.
Deal Scenario:
Buy 1 Bombshell Ornament Fragrance $10
Buy 1 Bombshell Tank (FREE with above purchase!)
Total = $10
As you start the checkout process, be sure to check the box that states that you have an offer code as pictured below (you will be able to enter multiple offer codes)
* Enter the code BOMBTANK
*Final Cost = $10 + $5.99 shipping (& tax) for the Tank and Fragrance! Plus, you’ll receive a VS Mystery Rewards card with a value of at least $10… hopefully more!
**And to sweeten this deal even further, be sure to go through Shop At Home or ebates. You’ll get 2% cash back from your Victoria’s Secret purchases…just login or register on either site and then click through the link they provide to make your purchase.
Snapfish has a new promotion available! Thru November 8th, when you buy one 8×11 Custom Cover photo book you can get 2 for FREE!! To get in on this deal, head on over here and create three 8×11 Custom Cover Photo books, then at checkout enter coupon code 1BOOK2FREE which will deduct the cost of 2 photo books and leave you to pay for the cost of just 1 photo book (+ shipping)!
Head on over here to snag a FREE sample of Oxy Clinical Clearing Treatment, Hydrating Therapy AND Advanced Face Wash!
You can head on over here and send a FREE pack of Kleenex to a friend or family member! Just click the “Send a Pack” link to get started. Allow 14 days for delivery.
Head on over here to score a FREE Golf Pride golf grip ($8 value!) courtesy of Golf Digest! Plus, you’ll be entered to win a years supply of FootJoy StaSof golf gloves!
Hurry– only available to the first 10,000!
Hurry on over here to score a FREE Juno Baby DVD from Heard it From a Mom! Just sign up, watch the DVD with your kiddos and then let your friends know about this great freebie! Hurry– only available while supplies last!
If you have been debating whether to join a wholesale club like Sam’s Club, now may be the time to become a member. Through November 24th, Sam’s Club is offering all new members a FREE $10 Sam’s Club gift card to be used at the Day After Thanksgiving Event on November 26th! Keep in mind that this gift card offer is valid only for new Sam’s Club Members; limit one offer per primary membership. Gift Card cannot be used toward the annual membership fee which starts at $40.
Here’s a great offer to snag a FREE movie ticket (valued up to $12) with the purchase of 2 General Mills’ cereals! All you have to do is purchase 2 specially marked packages of General Mills’ cereal (the special packages will have a blue banner that runs across the package and says “Free Movie”) and then enter the code from each box here. Then just print your free movie ticket certificate and take it to a participating theater to receive one free movie admission. Tickets will expire 60 days from the date that they were issued online.
Be sure to use a couple of the following coupons to make this offer even sweeter…
$1/2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch
$1/2 General Mills cereal from the 10/31 SS
$1/3 General Mills cereal from the 10/3 SS
$0.55/1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch
If you are an active or retired military man and woman, you may want to head over to your local Sleep Number store. Through November 14th, all active and retired military personnel, with appropriate military ID, will receive a FREE travel pillow for visiting a Sleep Number store and finding their Sleep Number setting. In addition, you’ll receive exclusive bed and bedding discounts. Plus, from November 5th-7th, Sleep Number stores will be hosting a Military Appreciation Event with refreshments and giveaways.
Facebook Deals:
If you're brave (and a morning person) head on over to your local Gap store tomorrow morning (most open at 10am… however, you may want to call your local Gap to verify this)! Tomorrow, 11/5, Gap is giving away a total of 10,000 pairs of FREE jeans across every single Gap location.
To get in on this deal, check-in at any Men’s & Women’s Gap using Facebook Places, then show any Gap employee your check-in and you just may score a FREE pair. If you’re too late to snag the free jeans, you’ll still have a chance to shop with a coupon valid for 40% off any regularly priced item.
Keep in mind that all Gap stores are participating and have a certain number of jeans to give away. Store associates will pass out one coupon per person starting with the front of the line while supplies last. NOT valid at GapKids, babyGap, GapBody, Gap Outlet, Gap Factory Store, The Gap Generation stores, or online. Check out the GAP Facebook page for more information.
Hurry over to the Renuzit Facebook page , “Like” them and click on the “Free Cone” tab to get a coupon for a FREE Renuzit Adjustable cone! Only available to the first 70,000!
Celebrate Folgers on Facebook! Be one of the first 100,000 to “LIKE” Folgers on Facebook and get a FREE Sample.
Nabisco is once again offering up a new cookies and milk coupon for the month of November– Save $1 on Nabisco cookies when you buy 1 package of Nabisco cookies AND one gallon of milk. This coupon can be found on the Nabisco Facebook page here thru 11/30 (or until 50,000 prints have been reached). The coupon must be redeemed by 12/14/2010.
Restraunt Deals:
White Castle is offering us some FREE Food!!
Go HERE to print a coupon for a FREE 3-piece chicken ring with any purchase. Buy a small drink and you’ve got yourself a cheap meal! Coupon expires 11/30/10.
T.G.I. Friday’s just released a rare coupon! Head on over here to print buy one get one free salad or sandwich coupon, valid thru 11/7. This should make for an inexpensive meal.
Again, thanks to Collin (http://www.hip2save.com/) and Carie (http://www.savingmoneyinmissouri.com/) for several of these finds! Have a great weekend!
Free Events:
Home Depot is having a free Kids Workshop this Saturday (11/6) from 9am – noon. This week they will make a Spice Rack.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron and an achievement pin.
Take your kids to Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops, November 6th through December 24th.
Events include FREE crafts, games and more (go HERE for the schedule). Kids can get a FREE 4×6 studio quality photo with Santa. Also, the first 150 kids to come on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 5 PM (3 PM on thanksgiving) will receive a FREE Santa Bandz.
If you are a veteran or are currently serving in the military, you can snag a FREE admission for yourself AND one guest to Knott’s Berry Farm! Keep in mind that the eligible person must be present and that proper I.D. will need to be presented at the entrance gate (i.e. DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID; Dependent I.D.s will NOT be accepted). In addition, veterans/active military will be able to purchase up to six additional tickets for just $15 each! Be sure to take advantage of this offer soon as it ends on Thanksgiving Day. Click here for more information
Veterans' Day Parade & Ceremony
Date: 11/6/2010
Location: Downtown St. Louis
Time: 11:00 a.m. pre-parade ceremonies at Soldiers' Memorial; 12:00 p.m. parade
Parade begins at Tucker and Chestnut, west of Chestnut to 14th, south of 14th to Market, west on Market to Union Station at 20th street where it disbands.
(If you've never attended this, I highly recommend it! We went last year and it was wonderful. A great way to show your kids that gratitude toward our servicemen/women is important!)
Free Offers:
Participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores across the country will give a free Freaky Pet stuffed toy to the first 5 kids who come into the store and say the magic phrase “Do you know the way to Pet Town?” on Friday, November 5th!
Go HERE to see participating stores! I would still call ahead to confirm participation! Get more information on their Facebook Page
Bath and Body Works:
Buy 6 Shower Gels (any variety) $10.50 each = $63
Buy 3 Get 3 FREE = (minus $31.50)
Use $10 off $30 Printable Coupon HERE
Final Price = 6/$21.50 or ONLY $3.58 each!
If you order online you can go through ebates and get 3% Cash Back…Plus use Code HOLIDAY30 for your $10 off $30 Purchase Coupon. If you are new to ebates, you will also get a $5 bonus for joining. That could help offset shipping fees!
Go HERE to print a coupon for a FREE small coffee at participating 7-Eleven stores.
There's a $5 on a $5 purchase at Hallmark stores floating around.
At this point it is being found in the following magazines:
Midwest Living – Nov/Dec issue (pg 17)
Real Simple – Dec. issue (pg. 73/74)
Southern Living – Dec. issue.
Last year the coupon was found in a number of magazines including:
Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living, Family Circle, Martha Stewart Living, Oprah, Parents, Real Simple, Southern Living, Taste Of Home,Woman’s Day.
Go HERE, wait for the second banner, then click on the “Get a Free Sample” to request FREE Sample of Purina One SmartBlend Pet Food for Dogs or Cats – you choose! Allow up to 4 weeks for your sample to arrive!
Go HERE, fill out the form using promotional code 5225trynow and will receive a coupon (in the mail) for a Free Box of RepHresh Brilliant pH Tampons, redeemable at any Walgreens!
Walmart is offering a FREE sample of Tom’s of Maine Wicked Fresh Toothpaste! Allow 4 weeks for delivery. This will probably go fast, so get it while you can!
Yankee Candle has a great new coupon available!!
Go HERE to print a Buy 2 regularly priced large candles or tumblers get 2 FREE coupon! Coupon expires 11/28.
Dollar General has Ziploc Zip and Steam (3 pk) for $.50
Buy 2
Use $1/2 Printable Coupon Coupons.com (quick find – household)
Final Price = Both FREE!
Head over to Coupons.com and print the $1/1 Reach Toothbrush Coupon and the $1/1 Reach Floss Coupons! Starting Sunday, 11/7 through 11/13 Walgreens will have an in ad coupon for Reach Toothbrushes and Reach Dental Floss for $.99
Use the $1/1 Reach Coupons above and get FREE FLOSS & TOOTHBRUSHES!!
Olay Foaming Face Wash $3.50
Get $5 Target Gift Card wyb 2
Use (2) $1/1 Olay Facial Cleanser Coupon (10/10 P&G)
Final Price = FREE
(you will have to have $5 in other purchases to offset the coupons, due to their $10 Invisible Coupon rule) If you use no coupons Final Price = $1 each wyb 2
Head over HERE to request a FREE Sample of Prilosec Heatburn Relief! Allow 6 – 8 weeks for delivery!
This week you can get 2 FREE Oral B Battery operated toothbrushes at CVS!
Buy (2) Oral-B Stages Power Toothbrushes $4.99 each
Use (2) $3/1 Oral-B Battery Toothbrush Coupons (10/31 P&G)
Pay $3.98
Get $4 ECB
Final Price = 2 FREE
Walgreens:
Buy (6) Olay Body Wash $5.24 (after the 25% off)
Buy (6) Travel Size Secret Deodorants $.99
Use (6) $5/1 Olay wyb Secret Coupons (10/31 P&G)
Pay $7.38
Get $10 RR
Final Price = ALL FREE + $2.62 Money Maker
Vicks NyQuil SINEX Nighttime Sinus Relief (20 ct LiquiCaps) 2/$10
Buy 2 get a $5 Register Reward
Use (2) $4/1 Any Sinex Product Coupon (10/10 P&G)
Pay $2
Get a $5 RR
FINAL PRICE = Both FREE + $3 Money Maker
Ricola Cough Drops $ .99
Buy 2
Use $1/2 Coupon (10/17 SS)
PLUS
Use $.50/1 Coupon Walgreens NOVEMBER Coupon Book (will auto deduct $1 wyb 2)
Final Price = BOTH FREE
Zarbees Children’s Cough Syrup $5.99
Get $6 RR
Final Price = FREE
CVS
Buy Olay Body Wash $7
Buy Secret Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant (.5 oz travel size) $1
Use $5 off Select Olay Products wyb Secret Deodorant Coupon (no size restrictions) (10/31 P&G)
Pay $3
Get $3 ECB
Final Price = BOTH ITEMS FREE
Bayer Didget or Contour USB Meter $29.99
Get $10 ECB wyb 1 (limit 1)
Use $20/1 Coupon (10/31 RP)
Final Price = FREE
Bayer Contour Blood Glucose Monitoring $14.99
Get $5 ECB wyb 1 (limit 1)
Submit $9.99 Mail in Rebate
Final Price = FREE
Rumor has it that the Cold Buster Honey Lemon Warming Syrup (UPC 85004700108) is on sale at CVS for $8.99 and will produce an $8.99 ECB through November 6th (limit 1). You should be able to find this product in the cold/cough medicine aisle.
Right now, at the Amazon MP3 Store, you can download Veggie Tales The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree (16 tracks)
FREE. This is a great deal considering you would pay $9.99 over at iTunes for the same thing!Walmart has Eco Friendly Avery Mailing Labels for $4! Use this $5/1 Avery Full Sheet Label coupon to get them FREE!
Sam’s Club has a FREE Sample offer HERE for Schiff MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil, as of right now, you DO NOT have to be a Sam’s Club member to get his. Allow 4 -6 weeks for delivery!
If you are a Sam’s Club Member, then you can also request the FREE Sample of Aleve, found on the same page!
Beginning tomorrow, November 5th (and every remaining Friday in November), you can snag one FREE 12 oz. Seattle’s Best Coffee at Burger King. Limit one per customer during breakfast hours only and NO purchase is necessary. Keep in mind this freebie is not valid on flavored shots or whipped topping and is available at participating restaurants only.
50 Free Business Cards at Moo.com (Collin at http://www.hip2save.com/ had a great idea for those of us who have no need for business cards. You can personalize the cards and use them as Christmas gift tags. Also I got some last year with my kiddos name on them and my contact info to leave with babysitters, etc. so I don't have to write down my info every time.)
Here's how to get them:
* Head on over to Moo.com
* Click on the “Order 50 FREE Business Cards” button in the bottom right corner
* Click on “Start Making a Free Pack”
* You can then choose to upload your own images (up to a total of 50) or you can opt to choose a ready-made pack or make text cards
* Follow the directions to add your images and/or designs to the cards
* When you get to the preview image page, be sure to check standard (which includes the lovely Moo advertisement) and more importantly, makes the cards free.
* You will then be directed to a page where you can ad an additional image/text to the back side of the card (if you plan to snip the Moo advertisement off, keep this in mind when you are creating the back side)
* Your final steps will be to preview your cards, choose your paper type (both of which are free) and then head to checkout and choose $6 shipping
If you are a fan of The Children’s Place and/or plan to purchase Christmas gifts at The Children’s Place, then you’ll definitely want to take advantage of this great e-card offer! Through December 26th, for every $40 worth of eGift Cards purchased, you will receive a FREE $10 eGift Card. Keep in mind that you will receive one eGift Card based on your total purchase, so if you buy $80 worth of eGift Cards, you will receive a FREE $20 eGift Card or if you purchase $500 worth of eGift Cards, you will receive a FREE $120 eGift card!!
You can even personalize the gift cards with a message or special photo and choose the delivery date.
This deal is still good from last week: You can still get the Betty Crocker Calendar, but you can also head on over here and snag a FREE 2011 Pillsbury Calendar! This calendar will be filled with recipes and hopefully coupons, too! Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
Victoria’s Secret is once again offering up FREE Secret Rewards cards with EVERY Online purchase thru November 30th (or while supplies last)! Each card will be worth at least $10… BUT they could be worth $50, $100, or even $500! The reward cards will be valid to use December 1st-December 19th in-stores (excluding outlets), Online, or by phone! Victoria’s Secret is also offering up a FREE Bombshell Tank with any one qualifying Miraculous bra, Miraculous swim or Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Beauty item purchase! Just enter offer code BOMBTANK at checkout and the price of your Bombshell Tank will be adjusted to $0 after the offer code is applied.
Deal Scenario:
Buy 1 Bombshell Ornament Fragrance $10
Buy 1 Bombshell Tank (FREE with above purchase!)
Total = $10
As you start the checkout process, be sure to check the box that states that you have an offer code as pictured below (you will be able to enter multiple offer codes)
* Enter the code BOMBTANK
*Final Cost = $10 + $5.99 shipping (& tax) for the Tank and Fragrance! Plus, you’ll receive a VS Mystery Rewards card with a value of at least $10… hopefully more!
**And to sweeten this deal even further, be sure to go through Shop At Home or ebates. You’ll get 2% cash back from your Victoria’s Secret purchases…just login or register on either site and then click through the link they provide to make your purchase.
Snapfish has a new promotion available! Thru November 8th, when you buy one 8×11 Custom Cover photo book you can get 2 for FREE!! To get in on this deal, head on over here and create three 8×11 Custom Cover Photo books, then at checkout enter coupon code 1BOOK2FREE which will deduct the cost of 2 photo books and leave you to pay for the cost of just 1 photo book (+ shipping)!
Head on over here to snag a FREE sample of Oxy Clinical Clearing Treatment, Hydrating Therapy AND Advanced Face Wash!
You can head on over here and send a FREE pack of Kleenex to a friend or family member! Just click the “Send a Pack” link to get started. Allow 14 days for delivery.
Head on over here to score a FREE Golf Pride golf grip ($8 value!) courtesy of Golf Digest! Plus, you’ll be entered to win a years supply of FootJoy StaSof golf gloves!
Hurry– only available to the first 10,000!
Hurry on over here to score a FREE Juno Baby DVD from Heard it From a Mom! Just sign up, watch the DVD with your kiddos and then let your friends know about this great freebie! Hurry– only available while supplies last!
If you have been debating whether to join a wholesale club like Sam’s Club, now may be the time to become a member. Through November 24th, Sam’s Club is offering all new members a FREE $10 Sam’s Club gift card to be used at the Day After Thanksgiving Event on November 26th! Keep in mind that this gift card offer is valid only for new Sam’s Club Members; limit one offer per primary membership. Gift Card cannot be used toward the annual membership fee which starts at $40.
Here’s a great offer to snag a FREE movie ticket (valued up to $12) with the purchase of 2 General Mills’ cereals! All you have to do is purchase 2 specially marked packages of General Mills’ cereal (the special packages will have a blue banner that runs across the package and says “Free Movie”) and then enter the code from each box here. Then just print your free movie ticket certificate and take it to a participating theater to receive one free movie admission. Tickets will expire 60 days from the date that they were issued online.
Be sure to use a couple of the following coupons to make this offer even sweeter…
$1/2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch
$1/2 General Mills cereal from the 10/31 SS
$1/3 General Mills cereal from the 10/3 SS
$0.55/1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch
If you are an active or retired military man and woman, you may want to head over to your local Sleep Number store. Through November 14th, all active and retired military personnel, with appropriate military ID, will receive a FREE travel pillow for visiting a Sleep Number store and finding their Sleep Number setting. In addition, you’ll receive exclusive bed and bedding discounts. Plus, from November 5th-7th, Sleep Number stores will be hosting a Military Appreciation Event with refreshments and giveaways.
Facebook Deals:
If you're brave (and a morning person) head on over to your local Gap store tomorrow morning (most open at 10am… however, you may want to call your local Gap to verify this)! Tomorrow, 11/5, Gap is giving away a total of 10,000 pairs of FREE jeans across every single Gap location.
To get in on this deal, check-in at any Men’s & Women’s Gap using Facebook Places, then show any Gap employee your check-in and you just may score a FREE pair. If you’re too late to snag the free jeans, you’ll still have a chance to shop with a coupon valid for 40% off any regularly priced item.
Keep in mind that all Gap stores are participating and have a certain number of jeans to give away. Store associates will pass out one coupon per person starting with the front of the line while supplies last. NOT valid at GapKids, babyGap, GapBody, Gap Outlet, Gap Factory Store, The Gap Generation stores, or online. Check out the GAP Facebook page for more information.
Hurry over to the Renuzit Facebook page , “Like” them and click on the “Free Cone” tab to get a coupon for a FREE Renuzit Adjustable cone! Only available to the first 70,000!
Celebrate Folgers on Facebook! Be one of the first 100,000 to “LIKE” Folgers on Facebook and get a FREE Sample.
Nabisco is once again offering up a new cookies and milk coupon for the month of November– Save $1 on Nabisco cookies when you buy 1 package of Nabisco cookies AND one gallon of milk. This coupon can be found on the Nabisco Facebook page here thru 11/30 (or until 50,000 prints have been reached). The coupon must be redeemed by 12/14/2010.
Restraunt Deals:
White Castle is offering us some FREE Food!!
Go HERE to print a coupon for a FREE 3-piece chicken ring with any purchase. Buy a small drink and you’ve got yourself a cheap meal! Coupon expires 11/30/10.
T.G.I. Friday’s just released a rare coupon! Head on over here to print buy one get one free salad or sandwich coupon, valid thru 11/7. This should make for an inexpensive meal.
Again, thanks to Collin (http://www.hip2save.com/) and Carie (http://www.savingmoneyinmissouri.com/) for several of these finds! Have a great weekend!
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