Saturday, January 9, 2010

El Pollo Loco: Buy One, Get One Free Grillmaster Steak Taco


Get FREE Grillmaster Steak Taco at El Pollo Loco when you purchase another one. This coupon expires January 30, 2010.


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Gardens Alive: FREE Catalog & $25 Coupon!




Gardens Alive is offering up a FREE catalog with a $25 off ANY order coupon included!  You can even order less than $25 and the difference will go towards shipping, so you could potentially get some FREE products and FREE shipping with this coupon!
Just go to the Garden Alive Catalog to request your FREE catalog! Once you get your catalog in the mail, you’ll need to input the customer code which is on the mailing label of the catalog.


(Thanks, Hip 2 Save!)


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Target: Playskool Sit & Spin for only $0.98!!!!



Next time you’re at Target, look for the Playskool Sit & Spin on clearance for just $10.98!   This may not be marked correctly, so definitely go price check this toy. If it does in fact ring up for $10.98, then use the $10/1 Sit & Spin coupon that was previously available here to score this toy for just $0.98! What a great deal!  This would make a PERFECT gift for a 1 year-old birthday party!
(Thanks, Hip 2 Save!)



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Crayon Physics Deluxe for PCs Birthday Sale for $.01+


The Crayon Physics Deluxe features over 70 levels, easy to use level editor, and fantastic physics.  Be amazed as you see your drawings magically transformed into real physical objects.

Buy this game for whatever you want to pay.  Even pay 1¢ if you like.  If you feel it's worth more, then feel free to pay more!

Check out more information at 
Crayon Physics Deluxe.


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Maggiano's: Buy one entree for tonight AND take one home for tomorrow



Maggiano’s has promo where you buy one entree and you get one to take home another entree.  Go HERE to check out the menu and see the details.  Remember this is not a buy one get one promo–they actually package up the second entree as a to-go meal.


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FREE Ice Cream Cone from Ben and Jerry's


If you love ice cream, then here's a great reason to join a club -- a Free Ice Cream Cone at Ben & Jerry's for signing up to the Spelunker Club ! If you sign up, you will get a printable coupon sent to you within about 48 hours, which entitles you to a free cone!

**Be sure to choose your location carefully when you sign up, since that is the redeemable location that will print on your coupon.


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The 15-song Greatest Hits collection from Lenny Kravitz $2.99


Amazon's MP3 of the Day is Greatest Hits Collection from Lenny Kravitz for $2.99


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FREE Sample of David Bradley Chocolate!


Head on over to David Bradley's website for a  FREE sample of David Bradley chocolate! You’ll be able to add the chocolate to your cart. You will get to choose between milk or dark chocolate.  My mouth is salavating just thinking about it! Shipping is completely FREE
During check-out, I had to  refresh the page a couple of times to get my order to go through correctly. Keep trying because I think this is SO WORTH IT!


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Michael's: Save 80% – WINTER CLEARANCE



Michael’s is having a huge  this weekend and is  the place to be for the deals. This weekend only- Jan. 9th and 10th they are holding a Michael's 80% off winter clearance sale. Take  Michael's 20% off printable coupon with you to save an additional 20% off.
(Thanks, Faithful Provisions!)


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Physicians Formula Make-up: FREE MAKEUP/COSMETICS



Here is a great way to get Physicians Formula makeup for FREE. Buy any of the following 3 makeup products and get full rebates/refunds. Looks like high quality stuff and should be widely available. See the Physicians Formula Store Locater
The following products qualify. Download the rebate forms below to get all of your money back!
**Just a tip:  Buy each product separately.  Most rebate forms require you to have a receipt for each rebate form.
(Thanks, MojoSavings!)



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Friday, January 8, 2010

10 + ways to save on your Grocery Bill WITHOUT USING A SINGLE COUPON

I know learning how to coupon can be a daunting task.  How do you organize?  Am I really getting the best deal?  Is the cashier going to laugh at me (ok, maybe just me)?  I used to tell my husband that serious couponing made my head hurt.  Here are some tips and ideas on how to save money by making a few adjustments.  I added extra credit for the pros!

  1. Buy fruits and vegetables in season.  30-50% savings.
  2. Buy chicken, beef and all other meats on sale.  Boneless, skinless chicken breast is on sale for   $1.99 a lb. at Kroger and Publix (buy 4-6 weeks worth and freeze it in meal portions).  Bone in chicken is on sale for $.99 a pound at Kroger.  You can debone the chicken and use the bones to make your own chicken broth. 65% or more in savings. 
  3. Buy fattier ground turkey and beef for meals that require ground meat.  Brown the meat and then rinse it in a collander.  You will make your own healthier (leaner) ground turkey and beef.  30% or more in saving. 
  4. Buy a whole head of lettuce instead of bagged lettuce. Is it really that hard to cut lettuce? Wash the lettuce and put it in a salad spinner.  It takes less than 5 minutes but will save you 40% or more.
  5. Shop BUY 1 GET 1 FREE sales.  You do not have to buy 2 items on BOGO sales (unless in select locations).   I would stock up during these sales (4-6 week supply). (Also, 10 for $10 does not mean you have to buy 10 and 3 for $10 does not mean you have to buy 3. This is just a marketing strategy.) At least 50% savings.
  6. Don't buy deli meat.  Grill extra chicken, steak and turkey to make your own sandwich meat or chicken salads etc. 66% savings.
  7. Quit buying bottled water.  Leave tap water in a pitcher in your refrigerator.  The chlorine taste will nutralize after 24 hours.  Another way to save is use refrigerator filtration or use a Brita or Pur water pitcher. 78-100% savings.
  8. Kick the soda habit or at least buy 2-liters on sale.  Or, if you buy soda, buy it on sale and preferably 2-liter bottles. **2-liter coke products are on sale at Kroger for $.88 a bottle (stock up for 6-8 weeks). 60-100% in savings.
  9. Make your own desserts and birthday cakes.  72% savings. 
  10. Buy frozen fish unless it is on sale. Did you know frozen fish is fresher than fish found at most supermarkets?  25% or more in savings.
Extra Credit
  1. Learn how to make your own yogurt.   I know our kids love yogurt, and I would love to know that the ingredients are all natural. 
  2. Make your own cleaning products like our grandmothers did using natural products like  baking soda, vinegar, salt, mineral oil etc. The ingredients are cheap and green.  60% or more in savings.
  3. Use linen dishcloths to dry your hands and clean your counters in the kitchen rather than paper towels. 
LEARN HOW TO USE COUPONS AND YOU WILL BE SAVING LOTS MORE!!!


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ANIMOTO.com: $5 off a yearly membership for unlimited full-length videos

Turn your photos & videos into pure amazing. Animoto automatically produces beautifully orchestrated, completely unique video pieces from your photos, video clips and music.  Fast, free and shockingly easy.  


You can get a yearly membership for $25 ($30 regular price) by following my link or using referral code: nxvbaifp. This service will be perfect to give your family members meaningful video gifts throughout the year.  


Below is a very sweet video that my husband made for last Mother's Day.  


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