Coupon Reset

31. May 2008 by Lisa.

This coupon was reset this morning so you may reprint today.  If you’ve already gone to Walgreens, remember CVS has these on sale 5 for $5 this week.

Chex Mix is on sale for $0.99
Use $1/1 coupons here (print 2)

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Cash Back for Caregivers

31. May 2008 by Lisa.

Caregivers Marketplace is a website any caregiver or person receiving care (you/your parents) may join in order to get a partial reimbursement for certain products you purchase for your children, yourself, your parents (whoever you give care to). You send in your receipts along with the form from their website and they mail you a check. Great support for all caregivers.! Glad to see someone giving care to the caregivers. There aren’t a ton of products in this program, but I’m hoping the more people take advantage of it, the more it will grow.

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$0.00 OOP Today at Target

30. May 2008 by Lisa.

I have plenty of coupons which are about to expire, so I went to Target and got the following (paid nothing).

13 Travel size All Small and Mighty laundry detergents (2 loads/bottle)
4 Travel size Dove hair conditioners
5 Travel size Band-Aid boxes
4 Johnson’s Buddy Bars

I know they’re all travel size items (except the Buddy Bars), but little freebies are better than throwing away expired coupons.

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Freebies in the Mail!

30. May 2008 by Lisa.

It’s time for us to stuff our mailboxes full of freebies! If you don’t already have a secondary email (junk email), you might want to establish one just in case you get hit with 3,000 emails because you’re wanting these little extras. Yes, you need to sign up for all these freebies, but presents in the mail are sweet! I can’t vouch for any of these deals, but I’m taking advantage of them all. Here we go!

Caress Bottom right of the page is the offer to get a free sample.
Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Foundation
Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis
Playtex Gentle Glide
Pull-Ups Potty Training Pants
Airborne Health Power Pixies
http://www.startsampling.com/sm/1001…Address.iphtml
Gillette
Ban Antiperspirant-Deodorant
Clay Essentials Sample
Clean & Clear®
Sunsilk
Dove shine therapy

I’m thinking I’ll post a list once a week under the heading “Mailbag Monday”. Do y’all like these deals?

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Annual 20% Off at DeepDiscount.com

30. May 2008 by Lisa.

It’s that time of year again! DeepDiscount.com is offering their huge 20% off DVD sale! Customers can choose from almost all DVD’s, except for pre-order titles. HD DVD’s included, if you’re still looking for deals!

June 6th-June 22nd customers can use the code “DDAF” to recieve this exclusive coupon!

If you’re not familiar-while their shipping tends to be slow, it is also free.

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CVS June 2008 Monthly Freebies

30. May 2008 by Lisa.

These are the CVS June 2008 FREEBIES.  You must get them the morning 

of June 1st if you want to make only one run to CVS.  Otherwise, stock is 

depleted by noon and good luck finding any of this the rest of the month.

 CVS Pharmacy Sheer or Plastic Bandages 40ct.

Pay $1.99, get $1.99 ECB

Limit 2

Listerine Smart Rinse 250ml.

Pay $3.49, get $3.49 ECB

Limit 2

There are $1 off coupons (from Sunday papers in the past) that makes 

this deal a money maker.  Get paid $1 for taking each bottle off the shelf!

Oral B CrossAction Manual Toothbrush 2pk

Pay $6.99, get $6.99 ECB

Limit 2

Don’t know if you can use the $1 off 2 coupons (since it is a 2pack item), 

but you can always try.  It would make this deal a money maker as well!

Here are some cheapies, not freebies.  These are good to get if you use 

these items/need to waste ECB’s/want to give them to charity/sell them 

for more than you pay OOP (out of pocket) for them.  If you want them, 

buy them 1st day of the month.  Just like the freebies, product flies off 

the shelves quickly.

Dove Skin Care or Deodorant products

Get a $3.00 ECB wyb (when you buy) $10 worth of product

There are various coupons from papers past…

75c off deodorant

$1 off body wash

$3 off hair care products

$1.50 off body lotion

several more (check your stash)

*some of these coupons expire early June

Purell Hand Sanitizer with Aloe 8 oz.

Get $2.00 ECB

Limit 5

Use $1.00 off coupon

Get $3.00 ECB wyb any Brut product

Limit 5

Use $1 off coupon (deodorant?)

Get $1.00 ECB wyb Mitchum men’s or women’s clear gel 

anti-perspirant 2.25 oz

Limit 5

Use 75c off coupon

Get $1.00 ECB wyb assorted GUM dental care products

Limit 5

$1 Gum Toothbrush (excludes Dome Trim Toothbrush)

$1 Gum Floss, Dental Accessory or Oral Pain Relief Product

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Walgreens $10 Off $30 Purchase Good Only 5/30

29. May 2008 by Lisa.

here is where you go to get your $10 off $30 coupon. It’s only good on Friday 5/30.

Here are a couple freebies for this week to go along with the above coupon!

Chex Mix is on sale for $0.99
Use $1/1 coupons here (print 2)

Excedrin is $1.99 this week.
Use the 2/1 coupons here(print 2)

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Half Price Books Freebies

29. May 2008 by Lisa.

Kids 10 and under can earn a free Cici’s kids buffet (with purchase of an adult buffet) or a $3 Half Price Books shopping card by reading 15 minutes for 5 days. Go here for more details.

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Macy’s Freebie Coupon

28. May 2008 by Lisa.

Don’t forget the Macy’s coupon next week! Starting Sunday, May 31st, shoppers can pick up a free pair of panties (regularly priced at $9.50) from Macy’s with a printable coupon! No purchase necessary, and only one coupon is allowed per customer.

Click HERE to print the Macy’s/Jockey coupon.

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Frugal Gift Giving

28. May 2008 by Lisa.

Frugal gifts don’t always need to come from garage sales, the local dollar store and Walmart. They come from the heart.A dear friend of mine told me her best wedding present was one her sister-in-law gave her. It was an outdated calendar, but in it was written every family member’s birthday, anniversary, and special moments days. She was so thankful for the present and many, many years later still uses it. What a perfect gift to give a new sister-in-law!

I also remember a friend in college who was from New Jersey, but was going to school in Texas. He had to have some sort of operation on his jaw while at school. Several of his NJ friends got together and sent him a care package. They sent him pictures, letters, baby food and beautiful autumn leaves as packing material (no autumn in Texas). It’s been over 25 years, but I still remember how much my friend was touched by such a creative, funny, simple (and frugal) gift.

As a going away present for a friend, I made her a book by cutting out pictures from magazines and writing silly captions which told the story of our friendship and how much I appreciated her. It took a lot of time, a lot of heart, but no money. It was fun and it turned out to be such a hit I wish I had made a copy for myself.

I’m still hanging in there with drawing and would one day love to do portraits as gifts. I don’t consider myself anywhere near ready yet.

I love creative, thoughtful, funny homemade gifts like those. I run out of ideas quickly and would appreciate any and all help with fresh new gift ideas. I can’t bring myself to do coupon gifts or any recipe in a jar gifts. Yuck. I’m too old to give those cheap, outdated (not to mention the fact they’re not thoughtful or creative) gifts. Got any ideas to share?

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