If you need a hotel in the next couple of weeks, or if you just want to get away for a night, check out this deal at Red Roof Inn. Starting today you can book a room for $.01 (while supplies last) for two days out. So today you could book for tomorrow or Friday. This sale is going on for the next 2 weeks. I was looking for a hotel near me with an indoor pool, but no luck. Let me know if you get a room, it's a great deal!
Here is a link to the article:
http://ocdeals.freedomblogging.com/2...e-penny/47199/
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
On a side note...
This is not at all budget related but I thought it was funny.
I was helping my 5yr old daughter do something and after I finished I said, "You didn't know I was such a genius did you?" It was MEANT to be retorical.
She answered, "No, I really didn't." Completely serious, not trying to be funny.
I just startd laughing and she looked at me like I was crazy wondering what was so funny. Than she gave me a small pity laugh like you hear after a very bad joke.
Geez, I thought kids were not supposed to think their parents were lame until they were teenagers.
I was helping my 5yr old daughter do something and after I finished I said, "You didn't know I was such a genius did you?" It was MEANT to be retorical.
She answered, "No, I really didn't." Completely serious, not trying to be funny.
I just startd laughing and she looked at me like I was crazy wondering what was so funny. Than she gave me a small pity laugh like you hear after a very bad joke.
Geez, I thought kids were not supposed to think their parents were lame until they were teenagers.
HOT Toys R Us Game Deals
This week at Toys R Us if you buy $20 worth of Hasboro games you get a $5 gift card. Here is a scenario that would get you games at a steal..
Battleship $8.99 print a $4 off coupon here:
http://print.coupons.com/Couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15162&zid=st48&nid=20
This game is also eligible for a $3 rebate (info should be on the box)
Operation is $8.99 you can print a $5 off coupon at the same link above
This game is eligible for a $3 rebate
Memory, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders are $4.99
These games are all eligible for a $3 rebate
So purchase 2 games at $8.99 and 1 at $4.99 - After the coupons, the rebates, and the $5 gift card you get for buying $20 in games your final cost ends up at $0.99 or $0.33 each!
There are other games on sale too, look at their sales ad to find a deal that works for you!
Of course your initial out of pocket expenses will be a little higher, but you'll get $8 back in rebates and you'll have a $5 gift card for your next purchase!
If you're a member of Toys R Us reward program you may have gotten a $5 off $25 purchase in the mail recently. This could make the deal even better!
Battleship $8.99 print a $4 off coupon here:
http://print.coupons.com/Couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15162&zid=st48&nid=20
This game is also eligible for a $3 rebate (info should be on the box)
Operation is $8.99 you can print a $5 off coupon at the same link above
This game is eligible for a $3 rebate
Memory, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders are $4.99
These games are all eligible for a $3 rebate
So purchase 2 games at $8.99 and 1 at $4.99 - After the coupons, the rebates, and the $5 gift card you get for buying $20 in games your final cost ends up at $0.99 or $0.33 each!
There are other games on sale too, look at their sales ad to find a deal that works for you!
Of course your initial out of pocket expenses will be a little higher, but you'll get $8 back in rebates and you'll have a $5 gift card for your next purchase!
If you're a member of Toys R Us reward program you may have gotten a $5 off $25 purchase in the mail recently. This could make the deal even better!
Meijers Deals This Week
Here's some of the great deals at Meijers for the week of March 28th - April 3rd 2010
Reddi Whip sale price $1.50
use $.50 coupon (should double)
final price $.50
Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blends sale price $1.99
Buy 2 and use 2 $0.50 off (should double)
Stack with $1 off 2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
Final Pice - $0.49
Tropicana on sale for $2.50
Buy 2 and use $1 off 2 coupon
Stack with $1 off 2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
Final Price - $1 each
Did you know you can stack coupons at Meijer. You can use manufactures coupons plus Meijer Mealbox coupons. Meijer Mealbox coupons are printable coupons right from Meijers site. It can make for some great deals. Other stores also have programs like this. Target has printable Target coupons on their website too. As long as the coupon states that it is a Target coupon you can stack it with a manufacturers coupon too.
What's on your list this week? Post it here.
Reddi Whip sale price $1.50
use $.50 coupon (should double)
final price $.50
Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blends sale price $1.99
Buy 2 and use 2 $0.50 off (should double)
Stack with $1 off 2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
Final Pice - $0.49
Tropicana on sale for $2.50
Buy 2 and use $1 off 2 coupon
Stack with $1 off 2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
Final Price - $1 each
Did you know you can stack coupons at Meijer. You can use manufactures coupons plus Meijer Mealbox coupons. Meijer Mealbox coupons are printable coupons right from Meijers site. It can make for some great deals. Other stores also have programs like this. Target has printable Target coupons on their website too. As long as the coupon states that it is a Target coupon you can stack it with a manufacturers coupon too.
What's on your list this week? Post it here.
More on Swagbucks
I wrote a bit about Swagbucks yesterday, the awesome site that pays you for searching. But did you know there are more ways to earn? Once you sign up you can start referring people. When you refer your friends and family you earn points everytime they do (you can earn up to 1,000 points from each referral). I really can't say enough good things about this program. Just today I've earned about 20 swagbucks from random searching. If you want to sign up and start earning click on the link on the left to get started.
Happy swagging....
Happy swagging....
Crocs Deal Just Got Sweeter
Okay so yesterday I posted the great deal on crocs. Well it gets even better. Today they are having a 1 day sale. Apply the code CROCSAFF25 at checkout to save an extra 25%.... and it works on sale items. I really wish I'd waited a little longer to order my girls a pair, this deal would've saved even more. It's today only so don't wait!
I found this great deal on one of my favorite blogs....couponingtodisney.com
I found this great deal on one of my favorite blogs....couponingtodisney.com
Free Burger at Checkers
Do you have a Checkers nearby? I don't, but here's a good deal for those of you that do. Text champt to 30101 and you'll get a coupon for a free Champ Burger texted to your mobile phone. Show the cashier your coupon at the register for your free burger.
Disney Gift Card deal at Kroger!
Planning a trip to Disney? If you are here's a deal for you. This week at Kroger purchase the Disney gift card bundle (3 $15 gift cards) for $45, and you get a $5 coupon for your next order. Conceivable you could roll the coupon and purchase another set of gift cards. It's a pretty good deal if you plan to go, how often do you see discounts on gift cards? The gift cards are good at Disney World, Disneyland, and the Disney Store. You can even use gift cards to pay for your Disney resort stay and theme park tickets.
I think I may get a couple to put away for our November trip!
I think I may get a couple to put away for our November trip!
Meijers Trip!
Had a pretty good mini-shopping trip to Meijers, not a lot of coupons but some good prices. It would have been a normal shopping trip had my husband not taken my bank card... but I digress....
Anyways, here's the breakdown -
1 Can Mighty Dog (FREE with coupon)
1 Nail Clipper (on mega clearance for $.09)
3 Nail buffers (on clearance for $.09)
1 Box of Pop-Tarts (a big box not on sale and no coupon but I promised my daughter she could pick something)$2.99
2 bags of Cheese puffs (gluten free snack for my youngest daughter) on sale $1.39 ea
1 box of fruit snacks $1.88
2 boxes Chex (gluten free!) $1.99 ea minus $1.00 off coupon
1 Jif Peanut Butter $1.99
1 Snuggle Fabric Softener 70ct $3.29 minus $3.00 coupon ONLY $.29!
1 Chi Chi's Natural Chips $1.50
Subtract $3.30 bottle refund
Total $12.81
I didn't use a ton in coupons, but everything I bought was on sale. The Snuggle was a GREAT deal. I had a ton of coupons for free dog products, and of course Meijer didn't have any of it in stock. Should be doing my major shopping tomorrow, I mainly went today cause we were out of cereal and I wanted to make sure I got the Snuggle before the mega couponers snagged them all up!
What are your great deals this week? Post them here.
Erin
Anyways, here's the breakdown -
1 Can Mighty Dog (FREE with coupon)
1 Nail Clipper (on mega clearance for $.09)
3 Nail buffers (on clearance for $.09)
1 Box of Pop-Tarts (a big box not on sale and no coupon but I promised my daughter she could pick something)$2.99
2 bags of Cheese puffs (gluten free snack for my youngest daughter) on sale $1.39 ea
1 box of fruit snacks $1.88
2 boxes Chex (gluten free!) $1.99 ea minus $1.00 off coupon
1 Jif Peanut Butter $1.99
1 Snuggle Fabric Softener 70ct $3.29 minus $3.00 coupon ONLY $.29!
1 Chi Chi's Natural Chips $1.50
Subtract $3.30 bottle refund
Total $12.81
I didn't use a ton in coupons, but everything I bought was on sale. The Snuggle was a GREAT deal. I had a ton of coupons for free dog products, and of course Meijer didn't have any of it in stock. Should be doing my major shopping tomorrow, I mainly went today cause we were out of cereal and I wanted to make sure I got the Snuggle before the mega couponers snagged them all up!
What are your great deals this week? Post them here.
Erin
Free sample of Pantene!
If you're not a member of Vocal Point, you may want to consider signing up. They send out emails every once in a while inviting you to try out new products. This week you get absolutely free Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner samples.
Sign up here at: http://www.vocalpoint.com/index.html
Supplies are limited so sign up before the offer disappears!
Sign up here at: http://www.vocalpoint.com/index.html
Supplies are limited so sign up before the offer disappears!
Good deal on movies at Amazon!
If you're in the market for some new children's DVDs you might want to head over to Amazon to take a look there first.
Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs is $6.99
Alvin and the Chipmunks is $6.99
Monsters vs. Aliens is $6.99
The Penguins of Madagascar Operation: DVD Premier $6.99
One great thing about shopping with Amazon is that usually if you purchase over $25 worth of products shipping is free! They have pretty quick shipping too!
Happy shopping :)
Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs is $6.99
Alvin and the Chipmunks is $6.99
Monsters vs. Aliens is $6.99
The Penguins of Madagascar Operation: DVD Premier $6.99
One great thing about shopping with Amazon is that usually if you purchase over $25 worth of products shipping is free! They have pretty quick shipping too!
Happy shopping :)
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Free Shampoo/Conditioner at Walgreens!
For those of you not familiar Walgreens has a program called Register Rewards. Basically if you buy the qualifying product you get a coupon for $ off your next order. This week at Walgreens Dove Shampoo and Conditioner is on sale for $4.00. If you buy it you get a Register Rewards coupon for $4.00 off your next order. Now you can only do this deal once per day and you can't use the Register Reward for the same item the next day, but it's still a great deal. What makes it even better is that many bottles have $1.50 off one bottle peelies on them. So you pay $2.50 and get $4.00 back, you're making money! If the bottles at your store do not have the peelie on them there was a $2.50 off 2 bottles in this past Sunday's paper.
I just love free stuff. I haven't paid for shampoo or conditioner in about a year!
I just love free stuff. I haven't paid for shampoo or conditioner in about a year!
Crocs Deals!
If you're in the market for some crocs for summer there are some great deals out there. My favorite is the Crocs Mary Janes for Girls. There are several styles in the Crocs Outlet. They're $9.99 and you get a free jibbitz with purchase!
I just ordered these for my girls last week, they should be coming today! Now if only the Fed Ex man would get here, I can stop obsessivly looking out the window!
I just ordered these for my girls last week, they should be coming today! Now if only the Fed Ex man would get here, I can stop obsessivly looking out the window!
How I'm Saving - Part 1
I first started off by using coupons and putting the savings into my Disney fund, it's accumulating slowly but surely. I've also recently started doing a few reward programs that are starting to pay. I'm planning on covering them slowly in the blog so I don't overwhelm anyone.
So far the rewards program that I like the best is Swagbucks. It's the first rewards program I tried and it's awesome. Basically all it is a search engine that randomly pays you to use it! How easy is that!
Once you sign up for swagbucks (there is a link on my blog) the first thing you should do is download the toolbar, this allows you to search from anywhere basically. Once that's done just do all your internet searching through Swagbucks. It's that easy. You'll randomly be awarded points (aka - swagbucks)that you can redeem for just about anything, including paypal cash out if you so desrie. You'll usually be awarded 10 Swagbucks minimum. You won't win everytime, but I average twice a day. You also get points randomly awarded just for having the toolbar! I can't say enough about this program, it's so easy and they really pay. I usualy redeem my Swagbucks for the Amazon.com gift card, since it's the best deal. It's only 450 Swagbucks for a $5 gift card. So far I've earned 3. While it is only $15, it's $15 I've gotten just for searching the internet for something I would have been looking for anyways. You don't have to spend the $$ right then either. Once you add the gift card to your Amazon account it does not expire, you can keep adding more until you have enough for what you plan to purchase! I'm saving mine for a book I want to get my daughter for her Kindergarten graduation. It's $30, I'm halfway there!
Look for more rewards sites coming up. I belong to quite a few and plan to feature them all!
So far the rewards program that I like the best is Swagbucks. It's the first rewards program I tried and it's awesome. Basically all it is a search engine that randomly pays you to use it! How easy is that!
Once you sign up for swagbucks (there is a link on my blog) the first thing you should do is download the toolbar, this allows you to search from anywhere basically. Once that's done just do all your internet searching through Swagbucks. It's that easy. You'll randomly be awarded points (aka - swagbucks)that you can redeem for just about anything, including paypal cash out if you so desrie. You'll usually be awarded 10 Swagbucks minimum. You won't win everytime, but I average twice a day. You also get points randomly awarded just for having the toolbar! I can't say enough about this program, it's so easy and they really pay. I usualy redeem my Swagbucks for the Amazon.com gift card, since it's the best deal. It's only 450 Swagbucks for a $5 gift card. So far I've earned 3. While it is only $15, it's $15 I've gotten just for searching the internet for something I would have been looking for anyways. You don't have to spend the $$ right then either. Once you add the gift card to your Amazon account it does not expire, you can keep adding more until you have enough for what you plan to purchase! I'm saving mine for a book I want to get my daughter for her Kindergarten graduation. It's $30, I'm halfway there!
Look for more rewards sites coming up. I belong to quite a few and plan to feature them all!
My goal
So, I'm a stay at home mom, which means I have no income of my own. This means that when I get the urge to travel or do something outside of our families normal budget I need to come up with a way to pay for it. Not too easy when you have 2 young kids and not a lot of time. For instance, my husband is being sent to a conference in Orlando in November. How can I, a HUGE Disney World lover not go? He can not go with out me and the kids, no way - no how! So I've begun the process of "funding" the trip myself. How? Of course I'll share! Stay tuned!
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