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I’m sad to say that it is almost flu season. Ads for flu shots have been popping up everywhere, so I compared prices and offers to find the best deal for you. The new trend is one shot that combines the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccination. The CDC has shared basic facts about the flu shot and is recommending everyone over six months get one starting in September.
Costco – Shots are $20 and include the flu and H1N1 vaccination. You do not have to be a member to get a shot, just tell the ID checker that you are (more…)
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Teacher discounts – I compiled a huuuuge list of discounts available to teachers and educators.
JC Penney coupon - This is an awesome JC Penney coupon for $10 off a purchase of $10 or more. Valid online only. Expiration unknown.
Free performances – Make a reservation now to catch free theater through the month of October. Free shows are scheduled around the country.
Quiznos coupon – Get free chips and a fountain drink when you buy a sub sandwich or a regular salad with this Quiznos coupon.
Piperlime coupon – Here is a hot Piperlime coupon for 25% off with very few exclusions – today only! Wait till tomorrow and the discount drops to 20% off, then Thursday the coupon is for 15% off. Remember to shop through eBates for an extra 15% cash back rebate. I may well stack these discounts to get a new pair of winter boots. What about you?
Check out all the coupons and deals on my WalletPop blog.
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One of my favorite places to save is in the kitchen. I can literally taste the savings! Bad puns aside, here are 13 ways I save money once I purchase my groceries. What are your best kitchen money savers?
1. Revive brown sugar. We’ve all been caught between a rock and hard brown sugar. Toss your sugar in a bag with a piece of bread, close it and wait a day. The sugar will absorb the moisture in the bread, which turns stale. End result? Pliable sugar.
2. Uses for old vegetables. Veggies that are soft or aesthetically past their prime are excellent in soups and sauces. Both dishes hold an aura of cooking competence but are one of the easiest things to prepare. Just toss in with liquid, set on a low temperate, and wait. Casseroles also do a great job of (more…)
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of Bobbisbargains.
I recently helped a friend of mine rid herself of the stuff in her storage units along with the monthly rental expense. For the Bargain Queen, this has been an eye opening educational experience.
Public storage facilities are popping up everywhere and the move-in specials and seemingly low rental rates appear to be a tantalizing and easy solution to having more stuff than room.
It is so tempting to take your stuff and shove it into a storage unit and promise to “go through and toss it out when I have time.”
Believe me, you will NEVER (more…)
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UPDATE: If you are an existing reader, you are eligible to win and don’t need to do anything to enter the contest.
PREVIOUSLY: The votes are in and the choice is clear. You want to win a $100 gift card to Amazon. Some 225 readers left comments on two posts asking what prize you wanted to win and among seven choices, Amazon took 63 percent of the vote!
Now that we’ve settled on a prize, here is how to enter the contest. Join my daily or weekly email list to be eligible to win and get strategies, coupons, and inspiration to save delivered to your inbox. One winner will be selected randomly. Sign up by Sunday, Sept. 26 at 11:59 p.m. to be eligible (more…)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
The preppy look is back this season, among other fashion trends. Gals and guys are sporting their polo shirts, pressed khakis and sweater vests. The look that traditionally screams “expensive!” does not have to cost you a whole lot. Here’s how to get the look on a budget.
Start by asking if older siblings, parents or grandparent might have clothes and accessories in their closets that fit the fad – and won’t cost you a dime. Perhaps you can help them clean ot their closets in the process or give new glory to under appreciated clothes. If you plan to tailor the clothes to fit, make sure your relative is giving it to you. Don’t modify a loaner.
Check the sale racks at preppy stores like Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, Nautica or plunder your local thrift stores. If you’d rather not wait, try stores that sell similar clothes and accessories for a fraction of the cost. Here is where I would shop: (more…)
CVS - Highlights include Revlon Super Lustrous, Moon Drops, Color Burst Lip, or Double Twist Mascara for free after Extra Bucks, Right Guard Sport, Total Defense, or Dry Idea, 2 – 4 oz. for free after Extra Bucks, and Quaker Quick Oats 18 oz., instant oatmeal, or granola bars, 8-10 ct. for as low as $.50 each after Extra Bucks. Get all the CVS coupon deals on BargainBriana.
Walgreens – Highlights include Campbells condensed soup (more…)
Restaurant.com coupon – Get 80% off at Restaurant.com now through Wednesday.
Shutterfly coupon - Combine this Shutterfly coupon with an existing sale on the site to get up to 50% off photobooks.
Free tampons – Snag a free sample of Playtex “sport” tampons when you share a little info about yourself.
Check out all the deals and coupons on my WalletPop blog.
What drugstore beauty products are just as good – or better – than high-end make up lines? I interviewed professional beauty artists on what they carry in their beauty kit to get the scoop.
Video: what’s on sale at the end of summer
Video: create a budget in 15 minues
Video: designer jeans for under $20
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Here are today’s deals from WalletPop and my frugal friends at Savings.com.
Old Navy coupon – Get 30% off using this Old Navy coupon code through Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010.
Banana Republic 40% off – Get 40% off regular priced merchandise during this Banana Republic sale when you use a BR, Gap, or Old Navy credit card.
Free Zappos VIP - Become a VIP member on Zappos.com for free. Ends Oct. 8, 2010.
Free toothpaste - Get a free sample of Crest toothpaste. Unclear when it expires.
Delia’s coupon – Get 20% off sitewide at Delia’s through Sept. 24, 2010.
Wine.com coupon – Get $10 off $75 or more on gift baskets at Wine.com through Sept. 30, 2010.
Check out all the coupons and deals on my WalletPop blog. Coupons for Banana Republic and Old Navy are coming this afternoon!
Readers had mixed feeling about whether or not I should use a $20 Target gift card that requires me to set up a wedding registry (I’m not engaged), but ultimately provided an ethical solution.
Laura’s perspective is that I’d be earning the money. “I would use it. You did go through the trouble of opening the mail, reading the exclusions, etc. Besides, if you are willing to go through the hassle of using the registry, I say go for it.”
Evie, who is boycotting Target, said even if she did patronize the store it wouldn’t be worth her time. “Since I won’t shop at Target, if I got something like that it the mail, it would go in the trash. Besides, I don’t think it would be worth the time to set up a registry.”
Mike is willing (more…)
Don’t forget to weigh in on which gift card you would like to win in the next BargainBabe.com reader giveaway, which launches Monday. More than 130 readers have already voted. The gift card options include:
- $100 Southwest e-gift card
- $100 Amazon e-gift card
- $100 REI e-gift card
- $100 Lowe’s e-gift card
- $100 Sephora e-gift card
- $75 Trader Joe’s gift card
- $50 cash (in the form of a cashier’s check)
The prize with the most votes wins! Note, e-gift cards can only be used online. Comment by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST to vote!!!
Get a head start on the contest by joining my daily and weekly email list. The winner will be selected randomly from these lists.
Target gift card: to use or not to use?
I received a coupon for a $20 Target gift card yesterday with one big hitch. It is only valid if I create a Target wedding registry with at least 10 items on it. I’m not entirely sure how I got on a list of future brides (I’m not engaged) but I do sign up for a lot of stuff to test out deals for work.
Now that I have the coupon for a $20 Target gift card, I’m tempted to use it. The offer expires Oct. 24, 2010 so I don’t have long to decide. I’m leaning towards doing the right thing – recycling it or sending it to a friend who got engaged three weeks ago.
On the other hand, no where on the coupon does it say I have to be engaged. And there are plenty of registry-esque items I’d like to buy, including storage shelves for the attic and basement, sheets, and an electric griddle for pancakes. (I can never get them right in a regular frying pan.)
Is the fact that Target sent me the coupon enough to justify my use of it? Target could have vetted me (and other recipients) more carefully to weed out folks who are not actually betrothed.
How would you interpret the rules on the back of the coupon, which read:
Limit one coupon or offer per transaction. Void if copied, scanned, transferred, purchased, sold or prohibited by law. GiftCards and tax will not be included in determining purchase total. Free GiftCard not valid as payment on this purchase. Terms and conditions apply to GiftCards. Maximum retail value $20 for free GiftCard. No cash value. To redeem: take this coupon and a printout of your registry to Guest Service and any Target store. (emphasis theirs)
Lori had a frustrating coupon story:
I am not sure if you know the answer to this, but I read your blog and I thought that you might know! I have been shopping at King Soopers for 5 years and yesterday, for the first time, they refused to let me stack manufacturer coupons with store coupons. I got a ‘tude from the checkout girl as she handed me back all of the coupons that wouldn’t work.
Do you know if there has been a change in policy? I was annoyed at the time and ended up paying more than I had intended, because I was flustered and just put the coupons back in my organizer.Thanks for any info that you might have!!
Lori, I don’t shop at King Soopers (the nearest store is 30.6 miles away) but it sounds like your grocery store (more…)
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$10 iTunes offer - Get a bonus $10 iTunes gift certificate when you cash in at least $40 worth of coins at participating Coinstar machines. If you cash in $40, that puts you $6 ahead! Ends Sept. 30, 2010.
Free soda at movies – Get a free small drink at Regal Theaters, United Artists Cinemas, or Edwards Theaters this Friday, Sept. 17 only when you like the Regal Facebook page.
Magazine sale – Amazon has put 14 magazines on sale, plus get an extra $5-$10 off. A year of Rolling Stone is just $15, for example.
Prescription transfer coupon – Get a $20 RiteAid gift card and send $5 to your local PTA when you use this prescription transfer coupon.
Check out all the coupons and offers on my WalletPop blog.
