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This post was brought to you by Pet Supermarket, the UK’s number one retailer of Royal Canin, James Wellbeloved, Hills Science Plan, iams cat food and iams dog food. The Pet Supermarket also sell pet gadgets such as this microchip cat flap collection.
TOMORROW ONLY! Free glasses - Get a free pair of prescription glasses from CoastalContacts. This starts Wednesday, Jan 12, 2011 at 9 a.m. PST sharp!
Free cat or dog toy – Get a free pet toy from ThePaws.com when you sign up for the site. (You can unsubscribe later if you wish).
Free hot cereal – Get a free sample of Cinnabon-flavored Cream of Wheat hot instant cereal. While supplies last.
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My grapes are delish but cost me dearly! Credit: kirstea/Flickr
I jumped on a toilet paper and Kleenex deal yesterday and paid $23.22 for $44.32 worth of goods, a hot 47% discount. I scored by combining three CVS deals with $3.50 in Extra Care rewards I had earned from previous purchases.
Deal No. 1. Get a 3-pack of Kleenex tissues for $2, down from $1.29 per pack. I put two in my cart.
Deal No. 2. Get an 18-pack of Cottonelle toilet paper for $10, down from $13.29 per pack. I stuffed two 18-packs in my cart.
Deal No. 3. Spend $25 in Kleenex and Cottonelle products and get (more…)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
According to a recent USA Today story, many retailers’ return policies are changing and those wanting to make returns must take note. The National Retail Federation indicated retailers estimate that nearly 13 percent of items returned without a receipt are fraudulent and this is why many are hesitant. So what’s their best advice for making a return?
“Approach the salesperson pleasantly, throw yourself upon their mercy and just be polite,” said Tod Marks, senior editor for Consumer Reports to USA Today. “How you carry yourself can be as important as a receipt at this time of year.” (more…)
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This list now includes Staples coupons each week!
Target - This week’s list of Target coupons includes a $10 gift card when you transfer a prescription, Yoplait yogurt cups as low as $.31 each with coupon, and Twilight DVDs as low as $7 after coupon.
Staples – Surviving the Stores lists several hot Staples coupon matches this week, including many items that you get 100% back in Staples Rewards (vouchers to use for future purchases). The freebies include binder clips, manilla folders, a banker’s box, pull and seal envelopes, writing pads, and pens. (more…)
This post now has the correct link for the Restaurant.com coupon. Sorry for the error.
Free coffee - Get a free beverage at Peet’s Coffee when you buy on drink through Jan. 18, 2011. Print the Peet’s coupon or show it to a barista on your mobile to save paper.
JetBlue cheap flights – Check out the cheap flights on JetBlue as part of their current fare sale – as low as $39 one way! Book by Jan. 13, 2011 to get these prices. Flying on Friday and Sunday is more expensive.
Restaurant.com - Get a $25 Restaurant.com gift card for $2 with coupon code SPOON through Jan. 13, 2011. Look for minimum food spend requirements at whichever restaurant you want to eat at.
Shutterfly coupon - Get up to 50% off during Shutterfly’s New Year’s sale. Get free standard shipping on orders of $40 or more shipped within the U.S. only when coupon code SHIP40. Ends Jan. 12, 2011.
Steve Madden coupons - Get 25% off plus free shipping on orders of $75 or more with coupon code WINTER25. Get 30% off and free shipping if you spend $130 or more. Both coupons expire Jan. 14, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Some brands are excluded.
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Here is the clip of the interview I did on Marketplace Money, which runs on NPR across the country. The story is “Tips for staying financially fit.”
As reader Harvey commented on my post Friday about the radio spot, “It is the January 7, 2011 edition. You are near the beginning – the fifth and last blogger to be interviewed. You can listen directly or download the podcast.” You can also read the transcript of the entire clip, though it’s fun to hear my voice on the radio (at least, for me it is!).
Thanks for summing it up and providing a link, Harvey!
Winners of the $25 Starbucks cards
There were sooooo many great entries in the contest to win one of three $25 Starbucks gift cards that I used Random.org to pick the three winners and six runner ups. The winners have 48 hours to claim their prize or the prize goes to the first runner up, and so on. And the winners are…
WINNER is @Aleen Lodge who said, “First, Happy Anniversary! Second, my favorite breakfast sandwich is chunky peanut butter, with a light smear of raspberry jam on multigrain toast! That and a cup of coffee and I’m good to go.” (more…)
Glenn enjoying a free birthday ice cream sundae at Benihana.
This is a guest post by longtime reader Glenn. His feat – paying $3.99 plus tips for 19 birthday freebies worth $199.65 – has left me wordless. His story shows his zeal for saving money by taking FULL advantage of freebies. To see his ranking of the 19 birthday freebies he received, scroll to the end. Here are excerpts of his story.
December is my birthday month. Many businesses offer people a free appetizer or entrée during your birthday month if you join their free e-clubs. And I’m not talking about finger sandwiches or a teaspoon of ice cream either. We’re talking complete meals up to $30 in value. All that’s required is a little basic information from you. This year, I managed to find 19 places that offer up birthday freebies. The challenge is to find a way to redeem them all before they expire.
12/15/10 – For lunch, I went to El Torito’s in Sherman Oaks to get my free birthday entrée. I got there shortly after 11am, so the place was nearly empty. They had a Christmas tree near the entrance and lights strung up that made it look very festive. My friendly server brought me a basket of chips and salsa right away. I love that part about authentic Mexican restaurants. I showed him my birthday certificate, and he told me that I could order (more…)
I got a big thrill yesterday – an invite to speak on Marketplace Money, the radio show aired on NPR across the country. After scrambling to find a landline (which have the best audio quality), I chatted with producer Stephen Hoffman about unusual ways to start 2011 on solid financial ground. The program airs this Saturday or Sunday, depending on where you live (Friday in Portland, OR). I’ve posted a few cities’ air times below or view your local air times.
Los Angeles – Sundays at 2 p.m. on KPCC-FM 89.3
San Diego – Saturdays at 3 p.m. on KPBS-FMHD1 89.5
San Francisco – Sundays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 2 a.m. on KQED-FM 88.5
New York City – Saturdays at 6: a.m. on WNYC-AM 820
Chicago – Sundays at 2 p.m. on WBEZ-FMHD1 91.5
Atlanta – Sundays at 6 p.m. on WABE-FMHD1 90.1
Houston-Galveston – Saturdays at 12 noon on KUHF-FMHD2 88.7
Dallas – could not find local station?!
Washington D.C. – Saturdays at 6 a.m. on WAMU-FMHD3 88.5
Portland, OR – Fridays at 8 p.m. on KOPB-FMHD1 91.5
Providence-Warwick-Pawtucket – Saturdays at 1 p.m. on WRNI-AM 1290
If you missed my post about how much money I saved buying prescription glasses online, watch this quick video on the best three places to buy glasses online. It’s even cheaper than Costco!
This is your last chance to enter the contest to win one of three $25 Starbucks gift cards, donated by Starbucks. The contest kicks off a slew of freebies and giveaways in honor of BargainBabe.com turning two this month. This contest ends Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
To enter to win, share your favorite breakfast sandwich on the contest post to win a $25 Starbucks gift card. Starbucks has a new artisan breakfast sandwich that comes with roasted onions, green and red bell peppers, eggs with Parmesan cheese, and is topped with Monterey Jack cheese, above. Get any Starbucks breakfast sandwich for just $2 Jan. 4-10, 2011 when you buy a handcrafted beverage, like a $1.50 cup of Pike Place roast. Three winners will be chosen randomly. Good luck and have a great weekend!
Free magazines – Get two free issues of Family Circle magazine at ValueMags.com courtesy of the Bed Bath Store. Limited time offer.
Free red pin – Get a free red pin in the shape of a dress to support the fight against heart disease, courtesy of the American Heart Association. “Wear Red Day” is Feb. 4, 2011.
Dell coupons – Here are three ways to save on computers and electronics! Use this Dell coupon to get 30% off select Dell desktops and laptops through Jan. 10, 2011 at 7 a.m.. Or use this Dell coupon
to save up to 40% on monitors, printers and software through Jan. 10, 2011 at 7 a.m.. Unfortunately, the fine print does not say if it ends at 7 a.m. EST, CST, MST, or PST.
Boot sale – Get an extra 20% off sale boots through Jan. 8, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. CST with Shoes.com coupon BOOTSALE. *Some brand exclusions apply. See site for details.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
It’s hard keeping resolutions, but no matter what goals you’ve set for yourself this year, check out these free iPhone apps to help you lose weight, save money, get organized and quit smoking. Not an iPhone or iTouch user? No problem. Most of these apps have free websites you can use.
Take control of your finances
Mint – Keep track of all your accounts with a touch of an app. You can create a budget and manage your money on the go. You will need to create an account, but don’t worry it’s free. I have this app and like that I can keep tabs of all my money accounts on-the-go and online.
Bank apps – Many banks have a free app so you can bank wherever and whenever. Most of them can be secured with a passcode so you won’t be putting yourself in jeopardy if you lose your phone. If you haven’t already, check out your bank’s app. Many banks offer online banking for free, which is nice to schedule payments and make transactions. My bank app has helped me save money by allowing me to automatically deduct and transfer money to my saving account.
SmallSpend - A basic free app that lets you budget and track (more…)
Free gym pass - Get a free gym membership to Bally’s for 7 days. I’m currently doing a free gym trial at a gym near me and it is really helping me decide whether to join or not!
New grocery coupons – Coupons.com has new grocery coupons for you, including discounts off Yoplait, Cheerios, and Huggies, among others.
David’s Bridal coupons - Get free shipping on bridal gowns and accessory orders of $125 or more. Use David’s Bridal coupon code BRIDESALE. Ends Jan. 11, 2011. Get 20% on all ceremony orders with coupon code JANSALE. Ends Jan. 9, 2011.
TGI Friday’s coupon - Get $5 off your next food purchase of $15 or more with this TGI Friday’s coupon. Ends Jan. 13, 2011. (more…)
Don’t forget to enter the reader giveaway contest to win three $25 Starbucks cards in honor of BargainBabe.com turning two this month! Three winners will be chosen randomly.
To win, comment on this post. Contest ends Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Good luck and thanks for reading BargainBabe.com!
