There are 18 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, check if there is a cash back rebate for shopping through Ebates or Shortcuts. It’s free to join and you can save a bit extra.
Free sport wipes – Playtex is giving away free body wipes when you share a little info about yourself. I don’t even know what these are! But my guess is some sort of scented wipe to go from sweaty to sweet without a shower.
Free fish oil - Get a one week sample of free fish oil vitamins from Nature’s Bounty.
Free Popular Science - Get a free digital magazine subscription to Popular Science through Mercury Magazines for a limited time when you share info about your job and industry. Thanks, Freebie Blogger!
I couldn’t help myself, even though watching these clips of Extreme Couponing makes me feel guilty. In this clip, a couponer named Treasure (how appropriate) runs into a big snag when a store rep tells her she interpreted the store’s coupon policy incorrectly. Are grocery stores no longer welcome of extreme coupon clippers???
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National deals seem to be slowing down, but deals by city are going strong. This list now includes Arlington/Fort Worth as per Linda’s request. What other cities would you like me to feature?
Here are this week’s hottest Groupon deals, which are generally available for 24-72 hours only. If you live in LA or NYC, which have multiple “social coupon” sites, sign up for Yipit.com, which aggregates all the deals in your town. Get an extra 6% back on the Groupon purchase price when you shop through eBates. And make sure to get the most out of Groupon with these Groupon tricks.
NATIONAL GROUPON DEALS
Wine – Pay $25 for $75 at Wine Insiders.
Art supplies – Get discounted art supplies when you pay $50 for $100 at Art.com.
Hip T-shirts – Pay $25 for $50 at SkinnyTees. (more…)
There are a ton of hot ice cream deals going on right now thanks to Eversave, a Groupon imitator that organized a national “ice cream social.” To get these deals go to Eversave, then select one of the cities below. All but two are for 50% off!!!!
Chicago
Dana Café- $5 for $10 (gelato)
Providence
Donick’s – $5 for $10 worth of ice cream
New York City
Dominique Strauss-Kahn International Monetary Fund / Flickr
I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
The top 20 most frugal American cities are revealed. Did your city make the list? (The Digerati Life)
Paying off debt changes very little. Jason confesses his money anxieties and shares tips to prepare for life after debt. (Frugal Dad)
We have moved to a new location!
We have moved Frugal Festival Food! to a new location to accommodate a larger crowd. Ticket sales are much stronger than we had even dreamed of. Yay!
The new location is:
Canoga Park High School
6850 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 91303
The Frugal Festival blog has full details and a map.
Get your tickets now! (Note, the Goldstar page is being updated so you may see the old address.)
Lowe's
There are 21 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, check if there is a cash back rebate for shopping through Ebates or Shortcuts. It’s free to join and you can save a bit extra.
Free kids workshop - Kids can build a free model airplane on May 28 at 10 a.m. as part of Lowe’s Build and Grow program. Sign up online before spots fill up. No purchase necessary.
Free dog food – Get free dog food from Nourish and Rachel Ray. Unclear how long it will last. If you already requested a free sample, you are not eligible.
Free movie screening – Sign up to see a free movie screening of Hangover 2 that is happening in 35 cities across the country. Loved Hangover the original! Thanks Absurdly Cool Freebie Finder!
Hotel freebies for me!
My first thought yesterday when I saw the huge spread of toiletries on my Radisson hotel room vanity was, “I’m totally going to take this stuff!” Somehow, the spectacular display of toiletries made me feel as if the hotel wanted me to take it all. A hotel that parts with an essential bar of soap, shampoo and conditioner has a stingy glow, while a hotel that displays no fewer than 23 items clearly has riches to share.
Which of course reminded me of a guest post from a reader who takes toilet paper from hotels to save money. I draw the line at tp and tissues, but confess my plans to stash away these goodies, which I estimate are worth about $25. It’s the biggest assortment of hotel goodies I’ve ever seen:
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- small comb
- mouthwash
- body wash
- razor and shave cream
- shower cap
- two bars of soap
- shampoo, conditioner, and lotion
- sewing kit
- cotton balls and cotton swabs
- shoe mitt
- shoe polishing kit including black polish, a buffing pad, a small brush, and a shoe horn, all in a cute carrying case!
- finally, a loofah clinched the deal. Who has ever seen a loofah in a hotel?
Do you take hotel swag home?
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
With gas prices on the rise, finding ways to save money on transportation expenses is a must. Last year, my dad came home and announced he was going to start biking to work. He was tired of paying $160 a month to fill up his car.
“Part of your route to work is uphill. How are you going to do that?”
My skepticism didn’t discourage him. He shopped around and found an electrical bicycle for
Look out for free Colgate toothpaste, cheap Kellogg’s cereal and Yoplait, and a new crop of cheap summer produce. This list now includes grocery deals at Trader Joe’s! Woot woot!
Ralphs - The Ralphs prices assume coupon doubling up to $1. Get all the Ralphs coupons, including Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for $2, Powerade as low as $.35 each when you buy two with coupon, and Kellogg’s cereals as low as $.98 with coupon. Plus free Colgate toothpaste or toothbrush.
Safeway/Vons - Get all the Safeway/Vons coupons, including avocados for $1 Fri-Mon, Pom Tea for free with coupon, and a slew of items for $.99, including pantiliners, Kleenex, dish soap, deodorant, light bulbs, and batteries. Colgate toothpaste free with coupon.
Albertsons - Get the full list of Albertsons coupons, including green peppers 3/$1, Yoplait yogurt cups as low as $.31 when you buy four with coupons, and Luna bars for $.50 with coupon.
Get free dog food for your pooch!
It’s a hot coupon day with a free gas offer at CVS, a rare Athleta coupon, and a hot Quiznos Groupon for 50% off! There are 19 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, check if there is a cash back rebate for shopping through Ebates or Shortcuts. It’s free to join and you can save a bit extra.
Free dog food - Get a free sample of dog food when you like the Alpo Facebook page. One per household. Unclear how long this freebie will last.
Free photo portrait - Get a free 8″ x 10″ or 10″ x 13″ photo portrait from Picture People with this coupon. The coupon also gets you 20% off smaller prints. Expires June 30, 2011. Unclear if there is a sitting fee. Some caveats.
HOT! Free gas at CVS – Starting Sunday, you can earn a $10 gas card for every $30 you spend at CVS. Hot dang! The $30 has to come from specially marked products in the CVS circular The gas card is good at Exxon/Mobil, Shell, BP Amoco or BP Arco. When you hit $30, a coupon will print on your receipt that you redeem for the gas card. The Thursday flyer will have details on what items are eligible this week, including everything from ice cream, soda and snacks, to coffee and cleaning products.
CVS gas UPDATE: The $30 of qualifying products have to be purchased within the week they are eligible for the promotion. If you don’t hit $30 that week, you start from $0 during the next promotion week. But this means you could, in theory, get a $10 gas card every week! (more…)
I got to tour the Consumer Reports testing labs as part of the ShopSmart Summit where I learned about two common scams to watch out for. Here are seven photos to illustrate the tour.
CR tests exercise and infomercial equipment. Can you guess which has the worst track record? As the lab manager said, your diet has a greater effect than exercise on your weight, but they can't sell you a diet so they sell you a product and throw in the diet.
Date night? Win a $175 date night package at Frugal Festival Food! Credit: madmolecule/Flickr
Phew! All these raffle prizes at Frugal Festival Food! on June 25 in Los Angeles are getting hard to keep track of. The latest two additions include 10 $30 eco-lunchbox and matching cooler bags sets, and a $175 date night package THAT INCLUDES BABYSITTING.
Does it get better than that?
Wahoo! Get your ticket now!
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Car insurance makes us groan every time we think about it. Nobody looks forward to that letter that reminds us our policy is due for renewal, but fortunately there are a few easy things we can do to get the best possible deals on our car insurance.
Shop around
Many people miss out on the best car insurance deals by simply staying with their usual insurer. Use an insurance price comparison site like moneysupermarket.com to directly compare your insurer’s quote with the available other quotes on the market, and don’t be afraid to change your insurer!
Buy online
Many insurers only offer their best deals online, so get yourself connected and surf away for the lowest priced policies. If you can afford to pay for the whole policy up front, you could save some money on the interest that often applies to insurance by monthly payments.
Cut out the extras
If you feel you would be able to cope without your car for a short time, choose not to pay for a courtesy car as part of your insurance policy. Optional extras like courtesy cars and legal expenses are often unnecessary and only serve to drive up the price of your cover.
Pay as much excess as you can
The more voluntary excess you offer to pay in the event of an accident, the lower your insurance policy price will be. If you can afford to increase your excess, it could save you money as long as you drive safely and avoid accident.
Measure your mileage
One of the factors used to calculate insurance policy prices is your annual mileage. To avoid paying over the odds, make sure you don’t overestimate the number of miles you’re traveling each year. Equally, don’t underestimate your mileage either, as this would be considered an act of insurance fraud if you were caught doing so.
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By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
Extreme Couponing/TLC
Have you been watching Extreme Couponing and think you should be on the show?
I just received an email from the casting director. They have been picked up for a second season and are casting.
If you have a BIG stockpile of items, they want to hear from you and see pictures of your stuff. To start the casting process, send your email to Michael Petrella, the casting producer at:extremecouponingcasting@gmail.com or michaelp@sharpentertainment.com.
Tell him that Bobbi from BargainBabe.com sent you. Good luck!
