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Target - This week’s list of Target coupon deals includes a hot deal for John Frieda products where you pay as low as $0.00 and get back one $5 Target gift card, Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Bars, Pine-Sol Cleaner, and Johnson & Johnson Travel Size First Aid Kits. Go to Target’s online coupons.
Staples – Hip 2 Save lists the hot Staples coupons including free Scotch Tape with dispenser, and a free HP Everyday 4″x6″ Photo Paper.
Free perfume sample at Nordstrom Saturday.
There are 21 coupons, including 6 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.
Today! Free donuts – Get a free donut at Krispy Kreme today and get a free donut with drink purchase at Dunkin Donuts today. Sugar high!
Free roast beef sandwich - Get a free roast beef sandwich at Arby’s when you join it’s email list. Unclear how long this freebie lasts.
40 free music MP3s – Southwest compiled a hot list of 40 free MP3 downloads for free in honor of tis 40th anniversary. Artists include Matthew Morrison, Lenny Kravitz, Easton Corbin, and more. Thanks, Scott!
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
I’ve written before about how to get free or discounted gift cards. Now, I want to share some awesome gift cards deals that come with perks.
Some of these promotions are ongoing while some are tied to promotions for Father’s Day and graduation season so make sure to call ahead to find out if the promotion has not been discontinued in your area.
- Chili’s – The restaurant is offering 10% off gift cards of $100 or more as part of their dads and grads promotion.
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – This is one of my favorite coffee shops and I’ve written before about how swiping my credit card to pay for my caffeine addiction cost me a bundle. To stay on budget with my coffee purchases I bought a gift card and got a free drink. You can too! Purchase a $25 gift card at Coffee Bean and get a free drink. It’s unclear how long this will last.
- Starbucks – If you are a Starbucks aficionado, then this is the gift card for you. (more…)
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A newish site called barHappy lists happy hour specials in 18 major cities across the country. Within a city, you can click on a map for bargains by neighborhood. Pretty snappy. I also like the site’s slogan: Don’t worry, barHappy!
In Los Angeles, there are 905 bar specials listed, from $2.75 drafts at Sports Harbour in Marina del Rey to 50% off appetizers at Michael’s Bar & Grill in Burbank. Other cities include
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Before hitting the sun this summer, find out why you need to stop being frugal with sunscreen and stop wasting money on sunscreen with Vitamin A. (Wisebread)
Learn how to read an electricity meter to avoid paying a higher electricity bill. (Compare Electricity Bills)
The latest trend for smartphones and tablets is mobile shopping. Stay ahead of the curve by finding out the latest on shopping technology trends. (The Digerati Life)
Should parents be responsible for their kid’s college education bill? Jason used to think his kids should pay for college, but has since changed his mind. Find out why. (Frugal Dad)
Are you overspending on sites like Groupon and Living Social? Keep in mind that impulse purchases are not a deal. (Suddenly Frugal)
Free 9/11 pin!
There are 17 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.
UPDATE: Tomorrow! Free donut day - Remember, tomorrow is free donut day so get your free treat from Dunkin Donuts (w/beverage) and totally free from Krispy Kreme! Thanks, Dan!
Free facial – Get a free mini facial from L’Occitane with Angelica Skincare June 2-5, 2011. Thanks, The Freebie Blogger!
Free Father’s Day TCBY - Take your dad to TCBY on Father’s Day, June 19, 2011, for a free frozen yogurt.
Bummed you can’t make it in person to Frugal Festival Food! on June 25 at Canoga Park High School in LA? No worries!
Frugal Festival Food! is coming to you…ONLINE!
Details on the Frugal Festival blog!
Filter your coffee - and email - for best results. Credit: tuchodi/Flickr
Longtime reader Diane shares her tip for never missing a BargainBabe.com email (emphasis mine). Setting up a filter will help you keep track of all Bargainbabe.com’s money saving tips. It’s easier than you think and saves so much time! Thanks for your readership, Diane!
I want to report that there are some days, like today (May 24), when I don’t get my daily BB e-mail. When this dawns on me, I know I can go to BargainBabe.com, but sometimes I don’t realize until a day or two later that I didn’t receive it. To help me, I have created a filter that does the following to each day’s blog: Star it, Apply label “Bargain Babe”, Never send it to Spam, Mark it as important, Exclude from SmartLabel categorization. This way, if I haven’t received it, I know specifically where to look for it. If I still can’t find it, I know it wasn’t sent and then can go to the URL.
I wonder if any of the other readers also have noticed some skipped days. ~Diane
It sounds like Diane uses Gmail, which is free and a great tool for reading and managing email. Other programs, like Outlook, may offer similar filtering options. MakeUseOf.com has tips to set up email filters in Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo.
Corn is already $.20 an ear in my 'hood. Credit: Bitman/Flickr
Coupons for produce is almost unheard of, so one way I keep my grocery bill down is buying in season fruit and vegetables. Look for prices on the below produce to start falling. Produce grown close to home is also a good bargain bet.
This list comes from FruitsandVeggiesMoreMatters.org, which has more info and recipes when you click on the links below. My favorite summer produce includes beets, green beans, corn, peaches, strawberries with mint for dessert, and tomatoes for fresh salsa. What about you?
Apricots
Asian Pear
Beets
Black Currants
Bell Peppers
Two new episodes! Kelly speaks out against the perception that Extreme Couponers are hoarders.
The husband of Rebecca, an Extreme Couponer, says he married her for her coupon talents.
Free IHOP pancakes!
There are 17 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 museum entrance – Military personnel and their families can get into 1,000 museums across the country for free now through Labor Day, September 5, 2011 as part of the Blue Star Initiative. Thanks Frugal Freebies!
Free IHOP - Get a free meal at IHOP when you join the pancake chain’s mailing list. I just love their pancakes!
Free glasses (again) – CoastalContacts.com is giving away 10,000 pairs of free prescription glasses to folks who “like” its Facebook page. Giveway starts June 3, 2011. You pay shipping and handling (about $15) and for any upgrades.
Free Yozen Frogurt at Frugal Festival Food!
Big news! The Frugal Festival Food! raffle includes a whopping $300 Albertsons gift card. That would feed my family for an entire month!
Plus, the amazing Yozen Frogurt will be handing out FREE samples!!!
This list now includes grocery deals at Trader Joe’s! Woot woot! Plus, online coupon links below.
Ralphs - The Ralphs prices assume coupon doubling up to $1. Get all the Ralphs coupons later today.
Safeway/Vons - Get all the Safeway/Vons coupons and deals later today.
Albertsons - Get the full list of Albertsons coupons later today.
Whole Foods - Get Whole Foods coupons later today. Our tips for saving money at Whole Foods.
Publix – Southern Savers posted this week’s Publix grocery coupons. Highlights include free Voskos Greek Yogurt with coupon, Organic Valley Half & Half for $0.89, and Nestle Coffee Mate Creamer for $0.95.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
I like shopping at Trader Joe’s because of their friendly customer service and their money-saving deals. If you’re new to TJ’s, here are six tips to boost your savings at this grocery store.
Try it before you buy it – Don’t spend money on food your family doesn’t like. Keep in mind that any product on the shelf can be sampled. Employees are allowed to open up any jar or box to let customers try them. No can do on wine, though. The Trader Joe’s I frequent also has a section in the back where they always give out free samples. I’ve been able to try sauces, salads and their coffees before forking over my hard earned cash.
Avoid prepared foods – Trader Joe’s has a variety of food from Mexican to Indian cuisine, but it’s easy to spend too much! My favorite right now is
