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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.

It’s no secret that I love coffee. A while ago, I even revealed my coffee addiction was costing me major moolah because I was charging my purchase. I’ve reformed my ways since then. If you can’t give up the trips to Starbucks, I share five tips to saving money while still getting your fix.

1. Swagbucks, baby! It’s changed my life. I’m not kidding. I took a cue from Julia who also uses Swagbucks to fed her Starbucks habit. I can get free Starbucks gift cards just for searching the web like I normally do. I’ll treat myself to a cup of java only if I have a gift card handy.
2. I joined the My Starbucks Rewards. I registered my card online and every few drinks I get rewards like free syrups and free soy milk. On my birthday I’ll also get a free drink! When I reach the Gold level (that’s 30 drinks) I’ll get free drinks every 15 drinks. Every time I receive my gift card from Swagbucks, I just transfer the money to my registered card online.
3. I’m brewing Starbucks at home. I’ve found several Starbucks deals at Target. Last time, I bought two bags for $7.99 each and got a $5 gift card for Target. The best part is you can take the empty bags to Starbucks to get a free tall cup of joe!
4. I’m taking advantage of Starbucks’ promotions. Every time Starbucks releases a new drink or has seasonal promotions, I drop by to score $1 drinks or free samples. Don’t miss out on these bargains, we share them in our coupon and freebie posts. I also scour the web and newspaper for Starbucks coupons!
5. I buy discounted Starbucks gift cards. I’ve set up gift card alerts to make sure I don’t miss out on the deals. I’ve already managed to score two Starbucks gift cards at 25% off — it doesn’t get easier than that!
6. Costco is your friend. You can purchase 5 $20 Starbucks gift cards for $80. It’s like getting one $20 gift card for free! Make sure to ask at your location because not all carry them.

I have to mention that I’m not a Starbucks aficionado, but I’ve found it easier to save money with this coffee chain. How do you save money while still getting your caffeine hit?

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Holiday drinks are BOGO FREE at Starbucks!

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HOT! COUPON FOR ATHLETA, PIPERLIME, GAP, BR, AND OLD NAVY!!!! Get 25% off at all these stores online (except the discount is 20% off at Piperlime) with multi-use promo code TREAT. Expires Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Not valid in stores or outlets. Limited exclusions.

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Today only! Free curly fries - Get freebie curly fries at Arby’s today only, Nov. 15, 2011. No purchase necessary. Free fries are the value size.

Free $25 mag - Join the online magazine store Zinio and get a $25 credit buy any magazine you wish (there are 5,000 to chose from so consider it a digital newstand). All mags are displayed electronically (compatible devices include PC/Mac, iphone, ipad, Android, Kindle, Kindle Fire). The $25 credit will be emailed to you within 24 hours of joining. It will get you a totally FREE one-year subscription to Rolling Stone, ESPN, ELLE, and many more. Expires Mar. 2012.

Free breakfast - Sam’s Club members can eat a free breakfast on Black Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 from 5-8 a.m. The meals includes an egg sandwiches, hot coffee, fresh fruit, and yogurt.

Free Chili’s - Join the Chili’s enewsletter and each week you’ll get some sort of coupon or FREEBIE. It is often for a free queso and chips appetizer, but I’ve also seen coupons for free desserts, free appetizers, and free kids meals. Offer ends Nov. 18, 2011.

HOT! Macy’s coupon - Take $10 off your purchase of $25 or more with this Macy’s printable coupon. Valid on sale and clearance items on Nov. 15-16 but only until 1 p.m. each day. Some exclusions, but they are not bad.

Dell coupon - Get up to 30% off home entertainment products with this click through Dell coupon. Ends Nov. 19, 2011 at 7 p.m. (no time zone given).

Starbucks BOGO FREE - Buy a holiday drink Nov. 17-20 from 2-5 pm. and get a second one free at Starbucks. The options include a Peppermint Mocha or new Skinny Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Gingerbread Latte or an Eggnog Latte. What a great excuse to meet a friend for an afternoon coffee break!

Oriental Trading coupon - Get $5 off $59 or more plus free shipping, or $10 off $79 plus free shipping with Oriental Trading promo code WCE2473. One coupon code per order. Gift cards not included. Expires Nov. 22, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Philosophy coupon - Get 10% off sitewide with Philosophy coupon code holidaycheer. Expires Nov. 18, 2011. Unclear if the coupon code is case sensitive.

Harbor Freight coupon - Save 20% off one single item with this Harbor Freight coupon. Expires Nov. 23, 2011. Some exclusions. Valid in store, online, and over the phone. The link also includes coupons for 44 specific items.

Gym deal - Sign up for a monthly gym membership at 24 Hour Fitness and pay no gym initiation fee when you join by Dec. 31, 2011.

Ends today! Disney coupon - Save 20% off your entire purchase with Disney promo code DISNEYPAL. Expires Nov. 15, 2011. Not sure exactly what time.

Hotel discount - Red Roof hotels are offering 15% off your stay when you bring one or more canned goods to donate. Valid for stays through Dec. 26, 2011. Unclear if you have to get the discount when you book or you can get it taken off your bill when you check in. You can also get up to 20% off a Thanksgiving or Christmas Day stay when you book more than 10 days in advance.

LA Deal! Kids Consignment - The Pasadena Kids Consignment Sale is this weekend, Friday Nov. 18 to Sunday Nov. 20. Hours are 9-5 daily. Volunteer for a 3-hour shift to get into the private sale on Thursday Nov. 17. The sale is located in Arcadia.

Michael’s coupon - The buy one get one 50% off sale at Michael’s is happening through tomorrow, Nov. 16, 2011. Eligible items include the Iris scrapmaking box, all Crayola items, Prisma Color sets and open stock, and Celebrate It basic Santa hats and stockings.

Ends today! Restaurant.com coupon - Pay $2 for a $25 Restaurant.com gift certificate with coupon code HAM. Expires Nov. 15, 2011. Not valid with gift cards, egift cards, and dinner of the month.

QVC holiday sale - Holiday items and decor are on sale at QVC. No end date given.

Family Fun mag deal - Get an extra 20% off with Family Fun magazine code WKLYSPEC through Nov. 20, 2011. You pay $3.76 for the year!

Parents mag deal - Get an extra 20% off with Parents magazine code WKLYSPEC through Nov. 20, 2011. You pay $3.76 for the year!

Mag deals - Best Deal Magazines has a bunch of super cheap magazine deals – $4.39 for a year subscription – this week. Each deal is valid for one day only.  Nov. 14 Fitness; Nov. 15 Old House Journal; Nov. 16 Yoga Journal; Nov. 17 Men’s Fitness; Nov. 18 Marie Claire; Nov. 19 Whole Living; Nov. 20 Reader’s Digest ($6.99).

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Free movie rental - Rent a free movie at Blockbuster Express kiosk at Rite Aid with coupon code GORITEAID. Unclear when it expires. Or try coupon code BBXHERE any Blockbuster Express.

Get Starbucks frapps half off 3-5 pm!

Free movie rental – Get a free movie rental from Redbox on May 12, 2011 when you “like” its Facebook page.

Free photo collage – Get a free photo collage measuing 8″ x 10″ inches from Walgreens when you use coupon code FREECOLLAGE. Chose in-store pick up for zero shipping so your total bill is nada! Ends May 7, 2011.

Hot! Starbucks half off - Today through May 15, 2011 from 3-5 p.m. local time get half off any Frappuccino blended beverage.

Borders coupon - Get 33% off the list price of any one item with this Borders coupon. The usual exclusions. Expires May 9, 2011.

Express coupon – Get $15 off $30 or get $30 off $75 or more online with Express coupon code 1343. Expires May 7, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Shoemall coupon - Use this Shoemall coupon to get 20% off $50 or more with promo code MOTHER. Ends May 9, 2011.

LA Deal! Dodger tix coupon - Get 25-35% off Dodger tickets on sale at the daily deal site FamilyFinds.com.

Restaurant.com coupon - Pay $2 for a $25 Restaurant.com gift certificate coupon code MOM. Ends May 8, 2011. Make sure to enter the coupon code at checkout.

Boston Market freebie – Get a free family-sized dessert with any family-sized meal using this Boston Market coupon. Valid May 6-8, 2011.

Marie Callender’s coupon - Get an $8 chocolate cream pie (plus tin) and half price off one entree with these Marie Callender’s coupons.

Sandal sale – Walking sandals from Umberto Raffini Bella are 30% off with this Walking Store sale. That makes the $100 sandals $70.

Fashion bug 50% off - Buy five or more items online and get 50% off as part of the latest Fashion Bug sale online. Smaller discounts for fewer items. Some exclusions. Use coupon code SAVEMOREFB. Ends May 8, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

Mother’s Day plant deals - For $10 plus shipping and handling, you can get two blueberry plants, OR three lavender plants, OR three tomato plants.

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Mobile coupons - Get grocery coupons on your smartphone with Cellfire.

Redplum coupons - More coupons for groceries and toiletries from Redplum.

Mega Swagbucks – Today is Friday and that means it’s Mega Swagbucks day! Earn points for your normal Internet searching that you can redeem for gift cards. This site feeds my Starbucks habit!

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Free Jack in the Box - Get a free chicken pita with this Jack in the Box coupon when you buy a large drink. Ends Jan. 31, 2011.

Free energy bars – Get two free low-carb high protein energy bars from QuestBar.

New grocery coupons - Coupons.com has new grocery coupons worth $.50-$3 off (though most are for $1-$2 off).

Coupons for Safeway and Kroger - Save more money on groceries with mobile coupons from Cellfire.

Cheap coffee - Get a 16 ounce cup of coffee for $.49 with this AmPm coupon. Expires Feb. 1, 2011.

Flight sale - Virgin America has a BUNCH of cheap flights starting or ending on the West Coast. The best fares go fast!

Quiznos coupon - Get a free drink and chips when you buy a large sub with this Quiznos coupon. Ends Jan. 25, 2011.

Baltimore Sun steal – Get a Baltimore Sun subscription deal – a year-long weekend subscription – for just $10 using this Groupon coupon.

J.Crew sale - Get an extra 30% off final sale items with J.Crew coupon code MUSTHAVE valid through Jan. 16, 2011. Shipping is free when you spend $100 or more.

Shoe sale - Get an extra 25% off sale and clearance shoes at The Walking Store through Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. Shipping is free.

Calender sale – Get 66% off desktop calenders at Walgreens and free shipping on photo orders with code FREESHIPPING. Ends Jan. 15, 2011.

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Free pet food – Get free dog or cat food or a $3 off coupon for Purina Pro Plan pet food at PetSmart. Unknown when supplies will run out. In store purchase required.

Starbucks coupon – Starting tomorrow, Nov. 18 and running through Nov. 21, 2010, all holiday drinks are buy one get one free at Starbucks from 2-5 p.m. Meet me for a latte?

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Family Circle magazine – Get a years subscription to Family Circle magazine for $12 through Groupon. It normally costs $24.

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Cheesecake sale – Get a $35 cheesecake that weights 3 pounds for $15 through Groupon.

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Starbucks coupon –

Coach coupon – Get 20% off at Coach Factory stores through Oct. 17, 2010 with this Coach coupon.

Borders coupons - Use these two Borders coupons to get 50% off Blue-Ray discs or 33% off one item. Discout is off of list price. Some exclusions.

Old Navy coupon – Get 20% off everything online using this Old Navy coupon. Expires Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010.

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Free health care checkups – This Saturday Sam’s Club is offering free health checkups to members and non-members. Flu shots are extra, about $24.

Safeway/Vons free delivery – Get $15 off your next online grocery order plus get free shipping at Safeway, Vons or Genuardis. Unclear when this deal ends.

Borders coupons – Today through Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 is Borders’ teacher appreciation week. Use this Borders coupon to get 25% off. For non-teachers, there is a 33% off coupon.

Free waffle – Do you live near a Waffle House? If so print this Waffle House coupon for a free waffle. Expires Nov. 1, 2010.

Starbucks coupon – Get a free small coffee drink at Starbucks when you buy a 6-pack of the new VIA flavored instant coffee. Starbucks coupon here.

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Ends Thursday! Get a free Starbucks coffee at Barnes & Noble cafes when you download the book chains iPhone app and download an ebook.

Are you in college or grad school? Amazon is offering free Amazon Prime memberships (worth $79) to students, even if you just take one class. Prime members get free 2-day shipping, including on textbooks (hint hint). Awesome deal!

Ends Thursday! Restaurant.com certificates are 70% off through Thursday, July 15, 2010.

Here are three Borders coupons for 33-50% off.

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Borders has two coupons – one for 40% off CDs and another for 33% off list price books. Both expire Thursday, May 6, 2010.

Good news for coupon clippers! Shortcuts.com now has printable coupons.

Are you considering joining Costco? New members can get two months to Costco free when they join by June 30, 2010.

Woot woot! Starting this Friday frappuccinos at Starbucks are 50% off during “happy hour,” which is 3-5 p.m.

Here are two free movie coupon codes for Blockbuster Express kiosks. One expires today!

Fight your spring and summer colds with this Emergen-C coupon for 20% off vitamin packets.

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