Friday, January 13, 2012

Did you know?

I went to the service desk at my local grocery store to buy a Powerball (NH Lottery) ticket.  She informed me that starting Sunday, the price will be $2 per play (vs. the current $1).  I guess I was in the dark about the price doubling - and so soon!  Well, I guess my chances of winning just got slimmer, since I don't know that I'll be "wasting" $4 week (that's $208 a year) on a game I never win.

Clean and Clear HIGH VALUE COUPON!

Click HERE to get $2 off any Clean and Clear product.  At Walmart I found cleanser for $3.97, so with this $2 off coupon, you pay less than half price!

Sneak Peak into Next Week's Walgreens and Staples Promos

Want a sneak peak into what's on sale next week for Walgreens and/or Staples?  Click below to find take a look:

Walgreens click HERE

Staples click HERE

DiGiorno Countdown to Greatness Sweepstakes

Play the flick to win game 3 times each day to get one sweepstakes entry.  You will also receive a $1 off DiGiorno Pizza coupon after registering.  Game ends 1/28/2012, which means we are currently in week 2.  Prizes are as follows:

Week 1 (Four Total)
42" LED TV, DIGIORNO Pizza for a Year (52 free DIGIORNO Pizza coupons)

Week 2 (Three Total)
46" LED TV, DIGIORNO Pizza for a Year (52 free DIGIORNO Pizza coupons), Surround Sound Package
Week 3 (Two Total)
55" LED TV, DIGIORNO Pizza for a Year (52 free DIGIORNO Pizza coupons), Surround Sound Package, $2,500 Cash
Week 4 (One Total)
65" LED TV, DIGIORNO Pizza for a Year (52 free DIGIORNO Pizza coupons), Surround Sound Package, $5,000 Cash, Stainless Steel Fridge/Freezer
10 Daily Prizes will also be awarded. 
Click HERE to go to the Digiorno Facebook page, register, and begin flicking.
Hint:  To flick (I learned the hard way) click on the "Drag" circle and drag your mouse until the red meter on the right side shows you at 100%.  Be aware of the wind indication on the top left side of the screen and aim accordingly.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Enter to Win Airborne Guy's $5,000 Vacation Getaway

Use the clues to guess where Airborne Guy is this week - each guess is an entry into their $5,000 Vacation Getaway.  Last chance to guess Airborne Guy's location is Sunday!

That means there are still plenty of opportunities to enter. Every guess counts as an entry (even if it's a wrong guess.) Correct guesses earn a bonus entry. Plus you earn additional bonus entries if you share the Vacation Getaway and share the coupon. Hurry... Sunday will be here before you can say "Immune System Support!"

By that time, Airborne Guy will be in his easy chair, getting ready to announce our weekly $500 winner and our Grand Prize $5,000 Vacation Getaway winner.


Try your luck by clicking HERE and check back for the announcement of the Grand Prize Winner!

Free Sample of Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers

Have (or going to have) a child in diapers?  Request your free sample of Huggies Snug & Dry diapers to try them before you buy them.  Sample is through Sam's club, but you don't need a membership to request the sample.  Available is sizes 4 and 5, limit 1 per household.  Just click HERE to request yours, and if you do not have a Sam's club membership, leave the membership number blank.

$1 Off Coupon for Lysol No-Touch Kitchen System

Click HERE to be redirected to their Facebook Pages, so you can "Like" them and get a $1 off coupon.

FREE Hot Cocoa K-Cups RESTOCKED

If you missed the opportunity to request your FREE 12-pk of Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa K-Cups from Green Mountain Coffee, try again - I heard they've restocked!  Just head over to their Facebook page by clicking HERE, like them, and you should be able to request them (hopefully).

Good Morning America Deals & Steals

Here are the Mommy deals and steals that were featured today on Good Morning America:

Mom Inventors: Tinkle Targets 2 Pack

Original: $10
GMA Exclusive Deal: $5
Get 50 % savings on a pair of Tinkle Target packs
Valid: 1/12/12 only

http://www.ginsey.com/mominvented (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)
If you have a young boy and you're aiming to toilet train him, you'll love this. Ann Neale was tired of cleaning up, so she invented a product that encourages boys to stand at the potty and aim. It help makes an often-frustrating process simple and fun. Plus, the paper is flushable. Shipping is $2.

Amco Houseworks: Measure Up Bowls

Original: $20
GMA Exclusive Deal: $10
Get 50 % savings on ceramic measuring bowls
Valid: 1/12/12 only
gma.chicagometallicbakeware.com (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)
These Measure Up Bowls are great for portion control because they have measure markings right inside – making healthy eating easy. No more guessing about portion size. Designed by Heather Harvey, a mom who used the product to lose 80lbs in one year. The deal includes one large and one small bowl; microwave and dishwasher safe. Shipping is around $5.95 depending on location.

Baby Dipper: Baby Dipper Bowl Set and Baby Dipper Spoon and Fork Set

Original: $28
GMA Exclusive Deal: $14
Get 50% savings on two Baby Dipper bowls and two spoon and fork sets
Valid: 1/12/12 thru 1/15/12

http://gma.babydipper.com/ (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)
Mom of twins Barbara Schantz needed a bowl that allowed easy one-handed feeding, so she invented the Baby Dipper bowl. This product has a triangular slanted interior that leads the food to the spoon-shaped corner. This bowl's non-slip base keeps bowl in place and allows true one-handed feeding by parents or by kids. Shipping is $2.

Psi Health Solutions: Psi Bands

Original: $15
GMA Exclusive Deal: $7.50
Get 50 % savings on Psi Bands
Valid: 1/12/12 thru 1/13/12
http://www.drugstore.com/psiband50off (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)
Psi Bands, winner of the Huggies MomInspired Award and featured in O magazine, were created after the owner suffered from terrible morning sickness and wanted to create acupressure wristbands that were both functional and fashionable for those who suffer from nausea due to morning sickness, motion sickness, anesthesia and chemotherapy. The company says Psi Bands are scientifically proven acupressure wristbands to help with the relief of nausea. Limit 4 per person. Shipping is free on orders over $25.

DaysAgo: DaysAgo Digital Day Counter

Original: $8
GMA Exclusive Deal: $4
Get 50% savings on DaysAgo Digital Day Counter 2 Pack
Valid: 1/12/12 only

gma.howmanydaysago.com (use promo code GMA)
Invented by two moms, the DaysAgo Digital Day Counter offers peace of mind knowing that food is safe and fresh. It attaches to a variety of surfaces with a magnetic backing and counts up to 99 days. It's a simple gadget that's reusable and versatile, and helps you save money. You can use it on food containers to know how many days ago you opened it, closed it, tried it, sauced it, grew it and more. With leftovers, it eliminates the doubt about when to throw it out. Shipping is $4.

Mom Inventors: Sniffle Duffle

Original: $14
GMA Exclusive Deal: $7
Get 50% savings on a pair of Sniffle Duffles
Valid: 1/12/12 only

http://www.ginsey.com/mominvented (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)
Los Angeles-mom Candace Coleman was always looking for a tissue in a hurry with her kids. Instead of digging through her purse for a crumpled tissue, she created the Sniffle Duffle. It's a travel pouch to house tissues with a clip that conveniently hangs from a backpack, belt loop, and purse or diaper bag. The front pocket holds travel issues, which are included; two middle pockets are good for slender spray bottles such as hand sanitizer, lip gloss or quick access for cell phones. It's a great accessory during winter months, allergy seasons, vacations and every day convenience. Shipping is $2.

Yummie Tummie by Heather Thomson: Joelle Tank, Lavonne Bustless Slip, Minnie Slip

Original: $64 to $78
GMA Exclusive Deal: $32 to $34
Get 50% savings on select women's shapewear
Valid: 1/12/12 only
http://gma.yummielife.com/gma.html using promo code GMAYUMMIE
Slim down instantly with sexy styles that smooth and shape with a comfy hug from Yummie Tummie by Heather Thomson. When mom and inventor Heather Thomson had children, she says she found that she needed a product just like this. She created these slimming products for moms who have trouble losing those extra pounds, but also so that all women are comfortable in their own skin. Free shipping!

Chicago Metallic Bakeware: Meatball Baker

Original: $22
GMA Exclusive Deal: $9
Get 60% savings on a meatball baker
Valid: 1/12/12 only
gma.chicagometallicbakeware.com (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)
Mom/grandmother inventor "Jean the Meatball Queen" partnered with Davison, a new-products development company, to develop this rack that holds small, medium and extra-large meatballs letting all the fat drain into the bottom of baker. Bake and custom deep-well rack with handles included. Avoid messy frying or clean up. Shipping is around $5.95 depending on location.

Dr. Doormat

Original: $27 to $47
GMA Exclusive Deal: $14 to $24
Get 50% savings on apartment- or house-size doormats
Valid: 1/12/12 only

drdoormat.com/GMA using promo code GMA
Debbie Greenspan, a lifetime allergy and asthma sufferer, was concerned about the household dirt her baby daughter was ingesting while playing on the floor. So Debbie created Dr. Doormat, which she says is the first antimicrobial treated doormat for home use. According to the company, just wipe feet twice to remove 99 percent of debris, microbes, allergens and other toxins and safely destroy them on contact. Dr. Doormat is eco-friendly, EPA approved and made in the United States from sustainable materials. Shipping is $7.95 to $9.95. Costs are higher to Alaska and Hawaii.

The Bag Holder

Original: $20
GMA Exclusive Deal: $9
Get 54% savings on The Bag Holder in Blue or Mocha
Valid: 1/12/12 through 1/13/12

http://thebagholder.net/gma/ (no promo code needed when you use this exclusive link)
Looking for a way to make mass meals in minutes for the families she cared for without making a huge mess, this chef mom created a product to turn any gallon bag into a bowl. Use the holder to easily transfer, marinate, pour, pipe and store any recipe in a gallon bag. This includes 103 family-friendly recipes and many are made ahead for meals to freeze. Shipping is $4.

Another Creative Memories Offer: 25% off almost EVERYTHING!

Creative Memories is celebrating 25 Years with 25% off!

Hurry!  Offer valid January 11th - 15th only.  Chose from albums, scrapbook kits, tools, and more.  Browse the extensive selection by clicking HERE.  Digital artwork dowloads excluded.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

FREE 12-pk Hot Cocoa K-Cups (Facebook Offer)

Click HERE to sign-up through Facebook (after you "like" them) to receive a FREE 12-pack of Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa K-Cups from Green Mountain Coffee's Cafe Escapes Giveaway!

The Discovery Museums - 50% through Groupon!

I've never been to these museums, but I have been dying to go.  Two museums in one, hands-on learning and exploration for kids in Acton, MA.  Visit the company website HERE.

$21 gets you a voucher for 4 (admission to both museums)
(a $42 value)
2 Days left to buy vouchers
Vouchers expire May 31, 2012
Click HERE to see the Deal.


Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Valid only for public hours. Not valid for public school vacation weeks. Must use promotional value in 1 visit for admission only.

Unfamiliar with Groupon?  Sign-up and they will send you daily emails with the Deal of the Day for the srea you choose, no purchase necessary.  Should you choose to purchase one of their deals, you could save alot.  For details and to sign-up, get started HERE.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

20-40% off select Creative Memories Albums

My Creative Memories rep, Marcia Hewey, is offering 40% off select PicFolio Albums and 20% off other select albums!  Offer valid now through January 26th.  This is a perfect way to preserve those holiday photos and all the memories you capture throughout the year.  Help your memories to last a lifetime.

If you like to scrapbook but don't know about Creative Memories, they offer high-quality items to make scrapbooking easy and make your scrapbooks beautful.  Create the memory of a lifetime with Creative Memories.  Get started by clicking HERE to visit my rep's page.

52 Weeks to An Organized Home Challenge

OK, this isn't directly a money-saver, but I thought it was worth posting.  I just started this and I think many people could use it!  This website send you a challenge each week.  This week I got "kitchen cabinets".  Imagine de-cluttering your home and what you could find in the process.  Remember to have 3 piles of stuff:
  • Keep
  • Donate
  • Throw Away
Ideally, when you're done, everything should have a place and there should be a place for everything.  Click HERE to learn more and get started. 

Items FREE or Close to Free This Week with Printable Coupons!

Wouldn't you like to get some free things for a change?  Well here's your chance!  And if they're not free, they're pretty close.  I suggest printing these coupons (make sure you go back and print the coupon twice) and taking them to Walmart.  If there's anything here you don't normally use, get it and bring it to your local food bank or shelter.  I'm sure someone can use it!

Kikkoman Stir Fry Seasoning Packet
$1 off printable coupon here

Reach Floss ($0.97 at Walmart)
$1 off printable coupon here

Reach Toothbrush
$2 off 2 printable coupon here or here

Pictionary Card Game
$5 off Hasbro Pictionary Game printable coupon here

Excedrin Extra Strength
$2 printable coupon here

Enter Pasta Prima Pampering Sweepstakes on Facebook!

Tell your friends to "like" Pasta Prima on Facebook.  Then watch the sand level rise on their meter (on their Facebook page).  When they reach 35,000 likes, the Grand Prize becomes a Deluxe Spa Trip for Two! Hop on board Alaska Airlines for a trip to Santa Monica, California's beaches and the Shore Hotel. Click HERE to enter Pasta Prima Pampering Sweepstakes.  After you enter their sweepstakes, you can play another game on their Facebook page with chances to win other prizes, too!  Enter and play every day until March 3rd.

2 New Recipe Websites

I learned about 2 more recipe websites and have added them to my Recipe List, which currently is in no particular order.  If you have any to add, let me know.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Enter the Disney Magical Cruise Adventure Sweepstakes!

Reader and friend, Marcia, sent me an opportunity to enter the Disney Magical Cruise Adventure Sweepstakes.  At first glance, it's not just a typical entry form (leave it to Disney to be different) so I hestitated...they want you to "play" and I wondered how much time it would waste.  Finally, I decided to try it out.  It's actually a cute and fun little game that only takes 5 or so minutes  - and gives you a chance to "win" upgrades for your cruise, should you win the sweepstakes.  I've played a few times now and actually look forward to it because it's fun...so, I wanted to pass it along to all of you.  Click HERE to get started and play every day for another chance to win!

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Staples: "Free" Binders, File Boxes, Bankers Boxes

Get 100% back in Staples Rewards when you buy any or all of these:

  • Avery heavy-duty view binder priced $6.99-32.99 (limit 4)
  • Staples portable file box priced $11.99-13.99 (limit 2)
  • 100% recycled Bankers Box 8 or 10-pk priced $19.99 (limit 2)

You buy them at the store, resent your Staples Rewards card, and you will recived the full price paid in Staples Rewards to use of whatever you want in the store!  Amount receuved back in rewards is amount paid at register after any coupons.  See store for further details.

The Money Saving Mom's Budget

Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year!



I've been reading blog posts from MoneySavingMom.com for years and have read great ideas and saved money because of it.  The creator of this blog, Crystal Paine, will be releasing her new book, "The Money Saving Mom's Budget:  Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year" on January 10th.  It's sure to have GREAT tips to save you money!  Pre-order your copy today at Amazon.com and feel free to leave acomment on my blog after your read it.

Read reviews and enter to win a free copy of this book HERE.

Penny Prints from Snapfish - PLUS Back-up Your Photos for FREE!

Comcast Photo Center from Snapfish is currently offering up to 500 for just $0.01 each (with $10 purchase, plus shipping).  This is a great way to get those holiday photos ready for photo albums or scrapbooks!  Just use coupon code JANPRINTS when you check out.  Offer expires January 15th.

Snapfish (or similar online photo companies) are a great way to back up your photos for free.  No more DVDs or expensive memory cards.  Just take some time to upload and organize your photos and access them from anywhere with internet access.  What would happen if you had a fire in your home and lost all your prints, photo CDs, and memory cards?  This way, you won't worry.  Snapfish in particular has specials all the time, so printing is inexpensive.  If you don't already back-up your computer information online, or don't want the expense, this is a great way to save your photos in a safe place.  I know if  I lost everything in a fire or flood, I would be mostly devasted about losing my photos.  Now I don't have to worry.

If you use another program and/or have any comments about this idea, please let me know so we can share with the other readers.