Happy 2010 Everyone!

Happy New Year! I remember when the year 2000 seemed a long ways away and now . . . 2010?! Wow! We hope everyone has a safe and fun New Year's and to help you get organized in the new year frugally we wanted to pass on this link!

Check out Freebies4Mom and her post for FREE 2010 Calendars! There are some great ideas.

Picture People Coupon!

This is a GREAT deal from Picture People being offered through January 3, 2010.

Get a portrait package for $9 which include an 8x10, 2 5x7, and 8 wallets of the same pose. Also, 25 Postcards and $25 in Fun Cash to use buy the end of March. That is a really GREAT deal! Portrait sessions are FREE too!

Go here to read the details and then click on Click Here to Print your Coupon!

Remember to smile pretty!

FREE HotBook Photo Book from HotPrints every month

HotPrints has a great deal right now where you get a FREE HotBook every month. They are even throwing in FREE shipping!

Just go here and register, then upload your photos and create a book. It is very easy - it took me a little longer as this is the first time I have used their site but I just chose about 30 photos from our past month of Christmas. The process to pick your layouts and rearrange your photos was fairly easy.

It appears that this is a "paperback" book not a hardcover and it does come with advertisements which is why the books are free. However, the advertisements will be on removable pages not on pages with your pictures and according to their website "will not include anything offensive".

Happy Creating!

A few good Target deals this week!

Obviously, don't forget to check out the Christmas clearance section it should be hitting 75% off tomorrow or the next day. I always get a few generic non-Christmas looking paper for birthdays
throughout the year. This year I bought some very cute paper with stripes for 50% off.

I had been waiting for a sale on these two items and it came just in time as my coupons expire on Thursday and we had one full box left!

**Kleenex - $1.29 a box
Use $.75 off 1 printable coupon here - two prints per computer (It states Kmart but is a manufacturer coupon usable at Target.)
$.54 a box

**Puffs 3 pack - $4.49
Use $1 off Target coupon from recent newspaper insert
Use $.25 off P&G coupon from the December insert expires 12/31
$3.24 after coupons

Also, I noticed winter coats, toys and lots of other sections have started their winter clearance at 30% off. My daughter found the coat she wanted earlier in the season for 75% off - she is such a savvy shopper. Now she is ready for next season!

75% off and FREE Shipping at Expressionery.com!

Expressionery.com has a great deal going on through January 12, 2010! 75% off already clearanced items such as personalized note cards, gift tags, note pads etc. There is a huge selection available. Click here to go straight to their clearance pages.

Just pick out your item, personalize it and add it to your cart. Use the code MADNESS to apply the 75% off and choose FREE Shipping too! I purchased 25 note cards personalized with my sons name in the Disney Cars motif for $5.80 shipped. Just thinking ahead to his birthday and thank you notes.

Is this to early to discuss Christmas presents for next year?! There are some cute note pads a child's teacher might really enjoy!

New Leapfrog Coupons!

Go here to print some newly released Leapfrog coupons!

$4 off 1 Leapfrog Tag book

$5 off 1 Leapster Game

$2 off 1 Leapfrog Jr. Tag book

Toys R Us has the Leapster Games BOGO FREE this week. I purchased 2 Leapster Games and used two $5 off coupons and paid $16.00 total for 2 games. The games at Toys R Us are $24.99 regular price.

Target has also started their toy clearance with lots of items marked down 30% already.

2010 Coupon Insert Preview

Go here for the coupon insert preview for 2010. This list will help you know when to buy a newspaper if you are not a newspaper subscriber or when to buy an extra copy if you are a newspaper subscriber. Anouk and I both subscribe to the Chicago Tribune as their coupons are better than the Rockford Register Star. (Google or do a Swagbucks search for a coupon code for the Chicago Tribune to get a great deal on a subscription.)

Also, remember to put a vacation hold on your subscription when there are no coupons. This will get you an extra 7 weeks out of your paid newspaper subscription!

Thanks to BeCentsable for compiling the list!

Cherrios Coupons!

Sorry it has been a little quiet around here for the holidays! We are busy celebrating Christmas and the New Year like everyone else . . . it is a busy busy time of year. Now - back to deal shopping and couponing!

Sign up here with Cheerios to receive 4 $1 off 1 coupons emailed to your inbox. You will automatically be entered in a drawing to receive a coupon for a FREE box of Cheerios. They will notify you buy mail if you win the FREE box.

Also, at Walgreens this week Honey Nut Cheerios are 2 for $4.
Buy 2 and Use 2 of these $1 off 1 printable coupons AND
Buy 1 gallon of milk and get $2 in Register Rewards.
Basically get the Honey Nut Cheerios for free after coupons and RR!

Hmm, I think General Mills is trying to get us all to start eating healthy in the New Year!

Do you buy lots of diapers?

If you are into buying diapers for you little ones, then I have a site to suggest to you:

Baby Cheapskate is a great website for "baby/kid deals" in general, but their popularity is mostly brought on by their "Top Diaper and Formula Deals of the Week posts."

I highly recommend visiting the website and signing up for their updates - the site has lots of helpful information such as diaper reviews (wonder how the Target or Family Dollar brands hold up? check it out here). But if for nothing else, just finding out where the best deals for diapers are for the week is worth it!

Merry Christmas and Happy Diapering!

Rockford Airfest 2010 Discounted Tickets!

If you are fan of the Rockford Airfest, then I would say now is the time to buy your tickets! Check out these ticket prices good through midnight on 12/23/2009! An adult ticket is usually $17 (a $2 convenience fee for online purchase) and right now you get a ticket for $6 only - $4 if your go to the terminal and purchase tickets in person! Make sure you look at the Family packages or Specialty packages as these have great discounts as well.

Here is a chart that shows what tickets and packages are available and the significant savings!

Rockford Airfest is going to be held July 31 - August 1, 2010.

Even more free music!

The free Christmas music just keeps on coming! Amazon now has 50 free songs here.

Here is a post on getting 20 Starbucks samplers songs.

And remember Kristie's post here on how to get some free songs from iTunes!

Merry Musical Christmas!

Two Target deals this week

Two deals for Target this week through Saturday with coupons that just came out:

**Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup - $.58
Use $1 off 4 printable here
.33 a can

**Delmonte Vegetables - $.50
Use $1 off 4 printable here
.25 a can

FREE Shipping Day!

Today, December 17th is FREE Shipping day and the last day to order with delivery by December 24th. Check out this website for over 700 participating merchants!

Walgreens Deal on John Frieda

Here is a great deal on John Frieda products at Walgreens this week (Thanks, CommonSensewithMoney!)

Purchase 2 John Frieda Root Awakening products at $5.99 each
Use $5 off 2 printable here
Use the $3 off 1 Walgreens coupon LOOK for the flyer at Walgreens do not print this
Pay $.98 plus tax for both products

Walgreens Diaper Deal plus others

Here is a good deal running this week at Walgreens if you need diapers:

Buy Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Pull Ups at $8.99 get $2 in RR
Use $1.50 off coupon from recent SS insert OR
Use $2 off printable coupon for diapers in IE or Safari OR
Use $2 off printable coupon for Pull ups
Get them for as little as $4.50 after coupon and RR's
If you have the children's activity book, then you could save an additional $1

Check out MoneySavingMom here for some additional Walgreens deals for the week!

Free Nivea Body Wash at CVS next week - print coupon now

There will be a deal at CVS next week starting the 20th where you can get Nivea Body wash FREE after ECB's and coupon. Print this $2 off coupon now before it is gone. Once word gets out on the internet it will be gone!

Here is the deal for next week:
Buy 1 Nivea Body wash at $5.99 get $5 in ECB's
Use the $2 off printable coupon here OR Use the $1 off coupon from a recent newspaper insert
FREE to $1 moneymaker depending on which coupon you use!

Remember this deal starts Sunday the 20th!

Buy one Get one Free Box of Special K

Go here to print a BOGO FREE coupon for Special K cereal.

Old Navy Coupon

Here is a printable coupon good at Old Navy through 12/19. 30% off 1 item!

Swagbucks Sale today only! (Saturday, Dec.12th)

Remember when we posted here that Swagbucks was going to have a blowout sale every day in December? Today, Saturday, December 12th only you can get a $5 gift certificate for only 40 Swagbucks!!! Usually it is 45 Swagbucks so if you are close do some searching today and cash in on your 40 Swagbucks!

If you aren't a member of Swagbucks and want to earn Swagbucks for searching the web, sign up here!

More Free Christmas Music!

This must be the year of FREE Christmas music and I am really enjoying it! I have been trying to get this posted all week but it has been a little crazy.

On top of the FREE daily Christmas song that Amazon is offering and we posted about here, Amazon has 22 FREE Christmas songs to download here. The FREE songs are listed first. I can't say that I recommend them all but you can pick and choose which ones you want to download.

Also, iTunes is offering a FREE Holiday Sampler with 20 Christmas songs here!

(Thanks My Penny Pile for the suggestion to search Amazon for more FREE music and Reader Robin for reminding me to get this posted!)

Walgreens 4-day sale

Money Saving Mom has a great post with some easy scenario's for Walgreens 4-day sale! Check her post out here on how to make $15 with two scenario's.

A Few Good Coupons!

Here are a few good high dollar printable coupons:

$1/1 LipSmackers product or in Safari! Great stocking stuffer!

$1/1 Box of Lucky Charms, Trix, Cocoa Puffs or Cinnamon Toast Crunch or in Safari. Expect some sales on these as they are promoting less sugar in these four cereals!

$.55 off 1 Lunchables - while you at coupons.com printing this one checkout all the high dollar cereal coupons available right now! Remember this coupon doubles to $1.10 at Hilander or Logli.

$1 off 2 Juicy Juice products

One More Target Deal. . .

Whoops forgot to add a Reader tip for Target!

The Target on E State and possibly 173 (173 hasn't been verified but has a larger travel section) have a 1.4 oz Suave Sweat Pea Deodorant in the travel section for $.97.
Use the .75 off coupon from a recent newspaper insert to get this for $.22!

Thanks Heidi!

A Few Good Deals at Target

Here are a few good deals at Target right now:

**Archer Farms Chips - $2.50
Use .75 off 1 printable here
$1.75

**Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate - $.97
Use $1 off 1 printable here
FREE

**Rayovac Batteries in the Dollar spot - $1
Use $1 off 2 coupon from Sunday's paper
.50 each for a 4 pack of batteries

Gift Card deal (one of many this week)
Get a $5 gift card when you buy 3 bags of Starbucks coffee - $7 each
Use $1 off 1 printable here
Use $1 off from recent newspaper insert or All you magazine
(Make sure you have 3 - $1 off coupons!)
After coupons and $5 gift card - $4.33 a bag BONUS! Each bag when empty will get you a FREE tall coffee at any Starbucks store. That worth a couple bucks for each bag too!

Debit or Credit?

Hello from snowy Rockford! I've been house-bound for the last few days . . . so I haven't been to a store in forever!

I did want to share this tip with you because I think it's important to know the difference between using a debit card and a credit card, especially online. Anyway, enough said, I'll just post Mary Hunt's tip here!

Using a Debit Card Online Is Dangerous to Your Wealth

Dear Mary,
I saw in a recent article that you do not like debit cards, especially for online purchases. This makes me nervous. I have a debit card that can be used as a credit card. I use it online all the time. Is my card different from the kind of debit card you mean? Why do you not like debit cards? Theresa B., e-mail

Dear Theresa,
There is no such thing as a "debit card that can be used as a credit card." Funds are withdrawn directly from your account with a debit card. When you use a credit card, you are creating a short-term debt. I'm sure that you, like millions of others, assume that your debit card is also a credit card because, when you use your card in a brick and mortar store, the merchant will ask you "debit or credit?" Merchants don't know what kind of card you have, so if they see a card with a MasterCard or Visa logo, they need to know whether you will be signing the transaction or using your PIN.

When you use your debit card but you say "credit" when the merchant asks, that means you opt for a signature-based transaction. The paperwork is processed through the merchant's bank with all of the credit transactions. It will not create a debt for you. You will not receive a statement at the end of a billing cycle where you have to make a payment to cover the purchase. The money will come directly from your account. A signature-based debit-card transaction can take two to three days for the funds to be removed from your bank account.

When you say "debit," you are asking for a PIN-based transaction. In this case, the funds are immediately removed from your account and put into the merchant's account.

Theresa, your debit card is no different than other debit card, and you are foolish to use it online. Anyone with your debit-card number could empty your bank account in a New York minute. Online, a thief needs neither your signature nor a PIN to complete a transaction. Suddenly, the money is gone and your bank account is empty. That creates a horrible hassle, including filing a police report, dealing with your bank, proving that you are not the one who drained the account and then waiting to see if you can get your money back. While some issuers are touting "hassle-free" restoration of funds, that is a marketing campaign, not a requirement by law. Those promises can disappear any time. Credit cards are regulated by a different federal law that makes the card issuer responsible in the event that card or card number is stolen. Mary Hunt

More cheap crackers at Target!

Here is another great scenario to get some more cheap Keebler crackers at Target this week! This one is from Money Saving Mom and only requires one computer to print the coupons you will need.

Now everyone should be covered on crackers for their Christmas dips and cheeseballs this year!

Cheap Cookies and Crackers at Target!

Check out this great detailed post by Deal Seeking Mom on how to get Keebler Cookies and Crackers for $.52 each this week at Target after coupons and 2 $5 Target gift cards. The nice thing is you only need one computer to print the coupons you will need. Take a look at her scenario!

CVS Deals week of 12/6/09

There are a few good deals this week at CVS:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Only deals:

**Essence of Beauty Bath and Body products - $4.99 get $4 in ECBs (limit 2)
**Merry Brite Santa Hat - $3.99 get $3.99 in ECBs (limit 2)
**Merry Brite mini ornament set of 12 - $1.99 get $1.99 in ECBs (limit 2)

These are all CVS brand products and the coupon scanner has been spitting out $2 off $10 CVS products purchase. Buy one of each and use the coupon to make a little ECBs $!

**Bayer Contour meter - $14.99 get in ECBs $5
Use up to $30 off coupon from 10/25RP and pay just taxes and GET $5 in ECBs! If you don't need it make sure you donate it to someone who can.

**Complete Multi-Purpose Contact Solution - $9.99 get $9.99 in ECBs
Use $1 off from 10/25RP
FREE plus $1 overage after coupons and ECBs

**Buy 1 Zantac 150 24-count or 75 30-count at $8.99 get $8.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $1off 1 from the 11/15 SS
Free plus $1 overage after coupons and ECBs

**Buy 1 Emergen-C Immune Booster 2-pack at $3.99 get $3.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs

**Buy 2 Crest Toothpaste at $2.25 each get $2.50 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use 2 $0.75/1 coupons from the 11/29 P&G insert
$0.25 cents each after coupons and ECBs

**Huggies Jumbo packs are on sale for $8.97
Use $1.50 from SS insert or

Giveaway winner!

Congratulations MommaHarms! You've won the Teddy bear / snow globe giveaway! Please contact us and give us your email address so we can get in touch with you!

Merry Christmas to all!

High $ Lip product coupon

Go here to print a $3 off 1 Neosporin Lip Product then you can do one of these two deals:

CVS - $5.39
Use $2.50 clip free CVS coupon (will be applied at checkout when you use your CVS card)
Use $3.00 off printable
Coupon will be adjusted down to $2.89 and product will be FREE

Walgreens - $4.50 off (not sure of the price at Walgreens possibly $4.99)
Use $1.50 off Coupon in the Decemember Coupon booklet
Use $3.00 off printable
$4.50 off possibly .50 or so.

Obviously, CVS right now is the better deal but maybe you are a Walgreens shopper.

Hilander's 40% off sale

If you are going to check out the 40% off sale at Hilander we posted about here, then you should check out this post from Common Sense with Money. She has listed three places to print Kellogg's coupons. Take note that some are $1.50 off store brand coffee when you buy Kellogg's products or $.50 (which doubles to $1) off fruit when you buy Kellogg's products.

$5 off $5 purchase at Hallmark

Hallmark is throwing out some great coupons this year. I found a $5 off $5 in a FREE magazine I receive and then received another one in my email! Now anyone can print one here!

The coupon is good through Decemeber 24th and it says you may only print once but it prints twice?

I love the Hallmark store! They have some unique things you can't get anywhere else. It has been a long time since I went into one just because there usually isn't anything I NEED in a Hallmark store BUT if you are giving me $5 I will go!

What did I buy when I went?! An adorable butterfly watch for my daughter with one coupon and zipper pulls with their names on them for their stockings with my second coupon. Looks like I may need to make another trip!

Half off books!

Debt-Proof Living is having a "50% off all books" sale! I recommend pretty much any of Mary Hunt's book - they have been helpful to us!

Have a great weekend!

Old Navy Coupons

Here are four Old Navy printable coupons to use over the course of the next month. The coupons only valid during the printed time frame across the top.

Coupon for a FREE Pint of International Delight coffee creamer

If you log into your Facebook account and then click here to become a Fan of International Delight Coffee Creamer then you will be able to print a coupon for a FREE Pint of their coffee creamer. Click on the Coupon tab and then print your coupon. (This coupon is a smartsource coupon so there isn't any special software to download once you click print your coupon it prints automatically.)

I am not usually a fan of creamer in my coffee but I happened to try their new Caramel Macchiato and it is a special treat.

They are offering the coupon to the first 25,000 who become a fan and at the time of this post there are 5,262 fans!

Big Neigborhood Sale! (aka Rummage Sale)

Wow! Our church auditorium is FULL of stuff priced to sell. I had to stop myself from buying too many cute snowmen . . . and if I had kids, I'd be set for Christmas!

Just wanted to give you all the heads' up about the big sale going on in our church building. The auditorium is chalk-full! It's a nice warm place to be getting some good deals! Join us - I'll be at the check-out table!

Where: Morning Star Baptist Church, 3426 Colony Bay Drive, Rockford, IL 61109
When: Friday, Dec 3 from 9am to 6pm
Saturday, Dec 4 from 8am to 2pm

Hope to see you there!

Walgreens mid-week flyer!

Looks like Walgreens is putting out a mid-week flyer on top of their weekly flyer now through Christmas. Take a look at the online flyer here. Page 4 has 5 FREE after Register Rewards items.

**Contact Lense Cleaner
**Acai
**Goody Hair Accessories
**Dentek Dental Care
**Soft & Beautiful Hair relaxer or texturizer

Check out Mummy Deals for a couple easy transactions on how to roll those RR's for these products. There is no limit on how many you can buy BUT you can't use a RR from a product to buy the same product or your next RR won't print!

Hilander 40% off sale

Saturday, December 5th Hilander is having a One Day SALE!

Kellogg's, Keebler, or Sunshine products are 40%.
Target has a manufacturer printable coupon here for $5 off 4 boxes of Kellogg's cereal! That's 40% off and then an additional $1.25 off each box! You can print two of these coupons and once you have printed your two it will disappear from the list.

Kashi Cereal or Crackers are 40%.

They are having a 10 for $10 sale, again you don't have to buy 10 to get the $1 sale price.

Pillsbury Grands, Crescent or Cinnamon rolls are $1. Go here and print .50 off 2 or .40 off 2 coupons to get them for .60 each or .50 each.

Giveaway!

Here is a giveaway that might help you with your Christmas shopping: I am giving away a cute Make-A-Wish® Water Globe with Max Teddy Bear! The winner of this prize will even get to choose what message they would like engraved. And for once, this prize is not limited to readers in the Rock River Valley!

Here are 2 ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling us who you'd give this to if you won it.

2. Subscribe to our RSS feed or to our email alerts, then leave a comment on this post letting us know you did. Leave a separate comment letting us know if you're already a subscriber!

The deadline to enter is Sunday, December 6th at noon. The winner will be announced shortly thereafter!

FREE Nestle Morsels!

Okay, remember the $1 off Nestle Morsels we posted here? You can get them at Target right now for $.78 or Logli's starting today for FREE! How nice is that! Happy Baking!

Logli's is have a 10 for $10 sale and remember you don't have to buy 10 to get the $1 price.

Green Giant Steamers are $1 - use the .50 off coupon here to get them FREE. There is also a .40 off coupon from a recent newspaper insert.

Chex Mix is $1 - use the .50 off coupon here to get them FREE. There is also a .50 off coupon from a recent newspaper insert.

Puffs are $1 - use the .25 off coupon from Sunday's paper to get them for $.50.

Schnuck's Grade A Large eggs are only $.58!

Those are just a few quick things from glancing at the ad that just came in the mail!

Walmart Deals

Here is a huge list of updated Walmart deals from NWA Deals. Good luck it is long!

There are a few disclaimers I would like to note since these sites are NOT local:

1. Rockford tends to have higher prices than most areas - shocker! Right!? Probably not.
2. Rockford's Walmart might not carry the exact same items.
3. Rockford might not receive the same $ coupons as their papers. We have higher prices and we tend to get lower $ coupons - that just doesn't seem right.
4. We have not verified these deals for you. The deals we list on our site are ones for which we have gone to the store and verified or done ourselves. That would not be the case with these Walmart deals.

FREE Christmas Craft E-Book

Go here and download a FREE Christmas Craft E-Book. It has over 25 quick and easy Christmas crafts.

December Baby Bargain Forecast

We have mentioned this site before but Baby Cheapskate put out a great post this week we felt needed highlighting. BC Predicts: December Baby Bargain Forecast!

It is a great article with tips to help you find those baby items at there lowest prices.

Free Christmas music from Amazon

Amazon is offering a FREE Christmas song download everyday until Christmas! Check this page here daily to see which song you can download that day for FREE.

Today they are offering Joy to the World by Casting Crowns

Free audiobook download

This month christianaudio.com has yet another free audiobook download. This time it is a novel: The Brothers Karamazov. Sounds like an interesting book, and if you have a long trip to visit family at Christmas, this may be a good book to listen to: it's 19 hours!!!

Christianaudio.com is also having a great sale on most all their audiobooks - $7.49! Maybe this will help you check off a few more names off your shopping list!