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Great New Coupons!
Click away, my little cabbage…
$1.00 off any two General Mills cereals
.75 cents off any one General Mills cereals
$1.00 off Smucker’s low sugar jam
$1.00 off Weight Watchers Sweet Bakery items
$3.00 off any two Glade candles
$1.00 off any two Litehouse salad dressings
$1.00 off any Wonka Valentine’s Candy
Victoria’s Secret is up to something…

Starting tomorrow, (2.9) Victoria’s Secret is offering a free-bee “Life is Pink” Deluxe Fragrance sampler 3 pack (retail value $10.00)! Just bring in the March 2010 cover of Seventeen magazine OR a printout of the seventeen.com home page to any Victoria’s Secret. A total of 25,000 samplers will be given away, I’d suggest scampering down right at the store opening to get yours. More info here (scroll down and the offer is highlighted in yellow).
Thanks, It’s Hip2Save!
Sneaky inside tip: I’ve noticed undies are on sale 5 for $25.00, and don’t forget to sign up for Pink Nation if you haven’t–there’s a $10.00 coupon for hoodies and sweaters and another for a free-bee pair of scanties with purchase! I always love the look of misty gratitude The Todd gets when he sees a pink Victoria’s Secret bag…
Burt’s Bees Toothpaste Free-Bee!
I’m such a sucker for Burt’s Bees. First, I fell for the adorable packaging, now I just love the stuff. Here’s your chance to pick up a Free Sample of Burt Bee’s Toothpaste Natural Toothpaste – Multicare with Fluoride Formula (.5 oz). Click and it’s yours, baby!
Thanks, Suburban Jungle!
$10.00 in coupons from Box Tops for Education!
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Box Tops for Education is currently offering a FREE Coupon Booklet with $10.00 in savings. these tend to disappear in a hurry–pick it up now if you’re interested.
Thanks, Coupon Geek!
Free-Bee Breakfast At Denny’s Tomorrow!
Plan on a wait in line, but head to your local Denny’s tomorrow (2.9) between 6 am and 2 pm for your FREE Original Grand Slam Breakfast (more info here). No coupon required.
Thanks, Savvy Mom!
Winner! Winner!
Congratulations to Megan Johnson, our winner this week for the $50.00 Amazon.com gift card! Megan, please send me your complete mailing address and phone number–this is a physical card and needs to be mailed out. Enjoy!
$10.00 Off At Victoria’s Secret!
What handy timing! Click here to get your $10.00 off coupon for sweaters or hoodies at Victoria’s Secret. If you’re not a Pink Nation member, sign up, you’ll get a free-bee pair of undies with purchase!
I went online to take a look and found this cute sweater jacket–usually $48.00 and on sale for $9.99. With my $10.00 coupon, that makes this…hmmm, carry the three, add the two–FREE! HAH! (Editor’s note: now, if I could only look like Miranda Kerr does in this sweater, life would be perfect…)
It’s A Free-Bee Movie Night, Baby!
…if you have a Hannford grocery nearby. Get 3 FREE one night rentals from Redbox when you purchase $15.00 in P&G products at any participating Hannaford location. Get more info here.
Here’s a tip that I want you to PRINT OFF AND COMMIT TO MEMORY!!!
Not here to judge–but if you’ve had one too many rum and Diet Cokes during the Big Game Sunday, please have this information ready.

Travel-services agency AAA has a great free-bee offer for those who will be drinking during the Super Bowl. From 6 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7, through 6 a.m. Feb. 8, AAA’s free ”Tipsy Tow” service will take anyone who has been drinking home for free and they’ll tow your car home along with you, too. (This offer is available to anyone as a public service, not just AAA members.) The trick is to party fairly close to home: The free tow service is available up to five miles. Party hosts, bartenders and restaurant managers are encouraged to keep the toll-free AAA number handy for those who don’t know about the service.
All you have to do is call 800-222-4357 (AAA-HELP) Tell the operator that you need a “tipsy tow.” Sneaky inside tip: Keep in mind this is a one-way ride for a driver and a vehicle to the driver’s home. If there are additional passengers, they can be taken to the driver’s home, too, as long as there is sufficient room for them to ride safely in the tow truck.
Thanks, my dear One Cheap Chick!
Yearning for something that says, “Hey, I really DO know your name?” Read on…
The Personalization Mall has some great gifts for Valentine’s Day. I loooved this idea–personalized camisole and shorties. You’re never going to catch me in a g-string thingie, but this is really cute! Two design options, personalized and only $18.95!
Then, if you’re looking for something for the office–how about a personalized photo cube? It’s on sale–$19.90 down from $24.99.
These are so sweet–they’d be good for weddings as well–photo stickers for your envelopes, only $3.99.
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Last-minute Valentine’s gifties!
Used to be you only had to worry about grabbing some roses for the better half on Valentine’s Day. Those days are over–I have to get gifties for the twin’s teachers, my mom, The Todd’s mom, our neighbors, friends at work–geez, it’s worse than Christmas! I downloaded two free-bee craft E Books and made some really cute things this weekend. Some of them are simple and achievable even for nine year old boys. My personal favorite was this cute candy bouquet. Now I just have to hide it from MacLean long enough to give to his teacher…
You can download the books here. Have fun!
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Handy-Dandy Websites…
WEB2PDFCONVERT.COM: enter any url into this site and it’ll convert that bad boy into a tidy little pdf file for you–all for free! Need a copy of a 1099? Maybe a lasagna recipe? It’s got your back.
STILLTASTY.COM: can I tell you how sick I am of The Todd making me smell things like out of date milk and bad oysters to “see if they’re okay?” Visit this free-bee site and type in whatever foodstuff you’re unsure of. It’ll tell you–frozen, canned, or fresh–if it’s still safe to eat and how long you’ve got.
I am in Tupperware Perdition
I sat in the middle of my kitchen floor tonight, sorting Tupperware with no matching parts and listing my sins…
–I cut in front of slower drivers and gesticulate angrily.
–I laughed when Paris Hilton was sent weeping back to jail.
–When my twins’ third grade teacher asked where Zach’s homework was, I pretended I’d forgotten the folder at home when in fact we had done no homework all week.
–When I was 16 I stole my sister Juli’s skirt and when she confronted me, I actually went to the store, pretended I’d lost my sales recipt and got a copy. I presented it to her as “proof” that I’d bought that skirt and made her feel insane every time I wore it.
I do not feel that any of these sins warrant the fact that I have $6,000 worth of plastic food storage items and none of the lids fit any of the bowls. Unless…Juli has waited all these years to finally creep in, steal various bowls and lids to make me feel insane and wreak her vengeance.
Free-Bee Crafts This Weekend…
Over at Lakeshore Learning, your little people can make this cute magnetic Valentine, 11a-3p. It’s a free-bee, one of the reasons I love Lakeshore! Get more info here.
And at Michael’s Arts and Crafts: Join us for a FREE Valentine’s Day Card Make It Take It. Purchase a Valentine’s Foam Mailbox and Michaels will provide supplies to decorate it. While supplies last. You can find your location here.
At the Home Depot, the free-bee kid’s workshop Saturday (between 9am and noon) makes this little wooden car display. (Someone at HD is a massive NASCAR fiend, seriously.) You can sign up for your closest location here.
Lowe’s Build and Grow Workshops will make this free-bee heart “jewelry organizer” NEXT Saturday, 2.13. I always promote Lowe’s well in advance because they fill up so quickly. You can sign up and find your store here.
There’s Still A Few Slots Open For The Nielsen Homescan Panel!
Here’s a new update from girlie Chris: “I have now been notified that I am on the panel! I am waiting for my scanner to come in the mail. Thanks, Todd and Erin, for posting the info!”
(Editor’s note: we’ve been following with some interest since The Todd and I never seem to have the magic zip code or demo that they need. There’s a few opening still available if you haven’t applied. If this is the first you’ve heard of the Homescan Panel, read on.)
Beloved girlies Georgia and Shauna made the first cut–and Shauna’s shopping! I’ll keep posting their comments so we can all follow along. Definitely apply! It’s a short form. Good luck!
Yeee! You’ve likely read my posts before about the Nielsen Panel, they’re the best, hands-down, of any of the “make money at home” groups. They’re back with some slots available for their Homescan group–you’d be the ones testing products for marketers to determine what gets manufactured and placed on shelves. It’s a well-paid gig, lots of prizes, lots of product. You can apply here, good luck! Let us know if you get in… Sneaky inside tip: there’s word that the “Homescan” division is filling up more quickly than expected. Consider applying right away if you’re interested…
Free-Bee Subscription to “Women’s Health!”

GO HERE to pick up a free-bee subscription to Women’s Health magazine. It looks like you must be under 35 to participate.
Thanks, MojoSavings!
Old Navy Weekly Coupon Clues!
Thrifty Northwest Mom has all the new clues up for coupons on www.OldNavyWeekly.com. While the $50.00 babies are gone, it’s worth practicing because they may pop up in same way next week. Here’s a couple of highlights:

You’ll want to check out Old Navy’s *hot* new Item of the Week – Women’s Natural Lace-Trim Camis for just $2!!! These are regularly $12.50.
$15 off $75 – Click on “Girls” tab (middle picture) – move the girls’ sandals (far right) and place over the pink sneakers for middle girls’ outfit
$10 off $50 – Click on “Toddler Boys” tab (middle picture) – move the boys’ shirt/vest on the right over to the center boys outfit
$5 off $25 – Click on “Toddler Girls” tab (middle picture) – click on the large red heart in the sweatshirt (near the center zipper) and move it to the left sleeve of the sweatshirt
15% off entire purchase - Click on the “Girls” tab (middle picture) – click on the butterfly that will fly across the screen – try it when it lands on the $8 icon for the girls’ shirt (in circle)
10% off entire purchase- Click on the picture of Zach (center) and a crown will appear on his head for 10%
Free-Bee Magazine Subscriptions–no, really!
No credit card. No cancellations. Just a year’s subscription to something that interests you.
For instance:
Food Arts
Free subscription to Food Arts magazine – Food Arts provides top-of-the market professionals with cutting edge information from the food and beverage industry. Exceptional recipes and fresh ideas…innovative presentation techniques…business tips and forecasts…news on tabletop, lighting, interior design…hints on where to find special products or produce…restaurant openings and closings…chefs on the move and much more in every issue. (US)
Candy Industry
Free subscription to Candy Industry Magazine – Candy Industry covers the global confectionery chocolate and sweet snacks marketplace. (US, Canada, Europe)
Free Book Summary: Acing the Interview
Free Book Summary: “Acing the Interview: How to Ask and Answer the Questions That Will Get You the Job! (Worldwide)
Wireless Week
Free Subscription to Wireless Week – Wireless Week magazine delivers news, analysis and trends covering all aspects of wireless communications (US, Canada, Mexico)
Underground Guide to iPhone
Free Underground Guide to the iPhone – Read about the basic user interface and a ton of incredible iPhone features you would’ve otherwise missed. This guide explains in detail how to perform both the very simple and the most tedious tasks. (Worldwide)
Radio Magazine
Free subscription to Radio Magazine – Radio magazine is published monthly and serves the needs of radio engineers, managers and owners who need to make informed equipment and services buying decisions. (Editor’s note: you KNOW I’m ordering this one. Maybe I can finally understand my national management!)
Renewable Energy World
Free subscription to Renewable Energy World – Renewable Energy World effectively promotes all aspects of renewable energy technology in the worldwide marketplace. (USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe)
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Free-Bee Pretzel Day!

Auntie Anne’s is having a Free Pretzel Day on 2.20 from 10-3. Stop over HERE for details.
Thanks, Moms By Heart!
YEEEEE! $138.00 worth of books for $11.90!
Look at what Mr. Mailbox brought us! This is the Children’s Book of the Month Club I’ve posted about before. You probably already know of my filthy love of books…here’s a wonderful option to get a big pile of beautiful hardback books for your little people for next to nothin’!
Here’s how it works: you can pick from thousands of choices and get 6 books for only $2.00. They’ll ask you to pick out 4 more books sometime within the year. Sneaky inside tip: they give you an option to pick out one or two more books for only $4.95 each right then. You’ll receive this cute insulated tote bag free. You have a month to decide if you like the books. If not return everything and walk away. All books are always 25-35% off list prices.
My total? 8 beautiful hardback books…retail: $138.00. Book of the Month Club? $11.90
Take a look at the zillions of options here. OOO! Just noticed they have the new “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” books. I’ll have to get those for my last two!
Yay me! (Editor’s note: you might notice “Eclipse” featured in this selection. You might remember that my boys are only 9 and probably don’t read vampire lit. Okay! I bought it for myself! Fine! C’mon, it’s was $4.95! Geez! Don’t look at me like that!)
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BOGO Free Milk and Eggs


Go here to print out a coupon for a free half gallon of chocolate milk with the purchase of one gallon of white milk–any brand will do. To get the coupon, you need to enter for a chance to win free milk for a year. If you already have entered, simply sign in as an existing user and you’ll still get the coupon. Print it as soon as possible; the print limit is 125,000.
Thanks, One Cheap Chick!
Free-Bee Jumpstart Learning Software!
Costco.com occasionally pops up with some killer offer for members, got a toddler? Take note: today ONLY (2.3.10) you can purchase a FREE (after rebate) Jump Start Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Software program. It is priced at $17.99 – however, today only there is a rebate for $17.99!! The rebate is valid only on your purchase of this software dated Wed Feb 3rd (& only one rebate per household). Shipping is FREE , so all you’ll have to end up paying is tax (if applicable).
Here’s how it works:
- Go to Costco.com and buy the Jumpstart Preschool/Kindergarten Learning Software for $17.99
- Once you have received your confirmation email that the software has shipped, you can go to the Costco’s Online Rebate site and submit your rebate online! You can also print off the Rebate Submission Form & submit by mail. You can call the Costco Rebate Customer Service for more details & restrictions at 1-866-355-3137.
- Remember, this rebate is only valid on your purchase of the Jumpstart software purchased on Wednesday, February 3rd!
Thanks for the heads-up, Thrifty Northwest Mom!
Free-Bee Magazine Subscriptions!
More magazine subscriptions for free–no credit card, no cancellations–nada!
Website Magazine
Free subscription to Website Magazine – A free magazine offering practical advice and helpful tools from industry experts to help any website achieve Internet success. (US) Sneaky inside tip: if you have your own blog or stie, this is a must-read: free and incredibly helpful advice, yours for the taking.
Internet Retailer
Free subscription to Internet Retailer – the first magazine devoted to reporting on the Internet revolution in retailing and today remains the only magazine on the market with this exclusive focus. (US & CANADA)
Twitter: Best Practices and Tips
Free Guide: “Twitter: Best Practices and Tips” – If you’ve felt like tweeting for a time now, but didn’t know where to start, this guide is for you. (Worldwide)
Financial Advisor
Free Subscription to Financial Advisor Magazine – the magazine tackles issues from college funding, second careers and divorce to charitable giving, business succession and retirement, estate and legacy planning. (US)
(Editor’s note: this one looks a little dry, but it’s invaluable for learning the investing world inside out!)
International Railway Journal
Free subscription to International Railway Journal – International Railway Journal is first in global coverage of the Railway Industry. (US, Canada, Mexico and Selected International) (Editor’s note: I actually picked this up for my Zachie–at 9, he’s already obsessesed with trains!)
Food Product Design
Free subscription to Food Product Design Magazine – Food Product Design delivers practical, use-it-now, take-it-to-the-bench editorial for R&D professionals in the food industry who develop products for retail, foodservice and functional food markets. (US & Canada)
Golfdom
Free subscription to Golfdom Magazine – A magazine of solutions and opinions for golf course superintendents, owners and managers of daily fee, public, semi-private, private, resort, state, and city courses. (US)
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50 Free-Bee Prints From CVS!
Got a bunch of photos piled up, waiting to be developed? I hate how they sit there, looking at me in that accusing fashion. Send those snippy little things to CVS. They’ll send you 50 free-bee prints and give you free photo storage to boot! Go here for more info.
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Game Day Appetizers
It’s entertaining that the carefully titled “Game Day” Appetizers cookbook popped up today. We were just given a memo from our corporate lawyers at B 98.7fm about what we’re legally allowed to say on air regarding the Super–ah–I mean, the “game that two teams of a professional nature will be playing on Sunday, February 7. This game may or may not involve a football. I don’t know because I might get sued by an organization whose initials are N, F, and L.”
Seriously. They can sue us.
Sooo, let’s just go with a lovely downloadable cookbook chock full of appetizers that you might enjoy during a party this Sunday that might possibly revolve around some sort of game showing on television. Have fun! Don’t get sued! You can download the free-bee cookbook here.
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Insanely Good Deals on Hasbro Toys…
…thanks to Coupons.com and Target. I’m stocking up for birthday parties–ever notice that every kid in your little one’s class has a birthday in the same month? Third grade is Birthday Party Central in February, don’t ask me why. Target’s still offering up to 75% on clearance toys, and even has new stock on sale. Pair the sales with these coupons and you’re rocking the budget, baby!
$3.00 off Mr. Potato Head Toy Story
$5.00 off Electronic Catch Phrase
$4.00 off Chuck and Friends loading game
$10.00 off chuck My Talking Truck
$3.00 off Chuck and Friends Fleet
$5.00 Step Start Walk and Ride
$5.00 off any Strawberry Shortcake purchase of over $20.00
$4.00 off Tumble and Twirl top
$3.00 off My Little Pony Soft Newborns
Sneaky inside tip: I’ve still never found anywhere better than my local Dollar Store for those huge gift bags. They’re always $5.00-$10.00 anywhere else. And given the bulky packaging of most toys, you need the big ol’ things to drop them in.
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Free-Bee Valentine Downloads From “Parenting.com”
This will keep the kids busy this weekend while you’re trying to get something done. Download these cute Valentines for the kids to cut and color free from “Parenting.com” here.
Dinner and Flowers From Restaurant.com
Restaurant.com has an interesting new offer: $25.00 gift certificates AND a $15.00 FTD “Reward” for only $4.00. That should cover Valentine’s Day, eh?
Tax Prep Resources

Interested in filing your tax return for free, right from the Irs.gov web site? Go here to read about the federal government’s Free File program and who is eligible to use it to prepare and/or electronically submit tax returns at no cost.
TurboTax is offering a free online version of its 2009 federal tax filing software! It’s a very simple, “walk-you-through” approach. PLUS, you can file your taxes for free using their e-filing service! Optional state filing software runs $27.95.
If you have more complex tax needs, Intuit has cut the prices of the more robust TurboTax software too. Home & Office – is just $48.70. The same program was closer to $80.00 last year. Go here to see what’s available.
Thanks, The Coupon Project!
If you prefer H&R Block, – you can print off a coupon for $20 off at H&R Block retail locations. It’s good thru April 15th! It is not valid on 1040EZ forms.
Thanks, Thrifty Northwest Mom and One Cheap Chick!
Mommy Cards–SUCH a good idea!
Tired of writing out all your family info over and over for babysitters, coaches, playdates? This is the first I’ve heard of ”Mommy Cards,” but I want ‘em! VistaPrint is offering 100 personalized cards for $1.99. S/H is another $4.44. Soooo, for less than $7.00, you’re the coolest mommy on the block!
Sneaky inside tip: while on the site, I also noticed personal cards–more or less the same thing–100 for .99 cents. Take a look and pick your favorite here.
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C’mon, who do you love, baby?
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Yeee! Be Ruby Is Back!
Be Ruby is a simple way to make money doing something you’re doing anyway…by logging on with Be Ruby, you hit all your usual sites, like Facebook, etc. and make money doing it! There’s some special deals that you’ll also make money on if you want to buy through them. I started with Be Ruby back in November and I’ve made over $100.00 since by shopping and surfing through Be Ruby! It’s a free-bee signup, you can learn more here.
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Your Art Masterpiece for Valentine’s Day!
Canvas People is offering a free-bee 8×10 photo canvas for Valentine’s Day–you on canvas–that’s art, baby! You can order a larger size for an additional fee, add a frame, photo effects, etc. They’re also offering 50% off and free-bee shipping for a second order. For ore info, go here.
Wear Red For 20% Off At Macy’s

Macy’s stores will be offering a 20% discount both in stores and online from Wednesday February 3rd – Sunday February 7th for any customer who wears red into one of their stores as part of their “Wear Red Sale”. The 20% discount will be on select regular priced, sale, & clearance items. Sneaky inside tip: If you forget to wear red, you can purchase a “Red Dress Pin” for $2.00 for the same savings – all proceeds of the pin will go towards the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” movement.
Sneaky inside tip #2: the same offer applies online for fashion and home purchases, use the code WEARRED to get your 20% discount at checkout. (Editor’s note: this is a cause near and dear to my heart–get it? Heart! Hah!–because of a heart condition I developed during my pregnancy with the twins. You’d be surprised at how common it is.)
Thanks, my beloved Thrifty Northwest Mom!
Have A Little Sweetie With Autism? Here’s A Wonderful, Free-Bee Resource
Hey locals, take a look at this:
Sketching up autism: Google workshop helps parents and teachers of children with autism. The University of Utah, Google and Universal Studios Creative will host a free workshop and tutorial on the SketchUp software for parents and teachers of children with autistic characteristics. The SketchUp workshop will take place on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon in 320 Alfred Emery Building, 225 S. 1400 East in President’s Circle. The event is free and open to the public. For more information click here.
Sneaky inside tip: if this is something you’d like to bring into your local Autism community, Project Spectrum (http://sketchup.google.com/spectrum),is a partnership between SketchUp and educational outlets, designed to get the software into the hands of kids and teens with autism for free.
$15.00 off $15.00 or more at the Limited
New coupon from The Limited: take $15 off your purchase, $30 off of $100 or $50 off of $100. This is good February 1-15th.
New Music Fiend? This is for you!
Become a fan of iTunes on Facebook and get a free 20 song Artists to Watch Sampler. Here’s more info:
“Enjoy your free 20 song Artists to Watch Sampler from iTunes. This free sampler features music from Fanfarlo, Cold Cave, Local Natives, Surfer Blood and many more. Codes are available while supplies last”
Thanks, Freebies 4 Mom!
BOGO Free at Peet’s Coffee!
Use this coupon get a BOGO offer from Peet’s coffee! Just bring a friend, buy them a coffee, and you get one free! Valid thru Feb 3rd, 2010.
Thanks, Seattle Mom’s Deal Finder!
Free-Bee Burger and Fries at Denny’s!
Denny’s is offering a coupon good for a free-bee burger and fries meal for the first 500,000 people who sign up for the company’s new rewards program starting tomorrow (2.1.10) For more information go here.
Thanks, One Cheap Chick!







