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Free-bee box o’ Fruitabu!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

Just sign up to join the Fruitabu Fruit Squad…Hee hee hee…why does that crack me up? Anyway, join and get a free box of Fruitabu! http://v2.decipherinc.com/survey/pm/sifco

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The Maine problem with Staycations. A rare post from Todd!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in The Todd's View on Things

These turbulent financial times mean that we, too, are staying close to home. We’re doing a lot of cool things that we might have overlooked in years past. We’ve been to Red Butte Gardens concerts…the Museum of Natural History…more Farmer’s Market visits, etc.

But, what is REALLY harshing my mellow this summer, is the fact that we are not going back to Maine. My family has a cottage on a lake there, that I’ve been going to since I was 12. The trips have always been more like a military exercise with the twins–the flights, the rental cars, and such. The cottage is small and the lack of privacy prevents most efforts at romance. But, it’s the reality of standing on the dock–the familiar humidity, the smell of the sweet ferns and pines–that sets me at rest. Our sons love it so much because it’s breakfast, followed by a full out run off the dock and into the lake. (It’s the same after every meal.)

Then there’s the simple joy I get from showing Erin my old stomping grounds, like a hidden light house on the coast, protruding from some barnacle-encrusted rocks in the stormy Atlantic. Or, introducing her to the descendants of the loons on the lake that I knew from my childhood. Maybe it’s the taste of the winter green growing on the forest floor…it all makes me feel proud to share it with her. (Erin also likes the fact that the state is crawling with lobsters. And I mean that literally.)

On every trip, I will find myself alone at some point in a canoe…floating in a pond surrounded by pines and sugar maples. The air is still. The water, calm, and covered with lily pads in bloom. Dragonflies perch on the fragrant petals. The fishing rod in my hands is at rest, as I have one of those moments that tells you: I remember this. I understand this, and I could not be happier than being here–right now.

The boys and Erin will miss Maine, but we keep the family activities fun, so they’re having a great summer, like I am.

So, on this year of “staycations” I have much enjoyed the task of walking my older brother Scott through the adventures of learning to fish those lily-covered ponds, via long-distance charges. Which is a little like telling somone how to make love while you’re serving a life sentence at Point of the Mountain. Scott’s joy gives me great satisfaction and his pictures bring me closer to him and my memories of Maine.

There will be more trips to Maine, and I look forward to them already. We all have those places, near or far. And we should never give up the passion of the thoughts and feelings that draw us there.

Todd
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Still hunting down school supply deals?

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

Hip 2 Save has a great roundup from all the Big Guns on school supplies. We have one magical strip mall here where I can nip back and forth and get ‘em all within a 2 block zone. Yeah, high-density retail space! http://hip2save.blogspot.com/2009/08/school-deals-staples-officemax-office.html
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If you’re shopping at Target today…

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

…here’s a perfect excuse to pick up some ice cream. You’re making money! Get a $5 Target Gift Card when you buy 5 of the following products:Edy’s Ice Cream (1.5 qt) $2.50Häagen-Dazs (14 oz) $2.50Nestlé Drumstick treats (4 ct) $2.50

Sneaky inside tip: Target’s one of those rare stores when you can pair manufactuer’s coupons with in-store deals. Hip2Save has a good tutorial on how to do it correctly and save yourself some hassle. http://hip2save.blogspot.com/2008/06/target-corporate-coupon-policy.html

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If you DO get the KMart double coupons, these could be free…

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

Select Mead binders are on sale for $3.00 at K Mart. Here’s a $2.00 coupon: http://coupons.redplum.com/offers/default.aspx?Id=Hip2Save&DefaultZipCode=

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Fight back at insane cereal prices!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

“The Coupon Project” has a wonderful series of cereal coupons you can use at Safeway through the 31st (Monday.) Cereal prices have always outraged me since The Todd and I took a tour of a cereal plant when we were doing on-air endorsements for a particular brand. They cost SO little to make, and yet they’re $5.00 a box! Outrageous! Anyway, stop by her blog to snap up some coupons and beat The Man at his own game. http://www.thecouponproject.com/the_coupon_project/2009/08/update-on-safeways-cereal-promotion-826-91.html

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Fellow Book Fiends, this is for you!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

More Borders printable coupons available only through TODAY. The one that really stood out to me was the $5 off 2 kids books. Remember, you must be a Rewards member to redeem these. If you’re not, no worries. It’s free and easy to join.
Here are the coupons available:
$10 off 1 harcover book $35 or more
$10 off 1 computer book
$5 off 1 biography or history book, 1 CD over $10, 1 DVD over $10, 1 backpack, messenger bag or tote (YES, this is ONE coupon. Geesh, guys, make up your minds!)
$5 off 2 kids book
$2 off 1 fiction book
FREE buy a bag of coffee, get a small beverage

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Free-Bee shipping at LL Bean!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

L.L. Bean is currently offering free shipping on all orders with code 3011901. Sneaky inside tip: take a look at their sales and clearance section. I found some beautiful boy’s sweaters and shoes–two pair of shoes and three sweaters cost me $32.00!

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The Famous Dave’s guys are at it again…

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

…celebrating their 15th anniversary with an amusing promotion: a free entree for anyone named Dave TODAY ONLY, Aug. 30th. You can have any version of the name (Dave, David or Davey). Maximum value of $15 for entree, ID required. If your middle name is Dave, David or Davey then you can get an entree for 1/2 price (maximum value of $7.50). Good on dine in or to go orders. Go here for details. Other specials they are running to celebrate their 15 year anniversary are: Buck-A-Bone, in which guests can add St. Louis-style ribs for $1 per bone to any $5 purchase (with a limit of six bones per person).

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More free-bee goodies from Bath & Bodyworks

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

A free-bee lip item (up to a $7.50 value) with any purchase. http://f.chtah.com/i/34/528207786/20090828_coupon_1196.html
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$5.00 off Zantac!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

But if you shop in a cunning and clever fashion, this will be FREE Zantac. I’ve noticed Walmart selling this for $4.99. Which with your $5.00 coupon would make it a free-bee. Have at it. http://www.zantacotc.com/offers/OffersController.jpf

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$10.00 Mall Card!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

Still have back to school shopping to do? Sign up to receive a FREE $10 Gift Card from ShopSmartLookFab to select shopping malls!

You will enter in your information and then you will receive a confirmation email from the company. You will then need to bring that email to the Shop Smart Zone in your mall to receive your $10 gift card. The catch is that you can only do this on a few dates – September 17 & 18th between 10am and closing and Sept 19th between 10am and 3pm.
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2 Free-Bee Issues of "Oprah" magazine…

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

If you already have a subscription, this will be added onto the end: http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/121/121247

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More lunchbox snacks…

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

Eat Better America is offering gift certificates for Nature Valley Nut Clusters when you join their email club–http://freesample.naturevalley.com/NatureValley/Default.aspx?source=14181

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"All You" magazine deal

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

I gotta be honest…I’ve seen some of the greatest budget blogger girls praise this magazine to the skies, but I didn’t know what the fuss what about until I picked up a copy. It’s chock-full of coupons–if you’re the organized type, you’ll have them neatly sorted in your alphabatized binder. I will be scrambling under my car seat trying to find the magazine to rip a couple out each time I hit the store. Whatever method you use, it’s worth it! Amazon.com has an offer good through TOMORROW ONLY to buy a year’s subscription for $15.00. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W3MB5M?ie=UTF8&tag=thnwmo-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000W3MB5M

Sneaky inside tip: If you’ve been lusting after some of the magazine deals you’ve seen listed here from Amazon.com, be aware that they all expire on September first.
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TGI Fridays has a great new deal…

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

…a BOGO free entree offer! For the nights when even operating the microwave seems too taxing, this would be a great fallback. Print your coupons here: http://www.tgifridays.com/fb-bogo/

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New coupons on Coupons.com!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Aug 30, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

I have to try this just because the name cracks me up. It’s Maybelline “Vibrating” Mascara. http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20 Make you you refresh and click the coupon twice, which is a lovely little feature on Coupons.com.

Sneaky inside tip: if you’ve already printed off the milk, cheese and yogurt coupons, they re-set BEFORE the end of the month, so you caould snag some more before they re-set again for September. Give it a shot!
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