Don’t Hate Me For My Celebrity Lifestyle, Part 603
(See right) Sexy Incisor? Why wasn’t I cast as Sexy Incisor? Why was I picked for Angry Bicuspid? Are they trying to tell me something? I am actually at the point where my self-esteem is damaged by tooth placement.
Toyota’s having a massive recall…
Now, please do not freak out! It’s just the floor mat–but better safe than sorry. For all the information, head over to One Cheap Chick: http://blogs.sltrib.com/cheap/index.php?p=3574&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
More free-bee cookies!
If you have a Great American Cookies store by you, you can pick up a free cookie anytime in October!
Just sign up for their email list. Everyone who signs up for their email list through October 31, 2009 will receive a coupon good for a free regular Original Chocolate Chip Cookie. Go here to sign up
A free-bee night of Theatre!
On October 15, 2009, theatres all over the country are offering free performances! This is an amazing opportunity to expose your kids to some wonderful shows you might not usually be able to afford…or find a babysitter and have a date! Online ticket reservations begin tomorrow (October 1, 2009) and tickets are limited so you’ll want to sign up right away. Go here to see if theaters in your area are participating
A free-bee chill-out at Aveda!
Aveda Salons are offering a free stress-relief treatment, here’s what’s included:
-Free Cup of Comforting Tea
-Free Aroma Sensory Journey
-Free Stress-Relieving Hand Ritual (my favorite!)
-Free Stress-Relieving Neck and Shoulder Massage
-Free Makeup Finishing Touch
…and then they’ll pick out a free product sample to fit in with your particular wants and needs.
Sneaky inside tip: these fill up almost instantly (no surprise, we’re all stressed! 
) so be sure to make an appointment right away. Check here for your nearest location: http://www.aveda.com/templates/door/locator.tmpl?ngextredir=1
Teacher Appreciation Week at Borders!
It’s Educator Appreciation Week at Borders (through 10.7). All current and retired teachers can save 30% off the list price of nearly everything in the store. Just bring your school ID card.
Teachers can also sign up for the Classroom Discount Card. It’s free and saves teachers 25% off the list price of books and music, as well as 10% off the price of DVDs to be used in the classroom. Thanks, Coupon Cravings!
Free cookie from Mrs. Field’s!
The REAL Mrs. Fields–Debbie–is this insanely hot and skinny woman who used to sit front row at the Utah Jazz games. The Todd and I would work halftime shows and she’d always slip me coupons for free cookies. Man, I MISS that woman! It’s almost like she’s back–stop by your local Mrs. Fields store on Thursday (10.1) between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to pick up a FREE Chocolate Chip Cookie in celebration of National Cookie Month. While you’re there, be sure to ask about the Frequent Cookie Card and details on how to get up to six free cookies from Mrs. Fields.
BOGO Free glasses!
Eye Care Center of America’s offering a bogo, free - Buy any one lense and frame and get one free with printed coupon. Since my MacLean just decimated two pair of The Todd’s reading glasses, I guess I’ll be clicking, sigh…http://partners.mysavings.com/z/3607/CD1816/
$5.00 off Neutrogena Complete Acne Care!
Free-Bee! A $5.00 Coupon for Neutrogena’s Complete Acne Therapy System. These tend to run out pretty fast, click now if you need it…http://partners.mysavings.com/z/3583/CD1816/
Free Prescription drugs for the unemployed
One of the scariest things about losing your job is the loss of health benefits. Prescriptions are appallingly expensive. Pfizer is offering to supply free prescriptions if you’re out of work and on one of their drugs, like Lipitor. Here’s a list of requirements: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/2009-05-14-pfizer-free-drugs-viagra_N.htmhttp://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/2009-05-14-pfizer-free-drugs-viagra_N.htm
UPDATE: There’s a new website called www.needymeds.org that offers broader coverage and more options to get your prescriptions covered. Drop by and see how they can help you…
Free shipping at Nordstrom’s
Now through October 26th, Nordstrom.com is offering free shipping on all shoe purchases! I found tons of discounted shoes: Converse, Merrells, and Crocs. Sneaky inside tip: you get free shipping on the shoes, BUT, if there’s anything else you want on the website, you’ll receive free shipping on your entire order (as long as it includes a pair of shoes)! Use promotion code “SHOES” at the checkout.
Buy some of this…get some of that…
Buy $30 or more of select P&G products and receive a $10 gift card to Babies R’ Us! The products that count towards the deal are; Dreft, Tide, Charmin, Bounty, Always and Duracell. Sneaky inside tip: Both Babies R Us and Toys R Us accept manufacturer’s coupons, so you could pair this deal with the $5.00 Facebook coupon below!
More free-bees from Victoria’s Secret!
You can get a free panty from Victoria’s Secret with any purchase, plus $10 off any bra with this coupon HERE . I really like their Body by Victoria bras–so comfy! Sneaky inside tip: I couldn’t help but notice two of their lowest-priced items are lotion or lip gloss for only $2.95. That qualifies for the panty!
Goodies from Toys and Babies R’ Us on Facebook
Yet another Facebook offer! If you become a fan on facebook for Babies R Us (HERE) or Toy’s R Us (HERE), you can receive a $5 off code to use online.
Looking for Work? KMart is offering some help…
K Mart’s offering some help with discounts for those unemployed and looking for work–the Smart Assist program offers discounts of 20% on thousands of items. http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/dap_10151_10101_DAP_Unemployment+Program?sid=KAx20050801x13xSlickdeals&storeId=10151&vName=Unemployment+Program&catalogInd=DAP&catalogId=10101&aff=Y
Thanks, One Cheap Chick!
Starbucks Free-Bee!
From October 2-5, just go to a Starbucks location and sample the chain’s new instant coffee, Via, along with its fresh-brewed Pike Place Roast, and try to figure out which is which. Starbucks will then give you a coupon for a complimentary tall coffee for your next visit and a coupon worth $1 off a purchase of Via. Go here for more information! Thanks, One Cheap Chick!
Introducing our Halloween Tree!
The Todd has taken to calling me “Good Housekeeping with a taste for blood.” We spent a wonderful afternoon yesterday making our Halloween Tree. I’ve seen fancy, stupidly expensive black trees at the decor places, but I’m not paying $300.00 for a black tree. I picked a nice sturdy branch, clipped off most of the leaves, and The Todd spray-painted it black and put it in a cheap galvanized pail with “Quick Set”–it’s a fast-setting post mix for about $7.00. You can also use sand if you don’t want to get into the cement thingie. Nearly everything you see on the tree here is either from the Dollar store or homemade. I used spanish moss and fake cobwebs to add a three-dimensional look to the tree. Those adorable paper lanterns are from the Dollar store, too. Is Halloween not the BEST holiday?
Save yourself $2,500! A Free-Bee Will & Trust Kit from Suze Orman!
I posted this last week–I’m bringing it up again because it’s THAT
important. I am a big believer in preparing for the worst and hoping that my effort will appease the Dark Gods of Bad Luck and major misfortune will pass my family by. So far, so good!
Seriously, every family should have a Will and Trust–who will take care of your little ones? Do you want extraordinary medical measures to stay alive? Does anyone know where all your tax stuff is? Birth certificates? Suze Orman is an AMAZING financial advisor who’s offering a FREE Will and Trust Kit–save yourself thousands of dollars. It’s easy to read and put together, and I PROMISE you that you will feel such peace after you do this.
Sneaky inside tip: From September 27th to October 3rd, go to www.suzeorman.com and click on the Will & Trust link. Click on the gift code button and enter 898989
(Editor’s note: Lona just finished the process and had this to say…completed the forms, half expecting something to pop up requesting payment information. NOPE!! As promised, everything was completed for FREE! There is great information with the forms that explains what’s going on and it’s suggested that you can go to an attorney to review all the paperwork if you want.
How amazing that you provided this just when I needed it!
$4.00 off a Hasbro Game
My twins love Hungry Hungry Hippos–you can take $4.00 off one of four Hasbro games with this coupon: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qixqews83023157&bt=vi&o=59048&c=EL&p=ERf0P5lm
Free-Bee Craft Activity at Home Depot
I love the Home Depot workshops…the kids get a little orange apron, and the cute little wooden whatever-it-is-this-weekend, all for free! This Saturday 10.3, it’s a little wooden firehouse bank in honor of Fire Safety Month. Register your little ones at your closest store here: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?catalogId&langId=-1&pn=Kids_Workshops&storeId=10051
Free-Bee Craft Activity at Lakeshore This Saturday
Your little ones can make a little “catch the ball” game while you shop–11a-3p 
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/store_locations/storeCrafts.jsp?f=m
$20.00 off Olay!
Here’s a big one: a $20 Rebate when you purchase any Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner and Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller!
Go here to print your rebate form.
This and That…(coupons that don’t fit anywhere else)
Free puppy food from Eukanuba: http://www.puppystart.com/EukGlobal/US/en/jsp/prepuppy/Landing.jsp
$10.00 off $40.00 purchase at Office Depot: http://f.chtah.com/i/48/1237020949/20090925RetailSneakPeek18054458.pdf
50% off any one item at JoAnne’s: http://www.joann-mail.com/J1002JNC/couponb.html
$20.00 off $60.00 or $30.00 off $100.00 at the Limited: HERE
Build A Bear, you are SHUNNED!
So, got an email from girlie Julie, who printed off the $5.00 Build A Bear coupon and tried to redeem it for a birthday gift for her daughter. The Build A Bear at the Gateway in Salt Lake City, Utah refused to redeem it, claiming that it was “from an illegal site.”
Since the link was sent to me directly from the Build A Bear website, that seems unlikely. I spoke to a couple of veteran bargain bloggers, who told me that sometimes local owners try to weasel out of national promotions by claiming that exact excuse. I’ll be calling the Gateway’s Build A Bear management tomorrow to get an explanation. Until then–SHUNNED. Shame on them.
If anyone else has had problems, will you let me know?
25% off your entire order at Gap.com!
The Gap is currently offering an additional 25% off your entire purchase with code “SAVE25″ at checkout! Offer ends September 30th. Use it or lose it!
Restaraunt gift certificates–$25.00 for $2 bucks!
It’s the new offer from www.Restaurant.com, just put in your zip code, decide how far you want to drive, and pick from your favorite restaurants. After you pick your restaurant and submit an order for a $25.00 gift certificate, the second page will ask for your gift code in the upper right hand corner. Enter “chef” and hit apply. You’ll pick up at $25.00 meal for TWO bucks! Be sure to check each restaurant’s specific requirements. Enjoy!
Win a $50.00 gift card to Lowe’s!
Fall’s always the big “little annoying chores around the house” time, isn’t it? Wanna win a $50.00 gift card to Lowe’s to make it easier? Enter your name in the “comments” sticky note in the upper right hand corner of this post. We’ll draw at random on Friday, October 2. Good luck! May the Home Improvement Gods be with you!
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Living Green? Here’s some help!
I’ve picked up ideas about using stuff around the house for crafts with the twins…switching products that clean just as well without the fumes and chemicals… If you’ve got a family member who has a compromised immune system, or chronic health issues, this site is a lifesaver. It’s called Ideal Bite – Fun, free eco living tips delivered M-F to your inbox. http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/3955/CD8038/”>Click
Win a $250.00 gift card!
Baby Universe is a nifty little site that offers all things baby–and at a a great price. I wish I’d known about Baby Universe back when we were pregnant with the twins…I would have saved so much money! <a href=”http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/12241/CD8038/”><img src=”http://lm.logicalmedia.com/42/8038/12241/” alt=”" border=”0″></a>
Here’s a Facebook deal from Walgreen’s!
Become a fan of Walgreens on Facebook and on Friday, October 2 all fans will get a free Walgreens 5×7 photo book (you’ll need to pay shipping which should be around $1.99).
Lots of $5.00 coupons up for Walgreen’s!
I found my October coupon booklet at the customer service desk, some of 
the girlies say they’re over by the pharmacy, too. Most health and vitamin-related items, but lots of $5.00 coupons! Here’s a few:
A1c Diabetes Home Test Kit save $5.00
Cardiostat Omega-3 Fish Oil Softcaps 60 ct save $5.00
Carmex original or cherry squeeze tube .35 oz 3 pack save $1.00
Colon Aide All Natural Colon Cleanser save $5.00
Conair Chopper 2 in 1 Trimmer save $5.00
Excedrin Menstrual Complete Express Gels 20 ct save $2.00
Finest Natural Glucosamine Chondroitin 180 or 240 ct save $10.00
Finest Natural Joint/Heart Health Softgels, Advance Joint Relief Softgels or Glucosamine Chondroitin 120 ct save $5.00
Sneaky inside tip: these coupons are good starting on 9.27–which means that you can pair them up with that $5.00 off $25.00 coupon below and really save! http://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/5off25.jsp
Buy this now and HIDE IT for the Holidays!
Okay, I know I’m an intellectual adolescent, because I still can’t say “Wii” without giggling uncontrollably. However, Amazon.com has an AMAZING price on the Wii (hahahahahahahah gasp… hahahaha) it’s now listed at just $199.99.
Sneaky inside tip: Plus, when you purchase one you’ll get a $25 Amazon gift card! This should arrive in the mail around 10 days after your purchase. If you do the math…hold the three, carry the one…the cost of the Wii ends up being just $174.99! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009VXBAQ?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwhip2saveco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0009VXBAQ
$5.00 off $25.00 coupon for Walgreen’s!
This coupon’s good this Tuesday and Wednesday, 9.29-30. Take $5.00 off any purchase of $25.00 or more! http://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/5off25.jsp
Save $5.00 off a book at Border’s!
Go HERE to pick up some wonderful coupons!
Free-Bee Uncrustables!
If you drop by Uncrustables.com, it will definitely be worth your while. The first 80,000 people who submit a time-saving after-school organizational tip will receive a coupon by mail for a FREE four-pack box of Uncrustables sandwiches. Here’s the direct link: http://www.smuckers.com/promotions/uncrustables/default.aspx#
Killer Panty Sale At Victoria’s Secret!
Victoria’s Secret is offering the best deal I’ve ever seen from them on panties–10 panties for $25.00! You’ll need to print off a coupon HERE and bring it with you to the store to receive the sale price. You’ll need to be a member of Pink Nation to get this deal…ff you’re not a member of Victoria’s Secret’s Pink Nation, go here to sign up. Do not fear the Pink Nation, this isn’t a spam monster, and I’ve gotten piles of printable coupons, AND some mailed to the house! 
Another free-bee movie night from Redbox!
When I posted the free Redbox code: 9HB6MP22 I thought it was for Thursday only–but folks are still reporting that it works! Another rental code you could use at McDonald’s Redbox locations is: SMR8DVD. Make sure to select “enter promo code” on the first screen before you check out!
Sneaky inside tip: Find a Redbox location near you here! If you’re new to Redbox, you can also use these promo codes: DVDONME and REDBOX .
Cheap cereal!
Cheerio’s coupon! http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qixnbsv73149558&bt=vg&o=58732&ci=1&c=GM&p=WF1bweGH
Sneaky inside tip: back up and print this twice!
Job hunting? Free-bee business cards!
I’ve actually gotten three free-bee offers through Vista Print. They’ve made up great-looking cards for my neighbor kid’s lawn-mowing business…I got a free customized rubber stamp for “Erin’s Slumber Party,” and I printed up these cute “I’m Amazing!” stickers for my twins’ class. All free! You just pay shipping and handling. Here’s some of the things they can do: FREE Product Samples from VistaPrint! Get 250 FREE Business Cards, 140 FREE Return Address Labels, FREE Rubber Stamp, 10 FREE Invitations, 100 FREE Postcards, Free Sticky Note Pad, 25 FREE Magnets, FREE Note Pad, FREE T-Shirt, FREE Mouse Pad, 25 FREE Checks or FREE Keychain. Choose from a variety of designs that suits your needs and style. Fun, fast and easy to design. Try Now! http://partners.mysavings.com/z/2360/CD1816/
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