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Say “Thank You” to our Military
How sweet is this? I used to work in Norfolk, Virginia during the first Gulf conflict, and I developed a huge love and respect for the military families. I cannot tell you what sacrifices these amazing people make for the rest of us. Would you like to show the love?
Xerox put together a free program to tell the troops overseas what they mean to us… ”Let’s Say Thanks” is an easy way to send a “thank you” card to a serviceperson. Sneaky inside tip: be sure to add your name, hometown and a personal note. Don’t worry about being eloquent, sincere is more than good enough!
Click here to send your Thank You Card – It’s FREE
Click To Feed The Hungry…
…while you’re trolling the the budget sites today, will you take a minute to click here? The sponsoring advertisers pay for every click and 100% of the money goes to hunger relief programs. Appropriate for today, don’t you think? 
You don’t have to buy anything! Just click…
Amazon.com deals for Thanksgiving
While you’re dashing between the stuffing and Aunt Bea’s Liver Roll tomorrow, stop by Amazon.com for some killer dvd and bluray deals. Here’s some I thought showed promise:
Coraline: $4.99 (12 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: $5.00 (12 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT)
Kung Fu Panda: $5.00 (4 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT)
Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa: $5.00 (4 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT)
Surf’s Up: $5.00 (4 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT)
The Office: Season One: $9.99 (8 p.m. to 12 a.m. PT)
Hotel for Dogs: $5.00 (8 p.m. to 12 a.m. PT)
Sneaky inside tip: the prices above don’t show until the four-hour window when the DVD is on sale. You’ll need to click on the gold Lightning Deal button to the right of the product to access the ridiculously low price.
Thanks Coupon Cravings!
Up To 45% Off At Barnes & Noble!
I have a filthy love for Barnes and Noble–I always loyally support the local bookstores–but oh! there’s something about all those glorious choices at Barnes & Noble! If you can’t find something for everyone on your list, you’re just not trying. To make it easier, Barnes & Noble has come up with a gift guide–you can order, they’ll wrap, ship and send your personalized giftie to anyone in the world! And here’s the best part: up to 45% off! Sneaky inside tip: there’s Fast and Free Shipping on most orders, and a free $10.00 online gift card when you purchase $100.00 in gift cards. Click on Mr. Green Rectangle to get started! Sneaky inside tip #2/disclaimer: there’s lots of things they’d like you to sign up for–a couple are great, like free-bee trials to Blockbuster, etc. You can just keep hitting “skip” to go straight to Barnes & Noble.
Winner Winner Turkey Dinner!
Congratulations to Amanda Hutchings, our winner for the Daisy Maids Holiday Housecleaning! Amanda, please contact me with your address and phone for the gift certificate! Put those little feet up and relax, baby!
Free-Bee Craft Activities This Weekend…
This Saturday at Michael’s, your little people can do a free-bee Snowman craft workshop, you might want to check the Christmas Trees–they’re 50% off!
And at Lakeshore Learning, there’s free-bee snowflake cards to make!
Amazon.com’s dvd deals today…
…The Todd calls this “Mauve Wednesday” deals…retailers just don’t want to wait until Black Friday this year. Frankly, if you’re getting dvd’s or bluray anywhere but Amazon, you’re losing money. I pre-ordered “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and a Wiggles dvd yesterday. I used my trial Amazon Prime, so the Wiggles dvd arrives today, shipped free. They also knocked $5.00 off the price…so that cost me $2.99. Pre-ordering Harry Potter knocked the price from $25.99 down to $9.99! Yow!
Here’s today’s specials:
:00am – 8:00am PST {Click on View Lightning Deal}
- The Tale of Despereaux – $5.00
8:00am – 12:00pm PST {Click on View Lightning Deal}
- Fast & Furious – $7.99
- Fast & Furious {Blu-Ray} – $9.99
12:00pm – 4:00pm PST {Click on View Lightning Deal}
- Horton Hears a Who – $5.00
- Baby Mama – $3.99
4:00pm – 8:00pm PST {Click on View Lightning Deal}
- A Christmas Carol – $4.99
8:00pm – 12:00am PST {Click on View Lightning Deal}
- Traitor – $3.99
- Nim’s Island – $5.00
Thanks, The Frugal Girls!
Free-Bee Movie Night!
Get a free Redbox DVD rental when you use the code DLLNS26. This code reportedly works everywhere. However, the beloved Freebie Bloggers urges you to try it soon, we’re not sure on expiration.
CVS Holiday Photo Deals!
The CVS Photo Center is offering 10 free-bee photo holiday cards with signup–just enter 10free for your code at checkout. Sneaky inside tip: be sure to send it to your closest CVS store, and shipping is free!
Custom Christmas ornaments for up to 50% off!
My favorite ornament is the one given to us the year I was pregnant with the twins…it’s just two little suckers with babies on them, but I crumble like a cheap muffin every time I put it on the tree. I was noodling around on the Personalization Mall today and found some really cute, personalized ornaments for up to 50% off!
This pretty crystal-style one is $11.95:
And the “First Christmas” ornament is $11.95, personalized as well!
You can also do personal caricatures of the entire family, also $11.95:
Like them? Click and shop!
Expecting? Join BabyCenter.com for free!
I found BabyCenter when The Todd and I were pregnant with the twins. They’d send me updates every week about how the babies were developing, what to expect next, etc. There were coupons, all kinds of resources, and a forum for moms of multiples where I made friends that I treasure and talk to this day. There’s groups of every kind to share your joy and excitement with. (And anxiety and stress, of course!) You expecting or know someone who is? BabyCenter’s about to become your new best friend. Just click on the cute belly-kissing baby at the top of the post. It’s all free and there for the taking!
New DVD Deals at Amazon.com Today…
New dvd deals from Amazon today:
Slumdog Millionaire–$7.99 
Vicky Christina Barcelona–$7.99
Quantum of Solace–$8.99
Nice stocking stuffers, eh? Go here for all the deals.
Free-Bee Stuff on Black Friday…
…The Freebie Blogger’s compiled an amazing list of all the free-bees stores are offering to lure you in…be sure to check in with her tomorrow for more updates!
Ace Hardware – Free Staple Gun and Screwdriver Set
Bealls Florida – Free Ornament
Costco – Free Cookbook
Dunkin Donuts – Free Coffee Sample at Mall Locations
Drugstores - CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens
GGP Malls – Free Tote Bag w/Goodies
Half Price Books – Free Tote Bag and $5 Gift Card
IKEA – Free Breakfast
JCPenney – Free Snow Globe & $10 off Coupon
McDonalds – Free Coffee (Chicagoland/NW Indiana Only)
Meijer – Free 22 Piece Cutlery Set
Office Depot – Free Software
Pep Boys – Free Peak Flashlight
Quick Chek – Free Medium Coffee For Cutomers
Sam’s Club - Free Breakfast
Sport Authority – Free Bonus Bucks Card Worth $10-$500
Staples – Free Remote, Calculator, Software & Batteries
Target – Free Reusable Tote Bag
Target – Free Medium Soda at Cafe
Black Friday’s Starting NOW on Amazon.com!
Amazon.com’s offering some screaming deals on dvd’s and bluray–some discounted as much as 85%. You’ll see new offers every few hours or so, so your window to grab them is fairly slim. Sneaky inside tip: be sure to sign up for your free-bee trial of Amazon Prime to get free 2 day shipping on your goodies! You can find the instructions here:
Here’s a couple of ideas from today:
Slumdog Millionaire: $7.99 
Taken: $8.99
Marley and Me: $9.99
Stop by and make your list…
Free-Bee Customized Photo Book!
Looks like I have a new reason to love Bonnie Hunt (Editor’s note: ever see her movie “Return To Me?” One of our favorites, so romantic!) Anyway, she’s offering a free-bee photo book through her talk show, courtesy of American Greetings Photoworks. You can order a FREE photo book from American Greetings Photoworks.com This is good for a FREE-Bee 20 page personalized cover book and it includes FREE standard shipping! Sneaky inside tip: this offer is only good for the first 25,000 to create their photobook and redeem the coupon code: BONNIE! The offer expires 12.7, but I doubt it’ll last that long.
Thanks, Thrifty Northwerst Mom!
Insanely good deal on the Nintendo DSi!
The Nintendo DSi Mario Bundle releases on November 27th, but if you pre-order before then on Amazon.com, you’ll pay $154.98! Sneaky inside tip: this includes Free Super Saver Shipping (or use your free Amazon Prime 2 day shipping). This price is available in either White or Cobalt Blue.
to order the Nintendo DSi Mario Bundle. This deal will likely go very quickly–the DSi alone retails for $170 right now.
- Mario Calculator
- Mario Clock
- WarioWare: Snapped!
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
- Dr. Mario Express
By the way, Thrifty Northwest Mom priced this system elsewhere and even the cheapest–with rebate cards–was a good $50.00 more.
The Oprah Store’s open for the Holidays…
…and don’t you look at me like that. Like I’m the only one who instantly scampers to the mailbox to wait for my “Oprah” magazine every month! All the cunning and adorable stuff Miss O tells us about can be had–usually at a discount–at the online store. Sneaky inside tip: orders of $75.00 or more ship free–use the code “oholiday” at checkout. In the clearance section, there were all kinds of cute shirts, yoga pants and workout gear for 50% off! Head here for the discounts! PS: Hit the stocking stuffers first…
Deals aplenty at Bath & Body Works!
Bring this printable coupon to Bath & Body Works by 12.24 to get a free item of your choice (up to a $13 value) with any $10 purchase. Sneaky inside tip: stop by on Black Friday in-store or online to get a VIP Bag with 10 products for $15.00 with any $40.00 purchase. Inside the VIP Bag you’ll find lotions, shower gels, lip care items and more. I’ve done this in the past to make up custom gift baskets!
Thanks, Coupon Cravings!
50% off at SeeHere through today ONLY…
Just a reminder, you’ve got through today only (11.23) to order from SeeHere for 50% off, site-wide. That’s 50% off any order of photo books and photo gifts plus free shipping at SeeHere excluding prints.
Some of the deals I thought showed promise included: the 24-page Mini Photo Book, only $2.50 shipped after the discount and the 20-page Soft-Bound Photo Book only $3.00 shipped! There’s also calendars, puzzles, mouse pads, onesies, and mugs. When you order, use code 2day at checkout.
Do your holiday shopping in your jammies…
Sister, I’m here for you when it comes to Black Friday. I will have a complete list by time of all the screaming deals at each store. But after my assigned radio appearances are done that morning, I will run home and hide. I’m a firm believer in shopping in my jammies at my computer, the way God intended!
If you’re like me, and if you haven’t signed up for Amazon Prime, do it now! You’ll get FREE 2 day shipping on all eligible orders. Amazon.com is offering a FREE one month trial and you can set up your account to auto-cancel the free trial after the trial period is over! Sneaky inside tip: to set this up, just sign up for the one month trial, click on the “Your Account” tab, then click on “Manage Prime Membership” and finally click on “More Order Actions”. After getting to this step, you should see a spot to select that says to not upgrade the Prime Membership automatically and your free trial will be set to end after the period is over.
I have to keep a list right by the computer to remind myself about cancellations–it’ll be nice not to have to worry about this one!
Thanks, It’s Hip2Save!
There’s a new offer from Restaurant.com!
Restaurant.com has a great new offer out–not only can you pick up the $25.00 restaurant gift certificates for $3.00–they’ll also send you a $15.00 ProFlowers credit with each purchase! There’s a pile of new restaurants out this week as well. Sneaky inside tip: be sure to enter “thanks” at checkout and hit “apply.”
$25.00 off at Sports Authority!
Great coupon from the Sports Authority for $25 off your purchase of $100 or more.
Sports Authority printable coupon
This coupon is valid until 11/25/2009. You can also use it online by entering TSALYHL at checkout.
Thanks, Coupon Dad!
Play Target’s Wheel O’ Prizes!
Frankly, it’s a little long, but you can play every day and win gift cards–I picked up a free medium soda (I know, I know) and then my babysitter popped on and won a $25.00 gift card! Coolness! Give it a try and see how you do! There’s supposed to be 1,570 gift card winners. There’s also a complete listing of Target’s Black Friday ad, and a bunch of 50% off toys on the first page. Good luck!
$5.00 off $50.00 at KMart
Print out this $5 off $50 coupon for Kmart! Kmart is a great place to pick up toys for Christmas, check out this Little Einsteins Laptop on sale for just $18.99 (reg. $29.99)!
If you’d rather shop online, use code KMART5OFF50. Toy order over $49 ship free!
Thanks, Seattle Moms Deal Finder!
50% off at “See Here”
Get 50% off site-wide at SeeHere today and tomorrow (11.22 & 23). Sneaky inside tip: you’ll also get free shipping on photo books and gifts, as well as on orders of 60 or more photo cards! Just use the promo code 2DAY at check-out.
There were a few of the half-priced items that looked wonderful to me:
-Mini Photo Book (24 pages): $2.50
-Onesie: $7.50
-Soft Bound Photo Book (20 pages): $3 (Mind you, these are usually around $15.00!)
-Wall Calendar (12 month): $10
Thanks, Coupon Cravings!
Haven’t ordered your free 50 photo holiday cards yet? The codes keep changing, but Freebies4Mom’s offer seems to hold through the 30th. http://freebies4mom.blogspot.com/2009/11/50-free-photocards-shipped-free-too.html
Got Something To Advertise?
This is interesting: if you’re trying to sell crafts, etc. for the Holidays, MySpace is offering a free-bee $50.00 advertising credit. There’s no obligation to continue, and it might be worth sending up a smoke signal to see who answers. Give it a try…
Black Friday at Costco
Costco will be giving away a free cookbook instores November 27th through 29th, while supplies last. Doors open at 9 AM. Click here to find a location near you.
Thanks, The Freebie Blogger!
Free-Bee Movie Night, Baby!
Get a free Blockbuster Express video rental when you use the code G29SA1. Expires 12 /3/09. Click here to find a location near you.
Thanks, The Freebie Blogger!
Holiday DVD’s on the Cheap!
One Cheap Chick has a great post on discounts on movies like “Up!” and “Snow White,” plus where to get new holiday releases like “Santa Buddies” for only $9.99! http://blogs.sltrib.com/cheap/index.php?p=6206&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
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The Ultimate Black Friday listing is up!
I went onto “A Full Cup” today to pull off some coupons and discovered they’ve got a massive Black Friday listing of nearly every store in the universe! It’s the most complete I’ve seen, and then there’s coupons for each store neatly laid out and ready for you to download! If you haven’t joined A Full Cup yet, you’re missing out on the easiest system for couponing ever. (Editor’s note: you know what a slacker I am. Even I can do this.) Click on Mr. Happy Red Box to get started!
More Toys R’ Us Deals Today…
…but you’ll find these on Toys R’ Us.com–
- Take 25% off ALL Playmobil Pirate Sets
- 25% off a huge selection of Melissa & Doug Toys
- 20% off Drum Sets, Keyboards, Guitars & more
Mind, these are good today (Saturday, 11.21) only. You’ll need to move quickly if you want them!
Thanks, Baby Cheapskate!
Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities
Can you feel the migraine creeping up over your cerebellum with the thought of trying to keep 300 nieces, nephews and cousins busy while you cook next Thursday? Here’s some free and nearly free ideas:
Amazon’s “Today Only” Deal is for a Deluxe Gingerbread House HERE
I found a great, free craft EBook the other day that you can download for several easy crafts and Thanksgiving decorations. Most can be made from stuff you already have around the house. However, if you need some extra supplies…there’s a 40% Off JoAnn’s printable coupon HERE. (Good through the 27th) Or, a Michael’s 40% Off printable coupon HERE that’s good through the 30th. Click on Mrs. Green Box below to download your free-bee craft book!
Thanks, Coupon Geek!
More Deals From Toys R’ Us Today…
You may have read my earlier post about Toys R’ Us and their doorbuster deals today and tomorrow (11.21-11.22) for their Pre-Thanksgiving sale–check here for Mr. Potato Head deals: http://thatwentwell.net/2009/11/19/more-black-friday-tid-bits-from-toys-r-us/
If you’ve got a Star Wars fiend in the house, add this to your list!
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Making Money For The Holidays
I stumbled across Unique Rewards last week and tried it out before posting it here. It’s an easy one to start up, and the surveys are quick–some of these site have 35 minute surveys to make 50 cents–not a good use of your time! I’ve been thinking a lot about what kind of return we’re getting on effort. If you have to spend an hour to make 50 cents on a survey…you’re actually losing money because that time could have been spent more profitably. I’m going to be focusing more with you in coming weeks on the best use of our most precious resource–time.
4 Books for 4 Bucks!
I’m a huge fan of books as gifts–there’s nothing like the pleasure of cracking open a nice fresh book that was picked especially for you! Quality Paperback Books is offering 4 books for a dollar each…and no tiresome automatic shipments. Pick what you want, nothing else will show up in the mail! This could knock another 4 people off your list and give you some affordable book options for the rest of the year!
Free-Bee Covey Book Summary!
One of my favorite books of all time–I’m a big believer in the Covey Theory of Abundance–that there is room for all of us to succeed. Pick upa summary for free! Click on Mr. Box!
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