Track Santa’s Progress Tonight…
Don’t forget NORAD this Christmas Eve. Click here to track Santa’s every move on his big night. And in the meantime, you check out what’s going on in Santa’s village and play some games here.
Thanks, One Cheap Chick!
Restaurant.com has a last-minute $25.00 gift certificate for $2.00
Looking for a last-minute gift? You can buy and download a $25.00 gift certificate to someone’s favorite restaurant for only $2.00 today! Sneaky inside tip: enter Santa for the discount code and hit “apply.” Remember that each restaurant has their own guidelines on how these can be used.
30% off at Old Navy, plus gift cards with a 20% bonus!
There’s yet another 30% off a single item coupon for Old Navy–mind you, this expires tomorrow, 12.24–go HERE to print it off.
$5 off $25 coupon – Go to Old Navy Weekly & click on the Dec 20th gift. Before clicking on any arrows, click on the left side of the red ribbon on the outside of the gift.
Another great sale going on right now at Old Navy is that all of their gift cards are 20% off (up to $300) using the printable coupon HERE. This offer is available in stores only thru 12/24/09.
Free-Bee Movies From Amazon Video On Demand
Amazon.com wants you to try out their Video on Demand service by renting or buying a movie. Here’s a $4 credit to get started. That amount will cover the cost of most movie rentals (or two!) Sneaky inside tip: some of their movies, especially the family ones, start as low as .99 cents.
Thanks, One Cheap Chick!
Eat Free At IKEA
IKEA is trying lure after-Christmas shoppers with two free meal offers. From Saturday, December 26, 2009 to Sunday, January 3, 2010, there’s free breakfast before 11 a.m. Also, kids eat free from 11 a.m. to closing each of those days. For details, go here.
Thanks, One Cheap Chick!
Zhu Zhu Pets Still Available
Walmart’s promising that there will be Zhu Zhu Pets this morning starting at 7am at all Walmart stores for $8.00. Based on what I’ve seen on EBay, this is a dynamite price. Toys R’ Us also swears up and down that they’re restocking the little robotic fellas today and tomorrow, but no promises on how many per store. I’d call ahead first.
No new bargains today. I suck.
I’m sorry, we spent a very fufilling (and frostbitten) morning on a street corner ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge. Despite two layers of long underwear, half a pack of Sudafed for my cold and my Ugg boots, it took me ’till about 3pm to warm up. Just to completely shame me, a sweet man driving a delivery truck for a local foodbank drove up, took the coat and gloves he was wearing and put them in the donation pile. I am utterly humbled. Thank you all who contributed…so much.
PS: Killer bargains tomorrow and where to get last-minute Zhu Zhu pets!
Great Last Minute Gift Ideas
Gevalia Coffee offers three big fat boxes of their gourmet coffee and a nifty stainless steel travel mug for free–you just pay shipping and handling, $3.00! Just order here. It looks pretty and makes a great last-minute giftie.
If you’re looking for a big presentation, there’s the 2 big boxes of gourmet coffee from Gevalia and a KILLER 12 cup stainless steel programmable coffeemaker ($108.00 value) for only $14.95 with no further obligation.
Some last-minute toy coupons…
Here’s some printable coupons for those last-minute gifts:
$5.00 off Playskool Activity Ball
$5.00 off My Little Pony purchase of $20.00 or more
$5.00 off Playskool Busy Ball Popper Toy
$10.00 off Dinoroars Stompers toy
$10.00 off Playskool Musical Sit and Spin
$5.00 off Hasbro Star Wars toy purchase of $20.00 or more
$5.00 off Mr. Potato Head Spud Bud or Suitcase
$5.00 off Playskool Tumble and Whirl Top
$5.00 off Dinoroars Hatchlings toy
$10.00 off Playskool Dance Cam
It helps to support That Went Well if you click here to print your coupons. Sneaky inside tip: be sure to hit your back button and print these twice!
Now, we need to ask for YOUR help…
I’ve never seen a more generous group of people than the Budget Girlies. You’re the ones making up the gift baskets for the shelters, finding out who needs you in your neighborhood. To you, I say, bravo.
Here along the Wasatch Front, donations to the Salvation Army have dropped like a rock–30% at last count. Conversely, pleas for assistance have jumped 35% this year. The Salvation Army prides itself on being the last place to land when little families slip through the cracks.
Tuesday morning (12.22) we’ll be hosting “The Red Kettle Challenge” from 5am to 9am, doing our morning radio show live to raise $10,000.00 in financial and material donations for the Salvation Army’s family shelters. If you can stop by, we’ll be at the Maverick on 600 South and 200 West in Salt Lake City–you can drop off cash, swipe a debit or credit card, or donate warm coats, boots, gloves, underwear, hygiene items and TOYS in clean and good condition for these sweet families. (Editor’s note: it goes without saying that diapers, sizes 4, 5, and 6 are always desperately needed.)
If you’re out of the area or can’t make it down, you can donate to the Online Red Kettle here. There’s so many people working 3 or 4 jobs, struggling silently who would never dream of asking for help. The Salvation Army will make sure they’re not forgotten. Thank you!
Free-Bee Batteries From Staples
This is the last week to take advantage of the free batteries deal at Staples. Buy a 20pk of AA or AAA Duracell batteries for $12.99 and get $12.99 back on your rewards account! Details are HERE.
Thanks, Moms By Heart!
Hot new toy deals from Amazon today…
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Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid by Spin Master
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Fisher-Price Little People Spin ‘n Fly Airplane by Fisher-Price
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Scene It? Twilight Deluxe Edition by Scene It?
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Mattel Dora Links Doll by Fisher Price
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Barbie Twilight Edward Doll by Mattel
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Barbie Twilight Bella Doll by Mattel
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..and did you sign up for Amazon Prime? You can still get a free-bee month trial with free-bee 2 day shipping…meaning, you can still get it in time for Christmas! Yay, you!
“Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure” for $4.99!
Yet Another Facebook Free-Bee
International Delight is giving away coupons for free-bee pints of International Delight Creamer to the first 100,000 people to sign up on their Facebook page.
Restaurant savings!
If you’re purchasing gift cards or just need a place to collapse for lunch in between your shopping battle, there’s some great discounts to be had…
Bertucci’s: Save $5 when you spend $25 (expires 12.31)
Boston Market: Save $1 on an individual meal, save $2 when you spend $10, and save $4 when you spend $20 (expires 1.19)
Buca Di Beppo: Save $10 on a $20 food purchase (expires 1.3)
Mimi’s Café: Free dessert when you spend $10 (expires 12.27)
Ninety Nine Restaurant: Save $5 when you spend $25 (expires 12.24)
Rainforest Café: Save $10 on a $25 meal purchase (expires 12.31)
Thanks, Coupon Cravings!
Insanely good deals at Toys R’ Us!
There’s piles of $5.00 off coupons for diapers, wipes and formula. Children and infant’s outerwear are 50% off! Mind you, these are for Rewards members, but you can quickly sign up online on in the store. Coupon Dad has kindly provided the ad circular here. These deals are good through Thursday, 12.24.
One of the things I appreciate most about Toys R’ Us is their effort to focus on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. There’s a new study out from the CDC showing that a galactic one in 70 boys will be diagnosed on the Spectrum. The Autism Moms I know are goddesses–every one on them. There’s a special gift guide for these little sweeties here from Toys R’ Us.
$3.00 off on Rayovac Batteries!
Become a fan of Rayovac batteries on Facebook and they’ll email you a $3.00 off coupon! I’m pretty sure there’s not a household in North America that won’t be rooting around the house for these while putting stuff together on Christmas Eve.
Sneaky inside tip: It’s good on any 8pk of AA or AAA, 4pk of D or C or 2pk of 9V
Free-Bee Bagel Poppers at Einstein’s
Stop by Einstein Bros. with this printable coupon to get a free container of Bagel Poppers with any drink purchase. Check out the new Cranberry Orange Bagel Poppers or Cinnamon Sugar Bagel Poppers.
Thanks, Coupon Cravings!
30% off at Kohl’s for card holders
The Kohl’s code for 30% off is good December 15 through December 24th. This code is only for Kohl’s charge card customers. You can get the discount by entering the following codes at checkout.
CHRISTMAS30 = 30% off
New Amazon Toy Deals for Sunday…
Okay, seriously there is a bright side to the Recession–look at these prices! Go here for more of the best toy deals today, and do not forget–if you haven’t signed up for your free-bee month trial of Amazon Prime,you’ll get free 2 day shipping on all orders!
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon — The Movie Board Game by Cardinal Industries
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Wild Planet Hyper Dash [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] by Wild Planet
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LeapFrog Tag Junior book pal by LeapFrog
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Sorry by Hasbro
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Monopoly by Hasbro Games
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Winner! Winner!
Congratulations to Shelly Gaston, our winner this week for the $50.00 gift card to Target! Shelly, please inbox me your complete mailing address, and this little plastic fella is on his way!
Like E.L.F. cosmetics? Here’s another $5.00 to spend next time!
Make any ELF cosmetic purchase at Target, send your receipt HERE and you’ll get a $5.00 ELF.com coupon by mail.
Thanks Deal Seeking Mom!
Up to 65% off at The Children’s Place!
The Children’s Place isn’t messing around–today you’ll save an additional 50% off their already reduced prices. Sneaky inside tip: use THIS printable coupon and save an additional 15%!
Thanks, Moms By Heart!
Gap Jeans come with a gift card!
I’m certain that 99% of us have at least one person we’re shopping for who wants jeans. If you but a pair of regularly-priced men’s or women’s jeans at The Gap, you’ll get a $20.00 gift card with them! This deal is good through 12.24. You will then be able to use the gift card through 1.31.10. You can also receive a $10 Gap gift card when you buy GapKids or BabyGap jeans at regular price thru 12.24.
Need more photo calendars?
I have learned that bragging about giving the Nanas photo calendars of one’s adorable offspring ends up with chilly emails from other out-of-state relatives wondering why they’re not getting in on that action. Sigh. Fortunately, Photoworks is stepping up to the plate with a BOGO free photo calendar offer to finish my shopping and put me back in the will. Sign up here to get your calendars in time for Christmas.
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“Do It Herself” Workshop at Home Depot!
Let’s be realistic. The only way that bathroom’s getting redone is if we learn how to do it ourselves. Fortunately, the Home Depot offers free-bee workshops just for women. The next one is coming up on January 14, 2010. Be sure to register in advance! I went to the workshop on tiling and was thrilled with how achieveable remodeling can be…now, I just need the drywall workshop…
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Excellent offer from Snapfish today!
Best offer I’ve seen so far! New members of Snapfish will get a free photo collage mug, 50 free prints and a free set of photo cards when you sign up HERE!
Thanks, Moms By Heart!
20% off at Pottery Barn Kids
I’m forbidden to even enter Pottery Barn Kids because I am completely unable to control myself. If you’re made of sterner stuff than I, here’s a 20% off coupon for Pottery Barn Kids in stores for two days only – Saturday Dec 19th and Sunday Dec 20th. You can get 20% off one item, go HERE to print off your coupon.
Thanks, Thrifty Northwest Mom!
Insanely good diaper deals on Amazon.com!
Amazon.com’s offering free-bee 2 day shipping on diapers and wipes, and an additional 15% off sale prices when you sign up for a free month’s trial of Amazon Prime. Sneaky inside tip: it takes 2 seconds to sign up. At the end, click “do not auto-renew” and you don’t have to remember to cancel your free trial before it starts charging you.
Look at these insanely good deals!
Free-Bee Family Stuff This Weekend…
Lakeshore Learning will keep your kids busy this Saturday (12.19) with a free-bee snowman craft while you do some last-minute shopping. If you missed my earlier post, the nice folks over at Lakeshore sent the That Went Well girlies a special code to save $5.00 off any $25.00 purchase–enter coupon code VMB155 at checkout. Go here for your location.
Over at Michael’s, there’s a free-bee workshop for finishing touches on your gifts from 1-3pm. You can find your closest location here. I’ve noticed that all their frames and wrapping paper are 50% this week.
If you’re here along the Wasatch Front, there’s a workshop for the little ones to make gifts for Dad–you’ll need a membership to the Discovery Gateway or admission Saturday. Gifts for Dad – Soap 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM Santa’s hanging out downstairs, pictures will cost you–sittin’s for free. The full December schedule’s here.
$25.00 restaurant gift cards for $2.00!
Restaurant.com has their much-beloved 80% sale again–meaning that you can pick up a $25.00 gift certificate to your favorite restaurants for only $2.00! Sneaky inside tip: if you’re intending this as a gift, do keep in mind every restaurant has specific requirements, like spending an additional $10.00, etc. Just don’t want any awkward surprises with the check…
Pottery Barn Messenger Bag for $30.00 off!
I found out when I made the mistake of buying a backpack for a niece that “EVERYONE uses Messenger Bags now!” So, to save you the same terrible error in judgement, check out this great deal through Pottery Barn Teen. The Digital Speaker Messenger Bag is now only $14.99 (down from $55) with FREE shipping. This bag allows you to listen to your iPod through headphones or play your tunes out loud for friends through two built-in speakers. How cute! Click here for more details.
$10.00 off $30.00 at World Market!
Free-Bee doughnuts and gift tags from Krispy Kreme!
Update: apparently, no Utah locations of Krispy Kreme are participating in this offer. Sounds like some franchise owners will be getting coal in their stockings this year…
Buy a dozen donuts at Krispy Kreme by December 25 and get 12 free holiday gift tags. Okay, free gift tags are nice on their own, but there’s a free donut coupon on the back of each gift tag. Nice! The free donut coupons are valid the entire month of January. Be sure to check out this list of participating stores first to make sure your store has them.
Thanks, Coupon Cravings!
Victoria’s Secret-the gift that keeps on giving…if you know what I mean…
Joining the Pink Nation has scored me piles of free undies and all kinds of lovely coupons. Join now and they’ll give you $10.00 off a $50.00 puchase and a free tank with any purchase! Sneaky inside tip: one of my girlies at a loval VS store says they’re going to have amazing free-bees to clear stock after the holidays. Join now so you’re ready!
Another Facebook Free-Bee!
Facebook fans of iTunes can get a FREE 20-song iTunes music sampler from Starbucks. This features music from Sting, Moby, Iron & Wine, Metric, and more!
Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!
The Nielsen Panel is accepting new people!
Seriously, don’t waste this opportunity. You’re shopping like never before for the holidays. Sign up with Nielsen today and get paid or it! This is the Gold Standard of all the consumer options I can give you. I hear the form is shorter than when I applied (three times!) for it. Sign up here, good luck!
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Tired of fighting for that last 90% off sweater?
I love all the discount stores that offer obscenely good deals…but what I don’t like is the fact that you have to keep haunting them and sorting though piles of dross to get that one treasure. I just found “Beyond The Rack,” and it’s glorious! My girlie Steff turned me on to it when she picked up a Dolce & Gabana purse for 90% off!
Beyond the Rack is a private shopping club for designer brands at prices between 50% and 70% off retail. Beyond the Rack works with major brands to hold limited-time sales that are open exclusively to their members. By joining you’ll have access to the broadest range of the world’s top designer brands like Dolce & Gabana, Ed Hardy, and Cynthia Steffe. Once you’ve joined you’ll be notified by email in advance of each upcoming sale. In addition to shopping with Beyond the Rack, you can receive credits to use by joining, participating in sweepstakes and simply by inviting your friends to join the club.
Sooo, you’re still getting what you want, but you can sit at home and scroll through the goodies insteadof getting nailed in the ribs by the shopper next to you who wants that Reindeer sweater you’re holding. Clever, eh? You can sign up here, or just take a look. I haven’t gotten any spam with signing up for this so far, just the shopping updates as promised.
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New Bargains at Coupons.com!
OOOOO! Coupons.com has re-set some new coupons!
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$2.00 off Nivea body wash
$1.00 off 2 Wonka candy canes
$1.50 off Hormel Beef Roast
25% off any one item at Beall’s Stores
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$1.00 off Special K Blueberry cereal
$4.00 off Sudafed Triple Action
$5.00 off Enfagrow Premium Formula
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