Take this printable coupon to Bath & Body Works to get a FREE Lip Item (up to a $12 value) with any purchase. Hurry, this coupon is only valid through 7/19. Thanks, Frugal Gail!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Bath & Body Works: Free Lip Item with Any Purchase
Free Chocolate Friday: Get Your Free Coupon!
IKEA: Free Breakfast is Back (Sat & Sun Only)
It’s been a couple of months, but IKEA is at it again, offering free breakfast this Saturday and Sunday (7/18 & 7/19) at IKEA stores nationwide. Offer includes one small breakfast and one small coffee. This breakfast offer is not valid at IKEA stores in Hicksville and Houston, as well as at IKEA Direct.
Read it Forward: Choose a Free Paperback Book!
Take advantage of the Read it Forward program from Random House to request a free copy of one of three brand new books. These include:
Something Missing by Matthew Dicks
The Crying Tree by Naseem Rakha
Where the River Ends by Charles Martin
Thanks, Mom Saves Money!
Free Sample: Playtex Sport (2 Links!)
This Weekend: Free Entrance to All National Parks
In June, the National Park Service announced three fee-free weekends at all 391 national parks this summer (of these, around 165 charge entrance fees). Well, pack up the kids in the car because this weekend (7/18-19) is one of those free weekends. Woo hoo! Have fun!
GONE: HOT: Bic Coupons Have Been Re-Set!

UPDATE: WOW! Those coupons went fast. All four were available late last night and all four have been maxed out this morning. Quick note that these do not show up at www.Coupons.com. It looks like BIC is simply using the technology from the company, Coupons.com, to make printable coupons available on their web site.
Mercedes at Common Sense with Money is such a rockstar. She just let me know that the BIC printable coupons have been re-set so grab them while you can to take advantage of the great deals at Staples that are good through Saturday. Here’s a quick look at the available coupons:
$1/1 BIC Ball Pen or Gel Product
$1/1 BIC Mark-It Permanent Markers
$.50/1 BIC Mechanical Pencil
$.50/1 BIC Wite-Out Product
Don’t forget too that the $1/1 coupon on the BIC Ball Pens will get you free pens at Staples this week. Woo hoo!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Marie Callender’s Coupons: B1G1 Entrée + Save 20% on Your Bill
Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery has released some great new printable coupons to help you save big on your next visit. These include:
-Get a free entrée when you purchase any entrée plus two beverages
-Take 20% off your total bill
These coupons expire 8/14. Thanks, Cha Ching Queen!
Coldplay: Free Album Download
Thanks to Carrie at Money Saving Methods for this tip that’s sure to please Coldplay fans. As a thank you, Coldplay has made available as a free download the entire album, Left Right Left Right Left, which includes one of my faves, “Viva La Vida.” Quick note that all of the songs are live versions recorded at a concert - actually made me enjoy it more!
Johnny Rockets: Free Hamburger with Entrée Purchase
Take this printable coupon to Johnny Rockets to get a FREE Hamburger when you purchase any entrée and soft drink. So it’s not a free milkshake this time, but still a pretty good deal if you like free food. Coupon expires 9/30. Click here to find a Johnny Rockets near you. Thanks, Shopping! The Musical.
Friday Night: All You Twitter Party
Have you heard? Not only has the web site for our favorite magazine gotten a whole new look (check it out at AllYou.com), but they’re hosting a Twitter Party on Friday night (7/17) from 9-10 p.m. ET to celebrate.
A few of my favorite bloggers will be there to give us the scoop on budget cooking, the best coupons and deals, and of course, frugal fashion. Naturally I’m talking about Erin at $5 Dinners, Andrea at Mommy Snacks and Dianna at The Budget Babe!
You can follow each of these ladies on Twitter at @5dollardinners, @mommysnacks and @budgetbabe. I’ll be there too, so follow me at @eringifford.
And of course, don’t forget to follow @allyou as well as Master of Ceremonies, Amy at Resourceful Mommy, who’ll be giving away great prizes like magazine subscriptions and gift cards. She’s on Twitter at @resourcefulmom. Check out her post from Monday with all the event details, including the hashtag for the evening - #allyou.
When I attend a Twitter Party I like to use TweetGrid to keep up with the chat and giveaways. Once you get to TweetGrid, just click on “Party” and then enter the party hashtag (#allyou), the party hosts and your Twitter username. Click “Join the Party” and you’re in!
Not on Twitter yet? Sign up at Twitter.com and then get started by following these 20 Frugal Moms to Follow on Twitter. See you on Friday evening! And be sure to check out the new AllYou.com – there may be a quiz! :)
Magazine Subscriptions: Shape for $1.49, Working Mother for $2.99 & More!
Deekins.com is running a Summer Magazine Subscription Sale and you can get one-year subscriptions to a bunch of magazines for very low prices. Here’s what you can get.
Backpacker: $3.99 (promo code: JUNBP)
Inc.: $3.49 (promo code: JUNIC)
Men’s Fitness: $3.49 (promo code: JUNUS)
Shape: $1.49 (promo code: BSXSHP)
Working Mother: $2.99 (promo code: MDSWM) ** Thanks, Baby Cheapskate!
Plus, don’t forget about the great magazine deals you can find on Amazon that I posted earlier this week.
Borders Coupon: Buy a Hard Cover Book, Get a Paperback Book Free!
Book lovers, take this printable coupon to Borders to get a free paperback book (up to $8 value) when you buy a hard cover book for $24.95 or more. Julia at Bargain Babe let me know it’s like getting a 24% discount and that this offer is for Borders Rewards Perks members only, but it’s free to join this program. Offer ends 7/19.
Free Sample: Vaseline Aloe Fresh Body Lotion
Last month, I posted about the free sample of Vaseline Aloe Fresh Body Lotion that was available to Costco members only. Well, now it’s available to anyone! No Costco membership ID is required to get this freebie. Thanks, Free Snatcher!
Want even more freebies? Sign up for Freefly’s or Shop 4 Freebies for loads of free samples.
Walgreens Coupon: Save $5 on $25 (Thurs & Fri Only)
Honey Baked Ham Co.: Buy One Sandwich, Get One Free!
Take this printable coupon to Honey Baked Ham Co. to get a free sandwich when you buy a whole or half sandwich. Offer expires 8/15. Quick note that this coupon is only valid in AZ, KS, KY, MO, MD, MN, OH, PA, VA and WI. Thanks, Bargain Briana!
Round-Up: Ice Cream Coupons & Freebies
Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? Well it’s no wonder that there are so many coupons and deals on ice cream lately. Take a look.
-If you’re a fan of Breyers ice cream or Klondike bars, you can get a $1/2 printable coupon here and a second $1/2 printable coupon here.
-Like Edy’s? Don’t forget that you have until 7/18 to get a single-serve cup at Target for just $.19 when you use this $1/1 printable coupon.
-From Blue Bunny, get a $1.50/1 printable coupon for a six-pack of Champ! Dessert Flavor Cones when you sign up for the iScream Team.
-Haagen-Daaz fans, get a $1/3 printable coupon here good toward single-serve cups.
-There’s also still time to get a free pint of Starbucks ice cream through Facebook (offer ends 7/19).
-Through 8/31, you can get buy-one-get-one-free sundaes every Monday at Ben & Jerry’s. No coupon required.
-Plus, don’t forget that Baskin-Robbins is giving away free soft serve cones to teens and young people ages 13-25 through Friday (7/17).
Do you see any more great ice cream deals this month? Let me know!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Kmart Coupon: Save $5 on $20 Toy Purchase
In addition to the printable coupon I posted yesterday to save $5 on any $50 clearance purchase at Kmart, Lissa at Saving Your Cents let me know about this great printable coupon to save $5 on any $20 toy purchase at Kmart. It’s good through 8/31.
Fandango: Buy One Movie Ticket, Get One Free
When you buy one movie ticket through Fandango, you get one movie ticket free. You must make your purchase with a Visa Signature card, but I had no problems using my standard Visa card. Limit one free movie ticket per Visa card per month. Check out what’s in theatres now at Moviefone. Thanks, My Good Cents!
Try Me Free: True North Nuts
On your next trip to Walmart or Target, be on the lookout for “Try Me Free” stickers attached to bags of True North Nuts. Use this $1/1 printable coupon to turn this free-after-rebate deal into a moneymaker! Thanks, Bargain Briana!
Staples Coupon: Save $5 on $20 Purchase
In case you didn’t get the coupon in your Staples ad to save $5 on a $20 purchase, Mercedes at Common Sense with Money has some good news to share with you!
You can now get a printable coupon on the Staples web site to save $5 on a $20 purchase as well. Check out my post from earlier this week on the hot back-to-school deals to be found this week at Staples. They'll be even sweeter with this new coupon! Offer expires 7/18.
Peet’s Coffee & Tea: Buy One Iced Beverage, Get One Free!
Take this printable coupon to any Peet’s Coffee & Tea by Friday (7/17) to get a free iced beverage with the purchase of any iced beverage. Click here to find a Peet’s near you. Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Kmart Coupon: Save $5 on $50 of Clearance Merchandise
If you head to Kmart this week, make sure to take along this printable coupon to save $5 on any clearance purchase of $50 or more. Laina at Abundant Food Savings let me know there’s a huge toy clearance sale going on right now, so this could be a good time to stock up for birthday parties, etc.
Freebies Round-Up: Splenda, GoodNites, Kotex & More!
Here are the best freebies I see around the web today. Enjoy!
Bodycology Hand & Body Lotion (Cherry Blossom or Raspberries & Cream): Free Sample
Fiber One Honey Clusters Cereal: Free Sample
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar: Free Sample
GoodNites Underpants: Free Sample
Ideal No Calorie Sweetener: Free Sample
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings: Free Sample
Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (Fiber-Enriched, Mocha or Hazelnut): Free Sample
Want even more freebies? Sign up for Freefly’s or Shop 4 Freebies for loads of free samples.
Give Blood & Get a Free Carton of Ice Cream (Northeast Only)
Friendly’s Ice Cream and the American Red Cross Northeast Division have teamed up to offer you one sweet deal. If you live in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont, as well as select counties in New York and Pennsylvania, and donate blood by 8/31, you’ll receive a coupon for a FREE Carton of Friendly’s Ice Cream. Coupon expires 9/30. Thanks, Cha-Ching on a Shoestring!
Sonic: Get a Limeade Sonic Chiller for $.99
Stop by any Sonic with this printable coupon to get a Limeade Sonic Chiller for just $.99 (the regular price is $2.49). Choose from Cherry Limeade, Strawberry Limeade or Classic Limeade. Looks seriously yummy to me. This coupon expires 10 days after it’s delivered and printed. Click here to find a Sonic near you.
Victoria’s Secret: Free Lip Gloss with Any Purchase
On your next trip to the mall, take this printable coupon to Victoria’s Secret to get a FREE Beauty Rush Lip Gloss with any in-store purchase. Choose from any one of 25 flavors. Thanks, Shopping! The Musical.
Get 5 Free Issues of O, The Oprah Magazine (New Link!)
In case you had trouble signing up to receive five free issues of O, The Oprah Magazine last week, try this new link to get your free issues. Thanks, Super Savings!
Buca di Beppo: Save $10 on $30 Purchase
On your next dinner at Buca di Beppo, take this printable coupon to save $10 when you spend $30 on a meal. Offer expires 7/21. Click here to find a Buca di Beppo near you.
Baskin-Robbins: Free Soft Serve Cone (Ages 13-25 Only)
Monday, July 13, 2009
Try Me Free: Tyson Skillet Creations
Pick up one Tyson Skillet Creations meal kit by 10/31 and get a full-price rebate (up to $4.99) when you send in this mail-in rebate form along with the UPC and original dated cash register receipt.
You can also get a $1/1 printable coupon to turn this offer into a moneymaker (as well as a free three-month trial subscription to Cooking Light!). Thanks, Freebies 4 Mom!
Tuesday: Free Baja Fish Taco at Long John Silver’s
Smokey Bones: Save $10 on Any $20 Purchase
Next time you eat out at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill, be sure to take along this printable coupon to save $10 when you spend $20 on a meal. Offer expires 7/21. Click here to find a Smokey Bones near you. Thanks, Frugal Coupon Living!
Walmart: Free Nestle Pure Life Water
On your next trip to Walmart, be sure to take along this $1/1 printable coupon to get a FREE six-pack of Nestle Pure Life Water, which is just $1. Thanks, Deal Squirrel.
Magazine Subscriptions: Get Real Simple for $5 & Redbook for $5.99
There haven’t been too many great free magazine offers over the last few months, so I was excited to see a few super-cheap magazine deals at Amazon (Thanks, Northern Cheapskate!)
Among the best are a one-year subscription to Real Simple for just $5 and a one-year subscription to Redbook for only $5.99. Here are the highlights:
Good Housekeeping: $7.97
Health: $9.95
Real Simple: $5
Redbook: $5.99
Seventeen (two-year): $10
Quick note that there were other good deals, like one-year subscriptions to Woman’s Day and Parents for $10 or less, but I’ve seen these come up as free offers. I’ve never seen any of the magazines above available as free one-year subscriptions (one or two have made a free issue or two available to new readers, but no more).
Wienerschnitzel: Free Chili Dog or Small Cone on Tuesday
Stop by Wienerschnitzel on Tuesday (7/14) between 5-8 p.m. for a FREE Original Chili Dog or a FREE Tastee-Freez Small Cone. Click here to find a Wienerschnitzel near you. Thanks, Good Deal Gal!
Target: Super-Cheap Frosted Mini Wheats, Old Spice, Secret & More!
Here are the best free and super-cheap deals I see at Target this week.
A-1 Steak Sauce: $2.99
Use $2/1 coupon from 6/14 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $.99
Degree for Women Fine Fragrance Body Mist or Deodorant: $3.29
Use $2/1 Target printable coupon
Use $1.25/1 coupon from 5/16 Red Plum insert
Final Price = $.04
Edy’s Ice Cream (single serve): $1.19
Use $1/1 Target printable coupon
Final Price = $.19
Eggo Bake Shop: $1.50
Use $1/1 printable coupon or $1/1 printable coupon
Final Price = $.50
Electrasol Quantum or Gelpacs: $3.49
Use $2.50/1 coupon from 7/12 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $.99
Frosted Bite-Size Mini Wheats: Buy 2 at $1.88 each
Use $1.50/2 printable coupon
Final Price = $1.13 per box
Old Spice Deodorant: $1.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/7 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $.99
Rayovac Batteries (2-4 ct): $1
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/21 Smart Source insert
Final Price = FREE
Secret Deodorant: $1.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 7/5 P&G insert
Final Price = $.99
Do you see any other great Target deals out there this week? I’d love to hear from you.
Free Coupon: Venom Energy Drink
Sign up to get a coupon for a FREE Venom Energy Drink, courtesy of the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. Try one of four flavors, including Killer Taipan (mango), Black Mamba, Mojave Rattler (low-carb) and Death Adder (fruit punch). Your coupon should arrive by mail within 4-6 weeks. Thanks, Budget Help$!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Free Mocha Mondays at McDonald’s
Stop by any participating McDonald’s for Free Mocha Mondays on 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 and 8/3 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to get a FREE 8 oz McCafe Mocha or 7 oz Iced Mocha. What a great way to kick off the week! Thanks, Frugal in Virginia!
Staples: Huge $1 Sale (Plus Free Bic Pens!)
Staples is having a HUGE $1 sale going on through Saturday, so you may want to pop in to score some huge deals. Plus, you’ll find a coupon on the front page of the ad to save $5 on any purchase of $20 or more. Sweet!
So, here’s what you can get for just a buck.
-Bic Velocity Ball Pens (5 pack)
Use this $1/1 printable coupon to get the pens for FREE.
-Bic Wite-Out (2 pack)
Use this $.50/1 printable coupon to get this for $.50.
-Mini-Stapler
-Scotch Magic Tape (850” roll)
-Sharpie Accent Highlighters (6 pack)
-Staples Photo Plus Gloss Paper (after $8.99 Easy Rebate)
-Staples Wedge Erasers (3 pack)
-Westcott Kids Scissors (2 pack)
There are also a couple of great one cent deals that are valid through Wednesday only. You can get an 8 pack of #2 yellow pencils and even a ream of Staples copy paper (after $3.68 Easy Rebate) for only one penny each.
You’ll also find loads of great buy-one-get-one-free deals on Crayola markers, notebooks, paper clips, highlighters, pens and more.
Rite Aid: What's Free this Week
Here are the best free and super-cheap deals I see at Rite Aid this week. New to couponing? Check out my Newcomer's Guide to Coupon Acronyms.
Plus, don't forget to use this Rite Aid coupon to save $5 when you spend $25 to make your savings even better this week.
Bounty Basic Paper Towel: Buy 2 for $1.29 (BOGO)
Use 2 $.50/1 coupons from 6/21 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $.15 each
Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Toothpaste: $2.69
Use $.50/1 coupon from 6/7 P&G insert
Receive $2.69 Single Check Rebate
Final Price = FREE plus possible overage
Dawn Dish Liquid: $.99
Use $.25/1 coupon from 7/5 P&G insert
Final Price = $.74 each
GE Reveal Light Bulbs: Buy 2 for $6
Use $2/2 coupon from 5/3 Smart Source insert
Receive $2 Single Check Rebate
Final Price = $1 each
Kotex Lightdays, Pads or Tampons: Buy 2 for $6
Use 2 $1/1 printable coupons
Receive $1 Single Check Rebate
Final Price = $1.50 each
Are there any other great Rite Aid deals out there this week? I'd love to hear from you!
Walgreens: What's Free this Week
Here are the best super-cheap deals I see at Walgreens (no freebies this week!). New to couponing? Check out my Newcomer's Guide to Coupon Acronyms.
Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer: $1.99
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Final Price = $.99
Colgate Total Toothpaste: $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 7/12 Smart Source insert
Receive $1 Register Reward
Final Price = $.99
Coppertone NutraShield Sun Care: Buy 2 at $11.49 each
Use 2 $5/1 printable coupons
Receive $10 Register Rewards
Final Price = $1.49 each
Reach Toothbrush: Buy 3 for $9
Use buy-one-get-one-free coupon from 4/26 Red Plum insert
Use $2/1 coupon from 6/21 Smart Source insert
Receive $3 Register Rewards
Final Price = $.33 each
Are there any other great Walgreens deals out there this week? I'd love to hear from you!
CVS: What's Free this Week
Here are the best free and super-cheap deals I see at CVS this week. New to couponing? Check out my Newcomer's Guide to Coupon Acronyms.
Air Wick Mini Fresh Matic Automatic Spray: $4.99
Use $4/1 printable coupon
Final Price = $.99
Caliber or CVS 1-Subject Notebook (70-80 sheets): $.99 (Sun-Tues)
Receive $.99 ECBs
Final Price = FREE
Caliber or CVS 3- or 5-Subject Notebook (120-180 sheets): $3.99 (Sun-Tues)
Receive $3 ECBs
Final Price = $.99
Caliber or CVS 12” Ruler: $.99 (Sun-Tues)
Receive $.99 ECBs
Final Price = FREE
Caliber or CVS School Glue (5 oz): $.99 (Sun-Tues)
Receive $.99 ECBs
Final Price = FREE
Caliber or It’s Academic 5” Scissors: $2.99 (Sun-Tues)
Receive $2.99 ECBs
Final Price = FREE
Gillette Fusion Razor: $7.99
Use $4/1 coupon from 6/7 P&G insert
Receive $4 ECBs
Final Price = FREE
Kotex Lightdays, Pads or Tampons: Buy 2 for $6
Use 2 $1/1 printable coupons
Receive $2 ECBs
Final Price = $1 each
Paper Mate Grip Pens (8 ct): $.99 (Sun-Tues)
Receive $.99 ECBs
Final Price = FREE
Photo Book (10 6x8 pages): $7.99
Receive $7.99 ECBs
Final Price = FREE
Portfolio (2 pocket): $.05 (Sun-Tues)
Tylenol Arthritis or 8-Hour (20-24 ct): $3.99
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Receive $3 ECBs
Final Price = FREE
Are there any other great CVS deals out there this week? I'd love to hear from you!









