Silly Bandz .99 cents at Walgreens

It seems like pretty much every Walgreens has all of their Silly Bandz for only .99 cents now. I guess they haven't been selling as good lately since most schools have banned them. But if your kids are into them these would make good Easter Basket fillers. I was able to buy my son the following ones : Spider Man, Iron Man and Toy Story all for only .99 cents each pack this past week.

3 Awesome Coupons Hurry!!!

These will be mailed to you which means no need for a printer or ink! Yay!!
Hurry before they disappear!!
Go here and search Health Care items for these 3 coupons:
Excedrin Migraine Free coupon up to $5.99 value
Excedrin Extra Strength Free coupon up to $5.99 value
Excedrin PM coupon for $3.50 off

This Seems About Perfect Right Now

Register any StarBucks gift cards that you have for these benefits:
•You get a free drink on your birthday.
•You become a member of My Starbucks Rewards.
•It protects your balance if your card is lost or stolen.
You can register your card here.

The more you come in to Starbucks, the more we’ll reward you.

We want to say “thanks” for coming into our stores and using a registered Starbucks Card. With My Starbucks Rewards, you'll earn 1 Star every time you pay with your Card. And as you collect Stars, you move up to bigger benefits.

Signing up is easy. If you’re already a Starbucks Card Rewards cardholder, you're in. If not, then all you need to do is register a Starbucks Card.

Welcome Level

Your rewards start from the moment you join by registering your Starbucks Card – and membership is free.


Free Birthday Beverage
All registered Starbucks Card holders get a handcrafted birthday beverage of their choice. My Starbucks Rewards will make you feel special all year long, but for this one day you’re extra special.


All registered Starbucks Card holders get a birthday beverage of their choice. My Starbucks Rewards will make you feel special all year long, but for this one day you’re extra special.
Green Level

Once you’ve earned 5 Stars, you advance to the Green level. All current Starbucks Card Reward members will automatically be enrolled at this level. You get all Welcome level rewards plus:


Free Select Syrups and Milk
Purchase any beverage on the menu with your registered Starbucks Card at a participating store and you can get select syrup and milk options on the house.


Complimentary syrup choices include Caramel (regular or sugar-free), Cinnamon Dolce (regular or sugar-free), Classic, Hazelnut (regular or sugar-free), Raspberry, Peppermint, Toffee Nut and Vanilla (regular or sugar-free). Syrups are subject to availability and exclude all seasonal or promotional beverages and syrups. Complementary milk choices include: Soy, Nonfat, 2% (our standard), Whole and Cream (breve, half-and-half). Offer subject to change.

Free Refill on Brewed Coffee or Tea
When you’re at Starbucks you feel at home. Paying with your registered Starbucks Card gets you a brewed or iced coffee or tea refill at no charge during your visit to a participating store.


You must use your registered Starbucks Card to purchase a hot or iced brewed coffee or tea and then present that same card for a refill during the same visit. Offer not valid on Pour Over, Starbucks Reserve™ or Clover® Brewed coffees, or at Drive Thru locations. Offer subject to change.

Free Beverage with Whole Bean Purchase
Get more coffee with your coffee. When you use your registered Starbucks Card to buy 1 lb of whole bean coffee at a participating store, we’ll give you a handcrafted Tall (12 fl oz) beverage of your choice.


You receive one complimentary 12 fl oz handcrafted beverage at time of purchase of one or more pounds of whole bean coffee. Offer not valid with Pour Over, Starbucks Reserve™ or Clover® Brewed coffees or Starbucks Reserve™ whole bean coffees. Offer subject to change.

Free Trial Offers
We'll make sure you're "in the know" when it comes to new products we're introducing in our coffeehouses.
Gold Level

Collect 30 Stars and you step up to the benefits of Gold level for one year. And another 30 keeps you Gold for the following year. As a special “thank you,” all registered Starbucks Gold cardholders will automatically start at this level – at no cost – when their current membership expires. You get all Welcome and Green level rewards plus:


Free Drink Every 15 Stars
We want to give you more of what you love. So at the Gold level, you get a free beverage with every 15 Stars you collect.

Personalized Gold Card
We'll send you a special Starbucks Card that recognizes you are one of our favorite customers.

Personalized Offers and Coupons
We want to make sure every experience you have at Starbucks is a great one. So we’ll send you special offers tailored just to the things you like to enjoy.

Be on the Lookout for Lots of Upcoming Contests!!

I will be starting to roll out my contests in the next few weeks. The way to enter them will be different. Your entry will not count if you do not leave an email address to get back in touch with you. This way hopefully I will not have to choose another winner like I have had to do 2 times so far (each time the person did not leave an email addy).


So stay tuned!!!

The Children's Place and Ebates

Again go through Ebates to make the most of this sale. You will get 3% cash back.


Here is my order:

fun striped mittens
item# - 00405495412909
18-24mos cobalt 1 $2.99 $2.99
$2.39
$2.39

fun striped hat
item# - 00405158916904
3t-4t new navy 1 $2.99 $2.99
$2.39
$2.39

fun striped mittens
item# - 00405495112908
18-24mos new navy 1 $2.99 $2.99
$2.39
$2.39

graphic fleece sweatshirt
item# - 00403692184186
5t black 1 $6.99 $6.99
$5.59
$5.59

irish graphic tee
item# - 00406523420187
4t parakeet 1 $4.99 $4.99
$3.99
$3.99

argyle socks
item# - 00404630419827
3-4years crimson 1 $1.99 $1.99
$1.59
$1.59

argyle socks
item# - 00404630319820
3-4years cobalt 1 $1.99 $1.99
$1.59
$1.59

retro hi-top sneaker
item# - 00404864566779
tddlr 11 black 1 $14.62 $14.62
$11.70
$11.70

sneaker
item# - 00404905766779
tddlr 11 black 1 $8.25 $8.25
$6.60
$6.60

sneaker
item# - 00404905664778
tddlr 10 black 1 $8.25 $8.25
$6.60
$6.60

You have received the following Discounts
Web Code applied to order: X3CHEAZZ12A (20% off) - $11.21
Subtotal: $44.83
Shipping (Standard): $5.00
Tax: $3.49
Total: $53.32

This works out to $5.33 each item which means I did not keep to my under $5. Also I don't include socks, hats and mittens in the $5 range those should be under $2. So I will say that the 2 socks go together and the 2 mittens and hat go together which brings my total to $7.62 each for 7 items. But remember there are 3 pairs of shoes in this order so it makes it a lot better. I try to never pay more than $10 for a pair of shoes. I also got $1.35 cash back on this order. Yes, it is not much but it does add up.

Make sure you go through Ebates to get 3% cash back and also use this code: X3CHEAZZ12A for 20% off your order.

I have some more items for next year and also some mittens for this year (I am thinking they will fit just fine). Not sure if he will be wearing all of these shoes in the coming months or if they will end up being for next winter or not. We will see.

Old Navy and Ebates

First thing make sure you go through Ebates first because you will get 8% cash back!! Remember Ebates is free to use and free to join! You will also get a sign up bonus if you use this link.

Then if you haven't already prior to paying for your items in your shopping cart sign up for Old Navy emails because they will immediately send you a welcome email with a code for $10 off. Again make sure you still go through your Ebates link to get the 8% back. I got $3.36 cash back from going through Ebates with this order.

Old Navy has free shipping with orders of $50 or more. Even if you order is $50 prior to your $10 off code it will still be free!

Here is my order (this is for next winter):


Hooded Hockey-Graphic Tees f
Robbie Red 5T 9.99 1 9.99


Snow-Sports Graphic Tees for
Goodnight Nora 3T 4.99 1 4.99


Waffle-Knit Tees for Baby
Ink Blue 5T 3.00 1 3.00


Waffle-Knit Tees for Baby
Sweet Leaf 5T 3.00 1 3.00


Waffle-Knit Tees for Baby
Shady Lady 5T 3.00 1 3.00


Waffle-Knit Tees for Baby
Ink Blue 5T 3.00 1 3.00


Multi-Striped Tees for Baby
Bear Hug 5T 3.00 1 3.00


Multi-Striped Tees for Baby
House Of Blues 5T 3.00 1 3.00


Sueded Jersey Tees for Baby
Black Jack 5T 3.00 1 3.00


Sueded Jersey Tees for Baby
Ink Blue 5T 3.00 1 3.00


Sueded Jersey Tees for Baby
Robbie Red 5T 3.00 1 3.00


Micro Performance Fleece Pan
Bear Hug 5T 5.00 1 5.00


Micro Performance Fleece Pan
Sweet Leaf 5T 5.00 1 5.00



Order Subtotal: 51.98
Promotions: -10.00
Shipping & Handling: Free
Tax: 2.93
Order Total: $44.91


This works out to $3.46 each item! I try my hardest to keep each piece under $5 and I succeeded. I will also get 8% back on this purchase. I just recently (ie. a few months ago max.) signed up for Ebates and prior to this order I have $20.31 in my account!!

Merry Christmas!

Wow, this is Sad

I had to choose another winner since the first one did not ever get back to me.

The new winner is Linda P.

I already contacted her and she will soon have her package with the yummy Chex mix.

Free Rental from Blockbuster Express

Use code : thanku for a free 1 night rental at any Blockbuster Express kiosk. You can also reserve your movie online using that code.





**Still have not heard back from the winner! Please get in touch with me asap!!!

Keep Clear From Ing Direct Bank

I just want to let all of my readers know to stay far, far away from this bank. If you were unfortunate like myself and decided to do the deal they had for black Friday then you already more than likely know that the future holds many, many unpleasant surprises. Like not being able to take any of your money out that you put in your account. Apparently, they think it is just fine and dandy to take your money out of another unrelated account to fund your new account with them but then they refuse to let you use your debit card that they sent you for this new account.

I have had nothing but hassle and hassle from them since I signed up with them. It is to the point where I am actually getting an attorney so I can get my money out of my account. Yes, it is that bad.


So please do yourself a favor and stay as far away from this horrible bank as you can.

And the Winner is................

Linda P.


You have 72 hours to get back in touch with me or else I will have to choose another winner.


I will need your name, email address, mailing address and phone number. You can go ahead and leave a comment on this post with that info if you want (don't worry I will not publish the comment!!).





I plan to have a few different giveaways after the holidays are over so be sure to keep checking back!

Crafts

If you have some time off this holiday season with the kiddies here are some free crafts to do.

Jewelry Always Makes a Nice Gift

Looking for a last minute gift? This looks like a good deal to me.

UPromise

I have been using Upromise since my son was born and it is so very easy to use. Certain store programs you can connect to your Upromise account (exa. cvs extra care card). Also certain items you buy when using your store cards or debit/credit cards you will get $ put in your Upromise account. It isn't a lot of money but it does add up. I figure since I started when my son was a baby that I might actually have not a bad amount when it comes time for him to go to college. It will at least help with the costs of books!

Contest Reminder!

Don't forget to enter my contest here. Low entries so you have a decent shot at winning!

2 Freebies!! Hurry Before They are Gone!!!

Free Coupon for a free Yoplait Yogurt here.

Free Coupon for a free bottle of Excedrin here.

Hurry!! Free 1 Year Subscription!!!

Not sure how long this will last. Go here and fill out the very short survey and in return you will get a free 1 year subscription to Ebony Magazine. Even if you don't think you will like this magazine it is a good idea to get it anyways. You have to remember lots of times there will be coupons etc. in the magazine for free items or close to free items. Also great to take with you when you go to the laundry mat or the doctor's office!

Remember various magazines had that wonderful $5 off purchase of $5 at Hallmark recently. That is why it is always a good idea to grab all the free subscriptions that you can!





**Also don't forget to enter my contest. See previous posts for details.

3 Redbox Rentals for $1!!!

Go here to Groupon and get 3 Redbox rentals for $1.

The Fine Print
Expires Mar 10, 2011
Limit 1 purchase/person-may use as own or as gift. Valid at US kiosks for 1st night rental only. Not valid for video game or Blu-ray. Code usage subject to standard Redbox terms & conditions. Card will be charged if rental is not returned by 9pm next day.
See the rules that apply to all deals.
Highlights
•Three one-night rentals
•Nearly 25,000 kiosks
•Up to 200 new releases
•Rent & return at any location

SeeHere.com 60 Photo Cards for Less than $6 Shipped!

Here is my order:


Item Production Time Quantity Unit Price Price
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 ( edit | remove ) 3 days 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Shipping Subtotal $ 0.00


Mail Order1 StandardPlease allow 7 business days once produced3 2-DayPlease allow 2 business days once produced4 OvernightPlease allow 1 business day once produced

Promotional codes are case sensitive and may only be used once per order

Promotional code (50cards) accepted. Your discount is reflected below

Retail Pickup
Only available for 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10 print orders. Promo codes are not available for retail pickup orders.

Products $ 29.40
Shipping and Handling $ 0.00
DIscount -$ 24.50
Subtotal (Pre-Tax) $ 4.90

Use code 50cards but get 60 cards to qualify for free next day shipping! Less than $6bucks shipped!!

www.seehere.com



Item Quantity Unit Price Price
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Photo Card, 4x8 5 $ 0.49 $ 2.45
Shipping Subtotal $ 0.00


Products $ 29.40
Shipping and Handling $ 0.00
DIscount -$ 24.50
Subtotal (Pre-Tax) $ 4.90
Tax $ 0.34
Total $ 5.24

Shrek Forever After /Hostess Snacks Rebate

Shrek DVD Rebate - Get $4 rebate when you buy the dvd plus 2 packs of family size Hostess products. Go here to print out the rebate.



Don't forget to enter my contest here.

A Giveaway for My Readers!!

The holidays are upon us and one thing that I know a lot of us likes to make as a special treat is Chex Mix Party Mix. Nowadays you can actually buy it premade but I always thought it tastes better when you make it yourself.

One person will receive the following:
1 Box of Rice Chex
A Measuring Cup Set
and a Chex Party Mix tote bag.

I personally love this cereal my favorite happens to be the Wheat Chex but I like all of the flavors that I have tried. This is another cereal that I feel good about feeding my son with since it is not loaded with sugar like some cereals are. Also did you know that they have some gluten free kinds? Including : Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Honey Nut Chex (which sounds very yummy!!), Chocolate Chex and Cinnamon Chex. On their website they actually have a section of gluten free recipes using Chex Mix.


If you happen to shop at Walmart be sure to look for some recipe cards for Chex Mix recipes including: Chex Lemon Buddies,Chex Apple Pie Snack Mix and Tex Chex Party Mix.

**If you are following a gluten free diet you might want to check out this website : Live Gluten Freely. It looks like it is loaded with info and recipes. They have a recipe for Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars which I am going to have to try. I have a whole bunch of cans of pumpkin that I need to find something to do with!

Here is how to win (1 entry for each of the following - a total of 7 entries!!):

1 - Leave a comment with a recipe for your version of Chex Party Mix or any other recipe involving Chex Mix. Leave your email addy so I know how to get in touch with you.

2- Follow me here on blogger.com (look at the top of the screen in the blue area it says follow click on that). Make sure to comment letting me know that you did with your email addy.

3- Friend me on Facebook. Leave me a comment on here letting me know you did and leave an email addy and your facebook name.

4- Follow me on Twitter. Again leave me a comment letting me know you did with your email addy and twitter name.

5- Join me here on swagbucks through this link. Comment letting me know you did with your email addy.

6- Join me here on CashCrate through this link. Again leave a comment and your email addy letting me know that you joined.


7- Join me here on Inbox Dollars through this link. Again leave a comment and your email addy letting me know that you joined.


Remember you must leave a comment if you do any of the above (2-7) to let me know and you have to leave an email addy so I can get in touch with you if you win. I won't publish any of the comments so you don't have to worry about spammers getting a hold of your email addresses.

I will announce the winner on Monday the 20th of this month. I will post it on my blog, facebook and twitter. I will also email the winner. They will have 48 hours to get in touch with me before I announce another winner.


This giveaway was sponsored by MyBlogSpark and General Mills.

B1G3F Zhu Zhu Pets at CVS This Week

Zhu Zhu Pets (hamster things) are on sale bogo this week and CVS has a coupon that you get 1 free when you buy 2. So that means 4 Zhu Zhu Pets for the price of 1!!





The majority of people are having no issues at all when buying these. But some people are having issues with the sale and coupon.

I went today and bought them and had some issues with using the coupon with the sale but in the end I did get them for the 4 for 1 price.

I bought the following:

(4) Zhu Zhu Pets $9.88 each = $39.52 minus bogo = $19.76
(3) Scott Toilet Paper 12 pks $6.99 each = $20.97
(1) Scott 6pk Paper Towels $4.99

Total before tax and ecbs/coupons = $45.72 or $65.48 if you don't take off the bogo

Ecbs and coupons used:
-$9.88 B2G1F Zhu Zhu Pet coupon
-$5 off $15 CVS coupon
-$6.99 ecb
-$4.99 ecb
-$7.95 ecb
-$7.98 ecb

New total after coupons/ecbs and tax = $5.09






I received a coupon for $15 off Shrek Forever After DVD that I might wait to purchase until next week when the dvd will be on sale and I will only have to pay $1.99 plus tax for it instead of $4.99 plus tax this week. Not sure though. Kind of nervous to wait that long. Would hate to not be able to find one then.

Shrek DVD Rebate - Get $4 rebate when you buy the dvd plus 2 packs of family size Hostess products. Go here to print out the rebate.



Print your coupon here for Zhu Zhu Pets.

2 Free Bottles of Excedrin!!!!

Not sure how long this will last so I would hurry on this!

Go here and click on each of the free offer click for details. Then fill out your mailing address and you will get a coupon (for each offer you click on) for a free bottle of Excedrin.

The choices are for Excedrin Migrane and Excedrin Extra Strength.


These will come in handy since I always seem to have some sort of headache.


Make sure to keep checking my blog I am going to be having a contest very shortly!!!

I Got Loads of Goodies this Week

So many of my orders came in this week already.

I received the following items from Amazon:

Lost Complete Series (oh how I had wanted this so badly! I splurged and bought it when it was $99)

Lord of the Rings Parts 2 and 3 (finally will get to see these, have only seen the 1st)

Office Space and Ice Age the Meltdown (Office Space is such a great movie!)

Harry Potter 1-6 DVD set (this will be fun to watch with my son)

Coby4GB MP3 Player (will fiddle around with it this weekend and let you know)


Then I already got my Children's Place order.

I am sure my neighbors think I am insane with UPS and FedEx coming so many times this week. And I still have more on the way!

After the holidays die down some I am going on a spending freeze. It has just been so hard with so many good deals lately!