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Halloween Freebies from Kraft, Hallmark, Hershey’s, and More!

Halloween is just a few weeks away. There are plenty of Halloween sales, deals, and freebies to be found. Those of you who look forward to celebrating the spookiest of holidays will want to check out some of these deals. Make your Halloween fun, and save money while doing it. Kraft Foods is giving away free JELL-O Halloween Brain Molds. It comes with an 8 page recipe brochure that has different brain mold recipe ideas for you to make this Halloween. To get this freebie, you need to go to the Kraft Foods page that mentions it, and put the … Continue reading →

Yummy Freebies

As restaurants start to feel the pinch of rising inflation and lower sales, they are looking for more aggressive ways to bring budget conscious customers through their doors. Through the use of coupons, fast food restaurants are offering free food as a way of grabbing our attention. Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs has a coupon circulating for a BOGO on hot dogs. It doesn’t say any other purchase is required. We can feed two kids for the price of one. The coupon expires December 31, 2008. Arby’s is offering a free roast beef sandwich with the purchase of a medium fry … Continue reading →

How to Order Appetizers

Knowing how to order appetizers at a restaurant can mean the difference between a small and a large bill. Here are some of my tips to help you make a decision about appetizers, and take advantage of restaurant deals for appetizers when you eat out. Most of the time, it is advisable to skip appetizers when you eat out. If you are having a full meal, chances are pretty good that you won’t leave hungry after your meal. Appetizers can add to the cost of your meal and have you throwing out the rest of your dinner meal when you … Continue reading →

What’s Happening at the Mall? Part 2

As I mentioned in my previous blog, Whats Happening at the Mall? the kids and I went to the mall Saturday. We had a lot of fun finding deals and a bunch of goodies we each wanted. I asked my eight year old daughter what she learned from this shopping trip and she said, “Always use coupons and you will get more.” I think I have a coupon queen in the making! My daughter had the most fun at Limited Too. She received $5 off her purchase because she brought in her report card and showed it to the associate. … Continue reading →

What’s Happening at the Mall?

This was a shopping weekend for our household. With coupons in hand, the kids and I trekked out to the mall, Saturday. It has been a while since we visited the mall, so we had lots of fun looking at all of the new fads. I had fun looking for clearance sales on summer stuff. I spent $53.67 and received $155 worth of goodies. I am going to share what I found with you and the discounts I used. You can use these to find some great deals at your mall. Victoria Secret was the first store I went to. … Continue reading →

Time to Stock Up on Candles

There is something about a room lit with candle light that says peace, love, and happiness. Candles create a mood and have a way of changing a room with a small flickering light. The moving flame calms people and sets the mood. They are, by far, my favorite way to decorate a room. So when candles go on sale, I stock up. Several candle companies are conducting clearance sales right now. This is the perfect time to get ready for the Fourth of July festivities. Many summer items are on sale. Red and white candles can also be set aside … Continue reading →

Fun With the Kids

On the weekends, around our house we always try to do something fun. It usually involves packing up the car and heading out to somewhere out of the ordinary. We just moved to Central Florida, so you can imagine the stuff there is to do around here. The problem is always, MONEY. How much can we spend this weekend and stay within the budget? Usually, it’s not very much so I search for fun stuff that is very inexpensive. The kids don’t care as long as they have fun. Museums are a fun way to stretch little ones minds and … Continue reading →

Technology Greets Couponing

Technology is catching up to our couponing world. America Online has teamed up with your favorite grocery store to add coupons to your store club card. Is this the coupon clipping of the new generation? The free AOL service is called Shortcuts.com. Instead of having to clip coupons, you can load them onto your store savings card. Take the card to the store, choose your groceries, and swipe your card when you arrive at the register. The computer will automatically take the coupon savings off the grocery bill before you pay. As a kid, I have fond memories of helping … Continue reading →

Treat Dad on Father’s Day

Father’s Day is the perfect time to surprise Dad with a special treat. What better way to make Dad happy then to fill his tummy with great food. Some of these specials can be used after Father’s Day as well. Start out Father’s Day with a free breakfast from McDonalds. They will be giving away free breakfasts to each Dad that is accompanied by a child on Father’s Day morning. TGI Fridays will be giving away free beer battered onion rings with the purchase of an entree, to visitors on Father’s Day. If you are lucky enough to have a … Continue reading →

Free Tools for Father’s Day

If your Dad is like mine, his favorite store is Home Depot. He has been caught drooling over the latest, coolest tool, on numerous occasions. Maybe there’s a tool to help complete that big project or maybe he uses them for work. Use these promotions, to surprise him, for a little less money on Father’s Day. Purchase $50 in Lowes gift cards and they will send you a free tool by mail. You have a choice of a 10 piece precision screwdriver set, 13 inch one speed fit screwdriver, or a two piece pliers set. You will need to print … Continue reading →