JCPenney Sale Saturay Dec 13th

6am - 1pm Door Buster Sale! Look Here to see the AD! They have over 250 doorbusters!

Can't make it early? Use this coupon for additional savings 3pm - midnight, use this coupon in store only. (save $10 off $50, $15 off $75, or $20 off $100).

With promo code DOOR, you will get free shipping for all online orders of $25.00 or more.

And earn 4% back when you shop through ebates.

Thanks Nickels-N-Dimes for sharing this deal!

Circuit City has Free Digital Frames

Circuit City has two (yeap two) digital frames for free after MIR right now.

Royal Travel Clock / Digital Frame - $19.99 (HERE)

On sale for $9.99

-$10.00 MIR

= FREE

Royal Carabiner Clip Digital Photo Frame - $19.99 (HERE)

On sale for $9.99

-$10.00 MIR

= FREE

For Extra savings shop through ebates (2% back) and have items shipping to the store nearest you for free.

Thanks to Nickles-N-Dimes!

KB Toys is Going Out Of Business

I heard announced this morning that KB Toys has filed bankruptcy and are going out of business. Liquidations sales have already begun. What does these mean for us the consumers. We'll if you haven't finished your Christmas shopping you might find a good deal or too, but honestly I don't expect to see any of those rock bottom prices until after Christmas. But after the holidays, I plan to get a big jump start on birthdays and Christmas for next year, and what better way than with a liquidation sale at the second largest toy store in the US.

They do have some sales items already listed on their site.

They are offering free shipping on orders over $100.

They are offering a free Mr. Potato Head when you spend $50 or more on Playskool or Tiger Electronics.

And don't forget to shop through Ebates, they give you $5 just for signing up and then you will earn 2% of your KB Toys order.

Aeropostale Coupon Code Today Only...

I have been needing a new jacket that wasn't dressy that I could wear everyday. So, this morning when I learned that Aeropostale is offering a one day coupon for $10 off Any outerwear, I just had to check out their deals.

This Hoodie is regularly $89.95

On sale for $34.95

Use Coupon Code Out10 to make it $24.95

To sweeten this deal, I shopped through ebates and will receive an additional 2% off back.

Aeropostale Online Sale Today Only

Aeropostale is having a one day only online sale today!

I was in their store on Saturday for their 50% off sale, and I can honestly say that these prices are even better than the 50% off.

To sweeten this deal, shop through ebates to get 2% back (they also give you $5 just for signing up), they are also offering Free Shipping on orders over $100

I will update with some of the great deals in a bit, I need to finish shopping!

Sweet Online Deal At Blair!

Blair.com has a coupon code available right now for a FREE umbrella and Matching Tote plus Free shipping with any order using coupon code QK2.
This coupon can be used in combination with the purchase of any item including their clearance selection. They have a large selection of $2.99 items.
To sweeten this deal, sign up for Ebates! Get $5 for signing up, then 5% of your total making this a really sweet deal.

Black Friday was a Bust

I am a bit dissapointed this year. My hubby was up sick most of the night so I didn't get out of the house until 9:oo this morning. I missed out on most of the big items that I wanted, well mainly the trampoline that was $140, so my shopping this morning was very limited.

This is all I managed to find worth buying this morning:
2 pj bottoms - $4 each
2 pr PJs - $4 each
2 Track Suits for hubby - $8 each
2 Littlest Pet Shops VIPS - $7 each
1 Fisher Price Walker to Wagon - $10

So needless to say, I still have the majority of my shopping to do. so keep checking back for lots of hot deals.

You can check out my updated Christmas Budget and List Here!

Limited Too B1G1F plus 30% and $5 shipping

For all of us with adorable little girls that just LOVE Limited Too here is a deal for you!

Right now online Limited Too has a B1G1F sale (entire stock, and I don't believe they have to be like items), even the WebKinz are included.

To make the deal sweeter use code 572 or 758 to get an additional 30% off.

Orders over $75 get $5 shipping!

And don't forget to log onto Ebates and then go to Limited Too to get an additional 4% back.

*For those of us that shop this store often now this deal is one of the best they ever have.

Edited to Add that clearance is included and they have several Webkinz on clearance.

Give Me GiveAways! 11/25

We all know how much I like give aways so I thought I would share with you all the Giveways that Stephanie is hosting a Confessions of a Coupon Junkie.

GiveAway #1 - $200 worth of misc. coupons, for those of you just getting started this is a great way to build up your coupon stash.....

GiveAway #2 - a pair of Lia Sophia earrings

GiveAway #3 - a slide from Lia Sophia

These are some great giveaways so go enter!

What a Wonderful Day to Start The Day!

The first thing I do everyday after logging on, is check my email. It is always so nice to get a little surprise when reading them. Today, I received this message:

"Congrats Deane, you have won the Personalized Novel by BookbyYou. The information they need is, your email address and your first and last name. They will be in contact with you as soon as I send them the info.Congrats again. Check out other great contest I have going on.

:)Happy Thanksgiving,Sassy"

I am so excited! Bailey is going to love this. She has just taken a true interest in readng for the pleasure of reading so I am hoping this will be a pleasant suprise for her, as I won't be telling her she is the Star of the book until she reads it.

Thanks Sassy for hosting such a wonderful giveaway!

This is another $30 gift that has cost me nothing! Yeah ME!!! Now if I can just win that shirt!

*Edited I received my gift certificate from BooksBy You and it was for $44.90! I was able to get the book, have it upgraded to add her picture and have it shipped to my home for free!

Black Friday Shopping!

I have to say that I shop Black Friday every year and am very surprised at the number of people who feel it is not worth the trouble. There are several reasons I shop Black Friday.
1. The Prices - have literately saved thousands
2. The kids are still asleep and aren't whinning to go with you - mine are often still asleep when I get home so it makes it easier to get things put up without them spying them.
3. I get the bulk of my shopping sone within a few hours.

I was going to write some tips to share with you but Thrifty Mama just posted hers and well, why reinvent the wheel? Check out her tips here!
I would add that a lot of retailers will also have their sales available online so read those flyiers carefully, it could save you a lot of stops since most of the sales go into effect at midnight on Thanksgiving.
When shopping online, shop through ebates. Not only do they give you $5 for signing up, they yu also get a % of all of your purchases.
Check for online coupons and codes. Many will have a free shipping online code available. So take the time to look for them. RetailMeNot.com is a great place to find them, I also run a general search before making a purchase.

Now I am also being asked how I know what is going on sale. Here are some of the awesome sites I am using to find the Black Friday Deal.

Wal-Mart Black Friday Ad Here

Hot Coupon World has always been my most reliable source! So far they have tons of ads up and I'm sure more will be added daily as they become available.

A Quick Trip to Target

I have been sorting and organizing coupons all weekend trying to get ready for my couponing class, when I found a stack of coupons that I had set aside to use and forgot about.

Well, one of the coupons was the $3/3 Johnson's Buddies

So, while on a quick trip to Target last night for alarm clocks for the kiddos, I snagged:
18 - Buddy Bars - $.97 each less coupon $-.03
So I used the $.54 overage towards the purchase of alarm clocks.

*Dana I saved plenty of coupons for you!

Just a note for those with Super Targets: Target has reactivated their AcherFarms Coffee Coupons for $1 and the $2 Steak Printable Coupons.
There are $.99 Archer Farm coffees in a variety of favors, I have been told they were good, but I honestly don't know since I don't drink coffee. But they will make nice little thank you gifts for teachers and such sitting in a cute mug for the dollar store.
And if you look for the small or individual steak packages, those $2 coupons could make for some really cheap steak. Just a thought, since there isn't a limit on how many you can print.

My Albertson's Haul 11/13

Well, I told you there were some deals to be had, but my shopping trip turned out much better than I had planned. Heres what I got!

5 - C&H 4lb Sugars Reg $2.49 Sale $1.67

used $.35 mfg q = $.62 each

4 - 12 pk Diet Cokes Reg. $4.99 Sale $4.00 B3G1

5 - 2lt Coke Products Reg. $1.89 Sale $1.25 B4G1

4 - Philadelphia Cream Cheese Reg. $2.49 Sale $1.85

used Free Coupon = FREE

12 - Keebler Sandies Cookies Reg. $3.99 Sale $1.50

used $1 mfg Peelie = $.50 each

6 - Frosted Flakes Reg. $3.49 Sale $1.74

used $1 printable = $.74 each

1 - Frosted Mini Wheat Reg. $3.99 Sale $1.84

used $1 printable = $.84

1 - Cheerios Reg. $3.19 Sale $1.59

used $1 mfg q = $.59

4 - 3pk Dial Soap Reg. $2.99 Sale $1.67

used $.75 store q & $.30 mfg q = $.02 each

10 - Loreal Vive Sham/Cond Reg. $5.29 Sale B1G1

used $1.50 store q & $1 mfg q = $.15 each

30 - Loreal Lip Glosses Reg. $7.99 Clearanced $1.99

used $2 mfg q = $(.01) each

1 - 64 oz Apple Juice $1.89

1 - Sunbeam Bread $2.59

1 - Gallon Milk $3.79

1 - Fiskar Scissors $.99

Total Value = $441.54

Total OOP = $42.90 (90% savings)

I was so excited to find the Lip Glosses, these will make great stocking stuffers and small gifts for friends. And for those of you in the Burleson area they do still have more.

Mail Call!

You see me post about free to sign up fors all the time, well, now you can see why. This is about 2 weeks worth of freebies I got in the mail. This does not include any of the giveaways I've won, this is strictly things that I provide my name and address for. * Remember to set up an email address strictly for this kinda of thing as you will get spam.

So what all is in this picture:
A razor valued at $10
An asortment of tampons and pads
Coffee
Snack bars
Cereal
Shampoo
Lotion
A baby bottle
A warm delight
A candle
And 2 packages of Nicorrette
Coupons

So are you asking yourself what is she going to do with all of this stuff?

Well, my mom asked for a Cooler with Wheels back a few months ago for Christmas, so being the ever thoughtful wonderful daughter that I am I am making her cooler into the gift basket of all gift baskets. You see, my mom is a very simple woman in her wants and generally when she ask for something it is very inexpensive.

So the nicorette, candle, razor, snack bars, cereal, and warm delight will all be added to her gift basket along with many other things that I have picked up for free or almost free couponing.

The tampons, pads, and shampoo samples all go in the drawer in my guest bath. And the coupons will go in my binder.

Clearace Alert - Albertson's DFW Area

It has been reported that select Loreal Lip Gloss products are being clearanced to $1.99! Use yofur $2 off coupon for free lip gloss!

CVS Black Friday Sale

Here are some of the highlights for the Black Friday sale that I found at HCW.

FREE AFTER ECBS
5 Hr. energy drink 2 pk. = $3.99 Get $3.99 ECB ( Limit 1 )
Aussie shampoo, conditioner, or styler = $2.99 Get $2.99 ECB ( Limit 2 )
10/12 PG Aussie product $1 off
Bic Soleil single razor w/2 cartridges & shower holder = $5.99 Get $5.99 ECB ( Limit 2 )
11/2 SS Bic Razor $3 off
Colgate total toothpaste = $2.99 Get $2.99 ECB ( Limit 2 )
11/02 SS $1/1 Colgate Total Advanced, Any 4 Oz.+ = $1.00 MM
Colgate Total Advanced, Any 4 Oz.+ $1.50/1 Welcome to Colgate-Palmolive: oral care, personal care, household care, fabric care and pet nutrition. = $1.50 MM
CoverGirl Smoothers liquid makeup = $7.99 Get $7.99 ECB ( Limit 1 )
10/12 PG $1 off any covergirl11/2 PG $1 off any covergirl
CoverGirl Smoothers pressed powder = $5.99 Get $5.99 ECB ( Limit 1 )
10/12 PG $1 off any cover girl11/2 PG $1 off any cover girl
Garnier Nutritioniste cleansing towelette 25ct = $5.99 Get $5.99 ECB ( Limit 1 )
11/9 RP Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser $1 off
Gatorade G2 20oz = $1.49 Get $1.49 ECB ( Limit 3 )
Hershey King size bars = $1 Get $1 ECB ( Limit 1 )
Johnsons Soft Lotion = = $5.69 Get $5.69 ECB ( Limit 1 )
11/2 RP Johnsons Baby Product $1 off
IP for $1 off Melt Away Stress or any Johnson's Body Product
L'Oreal Colour Juice sheer lip gloss = $6.99 Get $6.99 ECB ( Limit 2 )
IP for $1 off any L'Oreal product Register, go through one of the diagnostic surveys, at the end you should be able to get the coupon.
Magnavox Universal Remote or Philips headphones = $6.99 Get $6.99 ECB ( Limit 2 )
Maybelline Mineral Powder or Liquid Foundation $8.99 Get $8.99 ECB ( Limit 1 )
9/21 RP Maybelline Foundation $2 off10/26 RP Maybelline Foundation $3 off
Sally Hansen maximum growth plus nourishing nail color = $3.79 Get $3.79 ECB ( Limit 1 )
mq$1 off Sally Hansen nail treatment, color or lip (beauty book exp 12/31/08)

Giveaways Galore at ClassyMommy

Classy Mommy is hosting a ton of giveaways! Click the links below to sign up, you don't have to be a blogger, most end on November 14th so get busy.

Additionally on November 17th she will be hosting a Nintendo Wii Giveaway!

Suave $50 Beauty Bundle

Leapster 2 + Game

Tooth Tunes Toothbrush

I-Dog Dance and I-Dog ClipToys

Easy Bake Oven

Furreal Tumbles Roll-Over Pup

Russ Bright Beginnings Giggle Ball

Russ Seapals Critter

Sounds Tough Board Book

Playskool Busy Ball-Tivity Center

Pingu's South Pole Adventure and HIT Favorites DVDs

Kung Fu Panda DVD

Pediped Shoes

Holiday Robeez Shoes

My Christmas Budget

As part of my frugal lifestyle, I am determined to stay on a budget this year for Christmas, so I thought what better way to keep myself accountable than to post it here. I will update it as I add gifts. Hopefully, not only will this help keep me accountable, it will keep me from hiding something I bought only to find it in January!

My goal is to buy a large family gift from Santa and then only spend $200 on each child. I'm not sure if this will include their stocking stuffers (SS) or not at this point.

Chelsea - 15 yr old Girl

• SS - Almay Mascara (value $6.99) FREE

$0 Spent - $200 Remaining


Jered - 13 yr old Boy

$0 Spent - $200 Remaining


Bailey - 8 yr old Girl

• Camp Rock Moon Chair - $6.24
• Matching Camp Rock Ottoman - $4.98
• Journal - FREE Giveaway
• SS - Bath and Body Smell Good - $.99
• Webkinz Puppy - $6.99
• Lipgloss Set - Free
• 2 Sleep Pants - $4 each = $8
• Little Pet Shop VIP Bunny - $7
• Enchanted Castle Book = FREE Giveaway
• 6 Tubs of Floam = $6

$40.20 Spent - $159.80 Remaining

Hannah - 4 yr old Girl

• Pink and Purple Butterfly Chair - $7.28
• SS - Bath and Body Smell Good - $.99
• Felt Paper Doll playset ($26.99 Value) - FREE Giveaway
• WEbkinz Puppy - $6.99
• Ling Ling WonderPet - $4.99
• Little Pet Shop VIP Puppy = $7
• 2 pr Pajamas $4 each = $8

$35.25 Spent - $164.75 Remaining

Colt - 10 mos old Boy

• $25 Giftcard to be spent at Build a Bear and $5/25 coupon
• Fisher Price Walker to Wagon = $10

$10 Spent - $190 Remaining

Ebates Special Holiday Promotions!

Join Now and Receive a $10 Gift Card!

• $10 Target Gift Card
• $10 Circuit City Gift Card
• $10 iTunes Gift Card
• $10 Sephora Gift Card
• Or $5 cash

They have also double the cash back to several stores including:
Walmart
The Home Depot
Nordstrom
Macy's
Barnes & Nobles
Victoria Secrets
Disney
Gap
Overstock.com

So if you haven't already joined be sure to sign up now, even if you aren't planning on shopping today.
And before you do any shopping check to see if it is a store list at ebates to get money back on your shopping.

Free Santa Letters

Christmas will be here before you know it and my kids just love getting their letters from Santa. In the past, I have paid up to $15 for a letter from Santa to be sent to my children. Thanks to MoneySavingMethods, I have found a free letter from Santa.

Santa Claus, Indiana has a non profit organization called Santa's Elves, Inc which will provide these letters from Santa for free. Simply click here to go to the Santa Claus Museum site. In the left side menu, you will see a link for Santa Letters.