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Coupons from WalletPop and my frugal friends at Savings.com.
Old Navy - Get 25% off all adult jeans – with no limit – today through Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010.
Kohl’s – There are three hot Kohl’s coupons will get you free shipping with a $50 purchase, and/or 15% off intimates, and/or get 15% off a purchase of $100 or more.
Tilly’s – Get 15% off orders of $75 or more through Sept. 6, 2010.
Kmart – Get 10% off all games and accessories at Kmart through Sept. 4, 2010.
Bliss – Get 15% off plus free shipping at Bliss through Sept. 30, 2010. Their body butter is to die for but very pricey.
Rubbermaid - Get 10% off orders of $25 or more at Rubbermaid through Dec. 31, 2010.
Stila Cosmetics – Get 20% on your first purchase at Stila Cosmetics through Dec. 31, 2010.
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Back to school – Vista Print is offering 10 freebies right now, many of which can be used as back to school supplies. Unclear how long the promotion lasts.
Restaurant.com – The latest Restaurant.com coupon code gets you 80% off! Expires Aug. 31, 2010.
Free sample – Get a free sample of Aveeno Nourish shampoo and condition for sharing a little info about yourself. Unclear when this offer ends.
Big sale at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic - Starting tomorrow through Sunday (Aug. 26-29) there is a big ol’ 30% off sale at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. You can feel good about spending, too, because 5% of what you buy goes to a charity of your choosing. I want a new sweater!
Free movie rental – Rent one movie from Blockbuster Express and get the second movie rental free. Expires today!
Check out all the coupons and deals on my WalletPop blog.
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These deals require coupons and/or mail-in rebates.
CVS - Highlights include free Blink Gel Tears Lubricating Eye Drops .34 oz, free Crest Pro Health Complete Rinse (16.9 oz), Paste (4 oz), or Floss (38.2 yds), Mitchum Deodorant for as little as $1, and Gillette Fusino ProGlide Razor for as little as $.97. Get the coupon match ups and read more CVS deals on BargainBriana.
Walgreens – Highlights include Ben N Jerry’s or Starbucks ice cream as low as $1.79 for two after coupons, Kettle Chips for $0.50 after coupon, and free Listerine Zero. Get the coupon match ups and read more Walgreens deals on CommonSenseWithMoney.
Rite Aid – Highlights include free ArthArrest Topical Analgesic Lotion, free Backaid (28-ct), and Chestal Honey Cough Syrup for $.99. Get the coupon match ups and read more Rite Aid deals on CouponCravings.
New to coupons? Check out my post on coupon clipping basics. If you want to take advantage of these deals, make sure to save the coupon inserts you receive in the mail or with your Sunday newspaper. Here’s a great suggestion for how to handle coupon organization.
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Gap – There is a hot 50% off coupon for the Gap through Groupon that you have to buy into today but can use through Nov. 19, 2010. What a great way to save on back to school clothes! Valid nationwide. Today only!
Jamba Juice – Coffee and tea smoothies are $1 each with this Jamba Juice coupon on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010. Today only!
Old Navy - Get 30% off your online purchase today, Aug. 19, 2010 using this Old Navy coupon code. Tomorrow the discount drops to 25% off, then the day after it falls to 20% off.
Enfamil – Get a free sample of Enfamil baby formula.
Check out all the coupons and deals on my WalletPop blog.
Forbes declared Groupon the fastest growing business anywhere and as a testament to Groupon’s success, there are many, many imitators. How’s a bargain hunter to keep track of all the incredible “social” coupons?
Enter Yipit.
This new site aggregates deals from Groupon, LivingSocial, Scoop St, HomeRun and about 90 other social deal sites. Who knew so many existed??? I’m so excited about what Yipit has to offer I’ve installed a widget in the Partners section of the right sidebar.
Yipit currently aggregates deals in seven major U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego and San Francisco. The site hopes to be in 30 markets by (more…)
CVS - There are six freebies at CVS this week. Wahoo! Highlights include free Crest or Oral B Health, free Sobe Lifewater 20 oz. or Gataorade 32 oz., free Pepsi 2 Liter, free Right Guard or Dry Idea, free Zegerid OTC 14 count and free Blink Tears Lubricating Drops .5 oz. Get the coupon match ups and read more CVS deals on BargainBriana.
Walgreens – Highligths include Puffs Facial Tissues for $.83, free Stride gum, free Pilot Frixion pens, and Colgate for $.99. Get the coupon match ups and read more Walgreens deals on CommonSenseWithMoney.
Rite Aid – Higlights include free AMO Complete Multi Purpose Solution, free Rolaids Soft Chews, and BIC Crystal Pens for $.25 each. Get the coupon match ups and read more Rite Aid deals on MoneySavingMom.
New to coupons? Check out my post on coupon clipping basics. If you want to take advantage of these deals, make sure to save the coupon inserts you receive in the mail or with your Sunday newspaper. Here’s a great suggestion for how to handle coupon organization.
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A roundup of coupons from Savings.com and my blog on WalletPop.
Vista Print - Get a ton of free back to school supplies through Vista Print. You pay for shipping only.
Swagbucks - Join Swagbucks by Sunday, August 15, 2010 and get a total of 70 swagbucks (30 for signing up plus 40 as a bonus)
Restaurant.com – Their latest restaurant discount is for 80% off!
Shoesteal.com - Get 15% off your entire purchase at Shoesteal.com. Expires January 31, 2011.
Winn-Dixie - If you live in the South, check out this awesome Winn-Dixie coupon on Tide and household cleaners.
Sally Beauty – Get 20% off your entire order at Sally Beauty Supply. Expires August 31, 2010.
Barneys NY – Get 20% off all full-priced denim at Barney’s New York. Expires August 28, 2010.
LinenSource – Get 10% off your purchase at LinenSource. Expires August 28, 2010.
Home Depot - Join Home Depot’s garden club and you’ll get gardening coupons and tips.
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I’m responding to reader comments as part of the $249 swag giveaway contest that posting only the weekly Ralphs deals is not enough. Many readers said they wanted links to more grocery and drugstore deals because they do not live near a Ralphs. So I’m expanding this weekly post to include links to deals and freebies at Safeway, Walgreens, CVS, and Target.
What other stores would you like me to link to? Comment and I will do my best to link to them as well.
Ralphs – Cathy at Chief Family Officer shared five great Ralphs grocery deals valid 8/11-8/18. Highlights include Kleenex tissue for as little as $.69, SoBe lifewater or Juice two for $.49, Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks for $.49 each when you buy two, and Powerade for $.39.
Safeway – Here is a list of the grocery deals at Safeway courtesy of Saving Cents with Sense. They are valid 8/11-8/18. Highlights include canteloupe for $.99 each, corn for $.20 each, and Cheerios for as little as $.49 a box.
CVS – I post each weeks CVS deals on Monday. They are good through 8/14.
Walgreens – Here are this week’s Walgreens deals. I’m going to post them with Monday’s CVS going forward.
Rite Aid – Here are the deals for Rite Aid this week, which will also join the Monday post with CVS and Walgreens deals going forward.
Target – This list has all the new Target coupons available this week, though no match ups with sale prices so your savings will vary.
Going forward, I’ll link to drugstore deals on Monday and grocery deals on Wednesday.This way the posts are timed with the beginning of the sales.
New to coupons? Check out my post on coupon clipping basics. If you want to take advantage of these deals, make sure to save the coupon inserts you receive in the mail or with your Sunday newspaper. Here’s a great suggestion for how to handle coupon organization.
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Cereal prices are going to be dramatically effected by droughts in Russia and small crops in Canada and Australia, according to SF Gate. So what’s a cereal loving person to do? Stock up now.
Strategy 1: Pay whatever price your favorite cereal is selling for during your next grocery trip. I am a firm believer in having a pantry and/or stashing food wherever you have space. Stocking up when prices are low is a great way to save. (If you keep food in unorthodox places, like under the bed, list your hiding places on the fridge so you don’t forget.)
Strategy 2: Buy whatever is on sale, regardless of whether it is one of your favorites. This is risky as you may well convince yourself not to eat it. Doubly risky if you have never tried the cereal before.
Strategy 3: Buy coupons from TheCouponMaster.com – you’ll pay about $.10 for a $1 off coupon – and use them before prices rise too much. Note the coupon’s expiration date while checking out. If your strategy is to hold the coupons until the cereal goes on sale, you may need a few weeks leeway.
Strategy 4: Read blogs that publish coupon matches for your local grocery and drugstore. A coupon match is when you use a coupon for an item that is on sale, maximizing your savings. For coupon matches check CommonSenseWithMoney, CouponCravings, and BargainBriana. You can also Google “Publix coupon matches” or whatever the store name is plus coupon matches. Coupon matching requires you to save each week’s coupon inserts and file them by name and date, such as Red Plum 8/7/10.
Strategy 5: Make your own cereal or granola, which takes a little time but often tastes better and has less sugar. Plus, you can get exactly the mixture of fruit and nuts that you want.
Strategy 6: Have eggs and fruit instead!
If you are a hard core couponer, paying more than $.50 per box of cereal is embarrassing. I met one frugal blogger who refused to pay more than $.25 per box! If you are a casual couponer, aim to pay less than $2 per box, or a little more for high-end brands like Kashi. Once you start tracking the prices of your favorite cereals, you will have a good idea when something is at a good price or not.
Thanks, Lynda!
Ill-fated McDonald's smoothie deal. Credit: bgottsab/Flickr
Restaurant.com – The latest Restaurant.com coupon code is for 80% off.
Borders - Get 33% off with this Borders coupon.
Jamba Juice and McDonalds - Jamba Juice is honoring McDonald’s smoothie coupons. Plus get this Jamba Juice coupon for $1 off.
Old Navy – get free shipping on a purchase of $50 or more, or 20% off kids clothes with these Old Navy coupon codes.
Boston’s Gourmet Pizza – Through August 13, 2010 kids eat free with any adult entree purchase.
Worst drugstore deals – Check my hit list for what to avoid at the drugstore.
Check out the latest coupons and deals this afternoon on my WalletPop blog.
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If you “like” the BargainBabe.com Facebook page, you probably already saw these deals that I shared over the weekend. If not, there’s no time like the present to become a fan!
Coupon clutch – Get 10% off your next order from CouponCluch.com with coupon code BlogHer10. Expires Dec. 31, 2010.
Free gum - Just got an awesome free sample in my BlogHer swag bag with coupon for free Extra dessert gum. Use coupon code 353637. Unclear how long this deal will last.
1800Flowers – Get 15% off at 1800flowers.com with coupon code BLOGHER. Expires Aug. 20, 2010.
Wooden puzzles – Get 35% off any one order at Little Apple Wooden Puzzles with coupon code BLOGHER10. Expires Oct. 15, 2010.
OpenSky – Get 25% off at OpenSky with coupon code Party25. Ongoing.
Hallmark – Get 20% off holiday cards from Hallmark.com with coupon code BLOGHER20. Expires Dec. 31, 2010.
Payless – Get $5 off $25 at Payless with coupon code 37544. Expires Sept. 6, 2010. Shoes!
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Bargain Briana shared these six deals that you can get by clipping coupons and combining them with this week’s CVS sale.
Portfolios – 8 for $1 (Limit 
Paper Mate Pens 10 pk. or Mechanical Pencils 5 ct. or Caliber #2 pencils 24 ct. – 2 for $1
Dulcolax Balance 8.3oz. – $9.99
Earn $9.99 Extra Bucks (Limit 1) plus use one of the following coupons:
Use $5 off 1 Dulcolax Balance 14 dose+ coupon from May 2010 All You Magazine (exp 9/30/2010)
Use $3 off 1 Dulcolax Balance coupon from 8/8/2010 Smart Source (SS) insert (exp 10/31/2010)
Use $4 off 1 Dulcolax Balance Bottle coupon from 5/16/2010 SS insert (exp 8/31/2010)
Use $1 off 1 Dulcolax Stool Softener coupon from 5/16/2010 SS insert (exp 8/31/2010)
Final Price after Extra Bucks: FREE + Overage
Schick Hydro 3 or 5 – $8.97
Earn $4 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
Use $5 off 1 coupon Schick Hydro Razor from 8/8/2010 SS insert (exp 9/30/2010)
Final Price after Extra Bucks: FREE
**Try Me Free Schick Hydro Razor
Coke 12 pk cans – 4/$13
Earn $3 Extra Bucks when you buy 4 (Limit 1)
Final Price after Extra Bucks: 4/$10
Lysol Healthy Touch – $9.99
Earn $5 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
Use the $3 off 1 Lysol No Touch Hand Soap System coupon from 7/11/2010 SS Insert (exp 8/8/2010)
Final Price after Extra Bucks: $1.99
Keep reading Bargain Briana’s CVS deals.
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My frugal friends at Savings.com shared these coupons with me this week.
Get $15 plus free shipping on orders of $75 or more at Smashbox. Expires August 17, 2010.
Get Save $22 on orders of $100 or more at Shoes.com. Expires August 31, 2010.
Get 20% off gifts of $29.99 or more at Cherry Moon Farms. Expires August 22, 2010.
Get $30 off orders of $150 or more at Nautica. Expires September, 30, 2010.
Get 20% on orders at MyJewelryBox. Expires August 31, 2010.
Coupon Mom Stephanie Nelson
Coupon secrets - I talked to CouponMom Stephanie Nelson, who shared her secret to getting 86% off her grocery bill. She’s a super saver!
Kids eat free - Kids under 12 eat free for the month of August at IHOP. One free kids meal per adult entree ordered.
Free trial gym - Get a 7-day free trial gym membership to Bally’s Total Fitness. Note, they will pitch you hard to join, but it’s not required.
Borders - Here is the latest Borders coupon for 33% off, plus a vacation contest to Italy, India, and Bali!
Free root beer float – Get a free root beer float with this A&W coupon, which requires a purchase.
Check out the latest coupons and deals this afternoon on my WalletPop blog.
The blue envelope coupon giant Valpak just released the results of a consumer survey on coupon use and frugality. They talked to 1,000 American consumers in May. Here are the most interesting findings:
Digital coupons are the next big thing. 91% said they have used an Internet coupon, compared to 65% two years ago. 77% have used the Internet to look for coupons in the past 6 months, up from 62 percent a year ago. Redemption of mobile coupons increased by 250% in one year (although I’m guessing mobile redemption was basically nonexistent a few years ago).
Coupon use is still growing. 46% said they search for coupons and discounts more often than in the past. “Couponing is expected to increase more than 150 percent between 2009 and 2014,” the survey says. Saving money extends to other areas of life, with consumers across all demographics searching for ways to save, comparing prices, and reading reviews.
Forget staycation, the new buzz word is valucation. People are tired of vacationing at home. 65% said they plan to spend money on travel, including trips abroad, in other American cities, and on cruises. But nearly everyone is watching their budget: 79 % plan to spend about the same or less this summer compared to last summer.Valpak is an authority on consumer savings.
Savings habits are sticky. 75% said they will keep looking for coupons and ways to save after the recession blows over.
About the survey. It was conducted by e-Rewards Market Research. Results are within 3.1 percentage points at the 95 percent confidence level. ValPak delivers coupons to almost 40 million households each month.
The results of this survey ring true for me. Most everyone I know is eager to find good coupons and is learning the basics of where to find coupons. Times certainly have changed from when us frugal folks were the only ones using coupons and waiting for sales!
What interests me is how Internet coupons are developing in response to demand and fraud. With newspaper circulation declining, fewer people are getting coupons through the mail so it makes sense that online coupons will fill the void. The Internet has dramatically altered many aspects of our economy. Do you think coupons will be effected, too?
