Savvy Mom Finds

Free Betty Crocker Birthday Parties eBook

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Do you have a birthday party coming up soon? Go here to check out the Betty Crocker Birthday Parties eBook for inspiration. It's 96 pages of ideas including cakes for kids and adults, appetizers, party main dishes, sides, and drinks.

Save 50% at Restaurant.com

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000

A new month means new inventory at Restaurant.com; the gift certificates for your favorite restaurants have been restocked. With the 50%-off sale, you'll pay only $5 for a $25 gift certificate -- not as great as the 80%-off sale we saw at the end of December, but you'll have a better choice of restaurants. Click thru the link and use code FIFTY to save: Take 50% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Cert. orders and browse NEW Inventory! Use code FIFTY and Pay $5 thru 01/05/10.

Snapfish: 50 Prints for 50 Pennies + FREE Gift & 50 FREE Prints to New Customers

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:00:00 +0000

If you're looking to get your Christmas photos developed, Snapfish has a great deal for you this week: 50 Prints for 50 Pennies! Use Code NEWYEARS50 at checkout by Jan 7.

Also, be sure to checkout the winter clearance items. My favorites are the flip books starting at only $2.99 and the photo ornaments (get ready for next Christmas!) starting at only $5.99. Click thru the link and use the coupon code to save: 40% Off Snapfish Winter Clearance Sale with coupon WINTER40 until 1/16/09

If you're new to Snapfish, new customers always receive their first 50 prints free PLUS right now, you'll get the free photo gift of the day! Join now to get your free Gift of the Day by HP Snapfish thru January 31.

Nursery Deals at Amazon: 10-Piece Baby Bedding Sets Starting at $40

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Are you getting ready to set up a nursery? For a limited time at Amazon, you can get 60% off SoHo Designs baby bedding sets.There are boy, girl, and gender-neutral 10-piece sets starting at only $40.00 for an entire room! The cute Monkey Savannahdesign pictured above is only $69.99. Each set includes

1 Crib Quilt
1 Crib Bumper
1 Fitted Sheet
1 Crib Skirt (Dust Ruffle)
1 Diaper Stacker
2 Window Valances
1 Toy Bag
1 Baby Pillow
1 Baby Bib

There's also a special promotion available when you spend $50 in Home and Garden products in a single purchase from a single seller: you can get your choice of a 1-year subscription to GQ, SELF, Conde Nast Traveler or Architectural Digest included with your purchase (a $10 subscription value). Go herefor more details.

Fitness Magazine Deals for the New Year from $2.99

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Tanga has some great deals on fitness magazines to help jump-start your motivation for the New Year. You'll find

Shape for $2.99 per year with code 8249
Weight Watchers for $2.99 per year with code ac98
Muscle & Fitness for $2.99 per year with code ba19
Men's Fitness for $3.99 per year with code 000f

For each magazine, you can choose to subscribe up to 3 years at the listed annual rate. Enjoy!

Free Trial of Amazon Prime: Unlimited FREE 2-Day Shipping for One Month

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Right now, Amazon is offering a free one-month trial of Amazon Prime.When you sign up, you'll get unlimited free 2-day shipping with no minimum purchase requirement on items designated as Amazon Prime-eligible (most items sold directly by Amazon). There's no obligation -- just be sure to cancel anytime before the free trial is over to avoid the $79 annual fee.

Blockbuster Express Free Rental Code

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:00:00 +0000

If you're lucky enough to have a Blockbuster Express kiosk near you (we have one in our Publix store), here's a new code for a FREE one-night movie rental.

GT9SA expires February 28, 2010

The code can be used once per credit card. Remember to return your movies by 9 pm the next day to avoid the $1 late charge. Go here to find a Blockbuster Express Kiosk near you.

3 FREE Atkins Bars!

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:50:00 +0000

Ready to tackle that New Year's diet? Register for the Atkins Community for helpful online tools plus a little moral support, and you'll get a FREE Atkins Kit including a Quick-Start Guide, Atkins Carb Counter, and 3 Atkins Bars. Limit one offer per household. Go here to get started.

Disney Movie Rewards: 50 FREE Points

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Disney Movie Rewards wishes you a Happy New Year with 50 FREE bonus points. To get yours, enter code CELEBRATE before January 31, 2010.

Thanks to Kellie at Crazy Clippers for the heads up!

Olay Regenerist $15 Rebate = Moneymaker on Cleansers!

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:30:00 +0000

There's a new rebate for Olay Regenerist products. Purchase 2 Olay Regenerist facial moisturizers, facial treatments, and/or facial cleansers by January 24, 2010, and you can get $15 back by mail. Go here to download the official rebate form.

Right now, the cheapest qualifying item appears to be the Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Cleanser. Target has these for $5.99 each. If you have the following coupons, you'll be able to save $2 on your purchase:

12-13-09 RP $1/1 Any Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser
12-27-09 PG $1/1 Any Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser

Total out-of-pocket for two cleansers = $5.99 + $5.99 - $2 = $9.98. That makes this rebate a $5.02 moneymaker at Target.

If you find a better deal at another store, please share!

Free Sample of NicoDerm CQ + $7 Coupon

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Do your New Year's resolutions include quitting cigarettes? If so, here's something to help: Get a free sample of NicoDerm CQ Click Here

Taste of Home or Family Fun Magazine for Only $2.25 per Year

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Publication Station has two great deals on magazines today. Get a one-year subscription to Taste of Home (6 issues) or Family Fun magazine (10 issues) for only $2.25! I have not personally ordered from Publication Station, but a quick search shows lots of people who have been happy with the service despite the bare-bones appearance of their website.

Free Sample of Nature Made TripleFlex Liquid Softgels

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Walmart has free samples of Nature Made TripleFlex Liquid Softgels. Go here to request yours.

$17 in ConAgra Coupons

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

StartSampling has an offer for a coupon booklet with $17 in savings from ConAgra. It's a little tricky -- you'll need to paste the following link in your browser window:

http://startsampling.com/sm/101044/

Limit one per household while supplies last.

I've Saved Over $2700 with Coupons & Sales Since May 25!

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:30:00 +0000

Did you keep up with my 2009 Savings Challenge? (Check out my sidebar for the complete breakdown). I didn't decide to start tracking our savings until the beginning of the summer, but since Memorial Day, our family has saved more than $2700 by using coupons & shopping sales! I tried to tally every dime we saved, but I know I missed a few things, so it really is more.

Our family didn't do anything extraordinarily difficult in order to save $2700 in seven month's time. We just took advantage of the deals that I share with you here on Savvy Mom Finds. Here are my four most important money-saving strategies:

Shop the sales. Whether it's groceries, household items, or new clothes for the kids, nearly every purchase is timed to match a sale. Even if we're eating out, restaurants are chosen according to which one has a special that might save us a few dollars. I hate to pay full price for anything.
... but DON'T get caught up in the shopping. I don't buy what I don't need. Sure, I'd love a closet full of new clothes, an awesome kitchen stocked with every gadget imaginable, a house full of new furniture, and two new cars in the driveway -- but I'd rather save the money. Just because it's on sale doesn't mean I need to buy it. Living within our means equals good stewardship of our finances.
Stockpile what I do use. When I find a great deal on something I know I'm going to use, I go ahead and buy several of them. I never know exactly when the same deal may come around again, so I'd rather stock up now than wait until later when there's no sale and no coupon.
Coupons, coupons, coupons! I clip them out of the Sunday paper, find them online, and receive them in my mailbox when I sign up for special promotions direct from the manufacturer. I maximize my savings by using coupons in conjunction with store sales. I generally save at least 30% on my grocery bill this way - oftentimes more like 50%. And the coupons aren't just restricted to grocery or household items - I clip them for restaurant meals and services, too.

It does take a little bit of planning in order to employ the money-saving strategies above, but it's time well-spent. The Buy-One-Get-One-Free deals, high-value coupons, and freebies add up.

I've always known that I was saving significant amounts of money by being frugal-minded, but I never realized how much I saved our family until I started the tally. And keep in mind, this is only a tally of how much we saved when we shopped -- it's really just the tip of the iceberg. Frugality is a mindset that affects every decision we make -- from not carrying a balance on our credit cards ... to canceling our satellite TV ... to driving 10-year-old cars ... to deciding where to park our 401Ks -- it's almost impossible to quantify all the ways we save.

Of course, there are those who say, "what good is money if you don't spend it?" Well, we aren't Scrooges by any means, but the money we're saving will be an investment in our children's education and in our eventual retirement -- what better reasons to save? And throughout it all, we never forget to give to God first. Tithe is not something we scrimp on; it's the most important line item in our budget.

With the start of the new year, I encourage you to start your own savings tally to see how the pennies add up. I'll begin a new tally for 2010 to see if I can improve on this year's stats -- I'll need to save at least $4700 throughout 2010 if I'm going to match this year's savings. Be sure to check in regularly, and let's see how much we can save in 2010!

Happy New Year!

Winner of the simplehuman sensor soap pump Giveaway Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:19:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway contest for the simplehuman sensor soap pump, and congratulations to the winner, No. 33, Kristy. I hope you enjoy your new hands-free soap pump as much as we have enjoyed ours!

Would you like to be a winner, too? Be sure to subscribe so you won't miss another fun contest on Savvy Mom Finds!

Outdoors Enthusiasts: Get Outside Magazine for Only $3 per Year

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:58:00 +0000

Here's a magazine deal for outdoors enthusiasts: a one-year subscription to Outside magazine for only $3. Get it from Tanga using coupon code f3eb to cut the price from $18.00 down to $2.99. You can purchase up to two years at this discounted rate. Enjoy!

Getting Rid of Your Old Stuff? Trade it in for Amazon Gift Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Did you know Amazon has trade-in programs for textbooks,Blu-ray discs and DVDs,and video games?It's a great way to get a little extra spending money from your old stuff (via Amazon gift cards).

With each program, you first search for the item you'd like to trade (it needs to be in good condition). If it's listed at Amazon and you like the trade-in price, you can then ship your item for free to Amazon. In return, you'll receive an Amazon gift card for the trade-in price deposited in your account.

Right now Amazon is offering a special incentive for movie trade-ins. When you submit a DVD trade-in order with a total value of $50 or more before June 30, 2010, you'll receive an extra $10 credit good toward your next purchase in the Blu-ray store at Amazon.

Gevalia Coffee: 3 Boxes for $3 + Free Mug

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Did you get a new coffeemaker for Christmas? Why not try some new coffees? For only $3, you can try three boxes of Gevalia gourmet coffee plus get a free travel mug. Gevalia coffee is handcrafted in Sweden, and there are over 40 different varieties to choose from (they have tea, too). If you're a true coffee connoisseur, you'll appreciate the different varietals from around the world (Costa Rica Peaberry, Indian Malabar, Kenya ...) or the European Coffeehouse Collection. I happen to like the flavored coffees -- Amaretto, Creme Brulee, Dark Chocolate Truffle -- yummy. There are also different roasts of Arabica beans available: Traditional, Light, Dark, Espresso, French Roast, Signature Blend, and Breakfast Blend. There's something for every taste, and at $1 for a half-pound box, you can't beat the price.

Just click thru the image above to get this special introductory deal.

Please note that you will be enrolled in Gevalia's direct delivery program, but you are under no obligation to accept future shipments. Once your $3 trial order has shipped, you may cancel the autoshipment program by calling 1-800-GEVALIA.

Free Sample of Bounce Dryer Sheets for Sam's Club Members

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Go here to request a free sample of Bounce dryer sheets. You'll need to provide your Sam's Club membership ID to complete the form.

Save $1 on Wheat Thins

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:34:00 +0000

Become a Fan of Wheat Thins on Facebook and you'll get a coupon for $1 off your next purchase. After you become a fan, look for the coupon link on the left of the Wheat Thins Fan Page. Coupon expires February 23, 2010.

Free Pregnancy Journal from PreNexa Prenatal Vitamins

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

PreNexa is a prescription-only prenatal vitamin containing plant-based DHA. Right now, expectant moms can get a FREE pregnancy journal courtesy of PreNexa. Go here to request yours.

It's Back: The Free QuikTrip Sandwich + More Savings at Coupons.com

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:00:00 +0000

The lunchtime deal is back at Coupons.com: a FREE sandwich from QuikTrip. Click Here to get your coupon.

Other coupons of note at Coupons.com:

Save $5/1 AmLactin XL Moisturizing Lotion
Save $2/1 L'Oreal Makeup
Save $1.50/1 Hormel Refrigerated Entree
Save $1/1 Weight Watchers Sweet Bakery treats
Save $1/1 Kellogg's Corn Flakes Touch of Honey Cereal
Save $1/1 Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites Cereal
Save $1/1 Muir Glen product
Save $1/1 Delizza Patisserie product (frozen cream puffs)
Save $1/1 bag Dunkin Donuts coffee
Save 50¢/1 New York Brand Frozen product
Save 50¢/1 Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal

Free Sample of SweetLeaf

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:50:00 +0000

SweetLeaf is a no-calorie, natural sweetener made with 100% stevia. Become a Fan of SweetLeaf on Facebook and you'll be rewarded with a free SweetLeaf Pocket Pack.

Free Nestle Crunch Bar to First 1,000 Daily Winners Thru March 8, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Angela) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

If you're up for a Facebook game, play the Nestle Crunch Challenge daily thru March 8, 2010, for a chance to win

one of 1,000 Nestle Crunch Bars awarded daily (via coupon, max value 99¢)
weekly prizes such as an iPod Nano, Amazon Kindle, etc.
$10,000 grand prize

You'll have to register and join Team Crispies or Team Chocolate in order to play for prizes. When you play the Daily Trivia Challenge, you'll get 100 points for each correct answer. The first 1,000 registered players to receive 1,000 points daily will receive a Nestle Crunch bar. Limit one Nestle Crunch bar per person per day. Weekly winners and the grand prize winner will be selected at random from among the eligible entries received. Good luck!