Well here is yet another update to the Step 2 table and chairs set. It looks like JC Penney is cancelling most orders after all. While that is a real bummer, the great news is that they have emailed those that placed orders a $50 gift certificate for your next $50 purchase!

Considering most of us spent $20 to get the table in the first place, I think this is more than generous myself.

Be sure to check your email carefully because inside you will find a unique coupon code you can use to get $50 off a $50 purchase.

Now I found this other Little Tikes table for outdoors priced at $60. Here is how my transaction worked out:

Little Tikes outdoor table set $60
Shipping $5.99 (this changes from $12.99 once you enter your code in)
Grand total after coupon code: $16.71!

Now this is not the same set but after my $50 gift certificate, I will actually spend just a few dollars less than I spent before ($16 vs $20) for a nice table and chairs set!

As of posting, Shop at Home has 9% back or Ebates has 3% back.

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If you ordered this little Step 2 patio set a few days ago at just $15, it looks like we have an update on order status. JC Penney posted this on the Facebook wall today:

We apologize for the recent incorrect pricing issue for our step2 patio and shade play set. Due to the pricing error we had an over abundance of orders placed. We will be honoring the price of $15 with a limit of one per customer until our stock has been depleted. We will be contacting all customers to inform them of their order status.

So that is wonderful news because there was a lot of concern about this deal. I do want to note two points- one is that some of your ordered multiple sets and it appears they are only allowing one per customer. I know that may be disappointing but to even honor the price is really wonderful in my opinion since this set is normally $90!

The second note is that they mentioned they would fill orders with the inventory they have. So I wouldn’t get too excited about this set until you actually see the shipment confirmation. This deal concerned me because it lasted a LONG time so they may have taken more orders than they can actually fill.

I have to say I am very pleasantly surprised at how well JCP has handled this issue.  I full expected them to cancel everyone’s orders so this is excellent customer service.

Thanks Christy!

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Well I am finally sitting down to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! We celebrated my Dad’s 60th birthday last night (which kept us out far too late) and I jumped out of bed this morning to race to a marathon 90 minute Zumba class.

New Year’s is one of my favorite holidays because I just love the idea of a fresh start. I am a little bit of a resolution person because I love of idea of trying to sit down and decide what you can do to become a better version of yourself.

So anyway, I always have a very long list of things I want to do and priorities I want to focus on for the New Year.  I wanted to share what some of my ideas are for the blog as well.

We will start the year getting back on track with coupons.  Now that we won’t have all the holiday shopping madness this should be a time we can also refocus again on stretching those budgets.

If you are new to My Frugal Adventures, there is a wealth of information available for you to read and learn all about how to get started using coupons.

I try to make the focus of this site as diverse as possible for all sorts of lifestyles but the one thing you will find here is a real emphasis on maximizing your time as well as your budget.  I hope to offer you solutions to stretch your dollars as well as keep your sanity.  I always seem to have a full schedule and I know a lot of you have tons of obligations to juggle and I hope to be a valuable resource to maximize the time you do have.

So once again, thank you for sharing your lives with me and continuing to support My Frugal Adventures.  I hope you all have a wonderful New Year!

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Here are three big after Christmas sales for you:

Old Navy is offering up to 75% off in stores only 12/26. This is supposed to be the entire store but it is select items only and of course UP TO 75% off.

You can still get a $15 off $75 Old Navy coupon valid through 12/29.

If you prefer to shop online, they are offering up to 50% off and free shipping on a $50 order.

You can use Ebates for 5% off or Shop at Home has 10% back.

One last deal, you can purchase a $25 gift card today and shipping is free.  If you start with your Shop at Home account they are offering $3 back in a rebate.

Target stores are opening at 7am on December 26th. It seems like this year they really want to get rid of the holiday items so hopefully you find great clearance prices. My store was very picked over this year a week before Christmas as far as holiday decorations. Make sure to check for the holiday package items that will be on sale- items like hand soaps, Ziploc bags/containers, home fragrances and more. I also like to check for holiday package coffees because those can be a great deal.

You might get lucky and find holiday food items on clearance as well- the stores will want to make room for New Years resolution products (diet foods) so all those baking products, candy, ham, turkey, gravy etc.. etc… You can always pick the items up at clearance prices and tuck them into the pantry or freezer.

Spring clothing is on the way out so there should be sales on pj’s and possibly winter clothes.

One last thing is to start keeping an eye for toy clearance.  I know many of us are up to our eyeballs in toys right now, but it never hurts to start thinking ahead to any birthdays you might have coming up.  I usually get a few things once the clearance prices hit 75% off to put away for next year or to put aside for birthday parties.  I especially like to look for Leapfrog books and games that might be on clearance.

Walmart has lots of clearance sales starting around 5am at most stores. They should have 50% off many holiday items and pretty good discounts on clothing specifically.

They will likely have many of the same deals as Target.

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I am very thankful to have made it through another great holiday season. As my girls get bigger it seems like the holidays get more and more hectic.  But this is my favorite time of year and I love squeezing every memory I can out of the season.

I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for sharing your lives with me. I love My Frugal Adventures and I appreciate each of you that visit this site and allow me to continue on my adventures.

So from our family to yours, we are wishing all of you a wonderful Christmas!  I am enjoying spending time with family and friends today and taking a break from deal hunting.

You better bet I will be back first thing tomorrow with all sorts of great deals and coupons!

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You can get 10 Swagbucks until 2pm PST. This is super easy to get- but I can’t tell you the code you have to find it.

• Go over here and scroll to the bottom and follow the instructions they offer to get the code.  Make sure you enter both codes- there is one for 5 and then a second one for another 5 bucks.
• You need to enter it carefully with no extra spaces in front or back and no punctuation. It is case sensitive.
• Paste it into the Gimme box on the Swagbucks home page

If you are new to Swagbucks, read all about the program here. This is a very simple and totally free way to earn free gift cards to places like Starbucks, CVS and Amazon!!

AND for those of you just signing up you can get an extra 100 bucks right now which is awesome!!  You just want to register forSwagbucks and you should see 30 bucks for doing that, then use coupon code: HOLIDAYSWAG in the sign up process and that should make 130 in total.

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Well we have been talking about the $10 gift card at Target when you spend $75. This is supposed to run tonight and tomorrow morning. Just a quick word of warning, it appears the gift card has two important points:

1. It is only working on transactions of $75 or more after all coupons.
2. It appears to only be on items featured in the 2 day sale ad and nothing else Um OK so nevermind on that.

This is just the feedback I have so far- if your experience is different let us know!

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Today you can get free fries at Burger King. No purchase is necessary. One value size fries per person. Valid 12/16 only.

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Here are the Albertson’s deals for the week courtesy of Dealicious Finds. These are based off the Dallas ad so be sure to double check your local ad for regional variation.

Blue Bell Ice Cream – $3.77
$1/1 Blue Bell Ice Cream, Half Gallon
Total: $2.77

Mars, Hershey’s, or M&M’s Bagged Candies – $1.88
$1/2 Mars Holiday Products: M&M’s Chocolate Candies, Dove, Musketeers Minis, 7.94-19.5 oz 11/13/2011 RP Insert (exp 12/25/2011)
$1/3 Hershey’s Candy Snack Size Bags: Reese’s, Kit Kat, Hershey’s Milk Chocolate, York, Almond Joy, Mounds, Payday, Jolly Rancher, Milk Duds, Whoopers, or Twizzlers, 9-22 oz 09/25/2011 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2011)
$1/2 Hershey’s Kisses Bags (IE), 7.5 oz+
$1/1 Mars Brand Seasonal Products, p.33 All You, Dec 2011 (exp 12/18/2011)
$1/1 Mars Brand Seasonal Products, p.33 All You, Jan 2012 (exp 12/18/2012)
Total: As low as $0.88

Tide Detergent – $5.99
$0.50/1 Tide Laundry Detergent 11/27/2011 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/2011)
Total: $4.99

Freschetta Pizza – $4.50
w/ in-ad coupon, limit 2
$1/1 Freschetta Artisan Pizza Crust 09/25/2011 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2011)
Total: $3.50

Chex Cereal – $1.39
w/ in-ad coupon, limit 3
$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereal 12/04/2011 SS Insert (exp 01/14/2012)
Total: $0.89 each

Scott Mega Roll Paper Towels – $4.99
$1/2 Scott Bath Tissue, Paper Towels or Napkins
Total: $4.49 each

Green Giant Canned Vegetables – $0.59
$0.50/2 Green Giant Canned Corn, Peas or Green Beans, excludes buffet and Specialty 11/13/2011 GM Insert (exp 01/07/2012)
Total: $0.09 each

See the complete list of Albertson’s deals here.

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Home Depot will have their next Kids Workshop on Saturday, January 7th between 9AM and 12PM.  They will be building the Savings Shed pictured above.

Here are the details:

• FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 – 12 offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety along with instilling a sense of pride and accomplishment.
• All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

I believe these clinics are on a first come, first served basis, but you might want to call ahead to verify.

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Just a quick reminder about the Holideals this weekend at Carter’s and Osh Kosh.

You can get $10 3-piece microfleece for little ones at Carter’s and Osh Kosh has winter sweaters for $10!

Plus you can enter to win a $50 American Express gift card!

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I just wanted to post a quick note about Cyber Monday. If you are not aware, this Monday (11/28) is considered “Cyber Monday” and it is supposed to be the online version of Black Friday.

We should see a lot of good online deals popping up for all sorts of products. There should be coupon codes, free shipping promotions etc…

The deals are for sure starting early- I already have a list a mile long of things to post today. You might want to check in with me as often as you can for the next 48 hours because many of these deals will sell out quickly.

I find this to be a perfect time to get a lot of shopping done because you won’t have to be as concerned with shipping times. Most retailers will be able to get your item shipped quickly so you will have it well in advance of Christmas. Conversely, we see some occasions when shipments are lost, orders are cancelled or deliveries are delayed which can be very stressful right before Christmas. So at least by ordering now you will have a little extra time should anything go wrong with your order.

I know I have mentioned this before, but just a reminder that there are A LOT of people shopping online this year.  I know one company had more than 25x the traffic they expected on a recent promotion I posted.  So it is always best to place your orders quickly as they can go out of stock at any moment.

Please feel free to leave a comment below and let me know specifically what you are looking for this year so I can keep an eye out!

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It has been a crazy week so far but here are just a handful of the deals that are still available.  I have posted tons and tons of other deals- many of which are still available.  Just remember with holiday shopping it is always best to try and buy things as they are available because there is no telling how long the sale will last.

Elf on the Shelf as low as $20.00

Free 8×10 Photo From Walgreens 

Body Shop: Any 3 Items for $27 Shipped

Vera Bradley Sale – bags up to 50% off

Keurig Brewers as low as $79

Free $2 Credit Toward MP3s at Amazon

Harry Potter Lego Game $35 Shipped

Pillow Pets as low as $10 each

Gap Sale + Coupon

Old Navy Voucher- $10 for $20

And there has been a lot more but those are just a handful of deals still available!

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I hope y’all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and got to spend a lot of quality time with your families.

I was lucky enough to just have pie and mashed potato detail this year and even luckier to not have to host or clean up after!

I am very thankful for each and every one of you that come and share your lives with me and allow me to continue on My Frugal Adventures.

And stay tuned tonight!  We will see tons more Black Friday sales starting early.  I have a small mountain of emails to sort through and will have quite a few deals for you tonight!

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Just a reminder that we will see special ads for the drugstores for the next few days. There are some great deals!

You can see the CVS Black Friday Ad and coupon matchups here.

And the Walgreens Black Friday ad plus coupon matchups here.

And the Rite Aid Black Friday ad and coupon matchups here.

Happy Shopping!

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Yeah! It is that wonderful time of year when you get to set those clocks back and sneak an extra hour into your day.

We have two toddlers that usually get up around 6.30 demanding waffles and cartoons so I certainly don’t sleep in.  Hopefully you get to rest and enjoy your Sunday!

You can officially set that clock back one hour at 2am Sunday morning.

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Here are the winners for the last few giveaways:

Dunkin Donuts:

Comment: Michelle says I liked you on facebook. (tarheelxxxx)

Aveeno Prize Pack:

Comment: Sara T says Essential face wash sounds soothing!

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Here are a few Halloween freebies and deals:

• Caribou Coffee:B1G1 FREE Beverage with this printable coupon
• Chilis: FREE Kids meal when you purchase an adult entree and use this printable coupon
• Chipotle: get a $2 Boorito between 6 pm and closing when you wear a costume inspired by the Family Farm
• CiCi’s Pizza: FREE Kid’s Buffet for kids in costume with the purchase of an Adult Buffet and this printable coupon
• Friendly’s: Free Ice Cream Cone for each Child in Costume
• Qdoba: Get a free Kids Meal this weekend, with the purchase of a regular entrée.  I have found Qdoba offers to be very regional, so check with your local store for participation
• Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes: Kids (12 and under) in costume eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entree
• Steak ‘n Shake: 1/2 Price Milk Shakes on Halloween Night between 6 pm and midnight with this printable coupon
• TGI Fridays: Get a FREE appetizer when you visit in costume
• Which Wich: FREE Cookie with printable coupon

These offers are valid at participating stores, so be sure to contact your local store before heading out for a special trip.

Thanks Centsable Momma!

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I recently posted an article about requesting free coupons by mail.   When I first started using coupons I used to do this frequently myself.  You simply take a moment and email or call companies and request that they send you coupons.  Sometimes I would get great coupons (for free products) and sometimes I would get nothing at all.

I thought I’d start a Saturday series with a handful of companies you can contact and see what happens!  You are not guaranteed to get anything from these companies but if you want to take the time to write to them and see what happens hopefully this list will help!

If you are confused about this process, see the article here about how to request free coupons by mail.  If you are frisky for more ideas of companies to contact, you can check the list here for companies that have previously sent free coupons.

• Quilted Northern
• Jergens
• Keebler
• Stove Top Stuffing
• Tribe Hummus
• Driscoll’s
• Gatorade

You can see the last Free Coupons post here and if you decide to write these companies let us know how it goes!

Has anyone received good coupons lately?

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You can get an egg coupon for .55 off 2 dozen eggs today.  This is offered on Facebook and I would not wait to print it.

Seems like Walgreens has eggs for 1.29/dozen pretty frequently.

Thanks Q’s coupons

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Here are the Nugget deals for the week!  Kind of a slow week.

PRODUCE
• CA Grown Holiday Red Grapes - $1.37/lb

• CA Grown Raspberries - $2.00

  Use $0.50/1 Driscoll's Printable (must register)
  Final Price: $1.50 

• Mixed Medley Cherry Tomatoes - $2.00

• Honeycrisp Apples - $1.50/lb

• CA Grown Large Cauliflower - $1.50

• Navel Oranges - $0.97/lb

• D'Anjou Pears - $0.88/lb

MEAT/SEAFOOD
• Free Range Chicken Drumsticks - $0.99/lb

• Wild Caught Fresh Pacific Red Snapper Filet - $4.969/lb

• USDA Choice 93% Lean Ground Beef - $3.99/lb

• Pork Shoulder Steaks or Roast - $1.99/lb

OTHER DEALS
• Quaker Instant Oatmeal - $2.50

  Use $2/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal Chocolate Chip or Honey Bun Flavors, exp. 11/30/11 (ALL YOU Oct ’11) - if included
  Or use $1/3 Quaker Life Cereal, Oatmeal Squares Cereal or Instant Oatmeal, exp. 10/22/11 (Pepsico Moments) 
  Final Price: as low as $0.50

• Chobani Yogurt - $1.00

• Campbell's Chunk Soup - $1.50

  Use $0.50/4 Campbell’s Chunky Soup or Chili, exp. 11/13/11 (SS 10/02/11 R) 
  Or use $0.50/3 Campbell's Chunky Soup Printable 
  Or use $0.50/4 Campbell’s Chunky Soup or Chili, exp. 10/23/11 (SS 09/11/11 R) 
  Or use $0.50/2 Campbell's Chunky Soup Printable 
  Final Price: as low as $1.25

• Dennison's Chili - $0.99

• Zevia 6 pk - $2.99

  Use $1/1 Zevia Printable
  Final Price: $1.99 

• Charmin Basic Toilet Paper 12 Big Rolls - $5.99

  Use $0.35/1 Charmin Product, exp. 10/31/11 (P&G 10/02/11) 
  Final Price: $5.64

• Quaker Chewy Granola Bars 18 ct - $3.99

  Use $1/2 Quaker Chewy Smashbar or Granola Bars, exp. 10/15/11 (RP 08/28/11) 
  Final Price: $3.49 

• Wisk 2X Laundry Detergent 100 oz - $7.99

  Use $1/1 Wisk Printable
  Final Price: $6.99

• Windex Cleaners - $2.50

  Use $1/2 Windex Product, exp. 11/5/11 (SS 09/25/11) 
  Or use $1/1 Windex Multi Surface Product, exp. 11/5/11 (SS 09/25/11) 
  Or use $0.75/2 Windex Glass Cleaner Printable
  Or use $1/2 Windex Multi Surface Printable
  Final Price: as low as $1.50

• Lipton Tea Bags 100 ct - $3.49

  Use $0.60/2 Lipton Printable
  Final Price: $3.19

• Pillsbury Cake Mix - $0.99

• Kashi TLC Cookies or Crackers - $2.99

  Use $2/1 Recyclebank Coupon
  Or use $1/1 Kashi TLC Snack Printable (Join the Discussion)
  Final Price: as low as $0.99
  *Must earn points

• Kettle Chips - $2.50

  Use $1/1 Kettle Brand Potato Chips, exp. 11/26/11 (RP 09/25/11 R) 
  Final Price: $1.50 

• Farmer John Sliced Bacon - $3.99

  Use $2/1 Farmer John Bacon, exp. 11/2/11 (SS 10/02/11 R) 
  Final Price: $1.99
   

• Old Spice Deodorant - $1.99

  Use $1/1 Old Spice Product, exp. 10/31/11 (P&G 10/02/11) 
  Final Price: $0.99 

• Crest Toothpaste - $3.00

  Use $2/1 Crest Complete Toothpaste, Scope Dual Blast Rinse, Oral-B Complete Floss, or Oral-B Complete Toothbrush, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 09/11/11 R) - if included
  Or use $0.50/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, exp. 10/31/11 (P&G 10/02/11) .
  Final Price: as low as $1.00 

• TRESemme Shampoo or Conditioner - $2.99

  Use Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Tresemme Shampoo or Conditioner, exp. 10/31/11 (RP 10/02/11) 
  Final Price: 2/$2.99 

• Wet Ones Wipes 40 ct - $2.00

  Use $1/1 Wet Ones Printable
  Final Price: $1.00

• Crystal Half & Half 16 oz - $0.99

• Alexia Mashed Potatoes or Snacks - $2.99

  Use $1/1 Alexia Frozen Item, exp. 11/14/11 (SS 10/02/11 R) 
  Or use $1/1 Alexia Printable
  Or use $1/1 Alexia Printable
  Final Price: $1.99 

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There is a new Cinnamon Toast Crunch coupon for $.75 off. That is a great coupon and the cereal is priced at $1.89 at Safeway right now.

You might grab it and see if you can find a good deal!

(Thanks Saving with Shellie)

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There should be a free coupon available for Jolly Time popcorn on the Facebook wall at 3pm EST today!  It looks like you can enter to win and then they randomly select 1000 people per day for 5 days.  So a total of 5000 coupons will be given out.

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Well this has been bothering me all week and I really don’t know what to say. It seems odd to not mention such a significant day yet it is so hard to put into words what is such a deeply personal experience for all of us.

So I just wanted to take a minute and acknowledge this day and its significance.  I just wanted to express a special thanks to all of the service people out there that dedicate their lives to fighting for the freedom we all get to enjoy.

And a special note to all of you that lost family members, coworkers and friends during the tragic events all those years ago.  We have not forgotten.

Anyway, I hope you can take a few minutes to remember what is really important in your life today.

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If you are planning a trip to CVS make sure to scan that CVS card because lots of people are getting coupons for a free package of Newton Thins cookies or Ritz Crackerfuls.

I went to check it out and got the coupon myself. Just remember this is not guaranteed, it is luck of the draw, and you always want to keep scanning that card until the machine tells you no more coupons.

Also I went to get the Bengay that is listed in the ad for $.49 after coupon- well maybe I am crazy but the Bengay that matched the coupon was priced at $10.99. Boo!

On the same note, did anyone get the $5 off Precise coupon today? It was listed in the Rite Aid ad but I didn’t see the coupon in my inserts.

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Here are the giveaway winners:

6 Months of Coffeemate Creamer: Comment: Jenn says I subscribe to MFA daily emails.

Extreme Couponing Shopping Trip: Comment: Tawnya says My refrigerator went out last week and I lost tons of stuff, so coupons for free groceries would be GREAT!!

I have already heard back from Jenn and Tawnya you have an email from me!!

You can still enter to win the Hallmark Back to School giveaway AND stay tuned because I will have another giveaway of a bunch of free item coupons very soon!

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There are some really good prices at Carter’s right now. I actually went by Carter’s this morning and got 2 long sleeve shirts, sunglasses, 4 hairclips, 1 hoodie, and 1 tracksuit for $33.  The hairclips alone had a retail price of $10.00.

I got everything on sale plus there is an extra 25% off Carter’s coupon. The coupon can be used in store or online with coupon code: FRIENDSHIP.

Right now they are having sales on holiday dresses, Halloween gear and lots more. PJ’s are priced at 50% off- so these fleece jammies are $11.00.  Use the coupon code above and the price drops to $8.25!

My girls need new pj’s pretty bad and this seems like a great price to me.  Just head over to Carter’s to have a look.  The shipping is a flat $6 or you can try calling your local store as they will occasionally give out free shipping codes.

If you start with Shop at Home the cash back is currently 4% or go through Ebates and the cash back is 2.5%.

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Hurry on over to score your free Swiffer classic duster from Vocalpoint! This is totally free and a totally legitimate offer from Vocalpoint but it will be gone in a flash!

The site was pretty slow to load for me.

If you are not familiar with Vocalpoint it is a fun program that is completely free and they offer samples (usually full size samples) of a variety of products as well as very high value coupons.  The last offer I received from Vocalpoint was a full size bottle of Downy Unstoppables ($6.99 value) and there are absolutely no strings attached.

(Thanks Miami Mommy Saving)

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Just a quick reminder that the Giveaway for one year of paper towels ends today at 7pm PST.

There are two more giveaways available as well:

$25 Gift Card to Target

$250 Home Depot Gift Card (facebook only)

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Just a reminder that there are a few giveaways ending today.  You won’t win if you don’t enter!

12 Full Coupon Inserts (3 winners)

Procter and Gamble gift basket 

$50 American Express Gift Card (2 winners!)

And not ending today but still available to enter:

1 year supply of paper towels (ends Friday)

$250 Home Depot Gift Card (Facebook contest)

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There is a good deal on kids Crostrail Crocs but they are really selling fast so only a few sizes are left.

They are priced at $19.99 and you can get free shipping with promo code: fallship.  The shipping comes off at the end of checkout.

If you register for the newsletter, you will also get a 20% off code right away via email.  So your final price would be $16.99!

There are 3 colors and the sizes are limited so head over to grab yours now!

They have men’s Crostrail Crocs on sale for $24.99- so those will be about $20 after promo code!

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Tanga has Rolling Stone Magazine for only $3.99 right now. This has 26 issues per year and you can buy up to 3 years at this price!

Head over to Tanga and add it to your cart then use coupon code: STONE at checkout.

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If you hustle you can score a free sample of Avery Pocket Tabs on facebook. You like them and click the “Like Us Promo” tab on the left sidebar.

Why not like My Frugal Adventures while you are there are well? You can catch some of the great deals that readers find and post to the wall!

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Just a reminder there are several giveaways running right now:

WIN a Set of Four Whole Coupon Inserts (ends Monday)

Win a $50 Walgreens Gift Card (ends 6/30)

Win $2000 in cash prizes- 8 winners total (ends 7/8)- sorry this one is only for Facebook fans.  Please click the tab on the left sidebar to enter.

Win a Nook Color Reader from Barnes and Noble (ends 7/15)- this is also for Facebookers.  Please click the tab on the left sidebar to enter.

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AND I am behind in announcing winners!  I have two giveaway winners to announce!

The Winner of the Summer Grilling Cookbook is:

Nand who  says This cookbook would be great. We grill just about everything.

And the winner of the $100 Target gift card from last month on Facebook:

Marybeth B.  (I don’t like to reveal personal details but to clarify for other Marybeths that may have entered, she has a rocketmail email address)

**Both winners should have emails from me.  Please check your spam folders!

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Oh I would run and not walk over to My Habit today.  They have Kidorable items (boots, raincoats, backpacks) for as low as $14.00!

They also have a promo code to take $10 off your first order- MYHABIT1.  PLUS shipping is free!!

So the backpacks are $14 and they seem to all be sold out- but you can get on the wait list.  The rainboots are $18- so $8 after promo code and they do have those available!

They also have raincoats and if you have any Amazon gift cards it looks like you can use those to pay on My Habit!

Thanks Crunchy Deals

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You can get a $25 voucher to Restaurant.com for $2 again today.

This offer is available through June 30th.

Just head over and select your restaurant and use code: SUMMER at checkout.

Typically most restaurants will require a $35 minimum to use the certificates- so you can expect to pay $10 or so after your gift certificate for a $35 meal.

Also they will automatically add on the gratuity of 18%. Just check the fine print on the restaurant you select but overall I usually get very good feedback about these offers!

Head over to Restaurant.com to have a look. Note there are a handful of restaurants that are slightly more expensive. You will see them listed as $25 for $15 before you enter the promo code. Those work out to $3.

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There is a new Pampers Gifts to Grow code for 10 points through 6/24:

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I want to wish all the Daddies out there a very Happy Father’s Day!  I know I am very grateful for the tremendous amount my husband does to support our family and to make it possible for me to continue on My Frugal Adventures!  I am quite sure you guys don’t hear often enough how much we all appreciate you!

I was raised by a single Dad so this is an especially meaningful holiday in our family.  I hope you all can relax and enjoy the day with your families.

Be sure to check back in with me as we should see a code from Swagbucks sometime today!

You can see a list of Father’s Day 2011 freebies and coupons here.  Be sure to check the comments for more great deals readers have found.

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This was the haul from last week at the mailbox.  I only request a few samples here and there- just the stuff I am certain I will use and it was a great week!

• 5 magazines
• Free Gillette Fusion Razor
• Free sample of Goldbond Body Wash
• Free Sample of 3 Aveda products
• Free $10 gift card for Craftsman tools
• Free sample of Biolage
• Free sample of Folgers coffee
• Free Burt’s Bees Tinted lip balm (oh I am excited about that one!)
• Free can of Glidden paint
• Free coupon for Suave Professionals item
• Free coupon for Purina dog treats
• Yet another Tiny Prints card
• and a bunch of coupons from Safeway!  Actually my neighbor stuck their postcard in my box so I got 2!

Anyone else get something good in the mailbox last week?

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Reader Kirstin found a few good deals at Winco.  These are not advertised prices so no guarantees you will find the same deals.

Dreyer’s Smoothies/Shakes $1.18
Use $1/2 printable coupon (zip 90210)
Final Price: $.68 each!
*Note: that printable says redeemable at Kroger but it is manufacturer coupon. If you have the Safeway Dairy coupon book, that one would be much easier to use.

Newman’s Own Lemonade $1.38
Use $.50 Select Newman’s Own Products printable
or Use $1/2 Newman’s Own Product printable
Final Price: .88

And Kirstin says the Lunchables are still $1.48- used the $1/1 from 5/15 SS and pay $.48!

Not all stores will accept printable coupons but many will so call ahead if you aren’t sure about your store.

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Alright this will be gone FAST but hopefully some of you get it.

If you download the Circulon Cooks app onto your iPad, the first 4000 people will get a free circulon skillet!  Now I downloaded the app and once it installs, click on more at the bottom and then skillet giveaway.

That should let you enter to get your freebie!

NOTE:  I did this a few minutes ago and it said they were gone.  I hit the back bar and then it changed its mind and let me see a form to fill in my address.

This is supposed to be for iPads but if you can get this to work on other devices let us know!

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Amazon has Lego Rock Band for Wii, Xbox and Playstation as low as $11.61. The Wii version is $13.00.

Your shipping is free with AmazonMom/Prime or a $25 order.  This one was released in Nov of 2009 but the reviews still look very good on the game.

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We went to a park right by Safeway and CVS so I ran in for a few things.

CVS $2.97

2 Candy Bars $.50 each- got $1 ECB back
Huggies Diapers $11.99- used Free coupon from Enjoy the Ride Rewards
4 Fuze Drinks $1 each- used (2) $1/2 coupons
5 Honest Tea $1 each- used (5) $1 Recyclebank coupons (I bought 3 and was able to print each one twice)
1 Dora the Explorer necklace $1.00 (why I don’t shop with the kids)
Hairbrush for the kiddos $2.49

Used a $5/25 CVS coupon, used (2) $1/2 Fuze coupons, used (5) $1/1 Honest Tea coupons, used free pack Huggies coupon.

My total was $2.97 which was mostly tax. I had $1.03 tax + .45 CRV. I got back a $2 ECB for the drinks and $1 ECB for the candy.

Safeway: $6.97

French Bread (for our Strawberry jam tomorrow) $1.99
Open Nature Chicken Sausage $3.99- used $2 coupon that printed at the register previously= $1.99
Popsicles $1.99
5 Corn $1
Squiggles $.50- free with coupon

Just as you guys said, the $2 Popsicle coupon did not come off. My store took away the printer station for Just 4 U so I called on my way home. FOURTEEN minutes later they credited my account $2- so basically $2 comes off the next time I shop. I recommend printing your Just for U thing before you shop because this coupon does not work. The easiest thing is to have them adjust it before you pay.

So I spent another $10 but I have $5 total to use for next time.

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Here are some current Walmart deals courtesy of Passion for Savings. Walmart pricing can vary according to region so you may not find the exact same deals.

Mahatma Rice, $1.24
$0.75/1 Mahatma Whole Grain Brown Rice printable
$0.50/1 Mahatma or Water Maid Rice, exp. 8-31-11 (RP 05/01/11)
As low as $0.49 ea. after coupon!

Kikkoman Soy Sauce, $1.42
$0.55/1 Kikkoman Product printable
$1/1 Kikkoman Product printable
$0.55/1 Kikkoman Soy Sauce, exp. 12-31-11 (SS 05/15/11)
$1/2 Kikkoman Soy Sauce, exp. 12-31-11 (SS 05/15/11)
As low as $0.42 ea. after coupon!

Wishbone Salad Dressing, $1.42
$0.50/1 Wish-Bone or Western Dressing, exp. 6-19-11 (RP 05/22/11)
$1.50/2 Wish-Bone or Western Dressing, exp. 6-19-11 (RP 05/22/11)
As low as $0.67 ea. wyb 2 after coupon!

Bar S Hot Dogs, $1
$1/2 Bar-S Franks or Bologna, exp. 7-3-11 (RP 05/22/11)
$0.50 ea. wyb 2 after coupon!

Borden Single Sensations, $1.88
$1/1 Borden Singles Sensations, exp. 7-10-11 (SS 05/22/11)
$0.88 ea. after coupon!

Q-Tips Travel Size, $0.97
$0.30/1 Q-Tips Cotton Swabs, exp. 6-19-11 (RP 05/22/11)
$0.67 ea. after coupon!

Degree Deodorant, $0.97 (travel size)
$0.75/1 Degree Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant, exp. 6-19 (RP 05/22/11)
$0.22 ea. after coupon!

Suave Deodorant, $0.97
$0.50/1 Suave Deodorant Product, exp. 6-19-11 (RP 05/22/11)
$0.47 ea. after coupon!

Scott Naturals Bath Tissue (4 Ct.), $2.68
$1.50/1 Scott Naturals Bath Tissue printable
$1/1 Scott Naturals Bath Tissue, exp. 5-29-11 (SS 04/17/11 #2)
$1/1 Scott Naturals Bath Tissue, exp. 7-3-11 (SS 05/22/11)
As low as $1.18 ea. after coupon!

Cutter Insect Bite Stick, $2.98
$1.50/1 Cutter Product, exp. 8-31-11 (RP 05/22/11)
$1.48 ea. after coupon!

See more Walmart coupon deals here.

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The great offer from Tiny Prints on Father’s Day cards has been extended for a few more days!

I am so excited about this because it was supposed to end this morning at 8am PST.

So here is the deal if you missed out:

You can get 75% off Father’s Day cards- which makes them $.99 each!

If you send it to yourself the shipping is free.  If you send it direct to Dad, the price is .44 extra for postage.

• To get this offer just head over to Tiny Prints and select the Father’s Day cardyou like.
• Customize it and add it to your mailbox.
• At checkout, enter promo code: DOD0526.
• The price should drop to $.99!

NOW I have posted about the greeting card club a bunch of times and if you are a member, the 75% off is based on your price.  So my price is $1.99- which makes my cards just $.49 shipped!  I did 3 of these myself last night and with tax and everything is was about $1.60.

Thanks Connie!

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I don’t normally post Winco deals- here are just a few things I spotted when I ran through last night:

Freschetta Simply Inspired Pizza $3.98
Use $2/1 printable coupon from Facebook
Final Price: $1.98

Farm Rich French Toast Sticks $2.44
Use $1/1 Farm Rich Frozen Snacks printable
Final Price: $1.44

Ore Ida Sweet Potato Fries $2.24
Use $1/1 Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries, exp. 7-5-11 (SS 05/22/11)
Final Price: $1.24
*I didn’t see sweet potato fries but this is the price for all the Ore Ida products. A good deal if you find these.

Bar S 16oz Franks $.94
Use $1/2 from 5/22 RP
Final Price: $.44 each

Propel Waters $.48
Use $1/2 Propel Zero Calorie Drink, exp. 5-31-11 (SS 02/13/11)
Final Price: Free!

Lunchables with Fruit are still $1.48
Use the $1/1 printables
or Use $1/1 from 5/15 SS
Final Price: $.48

Note: My store does accept printable coupons but there are a few stores that do not.  If you are unsure about your store, be sure to call ahead and ask!

Does anyone else have Winco deals to share?  We’d love to hear them!

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Well I don’t know where the time goes but I am finally announcing all the winners for recent giveaways…

If you are a Facebook fan, you can enter to win a $100 Target gift card right now!

EBATES:  $100 in cash (3 winners)

Winner #1:  Kristin says Stayed at home all day studying for my Statistics Final tomorrow. I think the bug in my coffee cop would have been better

Winner #2: Bethany says I subscribe via email! (I don’t like to share personal information from you guys but the email addy is from an sbcglobal account.)

Winner #3: justine says My husband loves ordering from Amazon.

and the winner of the new product from Tide is:

Kate L says I subscribe to MFA via email.

I have sent each person an email so be sure to check your spam folders!

AND another giveaway is coming later today so stay tuned!

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Looks like both Coupons.com and Red Plum are having issues today with coupons printing. I have had a mountain of comments from you guys about this and sadly there isn’t much that can be done except have some patience and hope they correct the issue soon!

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Reader Amy let me know she spotted Oscar Mayer hot dogs at Winco for $.98 a pack.

Again, I have not been in to check this myself but if you plan to hit Winco for $.48 Lunchables you might be on the lookout!

Use the $1/2 printable coupon or from 5/15 SS and get each pack for .48!

Thanks Amy!

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I noticed a .75/1 Pepperidge Farms cookies coupon in my 5/15 SS insert. I just wanted to remind you that Target, CVS and Rite Aid occasionally have small, single serving packs of the Milano cookies for .99. You might keep an eye out and see if you spot them at your store. My Target had them maybe 2 weeks ago and I noticed the last time I shopped they replaced them with Goldfish crackers (in the Dollar Spot).

If you want a big pack of cookies, Target has them priced at $2.33 right now- so $1.58 each after coupon.

It looks like the value on this coupon was regional, some areas got $1/2.

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