Friday, August 26, 2011

Mega Swagbucks day!

Today is MEGA Swagbucks Day at Swagbucks.com!



Every Friday is Mega Swag Bucks Day, which means better odds of winning our BIG Swag Bucks denominations! Simply search as you normally would, you’ll be winning large bills starting at 20 Swag Bucks and up.

Mega swagbucks is only on Friday but you can still win $10 to $50 Swagbucks any other day!

Not a member of swagbucks? Join HERE (you get 30 swagbucks for registering)

***Remember you can get a $5 Amazon.com gift card with only 450 swagbucks!!!!***

Friday, August 19, 2011

Mega Swagbucks day!

Today is MEGA Swagbucks Day at Swagbucks.com!



Every Friday is Mega Swag Bucks Day, which means better odds of winning our BIG Swag Bucks denominations! Simply search as you normally would, you’ll be winning large bills starting at 20 Swag Bucks and up.

Mega swagbucks is only on Friday but you can still win $10 to $50 Swagbucks any other day!

Not a member of swagbucks? Join HERE (you get 30 swagbucks for registering)

***Remember you can get a $5 Amazon.com gift card with only 450 swagbucks!!!!***

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Educational Freebie: Robot Preschool Pack!


Download a free Robot Preschool Pack which has robot-themed worksheets for preschoolers.

The Secret to saving on vacation: In Branson, MO!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

My family has both passed through and stayed in Branson, Missouri on several different occasions. On each occasion, we are captivated by the lights and sounds of Branson. Branson is home to the Ozark Medieval Fortress, The Hollywood Wax Museum, the Ghost and Haunt tours of Branson, adventure parks like Silver Dollar City and so much more! Branson also offers several ongoing shows and events for everyone’s summer enjoyment, like The Mark Chapman Band - Live in Concert, Shepard Summer Cruise, Branson Mountain Man Triathlon, the 3rd Annual Guns & Hoses Fishing Tournament, Cut Club Dinner Event, and many more. 

The hotels are out-of-this-world exciting! Lodging ranges from bed and breakfast inns, to cabins, resorts and spas, and hotels. Our favorite is the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing. Features include a full kitchen with an oven, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, complete with an outdoor balcony and private guest bedroom. As if the Hiltons of Branson couldn't get any sweeter, they are currently offering up the Branson Best Value Vacation Package, which gives you a third night's stay for free! This package includes deluxe accommodations at either the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing or the Hilton Branson Convention Center, wo adult and two children’s tickets to the Legends of Kung Fu show at the White House Theater in Branson, MO, two adult and two children’s two-day passes to Silver Dollar City®, a $25 gift card for shopping, and a $25 food credit for Level 2 Steakhouse. Sounds like I need to talk to Eli about another Branson visit!

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Educational Freebie: Celebrate Urban Birds kit!


Sign up for a free Celebrate Urban Birds kit. You can have the kit mailed to you or you can choose to download it online.

(Thanks, Total Savings!)

Friday, August 12, 2011

Educational Freebie: Clothes Pin Number Cards!


Download free Clothes Pin Number Cards to help your child practice learning numbers one through 20.

Mega Swagbucks day!

Today is MEGA Swagbucks Day at Swagbucks.com!



Every Friday is Mega Swag Bucks Day, which means better odds of winning our BIG Swag Bucks denominations! Simply search as you normally would, you’ll be winning large bills starting at 20 Swag Bucks and up.

Mega swagbucks is only on Friday but you can still win $10 to $50 Swagbucks any other day!

Not a member of swagbucks? Join HERE (you get 30 swagbucks for registering)

***Remember you can get a $5 Amazon.com gift card with only 450 swagbucks!!!!***

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Educational Freebie: Early Writing for Little Hands ebook!


Download a free copy of the Early Writing for Little Hands ebook from SchoolSparks. This ebook includes a summary of how to introduce your child to the 26 letters, tips for teaching your child the proper pencil grip for writing and 52 full-color letter tracing worksheets (one worksheet for each uppercase and lowercase letter).

They also offer a number of other free preschool and kindergarten worksheets.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Educational Freebie: Number Tracing Cards!


Download free Number Tracing Cards from Homeschool Creations.

Summer Clearance Cornerstones: 5 Things to Buy Before Autumn Arrives!

Originally posted HERE!

The apex of back-to-school anxiety, Labor Day, signals the unofficial end of summer.

But it's the start of a fleeting, beautiful season for students of saving: summer clearance.

End-of-summer sales are nearing full swing as the calendar turns to September. Retailers slash prices in a mad dash to clear shelf space in advance of the looming holidays. The final days of summer are a great time for consumers to grab a range of products at steep discounts.

Granted, some of these purchases put a premium on patience. Items like patio furniture, garden equipment and barbecue grills won't spend a ton of time outside the box before cold weather approaches. In that respect, the end-of-summer sale is an exercise in forethought, not to mention supply and demand. It's a heck of a lot cheaper to buy a gas grill in September than in the first few grilling days of June.

Still, implements of fire and flame aren't the only great bargains to be had as autumn nears. Here are a five other hot-ticket items at those summer clearance sales.
Patio Furniture

OK, this isn't markedly different from grills, but it's definitely worth mentioning. Patio tables, chairs, swings and the like tend to take a nose dive in price at summer's end. Fire pits are a bit iffy, mostly because they still get good use on those cool fall evenings. We'll stick garden equipment in here, too. Start making amends now for this year's poor tomato crop.
Swimming Gear

September sales are a great time to nab bathing suits, pool equipment, and other aquatic gear. Pick up a couple sets in preparation for next year's family vacation. Give your children some room to grow and purchase swim suits in larger sizes.
Linens and Things

You might hear it called a "white sale." Bedding, towels and other household linens are often on sale around the Labor Day holiday, thanks in part to the hordes of college students who require careful outfitting. It's also a great time to get beach towels.
Electronics

Back-to-school sales start earlier than ever these days. There's so much competition in this tight space that consumers ultimately benefit big time when it comes to price points on technology essentials like laptops and computer accessories. It's also a great time for parents and other non-students to upgrade or to snatch up an early holiday gift.
Camping Gear

Stores like REI tend to feature deep discounts on camping and hiking items toward the end of summer. Keep next year's tentative vacation plans in mind when shopping. Depending on your location and climate, you might also find great deals on other outdoorsy products, from bicycles and sunglasses to fishing poles and kayaks.

Mega Swagbucks day!

Today is MEGA Swagbucks Day at Swagbucks.com!



Every Friday is Mega Swag Bucks Day, which means better odds of winning our BIG Swag Bucks denominations! Simply search as you normally would, you’ll be winning large bills starting at 20 Swag Bucks and up.

Mega swagbucks is only on Friday but you can still win $10 to $50 Swagbucks any other day!

Not a member of swagbucks? Join HERE (you get 30 swagbucks for registering)

***Remember you can get a $5 Amazon.com gift card with only 450 swagbucks!!!!***

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Educational Freebie: Sonbeams preschool curriculum!


Sonbeams is offering the first month of their downloadable preschool curriculum for free right now.

Shop it to Me: Refer 10 Friends, Earn $10 Gift Card!


I've posted about this offer several times, but I wanted to let you know that it’s still available! :) Remember: I'll be giving all of the gift cards earned through Shop It to Me back to you guys in a massive giveaway!

Shop it to Me, a private shopping site, is offering up an awesome promotion (still available!)! Just refer 10 friends to Shop it to Me (all they have to do is sign up– which is FREE!) and you’ll score a FREE $10 gift card to a store of your choice (Old Navy, Gap, Starbucks, iTunes, and more!). To get started, go here and sign up. After doing so, click on the confirmation link they will send you via email. The link you click on will redirect you to a page where you can send friends invitations via email, Facebook or Twitter. Plus, you’ll be able to choose the FREE $10 gift card you would like to snag if you do in fact get 10 friends to register!


I can tell you that this offer is legitimate as I received my FREE gift card in the mail last year after I first learned about this promotion! Once you refer 10 friends, you’ll receive an email from Shop It To Me letting you know that you have qualified for a $10 gift card. After filling in your mailing info, you should receive your gift card within 7-14 days.

Here’s how to get started:
* Head on over here and sign up.

* After doing so, click on the confirmation link they will send you via email. The link you click on will redirect you to a page where you can send friends invitations via email, Facebook or Twitter. Plus, you’ll be able to choose the FREE $10 gift card you would like to snag if you do in fact get 10 friends to register.

Specifications:
Within 30 days of 10 friends registering for Shop It To Me with the specified link, all eligible Shop It To Me users will be contacted to obtain their gift card preference and mailing address. Those who qualify will be notified via email. Gift cards are not redeemable for cash. Terms and conditions of gift cards apply.

NoMoreRack.com: *HOT!* FREE Blendy Pens Set!


Earn a set of FREE Blendy Pens from NoMoreRack when you refer only 6 friends! WOW! These will go fast! Hurry over here to sign-up and start referring your friends, be sure to let your friends know that they don't need to purchase anything to get their FREE Blendy Pen set once they reach 6 referrals!

Pampers Gifts to Grow: New 5 Point Code!


Wow! There’s another new Pampers Gifts to Grow code available! Just enter code BABYISDUEANYDAY to score 5 more points! (Thanks, Keeping Cents!)

* If you’re new to the pampers Gifts to Grow program, then go on over here to sign up (you’ll score 100 points just for joining)! The Pampers Gifts to Grow Program rewards you every time you purchase Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes! Once you’ve become a member, you can start collecting points. Just find the Gifts to Grow code inside each package and enter the code online to accumulate points, then redeem your points for rewards! They’ve got lots of great rewards including various gift cards to different stores + lots more!

Groupon: Insect Lore Butterfly Garden (Includes Live Larvae!) Only $10 + More!


If you’re looking for a few learning activities for your kiddos or classroom for the upcoming school year, you may want to snatch up this Groupon! Head on over here to snag a Butterfly Garden with Live Caterpillars or Insects and Accessories from Insect Lore for only $10 ($19.99 value)!


With this Groupon, you’ll receive Insect Lore’s butterfly garden at your doorstep laden with three to five butterfly larvae, special butterfly food, a feeding kit, and instructions on care!

Or if you have purchased the kit previously when I’ve posted this deal on Amazon, you can still purchase this Groupon and snag $20 worth of insect life and accessories for only $10! Keep in mind that you’ll have to pay $5.99 for shipping, but this still seems like a great deal for $15.99 total!

*Keep in mind that the current price of this Butterfly Garden on Amazon is $12.66, but you will NOT receive the live larvae in this kit and you’ll have to send off for them along with a $5 fee for processing, thus making it a better deal through Groupon.

Fine Print: Expires Aug 8, 2012. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per order. Valid only for option purchased. Extra fee for shipping.

(Thanks, Hip2save!)

Walgreens: Huggies Baby Wipes 184-216 Packs Only $1.49 (Starting the Week of 8/7)!


I just want to start off by saying sorry for being MIA this past week. I've had kind of a lot on my plate and really haven't much time to do many updates. With our garage sale, B's upcoming 2nd birthday and the beginning of a new school year, I can't promise I'll be able to update as much as I did over the summer. I will, however update when possible and I'll try to keep up with the coupon match-ups as well. Also, sorry for the delay on the grocery store line-ups..while they'll be a tad late, I'll try to post those within the next couple days. Thanks for your understanding!

If you need to stock up on baby wipes and have a Walgreens nearby, you may be able to score an amazing deal starting the week of 8/7! You see, Walgreens will have the 184-216 pack of Huggies wipes on sale for $5.99 and even sweeter, there are a few coupons you may be able to stack with this sale price to score an amazing deal…

Huggies Baby Wipes 184 – 216 pack $5.99
Use the $0.50/1 coupon found in the 7/17 SS
Plus, use the $2/1 Walgreens coupon found in the August Coupon Booklet
And use the $2/1 Walgreens coupon found in the Infant Care Coupon Booklet
Final cost ONLY $1.49!
** That is one heck of a price for this size package!

Now please note that this deal will in fact be a YMMV (your mileage may vary) as it will depend on how coupon friendly your Walgreens cashier is since you are using 2 Walgreens coupons on one item.

Per the Walgreens corporate coupon policy, “When purchasing a single item, Walgreens accepts one manufacturer coupon and applicable Walgreens coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by either coupon offer.” So I interpret this as allowing customers to use more than one Walgreens coupon on a single item.

If you want to try snatching up this deal starting, 8/7, I would suggest you do a few things to make the transaction go as smoothly as possible. First, print of the corporate coupon policy and have it with you in case any issues should arise. Having this on hand will make you feel a lot more confident at the register.

I would also suggest you buy more than one package of wipes. Buy doing so, it won’t appear that you are using quite as many coupons since you only have to use each of the Walgreens coupons once (as they will deduct the correct amount off each package of wipes purchased).

And one of the best tips I can give you, be respectful and nice to the cashier! I cannot tell you how much having a positive attitude will help make for a smoother transaction. Also, I have better luck with the cosmetics cashiers as they seem more coupon friendly and there isn’t usually a huge line in cosmetics.

Good luck! …AND remember, this deal does not start until the week of 8/7.

(Thanks, My Litter and Hip2save!)

Monday, August 1, 2011

Educational Freebie: Playdough Mat printables!


Download free playdough mat printables from Homeschool Creations. These would be neat to print, laminate and stick in Ziploc bags with a tub of playdough and add as an activity in a Busy Bag Box!

Splenda Essentials at Target, Only $0.89!


There was a $3.00 off Splenda Essentials coupon in the 7/31 SmartSource insert today! You can use this at Target where an 80 count box is $3.89.

Splenda Essentials, 80 ct. $3.89, Regular Price
-$3.00/1 Splenda Essentials from 7/31/11 SS
As low as $0.89!

(Thanks, Kansas City Mamas!)

FREE Frito-Lay Chips Giveaway (500 Will Win!)


Frito-Lay is Celebrating 50 Years! To mark this milestone, they are giving away 500 free bags of chips (up to $3.99 value)! Just click the link here and enter by 12 noon CT on 8/2/11 for your chance to win! Good Luck!

(Thanks, Hip2save!)

FREE Post-it Super Sticky Notes sample!


Head on over here to score a FREE Post-it Super Sticky Notes sample! You will either need to be a member of Post-it Perks! or opt-in to the program.

(Thanks, Freebie – Link!)

Swagbucks Code Extravaganza: Earn 50 Swag Bucks!


Today only, Swagbucks is having a Swag Code Extravaganza and offering up multiple Swag Codes throughout the day where you’ll have a chance to earn up to 50 Swag Bucks! You’ll be able to find these codes on the Swagbucks Blog, Toolbar, Widget, Twitter page, and Facebook page so be sure to keep your eyes peeled on all of those pages throughout the day for your clues! This will be a great way to earn extra Swag Bucks to put towards snatching up those great rewards, such as Amazon gift cards, Starbucks gift cards, Paypal credit, Fandango gift cards, and much more!

*If you’re new to Swagbucks, be sure to head on over here to sign up! And if you are wondering what the heck I’m talking about, be sure to go here for more details on how exactly you can earn rewards through Swagbucks!

(Thanks for the reminder, Hip2save!)

FREE BIC Atlantis Pen Giveaway (Every Hour)!


I now know more details on the FREE BIC pen offer I posted about yesterday! Check out what BIC Pen Pals stated on their Facebook page

Hi Everyone! The Pen Giveaway has officially kicked off! Here’s how it works: 1. Visit The Cork Board every hour on the hour between 10AM and 8PM EST for the next 30 days 2. Click on the giveaway information and enter in your information 3. Please remember that we are only giving away 130 pens every hour on the hour. 4. You can only win once! Good luck to all of our BIC Pen Pals:)

So, check back at 11am EST and every hour after that to try and win a FREE Bic Atlantis Pen! These will go incredibly fast, so good luck!

(Thanks, Because Cheaper is Better!)