HOT $0.50 Starkist Tuna Pouch Coupon

THIS is a great coupon, as it will double to $1.00 off at stores like Tom Thumb and Albertsons!  Head HERE to print TWO (it's a bricks) coupons to Save $0.50 On Any Starkist Pouch product.  Then just hold onto it until you see 'em on sale 10 for $10 and snag TWO for free!  We LOVE tuna - my kids will just eat it plain in a bowl with a little salt & pepper on it (weird)......
Thanks, Freebie Shark!

Candy Heart Ring Craft

If this is not THE sweetest idea, I don't know what is!  The ring is soooooooo stinkin' adorable.  I can think of TONS of uses for this little Valentine's craft:

• You could make one for each of your family members and give it to them on Valentine's Day morning to wear all day and remember how much you love them.
• You could make 'em as Valentine's that your child could pass out at school (too cute!).  Just make sure to make boyish ones as well (like, UROCK)
• If you are planning your kid's school Valentine's party - what a sweet craft this makes.  

Head to Woman's Day for instructions.  XOXO indeed!

Meijer's Big Steal

If you are in the market for a new recliner, this really does seem like a BIG STEAL.  This microfiber recliners is Meijer's Big Steal for today.  So while supplies last (and this WILL likely sell out), you can get this really nice chair for just $189 with FREE SHIPPING ($399 value).  I can't believe it ships for free.  That may be what really seals the deal.  I have seen recliners like this on sale for around this price before, but you have to go to the store and then somehow get it back to the house.  To have it arrive ON YOUR DOORSTEP for just $189 seems like a fantastic buy.

Monkey Muffins

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Check out what The Pioneer Woman did with some leftover bread dough!  She is super handy and makes her own bread dough.  You could easily substitute frozen bread dough or canned biscuits, depending on what you have handy.  She has so many terrific recipes on her site.  

Do these not look absolutely AMAZING?  And simple, simple to do!  I think I'm gonna give this a shot on Monday morning when the boys are out of school.  I've got some frozen bread dough that should work quite nicely!

Make It Count

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Graveyard Mall - TWO Webkinz Backpacks For $2.99 ($29.98 value)

HOLY SMOKES!  GraveyardMall has this SMOKIN' HOT deal on Webkinz backpacks.  You will get TWO (count 'em, TWO) Webkinz backpacks for just $2.99 ($29.98 value).  Note, these are small 9" backpacks that are designed not really for school, but for carrying your Webkinz around with you.  They look like really nice quality and almost like a stuffed animal (furry). If you are getting the 5-pack of Webkinz that I posted about HERE, I would go ahead and add on these adorable backpacks.  What a SUPER-CUTE Valentine's Day for those of you with TWO younger kiddos.  Give them each a new Webkinz backpack and a new Webkinz plush to put in it, for CHEAP!  To find these backpacks, do a SEARCH for Webkinz on the GraveyardMall site.

FREE Subscription to Better Homes & Gardens

HURRY HERE to request a FREE 1 year Subscription to Better Homes & Gardens magazine ($47.88 value).  The first 9,500 will get it!  When I entered it said 3,800 had been claimed so far.  At least you'll know right away if you get it or not!

Free J Soap Factory Sample

Head to the J Soap Factory facebook page to request a free sample.  You will have to 'like" them first, but who doesn't like free samples?  The best part is you will get to choose from soap, bath fizzy or body scrub.  I'm going for the bath fizzy - LOVE 'EM!
Thanks, Who Said Nothing In Life Is Free!

Picaboo Custom Calendar - Only $9

Groupon has a great deal on a beautiful custom calendar from Picaboo for just $9.00 ($20 value).  Limit one per household.  May purchase one more as a gift.  I really like that you can add photos NOT just to the top of the calendar for decoration, but also to the actual date squares (so if Grandma's birthday was on a certain date, you could add her pic on there to remind you!).

Groupon Tablet Deal

CVS - New Free Coupon Pack

Next time you make a run to CVS, stop by the MinuteClinic and pick up a FREE Coupon Pack.  There is no purchase required, just ask the MinuteClinic staff for one.  Inside you will find coupons for CVS Brand products - which is great to hold onto for when they put those on sale.  I haven't gotten mine yet, so I'm not sure on the expiration dates.

New Blockbuster Express Promo Code

Eversave - CUTE Boots For Just $22

Shoe Scandal Step it up:$22 for a pair of stylish, Australian-style boots from Shoe Scandal

Look at these CUTE boots available TODAY from Eversave for just $22!  Click on the banner above for details.

HUGE Michael's Beyond Clearance Sale

You may want to swing thru a Michael's sometime before 1/16 (Monday).  They are having a HUGE Beyond Clearance sale, where you take an additional 70% off select clearance jewelry products and select clearance scrapbook stickers.  If you stop by, let us know what you find!  Before you head out, you might want to head HERE to print out the latest Michael's coupons.

FREE Cardstore Card Every Day Thru 1/15/12

REMINDER:  IF YOU DID NOT GET YOUR FREE CARD YESTERDAY, THEY'RE GIVING AWAY ANOTHER 10,000 TODAY.  (If you already got one using this promo code, you will NOT be able to get another one on a different day).
Cardstore is at it AGAIN, giving away 10,000 FREE CARDS every day thru 1/15/12.  Click on the banner above to get your FREE card.  You can choose ANY card....Thank You, Birthday, it doesn't matter. Enter promo code FREECARD121 at checkout.  Just click on the banner above, personalize your card, enter the promo code at checkout, and if you're one of the first 10,000 your card is FREE.  Hurry - what are you waiting for?!?!?!

Tiny Prints - Birthday Cards $0.99 Sitewide

Tiny Prints is having a Birthday Card Sale thru 1/17/12.  Get set for 2012 birthdays with $0.99 cards when you use promo code bday99 at checkout.  They have a HUGE selection of cards that you can fully personalize with photos.  Imagine getting ALL your cards done in one fell swoop, for just 99 cents apiece.  Best part of all - one more thing to cross off your To Do list (you won't have to worry about cards for the rest of the year!).  Just walk to the cabinet, grab the appropriate card, stick a stamp on it, and pat yourself on the back.  :)

Disney Family Movies FREE Preview Weekend

Disney Family Movies FREE Preview Weekend starts today thru Monday, January 16th.  Click HERE for all the details, and to type in your zip code to see if your provider is participating.  As with the Showtime Free Preview Weekend, Dish Network (my provider) is NOT participating, but Verizon, UVerse, Comcast and more ARE.  
Thanks, For The Mommas!

$1.50 Kashi Coupon

Yay!  This is a HIGH VALUE Kashi coupon.  Head HERE to print a coupon to Save $1.50 on any box of kashi Banana Chocolate Chip Soft n' Chewy Bars.  Sounds tasty!  The coupon doesn't expire until 2/11/12.  And it's a bricks, so you know what to do!  (hint - print TWO!)

Chadwicks - $9.99 & Less HUGE Sale

Chadwicks is having a HUGE Clearance Sale right now, with TONS of super-cute stuff all marked down to $9.99 or less.  You will want to head there NOW, because sizes and selection will go fast.  Trust me....REALLY CUTE stuff for CHEAP.  Here's a few examples of what I thought was cute (all this stuff is $9.99).  That black & white suit was normally $69.99!!!

Free Large Soft Drink At AMC Theaters

Planning a trip to the movie theater this weekend?  Head HERE to print out a coupon for a FREE Large Soft Drink At AMC Theaters.  The coupon is good thru January 27, 2012.  I have not been to the movies in AGES!  What's good to see right now?
Thanks, My Dallas Mommy!

HOT Coupon For Iced Coffee Fans

If you are a fan of Iced Coffee, you'll want to head to the Wolfgang Puck facebook page and "like" them to download a coupon to Save $1.00 On (1) 8.5 oz. Bottle - any flavor.  Their facebook page says that they are sold in the Organic Section of Kroger's thru January and ON SALE 10 for $10.  So this should make for FREE Iced Coffee.  It's a bricks coupon, so you can print off two!
Thanks, Hip2Save!

Bento Ideas

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Well, folks, we're about halfway through the school year and my latest lunchbox offerings have been a little.....ahem.....uninspired (to say the least).  It's getting really tedious packing the same 3 lunches every night, so this morning I went looking for inspiration.  I found it at Keeley McGuire's blog "Lunch Made Easy" (sounds good to me!).  What I love about Bento lunches are the creativity, the use of lots of fresh fruits & veggies, and the presentation.  I am NOT a fan of the japanese, over-the-top "let me take 2 hours and make an amazing bento" meals.  I could NEVER pull something like that off, even if I wanted to.  (which I don't).  What I DO want to do is put just a LITTLE bit of "zip" into the standard lunchbox fare.  I don't want to do anything too fancy, but I want my kids to know that I took just a little extra time to make it special, and maybe, just maybe when they're eating lunch they'll remember that their Mom loves 'em.  I've included just a few of Keeley's ideas to entice you!  I hope you (and I) are inspired to make it count.  :)

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Snapily - Animated Valentine Cards

Valentine's Day will be here before we know it!  I went to Target the other day and Zach had to look at all the Valentine's cards (decisions, decisions).  Your child will be the coolest kid in school with Snapily's Favor Cards. These are fun wallet size cards available to be personalized with your kiddo's mug in either 3D or animation.  There are some REALLY CUTE ones!  Promo code LOVE75 lets you buy one 20 pack and you get the 2nd for 75% off. This is an $18 savings!

Need a Valentine for that ONE special someone? Snapily is also offering $2 off anything on their site with promo code HOT2OFF. Photo cards that retail for $3.99 can now be scored for just $1.99 when you use that promo code!  TRY finding a nice card anywhere else for that price! There are TONS to choose from! It cannot be combined with other codes, but you can use it on repeat transactions. So think birthdays, anniversary, or even a personalized thank you card!

Chipmunk Lovie From Old Knit Glove

Miyako Kanamori turns lonely, single gloves into lovely cozy companions.  Go HERE to see her complete tutorial on how to turn an old knit glove into a new friend for your sweet babies.  She's got an entire book out called "Happy Gloves:  Charming Softy Friends Made From Colorful Gloves."  What a great idea!

Valentine's Day Marshmallow Pops

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These sweet marshmallow pops are not only really adorable, but super easy to make.  These would be perfect for your little sweetie's School Valentine's Party!  Head to Salem County Woman's website for the recipe and directions.  Love it!

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Free Ear Plug Sample

Click HERE to get your FREE Trial Pack of Hearos Ear Plugs.  You can choose Original, Xtreme, or Pretty in Pink.  They give away 5,000 pair each day at 10:00 CST.  If they're all gone today, you can try again tomorrow.  I got mine!  One sample per household.

Vote To Win A Free Box Of Smuckers Uncrustables

Head HERE to vote for your favorite photo finalist for your chance to be an instant winner in the Smucker's Uncrustables For Your Unstoppables coupon promotion (Phew!  That's a mouthful!).  You will know immediately if you are a winner.  If so, you'll receive a coupon for a free box of Smucker's Uncrustables Sandwiches ($3.25 value) via mail in about 8 weeks.  There are 300 instant winners daily.  If you're not a winner today, you can vote every day thru February 15th.  Good luck!
Thanks, Hip2Save!

HOT Target Daily Deal

Woot Woot!  Target's got a HOT Daily Deal today!  Head HERE to score this E.L.F. 32 piece eyeshadow palette for just $2.37 plus FREE SHIPPING.  If you've got a teenage daughter (Dawn, I'm talkin' to YOU!), this would be PERFECT (and cheap) for Valentine's Day!  To sweeten the deal even further, you can apply promo code TGTHTT5Z at checkout to save another 10%.

Parents Play FREE Mini Golf - Adventure Landing

Today is NOT a good day for this, but it is supposed to warm up this weekend!  Just thought I'd let you know that during the entire month of January Parents Play Free Mini Golf at Adventure Landing (with each paying child game at regular price).  We love playing mini golf, and get VERY competitive.  It's a great way to spend some time with your family on a beautiful day.  Click HERE to print the coupon before you head out.

Nature's Bounty $1 off Coupon

Click HERE to print a $1.00 coupon for Nature's Bounty Vitamins.  These go on BOGO sale all the time at Tom Thumb and Kroger.  Print out two of these (it's a bricks), then hold onto it for a BOGO sale and save big time.

Easy Spirit Sale - Up to 70% Off PLUS An Extra 20%

Easy Spirit is having a great sale today - Up to 70% off, PLUS take an extra 20% Off All Sale Styles.  I don't know whether you've ever owned a pair of Easy Spirits before, but they are some of the most comfortable shoes you can wear.  Just for grins I decided to peruse the Sale section, and found some really cute boots that were a bargain.  Check out these finds (Remember, you take an extra 20% off the sale price.  Shipping is FREE on orders $49.99+):

Nerola
Was $99.00
Now $24.99

Brandia
Was $119.00
Now $49.99

Iceage
Was $99.00
Now $24.99

Johnsonville Sausage Coupon

Did you know that Johnsonville just came out with new Chicken Sausage?  It's got 50% of the fat, with 100% of the taste.  Head HERE to print a $0.55 coupon.  We are BIG Johnsonville Brat fans, so I'm looking forward to trying these.  Have you tried the Brat Burgers?  They are REALLY good too - you can find 'em in the frozen food section at Walmart (they're the ONLY reason I go to Walmart!).

Handmade Valentine Card Download

I came across this really sweet homemade Valentine's Day template and had to pass it on!  I don't know about you, but my boys will be ALL OVER THIS.  They learned how to make 3D cards in art class several months ago, so this is right up their alley!  Head to www.duitang.com for the template and directions.  Note that this site is in Chinese, and I used Google Chrome's Translate feature so I could read it.  Basic instructions are to CUT on the solid lines and FOLD on the dotted lines.  To really jazz it up you can print it on colored paper, and then glue onto a contrasting color of heavier paper stock.
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