Starbucks - BOGO Free Event

Heads up, coffee lovers!  Starting tomorrow, 11/15/12 thru 11/18 from the hours of 2-5PM Starbucks is hosting their Buy One, Share One Event.  Choose from Caramel Brulle Latte, Peppermint Mocha or Gingerbread Latte.  Buy one, get one free of equal or lesser value.  At participating stores.  No coupon necessary.

20 Free Gift Tags

These tags are cute!  Now you can customize your gift tags.  Click HERE to score 20 FREE gift tags from Ink Garden.  Simply enter coupon code FREETAGS at checkout.  You will have to pay for shipping.  Offer expires December 17th, 2012.  NOTE:  This is for new Ink Garden customers only.

Wonder How Many Of These Jerry Seinfeld Owns?!

Is this GENIUS of what?!?!?  I swear, I am placing my order today.  I cannot tell you how much I HATE soggy cereal - and I don't even want to think about how much cereal the Park boys have wasted because it got soggy before they managed to walk their little butts to the table to eat breakfast!  Michael Roberts, the inventor, is my new hero!  I present to you, the Obol.  I even love the name!  Get TWO Obols for $29 on Living Social.
The sleek, patented design of the Obol keeps foods separated with two staggered reservoirs, preventing cereal from getting soggy, crackers from crumbling in soup, and of course, Mr. Claus’s favorite—cookies from drowning in milk. This holiday season, gift yourself or a friend a set of two bowls, which have been featured on ABC and The Huffington Post. Each easy-to-hold bowl has a designated place for cereal or other dry foods, a lower reservoir for liquid, and a textured nonslip grip and rim. Just swoop a little milk, then scoop a little cereal onto your spoon from each well, and you’re on your way to a very merry meal, indeed.

Fujifilm FinePix 12MP Digital Camera - Also Shoots HD Video & Audio - $59.99 Today Only

This camera deal was just featured on The View this morning!  If you are in the market for a camera, or someone on your Christmas list wants one - this deal is for you.  Click HERE to get a Fujifilm FinePix 14MP Digital Camera w/ 2.7" LCD Display, 8x Optical Zoom & 720p HD Video with Audio for just $59.99!  This camera is normally priced at $150, and is currently on sale for $101.38 on Amazon. Sleek, slim and portable it is easy to capture your life’s best moments with the Fujifilm FinePix camera. This camera has 14 megapixels and an 8x optical zoom lens that lets you record video in beautiful 720p high-definition with audio. 
The 2.7” LCD screen makes it easy to review and stage each shot. Face detection, auto red-eye removal and blink and smile detection ensures that your subject is always photo ready. Lens shift optical image stabilization effectively puts an end to blurry photos and auto-focus with tracking helps keep moving subjects (kids, pets, sports, etc.) the center of attention. Automatic scene recognition means that framed scenes are detected and the appropriate camera setting (portrait, landscape, night, macro etc.) is chosen. Share your favorite moments with family and friends on Facebook and YouTube using FinePix Studio software. Choice of two colors: black or red.  GREAT deal - but available TODAY ONLY!  Get it HERE while you can.

Kikkoman Coupon & CopyKat Outback Steakhouse Green Bean Recipe!!

Here's a high-value $0.75 off coupon for Kikkoman Soy Sauce that you'll want to print off.  I usually use this to make my copykat version of the AMAZING green beans at Outback Steakhouse.  Have you tried 'em yet?  They are to die for!  Seriously, seriously tasty.  You know they're good when I find myself swatting away the fork of my green bean-phobic husband!  They're THAT good.  You can find the recipe and a video tutorial HERE.  Try 'em - you'll LOVE 'em!  They've become a regular treat in the Park house.

photo/recipe credit

Free Coupons.com Savings Club Membership

The Coupons.com Savings Club is officially 1-year old.  To celebrate, they're giving away FREE 1-year memberships!  Click on the banner above to snag a FREE 1-year membership to the Coupons.com Savings Club. Be sure to enter promo code BIRTHDAY at checkout.  The Savings Club gives you higher value coupons than what is available on the standard Coupons.com site (I think they're typically $0.25-$0.50 higher). NOTE: You will have to enter credit card information to sign up for this free offer. When your 1-year membership expires your card will be charged $3/month unless you cancel. (They will send you a reminder email when your FREE membership is about to expire).  To give you an idea of what you can expect, these are some of the coupons that are currently available exclusively to Savings Club Members:

Layla Grayce - 15% Off Holiday Gifts & $25 Off Next Purchase Offer

Fall in love with the all new Layla Grayce! Enter the promo code MERRY at checkout and you'll save 15% off holiday gifts.  Layla Grayce has recently launched their newly redesigned website. In addition to a fresh and inspiring new look, Layla Grayce has added some bells and whistles just for you. You can now check customer reviews to read firsthand information on product experiences and weigh in on your favorite purchases. Test drive a new look with the brand new design board, where you can mix and match different products and perfect your look before you purchase. When you seem to lack inspiration, visit the redesigned and revamped Backroom Blog. There you'll find ideas that inspire and inform you to get a jumpstart on your next project. It gets even better - sign up for Layla Grace emails, and earn access to exclusive offers, insider sales, and $25 off your next purchase!  Be sure to visit the newly designed Layla Grayce website today!

Dallas Morning News Briefing Free

Have you signed up for your free "briefing" newspaper from the Dallas Morning News?  We subscribe to the Dallas Morning News on Wed and Sun, and have this free version to fill in the remaining days.  It comes Wednesday thru Saturday, and is delivered free to your home when you register here.


I really like that it gives me a second copy of all the newspaper coupons for nothing!  :)

Holiday Decorating Idea

photo/idea credit

LOVE this idea for Holiday Decorating! Lay an old frame on the table and fill with fake snow, ornaments, pine boughs, and flowers (real or fake)...very striking!  This would look super-FAB on my front dining room table.  Head HERE for tips on how you too could get this awesome look at your home.  Now if I could just figure a way to keep the ding-dang cats away from it I'd be all set.  THEY and the kids and the dogs are the reasons I cannot have nice things!  :) 

Obvi! :)

Thank A Military Hero For FREE

LOVE this idea!  Card Gnome has teamed up with the Red Cross for a second year to deliver cards to veterans and active military members. Your cards and personal messages will be a welcomed 'touch of home' for our troops this holiday season. Simply select "Send to a hero" in the delivery options on any of our cards! You can start by browsing thank you cards or Christmas cards. No address required!  What an awesome way to thank these brave men & women for their service.  Get the kids involved too!
New to Card Gnome?  You can get your first card FREE.  So if you've never ordered from Card Gnome before, you can personalize a card for a Military Hero, select "Send to a hero" in the delivery option, and your (first) card will be sent for FREE.

$7 Off Any Entree At Macaroni Grill

This sounds so yummy! Must. Eat. Lunch. Click HERE to print a high-value coupon to take $7 off ANY Entree at Macaroni Grill. Take a friend to lunch and save! Coupon required. Dine-in or To Go. One coupon valid per party, per table. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Coupon has no cash value, may be used one time only and applied to one check only. Taxes & gratuity not included. Excludes international locations, Puerto Rico, Montana, Hawaii, & McAllen, TX.  Coupon valid thru 11/21/12.

30 Free Address Labels

The perfect addition to your Christmas cards - click HERE to get 30 FREE customized Address Labels from Ink Garden.  You will pay $5.99 for shipping and handling.  Enter coupon code FREELABELS at checkout.

Super Hero Costume/Monthly Mission Membership - $20

OK, this is flippin' ADORABLE!  You've all seen the super hero capes they sell.  Well Mamapedia's daily deal today is the WHOLE PACKAGE - at a huge savings.  Get a custom costume and one-month Sidekick Mission Membership for just $20.  That's a 69% savings!  Think Christmas! 
PowerCapes takes being a super hero to a whole new level with their captivating collection of custom capes, costumes, and masks. Combined with the one-month Sidekick Mission Membership from the Superfly Organization of Active Recruits (SOAR)—a monthly package loaded with top secret missions and activities for little caped crusaders— and your kids will look and feel like they’re ready to save the world. 
Costumes are composed of high-quality fabrics, quality stitching, and meticulous craftsmanship, ensuring years of make-believe fun. Choose from a vibrant array of colors and add an emblem or monogram to any cape or costume. 
Sidekick Mission Membership includes (1) cape, (1) comic book, (1) trading card, (1) mission sticker, (1) sticker sheet, (1) mission book, and (1) official superhero certificate.  Go HERE for full deal details.

Razor RipStik - $39.99

If you've got active kids, this is a GREAT deal on a Razor RipStik.  Get it TODAY ONLY for just $39.99 from Woot.  These are VERY popular, and according to my boys, VERY fun.  These are currently priced on Amazon.com for $94.99, so as you can see - this is a BARGAIN.  Read the reviews and you'll see it's rated 4 1/2 stars with over 300 reviews.  This is an excellent opportunity to get an early start on your Christmas shopping.  I wouldn't wait too long to decide, as these may sell out before the day is thru.

40% off Recipe Products At Paper Coterie - Make Your Own Holiday Cookbook!

Click HERE to save 40% off all Recipe Products at Paper Coterie.  Every year, it is a tradition in my family to set aside one day in December when we all get together and do Holiday Baking.  Me, my Mom, Aunt, Sister-in-Law and all the kiddos spend HOURS (pretty much the entire day) baking, baking and well, then we do some baking.  But we knock it all out in one day, and have tons of fun in the process.  Cookies, fudge, candies, Chex Mix, homemade popcorn balls.  We've got it down!  Several years ago I actually created a Recipe Book with all our favorite standby's (and some new ones) and TONS of pictures of us doing Holiday Baking over the years.  And, of course, there are pics of the actual cooked recipes.  It turned out BEAUTIFUL, and is a family heirloom.  LOVE IT!  Here's your chance to do the same thing....but for a lot less.  Paper Coterie products are beautiful - I'm sure their Recipe Products are no exception.  Click HERE to check 'em out, then enter promo code COMFORTFOOD to save 40%.  Offer valid thru 11/25.

Luna De Noche Tex Mex Grill - $20 for $10

Calling all local readers!  This is one of my local favs for Mexican food - and with today's SweetJack deal you can eat for half price.  And we all know, half price food tastes BETTER.  Click HERE to grab a $20 voucher to Luna De Noche restaurant for just $10.   To see the deal, just scroll down the page a little, it's on the right.  Valid at all five of their locations in Garland, Rockwall, Victory Park, Plano, and NorthPark.  OK....now I'm hungry!

Have You Gotten Your 10 Free Holiday Cards Yet?

REMINDER:  Tomorrow is the last day to get this HOT deal!
Head to Tiny Prints to get 10 FREE Holiday Cards!  Simply head HERE to choose & personalize your cards, and enter promo code HOLIDAYCHEER at checkout.  There are TONS to choose from - you'll have a hard time deciding (at least I did!).  Note, you will have to pay shipping of $3.50, but that's still cheaper than getting a pack of Holiday cards from Target (and these are cuter)!  That works out to just $0.35 per customized photo card!  NOTE: This promo is available to EVERYONE, not just first time customers.  Offer ends 11/13/12.
Offer is limited to 10 cards per customer. This promotion cannot be combined with other offers and is valid for one-time use only. Shipping and handling charges will apply. Rounded corners, Pearl White Shimmer paper and Premium DoubleThick ™ Matte paper will incur additional fees. This promotion code applies exclusively to holiday cards and holiday party invitations and is not applicable to previously placed orders, Erin Condren products, William Arthur boxed sets, shipping, taxes or rush processing fees. Offer is only valid on Tiny Prints and is not applicable on treat.com, third party or partner websites. To prevent abuse, we reserve the right to discontinue or modify this offer at any time without notice. We reserve the right to cancel any order at any time. Offer expires 11/13/12 at 11:59 pm (PT).

Gevalia - Free Tea Sampler & 4 Boxes Of Tea For $9.99 Shipped

Free Local Bowling For Military (Active & Vets)

Here's another military freebie - Plano Super Bowl is offering anyone in the military with an ID or wearing their uniform THREE games of bowling and free shoe rental.  Valid only on Veteran's Day - NOvember 12, 2012 until 5 PM.

For My Fellow Thrift City Fans

Local Groupon Deals For Kids/Families

Believe it or not, Summer Break will be here BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!  Here is a list of kid/family-friendly Groupon deals that are available that JUST might save your sanity when the kiddos are off school.  (Can you tell I know a little about this?). 

Save 64% on Gymnastics or Tumbling Lessons For Four Weeks at Texas Champion Gymnastics in Plano. Go one day a week for $32 or two days a week for $50 - this will come in handy when it is BLAZING HOT in Texas, and too hot to do anything outside!

Two One-Hour Jump Passes or Four Two-Hour Jump Passes to Cosmic Jump (Up to Half Off).  Vouchers start at $12.  Valid at the Allen and Lewisville locations.

Two-Hour Sessions For Two Or Four to JumpStreet.  Includes trampoline jumping, arcade games, dodge ball and more.  Prices start at $19.99 depending on which package you choose (Save up to 52% Off).  We have been bought this voucher before and my boys LOVE this place!  There are multiple locations to choose from.

Three Hours of Unlimited Go-Karting and Mini Golf for Two, Four, or Six at Zone Action Park in Lewisville.  You can also choose a Birthday Bash for up to 16 Children.  Save up to 54% Off.  Vouchers start at $19.  We have been to Zone Action Park before and had a GRAND TIME - highly recommended!

Another Site For Grocery Coupons

Do You Do A Lot Of Online Shopping?

Do you do a lot of online shopping? I don't plan to do ANY of my holiday shopping in-store - I do it ALL online these days. It's so much easier! Submit your email address to Ebates.com and get cash back at over 1,200 stores any time you start your shopping trip at Ebates.com.

40% Off Select Vera Bradley Patterns

Calling all Vera Bradley fans!  Today thru Monday (November 10-12th) take 40% off everything in Happy Snails, Boysenberry and Plum Petals! Plus, score receive Free Shipping on orders of $50 or more.

$10 Off $20 FedEx Express Shipment

You will likely be finding yourself shipping packages in the next few months.  Click HERE to print a coupon to Save $10 on a $20 FedEx Express shipment.  Print the coupon and take it to a local FedEx Office or FedEx retail location.  The coupon doesn't expire until 12/31/12 - so you've got the entire holiday season to put it to good use!

25% Off Your Entire Michael's Purchase

Today thru Monday, Michael's is celebrating their Friends & Family Event - offering 25% off your entire purchase, including sale items.  Click HERE to print the necessary coupon, then head to Michael's and get your craft on (for 25% less)!  Valid thru 11/12/12.

Coupons To Get You Ready For Thanksgiving

Pre-Owned Amazon Kindle - $39.99!

Been on the hunt for a great deal on a pre-owned Amazon Kindle?  Take an extra $30 off! Pay just $39.99 after promo code "KINDLE30" for a pre-owned Amazon Kindle Wireless eReader 3G WiFi eBook ($149.99 MSRP).  NOTE:  This deal expires 11/15.

70% Off + Free Shipping - Cardstore

Did you miss out on the 10 FREE Holiday Cards yesterday?  You can still get a great deal from Cardstore - Enter promo code CCN2170 at checkout to score your cards at 70% off, plus get FREE shipping!  Not a bad deal!  The hardest part is picking the perfect picture(s) for the card.  NOTE:  This offer is good thru 11/16/12

Who Wants Some Free Yogurt?

Print this coupon and take it to Tom Thumb or Albertsons to score FREE Yoplait Simplait yogurt.  This $0.30 off coupon will TRIPLE to $0.90 off!  This highest I've ever seen these is $0.79/ea - so FREE after this coupon.  You can print TWO from each printer you've got!  :)

FREE Prilosec OTC Sample

I've been having MAD heartburn these days (reflux related) - so I will definitely be signing up for this one!  :(

Have You Entered The Friends Giveaway Yet?

REMINDER:   TOMORROW is the last day to enter!
Warner Bros. Pictures is proud to announce the release of Friends: The Complete Series Blu-Ray Box Set November 13th 2012; along with the 30 Days of Friends: Trivia Challenge Blog App and Video Player!   The Blog App and Video Player has all sorts of fun things to do, like:

• 30 Days of Friends: Trivia Challenge! Come back everyday to earn a different Friends character badge, unlock hidden badges, and earn awesome Friends content along the way. 
• Mashup Clip Countdown! Relive all your favorite Friends moments in these fun clips. Each week a new clip will be unlocked. Let your readers know so they come back week after week to check them out! 
• Which Friend Are You Most Like Quiz! Everybody loves the characters of Friends for their distinct and quirky personalities. Chandler’s wit, Monica’s OCD, and Phoebe with her free-spirit. Take this quiz to find out what Friends character you are most like!

Feeling lucky?  Send me an email at brendalpark@gmail.com by Friday, November 9th and tell me with Friend you are most like.  You could win a Friends prize pack with two oversized cappuccino mugs and a picture frame just like the one on Monica’s door. On Saturday, November 10th I will randomly draw one lucky winner from all entries and post the winner's name.  Good luck!