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:: Gretchen’s Target Shopping Trip: $25.53 worth of products for $11.65 out of pocket

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Target Shopping Trip

1 Market Pantry Lunchmeat – $2, used $1/$2 Target Mobile coupon (Text FRESH to 827438) – $1 after coupon

1 Green Onions – $1.29 – used $1/1 Target Mobile coupon (Text FRESH to 827438) – $0.29 after coupon

4 Market Pantry Canned Green Beans – $0.64 each, used 2 $0.75/2 Target printable - $0.26 each after coupons

4 Pringles @ $1.49 each – On Sale Buy 3 Get 1 Free, used $1/4 coupon from the 9/8 RedPlum insert – $0.87 each after coupon

1 Monopoly Game – $7.79, used $3/1 printable - $4.79 after coupon (I was so excited about this! We love to play board games but I hate paying full price for them so we hardly have any board games at our house. Now Monopoly has been added to our very small collection.) :)

Total before coupons and sales: $25.53

Total with tax ($1.04) after coupons and sales: $11.65

See the full list of deals at Target this week.


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:: Walmart: Crayola Play & Fold Art Easel $24.99 Shipped

Crayola Fold & Play

Walmart has the Crayola Play & Fold Art Studio priced at $24.99 with free Site-to-Store shipping.

Thanks, Moms by Heart!


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:: Save an additional 20% on already discounted Apple Accessories

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If you are looking for deals on Apple Accessories then make sure to head on over to Tanga where you will save an EXTRA 20% off their already discounted prices on a nice selection of Apple Accessories when you use the code BONUS20 at checkout!

Apple Accessories 

Have you ever shopped at Tanga? See all of today's current deals here.

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:: Ask The Readers: How can we save on prescriptions when we don’t have insurance?

Today’s question is from Julia:

My husband just changed jobs and we found out the hard way that our new insurance has little to no prescription coverage. So I’m wondering, how do you save on monthly prescriptions without insurance? -Julia

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:: Free Subscription to Home Educating Family Magazine plus 3 Free Ebooks

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Get a free one-year subscription to Home Educating Family Magazine from Homeschool Giveaways through 10/25/13. As a bonus, you’ll also receive 3 free ebooks.

Sign up now for your free subscription to Home Educating Family Magazine, a $25.99 value.

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:: Printable Coupon Roundup

Take a look at some of the best printable coupons available now. Check each coupon for terms and conditions.

Household & Grocery

$2.00 off any flavor of 72ct LISTERINE Pocketpaks$0.75 off any Colgate Toothpaste$1.00 off Any State Fair Corn Dog product$1.00 off SNICKERS Peanut Butter Squared Minis

DVDs

$2.00 off Lost and Found dvd$3.00 off Alpha & Omega 2: A Howl-iday Adventure$2.00 off Tickety Toc: Chime Time Adventures dvd$3.00 off Geronimo Stilton: Operation Shufongfong

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:: Gretchen’s Walgreens Shopping Trip: $14.97 worth of products for $2.85 out of pocket

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Walgreens Shopping Trip

2 Caress Body Wash at $4.99 – On Sale Buy One Get One 50% off
Used 2 $2/1 coupon from the 10/13 RedPlum insert

2 Gain Dish Detergent – Marked down to $0.50 each
Used 2 $0.25/1 coupon from the 9/15 RedPlum insert

1 LED Pumpkin Key Chain – Marked down to $0.25 (filler item)

Used $2 Register Rewards from last shopping trip

Total before coupons, sales and Register Rewards: $14.97

Total with tax ($0.62) after coupons, sales and Register Rewards: $2.85 AND received 2,000 Balance Reward points (for buying 2 Caress) – like $2

See the full list of deals at Walgreens this week here.


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:: Home Depot: $5 off $50 Coupon

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Receive a coupon for $5 off your next purchase of $50 or more when you sign up for the Home Depot newsletter.

This coupon is valid while supplies last.

Thanks, For the Mommas!


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:: Free Meal at Souper Salad for Your Birthday

Souper Fresh

Join the Souper Salad Souper Fresh Club and you'll receive a coupon for a FREE meal good for the week of your birthday. You’ll also be signed up to receive updates and special offers from Souper Salad.

Check the Souper Salad website for restaurant locations. This offer may change at any time. Purchase may be required.

To see more great birthday treats, check out this list of 27 Freebies You Can Get for Your Birthday.

27 Birthday Freebies

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:: Vitacost: 2 54-oz. jars of Coconut Oil for just $14.49 each shipped (new customers)!

Vitacost Coconut Oil

There’s a great deal on coconut oil from Vitacost right now. You can get 2 54-oz. jars of coconut oil for just $14.49 each shipped. Here’s how:

::Sign up for a free $10 off $30 Vitacost coupon here.

::Add two 54-oz. tubs of Vitacost Coconut Oil to your cart.

::Go to checkout and enter your $10 off $30 coupon code.

::Choose the cheapest shipping option ($4.99).

::Pay $28.98 at checkout for two 54-oz. tubs of coconut oil — that’s less than $0.27 per ounce.

Note: If you are not a new customer, you can’t use the $10 off $30 coupon, but you can get free shipping instead for buying $25+ of Vitacost items. This makes your total $33.98 for both tubs — or about $0.31 per ounce.

Thanks, Lisa!

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:: Amazon.com: The best online household & grocery deals this week

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Here are some of this week’s best grocery & household deals from Amazon.com, courtesy of Terry and Mandi from Jungle Deals & Steals. Many of these prices are higher than what you'd pay by combining coupons with sales, but they may be good deals for you if you live where there aren't many stores or deals are scarce:

Sparkle: Sparkle Pick-A-Size Giant Paper Towel Rolls are available for as low as $0.81 each ($19.32 for 24 rolls).

GoGo Squeez: Get a great price on GoGo Squeez applepeach Applesauce on the Go. Pick them up for as low as $0.45 each ($21.83 for the pack of 48).

Wipes:

Bob’s Red Mill:

Qtips: Stock up on Qtips Cotton Swabs available for as low as $8.07 for the 1875-count.

Maxell: Here’s a great deal on Maxell AA Batteries. Get them for as low as $0.21 each ($10 for the pack of 48).

Barilla: Don’t miss this deal on Barilla Mezzze Penne. The 16-ounce boxes are on sale for as low as $0.97 each ($3.88 for the pack of 4).

Terry & Mandi are a busy mother-daughter team that look for ways to save money without sacrificing a lot of time, and they share their love for all things Amazon.com at Jungle Deals & Steals.


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:: Free sample of Bodycology Charmed Apple Cream (Facebook offer)

Free sample of Bodycology cream

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:: One-year subscription to Running Times magazine for $3.99

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:: Macy’s Black Friday Ad 2013

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The Macy’s Black Friday Ad 2013 has been released online. Thanks to Passion for Savings for sharing!

Keurig Brewer (Model K-45) – $99.99

Small Kitchen Appliances – $9.99
Price after $10 Mail In Rebate
Includes: Toaster Oven, Waffle Maker, Toaster, Blender, Coffee Maker, Griddle, Skillet, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Deep Fryer, Panini Maker

Magic Bullet Blender – $39.99

Tools of the Trade 12 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set – $29.99

Pyrex 18 Piece Set – $17.99
Price after $10 Mail In Rebate

Kitchen Aid Classic Stand Mixer (Model: KSM75SL) – $199.99
Price after $30 Mail In Rebate

7 Piece Comforter Sets(Queen or King) – $49.99

Memory Foam Rug – $7.99

Ralph Lauren Pillows – $6.99

Quick Dry Towels – $4.99

Fiesta Place Setting, 4-Piece – $24.99

5 Piece Luggage Set – $49.99

Black & Decker Iron – $9.99

Rampage Boots – $19.99

Tommy Hilfiger Faux Leather Coat – $79.99

B1G1 Free American Rag Sweaters – $11.00

Origins Ginger Favorites 2 Piece Set – $20.00

Estee Lauder Lush Lip Gloss Set (5 Piece) – $20.00

Headphones from Polaroid Plus – $7.99
Receive a FREE $10 eMusic.com Card

See the full Macy’s Black Friday Ad here.


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:: Walmart: Current Deals

Here are the best deals at Walmart right now with thanks to Heather from Passion for Savings for her help in compiling them. The prices below are based on Northwest Arkansas region. Please keep in mind that Walmart deals vary by region so the prices listed here will not be valid at all stores.

Campbell’s SpaghettiO’s Pasta – $0.98
Buy 3 and use $0.40/3 printable
$0.85 each after coupon

Mars Chocolate Candy Singles – $0.68
Buy 3 and use Buy 2 Get 1 Free printable
$0.45 each after coupon

Betty Crocker Macaroni and Cheese – $0.88
Use $0.25/1 coupon from the 10/20 SmartSource insert
$0.63 after coupon

Campbell’s Homestyle Soup – $1.25
Buy 2 and use $0.75/2 printable
Or use $0.50/1 coupon from the 9/15 SmartSource insert
As low as $0.75 each after coupon

Armour BreakfastMakers – $1
Buy 2 and use $0.50/2 printable
$0.75 each after coupon

Angel Soft Facial Tissue – $1.37
Use $0.50/1 printable
$0.87 after coupon

Bayer Aspirin (24 ct) – $2.22
Buy 3 and use $5/3 coupon from the 10/20 SmartSource insert
$0.55 each after coupon

See the full list of Walmart deals here.

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:: Free Seven Continents Geography Game

Seven Continents Geography Game

Download this free Seven Continents Geography Game printable.

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:: 52 Different Ways to Save $100 Per Year: Turn Your Clutter Into Cash {Week 34}

Turn Your Clutter Into Cash

Every week in 2013, I'll be sharing a different way you can save $100 this year. If you do all of these things, you'll be able to save over $5,000 this year alone! Many of these things will likely be things you're already doing, but hopefully all of you will pick up at least a few new ideas or some inspiration from this series.

This isn’t exactly a post on how to save $100, but it’s certainly a way to clear out some clutter and make $100 (or more) in cash fairly quickly!

Clear Out the Clutter

No matter how hard I try to keep clutter at bay, it constantly seems to be creeping and seeping into our home when I’m not looking. And that’s why I have to regularly go through our home and clear out the clutter — lest it take over!

Here are five questions I always ask when I’m clearing out clutter:

Do I Need This Item?

Need is the keyword here. If you could live without the item, than you likely don't.

I'm not saying you can only have two outfits and one pair of shoes, but the exercise of objectively considering how much of the stuff you have is something you need for survival can help change your perspective on your stuff.

Do I Regularly Use This Item?

If you only use something once every six months, get rid of it. Christmas decorations are exempt, but if you have a food dehydrator lurking in a basement corner that you've only used once in the last ten years, you either need to pull it out and start using it or find a better home for it — preferably someone else's home.

Do I Like This Item?

Sometimes, it is easy to keep clutter just because we always have. It becomes a part of our home without us ever examining whether it is a useful part or something we like and use. If it's doing nothing for you and you don't even like it in the first place, pitch it!

Is This Item Taking Up Space I Don't Have?

Many people feel like they need a bigger home or apartment for all their stuff, but most people just need less stuff. When my husband and I first got married, we spent the first six months living in a one-bedroom apartment with one closet.

Where would we put the vacuum, or the suitcase? We made use of all our available room, from under the bed to under the bathroom sink, and learned an invaluable lesson: the less space you have, the less stuff you need.

Could I Bless Someone Else With This Item?

One of my favorite ways to "dispose" of items I no longer love, need or use is to share them with someone who will! Not only do I get the item off my hands, but I bless someone else in the process — and likely save them money, too!

Now, I am not advocating that you go dump of ten bags of junk on your friend's doorstep, but if you know your friend could use some diapers and you have half a box that your son outgrew, stop letting them take up space in the nursery and ask your friend if she'd like them!

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Need some inspiration for more clutter-free living? Read How I Keep My Kitchen Countertops Cleaned Off.

Turn Your Clutter Into Cash

Once you’ve cleared out the clutter, it’s time to turn that clutter into cash. Here are three ways to do that?

List It On Craigslist

If you live in a large metropolis, your local Craigslist is likely hopping with potential buyers. Take good pictures, use descriptive words, only include your email address (there are weirdos on the internet; no need to give them your home phone number!) and list your item reasonably.

Chances are, finding a buyer will be fairly simple. Best of all? If the item doesn't sell, you're out nothing but time and effort.

Craigslist is a great place to sell almost anything, but I'd especially recommend using it for selling exercise equipment, appliances and baby items.

Sell It On eBay

eBay may be a great option, but as it is so well-known, the market is often saturated. Before listing any items on eBay, do a search to see if an item you are considering selling on eBay is actually selling. If there are dozens of listings of your item and very few bids, you're probably going to do much better selling your item elsewhere.

I personally have had success with selling items as "lots" as opposed to individually. This is a quick way to get rid of a lot of items at once. It will save you the time and energy of taking pictures and listing each thing separately and you'll likely get more bidders. Make sure that you do have a few items in the lot that are hot sellers, use descriptive keywords in your title and listing, and take at least one or two high-quality pictures.

Turn Your Clutter Into Cash

Consign It

Consignment stores normally specialize in selling name brand used clothing. Children's consignment stores also sell baby items, maternity clothes, toys and more.

There are at least one or two (or more!) available in most areas. All consignment stores have their own rules and guidelines, but most have you bring your unwanted clothes to them and they'll either pay you upfront in cash or store credit. Or, they'll display the items in their store and then pay you a percentage of the profit if it sells.

Depending upon what items you have, what condition they are in and what brands they are, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. I'd recommend calling around to local consignment stores to see what their rules and guidelines for accepting items are and how much they pay.

Find more ideas of things to do with your clutter here.

What are your best tips for turning your clutter into cash?

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:: Free Starbucks K-Cup sample pack

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:: Gretchen’s CVS Shopping Trip + a Beginner CVS Shopping Scenario

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CVS Shopping Trip

2 Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste – $2.99
Used $1.50/2 coupon from recent mailer (There is also a $0.50/1 coupon from the 9/30 P&G insert.)

3 CVS Flavor Chews – $0.99 each

1 CVS Bandages (60 ct) – $1.67 (I cut my finger this week and we didn’t have any band-aids in our house!)

1 Candy Corn – $0.99

Used $10 ECBs from previous shopping trip

Total before coupons, sales and ECBs: $17.32

Total with tax ($0.83) after coupons, sales and ECBs: $0.94, AND received $2.97 ECBs (for buying 3 Flavor Chews) and $4 ECBs (for buying 2 Crest toothpastes)

If you do not have any ECBs but want to copy the ECB deals in this shopping trip, you can break it into 3 transactions and spend a lot less out of pocket. Here’s an example of how it would work:

Transaction #1

Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste – $2.99
Use $0.50/1 coupon from the 9/30 P&G insert
Pay $2.49 plus tax out of pocket, Get $2 ECBs

Transaction #2

Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste – $2.99
Use $0.50/1 coupon from the 9/30 P&G insert
And use $2 ECBs from transaction #1
Pay $0.49 plus tax out of pocket, Get $2 ECBs

Transaction #3

Buy 3 CVS Flavor Chews – $0.99 each
Use $2 ECBs from transaction #2
Pay $0.97 out of pocket, Get $2.97 ECBs

So you would pay $3.95 plus tax out of pocket and have $2.97 ECBs to use next time.


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