Save $5 At Shoe Carnival

It's Back To School time for a lot of us, and that means it's time to start shopping for all that stuff the kiddos need. If it wasn't bad enough the school supply lists seem to get longer and more expensive each year the kids can't go back to school naked! Clothing and new shoes are an expense no parent looks forward to, so here's a little coupon from Shoe Carnival to help you out with your purchase. Print this $5 off coupon to use for in store purchases of $39.98 or more at Shoe Carnival, or click here to save $5 on your Shoecarnival.com purchase!  This coupon expires 9/1/2013 at 11:59 pm CST.

Order Your Holiday Cards Now To Save

It's the time of the year to start thinking about ordering your Christmas cards.  If you don't like the options out there in generic cards you may want to consider photo cards or another personalized type of card this year.  This is also a great time to order because you can save cash by ordering early.  Waiting means you may have to pay higher shipping costs or processing fees to have your cards in hand in time to mail them out if you choose to mail them yourself.

I order all of my holiday cards, birthday cards, and announcements from TinyPrints.  I love the quality, but I also love the awesome specials.  Right now you can save up to 20% off already reduced Holiday cards!  For a limited time you can also receive free shipping off any TinyPrints order no matter how big or small!

Wholesale Halloween Costumes 5% Off

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it's time to get those costumes in order.  If you're making costumes for yourself or your kids that's great, but if you're among those of us who aren't crafty enough, just don't have time, or would prefer to purchase costumes here's a great opportunity to order costumes for your family before the Halloween rush!


Wholesalehalloweencostumes.com has a great selection of wholesale priced quality costumes available all year long. Whether you're looking for children's costumes, adult costumes, plus sized, or something unique Wholesale Halloween Costumes has it. Plus, right now if you spend $50 or more you can get 5% off your entire order! Click on the banner below to grab your discount today!

10% Off RangerUp.com

Normally I don't buy clothes for myself "just because".  I have a clothing budget, and if I need something I'll buy it, but thanks to my family I normally get all the clothes I need at Christmas.  Tonight I decided I'm going to treat myself to a new shirt, though, just because.  I've been selling a lot of hair bows and diaper cakes lately, so I feel like I deserve to spend a bit of that extra cash on myself.

I was surfing through the army clothing store, RangerUp.com, earlier and saw a t-shirt I really want.

Think I can get away with wearing this to my CWP class in a few weeks? LOL  Or maybe I'll wear it the next time we're having a Call of Duty party.  It's been awhile since we had one of those, so I think it's just about time to have another!

Anywho, if you see anything on RangerUp.com that interests you use the coupon code "danlatvala" to receive 10% off your order!

Free Shipping & Price Matching From Standsandmounts.com

We’ve been thinking of moving the 32” TV out of the playroom and into the little one’s bedroom so she can watch her Disney movies during afternoon quiet time now that she doesn’t want to nap every day.  Currently the TV sits out of reach on a shelf, but if we move it to her room we’ll need to buy a flat screen mount to keep it on the wall safe and secure.

I’ve been checking out Standsandmounts.com, and I’m liking what I see.  Not only do they offer free shipping on everything, but they also offer price matches.  If you find the item elsewhere for a cheaper price you can request a price match by filling out the price match form.  If standsandmounts.com can beat the price they will email you a discount code to use at checkout. 

Big Savings, Free App, & Enter To Win $1,000 Worth of Omaha Steaks

If you love great food here is an offer you don’t want to pass up!  Omaha Steaks has greatly reduced the prices on some of their most popular packages.  The Spring football game at the local college coming up this weekend has me already thinking about tailgating ideas for the upcoming football season even if it is a few months away, and looking at some of the great packages Omaha Steaks has to offer I think I might have found a great source to supply our tailgating parties with plenty of awesome food.

Plus with this great weather we’re having and Spring upon us grilling season has definitely arrived.  There’s nothing better than sitting on the porch swing smelling the charcoal from the grill and watching my little girl run around the yard.  It’s the perfect Saturday evening for our family, and great food tops it all off.  I’m definitely considering picking up The Terrific Twosome package that’s regularly $117 but on sale for $59.99!

If you’re a fan of Omaha Steaks and you have a smartphone you can also grab their free Steak Time! app for iPhone, iPad, or Android.  The free app comes with a steak timer, exclusive recipes, tons of info and videos on preparing your steaks, and conversation cards to provide you with lots of ideas for dinner discussions!

Last but certainly not least don’t forget to enter to win $1,000 worth of free Omaha Steaks!  You only have to provide your email address to enter the contest, and a winner is drawn quarterly.  You must be a resident of the US and at least 18 years old to enter.  You may enter once per day!

20% Off (or more) & Free Shipping From MovieMars.com

Does your family love watching movies?  Do you buy a lot of the movies you love?  If that’s you then you should definitely check out MovieMars.com.  MovieMars.com is an entertainment based website that brings the latest movies, music, and books directly to your door at a discounted price. We buy lots of DVDS and Blu-ray movies, so I'm always searching for discount movies. Right now select movies are 20%-30% off plus free shipping on all domestic orders. You can also sign up to receive 10% off your order of anything plus free shipping! 

Here’s a hint.  Sign up for the 10% off coupon, and use it to buy a gift card for an upcoming birthday!  It’s a great way to give someone a gift you know they’ll love!  Who doesn’t love movies, music, and books?

50% Off + Free Shipping From momAgenda

Have you made it your goal in 2012 to put some organization into place in your life?  I have, and I’ll take all the help I can get to make that happen.  One thing I’ve added to my daily life is a personal planner to help me stay organized. 

I’ve tried keeping track of things electronically through both my computer and phone, but I’ve come to realize I can keep a better handle on things if I actually write it down in a notebook.  I started with a simple notebook I could carry around with me, and I’ve moved on to a personal planner.  I can keep everything in one place, bill payments, to-do lists, calendars, and anything else that’s important in our daily lives, and I do a better job at keeping up with everything if I have to write it down in my planner.

It also helps if the personal planner is super cute, too!  That’s why I’m so excited that all 2011-2012 momAgenda and myAgenda planners, including Desktops and Spirals, are 50% Off Planners + FREE Shipping over $50 at momAgenda.com!  There are tons of super cute designs to choose from that you’ll be sure to love! 

Free 7 Day Pass To 24 Hour Fitness

If you made a resolution this year to get in shape here is a great way to keep you on your path. 24 Hour Fitness is offering free 7 day passes to any of their 400+ locations. This is a great way to try a new gym without having to pay for a membership. If you decide you would like to buy a membership after your free trial ends you will also receive $7 off your monthly dues!  Click the banner above to print your pass and start your new fitness routine today!

Free Shipping & Up to 90% Off From Subscription Agent

Do you have a favorite magazine you love to read?  Are you paying too much for your subscription, or are you looking to start a new subscription? 

I absolutely love SubscriptionAgent.com because it’s the place to get your magazines on the cheap.  You can save up to 90% on your favorite magazine subscriptions, and you will also receive free shipping on any magazine purchase! Now that's a deal! Subscription Agent offers Canadian and International delivery options, too!  Plus if you want to purchase a gift subscription for someone special there is a handy gift card creator you can use to personalize to give to their recipient of your gift.  This way you can let them know you bought them a subscription that will be starting soon.

Free Shipping And Discounts from Marcus Uniforms

With Christmas around the corner you may have been so busy shopping for everyone else you've forgotten to shop for yourself, or you may receive a few monetary gifts and have some money to spend.  If you work in a profession that requires uniforms now might be a great time to buy.

Marcus Uniforms carries all types of nursing uniforms, work uniforms, and school uniforms to meet your needs, and right now you can get free shipping on orders over $100. You will also receive a 10% discount on orders over $300! This is a great way to stock up on all the uniforms you need throughout the year. Also, don't forget to check of the monthly special. You could save some extra cash by picking up the item that's on sale for the month.

Lowering Your Power Bill

I admit I absolutely love the cold season, but I hate the fact that our power bill always goes up.  Considering we have free heat via the wood stove it’s always a mystery to me why our power bill is so darn high in January and February.  Last year we received bills of almost $400 each month when our winter power bills are hardly ever over $100, and we weren’t alone.  There were many people in our area who were complaining about the same thing.  We all called our power company numerous times to complain, but it did no good.  We live in an area where we don’t get to choose our power company.  We’re stuck with whoever runs the service in our area, and we’re stuck paying whatever they decide to bill us.

I really wish we lived in a state that gave us the option of choosing which power company we’d like to use.  If you live in one of the states with electric deregulation low cost energy may be more available than you think. Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey and Pennsylvania all allow consumers to choose their power company, and that could mean big savings for you if you live in one of those states. If you're a resident of one of the states mentioned above check out lowcostpower.com and use the drop down boxes on the right to see how much you could be saving. You can also get a $50 cash bonus if you sign up and switch your service to Verde Energy (but only do so if it means lowering your bill)!

6 Days Left For Free Super Saver Shipping By Christmas

 If you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping (I admit I’ve barely just begun) you only have 6 days left to shop Amazon and receive free super saver shipping for deliveries before Christmas.  After that you can still place an order and receive your shipment before Christmas, but the free super saver shipping won’t be an option.

If you’re looking for a few gifts here are some great deals going on right now through Amazon, but hurry because these lightning deals go fast and are for a limited time only!

• Touchpoint Men's Solid Knit Gloves normally priced at $22 are on sale for $15.40 right now.  That’s 30% off!
• Select Assassin's Creed games are up to 50% off!
• The 7.5” PearlsOnly YinYang Black and White 6-7mm A Freshwater Pearl Bracelet regularly sells for $179, but today it’s on sale for $25!  Hurry and grab this one before it’s gone because that’s 86% off a gorgeous piece of jewelry!

*UPDATE*

Amazon has extended their free Super Saver Shipping with before Christmas delivery through December 19th!  If you need to place an order after the 19th see the Shipping Options chart for dates.

TheSouce.ca Cyber Week Up To 80% Off!

If you haven't taken advantage of any of the Cyber Monday sales you're in luck. There are lots of sites still running great sales through December, so you've still got a chance to finish your Christmas shopping on the cheap!

Thesource.ca has a really great sale going on right now, and whether you're looking for the best gps deal out there for yourself or gifts for family and friends you're sure to find something at a really great price. In fact you can save up to 80% on certain items. The Cyber Week sale runs through Dec 2, so hurry before it's over! Just check out the list below to see how much you really can save in each category!

Save up to 80%-

• Games
• Music, Audio, & MP3
• Toys

Save up to 70%-

• The "Door Crashers" Category
• Cameras
• Camcorders

Save up to 65%-

• GPS Systems
• Other Travel

Save up to 60%-

• Batteries & Parts
• Online Only Specials

Save up to 50%-

• Computers
• Headphones

Save up to 40%-

• Home & Office
• Home Theater
• Computer Accessories

Free Shipping From Metro Uniforms

Do you work in the medical field or wear scrubs on a regular basis for your job?  If you do you may want to check out Metro Uniforms.  The site has some great prices on medical scrubs, a nice clearance section, and is currently offering free shipping on orders over $50! Just use coupon code "FSHP" at checkout to receive the free shipping.  Plus take advantage of the price match guarantee if you happen to find the same scrubs sold somewhere else for less. 

There are also gift cards that would make a great Christmas gift for friends and family members in the medical field.  There are tons of brands and styles to choose from, so if you don’t know what to get someone this is a great way to let them pick out something they can actually use!

Vacation Cheaper In The Off Season

How many times have you found yourself wishing you could go on vacation, but you just couldn’t afford it?  We’ve found ourselves in that situation a lot in the last few years due to the economy and Hubby’s job situation.  In fact Hubby finally found a job in September after being laid off for a year, and we were finally getting back on our feet financially.  We thought we would finally be able to take an “off season” vacation this year because it’s so much cheaper to find rentals in the off season.  Unfortunately Hubby got laid off again last week.  Thankfully it’s only a temporary lay off this time while they wait a couple weeks for a new job to start up (which unfortunately happens a lot in construction), but that means what little cash we would have set aside for a winter vacation is now gone.  Oh well, maybe next year!

Seriously, though, if you’ve found yourself needing a vacation, but you can’t afford the in season prices taking a vacation in the off season can be just a great!  Whether you’re looking for a cold atmosphere or warm, there are plenty of places out there you might not have considered visiting before that are perfect for off season vacations.  The best part is that rentals, both hotels and rental homes, come at a much cheaper price, and many stores in tourist areas run off season sales to drum up business!  Another great plus is that off season means there will be less people to deal with, so many times you may get to take a tour or explore an area without fighting off droves of other tourists!

So, next time you’re planning a vacation you may want to save some money and rethink what time of year you choose to go!

Find Those Clearance Items!

When shopping for electronics I always check out the clearance sections before I buy anything.  Whether you’re looking for something small like mp3 speakers or a bigger item like an entertainment system clearance items are a great way to go.  We purchased our home entertainment system for 70% off retail by picking up last year’s model (with all the features we need and want) on clearance.

I was checking out some great deals from The Source that are going on right now.  There are quite a few items I want in the clearance section, and Oct 14-16 you can grab an extra 30% off during the Anniversary Employee Pricing Event.  Also, new customers can signup for their newsletter to receive free shipping on their first order!  If you can’t take advantage of the free shipping don’t worry.  You can also have your items shipped to any store for free.Now that’s a ton of savings!

Cleopatra’s Choice Sale & Free Shipping Over $39

If you’re looking for some new skincare products you may want to check out Cleopatra’s Choice.  All orders over $39 ship FREE, and many items are discounted.  The site carries all types of products for both women and men.  There’s hair care, body products, facial care, mineral makeup, and even Dead Sea Salt products.  I’m especially interested in trying the Adovia Dead Sea mud mask that is on sale right now for 19% off or even more if you buy in bulk!

If sign up for the Cleopatra’s Choice newsletter (located below “shop by region”) you’ll receive coupons, special offers, and new product notifications in your inbox for free.  Plus you’ll be entered to win a gift basket with $300 worth of products!

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New Ebates Members Choose Free $10 Gift Card

If you're not an Ebates member now is the perfect time to join the awesome website that gives you cash back on online purchases. Normally new members receive a $5 sign on bonus, but now through Tuesday (July 26) you can choose to receive a $10 gift card instead! The gift card can be chosen from the following stores: Barnes & Noble, Target, Home Depot, or Magazines.com.

With Ebates you can earn up to 26% back on your online purchases from stores like Home Depot, Overstock.com, Walmart, and Buy.com just to name a few. There are currently 1200 online stores to choose from, so it's easy to earn cash back shopping at your favorite stores! There are also coupons to help you save even more on your purchases, so this is a great way to earn a little extra back on purchases you need to make.  Plus right now you can get double cash back at a lot of stores that sell back to school items.  If you have school-aged kids you'll have to purchase these items anyway, so why not earn a little on your purchases?

What are you waiting for?  Sign up now to get your free $10 gift card and start earning cash back!

Free Thrifty Tips eBook Download

Let's face it. If you're visiting this blog there is a 99.9% chance you're looking for a way to save money. Whether you're a thrifty shopper by nature, someone who needs to find a way to cut back on your spending, or someone who enjoys finding a good deal we're all after the same thing. We want to get the best deal on everything. We want quality products for a great price, and we want those items to last us as long as possible. We all just want to save some money.

You also know, whether you're a pro at saving or just starting out, that there are many ways to save money. Coupon clipping and bargain shopping can definitely help, but there are many other ways to save money that may surprise you. I've been given the opportunity to share a free eBook with you that will outline some ways to help you save, many of which you probably wouldn't even think about.

The Thrifty Tips eBook, brought to you by OfferBug.com, is packed full of ways to save on things you use in your everyday life, financial and legal aide, clothing, household items, entertainment, insurance, credit cards, and many other things.  This eBook is available as a free pdf download to my subscribers, so grab your copy today!  It's an interesting read that is sure to teach you a few new ways to save money!

Just click on the banner below to visit the eBook download site.  Right click and depending on your browser choose "save as", "save target as", or "save link as" to download the book.  Don't forget to subscribe to Freebies & Fabulous Finds and follow us on Twitter to learn many more ways to save money!