HOT DEAL! Gap Groupon! TODAY only!

I came across this deal and it's too good not to pass along! TODAY at Groupon, you can purchase a $50 Gap gift certificate for only $25! What a deal! Here's the fine print:

Offer valid from August 19, 2010 through November 19, 2010 in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) and Canada only at Gap stores. Not valid online or at Gap Outlet, Gap Factory Store or The Gap Generation stores. Valid at babyGap, KidsGap, and GapBody. Not valid on Keds® and Robeez®, or diaper bags and strollers at babyGap. Offer is good for one time use only and Groupon must be surrendered at time of in-store purchase. Discount applies to Gap merchandise only, not to GiftCards or applicable taxes. No adjustments on previous purchases. The value of the merchandise purchased must be at least $50. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts, including Reward Cards and the Gap Inc. employee discount. If Groupon is not redeemed by the expiration date above, it may be redeemed for a $25 Gap GiftCard in U.S. and Canada Gap stores only. Not responsible for lost or stolen Groupons. Offer is not transferable. Cashiers: enter the code in the bottom-right corner of the Groupon.

If you like to shop at Gap and are looking for a good deal, click here to take advantage of this deal!

Diapers

If you need to buy diapers for yourself or for a gift, you might want to check out Diapers.com. Some of their diapers are on sale right now and if you are a first time customer you can $10 off your order PLUS $5 off your 2nd order. (This is a good deal since you rarely get discounts off your second order). Plus, if you order $49 or more the shipping is free. To take advantage of this deal use coupon code: ANNS3709

* Personal note on diapers: I am a big Pampers fan. I've tried others but Pampers usually work best for my kids. I have recently discovered Kirkland Signature diapers (from Costco). I like the way they fit and we haven't experienced leaks. Diapers.com sells Kirkland brand diapers and with the $10 off coupon, they are a great deal. (just add some wipes or a single package of diapers to bump your order for free shipping!)

Palio's Pizza Deal

Groupon's deal today is for Palio's Pizza Deal. If you live in the Arlington, Mansfield or Fort Worth area, you may want to check it out!

Today's Deal: $10 for $20 Worth of Pizza and More at Palio’s Pizza Cafe

In the question and answer section it said you can use for dine in, delivery or carry out. You can buy up to five (but can only use 1 coupon each time). It's good for the Arlington/Mansfield and Fort Worth locations but not for Colleyville.

If you haven't signed up for Groupon, click here. (you don't have to buy anything to sign up...just enter your email address so you can get the daily emails)

New Way to get DEALS!

There are several websites that are popping up that offer "collective buying power" to get great deals. I've been watching several of these sites to get an idea of what's offered.

One site that I've been watching (and have even purchased from) is GROUPON. Each day Groupon features a "deal" which is usually a high discount off products or services. If there are enough people to buy the "deal", then it's a go. (If there is not enough buying the deal, then the deal is dead). BTW, one of the reasons I like Groupon (compared to other sites) is because they seem to offer a lot of deal in many cities. If you live in the DFW area, they have deals for Ft. Worth and Dallas.

Today's deal seems like a pretty good one:
Today's Deal: $99 for Six Laser Hair-Removal Treatments at 360° MedSpa and Wellness Center (Up to $1,230 Value)

Because it's Friday, this deal is available all weekend. (Usually the deals are only available for one day). You can sign up here to get daily email from them (you can choose 1 city). I have the Groupon email for Ft. Worth deals but I also try to check the Dallas deals each day because every once in a while there is a Dallas deal that is good for all locations (including Ft. Worth).

If you decide to do it, let me know what you think!

Free Fountain Drinks and Frozen Drinks

RaceTrac has a special summer promotion on their fountain and frozen drinks. Purchase one of their "FREEFILL" cups for $6.99 and receive free refills (fountain and frozen drinks) all summer long...until 8/1/10. RaceTrac has been selling out of these cups quickly. So if your RaceTrac doesn't have them ask about the next shipment arrival and check back!

Giveaway Winner!

Congrats to Sandy who won the VIP coupons for Yoplait Greek yogurt and the Nourish Your Inner Goddess gift pack!

Sandy, I'll send you an email!

Join the Garden Club

If you enjoy gardening, plants, or flowers, you should join the Garden Club at Calloway's. You will receive email updates on special sales and receive coupons. Plus, you'll get a special coupon on your birthday! Go here to sign up!

Yogurt Review and Giveaway!!

I'm a fan of Yoplait yogurt. I love the variety and the taste. I was recently asked by MyBlogSpark if I wanted to try the new Yoplait Greek Yogurt. Ummm...of course! It's a new product so I had a little difficulty finding on the shelves...but I did find it! The first thing I noticed is that on the front label it states that it contains 2x the amount of protein than most other yogurts. That sparked my interest. The texture is very different than other yogurts I've tried. It is super thick and very creamy (personally, I am a fan of creamy yogurt so I liked that!!). To me, the Yoplait Greek Yogurt was a rich yogurt...and I liked it! The new Yoplait Greek Yogurt is available in four flavors: Strawberry, Blueberry, Honey Vanilla and Plain.

Want to try it for yourself? MyBlogSpark is giving one of my readers two VIP coupons for two free cups of Yoplait Greek yogurt. PLUS...you will also receive a Yoplait Greek “Nourish Your Inner Goddess” gift pack, which includes some great items that will help you relax. (I've seen this gift pack and let me say...it is AWESOME!)

Want to win?? Just leave a comment below and tell me the Yoplait Greek Yogurt flavor you would like to try! Comments must be receive by Sunday, May 9th at 10:00 p.m. CST.

In the meantime, go here to download a coupon and save $0.30 on one cup of new Yoplait Greek today!

*All materials I received for the Spark, including the prize pack, coupons, information and images were provided by Yoplait through MyBlogSpark.*

Summer Reading Program

Barnes & Noble is offering a summer reading program for children. When they read 8 books they get a free book from Barnes & Noble. Go here for all of the details.

31 cent scoop night

Tonight is 31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins! You can get a scoop of ice cream for 31 cents and have an opportunity to make a donation to your local fire charities!

Free Toy Story Gear

Sara Lee is offering free Toy Story gear! Be on the lookout for specialty marked packages and you can submit their proof of purchases for Toy Story items!

For 3 Proofs-Of-Purchases, you can receive a FREE Toy Story Sectioned Plate!

With 4 Proofs-Of-Purchases you can receive a Toy Story Plate and Tumbler!

With 5 Proofs-Of-Purchases you can receive the exclusive Toy Story 3 Light Up Lunch Box!

Offer expires August 1st, 2010.

You will need to submit the rebate form with your proofs of purchase. Go here for the rebate form. (It might take a little time to load.)

Birthday Time!

The end of March-mid May is birthday time for our family. We are busy celebrating birthday with our immediate and extended family members. It's crazy...but it's fun!

One thing I love about the birthday "season" is all the great offers we are getting through the mail and email. I'll be posting some as we get them. Here's a few to start:

Sonic - sign up for the kids birthday club and you'll get a coupon (via email) for a free kid's meal on your child's birthday

Toys R Us - sign your child up for the Geoffrey's Birthday Club and on his/her birthday they will receive a coupon (via mail) for Toys R Us. (The coupons vary...sometimes they will send a $5 off $25 purchase, $3 off $3 or more purchase, etc)

Chili's - Sign up for Chili's email club and not only will you receive coupon for a free chips and salsa but you will also receive a coupon (via email) for a free gift (usually free appetizer) on your birthday.

Giveaway Winners!

Sorry it's taken me so long to announce the winners! I've been busy planning a birthday party and I forgot to post. So...here are the winners:

#6 - "Romaine" Paula
#4 - "Perks" Denise
#1 - "Mihills Family Blog" Debbie
#3 - "coriwestphal" Cori

Congrats ladies! I'll get those coupons mailed out to you.

It's "birthday season" around our house so my posting may be a little behind. But keep following...I have another giveaway coming up! If you like the giveaways, please pass on this blog info to your friends. The more people reading and following my blog, the more opportunities I will have for giveaways!

Giveaway Reminder!

Just a reminder to enter the Mahatma Rice giveaway by Tuesday night 3/23! Just leave a comment on THIS post.

$1 drinks!

McDonalds has $1 any size soft drinks and tea right now. And the offer is good all day (you don't have to wait for a happy hour!)

(I know this deal has been going on in College Station and Waco but we are just now getting it! woohoo!)

Other drink specials:
* Sonic - half price drinks from 2-4 p.m.
* Chicken Express - $1 any size soft drink or tea from 10:30 a.m. to close.

Mahatma Rice Giveaway!

I'm a big fan of Mahatma Rice and was asked by BzzAgent if I wanted to try it out. So of course I said yes! I received a package of Basmati Rice and Jasmine Rice. I cooked both of them so that we could have a taste test. Results? They were both yummy! Each one had a little different smell and taste to them but they were both really good. The grains were really long and were not as starchy. The kids loved them. I had fixed Hawaiian Chicken for dinner that night and the Jasmine rice went really well with it!

Would you like to try it out? I have coupons for a free 2 lb. bag of Basmati Rice and a free 2 lb. bag of Jasmine Rice (you get both coupons). And I have enough for 4 lucky winners! So, leave a comment telling me your thoughts on Jasmine or Basmati rice (or if you haven't tried them...what rice do you prefer?). Leave your comment by next Tuesday, March 23, 11:59 p.m.

Crafting Coupons

This week's newspaper had 40% off coupons for Hobby Lobby, Michaels and Joanns. If you don't get the paper, go online for the coupons. (And don't forget that Michaels and Joanns will take original competitor coupons...not copies).

Another Diaper Deal

If you are in need of newborn diapers, or if you like to buy diapers for baby gifts, Diapers.com has a great deal on Luvs Newborn Diapers. You can get a package of 38 diapers for $6.49. There's no limit to this price (as long as the diapers on in stock...right now they are). There is also a Luvs coupon for $1 off your first package of Luvs diapers. Diapers.com also has some other diapers on sale that you might want to check out.

If you purchase $49 or more, your shipping is free. If you are new to Diapers.com, make a minimum $49 purchase and enter code ANNS3709 and you will receive $10 off your order!

Like I mentioned above, if you need newborn diapers or like to give them as baby gifts, this is a great deal!

FREE Money!

If you purchase anything online and haven't signed up for Mr. Rebates yet, you need to do it! It's free money!

When you are ready to do an online purchase, simply go to the Mr. Rebates website, search the store you are looking for, click on that store and the store information will come up. It will have the rebate percentage you will get back for making a purchase as well as any coupon codes that are available for that store. Then you click on that store and Mr. Rebates will link you to that store. I have looked into MANY cash back sites and rebates sites and I keep coming back to Mr. Rebates. They seem to have the highest percentage cash back...and their coupon codes are always up to date.

When you make a purchase the rebate percentage will go into your account (may take up to 7 days of when the item is purchased or shipped). Once the money is in your account, it will be considered "pending" for up to 90 days (to make sure you don't have any returns). After 90 days it will be considered "available". When you are ready to "cash out" (you need $10 available in your account), you can request a check or have it sent via paypal.

If you haven't signed up, go Mr. Rebates here and get an extra $5 added to your account. That's free money!

Need a magazine?

I received an offer from Magazines.com...refer 5 of my friends and they will get a $5 gift card to Magazines.com. If you would like to be one of my "friends", send me an email (jrmjam@sbcglobal.net) by this Friday and I'll send you the "invitation". Your $5 gift card will come in an email. Also, this is for new customers only.

Possibly more savings? Sometimes you can't combine offers but try this and see...
Once you have your $5 gift card, go to Magazines.com through Mr. Rebates and you could get 30% rebate! It's worth a try...or if you are already an existing customer and are looking for a magazine subscription, this is a great rebate! (and it's only available for a limited time)

I have bought from Magazines.com and they have a good selection with already discounted prices. With the gift card and/or 30% rebates, you can get a good deal.

Kid's Eat Free!

Kid's Eat Free everyday in March at Dickey's. Limit 1 kid meal (age 12 and under) per paid adult meal. Dine in only.

Free Redbox Rental

Tomorrow is the first Monday of the month and Redbox has their free Monday rental. Go to any Redbox and enter the code RBXLUV4U for one night free rental. The offer is only available until 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, March 1.

The NEW Swagbucks

If you have signed up for Swagbucks, you may have noticed that your swag "bucks" have increased! Swagbucks has changed the way they give out their bucks. Check out their website to see the new and improved Swagbucks.

New to Swagbucks? Now is a GREAT time to get started. Click here to sign up and you will get 30 free swagbucks!!

What is Swagbucks? It is a way for you to do your searches and earn points or "swagbucks". These bucks can be redeems in the Swag Store for items or gift cards. Amazon.com gift cards are my personal favorite! Go here for more info.

Here's a chance to get 13 swagbucks...just enter BeeDay3gIr4L at any Search & Win site (or your own Swagbucks home page) and get 13 swagbucks! Hurry...offer expires 7:30 p.m. CST!

Remember, if you don't have your own Swagbucks home page? Click here to sign up and earn 30 free swagbucks! Then, if you do that before 7:30 p.m., enter the code for an additional 13 swagbucks!

Free 8x10 - Thursday Only

Today only get a free 8x10 from Walgreens. Enter coupon code FREEPHOTO at checkout.

Disney PJ's on sale

Disney has their PJ pals on sale 2 for $20 (regular price is $16.50 each). Must purchase 2 to get the promotional price. Click here for more info.

$1 Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Today is the last day to take advantage of the Dickey's $1 Pulled Pork sandwiches. Limit 2 per customer.

Free Sample of Crest Whitestrips

Click here to get your free sample of Crest Whitestrips.

Time to stock up!

Diapers.com is having another diaper deal....

Many diapers are on sale up to 20% off (with their eCoupons). And right now, Luvs diapers are on sale for $6.49 a package. Order $49 or more and get free shipping. For new customers, use code ANNS3709 to get $10 off your order. This is a great deal on diapers. Even if you don't have little ones to diaper it's a good deal to stock up for baby gifts!

Cereal Winner

Random.org selected comment #2
...which is Debbie!

I'll get your coupon to you!

Free Uni Super Ink Pen

If you haven't gotten your free uni Super Ink pen, go here. (Each day beginning at noon CST, the first 10,000 people will get a free pen. This will continue until April 30. If you missed it today, try again tomorrow. Limit one per person.)

Giveaway

Don't forget to enter the cereal giveaway. You can enter today until 9:00 p.m. CST. Go here to enter.

Kohl's Kids Who Care

Do you know a child who volunteers and makes a difference in their community? Go to Kohl's Kids and nominate that child for the Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship. (make sure you read the program rules)

Free Taco

Click here for the General Mills cereal giveaway (up to $6.00 value).

Taco Bell is giving away free Fresco Tacos. Click here to get your coupon for your free taco!

Diapers Deal - $10 plus FREE shipping

I typically buy my diapers when they go on sale and I use my coupons. I don't like paying full price...diapers aren't cheap!

I learned about a good deal on diapers from Diapers.com. It's for new customers only...here are the details:

* Go to Diapers.com and add $49 worth of diapers (or other items) to your cart. You need it to be at least $49 so that you can get free shipping.
* If you choose diapers that have an eCoupon, make sure you click on it so that the coupon will apply to your order.
* When you checkout, enter promo code ANNS3709 for $10.00 off your order.
* You will need to print your receipt (to turn in with the rebate).
* Then then print and submit this form for a $14.97 rebate (read instructions on how to submit and what is required).
I didn't see any expiration date on the form so it should go through.

I prefer Pampers (everything else leaks for us), so...with the $10 off and the $14.97 rebate, I paid $29.01 for 241 diapers. PLUS, they are being delivered directly to my front door!

Oh, and don't forget to go through Mr.Rebates to get to Diapers.com. You can earn an additional 1% cash back on your purchase. (New to Mr. Rebates? Sign up here and you will automatically get $5 in your account!)

This is a great deal and I love that I can shop at home and have the diapers delivered to my door!

Free Betty Crocker Coupon Booklet

Go here to see if you are eligible for a free Betty Crocker Coupon Booklet containing $10 of coupons! (Note: if you are eligible, you are signing up to receive their email newsletters. But remember, if you don't like it, you can unsubscribe!)

Cereal & Giveaway

My family loves cereal! We even have a special night each week designated as "cereal night". If you look in our pantry, we always have at least 5 different boxes of cereal. When I buy cereal, I look at price, taste, and sugar. The price has to be good, the taste has to be great and I don't want the cereal to contain a lot of sugar!

General Mills announced in late 2009 a commitment to further reduce sugar in cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single digit grams of sugar per serving. The company has already been reducing sugar in cereals while increasing key nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, and providing whole grain.

The people from General Mills (through MyBlogSpark) sent me some interesting facts on ready-to-eat cereals.
Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in children’s diets.

Other cereal benefits:
*Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children’s diets.
*Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child’s diet today.
*More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures.

General Mills (through MyBlogSpark) also sent me some coupons to try out these cereals....and I would like to share one of these coupons with you.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A COUPON FOR A FREE BOX OF GENERAL MILLS CEREAL?
Just leave a comment before Friday, February 5th stating your favorite General Mills Cereal!

Go here and you will find a $1 off coupon for General Mills cereal.

Free Amazon.com Gift Cards

I just one 3 swagbucks doing a search and yesterday I won 2 swagbucks doing a search...so I thought I'd send out a little reminder about Swagbucks! If you haven't heard of Swagbucks or need a refresher, go here to my previous post.

Swagbucks is such a great way to get gift cards for FREE! I redeem my swag "bucks" for Amazon.com gift cards because that is the best deal...plus, you can buy just about anything on Amazon.com.

Also, don't forget to install the Swagbucks toolbar on your computer. It makes it super easy to do the searches and earn more swagbucks!

So try it out and sign up! If you sign up through this link, I'll get referral points (thank you!!). Then, you can pass the word to your friends and have them sign up through you (and then you'll get referral points).

Free Samples

Get a free sample of Gold Bond Hand Sanitizer here.

Get a free sample from Kashi here.

Get a free uni Super Ink pen here. (each day beginning at noon CST, the first 10,000 people will get a free pen. This will continue until April 30. If you missed it today, try again tomorrow. Limit one per person.)

FREE Olay Quench Body Lotion

You can receive a full rebate for two Olay Quench Body Lotion (go here). You have to purchase before January 29, 2010 and you can get up to the purchase price of two in this rebate offer. You will need to submit your original receipt and if you ask for a rebate for two items, your rebate request for both items must be submitted at the same time.

Good deals on kids clothing/equipment

The Just Between Friends spring sale is coming up! If you haven't heard of or participated in the JBF sale, you should give it a try! It's a consignment sale that takes place twice a year - fall and spring. There are franchises all around the country. I have participated in the Arlington and Grapevine sales and have friends who have done the Ft. Worth sales. It's a great way to make some money on your children's clothes, accessories, toys and equipment. AND, it's a great place to get some incredible deals on babies/children's' items. Go to their website to check out the details!

Life is Crazy

So sorry for the delays in posting...life has been so crazy. With the holidays and winter sickness, I haven't been able to devote much time to Be Centsible. But hopefully I can get back into the swing of things! Be on the lookout this week for a new giveaway!

$1 Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Dickey's is offering their pulled pork sandwiches for $1 every Monday in January and February. Limit 2 per customer.