Friday, October 16, 2009

PineCone Research

PineCone Research is an online research company that gathers consumer opinions for the development of new and improved products. Their consumer opinion surveys are done online at your convenience...and you get paid $3 for each product survey. PineCone Research is currently looking for new panelists and have opened the registration. For more information on PineCone Research, you can go here and here.

To sign up, click here.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Great Price on Kids Clothing and Toys

If you live in or around the Arlington area, the fall JBF sale starts tomorrow. I mentioned JBF in an earlier post, but if you haven't gone to their website or been to one of their sales, you should check it out. JBF has great deals on kids clothes (sizes preemie thru preteen), shoes, toys, bedding, maternity clothes, books, equipment, etc. The Arlington sale starts tomorrow at the North Davis Church of Christ in Arlington. The hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday. AND, on Saturday everything is 1/2 off (unless the tag is marked otherwise). Go check it out and get some deals!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Taco Cabana Coupons

In my mailbox today, I found a Taco Cabana ad with coupons. The ad was in the newspaper-type flyer (you know, the big bulky papers containing a bunch of ads that you usually don't even look at). It's rare to see Cabana coupons and not every area will get the coupons this week. But keep watching...they market different areas at different times. Oh, and if you like Cabana, you'll LOVE the coupons...they are buy one get one free meals!

Free Taco Tuesday, 10/13

Freebirds is giving every Freebirds Fanatic a free taco Today, 10/13. Just show your registered fanatic card to receive a free taco. View details here.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Crafting Coupons

For those of you who like crafting...this post is for you!

This past Sunday, there were 3 coupons in the DFW paper/ads - Michaels, Joanns, Hobby Lobby. (This also may be true for areas outside of DFW, so you may want to check your local paper).

Some interesting facts about these craft stores that you may or may not know:

Hobby Lobby (HL) - HL usually has a 40% off coupon every other week (this week there is a 40% off coupon). The original coupon is found in the newspaper on the same page as the HL ad. If you go to HL's website, you will find the coupon to print. You can print and use the coupon every day. On the weeks that do not have a 40% off coupon, there is usually a different type of coupon (30% off xxxx) on the website. Make sure you check the fine print on the coupon...it's only for regular price merchandise and there are a few restrictions.

Michaels - Michaels coupons are found in the ad insert in the Sunday newspaper. Inserts are usually every other week (there is one this week). You can sign up/register on Michaels website and receive coupons via email. Michaels also accepts original competitor coupons (meaning it has to be the original coupon...not one you have printed from a website or email). Michaels coupons are usually only for regular price merchandise and have restrictions. (Sometimes the coupons do cover sale items...so make sure you read the coupon).

Jo-ann - Jo-ann coupons are also found in the ad insert in the Sunday newspaper. Inserts are usually every other week (there is one this week). You can also sign up to receive emails from Jo-ann and they will send you coupons via email. I've heard that Jo-ann also accepts original competitor coupons (but I personally haven't tried it yet at Joann). Joann coupons are for regular price merchandise and have restrictions...however, their restrictions don't see to be as strict as Hobby Lobby or Michaels....so make sure you read the coupon.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Kids Eat Free

sorry it's been a while since my last post...life has been crazy! And if you have kids, I know you understand!!

Many restaurants offer Kids Eat Free specials on certain days of the week. Usually you need to buy 1 adult meal and you can receive 1 Kid's meal for free. "My Kids Eat Free" is a website that list "kids eat free" deals all around the country. And, they are continuing to add new restaurants. If you plan on going out to eat, it's a good website to visit.

One restaurant to point out is Boston Market. Now through October 31st, you get 2 free kid's meals with the purchase of 1 adult meal. This is a great deal for bigger families!! Go here for the details. (thanks Juli Beth for sharing this good deal!)

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Whew!

For the past week, every single minute of my spare time has been spent tagging my kids old clothes and accessories for the Just Between Friends sale this weekend! If you've never heard of JBF, then you should go check it out. It's a franchise "consignment" business that has two weekend sales a year (one in the Fall and one in the Spring). I've consigned with JBF before and it was profitable! It takes time and work preparing your items but it's great having someone else "sell" them for you. Plus, they have some great finds and bargains! So, if you need to "clean out" your kids clothes, accessories and toys, or if you are looking for some great deals on children's items, check out their website for upcoming sales near you!