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Just wanted to give a reminder to stop into your local Dunkin Donuts on any of the remaining Mondays in March (just 2 left!) and grab a FREE freshly brewed medium hot or iced coffee…no coupon necessary! Go here for all the details and a store locater. (you may want to call ahead to confirm your area is participating!)

Are you remembering to snag your bonus swagbucks every day through their “special offers” pages? Today’s was worth 3 swagbucks for me! Here’s a recap:

In the past, the special offers code was updated every week on Thursday. NOW…when you go to Special Offers and scroll through the offers, you’ll be eligible to earn Swag Bucks once a day. Just like that, no Swag Code or anything. As long as you go through all the offers, you’ll be eligible to earn varying amounts of Swag Bucks once a day.

If you are new to Swagbucks, you’ll first want to go here and sign up!

Then, here’s what you do (every day!):

*Go to Swagbucks homepage
*Click on Ways to Earn at the top
*Click on Special Offers
*Click on the big blue box to the right that says No Obligation Offers
*Do not accept any of the special offers (unless you wanna!), just skip through about 5 or 6 of them

At the end of that, you’ll earn Extra Swagbucks!!! EVERY DAY!

New to Swagbucks? Read my Swagbucks for Dummies post.

Here’s another FREEBIE treat for tomorrow (Tuesday, March 23rd)! Starbucks is offering a FREE PASTRY when you purchase any handcrafted beverage or drip coffee! Just print this coupon or show it to them from your mobile device.

Don’t forget to head on over to Ben & Jerry’s for FREE CONE DAY too!

Here are the best deals with coupon matchups through 3/28:

Family Dollar Deals are brought to you by Sarah’s Deals…A HUGE thanks to her for sharing them with us!

GROCERY

Success Rice (14oz) – $2.00
Buy 2, Use $1.00/2 Q from 3/21 RP
Final cost is $1.50 each
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Buy (1) Aunt Jemima Syrup – $2.25
Buy (1) Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix – $2.50
Use $0.25 Family Dollar In-Store Q (syrup)
Use $0.50 Family Dollar In-Store Q (mix) 
Plus, Use $1.00/both syrup & mix Q from 1/3 RP or previously available here 
Final cost is $1.50 each
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Kellogg’s Nutrigrain Bars – $2.75 (store price, not advertised)
Buy 2, Use $1.00/2 Q from 2/7 RP
Plus, use $0.50 Family Dollar In-Store Q (limit 1)
Final cost is $2.00 each
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Post Pebbles Cereal – $2.75 (store price, not advertised)
Buy 2, Use $1.50/2 Q from 2/28 SS
Plus, use $1.00 Family Dollar In-Store Q (limit 1)
Final cost is $1.50 each
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Hormel Chili w/Beans $1.65 (store price, not advertised)
Buy 2, Use $0.55/2 Q from 1/24 SS
Plus, use $0.50 Family Dollar In-Store Q (limit 1)
Final cost is $1.12 each
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Kraft Mac & Cheese – $0.75
Buy 5, Use $1.00/5 Q from here: ie or firefox
Plus, use $0.50/2 Family Dollar In-Store Q (limit 1)
Final cost is $0.45 each
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Welch’s Grape Jelly – $2.00 (store price, not advertised)
Use $0.75 Q from 1/3 SS
Plus, Use $0.25 Family Dollar In-Store Q
Final cost is $1.00
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Welch’s Juice Cocktail (64oz) – $2.35 (store price, not advertised)
Use $1.00 Q from 2/7 SS
Plus, Use $0.50 Family Dollar In-Store Q (limit 1)
Final cost is $0.85
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Hunt’s Canned Spaghetti Sauce – $1.25 (store price, not advertised)
Use $0.25 Family Dollar In-Store Q
Final cost is $1.00
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Red Baron Singles – $3.25 (store price, not advertised)
Buy 2, (2) $0.75 Qs from 2/28 SS
Plus, use $1.00/2 Family Dollar In-Store Q
Final cost is $2.00 each
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Heinz Ketchup (20oz) – $1.85 (store price, not advertised)
Use $0.50 Family Dollar In-Store Q
Final cost is $1.35
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Betty Crocker Twin Pack Potatoes – $2.00
Use $0.40 Q from here
Final cost is $1.60
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Sunny D (48oz) – $1.00
Use $0.25 Q from 2/7 SS
Final cost is $0.75
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Kellogg’s Pop Tarts – $1.85 (store price, not advertised)
Buy 3, Use $1.00/3 Q from 3/7 RP
Plus, Use $0.50 Family Dollar Store Q (limit 1 )
Final cost is $1.35 each
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PET CARE

Meow Mix Dry Cat Food (52oz) – $4.00
Use $0.75 Q from here
Final cost is $3.25
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Fresh Step Cat Litter (3.25lb) – $4.00
Use $1.00 Q from 3/14 SS
Final cost is $3.00
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PERSONAL CARE

Clairol Balsam Haircolor – $3.00
Buy 2, Use $5.00/2 Q from 3/7 PG
Final cost is $0.50 each
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GasX  Softgels (10ct) – $2.00
Use $1.00 Q from 2/7 SS
Final cost is $1.00
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Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste (4-6OZ) – $3.00
Use $1.00 Q from 3/7 SS
Final cost is $2.00
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HOUSEHOLD

Hefty Waste Bags – $5.00
Use $0.55 Q from 1/3RP
Final cost is $4.45
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Scotch Brite Sponges (3pk) – $2.75
Buy 2, Use $1.00/2 Q from here
Final cost is  $2.25 each
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(a big thanks to Sarah’s Deals for most of these matchups!)

If you have a Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop near you, don’t forget to head over there tomorrow (Tues, March 23rd) between 12-8pm to score a FREE Ice Cream Cone!

Go here to find a Ben & Jerry’s location near you!

Vista Print is offering 13 FREE ITEMS! If you’re in need of business cards, postcards, invitations and more…this great deal is still available! Currently you can get the following items FREE…just pay shipping!

PLUS! Go here to get 140 Return Address Labels!! BONUS!

Also, the Mommy Cards I told you about here are now available for $0.99 + shipping for 25.

I ordered the 250 FREE Business Cards pictured above and am EXTREMELY happy with them…they are excellent quality and SOOO pretty!! Very happy.

Go here to request a coupon good for $1.00/2 Minute Maid Frozen Novelties! Just fill out your info and the coupon will be mailed to you! Limit 1 per household. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

Go here to request a FREE Sample of Borba Anti-Aging Concentrate! Hurry! I’m guessing this one won’t last long!
(thanks, Jessica’sCoupons!)
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Here’s a great FREE activity for the kids this summer!

Select bowling centers around the country are participating in the first ever “Kids Bowl Free” program! Just register your kids for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations.While completing the registration process you will be asked to purchase a family pass…You DO NOT have to purchase the family pass to qualify for this free program. Just click on “No Thanks”.

Go here to register and to see if your city is participating! (mine’s not :()

(thanks, SmartCouponing!)

See if you are the chosen one!

5 React Gum is offering FREE Gum to the first 100,000 to request! Just go here, click on “See if you are the Chosen One“. You’ll then connect to Facebook, watch a video, and fill out your information. You do NOT need to become a fan, unless you wanna!

Let me warn you…the video totally freaked me out for a second! (in a good way!)

(thanks, SmartCouponing!)

Ebates is currently offering an awesome deal at Yves Rocher! You can score $40+ worth of goodies for as low as $13! You MUST go through Ebates to get this! Here’s what you get with a $40 (before coupon) order:

• 30% cash back! (plus $5 sign-up bonus for newbies!)

• $10 off Purchase!

• FREE gift (choose from 3!)

• Another FREE gift = Tote Bag!

• FREE shipping!

You want in? Here’s what you do:

• Login or Register with Ebates. Search Yves Rocher. Link to their site.
• Start Shopping! They have a ton of clearance stuff, with items as low as $2.50! Just make sure your total reaches $40.
• At checkout, choose your free gift and use code EBATES1030 to receive $10 off! Shipping is FREE! You will also receive the tote for FREE!
• Assuming you spend exactly $40, your total will be $30.
• But THEN…you will receive 30% cash back in your Ebates Account – that’s $12! If you are new to Ebates, you will also receive a $5 sign-up bonus!
• So for $40 worth of Yves Rocher Products and 2 FREE gifts (including the awesome tote!), you’re total will be ONLY $18 (or, $13 for newbies)!! SA-weet! Ebates sends you a check every quarter, no matter how much money you have accumulated! Money in the bank!

Yes, bath & beauty items are cheaper for us at the drugstore, but I thought these products would make great little unique gifts for that hard to shop for person!

Hurry, the clearance items are going fast!

(thanks, SheSaved!)

It has been reported that the CVS Pampers Extra Care Bucks Deal is a limit of 3, not 2 as the ad states. 

How do you know what the limit is?
Buy 1 or 2, then check your receipt. It will tell you if your limit has been reached and/or how many you have left. 

Here are the deal scenarios from my CVS Weekly Deals list, plus the full 3 transaction scenarios for diapers and pants if you’re interested! (yes, you can “roll” your ECBs at CVS!)

Pampers Jumbo Pk Diapers – $8.97 = $3.00 ECB (limit 3?)
Transaction #1:
Buy (1) Pampers Cruisers
Use $2.00 Q from 2/21 PG or RP 3/14 RP
Pay $6.97, get back $3.00 ECB
Final cost is $3.97

Transaction #2:
Buy (1) Pampers Cruisers
Use $2.00 Q from 2/21 PG or RP 3/14 RP
Use $3.00 ECB from Transaction #1
Pay $3.97, get back $3.00 ECB
Final cost is $0.97

Transaction #3:
Buy (1) Pampers Cruisers
Use $2.00 Q from 2/21 PG or RP 3/14 RP
Use $3.00 ECB from Transaction #2
Pay $3.97, get back $3.00 ECB
Final cost is $0.97

Total out of pocket cost for 3 packs of diapers = $14.91, with $3.00 ECB to spare! Final cost is $3.97 each!

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If you’re potty training, here’s the math for the Easy Ups!

Easy Ups – $8.97 = $3.00 ECB (limit 3?)
Transaction #1:
Buy (1) Easy Ups
Use $1.50 Q from 2/7 PG
Pay $7.47, get back $3.00 ECB
Final cost is $4.47

Transaction #2:
Buy (1) Easy Ups
Use $1.50 Q from 2/7 PG
Use $3.00 ECB from Transaction #1
Pay $4.47, get back $3.00 ECB
Final cost is $1.47

Transaction #3:
Buy (1) Easy Ups
Use $1.50 Q from 2/7 PG
Use $3.00 ECB from Transaction #2
Pay $4.47, get back $3.00 ECB
Final cost is $1.47

Total out of pocket cost for 3 packs of training pants = $16.41, with $3.00 ECB to spare! Final cost is $4.47 each!

(thanks for the heads up, SouthernSavers!)

Currently on Coupons.com, you can request 4 Coupon Booklets from:

*Eat Better America
*Betty Crocker
*Pillsbury
*Box Tops for Education

Just go here, and sort by “entertainment” to access them quickly.

Here are some more coupon booklets you can request if you haven’t yet done so:

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FREE subscription to Rouge Magazine | Features several P&G coupons. Go here to subscribe.

Go here to score a FREE subscription to Ski Magazine (12 issues)! No strings attached…you’ll never receive a bill!

(thanks, PennyPinchin’Mom!)

Go here to snag a FREE subscription to Baby Talk and Amercian Baby Magazines! You can also request free baby coupons, free formula samples and other baby products all on one convenient form.

If you’re a new or expecting parent, here are some other FREE resources you may be interested in!

There’s a new swagcode on the toolbar until 7:00 PM (EST). Click on TSG for the message contaning the code. If you don’t have the toolbar, you can download it here. I have it downloaded on both of my computers and have never had a problem!

Also, if you haven’t received your special offers bonus code yet today, don’t forget…I think it’s worth 2 swagbucks today. Here’s how.

Don’t know what Swagbucks is? Read this.

Is it the weekend already? Seems like I just posted last weekend’s free activities and here we are again! Well, this weekend isn’t as busy as the last, but there are a couple fun things to do with the kids:

Lakeshore Learning Center: Sat, 1 pm – 3 pm | Make a Birdfeeder (FREE!)

Michaels: Sat, 1 pm – 3 pm | BUY and decorate a T-shirt

(thanks, WhoSaidNothingInLifeIsFree?)

TODAY ONLY…Amazon has an incredible sale on Calphalon Cookware!

Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch International Griddle/Crepe Pan
JUST $24.99 (down from $85)

Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid
JUST $29.99 (down from $119)

Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid
JUST $32.99 (down from $168)

Calphalon Professional Nonstick 12 Inch Round Grill Pan
JUST $32.99 (down from $82)

Calphalon Commercial 9-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set
JUST $142.99 (down from $492)

These ship FREE with Super Saver Shipping, assuming you spend $25 or more.

I LOVE my Calphalon pans! I will say you MUST follow the care instructions very carefully. If you do, there is a fantastic warranty on them where they will replace your pans free of charge!

(Thanks for the heads up, Centsable Lady!)

Currently, you can get a Leapfrog Jr. Book AND 4 Yobaby 3-in-1 meals all for FREE! The yogurts are priced around $1.00 at Walmart. And there are a couple different places to score $1.00 Qs.

Here’s the math:

Buy (4)  Yobaby 3-in-1 Organic Yogurts*
Use (4) $1.00 Qs from here or here
Final cost is 4 for FREE!

THEN…Go here and enter the codes from the 4 yogurt lids and you will receive your FREE ABC Animal Orchestra Leap Frog Tag Junior Book! Even if you don’t have the Tag System, this is still a great book to have…and it’s all FREE!

(this deal is taken directly from my Walmart deals list where you can see all of the FREE & under $0.50 deals!)

(thanks, PiratesoftheSupermarket!)

Today is MEGA SWAGBUCKS FRIDAY, which means instead of earning the usual 10-20 Swagbucks on a search, you can earn between 40-1000, even 2000 swagbucks on a single search!! I just love Swagbucks. I think it’s one of the easiest ways to make money. You’re already doing internet searches anyway, so why not use a search engine that pays you? Here’s how it works.

Just sign up for Swagbucks. Make Swagbucks your home page so you always use it for your searches. Then, start searching! You usually earn 10 or 20 swagbucks every few searches. Redeem your swagbucks for gift cards or put the money in your paypal account! You only need 450 swagbucks (you can easily get that within the first 2 weeks) to earn a $5 Amazon card or 1300 swagbucks for a $5 Starbucks card…and they add up quickly!Seriously, if you’re not using Swagbucks, you’re missing out on FREE money! There’s no obligation and no strings attached. I even downloaded the toolbar and have not had ANY problems. It’s just too easy!

So get started and let me know if you’re a big winner!!

If you are already a Swaggernut, don’t forget to earn your bonus Swagbucks everyday!

There are many other ways to earn…read all about them in my Swagbucks for Dummies post.

UPDATE: It appears that the $10/$20 coupon was intended for a small area of Kmart shoppers (possibly Chicago area??) and not EVERY Kmart. If you would like to try it, have at it! But keep in mind that Kmarts are slowly catching onto the fact that this coupon is out there and it has already been pulled from their website. Let us know if you dare to try it and if the register beeps, the cashier flags it, etc.

Kmart is currently offering $3.00 in Shop Your Way Rewards when you purchase $20 worth of participating items. You MUST be a Shop Your Way Rewards Member to qualify. The $3.00 is automatically loaded to your card for the next time! I have put together a couple deal scenarios to help you score a CRAZY GOOD deal on Huggies Diapers using the new coupons available to us. You will need 2 computers to access 4 coupons.com Huggies Qs.

Transaction #1:
Buy (2) Huggies Jumbo Diapers – $9.99 each
Buy (1) Maybelline New York Express Finish Nail Enamel – $2.68 (33% off online price)
Total: $22.66
Use $10/$20 Kmart Q
Plus, use (2) $3.00 Qs from here (use zip code 44870 if you don’t see it)
Pay $6.66, Get $3.00 SYW Rewards Loaded to your card
Final cost is $3.66 for 2 packs of diapers and 1 nail polish! WOW!! Unheard of!

Transaction #2:
Buy (2) Huggies Jumbo Diapers – $9.99 each
Buy (1) Maybelline New York Express Finish Nail Enamel – $2.68 (33% off online price)
Total: $22.66
Use $10/$20 Kmart Q
Plus, use (2) $3.00 Qs from here (use zip code 44870 if you don’t see it)
Plus, use $3.00 SYW Rewards earned from transaction #1 (will come off automatically when you swipe your card)
Pay $3.66, Get $3.00 SYW Rewards Loaded to your card
Final cost is 2 more packs of diapers and 1 nail polish for just $0.66!

and why stop there?

If you are able to find a lower priced “filler item” please let us know. It’s klling me to pay $2.68 for nail polish when we only need a $0.02 filler to get the Rewards…so please share if you find something!

(thanks to TheThriftyCouple for getting me started on this tangent!)

UPDATE: It appears that this coupon was intended for a small area of Kmart shoppers (possibly Chicago area??) and not EVERY Kmart. If you would like to try it, have at it! But keep in mind that Kmarts are slowly catching onto the fact that this coupon is out there and it has already been pulled from their website. Let us know if you dare to try it and if the register beeps, the cashier flags it, etc.

Buy (5) Quilted Northern Bath Tissue (12pk double rolls) – $7.49 each
Use $10/$20 Kmart Q
Plus, use (5) $0.50 Qs from 3/14 RP 
Pay $24.95, Get back $10.00 Catalina (for purchasing $30 worth of Quilted Northern)
Submit for the $5.00 Mail-in Rebate from here
Final cost is $1.99 each!
(thanks for the idea, MojoSavings!)
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If you’re in need of toilet tissue right now, I would go ahead and do this deal. If you can wait until April 4th…the manufacturer Qs will be doubled.