Saving on everyday items to reach a goal

You will find helpful hints to save on everyday items so you can make the most of your money whether it is for Disney or for any other goal.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Swag Code Extravaganza Monday 10/3

Swagbucks is again offering a great day of fun with extra codes all through the day.  There will be seven codes during the day for a possible 60 points.  As a special hint, the first code will be on Swagbucks Twitter page at 6 am PT. 

If you haven't yet had the chance to sign up with Swagbucks, now is a great time!  You can sign up with code BIGTIMEBUCKS to get an extra 70 points making your starting total 100 instead of the usual 30!  This code is good through Monday, 10/3 so sign up soon so you will be ready to capture the codes for more fun and points on Monday!

Extreme Couponing premier

Did you watch the new episode of Extreme Couponing last night?  It was a great episode and showed how not every extreme couponer has to move their kids to the basement just to store their stockpile as well as how to get great itmes to donate to your favorite charity without breaking the bank. 

What did you think of it?  To get you going on the right track, here are some links to some great couponson items that will probably be on sale somewhere in the next four weeks.

Bagel-fuls - $0.55 off on any Bagel-fuls (4ct)
BERTOLLI - $1.00 off any (1) Bertolli Premium Meal Soup
Campbell's - $1.00 off 3 can/bowl Campbell's Healthy Request
Campbell's Chunky - $0.50 off 3 can or bowl of Campbell's Chunky soup
Fleischmann's - $0.40 off 1 Fleischmann's Pizza Crust Yeast

GERBER - $1.00 off ANY 1 GRADUATES LIL' ENTREES
GERBER - $1.00 off ANY 2 GRADUATES PUFFS OR LIL CRUNCHIES
Gold Peak Tea - $0.75 off a Gold Peak 59 oz. carafe any flavor
HARIBO - $0.30 off 4 oz. or larger HARIBO product
HORMEL COUNTRY CROCK - $0.55 off HORMEL COUNTRY CROCK side dishes
Kashi - $0.75 off 1 Kashi Frozen Entrée or Pizza Product
Nature Valley - $0.75 off (2) Nature Valley Granola Bars
OREGON CHAI - $1.00 off ANY OREGON CHAI PRODUCT
Pillsbury - $0.40 off TWO Totino's Rolls Snacks
Pillsbury - $1.00 off FOUR Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza
Raisinets - $1.00 off (2) 11 oz bags of Raisinets
Red's All Natural - $1.00 off one (1) Red's All Natural Burrito
Seattle's Best Coffee - $1.00 off any 12oz. bag of Seattle's Best Coffee
Seattle's Best Coffee - $1.50 off A 4 PACK OF SEATTLE'S BEST ICED LATTES
Select Harvest - $1.00 off 3 can or bowl of Campbell's Select Harvest
Smart Ones - $1.00 off (5) Weight Watchers Smart Ones
Truvia natural sweetener - $0.75 off one package of Truvia natural sweetener
Yoplait - $0.40 off six Yoplait Yogurts

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

My Coke Rewards Wednesday deal-Six Flags tickets!



My Coke Rewards has an awesome deal today!  For today only, you can get a Six Flags ticket for only 250 points instead of the usual 1,000 points.  This is a great deal on a day of fun!  You can order up to two of this deal.

Be sure to check out all the other great items they have while you are there or add a few points to your account to be ready for that next great offering!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Eating out doesn't have to be expensive

I love to eat out.  I don't have to do the dishes if I eat out, but it does get expensive if you pay retail all the time.  I'm not a retail kind of person though so I'm always looking for ways to get a great deal on my dining out.  Here are few examples of how you too can save while dining out. 

  • Get a gift certificate from Restaurant.com-There are many restaurants on Restaurant.com that you can get gift certificates for a fraction of the face value price.  Many times, you can get these certificates for as low as $2 each for a $25 certificate.  There is a link to Restaurant.com on the side bar to this page. 
  • Sign up for emails from national chain restaurants-Many restaurants send out great deals via email.  Ruby Tuesday has been known to do B1G1F deals, Dairy Queen does B1G1F Blizzards, and Chili's does free deserts and appetizers as well as kids eat free days very often.  Look around at the restaurants close to you and see if you can sign up for their emails too.
  • Daily deal sites have great restaurant deals-Check Groupon, Living Social, and all the other great daily deal sites for dining deals in your area.  The local newspapers and some radio stations around are doing these deals now also.  There is a list of great daily deal sites right here on Loving Disney by clicking on the Daily Deals tab at the top of this page. 
Personally, I use all these methods to find a great dining deal, but that's not necessary if you don't have time to search through them all.  The goal is to make it affordable for you to dine out when you want to (maybe so you don't have to do the dishes either!).

Happy dining out!!

Friday, September 2, 2011

Walmart .94 bin -great for coupons!



What a great surprise it was to find a huge bin in the front of our local Walmart with many great products for only .94!  Below is a list of items in the bin and a couple coupon match ups.  Many of these items don't have coupons out right now that I can find.  Even at .94 without coupons, these would still make great stock up prices.

Colgate toothpaste and toothbrushes
.50/1 Toothpaste 8/28 SS  exp. 9/17
.40/1 Kids or adults manual toothbrush 8/28 SS exp. 9/17

Suavitel
Irish Spring
Speed Stick
Softsoap
Palmolive
Fabuloso

If you find coupon match ups for these, please let me know and I will update the post.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

A great new addition-Jabali has arrived!



Everyone loves a baby and this one is no exception.  He was born at Walt Disney World on August 24 and now has a name.  His name is Jabali, meaning Strong as a rock.  His mom Vasha is taking great care of him under the watchful Disney eyes and his older sister Kianga loves him too.

You can see Jabali at Disney's Animal Kingdom.  Please let me know if you would like to book a trip to any Disney property and I will be glad to help you.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Walgreen's Digestive Health booklet

I had to get some antacids today when I went to get Rxs and there was a booklet I hadn't seen there before. It says Answers at Walgreens Digestive Health and has coupons in the back. They are listed below. All are Walgreen's coupons.


$2 off Prevacid acid reducer 42 ct.

$2 off Zantac acid reducer 75 mg/30 ct or 150 mg/ 24 ct

$1 off Benefiber powder mix

$2 off Dulcolax laxative tablets or stool softener softgels 25 ct.

***They all expire on 7/1/12.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Friday fun-blog hops to follow

Just for fun, below are a few blog hops to follow.  Check them out :)



Stalk Hop Friday


Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Update on Free Dining at Walt Disney World



Free dining at Walt Disney World is one of the best promotions and most economical ways for families to take their dream trip.  Book your trip of three or more nights including room and atleast two days tickets and receive free dining when you book for the following dates. 

•Oct. 1-6, 2011
•Oct. 22 - Nov. 3, 201
•Nov. 12-17, 2011
•Nov. 26 - Dec. 1, 2011
•Dec. 10-15, 2011
•Jan. 8-12, 2012
•Jan. 21- Feb. 2, 2012
•Feb. 11-16, 2012
•March 3-8, 2012
•March 24-29, 2012

Free Quick Service Dining Plan is offered at value resorts and free Disney Dining Plan for moderate, deluxe, and villa resorts.

If you would like more information or to book a magical trip, please contact me at chrisa@MagicofMickey.com

Some great new deals from Snapfish



Snapfish has some great deals going for the next few weeks.  If you have been wanting to make a great photo book, now is a great time to do it.  You can make an 8" x 11" or 12" x 12" book and add as many pages as you would like.  Through August 31, get 50% off by using code SAVVYBOOKS when you check out. 


Address labels are also 50% off when you use code LABEL50 at check out.  This is valid through Septmenber 13. 

All cards are also on sale for 30% off when code 30CARDS11 is used.  This would be a great time to order those cute cards for the upcoming holidays. 

Eversave $10 for you, $10 for all



Big news from Eversave today! They are giving away millions of dollars in site credits (Save Rewards) this week as part of a limited time member appreciation promotion. All existing Eversave members and anyone who signs up for Eversave will get $10 in Save Rewards to use on any local, online, or travel daily deal before midnight on 8/25. Hurry!  This credit expires on 8/26.

Plus they have a great referral program! If you tell a friend about Eversave, you could get another $10 in credits when that friend buys a deal from Eversave for the first time!  They really have something for everyone! Deals with top online merchants and deals on vacation packages nationwide, plus local deals at restaurants, spas, museums and more in 22 cities. Check out their deals and sign up for Eversave to get $10 to spend on the site before midnight on Thursday!

Here are a few options for Saves you could use your $10 on.
$47 for two custom at-home whitening kits from iWantWhiteTeeth.com ($279.99 value) - free shipping included!
Offer expires: 11:59 PM - Sep 02, 2011


$55 for a massage, facial and reflexology package from WellSpa Suites ($135 value)
Offer expires: 11:59 PM - Aug 26, 2011


$37 for an introductory acupuncture session at Dragonfly Wellness Center ($85 value)
Offer expires: 11:59 PM - Aug 27, 2011


$35 for a 60-minute facial at Face 2 Face Skincare ($70 value)
Offer expires: 11:59 PM - Aug 26, 2011


$29 for a cut and keratin masque or $49 to add all-over color
Offer expires: 11:59 PM - Aug 29, 2011


$25 for admission, skate rentals and drinks for four at Skateland ($52 value)
Offer expires: 11:59 PM - Aug 26, 2011


$50 for two adult weekend passes to the World Maker Faire at the New York Hall of Science (up to $100 value)
Offer expires: 11:59 PM - Aug 27, 2011


$80 for a catered dinner from Ethan Anthony's Italian Catering ($190 value)
Offer expires: 11:59 PM - Aug 28, 2011

thredUP is having a 48 hour sale

thredUP, where busy moms swap boxes of children's clothes, toys, and books online, is having a great sale.  Many moms are saving money by getting gently used items for their children when they've outgrown the sizes they have and thredUP is here to help.  This sale makes it even more affordable to get these great items for your children.  The sale started at 12:01am this morning and runs through 11:59 pm August 25.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Quiznos Q-Club-get free coupons


Do you love Quizno's?  Quizno's continues it's 30th anniversary celebration with a great deal when you sign up for the Q-Club.  You get four great coupons to use on your next several purchases from Quizno's.  Sign up today and enjoy a great lunch for a reasonable price.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Have you been wanting to try Proactiv?



Proactiv has a great offer for those that have been wanting to try it out but didn't want to spend too much on the trial.  For only $19.95, you can the entire 3 step system valued at $72!  If you click on the link above, you also get a free Deep Cleansing Wash and Travel-Size Green Tea Moisturizer.  And if that wasn't a great enough deal, you even get free shipping!  Now is your chance to get a great deal on a great product.  To take advantage on this great deal, click on the link picture above.

WomanFreebies for great free samples



Woman Freebies is a great place to look when you want to find free samples, coupons, and more items that were specially picked for women by women.  They know the types of items you may be looking for and are excited to show them to you.  Check them out today.

Branded Samples for Women!