Heads up! The price of Amazon Prime is reportedly going to increase – by a lot. If you have been deciding whether or not to join, now is the time to.
Amazon Prime currently cost $79 a year. That may seem like a lot at first, but it factors out to $6.58 a month.
What It Includes:
-Free 2-Day Shipping On Millions of Items
-Unlimited Instant Steaming of Amazon Instant Watch
-Borrow Kindle Books for Free
Is it worth it?:
Free 2-Day Shipping
I added an item that was $5.49 to my cart and my shipping was $6.49. That’s for one item. So if you bought, (13) $5 items, Amazon Prime has paid for itself. That’s a little over (1) item per month.
If you don’t currently buy a lot on Amazon, with Prime you will find yourself buying more things. Amazon has great deals! They are my go-to site for price comparisons, electronics, some household products, and more. You can see some past and current deals here. Read More→
There are a bunch of great new retail coupons out this weekend for a lot of different stores.
The one that sticks out to me is this B2G1 Yankee Candle coupon on any candles. Yankee Candles can be pretty steep, but this coupon will drop the price by 33%!
Store Coupons
Bath & Body Works – 20% off $25 purchase (exp 2/2)
Bealls, Goody’s, Palais Royal, Peebles, and Stage – 30% off 1 item (exp 2/4)
Express – $30 off $75 purchase (exp 2/1)
Gap Outlet – 10% off $75 purchase (exp 2/2)
JoAnn’s Fabrics – 50% off 1 item (exp 2/1)
Kohl’s – 20% off purchase (exp 2/1)
Kohl’s – $10 off $50 purchase (exp 2/8)
Macy’s – 15%-20% off purchase (exp 2/2)
Michael’s – 40% off purchase (exp 2/1)
Party City – $10 off $50 purchase (exp 2/28)
Sherwin-Williams – $10 off $50 purchase (exp 2/28)
Ulta – 20% off purchase (exp 2/1)
Yankee Candle – B2G1 Candles (exp 2/23)
Yankee Candle – B2G1 Frgrances, any size (exp 2/23)
See the full list of retail coupons.
Today only, Best Buy is offering the Nikon Coolpix 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera in white for $119.99 Shipped at Best Buy.
This camera is regularly $350 so this is a great deal on this popular camera. Camera features include an Android operating system, built in Wi-Fi connectivity, built-in GPS, a 9-point autofocus and many more great features.
If you’re in the market for a new camera, make sure to check this one out, but don’t wait because this deal in available today, 1/31, only!
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There’s only one new sweepstakes out this week, but the prize is pretty sweet. Enter the TenderChoice’s Sweepstakes for a chance to win a FREE year long gym membership. You get to choose from any of your town’s local gyms.
Plus, grab a $1 off coupon when you sign up for Tenderchoice pork!
Sweepstakes
Win a year long gym membership in the TenderChoice Sweepstakes (ends 2/14)
$30,000 worth of prizes up ‘fur’ grabs in the Purina Prize Bowl (ends 2/12)
Prizes include Dyson Pet Hair Vacuum, FREE product coupons, dog beds and cat scratchers
Win FREE Coke Zero, 20 oz bottles for My Coke Rewards members (ends 2/1)
Win $5 Arby’s gift cars or $1,000 in the French & Swiss Dip Giveaway (ends 2/15)
Enter the Purina Cozy Moments Instant-Win Game for FREE Purina snacks and pet food (ends 2/8)
2,000 B1G1 gallons of milk caoupons awarded daily by The Breakfast Project (ends 2/17)
$5,000 towards your dream vacation in the ZonePerfect Happy You Year Sweepstakes (ends 2/28)
Get a $1.25 off ZonePerfect coupon just for entering
Instantly win 1 of 3,000 Windex Touch-Up Cleaners from Right at Home, enter daily (ends 1/31)
Win a trip to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil in the Pic Your Team Sweepstakes (ends 1/31)
Most of you know that shaving cream is for, well, shaving, but did you know that there’s a lot more that it can handle? It’s got surprisingly good cleaning power on lots of things and the great part is that you an usually snag shaving cream at really cheap prices.
You can see from a previous post of mine that great deals on shaving cream do come along, especially at drug stores. And who knows? With prices at around 49¢ a can, maybe you’ll be able to start stocking up on shaving cream rather than more expensive carpet cleaners or stain removers!
Ways to Use Shaving Cream:
1. Use it to remove stains in carpet. If something has spilled on your rug, blot the spill, squirt some shaving cream on it, and wipe it with a wet sponge. The same technique can be used for spills on clothing.
2. Use it to shine your jewelry. Use a bit of shaving cream on an old toothbrush to gently clean your jewelry.
3. Use it to clean chrome faucets. To get a shiny and clean appearance on your chrome, sponge some shaving cream onto the faucet and wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
4. Use it to remove paint from your hands. Rub some shaving cream into your hands as if you were washing them. Finish up with some warm water and soap in the sink to remove those stubborn paint spots.
5. Use it to fix a squeaky hinge. Since it expands, shaving cream can silence that squeak when you spray a bit of it on the hinge.
6. Entertain toddlers. Spray some on a cookie sheet and practice writing letters, shapes and more. We’ve done this many times! They do need to be old enough to not eat it…
Do you know of other creative ways to use shaving cream?
Check out these Amazon deals today. There are (2) great deals for baby including the popular Britax B-Ready Stroller, plus a great deal on a convenient diaper bag. Don’t forget about a fun Melissa & Doug train set, perfect for a gift idea.
Deal Ideas:
Skip Hop Dash Deluxe $29.99 (reg. $64)
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Railway Set $74.17 (reg. $130)
Britax B-Ready Stroller $288.99 (reg. $350)
Shipping is FREE on order of $35 or more or you can get FREE 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.
Note: Prices on Amazon may change at any time.
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Here’s a great new freebie from SavingStar! Through 2/2, you can save 100% when you buy a can of Bush’s black beans, kidney beans or garbanzo beans!
Beans are great fillers for soups, are great for meatless dishes, and have lots of fiber and protein. Grab this freebie before it expires!
SavingStar eCoupon:
Save 100% wyb (1) Can of Bush’s Black Beans (15 oz), Kidney Beans (16 oz), or Garbanzo Beans (16 oz) ecoupon
This coupon expires on 2/2 and is good for one use only.
See more SavingStar eCoupons!
Valentine’s Day this year falls on my favorite date day: Friday! We still have a couple of weeks, so it is time to start getting ready.
I’m going to be honest, having been married for 11 years, it’s tempting to skip celebrating Valentine’s Day. My frugal mindset sets in and I see it as a waste of money. Do we really want to pay a babysitter so we can go out for a commercial holiday? But then, I stop myself and remember why it’s important.
If you think I’m crazy and you love Valentine’s Day, don’t worry, next week we are going to find some awesome date and gift ideas.
Here are 10 reasons to celebrate Valentine’s Day:
1.) Whether you have been married for 2 months or 20 years, you have to keep your spouse a priority. It’s easy when life gets busy to putting dating aside, but that is when you actually need dates the most.
2.) It’s a great opportunity to do something nice for your spouse. Valentine’s Day forces you to stop and think about someone else. You have an opportunity to do something your spouse will love… like buy them a big ole steak.
3.) You don’t have to spend a lot of money. If money is tight, you can celebrate at home. Eat Ramen by candlelight and dance in the kitchen.
4.) Kids love it and your kid at heart self will too. Kids live to make and give out Valentine’s Day cards. Once your creative juices are following, you’ll remember how much you do too.
5.) There are some really fun things to do. Heart shaped waffles at Waffle House? Yes, please!
6.) Pinterest approves. Just search for Valentine’s Day on Pinterest. You’ll be amazed at all of the great ideas. To get you started, you can see my Pinterest board here.
7.) It reminds us that love and marriage are important. Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love! Jump on the bandwagon and feel like a newlywed with a huge crush on your spouse again.
8.) You get to eat lots of chocolate. That’s right, chocolate. Chocolate cupcakes, chocolate candy, chocolate covered strawberries, the choice is yours (or your spouse’s if they are buying it, but you can drop hints).
9.) There are coupons! You can print coupons for dinner, chocolate, and gifts.
10.) It’s a great opportunity to show your kids that you love their dad. It’s good for kids to see that their parents love each other and gives them a sense of stability.
Check back next Friday for a ton of frugal ideas of how to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Do you agree Valentine’s Day is important or do you say no thanks, Hallmark? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Zulily is offering another fun voucher and this time you can get $20 to spend at Treat (owned by Shutterfly) for only $10! With the voucher, you can get (6) personalized greeting cards for $10 (a$20 value). The best part is that you can have your cards sent directly to the person you want to send them to for FREE! You can even schedule them out so you don’t miss a special day.
Treat allows you to make and send personalized greeting cards that are packed with personality, and there are tons of fun designs to choose from.
Purchase the voucher and a receipt and downloadable voucher will be sent directly to your inbox so you can start creating your one-of-a kind cards!
Limit (1) voucher per order. Deal runs thru 2/2. Voucher good thru 3/31.
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