Family On A Budget

On October 31, 2009 bring your child dressed in their Halloween costume to the new Sears Toy Shop and receive a FREE Mattel Toy. (While Supplies Last).

Additionally you can print out a coupon for $5.00 off any $20.00 Toy purchase.

I have just ordered some Gevalia coffee for my office coffeemaker. They have a great deal going right now.
You get: Gevalia 3 coffees (or teas) for $3.00 with stainless steel mug (FREE S/H)

The program signup page states No Obligation, No commitment but you will get signed up for Gevalia’s coffee program to receive regular shipments. You can easily cancel your subscription. Here is the wording from the site:

Future shipments billed at $6.45 – $8.55 per box plus $5.95 shipping and handling, unless otherwise noted. You can adjust your selections, quantities, or delivery schedule at any time. Manage your account online or call us at 1-800-GEVALIA (1-800-438-2542).

Now you have to decide what to order. I ordered Dark Chocolate Truffle, Indian Malabar and Cafe Sperl.

Save $1.00 on an 12 oz or 20 oz bag of Starbucks packaged coffee where you guy groceries.

Indulge in the scents of the Season. This holiday season, stock up on Candles from the Fragrance Collection. Here is a printable BOGO Free Coupon. You should be able to print 2 per computer.

I love Adagio Teas. When dieting it is such a big help to have flavored teas around to curb your cravings. My current favorite flavors are the strawberry black tea and the spiced rooibos. Additionally I love their holiday teas especially the pumpkin spice. Currently you can get a sampler of their holiday teas for $11.00

Description: A delectable selection of our magical holiday teas. Beautifully packaged to enjoy yourself or offer as a delightful Christmas present. Attractive one-ounce tins make great stocking stuffers. The teas included are: candy apple, candy cane, chestnut, cranberry, gingerbread & pumpkin spice

I just ordered some really cute family address labels for free from VistaPrint.com. You have to pay around $2.00 to $3.00 for shipping, but these labels are so cute. I am going to use them on Christmas cards this year.

• To order you labels, go to VistaPrint Free Deals of the Week.
• Scroll down to Return Address Labels, hit the Get Started Button.
• Select the Browse our Designs Button.
• You will see a Searh box on the left hand side. Enter family in this box and you will see different samples of family labels.
• Select one and be prepared to play around while adding your family members. I had a blast with this

Save $20.00 when you spend $100.00 or more on BEARPAW Boots and Slippers

Promotion Details

To receive the $20 promotional discount:

1. Add all products described in the promotional offer message to your Shopping Cart via the Add to Cart button product information page. To qualify for this automatic discount, purchase any $100 (pre-tax) combination of qualifying styles direct from Amazon.com. Choose from select brands and styles, identified with the promotional messaging on the product information page.
2. The amount of the savings will be reflected on the final order checkout page and will be allocated proportionally to all participating items in the Shopping Cart. For example, the promotion offers $20 off qualifying orders of $100, if you purchase two items at $50 each, the $20 will be divided proportionately between the two items, so that the each item will be discounted $10.
3. If you remove any of the participating promotion items from your Shopping Cart or violate any of the terms and conditions listed below, the promotion will be invalid, and the discount will be removed from the order.
4.
If you return any of the items involved in the promotion, the discount previously applied to the order will be subtracted from the return credit.

Today’s special: $3.99 Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s 27-song Night Castle (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version), available exclusively at Amazon MP3 a day early with a bonus song you can’t get anywhere else. Everyday low price: $9.99.

Today’s special: Shakira’s Laundry Service, featuring the hits “Underneath Your Clothes,” “Whenever, Wherever,” and “Objection (Tango).” Everyday low price: $9.99.

Today’s price: $3.99

If you or your spouse is a member of the U.S. military currently on active duty you can apply for the 2009 Heroes at Home Wish Registry program. Last year they distributed $200 gift cards for signing up.

Here is Sears Heroes at Home Wish Registry Entry.

This application form will be open Thursday October 22 2009,06:00 CST through Thursday October 22 2009,08:00 CST.

Last Year I bought one of these Burt’s Bees Grab Bags at $25.00 for my sister-in-law and everyone who seen it wanted one. They are available again this year so I am ordering 4 for my daughters, mom and sister in law. I wish I had some extra money to buy some for myself….

How it Works

For a limited time, our premium grab bag is back. Full of goodies worth over $50 MSRP. It’s now specially priced at $25 (half off). A great gift now or to save for the Holidays!
They include: (Each Bag may vary)

* 6 Regular-Sized Products:
* Lip Shimmer Merlot
* Lip Shimmer Toffee
* Replenishing Lip Balm
* Beeswax Lip Balm
* Spearmint & Lime Body Wash (4 oz)
* Nourishing Body Lotion (3 oz)
* 12 Mini-size:
* Baby Bee Buttermilk Bath
* All-in-One Wash
* Lip Gloss Red
* Lip Gloss Nude
* Natural Skin Care for Men Soap
* Peppermint Soap
* Citrus Spice Soap
* Baby Bee Buttermilk Soap
* Orange Essence Facial Cleanser
* Peppermint Foot Lotion
* Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar
* Therapeutic Bath Crystals
* 4 Special Gifts:
* Bamboo Poof
* Burt’s Bees Gardener’s Gloves
* Red Wristlet Bag
* Lip Balm Clip-On
* Items may vary. All sales final. No returns or replacements.

Here is a yummy inexpensive recipe to use with day old bread. My girls love it. I often bake some apples to go with it.

10 servings (serving size: 1 piece)

Ingredients

* 1 cup packed light brown sugar
* 1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup
* 1/4 cup butter
* Cooking spray
* 10 (1-ounce) slices French bread
* 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
* 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
* 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 2 large eggs
* 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, stirring constantly. Pour mixture evenly into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Arrange bread slices in a single layer over syrup in dish.

Combine milk and next 4 ingredients (through eggs) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Pour egg mixture over bread slices. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°.

Combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over bread.

Coupons.com is currently featuring a $2.00 off of any 24oz or larger bag of Nestle Candy. This should make a great deal for Halloween Candy.

This coupon will probably not last long.

I just picked up this sound effects to play on Halloween this year. Each year I threaten to decorate our house in a full tilt manor when passing out candy. This year we are actually doing it. We will have strobe lights, music and maybe dry ice. I can’t wait.

You can get a cheap source of sounds effects at Amazon for $1.89. 500+ Sound Effects

On October 17 Chick-fil-A will mail their 2010 calendar free for the first 100,000 requests or until October 21st. Whichever comes first, limited to one per address.

In the past these calendars have included some high value Chick-fil-A coupons including some great BOGOs.

Get a free download of “These Days,” – a sneak peek of R.E.M.’s forthcoming album Live at the Olympia, releasing later this month.

You will have to download Amazon’s downloader software and order this through your Amazon.com account.

Here is a link for $1.50 off of 1 Kashi cereal. Hit the back button and you will be able to print 2 per computer. Source: The $5.00 Dinner Mom

My daughters and I love most of the Kashi cereals (well except the twiggy one). I keep an extra box at work so I am never without a healthy breakfast.

Me and my daughters love Snapple (the diet flavors of course..). There are $.55 off of 1 printable coupons available at this time.

Coupons.com has 1 that can be printed two times per computer.

Brick Coupons has another: Print a coupon here (Internet Explorer) or here (Fire Fox). Source: http://www.abundantfoodsavings.com/Printables/snapple-55-cents-off-one.html

Vistaprint: FREE Deals of the Week. Check out what’s new this week! Exp 12/31/09

Free tote bags, small vinyl banners, business cards, t-shirts, invitations, postcards, note cards, note pads, rubber stamps & much more!

Valid 08/25/2009 through 12/31/2009

e.l.f. Cosmetics: $2 Shipping on any purchase of $25 or more with code 2SHIP

Coupon Code: 2SHIP

Valid 01/01/2009 through 12/31/2009

Here is an inexpensive recipe for those cold fall nights. We love black beans at our house and this soup is really good if you are in the mood for a smooth pureed soup.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 cup minced onion
1 Tbsp canned chipotle peppers, about 1/2 a canned chili
1/4 cups fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
1 tsp table salt, to taste
1 tsp cilantro, finely chopped, garnish
2 cups dry black beans

Instructions

Sort through, rinse, soak, and cook the beans by your preferred method.

While the beans are cooking, heat the oil in a nonstick or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add the cumin and brown it, taking care not to burn it.

Add the onions and cook slowly until browned. Drain the beans, reserving 5 cups of the stock. Puree the beans with 4 cups of the reserved stock in a blender or food processor. Add the onion mixture chile, lime juice, and salt and process until velvety smooth. If the soup is too thick, thin it with the remaining 1 cup of stock.