The Frugalista Find: 2010

Spruce up your guestroom -or the air mattress on your living room floor- with one of three 5-piece quilt sets for only $14.99. Get them shipped to your store for free!

Another Amazon Steal on today, this cool, modern Plan Toy Arabian Rocking Horse for only $21! This is 70% off the original price, making it a Frugalista Find.

If you're new to Groupon, or just want some Groupon tips, check out this post.

North Jersey: $10 for $20 worth of Baked Goods at Butterflake Bakery in Teanek. ALSO $20 for $40 Worth of Holiday Decorations, Plants, and Garden Accessories at Gro-Rite Greenhouse & Garden Center in Linkin Park and Belvidere.

Central Jersey: $30 for a One-Month Trial Membership at CAN DO Fitness ($99 Value) in Princeton, Edgewater, and Short Hills.

Nashville: $10 for $20 Worth of Classic American Eats and Drinks at 417 Union.

Louisville: $15 for $30 Worth of Sushi and Japanese Cuisine at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Jeffersonville.

Charlotte: $10 for $20 Worth of Burritos, Tacos, and More at El Vallarta

Columbia, SC: $35 for a One-Hour Massage at Divine Massage Therapy

NATIONAL: For many of these deals, look on the right hand side-bar to find them.

Calgary, Canada: $25 for $50 Worth of Current Fashions at American Apparel. Choose Between Two Options. This may only work in Canadian stores, but might work for American Apparel online store. Check the "comments" section to see if any details are posted.

Charleston: $1 for 3 DVD rentals from Redbox.

Philadelphia: $45 for a Six-Bottle Tasting Pack Shipped to Your Door from MyWinesDirect.com (Up to $90 Value).

Here's a great deal from SnapFish!!

2011 is only weeks away, so let us help you get ready with this incredible deal! Create one of our bestselling 12" x 12" wall calendars and get two 12" x 12" calendars for FREE! Nope, we're not kidding – that's 3 calendars for the price of 1!

Just put three 12" x 12" calendars in your cart and use code MERRY1215 at checkout before 11:59 p.m. PST on December 14.

Have Kai-Lan fan in your house? We do! Toys R Us has a great one-day deal on this play set, only $8.74, down from $34.99!! TODAY ONLY!

If you're still in the midst of Christmas shopping, here's a great deal on Play-Doh School Bus Back-to-School 24pk for only $7.49.

I don't usually post about particular items that are not on sale, but I just have to brag about this Stainless-Steel Vacuum Bottle from L.L. Bean. AND, I'll tell you how it saves us money. L.L. Bean has a no minimum purchase, free shipping special special going on right now. Plus, if you spend $50, you get a $10 gift card.

We received this as a gift, and it's been one of the most useful gifts ever. It will keep coffee piping hot ALL DAY LONG. If you're careful to get your coffee in your cup and seal it back up quickly, you'll enjoy a hot cup of coffee for as long as you've got some in your thermos. We've even poured a cup more than 24 hours after we put the coffee in the thermos and it's been nice and warm.

How it saves us money:

When we travel long distances - which is several times a year since most of my family lives about 1000 or more miles away - we fill this vacuum bottle up with piping hot coffee right before we walk out the door for our road trip. Along with a bag full of yummy granola bars and other snacks we purchased at the local dollar store, our awesome coffee thermos helps us stave off the temptation to spend $10 on junky snacks and sugary coffee drinks every time we stop to refuel. And when one of us starts to get a little sleepy later at night, we crank up the music and - you guessed it - pour a hot cup of coffee.

So if you have a tea/coffee/hot chocolate lover on your gift list, this could be a wonderful gift for them. The lid doubles as a cup, and it would be great for someone who works outside, road trips, has a long commute, or is confined to a desk (or classroom) all day and doesn't have access to free hot drinks.

Last year, thanks to some great photos my photog friend, Vanessa, took we made some really cute photo cards at shutterfly.com. Here's what I created:

As a Christian, it was important to me that the cards we chose say "Christmas" and there were so many options to chose from on Shutterfly. There are even some sweet cards with nativity scenes. I love the wide array of styles from the very traditional to the funky and modern. Last year we got the cutest photo Christmas card in the mail and I immediately recognized the quality and style of the card to be Shutterfly! Whether you choose the glossy or matte style, you can count on the quality to be beyond your expectations.

AND, to make this a Frugalista Find, you can always find a coupon code or a sale for Shutterfly. Right now their Christmas Cards are 30% off and you can get the same type of photo card I ordered last year for only $.32. ENJOY!

Do you have a blog? Fidn out how you can get an even better deal from Shutterfly here.

I just had to take a break from my What A Hoot Boutique work to post these 2 deals because I want you all to be able to take advantage of them if you're shopping for toddlers and little boys this year!

First, Walmart.com has the 100 piece Value Bucket of Mega Blocks for only $10 today with $.97 shipping! This rivals the Black Friday deal I saw at Target. So if you didn't brave those crazy crowds, here's your chance to get that deal and not even step foot out your door.

Next, Target.com has some of their LEGO sets 33% off today only with FREE SHIPPING. Use the coupon code ER5PVIIO to get an additional 10% off.

SUPER BONUS: Use ShoptAtHome's extended Cyber Monday deals and get 5% cash back from Walmart and 10% cash back from Target. If it's your first time using ShopAtHome, you'll also get $5.

HAPPY HANUKKAH!!!

If you're in the market for some baby gear, The Foundary has some deals on Chicco items. I like the modern print on this play yard! They also have A LOT of other items like a 2 piece Santoku and pairing Top Chef Knife set for $22, which would be great for the wannabe chef in your life.

RueLaLa has some great finds on Vera Bradley today, so head over there and see if you can find a great Christmas gift.

If you "like" Wholly Guacamole" on facebook, you can get a coupon for $4 off any Wholly Guacamole Product. I was only able to find a small package of guacamole at my local ShopRite, for $2.97, so it was free! They also have tubs of guacamole and some great salsa available at some stores.

*** Unfortunately, the word on the web is that TRU ran out of gift cards. With the mail in rebates, you can still get some games for only $1. Still a Frugalista Find!***

Get 4-8 Different Hasbro Games FREE after Gift Card, Mail in Rebate, rewards at ToysRus stores.

This week (11/7 - 11/13), ToysRus has an in store promotion where you can get a FREE $10 Gift card with ANY hasbro games purchase of $35 or more. The $35 is calculated based on REGULAR PRICE not sale price. The sale price is $5 for many of the games.

Combine it with http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=2355071&sdop=1&sdfid=9&u2=http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/corp/HasbroGameNightRebateForm.pdf, and 10% holidays rewards promotion, you can get free or cheap games.

Buy 1 of each game (Reg $9.99 Sale: $5.00):
Cootie - $5
Don't break the ice - $5
Ants in the pants - $5
Don't spill the beans - $5

Total: 4*$5 = $20 (Reg $39.96)

get back $10 Gift card + $8 MIR (4*$2 for each game) + $2 (10% rewards)

= FREE + tax

Another combination is

Candy Land - $3
Chutes and Ladders - $3
Memory - $3
Hi Ho Cherry O - $5

Total = $16

= $16 (Reg $40.96)

get back $10 Gift card + $8 MIR (4*$2 for each game) + $1.6 (10% rewards)

Check out the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller for only $100 shipped in Orange or Apple Green. The little one site in the front and the toddler stands on the back! Has a universal infant car seat attachment, which means you can use this handy dandy thing from day one.

Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller, Orange

Get this huge 100 piece high-quality Melissa & Doug Safari Floor Puzzle for only $5.87 shipped. Once together, measures 6.7" x 6.5" x 4.7".

Melissa & Doug Safari Floor Puzzle 100 pcs

Have guests coming in town for the holidays and don't have nice towels to put out for them? Here's a great deal on a nice set of Pike Street 100-Percent Egyptian Cotton 725-Gram 6-Piece Towel Set, White. There are several different colors, but only the white towels are $18.55. Other-color sets range from $22.99 to $24.99. Still not a bad deal!

Pike Street 100-Percent Egyptian Cotton 725-Gram 6-Piece Towel Set, White

With cold (I've got one now!) and flu season now in full swing, take advantage of this $2 off printable coupon for a Tylenol Cold and Flu product.

Get a free drink and a free individual side with the purchase of a Doublicious with this printable coupon.

Today at GAP, there's a way to get a free pair of jeans (which have probably been snatched up pretty quickly) or a 40% off coupon. Go here to find out more!

Thanks, Jamie!

This is the lowest I've seen this in over a year and a half, and I've been checking! Get your Real Simple subscription for only $10.

The Blind Side DVD is only $10.49. Not bad at all! Free shipping if you've signed up for Amazon Mom or Amazon Prime.

In our household, we like to take advantage of the sweet deals you can get by purchasing a factory refurbished or reconditioned items. We have a flat screen TV we got for about half of the regular cost, 1 cell phone for half off, and my cell phone for free just by searching out refurbished items. Most of the time, the items come with the FULL warranty as if you bought it brand new. In addition, I like to think extra care has gone into the refurbished item since it has been fixed and re-inspected before it's on the market again.

I say all that to let you in on a hot deal for a Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixers. $173.99!!! These are usually sold for $250+. Maybe you've been holding out on getting one of these like I have. If so, maybe this is your chance.

A new daily deal site focusing on home goods, rather than fashion as most do, The Foundary! Sign up and refer your friends, get $1 for each friend that sign up! Sweet Frugalista Find.

Vintage art prints, kitchen items, ottomans, throw pillows, bedding sets, etc. Enjoy!

Shop at this link to take advantage of a Buy 2, Get 1 promotion at Target.com until November 6th! Also, apply 10% off code TIKJY4K6.

Go through Shop At Home and get another 5% back plus $5 if it's your first time using them.

Or give ebates a try and get 3% cash back. Sometimes ebates will double Target's cash back to 6%.

Head on over to Volunteer Traditions and check out their unique ties and belts for the Southern guy in your life! Use this 20% off discount code until November 9th! fontenot

If you've followed this blog at all, you know I'm a Melissa & Doug fan! Since we're planning on getting our little one a play kitchen for Christmas, I've been keeping my eye out for quality play food items and the best prices on amazon. Amazon usually has THE best price on toys if you are looking for specific brands or items. Especially if you get free shipping!

The current "best deal" is a Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set which is 43% off and only $11.43! If you're an Amazon Mom member, you get free shipping. Signing up for Amazon Mom is free. Just search "Amazon Mom" in the search bar of amazon.com and click on the "Save with Amazon Mom" link by the green pacifier icon. You get free shipping on items that are marked "Prime." I ordered 2 of these, saving one for a birthday gift. If it's in your budget to do so, I recommend stocking up on birthday gifts when you find an unbeatable deal on a quality product. Then you won't end up blowing your budget on a last minute purchase when you don't have time to look for the best price.

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Head on over to Plum District and get their deal of the day, $25 for $50 Worth of Any Merchandise on Shop Zoolu! Plum District is similar to groupon, featuring several different deals each day, some nation-wide, some for local areas.

Shop Zoolu has some really great stuff on the site, such as Melissa and Doug toys, nursing covers, and unique baby gear. Enjoy!

Head here at 12 p.m. EST for a free sample of Purex 3-in-1 detergent, softener, and anti-static! I'm sure they'll go fast.

Snag this sample of U Kotex items here. My favorite place for stashing samples? The guest bathroom and the glove compartment.

TODAY ONLY, Old Navy has all performance fleece vests on sale for $5. There's a limit of 5 per customer, so bring a friend, a spouse, your mom!

Free Christmas book about the nativity here.

For Border's Rewards members (membership is free), you can print out this 40% off coupon for use on any 1 item, expiring 10.25. Hello, Christmas present!!

If you haven't signed up for RueLaLa, you can do so today and get a $20 credit to your account! This is a discount website for designer items. Everythign from dresses to shoes to ties, etc.

If you're on the organic track, I know it can get expensive! Here's a B2G1 coupon link for Sprout Organic Baby Food.

After a self-imposed (husband-requested) hiatus, I'm going to jump back in to blogging. My little business, What A Hoot Boutique, gets really busy when the holidays arrive, and I only have a couple of hours in the day that I like to devote to "business." On the days I don't have a lot of orders to fill, I'll try to get on here to post some great deals and freebies. I'm in between Pumpkin and Baby Jesus shirt making right now, so you're in luck :o)

If you didn't get to take advantage of the groupon movie deal last time, here's your chance again! If you haven't already, sign up for groupon. Then, go to the city Jacksonville to get the $20 for 4 movie tickets through fandango or weekly cinema. That's only $5 for a ticket!!! You do not have ot use them all at one time, either. If you've got a hankering to see Secretariat, Life As We Know It, or Easy A... or any of the upcoming movies, this is your chance to do it on the cheap!!!

Also, if you go to the city New York and clock on the "Online Deal" link on the right hand side of the page, you can get a $15 groupon for $30 worth of merchandise on CostumeHub.com.

2 Samples for Sam's Club members

I you're a member of Sam's Wholesale Club, you can get a free sample of Vaseline Intensive rescue lotion here and a free Glad Force Flex Trash Bag here!

"Like" John Frieda on facebook and get a coupon for a free bottle of Root Awakening Shampoo or Conditioner when you bring it into an Ulta store. Only until October 2nd or while supplies last. I recommend calling your Ulta store first, to be sure they still have some of the items.

Head here to get a sample of Aleve.

I adore the high quality, heirloom worthy wooden toys from Melissa & Doug. I was very excited to find this deal to share with you!

The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Folding Princess Castleis only $51.49, a 49% savings! And it ships free. In addition, the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Folding Medieval Castleis $54.99, a 45% savings. Also ships free.

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Folding Princess Castle

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Folding Medieval Castle

If you haven't started thinking about Christmas and Hanukkah gifts yet, this may be a good time to start making your list and checking it twice. The best deals don't always happen on Black Friday. Sometimes they happen on a September evening!

Quiznos is great about giving the public what they want... COUPONS! This one is for a free drink and chips with the purchase of a sub.

Active and retired military personnel can receive a FREE nights stay at participating Bed and Breakfasts across the country on 11.10.10. Head to the above link for more info and a list of participating locations.

Thanks, Freebie Blogger!

Print this out to get a free Sephora Buxom Mascara in J.C. Penney Stores.

Go here to score a free sample of Dove Energy Glow Body Wash AND Energy Glow Self Tanner.

One of my favorite cookbook makers, Gooseberry Patch, is offering a Fall Favorites free mini cookbook!

If you're updating your fall wardrobe, maybe you can use this 15% off code for American Eagle: 34198641. The code and free shipping (on any order) is good until 9.28.

Have you gotten your Entertainment Book yet? Here's your opportunity to get some GREAT COUPONS and help out the Women's Ministry of Calvary Chapel New Brunswick. You can purchase an Entertainment Book for anywhere in the United States through this link. You might even think about purchasing an Entertainment book for your next vacation spot if you know where that will be! Eating out and shopping on vacation can be really expensive, but you can use the Entertainment Book to save.

*We'll also be selling them tomorrow, Saturday the 25th, at the North Brunswick ShopRite from 10-2.

Some of the sweetest Frugalista Finds for the Central New Jersey Entertainment Book are:

$5 off any purchase at Friday's
$5 off any purchase at Fudruckers
$20 off a Nets Ticket
$5 off any purchase at Johnny Rockets
$5 off any purchase at Bensi
$15 off a full price one-day Regular Admission Ticket
4-$5 off ShopRite purchase of $50
$5 off of $20 at Rainforest Cafe
FREE kids cup at Cold Stone Creamery
FREE Regular Size Lemonade at Charley's
FREE small drink at Burger King
FREE small drink at Dairy Queen
FREE 12 oz coffee at McDonald's
FREE drink at Nathan's
FREE breadsticks and cinnamon sticks at Pizza Hut
FREE vanilla cone at Sonic
FREE pretzel dip at Wetzel's Pretzels
and more BOGO's than you can shake your fist at

Other coupons: 10% off Old Navy, 20% delias (and free shipping), 25% wet seal, $20 off $60 Limited, free shipping Arden B., 15% off plus free shipping for shoebuy.com... I can go on and on.

If you make a trip to the grocery store, go out to eat, and hit the food court at the mall, you've got this Entertainment Book more than paid for. PLEASE consider supporting the Women's Ministry of Calvary Chapel.

Stop into The Limited today through Sunday, September 26th and they will hand you $10 in Fashion Cash to use in-store. This will make a $10 item for free. Call first to make sure your store is participating.

I'm listing a few of the Wal-Mart stores participating in the Horizon Fruit2Day Kashi Event, but go here to see if your Wal-Mart is participating.

Sept 25

150 Rt 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
Phone: (908) 788-6769

7101 Cedar Springs Blvd
Louisville, KY 40291
Phone: (502) 231-4880

2801 Cunningham Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Phone: (513) 769-1124

Sept 26

5303 Bowen Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45040
Phone: (513) 583-9330

3201 Princeton Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: (513) 869-8400

150 Walton Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Phone: (270) 781-7903

3600 Mallory Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: (615) 771-0929

2000 Old Fort Parkway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone: (615) 893-0175

809 North 12Th Street
Murray, KY 42071
Phone: (270) 753-2195

You’re invited to Geoffrey’s Birthday Party at Toys R Us on Saturday September 25th from 12 until 3pm. Enjoy fun birthday parades, great activities and free giveaways. Call to make sure your local store is participating. Click here to find a Toys R Us near you.

Thanks, The Freebie Blogger!

The overstocks department of Hooked on Phonics has 4 different items listed at deeply discounted prices. Use the coupon code SLICK55 and get another 55% off the discounted price!!!

Example
Discover Reading- Toddler Edition premium
~~64.95~~ - Sale Price: 19.95
With discount code - $8.97

Print out this coupon for a free Mexican Haas avocado. Enjoy some guacamole or slice it up and put it on a chicken and tomato sandwich. YUMMMMMM!

Thanks The Freebie Blogger!

If you have an existing Babies R Us Registry can receive a FREE $10 BRU Gift Card when you add a Diaper Genie Diaper Pail to your registry. Offer must be redeemed in-store with the coupon here. Good through 9/30/10.

This requires a membership number for Sam's CLub, but if you've got one of those, get this free sample of a Glad Force Flex Trash Bag.

I really enjoy some of the quirky, kitschy items at Urban Outfitter, and a couple of coupon codes help justify the purchase :o)

Use coupon code "FALLFORIT" for free shipping.
Click back button enter code "HAPPYFALL" to stack 10% off.

If your jeans MUST be designer, here's a groupon you can't resist. Be sure to visit the New York link and read the fine print. You might only be able to use this in the brick and mortar stores and not online.

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