Get $25 Gift Certificates for Only $2!

Restaurant.com is having another 80% off sale.  Get $25 dining gift certificates for only $2.  Simply enter the savings code PUMPKIN at the checkout and hit “apply”.  This offer ends Monday, October 31, 2011.

If you are new to Restaurant.com: Restaurant.com is a service that provides printable dining certificates to restaurants. You can type in your local zip code (or the zip code of your vacation destination) and browse the available restaurant certificates for that area. There is usually a minimum purchase required when using the certificates. For example, if you purchase a $25 certificate then you would probably be required to spend $35 at that restaurant. Also, a 18% gratuity is sometimes included at the restaurant on the pre-certificate amount. I have never encountered a problem with using these certificates and they provide a nice way to try out different restaurants.

It’s Time to Save on Outdoor Furniture and Accessories

Fall is one of my favorite times of year.  It cools off a little and makes outdoor time comfortable.  There’s a crisp smell in the air and it makes me long for hayrides, pumpkin patches, and beautiful fall colors.

Along with fall comes end of summer sales. It’s a good thing I had a little money set aside because I have found some great deals lately.

Monday I went to Lowe’s Home Improvement to see if their patio furniture was 75% off yet.  It was only 50% off but they only had three tables left of the one I wanted so I went ahead and purchased the table for $23.  I heard that the furniture was going 75% off on Wednesday so I went Wednesday morning to get the chairs I needed.

I have shopped around for a while for a table and chairs set I wanted.  I made due with a set I got for cheap on Craigslist until I could find just what I wanted.  Sure, there were other more attractive sets that looked more like dining room furniture but I decided on this set because it is durable, comfortable, and attractive (to me).  It also matches the firepit I got last year for my birthday.

Wednesday I purchased the chairs for $8.75 each.  I went ahead and got 8 of them because we plan to get another table to match this one.  We like to have the extra seating for company.  And let’s face it, you can hardly buy the cheap plastic chairs for the price I got for these metal ones.  The rude store manager almost sold these out from under me but thankfully my friend managed to snag them before he hauled them off.

As you can see in the picture I found some cushions for the chairs. These were only $5.25 each. They have a nice design on them but I’m not sure if I’m keeping them. They don’t exactly fit the whole seating length of the chair. I set them in the chairs to mull it over. What do you think?

I also got a 4 foot bench for only $20.  I’m excited about this bargain too! 

It’s not put together yet so I’ll just show you the picture of the box. Soon it will be a nice addition to my yard.

Lowe’s also had some cute (and some very tacky) yard ornaments and accessories.  Two weeks ago I purchased three lanterns at 75% off for only $11 each.  I got two of them for my brother’s birthday present. I was so pleased that I was able to get him an $80 gift for only $20.

Wednesday I found this chicken for $4. And no, I am not a collector of chickens.  I just thought this one was cute and she made me smile.

My outdoor yard furniture is finally coming together. I am so pleased by the bargains I got.

Have you found any deals lately?

New Target Deals ~ July 12, 2011

We stopped by Target again yesterday.  This time we went to a different location.  We found some different clearance items and I also found a few good coupons to use from the Target website.  Here are some of the deals we found yesterday.

2 splash board blasters reg $9.99, $4.98 clearance
(boogie board with built-in water gun)

24 in flying disk reg $5.99, $2.99 clearance

Crayola Color Explosion reg $19.99, $4.77 clearance
This is would definitely make a good Christmas gift.

Dollar deals – foam ax, card making kit, light up balls, diving rings

girls’ glitter ballet shoes reg $14.99, $3.74 clearance

girls’ jeans reg $10, $2.48 clearance

2 pk Sharpie markers $1.00
-used $1 coupon from Target.com = FREE

Bic pens $1.02
-used $1 coupon from Target.com = .02

Other deals I got that are not pictured:

3 12-count boxes of Poptarts $2.50 sale
-used $1 off coupon from Target.com
-used $2/3 coupon from Kellogg’s = $1.50 each

Up & Up facial scrub $2.10
-used $.75 coupon from Target.com = $1.35

Have you found any deals at Target lately?

Toy Clearance at Target

It’s time for the Target toy clearance.  Target usually has their toy clearance in January and July. 

The toy clearance works out great for my family because my kids have July birthdays.  They usually get some money in the mail from relatives and we always head to Target to see what kind of deals we can get. 

We were excited to purchase the toys shown in the picture.  Cuddlebug has been wanting the bug vacuum for weeks.  Each time we went to Walmart he kept saying how much he wanted one for his birthday.  When we shopped at Target I was happy that the bug vacuum he had been wanting was 50% off.  He got the vacuum, tool set, and binoculars for about the same price he would have paid for the vacuum. 

Many toys are 30-50% off.  I also saw a few items of patio furniture for 70% off.  I’m sure if you wait a few weeks they will begin to clearance out the pool supplies.  Last year we stocked up on pool stuff while it was 75% off.

Happy saving!

K’Nex Blocks for $10 on Walmart.com

Both of my kids have birthdays this month. Relatives are sending money in the mail and the kids are excited to pick out some new toys and purchase some things that they have been wanting. One of the things that Cuddlebug enjoys playing with is K’Nex blocks.

Walmart has two sets of K’Nex blocks on sale for $10.00 each.

Kid K’Nex Big Building Tub was $20 and is now $10.

K’Nex Super Value Tub with 325 pieces was $21.88 and is now $10!

I just ordered the super value tub that has over 300 pieces.  Site to store shipping is free.

Enjoy!

Thanks, Baby Cheapskate!

Today’s CVS Deals ~ June 15

I haven’t shopped at CVS in a while.  It’s mostly because I haven’t had much extra time and also because I haven’t really needed anything.  I finished up at school yesterday so now I’ll have more time for blogging and finding deals.  I’ve missed you all. 

Here are the deals I got at CVS today. 

12 pack of Pepsi – reg $4.99, $3.34 sale
-used CVS coupon to get 12 pk for $.99
*This deal is good for today only!

Zyrtec 5 ct – reg $6.99, $5.99 sale
-used $4 coupon from 4/10 RP
-received $5.99 ECB
*final total = FREE plus $4 money maker

(2) two pk Nyquil (20 oz) – reg $13.29, $3.32 clearance

-Used CVS coupon for $3 off $10 first aid products.

The regular price of these items was $38.62.
Total purchase: $6.62 minus $5.99 ECB = $.63

 

Be sure to scan your CVS card at the CVS coupon machine.  Happy saving!

CVS Pepsi Deal: Wednesday Only!

On Wednesday, June 15 you can a 12 pack of Pepsi at CVS for only $.99!  To get your coupon simply scan your extracare card at the CVS coupon center.  Limit one 12 pack per coupon.  This offer is available on 6/15/11 only.

$1 Clearance Sales at Walmart

I dropped by Walmart today for a few things and was surprised to find a $1 rack of clothing. A few times each year Walmart clearances their clothes down to $1. When they have this sale it is a good time to stock up on things for the family. 

When clothing is this inexpensive it is easy to purchase items for other people. 

Have you found any $1 deals lately?

Food Lion Deal: Breyer’s Ice Cream 4/$2.96

Update:  FREE Breyers.  See below!

I stopped by Food Lion today for some milk and was so excited about this deal. 

Save $5 instantly when you spend $20 on participating Unilever products.  The Breyers ice creams are regularly over $6 each but they are on sale for $1.99.  Buy four of them and get an instant $5 off your purchase.  There is a limit of four Breyers ice creams per visit. 

4 Breyers ice cream at $1.99 each = $7.96
-$5 instant savings = $2.96 for four or $.74 each

I was surprised that this deal worked since the ice cream is on sale.  Hopefully it will for you too.  Good luck and let me know how it goes.

Update:  Like Breyers on facebook and you can get printable coupons to save $1.50/2.  Be sure to hit the back button so that you can print two coupons.

Half-Price Frappuccinos at Starbucks

Join Starbucks for Happy Hour, May 6-15, 2011 from 3-5 p.m. for half-price Frappuccino® blended beverages at participating stores.

Frappuccino® blended beverages are completely customizable – you call all the shots, so you can create the perfect drink for your perfect summer day. And what could make a warm, sunny day better than strolling around with one of our NEW Mocha Coconut Frappuccino® blended beverages? Just tell us how you like it and we’ll do the rest.

Need a reminder? Just text MIXIT to 44264 and we’ll send you a daily text reminder.

Learn More at Frappuccino.com.

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