Happy New Year !

Hi Thrifties, 

Happy New Year!! 

See you back here in 2012   :)

25 Free photos- 4x6 prints @ Walgreens (through Dec 31)

Order online at  http://photo.walgreens.com/walgreens/welcome and Get 25 free photo prints (4 x 6) 

Just enter the code "PRINTNOW" at checkout online.. this offer ends Dec. 31

Choose to pick up in-store and you won't pay shipping (making it completely free) 

Friendly's 12- scoop sundae for $5 (see details)

New Years Eve's: Friendly's 12- scoop sundae for $5- from 4-8 pm, with the following flyer (see link)

http://friendlys.shc.c.goolara.net/BrowserViewer.aspx?ID=98339802877337857

Michaels: 50% off regular-priced item (Printable Coupon)

click here---> to view & print the coupon for Michaels

Get 50% off regular-priced item - valid through Dec. 31

btw, just got home from Michaels and there was a lot of holiday clearance- here's a pic of my new star cookie cutter :)  

FREE auction-style ads on EBAY Dec 27- 29

From Dec 27-29 on EBAY: List Auction-style ads for FREE
Plus, add "Buy It Now" FREE
(This is in addition to the 50 free ads you already get per month)
Start searching you home for stuff to sell!

Victoria's Secret Semi-annual Sale: Winter 2012

 Looking for the Spring 2012 sale info? click here---> http://gonesaleracking.blogspot.com/2012/06/june-12-2012-victorias-secret-semi.html

Update: The Victoria's Secret semi-annual sale starts in stores January 2nd, at 7 am (call your local store to confirm their start time)

Here is the link to the online semi-annual sale, (going on now): http://www.victoriassecret.com/search/sale

Clearance challenge: outfits under $30? Winter Clearance Time :)

Attention Thrifties:
Winter clothes should be going on clearance soon. The beginning of January can be a great time to find deals on sweaters, winter coats, etc.. since it is after the holiday rush.

Expect that the color or size choices may be limited at this point in the season- but hey, if you can get a $50 sweater for $10 dollars then the search may be worth it.

The malls and department stores may get packed for a couple days now with people returning and/or exchanging holiday gifts they recently received. So I like to wait until the "return-rush," dissipates and then check out the sales. Pay attention to the original price of what you buy vs what you actually pay and enjoy the savings! 

Clearance Challenge- Can you find a nice outfit that costs under $30 in total? Can't do it? Try $40...

Freebies in the Mailbox:

http://gonesaleracking.blogspot.com/2011/11/free-sample-of-tresemme.html

http://gonesaleracking.blogspot.com/2011/10/free-sample-of-nescafe-peppermint-mocha.html

Wendy's T-shirt! ( http://gonesaleracking.blogspot.com/2011/11/wendys-heres-beef-t-shirt-via-facebook.html)

RECYCLEBANK rewards you for helping the environment

Recyclebank has opportunities to earn up to 165 points right now, sign up today.. 


Click here---> to sign up on Recyclebank

(this referral link expires Jan. 6) 

To read a previous post about Recyclebank, click here---> http://gonesaleracking.blogspot.com/2011/10/join-recyclebank-and-get-rewarded-for.html

FREE 60- day trial membership @ BJ's Wholesale Club - sign up by Dec 31, 2011

CLICK HERE-----> for the coupon for the 60-day free trial offer from BJ's Wholesale Club

For ultimate thriftiness, check out their prices on eggs, milk, and gas (if your local club has a gas station).. AND, they accept manufacturer's coupons. 


This offer expires 12/31

Save $1 on STASH Tea

Printable coupon for $1 off 2 boxes of Stash Tea- 

How to get the coupon:  click here---->to Print Free Coupons

Search the "beverages" category for the coupon that looks just like the image shown below

You will then need to check the tiny box that says "clip" and then go to "print coupons" If this is your first time printing from the site, you will be prompted to download a coupon printing app, which prints the coupon with a bar code, making it useable @ the grocery store. 



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SALE- General Mills Cereal + $1 off printable coupon

Waldbuams has a sale right now; 3 boxes of select General Mills cereal for $5... There is also a printable coupon for $1 off of 2 boxes. I bought 6 boxes of Rice Chex for $10 and used 3 of the printable coupons, which makes it 6 boxes for $7... This is an extra awesome price for cereal that is normally over $4 a box...

How to get the coupon:  click here---->Print Free Coupons

Search for the coupon that says "SAVE $1.00 ON TWO BIG G CEREALS" (looks just like the image shown below)
You will then need to check the tiny box that says "clip" and then go to "print coupons" If this is your first time printing from the site, you will be prompted to download a coupon printing app, which prints the coupon with a bar code, making it useable @ the grocery store.

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Holiday contest from The Limited

click here ---> to enter "The Limited Holiday Wishlist Giveaway"

‎details from the site: "25 days. 25 gifts. You could win! Enter The Limited Holiday Wishlist Giveaway! Contest ends December 25, 2011. One entry per person per day."

FREE $10 giftcard for E.L.F. cosmetics: see details and coupon code

click here---> to Get a free $10 Gift Card from e.l.f. cosmetics when you spend $20 or more. Use code GC10 from 12/20-12/25.

and check out these products from E.L.F. 

e.l.f. 24K 100-Piece Eyeshadow Palette 

e.l.f. Mineral 5 Piece Bamboo Brush Set 

e.l.f. Studio Holiday 144-Piece Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette

e.l.f. Essential Holiday Beauty Eye Books 

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Holiday Gifts on Amazon- see link below

Search for holiday gifts on Amazon, save even more money with the free shipping offers- check Amazon.com for details...See Link Below (the banner link)



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Candy Cane Coupons!!! Print NOW for free!

Just found out there is a candy cane coupon! (Try saying that 10 times fast)

Follow this link----> Print Free Coupons and then once you are on the coupon page, search for this one:

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FREE fries Friday, Dec 16 @ Burger King

FREE fries at Burger King this Friday, Dec 16

click here---> for more info

FREE ice cream cupcake @ Marble Slab Creamery Dec 15- see details

In the spirit of National Cupcake Day, Marble Slab Creamery is giving away FREE ice cream cupcakes from 4-7 pm on December 15th  
 

check http://www.marbleslab.com/default.aspx to find your nearest location

FREE Bandit Packing Tape after Rebate

click here---> to print the rebate form
offer valid through Dec 31...

I bought this tape in Walgreens a few months ago and the package had a rebate form attached. It apparently had expired prior to the date I purchased it, but I called the company and they said they would honor it anyway. Now I have free packing tape. And you can too. :)

Clif bar contest- "12 days of clifmas"

The Clif Bar Facebook Page has a contest!

 The following is posted on their wall:
"To enter, just click on the link or go here https://woobox.com/f6oq4w and submit your info. You only need to enter once, and you're automatically entered for all 12 days AND for the grand prize of a year's supply of CLIF BARs!"

Today the prize is a box of Clif Bars that are coconut choc chip.

Subscribe by email, Facebook, or Twitter

Hi thrifties,

If you wish to receive updates from the gonesaleracking blog, there are three ways you can do this:
On the top right corner of the blog home page, there is 1) a link to become a fan on facebook, where you can access links to the latest blog posts, 2) a link to follow posts on twitter, 3) an option to enter your email address to have posts emailed directly to you.

Thanks for being a fan :)

Libman giveaway, Tuesday, Dec. 13

Finally, a Facebook giveaway that won't run out after 5 seconds...

The Libman Company Facebook Page says:
"Get ready for another giveaway! Tuesday, December 13th, we're giving away 10 lobby brooms and dustpans, 10 floor squeegees, and 300 microfiber cleaning pads for your Freedom Spray Mop! Enter between noon and 10pm CENTRAL TIME. Winners will be randomly selected."


http://www.facebook.com/libmancompany

Pilot Pens Sweepstakes

Pilot Pen Sweepstakes:

http://www.facebook.com/pilotpen?sk=app_272470872795792

you may even win a year's worth of Pilot Pens

My new webcam

I just got a webcam today! (It was on sale for $7.99 @ Microcenter). I'm going to set it up now...

FREE McAfee® Antivirus Plus @ Staples

This week @ Staples- Get McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2012 free after rebate.

Don't Be Afraid to Ask... It might save you money...

Hi Thrifties,

I decided it's about time I wrote about something besides the latest freebies and sales. So here is a quick story, or two, about asking for what you think is fair.

Once upon a time, there was a "buy one get one free" sale on a particular brand of shampoo at a local drugstore. The store shelf was bare by the time I got there, all but one had been purchased already. I took the last bottle, and brought it to the register. 

        - "There is only one left so how can I buy one and get one free?" I inquired 

           of the cashier. 

         - She responded, "hhm..." 

         - to which I interjected: "can I please purchase this last one at 50% off?" 

         -"Yes" was the answer. 

This was great news since the manufacturer coupon I had with me was for $1 off one bottle. So I ended up with an even better deal than I had expected. Now in this case, the store was amenable to such a discount considering they only had one left of the sale product. This does not mean that any other store would do this, but my point is that you might as well ask.

Once upon another time, in a supermarket, I was planning on purchasing some cheese that I thought was on sale. It "seemed" to be on sale because there were huge yellow stickers all over the display indicating there was a sale, and what the price was. So when I was at the self-checkout, scanning everything, la dee dah... The cheese scanned as more expensive than the yellow sticker price I expected. I told the friendly cashier-lady who stands near the self-checkout lines patiently waiting for people to need assistance. After a brief call to the manager, she returned to tell me they would honor the price. Apparently they hadn't removed the stickers from a sale that had ended yesterday so they were nice and honored the expired sale. So the point is that you have to watch the register, and make sure everything scans at the price you expect it to be. If there is any discrepancy, just ask.

Do you have any similar stories you would like to share? Just leave a comment below! :)

Barnes & Noble Exclusive Offer: extra 20% savings with this coupon code

click here to start shopping --> Affiliate Exclusive - Barnes&Noble Non-Member Coupon! Save an Extra 20% Off - Use Coupon Code T3N9N3L at Checkout!

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Freebies I Got in the Mail Recently:

50% off everything, plus free shipping @ LOFT (sale extended 11/29)

The Ann Taylor LOFT sale includes 50% off everything, and free shipping. This offer was for Cyber Monday but it has been extended (not sure how long it is extended for, but it is valid today). 

deets from LOFT website:
"*OFFER VALID FOR 50% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY. OFFER VALID IN LOFT STORES AND ON LOFT.COM. OFFER NOT COMBINABLE WITH $25 SAVINGS CARDS. TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT ONLINE, PROMOTION CODE SHOP50 MUST BE ENTERED DURING CHECKOUT."

FREE Diabetes Awareness Wristband

click here---> Coupons! Save Money, Be Happy! then browse under the heading of "personal care" - search through the pages until you see: 

(This is not the actual link, just a snapshot image for demonstration purposes)

Then click on it, and follow the instructions. 

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Coupon for $1 off Sally Hansen Nail Color Crackle Overcoat

FREE Printable coupon for $1 off Sally Hansen Nail Color Crackle Overcoat

Just click here---> Print Free Coupons to get started. 


Once at the coupon site, click on the "personal care" label from the list on the left side of the page. Then search for the $1 off Sally Hansen coupon, and any other coupons you want to print. They are free to print.

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Valuable printable coupons - Robotussin, Stash Tea, Chex, Ace Hardware & more...

Just follow these easy directions:

1. click on this link. ---->  Print coupons for your favorite brands and save at Coupons.com.

2. browse through the coupons.
3. There is $1.25 off Robotussin (any product); $1 off 2 boxes of Chex cereal; $1 off 2 boxes of Stash Tea; 50% off any item under $30 at Ace Hardware*. There are MANY other coupons available, these are just some of my faves.

4. check off the box to "clip." 

5. "print"
6. Share this post with your friends ;) 

(p.s.- * the Ace Hardware coupon is only valid for use on 11/26.)

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expired offer: Microfiber cleaning pad giveaway, Tuesday Nov 22 from Libman (via Facebook)

expired 

from Libman's Facebook Status: 

"Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 22, we'll be giving away 500 microfiber cleaning pads to randomly selected winners. Enter from noon - 10 pm CENTRAL TIME."  click here------> to go to the libman company Facebook page 

1¢ to list Auction-style on EBAY. One day only! November 21

List items Auction-style for 1 ¢
  Monday, November 21 - ONE DAY ONLY!

This is another opportunity from ebay to sell off stuff you don't need, don't want, and to earn some gas money.  Forget garage sales, ebay ads don't require rain-dates. 

(you pay a % of the selling price only if you sell the item.)

15% off whatever you can fit in the free reusable bag @ Staples

click here---> to print the coupon Bring it to the store to get the free reusable bag then whatever you fit in the bag at Staples is 15% off.

Join RECYCLEBANK and get rewarded for helping the environment

Did you sign up for Recyclebank..?? I started using the site recently and it's really interesting- you earn points for taking short quizzes about recycling, and "pledging" to recycle, or use things like reusable water bottles instead of buying bottled water.


Join Recyclebank by clicking ----> here


The points are redeemable for coupons, discounts, and free stuff

get FREE patterns for greeting cards, paper crafts, sewing, knitting, & crocheting

• Free paper craft projects for any occasion! Click here to start browsing. 
• Over 200 free sewing patterns – download as many as you wish! 
• 1,200+ FREE crochet patterns! Click here to get started! 
• FREE knitting patterns! Click here to find your next project!
• Make your own cards with these free pattern ideas! Get started now!

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FREEBIES that came in the mail recently

Got my Pink ear plugs in the mail- If you want them too, check out a previous post that has the deets on this giveaway. click here----> free-sample-of-ear-plugs

Get 20 FREE Holiday Greeting Cards from Staples (through Nov. 19)

20 Free Holiday Cards from STAPLES- (5”x7” Folded Cards Only)

Limit 20 free cards per customer. Expires 11/19/11.

click here---> to get started! 

Valuable coupons for BAKING Products- print for FREE

Get Ready For Holiday Baking with These FREE Printable Coupons: Click here--> Print Free Coupons to get started. Once at the coupon site, click on the "foods" label from the list on the left side of the page. Then search for the coupons you want to print. Print as many as you like! They are free.

 (Here are snapshots of some of the valuable baking coupons- these are not the actual coupons)

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Download a FREE song by Latin Music Awards Nominees

Click here--->To download a song from any of the artists listed on the link, from Dunkin Donuts. 

Choose a song from this year's Latin Music awards nominees.

NOOK Simple Touch just $99 at Barnes and Noble

NOOK Simple Touch™ - 25% Faster, Longest Battery Life, Now Just $99 at BarnesandNoble.com!
NOOK® Accessories – Get the NOOK Look! Shop Accessories Made Exclusively for Your NOOK at BarnesandNoble.com!

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How I got FREE Turkey Hill Iced Tea...

Hey Thrifties, 

Do you remember my post about how to request coupons from Turkey Hill? (click here to read more about that).. Ok, so I had one of those coupons; $1 off any Turkey Hill product (except milk) and there was no indication of a product size requirement. 

CVS has the Turkey Hill 16 oz. iced tea, and lemonade, for 99¢ It rang up $0. Yay- free iced tea. And now the cashier knows all about requesting Turkey Hill coupons.

Wendy's "Here's the Beef" T-shirt via Facebook

click here---> to request a Wendy's "Here's the Beef" T-shirt on Facebook

Wendy's is offering 50,000 shirts and will begin sending them out once they have all 50,000 requested.
The games on the site are fun; I did well shooting at frozen hamburgers and hitting cans of preservatives with a spatula.
One per household.
Hurry, the size choices are getting limited!

Retailers offer Veterans Day freebies – USATODAY.com

click here----> to see which retailers will offer Veterans Day freebies – USATODAY.com

FREE sample of TRESemme shampoo/conditioner

update- no more samples left
click here---> to request your sample (via Facebook)

FREE sample of Aveda Men's Aftershave

from the "All You" magazine freebie calendar: (for more info about the calendar, click ---> here)

Get a coupon for a free sample of Aveda Men Pure-formance™ Dual Action Aftershave.

click here----> http://www.avedathanksman.com/ 

"All You" Magazine says: 
"How to get it: After the intro slides load, click "Request an Aveda Men Sample" in the lower right corner of the Aveda Web site.  Then fill out a short form, and you will be able to print your coupon for a free Aveda Men Pure-formance™ sample and redeem it at a local Aveda retail location. This offer is valid until 12/31/11 while supplies last. * Print your coupon for a free sample of Aveda Men Pure-formance™ Aftershave now while supplies last!"

1,000 FREE auction-style ads on EBAY Nov. 8 only!

List up to 1000 items Auction-style FREE

on EBAY
 Tuesday, Nov. 8 - ONE DAY ONLY!

remember, the ad is free to post and then you pay a % of the selling price only if you sell the item.

 

 

25 Free photos- 4x6 prints @ Walgreens (through Sat., Nov. 5)

Get 25 FREE 4x6 Prints at Walgreens (Through Saturday, Nov. 5) 

click here---> for the link 

( the coupon code to enter is " FREE4x6 " )

FREE Carmex hand lotion with coupon from Sunday's paper (Oct 30th)

How was this Free @ CVS ??- the 1 oz. travel size hand lotion costs 99 ¢ and the coupon in this past Sunday's paper was for $1 off any Carmex skin care, there were no restrictions regarding product size printed on the coupon. 

So far, I haven't seen any printable coupons exactly like this one, (i.e., without a size restriction). This was from the circular that came in the paper.

(note- there are no overages at CVS so it counted as a 99 ¢ coupon)