Lowes Gift-A-Thon Promising 90% Off December 17-19 2010

For all of you savvy shoppers out there this deal is not to be missed.  "Like" Lowe's on Facebook now because December 17-19 2010 they are throwing a Gift-A-Thon which means... they are giving out codes for 90% off of items. 

Lowe's threw a similar promotion during the week leading up to Black Friday.  Although I wasn't one of those lucky enough to score 90% off of some of the  AMAZING and EXPENSIVE items Lowes offered. They were nice enough to email me a printable coupon for $10 off a $10 purchase printable coupon which scored me the 4 sqft of potting soil I've been needing for a mere .47 cents tax included. So I'd encourage anyone who wants anything from Lowes to show some interest in the event. It will be well worth your time.

Shop Smart!

Jen

Zhu Zhu Pets Buy 1 Get 3 FREE @ CVS

CVS is running a BOGO promotion on Zhu Zhu pets this week. They also have a printable coupon Buy Two Get One Free Coupon. When you combine the coupon with the sale you will receive 4 Zhu Zhus for the price of one $9.98. I bought my this morning! Thanks My Litter

Enjoy!

Jen

HOT DEAL!!! 50% Off One Item @ Borders Printable Coupon

Borders Rewards members can use this printable coupon good for 50% off any one item at Borders.
In-Store Only. Exclusion apply. Good November 24, 2010.

Borders 50% off Coupon

A book lover's dream.  Thanks Borders!

Jennifer

New John Frieda $2.00 Off Any Root Awakening Product Printable Coupon

John Frieda has a high value $2.00 off any Root Awakening Product printable coupon.

Print them while you can.

Enjoy,

Jennifer

Box Tops for Education Sweeten Your Holiday Sweepstakes

According to their website, Box Tops for Education donated 49 million dollars to schools last year.

How much of it went to your child's school? Find out here.

Do you, your family and friends save Box Tops?

You really should.

Each individual Box Top is worth 10cents to the school. Over the year I collected about $20 worth of box tops just from items my family purchased. If every child in my sons school had a family who took the time to clip box tops at $20 per year, the school would raise $10,700!

The great news is that Box Tops is offering several Box Tops Sweepstakes on their website.  The latest is Sweeten Your Holiday Sweepstakes not only can you win 5000 Box Tops for your school, you get a gift basket too!

Don't forget to visit the Box Tops Coupon page for extra savings on products that sponsor the Box Tops Program.

Good Luck


Jen

$5 off $25 Purchase @ Rite Aid

Rite Aid (my second home) has released another printable $5 off $25 purchase coupon.  This coupon comes in handy and is stackable with other rite aid coupons and manufacturers coupons. Thank you, I Heart Rite Aid


Enjoy!


Jen

$10 off $20 Apparel Purchase at Sears

Sears has a  printable coupon good for $10 off a $20 in-store purchase. Its good on regular, sale, and clearance merchandise through Oct. 23, 2010 (be sure to read the exclusions section.) Coupled with clearance merchandise this a good deal.  Print $20 off Coupon Here!

Win a Free Year of House Keeping from Murphy's Oil Soap

You better believed I entered this one!  Good Luck!

Enter Murphy Oil's Year of Free House Cleaning

You can also print various coupons from that site including: Murphy's Oil, Colgate, and Palmolive.

My Visit to the Audubon Insectarium

Shock met awe when my husband suggested that we go to the Audubon Insectarium during the same hours as the Saints game.  My home and conversations are regularly taken over by little critters of all kinds that can be captured by a 5 year old boy, so it sounded like fun. 

The Insectarium, located in the historic New Orleans Customs House was wonderful, bright, interesting, and clean. Some notable highlights of the Insectarium are the Asian Butterfly Garden and a 4-D Bug Award Show.  I won't spoil the adventure with details. I was pleasantly surprised at every turn.  Can't wait to go back.

While I was there I took advantage of their free cuisine and ate a chocolate covered cricket.  My husband and son both refused.  My husband actually refused to eat lunch at all and said he felt nauseous.  Jeez, at 6'6", 280lbs you'd think he could handle an  itty bitty chocolate covered baby cricket.  Oh well, more for me.

Of course there are ways to save when visiting the Insectarium. You can become a member of the Audubon Nature Institute and then your admission to the Insectarium is reduced to $5.  Or you can save a few bucks with these printable $3 off coupons.  We also saved some money by packing our own lunch and eating it at the Termidor Cafe' inside of the Insectarium. If you decide to eat downtown don't forget to do a search for printable restaurant coupons.

If you do not want to search for on-street parking, you can receive validated parking at Canal Place (the closest parking garage + great shopping). Bring your parking ticket to the ticket counter at the Insectarium and they will validate it there. Validation is good for $5 off of your total parking charge.  We paid $5 after validation.

Word of caution, there is a metal detector and two security guards at the entrance. Travel light, do not bring anything sharp i.e. nail file, pocket knife (you will be asked to leave the building). We had to travel through the metal detector double stroller and all. Luckily that was the only downside to the visit.

If you have any other money saving suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

Babies R US & Toys R US Printable In-store Coupons

Babies R US Printable Here

Toys R US $5 off $25 purchase

Hurry these coupons expire 9/26/2010.  Be sure to check exclusions.