True Deal Hound

2009-06-17T15:40:00.001-07:00

I think my sister, Jackie, should be the domain chick on this blog. She finds the BEST free stuff! Thanks for the info Jap!

Free Red Box CodeMC6AF39This code is valid an McDonald’s only, and is said to expire on June 30, 2009. Free Orange Julius
Go HERE (http://orangejulius.com/sec_freeSmoothie.html) to download a coupon for a free light smoothie at Orange Julius. The coupon can't be redeemed until June 19th, but make sure to print one in case they run out. Yummy - free smoothies!

Here is a great new freebie for your kiddos:
Mattel is offering up a FREE GeoTrax "Steamer & Samuel Save the Day" DVD! This DVD comes with 4 episodes too! The best part-Shipping is totally FREE! Just go on over here (https://store.mattel.com/transition.aspx?TransitionID=155) to request this fun freebie. Allow 12-14 weeks for delivery.

FREE pack of Sundiwear Stickers:
Get FREE pack of Sundiwear Stickers! You just apply these stickers to your child's skin and it will turn red when your child needs more sunscreen! How cool! (http://www.sundiwear.com/parenthood/freepack.aspx)

FREE Orange Julius coupon

2009-05-29T11:46:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the heads up, Jackie!
http://orangejulius.com/downloads/freeCoupon.pdf

This printable coupon is good for a free Orange Julius on June 19th. Just print and take it in!! LOVE IT!

10 pants = $33 BUCKS!!

2009-05-27T15:57:00.000-07:00

I went to Old Navy @ Vancouver Mall and found they are having an additional 50% off the already clearance prices. PLUS, I had a coupon for "Choose your own sale day". So I get an additional 15% my entire purchase all day at Banana Republic, Gap AND Old Navy!! I got one of these pairs of pants for $1.26. When I got home, I realized that I scored 10 pairs of shorts, pants, and capris for $33!!!! I am going back this afternoon with Mariah and Brinlee so that I can try stuff on them.

I'm not sure how long the sale is on for. I do know that it's for the entire store. I know I need some summer stuff (I was pregnant when we moved here last summer from HI and was SO OVER the "summer" clothes that I'd been wearing day in and day out for 3 solid years, so I didn't bring a single thing with me other than the maternity clothes that I was currently using) and so does Will. You just can't beat these prices!!!

Smokin Deal on Sunblock

2009-05-22T15:03:00.000-07:00

I already busted one open cuz Asia and Tatum were dying to play outside

I just got the most ROCKIN' deal on sunblock @ Costco AND they let me keep the coupon!!! I am SO going back for more. It's $4 off 2 Banana Boat spray on(50 spf) and 1 face stick (30 spf). They have the Sport, Kids, and Baby. The set @ Costco is reg. $13.99.
They retail @ Walmart for around $9 each bottle and $4 for the stick so total of about $22. I got it all for $9.99!!! (basically got one spray and the stick for $1) coupon is limit 2. I bought 2 and am going back for more. (coupon ends on May 31st) LOoooooOOVE IT!

FREE SUMMER MOVIES!!!

2009-05-16T22:42:00.001-07:00

Well folks, it's that time of year again and here are the listings for this year's FREE family movie festival. Click HERE and select your state to find out which theatres and showtimes are in your area. We went for 2 summers to this in HI and then last summer we went once in OR. It's a lot of fun AND it's FREEEEEE!!!!

VANCOUVER:

Cascade Stadium 16
1101 SE 160th Avenue
Vancouver ,WA 98683360-882-5458

06/23/2009-06/25/2009
Space Chimps (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)

06/30/2009-07/02/2009
Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
Evan Almighty (PG)

07/07/2009-07/09/2009
Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Nim's Island (PG)

07/14/2009-07/16/2009
Horton Hears A Who (G)
Inkheart (PG)

07/21/2009-07/23/2009
The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)

07/28/2009-07/30/2009
Everyone's Hero (G)
Surf's Up (PG)

08/04/2009-08/06/2009
Igor (PG)
Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)

08/11/2009-08/13/2009
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
Bee Movie (PG)

08/18/2009-08/20/2009
Curious George (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)

Cinema 99 Stadium 11
9010 NE Hwy 99
Vancouver ,WA 98665
360-571-0984

06/23/2009-06/25/2009
Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
Evan Almighty (PG)

06/30/2009-07/02/2009
Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Nim's Island (PG)

07/07/2009-07/09/2009
Horton Hears A Who (G)
Inkheart (PG)

07/14/2009-07/16/2009
The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)

07/21/2009-07/23/2009
Everyone's Hero (G)
Surf's Up (PG)

07/28/2009-07/30/2009
Igor (PG)
Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)

08/04/2009-08/06/2009
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
Bee Movie (PG)

08/11/2009-08/13/2009
Curious George (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)

08/18/2009-08/20/2009
Space Chimps (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)

FREE STUFF!

2009-05-03T23:13:00.001-07:00

My cousin "Handi Andi" is having some AWESOME giveaway baskets. Go to http://ryanandi.blogspot.com/ to check it out!

31 cents scoop at Baskin-Robbins

2009-04-29T12:17:00.000-07:00

It's in honor of America's Firefighters. Go to www.baskinsrobbins.com to get more info.

Look at all my free stuff

2009-04-06T22:08:00.001-07:00

Over the last several weeks all my free stuff has been coming in the mail that I found on the internet, except the 2 travel size bars of soap. Those were on a display in the Ped.'s office the other day when I took Roxelle. My fav? The Elle decor FREE subscrip.!!! I think I get 6 mos free and like I said b4, they didn't take any credit card info, so I don't have a single obligation! Love IT!!!

mom dot blog giveaway

2009-04-05T10:03:00.000-07:00

Go here to participate in a high chair giveaway. Love free stuff!!

Free stuff!!

2009-02-10T12:30:00.000-08:00

When I post free stuff, it means just that. NOT ONE DIME spent or "offer" needed to fulfill. CHECK IT OUT!

TODAY ONLY (TUESDAY): FREE Jack Fries! You can print this coupon as many times as you need!!!

Free bag of Quaker Mini Rice Cakes...choose from 2 flavors!!

Free ELLE decor magazine and maybe some other free titles too. All you have to do is answer a couple of questions about your job and they will show you what titles you get for free. Even if you are a homemaker, you will get Elle for free! There is no catch, they don't even ask for credit card information.

comment me if you have trouble with the links!

savings = $45.09

2009-02-04T16:03:00.000-08:00

I went to Babies R Us to get Roxelle's pictures done. While I was waiting, I decided to spend my $40 in R Us Rewards cards. I didn't get any particularly "good deals", but I got some stuff I had been wanting for practically nothing! In a separate transaction at Babies R Us, I also picked up a 3 pack of Christmas wrap for $0.90 that was originally $5.99.

original cost = $54.96
total spent = $15.86 (no sales tax ~ OR)
total savings = $45.09

savings = $3.97

2009-01-27T15:28:00.000-08:00

I just had to order another valance for Roxelle's nursery because the one that came with her bed set is just inches too short (BOO!) However, I saved the $3.97 in shipping by using Wal Mart's "site to store" option!

savings = $3.97

savings = $22.03

2009-01-23T17:18:00.000-08:00

I shopped for groceries at Grocery Outlet and saved $20.03 I spent a total of $32.94(according to my receipt) and I got gas at AM/PM for $1.89 and it's $2.01 everywhere else!! (I got 14.745 gallons). Plus, when I shop at Winco with my reuseable grocery bags (which I am completely in love with because I can stuff 'em super full and carry the handles on my shoulder), I get $0.06 back for every reusable bag I use! I had 6. It's only $0.36 back, but hey, (in the words of the late Grandpa Woolsey) "nobody ever got rich by stepping over the pennies to pick up the dollars". I love saving money!

savings = $312.75 ~ spent = $19.53

2009-01-22T10:19:00.000-08:00

I am so pleased with my first deal post!!!! I got ALL of the items in these pictures and I only spent about $19.50 out of my pocket!!!!!!!

Mariah and Brinlee's birthdays are around the corner and so the after Christmas sales are the best time to start shopping for it. Since they got beds for Christmas from Santa, I decided to get them sheets and comforters. (Right now they sleep on a waterproof mattress pad with an old quilt for covers).

The bed in a bag set was originally $139.99 at JC Penney. (It's for Mariah, I'll get Brinlee's later) It was on sale for $59.99. The valance orig. price was $34.99 on sale for $17.49. The sheets orig. for $30, I paid $14.99. I got them all for "free" because I had so many credits and gift cards to Penney's that we received as gifts for various occassions.

original cost = $204.98
total spent = $0.00 ($92.47 spent from credit not originally from our money)
total saved= $204.98

The princess game was originally $19.84 on sale for $9.98. I used a credit that was not from our original money to pay for it. 2 of the Barbie sets at Toys R Us were originally $25.99. I used one of my R Us Rewards cards in the amount of $15 on one, plus used more of the credit that was not from our original money to cover the other $10.99. I used another R Us rewards card in the amount of $20 on the other one and used the last $0.43 of the credit and spent $5.56 cash on the rest.

original cost = $71.82
total spent = $5.56 (no tax)
total saved = $66.26

While I was the mall making a return to Gap, they wouldn't validate my parking unless I spent money, so I went in search of something cheap that I could get to have instead of throwing $2 away on parking. I found my favorite lotion scent (Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin) at Bath and Body Works on 75% off (the very last piece of the seasonal scent left). It was $2.37!!!!!

original cost = $9.50

total spent = $2.37 (no tax)(I was glad I didn't have to pay for parking =D)

total saved = $7.13

I went to Target in search of a cheap Hello Kitty rug to match the bed in a bag that I got for Mariah. She really wants a Hello Kitty room and since I have this aversion to characters on things, I will give in to a couple accessories. I didn't get a rug, but they still have quite a bit (2.5 aisles) of their Christmas toy clearance left (the Van Mall Target, FYI). I got 2 HSM doll sets marked down to $4-$5 dollars from $22.99.

original cost = $45.98

total spent = $11.60 (incl. tax)

total saved = $34.38

another one....

2009-01-20T10:17:00.000-08:00

As if I don't already have enough blogs to keep track of....here's another. I am really excited about this! I have an admitted obsession. I can't walk away from a good deal. I have such a hard time walking away, in fact, that most of the time I end up returning the items I bought because I can't see right then and there when the deal is staring me in the face that neither do I need the item nor can afford the item, no matter how cheap it might be!
My friend gave me this idea...actually, she got me seeing how much I really do save on a day to day basis. I thinks it's an AWESOME idea to create a place that I can share good deals and ideas with my friends.
I'm not going to write a book or anything, I just want to see how much I can save.......

p.s. I won't consider gift cards given to me by my husband or children "savings" as they come from our original money.