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Hey friends!

I'm anxious to get started rolling out some deals to show you how to spend/save/give like never before! I'm still getting a few kinks worked out on getting the blod to feed into the Facebook fan page. Please bear with me, I hope to get everything straightened out over the weekend.

Thanks!

I'm on Facebook!

Hey guys! I know it's been a reeeallly long time ( a LOT has been going on in my life) but I have been trying to link up a page on Facebook and I've finally done it! Please check me out over there at See Mom Save & become a fan!

Is every deal a good deal?

Love, love, love what Shannon over at For the Mommas had to say today in her post "When saving doesn't pay." I think we've all been here a time or two. Great article, try to take a minute to check it out!

Swagbucks Back to School Special!!!

This week only, Swagbucks is offering a "Back to School" special with 40 extra bucks just for signing up! If you haven't been swagging before, now is the time to get started!

Go here to sign up and get your 30 swagbucks for signing up + a bonus 40 for the Back to School special!

Follow me as I'm challenging myself to a "free" Christmas this year. My total as of today is $193.00! WooHoo, free money!

Great deal on Burt's Bees!

I love Burt's Bees and have a hard time finding great deals on it but right now you can go to the Allergy Superstore and get $10.00 off ANY purchase! If you only spend $9.48 you pay nothing! Shipping is $3.99 per order and that's all you pay for $10.00 worth of stuff. Personally, I think this is awesome. If I don't have to drag the kiddos out to the store I will gladly pay $3.99!

Rumor has it that you can do more than one order, but it hasn't been confirmed. This deal lasts until August 31st but I wouldn't wait around.

Target Deal: Buy 3 Degree deodorants, get a free soccer ball

You can buy 3 Degree deodorants (exludes travel/trial sizes) between 6/28-8/1 in a single transaction at Target and mail your original receipt with items circled along with a 3×5 card with your name, address, and telephone number to:

Degree Soccer Ball Offer
Dept. 7150, P.O. Box 5010,
Stacy, MN 55078-5010

Must mail by 8/14/10. Offer valid while supplies last and only one per household.

Thanks Kristin!

Surprise!

Guest author Jennifer, from Happiness is Brilliant, here! Have you officially arrived when you are asked to do a guest post!? Really, this could be risky for Farrah. I'm beginning to wonder how well she truly knows me...Just kidding!

When Farrah first told me about using coupons last fall, I was pretty skeptical. She started telling me about things she had bought and how much she spent, then I got pretty excited! I kept thinking of all the fun things I could do with all that extra cash. Maybe I could even pay someone to clean my house and lie, er uh, I mean "pretend" I did it myself, hmmmm...

So when she held a class to teach others how to use coupons I was the first to sign up! I already had my list of fun-ness in my back pocket.

I was poised and ready. Ten minutes early, notepad and pen in hand, sitting front and center like a good student. Weekly manicure here I come!!

Well, Farrah's teaching wasn't quite in line with what I hoped to learn! She started using phrases such as, "The more we save, the more we have to give." And "when we have these nonperishable necessities on hand, it's ready for a family in need and God has still given us what our family needs."

What!? That doesn't sound fun.

And no, it doesn't...at first.

Until you do it.

I not so eagerly parted with some savings in the beginning, when God reminded me that yes, if you sow generously you will reap generously (2Cor 9:6), but God loves a cheerful giver(2 Cor 9:7)! Hmmm...funny, I had always seen Farrah eagerly asking who or what organization could she give money or items away too. She always seemed so content and joyful about it!

So I kept practicing. But most importantly I kept - scratch that - I keep praying. And Farrah kept on leading by example. Give, give, give.

And what do you know!? Turns out giving is way more fun! It takes the focus off of me me ME! It shows me what I do have instead of dwelling on what ( I think) I don't have. It proves that it is indeed waaaaay more better to give (Acts 20:35)!

I don't say all these things to boast about Farrah, I truly say them to boast in Christ - He really does what He says He'll do! Farrah is just obedient in willingly doing what she was called to do (like Paul, 1 Cor 9:17). She's hoping to encourage others and spur on a movement of giving.

Encouraging and helping others is one thing that I think led her to start this blog. Coupons and sales are regional, so even though we love our friend over at Southern Savers sometimes we don't get the same stuff because she's two states away. This blog specifically helps our community, but she doesn't forget others with online only deals. And not to mention the encouragement that can come from knowing if a homeschooling mother of four with a newly self employed husband can save and give exceedingly - you can to!

Who knew God would do so much through coupons!

Don't forget to get your Neutrogena Clinical before 7/19!

Remember the Rite Aid deal that I told you about here? How it was a $28.00 moneymaker, blah, blah, blah... Well, I have called/visited several of the Birmingham locations only to find that none of them have it. If you were one of the fortunate few to actually get one, wow, I am proud of you!

But, if the rest of you don't want to miss out on getting to try such an expensive product for free (and make a little money while doing it) this is what I suggest. Last night I visited the McCalla CVS (Eastern Valley Rd location) and used my $5/25 from Rite Aid then my $5.00 mfg q. After all was said and done, I will make $10.00 off of the deal and I didn't have to drive far to get it.

**As far as I know, this CVS location is the only one around that accepts competitor q's. If you know of any others, please let me know!**

Winn Dixie "Make a Meal Deal" July 14-20th!

WinnDixie has a fabulous Make-A-Meal Deal!

Buy any two (2) Tyson bagged chicken (excluding any'tizers, wings, tenderloins, strips & fillets) for $13.98 and get the following items for FREE:
Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce 18 oz.
Steak, Shoestrings, or Golden Crinkles Ore-Ida fries 19-28 oz.
2-liter Pepsi product
Blue Bell ice cream cups 12 ct.

Use (2) $1/1 Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken 6/20 SS

Pay $11.98 for all 6 items..That's a total of $16.16 in savings! What a great deal!

Offer good 7/14-7/20. Limit one (1) offer per transaction with your Customer Reward Card.


Don't have a Customer Reward Card? It's easy, just apply for one in store and receive instantly!

McAlister's Sweet Deal on Tea for 2010!

I am a HUGE tea fan, (c'mon, we do live in Alabama!) so when I saw this I knew I had to pass it on! I don't visit McAlister's often (mainly because mine doesn't have a drive thru...but that's another story) but all of my friends RAVE over how great their tea is.

Right now, you can head over to McAlister’s Deli and purchase their 20 oz double insulated Tea Tumbler for $5.99 to get refills of tea for 99¢ for the rest of the year

Target-Deals of the Day!

Target offers a few deals that can be purchased online & shipped for FREE every day.

Today, there is a sweet Markwins Glam Sweet Train Case (13-pc. Set) for just $4.79 shipped! This would be a great gift for a little girl.

See all of today's deals here.

4.3" GPS Insignia NS-NAV01 Portable GPS Navigation, only $29.95

Have you ever heard of Cowboom? Well, it's a division of Best Buy & they have a "deal of the day" every day and today it's a great one! Read more about it here.

4.3" GPSInsignia NS-NAV01 Portable GPS Navigation for just $29.99 + $5.00 shipping
This deal is HOT, get it today only!

FREE Bikini Bra, no purchase necessary!

What an awesome freebie!!

Go here to sign up for American Apparel e-mail updates and they’ll send you a FREE Bikini Bra! You will receive an email with a link to click on and then you’ll be able to choose your size and fill out your mailing info.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

The Limited 50% Off & More

The Limited has some great coupons for in-store use July 7th – 25th!

50% Off an Outfit
40% Off any Dress
40% Off a Top
40% Off any Bottom
Buy One Get One Accessories


I'm so sad that we don't have a location in Birmingham, but maybe some of my friends in Tuscaloosa can score this deal!

Thanks Maven of Savin'!

Office Max freebies & moneymakers..all from the convenience of home

The Thrifty Couple has put together a great scenario for school supplies. The quantites are large, but it would be awesome for a teacher or office. Or maybe even for someone with a lot of kids. Like me. :)

Check it out here.

*Don't wait around, these deals end on July 17th.*

FREE Jiffy Recipe Book

Go here to request your FREE Jiffy Mix recipe book. I requested mine & it even includes dessert recipes...interesting.

Thanks Save the Coupons!

Back to School Deals, Shop Smart Not Hard!

There are so many great school supply deals all over town starting this week. I know I get so caught up in the hype I want to start running from store to store scooping up all those pencils, notebooks, etc. But, just as important as saving money is saving time. Gather your sale flyers from these stores and carry them to the store that matches others ads. Target! Ahh, you'll be glad you did. :)

FREE bag of Natura All Natural Dog Food--While Supplies Last

Special Limited Time Offer! Get a Free bag of Natura’s all-natural pet foods – HealthWise®, Innova®, EVO®, Karma® and California Natural® – including the new California Natural grain free formulas!

GO HERE to request your high-value coupon (at the end of the process, it tells you the coupon will be good for a FREE 5-6.6 lb. bag) and experience the benefits of Natura. You will be able to choose Cat or Dog. Hurry, this offer is only good while supplies last.

Thanks MoJo Savings!

Discovery Store.com is offering up amazing dvd's for only $1.99

Check out these great dvd's & blue ray's at DiscoveryStore.com The ones that are listed at $4.99 should drop to $1.99 each after you add the promo code. I picked out 4 dvd's (we don't have a blue ray player) for just $1.99 each with shipping at $2.95! Wow, can't beat that!

Hurry on over & use the code: FW199DVD at checkout.

If you have a Shop at Home account use that to get 5% cash back on your purchase. If you haven't set up an account, go here and sign up now! It's free and they will give you $5.00 cash back on your first order. Making 3 $1.99 dvd's only $.99 total!! That makes this deal really sweet!

Hurry though, it's only while supplies last!

Rite Aid Deal starting Sunday! $28.00 Moneymaker, WOW!

Buy Neutrogena Clinical between 7/11 and 7/18 and receive a full rebate!

Plus, use $5/1 coupon here.

Go here and print your rebate form.



Buy 1 Neutrogena Clinical – $39.99 (online price)
Earn $2 UP+ Reward
Use $5 off $25 Rite Aid coupon
Use $5/1 coupon here
Use $1/$10 Beauty Wellness coupon
= Pay $28.99 oop

Submit for the Neutrogena Rebate above – $39.99
Submit for Rite Aid SCR #555 with Wellness Card Bonus – $15
= $28 Money Maker!!!

Thanks, Mojo Savings!