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Safeway.com Review & $100 Gift Card Giveaway

August 19, 2010

My husband and I went away for the weekend, leaving our 1 year old and 3 year old with grandparents for the first time ever. It was fabulous! But we came home to an almost bare refrigerator and no energy to go grocery shopping. Safeway.com to the rescue! We had never used a grocery delivery [...]

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Teaching Teens Responsibility with Pre-Paid Debit Cards

August 16, 2010

Green Dot Prepaid Debit Card Teens and pre-teens can start learning responsible spending with a pre-paid debit card. You can help them learn to keep a check register with their account balance and re-load it with funds (an allowance, maybe?) so they can start making their own decisions.  You can sign up for a free [...]

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Groupon: Amazing Deals!

August 10, 2010

Have you checked out Groupon yet?  They have some AMAZING deals not only on local restaurants, spas and attractions but they often have terrific discounts on photo services and more that anyone can take advantage of.  Don’t like your city’s deal?  Check out a few other cities and see if there is something you like.  [...]

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6pm.com Review

August 10, 2010

6pm.com gave us an opportunity to check out their selection of kids shoes.  I was amazed at how big the selection of brand name shoes was in the $25 and under category.  I had such a hard time picking out a single pair.  My hubby is a big NIKE fan and always wants the kids [...]

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Review & Giveaway: The Complete Book of Baby Bargains by Kimberly Danger

August 10, 2010

Having babies and saving money are two things we seem to do often around here at Mommies with Cents!  When we were asked to review Kimberly Danger’s new book The Complete Book of Baby Bargains: 1,000+ Best Ways to Save Money Every Day it was a no brainer- of course we wanted to learn more! [...]

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Beyond the Rack- 70% off Designer Brands!

July 28, 2010

Beyond The Rack is an invitation only site that has “events” for 8 new brands each day. Members save up to 70% off retail on designer brands including: Levis Gucci Coach Versaci Armani Marc Jacobs Tons More… Products include purses, shoes, bathing suits, jeans, sun glasses, perfumes, jewelry, watches, and house wares.  Membership is FREE [...]

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Entertainment Books 2 for $10

July 15, 2010

There is still plenty of time to get a 2010 Entertainment Book and be able to use all the great coupons before December. If you shop through eBates you can get two books for just $1.25 each. Here is How: Sign up for ebates Search for Entertainment and click through to the website Purchase two [...]

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Save on Local Deals with Groupon

May 11, 2010

If you like coupons, you’ll probably love Groupon.  It’s a website that offers local deals.  You’ll receive a daily email that includes a coupon with up to 90% off an area restaurant, attraction, store or service.  It doesn’t cost anything to receive these coupons and they have the potential to save you some serious cash!  [...]

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Extrabux: Save $ Today & Everyday

January 18, 2010

Here are a few highlights of how Extrabux helps you save: Get cash back at 1,500+ online stores Find exclusive money-saving coupons Find the best price on any product Best of all, you can earn gift cards through their referral program Every time you refer a friend to Extrabux, you get $5 in eGift Cards [...]

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In Case You Missed it….

July 31, 2008

Money Saving Mom had a smokin’ hot deal yesterday. It’s still available today but the price has increased by $3.00. It’s still a really great deal so if you missed it yesterday, be sure to check it out today before the price goes up again! Your sure to get your money back plus a whole [...]

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Smokin’ Hot Deal You Won’t Want to Miss!

July 30, 2008

Have you heard the big news? TODAY ONLY you can get an incredible ebook package from MoneySavingMom.com–over $100 worth of money-saving ebooks, homemaking helps, and encouragement for only $5.97! You’ll get audio workshops, several ebooks full of money saving tips, recipes, craft ideas, downloadable handbooks and more! I can’t believe she’s offering such a great [...]

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Tax Break Weekend in Texas

May 20, 2008

During Memorial Day weekend, Texas residents get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products. The 2008 Energy Star sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 26. The products qualifying for exemption are: Air [...]

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Convert Stimulus Check into Gift Card, Earn 10%

April 18, 2008

Several businesses are offering a 10% bonus to convert your stimulus check into a gift card at their store. Check out this CNN Money Article for details on the Sears/Kmart offer. If you are in the market for some new major household appliances like a washer and dryer or refrigerator this might be a great [...]

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Great News!

April 16, 2008

Revolution Money Exchange has extended their sign up bonus to May 15, 2008. If you haven’t taken advantage of this offer, what are you waiting for?! Sign up today and receive $25. Tell your friends and they can get $25 too and you will get $10 for referring them. Revolution Money Exchange is very similar [...]

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Packing Lunches

March 18, 2008

In most cases, packing lunches for your husband and children is not only cheaper but healthier than other options. Individual sized pre-packaged foods may be convenient but they are considerably more costly. When I have the time (and motivation) I save money by buying full sized items and breaking them down into individual servings. I’ve [...]

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Get More Out of a Tank of Gas

March 13, 2008

With gas prices on the rise, I’ve been looking for ways to save money at the gas pump. The most logical way is just not to drive but that isn’t practical for most people. Of course cutting back on driving by planning trips out before hand can save some cash. For instance, plan several errands [...]

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CVS Savings

March 1, 2008

If you haven’t started shopping at CVS yet, what are you waiting for?! During the month of February I spent a total of $21.32 on $174.91 worth of products. If I subtract the ECB’s I have for future purchases the total would only be $7.94. I’m stocked up on LOTS of items and have so [...]

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Create a Habit; Save some $

February 24, 2008

Did you know that if you do something everyday for two weeks it becomes a habit? Not all habits are bad. Try CREATING a habit to help you save money. Set a goal and brainstorm some ideas to help keep you on track and commit to sticking with it for at least two weeks. One [...]

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I scored (3) coupons for $10 off Pampers each!!!

February 23, 2008

I can not reiterate enough to contact Customer Service about issues you may have with products (or even to give them praise about their products). I contacted Pampers because the box of diapers we had kept having the tabs rip off. It only happened to a couple of diapers, but diapers are expensive and I [...]

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Awesome Deal!

February 17, 2008

Buy this 2008 Entertainment Book through Ebates for $15 (includes free shipping) and get $6 back. PLUS, if you are new to Ebates you will receive a $5 sign-up bonus essentially making this book which normally sells for $25 plus shipping, just $4!! This book contains coupons for your local restaurants, fast food, sporting events, [...]

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Spending Only $35 a Week on Groceries

February 2, 2008

My main goal lately has been to try to save as much money as possible on groceries (who doesn’t haha). We spend somewhere around $400 a month on groceries for 3 of us. That includes, diapers and everything. I’ve always thought we could do better than that and now I know that we can. I [...]

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