Lower your interest rate

A little bird told me that you can lower your credit card interest rate just by calling credit card company and asking them to reduce it. The little bird had her interest lowered from 13% to 8%. That can make a big difference.

Free movie & cake mix giveaway

On April 25th at 10:00 AM, the Great Escape (at Harrisburg Mall) is having a free showing of Madagascar 2.

Also, I'm sponsoring a giveaway on my blog for a year's supply of gourmet cake/frosting mixes! yum! Just stop by and leave a comment to enter. www.gourmetmomonthego.com

Lands End Swim Suits BIG SALE!

The following is from Slickdeals so go to Slickdeals for the links. The suits are SUPER CUTE and the prices just can't be beat!!! Oh how I wish they had my size!!!!!!

Lands End has Women's Bathing Suits on Clearance for $12.99. Shipping is free if you enter code FREESHIPPING and PIN # 00006021 at checkout. Thanks lirpaloo

* Women's Custom Triangle Cup Tank Swimsuit $13
* Custom Shadow Dot Triangle Cup Tank Swimsuit $13
* Custom Solid Triangle Cup Underwire Tank Swimsuit $13
* Custom Paisley Non-padded Underwire V-neck Tank Swimsuit $13
* Custom Patty Maze Non-padded Underwire V-neck Tank Swimsuit $13
* Custom Montauk Non-padded Underwire Triangle Cup Tank Swimsuit $13

Gymboree Markdowns

At Gymboree we've marked down more of our fall and winter and even spring items.  Lots are $4.99 and below, $9.99 and below and tons of boys items $9.99 and below.  If there's an item you see and not in your size...ALWAYS ASK...the sales people are happy to help.

Leap Frog website

I love the leap frog website.  I love all the cool things they have for kids.  They are currently running a friends and family special of 25% off.  Use promo code: FAF25M9 use through April 2.  Also, certain things have free shipping.  I bought something that was already on sale, used the free shipping code (exp. 3/26) FB9FS, and saved 43%.  To use more than one promo code, put in the first code, go part way through check-out and then click on your cart and input another promo code.  Did I mention how much I LOVE leap frog?...and so do my kids!

wesbite: www.leapfrog.com

Spring Treat Packs at McDonalds

McDonalds is selling Spring Treat Packs for $1.00 each. They are just like their Valentine packs and include 12 coupons for free items- hamburgers, ice cream cones, drinks, fries, etc.
Get this- coupons are good through July 2010!

2009 General Conference Packets for Kids!

So the conference packets are starting to circulate again . . . I LOVE them!
Here is a link to Sugardoodle.net where they have several free packets to choose from and many other conference activities for the kids! Sugardoodle.net includes this link that is my personal favorite packet to use. Hope they help :) By the way, did I mention they are all FREE!!!

Free FHE Gift Pack from Living Scriptures!

So was just e-mailed this FREE offer from LIVING scriptures and I couldn't believe it!!! They just started giving the Hinckley Family Fun Gift Pack away as of March 16th!

Just enter your information you'll receive:

Journey to the Promise Land Animated Book of Mormon DVD
The Trek West "Docudrama" DVD
A 48-Page Family Home Evening Activity Book
8 Animated Book of Mormon character magnets.

All FREE and no shipping cost!!!
Just click on the link below:
Living Scriptures

Riverdance Farewell in Hershey

Entertainment from the Emerald Isle comes to Hershey Theatre Tuesday, March 24th through Sunday, March 29th with Riverdance: The Farewell Performances. This is your last chance to see the original international phenomenon; the celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has thrilled millions of people around the globe.

It is our intent to continue to introduce students to the magical experience that is live theatre, but more important, to make it more affordable for them. To that end, the Riverdance: The Farewell Tour company is offering $15.00 student rush tickets.

All balcony seats remaining for most performances (Excluding Fri/Sat. Evening) can be purchased with a valid school I.D. for $15.00, cash only. No processing fees, no ticket limit, nothing additional, just $15.00 per ticket. They will be sold two hours prior to curtain time.

If you have any questions about this offer, or anything else that Hershey Theatre has to offer students related to entertainment or education, please just email or call!

-Nidia

Old Navy Coupons

Old navy is having some great deals this week. Their email this week has a "hunt for coupons game". You click on various pictures to find the coupon you are looking for. There is a 10% off total purchase, 5$ off 25$, or 10$ off $50. Search around to find the deals. Its actually kind of fun. Go here for the circular.

Deal

I just wanted to let you know that a Colonial Park 4 movie theatre ticket can get a token at the Mall mini-arcade or a buy one get one pretzel at Aunt Annie's in the Mall.

So watching a movie can get extra fun or a great snack. If anyone goes for a movie before 6 pm, the price is only 2 bucks. We call it the sticky movie theatre because of the floors... but we enjoy a cheap date!
-Nidia

KMart Double Coupons

Double coupons with a face value of up to $2 this week at KMart. Check out this spreadsheet from Heidi to see what you can get.
Thanks to the Centsible Sawyer, Southern Savers and Heidi!

$10 off $40 at Weis

On the back cover of section B of the Sunday (3/22) Patriot News there is another $10 off $40 coupon good at Weis from 3/22 - 3/25.

Giant Grocery Deals You May Not Know About!!!!

Here are some great deals that I found out about through the "Catalina" (the machine at the checkout that prints coupons "just for you.") These are at Giant:
________________________________________
Between 3/20 and 4/12, purchase the following qualifying amounts of Kellogg's Cereals (12 oz or larger, mix or match):

Buy 3 boxes and get 1 FREE GALLON OF MILK
Buy 5 boxes and get 2 FREE GALLONS OF MILK
Buy 7 boxes or more and get 3 FREE GALLONS OF MILK

(all free milk coupons good on any brand, any flavor, up to $4.69 per gallon. All items must be purchased in one shopping order)
_______________________________________

HURRY!
Buy Prego Italian Sauce (25 - 35 oz) between 2/27 and 3/22

Buy 2 and get a $1...
Buy 3 and get a $2...
Buy 4 and get a $3...

Coupon off your next shopping order
(all items must be purchased in one shopping order)

**There is a $0.40 cent off 2 coupon from the paper. Use that with a tripler and get $1.20 off of 2. It's also on sale (a little one). .... do that 2 times and get $5.40 off of 4!

Free Play Kitchen

If anyone wants to come take it away, let me know!

Extra Savings in the Sunday Paper

Sorry this is a little late. The AC adapter cord to our laptop broke and I've been off-line since Saturday. Hopefully you haven't thrown away those Sunday papers yet!

- In the back of section B there is a coupon for $10 off $40 at Weis Markets good 3/15 - 3/18

- In the Parade Magazine there is a coupon for $3 off Prilosec

- Individual flyer with $0.50 coupon for Band-Aids and a free sample of one

- Individual flyer from Babies R Us. The coupons there can be combined with MFR coupons and where it says "any" (eg any box of wipes, any Johnson's product), you only need one coupon and it will apply to ALL the participating products you buy (eg buy 5 boxes of diapers, you only need one coupon to get $x off each box)

I recently got in the habit of browsing through the entire paper looking for randomly placed coupons. With the $10/$40 this week, I'm glad I did!

Chris' Leftovers

Having remodeled every square inch of our newly listed
home, I now have several pieces of lumber, plywood, and trim.
They are collecting dust, in the way, and need to go.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME

Lots of Free Stuff! (Including a Puppy!)

Maggie Hernandez and her family are taking the train when they move to California so they will only be taking their cloths. She has some items to give away. Here is a list of what she has:

13" TV

25" TV

3 air conditioners

Washer & Dryer

Toaster

Blender

Winter Coats

Scarf

Stereo

AC/DC Alarm radio

Computer Desk

Misc kitchen items (plates, cups, etc)

Westeria Terrior (Don't know if that's how it is spelled), 1 year old, small - needs a loving home

Item for sale:

Almost new carpet cleaner - $50.00

They are leaving on March 31st so everything needs to be gone by the 30th. It would abe a huge help to her if you would please take anything you can use! Anyone interested can call Maggie Hernandez (listed in the RS book) or leave a coment and I will pass on the word.

kind of late, but...

I'm taking the girls up here today. Those of you who went last year, I heard it was tons of fun.

The KidsC♥re Family Expo will be held Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Zembo Auditorium, 2801 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA from 9am to 2pm. All the proceeds go to benefit "The Children" at Shriners Hospitals.

It’s all about Children Helping Children... Admission is free! Exhibitors will provide craft activities to bring out the creativity in the children and the items will be passed along to "The Children" at Shriners Hospitals. Children are encouraged to save their pennies and bring them along for the special penny jar that will be given to "The Children" along with their hand crafted items.

Children attending will receive a free hot dog and drink as a thank you from "The Children" at Shriners Hospitals. If you have questions, please call Jeannette @ (717) 774-7706 x 202

RAISED: $14,000 was raised in 2008 to benefit “The Children” at Shriners Hospitals.

EVENT: This is the 4th year that the event will be held at the Zembo Auditorium in Harrisburg, PA.

ATTENDANCE: We had over 900 people attend the event in 2008.

$5 off $25 at Rite Aid

Go here to get coupon for $5 off $25 at Rite Aid this weekend only :)

New Links

I just added three great new links:

Fun with Food Storage (Thanks Kris!)
Being Frugal is Fabulous
The Obsessive Shopper

Friday the 13th

is going to be a great day in many ways. Here is one: Karns is having a Friday the 13th sale. The email is impossible to cut and paste but there are items at .13 cents, 1.13 and 2.13. Lots of great deals so check it out!
Here are a few:
La Yogurt .13 (limit 4)
Lettuce, cherry/grape tomatoes, baby carrots, crouton, pork country style spare ribs, 3-lb. bag of onions 1.13
ETC.

Free Samples from Walmart

I'm not sure if this has ever been posted before, but here is a site to get some free samples from Walmart. Right now they're offering Crest Whitening Strips, Baby Formula, as well as some other things. Here is the link: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-Free-Samples.aspx

Osh Kosh $10 Jeans plus 20% Coupon!

Osh Kosh is still having their boys jeans on sale at $10 . . . (will end soon) Huge deal by itself, BUT I can e-mail you a coupon to save $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. PLUS right now for every $25 you spend you will also receive a $10 play card (good on a purchase of $35 or more) and when you check out they will givce you a coupon for 20% off a $50 purchase good from April 1-4 so you can use that with your play cards as well for a double awesome deal! Great time to get those school jean for the fall and keep your receipt so you can excahnge the size if needed when school starts!
How's that for the long winded short version :) *Remember to leave me a message if you want the 20% coupon for the next couple of days.

Egg Hunt at the Outlets

Mark your calendar:
Saturday, April 4th at 9am

cookoff

Just wanted to give you a heads up that I'm having a cookoff on my blog for fun and $100 worth of goodies from cookware.com. So, brush off your spatulas and have some fun!:)
http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com/2009/03/leapin-leprechauns-cookoff.html

Weis Deals: Good thru Wed, 3/11 only

Weis deals I see (again, feel free to add things you see)

Juicy Juice: 2/$5
Use $1/2 coupon
Final price: 2/$4

Arnold Breads and Stroehman Dutch Country Breads: BOGO

Cantalopes: $1 each

Red, Yellow, Orange Peppers: $1 each

Boneless Skinless Weis Chix (3 lb or more): $1.69/lb

Karns Top Ten Deals 3/10 - 3/16

Karns Top 10 weekly Deals
At Karns Foods, we want to help you save money, so we have 10 weekly deals to help you do just that. Stay tuned here for this week's top 10 deals!

1) Fresh Pork Country Style Spareribs - $1.13lb!
2) Lean Chopped Steak (Sold in 10lb Bundles) - $2.13lb
3) USDA Choice Lean Boneless Beef Pot Roast - $2.13lb!
4) Fresh California Strawberries (Sold in 1lb Packs) - 2/$5!
5) Jamestown Baking Portion Smoked Hams (8lb avg) - $.99lb!
6) Pasteurized Lump Crabmeat (Sold in 1lb Packs) - $7.95lb!
7) Fresh Chicken Breasts, Thighs or Drumsticks - $.99lb!
8) Fresh Broccoli Crowns - $.99lb!
9) Fresh Pork Tenderloins - $2.99lb!
10) Loads Of 50%Off Grocery Anniversary Specials!
(includes Dannon Yogurt Cups - bet there's a coupon, Dutch Country Breads & more)

Currently displayed Top 10 Deals are active March 10 to March 16.

Other Deals:
Red Grapefruit 5/$3 (better deal than Weis and Giant)

Giant Deals Week 3/8 - 3/14

Here are some of the deals I see at Giant this week. This isn't complete, just based on my own shopping habits and what I happened to notice. Feel free to let everyone know of additional deals by posting comments to this post.

Turkey Hill Ice Cream $2.39 per 1.5 qt
Use $1 off 1 coupon (Light and FroYo varieties)
Final Price: $1.39

*Cantalope: 2 for $3

Baby Carrots: 1lb BOGO at $1.69

Boneless Skinless CB: $1.99/lb

Jello Ready to Eat Puddings: 2/$5
Use $1 off 2 coupon (this week I think)
Final Price: $2/4

Jello Pudding or Gelatin Mix: 10/$10
Buy 3 and use $1 off WYB 3 and at least a 1/2 gal. milk
Final Price: 3/$2

Birdseye Steamfresh Meals for Two: $5.99
Use $2 off 1 coupon
Use BO Meal for 2, get a free steamfresh veggie coupon
Final Price: Varies

Ritz Crackers: 2/$4
Use $2/2 coupon from 1/25 SS (I used all 4 of mine a long time ago)

Fritos/Cheetos: 3/$7

Teddy Grahams: 2/$5
Use $1/2 coupon (this week)
Final: 2/$4

Hellman's Mayo (Reg, Light, EVOO): $2.50
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon
Final Price: 2/$4

Suave Shampoo/Conditioner: 10/$10
Buy 3, Use $1.75/ 3 coupon
Final Price: $1.25 for 3 (or $0.42 each)

**Multigrain Cheerios: 2/$4
Buy 3, Use $1/3 coupon
Final Price: 3/$5 (or $1.67 ea)

*Better price at Weis ($1 ea)
** Better price at CVS (3/$10, get $5 ECB, - $1/3 Coupon = 3/$4 or $1.33 ea)

40% off Reebok/Rockport Outlet for AAA Members

AAA Members can get 40% off their purchase at Reebok and Rockport outlets from March 11 - 15. While you're getting your deals at the Gap, you can stop over and pick up some new shoes too.

30% off Gap, Gap Outlet, Old Navy, Banana Republic

This is a Friends & Family event! Thanks Julie for sending this to me to post!! Unfortunately, I can't post the barcode for you to print it because it's in email form so if you want 30% off between March 12-15 please let me know and I will forward the email to you. You may use the barcode as many times as you want during the sale.
YAHOO!!!

2008-2009 Entertainment Books 50% off

Go here to get the current Entertainment books at 50% off plus $1 shipping! That make the Harrisburg book $16 incl shipping. All coupons are good through November 1, 2009 and there are tons of B1G1Free coupons for dining and entertainment in the area!

Jo-Ann Fabric Coupons

It's "Coupon Commotion" Week at Jo-Ann fabrics. Go here for several 50% and 40% off coupons good all this week! **50% off coupon good next week only**

In time for Easter

Would anyone like to put one of these bears into an Easter basket this year? The bear on the left is brand new and REALLY soft and the froofy one is from Nauvoo and was never played with- sat on a shelf. Just let me know!

Latest Papa John's Promo

Get a medium cheese pizza for only 25-cents when you buy a large pizza with three or more toppings at regular menu price.
Use the promo code 30609 - expires 4/5

Shabby Princess

Shabby Princess has a really fun new digital scrapbooking kit you can download for FREE. Go HERE to see it and download!

Scraps, anyone?

Let me know if you'd like the potential wallhanging or the pile of scraps (must take all).

A Produce In-Season Guide

For those of you who have Gmail, you know how it creepily spies on the contents of your emails and then puts ads up at the top pertaining to things they think you’re interested in? I must really be Miss Cheapy Pants or they found out how much I love fruits and vegetables because today I was led to this little gem via one of those creepy Big-Brother-like Gmail ads. For you other produce hounds out there, this is pretty good info:

An easy way to save on fruits and vegetables is to buy what's in season.
Here's a guide to help you identify the best produce deals month-by-month:

January
oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, tangelos, lemons, papayas, cabbages: red, white and green; leeks, broccoli, cauliflower

February
oranges, tangelos, grapefruit, lemons, papayas, broccoli, cauliflower

March
pineapples, mangoes, broccoli, lettuce

April
pineapples, mangoes, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce

May
cherries, pineapples, apricots, okra, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce

June
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, corn, lettuce

July
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, corn, green beans, lettuce

August
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, corn, eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, green beans, lettuce

September
grapes, pomegranates, persimmons, eggplants, pumpkins, tomatoes, spinach, lettuce

October
cranberries, apples, pomegranates, grapes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, broccoli, spinach, lettuce

November
cranberries, oranges, tangerines, pears, pomegranates, persimmons, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach

December
pears, oranges, tangelos, grape fruit, tangerines, papayas, pomegranates, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower

Always a Good Deal
bananas, potatoes, celery

Gold's Gym

I just saw a flyer in the bathroom at Gold's which said that now until March 17th, you can join Gold's Gym for $17 (sign up fee) and for $29/month. This includes child-watch while you work out as well.

Lands End Shoes at SEARS

I wasn't going to post this but it's killing me not to so here it is-
I went to Sears to return a pair of Lands End shoes I had ordered online. To my amazement, several styles were on sale plus and additional 50% off making them $10-15 per pair. I got four pairs of shoes for the cost of one at full price (I had a gift card). Someone we all know went this afternoon and got three pairs! Just thought you should know!!!

Weis Market Deals

This post is by no means all-inclusive, but here are a couple deals I found:

Chex Mix: BOGO at $2.09 - $1/2 coupon from 1/25/09 insert
Final Price: $0.54 per bag

Carapelli EVOO (17 oz): $4.99. In-store Promo: Buy one 17oz Carapelli EVOO, get a Fresh Express 12oz bag of garden lettuce for FREE
Then, on each bottle, there was a coupon for free* tomatoes (*max value $1). (Grape tomatoes were on sale for $1 per container)

Mrs. Paul's Seafood Deal at Giant

Now, I've never had Mrs. Paul's before, but saw this deal and couldn't pass it up. We ate them last night and they were a hit with the kids.

Mrs. Paul's seafood is on sale for 50% off (from $1.94 - $2.32 per box).
Good deal, but there are 2 additional promos here:

Buy 7 and get a $5 coupon off your next shopping order
AND
Buy 7 and get $0.20 off per gallon!!
(that's the same 7 boxes, not 7 additional boxes)

Then, you can go to here and print out a Mail in Rebate Form. When you buy 5 Mrs. Paul's, send in the form and the receipt and get $1 savings coupon (I'm not really sure what that means, but...)

Giant Coupon

Suzette just shared this with me and I thought I'd share it with you in case you didn't get one either. It's a coupon for $2 off a $5 meat purchase.
Go HERE to print it out.
Thanks Suzette!

Free Movie Today!

The Redbox movie code for a free movie on Wednesday, March 4th is 75EA16

Aldi

Today I found 2-lb. containers of green grapes for .50 cents. They're plenty good to eat today and I'll freeze what we don't eat today for little grape popsicles.

Also, you can take $3 off their spiral hams. I've always enjoyed their hams. The ham I got is good until May 25th and cost 8.89 for 8 pounds.

Free Redbox Movies

HI Ladies, I just got this email from Redbox offering free movie rentals every Wednesday in March. Just visit

http://e.redbox.com/a/hBJrGwJBtmrYQB7gGIZ$PSxnGb$/redblog-1

to get your free movie code!