Karen Mendes

20% off at Kmart of people who are Unemployed

Wow, this is a nice way to help those out of work.  Kmart will give people who are unemployed 20% off Kmart brand items for 6 months.  Isn't that nice of them!  You will have to show proof of umemployment. I've never heard of a company doing this and I think it's great.  It's called the Smart Assist Savings program and you can find more information HERE. Thanks Engineer a Debt Free Life!

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Win It Wednesday: K-Cups, Wedding Dress & more!

Today is Wednesday so why not have a "Win It Wednesday!"   Here are a few sweeps that will help you save some money too!! Win a Wedding Dress or up to 5 Bridesmaids Dresses at David's Bridal.  Just sign up to receive their emails and you are entered to win.  There is a new winner each month.  Make sure to use your alternate email address.  Enter to win here!!! Play everyday for your chance to win!  Each day one person will win a box of K-Cups, Each month one person will win a Keurig Brewer and the grand prize at the end of the contest will win K-Cups for life!  Enter to win here!!! Enter to win a Years Worth of Free Pampers Diapers when  you join Pampers Village.  They will also send you...

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31 Days of Oscar Festival Movie Schedule & Giveaway

The annual 31 Days of Oscar Festival started on February 1st on Turner Classic Movies (TCM).  It features 360 Academy Award-nominated and winning movies, presented uncut and commercial-free. This year the films are scheduled in a format inspired by the ever-popular Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game – starting with Only When I Laugh and ending with Diner, it's designed so that each movie is linked to the next movie in the lineup through a shared actor or actress. The big event is March 7, 2010 and these movies will set you in the mood for the awards show. Below is today's movie line up: Tuesday, February 9 7:00 AM I Never Sang for My Father (’70) (James Karen, Melvyn Douglas) 8:45 AM Too Many...

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CVS: Last Minute Valentine's Day Items

Don't forget about CVS when you are doing your last minute shopping for your favorite Valentine.   They don't just have candy and cards, they have a lot of great gift ideas and at GREAT prices! A representative of CVS sent me a few items to check out for Valentine's day and I'm happy to say I liked them all!  Here are a few things that you may want to consider for that special person: Grill Daddy -  This is really cool.  It's a grill cleaner for Dad (or mom too) and works with the heat of the grill.  All you do is put some water in and then when the water hits the grill, it turns to steam and it helps get off all the leftover 'food' on the grill.   This is a great gift for that man in your...

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Shopping for Valentine's Day at Lane Bryant

Lane Bryant has a great selection of clothing for all occasions for plus size women, but they have a LOT of great things that would be perfect for that Valentine's Dinner with your honey!  My hubby and I won't be able to celebrate on Valentine's Day but we are going to be celebrating the following week instead so I was very excited when Lane Bryant offered to send me a gift card to find something special to wear on my night out. I was even more excited when I received an email from Lane Bryant this weekend about the $20 off $40 purchase sale that was happening! Looks like my gift card was going to go even further!  Now remember, I'm frugal at heart so of course I looked for the best deals...

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Giveaway: 2010 Kids Almanac ENDED

Dare to explore—from modern day adventures to close calls and narrow escapes. In this book, amazing animals take readers into the wild and into the water. Readers discover cultural connections from food, currency, literature and lots more from around the world. Filled with maps, facts and more this book helps readers learn to go green and help our threatened earth! This is such a great book and fantastic way for kids to learn.  My 5 year old LOVES it.  I think all the colorful pages help too.  She enjoys learning little tidbits of information and that's what this book includes.  There are so many great topics.  We are slowly going through the book because, of course we talk about what...

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Giveaway: Listerine Whitening plus Restoring Fluoride Rinse ENDED

Get ready for your Valentine's Day date with Listerine Whitening! Listerine continues to provide quick and easy ways to whiten teeth and promote oral healthy with the launch of the NEW Listerine Whitening plus Restoring Fluoride Rinse.  This two in one formula whitens and strengthens teeth for a confident smile.  And, because it's from the makers of Listerine Antiseptic, it kills germs that cause bad breath. All you need to do is swish after brushing for 60 seconds twice a day to achieve a noticeably whiter smile while restoring enamel, strenghing your teeth ad helping prevent tooth decay. As I got older I realized how important it was to take good care of my teeth so I can keep them a...

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Today is Mega Swagbucks Day! You could win BIG!

Today, along with every Friday, is Mega Swagbucks Day, did you know that? Well just in case you didn't, I'm going to fill you in on this fun day. On Mega Swagbucks day, they award Swagbucks in increments of 10, 20, 50 and 100!!! Wouldn't that be nice to win 100 Swagbucks in one search. I was excited the other day when I won 3 Swagbucks but I'd be super excited if I won 100 or even 50. Remember 45 Swagbucks gets you a $5 Amazon Gift Card so 100 Swagbucks would get you a $10 Amazon Gift Card. You could earn that in 1 search. So make sure when you surf the web today and instead of using your bookmarks, search through Swagbucks and win yourself some Mega Swagbucks. Happy Surfing!!

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Macy’s Go Red For Women & $50 Gift Card to Macy’s Giveaway ENDED

Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power of women to join together and wipe out heart disease, the #1 killer of American women and men. Since 2004, Macy’s customers and employees have contributed more than $21 million to the Go Red For Women movement. To get involved you can participate in the following ways: Red is the color that saves at the Wear Red Sale Take fashion to heart and buy the limited edition INC International Concepts Little Red Dress Speak Up against heart disease by sharing your story at the Go Red Casting Calls Attend a Go Red luncheon in your area Join Go Red For Women Additionally, in honor of...

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Top 5 Coupons from Coupon Sherpa: Sears, Walgreens, The Children’s Place, Alloy and Kohls

Every week coupon sleuth and deal digger Coupon Sherpa provides Frugal Rhode Island Mama readers with his list of the top five coupons for the week. This weeks stores include Sears, The Children’s Place, Kohls, Alloy.com and Walgreens.Currently featured on the Ask Coupon Sherpa blog is a list of 21 terrible Valentine’s gifts that might be just thing you need to become single again. My favorite is #8 - The Razorba Back Shaver.And now for some coupon codes... 1.    Shop at Sears.com and get $5 off orders over $50 until February 8 with coupon code SEARSLOVE. See more Sears coupons. 2.    Walgreens.com will give you 10 cent prints on orders of 50 or more with coupon code SHARE10 until February...

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CVS Clearance Finds 2/4/10 Reach Flose $.12, Ramen $.28, White Vinegar $.60, Roliads $.74, Listerine Duel Pack $1.49 & more!

Walking through CVS this morning I found some great Clearance items.  The price may vary from store to store and/or they may not be marked so be sure to grab the product and scan it at the price checker to see if it's on sale.  I find they don't always put out the clearance tags. Johnson & Johnson Reach Floss Mint flavor 200 yd, 75% off $1.12 (was $4.49) Use $1.00 cpn in RP 01/03/10 #2 insert Final Cost: $.12 Ramen Beef, 50% off $.28 (was .55) Morton iodized salt, 50% off $.50 (was $.99) Heinz white vinegar, 50% off $1.10 (was $2.19) Use $.50/1 printable coupon Final Cost: $.60 Maruchan Instant lunch chicken and Beef, 50% off $.63 (was $1.25) Rolaids Soft Chews Wild Cherry 6 ct, 25%...

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Crocs: Ambler & Haley Priced really LOW!! + 10% off

More GREAT Crocs Deals!!!! Two of their most popular Crocs are on sale for prices so low, you won't believe it! Ambler, On Sale $24.99 (regular price $59.99) --- $22.49 with extra 10% off (see below) Haley, On Sale $29.99 (regular price $69.99) --- $27.00 with extra 10% off (see below) Plus you can save even more with these coupon codes: Save 10% off your order with coupon code CROCSAFF10 Save $10 off $60 with coupon code 10OFF60 Save $15 off $100 with coupon code 15OFF100 Shop Now! This sale ends 2/28/10

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