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Shopping for Valentine's Day at Lane Bryant

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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

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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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Today Only 2/3: $10.00 Mousepad + Free Shipping at Photoworks!

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Today only 2/3, Photoworks is offering a FREE Shipping when you purchase a Mousepad,  and with coupon code FEBMOUSEPAD it's only $10.00!!! What a great deal.  As I've mentioned before, photo gifts like this are perfect for just about anyone.  Use coupon code FEBMOUSEPAD and your total will be $10.00. Not a bad deal at all! Create your personalized Mousepad NOW --> Don't forget this offer is good for TODAY ONLY! thanks For The Mommas!

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Valentine Gift Guide & Gift Guide Giveaways

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I've listed a few more giveaways on the Valentine Gift Guide and I still have more to list this week.  Along with the Giveaways, I've listed a lot of great products to consider for buying for your loved one.   Of course these gifts can be given any time of the year. Gift Guide Giveaways: Double Hearts Tee from Executees & a Giveaway! Jewelry Case by cinda b Giveaway Jovan Satisfaction Giveaway Green Mountain Coffee® Regular Variety K-Cup® Sampler Giveaway Softlips Lip Balm Giveaway Butterfly Necklace from Lora Elizabeth Stamped Jewelry & Giveaway From My Heart to Yours Bath Gift Set Giveaway Valentine Gift Guide Reviews: [yellow tail] Sparkling White Wine & Sparkling Rosé Wine...

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Freebie Alert: FREE Sanyo Quick Charger for AA & AAA Batteries + $2.99 Shipping!!!

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Daily Checkout has one deal every day and sometimes even FREE.  It's always at the best price you'll find anywhere.  Here is the deal for Wednesday, February 3, 2010. FREE- Sanyo Quick Charger. Charges AA and AAA Batteries, On Sale for FREE+ $2.99 shipping (RETAIL PRICE: $19.99)  You can't beat this deal.  Think of how much money you could save on batteries! This sale will end at midnight tonight OR when they are all gone so if you want one, grab it now! Has anyone ever bought anything from Daily Checkout?  If so tell me what you thought about it.

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Oral-B Stages Kids Toothbrushes and Toothpaste

Oral-B Stages Kids Toothbrushes and Toothpaste

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Valentine's Day is slowly approaching which means that the chocolate is in the stores, there are coupons for it and your kids ask for some each time they go shopping with you.  At least I know mine do.  It's great news for the retailers and the dentists, but not for your child's teeth!  Time to think about picking up Oral-B Stages Kids Toothbrushes and Toothpaste too! It's a time to make sure they are brushing really good! Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the third largest chocolate candy-selling holiday, with Americans buying 48 million pounds of chocolate candy during the week of Valentine’s Day. Further, in recent years, U.S. Census Bureau data indicates that Americans consumed 24.5...

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