Sunday, October 31, 2010

Walgreens Photo: 50% off Prints

Get 50% off prints at Walgreens Photo when you use the code TREAT through Saturday November 6th - that makes 4/X6 prints 10 cents each, 5X7 prints 80 cents each and 8X10 prints $1.50 each.

Go here to get started and be sure to pick in-store pickup to avoid shipping charges!

Recycle Bank: 75 FREE Points

Are you a member of Recycle Bank? Here's how you can add 75 points to your account for FREE! Redeem you points for coupons (some of them for FREE products like $4/$20 CVS coupon, Free Seventh Generation Dish Liquid coupon, $1/1 Coke product coupon, Free Kashi Cereal coupon) and Gift Cards!

Here's how you add 75 points:
  • Under “earn points” enter the code 031604025496, pick Nature Made from the partner drop-down. This gives you 10 points, repeat up to five times for a total of 50 points.
  • Click on the “Live Green” tab at the top. Take the quiz and earn 25 more points.
Thanks Mashup Mom!

REMINDER: 3 Giveaways Ending TOMORROW!! Don't forget to Enter!!


Don't forget to enter my giveaways that are ending tomorrow!!

Amazon: Free $3 MP3 Credit - Expires 11/1 *HURRY*

Add a $3 credit for MP3s to your amazon account with the code STUDENT3. Go here to enter your code. You must use your credit by end of day 11/1! When you redeem be sure to hit "Redeem a gift card or promotion code"

Toys R Us: Do you have an R Us Rewards Card? 10% back and No Hassle Returns!

Toys R Us is running 2 great promotions this holiday season:
  • Hassle-Free Returns! Can't find your receipt? Just scan your Rewards card and returns can be easily made without a receipt!
  • 10% cash back on ALL purchases made from 10/31 - December 24th (in-store or online) when you use your Rewards card! Receive up to $50 “R”Us Dollars during this period. All “R”Us Dollar certificates sent via email.Qualifying purchases do not include gift cards, shipping and handling, reward eligible diapers, formula, greeting cards and LeapFrog® products. Layaway purchases and furniture orders do not qualify until items are paid for in full and shipped.
Go here for more information.



Saturday, October 30, 2010

Free Conan O'Brien T-Shirts through 11/9 - 1,000 per Day

Go here to request a free Conan O'Brien Tshirt each day for the next 10 days until Conan's 1st Show. Follow him on Twitter to find out what time you can request your shirt. Each day will be a different design and you can ONLY get them through this promotion.

Huggies Enjoy The Ride Rewards: New 5 Point Code

Here's a new 5 pt code if you are collecting:

BJQXHDKRRKGMPGB (5 pts)

Remember you don't have to be buying diapers to collect these codes, there are lots of instant win games to play with the free points!

What's in the Mail 10/30/10

Here's what I got in the mail this week:
  • Bag of Fair Trade Coffee and Coffee Mug from Green Mountain Coffee (no longer available)
  • 12 FREE coupons for Pillsbury Toaster Strudel from Toaster Strudel Million Morning of Smiles Instant Win game (ends 2/7/11)
  • Coupon for FREE Pringles Extreme (my mom gave me hers)
  • Coupon for Free Zone Perfect Cookie Dough Nutrition Bar (no longer available)
  • $10/$10 JCPenny Mailer (not pictured)
  • 2 Sample Bars of NightFood (currently not available, but will be again in November)
  • Nature's Path Organic Peanut Butter Granola Bar (no longer available)
  • Sample of Smarty Pants Vitamins from Facebook (no longer available)
  • Sample of Garnier Moisture Rescue (no longer available)
  • Sample of Garnier Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (no longer available)
  • Sample of Shout Color Catcher (still available)
  • Juno Baby DVD from Heard it From A Mom (no longer available but you can sign up for future freebies)
What did you get in the mail this week?

Friday, October 29, 2010

Pampers Gifts to Grow: 5 Point Code


Another new code was released for Pampers Gifts to Grow. You can add 5 points to your account by adding the code 4HAPPYHALLOWEEN.

Remember you don't need a baby to collect free codes and there is a new code out for 100 free points for NEW signups - Go here to get started today!

Free Sample: Lawry's Seasoning Packets

UPDATE: This sample is no longer available!

Go here to request a free sample of Lawry's Seasoning Packets.

Sample will arrive in 4-6 weeks.

Thanks Hey Its Free!

Barnes & Noble: Join the Kids Club

Join the Barnes & Noble Kids Club and receive rewards and special offers for your child including (its free to join):
  • 30% off list price on any one kids' book or toy for your children
  • $5 reward for every $100 you spend on kids’ stuff online and in stores
  • Free cupcake from our café for all your children's birthdays
  • Free Tikatok create-a-book project to inspire your children's creativity
  • Monthly email newsletter featuring even more savings
  • 25% off every day on books created by your child on Tikatok.com
Go here for more information.

Pampers Gift To Grow: 100 FREE Points for NEW Members


If you've been following my blog you know that I post lots of free codes for Pampers Gifts to Grow. You don't need a baby to collect free codes and there is a new code out for 100 free points for NEW signups - Go here to get started today! Then use the code 453983270233478 (valid thru 11/30) to get your 100 Bonus Signup points.

You can score lots of free things with these points (things that are non Baby/Kid related too!!)

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Blockbuster Express: Rent One Get One through 10/31

Use the Code 2HLLWN at any Blockbuster Express Kiosk through Sunday and get a free movie when you rent one!

Places to Eat Free Halloween Weekend Roundup

T.G.I.F Halloween Specials - Friday: Free Appetizer for anyone in costume, Saturday: Free Appetizer for anyone in costume, Sunday: Any child in costume accompanied by one paid adult entrée gets a free meal off the Kids Menu!

Chili's Halloween Specials - Saturday and Sunday: Kids eat free if they are in costume.

Chipotle Halloween Specials - Sunday: Dress up like a horrifying processed food on Halloween and get a $2 Boo-rito, order of tacos, bowl or salad for just $2!

Chevy's - Sunday: Kids in Costume eat free

IHOP - Friday: kids 12 and under get a Free Scary Face Pancake.

Applebees - Sunday: Free kid’s meal on Halloween for all kids 12 and under in costume (10/31 only)

Sweet Tomatoes - Saturday and Sunday: FREE Kids meal for kids age 12 & under in costume with purchase of a regular adult meal.

Boston Market - Friday- Sunday: FREE Kids Meal with Any Adult Meal Purchase

Swagbucks: Mega Swagbucks Friday

Search & Win

Are you a member of Swagbucks? Every Friday is Mega Swagbucks day! Search on Fridays and you increase your chances of winning the BIG Swagbucks from 100-1000!!

Remember you can earn swagbucks EVERY day by viewing the special offers. Just skip through the ads if they aren't of interest to you and you'll be rewarded at the end (1 SB)! And you can also earn 1 SB by taking the daily poll and 1 SB by checking your Trusted Survey's Dashboard!

If you are not a member of swagbucks, sign up here. Earn swagbucks just for searching - its so super easy! Use your swagbucks to by gift cards and other fun stuff!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Giveaway Winner: Fiber One Bars and Cereal PLUS $25 Safeway (Dominick's) Gift Card

Big thanks to everyone who entered! The first winner of my birthday giveaway extravaganza is Kathie M. You have won VIP coupons good for one free box of Fiber One cereal and one free box of Fiber One bars, and a $25 Safeway gift card (also valid at Dominick’s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Vons, and Genuardi’s)!!

I have sent an email to Kathie M , if she does not respond within 48 hours I will pick a new winner!!

(Note: I started writing this post at 3:51 which is the time indicated below but did not pick the winner until 4:01)

Lego: Free Monthly Build Tuesday November 2nd

Each month Lego Stores offer a Mini Model Lego build for FREE! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. One free per child. Event is open to children aged 6 to 14 only.

Check with your local LEGO Store to make sure they are participating, build the Turkey above next Tuesday November 2nd. Building starts at 5 pm!

Go here for more details.

REMINDER - Facebook: Free Extra Dessert Gum!

Just a reminder about this sample - it is still available if you haven't requested it yet!

Get a free pack of Extra Dessert Delights Gum when you Like them on Facebook. Choose between Strawberry Shortcake, Key Lime Pie or Mint Chocolate Chip!

Sample will arrive in 4 weeks. Available to the first 250,000!

Printable Coupon: 40% off One Item at Borders

Go here to print a coupon for 40% off any one item at Borders. This can be used on anything not just books! You must be a Borders Rewards member to use this coupon (it does not cost anything to sign up).

Coupon is valid through 11/1!

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Printable Coupon: $5/$15 at CVS

Go here to print a coupon for $5/15 purchase at CVS. You just need to take this into your closest Minute Clinic and they will give you the coupon.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Rebate: Up to $20 on Crayola Products

Do you have Crayola items on your Holiday Shopping lists? Go here to print a rebate form for up to $20 back on select Crayola items. Items must have been purchased from October 15th - December 31st.

Thanks Mojo Savings!

Printabe Coupon: $8 off Toy Story 3 DVD Combo Pack

Toy Story 3 will be released on DVD next week, November 2nd. Go here to print a coupon for $8 off Toy Story 3 Blu-Ray Combo Pack.

Coupon expires 11/8/10. Also, when you print the coupon it gives you a special code for 25 Disney Movie Rewards to be entered within 72 hours of printing the coupon if you are a NEW member to Disney Movie Rewards (i.e. you sign up now to print this coupon).

There likely will be many deals on this movie next week for it's release. Right now if you pre-order it at the Disney Store ($26.99), you get a coupon for $10 off any item. I pre-ordered mine at TRU to get a $10 discount on Beauty and the Beast.

If you simple don't want to deal with the coupons and want to just buy the movie - you can pre-order Toy Story 3 (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) on Amazon for $24.99!


Thanks Mojo Savings!

REMINDER Giveaway: Fiber One and $25 Safeway Card ENDS at 4 PM TODAY!

Just a reminder that my 72 Hour giveaway for the Fiber One Prize Pack: VIP coupons good for one free box of Fiber One cereal and one free box of Fiber One bars, in addition to a $25 Safeway gift card (also valid at Dominick’s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Vons, and Genuardi’s), ENDS TODAY AT 4:00!

Be sure to get your entries in!! Good luck!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Free Sample: Tom Maine's Toothpaste

Get a free sample of Tom's Maine Toothpaste from All You. Copy this link into your browser to request the sample:

http://www.startsampling.com/sm/toms101470

Sample will arrive in 4-6 weeks!

Office Depot: $5 off UPS Shipment

I've never really seen discounts on UPS shipping so I wanted to pass this along for people who have to ship gifts at the holidays. Get $5 off your UPS shipment at Office Depot.

Coupon is valid through 11/27/10.

Free Sample: Dove Go Fresh from Costco


Go here to get a free sample of Dove Go Fresh Deodorant. You DO NOT need to be a Costco member to request this sample.

Sample will arrive in 4-6 weeks.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Free Sample: Thomas Gourmet Coffee


Go here to request a free sample of Thomas Gourmet Coffee.

Your sample should arrive in the next week.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Restaurant.com: $25 Gift Certificate for just $2 PLUS $20 Mrs. Fields Gift Card with Purchase! Ends October 31st!


Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Offer 300 x 250


Save 80% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificates + FREE $20 Mrs. Fields gift card with purchase! Use code TREAT at checkout now through 10/31/10.

That's a savings of 80% off!

Not familiar with Restaurant.com? Restaurant.com provides certificates that are good for hundreds of restaurants that are in your local area. I tend to view them more as a coupon vs. cash since many of them have stipulations on them that they are not good towards liquor or a certain spending threshold needs to be met before you can use it...but its a great way to SAVE on eating out!

Here's how it works:
  • Browse restaurants at Restaurant.com in the area you want to eat
  • Pick the restaurant and add it to your cart (be sure to read the fine print and restrictions associated with that gift certificate)
  • Enter the promo code PUMPKIN and 80% will be deducted off your total making your $25 gift certificate only $2!
  • Wait for your confirmation and print your certificate!
  • Most certificates are good for one year from the time you purchase

Amazon: Taylor Swift New Album Download only $3.99!


Download Taylor Swift's New Album Speak Now from Amazon for just $3.99 for the WHOLE Album! Each MP3 is .99 each so this is a great deal!

Snapfish: Get 100 FREE Prints when you buy 2 8X10s

Snapfish has a real treat for you this Halloween! Use the code SCARYPRINTS and get 100 free 4X6 prints when you buy 2 8X10s! Go here to get started!

T.G.I.F. Halloween Weekend Specials

This weekend at T.G.I.Fridays, you can score great deals if you show up in costume!!

FRIDAY: They’re kicking things off with a FREE AAAH!PETIZER on Friday, October 29th for anyone wearing a costume. Choose from Mozzarella Sticks, Pot Stickers or Crispy Green Bean Fries.

SATURDAY: Then on Saturday, October 30th, we’re upping the stakes (relax, vampires) with another FREE-KISH APPETIZER for anyone in costume. Plus, enter our Frightful Fridays Costume Contest for a chance to win $100 Best Buy Gift Card!

SUNDAY: On Halloween, October 31st, LIL GHOULS FEAST FREE! Any child in costume accompanied by one paid adult entrée gets a free meal off the Kids Menu!

Go here for more info!

Monday, October 25, 2010

Giveaway: Lawry's Complete Meal Ideas Gift Pack

I find myself most days around 4:00 wondering what the heck I'm going to make for dinner. Sometimes dinner planning can be down right overwhelming! With Lawry’s four new seasoning mixes, you'll be armed with quick ideas to serve a great tasting meal!

Each 0f the four packages is an exciting meal idea that quickly turns ordinary chicken, beef or pasta into a delicious meal the entire family will love.

The new varieties include:
  • Asian Style Beef & Broccoli – This easy to prepare stir fry meal will remind your family of their favorite Asian restaurant. The dish combines beef, broccoli and seasonings with a hint of garlic. Serve it over rice for a complete, satisfying meal.
  • Chimichurri Burrito Casserole – Lawry’s gives the Burrito casserole a new twist with this traditional Latin American sauce. With a few simple fresh ingredients, mealtime just got a lot more exciting.
  • Mediterranean Sundried Tomato & Garlic Chicken – Add a taste of the Mediterranean to your family’s casserole. This easy to bake casserole combines chicken, pasta, tomatoes and Feta cheese for a flavorful meal any night of the week.
  • Tuscan Style Chicken Marsala with Garlic & Basil –This effortless version of a restaurant favorite comes together on your stovetop with just a few fresh ingredients. Flavorful garlic and basil gives this meal its own Tuscan flair, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
When our Dinner Kit arrived I was excited because I love Pyrex dishes, especially ones with a lid which make it easy to travel with!! We carefully looked over each packet and decided on making the Tuscan Style Chicken Marsala (I had told you earlier how we love the "wine chicken" from Macaroni Grill dinner kits!) The preparation was very simple, I sliced some chicken thin and then cooked it on the stove top, then cooked some mushrooms and onions, added in the seasoning with some water and before you know it dinner was ready! We served this on top of pasta and it was delicious!

For more information about Lawry’s and their new line of seasoning mixes, please visit www.Lawrys.com.

One Bargain is the Black reader will win a Lawry's Complete Meal Ideas gift pack that includes all four of the new Lawry’s seasoning mix varieties – Asian Style Beef & Broccoli, Chimichurri Burrito Casserole, Mediterranean Sundried Tomato & Garlic Chicken, and Tuscan Style Chicken Marsala with Garlic & Basil – in addition to a marinating dish.

Here's how to enter - Fill out the form below and tell me what you would do with the extra time saved by cooking with Lawry's new mixes! (MANDATORY for your entries to count)!

Additional Entries (you must fill out the form and submit it again for additional entries, just refresh the page to get a new form):
  • Follow my blog on Google on the right hand bar (or tell me you already do)
  • Subscribe to my newsletter on the right hand bar (or tell me you already do)
  • Repost this giveaway to your blog or to your facebook (and let me know)
  • Post this giveaway to your facebook status (and let me know)
This giveaway will end on Monday November 1st at midnight. A winner will be selected by random.org on Tuesday November 2nd and the winner will be notified. If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will select a new winner. Good Luck!


Disclosure: I was not paid to write this post but I was provided with a Lawry's Complete Meal Ideas Gift Pack from Lawry's and My Blog Spark for myself as well as information to share. All opinions are my own.

72 Hour Giveaway: Fiber One Bars and Cereal PLUS $25 Safeway (Dominick's) Gift Card

Getting the fiber you need daily might not always be so easy, but Fiber One cereals and bars make it easier than ever to increase your daily intake while leaving your taste buds jumping for joy with guilt-free and indulgent choices that now taste even better than before!

Fiber One has you covered with at least 35% of your daily value of fiber in every serving of their cereals and bars. Check out the great new taste of three Fiber One favorites.
  • Fiber One Honey Clusters have a brand new flake! Every one-cup serving is full of tasty honey clusters, antioxidant vitamins A and E, and 13 grams of fiber.
  • Fiber One Raisin Bran Clusters now contain crispier, lightly sweetened whole grain flakes. With plump, juicy raisins and crunchy clusters it packs 11 grams of fiber and antioxidant vitamins A and E into every serving.
  • With rich chocolate chips and a new and improved taste, Fiber One Oats & Chocolate chewy bars are a good source of calcium and contain 9 grams of fiber in each bar.
My Thoughts: We tried the Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bars and the Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal. We've had Fiber One products before in our house and I'll be honest I like to call them "stomach-achers" because whenever I eat one I no doubt end up with a stomach ache from all that fiber doing its job. My husband however LOVES Fiber One bars, he eats one dipped in yogurt to start his day off right! If you need Fiber in your diet, this is a great way to naturally add it in your daily life.

One Bargain is the New Black reader will win VIP coupons good for one free box of Fiber One cereal and one free box of Fiber One bars, in addition to a $25 Safeway gift card (also valid at Dominick’s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Vons, and Genuardi’s) that you can use to purchase your favorite Fiber One cereals and bars.

Here's how to enter - Fill out the form below and share which Fiber One Product you would like to try? (MANDATORY for your entries to count)!

Additional Entries (you must fill out the form and submit it again for additional entries, just refresh the page to get a new form):
  • Follow my blog on Google on the right hand bar (or tell me you already do)
  • Subscribe to my newsletter on the right hand bar (or tell me you already do)
  • Repost this giveaway to your blog or to your facebook (and let me know)
  • Post this giveaway to your facebook status (and let me know)
This giveaway will end on Thursday October 28th at 4:00 pm. A winner will be selected by random.org on Thursday Afternoon and the winner will be notified. If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will select a new winner. Good Luck!


Disclosure: I was not paid to write this post but I was provided with a Fiber One Prize Kit including the $25 Dominick's Giftcard from Fiber One and My Blog Spark for myself as well as information to share. All opinions are my own.

Facebook: Free Bag of Chips from Food Should Taste Good! First 100,000!

Like Food Should Taste Good on Facebook and click on the Free Bag tab to request a coupon for a FREE bag of Chips!

Coupon should arrive within the next few weeks.

Free Sample: Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets from All You Magazine

Go here to request a free sample of Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets from All You. Samples are limited and there are just under 3,000 left so hurry if you want in on this one!

Giveaway: Betty Crocker Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes Prize Pack

We always gather around our dinner table each night as a family for dinner, but sometimes with all the hustle and bustle of our activities there isn't enough hours in the day to make dinner from scratch.

If you love potatoes and are short on time, Betty Crocker Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes go from stovetop to table in just eight short minutes! Betty Crocker’s Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes, which are made with 100% real potatoes and come in a variety of flavors like Homestyle Creamy Butter, Roasted Garlic and Au Gratin.

This weekend I made dinner with my family and we decided to try to Homestyle Creamy Butter since my boys might shun the garlic potatoes. They were very easy to make, just heat up water and butter to a boil, then remove from heat, add your potato packs and milk and stir until blended. I personally have never met a potato I didn't like and the boys didn't seem to notice the difference from "real" mashed potatoes but my husband rated it just ok and thought you could tell they were instant.

Do you already LOVE Betty Crocker Instant Potatoes? Go here for a .55/1 Betty Crocker Potatoes printable coupon. For more information about all of Betty Crockers products visit BettyCrocker.com.

One Bargain is the Black reader will win a prize pack that includes two boxes of Betty Crocker Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes (one Roasted Garlic and one Homestyle Creamy Butter), a serving bowl, a trivet and a serving spoon. I used the bowl this weekend at a gathering and I just LOVE the bowl!

Here's how to enter - Fill out the form below and share which busy night of their week is perfect for whipping up Betty Crocker Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes? (MANDATORY for your entries to count)!

Additional Entries (you must fill out the form and submit it again for additional entries, just refresh the page to get a new form):
  • Follow my blog on Google on the right hand bar (or tell me you already do)
  • Subscribe to my newsletter on the right hand bar (or tell me you already do)
  • Follow Betty Crocker on Twitter
  • Follow Betty Crocker on Facebook
  • Repost this giveaway to your blog or to your facebook (and let me know)
  • Post this giveaway to your facebook status (and let me know)
This giveaway will end on Monday November 1st at midnight. A winner will be selected by random.org on Tuesday November 2nd and the winner will be notified. If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will select a new winner. Good Luck!


Disclosure: I was not paid to write this post but I was provided with a Betty Crocker Instant Mashed Potato Kit from Betty Crocker and My Blog Spark for myself as well as information to share. All opinions are my own.

Target: Free Coffemate Creamer

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This week at Target Coffee Mate Creamer is $1.50 each. Use this $1.50/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Creamer printable and take it home for FREE!


Blockbuster Express: Free Code good TODAY ONLY

Get a FREE rental at Blockbuster Express TODAY ONLY! Use the code above BBXMDY and get a free rental through midnight tonight!

Not sure where a Blockbuster kiosk is? Most Dominicks have them now or check their kiosk locator here.

Giveaway: Wanchai Ferry and Macaroni Grill Date Night Prize Pack includes $25 Visa Giftcard!!

Since today is all about the anniversary of my very first blog post, do you remember the anniversary of your very first date with your significant other (or former significant other)? Was it a quiet little restaurant or did you order in take-out? Wanchai Ferry® and Macaroni Grill® Dry Dinner Kits can help you recreate that special evening in the comfort of your own home!!

Here's me and my handsome husband on one of our first dates 15 years ago! I remember we went to Chili's for dinner (since we were poor college students Chili's was quite a treat!!) Since we both still lived at home, ordering in take out or making dinner didn't seem possible but now because we have children, date night on the couch with just the two of us seems to be our "new date night".

Recreate your first date by bringing the romance of Italy home with Italian inspired Macaroni Grill Dinner Kits -- Chicken Piccata and Angel Hair Pasta, Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken & Pasta, Chicken Alfredo with Linguine, Garlic & Herb Chicken Penne, or Chicken Marsala with Linguine. We tried the Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken & Pasta which makes more of a nice side dish than a full meal, but we have had in the past the Chicken Marsala with Linguine which we think is a delicious short cut, easy on the table meal for our family. Note: my oldest calls the Chicken Marsala "the wine chicken" and asks for it to be washed off - guess he's not much of a marsala fan!

Or maybe you want to take an Asian escape with a Wanchai Ferry dinner kit by simply adding your own chicken to entrees like Cashew Chicken, Spicy Garlic Chicken, Orange Chicken, and Kung Pao Chicken. We were sent the Orange Chicken which is a favorite in our house when we order take out. We have yet to make this dinner kit, but I know it will be a hit since our family enjoys it so much.

For more information and dinner tips, visit WanchaiFerryAtHome.com and MacaroniGrillAtHome.com.

Have you already tried Wanchai Ferry® and Macaroni Grill® Dry Dinner Kits and know that you like them - go here to print an online coupon for $1.50/2 packages of Wanchai Ferry and/or Macaroni Grill Dinner Kits.

One Bargain is the Black reader will win a Date Night Dinner kit which includes one Wanchai Ferry dry dinner kit, one Macaroni Grill dry dinner kit, and a $25 Visa gift card that you can use to create a magical date night at home!!

Here's how to enter - Fill out the form below and share a memory about one of your first dates with your significant other (MANDATORY for your entries to count)!

Additional Entries (you must fill out the form and submit it again for additional entries, just refresh the page to get a new form):
  • Follow my blog on Google on the right hand bar (or tell me you already do)
  • Subscribe to my newsletter on the right hand bar (or tell me you already do)
  • Follow Macaroni Grill on Twitter
  • Follow Macaroni Grill on Facebook
  • Repost this giveaway to your blog or to your facebook (and let me know)
  • Post this giveaway to your facebook status (and let me know)
This giveaway will end on Monday November 1st at midnight. A winner will be selected by random.org on Tuesday November 2nd and the winner will be notified. If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will select a new winner. Good Luck!


Disclosure: I was not paid to write this post but I was provided with a Date Night Kit from Wanchai Ferry® and Macaroni Grill® and My Blog Spark for myself as well as information to share. All opinions are my own.

Bargain Is The New Black Turns 1!!

I started this blog one year ago today. Mostly because my cousin had been in my ear for 2 years that I should start a blog, I was already emailing deals out to my friends and family, I always posted freebies on my "mommy board" and it seemed like it would be easier to just post things to one place. And of course adding pictures (which I never did) might actually inspire people to get out there and get saving!

You see, I hate writing, I always have. I even told you that in my very first blog post! But I gave it a shot since "deal talking" isn't real writing right? Thank you for coming along my shopping journey over the past year! I would love if you would comment more on my postings just so I know you're out there, you got a great deal too or just simply so I don't feel like I'm talking to myself!!

And as always, I appreciate your support of this blog by clicking through my affiliate links or google ads (the only way this blog makes any money - which trust me my ROI is not impressive!!) So in celebration today, I will hosting some giveaways (another reason why I love having this blog - I get to try things for free and get to give them away to YOU the readers!!)

You can always contact me at bargainisthenewblack@gmail.com with any questions or if you have a deal you want to share!

Hope to see you around for the next year!!

Christi

Sunday, October 24, 2010

REMINDER - My Coke Rewards: Double Points for Powerade Codes on 10/25

One Day Only!! Get DOUBLE points for Powerade codes at My Coke Rewards tomorrow Monday 10/25!!

Be Sure to Stop By Tomorrow!!

Be sure to stop by the blog tomorrow - its Bargain Is the New Black's 1 year Blogiversary! I'll be hosting a few giveaways you won't want to miss!!

Jimmy Johns: Customer Experience Grade = F!!

No Worries? Hmm..this little ad above does NOT describe my experience last night with the Schaumburg Jimmy Johns on Golf and Roselle Rd! My friend and I were scrapbooking yesterday at a fundraising event and a few of the girls decided to order from Jimmy Johns for dinner. Because we didn't want to pay a delivery fee and thought it would be faster to pick up we phoned in our order and then headed over to pick it up.

When our sandwiches came back we sat down and my friend and I eagerly opened our J.J.B.L.T's. But instead of a BLT we got a BS-BL!! There we no tomato on either of our sandwiches...c'mon a BLT with no tomato?? So I call Jimmy Johns and explained what happened and the kid on the phone apologizes and I asked him to make us new sandwiches and deliver them in a Jiffy (we didn't want to waste MORE scrapbooking time)...the kid on the phone says no problem takes our address and says when the delivery guy goes out next he'll bring our new sandwiches and I also said why don't you throw in a pickle for the inconvenience. He says sure.

45 min go by and no sandwiches arrive so I call back. The same kid on the phone says Sorry but our policy is if you pick up your order we CAN'T DELIVER new sandwiches even if its our mistake, but if you come in and get your new ones we can give you a free sandwich sometime in the next 2 weeks for the inconvenience. I can't believe they won't make it right by delivering new sandwiches but we head back over ready to discuss this issue with the manager.

We get there and the manager is out on a delivery but the nice kid starts making us new sandwiches. The manager then comes back and was so rude and condescending it was ridiculous. He said it isn't their policy to re-deliver mistakes and would I expect McDonalds to do the same. I quickly pointed out that McDonalds DOESN'T deliver and that if a pizza place made a mistake and I picked up my order they surely would re-deliver a missing item or a mistake. I told him we wanted a refund and our sandwiches at no charge and he stated they don't "Do refunds". I then asked about the free sandwiches we were offered on the phone and he said the best he could do was 2 free bags of chips - gee thanks. And he told me to contact corporate if I didn't like it.

I told him I'd happily contact corporate and I'd also share my horrible customer experience will all of my blog readers who most off live locally to his store. So here I am - venting my experience...and heeding you warning if you should want to shop at that store, don't go expecting any kind of customer service.

Note: I will be sending this along to corporate as well in hopes that the store manager at 66 E. Golf Rd will get the message that this is not how you treat customers.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Old Navy: 50% off on piece of Outerwear

Get 50% off one piece of Outerwear from Old Navy. Coupon is valid 10/26-10/28. Go here to print your coupon.

Walgreens Trip 10/22/10

Stopped by Walgreens yesterday and picked up a few things, I paid $1.40 on a gift card for everything above (all tax!!):
  • 8 Free Nivea Lip Balm - Used $1 Raincheck and $2/2 and $1/1 coupons from 10/3 RP
  • Ricola Cough Drops - $1, Used .50/1 from Walgreens coupon book at Front of store, Stacked with $1/2 from 10/17 SS
  • Buffrin Asprin - $5.99, Used $3 coupon from 10/17 SS and $3 coupon from the October coupon book in front of store. Final Price FREE plus send in for the full rebate in 10/17 SS.
  • Nivea for Men Body Wash - $2.50, Used $3/1 from 10/17 RP (they gave me overage!)
  • 1 Butterfinger Halloween Treat - .39 to eat up overage
What did you get at Wags this week?

What's in the Mail 10/23/10

Here's what was in my mail this week:
  • $250 check from Kellogg's Mini Wheats Sweepstakes
  • 6 packs of Johnsonville Deli Bites Sausage Samples (no longer available)
  • 4 Free coupons for Toaster Strudel from Million Morning of Smiles Instant Win
  • Free Coupon for Pringles Extreme (remember that one I posted about that I took down because everyone thought it was a scam...well it wasn't and it came!)
  • Sample of Playtex Sport Tampons (still available)
  • Sample of Aleve (no longer available)
  • Free Sample of Garnier Moisture Rescue (no longer available)
  • Free Sample of Pampers Diapers (no longer available)
  • Free Sample of Dove Deodorant for Sam's Club Members (still available)
  • Sample of Crest Just for You Toothpaste and coupons from Vocalpoint
  • $3 off Panini from Corner Bakery from Facebook (no longer available)
  • Free Sample Jergens Overnight Repairs (no longer available)
What was in your mail?

Friday, October 22, 2010

Pampers Gifts to Grow: 10 Free Points


Another new code was released for Pampers Gifts to Grow. You can add 10 points to your account by adding the code Pampersgtg10pts.

Toys R Us: Lego 500 Bricktober Saturday October 23rd

Tomorrow Toys R Us will be hosting a Lego 500 Bricktober event! From 12-2, build your own FREE Lego car and race it! Plus you'll get a free Lego driver's license.

Go here for more info!

Free Sample: Lancome 7 Day Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate

Go here to request a free 7 day sample of Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate.

Free Sample: Garnier Ultra Lift

Go here to request a sample of Garnier Ultra-Lift moisturizer.

Sample will arrive in 4-6 weeks.

Swagbucks: Mega Swagbucks Friday PLUS New Signups Get 60 BONUS SBs

Search & Win

If you are not a member of swagbucks, sign up here. Today is the day to sign up! Just for signing up you earn 60 BONUS Swagbucks with the code SBTVisOnTheAir. Just enter that code at sign up and you'll see your bonus bucks! Earn swagbucks just for searching - its so super easy! Use your swagbucks to by gift cards and other fun stuff!

Already a member of Swagbucks? Every Friday is Mega Swagbucks day! Search on Fridays and you increase your chances of winning the BIG Swagbucks from 100-1000!!

Remember you can earn swagbucks EVERY day by viewing the special offers. Just skip through the ads if they aren't of interest to you and you'll be rewarded at the end (2 SBs)! And you can also earn 2 SBs by taking the daily poll and 2 SBs by checking your Trusted Survey's Dashboard!

Good Luck!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Restaurant.com: $25 Gift Certificate for just $2! Ends October 25th!


Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Offer 300 x 250

Now get 80% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificates! Use code PUMPKIN at checkout through 10/25/10 and pay $2! That's a savings of 80% off!

Not familiar with Restaurant.com? Restaurant.com provides certificates that are good for hundreds of restaurants that are in your local area. I tend to view them more as a coupon vs. cash since many of them have stipulations on them that they are not good towards liquor or a certain spending threshold needs to be met before you can use it...but its a great way to SAVE on eating out!

Here's how it works:
  • Browse restaurants at Restaurant.com in the area you want to eat
  • Pick the restaurant and add it to your cart (be sure to read the fine print and restrictions associated with that gift certificate)
  • Enter the promo code PUMPKIN and 80% will be deducted off your total making your $25 gift certificate only $1!
  • Wait for your confirmation and print your certificate!
  • Most certificates are good for one year from the time you purchase

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner - Look what came in my mail today!!

I received an envelope from UPS today and imagine my surprise when I opened it and saw I was the Grand Prize Winner for the Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats School Resolution Sweepstakes!

And I was even more excited when I saw the $250 check! I don't even remember entering this sweepskates - so it proves that if you just keep entering, eventually you will win!!

Walgreens Photo: Free 8X10 Collage Print 3 Days Only!

For 3 days only, Walgreens Photo is offering a FREE 8X10 Collage Print. Use the code 8X10TREAT to get yours for FREE through Saturday October 23rd! Choose in-store pick up to avoid shipping charges!

Facebook: Free Sample of NightFood

Go here to share Night Food on Facebook and score yourself a free sample! You must have a facebook account to request this freebie!

Thanks Mojo Savings!