Sisterly Savings

Bath & Body works is one of the most popular Christmas Presents to give, and while they can be expensive, you don’t have to sacrifice a lot of money to get some really great gifts when you have a plan!

During the year, Bath & Body Works offers lots of coupons for Free Products when you buy X amount. If you wait for a sale and combine the Freebie Coupons, you can have yourself an inexpensive gift basket for the simple price of 1 product for at least 3 people!

So far I was able to take advantage of the $3 Antibacterial Soaps:

I bought 4 Soaps in 1 transaction for $12
I also got a matching Body Lotion to 1 of the Soaps Free with printable coupon.

For $12, I can give 2 people on my list, 2 Antibacterial Soaps each in a small gift bag, plus 1 other person will get the Body lotion with an added filler item (which of course I will have gotten for Free at CVS!).

When you break down the cost, the antibacterial soaps are regularly priced at $5 each. The Body Lotion is Regluarly priced at $12.50. Total Savings for me: $20.50!

Of course, I also use the GiftCards that I purchase for $5 less than the actual value of the card (that’s a Free $5!) So I really wind up paying only $7 for this order!

With a little bit of patience and planning, there are a few bargains that can be had! Here’s a small list list of some coupons from B&BW to help you get started:

Printables:

Free Bath & Body Works Signature Collection product with any $10 purchase (up to a $12 value). Offer Valid thru November 2, 2008.

Free True Blue Spa OR Aromatherapy product with any $10 purchase (up to a $15 value). offer valid thru November 2nd, 2008.

Get a Free 2 oz. Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Body Lotion with any purchase (a $3.50 value). Offer thru November 5, 2008.

Online Coupons:

Use Code FREESC for Free Bath & Body Works Signature Collection item with any $10 purchase (up to a $12 value). Excludes travel sizes and gift sets. Offer valid thru November 2, 2008.

Use Code ATSPA for Free True Blue Spa OR Aromatherapy Item with any $10 purchase (up to a $15 value). Offer valid thru November 2nd, 2008.

There are a lot of offers that are coming in by email too that are online exclusives only! I got an offer today for Free shipping on any order! Be sure to sign up for their email updates here if you haven’t already:)

Do you have any other B&BW offers to List?

**Updated: HOT Deal from Thrifty Florida Mama:**

Here’s how to get 3 Products for $8 plus tax!!!

Buy the “Brown Sugar and Fig” shower gel, on sale for $5, get a free spray with it, then get either a free aromatherapy, cashmere lotion or True Blue Spa gift up to $15 for free with code: ATSPA
This code will also give you flat shipping rate of $3.

Here is the link to the shower gel. After you add the gel, the spray choices should be listed on the same page, add one and it is free. Then go to the spa/aromatherapy section and pick out a gift up to $15.

At checkout use ATSPA and total will be $8 plus minimal tax.

Here’s Thrifty Mama’s my order:
Shea Cashmere Foot Cream FREE
Body Splash FREE
Shower gel $5
Shipping $3
Tax $.30
Total: $8.30
Value: $30.50
Savings: 73%

I just ordered a the items and it worked great! Hurry, while supplies last!!

I hope everyone has a Safe & Happy Halloween!

Krispy Kreme is offering a FREE star-shaped doughnut with “patriotic sprinkles” to all Customers with an “I Voted” sticker on November 4th.

Click here for details and store locator.

Unfortunately, Philly no longer has any Krispy Kremes anymore:(

So for those of you who get one, be sure to send me one!

*As with all offers, please call ahead to your local branch to make sure they are participating!

This Freebie Courtesy of Jaycie @ The Coupon Geek!

What’s coming up at Walgreens for this coming week?

1. Walgreens Preview Ads can be found here (along with the next 2 following weeks)
2. There are 11 Register Reward Deals to do next week
3. You can grab FREE Celestial Seasoning Tea all week
4. Almay Cosmetics is BOGO next week.

And finally, you can take a sneak peek at this Sunday’s coupon inserts NOW!

If you are looking to earn some extra Holiday Cash (aren’t we all), here is an easy way to earn yourself an online GC to Amazon.com. It does require some work on your part, but for a few minutes a day, I can see no better way than to earn Free Money!

Simply sign up for MojoPages, write reviews and participate in the community .Then at the end of the month, they’ll send you your $20 Amazon gift code!

Of course, there are some guidelines that you must follow:

Mojo Insider Program Rules
In order to receive your $20 gift certificate to Amazon.com, you must complete the following by the end of each calendar month:

1. Complete your profile and upload a photo of yourself.
2. Write 20 reviews on 20 different businesses (maximum of 10 restaurants for every 20 reviews).
3. Each review must contain a minimum of 100 words (see tips for writing a great review below).
4. Five out of every 20 reviews must include a photo or video.
5. Submit 10 Conversation posts (responses and/or topics).
6. Limit one $20 Amazon gift card per month.

Once I signed up and completed my profile, I was able to start a review right away, which I didn’t do just yet. It also seems that the reviews must be for businesses in your area that you frequent. I am still looking into it, but I wanted to give everyone a heads up!

If you are already a  part of theis review site, please share with us as to how it works. I will update this post as I get more info!!

Get a Free $5 Target Giftcard WYB any 4 Glade Holiday Items which include the Apple Cinnamon, Glistening Snow, & the Gingerbread. This offer is valid until 12/15, so you will have plenty of time to get stocked!

This was a deal I got into last year, and I’m so glad to see that they are having again, although it is a little different this time! The Glade Candles make great Teachers/Co Workers  Gifts! I was able to stock up that I still had many candle sets left after Christmas,lol!

Mercedes at Money Common Sense came up with a great Scenario:

Buy 4 Glade products @ $2.50 ea
= $10

Use B1G1F Printable
= $5 , Get a $5 Target giftCard Back!

The Glade products become free after Coupon & GC! Now you can use that same GC and reuse again for the same deal and it becomes totally free! Rinse, Repeat, Reuse!

A Few Notes:

• You can purchase any Holiday Glade products w/this offer
• Limit 1 Offer per Customer
• Initially as part of the deal, you had to buy an “In Style magazine” as part of the promotion. But some people are reporting that their store tags don’t mention magazine purchase and they have gotten the gift card without the magazine purchase.

Erin from $5 Dinners says, “A perfect fall dish that is guaranteed to warm your tummy and satisfy your taste buds!”

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups shredded chicken
10 oz box or bag of frozen corn kernals
1 cup frozen lima beans
2 T butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tomato
1 cup heavy cream (I used 2%!)
Salt and Pepper
1 cup brown rice/basmati

Directions
1. Cook 1 cup brown rice in 2 cups water. Bring water to boil, add rice, and return to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 50 minutes. (House will smell like popcorn!)
2. Saute and then shred 1-2 chicken breasts.
3. In large skill, melt 2 T butter, add chopped onions and saute. Once onions are clear, add corn, lima beans and cream/milk. Cook until corn and lima beans have thawed. Then add shredded chicken and simmer until sauce thickens. Add tomatoes just before serving.
4. Serve chicken succotash over brown rice.

Local Walmarts are teaming up with Barbie in an effort to Go Green by recycling old, used Barbies! Join Barbie at Walmart on November 8th, from noon- 3 pm for this great opportunity to teach your daughter about the benefits of recycling!

Furthermore, for each doll collected, Mattel will donate a new doll to a local children’s hospital, up to 100,000 dolls!

And be sure to bring your digital cameras to snap a picture with Barbie! You’ll  receive a coupon to print a free 4×6” photo from the Kodak Picture Maker that same day. Other Barbie-themed give-aways will be on hand, while supplies last so be sure to get there early!

One thousand stores will host a live Barbie while 2,000 will have a standee (stand up cardboard replica)

View a list of participating stores.

As a True Philadelphian,needless to say that we are Proud of Our Phillies tonite!! Philadelphia is a buzz with all the celebrations going on right now!!

Neighbors coming out hooting and a hollering and of course, whats a celebration without some firecrackers going off!

I wish you could all be here in Philadelphia right now!! Hubby could hardly contain himself,lol!!

Congrats to Philadelphia Phillies!!!!

Play the Memory Matching game at the Match & Save  here to test your memory skills, then get rewarded witha Printable Coupon for B1G1F Can Alpo Dog Food!

For a limited time, WYB any two packs of Promise SuperShots, you can receive an eco-friendly reusable tote bag by mail. Get more details here.

Throw some candy corn into a dish and set out a bowl of apples and you’re all set for a Halloween party.  Right?  It could be that easy, but why not add some creativity this Halloween with the following fun kids Halloween recipes. 

Halloween parties are a great excuse to be creative and make some scary but tasty treats.  There will be plenty of candy floating around; so you can balance things a bit with some healthy snacks.

Kids young and old get a kick out of eating Eyeballs.  Slice some cherry tomatoes, followed by a dollop of cream cheese and top with a sliced black olive for a delicious one eyed snack!

How about making Brain Dip?

Mix:
 3 cups low-fat yogurt
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup peach jam
1 tbsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. to 1 tbsp. mild curry powder
1/2 tsp. white pepper

Serve with raw vegetables or crackers.

Of course you’ll need some Bug Juice to wash down your ghoulish munchies. 

Mix:
2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen strawberries, defrosted
1 6-oz. can lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 quart ginger ale
2 cups raisins
6 gummy worms

1. Mix the strawberries and lemonade concentrate in a blender until smooth and thick.

2. Gradually add ginger ale.

3. Transfer the beverage to a punch bowl. Stir in any remaining ginger ale and the raisins. Place the gummy worms on the rim of the bowl for a swampy effect. Makes 10 creepy servings. 

Some may like the gummy worms, but how many will ask for more Worms on a Bun?

You’ll need:  Hot dogs, Hamburger buns and some Ketchup.
Cut the hot dogs into thin slices and score the edges (about three cuts per slice).  Boil or microwave until the slices curl like wiggly worms. Serve three or four worms to a bun. For an extra-icky touch, add a few squiggles of ketchup.  Ewwww!

If that’s not gory enough for you then make some Creepy Witches’ Fingers.  This recipe for these creepy cookies makes approximately 60 fingers!

1 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp Almond extract
1 tsp Vanilla
2 2/3 cups wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup almonds, whole blanched
1 Tube red decorator gel

Cream together butter, sugar, egg, almond extract and vanilla. Mix in sifted flour, baking soda, and salt. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Working with one quarter of the dough at a time and keeping remainder refrigerated, roll heaping teaspoonful of dough into finger shape for each cookie. Press almond firmly into 1 end for nail. Squeeze in the center of the finger to create knuckle shape; you can also puff it out rather than squeeze it in for the knuckle effect. Using paring knife, make slashes in several places to form knuckle.  Use your own hand as a guide.

Place on lightly greased baking sheets; bake in 325* oven for 20-25 minutes or until pale golden. Let cool for 3 minutes. Lift up almond; squeeze red decorator gel onto nail bed and press almond back in place, so gel oozes out from underneath. You can also make slashes in the finger and fill them with “blood.”  Now that’s gross!

For kids Halloween Parties it seems the more disgusting the better! Use your imagination and have fun with these kids Halloween recipes.

For more recipes your kids are sure to enjoy, try Dine without Whine - family friendly weekly meal planning that even picky eaters love. 

Here in the scrolling bar you’ll be able to find a list of some great Giveaway Blogs where you can enter and/or submit your own giveaways!

Join Contest Galore!

Here are a couple of noteworthy links to vist to get some get great deals for a limited time or while supplies last!

KBtoys.com: Kick Off the Holidays! 60% of Select Toys & Games. Shop Now! (ends 11.3)

 Cranium Wonderworks Super Story Recorder was $19.99, now only $4.99!

KBtoys.com: FREE Hannah Montana Singing Doll. With Purchase of Hannah Montana Musical Stage (While Supplies Last)

eToys: Kick Off the Holidays! 60% of Select Toys & Games. Shop Now! (ends 11.3)

Disney Princess Magic Chair was $39.99, now only $14.99

Start your holiday shopping early and save at giggle! Receive up to 75% off clothing, artwork and toys from top brands including, Mimi the Sardine, Wall Candy, JJ Cole, and more. Hurry. Sale ends 103108.

Click here and print your Coupon for a Free Idahoan Potaoes Product! Click on “print Coupon” at top of page to get yours!

Need some extra cash on hand to help with your Holiday Shopping this year? BoxTops for Education has graciously offered 1 lucky reader a $50 Giftcard to spend as YOU like as part of their Box Tops For Education Marketplace Holiday Campaign!

As you all know, BoxTops for Education runs year-round. The website offers valuable program information, as well as opportunities to earn Bonus Box Tops through special promotions, such as sweepstakes and the Holly Deal promotions running this Holiday season. It also offers great recipes and Family Matters articles to help you navigate through the early school years. Go to www.btfe.com for more information and start earning cash for your school today! You can start collecting BoxTops for Education with these participating items.

Box Tops for Education has donated more than $250 million to schools nationwide since 1996. And there are countless ways to earn boxtops:

• Clip: You can clip 10¢ Box Tops coupons from hundreds of your favorite products such as Cheerios®, Betty Crocker®, Juicy Juice®, Ziploc®, Kleenex®, Hefty® and more!
• Reading Room: You can earn cash for your school just by buying the books that you love! Begin your shopping at the Box Tops Reading Room to earn up to 6% on purchases made at Barnes
  & Noble.
• Bonus Box Tops: There are plenty of chances to earn Bonus Box Tops for your school. Each month, check out the Bonus Box Tops section for sweepstakes, contests and other bonus opportunities.

And now, Through its new Online Marketplace program, schools can earn up to $20,000 apiece each year by shopping online at the more than 70 stores that participate all at no extra cost to you!

How to Shop at the Marketplace:
1) register via this link https://www.boxtops4education.com/Registration/Default.aspx
2) shop online at over 70 online vendors
3) your favorite school then gets a check!

You and your child can help make a difference at your school by collecting BoxTops while using the products that you love most, which is a win win situation:) Plus, there are always coupons out for the products listed to help you save even more on your purchases all while helping to raise money for your school!

Now ready for that Giveaway??

To enter, please visit the Online Marketplace and leave a comment below telling us what you think of the new added feature:)

Blog or Twitter about this Giveaway and earn 1 extra entry each. Be sure to come back and leave a comment along with url/link for each entry that you participate in!

For an extra bonus, if you sign up here (its Free!) you’ll get 5 extra entries! Please be sure to come back and let us know you signed up in a second comment with the #5 Listed in Comments!

Giveaway will end Nov 1st at Midnite!

Good Luck:)

*You can see more Great Giveaways at the BloggyGiveaways Carnival!!*

Get Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit, Sweeper Starter Kit, SweeperVac Starter Kit, Dusters Starter Kit, Dusters with Extendable Handle Starter Kit, or 360° Dusters Starter Kit Free after MIR:

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More Details here.

* Please be mindful, that if you really do LOVE your Swiffer, don’t send in for the MIR, that would be cheating the company. Let’s use good judgement !

Here’s a fun & educational Freebie!

Feed the Pig for Tweens is a financial literacy program for grades 4-6. Made available by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ad Council.

This Freebie post courtesy of The Affluent Pauper!

You can get a free meal at your local Chipotle this Friday (10/31) from 6pm-close. You need to be dressed up like any item on the menu (salad, burrito, taco, etc.). Chipotle tells me that if you want to look like a burrito, a bit of tin foil on your head does not count – you need to really utilize the tin foil and look like a burrito! So… if you’re really ambitious and out of aluminum foil, use the coupon in the Walgreens flyer to get a roll for $.50c!

Living on a Dime last year offered a free downloadable e book: How to Make a Candy Christmas Wreath. It was such a huge success, that they are offering the ebook again for Free!

Download your copy here. It really is a pretty neat idea, something that we are going to try this year! Just look at how pretty it looks:)