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iBotta Smartphone App: $10 bonus for new users (highest bonus to date)

by Melody on May 23, 2013

If you are new to iBotta, for a limited time only, you will get a $10 bonus in your account when you redeem 5 offers in the first 2 weeks after signing up. This is their highest sign-up bonus to date! Once you sign up, you will find the Share the Love new user bonus details under the Bonuses tab on the Main Menu.

What is iBotta?

iBotta is a really fun app for iPhone and Android users and is a super easy way to save even more money at your favorite stores. I have been using it for a few months now and it is really user-friendly and super easy.

It is available at tons of different stores, including Target, Walmart, Kroger, Safeway, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Meijer, Fred Meyer, Pavilions, Tom Thumb, Stop & Shop, Pick ‘n Save, Dominicks, Fry’s, Smith’s, ShopRite, Dillons, H-E-B, Publix, King Soopers, Ralphs, Vons, Duane Reade.

Here’s how it works:

Sign up for a FREE iBotta account (super easy)
Download the app on your device through your app store
Scroll through the app, choose the products you are interested in and “learn” about the products by taking polls, watching short videos or reading a fact
Purchase the exact item listed on the app, click “Redeem”, follow the instructions and take a picture of your receipt (super easy, they walk you through it)
Once you hit $5 in your account, you will be paid through your PayPal account

Remember to check under the Bonuses tab on the Main Menu to find details on your new user credit.

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New Balance kids athletic shoes as low as $14.99 + FREE shipping

by Melody on May 22, 2013

Joe’s New Balance Outlet has a great deal running on kids athletic shoes right now, with styles ranging from $14.99 to $19.99 with FREE shipping.

Sizes range all the way from infant to grade school, with tons of different styles included. They even have a few pair of cleats included in the sale and nothing is priced higher than $19.99. Some styles are almost 70% off!

Click here to start shopping. Let us know if you find anything fun!

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Nordstrom: Half-Yearly Sale for Women & Children with prices up to 40% off + FREE shipping and returns

by Emilie on May 22, 2013

The Nordstom Half-Yearly Sale for Women & Kids just started and they have some great deals! These items are gone when sizes sell out, so don’t wait if you see something you want. Make sure and browse around. I barely scratched the surface as I searched for great deals.

As you’ve seen in other posts, lots of deals are to be found at higher end stores. Click here for a post with some tips I have for shopping at Nordstrom. And as always, shipping and returns are free at Nordstrom.com.

Also, don’t forget that the Clinique Free Bonus Bag is available right now with any purchase of $30 or more. It’s a great way to get a ton of free high-end makeup!

One of my favorite deals I found was on a brand of shoes I love for this year, Sperry Topsiders. They have some adorable kid’s shoes as well as as adult styles (even men’s) for as low as $25. My 6-year-old asked for a navy blue pair for his birthday last week. I was eager to oblige. That boy has style! Click here to see all the Sperry Topsiders on sale.

Do you lose earrings constantly like me? These are super cute for a cheap earring and at less than a dollar a pair, I can afford to lose them. These Carole Stud Earrings are just $5.98 for a set of six.

These Nordstrom at Home Zigzag Tufted Pillow Covers are soooooo cute! $10.80 is a great price. You can’t beat that at Ross!

I have this BP Hidden Pocket Boyfriend Tee in a couple colors and I love the comfort and cut. I’m going to buy it in the colors they have left because I blow through tees super fast. It’s just $11.90 which is 50% off the original price. They get washed so often, I’m constantly having to get new ones. My kids can destroy clothes fast, even mine!

I’ve always been a fan of Sam Edelman shoes for the style and comfort. They have this super fun line called Circus right now and most of it is on sale. I love the Jaela Sandal available in several sizes and colors shown in the picture above for just $32.79.

Make sure and check out the entire sale section at Nordstrom for men, women, children and home. You can sort by department and price. Just a reminder that they always have free shipping, free returns and price adjust as long as the items are still available!

Happy shopping for you or somebody else!

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Recipe: Chicken Tostadas

by Jessie on May 22, 2013

This recipe really is out of this world! It takes more than average time to prep but the payoff is worth it. I know I’m biased because I’m a sucker for Mexican food but these babies are one of my favorite recipes!

Ingredients:

1 medium white onion
1 pound tomatoes, quartered
2 large garlic cloves
1 or 2 fresh serrano chiles, stemmed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
6 large radishes, halved and sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided
1 rotisserie chicken, meat coarsely shredded (4 cups)
6 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 (1-pound) can refried beans, heated
1 avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
1/4 cup crumbled queso añjo (aged white cheese, also called cotija) or ricotta salata
Extras: sliced serranos, lime wedges

Directions:

Preheat broiler.

Cut half of onion into 3/4-inch wedges, then chop remainder. Toss onion wedges, tomatoes, garlic, and whole chiles with 2 tablespoons oil in a 4-sided sheet pan, spreading in 1 layer.

Broil about 4 inches from heat until softened and charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss together lettuce, radishes, chopped onion, and half of cilantro.

Purée tomato mixture in a blender along with one or both roasted serranos (to taste) and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth(use caution when blending hot foods). Transfer purée to a bowl and stir in chicken, remaining cilantro, and salt to taste.
Heat remaining 1/2 cup oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry tortillas, 1 at a time, turning once or twice and pressing with tongs to immerse, until golden brown, 45 to 60 seconds per tortilla. Drain briefly on paper towels, then transfer to plates.

Spread tortillas thickly with heated refried beans, then top with chicken mixture. Slice avocado over tostadas and dollop with crema.

Mound lettuce mixture on top and sprinkle with cheese.

(Adapted from Gourmet)

Jessie is the mother of three sweet kids and the author of Bites, a recipe blog that will make your mouth water. Make sure to follow Bites on Facebook so you don’t miss a single recipe.

Make sure to check out our Recipe Box with links to all the recipes we have posted over the years.

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Yoke’s Fresh Markets Weekly Deals: May 22 – 28

by Melody on May 22, 2013

These are the best deals I see this week at Yoke’s Fresh Market, starting Wednesday May 22nd. Don’t forget to follow Yoke’s on Facebook, as they have some spectacular Facebook-exclusive deals for their fans every so often.

Be sure to check out my full stock-up price list for all your household/pantry items, including Costco comparisons. I try to note best deals on these match-ups, but this list will give you a good idea of what I think is truly a stock-up price on several items.

IN-AD COUPON DEALS

Western Family Large Olives (6 oz) on sale $.89 (first 4)

Nalley Hot Dog or Hamburger Relish (10 oz) on sale $.99 (first 3)

Tree Top Apple Juice (3 pack, 6.75 oz) on sale $.89 (first 4)

Fresh Express Premium Garden Salad (9-12 oz) on sale $1.67 (first 3)
Use $.55/1 coupon from 3/10 SS insert
$1.12 each after coupons

Jennie-O Oven Roasted or Smoked Turkey Breast on sale $2 off (1 lb min, first 4 lbs)

Italian Coconut, Banana Cream or Chocolate Mousse Pies (9 inch) on sale $6.99 (first 2)

Hershey’s Candy Bars on sale $.50 (first 6)

Western Family Paper Plates (100 ct) on sale $1.39 (first 3)

FRESH PRODUCE DEALS

Whole Jumbo Cantaloupe on sale $2.50 each

Homegrown Farms Organic Blueberries (9.8 oz) on sale $3.98 each

California Grown Apricots on sale $2.98/lb

Extra Large Red, Yellow, Orange or Green Bell Peppers on sale $1 each
*Decent price for the colored peppers!

Sweet Corn on sale $.41/ear

Radishes or Green Onions on sale $.50/bunch

Vidalia Sweet Onions on sale $1.28/lb

Zucchini or Yellow Squash on sale $1.28/lb

Jumbo White or Cremini Mushrooms on sale $2.98/lb

OTHER WEEKLY DEALS

USDA Certified Hereford Lean Ground Beef (81/19) on sale $1.97/lb
*Fantastic price! Definitely worth stocking up.

Certified Hereford T-Bone Steaks on sale $6.99/lb

Longhorn Spiral Cut Ham on sale $2.99/lb

Fresh Oregon Shrimp Meat on sale $4.99/lb

Fresh Pacific Dover Sole Fillets on sale $5.49/lb

Yoke’s Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns on sale $.78 (first 4)

Rosemary Olive Oil Artisan Bread (16 oz) on sale $1.99

Franz Big White or 100% Whole Wheat Bread on sale $1.79

Lloyd’s BBQ Meat with Sauce (18 oz) on sale $3.99
Use $1/1 coupon
$2.99 each after coupon

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{Product Review} NETFLIX: Amazing family-friendly programming + FREE one-month trial

by Emilie on May 22, 2013

This post is sponsored by Netflix, but the opinions are 100% mine. I can’t lie, I’m in love.

When Netflix contacted us recently to see if we’d be interested in reviewing their family-friendly options I agreed in about two seconds. I then joked that it would be a short review, something along the lines of “I’d probably die if I didn’t have Netflix.” That sums it up, right? It’s pretty amazing!

These are my kids, with their eyes glued on “My Little Pony”

They are currently offering a 1-month free trial if you are a new customer. Click here to check out Netflix and see the information on signing up for the free trial. After your trial period, monthly subscriptions are as low as $7.99 per month.

Sometimes, you need to skip nap and watch “101 Dalmations”

We love streaming Netflix! Because of the ease of getting it on all our devices, it’s pretty much all we watch for children’s shows even though we have a pretty great DVD collection. We are able to stream it instantly with the touch of a button to our TV through the Wii, on the iPad, on the iPhone and on the computer. I even log in at my parent’s house when we visit and watch it on their iPad and TV. Netflix is available on hundreds of devices, some of which you probably already have at home.

We have tried several other options for streaming and not one has been as simple to use as Netflix. Even our 2-year-old can start a show. Streaming is easier than you think. You can download the free app, or click on the Netflix app on any gaming device. If you just have a computer, you can visit Netflix.com on your computer.

I call this picture “Desperate times call for desperate measures.”

Netflix has recently added new content from Hasbro, Disney Jr. and Cartoon Network. If you have had it in the past, this selection is much larger than it was previously. Recently we have watched 101 Dalmations, Angelina Ballerina, Curious George and Dr.Seuss’ The Lorax for a family movie night. To watch these longer, feature-films in the past we had to pay for a Redbox so I love that these are included in our subscription now. The dedicated kids section has family favorites appropriate for children ages 2- 12. All content is selected with help from Common Sense Media to provide ratings, reviews and information so parents can easily make choices for their kids.

Does your family have nightly or weekly routines around watching Netflix that are special? Share how you watch Netflix with your kids and what some of their favorite shows are that are available.

What are you watching on TV with your family? Netflix has family favorites from Disney, Disney Jr., Hasbro, Cartoon Network and Dreamworks that are available to stream anytime, anywhere. And streaming is easier than you think! Download the free app on your iPad, click on the Netflix app on any gaming device, go to the website on your computer – and you’re in business. Check it out here!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NETFLIX.

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Fred Meyer: Huggies Pull-Ups as low as $4.49 per pack

by Melody on May 21, 2013

Check out this great deal that Angela over at The Coupon Project found on Huggies Pull-Ups. Finding a really good price on these can be a bit of a challenge. Right now at Fred Meyer, when you buy two jumbo packs of Pull-Ups in one transaction, you will receive a $5 catalina coupon good on your next visit.

Here’s how it plays out:

Purchase:
(2) Huggies Jumbo Pack Pull-Ups $8.99
Use (2) $2/1 coupons or from 5/19 SS regional insert or $1.50/1 coupons
Pay $13.98, Get $5 catalina
As low as $4.49 each after coupons and catalina

There may be some other varieties included in this sale, so here are a few other coupons to print and take with you:

$1.50/1 Huggies coupon
$1.50/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-Ons coupon
$1/1 Huggies Little Swimmers Swim Diapers coupon

Thanks The Coupon Project!

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Amazon: Oh, The Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss just $9.99 (fantastic graduation gift!)

by Melody on May 21, 2013

Amazon currently has Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss in hardcover for just $9.99. This is one of my all-time favorite graduation gifts. It is such an amazing message about the ups and downs and trials and missteps that come with navigating through life, especially those years right out of high school or college. At this price, it’s inexpensive enough to add in something practical like a gift card or something for a dorm room. I just love the idea of giving something with a little more meaning behind it as well.

Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or with a qualifying $25 purchase.

Learn how to earn Amazon gift cards by using Swagbucks as your search engine.

Please remember: Amazon prices can change very quickly. Please verify that the price is the same as what I post before purchasing. As of 5/21/13 at 2:30 PM, this listed price was accurate.

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Zulily: Become a Costco member or upgrade existing membership + $50 in coupons + 3 FREE products

by Melody on May 21, 2013

Zulily has a fantastic deal for new or existing Costco members! For just $55, you can become a new Costco member or upgrade your existing membership to a Executive membership. Along with your membership, you will also receive $50 worth of Costco coupons, including a FREE rotisserie chicken, free 48-pack of batteries and a 35-count case of Kirkland Signature water.

Sign up or sign in to Zulily. Once you purchase your voucher, you will receive an activation card in the mail that you can take in to your local Costco. New members can purchase one activation card and exchange for a Gold Star or Business membership or purchase two cards and exchange for an Executive membership that comes with 2% cash back on all your Costco purchases.

Existing members can upgrade their Business or Gold Star membership to an Executive membership. We ended up upgrading to the Executive membership because we knew we were buying their giant playhouse that would make the cash back worth it. Plus, we just spend a fortune at Costco.

Click here, open the Costco sale and purchase your voucher. This is a great deal as there are rarely additional perks for signing up for a membership!

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Discount Mags: One-year subscription to Family Handyman Magazine just $4.49

by Emilie on May 20, 2013

DiscountMags.com has a one-year subscription to Family Handyman Magazine for just $4.49. You can buy up to four years and each subscription has 11 issues, only $.41 per issue! This deal will be available until 9 PM PST on 5/21/13.

This would be a great gift for Father’s Day which is coming up on June 16, 2013. If you order now, the first issue should arrive just after the holiday.

From Discount Mags:

Family Handyman Magazine is for people who take an active interest in home improvement, yard and garden care, maintenance and repair, and remodeling. Family Handyman also features information on woodworking, auto maintenance, energy efficiency, and decorating.

How to order:

Go here to order, subscription will be $19.97 (original price $39.90)
Use promo code 1319 to drop the price to $4.49
Purchase your magazine

Please allow 8-10 weeks for your first issue to arrive.

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Nordstrom: FREE Clinique Bonus Bag with purchase + FREE shipping ($80 value)

by Melody on May 20, 2013

Nordstrom is running a fantastic promotion on Clinique products right now: Buy any participating item $30 or more, snag a FREE Clinique bonus gift bag. Nordstrom always offers free shipping and free returns, although this promo is available in-store as well.

Your gift will include:

Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream (0.17 oz)
Liquid Facial Soap Mild (1 oz)
Take The Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes & Lips (1.7 oz)
Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in New York Dawn and Chocolate Chip
Quickliner for Eyes Intense in Chocolate (.01 oz)
Long Last Lipstick in Twilight Nude (0.14 oz)
High Impact Mascara in Black or High Impact Waterproof Mascara in Black (0.13 oz)
Tracy Reese for Clinique Cosmetic Bag

There are several items right around $30 that would work for this promotion. Clinique makes such high quality products that last and actually work. Their Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion is the only thing I will use on my face. I have tried several other products (super cheap and not cheap at all) and it is the all-around best bet for me. Very moisturizing, but not in the least bit greasy. I always try and wait for one of their free gift promos to purchase the lotion, just to stretch my dollars a little further.

What is your favorite Clinique product?

Click here to order and see all the participating items.

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Zulily: Silver jeans as low as $34.99

by Melody on May 20, 2013

Zulily has a fantastic deal on Silver brand jeans today, with styles as low as $34.99! Silver is one of my favorite brands, as they actually fit my long legs, hold their shape and don’t cost a small fortune. I have paid upwards of $80 for a pair of these, so this is a great price!

Sign up or sign in to Zulily
Open the Silver Jeans Co. sale
Shipping starts at $5.95

Some items at Zulily are not eligible for return, please make sure to check the fine print. They will honor defective or damaged products, but can’t exchange for size or color.

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Amazon: Babyganics 2-ounce Sunscreen (SPF 50) just $3.03 + FREE shipping!

by Emilie on May 20, 2013

Amazon has Babyganics Cover Up Baby On-the-go Sunscreen Moisturizing Lotion 50 SPF (Pack of 4) for just $12.12 or $3.03 per 2-ounce bottle, free shipping included!

I’m super excited about this one! I love the idea of having four small bottles instead of one big one. I always forget the sunscreen. You could have one in your purse, one in the car, one in the diaper bag. This is even the perfect size to take on an airplane if you are traveling. It’s perfect!

Here’s how to take advantage of this deal:

Click here to order, the original price will be $12.76
Choose the “Subscribe & Save” option on the right hand side of the screen
Free shipping is included

This drops your price down to just $12.12 shipped!

Subscribe & Save does mean that you are now signed up to receive recurring shipments at whatever interval you chose. If you do not want to receive additional shipments, just go into “My Account” and click on “Manage Subscribe & Save Items”. All you have to do is cancel your subscription, you are under no obligation to purchase additional items. Your order may not ship right away, as your Subscribe & Save items are all grouped together to ship on one date. If you need them soon, click on “Change Schedule” in your account to change the ship date/month.

Learn how to earn Amazon gift cards by using Swagbucks as your search engine.

Please remember: Amazon prices can change very quickly. Please verify that the price is the same as what I post before purchasing. As of 5/20/13 at 6:49 AM, this listed price was accurate.

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Fred Meyer Weekly Deals: May 19 – 25

by Melody on May 19, 2013

As you may have noticed, Fred Meyer match ups for this coming week are not up on the blog and it is late Sunday night. We had a CRAZY weekend helping get ready for our huge gym grand opening party and then all day yesterday at the workout/party and THEN back for a BBQ tonight. Our kids may or may not think we live at the gym. There wasn’t a spare second to be had.

Now that I have a few minutes to sit down with the computer, I don’t feel like the Fred Meyer match ups are the best use of my time. I imagine you have seen them on other blogs and/or done your shopping already. If you haven’t seen them yet, I’m going to send you over to The Coupon Project for some great ideas.

Be sure to check out the great prices on produce, ground beef, All detergent and more. Click here to see all the deals.

I’d love to hear if you have found any other great deals this week. Happy shopping!

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Sunday Coupon Preview: 3 coupon inserts + new printables ($25 off FoodSaver, Brita, K-Cups + more)

by Melody on May 18, 2013

Sunday Coupon Preview shows that we are getting three coupon inserts on Sunday: two Smartsource inserts and one Red Plum. Head on over here to see what coupons are included. Please remember, some coupons may be regional, but this will give you a good idea of what to expect.

Coupons.com has also released some new coupons this week. Here are a few of my favorites:

Click here to see all the new coupons.

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Rite Aid weekly deals: May 19 – 25

by Melody on May 18, 2013

Each week, I will be posting my full Rite Aid match ups over at Frugal Living NW. Click here to start planning your shopping trip.

This looks like a great week with Sundown vitamins, Huggies diapers, body wash, Twizzlers and more. You can also find great deals on Nutella, Garnier hair care and sun care products.

iBotta Smartphone App: $10 bonus for new users (highest bonus to date)

New Balance kids athletic shoes as low as $14.99 + FREE shipping

Nordstrom: Half-Yearly Sale for Women & Children with prices up to 40% off + FREE shipping and returns

Recipe: Chicken Tostadas

Yoke’s Fresh Markets Weekly Deals: May 22 – 28

{Product Review} NETFLIX: Amazing family-friendly programming + FREE one-month trial

Fred Meyer: Huggies Pull-Ups as low as $4.49 per pack

Amazon: Oh, The Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss just $9.99 (fantastic graduation gift!)

Zulily: Become a Costco member or upgrade existing membership + $50 in coupons + 3 FREE products

Discount Mags: One-year subscription to Family Handyman Magazine just $4.49

Nordstrom: FREE Clinique Bonus Bag with purchase + FREE shipping ($80 value)

Zulily: Silver jeans as low as $34.99

Amazon: Babyganics 2-ounce Sunscreen (SPF 50) just $3.03 + FREE shipping!

Fred Meyer Weekly Deals: May 19 – 25

Sunday Coupon Preview: 3 coupon inserts + new printables ($25 off FoodSaver, Brita, K-Cups + more)

Rite Aid weekly deals: May 19 – 25

Amazon: The Best Teacher Ever Book just $3.92 {great end of year gift idea}

Discount Mags: One-year subscription to Better Homes & Gardens Magazine just $4.99

Amazon: The Hunger Games Movie Tie-In Edition just $1.71 (original book 1 with new art work)

Barnes & Noble: 2013 Summer Reading Program (kids can earn a FREE book!)

My Kids Were Here: Hunting for bears and chasing bad guys

Recipe: Cajun Chicken Pasta

{Seattle Area} Bloomspot: $40 voucher to Lunchbox Laboratory just $20

Amazon: Duck Dynasty Season 1 & 2 on DVD for under $10

{Tri-Cities} Spotted Fox: Manicure and pedicure at Artistry Salon just $22

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