I just got word of a great sale from Boden!
This is great for Back to School shopping (or a little something for Mom).
- 25% off all tops and t-shirts
- Offer Code AFTT
- Valid 8/10 – 8/12
Click the link below to get to Boden USA for this great sale:
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If you have not done so yet you need to hurry on over to BJs.com to get your coupon for the free 60 Day trial membership! The last day is 12/31/09!! If you cannot do that in time, then be sure to get a One Day Free Pass to check it out some other time.
I have been given an opportunity by BJ’s Wholesale club and General Mills through MyBlogSpark to get a free membership and spread the word !
After the trial you can continue with a new-member off that is $45 (can vary by club) and it includes a $10 coupon plus extra 2 months of membership. In addition you can receive:
- A Member Savings booklet with instant rebates and coupons worth more than $1000.
- More “sign up & save” coupons worth $117 in savings.
- Additional card for another member of your household.
- A no risk 100% money back guarantee on your fee if you are not satisfied.
Now that the holidays are winding down I am going to make some trips to BJ’s to see what they have in store for me. Some new General Mills items are hitting the shelves, so be sure to look for these items:
- Nature Valley Nut Clusters – 100% Natural, bite-sized clusters with granola, nuts and a touch of honey – and a resealable package which makes it great for sharing
- Progresso High-Fiber Soups – This 6-pack of soup is a great way to get your fiber with the great taste you know and love from Progresso
- Green Giant Complete Skillet Meal – A convenient and great tasting solution for a quick and delicious dinner for the family
- Pillsbury “Big Deluxe” Chocolate Chip Tub – Perfect for entertaining or as an everyday treat
I will be blogging again about my trips to BJ’s, so look for an upcoming post where you can tell me about your trip and be entered to win a BJ’s Gift Card!
Now that Christmas has come and all the presents have been unwrapped, it’s time to review that list of presents to see what was worth it, what did not pan out as expected, and what was a surprise favorite. Maybe that will help any of you thinking of buying some of these goodies in the future!
So here’s the roll call of gifts (links provided for your convenience, and not my gain!):
AJ:
Smokin’ hot favorite…bonus being it has an antenna and brings in 7 channels to the room without any cable hookups! Well actually for him 6 channels because he won’t be watching the Worship channel anytime soon. WORTH IT
This one was really a family gift, but AJ is rockin’ out on the bass and hoggin’ the mic! Guess the apple does not fall far from the tree. G-Man is a natural on lead guitar, and Mr B&W can bang those drums. WORTH IT
Well his is actually blue striped…but you get the idea. I think he loves it because it is like one “the Chief” wears. SURPRISE FAVORITE
Card full of money from Grandma:
Definitely a bigger hit than a box of random stuff from the dollar store or a sweater 3 sizes too small. When you are far away it is hard to get a pulse on the wants & needs of the grandchildren. So in this case, having money to help get that new catcher’s mitt is WORTH IT.
Bubba:
Number one item on his list was something from John Deere…I think this was a big surprise, and as you can see he had fun with it! Who cares that the ground is covered with snow and ice? We thought he could fill the back up and sand the road for us.
Santa really got a deal on Craigs list. WORTH IT!
Legos were another list item, but it is not Lego CITY, so minor disappointment. What were you thinking, Santa? The box has yet to be opened, so we will see about this one. This may have to fall under NOT AS EXPECTED.
Ummm not his gift, but he has played it far more than the intended recipient (although she loves it too).
So for him this is definitely a SURPRISE FAVORITE.
Also he got a Trapper Hat, and has been wearing it out and about as well. His is fleece with faux Sherpa inside. Another SURPRISE FAVORITE.
Mr. B & W:
When he saw the plain box simply sporting the word ROKU he had no idea what it was, and the picture of popcorn on top made him think he just got some yummy Japanese popcorn…big surprise when he saw what it really was. Being able to watch Movies and TV shows downloaded from Amazon Video on Demand or streaming Netflix makes this a great gift. Getting a free $30 in Amazon Video on Demand credits makes it even better! (I am sensing a future review post on this one ) Definitely WORTH IT for me and for him, a SURPRISE FAVORITE!
There are plenty of other gifts that sort of fell into the middle of the road category…but AJ is away for a few days, so not everything of his has been thoroughly inspected. I am sure we will soon have another list of Faves & Duds after the tree is gone and the dust settles.
What were the favorites, duds or surprise hits for your family this year?
Other than clothes that did not fit, do you do returns for gifts?
Well here it is Black Friday and I am sitting home cozy and warm enjoying my hot coffee and a slice of Pumpkin Cranberry bread.
How about you?
Do you brave the crowds for the hot deals?
Is there a must have item on your list?
Do you prefer to sit home at your computer and shop online?
Well it is raining here and I don’t like long lines or crowds, so despite the begging from the 11 year old to go out shopping, I will sit here and let my fingers do the walking and see what we can find online.
Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving!
Every Thursday from 3-6:30 p.m. during the summer and early fall our town has a little Farmer’s Market.
We made it to the very first one way back in early June, and since it was too early for produce then we mostly had soaps, herbs, wine and baked goods to choose from.
Yesterday we decided to swing by again, since there were reports of some delicious fruits and veggies to be had.
I told Bubba I was looking for nice ripe tomatoes, since our garden at home is still full of green tomatoes. Bubba’s sole purpose for joining me was to get a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie from My Street Bakery.
Here’s our take for the day: a few ears of corn, orange cherry tomatoes, and of course a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie:
I kept busy this week by shopping…yeah I know, that’s rough!
A great deal was going on at my grocery store, so I made multiple trips to maximize my savings. Go check out my post about it on Frugal GAB: Savvy Shopping: What can $1.20 get you?
Oh I did manage to get in a little shopping at CVS, and Target, too. After all, the boys need some BTS things, and there’s a great Summer Movie Staycation promo from Sony where you can get a coupon for $2 off select movies ($3 off Blu-ray)…I got Ghostbusters for $3!
Are you a savvy shopper? Got any good tips for the week?
Yes, the children just got out of school, but stores are gearing up for the Back to School selling season already.
Check out some great deals on supplies over at Frugal GAB.
