FREE Bic Razors at Walmart

August 6, 2012 By · 1 Comment

Get your free Bic Razors at Walmart. I don’t typically use these but having them on hand can’t hurt right? (especially when they are free) Prices may vary in different locations, these are based off my local Walmart.

Buy: (1) Bic Silky Touch 3 Disposable Razor, $2.96
Use: (1) $3/1 BIC Razor, disposable (exp. 09/02/2012) 08/05/2012 SS Insert
Final Cost: FREE plus $0.04 profit!

You can only use 4 of these coupons in the same visit, but you save $12. Coupon does state it is good for ANY disposable bic razor product. Plus if you have a Dollar Tree store near you, pick up the Sunday paper for $1 and save even more. 

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Back To School Shopping Tips

August 1, 2012 By · 2 Comments

If you are one of those families that actually had a summer break and are not year round chances are your summer is coming to a quick end in the next few weeks. What does this mean? It means you have to hurry up and figure out all those back to school shopping lists and how you are going to go about getting everything you need. Am I right? I have a few quick tips for you and if you have something to add feel free to comment below.

Back To School Tips

1.  Grab up all those coupons- Check your local stores for those in-store ads, don’t forget the store flyers. Other places to find coupons will be your Sunday paper with all those coupon inserts magazines and going online to coupon sites.  For a list of the upcoming coupon inserts check out Sunday Coupon Inserts.

2.  Compare prices-  Go on the internet and find which stores have the best back to school supplies list.  I normally do this by checking out my favorite deal and coupon blogs. They always have the best of deals.

Walgreens has 2 pocket folders for .09

3.  Deals, deals, deals-  Let your money stretch. Find the stores that offer you the best deals.

BOGO, 50% off, $5 off when you spend, etc.

Toys R Us is giving a free lunchkit (value up to $9.99) when you purchase any backpack $12.99 or more.
CVS is doing a Spend $15 on Expo dry erase set and get $3 ECB

4.  Rebates- Go out and make sure what companies have rebates going on.  Sites like Retailmenot.com, fatwallet.com, ebates.com and many others.

5.  Incentives- Find the deals that have the best incentives. CVS and Walgreens tend to always give you ECB/RegisterRewards when you purchase some school supply.

Remember before going out to shop to have a list with you. Know where you are going and what deals you are going to hit up. Not to mention the coupons ready to make those deals even sweeter. What other suggestions do you have? Are you done with back to school shopping? How much do you have left?

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21 Simple Things You Can Do To Help Someone With Diabetes Review & Givaway

April 17, 2010 By · 31 Comments

This week has been all about diabetes, first I asked each of you about your own experiences with the sometimes deadly disease and then I followed it up with an interview with author, Cherie Burbach. Why? Cherie sent me a copy of her newest book, “21 Simple Things You Can Do To Help Someone With Diabetesto review and offer up for a giveaway if I liked it. I want to state that not only did I like the book but I recommend it to anyone that might know someone that has diabetes. I also recommend those that have diabetes to read it, as I know many like to read about other people’s experience with something.

21 Simple Things You Can Do To Help Someone With Diabetes will give you tips on learning more about the way a diabetic might feel, things they deal with and the rumors that aren’t always true.  The book is easy to read and makes you feel like she’s right there in front of you telling the story herself, it isn’t full of technical jargon that you don’t understand. Cherie starts immediately telling readers that the book is there to help them understand diabetes more.  Much of Cherie’s book is based on her own knowledge, which to me means a lot more than going and finding information from a doctors office. Cherie talks about instances that have occurred in her own life and how she dealt with each one.

Example: Cherie had a co-worker that knew she had diabetes, when she went to eat at an event the co-worker was watching what Cherie was eating and made the comment she should be more careful with what she took in. Never once had the co-worker asked her about how Cherie’s blood sugars had been or any of that.

Cherie will talk about blood sugar levels and when to watch out for an attack, how insulin is not a cure all, and much more. I always thought blood sugar was the lack of sugar but it can actually dip up or down depending on what is going on in life, such as stress/exercise and being sick.  My dad was actually very ill right before we found out he had diabetes so this actually makes more sense to me.  She will teach you how not to treat someone with diabetes and other ways you can help them. By helping she doesn’t mean to jump down their throat the minute they have a piece of candy, but to support them.  If you know someone with diabetes or are a diabetic yourself read this book and possibly share it with someone you know.

You can purchase “21 Simple Things You Can Do To Help Someone With Diabetesat Amazon by clicking the link.

GIVEAWAY:

PRIZE: (1) A copy of this book

RULES: Tell me who you know that has diabetes.

Extra Entries: (must be done in a new comment)
-  Share with us your diabetes experience.
-  Tell us one thing you’ve heard about diabetes.

Deadline: April 30, 2010 by noon. US Only please.

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Black Friday Plan of Attack

November 26, 2009 By · No Comments

Am I going shopping on Black Friday? Of course I am, I have four kids and know when you need to shop for bargains. This is the best and worst time of year to shop, best because of the deals, worst because of the rude behavior that will surely be displayed.

Twittermoms asked the readers: “What is your form of attack on Black Friday?” So here it is:

1. Buy a paper today, which is Thanksgiving in order to look one more time to see what might be out there that I am not aware of.

2. For a few weeks now I’ve been reading the Black Friday ads in at BlackFriday.info/sales so I know what the deals are.

3. Cut coupons and bring them with and I have already printed off tons of toy coupons just in case. Hey you never know if one of the toys you have printed off will surprise you and be cheaper than they have been. Sure they may not be part of the “Black Friday Deals” but it can be a rollback of some sort or even in the clearance aisle.

4. I already made a list of all the Black Friday Deals for under $5 over at Walmart. For those that would like to take a peek here it is: Walmart $5 Black Friday Deals. So I’ve printed off my list of $5 deals and I’ll be purchasing most of the items from it. I may, depending on cost go and grab one or two more things depending on cost.

5. I’m only walking in the store with $100 in cash, which means I won’t be able to spend anymore than that. I’m not bringing any credit cards or a checkbook just to make sure I don’t think, well I can go over slightly. Since I’m bringing coupons I’ll lower the price more and be able to purchase more items.

6. The husband is coming with which means I’ll be able to tackle just as much ground in a short amount of time. Our plan is to go in and out, even CouponMom says never linger in a store or you’ll spend more than you want. So I’m giving him half the list and I’m headed for the toy section. This means that he’ll quickly grab everything, find me, help me and then get me through the crowd. Oh did I forget to tell you I get really dizzy in crowded spaces. Yeah, thankfully I have someone that won’t fool around and while I may be polite and quiet as a mouse trying to push my cart ever so slightly, he’ll grab it and magically part the crowds. He also has to be at work by 8, which means we have a time limit.

7. The plan is to just hit up Walmart since it is down the street and I’m still sick. We know how crazy the people get on Black Friday, two people were hit last year just outside walmart so we aren’t playing around. We may stop by Hy-vee as they have a sale too but we also need last minute stuff before he goes to work.

8. I’m leaving the kids at home with a sitter so I can go with no worrying about where they all are. Last year the hubby took the girls with him and I took the boys, boy was that not fun. Sure for me taking the oldest was a piece of cake, he helped out, but taking the youngest and having him want all the presents was rough.

9. I may bring sale ads as I spotted people doing that last year, I’m not sure though as I know what a hassle that can be on Black Friday. If I do I’ll be bringing it from Target and Toys R Us as I don’t plan on running there for their deals.

10. Once I’m done shopping and run upstairs to hide all my loot I’m going to relax with a nice cup of hot chocolate with tons of mini marshmallows and then sit on the floor with the kids watching Christmas Movies.

What’s your Black Friday plan of attack? If you want to join in you must sign up to be a member of Twittermoms (don’t worry it is FREE) and write it up, leaving a link on “What is your Black Friday Plan of Attack?” There will be 12 winners randomly picked that will each get a $75 Gift card to Target. I love Target, I just wish it were closer.

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Five Ways to Make Family Travel More Affordable This Fall

October 12, 2009 By · No Comments

This is a guest post by: Barbara Messing, VP Travel-Ticker.com

Being a mom who works in the travel industry, I’m always getting questions from other parents about how they can plan a getaway with the kids that won’t break the bank. These questions range from “Where should I go to get the best value?” to “How can we save money on holiday travel?” to “What is a great family-friendly destination?”… just to name a few. And while the state of the economy has many families feeling stretched, there is a silver lining when it comes to travel. The travel deals out there are better than I’ve seen in years, making this fall a great time to take a family vacation.

I am seeing two interesting trends in the industry these days. First, people are booking their vacations closer to the actual travel dates, as they want to have the best picture possible of their life before they make the decision to book their travel arrangements. Second, I see the “power of the purse” in action, with more women making the majority of travel decisions and taking responsibility for booking family getaways. I call it the “anti-Clark Griswald effect.”

So how do you get the most for your money when booking travel for your family? Here are five ideas to make family travel affordable this fall:

Picking the right destination: Deals are abundant, but especially at family destinations this year, so now you just need to decide where to go. Occupancy levels at popular family resorts were already low, and with families back to school the hotels have even more empty rooms. If you can steal a break with the kids this Fall, San Diego, Orlando, Hawaii and Los Angeles all offer amazing value this season and plenty of entertainment for your family.

Finding flights: Prices are great right now as airlines are trying to fill seats with earlier and more aggressive fares than normal fall sales. Airline prices change constantly, so look for these low fares now and when you see a great fare, book it immediately. A handful of airlines still offer child discounts, but as a general rule, you will find a better deal if you look out for the lowest fares you can find online and special sales. These are inevitably lower than the full-priced child fares. You can sign up for sale and fare alerts with your favorite airlines and travel sites.
Consider All-inclusive resorts: All-inclusive resort vacations are a family’s best friend and are offering some of the best discounts I’ve seen in years. Perfect for a cross-generational family beach vacation – everyone can eat, stay and play at an all-inclusive with one set price. Plus, most resorts offer a “kids camp” so that the parents can enjoy some downtime with a fruity drink and a book by the pool—a rarity on most vacations.

Timing is everything: If you want to save even more money and score some incredible deals on flights or beach vacations, try between now and December 19th, when the demand and prices are low. The next few months before the holidays are a great time to visit Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean for some of the lowest rates of the year. Vacation packagers will often offer rates at 4-star All-inclusive resorts that include airfare for around $100 per day during these low-season times. Often children under 12 are able to stay and eat for free at these resorts, so check around for the best pricing.

Booking holiday travel: If you haven’t booked your holiday travel yet, I would suggest doing that now. October is a very good time to book travel because you will still see some good options on pricing and routes. I have a couple of recommendations to keep both your costs and stress in check. If possible, try to fly nonstop out of a popular airline hub. You will find more competition among airlines and thus better pricing. More importantly, by flying nonstop you will not get stuck at one of your connections with your tired and cranky family, nor will your luggage with all of the Christmas presents end up at the wrong airport. If you do have to make a connection, try flying on the off-peak days of the holiday and when picking your routing, avoid hubs that get frequent weather delays. Finally, treat yourself well. If you don’t want to sleep on grandma’s air mattress, check out the amazing hotel rates during holiday weekends. Business travelers who head home for the holidays leave empty hotels, which translates to great discounts to gain your business. Or even better, leave the kids on the air mattress and enjoy a hotel getaway for yourselves.

About Barbara Messing
An avid traveler with stamps from over 50 countries on her passport, Barbara Messing applies her passion for travel to her role as vice president of Travel Ticker® and new business development at Hotwire®. Barbara is responsible for overseeing the new Travel Ticker product, which delivers handpicked, insider deals to motivated travelers. Over the past seven years, Barbara has held a number of key leadership roles at Hotwire, including ownership of the Hotwire airline product, management and oversight of product development for the company’s airline, car, hotel, cruise and package products, and strategic leadership. Most recently, Barbara was vice president of customer experience. Prior to joining Hotwire, Barbara worked as a director at Ingenio and as a segment producer for the Travel Channel, a television network of Discovery Communications. Barbara received a B.A. from Northwestern University and a J.D. from Stanford Law School. You can also find Barbara’s profile on Twitter @Travel_Ticker, which was ranked by Condé Nast Traveler in its October 2009 issue as one of the Top 21 Twitterers to Follow.

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