Where I've Been & Changes

Hello friends! Yes, I am still alive & yes, I am still very pregnant -- despite my absence on the blog lately! I'm scheduled to be induced on Saturday (as in two days from now!) with this little man, so we're going to have big changes at our house soon, and we can't wait.

There are going to be some big changes to Slavetosave as well. I've been torn for a long time about continuing to blog. It takes a lot of time and effort to stay up on, and as our family expands that means taking precious time away from my babies. My hubby has never been supportive of me blogging, so I feel even more pressure from him to cut back.

So after a lot of prayer & thought, I've decided to discontinue blogging here at Slavetosave. I will miss you more than you will miss me, trust me! This has been my hobby for many years so it's going to be weird not to do it any more.

But don't worry, I don't plan to leave you high and dry! The blog will continue to "exist," so you can find any past posts that you'd like to refer to. And before I go, I'm going to point you to other great sites & links that will help you continue to coupon the way you'd like to, even without my help. If you have any questions about specific topics, drop me an email or leave me a comment and I'll make sure I cover it!

Right now I've got plans to cover:

• where to go for Rite Aid/Walgreens deals
• where to go for Grocery Deals
• the new deal on diaper prices & Amazon Mom
• how to meal plan
  

Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to hear about. Love to you all!

Rite Aid Deals (12/18 - 12/24)

Load e-coupons to your Rite Aid card at Upromise HERE. Watch the December videos to earn money-off RAQ's for this month. Get a flu shot at Rite Aid and grab a flu booklet filled with great Rite Aid coupons.

{Learn how to shop at Rite Aid HERE.}
{ Read the Rite Aid FAQ HERE.}

{Print the Rite Aid coupon policy HERE.}

I decided to not post any Rite Aid deals until after Christmas so I can spend more time with my family on Sundays. But don't worry, I won't leave you hanging! :)

I recommend checking out Hip2Save's Rite Aid feed. Following THIS link will take you to her newest posts labeled under Rite Aid. She does a great matchup, you just have to remember that we don't always get the coupons she references. (Boo, Utah.) You can always go HERE to cross-check our Utah coupon database and see if we got the coupon you're looking for.

Happy Shopping! There are some good candy deals this week if you're still looking for stocking-stuffers! :)

Free Shipping Friday Deals

A few Free Shipping Friday Deals...

• Extra 20% off at Gap.com with code GAPCHEER today only. Free shipping with orders of $50 or more.
• Free shipping on all orders at The Disney Store.
• Free shipping plus 40% off at Lands End.
• Pottery Barn Kids has free shipping on all orders (excluding furniture) with code FREESHIP.
• Build-a-Bear has free shipping with code 97240.
• Kohl’s.com has 15% off with code STOCKING15 plus free shipping on orders of $50 or more
• Gymboree.com has free shipping plus 30% off everything.
• Crazy8.com has free shipping on orders over $50.

Free Shipping Friday & Last Day For Free Super Saver Shipping @ Amazon!

Today (12/16) is free shipping Friday! Thousands of online retailers are offering free shipping today only with guaranteed delivery by Christmas. Check out the full list HERE.

Monday (12/19) is the last day you can order from Amazon with free super-saver shipping and still have your order arrive by Christmas. So if you've got a few more things on your list to buy, skip the lines and buy them online!


I did like 90% of my shopping online this year, between black Friday & Cyber Monday and a few other sales! It's been nice not to have to be on my feet in line at the store, what with being 9 months pregnant and all! Here's what I bought recently at Amazon, for our little family & for a sub for santa family...

• Baby Buddy Closet Organizers (for baby brother)
• Fiskars Eyelet Setter (for a christmas project I've been working on...)
• Reusable Produce Bags (my MIL is giving me these for Christmas!)
• Cuisinart Immersion Blender (my MIL is giving me this too!)
• Cheerios Play Book (for The Bambina's stocking)
• Duracell Batteries (for The Bambina's toys)
• Rockstar Mickey (still cheaper than any store!)
• RCA Helicopter (Hubby asked for this)
• My Quotable Kid Journal (for me to keep track of The Bambina's sayings)
• Despicable Me DVD/Blu Ray (for The Bambina)
• Color Wonder Princess Pack (The Bambina)
• Huggies Natural Care Wipes (for Baby Brother)
• Lego Pirates of the Caribbean Wii Game (sub for santa)
• Lego Harry Potter Knight Bus (sub for santa)

$10 Target GC with $75+ Purchase (12/16 - 12/17)

Starting today (12/16) at 5:00 PM and running through tomorrow (12/17) at noon, you can get a free $10 Target gift card with any in-store purchase over $75. So if you have some Christmas purchases left to make (or just a big grocery shopping trip), you might want to plan accordingly!

Amazon Diaper Deals

Amazon diaper deals have been a little slower lately since the Amazon Mom discount was dropped to 20%, but here is a good one I see right now...

Pampers Baby Dry diapers for $36.75 when you "clip" the $1 coupon on the page and subscribe & save:

• Size 1, 276 ct ($0.13/diaper)
• Size 2, 246 ct $0.15/diaper)
• Size 3, 222 ct ($0.16/diaper)
• Size 5, 172 ct ($0.21/diaper)

Keep in mind that retail price for size 3 diapers is around $0.25+ per diaper. I try to aim for half price ($0.12/diaper), but that has been hard to hit lately. These above prices are much cheaper than Sam's & Costco, and they're shipped to your door free with no tax!

Sponsored Post: Slim-Fast's Best Tasting Shakes Ever

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Slim-Fast for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Slim-Fast recently launched its best-tasting shake ever in a convenient, on-the-go bottle! They have five delicious flavors to choose from, which make it easier than ever to lose or maintain weight.

• Creamy Milk Chocolate
• French Vanilla
• Rich Chocolate Royale
• Capuccino Delight
• Strawberries N' Cream

I was sent a coupon to try out Slim-Fast's new shakes! I bought a pack of the creamy milk chocolate flavor, and they are amazing. It tastes like drinking an indulgent treat for breakfast!  What a change from ordinary "diet food."

What I love most about Slim Fast's shakes are the great taste. I've actually been a loyal Slim-Fast drinker for years, because not only do they taste good, they are nutritious! Each shake has 10 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and 24 essential vitamins and minerals.  I keep them on hand as snacks for when I am pregnant, and I use them as bonafide meal replacements when I am trying to lose that baby weight. I love that they are so versatile and that I can still diet without feeling like I'm depriving my body of essential nutrients.

So how does the Slim-Fast 3-2-1 plan work? You simply choose 3 snacks a day, such as Slim-Fast snack bars, fruit or nuts. Then you eat or drink 2 Slim-Fast shakes or meal bars during the day (my favorites are the Creamy Chocolate shakes and the Chocolate Cookie Dough meal bars), and enjoy 1 sensible, 500-calorie meal. That's it! No fuss, no hassle, no stress. The plan makes it simple for your to plan your meals, and provides fast results (hence the name!). Plus it's flexible so you can get the structure you want and the variety you crave.

So what are your plans to lose those unwanted holiday pounds we're all about to pack on? If you don't have a plan yet, give Slim-Fast a try! It's available in the pharmacy section of drugstores and retailers nationwide (I've seen them at Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target & numerous grocery stores here in Utah). You can also check out Slim-Fast on facebook to keep up with their new products!

Rite Aid Deals (12/11 - 12/17)

Load e-coupons to your Rite Aid card at Upromise HERE. Watch the December videos to earn money-off RAQ's for this month. Get a flu shot at Rite Aid and grab a flu booklet filled with great Rite Aid coupons.

{Learn how to shop at Rite Aid HERE.}
{ Read the Rite Aid FAQ HERE.}

{Print the Rite Aid coupon policy HERE.}

I decided to not post any Rite Aid deals until after Christmas so I can spend more time with my family on Sundays. But don't worry, I won't leave you hanging! :)

I recommend checking out Hip2Save's Rite Aid feed. Following THIS link will take you to her newest posts labeled under Rite Aid. She does a great matchup, you just have to remember that we don't always get the coupons she references. (Boo, Utah.) You can always go HERE to cross-check our Utah coupon database and see if we got the coupon you're looking for.

Happy Shopping!

Cardstore Holiday Cards + Stamp 60% Off Again!

Cardstore.com is having a 60% off sale again today! When you enter code CSSAVE60 at checkout, you will get free shipping and free stamped & mailed cards. (As in, you type in your addresses and they do all the work for you!)

LINK

Your price per card gets lower and lower the higher your quantity, and I've heard rumors of people ordering 50-100 cards at a time and getting them mailed for just the cost of a stamp. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't ordered your cards yet!

10 Free Items @ Vistaprint (Including 20 Free Holiday Cards)

Vistaprint has some great deals this week. They've got 20 Holiday Cards for free (just pay shipping), as well as 10 personalized gifts for free (just pay shipping). The personalized gifts include:

• Business Cards
• Return Address Labels (my fav)
• Photo Wall Calendars
• Holiday Cards
• Holiday Photo Desk Calendars
• Holiday Postcards
• Tote Bags
• Mugs
• Rubber Stamps

Rite Aid Deals (12/4 - 12/10)

Load e-coupons to your Rite Aid card at Upromise HERE. Watch the November videos to earn money-off RAQ's for this month. Get a flu shot at Rite Aid and grab a flu booklet filled with great Rite Aid coupons.

Buy $50+ of select items and get a $10 +UP Reward.

{Learn how to shop at Rite Aid HERE.}
{ Read the Rite Aid FAQ HERE.}

{Print the Rite Aid coupon policy HERE.}

$3.99 Crest Complete Toothpaste
-$2 SCR #4
-$2 MFQ (SS 9/11)
= FREE

$2.99 Sucrets Sore Throat Lozenges, 18 ct
-$1 MFQ (SS 11/20)
-$1 RAQ (flu shot booklet)
-$2 +UP Reward (limti 1)
= $1.01 profit! (or FREE if you don't have flu shot RAQ)
*Buy $50+, get a $10 +UP Reward.

3/$2 Reese's Tree, 1.2 oz
-$1/2 Dec Video Values Coupon
= $0.33 each wyb 2
*Buy $50+, get a $10 +UP Reward.

4/$5 7-Up, A&W or Sunkist 2-liters
-$2 +UP Reward wyb 4 (limit 2)
= $0.75 each wyb 4

$4.99 Alka-Seltzer Cold, 20 ct or Alka-Seltzer 24-36 ct
-$2 MFQ (RP 10/23) (Alka-Seltzer Plus)
-$2 +UP Reward (limit 1)
= $0.99
*Buy $50+, get a $10 +UP Reward.

2/$4 Mars Holiday Miniatures or M&M's
-$1/2 MFQ (RP 11/13)
-$1 +UP Reward wyb 2 (limit 2)
= $1 each wyb 2
*Buy $50+, get a $10 +UP Reward.

$5.99 Emerald Nuts, 10-11 oz
$0.00 Emerald Nuts, 10-11 oz (BOGO)
-$1 MFQ HERE x 2
-$1 RAQ (flu shot booklet)
= $1.50 each wyb 2

$5.99 Clean & Clear Facial Cleanser
$2.99 Clean & Clear Facial Cleanser (BOGO50%)
-$2 MFQ (SS 11/20) x 2
-$2 +UP Reward wyb 2 (limit 1)
= $1.50 each wyb 2

$6.99 Aleve, 60 ct
-$2 MFQ HERE
-$3 in-ad RAQ
= $1.99
*Buy $50+, get a $10 +UP Reward.

$5.99 Schick Slim Twin Disposable Razor, 10 or 12 ct x 2
-BOGO MFQ (SS 11/6)
-$1 +UP Reward x 2 (limit 2)
= $2 each wyb 2

$15.99 Halle Berry Fragrance Gift Set
-$5 MFQ HERE
-$5 +UP Reward (limit 2)
= $5.99


Revlon Cosmetics & Tools are BOGO50% this week. Buy $20+ and get a $5 +UP Reward. Also get a $1 SCR wyb 1 (limit 2). There are $1 MFQ's in SS 10/30.
*Buy $50+, get a $10 +UP Reward.

Sponsored Post: Zenni Optical

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zenni Optical for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Zenni Optical is a new online eyeglass store that offers cheap eyeglasses that are high quality and fashionable. How do they do this? They have no middlemen, no retail overhead, and practically no advertising budget - they depend on word of mouth to spread the news. They also do not sell expensive, brand name eyewear but instead sell their own manufactured brand called ZENNI.

Zenni Optical feels that prescription eyeglasses are a health necessity for many people and they should be able to have quality, fashionable eyewear at an affordable price, so that is their goal. Sounds right up my alley!

Their eyeglasses start at just $6.95 and they offer free shipping on orders over $50. They also have a live chat feature, should you need help while ordering, and a cool frame-fit app to see how your glasses will look before you order. My favorite pair is the one shown above. And only $12.95!

Affordable glasses are important in today's economy because rising food & fuel costs are making basic living expenses harder and harder to afford. Why not save some money when buying eyewear so you can put it towards something you really need, like groceries! That's what I would do. What would you do with the extra money you could save by buying your eyeglasses from Zenni Optical?

5 Big Macs + 5 Large Fries for $13 @ Living Social

Today at Living Social you can get a booklet with 5 vouchers for a free Big Mac and 5 vouchers for a large fry at McDonald's for only $13, which is 50% off. And the vouchers never expire!

LINK

$0.10 Huggies Diapers @ Target!

The Huggies sale this week at Target just got a little sweeter! This week when you buy 3 big packs of Huggies at Target ($19.79) you get a free $10 Target gift card at checkout. Use some MFQ's and the new Target spend $50 get $10 GC coupon for a sweet deal!

$19.79 Huggies Big Pack Diapers x 3
-$2 MFQ (SS 11/20) x 3
-$2 Target Coupon HERE on 48ct or higher Huggies (limit 1 per transaction)
-$10/$50 Target coupon HERE
= $51.37 + tax out of pocket

And you will get back $20 in Target gift cards, so your net price ends up being $31.37 for three big packs of diapers. The price breakdown by size is as follows for Snug & Dry:

• Size 1 (100 ct) - $0.10/diaper
• Size 2 (92 ct) - $0.11/diaper
• Size 3 (86 ct) - $0.12/diaper
• Size 4 (74 ct) - $0.14/diaper
• Size 5 (62 ct) - $0.17/diaper

I usually aim for $0.12/diaper for size 3, although that price has been hard to hit lately and this deal hits the nail right on the head! (That is exactly half price, ladies and gentlemen.) Plus I love that we're dealing in big boxes rather than jumbo packs -- it makes it worth the effort when you're getting such a large quantity at this great price!

One More FANTASTIC Photo Card Deal

If you haven't yet ordered your photo cards for the year, here is one more great deal for you!

Cardstore.com is having a 70% off sale this week (through Friday). When you enter code BLACKFRI at checkout, you will get free shipping and free stamped & mailed cards. (As in, you type in your addresses and they do all the work for you!)

LINK

I needed just a few more cards to complete my list this year, so I just placed an order for 6 cards and typed in the addresses. The total normally would have come to $10.14 + the cost of stamps. When I used the above code, my total came to $3.04 and they'll be mailing my cards for me!

That comes to only $0.51 per card, which includes a $0.44 stamp. Yeehaw!

Your price gets lower and lower the higher your quantity as well, and I've heard rumors of people ordering 50-100 cards at a time and getting them mailed for less than the cost of the postage. Definitely worth checking out!


EDIT: It looks like they ended this promotion early! But if you're ordering today (12/1/11), you can still get 60% off and free stamps & shipping when you use code CSSAVE605 at checkout!

Rite Ad Deals (11/27 - 12/3)

Load e-coupons to your Rite Aid card at Upromise HERE. Watch the November videos to earn money-off RAQ's for this month. Get a flu shot at Rite Aid and grab a flu booklet filled with great Rite Aid coupons.

{Learn how to shop at Rite Aid HERE.}
{ Read the Rite Aid FAQ HERE.}

{Print the Rite Aid coupon policy HERE.}

$5.99 Oral-B CrossAction Power Toothbrush or 3D White Action Power Toothbrush
-$2.99 SCR #35
-$3 MFQ (P&G 11/27)
= FREE

$4.99 St. Joseph Aspirin, 120 ct
-$1 MFQ (SS 8/7, SS 9/11) or (All You Mag, August 2011)
-$4 +UP Reward (limit 1)
= FREE

$4.99 Theraflu Cold Medicines
-$3/2 MFQ (SS 9/25)
-$2 RAQ (flu shot booklet)
-$1 Dec Video Values Coupon
-$2 +UP Reward x 2 (limit 2)
= 2 FREE (or $1 each if you don't have flu shot booklet)

$0.89 Jolly Time Popcorn Singles
$0.00 Jolly Time Popcorn Singles (BOGO)
-$0.50 MFQ (SS 11/6)
= $0.20 each wyb 2

2/$1.98 Chocolate Pegged Bags
-$1 +UP Reward wyb 2 (limit 2)
= $0.49 each wyb 2

2/$5 Hershey's Holiday Kisses
-$1/2 MFQ HERE
-$1/2 Dec Video Values coupon
-$2 +UP Reward wyb 2 (limit 2)
= $0.50 each wyb 2

2/$5 Febreze Noticeables Warmer
-$2 MFQ (P&G 10/30) x 2
= $0.50 each wyb 2

2/$7 Pantene Haircare
-$3/2 MFQ (P&G 11/27)
-$2 +UP Reward wyb 2 (limit 1)
= $1 each wyb 2

2/$8 Old Spice Body Wash x 2
-BOGO MFQ (P&G 10/30)
-$1 RAQ (Flu shot booklet)
= $1.50 each wyb 2

$8.99 Zantac, 24-30 ct
-$5 MFQ HERE
-$2 +UP Reward (limit 4)
= $1.99

$5.74 Duracell Batteries, AA or AAA 8-pack, C or D 4-pack, 9-Volt 2-pack x 2
-$2.50 SCR wyb 2 (or $1 SCR wyb 1)
-$3/2 MFQ (stand-alone sheet in the paper on 11/24 - had leapfrog MFQ on back)
-$1 +UP Reward (limit 1)
= $2.49 each wyb 2

$5.97 Tide Laundry Detergent, 50 oz
-$2 MFQ (P&G 10/30)
-$1 +UP Reward (limit 2)
= $2.97
*This ends up costing less than $0.06/oz, which is WAY cheaper than most of the Amazon deals I've seen lately! I usually aim for less than $0.09/oz as my stock up price!

$9.95 Duracell Coppertop Batteries AA or AAA 24-pack
-$0.75 MFQ (P&G 10/16, P&G 10/30, P&G 11/27)
-$3 RAQ (flu shot booklet)
= $6.20

Keep your eyes out - there are some C. Booth Derma skincare items on clearance at various stores. Use the $3 in-ad RAQ and get a $2 +UP Reward for each item purchased. This makes any item less than $5 free!

Sponsored Post: American Family Insurance Stand Up For Family

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Family Insurance for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

American Family Insurance is running a new campaign that I thought was pretty cool. It's called Stand Up For Family. They hosted a Stand Up For Family comedy night with some hilarious family-friendly comedians like Bill Bellamy, Rodney Perry, Mark Viera, Tony Roberts and Donnell Rawlings.

They've got some funny videos clips from the show on their website that are all family-friendly and remind me of funny things that happened in my family life when I was young!  My favorite videos were the Street Lights and Mama Talk videos. So funny!

I remember having that "mama talk" from my mother before going into sometone else's home. If looks could kill, hers definitely could have when she warned us about jumping & running and acting like monkeys in someone else's home. She definitely scared manners into us before situations just like that! That movie definitely brought back funny memories.

I love that this is stand up comedy the whole family can enjoy. It's hard to find family-friendly fun with good moral values these days. I applaud AmFam for sticking with their family ideals and creating something fun we can all enjoy.

Go check them out!

LoveLetterings Black Friday Sale - B1G2 + Free Shipping!

LoveLetterings Black Friday sale is in full swing! Buy any 1 vinyl wall decal and get 2 free, plus free shipping! Use stackable promo codes blackfridaysale and freeship at checkout. Ends up coming to only $8.33 per decal which is a great price.

LINK

All You Magazine $0.68/issue!

Today only at Ebates (11/25/11), you can get 52% cashback on purchases made at Magazines.com! This means you can get a 1-year subscription to All You Magazine for only $9.59 ($0.80/issue), or a 2-year subscription to All You Magazine for only $16.32 ($0.68/issue).

1. Go HERE to Ebates
2. Search Magazines.com and click "shop"
3. Complete your purchase
4. Your cashback will appear in your account within a few days!

Free 8x10 Collage Print @ Walgreens (ends tonight!)

Through tonight at Walgreens.com you can get a free 8x10 collage print using code RGIFT2U at checkout. Choose in-store pickup for free shipping.

LINK

I love doing these with pictures of The Bambina every so often to hang on my fridge!