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!