AncestryDNA: $69 Tests to Celebrate Family History Month (through 10/21)

10/15/18

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Through October 21st only, Ancestry.com is celebrating Family History Month by offering their popular DNA test for just $69! This would be a great opportunity to get yours tested if you missed the sale they were having during the holidays! This is the lowest price we’ve seen from Ancestry in 2018. (There was one other sale we reported that matched this price.) Even better, if you opt to purchase 3 or more kits, you’ll save an extra 15% on your entire order; making each kit just $50.19.

AncestryDNA can estimate your origins from more than 350 regions around the world. From discovering your ethnicity to connecting with distant relatives, this is a great way to uncover the people, places, and stories in your unique heritage.

Here’s a little bit more about the test:

Once you place your order, you’ll receive the kit within a few days.
Provide a saliva sample using the easy instructions and mail back using the pre-paid return mailer. (There are no additional costs beyond the original $59.)
Your DNA is processed at the lab, and you’ll receive an email with the results when it’s ready (typically within 6-8 weeks).

Shipping adds $9.95 for the first kit, $4.95 for each kit thereafter.View Post

Taking Care of Small Things: Cleaning a Cluttered Counter

10/15/18

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For the month of October, we’re tackling all those little projects that never seem to make it to your to do list in a series I’m called Taking Care of Small Things. Think of this as pretty much the opposite of a big fall clean. The idea is carving out time for tasks that should take you an hour or less, in hopes that you’ll save big time or money down the road!

Here are some of the tasks we’ve tackled so far:

Organized our keys (and made spares, if necessary)
Made a list of our family’s favorite dinners (to help with meal planning)
Updated first aid supplies
Updated the spice pantry

Today’s task is another small item, but I guarantee you’ll feel oh-so-good after it’s done. You’re going to clean off one space in your home that’s cluttered. This might be a coffee table, entertainment center, or the top of the piano. If you don’t have a cluttered counter, you could alternately tackle a single drawer or other small area of your home that drives you bonkers. I decided to focus on this one particularly horrifying kitchen counter. Behold:

Please oh please tell me I’m not the only one that has a space like this! This counter is just inside my kitchen and it tends to be where everyone likes to set their stuff in a hurry. As you can tell, it hasn’t been cleaned in any too long. Even when I’m cleaning the kitchen, I usually don’t have the energy to bother with it. So today, I decided to give my time and attention to this little cluttery counter.

Let’s observe a few of the random items I came across in cleaning it, shall we?

A piece of a barrel we got from the Budweiser brewery tour in St. Louis last summer. Cool souvenir! But where does it go? No clue. That’s how it ended up on this counter.View Post

Eastside Community Center (Tacoma) Grand Opening 10/20: Free Admission

10/15/18

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Tacoma is celebrating the Grand Opening of a new community center this Saturday, October 20th! The Eastside Community Center is located at 1721 E 56th St on the campus of First Creek Middle School in Tacoma.

Here’s what you need to know:

Ribbon cutting and opening ceremony begins at 10:30 am, but you can show up a little earlier (10 am) for the Eastside Families Parade.
After the ribbon cutting, there will be musical performances as well as food, swimming, art experiences, fun fitness demos, a time capsule dedication, and more!
Admission is FREE for any/all of these events – whether you want to be there for the dedication ceremony or just swim and play.
There’s also a free movie (Howl’s Moving Castle, rated PG) and open gym from 6 – 8 pm.

For more information about the Grand Opening, please see MetroParks.org.

Shop Goodwill for your Halloween Costume (Plus, $50 Gift Card Giveaway!)

10/15/18

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If you are looking for a great Halloween costume for yourself or your kids this year, I want you to consider shopping Goodwill! Believe it or not, it’s a fantastic source of unique, budget-friendly costumes.

I recently attended a Halloween-themed event at the 38th street Goodwill store in Tacoma to learn more.

The awesome part about Goodwill is that they have so many resources to help you put together a great look, including costume experts. Some of these people are really, really into costumes and cosplay! They had a number of them on hand to help us bloggers and influencers learn more about what Goodwill has to offer.View Post

ABCmouse: Kids’ Online Learning Program Just $3.75/Month

10/15/18

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As a former teacher and now a parent, I’m often on the lookout for learning experiences for my kiddos (bonus if they’re fun). A while ago I signed up for ABCmouse to give my younger ones some guided learning experiences with reading, math, puzzles, and more.

Now through October 22nd, ABCmouse is offering an annual subscription for just $45 – $3.75/month! This is over 60% off their normal price and a great deal to grab if you’ve been thinking about signing your kiddos up for this service.

ABCmouse is an award-winning early learning academy for ages 2-8 that places thousands of learning activities right at the fingertips of young children. Each level is mapped out to align with what children learn in school, but you and your kids can also skip around the website to customize your own learning.

There are more than 8,500 activities spread across ten different levels, covering content from preschool all the way through second grade. They’re also regularly adding new games, lessons and activities to keep the content fresh.

Head to ABCmouse to check it out!

Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut on Oct. 31st!

10/15/18

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On October 31st, come in costume to any participating U.S. Krispy Kreme shop and you’ll get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut of your choice!

This is a great opportunity to try the new Monster Batter or Trick or Treat doughnut!

Amazon: 30-Count Nabisco Variety Pack Cookies Just $6.63 (22¢ Per 2-Pack)

10/15/18

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Amazon has this 30-count box of Nabisco Sweet Treats packaged cookies for just $6.63 when you choose Subscribe & Save. That’s just 22¢ per 2-pack of cookies, and over 50% off the regular price!

These cookie packs are perfect for school lunches, loot bags, or even to hand out to trick or treaters!

By choosing Subscribe & Save, you’re receiving an extra 5% discount and free shipping in exchange for agreeing to receive future shipments of that same item at the interval you designate. You can easily change or cancel future orders from your Amazon account without further obligation or hassle.

Remember that if you subscribe to 5 or more items in a single month, you’ll receive 15% off instead of 5%, which makes these deals even better! If you need help finding more Subscribe & Save items to add to your monthly subscription, be sure to check out our huge roundup of the Best Amazon Subscribe & Save Deals – updated weekly.

Best Amazon Subscribe & Save Deals: AXE Body Wash, Bai, Kleenex + More!

10/14/18

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Best Amazon Subscribe and Save Deals

This feature here at The Coupon Project rounds up the best Amazon Subscribe and Save deals from their gigantic list of eligible Subscribe and Save items. We’ll keep this list updated at least once a week, but you can find the deals at any time by clicking the “Browse the Top Amazon Deals” button in the sidebar.

Highlights This Week

The latest of the best Amazon Subscribe and Save deals include Axe men’s body wash, Bai Brasilia Blueberry, Kleenex Lotion facial tissues, and more. New deals this week are highlighted in yellow.

For an overview on how Amazon Subscribe and Save works, read my post on How to Maximize Your Savings with Amazon Subscribe and Save.

Please note: Amazon’s prices and coupons are constantly changing, so the products and prices you see listed here may not last. We’ll update this post at least once a week as well as give you the heads up on popular deals that may sell out quickly.

Don’t forget! You’ll save 15% instead of the usual 5% when you receive 5 or more subscriptions on your monthly delivery day. Some of the deals listed here would work well as cheap Subscribe and Save “fillers” to help maximize your savings.

To make your life a little easier, we’ve created bookmarks within the post so you can jump directly to your choice of category instead of having to scroll through the entire list. Enjoy!

Top Amazon Subscribe and Save Coupons
Baby Products
Beauty & Personal Care
Grocery & Gourmet Food
Health Care
Household Supplies
Pet Supplies

Besides the best deals we’ve highlighted below, you can also find all Amazon Subscribe and Save eligible items here.

Last updated: October 14th, 2018

Top Amazon Subscribe and Save Coupons

Many of the deals in this list use clippable coupons to help you save even more on top of the 5-15% Amazon Subscribe and Save discount! Here are some of the best Amazon Subscribe and Save coupons we’re seeing lately:

We’ve also highlighted individual coupons within the categories below.

Baby Products – Best Amazon Subscribe and Save Deals

Diapering

HUGGIES LITTLE MOVERS Diapers, Size 4 (22-37 lb.), 152 Ct. (Packaging May Vary), Baby Diapers for Active Babies for $34.67 ($29.19 with 5+ subscriptions and Amazon Family) – as low as $0.19/diaper {other sizes available}

Pampers Easy Ups Training Pants Pull On Disposable Diapers for Boys, Size 4 (2T-3T), 140 Count, ONE MONTH SUPPLY for $35.27 after coupon ($28.91 with 5+ subscriptions and Amazon Family) – as low as $0.21 each {other sizes available}
Save $5 on Pampers Easy Ups with this clippable coupon.

Pampers Sensitive Water-Based Baby Wipes 9X Refill Packs, 576 Count (Pack May Vary) for $12.86 after coupon ($11.40 with 5+ subscriptions) – as low as $0.02/wipe
Save $1 on Pampers wipes with this clippable coupon.

Feeding

Earth’s Best Organic Sunny Days Snack 8-Count 6-Pack in Apple for $16.09 after coupon ($13.07 with 5+ subscriptions and Amazon Family) – as low as $2.18/box

Happy Tot Organic Stage 4 Super Foods Variety Pack, 4.22 Ounce Pouch (Pack of 16) Green Beans Pear & Pea, Sweet Potato Apple Carrot & Cinnamon, Apple & Butternut Squash, Spinach Mango & Pear for $19.08 after coupon ($15.26 with 5+ subscriptions and Amazon Family) – as low as $0.95/pouch

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Kids’ & Pets’ Halloween Costumes and Accessories: $1.80 and up on Amazon!

10/13/18

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Are you still in need of a great kids’ costume or two for Halloween? You might want to check out Amazon today (Saturday, 10/13), because they have lots of great kids’ and pets’ costumes and accessories on sale with prices starting at just $1.80!

Here are a few I’m spotting right now:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Child’s Kylo Ren Costume, Large: $14.13

Rubie’s Big Girls’ Minion Costume: $11.37+

Rubie’s DC Comics Wonder Woman Pet Costume: $10.56

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20 Princess Costumes Under $20

10/13/18

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20 Princess Costumes Under $20

Does your little one want to be a princess for Halloween this year? (Or any other time of year, really!) Considering this is always a popular Halloween costume, I wanted to share with you these 20 princess costumes, all currently priced under $20 at Amazon. These all get solid reviews, too!

Most of these items ship free with an Amazon Prime account – if you’d like, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime to get this benefit. Enjoy!