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For a limited time only, Target is offering a Target car seat trade-in event. Here’s how it works: bring in any used car seat to a participating Target store between now and September 13th and you’ll receive a 20% discount good for a new one!
Use your 20% off coupon for a new car seat, stroller, or other baby gear.
For more details on how this program works and to find a participating store near you, head to Target’s website.
Want more Target deals? Go HERE!
We’ve got your Fred Meyer coupon matchups 9/4 – 9/10!
The new Fred Meyer ad starts Wednesday, September 4th and runs through Tuesday, September 10th. As always, make sure to check out Fred Meyer’s e-coupons before heading out!
You might wish to check out my Ultimate Fred Meyer Shopping Guide to make sure you’re making the most of your Fred Meyer shopping trips, too.
Please note that every Wednesday through September 11th is Teacher Appreciation Wednesday in which teachers can take an extra 10% off in-store purchases with valid school ID.
As usual, my favorite deals have been highlighted in red.
Oscar Mayer Lunchables
$0.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Hot Wheels Halloween Car
$1 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
General Mills Giant Size Cereal, 20-29 oz
Nature Valley or Fiber One Bars, 10-24 ct
Mott’s Fruit Snacks, 40 ct
$1.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Plink Garbage Disposable Freshener & Cleaner, 20 ct
$4.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Frito-Lay Multipack Snacks, 28 ct
$6.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Sparkling Ice, 12 pk
$6.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Friday Freebie: Chobani Greek Yogurt with Nut Butter on the Bottom
Use digital coupon
**Load on Friday, 9/6 and redeem by 9/22.
Washington Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines
$0.99/lb
Del Monte Fruit Cups
$1
Organic Zucchini Squash
$1.29/lb
Large Northwest Honeycrisp Apples
$1.78/lb
Organic Gala Apples
$1.99/lb
Organic Yellow Peaches or Nectarines
$1.99/lb
Simple Truth Organic Mini Sweet Peppers
$2.99
Kroger, Dole, Taylor Farms or Eat Smart Salad Kits
$3
Wondering where to find cheap greeting cards? Read on – you might be surprised!
I know that greeting cards have fallen out of vogue ever since the dawn of the Internet – especially with social media and being able to wish someone a happy birthday on their Facebook page. But you guys…you have to admit that it is still SO much fun to get a card in the mail, right?
But before you head to your default store (read: Target) to get your greeting cards to send out or give at the next shower you’re invited to, may I suggest an alternative? DOLLAR TREE.
Dollar Tree has a wide selection of cheap greeting cards available for all different occasions, priced as low as 2 for $1! They even carry Hallmark greeting cards! I like to keep a running list of cards I need to buy and then I make a run to Dollar Tree every other month or so and stock up.
Available Hallmark greeting cards include the following brands:
Select stores also carry other Hallmark cards:
Right now Dollar Tree is celebrating their 1-year anniversary of carrying Hallmark greeting cards by hosting a sweepstakes. Enter through 9/7/19 for a chance to win one of 20 prizes. The prize includes a gift box containing:
Enter HERE!
Besides shopping in-store, you can also browse Dollar Tree’s selection of greeting cards online.
PS – Love the Dollar Tree? You’ll want to read these posts:
Give your preschoolers a fun learning experience with the ABCmouse Labor Day Sale!
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.
Through TODAY ONLY (Monday, September 2nd), ABCmouse is offering an annual subscription for just $45 – $3.75/month! This ABCmouse Labor Day Sale is over 60% off their normal price! It’s 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. However, 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!
Don’t forget to browse our other Online Deals!
It can be hard to spend money on yourself, especially when you have other people (children, spouse, etc.) to shop for. I don’t know why it’s so easy for me to spend $60 on school shoes for my kids, but spending $60 on a haircut for myself is much more difficult.
One way I treat myself is by using free gift cards – and yes, I’m able to get free gift cards to big name retailers, too! It’s a mind trick, I guess, but knowing that I got the gift cards I’m spending for free makes it easier to buy something for myself.
Whether you’re looking for gift cards for yourself, to save up for the holiday shopping season, or just to stock up for a rainy day, here are my favorite – legit! – ways to get free gift cards.
Swagbucks is my absolute favorite way to get free gift cards because it’s so easy to use and it doesn’t take long for Swagbucks to rack up in your account.
The easiest way to earn Swagbucks is by going through Swagbucks first to do your online shopping, then shop as normal. You’ll earn a certain number of Swagbucks per dollar spent, depending on the retailer (it can also vary by day).
You can also earn Swagbucks by watching videos, signing up for special offers (including FREE ones), and more.
Cash out your Swagbucks for PayPal cash or all sorts of free gift cards. Gift cards are available at a variety of price points starting as low as $3! I typically choose to get an Amazon gift card, but that’s just one of many that Swagbucks offers.
Right now you can get a 1000 SB bonus ($10 value) when you sign up for Swagbucks! (Be sure to read the fine print if you’re interested in this offer.)
If you’re a PC user, you can sign up for Microsoft Rewards to earn points when you complete a variety of activities on your computer. There’s a daily set of short quizzes and trivia, or you can watch videos, rent movies, search through Bing, and more to earn points.
Once you’ve earned enough points, you can cash them out for rewards including free gift cards for Xbox, Microsoft, Dunkin’ Donuts, Target, and more.
InboxDollars is an online rewards club that pays you for completing activities. You’ll pile up cash in your account when you complete offers, take surveys, play games, watch videos, or even just read emails.
Each activity is worth a certain amount of money and you can cash out when your account reaches $30. Payment options include free e-gift cards as well as PayPal or check.
Right now you can get a $5 bonus when you sign up for InboxDollars!
Did you know your grocery receipts can earn you free gift cards or cash? Two of my favorite apps are simple to use and allow you to quickly earn cash back on food – something we all need!
Ibotta
Ibotta gives you cash back for grocery shopping and online shopping.
For in-store grocery shopping, you’ll need to browse the app for offers you want to buy, then upload a photo of your receipt. Depending on where you shop, you may be able to link your store loyalty cards to your Ibotta account to skip the receipt scanning step.
Ibotta also offers cash back at online retailers, restaurants, pharmacies, and more.
Once your cash back accumulates to $20, you can select a free gift card of your choice or have the money sent to your PayPal or Venmo account.
Fetch Rewards
Put the kids to work scanning your grocery receipts with Fetch Rewards. Fetch Rewards keeps tabs on 250+ participating brands and will give you points every time you buy any item from those brands.
You can also link your account to select online retailers (Amazon, Target, etc.) to earn Fetch Points. Once you’ve earned enough points, redeem them on free gift cards.
Right now you can earn 2,000 Fetch Points ($2) when you use the code MABJ7 at signup and complete one receipt.
Rakuten rewards you when you sign up as well as on future purchases. First, get a free $10 Walmart gift card when you sign up for Rakuten. (Restrictions apply.)
Plus, you’ll rack up cash back in your account by earning a percentage back for every dollar you spend at a HUGE number of retailers.
They give cash back not only for online shopping, but also for in-store shopping when you link an eligible card to your account. This way you don’t even have to keep track of which stores are offering cash back; just shop and earn!
Rakuten also has one of the lowest cash back thresholds – it’s just $5.01 or greater and it comes in the form of a Big Fat Check which you can request each quarter.
Honey is a popular Chrome extension and app that automatically finds promo codes for you from its huge database. It also keeps tabs on free shipping thresholds and lets you check out at many retailers from a single cart.
If you’re an online shopper, Honey is a must-have. You can create a Droplist to keep tabs on prices of items you’re dying to buy, and Honey will also alert you to sign up bonuses and top deals at big retailers.
Besides saving with their coupon codes, you’ll also earn a percentage back in Gold when you shop through the extension or app. Once you reach 1,000 Gold ($10), grab your free gift card from a variety of popular retailers.
Love to shop? Get your “kicks” through Shopkick. This app rewards you for shopping both in-store and online. You can earn points (“kicks”) just for walking into popular stores or browsing around and scanning product barcodes. You don’t even need to buy anything! But if you do, you can scan your receipt to earn kicks that way.
Shopkick will also give you kicks when you shop through the app or link your eligible payment card.
If you have a little extra time to kill in a store, Shopkick is a fun app for just walking around and browsing (or to keep those kids busy!).
Use your kicks to cash out for free gift cards when you reach 500 or more, depending on the gift card option you choose.
MyPoints rewards you with a free $10 Amazon or Visa gift card when you sign up. Just be sure to spend $20 or more through the MyPoints site or MyPoints emails within your first 30 days of membership.
But that’s not all…MyPoints also offers points for shopping online, completing surveys, watching videos, playing games, and more. They’ve been around since 1996 (did the Internet even exist back then?).
Besides the ways mentioned above, you can also earn points toward free gift cards by… buying gift cards! Yup, they have a MyGiftCardsPlus program that offers a percentage back in points for different popular gift cards that you buy.
Once you’ve earned enough points, you can cash out for free gift cards valued as low as $3 from over 80 different retailers.
GrabPoints gives you points for completing simple online activities, including just downloading apps!
You can cash out quickly for free gift cards starting as low as $3.
Companies want to know your opinion, and they’ll reward you for it! These three companies offer points that can be redeemed for free gift cards or cash.
Survey Junkie
Share your opinion with Survey Junkie by spending a few minutes answering questions. You’ll be matched with a variety of surveys, depending on your profile, and will soon see your points pile up!
Cash out for free gift cards or via PayPal once you reach 1,000 points ($10 value).
InstaGC
InstaGC gives you instant gift cards for completing surveys, watching videos, and shopping online.
You’ll receive points for each activity. Points can be redeemed for free gift cards or PayPal, and they have a huge number of available options for as low as $1. There’s no wait – you’ll get your gift card codes instantly.
PrizeRebel
If you’ve got some time to answer online surveys, PrizeRebel wants to hear what you have to say. Earn points for surveys as well as signing up for offers and watching videos.
Once you’ve earned enough points, cash them out for free gift cards from over 100 big name brands or PayPal.
You’re already saving when you buy discounted gift cards from Gift Card Granny, but did you know that you can also earn cash back for it?
Through Granny Cash Back Rewards, you can earn cash back when you buy discounted gift cards from select retailers. You can also earn by signing up, subscribing to select newsletters, downloading the app, and more. This cash back can be redeemed for free gift cards once you hit the $5 threshold.
One easy way to get free gift cards (in this case, Amazon) while also decluttering your space is through Amazon Trade-In. Go through your Amazon Devices, electronics, books, video games, and more to see what you’re no longer using. Then, start the trade-in process on Amazon to see what you’ll get for your eligible items.
You’ll need to unlock or deregister your specific devices, and then send them in to Amazon using a free pre-paid shipping label. Once Amazon processes and accepts your trade-in, you’ll see the amount earned in your when viewing your Amazon gift card balance.
If for some reason Amazon doesn’t accept your trade-in item, they’ll send it back to you at no cost to you.
This strategy might be a “duh,” but if you want free gift cards, why not just ask for them as gifts?
I exchange gifts with my siblings each holiday season. When we send out our wish lists to each other, each one of us usually includes two or three gift cards we would love to get. I personally request Starbucks gift cards as it’s a fun way to indulge in one of my favorite treats without having to spend my own money. (Thanks, siblings!)
Some people are uncomfortable giving gift cards, but if you actually ask for them, that will help the giver feel better about it. Say you’re saving up for a larger purchase (like a new television, couch, cookware set, etc.). Consider asking for gift cards toward that bigger purchase and let the giver know what you’re planning to use it for.
There are lots of different legit and EASY ways to earn free gift cards for your next shopping spree. Many of these need very little effort and time commitment. Try one or more of these methods out and see how it goes!
Have you earned any free gift cards with any of these methods? Please comment below to share your experience!
Get the scoop on all the best Washington State Fair Discounts 2019, including ways to save on admission, concert tickets, rides, and more!
It’s hard to believe, but summer is rapidly coming to an end and it’s almost time for the Washington State Fair to start (formerly and most commonly known at the Puyallup Fair). The dates of the Fair this year are Friday, August 30th through Sunday, September 22nd. Please note that while the dates of the Fair have been extended, it will now be closed on Tuesdays as well as September 4th. As usual, I like giving you a good heads up about discounts and other ways to save so you can plan in advance.
First, here’s the regular pricing for 2019 admission: adults $14; children 6-12 $11; seniors 62+ $12; children 5 & under FREE. In case you’re curious, the regular admission is unchanged from 2018. The students and senior pricing jumped $1 per ticket from 2018.
One other noteworthy change: the student ticket used to cover children ages 6-18; now it only covers children ages 6-12. Ages 13 and up now need to use an “adult” ticket.
Now, how to knock that price down a bit:
Starbucks Happy Hour August 2019 is here!
Grab a friend and head to Starbucks tomorrow (Thursday, August 29th) after 3 pm for BOGO grande or larger handcrafted beverages! Check the Starbucks app to redeem the offer.
If you need ideas on what to order, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back! This year Starbucks is also introducing the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew – seriously smooth coffee sweetened with vanilla and topped with pumpkin-infused, creamy cold foam for a hint of fall in every sip. Mmmm!
Check out our other Food and Drink deals to grab more cheapies or freebies!
We’ve got your Fred Meyer coupon matchups 8/28 – 9/3!
The new Fred Meyer ad starts Wednesday, August 28th and runs through Tuesday, September 3rd. As always, make sure to check out Fred Meyer’s e-coupons before heading out!
You might wish to check out my Ultimate Fred Meyer Shopping Guide to make sure you’re making the most of your Fred Meyer shopping trips, too.
Senior Discount Day is Tuesday, September 3rd. Shoppers ages 55+ can clip the in-ad coupon to save an extra 10% on private brand groceries, clothes and shoes, most electronics, home and garden, toys and sporting goods, and Fred Meyer Jewelers. More details HERE.
Please note that every Wednesday through September 11th is Teacher Appreciation Wednesday in which teachers can take an extra 10% off in-store purchases with valid school ID.
As usual, my favorite deals have been highlighted in red.
Frank’s RedHot Sauce, 12 oz
$0.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
French’s Mustard, 20 oz
$0.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Kroger Facial Cleansing Wipes, 25-30 ct
$0.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Mio Water Enhancer
$0.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Kraft American Cheese Singles
$1.49 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Ball Park Beef Hot Dogs
$1.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Farmland Bacon, 16 oz
$2.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Tyson Chicken or Any’tizers
$3.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Pudding Cake
$4.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Kingsford Original Charcoal, 16 lb or Matchlight Charcoal, 12 lb
$5.99 with digital coupon (use up to 5x in a single transaction)
Friday Freebie: Kroger Greek Single Serve Yogurt
Use digital coupon
**Load on Friday, 8/30 and redeem by 9/15.
Secret Life of Pets 2 DVD ($19.99), Blu-ray ($24.99), or 4K ($27.99)
**Get FREE Kashi by Kids Super Food Bites and Skippy Peanut Butter Bites with purchase through 9/10.
Earn 1 Extra Fuel Point for Every Dollar You Spend
Use digital coupon
**Valid every Thursday – Sunday through 9/1.
Bloom Haus Dozen Roses
$6
Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes
$0.99/lb
Organic Zucchini Squash
$1.49/lb
Organic Black or Red Plums
$1.99/lb
Organic Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes
$1.99/lb
Blueberries, 18 oz
$2.99
Now that my older kids are, well, a little older (10 and 8), they’re heading out to play more often with the neighbor kids. I’m 100% fine with this as I have plenty of fond memories playing with my neighbor friends and the kids who lived a couple blocks away.
However, I do like to have an idea of where my kids are and when they’ll be back, so I make them wear watches and come home at a specific time.
My 8-year-old has been BEGGING for a phone (hate it to break it to ya, sister, but it ain’t happenin’), but I like the idea of this Relay Screenless Phone/Walkie Talkie & GPS Tracker as an alternative. It’s currently available at Target.com for just $29.99, which is $20 off!
This device operates like a walkie/talkie allowing your kids to push the button to talk, and you use the Relay app on your mobile device to respond. It has nationwide 4G LTE coverage and integrated GPS location tracking.
Please note that you will need to sign up for Relay service to be able to use this device. The cost is $9.99/month per device, but no contract is required.
Head to Target.com to check it out!
This upcoming weekend, August 31 & September 1, Bass Pro Shops will be offering up a special Labor Day Festival. This free in-store event includes a number of family-fun activities and prizes.
Here’s some of what’s happening:
Saturday events run from 12 – 5 pm and Sunday events run from 12 – 4 pm.
Head to BassPro.com for more details.
Check out more freebies HERE!