ThriftyGrl's Ultimate Weekend Guide

What are you doing this weekend?
Check out ThriftyGrl's Ultimate Weekend Guide - your source for all of the fun events, sales, and freebies going on this weekend!  

(Interested in a particular event or coupon?  Click on it's title to get more info!)

Free Events:

• Celebrate Spring with FREE Rita's Italian Ice on Saturday!
• TONS of FREE food offers at Earth Fare!
• Williams-Sonoma Classes and Product Demonstrations
• Friday:  Favorite Flavors of Spring
• Saturday:  Simple Springtime Desserts
• Sunday:  Tech Class - Baking Series: Cakes & Cupcakes
• Michael's Classes:
• Saturday 1pm - 3pm: 1pm - pm: Michael's Birthday Bash!
• Sunday 1pm - 3pm: Make it and take it: Easter Egg (*Supplies cost $4.19 for medium eggs or $5.99 for large eggs)
• Home Depot Adult Workshops:  3 different classes on Saturday!
• Want to get in to the Raleigh World Festival (April 24th) for FREE (and have a GREAT time)?  Click here for info on volunteering!
• *Don't forget to sign up for the next Do-It-Herself Home Depot Workshop!  Click here for more info!

Deals on eating out:

• On the Border: Endless enchiladas for $7.99!
• Red Robin: Prime Chophouse Burger & bottomless fries or Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad for $5.99!
• Qdoba:  Kid’s eat free on Saturday!
• Long John Silvers:  FREE Crispy Breaded Fish
• Smoothie King:  BOGO FREE (NC residents - Olde Raleigh Village location)
• FREE Bloomin' Onion for veterans and active military during month of March at Ouback!

Deals at the mall/stores:

• Bath & Body Work's: Deals, sales, and THREE FREEBIES!
• Bath & Body Works:  20% off your entire purchase!
• Bath & Body Works:  Free PocketBac w/ $10 purchase
• Michael's:  40% off any one regular item coupon (valid Sunday, 3/21 - Saturday 3/27)
• 30% off your ENTIRE purchase at Old Navy, Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic, and Banana Republic Factory Outlet stores
• Old Navy Coupons                 
• Harbor Freight Coupons  (including one for a FREE flashlight and another for 20% off any single item!)
• Victoria's Secret:  FREE tank top for Pink Nation members!
• Light Years (NC residents):  Coupons for 15% and 20% off any one item!

Online deals:

• Entertainment Book deal: $17.50, free shipping, and 750 MyPoints!
• Free shipping and surcharges on all umbrellas and outdoor furniture at WorldMarket.com

*Also, don't forget to enter eShakti's "Who is the eShakti Woman?" contest (click here to enter)!  It only takes 25 words of your time and the grand prize is $250!  Plus, remember that EVERY ONE THAT ENTERS GETS A $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!  Now that's a win-win situation! : )   And while you are at it, click here to head on over to Macy's new Fashion Directior Challenge to enter to win $500 (each day!)


Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!! : )

FREE tank top from Victoria's Secret!

Attention Victoria's Secret Pink Nation members!  Be sure to log in to your Pink Nation accounts soon - Victoria's Secret is celebrating having over 1 million Pink Nation members and giving you a FREE Limited Edition Tank (with any pink purchase)!

Click here to visit their website, log into your account, and print your coupon now!

*Note:  Coupon valid March 17 - March 23 (while supplies last).  Must bring coupon and photo ID to redeem

Bath & Body Works: Get 20% off your ENTIRE purchase!

From now until Sunday, Bath & Body Works is offering a coupon for 20% off your ENTIRE purchase!  Click here to print your coupon now!

Shopping online?  Use code SPRING20 to get the discount!

New Michael's coupon

Michael's has released a new 40% off any one regular price item coupon (valid Sunday, March 21 - Saturday, March 27).  Click here to print yours!

*Note:  See coupon for exclusions.

Earth Fare - FREE cheese, events, kids meals, a FREE pantry makeover, and MORE!?!

I have recently been turned on to Earth Fare - a supermarket that's all about healthy eating.  I came across a coupon for free cheese (we'll get to that in a minute) and decided to join their mailing list.  Boy, should I have done this a long time ago! 

Free pantry makeover:  When you sign up with them, Earth Fare offers you a FREE, one time pantry makeover!  Basically what this means is that you take the unhealthy food items in your pantry (like peanut butter, soda, cereal, salad dressing, jelly, etc.) in to them and they will replace them with healthy versions for absolutely FREE!!! I am still in awe of this awesome deal!  What an amazing opportunity to turn your eating habits around - and for FREE!  Way to go Earth Fare!!

Locations/Events:  Earth Fare stores are located in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.  If you are interested in joining their email list (and getting your FREE pantry makeover), click here!  (*Note:  To sign up, scoll all the way down to the bottom of their website and enter your email address in the bottom right hand corner.)  Also be sure to check out their Community Events calendar, where you will find all sorts of great events for free (and some with a fee). 

Family Dinner Night:  Earth Fare is dedicated to providing healthy, affordable foods to everyone, educating people on healthy eating, and fighting childhood obesity.  In doing so, they offer the following deal:  every Thursday from 4pm - 8pm kids eat FREE (with the purchase of an adult meal, valued at $5 or more).  Click here for more info and to get your coupons for your FREE kids meals!  Seriously, what a great supermarket!

Boot Challenge:  Each week, Earth Fare has a Boot Challenge, where they ask you to look at the ingredients of two items and then choose which item you would give the boot to.  After choosing, they give you a coupon that allows you to exchange your old, unhealthy food for a healthier version. (This week they are exchanging Kraft Macaroni Cheese for Earth Fare Organic Macaroni & Cheese.)  Click here to take the challenge and get your coupon!

Free Cheese:  As if that wasn't enough, let talk about the FREE cheese offer!  Right now Earth Fare has a coupon for FREE Irish Cheese!  You get a FREE 7 oz Kerrygold Irish Cheese (choose from parchment wrapped Blarney cheese, Irish Aged cheddar, or Dubliner, with any purchase - not including gift cards, wine, or beer.  Coupon valid 3/17 - 3/23).  What a great coupon : )  Click here to get yours!!

What else can you find on their website?  How about asking what you can't find?!  They have healthy recipes, health tips (basic tips to baby tips), dietary help (for gluten free, dairy free, vegan/vegetarian, and weight managment), and so much more!  I also love, love, love that they support local growers!

Honestly, I started out with the intention of just listing the free cheese coupon, but the more I learn about Earth Fare, the more I love!  I think this may just be my new favorite place to shop!!

Staples: Sneak peek at their upcoming deals + 15% off coupon!!

Staples has released a sneak peek of their upcoming deals for Sunday, March 21 - Saturday, March 27.  Here is what you can look forward to:

• Scandisk 4GB USB Flash Drive, Regularly $29.99: - On sale for $14.99 - $10 Staples giftcard = $4.99!  (Limit 1 per household)
• Staples 8GB USB Flash Drive, Regularly $29.99:  On sale for $19.99
• Omnitech 8-sheet cross-cut shredder, Regularly $59.99:  On sale for $19.99
• Sony CD-R media (100 count), Regulary $42.98; On sale for $15.98
• Be sure to check out the coupons on page 8 of the ad for the following deals:
• Staples CD/DVD envelopes (50 pack):  $2 with coupon
• Quartet 8 1/2" x 11" magnetic dry erase board:  $2 with coupon
• Pilot FriXion gel stick pens, black and assorted 3/packs:  $3 with coupon
• M by Staples embossed monogram cards (with envelopes, 20 pack):  $5 with coupon
• M by Staples designer notecards (10 pack):  $5 with coupon
• Also don't forget that they are offering 20% (instead of the usual 10%) back when you purchase $39 in HP ink!

Last but not least - don't forget ThriftyGuy's great find:  A coupon for 15% off ANY in-store purchase (exp. 3/23/10)!  Click here to print yours now!

**Coupon fine print:  Not valid on any desktop or laptop computers, netbooks, custom printing orders placed online, promotional products, Bose products, Apple products, gift cards, phone cards, postage stamps, prior purchases or Staples Industrial purchases

Click here to view their upcoming ad.

Get your Groupon on...

I will shamefully admit that when Groupon first came out, I kind of passed it by.  I didn't really give the concept enough thought and figured it wasn't worth my time.  Boy was I wrong (sorry Groupon!) 

Friends at work were talking about it recently, so I decided to give it another chance.  Now I am completely hooked.  What is Groupon, you might ask?  Here it is, in their words:

"1.Each day we feature something cool to do at an unbeatable price.

2.You only get it if enough people join that day… so invite your friends!

3.Check back the next day for another awesome Groupon!"

The part that originally made me skeptical was #2 - "You only get it if enough people join that day… so invite your friends!"  I thought, "What deal is so great that you have to have enough people?  Then I checked it out and finally understood.  We'll take my purchase the other day for our example.
 
I went to Groupon's website and happened to see that they were offering an AWESOME deal on a car wash - a service that would not only wash the outside of my car, but clean the inside completely for a mere $15 bucks!  (That's the price you pay for just a mediocre wash at some places!)  The normal price was $30, so the deal saved you $15.  I immediately bought one for myself and ThriftyGuy.  They only charge you for the deal if enough people sign up (which enough people did - this was a phenomenal deal!!)  And by the way - my car looks great!!! : )
 
The next day was a deal for a local pizza place - they were offering $30 worth of pizza for $15.  That is a great deal - think of how far that deal will stretch!!
 
My overall advice?  Sign up for Groupon to get emails about daily deals going on in your area.  That way you won't miss out on some great savings!!
 
Click here to subscribe!!

Attention NC residents - Light Years coupons!!!

This one is for NC residents...

Are you a fan of Light Years?  I first discovered it when a bunch of us where looking around The Streets at Southpoint before a dinner meeting.  Let me tell you - it was love at first site!  Light Years specializes in beautiful, handmade jewelry and also boasts a store full of accessories, gifts, crafts, home accessories - you name it!  They have some of the most unique items, all at great prices!  And I must say that some of their products are labeled with such humor that we spent a good while laughing like a bunch of crazy people - we had so much fun!

Light Years recently moved to Cameron Village, and to celebrate sent out the following coupons:

• Take 20% off ANY one item at our NEW Cameron Village location (exp. 3/31/10)
• Take 15% off ANY one item at ANY of our 3 store locations (exp. 3/31/10)
• *Note:  Limit one coupon per customer

I highly recommend checking it off if you have never been!  Click here to print your coupons!

Click here to visit their website for directions and more info. 

This just in: Harris Teeter Triple Coupons are back next week!!

Harris Teeter fans get ready - it's baaaaaaaaaacccccccckkkkk!!!!! 

Triple coupons have been confirmed for next week (Wednesday, March 24 - Tuesday, March 30)!  You all know what that means - coupons with a face value up to $.99 will TRIPLE!!!  This is a fantastic time to stock up on so many things (and you should be able to get tons of stuff for FREE!)  Do remember that there is a 20 coupon per person per day limit (and they do keep track!!)  This isn't as horrible as it sounds - it just takes some pre-planning and may mean going shopping more than once.

A huge thanks to my friend Cherise for the heads up on this information!  : )

P.S. **ThriftyGrl tip - Start getting your coupons ready now (those with a face value of $.99 and lower).  Also, you may want to print some internet coupons to pair with these deals.  I got the following from coupons.com (in anticipation that they will lead to great deals):

• Nature's Own Thin Sliced Bagels:  $.75 off (triples to $2.25 off!)
• Yoplait Yogurt:  $.50 off 6 (triples to $1.50 off)
• Lifesavers:  $.50 off (triples to $1.50 off)
• Yoplait:  $.55 off any one 32 oz. container (triples to $1.65 off)
• Fiber One:  $.40 off one box (triples to $1.20 off)
• Betty Crocker (17.5 oz. or larger) cookie mix:  $.40 off (triples to $1.20)
• Nature's Own:  $.75 off any one Natural Specialty Premium Bread (triples to $2.25 off!)
• Chex Mix:  $.50 off any 4.5 oz. or larger (triples to $1.50 off)
• Nature Valley:  $.40 off granola bars (triples to $1.20 off) 
• Betty Crocker Warm Delights:  $.50 off (triples to $1.50 off)
• Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes:  $.50 off (triples to $1.50 off)
• Pillsbury Crescent Rolls:  $.50 off 2 (triples to $1.50 off)
• Pillsbury Refridgerator Biscuits:  $.30 off 2 (triples to $.90 off)
• Chocolate Cheerios:  $.55 off one box (triples to $1.65 off)
• Reese's Puffs cereal:  $.55 off one box (triples to $1.65 off)
• Big G Cereals (Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, Honey Nut Chex, Chocolate Chex):  $.75 off one (triples to $2.25 off)
• Big G Cereals (Fiber One): $.75 off one (triples to $2.25 off)
• Pillsbury Toaster Strudels:  $.55 off 2 (triples to $1.65 off)
• Pillsbury Sweet Rolls:  $.40 off (triples to $1.20)
• House-Autry Mills Bread Mix:  $.75 off one (triples to $2.25 off)
• Tetley Tea:  $.50 off one (triples to $1.50 off)
• Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads:  $.40 off two (triples to $1.20 off)
• Meow Mix Cat food:  $.75 off one (triples to $2.25 off)

*Note:  These coupons are for my particular area.  Yours may vary slightly, depending on where you live.  Click the picture below to visit coupons.com and print your coupons now!! : )

Be sure to stay tuned to ThriftyGrl for more info on savings, matchups, etc!

Attention NC Triangle Residents... Smoothie King BOGO deal - tomorrow only!

This one's for all you NC Triangle resident's out there....  If you are a smoothie fan, then listen up!

I got the following information in an email from Smoothie King:

"This Friday Only (March 19 from 7am - 9pm), Smoothie King at Olde Raleigh Village presents its Buy 1 Get 1 Free Special. Just come in and tell us that you want the Fishbowl event special."

Seriously, who can resist a BOGO deal on a delicious smoothie?!?  Before heading out, please take note of the following:

• This deal is only valid at the Olde Raleigh Village location
• It is today, Friday, March 19th from 7am-9pm
• You must tell them that you want the Fishbowl event special

I love, love, LOVE smoothie king : ) The green tea tango (with mango added) is so addictive, it's dangerous! : )  I hope some of you are able to partake in this deal!

Want to see more info?  Click here!

Attention Veterans and Active Military: Get a FREE Bloomin’ Onion at Outback!!

As many of you know, I am all about showing support for veterans and active military members!  These men and women fight for our freedom and to keep us safe - and for that, I am truly grateful!  Again, from the bottom of my heart, thanks for all that you do!!

As a way of saying thanks, Outback Steakhouse is offering you a great freebie:  a FREE Bloomin' Onion during the month of March!  Outback says,

"At Outback, we appreciate our Veterans service to our country and we are proud to serve them. Now until March 31st, all Veterans and Active Military will receive a Free Bloomin' Onion with proof of military service."

What a delicious way to be thanked!  : )  Want more info about this offer?  Click here!

Old Navy Weekly Coupon Locations

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Old Navy Weekly has reset and ThriftyGuy has your locations! : )

Note: These coupons go fast, so some may be unavailable as you visit the site!

$50 off $100 purchase - Click on the pink striped shirt and then on the jeans below. When the stars pop up around the jeans (VERY QUICKLY!) click the stars. This one is tough!  OR Click on the yellow t-shirt and then jeans below it. Close out of the $10 of $50 coupon. Then click on the stars that come out from behind Kelly's head. Note:  There were two different locations for the $50 off $100 purchase coupons. These coupons are already gone (they were gone within seconds of the site resetting!)

$15 off $75 purchase - Click Amy's face (girl on the left) and then Kelly's face (blonde on the right).

$10 off $50 purchase - Click on the yellow t-shirt and then jeans below it.

$5 off $25 purchase - Click on the pink striped shirt, then on the jeans below it.  Click on the shirt again, then click on eva's face (girl in the big circle).

15% off entire purchase - Click on the blue striped tank in the middle and then the jeans below it.  Close out of the 10% coupon and click on Amy's picture (the girl in the large circle on the right).

10% off entire purchase - Click on the blue striped tank in the middle and then the jeans below it.

Item of the Week

The Old Navy Item of the Week for 3/18 is:

Women’s smocked tube dresses are $8

Note: This deal is valid Friday, March 19- Thursday, March 26th.

Check out these Glade coupons!

Looking for some Glade coupons? Here are three really good coupons available for you to print! Your three coupons are for Save $1 on any Glade room spray, Save $1.50 on two Glade candles, and Buy one Glade PlugIns scented oil refill and get a Free holder!

Click here to print your coupons!

Don't forget about the ThriftyGrl Bracket Challenge!!!

Tip off for March Madness is only a short time away. Don't be left out of our Bracket Challenge! It is free to sign up and you can win a $25 gas card to BP!

The odds are in your favor! Sure you can sign up on some of those bracket challenge websites that tens of thousands of other people sign up for, but those are nearly impossible to win. Enter the ThriftyGrl Bracket Challenge for some of the best odds of winning around!

$1.99 Dog Tags from ArtsCow!!!

ArtsCow is currently offering their entire line of custom dog tags for $1.99 each! And that includes the shipping and handling!!! ThriftyGrl purchased a dog tag for me for Christmas and it looks great. This offer is only good until March 21st. Use the coupon code "DOG199TAGS" at checkout to receive this special price. Click here to check them out for yourself!

**This offer is only good for the first 2,000 customers, so you better hurry!!!

Check out this new Staples coupon!!!

Staples is quickly becoming one of my favorite stores with all of the rewards and freebies that they offer!From now until March 23rd, you can save 15% off your ENTIRE in-store purchase from Staples!

Click here to print your coupon.

**Not valid on any desktop or laptop computers, netbooks, custom printing orders placed online, promotional products, Bose products, Apple products, gift cards, phone cards, postage stamps, prior purchases or Staples Industrial purchases

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Make sure to get your FREEBIES!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!  Be sure to check out these great FREEBIE offers (valid today only)!

• FREE 5 lb. bag of potatoes from Earth Fare (with any purchase - not including gift cards, wine, or beer.)  Heck, you could buy something small like a pack of gum and get your FREE potatoes! : )
• Free burrito from Baja Fresh from 11am - 8pm (you must wear green, purchase a large beverage, and present Facebook printout (see site for specifications) and photo ID.  See website for all details and exclusions - make sure to check the list to see if your local restaurant is participating!)
• Free movie rental from Redbox (must become a Facebook fan; see site for more info).
• Jersey Mike's coupon (Buy any one sub, 2 chips and 2 drinks, and get another regular sub FREE)
• Free Favecrafts St. Patricks Day Craft and Recipe eBook: Over 40 pages of crafting fun with what to wear, how to decorate, gifts to give and fun activities. Bonus: Ten famous St. Patrick’s Day recipes.  

Who's got the fever?? March Madness is officially here (and with it, a giveaway!!)

March Madness is upon us and just like everyone else, ThriftyGrl (well, really ThriftyGuy) is having a bracket tournament! Not only do you have the chance to earn bragging rights, but also to win a great prize!  The winner will receive a $25 gas card to BP!

Want to sign up? Click here to be taken to the group page! The Group ID is 162495 and the password is basketball. You must have a Yahoo account to to participate. If  you do not have a Yahoo account, it is free to sign up! Once the winner is determined, we will announce the winner. As long as your email address is not hidden, we will contact you to claim your prize. Otherwise, the winner will have 48 hours to contact ThriftyGrl or another winner will be chosen.

Even though ThriftyGrl and I have filled out a bracket, we are not eligible to win. We are playing for the fun of it!  If one of us does happen to win, the person with the next highest score will win the gift card! To be eligible to win, please note that you must also be a verified email suscriber to ThriftyGrl.com. Questions about being an email subscriber?  Click here.

If you have any questions, please email ThriftyGrl or leave a comment!

Good luck everyone!!!

Searching for a good recipe? Need help figuring out delicious, healthy meals for YOUR particular diet? Look here!

I love Recipe Lion - they have such easy to follow recipes that yield such delicious results! 

The first time I had ever heard of them was when I came across their CopyCat Recipe eCookbook (how to make food that you love at your favorite restaurant at home - easily!)  Since then, Recipe Lion has come out with tons of other great recipes eCookbooks - all are free and helpful!  Posted below are a few that they are currently offering (for FREE!)  If you are interested, just click on the picture to download yours! 

Also listed is a cookbook from FaveDiets.  It not only has great chicken dishes, but also TONS of great recipes for pretty much ANY diet you could ever think of (there are 50 diet categories!!  I was in awe when I came across their website - you should check it out!  It is definitely a great resource!