Go to DisneyParks.com to sign up for a volunteer activity to qualify for a free ticket to Disneyland or Disneyworld. Up to 8 people per family. Must be at least 6 years old.

$10 rebate when you buy $30 worth of participating Johnson’s and Johnson’s products
Offer expires 2-5-2010
Must purchase items between: 1/10 – 2/5

Buy $30 worth of products from 2 or more of the following brands:
(excludes trial sizes and cleansing bars)

Ambi
Aveeno
Clean and Clear
Purpose
Lubriderm
RoC

Link to rebate form at Coupons.com

Other coupons that can be combined with this rebate:

Clean and Clear LINK
Ambi $3/1 LINK
rocskincare.com LINK

Purchase $10 worth of these ConAgra Foods products and you can receive a coupon booklet worth $25.

Participating brands include:

Orville Redenbacher’s
Crunch ‘n Munch
Banquet
Hunt’s Snack Pack
RO-TEL
Hunt’s
Manwich
Chef Boyardee
Kid Cuisine
Peter Pan

Link to more info and printable form.

Mail in receipt by 3/28/10.

You can also get more coupons by mail with their ‘Rediscover Your Balance’ promo. Copy and paste into your browser window: startsampling.com/sm/101044/captureAddress.iphtml?item=101044&source=

75% off Holiday Clearance has begun @ Target!
Most stores are now at 75% off!

Here’s a few of the 75% off finds…
Bakugan Card & Dice Game now .74
Lip Smackers Trio (various designs) now .99
Fisher-Price Trio Airplane now $1.24 (check regular toy aisle)
Littlest Pet Shop Winter Pets now $1.49
Doodle Pro (holiday) now $1.49
Various Christmas Book titles (Phineas & Ferb, I Spy, Mickey Mouse, Fancy Nancy, Dora, Curious George) starting at $1.34
Wilton Cookie Cutters (set of 8 – holiday) now $1.74
Pixos Ornaments now $2.49
Valet Tray (Red Box Gift) now $2.50
Stainless Steel Bottles – pack of 3 (Red Box Gift) now $4.99
Burts Bees chapstick with packaging shaped like a snowflake .74
Gift Wrap starting at .37
Ornaments
holiday linens and dishes

FAMILY FUN
Term: 1 Yr 10 Issues
Publisher’s Price: $9.95
Today’s Price: $3.99
– Additional 25% Off w/code: FAMFUN25
= $2.99!

BestDealMagazines.com LINK

Just one of the awesome tools here at PYP…ready-made shopping lists. We scour grocery ads to find the best deals at many of your favorite stores, and match them with available coupons. Check the list below and see if you find your favorite store!

Need something to do while kids are home during Winter break?

Remember, admission to Hogle Zoo is free on Wednesday, Dec. 30 as part of the zoo’s wintertime “Wild Wednesdays” promotion.

This is a HOT deal, given the fact that regular admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and $7 for children ages 3 to 12. (Children under the age of 3 are free.) Other free days this winter include: Jan. 27 and Feb. 24

Remember to stop and say ‘hi’ to the zoo’s newest member, Zuri the baby elephant.

Please Note: This is the third article (3 of 4) in a series about post Holiday clearance shopping. Part 1 & Part 2

When I teach coupon classes, the most requested non-coupon question(s) I receive is about Target and Target clearance shopping, in particular. What I am about to share can and will save you lots of money, not to mention is actually fun.

(I will cover day-to-day Clearance shopping at Target in another article as I want to keep this one focused on Christmas shopping, solely.)

Many retail stores are unpredictable, disorganized and plain boring when it comes to Christmas markdowns, but NOT Target. And that is what helps make its clearance one of the most shopped around.

Why Target Christmas Clearance is the best around:

Target Holiday markdowns are chain wide and happen automatically in the computer system. This automation allows Target shoppers in Utah or California to know if Holiday clearance has been lowered to 75% or 90% off as shoppers in Florida who have experienced the sale, will share on Pinching Your Pennies (PYP) the great news about lower prices and greater savings, not to mention some of the hidden gems found. Members of PYP are awesome to do this and share the great news. So be sure to visit PYP’s Screaming Deals Around Town sub-forum each morning to see the latest updates.

Rumored Markdown Dates of Christmas Clearance:
*Dec 26- Jan1- 50%
*Jan 2- Jan 6- 75%
*Jan 7- 90%

Seasoned Targeteers know that Target Christmas Clearance won’t be just in the seasonal area.
– Be sure to check around the entire store.
– Check all endcaps
– Check in each aisle
– When in doubt, scan!
– Combine sales/clearances with manufacturer’s or Target store coupons when one gets the chance. See Target.com printable coupons. This year, there are Target.com coupons for candy that can save one even more money.

Unexpected Christmas Clearance items found throughout the store from years past.

Toys:
Check it all. Every aisle.

Grocery:
Anything with a holiday box, label, wrapping, of any sort.
Christmas candies, cookies, gift pack food.
Print the candy coupons so you are armed and ready!

HBA:
The gift packs of lotions and potions.
Hair ribbons, bow, headbands, barrettes etc.

Pet:
Seasonal pet clothes.
Holiday gift packs or Santa stocking with chews, toys etc.

Linens:
Holiday sheets, table cloths, napkins, table runners, placemats, napkin rings etc.
Holiday bath towels, kitchen towels, mitts, etc.
Holiday throws, pillows, doormats.

House wares:
Dinnerware, glassware, serving pieces
Kids plastic dinnerware
Tabletop kitchen appliances like the roaster oven.

Clothing:
Shirts, pajamas, t-shirts.
Robes, house shoes.

***ALSO – boxed seasonal gifts in tins or the red pre-priced boxes.

Accessories:
Socks, mittens, scarves, gloves, totes, wallets, belts etc.

Jewelry:
All sorts of costume jewelry! Possibly even Christmas watches.
Large stand-up jewelry boxes are usually on clearance.

Paper Goods:
Plates, napkins, also while there, go around the corner and look for candles.
Christmas photo albums, scrap booking kits etc.
Christmas cards

Seasonal:
All Christmas decorations, trees, wrapping, ribbons, outdoor decorations.
Outdoor electrical extension cords, light hanging clips, etc.

Christmas Clearance is but one type of clearance shopping at Target. Later, I will address the best methods of Clearance shopping at Target on a daily basis. And yes, one could clearance shop there everyday and find great bargains.

Here are the best deals at Rite Aid this week. You can earn a $5 off $20 printable coupon by watching Rite Aid Video Values. The coupon can only be printed once from each account. Head on over to the Rite Aid thread to read about more weekly deals and discussion.

Oral B Cross Action Power Brush $5
Use Oral-B Battery or Rechargeable Power Toothbrush, any including CrossAction Power, Power Whitening, Power Rechargeable or Anti-Microbial Bristle Protection or Oral-B Pro-Health $3/1 (1-31-10) PG-12/27
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: FREE after coupon and rebate!

SoyJoy Bars 5 for $3
Get a $3 Single Check Rebate on 5
Final Price: FREE after rebate!

Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner or Stylers $2.99
Use the free coupon from the P&G mailer if you signed up for it
Final Price: FREE after coupon!

Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste $2.49
Use Crest Premium Toothpaste, any 4 oz. or larger MultiCare, Extra Whitening, Whitening Expressions, Whitening plus Scope, Vivid White Sensitivity, Pro Health or .85 oz. Weekly Clean $1/1 (1-31-10) PG-12/27
Get a $1 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: .49 cents after coupon and rebate!

DayQuil or Nyquil $4.99
Use Vicks product, any except NyQuil or DayQuil .55/1 (12-31-09) PG-11/29
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: $1.49 after coupon and rebate!

Pantene Shampoo Conditioners & Stylers 2/$6
Use Pantene product, any excluding trial size $3/2 (1-31-10) PG-12/27
Final Price: 2/$3 after coupons and rebate!

Prilosec OTC, 42 ct $24.99
Use Prilosec OTC, any size $3/1 (12-31-09) PG-11/29
Get a $3 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: $15.99 after coupon and rebate!

Airborne $5.99
Use Airborne Product, any $1/1 (1-18-10) SS-12/6
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: $2.99 after coupon and rebate!

Kotex $2.99
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: .99 after rebate!

CoverGirl Cosmetics B1G1 Free (excluding lash blast mascara & simply ageless makeup)
Use CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Product, any $2/1 (1-31-10) PG-12/27
CoverGirl Product, any $1/1 (12-31-09) PG-11/29
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate (valid only on the covergirl liquid & powder clean makeup)
Final Price: Varies, but it will most likely be a great deal

Olay Skin & Bath Care But 1 Get 2nd 50% off
Use any of the following coupons:
Olay Body Lotion FREE when you buy any Olay Body Wash, excludes trial size (12-31-09) PG-11/29

Olay body Wash, Bar Soap, In-Shower Body Lotion or hand and Body Lotion, any excluding 30mL size $1/1 (1-31-10) PG-12/27

Olay Definity Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, any excluding trial size $3/1 (1-31-10) RP-12/13

Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, any excluding tirla size $1/1 (12-31-09) PG-11/29

Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, any excluding trial size $1/1 (1-31-10) RP-12/13

Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, any excluding trial size $1/1 (1-31-10) PG-12/27

Olay Professional Pro-X Product, any excluding trial size $5/1 (1-31-10) PG-12/27

Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, any excluding trial size $3/1 (12-31-09) PG-11/29
Final Price: Varies (don’t forget about the Olay lotion rebate deal to use with this!)

Get $5 back when you spend $25 on the following P&G Products:

Charmin bath tissue, 12 big rolls, & Bounty Paper Towels, 8 roll pk, $6.49
Pringles 4/$5
Tide, 100 oz $10.99
Duracell $9.99

Use the following coupons:
Pringles cans, any 180g or larger $1/4 (12-31-09) RP-11/15

Duracell CopperTop batteries, any 4-pack or larger AA or AAA or any size C, D, or 9V, or PowerPix and Ultra Advanced or Ultra Photo Lithium .75/1 (12-31-09) SS-11/22

Duracell CopperTop batteries, any 4-pack or larger AA or AAA or any size C, D, or 9V, or PowerPix and Ultra Advanced or Ultra Photo Lithium .75/1 (1-31-10) RP-12/13

Charmin $1/1 from the P&G mailer or the P&G green booklet

Bounty $1/1 from the P&G green booklet

Pringles $1/1 from the P&G green booklet
Tide, $1/1 from the P&G green booklet

ExperCom has several macs on sale up to $600 this week as part of its after christmas sale:

24″ 2.93GHz iMac with AppleCare $1399
As part of its After Christmas Sale, ExperCom offers the 24″ iMac 2.93GHz 4GB/640GB/SuperDrive bundled with three years of AppleCare for $1399 LINK

15″ 2.93GHz with AppleCare $2099
As part of its After Christmas Sale, ExperCom offers the 15″ MacBook Pro 2.93GHz 4GB/320gb (7200rpm) with SuperDrive bundled with three years of AppleCare for $2099 LINK

Mac Pro 4-core 8GB $2499
As part of its After Christmas Sale, ExperCom offers the Mac Pro 4-core 2.66GHz upgraded to 8GB RAM and 640GB hard drive for $2499 LINK

iMac Quad $2522
As part of its After Christmas Sale, ExperCom offers the iMac 27″ Quad i7 2.8GHz upgraded to 8GB RAM and a 2TB hard drive for $2522 LINK

Prices available while supplies last or through 12/31/09; prices not valid on previous purchases.

image 1~ Winter snowglobes made from Christmas tree ornaments bought for pennies on Holiday clearance.

I am looking for some fun ideas. Do you have unique techniques or ideas on how to use leftover Christmas items or things purchased for cheap during Holiday clearance to make them seem non-Christmas? Do you buy every candy cane on post Christmas clearance because you are the one that makes Valentine hearts out of them?

Any other creative uses for Holiday decorations? wrapping paper? ANY other thing?

I want to know what your ideas are! To make life more fun and help someone get more bang for their buck during this Holiday clearance season; I will be offering a $10 Target GC to the most creative/fun use of Christmas themed items and it will be featured in an upcoming blog.

*Please note that all ideas must be submitted by 10 PM MST Monday night (12/28).

Check out this thread on PYP for details.