Thank you to PYP member CandyGran for supplying one of our favorite freebies. Here’s a RedBox code that give a free one day rental:

REDBOX CODE – good today only Jan 11, 2010 RBXLUV10

See PYP forums for discussion.

Special Offer for First Time Customers
Buy 3 boxes of checks and get the 4th box FREE!
Plus FREE Shipping & Handling, FREE Designer Lettering, FREE upgrade to Designer’s Choice checks! Checks as low as $6.50 per box!
OFFER CODE: JL35

or

Special Offers for Returning Customers
FREE 4th box of checks when you buy 3 boxes!
Plus FREE Custom Lettering and FREE Upgrade to Special Edition checks
OFFER CODE: H6WG

ChecksUnlimited.com LINK

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Buy 2 gallons of white milk, any brand, and get a FREE half gallon of Chocolate Milk, up to $3.00 with printable coupon.

Enter the contest to win free milk for a year and you’ll see a link to the printable coupon.

Link to offer

Here are the best deals at Rite Aid this week. If you found some others, let us know! Also, check out the Rite Aid thread on PYP for more Rite Aid deals this week and discussion.

Theraflu $4.99
Use this $2/1 printable coupon
Get a $3 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: FREE after coupon and rebate!

Contact Cold+Flu $4.99
Use Contac Cold and Flu Product, any $2/1 (3-31-10) RP-1/10
Get a $4.99 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: FREE after coupon and rebate!

GE Soft White Longlife Light Bulbs $2
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: FREE after rebate!

Zest,Ivory, or Safeguard Soap 3-4pk $1.99
Use Zest, Ivory or Safeguard Body Wash or Bar Pack, any $1/1 (1-31-10) PG-12/27
Final Price: $ .99 cents after coupon!

Now for the Johnson & Johnson rebate scenario! Last week it was posted about the $10 rebate form available on Coupons.com. Print that form! There are lots of items that qualify for the rebate this week at Rite Aid, plus lots of coupons to match up with it. You have to purchase $30 worth of certain products. It’s all on the form. Here is one scenario for you to consider:

(please note that these prices may vary according to your area. take your calculator to the store!)

Purchase:
(2) Aveeno shampoo/conditioner $6.99 each
(1) Lubriderm lotion $6.49 each
(2) Clean & Clear face wash $5.49
Total: $31.45

Use:
$5/$20 printable when you have 20 video credits
(2) in-ad coupon for Aveeno hair care–$2 off total
(1) in-ad coupon for Lubriderm lotion–$1 off total
(2) in-ad coupon for Clean & Clear–$2 off total

Then use the following manufacturer coupons:
(2) $2.50/1 Aveeno — $5 off total (Aveeno Nourish only. Other Aveeno printable is $2/1)
(1) $2/1 Lubriderm –$2 off total
(2) $2/1 Clean & Clear –$4 off total

Total out-of-pocket: $11.45 (plus tax)

Then submit for the $10 Johnson & Johnson rebate.

Grand total paid after rebate: $.45 cents for everything!

**I failed to mention that the high value coupons mentioned above, as well as others that qualify for this rebate, are also available in today’s SS insert. The rebate form in also in today’s SS insert.**

Remember, prices of these items vary, so check your store! If you find a great scenario for the Johnson & Johnson rebate, let us know!

Yoga tops and bottoms for infants and toddlers
Was $9.50
Now $2.99

Our favorite cords for infants, toddlers, and kids
Was $14.50-$19.50
Now $4.99

ChildrensPlace.com LINK

Buy any of these office supplies, get 100% back in Staples Rewards…

• M by Staples perforated writing pads 6/pack $7.99
• Bankers Box letter/legal size boxes 6/pack $9.99
• Staples heavyweight file folders, manila, 50/box $8.00
• Staples #10 Envelopes, pull & seal 100/pack $7.99
• Zebra Sarasa retractable gel pens, medium, 5/pack $3.99
• Staples small binder clips, 40/box $3.39

*Limit 1 of each item per household. Purchase price paid for item(s) will be credited to customer’s Staples Rewards account. Must be a member of Staples Rewards. While supplies last. Staples Rewards will be mailed in February. Not valid on prior purchases. Purchaser is responsible for paying applicable sales tax. No cash/credit back.

More info about Staples Rewards at THIS LINK. 

There are also some $1.00 deals with in-ad coupon – limit 2 per customer

• Pentel RSVP ballpoint pens, assorted 5/pack, reg $3.49
• Staples 4-3/4×6-1/2 envelopes, 50/pack, reg $6.99
• Pentel e-sharp mechanical pencils, assorted 3/pack, reg $5.99
• Quartet magnetic dry-erase board, 8-1/2×11, reg $6.99
• Staples black full-strip stapler value pack, reg $6.99
• BIC Great Erase dry-erase markers, fine tip, assorted, 4/pack, reg $3.99
• Staples Accel 1-subject notebook, college or wide ruled, 100 sheets, reg $4.49
• Staples glue sticks, clear or colored 4/pack, reg $1.99

Take the family to a Jazz game Monday! Get 6 tickets to Monday’s Jazz game against the Miami Heat + 6 hot dogs for a total of $90. Game starts at 7 PM. Packages of 4 tickets also available for $60. Call Jeremy at 801-325-7208 to get your tickets.

What toys and games are worth spending money on?

I really think it depends on the kids and their personality. What my kids love another child might find boring. One toy that I have found to be worth every penny are LEGOS. My boys play with them for HOURS….seriously.

Worth EVERY PENNY.

This toy for the tub really helped my daughter when she hated her baths. And this Little People Camping Set has been very well loved at our house. (I found it at Walmart so it was much cheaper than this link shows).

I really don’t have a lot of toys for my kids. We don’t have a playroom and their bedrooms are fairly small, so we have limited space. And…how MAD does it make us when we buy toys for our kids and they play with them for 5 minutes and then could care less. FRUSTRATION. We just hate wasting money, don’t we!

Even when I find new toys on clearance or at thrift stores I am still careful on how much I buy. I can’t stand too much clutter. We have 6 people in a 1650 sq ft house, people. I don’t have much space. But I still like to make sure my kids have things to play with. Here is what I have found to work for me.

TOYS
From my perspective, giving toys to children can be less stressful and easier on your pocketbook. My oldest is 9 years old, so I have had toys around my house for awhile. Here is what I have done to keep the cost of toys down but also give my kids some fun things to play with. I am less likely to be frustrated with them not playing with the toys when I spent a fraction of the retail cost.

1. Shop clearance deals. Rarely do I purchase toys at retail price. When I do purchase brand new toys I buy them on clearance. Amazon and Target have fabulous clearance sales every year I try to hit. I love not only stocking up on toys for birthdays and Christmas, but also for birthday gifts. It’s so nice to have toys already on hand when the kids get invited to a birthday party. About 2 weeks after Christmas every year stores start clearancing toys. Interesting, huh?

2. Go to second hand stores and garage sales. My kids have grown up with used toys, so they don’t know any different. Countless times I have found toys in superb condition at second hand stores. Many times you will find brand new things there too! For my 4 year old’s birthday two years ago, everything she got was either from a second hand store or from a clearance sale. Here is what she received. All for less than $10!

My Little Pony, new with dvd– $3 Amazon clearance
Care Bear plush, brand new w/tags–$1 at thrift store
Fisher Price My First Dollhouse w/all figures & accessories–$5 at thrift store
Dora the Explorer magnet set–.75 cents at thrift store

3. Save up gift certificates and reward points. When there are specific things I want to buy, I will save up my reward points from my credit card to get a gift certificate to Target to buy what I need. Or Amazon, or whatever store. For example, my husband’s birthday is coming up and we like to go out to eat. He loves Olive Garden so last week I got a $25 gift certificate from my reward points so we can go out to eat free. (I know it’s not a toy but you get the idea…same thing.) Sometimes the things we are going to buy don’t go on sale very often but this way I can avoid part of the cost.

4. Shop Craigslist. If you haven’t shopped on Craigslist, you don’t know what you are missing! Whenever we need to buy anything (not just toys) I always look on Craigslist first. Two years ago we needed to get one of my children a smaller bike with training wheels. I didn’t want to pay $50 at Walmart…no way! We found a bike on Craigslist in almost new condition for only $10. It pays to look around.

Want to know a few toys that have been a complete waste of money for me? Good thing I didn’t pay retail price for any of them.

Leapfrog LeapPad Plus Writing
Disney princess Belle doll
Pokemon accessories & plush
Spiderman racetrack (couldn’t find a picture online of it)
Moon Sand (I hate this more than anyone)
Little People Town Village (we love Little People at our house but this one was not a hit)

GAMES
Obviously everything above applies to games as well as toys. So I thought I would highlight a few of our families favorite games. We are a game family, though, and we play games all the time.

Monopoly Express
Blokus
UNO
Cranium Cadoo
Druthers (an LDS game)
Snorta
Battleship
Zobmando
Cranium Hullaballo
Checkers
Mancala
Yahtzee

What are your tips to share? What games and toys are worth spending money on in your eyes?

Safeway, Vons, and Genaurdi’s stores are doing a great promo right now – shop at home and get FREE delivery (a $12.95 value) plus $5 off your order!  If you have these stores in your area, now would be a great time to try out this service.

Free Delivery & $5.00 off online order. Enter Promo Code: CJOFFER at checkout. Offer Exp 2/1/2010. Up to $17.95 savings.

Free Delivery & $5.00 off online order. Enter Promo Code: CJOFFER at checkout. Offer Exp 2/1/2010. Up to $17.95 savings.

Free Delivery & $5.00 off online order. Enter Promo Code: CJOFFER at checkout. Offer Exp 2/1/2010. Up to $17.95 savings.

There are some fantastic printable coupons right now at Coupons.com.  For example – save $1 on cheese.  That’s right, ANY cheese.  Pick your favorite brand or buy whatever is on sale, and use the $1 coupon.  Many coupons are available early in the month, and then drop off after the print limit has been reached. Print them before they disappear!

Current Offer — Free Shipping Both Ways. No code required.

Rent your textbooks now and save!

BookRenter.com LINK

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1. Girls Tie-dye Dress $5.99 with FREE shipping at LandsEnd.com

was $24.50
now $5.99
Item # 38498-7WA4

Free Shipping code JAN7 Pin 00005024

Deal Discussion

2. Personalized case for iPod Touch, iPhone, BlackBerry for $5 w/ FREE shipping!

Deal Discussion

3. Victorinox Saint Andrews Travel Daypack – 21 Liters

Was: $59.99
Now: $17.93 + Free shipping with REI Store Pickup.
You Save 70%

Deal Discussion

4. Free Movie Ticket with purchase of 2 General Mills Cereals!!

More info

5. Buy three specially marked Kellogg’s® cereals and get $10 in bonus bucks to spend on electronics, toys, sporting goods, books, concessions and movies!
Watch for specially marked boxes of Kellogg’s cereal for the big 30 oz. boxes. The front of the box has a big green and yellow circle on the bottom right side that says “Buy 3 get $10 bonus bucks”. These have been spotted recently at WalMart for $2.88 each, but watch for them at other stores as well.

Participating Products
•Kellogg’s® Froot Loops® cereal: specially marked packages
•Kellogg’s® Frosted Mini-Wheats® Bite Size cereal: specially marked packages
•Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® cereal: specially marked packages
•Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes® cereal: specially marked packages

Purchase 3 boxes, then you enter the unique codes from the boxes at www.kelloggbonusbucks.com and get a $10 certificate to use at Target, Walmart, Albertson’s, movie theaters, and a variety of other places.

For a full list of where to use the certificate, see https://www.usekelloggbonusbucks.com/

To summarize the offer if purchased at WalMart – in the end you’re getting 3 30 oz boxes of cereal at $2.88 each = 8.64 + tax.

Then get $10 back to spend! Your Bonus Bucks certificate will arrive via 1st Class US Mail in approximately 4 to 6 weeks. There is no limit to the number of Bonus Bucks certificates you can receive. Each Bonus Bucks certificate requires the submission of three unique codes (one from each of three qualifying packages of Kellogg’s products.

6. Disney is offering a free day’s admission to 1 million guests who complete a day of volunteer work next year.

More info

7. CurrentCatalog.com Sale: up to 75% off!

Deal Discussion:

8. Download FREE Subway & The Biggest Loser Workout Mix!

Link

Code:
50 Prints for 50 Pennies (applies to first 50 ordered only) NEWYEAR50 – exp 1/7/10

Snapfish.com LINK

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Get Special Email Bonus Offers with Smith’s fresh values rewards!

Smith’s has added a new feature to it’s Rewards Program – Bonus Point offers. Bonus Point offers provide you with a way to earn more points, which turn into more rewards!

Sign up here to receive personalized coupons and offers sent straight to your inbox. If you already have an account with Smith’s, just log in and update your preferences and choose to receive rewards offers.

Once you’ve signed up, you can receive email rewards offers that have been selected specifically for you. The offers are good for one month. You’ll receive a new set of bonus point offers on or around the first of every month. Simply click on the “Add Offers” button in the email message and the offers will be automatically loaded onto the your rewards card. Offers are good only for the month listed.

Some sample deals received by PYP members:
(The offers you receive may be different!)

• 75 bonus points – when you buy any pet product
• 50 bonus points – when you buy one (1) package of laundry detergent
• 50 bonus points – when you buy two (2) packages of liquid or bar soap
• 50 bonus points – when you buy two (2) bottles of condiments or sauces
• 50 bonus points – when you buy one (1) non-refrigerated pourable salad dressing
• 75 bonus points – when you buy any two (2) boxes of facial tissue
• 75 bonus points when you buy two (2) packages of lunchmeat from our Meat Department
• 50 bonus points when you buy two (2) packages of cookies, crackers or snacks from our Grocery Department
• 50 bonus points when you buy two (2) packages of paper towels, any size
• 75 bonus points when you buy two (2) boxes or bags of cold cereal
• 50 bonus points when you buy one (1) carton of eggs, any size
• 100 bonus points when you buy any two (2) packages of granola bars, breakfast bars or toaster pastries

More info at this link.