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• You get to wear whatever you want. I can shop from home for pajamas in my pajamas! I don’t have to wear any makeup, no one cares if my hair is done.  And I get pretty much everything on my list!
• I don’t have to deal with crowds. I seriously don’t need any extra stress in my life.  Fighting for parking spots and the last Fidjit on shelf just isn’t much fun for me.  My husband works a crazy firefighter shift and I don’t want to have to take my kids out shopping with me. Crowds + Kids = One Crazy Momma!
• You save time. You don’t have to waste precious time driving from store to store, looking for the best deal. Just hang out with us on Facebook or the Screaming Deals Online Forum
• Things get delivered to you. Many stores offer Free Shipping or and some offer Free In-Store Pickup or Free Ship to Store.  You can go to the store at your convenience to pick your items up, without having to worry whether or not the shelves are stocked.  I love getting my items shipped to me, because they come securely boxed and easy to store out of site until it’s safe to wrap!
• Online Shopping Codes. There are lots of codes that you can use online to get WAY BETTER deals than you can get in-store.  Make sure you checkout our Online Coupons & Codes page.  If you select “Search by Deal Type” you will see a drop down list with Free Shipping, Black Friday & More!
• Online shopping is available anytime. 24 hours 7-days a week! Shop from home or your office. Shop when your kids are in bed, playing, or at school. Shop when it’s convenient for you!
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Group C added some new printable coupons this morning, like this Tennesse Pride Product .55/1 coupon.  Group C coupons tend to disappear fast, so print quickly if you want them!  Remember, you can print each coupon twice

We always have great aspirations of keeping the holidays simple, don’t we? Then when they get here it can be a different story. What is important to remember is that we are in control of our own environment. If those around us choose to make the holidays overly crazy and tiring, you don’t have to choose that. Simplicity is a choice, although not an easy one most of the time.

Here are a few things you can do to make the holiday season a little more stress-free, simple, and budget-friendly.

• Make gift giving simple. There are many ways to do this. Forgo the big extended family gift exchange and donate all the money that would have been used to a shelter or other needy establishment. You can decide to all give homemade gifts from the heart. Have a contest to see who can give the most meaningful gift. Instead of having a minimum for family gift exchanges, have maximums, ie, don’t spend over $10. These are fun and creative, not to mention less stressful approaches to gift-giving.

• More isn’t always better. Spending lots of money on countless toys and gifts that don’t mean anything to the recipient has two problems: wasted money on the giver’s part, and a receiver who doesn’t really want the gift. It is better to give one or two meaningful gifts (even to children) instead of several. I am a firm believer in not giving my children lots of toys at Christmas. Too much causes more chaos, fighting over the gifts, and just more gluttony…they always are looking for more. Teach them to appreciate what they do have, and less can become more.

• Forgo the Christmas cards. Going one year without sending out Christmas cards isn’t the most horrible thing you could do. It will be one less thing to worry about, and it really is no big deal. If sending out cards is important to you, then plan ahead so your holiday season can be less stressful. I keep a list every year and update it as I get new cards. This way I already know who I am sending cards to without hunting for names and addresses.

• Don’t do a lot of baking. I am not boycotting baking here, since I enjoy it at the holidays also. But it is one thing you can cut out to allow more time to spend with your family as well as save you calories on your waistline. If you really want to bake some goodies, try baking after Christmas, around New Year’s. It is still the holiday season but the rush of Christmas is over.

• Save ahead for your gifts. It is obviously too late this year for this tip, but try saving for Christmas all year. That way when it is time to go shopping, you have some money saved up. Much easier on the budget, and it will give you peace of mind as you shop. Always set a limit and don’t go over it.

Hopefully you can sit down and relax during this holiday season with a cup of hot chocolate by the Christmas tree. Take time to soak in the wonders of the holiday season and remember all the other stuff isn’t as important…but the feelings, traditions and memories created stay.

* Check out the PYP Navigating Rite Aid posts to help you along your shopping journey at Rite Aid.

* Read the Rite Aid coupon policy and keep it in your coupon binder.

* These are just the BEST offers this week. Always check your local ad to verify prices as they change by region.

* Participate in Rite Aid’s Video Values to be able to print valuable coupons, like $4/$20 purchase!

Wrigley’s or Orbit Gum $1
Use $.25/1 Video Values printable coupon for Orbit
Get a $1 +Up Reward
Final Price: FREE plus overage after coupon and reward!

Crest Whitening Plus Scope Toothpaste $2.99
Use Crest Toothpaste, 4 oz. or more or Liquid Gel, excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar $1/1 (11-30-11) PG-10/30
Get a $2.99 SCR
Final Price: FREE plus overage after coupon and rebate!

L.A. Looks Gel, $2.99
Use L.A. Looks Product, any 20 oz, 26 oz, or 30 oz $1/1 (1-9-12) RP-10/9
Get a $2 +Up Reward
Final Price: FREE after coupon and reward!

Culturelle Probiotic or Digestive Aid or Estroven Maximum Strength $15
Get a $15 +Up Reward
Final Price: FREE after reward!

Ricola Cough Drops or Halls Cough Drops 2/$3
Use Ricola Dual Action, Buy 1 Get any Ricola 19, 21, 24, 26, 30 ct. bag FREE up to $3.99 (12-31-11) SS-10/2 OR Halls Drops, any 20 ct.-30 ct. bags $1/2 (12-31-11) SS-11/6
Get a $1 +Up Reward when you buy 2
Final Price: $.25 each after coupon and reward!

Triaminic, Theraflu, 4way Nasal Spray, and Excedrin 3/$15
Use Theraflu Products, any $3/2 (12-3-11) SS-9/25
Triaminic Fever Reducer Pain Reliever product, any $1/1 (12-31-11) SS-10/16
Triaminic Products, any $3/2 (12-31-11) SS-10/16
4-Way Nasal Spray Product, any $1.50/1 (1-31-12) SS-10/16
Excedrin product, any 80 ct. or larger $1.50/1 (12-3-11) SS-10/16
Excedrin, any 80 ct or larger $1.50/1 (12-18-11) SS-9/18
Excedrin, any 80 ct. or larger $1.50/1 (11-14-11) SS-8/14 AND $1/1 Video Values printable coupon
Get a $5 +Up Reward when you buy 3
Final Price: $1.33 each after coupons and reward!