Free Photo Book, Birth Announcements, and Cards!

Okay, so I'm a die hard fan of Shutterfly, a site where you can order photo gifts and prints.

In my email today, I received an offer from my weekly Target email subscriptions to the Kodak Gallery at Target Photo site with a hook for a free 5 x 7 photo book ($10 value)

Just visit the site and enter TARGBOOK for your free book (expires November 6, 2010). While you are there, there's also a free offer for 20 birth announcements ($17 value)

Finally, you can also get 50 free Mommy Cards ($13 value) and 50 free Contact Cards ($13 value)

Hint: You have to pay for shipping in order to receive these free offers! Unfortunately, if you select the "pick up in store" option, you have to pay for the announcements. Don't worry! Shipping isn't that expensive. Plus, you are saving soooo much!

280 Free Pampers Gifts to Grow Points!

Okay, so I know it has been a while since my last update! An internship, pregnancy, baby, and move across states has kept me quite busy these last few months.

So here's a special treat for all you moms out there to make up for my lack of blog posts!

As a new mom, I've been testing out different diaper brands. So far, I'm a huge fan of Pampers! And of course, I also try to save money and find deals. Even more so now...

I created an account on Pampers and have been entering Gifts to Grow reward points (found on diapers and wipes) Until I found these codes, I had 63 points. Now, I have 333 thanks to Deal in USA

If you don't have an account, create one! You'll be one step closer to free stuff! The rewards catalog features items such as potty seats, calendars and photo gifts from Shutterfly, toys, magazines, gift cards, and coupons for diapers!

Here you go ladies!

Promotion Code GTGGETREADYSOON 10
Promotion Code CAREFORNEWBORNS 10
Promotion Code GTGFIVEMONTHS10 10
Promotion Code GIFTS2GROWBONUS 20
Promotion Code GETSTARTEDNOW10 10
Promotion Code GTGCOUPONPOINTS 10
Promotion Code WELCOME2VILLAGE 10
Promotion Code WELCOME2GTG2010 10
Promotion Code WELCOME2PAMPERS 50
Promotion Code PUNTOSPARAMI123 10
Promotion Code 10PTSFREECODE4U 10
Promotion Code GIFTSTOGROW4MOM 50
Promotion Code JOINNOW4REWARDS 50
Promotion Code GTGTENMONTHCODE 10
Promotion Code FACEBOOKOCT2010 10 ( expires 10/31/2010)

Yankee Candle anyone?

Happy Memorial Day weekend! It's been quite a while since my last post hasn't it? Things have been busy between papers, finals, interning, graduating, and visiting FL for 2 weeks! Now that I'm free for the summer, you can count on more money saving posts :)

Today, I perused the mall and happened to see a huge SEMI-ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE poster at..no not Victoria's Secret (can't wait for that!)...but at Yankee Candle!

I went in with the intent to "just look"..but c'mon! that never really works does it?

After smelling some new scents (Root Beer Float, Tutti Frutti, Garden Cucumber), I stumbled upon the most amazing scent ever...Key Lime Pie. I'm a huge Yankee Candle Vanilla Lime fan, but Key Lime Pie blows it out of the water. It's tart and refreshing and the moment I smelled it, I knew I had to have it.

$24.99 for a large jar? ehh...luckily, it was on sale 2 for $25.

Now for the good part.

After receiving my receipt, I learned that you could register for coupons on Yankee Candle Coupons If you sign up NOW, you get $10 off a $25 purchase. If you buy two large jars using that coupon, you would be paying $7.50 per jar (2 for $15). That's a savings of 70%!

Now..go take advantage of this sale and be glad that you didn't have to purchase anything to find out about this great $10 off coupon! :)

Save money by making your own Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits!

Okay, so this isn't my typical blog entry. I've had lots of requests for this recipe(after posting food photos on Facebook). So now I'll post in a centralized location!

Who doesn't love Red Lobster's biscuits? And what better way than making them at home so you can eat as MANY as you want? Besides, you probably have MOST of the ingredients at home! It's quick and easy enough for your kids to help. I've made this numerous times...so I've included my tips in the parentheses.



Ingredients:
2 ½ cups Bisquick baking mix

¾ cup cold whole milk

4 tablespoons cold butter

¼ teaspoon garlic powder (I usually put a bit more! Garlic powder isn't that strong)

1 heaping cup grated cheddar cheese (Put about a cup and a half!)

Garnish ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter, melted

¼ teaspoon dried parsley flakes

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

2. Combine Bisquick with cold butter in a medium bowl using a pastry cutter or a large fork. You don't want to mix too thoroughly. There should be small chunks of butter in there that are about the size of peas. Add cheddar cheese, milk, and ¼ teaspoon garlic. Mix by hand until combined, but don't over mix.

3. Drop approximately ¼-cup portions of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet using an ice cream scoop. (For CRISPY golden bottoms, brush the pan with butter!)

4. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until the tops of the biscuits begin to turn light brown. (I always have to bake my biscuits longer! After the initial 15-17 minutes, take the biscuits out, rip one in half to see if it's cooked. Keep baking for 3-5 minute intervals)

5. When you take the biscuits out of the oven, melt 2 tablespoons butter is a small bowl in your microwave. Stir in ½ teaspoon garlic powder and the dried parsley flakes. Use a brush to spread this garlic butter over the tops of all the biscuits. Use up all of the butter. (I usually take the biscuits out 5 minutes before they are ready and then brush the buttery mixture on top--they are crispier that way. Broil for 1-2 minutes if you don't have the time) Makes one dozen biscuits.

Enjoy! I am getting hungry just writing about the recipe!

Free Chick-Fil-A meals for a year

I've known about this promotion for months, yet I always seem to find out about openings AFTER they've already opened! And I've missed out on two! Hopefully, you will have more luck.

Anyways, here's the scoop.

If you are one of the First 100 people at the grand opening morning of a Chick-Fil-A restaurant, you get a Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Fries, and a Drink each week, for a year (That's 52 meals)

There are some rules set in place, due to large crowds and the popularity of the event.

Check here for upcoming restaurant openings and dates.

P.S. If you live in Jacksonville, FL...there's one opening up this week :)

Good luck!

Denny's and Free Food Days!

At my last university, I discovered the trend that many huge corporations choose one day out of the year and give you free food. For broke college students and anyone working in today's economy, you can't beat that.

In the past, I've participated in Free Cone Day with Ben & Jerry's, Free Iced Coffee Day with Dunkin' Donuts, and Free Slurpee Day with 7-Eleven. Tropical Smoothie also celebrates National Flip-Flop Day (yes, there actually is one!) and gives free Strawberry-Banana Smoothies if you wear flip flops in :)

So, HOW do you find out about promotions?
-Follow the news
-Look for official press releases
-Look for television/print ads
-Check Food Corporations web sites frequently
-Join email lists
-Facebook--social media marketing is changing the world. I usually find out about 75%of these promotions through facebook groups. If you don't know if they are legit, call the local store or check the official web site of whatever company is claiming they are giving free food away.

DENNY'S----------------------------------------------------------------------------

This year, I found out about Free Grand Slam Breakfast Day (2/9/10 from 6am-2pm) at Denny's through my PR professor, and I'm sharing that news with all of you! Here's the link if you don't believe me:

Free Breakfast!

And while you're at it, sign up for their Rewards Club so you can receive ANOTHER free breakfast on your birthday. (If you haven't checked my blog post on e-clubs, scroll down a few posts!)

ALSO, according to their recent press release, the first 500,000 people who sign up for Denny's Rewards Club starting TODAY, will get a FREE burger & fries entree! Now go!

Restaurant E-clubs

Want a better excuse to visit your favorite restaurant? Have you been yearning to try the new place in town...but want to score some freebies along the way? One of the easiest ways to score free food is to join restaurant e-clubs. Many offer free memberships in exchange for a few emails a month (or every few months).

Aside from valuable coupons, many restaurants will email you first about new promotions and specials...before the general public finds out!

Here are some suggestions and what they offer:

-Papa Murphy's e-club: A coupon for buy one get one half off pizza (immediately after you sign up) and free take 'n bake cookie dough on your birthday
-Bruster's Sweet Rewards: coupons about once a month for ice cream! And a heads up on new seasonal flavors...with a coupon to try them!
-Atlanta Bread's VIP e-club: offers about once every month or two.
-Coldstone Birthday Club you get a free creation on your special day!
-Moe's e-worldoffers you a free entree on your birthday, as well as a coupon for a free cup of queso that is normally worth $3
-Firehouse Subs will give you a free cookie with any purchase as well as a free cherry lime-ade with any purchase. I've also gotten a coupon for free chips.
-O'Charley's eclub offers a free appetizer with any purchase.

And don't forget about local restaurants that aren't a part of chains.

For instance, Hyman's Seafood Company (a local Charleston, SC favorite), offers a mailing list (you sign up after you eat) that lets you know when specials are! Some are email inclusive.

For a place that charges between $10-20 an entree, you get quite the savings. For instance, my latest email from Hymans offers an email only invitation for all you can eat snow crab and shrimp, plus one side, coleslaw, hushpuppies, AND homemade potato soup for only $19.95. Imagine what you would normally pay for a meal like that!

In addition to the emails, Hyman ALWAYS has a link to their website for free crab dip

So take a look around and ask local businesses if they offer special mailing clubs or e-clubs. You might find a hidden treasure.