Mr. Cheap Stuff

The next time you’re in your local Starbucks, check out their new Tazo Tea Lattes. They have Apple Chai, Berry Chai, Vanilla Rooibos, London Fog, Green Tea, Black Tea and Traditional Chai. Since they’re the latest greatest thing to happen to Starbucks, they’re offering a free tall Tazo Tea Latte of your choice, via in store coupon. This is a double deal coupon. They want you to come back to Starbucks after 2 pm and with the second coupon you can choose any one of the Tazo Tea Lattes for $2. You have to ask for this coupon if they don’t offer one to you and some stores maybe out, so no time for procrastination. 

Those of you daily Starbuckaneers know that they needed something new. I’m liking this line up allready. I’ve personally had the Vanilla Rooibos and Black Tea…they’re fantastic! A perfect balance of a light refreshing tea and a hearty latte that can be enjoyed anytime of the day.

Expiration Date: 2/28/2009

Here’s an awesome offer for expectant parents.  The makers of Duet prenatal vitamins are offering a free copy of the popular book "What to Expect When You’re Expecting".  This is the number one-selling pregnancy book on Amazon.  It is a month-by-month guide that covers health, nutrition, childbirth and just about everything else connected to having a baby.

All you need to do is sign up for Duet’s free prenatal nutrition newsletter.  If you don’t need the book for yourself, it makes a great gift.  I just read that conceptions tend to increase during the holiday season - so in a few weeks, there could be quite a few folks finding out they need this book.

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Bausch & Lomb the leader in eye care is offering free samples of their FogShield Cleaning Tissues and Sight Savers Cleaning Tissues.  Both products are compatible with either glass or plastic lenses.  Both products also provide anti-static and anti-fog protection.  FogShield Cleaning Tissue is geared for safety work wear.  They’re perfect for extreme conditions (ie:  temperature, environmental) and contain silicone.  Sight Savers Cleaning Tissues are for moderate, everyday conditions and contain no silicone.

Those of you that wear glasses on a full or part time basis know how dirty your lenses get.  The Sight Savers are perfect for me and my everyday routine.  The FogShield are perfect for my husband who wears safety goggles as a part of his work uniform.  With the ever changing winter weather conditions this convenient portable sample will be perfect to have on hand.

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Bath & Body Works is having their Semi-Annual Sale.  Awesome goodies that you can grab up at a savings of up to 75% off are:
$3 Signature Body Lotions
3 for $15 Body Care Mix’n'Match
Buy 2 Get 2 Free True Blue Spa
$3 Home Fragrance Oil
Up to 50% to 75% off additional items in store and on-line check their website and run to your nearest store.

This is the time to stock up on items for yourself and gifts for throughout the year.  I just gave away the last of my purchases from the previous semi-annual sale in the form of teachers and neighbors gifts this Christmas and they were a hit!  This is also the time when they update their packing and sell their merchandise currently in retro packaging at an even deeper discount.  Those of you fellow Bath & Body Works junkies know what a value this is.  Hurry the merchandise sells out quickly.

Expiration Date: 12/31/2008

Get a free sample of Don Francisco’s Breakfast Blend Coffee.  Their Breakfast Blend has a dark chocolate, caramel and smoke flavor to be the darkest and bold roast coffee.  Don Francisco’s Coffee Traders has been in business for over 138 years.

I am a coffee lover, but more a caffeine lover.  I haven’t tried this company yet, so this is good, because I can try it and not waste money, if it’s not any good.  I just go to my nearest starbucks and order a white chocolate mocha, it’s easier than going to the store and buy coffee and then go back home and make a pot. 

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Look for your Macy’s mailer inside are two valuable coupons good the first two days after Christmas. One coupon is good for $10 off with your purchase of $25 or more valid on regular, sale and clearance priced merchandise. The usual Macy’s restrictions apply, hands off cosmetics, fragrance, fine jewelry, accessories, etc. etc., check your coupon first before you get too excited.  The next is 20% off regular, sale and clearance priced merchandise.  Again, Macy’s restrictions apply, check the coupon. This one can be used as many times as you like.  I’ve used multiple coupons for a single purchase at Macy’s with ease.

If there was an item of clothing, etc. that you’ve had your eye one, just think of the ‘normal’ after Christmas sale, on top of that you get to use a money saving coupon.  If you do not receive the Macy’s circular, check back on their website, they do make these coupons printable to everyone available on their website.  Viva La Macy’s!

Expiration Date: 12/29/2008

Do you need that last minute gift? Go to Old Navy on-line or in store and choose from jewelry, bags, tees, socks, slippers, hats, the list goes on and on. These fabulous gifts are all $6 or less.  Typically the Old Navy style is to offer ’secret’ door busters and sales you won’t know of until you get there.

No matter how thoroughly I plan things, I always forget a gift here and there.  My latest victim is my oldest daughter who asked for some layering long sleeve tees.  After looking at the 60 for $6 add on-line a light bulb went off in my head that I had forgotten her layering tees.  Those of you with tweenagers know what a crucial mistake this could have been this Thursday morning.  Thank you Old Navy for helping to ensure an ‘attitude’ free Christmas.

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