Payless Shoes, 15% off in-store, $10 off $50 online

Go here to print a coupon for 15% off your next Payless purchase in-store.

If you want to shop online at Payless.com, use code 30314 to get $10 off $50

*Perks to shopping online include :

1)Free shipping and handling to any of our local stores

2)Return or exchange purchased shoes to any of our stores nation-wide.

3)Wide width shoes and shoes in hard to find sizes

(Thanks DealWiseMommy!)

2010 Entertainment Book-$20 today, plus $6 back through Ebates

If you have considered buying the Entertainment book, today only, it is $15 off the retail price of $35. Ebates will also give you $6 for purchasing through their site.

The entertainment book includes shopping discounts, restaurant discounts, movie ticket discounts and more.

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

One of us will be flying around the country the next 6 days and the other will be burrowed in the mountains with no internet, so this blog is taking an extended holiday to spend time with family.

Have a Merry Christmas-enjoy some Christmas clearance the coming weeks! Stores like Walgreens and CVS usually start at 50% off, then 75%, and finally you might be able to catch some 90% clearance if you're lucky.

FREE Taco Bell Fresco Taco

Print your coupon here.

(Coupons valid for 7 days from download or until 1 million free taco coupons are redeemed )

Thanks Freebies4Mom

$4 FREE to Amazon Video on Demand.

Go Here and enter code AVODGIFT at AMAZON.COM to get $4 FREE toward anything at Amazon Video On Demand.

Some movies are only $0.99 to watch, so 4 FREE movies.

Discount Tickets For Annie at ASU's Gammage (AZ)

Limited Number of Discount Tickets Available for
Annie at ASU Gammage

Discount Tickets are for the following dates:
December 30, 2009 - 7:30pm
December 31, 2009 - 12:00pm
January 1, 2010 - 7:30pm
January 3, 2010 - 7:00pm
Regular Price: $23.25 - $68.50
Discount Price is $16.50 - $40.00 - CLICK HERE

These discount tickets are selling Fast too!

(Thanks Stacy for sharing!)

Diapers on sale this week (December 20)

Walgreens:
*Walgreens brand diapers are BOGO 50% off. They're $8.99 each (two for $13.49).
CVS:
*Pampers jumbos are $8.88
K-mart:
*Huggies big packs are $19.99 until 12/28
*Huggies jumbos are $9.99 until 12/24
*Pampers jumbos are $9.99 until 12/24

(let us know if you see diapers on sale anywhere else)
(Thanks babycheapskate!)

A few last minute Amazon deals

Scrabble Crossword Game, $5.99 (reg price $19.99)

Clue Game, $4.99 (reg price of $19.99)

If you are a fan of 24, you can get the 24 Clue Game for $4.99 here as well.

Super Why ABC Letter Preschool Game, $4.99 (reg price of $19.99)

(This happens to be one of my daughter's favorite shows)

Melissa has a REALLY long list of other Amazon deals here.

Have a deal to share?

Let us know if you know of a deal or sale going on!

With the holidays just around the corner, the blog will undoubtedly slow down a bit (I think it already has).

Leave a comment or send us an email: (momsessential@hotmail.com)

Happy Holidays!

Fresh and Easy Coupon

$6 off $30
Good until 12/22
Click here

Gap 25% off enitre order, last day

Enter code HOORAH at checkout at Gap.com

(Ebates is offering 2% back)

Walgreens 2-day sale

Starting today (Wednesday), Walgreens is having a 4-day sale

The first 2 days (until Thursday, December 17th) when you spend $25 before coupons, a $5 Register Reward (coupon that can be used on your next shopping order) will print out.

The rest of the sale is until Saturday, December 19th.

Huggies diapers are on sale for $8.99, and you get a $2 Register Reward (1 per transaction).

There are some $1.50 and $2 coupons that recently came out in Sunday papers and if you have the Walgreens coloring book from a while back, there was a $1 coupon that you can use on top of the manufacturer's coupon

Toys are Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Complete Contact Solution is $7.99 and you get an $8 Register Reward.

You can check the Walgreens ad here.

***On Dec. 17th and 18th, it is Friends and Family day, so a coupon for 15% off your purchase (and 20% off anything Walgreens brand) is available on the Walgreens Faebook Fan Page. ***

(Once you have a Register Reward from a product, you can still buy the product on your next transaction, but another Register Reward will not print out)

FREE Shipping Day, Dec 17th

For a list of stores offering FREE shipping on Thursday, Dec 17th (with delivery by Christmas Eve) check out this list here.

Safeway coupons for FREE items

Safeway 12 Days

Go here to print a coupon everyday for a free item at Safeway with $20 purchase.

(cake mix, eggs, soda, potatoes...)

Oprah, Family Fun and Parents Magazines-$5 for 1 year

A few Magazine deals from Common Sense With Money

Amazon is offering O Magazine one year subscription for only $5. This price reduction is good through 12/19.

Disney Family Fun Magazine one year subscription$4.95 after instant discount

Parents Magazine one year subscription$4.97 after instant discount

20% off at Children's Place and Old Navy

Children's Place-Use code A99C9 to get 20% off entire order, expires tomorrow, Dec 14th (Go through Ebates for 3% back) If shopping after the 14th, use code GGAC9 until Dec 23rd for 15% off.

Old Navy-20% off entire order until Dec. 15th using code ONSAVE20-sleepwear starting at $7 (Go through Ebates for 10% back) $7 shipping or FREE when you spend $50.

Build-A-Bear Online-pay as little as $3 plus tax!-Dead deal :(

You can enjoy free economy shipping when you shop at Build A Bear today 12/12 only.

*Plus you can also get $7 off your purchase of $10 or more when you use the code 94477at checkout.

Build A Bear has bears for as cheap as $10. Also you can get some of those cute yet expensive clothing and accessories for less with this code. Some of the outfits start at $10.

***ETA UPDATE: Apparently, they’ve removed this code and it is no longer available to use on the internet. Sorry for any inconvenience. ***

(Thanks CommonSenseWithMoney)

*Tomorrow is the last day to like this video of our 3-year old on Facebook-thanks to those who have already liked it!

Disney's G-Force Movie Deals

There is a $10 printable coupon here for the new Disney movie G-force.

If you are heading to Target, you can also print a $5 coupon here. (Blue-ray disc purchase of $5 or more)

Amazon currently has the DVD on pre-order for only $8.49 here and the DVD/Blue-ray combo for $19.99 here.

*This title will be released on December 15, 2009*

(Thanks Spend Less Save More!)

Amazon finds today

Monopoly Electronic Banking, $9.99, normally $39.99

Twilight Deluxe Scene It Game, $7.99, normally $29.99

Simpsons Scene it, $7.99, normally $29.99

Different Leap Frog Tag Story books are selling for $5.99, normally around $15 Cars or Spongebob or Pirates

And Crayola Crayon Town Large Mat Construction Set is down to $4.99, normally $19.99

Other Amazon toy deals here

Denny's, FREE Peppermint Pancake Puppies

You can print your coupon on Facebook here. Valid until Dec 14th

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***Oh, and Please if you have a minute, will you watch my 3-year old daughter's video on Facebook here and give it a LIKE-it's a little contest for Rubios***

Fans fly free

Become a fan of Southwest Airlines on Facebook and enter to win 2 free round trip tickets. Southwest is giving away 100 pairs of round trips. The sweepstakes runs until December 31.

Get a phone call from Santa

Fry's Food is offering you a chance to schedule a phone call from Santa Claus, Sammy the Snowman or Tony Stewart. Go to http://www.holidayphonecalls.com/ and sign in with your Fry's account (it's free to sign up). I just set up a call for my daughter on the 23rd from Santa. Check it out.

Great Clips-1 Free Hair Cut with $50 gift card purchase

Valid at select Phoenix locations thru 12/24/2009 (and surely other markets as well)
Find your local Great Clips here.

Online Shopping Codes and cash back

Old Navy-20% off any purchase with code ONSAVE20, 10% back with Ebates PLUS FREE shipping on $50 orders

Kohls-Get $10 for every $50 you spend, online or in store, 4% back with Ebates

Borders, 30% off any item, code BSL7021A, 6% back with Ebates

Barnes and Noble-Save 15% off any eligible item (not sure which items are eligible myself, but try the code if you are shopping), 8% back with Ebates

Many Amazon toys have gone on sale, check them out Here, some 70% off

AZ-Free admission to Arizona Science Center

Enjoy free general admission and entrance to "Robots: The Interactive Exhibition" Saturday and Sunday (Dec. 12-13). Ford Motor Company Fund is underwriting the cost of the weekend, which also includes special discounted pricing will also be offered on presentations in the Dorrance Planetarium and movies in the IMAX® Theater. 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

(more details on their site here, thanks AZcentral deals!)

$50 Safeway gift card Giveaway, ends tomorrow

Stephanie at mysavvysavings is giving away a $50 gift card to Safeway! She is the author of the "101 things to do with..." series.




Check out her giveaway here.

JCPenney-$10 off $10 online

Get $10 of your purchase of $10 or more at JcPenney.com! Use coupon code NICE4U at checkout to receive your discount. You will have to pay shipping.

Get 3% 5% back with Ebates

Also, watch the mail for JCPenney coupons-some are $10 off $25 and others are $10 off $10!

(Thanks the Good Deal Gal!)

Diapers on sale this week (December 6)

Check out babycheapskate's full list of diaper deals this week.

Update-Bashas (AZ) Coke/Harkins Ticket AND Cup Deal

This is a really good deal for those who have Bashas nearby and like a Free movie.

Receive a free Harkins movie pass and Harkins loyalty cup when you purchase three or more 50-ounce Coca-Cola twin packs (on sale for $2.49 each) or six or more 2-liter Coca-Cola products ($1.79 each). Use your Thank You Card to get this deal. Valid through Dec. 8. This will print out in coupon form and can be redeemed at Harkins theatres.

*Tricia and Kristi found that some Bashas stores have $1.00 coupons on the packs, making them an even better deal!* Thanks for letting us know.

*Jill found that Some Betty Crocker Potato pouches (Au Gratin to be exact) have a similar $1.00 coupon (which she got FREE at Albertsons this week with coupons from here.)

And if you want to have a chance at $100, you can nominate your favorite Money-Saving Blog here.

Gap online, 25% off entire order, 10% back

NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6.
ENTER Code BBL6VZD1ND3L at Gap and get 25% off your order.

Free shipping when you spend $50, and that includes Old Navy.

Shop through Ebates first and get 10% back at both stores!

Inexpensive Baby/Toddler Bedding

Really cute bedding at great prices.

(click show original item if using a reader)

12 days of Whataburger

If you have a Whataburger near you

(or at least near your daughter's preschool),

then check out this promo: Sign up today and you'll receive a coupon for free food valid every other day until December 24th, 2009. It could be anything from a shake, to French fries, to a Whataburger®. And it's free just for sharing the holiday season with us. Check it out here.

Christmas Music, Free download a day.

Get a free download of Christmas music every day in December. Check out the daily song here.



Other Christmas Music at Amazon

Harkins/Bashas'/Coca Cola deal

Receive a free Harkins movie pass and Harkins loyalty cup when you purchase three or more 50-ounce Coca-Cola twin packs (on sale for $2.49 each) or six or more 2-liter Coca-Cola products ($1.79 each). Use your Thank You Card to get this deal. Valid through Dec. 8.

I haven't tried this myself. Ooh, and Mary Poppins is coming to Gammage.

(Thanks azcentraldeals!)

Don't forget to turn that spare change into gift cards at Coinstar...more info here. Expires Dec. 6

Hot coupon. First 10,000 people. B1G1F dozen eggs.

At 9 a.m. CST, the first 10,000 people to take the pledge here to "Eat Good" will be able to print a coupon for a free dozen eggs when you purchase another dozen. I just did this and it worked. Just click on "take the pledge."

Thanks $30 Weekly Grocery Budget

Tinkerbell Camera, $12.99 at buy.com OR Amazon

You can get this cute camera for $12.99 at Amazon or Buy.com, regular price of $49.99 at buy.com.
(Thanks Bargain Loving Mom !)

More Printable Coupons

Special K, $2 off Mr. Potato Head, High Value Hasbro Toy Coupons, $1 off Nature Valley, Lots of Pillsbury Coupons, Betty Crocker, and More!
Check them out below or on the Right sidebar.

Free Photo Gift, first 20,000

Be one of the first 20,000 to click the button at Americangreetings.com for $25 in free photo gifts, which includes a calendar, photo book, OR 25 holiday cards.