MyPoints

I LOVE MyPoints! I've been using it for YEARS (yes, I mean that literally, 6 years according to them). MyPoints gives you points for reading email and buying stuff online (you know, stuff you already do?). You can then redeem the points for gift cards (including PayPal, Amazon, CVS, Target, Visa Prepaid Card, Walgreens or Walmart). Yes, I've done it (my preference is Amazon. Oh the money I can spend at Amazon!)

Anyway, you can sign up HERE and join MyPoints.

$15 for $30 at Hasbro Toy Shop (Groupon Deal)

There is an awesome deal over on Groupon right now! You can purchase a $30 voucher to the Hasbro Toy Shop for only $15. To get this deal, you'll need to sign up or log in to your Groupon account and go to Wisconsin/Milwaukee. This will probably go fast and is a great way to pick up birthday or Christmas presents!

Frontline Deal

I don't have a pet (really not conducive to apartment living) but I grew up with cats and my mom still has them. I have come to learn how much pets cost. Fortunately, Frontline has a deal for you right now where you can get up to 50% off your flea and tick medicines. Hopefully this will help cut down the costs some!

Pampers Gifts To Grow

Have you heard of Pampers Gifts to Grow? It's a program that allows you to get points for your Pampers purchases and use it to get free Pampers stuff (free diapers, anyone???). Right now, new users can sign up and get 100 points FREE! You will also receive periodic emails and special offers. Click Here

Cheap Enfamil at Target

If you're a fan of powder formula, there is a good deal at Target this week. You can get Enfamil, Gentelease or Premuim for $22. Combine this with $5.00 off on any can of Enfamil Powder (use zipcode 30009 if you have trouble finding it) and get it for $19 each!

Free Photo Canvas from Canvas People (Plus Shipping)

Right now Canvas People is offering a FREE 8"x10" canvas of any picture you like. If you want a bigger size or something different, you can instead get a $50 credit toward any canvas size. You only pay shipping, $14.95. That's still a great deal.

The Warehouse Issue

For the first time in months (and I mean that literally, at least 4 maybe 5 to 6) I went to Costco today. Now, I will admit the biggest reason I haven't been in months is that the closest one to me has been closed and going to the next closest (about 20 minutes away) hasn't been convenient for me.

Since today was the first day it opened, I spent a lot of time watching people as we rushed around getting our items. As I looked, some things I knew right away I could get for cheaper with coupons while other things I knew that the best price was right here.

A lot couponers will automatically dismiss the Warehouse Stores as being too expensive. This is especially true of those who do the more "extreme" type of couponing. Me, I've found it all depends. No, it's not cheaper to buy Tide at Costco, BJ's or Sam's without a coupon than it would be to buy 2 or 3 smaller ones at Target when you combine sales and coupons. But for a lot of stuff that simply doesn't go on sale often, doesn't have coupons or both, it's quite often cheaper to buy it at the big store!

The picture above is my trip for today. I bought:

Bananas
Yeast
Frozen Blueberries
Frozen Strawberries
Cheddar Cheese
Baby Carrot Snack Packs
Coppertone Sunscreen

Except for the cheese, I haven't found a better price for the above items.

I'm sure you are thinking "Well, you probably could have found a better deal on sunscreen!" And the answer is MAYBE. I've been pricing sunscreen recently since we're going on a trip soon. So far, the deals I've seen are comparable to what I paid at Costco when you break it down per bottle (I paid $4 a bottle at Costco).

So why did I buy the cheese if it was more expensive than if I had bought Kraft with coupons (which is true, it is more expensive by about $0.50 per 8 oz when bought at rock bottom prices.) Because Dave likes the Costco cheese better. It seems a little crazy but it's true. He likes the taste of Costco cheese. So yeah, I paid about $2 more than I would have if I bought the same amount of Kraft, but for me $2 is worth it because I know it goes over better at my house.

So is shopping at the Warehouse stores worth it? My answer is, it really depends. The best way to know is to know your prices. Some stuff it will never be cheaper to buy at the Warehouse store. Some stuff it will never be cheaper to buy it at the regular grocery store. Know your prices, know the amount you can store and realize that the Warehouse club isn't evil and can easily be worth the price of the membership if you use it right.

Jillian Michaels Weight Loss Plan

You already know that I'm trying to lose weight, right? Well, Jillian Michaels is one of my heroes of weight loss and she's got a great program you can try for FREE! That's right, a 7 Day Free Trial. I've actually used her plan and I like it a lot. She gives very detailed lists for diet and exercise, a forum to talk with other people trying to lose weight (or who have already been there). Jillian herself participates on the forums too!

Some of the other great parts of the program? It's totally customizable, it has a lot of recipes that come from her various books (including her cookbook) and gives you tons of options when it comes to exercise (no, you will not be stuck in the gym all the time!).

If you are like me and wanting to lose weight, I'd suggest you give the 7 Day Free Trial a chance. It's really easy to cancel if you decide it's not for you and if you decide to keep it, it's only $4 a day.

Credit Karma

One of the most frustrating things about your credit score is how hard it is to get it! While you can get your credit report for free from the 3 major reporting companies, your credit score isn't so easy.

Well, actually, with Credit Karma it is! You can get your score completely free. I've used it for over a year myself and I love it. The information is completely secure. They make their money by offering you ways to make a positive impact on your credit score and save money. You don't have to sign up for any of the offers if you don't want to. They will provide you with an accurate score so you know where you're standing with the credit world AND will show you why your score is that way. It's rather cool and completely free! So check out Credit Karma!

99 pictures for $0.99 at Snapfish!

Do you have a lot of pictures to print? Right now Snapfish has 99 pictures for $0.99! Add your photos and use the code JULYPENNY99 at check out to get them.

Free Chips and Queso at Chilis

Are you a fan of Chili's? Well, you can sign up for Chili’s Email Club and get a coupon for a free order of chips and queso!

Soup Plantation/Sweet Tomatoes Coupons

Don't you love when a plan comes together? Jandy and I had made plans to go out to Soup Plantation for lunch on Saturday and wouldn't you know they released coupons today?

If you want to get Soup Plantation (or Sweet Tomatoes if that's what they call it by you) you can go HERE and get some great coupons, including a 2 adults for $9.99 total (valid only tomorrow) or Get a Free Kids Meal when you Buy and Adult meal (valid Saturday and Sunday, also the one we're using!)

Charmin Toilet Paper $0.24 a roll at Staples

Yes, you read that right, Staples, the office store has cheap toilet paper, especially if you (like us) are brand loyal to Charmin. Here's the deal:

Charmin is on sale today and tomorrow for $4.99 (16 rolls of Basic).

Staples released a 15% off coupon which you can get HERE. (Takes off $0.75)
Use a $0.25/1 Charmin coupon from the 6/5 P&G ad.
Final Price: $3.99 or $0.24 a roll!

Regal Cinema's $1 Movie Days this Summer

The Regal Cinema's $1 Movie Days start TODAY and I'd thought I'd give you all a reminder!

At 10 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday from today until 8/25, you can see a kid's movie for only $1! While none are brand new (sorry, no Cars 2!) there are some newer films, like Megamind or How to Train Your Dragon, all rated G or PG.

Personally, we're going to see "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" tomorrow at our local theater. Want to see what's showing at yours? You can go HERE and search by your zip code!

Skippy Natural Peanut Butter for $1.55 a Jar AGAIN!

I stood in my kitchen today, making lunch for the girls, when I realized that I've only got a jar and a half of peanut butter left and the next time it goes on sale I need to buy some. So what happens? Amazon puts Skippy on sale for $1.55 a jar again! Whoo Hoo!

So how does it work?

First, you have to go to Skippy Peanut Butter, Natural Super Chunk, 15-Ounce Jars (Pack of 6) (that's the link, for you).

Then you need to click Subscribe and Save (it will save you 15%). You can cancel the subscription afterward if you want.

Next, you'll need to use the code SKIPPY45 on the Subscribe and Save page (put it in "Gift Card and Promotional Codes") to save another 15%. This takes it down to $9.27 for 6 jars, or $1.55 a jar.

Not wanting chunky? You can get Skippy Peanut Butter, Natural Creamy, 15-Ounce Jars (Pack of 6) for $13.02 for 6 or $2.17 a jar (if I remember right, it's slightly cheaper to buy them at Stater Bros at this price)

Oh happy day, more peanut butter!

Free 8x10 Collage at Walgreens

For Father's Day, Walgreens has a FREE 8x10 photo collage available until Saturday, June 18.

To get the deal, you'll need to go HERE (the Walgreens Digital Photo Center). When you're ready to check out, use the code 1FREEBIE to get your collage for free.

Thanks Wild for Wags!

Living Social Fandango Deal-2 Tickets to the Movies only $9!

Movie tickets are expensive. I wish it weren't true, but the last time I checked, $10 each for an evening show is considered cheap.

So when I see a good movie ticket deal, I jump on it! Fandango has a deal on Living Social where you can get 2 movie tickets for $9. Yeah, 2 tickets for less than the price of 1. You can Go HERE to order your set. I plan on using ours to see Cars 2 in a couple weeks!

Earth's Best Organic Yogurt Smoothies Cheap at Amazon

Right now Amazon has Earth's Best Organic Fruit Yogurt Smoothie, Strawberry Banana, 4.2-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12) for $13.99 shipped if you use the Promo Code EBSMOTH3  along with the "Subscribe and Save" option. If you are member of Amazon Mom you can get free shipping as well!

Regal Cinema's $1 Movie Days this Summer

Regal Cinemas is offering a deal for $1 per person for the 10 AM showing of their PG & G Rated Movies on Tuesday and Wednesday's this summer! This will be a great chance to take the kids to a movie for cheap!

Go HERE to find out if your local theater is participating!

Thanks Montgomery County Moms!

Half Price Frappuccino at Starbucks 5/6 to 5/15

Personally, I'm thinking this is an awesome treat for Mother's Day (either for you or to give your mother!). From 3 to 5 every evening from 5/6 to 5/15, you can get Frappuccino's half price at Starbucks. It's however you want it and includes the non-coffee flavors (a great cheer comes up from those of us who don't drink coffee!).