Target Deals thru 5/21

Here are some Target deals worth doing before the new ad comes out on Sunday.

Up & Up Hydrogen Peroxide 16 oz – $.52

- $.50 Up & Up First Aid Item Target Coupon HERE

= $.02

French’s Worcestershire Sauce 15 oz – $1.09

- $.75 MFQ (5/15 SS)--OR--

- $.50 Printable Coupon or MFQ (3/27 SS)

= $.34

Up & Up Sheer Bandages 40 ct - $.97

- $.50 Up & Up First Aid Item Target Coupon HERE

= $.47

Up & Up Costmetic Pencil Sharpener - $.99

- $.50 Up & Up Beauty Item Target Coupon HERE

= $.49

Up & Up Isopropyl Alcohol 16 oz – $1.02

- $.50 Up & Up First Aid Item Target Coupon HERE

= $.52

Up & Up Spray Detangler 10 oz – $1.34

- $.75 Up & Up Hair Care Item Target Coupon HERE

= $.59

Up & Up Gauze Pads Small Size 10 ct – $1.34

- $.50 Up & Up First Aid Item Target Coupon HERE

= $.84

Up & Up Dryer Sheets 40 ct – $1.37

- $.50 Up & Up Laundry Item Target Coupon HERE

= $.87

Cutter Sensations Insect Repellent – $3.99

- $1.00 Printable Coupon --AND--

- $2.00 Target Coupon HERE

= $.99

Cutter Back Woods Insect Repellent – $3.99

- $1.00 Printable Coupon --AND--

- $2.00 Target Coupon HERE

= $.99

Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Lotion 10.4 oz – $4.09

- $.50 Up & Up Sun Care Item Target Coupon HERE

= $3.59

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Financial Friday: How to Prepare for Special Events + My Husband's Graduation Gift

Graduations and Weddings are quickly approaching. The cost of these events can get pretty expensive.  Whether you are planning a party or purchasing a gift, if you plan ahead you can save lots of money.

Party or Present?  Make a list of what you will need or what you would like to get and keep an eye out over the next few months or weeks. Watch the sales, and when you find an item at a low price, agreeable with your budget, buy it!  This avoids buying last minute and at full retail price.

I knew my husband was going to graduate this May, and I knew exactly what I wanted to get him.  I planned, made a list, kept my eye out, and was able to fill 2 big gift baskets for under $20.

My husband graduated with a Kinesiology degree with a teaching certification and minor in history. I thought it would be cool to give him gift baskets full of helpful tools and gifts. 1 for the "History Teacher/Congratulations" and 1 for the "Coach." With the help of Swagbucks, coupons, FREEbie offers, Amazon and online shopping, I was able to fill 2 gift baskets for super, super cheap! Here's what was in each gift basket and how much I paid for it:

Coaching/Sports Gift Basket:

Total Value - $87.92 + tax

Total Paid - $5.00 + tax

History Teacher/Congratulations Gift Basket:

Total Value - $66.12 + tax

Total Paid - $9.88 + tax

If you aren't sure what to get that special person, ASK THEM! Then keep an eye out for sales and deals. You'll be glad you did! I tell you, the BIGGEST help was the use of Swagbucks and Amazon GC's. You can find almost anything on Amazon, and at a cheaper price than at any store. If you haven't already started using Swagbucks, read about it HERE.

Happy Graduation to my Hubby - you've worked extremely hard the last 4 years, and I am SO proud of you!!

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Groupon: $20 for $40 worth of food at The Italian Inn Ridglea

If you have not been to The Italian Inn, you definitely need to go!  I have been several times, and it is such a lovely, romantic place.  "Home of the Singing Waiters!"  For ONLY $20, get $40 worth of food at The Italian Inn Ridglea in Fort Worth!!

Here's how to get this deal:

* Go HERE and login/sign up for a Groupon Account

* If you don't see the deal, go to the “Visit More Cities” link to find Fort Worth. Then you should see the deal on the side bar.

* Click the “Buy” button and complete your order

...and...voila!

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Denny's: 20% off Entire Check Coupon

Go HERE to print a coupon good for 20% off your entire guest check at Denny's. My family often goes to Denny's, so we will be using this coupon.

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Swagbucks Friday!! - How much have you earned so far?

I am now up to $255 worth of Amazon giftcards AND $60 in iTunes giftcards!! And with those giftcards, I have been able to purchase cables/cords, books, movies, music, A LARGE DOG CRATE, etc. - all for FREE! I even purchased a walter filter for my fridge for FREE! What do you use your Swagbucks on?

What are Swagbucks?? Well...you can earn points ("swagbucks") by searching the web through their Swagbucks site. Then you can redeem those points for free stuff like giftcards, cash, other items.  **NEW:  Giftcard offers like CVS, Home Depot, Chili's, Fandango.  Details HERE**

Every Friday is Mega Swagbucks day! You can earn MORE swagbucks by searching on Fridays. I usually get a FREE Amazon giftcard about twice a month by doing this!!

If you have not started using Swagbucks, I would highly suggest you start now. It is SO well worth the effort. You are probably on the internet searching everyday anyways, so why not win some free stuff while you're at it!

Now...with all those Amazon.com Giftcards, go BUY something and NOT pay for it!! hehe

Don't forget to read my post on 10 Ways to Maximize Your SwagBucks.

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