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January 2009 Blog Posts (23)

Earn CVS Extra Care Bucks from the CVS Advisory Panel

If you join the CVS Advisor Panel, you can earn FREE ExtraCare Bucks! Registration is free, but you do need to have a CVS ExtraCare Card. Then, they will send you invitations to participate in online surveys about CVS -- and thank you by crediting your ExtraCare account with $5, $10 or $15 in ExtraCare Bucks. I just heard about it, so thought I'd pass it on.

To maximize your savings at CVS, read this article on… Continue

Added by Cynthia on January 30, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Get More Offers! Take a minute to join CoolSavings.com

We're so glad you're a CoolSavings Community member—but being a Community member isn't the same as being a CoolSavings.com member. There are many extra benefits to being a CoolSavings.com member—such as access to even more money-saving offers, plus free samples and discounts that are specific to where you live. Some offers can only be seen once you're logged in as a member, so it's definitely in… Continue

Added by Sylvia on January 29, 2009 at 2:48pm — No Comments

New Grocery Coupons Roundup: 1/28/09 (featuring Pet Savings!)

Great new coupons are at CoolSavings! Be sure to click through all the pages (usually, 9-10 pages of coupons!), and check the details on each coupon, too. Here are some highlights:

Pet Food Savings! Save $5 on Science Diet®!

Visit FeedingIsBelieving.com for coupon. Also, enter to win free food for the life of your… Continue

Added by Cynthia on January 28, 2009 at 3:20pm — No Comments

How to Save Money on Maternity Clothes

Pregnancy is a blessing and can be one of the happiest times of your life. It can also be a frustrating time financially if you are not prepared. Not only will you most likely be spending more on groceries because you need to make sure you are eating healthier, but you also have to buy numerous baby items to prepare for your little bundle of joy. If that wasn't enough, you also have to deal with your body changing rapidly and not fitting into your existing wardrobe. If you are lucky enough to… Continue

Added by Sylvia on January 27, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

More Great Tips to Help You Save on Heating

Frigid weather has been sweeping over many parts of the country, and many people are looking for ways to reduce their heating bills. The Dollar Stretcher Web site provides more than 20 useful articles on this topic, and from these I have pulled some of the salient points:

Find leaks and seal them. It’s estimated you can reduce heating bills by 30% with better insulation and proper sealing. The… Continue

Added by Karen Bennett on January 27, 2009 at 10:06am — No Comments

Video Friday: Lower Your Heat Bill!

The videos on one of my favorite "green" sites, Grist, are fun and very informative. Check it out:

More articles on reducing your heat bill are right here:

Reduce Your Home Heating Costs

Cut Your… Continue

Added by Cynthia on January 23, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Know 2008's New Tax Laws and Save

It's that time of year again. Time to start thinking about doing your taxes. With each new year comes a new set of rules and changes you should be aware of...especially if you plan on filing your taxes on your own. Who knows, you might end up saving a few bucks! I found these tips from this article: 10 New Tax Laws You Need to Know.

Recovery Rebate Credit - Good news! If you did not qualify for an… Continue

Added by Sylvia on January 22, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

New Coupons Roundup 1/21/09: Quick Prints!

When you click the links below, the coupon you choose will print automatically! Any link below will take you to a page that says "Please wait while your coupon(s) are being printed,"so make sure your printer is on! And be sure to check the details on each coupon.

Or visit the Printable Coupons page on CoolSavings to browse and see every coupon available.…

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Added by Cynthia on January 21, 2009 at 5:40pm — No Comments

Enjoy these Inauguration Day Freebies & Specials!

Many stores and restaurants nationwide are offering Inauguration Day Freebies, and there’s still time to take advantage of them!

If it’s sweets you’re craving, Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts today at locations nationwide. (Pick any flavor!) Likewise, although it’s not a freebie, Dunkin’ Donuts is offering the… Continue

Added by Karen Bennett on January 20, 2009 at 3:49pm — No Comments

Free Makeup! Tuesday January 20

I just saw this in the Chicago Tribune:

Several major department stores will be giving away cosmetics beginning Tuesday as part of a settlement in a class-action lawsuit. The freebies will be available nationwide at Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Carson Pirie Scott, Nordstrom and several other chains.

The giveaway stems from the 2004 settlement of a suit accusing retailers and cosmetics manufacturers of violating anti-trust laws by fixing prices… Continue

Added by Cynthia on January 19, 2009 at 5:20pm — No Comments

Budget-Friendly Soup Recipes

Unfortunately, the cold weather has left me and my family feeling a bit under the weather. Some rest and a big bowl of homemade soup should help get us back on track. Here are a few yummy soup recipes I found on the CoolSavings Recipes page that are quick and easy, budget friendly and a little more interesting then the chicken noodle soup we've been eating the past few days. Enjoy—and please share any great soup recipes you may… Continue

Added by Sylvia on January 19, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Free Sample of Total Cereal

Added by Cynthia on January 19, 2009 at 10:22am — No Comments

Light Up Your Life With Smart, Green Savings

I love groups like Environmental Working Group that take the guesswork out of making healthy, green choices and have guides on everything from baby formula safety to which fish women should avoid.

Now they've come out with a list of which Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs will save you the most money! We… Continue

Added by Cynthia on January 16, 2009 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Download Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan Book for Free!

Love her or hate her, Suze Orman is one of America's most popular personal finance experts. She is a best-selling author, motivational speaker and Emmy Award-winning television host. To help Americans deal with the current economic crisis, she has teamed up with Oprah and is allowing people to download her latest book Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan, for free!

According to Suze, 2009 is the… Continue

Added by Sylvia on January 15, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

New Coupons Roundup 1/14/09: Quick Prints!

Added by Cynthia on January 14, 2009 at 5:04pm — No Comments

Get Organized Now for Tax Time

Chances are your tax-related documents have started arriving in the mail. Save yourself from rushed, last-minute tax filing and start getting them organized right now. Benefits of filing early include peace of mind and an early return check from the IRS (if you’re getting money back, that is). Here are some tips for getting organized and minimizing stress this tax season.

1.) Have one or more file folders set up to contain the tax documents you are receiving in the mail. Before… Continue

Added by Karen Bennett on January 13, 2009 at 1:45pm — No Comments

Healthy Eating while on a Budget

A common New Year's resolution is to lose weight and eat healthier. Usually that's easier said than done, though, because most people just don't know where to start—or they give up shortly after starting. It's a topic very near and dear to me, because I always have a strong start in the beginning of the year, but by the end of the year...I've gone back to a lot of old habits.

This year I'm determined to stick to my goal of eating healthier and passing on some healthy habits to my… Continue

Added by Sylvia on January 13, 2009 at 12:50pm — No Comments

One Idea With Three Benefits

Benefit Your Health, the Planet's Health, and Your Wallet

How? Eat less meat.

Now, I'm a vegetarian, but I don't consider myself preachy about it, and I have no problem being around meat or meat eaters. Sure, I could point you to dozens of gross videos about factory farming and try to appeal to your compassion for animals—but I've never thought that was the main point. Cruelty to animals aside, here are my top reasons I propose for everyone to simply cut their meat… Continue

Added by Cynthia on January 9, 2009 at 5:53pm — No Comments

Freebies and Rebates from the Walgreens EasySaver Catalog - January 2009

If you don't know about the Walgreens monthly EasySaver Catalog, you're definitely missing out. It's filled with coupons and rebates on all kinds of items—some are free after rebate!

Here’s a list of some freebies you'll find in the January EasySaver Catalog:

-Free Orajel Medicated Cold Sore Brush or Overnight Cold Sore Patches, 8 Pack

-Free AutoExpressions Vent Fresh Elite Auto Air… Continue

Added by Sylvia on January 8, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

New Grocery Coupons Roundup 1/07/09: More Quick Prints!

With quick prints, when you click the links below, the coupon you choose will print automatically! Any link below will take you to a page that says "Please wait while your coupon(s) are being printed,"so make sure your printer is on! And be sure to check the details on each coupon.

Or visit the Printable Coupons page on CoolSavings to browse and see every coupon available.…

Continue

Added by Cynthia on January 7, 2009 at 5:14pm — No Comments