Back to School Deals 8/29-9/4

Once again, here is the back to school list for several of the major retailers, courtesy of my blogger friends.

Office Max deals courtesy of yours truly.
Office Depot deals from Thrifty NW Mom.
Clothing deals from Centsible in Seattle.
Staples deals from This Beautiful Frugal Life.
Rite Aid deals from Coupon Connections NW.

Free Kidorable Umbrella or T-shirt!

See that insanely cute fairy umbrella? Yeah, I just got it for free! I did have to pay shipping, but my daughter is obsessed with all things fairy, so this will be a cute little gift for her (shhh....don't tell!). Here's the deal:

Kidorable is giving away free umbrellas or embroidered t-shirts. Simply go to their site, click on "product line" & then click on either "umbrellas" or "embroidered t-shirts." If you'd like to get the umbrella, add one to your cart & use code: modfreeumb08. If you want the t-shirt, add one to your cart & use code: FREESHIRT8.

Either deal will require you pay $7.95 in shipping, but that's still a bargain. The t-shirts cost more, so you'd get more bang for your buck. But here in the NW, we have a lot of rain, so I opted for the umbrella. How could I resist it?!

Thanks, Rockin Deals!

The Body Shop: B2G1 Free

The Body Shop just started their buy 2 get 1 free sale on all skin care products. Stock up now while you can score the freebies! While I didn't see any certified organic products, I did see many made with organic ingredients, so take a look at those.

This deal is available both in store or online. Shipping is a flat $5.95 or free with orders $50 or more. Click here to get started.

BOGO Orange Julius Today Only

If you're doing some last minute shopping today at the mall, head over to Orange Julius. Participating locations are offering up buy one get one free on any Julius, any size on Tuesdays!

$2 Fair Admission Today Only

If you want to go to the Evergreen State Fair....you don't have a lot of time left! Head up to Monroe today & pay just $2 to get in before 2 pm.

I realize the weather isn't great today, but regular prices for adults are $10, kids ages 6-15 are $7, & kids 6 & under are free. Obviously this would be quite a savings for a family or group of friends. Come on....we live in the NW....we can handle a little rain! Details are here.

Free Dove Damage Therapy Samples

Costco members, click here to get a free sample of Dove Damage Therapy shampoo & conditioner.

Free Smashbox Product 9-2 PST

Every Tuesday & Thursday Smashbox has a deal called “Let’s Do Lunch” where they give you a free gift with any order between 9-2 pm PST. Today’s gift is this Waterproof Shadow Liner (shade: Starstruck) that retails for $22! I love this shade & think it would go great with the new fall fashions! Just place an order & after you hit submit & the freebie will show up on your order.

Additionally, you can become a Pretty Points member which has lots of perks (free shipping, points earned for all your purchases, bonus deluxe sample, birthday gift, etc.). If you’re gonna buy something, you may as well get free shipping & other bonus items, right?

Lastly, you get the “Let’s Do Lunch” freebie on any purchase, so make it as cheap as you can (unless you really have a specific item in mind). The Curtain Call section is items that are on sale, so pick one of those.

Office Max Back to School Deals

Here are the best back to school deals at Office Max for this week. Note that some of these deals require you to be a member of the Max Perks program. You can join in store or here (click on the business link & put “self” or your name where it asks for business name).

Free (with qualifying purchase)

Expo Dry Erase markers & sets (B2G2 free) ($1/1 Expo Washable )
Sharpie Accent highlighters (B2G2 free) ($1/2 Sharpie highlighter Facebook coupon)
Zebra ballpoint pens, 24 pk (B1G1 free)
HP Photo & Business Communications paper (B1G1 free)

Great Deals

Office Max filler paper college or wide ruled, 100 sheets, $.01 (limit 3)
Office Max 12" ring binder ruler, $.05 (limit 3)
Schoolio 1 subject notebook college or wide ruled, 70 sheets, $.05 (limit 3)
Dixon #2 pencils, 10 pk, $.10 (limit 3)
Schoolio composition books, 100 sheets, $.50 (limit 3)
Office Max 2 or 4 pocket folders, 2 for $1
Select Crayola art supplies, 2 for $3 ($2/1 Crayola Beginnings)
Office Max 3 or 5 subject notebooks, 2 for $4
Mead 8.5x11 college ruled filler paper, 200 sheets, 2 for $5
Composition books, 3 pk, 2 for $5
Sharpie permanent markers, 5 pk, 2 for $6
Paper Mate Clear Point mechanical pencil starter set, 2 for $7
Pilot G2 gel pens or FriXion pens or highlighters, 2 for $8 ($1/1 Pilot pens)
Office Max insertable & write on dividers, 3 pk, 25% off
One Size Fits All book covers, 25% off
All zipper binders & pouches, 25% off
All backpacks & lunch bags, 50% off
All Elmer's glue & Office Max glue, tape, staplers, & clips, B1G1 50% off
Iris or Really Useful plastic storage boxes, B1G1 50% off
All Learning Horizons workbooks or Trend stickers & classroom decor, B1G1 50% off

1 Yr Magazine Subscriptions Less than $4!

Best Deal Magazines has a ton of 1 year magazine subscriptions for $4.69. Family Fun, Elle, Bridal Guide, Inc., & Men's Fitness are just a few of the options. Use code: MONTHEND17 through August 31st to save 17% off the price....bring a 1 year subscription down to $3.89!

Today's daily deal is a 1 year subscription to Yoga for $4.39. With the discount code you would pay just $3.64!

Think ahead & order a few of these for gifts. A magazine subscription makes a great birthday or holiday gift because it lasts all year!

Organic Farming Information

PCC Natural Markets posted this article which is an excellent read regarding the myth that organic farming won't sustain our population. In fact, organic farms typically produce the same or more crops than farms that use chemicals. Additionally, if government subsidies were removed from our agriculture, organic foods would actually cost less than their conventional counterparts.

It also discusses the toxic chemicals found in produce, the effect on our environment (where do you think those chemicals go? into the water which runs off & we end up drinking!), the disposal of chemicals in other nations, etc. My guess is that if you read it, you will start to see why buying organic products whenever possible is so important. I recommend you take a few minutes & read it; it's definitely eye opening!

Lean Cuisine BOGO Free Coupon

Go "like" Lean Cuisine on Facebook & then click on the tab that reads "the scoop." You will then be able to print out a BOGO free coupon for Lean Cuisine Market Creations. Don't forget to hit the back button twice after it starts printing to generate a second print!

Thanks, Coupon Clippin' Daddy.

Rockin' Green Winner

Congratulations to Manda who won the Rockin' Green detergent giveaway! Stay tuned because there are more giveaways in the works for BMIM readers.

$25/$50 or $50/$150 at Express

Print out the coupon above & save $25 off any purchase of $50 or more or $50 off any $150 or more purchase at Express. You have until 9/30/10 to use this coupon.

Thanks, The Thrifty Thumb!

Staples Paper Moneymaker!

It's time to stock up on copy paper at Staples...& get paid to do so! Here's how:

Buy the Hammermill Copy Plus Copy Paper, 500 sheets $4.99
- $2/1 MQ (8/29 SS)
= $2.99
Submit for the $4.49 Staples Easy Rebate
= $1.50 profit after coupon & rebate

You can submit for 2 rebates per household, so you could get 1000 sheets of paper & make $3 in profit doing so. Talk about a nice moneymaker!

Thanks for the heads up, Hip2Save.

Rite Aid Deals & Freebies

I haven't posted any Rite Aid deals for a while, but here are some great deals there this week, that are worth checking out. You will need to be a member of the Wellness+ program for many of these deals, but you can sign up here if you haven't already.

Nivea Lip Care $2.99
- $1.99 SCR
- $1 +UP
= Free after SCR & +UP

Nivea Men's Body Wash $3
- $1/1 MQ (RP 8/27)
- $2 +UP
= Free after coupon & +UP

Colgate Toothpaste (select varieties) $1.50 x 2 = $3
- $.75/1 MQ x 2 (8/29 SS)
- $1 +UP WYB2
= $.50 for 2 (just $.25 each!)

Gain dish detergent $.89
- $1/1 MQ (8/29 PG)
= Free

Bourdeaux's Butt Paste, 4 oz. $3.99
- $3/1 Video Values coupon
- $1/1 MQ (8/29 SS)
= Free

Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets BOGO Free (2o sheets) $9.99 each (online price)
- $1 SCR WYB 2
- $3/1 MQ x 2 (8/15 RP)
= $2.99 for 2 (just $1.49 each!)

Albertsons Doubler Ideas

This weekend has been insanely busy for me, so I didn't have time to create any doubler ideas to use at Albertsons. But luckily my friend Heather over at Queen Bee Coupons came up with an amazing list! You will want to check out her complete list, but here are a few ideas on how to use those doublers:

Ken's Salad Dressing $1.25
- $1/1 MQ (SS 8/15)
- doubler
= Free (or just $.25 w/out doubler)

Blue Diamond Almonds $1.75 each WYB 4
Buy 4 = $7
- $1/1 MQ x 4 (SS 8/22)
- doubler x 3
= 4 Free cans

Activa Yogurt, 4 pack $2
- $1/1 MQ (SS 8/8)
- doubler
= Free

Sunday Coupon Preview

According to Sunday Coupon Preview we will see 3 inserts in tomorrow’s paper (2 in the Seattle Times). Take a look around & if you see a high value coupon for an item you need, consider buying multiple papers.

20% off + Extra 15% off at Kohl's

Kohl's has 2 online promo codes that are stackable right now which should make for some great deals! If you order by August 28th, you will also get 99 cent shipping on every item you order (3 items = $2.97).

First use code: UTAKE20 to get 20% off anything you buy. Next use code: LOWPRICE15 to get an additional 15% off. Remember, you can use these codes on clearance items as well, so look for some bargains!

I'm not a big fan of Kohl's, but with discounts like these I may have to go online & see what I can find. If you snag a great deal, leave a comment letting us know!

Thanks for the codes, Hip2Save.

Carabiner Digital Camera $6.99 Shipped

Today's deal at Kids.Woot is such a fun one! For just $1.99 + $5 shipping, you can get this carbiner digital camera. Why? Why not. Every kid I know would think having a mini digital camera attached to their belt loop or backpack would be awesome.

Grab this little gift & you'll be the coolest parent (or aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.) on the block!

Today Only: Starbucks Coffee 36% off

Today only at Amazon you can get Starbucks ground or whole bean coffee up to 36% off. This deal also qualifies for free shipping if your order is $25 or more or if you have Prime membership.

PCC's Big Day of Play

PCC, oh how I love you.....for so many reasons. The newest reason is the Big Day of Play tomorrow from 9:30-5 at Magnuson Park in Seattle. Tomorrow will be all about getting families active together with events like 3 on 3 basketball, a fun run, paddling & boating, gardening, & more! There will be music & food from different cultures & of course, samples of food from PCC along with recipes. All the details are here.

We used to head down to Magnuson every Saturday for my daughter's soccer, but she told us a few weeks ago she "wasn't feeling soccer anymore." Since we love Magnuson Park & PCC, this is a good reason to head back down there!

TGIF...It's Mega Swagbucks Day

Don't forget....Fridays are Mega Swagbucks Day! You can earn a LOT more Swagbucks than normal. Not Swagging yet? You should be! Click here to start earning free stuff!

Bath & Bodyworks Freebie

I love all the coupons Bath & Bodyworks release! Print out this coupon & get a free Signature Collection body care item (up to $12 value) with any $10 purchase.

Thanks, Gina.

Free Photo Book from Shutterfly

If you're an existing Shutterfly customer, check your email inbox ASAP. I received an email today for a free 8x8 photo book (valued at $29!). This code isn't an online promo code, so unfortunately I can't share it. They sent specific emails out to specific customers (& no, I don't know how they determined who to send them to).

I just wanted to give you guys the heads up to keep an eye out for an email from Shutterfly. It definitely isn't spam!

Free Subscription to Spin

If you know a music lover, sign them up for a free year of Spin magazine. These deals go quickly so act now if you want this freebie!

New Walgreens Coupon Policy!

We've been asking for this for ages & it's finally here! Walgreens now has an official coupon policy on their website. Print this out & keep it in your coupon binder or wallet to prevent any hassles.

They clearly state you can get items for free & they will adjust down the coupons. They clearly state you can use 2 coupons on BOGO sale items as long as the price doesn't go below zero, which means you won't get any overage, but you should get them both free. They clearly discuss RR's (both earning & redeeming).

This really is big news for those of us who shop at Walgreens. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Walgreens!

Gap's Give & Get Sale

I love this promo! The Gap has a Give & Get sale going on where you get 30% off everything you buy & 5% of what you spend goes to a charity you select (there are 6 to choose from). The stores that are participating in this event are:

• The Gap
• The Gap Outlet
• Banana Republic
• Banana Republic Factory Store
• Old Navy
• Piperlime
• Athleta

Tell your friends about this (you can even hit the icons at the bottom of this posting to share) & spread the word. The more people that participate, the more money that is raised for charity!

The Body Shop: 20% off Everything

The Body Shop is running their Friends & Family sale through 8/29/10. Get an extra 20% off everything...including sale items....when you use the code: FF10. This discount is only valid online.

Now is a great time to stock up on body butters or lotions; winter is around the corner & that typically means drier, itchier skin! Take a look at the organic items The Body Shop offers, as well!

Free Bottle of Gain at 9 am PST

Go like "Gain" dishwashing detergent on Facebook & at 9 am PST today, snag a free full size bottle of Gain. There are a limited amount of bottles, so act quickly if you want one!

Free Photo Book

Don't forget today is the day to get your free 4.5"x6" photo book from Walgreens! Go “like” Walgreens on Facebook & get the code. You will have to pay around $3 in shipping, but this is a great freebie for those end of the summer memories. Send it to a family member out of state & share the love!

10 Birkram Yoga Classes Just $20

Today's Groupon deal is a "hot" one (I know, bad pun!). If you live in South Snohomish County, check this out. You can get 10 Birkram Yoga classes for $20 (regularly $120) at Birkram Yoga Everett on 128th. Click on the "more great deals nearby" box to the right of the main Seattle deal to view it.

I know someone who has been to that studio in the past & said she had a great yoga class. If you've been there, leave a comment letting us know your thoughts on it.

$2 Evergreen State Fair Admission!

If you still plan on heading up to Monroe to check out the Evergreen State Fair, here's a deal for you. My good friend & loyal BMIM reader, Janelle, just told me about how to get in for $2!

On Tuesday, August 31st you can get general admission tickets for $2 before 2 pm. Regular prices for adults are $10, kids ages 6-15 are $7, & kids 6 & under are free. Obviously this would be quite a savings for a family or group of friends. Details are here.

Thanks for the tip, Janelle. This leaves more cash for the essentials....scones, elephant ears, corn on the cob, etc!

French Toast Uniform: $15000 Contest!

For many of you school has started already & in my household it will start next week. If your kids attend a private, charter, or public school that has a dress code (1 in 5 public schools now do!), you need to hear about this!

I know I've mentioned it before, but this contest is so amazing, it's worth repeating. French Toast Uniform has a contest called "Show Us the Real 'U' in Uniform." They are asking kids to either send photos or a video with a short essay (300 words maximum) about what makes them unique & proud of themselves when wearing their uniform. The winner of this contest will receive $10,000 & $5,000 in vouchers from French Toast to the school that the winner attends!

I love that this contest has a strong focus on creating positive self worth in kids & also in giving via the uniform vouchers for the school. Both of these are important lessons for children to learn.

Ten finalists will be chosen around the first part of November & the winner will be announced on or around November 30, 2010. You have until September 15, 2010 to enter. Click here for all the information & to enter.



French Toast invited me to partner with them as a Brand Ambassador. If you have any questions regarding my disclosure policy, you can read it here.

Target Shoppers: Check Your Receipts

Today on the BMIM Facebook wall, Erika, a reader, asked me if I had heard about Target not giving the full value of a MQ when it required you purchase more than 1 item to redeem it (in her case, a $2/2 MQ). I was stunned that she didn't get the full amount off automatically & that she had to ask a manager to override the beep. She bought both items, so the $2 should have come off no questions.

Well, then I read this. It appears Target has changed their computer system in regards to redeeming coupons & this problem is now common place with couponers across the nation. Why on earth they would only give people partial value on a coupon when they will receive the full amount is beyond me.

Something stinks like yesterday's diapers about this. I certainly hope Target corrects the error, but in the meantime check your receipts! Make sure you get the full value of your coupons & if you need to, get a manager involved. My guess is that heading into the holiday season, Target will want to keep business, not drive it away, so this will be resolved. One can only hope!

Alaska Airlines Fares Starting at $39

Alaska Airlines has a great deal on airfare right now, but you must book by 8/31/10. However, the travel dates for these fares are 9/8/10-12/15/10, so you have plenty of time to plan a fall getaway.

Prices start as low as $39 one way. A few I saw that looked appealing were:

• Seattle to Boise, $59 one way
• Seattle to San Francisco, $69 one way
• Portland to Phoenix, $79 one way
• Los Angeles to Los Cabos, $104 one way

Click here to search for airfares for your next trip.

High Value Qdoba Coupons!

I've never been to Qdoba but I keep hearing that I need to try it. Now I have a reason to! Head over to Qdoba's website & try your luck at their online game. It appears everyone wins some kind of coupon, but the coupons vary. I got a free entree with the purchase of a drink coupon.

If you really love Qdoba you're gonna love this promotion. You can get a new coupon every day for the next 6 weeks/ That's a lot of Qdoba though, if you ask me!

Thanks, Money Saving Mom.

Free VIP Zappos Membership

Hurry if you want this one, because today is the last day to sign up! Zappos always features free shipping, but if you become a Zappos VIP you can get free overnight shipping on any order. Perfect for those shoe emergencies!

This program is intended for students, but it doesn't say you must be a student, so I signed up.

Thanks for the tip, Ten Talents.

Kate Quinn Organics Sale

I love, love, love Kate Quinn Organics products! They are so soft & comfy & my daughter looks adorable in them (if I do say so myself). I am lucky enough to live near their headquarters so I can score some deals. If you aren't local, you're in luck because there is a sale on their website.

That adorable vest pictured above is just $10! You can also save an additional 15% off. Use code: THANKS at checkout.

Thanks to The Thifty Thumb for finding the discount code!

Back to School Deals 8/22-8/28

As usual, here are the best back to school deals at all the major retailers. Go get yourself a deal!

Office Max deals provided by yours truly
Walgreens deals provided by Frugal Chic Living
Kmart deals provided by Steals & Deals
Staples deals provided by This Beautiful Frugal Life
Fred Meyer deals provided by The Coupon Project
Target deals provided by Thrifty & Thriving
Clothing deals provided by Centsible in Seattle
Rite Aid deals provided by Coupon Connections NW
Shopko deals provided by Fistful of Coupons
Office Depot deals provided by Thrifty NW Mom

Smashbox Freebie 9-2 PST Today

Every Tuesday & Thursday Smashbox has a deal called “Let’s Do Lunch” where they give you a free gift with any order between 9-2 pm PST. Today’s gift is this Lip Enhancing Gloss (shade: 35MM) that retails for $15. I love this shade & think it would go great with the new fall fashions! Just place an order & after you hit submit & the freebie will show up on your order.

Additionally, you can become a Pretty Points member which has lots of perks (free shipping, points earned for all your purchases, bonus deluxe sample, birthday gift, etc.). If you’re gonna buy something, you may as well get free shipping & other bonus items, right?

Lastly, you get the “Let’s Do Lunch” freebie on any purchase, so make it as cheap as you can (unless you really have a specific item in mind). The Curtain Call section is items that are on sale, so pick one of those.

$30 in Skincare Products Just $10

I will admit it: I am a product whore. If something says it will whiten, brighten, lighten, exfoliate, emolliate, etc. I will try it. So today's deal from Eversave is right up my alley!

Today & tomorrow you can purchase a $30 credit for Juara skin care products for $15. However, if you are new to Eversave, you will receive a $5 credit just for creating an account. Which means you can get this deal for just $10!

If you don't want this for yourself (but really, admit it...you do!), this would make a great teacher's gift, gift for a family member, etc. (If you sign on & your local city has another deal posted, just click on "view a different location" & select Seattle.)

Restaurant.com: $25 Voucher Just $2

Restaurant.com has their 80% off promo going on again! Enter code: CLEARANCE at checkout to get a $25 voucher for just $2 (or a $10 voucher for just 80 cents!). This code is valid through 8/31/10.

These are a great deal & never expire, so buy them now at 80% off & use them whenever you want.

New Cellfire eCoupons

Cellfire released some new eCoupons today. Check them out & load them to your store’s rewards card to save automatically when you swipe your card!

Free Men's Body Wash w/Purchase

Bath & Bodyworks is giving away a free 2 oz. men's body wash with any purchase with this coupon. Since it states any purchase, grab one of the travel sized items & get this freebie as well! Note that it is only valid through 8/26/10 though, so if you want to use it, don't delay!

Thanks, Coupon Cravings.

Radio Flyer Pink Tricycle 46% Off

Think ahead for the holidays, because this is a great deal! Amazon has this Radio Flyer pink tricycle on sale for $48.54 with free shipping. That's a savings of 46%!

UPDATE: They also have the red version for $47.54, which is 47% off!

Free Full Size Frederic Fekkai Product

I love, love, love Frederic Fekkai styling products! And this Thursday you can score a full size product free....provided you are located near a Saks Fifth Avenue.

Register here, print out & complete the form, then take it to your local Saks Fifth Avenue on August 26th to score your free product. There will not be any rain checks & supplies are limited, so I would advise going bright & early. You can find your local Saks Fifth Avenue here.

Thanks, Sweet Deals 4 Moms!

Office Max Deals 8/22-8/28

So....Office Max is confusing me this week. I didn't receive an ad in any of my 5 papers, nor did my parents in any of the 6 papers they receive. However, my friend Christy over at Thrifty & Thriving told me she did get an insert, but it's an odd one.

Apparently some areas received a paper bag from Office Max & if you bring that bag into an Office Max near you, you will get 20% off anything you can fit inside the bag. Additionally all furniture, storage drawers, totes, boxes, & printer accessories are on sale.

What did catch my eye was when Christy mentioned that Sharpie single mini markers, highlighters, & pencil sharpeners are on sale for $.10 each (limit 3 of each). Also you can get Scotch Magic Tape doughnut dispensers or Post It 2x2 cubes, 400 sheets (limit 2 of each) for $1.

So there you have it....not the best deals this week for at Office Max. I do know that other areas around the US have better deals, so if you're not in the NW, look online & see what you find. Also, if you stop by a local Office Max & get a screamin' deal, leave a comment & let us know.

$25 Worth of Healthy Products Just $7!

Eversave is at it again! Today & tomorrow you can get a $25 voucher to Abe's Market for just $12. Abe's Market has all kinds of natural, organic, BPA free, etc. products to choose from. So how can you get this deal for $7? Here's how:

1. Create an account with Eversave. New members will get $5 credited to their account.
2. Add the Abe's market deal to your cart. (If your city comes up with another deal, click on view other cities & then click on Seattle.)
3. Checkout & only pay $7!

You have until 3/31/11 to redeem your voucher, however there are a limited amount of these vouchers, so if you want one, don't delay!

Rockin' Green Detergent Giveaway

I am always on the lookout for green products to try out & this one was recommended by Kathleen, a BMIM reader, so I figured it had to be good. She was right!

Rockin' Green is exactly that....a green laundry detergent that well...rocks. It is biodegradable, 100% phosphate free, dioxin free, petroleum free, animal by-product free, & never tested on animals.

I realize that all of that is fine & dandy, but you really want to know if it works. Rockin' Green was actually developed to launder cloth diapers, however it works fantastic on all kinds of laundry. I was sent the Classic Rock formula in the Motley Clean scent (I love a company with a good sense of humor!) & have been using it for a few weeks now.

If you read the FAQs you will see that some loads of laundry might smell worse after using Rockin' Green & I found that to be true with my towels. The reason is because many other detergents actually leave a residue that builds up over time & Rockin' Green is actually getting rid of the grime that has been building up. They tell you exactly what to do to get rid of the problem on their website & then your laundry should just smell....clean. I actually think my towels smelled a bit funky because I didn't do the extra rinse cycle that was recommended for my machine. I remembered to do it for all my other loads & didn't notice any funky smells.

You can use it in both top & front loading machines & they even have handy dandy instructions on their FAQ page that lists most HE machines & how to use Rockin' Green for each machine.

Rockin' Green has generously offered to send some detergent in The Plain Green Tea's scent to one lucky BMIM reader! Here's how to enter this giveaway:

1. Leave a comment stating why you would like to try Rockin' Green (see, that was easy!) with a way to reach you.
2. Become a Facebook fan of Because More Is More & leave a comment stating you did so (if you're already a fan, just leave a comment letting me know).
3. Become a fan of Rockin' Green on Facebook & leave a comment telling me you did so.
4. Become a Google follower (public, please!) of Because More Is More & leave another comment letting me know you did so (& if you already are, leave a comment letting me know).

That's it! You have until August 29th at 9pm PST to enter. The winner will be picked at random using Random.org. Good luck!

Organic Sleepwear 50% Off + Free S/H

Today only from EcoBabyBuys get 2 pairs of organic cotton lounge or sleepwear for $12 with free shipping. These are made by Under the Nile & are made from 100% hand picked organic cotton without the use of pesticides or chemicals throughout the entire production process.

Use code: sundayfreeship & get free shipping. As always though, this deal is today only.

Free Photo Book from Walgreens

Go "like" Walgreens on Facebook & on August 25th head back to their wall. You'll get a code for a free 4.5"x6" photo book. That's a nice little freebie to end the summer with if you ask me.

Sunday Coupon Preview

According to Sunday Coupon Preview we will see 1 insert in tomorrow’s paper. I'm sooooooo behind in clipping coupons I'm glad we're only getting 1!

Fred Meyer Doorbuster Coupon 8/21

Print out this coupon & save an additional 25% off apparel, shoes, & accessories for men, women, & children at Fred Meyer. This is valid on Saturday, August 21st between 7am - 1 pm only. If you get a great deal, leave a message & tell us about it!

Free Drink w/Popcorn at Regal Cinema

If you're headed to the movies tonight, go "like" Regal Cinemas on Facebook. There is a coupon you can print out on their Facebook page for a free small soft drink with any popcorn purchase. This coupon is valid today (August 20th) only.

We rarely (as in almost never) go to the movies anymore, but if you're going tonight, save a buck or two while you're at it!

Thanks, Queen Bee Coupons.

$1.50 off Santa Cruz Organic Coupon

This is a great back to school coupon for organic items. You can get a coupon for $1.5o off WYB any Santa Cruz organic peanut butter & any Santa Cruz organic applesauce by clicking here. You're likely going to need these items for lunchboxes, so why not save some cash on them?

PCC's Healthy Living Fair

I love me some PCC Natural Markets, so when I saw this on their website, my eyes lit up! This weekend on both Saturday & Sunday, there will be a Healthy Living Fair at the Edmonds PCC. Between 10am - 4pm you can taste samples, meet with 100 vendors & discuss their products (I'm guessing there will be coupons!), & the Kids Picks Mobile will even be on hand.

All the details on this event are here. I think we're going to go....I mean, I really don't need a reason to go to PCC!

Free Kids Craft

Head over to your local Lakeshore Learning tomorrow (August 21st) between 11-3 pm for the free kids craft. The project this week is making a homework helper folder. What a cute way to get ready for back to school!

Up to 60% off Organic Groceries at Amazon

Amazon has a great sale on a variety of organic products right now. You can save up to 60% off & many have the Subscribe & Save option which would save you another 15%!

This sale might be very, very dangerous for me, but very, very good for Amazon.

It's Mega Swagbucks Day

Don't forget....Fridays are Mega Swagbucks Day! You can earn a LOT more Swagbucks than normal. Not Swagging yet? You should be! Click here to start earning free stuff!

Free Lotion at Victoria's Secret

If you're a Pink Nation member (& if not, just sign up here) you can get a free Pink body lotion with any Pink purchase at Victoria's Secret. Many of their Pink items cost around $3, so grab an inexpensive Pink item & get the lotion free! This coupon is valid through 9/6/10.

Thanks, Rose Knows Coupons.

25% off at The Body Shop

Go "like" The Body Shop USA on Facebook & get 25% off any online purchase through 8/22. You MUST like them by midnight on Monday, August 22nd to get the discount. Better off to just go "like" them right now (& BMIM, too!) before you forget.

$18 Worth of Nutty Guys Goods Just $1

Don't forget, you have through today to get $18 worth of healthy snacks (some even organic) for just $1! Eversave is another one deal a day websites & today's deal is great! You can get $18 worth of goods (including organic options) from the Nutty Guys for just $1! Here's how:

1. Create an account with Eversave. You will get a $5 credit just for signing up!
2. Purchase today's deal where you get a voucher for $18 worth of products for $6.
3. The $5 credit will be deducted & you will pay just $1.

Now you will have to pay about $5 in shipping costs from the Nutty Guys, but this is still a great deal! Remember, this deal is good today only, so don't delay if you want to take advantage of it.

Today Only: 50% off at the Gap

Today's deal from Groupon is a fantastic one! Spend $25 to get a $50 voucher to the Gap! Here is all the fine print straight from Groupon:

"Offer valid from August 19, 2010 through November 19, 2010 in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) and Canada only at Gap stores. Not valid online or at Gap Outlet, Gap Factory Store or The Gap Generation stores. Valid at babyGap, KidsGap, and GapBody. Not valid on Keds® and Robeez®, or diaper bags and strollers at babyGap. Offer is good for one time use only and Groupon must be surrendered at time of in-store purchase. Discount applies to Gap merchandise only, not to GiftCards or applicable taxes. No adjustments on previous purchases. The value of the merchandise purchased must be at least $50. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts, including Reward Cards and the Gap Inc. employee discount. If Groupon is not redeemed by the expiration date above, it may be redeemed for a $25 Gap GiftCard in U.S. and Canada Gap stores only. Not responsible for lost or stolen Groupons. Offer is not transferable. Cashiers: enter the code in the bottom-right corner of the Groupon."

Honestly, if you haven't tried Groupon yet, this would be the deal to try. Babies, kids, adults...who doesn't love the Gap?!?!

Day 5 of Walgreens 7 Days of Deals

For Thursday's deal, Walgreens is giving us a free 5x7 card. You can choose from single or multi photo designs. Click here to make yours!

Welcome to a Woot Off!

What's a Woot Off, you ask? Normally Woot.com sells one deal a day & when it sells out, that's it for the day. With a Woot Off, a deal is posted, but when it sells out, another deal goes up.

Make sure you check Woot & all of it's sister sites repeatedly on Thursday, because you never know when the next deal will go live. Woot on during this Woot Off!

Free Pilot FriXion Pens at Walgreens!

Pilot FriXion pens are on sale for $1.99 at Walgreens this week. Combine this $1/1 printable coupon with the $1/1 coupon from the August Walgreens coupon book (found at the front of the store with the weekly ad) & you'll get free pens! Make sure you had over the MQ before the Wags coupon to avoid beepage.

Thanks, Common Sense with Money.

NuttyGuys: $18 Worth of Goods Just $1!

This is a HOT deal! Eversave is another one deal a day websites & today's deal is great! You can get $18 worth of goods (including organic options) from the Nutty Guys for just $1! Here's how:

1. Create an account with Eversave. You will get a $5 credit just for signing up!
2. Purchase today's deal where you get a voucher for $18 worth of products for $6.
3. The $5 credit will be deducted & you will pay just $1.

Now you will have to pay about $5 in shipping costs from the Nutty Guys, but this is still a great deal! Remember, this deal is good today only, so don't delay if you want to take advantage of it.

Thanks, Steals & Deals!

50% off Snapfish Photo Books

The celebration over at Snapfish continues! Through August 20th save 50% on 8x11 classic photo books and 8x11 personalized cover books. Use code: GRANDBOOK at checkout.

15 Custom Cards Free!

This is a hot deal! Shutterfly has 2 codes that you can stack to get a total of 15 free cards! First use code: PICKONE to get 12 free cards. You can choose from 3x5 stationary cards, 4x5 stationery cards, 5x5 stationery cards, 5x7 stationery cards, 5x7 greeting cards, or photo cards.

Next use code: SUMMERCARDS to get an additional 3 free cards! You will have to pay tax & shipping, but this is still a fantastic bargain.

Thanks, My DFW Mommy.

mp3 Player w/2 Free Book Downloads

Today only over at Sellout.Woot you can get a Philips Spark 2GB MP3 Player with 2 free audio book downloads for just $9.99 + $5 shipping! Sure, it isn't an iPod, & yes, it's only 2 GB, but if you are hard on your mp3 players or if your child doesn't care what brand they get, this is a pretty great deal.

FYI: Egg Recall

I'm posting this because I care about my peeps & don't want any BMIM readers getting sick! If you aren't aware, there is a recall right now on eggs. There is a potential that some eggs are contaminated with Salmonella.

The eggs that are being recalled are packaged under the following brand names: Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma’s, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps & come in cartons of varying sizes. You can read all about the recall including how to read the dates & codes on your egg cartons to determine if they are involved in the recall here.

Day 4 of Walgreens 7 Days of Deals

Today's deal is great! Head over to Walgreens & get a window cling free! You can even choose what size you want; 1 11x17, 2 8x10's, or 4 5x7's.

If you are a realtor, hair stylist, direct sales consultant, etc. this is a great opportunity to get window clings to put on your vehicle & market yourself. And it's free!

Green Toys Tea Set Just $15.50

We got my daughter this Green Toys tea set a few years ago & she loves it! I love it because it's made from recycled milk jugs, so it's eco friendly. There are no no phthalates or BPA in this set. And it's made in the USA!

Amazon has it on sale for $15.50 (normally $24.99). I paid the regular price & think it is totally worth it, so at this price, it's a steal in my opinion. If you know a little one that would love a tea set, you should definitely check this one out!

$1/1 Wholly Guacamole Coupon

Print out a few of this $1/1 Wholly Guacamole, Salsa, or Queso coupon since it's a PDF. Note that there isn't an expiration on this one! Wholly Guacamole does come in an organic variety, so look for that option at your local store.

Thanks, Organic Deals & Coupons.

I Free Year of 4 Wheel & Off Road

Click here to get a free 1 year subscription to 4 Wheel & Off Road magazine. This would be a great gift for someone you know who likes to go four wheeling!

Tasty Tuesday

Summer is coming to an end, but we all probably have Labor Day BBQ's to get ready for. This salad is delicious, easy to make, & has no mayo in it so you can take it outside & not worry about getting sick (always a good thing!). It's from Pampered Chef, however you cannot purchase the recipe card collection any longer (at least, I couldn't find it online). So, I'll share it with you guys, because I'm generous like that.

Fruity Couscous Salad

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked plain couscous
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored & chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions with tops
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (I'm lazy & never toast these)

In a small saucepan bring the water & salt to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover & remove from heat. Let stand 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Meanwhile zest one orange to measure 1 teaspoon zest. Juice oranges to measure 1/4 cup juice. In bowl, combine zest, juice, oil, & cinnamon; whisk until blended.

Add couscous, apple, apricots, cranberries, & green onions to orange juice mixture; mix well. Cover & refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend. Stir in almonds just before serving.

Free S/H from Organic Prairie

Yes! Organic Prairie is once again offering free shipping ($15 value)! Use code: OPGRILL10 at checkout (the code is valid through 8/29/10).

I ordered 6 organic pork roasts last time they had the free shipping & have already used 3 of them, so I will likely be placing another order. Why not when the shipping is free?

BOGO Athenos Feta Cheese Coupon

Go to Facebook & "like" Athenos (& "like" BMIM while you're there) & print out a BOGO Free coupon for Athenos feta cheese. I'm totally craving gyros just thinking about feta!

Thanks, Sybil.

Day 3 of Walgreens 7 Days of Deals

Today only from Wags get 60% off any size collage print. These are always fun to do with photos from soccer, a trip, etc. Select in store pick up & you won't pay any shipping fees, either (although I'm not sure if all of the sizes are available for in store pick up)!

Fantastic Deal on Photo Books

Remember when I told you about the free photo book from Picaboo? Picaboo is offering up a free Classic Photo Book (retail up to $39) for new customers! Use code: FREEBK at checkout & just pay $8.99 in shipping. You have until 8/31/10 to use this code.

One of today's Groupon deals is also from Picaboo. The deal is for Oklahoma City, but anyone can buy it & use it since Picaboo is an online retailer. Today only you can purchase $100 worth of photo books from Picaboo for just $25! And....your $100 credit can be used for tax & shipping! Here is the fine print on this deal taken directly from Groupon:

"Expires in 1 year. Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per order. May use across multiple orders. No cash value. Valid for tax & shipping. Valid with other offers. Redeem starting 8/19."

This is a great way to make photo books for an unbelievable price. And since you have a year to use this credit, you will have plenty of memories from holidays, trips, school plays, etc. to fill your books! Just remember to get your free book first if you're a new Picaboo customer.

Smashbox Freebie 9-2 PST Today

Every Tuesday & Thursday Smashbox has a deal called “Let’s Do Lunch” where they give you a free gift with any order between 9-2 pm PST. Today’s gift is this eyeshadow (shade: Smoke) that normally retails for $16! You could make a seriously smoky eye with this shadow & a nice kohl eyeliner! Just place an order & after you hit submit & the freebie will show up on your order.

Additionally, you can become a Pretty Points member which has lots of perks (free shipping, points earned for all your purchases, bonus deluxe sample, birthday gift, etc.). If you’re gonna buy something, you may as well get free shipping & other bonus items, right?

Lastly, you get the “Let’s Do Lunch” freebie on any purchase, so make it as cheap as you can (unless you really have a specific item in mind). The Curtain Call section is items that are on sale, so pick one of those.

20% Off at Staples

Print out this coupon & get 20% off school & office supplies at Staples. That makes back to school shopping a little less painful, if you ask me!

Thanks, Rockin' Deals.

$10 off $50 at Old Navy

Print out this coupon & save $10 off any in store purchase of $50 or more at Old Navy. This coupon is valid through 8/19/10.

Thanks, Coupon Clippin' Daddy.

Extra 20% off Toys at Fred Meyer

Use this coupon & get an extra 20% off all toys (excluding clearance) at Fred Meyer. You have until August 21st to use it. Think ahead....the holidays are coming!

Free 8x10 & Shipping from Snapfish

This promo is only valid through Tuesday, August 17th, so if you want to take advantage of it, don't delay! Snapfish is offering a free 8x10 collage & free shipping with any order. Since this is on any order, think something small (search the "Gifts under $10" tab). Prints start at just 9 cents, so you might be able to get a few prints & get everything for less than a dollar.

Note that you must have the 8x10 collage made & in your cart when you go to checkout & use the code.

I have been working on a Snapfish photo book of my daughter's school year since June. Maybe this is the incentive to finish it!

Thanks, Ten Talents.

New Shortcuts eCoupons

Shortcuts released some new eCoupons. Go load 'em up & save when you scan your store's loyalty card. Saving money doesn't get any easier than this!

Back to School Deals 8/15-8/21

Once again, here is the back to school list for most of the major retailers, courtesy of my blogger friends. There will be a few more stores posted as I get the info, so check back soon.

Office Max deals from yours truly
Knart deals from Steals & Deals
Office Depot deals from Thrifty NW Mom
Walgreens deals from Frugal Chic Living
Staples deals from This Beautiful Frugal Life
Shopko deals from Fistful of Coupons
Fred Meyer deals from The Coupon Project
Rite Aid deals from Coupon Connections NW
Clothing deals from Centsible In Seattle
Target deals from Thrifty and Thriving

Ella's Kitchen Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Christina who won the Ella's Kitchen sampler pack. If you didn't win, don't send bad vibes to Christina; stick around because I have more giveaways to post soon!

Day 2 of Walgreens 7 Days of Deals

Oohhh....today's deal is on a new product at Wags. They now offer easel art which obviously, has a little stand on the back of the image to display it, no frame needed. The image is scratch & UV resistant & has a high gloss finish (so if you like your photos matte, this may not be for you).

Today only you can get 75% off a 5x7 easel art purchase. Click here to get started.

UPDATE: I couldn't find the price on shipping for this item because it's so new, so I called. Shipping is $5.99, but that still makes this item just around $10 total!

Today's EcoBabyBuys Deal

Today only at EcoBabyBuys you can get this set of 4 cups & 4 bowls from Kinderville for $17.99. Both the cups & bowls feature a wide base & low profile to help prevent spilling. I think they are so cute with their primary colors!

What I really love though is that they are made from a high-quality, food-grade silicone & are BPA, phtalate, nistrosamines, & lead free.

If you want to snag this set, remember that this deal is today only.

Walgreens 7 Days of Deals

Wags is at it again with their 7 Days of Deals! Today (Sunday the 14th) only get a free 8x10 print here. Choose in store pickup & you won't pay a cent for this!

Office Max Deals 8/15-8/21

Here are the best back to school deals at Office Max for this week. Note that some of these deals will require you to be a member of the Max Perks program. You can join in store or here (click on the business link & put “self” or your name where it asks for business name).

Free Items (free with qualifying purchase)

Select BIC mechanical pencils, Paper Mate pens, Uni-Ball pens, Sharpie highlighters & pens, & Expo Markers (B2G1 Free) ($1/2 Bic products here, SS 8/1 or 8/9, $1/2 Sharpie Facebook printable, $1/1 Expo washable printable here)

All Crayola art supplies (B2G1 Free) ($2/1 Crayola beginnings printable)

Select Post It Super Sticky or Pop Up notes & all Scotch Magic tape (B2G1 Free) ($1/1 Post It printable; Scotch MQs: $1/1 SS 8/8, $1/3 SS 8/8, $2/1 SS 8/1, $.50/1 SS 8/1, multiple printables)

All Office Max fasteners & clips or Elmer's glue (B2G1 Free)

All Locker Dudes locker accessories (B2G1 Free)

All fashion notebooks or composition books (B2G1 Free)

(IN)Place heavy duty binders (B2G1 Free)

Office Max durable view binders (B3G1 Free)

Other Good Deals

Schoolio 2 pocket folders, $.01 (limit 6)

Schoolio crayons, 24 pk, $.05 (limit 3)

6" plastic protractor, $.05 (limit 3)

Paper Mate American Classic #2 pencils, 10 pk, $.15 (limit 3)

Crayola crayons, 24 pk, $.20 (limit 3)

Schoolio Washable fine tip or broad line markers, 8 pk, $.25 (limit 3)

Schoolio composition books, 100 sheets, $.50 (limit 3)

Office Max 13 pocket expanding file, $2.99 (organize your coupons!)

Purell hand sanitizer, 8 oz or Kleenex tissues, 2 pk $3.99 (Purell: $3/3 SS 8/1; Kleenex: $.50 off 3 singles or 1 bundle pack SS 8/15)

Avery Big tab insertable 5 or 8 tab dividers (B1G1 50% off)

Mead Five Star reinforced filler paper, college or wide ruled (B1G1 50% off) ($1/2 RP 8/8)

Office Max premium 2 or 4 pocket folders (B1G1 50% off)

All backpacks & lunch bags, 25% off

PRANG fine line markers, 8 pk, $1

Office Max 3x5 index cards, 300 pk, $1

Schoolio assorted grips & erasers, $1

HELIX flex ruler or protractor $1

HELIX super school kit, $2

Wescott 8" kleencut scissors, $2

Paper Mate Write Bros. grip ballpoint pens, 12 pk, $2

Dry erase lap board, $3

Select pencil pouches, $3

Hammermill 8.5x11 copy paper, 500 sheet ream, $3 (limit 2)

HP mulitpuprose 8.5x11 paper, 500 sheet ream, $5 (limit 3)

Webster's New Compact Dictionary, $5

Subzero stainless steel water bottles, $5

Swingline Light Touch Half Strip stapler, $5

BMIM Reader's Save Big

Look at all this stuff Kathy, a BMIM reader, got at Top Foods last week. Here is a breakdown of the products in the photo: 58 jars Earth's Best organic 2nd stage baby food (normally $1.29 ea), 2 packs Huggies Snug & Dry diapers, 36 count (normally $13.99 ea), 3 tubs Huggies wipes, 72 count (normally $3.99 ea), 2 tubs Seventh Generation wipes, 70 count (normally $4.99 ea), 1 Johnson & Johnson lotion (normally $5.99), 3 Wallaby organic yogurts (normally $1.29 ea), & 6 Everett Aquasox tickets.

Here's the best part: Kathy only paid $29.09 & saved $102.96! So the next time you think you can't save money on organic items or wonder if clipping coupons is worth your time, think of Kathy's massive score. That will certainly change your mind!

Thanks for sending in the photo, Kathy. And thanks for reading BMIM.

If you have a great shopping trip & want to share it with BMIM readers, snap a photo of it & email it to me. I love seeing you guys save money & it inspires all of us!

Sunday Coupon Preview

According to Sunday Coupon Preview we will see 2 inserts in tomorrow’s paper (1 in the Seattle Times). Take a peek & decide if you want to buy multiple papers.

1 Year Parents Magazine Just $4

Amazon has a 1 year subscription to Parents for just $4! That's about what you would pay for one issue at the local store. Use a gift card from Swagbucks & get it free!

10% Off Select Items at Target

Today & tomorrow save 10% on select baby items, home updates, & more at Target online. Use code: TC102DOE at checkout.

Here is what the email states: "Discount valid on apparel, home and baby items. Offer excludes kitchen appliances, baby formula and baby diapers + wipes. Discount not applicable to GiftCards, e-GiftCards, gift wrap, tax, or shipping and handling charges. May not be applied to previous orders or combined with other promotional codes. Offer expires 08/14/10."

Dave Ramsey Kit 66% Off

If you are a fan of Dave Ramsey or have been meaning to read one of his books, this deal can't be beat! Right now you can get his Starter Pack with Budgeting Software for just $44 (marked down from $127.70!). Here is what is included in the kit:

• The Total Money Makeover
• Financial Peace Revisited
• Cash Flow Planning DVD
• Dumping Debt DVD
• Starter Envelope system
• Dave's budgeting software

You can also use the code: MORE to snag a free copy of his book More Than Enough.

My husband & I took the Dave Ramsey class Financial Peace University a year or so ago. While we don't agree with everything he says, we do agree with most of it. I'd say we knew a lot of the information already, but it was delivered in such a clear cut, inspiring way that we found it to be well worth doing. In fact, I'm probably going to re read the book again!

Thanks for the tip, Coupon Geek.

25% off Walgreens Photo Gifts

Through tomorrow, save 25% on all photo gifts priced $15 or more at Walgreens. Use code: GIFT15 at checkout.

I think Walgreens is partnered with Snapfish, so the quality should be the same. Why not order through Wags & save 25%?!

It's Mega Swagbucks Day!

Don't forget....Fridays are Mega Swagbucks Day! You can earn a LOT more Swagbucks than normal. Not Swagging yet? You should be! I've gotten $25 in Amazon gift cards this week & have plenty more Swagbucks to redeem. Click here to start earning free stuff!

Built NY Lunch Totes $6.29 & Up

I love Built NY products because they are cute, eco friendly, & most importantly functional. These totes are made from polypropylene, are lead & food safe, & are insultated, too!

Right now these are a steal at Amazon. Prices are $6.29-$6.98 & will ship free if your total is $25 or more (or if you have a Prime membership). Actually, there is a tote that is selling for $5.62 but there is no image for that one, so I have no idea what it looks like.

Use your Amazon gift cards from Swagbucks & get these free!

Thanks again, Rockin' Deals!

Free Space Needle Admission

UPDATE: I called & here's the scoop: You go, get a ticket, & have to come back at an assigned time. They said it could be 9-10 hrs later (assuming you go first thing). So....while it's free, it might be a bit of a hassle. Be prepared to leave & come back, or make a day out of it & explore downtown.

Friday, August 13th, you can head to the top of the Space Needle without paying a dime! Bausch & Lomb are hosting this event & I think it's a great freebie!

There are some reports that this is only for the first 10,000 people, however I've read other reports that don't mention a limit, so beware that you may or may not get a free ticket depending on when you go. The observation deck is open 9 am - 12 am.

Thanks, Coupon Connections NW!

Free 12 Issues of Caribbean Travel+Life

Hurry, because this freebie won't last long! Get a free 12 issue subscription to Caribbean Travel+Life here.

BOGO Starbucks Doubleshot Drinks

Print out this coupon & get 2 Starbucks Doubleshot Energy+Coffee drinks for the price of 1.

10% Off at Old Navy 8/14

Old Navy is having a "Better than Tax Free Day" on Saturday, August 14th. Print out the coupon above & get 10% off your entire purchase (in store only). For those of us in the Puget Sound area, this is barely better than tax free!