Tasty Tuesday

This is one of my all time favorite recipes. Certainly my favorite soup recipe. I used to buy this little 1 pint container of soup at Pasta & Co. for about $5 & realized that was crazy expensive (& I would buy this a lot!). So, I got finally broke down & purchased their cookbook Pasta & Co. By Request which had the recipe in it.

Guess what? The soup is insanely easy to make, pretty affordable (certainly more reasonable than $5 per pint!), & delicious. Everyone I have ever given the recipe to raves about it. It's perfect cold weather food, so make a batch soon & enjoy!

Tomato Cheddar Soup

3 t butter
1/2 cup onion, roughly chopped
1 28 oz. can Paradiso brand pear tomatoes in juice, chopped into 1/4" pieces, including all juices (I've used other brands of tomatoes, & they work fine)
1 1/4 cups chicken stock (I've also used vegetable stock & it's fine)
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (come on....I use regular black pepper!)
7 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (sharp is better, but a good quality medium cheddar works fine as well)
salt m& pepper to taste

In a 3 qt saucepan melt butter & saute onions until soft. Add tomatoes & their juices, chicken stock, & water. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Let cool for 10 minutes.

Add 1/2 of the sour cream. Whisk until well blended, then add remaining sour cream. Stir in the pepper & cheese to blend. Salt & pepper to taste. Gently reheat & serve.

Makes 6 cups

24 Photo Cards $2.49 Shipped!

I will preface this deal by saying I've never had good luck with SeeHere. I have no idea about the quality of the cards (although I've heard they are good), I just have found the interface so difficult, I've never ordered from them. Maybe it was my browser (IE)....but just be warned that you might get frustrated like I did.

However, if you have good luck with SeeHere, then snag this deal! Create some 4x8 photo cards, add 24 to your cart, then use code: 25cards at checkout. You'll get the cards free & just pay $2.49 in shipping.

Thanks, For the Mommas!

Embroidered Stocking $8 Shipped!

I've always felt somewhat bad that I never got a personalized stocking for my daughter for Christmas. We have numerous beautiful stockings that she's used, & she's never complained, but I felt bad. I was going to find a local embroidery shop to embroider her name on one of our existing stockings in the next week or so, but this deal made me change my mind.

The Company Store has beautiful appliqued stockings on sale for $10 (normally $20) with free embroidery. However, use code: 1DY20OFF at checkout to save an extra 10% & score free shipping!

I got one of the above stockings with my daughter's name on it for just $8 shipped! I challenge you to find a better deal for a quality, personalized Christmas stocking.

Thanks, This Beautiful Frugal Life!

Fred Meyer Friends & Family Discount

A friend of mine emailed me the Fred Meyer Friends & Family coupon over the weekend. I thought I was all special & in the know. Turns out, Freddie's posted it on their Facebook wall today, so apparently I'm not as cool as I thought.

Print out your coupon & save through Thursday.

Cyber Monday American Girl Deals

American Girl products rarely (as in, almost never) go on sale, because let's face it....they don't have to. So check out their Cyber Monday specials. Also, you can save an extra 10% off on any Last Chance items.

Thanks, Abby!

Pillow Pets $15.99 Shipped!

Today only, get Pillow Pets shipped to you for $15.99. They are on sale at Kohl's for $19.99, but stack these 2 codes: EXTRA20 (to save 20%) & CONTACTFR (free shipping; no minimum!).

Thanks, Thrifty NW Mom!

40% off All Veggie Tales Items

Big Idea is having a huge sale on Veggie Tales products. Save 40% off everything; all DVDs, books, toys, etc. are on sale! Get free shipping on orders of $30 or more when you use code: SHIP234 at checkout.

This sale goes through tomorrow (November 30th), however some items may sell out, so it's worth taking a peek sooner than later.

10% off Beekman 1802 Products

It's no secret that if something is artisanal, hand crafted, eco friendly, sustainably produced, etc, I will buy it. I'm also a huge fan of The Fabulous Beekman Boys & their product line, Beekman 1802. So I was excited to see their Cyber Monday sale.

All products from the Back Porch Collection are 10% off today. Use the code: CYBER at checkout.

$1/1 Skinny Cow Coupon

Update: The coupon will not work on the cups. Still worth printing this MQ out, though!

Head over to The Skinny Cow on Facebook & "like" them (like BMIM too!). Then click on "fan exclusives" & print out the $1/1 any Skinny Cow MQ. The single Skinny Cow cups are usually $1 or so, making them free (or very inexpensive) after the coupon.

Don't forget to hit the back button twice after your coupon starts to print to generate a second coupon!

$80 in Custom Canvases Just $30!

This is a smokin' hot deal for Cyber Monday! Head over to Eversave where you can get $80 worth of custom photo canvases from Canvas Lifestyle for $35. However, use the code: CYBERMONDAY at checkout & get $5 off, making this deal just $30! The best part is these canvases will ship free!

I was unfamiliar with Canvas Lifestyle, so I checked out their site. The prices are surprisingly affordable, so this voucher will definitely get you a lot of bang for your buck. For example, you could get a 20"x10" panoramic .75" stretched canvas for $49 & a 12"x10" landscape .75" stretched canvas for $29...with free shipping!

If you want to make your canvases more unique, Canvas Lifestyle can take your image & make it look like a piece of Warhol-esque pop art, look like an oil painting, look like a pencil drawing, & more. There are lots of effects to choose, or simply keep your image as is.

The voucher is good through 5/29/11, so you have plenty of time to redeem it. We had family portraits taken this past weekend, so I'm definitely taking advantage of this deal! Purchase your voucher now!

Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to Katrina who won the EZ Sox giveaway! I'm also totally lame & forgot to announce the winner of the World Vision Micro Loan gift card giveaway. Congratulations to Kristin for winning that giveaway!

If you didn't win, don't fret. December is BMIM's 1 year blogaversary, so I have more giveaways lined up. Keep checking back!

$7 Build a Bear Animals + Free S/H

This is hot! Build a Bear has select animals on sale for $7 (that cute mouse shown above is one option). These typically retail between $12-$20 dollars! There is a limit to 10 animals per order.

If you spend $50 or more, you get free shipping. Use code: 95466 at checkout.

Also worth noting is that you can request the animals to come unstuffed in the Comments section at checkout. They will still send the animal in the fancy box. Then your child can go to any Build a Bear store & stuff it for free!

This deal is always hot, so order now if you want to take advantage of it. Quantities are limited, so hurry. Be prepared for the site to be very slow, as it always gets slammed with this sale!

American Express $25 Credit Extension

American Express has extended the $25 credit for purchases made at small businesses using American Express cards through 12/31/10. Here is the info directly from Small Business Saturday's Facebook page:

"This just in! To support small business this holiday season, American Express is extending the offer to give $25 back to Cardmembers who register & use their card at a small business ANY day through 12/31. Register now! All small businesses that accept Amex are automatically enrolled. For everyone else, whatever the form of payment, shop small!"

If you haven't registered your American Express card, you can do so here. Then shop your local small businesses to support them & get a $25 credit on your American Express card. Doing good has never been so affordable!

Cyber Monday Madness Has Started!

Cyber Monday technically isn't until tomorrow, but many stores have already started their sales. A few that are going now are:

• Best Buy
• Staples
• Amazon

I'll keep updating you as I find more stores that are live with their sales.

Last Chance for $3 in MP3 Downloads Free

Don't forget...today is the last day to get $3 worth of free MP3 downloads from Amazon.

Weight Watchers Subscription Just $2.99

Magazine subscriptions always take a few months to start arriving, so if you order this today, it will likely show up in February. Which is usually when everyone decides they want to drop a few pounds, so the timing is perfect.

Head over to Tanga Magazines & get 1 year of Weight Watchers for $2.99 when you use the code: WEIGHT at checkout.

Our waistlines all thank you, Steals & Deals!

GPS Deals at Amazon

There are some great GPS deals going on. Amazon has some hot prices, but as you know with Amazon...the prices change in real time. So, if you see a deal, snag it now, because the price could go up at any moment.

Here are a few worth looking at if you're in the market for a GPS:

• Garmin Nuvi 1490LMT $179.99; this is a bit more than many units out there, but it is a 5" screen & includes Bluetooth & Lifetime Map Updates & Traffic, so I think it's still a bargain
• TomTom XL 340TM $119.99; 4.3" screen & Lifetime Map Updates & Traffic
• Magellan RoadMate 3030LM $101.31; 4.7" screen & Lifetime Map Updates
• Garmin nuvi 205W $79.99; 4.3" screen
• Magellan RoadMate 1700 $148.84; 7 " screen (seriously, this seems a bit TOO big if you ask me)
• TomTom XXL 540S $99.73; 5" screen
• Mio Moov R303 $92.95; 3.5" screen (I realize this is a much lesser known brand, but I've only heard good things about the Mio)

Kodak: 10 Free Photo Cards

Kodak Gallery has a nice little freebie that you can take advantage of through tomorrow. Get 10 free 4x8 or 5x7 photo cards (flat, not folded & $8.99 max. value) & just pay $2.29 in shipping! Use code: FREE10CARDS at checkout.

There are numerous other discounts that you can use through tomorrow as well. Calendars, photo books, etc. are on sale!

Thanks, Rockin' Deals 4 You for the info on the free 10 cards.

75% off Rental with Amazon on Demand

I've never watched a movie via Amazon on Demand, but if you are more high tech than me you can score 75% off a movie rental from them. This offer is valid through 11/30/10.

Today is Small Business Saturday!

While I love the big box stores as much as anyone, I firmly believe where you shop is important. I am a huge supporter of independent businesses, which is why I'm so excited today is Small Business Saturday!

Did you know that:

• Out of every $100 spent at a local small business, $68 returns to the community?



• Small businesses employ 50% of all private sector employees?



• Small businesses represent 99.7% of all employer firms?



• For every year over the last decade, 60-80% of new jobs were created by small businesses?

While supporting local small businesses is important, today there's a cash incentive to do so! If you are an American Express cardholder, register your card before heading out to the stores today. Shop at participating small businesses on Small Business Saturday. You will receive a $25 statement credit when you spend $25 or more at participating small businesses!

It doesn't state that you have to enroll before today (at least anywhere I could find), but that may have been a requirement. Of course, you will want to verify with the small businesses you frequent that they are participating in today's event. However, this promo is a great way to improve your local economy...& your own at the same time!

Thanks, The Coupon Project!

KidKraft Sale at The Foundary

The Foundary is having a huge sale on KidKraft items. If you are in the market for a play kitchen, dollhouse, outdoor furniture, etc. you should check it out!

I snagged (er, Santa snagged) the dollhouse pictured above for $94 + $5.95 shipping. It's currently on Amazon for $118.54, $118.99 at Target, & $151.99 at Toys R Us.

Here's where the deal gets sweeter: Invite your friends to join The Foundary & you will get $1 for every friend that signs up (up to $10). When a friend makes their first purchase, you will get a $20 credit! Then you will get $1 in credit every time they make another purchase. So you can see how deals at The Foundary become more affordable if you have referral credits.

I wouldn't recommend The Foundary if I didn't like them. The products vary every few days, but they are always nice, high quality items....priced lower than retail stores. Check it out & see what kind of deals you can find!

My Favorite Leftover Turkey Recipe

I love turkey (Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday) & have been known to make a full turkey dinner in July before. I love leftover turkey. In fact, I had it for breakfast today (don't judge me!). However, at some point I need to use the turkey up in a different way.

This will be the 15th year I have made this recipe for dinner on Black Friday. I think my husband & I look forward to it more than Thanksgiving dinner itself. It's easy to make, delicious, & is total comfort food. The recipe is in the Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook. My copy was giving to me when I got married & it appears the edition was even a few years old when I got it, as the copyright states 1989. I have no idea if the newer versions of the cookbook have the recipe in there. Also, technically, the recipe calls for chicken, but I substitute turkey. If you look in your cookbook then, the recipe will be for Chicken Enchiladas.

Now, drum roll please......

Turkey Enchiladas

8 6 inch tortillas
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 t ground coriander
1/4 t pepper
4 T butter
3 T all purpose flour
1 8 oz. carton sour cream
2 cups chicken broth
1 or 2 canned jalapeno chili peppers, rinsed, seeded, & chopped (I omit this!)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (um yeah....I add more!)
2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
sliced black olives (optional)
sliced green onions (optional)

Wrap tortillas in foil & heat in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until softened.

For sauce, in a saucepan cook onion, garlic, coriander, & pepper in butter until the onion is tender. Stir flour into sour cream; add to the onion mixture. Stir in broth & chili peppers all at once. Cook & stir until thickened & bubbly. Remove from heat & add 1/2 of the cheese.

For filling, stir 1/2 of the sauce into the turkey. Place about 1/4 cup onto each tortilla; roll up. Arrange seam side down in a lightly greased baking dish (I use 9x13) & top with remaining sauce. Cover with foil & bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

Remove, sprinkle remaining cheese over the enchiladas, & bake for approx. 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with olives, green onions, diced tomatoes, etc. as you wish (although I don't use any toppings...they are amazing as is!).

50% off + Freebies from Tiny Prints!

I never get tired of the photo deals I find online...especially when they are free. Go "like" Tiny Prints on Facebook (& "like" BMIM while you're there!) for several freebie codes.

1. Click on the "free cards" tab for a code for 5 free Hanukkah cards.
2. Click on "fan offer" for a code for $10 off a $99 order & a code for $15 off a $149 order.
3. On their wall it states that if you use the code: LIKEUS10 you will get $10 worth of merchandise free on Tiny Prints, no minimum purchase required (excludes shipping & mint tins)!

Next, head over to Tiny Prints & click on Deal of the Day. Through Sunday, you can get 50% off photo books, calendars, photo gifts, notebooks, personalized stamps, & Erin Condren Life planners & notepads. Use code: DOD1126 at checkout.

Tiny Prints always has amazing products to choose from....& getting them half off makes it even better!

Thanks, Queen Bee Coupons.

Free Baby Sling (Just Pay Shipping)

FYI: The free baby sling deal from Seven Slings is still valid. Simply use code: THANKSGIVING at checkout. You will need to pay $11.95 for shipping, which is kinda pricey, but hey….you’re getting the sling for free.

Black Friday Roundup

I just posted this a few days ago, but I thought it was worth reposting. I'm guessing many of you are finalizing yor plan of attack for tomorrow. Have fun, save big, & be safe!

Best Buy deals from yours truly
Lowe's deals from Money 4 This Not 4 That
Home Depot deals from Money 4 This Not 4 That
Sears deals from Centsible in Seattle
Joann Fabric & Craft Store deals from Frugal Living NW
Michael's deals from Frugal Living NW
Rite Aid deals from This Beautiful Frugal Life
Walgreens deals from Happy Money Saver
JC Penney deals from Coupon Connections NW
Kohl's deals from Queen Bee Coupons
Macy's deals from Queen Bee Coupons
Old Navy deals from Frugal Living NW
Fred Meyer deals from The Coupon Project
Target deals from Thrifty & Thriving
Kmart deals from Coupon Connections NW
Big Lots deals from Queen Bee Coupons
Staples Deals from Grays Harbor Deals
Toys R Us deals from Thrifty NW Mom
Babies R Us deals from This Beautiful Frugal Life
Ace Hardware deals from Steals & Deals
Cabela's deals from Queen Bee Coupons

Hardcover Photo Book as Low as $6

Grab this deal from Eversave today...you have through 10/31/11 to use it! Purchase a voucher for a hardcover photo book from Pixable for $10...& your book will ship free once you've created it!

However, today only (Thanksgiving) use the code: GOBBLE & get $2 off. Also, if you're a new Eversave customer, you'll get a $2 credit to your account, bringing your total down to $6 (or $8 for existing customers). This is a great deal for a hardcover photo book.

Go on...order one now & then create it after the holidays are over!

Body Shop: Entire Store 3 for $30!

Are they kidding us?! The Body Shop is smokin' for Black Friday, folks. Not only did they announce the amazing deal where you can get $175 worth of products for $25 when you spend $30, they just announced that the entire store will be 3 for $30!

So, buy 3 items....pick any 3...& pay $30. Then get the tote valued at $175 for just $25. Happy holidays, indeed!

This deal starts tomorrow morning at 3am PST or in store on Friday. My guess is items will start selling out fast, so log on early if you have specific items you're wanting to purchase.

$1/1 Tillamook Cheese Coupon

I'm going to let you in on a dirty little secret of mine: While the majority of food in our house is organic, I love & still eat Tillamook cheese (I buy organic cheese for my daughter!). I have yet to find an organic cheese that tastes as good as Tillamook.

So you can imagine how excited I was to find out that if you like Tillamook Cheese on Facebook you can print out a $1/1 coupon for Tillamook cheese!

Thanks, Queen Bee Coupons!

$175 in Body Shop Products $25 WYB $30

This is a great deal from The Body Shop! Starting at 3 am PST Thursday you can get a tote bag filled with Body Shop products valued at $175 for $25 with any $30 purchase. So, spend a total of $55 & get $205 in products (the original $30 purchase + the value of the filled tote)!

Right now there are some nice specials to choose from. Get 2 body butters for $25, 3 shower gels or lotions for $25, soaps are B3G1 Free, etc. Here's one scenario on how to work this deal:

Buy the Mini Shower Collection Gift Set= $15

Buy the Best of Body, Hand, & Foot Mini Gift Set = $15

= $30

Buy the Tote Bag = $25

= $55 total for $205 in products!

Of course, don't forget to look for organic items from The Body Shop!

40% off Radio Flyer Items

Head over to Amazon & check out the selected Radio Flyer items that are 40% off. The trike shown above (available in red or pink) is $49.99 (44% off actually) & ships free.

Massive Sale at Leapfrog!

Leapfrog is having a huge sale & some of the prices are better than what you'll see on Black Friday (& you won't have to stand in line!). The entire site is on sale, there is free shipping if you spend $50 or more, & any gift pack gets free shipping (even if the total is less than $50, no code required).

There are some discount codes out there that make these deals even sweeter. Use code: CONNECT25 to save 25% on all Leapster items. Use code: NEWSITETJ to get free shipping WYB a Tag Jr. item. Use code: CSLEAP15 to save 15% on your entire order.

For example, the Tag Reader Kung Fu Panda Spelling Master Gift pack shown above would be just $29.74 after the 15% off code. That's a great deal for the reader, 2 books, & the carrying case!

Thanks for the discount codes, The Thrifty Thumb!

Dyson DC17 Animal Vacuum $364.99

Today only over at Woot you can get the Dyson Animal (DC17) vacuum for just $359.99 + $5 shipping. That's a fantastic deal!

I have this vacuum, although mine has the ball thingy for moving around corners. Anyway, I love this vacuum more than I should. We even use it on our hardwoods (turn off the beater bar) for sucking up dog hair. It's a great vacuum & this is a steal!

BOGO Free Baja Fresh on Black Friday

If you & a friend are hitting the stores on Friday, head to your local Baja Fresh. They are offering BOGO Free entrees, which would make it a cheap lunch. Here are the details from their Facebook page: Come and enjoy a free entree this Black Friday!! This offer is exclusive for Facebook fans! Step 1- Open the picture with the offer, Step 2- Click account in the upper right hand corner of the page (make sure your name appears under account). Step 3 - Print the page and ENJOY! (please see coupon for rules and restrictions)

I personally jam on the steak nachos at Baja Fresh. Get some lunch, have a short rest, then head back out to the stores!

HOT: Kindle $89 on Friday 9am PST

If you've been considering an eReader but haven't purchased yet because of the price, listen up! Friday morning at 9am PST, Amazon will be selling the 3G Kindle (the previous model; this one doesn't have WiFi) for only $89! I have no idea how many of these they have, but my guess is they will sell quickly, so if you want one, log on a few minutes before 9am PST.

I'm wondering: Is it OK to give an older model as a gift? Or is that tacky? Certain people (like my parents) wouldn't know the difference, so maybe it depends on the recipient. Leave a comment if you have an opinion on this.

Also, if you prefer the Nook, it is a doorbuster item on Friday morning at Best Buy for $99.

2 Pairs of Mossimo Jeans $15 Shipped!

Target's Daily Deals are all apparel items today. In my opinion, the best deal is the BOGO 50% off on Mossimo jeans in junior sizes. That means you would get 2 pairs of jeans for $15 & they ship free! You can even mix & match sizes & styles!

Black Friday Roundup

I'm blessed to be a part of a fantastic group of NW bloggers. They are some of the funniest, smartest, most talented people I know. And we subscribe to the "work smarter, not harder" philosophy, which is why we decided to work together to cover Black Friday. There is no way I could have scoured all the Black Friday ads & nor could they. But together we have a pretty good grasp on the madness that will occur on Friday.

So sit down, take your time, & formulate you game plan. Whatever is on your list, I'm pretty sure we have it covered. I'll update the list if any other stores are covered. Enjoy & be safe on Friday, everyone!

Best Buy deals from yours truly

Lowe's deals from Money 4 This Not 4 That

Home Depot deals from Money 4 This Not 4 That

Sears deals from Centsible in Seattle

Joann Fabric & Craft Store deals from Frugal Living NW

Michael's deals from Frugal Living NW

Rite Aid deals from This Beautiful Frugal Life

Walgreens deals from Happy Money Saver

JC Penney deals from Coupon Connections NW

Kohl's deals from Queen Bee Coupons

Macy's deals from Queen Bee Coupons

Old Navy deals from Frugal Living NW

Fred Meyer deals from The Coupon Project

Target deals from Thrifty & Thriving

Kmart deals from Coupon Connections NW

Big Lots deals from Queen Bee Coupons

Staples Deals from Grays Harbor Deals

Toys R Us deals from Thrifty NW Mom

Babies R Us deals from This Beautiful Frugal Life

Ace Hardware deals from Steals & Deals

Cabela's deals from Queen Bee Coupons

Sonicare Toothbrush as Low as $.99!

I will warn you in advance that there may be a problem getting your $10 rebate back on this deal. The Sonicare rebate states "not to be combined with any other offer." It's unclear if they will decline the rebate if you use the coupon. Even if they do decline the rebate, you would still get the Sonicare for $10.99, which is a great deal.


Having said that, here's how you can score a Sonicare Essence toothbrush for $10.99 at Rite Aid & possibly 99 cents after the rebate:


Purchase the Sonicare Essence toothbrush $44.99
- $10/1 MQ (11/22 SS)
- $4/$20 Video Values coupon
= $30.99 OOP
- $20 SCR (#54)
- $10 Rebate (11/22 SS)
= As low as $.99 after coupons & rebates!

Thanks, For The Mommas!

Old Navy's Gobblepalooza

Old Navy posted their 3 day Gobblepalooza sale info online. Take a look & see if there is anything you want. Remember everyone.....it's just clothing, so play nice!

Free 8x10 Photo Collage from Walgreens

November 25-27 Walgreens is offering a free 8x10 photo collage. Simply use the code: BFCOLLAGE at checkout & select in store pickup; you won't pay a cent!

Thanks, Gina!

Bloggers Thanksgiving Tips

My friend Angela over at The Coupon Project is collecting Thanksgiving themed blog posts from various bloggers. Go check out the posts & see if you get inspired to try a new recipe, make your own cloth napkins, etc. You'll never know what kind of postings are there...unless you go check!

$1/1 Nestle Lil' Drumstick Coupon

Go "like" Nestle Drumstick on Facebook & print out the $1/1 coupon for Lil' Drumsticks. It's a Bricks coupon, so don't forget to hit the back button to generate a second coupon.

Tasty Tuesday

Today's recipe is another one of my favorites for Thanksgiving. I've been making corn pudding for years now, & it's always a hit. Two years ago I went online to find a slow cooker recipe for it, in an attempt to free up oven space (let's face it, even with double ovens it's easy to run out of space). I stumbled across this recipe on Recipezaar (now Food.com) & both my husband & I agree that we prefer the slow cooker version.

One word of advice: Grease the heck out of your slow cooker, because this does like to stick. Also, plan on cooking it longer than the stated time, because it takes a while for the center to fully set (although I think the oval slow cooker helps with that; the round slow cooker seemed worse).

Enjoy Slow Cooker Corn Pudding!

Weekend Special in Cannon Beach

NW readers: If you want to get away this weekend, consider heading to Cannon Beach (I love, love, love Cannon Beach & the beach is awesome when it's chilly). The Surfsand Resort has a last minute special: Reserve a guest room on Saturday, November 27 at 20% off & receive the second night free!

R.W.Knudsen & Body Shop Giveaway

This is another great giveaway from R.W. Knudsen & the Body Shop. I can vouch for this as well, because I won the last giveaway they did together & the prize was around $150 worth of products!

Go "like" R.W. Knudsen on Facebook & then click on The Body Shop tab on their wall. There you can enter to win the entire Cranberry Joy line from The Body Shop & a 750 ml bottle of R.W. Knudsen Sparkling Cranberry juice!

A winner will be picked every day between now & December 10th, so make sure you enter every day!

$10 off $10 Naturalizer Purchase

This is a great coupon code! Get $10 off any $10 or more purchase from Naturalizer when you use the code: ECU810 at checkout. Additionally, any order ships free through December 25th.

Take a look at the sale section. I found the purse pictured above on sale for $29.99 (regularly $89). After the discount it would be just $19.99 shipped. I can't imagine anyone being upset over receive that for a gift this holiday season!

Thanks for the coupon code, Little People Wealth.

Free Rayovac Batteries

Rayovac reset the coupons on their Facebook page. Go over & "like" them (like BMIM while you're there!), click on the coupon tab, & print the ones you want.

You can frequently find Rayovac batteries in the Dollar Spot at Target, so the $1/1 coupon should mean free batteries. This is just in time for the holidays, because we all go through a ton of batteries at the holidays!

Toy Deals at Target Online

All of Target's Daily Deals today are toys. The one I thought was the best deal was teh 4 pack of Zhu Zhu pets for $14.99. Don't forget, you get free shipping on all the daily deals, so see if there's an item on your shopping list!

Best Buy Black Friday Deals

Best Buy typically has one of the longest lines for Black Friday. If there is a big ticket item you really want there, be prepared to spend the night in line. Bring chairs, sleeping bags, food, etc. & get comfy. It's worth mentioning though, that many of these items can be found online right now, similarly priced. You can also shop Best Buy on Thanksgiving (although these deals may or may not be available then). So before you spend a night in the cold, spend some time surfing the web. You might save yourself hours of waiting & frustration. Then again, perhaps you like the thrill of Black Friday!

If you're set on heading to Best Buy, the stores open at 5 am. Tickets for popular items will be passed out 2 hours prior to opening. I've listed some of the deals below & my favorite deals are in green. The entire ad can be found here.

Door Buster Items

Sony Vaio 15.5" Laptop w/Intel Dual Core Processor, 3GB Memory, 320GB Hard Drive $399.99

Sony Vaio 15.5" Laptop w/Intel Dual Core Processor, 4GB RAM, 320GB HD Bundle $499.99

Insignia AA 10MP 2.7" LCD 3x Optical Zoom Digital Camera $59.99

NOOK Wi-Fi eReader $99.99

LG Front Load Washer (Model #: WM2301HR) & LG Electric Dryer (Model #: DLE2301R) Combo $999.98

Toshiba Blu Ray disc player $59.99 (currently $79.99 on Amazon)LG Front Load Washer (Model #: WM2301HR) & LG Electric Dryer (Model #: DLE2301R) Combo $999.98

Samsung Fascinate with 2 year activation (Verizon) $1

Predators (Blu Ray Plus Digital Copy) $9.99

Prince Of Persia (Blu Ray) $9.99

Saving Private Ryan (Blu Ray) $9.99

Smallville (Seasons 1-9; DVD) $9.99 each

FIFA Soccer 11 (PS3 or XBox 360) $34.99

Madden 11 (PS3 or XBox 360) $34.99

Medal Of Honor (PS3 or XBox 360) $34.99

MMA (PS3 or XBox 360) $34.99

NCAA 11 (PS3 or XBox 360) $34.99

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Limited Edition (PS3) $34.99

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit (XBox 360) $34.99

NHL 11 (PS3 or XBox 360) $34.99

Nintendo Wii w/Wii Remote Plus, Nunchuck, Wii Sports & Wii Sports Resort (black or white) $169.99 (currently $169.99 at Fred Meyer w/in ad savings coupon; $30 off any electronics purchase of $150 or more, ends 11/24)

Sims 3 (PS3 or XBox 360) $34.99

Panasonic VIERA 50" TC-P50U2 1080p Plasma HDTV $699.99

All Day Deals (subject to availability)

XM OnyX Satellite Radio w/Vehicle Kit $39.99

Acer 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor $89.99

Samsung 23" Widescreen LCD Monitor $139.99

Apple 13.3" MacBook Pro w/Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Processor, 4GB RAM, 250GB HD $1199.99

Apple iMac 21.5" All in One Computer w/Intel Core i3 Processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB HD $1199.99

Compaq 10.1" Netbook w/Intel Atom Processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HD, Windows 7 Starter $149.99

Compaq 10.1" Netbook w/Intel Atom Processor, 1GB RAM, 250GB HD, Windows 7 Starter $199.99

eMachines Desktop w/AMD Athlon Processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB, Windows 7 $219.99

Toshiba 15.6" Laptop w/AMD Turion II Dual Core Mobile Processor, 3GB RAM and 320GB HD $349.99

Toshiba 15.6" Laptop w/AMD Turion II Dual Core Mobile Processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB HD, HP Wireless Printer $449.99

Nikon D3000DX 10.0 MP D-SLR Camera w/18-55mm VR Lens & Camera Bag $499.98 (currently $449.95 on Amazon without the camera bag!)

Samsung TL105 12.0 MP 4x Optical Zoom Digital Camera $89.99

Flip Video UltraHD Video Recorder (3rd Generation) $99.99

Panasonic Blu Ray disc player $99.99

Garmin Nuvi 255WT GPS unit $99.99

TomTom XL 350TM GPS unit $99.99 (currently $119.99 on Amazon)

Dyson DC25 All Floors Vacuum $379.99 (currently $383.54 on Amazon)

LG French Door Refrigerator $897.99

LG SteamWasher Front Load Washer $599.99

LG SteamDryer Electric Dryer $599.99

HTC Droid Incredible with 2 year activation (Verizon) $1

Apple 8GB iPod Nano $149.99 (currently $143.54 on Amazon)

Apple 8GB iPod Nano w/Gummy Earbud Headphones, Aerosport Case, PowerBlock Wall Charger $159.96

Apple 8GB iPod Touch w/$30 Best Buy gift card $229.99

SanDisk 4GB Sansa Clip MP3 Player $29.99

Insignia 42" 720p Plasma HDTV $369.99

Sony 46" 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV $698.99

Discovery Kids Digital Camera $24.99

4 GB Sansa Fuze $39.99

This deal is good for Tuesday only, but it's already live online at Toys 'R Us....however, it's sold out. You can purchase it & pick up in store, though.

If a MP3 player is on your shopping list, consider this Sansa 4 GB Fuze. It has a 2.4" color LED screen, built in microphone with voice recorder, FM transmitter with play, pause, & record functions.

I realize it's not an iPod, but when I researched MP3 players last year, I actually bought a Sansa for my dad. Everyone I know that owns a Sansa loves their player, & at this price, how can you go wrong?

Last year I paid the same price (if I'm remembering correctly) for a Sansa Clip, which doesn't have the screen, so this really is a good deal. Get this now & skip Black Friday!

$3 in Free MP3 Downloads from Amazon

I love all the free MP3 downloads Amazon is giving us lately! Use code: GET3MP3S & score $3 to use in MP3 downloads. Of course, I may be one of the last few people on the planet who doesn't own a MP3 player (although my hubby & daughter do).

Philips Portable DVD Player $59.99

This deal is only good today (sorry I posted it so late!) but it's worth checking out. Target has this Philips 7" Portable DVD player on sale for $59.99. Plus, you get free shipping!

Will you find a lower price for a portable DVD player on Black Friday? Maybe....probably. However, sometimes it's worth it to pay a few bucks more to guarantee you have the item you want. This way you don't have to stand in the cold half the night, too!

$50 in Natural Products as Low as $23

Eversave has a great deal! Score a $50 voucher to Abe's Natural Market for $25. However, if you are new to Eversave, you will get a $2 credit, bringing the price down to $23.

Abe's Natural Market has all kinds of options; skin care, food, toys, etc. You will easily find something to spend the voucher on & the items are eco friendly!

You have through Wednesday to purchase your voucher, however the last time Abe's Natural Market was featured, it did sell out. So don't delay too long if you want to save 50% at Abe's!

EZ Sox Giveaway

BMIM has gotten big enough that I am frequently getting pitches from PR firms & companies to do product reviews. I pass on some if I don't believe they are a good fit with this blog. Recently I agreed to do a review & I received the item this week. Many of you are parents of little kids, & I thought this product would be something you'd like to hear about.

EZ Sox aren't your average, ordinary sock. They are cute socks that have loops on them that teach toddlers how to pull their socks on by themselves. Anything that helps kids get dressed on their own is fantastic, if you ask me.

The socks are adorable with little animal faces on them (there are plain ones as well). My daughter was sent the teddy bear socks shown above & she freaked out over them. Seriously, I had no idea a pair of socks could elicit such a joyous reaction! The animal faces are more than just decoration, they show the kids which way the sock is supposed to go on (the face points up).

The bottoms of the socks are non skid so that they are safer on slippery floors like hardwood or tile. My daughter seemed to forget that running inside the house is a no-no, because she instantly started running in huge circles through the kitchen, into the dining room & living room, through the foyer, back into the kitchen, & so on. At least she didn't fall!

Lastly, the socks are seamless which is a huge plus if your child is sensitive & hates the toe seam (who can blame them; I hate toe seams).

I will say the non skid writing was starting to wear off after the first wearing, so I'm not sure how long it will last. There are enough other great features with the socks that I still think they are an excellent product, though.

EZ Sox has graciously agreed to give a pair of EZ Sox away to one lucky BMIM winner. To enter this giveaway, leave a comment with a way to contact you. Easy! For another entry, become a fan of EZ Sox on Facebook & leave another comment stating you did so. For another entry, go to EZ Sox online, come back & leave another comment telling me which pair of socks you like the best. That's it!

The winner will be drawn at random using Random.org on 11/28/10 at 9pm PST. Good luck!

Discounted Gift Cards from Plastic Jungle

Here's the thing: We don't like to admit it, but most of us occasionally give a gift card to someone as a gift. There are so many retailers selling gift cards, it's almost inevitable now. Knowing that, you should check out Plastic Jungle.

If you're unfamiliar with Plastic Jungle, it is an online site that buys & sells gift cards. If you receive a gift card you don't want, you can sell it to Plastic Jungle & then they turn around & resell it. You can also log on & buy a gift card at a lower than retail rate, which is an instant savings for you! I found a $50 Jamba Juice gift card 15% off ($42.50) & a $125 Pier 1 Imports gift card 15% off ($106.25).

Plastic Jungle even has a guarantee in place for buyers that covers the following scenarios:

• The gift card you purchased does not arrive within 2 weeks of the date of purchase.
• Your gift card has a balance less than the listed balance at the time of purchase.
• Your gift card is not authentic or is not valid for use.

If you're going to give a gift card this holiday season, you owe it to yourself to check out Plastic Jungle. Actually, check it out for yourself & see if there are any cards for retailers you frequent. Save money on future purchases by buying a discounted card for yourself!

Fred Meyer Black Friday 6 Hour Ad

Here's the link to the Fred Meyer Black Friday 6 hour ad. The sale is from 5-11 AM, so set your alarm!

Rechargeable Batteries & Charger $12.99

Today only over at Shnoop you can get a Powergenix fast Charger + 8AA NIZN 1.6V rechargeable batteries for $12.99. All orders today ship free, too!

The holidays are approaching & that means a lot of batteries, so stock up now. These are better for the environment too, because they are rechargeable!

Christmas DVD Collection $12.99

Amazon has The Original Christmas Classics DVD set on sale today for $12.99 (Blu Ray $19.49). You will get free shipping as well on orders over $25 or if you sign up for Amazon Mom (which is free & gives you a 90 day Amazon Prime membership).

The set contains the following 7 movies:

• Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer



• Santa Claus is Comin' to Town



• Frosty the Snowman



• Frosty Returns



• Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol



• Little Drummer Boy



• Cricket on the Hearth

This price is only valid today so if you want this set, order it now.

Sunday Coupon Preview

Sunday Coupon Preview has a glimpse of what we’re likely to see in tomorrow’s paper. According to them, we should see 1insert.

Some coupons are regional, so you might not see every coupon listed, but this is a great resource to determine if you want to buy multiple copies of the paper. Why buy multiple copies? To build your coupon stash!

40% off at The Gap Today Only

Save 40% off at The Gap today only. Here is the what The Gap's Facebook says:

This Saturday only save 40% off the entire store, including sale merchandise. All existing Gap, BR or Old Navy cardmembers will receive 45% off when they use their Gap, BR or Old Navy Credit Card.

To save 40% just mention FLASH40 at the register. Mention FLASH45 if you have a Gap, Banana Republic or Old Navy Credit Card.

Offer valid at Gap Stores in the U.S. and Canada Only. Not valid at Outlet/Factory stores or gap.com. No adjustments on previous purchases. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Gap, Banana Republic or Old Navy Credit Card must be used to receive 45% off. Cannot be combined with any all other promotions or MPC discounts.

Just for a Laugh

Ok, I haven't laughed this hard in ages. Watch this video as The Wedge Co op pardons one lucky Tofurkey. This totally makes me want to fly to Minneapolis just to shop at The Wedge.

$50 to Spend at Nordstrom Rack Just $25

This deal went live hours ago, but Groupon crashed & then I had to leave for the afternoon. However, the deal is available all weekend...unless it sells out. If you want it, don't delay!

Purchase a $50 voucher to spend at Nordstrom Rack for just $25. You must redeem the voucher by 12/31/10, which is fairly short for a Groupon. Still, if you have a Rack near you, this is a great deal.

5 Night Mexico/Cayman Island Cruise $299

Holy cow! Costa Cruises has some great deals right now. You can get a 5 night cruise to the Cayman Islands & Florida for just $299 (inside cabin). That's insane! If you want to book a cruise, go check out all the specials.

Donut Shop K Cups $.33 Each Today Only

If you love your Keurig like I do & enjoy the Coffee People's Donut Shop K Cups, head over to Amazon right now. The 50 ct frustration free package of Donut Shop K Cups is on sale today for $19.50. However, select Subscribe & Save & get it for $16.58 ( just 33 cents per cup!) with free shipping. You can always cancel any follow up orders with Subscribe & Save.

I like Donut Shop because it's a nice, mellow blend of coffee. Sometimes you don't want a bold cup of joe & this one is nice & smooth. I just got my order last week & of course....I paid a bit more for it!

1 Year of Nick Jr. Boost $29

This deal looks like so much fun. Mamapedia has a 1 year subscription to Nick Jr. Boost for $29 (normally $60!). I didn't even know Nick Jr. had an online program like this!

Your account can accommodate up to 6 kids on it & is designed for preschoolers through first graders. The program uses a “connected learning” approach with curriculum-based games & kids work on math, reading, language skills, & more. Parents can log into the Parent Center to monitor how your kids are doing & get suggestions for other activities for your kids.

Remember that 5% of your purchase price goes to a school of your choosing. My daughter's school was on the list, so I'm sure you can find your school.

I think this is great because I'm sure the kids will be motivated to work on this program by seeing Dora, Diego, etc. on the computer. Whatever gets kids motivated is fine by me! Order your subscription here. You have 4 days left to purchase this deal, but sometimes they sell out....so if you want it, don't delay.

Personalized Disney Fleece Throws $12

Get a personalized fleece throw for your little one to curl up in from Disney with their favorite character on it. Use code: FLEECE & score free shipping, making these only $12 each!

Thanks, Coleen.

Kindle a Day Sweepstakes

Head over to Facebook & "like" Amazon (like BMIM while you're at it!). Then click on the Sweepstakes tab & enter to win a Kindle. Every day through the end of November, Amazon will give away a 6" Wi-Fi Kindle. Nice!

Mega Swagbucks Day

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.

World Vision Giveaway

Today is exactly one week from Thanksgiving, which is my favorite holiday. I love that it's all about spending time with your family & friends...minus the gifts. It's about connecting with people & being thankful for all of our blessings.

However, we do have those pesky holidays in December that require us to buy gifts for loved ones. With that in mind, World Vision has graciously donated something for a BMIM giveaway. The winner of this giveaway will win a $25 World Vision Micro Loan gift card.

You're probably asking "What is the Micro Loan gift card?" World Vision's Micro Loan program helps people around the world start a business in order to support their families. The person who receives the gift card can log on, pick the person they want to receive the $25 loan, get reports on how that person is doing with their business, & a notice when the loan has been repaid. These business people are getting loans...not handouts...& the program has a 98% repayment rate (most are repaid within 1 year). This not only allows the individual to start a business, but also build their credit score as well.

Ultimately you are giving a gift card to someone who won't technically "get" anything. However, I've given gifts from World Vision before & everyone has loved them. Really, none of us needs another Chia pet, so giving something that can truly change the life of another person is more meaningful than any trinket.

Here's how to enter this contest:

1. Go here & enter your email address (you can unclick the "World Vision may contact me" box if you wish).



2. Come back & leave a comment with a way to notify you if you are the winner (because hey....I need to send you the gift card!).

That's it. The winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. You have until Wednesday, November 24th at 9 pm PST to enter this giveaway. Good luck & let's all focus on what's really important this holiday season!

20% off at Coach Factory Stores

Print this coupon out to save 20% already reduced prices at Coach Factory stores. The coupon is good through 11/21/10.

Thanks, Coupon Clippin' Daddy!

Burt's Bees Sample on Facebook

Head over to Burt's Bees on Facebook, "like" them, then click on the "What Skin Says" tab. Fill out their survey & get a sample of lotion sent to you.

Thanks, Organic Deals & Coupons!

Ella's Kitchen Pouches on Clearance

Keep your eyes out at Target for clearance priced pouches of Ella's Kitchen fruit smoothies (fruit sauce). I found The Yellow One for $0.36! Sadly, they only had the one pouch, or I would have bought more.

My daughter loves these & they are such an easy, portable snack....plus they're organic!

Free Martha Thanksgiving eCookbook

Now this is a good thing (I couldn't resist)! Martha Stewart has her new Thanksgiving eCookbook available to download free on her Sirius page. The chapters included are:

• Soups & Starters
• Sides & Salads
• Turkey & Entrees
• Desserts
• Wine, Liquor, & Entertaining

Thanks, Rockin' Deals!

Cinderella Coupon Today from Cellfire

I'm somewhat reluctant to post this, because the last time Cellfire had a Cinderella coupon promotion, it was a hot mess. But, if you want to try it, you might snag a $1, $5, or $10 eCoupon (that can be used on anything) to any Kroger affiliate.

The promotion is scheduled to start at 12:00 pm PST today. However, Cellfire just posted to their Facebook wall that it is 2 hours away, which would mean it starts at 11:00 am PST. If you wan this eCoupon, log on at 11:00 just to be safe.

$11 Worth of Nestle Coupons

Just in time for holiday baking. Print out these Nestle coupons & make your budget a little sweeter (get it...sweeter? I crack myself up)!

Thanks, Gina.

Starbucks BOGO Free & 12 Days of Deals

Starting tomorrow (November 18th) & going through November 21st you can get 2 holiday drinks for the price of 1 between 2-5pm at Starbucks. The included drinks are: Caramel Brulee Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte, Caramel Brulee Frappuccino blended beverage, & Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino blended beverage.

Also, Starbucks will start their 12 Days of Deals on December 1st. Text 12DAYS to 29943 to receive the daily deals.

Thanks, Coupon Geek.

Last 2 Days to Save 30% at Old Navy

Don't forget you have through tomorrow to use this coupon & save 30% off at Old Navy. My daughter got a small hole in one of her pairs of yoga pants, so I'm headed there today!

Tasty Tuesday

Whew....I almost forgot to post today's recipe! And this is a good one, too.

Years ago, my friend Teresa came to Thanksgiving at my house because she had no family in Washington. She grew up in the south & made the most amazing sweet potatoes topped with chopped pecans. I begged her for the recipe & have been making them this way ever since. They are totally high calorie but totally delicious. The recipe is hysterical because I wrote it down exactly as she told me, so if you get a giggle out of it, that's why. Enjoy!

Teresa's Sweet Potatoes

• 3 cups sweet potatoes (can use canned or fresh that are cooked & diced)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• pinch of salt

Mush all ingredients together & dump into a baking dish.

• 1/2 stick butter (melted)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Mix those 4 ingredients to make a crumble topping & spread over sweet potato mush. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.