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I have a new partner on my personal blog that provided a special coupon code that I thought I would share!
Take 15% your prescription eyeglass purchase with GlassesUSA.com when you use the code WhatsUP.
If you know me, you know I’m fanatical about eyeglasses. I have a dozen pairs of glasses and love to wear a different pair every day. I haven’t yet ordered from GlassesUSA, but they have a great selection of name brand frames and the latest styles, not to mention all the prescription options my eye doctor offers, so I’m excited to order a new pair of glasses in the new year!
Have you ordered from GlassesUSA? How was your experience?
Everyone knows the holidays are expensive. There are presents to buy, travel to book, more groceries than you’d think possible to eat, and lights to power on bushes, trees, and rooftops. If you’re prepared, you’ve budgeted for the additional expenses. You’ve put aside a little each paycheck or you have a Christmas bonus you’re banking on.
But no matter how much you budget, there’s always one expense you’re likely to overlook. For me, that expense is holiday cards. Thankfully, there are ways to keep unanticipated (or poorly planed for) costs down, like with budget friendly options for sending holiday greetings to all your friends and family from Shutterfly.
Shutterfly has Christmas photo cardsfrom as low as $0.32 each in a wide variety of traditional, retro, and whimsical designs which can all be personalized with photos and text to reflect your family’s unique style. I’ve ordered holiday cards from Shutterfly last year and was impressed with the quality of their prints and their quick (and reasonably priced) shipping.
Remember to check for coupon codes to make your holiday dollars stretch even further! Right now, you can use the coupon code SHIP30 for FREE shipping on all orders over $30.
I love sending Christmas cards almost as much as I love receiving them, and with Shutterfly I can send holiday cheer to everyone and their brother while sticking to my holiday budget (even if I forget till the last minute).
This is a sponsored post. I received a coupon code for free holiday cards. Please see my site policy with any questions.
Congratulations to our winner…Ashley!
Here are your random numbers:
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I’m not one to turn down a challenge. Especially a shopping challenge.
ShopAtHome.com threw down the gauntlet to see just how much I could buy with $50 at Sephora using coupon codes and cash back bonuses from their website.
If you’re not familiar with ShopAtHome.com, get ready to save and earn! Not only are members privy to the latest coupon codes, they also earn cash back (up to 35%!) on purchases made by clicking through ShopAtHome.com. The site is completely free to join (I wouldn’t share it with you otherwise) and includes some of the web’s largest retailer. You can also print grocery and restaurant coupons!
After a few minutes browsing the the weekly specials at Sephora and coupon codes at ShopAtHome.com, here’s what I ordered:
Now on to the fun part. I stacked coupons and discounts to get the following items for FREE:
- FREE sample of Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
- FREE sample of Sephora eyeshadow in Brown Harmony
- FREE sample of Dior Hydra Life Skin Serum
- FREE DELUXE sample of Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick in Cathedral
- FREE sample with coupon code CLEANSCENE of Clean Scene Cleanser & Moisturizer
Plus:
- FREE shipping on orders over $50
- 5% cash back by shopping with ShopAtHome.com
My order total was $58.46. After my gift certificate and coupons, the total out of pocket was only $8.49 and I earned $2.70 cash back through ShopAtHome.com!
Think you can do better? Leave a comment telling me how you make the most of your online shopping. One random winner will receive a $50 e-gift card from their choice of Sephora, Target, or Babies R Us courtesy of ShopAtHome.com!
Extra entries are available by following @ShopAtHome and @CorrinRenee (that’s me!) on Twitter and liking ShopAtHome.com on Facebook for exclusive deals. Leave a separate comment for each entry.
You have through Sunday, October 24th to enter. Good luck!
The fine print…Entries will be accepted until midnight, Sunday, October 24. One (1) winner will be chosen at random and will be contacted by email. Please use your real first name a valid email address when entering. I am not responsible for incorrect contact information. Prize will be delivered to winner as an e-gift card directly from sponsor.
This is a sponsored review and giveaway courtesy of the lovely people at ShopAtHome.com. Please see my site policy with any questions.
Since moving to Texas (and becoming unemployed), I’ve become a huge fan of Walmart. Not only does their pricing allow me to buy everything I need on a limited budget, I also have two pristine Walmart stores within a five minute drive – something I didn’t have in Chicago.
I was recently asked to check out the selection of laundry detergents at my local Walmart, so I added detergent to my shopping list, and off I went. Join me on my shopping trip…
As you can see, my neighborhood Walmart really is a phenomenal place to shop. The selection of laundry detergents reflects the selection of just about any product on your list – from jams to juice, they stock all major brands plus the Great Value store brand.
Are you a Walmart shopper?
This is a sponsored post through Collective Bias. Please see my site policy with any questions.
My dad is meticulous about car maintenance. He always checks under the hood of my car when I visit and keeps track of my mileage, reminding me when it’s time for an oil change or tire rotation.
I’m a firm believer that prevention is the best medicine and I’m intent on paying both of our cars off and driving them for as long as possible, so it’s a good thing I inherited my dad’s penchant for record keeping, because my husband? Not so prompt with his own car maintenance, let alone mine.
How to Make Your Car Last Forever by Tom Torbjornsen is a great guide to increasing the longevity of your vehicle by advocating proper maintenance and understanding your car’s warranty and owner’s manual, and with my dad on the other side of the country, I can use all the help I can get!
Page of full color photos and step-by-step instructions make understanding simple repairs easy, and the time and cost estimates give you an idea of what you’re getting yourself into before you get your hands dirty. The Q&A sections are invaluable for real life examples of common maintenance and repair issues and the entire tone of the book is educational and actually quite enjoyable to read!
Maintenance and money-saving trips are sprinkled throughout the book, complete with explanations, which always catch my eye.
Top Ten Fuel-Saving Tips (detailed explanations on page 9)
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Drive less.
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Drive slower.
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Keep the engine in tune.
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Keep tires properly inflated
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Keep tires and wheels properly aligned.
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Keep front grille and engine free of debris.
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Accelerate modestly
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Coast.
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Break gently and minimally.
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Maintain situational awareness.
How to Make Your Car Last is the basics of car ownership and I think it should be kept right alongside your owner’s manual. I think it’s a valuable resource whether you’re a do-it-yourself-er or someone who just wants to know a little more when dealing with your local repair shop.
I was provided with an advanced copy of the above mentioned book by the publisher. I did not receive any monetary compensation and was not required to blog about the book. Affiliate links are included in this post. Please see my site policy with any questions.
When we moved from Chicago to Austin, space was at a premium. We filled two storage cubes to capacity a week before the move and everything else had to fit in our cars. Unfortunately, that meant some things either ended up in the trash or with friends and family.
One of the casualties of the move was the pots and pans. They were old and in pretty bad shape, not to mention awkward to move across country. Since then, I’ve been making do with the few pieces that were worth keeping.
Until today.
When a new 10 piece Faberware cookware set arrived at my doorstep! 1 covered stockpot, 2 covered saucepans, and two skillets, plus two new serving spoons as a bonus!
I ordered from CSN Stores and had another great experience. The price was competitive and shipping was FREE – something no other retailer I browsed offered. I was able to pay via PayPal (which is always a blessing and a curse – too easy to shop!) and my order shipped within 24 hours.
Now…what to make for dinner?
CSN provided a gift certificate to be used toward the purchase of the above mentioned cookware. All opinions are 100% mine. Please see my site policy with any questions.
Do you live in or near Austin, Texas? If so, check out my weekly Around Austin feature at Inexpensively!
Each week I’m going to be giving all the details on something free (or cheap) to do around the city. Since I’m still new to the area, it’s a great way for me to discover local events and hopefully pass on some budget friendly entertainment ideas!
Here’s what I’ve featured so far:
If you know of any events that I should feature, feel free to contact me!
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