Great deals for stocking stuffers this week

There are a few places that are having sales on items that would make great stocking stuffers so I thought I would post a few of my favorite deals! Click on the highlighted areas to take a look at the deals!

Bath and Body Works: is having their Buy 3 get 3 Free sale on both online and in stores
True Cuddles: has 40% off their Kula Klips for mittens which is a great stocking stuffer for kids or parents (expires Dec 11th)
Chapters Indigo Canada: has a $5.00 coupon code when you shop online (coupon code- OLDEC11 at checkout)(expires Dec 31st)
2012 Entertainment Book: is on for $19.99 include Free shipping and has loads of local coupons (expires Dec 18th)
These are just a few of the deals I found that are worth checking out for stocking stuffers let me know if you know of any other great stocking stuffer deals out there!

Giving over the Holidays

Over the weekend I took advantage of Bonus Redemptions days at Shoppers Drug Mart to make my stockpile even bigger for my family.  We are stocked up on everything from laundry detergent and cleaning supplies, to soups, pastas and baby food for a very long time.  As you know I think it is a great ideas to stockpile to save your family money but I also think that you can have too much. 

Couponers often have the stereotype that they "hoard" which is totally not the case.  I buy only what I will use just in mass quantities because in the long run it will save my family money.  I also get things for friends and family and I like to get things that I know I can donate.  We are lucky enough to have a big stockpile and we will be donating lots of those items this year to people in need.

There are many shelters, and programs around the city that could use donations this time of year.  I know you can also sponsor a family in your city. (a lot of work places do this as a whole because it is expensive to do on your own.)  We are planning on donating can goods, toiletries, packaged goods and any non-perishable food items to those in need.  I figure we have so much and are so fortunate that it would be a shame not to give back.

If you have been looking at your stockpile and realize you have a lot, think about donating some items this season to someone who needs it now. You can always coupon to get more when you need it and it's a great gift to someone who is less fortunate!

Happy Shopping and Happy Holidays!

DIY Monster Tooth Pillow

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I was looking online and came across this fun DIY project for a Monster Pillow.  This is such a great idea to make when your child looses his teeth and the toothfairy comes.  Instead of putting their teeth under their pillow, they put it in this monster pillow and the toothfairy will take it and put money in the mouth!  I have heard from many parents that the toothfairy easily wakes kids trying to get a tooth from under their pillow or sometimes doesn't even know it's there.  I think it would be a good idea to add some string to the top and have your kids hang it on their door.  That way the toothfairy won't wake them and she will always know when a tooth is lost!  My kids still aren't old enough to loose their teeth, but I think this is a craft I will be doing in the near future anyways. 

• Click on this link to get the instructions on how to make this pillow

Birthday Freebies

There are so many places that will give you Freebies for your birthday.  Most of them you just have to sign up to their mailing lists and they will send you a coupon either by email or mail and the coupons are good for more than just your birthday!  Here are a few of my favorite Freebies just click on the names to go sign up!

• Dairy Queen- Sign up for their fan club and you not only get a FREE blizzard for your birthday but you will get 5 others throughout the year as well.

• Dennys- Sign up and get a FREE Grand Slam breakfast on your birthday.

• Sephora- Get a FREE gift for your birthday when you sign up for their free rewards card

• Starbucks- Get a FREE beverage from Starbucks for your birthday when you register for their rewards card

• Baskin Robbins- Sing up for their email and get a FREE ice cream for your birthday

• Old Navy- Sign up for Old Navy's emails and get a coupon for your birthday 

• Boston Pizza- Sign up for their email and get a FREE pasta or dessert

• Orange Julius- Sign up for their club and get a FREE smoothie or fruit drink

• Joey's Only- Sign up for their email and get a FREE coupon for your birthday

• Jack Astors- sign up for their email and get a FREE dessert for your birthday

• Montanas- Mention your birthday and get a FREE dessert

• The Keg- Mention it's your birthday and get a FREE dessert

• Milestones- Sign up and get a FREE birthday coupon

If you know of any other Birthday Freebies let me know!

Free Schick Hydro Razor

 I love my FREEBIES!  All you have to do is call the number and they will send you your FREE Schick Razor in 6-8 weeks.  It is only 1 per household but they have lots available. You might get a busy signal for the first couple of tries but I got through right away.
Call 1-866-755-9995 to order yours!

DIY Christmas gift ideas

I absolutely love getting and making homemade gift for Christmas and since my decorations are up and the tree is trimmed, it's craft time.  Making your own gifts not only is more personal and unique, but it can save a lot of money as well.  Here are a few of my favorites that I have found this year that I might be trying.

For the person with a sweet tooth

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For the person who loves to bake

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For the person having a baby

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For the person who sews

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For dad who loves candy

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For mom who likes to relax

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Free subscription for Lego Magazine!!

  

 FREE 2 Year Subscription!!

I have two little boys and they are going to love this!!!!  A FREE 2 year magazine subscription to Lego!  All you have to do is click on the link and scroll down to the left hand side.  Click on free Magazine subscription and fill out your info and you will get your first magazine after about 6-8weeks. So simple and I love Freebies!!!!!!

http://club1.lego.com/en-US/legomagazine/default.aspx