Cha-Ching on a Shoestring™

Living Large on a Limited Budget

Eight O’Clock Coffee Rewards Program

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We are big coffee drinkers in our house.  In fact, I’ve been known to call us coffee brats because we tend to be a little bit picky about how we like our coffee.

That’s why I’ve been pleased to discover that we enjoy 8 O’Clock coffee.  It’s definitely one of the less expensive brands available.  And since good coffee can be expensive, this makes me very happy.

But, did you know that 8 O’Clock coffee has a rewards program?  It’s called Accumul8 Rewards and it’s a great way to earn gift cards and other fun rewards.

I am impressed with how quickly rewards add up as well.  I just signed up and already have 710 points simply from answering a survey and adding information from two bags of coffee (one large and one small).  I already have enough points for a coupon for a free bag of coffee and a mug!  (However, I have my eye on the $25 Visa Gift card at 2500 points.)  Go here to sign up!

AND to make this deal even sweeter right now, go here to get a $1/1 coupon for 8 O’Clock coffee.  Be sure to print out two!

Now excuse me while I take another sip of this Hazelnut yumminess.  Mmm…


Bath & Body Works Coupons

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Here’s a great Bath & Body Works coupon for a FREE trial size item with any purchase.

I love these coupons because you can purchase anything in the store and get your free item. Even gifts bags, other trial sizes, etc. count as a purchase.  Let us know what cheapie you find!

Also, through Sunday, June 14th, use this 20% off Bath & Body Works coupon to get 20% off any $25 or more purchase. Thanks, Holly!

Swag Bucks: Today’s New Features

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Want to know what the new feature of the day is over at Swag Bucks?  Check it out:

Swagbucks.com 2.5 Launch:
 Swagbucks.com 2.5 is the next evolution of the Swag Bucks homepage.
 It will feature a new cleaner look, with easier navigation & quick
links and a few new special elements – we think it’s pretty snazzy 🙂

Swag Bucks Widget:  The ultimate referral / promotional
tool.  The widget will be 300px by 301px, and will feature a search
box, prize images, swag code alerts, and a referral tab   The widget
allows you to generate referrals through the registration tab, and
through those who do a search & win through the widget on your
page.  The widget is simple html code that you copy and paste on your
blog or social network profile!  If you ever wanted a search box that
generates referrals on your blog, this is how you get it!

I’m particularly excited about the new widget…can’t wait to put it up!

Once again, if you haven’t taken the Swag Buck plunge yet, now is the time to do it.  Just follow the instructions below to get 6 Swag Bucks in your account right away!

  • Then enter code: SHOESTRING (make sure it’s all in caps) and you will receive an additional 3 Swag Bucks!  You are now well on your way to a $5 Amazon gift card for 45 Swag Bucks or other great prizes.
  • Be sure to download the toolbar right away and begin using it to search the web and the Swag Bucks will begin flowing in!

The code is good until Tues., June 16 at 11:59 PST.  For more details, go here.

Freebie Favorites: Benihana, Jonas Brothers, and GeoTrax DVD

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Here are a few of my favorite freebies of the day:

  • Sign up to be a member of “The Chef’s Table” and you will receive a complimentary Benihana Birthday Dinner certificate (value up to $30). Click here to find a location near you.
  • Walmart is offering a free download of the Jonas Brothers Song “Love Bug”. Just click “free download” then enter the code JONAS. (This one’s for you, Macia!)
  • Sign up to receive a free GeoTrax DVD. The title is  “Steamer and Samuel Save The Day” and contains 4 episodes.  Or as Griffin calls them, “Geno-Trax”:)

The Big Race

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I’m finally ready for my big race tonight.

“What big race?” you ask.

My ‘Race-Around-To-As-Many-Stores-As-Possible-While-Wes-Watches-The-Kids-For-a-Couple-Hours’ Race.  Let me tell you, if there were a prize, I would win it.  I am one focused girl when it comes to squeezing in as many deals as possible in the time allotted.

Since I’m organizing my list anyway, I thought I might as well share it with you.  It includes:

Aldi:
Just printed out my E-Mealz menu and shopping list and –VOILA!– my menu planning is done.  Kind of looking forward to trying ‘Salsa Sirloin Salad’ this week.  Yummy.

Staples:

I found this great deal on printer paper from Mercedes at Common Sense with Money:

HammerMill Copy Paper (500 sheets), $4.99
$3.99 Staples Easy Rebate (limit 2)
$1 after rebate! Offer good in stores until 6/13.

Target:
I plan on getting quite a few things here, including this Crystal Light deal, this Degree Men’s Deodorant deal, my free Mars candy bars, and a few other miscellaneous items I need.

CVS:
Gotta get some free Dawn Dish detergent and Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats for $.79 a box after ECBs.

That should do it for this week.  Don’t want to strain a muscle before the next big race!