Kat left a comment on the Facebook wall that the Hasbro Gift Card deal has ended and tonight Shannon confirmed that she spoke with TRU by phone and they have decided to end the gift card deal early.

I am disappointed and surprised by this since it was posted in their weekly ad, but apparently the ad stated “While supplies last.”

The Hasbro rebate is still valid and so you can still score some very cheap games this week.  But unfortunately the deal is not quite as sweet.

You can always give your local store a call just to be sure, but that’s the word on the street!

THE BIG GIVE

I am so excited to share this news with you all!

Every once in a while, I get a really good idea. I think this is one of those times. 🙂

Several weeks ago, I was suddenly hit with this really good idea while going about my normal everyday existence.  Considering the way my brain works, ideas tend to pop in and out of it all day long.  But this time was different…I knew this was a REALLY good idea and I’ve been contemplating it and planning for it ever since.

With Thanksgiving at the end of the month, I know that many families are not going to be able to celebrate the way that they would like.  So many are struggling financially right now and the idea of spending extra money on anything just isn’t possible.

That’s why I am so excited to announce THE BIG GIVE!

As you may know, I offer many giveaways on this site.  I cannot think of a better reason to hold a giveaway than as a way to promote the cause of GIVING.

So in the next two weeks, I am asking you to consider how you can give to someone  or a cause in need.   Gather together the best of your stockpile or even consider making a special trip to put together a bag of  food that will complete someone’s Thanksgiving table.

*IMPORTANT:  In order to enter, you need to take a picture of what you have given!

Beginning next Tuesday, November 16, I am going to put up a giveaway post that will allow you to upload your picture in the comments section. On Tuesday, November 23, I will randomly choose a winner from the pictures that are entered.  The winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Code!

So I encourage you to get planning, shopping, and sharing–after you take a picture of course!  (I have a FUN idea for my Big Give which may or may not involve secretly leaving all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner on someone’s door step!  Picture me rubbing my little hands together with great delight!)

Then come back next week and share your pic so we can all celebrate our BIG GIVE together!

If Barbie toys are on your shopping list this Christmas, you may want to check out the HOT deal going on today at Mattel.

Today only, there is a special sale on Barbie products with items discounted as much as 60% plus FREE shipping. Then use  code TXT201 at checkout to get an additional 20% off!

You can score the Barbie Doggie Park puppies pictured above for only $2.80 SHIPPED!

Thanks, Common Sense with Money!

Wow.  This offer has already ended!

If you’re in the market for a new printer, you may want to grab this HOT deal today!

The CowBoom Deal of the Day is this HP D1530 Deskjet Inkjet Black/Color Printer for $9.99 plus $5 shipping. There are regularly priced at $69.99.

If you aren’t familiar with Cowboom, it is a Best Buy company.

Thanks, Frugal Reality!

Through 10/10/2010, get a FREE 8×10 or 2 FREE 5×7 print with this coupon at Rite Aid in-store or online with same day in-store pick-up.

With Synovate, you’ll earn points that you can redeem for cash once you reach a specified threshold.  The amount earned will depend on the number of surveys for which you qualify.  (Some have shared that they earned as much as $10 per month, and others have earned around $20 in a year.)

One of the exciting aspects of Synovate is that many people are also chosen to do product tests for items such as shampoo, conditioner, dog treats, toilet paper and more.   If that sounds like something you’d enjoy,  sign up here!

Did you print that super hot $5/5 Kraft Cheese & Dairy Products printable coupon yet?  If not, I recommend doing so now.  I’m not sure how much longer it will be available!

For my local readers, there is a sweet deal that matches up with this coupon at Giant PA this week.  Spend $20 on participating Kraft products and receive $5 off your order.  There are many ways to work this deal with the coupon, but here is what I am planning on doing:

Buy (2) Kraft Deli Cheese @ $2.50 each
Buy (3) Kraft Shredded Cheese @ $2.50 each
Buy (2)  Oscar Mayer Wallet Pack Sliced Ham or Turkey @ $2.50 each
Buy (2) Oscar Mayer Meat Bologna @ $2.69 (BOGO)
Use $5/5 Kraft Cheese & Dairy Products printable coupon
Use $2 off $5 Meat Purchase Giant Coupon
Use use $1.00/2 Oscar Mayer Bologna
Get $5 Instant Savings
$7.19 after coupons and instant savings ($.80 each)!

**Important Note: I called ahead to my store to be sure that they would accept a coupon as high as $5 and they said they would.  I recommend calling your local Giant just to be sure!  (Some readers are reporting that their Giant won’t accept them.)

If you live near an Albertsons affiliate store, Mercedes has the scoop on how to score Kraft cheese for FREE with this coupon.