Cha-Ching on a Shoestring™

Living Large on a Limited Budget

Amazon: TinkerToy Junior Builder Set – $6.99!

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Update: It looks like this price is no longer available.

Amazon has the Tinkertoy Classic Construction Junior Builder Set marked down to $6.99!  It ships free with Super Saver Shipping and a $25 purchase.  Today is the last day to order with Super Saver Shipping and get it before Christmas.  Add this great inexpensive gift idea to your cart with some other goodies, and get your free shipping!

Get $10 in Groupon Bucks when you Purchase a Local Groupon Deal

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If you are looking for some last minute gift ideas, Groupon has a nice offer for you:

Groupon.com is offering a $10 credit if you purchase a local deal by 12/24/11.

Here’s how to get yours:

  1. Sign Up: If you are new to Groupon, click here to sign up.
  2. Register: to become eligible to recieve $10 in Groupon Bucks
  3. Shop: Browse hundreds of fun gift ideas, from spa days to skydiving under your local city.
  4. Buy: Purchase a great deal from a local business by 12/24/11
  5. Get $10 in Groupon Bucks: $10 in Groupon Bucks will be put in the account of the first 150,000 registered participants who make an eligible purchase of $10 or more by 12/24/2011.

Wondering what a local business is? As part of this promotion, a local business is considered to be any business, in or around your city, that has a physical presence – a place where you can walk in and shop. Goods and Getaways deals, as well as exclusive engagements and gift-card purchases, are not considered “local” as part of this promotion.

Thanks, Couponing to Disney!

Amazon: Gift Ideas for around $4 or Less Shipped

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Here’s a roundup of several toys and games that are all around $4 or less shipped on Amazon right now:

Fisher-Price Disney’s Winnie the Pooh & Friends Bath Squirter, $4

Fisher-Price GeoTrax Cars 2 Petrov Oilski and Talking Finn McMissile, $3.99

Darth Vader Bobble Head, $4.19

Yoda Bobble Head, $3.99

Thomas the Train: TrackMaster Diesel Works Trucks, $4.39

Happy Feet Two Thin Ice, $3.99

Scrabble Slam Cards, $3.49

Crystal Radio Experiment Kit, $4.19

Toysmith Giant Rocket Balloon Set, $3.99

Zillions Electronic Money Jar, $3.90

All of these are eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders of $25 or more or FREE 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.

Thanks, SD!

Restaurant.com: $25 Gift Certificates for $2!

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Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Offer 300 x 250

Through December 19, Restaurant.com is again offering $25 gift certificates for only $2 when you enter code HOLIDAY at check-out.

If you have never used Restaurant.com, it is a great way to save money on  thousands of restaurants across the nation.  Most restaurants require you to purchase a certain dollar amount of food or a certain number of entrees in order to use the certificate.  I still consider it a great deal.  Plus, the expiration date is typically not for a year, so you can use code HOLIDAY now to save on future restaurant visits.

Click here to find out what restaurants are available in your area.

LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Learning Game System (Pink) for only $31.49 Shipped!

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You can get a hot deal on the LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Learning Game System (Pink) on Amazon.com right now.  It’s on sale for $34.99, plus you can use coupon code CZQP26C9 to get an additional 10% off, making it only $31.49.

This will ship for FREE with super saver shipping or get 2-day shipping with a free Amazon Prime trial.

Check out even more great deals with the 10% coupon code here.

Thanks, Give Me Neither!

Old Navy: 30% Off Coupon (Jingle Jammies for only $4.90 on Saturday and Sunday!)

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Just a reminder!

Old Navy has released a 30% off Friends and Family printable coupon that is valid through December 21, 2011.

On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18, Jingle Jammies will be priced at $7.  Use the printable coupon to score them for only $4.90 each!

Thanks, Freebies 2 Deals!

Snapfish Coupon Code: FREE Overnight Shipping Upgrade on Orders over $10 (Through Dec. 19)

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Update: I’ve read some complaints since posting this, that Snapfish has had issues with late orders lately.  Just wanted to give a heads up that you may want to take that into consideration.

Still have some last-minute photo gifts to order?

Through December 19 at 9 pm EST, Snapfish is offering FREE overnight shipping upgrade when you enter code FSUPGRADE and select “overnight: 1 bus. day + production time” at checkout.

Note: Some exclusions do apply, so be sure to read the details listed.  According to their site, prints need to be ordered by December 16 at 9 pm EST in order to receive them by 12/24.