Cha-Ching on a Shoestring™

Living Large on a Limited Budget

Ebates: 51% Cashback at Magazines.com Today Only! (12/22)

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Yesterday I mentioned that a great last minute gift idea is a magazine subscription.  Well, today is a great day to make that magazine purchase because Ebates is offering 51% back on any purchase made at Magazines.com.  Here’s how:

  • Search for Magazines.com then click through their link to shop.
  • Use code holidaymags to save $5 off select popular magazines.
  • Once your make your purchase, you will receive a credit of 51% off your total purchase in your Ebates account within 2-3 days plus new members get $5 just for signing up!

The Paula Deen subscription will be $14.98 after coupon code plus you will receive $7.64 cashback in your Ebates account, making your total only $7.34 after all discounts!

Gift Wrap Idea: Buy a single issue of the magazine and wrap it up with a gift certificate letting the recipient know that they will be receiving issues by mail soon!

The Dollar Store Diva: Simple Gifts with a Special Touch

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Here’ s another post from the Dollar Store Diva with a few ideas to make those last minute gifts even more special.

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Since I now give money instead of gifts, I still like to have a small gift under the Christmas tree for each person to open. And, since I have a large family, that’s a lot of gifts!

Each year I give the women a gift to open at the same time, the children a gift to open, and a gift for the men to open. Often, for the women, it’s slippers . This year I hit the jackpot with happy Christmas slipper socks 10% off at the Dollar Store. (I even field-tested a pair, and they’re great!) Since I got such a good deal, I also had fun decorating candy bars, and–along with red tissue paper–wrapped them in decorative Dollar Store gift boxes (8/$.90). I will give these eight gifts with pleasure–and all for only $17!

Shhhh…don’t tell Kaley about this; I want her to be surprised on Christmas morning.

And here’s a closer look at the assortment of Hershey bars wrapped in Dollar Store wrapping paper and decorated with ribbon from–Yes!–the Dollar Store.

Christmas Gift Ideas: Top 5 {The Last Minute Edition}

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Welcome to the final installment of the Weekly Top 10 5!  With only 4 more shopping days until Christmas, I decided to make this “The Last Minute Edition”.   Even better–most of these gifts can still be purchased from the comfort of your own home in time for Christmas.

My Top 5 Last Minute Frugal Gift Ideas:

  • Shop on Amazon! You still have until 10 pm EST on Wednesday, December 22 to take advantage of their FREE 2 day shipping!  Keep in mind that you can sign up free for this if you are a caregiver.  Don’t forget that many items even offer FREE one day shipping right now too.  I have done a majority of my shopping on Amazon this year and am totally pleased with their service and prices.
  • Shop Groupon or Eversave. Make a purchase on these sites and you’ll be able to print a gift certificate right from home.  And you’ll be getting a gift for just a fraction of the cost!  Look for new posts soon to give you some ideas for gift purchases from these daily deals sites.
  • Photo gifts. You can choose to pick up photo gifts such as prints, enlargements or photo calendars in stores such as Walgreens, Walmart, Meijer and more.  Snapfish, Rite Aid, CVS, and Walgreens offer ship to store options.
  • Sending flowers. If you like to send flowers as a gift this time of year, remember that you can receive 20% back in your Ebates account if you order from 1-800-Flowers or FTD and there are a number of coupon codes available for each on the Ebates coupon page.  Plus new members get $5 in your Ebates account just for signing up!

Looking for even more ideas?  Check out all the recent Christmas gift ideas I’ve posted!


The Dollar Store Diva: Sweet Treats

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The Dollar Store Diva is back with some creative ideas on how to use wrapping paper to most those sweet treats even sweeter!

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In my super-sleuthing, I always stop by the wrapping paper section, especially at Christmas time. Here I have to exercise self-control, because the selection is almost mouthwatering.

Speaking of mouthwatering, I have had fun this year taking the outer wrappers off large chocolate bars (those wrapped in silver foil) and replacing it with some of the wrapping paper I simply couldn’t resist.

This particular paper was purchased at Dollar Bazaar, and the smaller candy bars are York Mint Patties.

I will be back soon to show off more wrapping paper creations!

*HOT* ESPN Magazine for Only $2.99 per Year! (Available Again!)

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This offer is back.  Hurry!

Right now you can score a subscription to ESPN Magazine for only $2.99 per year at Tanga.com (reg. $25.99)!  Simply use code ESPN at checkout and your discount will pop right up.

Keep in mind that Tanga deals are subject to end at any time.  So be sure to snag this one quick if it’s one you are interested in!

Another stocking stuffer checked off the list!

Thanks, Southern Savers!

Target.com Deal of the Day: Axe Gift Sets for $6 Plus FREE Shipping in Time For Christmas!

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Here are some great last minute gift ideas on the cheap!

Target’s Deals of the Day today (12/20) include several Axe gift sets for only $6.00.  Plus standard shipping is FREE and guaranteed to arrive by December 24.

There are also several other items including a Kodak Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom for $75 shipped.

These deals will end at the end of the day today, however the popular items could be gone even before then!

Amazon: 10% Off Coupon Code on Toys!

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If you have an Amazon Mom account (it’s FREE for any caregiver and gets you FREE 2 day shipping!) you can use code M885TY3L to get 10% off eligible toys.  Check out the LONG list of toys included here and I’ll share any great deals I find throughout the day!

Honestly, I have done MOST of my shopping for my boys on Amazon this year.  You just can’t beat their prices and the FREE 2 day shipping!

Thanks, Bargain Briana!

Snapfish: 50% Off All Photo Calendars Plus FREE Overnight Shipping with $20 Purchase!

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If you are like me and waited until the last minute to order your photo gifts this year, you’ll be happy to hear about this great offer from Snapfish!

Through 1/15/10, you can get 50% off all photo calendars when you use code 50CALNDR10 at checkout. You will also get 50 FREE 4 x 6 prints with your purchase.  Calendars start as low as $9.99, so you could score a great deal.

PLUS if your order is $20 or more, you can get FREE overnight shipping!  Simply select overnight shipping at checkout.