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Re: 20 percent off photo books...

claire7676 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:41:40 -0500

This is a good deal. I used Shutterfly earlier this year to make wedding photo books for our parents as thank you gifts for our wedding. I was very pleased with how easy Shutterfly was to use. Shutterfly was actually the second photo book site I went to, after the first one I tried (I'm talking about you, large well-known photo company that begins & ends with a K) was very cumbersome to use.

Re: Earn $40 from 1-800-FLOWERS...

lss2487 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:52:33 -0500

I wonder how long it takes for the points to show up? I just did it and my points tally says zero...

Re: A new Walgreens photo deal...

misnzoe — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:44:40 -0500

thanks Cashonly -I don't see anything on their site about it. Can you order online or do you have to go in store for the .06/ea?

Re: A new Walgreens photo deal...

cashonly — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:59:24 -0500

Wolf/Ritz Camera still has 6 cent prints on Tues & Weds every week.

Re: Today's the day for cheap candy...

saserre — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:35:38 -0500

I also recommend if you want stuff from Target, the non Super ones are the best for a large selection at clearance. In Raleigh, I recommend the one on Capital in the Lowes/Lowes Foods shopping center and the one at North Hills.

Re: Get in 'free' at the fair...

Loveli234 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:04:55 -0400

Ok, so this is a bit late, but good info for next year - the Food Lion brand beans are only 59cents per can. That means your fair entrance costs only about $2.40 (including tax) per person. That IS a good deal over the $7 usual admission charge!

Re: Get in 'free' at the fair...

melissahoop88 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:23:35 -0400

I have collected cans at the fair many years, and many people just bring them in bags and they are not checked. So I don't think it's a huge issue if they're not Food Lion unless they have gotten a million more volunteers because it was all we could do to collect cans and hand out tickets.

Re: Get in 'free' at the fair...

mrsvidboy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:16:48 -0400

This is my favorite day to go to the fair! But sadly, my sweet hubby "has" to watch the football game.

Re: Body Shop warehouse sale...

hhefner — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:18:38 -0400

Thanks for the heads up, Sue. I went this evening and it was really neat! Definitely a warehouse with bins & boxes to dig through, and no AC but plenty of fans. I've never shopped at Body Shop before, but I checked their prices online and I got some awesome deals. One lip gloss gift set I bought with three tubes for $4 is normally $13 per tube. People were leaving with boatloads of stuff, so if you're planning on going, the sooner the better!

Re: Body Shop warehouse sale...

noonie23 — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:15:03 -0400

Went to the warehouse sale this morning. They had a lot of crates with everything priced from 50 cents (small oils for burners) to $4 (gift bags. makeup bags with 3 creams). Most of the bath products like bubble bath and bath gels were $2. They had oil burners and self-tanners for $1. The $4 items were mostly gift packs with creams and oils or oil burners with oils. Great prices if you have teachers or babysitters to buy Christmas gifts for. Make a U-turn at BUrlington Mills Road and it is immediately on the right. There are people on the side of the road with signs. Definitely worth the trip. They did have some makeup and some fingernail polish, too. $3?

Re: Try BJs Wholesale Club for free...

suestock — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:52:33 -0400

The pass doesn't say anything about it, so I don't THINK so, but you may want to ask at customer service to check...

Re: Try BJs Wholesale Club for free...

saserre — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:33:42 -0400

Hi Sue,

Do you know if they'll charge you that non-member surcharge with this coupon?

Re: Binders on clearance...

suestock — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:54:24 -0400

LOL! Thanks for sharing! There is a bit of time investment up front, but once you are all set up, it takes a lot less time to maintain the binder than some people think!

Re: Binders on clearance...

gdkeen51 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:44:19 -0400

Just FYI, I've been couponing nearly 35 years now. I used to carry my coupons in an A-Z index box (a very LARGE one!).

I purchased the CouponPro binder on Ebay and spent what seemed (to me) like eons getting all my coupons in it. But, it's up and ready to go!

I honestly think that this is going to be a much much nicer, more organized, and profitable way to do my couponing. Thanks bundles for the great idea! At my age, it takes a lot to shock me!

Re: A way to waive your library fines...

brendabowl — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:29:15 -0400

I was able to waive my, Husband and daughters fees! Didn't think about posting it here, sorry! Saved money and helped the Library at the same time, win-win!