In to Win Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 8/31

Happy Wednesday! Don't forget to enter my giveaways!

Del Monte Teacher Monday giveaway: 3 winners will receive $25 in gift checks for Del Monte produce and one of those winners will also receive a backpack of school supplies for their school.

Autozone Car Safety Giveaway: 4 winners will receive a $50 Visa gift card and a bottle of Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy motor oil

I love giveaways! So let's all share the Linky love. Do you have a giveaway on your blog or website? Please leave the link for it below. Only family friendly links please! The link should go directly to your giveaway page.

Target Deals/Freebies: Rimmel, Frebeze, More!

There are some great deals at Target this week when you combine your coupons with their sales.

First up, you can make some money by buying Febreze when you use the $3 coupon from the paper. Target is giving a $5 gift card when you buy 5. See the complete details on Totally Target. If you can't do the Target deal because you don't have Target or don't have enough coupons, Walmart has the Febreze Noticeables on sale for $2.54 each.

Also at Target, you can score some free or cheap Rimmel eye shadow and free Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar. Check out the post on Coupon Clippin Daddy for all the details.

Free Samples in Beauty Bag from Target

Hurry, before they are gone! You can request a free beauty bag full of free samples from Target.

Free Chick-fil-A Breakfast Entree

Get a free breakfast entree at Chick-fil-A on 9/6 - 9/10. You do need to make a reservation online. Make your reservation now before they are gone in your area!

Corona Meat Rebate - No Beer Purchase - Select States

Corona has a mail in rebate for $10 when you purchase $10 or more of meat/poultry. There is no beer purchase necessary. Only the lucky people living in AL, AR, HI, KY, MN, MO, NC, UT, and WV can do this rebate. If you can't find the rebate at your local store, they are selling the rebates really cheap on Ebay.

You can find the Ebay listings here.

Free Aftetr Rebate Items at Menards 8/28

Menards has just been having the best free after rebate items! The rebates have to be spent at Menards. Remember that you can "roll" your Menards rebates. That is you can use a Menards rebate check to purchase more rebate items.

Look at the goodies that you can get for free!

Menards Days Sale (8/28/11 to 9/11/11)

• $3.00 Forever Bags Food Storage - $3.00 Rebate = Free (limit 2)
• $5.00 Four Inch Poly Stain or Paint Brush - $5.00 Rebate = Free (limit 2)
• $5.00 Driveway Cleaner & Degreaser - $5.00 Rebate = Free (limit 4)
• $6.00 House Wash - $6.00 Rebate = Free (limit 4)
• $8.00 Battery Storage Rack - $8.00 Rebate = Free (limit 2)
• $8.00 Sports Illustrated Packers Dynasty Magazine - $8.00 Rebate = Free (limit 2)
• $9.00 TIGI Professional Hair Products (Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Spray, Styling Gel) - $9.00 Rebate = Free (limit 4)
• $11.00 Interior Flat Paint - $11.00 Rebate = Free (limit 5 total)
  • Satin $13 - $11 Rebate = $2
    
  • Semi-Gloss $14 - $11 Rebate = $3
    
• $25.00 Floor Tile Trays - $25.00 Rebate = Free (limit 10)

Other items from the previous weeks that are still valid:

• $4.50 Tape Measure 25" x 1" - $4.50 Rebate = Free (limit 2)
• $4.00 Sandpaper 25pk 9"x11" - $4.00 Rebate = Free (limit 2)
• $2.50 Super Glue Gel 3pk - $2.50 Rebate = Free (limit 4)
• $4.50 Tape Measure 25'x1" - $4.50 Rebate = Free (limit 2)
• $2.50 Magnetic Torpedo Level 9" - $2.50 = Free (limit 2)
• $2.50 Seven Piece Power Bit Screwdriver - $2.50 Rebate = Free (limit 2)
• $7.00 The Sherpa - $7.00 Rebate = Free (limit 4)
• $2.00 Retractable Utility Knife - $2.00 Rebate = Free (limit 2)
• $4.00 Tool Bandit Arm Band - $4.00 Rebate = Free (limit 1)
• $3.00 Wood Claw Hammer - $3.00 Rebate = Free (limit 2)

AutoZone Labor Day Car Safety Tips and Giveaway

Well, summer is almost over and fall will be here soon. Many families hit the road for Labor Day weekend. The first three day weekend after school starts is a great time to enjoy a road trip getaway. Every year my family attends a family reunion picnic on Labor Day weekend.

AutoZone wants to remind you to stay safe when traveling this Labor Day weekend. Because of the slow economy, people have been keeping their cars instead of purchasing a new ones. A frugal way to save some cash but you need to remember to keep up on the maintenance of your car. Preventive maintenance can help you keep your car repair bills low and keep you from being stranded at the side of the road.

Here are Summer Car Safety Tips from AutoZone:

• Perform routine scheduled maintenance checks. Motorists should check their owner’s manual for a schedule of recommended maintenance intervals from the vehicle manufacturer. If the owner’s manual has been lost, many websites, such as the National Car Care Council’s web site www.carcare.org, offer a recommended maintenance schedule for vehicles.

• Be proactive. Don’t wait for a breakdown to check under the hood. Replacing engine components at required intervals can help prevent an unexpected breakdown.

• Be prepared. Visit an automotive retailer such as AutoZone® to purchase a roadside emergency kit. Also keep items such as a tire pressure gauge, spare serpentine belt and jumper cables handy.

• Check and replace vital vehicle components at recommended intervals. Regular maintenance can prevent costly damage, improve fuel efficiency and prevent an unwanted breakdown. Also keep items such as a tire pressure gauge, spare serpentine belt and jumper cables handy.

• Check and maintain all fluid levels. Consider a quality, synthetic motor oil like Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy to improve fuel efficiency and engine performance. Also, be sure your antifreeze is up to the task for hot summer temperatures. Replace it if needed according to recommended service intervals.

• Test the battery annually. Testing the battery during the summer months can help to avoid being stranded during the hottest time of the year.

• Replace spark plugs as recommended. Spark plugs can affect fuel efficiency, emissions and economy. Change spark plugs at the proper interval.

• Replace oxygen sensors as recommended. Replacing oxygen sensors at the recommended time can significantly improve gas mileage. Check and replace one- and two-wire sensors every 30,000-50,000 miles and every 60,000-100,000 miles for “heated” type oxygen sensors.

• Keep the air filter clean. Replacing a clogged air filter can lead to increased performance and acceleration. Air filters should be checked at every oil change.

Drivers seeking more information about getting their vehicles ready for the summer can visit www.autozone.com for car care tips and maintenance how-to videos.


** Thanks to AutoZone for sponsoring the giveaway. I did not receive any compensation for this post. Like always, my opinions and my thoughts are my own.**

Giveaway Time!! AutoZone is generously offering $50 Visa gift cards and a bottle of Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy motor oil to 4 winners! The Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy motor oil will keep your car running great and the $50 Visa will help pay for the gas. You will be ready for your road trip!




Required entry: Which of the car tips (listed above) do you need to check on your car? Leave one comment.

Extra entries:
You can do one or all of the following items. Please leave a comment for each item that you completed. If an item is worth more than 1 entry then leave more than one comment.

• Follow my blog Smart Cents Mom(see the left sidebar to sign up). Already a Follower, that counts too.

• Follow Smart Cents Mom on Twitter (current followers count)

• Tweet about this giveaway and leave the link.

• Subscribe to Smart Cents Mom blog email or RSS feed(see left sidebar to sign up). Current subscribers count too.

• Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post.

• Enter my Del Monte Teacher Monday giveaway. Leave a comment saying that you did.

Giveaway is open to United States residents only. The giveaway ends on Thursday September 1, 2011 at 11:59 CST. Four winners will be selected from all entries. Winners will be posted on this blog and notified by email. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked.

In to Win Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 8/24

Sorry, this is late! We had storms yesterday and it knocked out my internet. Thankfully it is running again this morning. Slow but working!

Don't forget to enter my Del Monte Teacher Monday giveaway! Three winners will receive $25 in gift checks for Del Monte produce.

I love giveaways! So let's all share the Linky love. Do you have a giveaway on your blog or website? Please leave the link for it below. Only family friendly links please! The link should go directly to your giveaway page.

Del Monte Teacher Monday Giveaway - 3 Winners

Eating fruits and vegetables are the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Education plays a key role in encouraging children to eat healthier. Del Monte is supporting teachers again this year with their Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms contest! In addition to the contest, Del Monte is sponsoring a giveaway on Smart Cents Mom.

The online Del Monte “Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms” contest awards cash and fresh fruit to kindergarten thru 12th grade school teachers across North America to encourage them to incorporate healthy eating and living messages into classroom activities. Sixty teachers will win a total of $1,000 in cash to purchase school supplies and fresh fruit for their students. Top winners will also get a Del Monte Fresh Field Day event for their school in which the entire student body will enjoy a day of Del Monte fresh fruit, games and fun activities. Salad bars for schools will also be given away through promotions at supermarkets.

If you are a teacher, you can register online today or encourage your child's teacher to register to win. You can find out more on their Facebook page or check out the cute video below.

** Thanks to Del Monte for sponsoring the giveaway. I did receive Del Monte Produce coupons for this post. Like always, my opinions and my thoughts are my own.**

Giveaway:

To help spread the word about the Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms contest, Del Monte is sponsoring a great giveaway on Smart Cents Mom!

One Grand Prize winner will receive a backpack of school supplies and 5 coupons for $5 off any Del Monte produce. The grand prize winner is encouraged to donate the backpack of school supplies to a teacher or school. Two more winners will receive 5 coupons for $5 off Del Monte produce. Hurray, free fruits and veggies!

How to Enter:
Required entry: Let me know which teacher or school that you would like to donate the backpack of school supplies. For example: I would give to my son's kindergarten teacher or I would give to 2nd grade teacher.

Extra entries:
You can do one or all of the following items. Please leave a comment for each item that you completed. If an item is worth more than 1 entry then leave more than one comment.

• Follow my blog Smart Cents Mom(see the left sidebar to sign up). Already a Follower, that counts too.

• Follow Smart Cents Mom on Twitter (current followers count)

• Tweet about this giveaway and leave the link.

• Subscribe to Smart Cents Mom blog email or RSS feed(see left sidebar to sign up). Current subscribers count too.

• Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post.

Giveaway is open to United States residents only. The giveaway ends on Friday September 2, 2011 at 11:59 CST. Three winners will be selected from all entries. Winners will be posted on this blog on August 1st and notified by email. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked.

T.G.I. Friday's printable coupon for $5 off $15

Use this printable coupon to get $5 off $15 at T.G.I. Friday's. Offer is valid through 8/24/11.

Free Walgreens 8x10 Collage Print

Walgreens offers a 8"x10" Collage Print for free when you enter coupon code PRINTONE at checkout with free in-store pickup. Offer valid through Saturday, Aug 20, 2011.

Yankee Candle Sale Deal 2 Baskets for $20 & More

Yankee Candle has 2 Yankee Candle Coconut Bay Lined Gift Baskets + $5 filler item for $15 plus shipping when you follow the instructions below. Shipping is $5.

An alternative option would be to purchase 3 sets and a filler item would not be needed. The Gift Sets would be 3 for $20 + $5 S/H = 3 for $25 (after coupon code)

1. Add 2 Coconut Bay Lined Baskets to cart
2. Add a $5 filler item
3. Proceed thru checkout
4. Apply $10 off code WTYES
5. Total should be $15 + $5 shipping

LA Times Sunday Delivery for $10 a YEAR

If you live in the Los Angeles area, you can get your LA Times Sunday paper (& coupons!) for $10 a year. Click here to get the special promotion rate. You can also call 866-946-9232 and mention code: JUST10. It is good for renewals and new subscribers too.

The delivery area is "Santa Barbara to the Mexican border."

Free Blockbuster Express Rentals Codes

I love free movie rentals! If you are lucky enough to have a Blockbuster Express, then use the following codes to get a free rental.

Codes good through 8/22
58PPLA7
29BRAB6
22JEAH4

Codes good through 8/19

27TGAF6
34BCRD4
62BRAB4
98ARDQ2
92JEAH8
29SGJC3
65PPLA8

Staples: 20% One Item Printable Coupon

Staples has 20% off any one item with this Printable Coupon. Coupon is valid through August 20, 2011.

*Discount applies to highest-priced item. Limit one per customer, per day. Not valid on desktop or laptop computers, tablets, netbooks, LCD TV/
Displays, Beats Audio™, Amazon Kindle®, NOOK by Barnes & Noble™, custom printing orders placed online, gift cards, cell phones and cell
phone services, Staples® EasyTech(sm) professional-grade and on-site services, depot repair and parts, phone cards or postage stamps. Each item
purchased can only be discounted by one coupon, applied by cashier in the order received and prior to tax. Coupon not valid if purchased or sold
and must be surrendered. No cash/credit back. Not valid on prior purchases or purchases made with Staples® Procurement or Convenience Cards.

In to Win Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 8/17

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In to Win Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 8/10

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Still on Vacation

Sorry, I haven't posted much the last few days but we are off on college tours again. This time we are in Cincinnati. I have a lot of stuff to talk about when I get back. I did post a couple of new freebies/good deals so check them out.

Free items from 8/7 - 8/21 after rebate at Menards

You can get 8 FREE ITEMS at MENARDS after rebates! AND today only you can stack the 11% rebate on anything to make all of these items moneymakers! As always, with Menards, the rebate comes in the form of a store credit.

Free items after rebate from 8/7 - 8/21

LED Auto Night Light 2pk $3.00
Get $3.00 MIR (Limit 2) FREE

Vinyl Gutter 4"x10' $4.00
Get $4.00 MIR (Limit 10) FREE

Orbit Rubber Grip Nozzles $5.00
Get $5.00 MIR FREE

Post Frame Buildings Book $3.00
Get $3.00 MIR (Limit 1) FREE

Steel Shelf Bracket 12"x8" $2.00
Get $2.00 MIR (Limit 10) FREE

Super Hook 20pc $3.00
Get $3.00 MIR (Limit 4) FREE

Cerama-Lock Floor Lock Trays 12pk $25.00
Get 25.00 MIR (Limit 10) FREE

Spin and Span Home & Auto Wet Wipes $1.50
Get $1.50 MIR(Limit 6) FREE

Walgreens Free 8 x 10 Print Today 8/7

Today only, you can receive a free 8 x10 print from Walgreens. Just enter coupon code: FREE at checkout and select in store pickup. Nice freebie!

In to Win Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 8/3

I love giveaways! So let's all share the Linky love. Do you have a giveaway on your blog or website? Please leave the link for it below. Only family friendly links please! The link should go directly to your giveaway page.

$5 Halloween Costumes at Party City

Party City is having a Halloween costume clearance. I have listed the costumes that are $5 each. Other costumes on sale also for higher prices starting at $10. Head over and check them out.

Baby Costumes:

• Baby Yoda Costume

Girls Costumes:

• Double Trouble
• Alice In Wonderland

Teen Costumes:

• Teen Girls Mobster Costume

Adult Costumes:

• Adult Bruno Lederhosen Costume

Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Cookies & AMEX Winner

I hope that everyone has had fun making their 6 ingredient or less desserts as part of the American Express Blue cards promotion of Blue Cash Dinner @6 Giveaway. I have just had so much fun! There were so many great entries into the giveaway that I wish I could choose more than one. I decided to use the random number generator to pick the winner. I am going to keep you in suspense while I talk about my last 6 ingredient or less dessert recipe.

Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Cookies



These are great little treats that kids really love making in the kitchen. They are perfect for taking to a summer potluck or for school parties.



Ingredients:
Box of Vanilla wafers
Box of Grasshopper cookies
Vanilla frosting
Food coloring
Coconut
Wildfire or strawberry fruit roll-ups

First, put 1/4 cup coconut in a sandwich bag. Add several drops pf green food coloring and mix it together. Continue to add drops of green food coloring until the coconut turns green. Next, mix some frosting and yellow food coloring together in a small bowl. This will be your cheese and will help hold the bacon cheeseburger together.

Take a vanilla wafer and dab a small amount of white frosting on the flat side. Place a chocolate-covered cookie, face up, on top of the white frosting on the wafer. Press the chocolate-covered cookie down slightly so it'll stick to the frosting. Then take a few shredded strips of fruit roll up and place them on top of the chocolate cookie. Make sure that the fruit roll up extends over the edge of the chocolate cookie. Next place a large dollop of yellow frosting on top of the fruit rool-up. Then sprinkle on some green coconut. Now take a new vanilla wafer cookie and press down gently on top of the coconut and yellow frosting. Press enough so it stays together and so it looks like cheese is oozing out of the bun.

Now it looks just like a mini bacon cheeseburger!

So now without further ado..... the winner of the $600 American Express gift card is #5 My4boysand1

Here are your random numbers:

5

Timestamp: 2011-08-01 23:59:04 UTC


I will email the winner and they will have 48 hours to respond. If I do not hear from the winner, I will draw a new name.

Thanks again to everyone who entered!