Donna's Coupons / Bargains Blog

Beginning today, Papa John's customers can purchase the XL Explorer Pizza, which is 30 percent bigger than Papa John's large size, in a limited-edition box featuring a scene from Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. And, while supplies last, all Papa John's orders include a coupon for $3 off the purchase of the DVD, which is available beginning October 14.

Photo Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Entertainment

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• Printable Pizza Coupons
• Restaurants - Coupons and Specials

A.C. Moore, a popular arts and crafts retailer, is now offering a new customer loyalty program. According to its website, members will receive one point for every $1.00 spent on merchandise at participating retail locations. For purchases of $100 ore more, members will receive double points and earn a $10.00 reward certificate for every 200 points accumulated. Membership is free. For complete details, visit ACMooreRewards.com.

This month I have been receiving an increase in emails regarding retailers refusing to accept Internet printable coupons. This can be frustrating and costly since the ink we use to print our coupons can dig into our budgets. Also, many of us carefully plan our weekly meals around the coupons we plan to redeem at the grocery store. Read more...

Bargain and deal hunters have been shopping for the gifts to give during the upcoming holidays all year long. If you have not yet started to take advantage of end-of-season prices for your holiday gift-giving, it is not too late. There are still rock-bottom deals available, although it is becoming tougher to find them.

Santa's Little Tight-Wad Helper

To help the process, check out the top spotlight - Daily Deals - for featured items which have been reduced and could make a good choice for gift giving.

Also, I am going to become Santa's Little Tight-Wad Helper and try to help you find what you are looking for, but at the best prices and from retailers that score high on reputation and service. I have not shopped at every online retailer or purchased every item for sale, so what I send to you will be simply what I found without any guarantees as to quality and service. You will need to make the final decision by reading descriptions or contacting the retailer directly with any questions you may have.

Why Am I Doing This?

Being a diehard retailer at heart, I miss being in the festive environment during the holiday season. It was always a lot of fun. More importantly, this year many of us will be on tight budgets, but we still want to give gifts that our friends and family will enjoy, but at a prices we can afford. Many times this is a task a lot of people find difficult and time consuming. For me it's a hobby. Read more...

A growing destination for anyone looking for cheap entertainment is Redbox - the DVD self-service kiosks with $1 per night newly released movie rentals.

The first kiosks appeared in 2002 in select McDonald's restaurants and have since branched out into grocery stores, pharmacies and convenience stores. By February 2008, Redbox surpassed Blockbuster in the number of locations across the U.S. Read more...

Looking for printable grocery coupons? Several new coupons for food products have been added to the Printable Grocery Coupons page. A small printing program is require to print some of the coupons. Tip: Switch your printer to print in black or grey tones when printing from the program because you will not only print the coupon, but also a large image of the product. This can quickly use up the colored ink.

Here is a study for anyone suffering from the fear of looking cheap. According to an article from the Journal of Consumer Research, the reason less than two percent of Americans use coupons is likely because of fear of being viewed as cheap or poor. But (this is the part that makes me laugh) not only do coupon clippers look cheap, but anyone standing near them do too. Read more...

Coupons and Deals for 6pm.com

6pm.con offers discounted prices on name brand shoes, apparel and accessories for women, men and children.

• All Roxy Footwear now $19.95.
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  Expires: Oct 1, 2008

• Privo Shoes on Sale now $24.95.
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• Reef Sandals and Shoes now $19.95.
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• All Annie footwear now $14.95.
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• All DC footwear now $19.95.
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• All KORS Michael KORS footwear now $89.95.
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  Expires: Sep 19, 2008

Coupons and Deals for Animal Den

Animal Den is the animal lover destination for gifts and products designed for specific animals and pets. They have a huge dog breed section and over 9,000 items including shirts, plush animals, calendars, mugs, address labels, mouse pads and more.

• Save 10 percent off any $50 purchase.
  Coupon Code: ad203
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Coupons and Deals for Delias.com

Delias.com is a leading retailer of clothing, accessories and roomwares for teen girls and young women.

• 15 percent off all bedding.
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• Jeans and Pants Sale. Buy any two or more for $29.50 each.
  
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• Free Shipping on your order of $25 or more.
  Coupon Code: DWLAFF
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  Expires: Sep 18, 2008

• Logo tees - buy two, save $10.
  
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  Expires: Oct 1, 2008

• Free Shipping on any order.
  Coupon Code: DWLSHIP
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  Expires: Sep 25, 2008

Coupons and Deals for SkinStore.com

SkinStore.com is a leading Internet retailer of specialized skin care products. Found only in luxury spas, finer stores and doctors’ offices, we offer over 5,000 different products at competitive prices.

• 20 percent off any order.
  Coupon Code: SEPT20
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  Expires: Sept. 16, 2008

• Check out the special offers and current promotions.
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• Receive free shipping on all domestic orders.
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• Free Shipping to all 50 U.S. states.
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Coupons and Deals for Cooking.com

Cooking.com has a comprehensive product selection for your kitchen plus sophisticated tools to help you make informed purchases, such as authoritative customer reviews, demonstration videos and buying guides. They back every purchase with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy.

• Mauviel Extra Thick Skillet - more than 15 percent off.
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• $40 off your order of $300 or more.
  Coupon Code: C94832
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  Expires: Jan 1, 2009

• $20 off your order of $200 or more.
  Coupon Code: C88967
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  Expires: Jan 1, 2009

• $15 off your order of $100 or more.
  Coupon Code: C88966
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  Expires: Jan 1, 2009

• $20 off your order of $150 or more.
  Coupon Code: C94834
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  Expires: Jan 1, 2009

• $5.99 Standard Shipping on any order.
  Coupon Code: C98329
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  Expires: Oct 2, 2008
• Get $15 Off $100 shipments
  Coupon Code: C88966
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• Cuisinart Black Stand Mixer - save $50 on sale now for just $299
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• Cuisinart Brushed Stainless Stand Mixer - $50 OFF now only $299
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• Le Creuset Dark Chestnut Square Baker with Bonus - 30% OFF
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• Mauviel Copper Egg White Beating Bowl - over 15% OFF
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• Calphalon Hard Anodized Nonstick Round Grill Pan - over 50% OFF
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• Calphalon Prep Knife Set - 50% OFF
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• Le Creuset Kiwi Batter Bowl - more than 25% OFF
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Gaiam is a provider of information, goods and services to customers who value the environment, a sustainable economy, healthy lifestyles, alternative healthcare and personal development. They have a collection of unique enviromentally friendly products and are currently having a big sale. Items are marked down from 20 - 70 percent off. Quanities are limited. Also available are several online coupon codes listed below.

• $30 off $200 or more order.
  Coupon Code: AFSSG
  Expires: Oct 16, 2008
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• $10 off $50 or more order.
  Coupon Code: AFJN
  Expires: Oct 2, 2008
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I received the following letter from a mother who is trying to get the family energy hogs under control. Here is her letter and my suggestions.

Dear Donna,

My husband and two kids (teenagers) are energy hogs. Every time I walk into the kids' rooms I find electronics and lights left on.

My daughter will run the clothes dryer for 30 minutes just to remove or freshen up one knit t-shirt! My son will turn on the shower then get distracted with a phone call and the hot water just flows down the faucet. Read more...