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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas!

This is the day that God sent His Son to us in the form of a little baby.

This is the day that a little baby was sent to bear our sins.

That baby would grow into a man who remained pure, holy, sinless - who taught the meaning of love, serving, fellowship, grace and mercy. Full of truth and hope.... and promise. Our Savior. Our Redeemer.

This is the day that God showed His great love for us.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." {john 3:16}

May you experience Christmas in a new way this year and be overwhelmed with His coming and His Presence.

Love,
Rachael

{giveaway} $100 Amazon.com e-gift certificate

Well, we're wrapping up our 25 Days of Giveaways and what better way to say "Thank You" than to give away a $100 Amazon e-gift certificate to one lucky reader!

You all have been so supportive and sweet throughout the year, and I really feel blessed to 'serve' you in some small way. The daily emails from you all with your gracious words, heartwarming stories, and the ways that you all have found to overcome your current struggles encourages me to be a faithful steward.

We all are in different 'boats' (financially, emotionally, physically, etc.) but the absolute truth is: we are ALL in the SAME boat. Our purpose here is to love one another and serve one another -- and I truly hope you get that here.

My hope here at The Good Deal Gal is that your family can be blessed and that you are encouraged & equipped with the tools you need to be good & faithful stewards -- I pray that you use your stewardship to love and serve eachother.

Now, on to the giveaway {enough of the mush-talk}...

One Lucky GDG Reader will win a $100 Amazon e-gift certificate!!

{that should come in handy for picking up what you DIDN'T get for Christmas}

Wanna Win?
Here's how to enter:

1. Complete the entry form below. All information will be kept private.
2. Giveaway closes on Mon. Dec. 27th at 12:00pm MST
3. Winner will be announced here (First Name, Last Initial) and contacted via email. He or she will have 24 hours to respond before I select another winner.

If you can't see the form below, go HERE to enter!

Friday, December 24, 2010

{giveaway} $75 worth of deeply discounted designer denim, handbags, shoes and more

Today's giveaway comes in the form of an Eversave gift voucher -- the lucky winner get $75 worth of deeply discounted designer denim, handbags, shoes and more at DesignerChatter.com!

This giveaway prize will come to the winner via email in the form of an Eversave gift voucher. Your gift voucher will expire on November 30, 2011 and FREE Shipping IS included.

Wanna Win?
Here's how to enter:

Complete the entry form below. All information will be kept private.
Giveaway closes on Mon. Dec. 27th at 12:00pm MST (hopefully this will give the winner enough time to do some cards for Christmas!)
Winner will be announced here (First Name, Last Initial) and contacted via email. He or she will have 24 hours to respond before I select another winner.

If you can't see the form below, go HERE to enter!

{winners announced} Agoo Apparel and Restaurant.com gift card

And the winners are....

$50 gift certificate to Restaurant.com
# 86 - Megan A. (mdaxxx@.....)

$30 gift voucher to Agoo Apparel
#142 - khanh l. (khanhlxxxx@....)

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who won! I'll send each of you an email to confirm your winnings and you'll have 24 hours to respond.

Sad Day for Fry's Shoppers...

I just got notice (via the bottom of my receipt) that effective 12/29/10 Fry's will no longer be accepting competitor's coupons and manufacturer coupons up to $1. They will continue to double coupons.

This is sad news since I have loved shopping (and saving) at Fry's. I will continue to shop there anyway, though, because they do have great prices and are generally very coupon-friendly.

Thanks, Fry's, for a great run and for helping all of us couponers stretch our dollars!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

{review/giveaway} Wii Family Game Night 3

Remember when I got my Wii over a year ago? Well, we have been having such a great time playing together as a family. It's been something we all enjoy, but can also be played alone (by myself, my daughter, etc.)

Recently I was given the Wii game: Hasbro Family Game Night 3 to try out! We considered it an early Christmas present and began playing right away! I was immediately excited to play Wii-versions of some of my favorite board games including Game of Life, Clue, Twister, Mouse Trap and Yahtzee!

Let me tell you, we had so much fun and were so surprised at how the makers brought these games to the screen!

I was so curious how Twister would play out but it's all about coordination as you watch the beats on the screen then hit the correct buttons that it shows. Although I wish it actually involved moving our bodies (not just our fingers), it's a lot harder than it sounds!

Life and Mouse Trap were also fun -- definitely allow a lot of time for these... just like Life, the board game, it's long but fun! Clue was one of my favorite movies growing up, so it naturally become a loved game and the Wii version was very engaging and well-thought out. We initially played the "quick" version {because we were playing with a 5 year-old}. One little note, there is a lot of reading involved in all of these games so definitely not something to leave to the smaller kiddos.

My favorite, and the most addicting, was Yahtzee! I could have played that for hours!

You can purchase Hasbro Family Game Night 3 on Amazon marked down to $36.99 {and eligible for FREE one-day shipping).

Check out this fun video about the Wii Family Game Night 3:

One of YOU a copy of the Wii game: Hasbro Family Game Night 3!!

Wanna Win?
Here's how to enter:

Complete the entry form below. All information will be kept private.
Giveaway closes on Mon. Dec. 27th at 12:00pm MST
Winner will be announced here (First Name, Last Initial) and contacted via email. He or she will have 24 hours to respond before I select another winner.

If you can't see the form below, go HERE to enter!

Disclosure: The information, Hasbro Family Game Night 3 game were all provided by EA/Hasbro and RocketXL. EA/Hasbro has given me a Hasbro Family Game Night 3 Wii game to facilitate my review/post. The opinions and comments in this review are my own and any compensation has not altered or influenced my statements and opinions.

{today only} $15 for $35 Worth of Jewelry and Accessories at ShoptheLook.net

Here's another deal on Groupon today (look under Springfield, MO)... $15 for $35 Worth of Jewelry and Accessories at ShoptheLook.net!

I have purchase gift vouchers for ShoptheLook before and was really impressed at how far I could stretch my gift voucher! Their prices are ridiciously reasonable (bracelets at $4, etc.) so you can definitely make good use of this one!

Go HERE and statch one (or two... limit 2 per person) before they're gone!

FREE $5 Video Credit on Amazon for Twitter users

Are you on Twitter? If so, here's an easy way to get a FREE $5 Video Credit on Amazon! All you have to do is go HERE and then follow these steps:

Connect your Amazon.com and Twitter accounts. (If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so).
Automatically follow @amazonvideo. The message "I just got a $5 credit for instant movies and TV shows @amazonvideo. Click http://amzn.to/hh8gTP to get yours. #get5" will be automatically tweeted from your Twitter account.

And, while you are over there at Twitter, don't forget to enter to win $25 Visa gift card and 1-yr. Subscription to Food & Family Magazine!

Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Kodak Photo Book coupon is back (get 2 for FREE at CVS)

If you missed the Coupons.com BOGO Kodak coupon from yesterday, here's a new one for you to print! Remember, these are on sale at CVS BOGO, so accordingy to CVS' coupon policy they WILL take a BOGO coupon with a BOGO sale (meaning two for FREE)!

{today only} $50 worth of Mrs. Field's Cookies for only $25

Today on Groupon (Look under Kansas City MO) you can get $50 worth of Mrs. Field's Cookies for only $25!

FREE $2 worth of mp3 Downloads on Amazon

Head on over to Amazon to download an mp3 album or songs and get a FREE $2 credit with coupon code GIVEMP3S!

And, don't forget you can always downloads some FREE music from Amazon:
* FREE .mp3 Album downloads
* FREE .mp3 song downloads

Ann Taylor: 40% off Everything

Ann Taylor is offering 40% off your entire purchase when you use coupon code SAVE40 thru Dec. 28th.

Go through Shop at Home first, though, an you'll get another 6% cash back!

JCPenney: $10 off $25 coupon

Get $10 of your purchase of $25 or more at JcPenney with this coupon Dec. 26th through Dec. 27th! You can also shop online and save with coupon code ITSOVER. Go through Shop at Home and get an extra 3% cash back!

(Thanks Buxr!)

New Fresh & Easy Printable Coupon ($10 off $50)

For your last-minute grocery shopping, here's a new $10 off $50 Fresh & Easy printable coupon that expires Dec. 26th. Remember, Fry's accepts these coupons too.

$2 off any Jose Ole product coupon

Go HERE and "Like" Jose Ole on Facebook to print a hight-value $2 off any product coupon!

{today only} $15 for $30 worth of custom greeting cards, stationery and invitations at StaceyMDesign.com

Today on Eversave you can get: $15 for $30 worth of custom greeting cards, stationery and invitations at StaceyMDesign.com!

TONS of NEW Coupons to Print: Cereal, Cheese, Deli Meat, Toothbrushes, Yogurt & MORE!

WAHOO! Lots and Lots of great coupons have been rolling out on Coupons.com!!

Don't forget to print each TWICE!!

Here are a few of my favorites...but be sure to check them ALL out HERE!

$1 off 2 Ronzoni Pasta
$2 off Maybelline Lip Color or Foundation
.55 off Stella Cheese
FREE Excerdrin coupon by mail
$1 off Tone Body Wash (use at CVS this weekend for FREE body wash after ECB)

{winners announced} Jasmere Credit and Magazine Gift Voucher

We're nearing the end of our 25 Days of Giveaways and I just want to say 'thank you' to all who entered and thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors.

Now, for the latest winners....

$25 Credit to Jasmere
#91 - Liz K. (mtlizxx@........)

$26 gift voucher to use towards magazine subscriptions
#34 - Maggie D. (maggiedxxxxxx@......)

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who won! I'll send each of you an email to confirm your winnings (later tonight) and you'll have 24 hours to respond.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

{giveaway} $35 worth of Organic Skincare Products

Today's giveaway comes in the form of an Eversave gift voucher -- the lucky winner get $35 worth of Organic Skincare products from Anthology!

This giveaway prize will come to the winner via email in the form of an Eversave gift voucher. Your gift voucher will expire on April 1, 2011 and the winner will be responsible for the shipping costs.

Wanna Win?
Here's how to enter:

Complete the entry form below. All information will be kept private.
Giveaway closes on Mon. Dec. 27th at 12:00pm MST (hopefully this will give the winner enough time to do some cards for Christmas!)
Winner will be announced here (First Name, Last Initial) and contacted via email. He or she will have 24 hours to respond before I select another winner.

If you can't see the form below, go HERE to enter!

$5 off 12 Smart Ones Entrees printable coupon

Go HERE and "Like" Weight Watchers on Facebook to print a coupon for $5 off 12 Smart Ones entrees.

{today only} $25 for $55 Worth of Great Gifts from Wishwrap

Well, it may be too late to receive the gifts by Christmas, BUT this is a great deal to give the voucher as a gift or even hold on to for a birthday/Mother's Day/Father's Day/wedding gift!

Go HERE to Mamapedia and score a $55 gift voucher to Wishwrap (such unique things!) for just $25!!

Walgreens Mid-Week Ad (12/22-12/24)

Don't forget to print off Walgreens new coupon policy to take to the store with you!

Although nothing too exciting {you can check out the ad scan HERE}, here are a few of the best deals for Walgreens' mid-week ad:

Toys - Buy 2, Get 1 FREE

Reach Toothbrush or Floss .99 w/ in- coupon
STACK WITH:
- $1 off printable
FINAL PRICE: FREE after both coupons

Oral B Kid's Toothbrushes $1.99
USE:- $1 off from 11/28 PG
FINAL PRICE: .99

Finest Natural Vitramins - Buy 1, Get 1 FREE

Nature Made Vitamins - Buy 1, Get 1 FREE

* See anything I missed? Let me know and I'll post with credit to you!

The Good Deal Gal is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering!

New Restaurant.com 80% off code

Restaurant.com is now offering 80% off all already-reduced gift certificates.

Use code HOLIDAY and save 80% off Restaurant.com through 12/24/10.

If you go through Shop at Home you'll get a whopping 30% cash back!

Payless Shoesource: Extra 20% off

Not only is Payless Shoesource having a sale on their winter shoes, but you can save an extra 20% off by using coupon code 40880 thru 12/24. The best part is is that you can have the shoes shipped to your local Payless store for FREE! You can also print the page and use the coupon in-stores.

BOGO Vitaminwater printable coupon

Go HERE and "Like" Vitaminwater on Facebook to print a Buy 1, Get 1 FREE coupon!

{today only} Sears $10 off $20 printable coupon

Spend $20 or more in-stores at Sears and save $10 off your purchase today only (12/22/10). Good on apparel, intimates, cosmetics, accessories and fragrances.

OVER BOGO Kodak Photo Books printable coupon

*UPDATE* Looks like they ran out of prints for this coupon. You can keep checking the link below to see if it has been restocked though.

Coupons.com has a new Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Kodak Photobook coupon available (look under "Photography" link on left). This coupon will come in handy next week when CVS will have the books on sale for Buy 1, Get 1 FREE (that's 2 for FREE!!!)!

FREE 1-Day Shipping on Amazon

For a limited time, select products are available for FREE expedited shipping within the continental U.S., when purchased from Amazon.com. Simply add a qualifying product to your Shopping Cart, select One-Day Shipping, and we'll apply the shipping discount at checkout. Read full details HERE!

{today only} Jewelry Gift Vouchers 69% off + FREE Pearl Bracelet

Today on Groupon (look under "Florida>Fort Myers") you can choose between two HOT jewelry deals:

For $50, you get $100 worth of select jewelry, plus a pearl bracelet (a $130 total value).
For $20, you get $50 worth of select jewelry, plus a pearl bracelet (an $80 total value).

NOTE: There is a limited quantity available so hurry and grab yours!!

No Grocery Ads This Week

With Christmas, most stores do not have a new ad this week. Many of the sale prices from last week are still valid this week. Check your store's ad online to see if they are running any Christmas specials.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

{giveaway} $50 gift certificate to Restaurant.com

We eat out *maybe* once a month and it always involves a coupon or a Restaurant.com gift certificate.We have saved so much money by using Restaurant.com and have enjoyed some delicious meals with great friends!

This Christmas I am giving one of you a $50 gift certificate to use online at Restaurant.com!
You can redeem the gift certificate for certificates at restaurants near you... and save tons of money, too!

Wanna Win?
Here's how to enter:

Complete the entry form below. All information will be kept private.
Giveaway closes on Thurs. Dec. 23rd at 12:00pm MST (hopefully this will give the winner enough time to do some cards for Christmas!)
Winner will be announced here (First Name, Last Initial) and contacted via email. He or she will have 24 hours to respond before I select another winner.

If you can't see the form below, go HERE to enter!

{giveaway} $30 gift voucher to Agoo Apparel

Today's giveaway comes in the form of an Eversave gift voucher -- the lucky winner get $30 worth of clothing from Agoo Apparel!

This giveaway prize will come to the winner via email in the form of an Eversave gift voucher. Your gift voucher will expire on April 1, 2011 and the winner will be responsible for the shipping costs.

Wanna Win?
Here's how to enter:

Complete the entry form below. All information will be kept private.
Giveaway closes on Thurs. Dec. 23rd at 12:00pm MST (hopefully this will give the winner enough time to do some cards for Christmas!)
Winner will be announced here (First Name, Last Initial) and contacted via email. He or she will have 24 hours to respond before I select another winner.

If you can't see the form below, go HERE to enter!

Old Navy: 30% off one item thru 12/24

Through Dec. 24th save 30% off one item at Old Navy with this printable coupon!

Barnes & Noble: 25% off one item

Save 25% off one item at Barnes & Noble with this printable coupon. Exp. 12/27

$1.50 off Sunbelt Granola Bars printable coupon

Sunbelt just released a new high-value coupon on their Facebook page -- save $1.50 off a box of granola bars with this coupon. These are normally priced at $2.00 or so at Walmart, so pretty cheap after the coupon!

{today only} $22 for $50 worth of Organic Bath Products from Babo Botanicals

Today on Mamapedia you can get $22 for $50 worth of Organic Bath Products from Babo Botanicals. We have been loving these products since trying them with another gift voucher. I'm definitely snatching this one up!

OVER uDraw Studio for Wii with FREE Wii Pictionary Game

*UPDATE: Looks like they are sold out now.

For a limited time, buy the uDraw Studio with Game and Tablet ($66.79) and receive Pictionary ($29.54 value) for FREE!

You can even have it shipped to you to receive by Christmas!! Go HERE to check it out!

Macy's: $10 off $25 printable coupon

Macy's is gearing up for their after-Christmas sale (already!) and they have released a new $10 off $25 coupon HERE that is valid 12/26 & 12/27 only.

If you need to head over today or tomorrow (12/21) for some last-minute gift then use this $10 off $25 coupon.

{today only} $20 for a $40 gift voucher to Abe's Market

Today on Plum District you can get: $20 for $40 Worth of Natural Products from Abe's Market! Abe's Market has quickly become one of my favorite online shops for natural products and they offer FREE shipping on most of their products! Go HERE to grab one before they sell out!

99¢ off Ruffles Chips coupon

Go HERE and "Like" Ruffles on Facebook and print a .99 off coupon!

FREE Pack of Stride Spark Gum

Go HERE and "Like" Stride gum on Facebook & then send an Oomph Intervention to a friend to receive a FREE pack of Stride Spark gum!

{winners announced} Hair Clippy, Shoes Got Sole and Organic Ancient Grains

And the Latest Winners are...

$30 gift voucher to No Slippy Hair Clippy

#26 - Kristi S. (kristisxxxxxx@......)

$30 worth of shoes and more from Shoes Got Sole

#171 - Karen W. (kwixxxx@.....)

Kirkland Signature and Nature’s Path Ancient Grains Granola with Almonds

#102 - Wendy R. (wkrxxxx@....)

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who won! I'll send each of you an email to confirm your winnings (later tonight) and you'll have 24 hours to respond.

$8 off Twilight Saga DVD printable coupon

Save $8 off Twilight Saga DVD with this new printable coupon!

Monday, December 20, 2010

{giveaway} $26 gift voucher to use towards magazine subscriptions

Today's giveaway comes in the form of an Eversave gift voucher -- the lucky winner get $26 worth of magazine subscriptions from Blue Dolphin! This would make a great last-minute gift that will keep giving all year long!

This giveaway prize will come to the winner via email in the form of an Eversave gift voucher. Your gift voucher will expire on Feb. 28, 2011 and voucher DOES INCLUDE Shipping!

Wanna Win?
Here's how to enter:

Complete the entry form below. All information will be kept private.
Giveaway closes on Wed. Dec. 22nd at 12:00pm MST (hopefully this will give the winner enough time to do some cards for Christmas!)
Winner will be announced here (First Name, Last Initial) and contacted via email. He or she will have 24 hours to respond before I select another winner.

If you can't see the form below, go HERE to enter!

{giveaway} $25 Credit to Jasmere

You all know how much I am in LOVE with these daily deal sites! I really have been able to score some great gifts and hugely discounted items!

The super nice folks at Jasmere sent me a $25 credit to use towards one of their daily deals and I was able to get a really awesome Kids Konserve lunch kit for 55% off (well, free after my credit thanks to Jasmere)! This was an item that I would have love to have purchase normally but I could never justify the "regular" price. Since Jasmere was able to offer it at 55% off, it made it a great bargain!

What makes Jasmere different, though, is that they start out with already discounted prices, then as more people buy into the deal the price goes even LOWER! So, you can actually pay even less!

I was really impressed at how quick and easy the checkout process was on Jasmere -- and I've been following them for some time now and noticed that some of the daily deals have a "stackable" feature, which means you can buy several and use them all in one purchase.

They have been having some great deals lately, so make sure to sign up for their daily deals! Once you have signed up for their daily deals and created an account, come back here to enter to win a $25 credit in your Jasmere account!!

Wanna Win?
Here's how to enter:

Go HERE and create an account at Jasmere.
Complete the entry form below. All information will be kept private.
Giveaway closes on Wed., Dec. 22nd at 12:00pm MST
Winner will be announced here (First Name, Last Initial) and contacted via email. He or she will have 24 hours to respond before I select another winner.

If you can't see the form below, go HERE to enter!

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Jasmere. I was provided a $25 shopping credit to redeem at Jasmere. All opinions are my own.

{giveaway} $25 Visa gift card and 1-yr. Subscription to Food & Family Magazine (Twitter contest)

I would LOVE to see some yummy recipes of yours using Cool Whip, and I would LOVE even more to give one of you a $25 pre-paid VISA gift card and a 1-yr. subscription to Food & Family magazine!!

Can't think of your favorite recipe? Then visit Cool Whip's recipe index and choose one.

** Just tweet a link with the hashtag #coolwhipislove and @thegooddealgal to be entered!!
NOTE: If your link is too long, just go to Tiny URL (copy/paste) and it will give you a short link.

Or, you can share a photo on Twitter of something you’ve made with Cool Whip, and use the hashtag #coolwhipislove and @thegooddealgal. NOTE: If you are unsure how to post a pic to Twitter, it's an easy step. Go HERE to see.

Details-Schmetails:

You may enter as many times as you wish, using different recipes and pictures.
Each Twitter post and pic must have the hashtag #coolwhipislove so I can keep track of the entries.
Each Twitter post must also have @thegooddealgal. So, your post may look like this: "My Fave Cool Whip Recipe @thegooddealgal #coolwhipislove (and then the pic link)"
Contest ends on Dec. 30th 2010 at 9am MST. All entries will be closed at that point and I will announce the winner on Friday morning here on the blog and on Twitter.

I will select the yummiest photo (must have the hastag #coolwhipislove) and that winner will get:

A $25 Visa gift card and a one-year subscription to Food & Family magazine (both prizes provided by Kraft)

I can't wait to see all of your pictures and see what you whip up!!!

Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

I always like to have little gifts on hand for the mailman, the USPS guy, neighbors, or any last-minute guests we may stop over during the holidays.

Here are some frugal ideas for things we have done in the past:

For the Hostess or Writer: Small basket with notepad, address book, and pens (Michael's $1 bins are great!) Upgrade: Add in a soothing CD.
For the Movie Buff: A classic DVD - These can be found for as low as $3 for some pretty decent ones. Upgrade: Put the DVD in a popcorn bucket w/ a couple bags of popcorn.
For the Coffee Addict: $5 Starbuck's Gift Cards - If you don't end up handing them out at least you'll have a coffee treat for yourself! Upgrade: Throw in a portable mug.
For a Cold Night: Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix and a mug. Upgrade: Wrap everything in a cozy, fleece throw (can be found for around $5-10).
For a Couple: A bowl/colander with pasta, sauce, and wooden spoons - This could cost you more than $5 if you don't hit the dollar store or use coupons. Upgrade: Add kitchen linens or a cookbook to the gift basket.
For the Gardener: A hand-painted Terra Cotta planter, seed packets and a baggie of soil. Upgrade: Throw in some gardening gloves and a sun hat.
For Grandparents: A handmade ornament or personalized video of their favorite little people, your kids. Upgrade: A personalized stepping stone (HINT: Use a 50% coupon from Michael's or JoAnn's).
For Kids: Book, bubble bath, hula hoop, paint set. Upgrade: Add an art smock, bath towel, or blanket. Or fill Children's Backpacks with Coloring books, crayons, etc.
For Tweens/Teens: iTunes gift cards, magazines, journal, lip gloss. Upgrade: Pick out some special earrings on sale or a discounted trendy hat.
For a Teacher: A large glass jar filled with a healthy snack with some pretty ribbon tied around it. Upgrade: Any teacher would appreciate a Starbuck's gift card or something just for her. (I can speak as a former teacher and, while I loved all my students dearly, I am still wondering what to do with all the ornaments and "teacher-y" knick-knacks.)
For the Neighbors: A basket full of homemade samplings (see recipes below) or some fresh produce from a local market. Upgrade: Toss in a Blockbuster gift card for an evening the whole family can enjoy.

Adding some homemade treats to a basket or a stack of coordinating tins makes for a simple, inexpensive gift that is sure to please anyone... well, depending on how well you bake ;). I usually like to include recipe cards with the handwritten recipes written for the recipient.

Here are some of our favorite Holiday-baking recipes: