South Suburban Savings

A Little SSS Update

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:54:00 +0000

Hi everyone :) Sorry for disappearing for a couple days. We bought our very first home and moved in a few days ago! It's a very happy and exciting time...and a super busy one too! The hubby couldn't get time off work so it's pretty much up to me to unpack a whole house. And of course take care of my little guy who is SUPER excited about the new place (but also teething pretty bad). And then there's always my regular job...lol.

Anyway, we just got the internet set up this morning so I'm planning on working on a little SSS. My goal is to get to as many of the Chicagoland stores as I can by tonight. And I hope to write a little post about my whole experience and some professionals I'd recommend soon :P More on all that later though...just put my son down for a nap and he's already waking up...10 minutes later...lol

FREEBIE Alert: Experian Credit Score from Credit Sesame (NO Credit Card Required EVER...PERSONALLY RECOMMENDED!!)

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:07:00 +0000

UPDATE: This sweet FREEBIE is still around! My husband and I love this site and I've heard good things from SEVERAL SSS readers! Credit Sesame really helped my husband and I improve our credit scores...so much so that we just bought our very own home last week!!

About ten years ago, my husband and I made it our goal to improve our credit score when we were rejected to rent a house because of our credit scores. Fresh out of college, I had never checked my score...although I had credit card and student loan debt. My husband had never checked his score either and found out it was incredibly low (through the rental application) because of erroneous information on his report.

Since then, I've joined quite a few credit monitoring/credit score websites, but we never stayed with them very long. I've come across quite a few sites that claim to offer 100% free credit scores, but so many seem to pull the bait and switch trick and start charging monthly fees that it can be a little hard to find the valid offers.

That's why I was super happy to stumble across CreditSesame in 2011, and it's been one of my favorite sites ever since. Their site is always free and secure to use. There are no credit cards required, no trial periods and no gotchas once you sign up. You can track your Experian credit score every month and they'll give you a complete savings analysis of your debt.

Credit Sesame sends you updates on your credit score (going up or down) and they explain how different factors impact your score (so you know what areas to improve and which to maintain) along with great advice. Here's a snapshot from my account so you can see what I mean...

I think it's super important to be aware of what's going on in your credit report. Not only can you catch mistakes and possible identity theft, but it can help keep you on track (or even improve) your financial situation. Since my hubby and I started monitoring our reports a few years back, a lot has changed. He was able to correct the inaccuracies on his report that were lowering his score. I was able to correct some info as well and saw areas I needed to improve. It also serves as a big motivation to pay off and pay down old debt to watch our credit scores go up :)

To be honest, my credit score has gone up well over over 200 points since I started checking my report and working hard to pay off old debts. I am super proud of my credit score now...so much so that I don't mind sharing it with you :P

This wasn't always the case though. In the beginning (when my score was hovering at just over 500), there wasn't much we could do to improve our numbers except check for inaccuracies when I was out of work and my husband's hours were getting cut. Once our situation started improving, we made it a goal to do our best to apply extra income to debt.

Of course, there are times when I'd rather take a vacation or spend the money on new clothes, but I'm hopeful it'll pay off in the end. Using coupons has helped us save a lot and we just put those savings towards debt as well. We are almost in the clear (aside from those pesky student loans), and it feels good, even though it's been a long process. We are actually now looking at houses since we were just prequalified for a mortgage. VERY exciting time for us...especially now that our little one is stating to crawl!

CreditSesame has helped me to stay on track and I definitely recommend signing up with them if you're looking to monitor or improve your debt/credit situation too :) No credit card required EVER. :)

Click here to sign up!

GONE! FREE Sample REMINDER: Centrum Flavor Burst Chews

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:03:00 +0000

They're out! Click here to check out other freebies that are still up for grabs!

It's not too late to request your FREE sample of Centrum Flavor Burst Chews if you missed the offer in the past :)

Click here to request your sample!

Thanks, MySavings!

New Coupon: $1/1 Disney or Marvel Vitamins

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:12:00 +0000

Looking to save on vitamins for the kids? There's a new printable for $1/1 Disney or Marvel Gummy Vitamins! These go on sale for buy 1 get 1 50% off at Walgreens pretty often so make sure to print two coupons :)

Click here to print your coupon!

I found the coupon under zip code 60438!

You can usually print 2 copies when you hit "back" and "refresh" or reload the link.

Get 60 4x6 Prints for $3.75 SHIPPED OR 80 Prints for $4.75 SHIPPED!! (Just $0.06 Per Print!! WOW!!)

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:27:00 +0000

As many of you know, I'm always on the lookout for photo deals. I'm the one in the family that just loves taking pics so I always have a whole bunch of prints I need to develop for scrapbooking, photo albums, my grandparents, etc :) This will also come in handy if you're planning on sticking any photos in holiday cards this year!

So, I was SUPER HAPPY to see this SWEET deal from York Photo: Get SIXTY 4x6 prints for FREE and just pay $3.75 for S&H!! That's only $0.06 PER PRINT which is the BEST deal I've seen in a while! Simply CLICK HERE, upload your pics, and enter promo code "60Prints" when you check out! Look at my total:

I just placed my order from my baby shower a few weeks back and can't wait for them to arrive! Please note this offer is for new customers only, but if you're already signed up, maybe hubby doesn't have an account yet? ;)

I noticed AFTER I ordered (through hubby's new account...lol) that I also had a credit for 20 new prints because it was a new account. I thought I'd give it a try and order 80 prints (20 freebies for a new account and 60 freebies using the "60Prints" promo. It worked! Paid $4.74 SHIPPED for 80 prints...a tiny bit less less than $0.06 each!!

Click here to get the deal!

FREE Sample REMINDER: Scott Extra Soft Tissue

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:02:00 +0000

It's not too late to request your FREE roll of Scott Extra Soft Tissue when you sign up for Scott Shared Values in case you missed the offer in the past :) Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.

Click here to request your sample!

Thanks, MySavings!

Enter For Your Chance To Win A $500 Gift Card from Kohls

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:39:00 +0000

Sign up for Rewards 4 Mom email newsletter and be entered to win a $500 Gift Card from Kohls--one of my favorite places to shop! Good luck :)

Click here to enter!

New Coupon: $1/1 Almay Liquid Lip Balm

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:32:00 +0000

There is a new coupon for $1/1 Almay Liquid Lip Balm available to print!

Click here to print your coupon!

You can usually print 2 copies when you hit "back" and "refresh" or reload the link.

FREE Sample Alert: Prilosec

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:17:00 +0000

The FREE sample of Prilosec offer is available again in case you missed it in the past! Chose 4-6 weeks to qualify!

Click here to request your sample!

5 Swagbucks Code Alert!

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:12:00 +0000

There's a code worth 5 Swagbucks on their Facebook page in honor of Father's Day available ALL DAY LONG!! :) Make sure to read the directions for the SUNDAY code :P

Have you joined SwagBucks? You earn SwagBucks for searching the web and then cash them in for prizes. I've earned over $500 in Amazon gift cards which paid for Christmas gifts in 2010 and helped me get a Kinect/Xbox 360 bundle for just $48!

Swagbucks is completely FREE and it's so easy to start racking up rewards! I absolutely LOVE Swagbucks...It's my FAVORITE rewards program :)

Click here to join!

Check out my "All About Swagbucks" guide to learn more!

Enter To Win FREE Diapers for a Year!

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:29:00 +0000

Got a little one in diapers? Expecting an addition in the family? Register with EverydayFamily.com and be entered to win FREE Diapers for a Year!!! This is one prize I'd love to win :)

Let me know if you win! Good luck :)

Click here to enter!

Click here to see more sweepstakes and instant win games!

New Coupon: $1/1 Breathe Right product

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:37:00 +0000

There is a new coupon for $1/1 Breathe Right product which should help fellow allergy sufferers a little :)

Click here to print your coupon!

The link above should take you directly to the coupon, but use zip code "60438" if you can't find it!

You can usually print 2 copies when you hit "back" and "refresh" or reload the link.

FREEBIE Alert: 10x5" Desktop Calendar!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:27:00 +0000

SWEET!! Head over to Walgreens and you can pick up a 10x5" Desktop Calendar for FREE!! Just CLICK HERE, create your calendar, and enter promo code "FORTHEDESK" during checkout. Pick it up at a local Walgreens near you and you won't have to pay S&H charges :) This would make a great gift!

Click here to request your FREEBIE!

Get A JCPenney Portrait Studio Shoot for $25!!

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:53:00 +0000

I need to get in on this deal to get a family shoot of my husband and I with our eight month old :)

Head over to Groupon and get a JCP Portraits photo-shoot package with prints and Images CD (up to a $125 total value) for only $25!! There is NO limit to how many participants can be in the shoot so bring the whole family! This deal is valid at ANY jcp portraits location and won't expire till 9/26/13.

The package includes:

Two traditional photo sheets. Each sheet available as one 10"x13", one 8"x10", two 5"x7"s, four 3.5"x5", or eight wallets, and each sheet can be a different pose.
A high-resolution CD with three images
Standard sitting fees for all participants in the shoot
30% off all additional portrait purchases, including full-session Images CD and photo greeting cards

OR you can choose to get a gallery wrap package for $25, which includes,

16”x20” gallery-wrap wall portrait
Standard sitting fees for all participants in the shoot
30% off all additional portrait purchases, including full-session Images CD and photo greeting cards

Click here to get the deal!

*New to Groupon? CLICK HERE to join and get your deal and SSS will get a $10 referral credit.
I like using referral credits to fund giveaways for SSS readers :)

FREEBIE Alert: 8 x 10 Photo Collage from Walgreens!!

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:49:00 +0000

LAST CALL to get a 100% FREE 8x10 Photo Collage from Walgreens! These make great gifts for any occasion...and Father's Day IS Sunday :)

Simply create your collage and enter promo code "DADCOLLAGE" during checkout. Pick up at your local store and you won't have to pay S&H. Limit 1 per email account...which means 1 from my account...and one from the hubby's! :P

Click here to get your FREEBIE!

New Coupon: $1.25/1 Marzetti Slaw Dressing

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:57:00 +0000

There is a new HIGH VALUE coupon for $1.25/1 Marzetti Slaw Dressing.

Click here to print your coupon!

The link above should take you directly to the coupon, but use zip code "60438" if you can't find it!

You can usually print 2 copies when you hit "back" and "refresh" or reload the link.

New Coupon: $1.10/2 Packages of Friskies Cat Treats

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:39:00 +0000

There is a new coupon for $1.10/2 Packages of Friskies Cat Treats for the feline in your family!

*Click here for more coupons, deals and offers for pet food and products!

Click here to print your coupon!

You can usually print 2 copies when you hit "back" and "refresh" or reload the link.

New Coupon: $1 Off Your Favorite Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:27:00 +0000

There is a new coupon for $1.00 off your favorite magazine, including People, All You, Real Simple, Southern Living, Sports Illustrated, Life, and TIME..

Click here to print your coupon!

The link above should take you directly to the coupon, but use zip code "60438" if you can't find it!

You can usually print 2 copies when you hit "back" and "refresh" or reload the link.

New 25 Point Kelloggs Rewards Code (100 Points for New Members!)

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:04:00 +0000

Woohoo! Kellogg's has a new 25 point code for their Family Rewards program! CLICK HERE and enter code "CELEBRATEDADSDAY" to add 25 points to your account!

Have you joined the Kellogg's Family Rewards Program yet? This program is great if your family is like mine and you go through LOTS of cereal. You earn points when you enter codes that are made available to the public and from participating Kellogg's products.

Enter the code above for 25 points
AND enter code "KFRHOMERUNTICKET" for an additional 50 bonus points if you haven't claimed it already!
AND enter code "JOINKELLOGG2SAVE" for an additional 50 bonus points if you haven't claimed it already!

Once you start racking up the points, you can trade them in for coupons or prizes. It costs nothing to join and it only takes a few seconds to redeem your code.

My favorite rewards:

Coupon for $1.50/1 Box of Kellogg’s® Cereal!
Coupon for $1.50/1 Keebler Cookies!
Coupon for $1.50/1 Kellogg’s® Special K Product!
Reusable Shopping Totes with Beloved Kelloggs Characters
Kids Wilson Soccer Ball

PLUS, whenever you enter a code, you'll also be entered for a chance to WIN their daily prize: $200 in groceries!

Get exclusive coupons and earn rewards from your favorite Kellogg’s® brands. Click Here!

New HIGH VALUE Coupon: $1/1 Silk Pure Almond Half Gallon + Walmart Deal

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:10:00 +0000

There is a new high value coupon for $1/1 Silk Pure Almond Half Gallon. Some Walmart locations sell it for $3.28...so it'd be just $2.28 each after coupon. I've also seen this go on sale quite often at Ultra Foods and Strack & Van Til so you might want to hang onto it for the next sale!

Click here to print your coupon!

The link above should take you directly to the coupon, but use zip code "60438" if you can't find it!

You can usually print 2 copies when you hit "back" and "refresh" or reload the link.

Get Blu Ray Movies for $5 SHIPPED from Best Buy!

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:01:00 +0000

Woohoo! Best Buy has a sweet buy 1 get 1 FREE deal today on select Blu Ray movies! The titles are all $9.99 which means you can get TWO Blu Ray movies for about $5 each :) Simply add the two movies to your cart and the second movie comes off automatically during checkout.

S&H is FREE. Or, you can choose FREE store pickup and get them today if you'd like to get them for Father's Day!

Click here to check out the deal!

New HIGH VALUE Coupon: $2.50/1 Purina ONE BeyOnd Dog Food

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:27:00 +0000

There is a new HIGH VALUE coupon for $2.50/1 Purina ONE BeyOnd Dog Food with NO size restrictions! Get a super sweet deal on the smaller bags :)

*Click here for more coupons, deals and offers for pet food and products!

Click here to print your coupon!

You can usually print 2 copies when you hit "back" and "refresh" or reload the link.

FREEBIE Alert: Flatbread Giveaway from Chili's!!

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:07:00 +0000

Click on the banner above to get your coupon for a FREE full-size flatbread from Chili's when you join their email club! These look DELICIOUS. Check them out:

I signed up for their fan club about two years ago and get LOTS of AWESOME coupons. A few favorites includeded FREE kids meals and then the complete meal deal for 2 (including top shelf margaritas) for just $35! Sign up now to get your FREE Flatbread and all their other great savings!

New Coupon: $1/1 Reach Toothbrush (Possible FREEBIE?)

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:01:00 +0000

Hurry over to print the rare coupon for $1/1 Reach Toothbrush before it disappears!

Every once in a while this coupon translates into FREE toothbrushes so crossing my fingers for one of those deals in the future.
SOME people have been able to find these for $1 each at Family Dollar and Dollar General, making them FREE after coupon. These always make great donation items :)

Click here to print your coupon!

The link above should take you directly to the coupon, but use zip code "60438" if you can't find it!

You can usually print 2 copies when you hit "back" and "refresh" or reload the link.

New Coupon: $1/1 12 Double Roll of Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Bath Tissue

noreply@blogger.com (South Suburban Savings) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:48:00 +0000

There is a rare new coupon for $1/1 12 Double Roll of Quilted Northern Ultra Strong and Soft Bath Tissue. I don't come across Quilted Northern coupons very often so make sure to grab this one if you can use it :)

Click here to print your coupon!

You can usually print 2 copies when you hit "back" and "refresh" or reload the link.

Thanks, Printable Coupons and Deals!