Confessions of a Frugal Mind

Learn How to Celebrate Midsummer's Eve with Little Passports

2013-06-17T17:00:00.000-05:00

If your family isn't taking a vacation this summer, Little Passports can still help your child "travel" and learn about different cultures around the world. For instance, did you know each year between June 21 and 24, different European countries celebrate Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer Day (the longest day of the year!), including Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway? Traditionally, people prepare their houses for Midsummer celebrations by decorating their homes with colorful flowers and wreaths. Little Passports has fun facts for your children to learn all sorts of information at their own pace. You can sign up for a 1 month trial, 3 month subscription (Perfect for summer!) or a 1 year subscription. Let me know what you and your kids think of the Little Passports Box when you open the mail next month!

Sell Your MacBook for Cash with Gazelle

2013-06-17T16:00:00.000-05:00

Recently at the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced that they are releasing a brand new line of MacBooks. If you will be looking into upgrading your MacBook be sure to learn about ways you can earn cash for your older model. With the average trade-in value of Mac laptops at $390, Gazelle offers a fast and easy way for consumers to get cash for their used MacBooks, and other apple devices. More than 500,000 consumers have used Gazelle to sell nearly one million gadgets. Visit Gazelle today, and see what your items are worth!

Last Chance to Enter Britax Travel System Giveaway

2013-06-17T15:00:00.000-05:00

The Britax Summer Travels Giveaway ends tonight! Be sure to get your entries in for a chance to win.

New Coupon ~ Save $1.00/1 Kikkoman Sauce

2013-06-17T14:30:00.000-05:00

You can print this new coupon to Save $1.00 on any one Kikkoman Product.

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Woodcraft Magazine Subscription $6.39

2013-06-17T14:00:00.000-05:00

The Deal of the Day at Best Deal Magazines today is a one year subscription to Woodcraft for $6.39. Offer is valid June 17th only.

Charlotte in Paris and More Books for Kindle Just $0.99 Today

2013-06-17T13:30:00.000-05:00

Three children's books designed to transport the reader to a magical time in art history including Charlotte in Paris are one of the Kindle Daily Deals on Amazon today. You can download them to your device today for just $1.99 each. The digital list price of these books is $5.99. Prices on Amazon can fluctuate, so be sure to verify the price before buying.

Kindle books can be read on Kindles and on your device with a free Kindle reading app.

Entrepreneur Magazine Subscription $4.50

2013-06-17T13:00:00.000-05:00

DiscountMags is offering a one year subscription to Entrepreneur Magazine for $4.50 today when you use promo code 8884 at checkout. Offer is valid June 17th only.

Save $20 Off One-Day Admission to Six Flags Great America @sfgreat_america @ChicgoILKids

2013-06-17T12:30:00.000-05:00

Six Flags Great America is pleased to present the premiere of igNIGHT – Grand Finale, a mesmerizing and immersive nighttime spectacle bursting with energy, vivid colors, brilliant visual effects, lively performances, fascinating imagery, and pure imagination.

The groundbreaking new high-tech show — the most advanced show in the park’s 37-year history — plays on all your senses, taking you on a wonderfully wild journey to a beautiful never-before-seen world. Watch in wonder as igNIGHT illuminates the dark night, magically bringing to life a phenomenal bright and vibrant multimedia universe filled with music, singing, dancing, laser lighting, and pyrotechnics right before your very eyes. Guest interaction along with advanced audio, enhanced video projection, and special effects round out the brand new show that is sure to stun and delight audiences of all ages. igNIGHT – Grand Finale will premiere in summer 2013 and will take place in the evenings right before the park closes because there’s no better way to end an adrenaline-filled day at Six Flags Great America than with a big bang!

And you can experience igNIGHT for less this summer! Save $20 off your one-day Admission to Six Flags Great America when you order your tickets online here: http://www.windycitykidsguide.com/coupon.php?bid=11220&dealid=1287 and use promo code FAMILY.

Free Children's Book Download ~ The Teeth That Looked for a New Mouth

2013-06-17T12:00:00.000-05:00

Amazon has the kindle edition of the children's book The Teeth that Looked for a New Mouth available to download for free right now. The digital list price of this book is $3.99. Prices on Amazon can fluctuate, so be sure to verify the price before buying.

Kindle books can be read on Kindles and on your device with a free Kindle reading app.

Make Any Purchase at Subway & Get a $10 Gift Card (New Plink Members)

2013-06-17T11:30:00.000-05:00

**Reminder - this offer is still available & ends on Sunday**

Right now if you sign up for Plink and then make any purchase at Subway by Sunday, June 23rd you will receive 1,000 Plink Points. You will then be able to redeem those points for a $10 gift card of your choice to places like Amazon, Target, iTunes or Walmart.

With Plink you'll earn rewards for dining and shopping with your registered debit or credit card at places like Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts and more.

Restrictions:
New Plink Members only
Plink Member must link a credit or debit card by Sunday, 6/23 11:59 EST
Purchase necessary at Subway (after the member links a credit/debit card to their Plink account) to qualify for the bonus 1,000 Plink Points by Sunday, 6/23 11:59 EST
Bonus 1,000 Plink Points will be awarded within 7 days of posting date
Subway purchases that occur on 6/24 or later will not count toward this promotion, but will continue to earn Plink Points at their regular rate

Family Circle 2 Year Subscription for $8

2013-06-17T11:00:00.001-05:00

Right now on Mamasource you can get a 2 year subscription to Family Circle Magazine for $8. This saves you 87% off of the cover price and includes 24 issues. Offer is valid for new or gift subscriptions. Offer ends June 22nd.

If you are new to Mamasource you can sign up to start receiving deals for your city or national offers.

20 Kids' Books for Kindle Priced at Just $1.00 Each

2013-06-17T10:30:00.000-05:00

Right now on Amazon you can find a select 20 kids' books for Kindle for just $1.00 each. All the titles are highly rated and many of them look really cute.

Kindle books can be read on Kindles and on your device with a free Kindle reading app.

Sweepstakes ~ Enter to Win a $500 Visa Gift Card (Get a $5 Blue Dolphin Gift Card for Entering)

2013-06-17T10:00:00.000-05:00

Enter the Eversave $500 Visa Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card. Everyone that enters will receive a $5 Blue Dolphin gift card that can be put toward a magazine subscription of their choice. Sweepstakes ends July 12th. Good luck and be sure to let me know if you win!

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FREE Whopper or Whopper Jr. with Purchase

2013-06-17T09:30:00.000-05:00

Today on Amazon Local you can get a free vouchers for free a free Whopper or Whopper JR. from Burger King. If you're not seeing this offer change your city to view Chicago deals.

Once you see the offer you have 2 different vouchers you can choose from. You can select one or both of them:

Free WHOPPER® Sandwich with the purchase of a WHOPPER® Sandwich

Free WHOPPER JR Sandwich with the purchase of a large fry

Voucher must be printed to be redeemed. Only 1 voucher can be redeemed per visit and they will expire July 15th.

New to Amazon Local? Sign up to start receiving local offers for your city.

Moon and Stars Fire Pit Giveaway

2013-06-17T09:00:00.000-05:00

My hubby and I sat outside for a while last night and before the bugs started coming out we were thinking how nice it would been to have a fire going. We love to relax by a nice fire or enjoy a fire while entertaining in the backyard. Thanks to MyPerfectGift one lucky winner will win a fire pit of their own. MyPerfectGift.com lets you buy the gift your loved ones really want.

Anyone can create a FREE MyPerfectGift.com registry for any occasion and you will know exactly what to get them!

How to be Eligible to Win

Create a registry with at least 3 gifts or add to an existing registry. {sign-up with one click using your Facebook info} ~ When you sign up please use the letters “MPM” in the “Referred By” box.

The Giveaway: One lucky winner will receive the Landmann Big Sky Steel Fire Pit*

Giveaway ends July 4th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Disclosure: To be eligible to win this giveaway you must create an account and add at least three items in your registry. If you already have a MyPerfectGift registry just add a gift to your existing registry to be eligible for this giveaway. I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Confessions of a Frugal Mind is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. This event was organized by MomPoweredMedia please contact tina@babycostcutters.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Pampers Gifts to Grow ~ New 10 Point Code

2013-06-17T08:30:00.000-05:00

FBPA6XW7KRU8J13 is a code that will get you 10 more points in your Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards account. Code expires 6/20. If you aren't a member of the Pampers Gifts to Grow program yet now is a great time to join. When you sign up you will receive 100 free points to get you started.

Gifts to Grow is a Pampers rewards program where you accumulate points with every Pampers purchase you make. There are great rewards offered including children's books and toys and Shutterfly products. I have earned free children's books, photo books and prints through this program. Go HERE to join today!

You can also check out these posts to collect some more Pampers Gifts to Grow points!

Treat ~ FREE Greeting Card Giveaway Ends Today

2013-06-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

**This offer ends today 6/17. Be sure to get your free card if you're eligible.**

Treat is giving away 1,000,000 greeting cards this month. Any new customer to Treat can get a free card for any occasion absolutely free.

To get the card totally free, have it shipped to you. For the cost of a stamp, Treat can mail it directly to the recipient. You can even choose the delivery date for those far off dates.

Here's how to get the deal:
1. Check out their selection of thousands of designs designs and choose your favorite card.
2. Upload pictures, choose your font and message, and preview the card to make sure it's right..
3. Use promo code TREAT1MA when you checkout.

New Coupon ~ Save $0.75/2 Barilla Pasta

2013-06-17T07:00:00.000-05:00

There is another new coupon for Barilla Pasta available this morning. You can print this coupon to Save $0.75 on any two Barilla Pasta (excluding PLUS). This link should take you directly to the coupon.

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Eversave Deals for Monday 6/17 ~ Kids Discover Magazine Subscription for $10

2013-06-17T06:00:00.000-05:00

If you're new to Eversave you can sign up today through this link and receive a $5 new member credit. Be sure to "share the save" after your purchase to receive another $2 in save rewards to use toward a future purchase.

Today's Save: Strategic Media - KIDS DISCOVER

$10 for a year's subscription to KIDS DISCOVER Magazine

Bonus Save: Neverland Sales - Empress Necklace

$24 for the Empress Rings necklace with Swarovski Elements crystals + free shipping

Bonus Save: Hybrid Case

$9 for a defender case for iPhone 4/4s or 5 — choose from two styles and dozens of colors!

Bonus Save: WidgetLove - Build Block RC Car

$19 for a build-it-yourself, motorized race car

Bonus Save: Dittobee

$79 for a 1,000 photo scan package from DittoBee + discounted shipping!

Bonus Save: Cuisinart Pepper Rack

$16 for a Cuisinart Pepper Rack — shipping included!

Bonus Save: iChameleons - Hair Chalk

$18 for a 24-piece set of hair chalk + free shipping

Bonus Save: ESPN

$15 for a one-year subscription to ESPN The Magazine + an insulated travel tumbler

Bonus Save: Bill Brown's Plaza Travel - Wyndham

From $139: Two-night stay for two adults at one of many Wyndham Hotels

Bonus Save: ZShoppers - Aqueduck Faucet Extender

Mom-approved: $12 for a two-pack of Aqueduck kids' faucet extenders

Bonus Save: Bookcloseouts

Summer reading: $10 for $20 worth of pre-discounted books

Bonus Save: Koshi - Sandzies

$7 for two Beach Sandzies cup holders — five color choices!

Bonus Save: 5 Star Deal - Weed Whacker

Summer savings: $39 for a Garden Groomer weed whacker/electric edger trimmer

Bonus Save: Beach Camera - Golf Bag

Gifts for Dad: $49 for an Orlimar CVX golf cart bag — two color choices!

Bonus Save: Affinion Group KCups

From $32: 36 K-Cups and 2 water filters + shipping included — 8 options to choose from!

Bonus Save: iLuv Vibro II Alarm Clock

$49 for an iLuv® VibroBlue Bluetooth Speaker and Alarm Clock with Shaker — shipping included!

Bonus Save: MMK Ventures - S'more Maker

Summer sweets: $22 for a S'mores Maker + free shipping!

Bonus Save: Identity Direct Limited

$22 for two personalized children's storybooks — shipping included!

Bonus Save: 5 Star Deal - Lil Rider FX Bike

$65 for a 3-wheel battery-powered motorcycle — six colors available!

Bonus Save: 5 Star Deal - Pillow Remote

For Dad: $15 for a Universal Pillow Remote

Bonus Save: Twin Sisters Productions

$16 for a fun, educational Sesame Street 12-workbook pack, plus free shipping!

Bonus Save: Koshi - Kites

Soaring savings: $10 for two colorful kites

Bonus Save: LightLoad Towels

$12 for two Lightload Towels that fit in your pocket + free shipping

Bonus Save: Beach Camera - Flip Video Adapter

Vacation gear: $8 for two Flip video power adapters

Bonus Save: Zshoppers - Smartphone Clip

$8 for a universal iPhone/smartphone clip

Bonus Save: Koshi - Vino2Go

From $18: Two or four Vino2Go Wine Tumblers — five colors available!

Bonus Save: Love Stamped

$19 for $40 worth of personalized jewelry from Love Stamped + free shipping!

Bonus Save: Epacific Mall - Chinese Lanterns

$14 for a 10-pack of colorful Chinese fire lanterns

Giveaway ~ Enter to Win a Moen 90 Degree Faucet

2013-06-16T23:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Moen 90 Degree Faucet Giveaway!

Get a chance to win a chrome bathroom faucet in this giveaway sponsored by Moen and hosted by Change Your Bathroom.

Stylish, modern, and innovative this bathroom faucet is a luxurious addition to any bathroom. Whether you are trying to spruce up an old look or create a new one this faucet is the accessory that you are looking for.

This chrome 8” spread faucet is not only a fashion statement, it’s also durable! With Moen’s limited lifetime warranty and great customer service you will have a great product for life. (MSRP: $407)

chrome finish is highly reflective for a mirror–like look that works with any decorating style
two–handle lever handles make it easy to adjust the water
built on the Moen M–PACT common valve system, allowing you to update the faucet style in the future without replacing any plumbing
faucet handles can be installed at any distance between 8" to 16" for a more customized widespread installation
complies with americans with disabilities act (ADA) specifications
meets epa WaterSense® criteria to conserve water without sacrificing performance
limited lifetime warranty

This product has been provided by Moen free of charge.

Enter to win a Moen 90 Degree Faucet.

Complete the tasks below to earn entries into this giveaway.

Refer your friends using your unique link at the top of the Rafflecopter for even more chances to win. One winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries.

Open in the United States.

Giveaway ends at 11:59pm EST on June 30th, 2013.

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Menu Plan ~ Week of June 16th

2013-06-16T22:00:00.000-05:00

We were out of town this weekend visiting our brand new nephew. It was wonderful way to celebrate Father's Day with the family. The kids have only morning activities this week, so I'm hoping for at least a couple of afternoons at the pool.

Here's what we're planning for meals this week at our house:

Sunday - Grilled Jalapeno & Cheese Smoked Sausages and Onions, Corn
Monday - Dinner with Small Group
Tuesday - Jambalaya
Wednesday - Nacho Style Chicken & Noodles
Thursday - Grill Packets with Pork Chops instead of hamburger
Friday - Breakfast for Dinner
Saturday - Date Night

What's on the menu at your house for the week? Head over to Menu Plan Monday to see what others have planned.

Last Chance to Enter McDonald's Premium McWrap Giveaway

2013-06-16T15:00:00.000-05:00

The McDonald's Premium McWrap Coupon Giveaway ends tonight! Two winners will each receive three coupons to try them for free. Be sure to enter for your chance to win.

Sweepstakes ~ Win $2000 Worth of DeWalt Tools (Ends Today)

2013-06-16T14:30:00.000-05:00

**This sweepstakes ends today 6/16. Be sure to enter if you haven't yet**

Enter the Father's Day Garage Giveaway from Amazon Home Improvement for a chance to win over $2000 worth of DeWalt Tools and Products. Entry is limited to one time per person. Good luck and be sure to let me know if you win!

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New Coupon ~ Save $0.65/2 Dole Canned Juices

2013-06-16T14:00:00.000-05:00

You can print this new coupon to Save $0.65 on any two Dole Canned Juices 46 oz. or 6 oz. 6-Pack.

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Free Hidden Object App Download ~ Kingdom of Dreams

2013-06-16T13:30:00.000-05:00

Today only you can download the Kingdom of Dreams hidden object game app for Android for free (regularly $1.99) on Amazon.

A wonderful challenge for Hidden Object fans. Find unique hidden objects among the hauntingly beautiful images. Contains 23 artistically crafted levels, filled with items you can search for by picture, word or silhouette. Enjoy three modes of play – Normal, Casual, or Challenge!