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50% Off at Canton??

2012-01-28T10:49:00.003-06:00

Doesn't that sound great?

Unfortunately, it can't be 50% off on everything in Canton, but there is an awesome deal that gives you half off a $50 purchase at the Paul Michael Company.

$25 for $50 at the Paul Michael Company

Paul Michael has two locations - one in Louisiana and the other in Canton. This voucher is good at both.

Shutterfly: $10 off a $10 Purchase + 50% Off + FREE Shipping

2012-01-27T13:57:00.000-06:00

Great deals to be had at Shutterfly right now - $10 off a $10 purchase with the code HAIR10.

And a big sale with up to 50% off some of their fun photo gifts.

In addition, FREE shipping with purchases over $30.

FREE Sea World Season Pass for Teachers!

2012-01-27T08:33:00.000-06:00

Teachers are pretty cool people, and SeaWorld must think so too because they are offering teachers a FREE season pass that is good through January of 2013.

Just go here and get your pass, then take it to the park for FREE entrance.

FREE Redbox Rental

2012-01-26T17:30:00.000-06:00

Use the code BREAKROOM and get a FREE Redbox rental.

You won't be able to use this to reserve a movie at home. You'll have to actually go to the Redbox kiosk and rent it there in order to use it.

HURRY: FREE Blockbuster Express Movie Rental

2012-01-26T15:45:00.000-06:00

I just rented a FREE movie for my boys to watch while we are home tomorrow - yay, me!! I'll have extra time to get work done and they'll love it. (I chose How to Train a Dragon because they haven't seen it and I heard it's a great movie.)

You can get a FREE Blockbuster Express movie too, but you'll have to hurry. This code is only good through tonight. Use LOVE2RENT at checkout online or at the kiosk and you'll get one movie FREE.

Thanks, MyDFWMommy!

What I Got: FREE Bottle of Cinnamon

2012-01-26T15:23:00.000-06:00

This is a fun deal. Get a FREE bottle of cinnamon right now from The Prepared Pantry. You just pay $2.99 in shipping.

I am so sorry - I originally forgot to post the code you need to use to get it for FREE - FreeCinn125 - Enjoy!

LOCAL: $15 for 12 Valentine's Cupcakes from RedRaspberry

2012-01-26T08:59:00.000-06:00

Seriously, I feel like I have to begin every post with an apology. I am not a computer expert and this migration thing has been a challenge. I'm still hacking away so soon hopefully it will be back to normal.

There is an awesome deal of mine over at Plum District today -

$15 for a Dozen Valentine Cupcakes

Now if you don't care about the quality of your cupcakes, you can probably beat this price on the clearance rack at the local grocery store. But they likely won't be decorated in Valentine's colors. It's possible they'll be stale or at least a bit dried out (that's why they made it to the clearance rack!) And generally they just don't taste very good.

The deal is good through 2/18 so if you don't need cupcakes for Valentine's, but have to bring snack for the team or have a birthday to celebrate this is the way to do it!

This company - RedRaspberry Cakes - is actually a company run by someone I know. A friend of a friend who I see from time to time. But thanks to the craziness that is Facebook, I have been able to watch her business grow and see all of the floods of comments about how good her baking is.

AND I love the fact that you can buy as many as you want so you can get enough for the entire classroom and if you still need them for the t-ball team or the GirlScout troop, you can do that too.

You won't be sorry. I promise.

If you are already a Plum District customer, you can use this link to make your purchase and help support MelissaStuff which clearly needs it at the moment. Ha!

2012-01-24T08:39:00.003-06:00

Ugh, this has taken so much longer than I wanted it to. Bleh!

But I think we are getting close to having a solution. The counter reads 72 hours before the program completes its run, however, so that means it will be about that long before MelissaStuff can get back into the regular swing of things.

Thank you so much for sticking with us through this. I promise the deals will be back and normal before you know it!

FREE Shipping at Rue La La All Weekend

2012-01-21T23:46:00.001-06:00

Ruelala is offering 30 days of FREE shipping right now. I used them fairly extensively over the holidays to purchase gifts . . . and every single one of those gifts was bragged and bragged on.

With FREE shipping, this is definitely the time to try out a purchase from RueLaLa!

$16.20 for $40 in Scrapbook Supplies

2012-01-17T16:57:00.001-06:00

Just got my latest order from Scrapdazzle in the mail! I'm always thrilled when I see their packages show up in my mail. I get such good deals using these discounted vouchers.

I paid $20 for the last voucher and got two tape runners, four refills, 2 rolls of double sided scrapbook tape, 4 sheets of adhesive tabs, 1 double sided super sticky tape, and 4 sheets of adhesive dots. On top of that I got 4 acid-free markers, two nice page toppers, and a reusable Scrapdazzle bag!

Today, you can get $40 in scrapbook/craft products for just $18 - then use the code FABULOUS at checkout to get an additional 10% off and pay only $16.20!

Spend an additional $10 on the Scrapdazzle website instead of paying for shipping because all purchases of $50 or more qualify for FREE shipping.

99 Prints for Just $.99

2012-01-17T16:45:00.001-06:00

If you have pictures to print, now is the time.

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Get 99 images for just $.99 plus shipping!

What I Got: Nursery Humidifier for $17.99 + Tax Shipped

2012-01-16T08:37:00.001-06:00

I just grabbed one of these Crane Nursery Humidifiers for $17.99 + tax shipped. We currently have three coughing, hacking, snuffly kids and only one humidifier. Even the cheap, generic humidifiers usually cost more than this . . . and these cute humidifiers are normally $39.99!

This is a Target daily deal, so it ships for FREE. Use the code TGTHTT5Z at checkout to get an additional 10% off, as well.

Have You Heard About this Mess?

2012-01-16T03:01:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have to confess (seems I'm confessing a lot lately) that insurance companies, doctors and all the headaches that come along with them generally frustrate me. The latest issue is the whole deal with Walgreens and Express Script.

Recently there has been a big buzz about the fact that Express Scripts let their contract with Walgreens expire because Walgreens wouldn't agree to accept less money for per prescription or let them dictate which drugs were generic and which were name brand. I have to admit that if I was Walgreens I wouldn't want to do that either. If they weren't asking to raise the prices, I don't understand why Express Script thought it was justified in trying to lower the rate they currently pay. They weren't passing those savings on to their customers, so it was just lining their pockets, apparently.

The saddest part is that in the end it affects the customer negatively. People who fill all of their prescriptions at the same pharmacy with the same pharmacist who knows them by name are having to completely change their processes and habits. How many accidents do you think will happen as all of those people adjust to a new pharmacy, a new pharmacist, different bottles, instructions in different places, etc.

The nice thing is that Walgreens is offering a special discount during the month of January on a membership to the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club. Normally $35 for a family, until the end of the month you can get a family membership for just $10. This membership allows you to save on over 8,000 brand name and all generic medications. You also get discounts on flu shots, nebulizers, and even prescriptions for your pet if you need them. We aren't Express Script members and we are still considering joining. As expensive as prescriptions are - even with insurance - every little bit helps.

You can learn more and check out the other deals and sales by following Walgreens on Twitter or liking Walgreens on Facebook.

Small Confession . . .

2012-01-15T14:50:00.001-06:00

Okay, so when I visited my own blog today to look something up and realized I hadn't posted anything since January 12, I knew it was probably time to share what is going on from my side of things.

My work with Plum District has gone very well. I love it. I have a great team and a wonderful group of marketing contacts that have made the first couple of months a breeze for me. Splitting my time and energy obviously caused me to limit my posts to only the truly BEST deals and of course the worthy causes.

Then for my birthday (and because the new job has boosted our spending money a bit), my husband decided I should buy a MacBook Pro. GREAT! I'm hard on computers and generally wear them out in less than 18 months. Apple is supposed to have a sturdier product that doesn't fall prey to the viruses and the memory suck, etc.

I like my Mac. There are some things that are so much simpler and so far everything seems to be functioning correctly. However, I can not use the blogging program I used on my PC. Using it, I can crank out blogs as easily as I can shoot an email to a friend. That allowed me to quickly get deals out there to you even with the increased demands of Plum District. Now, even the simplest of deal posts is a difficult task and takes a good 15-20 minutes at a minimum.

So, my blog is sucking wind big time. I have got to get that figured out quickly. Please bear with me; I'm not going anywhere and I'm still determined to bring you the same quality material you are used to receiving here on MelissaStuff.

Thank you for your patience!

Huge Kohl's Clearance Sale + $.99 Shipping

2012-01-12T21:36:00.001-06:00

Kohl's is clearancing all of its holiday decor and supplies online. Everything is shipped for $.99 an item.

If you shop through Shop at Home or Ebates you will get $5 for making your first qualifying purchase and an additional percentage cash back on your order.

Don't Forget!

2012-01-12T11:01:00.001-06:00

Coupon Networks first ever Twitter party is today at noon CST.

Go here - http://blog.couponnetwork.com/frugalresolutions-twitter-party/ - to get in on all the action. Get great frugal tips and possibly win some fun giveaways.

Hope to see you there.

Jump, Jive, and Wail

2012-01-12T10:47:00.001-06:00

Using my voucher from the recent Jump, Jive and Wail deal on Plum District.

If you weren't able to get in on it, we'll probably run again in the not too distant future!

And I'll share the finished product later this afternoon.

Crazy Good Deals on Toys at Target

2012-01-12T10:04:00.001-06:00

Got a great insider tip today that toys are MEGA clearanced at Target.

They'll go fast so run over now! I wish I could join you but I'm swamped with meetings and appointments today so find some bargains for me and come back and tell me what you found.

Designer Duct Tape?

2012-01-11T23:29:00.001-06:00

Did you even know they made this?

Kind of cool . . . I can think of lots of uses!

50% Off Cool, Old Stuff

2012-01-10T19:55:00.001-06:00

My aunt is a connoisseur of awesome old items . . . and sometimes she'll even part with a few of them.

If you're interested in items like these:

You can get 50% off at the Vintage 2010 - Lady MoMo Etsy store when you mention the MelissaStuff blog!

Valentin Has Found a Family!

2012-01-09T22:58:00.001-06:00

Remember the little boy I shared with you last week? Valentin? He was doing fairly well and then he was moved to the laying room where he has seriously regressed in the last year.

But now - NOW he has a family! I love that God isn't combined by countries or languages or disabilities. He puts families together exactly the way He wants them.
Thank you, Jesus!

Just $6.94 for Crayola Glow Explosion Spin Magic

2012-01-09T12:51:00.001-06:00

Great deal on this Crayola Glow Explosion Spin Magic - just $6.94. You can get it shipped FREE too if you buy a minimum of $25 worth of items.

A Little Artsy Classes for $15 Are Back!!

2012-01-09T12:31:00.001-06:00

I'm so glad this deal is back. My little one loved, loved, loved this art class. Getting this quality art class for $15 is a bargain.

Even if you bought this deal the last time, you can buy it again . . . and now that you know how awesome it is, you can invite your kid's friends, as well.

If you are a returning Plum District customer you can use this link and help support the MelissaStuff blog.

Lids Hat Clearance, just $5 w/ FREE Shipping

2012-01-08T23:12:00.001-06:00

Glad I heard about this . . . all of the people in my family are big fans of hats. And nice hats are not cheap, except for when you find a DEAL!

Right now there are hundreds of hats clearanced at Lids online for just $5. You can sort by sports team to make it easier to see the ones you like.

Shipping is a flat rate of $4.99 or you can have it delivered to a store near you for no charge.

If you want to make this an even better deal you can go through Ebates. Sign up and you'll get a $10 gift card of your choice (I chose Target) when you make your first purchase of at least $25. And when you buy from Lids through Ebates right now, you'll also get 6% cash back.

Target: Christmas 90% Off, Toys 70% Off

2012-01-07T10:18:00.001-06:00

Our local Targets are clearancing ...check yours!