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I’m taking Monday off to spend time with my family. I’m also working on my garden this  Memorial Day weekend. (Weather in LA should be nice.) I’m going to plant tomatoes, kale, celery, and bell peppers. My blueberries are coming along beautifully, but I need to work on making the soil more acidic.

I’m not hitting the Memorial Day Sales, except for heading to my local gardening supply store. Are the Memorial Day Sales calling your name?

Have a restful weekend. See you Tuesday!

Yazmin

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There are 37 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates. Free to join! Don’t miss exclusive coupons we share on the BargainBabe.com Facebook page. “Like” us today!

Freebie – “Like” Wholesome Sweetness on Facebook and vote for your favorite flavor to get a free sample of Agave!

Freebie – Get a free sample of Lipton Tea & Honey Mango Pineapple Tea.

Lowe’s – This Saturday, May 26, head on over to Lowe’s at 10 a.m. where your kids can make a cute Ice Cream Truck through the Lowe’s Build & Grow program. In addition to making a wooden project, kids will receive a free apron, goggles, and more!

Redbox – Enjoy a free Redbox Video Game Rental! Text the word: TRYUS to 727272 and you’ll receive a free Redbox video game rental code. This offer is valid thru Aug. 1, 2012.

Ikea – Dine in the restaurant at your local IKEA store and deduct your restaurant receipt total from any home furnishings purchase over $100. Offer valid Saturday, May 26 – Monday, May 28, 2012!

Quiznos – Print a coupon for a $2.99 Small Combo Deal!

Jamba Juice – For a limited time, fruit refreshers with coconut water (16. oz) are just $2 with coupon

Famous Footwear – Get 20% off your entire purchase. Print coupon at FamousFootware.com.

Harbor Freight Tools – Print this Memorial Day coupon to get a free gift with purchase at Harbor Freight Tools on May 28.

Restaurant.com coupon - Most $25 Restaurant.com gift certificates are only $10! Not sure when it ends.

Entertainment book deal – Get any 2012 Entertainment book for only $15 with free shipping through May 31! Save an extra 25-35% in cash back when you shop through Ebates. Plus, through Memorial Day, get $3 off!!!

Mag deals – Best Deal Magazines has a bunch of super cheap magazine deals– $4.29 for a year subscription – this week. Each deal is valid for one day only. May 24 Inc.; May 25 Garden & Sun ($3.89); May 26 Natural Health; May 27 Budget Travel ($3.89). Save an extra 15% off most titles with promo code PXSS0527. Offer expires May 27, 2012.

Payless – The Payless 5-Day sale is on! Save up to 50% on select styles! No code needed.

Victoria’s Secret – Ends Monday! Get 7 panties for $26 during the VS’s Panty Party. Use promo code SEXY7.

HOT! Cardstore.com – Get 10 free birth announcements for every 10 you buy at Cardstore.com! Use coupon code CCG2507. Valid through May 31, 2012. Plus, buy 2 Father’s Day cards get one free at Cardstore.com! Use coupon code CWG2522. Valid thru May 27!

Allure Magazine – Today only! Subscribe to two-years of Allure Magazine, for only $7.99 from DiscountMags.com! Use promo code 3140.

Coupon lessons - Grocery University is a comprehensive, 19-lesson set that will take your coupon skills (if any) to the next savings level. Sign up for these coupon lessons now and see your grocery bill drop!

Grocery coupons - My Coupon Database searches dozens of coupon sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available, including Coupons.com, mobile coupons from Cellfire, Redplum, CouponNetwork, SmartSource, and lots more. Totally free!

Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure - For $19, you’ll get a one-year subscription to Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure (a $40 value) through Living Social.

Free Target events - In 34 cities across the country, Target sponsors free museum days and cultural events. Search by city to see what’s happening near you.

Cardstore.com – Get 10 free birth announcements for every 10 you buy at Cardstore.com! Use coupon code CCG2507. Valid through May 31, 2012. Plus, buy 2 Father’s Day cards get one free at Cardstore.com! Use coupon codeCWG2522. Valid thru May 27!

Picaboo – Buy one, get one free classic books and calendars. Use coupon code SPRINGFLING. Expires May 31.

Ink Garden – Get a free grocery bagjust pay shipping. Use code FREEBAG. Expires May 31.

Groupon travel deals - Find hot travel deals leaving from your city.

My Publisher – Save up to 70% off with free pages on classic and deluxe photo books! Use coupon code FREE4DAD. Ends May 29!

APARTSTYLE.com - Ensure you stay ahead of the curve by picking up today’s deal from APARTSTYLE.com, which gets you $100 to spend at this European trendsetting powerhouse for $40 through Living Social.

Elizabeth Arden – Take 25% off any order from elizabetharden.com. Enter promo code MEM25 at checkout. Ends May 29.

SallyBeauty.com – Take an extra 50% off all Red Tag Clearance items with coupon code 555100 at SallyBeauty.com! Deal Ends May 28. Get an extra 7% back through Ebates.

Macy’s – Take an extra 15% off lingerie essentials. Plus, get free shipping. Use promo code MEMDAY.

Stila – Get free shipping with any purchase from Stila cosmetics!

Land’s End – Save 30% on 1000s of items plus free shipping, no minimum. Ends May 29. Get an extra 6% back in cash when you shop through Ebates.

Old Navy – Shop the Summer Starts Here Sale at Oldnavy.com! All shorts + lots more on sale. Ends June 6.

Banana Republic – Shop BananaRepublic.com to reveal a special offer, up to 40% off your purchase! To save 20% off shoes and handbags. Use promo code BRPERFECT at checkout. Ends May 28.

Gap – Shop the Memorial Day Sale at Gap.com and save up to 40% off select styles. UPDATE: No coupon code required. Ends May 28! Get an extra 2% back in cash when you shop through Ebates.

Petco – Get 20% off sitewide in the Memorial Day sale at Petco. Ends May 28.

Office Max – Through Friday, May 25, OfficeMax is offering customers Black Friday-like deals during its Halfway to Black Friday online event. Deals vary by day. Get an extra 6% back when you shop through Ebates.

Mega Swagbucks – It’s Friday and that means it’s Mega Swagbucks day, when you earn even more swagbucks for your normal Internet searching. Get 30 Swagbucks just for joining. This site feeds our Starbucks habit!

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So far, there are only 16 entries for our book giveaway. That means you’ll have a better shot at winning my review copy of “How to be Richer, Smarter, and Better-Looking than Your Parents,” by Zac Bissonnette. I’m also extending the deadline to enter because I’m taking Monday off. See below for details!

Bissonnette writes about finances in a form that is easy to understand. It’s a must for young adults who want a secure, stable and happy life. Who doesn’t, right?

The 23-year-old is also the author of the popular “Debt-Free U” which I reviewed back in 2010. Now he’s back to guide young adults through the traps that await them in their post-college years. He writes:

The point is this: Managing your financial life is not about spreadsheets and compound interest. It’s about your life. The financial decisions you make can give you freedom or make you a slave.

The 240-page book offers insight on everything from job hunting to saving for retirement. A must for everyone who has received advice from parents and others who simply don’t know much about money, but are great at dispensing advice.

Though this book is written for the younger generation, most of the information is useful for those past their twenties. If you don’t mind irreverent humor, then this book is for you.

If you would like to win my review copy of “How to be Richer, Smarter, and Better-Looking than Your Parents,” by Zac Bissonnette leave a comment by Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST, telling me what’s the worst money advice you’ve given your kids or have receive from your parents. I’ll announce the winner on Tuesday, May 29!

If you can’t wait to start reading, you can order the book on Amazon for $11.56.

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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.

DealNews shares what to expect from the 2012 Memorial Day Sales.

CNN Money reports about the Groupon lawsuit. Customers who bought or received a Groupon from November 1, 2008 through December 1, 2011 are being offered a class action payout over expiration dates.

Wisebread shows you what five phrases to avoid when negotiating.

Budgets are Sexy gets you ready for yard sale season by sharing tips and tricks to rocking yard sales this weekend!

Time Moneyland lets you know if Memorial Day car deals are really deals or just hype.

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There are 33 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates. Free to join! Don’t miss exclusive coupons we share on the BargainBabe.com Facebook page. “Like” us today!

Freebie – Request a free sample of Tully’s K-Cup pack through FreeFlys.

Freebie – Get a free sample of Eat-Smart Bar through FreeFlys.

Freebie – Score a free sample of Thornton Peridontal Floss through FreeFlys.

Freebie – Snag a free sample of Natural Balance Dog Food Roll through FreeFlys.

Freebie – Get a free sample of Pet n Shape through FreeFlys.

Freebie – Print this coupon to snag a free 17″ Grill Brush at Valu Home Centers! The coupon is valid through June 6.

Redbox – Enjoy a free Redbox Video Game Rental! Text the word: TRYUS to 727272 and you’ll receive a free Redbox video game rental code. This offer is valid thru 8/1/12.

Ink Garden – Get a free grocery bagjust pay shipping. Use code FREEBAG. Expires May 31.

H&M – Get 35% off any one item of your choice at H&M. Valid through May 27. You’ll have to print the page out and show it to the cashier!

Quiznos – Print a coupon for a $2.99 Small Combo Deal!

Jamba Juice – For a limited time, fruit refreshers with coconut water (16. oz) are just $2 with coupon.

Cardstore.com – Get 10 free birth announcements for every 10 you buy at Cardstore.com! Use coupon code CCG2507. Valid through May 31, 2012. Plus, buy 2 Father’s Day cards get one free at Cardstore.com! Use coupon code CWG2522. Valid thru May 27!

Picaboo – Buy one, get one free classic books and calendars. Use coupon code SPRINGFLING. Expires May 31.

Restaurant.com coupon - Most $25 Restaurant.com gift certificates are only $6! Use promo code RACE through May 24.

Entertainment book deal – Get any 2012 Entertainment book for only $15 with free shipping through May 31! Save an extra 25-35% in cash back when you shop through Ebates.

My Publisher – Save up to 70% off with free pages on classic and deluxe photo books! Use coupon code FREE4DAD. Ends May 29!

Mag deals – Best Deal Magazines has a bunch of super cheap magazine deals– $4.29 for a year subscription – this week. Each deal is valid for one day only. May 24 Inc.; May 25 Garden & Sun ($3.89); May 26 Natural Health; May 27 Budget Travel ($3.89). Save an extra 15% off most titles with promo code PXSS0527. Offer expires May 27, 2012.

Eyeglass.com – Pay $50 for $100 to spend on prescription eyewear from this online emporium that stocks designer brands like LA Eyeworks, Gold & Wood, and Black Eye. Get this offer through Living Social.

Chili’s – This weekend, order a minimum of $100 in Chili’s Party Platters and receive $25 in Chili’s gift cards!

Coupon lessons - Grocery University is a comprehensive, 19-lesson set that will take your coupon skills (if any) to the next savings level. Sign up for these coupon lessons now and see your grocery bill drop!

Kidorable – With today’s deal, pay $20 and get $40 to spend online on kids’ clothing and accessories at Kidorable though Living Social.

Grocery coupons - My Coupon Database searches dozens of coupon sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available, including Coupons.com, mobile coupons from Cellfire, Redplum, CouponNetwork, SmartSource, and lots more. Totally free!

Free Target events - In 34 cities across the country, Target sponsors free museum days and cultural events. Search by city to see what’s happening near you.

Groupon travel deals - Find hot travel deals leaving from your city.

Old Navy – Shop the Summer Starts Here Sale at Oldnavy.com! All shorts + lots more on sale. Ends June 6.

Banana Republic – Shop BananaRepublic.com to reveal a special offer, up to 40% off your purchase! To save 20% off shoes and handbags. Use promo code BRPERFECT at checkout. Ends May 28.

Gap – Shop the Memorial Day Sale at Gap.com and save up to 40% off select styles. UPDATE: No coupon code required. Ends May 28! Get an extra 2% back in cash when you shop through Ebates.

Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale for women and kids is on at Nordstrom! Not sure when it ends.

Pottery Barn Kids – Save up to 75% on furniture, bedding, and toys at Pottery Barn Kids.

Macy’s – Take an extra 15% off this Memorial weekend. Plus get free shipping! Use promo code MEMDAY. Ends May 28.

Petco – Get 20% off sitewide in the Memorial Day sale at Petco. Ends May 28.

Office Max – Through Friday, May 25, OfficeMax is offering customers Black Friday-like deals during its Halfway to Black Friday online event. Deals vary by day. Get an extra 6% back when you shop through Ebates.

Swagbucks – The Swagbucks Carnival is still going strong, and Swagbucks is releasing a new set of Collector’s Bills that you can only win through search! Collect all five before 11:59 p.m. PT on May 31 and you’ll get a 10 Swag Bucks bonus! Share the special bills on Pinterest and include your SB username in your pin and you could be randomly chosen to win 100 Swag Bucks.

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I’m sharing the recipe to one of my favorite side dishes that can also double as a main vegetarian dish. Tabbouleh is delicious and can be thrown together in no time for an easy weeknight dinner.

It can easily be transported so it’s great for picnics or potlucks. It’s served cold so it’s refreshing on a hot day. Just like homemade ice cream. I found this recipe in the latest issue of Bon Appetit. They shared other grain recipes if you’re interested.

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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.

There’s a big controversy over a pizza chain’s upcoming giveaway, according to a USA TODAY story. The problem: Customers have to order in Spanish to get the freebie and some see this as discrimination.

This got me thinking — what aren’t you willing to do to score a freebie? Would you pass on this pizza deal just because you have to order in Spanish?

I pass on freebies all the time because they’re simply not worth my time. But, I have to admit that I stood in line for about two hour to get free Yogurtland. I love their frozen yogurt!

I also avoid freebies that require you make a purchase. There’s just no point in spending money to get a sample unless you were already planning the purchase.

I also skip freebies from companies that do not align with my principles. For example, there’s a particular chain store that I don’t patronize and avoid its freebies online.

What type of freebies do you look for? Do you skip freebies with certain stipulations?

In case you’re interested, there’s still time to brush up on your Spanish. Pizza Patron’s “Por Favor” promotion will take place on June 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at participating restaurants. The chain has locations in seven states. I’ve actually tried their pizza. It’s less expensive than Pizza Hut or Dominos, but I’m not a fan.

On June 1, you’ll be able to score a free donut from Dunkin Donuts with a beverage purchase for National Free Donut Day. There’s no stipulation on how to order for this one, but I’ll pass. You?

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Publix – Southern Savers posted this week’s Publix grocery coupons. Highlights include Cool Whip Whipped Topping for free, Smart Balance Spread for $.79, Breakstone’s Sour Cream for $.44, and Kraft or Seven Seas Dressing for $.96.

ShopRite - Living Rich With Coupons posted this week’s ShopRite coupons. Highlights include Ragu Pasta Sauce for as low as $0.33 each after coupon (must buy three), General Mills Cereal for as low as $1.99, Kraft Barbecue Sauce for as low as $0.49 each after coupon, Vlasic Pickles for as low as $0.16 each after coupon, and French’s Yellow Mustard for as low as $.90 each after coupon.

Ralphs - Get all the Ralphs coupons later today.

Albertsons - Save at Home Mommy shares this week’s Albertsons coupons including Hass avocados for $.89 each, strawberries (1 lb) for $1.99, Barilla pasta for as low as $.20 each, and Heinz Tomato Ketchup for $1.38.

Harris Teeter - This week’s Harris Teeter grocery coupons will be up later today.

Stop & Shop – Look for this week’s Stop & Shop coupons on Friday, the beginning of their sale cycle. Or shop by Thursday for this week’s sale, including seedless watermelon halves for $.69/lb., General Mills Cereals for $1.50, Mt. Olive Pickles for $.90, and Luigi’s Italian Ice for as low as $0.16 each after coupon.

Whole Foods - Get Whole Foods coupons later today. Our tips for saving money at Whole Foods.

Safeway/Vons - Get all the Safeway/Vons coupons and deals later today.

Winn Dixie – My Baton Rouge Mommy shares Winn Dixie grocery deals. Highlights include Green bell peppers for $.88 for two, Ronzoni Pasta for $.95 each, Kraft BBQ sauce for $.88, and Sanderson Farms split chicken breasts for $1.50/lb plus B1G1 Free!

Fresh n Easy - The Deal Fanatic posts this week’s Fresh n Easy grocery coupons later today.

Kroger - Faithful Provisions shares this week’s Kroger grocery coupons, including Nature Valley Granola Bars for as low $.50 after coupons & Catalina, Kroger Value Chicken Leg Quarters for $.69/lb., Kroger Large Eggs for $.60, and Popsicle Frozen Treats for as low as free!

Wegman’s - This week’s Wegmans coupons and deals include Wegmans Greek Yogurt for $.89, Simply Orange Juice for $1.99, Bic Salon Shavers for $.69, and Colgate Triple Action Toothbrush for $.19.

Trader Joe’s - Healthy Life Deals shares this week’s Trader Joe’s deals, including Romaine Hearts 3pk for $2.69, Rudi’s Organic Hot Dog Buns for $2.24, Barbara Puffin cereal for $2.54, and Pacific Foods Chocolate Hazelnut Milk for $.69.

Giant Eagle – This week’s Giant Eagle coupons and deals will be up tomorrow.

NEX - Military Wives Saving posts the best grocery deals at the Navy Exchange each week.

Grocery coupons - Get the latest grocery coupons from Coupons.com.

Redplum coupons - Get the latest coupons from Redplum.

New to coupons? Check out Bargain Babe’s post on coupon clipping basics. If you want to take advantage of these deals, make sure to save the coupon inserts you receive in the mail or with your Sunday newspaper. Here’s a great suggestion for how to handle coupon organization.

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Have you been on Swap.com lately? The site has expanded beyond books and media items! We’ve been saying it for a while now, swapping is the new shopping, and with its latest expansion, Swap.com is making it much easier to trade all sorts of items.

Disclosure: Our friends, The Swapaholics, are the swap experts and event planners for Swap.com’s events around the country. You may remember them from our 2010 Frugal Festival — they co-sponsored the event!

The expanded site launched late last year and I recently realized what I’ve been missing out on. Signing up for Swap.com is fast and free!

Members can still create a list of items they “have” and “want.” But now, they can engage in a private conversation with other members to barter. You can then accept or reject their offer! There’s no more waiting for the site to alert you to trade opportunities. Love this! These features are also available in Swap.com’s iPhone app.

Their app also makes it easier to upload photos of the items you want to swap. Just use your iPhone to snap a photo and add it to your “have” list.

The new Market also enables you to swap locally so you can view items in your area to avoid shipping costs! I’m in love with a vintage pink Olympia typewriter that I found, but it’s in Oklahma. All members are responsible for paying their own shipping costs. Yikes! Wonder how much it would cost to ship to LA?

Swap.com does not verify the authenticity or warranty the accuracy of listings so you’re swapping at your own risk. The good news is that you can check members’ ratings and follow those you want! You can also head to the site to find a swap near you on Swap.com.

Have you used Swap.com before? I’d love to hear what you’ve swapped and received in exchange!

Just print and redeem!

Links to specific grocery and drugstore coupons are here! Make sure to check out our weekly roundups of the best grocery coupon matches and drugstore coupon deals. Plus, you’ll find tons of printable and online coupons in our newly improved Coupon Database.

The below coupons are from CouponNetwork, Redplum, SavingStar, and Cellfire.

RedPlum

SAVE $1.00 On any ONE (1) Australian Gold® Sun Care Product – must be 3oz. or larger (excludes Lip Balm)

SAVE $1.00 on ANY Advil® 20ct or larger

SAVE $0.25 on ONE (1) 4 Double Roll or larger package of Angel Soft® Bath Tissue

SAVE $1.00 off any TWO (2) packages of Vanity Fair® napkins or guest hand towels

SAVE $1.00 on ANY standard size L’Oréal Paris skincare product (excludes trial size)

SAVE $1.00 on ANY Advil®PM 16ct or larger

SAVE $2.00 on ANY L’Oréal Paris face cosmetic product (excludes Magic Perfecting Base 0.17 fl oz mini size)

SAVE $1.00 on ANY L’Oréal Paris Sublime Sun product

SAVE $1.00 on ANY L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze product

SAVE $1.00 on ANY ThermaCare® 2ct or larger
Coupon Network

Baby

$1.35 off when you buy any FIVE Gerber® SmartNourish 2nd Foods Baby Food

85¢ off when you buy any FOUR GERBER® Organic Pouches

$1.10 off when you buy any EIGHT Gerber® 2nd Foods®
Breakfast

95¢ off when you buy any FOUR Gerber® Graduates® breakfast buddies

Condiments & Sauces

$1.25 off when you buy any THREE Kikkoman Sauces and Marinades

Desserts

$1.00 off when you buy any TWO packages of NESTLÉ® DRUMSTICK® Sundae Cones multipack or NESTLÉ® Frozen Snacks multipack

Health & Nutrition

85¢ off when you buy any FOUR Gerber® Graduates® fruit or veggie pick ups

Personal Care

$10.00 off when you buy any ONE Sonicare Flexcare, Flexcare+ or DiamondClean Rechargeable Toothbrush

$3.00 off when you buy any Zantac® brand product 24ct or larger

Household

$1.00 off when you buy any TWO Wet Ones® wipes canisters or boxes of Singles or Big one wipes

Snacks

85¢ off when you buy any TWO Dean’s® Dips 12oz or larger

Coupons.com

Beverages

$0.75 off any 18.5 oz. Gold Peak Tea

$1.00 off (4) Old Orchard frozen juice concentrate

$1.00 off 2 Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals

$1.00 off 2 Healthy Balance reduced-sugar juice

$1.00 off Very Cherre™ tart cherry juice

$0.75 off any ONE Welch’s Juice

$0.75 off any 18.5 oz. Gold Peak Tea

Foods

$0.55 off any Florida Crystals Sugar product

$0.75 off two MILKY WAY Brand Bars

$1.00 off 1 package of Butterball Turkey Burgers

$0.55 off any Florida Crystals Sugar product

$0.55 off Hillshire Farm Deli Carvers™ Lunchmeat

$1.00 off off any ONE (1) Honey Bunches of Oats $1.00 off On any ONE (1) 3-pack Multipack of Eclip

Personal Care

$2.00 off any NEOSPORIN Body Wash

$5.00 off two NEOSPORIN ESSENTIALS™ product

$5.00 off Any Elite Models Fragrance Purchase

$2.00 off Beyonce $17.00 or more Fragrance

$2.00 off Any Faith Hill Fragrance Purchase

$2.00 off Jovan Female Fragrance Purchase

$1.00 off Any Beyonce Body Mist Purchase

$5.00 off Celine Dion Fragrance Purchase

$1.00 off 2 Dial Bar soap

$0.75 off one (1) Carmex Lip Balm

$2.00 off any 4 Dial Liquid Hand Soap

Pet Care

$3.00 off any bag of Rachel Ray Food for Dogs

$1.00 off two (2) Cesar Cookie Crunchies

Health Care

$4.00 off any Slo-Niacin

75% off your prescription medicines

Baby & Toddler

$1.50 off one PULL-UPS Training Pants

SavingsStar

Buy 1 issue of Health Magazine, Save $1.00. Expires 6/22/2012.

Buy 1 RapidLash, Save $10.00. Expires 6/13/2012. (Only at Fred Meyer)

Buy 1 RapidLash, Save $10.00. Expires 6/13/2012. (Only at CVS)

Buy any (1) Dean’s® Dip 12 oz or larger, Save 55¢. Expires 6/13/2012.

Save $1.00 when you buy any TWO (2) Ziploc® brand Bags. Expires 6/13/2012.

Save $1.00 when you buy ONE (1) GHIRARDELLI® STAND-UP BAG. Expires 6/13/2012.

Buy any (1) Dial Complete® Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash, Save $1.00. Expires 6/13/2012.

Buy any (1) Dial® Liquid Hand Soap, Save 50¢. Expires 6/13/2012.

Now through June 13, 2012 get $5.00 back when you spend $35.00 on any HUGGIES® Diapers, Baby Wipes and LITTLE SWIMMERS® Swimpants. Offer does not include GOODNITES® Brand and PULL-UPS® Brand products.. Expires 6/13/2012.

Buy any 1 wild harvest® Frozen Pizza, Save $1.50. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at Jewel – Osco)

Buy 1 Equaline® Omperazole 42 ct., Save $6.00. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at Jewel – Osco)

Buy any 1 wild harvest® Frozen Pizza, Save $1.50. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at Shaw’s)

Buy 1 Equaline® Omperazole 42 ct., Save $6.00. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at ACME Markets)

Buy 1 Equaline® Omperazole 42 ct., Save $6.00. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at Shaw’s)

Buy any 1 wild harvest® Frozen Pizza, Save $1.50. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at ACME Markets)

Buy any 4 Culinary Circle® items, Save $2.00. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at Jewel – Osco)

Buy any 2 Baby Basics® items, Save $1.00. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at Jewel – Osco)

Buy any 4 Culinary Circle® items, Save $2.00. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at Shaw’s)

Buy any 2 Baby Basics® items, Save 20%. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at Shaw’s)

Buy any 4 Culinary Circle® items, Save 25%. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at ACME Markets)

Buy any 2 Baby Basics® items, Save $2.00. Expires 5/30/2012. (Only at ACME Markets)

Smart Source

SAVE 50¢ on one package of Crab Classic. Lobster Classic or Seafood Snackers

Save $2.00 on COLIEF® INFANT DROPS. Proven colic relief from Europe now available in the US!

SAVE $2.00 on any (1) one HIGH LINER® SEA CUISINE® product

SAVE 50¢ on one package of Crab Classic. Lobster Classic or Seafood Snackers

SAVE $1.50 on 1 package of Butterball® Sweet Onion or Original Seasoned Frozen Turkey Burgers

SAVE $1.00 on one (1) package of Butterball® Sub Starters Lunchmeat

SAVE $1.00 on any one (1) Birds Eye® Voila!® Product

Misc Coupons

$0.55 off Hillshire Farm Deli Carvers Lunchmeat
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$0.75 off any ONE Welch’s Juice
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$0.75 off any 18.5 oz. Gold Peak Tea
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Buy One (any) 64oz. Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Drink Get 1 Cherry Juice Drink FREE
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$5.00 off two NEOSPORIN ESSENTIALS product
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$2.00 off any NEOSPORIN Body Wash
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$0.55 off any Florida Crystals Sugar product
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$2.00 off Any ONE Garden Safe Fungicide
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$3.00 off any bag of Rachel Ray Food for Dogs
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Running out of minutes before the end of the month is something that can happen to the best of us. Whether you had a busy week or spent too much time on the phone with your friends, there are ways around racking up huge phone bills if you refrain from using voice calls. With the development of smartphones and the many applications being developed for them, there are many ways in which you can stay in touch with your friends and family without using any phone minutes.

Viber:

Viber is a great money saving application that utilizes VoIP to avoid using mobile phone minutes. VoIP means voice over internet protocol, allowing users to phone each other using the Internet. The quality of voice calls are by no means as good as a regular phone conversation, however considering that you don’t have to pay for this service, it makes it an absolute winner. Having recently added Android support to the application, expect for lots of users to start using Viber.

Skype:

By far the most popular VoIP service is Skype. This software has been developed to support PCs and smartphones, meaning the range of people you can contact has massively increased. Call quality can vary but it’s definitely a good option if you have run out of minutes at the end of the month. Some mobile phone offers include unlimited mobile Internet, meaning that you can technically never run out of minutes if you use Skype to make calls.

Whatsapp:

The most popular texting service between smartphones is Whatsapp, which allows users to send and receive texts messages through the Internet. You can either use your mobile Internet (which will eat into your monthly data allowance) or connect to a wireless Internet point to send messages (free of charge). Whatsapp is supported on both Androids and iPhones, making it extremely easy to get in contact with people.

If you don’t happen to have a smartphone, keeping in contact with people is considerably harder, thus being a good argument for investing in one. If however you want to hold onto your current handset there are ways in which you can still keep in contact with people. Using the Skype application on a computer as mentioned before is the optimal way of contacting people. You may also take advantage of the many free SMS services that can be found with a quick Google search should you need to contact somebody on their phone.

As mobile internet technology develops and non-smartphones are completely phased out, running out of voice minutes will be a thing of the past, but until then, using any of the suggested applications will help you save vast amounts of money and minutes in the long run.

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“How to be Richer, Smarter, and Better-Looking than Your Parents,” by Zac Bissonnette should be on every young adult’s summer reading list. The 23-year-old author writes about finances with an honest and humorous style suitable for young adults who want a secure, stable and happy life.

Bissonnette is the author of the popular “Debt-Free U” which I reviewed back in 2010. Back then he wrote about paying for college without going broke. Now, he’s back to guide young adults through the traps that await them in their post-college years. He writes:

The point is this: Managing your financial life is not about spreadsheets and compound interest. It’s about your life. The financial decisions you make can give you freedom or make you a slave.

The 240-page book offers insight on everything from job hunting tosaving for retirement. There are no spreadsheets, plans, or budgeting forms in the book. Just simple financial information that will help you live a better life than your parents — if you follow it, of course.

Though this book is written for the younger generation, most of the information is useful for those past their twenties. I must warn you that Bissonnette’s irreverent humor may not be for you. After all, he is writing for a crowd his own age and must maintain our attention. If you can get past it, then this book is full of useful money advice.

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If you can’t wait to start reading, you can order the book on Amazon for $11.56.

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James has a specific question about saving money on bread in the San Fernando Valley.

Hi: I don’t know if you already have covered this, but the Entenmann’s/Oroweat/Bimbo Bakeries outlet store on Strathern in Canoga Park has closed permanently. We used to go there all the time to find cheap Boboli pizza crusts and discounted bread. Do you know of any other bakery outlet stores in the West Valley now? Thanks.

James, have you checked out the almost-stale bread rack at your local grocer? I know most grocery stores have a bread rack with bagels, muffins, and other bread products that are about to expire. I’ve snapped up delicious loaves of focaccia bread for $.99 this way!

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Taking a holiday while trying to be frugal can seem a bit frivolous, but everyone needs a break now and then and going on holiday doesn’t have to break the bank. There are lots of great tips and tricks that can help you to save money, no matter where you are travelling. From a weekend away close to home, to an elaborate two week holiday in Europe, there is no end to the ways you can save money along the way, without compromising your fun.

Be flexible with your dates – accommodation and flights are always cheaper at less busy times. Often charter airlines can be considerably cheaper than traditional airlines. You’ll need to be flexible with your dates as they don’t fly as often as the big airlines, but the savings will be worth it.

Consider renting a self-catering holiday cottage – you’ll have much more room than in any hotel room and will be able to save money (and calories) by cooking for yourself. There are lots of great holiday cottages to rent in the UK, visit Sykes Cottages to get an idea of what is available.

Walk, walk, walk! It’s good for your health, lets you see so much more of a city, and it’s 100% free. Alternatively, use public transport. Decide on some of the places you want to visit in advance and see if there are ticket savings online. This can also allow you to jump the line-up, which is always nice!

Stay away from tourist areas when you are eating out, these areas are always overpriced. Don’t be taken advantage of!

Try any or all of these tips to save on your next holiday and you’ll return feeling renewed and with a full bank account. It really is possible, just give it a try!

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