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Here’s a compilation of lots of free samples, magazines and other freebies available right now. Thanks to Kaley from Cha Ching on a Shoestring for her help in rounding up all of these freebies for you:

Free Samples

Philosophy: Free sample Gingerbread Man Shower gel

Free Samples: Caress, Dove, Pond’s and Hellman’s

Free Sample: Always Infinity

Free Sample:Underjams

Free Sample of Dunkin Donuts Coffee

Free samples of Migraine Medicine, Baby formula and more.

Free Food

Target: Free Steaz Organic Iced Tea

Pop-Tarts Sprinklings: FREE Pop-Tarts!

Earth Fare: Free Pound of Shrimp

Peet’s Coffee & Tea: BOGO Beverage Coupon

Free Recipes

Free Thanksgiving Recipe Ebook

Free Thanksgiving Recipes: Nestle, Campbells, Sargento Cheese and Recipe Lion

Free Meal Planning Solutions from Mueller’s Pasta

Miscellaneous

Free Thanksgiving Crafts from Favecrafts

Facebook: Free Ultimate Cloth

Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards: 27 New Points

Giveaways

Lunch Note Promise and FUN Little Giveaway (ends tonight at 8PM)
Merry Madagascar Prize Pack (ends tonight at 9PM CST)

Still looking for more photo deals?  I have a really good one.  Register for Parenting.com Baby & Child Model Search and you will get a code for $10 off Shutterfly when you are done registering.  The code doesn’t expire until 11/15/2010.  When you go to use the code don’t forget to go through Ebates to get 15% cash back.  ShopatHome only gives 10% cash back.  Remember that if you are new to Ebates or ShopAtHome  you also get a $5 sign on bonus.  And if you plan to do a lot of online shopping done PLEASE don’t leave money on the table and become a member of Ebates or ShopAtHome to get cash back on all of your purchases.

You can use this $10 code to make a photo book.  The cheapest one starts at just a little over $10 plus shipping.  I just got in the mail one I ordered for free and am very happy with it.  Now I can order a second one to gift to my mom!

Here’s a really good deal on dinnerware being offered by Amazon: Corelle 16 Piece Dinnerware for $18.  This sale is good today 11/20 ONLY.  This item is eligible for free shipping if you spend more than $25 on your order.  Or if you signed up for the free trial of Amazon Prime then you get free two-day shipping no minimum purchase required.  There are tons of very cute designs to choose from.  And just as a reference, Walmart has this listed for $30 on their website.

This would make a nice gift for someone getting started living on their own, or an everyday set for anyone.  I know we would be buying two sets for us for a total of 8 settings.  This way we wouldn’t have to be running the dishwasher every night.

Happy Savings!

If you are struggling with how to add a special touch to your children’s teacher holiday gift, check out these two cute ideas:

How about some personalized sticky notes?  Right now you can get a free pad of personalized sticky notes from VistaPrint for the cost of shipping $4.50.  To get this free one pad of sticky notes just follow these steps:

Go to Vista Print and select a free sample of sticky notes.

Click Get Started and design the sticky notes with the message you wish to use.

Once you are satisfied, continue to check out.  Make sure not to add anything else to your cart.

Choose the cheapest shipping and you should end up paying $4.50 or so.  I love that you can use Paypal to pay!

You could also choose to gift some personalized book labels.  You can get 140 of them from VistaPrint for the cost of shipping only $3.  To get these cute labels go to VistaPrint and choose the free sample of Return Address Labels.  Click Get Started and under Browse Design by Industry select “Education and Childcare.”  Then design the label with the message you wish to use.  Once you are satisfied, continue to check out.  Make sure not to add anything else to your cart.  Choose the cheapest shipping and you should end up paying $3 or so.

Since I know I have some teachers as readers I would like to hear their input regarding these ideas.  What kind of messages would you like to see on the labels or sticky notes?

PS.  You must do separate orders in order to get the samples free.

Thanks Moms by Heart!

Here’s another doorbuster deal at Toys R Us, good today and tomorrow only (11/20 from 3PM-Midnight or 11/21 from 7am to 1PM).  Star Wars Figures will be on sale 2/$11.99.  Use this new Star Wars printable coupon for $5 off your $20 Purchase to get them for $4.75 only.  Here’s the deal:

$23.98 when you buy four Star Wars Figures
-$5 off $20 Star Wars Toys Printable Coupon
=Pay $18.98 plus tax for the four of them or $4.75 each

That’s down 40% from the regular price of $7.99 each.  To access this printable coupon on Coupons.com, just click here and then click on “Toys and Games” on the left side.

Don’t forget about the Mr or Mrs Potato Head for $1.99 and the My Little Pony Deals.

Thanks Living Rich with Coupons

Walgreens is getting in the holiday spirit! This is the second $/$$ coupon they issue this month.  This coming Sunday and Monday  only, you can save $5 off your purchase of $25 or more when you use this printable coupon.  Please remember that your total must be $25 after all other Walgreens and manufacturer coupons before this coupon is applied.

Thanks Coupon High!

Have I mentioned there’s only one of me working this blog?  And have you noticed that there are a lot of stores and deals going on?  As much as I would love to share each and every one Black Friday Ad and deal out there, I can’t.  Which is why I encourage those of you with the desire to check out the different Black Friday Ads that are available to preview to visit A Full Cup and get the scoop there.

I will be highlighting over the next few days some of the best deals and coupon matches (if available) for stores like Walgreens, CVS, Target, Walmart, etc.  But for the full details of every deal that will be available on Black Friday get the scoop on A Full Cup.  You will also have the chance to discuss deals with other Black Friday Deal hunters like yourself.  Head on to A Full Cup for the full scoop.

Toys R Us is having another one of their two-day sales and this time I won’t be sending you to Target to price match this deal.  No, all you need to do is print the coupon for $2 off Mr. Potato Head available on Coupons.com and shop Toys R Us tomorrow 11/20 from 3PM-Midnight or Saturday 11/21 from 7am to 1PM.  One of the doorbuster deals is Mr. Potato Head for $3.99.  Use the$2/1 printable coupon to get it for $1.99 only!

If you have little girls in your gift list don’t forget about this deal to get My Little Ponies for $3.49 each only.

Happy Savings!

The printable coupon for $0.50 off one can of Ro-tel seems has reset.  if you printed it before, you should be able to print again.  Thanks Thrifty Jenny!

Here are other hot printable coupons you may want to know about:

Save $1 off Smuckers Uncrustables (the 4ct box sells for around $2 at Walmart)

Save $2 off Healthy Choice Meals (this one has reset as well)  Thanks Clipping Makes Cents!

Save $0.75 Little Debbie Chocolate cupcakes

Save $0.75 Nature’s Price Loaf of Bread

Save $1 off two Dozen Horizon Organic Eggs

Visit the Hood Website to access the following printable coupons:

$1.00 off Cream Products: 16oz
$0.50 off Cottage Cheese
$0.50 off Sour Cream
$0.50 off Country Creamer
$0.50 off Choc. Milk
$1.00 off Premium Ice-Cream 1.5qt
$0.50 off Eggnog  (yum!)  Thanks Mojo Savings!

It’s baack!   Neiman Marcus is offering Monogrammed Ralph Lauren Towels for 50% off.  You can get free shipping on your order by using the code NMSHIP and gift wrap is free as well!

Just to give a bit of background, this is the third year I share this deal with my readers.  In the past readers have loved this deal because it is been an affordable way to give what most would seem a luxurious gift (personalized towels) for less than $16.50.  I have bought some of these towels, my mom has bought these towels.  I love the huge bath sheets and can say I have been satisfied with them.  If you have bought these in the past please share your experience with other readers.