Saturday, January 15, 2011

“Couponing to Disney” success / inspirational stories part 1 – Couponing to Disney

“Couponing to Disney” success / inspirational stories part 1 – Couponing to Disney

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“Couponing to Disney” success / inspirational stories part 1

Posted: 15 Jan 2011 11:44 AM PST

This first featured inspirational story comes from my friend Danni:

I owe alot of how I started to you. I was turning 40 this year and all last year i kept telling my hubby we were going to Disney when i turned 40, wasn’t sure how but determined to go. So i got on the computer last October and started looking for ways to save. I just googled “Couponing to Disney” and your site came up. I looked at it and thought well if i keep her site and watch the sells then maybe I would get there. I started going to your site regularly. Mostly went to Walmart and Target. Then I watched your videos on Cvs and Walgreens. So I decided how to teach myself those stores. Once i learned the game i became addicted. Over the course of the year you and other bloggers such as Couponingtodisney.com, Dealseekingmom.com, Couponkatarina.com, Savingabundle.com and Mymemphismommy.com were the sites I checked on a daily basis, I then added a few more but not many. If I hadn’t googled couponing to disney last year i probably never would have started the coupon game! I was fan 800 and something when i found your site last year. I’m excited to still be checking out your site this year.

Here is a pic of my hubby and I with Goofy at Disne:

We will probably save and go every 2-3 years (we don’t have kids) not sure what our next trip adventure will be yet but we are saving. I have a feeling next year we really are going to be saving for floors and tree cutting more than anything.

If you are “Couponing to Disney” or “Couponing to Whatever“, and you have an inspirational story to share, please post it below or feel free to email it to me. I would love to feature it on Couponing to Disney!


Get a free birthday gift from Sephora!

Posted: 15 Jan 2011 09:10 AM PST

Sephora offers a FREE rewards program called Beauty Insiders. One of the many perks you receive is a free get-gorgeous gift within 2 weeks of your birthday! Simply present your Beauty Insiders card in the store to receive your free gift! (You can also receive it online, but you must purchase something else as well.)

This offer is not good at the Sephora locations inside JcPenney stores.

(Thanks Emily!)

Disney Week in Review 1.15.10

Posted: 15 Jan 2011 08:39 AM PST

Presented by Chip & Co

We have reached the end of another busy Disney week so it’s time for the Chip and Company Disney Week In Review! Each week we present dozens and dozens of news articles as well as some outstanding articles representing the experiences and views of our incredible writing staff. Let’s start with some really HOT news (silly reference intended):

  • Anonymouse has had a busy week reporting some of the news surrounding the Enchanted Tiki Room fire (see above HOT reference) in his/her article Disney Confidential – Enchanted Tiki Room Catches Fire and followed up with the sad news in Disney Confidential: Iago Is Dead.
  • A true American Hero was honored at Disneyland this week. No matter what your opinion of the military, war, or anything else of that nature Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta represents the best of what America has to offer and is a true Hero by any definition. Read about the honor he paid to Disneyland by attending the special day they set aside for him in Disneyland Resort Salutes United States Army Medal of Honor Recipient. Thank you Sergeant Giunta and thanks to all the members of our military and their families for what they do.
  • Since we are talking about the Disneyland Resort, our Disneyland Specialist (she likes it when I call her that) Jessica has given us a terrific update with lots of photos covering the official removal of the California Adventure letters. You can see the latest at California Adventure Letters Officially Removed.
  • Chip has added another website to his looooong list of favorites. The site is called Disney Detectives and is an incredible resource that collects all the news out there about Disney. Give the site a look here.
  • Chris has had a busy week and wants us all to give a listen to the latest Mouse Chat Podcast. Her article Check Out The Newest Mouse Chat Podcast gives you all the details. She also put together a synopsis of the latest discounts for all of the various Disney venues in Check Out Disney’s Latest Discounts. Thanks for doing that Chris, it’s great to have all that information in one place.
  • Nancy just got back from here latest trip to her (and our) favorite place. Even though she has had numerous visits she and her family got to try a lot of new things this time. If you look at Surprise! New Experiences on our Disney World Vacation you will see why even the most experienced travelers never tire of Walt Disney World.
  • We know that a lot of you folks need a stroller or strollers when you visit Walt Disney World. There are options, but Lisa has come up with one that is not only a money saver but incredibly convenient. She gives you the details and pays tribute to the company that proved to be her stroller savior in Orlando Stroller Rentals To The Rescue.
  • Our Fact Machine Jess continues to come up with everything you need to know about yet another Walt Disney World attraction. In her article, Guide To WDW – Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover she gives us some history and tips for enjoying this attraction. Thanks Jess, we Oldies like this attraction!!
  • Not all Disney News is good news. Once again an apparently silly decision by an official of government has had an impact on the life of a totally innocent young child. Check out Boy has Disney World trip ruined after U.S. Immigration rules him a threat and make your own decision.
  • Mike has been playing with another new app on his Christmas toy and gives us a great review of it in his article, Review:Walt Disney World Secrets Gold! 1.5. If he keeps getting techier and techier on us he might need to be considered for Deekdom!!!!!
  • Leezer has a couple of good things going for him this week. He has a great article on The Curse of the Disney Movie Sequel and he and his wife have been married for 21 years – congrats from all of us!!!
  • Aljon is showing that he has an incredible addiction to Star Wars (as well as a very tolerant wife) in his article called Something New For The Ladies. And yet, more Star Wars from Aljon; collectors, enjoy the information in Luke Skywalker – Jedi Knight Premium Format Figure.
  • Allie poses the question To Downtown Disney or Not? I’m with you Allie, when flight schedules cooperate we are also bookenders. Downtown Disney is a great place to get you in the mood at the beginning and settle you down at the end of your visit.
  • Jennifer, our resident runner, has a fantastic article Running With The Disney Heroes. I won’t spoil it for you but it tells the story of what some former Disney Marathoners stationed in Iraq did this year. Enjoy!!
  • I can’t forget the Boss!! Chip did an update on an earlier article about Droid apps. Check it out at Five must-have Droid Apps For Your Next Disney Trip. See what works and doesn’t work before you buy!!!
  • Traveling this month? Our pals at Character Central give you all of the information you need in Disney Character Updates And News For January 2011. Check out the Character Central website when you get a chance – it’s incredible!!
  • There are days when you just don’t have the time to log on and check out Chip and Company. We understand and we do forgive you but if you subscribe to our newsletter the News and Views come directly to your e-mail in box and you don’t miss a thing. All of the details can be found at Have Disney News and Views delivered to your inbox.
  • A bit more news has surfaced on the upcoming Lone Ranger movie. I was around for the original TV series as a kid but the people who are putting this one together at Disney should have a winner before it’s out of the box. The Producer, Director, and Star have worked together before. See who they are in Hi-Yo Silver! Disney’s Lone Ranger Movie.
  • My Oldies article this week addresses an attraction that we sometimes walk by but shouldn’t. If you read Oldies But Goodies – Don’t Pass Up Epcot’s United States Pavilion you’ll see why. I like to talk about the attractions that sometimes get missed so here’s another one – Best Things I Love About Disney – The ‘Friendship’ Boats.

It has been another busy week and these are just a few of the items that were highlighted at Chip and Company this week. Visit us daily (or subscribe to the newsletter) so you don’t miss anything. As always, Enjoy your visit to Walt Disney World! – Ken

Printable Coupon: $1 off Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese, Valentine’s Day candy and more

Posted: 15 Jan 2011 08:28 AM PST

The Printable Coupon Round Up is presented by Coupon Katarina.

Like Kraft Macaroni & Cheese on Facebook, then click the “Homestyle” tab at the top to print a new coupon for $1.00/1 Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese. I love this Mac & Cheese and it’s only $2 at Walmart before coupons.
(this coupon will also be in this weekend’s paper!)

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You might want to print these coupons for Valentine’s Day:

$0.75/1 Nestle Crunch or Butterfinger Hearts bag, any size
$1.50/2 Nestle Crunch or Butterfinger Hearts bag, any size
$1.50/1 Nestlé Fun Size Valentine Exchange Pack (21oz.)
$1/1 Wonka SweeTarts Lollipops bag

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*HOT* coupons:

$0.50/1 Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia

$0.50/2 Totino’s Products

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More coupons:

$1.00/1 Sally Hansen Lip Product
$0.50/1 Sally Hansen Nail Color Product

$1.00/1 Earthbound Farm Organic Salad
$1.00/1 Earthbound Farm Organic Salad
(thanks Organic Deals!)

Dove Insider Coupons have been updated:
$1.50/2 Dove Anti-Perspirants/Deodorants or Body Mists
$1.50/2 Dove Hair Care Products

(Thanks PrintableCouponsAndDeals!)

Remember you can print most of these coupons twice by using your back button. Printable coupons are a great way to lower your grocery bill so you can add more to your fund. Be sure to check out all the ways to get coupons and all the available printable coupons.

Michaels: 20% off your entire purchase (including sale items) today only!

Posted: 15 Jan 2011 08:05 AM PST

Today only, you can save 20% off your entire purchase including sale items with this printable coupon.

(Thanks Rose Knows Coupons!)

Disney Family Fun magazine subscription just $2.99 (link updated)

Posted: 15 Jan 2011 05:55 AM PST

Tanga had a GREAT deal today on Family Fun magazine. You can get a 1 year subscription for just $2.99 when you use the code DISNEY at checkout. You can choose up to 5 years at the $2.99 price.

Keep in mind that on Tanga as more people grab this deal, the price will go up. So if you'd like to get it at this price, you need to buy now!

If you already subscribe to this magazine, Tanga will add this subscription onto your existing one extending it by a year.

Day 15 of No Dining Out January

Posted: 15 Jan 2011 05:43 AM PST

Can you go an entire month without going out to eat? What about a week or a day? Can you cut your dining bill by 20%, 50% , 75% or more? That is what I challenge you to do!

At the end of the 30 days, I will choose one winner who will get $50 to spend however they choose!

How can this help you “Coupon to Disney?”

  • Take a look at your current dining out budget. How much did you spend last month going out to eat? That is money that could of gone into your fund instead! Try cutting your out to eat costs this month and adding the difference to your fund.
  • Set a weekly dining out budget, if you resist going out to eat, add that amount to your fund instead.
  • If you were seriously about to go out to eat (like had your coat on and was going out the door or pulled into the drive thru and then pulled back out), add the amount you would of spent to your fund.
  • Going out to eat and using a coupon or paying with a gift card? You could add that amount to your fund too. For example… if you had a $25 gift card to Cracker Barrel and you used it, you could take $25 cash out of your budget and add it to the fund. Or if you used a $10 coupon, you could take $10 cash out of the budget and add it to the fund.
  • Be sure to read my Couponing to Disney training series.

The rules:

  • You must challenge yourself. Try to spend less than you spend now. If you don’t go out to eat at all, challenge yourself to try new meals this month. As long as you are challenging yourself when it comes to your family’s eating habits, you can participate!
  • You must comment on at least 10 days worth of the discussion posts in order to be eligible to win the cash.
  • The winner will be chosen at random. It won’t matter if you have been 100% successful or not.
  • You are allowed 1 freebie meal that you don’t have to count or report back to us about. Please report on everything else though so we can encourage and support one another!
  • Free meals do not count against you. This is a challenge to spend less money going out to eat than you usually spend. If someone else is paying for the meal or you have a coupon to make it free, great!
  • Be sure to check out our list of casserole recipes here and the crock pot recipes here and the under 6 ingredient recipes here.

My update

Hubby and I went on a lunch date. Our meal was comped by the manager, so all we paid was the tip.

How are you doing?


Amazon.com: Get a $5 Video on Demand credit if you are a new user

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 04:29 PM PST

If you haven’t tried Amazon Video on Demand yet, you are in luck. Amazon is offering a FREE $5 Video on Demand credit to new users. Just click on this link and it will automatically be applied to your account.

Here’s the fine print……
The promotional credit can be used for a free movie rental or applied towards any other Amazon Video on Demand product. This offer is valid only for first time customers of Amazon Video On Demand from October 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. This credit expires at 11:59:59 p.m. on March 31, 2011. The credit will be automatically applied to your future eligible purchases until the credit balance is used or until the credit expires (whichever comes first).

(Thanks SwagGrabber!)

Check your Party City receipts for a FREE photo book from Shutterfly!

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 04:17 PM PST

Always check every single receipt you get, no matter where it is from, to see if it has a coupon or a survey offer on it (you get a coupon for completing it).

Erica was recently shopping at Party City and she received a coupon for a FREE 8×8 Shutterfly PhotoBook that is good until 6/30/11. I hope you are lucky enough to get one as well.

I think of all the photo printing companies, Shutterfly gives away the most free stuff. I have all of my photos hosted on their site and it’s free!

(Thanks Hip2Save!)

Freebie: Get 24 Enfamil Newborn Nursette bottles for free?!?

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 04:09 PM PST

Enfamil is offering a FREE 24 count case of the 2 oz Enfamil Premium Newborn Nursette Bottles until 1/31/11 or while supplies last. Just call 1-800-BABY123 to request yours!

Update: you need to have a due date within the next 90 days.

(I am not calling so let me know if it is no longer available please.)

See all the ways to save as you get ready for baby.

( Thanks The Wright Way to Save)

*100* bonus points when you register for Pampers Gifts to Grow

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 04:01 PM PST

If you haven’t joined Pampers Gifts to Grow yet, now is the time. Coupons.com has added a special click through offer that will give you 100 Pampers Gift to Grow points when you sign up.

How can Pampers Gift to Grow help you “Coupon to Disney“: You can collect tons of free points (posted right here on this blog) that can be cashed in for gift cards, coupons and more. I have personally gotten a $20 Build a Bear and a $20 Sams Club gift card.

Plus you can earn an easy 10 Pampers points when you play the EcoNursery game here. You don’t have to get a perfect score and you will be given the code at the end of the game.

More codes:

Worth 10 points:

F9779FYAHFJRYCN
CONGRATS2NEWMOM
NEWWIPESPACKAGE
GTGWELCOME10PTS
Pampersgtg10pts
PUNTOSPARAMI123
CAREFORNEWBORNS
GTGCOUPONPOINTS
WELCOME2VILLAGE
WELCOME2GTG2010
getstartednow10

And even more:

WELCOME2PAMPERS – 50 points
GIFTSTOGROW4MOM – 50 points
JOINNOW4REWARDS- 50 points
2BEGINEARNING50- 50 points

(If any of the above codes are expired, please let me know which ones so I can remove them from the list.)

What is Pampers Gifts to Grow?

It is a rewards program ran by Pampers. Located on each Pampers product is a code that is worth a select number of points. Enter the code online and you can choose from one of their many prizes.

The rewards change frequently so be sure to collect points even if you don’t buy Pampers! There are tons of free codes available constantly. I recently got a free box of Cheerios for 200 points! Be sure to sign up here.

(Thanks Maria!)


Check out what is in Sunday’s paper today

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 03:39 PM PST

There will be a 2 inserts in this Sunday’s paper.

When you are getting started couponing, it can be hard to know how many papers to purchase. I’ve always suggested purchasing at least 4 papers. This is because when items go on sale buy one, get one free you will have enough coupons to get 2 deals.

I have also heard people suggest that you get one paper per person in your household plus an extra paper. So if you have 4 family members, you would buy 5 papers.

You can also read through the comments on this post to find out how many papers my readers buy and why.

FREE Blockbuster Movie Rental until 1/20

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 03:31 PM PST

Here’s a new rental code for BlockBuster Express machines:

14CHD2X – free rental until 1/20

Plus you can also register for Blockbuster Express emails and get a code for a free rental!

Remember these codes are limit 1 per credit card. Movies are due by 9 pm the following day to avoid having to pay an additional $1 to rent the movie another 24 hours.

How to use this to “Coupon to Disney“: If you are really dedicated, you could take $1 cash out of your budget and put it in your Disney fund.

Go here to find a Blockbuster Express kiosk near you!

Be sure to check out my Fun for the Family category where I keep all the current inexpensive things that you can do with the family.


Office Depot: Get 10 packs of copy paper for $5.79 after rebate!

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 03:25 PM PST

Office Depot has a GREAT deal on copy paper this week (ends Saturday night):

HP 8.5×11″ Office Copy Paper 10 ream for $42.99
Use 40% printable coupon
Pay $25.79
Submit for the $20 Visa prepaid gift card mail in rebate that will print at checkout
Total: $5.79 for 10 backs of copy paper!

Plus don’t forget about the 25 FREE 4×6 prints you can get at Office Depot as well.

(Thanks Hot Coupon Mamas!)

Printable Coupon Round Up: Glad Forceflex $3/1, Mrs Butterworth’s Syrup $1/1 and more

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 03:13 PM PST

Printable coupon round up presented by Coupon Katarina.

Here’s another High Value Glad coupon that you’ll want to print right away:

$3.00/1 Glad Forceflex Bags

Combine with the $1.00/1 Glad Trash Bags coupon from the Walgreens January Coupon Booklet

or $1.00/1 Glad OdorShield Trash Bags with Febreze Target printable (if forceflex included)
(thanks IHeartSavingMoney!)

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Here are a couple resets on Coupons.com. Try zip 29582 if you don’t see them.

$1.00/2 Jello Pudding, Gelatin or Mousse Snacks (6 ct)
(makes them $2.29 each at Kroger this week!)

$1.00/1 Mrs. Butterworth's Syrup (24 oz+)

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Don’t forget to print your $1.00/1 Halls Product
(see how to get them free at Target and Rite Aid)

$10 off Prostart Batteries

And more from Printable Coupons And Deals:

$1.00/1 Fast Fixin’ Product (20 oz+)

$1.00/1 8th Continent Soy Milk (half gal)
(click “Get Coupon” in top right corner)

$1.00/1 Laura’s Lean Beef Product

$1.00/1 Santa Cruz Organic Superfruitjuice (32 oz)

Several Seventh Generation Coupons

Remember you can print most of these coupons twice by using your back button. Printable coupons are a great way to lower your grocery bill so you can add more to your fund. Be sure to check out all the ways to get coupons and all the available printable coupons.

Sneak peek of next week’s Target ad is up!

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 02:13 PM PST

Totally Target has the sneak peek of this week’s Target ad up! Be sure to check it out here.

Office Depot: 25 FREE 4×6 prints (must order online by Saturday)

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 01:50 PM PST

Office Depot is offering 25 FREE 4×6 prints (who knew they printed photos??) if you use this coupon by January 15th.

But you can also order them online for free. Just order them by 1/15 and pick it up by 2/1:

  • Go here and click on "Order Prints & Enlargements"
  • Follow the instructions to upload your pictures and select pick up the prints in any Office Depot store
  • Print this coupon and present this coupon and present it when you pick it up (make sure you pick them up by 2/1)

There are often offers for free coupons or prints. I suggest that you make a new folder on your computer of all the pictures you want to print (just copy them into this folder so they will be located on 2 places on your computer). As these offers come out, print the ones in the folder and then remove them from the folder. Doing this now will save you time later!

(Thanks Hip2Save!)
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