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Friday, April 30, 2010

Coach Outlet 20-30% Off


Print your coupon here to get 20% off any Coach outlet purchase under $250 and get 30% off any Coach outlet purchase over $250

Find a Coach Outlet store near you here.

In the past I have mentioned how you can score great wristlets for your bridal party with this coupon.

This coupon is good through Sunday, May 9th- also makes a great Mother's Day gift..Enjoy!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Thursday Wedding Tip # 45


Wedding Tip #45- Staying up to date on the fashion of bridesmaid dresses. A year ago, I would be the first to say I love long gowns, but lately- short bridesmaid dresses are catching my eye. Fashion changes each season, and wedding dresses are no different.

This wedding season more and more bridesmaid dresses are short. I am in two weddings this summer- check out the cute new dresses at David's Bridal here:


Enjoy!

Carvel FREEBIE Today!

Stop into your local Carvel today for some FREE Ice Cream...Get more details here..Enjoy!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Emeril's Cookbook- FREE Download


Get your FREE download here for Emeril's Cookbook. Emeril's is celebrating 20 years..Enjoy!

Tonight is Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins

Head on in tonight to Baskin Robbins..Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

glee: TONIGHT


GLEE is on TONIGHT..Don't forget..Enjoy!

2 FREE Kodak Picture Movie DVD's


This week CVS has a great deal on Kodak Picture Movie DVD's. I have made a handful of these movies and they are great. You set your pictures to a song. If you recently got married these would make great gifts for your parents. Don't forget Mother's Day is coming up soon too...

Now for the deal: Buy 2 Kodak Picture Movie DVDs for $14.99 (BOGO sale at CVS). Then use this BOGO FREE COUPON here. = 2 FREE
Kodak Picture Movie DVD's. Enjoy!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Monday's Healthy Eating and Exercise Tips-Week 4


Healthy Eating Tip, Week 4:

Use meat, poultry and fish as part of your dish, not the main ingredient. Make vegetables the main dish and you will save money and eat healthier. A great example is stir fry and casseroles.

*Bonus Tip-Purchase less expensive cuts of meat and practice portion control. Going meatless a few nights a week will help with your budget.* Enjoy!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

National Pretzel Day 4/26


Tomorrow is National Pretzel Day and you can score a FREE Original Soft Pretzel at any Pretzelmaker or Pretzel Time. Just mention “National Pretzel Day” when you order to get your yummy freebie. Find your local store here..Enjoy!

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Saturday Movies- To Rent or Not to Rent

Last week I scored New Moon from the library, but this week I scored The Blind Side. I LOVED this movie. I now see why Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for this touching movie. My favorite character was "SJ"- the new little brother of the lineman Michael Oher (Big Mike). This movie was based on a true story and my husband and I both enjoyed. A hit in my book..Enjoy!

IKEA: Swedish Meatball Meal- $1


I love when IKEA has a deal on their Swedish meatballs. Today and tomorrow stop in to get the Swedish meatball meal for only $1 (reg. $4.29)! The Swedish meatball meal includes 10 Swedish Meatballs and mashed potatoes. Yummy..Enjoy!!!

This offer is not valid at IKEA Hicksville, Houston or IKEA Direct.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Baskin Robbins: $0.31 scoop night 4/28

Mark your calendars now: Next Wednesday is Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins. Enjoy!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Lauren Nicole Gifts Review and Giveaway



As you all know by now, I LOVE personalized gifts. I find them extra special. I was so happy when Lauren Nicole Gifts asked me to review their Hand Stamped Silver & Pearl Necklace.

Isn't it adorable? I have been wearing mine all week and have got many compliments. Pearls are a great gift, especially for weddings. The necklace is light weight and goes with practically everything.

This hand stamped sterling silver bead dome measures 1/2" in diameter and is on top of a 12mm Swarovski Crystal pearl. The dome can be stamped with up to 14 characters and spaces. The Swarovski crystal pearl comes in white, black, light pink, light blue, or dark brown. The stamped bead charm comes on a sterling silver chain. The best part about Lauren Nicole is that each piece of jewelry is hand made to order one piece at a time. Your wedding is one of a kind, why shouldn't your jewelry. This necklace would be the perfect bridesmaid gift. The necklace is simple, yet elegant and of course personalized just for them.


Lauren Nicole gifts has many other great gifts as well. They have different Hand Stamped Necklaces, Ceramics, bookmarks, key chains, as well as personalized wedding and anniversary gifts hand made to order by Lauren Nicole, LLC.


Giveaway: One lucky reader will win their own personalized Hand Stamped Silver & Pearl Necklace.

How to Win: Look around Lauren Nicole Gifts and leave a comment letting me know your favorite item.

Each of the following will give you an extra entry in the giveaway. Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:

-Become a Blog follower
-Leave a comment on a Non-Giveaway post and let me know which post

-Add the Saving Money for a Wedding blog button
-Add Saving Money for a Wedding to your blog roll
-Post about this giveaway on your blog, linking back to Saving Money for a Wedding (2 entries)


Giveaway will end on Saturday, May 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be picked randomly and I will send them an email. The winner has 48 hours to respond to the winning email. Good Luck and thank you for stopping by...Enjoy!

Disclosure: I was provided this necklace from Lauren Nicole Gifts and all opinions are my own.

Thursday Wedding Tip # 44

This weeks wedding tip is on: Wedding Vows. My husband and I did not write our own vows, not really sure why, but it was one less thing to worry about.

Below is a sample of a traditional wedding vow:

I, (Groom's Name), take you (Bride's Name) to be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever. I will trust you and honor you I will laugh with you and cry with you. I will love you faithfully Through the best and the worst, Through the difficult and the easy. What may come I will always be there. As I have given you my hand to hold So I give you my life to keep So help me God.

I, (Bride's Name), take you (Groom's Name), to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever I will trust you and honor you I will laugh with you and cry with you. I will love you faithfully Through the best and the worst, Through the difficult and the easy. What may come I will always be there. As I have given you my hand to hold So I give you my life to keep So help me God.

In unison: Entreat me not to leave you, or to return from following after you, For where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. And where you die, I will die and there I will be buried. May the Lord do with me and more if anything but death parts you from me.

Aww- tears,tears, tears... "You may now kiss the bride"

Here are 3 key steps in writing your own vows:
- Make sure you check with your officiant and confirm what you need to include. There are usually many religions where you need to have certain phrases.
-Take time to write them out and really think about what you love about your partner and add your own touch.
-PRACTICE, Practice, PRACTICE.

I have been to a wedding where the bride was so emotional that she couldn't get her vows out like she wanted to..Of course you are going to be emotional, but the more you practice, the easier the words will come out.

I would love to know if you are planning to write your own wedding vows or using the traditional vows?? Enjoy!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Origins: Earth Day FREEBIE


Origins will be giving away FREE products for Earth Day. Simply bring your current skincare product to any Origins counter tomorrow(4/22), and they'll trade you for either an Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash or an Origins Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser with White Tea, up to a $20 value. Find a store near you...Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

SoBe Lifewater: BOGO FREE


Print a great coupon here for Buy One Get One FREE SoBe Lifewater. I haven't tried this yet, but many of my friends are always looking for great deals on SoBe...Enjoy!

Monday, April 19, 2010

Monday's Healthy Eating and Exercise Tips-Week 3


Healthy Exercise Tip, week 3:


Save your money and work out at home instead of purchasing a gym membership. Make it fun with a circuit workout around your home. If you have stairs in your home, do a workout walking up and down 10 times and keep increasing it. I usually talk on the phone while I walk up and down, the time passes quickly and I like to multi-task. Do a few sit-ups and crunches for good measure. Keep adding different circuits to make it challenging.

*Bonus Tip- Request a FREE "test-drive" at your local gym or take advantage of a FREE week pass. This will get you motivated and seeing what other workouts are out there for you to try at home. You can even look for a resale of gym equipment in your local city if you feel more motivated by the equipment* Enjoy!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

And the Winner is....


Congrats to Natalie...She is the winner of the Cosmetic Bag Set Giveaway from The Wedding Outlet. Thanks to everyone that entered...Enjoy!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Saturday Movies- To Rent or Not to Rent


This week I scored : New Moon from the library.

What can I say, I ENJOYED!! I like the twilight movies, but by no means am I obsessed. I haven't read any of the books yet. I am totally on team Jacob after this movie. I'm 100% in on this movie. Go out and rent it tonight.

Check back every Saturday to see what movies are worth your time/money(of course in my opinion)...Enjoy!

Friday, April 16, 2010

Tropicana Juicy Rewards- B1G1 Movie Ticket


Remember when I spoke about Tropicana's Juicy Rewards program here, well TODAY Only you can redeem TWO Juicy Rewards Points for a Buy One Get One FREE Fandango Movie Ticket.

Here are a few codes that may work to get you some points:

DOUBL- HTREW (2 PTS)
YAHOO- 34765 (1 PT)
LA73E-CL9W4 (1 PT)
Also, when you sign up there is a survey that will give you 1 point.

Enjoy!

Giveaway ends Tonight- The Wedding Outlet


Today is the final day to enter the giveaway for your personalized Cosmetic Bags from The Wedding Outlet. Enter here before midnight tonight...Enjoy!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Boston Market: BOGO FREE


If you haven't decided on what to have for dinner tonight, stop by Boston Market with this coupon to get a FREE Meal when you purchase another. This deal is good all weekend as well..Enjoy!

Thursday Wedding Tip # 43


Happy Tax Day...I hope all your taxes are filed and you are enjoying your Thursday.

Today's wedding tip is on filing your taxes different since you are married. This is my first year filing with my husband. Remember no matter if you are married on Jan 1st or Dec 31st or anywhere in between, you are considered married for the whole year- yep that's how taxes are considered. I found a great article on about.com here on filing your taxes once you get married. Hopefully this will help all the couples getting married in 2010..Enjoy!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Starbucks: 4/15- FREE Coffee


Head on in to Starbucks tomorrow(4/15) for FREE coffee when you bring in a reusable mug. This is a great way to help save the environment and get some FREE coffee. Hopefully you are enjoying the Bold Coffee Journey and getting closer to your FREE Coffee. This weeks blend is Café Estima Blend® Starbucks Fair Trade Certified Coffee...Enjoy!

Carvel- FREE Ice Cream 4/29


Mark your calendars- On April 29th at Carvel you can score FREE Ice Cream. Carvel wants everyone to try their new low fat ice cream and Flavor Shot...Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

glee - TONIGHT!


Glee returns from a 4 month hiatus TONIGHT. Get your popcorn ready and set your DVR's if your going to be out. I am super excited...Enjoy!

KFC: Double Down


Stop by KFC with the printable coupon here to get a FREE Pepsi when you purchase any KFC Double Down Sandwich by 4/26. I am not suggesting this since it is SOOOO unhealthy, but it looks really good. I might have to try it, I'll let you know if I give in. I would love to know if you are going to try this new sandwich..Enjoy!

Jamba Juice- BOGO FREE



Jamba Juice is celebrating their 20th anniversary. Buy One Drink at Jamba Juice, and get one FREE with coupon. Print your coupon here. Coupon good through 4/25. Enjoy!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Target- Special K for $0.39/each


I just got back from Target and am very excited with my purchase.

Target is running a Special this week where the Special K is on sale for $2.39. Buy 5 boxes and you will get a $5 Target Gift Card to use on your next purchase. I used 5 $1.00 off coupons. You can print coupons here and/or check your coupon stash, as I had 5 from previous Sunday coupon inserts.

The Special K Granola is my favorite. This cereal is a great afternoon snack- I prefer it dry( no milk). I can munch on it all day at my desk at work...Enjoy!

Monday's Healthy Eating and Exercise Tips-Week 2


Healthy Eating Tips, Week 2:

Choose fruits and vegetables with the lowest price per serving. Melons, bananas, peaches are the least costly fruits according to the USDA, while veggies include potatoes, broccoli and romaine lettuce.

If you missed last week's exercise tip- check it out here...Enjoy!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Saturday Movies- To Rent or Not to Rent


I have mentioned many times in the past how I score FREE movies from my local library. I am able to keep the movies for 5 day- way better that the Redbox and Blockbuster Express where you only get it for one night.

I tend to put movies on my library card list months in advance, then once the movie comes out on DVD, I am one of the first at the library to score a copy.

Since Saturday night's are the most popular night families rent movies, I figured I would start listing the movies I got from the library this past week and if they are worth watching or not.

This week, I got:

Motherhood
The Informant

Well, first I watched Motherhood and guess what her dog's name is? Coupon- I swear, I was cracking up. And to make the movie even funnier, Uma Thurman's character "blogs"- yep!! For all us bloggers out there, this movie was very cute, especially if you have kids, as she is blogging about her family. Other than that, the movie was just ok. Don't waste your money.

The Informant was very different than I expected. I LOVE Matt Damon in the Bourne movies, but wasn't loving his character that much in The Informant. The movie is a little twisted in the story line, but my Husband did enjoy. Matt is a corporate whistle-blower, but the plot thickens throughout the movie. It is a good movie to compromise on. I'm in!!

Enjoy!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Thursday Wedding Tip # 42

Did I hit the Jackpot yesterday for wedding colors- Take a look:

Wedding Tip # 42- Have fun picking your wedding colors. I was in Walmart and noticed there WONDERFUL collection of flip flops in EVERY COLOR. If you can't decide on your wedding colors- stop by this rack at Walmart to see them all. Flip Flops come in VERY handy for weddings. They are great to wear under your dress during your reception, they make great bridal party gifts as well as great guest favors(especially for beach weddings). You can easily buy some stones, etc to dress up the sandals. They are $2/pair.

I went ahead and bought myself an orange and blue pair for next football season (GO GATORS)..Enjoy!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

$10 off $20 at Smokey Bones and Buca di Beppo


There are a few new restaurant coupons that just came out. Start planning your date night now.

Get $10 off when you spend $20 of more at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill- print here (exp. 4/10/10)

Get $10 off when you spend $20 of more at Buca di Beppo- print here (exp 12/31/10)

Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Payless: BOGO 50% Off

The Payless BOGO sale has started. You can shop on-line and choose "In-Store Pickup" as your shipping option for FREE shipping. Look at those adorable gladiator shoes.

GLEE- 1 more week


I am a BIG GLEEK- that is a fan of "GLEE". Finally the show returns with new episodes next Tuesday 4/13 @ 9:28pm after Idol...Get excited...Enjoy!

Jamba Juice $1 Off


Print your coupon here for a $1 off any fruit smoothie through April 10th. Find your local Jamba Juice location here....Enjoy!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Monday's Healthy Eating and Exercise Tips- Week 1


Wedding season is almost here, and eating healthy and staying fit are extremely important leading up to your wedding day as well. For the next 10 weeks, check back every Monday for healthy eating and exercise tips.


Healthy Exercise Tip, week 1:
Put your sneakers where you will not forget them- grab them on your way out each day or leave them in your car or at the office for a quick walk during your break. Even a 10 minute walk a day is better than nothing- every minute counts..Enjoy!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Easter and DOUBLE COUPONS at Kmart


Have a wonderful Easter. Remember today starts DOUBLE Coupon Days at Kmart. Call and make sure your local store is participating this week. You need to have a "Shop Your Way" Rewards card and ONLY up to 5 coupons can be doubles per day. You can sign up for a FREE card in store. My local Kmart is not that close by, so I might be skipping the DOUBLE COUPON Days this week since it is only up to 5 coupons- I can do just as good at CVS and Walgreens. I would love to know if you score some goodies at Kmart...Enjoy your Easter Sunday!

Saturday, April 3, 2010

FREE Fandango Movie Ticket w/ Hershey's


Hershey’s Candy is offering a FREE Fandango movie ticket ( up to $12) when you send UPCs from FOUR – 10 oz or larger bags along with the form here through 6/30/10. You can gather your UPCs from participating Hershey’s candy- Hershey’s Kisses, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures, Hershey’s Miniatures, or York Peppermint Patties. I suggest stocking up after Easter when the candy is on sale. You just need to mail in the UPCs, no receipt on this one.

Print the form here and mail with 4 proofs to:
2010 Hershey’s Kisses
Movie Ticket Promotion
6961-14
Box 750440
El Paso, TX 88575-0440


You will receive a Fandango Movie code emailed to you once Hershey's receives your submission. The code will be valid until 8/31/10. Fandango is simple to use, just sign up or log in at fandango.com and find a theater near you. Next, enter the code and print out your ticket. Take your printed ticket to the box office and watch your FREE Movie. Enjoy!

Friday, April 2, 2010

And the Winners are..


Congrats to Mandala on winning her own Treasure Chest Spa Gift Set from Castle Baths. She said: I like the Exotic Lavender, Dead Sea Salt Scrub, with Seaweed Extract.

And the winner of the Surprise Monthly Giveaway for March is Leslie. She won over $50 worth of coupons. Keep those comments coming. Get the details here on how to win the surprise monthly giveaway and see last months giveaway here. Enjoy!

P.F. Chang's Easter Sunday


P.F. Chang’s just announced its special Easter menu for this Sunday. They will have a 3-course menu for two for just $39.95. You’ll each get a cup of soup, share an appetizer, 2 entrees and one mini-dessert each. Only certain menu items are included- Some of the entrees include Chang’s Spicy Chicken, Cantonese Shrimp, and Beef a la Sichuan. Nice alternative to a traditional Easter meal..Enjoy!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Thursday Wedding Tip # 41 & Giveaway

Have you been looking for the perfect gift for your bridesmaids? Well, The Wedding Outlet has you covered. I was recently sent a cosmetic bag set to review.



Tip # 41 is how to find gifts for your bridal party. The best gifts are personalized and ones your friends can use over and over again. What girl can't use this adorable cosmetic bag set. The set comes with two bags- a square cosmetic tote and a round travel case. The square tote is the perfect size for all your makeup. It even has a removable mirror =)

The round travel case would be the prefect size for your bridal party to keep their wedding makeup in for quick touch-ups. There is even a mirror hooked into the zipper.

You can personalize this cosmetic set with your bridesmaid's single script initial on both pieces in Bright Pink, Apple Green, Aqua, Red or Lavender thread at no additional cost. I choose the bright pink and love how it looks with the polka dots.

The cosmetic set is crafted on printed nylon with leatherette trim. I like how both bags have zippers, I have seen some cosmetic bags that only button shut and always get worried my makeup pencils will fall out, no worries with this cosmetic bag set. The Wedding Outlet is offering all my readers 10% off their purchase, use code: WEDSAVE at checkout.


The Wedding Outlet also carries a wide variety of wedding day accessories, check out all their great items, as well as many other gift ideas for your wedding party. These cosmetic bags are priced under $25 each using the special coupon code above.

Giveaway: The Wedding Outlet is offering one of my lucky readers their own Cosmetic Bag Set, personalized for you!!

How to Win: Look around The Wedding Outlet and leave a comment letting me know your favorite product.

Each of the following will give you an extra entry in the giveaway. Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:

-Post about this giveaway on your blog, linking back to Saving Money for a Wedding.
-Leave a comment on a Non-Giveaway post and let me know which post
-Add my blog button and/or add me to your blog roll
-Become a Blog follower
-Become a Facebook fan of The Wedding Outlet here

If you do all of the above, you will get an Additional entry- 7 Total. Just leave a comment mentioning all the above.

Giveaway will end on Friday, April 16th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be picked randomly and I will send them an email. The winner has 48 hours to respond to the winning email. Good Luck and thank you for stopping by...Enjoy!

Disclosure: I was provided with free products from The Wedding Outlet and all opinions are my own.