Closed: Christmas GiveAway: $10 Toy from Amazon

Merry Christmas - my present to you....

I traded in my coins at Coinstar a couple of weeks ago and received the bonus $10 certificate for Toys & Games.... since I don't need any Toys or Games, I'm passing it on to you. I will choose a winner at random from those who comment to this post, then you can choose the Toys and/or Games you'd like - up to a $10 value - and I'll order it and have it shipped directly to you.

How to Enter:

1. Required - Like Money Saving Mode on Facebook or follow publicly via Google Friend Connect (I must be able to confirm you are a follower on one of these two for you to win). Comment on this post to let me know which one you're doing and be sure to leave your email address I can contact you. Tell me which Toys &/or Games $10 or less you'd like to have.

2. Optional - for up to 3 extra entries, share this giveaway on your blog, twitter or Facebook. Up to 2 extra entries (one for each). Post a separate entry below for each one you did.

Giveaway will close and I will choose a winner on Monday January 3, 2011

Merry Christmas!

I hope that all are having a wonderful Money Saving Holiday! I can't wait to take a picture of what I managed to pack into my hubby's stocking for under $25 (I had a hard time fitting it all in there, even).

So what did you do this year to save money on your holiday shopping?

Merry Christmas!!!

Don't Forget Your Sunday Paper

There is a coupon insert in Sunday's paper. This week it is just one, but it's a good one - the Proctor & Gamble insert. For a good idea of what coupons to expect in this insert, click here (or click the image below).

Smart Cookies

While setting up my Tivo to record the upcoming "Extreme Couponing" show, I stumbled across this series - Smart Cookies, on IONLife network.

I wasn't really sure what this show was about the synopsis of the episode that tagged it as something interesting to me including coupon use. I decided to record it and give it a try.

I was pleasantly surprised by the first episode that I saw. Smart Cookies follows the 5 hosts as they give money advice, track down the answers to money tips, find ways to save money and more. The episode that I caught had the hosts finding the answer to whether or not retailers really are allowed to put a minimum on how much you have to spend in order to use a credit card. They also taught two ladies the basics of "playing" the stock market, gave the basics on tipping and had a contest amongst the hosts to see which lady could get the most for free.

If you are reading this blog, this is a show you may want to check out. You may be surprised at what you'll learn in one half hour episode of this show.

The Smart Cookies website

Frugal Fridays

Check out these great links for stories of frugality and ideas to help you save money.

10 Top CDs only $3.99 on Amazon (Today Only)

Download ten of the year's biggest albums for just $3.99 each.

10 Top Album Downloads Just $3.99

Need more bargains? Starting today and running through January, they will have Over 1000 MP3 Albums Just $5 each. View more deals on the Gold Box Page

Zazzle's After Christmas Sale

A little early, but hey everyone's calendar is different right?

That said, it's never too early to pick up some cool stuff on sale, or better yet with Zazzle make your own cool stuff. How about a mug with a picture of your favorite kid? Or how about picking up a tshirt for Grandma. Heck, Valentine's Day & Mother's Day are just around the corner and what better way to say "I love you" than to put your face on a mug or a tshirt!


Get 15% off mugs now through 1/31 with code SAVE15ALLMUG

And starting 12/26, Zazzle's After Christmas Sale - Top Products on Sale w/code ZAZZLEACSALE

I knew that Twitter Account Would Come in Handy Eventually

I still don't get Twitter, but I did just get a $5 Amazon Video on Demand credit for having a Twitter account!

Just Click Here then Click Tweet and Get $5, enter your Twitter info and you'll get hooked up. You'll also be following Amazon MP3 on Twitter (just so you know).

Free MP3s Today on Amazon

There is a code that is good for $2 worth of MP3 downloads on Amazon.  It's only good today (12/23) through Sunday (12/26).  Just Enter Code: GIVEMP3S here

Free Movie Rentals at Blockbuster Kiosks

I think they have these inside of Kroger stores around here, I know I've seen a few (they just aren't as common as the Redbox).  That said, if you use the Blockbuster kiosks to rent a movie today or tomorrow (12/23/12/24) you can get a free rental by entering code thanku

***Just keep in mind that if you rent it tomorrow night you may have to pay for 1 day since chances are the store the kiosk is in may not be open on Christmas Day for you to return it.