Holy Freebie Frenzy, Batman!

Tara, over at Deal Seeking Mom, has compiled a great list of current freebies that I just had to share! I didn't realize how many freebies are out there! Feel free to check out the entire list, and sign up for those you have to have, or those you could donate, or maybe even use as stocking stuffers :)

My advice- create a new e-mail address just for these deals, so you don't jam up your personal account- some freebies also come with their fair share of junk e-mails, yuck! And never provide personal info (SSN's) or credit card/bank info!

Check out the entire list here! Thanks Tara!

RedBox Codes

For all my RedBox fans out there, here is a list of some free codes, all good for one free, one-day rental! (I am not sure which ones are new or old, but hey- I figure they are all worth a try!

I found this on the dealspl.us website, some people commented on the post with more codes, so scroll down the page to check those out too!

Grocery Store Lists

The newest lists and match-ups are available from Grocery Smarts now! Click on your store of choice below, the new lists are good from 10/27- 11/2.  When you are checking out the lists, look for the "*****" in the left column for the best "stock-up prices" and bargains!

Ralph's  - Check out the 3 day sale! I see some HOT deals! 

-General Mills cereals on sale- check out the coupon match ups for the lowest prices!

Vons/Pavillions - Check out the 3 day sale! Hot deals there too! (As of this morning, the grocery smarts list is not loading, I will check back later and make any updates!)

Albertsons  - Another 3 day sale- some great deals!

Avocados- .50/ea!

Pineapple- .99/lb!
12 pk. Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite- 4/$12! ($3 a 12 pack!)

Great News!

Grocery Smarts now has current sale lists and coupon match ups for CVS, Walgreens, and Wal-Mart!

CVS

Walgreens

Wal-Mart

*Please be sure to check the dates on all lists! Not all stores are on the same sale cycles.

FREE Sample: Thomas Coffee!

I am a lone coffee drinker in my house, so I adore these samples! They usually make the perfect small pot of coffee- just for me!

Go HERE to request a free sample of Thomas Premium Gourmet Coffee. Expect to receive your sample in about a week.

Giveaway: Freebies 4 Mom!

Heather, one of my top money-saving heroes over at Freebies 4 Mom, is celebrating her third blogging Birthday! To celebrate, she is giving away 100 gifts to her readers! Head on over to enter the"one day" drawing, and have a chance at prizes ranging in value from $10 to $300! I would LOVE the $300 Apple gift card :) but hey- the Starbucks card is right up my alley too! And don't worry, she only uses the email address you provide as a way of notifying her winners.

Good luck, and let me know if you win anything!

Justice Clearance Deals

I have a few mommy friends this post is perfect for! ShopJustice.com has a few rock bottom priced "last chance" clearance items that would be perfect little gifts for the holidays! Quantities are super limited, so I would hurry on over and see what you can get! There are lots of bathing suits, some tops, and a few pairs of shorts.

Additional 40% off with code: 717 (expires 11/2) Clothing items for less than $2! Stock up for next summer- this is the perfect time to do so!

Here is the Pinching your Pennies forum about this deal. The peace sign tanks are super cute- scroll down toward the bottom of the page and check out the stocking stuffers too!

She's Baaaa-aaaack!

Just in time for the Holidays :)

Well, after a much needed 2 month hiatus (has it really been that long!?!?) I have decided to ease my way back into the wild world of bargain blogging!

We are nearing the end of my pregnancy and soccer season, so things are beginning to slow down for us over here. The kids and I have established our daily routine (finally!) and I have managed to squeeze in some quality time for bargain hunting and blogging- yay!

Thank you all SO much for your understanding and patience. I know once this little monkey makes her appearance in December, I will be taking another necessary break. Hopefully I can get some guest bloggers on here to keep up with the abundance of holiday deals and steals!

It feels good to be back :)
-Ambra

Outerwear Steals at Old Navy

(I LOVE this coat! Original price: $89.50- after coupon- less than $50! Yes please!)

Old Navy's fan page on Facebook celebrated their one millionth fan by releasing a limited time coupon and code, good for 50% off one outerwear item! The code is OUTER50 and can only be applied to one item online. Here is the link for the printable coupon to use in-store. It is a PDF so you can print it as many times as you would like, if you are crazy like me and plan on visiting more than one Old Navy locations :) Code and coupon are valid now until Thursday (10/28). If the link doesn't work for some reason, I have some extra if you want to come grab one or two :)

I have also seen a few other deals that are stackable with this code:

Today only (10/26) Add any Piper Lime item to your cart, get free shipping and a $25 gift card for a future Piper Lime purchase by using code TREAT4U. Piper Lime is an Old Navy affiliate store, specializing in shoes and accessories. You can buy clearance or "last chance" items and still take advantage of this offer! Both stores will combine the shipping :)

Click on THIS to see all the stackable codes you may be able to use.

AND if you do order online, don't forget to use EBates and earn 8% back on all your purchases, for an even better deal. If you are new to EBates, sign up now and get a $5 bonus! Click below to get started!

A Brief "Blogging Hiatus" if you Will....

Hi friends!

Just wanted to let you all know that I will be taking some time off from the blogging world. I have some personal issues I am dealing with- not to mention three kids, a rough pregnancy, and it's Back to School and soccer season :) Doesn't leave me with much time (or patience!) to blog all the time!

Please feel free to use the Facebook SoCalFDAS fan page to share any deals with other readers- it is a great social tool and way to share the savings!

Thank you all for your understanding- once school is in full swing, and I have my routine back to normal, I will surely be back!

For up to date savings and tips, I would suggest signing up to receive e-mail updates and/or blog feeds from my favorite money saving divas:

The Krazy Coupon Lady (look in the right column for the "Subscribe" tab/box)

Deal Seeking Mom (direct link)

Freebies4Mom (the sign up box is in the top tab bar on the left)

Click on the above links to sign up for their updates- totally worth it! You can follow them on FB too!

Grocery Store Lists

The newest lists and match-ups are available from Grocery Smarts now! Click on your store of choice below, the new lists are good from 8/17- 8/23.  I am looking through the lists right now, and I will be sure to update each store with the best deals I see!

Ralph's  

Vons/Pavillions 

Albertsons  

Great News!

Grocery Smarts now has current sale lists and coupon match ups for CVS, Walgreens, and Wal-Mart!

CVS

Walgreens

Wal-Mart

*Please be sure to check the dates on all lists! Not all stores are on the same sale cycles.

40% off Michael's Coupon

Go HERE and print a 40% off one item coupon for Michael's!

This coupon is good on one regular priced item (some restrictions apply)

Good through Saturday August 28th

30% off Coupon/Code for Gymboree

Print this Coupon  to get 30% off any purchase (in store or online- code is GYMFAMILY) August 19-22. A great chance to score some good quality clothes at a lower price, or for stocking up on clearance items for Christmas gifts or next summer! I also spotted some adorable Halloween costumes :)

Earn Gymbucks! For every $50 spent, earn $25 in Gymbucks! Redeemable from September 30 to October 10.

GAP and Old Navy "Give and Get" Sale is Coming!

I seriously wait for this coupon twice every year (January was the first time)- it is perfect for Back to School shopping and stocking up on summer clothes for next year (yes, I buy clothes for next year!) You get 30% off, and 5% of your purchase is donated to Big Brother's and Sisters. It's a win-win situation!

Coupon is good from August 26-29th

Coupon valid at GAP (and GAP outlet), Old Navy, and Banana Republic (and BR Factory Stores)

Go HERE to print your coupon!

A Couple NEW Facebook Coupons and Deals!

Facebook has been a little on the slow side as far as consumer product coupons and deals are concerned. I came across these Facebook finds, and wanted to share!

BOGO Athenos Feta- "Like" them on Facebook, and print two coupons! (Hit the back button- it's a Bricks Q)

Free Sample of Ouidad Hair Gel- "Like" them on Facebook, fill out the form under the "Free Sample" tab. Sample is for first 5,000, so quantities are limited!

BOGO Barbara's Cereal- "Like" them and print 2 BOGO coupons (up to $4.99!)

Gain Laundry Detergent and V-8 Fusion have been doing random giveaways as well. Every time I hear about these, it's too late! Next time I see one pop up, I will be sure to update you as fast as I can!

Sorry for the lack of posts lately- a mixture of  this California heat, pregnancy, and being in a wedding has kept me more occupied than usual. I will try to get back in the swing of things as soon as possible :)