Today’s Deals are out of this world! Let’s start with the big bargains:

Sitewide Perfumania.com Sale! 25% OFF your entire order + a Free Gift! Use Code SITEWIDE. 2 Days Only. Valid thru June 23.

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the Perfumania coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click SHOP NOW.
2. Select your items and place them in your cart. There is no minimum for this code.
3. At checkout, input code SITEWIDE for 25% off and your free gift.
4. Once you’re done, you’ll get 10% Cash Back!

Take 15% off everything at Chicos.com. Use Code 6866. Offer Valid from 6.22 – 6.27.

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the Chico’s Coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click Shop Now.
2. Select your items (sale items count too!) and place them in your cart.
3. At checkout, make sure to input code 6866.
4. Once you’re done, you’ll get 3% Cash Back in your ShopAtHome.com account. With all these discounts, you can get an item like the Sadie Victoria Cardigan for 80% off retail!

Shop the PetCo SUMMER MEGA EVENT – EVERY ITEM ON SALE + FREE Shipping on $60 with code junemega60! Ends Thursday, June 24th (Exclusions apply.)

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the Petco coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click the Shop Now button.
2. Select your items (to qualify for free shipping, you must spend at least $60) and place them in your cart. All sale prices are already marked.
3. If you spend $60, use ocde junemega60 and get free shipping added on. Plus, once you’re done shopping, you’ll get 9% Cash Back in your ShopAtHome.com account, saving you an extra $5.40!

We have two AMAZING Facebook promotions going on: you can win Adobe Photoshop CS5 (a $699 Value) and Make Your Memories Beautiful OR you can enter to win one of 2500 $25 Restaurant.com gift Cards!

We want you to save more than just money, and that’s why all of us here at ShopAtHome.com are proud to tell you about our newest Extra Cash Back event just for Earth Day!

Turn off the television and don’t bother filling up the gas tank in your car! Make little steps – like ordering on line and saving BIG – to help out the environment, thanks to ShopAtHome.com.

Some of the big Cash Back deals we’re offering for the Earth Day Extra Cash Back Evente are:

Dell Home: 6% Cash Back (normally 3%)
Home Depot: 6% Cash Back (normally 3%)
Intuit Websites: $10 Cash Back (normally $5)
Drugstore.com: 12% Cash Back (normally 6%)
Babies ‘R’ Us: 4% Cash Back (normally 2%)

Get ready to shop… but be quick! This sale ends on Earth Day, April 22!

Meet Kaley, a once self-professed “Coupon Hater” who now runs Cha-Ching on a Shoestring, a blog that is centered on helping you save money on your everyday purchases so you can get the things you want (right now, Kaley and her husband are saving up for a cruise… talk about fun!). Learn a little more about the site and Kaley in her own words, then go check out Cha-Ching on a Shoestring!

How did you start Cha-Ching on a Shoestring?

It all began in April of 2008 when my husband was laid off from his job at a small college. At the same time, I was expecting our second son and was about to give up my part time job. I began seeking out ways to save money creatively, not knowing how long we would be without a paycheck. It was then that I was introduced to money saving blogs by a friend. Little did I know how much it would change our lives.

A former self-professed hater of coupons, I suddenly discovered that when armed with the right information, coupons can be FUN. It wasn’t long before I was sharing my new-found love of couponing with friends and anyone who would listen. Several months later, I mentioned the idea to my husband of starting a blog that was dedicated to chronicling our own money-saving journey.

And thus, Cha-Ching on a Shoestring was born!

What has been the most rewarding part of writing on Cha-Ching on a Shoestring?

My husband and I knew when we started the blog that we were not alone–the economy has not been kind to so many of us.  But I have been amazed to discover how many people are really hungry for the information that we share.  Let’s face it.  Money is at the heart of so many issues.   I’ve had people comment that their marriage has improved or they’ve been able to give more or they are experiencing less fear after a lay-off because of what they are learning from the blog.  It’s crazy to me that this blog that started less than a year ago can impact people across the nation.  I love that.

Do you have a funny or interesting story about something that has happened because of your blog?

We moved about 6 months ago and were in the midst of packing up the house and getting ready to move in two days when I got a call from our local TV station.  They wondered if they could come interview us THAT DAY.  I was partly mortified that they were going to show up to a house that was filled with packing boxes and lacked furniture…but partly delighted that I didn’t have to feel like my house had to be spotless!

How have you used ShopAtHome.com to save money, and what is your favorite store to shop from when you use ShopAtHome.com?

Of course! Just last week I scored a hot deal at The Children’s Place using a 15% coupon code, a free shipping code, AND 5% back from ShopAtHome.  I got three pairs of pants and two shirts for my son for less than $12!

What do you think is the best deal you’ve ever found?

Every week it’s something new.  I guess my personal favorite was the week I challenged myself to see how much I could score for only $10.  (You can see my loot here.)

If you could only give one piece of advice to someone who is just starting to coupon and save their money, what would it be?

Don’t feel like you have to score every deal!  There will be 10 more deals tomorrow!  (And I’ll be sure to post them!)

Thanks so much to Kaley for taking time out of her very busy life to talk with us here at ShopAtHome.com! If you’d like to be interviewed in ShopAtHome.com’s Thrifty Chatter, email me at blog@shopathome.com for more details!

We’re gearing up for a new month here at ShopAtHome.com, but there are some great deals for you to take advantage of before February is over! Here are a few of our favorites that you need to see to believe!

TODAY ONLY: Get 25% of orders of $100 or more at BananaRepublic.com from 5 PM EST to 11:59 PM EST. Enter BR25AFTER5 at checkout.

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the Banana Republic coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click SHOP NOW.
2. Choose as many items as you’d like that total up to $100 or more
3. Once in your cart, use code BR25AFTER5 to take an additional 25% off.
4. Once you’ve made your purchases, you’ll get 5% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com. You could get $100 worth of clothes for $71.25!

Starting 2/25 – 3/3: Moosejaw Supersale: Extra 10% Off All Sale Items with code SUPERSALE!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go the the Moosejaw Coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click the SHOP NOW button.
2. Click on the Sale and Outlet tab to head to the sale items. Pick the genre you want, and find the items you’re looking for (it might help if you sort by “% Discount”, which will show you the best deals available.
3. Put your items in your cart, and use code “SUPERSALE” to get an extra 10% off!
4. Once you’ve purchased your items, you’ll get 8% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account, making this an even sweeter deal!

6pm.com has listed over 30 Dockers items at $25 or less, plus you can get 6% Cash Back rebates through ShopAtHome.com!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the 6pm.com Coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click the SHOP NOW button.
2. Search for “Dockers” in the search bar. When it comes up, choose the On Sale items.
3. All items should be under $25. Select what you want, and check out.
4. Once you’re done, you’ll get 6% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account. Since 6pm.com doesn’t offer coupons, this is a GREAT deal!

Take $15 OFF A $100 ORDER, $30 OFF A $150 ORDER, $75 OFF A $250 ORDER at Victoria’s Secret with code SPRING10!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Head to the Victoria’s Secret Coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click on the first coupon.
2. Select at least $100 in items from Victoria’s Secret (the more money you spend, the better the deal is) and put them in your cart.
3. Use code SPRING10 to get the extra $15, $30 or $75 off.
4. Once you’ve made your purchase, you’ll get 2% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account. Even if you don’t combine this with sale items, you can save up to 32%!

Let’s Go WILD:

Today’s WILD Deal: Save 69% + Free Shipping on the Entertainment Book! Now only $10.99… the lowest price so far!

Daily Deals:

Today’s Daily Deal: Get 4% Cash Back Rebates (was 3%) at Staples.com
Wednesday, February 24: Get 2% Cash Back Rebates (was 1%) at Walmart.com
Saturday, February 27: Get 18% Cash Back Rebates (was 9%) at Nutrisystem

Happy Shopping, and we’ll see you in March!

It’s Karen back to tell you about what to do with all those FREE Samples you’ve been sending for, or should be sending for.  But first I want to mention that I have a new blog name.  I am no longer Frugal Rhode Island Mama, I am now Koupon Karen!

I always jump at the chance to send for a FREE Sample, I mean it’s Free so why not, right? And you can find a ton of free samples all over the Internet and also in stores.  So what do you do with them once they arrive? Do you toss them in a draw or a bag in your linen closet?  Or do you put them to use right away?  I’m sure there are people out there thinking “What am I going to do with all this stuff now”.

Here are a few ideas I wanted to share with you about what you can do with all those fun FREE things you’ve been collecting:

1.  Put them in your travel bag.  You have to pay close attention to what sizes you carry on planes and the FREE Samples are almost always the perfect size.  Take two if you need to.
2.  Make up a basket of Freebies and display them in your guest bedroom for when you have guests just in case they forget something.
3.  Send a care package to a college student or someone in the military.
4.  Add them to a gift.  If your buying a bridal shower gift or a house warming gift and you purchase something that goes in the bathroom, make up a gift basket and toss in a bottle of shampoo & conditioner, toothpaste, lotion or whatever you may have that would be appropriate.  For a baby shower make up a cute basket with some onesies, bibs and a bunch of baby samples.  They are great for the diaper bag.  It will make the gift ‘cuter’.
5. Make an emergency car kit.  Toss in some food samples, tissue, band-aids and more.
6. For a couple just moving in together, give them samples of cleaning products and detergents to help them try out some different things.
7. Stocking Stuffers!!  Free samples make the best stocking stuffers and you can put in a lot since they are small!

Free Samples are a great way to try out a new product before you buy it.  This can save you a lot of money.  Just because your best friend likes it, doesn’t mean you will.  You can also save a lot of money on things you don’t use often.  For instance, if you only use lotion in the winter, send for all the free samples of lotion you can find and you’ll never have to but it!

My favorite Free Sample is shampoo.  I like to change what I use every month and the free samples are a great way to find out what I want to buy (or try to score free) the next time there’s a deal.  My daughter’s favorite free sample is cereal!  She loves the little size box and trying something new.  We then tape the box and she uses it in her play kitchen!  See two uses for one free sample!

I’m sure there are way more uses for free samples and if you have an idea leave a comment and share.

You can find a nice list of free samples on my site and also right here at ShopAtHome.  I’m sure there’s something you’ll like. And maybe you’ll get lucky and score a FREE Full Size sample!  Those are the best!!!

Dermstore.com is offering 20% off Sue Devitt Sweet and Chic Set (originally $50, now only $40), with free shipping on ALL orders!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the Dermstore.com coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and go down to the Deal of the Week coupon. Click on it to head over to the site.
2. Choose the item, and put it in your cart. Once you’ve made your purchase, you’ll get 6% Cash Back Rebates, making the product only $37.60!

This week you can take an extra 15% off all clearance items at FreshPair.com with code LOW15 at checkout! PLUS, you’ll get 11% Cash Back Rebates… so this is a great time to stock up on undergarments!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the Freshpair.com Coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click the SHOP NOW button.
2. Click on the “Extra Clearance Savings Banner” to go to clearance.
3. Choose your items, and add code LOW15 to your cart.
4. Once you’ve made your purchase, you’ll get an additional 11% Cash Back Rebate in your ShopAtHome.com account!

Get 20% OFF already marked down prices at Perfumania.com. Use Code AF2FEB through 3/7/10 AND get 10% Cash Back Rebates from ShopAtHome.com!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the Perfumania Coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click on the fourth coupon down.
2. Choose the items you’d like to buy (if you go through the link, your coupon code will already be added) and check out when you’re done.
3. Once you’ve made your purchases, you’ll get 10% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account!

Get a Sandisk MobileMate SD Plus Micro & Mini Memory Card US Reader for $9.99 shipped at AccessoryGeeks AND get 9% Cash Back Rebates!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the AccessoryGeeks.com Coupons page and click the SHOP NOW button.
2. Search for “Sandisk MobileMate” in the search bar. Choose the item priced at $9.99.
3. Add the item to your cart and check out. Once you’re done, you’ll receive 9% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account!

Let’s Go WILD!:

Today’s WILD Deal: Save 91% on a Black Hills Gold Sterling Silver Pendant! Only $9.00!

Daily Deals:

Today’s Daily Deal: Get 6% Cash Back Rebates (normally 4%) at HSN.com!
Wednesday, February 17: Get 14% Cash Back Rebates (normally 8%) at SmartBargains.com
Friday, February 19: Get 6% Cash Back Rebates (normally 3%) at Macys.com
Sunday, February 21: Get 8% Cash Back Rebates (normally 4%) at Sephora.com

We’re planning on creating some new and improved giveaways both on the site and through our Facebook and Twitter pages… and we would LOVE your input! Leave a comment here and tell us what you’d like to win! Try to keep it logical (as much as we’d love to, we can’t buy you a car!) and we’ll do our best to make it happen!

Starting Wednesday 2/10, Smartbargains.com is running a massive coupon event! For 2 days only, SmartBargains is taking huge discounts on 14 categories and brands and with a custom landing page to optimize conversion.

You can tie these deals together with the 10% off coupon on the SmartBargains coupons page here at ShopAtHome.com. Here are just some of the AMAZING deals that are going to be available through 2/13:

An Extra 25% off Designer Watches and Jewelry: Dolce & Gabana, Kenneth Cole and more
An Extra 20% off Tumi and Brics Luggage: Two top brands at amazing discounts
An Extra 30% off Women’s Designer Fashion: Free People, Ben Sherman, Juicy Couture and more
An Extra 25% off Entire Stock of Dress Shoes: Jessica Simpson, Boutique 9, Vaneli and more
An Extra 30% off Down Comforters: Choose from Light, Mid and Ultimate warmth and comfort
An Extra 25% off Designer Handbags: Hobo International, Carla Manciana and more
An Extra 30% off Dinnerware and Flatware: Casual, Collectible, Classic and more

With how sweet this deal is, it only gets better… because with ShopAtHome.com, you’ll get 8% Cash Back Rebates for your purchases!

Good luck, and happy shopping!

Can you believe we’re almost at Valentine’s Day? I hope you’ve already gotten all the gifts for your sweetheart but if you haven’t, we have a couple of great deals (as well as an extended Extra Cash Back Event!) to help you out!

A FREE TRIAL on Pur Minerals’ signature, award-winning 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation (Travel Size) with code FREETRIAL2010 – just pay the cost of shipping (only available to NEW Pur Minerals customers, only 1 free trial per customer, promotion runs through 2/8-2/14).

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Head over to the Pur Minerals coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click the Free Trial coupon (it’s the only featured coupon) to head to their website.
2. Choose the correct color for your skin tone, and place it in your cart.
3. The coupon code should automatically be added to your cart (as well as some free samples!), but if not, type FREETRIAL2010 in the coupon or promotional code box.

Get kids and baby Jeans at GapKids: Buy one pair, get the second for $10 (ends 2/10) PLUS get 5% Cash Back Rebates through ShopAtHome.com!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Head over to the GapKids coupons page and click the SHOP NOW button to head to the site.
2. Click the big jeans deal banner, and choose two pairs you’d like to buy for your little ones! The discount will come off automatically.
3. Once you’re done shopping, you’ll see 5% Cash Back rebates in your account within 60 days!

Now through 2/16/10, receive a FREE 6-Piece Gift + FREE Shipping with $75 purchase – code VALENTINE at checkout (a $104 value) when you shop at Clarins.com!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Head over to the Clarins coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click the SHOP NOW button.
2. Choose $75 worth of products (I recommend the Extra Firming Bonus Kit), and place it in your cart.
3. Add the promo code VALENTINE to get free shipping and the 6-piece gift added.
4. Once you’ve made your purchase, you’ll receive 7% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account, meaning you’ll receive $179 worth of products for $69.75 (a savings of 62%)!

Save 80% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificate orders and receive a $15 FTD® Floral Reward. Use code HEART and Pay $2 thru 2/14/10.

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to Restaurant.com Coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click the SHOP NOW button.
2. Enter your zip code and choose the restaurant(s) you want to buy from.
3. Select a $25 Gift Certificate, and add it to your cart. Once in your cart, input the coupon code HEART to save 80% off!

Let’s Go WILD:

Today’s WILD Deal: Save 67% on Disney Fleece Blanket Sleeper for Infants! Now only $4.99!

Daily Deals:

Today’s Daily Deal: Get 24% Cash Back Rebates (normally 12%) at ProFlowers!
Thursday, Feb 11: Get 6% Cash Back Rebates (normally 3%) at Omaha Steaks
Saturday, Feb 13: Get 7% Cash Back Rebates (normally 5%) at Home Depot
Monday, Feb 15: Get 4% Cash Back Rebates (normally 3%) at Staples

We’re coming up on the last few days of the ShopAtHome.com Valentine’s Day Gifts Extra Cash Back Event! The event has been extended through the 10th so you still have a little time to get all of the gifts you need for your Valentine with up to 75% Bonus Cash Back Rebates!

Wanting a craft project to create to save money or to spend time with your kids?  Something created by you can mean more than simply going to the store and purchasing it. Hand making Christmas cards, party invitations, or even wedding invitations can add something special.  Taking the time to create a look that is truly unique will leave a lasting impression.

Not sure of where to start or how to go about making your own crafts? Michaels is the store for you! Simply browse through the different categories on their website and look through their variety of different areas including beads, bakeware, floral, wedding, home décor, and special occasion to find the craft that is right for you.  Every section has projects listed that will help you get a start on making something special.  Whether you are looking for something to create alone or something to create with others, you will find all the ideas you need to get started!

Finding all the supplies you need is easy when shopping at Michaels.  They have everything from paint, to flowers, to baskets, to the paper or cooking supplies you need. Everything you need can be found in one convenient shopping trip! Save money while you are shopping with Michaels Coupons and get the best prices on all your different crafting adventures.  Coupons are now easy to find and easy to access. Simply head over to the ShopAtHome.com website to start saving money today!

Once at the website, simply type in Michaels to find the store page you are looking for. After landing on that page, browse through the multiple coupons available to find the one that will help you get that most bang for your buck! Once you have found the Michaels Coupons you wish to use, click on the large green Shop Now button to be directed to the Michael’s website to start looking through the different projects and finding the one that looks the most interesting and fun to you!

Browse through the projects and find fascinating ideas like making a princess cake for your little girl’s birthday, or making the perfect girls night out invitations to send to all of your friends. The possibilities of the different things you can make are endless, so be sure to look through all of the wonderful ideas and start having fun!  Michaels Coupons can make your crafty idea affordable which will allow you to create more things then you thought possible!

Start creating and crafting the perfect projects! Even if you aren’t artsy or creative, Michaels will help you get started on the project that is right for you! Take the time to create something special, you will be happy you did.

We’ve talked about a lot of things in this series, from menu-planning, to using coupons, to planning your menu based upon what you have on hand and what is on sale at the store.

Today were going to talk about one of my biggest secrets for grocery saving success: practicing the Buy Ahead Principle. What’s that, you ask?

Well, basically, other than dairy products and produce, I aim to never pay full price for anything. Instead, I try to buy enough of a product when an item is on sale at its lowest price to tide me over until the next sale.

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For instance, in this shopping trip picture, you’ll see that I mainly stocked up on cereal. In fact, I bought 16 boxes of cereal–enough to last us for at least 6 weeks, likely longer. Did we only eat cereal that week? No way! We actually only ate a few boxes of cereal that week and the rest of what we ate mostly came from items I’d stocked up on during previous sales.

Because I stock up on items when they are on sale at my target price (providing I can afford it in our $40 per week grocery budget), my grocery shopping trips will usually look quite strange and will certainly not be the basis for a balanced menu. But you can check out some of our menus here to see that we do eat a fairly balanced diet. Well, at least we’re certainly not subsisting on Easy Mac and Jell-O every meal!

How do we have varied menus when I buy such an odd assortment of groceries each week? It’s because the majority of our meals are based upon what we already have in our refrigerator, pantry, and freezer–our stockpile of items which I’ve purchased in bulk at 60-100% off the retail price.

For many people who are used to buying only what groceries you’ll use in the next few days, practicing the Buy-Ahead Principle can seem mind-boggling. However, I highly recommend you at least give it a try as it can save you a great deal of money. In fact, I would estimate that we routinely save at least $30-$50 each week by doing so.

However, if this is a new concept for you, don’t go out and spend $500 tomorrow trying to build up a stockpile. Instead, just designate a small percentage of your grocery budget each week to buying extra of those heavily-discounted items which you know you will use sometime in the next few months.

For instance, if toothpaste is on sale for $1.50 and you have 5 $1 off coupons, go ahead and buy 5 at $0.50 each. It will likely take you a few months to use all that toothpaste and, by then, there will have been another sale you can take advantage of. Instead of paying $2.50 per tube of toothpaste every time you need it, you’ll pay $2.50 for five tubes of toothpaste.

These little $1 and $2 savings really start to add up. And once youve built up a good stockpile of items, you’ll find that you rarely ever will pay full price for anything again. Plus, you wont have to run to the store every time you run out of toilet paper. Instead, you can just run to your storage closet and get a package from your stockpile that you got on a great sale!