Shutterfly Holiday Cards

Shutterfly has the best holiday cards I've seen from a photo website.  I just ordered mine there and got to choose a super cute layout with one picture on the front, and 6 more on the inside!  There was even enough room for me to describe what the pictures were about so my family and friends can keep up with what we've been up to all year.  Check it out!

Most Wonderful Story Christmas 5x7 folded card

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Back to School Shopping at the Parks

Spend $75 or more at any of the following retailers from August 6 - August 7, 2010 at The Parks at Arlington and receive a $10 mall gift card, while supplies last.

Banana Republic
Fossil
Forever 21
Bare Escentuals
Gymboree

Visit the Redemption Zone located at the Customer Service Center in Center Court to redeem your receipts. Redemption Zone hours are Friday, August 6 - Saturday, August 7 from 11am - 9pm.

Limited number of cards available, so hurry in while supplies last!

Staples Back To School Deals for Next Week

Staples will have multipurpose paper for $0.01 after Easy Rebate (and they are really easy) limit 2.  I'm not sure if the limit applies to the week before last's deal on the same item, or if it's a new deal so you can do it again. I'll find out and let you know. . . Yep, it's a new deal, so you can get 2 more packs and still get the rebate!! 

Also, they will have ball point pens for $0.01/8 pk limit 2 (teachers' limit 25) with $5 in store purchase.  You can buy your multipurpose paper 2 @ $4.99 each (before rebate) to meet that requirement!

And. . . the best deal EVER!!!  I did this last year and it was fantastic: buy ANY backpack and get 100% of the purchase price back in Staples Rewards!!  That makes it completely FREE!!  I got a really nice backpack last year, so I don't know if I need to do it this year or not, but maybe I could get one and donate it to charity.  You must have a Staples Rewards account, and give your card or phone number to the sales person when you purchase and your "check" will come in a few months.  You have to spend it at Staples, but who doesn't constantly need printer ink, right???

They will also have the following items for $0.25 each:
~Zebra retractable Gel Pens, black, 5pk, after easy rebate, limit 1
~Staples Hype pen style assorted Highlighters, 6pk, limit 2, no rebate required
~0.14 liter Really Useful box, limit 2, no rebate required

And finally, Staples has a 4GB USB Flash Drive for $9.99!

$12 for $25 worth of food @ Habaneros through Groupon

Habaneros is a restaurant in one of the new shopping centers south of I-20 on Cooper that we've been meaning to try.  What better time to try than when we can get 52% off buy buying this Groupon!!  AND, since someone I know signed up and purchased a Groupon recently, I got $10 off, so it was only $2!!!  SWEET DEAL!

***FYI it took me a long time to complete my purchase. . . I think the site is having issues today.  Stick with it, or try again later, it's worth it!!

Good School Supply Deals @ Office Max

$0.25 limit 3 for each of the following items:

~ Glue (package with 1 bottle and 2 sticks)
~Pencil Sharpener
~Sharpie Singles

$0.20 limit 3, for kid scissors

$0.50 limit 3 Bic Cristal Pens

In my experience, they are not as teacher-friendly with the increased limits, but still a great deal on some things.  I'm going to get some Sharpies!!  Remember, you can go back and max out your limit each day or go to multiple locations if you need lots of stuff, as long as they are still in stock.

FREE Expo Dry Erase Markers @ Office Deopot

This is another mail-in rebate from Office Depot, but what teacher doesn't use Dry Erase Markers??  Get 'em for your child's teacher or for that family calendar on your refrigerator.  They are also great for writing notes to your family members on the bathroom mirrors! After all, the end up being FREE!  Don't be afraid of mail in rebates.  The check will come in the mail in about a month or so, and it never fails to come just when you need a bit of extra cash!  Let me know if you have questions or need help doing the rebate.  You will get the rebate form with your receipt when you buy them.

Group Discount Programs

I'm totally diggin' the new group discount programs that are popping up.  I've already shared with you my excitement about Groupon in a previous post, but I've found two more websites that do the same thing.  Mamapedia Sweet Deals and Living Social.  Everyday there's a new deal, and if the minimum number of participants is met, then the deal is on, and you get a great deal on whatever it is that's offered that day.  So far I've purchased a painting class, chiropractic massages, carpet cleaning, and tickets to the Texas Discovery Gardens through these sites at amazing discounts.  Businesses participate and offer these deals in hopes of reaching new long term customers, and customers get a super deal so it's a win-win!  Ok, the two new sites I've found are:

Mamapedia Sweet Deals: In addition to a great deal , you also get to designate a school or preschool to receive 5% of your purchase!  Bonus! 

Living Social shows you other things to do in your city of choice, like top rated restaurants and places to go, as well as offering a fantastic deal on something.  

Also, all three sites offer a referral incentive program.  Groupon gives you $10 when someone you have invited gets their first Groupon.  Mamapedia Sweet Deals gives you a $10 credit when your friends join and place their first order, and Living Social gives you your deal FREE if three of your friends buy the same deal.