The Bargain Blog

$5 Baby Coats

2012-01-17T19:39:00.001-08:00

Just wanted to pass along a deal I spotted...

The Children's Place in Marketplace Mall has put their winter items on clearance. Warm hats w/ ear flaps are $2.99 and a bunch of very nice, warm baby coats are $4.99 each. I'd call them before going to make sure they have the size you need.

Lisa

Entertainment Center & TV

2011-11-30T08:10:00.000-08:00

We have an entertainment center and a tv that we would like to get rid of. The entertainment center is solid oak and in very good condition, so we would like to sell it at best offer. The tv is free if you want it to go with the entertainment center, or if you just want the tv. I've attached a picture of both. If your interested please email me at gretch.valencic@gmail.com.

Cyber Monday Pool Pass Sale!

2011-11-28T11:30:00.000-08:00

Thought I'd pass this along. It's a great deal -- Linda Hobson

Champaign Park District
706 Kenwood Road
Champaign, IL 61821-4112
217-398-2550
www.champaignparkdistrict.com | info@cparkdistrict.com

Beat the crowds, snag a great deal, and give the gift of summer this holiday season by taking advantage of our Cyber Monday Pool Pass Sale! All pool passes will be on sale, plus any 2011 Pool Pass Holders will be able to renew their passes for an additional 10% off the sale price! This sale is only good on Monday, November 28th, and only online, so be sure you set a reminder and visit http://www.cparkdistrict.com/poolpass_sale.htm to get a great deal on summer fun!
Renewals (anyone with an active pass in 2011) will be sold at the following prices (R/NR):
Individuals: $72/$108
Family of 3: $135/$202.25
Additional members: $27/$40.50
Senior (65+): $54/$81
Purchase a new pass at the following prices (R/NR):
Individuals: $80/$120
Family of 3: $150/$225
Additional members: $30/$45
Senior (65+): $60/$90

For more information on these programs and events go to www.champaignparkdistrict.com
© 2011 | Champaign Park District | E-mail | 706 Kenwood Rd, Champaign, IL 61821-4112 | 217-398-2550

Old Navy $.97 Sale Girl Clothes 5-16

2011-11-10T10:04:00.001-08:00

I stopped at Old Navy today (new location, next to Bergners in the mall) and found a $.97 shelf and rack full of summer girl clothes sizes 5-16. There were many tops, some dresses, denim and gray capris, some skirts as well. I was told it was set out a few days ago, the shelf is emptier, but the rack is still packed full)

Unfortunately nothing like it on the boys' side.

Shelly O

Pay What You Can Photography!

2011-10-01T19:01:00.000-07:00

Hello all! Every month I offer a "Pay What You Can" promotion. It is just as it seems, you pay me what you can for a mini photo shoot outdoors. In return you get a cd of images with 5 of them being edited. For the month of October I have had a couple of cancellations so I just thought I would post on here in case anyone is interested. This is a great time for Senior or Christmas card photos! Please e-mail me at riosfamilyinc@gmail.com

Thanks,
Emiley Rios

Beautiful Life Photography

Glider for Sale

2011-09-07T10:44:00.000-07:00

I'm selling our glider for $60.00. It is in near perfect condition. I bought it when Taylor was born and now it's just taking up space. You can see a picture of the exact one that I purchased HERE. Call or email me if you are interested- you'll have to come get it yourself (our car is really little). Thanks!

April Thorpe
tweedlediva2003@yahoo.com
217-819-8342

Beautiful Life Photography

2011-09-03T09:46:00.000-07:00

Hello all! My name is Emiley Rios and I moved into the Urbana ward about a month ago. I just wanted to introduce myself and my business, Beautiful Life Photography. I also wanted to let everyone know of a September special I am running. It's the time of year to start thinking about Senior portraits as well as Christmas card photos. Therefore I am offering an outside shoot for $75. You will get a CD and copyright of edited photos. You can choose to print the photos yourself or I can send them to my lab for an additional fee. There is no limit on locations, wardrobe changes or number of family members. Normally these sessions go for $150! Please call or e-mail me to schedule a session. Hurry, spots fill up fast. Don't forget to tell your friends!

Beautiful Life Photography
riosfamilyinc@gmail.com
(208)851-8721

Borders Closing Sale

2011-09-01T07:29:00.000-07:00

Debbie wants you to know (and I agree it is noteworthy!) -- Borders is going out of business and everything in the store is 50% off or more. Those of you who want to do some early Christmas shopping, head on over! When I was there last week, they had 2012 calendars for 70% off. They may be cheaper than that now.

One Week Boutique

2011-08-22T14:44:00.000-07:00

Do you think it would be beneficial to let everyone know about the One Week Boutique that is coming up? They can get more info about consigning on their website oneweekboutique.com. It's a great motivation to go through your stuff and clean out what you don't need/use anymore, and also to shop for good quality items!

Thanks!

One Week Boutique's Fall 2011 sale!
NEW, BIGGER location!

DATES: September 17-19!NEW LOCATION: 2202 Glenn Park Drive in Champaign
(former Hobby Lobby building, next to County Market)

Saturday, September 17th 9AM-7PM
Sunday, September 18th 10AM-7PM
Monday, September 19th 10AM-7PM
(most items half-price on Monday)

www.OneWeekBoutique.com
Visit us on Facebook: One Week Boutique Baby/Children's Consignment
Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/owbsale

One Week Boutique returns for our Fall/Winter sale offering fabulous bargains on gently used children's & maternity items. Find everything your growing child needs from clothing (sizes Newborn -14) to toys, books, baby gear (such as strollers, high chairs and more) and maternity items. We'll have over 40,000 items!
There is a $2 admission on Saturday only or you can print a coupon for FREE admission. OWB Free Admission
Volunteers and Consignors shop before the public (see right column for more info!)
First Time Mom's Sale: If you or someone you know is pregnant with or adopting their first child or if they have a first child under 12 months old, let them know about our awesome First Time Mom's sale! Register online for entry into our private FTM sale so tnew mom's can stock up on all the goodies they'll need for baby. New mom's must register for this pre-sale for admission ticket. See what a sale looks like by visiting our website at http://www.oneweekboutique.com/preview/index.php and tell your new mommy friends to sign up for this great pre-sale as well!

We accept Cash, Check, MasterCard, Visa & Discover. You must show a photo I. D. with all check and credit/debit card purchases. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Please forward this email to your family and friends that shop for kids!

water storage

2011-07-19T09:34:00.000-07:00

If you are interested in participating in a group order for 55-gallon blue water storage barrels, please contact Louise Dunn at louisedunn1 at comcast dot net or 355-1935.

She planns to order around the first of August.

Free Bowling for Kids!

2011-07-09T19:20:00.000-07:00

If you go to the following website and sign up, your kids can get free bowling for the rest of the summer. I know it's available at the Savoy bowling alley and might be in Champaign (just check the map on the site). Here's the link: http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/

--Robbie

p.s. Kids must be age 15 and under, standard shoe rental rates apply. -- Alysa

Prairie Fields neighborhood yard sale

2011-06-02T10:09:00.000-07:00

I know that lots of us yard sale and today from 4-7, Fri 8-2, & Sat 8-2 Prairie Fields neighborhood in Savoy is having their annual yard sale.

Thanks,
Robbie

Great prices for church/interview clothes!!

2011-05-19T19:43:00.000-07:00

My name is Debbie Horner and I work at Karen's Kloset, 231 S. Mattis in Champaign. We are doing some spring cleaning and we will be putting a fresh batch of clearance clothes out tomorrow, Friday, May 20th. We have ALOT of MEN'S clothes that are perfect church and business clothes. $3.00 for a pair of Banana Republic dress pants??? yep $3.00 for an Izod dress shirt??? you betcha $5.00 for a pair of brand new wingtips??? better believe it! O.K. ladies, I know your husband is probably not reading this, but that doesn't mean you can't get him to catch the "fever", if you know what I mean. Tell him what he saves on his much needed new summer wardrobe, he can spend on new tools for summer projects. You know how much they love their toys!

Ironwood Garage Sale May 21

2011-05-17T13:20:00.000-07:00

I know we have many garage salers. Ironwood, west of Staley and north of Windsor is having it's annual garage sale this weekend.

Shelly O.

Miracle Grow on sale at Wal-Mart

2011-05-16T12:43:00.000-07:00

I found the huge (2 cu ft) bag of Miracle Grow Potting Soil at Wal-Mart today at lunchtime.

On Saturday I saw the same bag at Home Depot for $14.97. I was told by the clerk at Wal-Mart that this size had been marked down from the usual $10 to $8, which is what I paid. He expected it to be marked up again, so if you are interested, you may wish to get a bag while they last at $8. My experience with this soil is pretty much what you see on television--great!

(Louise D.)

Open House Retreat!

2011-04-09T19:10:00.000-07:00

This is an invite to ALL the WONDERFUL SISTERS that would like to have a day out. Please refer to the invite by going to this site http://jenikaslens.com/?p=5174. It will be awesome and you won’t want to miss it.

Thanks!

Jenny Kohler

*Please if you are planning on coming, RSVP me so that I make enough food.

jennynshawn@comcast.net or 344-0568

Cookie Bouquet and Decorating

2011-03-26T17:46:00.000-07:00

Michael's offers a cookie bouquet/cookie decorating class for $20. Linda Bucey and I signed up for it in February. Since we were the only enrolled participants, the class was cancelled. It was re-scheduled in March, and again not enough particpants were scheduled and it was cancelled. (Linda and I wouldn't have attended this one since one of the dates was a Sunday.) The instructor, Candice, has agreed to work with us to avoid Sunday classes. I offered to contact prospective participants to make a class. I am not sure of the maximum number of participants. I think there must be at least 3 for the class to take place.

It is now scheduled for Friday, May 6 (6-7 pm) and Friday, May 13 (6-8:30 pm). Attendance at both classes is required.

If you are interested, please go to Michael's and sign up. You must pay the $20 to register for the class. It should be really fun if we have a bunch of LDS sisters together at the class. Bring a buddy!!

Hope to see you there! It would be great if we could share our newly learned skill with other sisters later as well.

Dianne Shepard
356-0662
mamashep3@hotmail.com

Summer Camp Info

2011-03-17T21:04:00.001-07:00

If you're looking for a list of local summer camps and activities for kids going on this summer, the Chambana Moms website has just posted their "Big Fat Summer Camp List" here:

http://www.chambanamoms.com/2011/03/14/2011-big-fat-summer-camp-list/

Tom Thumb production of Rapunzel

2011-03-17T21:01:00.000-07:00

Sisters,

The Champaign Urbana Junior Women's Club is producing it's annual play for children in two weeks, April 1,2 and 3 at various times. This year it's "Let your hair down, Rapunzel", and I am in it!!! It's a really cute play, very different from Disney's recent movie, "Tangled". (Can I talk some of you into holding cue cards so I remember my lines???)

Tickets are on sale at Shnucks or the Frogs and Fairies store for $5.

The women's club is a community service organization mainly devoted to literacy for young children. If you have ever had a second grader bring home their very own book, know that it came from the Junior Women's Club. Come enjoy the play if you can!

Sue Carlson

Piano for sale!

2011-02-23T10:44:00.001-08:00

GREAT DEAL! A piano (small upright) is for sale for only $400. Great for starting the kids on piano. It needs to be sold in a week! Let me know if you have someone in mind for this great idea! Stephanie Price at stephaniemarieprice@yahoo.com or
call 217-714-3430

Karen's Kloset Sale

2011-02-04T20:28:00.000-08:00

Karen's Kloset having a sale this weekend, Up to 75% off women's and men's clothing, shoes and accessories. It's a great way to update mom and dad's church clothes for less than $20!

-Debbie Horner

$20 Amazon Gift Card for $10 -- Today Only

2011-01-19T11:16:00.001-08:00

Today only, you can get a $20 Amazon gift card (available for use tomorrow) for only $10. Just follow this link and choose the Indianapolis area deal of the day.

We buy lots of things on amazon.com because you can get free shipping (with free Amazon Prime for college students or through amazon mom). So this is perfect for us, so I thought I'd share!

Cheap Storage Containers

2011-01-01T12:37:00.000-08:00

The Savoy Walmart has some awesome plastic storage towers (the ones with drawers) for $2 and $3. They are right behind the jewelry section. I got some to put under my bathroom cabinets at Winfield and they fit, but you still have to move it around to get the drawers to open easily. Still, for $2 it's a lot more organized under there. Their Christmas selections are also 75% off, but that's probably pretty widespread by now.

Great Deal on Walgreens Diapers

2010-12-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to let you know about a great deal on Walgreens diapers this week. The Walgreens brand jumbo packs of diapers are Buy-One-Get-One-Free this week. The price is anywhere between $7.50 and $8.99. So that's a good deal by itself, but it gets better. Walgreens has a deal this week where for every $25 you spend you get $5 back in "jingle cash" to spend next week (the "jingle cash" will be valid Dec 12-18). The cool thing is that it calculates how much you spend based on the price before coupons and store deals, including BOGO. So if you buy 6 packs that will put you right around $50 before the BOGO sale is applied, so you'll get $10 back that you can spend there next week. I bought 6 packs of size 4 at the one on Duncan and Windsor and they were priced at $8.99 (but I swear the other stores around town have them at $7.99). Just make sure that if they are $7.99 that you get something that's like $2.50 or so to make sure your total goes above $50. You'll pay $24 to $27 + tax out of pocket (plus any filler items) and then get $10 back for 6 packs of diapers!

Stephanie H

Walgreens Discount

2010-11-30T17:20:00.001-08:00

My daughter, Samantha Smith, works at Prospect & Bloomington Walgreens. Here is the details:
Friends and Family discount at Walgreens on Wednesday, December 1st. You have to have a coupon or a text message.
Get the coupon from walgreens.com, twitter, or facebook. Text Holiday to 21525.
You do not get the discount on dairy, alcohol, cigarettes, and prescriptions.
The discount 15% on all items, but Walgreens brand item is 20%.
Have to show coupon or text before you check out and you have to check out at the photo lab or cosmetics.

Thanks,

Becky DePalma

OWB Toy Sale

2010-11-17T19:17:00.001-08:00

One Week Boutique
presents our

Holiday Toy Sale
open to the public November 20th!
8AM-5PM
Mattis Avenue Free Methodist Chruch
1913 S. Mattis Avenue, Champaign

We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover (must show photo I.D. with all check/credit/debit cards) Free Admission!

Just in time for the holidays this special sale will have toys, books, puzzles, movies, video games, board games and more for you to choose from! We hope this sale will leave a little extra cash in your pocket.

Please forward this email to anyone you know that would like to shop and $ave on gently used children's items!

Please note: this is going to be a MUCH smaller sale than the Spring & Fall OWB sales. We are in a smaller location with a smaller amount of consignors so that we may test our new and improved inventory/check-out system before the HUGE Spring sale. Please be patient as we learn it!YOU WILL FIND:
Little Einstein's
Zsu Zsu pets
Thomas the Train
Barbie
Little Tykes
Tons of DVD's
Game cartridge's
Books
Little People
Backyardigans
Leap Frog
V-Tech
Harry Potter
Puzzles
Toy kitchen
Power Wheels
My Little Pony
and so much more!

Huge majority of items are priced $10 and less!

Please tell friends they can shop Saturday, Nov. 20 from 8AM-5PM! Free admission.

Free $15 Credit at One Kings Lane (good toward shipping too) Makes Some Super Cheap Things!

2010-09-24T11:40:00.000-07:00

If you sign up for a new account at One Kings Lane through this link, you automatically get a $15 credit. The cool thing is that it counts toward shipping as well. There are some cool bamboo kitchen things (cutting boards, salad tongs, etc) that are on sale for $7-$10 (and some for more) making them only a few dollars (and you can pay through PayPal, so you don't even have to get up and grab your wallet)! I bought a 6 piece utensil set (it was a tough choice though, I almost got the salad tongs). Anyway, check it out, because things are going fast!

Indianapolis Children's Museum Annual Pass for $60

2010-09-22T13:59:00.001-07:00

If you sign up on My Savvy Source (a site kind of like groupon, but specializing in family friendly fun) and check out the Indianapolis deal, you can get an annual family pass to the Indianapolis Children's Museum for $60, which is half off the regular price!

Go here to sign up, then click on Local Savings, the Indianapolis. The deal expires at the end of the day on Thursday.

Cheap Rechargeable Batteries, Razor Blades, and More

2010-09-22T12:12:00.000-07:00

I don't know if you've heard of Groupon or not, but I thought I'd pass along a good deal I saw today. Groupon is a site where there is a special deal each day for each major city area. They are often times local restaurants, entertainment, stores, etc that offer gift certificates for 50-90% off face value as long as enough people buy in (which pretty much always happens pretty quickly). You have to purchase the groupon the day it is offered, but the actual certificate is good for much longer.

The deal I saw today is actually an online deal posted on the under Long Island in the list of cities. You can buy a $20 gift certificate to soap.com for $10. I took a look at soap.com to see if it was anything I would be interested in and found that they have all sorts of household and personal products at regular store prices. That didn't excite me too much because I usually get really good deals on those sorts of things. I looked around the site for things that I can't usually find on sale, that would be good to buy essentially at 50% off. I was so excited to find rechargeable AA and AAA batteries since that is something I was actually going to shop for today anyway! The other thing I looked for that we always need but I rarely find on sale is razor blades for my husband (he is particular about those and they aren't cheap). Take a look and see if there is anything that you would be interested in, then sign up on Groupon and buy the soap.com groupon (available only today, but the groupon certificate you buy is good through Dec 23rd). Oh, this groupon also includes free 1-2 day shipping, so you really can't go wrong.

Personalized Plates for Gifts or for Fun! $5

2010-09-12T11:18:00.001-07:00

Personalized Plates for Gifts or for Fun! $5

I accidentally ordered a teacher kit for my kids to make make-a-plates, so I have 100 make-a-plates. If you would like to make some of these for your kids or have your kids draw on them and use them as Christmas gifts to grandparents or anything like that, let me know.

I have to send the order in all together and I am not in too big a hurry. I think if we sent in in by October 15, that would give plenty of precessing time before the holidays. Their turn-around time is 3 weeks, and then that would give you time to ship some gifts if you need to.

Anyway, each plate would be $5 (including shipping and everything), so if you want to make any, you can contact me at 351-8176 and marileejohnson@gmail.com to get your special circle paper to draw on, and then we send them in to have the plates made. I will be sending this in October 15.

--
Marilee
www.that-ye-may-be-filled-with-this-love.blogspot.com

Nutcracker Auditions!

2010-09-03T11:17:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to let everyone know that there will be auditions for the Nutcracker September 10th and 11th. Ages 5-6 (girls and boys) are on the 11th from 9:45a-11:00a (no experience required), Ages 7-9 (girls and boys) are on the 11th from 11:45a-1:15p (no experience required), Ages 14+ (boys and men) are on the 11th from 2:15-3:00p (some dance/theatre experience). Pre-registration is recommended at www.cuballet.com. A non-refundable audition fee of $10 is required for each individual auditioning. You can also pay this on the day of the audition as well. Dance/exercise apparel recommended.

Thanks,
Sheila Jackson

Shopping Bags

2010-08-30T10:32:00.000-07:00

I was just at Sam's Club and they had some reusable shopping bags on clearance. They are really big ones (18 x 14 x 11) and have hand and shoulder straps. I bought a 2 pack about a year ago and I want to say they were at least $5. Today they were marked down to $1.91 for 2 (anything ending in .x1 at Sam's Club means it is the cheapest it will get). I love the ones I already have and use them all the time. They fold up small but can hold a ton. They're great for all of your big Sam's Club purchases or I use them a lot when I go to Aldi and stock up on things like crackers and pretzels.

Julie Nye

Pasta Sale at Meijer

2010-08-26T12:38:00.000-07:00

http://dealseekingmom.com/meijer-deals-week-of-82210/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DealSeekingMom+%28Deal+Seeking+Mom%E2%84%A2%29
For all of the coupons, you should be able to print off 2 coupons per computer. And don't do the Garden Harvest Ronzoni coupon because that pasta is not part of the 10 for 10 deal and neither is lasagna pasta (which is what I was originally hoping to get), but the rest should be just fine!

- Borrowed from Sara Newton

Dump and Run sale

2010-08-20T07:22:00.000-07:00

Dump & Run Sale
Now in its 9th year, Dump & Run is an annual program of the University YMCA, Champaign-Urbana’s oldest charity. The basic concept is simple: the YMCA collects reusable items that students would otherwise dispose of as they move out, and then sell the collected items at the annual garage sale. This program reduces litter and consumer waste, saves space in landfills, lowers dumping costs for certified housing units, and provides inexpensive items for students to purchase for the fall. The sale will be held at the U of I Stock Pavilion, 1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave. in Urbana, across the street from the cemetery and three blocks east of Memorial Stadium.
Saturday, August 21 from 8am - 5pm ($2 admission)
Sunday, August 22 from 11am - 4pm ($3 bag sale, 1/2 price furniture), 4:30pm-6pm (Free Sale)

When Sat Aug 21 8am – 5pm Central Time
Where U of I Stock Pavilion, 1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave. in Urbana, (map)

Angie Naquayouma-Dubson

Gap- $50 for $25

2010-08-19T17:24:00.001-07:00

Groupon is a website that has a deal of the day that is only valid if enough people sign up for the deal offered. It's mostly located in big cities and most of the deals are for places in those cities. Today the deal works at Gaps nationwide. There isn't a Groupon market for Champaign, but I subscribe to the Chicago one-just in case :) Here's what I copied from RefundCents.com:

WOW! Things are hopping today at Groupon. It looks like the entire country has the same offer. Get a $50 The Gap gift certificate for $25. If you are a Gap shopper, you'll jump on that. This offer is limit 1 per person (others have been unlimited). If you are not a member of Groupon, it's a simple free process to sign up. Opt to get their daily emails for your city. You might have a delay getting into the site right now. It's being hammered by customers wanting this Gap deal. When I got the "I'm sorry" page, I hit refresh a couple times and it came up. Groupon

Julie Nye

discounted sales tax rate

2010-07-22T12:11:00.001-07:00

Effective in Illinois, August 6-15 you can buy qualifying shoes, clothing and school supplies for a 5% discounted sales tax rate. See the link and scroll down to page three for qualifying items.
http://www.revenue.state.il.us/Publications/Bulletins/2010/FY-2010-17.pdf

Yard Sale!

2010-07-21T11:14:00.001-07:00

Yard Sale at Monica's in Urbana Ward!! 2002 Rainbow View

Yard Sale Thursday 7/22 and Friday 7/23; 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We have lots of boys and girls clothes Newborn to 5T. Also some maternity and other womans clothing. All children's clothes will be 50 cents each piece unless marked. Adult/maternity will be $1 each piece unless marked. We also have several pairs of children's shoes which will also be $1 a pair. Also a child's bike, toddler 4-wheeler, other toddler ride-on, umbrella stroller, baby bathtub, highchair that hooks to a reg. kitchen chair, and some miscellaneous toys. Please come and check us out!

Cheap Children's Clothes

2010-07-13T09:39:00.000-07:00

Frogs and Fairies, a children's consignment store on Philo Road in Urbana, is having a half off sale for their entire inventory of resale children's clothes today. They seemed to have mostly baby clothes, but they did have racks in the back going all the way to size 10. They also carry some maternity clothes. I went there this morning, and their prices for most items ranged from $4-$12, but with an added 50% off that's not bad. I found some cute things for my baby there.

Free Canvas Print and Free Udder Covers

2010-07-13T09:22:00.000-07:00

http://www.canvaspeople.com/?utm_source=HO&utm_medium=Affil&utm_campaign=promo
Free Photo Canvas- 8x10
You do need to pay the $15 shipping, but it's still a fantastic deal!

http://www.uddercovers.com/
Free Udder Covers- use promo code "onefree" You will have to pay the shipping which is a little under $10.

Gap Outlet-Gap Jeans 2.97

2010-07-07T12:30:00.000-07:00

I went down to Tuscola today to pick up some Children's Place clothes for my sister. While there I stopped in at the gap to check out their 12.99 capris. Walking in the store, on the left was a cart with jeans and a sign that said 6.99. I went over to check them out and they had been marked down to 2.97. I got three pairs for each of my sisters (they are size 0 and 1) so there were tons and four pairs for myself (not even close to a 1 :). I also found a 2.97 pair on the clearance rack so there might be some up there as well. They were mostly curvy flares, but I also got so straight leg as well. Gymboree was also having major summer clerance (to add to Children's Place, Carters, and OshKosh). I found some shirts for 2.99 and 3.99 as well as cheap bathing suits, dresses, and even cute boy stuff.

Outlet Children's Sales

2010-07-01T12:26:00.000-07:00

The Children's Place out in Tuscola is having a massive sale with tons of good deals. Lots of long sleeve shirts were only $1! Carter's and Osh Kosh were having sales too- 3.99 and up, but Children's Place had the best prices. Old Navy had 40% off everything in the store including clearance items. Good stuff!

Rachel

Amazing Meijer Deal

2010-06-26T06:41:00.000-07:00

I was at Meijer last night and used a 20% off coupon for Meijer naturals found on facebook.
Just go to Meijer, "like" them and then go to coupons to print it off. It is good through the 5th of July. Anyway... I purchased a couple Meijer naturals to try them out along with the rest of my groceries and guess what? The coupon took 20% off my ENTIRE grocery order! I saved over $40 just with that one coupon! Hope it works out for some of you, too.
~Tiffany Elgan

Help!

2010-06-14T19:59:00.001-07:00

This isn't really a bargain post, but I thought I'd see if anyone was interested anyway. We bought tickets to go on the Monticello Lunch with Santa on the Train event in December and I bought an extra child ticket I don't need. If you are interested or plan to go to the Saturday session at 10am and need a child's ticket, please let me know. They are $12 and I bought one thinking my daughter would need it, but apparently kids under 2 are free. We'd love to see some familiar faces there with us! You can order online here- www.MonticelloChamber.org

Rachel Luke
bleen03@gmail.com

Free Books!

2010-04-28T16:58:00.001-07:00

Giveaway at the FriendShop

In honor of moms (and aunts, daughters, and grandmas) the Library Friends are inviting every woman who visits the FriendShop on Mother’s Day weekend to choose a book to take home free! Never been to the FriendShop? This is a great time to try it! The shop has a large selection of popular mysteries, romance, fiction, nonfiction, and more.

If you’re busy on Mother’s Day, come the day before, on Saturday. The shop is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Mother’s Day weekend is May 8 and 9.

No purchase necessary; giveaway does not include individually priced “special books.”

Meijer Deal- Today Only!

2010-04-24T07:36:00.000-07:00

Great deal at Meijer. Buy 5 items mix & match, get $5 off instantly at checkout. (Limit 2 offers per transaction)

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese 5/7.25 oz. pkg. $2.49 ($1.49 when you buy 4 other participating products)

Deal Idea
Buy (5) Kraft Mac & Cheese $2.49
Use (5) $1/1 Kraft Macaroni and Cheese printable
-$5 Instant savings at checkout
Pay $2.45 for 25 boxes of Kraft Mac & Cheese.

If that wasn’t good enough some of the multipacks have peelie coupons for a free Capri Sun. And to make it just a tad better if you do find this peelie, get the Capri Sun (free after peelie coupon) and also get the Nabisco Munch Pack ($4 each). You’ll then get a $3 catalina for adding that making it virtually free after coupon.

Tina Stone

Rewarding freebie

2010-04-21T17:23:00.000-07:00

This looks like a great freebie. A free lotion, hand massage, neck massage and makeup finishing touch. And the best thing is that there's a spa in Champaign that is accepting this coupon.

204 1/2 W White St
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820-4804
USA
217-378-4939

http://www.avedabday.com/stimulus_offer.php

Might be a fun girls' night/day out!

1 lb paraffin wax

2010-03-22T07:10:00.000-07:00

I've got one unopened package of paraffin wax (1 lb) I want to get rid of. Let me know if you want it. brendalewisprice@hotmail.com

Consignment coupons

2010-03-17T18:41:00.001-07:00

All Thing Kids consignment last month started doing coupons on the web that you can print out and bring in for even more savings. This month’s coupon is good for 10% off your entire order, making for some cheaper clothes/toys if you just can’t wait until garage sale season!

There are also other local area coupons worth checking out.

http://www.cusavings.com/

Jackie Kitchen

250 Gallon Totes

2010-03-12T13:09:00.000-08:00

Nilufer Smith from the Mahomet Ward wanted to pass along that there is a posting on craigslist for 250 gallon totes. These could work great for emergency prepardedness- water or fuel. You can look at the posting here:
http://chambana.craigslist.org/grd/1639723089.html

"These are on a 4- way metal pallet. They can be used for used oil, chemical, rainwater, or any thing else you would like to store. They have a valve on bottom that can be easily adapted to a standard garden hose."

I wish I had room for one!

Rachel Luke

Good Bread and Buns Deal!

2010-03-12T08:59:00.000-08:00

At Meijer, the Aunt Millie's bread and hamburger and hotdog buns are buy 1 get 2 free. It's good through the 13th and there's no coupon required.

Robbie Stephens

Honey, Potatoes, Chocolate Chips, and Chicken!

2010-03-11T21:25:00.000-08:00

About every six weeks, honey at Walgreens goes on sale (with an in-ad coupon) for $3.99for a 2 lb (32 oz) bottle. This is the least expensive I have found honey (even cheaper than buying in larger quantities). This week (well what is left of it) is one of those weeks!

County Market is having a 2-day sale (Friday and Saturday) that has a few good deals. Nestle Chocolate Chips are $.99, which is a great price, especially for this time of year! I think there is a limit of 3 per visit. Also a 5-lb bag of potatoes is $.88.

Frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts are $3.99 for 40 oz (2.5 lbs) this week at County Market, which is also a good price ($1.60/lb).

Steph Hodnett

Walmart Clothing Clearance

2010-03-11T19:56:00.000-08:00

The Savoy Walmart has a ton of clothing on clearance right now. I bought some baby clothes for shower gifts for $1 and some for my kids too. There's a lot of $1-$10 racks with some decent stuff on them in all departments. Probably the other Walmarts are doing the same.

Rachel Luke

Meijer String Cheese

2010-03-11T18:10:00.000-08:00

Meijer has their 24-pack of string cheese on sale for $4.99 still this week. Use the Frigo Cheesehead coupon from here:
http://www.frigocheeseheads.com/
and it's only $3.99 per package. That's an awesome price! I was able to print two copies of this coupon off each computer.

Plus, on Saturday they have their chunk cheese for only $1.99. I love their mozzarella.

Tiffany Elgan

Gap Jeans- 30% off

2010-03-07T14:40:00.001-08:00

30% off Gap jeans- Bring in an old pair of jeans (any brand- any condition) and you will get 30% off a new pair of Gap jeans. We just did this yesterday at Marketplace mall and the deal worked. We bought jeans that were regular priced, but I've heard from others that this also applies to jeans on sale- you would get 30% additional off the sale price.
The sales associate said that they donate the jeans to a company that uses denim to make housing insulation. I know that this promotion lasts at least until March 11, but it might go on longer. If you want to take advantage of this offer- I suggest calling the Gap at Marketplace mall to ask questions.

-Tina Stone

PVO Children's Sale

2010-03-07T06:06:00.000-08:00

The PVO Children's Sale is coming up. For those of you who have never been, this sale has earned a reputation as being cheaper than One Week Boutique, with about the same quality of items. Essentially it's a big garage sale with great deals and you can sell your own stuff there retaining 70% of the cost. Here's the info:

Thank you for your interest in the PVO Children’s sale! We are happy to have you participating with us again as a vendor. After reading this, please email or call if you have any additional questions!

How does it work?

You price your items and bring them to the school at 6:00pm on Friday, March 26th. We sell them for you on the morning of March 27th and you collect your profit at 2:30pm on that day!

What is the catch?

Prairieview-Ogden PTO collects 30% of your profit.

What do I need to do?

You have been assigned a vendor number and given price tags. On the left and right side of the tag, please write your vendor number, your selling price, circle whether it is a boy or girl item (if applicable), and mark the size. Please secure your price tag to the item in an easy to find place. (collar, waist, top of toy, front of book, etc.) Please use safety pins to secure tags to clothing items. We ask that you put in a clear bag or tape down, any item that has loose pieces. Bring your items and unused pricing tags to the school at 6:00pm on March 26th Collect your profit and any unsold items at 2:30pm on March 27th.

What items do you accept?

Anything that relates to children: spring or summer clothing, shoes, toys, bikes, sports equipment, strollers, car seats, books, games, children's furniture (cribs, l'il tables, dressers), children's bedding, halloween costumes, coats, maternity clothes, etc. We suggest you sell items that are clean and in usable condition. Items that are not related to children, fall or winter clothing, or items not in good condition will NOT be put out to sell! WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY STUFF ANIMALS. The PVO PTO fundraising committee members have final decision on what is included in the sale.

Why different colored tags?

We require that you use our tags. We use different colors to help us quickly sort the unsold items after each sale. White tags should be used if you want both your profit and your items returned to you. Blue tags should be used if you want your profit but do not want your unsold items returned to you. Yellow tags should be used if you don’t want your items or any profit, you just want the items out of your house! You can pick up tags from PVO South Elementary (304 Market St. in Ogden) during school hours.

**THIS SPRING WE WILL BE TRYING A ½ PRICE SALE FOR ALL BLUE TAG ITEMS REMAINING AFTER 11AM. FROM 11-11:30am- 100% OF THE SALE FROM BLUE & YELLOW TAG ITEMS WILL GO TO THE PVO PTO. (We’re finding we are getting more and more vendors with blue tag items which means we are left with a lot to clean up. We hope to bring in some last minute bargain shoppers.)

What happens if my item loses its tag?

Any items without a tag will not be sold and will be left for you to claim after the sale. Any unclaimed items will become the property of the Prairieview-Ogden PTO.

What can I do to help?

We welcome volunteers! We have 3 time slots that need volunteers. 1) Setup – setting up tables and putting out sale items on Friday night, 6-9pm. 2)Sale morning-working the sale, sorting, cashiers, etc. 8:30-11:30am 3)Clean up -returning items to vendors and cleaning up the school11:30-2:30pm. Anyone who volunteers can pre-shop on Friday evening! We only need a specified number of volunteers so email us early at pvo.pto@hotmail.com to sign up.

What do I do if I have more questions?

Email us at pvo.pto@hotmail.com or by calling one of the following committee members: Laura Irle, 217-582-2162, Nicole Crites: 217-621-9110.

Glasses

2010-03-06T16:15:00.000-08:00

So I recently replaced my glasses and I thought I'd pass along what I learned. First of all, if you are a starving student family like us and have Medicaid, you can get free eye exams and glasses at the Eye Center on Windsor. The selection they have that are applicable aren't that great, but they work- even if you just need them as a backup.

Second of all, don't buy them from a retail store like lenscrafters or pearle vision. Even when they run a 2 for 1 sale, their rates are still higher than normal. I went around and found a pair I liked, but if I had bought them from Pearle vision I would have paid $500 total. Their lenses run from $175 for the most basic lens and around $300 for any anti-glare, etc. Instead look around, find some frames you like and look them up online. I bought the exact same frames for half the price online.

The cheapest place for lenses is Sam's Club. Frames there are also VERY affordable so much so that I wish I would have bought some there in the first place. They will charge a $20 fee for doing glasses that you bought elsewhere. BUT, their lenses range from $75-$150, so it's totally worth it.

Walgreens Diapers Jumbo pack $2.19 (newborn,1,2)

2010-03-06T09:26:00.000-08:00

I just got the BEST diaper deal I have ever gotten (besides the rare occasion that they are free). Walgreens has the Walgreens brand size newborn (40 ct), size 1 (56 ct), and size 2 (48 ct) diapers clearanced down to $2.19 a pack!!! That is like 4-5 cents a diaper.

I was at the Walgreens on Prospect (across from Home Depot), but I would expect that the other stores in the area have the same clearance price. For the past few weeks these diapers were clearanced to $5.89 (I'm wondering if they are getting new packaging or something), which is still a really good price, but I cannot believe that they went even lower. We have used Walgreens brand diapers when they've been on a good sale before (though never nearly this good) and they worked great for us.

My kids don't wear those sizes, but we will eventually have more kiddos, so I spent $20 and got 10 packs. I really had to control myself to stop at that.

For those of you with little ones in your arms or on the way (now or sometime in the future), this is definitely a price to run out the door right now for. You might want to call ahead. Good luck!

Steph Hodnett

Meijer Deals this week

2010-03-02T08:27:00.000-08:00

Here are some good Meijer deals I found today.

Strawberries are 2/$5 again and they look pretty good. I haven't tried them yet.

Oranges are $3 for 5lbs. I've loved the oranges I've gotten there so far this year. I'll try one and let you know.

Cheeseheads 24-pack string cheese is $4.99. Then use the $1/1 coupon from here:
http://www.frigocheeseheads.com/

Kraft Mac and Cheese is 5/$3 then use the coupon here: (This is for $1 off of 5... making the price only $0.40 each.)
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vg&tqnm=zbqgdym21151405&o=61563&c=KR&p=ZgLY4hr

Pam spray is 2/$4. There was a coupon that apparently is gone now, but if you printed it off, it was $.50 off two. Bummer that it's gone.

Kraft cheese is 3/$5. Plus, if you buy 3, you get a free box of Ritz crackers. If you printed off the $1 off two, then it makes for a great deal. Shoot, that's gone as well off coupons.com.

Tiffany Elgan

Cheap Hair Accessories

2010-02-26T16:12:00.001-08:00

I recently went to check out the new Goodwill over on Anthony Drive. This is definitely my favorite thrift store in the area- it seems better stocked with better prices. Anyways, they had a ton of brand new hair accessories- headbands and elastics- for 74 cents. I bought for myself, but there was also some that would work well for little girls. They had some other new products too- kitchenware and accessories, leather furniture and end tables- the furniture was a little out of my range, but there are definite treasures to be found there.

Free Pancakes

2010-02-23T11:22:00.000-08:00

Sorry this is already too late in the day to take advantage for breakfast or lunch, but IHOP is offering 1 free stack of pancakes per person today until 10 PM. They suggest making a donation to Children's Miracle Network, but it's not required.

1 lb Butter for $1.05 at County Market

2010-02-22T19:35:00.000-08:00

Borden Butter is on sale 2/$3 at County Market. On the package there is a peelie coupon for $.45 off now. Fill up your cart and go stand in a long line so you have time to peel off all your coupons! This is a great price for stocking up on butter. Butter freezes like a dream!

Free food!

2010-02-20T08:42:00.000-08:00

Today at Auntie Anne's you can get a free original or cinnamon & sugar pretzel from 10am-3pm! If you can't make it today you can sign up HERE for their perks program and they will send you an e-mail with a coupon for a free pretzel when you buy a pretzel, pretzel dog or stix.

My birthday was yesterday and I was reminded of all of the places that will give you stuff on your birthday if you sign up. Make sure you watch the expiration dates. I got most of the e-mails one week before my birthday and they expire one week after my birthday.

Cold Stone-you can sign up your whole family. Adults get a free Like It Create Your Own Creation (ice cream + 1 mix-in) served in a cup and kids get a Free Kid's Create Your Own Creation.

Noodles & Co.-Sign up for Noodlegrams and you get one free small or regular entree with one free add on (meat etc) on your birthday. We also usually get one on our Noodlegram anniversary and I'm pretty sure we got one as soon as we signed up. We also randomly get buy one get one free coupons for things like Mother's Day.

Red Robin- Free Gourmet Burger burger of your choice on your birthday if you sign up for the eCLUB.

Smoothie King-Free 20 oz smoothie with purchase of a 20 oz or larger smoothie on your birthday, plus other random coupons when you Join the Kingdom

Fazoli's-Free dessert. Go to Join the eFamily.

Arby's-Free swirl shake with any roastburger sandwich purchase. Join Arby's Extras.

Does anyone else know of any good ones?

Cheap Paper at Staples

2010-02-18T13:35:00.000-08:00

Staples has some good deals this week. Here are the ones that I got today:

Brights colored 8.5x11 paper (500 sheets) 9.99 each -7.99 (Easy Rebate-limit 2)=$2 each

Multipurpose 8.5x11 paper (500 sheets) 4.99 each - 2.99 (Easy Rebate-limit 2)=$2 each

For 4 packages of paper my total was $32.59 and I will be getting back $21.96 in rebates=$10.63 including tax.

They also have:

HP Everyday 8.5″x11″ Photo Paper, 50/pack $9.99- $8.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2)Final cost ONLY $1!

Sharp EL611PA Printing Calculator $14.99Get back a $14.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2)Final cost FREE!

A couple of notes:
*They have a bunch of the Brights packages on an end cap and I got two packages of solid colored paper because I assumed that they were out of the assorted color packages. Later I found the aisle with all of the colored paper and there was a lot more with a few different kinds of assorted packages.

*When my rebate receipt printed out for the colored paper it said that the quantity purchased was 1 even though I bought 2. I talked to an assistant mgr and she said it would still work just fine. I just submitted the rebates online and it did show that I bought 2.

*For those who haven't done Staples rebates before-they print out separate Rebate Receipts for each of the items and you can either mail them in or fill out a form online. Very easy. It takes 4-6 weeks to get your check.

*Dianna Wilson said that colored paper at Walmart is $3.97 for 150 sheets, so this is a really good deal.

-Julie Nye

Teacher Discount Program at JoAnn's

2010-02-18T13:06:00.001-08:00

JoAnn's offers a teacher discount program, and that includes homeschoolers. I just saw this on The Happy Housewife for those of you who homeschool, or know someone who does:
To be eligible for the discount you must show proof that you are a homeschooler. You can use your state or local homeschool membership card, HSLDA membership card, or any documentation from your county proving your are a homeschooler.

When you sign up for the program you receive a card for 15% off all your purchases (sale and non sale items) for one year. You also receive a one time use coupon for 20% off your total purchase including sale items. I always save my 20% off coupon for a big purchase. Your teacher discount card can be used in the store or online. There is no limit to how many times you use your Teacher Rewards card.

If you can’t wait to hit the stores, shop Joann.com and use the coupon code AE74 and save 40% off one regularly priced item.

-Julie Nye

Meijer Deals

2010-02-16T19:59:00.000-08:00

For those of you who like good deals Meijer has a few this week. I was looking for details on the Betty Crocker potato deal and found this blog that has them all listed:http://bargainbriana.com/meijer-deals-214

The highlights for me were "free" potatoes (after you get a coupon for $3 off your next purchase), .50 Chex Mix, .64 Barilla pasta, and .75 Gushers. I was also excited that they had strawberries for 2.50 (good for my child who has been begging me for them) and fresh pineapple for 2.99. At Meijer they have the pineapple already cored for the same price in their refrigerated fruit section-over by the fancy cheese. I just thought I would share. Those potatoes would make a good addition to food storage.

-Julie Nye

Children's Book Sale

2010-02-10T16:47:00.001-08:00

Ninth Annual Book Sale

The Center for Children’s Books (CCB) would like to invite you to our ninth annual book sale which will be held February 15th-17th, 2010. We are selling thousands of brand new children’s books for youth ages birth through high school. Our titles represent the full spectrum of children’s publishing in fiction and nonfiction: board books, picture books, easy and transitional readers, chapter books, series fiction, novels, activity books and kits, nonfiction series, mass-market paperbacks, and more.

Admission will be free and open to the public February 15th through the 17th, 10 am – 6 pm.

Paperback books are $1 or $2 each, hardcover books are $5 each, and special items are priced as marked. We accept cash, checks, Visa/Mastercard, and purchase orders. The proceeds from the book sale are a major funding source for running the CCB.

If you have any questions about the book sale, or to reserve your ticket to the pre-sale, please contact us at ccb@illinois.edu or (217) 244-9331.

Graduate School of Library and Information Sciences Building Room 24 (Basement)
501 E. Daniel
Champaign, IL (metered parking on the street)

http://ccb.lis.illinois.edu/booksale.html

Cindy Nakea

A few things of note

2009-12-17T08:57:00.001-08:00

Here's a couple things of note that I was unable to send through the list serv:

CANDY CANE MAKING ACTIVITY

GOOD MORNING, I WANTED TO SHARE AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE I HAD LAST NIGHT.I WENT TO JIM GOULD'S RESTAURANT AND WATCHED VRINIOS FAMILY MAKE CANDY CANES AND I HELPED MAKE ONE ALSO.VRINIOS FAMILY HAS BEEN IN THE CANDY CANE BUSINESS FOR 100 YEARS AND STILL THE SON COMES TO CHAMPAIGN EACH YEAR AND DOES DEMONSTRATIONS AND LETS YOU HELP. HE DONATES THE CANES TO THE CHILDREN CENTERS IN THE THE AREA MAKING 1,000'S EVERY YEAR TO GIVE AWAY.IT WAS A GREAT ADVENTURE AND WOULD BE A GOOD DATE NIGHT. I WENT WITH MY DAUGHTERS, GRANDDAUGHTERS AND HUSBAND. IT WAS A LITTLE TOO MUCH FOR THE 1 YEAR OLD BUT THE 5 YEAR OLD REALLY GOT INTO IT.SEE ATTACHMENT FOR TIMES THIS WEEKEND.LINDA Bucey

HOUSE FOR RENT

Dear sisters, Becky Good/ the bodamers sent this information. If you know of anyone looking for a really nice home in a good area let me know or contact her right away. If you would like to drive by the house to see it from the outside it is at 904 Fairoaks in Champaign, il. Just west of Duncan and Williams street it is in a clean nice area. I have a house available for rent, if anyone is interested or knows anyone interest please have them call me at: 217-369-0541 or e-mail me: good1452@comcast.net.7 bedroom, 3 full bath - completely remodeled and updated. Hardwood floors throughout, bathrooms are tiled, and jacuzzi tub in one bathroom. Fireplace and central air. The basement is finished with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, living room, and a kitchen and laundry room so it could be used as an "apartment" which would be ideal for roommates and splitting the rent. Landscaped yard with a beautiful coi pond, deck in the front and back, huge kids play structure and poured slab for a pool. 2 car attached garage, and some of the best neighbors in Champaign. It really is a one of a kind house and has a lot of extras and upgrades. The house will be availableJanuary 1st, but you can come and look at it anytime before then. Monthly rent is $1650. I am stressing trying to do this from Washington. Our original tennants signed a 5 year lease with the intent to buy by the end of the lease so I was not prepared for this! If anyone can help out by getting the word out there and helping us to find new tennants that would be awesome!! :) Thanks!!

Garage Sale

2009-12-11T10:52:00.000-08:00

I'm having a kind of yard sale tomorrow, trying to get rid of all of Karson and Emi's smaller clothes. Here's the link to my craigslist posting, http://chambana.craigslist.org/bab/1505021220.html (baby & kid stuff)

Monica Kennedy

Water Storage Drums

2009-12-04T13:29:00.000-08:00

Hey guys,

I want to buy some water storage drums (like 55 gallon ones) and maybe other emergency preparedness items. Anyone know where I can buy the drums? Is there somewhere nearby, or do you have any online companies to recommend?

You can reply in the comments, so others can benefit from the information, or you can email me directly. Thanks.

posted by: Catherine Cromar, catcromar@gmail.com

Park Sleep Fly in Indianapolis

2009-11-15T19:31:00.000-08:00

For anyone traveling soon and wanting to leave their car near the Indianapolis Airport, I recommend staying at Sleep Inn. I checked into park, sleep, fly rates from a bunch of hotels near the airport and most have changed their systems to allow you only 7 free days of parking and $5 per day after that. That still beats the airport parking lot prices, but it makes it pretty expensive.

Sleep Inn gives you up to 30 days of parking for free, and our rate for December 17th was $74.95, before taxes.

I had to call a lot of hotels to find this price, so I thought I'd let you in on it.

posted by: Catherine Cromar catcromar@gmail.com

Free nursing covers

2009-11-14T10:20:00.000-08:00

If you're an expecting or nursing mommy or have a baby shower coming up, check out this deal for free nursing covers---you pay shipping and handling, which comes out to $8.95. Go to uddercovers.com, click on "Shop now," and choose the cover you want. Then enter the promo code Thanks at check-out. It knocks the full $32 off the price. They've got some cute styles, though a couple of them are on back-order, so be sure to watch for that if you're in a hurry. The covers just look a lot easier to handle than keeping a blanket on your shoulder. You can order as many times as you want, in case you wanted to stock up for future baby showers. I'm not sure how long the offer lasts, but I suspect it's kind of an ongoing thing.

UP movie coupon

2009-11-12T11:57:00.000-08:00

There is a $10 off coupon for Disney's new movie UP. This coupon is good for the BLU-RAY package which also contains a regular dvd! If the movie is bought at Walmart (I think they are selling it for about $20), then the movie comes out to about $10. I think that the coupon is only good until the 14th though. The website to get the coupon is www.disney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/up/couponoffer/

Time to Shop for Shoes

2009-10-29T13:22:00.000-07:00

Today and Tomorrow at Payless with a coupon from www.oprah.com/payless. You can get shoes for 50% off. It applies to all items not just shoes, so socks, and accessories.

Nicole Simmons

Half-Price Coupons

2009-10-22T12:03:00.000-07:00

Some of you may know of this site already, but the News Gazette sells half price coupons to featured businesses in the area. It's called Half-Price Haven and you can find it here: https://secure3.news-gazette.com/halfprice/index.cfm

I'll vouch for Istanbul- we've gone several times and love it.

Rachel Luke

Free Book Downloads

2009-10-20T12:14:00.000-07:00

Deseret Book is offering free PDF downloads of the following books for a limited time:
http://deseretbook.com/free
1. Please Pass the Scripture (by John Hilton).
2. What I Wish I Would Have Known When I Was Single (by John Bytheway).
3. Women at the Well (by Richard and Jeni Holzapfel).
4. Digging Deeper (by Robert Eaton).
5. 10 Secrets Wise Parents Know (by Brent Top and Bruce Chadwick).
6. Growing Up: Gospel Answers About Maturation and Sex (by Brad Wilcox).
7. Saving Kristen (by Jack Weyland). (fiction)
8. The Hidden Path (by C.B. Andersen). (fiction)

luvs diapers

2009-10-05T09:10:00.000-07:00

Family dollar has a "buy $25 worth of stuff, get $5 off" deal in their in-store ad through Wednesday of this week. That is $25 after tax. Their LUVS diapers jumbo packs are on sale for $7 each but they also have $1 off tear-off coupons which they will apply to each package you get, so they come out to $6 a package. If you buy four packages of diapers with the coupons and get your $5 off, that should come out to $4.75 a package.
-Ivy

Diaper Deal

2009-10-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

I have two $3.00 off coupons for Huggies Pull-Ups if anyone wants them. They expire at the end of this year. However, if you are in need of pull-ups, Meijer has a deal this week, which ends tomorrow, that if you buy two boxes of pull-ups, you get a $5 gift card. I'm not sure how great of a deal this is, but if you use these two coupons to buy them, then you would be saving $11, and that seems like it would be a good deal. You can email me at tiffanykaye@gmail.com or call me.
Tiffany Peterson

Meijer toy clearance 50% + 20% off

2009-09-30T10:49:00.000-07:00

Meijer on Prospect has a modest amount of toys on 50% clearance + 20% more off. There is not a lot left, but it is worth checking out if you are there. They did still have a fair amount of Magnext toys left (for about 2/3rd the amazon.com price), and there was a 50 piece train set for $12 that might be compatable with brio/thomas (I haven't had a chance to check it yet). They are on the south side of the store, just west of the Halloween costumes.

Brenda Price

Free Movies at Savoy 16

2009-09-17T11:32:00.001-07:00

Savoy 16 is showing free movies on Saturday mornings until Nov 7. Here's the link: http://www.gqti.com/freematinee.aspx

-Tina Stone

Swim mask goggles $4.30 for 2 pair at Sam's

2009-09-09T08:57:00.000-07:00

Sam's club has Bodyglove brand youth swim goggles (mask style) on sale for $4.30 for 2 pair (reulalrly $14 or so). They are for older kids or youth--they barely fit my 7-year-old's narrow face, but fit a 5-year-old's wide face. As of this morning, they still had 20+ packages on the swimming pool stuff isle.

$10 gift card

2009-08-29T10:22:00.000-07:00

I've never done this before, but it looked real. Free mall gift certificate for $10. http://www.shopsmartlookfab.com/GiftCards I think there is one deal that you have to spend $75, but the other is an actual gift card that you pick up and have to use that day.

Elizabeth Tandy

Museum Day, September 26

2009-08-26T17:40:00.000-07:00

Free passes are available for museums around the country on Saturday, September 26th. Check out the website here to search for a museum:

http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/venue.html

and then go here to print your pass, which is good for you and one other person:

http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/admission.html

I assume both you and your spouse could print one, which would make the passes good for four people. All of the museums in our area that are participating are always free admission (Krannert Art Museum, Spurlock Museum, and Parkland Art Gallery), so it's not of much use here. But if you're planning a trip, it might be something to check out.

Selling V-Tech Smile

2009-08-25T10:43:00.000-07:00

I have a V-Tech Smile for babies with 5 games that I wanted to sell for $35.00.

Thanks!

Jenny Kohler

344-0568

Cheap Bananas

2009-08-05T05:28:00.001-07:00

There are some slightly bruised bananas at Jerry's IGA for 99 cents a package(there's around 6 in each package). I figure it's about 30 cents per pound. It's the Jerry's on Kirby across from Custard Cup. Sue Carlson

Air Conditioner For Sale

2009-07-04T18:39:00.000-07:00

We are moving on July 17th and would like to sell our air conditioner before we move. If you are interested email veronica12487@gmail.com

Sharp
12000 BTU
has a remote control, energy saving mode, bought it new in Aug '08

http://www.sharpusa.com/products/ModelLanding/0,1058,1989,00.html

Kitchenaid mixer and boppy pillow for sale

2009-07-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

I'm selling a boppy pillow with slipcover and a 5-quart kitchenaid mixer with extra attachments. Email if interested: brendalewisprice@hotmail.com

2009-06-25T19:56:00.001-07:00

I thought I would share this event because I love the circus and I love a good bargain. The Carson and Barnes Circus will be in C-U July 31-August 2. A radio group is selling discounted tickets. You can get them from the station for $5 a ticket- instead of $18 at the gate. Last time they were here they sold out, so if you are interested I would suggest going soon. Here is the link to the radio station website for more info: http://extra991.com/Circus/4551036.

Also, I wasn't sure where the station even was. It is between Mattis and Duncan on Bradley. It is west of the MVD and Parkland college Bradley street entrance.

Enjoy

Angie Dubson

Nintendo Gamecube with 3 Games For Sale

2009-06-25T16:53:00.000-07:00

We are selling a gamecube with 3 games. You can get them separately for the price listed or all of them for $40. The Gamecube includes all of the hook ups, but no controllers or memory card. If you are interested email Jacob at tandeming@gmail.com

Gamecube ($20)
Mario Party 6 ($15)
Mario Kart Double Dash ($5)
Super Mario SunShine ($5)

Clearance Sale at Walmart.com

2009-06-18T12:47:00.000-07:00

There are some really good deals on kids clothes at walmart.com. Here is a site that links to the clearance.

http://dealnews.com/Walmart-Infant-and-Toddler-Apparel-Deals-from-1-1-s-h/303016.html

-Catherine Cromar

Cheap Fabric

2009-06-12T10:05:00.000-07:00

Savoy Walmart is clearancing off their fabric at 50% along with all of their trims. It's pretty sparse pickings at this point, but you may find something yet.

-Rachel Luke

Country Life Natural Foods Order--no Aug order

2009-06-07T17:28:00.000-07:00

In case you were interested in placing an order--I will be making an order tomorrow. I will not be making an August order. (I won't be in town the week of delivery.)

This summer I am going to make an order at Country Life Natural Foods (www.clnf.org). If the order is large enough they will deliver for free to my house. They offer a variety of foods (natural, organic, food storage), as well as buckets and gamma lids if you want them, at a good wholesale price. I ordered a variety of grains, nuts, and beans from them last year and was really impressed with the quality. The next order deadline is this Wednesday, June 10th--not much notice, I know. The delivery will be the next week. Please let me know by Tuesday evening if you are interested in ordering some products with my order.

Thanks,
Brenda Price (brendalewisprice@hotmail.com)

Free Floats at Sonic

2009-06-03T02:31:00.000-07:00

Sonic is giving away free 10 ounce root beer floats on June 3rd from 8pm till midnight while supplies last. You may want to your local Sonic to see if they are participating before driving over there though.

-Rachel Luke

Pizza Coupon

2009-05-30T15:55:00.000-07:00

I was going through coupons and came across an ad saying that Papa John's Pizza will honor all competitor's coupons and if you use one of the coupons, Papa John's will also give you a 'sweettreat' free. I just ordered from them and used a competitor coupon and they honored it.

Robbie

Town and Country Yard Sale

2009-05-26T19:49:00.000-07:00

My apartment complex is hosting a yard sale, and my family and I are in it. It's on June 6th from 8am - 3pm. If rain is in the forecast, the yard sale will be moved to June 13th. We are also selling some of our furniture. Our complex is off of Cunningham, on Kerr Avenue - Town and Country Apartments. Hope to see you all there!
-Laura Cunningham

free fitness from Champaign Park District

2009-05-26T06:21:00.001-07:00

The Champaign Park District is offering free group fitness classes all this week, May 26-30. See the flyer and schedule here. I assume that you can just show up to any class on this schedule and participate for free!

free book through kids reading program

2009-05-25T14:32:00.000-07:00

My cousin told me about a reading program for kids through Barnes and Noble. They are offering a free book if kids read a certain number of books over the summer. It doesn't help me, since I have no kids...but I thought I'd pass it along because it sounds like fun. See the link below:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/

--Mindy Hoffman

Sam's Club membership

2009-05-23T09:54:00.001-07:00

I found out that Sam's Club is offering a $15 summer membership--You have to buy it between May 20 and June 7 and it's good through Labor Day. If people go to www.samsclub.com there is a blue box on the right that will give more info.

Robbie Stephens

Like Coldplay?

2009-05-22T08:10:00.000-07:00

If you like Coldplay like I do, you can download their latest cd here for free (this is from them directly- nothing illegal):

http://lrlrl.coldplay.com/leftright.html

Rachel Luke

Humane Society HUGE Garage Sale!

2009-05-07T15:22:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post this because James and I went to this sale, and got a really nice comfy plush couch nearly new for 20$. They also have a great Christmas section that we snagged ALL of our Christmas items for ultra cheap! This is by far the coolest and biggest garage sale of the entire summer, and you won't want to miss it! All entry fees go to the humane society, so it's for a good cause. Also, it'll be great to get rid of some unused items when you are spring cleaning.

Their website is: http://www.cuhumane.org/

Laura Cunningham

Our 25th Annual GIANT GARAGE SALE!!
Sale Dates: Friday, May 22 - 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Donation: $2 until 3 p.m. on Friday) Saturday, May 23- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($3 Bag Sale starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday)	Drop offs acceptedat Kesler Hall: Thursday, May 14: noon – 7 p.m. Friday, May 15: noon – 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17: noon – 3 p.m.
Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kesler Hall No drop-offs can be accepted after 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17.

Free KFC

2009-05-05T19:01:00.000-07:00

Just a heads up: This is an offer recently aired on the Oprah Winfrey show. Go to this site to download up to four free coupons for a full meal at KFC (including two pieces of grilled chicken, two sides, and a biscuit).
http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090430-tows-kfc-coupon-download
It says "at participating locations," so you could call the KFC near you and ask if they're participating before you make the trip. Anyway, it's good until May 19th. Enjoy!
Ashley Bair