Just in time for the long weekend, redbox is once again rewarding its fans with a special promotion good for TODAY ONLY. When you use the promo code “MAY26” today you will receive a $0.50 discount off of any DVD rental for the first night.

Start your weekend early with one of the top family rentals from redbox! Top picks this week include Gulliver’s Travels, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and Yogi Bear.

I’ve included the full list of top 10 kids and family rentals from 5/16-5/22 below.  Visit redbox.com to find your neighborhood kiosk.

Happy Renting!

I never gave much thought to certain holidays like St Patrick’s Day. Other than Green Beer and Green Milkshakes, I suppose it could be a day to really give some thought to what are YOU lucky for? My dad always said if it wasn’t for bad luck, he would have no luck at all. As an adult I really understand what he meant. I don’t consider myself to be lucky in many areas but what I am lucky for is to have my boys by my side almost 24/7. They are happy, healthy and the best kiddos a mom could ask for! Okay… well… maybe I would make Spencer throw less tantrums and Royal whine less BUT other than that, they are perfect! I also feel VERY lucky to still have my mom and my brothers in my life. I wish my Dad were here but we can’t have it all

What makes you feel lucky? I would love to hear!!

Disclosure: I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Redbox blogging program, for a Walmart gift card from redbox.

Who doesn’t like getting all of their favorite groceries at a bargain? I know I certainly do! How do you find your deals? Weekly store circulars? Deal blogs? Friends and family? I personally just look at my weekly ads these days. I used to use A LOT of coupons but I just don’t have the time anymore. Now when I am looking at the ads, I look for in store promotions like Kroger’s current CartBuster savings event! From February 27th to March 12th, customers can get savings on products from brands like P&G, General Mills, Nestle, and Pepsi by visiting the Kroger Facebook page.

Not only are their thousands of items on sale, but, you can also add a bunch or digital coupons to your Kroger card for even more savings! I don’t normally find a to many digital coupons that fit my buying needs but there are some great ones you can load up now. I just added 27 of them to my card! If you have never used Kroger’s digital coupons before, it is simple. Just register (for free) at the Kroger site, enter your card Plus Card savings information and ad the savings you want.  When you purchase any product that you added a coupon for, you savings will automatically be deducted at the end of your order. I personally LOVE this because there is no coupon clipping, not having to remember your coupons, no losing coupons while shopping (yes, I have done this many times)… It is so convenient. There is no excuse why you are not saving a little extra this week with this easy option to save on your favorite brands.

Another way to work with these sales is to plan your meals ahead of time with your sales flyer. I do this and not only does it save me from walking around the store just grabbing things that look good. I already have a list of things I need so I can match that with whats on sale for the upcoming week! Sale cycles for items being on sale  is every 6 to 8 weeks so stock up when you see the deal you can’t turn down!

Also save a few extra cents by bring in reusable bags, I just heard that Kroger gives $.05 off per bag you use. Can anyone confirm this?

Disclaimer: I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms Kroger CartBuster blogging program, for a gift card worth $50. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

Buy 10 Wings, Get 10 Wings FREE at Hooters on Valentine’s Day, 2/14! Dine in only. Valid at participating Hooters locations so please call ahead!

Received this in an email today from Noodles & Company – kids can trade swap candy for a free bowl of noodles. Kids 12 and younger can trade in some of their Halloween candy for a free small bowl of noodles on Sunday, November 7th from 11 am to 9 pm. No coupon required. They’re calling this campaign “THE CURE for the CANDY COMA”. I love it! I wish we had one of these locally! Please call your local restaurant to make sure they are participating!

First off, you do not want to forget to print your $10 off your purchase of $25 or more coupon before you head out for this sale!The coupon expires on 7/24.  Here are a few deals! Visit That Went Well for a complete list!

Here are some of the best deals I found:

Purell Hand Sanitizer – $4.99 (limit 5)
Mail-in Rebate = $4.99
Final Price: FREE after mail-in rebate

Expo Fine Point Dry Erase Markers, 4 pack- $5.29 (limit 1)
Mail-in rebate (Visa prepaid card) = $5.29
Final Price: FREE after mail-in rebate

Office Depot brand Filing / Stacking Crates – $6.99 (limit 3)
Mail-in rebate in-store (visa prepaid card) = $6.99
Final Price: FREE after mail-in rebate

Start stocking up on those school supplies! Target has the 10 count of BIC Cristal Ballpoint Pens on sale for $.60. There is a $1/2 Target coupon for good on any Bic stationary products they are just $.10!  Available in blue, black or red.

Thanks Melissa

Danimals Yogurt – $1.99
$1/1 Dannon Danimals 6/6/2010 SS Insert (exp 7/18/2010)
Final Price: $0.99
Perrysburg Store: FREE

Lever Soap – $1.50
$1/1 Lever 2000 Bar Soap, 4pk+ (FF) or Printable (IE)
Final Price: $0.50
Perrysburg: FREE

Boulder Canyon Chips – $0.99
$1.00/2 Boulder Canyon Printable
Final Price: $0.49
Perrysburg: FREE

Aquafresh Toothpaste – $2.00
$1/1 Aquafresh Printable
Final Price: $1.00
Perrysburg: FREE

Degree Deodorant – $1.50
$1/1 Degree Printable
Final Price: $0.50
Perrysburg: FREE

For more deals check out Saving Money in Toledo

Depending on the price in your area, my local Walmart has Sugar Free Jello priced at $.50. Print this $1/2 coupon and get 2 free! Remember to hit your browsers back button once to print 2. Four for free!