Hidden Code

I have shopped through Sierra Trading Post periodically over the last few years because they do offer some significant savings on shoes.  However, many times the shipping fee cancels out the savings and a lot of times I will pass on making a purchase.  But, I was recently glancing through a catalog from them  and noticed a code within a product description that was said to give free shipping on an order.  I really thought this must have been some sort of misprint, but I did in fact give it a try and it was valid.  I guess they do want you to give their print materials a closer look, which I will do if I am interesting in making a purchase.

Online Rebate Programs

If you do any online shopping and are not registered with an online rebate site, you are losing money.  It is very simple to set up an account, and you earn a cash back percentage at many many online retailers.  The site I use is Mr. Rebates, and another popular site is ebates.  Not only do you earn cash back, but you also can find out about additional coupons and discounts available at those retailers.

The program at Mr. Rebates allows you to withdraw you balance when it reaches a minimum of $10, when you can then request either a check or a transfer to your paypal account.  The payments are made quarterly.

Click here for my referral link.

One of the only drawbacks, the very popular retailer, Amazon.com, does not participate in these programs.

Happy shopping!

Iced Coffee

Thanks to my sister, one of my few blog readers, I was able to try a couple of samples of Starbucks instant iced coffee.  It was pretty good, but I don't think it is something I will be purchasing.  Instead, I will stick to making homemade iced coffee from this recipe shared by Mommy's Kitchen.  I like making the coffee myself, because not only is is more cost effective, but you can control the taste and make it more to your liking.

Also, thank you to my two loyal followers for checking out my blog.  I've been blogging less lately and working with the design more.  Hopefully I will settle on something and get back to posting more often.

Starbucks Happy Hour

Starbucks has another promotion in their stores starting today, May 6 through May 15.  You can get half off Frappuccino blended drinks between 3pm and 5pm on these days.  Here are the details.

Free Starbucks Coffee

Celebrate Earth Day at Starbucks.  On April 22, participating Starbucks stores are offering a free coffee to customers who bring in their own tumbler or mug.  Usually these promotions are only done at free-standing stores.

Free Kindle Books

I haven't seen too many deals out there to post in several days.  Once again there are some new Kindle books for free that look pretty good.  One for children:  The Very First Easter, and a historical novel about the Holocaust:  The Secret Holocaust Diaries. 
Check here for more free Kindle titles from Amazon.

1 Free Year of Working Mother Magazine

ValuMags.com is offering 12 issues free of Working Mother Magazine.  You do not need to provide any credit card or billing information for this offer and will not receive a bill.  I have used this site for free magazines before with no trouble.