Free Digital Card Designs by Becky Higgins

I just saw this fabulous deal - Free Digital Holiday Card Designs- when I was checking out "Project Life" - a cool scrapbooking kit by Becky Higgins. Click on the free holiday cards tab - middle of the page. This is a super easy way to get your Christmas cards done. Plus check out her scrapbooking kit, they go fast!

Alice.com

$5 Gift Card for Alice.com for only 12 Swag Bucks (thanks Money Saving Mom)!! Do you swag?? It's so easy, basically you get awarded swag 'bucks" for searching the Internet using their search engine. You can turn those bucks into real gift cards to places like Amazon.com and ... Alice.com (sign up here).

Read more about the amazing Alice.com site HERE. Remember shipping is FREE always. Some prices are even better that Walmart!

Hot deals right now:

Clariol Hair Color: $.90!

Bic Shavers 12ct - $.96

Kotex Pantyliners 22ct -$.41

Cover Girl Lash Curler - $2.99

Huggies jumbo pk - $7.69

The best part: no shopping cart or screaming toddlers needed!

Cute watches

Have you seen these?? They are everwhere and so cute. A few friends of mine hosting a booth at the 10th Annual Foothills Craft Bazaar, at the FoothillsChristian Church on 9655 W. State in Boise, 9-5 on Saturday.

They haev great prices and will custom make your watch if you need special colors!

http://www.wristful-thinking.com/

Need a Cheap Date?

It's called Restaurant.com people! If you haven't used this site before, your missing out.

Right now you can get $25 restaurant gift cards for $2! Yes, there is a catch, there is generally a minimum purchase requirement - $35. So for $12, you get a $35 meal. That enough for my husband and I to go out to most of the restaurants listed and enjoy a great meal.

You buy the certificate and then can print it from your own printer immediatley.

Choose from places like:

Ono Hawaiian Cafe

Cazba

Cheerleaders

The Melting Pot

Mai Thai,

And more....

This is the only way I eat out!

Fred Meyer Saturday sale!!

We got a tip from KJ Conley who notice the awesome Fred Meyer coupons in Fridays paper:

Dunkin Hines cake mix - $.25 (limit 4)
there is a $.50/1 Target Printable but price matching to Target may or may not be a possibility (at least if you live in Idaho!).

Progresso Soup - $.50 (limit 4)
$1.10/3 Printable
Final price = $.14 ea

Fred Meyer microwave pizza - $.25 (limit 4)

I bet you could price match at Walmart with these coupons!!

Weekend Events

Saturday, November 14th

Boise State Broncos vs Idaho Vandals. 1 pm. Bronco Stadium.

Neighborhood open gyms. K-6. 10 am-2 pm. Hawthorne, Koelsch, Liberty and Valley View schools.

Best open play. Danik Gymnastics have teamed up with Fun N Fit Inflatable to bring you a perfect cold weather remedy and an excitement of designer inflatables all in one. Bring your kids in to escape the cold weather outside and enjoy a fun and energetic environment.
DATES:
Tuesday, Nov.17th: 12pm - 2pm
Friday, Nov.27th: 2:30pm - 5pm
and EVERY SATURDAY in November: 10:30am - 12:30pm at Danik in Meridian and 1-4 in Eagle.
COST: $5/hr, sessions start every hour, no time limit. BRING YOUR FRIENDS. #887-1493.

Boise Public Library. Suprise! Family Fun. 2 pm. Ages 6-12. #384-4200.

Ada County Library. Puppet show. 1 pm. #362-0181.

Country Harvest Hoedown. 2 pm and 7:30. Nampa Civic Center.

Thanks to The Idaho Statesman for the info.

Holiday Bazzars

SATURDAY, NOV. 14

Paramount Arts & Crafts Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. To 5 p.m., 5695 N. Fox Run Way, Meridian. Handmade jewelry, handbags, quilts, crocheted hats, Christmas cards, wooden toys, edible arts; Pampered Chef and Premier Jewelry.

American Legion Auxiliary 31st Annual Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., War Memorial Building, 515 E. 2nd South, Mountain Home. Holiday items, wood, kitchen knives and baked goods.

Boise School District Holiday Bazaar: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., West Junior High School Gym, 8371 W. Salt Creek St., Boise. Includes everything from pottery to handmade blankets, to candles, photographs, gift items; candies.

Boise Senior Activities Center Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 690 Robbins Road, behind the Elks Rehab near Fort Boise. More than 40 vendors with hand-created items; baked goods. Pancake, sausage and egg breakfast served from 9 to 10 a.m. or hamburger or hot dog lunch served noon to 1 p.m. Cost is $3.50. Information or to reserve a table or booth, contact Angie at 345-9921 or email apickles@seniorsolutions.bz.

Christian Faith Center Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 31 S. Midland Blvd., Nampa. Arts, crafts and baked goods.

Christmas in the Country: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Country Greenhouse, 3880 S. McDermott Road, Nampa, half mile between Amity and Victory. Creative and unique arts and crafts for the holidays from local artisans. New this year, "The Olde Country Shoppe."

Gifts and Goodies Holiday Bazaar: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuscany Lakes Clubhouse, 3782 Firenze Way, Meridian. Handcrafted holiday gifts and goodies. Free refreshments.

Hope Lutheran Church Hope Holiday Hoopla: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 331 N. Linder Road, Eagle. Homemade items, quilts and Scentsy. Vendors welcome. Spot fee is $25 and you provide table. Email hopeholidayhoopla@hotmail.com with name, phone number and what you will be selling.

Idaho Gourd 11th Annual Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Edwards Greenhouse, off Hill Road, Boise. Gourd art show and competition, gourd artists and growers, gourd vendors, free demonstrations, tools, supplies and food available.

Ladies Auxiliary Annual Holiday Bazaar, Flea Market and Breakfast: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sweet-Montour School, Sweet-Ola Hwy, Sweet. Wood crafts, jewelry, hand-painted signs, cloth items, hand-beaded items; pies and baked goods. Raffle. Breakfast served 8 to 10 a.m. and features egg dishes, cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, hot chocolate, coffee and juice. Table and raffle proceeds benefit Gem County Fire District No. 2.

Pilgrim Lutheran Church Annual Bazaar and Chicken Noodle Lunch: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 208 S. W. 1st Ave., Ontario, Ore. Handmade gifts, holiday decorations, quilts; baked goods and jellies. Fresh baked cinnamon rolls served 9 to 11 a.m.; chicken and noodles, salad, rolls and pie served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; free beverages all day.

Ponderosa Elementary School's 6th Annual Harvest Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ponderosa Elementary, 2950 N. Naomi Ave., Meridian, off Ustick between Ten Mile and Black Cat roads. Jewelry, holiday gifts, direct sales reps., concessions. Booth reservations, call Jeanie at 884-4822.

Redeemer Lutheran Church Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2920 Cassia St., Boise. Homemade items, jewelry; baked goods. Pulled pork sandwiches served for lunch. Funds raised benefit Redeemer's OutReach program.

St. John's Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., downstairs at the church, corner of North 8th and Hays streets, Boise. Handmade holiday gift items; baked goods. Homemade chili and pie lunch served.

St. Mark's Noel Boutique: Noon to 6 p.m., 7960 W. Northview Ave., Boise. Handcrafted items, home-based business goods; baked goods. Info: 658-1871.

St. Paul's Catholic Church Candy Lane Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1515 8th St. S., Nampa. Crafts, gift items and several raffle items; cookies, candy for the holidays; homemade jams, jellies and breads for gift giving. Santa Claus will be on hand for pictures.

Vineyard Boise Holiday Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4950 N. Bradley St., Garden City, near Chinden and 50th. Variety of handcrafted gifts, recycled items and unique finds. Enjoy a morning latte, afternoon lunch, music and fun. Information, email essentialsbyjenny@ msn.com.

Big Red Barn Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5780 W. Kuna Road, Kuna, between Robinson and Happy Valley roads. Homemade crafts, soaps and lotions, candles, gifts, towels, pillows, aprons, table runners, place mats, Christmas tree skirts, photos, paintings, furniture, Christmas ornaments and set-abouts, snowmen, teddy bears, moose items, bracelets and necklaces and other jewelry, cards, gift tags, gift boxes, tole painted items, purses, toys, wood crafts, pens, blankets and throws, scarves and hats, games, wind chimes, hot dog roasting sticks, stilts, wreaths, kitchen accessories, cook books, angels, Santas, dishes; fudge and other candy.

Birches at Brandt's Landing Clubhouse Red Dresser Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 16390 Franklin Road, Nampa. Painted furniture, home decor, vintage and holiday decorations, vintage china, linens, vinyl signs, ornaments, wood baskets and more.

Caldwell Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., O'Connor Field House, 22nd Avenue and Blaine Street, next to Canyon County Fairgrounds. Variety of handcrafted and commercial items.

Foothills Christian Church Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 9655 W. State St., Boise. Holiday items including decoration, gift baskets, paper crafts, quilted items, jewelry, baby and children's items, bows, purses, Scentsy, Thru the Screen Door and more. Homemade cinnamon rolls, soup, chili, hot dogs and other sweets. Coffee served all day. Information at foothills.craftbazaar@gmail.com.

Gatherings: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7333 Idaho 44, Star. Ornaments, painted furniture, primitives, garden benches, holiday cottages and more.

Hobble Creek Boutique: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Hobble Creek subdivision, off Chinden Boulevard and Eagle Road, Boise, follow signs. Holiday and home decor, baby and children's gifts including dress-ups and aprons, vinyl wall art and decor, handmade jewelry, handcrafted ornaments, natural bath and body essentials, candles; baked goods. Information: Sara at 230-0048.

Holiday Boutique: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holiday Inn, Ontario, Ore. Focused on home-based businesses, with items such as health and beauty products, food and kitchen, portrait photography, scrapbooking supplies, home decor, handmade baskets and pottery, candles, tile and stone work, jewelry, handbags and purses and more.

Kay Frannie's Country Crafts: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3874 Rushmore Way, Boise, off Cloverdale Road between Victory and Amity. Handmade quilts, table runners, wall hangings, aprons, tole painted items, hand-painted ornaments. Information: 362-5222.

Kitchen and Apron Alley: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 8115 Brynwood Drive, Boise. Unique, practical aprons for all ages, table linens, baby gifts, gifts for Bronco fans and other specialty items.

Meridian Farmers' Market Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., see MeridianFarmersMarket.com for location. Local and Idaho Preferred and Buy Idaho products including artisan jewelry, fine art, decor pieces, handcrafts, gift baskets, holiday fashions, table linens and food specialties.

Moonshine Barn Craft Sale: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6615 Moon Valley Road, Eagle, off State Street, west of Linder Road. Handcrafted, mostly one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture, jewelry, glasswork, wooden utensils, calendars from original watercolors; baked goods and salsa. Culinary creations by Chef Cordel Knight.

Shop for Holiday Gifts: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1026 N. Meridian Road, Meridian, just north of Pine. Home decor, baby items, ornaments, wickless candles, jewelry and goodies.

Something for Everyone Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5881 N. Rothmans Ave., Boise, Bristol Heights subdivision, corner of Eagle Road and Chinden Boulevard. One-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts, holiday decor; baked goods from Backdoor Bakery.

Whitney Woman's Chorale Christmas Craft Fair: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Whitney United Methodist Church, 3315 Overland Road, Boise. Needlework, woodcrafts, specialty items; homemade baked goods, jams and jellies. Homemade soups and desserts served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 15

Big Red Barn Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5780 W. Kuna Road, Kuna, between Robinson and Happy Valley roads. Homemade crafts, soaps and lotions, candles, gifts, towels, pillows, aprons, table runners, place mats, Christmas tree skirts, photos, paintings, furniture, Christmas ornaments and set-abouts, snowmen, teddy bears, moose items, bracelets and necklaces and other jewelry, cards, gift tags, gift boxes, tole painted items, purses, toys, wood crafts, pens, blankets and throws, scarves and hats, games, wind chimes, hot dog roasting sticks, stilts, wreaths, kitchen accessories, cook books, angels, Santas, dishes; fudge and other candy.

Christmas in the Country: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Country Greenhouse, 3880 S. McDermott Road, Nampa, half mile between Amity and Victory. Creative and unique arts and crafts for the holidays from local artisans. New this year, "The Olde Country Shoppe."

Moonshine Barn Craft Sale: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6615 Moon Valley Road, Eagle, off State Street, west of Linder Road. Handcrafted, mostly one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture, jewelry, glasswork, wooden utensils, calendars from original watercolors; baked goods and salsa. Culinary creations by Chef Cordel Knight.

St. John's Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., downstairs at the church, corner of North 8th and Hays streets, Boise. Handmade holiday gift items; baked goods. Homemade chili and pie lunch served.

St. Mark's Noel Boutique: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 7960 W. Northview Ave., Boise. Handcrafted items, home-based business goods; baked goods. Info: 658-1871.

Shop for Holiday Gifts: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1026 N. Meridian Road, Meridian, just north of Pine. Home decor, baby items, ornaments, wickless candles, jewelry and goodies.

Thanks to The Idaho Statesman for putting together this list.

Dont Forget....

You have just 3 more days to bid on an item over at The Auction For Benson & Claire! Please do all you can to support this great cause and help to save the lives of these two amazing children!!!

Auction Ends November 16th at Midnight!

Click Here or on Our Sidebar

Holiday House Giveaway Results!

And the winner is...Mickie, who wrote:

Handmade gifts are a tradition for me. I often find new crafts I enjoy and that becomes the "gift of the year" as I adjust it for those I care about... this year I am knitting- scarves, blankets, and placemats. However, the most meaningful handmade gift I can think of coming my direction, sort of, is the dollhouse my dad made for my daughter- who isn't yet two... but has a keepsake I hope she'll treasure her entire life!

A big "Thank You" to all who entered and shared your special "hand-made" memories with us! We hope that you enjoyed reminiscing as much as we enjoyed reading about your favorite gifts. Make sure you visit the 4th annual Holiday House Boutique on November 21st and 2nd and GET INSPIRED!!

Leapfrog Alphabet Pal - No Go -UPDATED

After three phone calls to corporate (1.800.440.0680 ) - I am left frustrated. Why would they publish this online policy if they were not going to honor it?? Note the FULL list of exclusions. I plan on writing an e-mail to Target and respectfully informing them of this particular issue. Fell free to join me :).

I am grateful for the great deals and coupon they offer, but feel they need to communicate a clear and consistent policy regarding coupons and price matching. Am I asking too much?


Just a heads up - for anyone planning on doing to Leapfrog Alphabet Pal deal at Target today....All 3 Idaho locations WILL NOT PRICE MATCH A DOOR BUSTER AD. So the best you can do is use the $10 off Target coupon and snag it for whatever Target is selling it for.

They will only price match a printed weekly ad.

Weekend Coupon Roundup!

JoAnns - Go HERE and sign up for special savings with your email address to receive a 40% off one item printable coupon (it is immediately emailed to your inbox!)

Aaron Brothers Framing store - Go HERE to print a 40% off one item coupon! They have CUTE christmas items out (card holders, ornament trees, inexpensive gifts!) Located by the mall!

Aeropostale - Go HERE to print a 25% off coupon for outerwear!

Bath & Body Works - Go HERE to sign up for a coupon for a FREE travel sized signature item with ANY purchase!

And Go HERE to print a coupon for $10 off any $30 purchase!

Old Navy, Gap, BR - Go HERE to print a coupon for 30% off!

The Childrens Place - Go HERE to print a 15% off coupon

Express - Go HERE to print $15 off $30, or $30 off $75

Gymboree - Go HERE to register to print 15% off (just needs an email)

Know any more great weekend printables? Let us know!

Todays Daily Deals!

KidsWoot: WOOT OFFS! Check back often, new items will appear to bid on! Hurry, they sell and time out fast!

Daily Deal: Hannspree 23" Widescreen Full HD 1080p Blue Ray LCD Monitor with HDMI & VGA Input, 2 Built-in Speakers and More! Price: $139.99

Family Daily Deal:

Casio super slim digital camera! $99

BabySteals: Kelty wallaby infant carrier $22.79

Target Daily Deal: Sterling silver 3 row pave set ring! $17.49

MamaBargains: 12x12 canvas artwork - $10

Sara Lee Pies and Breyers Ice Cream - $15 Catalina!!

Good through tonight only!

When you buy 10 pies and 10 Breyers ice creams you will get a $15 catalina to use on your next shopping order at Albertsons.

So,
Buy 5 pies - $31.95
-Get 5 pies and 10 1.5qt Breyers FREE
Use (5) $1/1 Printable
And (5) .$75/1 Breyers
OOP = $23.2 for (10) Pies and (10) 1.5 qts ice cream!!!

-Get $15 OYNO
Final Price = like paying $8.20 for 10 pies and 10 1.5qt of Breyers!! or $.41 each!!

Hurry - I was told this cat will stop printing after tonight!

The Results: Up & Monsters Inc - Best Price

So many choices! Are you confused yet?

Here are the best deals if you plan on buying the movies Monsters Inc. and Up.

Target:

Monsters Inc. (price match Best Buy's price w/ ad in Sundays paper) - $18.99
Up (price match Best Buy's for this as well) - $23.99
Print $10 off UP here
Print $8 off Monsters Inc here
Print $10 off Target coupon (when you buy both)

Final Price for both: $14.98

OR, if you dare to attempt a Walmart transaction (mixed results):

Monsters Inc. (price match Best Buy) - $18.99
Up - $19.99

Print $10 off UP here
Print $8 off Monsters Inc here
Print $10 off Target coupon (when you buy both)

Final Price for both = $10.98 for both

Toys R Us (beware: this one is complicated and involves gift cards and rebates, but still a hot deal)

Memory - $3.99
Candy Land - $3.99
Shutes and Ladders - $3.99
Hi Ho Cherr-O - $3.99
Connect 4 - $9.99
Monster Inc.Combo - $34.99
Up - 24.99

Use:
Print $10 off UP here
Print $8 off Monsters Inc here
$10/ $75 Purchase (in ad)

Out Of Pocket cost: $53.94
- Get $25 in Gift Cards
- $11 (or more depending on you game combo) Mail in Rebate

Final Cost after Gift Cards and rebates = $17.94 (plus tax - about $4) = about $22

(Almost) Free 8X10 Canvas

Thanks HowDoesShe for a heads up on this deal!

he Canvas People have a special going on for first time customers - a FREE 8x10 CANVAS. You do have to pay shipping - $14.98 - so I guess it's not actually free, but an awesome deal! I ordered one!

This would be a great Christmas present for family members, kids and grand kids, grandparents, etc...! They'll think you spent a ton of money on a custom canvas portrait :).

If you want something bigger here are the prices:

11x11 - reg. $58.99 = $3.99
11x14 - reg. $68.99 = $13.99
16x16 - reg. $78.99 = $23.99
16x20 - reg. $88.99 = $35.99
18x24 - reg. $98.99 - $43.99

Click their link below to see the offer:

Get Your First Canvas on Us. Free 8x10 Canvas Print or $55 off Larger Sizes.

Great Book Deal

Just got this from a Bff in Utah:

Just thought I'd let you know about a great online children/juvenile book deal you may want to share since I figure this could be a good christmas gift/stocking stuffer. I just got 4 great kids books for less than $8 total from booksamillion.com. They have a variety including Max the bunny books and also Spot the dog and some for older kids too. GO HERE TO ORDER!

You can also get free shipping using this promo code: BKLVFREE

I'm not sure how long this deal will last. When you go to the site, note that they show a club price (for members). I used the online (non-member) price and for my books it was only 20 cents more per book!

Thanks Darcie, awesome find!

More At Vista Print

Remember how you can get 100 free postcards from Vista Print here? Well good news for those of you who just wanted to send a traditional family Christmas card with a photo: Vista Print is now offering 50% OFF ALL HOLIDAY CARDS!!!

Easy to design and order Choose from hundreds of holiday designs Create in minutes and receive in as few as 3 days I have personally used Vista Print in the past, when I mailed out Wedding Announcements via postcards (we eloped...so it was a great option for us!) And they turned out awesome. See post HERE. I wanted to see card options and how fast it was to design a holiday card, so I literally spent the last 2 minutes making these: Prices and Styles: 5x7 flat cards - $5 for 10 cards 5x7 folded cards - $6.50 for 10 4x8 flat cards - $4 for 10 Literally HUNDREDS of different styles, colors, and themes. You can use one photo or collage style with multiple photos! Seriously, this is a great deal!!!! Just upload your pictures and they automatically plug them in so you can see it on every card! SO EASY! GO HERE TO DESIGN YOUR CARD!

Cheap Soup at Wags!

Get this hot $1.10/1 coupon for Progresso High Fiber soup. These will get you $.56 soup at Walgreens this week! Here is the Firefox link and the Internet Explorer. Be sure to hit back and print twice. This one will disappear quick!

Thanks Alaska Coupon Diva

Yankee Candles buy 2 get 2 FREE!

I can not stress this enough: THESE ARE THE BEST CANDLES EVER!!! I absolutely love them!

They smell better than any other brand and last forever. I know they are pricy - but not with a sale like this! Retail price is $24.99 for the large (they are huge). So about $55 for 4 ( including shipping) or about $13 each. I know, that is spendy, but if you love these and buy these anyway, it's a great deal.

Click Here, if discount is not automatically taken off use code XF911A1

30% off - Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic

It's the Give and Get Event at Gap Old Navy and Banana Republic. Use this coupon to get 30% off at any of these stores including outlets now through Sunday.

The best part (besides saving 30%!) is that for every purchase you make, 5% will got to the Feeding America foundation (my pick). Spend away and feel good about it!

You can use this coupon as many times as you want!! Let us know if you find any great deals this weekend!