Is this an awesome deal or what? Visit The Oprah Show’s, Payless ShoeSource In-Store Coupon Offer, for more details including a link to download the pdf file or send a text to receive a digital coupon code that can be shown in-store.

Great time to stock up on some stocking stuffers or perhaps some birthday gifts!

To find local businesses offering birthday discounts & freebies for adults, kids and pets, visit: Free Birthday Treats.

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Here’s a great way to save your money when it comes to gift shopping this holiday season…layaways! That’s right! This almost extinct service is making a comeback. Of course, the gift buying isn’t limited to just the holidays, it’s a money-saving service to use when shopping for anniversaries, birthdays, graduations and baby showers too.

Granted layaway plans may not be as convenient, having to pay bit by bit until you can take the item home, but they are well worth the savings. Retailers big and small offer a variety of plans, some with service fees and some without.

As always it’s important to read the fine print when signing any contracts and layaways are no exception. Know what to expect before using a retailer’s layaway service. Check out TheDollarStretcher.com’s 10 Questions to Ask About Layaway Plans.

On October 19, 2009, Toys”R”Us announced the roll-out of their ‘Big Gift’ layaway program:

Placing a product on layaway at any Toys”R”Us or Babies”R”Us store requires a deposit of 20% of the total purchase, including all applicable taxes, and a $10 service charge. Payments may be made at the store at any time in the form of cash, check, credit card, debit card or gift card. Merchandise will be made available within 7-10 days of final payment, so items must be paid for in full by December 6 to ensure that the gift is available for pickup before Christmas. A fee will apply to canceled layaway orders**.

Burlington Coat, Sears and Kmart also offer layaway plans, but only Sears and Kmart offer them in stores and online.

Several sites list Marshall’s and TJ Maxx, but neither website provided any information or store policies about layaways.

Not all stores market their layaway plan so if it’s something your interested in, ask. They most they can do is say no.

Happy Shopping!

To find local businesses offering birthday discounts & freebies for adults, kids and pets, visit: Free Birthday Treats.

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My very good friend, Leslie Haywood, presented her awesome invention, Grill Charms, on Shark Tank tonight and she was awesome! She has such an inspirational story overcoming so much in her life and gives of herself freely to other entrepreneurs. All you have to do is Google “Grill Charms” and you’ll know what I mean.

If you haven’t heard of Grill Charms, be prepared…this must have BBQ accessory is going to be flying off the shelves so you better order some now! These make a great gifts for birthdays, new homeowners, Father’s Day, Christmas and anniversaries!

Save $5

I also have the pleasure of extending a special offer, use the code “FBT” when placing your order at Grill Charms and save $5.

10-1-09 Update:

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Grill Charms offers a Pink Collection with 10% of the proceeds donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Don’t forget to get those mammograms and support this cause.

For additional gift ideas, visit FreeBirthdayTreats.com’s Birthday Gift Ideas page. To find local businesses offering birthday discounts & freebies for adults, kids and pets, visit Free Birthday Treats.

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I don’t know about any of you, but I love giving unique gifts for special occassions and Valentine’s is no exception. Both of the these gift ideas are unique and not readily available in major retail stores…yet, which makes them all the more appealing to me.

Now ladies I know how difficult it can be to buy a unique gift for a man that won’t break the pocket book. If it’s not a new power tool or accessory for their recreational vehicle, it’s tickets to some sporting event. Why not add some spice to your relationship and buy him a set of Spicy Grill Charms? My husband has a set of these and he uses them all the time. Gather together an assortment of BBQ sauces and you’ve got yourself a spiced up Valentine gift that will be used time and time again!

Save $5 by using coupon code “grilling”

Now for you gents, does your lady lug around a huge pile of cards – reward cards, gift cards, discount club cards, frequent buyer cards, etc? Does she struggle to find the right one in this mass pile up. A needle easily gets lost in this haystack. Why not buy her a Card Cubby (they have several colors to match just about any purse) that will get all those cards organized and while you’re at it, buy her a nice gift card to her favorite store.

Save 20% by using coupon code CC220

Perhaps you have an idea of your own or found a product that really rocks, if so please feel free to share by leaving a comment!

Many wishes to all for a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

To find local businesses offering birthday discounts & freebies for adults, kids and pets, visit my website, Free Birthday Treats.

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Chocoholics you’re going to love this! Annika from Red Thread Confections is offering anyone who places an order and inputs the code “RTC-FBTBLOG” a FREE piece of chocolate that will be sent with their order!

Just head over to Red Thread Confections to take advantage of this sweet deal. I’m heading over to buy some Sweet Raspberry Hearts. Yum, yum!

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ON SALE UNTIL DECEMBER 25th!

What is a Card Cubby?

It is a 5″ wide by 3″ high mini-file gift card organizer that also stores other cards we lug around in our purses like:

• Discount Cards (grocery stores, retailers)
• Reward Cards (restaurants, retailers)
• Membership cards
• Frequent Buyer Cards
• Business Cards
• Coupons
• Insurance Cards
• Even fits small cell phones, iPods and digital cameras

Just think of all the time and money saved by having all these cards organized and easy to retreive at a moment’s notice.

A Card Cubby would also make an awesome gift this holiday season and right now the red and black Card Cubbys are on sale for just $19.99 until December 25th. Just click on the words red or black to get to the Card Cubby sale. While you’re there be sure to check out the new Cholocate Croc.

Need another incentive to buy a Card Cubby? Use code CC209 when placing your order and receive a 10% discount, plus FREE shipping until December 15th.

Mommy Brain Reports is also hosting a Card Cubby giveaway so be sure to head over there and enter to win one.

Good luck and Happy Holidays!

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