Earn up to 5 FREE Books with Scholastic

Scholastic is offering up to 5 FREE books for kids who complete math and reading tasks!  Here's how:

STEP 1
Download and print the READING and/or MATH activity sheet(s) for your child's age group.

STEP 2
Have your child complete the activities for his or her age group. Your child can complete the MATH activity sheet, the READING activity sheet (or both)!  Children can earn two books by completing one activity sheet and five books by completing two activity sheets. The more they LEARN ... the more they EARN!

STEP 3
Download the reward redemption form, print and complete all fields. Mail the completed form and your child's activity sheet(s) to Scholastic to qualify for your rewards!

There is no shipping charge so this is a totally FREE deal.  My kids are going to love this!

Thanks, Lisa!

FREE "How To" Publications

There are some great informational publications available today and they're totally FREE! 

• An Idiot's Guide to Photoshop
• Free Underground Guide to the iPhone - Read about the basic user interface and a ton of incredible iPhone features you would've otherwise missed. This guide explains in detail how to perform both the very simple and the most tedious tasks.
• Free Copy of Windows .... On Speed - This manual explains why Windows slows down and what you can do to prevent this from happening too quickly
• HackerProof: Your Guide to PC Security - This free 53 page guide provides an objective, detailed, but easily understood walk through of PC security.
• Free iPad: A Magical and Revolutionary Guide - This 28 page guide will help you to get the most out of your shiny new tablet.

Free Download of David Bach's Debt Free for Life

I am sure you've heard my ramblings about David Bach.  My husband and I have read several of his books and make it a point to follow his ideas.  One reason we like him is because he is not WAY over the top.  If you've never read his books, now is the time!  Make it your New Year's resolution! 

Right now you can read Debt Free for Life for FREE with this free dowload.  If you like his ideas, you can try out some of my recommendations below:

Start Late, Finish Rich: A No-Fail Plan for Achieving Financial Freedom at Any Age (Finish Rich Book Series)

**The Automatic Millionaire: A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich
**this is my favorite of all of his books!

Smart Couples Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Creating a Rich Future for You and Your Partner

Barne's & Noble: B1G1 FREE Starbucks Frappuccino

Double YUM!  Print this coupon for a FREE Starbucks FRappuccino when you buy one at Barnes and Noble!

You can print and use the coupon daily through May 24th!

There are quite a few other Barnes & Noble coupons available HERE.

Borders/Waldenbooks Summer Reading Program

Borders is offering a super Summer Reading Double Dog Dare program!  If your child reads 10 books this summer and completes the downloadable form, they will get a FREE book!  They will have 10 books to choose from.  Just take the form to any store by August 26th to claim your book!

The program is available to any child under 12!  It think this is awesome and I know it will be a huge reward for my going-on third-grader!

Thanks, Bargain Blessings!

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program: FREE Book

Barnes & Noble has announced its 2010 Summer Reading Rewards program.  Children who read 8 books over the summer will be rewarded with a FREE book from Barnes & Noble! 

You can download the form and find the rules HERE.

Thanks, Baby Good Buys!

FREE Download: David Bach Start Over Finish Rich

I am a big fan of David Bach and have read several of his books.  While many of his ideas are common sense, I love reading them as reinforcement to stay on track financially.  I grew up using David's key ideas, as my dad was also a big fan.

I am so thrilled that you can now read Start Over Finish Rich:  10 Steps to Get You Back on Track in 2010 for FREE!

Each month, David Bach will be offering a free download of a new chapter of his book Start Over, Finish Rich. Each chapter offers step-by-step instruction on topics designed to help you get your finances in order in 2010:


•Get out of debt
•Fix your credit
•Rebuild your 401(k) plan
•Take SMART risks
•Make your financial recovery automatic
•Rebuild with real estate
•And more!

Download "Step 1: Recommit to Wealth"   I will be downloading and reading this myself, and encouraging my husband to read it.

Thanks, Oprah and Couponers United!

Dave Ramsey: More than Enough FREE +Shipping

If you follow Dave Ramsey, or would like to see what the Dave Ramsey buzz is about, you might look into this deal.  Yesterday, there was a coupon code (enough) to get Dave's book More than Enough for FREE, with just $5.99 shipping.  The code quickly died---or maybe not!

Christy called customer service and found out that the deal is still available.  You'll just have to call and ask for it.

Now, I would love --LOVE-- to hear your opinions on the Dave Ramsey books and way of life.  I have recently heard from several readers on this topic and have found the opinions of others to be quite interesting!  So leave a comment and tell us what you think!  Please keep your comments clean and unoffensive!

Thanks, The Kings Court IV!

HOT! Babies R'Us Clearance Sale

Photo by Shawn

A  reader, Shawn, emailed this photo of her diaper score from Babies R Us and let me know that Babies R' Us is having a huge clearance sale!  All clearance items are an additional 30% off.  If you printed the coupons to take advantage of the Earth's Best Diapers deal, you may be interested in these deals!  The Babies R Us printable coupons are only valid through Saturday, January 2.

Tide 100 oz (52 load) $16.48 -11.54
-$5/1 printable coupon
Total Price:  $6.54

Babies R Us brand diapers (Especially Yours)  Large Boxes $19.90 +30% off
Total $14.20

Seventh Generation products are on clearance with an additional 30% off.
Use these Seventh Generation printable coupons for additional savings.
Use this BRU/TRU coupon for additional savings on diapers, plus stack with Seventh Generation coupons!

Clearance clothing is buy one, get one for $1.
Shawn was able to snag two Carter's fleece pjs for less than $10!

Thanks, Shawn!

Books-A-Million: Hundreds of Books Under $2 --FREE Shipping

Books-a-Million has some great deals on books! Several hundred to at $1.77 to be exact! Use BKLVFREE to get free shipping on any order.

Go through ShopAtHome to save an extra 2%! Sign-up now and get an extra $5 plus the 2% with your order!

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Barnes & Noble: Save 30% In-Store on 12/21

If you have been waiting to purchase a book or item at Barnes & Noble until a coupon is available, here it is! Shop in-store on Monday 12/21 and save:

* 30% off of the List Price of One Book

* 30% off of the List Price of One Children's Book

* Buy 1 Children's Book, Get the 2nd one 50% off (read coupon for exclusions)

Thanks, KC Penny Pinchin Mama!

Scholastic Store: 15% Off + 12% Off + Free Shipping

The Scholastic Store is offering an additional 15% off plus FREE shipping on a $25 order through December 13th--use code SSLCFS. They ususally have very reasonably priced books, plus they have a bargain section with items marked up to 75% off.

Go through ShopAtHome to receive an additional 12% cash back! That's an additional $3 on a $25 order! Register for ShopAtHome and receive the 12% plus an additional $5 sign-up bonus!

Books A Million: 80% off Sale

Books.A.Million is having a huge 80% off bargain sale! You won't believe the high quality children's books you can snag for almost NOTHING!

Can you tell I am excited? I am a children's book collector and even though we own several hundred pieces of children's literature, I just cannot stop myself! These prices are great plus shipping is FREE with code BKLVFREE!

Get this Wee Sing for Christmas paperback and cassette for only $1.77! We own the Wee Sing Fingerplay book and CD and have used it daily for many years! The books and CDs/Tapes are PACKED with songs!

If you haven't read the book Snowmen at Night, you'll want to snag it here for just $5.37 (hardcover). This is a cute rhyming story with hidden pictures on every page. It is a winter favorite of ours! I know I paid at least $16 for this book!
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If you follow Children's Literature, you'll know that Jan Brett and Eric Carle are popular children's authors. You can score their books in HARDCOVER for just $4.47 each!

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Those prices are unheard of!!!!!

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You can sweeten the deal further by shopping through ShopAtHome, my new favorite cash back program! You'll save an additional 2% on your order which will go into your ShopAtHome account. If you join ShopAtHome, you'll gain an extra $5 for your account with this order!

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These great bargains are going to make someone little at my house happy this Christmas! I hope some great children's literature makes its way under your tree!