New Clothes!

I can't say that I got an incredible deal or found some super coupon for this item, but I had to share my new purchase on this blog. It's been so long since I've had new things so perhaps I am overly excited. I picked up this jacket at Ann Taylor today. The website said the jacket, the Marbled Jacquard Jacket to be exact, was originally $158. I purchased it for $99 in store.

I remember seeing an email advertisement for this jacket a couple of months ago about how versatile this jacket can be. Apparently, it is appropriate for work, evenings, and weekends. With a big need to boost my style after two pregnancies and a small budget, I am looking for versatility in wardrobe. 

Just needed to share!

Refunded Raspberries

I was not satisfied with the quality of my recent raspberry purchase at Harris Teeter. This is a very rare occurrence since their produce is usually very fresh. I was so dissatisfied that I took the step to actually request my money back.
I felt awkward making this request but I was pleasantly surprised when the store employee gave me a double refund! They stand by their products so much that they gave me $7.00 back instead of $3.50. Not a bad deal! Not at all!

Baby Got a New Pair of Shoes

I love Stride Rite. Their shoes are a bit on the ridiculous side of expensive for children's wear but I always feel like my daughter is wearing the best possible fit when she gets a new pair. That is why I was thrilled to learn that they have a new rewards program called Stride Rite Rewards. I think our family is an ideal candidate for this program based on our regular purchasing routine. We are there every 3 months when our daughter outgrows her shoes. The program offers a $10 reward for every $75 you spend. That is not a hard benchmark to reach at Stride Rite!

They also have great customer service. I truly believe that they have a superior product, however two pair of shoes we purchased there broke after my daughter wore them for a while. She did get a lot of use out of them but I found it odd that two pair in a row would literaly break so that they could no longer be worn. I guess Stride Rite thought it was weird too because both times they gave me a full refund and I was able to purchase a new pair at a considerable discount. Knowing that they stand by their product keeps me coming back. I hope to get a lot of use out of the rewards program going forward!

Free Museum Day

Did you know that today was Free Museum Day?
The Smithsonian Institute sponsored this annual nationwide event where many museums offer free admission for the day.
We opted to take our daughter to the B&O Railroad Museum in West Baltimore. It was pretty awesome.

Our "ticket", which we preregistered for, allotted us two free adult admissions.Loren is still under two so her admission was free as well. That was over a $30 savings!

We ended up spending $3 on rides, including a mini train ride, and another $11.50 in the gift shop on a train puzzle. All together it was a great deal and fun family outing for under $15!

Free Lunch

There is such thing as a free lunch. Well, sort of anyway. I cashed in on $20 in free groceries yesterday at Harris Teeter. The grocery store is offering a special for customers that bring new prescriptions or transferred prescriptions to their pharmacy. Each RX results in $20 in free groceries! I was holding onto a prescription that I won't need until after the baby is born, but in light of the offers expiration next week, I cashed in early.  I then took my "winnings" and did some weekly grocery shopping. Not a bad deal and it came in particularly handy this week when I'm a little tight on cash. 

I just wish I had more Rx's to drop off!

Free Coffee!

So I heard that it's National Coffee Week and that lot's of establishments will be pouring out free cups of coffee this week. Check out this random link I found http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/09/24/its-national-coffee-week-heres-where-to-score-a-free-cup/ with some more specifics.

I thought this would be a great time to remind everyone about what I think is one of the ultimate freebies out there. If you purchase a pound of Starbucks Coffee, often times, returning the packaging to your local Starbucks cafe will reward you with a free Tall House Blend. I can't tell you how many times I have done this. Just make sure to check the packaging for the little coffee cup logo and magic words entitling you to the free cup of joe. I've only ever encountered one or two bags that did not say it.

I know that Starbucks Coffee is a little pricier than an average blend, but I can often find a pound of the Breakfast Blend or other variety for between $7.95-$9.95 at Wal Mart or my local grocery store. The resulting free in-store cup of coffee more than makes up for the extra cents it might cost for the premium blends.

I've been stockpiling these little bags during the warmer months and have a feeling that I will be walking to my neighborhood Starbucks in the mornings this Fall after my baby is born for a free cup of coffee.

Thanks!

My 10 Free Thank You Notes from Tiny Prints just came in the mail. Did anyone else see this offer in their email inbox?

With another baby on the way, I want to make sure I have cards on hand for any suprise gifts.

They really were free but you had to pay for the shipping, which amounted to $3.50. For the quality of the note, I still think this is a good deal. The website listed the original price as $20.09 or $2.09 a piece. I find that price hard to believe. I'm not sure I would ever spend that much on stationary.

I also took advantage of a Shutterfly Deal recently for free address labels. I always get free ones in the mail from various charity groups but I still could not pass up the free offer. Again, I had to pay for shipping, which was $2.04. They should be arriving anyday now.