Tight Wad in Utah

Remember the City Deals Sale I posted about yesterday ?  Well I looked more closely at it today and these are the deals I found!  These are typical prices for about everything on the long list !  So check it out before it ends on Monday.  ALSO FREE SHIPPING!! Hollywood Connection $25 GC for $12.50 - 25% = $9.40!! The Shirodhara Day Spa $50 GC for $25 - 25% = $18.75!! Rocky Mountain Pizza Company $20 GC for $10 - 25% = $7.50!! Big Apple Pizzeria $20 GC for $10 - 25% = $7.50!! Use code 25off25 ... see details here .

Here is how it stands right now.  1 point for invitations, 5 points for Accepts. Giveaway ends Monday Night!   Go here for giveaway detials .  And I don't know why its all weird...let's call it art :);) This is the list from the Facebook Stream.  And YES you can do both. :)  Thanks Everyone!!

My Tight Wad Tip today I found in Friday's Deseret News.  So hopefully you haven't recycled it yet. :) On page W9 there is a coupon for a FREE coupon book for the Tanger Outlet in Park City!  It doesn't expire until 12/31/10.  There was also a $10 of a $10 purchase coupon for Kohls! If you haven't received the paper in the past 6 months you can get a year subscription for $19.99!    This is for the Deseret News or the Salt Lake Tribune.   Did you find a great deal?? Find a frugal recipe?? Have a great shopping trip?? Make a cheap necklace?? ANYTHING of a Tight Wad Nature!! Link up so we can all learn from eachother.  I will put this up every Saturday. Thanks in advance!

Fill in your info to get FREE Gum!  Better yet it's called Dessert Delights!  Wahoo! Use promo code  353637. You can choose: Strawberry Shortcake Key Lime Pie Mint Chocolate Chip Thanks Mojo Savings !

When you spend $10 in participating brands ConAgra will send you a coupon booklet with $25 worth of coupons! Thanks My South Central Texas Mommy !

Save any of the above 3 coupons on your Rewards card and Cellfire will add a $1 bonus coupon to your card!  This ends Midnight 8/8 and they have a limited supply. When you "like" Chex on Facebook you'll get $1/1 coupon!  Possibly FREE Chex mix??!  Wait for a sale to use it! Coupons.com has some great coupons out!  Like this one from Bic!   See Hip 2 Save for some places to use this coupon for Cheap to FREE pens! While your there make sure to print the .75/1 Muir Glen coupon !  Print these all twice by hitting the back button! Bath & Body Works is offering a FREE 2 oz. bottle of Dark Kiss Lotion!  Valid in stores Aug 6-8 and NO PURCHASE is necessary!!  They had an offer like this last week that I did.  I got a FREE 2 oz. Anti-Bac Lotion!  They are so nice!                                             After entering you name and email you can print a coupon for BOGO FREE Laughing Cow Cheese !  This one will go great with a sale!! Thanks Hip 2 Save !

City Deals is running another great promotion this weekend!   Here are the details: See Qualifying Products Here   As you can see there are lots to choose from!   With an EXTRA 25% off PLUS FREE Shipping there's no way your not going to get an amazing deal!!   Make sure to check locations so you know where the certificate is valid.

Sooooo, I forgot to mention the option of posting the invite to your Facebook stream.  Mainly because I wasn't sure how it worked.  But now I am! :):) Here's how to do it: Go to Facebook Page Click on the "Suggest This Tab" Once you accept the application, Click on Suggest to Friends At the top you will see:                                                  If you choose to do it this way ( you can definitely do it BOTH ways! ) I can only see how many people accept your invitation, so you will only get 5 points for each who accepts.  But since you are sending it to more people.....  Still anyone's game! Pretty easy right? Here is the update on who's winning so far: I spliced it to protect your names :)  As you can see there is still time to catch up if you haven't started yet.  Giveaway ends 8/9! Remember it's 1 point for each invite sent, 5 points for each that accept. Thanks so much!!

We're going to be regular at our house am I right???  lol Smith's is having a great 3 day sale!  Just in time too because my husband has been reminding me frequently that our storage of cereal is diminished.  I swear.... if I wasn't around that is all he would eat...lol Savvy Sister Shops has a great breakdown of the sale, so go there and get your coupons ready! I did 2 transactions: #1 4 Fiber One Honey Clusters $2.14 each (at my store) used (2) $1.50/2 SS 8/1 = $5.82 and received $4 catalina to use on next purchase #2 4 Total Whole Grain $1.71 each used (2) .75/1 SS 6/27 and (2) .75/1 SS 7/18 --also available is $1/2 SS 7/11 2 Quaker Life $1.57 each used $1/2 Smith Coupon (came in the mail today!) used $4 catalina from transaction #1 = $2.28 and received ANOTHER $4 catalina (because of the 4 Total Whole Grain) Total out of Pocket = $8.10 (incl. tax) minus $4 catalina for my next purchase MAKES MY TOTAL $4.10 for TEN Boxes of cereal - that'

It's still anybody's game for the $40 CSN Gift Code!!  Only 3 people have entered the giveaway!! Learn how to enter here .  You make your own luck on this one. :):) I thought I would look around CSN Stores and show you some of the things you could buy with your $40 gift code.   Pretty much any category you can think of! Roadmaster Duo Deck Tricycle Bali Design Modern Wall Clock Diamond Rubber Knee Boot with Steel Toe am I the only one that thinks these are cool?

Know a cookie lover who has a Birthday coming up??  Here are just a few ideas on how to spend your FREE $25 or $50 Gift Certificate from Mrs. Fields !  This deal seems to good to be true...but it's TRUE! Get them before they are gone!  This Deal is TODAY ONLY!

UPDATE: Apparently JCPenney is now saying the code can only be used once.  Hopefully your shoes have already shipped!  Sorry - didn't see that fine print anywhere.  Thanks Kat! This deal is STILL available!  And the site is moving briskly today. :)   These shoes cost me $3.19!!   Including Shipping!!   You can do this deal as many times as you want!  Amanda bought 9 pairs and never paid more than $2.16 each! Go through Ebates first!  You'll get 6% back and $5 if your new!  It's worth it! I should start getting shoes for ME now!!

WOW!!!  City Deals is offering you a $25 Gift Certificate to Mrs. Fields Cookies when spend $25 at City Deals !  Which is pretty easy to do. :)   This deal is for TODAY ONLY!  While Supplies Last!! Also if you spend $50 with City Deals you'll get a $50 Gift Certificate to Mrs. Fields Cookies!! The certificates are redeemable online at www.mrsfields.com .  Shipping costs are from $6.95 - $11.95 so keep that in mind when you redeem your certificate. No code is needed.  Just make sure you spend $25 or $50. Here are some ideas: Millie's Burgers $20 GC for $9!! only 12 left Este Pizzeria $20 GC for $9!! West Ridge Golf Course $40 GC for $20!!  only 63 left The Wing Coop $20 GC for $10!!   only 64 left Great Harvest Bread $20 GC for $7!! Clark Planetarium 2 Show Tickets for $10!! Quiznos $20 GC for $10!!  not many left depending on the location There are TONS more!  You can also search by area and check out the Deal Outlet . YEAH for FREE COOKIES!

Utah has a great Groupon today!  You can get an $8 Gift Certificate to Yogurt Stop for $4 !!  There are 5 locations:  Salt Lake, Bountiful, Draper, Syracuse, and Sandy.   Go here for details. If your not in Utah you can see your Groupon Deal of the Day here! This deal is already on so you should be able to print it off today!

This is a great giveaway because you can pretty much buy anything you can think of at the 200+ CSN Stores!   From dinnerware sets to toys to furniture.  Take a look around and you'll be amazed at your options!  They also offer hassle free returns and FREE shipping on most items!  I really hate paying for shipping.  I will only do it if I HAVE to, luckily it's not often. CSN Stores is offering a $40 Gift Code to  one Tight Wad reader! I'm doing this giveaway a little differently and giving you more power over winning. :)   Please Read! Find the "Suggest This" Tab on my Facebook Page Use the "Suggest This"program to suggest Tight Wad to your friends You will get ONE point for everyone you invite You will get FIVE points for everyone that accepts - don't use the "Suggest to Friends" tab under my logo  or I won't be able to keep track. -  also the "Suggest This" program  only allows you to invite 8 people per da

First make sure to sign up for Ebates to get 6% cash back PLUS $5 if your new ! Then search for JCPenney Click Shop Now - I LOVE Ebates You will be directed to JCPenney where you can get $10 off a $10 purchase using code TEN2YOU .  Plus FREE shipping on shoes today!! --make sure your purchase is over $10. I found shoes for my daughter for $10.99.  They have a lot of great shoes, and not just for kids. My total came to $1.06 Shipped!!  Wahoo!!   warning- it took f o r e v e r!  Hopefully it will go faster for you.  Let me know if you score a deal! Thanks Mojo Savings !

Tomorrow (Aug. 5th) is TCBY's official Grand Opening and they will be dishing out FREE yogurt all day!  It will be a party all day!  The ribbon cutting is at 11. Also there's a BOGO FREE coupon that is good until 8/15!  You can print as many times as you want but can only use it once per visit. Thanks Vanessa &  My SLC Mommy ! At City Deals you can get a $20 Gift Certificate to Millie's Burgers for $9 !!   Have you been there??? It's a Sugarhouse treasure in my book. :) While supplies last!! Check out more deals at the City Deals Outlet .

My activity is featured again on Juice in the City!  Be sure to "like" it.... if you actually do that is. :)  Then sign up , all they need is your email address and you get a $10 credit for when they start doing deals!  If they are already doing deals in your area then all the more reason to get the credit!!   "Like" them on Facebook so you stay in the loop. You also get a $10 credit for referring friends!   Start now and get a nice amount built up so you can get a bunch a FREE local stuff! If your not in Utah you won't see my write up but you'll see your local deal .

Yeah!  I never see coupons for applesauce!   Print $1/2 Tree Top Applesauce coupon (can print twice). Thanks Savvy Sister Shops !

This was REALLY good!  And the magical ingredient is shredded coconut!  I always thought coconut was pricey, but I found a bag at Smith's on sale for 79 cents!  It was regularly .99 so no biggie. Cinnamon Raisin Granola (I changed a couple things) 4 cups old-fashioned oats 1 c shredded coconut 1/4 c packed brown sugar 1/4 c vegetable oil 1/4 c honey 1 t ground cinnamon 1 1/2 vanilla 1 c raisins chopped almonds to taste In a large bowl combine coconut and oats In saucepan bring to boil: honey, brown sugar, oil, & cinnamon remove from heat and stir in vanilla pour over oats and stir spray baking sheet with cooking spray spread out mixture Bake at 350 for 15 - 20 min, stirring occasionally cool and add raisins store in an air tight container This batch I made is already gone, there might be a bowl's worth left.  I'm gonna have to fight for it around here!