Farewell....sorta

Well, guys, it's been fun being on the CouponCrazed train, but I think I need to change my focus. I've had so much fun couponing over the last couple years, but I think instead of a hobby, it's become more of an obsession. I guess that sounds crazy; but I guess what I really mean is that it's become work. Saving money should be fun! So, I'm changing my focus a bit.

I got in the mode of feeling "required" to make a stop at CVS, Wags, Target, Hen House, Hy-Vee, and Price Chopper at least once per week to get in on all the deals. AND, to then come home and blog about it. I have been falling short in my duties. I have failed you!! See--something must change!! Yes, I've saved lots of money and been able to increase my stockpile. But, for that very reason, I'm just not feeling the pressure to get it all done any more. I have plenty. I need very little. So why put all that pressure on myself, right?

I have a hubby, 2 kiddos, a part-time job. I simply do not have time to run all over town between naps on my 2 days off getting all my deals in, and still have time for cleaning, laundry, all the other misc to-do's, and (most importantly) quality time with the kids.

The result: a new blog!! "CouponCrazed" seemed limiting...like the focus should all be on couponing. Since I'm breaking away from that a bit, I've started an all new blog with a title I think fits my place in life perfectly: Saving My Sanity & Cents! I hope that you will join me in my new endeavor. My plan for the new blog is to list the best deals, opportunities for freebies and samples, money- and time-saving tips for shopping, beauty, and household upkeep. Crafts for the kids, bargain hunting galore, and anything else that sparks my fancy. My real goal is to share all I know about saving money so that others can reap the rewards I have gained in the last few years.

Link over to the new blog now. You'll find it's not all that different in layout, complete with labels on the side to help you navigate. And don't worry...the Holiday Help button is still in play!!! Go! I already have it up and running with posts just waiting for you (and freebies, too! YES!! I said FREEBIES!!!)

Thanks to all of you who have "followed" me on this journey. I hope that you will follow me on over to the new site!

Ciao!!

Awesome Buca di Beppo Deal!!

YUM!! You'll want to take note of this deal . . . put it on your calendar!!! October 26th is World Spaghetti Day. To celebrate, Buca di Beppo will give you a free order of spaghetti with any pasta/entree purchase!

Plus, they'll send you home with a 16-oz package of Rummo brand italian pasta to make at home!

To make it even sweeter, take in the $10/$20 purchase coupon we should be getting in the Sunday paper. I'm sad I already have plans that night!!

$10 off Tinkerbell & the Lost Treasure

Yeah!! More movie coupons!! Tinkerbell & the Lost Treasure comes out on DVD/Blu-Ray Oct 27th. Surely there will be some good in-store promos to go along with this release. To make it even better, use this $10 printable coupon good on the Blu-Ray combo pack. And don't forget to enter your code in your Disney Movie Rewards account!!

Also, consider doing a movie-themed gift basket for someone. Add in some popcorn and candy along with this or one of the other DVDs there have been recent deals on, and you've got a pretty nice gift for not a lot of money!

Buy 2 Get 2 at YankeeCandle.com !!!

Have someone on your gift list who loves Yankee Candles?? You may want to check out the latest coupon codes available for use on YankeeCandle.com!

Buy 2 large jar candles, get 2 free: CRM911L
Buy 2 medium jar candles, get 2 free: CRM911M
Buy 2 small jar candles, get 2 free: CRM911S

You'll still have to pay shipping and taxes, but this is still a decent deal if these are on your list anyway!!

There are also a couple promos they are running on their site:

• $5 collector's 2009 candle with a $30 purchase

• and buy one, get one 50% off!
• get a cute tote bag for $5 with any $30 order

Lemme know if these deals work for you!!

Sale at Children's Orchard

Do you shop the second-hand stores? I know I do! If you aren't familiar with Children's Orchard, Saturday may be the day to check it out. They are having a 2-day Anniversary Sale (oops...posting late...first day was today. Looks like we missed that one!). Check out their website for locations and be sure to stop in for 20% off all regular-price consignment clothing!

Candy, Candy, Candy ! ! !

I've been holding out for a great deal on Halloween candy, and I think I found it. At, of all places, Toys 'R Us!! They are advertising this week that all candy bags priced $3.49 will be 50% off, so just $1.74 each. That isn't a horrible deal itself, but you know me...I have coupons!!!

Mars Candy, $1.74
-$1/2 9/27 or 10/11 SS = $1.24 each!!

Hershey's Candy, $1.74
-B3G1 10/18 SS = $1.31 each!!

Reese's Candy, $1.74
-$.55 8/23 SS = $1.19 each!!

Nestle Candy, $1.74
-$1 IP = $.74 each!!

I'll be stocking up tomorrow. Now if I can just keep myself out of it till Halloween!!

Target Deals 10/18 - 10/24

Check out the full list of Target deals here. And don't forget about the Sit 'n Spin deal here.