We Reached 300 Followers!

Guess What?????

Frugal Invitation has reached 300 followers on Google Friend Connect! This is quite an accomplishment! I won't sugar coat it. Blogging takes a lot of work. And you all have been so patient with me while I take the time to grow and improve Frugal Invitation. I give many thanks to each and everyone of you.

Not only have I had the opportunity to discover new blogs, but I have been able to connect many of you on different levels. I have the best readers out there! Thanks again for your continued support. See below for a few accomplishments I feel should be noted!

Here are a few of Frugal Invitation's Accomplisments:
1) We were featured on MySears Blog HERE.

2) We turned 6 month's old on 11/9/10.
3) We grew from 100 Google Friend Followers to 305 since October.
4) We have tripled our number of visitors per month since September.

What do you like best about Frugal Invitation?
I'd love to hear it!

Great Deal on Tools @ Sears!

Sears has a couple of GREAT deals on tools right now. Perfect gift for any of those men on your Christmas list.

The 7pc. Ratcheting Bolt-Out Set is priced at $19.99, but after you add it to your cart the price drops to just $4.99! Choose in-store pick up to avoid shipping costs!

AND, The 18 pc. 12pt. Deep, 3/8 in dr. Socket Accessory Set is priced at $39.99, but after you add it to your cart the price drops to just $17.99! Again, choose in-store shipping to avoid shipping costs.

*As always, I'm not able to predict when these deals will end.
They can end at any time.

Bath & Body Works Instant Win Game!

Bath & Body Works has a new instant win game. Head over here to play the Perfect Gift Instant Win game. You can win 1 of 25 daily prizes, or even a $1000 BBW Shopping Spree! Enter once a day until 12/24/10.

3 Redbox Rentals for Only $1!

Redbox partnered up with Groupon for a great deal! Through end of the day tomorrow, you can pick up 3 RedBox Rentals for $1!

Go HERE to sign up for Groupon. (It's free)

Go HERE to buy 3 Redbox Rentals for $1

The rentals are good through March 2011!

Free Shipping @ The Body Shop 12/11-12/12

The Body Shop is offering FREE shipping on any purchase today, and tomorrow only! This is a great deal if you don't want to deal with holiday traffic, and if you don't have a store nearby!

Go HERE to start shopping!

.19 Milky Way Bars @ Walgreens

Starting Sunday, 12/12, Walgreens will have Mars Candy Bars priced at .39 w/ their in-ad coupon. Use the printable coupon below to get them for just .19!

Buy 2 @ at Regular Price.
1) Give the cashier the - .50/2 from HERE
2) Give the cashier the - Walgreens In-Ad Coupon
Final Cost: .19 each when you buy 2!

My Dillons Run 12/10!

Before Coupons & Promo: $13.70
After Coupons & Promo: $1.70

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I made a quick run to Dillons tonight for the Buy 10 items, Get $5 off sale.

$7.45 = 5 Krusteaz Cookie Mixes @ $1.49 each
$5.00 = 4 Cans Wolf Turkey Chili @ $1.25 each
$1.25 = 1 Vitamin Water @ $1.25
$13.70 = Subtotal
-$5 for Buying 10 Participating Items
-(5) $1.00/1 Krusteaz from 12/5 SS
-(2) .55/2 Wolf Chili Blinkies right by the Chili
$1.70 = Final Cost

Friday Blog Hops!

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Hallmark $5 off $5 Giveaway Winner

Okay, I was incredibly scatter brained with my grandpa being in the hospital last week, and I never chose a winner for the $5 off $5 Hallmark purchase coupon.

Congrats to CheekyMomma of 2!

You have 24 hours to respond to my email, or I will choose another winner.

Dillons 12/8-12/14

(The sale items should be accurate for other Kroger affiliate stores,

but the prices may vary. Best to check your local ad)

Manufacturer Coupons .01-.49 will double in value.
& Coupons .50-.99 off will round up to $1.00
Examples: .25/1 tube of toothpaste = .50/1 tube of toothpaste
.75/1 shampoo = $1.00/1 shampoo
(eCoupons do not double)

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Buy 10 Participating Items, Save $5 at Checkout!
The prices listed is after the .50 is taken at the register.
You can mix & match the items.

Bumble Bee Tuna or Ready to Eat Salad .49
-.55/1 from 9/12 SS
Final Cost: FREE + .51 moneymaker

Krusteaz Cookie Mix .99
-$1/1 from 10/10 SS
Final Cost: FREE

Carnation Evaporated Milk .49
-.50/2 from 11/14 RP
Final Cost: FREE

General Mills Cereal $1.79
-.55/1 Honey Nut Cheerios HERE
-$1.00/2 Select Cereals HERE
-.55/1 Trix Dillons eCoupon HERE
-.75/1 Cookie Crisp Dillons eCoupon HERE
-.75/1 Multigrain Cheerios Dillons eCoupon HERE
Final Cost: as low as .79 each

Wolf Brand Chili .75
-.50/1 from 10/24 SS
Final Cost: FREE + .25 moneymaker

Hot/Lean Pockets $1.49
-$1/1 from HERE (if Slideshots are included)
Final Cost: .49

Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees $1.78
-$1.00/2 from 10/17 SS
Final Cost: $1.28 each wyb 2

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables $1.49
-.75/2 from 11/14 SS
Final Cost: .99 each wyb 2

Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees $1.39
-$1.00/2 from 10/17 SS
Final Cost: .89 each wyb 2

Starbucks Coffee $6.49
-$1.00/1 from 11/21 SS
Final Cost: $5.49

Starbucks Frapp or Double Shot $4.49
-$1.00/1 from 11/21 SS
Final Cost: $3.49

Dove Deodorant $1.50
-$1.50/2 from HERE
Final Cost: .75 each wyb 2

Colgate Toothpaste $2.00
$1.00/1 from 11/14 SS
Final Cost: $1.00

Colgate Toothbrush $2.00
-.40/1 from 11/14 SS
Final Cost: .20

Red Baron Pizza $2.99
-.75/1 from 10/24, 11/14 SS (if singles are included)
Final Cost: $1.99


Note: I am certain there are more items included, and will make a run tomorrow Saturday to take a look. I'll update the list after that!

.98 Zantac @ Walmart!

Walmart has an 8ct box of Zantac regularly priced for $3.98. Use the coupon over here to get the box for just .98 after coupon!

P.S. You may find the box priced similarly at other area stores.

Thanks, Passion!

$5 Performance Fleece @ Old Navy!

This Saturday, Dec. 11th, Old Navy is having another 1 Day wonder! This time it will be Performance Fleece Tops for the family!

As always, I would recommend calling your store ahead of time to check store hours, and be sure to arrive early for the best selection.

Thanks, Carie!

Wendy's Free Fries!

Head over here to print a coupon good for free Natural-Cut Fries w/ Sea Salt at Wendy's.

Free Stocking Stuffers @ Walgreens

Note:If you have a newspaper from Sunday, and your coupon inserts. You can do this deal! Now, keep in mind it's getting later in the week, and some stores may be out of stock!1) Clip this coupon out of the coupon insert w/the name RedPlum on the front. This coupon is valid on Snickers Nutcracker Singles. It's about halfway down in the fine print.
2) The Snickers Nutcracker Singles are on sale 3 for $1. Pick up 6 of them @ 3 for $1 = $2.00, and hand over your coupon. The coupon is good for $2 off 3 select Mars Products.

3) Final Cost = FREE (+ tax)

$37 Massage at Svetas!

Today's Wichita Groupon is as follows:

*For $37, you get a 50-minute essential massage!
(a $75 value)

The essential massage promotes circulation and soothes away stress with soothing oils or lotions, helping bodies and minds become equally limber and worry-free!

Limit 1 per person
Expires May, 1, 2011

This would make a GREAT Christmas Gift!

Go HERE to get yours!

My Guest Post on MySears Blog!!!

Guess what?
I am being featured over on My Sears Blog today!
Head over here to take a look!
I am SO thankful for the opportunity!!

P.S. Look for an awesome giveaway very soon!

Dockers Holiday Sale

Free Cookie Mix at Dillons/Kroger

Dillons currently has the Krusteaz Bakery Style Mixes as a participating item in the Buy 10, Get $5 off sale. These are priced at $1.49 before the .50 discount when you buy 10 participating products. Use the coupon in yesterday's SmartSource for free cookie mix!

Krusteaz Bakery Style Cookie Mix .99
- $1/1 from 12/5 SmartSource
Final Cost: FREE

Hungry Hippos Game Free!

Target has the Hungry Hippos game in a travel size version for around $5. Head over here to print a coupon for $5 off making the Hungry Hippos game FREE!

P.S. Some of you may have received a $5 off coupon in your 12/5 RedPlum.

Thanks, Charlene!

Chocolate Deals @ Walgreens!

You can score free & cheap chocolate
at Walgreens this week!


Buy 6 - Snickers Nutcracker Singles 3 for $1 = $2.00
-(1) Save $2 on any 3 Mars Holiday Products 12/5 RP
Final Cost: FREE

OR

Buy 3 - Hershey's Holiday Bagged Candies 2 for $5 = $7.50
- (1) B2G1 FREE Hershey's Kisses, Reese's, Minis, from 12/5 SS
- (1) $1/2 Hershey's Kisses Bags from HERE
- (1) $1/2 Hersheys Coupon from Wags Dec Coupon Book
Final Cost: .83 each wyb 3

Thanks, Wild for Wags!

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Target 12/5-12/11

Totally Target has all the best deals exclusive to Target.

See my favorites below, and visit her blog for the rest.

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If you're short on coupons, be sure to check out
Coupons & Things HERE for a great selection

Buy 3 Starbucks Coffee @ $6.99 = $20.97
-$1/1 Target Coupon HERE
- (3) $1/1 from 11/21 SS
Subtotal: $16.97
*Get $5 GC
Final Cost: $11.97, or $3.99 per bag

Coca-Cola 2 Liters 3 for $4
-B3G1 Target Coupon HERE
Final Cost: $1.00 each wyb 4

Kraft Cream Cheese $1.19
-.50/2 Target Coupon HERE
-$1/2 Manf. Coupon HERE
Final Cost: .44 each wyb 2

Nabisco Wheat Thins $2
-$1/2 Target Coupon HERE
-(2) $1/1 Manf. from HERE
Final Cost: .50 each wyb 2

Life Savers Storybooks 3 for $7
-$2.50/3 from HERE
Final Cost: $1.50 each wyb 3

Wrigley's Holiday Tins $3
-$2/2 from HERE
Final Cost: $2 each wyb 2

Seventh Generation Cleaning, Select $2.49
-$1/1 Target Coupon HERE
-$2/2 from HERE
Final Cost: .49

Rimmel Mono Eye Shadow $2.24
-$2/1 from HERE
Final Cost: .24

Hungry Hippos Travel Game $4.99
-$5/1 from 12/5 SS
Final Cost: FREE

LaCroix Sparkling Water 8pk $2.50
-$1.25/1 from HERE
Final Cost: $1.25


Note: If you've never printed a Target coupon. Scroll down to the bottom of the Target page. You will see the word "Coupons" listed under the Target Stores column. Click that, and it will take you to the Target coupon site.

Thanks, Totally Target!