Starbucks: Free Drink & VIP Offers!

Did you receive a Starbucks Gift Card for Christmas? If so, head over here to sign up for My Starbucks Rewards, and register your gift card. You'll receive special offers such as a free drink on your birthday, and other rewards exclusive offers.

Every time you pay using your Gift Card you will receive 1 star. Earn 5 stars, and you'll get in on these VIP offers:

* Free Select Syrups & Milk
* Free Refill on Brewed Coffee or Tea
* Free Beverage with Whole Bean Purchase
*Free Trial Offers.

Even if you didn't receive a gift card this Christmas, and you visit Starbucks often - throw $10 on a card, and use it as you would cash. Reload when it gets low, and keep earning those stars! There are different levels with added benefits!

*This post may contain affiliate links which help support Frugal Invitation. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.

Target: Call of Duty $39

Target.com has Call of Duty: Black Ops on sale for $39. (Regularly $59.99) This game is HOT right now, and $39 is a great price. Plus, if you spend $50 or more you'll receive free shipping. I looked through the Christmas clearance and found several great buys at 65% off or higher! Start buying gifts now for next year. You'll save yourself a lot of money in the long run!

Head over here to start shopping!

Call of Duty for PlayStation 3
Item #: 12444347

Call of Duty for Xbox 360
Item #: 12444348

JC Penney: $10 off $25

Head over here to print a coupon for $10 off a $25 purchase at JCPenney. It's only valid through Monday, 12/27. Some exclusions apply. View coupon for more details.

You can also use it online with code: ITSOVER

Are After Christmas Sales Worth It?

Is shopping the after Christmas sales worth it?


In the past, all of my family used to exchange with each other. That doesn't count my family alone, but extended family as well. If I make a quick head count, that ends up being about 25 people. Now, I don't know about you, but unfortunately money does not grow on trees around here. Buying gifts for 25 people can really add up. What I started doing in the past (before we drew names this year) was shop the after Christmas sales. The picture above shows what I was able to purchase at Walgreens at 75% off one year. This was 2 years back so I can't remember the prices on all of it, but I remember the lip balms being .25 each, and many other items being less than a dollar a piece. I was able to sift through the chocolate and find bags that weren't Christmas marked to use for other holidays, and I ended up buying a couple bags of Christmas Hershey Kisses because I make my peanut butter cookies year round, and knew I would use the kisses before the expiration date.

I ended up giving each woman in my family a snowman figurine, a small bottle of lotion from Bath & Body Works, a 2pack of holiday candle holders, a lip balm, and Christmas hand towels for less than $5 per person. If I would have purchased everything regular price I would have spent at least $15 per person.

Do I think it's worth it to shop the after Christmas sales? Absolutely! My advice to you would be to create a list of people you need to buy for, and start visiting the sales. Many stores will begin at 50% off, but will eventually go up to 75% off. That is when you will find me out and about. In year's past, the best bargains I found were at Walgreens, TJ Maxx, Walmart, Bath & Body Works, Sears, and Target's Dollar Spot.

Bath & Body Works: 75% Off

Bath & Body Works is hosting a sale for up to 75% off. I can vouch for this and say the deals were better for me in-store rather than online last year. I was able to pick up lotions for less than a dollar, and gift boxes for .25. Look for the 75% off signs in your store.

Go HERE to check out the deals online.

Old Navy: Hot Jeans Sale!

Today, and tomorrow only,
you can get kids jeans for $10, and adult jeans for $15.

Most stores opened at 5am today, but you can always call and check their hours for tomorrow.

These are while supplies last, and 5 pairs per customer.

Gap: B1G1 Free Offer Today Only!

GAP has a great deal as part of their reindeer project.
Today only you can buy anything and get one free in the store. It appears this is a one time use offer. Mention "CooperFree" in the store.

You can also head over here more details, and even vote for tomorrow's Gap deal!

Reminder! Old Navy $1 Scarves - 12/18

TOMORROW!

This Saturday, 12/18,
Old Navy will have $1 Performance Fleece Scarves!

Limit is 5 per customer.
I recommend calling ahead to find out your store's hours, and also be sure to arrive early for the best selection.

If you're going to be out shopping anyway, consider donating these to charity!

$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!

Bath & Body Works Loyalty Program

Bath and Body Works will be starting a new loyalty program in January. Join the LUV BBW Club, and receive a FREE GIFT on the Thursday of your choice each month that you visit their stores!

Go HERE to register for your membership card.

Cheap Spices @ World Market!

World Market has all their spices on sale B2, Get 1 Free.
This includes organic spices priced at $2.99 each.

Buy 15 @ $2.99 = $44.85
- $14.95 (5 Free)
-$10 off $30 purchase HERE
Subtotal: $19.99, or $1.33 each!

Thanks, The Thrifty Mama!

40% of at Gap Today Only! 11/20

Today Only!
Get 40% off your entire purchase at Gap!
If you have a GapCard, you can get 45% off!

Mention: FLASH40 at the register
No coupon needed!
It appers some restrictions apply, but you will have to visit to the store for details.

Thanks, The Thrifty Military Wife!

30% off at Old Navy

Old Navy released a coupon good for 30% off your purchase.
It is valid from 11/11-11/18

Go HERE to print yours.

Great Sale @ Kohls.com!

Kohls is hosting a 2-day sale amongst a few other deals.

1) They are hosting a 2-day sale good through 11/11.

2) They are hosting a Christmas Kick Off Sale good through 11/20.

3) They are giving $10 Kohl's Cash for every $50 Spent In-Store or Online. (You can now redeem Kohl's Cash Online!!!!!)

4) Enter Code: FREE2MBC at checkout to receive Free Std. Shipping. (Kohl's Card may be required - good through 11/17)

5) Also Enter Code: HOLIDAYGIFT at checkout to receive 30% off your order. (Kohl's Card is required on this one - good through 11/17.)

Go HERE to start shopping.

I read on other blogs that there are some GREAT prices on Toys.
And be sure to check out the clearance!

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

Today I had an incredibly scary experience at my local grocery store. The parking lot was extremely full, and therefore I had to park pretty far away from the front door of the store. While getting out of my car, I was approached by a women in a SUV asking for money/groceries. I told her I couldn't help her, and walked as fast as I could up to the store, and told one of the employees in the store about what had happened. As you all already know, the holidays bring many thieves out of the wood works, and I knew I needed to pass off some holiday tips to you.

These holiday shopping safety tips are brought to you by ISSDA. Below are the tips I found most useful, but you can view the entire article HERE. They cover many aspects of the holiday, and I found the article incredibly informative.

Holiday Shopping Tips

1) Stay alert & be aware of your surroundings.

2) Don't overburden yourself with packages. Carry a purse close to your body, and consider keeping your wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket.

3) NEVER leave your purse in a shopping cart or on a counter while you pay. Also, if you use a public restroom, use extreme caution when hanging your purse on hooks or door handles.

4) Park in a well-lighted space, lock your car, close your windows, and hide shopping bags in your trunk.

5) When returning to your vehicle, have your keys ready to open the door.

6) Before entering your vehicle, check the front and rear seats and floors for anyone that may be hiding in there. Lock your doors immediately after entering.

7) Try shopping with friends & relatives.

8) Try shopping during daylight hours only.

Have a tip to share?

Store Coupons for Weekend Shopping 11/6

Huge shout-out to Your Retail Helper for creating such an in-depth list of Store Coupons. My favorites are listed below, but you can check out her site for the rest. Print & take these with you to save money during your holiday shopping!

Aeropostale -$10 off $50 Exp, 11/7

Bath & Body Works - $10 off $30, Exp 11/21

Carter's - $10 off $50 Exp, 11/17

Catherine's -$10 off $50, Exp 11/17

The Children's Place - 20% off purchase, Exp 11/15

Coldwater Creek - $30 off $100, Exp 11/14

Express - $15 off $30, Exp 11/7

Family Christian - 25% off purchase, Exp 11/21

Gordman's - 20% off single item, Exp 11/17

Gymboree - 30% off , Exp 11/7

Hobby Lobby - 40% regular priced item, 11/6

JcPenney - $10 off $50, Exp 11/10

Justice - 40% off purchase, Exp 11/14

Michael's - 40% off regular priced item, 11/6

New York & Co - $25 off $75

Office Depot - $10 off $20, Ex 11/20

Yankee Candle -$10 off $25, Exp 11/13

Thanks, Your Retail Helper!

Walmart! Amazing Electronics Event!

Black Friday Sales have already started!
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The Amazing Walmart Electronics Event
November 6th & 7th
Starts at Walmart Stores 8:00am Saturday.
Some deals are only available online, and the times vary.
While Supplies Last

Here are a few of the deals, but there are many!!!

In Store Only:
*$50 iTunes Gift Card
$35.00
(limit 2 per customer)

*Compaq 15.6'' Laptop
$288

In-Store & Online:
*Sony PS3 Move + Console Bundle + $50 Gift Card:
$399

*Vizio 26'' Class LED TV
$198

Go HERE for more items & details!

Thanks, The Dealyo!

Gap 40% Off Today Only!

Gap is offering 40% off all
regularly priced merchandise today!
11/6 ONLY!

Go HERE for more details.

And make sure you say "FLASH40"
at the register!

Thanks, Clippin With Carie!

Hot! Cheap Canned Veggies!!!

I noticed in today's Dollar General ad that they have select Libby's Canned Vegetables on sale for .45! There are coupons that go with this sale! I would not wait to print the coupon as these ones usually go fast!

Buy 3 Cans @ .45 each = $1.35
-$1.00/3 coupon from HERE or 8/29 RP or Parade Magazine
( zip code 19543)
Final Cost: .35 or .12 per can!

(You can sort by zip code by scrolling to the top of the page, and entering the zip code in the top left corner with the arrow next to it)

Go HERE to view Dollar General's Coupon Policy if needed.

Woohoo!!!!

$1 Votives/Tarts @ Yankee Candle

It's that time again!
Go HERE to print a coupon good for $1/1 Votives & Tarts at
Yankee Candle!
Who doesn't like 1/2 off?

Yay!

Thanks, Carie & Ohio Coupon Connection!