2011 January
Giveaway: 4 Readers Win $25 Amazon Gift Cards from itsThoughtful.com Expired
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 2:30 pm.
Do you still need to find a great gift for Valentine’s Day?! If so, you’ll definitely want to check out itsThoughtful.com. itsThoughtful.com is a forum for people to share and discover the most popular, creative, thoughtful, unusual, funny, and unique gift ideas in the world. Every gift idea on itsThoughtful is submitted and voted by the community…gift ideas that receive the most votes are bubbled to the top of the list where members and visitors can find them based on occasion, recipient, interests and various other search filters. Even better…members that submit gift ideas can make up to $500 for every gift idea they submit.
Thanks to itsThoughtful.com, 4 lucky Hip2Save readers will each win a $25 Amazon gift card!
If you are interested in entering this giveaway, please click on the “Hip Hip Hooray” button below…
If you are reading this giveaway post via RSS feed or via email, please click here to enter. Please do NOT email me to enter this giveaway; an email is not an acceptable entry.
This giveaway will end at 6PM EST on Monday, January 31st, and the randomly selected winners will be announced later in the week; you must be a U.S. resident to enter.
* Through February 14th, itsThoughtful.com is hosting a Spread the Word Giveaway where you can win FREE $20 Amazon gift cards! Simply invite friends via Facebook, Twitter or email to sign up for the Valentine’s Day Contest. Refer 15 friends who sign up by February 14th and you’ll score a FREE $20 Amazon gift card!!!
(Thanks, itsThoughtful.com!)
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Downy Giveaway: 1st 10,000 (3pm EST) Expired
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 2:11 pm.
UPDATE: The t shirt giveaway is now over; however, Downy stated on their Facebook wall that there will be 2 more giveaways today…the next will be the 10,000 samples of April Fresh Downy at 8PM EST. Keep in mind that if you’ve already snagged a t shirt or set of sheets, you are NOT eligible for the sample giveaway later today.
Downy has updated their Facebook wall stating that they will be giving away 10,000 free samples of Downy April Fresh, more “I Slept With Downy” t shirts and Charter Club sheet sets at 3pm EST. Just be sure to head over to the Downy Facebook page, “like” them, then click on the “Mike in Window” tab for updates. Good Luck!
(Thanks, The Frugal Friend Sky!)
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"Hipsters" to the Rescue: What are YOUR Frugal and Hip Valentine's Day Gift Ideas?!
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 1:15 pm.
This has got to be one of the cutest Valentine’s Day gift ideas! Head on over to the Lolly Jane boutique blog to learn how to turn a 6 pack of Crush Soda bottles into an oh so adorable gift for your Valentine!
Do you have any unique, frugal and “hip” Valentine’s Day gift ideas?! Please share in the comments… I need all the help I can get! Thanks! 
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Weekend Retail Shopping Round-Up
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 1:10 pm.
Here are a few coupons to help you snag some sweet deals this weekend…
Fashion Bug
Use the coupon here to save $10 off your purchase of $30 or more (excludes clearance, MVP items, specials and items of the week); expires 1/30.
Ulta
Use the coupon here to save 20% off your entire purchase valid on all regular price, sale and clearance merchandise valid through 1/29 (some exclusions do apply).
New York & Company
Through January 30th, use the coupon here to save $40 off your purchase of $100 or more.
The Limited
Use the coupon here to save $15 off every purchase of $50 that you spend in-store or online valid through February 1st.
Borders
Borders Rewards members can use the coupon here to save 33% off any one item. If you are not a Rewards member, you can sign up for FREE here.
(Thanks, Surviving the Stores, Your Retail Helper and Miami Mommy Savings!)
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Read it Forward: Another Chance to Win a FREE Book
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 12:57 pm.
Here’s yet another opportunity to possibly snag a FREE book from the Read it Forward program. Through February 4th, you can head on over here, scroll down the page and fill out your info to possibly win a FREE copy of Lisa Napoli’s Radio Shangri-La.
Each time that I highlight Read it Forward giveaways, quite a few Hip2Save readers win FREE books, so hopefully lots of you will get lucky this time, too!
(Thanks, Fran!)
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Weekend Activities & Entertainment Round-Up
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 12:16 pm.
AC Moore
Saturday from 1PM-3PM, kids can decorate a fun Valentine’s treat tube. Click here for more information.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Saturday from 11AM-3PM, kids can make a winter igloo complete with a penguin. Click here for more information.
Walmart
Check out the Walmart Event Finder (enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area). My Walmart here in North Carolina will be hosting a Fruitatstics Apple Sauce Sampling Event, JELL-O Temptations Sampling Event, and Game Time with DiGiorno Pizzas and Coca-Cola Classic and Coke Zero Sampling Event.
(Thanks, Keeping Cents!)
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Giveaway: 2 Readers Win $50 Hazelaid Gift Certificates Expired
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 12:15 pm.
Looking for an all natural way to relieve pain and treat skin problems? Hazelaid has the answer! In addition to therapeutic creams, lotions, and eco-friendly laundry soap, this company is recognized for its organic, all-natural jewelry – useful in the treatment of eczema, teething pain, headaches, arthritis, carpel tunnel, heartburn, skin irritations and more. Jewelry is handmade and sized for children and adults; necklaces, bracelets, and anklets are made with organic hazelwood, Baltic amber, and/or magnets – all of which have medicinal benefits. Hazelaid even has a helpful guide on the recommended remedy for various ailments. Regarding Hazelaid creams, I can personally attest to the benefits of the Hazelwood Zinc Ointment as this product has greatly improved my middle son’s eczema condition.
Thanks to Hazelaid, 2 lucky readers will each win a $50 gift certificate! Use the certificate to try out Hazelaid products on yourself or your children. Even if you are not a winner, you can use the coupon code Hip2Save10 at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchase (this code is valid through February 11th). If you are still in need of a unique and affordable Valentine’s Day gift, consider a Hazelaid necklace.
If you are interested in entering this giveaway, please click on the “Hip Hip Hooray” button below…
If you are reading this giveaway post via RSS feed or via email, please click here to enter. Please do NOT email me to enter this giveaway; an email is not an acceptable entry. Also note that comments left below do NOT count as giveaway entries.
This giveaway will end at 6PM EST on Monday, January 31st, and the randomly selected winners will be announced later in the week; you must be a U.S. or Canadian resident to enter.
(Thanks, Hazelaid!)
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FREE Gerber Baby Bib (1st 250) 12pm EST Expired
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 11:47 am.
If you are one of the first 250 fans to head over to the Gerber Childrenswear Facebook page at 12PM EST today and follow the directions on their Facebook wall, then you will snag a FREE Gerber baby bib. Good luck! 
* While you’re waiting for this giveaway to start, head over here to enter to win one year of FREE cleaning by Merry Maids and Gerber Childrenswear, bedding and apparel ($3000 prize package). Sounds good to me!
(Thanks, It Pays 2 Save!)
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Reminder: FREE Suave Professionals (Noon EST) Expired
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 11:45 am.
Just a reminder that the first 30 people (yep, just 30!) to head over to the Suave Professionals Facebook page at Noon EST, “like” them, and click on the “Giveaway” tab will snag a FREE Suave Professionals Product ($2.99 value). This is the final day to snag this freebie. Good luck!
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Restaurant Deals: T.G.I. Fridays, Quiznos & More
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 11:37 am.
Here’s a round-up of a few current restaurant deals and coupons…
T.G.I. Fridays
Use the coupon here to buy one entree and get the second entree for 1/2 off (expires 2/8). Use the coupon here to save $5 off your food purchase of $15 or more (expires 2/21).
Nathan’s Famous
Use the coupons here to snag: Buy 1 Nathan’s Famous Super Cheeseburger and Get 1 FREE or
snag up to 2 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog for 99¢ (both coupons expire 1/31).
Baja Fresh
Use the coupons here to save $2 off your purchase of $7 or more or save $5 off your purchase of $15 or more (both coupons expire 1/31).
Quiznos
Use the coupon here to save $1 off a sub, chopped salad or choose 2. If you are hosting a SuperBowl party next weekend, use the catering coupon here to save $5 off your catering tray order of $20+ or save $10 off any catering tray order of $35+ (both coupons expire 2/9).
Olga’s Kitchen
Save $5 off any dine-in or carry-out purchase with your registered reward card AND the voucher found here (expires 1/31). If you don’t have a card, you can request one here and they’ll send it right out to you.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Use the coupon here to snag your choice of dessert for only $2 (expires 2/28).
Smokey Bones
Use the coupon here to save $10 off any $20 or more purchase (expires 2/5).
Jack in the Box
Use the coupon here to snag a FREE chicken fajita pita with the purchase of a large drink (expires 1/31).
Biggby Coffee
Use the coupon here to buy any grande/super speciality beverage and get 1 free (expires 1/30).
Einstein Bros Bagels
Head over to the Einstein Bros Bagel Facebook page and “like” them to print a coupon good for one FREE Bagel Thin Single and Light Schmear with any beverage purchase (expires 2/20).
Arby’s
Use the coupon here to snag free fries and a small drink with the purchase of a French Dip & Swiss (expires 1/31)/
(Thanks, Smart Couponing, Miami Mommy Savings, Savvy Spending, Mojo Savings, Coupon Katarina, Surviving the Stores and Ohio Coupon Connection!)
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