2011 April
FREE Sample Bag Pro Plan Dog Snacks
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 3:03 pm.
If you have a four-legged friend, then head on over to the Pro Plan Facebook page, “like” them, and click on the “Slices Giveaway” tab to snag a coupon for a FREE sample bag of Pro Plan Roasted Slices. It should arrive in 4-6 weeks.
(Thanks, Dayna!)
Free Bag of Frito Lay Chips 1st 24,000 (3PM EST) Expired
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 2:45 pm.

Update – It’s LIVE!! It appears that you’ll snag a coupon for a FREE bag of chips up to a $3.99 value!!
Woohoo! Frito Lay recently set a record of the “Most Fans on Facebook in 24 Hours” and to celebrate they’re giving away 24,000 FREE bags of chips today at 3 PM EST! Here’s what posted on their Facebook page yesterday…
Big news! You have set a Guinness World Record for “Most Fans on Facebook in 24 Hours”!! To celebrate, we’re giving away 24,000 free bags of chips! Come back to our page tomorrow at 2pm CT to claim one! (See offer terms on sign-up page for details.)
So hurry on over here and “like” Frito Lay on Facebook if you haven’t already, so you’ll be ready when this offer goes live at 3 PM EST!
(Thanks, Must Love Coupons and Dayna!)
Ritzpix: FREE Photo Offers for New Members
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 2:24 pm.
I posted this offer back in July of last year but thought that I would mention it again with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduation right around the corner. If you’re thinking of giving your Mom a framed photo for Mother’s Day or are wanting to enlarge a few Graduation photos, then this may be the deal for you! For a limited time, Ritzpix is offering up new members 2 FREE 8×10 Prints when you enter the promo code TRY63B78 at checkout. Plus, you can choose to pick up the photos in-store at a participating location for FREE or have them delivered to your home for only $1.99. Even sweeter, you can also snag 24 FREE 4×6 photo prints when you signup here!
(Thanks, Adventures in Savings!)
Weekend Activities & Entertainment Round-Up
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 2:05 pm.

A.C. Moore
On Saturday from 1-3PM, create a Mother’s Day Keepsake Box for FREE with purchase of a Photo box!

Chuck E. Cheese
Head on over here to print the following Chuck E. Cheese food and entertainment coupons, valid through May 13th, 2011.
*Large 1 topping pizza & 75 game tokens for only $25
*2 regular soft drinks & 20 game tokens for only $6
*3 regular soft drinks & 30 game tokens for only $9

Fandango
Just a reminder that you can head on over here and enter your city name/zip code to snag $5 off any Fandango movie purchase (automatically applied at check-out), valid through 4/30 (or while supplies last).

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores
On Saturday from 11AM-1PM, attend a FREE in-store Cricut Cake Machine Demo.

Kid’s Bowl Free
Starting May 1st, select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations. Head on over here for more details.

Lakeshore Learning
On Saturday from 11AM-3PM, kids can create a FREE Buzzing Bee craft with wings that really flap!

Michael’s
On Saturday from 10AM-Noon, attend The Knack Mother’s Day Event Make-It Take-It and decorate a fun and creative t-shirt or apron for Mom, with purchase of t-shirt or apron. While supplies last.

Pottery Barn Kids
On Saturday, kids 3 and up can attend the National Geographic Little Explorers Club to learn all about Sharks! There will be hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more. Your child will also earn a badge for each event they attend and if they attend all 3, they will get a special gift.

Regal
Head on over to the Regal Facebook page to print a coupon for a small soft drink for $2. Limit one per person, valid April 29 – May 1.

Target
Head on over here and select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

Toys R Us
Through May 31st, bring your Nintendo DS system and your Pokémon Black or White Versions to a DS Download Station at Toys R Us to get a secret egg that hatches to reveal one of three characters from Ash’s traveling party on the new Pokémon TV series. Go here for more information.

Walmart
Check out the Walmart Event Finder and enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.
(Thanks, Keeping Cents, The Brainy Buyer, and Spiffy Saver!)
Credit Karma: Free Credit Score (No Credit Card Required!)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 12:57 pm.
IMPORTANT: Please note that Credit Karma has an A rating with the Better Business Bureau!
If you’re planning on making a big purchase in the near future (house, car, etc.) or will be applying for a loan, you may be interested in finding out what your credit score is ahead of time! Knowing your credit score (which is a number from 300-850 based on your personal information and payment history) before making a large purchase that will require payments to a lending institution will help you determine how much a lender may be willing to lend to you. Generally, the higher the credit score, the more they are willing to lend and the lower the interest rate will be on the loan. Also, checking your credit before getting a loan will help you to improve or correct the score (if necessary) ensuring that you get the best loan program that fits you.

With all that said… did you know that Credit Karma, as seen in MSNBC, Smart Money, The Wall Street Journal, USAToday, CNN, and other news sites, offers completely FREE credit scores with no hidden costs or obligations…and no credit card is required and there are no strings attached!?! Plus, you can also return to their site as often as you like and use their service to track your credit file and stay informed! I just signed up with Credit Karma and was able to see my FREE credit score immediately after signing up as well as my credit report card displaying my open credit card utilization, percent of on-time payments, average age of open credit lines, total accounts, hard credit inquiries, derogatory marks, total debt, debt to income ratio, and more!

By signing up with Credit Karma, you’ll be able to…
*Access your FREE Credit Score anytime
*Receive exclusive offers based on your score
*Utilize tools to track your credit score
*Receive valuable credit and finance content
*Calculate and research to find best rates
*Engage in community feedback on offers & partners
Also, did you know that you are entitled to a FREE credit report once a year? If you have bought a home, own a car, or carry credit cards, it’s very important to look into your credit report at least once a year to make sure that your credit report is accurate. Keep in mind that a credit report differs from a credit score in that it only contains credit inquiries, bankruptcy, payment history, credit use and current credit accounts and does NOT show your credit score or FICO number. By checking your credit report annually, you help to keep yourself safe from or even help yourself prevent identity theft. It can also benefit you by keeping you knowledgeable to any inaccuracies that could result in a higher interest rate toward your next loan, credit card, or credit purchases.
As you can see, there are many benefits to knowing your credit score and requesting your free annual credit report!
Now it’s your turn!
Do you consistently request an annual credit report or credit score? If so, what site do you prefer to use to request your FREE credit report? Have you found it helpful to request your credit report or ever found any discrepancies in your report that have needed disputing? Please feel free to share your thoughts on this in the Comments section!
(Thanks for some of the tips, Personal Finance 4 You!)
Bath & Body Works: Free Tote & Lotion With ANY Signature Collection Purchase ($15.50 Value!)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 12:30 pm.

WOW! Tomorrow only from 1PM-5PM, Bath & Body Works is having I Love Fragrance Event and giving away a FREE tote and full size body lotion ($15.50 combined value!) with ANY purchase from their Signature Collection! According to their online prices, the Signature Collection travel sized items are only priced around $5, so this definitely seems like a pretty great deal!
Here’s a Deal Scenario you can do (Valid 4/30 only from 1-5 PM):
Buy 2 Signature Collection Travel items $5 each (based on online price)
Total = $10
Use the coupon found here to snag 1 travel-size Signature Collection item FREE with any purchase
Final Cost as low as $5 for 2 travel Signature Collection items AND the FREE tote and full-size Into the Wild body lotion!! Sounds good to me! ![]()
Also, at the event from 1-5PM, you’ll be able to take their fragrance personality quiz and Mother’s Day quiz to find the perfect gift, consult with fragrance experts, and discover the many ways to wear your favorite fragrance! Head on over here to RSVP for the event on Facebook or go here for more details.
Limit one per customer. While supplies last.
(Thanks, Everyday Freebies!)












