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Friday, November 23, 2012

PHOTOS: Black Friday at Brookfield Square

Many stores at Brookfield Square opened their doors at midnight on Black Friday and customers flocked to the mall to take advantage of the early-morning deals.

Toys R Us and Sears beat the rest of Brookfield Square merchants to the punch by opening at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, but many other stores were right behind with an opening time of midnight. While there were long lines and big crowds waiting for the stores to open, once the gates went up foot traffic was managed quite well and everyone appeared to be in a festive spirit.  The parking lots saw a lot of traffic, but did not appear overcrowded on Thursday night or Friday.

Jen McFarland

9:32 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012

I see me!! Squinkies and Transformers make you do crazy things!   more ›

Friday, September 21, 2012

Patch Deal of the Day

Top 10 Pick 'n Save Double Daze Deals with Printable Coupon Links

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

It's that time yet again! Double Daze at Pick 'n Save! That means that on Saturday, September 22nd and Wednesday, September 26th you can double up to 5 coupons! As we know, Double Daze means that a $1 coupon will double to $2! Yay! Just remember your total must be $25 AFTER swiping your Pick 'n Save card to have the ability to double your coupons. But that total is BEFORE coupons! Here's some deals I found with coupons you can print right off your computer... 1. Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes or Macaroni & Cheese Refrigerated Side Dish — $3.00 Final cost after doubling your coupon: $2.00!  2. organicgirl Romaine Hearts 3ct Pkg. — $2.99 Final cost after doubling your coupon:  99¢! 3. Marie's Dressing— $2.99 Final cost after doubling your coupon…

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Patch Deal of the Day

10 More Pick 'n Save Double Daze Deals with Printable Coupon Links

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

It's here again! Double Daze at Pick 'n Save! That means that on Wednesday, September 19th you can double up to 5 coupons! As we know, Double Daze means that a $1 coupon will double to $2! Yay! Just remember your total must be $25 AFTER swiping your Pick 'n Save card to have the ability to double your coupons. But that total is BEFORE coupons! Here's some deals I found with coupons you can print right off your computer...and be sure to check out this column from Saturday. You can use all those deals today too! 1. Hills Bros 23-33.9 Oz Varieties — $8.49 Final cost after doubling your coupon: $6.49!  2. Newman's Own Thin & Crispy Pizza — $3.33 Final cost after doubling your coupon: $1.33! 3. Red Baron Classic Pizza— $3.00 Final cost after …

R M T

8:00 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Love these links and ideas! Saves time, just wondering why this article always posts on Thursdays.....missing the Wednesday double days at Pick N Save? It would be nice if the article posted on Tuesday or at least Wednesday! Thanks   more ›

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Patch Deal of the Day

Top 10 Pick 'n Save Double Daze Deals with Printable Coupon Links!

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

It's the best day of the week...well...for two reasons. Today I'm traveling to Iowa to pick up my new dog from a rescue group there. But also......it's Double Daze at Pick 'n Save! That means that on Saturday, September 15th you can double up to 5 coupons! As we know, Double Daze means that a $1 coupon will double to $2! Yay! Just remember your total must be $25 AFTER swiping your Pick 'n Save card to have the ability to double your coupons. But that total is BEFORE coupons! Here's some deals I found with coupons you can print right off your computer... 1. Eight O'Clock Coffee 11-12 oz. — $4.99 Final cost after your coupon: $3.99 each!  2. Nabisco Snack Crackers — $2.50 Final cost after doubling your coupon: $1.50 each! 3. Ritz Crackerfuls…

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Patch Deal of the Day

Top 10 Mall Shopping Printable Coupons

Sara Conrad shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

Yesterday I did something crazy...I went to the mall! I haven't been to a real honest to goodness mall in YEARS. I'll bike over to Bayshore but I haven't done the walking around, cute little bag collecting, bumming about mall adventure in quiet some time. And it was so much fun! Although I have plans to go back, this time armed with coupons! Here's a round up of ten printable coupons to take with you on your very own mall adventure!   1. Bath & Body Works -- FREE Mini Candle with $10 purchase (Expires 10/7/12) 2. AutoZone -- $5 off $30 purchase (Expires 9/25/12) 3. Ace Hardware -- FREE Ace Brand 9v Battery with $5 purchase (Expires 9/30/12) 4. Kohl's -- 20% off of EVERYTHING including Clearance Items! (Expires 9/9/12) 5. ULTA -- $3.50 off…

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Patch Deal of the Day

Shop with Sara: Last Minute Back To School Savings at Target

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

It's getting darned close to that time again...the time when the scent of freshly sharpened pencils wafts through the air and the sounds of "chaaa-ching!" are echoing in your mind. Luckily with back to school right around the corner, we have a bunch of great deals lining up for the taking! Each week in the month of August I'll be doing a column specifically aimed at helping you drudge up those dusty arithmetic skills to pinch pennies and save big at the register! This week I was able to squeeze in some last minute deals at Target. Just hurry...most of these sales will expire on August 4, 2012. Remember at Target you're allowed to "stack" coupons which means you can use one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon per item. When you can …

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Patch Deal of the Day

Top 10 Retail Therapy Printable Coupons

Sara Conrad shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

It's going to be another scorcher out there today, folks. Temperatures in the 90's and nary a rain drop in sight. Let's give those sweltering temps some company with some HOT coupons to use at the mall this weekend! Here's a round up of ten printable coupons to take with you while you treat yourself to some free A/C and pat yourself on the back for surviving another steamy Saturday. ;)  1. Bath & Body Works -- FREE Signature Collection Item (up to $12 in value!) with $10 purchase (Expires 7/22/12) 2. Disney Store -- 25% off your entire purchase (Expires 7/22/12) 3. JoAnn Fabric & Craft Store -- 50% off one regular priced item (Expires 7/21/12) 4. Kohl's -- 15% off of EVERYTHING including Clearance Items! (Expires 7/22/12) 5. ULTA -- $3.50 …

Friday, July 13, 2012

Patch Deal of the Day

Top 20 Pick 'n Save Double Double Daze Deals with Printable Coupon Links

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

It's baaaaaack! Pick 'n Save is treating us today with a Double Double Daze, That means that on today only, Saturday, you can double up to 10 coupons. Whooop! If you can't shop today, no worries. Wednesday is still normal schmormal Double Daze. That means, you can double up to five coupons. As you know, Double Daze means that a $1 coupon will double to $2. Just remember for both days your total must be $25 after swiping your Pick 'n Save card per store policy to have the ability to double your coupons. But that total is BEFORE coupons. Here's some sweet deals I found with coupons you can print right off your computer...and always remember to hit the back button on your browser to print two coupons total. 1. Johnsonville Pork & Chicken …

Monday, July 9, 2012

Patch Deal of the Day

10 Target Deals Under $1

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

It's actually been over a week since I stepped inside a Target store. Realizing this nearly had me falling out of my chair. I suppose you could call me a Targetaholic. I loooooove me some Tar-shay! Not just for the funky brands and great clearance...but for the amazing coupon policy! At Target you're allowed to "stack" coupons which means you can use one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon per item. When you can match both types of coupons to an item on sale, you're guaranteed some crazy savings! To test this theory and see just how much fun coupon shopping at Target is, here's some great deals this week with links to print the necessary coupons. 1. Up & Up Hydrogen Peroxide 16 oz-- 52¢ Final cost: FREE…

Friday, July 6, 2012

Top 10 Retail Therapy Printable Coupons

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

The weekend is here! The actual weekend...not that fake-out one we had on Wednesday. That's is good news. The bad news? It's still going to be hotter than hecks out there, so why not cool down at the mall? Here's a round up of ten printable coupons to take with you so you don't heat up your wallet in the process.

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