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Friday

A Whopping 40% Off Books at Borders Books & Music: Printable Coupon

Last week, Borders offered a 30% Off Discount on any book or purchase at Borders Books.

This week, they outdid themselves -- a printable coupon for 40% Off any list price item in the store!




PRINTABLE BORDERS BOOKS COUPON: 40% OFF

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Thursday

Printable Coupon: Free 8x10 Photo Print at Walgreens

Take the time today to pickout ANY of your digital photos trapped in your camera or harddrive.

And bring the file over to Walgreens today to get it enlarged to a free 8x10 print.

If you want to stay indoors today because of the snow and order online, the 8x10 is free, but shipping is
$0.99.  That's still a great deal to get a 8x10 photo print for only a buck. 

Just use coupon code: FREEPHOTO
 
You can have the print "shipped to store" and pick it locally for free or if you want to go in and order it in person, here's a printable coupon for the free 8x10:


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Printable Coupons: Babies R Us (5 Pages Worth!)

Here's a 5-pager PDF filled with printable coupons for your local Babies R Us. 

Remember that generic $off coupons usually are accepted between all the "R US" stores. 

So if you have a Toys R Us coupon or gift card, it should work at the Babies R Us store as well!

5 PAGE PRINTABLE COUPON BOOK: CLICK HERE

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Tuesday

Printable Coupon: 30% Off Borders Books in February

The last time I went to Borders Books and Music, I was reminded that it is a great place to get pick up presents for others. They have tons of NON-BOOK items such as little themed kits, blank journals, book lights, and even small toys for kids -- perfect for all those elementary school birthday parties your kids go to year round.

A printable coupon for 30% off any item in the store means that you have a lot of options besides books.

 Print out the FULL SIZE version of the coupon and let me know if you have anything in particular in mind that you're going to use the coupon for in the comments below!

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Friday

Printable Coupon for 50% off 1 book @ Borders

If you're going to Borders, print out the full-size coupon below.

You'll get 50% off the list price of one book when you buy any other book at Borders Books:

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Tuesday

33% Off Discount for Borders Books Printable Coupon

33% Off Promo Code Printable Coupon for Borders Books and Music.


Yup, not 10% or 25% which you can find sometimes on the web.  This one is for a whopping


If you are shopping online at borders.com, use coupon code: BSL7108N

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Printable Coupon: 10% Off Staples

This printable coupon is just in time for Halloween.

10% off one item in the store at Staples.



Of course the beauty of printable coupons is that you can print out a couple of the discount coupons and use them again and again and again and again and . . .

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Monday

10% Off Printable Coupon for Staples

This is a Printable coupon good in April and May 2009 at Staples.

10% Off! Nice.

LINK: PRINTABLE COUPON

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Sunday

Printable Coupon for Borders Books & Music

The reason I keep posting the new Borders Books and Music printable coupons for 40% or other coupon codes is that almost every time I post one, I get feedback that it was helpful and well received by at least one visitor to valupoint.com.

So here goes. . .

PRINTABLE 40% OFF COUPON FOR BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC (or Waldenbooks)


How about posting a comment to let us know which book(s) you think you might be able to use this coupon for at Borders?

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Printable Coupon: $15 Off Any Day 2009 Admission Six Flags

If you're going to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio Texas, you're probably searching for admission ticket discount codes or promotion information.

Here's a Six Flags discount that is good all year in 2009 on any regular operating day! And if you have a family of 4 going, that's a $60 discount!

The printable coupon is worth $15 off park admission.

You don't need a coupon code for sixflags.com, just print out the full-sized coupon and bring it to Six Flags anytime you go.

For the San Antonio park, they added a Wiggles World theme area for the younger kids in the family.

Admission includes the water park admission to Six Flags White Water Bay which has the typical children's area but also neat attractions like a wave pool.

If you want to buy discount tickets online, you can at www.sixflags.com Season passes are on sale right now. $53.99 4-pack season pass which you buy 4 or more online (individual passes are $65).

If you are definitely going, you should look into the Meal Vouchers which are pre-paid coupons for the restaurants that can save you some big bucks.


TICKET PRICES AT THE PARK for SIX FLAGS FIEST TEXAS

  • General Admission $49.99
  • Child Under 48" $34.99
  • 2 & Under FREE
  • ADVANCE PARKING
    One-Day Parking $15.00
  • Season Parking
    $45.00 tax included

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Wednesday

Printable Coupon: Borders Books & Music 20% Off Any Item

Amazon.com is usually cheap, but whenever you can use a 20% off coupon, it is usually cheaper to pick-up the same book at Borders Books.

Here's this month's 20% printable coupon:







Just click on the image to get the full-size printable coupon to Borders and print away.

Enjoy!

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Tuesday

Printable Coupons for Free and Discount Firestone AutoCare

I have to bring the cars in for oil changes this week and a brake inspection. Here's some free printable coupons for Firestone Autocare.

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Monday

This Deal Alert Is Worth 5 BUCKS

You're One In A Million!

. . . Yes, it's true. And Quiznos is attempting to prove it.

They are giving away 1 million printable coupons for a free sub or sandwich at Quiznos.

Just register and you'll get the coupon link via email.

Enjoy!

Let me know if you were successful in registering and leave a comment below!

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Saturday

Printable Coupon Alert: 40% Borders Books & Music / Waldenbooks

Don't you love that brand new book smell? Don't you love saving 40% off things which other people in line are paying for at full price?


Here's your chance to get both! 40% off at Waldenbooks or Borders books and music stores with this printable coupon (print more than one!)

What are you going to get?

I'm excited to go and get the newly released Twitter Power book. Supposedly worth the full price, but if you take of $10 from the price of the book, I'm doubley excited!

PRINTABLE COUPON: LINK

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10% Off Printable Coupon for Barnes & Noble or BN.com


The new year is a great time to start a new reading habit.

Here's a free printable coupon for Barnes and Noble to help that new praxis -- 10% off for you!

BONUS PRINTABLE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLER COUPONS:

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Wednesday

Free Starbucks Coffee Printable Coupon (or any other beverage of your choice)

Free Tall Cafe Starbucks Coffee or Beverage at Barnes & Noble Bookstores.



LOL at the fine print - NOT VALID AT BN.COM. I always wondered how they'd delivere piping hot coffee via UPS. Now I can sleep at night (since they don't deliver the caffiene).

expiration date for this printable coupon for free Starbucks Coffee at Barnes & Nobles - January 15th

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Monday

Printable Coupon: Family Christian Stores

Post-Christmas Family Christian Stores sale - Printable Coupon for 25% Off Discount
Includes sale items!

LINK for Printable Coupon

For example, you can get Francis Chan's CRAZY LOVE Book - here's the 1st chapter for you to read free before you buy.

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Saturday

Printable Coupon: 40% Off Borders Books & Music / Waldenbooks

It's that time of year -- SALE TIME!

Here's a free printable coupon for Borders Books and Music. This coupon is good at Waldenbooks too.





You'll get a 40% Discount off almost any book or item in the store. Just click on the coupon thumbnail above to get the full size image and print out as many coupons as you need!

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Printable Coupon: 20% Off Sale and Clearance Coupon for Lord & Taylor's

Can you believe that the Lord & Taylor's in town is open till MIDNIGHT tonight?

Boy, they'll do anything to get a sale, huh?

And to sweeten the deal, here's a printable coupon for Lord & Taylor good this last Christmas shopping weekend for an additional 20% off any sale or clearance item.

LINK TO PRINTABLE COUPON

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Wednesday

Printable Coupons: Banana Republic Christmas

Everyone loves Banana Republic. Although it's been quite awhile since I've been in one.

Here's some printable coupons for 25% off and other discounts for Banana Republic stores:

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Friday

It's That Time Of Year Again

Thanksgiving is here. Which means Christmas is around the corner.

While most people will wait till AFTER Thanksgiving for sales, stores are starting their discounting this weekend!

Here's a printable coupon for Lord & Taylor department stores.

Print out multiple copies of this coupon and when you go to the mall you'll get 20% Off clothing at Lord & Taylors.

That's a decent discount.

Advanced Discount Shopping Tip: Buy the clothes you want this weekend before the crowds with this printable coupon. And then if the same merchandise goes on sale afterwards, you can get a price adjustment. So there's no risk!

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Wednesday

Printable Coupons - Chuck E Cheese

Whenever it's raining out and your kids needs to let out some steam, head over to Chuck E Cheese and let them play for an hour or so.



Here's some printable coupons to get the most out of the day. 70 tokens for $10.00 = 14 cents / game -- and all games are only 1 token each! Even if they play at the rapid rate of 1 game per minute, that's over 1 hour's worth of entertainment for $10.

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Printable Popcorn (or at least a printable coupon for free popcorn)

Everybody loves popcorn....and especially if it is free.

Here's a printable coupon for free popcorn at AMC Lowes Movie Theaters:

PRINTABLE COUPON LINK

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Sunday

$10 Free Printable Coupon for Babies R Us

If you have a baby or toddler, it's time to head over to Babies R Us again.

This time, arm yourself with the free $5 gift card offer coupon for diaper purchases and another $5 off $25 or more purchase. This is a great printable coupon sheet that has some other freebies/discounts too for Babies R Us. Usually Toys R Us also takes these coupons, so it's worth a try if you have no Babies R Us by you...

PRINTABLE COUPON for Babies R Us Stores:
http://tinyurl.com/valupoint-dot-com-babies-r-us


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Printable Coupon: 40% Off Borders Books and Music

This month, pick-up any book for 40% off the retail price!

That's kind of a crazy savings. Perhaps it's the perfect reason to start your Christmas shopping with a stocking stuffer or two (print out more than one!)...

Click to get the full-size, printable coupon
for Borders Books or Waldenbooks stores.
Coupon code is also valid for borders.com purchases!

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Tuesday

Staples 10% Off Printable Coupon

Staples offers printable coupons from time to time. Usually they are 12% off, intended for their best customers.

This time around the pumpkins have taken up 2% worth of space I guess since it's only 10% off for this printable coupon for Staples. . .

At least they are appreciating their customers this Fall! This printable coupon is good till October 25th.

We'll use it to get some Sharpie markers to draw the faces for our pumpkins, which we've found much safer than giving our toddlers a knife each year!


LINK: STAPLES DISCOUNT COUPON

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Wednesday

Free Cappachino / Latte / Coffee from Barnes & Noble Cafes

Here's a printable coupon for a completely free coffee, latte or cappachino.

LINK

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Tuesday

Everyone Loves Free Popcorn!

So you're headed for the movies to relieve some burdens and relax.

But then you get there and recall that this "relaxation" is worth a whopping 12 bucks a ticket! Are you glad you won't be burdened with carrying around your money anymore?!

WOW, you're reminded harshly everytime you go to the theaters just how high prices for everything has risen lately.

Are you able to resist the tempation to pull out another $4 for a small popcorn?


How about some help? Here's a printable coupon (READ: one for everyone in your group!) for a Free bag of popcorn with purchase of a soda.


Hey, it's better than nothing (actually, it's worth a couple of bucks!)

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Thursday

Printable Coupon: Borders Books & Music / Waldenbooks


Click to get full-size printable coupon


Here's another one for Borders Books & Music. This printable coupon gives you 25% off one item's list price. You can of course print more than one!

You'll need a Borders Membership, but that's free and very quick. Just ask the cashier to sign you up on the spot instantly. They just ask for your name/email/tel and then give you the Borders keyring loyalty card.

Enjoy this printable coupon! Why not print an extra one and share it with the person behind you in line? :-)

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Tuesday

Printable Coupon: Free Film Developing for 1 Roll - No Strings Attached

A good excuse to take out that old roll of film stuck in your old non-digital camera to be developed. I bet you don't even know what's on that roll of film since it's been sitting inside your 35mm camera for so long!
Now find out without any risk - since it is 100% free to get it developed at Walgreens tomorrow.

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Monday

Printable Coupon: Staples 12% Off July / August 2008

FYI, Staples is running a promo where you get a $15 Staples Rewards credit when you recycle an HP inkjet cartridge - the flyer said 3rd party cartridges are ok too. The catch is that you need to make a $25 purchase in HP ink.

For my HP Photosmart C7250 printer, I need 3 ink tanks at $10 each usually. $30 total, minus $15 = $5/ink tank. That's 50% off for OEM HP brand ink.

You can stack this printable coupon on and get 12% off as well:

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Friday

Printable Coupon: Toys R Us $5 Off


Stock up on anything and everything for your baby and kids. Hey have a birthday to go to coming up? Get your birthday presents ahead of time!
Just click the image above to get the full size coupon image and print this printable coupon for Toys R Us.

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Wednesday

Six Flags 2008 Printable Coupon Code

Click to get full-size printable coupon for Six Flags one-day admission ticket discount.

It's SUMMER TIME!

That means time to hit Six Flags again. . .

Here are some promotion codes for discount admission ticket prices for Six Flags Amusement Parks



  • SIXFLAGS.COM COUPON CODE: PKJD -- Get Kid's Admission Price of $29.99 for all adults - expires 7/30/08

  • SIX FLAGS.com COUPON CODE: FREEKID -- Pay $34.99 and get one adult + one child ticket combo

  • SIX FLAGS .com COUPON CODE: COLDSTONE -- a favorite from last year still works to give you child admission pricing for adults

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Tuesday

Printable Coupon: Staples 12% Off in April 2008

Once in awhile, a coupon comes across my Inbox which is good for 12% off almost anything (most technology items included!) in the store at Staples.

This week is one of those times. Just printout and bring to the store...(if you want to be nice, print 2 and give one to a random person in the checkout line behind you).





Here's a ValuPoint tip of the day: Office Depot will honor this coupon. Sometimes the clerks won't know, but the managers have always honored them locally at a couple of stores I've been to. The great part is the Office Depot coupons always excludes TechDepot items -- but for example, I just used this Staples coupon at OfficeDepot to get 12% off a Targus Wireless Presentation Remote/Laser Pointer to use with my Powerpoint presentations.

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Monday

Free The Trapped Photos From Your Camera!

Are you like everyone else? You probably have gone all digital in terms of taking photos with a recently purchased digital camera. I'm sure you love it.

But what about that old 35mm camera sitting in the drawer or that Kodak Advantix APS format camera? Does it still have a roll of film trapped in there since the last time you used it to take some photos? Are you letting them just sit there and rot inside that black box? How cruel of you! Those photos have been waiting to be seen! All that technicolor-richness behind bars!


I bet you probably don't even have a clue what's on the roll of film -- there ain't no preview screen built into the back of those cameras! :-(

What to do? I'm sure you don't want to take it to the drug store for film developing just to find some random candid shots that aren't worth the money, right?

Here's a printable coupon for a completely free film developing at Walgreens and a set of 4x6 photo prints from that roll stuck in that now antique camera of yours.



And if you want to actually add those photos to your collection of photos on your computer, just use the 2nd coupon to get all those snapshots digitized on burned onto a CD for just $0.99.




[Click on the thumbnail images above to get the full-size printable coupons]

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Sunday

Printable Coupons R Us

If you have babies, then you know the ailses of Toys R Us or Babies R Us.

If you have kids that are school age, then you really know the local Toys R Us well as your child makes the rounds to all the birthday parties. With 1 1/2 to 2 dozen kids per class that's a lot of Saturday afternoons taken up during the year. Add to it each year since your kids change classes and find new friends and are invited to some of the friend's birthdays from "last year".

That means you'll become weekend buddies with the parents in your kids' classes very quickly. But the other friend you'll make are the cash registers at ToysRUs too!

Have you woken up and start to buy birthday gifts in bulk when you find them on sale? Do you have a gift closet? (and the unspeakable re-gifting closet?!?!?!)

Well, here's a printable coupon from Toys R Us that also works at any Babies R Us store for toys and other products you may buy for your kids or their friends. {click on image to get the full-size and print it out}

Don't forget to print out a couple of extras and hand them out to the other parents with suffering wallets in line with you!





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Monday

Free Printer Ink Cartridge Refill Printable Coupon

Everyone has an inkjet printer. So everyone has to buy ink at some point...and perhaps you need to soon.

The increasingly accepted route is to have your ink cartridge refilled locally at a store like Cartridge World or buy certified refiled ink cartridges online for a huge discount like at http://www.wesellinkandtoner.com/ , but now others are getting into the game like Walgreens in particular.

They've been refilling cartridges for a while now, and they are cheap too...$10 for a black inkjet cartridge refill and $15 for any color cartridge. And they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee too.

This week, they are trying to get people to really try out there service and find out that you basically get the same quality printouts for $10 (vs. $27 for a new cartidge at Staples the last time I bought one!). And then you'll never go back to buying brand new cartridges...I certainly don't anymore.

Walgreens has a printable coupon for a completely free ink refill at their store. Everyone has a Walgreens somewhere near them at home or work.

Just printout the coupon (click the image on the left to get the full-size printable coupon) and bring it in on April 2 to your local Walgreens and have them refill your cartridge for $0.00.

Then come back and thank me by leaving a comment below and let us know how the printouts are with the refilled cartridge.

Here's the list of printer cartridge models that are able to be refilled by the Walgreens machines:

Ink cartridge refills are available for the following printer brands:
Dell
Models: 310-3540, 310-4142, 310-5368, 310-5372, 310-5508, 310-5881, 310-5883, 310-6273, 720, 7Y743, A920, J5566, KF868, M4640, MJ264, MK990, MK992, N5878, T0529, 310-3541, 310-4143, 310-5371, 310-5375, 310-5376, 310-5509, 310-5882, 310-5885, 310-6272, 310-6274, 310-6275, 7Y745, J5567, M4646, T0530

HP
Models: 15, 15M, 19, 20, 21, 26, 26M, 27, 27M, 29, 29M, 33, 34, 40, 45, 45M, 56, 56M, 59, 92, 94, 96, 98, 16, 17, 22, 23, 25, 28, 28M, 35, 41, 49, 57, 57M, 78A, 78D, 78M, 93, 95, 97, 78, 78AHY

Lexmark
Models: 16, 03, 17, 23, 28, 28A, 32, 34, 48, 50, 55, 70, 71, 75, 82, 19, 1, 16G0060, 20, 25, 26, 27, 31, 33, 35, 60, 65, 80, 83, 85, 88, 90

Okidata
Models: 52109301, 52109302

Primera
Models: 53020, 53319B, 53331B, 53336, 53318C, 53321, 53330C, 53332, 53335, 53376

Sharp
Models: AJC50B, UXC70B, AJC50C

Xerox
Models: 8R7879, 8R7881, 8R7882, R12591, 8R7880


TIP: Even if your cartridges are not empty, why not bring one in to have it completely refilled to the top? Do you fill your gas tank ONLY when it's completely full? It's the same thing, except here it won't cost you a dime to top off your ink.

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Saturday

Free Food : Printable Coupond $5 Voucher for TGI Friday's Restaurant

On Friday nights our family goes searching for good comfort food as we all huddle together after a long week.

One of our favorites has become Friday's Restuarant - especially after their recent renovations chain-wide. At first, they didn't get it right since everything (and apparently the staff too) was so new. But now, they are serving hot food with friendly service, so we're happy and full afterwards.

But just try the tasty green bean fries for appetizer and you're off to a great start....ok, sorry for digressing...can you tell I'm hungry right now? Anyway, here's a $5 coupon for your next meal at Friday's (formerly TGIF's!)...where everyday are Fridays! :-)




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Best Buy Printable Coupon for 10% off & 20% Off

If you're going to buy something at Best Buy like a TV or projector for that all-important SuperBowl game, don't forget to bring along a coupon for 10% off that major purchase! For a $1000 projector, that's $100 off the price! At least it will cover the tax...

This printable coupon expires in February 2008, so you have some time.


Click to enlarge to full-size for printing

Here are some more printable coupons to BestBuy:

Best Buy Printable Coupon for 20% off (AAA discount)
$10 off gaming printable coupon
Sattellite Radio Installation 20% Off Printable Coupon

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Thursday

Printable Staples 12% Off Coupon

Here's the latest coupon for 12% of most items at Staples.

Just print out the full version and bring it with you to the store!




There's some really good deals at the brick and morter stores right now in the clearance section. Some are reporting that a $200 glass top computer desk is on clearance and can be bought for $10! And it's always a great time to buy some ink for your printer.

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LNT.com Linen N Things / Bed Bath & Beyond Printable Coupon



Here's a couple of printable coupons that you can use at:
  • Linens 'N Things
  • Bed Bath & Beyond
  • Harmon Discount Supply
Don't forget to take advantage of the competitor's coupon acceptance policies. Most stores don't even blink when you present a coupon from the other stores!

These coupons are good till the end of this year, so print a couple and keep using them over and over!

PRINTABLE COUPONS FOR LINENS AND THINGS, BED BATH & BEYOND AND HARMON DISCOUNT:

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Friday

Listing of Printable Coupons for Borders Books and Music or Waldenbooks

I'm off to Borders Books to buy some books like The Gospel According To Starbucks by Leonard Sweet, and of course, I never want to pay retail (even if the book is worth it)!

So here's a quick list of some coupons you can use at Borders Books & Music stores:
  • $1.00 off a select list of romance novels and books:
    • A Cold Day in Hell by Stella Cameron
    • Suspect by Jasmine Cresswell
    • Payback by Jasmine Cresswell
    • The Courtesan's Daughter by Claudia Dain
    • Never Say Never by Geralyn Dawson
    • A Touch of Minx by Suzanne Enoch
    • The Séance by Heather Graham
    • One Last Breath by Laura Griffin
    • Lessons of Desire by Madeline Hunter
    • Chasing Midnight by Susan Krinard
    • The Dangers of Deceiving a Viscount by Julia London
    • Highlander Unchained by Monica McCarty
    • Witch in the House by Jenna McKnight
    • Devour by Melina Morel
    • Phoenix Unrisen by Kathleen Nance
    • Sealed with a Kiss by Carly Phillips
    • Behind Closed Doors by Tara Taylor Quinn
    • Your Coffin or Mine by Kimberly Raye
    • Cut Throat by Sharon Sala
    • Ice Storm by Anne Stuart
    • Confessions of a Werewolf Supermodel by Ronda Thompson
    • Overhexed by Vicki Lewis Thompson
    • Lord of the Fading Lands by C. L. Wilson
    • Servant: The Awakening by L. L. Foster
    • Secrets of a Proper Lady by Victoria Alexander
  • 20% Off List Price of 1 item
  • 30% Off List Price of 1 item if purchases is over $10

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Saturday

Printable Coupon for Staples & Office Depot

Once in awhile, Staples will put out a 12% Coupon that applies to most products in their store. It's a time to go shopping for office supplies that you regularly need when these come out.

One small tip is that competitors usually take the Staples 12% Coupon and apply it -- even on sale items featured that week in ads -- at OfficeMax and Office Depot.

Another tip is that since it's a printable coupon, you can print multiple copies and use it on multiple trips to Staples, Office Depot or other local office supply stores.


LINK: Staples 12% Off Printable Coupon for October 2007

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Wednesday

The most photographed time of the year

Did you know that Halloween is the most photographed holiday of the year where people upload photos to photo sites and get them printed/developed?

Here's a fantastic way to get a picture-perfect shot of your kids in their costumes -- get one done professionally at Picture People -- Free. No sitting fees and this printable coupon gives you a free 8x10 or 10x13 print for free too. Just get that and there's absolutely no fees you have to pay (and don't feel guilty about it either!).




click on thumbnail above to get full-size printable coupon and print away!


Do you know of any other friends or family that would want this offer? Just use the email option (click on the envelope icon below) and send it to your spouse, friends, neighbors, etc!

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Kodak Moment: Back to School is Priceless & Free at the Same Time

Back to School is one of the most exciting times of the year for any family with kids. Now you can capture that excitement with a professional photo portrait from The Picture People. They are giving away free Portrait Sittings and a Free 8x10 or 10x13 Portrait Print.



Here's the printable coupon - just click to get the full-size coupon and bring the print out to The Picture People studio near you.

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Thursday

20% Off Borders Books Printable Coupon

Back to school means hitting the bookstore. Sometimes off-campus bookstores can give a larger discount than the on-campus bookstore, although that's counter intuitive.

Amazon.com isn't the only place to find cheap books -- Borders Books and Waldenbooks can be just a price competitive with a printable coupon for 20% off (they recently had a 25% off coupon) -- which means you can print multiple copies and use them over and over again. Plus you'll have the book instantly.

VALUPOINT TIP: CALL THE STORE before you go and check to see if they have the titles in stock (ISBN #'s are the easiest way for them to look it up).

Click for full size, PRINT and then go to the store!

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Monday

How to Get 10% Off at Home Depot Over and Over Again

One of the best parts of any competitive industry is that the players are just that - competitive.


Here's a shopping tip that will allow you to basically get 10% off of your purchases at Home Depot over and over and over and over again. Of course, this this is helpful since anyone that's doing a home improvement project knows that you'll probably be visiting the Home Depot a couple of times before you finish the job. Little odds and ends that you forgot the first time, exchanges for different sizes or parts, and even going back to buying a new tool or two that you find you actually need to finish the job right can be pretty routine.


There are various ways of getting printable coupons to both the Hope Depot and Lowe's Home Improvement stores on the web. If you do a quick search on Google or eBay, you'll find a couple of options to get and print a coupon.

IT DOESN'T PAY (more than once) TO USE HOME DEPOT COUPONS


If you use a coupon from Home Depot at Home Depot, you'll have to surrender it when you checkout and you won't be able to use it again -- especially if you're using a one-time-use coupone with a serial barcode that gets invalidated after use.

[One last resort for Home Depot coupons is at the post office. Within the "Moving Guide" packet which has the USPS Mail Forwarding form, you'll find a bunch of coupons and other sponsored offers -- Home Depot's 10% for "movers" discount is usually available within that packet. Sometimes it's an actual coupon, other times you'll have to fill out and send back a postcard to request one. Regardless, when you use a Home Depot coupon at Home Depot, you can only use it once.]

TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF LOWES WHEN YOU'RE IN THE HOME DEPOT STORE


But a little known fact by Home Depot shoppers (almost every time I've done this, the person behind me line makes a comment that they never know this) is that they accept competitors' coupons -- including printable coupons off the web. This is the holy grail for cheapo shoppers!



FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, THEN REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT


If you use a Lowes printable coupon from at Home Depot, they have no way of validating the coupon if it's a one-time-use coupon! Which just means that after you get your 10% off at Home Depot, you can head home and just print out another competitor's coupon and use it again the next time you go back to Home Depot. Your only limitation is the expiration date!

The clerks are all usually educated on how to process a competitor's coupon so your checkout is not held up. Even at the self-checkout lanes at Home Depot, I just scan all my items, and then hand the printout to the checkout assistant and they quickly key in the discount so I can finish my transaction at the self-checkout terminal.
And as a bonus, you can still use that coupon at Lowes for yet another purchase.
If you're doing any kind of large home improvement project, this can save you tons of money at the Home Depot.

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Tuesday

PRINTABLE COUPON: Toys R Us 20% Off One Item Discount

Here's a straight-forward in-store only promotion for 20% any one item. It's a printable coupon, so you can theoretically use it multiple times, once per visit...

Toys R Us is having a pretty good sale right now, we just visited the store (before finding this coupon!) to pick-up some birthday presents. Wish I had this when we went!
Just print out thefull-sized Toys R Us coupon and bring it to the store to save! Although it excludes the normal items like diapers, formula, wipes and video games, there's tons of other stuff in the store that you can pick-up now knowing you'll save the 20% off the normal or sale price at Toys R Us.

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