 First trail run of the year 2/28/11 Two days ago, I did my first outdoor run of the year on the ice and snow. It reminded me how much I can’t wait for the snow to melt! But before we get to fair-weather running, it really is a great time to stock up on cold-weather workout gear for next year.
Get an additional 20% off clearance items at Nike with code 3PTSHOT through 3/7/11. FREE shipping on orders of $100+ for Nike members (free) with free returns.
Don’t forget to shop through Ebates for 6% cash back, log in (or create an account for a $5 sign-up bonus!), type Nike into the search box, and shop through the new window that opens. *If you’re not familiar with Ebates or Shop at Home, please read this tutorial on cash back sites.
It’s that Spring Break time of year. Whether you’re going away on a tropical vacation or lounging poolside on a staycation, treat yourself to new swimwear at a discounted price.
Long-time reader Nancy is offering a 25% discount to her swimwear & beachwear website, Pei2o! Use coupon code GRANDPEI. She’s also giving away two prizes to Savvy Chic Savings readers:
- One winner will receive a $50 credit to her site to redeem on anything you choose! (prices start in the $40 range)
- A second winner will receive a 16″ x 11″x 5″ embroidered canvas beach tote bag like the one pictured below.
 To enter, you must do the following:
- Visit pei2o.com swimwear and then come back here and tell me what you would spend your $50 credit on: swimwear, beachwear, coverups, etc.
For extra entries (leave a separate comment for each entry):
- Follow Pei on Twitter and then come back here and tell me you’ve done so.
- Tweet “Win a $50 @PEIItweets swimwear & beach tote #giveaway from @SavvyChicSaving http://ow.ly/46TjS Ends 3/8 #SpringBreak” Leave a comment that you tweeted.
Entries will close on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 11:59 pm. The winner will be selected via random.org and notified via email. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected. Good luck!
Disclosure: I was compensated for hosting this giveaway. This post is linked to Things I Love Thursdays.
 
8 new printable Easter Candy coupons are available. Print the coupons you want now because some have a print limit and will be gone if you come back later.
Last year, we talked about the kinds of things you give your kids instead of candy. Some of you also shared your creative substitutions for the traditional Easter basket. What are your family traditions?
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I mentioned that all the “stuff” in my space is overwhelming me. It’s time to think about spring cleaning and lightening the load. Not only can you donate gently-used items from your closets to local charities, please think about sharing the stockpile of personal care items you’ve accumulated using coupons!
Mel Trotter Ministries has partnered with Biggby Coffee for the 2011 Hope Tote. They will provide your donated items to the homeless and needy in our community.
Action Steps:
1. Collect the following new items from your stockpiles:
Suggested hygiene items:
Shampoo, including ethnic hair products
Deodorant
Soap
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Razors & Shaving Cream
Lotion
Tissues
2. Take the donation items (and this $1 off Biggby Coffee coupon) to your nearest Grand Rapids Biggby location.
3. There’s not even a #3. See how easy that was?
You have through April 22, 2011 to participate. Go give, West Michigan!
  Get $5 worth of printable coupons from Kellogg’s when you register here.
Close the window that offers $10 in printables because you”ll have to start over. I was able to print $15.40 worth of coupons for different varieties of Kellogg’s cereal and Pop-Tarts. Might be a good time to use your coupon email?
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 We talked briefly about 5 things I’ve learned so far from the $25/wk Food Budget Challenge. This is definitely one of them. Having veggies cut, eggs boiled, salads prepared, and everything portioned makes life easier.
- Ensures I eat all the food I buy.
- Makes it grab & go for work in the morning.
- Organization reduces stress.
- I eat healthier portions.
Do you have any simple tips for saving time in the kitchen. Do you do bulk or batch cooking days?
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 Today’s LivingSocial deal is $9 for two movie tickets on Fandango.com to purchase movie tickets online and redeem at your local theatre. This deal is available nationwide at any participating theatre (AMC Star in Grand Rapids).
Check out my post on how to earn referral dollars and get more info about LivingSocial.
See today’s Groupon, Seize the Deal, and LivingSocial for YOUR city here.
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