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Expressionery.com has cute cards and labels, now 70% off. And it's not just holiday cards, although there are plenty of those on sale as well. Enter code "MADNESS" at the check-out.

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Linens 'n Things is going out of business so they're stuff is majorly on sale, including 75% off Christmas items. All sales are final.

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Snagged some good deals at CVS this morning. They're open Thanksgiving with the sales that run through Saturday. I spent $48.30, saved $48.20 and got $14 in Extra Care Bucks to use on my next purchase.

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CVS has some great deals advertised for the day after Thanksgiving. There are a number of items you can get for free once you combine coupons and Extra-Care Bucks you'll receive on your receipt including toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, razors and more. Click here for the run-down.

Don't need the items? Pick them up anyway and donate them to an organization like Samaritan's Purse just in time for the holiday season.

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I was a good girl and did my grocery homework. I mapped out the best deals for my family and have split up my shopping to Publix, Walgreens and Wal-Mart. So far I've only made it to Publix. I spent $54.95 and saved $47.47. I used 20 coupons and took advantage of many Buy One, Get One Free sales Publix is famous for. Some highlights:

• Navel oranges - B1G1 big bags that will last for weeks!
• Cool Whip - on sale for $1 a tub
• Egg Nog -- (.70 cents on sale) grab a red holiday coupon flyer from the front of the store for an extra $1 off
• Sweet Potatoes - on sale for .43 a pound. use the same coupon flyer for an extra .50 off.
• Kraft Macaroni - on sale for .50

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I went to Publix to take advantage of the free Martha White muffin mix deal they have. Of course, they were out, with it being the last day of the sale, but I got a raincheck -- so when they get a new shipment in, I should be able to get 10 mixes free!

I did snag these other deals from the same aisle though, so the trip was not lost! I had a coupon off the baking cups and two coupons for the frosting, which was buy one get one free. The cake mix was BOGO and so were the grinders -- plus I had a $2 coupon, making them free.

My total for all this was $3.45 -- and had I come sooner in the week, you'd see 10 bags of muffin mix with it!

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Looking for new ways to get free samples and coupons? Here's a few I've recently heard about:

PRODUCTS
www.kraftfirsttaste.com (samples and products for survey)
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www.olay.com (free samples)
www.kiehls.com (free samples)
www.stilla.com (free samples)
www.vocalpoint.com (surveys for free samples)
www.startsampling.com (free samples)
www.mysavings.com (free samples, online coupons)

BOOKS
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MUSIC
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INFORMATION
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PHOTOS
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An article about election day freebies ...

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Visit Starbucks on Tuesday, Nov. 4, after you've voted and let them know. Get a free tall brewed coffee at participating U.S. stores.

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Taco Bell is doing a promotion where if a base is stolen in the World Series, you can get a free taco. Get one free crunchy beefy taco between 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

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Friday and Saturday get $5 a $20 purchase at Walgreens with this coupon. Includes photo purchases as well. Stock up on last-minute Halloween supplies, or get a head start on those Christmas photo cards!

Speaking of Christmas photo cards, I believe Costco has the best deal. I ordered 50 cards with envelopes for just $16. I did a similar card on Shutterfly.com and the total was around $100!

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I absolutely love this idea -- frugally creative and artistically inspiring. You know how people say the cheapest room makeover is to paint it? This guy proves that idea false. Try $10 worth of permanent markers.

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"During the worst financial crisis in at least a generation, sales of exotic handbags are actually on the rise, says Portfolio.com." —CNBC

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From Snapfish.com (regular shipping & handling rates apply):

Celebrate fall with special savings. For 3 days only you can get 50 4x6 mail-order prints for only a penny each!

* Additional 4x6 prints are just 9¢ each - that's up to 50% lower than comparable online photo services!

* Archival-quality papers and inks mean you get the best quality for the best value

* Get creative with fun borders and tints

* Our 110% quality guarantee means you'll love your prints!

Use coupon code FALLPENNY08 at checkout. Hurry, this offer ends Saturday, October 11!

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Marie from Makes & Takes has a great giveaway on her site this week: It's a Giant Gift Basket from Rhodes, including, free Rhodes coupons, easy grip loaf pans, an apron, oven mitt, and their 2 fabulous cookbooks, which has great recipes like, bread bowls, pizza, and pretzels.

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