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Free ebooks: Good Eating’s Thanksgiving Recipes, Beautiful One, and more

Published: by MSM Team on November 6, 2013 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Download a free copy of E.A.T. An Italian Mother’s Guide to Going Casein-free in Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Thanks, Josie Dovidio!)

Download a free copy of Nobody Can Take My Happy Away.

Download a free copy of Born Into The Pack/Nacer en la manada.

Download a free copy of Secret Agent Josephine’s Numbers.

Download a free copy of How the Cow Jumped Over the Moon.

Download a free copy of Good Eating’s Thanksgiving Recipes: Traditional and Unique Holiday Recipes for Desserts, Sides, Turkey and More.

Download a free copy of Beautiful One: A Walk In Deeper Intimacy with the One Who Created Us.

Download a free copy of Bacon: A Cookbook.

Please note that the price of these ebooks is currently $0.00, but that could change at any time. Be sure to verify before checking out that it is still free.

These ebooks are specifically for Kindles, but you can go here to download a free application that enables you to read Kindle ebooks on your PC.

Thanks, eReaderGirl!

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Ask the Readers: Any words of advice for paying off our $103,000 in student loans??

Published: by Crystal Paine on November 6, 2013 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Today’s question is from Sara:

My husband and I do everything we’re supposed to . . . we plan meals meticulously, we shop at Aldi, we have been hunting for Christmas deals all year, we have no car payments or credit cards, we refinanced our house for a better interest rate, we dropped down to one car, and now we are even reorganizing our schedule so we can completely eliminate daycare fees (I am a work-at-home mom.)

But we have one debilitating financial problem that plagues us: $103,000 in student loans!

We had no idea what we were doing when we signed up for college, and we’ll be paying for it for the rest of our lives. We want to do Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover, but we’ll be in the debt snowball phase FOREVER. I’m wondering how we’ll ever keep up the intensity required to pay off all that debt for almost a
DECADE!

MY QUESTION: Is anyone else out there trying to pay off an extraordinary amount of student debt on an ordinary income? Has anyone had success? Encouraging stories would be greatly appreciated!

Note from Crystal: here is an inspirational story about another reader who paid off $170,000 if student loans!

Do you have a question you’d like to ask Money Saving Mom® readers? Read the submission guidelines and submit it here.

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Swagbucks Paid for My Husband’s Genuine Leather Messenger Bag

Published: by Crystal Paine on November 6, 2013 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Today’s Swagbucks success story is from Katie:

My husband, Nick, is a full-time PhD student and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the university where he is pursuing his degree. At the age of 25, he is pursuing his dream of becoming a college professor, and for that, I’m very proud!

He is a full-time student in addition to teaching at the university part-time as a Graduate Teaching Assistant during the regular school year (it pays for tuition and provides a cost of living stipend — yippie!) and working as a lecturer in the summer. I work full-time and am also a graduate student. To sum it up, we’re both very busy and very frugal!

I am an avid MoneySavingMom.com follower, and so when I started noticing all of the posts and information about people paying for all kinds of things via Swagbucks, I decided to join the Swabucks club! I took surveys, watched movies, used the search tool bar, and took advantage of special offers to earn Amazon gift cards to pay for all kinds of things.

My observant husband noticed all the wonderful gift cards I was earning, and he wanted to join in on the fun. So he did!

Just three short months ago, my student/teacher hubby joined Swagbucks with the goal of earning enough Amazon gift cards to purchase a brand-new, genuine leather messenger bag. He was done with backpacks and wanted something more professional. He was also looking for a high-quality bag that would last as long as possible.

He found a great genuine leather messenger bag on Amazon that got rave reviews, but it came with a price tag of $129.99. He made it his goal to pay for the messenger bag by the time school started back up in the fall.

And he did it! Nick cashed in his Swagbucks to purchase this fabulous messenger bag, and I couldn’t be more proud of my intelligent, hard-working, FRUGAL hubby!

This year, my hubby will be attending school in style… with a great new genuine leather messenger bag all thanks to Swagbucks!

Katie: Can you email me so I can send you your $50 gift card for submitting your story? Thanks so much!

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Free one-night Redbox DVD rental code

Published: by MSM Team on November 6, 2013 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Use the code NW2PCLP3 to get a free one-night DVD rental from any Redbox kiosk. This code will also take $1.20 off Bluray or game rentals.

This code appears to only work at the kiosk and is valid once per card.

This code should be valid through November 18, 2013.

Thanks, The Freebie Blogger!

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Amazon.com: The best online grocery and household deals this week

Published: by MSM Team on November 6, 2013 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Here are some of this week’s best grocery & household deals from Amazon.com, courtesy of Terry and Mandi from Jungle Deals & Steals. Many of these prices are higher than what you’d pay by combining coupons with sales, but they may be good deals for you if you live where there aren’t many stores or deals are scarce:

Campbell’s: Stock up on Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup (14.75-ounce cans). Right now, pay as little as $0.56 each ($6.72 for the pack of 12).

Colgate: Here’s a great deal on Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste. The 12-ounce tubes are available for as low as $1.61 each ($3.22 for the twin pack).

Earth’s Best: Pick up Earth’s Best Organic Apple Peach Oatmeal Puree for as low as $1.03/4.2-ounce pouch ($12.37 for the pack of 12).

Wipes

Pampers: Pampers Sensitive Wipes are available for as low as $0.02 each ($17.57 for the 744-count).

BabyGanics: BabyGanics Extra Gentle Fragrance Free Baby Wipes are available for as low as $0.03 each ($10.56 for the 400-count).

Oral-B: Get Oral-B Indicator Contour Clean Soft Toothbrushes for as low as $4.22 for the 4-count.

Nutiva: Pick up 12-ounce packages of Nutiva Organic Chia Seeds for as low as $6.04 each.

Arm & Hammer: Stock up now on Arm & Hammer Super Scoop Clumping Litter for as low as $8.49 for a 28-pound box.

Tide: Get this great deal on Tide Free and Gentle High Efficiency Unscented Detergent. The 50-ounce bottles are available for as low as $3.59 each ($7.17 for the pack of 2).

Terry & Mandi are a busy mother-daughter team that look for ways to save money without sacrificing a lot of time, and they share their love for all things Amazon.com at Jungle Deals & Steals.

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Zulily: Vera Bradley Baby Sale — items starting at $8.99

Published: by Crystal Paine on November 6, 2013 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Zulily is running a Vera Bradley Baby Sale today with items starting as low as $8.99.

Shipping is a flat rate of $7.95.

(Note: The link in this post is my referral link. Read my disclosure policy here.)

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Enter to win an All Expenses Paid Trip for 2 to Bacara!

Published: by Crystal Paine on November 6, 2013 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

I’m so excited to have joined forces with some amazing bloggers to bring you a truly one-of-a-kind giveaway. Imagine Pacific Ocean breezes, services befitting royalty, and beautiful sunsets along the Santa Barbara coast.

Does that sound like something you’d enjoy? Then read on…

We’re giving away an all-expenses paid trip for two to Bacara!

If you win, you’ll be flown from anywhere in the Continental U.S. to Los Angeles where you’ll be chauffered along the beautiful coastline of California to enjoy a 3-night say at the exotic Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara. Located along the Gaviota Coast, with spectacular views of the Pacific ocean, your stay at this exclusive resort will undoubtedly give you something to talk about for years to come.

From the moment you arrive at Bacara, you will be given 5-star treatment, including massages for both of you. The 4-diamond spa will open its doors to you every day, throughout your stay, compliments of us! How cool is that?

But that’s not all!

You won’t have to fret even for a moment about making any of these plans yourselves. Along with this fabulous trip, complimentary access to this world-renowned spa, and spa treatments, you will be assigned a personal travel concierge who will make all your travel arrangements, coordinate your spa appointments and make sure every moment of your stay is perfect. Throughout your time in Santa Barbara, your personal travel concierge will only be one call away.

FINE PRINT: Travel must occur between February 2014 and January 2015. Airline and hotel blackout dates may apply.

HOW TO ENTER:

There are just two steps you need to take to enter the giveaway:

Step #1: Click on each image {or name} below to follow each website on Pinterest —>

Step #2: Fill out the form below. And that’s it — you’re entered!

**The “‘Pamper Yourself” 5-Star Weekend Getaway” promotion has ended and the winner has been notified by email. Melanie Allen- you are the winner so check your email!!**

*This promotion is sponsored and administered by the Happy Wives Club and is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Pinterest. We hereby release Pinterest of any liability. NBC Universal, iVillage, Coupons.com Incorporated and all its subsidiaries are not administrators of this promotion and thereby are fully indemnified against any action arising from this promotion. This Giveaway will run for one week starting Tuesday, November 5th at 5:00 AM PST and ending Tuesday, November 12th at midnight PST. Once the giveaway ends, winners will be chosen using Random.org and contacted within 24 hours by email. This post will be updated with the winner’s name once we’ve heard back from them. Winners will need to respond within 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen. This “Pamper Yourself” contest is open worldwide, except in Puerto Rico and everywhere else where prohibited by law. Winners must be of full legal age in the jurisdiction in which they live. Airfare is provided solely from within the US (international winners must arrange own travel to a state within the Continental US).

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Kroger: $5 off $50 purchase e-coupon (Ohio only?)

Published: by Crystal Paine on November 6, 2013 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Update: It looks like this might only be available for select areas in Ohio?

Kroger shoppers! Go load a $5 off $50 Kroger e-coupon to your account.

This coupon is valid through December 2, 2013.

Thanks, Kroger Krazy!

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Free Printable Thanksgiving Pack

Published: by MSM Team on November 6, 2013 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Download this update to the free printable Thanksgiving Pack.

Thanks, 3 Dinosaurs!

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Get Weight Watchers magazine for $4.99 per year!

Published: by Crystal Paine on November 6, 2013 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Order a 1 year subscription to Weight Watchers magazine for only $4.99 (up to 4 years) with code MONEYSAVING at checkout.

This offer expires tonight (November 6th, 2013) at midnight EST. This magazine can also be a great source of unique coupons from time to time.

About Weight Watchers: Weight Watchers Magazine is the perfect companion for women or men who are dedicated to their health and fitness goals. Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track. Weight Watchers Magazine brings many inspirational stories from Weight Watchers members that will be sure to keep motivation high. Whether already enrolled in a weight loss program or simply trying to maintain current fitness, Weight Watchers is a valuable tool for success.

(Note: The link in this post is my referral link. Read my disclosure policy here.)