Coinstar $10 Gift Card Deadlines

The Coinstar offer for an extra $10 gift card ends Dec 31 for iTunes, Lowe's, Borders, Regal Cinemas and Rixty. But the Amazon one ends 12/22. Read about it here. Remember, you don't have to use coins. You can put in two $20 bills and buy the $40 gift card, then you get the $10 one later. Make sure the machine is participating. Check their website www.coinstar.com

Upcoming Sunday Inserts -- P&G 12/26

We have an early preview of the P&G insert coming 12/26, focusing on Special Olympics.

 See the full list at www.refundcents.com

This will be an important insert because there are always P&G deals in January. The nice B1G1F coupons may mean 2 free. Here are some highlights.

 Herbal Essences or Aussie buy one, get one Styler free to $3.23 (1/31/11)

Gillette Deodorant B1G1F to 4.99 (1/31/11)


Old Spice Deodorant buy one, get Body Wash free to $3.99 (1/31/11)


and many other high value coupons. Get extras of this one if you can. 

Free Athenos Yogurt From Kraft First Taste

If you are a member of Kraft First Taste, check your account for an offer for a FREE Athenos yogurt. The coupon will be mailed to you. You might also have a $1 Planters Peanut printable.
If you're not a member, it's free, so register now.
 

MyCokeRewards: Free 12 Pack for 30 Points Today

The Deal of the Day at MyCokeRewards is a coupon for a free 12 pack for 30 points. You can order multiples. These will go fast.

Free Sample Starbucks Vanilla Coffee

Get a free sample of Starbucks Natural Fusions Vanilla Coffee, start here.

Snapfish 100 FREE PRINTS with any $5 purchase

Wow, today's Merry Deal at Snapfish is 100 free 4x6 prints with any $5 purchase. Use code MERRY1213 at checkout.

RefundCents Chat Insight

There has been some discussion on Off Topic about the possibility of adding another Chat board that is instantaneous and not moderated until after the posts appear. Here are my thoughts on that. First, all suggestions are always appreciated and taken seriously. Many changes have been made over the years because of reader input. The idea of a board where posts appear in real time has been something that I have struggled with. Every discussion format on the internet has its strengths and weaknesses, including Chat. The format on Chat is unique. I paid to have it designed the way it is. Personally, I just don't like the way most boards are set up. They are hard to read, they are cluttered with a bunch of dumb comments, you have to click, click, click to read, the topics are so segregated that you have to read lots of different threads to find out what's going on. Chat puts it all in one place and it flows. Chat isn't perfect. The main flaw is that there is a lag before posts appear. That is frustrating. I (or one helper) read all the posts before they appear. Most are okayed and make it to the board fairly quickly. A few are edited, and a few don't appear at all. Just about everyone who posts on Off Topic has had a post edited or not appear at some point. I know that makes people mad, but the moderator has to take a broader view and preserve the board so people will continue to visit and read. On Off Topic, the most common edit happens when the discussion gets too heated and the comments become mean spirited. On Chat, the most common edit happens when posts contain affiliate links for other sites. Mostly this is done innocently. People don't realize that when they copy a link from a different board, it contains code that gives a commission to the other site. Every site on the internet is very protective about their affiliate links, because that is what pays the bills. Even though the payment is only pennies, it adds up. So affiliate codes are either edited or changed to codes for RefundCents before they appear. There is an illusion that everything is free on the Internet, but the reality is that a website has hosting bills that can be extreme. That is why you see advertising on just about every site. Which brings up the point that this is a paid site. It's about $1 a month. That $1 helps to pay the hosting costs. But the main reason for charging a dollar is to build a site that is more controlled, meaning that real people sign up with real names. The only way to get real information about a person is to ask them to pay a token fee. That attracts people who are serious about the topic and are committed to being a part of the board. People are not fly-by-night visitors. We create a family here. On Chat, people must post with their real names. I don't know of any other board like that. To me, it lends credibility and a better comfort level. (On Off Topic people have the option of posting anonymously, which some like and some don't, but it will
stay that way because people post sensitive personal information.)  I realize I am swimming against the bigger Internet tide with the way things are set up. Most boards have the advantage of seeing the post immediately. It's a trade off that I've accepted but am trying to think of a better way. One idea is to have people earn a status that allows their posts to appear without moderation, because they have a history of staying in the guidelines. That is bumping around in my head as I work out the details. I am open to suggestions that will preserve the best parts of the board as it exists now, but will speed things up. I don't think there will ever be a board on here that is a free-for-all, without checks in place. That doesn't fit with the goal of Refund Cents. But I do want to improve on perfection :), so I will always be open to changes.

Upcoming Coupon Schedule: 5 Inserts Jan 2

Here is the Sunday insert schedule through April. Notice that the first Sunday in January will be huge as always, with 5 inserts.

12/19 no inserts

12/26 P&G

1/2 S (2), RP (2), GM

1/9 S, RP

1/16 S, RP, P&G

1/23 S, RP

1/30 S, RP

2/6 S

2/13 none

2/20 S, GM, P&G

2/27 S, RP

3/6 S, RP, P&G

3/13 S, RP

3/20 S, RP

3/27 S (2), RP, P&G

4/3 none

4/10 S, RP

4/17 S, RP

4/24 S, RP

Redbox Rentals 3 For $1 - Last Day of This Groupon

Everyone can do the Groupon/Redbox offer for 3 rentals for just $1, but it ends tonight. This is limit one per person and codes will expire 3/10/11. This is a no-brainer if you have a RedBox anywhere near you. So far, 328,859 have been sold.

Diapers.com NOT Just For Diapers!

Diapers.com has a sale on lots of things baby-related, including clothes.
Codes:
10% off everything with code GET10PCT - first time customers
15% off all puzzles & games, code DEALGAMES (12/16)
20% off wooden toys, code DEALWOODEN (12/16)
20% off select Fisher Price, code DEALFISHER (12/16)

Spend $75+ on diapers and other stuff. Use code 30AFF. Earn 30% cash back on diapers through 12/31/10. Credits show up automatically and will be applied to next purchase.

Check out the "Clothes" tab for some great sale prices:Carter's Dino Cute & Comfy Pant Set $5.50 (Reg $17) Diapers.com

Amazon Last Minute Toy Deals

Amazon has a well-established history of shipping very fast when it gets down to the Christmas deadline. Even items ordered during the last week seem to make it. I've seen Amazon upgrade to free 2nd day shipping even though the customer didn't ask for it. Last year we all ordered a bunch of toys about this time, when the prices got really good, and I think everyone got them in time for Christmas. All ship free on $25.

Fisher Price Toddlerz Chatter Telephone $4.99 (reg $10.99)
Fisher Price Brilliant Basics Baby's First Blocks $8.37 (Reg $12.99)
Crayola Presto Dots to the Max $7.99 (reg $29.99)
Playskool Weebles Playset $4.99 (reg $15.99)
Hot Wheels Toy Story 3 Sparks Turbo Launcher $5.49 (reg $13.99)
Spy Gear Listener $5.99 (reg $16.99)
K’NEX Collect & Build Amusement Park Series #2 - Ferris Wheel $9.99 (reg $20.99)
Dodge MAXX Cab R/C Truck 1:10 scale $20.49 (reg $59.99)
Nerf Bandolier Dart Kit $6.99 (reg $16.99)
Play-Doh Creations Caddy $7.99 (reg $21.99)
Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6 Dart Blaster $9.99 (reg $24.99)

Family Fun $1 Per Year from Mamapedia

 
Mamapedia has Family Fun 2 years for $5. If you are new to Mamapedia, use code HOLIDAY3 to get $3 off. That makes it only $2 for 2 years!

Overstock: Women's Watch $21.99

Here are the upcoming Overstock Deals of the Day The prices don't show up until the day the
item is featured. Overstock Deals of the Day
12/14- Geneva Women's Platinum CZ-accent Watch $21.99 + Free Shipping

12/15- Caroline Sarouk Emerlen Rug (7'9 x 11') + Free Shipping

12/16- Shark Mini Portable Dress Maker Sewing Machine (Refurbished) + Free Shipping

12/17- Microfiber Parson Side Chairs (Set of 2) + Free Shipping

12/18- White Freshwater Pearl 18-inch Strand (6-7 mm) + Free Shipping

12/19- Grommet Top Thermal Insulated 84-inch Blackout Curtain Panel Pair + Free Shipping

12/20- Serta Rejuvenator 4-inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper + Free Shipping

Kraft New Printable Coupons

New Kraft coupons: These are printable and are manufacturer coupons even though they say Walgreens:
Maxwell House Instant Coffee .55
Oscar Mayer Bacon .55
Maxwell House Coffee $1
Oreo Single Serve .55
Maxwell House Coffee $1/2
Planters Nuts $1
Nabisco Single Serve Cookies $1/3
Maxwell House International Cafe $1/2
Some of these will be good on deals next week at Walgreens print 

RiteAid 3 New Money-Makers

Right now at RiteAid, you can get these money-makers without coupons

Puzzle 100 piece or Disney Small Figurines .74
- $2 Ups
FP free + overage

EcoTools B1G50% off 1 $1.99
- $5 Ups wyb 2
FP 2 free + $3 overage

Invisible Tape 3 pk B1G1F 2/$1.49
- $2 Ups wyb 2
FP 2 free + overage