$1 ink cartridge refills at walgreens

Today only refill your ink cartridges at walgreens. Use coupon from weekly ad.

Cash for clunker appliances 4/22/10

The Cash for clunker appliances program is finally here for California and starts on Thursday. I heard today that it ran out the first day in other states so it remains to be seen how it works in California as it's a mail in for us. The good news is PG&E is giving a rebate along with the city as well. If you were planning on taking advantage of this one you better plan on doing it Thursday. I have to buy a new washer as mine died almost two weeks ago, but being the bargain hunter that I am I decided to wait to take advantage of the rebate before buying another. You must buy an energy saver to qualify and it must be recycled to get the rebate from the state. Good luck everyone!
Update:
Got my washer at sears. They have a nice sale 30% off so combined with my rebates it will be about half the price it normally would be. They gave me all the paperwork for the various rebates so I am all set. Washer will be delivered tomorrow!
Another Update:
The city came out to take a picture of my washer so I can get my rebate. I thought that was insanely ridiculous, but I want the $75 rebate so whatever. They came out and left a nice bag of stuff too. I received a free hose nozzle, low flow water faucet for the bathroom sink and the kitchen sink. I also got a low flow nozzle for the shower. There were pamphlets on a water conservist garden too. They also have a free program to have someone come out and check for leaks and a landscape specialist to give you some advice on conserving. Not a bad idea before the water meters go into effect.

How coupons can help you donate more

Lots of people think coupons are a waste of time, and the money saved isn't worth the time. Personally I spend very little time on it compared to what I save so I think the couple hours a week I spend saving over a hundred dollars on the average is worth it. Maybe you don't need to save and you are doing ok without it. What if you could donate more? One of the great things coupons enable me to do is to donate a lot more than I already do. Check out this blog for some more ideas here.

Free entrance to National Parks

To make it easier to experience America's Great Outdoors, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees, so visitors can enjoy all 392 national parks for free April 17-25. In addition, many national park concessioners are offering special promotions that are certain to add to your fun.

Explore the stunning beauty and amazing stories found in your national parks and celebrate National Park Week!
With our national nonprofit partner, the National Park Foundation, we are making a special inivitation to Share a Park, and Shape a Life by helping a young person experience the parks and plant the seed of stewardship.
Also, Saturday, April 24, is National Junior Ranger Day, and children can take part in kid-friendly activities and earn their very own junior ranger patch!
So come on out! National parks across the country are hosting events and volunteer projects on Earth Day - April 22 - and throughout the week.

Freebies for tax day

Here are some of the freebies and discounts on offer for tax season 2010.

-- FREE COFFEE AND TREATS

CINNABON: Get two free bite-sized cupcakes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at participating mall locations as part of "Tax Day Bites!" Flavors include Chocolate Passion, 24-Carrot Cake, Vanilla Bliss and Cinnacake Classic.

STARBUCKS: Get free brewed coffee all day Thursday if you bring your own mug, a promotion the cafe chain says is friendly to the environment as well as taxpayers.

-- DISCOUNTED MEALS

BOSTON MARKET: For a "last-minute tax break" -- one free meal for each one you buy Thursday through Sunday -- show this coupon: http://bit.ly/d1YlRO

IHOP: Expanding on the tax deduction parents get for kids, the restaurant chain is offering free dinner for one child age 12 or younger with each adult meal purchased 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. all month long.


P.F. CHANG'S: Get 15 percent off food purchases for dine-in or take-out, excluding alcohol and happy hour food and beverages.

New stuff

This coming Sunday at Target, they will give away 1.5 million reusable bags, one per visitor. It's in collaboration with Tide, GE and Coke, in honor or Earth Day.

On Thursday Apr 15, bring a reusable coffee tumbler to Starbucks for a free refill.

On Friday Apr 16 Jack in the box is giving away a free small fry.