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Wednesday Freebie

Create a free 16x20" calendar poster when you enter the code FREECALENDAR. The calendar poster normally costs $19.99. You do need to pay shipping & handling and don't have the option to pick it up in-store. This offer expires Sunday, January 18.

Save $1.10 on Romano's Macaroni Grill Dinner Kit A better coupon than you'll find in the Sunday paper coupon inserts! This is a dinner kit that includes what you need to make pasta and sauce - you just add chicken, oil, water and butter. My family loves the Chicken Marsala with Linguine - I love that this dinner kit is so quick to prepare! Yes, this is definitely a convenience product but ends up being a lot cheaper than actually going out to eat at Macaroni Grill. I won't buy this product unless it's on sale and I have a coupon. It's on sale at Kroger for $4.69. When I use my coupon for $1.10 off that makes the final price $3.59 (a total savings of 28% off of full price). Don't forget that you should be able to print this coupon twice!

Click here to get a free bottle of Suave shampoo. Offer only good today!

"The Biggest Looser"

Wow, I just heard on the show that while working out you need to sing your favorite songs. It's supposed to help your workout along! Go figure. If you find yourself wanting to grab something sweet, grab a stick of sugarless gum. This will sway you away from wanting that sweet treat.

No one commented on last Wednesday's neighborhood weight challenge.

Money Savings Tip

* Keep all your restaurant and fast food coupons with you in the car so that if you do need to eat out, you've got your coupons available to use. The Entertainment Book is a great source of coupons for local restaurants.
* Don't get take-out, instead plan a quick and easy meal to prepare at home. There are tons of new products that allow you to prepare "made from scratch" meals quickly by offering you ingredients that come ready-to-cook in meal kits. Look for sales, coupons, and markdowns on these convenience products at the grocery store.
* Plan ahead so you don't get caught needing to pick-up a meal while you are out and about. Pack a snack or a lunch to save you money!