Michaels 25% Off Entire Order Coupon + 40% Off Online Promo Code

Get 25% off your entire purchase at Michaels stores -including sale items!- and 55% off custom framing with these Michaels Friends & Family coupons! Now through May 16, 2013.

Plus, get 40% off your online order of canvas prints, photo books, printed invitations, and more 

with promo code 15FF40 at MiDesign@Michaels.

Clearance Coupons and Deals

Use these coupons and deal links from BeFrugal to save big during clearance sales:

• Target clearance: up to 65% off select clearance items, expires soon. Plus get 4% cash back.
• Macy’s clearance: up to 75% off clearance and closeouts, expires soon. Plus get 3% cash back.
• Kohl's clearance: 60-80% off during the Gold Star Clearance Event, expires soon. Plus get 4% cash back.
• DSW clearance: save up to 50% off, expires soon.
• Walmart clearance: save by shopping clearance items, expires soon. Plus get up to 4% cash back.

Cash back rates can change from day to day. These rates were valid 5/13. Join now for free and earn cash back when you shop!

Birthday Freebies & Coupons, plus FREE BACON

It's almost my 28th birthday (when I will get my first ever tattoo - photos to come!) and I realized I hadn't signed up for very many birthday freebies yet. So, I started signing up and have a whole list of freebies to share with you... Including free bacon, whether it's your birthday or not (my favorite freebie ever!)

Many of the discounts are valid for your entire birthday week, and many companies will send you a coupon or freebie just for signing up.

• American Eagle - 15% off the month of your birthday
• Baker’s Square Restaurant & Pies: FREE piece of pie on your birthday
• Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar: FREE dessert on your birthday
• Caribou Coffee: FREE drink on your birthday 
• Coldstone Creamery: Buy 1 Get1 Free ice cream creation
• Culver's: FREE one-scoop sundae.
• Dairy Queen: Buy 1 Get 1 Free Blizzard Treat
• Denny’s Restaurant - FREE Grand Slam Meal, plus share on facebook for FREE Bacon!
• IHOP: FREE meal upon signing up and a FREE meal on your birthday 
• Jersey Mike's: FREE regular sub and 22 oz. fountain drink 
• Old Country Buffet: Buy 1 Get 1 Free buffet meal  
• Papa Murphy’s: Free cookie dough with purchase of pizza 
• Perkins: FREE adult entree (I received a coupon for a free Magnificent Seven Breakfast)
• Petco - Sign up for email newsletters and then add pet profiles to your account, checking the box "Sign this pet up for Pet Birthday Club" to get FREE treats for your pet's birthdays 
• Qdoba Mexican Grill: Buy 1 Get 1 Free Entree 
• Taco John's FREE Cini-sopapilla bites, plus FREE Meat & Potato Burrito for signing up
• ULTA Beauty Store: If you have an ULTA Beauty Store nearby with a Benefit Brow Bar inside, you can snag a FREE Brow Arch ($20 value!) on your birthday

Know of any other birthday freebies? Share them in the comments below and I'll add to the list!

Dining Deals: Starbucks, Ben & Jerry's, Quiznos, Restaurant.com

Use these restaurant coupons from BeFrugal to save when you dine out:

• Starbucks coupon: 50% off any espresso drink, expires 5/14. 
• Ben + Jerry's coupon: 2 large or small cups or cones for the price of 1, expires 5/31.
• Quiznos coupon: 2 small subs for the price of 1, expires 5/31.
• Restaurant.com deal: $25 restaurant gift certificates for $10, expires soon. Plus get 15% cash back through BeFrugal. 

Note: rates can change; this was valid on 5/10/13.

Join BeFrugal for free and get restaurant deals emailed to you!

Maurices 20% Off Promo Code (thru May 15)

20% off your total regular-priced purchase

at Maurices.com with promo code: 

MAY20SAVINGS

Valid through May 15, 2013

Kohls 20% Discount Promo Code - Friends & Family Shopping Pass (May 9-12)

Save 20% Off Entire Order at Kohls.com
for Friends & Family Shopping Days with promo code:

LUVTOSHOP

Valid May 9-12, 2013

No Kohl's Charge Needed

REDBOOK + L’Oréal Paris Happy Hour House Party

Recently I was selected by House Party to host a REDBOOK + L’Oréal Paris Happy Hour party. Check out all of my photos from the party below!

If you've never heard of House Party before, it's an awesome website where you can apply to host brand-sponsored parties. If you're chosen to host, you receive a free Party Pack full of goodies for you and your guests so that you can try new products and share the experience with your friends! Anyone can apply, whether you're a blogger or not - I highly recommend it!

At my party, my guests and I got to try the latest L’Oréal beauty products and view the newly re-designed Redbook magazine. Every guest received a goodie bag full of products including: Revitalift® Miracle Blur samples, Age Perfect BB Cream Instant Radiance BeautiPods, Advanced Haircare packettes, and free one-year subscriptions to Redbook Magazine! Plus everyone who attended got to pick out a Colour Riche Nail Color (my favorite part!) The Party Pack also included two copies of The Paris Wife best-selling book, Colour Riche Eyeshadow Quads, Wet Shine Stains, and a Redbook makeup bag. I gave away several of these items as prizes, and then kept some for myself. :)

I love the Miracle Blur and nail polish colors, but my favorite product from the party was the L’Oréal Advanced Haircare Total Repair 5 system, especially the damage erasing balm. I not only feel the difference in my hair (so soft!), but I can see a difference in healthy appearance. I'll definitely be buying more! Score a free sample to try it yourself!

Here's a glimpse into the party:

Thanks to everyone who came! I can't wait to host more parties in the future!

Teacher Appreciation Day Deals and Gift Ideas

 Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day - Time to show some thanks to those who influence your (or your kids') lives! Here are some great gift ideas and deals:

• Personalization Mall coupon code: 10% off any order, expires 5/30. Plus get 17% cash back. 
• Bath and Body Works coupon code: 20% off any order, expires 5/12. Plus get 4% cash bac
• Chipotle printable coupon: Buy 1, Get 1 FREE on Select Entrees for Teachers on May 7th. Valid on burritos, bowls, salads, or orders of tacos. Must show school faculty ID. Participating locations only. See offer for details. Expires: 5/7
• Restaurant.com deal: $25 restaurant gift certificates for $10, expires soon. Plus get 15% cash back. 
• 1-800-FLOWERS coupon code: 15% off flowers and gifts, expires 6/30. Plus get 11% cash back. 

Cash back rates can change from day to day. These rates were valid 5/7. Join BeFrugal for free and earn cash back when you shop!

Leeaan Chin - Buy One Get One Free Coupon

Buy an Entrée & Beverage from Leeann Chin and get an Entrée FREE!

Sunday - Tuesday (5/5-5/7)

Claim the offer on facebook to get a coupon emailed to you.

Summer is Coming - Warm Weather Clothing Deals

Use these coupons from BeFrugal to get ready for warmer weather:

· Macy's coupon code: $10 off $75+ order, expires soon. Plus get 3% cash back.

· Old Navy coupon code: 20% off any order, expires 5/6. Plus get 4% cash back.

· Kohl's coupon code: 20% off sitewide, expires 5/4. Plus get 4% cash back.

· JC Penney coupon code: 10% off sitewide and free shipping on $75+ orders, expires soon. Plus get 3% cash back.

Cash back rates can change from day to day. These rates were valid 4/30. Join now for free and earn cash back when you shop!

Free Comic Book Day - Saturday, May 4, 2013

Get your FREE comic book this Saturday!! 

 

Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May each year - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE to anyone who comes into their stores. 

View the list of the free comic books that will be given away on Saturday, May 4 here: http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Home/1/1/27/981

Shutterfly - Free Card plus 60% Off Photo Jewelry for Mother's Day

From 4/25 through 5/1, use promo code MOTHERSDAY to get 60% off photo necklaces and bracelets

MOTHERSDAY: Offer expires 05/01/2013 (11:59 P.M. PT). Offer is good for 60% total savings off photo necklace and photo bracelet when combined with the sitewide sale at shutterfly.com. Offer valid for one-time redemption per billing address. Taxes, shipping and handling will apply. 

Receive 1 free card from Shutterfly.com with codeCARD4U

CARD4U: Offer expires 05/01/2013 (11:59 P.M. PST). Offer is good for one free 5x7 flat stationery cards or one free 5x7 folded greeting cards at shutterfly.com. Offer valid for one-time redemption per billing address. Customer must choose only one of the two offers. Taxes, shipping and handling apply.

Mother's Day Gift Basket Giveaway - Enter Now!

Mother's Day is just around the corner and I've got the perfect gift idea for you - A Mother's Day gift basket! Enter the Mother's Day Basket giveaway below, sponsored by Holiday Gifts & Baskets, and you could be one of TWO lucky winners who will get to choose their favorite gift (valued at up to $80) from over 100 designs shown here.

From gourmet chocolates to fresh-baked goodies to spa products, a gift basket is a fun way to show mom you care. Enter today - Contest ends on May 5th!

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  Sweepstakes ends at midnight EST on May 5, 2013. The sweepstakes winners will be announced by May 12, 2013. Contest is open to all residents of the 48 Contiguous States. You must be 18 years old or older to enter. The full list of rules can be found here .

Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored and run by Holiday Gifts & Baskets. No compensation was given for this post.

NCIS: Los Angeles Original TV Soundtrack Giveaway

The NCIS: Los Angeles Official Soundtrack was just released, and you can enter to win a copy here on Cheapskate4Life! Enter below!

Whether a car chase, undercover operation, or watching the characters banter in the bullpen, music is an integral part of each episode of NCIS: Los Angeles. The soundtrack features unreleased tracks from Daughtry, Allen Stone, Taio Cruz, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and many more. It also features great tracks from Jakob Dylan, LL Cool J, Caro Emerald, and current "it" band Little Dragon.

As NCIS: Los Angeles’ music supervisor and soundtrack producer, Mark Wike explains “This soundtrack album encapsulates the myriad musical pulses that flow through the City of Angels. From the folky canyons, down through the night clubs of Hollywood, to the urban sprawl, it has it all.”

Tracklist
1. Never Die (Daughtry)

2. Wine & Vinegar (The Wild Feathers)

3. Lipstick On His Collar (Caro Emerald)

4. No More (LL COOL J feat. Ne-Yo)
5. Shotcaller (Taio Cruz)

6. Alive (Adrian Lux feat. The Good Natured)

7. Everythang’s Corrupt (Ice Cube)

8. Mama Gonna Punish You (Allen Stone)

9. Devil In The Back Seat (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club)

10. Lonesome Valley (Ryan Bingham)

11. Shuffle A Dream (Little Dragon)

12. Where Is The Heart? (Alex Clare)

13. Arms Of A Ghost (Jakob Dylan)

14. Misery (The Gaslight Anthem) 

15. Your Next Move (Zac Brennan)


16. Kerosene (Jim Hanft)

NCIS: Los Angeles stars LL COOL J and Chris O’Donnell and airs on CBS Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT. Be sure to enter below to win a copy of the soundtrack! You can also purchase the album on iTunes.

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Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by Sneak Attack Media. No compensation was given for this post.

Sayan Chaga Tea & Extract Review

If you've never heard of it before, Chaga is a medicinal mushroom that only grows in cold climates and is most potent when exposed to temperatures under -40°F. Because of the extremely cold temperatures encountered in the Siberian forest, Siberian Chaga is the most potent variety worldwide.

Sayan Health is the #1 supplier of 100% all natural Siberian Chaga extract, which is the most powerful antioxidant in its class and has the highest antioxidant concentration of any known natural food. Some of the health benefits of Chaga include: increasing energy levels and stamina, reducing stress, detoxification of the body, enhancing the appearance of skin and hair, and improving digestion when used regularly. Chaga is also said to treat numerous ailments, reduce risk of cancer, alleviate asthma attacks, and normalize bodily functions such as blood pressure.

I've been using Sayan Chaga tea and extract for the past couple weeks, and I've noticed immediate improvement in digestion and increase in energy - especially when I drink it in the afternoon at work (Note: It's caffeine free.) It also makes me feel oddly full, so I'm assuming it also can help curb appetite as well. Plus it helps with common colds and flu symptoms, which - as anyone who knows me can tell you - I need more help with than the average person!

The extract has an herbal flavor, and you can add it to your favorite beverage, water, tea with honey or to yogurt or milk. It definitely requires some sweetener. The Chaga tea was very mild and didn't really have a particular taste, which in my opinion was a positive feature. It was soothing and easy to drink without tasting strong or bitter.

I would recommend trying Chaga tea or extract for yourself to see what it can do for you!

Disclaimer: I was given this product free of charge for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own. No other compensation was given.