So I've been thinking and trying to decide if I should add a monthly/biweekly post on some great frugal Christmas Ideas. Since it's July it's time to start thinking about Christmas gifts. If you start shopping now you can get the best prices and you have tons of time to make gifts. In my experience homemade gifts from the heart are much more appreciated and loved then store bought.

Since I'm one of the crafty folks in my little world I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a series of posts with gift ideas? I could do 1 or 2 a month for the next few months to help you get on your feet and start filling in Christmas gifts for your family. Leave me a comment and let me know if you'd be interested. Even if you aren't registered you can leave an anonymous comment. I don't want to bother if it's not of interest but if you guys want some ideas I'd be happy to share ideas and detailed instructions. Depending on the gift I might make them before I post just to help my Christmas list which would also make super easy for me to answer any questions you might have.

This Saturday there will be a Spongebob 10th anniversary celebration at Border's. Join them for a Day of Happiness with stories, games, giveaways and more!!! Spongebob will not be attending this event but it still looks like a lot of fun. I'll be taking my little Spongebob nut if I'm feeling better. The event starts at 2pm and you can get all the info here and double check to make sure your store is participating.

I've heard from a few that this really works and you just have to be attentive to your mail. You pay a $2.95 trial fee and you'll receive a $25 gift card to Target AND a $25 gift card to Starbucks. If you don't happen to drink coffee or shop at Target (gasp) these would make great gifts to put away. From everything I've heard you'll get a welcome type packet and then a few days later you'll get an address verification form. Once you send the verification form in you'll receive your gift cards. Make sure you cancel within 30 by simply calling or emailing them and you won't be charged otherwise they charge a monthly fee of $9.95 if you like their services. I didn't sign up last time this was available but I am signing up this time. $2.95 for $50 in gift cards is a great deal!!!!!! So go here quickly before this offer expires.

I'm so excited to be able to bring you this great money making opportunity. They send emails and you get points per click on the emails which is super easy and literally takes about 2 minutes a day, there are also points for shopping as well as some great coupons available for your online shopping. And of course when you want to redeem your points there are lots of great rewards waiting for you. Go here and sign up today it's simple and quick and it's another great opportunity to make a little extra money online.

I recommend when signing up for this offer or any other offers online that you keep a separate email address just for these emails. I use gmail and have accounts for my blog, personal, junk offers, and one money making ways. Be sure to sign up and let me know what you think.

Here's the deal I'm going to do at Staples today. I recommend you go out and take a shot at one as well.

1 Staples Photo Plus 4x6 paper $9.99 ($9.99 rebate)
2 Staples Copy Paper $7.38 ($7.36 rebate)
2 White Out $2 -.50/1 mq = $1
1 Sharpie Highlighter $1
-$5/$20 coupon in the ad


Total OOP will be around $15.38 and I'll receive $17.37 in rebates. Can't beat being paid to take home stuff we need anyways.

Are you like me and have an adorable child? Maybe just an exceptionally cute kid? Or maybe just a kid that makes the silliest faces that you want to share. The Picture People are offering a free Portrait Package here.

The package contains 1 8x10, 2 5x7, and 8 wallet sized photos. Go check it out, I'm taking Shawn who doesn't love free pics of their cute kids?

I haven't had much time to really go over the Publix ad yet for the week but here are the goodies that jumped out at me.

$10 off $50 BP or Shell Gas Gift Card
Yup you read that right $50 in Gas for 40 bucks!!! I may have to do this a few times.

Smart Balance butter BOGO $3.09
There are $1 mq in my folder and free peanut butter and free milk (I think) mq in the paper

A1 Marinades BOGO $2.89 Overage with $2mq

Simply Potatoes BOGO $2.49 -$1/2 mq

Muellers Pasta BOGO $1.xx -$1/2 mq

That's all I really see for the week. Maybe I'll find some more good deals but it looks like a quick and easy week for me.