Check out these freebies and coupons for your furry friend:

*  Get 30 percent off on pet photo gifts at snapfish.com (http://bit.ly/bkCan3). Put your favorite pictures on pet food bowls, greeting cards, calendars, stickers, stationery—the list goes on. Use coupon code PETSTORE; this deal expires TODAY, so hurry!

*  How cool is this? Bruster’s Ice Cream gives away free “doggy sundaes” to each pup that visits their stores. Learn more at http://bit.ly/cKaQZa. Thanks, mypetsavings.com!

*  Pick up a free sample of Joint Oats 4 Dogs supplements at http://bit.ly/994bzq. Thanks again, mypetsavings.com!

Posted by Emily Hendricks Turnier, Associate Editor

SEE ALSO:
Surprising ways to save on pet health care
What’s the best pet advice you’ve ever received?
Save money on pet care

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Tonight is Freezer Dinner, an occasion for celebration in my house. I celebrate because I don’t have to cook anything, and my family celebrates because they can enjoy my company instead of watching me run around like a crazy woman trying to pull together a healthy, cheap meal (relaxed mommy = relaxed dinner). My frugal self celebrates, too, because Freezer Dinner knocks a chunk off my weekly grocery bill.

So what exactly is Freezer Dinner? I essentially throw open the doors of my freezer and defrost all the leftovers within. Doing so on a regular basis (more…)

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From skinny to wide-leg jeans, Kohl’s has a fit to flatter your figure (without depleting your wallet!)

Deal: 10% off orders over $75 when you pay with Visa at Kohl’s

Code: SAVE100V

Expires: 4/3/10

SEE MORE DEALS!

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Keep the kids nice and dry, with Crocs’ waterproof Georgie boot―perfect for rain, sleet and snow. This lightweight boot is $10, plus free shipping with our exclusive coupon code (reg. $30).

Deal: Exclusive! 33% off kids’ Georgie boots at Crocs

Code: SAVINGSGEORGIE

Expires: 2/28/10

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Want a healthier lifestyle? From fitness items to eco home finds, Gaiam.com stocks a variety of green lifestyle products. Spruce up your bathroom and replace bacteria-breeding bath mats with an antifungal cork alternative.

Deal: Exclusive! 20% off one item at Gaiam

Code: AFSAV2

Expires: 2/28/10

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Looking for ways to spend less on pet care? Surf over to mypetsavings.com. The blog’s author, Kristy, gathers the latest pet coupons, freebies and tips and posts the best deals each day. My favorite money-saver on her site right now: the $3 off Tidy Cats litter coupon.

Posted by Emily Hendricks Turnier, Associate Editor

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Enter to win free pet supplements
Surprising ways to save on pet health care
What’s the best pet advice you’ve ever received?
Save money on pet care

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Moms are you ready? On Monday, February 22 you can join the Mom Are You Ready Twitter Party to discuss how to handle those challenging conversations between mother and daughter, as well as enter to win some great prizes—including a $250 gift card.  You’ll also be able to snag a free First Period Kit from event sponsor Kotex, which includes a cute bag packed with product samples, plus great tips and advice.

Check out the party details below:

Date: Monday, February 22 2010
Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. EST
Location: #MomsSupport
Host: @Resourcefulmom

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*  Want whiter teeth? Try out Crest’s 3D Whitestrips for free, and get a brighter smile, fast!

*  Snap up a free sample of AXE Shower Gel for men, courtesy of Sam’s Club. (But you don’t have to be a member!) Thanks for the tip, Money Saving Mom.

*  If you’re a fan of Burt’s Bees products for lips, give their natural toothpastes a test drive. Sign up for a free sample here.

*  Heyitsfree.net has the details about snagging a sample of Lever2000 soap, but heads up: you need a Costco ID member to get one.

* Bargain Briana posted a great reminder that free tax preparation is out there! Check out Turbo Tax, Tax Act, or H&R Block at Home

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If you’re in the mood for sweets this week — or you’re planning to send someone a treat — you are in luck. This week, Dancing Deer Baking Co. is offering 2 dozen star-shaped vanilla shortbread cookies free to anyone who purchases $49.95 or more. How delicious is that? Send someone a Brownie, Cake and Cookie Tower or an assortment of Dancing Deer’s indulgent brownies (the peanut butter ones are my favorite), and you get 24 cookies to dunk in your afternoon tea, free. Just visit dancingdeer.com this week to get the deal. Enjoy!

SEE ALSO:
Cookies for less than 40 cents
Get a free Walmart gift card
Buy three, get two free at Bath & Body Works

Posted by Beth Lipton, Food Editor

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Do you do a fun exercise routine with your pet? Submit a video about your creative, humorous or innovative canine-human workout into the PUP IT UP! Dog-Human Video Contest. The winner will receive a year’s supply of Advanced Canine-Wellness Solutions Nutritional Supplements. Upload your 60-second-long video before April 30, 2010; the winner will be announced on May 17. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ya2l4nk for more information.

Posted by Emily Hendricks Turnier, Associate Editor

SEE ALSO:
Save money on pet care
Surprising ways to save on pet health care
What’s the best pet advice you’ve ever received?
Little known pet health hazards

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