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Nordstrom: Free Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss
Stop by Nordstrom along with the cover of the April issue of Seventeen magazine or a print-out of the Seventeen.com home page to receive a FREE Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss from Lancome (retail value: $18). Hurry, just 8,000 will be given away. Giveaway ends 4/12. Thanks, Three Times the Savings!
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$15 off a $30 purchase at Purtian’s Pride and free Shipping
This is a great deal friends. First off Puritan’s Pride has some of the lowest prices out there on vitamin and supplements to stat with- but when you can get a smoking deal like this you should act fast if there is anything you need.
Right now (and not sure when this expires) you can get $15 off a $30 purchase at Purtian’s Pride and free Shipping (plus their current deal is buy 2 get 3 free).
When you check out just use the code TE3QC2H and you should get the deal. You can pick up kids vitamins for almost nothing!! Hurry, though, this could expire soon.
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Free Magazine Subscription: Ladies’ Home Journal
Sign up for a FREE one-year subscription to Ladies’ Home Journal. Hurry, these free magazine deals expire quickly, so if you want this one, jump on it now. Thanks, Krazy Coupon Lady!
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Free Coaster Set or Flip Book at Snapfish and Free Shipping ($29.99 Value)
Hurry quickly for this deal in case something changes with it. But right now it looks like new customers can get a free Coaster Set or Flip Book (through the gift of the day link) as well as free shipping!! The Gift of the day landing page says a free card but when I registered it actually put a free set of cards, free flip book and the Coaster Set in my account.
It looks like you can only get free shipping on one item at a time so if ou want more than one you will pay some shipping.
This offer should be good until 2/19
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:: Join Shutterfly through this link for the Free Gift of the Day
:: Design and place your order for the Coasters or Flip Book :: After you get to check out enter the code PRESDAY :: Total should be $0 |
–Note– you will still have to enter a CC for this order, but the total is $0. You may be able to but I could not use my PayPal account to finish the checkout.
Thanks For the Mommas!
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Bogo Twisted Bagel Sandwich at Einstein Bros
Print a coupon for a Buy one get one free Twisted Bagel Sandwich at Einstein Bros. Hurry though- it’s only good until 2/16
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Einstein Bros.: Buy One Twisted Bagel Sandwich, Get One Free!
Here’s a great new printable coupon to take with you to Einstein Bros. to get one FREE Twisted Bagel Sandwich when you buy one Twisted Bagel Sandwich. Hurry, this coupon is only good through 2/16. Thanks, Savvy Mom Finds!
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33 Essential Items For Your Bug Out Bag
Imagine the following scenario. You are awakened in the middle of the night by the jolt of a powerful earthquake. Your house is leveled, but thankfully you and your family are uninjured. However, the roads are impassable, your utilities have been cut off, and many of your neighbors were injured or killed in the earthquake. The only thing you have to survive is what you have on hand, and because you are a Frugal Dad reader, your bug out bag.
Photo courtesy of U.S Geological Survey
Unfortunately, this was a very real scenario for the people of Haiti. And in years past we’ve seen other examples, from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina to the tsunami in Indonesia. On a smaller scale, we’ve also seen blizzards, floods and other natural disasters leave many people to fend for themselves. With some preparation, and a little planning, you can greatly improve the chances your family can get through these types of survival situations.
What exactly is a bug out bag?
A bug out bag is a collection of basic survival gear that might be required in a disaster scenario, natural or otherwise. It is transportable, and consolidated into a single pack or two so that you can grab it and go in a hurry. I like to keep one at home and one in each vehicle, but how you implement the bug out bag is up to you.
The actual bag could be as simple as an extra frameless backpack or duffel bag, or as elaborate as a framed ALICE pack or similar framed backpack. The best bug out bag is one that you can pack the most in and still carry comfortably in the field.
What goes in a bug out bag?
Anticipating worst-case scenarios is never fun, but to properly pack your bug out bag with only the essential items, you must start here. Imagine no food, no electricity, no water, and no city services for days. What types of things would you need to survive?
- A couple rations of food (high-calorie bars, etc.). We have a big bag of rice, and several packs of packaged tuna with a two-years shelf life. Both have a lot of calories and are easy to prepare, but are relatively light to pack.
- Flashlights. Be sure to pack at least one flashlight per bug out bag. And never burn more than one light at a time to preserve batteries. A hand-crank light can come in handy too, for battery-less operation.
- Batteries. Be sure to have the right size for your equipment, and pack plenty of extras.
- Glow sticks. When flashlights fail, or when you don’t need a high concentration of direct light, glow sticks are a wise choice.
- Hand-crank emergency radio. Staying informed is a key to survival. A hand-cranked radio requires no batteries or electricity, and can provide news bulletins, weather updates, and information on evacuation routes, etc.
- Multi-tool. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere without a multi-tool!
- Knives. At a minimum, I’d recommend a folding camp knife with a saw edge, a Swiss Army knife with attachments, and a large, fixed-blade survival knife.
- Rope/cord. Some 550 paracord is a must-have in your survival kit for tying up food, making a shelter, and plenty of other uses.
- Change of clothes. This is not vital, as you can always wash/dry clothing in the field. If you have room, take along an extra set and lean towards cold weather gear.
- Water purification tablets/drops. Boiling water is the most effective way to reduce the risk of ingesting a parasite. However, purification tablets are a close second when boiling isn’t practical.
- Anti-diarrhea medication. Be sure to have this one hand in the event you or a family member does suffer from diarrhea, which can lead to life-threatening dehydration very quickly in a survival situation.
- Stainless steel Kanteen. I like this stainless steel Kanteen for carrying water (no worries over BPA’s in plastic), and it can be heated by hanging above a flame through cord threaded through the screw-on cap.
- Bottle of multi-vitamins. While on a survival diet, chances are you will be lacking the required nutrients from food alone. A good multi-vitamin will help keep your immune system up.
- Emergency blankets. These Mylar blankets help hold in heat in an emergency. In addition to those in our bug out bag, we also have a couple in the glove compartment of our car, just in case.
- Bug repellent. After water disasters (floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, etc.) there will likely be standing water nearby, which is great breeding ground for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes, and other insects, are known for helping transmit diseases in these conditions, so keep your skin protected at all times.
- Compass. Nothing fancy needed here. Just look for a compass that can reliably provide a north heading.
- Map of your surrounding area. Who needs a GPS? When it hits the fan, I’d rather have a map of my city and state than something that requires power and communication with a satellite.
- Fire-starting materials. We have a butane torch lighter, water proof matches, a magnesium stick, kindling sticks, cotton balls and petroleum jelly.
- Signal mirror. Putting a signal mirror’s reflection on a rescue pilot or boat captain is one of the best ways of attracting attention.
- Sun block. If caught out in the open on a hot summer day, you’ll be glad you packed sun block to prevent the sun from cooking your exposed skin.
- A safety whistle for each family member. Safety whistles can be used to attract attention from rescuers, and to communicate with family members if separated. Plus, they take a lot less energy and make a lot more noise than screaming.
- Fishing lures and line. If you can get to a natural body of water, chances are there is a food source in there. It’s possible to catch fish without lures and line, but having it sure improves your chances!
- Ziploc bags. Great for waterproofing items, rationing food, etc.
- Hand sanitizer. We personally packed a few bottles of Purell hand sanitizer. If you shop the cheap stuff, just be sure it has a alcohol content between 60% and 95% to maximize germ-killing effectiveness.
- Camp axe. Probably the most important tool when setting up a camp. A good camp axe can help clear a camp site, split firewood, and chop down small trees for shelter.
- Folding shovel. It isn’t pleasant to think about, but you may have to bury waste, or have the less-gross task of digging a fire pit. Either way, a folding shovel will do the job.
- First aid kit. I prefer the soft-sided kits here because they are more compact and flexible than the large, plastic box first aid kits.
- Survival handbook. A good survival handbook should cover information such as how to make shelters, identify plants and animals to eat, and strategies to get rescued.
- Roll of duct tape. Duct tape is the do-it-yourselfer’s best friend, at home and in an emergency situation.
- Cash and coins. We keep a couple hundred dollars in cash in a waterproof tube (originally purposed to hold waterproof matches). Also consider taking along a roll of quarters for any coin-operated vending, or to make change.
- Ponchos. When you have to leave shelter in search of food, or to move away from danger, keeping yourself dry greatly reduces the chances of getting sick from exposure to a cold rain.
- Tarp. With a section of tarp and a little rope tied between two trees you can provide instant shelter in a survival situation.
- Deck of cards (to fight boredom). Don’t discount the psychological aspects of survival. After a day or two, boredom will set in and you’ll be glad to have a deck of cards to pass the time.
I recommend picking up one or two items from this list each shopping trip, or ordering them online with a little money from your next few paychecks. It would cost a lot of money to purchase and pack these items all at once. And if you are like me, you’ll have a main bug out bag you keep at home, but a mobile version for the trunk of your car. After all, you never know where you might be in a survival situation.
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Hot Grocery Coupons- 8th Continent Soy Milk, Buy One, BOGO Boulder Chips, Orbit Gum
Right now there are some really good coupons available. Hurry and print them if you think they are something you might use!!
–$1.50 off 8th Continent Soy Milk
–Buy one get one free Boulder Chips (not available in all areas)
–$1.00 off Orbit Gum
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Facebook: Free Breakfast Sandwich at QuickChek
Become a Facebook Fan of QuickChek and receive a printable coupon for a FREE Egg White Turkey Sausage Omelet Breakfast Sandwich. Hurry, this coupon expires 2/15. Find a QuickChek location near you. Thanks, For the Mommas!
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Fleece Jackets- Men, Women and Kids Starting at $2.99
The Children’s Place has Men, Women and Kids fleece Jackets starting at $2.99. Many of the quanities are limited- so hurry!! Shipping is a flat $5.
You can also get 15% off you order with the coupon codes- C99AA or E79AA.
Lastly, you can shop at The Children’s Place through ShopAtHome or Ebates and earn 3-5% back on your order as well as a $5 bonus if you are new to either- and that could take care of the shipping!!
Thanks Money Saving Mom for the heads up.
I just saw that there are a few toddler fleece in mulitple sizes for $2.99 on Amazon. So, if they don’t have the size you want at the Children’s Place site you might want to try Amazon.
And Amazon is also running an amazing deal on size 4-12 “Pretty Shirts”- only $1.99- Lots of sizes and Colors available, but hurry for the best selection- I ordered 11 shirts for my little ladies!!
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