Paid .15 out of pocket for:

1 box chocolates (they substituted Whitmans for Pot of Gold)
1 Cloraseptic
2 Revlon nail polished
4 Hershey's Kisses
1 Colgate Total

I got back $9 in UP rewards, which was also the amount of UP rewards I used, so I broke even.  I think there was/is a rebate on the cloraseptic as well, but I am behind on entering my reciepts. 

Pier 1 Imports

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pier 1 Imports. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

Pier 1 is the place to go for unique items, imported decor, gifts, furniture, glassware, and so much more.  I absolutely love when I have the chance to browse their store.  They have such beautiful items and quite often very reasonable prices for their quality.

I was just browsing their website a few minutes ago and oh my goodness, they have an amazing selection of items for all of your holiday entertaining needs.  They even have recipes!  I totally printed the recipe for Banana Cream Delight.  We have the only grandchildren in the family so everyone tends to flock to our house for holiday get togethers.  I am always on the lookout for new recipes and I am also always in need of items to serve all of those yummy recipes in too.  The Banana Cream Delight looks adorable in the mini martini glasses.  You can purchase them in a set of 12 (with mini spoons included for each glass as well!) for under $30.  The Red Serveware is right up my ally too.  Not only is it a great color for the holidays (and it is on sale, to boot!), but my kitchen is done in an Americana theme so it would fit perfectly amongst my decor.  I think they might be something that I need, haha.  I also have to point THIS out, because how CUTE!!!

  

  They have SO MANY great ideas for holiday gifts this season as well.  They really do have something for everyone on your list.  If you check out their website and go to their gifts section, sort by price and you'll be amazed at how inexpensive you can get some quality stocking stuffers and trinkets.  How cute would these Butterfly Soaps be for a young girl's stocking?  They're on clearance for just fifty-eight cents.   These adorable Pink & Silver chandelier earrings are marked down to just $1.98.  Seriously!  I also know many people this mug would be perfect for...my self included, hehe.

I saw several items I would love for Santa to leave under my tree.  I think I'll send this post to my husband because as he says, he has a close personal relationship with Santa...you might say he's in his back pocket... ;o)  I have been wanting a tea kettle, which of course Pier 1 happens to carry.  I love this apron.  I have also been looking for some art for my living room walls and I really love these two pieces (Fleur De Lis Art, and these Embossed Tiles). 

Did you know that  Pier 1 supports Toys For Tots?  Well, you do now!  During the months of November and December you can bring in unwrapped toys or even donate cash at the register to help a child in need have a more magical holiday.  AND if you "like" Pier 1 on Facebook they will donate $1 to Toys for Tots...$1 for every new person who "likes" pier 1.  That's awesome!

Total spent for all of the above?  Just seventy-five cents!  I originally paid $5.75, but thought that sounded "off" so after checking over my reciept I realized the $5/$10 coupon I had for the nail polish did not scan so I went back in and they gave me $5 in cash back.  On top of that, I will get back a $5 rebate check for purchasing the John Frieda..which was only $1.34/bottle and I used $3 in coupons on as well.  Total money maker.  I also got back $8 in UP rewards for purchasing the Sharpies, and another $8 for purchasing the nail polish.  I used $16 in UP rewards to pay with along with my coupons so I broke even on those.

Does it bug anyone else that it says "22 Items" when I only purchased 13?  It counts all my coupons as items.  Drives me crazy when I'm posting reciept pictures, haha.

CVS Freebies... spent nothing out of pocket, and even made more money than I thought I would on the raincheck'd candy bars because the ECBs printed out at $2/bar. 

PetCakes

Well Made™ Toy Manufacturing Corporation, introduces PetCakes™, a new collectible plush pet line that will be a sweet treat for children ages 3 & up. Each PetCakes animal features a "frosting" hat, comes nestled in its own cupcake wrapper and has its own whimsical backstory. At first look, children will see a delicious cupcake but will then be surprised by the pet they find snuggled inside! Combining sweet faces and cuddly plush with a clever cupcake theme, PetCakes are collectible and provide hours of open-ended imaginative play. PetCakes make perfect gifts for a special friend and for pet lovers. They are ideal for birthday party favors, stocking stuffers and as rewards for good grades. Most of all, PetCakes deliver the kind of fun kids eat up!

We were recently given the opportunity to try these adorable little characters out.  I opened the door a few days ago to find a box waiting for me.  Upon opening it up, I found these four sweet little puppies!

Twinkle Sprinkles™ is a playful, loving, and mischievous Beagle, whose colorful pink sprinkled frosting top looks good enough to eat! Twinkle Sprinkles likes to yelp when happy and sleep in her cupcake wrapper where her nose stays nice and toasty.

Coco-Coconut™ is a fluffy poodle with a loving side that is as sweet as a frosted cupcake. Cuddle Coco-Coconut and keep her cozy in her cupcake wrapper.

Blueberry Buddy™ is a Shar Pei who acts tough for his size but is a loving push over who’s as sweet as the blueberry frosting on his head. When sleepy, Blueberry Buddy cozies up in his own cupcake wrapper.

Randy Candy™ is a lovable mutt, scampering around playfully and taking long naps in his cupcake wrapper. Randy Candy is topped with tasty frosting and a cherry.

They are almost cute enough to eat!  They are the perfect size for small hands, not too big, and yet not too small either.  They are recommended for children ages three and up.  I chose to let my girls play with Coco-Coconut and Twinkle Sprinkles (my favorite!) first, and I tucked the other two pups away for Christmas because I think they are the absolute perfect size to stick in the top of a stocking!  How cute will that be?  I think they would make a wonderful Christmas gift.  

The girls (they are 4 and 3 years old) loved these.  I tried to take a couple videos and they kept running off to play with them. Our only complaint was that they were attached to their cupcake holders, but that was an easy fix to just cut the string.  

My three year old even fell asleep (on the family room floor!) with hers.  Adorable!

PetCakes are now available at specialty stores, http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=petcakes&origkw=petcakes&f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2254197&sr=1 (online only – not yet in the stores), http://www.etoys.com/ and http://www.amazon.com/PetCakes-5511587-Twinkle-Sprinkes/dp/B0047O390I?ie=UTF8&tag=thec01-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969.  They have a retail price of $13.99



Would you like to win one?  Well, you're in luck!  PetCakes has generously allowed me to host a giveaway for not one, but TWO of these sweet treats!


Mandatory Entry:


-Visit PetCakes and tell me which is your favorite, or which you think would be your child's favorite. 


For an extra entry (leave a separate comment for each entry) you can:


-Follow The Coupon Wars (publicly) via Google Friend Connect.


                                   -Blog about this giveaway, and leave the link in the comments.


That's three chances to win!  PLEASE make sure you leave your email address or some way to contact you in each entry.  If I can't figure out how to contact you, you can't win.  I will end this giveaway on Saturday, 12/11/10...  8:00pm, Eastern time.  Any entries left after that will not be counted.  I must also note that this giveaway is only open to those in the US. 


Good luck!!