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Inexpensive Mother's Day Gift Ideas

If you're still searching for perfect gift, we found great deals on ways to spoil Mom.

Mother's Day doesn't have to break the bank.  You can spoil Mom and still keep some money in your pocket. 

First, send out on Thursday for a fun night of make-overs, fashion and entertainment at the Livingston Mall.  Then pick up a free card, or 2 or 3 at Stop & Shop. And, you will still be able to splurge on lunch at TGI Fridays with their new coupon.  She'll love you!

Make sure to check out all the great deals this week for mom, the kids and even a comic book junkie.

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If you found a deal, let us know. We'd love to hear your great find. Leave a comment below and then come back each week to see a new crop of great deals.

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Free Hallmark Cards at Stop & Shop

Here is an awesome deal going on right now at Stop & Shop Supermarkets.  If you purchase 3 of the Hallmark $0.99 cards, you receive a $5 coupon good on your next purchase.  So, it's like getting them for free after the checkout coupon.  Here is the deal:

Buy 3 Hallmark Cards $0.99 each
Pay: $2.97
Get a $5 Checkout Coupon good on your next purchase

TGI Fridays Coupon

Here is a great coupon for TGI Fridays.  It's for $5 off your table purchase of $15 or more. 

TGI Fridays Coupon

National Mom’s Nite Out

Thursday, May 5, head over to a participating Simon Mall (Livingston Mall is included) for the National Mom’s Nite Out.  Free activities will include:

  • Make-overs
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion trips
  • Refreshments
  • Giveaways
  • And more!

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 7 is Free Comic Book Day.  So, head into a participating Comic Book store to get your Free Comic book.  Make sure to see if a store near you is participating in Free Comic Book Day.

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is back this year. Not only is it a great way to encourage your child to read, it's also a way to earn some free books.

Here is how it works:

  • Head over to the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program and download & print the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Imagination’s Destination Reading Journal
  • Kids read 8 books and record them in the Reading Journal
  • Bring the completed Journal in between May 24 and Sept. 6
  • They get to choose a Free book from the list when they turn in the Journal at your local Barnes & Nobles Bookstore

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

Cindy Livesey has saved her family more than $11,000 a year on groceries.  You can find her here each week helping you save money. You can also find her on her site Living Rich With Coupons where she helps readers cut their grocery bill and more.

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