This is a reminder for all of you who are college students (or may have one in your life): If you're enrolled in at least one college course, you can sign up for a free one-year subscription to Amazon Prime. What does that mean? You can get FREE unlimited 2-Day shipping on qualifying purchases from Amazon.com for the entire year! This is a $79 value. There's no minimum order requirements and you can upgrade to one-day shipping for $3.99 per item. You'll need an e-mail address … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2010

Free Photo Book from Walgreens (8/25 Only)
The photo freebies just keep on coming! Head on over to Facebook and "Like" Walgreens. Then stop back on Wednesday, August 25, and you'll find details on how to get a free 4.5" x 6" purse photo book from Walgreens. The order must be placed at Walgreens Photo on 8/25, so I would recommend uploading photos today to get ready for this deal. Don't forget to "Like" Northern Cheapskate on Facebook, too! Happy Saving! … [Read more...]
Money-Saving Monday: Coupons, Freebies & Deals
My awesome aunt and uncle sent 6 dozen(!) ears of delicious, fresh Illinois sweet corn with my cousins when they came to visit last week. We've eaten a lot of it, but I've frozen some, too, so I can remember what summer tastes like during January. I am loving all of this summer produce! Anyway, it's Monday, which means it's time for freebies, coupons and deals! Freebies Get a free sample of Post-It Sticky Notes. There's also a coupon to print. Get a free sample of John Frieda … [Read more...]
Winner of the Crayola Goes Green Giveaway
I love my Crayola products. And I love giving them away, too! I've randomly selected a winner (using Random.org) of my Crayola Goes Green Giveaway. And the winner is.... #25... Nicole W!!! How do you know if you've won? I've sent Nicole an e-mail with details on how to claim her prize. Thanks to all who entered! We're all winners now that Crayola has gone green! Stay tuned for more great giveaways at Northern Cheapskate! … [Read more...]

Review: The Ultimate Cheapskate’s Road Map to True Riches by Jeff Yeager
Some of my fellow cheapskates may already know that Ultimate Cheapskate Jeff Yeager has released a new book. So I'm a little behind in reviewing his first book The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches. Well, better late than never. As the Northern Cheapskate, I picked this book up at my local library so that I could see what someone who calls themselves the Ultimate Cheapskate has to say. I was actually expecting something like the extreme (and hilarious) ideas from Secrets … [Read more...]
Map Envelope Creates Fun Way to Send Mail
Update: One of my readers said the envelope was too small to mail in the US. Anyone else have this problem? I'm thinking you could save it as a PDF and then enlarge it before printing... but you may want to check the measurements before you put a stamp on it! Before the days of e-mail, I remember how much I looked forward to checking the mail each day. I loved seeing the familiar handwriting from a friend or family member in my inbox. I have a few friends who even shared their talent … [Read more...]

Try Dryel for Free After Mail-in Rebate
Try Dryel for free after mail-in rebate when you purchase one Dryel kit or Dryel refill kit at Walmart. Purchase must be made at Walmart between August 1 and August 31, 2010. You do have to sign up to have the rebate form e-mailed to you. You can claim one rebate per household on both the Dryel kit and the Dryel refill kit. You can also sign up to get a $2 off coupon for Dryel and receive $10 in coupons for other OneCARE products mailed to you. Dryel is also holding a sweepstakes where … [Read more...]
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