Janie and Jack 25% off coupon

This weekend, enjoy 25% off at Janie & Jack online and in-store. Here is the link to the email coupon.  

Yankee Candle buy 2, get 2 coupon

Time to stock up on candles for the holidays.  Yankee Candle is offering this coupon: buy 2 large candles, get 2 FREE.  Valid through 11/29.

Express $15 off $30, $30 off $75 coupon

There's no shortage of coupons from Express.  Since their last printable coupon expired yesterday, there's a new one valid from today until 11/16.  Get $15 off $30 or $30 off $75 using this coupon.

Plus, from now until Monday, the clearance items are an extra 20% off (no coupon needed).

Express $25 off $50 text deal

I know I just posted a coupon for Express but here's an even better deal.  The previous coupon was essentially for 30% off.  This deal gives you 50% off by offering $25 off $50.  All you have to do is text EXPLUCKY to EXPRES (397737) and show the text message you receive to the store associate.  (Texting signs you up for Express Alerts but it is easy to opt out.)

Thanks, STL Mommy!

Lane Bryant 25% off coupon

Get 25% off at Lane Bryant from today to 11/15.  Use this coupon. 

Little Einsteins cake question

In answer to a question left in the comments section:

Anonymous said...

"columbia mom, where can i find a bakery that will make a little einsteins cake?"

Little Einsteins cakes are not the easiest to find, especially if you are looking for one in the shape of Rocket.  Apparently, a lot of parents share the same problem and many have opted for homemade creations.  My favorite ones call for a round or oval cake for rocket's base, a dome-shaped smaller cake for the top (if you don't have a ball mold, you can use an oven-safe bowl), Twinkies or ice cream cones for engines, and a lollipop for the antenna.  For icing, you can use either fondant or buttercream.

If baking is not an option for you, here are some you might consider:

* Custom bakery -- Upper Crust in Green Meadows can decorate a standard-shaped cake with the Little Einsteins.  For a 1/4 sheet (serves 20) in a standard flavor, it will cost $30.  If you prefer they make one in the shape of rocket (carved out but NOT 3D), it will cost $50.  They will need 3-4 days advanced notice.

* Grocery bakery -- Sam's Club can take any image you give them and put it on a standard cake.  The smallest cake they offer is a 1/2 sheet (serves 40).  It costs $19.87, decoration included.  They will need 24-hour notice.

* Edible icing image -- You can purchase edible icing image off the Internet.  I imagine it is the same type of image made by Sam's Club and the like.  For example, Ecrater has a couple of images available: a full scenery taking up an entire 1/2 sheet cake (link) for $12 and a small central image (link) for $8.99.  You can put these edible sheets on top of any iced cake.

* Cake toppers -- You can purchase a 6-piece figurine set off the online Disney store and use the figurines as cake toppers.  They cost $12.50/set or $20/2 sets.  The official Disney listing does not note the sizes but an eBay listing of the same product says that each figure measures 3-3.5 inches.  You can put these toppers on a colorful cake OR you can have a Little Einsteins-type background transferred to a cake by a grocery bakery.  The advantage of this option is that your little one can keep the toppers after the cake is all gone.

If anyone has other suggestions, please feel free to post a comment!

Dick's $10 off $50 coupon

Take $10 off when you purchase $50 or more at Dick's Sporting Goods using this coupon.  Valid until 11/30.  Read fine print for details.

Aeropostale 25% off outerwear coupon

This Aeropostale coupon is good for 25% off an outerwear purchase. Valid until 11/15. 

Veterans Day deals

Here are some Veterans Day deals. These deals apply to all veterans and active duty military personnel. Proof of military service required. Click the links to the websites for details.  I've checked participation of the local branches as indicated. (I'll update the list if I find more...)

* Applebee's -- FREE entree, choose from a list (choices include chicken, burger, and sirloin steak) -- both local branches are participating

* Arby's -- FREE regular roast beef sandwich -- both local branches are participating

* Hy-vee -- FREE breakfast buffet from 7 to 11 a.m. -- both local branches are participating

* Outback Steakhouse -- FREE Bloomin' Onion and non-alcoholic beverage -- local branch participating

* Sam's Club -- FREE Hugo canes for those in need of mobility assistance

* Golden Corral -- FREE dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. on Nov 16 (not tomorrow) -- local branch participating

Victoria's Secret free lip gloss

Until Nov 15, when you come in for a free bra fitting at Victoria's Secret, you get a free Beauty Rush lip gloss with this coupon.