Target: Free $10 gift card with $75 purchase.

The Target gift card offer is back, in a slightly less appealing form... this time you'll have to spend $75 in order to get the free $10 gift card. Still, if you're buying a couple of gifts and some holiday dinner groceries, maybe some candy or wrapping paper, it won't be hard to hit the minimum purchase!

Offer is valid from Friday, Dec. 16, at 5:00 pm through noon on Dec. 17, so choose your shopping times wisely...

Target: Free $10 gift card with $50 purchase.

Here's a deal that I won't have any trouble qualifying for... it is not hard at all to rack up $50 at Target on things I simply must have (especially since they have surprisingly good prices on baking supplies).

Get a $10 gift card with this coupon when you spend $50 at Target, now through Dec. 12. Even if you're way more organized than me and already have your holiday shopping done, stock up on toiletries or groceries and you'll be there in no time!

Free Cottonelle TP roll cover.

TP is gross, you guys - cover it up! When I was a kid, one of my grandmas used a scary crocheted doll for this purpose and the other one had a stand that looked like a miniature flagpole that could stack four (!) extra rolls. Cottonelle's modern-day solution is a discreet and tastefully patterned roll holder, which you can get free by entering the UPC of a qualifying 12-roll purchase.

Of course, only a cheating cheater would enter the numbers 3600013396 instead.

The patterns are cute, but I'm concerned this may be a little too clever. If I was at someone's party and the TP roll ran out, I would assume this canister just held Q-tips or makeup or something, so I'd still be rummaging around under the sink cabinet anyway.

Burt's Bees: $25 grab bag, free moisturizing kit with $30 purchase.

Burt's Bees is still running their half-off grab bag special — get a random assortment of 12 products, a $50 value, for $25. Plus, with promo code MOISTURE, you can also get a free moisturizing kit with a $30 purchase, so you just need to add on $5 more.

This Overnight Bee-uty Bag fits the bill, at $6 (originally $15), a cute little makeup bag stuffed with travel-size beauty products. Or this Purse Pack, for $7.50, which comes stuffed with your choice of four lip balms.

Valentine's Day is coming, and what better gift than keeping your loved one's lips smoochably soft?

(Thanks, Mom!)

Cost Plus: Free umbrella with $10 purchase.

If you're the kind of person who's constantly going through umbrellas - or if you just hate the idea of spending money on them - then this offer should appeal to you: get a free umbrella when you spend $10 at Cost Plus! You can see it in the lower right-hand corner of the ad, and it's actually pretty cute, with a bold black-and-white graphic floral design. One bottle of Framboise and you'll be singin' in the rain...

Reminder: Cash in $40 at Coinstar, get a bonus $10.

Don't forget, this deal is about to end on December 31! Cash in $40 at Coinstar for an e-gift card with participating merchants, and on the bottom of your receipt you'll see a promo code. Enter the code on Coinstar's website, and they'll mail you the bonus $10 gift card!


Participating merchants include Borders, Lowe's, iTunes, and Regal Cinemas. You like free books, music, DVDs, home stuff, and movie tickets, right?

Seattle: Buy a $10 Cupcake Royale gift card, get a free cupcake or drink.

Panicking over last-minute surprise gifts, Seattle? Why not keep a $10 Cupcake Royale gift card in your pocket, and you'll be ready for whatever the holidays throw your way. 

• Thank-you gift for coworker, mailman, pet sitter
• Emergency present-ambush defense 
• Toss it in a "white elephant" party and watch the blood fly as people fight for it

Plus, when you buy a $10 gift card, Cupcake Royale will treat YOU to a free beverage or cupcake as a little thank-you. See, it really is better to give than to receive.

30% off, free Peace-Keeper lip balm with any order through Dec. 24.

Peace-Keeper Causemetics has a great sale for you last-minute shoppers: get 30% off everything and two free lip balms with every order! I can personally vouch for their minty-fresh Eco-Sensual lip balm, which is scattered all around my house, car, and office.

"For this last week (until December 24), we're combining all the best bits of our Holiday Promotions! Starting today, whenever you place an order with PeaceKeeper, you get the following:



- 30% Off Everything In Stock
- 1 Eco-Sensual Lip Balm Absolutely FREE* (valued at $3.89)
- 1 YUM Balm Absolutely FREE** (valued at $14.00)
- 1 Personalized Gift Note
- 1 Conflict Resolution Card (for all those irritating relatives)"


Well, I don't know if this can prevent conflict resolution by itself, but at the very least you can slink away from family arguments to give yourself a non-toxic mani-pedi.

Starbucks: Get a $5 gift card when you buy a 12-pack of VIA.

Starbucks' 12 Days of Sharing campaign still has a few more days to go... and VIA fans may enjoy today's deal. Get a $5 gift card free when you purchase a 12-pack of VIA (that doesn't include the iced or the new flavored kinds, but does include the brand-new Christmas Blend). 12-packs are usually $10, so that's like getting it for $5... or getting a couple of free coffees... or getting a stocking stuffer or thank-you gift that you can pass on to some deserving soul.

Ahem.

Seattle: Free Cupcake Royale eggnog or rum ball cupcake w/drink purchase.

'Tis the season for a free eggnog or rum-ball cupcake from Cupcake Royale! Print the coupon (or show it on your mobile device) and take it into a store this weekend, Dec. 3-5, to get your free cupcake with any drink purchase. It says coffee, but they are understanding of the fact that not everyone's a coffee person.

But which one to pick? It's like Sophie's Choice! My solution is to take a friend with you, and then you can each get one flavor and share.

P.S. If you like Cupcake Royale, put this on your calendar: the Madrona store is having an anniversary party on Sat., Dec. 11, including free snacks and drinks, Sprinkle Your Own Cupcake bar, a free show, and more!

The Body Shop: Free full-size Jolly Orange Body Butter + free shipping with any purchase.

Looks like Santa's elves made an extra batch of Jolly Orange Body Butter, because the Body Shop is giving away a full-size body butter with every order! Plus, free shipping on all orders with no minimum purchase. (No code required for this one.)

Additionally, if you're an Ebates member, the Body Shop is offering 10% cash back when you go through the Ebates portal. If you don't know about Ebates, check out my referral link and get a $5 bonus when you sign up for cash back on all your online purchases!

Borders: 33% off one item, free $10 gift card when you spend $50 in gift cards.

Borders has a couple of things going on today... first, of course, there's another 33% off coupon good through December 2.

The other, more interesting offer involves gift cards: buy $50 worth of gift cards (either as one $50 card or two $25 cards) and you'll get a bonus $10 gift card FREE. The $10 bonus card can only be redeemed from Dec. 26-31, so you'll have to keep an eye on it so it doesn't expire, but if there's something that Santa doesn't bring you, this is a good way to snag it for yourself on the cheap while getting some convenient gift-card presents for others. Ho, ho, ho!

Borders: Free $10 gift card when you spend $50 in gift cards.

Borders has another deal today, this one on gift cards... buy $50 worth of gift cards at Borders.com (either as one $50 card or two $25 cards) and you'll get a free $10 gift card.

If you have some hard-to-shop-for people on your list - and who doesn't? - this is an easy way to make sure they'll get something they like. If you go for two $25 cards, plus the free $10 card, that's two holiday gifts down PLUS a nice thank-you gift for a coworker, postal worker, building manager, etc.

PRO TIP: If you're ready for advanced freebie ju-jitsu, remember that you can also use these gift cards yourself, combined with all those juicy 40% off coupons. Which means your gift-buying budget will go 40% further, AND you'll get that free $10 gift card too!

I think I may have just talked myself into this one... it's an occupational hazard.

Free Annie's hippie lunch bag.

Back when I was in school, this organic cotton lunch sack would totally have marked you as a social-outcast child of hippies, but I guess times have changed. Now it's cool to reuse, and Annie's does have that cute bunny-shaped mac 'n' cheese... or you could just type in the numbers 013562300983 and 013562302109 if that's how you roll. It's your karma, man.

Seattle: Free Cupcake Royale huckleberry cupcake w/drink purchase.

Cupcake Royale knows it's huckleberry season, and to celebrate, they want to give YOU a free cupcake now through Monday, Sep. 6! Well, free with a beverage purchase, that is (but still a pretty good deal).

You used to have to print these out, but the people have spoken and Cupcake Royale listened, so now you can just show the coupon on your mobile device and not have to print out a dumb piece of paper that they'll just throw out anyway.  Hooray for freecycling!

Facebook: Free Del Taco biscuit sandwich w/any purchase.

And here's another Facebook offer...  this one's for a free Del Taco biscuit sandwich. "Like" them on Facebook to print a coupon for a free Biscuit Sandwich with any purchase. Choose sausage or bacon with egg and cheese.

Actually, I suppose you could buy one of the biscuits and then get the other one free, so you really don't HAVE to choose between the two.  I'd probably just get a small coffee or whatever was cheapest, though.

Origins: Free full-size face wash + free shipping with any purchase.

Origins has a pretty nice gift with purchase offer going right now... get a free full-sized Checks & Balances face wash (normally $18.50) and free shipping with any purchase when you use code MYGIFT. The cheapest thing I've found on the site is the Smileage Plus sheer lip tint for $11.50, which actually looks like something I'd use.  Though I do love the Ginger Souffle whipped body cream, which is slightly pricier at $27.50...

Gifts w/purchase on women's magazines.

Who doesn't love a gift with purchase? I admit, I'm not immune to the appeal of getting a free bonus when I buy something. So right now, when you buy these selected women's magazines from Amazon, you can get free gifts ranging from watches to tote bags to cosmetics kits.

Speaking as someone who pays close attention to Amazon magazine prices, this is a pretty decent rate, though not the absolute rock-bottom lowest price that they ever get. Still, the discounts are fairly steep, and who doesn't need a cute new beach tote? Just saying.

Cost Plus: Free movie ticket w/$10 purchase.

Cost Plus has an interesting promotion today and tomorrow... the first 10,000 people who make a $10 purchase and register online get a free movie ticket. Seeing as movie tickets cost about $10 anyway, you might as well get some imported chocolate and hand-carved trinkets for the same price.

10,000 is a pretty good amount - I'd say if you go make your purchase today, you have a good shot at getting the free ticket in time. Of course, if you don't make it under the wire, you can always return the merchandise the next day in protest and stick it to the man.

Panda Express: Free orange chicken w/any purchase after 9 pm.

Pandas understand your late-night cravings - they have to eat crappy bamboo leaves 25 hours a day just to barely maintain their sumo-wrestler-like figures. So the pandas will certainly not judge you if you decide, one night after 9:00 pm, that it is time for free orange chicken.

The coupon says "free with any purchase," so I'm assuming that means you can buy a soda or a fortune cookie or something and walk out with your free orange chicken. Good through July 11 for all your evening sodium cravings.