A great way to pass the time and feel productive this season is to scope out the latest coupons, freebies and free samples on the net. Frugal Fun and Fortune highlights the best deals on the web. Did you know you could get a fresh, whole Del Monte pineapple from Walmart for 24 cents? Neither did I.

Don’t forget to check out SuperFreebies.com for more awesome deals and freebies online.

Black Friday is November 27th, 2009 this year. Don’t miss a deal! American Consumer News let’s us in on the latest Toys “R” Us doorbusters.

Grace like Kelly shows us how to work fashionable pieces for the everyday girl. Give it a try if you are a fan of fun, flirty dresses, makeup and the occasional foodie post. It will have you clicking “next post” for hours.

So park yourself on the nearest comfy surface and keep yourself entertained for hours.

-Linda

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Even as the weather is getting cooler, people across the country are relaxing in front of an outdoor fire pit on their patios. Backyards and Gardens lets us know what some of the best outdoor patio furniture types for the season.

Buying a the right juice extractor for your kitchen is a big decision. Luckily, Joanna from BestJuiceRecipes.com shows us the different types of Juice Extractors: Centrifugal, Masticating, Triturating, and Wheatgrass Juicers in this enticing review.

Are you look for the best value in digital HD camcorders? The OneFamily.com blog shows us a comprehensive side by side comparison of the most popular shoot and share digital HD camcorders on the market today. This Comparative Review of Shoot & Share HD Camcorders features models like the Flip UltraHD, Kodak Zi8, Creative Vado, Sanyo XACTI and more. Tech geeks will be thrilled!

And TheSmarterWallet.com shows us the top 5 sites to buy discount electronics at. So while you are browsing for HD camcorders, you can get the pros and cons of shopping at some of the biggest (and smallest) electronics online retailers.

Jeans are a staple fashion piece in everybody’s closet, but do you really know what the best fit and style is best for your body type? ChristieLohr.com shows us the common Jean Problems and Solutions to help you get the right fit for this year’s holiday party. Designer jeans like Seven for All Mankind jeans and True Religion jeans make a great Christmas gift for your spouse, significant other or kids! Just remember to get the tips from Christie.

What are CLAE shoes? Only the hottest kicks this season! Sole Sirius shows us the new styles and colors coming out on the Khan silhouette that he is falling head over heels for (literally). Check out the new CLAE Fall 2009 collection now. While we at Become.com love the CLAE Garvey (a few of our engineers wear these extremely comfortable shoes), we are highly impressed with this year’s collection!

Art prints make an excellent holiday gift for all types of people. Black and White Photography is especially popular this year. Check out the various technique and printing styles that B&W photography can offer!

Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be a chore with these helpful shopping tips and resources.

-Linda

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Stumped on what to wear this Halloween? Why not got as a classic vampire. Here are some great retro 70s costumes that you or your friends may want to consider this Halloween. It’s simply “spook”-tacular!

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Autumn from All About Cloth Diapers delivers some much needed baby advice! Have you ever wonder about how to calm a fussy baby? Check out the 3 ways to ward off cloth diaper frustration! A great alternative to those synthetic diapers are eco-friendly reusable cloth diapers. They may sound a little gross, but you will be pleasantly surprised to know that they are in fact healthier for infants to wear. The more you know!

Got crazy pets? Read up on quiet time for pet beds! Its always nice to show your animal counterparts some love.

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Maverick and Love satiates my craving for fashion and unique photography. Check out this Kevin Macintosh photo shoot. Divine!

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Halloween shopping is simply spooktacular!

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It’s that time again! Ready your mouse for some furious clicking as we bring you this month’s installment of the Carnival of Shopping!

Fashion:

I love puns. And the Lacquer blog just tickles that fancy! This blogger’s personal style book is painstakingly detailed in every photo-heavy blog post. A must read if you ask me.

Miss Glitzy sure does love fashion! She sums up the entire New York Fashion Week 2009 experience with just 6 words: Blue is probably the new black.

Nic, a fashionista from London, give us a glimpse into her personal world of style at the She’s Dressing Up blog. Her pink leopard print dress is wild, chic and such a steal at only £6! Share your deal hunting secrets, please!

At Zuburbia.com, you can get the most elegant vintage duds from this past century. At the Zuburbia blog, you’ll get the latest eco-friendly news and issues since reusing timeless fashion helps reduce waste and clutter. Close the loop!

Beauty:

Charlotte from Sensitive Soltuions gives us a comprehensive brand review of Alba Botanica. It’s not easy finding skin care made for sensitive NON-acne prone skin, but it looks like the natural way may be the right way.

Electronics:

The Smarter Wallet gives us an unbiased review of Amazon’s “#! Selling Product.” This review of the Amazon Kindle details the various pros and cons of this revolutionary product. But, don’t take my word for it!

Marco from Digital Books Readers asks the question that’s on many tech savvy bookworms’ minds: “How do I know which eBook reader is the most suitable for me?”

Are you looking for a new laptop? Check out the Acer A1 on pre-order. It may just be the best bang for your buck.

Home and Lifestyle:

Kerry Fletcher, the Houston Interior Design Examiner, lets us in on a few of her favorite interior design gifts. A few of which would make a great holiday gift for your design loving friends and family this Holiday Season!

Mom-on-the-go Autumn Beck at All About Clotch Diapers gives us the scoop on Woollubottoms Footies for baby.

And while dealing with baby, it’s also good to have a proper mom negotiating skills for dealing with merchants, clients and your children.

Are you a sports fans and tech geek? Well the geeks at Camel Clutch shows you just how much sports paraphenelia has invaded the tech space, to your glee or to your dismay.

-Linda

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The Hip Hostess has some great tips to add some zest your your existing home decor with Hudson Chalkboard Paint in Color.

Need help choosing the best bank account for checking and savings? American Banking News gives us a very detailed Account Review: ING Direct’s Electric Orange Checking Account.

For those who do not have the funds for weekly eyebrow treatments, proper at-home maintenance is key! Daily Dose Coffee give you the scoop on Eyebrow Maintenance 101.

The Budget Makeup Connoisseur presents ways to Get that Bang for Your Buck: Save Money While Makeup Shopping. Check out her simple and easy tips for saving money at the makeup counter!

Weathering the recession may have meant that you needed to move to a smaller apartment to save a bit more dough. Don’t worry, Kerry Fletcher, the Houston Interior Decorator Examiner, can help with Stylish storage solutions for small spaces.

Staying chic during the recession is easy! It just requires a bit of elbow grease. Budget Fashion Scene shows us a DIY Embellished Cameo Headband project. Be green by reusing what you got!

Feeding the parking meter can get expensive. Tickets are even more expensive. Save your sanity by looking into one of these cool Parking Meter Alarm Keychains at Kristopher Dukes.

And finally, if you wish to splurge (and who doesn’t), why not get some celebrity worthy designer jeans? Fashion Hippo shows us Jeans Celebrity Love and Where to Buy Them (Jeans, not Celebrities).

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After a horrendously long hiatus, Pocket Change returns with one of it’s long lost series: the Carnival of Shopping! Here you will revel in all the fun sales, deals, and shopping tips the internet has to offer (twice a month). As your humble ringleader, I welcome you to the the August 5, 2009 edition of the carnival of shopping. This week, we are focusing on tips and tricks to help you weather the recession:

American Consumer News wants you to be an informed shopping (why else would you be on Become.com?) Ask yourself: “Are You An Informed Shopper?“, then hop on over for some helpful tips and tricks to getting the most bang for your buck! Become a smart shopper, but don’t take my my word for it.

Wisebread shows us the top 10 Ways to Get More Wear Out of Your Clothing. We all love to go shopping for new clothing, but during these hard times it pays to be recession chic. Learn some tips and tricks on how to make your favorite items last forever (or at least until we’re out of the dark ages).

Fine-Tuned Finances reveals the 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Every Purchase. The recession is affecting all of us, but don’t let it hit you over the head!

Speaking of getting the most out of this recession, have you considered cloth diapers? Autumn Beck from All About Cloth Diapers is reviewing the Weehuggers Bamboo All-In-One. Aren’t Bamboo cloth diapers cool? Not only are they eco-friendly (bamboo is a sustainable material), they can save you a ton of money as opposed to disposable diapers.

Curious about how to be budget saavy and fashionable? Budget Fashion Scene presents a treasure trove of deals at Sunnyvale’s Goodwill store. Be green by reducing waste and buying vintage.

Are you trying to lose weight this summer and put some money in the bank? Fit 4 Ever Young reviews The Ab Rocker, a total gym system often featured on infomercials. Did it succeed in providing the necessary resistance and value without compromising quality?

Trees Full of Money presents, what every family in America wants to know,  How to Get the Book Inexpensive Family Vacations! He features many tips and tricks to helping you and your family get the best vacation for your budget. Of course, you could always do a staycation if the mood strikes.

And finally, for you recession mommies out there, Home Life Weekly shows you how to shop for  Pregnancy Bras. Maternity clothes and new infant gear can be a drain on the wallet. Why not save money where you can? Check out the guide!

-Linda

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Sorry for the delay on this thing, it’s been quite a month here at Become. As I do, I will present to you this carnival in a very creative form…. a list. (I promise you a more creative format next time)

- Terri S at in which i say home >is cleaning out her closet.

- Golbguru at Money, Matter, and More Musings says that Best Buy is completely full of it.

- The Happy Rock breaks down the Shopping Calandar.

- Christina at Credit Card Lowdown is all about the Firefox Addons for Frugal Web Shoppers.

- Mad Kane’s Humor Blog thinks that a Bulletproof backpack is ridiculous – We agree.

- Doris Goes Shopping loves teddy bears (with a heart), baby shoes, stuff she bought online.

- Kyle at Rather Be Shopping is heading back to school and giving bargain tips .

- Stop the Ride just got a huge Ebates check.

- Pajama Mommy is a huge fan of Ibakesale

- The Simple Dollar isn’t scared of Store Brands.

- Tonic Gifts> gives us some gift buying advice.

- Shannon at Saving Advice says that brand names are not always the best, and Ann divulges the secrets of the Mall Kiosk.

- Pink Rock Candy says you can shop Lulu’s for under $100.

- Super Punch found a useless radar gun for kids, with an even more useless commercial.

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Meet Edith Yeung. She has the power of super organizational skills. Some say that her closet is superhumanly clean. She tells us how she does it, and gives us some advice on when to finally say “good bye” to all that junk that’s piling up.

Consider the case of Kelli Grant. She has the power to make old things that have been lost magically reappear (by buying a new one) even if they can’t be found in any store!. Over at The Authentic Bartender blog she tells us how!

Wonder at Tracy Coenen. She has the power to find shows with Chris Hansen that aren’t “To Catch a predator.” Witness her amazing identity protection powers as she tells what this Dateline NBC report found about credit card and identity fraud.

Be amazed at Stephanie. She has the power to predict what days she will save money on groceries. She even tells us how to do it! . She also has the power to choose the right time to shop for summer, and she says its right now!

Witness the jaw dropping exploits of Vause as he buys a Van at a Government Auction! . Watch him make sure that everything is in working order. Observe as he gets the best price and goes home happy.

Go wild as you watch The Happy Rock with the power to be… Well, a rock with emotions… But it can also talk! Today it warns us about Credit cards and the real cost were are paying when we make those purchases.

Be shocked by Shannon Christman’s powerful super perception. She has power to watch the scanner at the super market to see if the price is too high or too low. Apparently the this also gives her the power to get items for free, or for substantial discounts.

Watch as Millionaire Mommy save money on travel expenses. Read her 10 amazing tips on how to do it too.

Become a super gift giver with the Men’s Gift Guide. Let it give you the power to find a good gift for that guy in your life by following 10 simple rules!

Robots that turn into cars and back into robots are cool, but money that turns into more money is even better. KCLau has the power to do just that, and gives us a list of how the Transformers movie shows us some ways that it works.

There are some pretty nifty powers in that bunch, and there were many more this week that couldn’t make it into this super team. Perhaps the shopping Carnival is like that show Heroes, more people with shopping powers are awakening every day.

Oh well,

EXCELCIOR!
Kris

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Speaking of secondhand previously loved items, sometimes it really stinks to have to purchase new furniture. Thankfully Digerati Life shares her secrets on getting used, bargain furniture from Craigslist, and if that is not enough furniture goodness for you, check out Bankruptcy Lawyer’s post about bankruptcy furniture.

Summer time is the season to put your greedily hoarded PTO to good use. Do more good things by finding yourself the best deals on airfare. While on the subject of travel, next time you are considering purchasing matching bright sarongs for you and your hubby, don’t forget to heed Travel Gretta’s warning about shopping goggles and the Brazilian Grande.

If you are trying to obtain low card interest with bad credit (although aren’t credit cards what got you into trouble in the first place—I’m not judging.), My Debit Relief Plan has a few tips that might be able to help you out.

So you’ve reasoned that purchasing a $600 mp3 player is a real steal because after you have mailed in the five separate rebates, your total comes out to around $299.49. Shannon at SavingAdvice might persuade you to think otherwise with an article on the hidden costs and benefits of free-after-rebate offers.

I have got to admit, Target has really done an outstanding job doing a brand overhaul with their Go International designer collaborations that make cheap clothing a bit chicer. Sarakastic from Bling on a Shoestring Jewelry has other ideas if she ran Target.

Pearl, turquoise, silver oh my! My Lil Venture shares a great online store to shop for handcrafted jewelry.

Sure the chances of getting hit by lightning, contracting the Avian flu or that uber rare, uncurable strain of TB are slim to none, especially with your 9 to 5 desk job. But since you can never be too sure, Uncle Leo Rumbles gives some useful pointers on how to find health insurance.

Last, but not the least, golbguru from Money, Matter, and More Musings provides some sound advice on how to reduce spending—thinking about the number of hours you need to work for stuff! Go figure.

That’s all for now folks! Till next time.

Jill

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