Announcing the Nicole's Nickels 2009 Holiday Gift Guide!
In an effort to bring my readers the best gift ideas and deals for this holiday season I am happy to announce that the Nicole's Nickels 2009 Holiday Gift Guide will run from November 16-December 17 approximately. I have so many great gifts for you all for everyone on your list!

Coupons in December Magazines
Many magazines have coupons in them these days. I do a monthly post of the coupons you can find in magazines and where exactly to find them! If you find coupons that aren't listed here please either leave a comment on this post or send me an email! This post will be updated throughout the month - you can find it easily by clicking the "December Coupons in Magazines" link on my right sidebar.Sometimes it may make a difference in the coupons received if you received the magazine by subscription or purchased in the store so I will note how I received it.Here's what I have for December magazine issues (usually published in November, a month ahead!):

Progresso Review & Giveaway
Have you tried the new Progresso Panko bread crumbs yet? I was recently sent a box from My Blog Spark along with some Progresso broth and kitchen items. Panko are Japanese style breadcrumbs that produce a crispier yet lighter crust than traditional breadcrumbs. Progresso has Panko available in plain and Italian flavors.Progresso broths are 100% natural and use high quality ingredients to achieve a great homemade taste. They are fat free, gluten free, contain no preservatives, no added MSG and no artificial flavors. Progresso broth is available in chicken and reduced sodium chicken and beef flavors.Food Network Chef Michael Chiarello is providing tips and recipes at

Bumble Bee Recipes & Coupons
I have always loved tuna but I tend to like it with a lot of mayonnaise and on a sandwich. I was happy to be sent a box of Bumble Bee Tuna products as a result of my participation on the Bumble Bee Bee Squad. Along with the box of tuna products came several recipes. We recently had a conference call with Bumble Bee Foods and I was happy to learn about these other uses for tuna that aren't sandwiches or tuna noodle casserole.The first recipe card I received is for Pizza with Prosciutto. I decided not to make this since I am not a prosciutto fan. I decided to make the Mediterranean-Sty

Donate Your Old Coat To Make a Difference!
Lands' End has joined forces with the National Coalition for the Homeless to start the campaign called The Big Warm-up. The Big Warm-up provides an opportunity for people across the nation to donate a gently used coat that will then go on to warm one of more than 3.5 million homeless women, men and children in the United States right now – each facing a cold winter.Beginning October 29 until November 30, Lands’ End is hosting Big Warm-up coat donation sites at its 252 Lands’ End Shops at Sears and 13 Lands’ End Inlets®. Donated coats will be distributed via the National Coalition for the Homeless in communities nearby. Lands