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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Thrift Stores

Although there should be no other thrift stores than Sequels (in Bourbonnais)...which I HIGHLY suggest if you haven't already gone...there are still SOME thrift stores out there that you can sometimes find good stuff at. Find your local thrift store online along with 100+ Tools and Resources
TheThriftShopper.com Thrift Store Directory Listing Thrift Shops


Free Museum Entry for Bank of America Cardholders

If you're a Bank of America cardholder (check, credit or ATM), did you know that you can get in to over 70 museums nationwide for free on the first weekend of every month? Well, you can! More details here.

Free Emerald Valley Equine Formula 4 Feet Sample

http://emeraldvalleyequine.com/ Simply email info@emeraldvalleyequine.com with your name and address for a free single-serving sample of Formula 4 Feet.

"Try Me Free" Mail-In Offers

You can score some great deals with mail in rebates, often times getting items just for Free!

However, there is a catch- you have to send in a form and follow the requirements for each offer. Although, the requirements are usually just to cut out the UPC (proof of purchase) from the original package (so they know you don't return it) along with the original store receipt. TIP: Always put your "Try Me Free" offers on a receipt of its own. That way, if there is anything else you actually DO need to return, you won't have to worry about not having the receipt. Furthermore, when they are on a receipt alone, it is easier to calculate how much you spent on tax. Sometimes these refunds will only include the base price and not refund the tax. However, if they are on a receipt of their own, I've seen some refund the entire price!!!

Anyway, manufacturers knowingly make rebate offers because only 7% of the people will actually follow through and request a rebate check after the initial purchase. I’m in that 7% group are you?
Here are a just a couple of new Try Me Free offers to send in for!
Kellogg’s All Bran Mail In Rebate Offer (up to $4.99)
Try Ensure for Free (up to $10)
Try Me Free Pert Plus for Men (up to $3.99)
Try Me Free Just For Men Touch of Gray (up to $9.50)
Try Me Free Precious Cat Litter
Try Me Free X 14 Offer

The other Try Me Free offers I have already shared with you. Keep an eye out in the shampoo aisle at Walgreens for the MANY MANY "Try Me Free" items. I have already purchased them all...I don't need to buy shampoo for a LONG, LONG time.

Your bottom line price? $0.42 for the stamp to mail in the rebate. AWESOME DEAL FOR AWESOME PRODUCTS!

FREE 2 Year Subscription to Women's Health!

Yet again, another FREE Magazine subscription!

Get your two year subscription to Women's Health courtesy of Rewards Gold. Just go on over here and fill out the survey and then your mailing info. Your first issue should arrive within 8-10 weeks!

Hurry, these will go fast!

Another Trip to Walgreens


I couldn't help myself. There are just so many moneymakers at Walgreens this week that I actually had to just RANDOMLY START GRABBING THINGS to eliminate the negative balance!!! Look at everything I got for $0.42!!

Target SUPER CLEARANCE!

***Heads-Up on these Clearance Items***
Check your store's end caps on the end of the aisles for all the red price tagged clearance items. Grab your coupons because you'll want to take advantage of these savings!

Here are a few things that I noticed were on sale...
*Johnson & Johnson, Aveeno, Lubriderm, Suave and Nivea moisturizers
*Olay Quench Mousse (there's a $2 coupon out there that makes it $0.52)
*Secret, Old Spice, Suave deodorants
*Dove Body washes
*Assorted Cover Girl, Revlon and Physicians Formula cosmetics.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Free Body Tape Measure

https://www.truejeans.com/jeans/profile/registration

Free Large Popcorn at IMAX theaters

http://img.ed4.net/aeagle/2009/090227_offer/AMC.pdf

Free Sample of Bragg Liquid Aminos

Snag a Free Bragg Health Facts Info Package with samples of Bragg Liquid Aminos. Bragg Liquid Aminos is a Certified NON-GMO liquid protein concentrate, derived from healthy soybeans. You can use this products on salads, soups, veggies and more! Just fill out & submit the form here.

Free Nature’s Source tote bag

http://www.rightathome.com/offers/200903-offers/ only the first 18,000 will get it. Also, if you have won a gift pack from Right@Home in the last 180 days, you are not eligible for this month’s offer. I just put in a different email address and got both!

$10 Home Depot gift card for attending a FREE workshop

Register for Home Depot's FREE Do-It-Herself workshop and they will give you a $10.00 coupon. This month's workshop is on tiling. They say these are the topics that will be covered in the class:
*Coordinate your new floor with your existing decor
*Install a floor so you get the most out of your investment
*Create patterns with tile

To register for a class at your local Home Depot, either click on the image above or click here.

Beauty Product Giveaway




Would you like any of the above products?


If so, thanks to Allure for offering each product free to the first 500 respondents on each of the next five days.


You can enter your information for the free products at Noon Eastern Time each day (that's 11am our time)...the first 500 starts at that time. So, you want to be on top of it!


March 2nd: Mark Light Bright Hook Up Highlighters. (sorry, I was too late for this one)

March 3. Boots No. 7 Lip Glacé.

March 4. Boscia Vanilla Blotting Linens.

March 5. St. Tropez Everyday Perfect Legs.

March 6. Aveeno Nourish + Moisturize Shampoo and Conditioner.


Click here to access the freebies.

Maxim Magazine FREE, RISK-FREE subscription for 1 year

I, I mean Jason, LOVE this magazine.

http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/maxim/tf_survey_maxim_pg3.htm


FREE Plus White

Plus White Xtra Whitening Toothpaste has powerful double action stain removers that gently and effectively remove tough stains fast for a brighter, whiter smile. It helps remove plaque to control tartar and contains fluoride protection to guard against cavities.

Click Here to Get: Free Gift from Plus White
simply put in your email address and they INSTANTLY send you an email that you click to confirm. Then put in your mailing address and on its way it comes!

Just because it's on sale...




I saw an article on MSNBC this morning that grabbed my attention. Consumer spending was up in January. Apparently, after six months of sluggish sales, people are spending again. Huh?

With all of the job layoffs, fluctuating gas prices, declining home values, plunging retirement savings.... Consumer spending was UP. Does that makes sense?

The article goes on to explain that consumer spending exceeded analyst's predictions, and that while spending on high cost items (like cars, boats, RVs) were down significantly, spending overall was up and leading the charge was purchases on food and other non-durable items.

Now, I'm no economist and I'm sure there are dimensions to the analysis that I don't fully understand; but to be honest, reading the article gave me a sinking, pit in the stomach feeling. I wonder: Are we so addicted to spending money, that even in the times when we know that we should be spending less, we still can't stop ourselves? And from a personal perspective, am I contributing to this spending obsession by pointing you in the direction of special discounts and promotions that entice you to get more of this unnecessary stuff?

Well, after ruminating on this for a few hours now, I've got to get this off my chest:
JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING IS ON SALE, DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD BUY IT.
Now, wait. Go back and read that again. You've got to be really clear on this one.

Do you understand? Buying something you don't need because it's a good deal (free shipping, a discount, a coupon...) is wasting money. It's only a good deal if you needed to buy it and you find a way to reduce the amount you have to spend.So to reinforce this message, I want to share with you the three simple questions I ask myself before I make a purchase:
Do I want it?
Do I need it?
Can I afford it?

Now, the first question tends to be rather easy to answer since my desire to have something is probably motivated by my wants. But occasionally I realize that I'm interested in a new purchase just because everyone else has one... not because I really want it. So, it's important to do a self check.

The second question requires a lot more honesty and self assessment. Do you NEED it. Often we mix up our wants and our needs, so this can be a lot harder to answer. Can you survive without purchasing something? Do you have an older model that can last a few more years? Do you know someone who can lend it to you instead of purchasing your own? Are there alternatives available that wouldn't cost you anything? Just because it is on sale, doesn't mean that you need it!
Finally the third question - can I AFFORD it? Too often we just say yes and put the charge on a credit card, but don't really know where the money will come to pay it off. I suspect that this is how people get themselves into trouble. The only way to get around this problem is to know that you are earning more than you are spending (or spending less than you are earning).

Do you want it, do you need it, can you afford it? Start the discipline of asking before you hand over the plastic.

McDonalds - eat grease and get fat for cheap :)


Starting Friday, March 6th- April 24,2009, you can get a cheap lunch at McDonald’s every Friday!


Fridays only, 3/6-4/24, you can get a hamburger for only $.49 or a cheesburger for $.59! Tax is not included and there is NO LIMIT to how many you can get at this price!

FREE Esencia Shampoo or Conditioner at Walgreens


Esencia brand shampoo or conditioner also had a FREE after a mail in rebate tag around the neck. The product cost $7.99, all of which is rebated back. There's an additional offer for $3 more off if you also purchase a styling product.

FREE Organix Shampoo and Conditioner



Organix Shampoos and conditioners had tags around their necks with the Try Me Free sign on them - I spotted them at Walgreens and Target (so far). They will rebate you the full amount up to $6.99, expires 12/2010, so no need to hurry out and buy them.


I got the Pomegranate Green Tea which smells amazing!

Free Perfect10 Nice'nEasy Haircolor at Walgreens


Some shades of Perfect 10 were on clearance for $3.59.

Use the $5 off coupon from yesterday's P&G Brandsaver to get some free hair color!


I don't even use this stuff, but I got $1.41 free, so I stocked up!

Huggies Diapers at Walgreens $2 for THREE PACKS!!!

Next week (week of 3/8), Walgreen’s will be having a sale on Huggies Diapers. With the $5 & $3 Printable coupons that you print, you’ll be able to get diapers REALLY CHEAP with this scenario:

Buy 3 packs for $10 each = $30
Use three $5 off coupons (which I previously posted) = $15
Use three $1 off Huggies Walgreens coupons from coloring book = $3
Spend $12 out-of-pocket, get $10 Register Rewards that you can use on your next purchase.

ALMOST Free Johnson's Baby Products at Walgreens

If you have the Walgreens Coloring book coupons, then you'll be able to score a pretty sweet deal on Johnson's Baby products!

Deal Scenario:
Purchase 8 Johnson's Soothing Vapor Bath, Wash, Lotion or Shampoo, (15 oz.) products $3.36 each=$26.88
Use four $2/2 coupons from here
Or $3/3 coupons from here
Or $1/1 coupon from here
Or print off various $1/1 & $2/2 coupons from here

Plus use one $1 Johnson's Walgreens Coloring Book coupon
(will take off $8)
Pay $10.88

Get back $10 in Register Rewards (which you can use on your next purchase)

Final cost ONLY .88 for 8! That's is just .11 each!


Rosacea Skin Care Sample

Rosacea is a chronic and often life disrupting disorder of the facial skin. Though commonly known as acne rosacea, it's more identified as a skin rash. Unlike acne, blackheads and whiteheads are almost never present.

To get your free sample, simply email sales@beautynaturally.com with "Free Rosacea Skin Care Sample" in the Subject field and give them your mailing address in the body of the email.

Lands End FABULOUS deal!

If you have never purchased from Lands End, I cannot tell you how great the quality of their items are! I want to share the great deal they have for baby at Lands’ End Overstock! Everything is under $10!!!!!!!!!! PLUS, shipping is free - use coupon code March and Pin 00004701.

Free Sample of Always Infinity Pads & Free Sample of Tampax Pearl Tampons!

Get Free Samples of Tampax Pearl Tampons & Always Pads. Just fill out the quick survey to begin!

Included in the kit are:
2 Regular Tampax Pearl Tampons
1 Lite Tampax Pearl Tampon
1 Always Infinity Feminine Pad
2 Always Pantiliners
1 Always Feminine Wipe

To get your sample click here!



Sunday Shopping - LOOK AT ALL THE SAVINGS!




All this for $28.77 (that covers the Swiffer Vac alone!) 2 lbs of Salami, 4 lbs of Pot Roast...I REALLY got some FABULOUS deals today!!!








Free Degree for Men deoderant sample

CLICK HERE

How much I have to read to get you your savings posted here...

3,212...IN ONLY ONE MONTH! Ugh, now THAT'S what unemployment will do to ya!





Sunday, March 1, 2009

Free Give Wildlife a Brake bumper sticker

Please be sure to pass this along...or at least TELL ME you did...you know me and my animals.

http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/issues_facing_wildlife/wildlife_..

Free samples of Scottsdale Nutrition products

Just go over here, choose the product of your choice and try it out for free.

Free Bald Guyz sample

Is your hubby on the Bald side or do you have a friend or relative that may be?
If so, you can Snag a FREE Bald Guyz Grooming product Sample. Just go over here, fill out the form and upload a "bald" photo to snag this freebie!

Free Fragrance Sample& Ringtone

FREE The World of Harajuku Lovers Fragrance sample
Plus a FREE Ringtone too!

Order Your Free Child Safety and ID Kit

24 pages of guidance for parents. Teach abduction prevention without scaring your child (or yourself). Includes Fingerprint/DNA ID Documents to record your child's personal information--in the privacy of your home. Your Kit has ID Documents for 1 or 2 children. Your confirmation email will tell you how to print additional ID Documents. You can print your ID documents immediately.

Please allow 4 - 6 weeks for delivery. Due to the high cost of international postage, we are not able to mail outside the US.

Click Here to Get Your FREE Kit
Click Here to View and Print the Kit

Saturday, February 28, 2009

FREE Milk Bone dog biscuits

Coupons for a FREE box of Milk Bone Dog Biscuits can be found:
People Magazine March 9 - Cover features Michelle Obama
People Magazine March 2 - Cover features Rihanna

Get People Magazine and don't have a dog? My furry friends wouldn't mind donations! :)

Free Family Fun Magazine


Snag a FREE 2 year subscription to Family Fun courtesy of Rewards Gold. Just go on over here and fill in your info. Your first issue should arrive within 8-10 weeks!
Reminder: Free Subscriptions are ABSOLUTELY FREE IF YOU FIND THEM ON MY BLOG! They are RISK FREE and you will NEVER get a bill.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Free Bleacher Brothers shirt and sports tickets

http://www.bleacherbrothers.com/ -the tickets are given out randomly -click subscribe on the top right

Attention Moms! More Huggies Coupons!

There are two new Huggies coupons available over at Coupons.com
"Save $5.00 on one Huggies Gentle Care Product"
"Save $3.00 on one Huggies Natural Fit Product"

Wow - My savings will almost TRIPLE with this tip!!!

Last night I started a pricebook and listed the top 50 items we normally purchase along with the price I have paid. I did this by referring to the past month's receipts. If you don't keep your receipts, don't fret...simply start your list now. Just write down what you think is a good deal and don't EVER pay more than that again. Then when you find that item for your lowest price, STOCK UP! I realized that my husband has been purchasing coffee, eggs, and milk for almost TRIPLE what I have found them on sale for - GEESH!

CVS Monthly Deals

Free:
Buy CVS Pharmacy Vitamin D 400, 100 ct at $2.99 get $2.99 in ECBs. Limit 1

Other good deals:
Buy Sure Anti-Perspirant Solid at $2.99 and get $2 ECBs when you buy 2. Limit 2
Use this to take off $1 and this to take off $1
2/$2 after ECBs and coupons

Buy Theraflu Cough or Flu Packets 6 ct at $5.99 get $2 in ECBs. Limit 5
Use this to take off $2 Or use the $1.50 coupon from SS 12/7/08 or SS 1/4/09
$1.99 after coupons and ECBs

Buy Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners 40-64 Ct at $4.19 get $2 in ECBs. Limit 5
Use $.75 coupon from SS 1/11/09 or SS 2/22/09
$1.44 after ECBs and coupons

Buy $15 worth of Dove Products get $5 in ECBs. Limit 5
These include: Dove Beauty Bar $4.19, Shampoo $4.99, Conditioner $4.99, Deodorant $3.49, Skin Vitalizer $12.99, Facial Cleansing Cloths $5.99, Energy Glow Cleansing Pillows $4.99, Body Wash $8.69, Lotion or Creme Oil $7.99, Caress $3.39, Dove or Lever Bar Soap $2.79
There are tons of coupons out there for Dove or you can use this $3.75 off Dove SkinVitalizer

Buy Aveeno Shave Gel at $4.99 get $2 in ECBs. Limit 3
Use this to take off $2
$.99 after ECBs and coupons

Pert Plus
Sale $3.69
Use $1.50 off printable HERE
Total $2.19-$2.69
PLUS $2 ECBS when you buy 2 (limit 5)

Herbal Essence Shampoo/Conditioner
Sale $4.69
Use $3/2 (2-08 P&G)
Total $3.19 ea
PLUS $1 ECB (limit 5)

Clearasil Pore Cleansing Pads
Sale $5.69
Use $1.50 off (2-22 SS)
Total $4.19
PLUS $3 ECBs when you buy 2 (limit 5)

Sure Anti-Persperant
Sale $2.99
Use $1.00 off (1-25 SS)
Total $1.99
PLUS $2 ECBs when you buy 2 (limit 2)

Nice n Easy Color Blocker
Use $2 off (1-25 RP)
PLUS $2 ECBs (limit 1)

Claritin 24-hour
Sale $18.99
Use $5 off (2-22 SS)
Total $13.99
PLUS $5 ECBs (limit 5)

Sucrets 18ct
Sale $4.49
Use $1.50 off (2-01 SS)
Total $2.99
PLUS $1 ECB (limit 5)

Pepcid 90ct
Sale $14.95
Use $4/2 or $1 off (1-04 RP)
Total $12.95-$13.95 ea
PLUS $5 ECBs (limit 5)

Kotex 40-64ct
Sale $6.99
Use $1 off (2-22 SS)
Total $5.99
PLUS $2 ECVs (limit 5)

O.B Tampons 40ct
Sale $7.79
Use $1 off (2-22 RP)
Total $6.79
PLUS $2 ECBs (limit 5)

Glade Spray
Sale $1.89
PLUS $1 ECB when you buy 2 (limit 5)

Glade Wisp Candle Sale $9.99
PLUS $2 ECBs (limit 5)

Glade Fabric Eliminator
Use $1 off (2-22 SS) or B1G1 FREE (2-01 SS)
PLUS $1 ECB (limit 1)

Triaminic Thin Strips
Sale $6.99
Use $2 off printable HERE
Total $4.99-$5.99
PLUS $2 ECBs (limit 5)

Theraflu Packets
Sale $5.99
Use $2 off printable HERE
Total $3.99
PLUS $2 ECBs (limit 5)

Aveeno Shave Gel
Sale $4.99
Use $2 off printable HERE
Total $2.99
PLUS $2 ECBs (limit 3)

Neutrogena T-Gel
Sale $6.69
Use $2 off printable HERE
Total $4.69
PLUS $2 ECBs (limit 5)

CVS Deals: Week of March 1

$2.50 Crest Toothpaste or Oral B Advantage Toothbrush
$1 in the 2/8 RP Insert (exp 3/31)
$1.50 in the 1/18 P&G Insert (exp 2/28)
Net Price $1 - $1.50 each

Spend $15 on select Nestle products: $7 ECB. Limit 1.
-$4.99 Carnation Instant Breakfast Vanilla or Chocolate: $4.99 ECB
-$2.50 Nestle Bag Candy 9.2 oz
*$1 on 2 Printable here
Net Price $2 each - 6 bags: pay $5 after ECB!

Spend $12 on Atkins products: $5 ECB. Limit 2
-$1 on 2 bars from Coupons.com
-$1 on 2 bars in the 1/4 SS Insert (exp 3/31)
-$1 on shake in the 1/4 SS Insert (exp 3/31)
-$1 Printable here

$4.99 Slimquick Energy Shot 2 pk: $4.99 ECB. Limit 1

Spend $20 on Nexxus products: $10 ECB. Limit 5

$.99 Act Total Care Trial Size 3 oz: $.99 ECB. Limit 1


$6.99 Just for Men
-Try for FREE here

Spend $20 on Baby Products: $5 ECB. Limit 1.

*$10 Pampers Diapers or Easy Ups Jumbo pk
-$1.50 Pampers mailer request here
*$3.00 Johnsons Baby products
-$1.00 Johnsons Printables here
-$2.00 off 2 Johnson or Desitin Printable here
-$3.00 on 3 Johnson Desitin Printable here

Carnation Instant Breakfast
Sale $4.99
Use $1 off printable HERE
Total $3.99
PLUS $4.99 ECBs (limit 1)

Atkins Bars Sale $1.39
Use $1/2 (1-04 SS)
Total $2.39 for 2

Atkins Shakes 4pk
Sale $7.99
Use $1 off (1-04 SS) or printable HERE
Total $6.99PLUS $5 ECBs when you spend $12 on ANY Atkins products (limit 2)

Slim-Fast Bars or Shakes
$6.50
Use $1.25 off Bars multi-pack or drink (2-08 RP)
Total $5.25
PLUS $2 ECBs when you buy 2 (limit 2)

Nestle Crunch Eggs or Golden Butterfinger Eggs
Sale $2.50
Use $1/2 printable HERE
Total $2.00 ea

Wonka Mix-Ups
Sale $5.00
Use $1 off (2-01 SS)
Total $4.00
$7 ECBs when you spend $15 on select Wonka and Nestle candy (limit 1)

Gillette Fusion Power
Sale $7.99
Use $4 off (2-08 P&G)
Total $3.99
PLUS $4 ECBs (limit 1)

Cover Girl Cosmetics
Prices starting at $1.99
Use $1 off (3-01 P&G)
PLUS $5 ECBs when you spend $15 on Cover Girl (limit 1)

Lumene Time Freeze Products
Sale starting at $2.99
Use $4 off printable HERE (exp 3-31)
PLUS $5 ECBs when you spend $20

Select L'Oreal Products
Sale starting at $5
Use $1 off cleanser (2-08 RP)
Use $2 off any Eye or lip product or Facial Skincare (1-04 RP)
Use $3 Makeup, Powder or Concealer (1-04 RP)
PLUS $5 ECBs when you spend $20 on select L'Oreal products (limit 4)

Metamucil
Sale $9.99
Use $1 off (2-08 P&G)
Total $8.99
PLUS $2 ECBs (limit 5)

Motrin or Tylenol 225ct
Sale $14.99-$16.99
Use $1 off (1-04 RP) or printable HERE
Total $13.99-$15.99
PLUS $5 ECBs (limit 2)

First Response Fertility Test 2ct
Sale $24.99
Use $2 off printable
$22.99
PLUS $5 ECBs (limit 1)

Alli Weight Loss 120 Ct
Sale $59.99
Use $5 off printable HERE
Total $54.99
PLUS $10 ECBs (limit 2)

Great Baby Deals - Spend $20 in any of the items below, and get $5 ECBs (limit 1)
Playschool Wipes
Sale $2.50
Use $2 off printable HERE
Total $.50

Pampers Cruisers or Easy Ups
Sale $10.00
Use $2.00 (1-25 RP)
Total $8.00

Johnson's Baby Oil or Powder, and Desitin Ointment
Sale $3.00
Use $1 off (2-22 RP) or $3 off 3 printable HERE
Total $2.00

Q-Tips
Sale $3.00
Use $1/2 (1-18 RP)
Total $2.50 ea


Free Body Oil, Body Lotion, Body Wash samples

Click HERE (Note: there is no confirmation screen, but it does go through)