From Dimes to Dollars

Free Sample of Purex Triple Action Liquid Laundry Detergent

2012-01-31T08:53:00.000-08:00

Hurry and watch the Short video to get your Free Sample of Purex Triple Action Liquid Laundry Detergent. You can only get one free sample a year, so make sure you want this one!! I went ahead and grabbed it!

Facebook Freebie - Quaker Oatmeal Squares

2012-01-30T07:46:00.000-08:00

"Like" Quaker Oatmeal Squares on Facebook, then sign up for a Free Sample of the Quaker Oatmeal Bites - I had to refresh my page, but it went through just fine!

Ways I'm Making My Vacation Cost Less!

2012-01-27T07:34:00.000-08:00

We're heading to Disney World through our timeshare in April! I can't wait, but it's no secret that Disney World is not cheap. Add to that a trip to Sea World and Islands of Adventure and we're spending a small fortune in tickets alone.

Since the cost of tickets is so high, I'm working on cutting other costs associated with traveling such as gas, food, souvenirs and lodging.

Here are the ways we are saving!

1. Gas cards from My Points! I've got $50.00 in hand and another $25.00 almost reached!! (Email me and I'll send you an invitation). You simply open and close emails, search the web, surveys, or whatever you feel like! It's simple!!

2. Rewards Programs like My Coke Rewards. I was able to score two free 12-packs on a "Wednesday Deal" for only 30 points each. Drinks for vacation - check!! I talked previously about the Joys of Rewards Programs, if you want to check it out!

3. American Express - I am earning an American Express card from IPSOS - I-say surveys. I'm up to $20.00, but I'm working on getting a bit more before I cash out. Souvenirs - check!

4. Timeshare - These are NOT for everyone, but we love ours. We traded a week for a whopping $99.00. 3 Bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath, washer/dryer condo - check!! If you're interested in a little getaway at Massanutten Resort in Virginia, call 1-888-850-3585 and use referral code MA-ET034476. You will have to take a tour, but you get either a $100.00 Visa or water park tickets along with your free 3 night stay!! We go once a year and enjoy the free stay!!

Check out this link to see some of my favorite earning sites!

Mega Swagbucks Friday!!

2012-01-27T06:24:00.001-08:00

Don’t forget today is Mega Swagbucks Friday!! Search and earn your way to great prizes! I’ve earned 91 $5.00 prizes so far!

On Mega Fridays you can win more often and in higher denominations so search away!! You can read my post about making the most of Swagbucks. If you haven’t signed up, sign up today and get 30 Swagbucks to start!

My Favorite Ways to Earn Amazon Gift Cards

2012-01-26T19:00:00.000-08:00

Just placed an order for scrapbooks and refills using my Amazon gift cards! Here are my favorite ways to earn them:

1. Swagbucks. If you aren't using Swagbucks, you really should sign up today! You'll start with 30 free bucks!! It's the simplest way to earn Amazon e-gift cards out there!! For those that aren’t familiar with Swagbucks, it’s a search engine much like Google. It’s even powered by Google and Ask! Just start searching to win! You can redeem 450 Swagbucks for a $5.00 Amazon.com e-gift card. I generally earn between 20 and 50 bucks a day! You can also check out my previous post on how to make the most of Swagbucks every day.

2. Opinion Outpost. This is a survey site and each survey you complete earns you points. Each point is worth ten cents. So if you get an offer for a survey worth 20 points, and you qualify and complete the survey, you receive $2.00. Most surveys take me about 15 minutes to complete and are worth (on the average) 20 points. I earned over $80.00 this year alone! You can redeem your points Amazon e-gift cards (and other things as well). I find with Opinion Outpost that I earn points very quickly!

3. Zoombucks. I'm liking Zoombucks. It's similar to Swagbucks, but it seems like I win a bit more often. Each time you search, you have the opportunity to win Zoombucks. You can also complete surveys, offers, etc. for Zoombucks. Each Zoombuck is worth 1 cent. I like having a monetary amount to pin on the buck. Once you have 2,000 points you can redeem for a $20.00 Amazon.com e-gift card. After your first redemption you can redeem once you have reached 1,000 points. I've redeemed three times already! While the first redemption takes a while, the next are simple!

4. My View. This is a survey site that's pretty simple. I've already redeemed for $30.00 in Amazon money! You can log in each day to see if there are any available surveys. Each survey has a point value ranging from 200 to 2,000 or more. Even if you don't qualify for the entire survey you are still rewarded with 125 points for trying. Sometimes I rack up 1,000 points a day not qualifying for surveys in under a few minutes! 21,000 points earns you a $15.00 Amazon e-gift card! I got two of them in less than 6 weeks!! If you are interested in joining, email me using the Contact Me link on the right sidebar and I can send you an invitation to join!

Have fun earning and spending your rewards!!

Pampers Gifts To Grow - New 5 Point Code

2012-01-23T10:30:00.002-08:00

Have you joined Pampers Gifts To Grow yet? If not, you might want to check it out. Select packages of Pampers have codes on them you can enter for points and redeem for items, including Snapfish photo packages, Venus razors, books, stickers, coupons, etc.

Join today (it's free!) and start out with 100 points!

Plus enter this code:

TWIT9PGYETBPA12 for another 10 points to get you started!!

24 Free Issues of Family Circle

2012-01-20T10:14:00.000-08:00

Hurry and grab 24 Free Issues of Family Circle from ValueMags! I get tons of magazines each month free and then I take them to local doctor's offices!

Mega Swagbucks Friday!!

2012-01-20T08:38:00.000-08:00

Free Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Kit at Family Dollar

2012-01-19T08:43:00.001-08:00

This week at Family Dollar the Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Kit is on sale for $4.00. Pair it with the $4.00/1 Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Kit manufacturer's coupon from the 1/8/12 SmartSource and grab it for free!

I got mine this morning!!

Free Sample Gas-X Thin Strips & Coupon

2012-01-19T08:28:00.000-08:00

Grab a Free Sample of Gas-X Thin Strips and Coupon by mail. You can expect your sample in 8-10 weeks.

Free Prevacid 24 Hour by Coupon - Hurry

2012-01-19T08:02:00.000-08:00

Hurry and fill out the form to receive your Coupon by Mail for a Free 14 Count Prevacid 24 Hour. It took a while to load the page but it finally came through. This is valid up to $12.00 (1 per Household)

$1.00/1 Band-Aid - Possibly Free!

2012-01-18T18:11:00.000-08:00

Like Band_aid on Facebook and print the $1.00 off any Band-Aid Adhesives coupon! There is no size restriction so this should make the trial size packs at Wal-Mart and Target Free!!

Facebook Freebie - Free Comforts for Baby Sample

2012-01-17T17:45:00.000-08:00

Grab a Free Comforts for Baby Sample Package on Facebook. Simply Like" the page, then fill it out.

Pampers Gifts To Grow - New 10 Point Code!

2012-01-16T13:20:00.001-08:00

Have you joined Pampers Gifts To Grow yet? If not, you might want to check it out. Select packages of Pampers have codes on them you can enter for points and redeem for items, including Snapfish photo packages, Venus razors, books, stickers, coupons, etc.

Join today (it's free!) and start out with 100 points!

Plus enter this code:

FBMLKKU4RPP6P12 for another 10 points to get you started!!

Free Stay Massanutten Resort - VA

2012-01-16T07:20:00.001-08:00

Interested in a short free stay at Massanutten Resort in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia?

If you are interested in a three day, two night stay, or if you qualify for a four day, three night stay, along with EITHER tickets to the water park OR a $200/$100 Visa gift card depending on your qualifications, please contact me. The only hitch is that you do have to listen to a sales pitch. Simply say "No" and your home free.

Don't be shy - contact me via the link on the sidebar - all I need is your phone number and name to give to my Massanutten representative, or you can call 1-888-850-3585 and use referral code MA-ET034476 to receive your free stay, plus a $100/$200 Visa gift card OR free waterpark passes for your whole party

I've had several people take advantage so you should too! And if I know you we may even meet you for dinner one night at the fabulous Blue Ridge Buffet!! Massanutten resort has an indoor waterpark, mini golf, real golf, fishing pond, several indoor and outdoor swimming pools and many other amenities. It is just beautiful there.

We visited at Christmas last year and had a wonderful time!

Timeshares are a great way to vacation for free if you don't mind listening to the sales pitch and then saying "No" - something we obviously didn't do at the time, but have since then. We love owning our timeshare at a resort in which we were able to trade a week in 2007 to spend a week in a sea house in beautiful St. Lucia, a nice condo in beautiful Fort Walton, FL, a condo in Crossville, TN for a week at the lake, and most recently a townhouse at Lake Hartwell in SC!! Our next trip - Disney World here we come - we traded for a three bedroom condo in FL!!!

Free Sample of ZarBee's Natural Cough Syrup on Facebook

2012-01-13T11:59:00.000-08:00

"Like" ZarBee's on Facebook and sign up for a Free Sample of ZarBee's Natural Cough Syrup and Coupon. You have to confirm your email address and then wait 2 weeks for your sample.

Mega Swagbucks Friday!!

2012-01-13T02:07:00.001-08:00

ShopText Freebie - Clean & Clear Morning Burst Body Wash

2012-01-11T11:07:00.000-08:00

ShopText is offering a Free Sample of Clean & Clear Morning Burst Body Wash. You have to text GLAMBODY to 467467. (It takes about 5-6 texts to complete so remember standard text messaging rates apply.)

You Gotta Play This Sweeps - I've Won 3 Times!

2012-01-10T17:20:00.000-08:00

I've won 3 Free Coupons for Candy Bars playing the Mars Celebrate on the Field Instant Win Game! You can play 5 times a day and there is no limit to how many you can win!! Here are some free codes to help you along: 04010207 , 04010100 , 04003100 , 04043205 , 04003207 , 04010508 , 04040101. Good luck!!

Disney Movie Rewards - New 5 Point Code!

2012-01-09T13:01:00.000-08:00

Here is a new 5 point code to add to your Disney Movie Rewards Account:

LKFJDAL838O

I touched base about Rewards Programs here and why I think they are worth doing, even if you don't often buy the products.

Free Sample Crystal Light Energy Drink

2012-01-07T19:30:00.000-08:00

Hurry and grab a Free Sample of Crystal Light Energy Drink Mix. I'm thinking this will be good for when we go to Disney to add to bottled water!! If you have already liked them on Facebook, you have to click the little 'x' on the Like button to unlike them and then like them again!

Mega Swagbucks Friday!!

2012-01-06T06:45:00.001-08:00

Free Sample - Dove Daily Moisture Hair Care

2012-01-04T18:59:00.000-08:00

Sam's Club is offering a Free Sample of Dove Daily Moisture Hair Care. You do not have to be a member to request this sample!

Facebook Freebie - Free Sample of Lipton Green Tea with Superfruit

2012-01-03T19:03:00.001-08:00

"Like" the Lipton - Green Tea page and grab a Free Sample of Lipton Green Tea with Superfruit. Yum!!

Target - Free Mac and Cheese!

2012-01-03T08:37:00.001-08:00

Hurry and print the $1.00/1 Market Pantry Macaroni & Cheese coupon from Target. The boxes are priced around $0.57, making them Free after coupon!!

Free Sample of Puffs Tissues

2012-01-03T08:32:00.000-08:00

Grab a Free Sample of Puffs Tissues. Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery. (no P.O. Boxes per the form you fill out - sorry).

Free Sample - Benefiber

2011-12-30T19:23:00.000-08:00

Rite Aid is offering up a Free Sample of Benefiber. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Pampers Gifts To Grow - New 10 Point Code

2011-12-30T19:17:00.001-08:00

Have you joined Pampers Gifts To Grow yet? If not, you might want to check it out. Select packages of Pampers have codes on them you can enter for points and redeem for items, including Snapfish photo packages, Venus razors, books, stickers, coupons, etc.

Join today (it's free!) and start out with 100 points!

Plus enter this code:

FB2012NYAFJRYCN for another 10 points to get you started!!

Keep Playing Sweeps and Instant Wins - Check Out my Wins!

2011-12-30T18:51:00.000-08:00

I love playing Instant Win games and entering Sweepstakes!!

I don't sweep everyday. I only sweep generally late at night, while I'm watching tv. The odds are a little better the earlier or later in the day that you play because most likely there aren't quite as many people playing.

I also earn my time to play the sweeps. I mentioned this in my previous post about managing multiple survey sites.

I just do it for fun and I've been winning!

Check out some of the things I've won playing this past year:

Papa John's Large Pizza
Robitussin knit hat
Clinique Mascara
Revlon Lipstick
$50.00 Dollar General gift Card
$25.00 Victoria Secret Gift Card
2 Tickets to Six Flags
Free 20 oz. Coke
Oregon Chai Tea and Mug
Victoria Secret Pink Dog
Free Axe Product

Here are some of the current sweeps and instant wins I'm playing:

Some of these end tomorrow - so good luck!!

Free Sample Rachael Ray Nutrish Dog Food

2011-12-30T12:45:00.001-08:00

Grab a Free Sample of Rachael Ray Nutrish Dog Food. I love getting pet freebies in the mail!

Mega Swagbucks Friday!!

2011-12-30T05:42:00.001-08:00

Don’t forget today is Mega Swagbucks Friday!! Search and earn your way to great prizes! I’ve earned 78 $5.00 prizes so far!

On Mega Fridays you can win more often and in higher denominations so search away!! You can read my post about making the most of Swagbucks. If you haven’t signed up, sign up today and get 30 Swagbucks to start!

Guest Post - Recycle Your Lipton Tea Bag Covers

2011-12-29T14:00:00.000-08:00

My mom is so crafty and she tried her hand at being Green and Crafty at the same time! I love the result. Read on for a Guest Post from my awesome mom, Annette!!

Here is a great idea on how to recycle your Lipton Tea Bag Covers!

Make a scratch pad.

The Lipton Tea Bag Covers are paper and are is blank on the one side.

Cut off the sides before you open the bag all the way.
Then open bag and cut off "Legs."

This is what you have all lined up facing the same direction.

Staple these together, be sure the staple closes completely or take needle nose pliers to bend the ends under.

Add a "Cover" on top of the blank sides with 2nd staple. Very simple.

A quilted folder, or folder with pockets made with hot glue gun, pockets for the pads and crayons or colored pencils would make a nice Christmas gift for nieces and nephews.

THE FINAL PRODUCT:

My mom made the one shown for my 5 year old! This is absolutely perfect for church AND I can refill it for free!!!

The best part...My son LOVES it!!

Free Sample - Meow Mix Pate Toppers

2011-12-29T12:40:00.000-08:00

Sign up to receive Free Sample of Meow Mix Paté Toppers, and you'll also receive a $1.00 off any size bag of Meow Mix Tender Centers cat food coupon courtesy of Wal-Mart.

Kashi Cereal Single Cups - Possibly Free!

2011-12-29T09:10:00.000-08:00

Hurry and print the $1.00/1 Kashi GOLEAN Crisp! Cereal and the $1.00/1 Kashi Cereal Coupons! There are no size restrictions and some Wal-Mart and Target stores carry the single cups for $1.00, making them Free!!

EcoTools $1.00/1 Coupon - Free - $0.04!!!

2011-12-28T16:26:00.000-08:00

Hurry and print two (hit back and refresh for the second one) coupons for $1.00/1 EcoTools Product! The mini mesh sponges are priced at $1.04 at Target and I'm hearing they may be possibly free after coupon at Wal-Mart!!

One Free Issue of Sound & Vision Magazine

2011-12-27T13:21:00.000-08:00

Hurry and get One Free Issue of Sound & Vision Magazine from ValueMags. It says it will be the December 2011 issue. I read the magazines and them take them my local doctor's offices for other people to enjoy!

One Free Issue of Ladies' Home Journel

2011-12-27T13:11:00.000-08:00

Get One Free Issue (March) of Ladies' Home Journal from ValueMags. I love getting free magazines!

Free Trial Size Aquafresh!

2011-12-26T14:34:00.000-08:00

Hurry and print 2 coupons (remember to hit back and refresh for your second coupon) for $1.00 off 1 Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste. These are priced at around $0.97 at Wal-Mart and Target, making them Free!!

Pampers Gifts To Grow - New 10 Point Code

2011-12-26T10:50:00.001-08:00

Have you joined Pampers Gifts To Grow yet? If not, you might want to check it out. Select packages of Pampers have codes on them you can enter for points and redeem for items, including Snapfish photo packages, Venus razors, books, stickers, coupons, etc.

Join today (it's free!) and start out with 100 points!

Plus enter this code:

FAC1211PPXHKHND for another 10 points to get you started!!

Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal - 3 Free Issues

2011-12-26T10:42:00.000-08:00

My hubby is going to love this!! Sign up for 3 Free Issues of Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal. Allow 6-8 weeks for first issue.

*This does say trial issues so you may have to cancel at some point or put up with extra mail wanting you to ssubscribe.

Pampers Gifts To Grow - New 5 Point Code

2011-12-21T18:15:00.000-08:00

Have you joined Pampers Gifts To Grow yet? If not, you might want to check it out. Select packages of Pampers have codes on them you can enter for points and redeem for items, including Snapfish photo packages, Venus razors, books, stickers, coupons, etc.

Join today (it's free!) and start out with 100 points!

Plus enter this code:

TWITJBAD21W2011 for another 10 points to get you started!!

Disney Movie Rewards - 25 Point Code Today Only

2011-12-21T18:11:00.000-08:00

Here is a new 25 point code to add to your Disney Movie Rewards Account:

Cheer11

I touched base about Rewards Programs here and why I think they are worth doing, even if you don't often buy the products.

Disney Movie Rewards - New 5 Point Code!

2011-12-20T18:43:00.001-08:00

Here is a new 5 point code to add to your Disney Movie Rewards Account:

25DOCDKSAF8S

I touched base about Rewards Programs here and why I think they are worth doing, even if you don't often buy the products.

CVS - Free Essence of Beauty Hand Cream

2011-12-19T16:24:00.000-08:00

"Like" CVS Minute Clinic on Facebook and fill out the quick form to receive by email a coupon for a Free Essence of Beauty Hand Purse Sized Hand Cream (up to $1.99)!!

Disney Movie Rewards - New 5 Point Code!

2011-12-19T16:23:00.000-08:00

Here is a new 5 point code to add to your Disney Movie Rewards Account:

25DOC83EALDJ

I touched base about Rewards Programs here and why I think they are worth doing, even if you don't often buy the products.

Free Sample of Poise

2011-12-19T16:17:00.000-08:00

Grab a Free Sample of Poise pads. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Free Sample of Kleenex Cool Touch Tissues

2011-12-19T06:15:00.000-08:00

Sam's Club is offering a Free Sample of Kleenex Cool Touch Tissues. You do not have to be a member, so grab the sample now! Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Disney Movie Rewards - 10 Point Code

2011-12-18T13:13:00.000-08:00

Here is a new 10 point code to add to your Disney Movie Rewards Account:

DOC561026

I touched base about Rewards Programs here and why I think they are worth doing, even if you don't often buy the products.

Shopping for Free (Week of 12/11/11)

2011-12-16T07:22:00.000-08:00

I decided I would post my shopping trips each week in which I purchase items for Free! Nothing is better than Free!

This week I scored the following:

CVS:

3 Centrum Vitamins - $9.99 each
Total $29.97
Used 2 - $5.0 0/1 Printable coupons
Used 1 - $7.00/1 MQ (12/11 RP)
Stacked with 1 - $5.00/1 CVS Coupon from scanner
Total - $7.97
Paid with ECBs and got $10.00 (gift card to CVS back!)
$2.03 MONEYMAKER!!

Combos - $2.00, Get $2.00 ECBs back - FREE!

WAL-MART:

2 K-Y Jellys - $2.82 each
Used 2 - $3.00/1 printable coup ons
$0.36 MONEYMAKER!!

2 Tide Packets (trial size) - $0.97 each
Used 2 - $1.00/1 MQs (found these in the Tide aisle- someone left them)
$0.06 MONEYMAKER!!

1 Old Spice Body Wash (trial size) - $0.97
Used 1 - $1.00/1 MQ P&G Home Mailer
$0.03 MONEYMAKER!!

TARGET:

4 Glade Holiday Cheers Twin Refills $2.50 each (the one in the photo is the only one scanning at $2.50)
1 Glade Premium Room Spray $2.50
Used (4) $2/1 Plug Ins Scented Oil Twin Refill Coupon (will need access to 2 computers)
Used (1) $.55/1 Glade Room Spray (12/4 SS)
Stacked with $1.50/3 Glade Home Fragrance Target Store Printable Coupon
Paid $2.45, Get back a $5 Gift Card
FREE and $2.55 MONEYMAKER

2 Eucerin Hand Creams (trial size) - $0.97 each

Used 2 $1.00/1 Target Printable

FREE and $0.06 MONEYMAKER

2 Playtex Sippy Cups - $3.99 each

Used the coupons I posted about HERE and stacked with same

FREE and $0.02 MONEYMAKER!!

Don't forget the Nivea tins, I posted about here - My store was out!

FAMILY DOLLAR:

6 packs Snausages Treats - $1.00 each

Used 2 $1.00/1 Printables

Used 2 $1.50/2 Printables

$1.00 for all 6

I know not completely free but that's only
$0.17 a pack!!!

I use moneymakers to purchase cat and dog food since I can't get it completely free, generally!!

Target - Another Great Deal - Playtex Spill-Proof Cup

2011-12-14T16:53:00.000-08:00

Target has another great deal! Purchase the Playtex Spill-Proof Cup Single for around $4.39. Use the following:

Use $2.00 off 1 or 2 pack Playtex Cups Target Printable
Use $2.00/1 Playtex Product (sign up required, coupon emailed to you)
Total - $0.39!

Target - Free Nivea, Print the Coupon

2011-12-14T16:37:00.000-08:00

Hurry and print the $1.00/1 Nivea Hand or Body Lotion Coupon to score a free trial sized Nivea tins from Target (look under personal care). Remember you should be able to print the coupon twice! What a great stocking stuffer!

Wal-Mart - Free K-Y Jelly, Plus MoneyMaker!

2011-12-13T17:45:00.000-08:00

Print the $3.00/1 Any K-Y Jelly Coupon and then take it to Wal-Mart where the 2 oz. tubes are priced around $2.62, making it Free, plus get $0.38 in overage!! I use my overage to buy cat food!

Target - Free Eucerin Trial Size with Coupon

2011-12-12T10:36:00.000-08:00

Hurry and print the $1.00/1 Aquaphor or Eucerin Target Coupon (look under person care). You can find the 1 oz. trial sized Eucerin lotions for $0.97, making them free!

Facebook - $2.00/1 Tide Coupon!

2011-12-12T10:25:00.000-08:00

Hurry over to Facebook and "Like" Tide to grab a $2.00/1 Tide Coupon (by mail). This was offered before and is being offered again! I was able to get one today! Often times these coupons don't exclude trial sizes, making for Free single packets depending on the store's policies!

Disney Movie Rewards - 5 Point Code

2011-12-07T09:31:00.000-08:00

Here is a new 5 point code to add to your Disney Movie Rewards Account:

25DOCVBZQ987

I touched base about Rewards Programs here and why I think they are worth doing, even if you don't often buy the products.

Shopping for FREE this week!

2011-12-07T07:45:00.001-08:00

This week I hit several stores and was able to grab some freebies! Here's how you can too:

KMART

Nivea Lip Balms are on sale B1G1 Free and are priced at $2.99
Use the $3.00/2 Nivea Lip Care MQ from 12/4 RP
Get Both FREE

TARGET

Maybelline Baby Lips
Use $1.00/1 Printable Coupon
Stack with $2.00/1 Target Printable
FREE

Head and Shoulders trial size $0.97
Used $1.00/1 MQ P&G Home Mailer
FREE

Secret Deodorant trial size $0.97
Used $1.00/1 MQ P&G Home Mailer
FREE

Sally Hansen Nail Polish $2.36
Used $1.00 Printable (NLA)
Stacked with $0.99/1 Target Printable
$0.37 (used overage from other items)

WALMART

Schick Disposable Razors $1.97
Use $2.00/1 MQ from 12/4 SS
FREE, plus $0.03 overage!

Also (not pictured)
Panku Bread Crumbs $1.82
Use $3.00/1 Printable Coupon (NLA)
FREE, plus $1.18 overage!

I used the overage to buy Christmas decorations!!

My Coke Rewards - Free 12 Packs for only 30 Points!

2011-12-07T07:38:00.000-08:00

Today's My Coke Rewards is offering the Free Sparkling 12-Pack Coke Product Coupon for only 30 Points!! This won't last long. It states 2 per household. If you've got points, then hurry over and grab this coupon!! I grabbed two!!

**This makes an awesome deal at CVS when they run there 12-packs of Coke on Extrabuck deals!!

Facebook Freebie - Free Sample of John Frieda Hair Care

2011-12-06T17:32:00.001-08:00

Hurry on over and "Like" John Frieda for a Free Sample of Root Awakening Shampoo and Conditioner and the chance to print a $1.00 off coupon good at Walgreens.

HOT - $3.00/1 Kikkoman Coupon

2011-12-05T06:40:00.000-08:00

Hurry and print this hot $3.00/1 Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs or Ponzu Sauce from SmartSource. Print it twice, because I bet this will make for a free product!

New Home Made Simple Booklet

2011-12-02T07:58:00.000-08:00

Request a new Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet with over $35.00 in savings! I love these coupon booklets!

Mega Swagbucks Frday!

2011-12-02T07:38:00.001-08:00

Kroger - Cartbuster Deal of The Day Coupons

2011-12-01T08:47:00.000-08:00

If you have a Kroger (or affiliate) around they are offering a special coupon each day that you can load directly onto your shopper's card!

Today hurry and load a digital coupon for a Free Perrier or Acqua Panna bottle of water!!

The rest of the list looks like this:

12/2 - Save $30.00 on Nescafe Dolce Gusto

12/3 - Save $1.00 on Kellogg’s Cereal

12/4 - FREE Mars Chocolate Single

12/5 - Save $1.00 on Orville Redenbacher

12/6 - Save $4.00 on Purina Dog Chow

12/7 - Save $0.50 on Lifesavers Bag

12/8 - FREE Sprite 2 Liter, When you buy any TWO 6 or 8-Pack MPET or Coca-Cola Brands.

12/9 - Save $2.00 on Quilted Northern

12/10 - Save $2.50/2 on Buitoni Pasta or Sauce

12/11 - Save $1.50 on TRESemmé

12/12 - Save $1.50 on Wesson Oil

12/13 - Save $1.00 on Lean Cuisine Market Creations

Sweeps/Instant Wins Worth Playing!

2011-11-30T18:49:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted any Sweeps to enter lately, but there are a bunch of good ones! I've recently won a Fast Five DVD and a Victoria Secret Pink Dog!

Here are a few great Sweeps to play with lots of winners!

In fact I won a 1 oz. body lotion just now from the Burt's Bees Be Merry Instant Win Game on Facebook. (Click on Unwrap My Gift).

Another sweeps with a lot of winners is the Robitussin Acts of Relief. There are 400 winners per day of items like hats and blankets!

Good Luck!

Minute Maid Coupons - Hurry - $1.00/1 12 pack cans or $1.00/1 Juice Boxes!

2011-11-30T18:10:00.000-08:00

Hurry and print your coupons for $1.00/1 Minute Maid 12 pack cans or $1.00/1 Minute Maid Juice Boxes (search under beverages)! These always go quick!!

CVS Black Friday Haul - $9.88 OOP for $135.43 in Products!!

2011-11-29T09:29:00.000-08:00

Wow - CVS was rocking Thursday morning. Yes, I said Thursday because they were open and started their Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving Day at 8 am! My little sister, Cassandra (who is an awesome shopper) and I were there right on time! There were several other shoppers and the great thing was that everyone was so nice and everyone helped each other find things and we all worked waited patiently in line! We each would do two transactions and then step to the back of the line.

I did a total of 8 transactions - yes 8!!!

I did mess up my sixth transaction which cost me about a $1.50, but in my defense my son had a nose bleed and I had to rip open the Kleenex for my 7th transaction and I decided to pay for it in #5 since I had opened it to be fair. I doubt anyone would have cared, but I just felt better doing that! By the way, my son (5) was fantastic!

Transaction 1: ECBS starting with $6.99

Breathe Right $5.99
Used $1.50/1 CVS Coupon
Plus Used -1.50 MQ
Total $2.99

2 Hershey King $1.98

Theraflu Caplets 1.87
Theraflu Daytime 0.99
Used $3.00/2 MQ

CVS Dental Flossers 1.99

Benefiber 1.49
Used $2.00/1 MQ

Merchandise Total $13.32
Total after Coupons 6.96
Paid $0.45 (tax only)
ECBS Back 14.29

Transaction 2: ECBs to use 14.29 (from Trans 1 above)

finish quantum 2.99
Used $1.00/1 MQ

LA Gel 2.49
Used $1.00/1 MQ

Colgate 2.87
Used $1.00/1 MQ

Listerine Pocket Packs 2.99
Used $0.50/1 MQ

Fiber One Brownie Bars 3.99
Used $0.75/1 MQ

Gum Toothbrush 2.99
Used $0.55/1 MQ

Balance Bar 1.69

Merchandise Total 20.01
Total After Coupons 14.46
Paid 1.76 (.90 subtotal and the rest tax!)
ECBs Back 19.01

Transaction 3: ECBs to spend 19.01

Starbucks 1.69

advil pm 0.99

Remote 6.99

cepacol 4.99
Used $1.00/1 MQ

Be Kool 4.49

Soft Lips 2.00

Merchandise Total 20.16
Total After Coupons 19.16
Paid 0.85 ($0.14 subtotal rest was tax!)
ECBs Back 21.15

Transaction 4: ECBs to spend 21.15

irish spring deo 2.77

earbuds 6.99

batteries 3.99

2 Chex Ceareals 5.74
Used $1.00/2 MQ

Merchandise Total 19.49
Total After Coupons 18.49
Paid $0.81 (tax ONLY!)
ECBs Back 16.98

Transaction 5: ECBs to use 17.96

3 irish spring 8.31

4 mars 3.00

listerine 2.99
Used $0.50/1 MQ

wet n wild 2.88

Pepto 2.99

Kleenex 1.50
Used $0.40/1 MQ

Carmex $1.00
Used $0.30/1 MQ

Merchandise Total $22.67
Total After Coupons $21.47
Paid $3.70 (2.80 subtotal rest was tax!)
ECBs back: 17.98

Transaction 6: ECBs to use $17.98

2 Herbal Essence 6.97
Used 2 $1.00/1 mq

1 Colgate 2.87
Used $1.00/1 MQ

2 Revlon Nailpolishes 9.98

Merchandise Total $19.82
Total After Coupons $17.82
Paid $1.33 (.34 subtotal and the rest was tax!)
ECBs back: 12.00

Transaction 7: ECBs to use $12.00

2 Revlon Nailpolishes 9.98

Merchandise Total $9.98
Paid $0.48 (tax only!)
ECBs back $8.00

Transaction 8: ECBs to use $8.00 (plus others not used in previous trans)

2 Revlon Nailpolishes $9.98

Merchandise Total $9.98
Paid $0.50 (tax only!)
ECBs Back $8.00

I actually ended with $15.87 in ECBs!

My Awesome CVS Deal (Week of 11/27) - $1.78!!

2011-11-29T09:27:00.000-08:00

CVS is offering a promotion where if you purchase $30.00 (before coupons) in select items, you receive a $10.00 gift card of your choice. Since you don't get Extrabucks for the items you purchase, I choose to get a CVS gift card to use like Extrabucks for the next time I shop.

This week I purchased everything in the photo for a whopping $1.78 (including tax).

Tide $5.94
Used $2.00/1 Facebook offer MQ (NLA)
Total $3.94

4 Glade Aerosols $3.96
Used 2 $2.00/2 Glade Products which I shared here (NLA)
FREE

Scott Toilet Paper $3.49

2 Dawn Dish Soaps - $1.98
Used 2 $0.25 MQ (Home Made Simple Booklets)
$1.48

1 Oral B Toothbrush $4.99
Used $3.00/1 MQ from 11/27 P&G
$1.99

3 Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner - $10.47
Used $3.00/2 MQ from 11/27 P&G
Used $1.00/1 MQ from P&G Home Mailer
$6.47

Paid with 16.87 ECBS

$1.78 OOP!!

Received back $10.00 CVS gift card for shopping next week!

Stay Tuned for my Black Friday Haul!!

Free NYC Nail Color at Target

2011-11-28T18:13:00.001-08:00

Hurry to Target's Coupon Page to print a $1.00 off 1 NYC New York Color Cosmetic Item. This coupon includes the nail polishes which start at $0.99 making them Free!! I was able to print it twice!

While you are there print the $1.00 off 1 Sally Hansen Nail Care or nail color item and combine it with the $1.00 Sally Hansen Nail Color (expires 11/30) from the RP 9/25/11 to purchase it starting at $0.04! (Regular $2.04)!

CVS - Print Now $2.00/2 Glade Products

2011-11-25T14:57:00.000-08:00

Hurry over to CVS.com and print the $2.00 off 2 Glade Coupon. Next week (starting Sunday), the regular Glade aerosol sprays are on sale for $0.99, making 2 FREE after each coupon! I was able to print the coupon twice!

New 10 point code for Pampers Gifts To Grow

2011-11-25T12:19:00.000-08:00

Have you joined Pampers Gifts To Grow yet? If not, you might want to check it out. Select packages of Pampers have codes on them you can enter for points and redeem for items, including Snapfish photo packages, Venus razors, books, stickers, coupons, etc.

Join today (it's free!) and start out with 100 points!

Plus enter this code:

FAC1124PPXD36XF for another 10 points to get you started!!

Facebook Freebie - Seventh Generation Dish Soap Samples

2011-11-21T18:45:00.001-08:00

"Like" Seventh Generation on Facebook and sign up for your Free Samples of Seventh Generation Dish Soap! I really like their products so I'm anxious to try the dish soap!

Facebook Freebie - Cafe Escapes K Cups

2011-11-21T15:37:00.000-08:00

"Like" Cafe Escapes on Facebook and request your Free Sample of Cafe Escapes K Cups. Mmmmm!! (Page took a while to load, be patient!)

Also, remember to use a separate email account when signing up for freebies to keep your regular email clean from junk!

Why I Coupon, Sweep and Sign Up for Freebies

2011-11-21T11:59:00.000-08:00

Three and a half years ago we had just brought our son home from Russia at the age of 21 months. I was home with him for six weeks before I was expected back to work. The six weeks were unpaid and after the expenses of the adoption, I was looking for ways to earn a little money on the side, or at least start saving some money. Shortly after starting back to work full-time, both my husband and I felt that I was needed at home more so I transitioned to part-time work, which meant a part-time check.

Before then I had never bothered to cut coupons, never bought a newspaper, and just bought what we wanted and needed. Now with a toddler in tow who needed surgery and medical bills piling up, I knew we needed to find other ways to make or save money.

A friend and fellow adoptive mother introduced me to the world of couponing. I started reading other frugal blogs. I saw how some were playing the drugstores games (like working CVS Extra Care Bucks) and how some were listing items they could get free at many local stores by using coupons. I was introduced to internet printable coupons, survey sites, points programs and I was thrilled. I could do this stuff, while being at home and with a 2-3 hour nap time (I know – I was lucky) I could read deals and learn to come up with my own!

I posted my first frugal adventure into CVS on my family/adoption blog here as part of another post, but because I was so proud of myself I had to get it posted somewhere. I came out of CVS with way more than the one bottle of conditioner I had to buy, for less than the actual price of the bottle itself! I couldn’t believe it when the cashier gave me my total.

The rest is history.

I started this blog, started shopping with coupons, requesting free samples of products, and saving money. Since then I don’t think I’ve once actually paid out of pocket for a tube of toothpaste, razors, shampoo, conditioner, etc.

While I tend to stick to only a few stores, CVS, Kroger, and Target mainly, I’ve found that just by matching coupons with sales, stacking coupons (where allowed) and making smaller shopping trips, has saved us a ton. I've completely cut out our toiletries budget!

I make most of my trips quick by laying out my deal and coupons ahead of time and only going in after those items. My husband supports me a great deal and can never believe the deals I come home with. In fact, every Sunday he lets me venture out on my own to shop CVS by myself. He knows even though I have the deal laid out, that sometimes it takes me a bit longer than necessary ;) especially since I love listening to books on CD in the car!

The most valuable lesson I have learned is that coupons ARE cash. Isn’t it fun to watch your total tick down?! I always ask the cashier, if the screen doesn’t show it, to subtotal the items so I can watch the coupons at work. When it’s done I think about how much extra cash I would have to pull out of my pocket to pay for the items had I not used the coupons. They really do work like cash!

Remember to start small (if you are new to the couponing world) and even keep it small (I still generally do one transaction deals and only shop a few stores). You don't have to buy multiple Sunday newspapers, travel a hundred miles to a store you don't have near you, or go out and get every single deal.

Do what you can, in the time you have and never let couponing take away from your family! Have fun and remeber you can share your deals with me or let me know of a good deal by leaving a comment or emailing me with the link on the right side of the screen.

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2011-11-21T09:26:00.001-08:00

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Free Samples of Dove Nourishing Oil Care and Woolite Extra Dark Care Detergent

2011-11-20T18:12:00.000-08:00

Target has two new free samples available on their page! Hurry and grab a Free Sample of Dover Nourishing Oil Care and a Free Sample of Woolite Extra Dark Care Detergent.

Free Sample of Barista Prima Coffeehouse K-Cups

2011-11-18T08:52:00.000-08:00

Kohl's is offering a Free Sample of Barista Prima Coffeehouse K-Cups! You have to use a code so use this one Pywjrsmw!!

Mega Swagbucks Friday!!

2011-11-18T07:29:00.001-08:00

Write a Company Get a Coupon

2011-11-16T18:15:00.000-08:00

I have a page for companies I write and receive coupons from (look to the right of the screen). It's been a while since I've had the time so imagine my surprise when I received a coupon for a Free Bag of Kettle Brand Potato Chips in the mail from the company. I wrote them about six months ago or longer and received a coupon at that time. Apparently they send out additional coupons occassionally as well!! You can contact them here!

CVS 20% off Shopping Pass (good through 11/19)

2011-11-16T18:13:00.001-08:00

Like CVS on Facebook and register for a 20% off shopping pass valid through 11/19! This will pair nicely with several sales this week!

New 5 Point Code for Pampers Gifts To Grow

2011-11-14T11:11:00.000-08:00

Have you joined Pampers Gifts To Grow yet? If not, you might want to check it out. Select packages of Pampers have codes on them you can enter for points and redeem for items, including Snapfish photo packages, Venus razors, books, stickers, coupons, etc.

Join today (it's free!) and start out with 100 points!

Plus enter this code:

HOLIDAYGIFT2011 for another 5 points to get you started!!

Free Sample - Kotex Natural Balance

2011-11-13T18:20:00.001-08:00

Grab a Free Sample of Kotex Natural Balance Products! Great for throwing in your purse on the run!

Free Sample of White's Premium Dog Food

2011-11-13T18:17:00.000-08:00

Hurry and get a Free Sample of White's Premium Dog Food! I always mix my small samples into a larger bin with my dog's regular food - the samples stretch a bag even farther!

Mega Swagbucks Friday!

2011-11-11T07:38:00.001-08:00

Free Sample of AmLactin Lotion

2011-11-10T17:42:00.000-08:00

All You Magazine is offering a Free Sample of AmLactin Lotion.

Facebook Freebie - Woolite Dark

2011-11-10T17:36:00.000-08:00

Woolite is offering a Free Sample of Woolite Dark Care on Facebook! Plus be entered to win a $5,000 shopping spree!

You Can Make Money With Survey Sites - Post #8

2011-11-10T13:19:00.000-08:00

Here's a new site that I just signed up for!

Send Earnings

You get a $5.00 Bonus for signing up and if you complete the first profile survey you get $0.50! After that just read your emails (click the links) and earn $0.02 for each one. There are other ways to earn also! Once you get to $25.00, you can cashout! This site works just like Inbox Dollars (get a $5.00 signup bonus also!) who I've made $60.00 this year!

Free Stay at Massanutten Resort in VA!

2011-11-10T13:17:00.001-08:00

Facebook Freebie - Tresemme Shampoo & Conditioner

2011-11-09T18:18:00.001-08:00

"Like" Tresemme on Facebook and receive a Free Sample of Shampoo and Conditioner!

Free Sample of Nature's Path Granola Bar

2011-11-07T05:28:00.000-08:00

Sign up and vote for your favorite flavor and receive a Free Sample of Nature's Path Granola Bar! You can choose from Choconut, Pumpkin-N-Spice, Lotta Apricotta or Berry Strawberry granola bars! Yum!

CVS Black Friday - Print & Save Coupons

2011-11-03T17:47:00.000-07:00

Print and save a $0.30 off 1 Carmex coupon to use at CVS on Black Friday! They will be price at $1.00 with $1.00 ECB back - use the couon, pay $0.70 and get back $1.00 ECB!

New 10 Point Code for Pampers Gifts To Grow

2011-11-03T17:46:00.000-07:00

Have you joined Pampers Gifts To Grow yet? If not, you might want to check it out. Select packages of Pampers have codes on them you can enter for points and redeem for items, including Snapfish photo packages, Venus razors, books, stickers, coupons, etc.

Join today (it's free!) and start out with 100 points!

Plus enter this code:

CABRANDSVRNOV11 for another 10 points to get you started!!

$10.00 Worth of Downy Coupons

2011-10-31T10:02:00.000-07:00

Grab $10.00 Worth of Downy Coupons (By Mail) when you sign up!

Free Sample of Simply Right Formula

2011-10-29T09:13:00.000-07:00

Grab a Free Sample of Simply Right Baby Formula. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Free Sample of Goodnites

2011-10-28T16:05:00.000-07:00

Sam's Club is offering a Free Sample of GoodNites. You do NOT have to be a member to grab this.

Mega Swagbucks Friday - My Favorite Way to Earn Amazon Money!

2011-10-28T08:22:00.001-07:00

Free Subscription (12 issues) to Ski Magazine

2011-10-27T09:58:00.000-07:00

ValueMags is offering a Free Subscription (12 issues) to Ski Magazine. These make great gifts if you have skiing fans!

High Value Vick's Nature Fusion Coupon ($4.00/1)!

2011-10-25T10:28:00.000-07:00

Hurry - Vocalpoint is offering a $4.00/1 Vick's Nature Fusion Cold & Flu Product Coupon by mail. If you haven't joined Vocalpoint, it's free and they often offer high value coupons or samples!

Free Philips Avent 4 Oz. Bottle on Facebook

2011-10-24T14:29:00.001-07:00

Hurry and "Like" Avent on Facebook for a Free Philips Avent 4 Oz. Bottle!

Free Sample Aveeno Living Color Shampoo & Conditioner

2011-10-20T17:37:00.001-07:00

Wal-Mart is offering a Free Sample of Aveeno Shampoo and Conditioner. Allow 4 weeks for delivery!

Free Sample of Garnier Color Shield Shampoo & Conditioner

2011-10-19T16:10:00.001-07:00

Grab a Free Sample of Garnier Color Shield Shampoo and Conditioner! This looks luxurious!

Free Sample Royal Canin Cat Food

2011-10-17T05:40:00.001-07:00

Grab a Free Sample of Royal Canin Cat Food! I'm sure this won't last long. I love getting pet freebies in the mail!