"Like" Wellness on Facebook and then look to the left for the Get A Free Sample Tab. You can sign up for a Free Sample of Wellness Dog AND/or Cat Food. I signed up for both since we habe 3 dogs and 2 cats running around here!!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Reuse, Recycle - Reusing Wipe Containers
Do you have any wipe containers sitting around your house, or do you throw them away when they are empty?? Well, not only can you often times buy refills for them, but there are many other uses as well.
In this case, I had a coupon (surprise!) for Huggies and the only pack design they had was Disney princesses. Why I have nothing against them, my husband and son did not want them showing in the bathroom, so I plopped the pack into a hard case wipe 
container I already had.
container I already had.We also use wipe containers for crayons, markers, glitter pens etc.
There are tons of uses for these containers! My other favorite is to put the small Legos in them and then they travel easily!
What can you think of to use the wipe containers for?
Card Making - Guest Post
I have another great guest post from my mother Annette! She is fabulous at making cards for any occassion! She made my birthday card this year and it said Happy Birthday to the Coupon Queen and was decorated with coupons and such - It is my favorite card ever!! In fact I love it so much it's hanging in my kitchen! Most of the time after enjoyig a card for few days, they get thrown away. My husband and I don't even trade cards anymore becasue we were spending $1-3 on a nice card only to throw it away some time later. So making cards makes perfect sense!! 1. Collect old writing paper, cards and the envelopes from yard sales, and goodwill. Even if you don’t like the picture there is usually something on the card you can use-a border, saying, simple happy birthday, butterfly, etc. Wrapping paper is another good resource!
2. BUY Card stock paper – it’s definitely worth it and get a good glue stick. The children's glue sticks do not work as well.
7. Glue picture onto card stock piece.
12. SAVE SAVE SAVE leftover card stock and keep it flat or stacked so won’t wrinkle. I had one piece leftover for card pictures and one good piece for another card. THIS CARD TOOK ONLY 15 MINUTES.
2. BUY Card stock paper – it’s definitely worth it and get a good glue stick. The children's glue sticks do not work as well.4.Get a paper cutter if you can, or have a good ruler 12" and scissors you like.
5. Go through cards, old cards, magazines you buy at yard sales (I have found magazine paper not good to use except small things)-even a small catalogue of cross stitch patterns is good can be used for pictures.
6. Cut your picture to fit on smallish piece of card stock – don’t be afraid to trim down and get picture effect you want.
7. Glue picture onto card stock piece. 8. Sew straight stitch with color thread around it, starting at bottom. Move it gently or zig zag it – cut thread strings off after you go 1 ½ inches so won’t tangle on next pass. I have to turn card picture at corners with needle in. Do 4 arounds. If you don't have a sewing machine you can do by hand being sure not to bend paper - embroidery would be wonderful ! Painting a border or fake stitches is pretty too.
9. Pick envelope bigger than picture. Measure card stock double width of envelope minus ¼ inch. Measure 
height of card minus ¼ inch of envelope. You will figure out quickly how to do this by eye. Fold card in half.
height of card minus ¼ inch of envelope. You will figure out quickly how to do this by eye. Fold card in half. 10. Make SURE you know how card is to open before you place your picture. Glue it on well. I use a matt knife to add glue under parts of rim when I have to – if you glue well the first time on back of picture you won’t need to do this.
11. Finish your card with a happy birthday you cut out or use your computer and colors to print out message. OR use message from another card. This wishing well is from a get well card and I wanted it for a niece’s birthday.I had the sticker.
12. SAVE SAVE SAVE leftover card stock and keep it flat or stacked so won’t wrinkle. I had one piece leftover for card pictures and one good piece for another card. THIS CARD TOOK ONLY 15 MINUTES. Monday, March 28, 2011
Free Pouch of Uncle Ben's Ready Rice
Grab a Free Pouch of Uncle Ben's Ready Rice! Allow 8 weeks for delivery. I love free food samples to help stock my pantry!
Free Sample of Prilosec
Sign up to see if you qualify for a Free Sample of Prilosec. My husband takes this for heartburn so I love getting the free samples.
Free Sample of AVeeno Hair Care - Choose Your Sample!
Head on over and grab a Free Sample of Aveeno Hair Care! You can choose your sample with this one. I chose the new Aveeno Living Color Shampoo & Conditioner Sample. Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.
Facebook Freebie - Degree Women Deodorant
"Like" Degree on Facebook and fill out the form to receive a Free Sample of Degree Women's Expert Protection with motionSENSE Deodorant!! What a great free sample to grab for the office or vacation!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Target Deals (Just a Quick Trip $1.36 for all)
Today I ran into Target looking for the Kandoo wipes that I received a free couopn for, but they didn't have them, so in an effort to make the trip worthwhile I picked up the following:
1 Huggies Wipes (for my purse!) $1.27
Used $0.50 off any Kimberly Clark products
To get these see my Write a Company, Get a Coupon List!
$0.77
1 Old Spice Trial Size Deo $0.97
Used $1.00/1 MQ from the P&G Home Mailer
FREE
1 Secret Trial Size Deo $0.97
Used $1.00/1 MQ from the P&G Home Mailer
FREE
1 Kleenex package (again for the purse!) $0.99
Used $0.50 off any Kimberly Clark Product
From the Write a Company, Get a Coupon List!
$0.49
2 Trial Size Tide Packets $0.97 each
Used 2 $1.00/1 Tide coupons from the P&G Home Mailer
Both FREE
Used a reusable shopping bag for $0.05 off my order
Total $1.36 after tax!!
CVS - Week of 3/27 (Great Week!)
I had a great shopping trip to CVS today!! I spent $0.82 OOP for everything you see below!! If you need help shopping CVS, you can check out my original post here. My favorite tip of the day: Remember you can stack manufacturer's couopns with CVS coupons!!)
Here's how I did me deal:
4 Pledge aerosol cans - on sale $3.00 each (Buy $12.00, Get back $4.00 ECBS) I used 2 B1G1 MQ's from the SS 2/13 (exp. today!) The cashier took off $5.89 for each free product instead of the $3.00! Paid $0.22 for all 4 items! Hint: If they only take off the $3.00 for the Free item, you can stack on two additional $1.00/1 printable coupons. 1 Skintimate Shaving Cream $3.49 Used Nothing $2.50 Ecbs back Final Price $0.99! Plus i got a bottle that had a free Schick Extreme 3 Razor attached to it! 2 Litpon Teas 2 for $5.00 Used $0.75/2 MQ (today's paper) 1 Colgate Toothbrush $2.99 Used $1.00 MQ (today's paper) Got back $2.50 ECBs Final price MONEYMAKER! (made $0.51!!) 1 Vaseline Lotion Clearanced for $1.00! Had a $1.00 MQ from today's paper Didn't use it...had enough ECBs to pay for transaction! Used $9.00 ECBs from prior weeks Paid $0.82 OOP Got back a total of $8.50 ECBs! Woo Hoo! What a great trip!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Mega Swagbucks Friday!
Don’t forget today is Mega Swagbucks Friday!! Search and earn your way to great prizes! I’ve earned 57 $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!
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!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
12 Free Issues of Working Mother Magazine
Get a Free Subscription (12 Issues) of Working Mother Magazine from ValueMags. I love getting subscriptions from ValueMags! I already receive this subscription, and love it!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Facebook Offer - Possible Free Box of John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Colour
"Like" John Frieda Salon precise Color and sroll down to the Complete Survey button. Take the survey and see if you qualify for a Free Box of John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Colour. I qualified - YAY!! If you don't qualify, you will most likely get a coupon.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Check Your Email - Kohl's $10.00 off $10.00
Today in my email box I received a $10.00 off $10.00 purchase coupon!! I love these because I can get stocking stuffers for my son for free and they are nice items!! This time though I just may have to splurge and choose something for myself!! This coupon is only good today through Sunday. If you aren't signed up to receive emails from Kohl's you can sign up here.
Free Issue of Parenting School Years
ValueMags is offering One Free Issue of Parenting School Years. You'll never receive a bill. Allow 4-6 weeks for your issue to arrive! This one is extra special for me sinceI just registered my baby in Kindergarten last week. I'm still reeling!!
Mega Swagbucks Friday!
Don’t forget today is Mega Swagbucks Friday!! Search and earn your way to great prizes! I’ve earned 57 $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!
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!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Free Sample Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Touch of Fruit
Grab a Free Sample of Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Touch of Fruit from Vocalpoint. You do have to be a member, but it's free. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
New Kroger Sweeps - March To Savings
Play the new Kroger Sweeps March to Savings. You can win twice! I won a Free Kraft Salad Dressing tonight!! Over 1,300 winners a day so you've got a great shot!!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Dollar General - My First Frugal Shop
I previously won a $50.00 gift card to Dollar General in a sweeps and was excited to receive it this week. My goal is to see how far I can stretch it!
I think I did pretty well today considering I got the below for FREE!! I paid a little bit of tax, but I did it OOP, since it wasn't enough to even warrant using my gift card!
Here's what I did:
1 Gain Dish Detergent - $1.00
Used $1.00 off 1 from the P&G Home Mailer
FREE
3 Pedigree Dentastix - $2.00 each
Used 3 $2.00/1 MQ's (RP 1/30)
FREE
Free Sample Purina One BeyOnd Dog or Cat Food
Wal-Mart is offering again a Free Sample of Purina One BeyOnd Dog or Cat Food. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. I was able to request this one again, even though I previously requested a sample back on March 1.
Free Sample of Purex Complete with Zout
Grab a Free Sample of Purex Complete with Zout. Once you fill out the first page, you will be asked if you want the sample or a $1.00 off coupon. I chose the free sample! Allow 12 weeks for delivery. (Thanks Young & Frugal in Virginia)
Friday, March 11, 2011
Don't Forget About Zoombucks
I'm relatively new to Zoombucks, but I like it so far. 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 haven't actually redeemed anything yet, but it appears simple enough.
A few things I've picked up on to earn $0.06 a day is to click on ZDailyMain on the left sidebar every twenty-four hours. I always win 4-5 Zoombucks after typing in text from an advertisement. Also, once a day I click on GWallet on the same sidebar and pick up $0.01 or 1 Zoombuck for doing the same thing. If you search under "Free" often times you'll find videos for a couple Zoombucks just for watching also.
I can't wait to earn my first Amazon e-gift card from them! To see how I earn lots of Amazon money, check out my previous post.
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 haven't actually redeemed anything yet, but it appears simple enough.
A few things I've picked up on to earn $0.06 a day is to click on ZDailyMain on the left sidebar every twenty-four hours. I always win 4-5 Zoombucks after typing in text from an advertisement. Also, once a day I click on GWallet on the same sidebar and pick up $0.01 or 1 Zoombuck for doing the same thing. If you search under "Free" often times you'll find videos for a couple Zoombucks just for watching also.
I can't wait to earn my first Amazon e-gift card from them! To see how I earn lots of Amazon money, check out my previous post.
Mega Swabucks Friday!!
Don’t forget today is Mega Swagbucks Friday!! Search and earn your way to great prizes! I’ve earned 57 $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!
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!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Keep Sweeping - It's Worth It!
Here is my newest win:
"Congratulations on being a winner in Avon's New Platinum Beauty Boost Sweepstakes! We hope you'll enjoy your Free Subscription to Better Homes & Gardens Magazine..."
Some of the Sweeps I'm playing you can find in my previous post here.
"Congratulations on being a winner in Avon's New Platinum Beauty Boost Sweepstakes! We hope you'll enjoy your Free Subscription to Better Homes & Gardens Magazine..."
Some of the Sweeps I'm playing you can find in my previous post here.
Treat Your Pet (Free Samples)
Treat your pet to some new Free Samples!
Grab a Free Sample of Flint River Ranch Dog and Cat Food. Simply put a 1 in each box to receive both. You do NOT have to enter your credit card information on the billing page. Your total should be 0!! Enjoy!
Grab a Free Sample of Natures Select Dog Food. There are several varieties to choose from. I chose Lamb & Rice!
I'm going to have some very happy pets!!
Grab a Free Sample of Flint River Ranch Dog and Cat Food. Simply put a 1 in each box to receive both. You do NOT have to enter your credit card information on the billing page. Your total should be 0!! Enjoy!
Grab a Free Sample of Natures Select Dog Food. There are several varieties to choose from. I chose Lamb & Rice!
I'm going to have some very happy pets!!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Free Shout Travel Size Target
Print a $1.00 off Any Shout Coupon and grab a free trial size of Shout at Target! Look under Household.
CVS - Free Candy or Beverage Facebook Offer
Sign up for a Free Candy or Beverage from CVS (up to $2.00) through this great Facebook offer. You'll need your email address and ExtraCare card number. They will email to coupon to you! This offer is only available today!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Free Sample of John Frieda
Take the quick survey and depending on yur answers see which Free Sample of John Frieda you qualify for. I'm getting a Free sample of John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo and Conditioner!!
Hot Freebie - Target Beauty Bag with up to $25.00 in Goodies!
Grab your Free Beauty Bag filled with up to $25.00 in Samples from Target! Answer 6 quick questions, complete a very simple math problem and you're done! I imagine this will go fast!!
Coupons - Direct from Companies
For some time now, I've been contacting my favorite companies and letting them know what I think of their products. Most of these companies reward your time for stopping by with high value coupons and even Free product coupons!!
Last year I had a nice chart made up that I had hoped to share on this site. Unfortunately, my list disappeared. Since then I've just been contacting companies here and there. I got back into the swing of things this winter and wanted to share my list with you, so you can begin doing the same!
I've even made a Separate Page on this blog just for the list!! (Just call me high-tech :) now!!)
Here is my current list, which you can also view here. I'll be updating this list periodically, so be sure to check back often!
Bar-S products - Received several coupons and a $5.00 off any Bar-S products voucher!
Hefty - Received Free product coupon - Up to $6.00!
King's Hawaiin Bakery - Received Free product coupon - Up to $4.00 and several other coupons, plus a little cookbook!
Kettle Chips - Free product coupon and another cents off coupon
Lance Crackers - 2 Free product coupons!
New York Frozen Products - Free product coupon, plus cents off coupons
Last year I had a nice chart made up that I had hoped to share on this site. Unfortunately, my list disappeared. Since then I've just been contacting companies here and there. I got back into the swing of things this winter and wanted to share my list with you, so you can begin doing the same!
I've even made a Separate Page on this blog just for the list!! (Just call me high-tech :) now!!)
Here is my current list, which you can also view here. I'll be updating this list periodically, so be sure to check back often!
Bar-S products - Received several coupons and a $5.00 off any Bar-S products voucher!
Hefty - Received Free product coupon - Up to $6.00!
King's Hawaiin Bakery - Received Free product coupon - Up to $4.00 and several other coupons, plus a little cookbook!
Kettle Chips - Free product coupon and another cents off coupon
Lance Crackers - 2 Free product coupons!
New York Frozen Products - Free product coupon, plus cents off coupons
Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner - Free product (refill)
Snyder's - Free product coupon
Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce - Free product coupon and cents off coupons
Snyder's - Free product coupon
Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce - Free product coupon and cents off coupons
These are just a few I've done I've done over the past two years. If you are worried about what to say, just be direct, not long winded) and truthful. Here is a sample of a complimentary email I have sent.
"I just love your scrubbing bubbles automatic shower cleaner and refills. They make my bathroom smell so fresh with half the work! Thanks for a great product that makes my cleaning routine much easier."
It's as simple as that!!
Now, go email a company and let me know!!!
(This post made special just for my baby sister, who requested that I share!!)
Facebook Freebie - Sample of Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Lotion
Eucerin is offering a Free Sample of Daily Skin Balance Lotion on Facebook. Take the pledge and sign up! I love lotion samples - perfect for the car or purse.
Free Sample of Oxy Clinical
Grab a Free Sample of Oxy Clinical from Wal-Mart. You can expect to receive your sample in 4-6 weeks.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Free Samples - Kirkland's Household Wipes and Fekkai Hair Care
Costco has two new samples, but they are only open to Costco members. So, if you are a member you can request the following:
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Facebook Freebie Free Sample Shout Color Catcher
There's a new ree sample on Facebook - Go ahead and request your Free Sample of a Shout Color Catcher. A limited number are available, butI was just able to sign up. Aloow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Free Sample HealthiDent Dog Dental Treats
Wal-Mart is currently offering a Free Sample of HealthiDent Dental Dog Treats. You can choose medium (25-40 pounds) or large (40+ pounds). You can expect your sample in about 4 weeks.
Free Sample - Purina One BeyOnd Dog or Cat Food
Wal-Mart is offering a Free Sample of Purina One BeyOnd Dog or Cat Food. Allow 4-6 weeks fr delivery.