Saturday, February 28, 2009

Freebies for the Week

Click on the following links for this week's list of FREEBIES! Includes several magazine subscriptions, Wal-Mart Samples, a Kashi entree, music downloads, and more.

Freebie Friday at The Motherload

Freebie Friday at Bargain Briana

Friday, February 27, 2009

FREE Kashi Frozen Entree

Click HERE to get a coupon for a free Kashi frozen entree! You only need to enter your name and mailing information, and Kashi will mail you a coupon. Offer valid until March 15th, 2009 or while supplies last.

FREE Hertz Car Rental

Apparently, Hertz is giving away free car rentals through March 31st! Visit AllYou.com for more information, or visit Hertz for the fine print.

Mint.com - Budgeting Website

My husband and I have been using this website for about a month and LOVE it.
Click HERE for an article thanks to Being Frugal is Fabulous about her sister's experience with Mint.com. If you need a way to easily keep track of where your money is going, this is for you, and it's FREE.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Drugstore Deals for the Week 2/22 - 2/28

Click on the links below to visit a variety of websites with their take on this week's bargains!

WALGREENS
- 5 month-long free after rebate items, plus free Theraflu/Triaminic, Hershey's, Reynold's Wrap, Gillette Fusion razor, and Excedrin!
Being Frugal is Fabulous
Moms by Heart
Deal Seeking Mom

RITE AID - Free Garnier Fructis products, Zilactin, SoyJoy bars, and Reese’s Whipps!
Deal Seeking Mom
The Freebie Blogger

CVS - 3 month-long free after Extra Care Buck deals, plus free Extreme Energy 6-hour Shot, Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner, Bodiheat Pain Relieving Heat Pad, and Gillette Fusion Gamer razor!
Mommy Snacks
Deal Seeking Mom
Southern Savers - with scenarios!

20% Off at the Container Store

Oprah and Co. have given their viewers a special 20% off coupon to the Container Store. You can use it in-store, online, or with phone orders (thanks to Freebies 4 Mom).

Click HERE for the Oprah.com page.
HERE for the coupon.
The Container Store

Friday, February 20, 2009

Current Restaurant.com Promo

Stock-up time! Restaurant.com is offering $25 gift certificates* for only $2!
This is the best price I've seen them offered at (over the past year).
Click on the link on the left side of this blog for more info.

*Check each restaurant for specific conditions.

Coupon Insert Schedule

I have had a few family members mention that they didn't get inserts in the last Sunday paper. Oops! I forgot to mention that there aren't usually inserts on holiday weekends. I am not sure why. My guess is the companies don't want to spend money putting them into papers when most people are out of town, but since the coupons don't usually expire for weeks, this doesn't really add up...Does anyone know the real answer?!

In any case, HERE is the 2009 coupon insert list from BeCentsAble.

FYI - The Red Plum/Valassis insert is getting pulled from some papers. Boo! HERE is an article at Bargain Briana (love the graphic) about this issue.

Are you affected? Valassis has pulled their RedPlum coupon inserts from major cities in Ohio,
Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, Maryland, and Texas.

Fabulous Friday!

I have found a bunch of deals to list today!

This week's list of freebies (including samples. magazines, and much more):
Freebie Friday at Bargain Briana
Freebie Friday at The Motherload

Photo Deals:
Walgreens - FRI FEB 20th ONLY!! Get 20 FREE 4x6 prints with code ONEDAY. Pick them up at your local Walgreen's and you won't have to pay shipping.
Shutterfly - Get a FREE 8x8 photobook ($29.99 value, pay only s&h $7.99) through 3/10. Enter code PHOTOBOOKS. If you are a new member, you can also get 25 free 4x6 prints!

Mall Coupons:
Clarins - Complimentary One-to-One Facial Treatment with coupon
Bath & Body Works - Free B&BW's shower gel with any $10 purchase, exp 3/15/09
Bath & Body Works - Free aromatherapy body care or home fragrance item (up to $13 value) with $15 purchase, exp 3/1/09
Origins - free sample of Night Health BedtimeFace Cream w/coupon
Victoria's Secret - Free 1 oz PINK Energizing Lotion w/coupon, no purchase required

Other Deals:
Ulta Beauty - Coupon found in the March Allure magazine for $5 off a $10 purchase. If you don't have the magazine, use this code online: 28304. Valid through 3/31/09 on all regular, sale or clearance merchandise. Excludes fragrance and prestige cosmetics. Get 4% cashback at Ebates, 5% back at Mr. Rebates, and 5% at Cashbaq.

Blair.com
- Twin, full, or queen reversable comforters for only $14.99! These remind me of what I used in college (I had hunter/garnet). Get an even better deal. Go through Ebates to get 5% back, Mr. Rebates for 6% back, PLUS a 99 cent shipping deal, or 6% at Cashbaq, PLUS FREE shipping!

Current - Clearance! A handful of great deals listed HERE, thanks to Moms by Heart. Use Ebates, Mr. Rebate, Cashbaq (free shipping) to save even more.

WHEW! I think I got them all. Enjoy!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Entertainment Freebies List

Click HERE for a great list of entertainment freebies from Freebies 4 Mom!
It includes free TV and movies through Hulu.com - I use this site frequently since we don't have cable. It's great for keeping up on some current shows such as Heroes and 30 Rock.
You can also visit the network websites for full episodes or clips:

ABC.com - Grey's Anatomy, Lost, Brothers & Sisters, Desperate Housewives, etc.
CBS.com - Survivor, CSI, NCIS, etc.
FOX.com - 24, Family Guy, House, Hell's Kitchen, etc.
NBC.com - 30 Rock, Chuck, The Biggest Loser, Heroes, etc.
A&E
Bravo
Comedy Central
BBC.com - British Broadcasting
wwiTV.com - Site where you can watch TV from around the world.
beelineTV.com - Another worldwide site

Grocery Store Deals 2/19 - 2/25

Click on any of the links below to get this week's grocery deals!

Food Lion
Southern Savers
The "Cent"sible Sawyer

Kroger
Frugal in Virginia
Southern Savers

Marsh
Bargain Briana
IN Good "Cents"

Meijer
Bargain Briana
IN Good "Cents"
Mommy Snacks

Wal-Mart
Deal Seeking Mom
The "Cent"sible Sawyer

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Free Samples Galore!

Click HERE to visit Moms by Heart for the list of all lists of freebies!

Includes:
Coupon for a free 1 oz lotion at Victoria's Secret
A free 10-day trial of an Origins product
and MANY, MANY more.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Military Bread Program - Hampton Roads

I want to alert all Hampton Roads military personnel and dependents to the Armed Service YMCA Bread Program available in this area! The program is free to all military (show ID).

All you have to do is show up at the week's location at 10am (see links below), stand in line a little bit, and fill two regular-sized grocery bags with bread and baked goods! You pay nothing out of pocket. The bread is a mix of brands and types including white bread, whole wheat, high-fiber, low-fat, bagels, english muffins, and baked goods. This is bread that has a close or just passed (meaning the day before) sell-by date, not expiration.

The best part: once everyone in line has had a chance to go through, you are allowed to go through AGAIN! Plus, sometimes there are a limited quantity of baked goodies, and if you are one of the first people in line, you get one free baked good. Past goodies included: coconut cream pie, coffee cake, and donuts.

So...here is the link to the Armed Services YMCA website.
Here is the link to the Winter 2009 schedule.

Maybe I'll see you this Wednesday at Fort Story Youth Services!

For Your Information

After a lot of thought, I will be spending less time with this blog.

I will still post the drugstore deals every Sun/Mon, and I'll post grocery deals on Wednesday.

As a spouse of an enlisted sailor, I want to blog about the opportunities (and sometimes the disappointments) of a military life. There are so many programs available that we don't know or hear about until we actually need them, or until our commands give us a head's up - which many of them don't.

I will occasionally write about things my husband and I try like our current "Week of Vegetarianism", or products we use or places we visit.

Thank you for reading this blog! I appreciate the support and always get a thrill out of getting a new subscriber. If you know anyone in the military (officer or enlisted), feel free to pass this website along!

Drugstore Deals for the Week 2/15 - 2/21

Click on the links below to visit a variety of websites (or just one) with their take on this week's bargains!

WALGREENS
- Five month-long free after rebate items, plus free Revlon lip gloss, toothpaste, and Glade!
from WAGS to Riches
Money Saving Mom
Bargain Briana

RITE AID - Free Hershey's Candy and Serenity Pads!
The Freebie Blogger
Sisterly Savings

CVS - Four Extra Care Buck freebies, plus free toothpaste, Windex, and a Gillette razor!
Moms by Heart
Bargain Briana - with scenarios
Money Saving Mom

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Rite Aid Deals 2/8 - 2/14

Click HERE to visit Deal Seeking Mom for this week's deals at Rite Aid!
Other blogs to visit for deals and scenarios:
Southern Savers
The Freebie Blogger
Sisterly Savings


FREEBIES (w/coupons &/or Single Check Rebate program):
Bayer 24 Ct.
Durex Condoms or Lubricant
Garnier Fructis Ultra Strong Hairspray or Full Control Mousse
Freestyle Lite Meter
Nivea Lip Care
Reeses Whips

Walgreen's Deals 2/8 - 2/14

Click HERE to visit From Wags to Riches for this week's deals at Walgreen's!
Other blogs to visit for more deals and scenarios:
Being Frugal is Fabulous
Money Saving Mom
Moms by Heart
Deal Seeking Mom

February Free After Rebate Items (use w/coupons to MAKE $$):
Zucol Cold Care Lozenges (18 pk.)
Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer or Spa Foundation
Revlon Creme Lip Gloss
Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers 6.8-13 oz.
ThermaCare Trial Size Neck, Shoulder and Wrist Heat Wrap
Walgreens Multi-Purpose No Rub Solution 4 oz

FREEBIES (w/coupon & Register Rewards):
Gillette Fusion razor
Ensure 6-pk (mail-in rebate)
Scrubbing Bubbles Wipes or All Purpose Cleaner
Windex Wipes

CVS Deals 2/8 - 2/14

Click HERE to visit Deal Seeking Mom for this week's deals at CVS!
Other blogs to visit for more deals and scenarios:
Bargain Briana
Money Saving Mom
Moms by Heart

February Extra Care Buck Deals:
CVS Children’s Chewable Aspirin 36 ct.
Extreme Energy 6 hour shot
Ear Rinse Ear Cleansing Spray 1 oz.
Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner

FREEBIES for the week (w/coupon &/or ECBs):
Keebler or Nabisco 4 - 5.25 oz. (Select Varieties)
Gillette Fusion Gamer, Venus Embrace, or Spa Breeze razor
Colgate Toothpaste
BodiHeat Pain Relieving Heat Pad
Renuzit TriScents

Friday, February 6, 2009

Rite Aid $5 off $20 Friday & Saturday ONLY!!

HERE is a printable coupon to Rite Aid for $5 off a $20 purchase. It is good through Feb 7th, so that means this Friday and Saturday ONLY.

$10 back on Fragrance Purchases at Amazon

Amazon is offering $10 back with fragrance purchases $59 or more with promo code FRAGFEB9!
This deal expires on Feb 14th. Click on the AMAZON DEAL link on the left side of this webpage for a list of qualifying products (scroll down the page and you'll see the words "all eligible products", click on this to see the thousands of fragrances that qualify). The instructions for check-out are at the bottom of the page.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Marsh Deals 2/5 - 2/11

Click HERE to visit Bargain Briana and this week's Marsh deals!
Thursday is 5% Senior Discount day, check your local store for age limits.

A few of the deals:
Marsh gallon milk is 2/$4 this week
Newman's Own spagetti sauce for $1 w/coupons
Betty Crocker brownie mix, possibly FREE with printable coupons!
Yoplait Yo-Plus Yogurt less than $1 w/printable coupons

Free (and almost free) Things on Friday!

Music:
Get this week's FREE download from Walmart.com - The Supreme's "You Can't Hurry Love"

FREE music downloads from Amazon.com

Magazines:
Rewards Gold is offering a FREE 1-year subscription to Golf Digest. Just fill out a survey.

Samples:
FREE samples at Walmart.com

White's Premium Dog Food

Mary Kay's Anti-Aging Miracle Set

NicoDerm sample & $7 coupon (through Kroger)

Orville Redenbacher's Natural Gourmet Popping Corn (through Kroger)

Dunkin Donuts' Dunkin Dark coffee.

Sign up for the Betty Crocker email newsletter & get a sample of Chocolate Turtle Chex Mix

Dove's Hair Therapy System

Pantene samples

Coupons:
Firestone coupon for a $16.99 standard oil change and filter, PLUS a free tire rotation. Expires Feb 29th.

FREE card when you buy one card - American Greetings. Click on "Click for special offer" box in bottom right corner and have your printer ready.

Aveeno $2 off coupon, sign up at site.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

FREE Weekend Day Car Rental with Hertz

Hertz is offering a free rental for a day! Through March 31,2009 you can get a free weekend day when you use promo code PC#127595 on economy to full-size class cars. This is not valid in NY Metro, Florida, and Hawaii.

Read the fine print (there may be charges)! Click HERE for more information.

My Trip to Walgreen's 2/3


This was a pretty good trip to WAGS, but I'm a bit upset since I missed out on a 15% military discount...

After my transaction, I went out to my car and noticed the sign advertising the discount and immediately went back in. BUT, since I had used a bunch of coupons, the manager advised me not to redo my transaction since I couldn't reuse the coupons and I would lose all of that money ($10).

So, FYI - Tuesday is Military Discount Day at Walgreen's!! You get 15% off if you show an ID at checkout.

That would have been an extra $6.96 off my total!!!!

Here's how I did:


Zucol Cold Care Lozenges $7.99
Use $2/1 coupon from 2-1 Smart Source Insert
Earn up to $7.99 Easy Saver Rebate
Final Price after Rebate: FREE + $2 overage

Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer or Spa Foundation $9.99
Use $2.00 off 1/11 SS
Earn up to $10 Easy Saver Rebate
Final Price after Rebate: FREE + $1 overage

Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers 6.8-13 oz. $3.99
Use $1/1 from 1/4 Red Plum Insert OR 11-9 Red Plum
Earn up to $4.29 Easy Saver
Final Price after Rebate: FREE + $1 overage

Revlon Creme Lip Gloss $9.99
Use $1.00 off MC from 10/12 or 11/16 SS
Earn up to $10 Easy Saver Rebate
Final Price after Rebate: FREE + $1 overage

Walgreen’s Multi purpose No Rub Solution 4 oz. $1.99
Earn up to $1.99
Final Price after Rebate: FREE

ThermaCare Trial Size Neck, Shoulder and Wrist Heat Wrap $2.49
Earn up to $2.49 Easy Saver Rebate
Final Price after Rebate: FREE

Theraflu Warming Liquid 8.3 oz or 6 ct. packets 2/$10
-$6.00 EasySaver rebate on two
-$1.50 coupons, use two
Final Price: $1.00/2

Pert Plus 2-in-1 $3.49
Use $1.50/1 from Feb Easy Saver Catalog
Use $1/1 from 1-25 Smart Source Insert
Final Price: 99¢

Clinical Right Guard or Dry Idea $5.99
Earn $5 Register Rewards
Final Price RR: 99¢

Reusable Green Bags 3/$1 (Limit 12)

Bubble Knee-Highs 3/$1.00

Subtotal $46.42 -$42.44 in Rebates -$5.00 in Register Rewards
Total $-1.02 (OVERAGE)

Plus another $6.96 if I had received the military discount. Grumble, grumble...
**Long sigh** Okay...I'm over it now.

Kroger Deals - Week of Feb 2nd

Click HERE to visit Mommy Snacks and her list of deals this week at Kroger!
Among other things, there is a great deal on Cheerios - $0.67/box!!!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Rite Aid Deals 2/1 - 2/7

Click HERE to visit Sisterly Savings to see this week's Rite Aid deals!
You can also visit The Freebie Blogger for more deals and scenarios.

Possible FREEBIES (w/coupons):
Splenda
KY 2oz.

And a handful of items under $1.00!

Blog Blog Blog...What Shall I Do with You?

I am working on a focus for this blog...

I enjoy coupons & deals, but I would also like to include some information about my family's military life and our environmental efforts, too.

I really dislike the name of this blog and have been searching for something new.
Any ideas?

I would appreciate any assistance you can offer!
Thank you!!

Marsh Deals 1/29 - 2/ 4

Visit Bargain Briana for this week's Marsh deals!

1-800-FREE-411

Use 1-800-FREE-411 when you are on your cell phone, and you won't get charged!
Click HERE for more information. Thanks, Being Frugal is Fabulous!

CVS Deals 2/1 - 2/7

Click HERE to visit Money Saving Mom and this week's deals at CVS!
You can also visit Bargain Briana for more lists and scenarios.

February Extra Care Buck Deals (buy one & get the total back in ECBs):
CVS Children’s Chewable Aspirin 36 ct. $1.99
Extreme Energy 6 hour shot $4.99
Ear Rinse Ear Cleansing Spray 1 oz. $7.99

Other Possible FREEBIES (w/coupons & ECBs):
CVS Children's Chewable Aspirin (36 ct.)
Earinse (limit 2)
Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner (limit 5!)
BodiHeat Pain Relieving Heat Pad (limit 5)
Renuzit TriScents (limit 5)
Reese’s Whips Single
Freestyle Freedom Lite Blood glucose monitoring system
(2) L’Oreal Revitalift Cleanser 5 oz or towelettes 30 ct.
Excedrin 10 ct. vial


Walgreen's Deals 2/1 - 2/7

Click HERE to visit Bargain Briana's listing of this week's Walgreen's deals and coupon match-ups!
You can also visit Being Frugal is Fabulous, Money Saving Mom, or Moms by Heart for their take on this week's deals.

This month's FREE after rebate items:

Zucol Cold Care Lozenges up to $7.99
Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer or Spa Foundation
Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers 6.8-13 oz.
Revlon Creme Lip Gloss
Walgreen’s Multi purpose No Rub Solution 4 oz.
ThermaCare Trial Size Neck, Shoulder and Wrist Heat Wrap