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The Deal Scoop: September 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

$10 CVS Gift Card for $6.99



Head over to OnSale.com where you can get a $10 CVS gift card for just $6.99 today.  This is a great deal for me since I regularly spend cash at CVS anyway.

Go here to purchase.

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Febreze Set & Refresh Review

I have been using Febreze Noticeables as my air freshener of choice for quite some time.  It is the only air freshener I have found where I actually...well...notice the scent.  We recently had our bathroom remodeled, and because of the location of the outlet I was no longer able to use the Febreze Noticeables in there.  Not long after that I found out about the new Febreze Set & Refresh. It doesn't have to be plugged in, but it doesn't require any batteries either.  I was eager to try it out in the bathroom as a replacement to the Febreze Noticeables.

Its small size made it easy to find a place to put it, and it wasn't dorky looking either.  (Honestly I hate the looks of those cone air fresheners.  No offense if you use them!) 

The only thing that was a little disappointing was the smell...or should I say the lack of it.  After using the Febreze Noticeables, where I was like "mmmm" every time I walked into the bathroom, the Set & Refresh was a let-down.  Neither my husband or I ever noticed any scent coming from the Set & Refresh, and that is in a very small bathroom with the door closed.  We could only smell it if we really thought about trying to smell it..  On the other hand, we never noticed any unpleasant odors either.  Before we started using the Set & Refresh, there were days when our noses told us that the trash had been sitting a little too long or it had been a couple days too long since I had cleaned the bathroom.

My conclusion is that if you want to keep your air fresh without any major scent, the Set & Refresh is perfect.  It would probably work great for someone who has allergies or is sensitive to strong smells.  If you're wanting a strong scent in the air, the Set & Refresh is probably not for you.  I do love the fact that you don't have to worry about taking up an outlet or paying for batteries, so I'll probably continue to use it to keep my bathroom fresh. 

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Febreze and received a Set & Refresh unit plus refills to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Free Lysol Dual Action Wipes (After Rebate)


Get free Lysol Dual Action Wipes with the rebate found here. Make your purchase by 11/30/2011 and  submit the rebate form along with your original receipt by 12/31/2011.

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$60 Voucher to Ecomom for just $21 (Or as low as $11)


Hurry on over to Plum District where you can purchase a $60 voucher to Ecomom for just $21 (65% off!)  The price is listed as $30, but will go down to $21 when you use the coupon code plumlove.  
If you got the free $10 credit I mentioned the other day, you will only pay $11!  Shipping is free on this deal too!

What I usually do to see if these types of deals are worth it is to look at the website and see if there are any products in which I would be interested.  Then I calculate how much it would cost at the percentage off it would be with the voucher.

For example with this deal:

5 count boxes of Grammy Sammys are priced at $3.29, so at 65% off they will only cost $1.15 a box!

6 packs of Plum Organics baby pouches would only be $2.69 or $.45 per pouch!
Melissa and Doug Make a Face Sticker book is only $1.75 at 65% off.

These are only a few examples of the deals you can find!  Stock up on things you need or cross some people off your Christmas list for cheap! 

Go here to purchase your voucher! (Don't forget to use the coupon code plumlove!)

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Staples: Free Ream of Paper after Easy Rebate


Get free paper at Staples this week!  Here's how:


Buy Staples Multipurpose Paper Ream, 8.5″ x 11″ at $5.99
Use this coupon when you check out to trigger the rebate form to print.
Submit your info online and receive a $5.99 rebate, making the paper free!

* Valid only on item #513099.  Limit 1 per household through 10/1


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140 Free Address Labels (Just Pay Shipping)





Vistaprint is offering 140 Customizable Address Labels for free.  All you pay is shipping, which is right around $3.  These would be great for doing your upcoming Christmas cards, or you can make labels for keeping track of your children's belongings, use them as gift tags, etc.

Go here to order.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Playing Outside: Good Old Fashioned Frugal Fun!



Everyone should take the time to play outside!  Playing outside is one of the best ways to spend time together as a family.  And the best part about it is that it doesn't cost a penny!

During the summer the kids got a swing set to review, and that is where we spend a lot of our time outside.

We also enjoy playing "baseball" in the yard.  We actually use a plastic bat and one of those oversized balls so that it's easier for my son to hit.  However, he was outside playing with his grandpa the other day, and grandpa was teaching him to bat a smaller ball.  I think he actually hit it a couple times too!

When the kids are little, it's so easy to find things to do outside.  They're happy to play with sticks, pick flowers (or weeds!), and just run around.

They like to use their sand bucket and shovels to dig in the dirt.  They'll transfer dirt from one place to another and back again.  And of course, it just wouldn't be fun if a good amount of the dirt didn't land on them!

Blowing bubbles is another favorite outdoor activity.  I usually blow the bubbles while they chase them around.   Now that my son is getting older, he likes to take his own turn at blowing too.  (By the way, did you know you can make your own bubbles?  Just take a look around pinterest, and you'll find plenty of recipes!)

Sometimes we take them to the local playground or go on a walk around a nearby pond.  There are a bunch of geese there that scare me to death, though!  If they even think you might have a morsel of food, they'll chase you the whole time you're there!

Now that the fall weather has arrived, I can think of a whole bunch more outdoor activities I'm looking forward to doing with the kids.  I'm sure we won't get to all of these, but apple picking, a trip to the pumpkin patch, a trip to the zoo, and a fall festival at a local farm are all things I'd like to do this fall.  I'm also excited about taking my preschooler outside to explore the fall leaves and look for acorns.  I'm sure we'll collect some specimens for school crafts and fall home decor too!

Playing outside doesn't have to be anything fancy or elaborate.  It's totally free to do and provides some great family bonding time!

Clorox2 wants you to pledge to play outside, and when you do you'll also have a chance at winning a trip to Yosemite National Park and other prizes!  Go to http://clorox2play2day.com to take the pledge and be entered to win!


What are some frugal outdoor activities that you enjoy with your family?  I'd love to hear!


I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Clorox2® blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Free $10 Credit to Plum District



As I've mentioned in the past, I absolutely LOVE getting free credits to daily deal sites.  If I wait for the right deal, I'm almost always able to get something for free that I can either use or put away in my gift closet. 

Well, I've got another one for ya!

If you've never signed up for Plum District before, and you do so now, you'll receive a $10 credit in your account.  Hang onto it until the right deal comes along and you'll be able to snag something FREE or really cheap!

Get your free credit here!

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

More Free Razors with Printable Coupons!

There are a number of hot deals you can get with the printable coupons that are available right now.:


At CVS:

Schick Hydro Razors = $8.79
Use $5 off 1 printable coupon
Pay $3.79 and get back $3 Extrabucks
Final price = $.79

And another deal at CVS, but not starting until the week of September 25:



Schick Quattro Razors = $8.99
Use $5 off 1 printable coupon
Pay $3.99 and get back $4 Extrabucks
Final price = FREE!



And at Walgreens starting the week of September 25:


Schick Quattro razors = $8.99
Use $5 off 1 printable coupon
Pay $3.99 and get back $5 in Register Rewards
Final price = FREE plus $1.01 profit!

I would print these coupons right away as I don't imagine they'll be available for long!

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Hot Printable Coupon = Free Razors +Overage


There's a hot new printable on coupons.com right now that will get you free razors plus $2.06 in overage.

Schick ST2 razors are reportedly priced at $1.97 per pack at Walmart.  Use the $6 off 2 coupon to get two packs free plus $2.06 in overage!

Go here to print.

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Free Shipping at The Mini Social (No Minimum) = Great Deals on Melissa & Doug +More



Time to get some more Christmas shopping done!  The Mini Social is offering free shipping with no minimum!  They are having a really good sale on Melissa and Doug products right now too!  I'm going to be crossing some gifts off of my list!

Use the code GETFS1 for the free shipping.  I would hurry as items will sell out quickly.

Go here to shop.

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Free Candy or Beverage from CVS

Head over to the  CVS Facebook page and click on the “Special Offers” tab.  You'll then be able to reqeust a coupon for a FREE Candy or Beverage item!  (Your coupon will arrive via email.)

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Lots of Baby Freebies!

If you have a baby at your house or know someone who does, here are quite a few freebies that you can request:

Free Subscription to BabyTalk Magazine - this sometimes has really good coupons in it!

Free sample of Member's Mark formula

3 different samples of Parent’s Choice formula here, here and here

Simply Right formula Sample from Sam’s Club (no membership required)

Enfamil Family Beginnings - I have signed up for this with 2 different babies, and both times they sent me full-size cans of formula!

Similac Strong Moms - I also received full-size cans of formula from Similac too!








 

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$10 Steak 'N Shake Gift Card for $5



If you've never purchased from Saveology before, you can get a $10 Steak 'N Shake gift card for only $5!

Go here to purchase!

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Friday, September 16, 2011

$2 off Wholly Guacamole = Possible Freebies



Print this coupon for $2 off Wholly Guacamole.  I have seen these on sale for as low as $2, so possibly free with the coupon!

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Cuddlee Pets for $9.99 Shipped (Great Gift Idea!)

Here's a great gift idea for someone on your Christmas list!

Today you can get one of these adorable Cuddlee Pets (like Pillow Pets) for only $7.99 plus $2.00 shipping!

Choose from either the Panda (purchase here) or the Turtle (purchase here).

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Free $10 Credit to Kudzoom (Daily Deal Site)


Like I said yesterday, I love getting free credits to daily deal sites because I'm almost always able to get something free!

Kudzoom is a new daily deal site that will be opening up soon.  If you go ahead and sign up, you'll get a free $10 credit in your account.

Save your credit, and a freebie or really great deal is bound to come along!  Even if you don't find something you particularly need, you can surely find a great gift for someone.

I do almost all of my Christmas shopping for free or next to free this way!

Get your free credit here!

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Get $10 Worth of Free Downloads from Scholastic Teacher Express



Scholastic Teacher is having a $1 sale on tons of their downloadable books.  Plus, when you enter the coupon code 10THANKS, you'll get $10 off your order!  Order 10 of the $1 downloads, and you'll get them all free!

You can also check out this page with 40 free items (no coupon necessary.)


There are tons of great resources - the hardest part is deciding which ones to download!

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High Value Welch's Printable Coupons




Watch a short commercial on the Welch's Facebook page and you'll be able to print a coupon for $.75 off a Welch's product (there are four coupons from which you can choose.)  I chose $.75 off juice, which will make it only $.75 at Harris Teeter this week!

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Free Skittles at Walgreens or Walmart








Skittles are on sale this week 2 for $1 at Walgreens when you use the in-ad coupon.  Combine it with the $1 off 2 manufacturer's coupon from the Target website to get 2 packs for free!  Don't forget you can price match this deal at Walmart if you're not planning on going to Walgreens.

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$3 off Triaminic - Free at Rite Aid





Print this coupon while it's available.  You can use it to get free Triaminic from Rite Aid the week of September 25.

Here's the deal:


Buy 1 Triaminic Fever Reducer Pain Reliever liquid 4 oz. $4.99
Use the $3/1 coupon found here
Use the $1/1 coupon from the September Video Values
Pay $0.99, and get a $1 +Up Reward (limit 4)
Final Cost = FREE

Go here to print.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Is Your Computer Backed Up? (Try Carbonite for Free)



Last week I almost had a heart attack when my computer's boot-up screen said "Hard disk bad.  Back up and replace."  Thankfully it warned me early, and I was able to "back up and replace" before I lost everything.  But computers don't always warn you early.  I am now backing up my computer online instead of taking a huge risk.  Even an external drive is no guarantee that your files will never be lost.  What if you have a fire or theft?  What about power surges that would kill both your computer and your back up drive?  I'm convinced that online back-up is the way to go.  Yes, it costs money, but you could literally pay for back-up service for the next 50 years for the price it would cost to get data retrieved from your hard drive (and that's if they're able to retrieve it.)

Try Carbonite online backup free for 15 days. If you decide to purchase you'll get an additional 2 months free. Carbonite works automatically and continually to make sure your computer files—and memories—are backed up offsite. There is no credit card required for the free trial.

Go here to try Carbonite free.

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Free $10 Credit to BuyWithMe



I love getting free credits to daily deal sites!  I'm almost always able to get something for free or very close to it!

Sign up for CityPockets, a site that keeps all your vouchers from daily deal sites organized, and you'll receive a free $10 credit to BuyWithMe.  If you already have an account from BuyWithMe, you can gift the $10 credit to a friend.

Go here to get your free credit.

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Taste of Home Magazine for $3.99 a Year


Use the coupon code HOME to get Taste of Home magazine for just $3.99 a year.  You can purchase up to 4 years at this price.  Magazine subscriptions make really nice Christmas or birthday gifts, and you can't beat the price!

Go here to order.

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Free Electronic Skins with Free Shipping



If you haven't yet signed up for SaveMore.com and gotten your free $10 credit, you should! Today you can get Teeth Whitening Strips for free with Free Shipping! 

Go here to get this free deal!

  
Or, you may be interested in these gorgeous magnetic bracelets.  Get $90 worth for only $19 after your $10 credit is applied!  

Go here to order! 

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More Recyclebank Points Available (Earn Free Coupons!)


Recyclebank has added more points that you can earn! Log in or sign up, then watch this video here for 25 more points.  Also, be sure to check the "Earn Points" tab at the top of your Recyclebank home page to make sure you haven't missed any other point-earning opportunities.

You can redeem your points for exclusive coupons, many of which are for free products!

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Photo Tins for $4 (Was $15.96)




Walmart Photo Center has several items on clearance right now.  One item to note is their photo tins that are priced at $4, down from $15.96.  Shipping is $.97 per item.  These would be really nice for Christmas gifts this year.


Go here to order.

Free Sample of Icy Hot Naturals

Harris Teeter Triple Coupons September 14 - 20



Harris Teeter will be tripling coupons September 14 - 20. Coupons with a face value of up to $.99 will be tripled with a limit of 20 per household per day.

I have posted the match-ups in a Google Document which will allow you to sort the list according to your own preference - by price, insert date, or aisle of the store.

Read more »

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Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Snapfish: 500 Prints for $.04 Each



Snapfish is offering prints for $.01 each (up to 500 prints).  You will have to pay shipping, which comes out to $20.85 for 500 prints.  That makes the prints only $.04 each, which is still one of the lowest prices you're going to find for photo prints!

Just use the coupon code PENNY094U when you check out.  The coupon code is valid through September 30.  

Go here to order!

Bath and Body Works: Free Mini Candle with $10 Purchase



Get a coupon for a FREE mini candle with ANY $10 purchase at Bath and Body Works through 10/2.

Go here to print.

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Have You Tried Unilever's Newest Products?

I was really hoping to post this back in the summer, but with a new baby it just didn't end up happening.  If you live in the South like I do, ice cream season will still last quite a bit longer anyway!

I had the opportunity to try out some of the newest products from Unilever, which include Breyers Blasts, Mint Chocolate Chip Klondike bars, and Jolly Ranchers flavored Popsicles! Do I have you hungry yet?


There are so many flavors of Breyers Blasts!  Deciding among Chips Ahoy, Heath Bar, Mrs. Fields Mint Fudge Brownie, Oreo Cookies and Cream Mint, Oreo Cookies and Cream Chocolate, Snickers Caramel Swirl Chunk, Mrs. Fields Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough, Oreo Cookies and Cream, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Waffle Cone with Hershey's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, and Whoppers Original Malted Milk Balls was just about impossible!  


I finally opted for the Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough.  I loved the way the cookie dough was distributed in small chunks throughout the ice cream.  Each bite had the perfect amount of cookie dough in it rather than having some bites with hardly any and some bites with huge globs of it.  I will definitely be trying out some of those other flavors too!




Sadly, my local store did not carry the new Klondike Mint Chocolate Chip bars, so I will have to wait to try them out.  But seriously, Klondike? Mint Chocolate Chip?  How can they not be good?


Finally, we tried the new Jolly Rancher Awesome Twosome.  These wouldn't be my first choice (over the ice cream or Klondikes), but they are still a really yummy way to cool off on a hot day (and definitely fun for the kids.)  I think it's great that there are 20 in a pack.  That's a lot more than I would expect, so I felt like I was getting a good deal!


Want to find out more?  Visit the Breyers, Klondike, and Popsicle websites, follow them on Twitter (Breyers, Klondike, Popsicle), or check out the Breyers and Klondike Facebook pages! 


I received complimentary products to faciliate this review.  All opinions are 100% my own.

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Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Coca-Cola Printable Coupon

$1 off Mission Artisan Tortillas


Print a coupon for $1 off Mission Artisan Tortillas!  This is a rare coupon, and I don't know how long it will be available.  I would print it right away if you want it.

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Half off Organic Products with Free Shipping



Hurry over to Plum District where you can buy a $60 voucher to ecomom.com for only $30!  This deal also includes free shipping!

There are lots of items to choose from, including Plum Organics baby food pouches, gDiapers, and more!

The Plum Organics pouches will end up being only $3.57 per 6 pack with free shipping!

Go here to purchase your voucher from Plum District, then have fun shopping at Ecomom!

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Free Teeth Whitening Strips with Free Shipping



If you haven't yet signed up for SaveMore.com and gotten your free $10 credit, you should! Today you can get Teeth Whitening Strips for free with Free Shipping! 

Go here to get this free deal!

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10 Free Pampers Points


Pampers

You can add 10 points to your Pampers Gifts to Grow account when you enter this free code:

FAC911PTXD36Y6J


New to the Gifts to Grow program? Sign up here, then enter all the free codes I post as well as codes from the inside of Pampers diapers and wipes packages. You can redeem your points for some great prizes!


See all the previous codes I've posted here.

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Saturday, September 03, 2011

Free Sample of Shout Color Catcher

Free Sample of Prilosec OTC

Friday, September 02, 2011

Possible Freebie from John Frieda


Answer a couple questions to see if you qualify for a free gift from John Frieda. Click Here.






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Earn Money Online: Synovate Global Opinion Panel



If you're interested in earning money online through a legitimate paid survey company, be sure to sign up for the Synovate Global Opinion Panel.  There are a limited number of sign-up slots available right now, so be sure to get in on this while there's a chance.

I've never used Synovate before, so I can't give you any info from personal experience, but I have participated in paid surveys from a number of other companies.  (Check out some of them here.)  From the sounds of it, Synovate is another great place to try out! You'll have the opportunity to test out new products and earn money.  You only need to earn $5 before you can request payment.

I'd love to hear if any of you have used Synovate or if you decide to give it a try!

Go here to sign up!

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