So many freebies!!!

Wow, So, I have tons and tons of freebies that I've found (if they all work) and I don't have time to go through and give them all their own separate post. So this is going to be the major post of the day with all of these freebies in it. They all worked for me, hopefully they'll all work for you as well.

Here's the first one.  Olay Total Effects. I'm actually currently using it, and it's pretty good, though I don't know about it's claim to younger looking skin. So, go to the website, click on request your free sample, follow the directions, fill out the information, and you should have your freebie in about 4 weeks.

And for number 2: Get a $1/1 coupon for Kix here. I love those coupons, especially on cereal, because as long as they are not DNDs then if you have a store that will double, you can get cereal for really really cheap. You should be able to print it twice (yay for that) and it will expire 1 month after you print it. Edit, it is a DND, so no doubling, but it is still $1/1

For our third freebie, HURRY HURRY HURRY, there are only 10,000 of these spring cleaning kits from SC Johnson. This includes:
One box ziploc bags
One Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning gel
One Pouch of Pledge Multi-Surface wipes
Go fill out your information, but then you'll have to wait, because they aren't being mailed out until June 15th. Hopefully a good number of us will get in the first 10,000.

Okay, okay, this one isn't a freebie, but we all need lots of printer ink, and here is a great code. eForCity.com has great prices on ink, and the ink works very well, even though they're not actually the name brands. They do have a 10% off code effective right now though. You can use the code EF10YEAR to get 10% off any order, including printer ink, through March 31st. (Thanks Melea for this one)

The next one is more coupons actually. We have an offer from Kraft foods and P&G to get $20 worth of coupons for Albertson's. Now, for any of us living here in Utah, that doesn't necessarily do a whole lot of good, seeing as we don't have any Albertson's anymore, but they may be Manufacturer coupons, in which case they would be great. Just go here and fill out your information and they'll send you your coupons in the mail, and you should have them in 2 to 3 weeks.

Okay, anyone for free children's books? Let me tell you I sure am. Go here to find books, and you can open them with Adobe Acrobat (which you can download for free here) Yay! for reading to our children!

Okay, so some of them actually were already expired, but that still felt like a lot. Go get 'em!

Rite Aid

Well, the CoverGirl freebie I told you about (double up the b1g1s) worked. Unfortunately though, I have to say that overall I am not very pleased with Rite Aid. They just didn't have very good stock. I tried to get some of the deals I had looked at, and they were out of the products, and for the CoverGirl, they were out of my color in all but 1 type. Now, I didn't complain too much on that one, because they did have my color, and it was free, but unless there are super good things like that again, I probably won't be shopping at Rite Aid very much.

Free Huggies Snug & Dry sample

Free diapers are my favorite! Yes, it is a sample, so only 2, but still, especially on this one, I'll take what I can get. Fill out your information here and answer the questions at the bottom of the page. Submit it and then wait 4-6 weeks. You do NOT have to be a Costco member to get this.

Free Nelson's Pure and Clear Face Wash

Yay! for free samples, but they only have 5,000, act fast. Go here and fill out your information. Unfortunately, it won't tell you whether or not you're one of the 5,000 when you register, but it may send an email to you about it.

$1 Wheat Thins coupon

Go here to get a $1 off coupon when you become a fan on facebook. This is great! Especially if you have access to a store that will double coupons, then you can get this for free or nearly free. Yay! I love this. Its so fun.

Rite Aid Freebies

So my friend over at Our Thrifty Ideas Become One let me know about this great deal at Rite Aid. They will allow you to stack a b1g1 coupon on top of their b1g1 deal. She got $42 worth of cosmetics for pennies (tax is still applicable). For those of you who've been getting the Sunday papers, you should have a b1g1 Covergirl coupon. It was in the February 7th P&G packet. Rite Aid has a b1g1 promotion going on for the exact same thing. Free Makeup anyone?!?!?! Now, That worked at her Rite Aid in the Salt Lake Valley, I'll be going to one down here in Utah Valley to see if they do that here too. Hopefully it is a company-wide thing.
Thanks Nessa!

Free LCD nightlight

Now, I know, not everyone needs a nightlight, but if you have nieces, nephews, grandchildren, children, or even just friends with small children, this is free, so you may as well get it for one of them!

Just go here, sign up (close the pop-up window, you don't need it), and they will ship you a FREE LCD nightlight in the next 7 to 10 business days

Free Purex 3-in-1

Okay, so I told you last night that I was going to get you some freebies today, well, here's the start of those. Taking care of my baby obviously takes first precedence, but she's asleep right now. As long as she stays that way, I have a lot of tabs in my browser with links to free stuff. Hopefully they all still work for you.

Go here to get a free sample of the Purex 3-in-1 (it has 2 sheets). You just need to fill out your information and a few questions, and then they'll send you a sample (6-8 weeks for delivery)

Sorry, and good Walgreen's deal!

I know, I know, its been a few days since I posted, which isn't as normal anymore. We've had some interesting things going on this week here at my place, (including fixing my computer) so I haven't really been able to get on here. I promise though, tomorrow will have as many freebies as I can find, as well as some good deals. To start off with... here is my favorite deal from Walgreen's this week.

Walgreen's has the John Frieda collection on sale for $5.99, but there is an in store coupon for $2 off.  If you don't have the coupon, no worries, it is in the blue March booklet that is by the ads when you first walk in. So, now, we're seeing the fancy salon-quality hair care on sale for $3.99. That's looking much more reasonable. But wait! In this week's (3-7) Smartsource coupon booklet there was another coupon... $3 off of 1! Let me tell you, I was way excited to get these for $0.99 each. I get 4 papers a week, so I got 2 shampoos and 2 conditioners for $4 (plus tax). Sorry, I know its a little late in the week, but you still have 2 days to be able to get this deal.

Best Shopping Trip EVER!!!

Oh my goodness! this week was fantastic as far as my shopping trip was concerned. I went to a few different stores, and came home with loads of goodies. However, I think I have completely run out of freezer space now, but that wasn't difficult to do, considering I'm living in an apartment, and only have the small one connected to our fridge. Most of these deals came from multiple copies of that budget buster booklet from Maceys (though I used them at Ridley's Family Market as well), but I did go to 5 different stores. I'm not above going to multiple stores, even if I'm only getting one thing there. (as long as the store isn't too far) So... are you ready for the numbers??? I paid $29.07 out of pocket (including tax). The original cost of everything (not including the sale prices) $136.29 That is a savings of 78.7%!!!!! Oh my goodness! That is definitely the best I've ever done. So, are you ready for the picture and the list? I'm so excited... It was fantastic. I love doing this.

no pictured: 5 gallon bucket and lid to hold the 25lbs of flour
Okay, so... Here is what I got...

-1 Satin Care Shave gel

-1 Edge Shave Gel

-5 Quaker Cereal 15 oz

-1 25 lb bag flour

-7 Land ‘O Frost lunchmeat 16oz

-8 Armour Lunchmakers

-1 WF med cheddar 2lb

-4 Babybels

-1 Aveeno lotion

-1 Shout wipes (travel)

-storage bucket w/lid

-Snuggle liquid softener

-16 buddig lunchmeat

-super saver pork 2.48lb

-super saver beef 1.63lb

-2 big buy bacon 16oz

I was reeling by the time I finished. And most of it was more "need" than just "I can get a good deal". So yeah, people ask if couponing is worth it,  well, when I got 9.5 lbs of lunchmeat for virtually free... I have to say a clear and resounding YES!!!!

Free After Rebate Clorox toilet wand

I love rebates! Even if I did already spend the money out of pocket, it is nice that companies will give you things for free. Especially on things that make your life easier. No one likes cleaning the toilet, but this does make it not quite so bad.

The Clorox Toilet Wand is priced at $9.63 at Target. You can use the $5.00 off coupon then send in for the $5 rebate. Total cost to you? Its a $0.37 money maker! (Okay, that's not counting tax, but still)

 The wand probably costs about the same at Walmart, so whichever you choose. ;)

Thanks Freebies2Deals !

Free bag of Sunchips to the first 100,000

Yup, another freebie here. A free 10.5oz bag of Sunchips this time! This is one of those facebook freebies, so all you have to do is become a fan here and they'll send you a coupon for a free bag. Now, it is only for the first 100,000, so hurry. Free is always good, no matter how small the item.

Free Purology Supersmooth

Pureology is a fabulous brand of hair care, but they are normally way more expensive that I like to pay. They are doing a drawing for a free here of their Supersmooth serum or cream. Go enter, and help tame those flyaways quickly, and free! (if enough of us enter, someone has to win right?)

Family Fresh Foods new coupon policy

 I told you a week ago that I had heard about a new coupon policy at Family Fresh Foods. Well, I called them yesterday so that I could make sure to get all of the details for you. So here are the details for the changes.

• You must choose to either double coupons or price match, they no longer do both.
• You need to choose on each item, so you can still do both on the same order. 
• If you choose to price match, you cannot use any coupons on that item.

Just thought I would let everyone know what's going on with this so that you don't get caught by surprise.

Double couons event!!

Guess what! Kmart is going to be having a double coupon event! I am so very excited. This promotional event will occur April 4th through April 10th!  Not all stores will be participating, so you will want to call your Kmart. I tried to call mine (the Orem Kmart) and they did not know, and the employees will not know until the week it happens (but it sounded like they had done it before, so I'm betting they will again. The promotion should be going on at EVERY store in Utah, but some managers have been known to still refuse. So I would suggest to still call.
There are some rules that apply to the event, so read carefully.

• You can only double 5 coupons per day. (I know I'll be shopping there every day that week, and possibly going to 2 different stores each day) ;)
• Offer doesn't include Kmart Coupons or Pharmacy coupons
• They will double up to a $2.00 coupon!  That means you can get up to $4.00 off an item

Thanks so much to Freebies2Deals for finding this out!

Fabulous deals!

Oh my goodness! I have never seen anything like this before. This week in the mail, Maceys sent out a "Budget Buster" packet. It has some fabulous deals in it. These coupons are good this week and next, and even if you accidentally threw it out, Maceys keeps some in the front at their store (by their ads). Here are the deals I am most excited about and I am going to try to use tomorrow.
Babybel cheese retail $3.99 (okay I'm probably not actually going to use this one, much as I want to)
          $1 budget buster cpn = $2.99
Kretschmar Pre-Sliced Deli meat (again, I won't be getting this one, but if you are someone who really likes getting the nice meats...) retail $3.99
          $2 budget buster cpn = $1.99
Land 'O Frost lunchmeats retail $3.29 (turkey, the ham I saw was more expensive)
          $3 budget buster = $0.29 ea!
Buddig lunchmeat reatil $0.55
          $0.55 budget buster =$0 (can get 4 with the same coupon)
Super Saver meat packages retail varies: I found a pork package as low as $3.74 and steak as low as $4.22
          $3 budget buster = $0.74 (pork) $1.22 (steak) (can get 2 with the same coupon)
Armour Lunchmakers retail $1.58
          $1.50 budget buster = $0.08 ea!
Farmland bacon retail $3.79
          $2.50 budget buster = $1.29 (can get 4 with the same coupon)
Cache Valley cheese 8oz retail $3
          2/$3 budget buster = $1.50 ea (can get 4 with the same coupon) (must buy 2)
Western Family sour cream retail $0.88
          b1g1 budget buster = $0.44 ea wyb 2

So those are the deals at Maceys, but I found something even cooler! While the packet says Maceys on the front, the coupons say they are good at Associated Food Stores! So, if you wanted to, you could price check at some other places, and see which is cheapest, or you could just use them somewhere else, if you don't happen to have a Maceys nearby. I must say though, I was way excited to find this. I will let you know how everything goes tomorrow. I have 4 copies of the booklet, and so I'm hoping to be able to get lots and lots of freebies.

Free Vitamin Water

Here's another freebie for all of you out there. Become a fan of Vitamin Water on facebook, and they'll mail you a coupon for a free bottle. It's only for the first 100,000 fans though, so act fast. I don't believe you have to stay a fan, but I would until you get the coupon, just in case.

Free Stuff!

 I have to say, I love getting free samples! They may not last very long, but all it takes is filling out your information. Even if you're just getting 1 load of laundry for free, its still 1 load that was FREE! So, here are some freebies I've found today.

-Bounce 4-in-1 dryer sheets. Now, this is from the Sam's Club website, and it does have a slot for you're member number, but it isn't required. I don't have a member number, and they just approved it, and are sending it to me.

-Free Custom printed T-shirts from Vista Print
Yay! for freebies. They really are my favorite.

getting paid to shop?!

Wait, is that really true? I'm here to tell you, yes it is. I just returned from Target $2.75 richer. (Okay, it will be 4-6 weeks before my wallet actually sees the money) Here's how I did it. I bought 2 Venus Embrace razors ($7 ea), and 3 Olay total effects 7-1 body wash ($5.50 ea). One of the Proctor and Gamble (P&G) inserts (sorry I don't know which one, the coupon was already clipped for me) had a $2 off Venus razors as wells as a b1g1 (buy a Venus get an Olay body wash). Unfortunately, I only had 2 of each coupon, or I would have done a little better. So, Target has a promotion, though it isn't advertised, where you can buy 3 Olay body washes and get a $5 gift card. I don't know if any of the other body washes than the one I got were included, I scanned what I could find, but this was the only one for me. So, so far, here is where I'm at. $15.50 out of pocket for 5 items, making it $3.10 a piece. Not bad right there, but I also get that $5 gift card... $10.50 for 5 items, $2.10 each. However, Olay is doing a rebate when you buy any 3 lotions or body washes. $15 back, though it is a mail in rebate, so it will take time to get here. So, after tax, I ended up paying $17.25 OOP (out of pocket), but I got $5 immediately, and will get another $15 in 4-6 weeks. I seriously think couponing is one of the best things that has ever happened to my budget. I never would have found this deal before. Olay and Venus were always "too expensive" I think getting paid isn't too expensive anymore.

V8 on sale!

Okay, for all of you who love V8, there is a super deal going on right now! Or even if you don't know if you love it, want to try it, but always found it too expensive. Big Lots has 46 oz V8 on sale for $1.50! That's great by itself, but you can also get coupons for it here or here. You can also generally print them twice. So that is 4 V8 you could get for $2 total! Now, Big Lots doesn't accept manufacturer coupons, so just swing by there and pick up an ad (if you don't already have one) and then head to Target or Walmart to price match! 

They also have Sunny D on sale for $1, and we recently had a $0.25 coupon in the Sunday paper, or you could print one from here.  Again, just take their ad into Target or Walmart to get the deal with a coupon.Thanks Vanessa for finding this one!