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Monday, November 30, 2009

FREE Sample: Breathe Right Extra Strips

Right now, you can snag 2 FREE Breathe Right Extra samples. You must register for the Breathe Right site in order to request this sample. Limit one per household.

Mail Call - 11/30



I had a pretty good mailbox week last week. I received all of this for FREE!
  • Business Week (Free subscription from RewardsGold)
  • Conde Nast Traveler (Free subscription from RewardsGold)
  • Allure (Purchased using MyCokeRewards points)
  • Shape (Free subscription from RewardsGold)
  • Dentek floss picks
  • Coupons from Victoria's Secret, Aerie, and Express
  • Black Radiance bronzer (Allure August giveaway)
  • ORLY nail polish in enchanted forest (Allure August giveaway)
  • Not pictured: A couple of rebate checks

Want to receive more freebies in your mailbox? Be sure to check out my Freebie Roundup (updated every Friday).

Want to see what other people are getting in their mailboxes? Click the button below to check out Mailbox Monday, hosted by A Frugal Friend! (I love seeing what cool things other people get every week!)


Saturday, November 28, 2009

Best deals at Walgreens for 11/29-12/5


Here are some of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:

12-pack Coca-Cola products - 3/$10 ($3.33 each)

Sweet 'N Low, 120 ct. - Buy one at $2.49, get one FREE
Total: 2/$2.49 ($1.25 each)

Welch's Sparkling grape juice - $3
- Use $2 printable coupon (no longer available)
- Use $1 coupon from insert
Total: As low as $1 after coupon

Trident Layers, Mentos gum - $1 with in-ad coupon
- Use $.55 -$1 off Mentos coupon from insert (amount varies by region)
Total: Potentially FREE after coupons

Glade deodorizers - $5.99, get $2 RR
(includes Sense & Spray, 3 wick candle, reed diffuser, Lasting Impressions kit)
- Use $4 off Sense & Spray from select magazines (I found this in Shape)
- Use $3 off Sense & Spray or Lasting Impressions found inside box
- Use $3.50 off any product from The Fragrance Collection printable coupon (no longer available)
- Use $3 off reed diffuser or 3-wick candle from insert
- Use $4 off Sense & Spray coupon from insert
Total: As low as FREE after coupon and RR

Glade candles - 2/$5, get $1 RR
(includes candle holder, Plugins scented oil refill, candle tin, 4 oz. candle, 2 oz. soy candle, candle refill)
- Use coupon for FREE candle refill with purchase of any candle holder from insert
- Use $1.50 off any candle holder or refills found inside tin
- Use $3 off 2 products from The Fragrance Collection by Glade from All You or insert
Total: As low as 2/FREE after coupons and RR

Olay Quench body lotion, 20 oz. - $7.99, get a FREE in-shower body lotion
- Use coupon for a FREE body lotion when you buy any hand or body lotion (up to $6) found in various magazines
- Use coupon for $3 off any Olay hand and body lotion found in various magazines
Total: As low as 2/$2.49 after coupon and sale

Nivea lip balm or gloss - $.99
- Use BOGO coupon from insert
- Use $.50 coupon from ??? (I think I got this from a display.)
Total: As low as 2/$.99 ($.49 each) after coupon

Band-Aids - 2/$3, get $1 RR
(includes 20-25 ct. character and 60 ct. plastic)
- Use $.50 coupon from insert
- Use $2 Walgreens coupon (found in activity books that can be purchased for $.99)
Total: Potential MONEYMAKER after coupons and RR

Complete multi-purpose solution - $7.99, get $7.99 RR
- Use $1 coupon from insert
Total: $1 MONEYMAKER after coupon and RR

Ecotrin, 45 ct. - $1.99 with in-ad coupon
- Use $7 off 2 Advtange products from insert
- Use $10 off 3 Advantage products from insert
- Use $2 coupon from insert
Total: As low as FREE after coupon

Amazon: $5 Magazine Sale

Through December 1, Amazon is offering an assortment of magazine subscriptions for only $5! Magazines on sale include:
  • Real Simple
  • Sports Illustrated Kids
  • SmartMoney
  • People StyleWatch
  • Popular Science
  • Travel + Leisure
  • Food & Wine
  • House Beautiful
  • Cosmopolitan
  • Southern Living
To take advantage of this great sale, all you need to do is go here and log into your account.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Reminder: It's MEGA Swagbucks Day!


Search & Win

Just a quick reminder: Today is MEGA Swagbucks Day, which means that you can earn anywhere from 1 to 100 Swagbucks just by doing a simple search. Swagbucks gives out 10,000 in Mega Swagbucks bills every Friday, so there's plenty of chances to win.

If you’re interested in signing up, just click here or click the banner (on the right side of my page or at the top of this entry). Membership is FREE. Once you register, you'll receive 3 Swag Bucks just for signing up. To learn more about Swagbucks, check out this post.

Freebie Roundup - 11/27

*** NEW this week

Free Samples:

Always Infinity and here

Always Thin Flexi-Style liner

Aquafresh Extreme Clean (will let you print 2 coupons)

Aveeno Nourish+ hair care

Beinggirl sample kit (from Always and Tampx)

BOSS Orange

Burt's Bees natural acne solutions (You have to qualify for this one.)

Carefree liners

Dove heat defense therapy or intense damage therapy

Dunkin’ Donuts coffee sample

Enfamil A.R.

FLIX oral care products

Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew

Huggies Pure and Natural diapers (includes coupons)

Kashi TLC Chewy Granola Bar

Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight with wings and here

Lacoste perfume sample (Challenge, Touch of Pink, or Love of Pink)

L'Oreal EverPure Color Care (You have to register to request this sample.)

My Glow by Jennifer Lopez

Nature Valley nut clusters and trail mix bar

OB Tampons (includes cute travel case)

Pamper's Extra Protection

Parent's Choice Immune Support Baby Formula

Philosophy Unconditional Love (must log in to Facebook to request)

Poise sample kit

Playtex Sport tampons

Prilosec OTC

Rachael Ray Nutrish dog food

Splenda sweetener

Stayfree overnight ultra thin pads

Tampax Pearl

True Lemon, True Lime, and True Orange


Samples currently available from Walmart

Samples currently available from P&G Brand Sampler


Free magazine subscriptions:

American Cheerleader (1 year)

Autoweek (1 year)

Black Enterprise (1 year - digital)

Business Week (1 year)

*** Dime Magazine (1 year)

CBS Watch! (1 year)

Field & Stream (1 year)

Four Wheeler (1 year)

Golf Digest (1 year)

Hispanic Business (1 year - digital)

JET magazine (1 year)

Marie Claire (digital - 1 year)

Modern Painters (1 year)

Road & Track (1 year)

Seventeen (digital - 1 year)

SKI (digital - 1 year)

Tennis (2 years)

Town&Country (3 years)

USA Today e-Edition (12 weeks)

*** Yachts International (1 year)

Wine Spectator (1 year)


Other freebies:

Beech-Nut Starter Kit

CVS Photo: 50 FREE 4x6 prints when you register and link your ExtraCare card

Downy Wrinkle Release (Submit a photo for a FREE travel-size bottle.)

Enfamil First Visit Nutrition Gift

Ensure (links to coupon request form)

Home Made Simple coupon book and here and here

MP3 download from any CMA Award nominated artist from Amazon.com

Nursery Water bag tag (They give away 100 each day, and there's a counter that tells you how many are left.)

PRVCY Breast Cancer Awareness bracelet


Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Snag a FREE Subscription to Dime Magazine


Right now, Mercury Magazines is offering a FREE one-year subscription to Dime Magazine. Dime is all about the world of basketball - from high school to professional. I've completed several free magazine offers (including a couple through Mercury Magazines) and can assure you that they do come with no strings or bills attached!

Giveaway: 3 lb Alaskan Red King Crab Gift Box


William at Kats Free Games is currently hosting a giveaway that's definitely worth checking out: 3 lb Alaskan Red King Crab Gift Box. This would be great to have for the holidays or for a nice dinner with that special someone.

The winner will receive 3 lbs of jumbo king crab legs that average 1/2 lb per leg. They will be frozen, glazed, and packaged. The prize includes FedEx overnight shipping, so it sounds like the winner will be enjoying his/her Alaskan Red King Crab soon after winning!

To check out the complete rules, methods of entry, and to enter, go here. Giveaway ends December 15.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Snag a FREE Subscription to Yachts International


FreeBizMag is currently offering a FREE one-year subscription to Yachts International. You will have to qualify to receive this subscription. (I'm not sure who/what will qualify you for this offer.) I've completed several free magazine offers and can assure you that they do come, and I've never received a bill!

Amazon: $3 in FREE MP3s


Through November 30, you can get a $3 credit on your Amazon.com account for FREE MP3s! All you need to do is go here, log in to your account, and enter the code MP34FREE. This code isn't restricted to certain genres or artists, so you can use it on any MP3s!

Be sure to use your credit on or before November 30, or it will expire.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Mail Call - Two Weeks Worth!

I'm a little behind on my blogging, but I didn't want to miss my weekly Mail Call since it's one of my favorite posts! Everything you see below was free!!!

Last week, I received:
  • 2 issues of Business Week (Free subscription from RewardsGold)
  • Forbes (Free subscription from RewardsGold)
  • Metropolitan Home (Free subscription from RewardsGold)
  • O, The Oprah Magazine (Free mini-subscription from Start Sampling)
  • Kashi TLC chewy trail mix bar
  • Coupon for a free tub of Marzetti dip
  • Del Monte coupons and can opener from Vocalpoint
  • Olay body wash sample and coupons from P&G Brand Sampler
  • TRESemme hairspray (Allure August giveaway)
  • Olay Ribbons body wash (Allure August giveaway)
  • Pssssssst dry shampoo spray (Allure August giveaway)
  • e.l.f. mineral eye shadow (Allure August giveaway)


And the week before that, I received:
  • All You magazine (Purchased using Amazon gift cards earned with Swagbucks
  • Betty Crocker Christmas Cookies Magazine from MyBlogSpark
  • Hill's Science Diet dog treat samples
  • Michael Buble's "Crazy Love" (Giveaway from A Frugal Friend)
  • Nescafe Taster's Choice mug and tote bag (not pictured) for being chosen as an official taster
  • Tarte arch angel (Allure October giveaway)
  • Biolage hairspray (Allure August giveaway)

Friday, November 20, 2009

Freebie Roundup - 11/20

*** NEW this week

Free Samples:

*** Always Infinity and here

Always Thin Flexi-Style liner

Aquafresh Extreme Clean (will let you print 2 coupons)

Aveeno Nourish+ hair care

Beinggirl sample kit (from Always and Tampx)

BOSS Orange

Burt's Bees natural acne solutions (You have to qualify for this one.)

Carefree liners

Dove heat defense therapy or intense damage therapy

Dunkin’ Donuts coffee sample

Enfamil A.R.

FLIX oral care products

Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew

Huggies Pure and Natural diapers (includes coupons)

Kashi TLC Chewy Granola Bar

Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight with wings and here

Lacoste perfume sample (Challenge, Touch of Pink, or Love of Pink)

L'Oreal EverPure Color Care (You have to register to request this sample.)

My Glow by Jennifer Lopez

Nature Valley nut clusters and trail mix bar

OB Tampons (includes cute travel case)

Pamper's Extra Protection

Parent's Choice Immune Support Baby Formula

Philosophy Unconditional Love (must log in to Facebook to request)

Poise sample kit

Playtex Sport tampons

Prilosec OTC

Rachael Ray Nutrish dog food

Splenda sweetener

Stayfree overnight ultra thin pads

*** Tampax Pearl

True Lemon, True Lime, and True Orange


Samples currently available from Walmart

Samples currently available from P&G Brand Sampler


Free magazine subscriptions:

American Cheerleader (1 year)

Autoweek (1 year)

*** Black Enterprise (1 year - digital)

Business Week (1 year)

CBS Watch! (1 year)

Field & Stream (1 year)

Four Wheeler (1 year)

Golf Digest (1 year)

Hispanic Business (1 year - digital)

JET magazine (1 year)

Marie Claire (digital - 1 year)

Modern Painters (1 year)

Road & Track (1 year)

Seventeen (digital - 1 year)

SKI (digital - 1 year)

Tennis (2 years)

Town&Country (3 years)

USA Today e-Edition (12 weeks)

Wine Spectator (1 year)


Other freebies:

Beech-Nut Starter Kit

CVS Photo: 50 FREE 4x6 prints when you register and link your ExtraCare card

Downy Wrinkle Release (Submit a photo for a FREE travel-size bottle.)

Enfamil First Visit Nutrition Gift

Ensure (links to coupon request form)

Home Made Simple coupon book and here and here

MP3 download from any CMA Award nominated artist from Amazon.com

Nursery Water bag tag (They give away 100 each day, and there's a counter that tells you how many are left.)

PRVCY Breast Cancer Awareness bracelet


Reminder: It's MEGA Swagbucks Day!


Search & Win

Just a quick reminder: Today is MEGA Swagbucks Day, which means that you can earn anywhere from 1 to 100 Swagbucks just by doing a simple search. Swagbucks gives out 10,000 in Mega Swagbucks bills every Friday, so there's plenty of chances to win.

If you’re interested in signing up, just click here or click the banner (on the right side of my page or at the top of this entry). Membership is FREE. Once you register, you'll receive 3 Swag Bucks just for signing up. To learn more about Swagbucks, check out this post.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Aerie a-listers: Don't miss out!



Aerie a-listers: Don't forget to pick up your FREE Aerie gift for the month of November!

If you haven't joined Aerie's a-list yet, it's not too late! You have to sign up in person at an Aerie store, but you can go here for more information in the meantime.

After you sign up, you'll receive a FREE gift one Thursday every month (no purchase necessary) and a FREE gift during your birthday month (a cute lip gloss palette).

The gift for November is one of four Aerie signature scents - carly, katie, emma, or abigail (retail value: $12.50).

Previous gifts:
October - makeup brushes in a carrying case (retail value: $9.50)
September - Aerie undies (retail value: $7.50)
August - Aerie f.i.t. gym bag (retail value: $15.50)
July - 4 oz. shimmer mist (retail value: $7.50)
June - floral sticky notepad (retail value: $12.50)
May - f.i.t. workout towel with elastic hair tie (retail value: $12.50)
April - 2 oz. bottle of Abigail body mist (retail value $7.50)
March - summer tote bag (retail value $15.50)

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

JCPenney: Save $10 off $25

If you're planning a shopping trip to JCPenney, be sure to take this $10 off $25 coupon along with you. You can use it in stores, online (use code 104YOU at checkout) or on catalog orders. Coupon expires Monday, November 23.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Snag a FREE Subscription to Black Enterprise

Mercury Magazines is currently offering a FREE one-year digital subscription to Black Enterprise Magazine. I've requested several free magazine subscriptions (a few through Mercury Magazines). I can assure you that they do come, and I've never received a bill!

FREE Dog Toy for First 2,000


The first 2,000 people to review their favorite dog-friendly spot or share a photo on Beneful's WagWorld will receive a FREE Multipet International Loofa dog toy. Go here to join (it's completely FREE) or login. If you've previously created an account with Purina, you can use the same information to login on this site.

Limit one per household. Allow 10-12 weeks for delivery.

Tip: When it requests your address, be sure to put a space in the Address 2 line to make the submit button appear.

(Thanks to Shopping Frugal for this great find!)

Snag a FREE Steaz tea at Target

Right now, you can snag a FREE 16 oz. Steaz organic iced tea at Target. All you need to do is print this coupon. Expires December 31.

(Thanks to Hip2Save!)

FREE Sample: Always Infinity

Walmart.com is currently offering up a FREE sample of Always Infinity. Limit one request per household. Allow up to four weeks for delivery.

Monday, November 16, 2009

UPDATED: Customer Loyalty and Rewards Programs



I love customer loyalty cards, rewards programs ad email lists! It's probably bordering on addiction. I have a crazy number of those little cards on my keychain, and my wallet is stuffed with even more. Below is a list of some of my favorites and where you can go to sign up.

Consider this list a work in progress. I'm continuously updating and adding to it. Feel free to leave a comment if I missed one (or several!) - I'd love to add it to my list!

Store Loyalty Cards:
Email Lists (for stores, restaurants, etc.):
Other Programs:

Did I miss any of your favorites? Please leave a comment to let me know!

Friday, November 13, 2009

FREE Sample: Tampax Pearl

Walmart.com is currently offering up a FREE sample of Tampax Pearl. I'm a big fan of Walmart's samples because they usually come with great coupons! Limit one per household. Allow up to four weeks for delivery.

(Thanks to Deal Seeking Mom!)

Reminder: It's MEGA Swagbucks Day!


Search & Win

Just a quick reminder: Today is MEGA Swagbucks Day, which means that you can earn anywhere from 1 to 100 Swagbucks just by doing a simple search. Swagbucks gives out 10,000 in Mega Swagbucks bills every Friday, so there's plenty of chances to win.

If you’re interested in signing up, just click here or click the banner (on the right side of my page or at the top of this entry). Membership is FREE. Once you register, you'll receive 3 Swag Bucks just for signing up. To learn more about Swagbucks, check out this post.

Freebie Roundup - 11/13

*** NEW this week

Free Samples:

Always Infinity

Always Thin Flexi-Style liner

Aquafresh Extreme Clean (will let you print 2 coupons)

Aveeno Nourish+ hair care

Beinggirl sample kit (from Always and Tampx)

BOSS Orange

Burt's Bees natural acne solutions (You have to qualify for this one.)

Carefree liners

Dove heat defense therapy or intense damage therapy

Dunkin’ Donuts coffee sample

Enfamil A.R.

FLIX oral care products

Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew

Huggies Pure and Natural diapers (includes coupons)

Kashi TLC Chewy Granola Bar

*** Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight with wings and here

Lacoste perfume sample (Challenge, Touch of Pink, or Love of Pink)

L'Oreal EverPure Color Care (You have to register to request this sample.)

*** My Glow by Jennifer Lopez

Nature Valley nut clusters and trail mix bar

OB Tampons (includes cute travel case)

Pamper's Extra Protection

Parent's Choice Immune Support Baby Formula

Philosophy Unconditional Love (must log in to Facebook to request)

Poise sample kit

Playtex Sport tampons

Prilosec OTC

Rachael Ray Nutrish dog food

Splenda sweetener

Stayfree overnight ultra thin pads

True Lemon, True Lime, and True Orange


Samples currently available from Walmart

Samples currently available from P&G Brand Sampler


Free magazine subscriptions:

American Cheerleader (1 year)

Autoweek (1 year)

Business Week (1 year)

CBS Watch! (1 year)

Field & Stream (1 year)

Four Wheeler (1 year)

Golf Digest (1 year)

Hispanic Business (1 year - digital)

JET magazine (1 year)

Marie Claire (digital - 1 year)

*** Modern Painters (1 year)

Road & Track (1 year)

Seventeen (digital - 1 year)

SKI (digital - 1 year)

Tennis (2 years)

Town&Country (3 years)

*** USA Today e-Edition (12 weeks)

*** Wine Spectator (1 year)


Other freebies:

Beech-Nut Starter Kit

CVS Photo: 50 FREE 4x6 prints when you register and link your ExtraCare card

Downy Wrinkle Release (Submit a photo for a FREE travel-size bottle.)

Enfamil First Visit Nutrition Gift

Ensure (links to coupon request form)

*** Home Made Simple coupon book and here and here

*** MP3 download from any CMA Award nominated artist from Amazon.com

Nursery Water bag tag (They give away 100 each day, and there's a counter that tells you how many are left.)

PRVCY Breast Cancer Awareness bracelet


Thursday, November 12, 2009

FREE Mini-Subscription to USA Today e-Edition

FreeBizMag is currently offering a FREE 12-week subscription to USA Today e-Edition. You do have to qualify to receive this FREE mini-subscription. (I'm not sure what will qualify you to be eligible for this offer.) If you qualify, it's completely FREE, and you won't be billed. Your subscription will be delivered by 5:30 a.m. EDT each day for 12 weeks if you qualify.

FREE Subscription to Modern Painters Magazine


Mercury Magazines is currently offering a FREE one-year subscription to Modern Painters Magazine. I've done several free subscriptions (including a couple through Mercury Magazines) and can assure you that they do come, and I've never received a bill.

FREE MP3 from a CMA Award Nominated Artist


Through November 22, you can get a $1.29 credit on your Amazon.com account for a FREE MP3 download from any CMA Award nominated artist. All you need to do is go here, log in to your account, and enter the code CMAAWARD. There are a lot of great options to choose from - I was excited to get Lady Antebellum's "I Need You Now" for FREE!!!

Be sure to use your credit on or before November 22, or it will expire.

(Thanks to Shopping Frugal!)


Borders: 30% off one item!



Through Monday, November 16, you can use this coupon to receive 30% off the list price of one item. Valid in-store or online (use code BSW6854N for online). Must be a Borders Rewards member to use. (You can sign up for Borders Rewards in your store - it's free!)

If you're already a Borders Rewards member, be sure to register your card and set your account preferences to receive offers like this one directly in your inbox. (You can do that here.)

To locate a Borders near you, go here.

Black Friday - Prepare Now!

I came across this site yesterday and thought it was pretty cool. BlackFriday.info is your information station for Black Friday 2009. They have an extensive list of Black Friday sale information as well as ad scans for numerous stores. You can also sign up to receive email notifications any time new information is posted. This is a great resource for any of you who are brave enough to go out shopping on Black Friday and want to start planning your trip now.

Aerie a-listers: Don't Miss Out!



Aerie a-listers: Don't forget to pick up your FREE Aerie gift for the month of November!

If you haven't joined Aerie's a-list yet, it's not too late! You have to sign up in person at an Aerie store, but you can go here for more information in the meantime.

After you sign up, you'll receive a FREE gift one Thursday every month (no purchase necessary) and a FREE gift during your birthday month (a cute lip gloss palette).

The gift for November is one of four Aerie signature scents - carly, katie, emma, or abigail (retail value: $12.50).

Previous gifts:
October - makeup brushes in a carrying case (retail value: $9.50)
September - Aerie undies (retail value: $7.50)
August - Aerie f.i.t. gym bag (retail value: $15.50)
July - 4 oz. shimmer mist (retail value: $7.50)
June - floral sticky notepad (retail value: $12.50)
May - f.i.t. workout towel with elastic hair tie (retail value: $12.50)
April - 2 oz. bottle of Abigail body mist (retail value $7.50)
March - summer tote bag (retail value $15.50)

Cracker Barrel Front Porch Friends


Cracker Barrel has just launched their Front Porch Friends program. Members will receive special rewards, sneak peaks at new menu items and store offerings, and other perks. To join, just pick up a card from your local Cracker Barrel and register it online. You'll receive a $5 off $20 coupon once you register.

If you'd like to know more about other customer loyalty and rewards programs, be sure to check out this post.

Save 30% at Gap, Banana Republic, & Old Navy


During Gap Inc's Give and Get promotion, you can use this coupon to save 30% off your total purchase. Each time you use it, not only will you be saving money, but 5% will also be donated to a charity. This coupon is valid November 12-15 at all Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic stores. It's also valid at Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Store. You can use this coupon multiple times during the promotion period. Valid in-store only. Go here to print your coupon.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Walgreens Online Bonus Coupons

Did you know that Walgreens offers bonus coupons online each week? When you're looking at the weekly ad, you should see an "extra coupons" button (see above) to the right of the page. Click on it to find an entire page of printable bonus coupons! (These are all Walgreens coupons, so you can still stack them with a manufacturer's coupon.)

(Thanks to iheartwags!)

Snag FREE Cranberries at Earth Fare

Through November 17, you can get a FREE pound of fresh bulk cranberries at Earth Fare with any purchase. All you need to do is print this coupon. Limit one coupon per person.

Earth Fare has stores in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. To find a location near you, go here.

FREE Sample: Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight

Right now, you can snag a FREE sample of Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight pads with wings. These Kotex sample kits always come with great coupons and several products. Limit one per household. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.