Wednesday, October 31

Mailbox Happiness: FREE Centrum Flavor Burst Chews Sample


Head over here to request a FREE Centrum Flavor Burst Chews Sample!

(Thanks, CouponPro!)

Winners of the BzzAgent Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Mini-Giveaway


Congratulations to the following winners of my BzzAgent Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Mini-Giveaway!  You each won
-1 Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion .15 oz Sample with $3/1 Intense Hydration Face Care Product coupon attached, AND
-1 Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Night Cream .15 oz Sample with $3/1 Intense Hydration Face Care Product coupon attached


Camillia
Sharon
Camille
Tarah
Hopie

I sent each of you a message on Facebook.  Please e-mail your full mailing address to me at erin.barton80@gmail.com.

If you missed out on this giveaway, or didn't win, don't worry, I have another giveaway coming up soon!  Stay tuned...

Tuesday, October 30

Chipotle: $2 Burrito, Bowl, Salad, or Tacos 4pm-Close on Halloween w/ Costume


Head to any Chipotle tomorrow (Halloween!), dressed in costume, 4pm to close, and get a burrito, bowl, salad, or an order of tacos for just $2!  Head over here for details!

Monday, October 29

!!! Print Alert !!! Upcoming FREE Dry Idea at CVS


During the week of November 4, Dry Idea Deodorant will be on sale Buy 1, Get 1 FREE.  Head over to coupons.com to print a $3/2 manufacturer's coupon and 2 $1/1 CVS store coupons.  Combined, you should be able to get 2 deodorants for FREE!

(Thanks, Hip2Save!)

CVS Shopping, $1.96 Money Maker


If you can't find enough of the 2.5 oz Aveeno Lotions, the Moisturizing Bars are working too!  I did the following:

2 Aveeno Moisturizing Bars, $3.69 each
2 Aveeno Moisturizing Lotions (2.5 oz), $3.79 each
Buy 4 select Aveeno, Get $15 ECB
Used $3/2 from 10/28 SS

2 Gold Emblem Potato Chips (4 oz), $1
Used 2 $1/1 coupons from the in-store coupon machine (one printed yesterday, one today)

Subtotal: $11.96, Total: $13.04
"Paid" with $10 in ECBs and $3.04 OOP
Got back $15 ECB
Net Cost: $1.96 Money Maker

Sunday, October 28

BzzAgent Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Review and Mini-Giveaway


I recently got invited to BzzAgent's Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Face Care BzzCampaign!  Look at all the goodies they sent!

BzzAgent sent me:
-Full-Size Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser with Clary Sage (6 oz)
-Full-Size Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Treatment Mask with Clary Sage (4 oz)
-Full-Size Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Night Cream with Clary Sage (1.8 oz)
-5 Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion .15 oz Samples with $3/1 Intense Hydration Face Care Product coupon attached
-5 Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Night Cream .15 oz Samples with $3/1 Intense Hydration Face Care Product coupon attached

If you're interested in becoming a BzzAgent, and trying and sharing new products, head over here.


About the Products...

The Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Face Care Line:
-Is clinically proven to intensely hydrate dry skin
-Helps reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles
-Is 99% natural
-Is enhanced with probiotic technology
-Can be found in mass retailers (like Target or Walmart), drug stores, grocery stoes and natural health food stores nationwide.

To learn more about Intense Hydration, "like" Burt's Bees on Facebook!

My Experience...

I decided to give all 3 products that were sent to me a try this evening.  First I used the cream cleanser.  Upon opening it, my initial reaction was "smells good!"  As far as facial cleasers go, it did it's job.  I prefer cleansers that exfoliate, but am going to try this one out for longer.

Next I put on the Treatment Mask.  I left it on for about 10 minutes, wiped it off with a tissue, and then massaged the rest in.  I liked how it massaged in, rather than getting washed off, but it left a feeling like I had just put on some thick lotion.

Finally I applied the Night Cream.  It felt light and smooth!  I think this was my favorite of the 3 products!

I'm anxious to try just the cleanser and night cream.  The treatment mask should be used 1-2 times per week, but it made my face feel like it had a heavy lotion coating.  I think I'll really enjoy the lighter feel of just the cleanser and night cream.


The Giveaway

...and to share my experience with you, I'll be choosing FIVE readers to receive
-1 Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion .15 oz Sample with $3/1 Intense Hydration Face Care Product coupon attached, AND
-1 Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Night Cream .15 oz Sample with $3/1 Intense Hydration Face Care Product coupon attached

Simply comment below, telling me which Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Product you'd most like to try!  1 entry per person.  Giveaway ends 11:59PM central on Wednesday, October 31.

CVS Shopping, $1.77


I went CVS hopping this morning in hopes of finding lots of free (or cheap) Revlon beauty tools.  They're running a Buy 2, Get $7 ECB deal, with a limit 6!

Transaction 1:
2 Revlon Value Pack Emery Boards (24 pk), $3.49 each
Subtotal: $6.98, Total: $7.54
"Paid" with $5 ECB and $2.54 on Gift Card
Got back $7 ECB
Net Cost: $.54

Transaction 2:
2 Revlon Value Pack Emery Boards (24 pk), $3.49 each
Subtotal: $6.98, Total: $7.14
"Paid" with $5 ECB and $2.14 on Gift Card
Got back $7 ECB
Net Cost: $.14

Transaction 3:
Revlon Nail Clipper, $2.99
Revlon Value Pack Emery Boards (24 pk), $3.49
Subtotal: $6.48, Total: $6.76
"Paid" with $6 in ECBs and $.76 on Gift Card
Got back $7 ECB
Net Cost: $.24 Money Maker

Transaction 4:
4 Revlon Toe Clippers, $4.19 each, but were in the wrong spot, so honored $2.99 each price
Envelopes 5-pk 6x9, $2.37
Subtotal: $14.33, Total: $15.33
"Paid" with $13 in ECBs and $2.33 OOP
Got back $14 ECB
Net Cost: $1.33

Net Cost for Everything: $1.77

CVS: Possible FREE Chips and Better Than FREE Aveeno


Be sure to scan your card at the coupon machine in CVS!  I, and many others, received a coupon for $1 off Gold Emblem Potato Chips!  As you can see from the above picture, you can score a bag for FREE with this coupon!


You can also possibly score better than FREE Aveeno products.  Through Wednesday, October 28, you can get a $15 ECB when you buy 4 participating Aveeno products.  Though the 2.5 oz Aveeno Daily Moisturizing lotions aren't advertised as being part of the deal, they are working.  They cost around $3.69 each.  If you buy 4 and use 2 $3/2 coupons from the 10/28 SS (you'll need to go to 2 locations or bring someone with you, as these are limit 1 per person), you'll pay only $8.76 and get back a $15 ECB, making this a $6.24 money maker!  Please note that most stores don't carry many of these, so you may have a hard time finding enough for this deal.

JCPenney: Extra 30% off Clearance (10/28-11/3)


Save an extra 30% off clearance, now through November 3, at JCPenney!  You can also use code EXTRA30 to score the same deal at jcp.com.  FREE shipping over $50, or no minimum when you ship to store, with code JCPSHIP!

If shopping online, go through ebates for 8% cash back!

!!! Print Alert !!! FREE Advil PM at Walgreens After Coupon

SAVE $1.00 on ANY Advil®PM product

Hurry over to RedPlum to print a $1/1 Advil PM coupon! Use this at Walgreens this week to get a FREE 4 pack! This coupon won't last long, so print now!

Saturday, October 27

Drugstore Freebies: October 28 - November 3


4 Day Ad: October 28-31

Buy ANY 2 Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools, Get $7 ECB
Buy 2 Revlon Nail Clippers or Nail Files, priced as low as $2.99
Get back $7 ECB (limit 6)

2 Week Ad: October 28-November 10

Advil PM Pain Relief (4 ct), $1.00
Use $1/1 from 10/28 RP

Glucose Quick Sticks (12 pk), $5.99
Send in for $5.99 Mail-inpRebate

Adventures in Pinterest: DIY Stick Figure Halloween Costume

Happy Halloween!
Earlier this week, my class had their Halloween party, so I needed a costume.  I'm not a huge fan of store bought costumes.  My mom always made my costumes when I was a child (and even some since I've grown)!  I love creative costumes, but I'm not very crafty and I'm definitely cheap.  That's why I was glad I came across the picture below on Pinterest.

Pinterest Photo

Once I had the idea, I headed to Walmart for supplies!  I bought a long sleeved white t-shirt, found white pants on clearance, and picked up some electric tape for under $1.  I enlisted my friend, Kerry, to make my head.  We got a piece of white fun foam from Michael's.  She made the face for me by drawing it with a Sharpie and adding black pipe cleaners for hair.  We just attached a velcro dot with some ribbon to the back and tied to it my head.  Simple, easy, and cheap!

Did any of you make your own costume this year?  Have any frugal Halloween tips to share?

Friday, October 26

Dominick's Shopping, $3.01


4 Bags of Mission Chips, Regular Price $3.19, Sale Price $2.49 each
$1.50 Just for U Store eCoupon (took off $6 total)
Stacked 4 $.55/1 manufacturer peelie coupons

2 Apple Juice Ciders, Regular Price $2.69 each, Sale Price $1.99 each
Just for U Personalized Price of $1.58 each
$1.00 Just for U Store eCoupon (took off $2 total)

Chi-Chis Tortillas, $2.59
Just for U eCoupon for FREE (didn't come off, so cashier took it off manually)

Subtotal: $2.92, Total: $3.01
"Paid" with $2 Catalina and $1.01 OOP

Bath & Body Works: FREE Mini Candle


Head over to the Bath & Body Works Facebook Page and click "Get Offer" on their wall to score a coupon for a FREE 1.3 oz Mini Candle of Choice!  The coupon will be e-mailed to you.  Valid through 10/28.

Mailbox Happiness: FREE La Vie est Belle Fragrance Sample


Head over here to request a FREE Lacome La Vie est Belle Fragrance Sample!

(Thanks, FreebieShark!)

Thursday, October 25

New SavingStar eCoupons

SavingStar


It's Thursday, which means it's time to load your new SavingStar ecoupons!  If you haven't joined SavingStar, I highly recommend it.  These coupons load directly on to your store loyalty cards.  Rather than coming off at the registers, you earn the money back!  I just load all the coupons.  I'm up to $14.05 in my account.  Here's what's new today:

Save $5 when you spend $15 on any I.D. coffee creamer by 12/31/12

Save $5.00 when you spend $20.00 on any Culinary Circle® products.. Expires 12/6/2012. (Only at ACME Markets, Albertsons, Jewel - Osco, Shaw's)

Save $2.00 on (1) John Morrell whole or half ham. Expires 11/21/2012.

Buy 1 Diamond Crystal Salt Sense, Save 35¢. Expires 11/21/2012.

Buy 1 Truvia® Baking Blend with sugar, Save 75¢. Expires 11/21/2012.

Buy 1 Diamond Crystal Sea Salt, Save 40¢. Expires 11/21/2012.

Buy 1 Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, Save 40¢. Expires 11/21/2012.

Save 50¢ on (1) John Morrell meat product (Does not include whole or half hams). Expires 11/21/2012.

Buy ONE (1) COTTONELLE® Toilet Paper 9-pack or larger, Save 50¢. Expires 11/8/2012.

Buy ONE (1) COTTONELLE® Flushable Moist Wipes (Not Valid on Trial Size), Save 50¢. Expires 11/8/2012.

Just For U: FREE Chi-Chi's Tortillas


Check your Dominick's Just For U for an e-coupon for FREE Chi-Chi's Tortillas, priced up to $2.99.  Mine was buried in my Just For U Coupon Center.

(Thanks, MashupMom!)

Groupon: $10 for $20 at The Body Shop


Groupon is offering $20 to spend at The Body Shop for just $10!  With the holidays coming up before we know it, this is a great deal to snag!

Expires Dec 20, 2012
Limit 3/person. Limit 1/visit. Valid in The Body Shop US retail stores. Not valid online or at Ulta, Costco, Amazon or Beauty.com. Not valid toward gift cards or "Love Your Body" membership card. Valid toward sale items. Valid with existing "Love Your Body" membership card. Non-transferable. Clients may provide email address to The Body Shop to receive Beauty Card valid for 10% off through 2/28/13, starting with next purchase. Card signup not reqd; card offer not valid in CA or with "Love Your Body" membership card. Not valid on Black Friday (11/23/12). $20 minimum purchase required.

Tuesday, October 23

Dollar General Clearance Shopping, $9.72


Dollar General has some great sales going on!  Yellow Dot clothes are just $2 each!  Green dot summer items are 90% off!

Here's what I bought:
3-piece Fisher-Price Baby Outfit, Regular Price $10, Clearance Price $2
2-piece Batman Toddler Outfit, Regular Price $12, Clearance Price $2
2-piece Fisher-Price Toddler Outfit, Regular Price $10, Clearance Price $2
2 3-pk Flyswatters, Regular Price $1, Clearance Price $.10 each
Flamingo Container, Regular Price $2, Clearance Price $.20
Spray Bottle, Regular Price $1, Clearance Price $.10
Fish Dive Sticks (2 pk), Regular Price $1, Clearance Price $.10
Dive Sticks (3 pk), Regular Price $1.50, Clearance Price $.15
Flip-Top Water Bottle, Regular Price $3, Clearance Price $.30
Flamingo "Welcome" Plaque, Regular Price $1, Clearance Price $.10
4 Orange Medium Tubs, Regular Price $2 each, Clearance Price $.20 each
3 Mini Tubs (3 pk), Regular Price $1, Clearance Price $.10 each
3 Double Wall Coffee Mugs, Regular Price $2.50, Clearance Price $.25 each

Subtotal: $9, Total: $9.72

Mailbox Happiness: FREE Cabinet Latch Starter Kit


Head over here to request a FREE Cabinet Latch Starter Kit, courtesy of P&G!

Monday, October 22

Here and There Shopping, $.10


Walgreens
Speed Stick, BOGO $3.79
Used $1/1 from 10/21 SS
Earned $1.25 on the app Ibotta 
Lady Speed Stick, $0 (due to BOGO sale)
Used $1/1 from 10/21 SS
Earned $1.25 on the app Ibotta  Subtotal: $1.79, Total: $2.07
Earned $2.50 back from Ibotta
Net Cost: $.43 Money Maker

Old Navy
Henley T-Shirt, Clearance Priced $4.49
Now & Later, $.49
Subotal: $4.98
Used "Snap 5" coupon from Old Navy Snap Appy App
Net Cost: FREE

Dominick's
Thanks MashupMom for the following scenario:
4 Campbell's Natural Soups, $1.99
Catalina through 10/28: Buy 3, get $1.50 OYNO; buy 4, get $2.00 OYNO; Buy 5 or more, get $2.50 OYNO
Used $1/1 store e-coupon on Just for U (took off $1 on each)
Stacked 2 $.75/2 printables
Subtotal: $2.46, Total: $2.53
Got back $2 Catalina
Net Cost: $.53

Net Cost for everything: $.10

Mailbox Happiness: FREE TriCalm Sample


Head over here to request a FREE Sample of TriCalm!

(Thanks, MyFreeProductSamples!)

Mailbox Happiness: FREE Maybelline Cream Sample


Head over here to request a FREE Maybelline Dream BB Cream Sample, courtesy of Walmart!

(Thanks, ClipAndFollow!)

Sunday, October 21

CVS Shopping, $0.66 Money Maker

 
St. Joseph Aspirin (120 ct), $5.00
Buy 1, Get $3 ECB
Used $2.25/1 or from 10/21 SS

Di-gel Liquid (12 oz), $5.00
Buy 1, Get $3 ECB
Used $2/1 from 10/21 SS

Pumpkin Masters 4-in-1 Carving Tool
Should have been $2.49 with $2.49 ECB back.  Mine rang up $1.99 and didn't produce the ECB. They manually printed a $3 ECB for me! :) 

3 American Greetings Cards, $.99 each
Buy 3, Get $3 ECB

CVS Nail Polish Remover (6 oz), $1.99
Used $2/1 Beauty Purchase coupon

Subtotal: $10.70, Total: $11.34
"Paid" with $10 in ECBs and $1.34 OOP
Got back $12 in ECBs
Net Cost: $0.66 Money Maker

Saturday, October 20

CVS: FREE CVS Brand Toothbrush


Head over here to print a $1/1 CVS/pharmacy Brand Oral Care Product coupon!  This coupon will make CVS brand toothbrushes, and possibly other items, FREE!

(Thanks, Derick of couPWNing!)

Drustore Freebies: October 12-27


American Greetings Products: Buy 3, Get $3 ECB
Buy 3 American Greetings $.99 Cards
Get back $3 ECB (limit 1)

Dermasilk Instant Eyelid Lift (.25 oz) or Collagen Boost Instant Facial Plumper (.5 oz), $19.99
Use $10/1 printable
Get back $10 ECB (limit 1)

Di-gel Liquid (12 oz), $5.00
Use $2/1 from 10/21 SS
Get back $3 ECB (limit 1)

Pumpkin Masters 4-in-1 Carving Tool, $2.49
Get back $2.49 ECB

St. Joseph Aspirin (120 ct) or HBP (24 ct), $5.00
Use $2.25/1 or $2/1 from 10/21 SS or $2/1 from 9/9 SS
Get back $3 ECB (limit 1)

Mailbox Happiness: FREE Airborne Samples


Head over to the Walmart Sample Site to request 4 FREE Airborne Samples!

Then, hop on over to the Airborne Health Facebook page and request ANOTHER 4 samples!

(Thanks, Hip2Save!)

Giveaway Winner of the $100 Marriott eTravelCard

The winner of the $100 Marriott eTravel Card Giveaway is....<drum roll>...Elizabeth!

Elizabeth commented "Oh, how happy it would make me. Since my boyfriend lives 4000 miles away and visiting each other is so expensive, this travel card would help us stay at Philly for a short weekend! :)"

Congratulations, Elizabeth!  Please contact me at erin.barton80@gmail.com with your mailing address!

A huge thanks to Marriott and Coinstar for providing this amazing prize!

In the event that I don't hear from Elizabeth by Sunday, October 21 at 11:59PM (central), an alternative winner will be chosen.

Friday, October 19

Chicagoland and NW Indiana: $.50/Gallon at BP


BP is giving away 100,000 codes for $.50 off per gallon, single use only, up to 20 gallons!  Simply head over here and enter your zip code and e-mail!

(Thanks, MashupMom!)

Thursday, October 18

Walgreens: Cold & Flu Coupon Book w/ Manufacturer coupons


Today, while at Walgreens, I came across the above "What To Do for Cold & Flu Family Guidebook", containing $13 in manufacturer's coupons.  These coupons don't expire until 9/1/2013!  I found this coupon book near the cold medicines.

The coupons include:
$1/1 Tylenol Cold
$1/1 Tylenol Sinus
$1/1 Sudafed
$1/1 Children's Sudafed
$1/1 Children's Tylenol
$1/1 Children's Motrin
$2/1 Zyrtec
$1/1 Reach Toothbrush
$1/2 Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages
$1/1 Neosporin
$1/1 Neosporin Lip Health
$1/1 Lubriderm

Menards Shopping, FREE!


I got everything above FREE at Menards today!  I paid with a rebate which will roll into a new rebate when I submit the following:

2 Handy Roller Cups, $3.50 each with $3.50 MIR (limit 2, valid through 10/20/12)
2 Sunbeam 2pk LED Night Lights, $1.49 each with $1.49 MIR (limit 2, valid through 10/20/12)
2 Clear Safety Glasses, $2.48 each with $2.48 MIR (limit 2, valid through 10/20/12)
2 All-Purpose Paint Brushers, $5.00 each with $5.00 MIR (limit 2, valid through 10/20/12)

The rebates are in the form of Menards merchandise credit, but, as I said, I just use them to roll into more FREE deals!

You can read more about How to Submit and Use Menards Rebates here.

Walgreens Photo: FREE 8x10 Photo Enlargement


Through October 20, Walgreens Photo is offering a FREE 8x10 photo enlargement with promo code TRULYFREE!  Choose in-store pick-up to avoid shipping fees.

Walgreens: 15-20% Friends and Family Coupon (valid 10/19 only)


Head over here to print a Walgreens Friends and Family Pass, valid tomorrow, October 19 only!  With your pass, you'll save 15% off eligible store items and 20% off Walgreens, W Brand, and Nice! products!

Wednesday, October 17

Tuesday, October 16

Mailbox Happiness: FREE Sample of Café Bustelo Coffee


Head over to the Cafe Bustelo Facebook Page to request a FREE1-oz. Sample of Café Bustelo Coffee!

(Thanks, CouponPro!)

Wrapp: FREE $5 Office Depot Gift Card


If you have an iPhone or Android, head over here to sign up (or login) to Wrapp!  For doing so, you'll be able to claim a FREE $5 Office Depot gift card!  I was able to claim one, even though I already use Wrapp!

You can see what I scored with my last FREE Office Depot card here.  You can read more about Wrapp and some of my other favorite money-saving apps here!

(Thanks, Theresa of TheCouponCommandos!)

Monday, October 15

!!! Print Alert !!! Upcoming FREE Dermasilk at CVS


Head over the Dermasilk Facebook Page to print a high value $10/1 Dermasilk Product coupon!  During the week of 10/21, head to CVS to buy a DermaSilk Collagen Boost Instant Face Plumper (.5 oz) for $19.99 (based on online price).  You'll pay $9.99 after coupon and get back a $10 ECB, making the net cost FREE!

(Thanks, Thanks, HotCouponsCrazySavings!)

Misc. Retail Shopping, $0.51


Old Navy
T-Shirt, Clearance Price $3.99
Baby Socks, $1 (For my friend's son who doesn't like wearing his socks!) :)
Subotal: $4.99
Used "Snap 5" coupon from Old Navy Snap Appy App
Net Cost: FREE

Office Depot
3 Pert Paper Towels (2 pk), Clearance Price $1.43 each
2 Boxes of Zipper Seal Sandwich Bags (35 ct), Clearance Price $.43 each
Subtotal: $5.15, Total: $5.51
Used FREE $5 Office Depot Gift Card from Wrapp App
Net Cost: $.51

JCPenney
2 8-pack Washcloths, $5 each
Subtotal: $10
Used $10 "Gift" from CEO e-mail sent out to JCP e-mail subscribers on 10/11/12
Net Cost: FREE

Walmart: FREE Duck Brand Packaging Tape

Photo Credit: Jessica's Coupons
Head over to coupons.com to print a $1/1 Duck Brand Packaging Tape coupon!  Walmart sells the 50 yd Duck Brand Packaging Tape for around $1, so FREE after coupon!

Saturday, October 13

Drugstore Freebies: October 14-20


Advil Congestion Relief or Allergy Sinus (20ct) or Cold & Sinus (32-40 ct), $7.99
Use the $2/1 printable or $1/1 from 9/9 RP or 10/14 RP
Get back $1 ECB (limit 1)
Submit for Mail-In-Rebate found in the 10/14 RP 

Trident Vitality (9-12ct) or Value pack (18ct), Buy 1, Get 1 FREE
Use BOGO Printable (manufacturer coupon from Target site)


Advil Congestion Relief Tablets (10 ct), $6
Use the $2/1 printable or $1/1 from 9/9 RP or 10/14 RP
Submit for Mail-In-Rebate found in the 10/14 RP