Also, Amazon has a lot of the Transformers 2 movie Transformers for $7.99 each. I'll link one, but if you go down under the item description, you'll find many more at that price.
December 2, 2009
Great Freebie!
Saw this one on Deal Seeking Mom. Get a free tote bag from Aveeno.
Also, Amazon has a lot of the Transformers 2 movie Transformers for $7.99 each. I'll link one, but if you go down under the item description, you'll find many more at that price.
Also, Amazon has a lot of the Transformers 2 movie Transformers for $7.99 each. I'll link one, but if you go down under the item description, you'll find many more at that price.
Some Good Inexpensive Gift Ideas
Woman Within has some great inexpensive stocking stuffers for under $5. I have purchased some of their bags in the past and used them to pack my gifts in. They are great for theme gifts. Here are a few I've done.
- a movie bag, put in some popcorn and movies.
- a pampering bag with some lotions, body wash, etc.
- family game night, put in an inexpensive family game and some snacks.
- you can put in some slipper socks and a n0-sew throw.
- a book and come hot chocolate, coffee, or tea.
December 1, 2009
Stockpiling Household Needs
Some of these items--toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, lotions--can get very expensive. A trip to the store to get a few items can easily total $20 or more. There are often coupons, and this can help, but what you really need to do is stockpile these items when you can get them cheap--or in some cases free.
I am a recent convert to Walgreens shopping. Some of my friends have been going there for a long time, but it seemed to me that everything was so expensive. Why go somewhere and pay more? Here's why. Register Rewards. Walgreens also puts out their own coupon books every month that provide a coupon stacking opportunity. When you put Walgreen's coupons together with manufacturer's coupons, and then add in the Register Rewards, there are often time when you are getting paid to take some items away.
Here is a brief explanation and I'll use an example from this week's Walgreens deals.
Character Bandaids (like Spongebob, etc.) are on sale 2 for $3. That's a decent price, and who doesn't use bandaids? Walgreens has a coupon in the Children's Activity Booklet (can be purchased in store, it's a coloring book with a lot of good coupons) that gives you $2 off PER package. Now you've gone from paying $1.50 per package, to having an overage of 50 cents per package. Throw in the Register Rewards that they have this week for another $1 when you buy two. You've now MADE $2 on this item.
Some caveats here:
Some can go overboard with stockpiling, but I usually try to only get a few extras of most items. Toothpaste and makeup items can expire, so you will lose money if you get too carried away.
I am a recent convert to Walgreens shopping. Some of my friends have been going there for a long time, but it seemed to me that everything was so expensive. Why go somewhere and pay more? Here's why. Register Rewards. Walgreens also puts out their own coupon books every month that provide a coupon stacking opportunity. When you put Walgreen's coupons together with manufacturer's coupons, and then add in the Register Rewards, there are often time when you are getting paid to take some items away.
Here is a brief explanation and I'll use an example from this week's Walgreens deals.
Character Bandaids (like Spongebob, etc.) are on sale 2 for $3. That's a decent price, and who doesn't use bandaids? Walgreens has a coupon in the Children's Activity Booklet (can be purchased in store, it's a coloring book with a lot of good coupons) that gives you $2 off PER package. Now you've gone from paying $1.50 per package, to having an overage of 50 cents per package. Throw in the Register Rewards that they have this week for another $1 when you buy two. You've now MADE $2 on this item.
Some caveats here:
- You'll have to add in a filler item in order for the coupons to deduct the full amount. There are many other items you may need for the household that might not be on sale, so just add in something that is over $1.
- Register Rewards are a little confusing at first. It prints out as a Walgreen's coupon when you get your receipt. You can use these on any item the next time you shop in the store. You will only get one Register Reward per deal, so if you buy 4 packages of bandaids, you'll still only get $1 RR.
- However, if you come in the next day, you can get the deal again as long as you don't use the same RR. Meaning, you can't use that $1 RR to purchase the bandaids or you won't have a new one print out.
Some can go overboard with stockpiling, but I usually try to only get a few extras of most items. Toothpaste and makeup items can expire, so you will lose money if you get too carried away.
Good Mail Day
I have mentioned before how much I love getting good mail. Today in the mail, I received:
- 2 $15 off $15 coupons for Lane Bryant, plus a 40% off coupon that they encourage me to combine.
- 1 $10 off $30 coupon for Bath and Body Works.
- Free sample of Nature Valley Nut Clusters and coupon.
- Free sample of Nature Valley granola bar and coupon.
- 25 lb bag of Poly Pellets, for a craft project I'm doing for our church. I will do a post on this when I get some done.
FREEBIES ROUNDUP
- Free MP3
downloads from Amazon.
- And two free songs from Oprah. Today only.
- Free samples and bath salt recipe from Veria.
- Free signed bookplate for the book Freakonomics. This was a great book and I understand he has a new one out.
- Free Mighty Small OB tampons.
- Free fall recipes book. Download or get by mail.
- Free dog "waste" disposal bags.
- Free Redbox code! Use SPNSV9 once per debit/credit card.
- Don't forget your free batteries from Staples.
US Census Hiring
The US Census is hiring for temporary employees right now, with flexible hours. The pay is between $10-$20 per hour, depending on your area and what you do. You can read more on the Census Webpage. It would be a great way to earn a little extra money in the short term to help pay off extra bills.
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