Showing posts with label i got mine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label i got mine. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

dumpster diving


Ever since I've been getting into using coupons, I find myself often checking the trash near our mailboxes room (usually I'll just peek in instead of sticking my hands all the way through the trash - not safe!). I know that sounds yucky and germy, but that's where my really cheap bottles of hand sanitizer comes into play. ;) I keep hoping someone will throw some valuable coupons away. Mostly I look on Mondays in hopes someone threw away their Sunday paper, but I suppose most people would throw it away in their own trash can. Most of the coupons that are thrown out are for the same things I've thrown away (like Dell computers, etc). Although I really could use a new computer and will probably be forced to buy one in the next year or so, we just don't have the funds saved up right now for one so I'll pass. Today however, I found someone had thrown away valuable Huggies coupons. I have a TON of Huggies diaper coupons that I probably won't use because Huggies don't work for my girls. However, there were other coupons for wipes and soaps, etc. We DO use those. Horray!

I also got my Oatmeal Crisp cereal sample from Walmart (that was quick!) and my confirmation for All You magazine subscription (not a freebie, even though they offered two free issues on their website). If you haven't checked it out before, Walmart sells "All You" magazine. It is LOADED with coupons and even coupons for free stuff! Once again, another source that more than pays for itself. It's only $1.97 and found exclusively at Walmart (or you can order your subscription online). Yesterday I received my free Omaha Steaks cookbook, coupon for free Uncle Ben's Cajun Style rice, and a freebie offer from Billy Graham Ministries (for getting my free Greg Laurie book a few weeks ago). The freebie is for "Hope For Each Day" devotional book by Billy Graham. Donation is acceptable (and tax deductable) but not necessary. I used to have a copy of this book and I LOVED IT. I ended up giving it to a friend in need and I'm excited for the chance to get another copy for free!

Saturday, August 2, 2008

some of my freebies


Here is a picture of some of the freebies I've been getting in the mail. I don't have everything in the picture because my daughters have ran off and hidden some of the stash. lol Here's the stuff I could still track down.
Includes:
  • After-School Kit (teaching kids about not smoking)
  • Kids Shouldn't smoke bumper sticker
  • Child Safe Kit (3)
  • Old Spice bodywash (and coupon that I've already used)
  • 2008 Entertainment book (for reserving my 2009 book)
  • McGruff trading cards (complete set)
  • Kid Fitness DVD (5)
  • Betty Crocker mini-delights
  • Alaway eye drops (and $5 off coupon)
  • Tide
  • HPV awareness bracelet
  • (I also have an "earn your stripes" that my daughters have now hidden from me)
  • Splenda flavored packets plus coupon and website discount
  • Benefiber and coupon
  • Ponds face wipes
  • Country Bobs coupon for free sauce
  • Free Music downloads (I unknowningly got this in a packet of beef sticks I bought during the hurricane)
    BodiHeat heating pad plus coupon
  • $1.00 off coupons for Cheerios (thought this was for a free box, but aparantly they're just sending out coupons)
  • Free 20oz Coke Zero coupon (not pictured)
  • $1 off 12pk Coke (not pictured)

So as you can see, not only is it fun to get free samples, but you usually get great money saving coupons with them! Not only will they give you the product to sample, but they'll help pay for you to try it again. :)

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

coupons and freebies (posted july 30th)

I plan to take some pictures of all the freebies I've been getting in the mail lately. Maybe I'll do that tonight and upload them tomorrow when our internet comes back on. Yesterday was a fantastic mail day because all that came were my freebies. lol I got Walmart freebies. I even got my $25 gas card for my Expedia.com purchase last month as well as my free items from VistaPrint.com (just paid shipping on those) and my free 2008 Entertainment book (for ordering my 2009 book). By the way, you can get your 2009 Entertainment book now and receive free shipping!

Ok so here's the list for today:

THIS ONE IS FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY: Free sample of Beauty Mate here


USA:

Don't forget today is $1.50 Cheesecake Factory cheesecake!
(ok, that's not a freebie, but it's one heck of a deal!)

Sign up here (free) to Earn Your Stripes at TGIFridays and earn free rewards!
Instantly get a "skip to the front of the line" coupon as well as a "free appetizer or dessert" coupon!

Sign up here to get a free wake-up call from Hannah Montana!

Get one of 4 firefighter posters here

Free stuff from the National Mental Health Information Center here

Free family records organizer from T. Rowe Price

Free 40 page Ultimate Wedding Planner (plus other regional freebies) here

Free google software pack here
Includes:
*Google Desktop
* Google Earth
* Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer
* Picasa (photo organizer)
* Google Pack ScreenSaver
* Mozilla Firefox with Google Toolbar
* Norton AntiVirus 2005 Special Edition
* Ad-Aware SE Personal (anti spyware program)
* Adobe Acrobat Reader 7
* RealPlayer
* GalleryPlayer HD Images

Free Christian books - pick 2 at a time here
(and who knows? maybe you can paperback swap these later!)

Free sample of Playtex Sport tampons here

Try the TimeWise Microdermabrasion set free from MaryKay

Free Greenies sample here

Free Rebuild NY pins here

Email this company (see bottom of page) for free napkin samples.

Free subscription to SPIN magazine here

Free sample of men's Stetson Fresh here

Check out the World eBook Fair for free ebooks!

Request your free DVD from Feature Films For Families


Get Huggies Pull Ups coupons here

Sign up for Minute Maid coupons here

$15 off purchase of $75 or more at Office Depot coupon

20% off your purchase at JC Penny August 10th coupon

Friday, July 25, 2008

suh-weet


It's been a long time since I've actually "won" anything. I'm really good at getting things for free, but not necessairly being the only person who will get a certain item. I've been following a Charleston, SC site because I have several friends in that area. To get more people to the site, she's offering free stuff twice a week. This particular gift was over a two day period. You have to watch the site for the item to switch from Inactive to Active over this two-three day period. The first person to contact Laura when it is switched to Active gets a FREE prize (no charge, no shipping, no catch)!


Last prize was a Blockbuster gift card. Today I won a $20 Borders gift card! Next prize up for grabs will be a $10 Chick-fil-A gift card between July 25th and July 27th. Head on over there and try to win it! Look around the site, too! Laura has some neat stuff posted - like recipies and favorite hot spots. http://www.itsfreefromme.com/

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

for the record

I have been receiving some of the free samples that I posted in the first couple of coupons and freebies posts. So far I have received:

McGruff Trading cards

Earn Your Stripes wristband from Kelloggs

and Kids Shouldn't Smoke pack

I'll be sure to post when I receive others.
It's good to know these offers are real.
Even better when it benefits the house - even for kids' entertainment.