I know it's been a long time waiting, but the Kellogg's contest has finally ended. Please don't forget to send in your rebate forms this week (by 09/30)!
And the winner is (by $1).... YOUR COUPON BUDDY.
She had an actual profit of $19!!!! Way to go!!!
I'll be emailing you to redeem your $10 CVS card!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
over there....
If you haven't made your way over to the new website, you're missing out. That's where all of my freebies and coupons and deals are being posted - as well as other ways to help your life more manageable.
I'm leaving this blog open till the end of the Kellogg's challenge. Aside from that, everything is now being posted over on Homemaker Hero.
I'm leaving this blog open till the end of the Kellogg's challenge. Aside from that, everything is now being posted over on Homemaker Hero.
Friday, August 15, 2008
introducing a new website
I've been wanting to switch domain names and give Discount Hero it's own domain. However, even though discounthero.com isn't being used, it is owned. I contacted the owner to see if he would be willing to give up the domain since it is not in use and he told me it would cost me $10,000!! That's not a good deal! lol That's actually quite insane. So I've been toying around with the idea of starting a new adventure with a new name. I've done it.
I am now the proud owner of a new website that will feature the things I talk about on here as well as other things that really benefit your family (advice, wellness, recipies, DIY, in addition to all the ways I come up with to save money). I've switched my name to Homemaker Hero. Please bookmark it as it will become my new internet home. I'm still debating continuing this blog since most of what I post here will be on the new website anyhow. However, I'll definitely keep this blog open until the end of the Kellogg's contest. The winner will be announced on here at the end of September. So be sure to enter your Kellogg's transaction (even if you didn't get the rebate in the mail).
I look forward to my new adventures with you and posting more of what I'm really all about. Please let me know what you think!!!
I am now the proud owner of a new website that will feature the things I talk about on here as well as other things that really benefit your family (advice, wellness, recipies, DIY, in addition to all the ways I come up with to save money). I've switched my name to Homemaker Hero. Please bookmark it as it will become my new internet home. I'm still debating continuing this blog since most of what I post here will be on the new website anyhow. However, I'll definitely keep this blog open until the end of the Kellogg's contest. The winner will be announced on here at the end of September. So be sure to enter your Kellogg's transaction (even if you didn't get the rebate in the mail).
I look forward to my new adventures with you and posting more of what I'm really all about. Please let me know what you think!!!
Tax Free Weekend in Texas
There's been some miscommunication that everything you buy this weekend is going to be tax-free. That is NOT true! Here is a list of what is tax exempt and what is not.
TAX FREE
Baby clothes
Backpacks for use by elementary and secondary students
Belts with attached buckles
Boots - cowboy, hiking
Caps/hats - baseball, fishing, golf, knitted
Coats and wraps
Diapers - adult and baby
Dresses
Gloves (generally)
Gym suits and uniforms
Hooded shirts and hooded sweatshirts
Hosiery
Jackets
Jeans
Jerseys - baseball and football
Jogging apparel
Neckwear and ties
Pajamas
Pants and trousers
Raincoats and ponchos
Robes
Shirts
Shoes - sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking
Socks (including athletic)
Shorts
Suits, slacks, and jackets
Sweatshirts
Sweat suits
Sweaters
Swimsuits
Underclothes
Work clothes and uniforms
NOT TAX FREE
Accessories (generally) - barrettes, elastic ponytail holders, wallets, watches
Backpacks - unless for use by elementary and secondary students
Baseball cleats and pants
Belt buckles (without belt)
Boots - climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski, waders
Buttons and zippers
Cloth and lace, knitting yarns, and other fabrics
Dry cleaning services
Football pants
Golf gloves
Handbags and purses
Handkerchiefs
Hard hats
Helmets - bike, baseball, football, hockey, motorcycle, sports
Ice skates
Jewelry
Laundering services
Leather goods - except belts with buckles and wearing apparel
Pads - football, hockey, soccer, elbow, knee, shoulder
Personal flotation devices
Rented clothing (including uniforms, formal wear, and costumes)
Roller blades and skates
Safety clothing, glasses
Shoes - bicycle (cleated), bowling, golf
for the extended list please click here
The law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Backpacks under $100 and used by elementary and secondary students are also exempt. A backpack is a pack with straps one wears on the back. The exemption during the sales tax holiday includes backpacks with wheels, provided they can also be worn on the back like a traditional backpack, and messenger bags. The exemption does not include items that are reasonably defined as luggage, briefcases, athletic/duffle/gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks. Ten or fewer backpacks can be purchased tax-free at one time without providing an exemption certificate to the seller.
A word of caution: If you sell items that do not qualify for the exemption, you may not advertise or promise that you will pay your customers’ sales tax. Additionally, you are prohibited from advertising that you will not collect sales tax on items that do not qualify. You may advertise that tax is included in the sales price of the taxable items that you sell, however.
For information on how to report tax on these sales, please visit Reporting Sales Tax on Tax-Free Items or call us toll free at (800) 252-5555.
TAX FREE
Baby clothes
Backpacks for use by elementary and secondary students
Belts with attached buckles
Boots - cowboy, hiking
Caps/hats - baseball, fishing, golf, knitted
Coats and wraps
Diapers - adult and baby
Dresses
Gloves (generally)
Gym suits and uniforms
Hooded shirts and hooded sweatshirts
Hosiery
Jackets
Jeans
Jerseys - baseball and football
Jogging apparel
Neckwear and ties
Pajamas
Pants and trousers
Raincoats and ponchos
Robes
Shirts
Shoes - sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking
Socks (including athletic)
Shorts
Suits, slacks, and jackets
Sweatshirts
Sweat suits
Sweaters
Swimsuits
Underclothes
Work clothes and uniforms
NOT TAX FREE
Accessories (generally) - barrettes, elastic ponytail holders, wallets, watches
Backpacks - unless for use by elementary and secondary students
Baseball cleats and pants
Belt buckles (without belt)
Boots - climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski, waders
Buttons and zippers
Cloth and lace, knitting yarns, and other fabrics
Dry cleaning services
Football pants
Golf gloves
Handbags and purses
Handkerchiefs
Hard hats
Helmets - bike, baseball, football, hockey, motorcycle, sports
Ice skates
Jewelry
Laundering services
Leather goods - except belts with buckles and wearing apparel
Pads - football, hockey, soccer, elbow, knee, shoulder
Personal flotation devices
Rented clothing (including uniforms, formal wear, and costumes)
Roller blades and skates
Safety clothing, glasses
Shoes - bicycle (cleated), bowling, golf
for the extended list please click here
The law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Backpacks under $100 and used by elementary and secondary students are also exempt. A backpack is a pack with straps one wears on the back. The exemption during the sales tax holiday includes backpacks with wheels, provided they can also be worn on the back like a traditional backpack, and messenger bags. The exemption does not include items that are reasonably defined as luggage, briefcases, athletic/duffle/gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks. Ten or fewer backpacks can be purchased tax-free at one time without providing an exemption certificate to the seller.
A word of caution: If you sell items that do not qualify for the exemption, you may not advertise or promise that you will pay your customers’ sales tax. Additionally, you are prohibited from advertising that you will not collect sales tax on items that do not qualify. You may advertise that tax is included in the sales price of the taxable items that you sell, however.
For information on how to report tax on these sales, please visit Reporting Sales Tax on Tax-Free Items or call us toll free at (800) 252-5555.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
coupons and freebies (posted 08/14/08)
Save $2.00 on Aveeno Active Naturals coupon
Save $1.00 on Cheerios coupon
Any 1 item 20% off at Borders coupon (expires 08/17)
computer building skills for little kids (toddlers, too) including games to play here
free sample of LACTAID® Fast Act Dietary Supplements here
first 500 to sign up get a free full size bottle of Olay body wash with exfoliating ribbons
free sample of Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE® Eye Anti-Aging Moisturizing Treatment here
free Human Genome landmarks poster here
free online games to play here
free Texas Citrus resources - including calendar, kid's book, stickers, pencils, and more!
convert your mp3 into a ringtone here
free copy of the K12 DVD, Learning Without Limits here. includes curriculum samples.
free Earth/Mars comparison poster here
free cell phone holder here (great for your desk)
printable "transfer of luck" certificate here
free bookmarks from Christian Families Today here
sign up for Postcrossing - an international postcard exchange - here
free sample of Lacoste Essential fragrance for men here
free sample of Escada Moonsparkle fragrance here
free sample of organic pet food from Yarrah Organic Pet Foods here
get 50 (or more) free music downloads here
free sample of Meow Mix Wholesome Goodness from Walmart here
Save $1.00 on Cheerios coupon
Any 1 item 20% off at Borders coupon (expires 08/17)
computer building skills for little kids (toddlers, too) including games to play here
free sample of LACTAID® Fast Act Dietary Supplements here
first 500 to sign up get a free full size bottle of Olay body wash with exfoliating ribbons
free sample of Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE® Eye Anti-Aging Moisturizing Treatment here
free Human Genome landmarks poster here
free online games to play here
free Texas Citrus resources - including calendar, kid's book, stickers, pencils, and more!
convert your mp3 into a ringtone here
free copy of the K12 DVD, Learning Without Limits here. includes curriculum samples.
free Earth/Mars comparison poster here
free cell phone holder here (great for your desk)
printable "transfer of luck" certificate here
free bookmarks from Christian Families Today here
sign up for Postcrossing - an international postcard exchange - here
free sample of Lacoste Essential fragrance for men here
free sample of Escada Moonsparkle fragrance here
free sample of organic pet food from Yarrah Organic Pet Foods here
get 50 (or more) free music downloads here
free sample of Meow Mix Wholesome Goodness from Walmart here
prepaid phones
I'm trying to research some prepaid cell phone services but I really value what users have to say. Do you own a prepaid phone? Tell me about it. Which service do you think I should go with if I were to get one? My husband and I are actually thinking of getting one for each of us and so it would be really awesome if they could interact with each other for free. haha
Let me know if you have any experience with prepaid cell phones - the good and the bad. Comment below or email me: weshinelikestars@yahoo.com
Thanks bunches!
Let me know if you have any experience with prepaid cell phones - the good and the bad. Comment below or email me: weshinelikestars@yahoo.com
Thanks bunches!
listening to my readers
Although we do not have a Kroger in my area, a reader of mine passed along some excellent Kroger deals for this week. I hope this helps someone out there! (thanks Colleen!)
Go here to check out Kroger savings put together by Sensible Saving!!
Go here to check out Kroger savings put together by Sensible Saving!!
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