Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Product Testing = FREE Stuff in the Mail


Just in the past week I've received a full-sized box of Cheerios, a package of Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies, and four containers of Gerber baby food in the mail to try (and got paid to do it!). When you're taking surveys, you never know when they're going to offer to send you the product in the mail -- it's one of my favorite perks of the "job." :) I've tested everything from Gillette razors and Tide detergent to diapers and Kraft macaroni & cheese. It feels really good to feed my family a meal that I not only got for FREE but got PAID to eat, or do laundry with detergent I got paid for, etc.

Check out my other blog, Money-Making Mommy, to get started taking surveys!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Free Sample -- Milk-Bone Trail Mix


"Like" the Milk-Bone page and pledge to take your doggy on a walk on June 2nd, and they'll send you a FREE sample of their new Trail Mix dog snacks... which I personally think should have been called Tail Mix, lol. :)

Remember that if you don't have a pet, this is another one to throw in your bag of items to donate to your local shelter!

Target Summer Beauty Bag w/ FREE Samples


This is a great freebie! Their last beauty bag was full of cute little samples -- including Nivea, Neutrogena, and Pantene -- and coupons in a pretty & orange pink makeup bag... I was super pleased. Click here to "like" Target and get their summer beauty bag full of samples!

Or, if you're on a cell phone, click the link here for the mobile version.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

$10 Credit at Vitacost.com + FREE SHIPPING

I do a lot of my shopping online, particularly for household items like laundry soap and baby food, because they have a huge selection of items you might not find locally, with customer reviews to help you decide between brands. Combine coupon codes, sales, free shipping deals, etc. and watch the price go down, down, down!

Right now if you join Vitacost.com, you will get a FREE $10 CREDIT, which will get you far on this site! And today only (May 10th), there is FREE SHIPPING on orders of $25 or more. You will also get two FREE SAMPLES with your order, which you can choose from a long list of things from vitamins to eye cream.

Some of my favorite products on sale right now:
  • Tom's of Maine Fluoride-Free Children's Natural Toothpaste, Silly Strawberry flavor - $3.16/tube
  • Calbee Snack Salad Baked Snapea Crisps (yummy snack!) - $1.41/bag
  • Seventh Generation Natural Dish Liquid Lavender Floral and Mint - $2.42/bottle
  • Seventh Generation Toilet Bowl Cleaner Emerald Cypress and Fir - $3.15/bottle

Have fun building a box of great deals delivered right to your door!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Free Samples - Finish Quantum & Quaker Oatmeal Squares

"Like" the Finish Facebook page and they'll send you a free sample of Finish Quantum! This is hands-down the best dishwasher detergent I've ever used... my husband even mentioned how well it works. I prefer to use non-toxic products like Seventh Generation when I can, but I keep some of these on hand for the really tough loads.

And don't let me forget my new favorite cereal -- "like" the Quaker Oatmeal Squares Facebook page and they send you a cute little sample box! This is how I got hooked on the honey nut flavor... well, that and the $1 coupons on the inside of every box. (But it's okay because there's tons of whole grain, right?) My 2-1/2 year old daughter even likes to eat them as a snack, and she's not a big cereal fan.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

$7 Coupon for Tena Pads


Tena is trying to promote their new Tena Twist pads, so right now you can enter your info at the Tena website and they'll send you a $7 coupon in the mail! That's an awesome coupon and should make for a free package of pads. 

Remember that Wal-Mart pays overage, so it's okay if the price of the product is less than $7 -- they'll actually apply the difference to the rest of the stuff in your cart. 

Monday, May 7, 2012

Shampoo & Cat Food Freebies


Right now at the Wal-Mart website, you can get a free sample of Meow Mix pate toppers and a free sample of Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine shampoo and conditioner. I love Wal-Mart freebies because the form you fill out is simple, and they come really fast.

If you don't have a cat, this Meow Mix cup is a great thing to throw in a bag of donations for your local animal shelter. (If you don't have one yet, you can start it now. :))

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Snack Idea for Kids (and Mommies!) w/ Savings Deal

Yoplait GoGurt is on sale at Hy-Vee this week 2/$4 (with the in-ad coupon) and also at Fareway (no coupon required). Combine the sale with one of the manufacturer's coupons that has been in the Sunday paper recently or register at Que Rica Vida to print off one for $0.75/2, making them $1.62/box! (Click "English" in the top right corner to translate the page.)

Yesterday I threw a box of the Simply GoGurt version (no artificial colors or flavors) in the freezer, then today we ran them under warm water and cut the tops off, so they push out like a Push-Up. It made a perfectly-portioned, healthy popsicle with less mess, and so yummy!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Gerber Coupons -- Onesies and More


Alright, I'm going to get right down to the business of helping you "shave" a few dollars & cents off your shopping bill, since we all know that good online coupons don't stick around long!
There are a few nice coupons at the Gerber Childrenswear website right now. I particularly like the $2.50/2 package of Onesies, which go on clearance a lot at Kmart.


This is an extra sweet deal if you needed these items anyway or can find something on sale or clearance.

Coupons good in-store only.