Last Weeks Free Stuff

Yes, this is actually last weeks free stuff. Not this week. Better late then never, eh?

The weather has been perfect. I've migrated out doors and have started tackling the seemingly endless amount of flowerbeds. If you've never been to our place here's a small glimpse of what our back yard looks like in a month or two.
(I can't seem to locate the pictures I was looking for so these will have to do...)



But on to the point of this post........ Free Stuff!

From the mailbox : I think I now have 30 Pampers and Huggies diapers from samples. The best part is the coupons that come with the samples. Makes for great diaper deals.

Other then that, nothing too exciting. More shampoo, pad and tampon samples. And my first issue of Focus on the Family Thriving Family magazine.

From the Store:
Giant Eagle - Coffee Mate Creamer $1.50 Used $.75 coupon which got doubled = FREE!

Rite Aid - John Frieda Shampoo & Conditioner on sale for 3/$15 Got 3. Used $3/$12 Rite Aid Survey coupon. Used 3-$3/1 Coupons. Balance is $3. Submit for $5.00 Single Check Rebate.
= $2.00 MONEYMAKER!

Target - Used FREE Kashi Cereal or Crackers coupon from Vocal Point.

Used 2-$1/1 Johnson Baby coupons for Johnson Soap Buddies. Soap Buddies are regular price of $.97 so FREE after coupon.

Stacked Manufacturer and Target Coupons to score FREE light bulbs.

Free Stuff

Here's a quick recap of last week's free stuff.

Giant Eagle- Always be on the look out for .75 cent coupons. Since Giant Eagle doubles coupons it can make for free items especially when paired with a sale. The sandwiches and gum were more then free but Giant Eagle doesn't give overage. (Overage is when your coupon is worth more then the product and it becomes a moneymaker. The balance of the coupon goes towards other items that you purchase.)

Freebies from my mailbox - The Teecinno was an organic chai sample. They sent enough to brew 6 cups which is a pretty nice sample. We did enjoy it. Too bad it's SO pricey.

Also, has anyone tried the Purex 3 in 1? I haven't tried mine yet but they sent enough for 3 loads. It kind of intrigues me. Throw in one strip and it's the detergent, the fabric softener and then you throw the sheet in the dryer with your clothes too. Hmmm....

As always, the best part of the Kotex sample is the coupon. It's usually a nice dollar value and it doesn't expire as soon as the ones you get in the paper or print online.

The pullup sample also comes with coupons. I always take those to the local library. They have a coupon swap of sorts. I take in the coupons that I'm not planning on using and get some that I would like to have. Great way to get extra coupons for items you really like.

CVS & Rite Aid - I have been learning that the bigger box is not always the better deal. Therefore, 4 little boxes for free is worth more to me then the 4 larger boxes I could have gotten for $.50 each. It comes down to what I spend OOP. (out of pocket) And with a new month almost all the coupons reset and I can get a fresh supply of coupons.

Hope you have a wonderful week! I am enjoying the beautiful sunshine that is streaming in my window at the moment. Makes me itch to start working in flowerbeds and the garden!

Fun and Free

In my little world, free is fun. And I wanted to share a little of my free fun with you. :)

(I got this idea from a coupon/savings mentor of mine. I got to know her through her blog and she posted her free items every week. She isn't going to be doing that anymore but I thought I might steal/borrow the idea from her. You can check out Rachel's blog HERE. I've garnered a lot of great information through her blog.)

Here's last weeks freebies that came in the mail. I think I got a few from CVS or Rite Aid that didn't make it on the list.

1. Busy Moms Bible - what an awesome freebie!

I was a little skeptical when I signed up for this one? Who gives away a Bible that retails for $24.99. I did agree to write a paragraph in review of this product. It's a pretty neat and I've been enjoying it already.

2. A huge mound of 'free' vegetables and rice.

These are the same vegetables that I blogged about earlier. I had to get a rain check for 30 of the 40 and last week I was able to get them. Yeah! If I remember correctly I would have paid $.14 per coupon but it's close enough to free to enter into the freebie category.


3. A sample of Kashi cereal from Vocal Point.
It may not look like that much but it came with a coupon for a FREE full size box of Kashi cereal as well as 4 other $1.50 off coupons.
Oftentimes the coupons that come with the samples are the best part of the package.

4. Corduroy - Matthews book of the month from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
This is a really neat program that the kids have been part of for almost 2 years now. Every month they get a book mailed to them. It's for kids age 5 and under, I believe. We've gotten some really neat books through this program. (I think there have been 2 books that have entered the garbage because mom (me) didn't think they were good. You may want to check and see if there is a sponsor in your area. If so, this program is available to you and your kids.



Well, guess this wraps up my 'fun' for one evening. :)