Monday, March 9, 2009

FREE ITALIAN ICE

On Friday March 20, 2009 Rita's is having their yearly "Rita's Free Italian Ice Day"
You can go into any location between the hours of 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm to get free italian ice.
Why not treat yourself to free dessert!

CHEAP GIFT CARDS

A friends wedding coming up? Birthday, anniversary, etc? Need a gift card for an event? I have the perfect place for you to find discounted gift cards.

WWW.GIFTCARDSAGAIN.COM

This site has tons of gift cards that are discounted. They range from price. You just select the card you want, buy it, and it is sent to your home for no additional cost. You don't even pay for shipping. Even if you don't want to buy it for someone else, you can buy it for yourself. Think about it. If you were going to spend $50.00 at Barnes and nobles this weekend on books why not get a gift card. They are marked down at 10% cheaper then the value of the card. So just from this purchase you saved $5.00.

Lets be realistic, we are going to shop at these locations anyways, why not save a few bucks. Or if you prefer to think of it this way, why not get free money to use on your next purchase. Either way it is good for your pocket.

Also, if you have a gift card laying around that you will never use. Sell it. At least you can get most of the card value back in cash to use on something else.

FROM CLOTHING TO RAGS

Have a shirt or a pair of althletic pants that you no longer wear because it is stained, bleached or ruined. Don't throw it away, or at least not all of it. Cut out a few large squares/ rectangles out of it. You can use these cut outs for cleaning your home. (Cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, dust, tarnished items, tables, etc..) Why spend money on paper towels, when you can use these to clean your home? Best of all, when you are done with cleaning for the day, you can stick the cloth in the washer and then you have a clean cloth for the next time. If for whatever reason it gets digusting looking, and you don't want to use it anymore, you can throw it away knowing you didn't pay much for that sheet. Think of how many paper towel sheets and actually even rolls you will be saving. You can color code you cleaning clothes to help you figure out where each cloth was/is used. (Red shirt- bathroom clothes, Black pants are now the kitchen clothes, etc.)

FREE KASHI ENTREE

FREE frozen entree from Kashi
Sign up for a coupon for a free frozen entree from Kashi. Offer valid until 3/15/09 or while supplies last.http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=1204477&u2=http://www.kashi.com/picturehunt. It has an expiration date of 6/30/09.

I got my coupon last week. I used it on Saturday and got my free meal.

FREE DIET DR. PEPPER

Free Diet Dr. Pepper 2-Liter or 20 oz Bottle
http://www.freedietdrpepper.com/.
You can choose either a coupon for a 20 oz or 2 liter bottle. OPEN TO FIRST 2,000,000 TO REGISTER 1/26/09-3/31/09. MUST BE 13 OR OLDER. LIMIT ONE PER PERSON.COUPON GOOD FOR ONE 2 LITER OR 20 OZ. DIET DR PEPPER (UP TO $1.59) AND EXPIRES 6/30/09. ALLOW 4-6 WEEKS TO ARRIVE.

Technically doesn't say limit 1 per household.

FREE BABY STUFF

Here are some more free samples and baby products. Some have links to sites you can sign up for, others have phone numbers.



American Academy of Pediatrics 1-800-433 9016

Parent Resource GuideBabysitter Safety Booklet ask for booklet #12 1-800-843-5678

Beechnut's mailing list, coupons 1-800-523 6633

Booklets & Info for Moms-to-Be from the March of Dimes 1-888-663-4637

Breast pump and infant care catalog from US Medical Corp. 1-800-408-7633

Breast feeding healing and soothing lotion 1-800-292-4794

Carnation Follow-Up Formula coupons and informative booklet (formula for babies eating solid foods), 1-800-242-5200 (ext. 291)

Carnation The Very Best Magazine, can of formula coupons 1-800-242 5200

Cedar 1-800-GO CEDAR video for play sets, and catalog

Children's shoes catalog, 1-800-MY5-TOESDiaper Genie for twins or more (call before 3 months old) 1-800-843-6430

Diaper Rash Ointment 1-800-587 3721 sample

Earth's Best (baby food) newsletter, coupons 1-800-442 4221

EvenFlo 1-800-356 BABY or 1-800-233 BABY coupons and information

Family Beginnings Club For expecting parents 1-800-BABY 123

Fisher Price 1-800-432 KIDS catalog and information

Flanders Buttocks Ointment samples for Diaper Rash. Send two loose stamps and your address to: Flanders Marketing, P.O. Box 5323, Aiken, SC 29804

Folic Acid and It's Role in Preventing Birth Defects Booklet, good for before and during pregnancy. 1-888-232-6789

Gerber 1-800-4 GERBER prenatal pack, also for coupons later

Guide For a Strong and Healthy Baby ask for phd603 1-800-729-6686

Guide to Infant Play pamphlet from Sassy for 0-18 months. 1-616-243-0767

Heinz 1-800-872 2229 Baby Food coupons and Booklet

Heinz Baby Club For Canadians 1-800-565-2100

Home safety tips, 1-877-UL-4-SAFE

Information on Advantage Sound and motion Bassinets, 1-800-INFANT-A

Information on BeBe Sounds Prenatal Listening device. 1-800-430-0222

Information on ear infections and a booklet on you baby's language development and hearing 1-800-587-DAVS or visit http://www.kidears.com/

Information on homeopathic medicines for children, 1-800-624-9659

Information on why you should have your baby's umbilical cord blood saved,1-800-400-3430

Introductory Subscription to American Baby Magazine for Expecting Parents (Will be billed after introduction offer.) 1-800-678 1208

Johnson & Johnson 1-800-526-3967 for New Parent's Pack of coupons and infoKimberley-Clark (Huggies) 1-800-544-1847 press 1, 1, 1 automated mailing list also Proof-of-Purchase Catalog, and Huggies rebate forms: 1-800-990-4448

K-mart 1-800-533 0143 Birthday Club

Little Me: baby wear catalog 1-800-533-5437

Little Remedies coupons, info, and poster (Little Noses decongestant aids, Little Tummy gas and nausea relief, etc) 1-800-754-8853

Magnetized chart for your fridge Write to: Advil Forum on Health Education, Dept. CAM, 1500 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10036

Maternity clothes catalog,1-800-966-6847

for Maternity Factory OutletMayo Clinic Complete Book of Pregnancy and Baby's First Year from State Farm, 1-888-SF EVENT (1-888-733-8368)

Motherhood Maternity Catalog, 1-800-4-MOM2BE they have nursing and plus sizes clothsMotherwear 1-800-633 0303

catalog for moms who breast feedMunchkin coupons (for bottles, nipples, etc.), 1-800-344-BABY

Pantene Pro-V Essentials! Choose from instant hair quencher, body enhancer, and ultimate hair therapy. 1-800-776-8424

Playtex Product Coupons, Booklets and Information,1-800-222-0453Pregnancy Diary Myself My Baby (Spanish Version Only) to take you step by step through your pregnancy. Write to: National Maternal Child Health Clearinghouse, 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600, McLean, VA 22102 1-703-821-8955 ext. 254

Pregnancy guide CD, 1-888-933-5383

Pregnancy planner from the National Women's Health Resource Center and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. It's a 10 month blank calendar loaded with pregnancy tips and information. 1-877-986-9472

Preventing and Treating Your Baby's Diaper Rash pamphlet, and a $1 off any size from Balmex, 1-800-777-2500

Ross Labs (Similac For Canadians 1-800-518-CLUB coupons and samplesRoss Labs (Similac) 1-800-BABYLINE

Welcome Addition ClubSafety Kit for Halogen Lamps 1-800-985-2220

Sample of Zilactin Baby Teething Gel, 1-800-746-8888 ext. 715

Schering Plough 1-800-522-7300 video on child allergies and pollen index chartSingle Mothers By Choice (for women who planed or are planning single motherhood) write to Jane Mattes, SMC, Box 1642, Gracie Square Station, New York, NY 10028 or (212)988-4773

Single Mothers: The National Organization of Single Mothers has information for you and a sample newsletter. Write to SingleMOTHER, Box 68, Midland, NC 28107

The 1st years 1-800-533-6708 product catalog and couponsToy Safety Coloring Book for kids (ask for item #283) and you can also ask for a booklet on safe playground tips for children 1-800-638-2772

Triaminic 1-888-935-5543 information and coupon

Tylenol 1-800-962-5357

informationVideo on water contamination, lead exposure, health effects, and what parents can do to protect their children. 1-800-604 1995

Window Covering Safety Council 1-800-506-4636 childproofing kit for window blindsWomen after childbirth:

a pamphleted Depression After Delivery to help you determine if you have postpartum blues or need help with deeper feelings. Write to Depression After Delivery, Box 278, Belle Mead, NJ 08502 or 1-800-944-4773

You're A New Parent! Guide from Prudential Insurance 1-800-843-7625 ext. 3076Your Baby's Development, a color booklet about child development from birth to 18 months. 1-888-344-BABY

Miscellaneous:1-800-547-9400Carnation

"Special Delivery Club", for expectant parents. You get pamphlets on prenatal care and nutrition and product samples, coupons and other goodies for the new baby!1-800-356-BABY

For parents of multiples, write Evenflo for information and requirements to receive their promotional items for multiple births, including samples.1-800-621-0144

Call Midas for information on discount car seats for infants.1-888-207-7327

First Name Almanac. Receive a freeigraphied presentation of a first name, its meaning, personality traits of persons with that name and other neat little things.1-800-526-3967

Johnson and Johnson offers free booklets and samples, coupons etc.... on a wide variety of subjects ranging from baby products to personal health care.1-800-480-1802

Kodak. for information on the "New Parent Program". Includes discounts and coupons on Kodak photograph equipment and film.1-800-282-4674

Osh-Kosh by Gosh. to join the parents club and receive free coupons and special promotional offers.1-800-344-BABY

For Munchkin coupons (for bottles, nipples, etc.)1-800-292-4794

Free "Lansinoh" sample - For Moist Wound Healing During Breast feeding1-800-985-2220

Free "Bulb Guard" Safety Kits for Halogen Lamps (request by postcard)1-800-526-3967

Free J & J "New Parent's Packet" of Baby Product Coupons (ask rep)Fisher Price Rewards Programhttp://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&sdtid=412316&sdfid=4&u2=http://www.fisherprice.com/us/lovingfamily/promotions/http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&sdtid=412316&sdfid=4&u2=http://www.fisherprice.com/us/sweetstreets/special/Feeding / Food:1-800-356-2229

Free Evenflo Product Coupons, Booklets and Information1-800-523-6633

Beech Nut Baby Food. to receive rebate forms that you return with UPC labels to receive coupons good towards future purchases of baby food1-800-344-1358

Free $5 Rebate on a Case of "Babymil" or "Babysoy"Formula:1-800-242-5200(Ext. 291) Carnation Follow-Up Formula for kids now eating more than just milk offers information pack and money saving coupons.1-800-538-9852

Baby Basics Formula1-800-242 -200 (ext. 291)

Carnation "The Very Best" Magazinehttp://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&sdtid=412316&sdfid=4&u2=http://www.verybestbaby.com1-800-547-9400

Free Carnation Baby Formula Coupons1-800-543-3112

Free Carnation Baby Formula Coupons and Booklet (x010)1-800-222-9546

Welcome Addition Club (Similac)http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&sdtid=412316&sdfid=4&u2=http://www.welcomeaddition.com,Free Similac, Isomil or Other Formula CouponsEducational Materials1-800-222-9123

Free Mead/Johnson Coupons toward Enfamil, ProSobee, Other FormulasBaby Food1-800-523-6633

Beechnut's mailing list, free coupons1-800-442-4221

Earth's Best (baby food) newsletter, coupons1-800-4-GERBER

prenatal pack, also for coupons later 1-800-443-72371-800-872-2229

Heinz Food Coupons and Booklet (press #2)http://www.heinzbaby.com/english/...g_plan.pdf

Beechnuthttp://www.beechnut.com/Special%2.../index.asp

Diapering1-888-647-6763Pampers1-800-587-3721

Diaper Rash Ointment sample1-800-544-1847 (press 1, 1, 1 )

Kimberly Clark (Huggies: to get to the automated mailing list1-800-990-4448

Kimberly Clark (Huggies) Huggies rebate form1-800-777-2500

Preventing and Treating Your Baby's Diaper Rash" pamphlet, and a $1 off any size from Balmex,1-800-587-3721

Free Diaper Rash Cream sample from Xttrium Labs (in Parents)1-800-843-6430

Diaper Genie1-800-544-1847

Free Kimberley-Clark Product Coupons, Booklets andInformation1-800-543-0480

Free Proctor and Gamble (Pampers/Luvs) Product Coupons and BookletsStore Brand Diaper (Big Lots)www.thenurseryroom.com/Store/coupon.asp

Feeding Supplies1-800-356-BABY or 1-800-233-BABY

Evenflo coupons and information1-800-533-6708

The 1st years product catalog and coupons1-800-222-0453

Playtex Product Coupons, Booklets and Information1-800-526-3967

Johnson & Johnson for "New Parent's Pack" of coupons and infoMedications1-800-962-5357

Free Tylenol Product Coupons for Tylenol Products of Your Choice1-888-935-5543

Triaminic Free information and coupon1-800-746-8888 (ext. 715)

Free sample of "Zilactin" Baby Teething Gel1-800-952-5080

Free Baby OraJel Coupons for Cherry Flavor and Nighttime FormulaOrajel Rebatehttp://www.orajel.com/baby/baby_rebate.htm!!!1-800-842-3030

Free Magnetic Dose Chart and $2 Coupon on Children's Motrin Cold1-800-754-8853

Little Remedies coupons, info, and poster (Little Noses decongestant aids, Little Tummys gas and nausea relief, etc) www.littleremedies.com1-800-843-5678"

Just in Case You Need a Babysitter" Safety Booklet ask for booklet #121-800-843-7625 ext. 3076

For a "You're A New Parent!" Guide from Prudential Insurance1-800-777-2500"

Preventing and Treating Your Baby's Diaper Rash" pamphlet, and a $1 off any size from Balmex1-888-344-BABY"

Your Baby's Development," a color booklet about child development from birth to 18 months.1-800-292-4794

Free Breastfeeding healing and soothing lotionwww.drypers.com to get on their mailing list. For multiple births, they have a one time offer of a certificate for a free package of diapers. Other coupons. Send confirmation of births to: AHP, ATTN: Drypers Multiple Birth Program, Box 8830, Vancouver, WA 98666-8830.

MeadJohnson/Enfamil - 1-800-BABY-123Drypers will send you coupons in exchange for your unused points from other diapers. Check it out. You'll get $10.50 in coupons for 50-125 points or $21.00 in coupons for 126+ points. There is also a link on the page for a Free Goodie Pack.http://www.meadjohnson.com/nutrit...fants.html

"Enfamil Family Beginnings" Register to receive newsletter, coupons, etc. Also, go to www.enfamil.com/enfamil8.html for a free diaper bag at the hospital!

Ross Labs/Similac 1-800-BABYLINE

"Welcome Addition Club" www.welcomeaddition.com They send you a starter supply of formula along with coupons. If your child needs to be put on Alimentum formula due to allergies, you can request a starter supply of that as well. (That is expensive stuff!!!)

Carnation "The Very Best" Magazine, free can of formula coupons 1-800-CARNATION (1-800-242-5200)

Gerber 1-800-443-7237 www.gerber.com for coupons for food, toys, and clothes. before the baby is born for a prenatal pack. After the birth you can when your baby reaches each of the stages 1,2,and 3 and they will send you coupons.

Heinz baby food: 1-800-872-2229 after your baby is born. They will send coupons.Beechnut: 1-800-523-6633www.beechnut.com for new parent info and coupons. The web site will list any promos they have at the time.

Kimberly Clark/Huggies 1-800-544-1847www.huggies.com you can be put o the mailing list bying or signing up online.

other sites are www.littleswimmers.com and www.pull-ups.com

Munchkins bottles and accessories, free coupons and pamphlet.

Evenflo 1-800-233-5921 or 1-800-356-BABY

(not sure which is correct Playtex product coupons and info 1-800-222-0453

Zilactin teething gel free sample 1-800-746-8888

from last OCT. issue of Parents magazine 1-800-400-3430

free brochure on reasons for saving your baby's umbilical cord blood.Childproofing kit for window blinds from Window Covering Safety Council 1-800-506-4636

Balmex 1-800-777-2500

Free pamphlet on treating diaper rash and coupon 1st Years- 1-800-533-6708

catalog and coupons Goodnights disposable diapers free sample and coupons 1-800-324-8783

K-mart birthday club 1-800-533-0143

Pampers- 1-800-PAMPERS www.pampers.com

Ask for coupons.www.luvs.com sign up for e-mail newsletter

. You can also get info on their promos 1-800-442-4221www.earthsbest.com

sign up for newsletter (this is an organic baby food company)www.babyzone.com free info on pregnancy and babies. Has a free stuff category.

Get baby's first circus ticket for free! Send baby's name, address, and date of birth to: Ringling Brothers. & Barnum & Bailey Box 39845, Dept. FB Edina, MN 55439www.babyzone.com - devoted to information on pregnancy and babies.

Check out the Free Stuff category and you will find many of the offers listed as hot links.www.beechnut.com - (1-800-523-6633) has information about their products and any special offers they have running at the time.

E-mail or them for their new parent information.www.gerber.com - (1-800-443-7237) - lots of information you might find helpful. You can join my Gerber from the web or them to get on the mailing list.

You can for coupons each time your child steps up a stage in food. www.earthsbest.com - (1-800-442-4221) - sells organic baby food. You can sign up for their newsletter on the web.1-800-USA-BABY - Heinz Baby Food line.

You can get a one- time new parent pack with information and coupons bying and asking for it.www.luvs.com - Sign up on-line for their e-mail newsletter to learn about new offers as they come out.

1-800-233-5921 - Evenflo - Coupons and product brochures for bottles and feeding products.If you use formula - always remember to ask your pediatrician if they have any samples whenever you visit their office. They usually have plenty and are willing to give it out.

SITES I LIKE

Have you ever tried to clean something, and no matter what it wouldn't get clean? For example a stain on you favorite shirt, or the vinyl tile in the bathroom, or even the caulking in the bathroom. Here is an awesome site that tells you how to clean EVERYTHING! I mean anything you could think of, has a tip on this site.
http://www.howtocleananything.com/
It also gives you reviews on different products, saving you money and time. Even things you have never thought of cleaning, are listed on this site. I definitely recommend checking out this site!

SITES I LIKE

Another site I have been following for quite sometime is http://www.free-stuff-finder.com/
It is updated frequently and is full of free finds. It is a great place to find all the cool samples you are looking for. It also provides links for other awesome sites to check out. It allows readers to post freebies as well. Ross, the owner of the site, is extremely cool. He has provided competitions in the past for awesome prizes. This site ranks in the top three for helping me live a frugal life.

Friday, March 6, 2009

FREE SAMPLES

I figured I would give you a heads up on free samples in the month of March.

In the new issue of Marie Claire on page (page 80) it talks about sample size freebies available during March. Hope it's useful to someone.

*La Mer - call counters for free facials & petite jars of Eye Concentrate
*Kiehl's - at counters & stores - Gently Exfoliating Body Scrub
*Molton Brown - travel bottles of Heavenly Gingerlily shower gel
*Nordstrom - spend $50 - have a pick of two premium samples (March 5 - 8)
*Sephora - Smashbox Lip Gloss in Aura
*Estee Lauder - counters - 10-day supply of matched-to-you foundation*Clarins - counters - sample tube of Clarins Hydra-Quench Cream SPF 15
*Fresh - stores - Lilliputian Fresh Sugar Lip Gloss*
Bliss Spas (and select retailers) - trial versions of Soapy Sap
*Darphin - counters - Stimulskin Plus Divine Lifting Cream

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

Most, if not all stores do price adjustments. What is a price adjustment? A price adjustment is when you purchased something like a shirt for $19.99 at Sears. Well a few days later you were back in Sears and the same shirt was now $14.99. Usually most people get ticked off and just go on with there life. But there is something you can do about it. Most stores offer some kind of price adjustment time. Anchor stores or department stores will usually give you a 30 day price adjustment time. Smaller stores can give you anywhere from one week to 30 days. On your receipt from each store it will tell you how long you have for a price adjustment.

Coupons
If you happen to get a coupon around the time you purchased the item, or if you have a coupon but you forgot it at home, it doesn't mean you shouldn't buy the item. If you don't buy it then you run the risk of not finding it next time. Just bring in your coupon and get an adjustment on the item. Now with coupons they are a little more strict over the time limit. What might end up happening is they just return the item and let you repurchase it.

So let me give you an example of how this works.
I was at JcPenney a few weeks ago and there was this skirt that I absolutely loved. I had purchased one before and I knew I wanted another one like it. I had difficulty finding skirts that I like. So I had been looking for a while for another skirt my size, but they were always out. On this day I found one, and it was on sale for $19.99 from $36.00. I took it thinking, I have the skirt I really really want, I am happy. Well I got home that day from the mall, I found that there was a coupon in my email for $5.00 off my purchase of $5.00 or more. :-O If you could imagine my shock. So I figured I would get a price adjustment next weekend, since the mall is 15 miles away. The coupon doesn't expire for a while, so I had time to wait it out until the next time I planned to go.

The following week I made my way over to the mall because of a few other coupons and free stuff I had to get :-D and I took my receipt with me and my coupon. Before I got in line I went to look at the skirts, which were now on sale for $17.99. Not much of a difference, but that is $2.00 out of my pocket that I didn't need to spend. I got in line to get my money back. I told the cashier I have a coupon and this item is now on sale and I was a price adjustment. We both decided it would be easier for her to just refund me the money and let me repurchase it. So when I repurchased the skirt, with the sale and the coupon, my new total was $13.79 instead of the $21.19 I originally paid.



Things to keep in mind:

-If you had originally used a coupon, you will lose it if you do a refund and repurchase.

-If you originally used a coupon you can't use another coupon unless the coupon in your hand is better then the original one you used. Then you would just do a return and repurchase. I have had cashiers in the past who took the difference in savings between the coupons and just did a price adjustment. I can't guarantee all cashiers will do that.
-Make sure you pay attention to how long you have for a price adjustment. That is usually written someone in the store or on your receipt.

-Pay attention to if clearance is included in the price adjustment. Some stores will allow you to get a price adjustment on clearance, others won't. It is also written on the back of your receipt. If they won't allow you to do a price adjustment, I usually just return the item and then repurchase it. Examples of when this would come in handy is when they do the extra 20% off all clearance items just because.

-Some companies will make you return an item and have to purchase a brand new one. New york and company for example makes all items as defective once you return it and send it back to the company it came from. So if you miss the price adjustment time, you should hope to find the exact same size in stock for the new price.

Good luck and happy saving!