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Monday, August 31, 2009
Free Betty Crocker Potato Samples
You can choose from Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes OR Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
2 Free Pairs of 3D Glasses
The "secret word" is mythical. I think you have to type it in and not copy & paste it.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Free Holiday Butter Recipe Card
"Request the 2008 holiday brochure featuring eight luscious holiday cookie recipes which blend the natural flavor of REAL Butter with inspired complementary ingredients. Some are classic. Some are contemporary. But they are all truly delicious. Each cookie features the exquisite texture and creamy, natural base flavor that only REAL Butter can provide."
Contaminants in Tap Water - Safe or Not?
From the New York Times article:
Officials at the Environmental Protection Agency say Americans are not exposed to unsafe levels of atrazine. They say that current regulations are adequate to protect human health, and that the doses of atrazine coming through people’s taps are safe — even when concentrations jump.
But some scientists and health advocates disagree. They argue that the recent studies offer enough concerns that the government should begin re-examining its regulations. They also say that local water systems — which have primary responsibility for the safety of drinking water — should be forced to monitor atrazine more frequently, in order to detect short-term increases and warn people when they occur.
The E.P.A. has not cautioned pregnant women about the potential risks of atrazine so that they can consider using inexpensive home filtration systems. And though the agency is aware of new research suggesting risks, it will not formally review those studies until next year at the earliest. Federal scientists who have worked on atrazine say the agency has largely shifted its focus to other compounds.
I decided to check out some water filtration systems for my kitchen after I read the article, since I do not want to spend a lot of money on bottled water, nor do I want to risk ingesting too much atrazine. Here's what I found: Zuvo Water, a water purator/home water filter that breaks down contaminants (such as weed killer) in tap water and makes it safe to drink for everyone. I have not tried the product myself yet but I'm really thinking about buying one... I mean, it's better to be safe than sorry!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Free 1 Oz. Victoria's Secret Pink Body Lotion
"Print this email and present it any Victoria's Secret store (excluding Outlet stores) to receive your free 1 oz. Victoria's Secret Pink Body lotion. Offer valid through September 7, 2009. Limit one free lotion per customer, while supplies last."
Friday, August 28, 2009
First 5,000 Only - Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream Deluxe Sample
YOU MUST HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT.
Become a fan of their Facebook page, then click on the "Sampling" tab to fill out the form to get your 15-day supply deluxe sample of the new Multi-Active Day Cream from Clarins!
*There are only 1,833 fans right now.
Free Sample of L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara
You need to Sign In or Register for a new account first!
"If you forward this message to 10 of your friends you'll also receive a full-sized sample of L'Oréal Paris' Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair Eye 24HR Duo in addition to the mascara."
Free Sample of Bruise Relief Gel
"If you are interested in trying it before buying it, we encourage ordering samples of Bruise Relief Gel, spread the word about your experience and visit a store near you to purchase more."
Price Drop Alert: Xbox 360 Systems $199.99 to $299.99 Shipped
PRICE DROP ALERT: Xbox 360 Elite System
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
Old price: $399.99
SAVE $100.00
Buy.com price: $299.99
*Expires 9/2/09!
PRICE DROP ALERT: Microsoft-Certified Refurbished Xbox 360 System (20GB, HDMI, 2 Wireless Controllers, 3 Games)
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
Old price: $249.99
SAVE $50.00
Buy.com price: $199.99
*Expires 9/2/09!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
A Free Pampers Gifts To Grow Point
Enter FREECODE0906EXP to get a free point in your Pampers Gifts To Grow account!
More Magazine Reader Panel
http://www.moremusthaves.com/2009/05/readerPanel.html "Along with your fellow More panelists, you will have the opportunity to: | |||
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Perfume Samples from Mary Kay
"Employees of Mary Kay Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and their immediate family members, as well as Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and their immediate family members, are not eligible to participate."
Lockerz Update
"We will post new prizes in PTZ Place on Tuesday, September 15 at 5pm EST."
Also, people are starting to receive their gifts in the mail, so Lockerz is really legit! Need an invite? Check my previous post.
Free Hallmark Card
Wait for the page to fully load and click on "get a free card".
Monday, August 24, 2009
Free Three Year Subscription to Town & Country Magazine
"This fabulous glossy magazine is society's esteemed guide
to fashion, travel, recreation and culture!"
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Free Big Kahuna Reef Game Download and $5 Amazon MP3 Credit
Add to your cart and checkout. It will ask for a credit card number, you can either use your own or make up a random number, it won't matter because after that step the order shows up as $0.00 and there will be no charge to it.
You will get an email after your order which tells you that you now have $5 in Amazon MP3 credits, which means that you can either get some free songs (as long as the total's not over $5) or get a $5 discount off your next music purchase from Amazon! The credits will expire at the end of next month though, so make sure you use it before then.
Try YourVoice from Grandparents.com - Send Voice Greetings for Free
I decided to test out this new service from Grandparents.com, and let my daughter send my parents a greeting - an early "Happy Grandparent's Day!" from her. The process of doing it actually turned out to be extremely easy! I went to YourVoice, dialed a phone number, got my daughter to speak into the phone, and sent her greeting to my parents' email (I think most people, even grandparents now use the internet, so this shouldn't be a big problem). I even got a copy of the email in my inbox, so I clicked on the link to check and see if it was really working, and magically, I heard my daughter's voice coming from the speakers.
Do you want to send your parents a personalized message/voice greeting from your children without spending a penny? Then YourVoice from Grandparents.com is the website for you! Get your children to say a little something into the phone and try it out for yourself, trust me, YourVoice so simple to use, and it's FREE, all you need is a phone! ;) Really, neither you nor the recipient of the voice greeting even has to be a member of Grandparents.com to use their service, but of course it's a great website to sign up for, and membership is free too.
Link to YourVoice: http://www.grandparents.com/gp/yourvoice/getstarted1/index.html?navbar=menu-activities
Free Sample of Dentaburst Freshening Teeth Cleaner
I got this sample the last time, it's quite cool actually, it's like the fingers of a glove, you stick your finger into it and start cleaning your teeth. Try it!
The CVS Advisor Panel
If you have a CVS ExtraCare Card, you can join their survey panel and receive ExtraBucks when you complete surveys for them! (You can apply for a card on their website)
Welcome Wagon Has a Free Housewarming Gift for You!
"If you have recently purchased a new home, Welcome Wagon would like to send you a housewarming gift. It’s a beautiful book containing articles, tips, home design and insurance records, a gift book plus valuable offers. The book is free! You don't even pay for postage! As a bonus, each gift book comes with Welcome Offers for stores and services right in your own neighborhood. Please note: Gift books are only available to people who have recently purchased their home. The books are only sent to new homeowners in participating communities. One gift per family. Welcome Wagon cannot guarantee delivery to all persons who respond."
Saturday, August 22, 2009
SUPER Nike Deal - 20% off Clearance and Free Shipping
You will get free shipping when you sign up for a new account at Nike.com, and to make this great deal even better, you can also get 6% cashback from Ebates' cash back shopping program. Sign up for Ebates if you're not a member already, and you'll even get a $5 new member bonus in your account right away! (You can request a check from them when you reach $10)
I ordered 2 shirts and 3 shorts a few days earlier, and their shipping was surprisingly fast! I will definitely order from Nike.com again but there may not be a deal as good as this one ever again. Happy shopping!
Free ADT Child Safety Kit
"We’ve included a cool fingerprint kit, a magnet, a reflective sticker for kids to wear in the dark, and games, too.."
Friday, August 21, 2009
Great Deal Alert : Samsung 40" HDTV - $1,089.99 Shipped
Samsung LN40A750 - 40" 1080p LCD HDTV - 120 Hz
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $2,099.99
SAVE $1,010.00
Buy.com price: $1,089.99
*Expires 8/25/09
Playstation 3 Only $399.99 + Free Shipping!
** There is a $100 price drop on the Playstation 3 from Buy.com right now! If you're looking to buy one for yourself or as a Christmas gift, NOW is the perfect time to do it! It is only $399.99 shipped - that's what I call an awesome deal. **
Get the PlayStation 3 System - Limited Edition Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Bundle (160GB HD, DualShock 3 Wireless Controller) here.
Free 8x10 Scrapbook Page from Walgreens!
This offer is valid TODAY ONLY! Don't miss it!
Download Mind Medley for Free
You can get the full version of the Mind Medley game for free right now from RealArcade! No credit card required; $19.99 value.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Become a Purex Insider, Get to Try New Products
"We're looking for people who love trying, reviewing and spreading the word about new products. If you are selected as a Purex® Insider, you will be the first to try brand new products from Purex® and participate in special promotions and giveaways."
Parent's Choice Immune Support Baby Formula Sample
http://www.parentschoiceformula.com/sample-immune-support-baby-formula.aspx
"Sign-up today and receive a immune support baby formula sample and Parent's Choice Infant Formula news."
Free Carmex?
The above link is for a $1 off coupon, but as you probably already know, most stores have Carmex near the checkout lanes for just around $1, so you can easily get one for free with this printable coupon!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
20 Free Songs from the iTunes Indie Spotlight Sampler
You have to become a fan of the iTunes page on Facebook. After you do that, click here to get your code which you can redeem for the free songs in the iTunes store (you must have their software installed).
I just clicked on the Redeem button and iTunes opened up automatically for me and started downloading the songs! It was very simple :)
Free 8x10 or 10×13 Portrait at Picture People
Free Subscription to Spa Magazine
You might also get offered some other free magazine subscriptions related to your job.
$2 Off Any Farm Rich Product - Coupon
Link for Firefox users - http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qhsjckt33228098&bt=vg&o=57658&c=RP&p=L9fzKHdS
I heard that Farm Rich Products are currently buy one get one free at Publix, so they could possibly be at a very low price when you use this coupon too. This is a great time to stock up!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Free Sample of NoDoz Fast Acting Alertness Aid
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid75900.aspx
As stated on their site, NoDoz has about the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee in every caplet; that sounds safe to me! I can't wait to receive a sample of this product, it would be great for when I'm up at night working or driving.
BSM Media’s Lactose Intolerance Program - Try a New Lactose Free Milk
Experience a New Lactose Free Milk
Have you forgotten the great taste of fresh-from-the dairy milk or seeking a healthier alternative? For millions, the delicious taste of milk has been muted by substitutes that taste too sweet, replaced with 'grainy' soy products or just completely eliminated from their diets.
If you had the opportunity to enjoy the real taste of milk without the unwanted side effects, wouldn't you want to give it a try?
BSM Media is recruiting male and female participants ranging between 25-54 years who are interested in experiencing the fresh taste of milk or seeking a healthier alternative. You must also reside in one of the following cities: Boston MA, New York City, Syracuse NY, Albany NY, Hartford CT or Philadelphia PA.
This healthier lactose free milk has:
· 38 percent more protein and 42 percent less sugar than the leading lactose free brand.
· 42 percent less sugar than regular milk
· 38 percent less fat than regular milk (2%)
· Calcium for strong bones and teeth
· Vitamin D to help the absorption of calcium
· Made in upstate New York from USA Grade A milk, ultra-pasteurized, homogenized and are rBST free
Please complete a short evaluation form by clicking on this link (or cutting/pasting into your browser) http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=bYIggsirygLs1V7RyYVMRA_3d_3d. After completion and review, we will be in contact with you via email within 3-4 weeks to confirm your participation. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Valika@bsmmedia.com.
Warm regards,
BSM Media
Monday, August 17, 2009
Free $10 iTunes Gift Card
Register, then complete the survey. Be patient, these kind of gift cards/codes usually come after a month or so... But it's always worth a try!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Free MP3 Downloads from Amazon!
Just go to the Amazon.com MP3 Downloads homepage and you'll see something similar to this:
The section with the red box around it is where you would find the Free Song of the Day!
Here's more free downloads from their newsletter:
They're all 100% free, and you don't need to enter your credit card information to download the songs!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Enter to Win a Sterling Silver Open Heart Ribbon Necklace
It's a really simple and easy contest to enter, you just have to sign up for free, and there are NO offers to fill out! The necklace would definitely make a great gift for your friends/family, so I think you should enter even if you don't think you'd want this necklace for yourself. There's always a chance that YOU might be the lucky winner that we all envy!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
PineCone Research is Growing - Join and Make $3 Per Survey
REMEMBER THAT ONLY ONE PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD MAY REGISTER. Multiple registrations of the same household will void all registrations.
Here is the link to the registration form:
http://www.pineconeresearch.com/signup/ds552Referral1.asp
It might be a few days until they email you and tell you whether you're accepted into the panel or not, so be patient.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Buy.com's Western Digital Sale Is Finally Here,Tech Deals, and Back to School Store!
Tech Deals! Valid 8/12 to 8/15!
*unless otherwise noted
Verbatim DVD-R 4.7GB 16x 100pk Spindle
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $52.00
Buy.com price: $27.99
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate
$17.99 After Rebate
Dorcy Three Pack 5mm NICHIA LED Flashlight
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $27.99
SAVE 64%
Buy.com price: $9.99
Apple Time Capsule 500GB Wireless Hard Drive Works w/ Mac and PC
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $299.99
SAVE $130.00
Buy.com price: $169.99
Logitech Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
Buy.com price: $139.99
Roxio Creator 2009 Ultimate
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $129.95
Buy.com price: $69.99
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate (Competitive/upgrade mail-in rebate)
$49.99 After Rebate
Uniden 5.8GHz Expandable Water-Submersible Handset Phone
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $89.99
SAVE 77%
Buy.com price: $19.99
Ideazon Behind-Neck Gaming Headset
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $29.99
SAVE 66%
Buy.com price: $9.99
Verbatim Wireless Slim Keyboard w/ Volume Control and Mouse
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $78.00
Buy.com price: $39.99
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
$24.99 After Rebate
Uniden 5.8GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Phone w/ Corded Base
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $149.99
SAVE 83%
Buy.com price: $24.99
Magellan RoadMate 860T 3.5" Touchscreen Portable GPS Navigation System w/ North America Maps MP3 Player and Text to Speech
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
Buy.com price: $77.99
Ships from and sold by Buy.com Marketplace
System Mechanic - up to 3 PCs
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $49.95
SAVE $29.96
Buy.com price: $19.99
Dell Latitude D610 Notebook Intel Pentium Mobile 1024MB, Windows XP Pro w/ Recovery CD
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
Buy.com price: $319.95
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 3 User
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
List price: $79.95
SAVE $57.96
Buy.com price: $21.99
Western Digital Offers, Valid 8/12 to 8/16!
Also, get great Back to School Deals from Buy.com! Expires 9/30/09.
And some coupons to help you save MORE!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Vaseline (Body Lotion) Product Test for Expo TV
Expo TV pays you for doing video product reviews, but I'm not a member yet so I'm not sure exactly how it all works. I have heard a few good things about their site though. Let me know if you have been paid by them before!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Rock Of Ages: Original Broadway Cast Recording
I recently received a copy of the Rock Of Ages: Original Broadway Cast Recording CD from One2One Network to review, I was really excited (you'll know why) and popped it into my CD player as soon as I opened the mail.
I totally loved all the songs on the CD! Well, to be honest, I was most excited to hear Don't Stop Believin', because the original song by Journey just happens to be one of my all-time favorites!
I can tell you that I was not disappointed by the CD at all, but the cast recording version is way, way different from the original, so it wasn't exactly what I expected to hear. If you've ever heard the "Glee" cast version of the song, this is sort of similar to that, they have a bunch of different voices (people) singing the songs.
Still, I like all the songs on this CD almost as much as I like the original versions. They're good, but not as good, and the originals are even better!
All the songs have some cheering and maybe some words that weren't a part of the lyrics in them, but this might be a good thing - it helps to recreate that whole "theater experience" and it just makes you feel as if you were really seeing/hearing the Broadway musical.
Here's some more cool information: Rock of Ages is the new Broadway musical starring American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis. Set in 1987 in a legendary Sunset Strip rock club, a small-town girl meets a big-city dreamer and they fall in love to the greatest metal songs of the 80's. The musical is an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and more.
Sounds interesting, huh? You can listen to all the songs in the Rock Of Ages: Original Broadway Cast Recording CD on Amazon, or purchase the whole CD right now for just $10.99. I'd say it's a great price for 23 songs! They also have a Making of Soundtrack video on Youtube, so check that out.
Tracklisting
Just Like Paradise / Nothin' But A Good Time
Sister Christian
We Built This City / Too Much Time On My Hands
I Wanna Rock
We're Not Gonna Take It
Heaven/More Than Words / To Be With You
Waiting For A Girl Like You
Wanted Dead Or Alive
I Want To Know What Love Is
Cum On Feel The Noize / We're Not Gonna Take It (Reprise)
Harden My Heart / Shadows Of The Night
Here I Go Again
The Final Countdown
Any Way You Want It / I Wanna Rock (Reprise)
High Enough
I Hate Myself For Loving You / Heat Of The Moment
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Can't Fight This Feeling
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Oh Sherrie
The Search Is Over
Don't Stop Believin' - my personal favorite!
**I have to thank One2One Network again for sending me the CD to review!**
Free Ham 365 Recipe Brochure
http://www.theotherwhitemeat.com/aspx/brochure/default.aspx?bid=34&from=f
"Enjoy the smoky flavor of ham as part of everyday meals. Includes recipes, information and tips for enjoying ham's versatility."
Free 10-Day Sample of bareMinerals Matte SPF 15 Foundation and Brush
"Pick up your free sample in person.
Available now at Bare Escentuals Boutiques, Sephora, Sephora inside JCPenney, ULTA, and select Nordstrom, Macy's and spa locations. Click here to find a store near you."
Free Sample of Burt’s Bees Natural Acne Solutions
http://startsampling.com/sm/100916/quickQuestion.iphtml?item=100916&source=
You can only qualify for this offer if you currently suffer from acne.
Some Freebies for Science Teachers
"Only certified science teachers in the United States can receive Fantastic Flinn Freebies."
Flinn Scientific is offering a few cool freebies for science teachers right now. Check them out, I'm sure they'll be useful at some point.
http://www.flinnsci.com/Sections/NewTeacher/kit_request.asp
They're also giving away first-year teacher's survivor kits!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Lockerz - The Latest Obsession?
Want more information? Here's what they had to say about their website:
"Lockerz is the place to go to buy the coolest stuff at the lowest prices, watch exclusive video, discover new music, play the hottest games, hang out with your friends - and get rewarded for just about EVERYTHING you do on the site.
Before you run off to join Lockerz, there is one more thing. Their website is invitation-only, meaning that you have to be invited by one of their current members to sign up. So, I'd be more than happy to send out an invite to anyone that need it! Leave a comment on this post with your email address, or if you prefer to keep it private, use the "contact me" form at the bottom of the page, just make sure you mention Lockerz somewhere in the form. Oh, and you should probably check your spam or junk folder, because that's where I found my invitation.
Is anyone else a member of Lockerz? And have you redeemed your points for any prizes yet?
Free Children’s Eye Safety -- Gear Up! Poster
http://catalog.nei.nih.gov/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=21&idproduct=163
You can either download a PDF version of the poster from the National Eye Institute's website or you can order a copy of it (add 1 to your cart).
I think I've gotten one like this before, it has a bunch of fun facts on it, and it's very informational! Be sure to get one for your child(ren).
Free 90-Day Trial of US Airways Silver Status
"Try Preferred status on for size. See how you like it. At the end of your 90-day trial, you may want to keep it! Once you register, you’ll be Preferred within 14 days. And, if you qualify during your 90-day trial, you’ll keep your Silver Preferred status for the program year*.
All you have to do is register and we’ll give you Silver Preferred status for 90 days (a $200 value!). You’ll travel Preferred and enjoy the best upgrades in the industry, waived baggage fees, bonus miles and more!
Just register between May 15 and August 31, 2009. Then, check your Dividend Miles profile to make sure we have your contact information so we can send you an email with your new status."
Visit their website for more information!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Free Scope Outlast Sample Kit
"Kit includes Scope Outlast Rinse, Crest plus Scope Outlast Paste and an Oral-B Floss Pick with Scope Outlast."
5 Free Lullaby Downloads
This is a great one for those of you with little ones at home!
$5 Off $25 CVS Purchase - Printable Coupon
CVS doesn't offer printable coupons often, so make sure you snatch this one before it's gone.
Just click on the "Start Quiz Now" button and answer 5 quick questions. You don't have to get them right to get the coupon!
Free Sample of Nutland Crunch
http://www.nutlandfoods.com/freesample.php
"Fill out the simple form below and we'll send you a tasty sample of Nutland Crunch absolutely free! (One sample fer family, per household)"
FaceChipz Toy Product Test
"We’re looking for parents and children to work with us and give feedback on a new product. The attached survey will need to be completed, and based on your responses, you may be contacted to receive free products for you and your friends."
Friday, August 7, 2009
I'm Back!
I'm going to start with the contents... I won't just be posting freebies from now on! I'm going to be focusing more on deals and frugal living. I'll mainly be posting reviews of products, cool deals I find, coupons, ways to make some extra cash, ways to save money, and more frugal tips. But I'll still try to get freebie posts in everyday.
So with that big change, I've also decided to give the blog a "makeover"! I'm re-naming it to "It's a Frugal World" (but the URL of my blog did not change, it's still moneyandfreebies.blogspot.com), and I've picked out a new template/layout as well.
By the way... I'm thinking about having a reader appreciation contest soon.... Hmmmmm.
Thanks,
Maggie.