Dove Hair Care Sample

Get a free sample HERE of Dove Intensive Therapy or Heat Therapy shampoo and conditioner.  Play the crossword puzzle game to get it.  Hint: you can hit the button on the bottom of the page to solve the puzzle in one step and be taken to your sample entry. 

Coupon Booklet

Home Made Simple coupon book worth $35.  The last one I got had some high-value candle and air-freshener coupons - I actually got some free items!  Check it out here!

Thanks Coupon Geek!

Geek Flirt Lipgloss

I am getting one just for the name! Sign up here to get a site membership, then hop over to this page to sign up for the lipgloss. 

New Walmart Samples Up

Walmart.com has some new samples this week: Goodnights, Prilosec OTC, Emergen-C, Playtex Sport, and Zyrtec.  I am loving these!

Free Head and Shoulders and Tampax

There are some new product samples up at Proctor and Gamble's Everyday Solutions site! Yay!

If you're not already registered you'll have to do so to get the offer. (They don't send you spam, but I'd still use my bulk email address for this one).

Free Simplistick

Free Simplistick sample - cute fabric clings.  (I got the alligator) Sign up here for this offer. 
Thanks Mojo Savings!

Cookies Tomorrow

Also - Stop by Mrs. Fields from 11-1pm for a free chocolate chip cookie. Mmmm... (@ participating locations)

(And if you BEG I might give up the world's best chocolate chip cookie recipe... It's also the fastest and cheapest 'cause that's how I roll)

Tomorrow...

Don't forget, tomorrow is the first day to reserve your tickets for the nationwide Free Night of Theater.  I would sign up early because

I have a feeling these will go quickly!

Thanks Money Saving Mom! 

Free Aviary Admission!

October 1-4th (UEA for those of you with school-aged kids) Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake is offering FREE park admission.  This was one of my favorite places to visit when I was a kid! I can't wait!!  Go here for hours and stuff. 

Thanks One Cheap Chick!

Halloween Fast-Food Deals

• Wendy's is offering a book of 10 jr Frosty's for just a buck

• McDonald's has one w/ four of each: apple dippers, small cone, and juice box - for a buck

• ...aaand Burger king has eight "value sized" fries for, you got it, a buck!

*Check with your area stores because not all of them are participating. 

Tryology - Sample?

Hmmm... so there's another one of those "consumer research groups".  You have to apply to become a member, but I haven't heard of this one before - it's called tryology, and right now they have an offer for a full-sized sample pack of Nabisco 100 Calorie snacks.  I'll let you know how this one works out!

But I'm so pastey!!

Try this cheap trick:  add a little sifted cocoa powder (unsweetened) to your body lotion and apply to exfoliated, moisturized skin.  I've found this works well with cocoa butter and the cheaper the better (I think bcs the less expensive brands tend to have a higher oil content).  This technique is tricky to master so don't wear white the first time you try it - but once you get it down it's totally worth it! Best of all it leaves your skin with a very soft exotic fragrance, oposed to that offensive "cheap pancake syrup" smell common to bottled self-tanners.

Getting Pale?

We all know the potential risks of overdoing the tanning booth (skin cancer, wrinkles), but some of us rationalize that when the summer sun tucks away we need to fake it to get our vitamin D.  But tanning beds, even the higher-spectrum ones, don't deliver the same span of vitamin-producing, depression-smashing UVA/B rays you get from the sun.  The verdict? Head outside even when you're freezing your ass off.  There's just no substitute. 
Note: Some dermatologists recomend their patients w/ acne tan for a few minutes per week (that's it though) because the artificial light is broad-spectrum enough to kill blemish-causing bacteria on skin. 

Febreeze Giveaway

Check out IHeartSavingMoney to enter to win this great big Febreeze home fragrance set!

This Week's Mail...

Sure makes getting the bills a little easier! 

Note: I don't list coupons and deals you can get in the grocery store.  That just isn't what my blog's about.  But if you are interested in reading about some fantastic deals you can get pairing coupons with in-store deals check out these other sites: Coupons.com, Redplum.com, pgesaver.com, Hip2Save, and UtahDealDiva.com. 

Also - if you would like to submit to this blog, send me an email and I'll publish your submission on the page.

Treehouse Winner!

Ashley! Ashley! Ashley! Thanks for entering the contest! Send me an email @ kimberli_joy03@hotmail.com so I can send you the Treehouse passes!  Congrats!

Every other Friday I will try to have a fabulous giveaway.  Next weeks' is sitting on my counter right now...;)

DLS: Dirty Little Secrets

So, I'd been using the same apricot scrub forever, but I'm reading the label and guess what the main exfoliant is?  Cornmeal!! The scrub itself is relatively inexpensive, but it doesn't get any cheaper than buying one cornmeal box that will last you for years! Add a pinch to your regular face wash to get a great scrub!  I haven't bought an exfoliator in over a year.

REDBOX

A few new codes out today - try 9HB6MP22 anywhere and SMR8DVD @ McDonalds.  There's also a website you can visit to get potential codes.  PS - If you haven't used DVDONME and BREAKROOM these will work once too.  Sneaky Tip: If your hubby and you each have a debit card you can use a code once with your card and again with his and double your free rentals (they keep track of card no., not person).

Sampling Event

Sam's Club is hosting a football/sampling day this Saturday and Sunday, 26th and 27th.  Check here to find your nearest participating location.  You can also snag a one day shopping pass.  If I remember correctly ther is something like a 10% "service fee" to use the one-day pass though.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Ambitious?  Dowload 38 free pumpkin-carving stencils from Better Homes and Gardens!

Kotex Samples

Sign up here to receive a free Kotex Overnight sample from All You magazine.  BTW - this magazine is usually available at Wal Mart and has SUPER high value coupons! from what I've heard, the samples they offer usually arrive w/ high-value coupons as well!

Pink - 10 for $25

Login to Victoria's Secret Pink Nation to print off a coupon for 10 panties for 25 bucks! Login or join if you haven't - last month I got THREE free pairs of panties and a $25 travel beauty kit just for buying a Pink lotion!

Bath and Body Works Freebies

Awesome coupons from B&BW -
(1) Free antibacterial hand soap with any purchase (up to $5 value) - any means you can grab one of the $1 travel or clearance items and qualify!
(2)  Free signature collection travel-size item
(up to $5 value) - also with any purchase
(3) W/ $10 purchase - Free signature collection body item (up to $12 value)
(4) W/ $15 purchase - Free armoatherapy or True Blue Spa item (up to $15 value)

These are available until September 27th.  Thanks Hip2Save!

Don't Forget...

Free Panda Express Sweet Fire chicken entree TODAY print this and bring it with you. Remember to call your store and make sure they're participating. Click on the Restaurant Locator icon (top right) here to get your store's #.

Last Free Chocolate Friday

All good things must come to an end (%#$*@!).  Today is the last day to sign up HERE for a free candy bar coupon from M&M Mars Real Chocolate Relief Act.  I've already maxed out my four per-household, but I'm going back to sign up my mom, sister, next-door neighbor....

Half off e.l.f. Brushes!

Woohoo! These are the only brushes I use - I love them.  50% Right now on all brushes - check it out here and use code EGBRUA.  For those of you who've never tried e.l.f. - the Studio line is great (wait for a sale though).  As for the original line - I would skip the lip glosses and make sure that if you get one of the customize-able compacts you use a seperate one for powders and for liquids/glosses because they tend to mix.  I have been really satifistfied with everything else.

PS - you can usually score some other great coupon deals on shipping, etc.  by checking out RetailMeNot.  (Check here before you buy anything online!)

Freebie Uncrustables!!

I am SO hooked on these ... uh I mean, I buy them for the kids. The first 80,000 people who submit an after-school organizational/ time-saving tip at http://www.uncrustables.com/ on Monday 9/28 will receive a coupon for a free four-pack.

Thank you That went Well!

Old Navy Coupons

Old Navy Weekly puts out great coupons every Thursday. The high-value ones are all gobbled up, but there are some decent ones left.  You have to hunt for them (or cheat, like I do)!

Coupon Locations for 9/25:

$75 off $100 (GONE)- Find the "Q and A" under "Letters to the Editor". Move the "A" to the girl in the blue sweater (top picture) - on her chest on the right.

$50 off $100 (GONE)- You'll need to move 4 stars to the number "4" under "Wear it 4 Ways". First star is in the banner "Wear it 4 ways"; next star is by "Cardi Coats". The last 2 stars are in the banner at the bottom which says "Eva's Weekend Look" (if you move someone left to right, it will say something different but there will still be 4 stars).
15% off entire purchase - Click on Eva's brown boot (girl in grey/white striped sweater).

20% off entire purchase - Under "Wear it 4 Ways" you'll see a line of dots. Move these over to the line of dots above "Letters to the Editor"

$10 off $50 - Click the bottom star under the "Letters to the editor" section. A quiz will come up - Who is Enrique and Eva's daughter? Answer: Rita
- Click on Eva's brown boot (girl in grey/white striped sweater)

10% off when you buy a sweater- Middle picture- Girl with blue dress and brown sweater; move her necklace to the green sweater (cardi coat) on far right. You might need to move her (using arrows) to the front position to be able to click on her boot.

Thanks Thrifty Northwest Mom!

DLS: Dirty Little Secrets

Tub Tip:  I have been doing this one for years - while the tub is filling up, add 1/4 cup honey to your water.  Pour honey straight into a 1 cup measure, fill the remaining 3/4 c. with warm water, stir then add to bath.  I also like to add a few cups of whole milk powder.  Sounds crazy I know, but it leaves my skin soft as butter!  (Try Nido brand - available at Walmart in the Kool Aid aisle.)

10 free Kid's Songs

Free kids' downloads - Ten free downloads from Music for Little People.  Check it out here.

Thanks Freebie Blogger!

Free Panda Express Tomorrow!!

Um, doesn't look like there's a catch! Free Sweet Fire chicken breast entree.   Print off your coupon here!  (Call your store and make sure they are participating).

Thanks Hip2Save!

Free Night of Theater

Free night of theater: Thursday, Oct. 15th - sign up Oct. 1st @ 11:00am to reserve your tickets! There are several shows in Utah included (and nationwide).  Check out the offerings here.  (I am so excited for this one!)

Last Day to Sign Up!!!

Treehouse Museum passes (two) up for grabs! I'll pick a winner tomorrow.  Add yourself as a follower and leave me a comment if you'd like to be considered.

Say Goodbye to .88 Tuesdays

Honks Dollar stores has been selling all 1.00 items for just .88 on Tuesdays, but Sept. 29th is the last day they'll be offering this deal.  Most of the stuff is junk... but they occasionally get grocery store leftovers on makeup etc., items that didn't sell well.  I got a 6 oz. bottle of TRESemme color lock creme, unopened, for 88 cents today (normally 4.99)! This summer they had a TON of six-dollar (tags still on from another store) kids flip-flops.  It's worth at least looking!

BC Potatoes

Sign up for Dinner Made Easy newlsetter here and score a free box of Betty Crocker mashed potatoes.  (These are soooo good. Follow the microwave directions - they come out perfectly).

Toys R Us - Geoffrey's B-Day Party

Can you read that?  In-Store event w/ giveaways and... you know... kid stuff to do. See if your local store is participating.

Free Feminine Products

Free "Being a Girl Kit" which includes: 2 Tampax Pearl Tampons, 1 Always Infinity Maxi-Pad, 2 Always Pantiliners, and 1 Always Feminine Wipe.  This would be a great item to keep in the car.  Sign up for the offer here.

Free Bounce Dryer Bar

Receive a free Bounce Dryer Bar sample to review by signing up for Viewpoints.  Note: Consider creating a "bulk" email account that you use for newsletters etc. seperate from your private email. 

Pumpkin Painting Fest. w/ Radio Disney

"Please join Utah Foster Care once again to celebrate the season with the 8th annual Pumpkin Painting Festival! The event is free and will take place at our own Olympic Legacy Plaza from 1-4pm on October 2nd. Radio Disney will be there to join in on the fun! Please, only one pumpkin per person."  (ShopTheGateway.com)

Free Hollywood Video Rentals

Hollywood Video is offering a free rental for filling out a 10-question survey and signing up for their e-newsletter here.

When you complete the survey you'll also be entered to win a $100 HV gift card. 

AND - don't forget, you can get a free kid's rental every time you come in the store! No other rental is required, and you get to keep the kidvid for 5 days.

DLS: Dirty Little Secrets

Know how they say it's damaging to wash your hair every day? Well, it might be true - but who wants to run around with the greasies? Part your hair a little aside from where you normally do and sprinkle a puff of talc on your roots.  Do this on a few places and use a soft-bristle brush to even it out.  I started doing this when I had platinum blonde hair because I knew it wouldn't show, but I do it now that I have light-brown hair and it still doesn't show - just soaks up excess oil so I can avoid overprocessing my hair.  DLS - Bumble and Bumble Hair Powder retails for $35 for a 3 oz. can - Ouch! This method works just as well. 

Free Museum Day

September 26th - Smithsonian is sponsoring National Free Museum Day! You can see the list of participating locations here.  You'll need an admission card to get in on the deal.  Thanks One Cheap Chick!!
I'm taking Cal to Union station:)

Free Cookie Oct.1st

"Celebrate National Cookie Month with Mrs. Fields!

Get a FREE Chocolate Chip Cookie on October 1, from 11 a.m. To 1 p.m. At all participating

Mrs. Fields Stores, and don't forget to ask for your frequent buyer card to get up to 6 more FREE

cookies through October 31."  Thanks Tommorow's Plight!

Beer Rebates

My mom told me about this one a while back.  Major beer companies offer rebates on items that go with beer! (In the state of Utah, it's illegal to offer rebates on alcoholic products themselves).  This can include fresh produce, chips and dip, meat and seafood, drinks... etc. This summer they had some amazing rebates on grills and patio furniture.  The beauty is that the rebates aren't usually brand-specific, so you can use them in conjunction with manufacturers coupons!  You don't have to buy the beer to take advantage of the promotion.  Look for the rebate forms at beer displays.  There should be some good ones coming up because football season is here. 

Coldstone Freebie!

Thursday Sept. 24th, from 5-8 PM Coldstone Creamery is giving away a 3 oz. Ice Cream Creation (definition: mother of all sundaes) with any in-store Make-a-Wish Foundation donation.  Thanks Todd and Erin!  PS - they also give away a free Creation on your birthday when you register here. 

DLS: Dirty Little Secrets

As I'm in the bathroom stall at Smith's yesterday using a clean seat protector to blot the oil from my face, it occurs to me that this is a little weird.  So glad no one else can see me right now.  I can't tell you how long I've been doing this, but it works as well as those little sheets from Bath and Body works.  If I remember correctly, I was watching Regis and Kelly Live when Kelly Ripa gave that tip to viewers.  Don't know how she came up with it but I love it!

*Update*: apparently Sears is disallowing use of any more printed coupons, but you can still use code ENJOY10 online to save $10/$10 purchase, and you can use the coupon inside of Seventeen magazine, Oct. issue. Thanks Hip to Save for the update!

This Week's Haul...

These came to my mailbox this week! I also got a grip of samples and full-sized products for free. Can't wait for today's mail!  I got all of them except the Lysol canister (offer for teachers - expired link now) by writing quick emails to companies.  Get some quick tips @ Money Saving Mom's blog.  I also found a great list of company contact info for quick reference.  I usually write to about 7-8 companies every Sunday, it takes about half an hour and I get great mail for a week!

Giveaway this Friday!

Sexy on a Shoestring is giving away two free passes to the Treehouse Children's musem in Ogden! (Save up to $10 on admission!)  To enter, leave me a comment and make sure you become a page follower! For more info on the Treehouse, check out their site: http://www.treehousemuseum.org/

Brazilian Fest

Another freebie tomorrow - from 1pm-6pm @ the Gateway Mall: Utah's 5th annual Brazilian Festival.  Featuring several Zumba classes, capoeira and a parade, plus loads of authentic  (and not-so-authentic) Brazilian food! utahbrazilfestival

9th and 9th Festival

Free event tomorrow: 9th and 9th Street Festival.  September 19th from 10-6 in downtown SLC at the intersection of 900 S and 900 E.  Art, music, shopping, festival food (mmmm...) and a variety of performers.  9th and 9th