Free Sample Maxwell House Single Serve Coffee
HOT SAMPLE ALERT! Hurry over because these may be limited! Fill out the information needed to get your free sample!
So grab your free Maxwell House Single Serve Cup from the Walmart sampling page before they are gone! I just got one!
Let us know which one you liked better, the Gevalia sample or the Maxwell house sample!
FREE Slurpee At 7-Eleven Today Only!
Today is 7/11, and that means it’s slurpee day! 7-Eleven is giving EVERYONE a FREE slurpee! Yay! It’s only valid today rom 11am to 7pm and the limit is one per person.
Free Sample Lever 2000 Body Wash
How fun! Play to win one of 40,000 free samples of Lever 2000 Body Wash. “Like” their page to get started. Enter your Zipcode. Pull the “Lever” and spin to see if you win a Free Lever 2000 Body Wash.
From their page: Your outlook on your day starts in the shower, which is why Lever 2000® is dedicated to refreshing your skin, your day and your outlook. With a unique combination of deep-cleansing ingredients and refreshing fragrances, our bars and body washes strike the right balance for your skin so you can meet life without compromise.
How to Re-Use Candle Jars
I hate to throw out the glass jars that candles come in and even worse is when they have beautiful designs on the outside. When I stumbled across this one on Pinterest, I had to give it a try!
I am happy to say, it worked like a charm! Now I do not waste the jars and instead either re-use them for other things or make new candles with them. It’s a great money saver and if you find the right candles, they could make a great gift!
- First take your “burnt out” candle and place it in the freezer for an hour or so. If you for get about it…no worries!
- Next using a butter knife, break apart the frozen candle and remove the bits from the bottom. Get as much as you can out.
- Pull off the label. Now depending on the type, you might have to use a little bit of goo be gone to get off the labels. Once removed, you are ready to go onto the next step.
- Next with soap and warm water, clean off the soot and anything else from the jars. Use a paper towel so you don’t ruin your sponges.
- Next use vinegar or olive oil to remove the wax residue. It works like a charm! Apply it with a paper towel.
- Now rinse again with a little soapy water and you are set!
You can use the jars for new candles, as storage containers or even as cool drinking glasses!
4th of July Sparkle Skewers
Just vision these with your favorite treat. Find a sweet bakery treat that is on sale this 4th of July and make these cute “Sparkle Skewers”
Have fun with it! What a great inexpensive way to make a delicious treat for all to enjoy.
How To Stack Coupons
How to Stack Coupons
Coupons are such a great way for us save money. We wait for a sale, find a coupon, and get a great deal on our favorite products. But did you know that you can take it one step further? Some stores not only give you coupons from their store, but they allow you to ‘Stack’ their coupons with other coupons. By ‘stacking’ coupons you will see even bigger savings, and possibly load up on FREE items. I want to walk you through the couponing stacking process, so that you are not confused when you see two coupons listed for only one item. So, How to Stack Coupons, shall we?
Types of Coupons
There are only two types of coupons. A store coupon and a manufacturer coupon. This is very important to know, especially when learning how to use them properly together.
Store Coupons
Store coupons are given out by the store. They can be found in weekly ads, e-mail newsletters, even in the Sunday Newspaper inserts. They can only be used at the specific store they are from. (Unless another store accepts competitor coupons.)
Competitor Coupons
Competitor coupons and store coupons are one in the same. The reason they are called competitor is because you can use it at a store that did not issue it. So, for example, Publix may consider Target a ‘competitor’. Therefore, if you had a Target coupon, you could use it at Publix as a competitor coupon. If you use the Target coupon at Target, it is still considered a ‘store coupon’. But once you use it at another store besides Target, it turns into a competitor coupon.
Manufacturer Coupons
Manufacture coupons are issued by the manufacturer of the product listed on the coupon. They can be used at any store that accepts coupons. With a manufacturer coupon, you can only use one per item listed on the coupon. They can be found just about anywhere now such as the Sunday Newspaper, store weekly ads, peelies, tear pads, blinkies, home mailers, junk mail, coupon booklets, magazines, printables, etc.
What Does Stacking Mean?
The term ‘stacking’ in the coupon world simply means using more than one coupon on one specific product. Since a manufacturer coupon limits you to only use one manufacturer coupon per item, in order to ‘stack’ you will need a coordinating store coupon. You cannot stack two manufacture coupons together for one item nor can can you stack two store coupons together for one item.
How to Stack Coupons
Now that we know the difference between both types of coupons, I want to show you how to stack coupons correctly. I like visuals when I explain a deal, so look over the picture below with me.
On the left we have a $3 off any Huggies Diapers manufacturers coupon. On the right we have a $2 off any Huggies Diapers Publix store coupon. Since one is a manufacturer coupon and the other is a store coupon, we are allowed to use them together. Yes, that’s right! We can use them on the same product! So, let’s put a deal scenario together.
Huggies Diapers Reg $12 on sale for $9.99 at Publix
Buy (1) Huggies Diapers $9.99
Use (1) $3/1 manufacturer coupon
Stack with $2/1 Publix store coupon
Final Price $4.99! Reg. $12!
By using a sale price and stacking coupons, you just saved a total of $7 on diapers! That’s a wonderful savings! Especially when you think about all the people walking around that just pay $12 every time they need diapers! Ahh! That’s crazy. Ok, now I want to show you an example of using a store coupon as a competitor coupon with the same deal.
Huggies Diapers Reg. $12 on sale for $9.99 at Bi-Lo
Buy (1) Huggies Diapers $9.99
Use (1) $3/1 Manufacturer coupon
Stack with $2/1 competitor coupon
Final Price $4.99! Reg $12
Do you see how the store coupon changed to a competitor coupon? It’s the same coupon, just used at a different store. The point I want to make is, know which stores give out store coupons. Know which stores accept competitor coupons. Know what stores are considered competitors! It’s okay to ask. It’s better to ask and save money, then not to ask and waste money. Also, you don’t want to go into a store without understanding their coupon policy. I hope you now know how to stack coupons properly.
If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below!
Free Sample Lysol Hand Wash
Hurry, this is still available. Get a Free Sample of Lysol Touch of Foam Hand Wash from Target. Click “Request Sample” and enter your zip code to see if this is available in your area. Answer a few questions and fill in your information to get your free sample. Please allow 8 – 10 weeks for your sample to arrive. Limit one sample to each household.
Save $5 on any $25 Purchase (Kohl’s)
Today only you can save $5 on any $25 purchase at Kohl’s. All you need to do is use the link and print the coupon to save! We hear you can also use the coupon via your smartphone but a couple friends had problems with that so you might want to just print it too be safe!
Let us know what deals you snag! This offer expires at Midnight on 7/2/2013
Free Biscoff Spread
Right now you can enter the Free Biscoff Spread on the Biscoff Facebook page to enter into the Giveaway. They are giving away 6,000 free jars of Biscoff Spread and 3,000 free packs of Biscoff cookies. Just click on ‘LIKE’ and enter. Enter daily until August 25th. Good Luck!
Benefits of Living a Frugal Lifestyle
The word “Frugal” seems to be resurfacing more and more in today’s society. Years ago the word “frugal” meant to go without, but in today’s society it means to live a more simple life, be less wasteful with your time and money.
Families today are experiencing more strains on their bank accounts because of unemployment rates. Maybe your family is trying to use less technology and to become more environmentally friendly. Ultimately, we are all make more conscious decisions when it comes to spending our hard earned money and what we are buying in return.
Here we have put together a few simple tips on how you too can start living a more frugal lifestyle and reap the benefits of it.
You do not have to go without
When you first start to tell people that you are trying to live a more frugal lifestyle, they might snicker and laugh at you. Many will think that you should spend your money the way you want to without putting much thought into what you are purchasing.
Some people also think that because you decide to make more conscious decisions that you will be going without the things you love to enjoy in life. When in fact, it is the exact opposite, you begin to “trim the fat” and think before you buy. When you do decide to put your money somewhere, it is rewarding and you enjoy it that much more.
Declutter your home
Have you ever taken note to the pictures in magazines and on tv, do you see any clutter in the homes or rooms that they are featuring? No, because they want to create an image that everyone wants to dream of.
Clutter equals stress. Life is stressful enough you don’t need to add to it. So take the time and get organized. Keep your closests organized. If you have a desk space, organize it. Get in the kitchen and clean out that pantry that is screaming at you everytime you open it.
Once you begin to de-clutter your home and your life you will be able to think so much more clearly. Just do it!
What about those special occasions?
Life goes on even though you are leading a frugal lifestyle. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays all will continue to happen. So how do you stay frugal when you have to buy gifts year round? It all comes down to planning.
Sit down and take the time to plan out the year. Write down each month and what special occasions happen during each month that are going to require you to buy a gift or card. This will give you more of an idea of what special occasion is coming up and what you need to be keeping an eye out for when the sales are going on.
Do not wait until the last minute to buy your niece her birthday present. You have made a calendar for the whole year, so plan ahead. When the big sales are happening (they happen more than you know) get out there and buy. This will cut down your costs, save you money, and allow for you to purchase the gifts that you want to.
Again, because you live a frugal lifestyle does not mean you have to go without. These are just a few ideas on how to begin your frugal lifestyle journey. Keep it simple and you will be rewarded in your efforts.
Guest Post by Michelle B. Author Mama B.’s Recipes