Freebie Fan

5 a day Results

2009-08-11T18:04:00.000-07:00

Here are my current results from 5 a day:

two $1.00 off Folgers coffe (7 oz or larger)
four .50 cents off any size/variety of Pounce cat treats
one .35 cents off any dial product
one .40 cents off any Renuzit product (except candles)
two .50 cents off any liquid or dry purex detergent
three .50 cents off any purex soft liquid fabric softener or softener sheets
three .50 off any one welch's product
two .50 off heinz ketchup (any size/variety)
two .75 off any ore-ida product (any size/variety)
one .50 off any half gallon or larger turkey hill iced tea, lemonade, or natures accents
one $1.00 off any 1.5 qts of turkey hill dynamic duos
two $1.00 off any turkey hill dairy product (excludes milk)
one .50 off any 48 oz or larger of turkey hill ice cream, duetto, frozen yogurt, or sherbet
two .50 off any 1.5 qt of turkey hill ice cream, duetto, dynamic duos, frozen yogurt, or sherbet
two .35 off any half gallon or larger turkey hill iced tea, lemonade, or nature's accents.
FREE up to $4.00 on any one scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner aerosol, bathroom cleaner trigger, or flush able bathroom wipes.
FREE up to $4.00 on any one skintimate shave product (7 oz. or larger)

So far, its been quite a success!

5 a day- day #5

2009-08-06T09:57:00.000-07:00

Day 4 Results:
Duracell: E-mail
Gerber: e-mail
Scrubbing Bubbles: e-mail and promise of a coupon

Todays 5:
Kleenex
Cheez it
Sobe Life Water
Bar S
Iams

Awesome Deal from Office Max

2009-08-05T19:00:00.000-07:00

Here

.01 for all sharpie accents, and sharpie singles! TOTAL STEAL! one coupon per person, so you may need to make multiple trips to take full advantage of this one.

5 a day- day #4

2009-08-05T17:59:00.000-07:00

Day 3 Results:
Interstate Bakeries: E-mail, and promise of coupons
Campbell Soup: E-mail, and promise of coupon
Knorr: General E-mail
Pounce: E-mail and promise of coupons
Soft Soap: E-mail
Hidden Valley: E-mail
Heinz: E-mail, and promise of coupons
Mission Foods: Email
Glad: Email
Clorox: Email

Recieved:
Skintimate: FREE Up to $4.00 on any large Skintimate shave product (7 oz. or larger)

Companies for Today:
Oxy Clean
Duracell
Gerber
Johnsons Baby
Beech Nut Baby Food

5 a day- day #3

2009-08-04T11:24:00.000-07:00

Day 2 Results:
Malt-o-meal: E-mail, and promise of coupons in the mail

Today's sites:
Healthy Choice
Campbells
Clorox
Redi serve
Ore Ida

Save more with Printable Coupons

2009-08-03T17:57:00.000-07:00

Many websites have printable coupons on them- if you know where to look! Here are a few printable coupons that i have found on websites for specific products. Be sure to stock up on these, in case there is a great deal!

Purex
Coupons are located under the 'products' tab, next to the applicable product.

Hefty #1

Hefty #2

While the Hefty website diddn't have any coupons, i found these two other coupons via google!

Welchs
$.75 coupon on Welchs reduced sugar grape jelly or reduced sugar strawberry spread.

French's
French's coupons- printable right from your computer!

Franks Red Hot
More printable coupons!

Soft Scrub
$1 off soft scrub scrubby pads!

Wet ones
$1 off wet ones- these are normally about $1.00 at walmart, so after the coupon these are FREE!

Cheerios
$4 in cheerios coupons! Who doesn't love this cereal?

Misc. Coupons
Dryel, Downy, Ivory, and Febreeze coupons!

Bertolli
$1 Off Bertolli frozen meal

All detergent
Printable coupons directly from the manufacturers website

Healthy Choice
$2.50 off a healthy choice frozen meal or fresh mixers. They are normally $2.50, so this would make them free!

Want more great coupons? Check out this site for even more great savings!

5 a day- Day #2

2009-08-03T15:58:00.000-07:00

Day 1 Results:
Turkey hill responded with the promise of a follow-up letter, and coupons.
Skintimate responded with a personalized e-mail, and the promise of a coupon.
welchs responded with a non-personalized e-mail saying to look out in the mail for letters from welchs. Don't know if this means a response letter, or just a general letter- i'll have to find out.

Day 2 Companies:
Scrubbing Bubbles
Haagen-dazs
Glad Press n Seal
Knorr
Mission

Super Saver Links

2009-08-02T10:49:00.000-07:00

Blue Bunny Coupons
We always get Blue Bunny Ice Cream, so this is one we sure will use!

Exclusive Coupons from All You Magazine

They have some Rice coupons, and a nice $1 off Snapple coupon!

$11 in Lysol Coupons
Who doesn't like to keep their home sanitized?

Snapple Coupon
Save $1 on a 12 pack of 16.9 oz plastic bottles of snapple tea!

Cottonelle Coupons
Just fill out the information, and then you are on your way to great savings!

$3 off any 3 johnson and johnson products The bath buddies are only $1 each, so use this coupon to get three free!

$10 off a $10+ purchase at Things Remembered What a great way to save on a gift! My Mom's birthday is coming up, so this will come in handy!

$1 off Malt o Meal cereal
Another item we buy weekly at the grocery store- a sure one to use!

Five A Day

2009-08-02T09:59:00.000-07:00

(Idea taken from Couponing To Disney)

Since many companies have websites, but do not have freebie/coupon offers, I'm going to try writing to several of my favorite companies via the 'contact us' form, and see what happens! Every day (or every other day, depending on my work schedule), I will post 5 companies to try writing to- I'll keep a running tab of what they say, and what they send, if anything. I have to go grocery shopping later today, and I plan to write to some of the companies we frequently buy products from.

Todays List:
Skintimate
Turkey Hill
Edy's
Hostess
Welchs

Want more places to write to? Check out this list!

Bliss Candies-Gourmet Sweets made to order

2009-07-30T14:20:00.000-07:00

The Shop:
The first thing I noticed about this shop is how delicious everything looks! Even the banner shows yummy chocolates and sweets that are simply irresistible! The first time i found this on Etsy, my boyfriend turned around and said 'ooh, that looks yummy!'. After flipping through some of the pages, 'yummy' quickly became an understatement. These items arent just yummy, they are downright delicious!
One of the first items to catch my eye were the CARAMEL-icious Dipped Oreos. In my opinion, oreos are the most addictive cookie of all, so to have chocolate caramel oreos is simply a little slice of heaven. These cookies are prepared to perfection-handmade, and hand dipped. Best of all, they are totally affordable- $7.50 for 6 delicious cookies!

So many things looked delectable, but these looked simply unbelievable! Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles, talk about a sweet tooth attack! As a kid, I always wanted to lick the spoon when we made cookies. Unfortunately, raw egg is a BIG no-no for small bellies. This cookie dough is 100% safe to eat, as there aren't any eggs in it! These are not only beautiful, but have a whimsically delicious element that is sure to make anyone happy to receive these! $7.50 gets you an 8 piece box in the flavor of your choice: Milk, White, or Dark chocolate covered. These arrive pre-packed, with a beautiful bow on top; the perfect thank you gift for anyone!

What I think:
I had the pleasure to sample some delicious sweets from Bliss Candies- and I have to say, they were SO good! They arrived packaged with a nice little tag, all tied up with a ribbon. My personal favorite was the Pina Coolata macadamia nut cookie- it tastes just like a real pina coolata! Totally addictive, and totally delicious.

Interview:

When did you start making sweets?
I've actually been making sweet treats since my teenage years (so 15+ years), and almost went to culinary school for college, but my mom talked me into getting a business degree instead (which was a good thing!). I never gave up on baking and creating though, as it really is a passion of mine and I just love trying out new recipes and giving homemade goodies away as gifts, you should see the smiles (and sometimes fights for the goods) it creates!

Why did you decide to sell them on Etsy?
Since I love to bake and make candy so much, I give a lot away as gifts to friends, family, and business contacts. For the last 2-3 years everyone that has gotten my gifts has been telling me that I really need to start my own business, but I would just brush it off thinking they were just trying to be nice to me, LOL. Then one day a close friend of mine mentioned Etsy and I mulled it over in my mind for a bit, not really sure if it would pan out or be worth the time and money I would need to invest in doing it. While I was thinking this over, a new business contact of ours actually asked for a catalog of our goods, as they wanted to buy some to give to their clients as "thank you" gifts. So I created a small catalog of offerings for them, taking pictures and pricing things out, etc... Then I just thought to myself, "I've done this much work so far, why not give it a try?"

What is your favorite part of sweet making?
My favorite part is hearing that others enjoy the sweets and goodies as much as I do! I really think that you can taste, see, smell, even feel the difference between something made with love and something mass produced. It's always great to know that my efforts are being well appreciated!

Out of all your products, which is your favorite?
This is probably one of the hardest questions for me, as my "favorite" changes often! It comes with doing this for so long though, as I get to taste sweets on an almost daily basis (I "test" every batch of goods to make sure it is up to my standards). In general though my favorites are bars, as I love the thick and dense texture, something I can really sink my teeth into. So for right now, my favorite "everyday" treat is the "GET OUTTA MY WAY Almond Toffee Cookie Bars with Chocolate Chips" and then for an extra-special treat I love the "Bittersweet Chocolate MELT-A-WAY Brownie Truffle Bars", so decadent! Oh, and to chime in for my husband, his favorite are the "Salted Almond Jumbo Turtles", you can never go wrong with those!

Do you accept custom orders, and if so, are there any limitations?
Yes, we definitely accept custom orders! In fact, we get many requests for wedding orders and just this week have had an inquiry for a large baby shower and a corporate gift basket. Right now I don't have any limitations on custom orders. As long as I can get a hold of the recipe (if I don't have it already), ingredients, and have enough time to fulfill the order, I'll take it on!

If you had to pick one item for someone to try, what would it be and why?
HHmm...one...are you sure I can only pick one?? Well, if it had to be just one I would have to say one of our turtles. Though my shop has a lot of chocolate involved, my main love and the reason why the shop was opened is the because of the caramel. So you will see caramel incorporated in much of what we offer. Though we only make 2 flavors right now (traditional Vanilla and Callebaut Milk Chocolate), I plan on adding a few more great flavors ove the next couple of weeks. For those that do not like caramel, i would definitely suggest trying the Red Velvet cake truffles! they are one of our most popular items, and everyone that has tried them just RAVES over them, even those that normally don't like Red Velvet cake!

Do you have any sweet advice for our readers?
For those who have had a dream of doing something for a long time, or are passionate about something, I encourage you to explore your options! Start small if you need to, but definitely don't let your dreams pass you by. There are so many good resources out there, and so many needs that need to be filled. Just try to find your "niche" and then go for it!

Anything else you would like to add?
If you happen to be on a budget or want a variety of items to taste, we have "sampler" packages at very affordable prices. I also suggest checking the shop on Friday night or Saturday mornings, as we often run "weekend only" sampler packs, those are usually 25%-35% off the normal price.

Also, we offer a really fun monthly NIBBLER package, which goes on sale the last week of each month and gets sent out the first week of the following month. These are different then our normal samplers as they incorporate a lot of items that we do not normally offer in small quantities, PLUS they usually have either limited edition flavors or new items that are not even in the shop yet. We only offer so many of these NIBBLERS per month and they are packed with at least 8 different items, these are well prices as well.

Lastly, I just want to mention that my husband and I run a very professional shop and we have been doing business online for over 7 years now, it's all we do in fact. Though Bliss Candies is a small business at the moment, we hope that it really takes off for us and love to hear feedback from our customers! Everything is professionally packaged and ready for gift-giving, and we are more then happy to add a special note in the package for you!

Giveaway Contest: Create the Next Sweet Treat!

Soury wants you to help her come up with the next great idea for Bliss Candies! The winner(s) will have their idea made into reality, and send to them to enjoy!

To entry, simply visit Bliss Candies, and once you have an idea, come back here and fill out the entry form! One entry per person, please. Contest ends August 20th at midnight. Be sure to enter before then!

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Freebies in my mailbox #3

2009-07-30T09:05:00.000-07:00

Lots of fun stuff this week!

The list:
Mario Badescu Samples
Coupon for a FREE pint of starbucks ice cream
issue of Dogs Life Magazine
Nescafe Tasters Choice instant coffee Samples
Head and shoulders shampoo and conditioner sample
Charmin fresh mates to go Sample

I also got some coupons as well! Be on watch for a coupon swap in the near future!

The Candy Shoppe

2009-07-14T20:21:00.000-07:00

The Shop:
Just in case you can't tell, I love all things related to pastries, cookies, sweets, etc. So when i found the Candy Shoppe, I was really excited! Candice created a hand made line of jewelery that looks good enough to eat! She has managed to mix stunning high quality miniatures with playful jewelery to create the perfect gift for anyone thats a fan of all things sweet!

The first item i saw while browsing through The Candy Shoppe was this adorable Pink Cake Square Ring. Its playful and pretty, and will totally bring whimsy to anyones personal style. Often times, such products sell for high prices. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this ring was priced at $5.00! This is sure to become a favorite accessory. Teens could wear this with a t-shirt and jeans, and Moms could totally wear this ring anytime to brighten up an outfit.

Looking for something with a bit more pop then a ring? How about this delicious Vanilla Cake with Strawberries Necklace to bring something sweet to your outfit! I love how detailed this little miniature is- just looking at it is enough to bring back memories of yummy cake and frosting! The cake is slightly larger then a penny, so it won't be overwhelmingly huge around your neck. It is the perfect balance of style and fun! The price is a real steal at $6.50- who could say no to something so cute?

The Interview:

Where did you get the idea to create jewelery out of miniatures?
I always loved small toys when i was younger like Polly Pockets, so this just happen to fit with my style and I started makeing the jewelry and people would start asking me where I got my ring, after that I relized poeple wanted them and thats when I opened my shop.

If you were giving someone a gift, which item would you choose and why?
thats hard becuase it depends on who I was giving it to. If it was to my best friend Lynn I would give her a pink cupcake, since we always bake cupcakes together and she loves pink :)

Which product is your personal favorite?
Any of the sushi items :)

Why are these sweet jewelery creations perfect for everyone?
They are perfect becuase who doesn't like sweets and you don't have to worry about going to the gym after!

What other materials do you work with besides miniatures?
Fimo, and resin

How are the items packaged, and can you request gift wrapping?
All my items come with a little note I write something diffrent for every person, I have a little cute bag with flowers and my card as well. They could ask for gift wrapping, but the bag I put my items in are like gift wrapping.

The Giveaway:
Candice wants you to see how awesome her items are for yourself! She is giving away not one, but TWO necklace and ring jewelery sets!

The first set is an adorable Apple Pie Ring, with matching Apple Pie Necklace!

The second set is Party Pie Slice Ring, with matching Party Pie Necklace!

How To Enter:
1.Visit The Candy Shoppe and check out all the great products.
2.Come back here and leave me a comment telling me about your favorite item!
Be sure to include:
-Your Name
-Your e-mail address
-Your Favorite Product

Additional Entries:
-Blog about this giveaway for ONE additional entry (provide a link)
-Add my button to your blog roll for ONE additional entry (link me to the page)
-If you purchase any items from The Candy Shoppe during this contest, you will receive an additional FIVE entries! (I will verify this with Candice)

Contest Ends: 7/21/09 at 12:00 PM Central Time
Winners will be e-mailed within 24 hours of the contest's end. Winners will need to e-mail me back with their address within 48 hours, or a new winner will be selected. Winners will be chosen via Randomizer- the first # picked will receive the first gift set, and the second # picked will receive the second gift set. Winners will also be posted on the blog after they have been confirmed. Good Luck!
~Contest is now over, winners will be announced once they are confirmed~

Freebies in my mailbox #2

2009-07-11T13:17:00.000-07:00

So all last week I was away on business in St.Louis, so I got to come home to a great assortment of goodies that arrived during the week!

The list:
-2 Artic Blast energy shots from Venom
-Granola bar from Walmart samples
-Shampoo and Conditioner from Aveeno (and $1 off coupon)
-Coupon for FREE Mars chocolate
-Juicy Juice Water Bottle
-Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter Sample

Todays Freebie Roundup

2009-07-02T20:03:00.000-07:00

Lots of freebies and coupons are out today! I suggest you fill out for the items you are most interested in ASAP, before they are gone. For coupons, i suggest trying to print out multiples if it is something you know you are going to use. Hope you find something that catches your eye!

-Dove Coupons
-Free Sample of Boss Orange
-Free light bulb of your choice
-Free Revlon Nail Polish
-Dove Calming Night body wash Sample
-Oxyfresh Toothpaste Sample

Cool Reviews coming your way!

2009-06-30T11:11:00.000-07:00

I love Etsy.com- its my first stop for all things that are home made. Theres such a wide selection of products and shops, I wanted to share some that I think are great with all of you! Within the next week, look for shop reviews, interviews, and some giveaways from:

-Bliss Candies - Gourmet Sweets Made to Order
-The Candy Shoppe-Jewelery good enough to eat
-Venti Chai shop-A little something for everyone
-Lemon Lollipop-crazy delicious scents for home, body,& bath!
-Berrylicious Buttons-from hair accessories to beautiful quilts!
-Happy Little Artist-Headbands and more!
-Sudstress Soaps-Handmade from Scratch!
-Bow Mama- Handmade hair accessories!
-The Four Store- Quality handmade baby items
-Le Boutique-High Quality Hair goods

Theres more to come as well! Want to be featured? Simply e-mail me at Nekogoddess007@aol.com with a link to your shoppe!

Wal-Mart Deals

2009-06-29T14:24:00.000-07:00

Wal-mart always has great deals, if you know where to find the coupons! I compiled this list of current wal-mart coupons, along with the prices of what you can save!

Food:
Eggo Bake Shoppe Products, $1.94
$1.00/1 Eggo Bake Shoppe Product (Coupons.com)
Final Price: $0.94

Yoplait Whips Individual Cups, $0.50
$0.60/3 Cups of Yoplait Whips Yogurt (Here)
Final Price: $0.30 ea

Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies, $2.50
$1.00/2 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies (coupons.com)
Final Price: $2.00 ea

Bar S Hot Dogs (12 oz.), $0.88
$1.00/2 Bar S Products, Any (Here)
Final Price: $0.38

Crunch & Munch, $1.00
$1.00/2 Crunch & Munch Products
Final Price: $0.50 (Here)

Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal, $2.00
$1.00/1 Raisin Bran Extra
Final Price: $1.00 ((Here)

Land O’Lakes Butter Spread, $1.50
$0.55/1 Land O’Lakes Fresh Taste Buttery Spread
Final Price: $0.95 (Here)

Malt-O-Meal Cereal, $2.86
$1.00/1 Malt-O-Meal Cereal (Here)
Final Price: $1.86

Pillsbury Golden Layers Biscuits (Small Cans), $0.74
$1.00/3 Pillsbury Refridgerated Baked Goods, Any (Coupons.com)
Final Price: $0.41

FREE Items:

Dentek Complete Clean Floss Picks, $1.00
$1.00/1 Dentek Complete Clean Floss Picks (Smartsource)
Final Price: Free after coupon

Coupons.com coupons here

Freebies in my Mailbox

2009-06-28T18:15:00.000-07:00

Just got some fun freebies in my mailbox today! Three product samples, and a coupon booklet. Heres the full list:

Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet:
Get it Here

Coupon Contents:
-.75 on mr.clean magic eraser
-.75 on any size mr.clean disinfecting wipes
-.75 on any mr.clean multi surfaces spray
-.75 on any size mr.clean multi-surfaces liquid
-.50 on any cascade complete all-in-one actionpacs
-$2.00 on any dawn direct foam refill
-$1.50 on any dawn direct foam pump
-$1.00 on any febreze noticeables starter kit,dual refill pack, or 2 single refills
-$5.00 on any swiffer wet jet starter set
-.50 on any swiffer wet jet refill
-$1.00 on any swiffer dust & shine furniture spray
-$2.00 on any swiffer sweeper starter kit
-$5.00 on any swiffer sweeper vac starter kit
-$1.00 on ant swiffer dusters starter kit OR refill
-FREE 8.45 oz cascade crystal clear rinse agent
-$1.00 on any cascade actionpacs OR gel
-.50 on any size dawn
-$1.00 on any size down plus hand renewal
-$1.00 on any dawn simple pleasures
-.50 on any febreze fabric refresher
-$1.00 on any febreze candle
-.50 on any febreze air effects

Talk about a ton of savings. First off, I have to mention that this coupon booklet includes a FREE full sized cascade rinse agent. Right away, this makes this a very hand coupon set. Then when you figure out how much you would save using the coupons, it ends up being a great deal.

Splenda Sample Set:

Get it Here
Contents:
-2 packets of splenda no calorie sweetener with fiber
-$1.00 on any Splenda no calorie sweetener with fiber

This is a cool way to try the product out, while getting to save money if you like it. I trust splenda as the #1 zero calorie sweetener. A handy tip for the individual packets is to put them in your bag, so when you go out to eat, you have your own sweetener with you! Very cool, as many resturants don't have splenda.

Walmart Samples:
(no longer available)
I recieved:
-Sample of Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra Lift Pro deep wrinkle cream
-Sample of John Frieda root awakening shampoo and conditioner

I love product samples, especially when its a duo of shampoo and conditioner. They're fantastic to use right before you run out of your current product. I use John Frieda's red color shampoo and conditioner, so i'm excited to try out the new set of products.

For more great savings, check out:
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Cute gift ideas from Corner Stork

2009-06-27T22:27:00.000-07:00

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Whenever I find out a friend is expecting,I know i want to get them the best gift possible. But how do you pick out what is going to be both useful, and make a really nice gift? Well, this site is totally the solution. They have made it very easy to shop by price point- just simply go to 'shop by price'. As we all want to get the best deal for the best price, i went to see just what they had for their lowest price range- under $25. Heres what i found:

Ice cream, you scream, they'll all scream with delight when they see this luscious and unique baby gift!The only thing sweeter than a newborn is a pint full of these precious PJ's in three fabulous flavors—each one as dreamy as the next! PJ's sport an appliquéd cloud that says "Sweet Dreamzzz."
Pint-sized gift box measures 4 ½" h x 4 ¼" in diameter

This is really cute- a whole pajama set, pre-packed for you! The price is very nice too-$20.00. This set comes in a whole slew of colors, so be sure to check it out!

Recipe for a great baby gift – it's cupcake onesies and there's no baking required! Just pop open the lid and enjoy the two pink onesies inside. Packaged as two cute-as-can-be cupcakes in their own paper cupcake holder with decorative "topper," Mom and baby will enjoy this sweet surprise.

Two onesies for $19.95. Thats $10 each! Totally a great gift idea. I'm a huge fan of the way it is packed- like two adorable cupcakes. This gift is sure to get a great reaction!

There's no place like home, especially when an adorable, baby-blue, bedtime layette waits inside while the new mom and dad bring their newborn son to his new home. Incredibly ingenious design, inside and out, sets the "Welcome Home Baby!" 3-Piece Layette Set apart from the rest-and shows off your gift-giving ingenuity!

This is downright adorable. This is my favorite gift in the $25 and under category- it could not be packaged any cuter! $24.00 for a three piece set is an awesome price. I bet it will be one of the most talked about presents at a baby shower!

As if the products were great enough, I've got some additional coupon codes you can use to save even MORE money!

Enter coupon code SAVE10 and receive 10% off orders over $75
Enter coupon code SAVE5 and receive 5% off your order
FREE gift wrapping on orders over $50

E.L.F. cosmetics

2009-06-27T18:45:00.000-07:00

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E.L.F., or Eyes Lips Face, is an AMAZING makeup site! The majority of their products are a dollar each. I cant help but list a bunch of their products, as so many of them catch my eye.

Duo eyeshadow: the lighter color goes over your lid, while the darker color is used to highlight the crease. I love how this is 2 colors in 1- it makes putting on makeup very simple and fast. Not to mention that it is priced at $1, and there are 6 different color options to choose from. I know I would have a hard time picking just one, but for $1 each, you can afford to get all 6!

Duo Eyeshadow Cream: The twin to the previously mentioned product, but this one has some added shine! Very similar color options are offered, but there are a few unique combinations here. I like how these duos 'glitter' and 'sparkle'. they are very eye catch, especially the Butter Pecan Duo (as pictured above). These too are $1 each! The cream eye shadows have 9 color combinations to choose from.

Eyeshadow Remover Pads: What goes on, must come off! This comes with 18 pads, so don't be afraid this isn't going to last. Once again, the price is $1 a pack, so you can stock up without feeling guilty! Comparable products sell for almost $5.00, and won't last you as long.

Liquid Lipstick: What could be cooler? I hate the fuss of lip stick, but sometimes i want lip color without the shine you get from lip gloss. However, i find lip stick to be much more difficult to apply. E.L.F. managed to combine a lip gloss applicator with lipstick to bring you 8 great colors to choose from. They are priced at $1 each.

I could go on and on about the great products from E.L.F, but you should go check it out for yourself! There are also some online coupons you can use to maximize your savings while shopping. I suggest trying to following coupons, and seeing which yields the best savings for you:

5for5free
5for5shipping
carolina
ECTAPBY (free shipping on orders of $30+)
ECPICKZ(buy 10 products, pay $5 shipping)

Cool Sale Items

2009-06-27T15:18:00.000-07:00

I have always been a big fan of items you can customize- especially when they don't cost an arm and a leg! Identity Direct has a bunch of really nice items, many of which are on sale! Below are a few of my favorite finds, that are sure to make a great gift.

Fleece Bathrobes Snuggle up in the softest, cosiest fleece gown at bath time, bedtime, swimming or sleepovers. Exclusive design with contrast panel edging, contrast tie belt, hood and 2 side pockets. Ideal for children 4 to 6 years. 100% polyester fleece. Machine washable.

This robe comes in both Pink and Blue, and is a steal at $7.00!

Initial Tile Box
Store your small valuables such as jewelry, ornaments and other delicate items inside this elegant keepsake box. Fashioned from solid wood with a stylish cherry finish, the box features a hinged cover with a pretty 4 x 4" tile inset, soft black felt lining, and a protective felt bottom. We personalize the tile with any name up to 9 characters. When ordering please specify green, burgundy or blue design. Box measures 3 1⁄2" H x 5" square

I love the color variety that is offered- it is sure to make anyones home decor. This would be really cool to give as a house warming gift- you could put some cute trinkets inside, or even add in some of your favorite recipes! the price isn't bad either-$29.95.

Click on the banner below to check it out, and get $5 off your purchase of $45!

Coach Freebie

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print out the coupon here

"Are you ready for Poppy? The latest collection from Coach, it’s so fresh and different, we swear you’ll want to see it, feel it, and check it out in the store. And, as a special thanks to our loyal Facebook fans, we have an exclusive gift waiting for you when you visit a Coach store."

This is almost too cool to be true! Coach is an awesome high end brand, so its really rare to find something from them that is totally free. Simply fill out the form and bring it in to your nearest Coach store.

Misc. Freebies

2009-06-27T01:52:00.000-07:00

Heres a collection of random freebies and samples I found today, that I think are pretty neat:

-Native American themed Stationary
-ACTIV-FLEX™ Lightweight Cohesive Tape
-juicy juice water bottle or sippy cup
-Dunkin Doughnuts Coffee (ground beans)
-3 free lint truffles and DVD
-Bee Pollen sample
-Decaf Teecino
-Compressed T-shirt
-Cookie Cutter

Free Mr.clean magic eraser

2009-06-27T01:30:00.000-07:00

Fill out the form here

It is with great pride that we unveil this offer to the public - your exclusive opportunity to gain a 100% free sample of one of today's hottest new cleaning products - Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser® Extra Power !We're offering up a free 2-pack to help build awareness about our site. If you wish to take advantage of this offer, simply fill in the form!

Two full sized products for free! These are sure to come in handy around the house. I'm putting one in the kitchen, and one in the bathroom!

Free venom bite energy shot

2009-06-27T01:01:00.000-07:00

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This one is going to go fast! Fill out now for your 2 free bottles in the mail. I have heard of venom energy, but I have never tried it. Hope I get one!

Beauty Roundup

2009-06-26T23:45:00.000-07:00

Every so often, i'll post a Beauty Round up, which is a collection of various beauty products, samples, coupons, etc. You can go right down the list and pick out what looks most interesting to you. Enjoy!

Shampoos and Conditioners:
-Dove Hair Care Sample
-Optimum Care Free sample
-Aveeno Sample
-Alterna Sample
-Head and Shoulders Shampoo sample
-Aveda men shampoo coupon (expires june 30th)

Lotions and Skincare products:
-free sample of b-liv skin care products
-Free sample of curel body lotion
-free sample of Nivea visage essentials
-free sample of Velvet Milk aloe butter
-Pristine skin care sample
-Noevir anti-aging cream sample
-Crabtree and Evelyn FREE hand therapy Coupon (in store only)

Perfume and Cologne:
-Stetson Cologne Sample
-Scoop NYC perfume Sample
-Harajuku perfume Sample
Weird Fragrances sample
-Free Perfume sample

etc.
-Free Makeup bag with Sign up
-aromatic eucalyptus milk sample

Free stealz energy shot

2009-06-26T23:39:00.000-07:00

(found at absurdlycool.com)

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Anyone need a jolt of energy? Well, i'm normally not a fan of the quick energy shots, but this one is all natural! They mail a sample right to you, so its totally worth a 'shot'. Not to mention this product is also organic! Hope you all enjoy!

Free sample of Anti-Stress Shower/Bath gel

2009-06-26T23:33:00.001-07:00

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Anti Stress Shower & Bath Gel has an infusion of fir needle essential oil to calm the mind, and nerves while it gently cleanses the body. What a day, what a week! Ease your mind, take time for yourself. Recuperate, revive, relax. Let the warm, calming water drench your body. Contains Ginseng, Gotu-Kola, Ivy, Lavender, Rosemary, and other soothing ingredients complimentary to a relaxed lifestyle.Suggested Use: For a bath pour into running warm water. For a shower, apply liberally to the skin and massage muscles and joints.

Another awesome sample in the mail. I know I will be using this the day it arrives! Hope everyone enjoys!

Nescafe free sample in the mail

2009-06-26T23:21:00.000-07:00

(found on absurdlycool.com)

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I love freebies in the mail, ESPECIALLY when it is something I know I am going to use. Nescafe is offering to mail out all 6 of their flavored singles to your mailbox! I'm a huge coffee fan, so I never say no to a cup! These coffee flavor singles are really handy; just put one into a cup, and you are ready to go. What is really nice is that you get all 6 flavors- no need to pick just one! I'll be sure to post once I get mine in the mail!

Coupon Alert: Free 10 day bare essentials foundation

2009-06-26T23:11:00.000-07:00

(found on absurdlycool.com)

Print coupon from here

This coupon is for a free 10 day sample of bare essentials matte foundation AND a baby kabuki brush. For me, the real deal is the brush rather then the makeup. Bare Essential Kabuki brushes are normally about $35 for a full sized one, so to get a free mini brush is super handy! I love spare brushes to take with me on the go, and this one is the perfect size. The coupon specifies to take it to the sephoras INSIDE of JCPennys, but it might work at a sephora store itself if you have one local. I would call ahead and double check.

Also, this coupon does NOT have an expiration date, so you could print out a few of these, and go in every 10 days and get a new sample and brush! If your location runs out, the coupon additionally states that they will give you a free custom sample of ANYTHING you would like! Either way, you get something great for free!

Bare Essentials is a really nice brand, as they are a mineral based make up company. I have tried their eyeshadows before, and they are really high pigmented, and long lasting. They also are great for those with sensitive skin, as they are super gentle.

Coupon alert: Free shave cream OR nail polish

2009-06-26T23:05:00.000-07:00

(found this on thunderfap.com)

Print coupon here
Expires:6/28/09- VERY quick expiration date- grab this one fast!

Print this coupon out and bring it to your local Beauty Brands store for a free product! I love printable coupons like this, as you can print out a bunch of them, and return to the store 2-3 times and get a whole bunch! Not to mention this is a good one to print out extras of, and give to your friends. I really like that this coupon offers shave cream OR nail polish, as it makes it perfect for both guys and girls alike! I've never used Crew products, but I have used OPI nails.

OPI is a really nice product- their polish lasts for 5-6 days without chipping, no problem! they also have a bunch of great color selections. My biggest issue is the price- almost $10.00 each. pay attention to the coupon offer, as it specifies which colors are applicable.

Johnson's Soothing Natural Gift Set Freebie

2009-06-26T23:00:00.000-07:00

(Found this on thunderfap.com)

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Nothing soothes like a touch of nature. You'll feel the difference in your baby's dry skin the very first time you try Johnson's Soothing Naturals moisturizers.

This gift set includes a complete pack of products created to meet the unique needs of your baby's skin which include an exclusive blend of Vitamin E for skin soothing benefits, olive leaf extract for skin beneficial antioxidant effects, and skin essential minerals that plays a key role in skin metabolism and cell water balance. A gift for Baby, and you!

What an awesome freebie! Johnson's skin care products are very high quality, and really work wonders on the skin. To be able to get a whole set of them for free is really neat- normally you just find a coupon or two, not a whole gift set! This is one i would pass along without a doubt- who wouldn't enjoy some high quality skin care products? Sure, they are made with babies in mind, but anyone can use and enjoy them. Hope you all enjoy!

Enter to Win FREE Joico Shampoo Samples

2009-06-26T22:43:00.000-07:00

(Found this offer on thunderfap.com)

Click here to fill the form out

Simply fill out some basic information, and possibly have some free samples sent your way! I'm hoping to find these in my mailbox soon- their product sounds really nice. The samples are all shampoo samples, which I think are super hand, especially when traveling. That, and I love to have samples of shampoos and conditioners in the bathroom to use if i'm about to run out of my current product.

Another neat thing about this website is that they have a whole bunch of uniquely colored hair styles! If anyone is thinking about having their hair professionally dyed, id suggest checking one of their salons, and seeing if they are able to do work similar to what is show on the website.

This site also has a some skin care products for sale, in addition to their hair products.

Introducing NEW Pink Vanilla Whipped Body Butter, this decadent body moisturizer will leave skin rehydrated, softer, and silkier. Join Joico and City of Hope for October breast cancer awareness month. Also, Skin Luxe Sugar Plum and Spiced Ginger Body Creme and Cleanser are available only through the holiday season. These unique formulated body products will gently cleanse and moisturize skin. ~Joico website

I'm curious as to what the prices are like, as they are not listed online. Regardless, good luck to everyone! Hopefully you will fine some fun freebies in your mailbox from this!

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Blog Giveaways:

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Bliss Candies Giveaway
Ends:August 20th, at 12:00 am
How to enter: Fill out the form with your idea for a sweet treat!
The Prize: Winner(s) will have their creation custom made, and sent to their house!

Coupon Swap

2009-06-26T16:11:00.000-07:00

How it works:
Each week I will post my list of coupons that I have, that I won't use. If you see a coupon that you know you will use, Comment here with which one you would like, and a coupon that you will not use. Be sure to include your e-mail so I can get your address and give you mine, so we can swap coupons! Don't have something to trade and want it anyway? Feel free to post, and if no one else offers i'll send it your way (first come first serve).

Recipes

2009-06-26T13:22:00.000-07:00

Have a recipe that you think is delicious? Simply put it into a comment, and i'll be sure to add it to my list!

Ultimate Hot Chocolate:
-1 packet hot chocolate mix
-1 cup milk
-3 large marshmallows
-1 tbs peanut butter

Mix the hot choclate mix in with the milk, and add three marshmallows on top. heat for 1:30, then remove, stir, and add 1 tbs of peanut butter. heat for another 1:30, and its done!

Chai Tea Cupcakes:
1/2 cup liquid chai concentrate
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup uncooked quick oatmeal (not instant)
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour,sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup light brown sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Combine the dry ingredients (oatmeal through sugar) in a medium sized mixing bowl, then add wet ingredients (chai through vanilla extract). Mix well and pour into pan.
3. Bake for 25 minutes and let cool. Cut your cake into rounds, top with your favorite frosting and enjoy!

Indonesian-Style Salmon Grill
Serves:8

Ingredients:
2 Lbs. salmon, fillets or steaks
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp garlic, minced
6 tsp vegetable oil
9 tsp sugar
1/2 cups soy sauce
1/2 cups orange marmalade
3/4 cups beer
3 scallions, sliced

Cooking Directions:
1.Combine all ingredients, except salmon and scallions, in a bowl.
2.Place salmon in shallow baking dish and pour marinade over.
3.Cover and marinate at least 1 hour in refrigerator.
4.Prepare grill.
5.Remove salmon from marinade, discarding marinade.
6.Place salmon on a sheet of heavy-duty foil cut about 2 inches larger than fish all around.
7.Bend edges up to make a lip around fish.
8.Sprinkle scallions over salmon.
9.Place on hot grill, but not directly over heat source, with grill covered and vents open.
10.Cook 20-30 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily.