Friday, April 8, 2011
Free Shirt from Bacardi!
Free Sample: U by Kotex
I have to admit (and maybe it's TMI) this isn't my favorite brand, but then again they don't make my favorite brand anymore (do you remember when OB came out with their applicator tampon?).
But, FREE is free, and I really don't know why I even buy these things anymore with all the free samples available. So here it is again....
Free Sample of U by Kotex
But, FREE is free, and I really don't know why I even buy these things anymore with all the free samples available. So here it is again....
Free Sample of U by Kotex
Epson Stylus ALL-IN-ONE with wifi $59.99
Today's Amazon Deal of the Day
is quite a deal, I have a perfectly good All-in-One and I'm considering buying this as a back-up for when this one inevitably dies.
This Epson Stylus NX625 Color InkJet All-in-One (C11CA70271)
is normally priced at $129.99. I can't believe the way these Wifi Networked all-in-one's have come down in price so much since I bought my last one.
I'd act fast on this one, it won't be around past today for sure (4/8/11) and I wouldn't be surprised if it sells out before that.
is quite a deal, I have a perfectly good All-in-One and I'm considering buying this as a back-up for when this one inevitably dies.This Epson Stylus NX625 Color InkJet All-in-One (C11CA70271)
is normally priced at $129.99. I can't believe the way these Wifi Networked all-in-one's have come down in price so much since I bought my last one.I'd act fast on this one, it won't be around past today for sure (4/8/11) and I wouldn't be surprised if it sells out before that.
Breyers Ice Cream Coupon
Coupon for .75/1 Breyers Blast ice cream (48oz). This stuff goes on sale BOGO at Publix about once a month or so, so print two and hang on for a sale :)
Coupon Fraud on Extreme Couponing?
Have you read Jill Cataldo's recent blog posts about the potential coupon fraud on Extreme Couponing? All I can say is WOW! I didn't even know this type of thing was possible. When I originally read about J'aime's history of posting Youtube videos featuring coupon fraud, I just assumed that somehow she had gotten a cashier to push through coupons that weren't meant for the items she was buying, but to think that there is some sort of way you could push through items based on their UPC codes. That takes some serious effort. Add to that that this girl is a paralegal and therefore surely knows the laws (at least I could hope so). WOW!
I am curious to see how this is going to impact the future of the show, and how the show, itself, will react to these claims. As Jill pointed out, we did not see every bit of footage of her trip and it's possible that she did buy the items that were listed on the coupons she used without us seeing them. However, if she didn't, all I can say is I hope she gets prosecuted and this footage is used against her.
As Jill pointed out some ask why it matters and that it doesn't really affect anyone, but it does. We've already seen it in the way that stores are continually updating their coupon policy to try to head off issues. Publix recently installed a new computer system with the sole purpose of having a better check in place to ensure that the items you are using coupons for are actually items you've purchased. So long as you are couponing ethically, there's really nothing to worry about. Well, nothing except updated coupon policies that may prevent you from even using coupons "the right way" as those of us who choose to be honest are being punished for the actions of those who abuse the system.
I am curious to see how this is going to impact the future of the show, and how the show, itself, will react to these claims. As Jill pointed out, we did not see every bit of footage of her trip and it's possible that she did buy the items that were listed on the coupons she used without us seeing them. However, if she didn't, all I can say is I hope she gets prosecuted and this footage is used against her.
As Jill pointed out some ask why it matters and that it doesn't really affect anyone, but it does. We've already seen it in the way that stores are continually updating their coupon policy to try to head off issues. Publix recently installed a new computer system with the sole purpose of having a better check in place to ensure that the items you are using coupons for are actually items you've purchased. So long as you are couponing ethically, there's really nothing to worry about. Well, nothing except updated coupon policies that may prevent you from even using coupons "the right way" as those of us who choose to be honest are being punished for the actions of those who abuse the system.
$1 Off Alexia Product
Click here for a $1 Off Coupon
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Help Japan & Earn Swagbucks
Below is the original post I made after the last earthquake on 3/24
Swagbucks isn't just about helping yourself get free stuff, they are also about helping others and right now you can help out by donating your Swagbucks to Help Japan. Swagbucks is asking that you donate some of your Swagbucks (as little as 5, as many as you'd like) to go directly to All Hands Volunteers, a 501(c)3 organization. If you'd like to donate some (or all) of your Swagbucks, just click here and select the amount you'd like to donate. Swagbucks will be collected and then converted into a cash donation (you can view the conversion chart on the donation page). This is an easy way to help out without even feeling it.
And in the spirit of giving back, for those who are new to Swagbucks, if you sign up now they are offering you a bonus 50 Swagbucks (this is on top of the usual 30 bonus Swagbucks that they typically give, for a total of 80). When you sign up just enter the code: HelpJapan during registration. This offer is valid until 12pm PT on Monday, May 2nd (extended today due to most recent events). If you are new to Swagbucks, you may be wondering what it's all about. Swagbucks is an easy way to earn FREE stuff online and by FREE stuff I mean anything from Amazon gift cards to electronics. You earn points (called Swagbucks) by doing things you normally do online (like searching the web using their search engine), or by entering special codes that they make available from time to time, or even by trading in your old video games, books and cell phones. Then you take those Swagbucks you earn and trade them in for real tangible stuff. To give you an example, I've already traded in for $70 in Amazon gift cards so far this year (that's about a $5gc each week). Give it a try and with this bonus you are already more than 20% of thew way towards your first Amazon gift card (that's if you don't decide to just donate all your points to Help Japan).
Extreme Couponing: At Least they Showed Some Reality on Reality TV
I finally sat down this afternoon and watched the two new episodes of Extreme Couponing. I have to say I was really happy to see that they did some some reality mixed in with the extremity.
Reality 1: Store coupon policies do change from day to day, sometimes from store to store and even from cashier to cashier. The policy you totally thought you understood yesterday and the deal that worked just fine, may be completely different tomorrow. You may remember my posts regarding the insanity of Kroger's Daytona Mega Sale, and their coupon policies have continued to change since then. Wal-mart's coupon policy has changed at least 5 times since the first of the year!
Reality 2: To get 90% savings you really have to STOCK UP! I was impressed to see that at least 2 of the shoppers walked out with 90% savings and still managed to walk out of the store with actual meat in their baskets and not just boxes of cereal and jars of mustard. But, considering what it took for that to happen, I doubt it was worth the time. I doubt that had this not been for a television show, that those couponers would have really called in friends to help them check out. I doubt seriously that their average grocery trip before coupons is 20% of what they were dealing with on these trips.
Reality 3: Shelf Clearers suck! At least on the first session of Extreme Couponing we got to see Nathan Engels from WeUseCoupons show some integrity by calling in special orders rather than clearing shelves. I don't care what it is, if you are buying 50 or more of something do a special order and leave some on the shelf for the rest of us. That's just rude!
Reality 4: Couponing is a trade-off. You can save plenty through couponing without letting couponing run your life and take over your home, if you choose to do so. But, if you aren't careful, couponing can quickly become an obsession. It's ok to miss a deal now and then, some things are more important. And if your children's playroom is stocked with can goods, you have to ask yourself will they really appreciate all this time and effort you are spending to save for their college? Or will they just wish they had time with you and toys to play with?
A friend of mine came over to watch the show with me. She's new to couponing and when we were done watching I could tell she was disappointed. She was hoping for a show that was a little more educational that taught her something about couponing. Instead, she said we were given a new version of "Hoarders". Sad, but true.
Nathan Engels is scheduled to be back on Extreme Couponing next week and I've heard that he's going to be talking some about the donation possibilities that become available to use through the use of coupons. If you saw the first episode of Extreme Couponing, you saw where he built a giant tower out of Total Cereal before donating it to a local food bank (along with much of the rest of the groceries he bought for the show). I've learned a lot through Mr.Coupon's forums at WeUseCoupons.com and he has a lot he can teach those who want to learn about the proper ways to use coupons and the realities of doing so. About how couponing can help us save money for our family and help us give to others. I really hope they give him the chance to do so on the next episode and that we see the show become a little more about educating those who want to learn how to save money, rather than just highlighting how obsessive some couponers can be.
Reality 1: Store coupon policies do change from day to day, sometimes from store to store and even from cashier to cashier. The policy you totally thought you understood yesterday and the deal that worked just fine, may be completely different tomorrow. You may remember my posts regarding the insanity of Kroger's Daytona Mega Sale, and their coupon policies have continued to change since then. Wal-mart's coupon policy has changed at least 5 times since the first of the year!
Reality 2: To get 90% savings you really have to STOCK UP! I was impressed to see that at least 2 of the shoppers walked out with 90% savings and still managed to walk out of the store with actual meat in their baskets and not just boxes of cereal and jars of mustard. But, considering what it took for that to happen, I doubt it was worth the time. I doubt that had this not been for a television show, that those couponers would have really called in friends to help them check out. I doubt seriously that their average grocery trip before coupons is 20% of what they were dealing with on these trips.
Reality 3: Shelf Clearers suck! At least on the first session of Extreme Couponing we got to see Nathan Engels from WeUseCoupons show some integrity by calling in special orders rather than clearing shelves. I don't care what it is, if you are buying 50 or more of something do a special order and leave some on the shelf for the rest of us. That's just rude!
Reality 4: Couponing is a trade-off. You can save plenty through couponing without letting couponing run your life and take over your home, if you choose to do so. But, if you aren't careful, couponing can quickly become an obsession. It's ok to miss a deal now and then, some things are more important. And if your children's playroom is stocked with can goods, you have to ask yourself will they really appreciate all this time and effort you are spending to save for their college? Or will they just wish they had time with you and toys to play with?
A friend of mine came over to watch the show with me. She's new to couponing and when we were done watching I could tell she was disappointed. She was hoping for a show that was a little more educational that taught her something about couponing. Instead, she said we were given a new version of "Hoarders". Sad, but true.
Nathan Engels is scheduled to be back on Extreme Couponing next week and I've heard that he's going to be talking some about the donation possibilities that become available to use through the use of coupons. If you saw the first episode of Extreme Couponing, you saw where he built a giant tower out of Total Cereal before donating it to a local food bank (along with much of the rest of the groceries he bought for the show). I've learned a lot through Mr.Coupon's forums at WeUseCoupons.com and he has a lot he can teach those who want to learn about the proper ways to use coupons and the realities of doing so. About how couponing can help us save money for our family and help us give to others. I really hope they give him the chance to do so on the next episode and that we see the show become a little more about educating those who want to learn how to save money, rather than just highlighting how obsessive some couponers can be.
$1 Off Fresh Produce
It's not often you find a coupon for anything off of fresh produce, so any discount is nice. Here's a $1 Off Fresh Produce when you buy 2 boxes of Triscuit crackers. I'm not gonna run out and buy crackers just to get save on produce, but if there are other good coupons for the crackers to stack and they are on sale, it might make for a good deal.
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