Reminder: 60 Swagbucks for New Users!

Here’s a reminder for everyone out there: Swagbucks is celebrating their 2nd birthday by giving great incentives for people who sign up!

New users can sign up today through March 3rd and earn 60 swagbucks with the code SAVINGSWAG!!

This is pretty exciting, so if you haven’t joined, have been thinking about joining, or just want to see what all the fuss it about, now is the time to do so! It's never too late to start earning gift cards and other great items. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

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Haven't signed up yet? Sign up here and you will receive three bonus swag bucks to help get you started!

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Congrats to our Craft Lab Scarf Winner

Congrats to sthompsonfoto@hotmail.com for being our lucky winner of the scarf! We picked via random.org. We'll email you ASAP so you can tell us where to mail your prize. Thanks to everyone for entering.

World Market $10 Off of $30 Coupon

Go here to get a coupon for $10 off of a $30 purchase at Cost Plus World Market. The coupon is valid from 2/25/10 through 3/14/10, and cannot be used on alcoholic beverages or gift cards.

Free Sample of PowerBar Gel Blasts

Register for a FREE sample of PowerBar Gel Blasts through 3/31/10. Don’t forget you can also pick one of these up better than FREE at CVS this week! Thanks, Living As Mom!

Free Tena Sample

TENA is offering FREE Samples of their Underwear, Pads or Briefs.

Choose from the following:

• TENA Protective Underwear
• TENA Briefs
• TEN Serenity Light Pads
• TEAN Male Guards
• TENA Underpads

Thanks, Coupon Pro.

New Redbox Code: Good Through 3/1

There’s a new redbox code out good for one free rental through Monday, 3/1! Just use the code: RBXLUV4U at checkout. This can be used once per debit/credit card, so you can rent more than one for free by using different cards!

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!

Walgreens: 2/28-3/6

Here are the best deals this week at Walgreens with thanks to Common Sense with Money! It looks like a pretty good week, especially with the $.25 frappuccinos!

Coupon Deals

Starbucks Frappuccino 4/$5
Use $1/1 Starbucks Frappuccino Coffee Drink printable
Pay $0.25 each after coupon

Starbucks ice cream (pint) 2/$5
Use $1/1 Starbucks Ice Cream printable (IE) or printable (FF)
Pay $1.50 each after coupon

Pepperidge Farms cookies 2/$4
Use $1/2 Pepperidge Farm Cookies, exp. 4-30-10 (SS 02/21/10)
Pay $1.50 each after coupon

Quaker 1 min oats $2.49
Use $1/1 Quaker Oats or Instant Oatmeal printable
Use $1/1 Quaker Oatmeal printable (IE) or printable (FF)
Pay $1.49 each after coupon

Jimmy Dean Bowls 2/$4
Use $1/2 Jimmy Dean Bowls or Entrées, exp. 3-6-10 (RP 11/1/09)
Pay $1.50 each after coupon

Aunt jemima Mix 2/$4
Use $1/2 Aunt Jemima Mix or Syrup, exp. 4-30-10 (RP #2 1/3/10)
Pay $1.50 each after coupon

Lindsay olives $0.99 after in ad coupon
Use $1/2 Lindsay Olives printable
Pay $0.98 for two after coupons

Nestle Eggs 2/$5
Use $1/2 Nestle Eggs printable coupon
Use $1/2 from Walgreens March Coupon Booklet
Pay $1.50 each after coupon

409 Formula cleaner $1.99
Use $1/1 Formula 409, exp. 2-28-10 (SS 01/17/10)
Pay $0.99 each after coupon

Nivea Lip Care $0.99 after in ad coupon
Use B1G1 Nivea Lip Care Product, exp. 3-7-10 (RP 02/07/10)
Pay $0.99 for two after coupons

Ponds Skin Care on sale Buy One Get One Free
Use two $1.50/1 Ponds Cream and Towelettes (IE) (FF)
Final price?

Reach toothbrush or Floss $0.99 after in ad coupon
Use $1/1 Reach product printable Coupon
Free after coupons

Right Guard deodorant on sale buy one get one free
Use $2/2 Right Guard printable coupon
Final price?

Buy 2 Purex–on sale Buy One, Get One free (2 for $5.99)
Use the Buy One, Get One Free coupon from the 2/21 RedPlum insert
Get both free after the coupon and sale (the store gives you one free with their sale, the manufacturer gives you one free with the coupon) (Thanks, Money Saving Mom!)

Select Revlon Cosmetics $3 off
Use $2/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, exp. 3-28-10 (SS 02/21/10)
Final price varies

Dentyne 12 piece–on sale for $0.69 with in-ad coupon
Use $1/2 coupon from the 02/28 SmartSource insert
$0.19 each after coupons (Thanks Money Saving Mom!)

Register Rewards Deals

Purex 3-in-1 2/$9, Earn $1 RR when you buy one
Use B1G1 Purex Liquid Detergent or 3-in-1 Sheets, exp. 3-6 (RP 2/21/10)
Pay $3.50 for two after coupons and register reward

Colgate Total toothpaste $2.99, Earn a $2 RR when you buy one
Use $1/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste, exp. 2-28-10 (ALL YOU Jan ‘10)
Free after coupon and RR

Aveeno Baby Essential Moisture Shampoo $4.79, Earn a $3 RR when you buy two
Use $3/2 Aveeno Baby printable coupon (IE) (FF Link)
Pay $3.58 for two after coupon and register rewards (Thanks Frugal Shopping with Julie)

Roots of Nature Hair Care $5.99, Earn a $3 RR when you buy one
Use $1/1 Roots of Nature printable coupon
Pay $1.99 each after coupon and register rewards

Crest dental Care 3/$9, Earn a $3 RR when you buy three
Use $2/1 Crest Rinse, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)
Get three Free after three coupons and RR

Speedstick or Lady Speedstick deodorant $1.99, Earn a $1 RR when you buy one
Pay $0.99 each after RR

Schick Intuition or Quattro $8.99, Earn a $3 Rr when you buy one
Use $4/1 Schick Intuition Plus Razor or Refill, exp. 4-11-10 (SS 02/28/10)
Use $4/1 Schick Quattro for Women Razor or Refill, exp. 4-11 (SS 2/28/10)
Submit for FREE After MIR Schick Quattro Razor or Trimmer, exp. 3-7 (SS 2/7/10)
Up to $7 moneymaker after coupon, register reward and mail in rebate

Buy two or more participating products $4.99 each and earn a $5 RR
Includes Tylenol Cold and Children’s Liquid, Sudafed PE and Benadryl
Use $2/1 Sudafed Triple Action or PE Triple Action printable
Use $2/1 Sudafed, Sudafed PE or Sudafed OM, ETS, exp. 3-31-10 (RP 12/6/09)
Use $1/1 Benadryl Product printable (IE) or printable (FF)
Use $1/1 Benadryl Children’s Walgreens Store Coupon, exp. 3-30-10 (Walgreens Activity Book)
Use $3/2 Select Children’s Motrin or Tylenol, exp. 3-31 (RP #2 1/3/10)
Use $2/1 Tylenol Cold Product printable
Pay as low as $0.99 for two after coupons and RR

Buy two or more participating One A Day vitamins $6.99 each and Earn a $3 RR
Use $2/1 One A Day Product, exp. 3-31-10 (SS #2 1/3/10)
Pay $6.98 for two after coupons and RR
Buy 3 or more participating Kimberly Clark products and Earn a $5 RR
Use $1.50/2 Kotex Liners or Security Tampons, exp. 3-7-10 (SS 01/10/10)
Use$1.50/2 Kotex Liners printable
Use $1.50/2 Kotex Tampons printable

Deal Idea
Buy three Kotex Femenine Care products $2.99 each
Use $1.50/2 Kotex printable coupon
Pay $7.47 out of pocket and Earn a $5 RR back.
It’s like paying $0.82 each after coupons and RR

Buy participating Kleenex: Buy 4, Get $1; Buy 5, get $2; Buy 6 or more get $3 in Register Rewards
Use $0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue, exp. 4-25-10 (SS 02/28/10)

Print .50/3

Deal Idea
Buy six boxes of Kleenex Tissue (on sale BOGO psa. $1.99)
Use two $0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue, exp. 4-25-10 (SS 02/28/10)
Pay $4.97 plus tax out of pocket and earn a $3 RR back
It’s like paying $0.33 each after coupons and RR

Buy $20 in participating Vicks Products, Earn a $10 RR back 20ct Nyquil or Dayquil, Liqyid 10oz
Use $2/1 Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil, exp. 2-28-10 (P&G 01/17/10)
Use $1.50/1 Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)
Use FREE Puffs wyb Vicks Products, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)

Deal Idea
Buy 4 Dayquil or Nyquil products $5 each
Buy two boxes of Puffs product
Use four $2/1 Nicks product coupons
Use two free Puffs product coupon
Pay $12 plus tax out of pocket and earn a $10 register reward

CVS Week of 2/28

As always, thanks to Michelle at Money Saving Madness for doing the CVS matchups! It is not a great week at CVS, but there may be a few deals you'll enjoy! Don't forget to snag your $4/20 coupon from Recycle Bank. You can redeem points at Recycle Bank for one CVS coupon per household, per month.

Power Bar Gel Blast $1.50, get $1.50 ECB Limit 1 (2/1 - 2/28) 
-$1/1 Coupon from the 1/03 SS insert
Final Price: FREE plus $1 Money-maker!

Schick Quattro Razor or 4 ct Refill Cartridge $8.99 get $3 ECB Limit 1
-Send for $8.99 Rebate on the Titanium Quattro up to $11.99, from the 2/7 SS (if Titanium is included)
Final Cost: Money-maker after coupons & rebate! 

Accu-Check Aviva Diabetes Monitoring Kit $14.99, Get $5 ECB Limit 1 
-$10 coupon from the 11/08/09 SS
Final Price: FREE!

Quilted Northern 12 pack Double Rolls $6.49
-$1/1 coupon from the 1/24 RP
Final Price: $5.49 

Kleenex Buy One for $2.39, get One FREE Limit 8
-$.50/3 Packages from the 2/28 SS insert
Final Price: $1.02 per pack when you buy 6 and use 2 coupons 

Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools B1G1 FREE
-$1/1 Beauty Tool from the 2/21 SS in psa $1.99 insert--use two
-$2/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic product 2/21 SS insert--use two
Final Price: as low as FREE! 

CVS Gold Emblem Spices B1G1 FREE $.99
Final Price: $.50 each 

CVS Tissues $.89
-$1/2 price scanner CVS coupon
Final Price: $.39 each with coupon 

Gain Laundry Detergent $5.99, Get $2 Limit 2
-$.50/1, $.75/1 or $1/1 Gain coupon from the 2/7 PG (amount depends on region)
Final PRice: As low as $2.99 each after coupon & ECB 

CVS Pharmacy Premium Facial Care Spend $10, get $3 ECB Limit 1
-$2/1 printable coupon
Final Price: varies 

Vaseline Lotion $2.99
$1/1 Vaseline from 1/31/10 insert
Final Price: $1.99 

Suave Body Wash $1.99
-$1/2 coupon from the 1/31 RP
Final Price: $1.49 each wyb 2 

Softsoap Ensembles Buy Pump $7.99, Get refill FREE
Use FREE Refill peelie coupon on package
YMMV, price of refill should be deducted from the $7.99--YMMV! 

Revlon B1G1 FREE psa $1.99
Use two $2/1 Revlon color cosmetic 2/21 SS
Final Price: as low as two FREE! 

Schick Quattro for Women $8.99, get $3 ECB Limit 1
-$4/1 coupon from the 2/28 SS insert
Final Price: $1.99 

Cortisone 10 B1G1 50% off, Get $2 ECB Limit 1
 

Zone Perfect B1G1 50% off psa $1.59
-$.55/1 coupon from the 2/28 SS ( use two)
Final Price: As low as .25 each 

Slim Fast Get $4 ECB wyb 2 Powder 12.8 oz or bars 5-6 pack Limit 2
-$1.50/1 peelie coupon on powder cans (use 2)
Price unknown 

Folgers $2.50
-$1/1 Black Silk (if available) coupon
Final Price: $1.50 

Planters Nuts 16 oz $2.50
-$1/2 coupon from Superbowl booklet found at various stores
Final Price: $2 each 

Softsoap or Irish Spring Bodywash $4.99, Get $4 in ECB Limit 1
Buy NutriSerums & use $.75/1 coupon
Final Price: $.24 

Huggies Boxed Diapers 56-96 ct $19,99, Get $4 ECB Limit 1
Use $4/1 Boxed Diapers CRT
Final Price: $15.99 

Nestle Crunch EAster CAndy $2.50
-$1/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.50 

Pacsun Clearance Sales

Shopping when retailers are changing their seasonal lines can result in some BIG savings!

Right now there are some great deals at PacSun!

You can get FREE standard shipping on orders over $75, PLUS spend $50 and get $25 Off your Next Order!

I just got the belt pictured above for $6.99! Plus Retailmenot.com had up a code for 15% off so I got $1.05 deducted as well.

This sale is going on until March 10th, but I don't suggest waiting, as sizes and quantities are limited! Thanks for the tip, Kristie!

Free Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Shaker

Click HERE to request a FREE Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Shaker. Thanks, Smart Couponing!

Publix: Buy Theirs, Get Ours Free

Publix has brought back their "Buy theirs, get ours" promotion. This is one of my favorites! This week when you buy the three brand name products specified below, you can also get their Publix brand counterparts for FREE!

BUY Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa, GET Publix Hot CocoaBUY Coffee-Mate Creamer, GET Publix Creamer
$0.75/1 Coffee-mate Liquid or Powder printable
$0.50/1 Coffee-Mate Powder Creamer, exp. 5-7-10 (RP 2/7/10)

BUY Starbucks Coffee, GET Publix Coffee
$1.50/1 Starbucks Coffee (Grape Magazine at Publix)
$1/1 Starbucks Coffee, exp. 2-28-10 (All You Magazine Dec ‘09)
$1/1 Starbucks Coffee Bag, exp. 4-30-10 (All You Magazine Mar ‘10)

Note that the price of the free products will not be deducted automatically. You’ll need to let the cashier know that you’re taking part in the special offer. Limit one of each product per transaction.

See what other hot deals you can get at Publix this week here.

Thanks, Southern Savers!

Free Coupon for Yo-Plus Yogurt!

Right now you can try Yo-plus yogurt for free! Just go here and follow the directions. Offer available to new Betty Crocker e-mail subscribers only, so if you have already signed up before you’ll only be able to get it if you have another e-mail address you family uses that isn’t signed up yet. Limit one sample per household; allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

Offer is void in the following states:CA, ID, LA, MN, NJ, ND, NV and TN.

I'm Into It

image via we heart it

Hope Studios posed the question, "What are you into right now?" Since I'm bored and in pain on the couch all weekend from getting my wisdom teeth removed, I figured this would be a good way to entertain myself and hopefully you as well! Because of said situation and just in general I'm really into smoothies!

image via Why Fame

After John Mayer's concert a couple of weeks ago that Jess posted about here, I've fallen in love all over again. However, I am always loving listening to Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts & Fergie!

image via EntertainmentWallpaper.com

I really hope you have been watching Modern Family this year. It's hilarious. DH and I love to watch this show together. If you haven't seen the most recent episode yet from Valentine's Day, do it! I think it was one of the funniest ones.

image via flickr

DH & I love to travel! We want to travel as much as possible while we're young and not tied down. Any recommendations of a destination we can't miss?

image via we heart it

Another weakness of mine is sushi. I love a good sushi and wine date night.

image via www.purebarre.com

I'm sure this last one really surprises you and all especially if you know me, but my most current obsession is Pure Barre. I spend a ton of time in our studio teaching and taking and these women are incredible. Not to mention, its getting me in the best shape of my life.

Now it's your turn, what are YOU into?!

Toot Your Horn Tuesday

New 3 Point Offer from Swagbucks

Thanks to Michelle to revealing this new bonus perk of Swagbucks to us. There is another change over at Swagbucks. Now, instead of viewing the Special Offers once a week for 1 Swag Buck, you can view them each day for 3 Swagbucks. Please remember this is affected by the point value change (3 is actually .3 under the old system). You will automatically be credited at the end of each set of offers (no more copying and pasting codes which did used to get a little pesky).

If you still haven't joined Swagbucks, let me persuade you with this 60 point code: SAVINGSWAG! Just GO HERE and create your account to get started!

Free Bora Bora Bar & Entry to Win a Trip

Sign up to win a trip to Bora Bora and also for a free sample of a Bora Bora bar here. Talk about a sweet deal!

DH and I are going to Bora Bora in April for our belated honeymoon celebration and I can't hardly wait! Have any of you ever been before? Any ideas for what we should do, places to go, etc.?

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Free Sample from Crabtree & Evelyn

Here's another freebie that I really wish I could take advantage of, but of course we don't have one of these stores in our area. I hope some of you can enjoy this though! Through February 28, 2010, Crabtree & Evelyn are having Spa Escape Days. You can get a complimentary hand treatment and also a free 50ml Crabtree & Evelyn Bath Gel or Lotion. More details can be found here.

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!

Free Samples from P&G for Businesses

If you have a business, you can sign up for a free sample of Febreze Air Effects, Febreze Fabric Refresher, and a Swiffer Dry Cloth from P&G.

Thanks, Kingdom First Mom!

Zaxby’s Free Meal Deal

Just got this great deal in an e-mail from a fellow blogger: right now you can sign up for Zaxby's Zax Mail Club and you'll receive a member's only FREE Meal Deal Coupon! They’ll mail the coupon to you, and there is a limit of one per household.

Thanks, Roland!

Happy Birthday, Swagbucks!

It’s officially Swagbucks’ 2nd birthday! To celebrate they are giving out tons of codes and a great special offer to users signing up for the first time:
New users can sign up today through March 3rd and earn 60 swagbucks with the code SAVINGSWAG!!
This is pretty exciting, so if you haven’t joined, have been thinking about joining, or just want to see what all the fuss it about, now is the time to do so! It's never too late to start earning gift cards and other great items.
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Haven't signed up yet? Sign up here and you will receive three bonus swag bucks to help get you started!

Want to know more about Swagbucks? Read this post to learn the basics, and this post for the best (and easiest!) ways to earn swagbucks!

Free Blockbuster Express Code & Redbox Rental Code

Special thanks to Kristin for the photo of the real Blockbuster Kiosk!

DH and I just went to rent a movie at the Blockbuster kiosk last night. Wish we would have found these codes first. Oh, well. Get two Free Movies from Blockbuster Express when you use the codes BBXCES(Expires 2/28/10) and GT21A (Expires 3/12/10).

Find out if you have a Blockbuster Kiosk near you HERE.

Thanks, Fun Saving Money & Money Saving Madness!

Also, you can get a FREE 1-night Redbox movie rental by entering the coupon code V7J6D4V

This code is valid through 3/14. Click here to find your nearest Redbox location.

Thanks Coupon Saving Family!

Free Fragrance Sampler from Victoria's Secret Pink

Go here to print out a coupon for a deluxe fragrance sampler from Victoria's Secret. It includes all 3 new fragrances from the Life is Pink fragrance collection. New members of the Pink Fan Club also can get a $10 off a $35 Pink Purchase.

How to Spruce up Your Rented Space

Thanks to Meaghan at Unexpected Grace for writing this post: The Renter's Challenge: in Lieu of Painting. She thought it might help several of you with decorating your space that is rented and making it feel more like yours.

Renters make up more than half of the United States. I'm a veteran renter. Over the past 6 years I have lived in a place that is not my own. It started out in a 100 sq/ft dorm room to a 300 sq/ft dorm room and now a 900 sq/ft apartment all with a roommate. I feel as though I have constantly been making each stark, sterile place more like a real home. Now being a blogger, I have immersed myself in DIY blog projects for the home but not for the apartment. Noticing a lack of inspiration for people like me, I decided to dedicate a post each week to the renters challenge. With a little creativity and hard work, anyone with little or no money to spend, can turn a sterile space into a cozy home.

Most renters first challenge is not being able to paint due to landlord standards. 1. Its expensive 2. Not worth the trouble if you are living there for a short period 3. You almost always have to paint it back to the color it was before you moved in. Here are some simple solutions...

1. The sprinkle effect-

You are your own worst enemy. The first thing I tend to do when moving into a new space is randomly displaying every piece of art or frame on every empty wall. It ends up looking like a hot mess. Solution: Draw an imaginary rectangle on the main focal wall in the room you wish to dress up. Fill that rectangle with a grouping of related art such as framed pictures, art, clocks, or plates. This makes a stronger impact for the room than the "sprinkle effect."

2. Scale-

Try to hang larger scale items to make the room seem bigger. See my do it yourself art workhere.

EXAMPLES-

Stencils:

Wall stencils are all the rage. Etsy.com has boocuddles of these things. I have to say that I was a skeptic at first. However, after some investigating these vinyl pieces of art really captured my heart (cheese, sorry). Check them out.

photo from etsy

Wallpaper:

Even though you can't paint it doesn't mean you can't enjoy the fun of color. The shabby nest puts this to the test by using wrapping paper, yes wrapping paper. The fun pattern adds life to her make shift mudroom in a rental home. If you can't find a cheap wrapping paper you love you could always use wallpaper with her same technique, staples. Genius.

photo from the shabby nest

Curtains:

A little trick that I used from my favorite home boutique, adding curtains behind your bed. No there is not a window, considering our neighbor is right behind that wall. However, it does lead your eye up making the room seem larger. Fabric in general makes a room feel softer and more relaxed. Curtains are key. Add to each window as high as you can but still letting the fabric hit the floor. An inexpensive trick is to use remnant fabric at your local fabric store. Make sure you measure the height for the window treatment and convert to yards. Then buy curtain clips and clip to curtain rod. Tada-easy, cheap, no sew curtains.

Shutters:

Another dilemma with apartments is no architecture. My simple solution was to hang shutters found for $7 each. I painted them my favorite blue to add that pop of color the room needed.

Windows:

For our wedding, I used an old window that I had in my room growing up to display the wedding pictures from our parents and grandparents. I now have this window hung in our guest bedroom/office. Another inexpensive way to make a rental more personal.

Chalkboards:

I love anything with word graphics right now, from subway art to chalkboards. This vinyl chalkboard can be placed on any wall you wish—without using mounts or tools. Just stick it on the wall and peel it off when you are done. Perfect for renters. Also check out my chalkboard here only costing me a $1.

photo from taylor gifts

Picture groupings:

Best way to make a home feel more personal. On display is our favorite wedding photos. Pottery Barn always has the best example of picture groupings if you are in need of some inspiration.

Fabric canvas:

Love, love, love this idea. I really wish I had a spare wall in our apartment. Head over tobella dia to learn how to make your own. So easy!

photo from bella dia

Plates:

Gives a wall a big statement in a little way. If you haven't found the nester yet, make a b-line to her site. She happens to rent (homes) and has some great budget friendly ideas including this one.

photo from the nester

Frames:

If you have dozens of different sized frames and pictures, tie them together by painting the frames all the same color. Black gives an elegant touch to any style décor. White is very fresh, and a bright color can be found in a contemporary design.

photo from Country Living

I hope this leaves you with some sort of inspiration to make your nest more homey. Make sure to drop by for next week's renters challenge: hint, you might be blinded by the light.