Free Aquafresh Toothpaste: Link to Printable Coupon

One of my new favorite websites is www.grocerysmarts.com.  It organizes deals by store and coupon and even has a star rating that lets you know how awesome the deal is at a glance.  Seriously, you need to check it out.

Today I knew I was making a trip to Wal-Mart and after a quick check of this site I was able to grab two travel-sized bottles of Aquafresh toothpaste for free.  Well, actually there was a 06¢ overage, so Wal-Mart technically paid me to "buy" them.  ;)

Grocery Smarts gave me all of the information I needed.  Wal-Mart has travel-sized Aquafresh Extreme Clean for 97¢ each.  And, right now Aquafresh has printable $1 off coupons for any size.

You're allowed to print the coupon twice, so after you print once, hit the back arrow on your browser and print again.  (Be sure to have your printer hooked up first.)  If you use your coupons on the travel size you should have an overage of 06¢ before tax.

Not much to it and a nice way to add to your little stockpile.  After all, you can't beat free.  

Thrift Stores Make Me Go YAY!!

So, I just graduated from law school and finished taking the Bar Exam.  Now, I find myself with free time again for the first time EVER.

Before I started law school my son was so little that he was a full time job.  I started law school when he was two years old.  So, it's safe to say that I haven't had time to really discover new hobbies or invest time in them like I'd like to since before I became a mother almost seven years ago.  But now, I do.  My son is more independent now and I don't have constant homework.

Free time.... those are two new words for me.

And, I must admit, having all of this free time all of a sudden is a little crazy.  I don't quite know what to do with all of it.  But, I'm enjoying it nonetheless.

Today I went to a thrift store.  I forgot how much I love them.  I love everything about them.

I love to waste time in them.  I could walk around in a thrift store for hours.  There's always so much to see and you never know what you're going to find.

I love how cheap everything is!  You can always find a great deal.

I love how you can find great projects and let your creativity go crazy in a thrift store.  You can just see the finished product of an old chest or bench or frame as soon as you lay eyes on it.

I love old things.  I love old books.  I love old phones.  I love old record players.  I love old furniture.  I love it all!

And also, I love that you never know what you're going to come home with.  Each trip is different and you never know when you'll happen upon that perfect item you just can't leave without.  ;)

So, like I said.... today I went to a thrift store.  My husband and son went along too.  We had a great time just wasting time, walking around and looking at everything and of course, I had to share what we came home with.

oversized costume jewelry ring $6 (new)

small sized peace earrings $1.75 (new)

The Hunger Games (which I now have time to read) $1

And my little man found these:  two Star Wars figures $9 total

Needless to say, we came home happy.  And, I've rediscovered my love for thrift stores.  I can't wait to hit up another one and see what goodies we come home with next.

One iPhone App That You Just HAVE to Have

The other night I stumbled across an app that is probably one of the best iPhone apps of all time and best of all, it's free!

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It's called Apps Gone Free.  Basically, the geniuses behind this app list about 5 new apps everyday that have temporarily (usually one day only) made their app free.

I love this app for so many reasons!  This obvious one is that I'm saving 99¢ to $1.99 per download.  But, I also love that it lists free apps for the iPhone and the iPad!  Not to mention that it's a great way to download new apps and not feel guilty when you never use them.

Of course you won't be interested in every app posted on AGF, but in just two days of having it I've downloaded three apps for my son: Fish Fury, Cover Orange, and Doodle Fit.

I purchased Cover Orange and Doodle Fit for the iPad about six months ago and we all love them both, so I know when the time comes to whip out the iPhone to entertain the kid, he'll be excited to see they're on there!

Although I don't let the kiddo make a habit of playing on my iPhone, it's nice to have apps that I know will bide me time when it's needed.  And of course, since this app also lists temporarily free apps for the iPad, maybe we'll discover some new favorites as well.

YAY for Kroger Deals: Spent $4 Total on $30 Worth of Tide, Axe, Dawn, and More!

Kroger has a few great deals this week.  

These deals are good until Tuesday, January 17th.

Buy 4 participating P&G products get $4 off your total

     1:  Buy (1) Tide liquid, 50 ounce

• Priced at $5.99
• Use $2 off Manufacturer Coupon (MC)
• Use $2 off Kroger Coupon (SC) (found here & loaded onto your Kroger card)
• -$1 for purchasing 4 products from promotion
• Total = 99¢

     2:  Buy (1) Tide in-wash stain release, 10 pack

• Priced at $5.99
• Use $2 off MC 
• Use $2 off SC
• -$1 from promotion
• Total = 99¢

     3:  Buy (1) Crest 3D White, 4 ounce

• Priced at $2.69
• Use 75¢ off MC
• Use 75¢ off SC
• -$1 from promotion
• Total = 19¢

     4:  Buy (1) Dawn Hand Renewal, 19 ounce

• Priced at $2.99
• Use 50¢ off MC
• Use 50¢ off SC
• -$1 from promotion
• Total = 99¢

Total before promotion and coupons = $17.66

Total for (4) products listed above = $3.19 

Savings of $14.47 or 82%

I also purchased Axe and Tampax Pearl because the deals were too good to pass up.

Buy (2) Axe Shower Gel

• Priced at $3.89 each ($7.78 total)
• Use Buy One Get One Free MC
• Use $2 off MC
• Use $2 off SC
• = 11¢ overage (Kroger paid me 11¢ to purchase these)

Buy (1) Tampax Pearl, 18 count

• Priced at $4.59
• Use $2 off MC
• Use $2 off SC
• Total = 59¢

Total for entire purchase (all 7 items) before coupons = $30.03

Total for entire purchase after coupons = $3.67

Total Savings of $26.36 or 88%

YAY for Kroger Deals!!

$25 Gift Certificates for $1 through 12/24 at Restaurant.com!

This was a deal too good not to share!

Right now restaurant.com is offering $25 gift certificates for $1!  The only thing you need to do differently is enter the code JOY when you check out.  The code is only good through 12/24/11 so don't wait too long!

Be sure to pay attention to the terms of each certificate before you purchase it.  Some certificates state that they're only available for dine-in only.  Others will state that a minimum purchase is necessary in order to redeem the certificate.  So, just make sure you know what you're buying so there are no surprises when you redeem your certificate.

You should receive your certificate by email within a day or so.  You can also log into restaurant.com and print it from there when you're ready.  Just take the certificate to the restaurant with you when you're ready to redeem.

Also, as a courtesy to your server, tell him that you're using the certificate before he goes to grab your bill.  And, ALWAYS tip on the full amount of your bill--not the discounted amount.

Happy dining!

Today Only: Select Melissa & Doug Toys 50% OFF on Amazon!

Today only, Amazon has select Melissa & Doug toys on sale for 50% off!  AND, if you your purchase totals $25 you'll get free shipping!

This makes me so excited because I have really been eyeballing this stamp set for my son.  I've seen it on several sites for $20+ and I just purchased it for $10.00 thanks to this deal!  He's learning to read and this will be a great way for us to practicing his spelling in a fun way.

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I also purchased this magnetic responsibility chart as well, for only $10!  It comes with 90 magnets depicting behaviors and rewards.  It received great reviews on Amazon and I'll be taking one of the reviewer's ideas by awarding my son 10¢ a week for each completed responsibility task as an incentive!  Love it!

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I also picked up some paint brushes for him (for around $5) to go with some paints he'll be receiving for Christmas to make my order almost exactly $25.  I'd much rather spend $5 and get another gift for my child than spend $8 on shipping for not reaching the $25 amount required to receive free shipping.

Happy Shopping!

Foldable Flats for $8!! YAY!!

I love a good deal and I try to share the ones that really make me happy when I get a chance.  In fact, in May I shared my favorite sites to snag a deal.  Eversave isn't listed in that post because I rarely use them, but today they are having a great online deal that I couldn't pass up.

FYI:  This deal is good through Friday, July 22nd.

For $10 (or $8 if you use the code I'm about to give you) you'll get $20 to put toward a purchase of Clouds.

So, what are Clouds?  Taken from their website, "Clouds are portable ballet flats that fold and fit in a small pouch.  You can carry this pouch in your purse and have easy access to a comfortable and stylish solution when your feat hurt from wearing high heals."

I've heard of these but never owned a pair.  But, I start a new clerkship next month and the walk from the parking lot downtown to the office will be about one block.  It will be so nice to wear my Clouds during that walk everyday!  (And of course, they'll be great to wear during the 30 minute commute as well.)

Here's the pair I've got my eye on, but they have several styles/colors...

Prices range from about $19 to $25.  Shipping is only $3!  So this deal will cover all (or almost all) of your purchase.

If you decide to purchase this deal, enter the code SHARE at checkout and you'll save an extra $2, meaning you'll get $20 toward Clouds for only $8.  Holla!

Take Me To The Deal!!

**While you're here enter my current giveaway

for a chance to win $30 to spend on Frigidaire accessories!**

Walgreens Deal This Week on Old Spice

{Week of 7/10 - 7/16}

The Deal:

Get $10 in Register Rewards when you buy $30 or more

of participating Gillette or Old Spice Products

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Items Purchased

• (3) Old Spice Fresh Collection Deodorant @ $4.99
• (3) Old Spice Fresh Collection Body Spray @ $4.99
• (1) Old Spice Original Deodorant @ $2.99
• Total Before Coupons:  $32.93 + tax

Coupons Used

• 3 Manufacturer Coupons (MC) x Buy 1 Old Spice Fresh Collection Deodorant Get 1 Old Spice Body Spray Free [these coupons are located in the 7/3 Smart Source Newspaper Insert]
• 1 MC x $1.00 off two Old Spice Products [from 7/3 Smart Source]
• $5.00 RR [from previous purchase]

Totals

• Total Before Coupons:  $35.89
• Total Out of Pocket [after coupons]:  $14.92
• [Received $10 Register Reward (good toward next purchase)]
• Overall Total:  $4.92
• Savings of:  $30.97 (or 86.29%)

My hubby likes Old Spice products so he's happy to be stocked up!

**While you're here, enter my current giveaway
for a chance to win $30 in Frigidaire accessories!!**

Great Deals at Walgreens on Dove & Toothpaste: Week of June 26th

If you have the right coupons this week, Walgreens has some pretty good deals!

Deal #1

The Deal:
Participating Dove Products are on Sale 4/$15

Buy $15 worth and Receive a $5 Register Reward (RR)

Items Purchased:  

• (2) Men's Body + Face Wash @ $3.75
• (1) Men's Deodorant @ $3.75
• (1) Women's Deodorant @ $3.75
• (1) Pack of Gum (filler item) @ $1.29
• Total Before Coupons: $16.29

Coupons Used:  

[All of these coupons were from the previous week's mail insert.  Sorry I don't have the date!  I'll try to be better with that from now on.]

• 1 MC x B1G1 Mens Body + Face
• 1 MC x $1 off body wash
• 1 MC x $2 off men's deodorant
• 1 MC x 75¢off women's deodorant
• $3 RR from previous purchase

Totals:

• Total Before Coupons:  $16.29
• Total Out of Pocket [after coupons]:  $7.20
• Received $5.00 Register Reward (good for next purchase)
• Overall Total:  $2.20  
• [Savings of $12.80]

Deal #2

I'd also like to pass along one other deal.  Unfortunately, I didn't get to take advantage of this one because I waited too late and the product was sold out, (boo!) but hopefully someone will still be able to.  

The Deal:

B1G1 Colgate Total Toothpaste (4.2oz) 

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The deal should look like this:

Items Purchased:

• (2) Colgate Total Toothpaste (4.2oz) @ $2.79 [Price may vary]

Coupons Used:

• (2) MC x $1 off any Colgate Total Toothpaste (size 4.0oz or larger) [from the 6/12 Smartsource Coupon insert]

Totals:

• Total before Coupons:  $2.79 (due to the B1G1 deal)
• Overall Total (out of pocket):  79¢ for two!!

Dang it I wish I would have been able to buy this.  Grr... 

Through Sat 6/18: Free 8x10 Collage Print From Walgreens!

Don't you just love free stuff?  I know I do!!

Now through Saturday, June 18th, you can receive a free 8x10 collage from Walgreens!

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Here's how:  

Click here and follow the steps to create a free account (if you don't already have one), upload your photos, and order your collage.

Upon checkout enter the code 1FREEBIE.  Select in-store pickup & you've got yourself a free 8x10 collage.  [If you elect to have your collage shipped, postage charges may apply.]

What will you use your freebie on?

I haven't ordered my free collage yet because I'm trying to decide what photos I'd like to include.  

I'm considering using the ones I took of my son on his 5th birthday.  We'd rented a private plane to fly around the city in for a few hours.

Here are some of my favorite shots from that day of him being silly that just might end up in my collage:

[Note:  I wasn't compensated in anyway for this post.]

Two Movie Tickets for $9? Yes Please!

Today at Living Social you can buy two movie tickets for $9 using Fandango.com!

You seriously can't beat that!

But just a warning, if you're interested in this deal, I'd purchase it now. It's available through June 10th only and I've seen similar deals actually close early due to such high demand.

Take me to the deal!

To learn more about Living Social or other deal sites that I love click here.

[Note: I was not compensated in anyway for this post.]

My Favorite Sites to Snag a Deal

Below is a list of sites I love and use as often as possible.

If you're not a member of any of these sites, please click on the site name and sign up through my link (and comment to let me know you did.)  If a site that you love isn't on the list, please share it with me in the comments section so that I can sign up through your link.

Groupon

• What is it?  It's a website that other companies partner with to offer fantastic deals (usually between 50% to 90% off) to customers.  
• Why do I love it?  
• The discounts are unbeatable.  
• It's extremely user-friendly!  
• "The Groupon Promise" insures you'll walk away a happy customer and if not, you're entitled to a refund, no questions asked.
• You don't have to repeatedly put in your debit/credit card number.  Once you see a Groupon you like, click purchase and then confirm and you're good to go.
• The iPhone App!  Download this free App to your iPhone and not only will you never miss a deal, you'll also never have to remember to print your purchase ticket to use it.  Just show the business your phone upon redemption.  It's that easy!
• Keeps track of your purchased Groupons so you can see which ones are expiring soon (many are good for one year).
• The diversity of the deals!  For example, some of my purchases over the past year include:  $30 worth of sushi for $15; $25 for $50 worth of classes at a local arts center; $20 worth of electronics' gear at an online retailer for $10; $100 worth of photography products at Picaboo online for $35; $20 worth of miniature goal for the family for $10... and much more!

Swagbucks

• What is it?  Swagbucks is an online site where you earn Swagbucks for doing things like searching the web, taking online polls, or purchasing one of their daily deals and then redeem the Swagbucks on TONS of stuff.
• Why do I love it?  I love being "rewarded" for things I'm doing already and this site is designed to do just that. 
• Searching the Internet:  Rather than using Google, I've put Swagbucks on my browser toolbar for easy access and use it just as I would Google.  I earn tons of Swagbucks this way.
• Groupon + Swagbucks = One Happy Jackie!  When I see a Groupon I want to purchase, rather than purchasing it through the Groupon site, I swing over to Swagbucks, click on their "daily deals" section and see if it's listed (the majority of the time it is).  Click on the Groupon through the Swagbucks site and let it direct you to the Groupon site.  Once directed, purchase your Groupon as usual.  The difference?  You just earned between 160 to 440 Swagbucks!  Seriously... tell me that doesn't make you happy.
• The Rewards:  I've saved the best part for last, duh.  There are too many rewards to name, but my personal favorite are the gift cards.  A $5 e-giftcard to Amazon.com is only 450 Swagbucks right now.  So, you know that awesome Groupon you just saved a lot of money on?  Well, you may have just earned yourself enough for a $5 giftcard in the process, making that deal even sweeter.

Living Social

• What is it?  This site is a lot like Groupon, only rather than offering up to three deals per day, it tends to offer one deal per day plus daily traveling deals, known as daily escapes.
• Why do I love it?
• Like Groupon, it's very user friendly.  
• Only need to put in payment info once.
• iPhone App (just like Groupon's) making it extremely convenient to make purchases and to redeem them
• If three friends purchase the same deal (using your referral link) that you've just purchased--you receive yours free!  How great is that?  
• Great variety of deals.  For example, in the past few months I've purchased $20 worth of mexican food at a place I already know I enjoy for just $10 and a one-hour private horseback riding session for only $17 (regularly $35) which I'll use to help cross off #16 on My 30 Before 30 List.

Edhance

• What is it?  Edhance is a site for current students only in which you can save money at businesses (either locally or online) that you're already using anyway!  My favorite part?  Savings comes in the form of discounts and/or cash back!
• Why do I love it?  Remember when I posted on The ABCs of Being a Student and told you to take advantage of every possible discount you can get just by being a student?  This is one of those and it's huge!
• Hundreds of popular retailers have partnered with this site to offer exclusive deals to students who go through the Edhance website to make their purchases.  There are way too many to list, but just looking at the front page of the site right now I can see that:
• Target.com is currently offering 5% cash back
• 1.800 flowers is currently offering 10% cash back
• iTunes is currently offering 4% cash back
• You can use multiple discounts/deals during your purchase.  For example, I just purchased two pairs of shoes for my son on shoes.com through the Edhance website.  I saved 20% on my order immediately upon purchase (a $14 savings).  Then, within 3 business days my Edhance account was credited $4.48 in cash back.  Thanks to the fact that I didn't have to choose between the 20% off the company was currently offering or my cash back reward, I was able to save even more.  LOVE it!
• Sign up through my link above and receive an additional $5 cash back upon your first purchase!

Zulily

• What is it?  Zulily is a website that features different brands of clothing and toys for children (and occasionally women) at highly discounted prices..
• Why do I love it?
• The discounts!  Boutique clothing at retail prices!
• They have the CUTEST clothes for kids.
• The clothes tend to be very unique in style so chances are your kid is the only one wearing that adorable shirt.
• The stores/boutiques they partner with and highlight change daily so if you don't see something you like today, no problem -- just check back tomorrow!
• It's a great way to discover new brands!
• They'll occasionally offer free shipping and/or partner with other sites like Groupon to make the deals even more amazing.  

Happy Shopping!

Note:  I was not compensated in any way for this post.  These opinions are are strictly my own.