Free coupons from Febreze

Freshen up your laundry and home with Febreze

I consider myself cheap because there are very few products that I'm willing to pay full price for. If you are anything like me, you'll want to take advantage of Febreze's offer to receive coupons totaling $10 in savings. These coupons are for products that will keep your laundry smelling fresh and clean time and time again.

The main product, Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator, comes with a coupon for $2 off. I am very fond of Febreze products in general, although I haven't tried their laundry odor eliminator yet. I plan on trying though, as soon as my coupons arrive in my mailbox.  
To get the free coupons, you'll have to head to the coupon section of the Febreze website. There you will see a form that you must fill out completely. Insert your first name, last name, complete mailing address, date of birth and e-mail address into the appropriate boxes.

Check the “yes” button if you want to receive future coupons (which I highly recommend doing in this case), or “no” if you don't want to get free coupons again in the future. Finally, click the “Get My Coupons” button and you're all done. If you look to the left, you'll see a picture of the coupons that you are going to get.  

Febreze will give you a confirmation that your request was received. They will also let you know that your coupons will arrive in your mailbox within four to six weeks, which is the standard amount of time for free samples and the like to be delivered.
 

Free Sample: Purina Cat Chow Healthy Weight

Sample cat food might help your cat maintain a healthy weight.

Purina has a new product on the market called Purina Cat Chow Healthy Weight. Although there are numerous coupons available in local coupon inserts and online coupon printing websites, why take $2.00 off when you can try the product for free first?

If your cat has trouble maintaining a healthy weight, then this is a product you are going to want to try. Purina still offers the cat food in flavors that your cat loves, yet the new formula will help your cat build lean muscles so that it doesn't gain too much weight. Some of the ingredients in this new product include Brewer's rice, corn meal, soybean hulls, soy flour meal, and animal fat.
To get your free sample of Purina's Cat Chow Healthy Weight, head to the Walmart's free sample request form. There you will need to fill out your first name, last name, full mailing address, e-mail address, birth date and a three-question survey that basically asks you questions about your pet's current eating habits.

The last question has two boxes so that you can check whether or not you'd like to provide feedback to the company after trying the sample. This is totally optional and won't affect your chances of receiving the free sample. Click the blue “Send My Sample” button at the bottom of the page when you are all finished.

Each household can request 1 free sample of the Purina Cat Chow Healthy Weight. The sample should arrive within six to eight weeks of submitting your request, although I often get mine in as little as two weeks.

Save cash with Five Below

This hip store has all the deals.

If  you want to shop at a hipster store but you don’t like the dark and you don’t have much money, Five Below may be your best bet. It’s brightly organized like an Old Navy commercial, yet if offers the same kinds of deals you’d find at any local dollar store—without the piles in carts to sort through or the tight, cramped aisles.

Everything at Five Below is five bucks or less, making it a great quick stop for birthday parties, dorm organizing, or candy binges. There’s t-shirts, cosmetics (pretty stuff, I must admit), books, art supplies and kits, party supplies, and more. Our local store even features workout equipment; I was tempted to purchase a boxing bag today myself.

My sister proclaimed that the store has changed her life—she did, after all, buy some shoes for under five bucks there. But I have to say that I’ve found many of these deals more cheaply elsewhere. Some candy that’s available for $1.25, for example, is often 99 cents at the bigger stores like Target and Wal-Mart. Littlest Pet Shops, which were $4 at Five Below, can be found elsewhere for $3. School supplies at the store selling for $2 or $3 can also be found at just about any other store for less right now as well. That may not sound like a lot of a difference, but if you’re stocking up on birthday gifts for the school year, or college supplies, or whatever, it will add up.

The party supplies there were pretty cheap—mere cents for items like streamers—and I may end up shopping there for my daughter’s party this fall. Candy lovers will enjoy the 4 for $1 and 10 for $1 deals as well. But what I liked best about the store were the quirky finds you might not discover elsewhere, such as zombie doll key chains, posters of Merida from Brave and The Nightmare Before Christmas—which were a little high at $5 each, though I still want them!—and lots of practical joke items. As much as I dislike those little families on the back of peoples’ cars, Five Below had a zombie set that I could almost see myself buying.

It’s like Spencer’s met Target at Old Navy and they all got drunk and puked together, and the result is this store. It’s not a bad thing, really—I could easily spend a whole check there, and I’m sure many others could, too.

Free box of Triscuit

Just like them on Facebook

Triscuit has been making crackers for as long as I can remember. Friends of my mom use to bring them to her parties with lots of different toppings melted over the crackers. Yummy! Today I discovered that Triscuit is offering Facebook users a free box of crackers. I took advantage of this offer so I could try to make some of my mom's friend's famous recipes.

In order to get your free box of crackers, you'll have to head to Triscuit's Facebook page. Click the “Like” button. You'll be told a goofy story that all of the samples have been taken and that you can fill out a complaint form in order to get a free coupon.

The complaint form has a bunch of drop-down menus that you can select goofy sayings from that are suppose to show how angry you are that there are no free samples. This kind of reminds me of those Mad Libs. At the end of the complaint form you can grab the pen and sign your name. Submit the form.

Now you will be taken to the real form where you can request a coupon for a free box of Triscuits. You'll need to fill out your first name, last name, mailing address and e-mail address. Then check the box that states you agree to the terms. Then click “Get Free Coupon.” Triscuit will ask you to confirm your mailing address before letting you know that your apology gift is on its way.

Your Triscuit coupon will arrive in 4 to 6 weeks. This free box of crackers is definitely more entertaining to request than any other sample I've ever gotten before. Have a little fun with the drop-down menu choices and play along with the theme of an angry customer and then wait a few weeks to get a coupon for a free box of crackers.

Twinings of London

Three free tea bags

Twinings of London is currently offering free tea for website visitors. Not only do I live in a household full of tea drinkers, but Christmas is coming up and I'm all for collecting free samples to place in my family's stockings.

You'll be excited to discover that Twinings of London offers over 50 different tea samples. Some of these flavors include black tea, green tea, chai tea, oolong tea, Earl Grey tea, pure mint tea, chamomile, honey and vanilla tea, mixed berry tea and the Prince of Wales tea. All 50 flavors are included in the free sample offer, so you aren't limited in only selecting from a few flavors. In fact, you can request cold brew tea bags in addition to hot tea bags.

Filling out the request form is easy. Start by selecting your three free tea samples from the drop-down menu. Then enter your full name, mailing address, e-mail address and birth date to prove you are over the age of 13. Check the box if you'd like to receive e-mails in the future from Twinings and then click the “Send my Samples” button.

Unlike most free samples that take between 6 and 8 weeks to arrive, Twinings states their samples will arrive in half the time (just 3 to 4 weeks).

Twinings also offers 15 percent off your entire order if you wish to make a purchase after you taste the free tea samples. All you have to do is type the code 3FREE at checkout. The offer is good until March 30th of 2013 so long as you spend at least $15.
 

Build your own playhouse for kids

A playhouse made out of a box

I don't know about you, but when I give my kids a present they are more often than not interested in playing with the box than the actual gift. When I saw 1SaleADay's great deal on a playhouse made from a box, I thought it was a brilliant idea.

The playhouse is being sold for $14.99 and shipping is entirely free. What you get is a large box that resembles a house with two doors, two windows and a chimney. The outlines on the outside of the house are there, but your kids are left to paint and color the playhouse. Feel free to get creative with your kids. If it's Christmas time, try making a wreath out of construction paper and attaching it to one of the playhouse doors. Anything goes.
According to the product listing, the dimensions for this playhouse are 35” in height by 25.5” in width  by 31” in length. It is recommended for children ages three and up. Best of all, the company claims that assembly is easy and that you won't need any glue or fancy tools to get it to stay put for your kids. Personally though, I always find that a little duct tape acts as a great re-inforcer and you can place it on the inside corners of the house where no one will see it.

I've gotten several great deals from 1SaleADay and shipping has always been the fastest of any website I've ever placed an order with. They also have freebie deals from time to time, again with no shipping charges. I received a heart shaped necklace just this week completely for free. It is going in my daughter's stocking for Christmas. You can feel confident ordering from the company!

Kmart Sample Center

Seven new free samples

I love Kmart's free sample center. I can't even count how many products I've been able to try for free over the course of the past few years. Now with Christmas on the way, I look for samples I can use as stocking stuffers. Right now Kmart is offering seven different products that you can request a free sample of. You can request one, three or all seven. Just head to their sample center, which is on the Kmart website.

Here is a list of the seven samples you can choose from:
1. Prilosec: Prilosec OTC is for individuals who suffer from heartburn. Just one dose will keep heartburn away for a full 24 hours.

2. Depend Sample Pack: Depend, the brand of adult diapers, has two free samples that you must choose from. You can either select the Depend Underwear for Women, or the new Depend Silhoutte Underwear.

3. Carefree acti-fresh: Carefree has a new line of panty-liners called acti-fresh. Not only can you request a free sample, but you can also get a coupon good toward future purchases.

4. American Baby: American Baby is offering new subscribers a free 1-year subscription to their magazine. Great for new moms or moms-to-be.

5. Purex: Purex has a laundry detergent sample for anyone who wants to give their brand a try. You must watch a 15-second commercial before the sample request box will appear.

6. Lacoste: Lacoste has a free sample of their Lacoste fragrances. Simply fill out the sample request form and it will arrive in the mail within 6 to 8 weeks.

7. Emergen-C: Want to boost your immune system during the upcoming cold season? Simply request a free packet of Emergen-C.

Amazing deals at 1SaleADay.com

Receive cool freebies

I have seen many websites in my day that will offer products at a discount, but none quite like 1SaleADay.com. The deals on this site are deep and downright crazy. I'd like to share with you the deal I got today.

When checking 1SaleADay.com today I noticed they had a free giveaway that is worth $19.99. It is a surprise freebie. Either you are sent a silver plated heart pendant or a silver plated pair of hoop earrings. The best part is how easy it is to order the surprise freebie.

You simply click the “Buy Now” button, sign in to the website, enter your name and address, and click “Proceed to Confirmation.” You are not charged any shipping and handling fees, nor are you required to enter your credit card information. I hope to use this freebie as a Christmas gift for my step-daughter.
Other deals I found on this website include a $115 cordless vacuum cleaner for $34.99, a $300 Proliss Tourmaline Titanium Ceramic 3-Piece Full Hair Set with Straightener, Twister and Mini Flat Iron for $39.99 (which is twice as much on sites like eBay), and a $147.00 teeth whitening system for $12.99. Also on the site at this time are several watches, sunglasses, jewelry and yard equipment.

This is a website you'll want to bookmark so that you can check back often for more great deals. The deals change all the time, and from what I've found out from other consumers is that freebies like the one I got today pop up frequently. The only time you'll be asked for a credit card is if you make a purchase that doesn't have a zero payment amount.
 

Free Sample: Garnier Fructis Fall Fight

Designed to save up to 1500 strands of hair a month

I love trying new products on my hair. This is because I have yet to find the perfect shampoo and conditioner. This week Garnier Fructis is offering consumers a chance to try their new product- Garnier Fructis Fall Fight.  

Garnier Fructis Fall Fight is unique in that it is designed to stop those clumps of hairs that come falling out of your head in the shower and afterward when you brush your hair. That is exactly what I need in my house. Three girls with long hair equals a ton of hair to clean up. The product actually claims to save up to 1500 strands a month. The result is a head with fuller looking hair.
In order to get your free sample of the new Garnier Fructis Fall Fight shampoo and conditioner, you'll have to fill out the free sample request form from Start Sampling. The form requires you to enter your first name, last name, e-mail address, full shipping address, telephone number and your birth date. Once all of the information has been correctly entered, click the “Continue” button. Two questions will pop up that you must answer. After selecting your response to those two questions, click “Send me a sample!”

A message pops up after you have requested the Garnier Fructis Fall Fight shampoo and condition that states your sample will arrive within six to eight weeks. In my experience, the samples often come sooner than this. Note: Garnier Fructis now uses eco-friendly bottles to store their shampoo and conditioner. The have also joined with the group TerraCycle.

Review: I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

Very useful advice about paying down debt and saving money

I am going to be a wealthier individual than I am now; at least, that’s the prediction that I made when checking out a book at the library. The book, titled “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” by Ramit Sethi seems more useful because the book isn’t written by a Donald Trump or Warren Buffet, but by someone who had a good job and invested his money well. 

Am I convinced that all of the strategies in the book will work? 

 

I have to admit that I’m sold on the strategies employed by the writer. In part, because I want to save you money on the book, are the strategies recommended by Ramit Sethii. 

  1. First, pay off your credit card debt. Obviously, this is not a new strategy, but Ramit Sethi gives concrete advice for doing so. The idea is to NOT transfer your balances, NOT use your credit cards for expenses you can’t pay off, and to pay more than the minimum payment each month. The hard part is avoiding the expenditures that you can’t afford. 
  2. Second, use the banks to your advantage. I’m not as convinced on this particular method. Ramit Sethi manages several bank accounts and has a complex system which involves the use of three or four banks for his expenditures each month. If you are alert and are calculating the interest at each bank on a daily basis, this might be a good strategy, but if you are at all like me, you want to keep things as simple as possible. 
  3. Third, invest your money. Ramit Sethi recommends investing a small amount of money and goes into great detail about the best ways to get the most bang for your buck. The chapter includes advice about matching 401Ks. To his credit, he does admit that some of his advice regarding investments may not apply to everyone because of the lower wages that some have. 
  4. Fourth, watch your spending habits. As I said before, this is the hardest part. It means paying attention to how much money you spend for each of these four categories: fixed costs, investments, savings and guilt-free spending money. Ramit Sethi advises cutting down on as many of the discretionary costs as you can. Instead of keeping a gym membership, work out outside, at home, or on a per-day basis. Instead having cable, watch episodes on the Internet for a smaller fee. He also started a savings challenge, which can be found on www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/30daychallenge
  5. Fifth, link your accounts for a flow. Ramit Sethi recommends linking your various accounts together so that you can save yourself time and money.
  6. Finally, Ramit Sethi discusses strategies for stock investments. Since his book was written in 2009, I can’t confirm whether or not his information is still current. 

 

All in all, “I Will Teach You to Be Rich” is a worthwhile book for anyone needing solid financial advice. 

 

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