March 2012

Free EveryDay with Rachael Ray magazine subscription

I love Rachael Ray and have tried my hand at many of her recipes. My favorite has definitely been the turkey shepherd’s pie. I always make a large batch just so that I can eat the leftovers for the next two days.

Rachael is currently offering a free one-year subscription to her magazine entitled “EveryDay with Rachael Ray.” This free offer is possible thanks to On-Cor, maker of the frozen Salisbury steaks that we like to eat from time to time. This magazine contains many of her 30-Minute Meals, as well as Rachael’s taste in home decorations. The theme is on recipes, styles and methods that you can use to make every day a bit easier.

Free RevitaLens MPDS starter kit with lens case

If you wear contacts like I do then you’ll want to take advantage of the new freebie offered by Walmart. RevitaLens has a new product called OcuTec MPDS, which stands for Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution. The company believes in this product so much that they are offering a free sample to anyone who wants to give it a try. Their hope is that you will fall in love with the product and become a lifelong user.

In order to obtain your free RevitaLens MPDS starter kit with lens case, you’ll have to head to Walmart’s free sample site. From there you want to click on the image of the RevitaLens product. More information about the product will appear on your screen.

Skimping on the Porcelain God

How to save a bit of dinero with your tushy

I have learned to live on a pretty skimpy dime in my time. We grew up very lower middle class (maybe poor, if we hadn’t had people like my grandmother to live with now and then) and we knew how to stretch things to begin with. I had privileged friends gawk at my ability to live on a meal a day—“My children would never go hungry! They are too resourceful!” are the words she used that I’ll never forget and always recall with contempt—not understanding that it was simply a way of living that you do when you are broke, that you are already used to it. When there are bills to pay, you know they come first; now that I have a child, it is she that is priority number one. I can sacrifice just like my parents did before me.

Free Ultra-Lift-2-in-1 Wrinkle Reducer

Potentially slow your skin's aging process with this free sample


Garnier is offering customers a free sample of their Ultra-Lift-2-in-1 Wrinkle Reducer. This product is not only a serum, but also a moisturizer. If you are a fan of trying products out to see if they actually work before you purchase them, then you’ll want to take advantage of this offer.

First, you’ll have to head to Target’s free sample page, as that is where the request form is. Simply click on the image of the Ultra-Lift-2-in-1 Wrinkle Reducer. This will bring up a five-question survey that you will need to fill out. The survey is easy and painless, and simply asks about your experience with other types of serums.

Free Gevalia coffee sample

Target offers free samples for coffee lovers


I am always on the lookout for a great tasting coffee. I tried Gevalia several years back when they were offering a free coffee pot. I can vouch that the coffee is rich and desirable. Instead of a free coffee pot, Gevalia is now offering a free sample of their ground coffee.

In order to get your free Gevalia coffee sample, you must head to Target’s free sample page and click on the Gevalia coffee image. Next, you’ll have to answer an eight-question survey, which I found to be easy and quick. These questions are just basically listed to find out whether you have any experience with Gevalia, and what types of coffee you currently drink.

Lipton Tea and Honey Sample


Lipton, one of my favorite tea brands, is currently offering a free sample to anyone who has a Facebook account. The sample is for Lipton’s new Tea and Honey product line, which comes in powder form. Each instant packet is added to a glass of water, and is only a total of 5 calories.

In order to get the free sample you must go to Lipton’s Tea Mixes Facebook page. Click the “Like” button for more information to appear on your computer screen. You’ll see a list of all of the Lipton Tea and Honey varieties, although the free sample is just for the mango pineapple flavor. Other flavors include Blackberry Pomegranate, Strawberry Acai, Black Current Raspberry, Peach Apricot, and Lemon. In addition to the Blueberry Pomegranate, I’d love to try the Strawberry Acai.

Free Crespo Olives

Crespo is a brand that has been family owned for over 50 years. They consider themselves to be olive experts. Amazingly, Crespo has over 120 different olive products on the market. I didn’t even know that was possible and I have always loved olives. Currently, the olives are sold in a total of 40 different countries. If you have never tried Crespo brand olives, now is your chance. The company is currently offering a free sample of their olives to previous, current, and future Crespo olive eaters. Since my children and I are such big fans of both green and black olives, I had to take advantage of this free offer.

The Adventure of Deals

This may be main stream knowledge and what not, but I thought I would share with those new to the idea of internet shopping of a few hot tips.

First off, the season for hot buys goes all year so why not take a look every once and a while?

When you are bored or if you have an idea that you want to buy something, why not check a few places.  Craigslist is one of the few places that you can find dirt cheap prices for slightly used items.  Yes, the products are used for the most part but if you don't mind, then by all means check this place out.  It can be quite a process but it is definitely an adventure to search through those thousands of posts for that perfect selection.  But once you find that product, you will be the happiest.  However, be wary, for people on the internet or in general can be shifty and may try to sell you something that doesn't work.  Those few that are complicating things can make it a little murky to search but you just have to consider who you are buying from and what you are buying.  It is all about being safe.

A Guide To Great Buys

When it comes to buying on a budget, the word is research.

You probably know this but I must harp on it some more because some people are quite trigger happy when it comes to buying things anywhere.  Hence the items at the register to add to ticket sales.

If shopping for something relatively high priced, we must first make sure that we find the item that has the best reviews.  This is a high priority because no one wants something that just won't work after a few months of use.  This is an unusual thing to think about but believe it or not, it is essential or you will waste money replacing items.

Next, if you have it pinned down to a single item, we must then go test it out for ourselves.  Go somewhere and see if they have a demonstration or if they will let you hold it.  This may seem like nonsense but many people will choose differently if given an item to hold and play with before hand.  However don't let the sales people sway you.  Go in with a stone persona.  Don't budge,  you've done the research before coming in.

Free Breakfast on Mondays at IKEA


If you have an IKEA Food and Restaurant near you, you are going to want to take advantage of their free Monday breakfasts. At first I thought there would be a catch to this offer, but so far I have not found one. All you have to do is head to IKEA Monday morning some time before 11 am and order scrambled eggs with potatoes and a side of bacon. You and your entire party will receive the meal completely free of charge.

I should point out that drinks are not included in this deal, but you are welcome to bring your own drinks to the restaurant if you want to. Simply pack a water bottle or a few juice boxes for the kids and head on over to the restaurant. Of course, if you prefer coffee with your breakfast, you can always use one of those thermal mugs to keep your fresh brewed coffee hot until your breakfast is served at IKEA.

Free Samples at Vitacost



I visit Vitacost once very couple of months to purchase liquid castile soap for my homemade laundry detergent. Every time I place an order, I do a quick Internet search to locate a coupon code that will give me a discount. This time I discovered that you can actually add free samples to your order.

Get a Free Lens Cloth Plus Cleaner at Wal-mart



My favorite thing about Wal-mart is that they always have some type of free sample offer on their website. Today, however, they have a slightly different type of offer. If you wear glasses, you’ll really appreciate this one. I wear my glasses while at home, but put my contacts in when I go out. I will make use of this free offer.

The free sample offer is for a lens cloth and a bottle of cleaner for the lenses on your glasses. Many of the Wal-marts have their own Vision Centers. I’m sure this is a tactic to gain new customers, but I’m all for it if it saves customers money. This economy stinks, and you need to make cuts in your budget where you can.

Free Sample: Febreezy Detergent


Residents of the United States of America and Canada can take advantage of Febreezy’s free sample offer. Febreezy’s motto is “the detergent that cares.” This is because Febreezy doesn’t use any harsh chemicals in their new laundry detergent. The company believes that the harsh chemicals found in other detergents causes premature deterioration of the clothes. Febreezy is made without toxic chemicals, which means it is also less likely to cause skin irritation when you wear clothes that have been washed in it.

Febreezy is quick to point out that it will not remove tough stains from your clothing. It will only wash your clothes so that they are clean. I make my own laundry detergent at home, which also does not remove tough stains. Fortuantely, there are plenty of all-natural methods you can use to remove any stains, should you get one on your clothes. You could also purchase a stain stick and set it aside just for this purpose.

Electric Sunglasses

Hey!

Hey you!  Yeah, you sitting in the sun, squinting.

Have you ever heard of sunglasses?  Well of course you have.

Oh, you lost yours or yours broke or they fell off the top of a cliff while climbing for freedom.

You are in luck then.  Right over at Left Lane Sports, a sale is going on where you can pick up a nice pair of Electric Sunglasses for 55% off.  Holy WOW!  That's a great deal isn't it.  You both save money and save your retinas from the stress of that hot sun.

This sale is one of those deal a day sales but it gives you an amazing array of styles to pick from.  So why not pick up more than one?  With this sale, you could pick up more than one pair for the price of one which is pretty awesome when it comes to Electric sunglasses.  You will be the hippest dude on your block by accessorizing with your rad outfits.