Friday, July 31, 2009

Starbucks Frappuccino for 25c!

Go here to print a coupon for $1 off a bottle of Starbucks Frappuccino. Be sure to hit your back button so that you can print out a couple of these. Did you know that this is on sale this week (thru 8/1/09) at Walgreens 4 for $5 (use the Walgreens coupon in the in-store flyer)? That makes it 25c! Stock up for next week's commute!

Free Museum Day - Sept 26 09

Here's a great freebie to put on your calendar...


You can get free admission to hundreds of museum and cultural venues on Museum Day this year on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Go to the Smithsonian Magazine site for more info. and to get your printable pass.

Tax Free Weekend is Here!

School either started this week or is starting in the next couple of weeks here in Atlanta, so this weekend is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of Georgia's tax free weekend (July 30-Aug 2). If you're not in Georgia, go to your state's Department of Revenue website to see when you'll get your tax free weekend.


I'm going to see if I can pick up some school uniforms and other back to school and office supplies (only taking advantage of the amazing back to school supplies deals available of course).

What qualifies as tax free this weekend.

Articles of Clothing. The exemption applies to articles of clothing and footwear with a sales price of $100 or less per item. Clothing accessories such as handbags, umbrellas, cuff links, handkerchiefs, jewelry, key cases, wallets, watches and watch bands, and ponytail holders and/or similar hair products are not exempt. See lists of exempt items.

Personal Computers. A single purchase of $1,500 or less of personal computers and/or related accessories is exempt. If the single purchase exceeds $1,500, the entire transaction is taxable. See list of exempt items.

General School Supplies. The exemption applies to the purchase of general school supplies with a sales price of $20 or less per item. See list of exempt items.

An additional note - if you're in the market for new appliances and other energy and water-efficient products, the tax free days for those items are Oct 1-4 this year.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Upcoming Free Kids Workshops at Lowes and Home Depot



What's going on at upcoming Lowes Build and Grow clinics? On Sat Aug 8th you can take the kids to make a wooden powerboat and on Sat Aug 22nd, they can make a school bus. As usual, all supplies included and they'll love to take home their free apron and goggles. All classes are from 10-11am. Over at Home Depot, they can make a message center on Sat Aug 1st (it looks really cool - cork on one side and a corkboard on the other!) and on Sat Sept 5th, they can make a bean bag toss. Classes are from 9am-noon. There's nothing quite like free family fun! For my son, these free outings never get old!
Be sure to check my freebie calendar regularly for free events. Last week, we went to see a free movie at a local movie theatre, and we have received several DVD rentals for free from Redbox using the free weekly codes. You can get free movies, coffee and more. And don't forget to mark your calendar to go online every Friday to get your coupons for free chocolate bars!

Sample Sunday 7/26 - Your Guide to This Week's Best Samples

Here's the list. As always, this week's new samples in red...

Health & Beauty
Airborne
Alterna Haircare
Always Infinity
Ambi Soft and Even Stretch Mark Diminishing Oil, Colgate Wisp
Aquafresh Extreme Clean
Aveda Men’s Pure Performance Shampoo (you’ll get an instant printable coupon that you can take to your nearest Aveda retailer).
Aveeno Nourish Haircare sample and coupon – expires 10/31/09 or while supplies last
Bodycology (last time I ordered coconut lime – this time I asked for raspberry!)
Bragg Liquid Aminos
Carefree Liners
Carefree Ultra Protection Liners
Cellnique Blackhead and Whitehead Solution
Cloud 9 Soap
Dove Advanced Shampoo and Conditioner (Spanish)
Dove Calming Night (Spanish)
Dove Heat Defense
Dove Shampoo and Conditioner
Dove Deodorant (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Moisturizer/Body Wash (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Tanner (Spanish)
EmergenC
Emerils Original Essence (thanks to Money Saving Mom)
Energizer Hearing Aid Batteries
Flixsticks
Head and Shoulders Shampoo/Conditioner
Just Like Sugar Substitute
Kerasal Foot Lotion
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings
MD Skincare Deluxe Botanical Bar with Tea Tree and Aloe - Printable coupon for a free 2.25oz deluxe sample that you present at a Blue Mercury store (locations in 12 states)
Metamucil Berry Burst
Metamucil Clear and Natural
Nature Made Tripleflex Softgels
Nature’s Bounty Fish Oils
Nicoderm CQ
OB Products Origins launched its Reuse, Reduce, Recycle program. It is the company's attempt to keep cosmetics packaging out of our landfills. You can now take your empty cosmetic tubes, bottles, jars, etc. - regardless of brand - to your nearest Origins retail store or department store counter nationwide (except Nordstrom, Canada and Puerto Rico). All returned packaging will be sent back to a central location where products will be recycled or used for energy recovery. To thank you for your efforts, you'll receive a free sample of your choice of one of Origins' high-performance skincare products.
Oxyfresh Toothpaste
Playtex Sport
Prilosec OTC
Roots of Nature Remedies
Zunspot

Food/Beverages
EAS Myoplex Bar or Nutrition Shake
Ethiopian Coffee
Dunkin Donuts Original Blend Coffee (Dark or original blend)
Fiber One samples and coupons
Ideal sweetener
Mars Candy – (They’re giving away 250,000 coupons for free bars every Friday through 9/25/09)
Mighty Leaf Tea
Nescafe Tasters Choice (click on “try it on us”. Sample is all six flavors)
Orville Redenbachers Lime and Salt Popcorn plus several Hunts, Healthy Choice and Orville Redencachers Popcorn coupons (you’ll need to sign in)
Pero Instant Natural Beverage (left hand side of the screen)
PureVia sweetener
Quaker True Delights (Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond)
Roaring Lion and Red Bull Energy Drinks – limited to the first 1000 per month
Shelburne Falls Coffee
Splenda Sweetener
Teasta Tea (Don’t click on the Free Sample button as it doesn’t work. Simply look the tea selection and pick out two of the same sizes and enter the code indicated on the home page to get your free tea. They have some cool flavors, I can’t wait to try the chocolate mint roibos one!)
Total Blueberry Pomegranate Cereal
True Lemon
Yoplait Whips

Babies/Children
Kids Safety Kit from Amber Alert GPS
Babytalk Magazine
Binoculars and prize kit from REI
Enfamil Formula, Diaper Bag and More (for expectant and new moms)
Enfamil Nutramigen Formula (certificate that you print and take to your doctor)
GeoTrax DVD (Steamer and Samuel Save the Day)
Goodnights Underpants
Goodnights Boxers
Huggies Pure and Natural Diapers (with organic cotton!)
Lego Magazine
Members Mark Formula
Organic Valley Kids Activity Flyers
Parents Choice Formula
Pampers Potty Training Kit
Potty Training Success DVD
Precious Places DVD
Juicy Juice Sippy Cup
Juicy Juice Water Bottle

Home & Garden
babyGanics natural grime fighter (when you first enter your info., it will take you to a page that is "unavailable", but if you go back and try again, it will work)
Bic Pens (100 per day)
Free Green Cleaners
Gain with Febreze
Home Made Simple (this is a coupon booklet that comes out every few months, and it historically has a coupon in it for a bottle of free rinse aid)
Suze Orman Will and Trust Kit (normally $13.50, enter gift code People First – thanks to Freebies4Mom)
Viva Paper Towels

Pets
Life's Abundance Dog/Cat Food
Breathalicious Bone
Doggie Delightz Treats (scroll all the way to the bottom of their page)
Dogs Life Magazine
Greenies Dental Treats for Cats and Dogs
Pet N Shape Dog Treats
“Pet Inside” Stickers
Rachael Ray Nutrish
Synergy Labs Gloss and Glide Detangler for Dogs and Cats

Magazines
American Cheerleader
Business Week
1 free issue of Bridal Guide
Digital Photo Pro
Forbes (one free year)
Golf Digest
Kiplingers Personal Finance
Soap Opera Digest
Tennis Magazine
The Sportsman
Vegetarian Times (you’ll need 2 barcodes from Annie’s Naturals products for this, so check your pantry!)
Also see Babies/Children and Pets

Entertainment
Coldplay album – Left, Right, Left, Right, Left (thanks to The Motherload)
MP3 Downloadable Jazz Sampler (thanks to Fatwallet)
Walmart Weekly Free Downloadable Song

Remember... it's not always about the sample, but the coupons that usually come with the samples!

To stay up to date on the latest freebies, samples and hot deals, subscribe to Affluent Pauper for free updates

Back to School Deals - Week of July 26

Here are the best back to school deals I've found this week. Stock up on supplies for your school and your office and don't forget that this is also a good time to utilize the low prices to buy additional supplies for your local school or to donate to an organization in need.


CVS (3 day sale thru 7/29/09)
Free after ECBs:
100 sheet Caliber composition book (limit 2)
Caliber or CVS 7-15ct erasers, 100 ct push pins, 12 ct binder clips (limit 2)
Caliber pencil case or index card case (limit 2)
Pilot Easy Touch 2/pk pens (limit 2)
Swingline Tot stapler or Caliber sticky notes 2/pk (limit 2)
Get $3 ECBs when you buy any lunch carrier (prices starting at $5.99)

Staples (sale thru 8/1/09)
Keep an eye out for the $5 off any in-store purchase of $30 or more in the Sunday paper
25c – Elmers 4oz glue, Bic Matic Grip assorted 5/pk mechanical pencils, Staples 3x5 index cards 100/pk, slider pencil case, Staples cap erasers 12/pk, Staples manual pencil sharpener

OfficeMax (sale thru 8/1/09)
1c – Schoolio Von Hoolio 24/pk crayons (limit 3),
20c – Wescott Junior 5” scissors (limit 3)
25c – Assorted erasers and grips (limit 3), Schoolio Von Hoolio 2 or 4 pocket poly folders with or without prongs (limit 6)
99c – 5 ct pink erasers, SRX mechanical pencil starter set, 3x5 blank or ruled index cards 300/pk (limit 3), In Place binder pockets 5/pk

Office Depot (sale thru 8/1/09)
5c – Office Depot student compass with refillable pencil (limit 3)
20c – 4/pk Scholastic glue stick (limit 3)
75c – 1” school binder (limit 3)
Free Office Depot slider pencil box with minimum purchase of $10 or more (limit 3)
Backpacks and lunch totes as low as $4.99

Walgreens (sale thru 8/1/09)
39c – 4 oz Elmers Glue, 22x28 poster board (limit 6 of each with Walgreens coupon)
Penway protractor, Penway pencil/crayon sharpener, Penway pencil case, Penway index card case (limit 6 of each)
3/59c – Penway 2 pocket folder
3/99c – Penway 1 subject 60-70 sheet notebook, Corner Office 5/pk insertable tab dividers, 10/pk sheet protectors
4/$1 – Penway memo book (limit 6 with Walgreens coupon)
3/$1 – Penway Pocket poly folder (limit 6)
3/$1.59 – Penway filler paper 120-130 sheets
3/$1.99 - Penway 80pg composition book, Its Academic 5” scissors, 2 pack Sharpie markers, 24/pk Crayola crayons, Splash Poly Portfolio, Corner Office 3/pk mechanical pencils, Penway 12/pk colored pencils, 3/ppk glue stick, carry-all pouch.
3/$2.99 – 4/pk Corner Office pens or dry erase markers, 5/pk Splash highlighters, Work Essentials mini stapler

Walmart (sale thru 8/1/09)
15c – 70 sheet notebook, 2 pocket folder
25c – Elmers 2/pk glue sticks, Crayola 24/pk crayons
50c – Trapper 70-sheet notebook, Trapper folder
$1 – Dixon 24/ct Woodcase pencils, Crayola 12/ct colored pencils, Crayola 10-ct markers, Bic Cristal 10/pk pens

Target (sale thru 8/1/09)
50c – 12 ct Papermate Eagle pens, RoseArt 8ct washable watercolors, Jumbo or standard book cover, pencil pouch (fits in 3 ring binder), pencil box in pink or blue
$1 – Mead 1-5 subject poly notebooks, 2ct Sharpie fine or ultrafine tip markers with free mini marker, Elmers 6/pk washable glue sticks

Kroger (sale thru 8/1/09)
69c – Top Flight filler paper 150ct
89c – Bic 10/pk Cristal pens
2/$1 – Office Works #2 10/pk pencils
$1 – Office Works 12ct stick pens, 1ct safety scissors, 5ct mechanical pencils, 4oz Elmers glue, 100 sheet Top Flight composition notebooks

*use your Kroger card

Know anyone that needs supplies? Pass this list on to them so that they can plan their shopping trip around the fabulous deals being offered right now!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Teacher Appreciation Days July 19 and August 1


OfficeMax is having a teacher appreciation day on July 19. If you're a teacher, head in to OfficeMax to receive a free reusable tote. You'll then get 15% savings on everything you can fit in it. See your store associate for any exlusions.

Staples has a teacher appreciation day on August 1 from 9:00am-12:00pm. The first 100 teachers to arrive will receive a free gift.

Sample Sunday 7/19 - Your Guide to This Week's Best Samples

Here's the list. Yey – the Bodycology sample is back! As always, this week's new samples in red...

Health & Beauty
Airborne
Alterna Haircare
Always Infinity
Ambi Soft and Even Stretch Mark Diminishing Oil, Colgate Wisp
Aquafresh Extreme Clean
Aveda Men’s Pure Performance Shampoo (you’ll get an instant printable coupon that you can take to your nearest Aveda retailer).
Aveeno Nourish Haircare sample and coupon – expires 10/31/09 or while supplies last
Bodycology (last time I ordered coconut lime – this time I asked for raspberry!)
Bragg Liquid Aminos
Carefree Liners
Cellnique Blackhead and Whitehead Solution
Clinique Beauty Gift (become a fan of Teen Freeway on Facebook after you’ve filled out your e-mail address and they’ll e-mail you with a coupon for the exact product they’re sampling on July 15)
Cloud 9 Soap
Degree Men’s Deodorant
Dove Calming Night (Spanish)
Dove Heat Defense
Dove Shampoo and Conditioner
Dove Deodorant (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Moisturizer/Body Wash (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Tanner (Spanish)
EmergenC
Emerils Original Essence (thanks to Money Saving Mom)
Energizer Hearing Aid Batteries
Flixsticks
Head and Shoulders Shampoo/Conditioner
Just Like Sugar Substitute
Kerasal Foot Lotion
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings (another one!)
MD Skincare Deluxe Botanical Bar with Tea Tree and Aloe - Printable coupon for a free 2.25oz deluxe sample that you present at a Blue Mercury store (locations in 12 states)
Metamucil Berry Burst
Metamucil Clear and Natural
Nature Made Tripleflex Softgels
Nature’s Bounty Fish Oils
Nicoderm CQ
Nivea for Men
OB Products Origins launched its Reuse, Reduce, Recycle program. It is the company's attempt to keep cosmetics packaging out of our landfills. You can now take your empty cosmetic tubes, bottles, jars, etc. - regardless of brand - to your nearest Origins retail store or department store counter nationwide (except Nordstrom, Canada and Puerto Rico). All returned packaging will be sent back to a central location where products will be recycled or used for energy recovery. To thank you for your efforts, you'll receive a free sample of your choice of one of Origins' high-performance skincare products.
Oxyfresh Toothpaste
Playtex Sport
Prilosec OTC
Ulta Nailpolish – they will e-mail you coupon for free nail polish (worth $5) with any in-store purchase (they have products in store from $2.99)
Vaseline Aloe Fresh (Costco members only)

Food/Beverages
EAS Myoplex Bar or Nutrition Shake
Ethiopian Coffee
DiGiorno Flatbread Melts (click on “send a friend an e-card”)
Dunkin Donuts Original Blend Coffee
Fiber One samples and coupons
Golden Harvest Freeze-Dried Food
Ideal sweetener
Mars Candy – (They’re giving away 250,000 coupons for free bars every Friday through 9/25/09)
Mighty Leaf Tea
Nescafe Tasters Choice (click on “try it on us”. Sample is all six flavors)
Orville Redenbachers Lime and Salt Popcorn plus several Hunts, Healthy Choice and Orville Redencachers Popcorn coupons (you’ll need to sign in)
Pero Instant Natural Beverage (left hand side of the screen)
PureVia sweetener
Quaker True Delights (Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond)
Roaring Lion and Red Bull Energy Drinks – limited to the first 1000 per month
Shelburne Falls Coffee
Splenda Sweetener
Sun Crystals Natural Sweetener
Teasta Tea (Don’t click on the Free Sample button as it doesn’t work. Simply look the tea selection and pick out two of the same sizes and enter the code indicated on the home page to get your free tea. They have some cool flavors, I can’t wait to try the chocolate mint roibos one!)
True Lemon
Yoplait Whips

Babies/Children
Kids Safety Kit from Amber Alert GPS
Babytalk Magazine
Binoculars and prize kit from REI
Enfamil Formula, Diaper Bag and More (for expectant and new moms)
Enfamil Nutramigen Formula (certificate that you print and take to your doctor)
GeoTrax DVD (Steamer and Samuel Save the Day)
Goodnights Underpants
Goodnights Boxers
Huggies Pure and Natural Diapers (with organic cotton!)
Lego Magazine
Members Mark Formula
Organic Valley Kids Activity Flyers
Parents Choice Formula
Pampers Potty Training Kit
Potty Training Success DVD
Precious Places DVD
Juicy Juice Sippy Cup
Juicy Juice Water Bottle

Home & Garden
babyGanics natural grime fighter (when you first enter your info., it will take you to a page that is "unavailable", but if you go back and try again, it will work)
Bic Pens (100 per day)
Free Green Cleaners
Home Made Simple (this is a coupon booklet that comes out every few months, and it historically has a coupon in it for a bottle of free rinse aid)
Suze Orman Will and Trust Kit (normally $13.50, enter gift code People First – thanks to Freebies4Mom)
Viva Paper Towels

Pets
Life's Abundance Dog/Cat Food
Breathalicious Bone
Doggie Delightz Treats (scroll all the way to the bottom of their page)
Dogswell Dog Food
Dogs Life Magazine
Greenies Dental Treats for Cats and Dogs
Pet N Shape Dog Treats
“Pet Inside” Stickers
Rachael Ray Nutrish
Synergy Labs Gloss and Glide Detangler for Dogs and Cats

Magazines
American Cheerleader
Business Week
1 free issue of Bridal Guide
Digital Photo Pro
Forbes (one free year)
Golf Digest
Kiplingers Personal Finance
O Magazine (5 free issues to Start Sampling members)
Soap Opera Digest
Sport Rider
Tennis Magazine
The Sportsman
Time Out New York
Vegetarian Times (you’ll need 2 barcodes from Annie’s Naturals products for this, so check your pantry!)
Also see Babies/Children and Pets

Entertainment
Coldplay album – Left, Right, Left, Right, Left (thanks to The Motherload)
MP3 Downloadable Jazz Sampler (thanks to Fatwallet)Walmart Weekly Free Downloadable Song


To stay up to date on the latest freebies, samples and hot deals, subscribe to Affluent Pauper for free updates

Back to School Deals Week of 7/19/09

Here's this week's best back to school deals... If you have friends with school-age kids, share this post so that they can get the best deals on back to school supplies!


Staples (sale thru 7/25/09)
FREE after easy rebate: Zebra Cadoozles 0.7mm mechanical pencils (reg $2.99), Zebra Sarasa retractable gel pens 5/pk (reg. $4.99), pentel Handy Lines retractable assorted highlighters 4/pack (reg $4.99), Staples Slim-Line pencil sharpener (reg. $15.99) – limit 1
$1 after easy rebate or instant savings – Staples photo supreme 8.5x11 paper 50/0k (reg $12.98), Expo 4/pk bold color dry erase markers, 4/pk Pentel high polymer erasers, 5/pk Pentel ballpoint pens, perforated mini legal pads, staples notebooks – limit 2
$2 each – Pilot erasable gel pen 3/pk, Staples 0.7mm 6/pk mechanical pencils, Staples 6/pk stickies, mini dry erase board, pack of erasers – limit 2
Buy any backpack, get 100% back in Staples rewards (like getting a free backpack)

OfficeMax (sale thru 7/25)
20c Schoolio Von Hoolio 1” or 1.5” poly binders (reg. $1.99) – limit 6
25c Schoolio Von Hoolio colored pencils 12/pk (reg. 99c) – limit 3
1c dual pencil sharpener – limit 3
50c composition books (reg $1.59) – limit 6
50c OfficeMax glue combo pack (reg. $1.49)
50c Dixon #2 pencils 10/pk (reg. 99c)

Office Depot (sale thru 7/25/09)
5c Office Depot folders (reg 39c) – limit 5
5c Office Depot brand 6” protractor (reg $1.99) – limit 3
25c Write Bros Stick Pens 12/pk (reg 99c)
25c 24/pk Scholastic crayons 24/pk (reg 89c)
Free Office Depot acrylic ruler with $10 purchase

Walgreens (sale thru 7/25/09)
9c – 22x28 posterboard, 2 pocket Penway folder, #2 pencil, Penway highlighter – limit 12
19c – 10ct papermate 1.2 pens, 5 ct Papermate mechanical pencils – limit 6
19c – Penway flexible wooden 12” ruler, 100 pk Acco paper clips, 2 pocket Penway Poly folder with prongs
29c – 10/pk yellow pencils, 2/pk pink or 15 pk cap erasers
39c – Penway poly binder, 4oz glue, scotch transparent tape
49c – 5/pk bic Brite liner highlighters, 24/pk Penway crayons, 6 pack Jumbo crayons, school pencil box
59c – Scotch mailers (4x7 to 10.5x15”), 7-10/pk clasp envelopes, Penway dual hole sharpener, It’s Academic sharpener and eraser
99c – 12/pk Crayola colored pencils, 3 subject Penway notebook (120 sheets), It’s Academic stretch book cover, Spangles pencil pouch, Penway fabric carry-all pouch, 25/pk all in one set, 80 or 100 sheet 5x7 or 10.5x8” portfolio
Pilot G2 gel pens 2/pk $1 (free after Register Rewards)
Backpacks - $9.99 (rg $15.99)
Walmart
50c Trapper Keeper notebook
$1 Crayola 10-ct classic markers or Crayola 12ct colored pencils
$2.50 Georgia Pacific copy paper

CVS
PaperMate 10ct 1.2 pens 99c (free after ECB)
Caliber or CVS/pharmacy filler sheets 150ct $2 (free after ECB)




Sunday, July 12, 2009

Free Wild Coolers Beverages at Caribou Coffee

Willing to spend five minutes on a project to get free coffee? Well, head on over to Caribou Coffee's Facebook page, download their Wild it Up! application and edit one of your humdrum photos to make it wild. Upload it to Caribou Coffee and they'll send you a coupon for a free Wild Coolers beverage (8 to choose from). They do look yummy!

Back to School Deals - Week of 7/12


OK, it's officially time to stock up on school, office and craft supplies! Get 'em while they're hot!

Staples (1c deals valid thru 7/15/09, all others thru 7/18)
(the Sunday paper has a $5 off any $20 coupon in it)
Copy paper 1c (reg. $3.69). Limit 2.
#2 yellow pencils 1c ( reg. 99c). Limit 2.
$1 2/pk of kids scissors
$1 5/pk BIC Stylo-Brite colored ball pens
$1 photo plus gloss paper (rg $9.99)
$1 6/pk sharpie Accent markers
$1 3/pk wedge erasers
$1 stapler
$1 2/pk white out
$1 850” roll Scotch Magic tape
$1 white plastic pencil cases
BOGO (buy one get one free):
Crayola 10/pk markers
4/pk Sharpie
Jumbo paper clips
Papermate mechanical pencils
Staples spiral notepads
P-touch labelmaker $9.99 (usually $20)

OfficeMax (sale thru 7/18)
1c RoseArt 2/pk highlighters
50c Schoolio Von Hoolio 10/pk washable markers (reg. $1.99)
10c OfficeMax Metal Compass (reg. 99c)
5c 6” plastic protractor (reg. 99c). Limit 3.
99c Westcott Microban scissors (reg. $2.59). Limit 3.
99c OfficeMax Jumbo glue stick 2/pk ($1.99) Limit 3.
49c OfficeMax 12/pk #2 pencils (reg. 99c). Limit 3.
49c OfficeMax wide or college ruled filler paper (reg. $1.48). Limit 3.
49c Oxford white 3x5 index cards ruled or blank 100ct. (reg. 99c). Limit 3.
Buy one get one for 1c:
All Post it notes
All Uni Ball Gel and Rollerball Pens
All Sharpie Permanent Markers

Office Depot (sale thru 7/18/09)
None worth writing about this week. Check back next week.

Walgreens (sale thru 7/18/09)
99c Crayola 10/pk markers
99c Pilot EasyTouch Pens 2 or 3 pk.
39c 10/pk sheet protectors, 5 tab insertable tab dividers, 100 white or 70 colored ruled index cards or 10/pk papermate mechanical pencils
59c 12 colored pencils, 5 ct Penway mechanical pencils, 4 oz Elmers Glue or single scented pencil
79c Fiskars pointed or blunt scissors, Penway 80 sheet composition notebook or24 pack yellow pencils
29c Penway sharpener or eraser
For the following deals, you need to grab a coupon from the Walgreens flyer, located at the front of each store:
3 $1 1 subject notebook 60 or 70 sheets. Limit 6.
59c animal erasers. Limit 6.
2 41 120 or 130 sheets of filler paper. Limit 4.
19c mini highlighter. Limit 3.
2/$1 Sharpie permanent marker
59c writing 100 sheet writing tablet or 40 to 100 pack Mead envelopes.
3/$1 50 sheet legal pad
8/$1 2-pocket folder with prongs
$1.99 Expo dry erase 3-4/pk markers. Limit 3.

Walmart
15c 70-page 1-subject notebook

Target
$2 9x12 double sided dry erase board
50c for 12ct RoseArt colored pencils, 8ct RoseArt washable markers, 1” vinyl binder, 70 ct Mead notebook, vinyl pencil puch, 10ct Bic Cristal ballpoint pens, 24 ct #2 pencils or a pink or blue pencil box.
$5 64-ct Crayola sidewalk chalk

Sample Sunday 7/12 - Your Guide to This Week's Free Samples

Here's the list. As always, this week's new samples in red. Have fun!

Health & Beauty
Airborne
Alterna Haircare
Aquafresh Extreme Clean
Aveda Men’s Pure Performance Shampoo (you’ll get an instant printable coupon that you can take to your nearest Aveda retailer).
Aveeno Nourish Haircare sample and coupon – expires 10/31/09 or while supplies last
Bragg Liquid Aminos
Carefree Liners
Cellnique Blackhead and Whitehead Solution
Clinique Beauty Gift (become a fan of Teen Freeway on Facebook after you’ve filled out your e-mail address and they’ll e-mail you with a coupon for the exact product they’re sampling on July 15)
Cloud 9 Soap
Degree Men’s Deodorant
Dove Heat Defense
Dove Shampoo and Conditioner
Dove Deodorant (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Moisturizer/Body Wash (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Tanner (Spanish)
EmergenC
Emerils Original Essence (thanks to Money Saving Mom)
Energizer Hearing Aid Batteries
Flixsticks
Head and Shoulders Shampoo/Conditioner
Just Like Sugar Substitute
Kerasal Foot Lotion
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings (another one!)
MD Skincare Deluxe Botanical Bar with Tea Tree and Aloe - Printable coupon for a free 2.25oz deluxe sample that you present at a Blue Mercury store (locations in 12 states)
Metamucil Berry Burst
Nature Made Tripleflex Softgels
Nature’s Bounty Fish Oils
Nicoderm CQ
Nivea for Men
OB Products Origins launched its Reuse, Reduce, Recycle program. It is the company's attempt to keep cosmetics packaging out of our landfills. You can now take your empty cosmetic tubes, bottles, jars, etc. - regardless of brand - to your nearest Origins retail store or department store counter nationwide (except Nordstrom, Canada and Puerto Rico). All returned packaging will be sent back to a central location where products will be recycled or used for energy recovery. To thank you for your efforts, you'll receive a free sample of your choice of one of Origins' high-performance skincare products.
Oxyfresh Toothpaste
Playtex Sport
Prilosec OTC
Ulta Nailpolish – they will e-mail you coupon for free nail polish (worth $5) with any in-store purchase (they have products in store from $2.99)
Vaseline Aloe Fresh (Costco members only)

Food/Beverages
EAS Myoplex Bar or Nutrition Shake
Ethiopian Coffee
DiGiorno Flatbread Melts (click on “send a friend an e-card”)
Dunkin Donuts Original Blend Coffee
Fiber One samples and coupons
Golden Harvest Freeze-Dried Food
Mars Candy – (They’re giving away 250,000 coupons for free bars every Friday through 9/25/09)
Mighty Leaf Tea
Nescafe Tasters Choice (click on “try it on us”. Sample is all six flavors)
Orville Redenbachers Lime and Salt Popcorn plus several Hunts, Healthy Choice and Orville Redencachers Popcorn coupons (you’ll need to sign in)
Pero Instant Natural Beverage (left hand side of the screen)
Quaker True Delights (Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond)
Roaring Lion and Red Bull Energy Drinks – limited to the first 1000 per month
Shelburne Falls Coffee
Splenda Sweetener
Sun Crystals Natural Sweetener
Teasta Tea (Don’t click on the Free Sample button as it doesn’t work. Simply look the tea selection and pick out two of the same sizes and enter the code indicated on the home page to get your free tea. They have some cool flavors, I can’t wait to try the chocolate mint roibos one!)
True Lemon
Yoplait Whips

Babies/Children
Kids Safety Kit from Amber Alert GPS
Babytalk Magazine
Binoculars and prize kit from REI
Enfamil Formula, Diaper Bag and More (for expectant and new moms)
Enfamil Nutramigen Formula (certificate that you print and take to your doctor)
GeoTrax DVD (Steamer and Samuel Save the Day)
Goodnights Underpants
Huggies Pure and Natural Diapers (with organic cotton!)
Lego Magazine
Members Mark Formula
Organic Valley Kids Activity Flyers
Parents Choice Formula
Pampers Potty Training Kit
Potty Training Success DVD
Precious Places DVD
Juicy Juice Sippy Cup
Juicy Juice Water Bottle

Home & Garden
babyGanics natural grime fighter (when you first enter your info., it will take you to a page that is "unavailable", but if you go back and try again, it will work)
Bic Pens (100 per day)
Free Green Cleaners
Home Made Simple (this is a coupon booklet that comes out every few months, and it historically has a coupon in it for a bottle of free rinse aid)
Suze Orman Will and Trust Kit (normally $13.50, enter gift code People First – thanks to Freebies4Mom)
Viva Paper Towels

Pets
Life's Abundance Dog/Cat Food
Breathalicious Bone
Doggie Delightz Treats (scroll all the way to the bottom of their page)
Dogswell Dog Food
Dogs Life Magazine
Greenies Dental Treats for Cats and Dogs
Pet N Shape Dog Treats
“Pet Inside” Stickers
Rachael Ray Nutrish
Synergy Labs Gloss and Glide Detangler for Dogs and Cats

Magazines
American Cheerleader
Business Week
1 free issue of Bridal Guide
Digital Photo Pro
Forbes (one free year)
Golf Digest
Soap Opera Digest
Sport Rider
Tennis Magazine
The Sportsman
Time Out New York
Vegetarian Times (you’ll need 2 barcodes from Annie’s Naturals products for this, so check your pantry!)
Also see Babies/Children and Pets

Entertainment
Coldplay album – Left, Right, Left, Right, Left (thanks to The Motherload)
MP3 Downloadable Jazz Sampler (thanks to Fatwallet)
Walmart Weekly Free Downloadable Song

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Free Mocha Mondays at McDonalds

McDonalds is offering free samples of hot and ice mochas every Monday from now until August 3rd at participating locations between 7am and 7pm (and by sample-sized, they mean 8oz of hot mocha or 7oz of iced mocha - which is probably the same size cup you're drinking out of at home - just enought to get you through that commute!)

Free Tote Bag at Cost Plus World Market


No purchase necessary for this one. You can head on over to Cost Plus World Market for a free tote bag (one per person per day). These tote bags are so cute, they give the Trader Joes re-useable totes a run for their money! These are while supplies and I'm sure supplies will go fast!

Monday, July 6, 2009

Starbucks Free Ice Cream Giveaway

As you probably already know, I'm a big fan of Starbucks ice cream, especially Mocha Frappucino. Well, if you're on Facebook, you can get a free pint of Starbucks ice cream. Make sure you're logged in to Facebook and then click here. From now until July 19, Starbucks is giving away 800 free pints every hour! You'll get to send the coupon to a friend (or simply send it to yourself but be sure to share the yummy goodness with someone). Since I know you'll be hooked once you try it, grab a $1.00 coupon here for the next time you need to fill your addiction.

In the mood for even more ice cream? You can print out a $1 coupon on my blog here for Haagen Dazs ice cream and if you're on a milk-free diet, you'll also find a $1 coupon for a pint of Purely Decadent soy ice cream there. Thanks to Freebies4mom for posting the Starbucks giveaway on Facebook!

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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Sample Sunday 7/5 - Your Guide to This Week's Free Samples

Here's the list. New items include toothpaste, magazine subs, items for your pets, items for your kids. As always, this week's new samples in red...

Health & Beauty
Airborne
Alterna Haircare
Aquafresh Extreme Clean
Aveda Men’s Pure Performance Shampoo (you’ll get an instant printable coupon that you can take to your nearest Aveda retailer).
Aveeno Nourish Haircare sample and coupon – expires 10/31/09 or while supplies last
Carefree Liners
Cellnique Blackhead and Whitehead Solution
Cloud 9 Soap
Degree Men’s Deodorant
Dove Heat Defense
Dove Shampoo and Conditioner
Dove Deodorant (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Moisturizer/Body Wash (Spanish)
Dove Energy Glow Tanner (Spanish)
EmergenC
Emerils Original Essence (thanks to Money Saving Mom)
Energizer Hearing Aid Batteries
Flixsticks
Head and Shoulders Shampoo/Conditioner
Just Like Sugar Substitute
Kerasal Foot Lotion
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings
Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings (another one!)
MD Skincare Deluxe Botanical Bar with Tea Tree and Aloe - Printable coupon for a free 2.25oz deluxe sample that you present at a Blue Mercury store (locations in 12 states)
Metamucil Berry Burst
Nature Made Tripleflex Softgels
Nature’s Bounty Fish Oils
Nicoderm CQ
OB Products Origins launched its Reuse, Reduce, Recycle program. It is the company's attempt to keep cosmetics packaging out of our landfills. You can now take your empty cosmetic tubes, bottles, jars, etc. - regardless of brand - to your nearest Origins retail store or department store counter nationwide (except Nordstrom, Canada and Puerto Rico). All returned packaging will be sent back to a central location where products will be recycled or used for energy recovery. To thank you for your efforts, you'll receive a free sample of your choice of one of Origins' high-performance skincare products.
Oxyfresh Toothpaste
Playtex Sport
Prilosec OTC
Ulta Nailpolish – they will e-mail you coupon for free nail polish (worth $5) with any in-store purchase (they have products in store from $2.99)
Vaseline Aloe Fresh (Costco members only)

Food/Beverages
EAS Myoplex Bar or Nutrition Shake
Ethiopian Coffee
DiGiorno Flatbread Melts (click on “send a friend an e-card”)
Dunkin Donuts Original Blend Coffee
Golden Harvest Freeze-Dried Food
Mars Candy – (They’re giving away 250,000 coupons for free bars every Friday through 9/25/09)
Mighty Leaf Tea
Nescafe Tasters Choice (click on “try it on us”. Sample is all six flavors)
Orville Redenbachers Lime and Salt Popcorn plus several Hunts, Healthy Choice and Orville Redencachers Popcorn coupons (you’ll need to sign in)
Pero Instant Natural Beverage (left hand side of the screen)
Quaker True Delights (Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond)
Roaring Lion and Red Bull Energy Drinks – limited to the first 1000 per month
Shelburne Falls Coffee
Splenda Sweetener
Sun Crystals Natural Sweetener
Teasta Tea (Don’t click on the Free Sample button as it doesn’t work. Simply look the tea selection and pick out two of the same sizes and enter the code indicated on the home page to get your free tea. They have some cool flavors, I can’t wait to try the chocolate mint roibos one!)
True Lemon
Yoplait Whips
White Castle Slider – good thru July 12th (thanks Money Saving Mom!)

Babies/Children
Kids Safety Kit from Amber Alert GPS
Babytalk Magazine
Binoculars and prize kit from REI
Enfamil Formula, Diaper Bag and More (for expectant and new moms)
Enfamil Nutramigen Formula (certificate that you print and take to your doctor)
GeoTrax DVD (Steamer and Samuel Save the Day)
Goodnights Underpants
Huggies Pure and Natural Diapers (with organic cotton!)
Lego Magazine
Members Mark Formula
Organic Valley Kids Activity Flyers
Parents Choice Formula
Potty Training Success DVD
Precious Places DVD
Juicy Juice Sippy Cup
Juicy Juice Water Bottle

Home & Garden
babyGanics natural grime fighter (when you first enter your info., it will take you to a page that is "unavailable", but if you go back and try again, it will work)
Bic Pens (100 per day)
Free Green Cleaners
Suze Orman Will and Trust Kit (normally $13.50, enter gift code People First – thanks to Freebies4Mom)

Pets
Life's Abundance Dog/Cat Food
Breathalicious Bone
Doggie Delightz Treats (scroll all the way to the bottom of their page)
Dogswell Dog Food
Dogs Life Magazine
Greenies Dental Treats for Cats and Dogs
Pet N Shape Dog Treats
“Pet Inside” Stickers
Rachael Ray Nutrish
Synergy Labs Gloss and Glide Detangler for Dogs and Cats

Magazines
American Cheerleader
Business Week
1 free issue of Bridal Guide
Digital Photo Pro
Forbes (one free year)
Golf Digest
Soap Opera Digest
Sport Rider
Tennis Magazine
The Sportsman
Time Out New York
Vegetarian Times (you’ll need 2 barcodes from Annie’s Naturals products for this, so check your pantry!)
Also see Babies/Children and Pets

Entertainment
Coldplay album – Left, Right, Left, Right, Left (thanks to The Motherload)
MP3 Downloadable Jazz Sampler (thanks to Fatwallet)
Walmart Weekly Free Downloadable Song

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50 Free Prints at CVS

I'm gearing up for a scrapbooking event next month, so I'm in the market for free prints. Grab your 50 free prints at CVS. If you want free prints too, get 20 free prints when you sign up to CVS.com and get another 30 when you add your CVS card. I haven't uploaded my photos yet, but with these deals, you can generally pick them up for free at your local store or get them delivered for a small fee.

Free Slurpee Day on July 11 at 7-Eleven


OK, I can't bring myself to down a slurpee, but for those of you who'd like these icy treats, grab your free slurpee at 7-Eleven on July 11. This is a nationwide offer, but as usual, check in with your local store to be sure they're participating.

Want to stay in the loop on other freebie events? Check out my Freebie Calendar!

Free Fish Taco Day - Long John Silvers - July 14

Long John Silver's Baja Fish Taco Day is coming up. Grab a free fish taco from opening until 2:30 p.m. on July 14th.


Back to School Deals Have Started!

Walmart is kicking off the back to school savings season! This week (7/5/09-7/11/09), they're offering 70 page spiral notebooks for 25c, Elmers Washable Glue (4 oz) for 30c and Crayola 24ct Crayons for 30c.


Toys R Us is also getting started by offering a free lunch kit (valued at $9.99) with any backpack valued at $12.99 or more (excluding Adidas). If you're planning on packing your kids a healthy lunch, be sure to check out my post on how you can get an amazing deal on organic apple juice boxes here.

Last year the real deals started the week of July 20 and the best deals lasted three weeks. Stay tuned next week for even more savings (last year we got lots of crayons, pens, pads of paper and more for free - I got supplies not only for my kids but stocked up on a years worth of office supplies too). If you know anyone with kids, let them know about my blog. By subscribing, you'll get a recap each week of the hottest deals for this back to school season.