Happy New Year - Taking a Few Days Off

I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I am taking a few days off because my sister is here from California. I will be back on Monday and ready for a new year! Thanks to everyone who reads or follows my blog!

In To Win Wednesday Giveaway Round-Up 12/29

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Buy 1Get 1 Free Little Caesars Pizza Coupon

Sign up at Little Caesars to get a Buy One Get One Free Pizza coupon by email. Buy any one Hot n ready Pizza and a pizza of equal or lesser value for free!

Disney Movie Rewards : Free 50 Points

Hurry to get your 50 points! I am not sure when this code expires. Just go to Disney Movie Rewards and enter the code: COOL.

If you have not signed up for Disney Movie Rewards, consider doing so. There are usually free points and you can receive points for movie ticket stubs too.

In To Win Wdnesday Giveaway Round-Up 12/22

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Power Gig: Rise of the Six String Bundle Review

Who didn't want to be a rock star when they were a kid? Power Gig: Rise of the Rock Star is first and only band video game with a real guitar as a controller! No guitar experience necessary!

The premise of the game is that the world of Ohm is in the hands of an evil empire. Music is banned and rockers are in trouble. Only you can save the world and Rock n Roll. The song list is great. It includes songs from Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews band, John Mayer, Kid Rock, Smashing Pumpkins, Snow Patrol, and more. You can check out the song list here.

The Power Gig: Rise of the Six String bundle is available for the XBox and Playstation 3. The game bundle comes with :

• Power Gig: Rise of the SixString videogame.
• Wireless SixString Guitar Controller/Electric Guitar. Plug into any standard amp to jam with your friends when not playing the game.
• Includes guitar strap.
• Includes extra guitar strings & picks.

More product features:
• Bonus: Learn Guitar! Power Gig can help teach basic guitar skills including how to properly press down on a string, hold a pick, and strum. In addition, you can turn on an optional chording mode that will help teach players actual guitar power chords in the songs they are playing.

• Music Makes You Smarter? Did you know that playing music develops concentration and memory and sharpens hand-eye coordination? And according to NAMM, studies show that music enhances intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development.

• Available at Major Retailers You can find Power Gig at major retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, GameStop, ToysRUs, BJ’s, QVC, and Amazon.

• One-Stop Shopping You can buy everything you need in one box! The band kit comes with the game and the SixString guitar controller so you can start playing right away.

• Worry-Free Fun In a marketplace of violent video games, rest assured that Power Gig’s world of Ohm is a peaceful zone. The ESRB gave the game a T (Teen) rating, listing mild lyrics and mild suggestive themes.

My Thoughts: I love that the game uses a real guitar. You can learn to play the guitar while playing the game. I also really liked the songs that were included for the game!

*The featured product for this review was provided to me, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. No other monetary compensation was given. The opinions expressed here are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.*

Free Ruffles Bag Coupon by Mail

Just "Like" Ruffles on Facebook and tehy will send you a .99 coupon off a .99 bag of Ruffles. So a free small bag of chips. Yum!

Give an Entertainment Gift : Roku Review

Do you have someone on your Christmas list who is hard to buy for? Or do you know someone who loves to watch movies and TV episodes? Then consider giving a Roku as a gift this year.


Have you heard of Roku? Roku is a small box that makes it easy to download TV shows and movies to your TV. With Roku, you can watch Netflix, Amazon on Demand, Pandora, and Hulu Plus on your TV. Did you know that some Amazon on Demand shows are free?


I was super excited to try out the Roku. It is really small so it doesn't take up much room. We subscribe to Netflix so I knew that would be the first feature that I would want to try out. Easy to set up once I found the correct spot on my TV. Seriously who puts the connections on the side of the TV? Once plugged in , it literally took less than 5 minutes to get the Netflix account to sync to the Roku and to start watching a show.

It was great to be able to watch Netflix instant shows on our larger TV. We have watched through our Wii but the Wii is connected to our smaller TV in the basement. Now some people can watch Netflix TV while other people can play the Wii.

The Roku prices range from $59.99 to $99.99 . The model that I tested was the Roku HD which retails for $59.99 . The more expensive models feature 1080p HD video quality and more extended-range wireless. The basic model does have wireless capability or you can hook it up to your internet directly.

So is worth the money? Definitely!! If you have a Netflix subscription then this is a no brainer. You will get so much more out of your subscription. The same thing goes if you have a Hulu Plus membership. If you don't have Hulu Plus or Netflix, then you can still watch some free TV shows from Amazon and some of the other channels. Or you can pay to watch a movie through Amazon and skip the trip to the video store.

** I recieved a Roku HD player from Roku to use for this review. No other compensation was given. The opinions are my own.**

Bath & Body Works Instant Win Game

Bath & Body Works has an instant win sweepstakes game. You get a coupon even if you don't win a prize. The coupon that I received was $10 off a $30 purchase.

Extreme Couponing Show on TLC

TLC has a new show called Extreme Couponing. It will be on December 29th at 8 pm ET. The show will feature 4 couponers. It sounds like it will be entertaining. I just wonder if they will try to make couponers out to be "crazy people".

In To Win Wednesday Giveaway Round-Up 12/15

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Send a Free Dozen Cookies to Our Troops

Awesome!! Make the season a little sweeter for our troops! Help Kenmore send cookies to the troops. Just "Like" Kenmore on Facebook and then add your personal message to the cookie delivery.

Even sweeter—by helping us reach our goal of sending a quarter million cookies to the troops, Kenmore will donate $50,000 to Heroes at Home Wish Registry to assist military families in need.

Cool USB Man Gift Card at Best Buy

This is one of the best gift card attached freebies. Right now, Best Buy has a gift card with the USB Man attached to it. The USB Man connects to your computer's usb port and then allows you to have multiple usb connections.

I put a $1 on the gift card to get mine. You can ask if there is a lower minimum. If you don't seethem, ask an employee because sometimes they hide them behind the counter.

Monday New Week Reminders 12/13

Here are some great deals or free offers that are coming up soon.

Ongoing through 12/24 - Free kids events at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland. See the free event list.

Saturday 12/11 Lowes Build and Grow Kids Workshop - Passenger Car

Wednesday 12/15 Free Ice Cream Cupcake at Maggie Moos 3pm - 7 pm with any canned good donation

Monday 12/27 Free Spicy Chicken Biscuit from Chick-fil-A

Fisher-Price Imaginext Ocean Mega Playset $19.99

Hot deal on this Imaginext set! Right now the Fisher-Price Imaginext Ocean Mega Playset is $19.99 at Toys R US online. Plus get 10% cashback in TRU rewards if you are a rewards member (free to join).

This set was normally $80 and is listed at Amazon for $140 !!

I'm Back ! Flu at My House

Sorry, I wasn't around much last week. The flu bug has hit everyone at my house. I am feeling better now so I will be back to posting. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Giveaway Winners!

Here are the winners of my latest giveaways.

The winner of the iWave iPod case is #7 Lawrence
Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

7

Timestamp: 2010-12-09 17:24:42 UTC

The winner of the Crazy About Cookies cookbook is #19 terril42

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

19

Timestamp: 2010-12-09 17:27:33 UTC


I will be emailing the winners. They will have 48 hours to claim their prize or I will draw a new winner. Thanks!

Nintendo DS Lite Game System $75 at Radio Shack

Great deal on Nintendo DS Lite if you can find it at your Radio Shack store. You can check store availability online.

First click here to access the Radio Shack website.
Then click on one of the DS Lite Systems that are $74.97 . The screen will say sold out online so click the "Find It In Store" button and enter your zipcode. I recommend calling the store to double check the price. Hope you find one!

Please note: that all prices are subject to change without prior notice. Prices advertised on this site are for online orders only. Prices on some items may differ from those advertised in RadioShack stores. All merchandise may not be available at all stores, and all stores may not participate in all sales promotions. We recommend you contact the store to confirm product availability and price.

Yummy! Disney's Giant Gingerbread Tree

Wow, this looks so yummy! Here is a time lapse video of the making of the Disney 17 foot tall Gingerbread Tree.

JC Penney $10 off $25 In-store Printable Coupon

JC Penney offers $10 off $25 with this Printable Coupon which may be used through December 24, 2010. Certain exclusions apply, see coupon for detail.

The funny barcode is for the store to scan.

In To Win Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 12/08

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Disney Movie Rewards Free 25 Days of Points

Get Disney Movie Rewards points everyday through Christmas! First log into your Disney rewards account, then go here and scroll down to the bottom of the page while looking for the Disney rewards link. Click it, and your account will automatically be credited with 5 points!

Code change everyday at 9 am PST. Also I believe that the code dec250305 is still valid for 15 points (if you missed the first couple days of points).

If you have not signed up for Disney Movie Rewards, consider doing so. There are usually free points and you can receive points for movie ticket stubs too.

Free Luna Bar - Check Your Email

Did you sign up last spring for the free Luna newsletter and samples? If so, check your email for an free sample offer link. You will receive a free sample of either a LUNA Chocolate Dipped Coconut bar or a LUNA Chocolate Chunk bar in the next 4-6 weeks.

You have to already be a Luna Newsletter subscriber to get the sample.

In to Win Giveaway Round Up 12/01

I love giveaways! So let's all share the Linky love. Do you have a giveaway on your blog or website? Please leave the link for it below. Only family friendly links please! The link should go directly to your giveaway page.

Remember to enter my giveaways that end thgis week:
Crazy About Cookies Cookbook (12/01)
iWave Case for iPod/iPhone (12/02)

Free Chick-Fil-A 2011 Calendar When Buy $20 Gift Card

Chick Fil A is now offering a free 2011 "The Cows of Reality" Calendar if you buy a $20 Gift Card. This may be at only select locations. Call ahead to make sure that your location is participating.

The Calendar is a $6 value and comes with a coupon each month for a FREE food item with no purchase necessary!

Free food coupons are as follows:

January
Free Spicy Chicken Biscuit($2.09) or Small Bowl of Chicken Soup($2.35)
February
Free Yogurt Parfait($2.15) and Dasani Bottle Water($1.49)
March
Free Large Diet Coke($1.75)
April
Free 8-count chick-fil-a nuggets($2.85)
May
Free Chargrilled Chicken Garden Salad($5.45)
June
Free Small Hand-Spun Milkshake($2.59)
July
Free Medium Lemonade($1.65)
August
Free Large Sprite($1.75)
September
Free Spicy Chicken Sandwich($3.09)
October
Free Large Coca-Cola($1.75)
November
Free 3-count Chick-n-Minis($2.19) or Large Waffle Fries($1.85)
December
Free Large Coca-Cola Zero($1.75)

Monday New Week Reminders 11/30

Here are some great deals or free offers that are coming up soon.

Ongoing through 12/24 - Free kids events at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland. See the free event list.

Tuesday 11/30 Remember to sign up for the 12 Days of Whataburger

Wednesday 12/01 Remember to sign up for the Starbucks 12 Days of Sharing.

Friday 12/03 Free Freaky Pet at participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores - there is suppose to be a new magic phrase - I will post when it is available

Saturday 12/04 Lowes Build and Grow Kids Workshop - Train Caboose

Saturday 12/04 Home Depot Kids Workshops - Picture Frame

Saturday 12/11 Lowes Build and Grow Kids Workshop - Passenger Car

Free Gift Each Month For Bath & Body Works

Join the new LUV BBW Club and receive a FREE GIFT on any Thursday of each month. One gift per month. Just fill out the form and you will receive your membership card in the mail.

*You will receive your monthly gift by visiting U.S. Bath & Body Works stores on any Thursday during each calendar month and presenting your Membership Card. Membership Card must be presented, and will be punched, each time a gift is received.

Holiday Gala: iWave Cell Phone/iPod Touch Case

Wondering what to get a teen or tween for Christmas? Help them bling out their iPod Touch or iPhone with a great accessories from iWave. iWave features cool cases and earbuds with Swarovski crystal accents. Also they have a new Grass Roots Collection which features accessories made out of renewable materials such as bamboo, recycled wood, hemp, and other natural materials.



About iWave: "Nowhere else will you be able to find a company that incorporates fashion, unique design and value into one as good as we do. Our purpose is to give our customers the latest case, the latest accessory or any of the products that we make at a price they can afford, while not compromising quality or attention to detail. This unrelenting promise separates us from the rest."

* I received a iPod case to review. Opinions are my own.*

Giveaway: One lucky reader will win a cell phone/iTouch case from iWave.

To Enter: Leave a comment telling me who you would like to give this to.

Additional Entries: You can do any one or all of the following to earn extra entries. Please leave an additional comment for each that you have done.

• Follow my blog (see the left sidebar to sign up). Already a Follower, that counts too.

• Enter one of my other giveaways. Leave a comment saying which other giveaway that you entered.

• Follow me on Twitter (current followers count) (leave username)

• Tweet about this giveaway and leave the link.

• Subscribe to my blog (see left sidebar to sign up). Current subscribers count too.

• Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post.

• Post my button on your blog and leave a link. Have my button already, that counts!

Giveaway is open to US residents only. The giveaway ends on Thursday December 2nd at 11:59 CST. Winner will be chosen using a random number generator. Winner will be posted on this blog and notified by email. The winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn. Please make sure that you leave your email address in your comment or in your profile so I can contact you if you win.

In to Win Giveaway Round Up 11/23

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Amazon Deal: Harry Potter Years 1-6 Giftset

Do you have a Harry Potter fan at your house?

Amazon has Harry Potter giftsets on sale today as their Gold Box Deal of the Day! The Harry Potter Years 1-6 DVD Giftset (Widescreen Edition) is only $23.99 and the Harry Potter Years 1-6 Giftset [Blu-ray] is only $39.99.

Holiday Gala: Crazy About Cookies Giveaway

Who doesn't love cookies?? Nothing smells better than a fresh out of the oven homemade cookie. It is also a great way to find yourself surrounded by hungry family members in the kitchen!

So I was excited to review Crazy About Cookies by Krystina Castella. If you think that the name sounds familiar then maybe you have seen her other book: Crazy About Cupcakes.


Book title : Crazy About Cookies: 300 Scrumptious Recipes for Every Occasion & Craving
Publisher: Sterling
Published: November 2010
Paperback, 304 pages
ISBN13: 9781402769139

Let's talk cookies! Sure you may have other cookbooks with cookie recipes so why do you need Crazy About Cookies ? Well here are some of the reasons that I loved this cookie cookbook:

• Specific recipes that Gluten Free, Sugar Free, and Vegan.

• Step by step easy to follow directions.

• A wide variety of cookie recipes including breakfast cookies, baby announcement cookies, cookie favorites, and fortune cookies.

• Most recipes include variations at the end of recipe. For example : Low fat Lemon Sugar Cutout cookie recipe includes variations for Chocolate Cutout Cookies, Lemon Nut Cookies, and Lime Cookies.

• Great photo for almost every recipe

This cookbook would be a great gift idea for beginner bakers, moms, newlyweds, or anyone who loves to cook! This book is available on Amazon for $12.21 or you can find it at your local bookstore

*I received a free copy of Crazy About Cookies to review. The opinions are my own*

Giveaway: One lucky reader will win a copy of Crazy About Cookies!

To Enter: Leave a comment telling me what your favorite cookie is.

Additional Entries: You can do any one or all of the following to earn extra entries. Please leave an additional comment for each that you have done.

• Follow my blog (see the left sidebar to sign up). Already a Follower, that counts too.

• Enter one of my other giveaways. Leave a comment saying which other giveaway that you entered.

• Follow me on Twitter (current followers count) (leave username)

• Tweet about this giveaway and leave the link.

• Subscribe to my blog (see left sidebar to sign up). Current subscribers count too.

• Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post.

• Post my button on your blog and leave a link. Have my button already, that counts!

Giveaway is open to US residents only. The giveaway ends on Wednesday December 1st at 11:59 CST. Winner will be chosen using a random number generator. Winner will be posted on this blog and notified by email. The winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn. Please make sure that you leave your email address in your comment or in your profile so I can contact you if you win.

Winner of Build A Bear Gift Card

* My Holiday Giveaway & review is this week! I am having several new giveaways on Smart Cents mom this week starting later today! *

Thanks to all who entered my Build A Bear gift card giveaway! The winner is #73 Jenn.

Here are your random numbers:

73

Timestamp: 2010-11-22 13:53:55 UTC

I will be emailing the winner and they will have 48 hours to respond. Thanks!

HOT! $10 off $10 Purchase Printable Hallmark Coupon

Hurry! Get your $10 off a $10 purchase printable coupon for Hallmark Gold Crown stores.

***Use this coupon as soon as possible!! People are printing tons of these. I have a feeling that Hallmark may start denying them.**

This is suppose to be for moms but you can put in any name. Not sure if you will be denied at Hallmark if you are a guy.

Disney Beauty & The Beast Dvd/BluRay Combo $9.99

Get Beauty & the Beast Dvd/BluRay Combo pack for $9.99 . First print your $10 off coupon for Beauty & the Beast. Target has a price of $24.99 but starting 11/21 to 11/24 in their pre-Black Friday sale, they're offering $5 off any Disney Blu ray DVD $16.99 and higher.

So $24.99 - $5 - $10 coupon = $9.99

Staples 15% off Coupon

Use this printable coupon to take 15% off your purchase at Staples stores. Coupon is good through 11/21.

Video Games Deals at Amazon

I have ordered video games through Amazon fo rthe last few years. They are having some good deals right now for the following games:

Your Shape w/Motion Tracking Camera (Wii) $9.99


Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands - XBOX 360 $9.99


Final Fantasy XIII XBOX 360 $19.99

Resident Evil 4 (Wii) $9.99

Starbucks 12 days of Sharing

Possible free stuff or great coupons from Starbucks. Just text 12DAYS to 29943 to sign up for Starbucks 12 days of Sharing! Starting Dec. 1st, you will get one offer per day! Text Messaging rates apply.

Free P&G Gift Packs at Walmart After Rebate

Just put up a detailed post on Best Free Samples on how to get P&G specially marked gift baskets for free after rebate. Check it out here.

12 Days of Whataburger Coupons = Freebies

Whatabuger did this promotion last year and had a free item for every day that they did it. Sign up! Then starting November 30th to December 22nd, every other day you will receive an email with a coupon for that day.

Free Bath & Body Works Travel Size w/Any Purchase

Use this coupon to get a free Signature Collection travel size item for free with any other purchase. Coupon is valid through 12/01. FInd a cheap item such as a nail file or small gift bag. Great stocking stuffers.

"In to Win" Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 11/17

I love giveaways! So let's all share the Linky love. Do you have a giveaway on your blog or website? Please leave the link for it below. Only family friendly links please! The link should go directly to your giveaway page.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway for a $15 Build A Bear gift card!

Macy's: $10 Off $25 Printable Coupon 11/16 & 11/17

Macy's has a printable coupon for $10 off $25 which may be used between 11/16 and 11/17 from store opening until 1:00 pm each day. Coupon is valid on 11/16 & 11/17 only. Certain exclusions apply, see coupon for details.

Starbucks Holiday Drinks: BOGO Free 11/18-11/21

Starbucks is having a Buy One Get One Free Holiday drink sale on November 18 – 21 from 2-5pm! Great for a day of holiday shopping or just meet up with a friend.

The holiday drinks included are:

Caramel Brulee Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte, Caramel Brulee Frappuccino blended beverage, Peppermint Mocha Frappaccino blended beverage.

JC Penny Sale : Women Columbia Fleece Jacket $20

Great deal ! Get a Women's Columbia 3 Rivers Fleece Jacket (available in various colors) for $19.99 from JC Penny. Go here to select your jacket at the price of $29.99 then at checkout use the promo code FINEDAY to get $10 off. So $29.99 – $10 off with code FINEDAY = $19.99.

Select in-store pick up to save on shipping, otherwise it’s $5.95 to ship to home

Monday New Week Reminders 11/15

Here are some great deals or free offers that are coming up soon.

Tuesday, 11/16 Free cake sampling at Coldstone Creamery from 5 to 8 pm

Tuesday 11/16 Two free tacos at Jack in the Box - anytime after 2 pm

Saturday 11/20 Lowes Build and Grow Kids Workshop - Snowman

Friday 12/03 Free Freaky Pet at participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores - there is suppose to be a new magic phrase - I will post when it is available

Saturday 12/04 Lowes Build and Grow Kids Workshop - Train Caboose

PacSun Online Sale-Skinny Crop Jeans 2 for $10 &More

PacSun is having an online sale. Some items are 2 for $10 or 2 for $20. Click here to go to the main page. Check out some great deals that I listed below.

Bullhead Super Skinny Zip Crop Medium Indigo Jeans sale $9.99 each or 2 for $10

Bullhead Super Skinny Zip Crop Bleached Jeans sale $9.99 each or 2 for $10

Kirra Tab Sleeve Vest sale $6.99 or 2 for $10

Dockers Sale Additonal 40% Off Online

Today Only! Get 40% off entire site of Dockers.com . Use promo code SECRETSALE at checkout. No minimums. Also, Free Returns.
Valid on everything (including sale prices)

Toys R US Open 10 PM Thursday For Black Friday

Wow, Toys R US is opening at 10PM on Thursday, Thanksgiving night, for their Black Friday deals. Personally I like this better than 4am . What do you think about doing Black Friday on Thursday?

Check out the Toys R US Black Friday ad.

JC Penney.com $10 off $25 Online Coupon

JC Penney offers $10 off $25 or more with code JUSTSHOP. Coupon may be used on Clearance as well as regularly-priced merchandise. They now offer Free shipping to your local store. Shipping to home starts at $5.95

If you are making a larger purchase, it may be more beneficial for you to use code 4NICEVIP for 20% off your order.
Shipping is free for all shoe purchases or for orders of $69 or more with code 4HOLIDAY

Free $5 Hallmark Coupon in Select Magazines

Hallmark is having their $5 of a $5 purchase coupon in certain magazines. You can use the coupon at Hallmark stores to get some items for FREE such as wrapping paper, candy, and cards.
Here is the list so far:

Oprah - Dec issue page 110
Martha Stewart Living - Dec issue pg 93
Southern Living - Dec pg 74
Real Simple - Dec
Midwest Living - Nov/Dec pg 17
Family Circle Magazine - Dec issue
Redbook magazine - Dec issue pg 53

Free Black Friday Deals at Walgreens (after rewards)

Wow! I thought that CVS was great but I actually like the Walgreens Ad better. Lots of free stuff after Register Rewards (RR).

Old Spice Matterhorn Spray $3.99 - $3.99 RR = free
Secret Scent Expressions Body Splash $3.49 - $3.49 RR = free
Planters Mixed Nuts/Cashews/or NUTrition 10oz Free after $3.49 Mail in rebate
Gillette Fusion $5.49 - $5.49 RR = free
Nivea for Men Shave Gel $2.99 - $2.99RR = free
2 Liter Soda .99 - .99 RR = free
Colgate Total Advanced or Enamel Strength Toothpaste $2.99 - $2.99RR = free
Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste $2.99 - $2.99RR = free
Scunci $1.99 - $1.99 RR = free
Just for Men 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner $4.99- $4.99 RR = free
Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush $2.25 -$2.25 RR = free
Gum Eez-Thru Flossers $2.25 - $2.25 RR = free
AdvilPM.99? - .99 RR = free
Robitussin To GO $2.49 - $2.49RR = free
Fiber Choice $2.49 - $2.49RR =free
ThermaCare $2.49 - $2.49 RR = free

$5 Refund Offer in All You Magazine

I think that this offer may be only in the All You magazines that are sold in Walmart and not in the home edition. It is a large pull out section with the offer form and extra coupons. You need the form for the refund. Items must be purchased at Walmart. If you are lucky, you can combine this with the free Redbox rentals on special packages of Orville Redenbacher.

Offer:
Purchase $25 in participating brands, mail in your receipts , and they will send you $30 in valuable coupon savings and a $5 Walmart gift card.

Listed brands:
Hunts, Orville Redenbacher, Rotel, Marie Callenders, Swiss Miss, Reddi Whip, Parkay, and Pam spray.

Receipts:
Offer valid for receipts dated 10/12/10 - 01/02/11. May be more than one receipt from more than one Supercenter. One refund per household.

Extra coupons in the insert:
$1 off one Orville redenbacher
$1 off two Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa
$1 off two marie Callenders Pot Pies
$1 off two Pam sprays
Buy 2 get 1 Free Parkay sticks
$1 off 2 Swiss MIss pudding
$1 off 4 Hunts diced tomatoes
$1 off 4 Rotel diced tomatoes
$1 off one Marie Callender Bakes
$1 off 2 Marie Callender Fresh Flavor Steamer Entrees
$1 off one Marie Callenders Ppies
$1 off two Reddi whip

Free Redbox Movies wyb Orville Redenbacher

Get free Redbox movie rentals when you buy Orville Redenbacher popcorn!

Specially marked packages of Orville 3-packs of Butter, Movie Theater Butter, and Smart Pop! flavors have codes for 2 FREE Redbox DVD movie rentals inside the box. Or get 4 FREE Redbox one night DVD rentals inside Orville 6-packs of Butter and Movie Theater Butter flavors.

The rental codes are each good for a free one night DVD rental from Redbox.

Also if you buy the popcorn at Walmart, you can use the receipts in the $5 rebate from the All You magazine.

"In to Win" Wednesday Giveaway Round Up 11/10

I love giveaways! So let's all share the Linky love. Do you have a giveaway on your blog or website? Please leave the link for it below. Only family friendly links please! The link should go directly to your giveaway page.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway for a $15 Build A Bear gift card!

Wholly Guacamole $4 Coupon = Almost Free

Hurry to print a $4 coupon for Wholly Guacamole. The coupon is good on any salsa, queso or guacamole product. I believe that you should be able to get a product free or close free. Go get it before it is gone! Here is a direct link to the coupon.

Problems with the direct link then go to Facebook and like Wholly Guacamole. Then click on the coupons tab.

CVS Black Friday Free After ECB Items

The CVS Black Friday ad is out! It looks like the entire last page is free after extra bucks deals. The sale is suppose to be for 3 days but I am sure that they will run of products. Check out the ad here.

Here are the deals from ad: (Extra Care Bucks = ECB)

Colgate Toothpaste $3.99 - $3.99 ECB = free after ECB
AdvilPM .99 - $.99 ECB = free after ECB
L.A.Looks $2.99 - $2.99 ECB = free after ECB
Listerine Pocketpaks $2.99 - $2.99 ECB = free after ECB
Reese's Singles .79 - .79 ECB = free after ECB
Excedrin .99 - $.99 ECB = free after ECB
Herbal Essence $3.99 - $3.99 ECB = free after ECB
Carmex .99 - .99 ECB = free after ECB
Mars Candy Bar $1.59 - $1.59 ECB = free after ECB
Old Spice Fresh Collection or Gillette Odor Shield $4 - $4 ECB = free after ECB
Renpure Organics $4.99 - $4.99 ECB= free after ECB
Eucerin $6.99 - $6.99 ECB= free after ECB
Phillips remote or earbuds $6.99 - $6.99 ECB= free after ECB

Free $25 Test Drive Offer From Mitsubishi

Hurry! It has been a long time since there was a great car test drive offer. Get this one before it gets away!

Mitsubishi is offering a $25.00 printable test drive certificate which will appear once you complete and submit this form. Be sure to print your certificate and take it with you to the dealer for validation.

You have your choice of the following $25 cards:
- Prepaid $25 Visa gift card
- $25 Shell gas card
- $25 iTunes gift card

Staples Free After Rewards Duracell Batteries 11/28

Upcoming deal! Staples is going to be offering a 20 pack Duracell batteries for free after Staples rewards. You pay for the batteries and get a Staples reward check back in the mail. Staples rewards checks can only be spent at Staples.

This deal is actually suppose to start on Black Friday 11/26. If you do the deal on Black Friday then you should be to do the same deal when it is the Staples ad for the week of 11/28. Last year, this offer was also available online with free shipping.

Melissa & Doug Safari Floor Puzzle 100 pcs $5.87 !!

Here is a Hot Deal! Get the Melissa & Doug Safari Floor Puzzle 100 pcs for $3.88 plus $1.99 shipping = $5.87 !! The puzzle was originally listed for $12.99 . Melissa & Doug products are very high quality too.

Save Your Baby's Cord Blood With Cryo-Cell

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of CryoCell International. All opinions are 100% mine.

Medical research has come a long ways. Today parents have the wonderful opportunity to save their newborn baby's umbilical cord blood. Right now, umbilical cord blood stem cells are known to treat over 75 diseases, and have been used in over 12,000 transplants worldwide. Who knows what new miracle drug or treatment might be available in the future?

I wish that I could have saved my children's cord blood. Unfortunately at that time, it was not available in my area. It would be heart breaking to know that you could have helped your child by saving their cord blood but chose not to do so.

Who is a leader in cord blood banking? Cryo-Cell is the industry's family cord bank leader. They have more quality accreditation's than any private cord blood bank. Cyro-Cell has been in the umbilical cord blood preservation business since 1992.

Cryo-Cell has one of the cheaper prices in the cord bank industry while not sacrificing quality. Unlike some other cord blood banks, they are FDA Registered, cGMP-/cGTP²-compliant, AABB accredited, and ISO 9001:2008 certified. In addition, they have partnered with UPromise so you receive some money back towards your child's education.

I love to pinch my pennies! But sometimes it is worth paying money for special services. I believe that every family should have this service. I think of it like a life insurance policy. You hope that you never have to collect but you are thankful that you have it - just in case.

Tracy Anderson's 30-Day Method Book Review

Book Title: Tracy Anderson's 30-Day Method: The Weight-Loss Kick-Start that Makes Perfection Possible

Format: Hardcover
Publish Date: 9/20/2010
ISBN: 9780446562041

From the book cover: Did you know muscles get bored, just like people do? And did you also know that there's a 9 out of 10 chance that you're working the wrong muscles when you exercise? With Tracy Anderson's 30-Day Method you don't have to worry - her unique workout and eating plan will help you drop the weight and shrink your body in no time.

What Did I think?
It is no secret to anyone that I am trying to lose weight. Ugh, the pounds don't seem to want to come off but they came on so easily! I was very excited to review Tracy Anderson's 30-Day Method.

Fitness books are sometimes hard for me to follow but this one is laid out very nicely. The book has a very good step by step process for the exercises. The book also comes with a DVD which I have not tried yet. Tracy is very motivating in the book. After reading the first chapters, I was ready to dive into the exercises. Make no mistake, the exercises are hard and tiring. I am hoping to stick with them.

My favorite quote from the book is "Sweat is the only fairy dust". Many times we sit around hoping for change. We have to take action for change to happen. Change is hard, exercising is hard but it is worth it in the long run.

Tracy does include a 25 day meal plan and recipes in the book. I found the meal plan to be unrealistic for a normal family. It seemed to full of things that would not work for my family. Also it did not seem like a lot of food for a person to eat. In addition for the first 25 days, there are no substitutions in the meal plan.

Overall, I enjoyed the book. I loved the motivation and I think that the exercises are good. This book has the potential to change your life if you can stick the plan.

**Thanks to Hatchette Book Group for the chance to review this book. No other compensation was given.**

Free Movie Ticket w/2 General Mills Cereal Purchase

I was in Target this morning and saw this great deal. General Mills has specially marked packages of cereal. Buy two of the specially marked boxes and get a free movie ticket (value up to $12). The boxes are marked on the outside and the codes to enter to get your free ticket is on the inside.

Target has the boxes on sale this week for $2.50 . Remember to use coupons to get a better deal.

Online codes need to be entered by August 31, 2011. Valid only in the U.S. Ticket value is up to $12. Tickets will expire 60 days from the date they are issued online

Special Target Gift Card Includes Small Lego Set

Target has a new holiday gift card that include a free 31 pieces LEGO set to build Bullseye (Target's Mascot Dog). You do have to put money on the gift card but I think that you can put on just $1 or $2. Look for them at your store, I am sure that they will go quickly.

Also since the Lego set is in a cute little box , you can just give the Lego set and keep the gift card. Nice stocking stuffer for kids!

Free Freaky Friday 11/5 - New Code Word

Free Freaky Friday is this Friday November 6th. Visit a participating Hallmark Crown Gold store and say "Do you know the way to Pet Town?". Only the first 5 people (with the code word) at each store will get a free Freaky Pet. Call your local store to make sure that they are participating.

Build A Bear Gift Card Giveaway

To celebrate my new blog, Best Free Samples by Mail, I have decided to give away a $15 Build A Bear gift card to one lucky winner! Just in time for Christmas!

My daughter loved going to Build A Bear when she was younger. I like the fact that you are buying an experience and not just another stuffed animal. Plus there are so many cute clothes for dressing you new stuffed friend.

Giveaway: one person will receive a $15 Build A Bear gift card.

To enter: You can do one or all of the following items. You must do at least one of these items. Please leave a comment for each item that you completed. If an item is worth more than 1 entry then leave more than one comment.

• Follow Best Free Samples By Mail (click here then see the right sidebar to sign up). Already a Follower of Best Free Samples By Mail, that counts too.

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• Tweet about this giveaway and leave the link in your comment.

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• Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post. (2 entries)

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Giveaway is open to US residents only. The giveaway ends on Saturday November 20th at 11:59 CST. Winner will be chosen using a random number generator. Winner will be posted on this blog and notified by email. The winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn. Please make sure that you leave your email address in your comment or in your profile so I can contact you if you win.

The Cutest Puppy Ever !

I was browsing around and found Cute Overload. It is a site with cute animal pictures. Then, oh my gosh, I saw this cutest little puppy photo there. You have to take a look! I assume that it is a real puppy and not a Photoshop. It is so adorable!

HOT! Free Movie Tickets to Tangled

Hurry! Get free advanced movie tickets to the movie Tangled. Go over to Best Free Samples by Mail to see how to get your free movie screenings tickets. Many cities available. Oh yeah, these are tickets for the 3D version!

Noodles & Company -Swap Candy for Noddles (kids))

On Nov 7th from 11am - 9pm, Noodles and Company will give kids, 12 and under, a free small bowl of noodles in exchange for their candy. No coupon necessary. Click here to see the promotion.

T.G.I. Fridays BOGO Free Salads & Sandwiches Coupon

TGI Fridays has a Buy One Get One Free salad or sandwich when you use this printable coupon. Offer valid until 11/07.

"In to Win" Wednesday Giveaway Round Up

I love giveaways! So let's all share the Linky love. Do you have a giveaway on your blog or website? Please leave the link for it below. Only family friendly links please! The link should go directly to your giveaway page.

HOT! Dr OZ Giveaways Today Nov 2nd at 3 PM EDT

Wow! Dr OZ is having some great giveaways today! It will be hard to decide which one to try for. Each giveaway is limited and starts at 3 pm EDT (2 pm CT, 12 pm PT). I hope that everyone gets something!

Here are the goodies:
Dr Oz and Target - $50 Target Gift Card- first 5000
FREE 90 Day Membership at 24 Hour Fitness - first 1000
FREE night at a Holiday Inn Hotel - first 300
FREE Sketchers Shape-Ups - first 800
Free eye exam from Pearl Vision and Dr. Oz - first 500

Disney Movie Rewards - Free 5 Pts for November

Did you get the November newsletter from Disney Movie Rewards? Click through on the newsletter to get your 5 points or go directly to Disney Movie Rewards and enter the code: A9BN76EC9M .

If you have not signed up for Disney Movie Rewards, consider doing so. There are usually free points and you can receive points for movie ticket stubs too.