money maker at staples!

If you have a Staples Reward Card, and also recycle your used ink cartridges, then you should receive Staples rewards certificates.  Between home and Troy's office, we go through quite a few ink cartridges, so we accumulate nice rewards every so often.  This week, I bought 2 packs of Zebra brand ink pens, and 1 pack of Bic mechanical pencils.  I also bought a pencil box.  Everything was on sale, or had an Easy Rebate offer with it.  Total cost of this purchase cost me $1.07 out of pocket at the register, but then I will receive a $2.49 rebate check in the mail for the Bic pencils.  PLUS, I still have $15.00 in rewards certificates to use. . .

more freebies!

I scored again this week.  Finish dishwasher tabs plus a 75 cent coupon, and 4 more K-Cups!  These were the Brew Over Ice variety.

freebies!

I received some good freebies in the mail this past week!  A Febreeze set and refresh, a Schick Hydro 5 razor (not disposable!!!), a Crystal Light 2 qt. drink mix, and a 4 pack of K-Cups!  SCORE.  Totally worth the few minutes it took me to fill out the information to receive these items.

freebies

Here are the freebies/samples I have received in the past week.  I have requested samples nearly every day for the past few weeks, and they are slowly starting to arrive.  Here's my first swag!

*5 hour energy--full size bottle!  Now, I will NEVER use this.  But hey, it was FREE, and I bet someone I know will want it!!!

2 packets of Miracle Whip.

Lipton Tea & Honey packet.  Plus a 50 cent coupon.

Garnier Fructis shampoo and conditioner packets.

Bodycology lotion packet.  Plus a $1.00 coupon.

Not too shabby.  Can't wait to see what will arrive in the next week!  I've requested some good stuff!  :)

how do you save money?

Just thought I would ask this question--not that I expect any answers in return.  But, I'm going to share a couple changes we have made at our house to save a few bucks.

1.  We eliminated the use of expensive liquid shower gels.  I used Oil of Olay, the guys used Axe.  Now, we use Dial Basics bar soap.  I get 3 bars for $1 at Dollar General or Dollar Tree.  It is hypoallergenic, so it's great for our sensitive skin.

2.  I haven't purchased eye shadow, blush, or mascara for several months now.  I am using all those freebies I get at Clinique Bonus.  I have three cosmetic bags FULL of stuff!  Why buy full size?  I would NEVER use all of these things traveling--so I'm using them everyday!  I love that I can try different colors without buying new, full size items.

3.  Probably one of the biggest difference makers is using coupons.  I have been clipping them from the newspaper as well as printing them from online sources.  I really like Coupon Divas and The Krazy Coupon Lady.  Google them--they will be at the top of the list.  They post daily about good coupon match ups and offer coupons on their websites.  You can also find them both on facebook, so you can stay up-to-date on their posts.

Anyway, feel free to share how you are saving money, too.  We can help each other out with our ideas!  :)

freebies!

Here is what I snagged in the mail this week.  Tide Pods and Downy Unstoppables.  Plus $8 in coupons.  Not bad for a beginner!!!