Wednesday Blog Hop

Facebook: FREE Onsie From B Toys (First 10,000) *UPDATED

UPDATED ~ It looks like all the onsies are gone.

To celebrate their first birthday, B Toys is giving away FREE onsies to the first 10,000 fans on Facebook who request them. The size is 12-18 months.  Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Available only for residents of the US or Canada.

Thanks, This Mama Loves Her Bargains

HOT Libby's Fruit And Vegetable Coupons - Print Now!

Coupons.com has come out with a couple of HOT Libby's coupons available to print.  Just go HERE to print these coupons (use zipcode 77477 if you need to).  I would print now if you are interested, as these coupons tend to go fast.

$1/4 Cans of Libby's Vegetables
$1/2 Libby's Fruit Products (includes canned fruit but not tropical, 24 oz. fruit bottles or 3 pack jumbo cups)

Thanks, Printable Coupons and Deals

Amazon: FREE Plants Vs. Zombies App For Android (Today Only)

Today only (5/31), you can get the Plants Vs. Zombies App for Android for FREE from Amazon.

My kids have this game on X Box 360 and they love it!

Thanks, Good Deal Divas

$10 Credit To SaveMore = FREE $15 Jamberry Nails Voucher (Plus FREE Shipping)

SaveMore (another daily deal site) is currently offering a $10 sign up credit to new members.  One of the HOT deals today is a $15 voucher to Jamberry Nails for only $7.50 (FREE shipping included).  With the sign up credit this deal would be FREE!

It looks like the $15 voucher should net you a FREE set of Jamberry Nail Shields.  These look like a lot of fun.  I am thinking about getting my niece a set for Christmas. =0)

Fine Print:

Expires December 1, 2011. Limit two vouchers per person. Additional vouchers may be purchased as gifts. Free shipping included. Voucher will be redeemable within 24 hours of the following business day.

Thanks, Hip2Save

Tuesday Blog Hop

Facebook: $1/1 Diet Coke (16 Or 20 Ounce) Coupon

Diet Coke is celebrating it's 1 million fans on Facebook with a hot $1/1 coupon good on any 16 or 20 ounce Diet Coke product. 

Thanks, Don't Make Me Nuts

Happy Memorial Day

Giveaways Ending Tomorrow: Skin MD Lotion, $10 Amazon Gift Card & Gooseberry Patch Cookbook

Don't forget to enter our current giveaways...............they end tomorrow night (5/31).

Blog-o-versary Giveaway #1: Win A Bottle Of Skin MD Natural Lotion

Blog-o-versary Giveaway #2: Guess The Number And Win A $10 Amazon Gift Card

Blog-o-versary Giveaway #3: Win A Copy Of Gooseberry Patch's Cookbook, "Mom's Very Best Recipes"

Pampers Gift To Grow: New 10 Point Code

Enter the code, 4XGHB4HPE7PB7NK, into your Pampers Gifts to Grow account to score 10 points.

Looking for some more codes?  Check out this post for the latest codes.

Pampers Gifts to Grow rewards program is a great way to earn great rewards (and you don't even have to buy Pampers to participate). They often put out bonus codes like the one above or if you have little ones in diapers you can get codes off of Pampers products.

Thanks, Coupon Pro

Facebook: $5 Bounty Coupons Released This Friday (6/3)

It looks like Bounty is releasing some very high value ($5) coupons to their fans every Friday through June on Facebook.  There will be a limited # of coupons available so if you are interested I would go ahead and "like" them now and watch for a status update when the coupon goes live.

From Bounty's Facebook page:

We'll be giving some fabulous coupons to a select number of fans every Friday in June. Click the link to sign up for an e-mail reminder of each week's $5 coupon. Then, come back to the page each Friday and claim one of the limited number of coupons. Hurry though...each coupon is limited to one per household and they will go fast!

Thanks, Mojo Savings

It's The End Of The Month.......Time To Print Those Coupons!

It's the end of the month which means that some coupons will be disappearing while some may be resetting soon. Be sure to print those coupons that you want before they disappear!

Here are my favorite places to print coupons at:

Coupons.com
Smartsource
Redplum

What's In Your Mailbox?

I love getting freebies in the mail and since I forget most the time what I requested it's kind of like Christmas when I open up my mailbox. =0)

Here is what I received in my mailbox this week:

Coupon For a FREE tub of Cottonelle wipes (no longer available)

2 FREE L'il Critters Gummy Vitamins (Facebook promo- no longer available)

FREE Zone Perfect Sweet & Salty Bar +$1/2 coupon that I used to buy 2 more for FREE (Facebook promo- Still available)

Coupon for FREE 5 day count of Zyrtec (looks like this is still available)

$10 Prepaid Visa - Box Top for Education promo that was sent to select people through email (want to get in on these kind of deals?......sign up for Box Tops emails)

FREE Sample of FiberChoice tablets + $2 coupon (looks like this is still available)

*My kids also received a check for the surveys they do. (They belong to a couple of survey sites mainly dedicated to kids - I combine the $ and they split it)

*I also received a check from the credit card company because they made a mistake about 6 years ago on our account and charged us extra interest when we were covered under the Service Members Relief Act.......kind of like FREE $ I didn't know about. =0)

What did you receive in your mailbox?

Facebook: FREE Zone Perfect Sweet & Salty Bar

*This is still available if you have not received one yet.

ZonePerfect is giving away FREE New Sweet & Salty bars on their Facebook page.  Just go HERE to like them and request a FREE bar. =0)

Facebook: Enter Ronzoni's Sweepstakes & Print A $1/1 Garden Delight Pasta Coupon

Enter Ronzoni's Garden Delight Summer Sweepstakes on Facebook where you could be the grand prize winner of $2,500 or one of ten weekly winners of $100. 

The first time you enter the sweepstakes you will also have a chance to print a $1/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta coupon.  These often go on sale for $1 so you could possibly score FREE pasta with this coupon.

It's a bricks coupon so be sure to hit the back arrow on your browser to get two.

Thanks, Mama's Spot

Old Navy: Additional 30%- 50% Off Clearance + Many $6 Deals

If you are headed to the mall this weekend be sure to stop by and check out Old Navy.  They currently have baby/kids clearance an additional 30% off and adult clearance an additional 50% off. 

Besides the great deal on clearance items they have many items marked for $6 such as: beach shorts, knit dresses, women’s and kids polos and graphic t-shirts.  I was also able to find $3 "basic" t's for women.

Here is what I am was able to score tonight:

$3 V-neck t-shirt (reg. $8.50)
$6 Grey Graphic t-shirt (reg. $14.94)
$5.24 Military Polo (reg. $24.50)*
$6 Green Graphic t-shirt (reg. $9.50)
$3.14 Purple Graphic t-shirt (reg. $14.50)*
$1.75 Flip Flops (2 pairs - reg. $3.50 each)
$8 Swim Suit (reg. $16.50)

Only the two * items were clearance items (I probably could have purchased a lot more but I was trying to keep my trip short).  The three kids shirts I will be holding back for school clothes this fall. All in all, I spent $34.88 + tax for $95.44 worth of clothes!

FREE Sample Of Disney Themed Pull-ups Wipes

Walmart is hosting another HOT FREE sample.  Just head on over HERE and request a FREE sample of Disney themed Pull-ups Flushable Moist Wipes.  Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

Thanks, Mummy Deals

Disney Store: FREE Shipping On Any Order + 5% Cash Back (5/27-5/28)

I love it when the Disney Store has it's FREE shipping deal!

Right now through tomorrow (5/28) you can score FREE shipping on any order with the code MEMDAY.  You can also score 5% cash back when you shop through Ebates.  New members to Ebates will also receive a $5 sign up bonus. =0)

Be sure to check out their Swim Shop where they have items up to 40% off right now.  You can grab one of the adorable beach towels for only $7.99 shipped (reg, $14.99).  I have kind of had my eye on this one.......

Facebook: $2/1 Any Cutter Insect Repellent Product Coupon

Here is a great coupon to go along with all those Memorial Day BBQ's. =0)  Head on over to Cutter Insect Repellent's Facebook page and "like" them to print a HOT $2 off any Cutter Product (excluding flea and tick products) coupon.

HOT French's Mustard and Fried Onion Coupons

Looking for some HOT condiment coupons?  Log into (or sign up) your French's account to print the following coupons:

$0.50/1 any French's Fried Onions

$0.50/1 any French's Mustard

$0.75/1 any French's Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

$1/1 any French's Dijon Mustard

$0.75/1 Solo Cups, Plates Or Bowls Coupon

Click HERE to get a coupon for $0.75 off any one package of Solo cups, plates, or bowls (scroll down to the bottom of the page).

*A full page ad prints after the coupon.  Coupon expires 30 days after print.

Thursday Blog Hops

Also, check out the "It's Almost Friday" Hop over at Family Friendly Frugality

Facebook: FREE Sample Of Recycled Rubber Mulch

International Mulch Company is giving out FREE samples of their recycled rubber mulch on Facebook.  Just go HERE to like them and request your sample (found under the "welcome" link on the left side of the page).

I am really excited about this one because my husband and I were just discussing getting rubber mulch for the flower beds at the front of the house today.  =0)

*Keep in mind that this is only a small sample size but, it gives you an idea about the product.

Thanks, Living on Love & Cents

Pampers Gifts To Grow: A New 5 Point Code

Enter the code, 20000PampLatino, into your Pampers Gifts to Grow account to score 5 points.

Looking for some more codes?  Check out this post for the latest codes.

Pampers Gifts to Grow rewards program is a great way to earn great rewards (and you don't even have to buy Pampers to participate). They often put out bonus codes like the one above or if you have little ones in diapers you can get codes off of Pampers products.

Thanks, Coupon Katarina

Facebook: FREE UV Indicator Bracelet & A FREE Sample Of StriVectin-SH Age Protect SPF 30

StriVectin is giving out FREE samples of their SH Age Protect SPF 30 and a UV indicator bracelet when you pledge to practice safe sun.  Just go HERE to like StriVectin and then click on the Safe Sun link on the left hand side of the page.  Make a pledge and then click on "send me my gifts" to fill out your info.  The samples should arrive in 4-6 weeks.

*I'm excited about this one because I have a tendency to burn like a marshmallow on the 4th of July!

Thanks, Mojo Savings

Facebook: Enter To Win A $5000 College Scholarship or Smucker's Uncrustables For A Year

When I saw this promo in my inbox today, I had to kind of laugh because I just bought a case of Smucker's Uncrustables at the Commissary this past weekend.......which according to them is almost like a 1/2 year's supply. he he he =0)

So, if you would like a chance to win a $5,000 college scholarship or a year's worth of Smucker's Uncrustables head on over to the Uncrustables Facebook page and tell them your favorite place to take the Uncrustables sandwiches (found under the promotion tab).

There is a limit of one entry per person for the promotion period which ends June 27, 2011.  There will be 1 grand place winner of the $5,000 college scholarship (sent as a check) and 100 first place winners of the year supply of Uncrustables (sent as 24 FREE product coupons). 

*You will have to "like" Uncrustables on Facebook in order to enter the giveaway.

Facebook: Scrubbing Bubbles Giveaway Today ~ Updated

Updated ~ The freebies are all gone.

Reminder:  This giveaway is happening sometime this afternoon.

It sounds like Scrubbing Bubbles will be having another giveaway this Wednesday (5/25) on Facebook.

From the Scrubbing Bubbles Facebook Status:

Free 4 Fans Hint: You have the FREEdom to do what you want on the 25th, but we think you might get an afternoon “surprise” should you happen to check out our wall. Who knows, you might find something to the tune of 275 free product packs up for grabs...

Facebook: Send A FREE Ocean Spray Sparkling Juice To A Friend - Updated

Updated ~ The free samples are all gone.

This offer is live again for those who have not sent one yet.

Hurry on over to Facebook and request a FREE sample of their Sparkling Juice to be sent to a friend.  What a fun way to surprise someone. =0)  Allow 6-8 weeks. Limit of 1 per household.

*You'll need your friend's mailing address and email address.

Facebook: Quaker Granola Bars Coupon Released @ 6:30 PM EST Today ~ Updated

Updated ~ the coupon is for $1 off 2 boxes and there is a print limit of one.

Quaker Granola Bars is releasing a coupon on Facebook today (5/24) at 6:30 PM EST.  Just go HERE to "like" them so that you are ready when the coupon goes live.

*They have not released how much the coupon will be worth yet. I guess we will see when it comes out. =0)

Thanks, Printable Coupons and Deals

Facebook: Win Grilling Prizes At Club Tyson

*The site seems to be having trouble for some people. They are aware of it and are working on it.

Tyson has a new instant win game to play and win great grilling prizes.  Just head on over to Club Tyson's Facebook page and give the wheel a spin.  The first spin is FREE and then they have different ways that you can earn more spins.  You can win up to 6 prizes!

The instant game is open until July 7, 2011.

Thanks, Must Love Coupons

Bath & Body Works: FREE Full-Sized Signature Collection Item With $10 Purchase

Click HERE to get a coupon valid at Bath and Body Works for a FREE full-sized Signature Collection item with a $10 or larger purchase.  This coupon is valid instore and online.  It doesn't expire until 6/19.

*I love their new coconut line.  Have you tried it, yet?

Thanks, Coupon Katarina

FREE Tide Stain Release Product First 15,000 - Updated

Updated ~ The FREE samples are all gone.

If you haven't already won a giveaway from Tide for their Stain Release product (on Facebook) hurry on over HERE to request one.  They are giving away 15,000 samples right now.

Blog-o-versary Giveaway #3: Win A Copy Of Gooseberry Patch's Cookbook, "Mom's Very Best Recipes" *CLOSED*

I have been in love with Gooseberry Patch ever since my sister introduced me to them over 10 years ago.  They make the most impressive cookbooks that I have ever seen and the best part is that the recipes come from the readers.  My 12 year old son, who wants to be a chef when he grows up, has requested that I leave all of my Gooseberry Patch cookbooks in my will to him.  Should I be worried?

If you only own one cookbook in your entire life, I think that it should be a Gooseberry Patch cookbook. They are filled with great recipes, tips on decorating, crafts, and stories of life from the readers.

The best cookbook they currently have out (and yes I am bias because I have a recipe featured in it) is "Mom's Very Best Recipes."  My recipe for faux veggie stir fry (they changed the name to Melinda's Vegetable Stir Fry) is featured on page 176.  And because they published my recipe, I received a copy of the new cookbook for FREE.

Would you like to get one or your recipes published and get a FREE cookbook, too?  Check out this article from Gooseberry Patch's Blog on how to make the best of your submission and how to possibly get your recipe published. After you read the article, go HERE to fill out the form and submit your recipe.

Thanks to Gooseberry Patch, one lucky Affording Common Cents reader will win their very own copy of "Mom's Very Best Recipes."  The giveaway ends on May 31, 2001 at 11:59 PM PST.

How to enter the giveaway:

You can have up to 4 entries on this giveaway. Please make sure to leave your email address (ie. affordingcommoncents (@) gmail (dot) com) so that I can get a hold of you if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is only open to residents of the US and Canada.

Mandatory Entry:

Visit Gooseberry Patch and tell me what cookbook you would like to droll over own. 

Extra Entries:

(1)  Become a GFC follower of Affording Common Cents and leave a comment telling me that did so (if you are already a follower just leave a comment saying so).

(2)  Become a fan of Gooseberry Patch on Facebook (tell them that Affording Common Cents sent you) and leave a comment saying that you did so.

(3)  Follow Gooseberry Patch on Twitter (tell them that Affording Common Cents sent you) and leave a comment saying that you did so.

Invalid entries will be deleted.

Disclosure:  Gooseberry Patch has graciously provided a copy of  "Mom's Very Best Recipes" for this giveaway.  The opinions in this post are my own and were not edited.  I was not compensated for writing this post.

Facebook: $0.75/1 Freschetta Pizza By The Slice Coupon

Freschetta is offering a $0.75/1 coupon for their Pizza By The Slice when you "like" them on Facebook.

Walmart currently has the Pizza By the Slice for $1.97 and if you can find the "Try Me" rebates (located on the product) you can turn this into a money maker when you use the coupon.  Must be purchased by 5/31 and there is a limit of 2 rebates per household.

*As with Walmart prices this price could vary from store to store.

Thanks, Hip2Save

Blog-o-versary Giveaway #2: Guess The Number And Win A $10 Amazon Gift Card *CLOSED*

Ok, this isn't so much of a giveaway as it's a contest but I thought that it would be fun.

One of the ways easiest ways to save money is to put all your spare change in a jar and watch it grow.  I started this jar (in the picture) as a way to help save for our trip to Disneyland (we went in December) but, we ended up not using it and instead just kept adding to it with no real goal in mind.  At least, we didn't have a goal in mind until I decided that I wanted to purchase a season pass to the local aquatic center for this summer. =0)

The kids and I recently cashed in our coins.  But, the best part is that kids don't know what we are using it for.  Our plan is to surprise them the last day of school with new beach towels and a card saying that they have a season pass to the aquatic center.

Here is where the fun comes into it for you............can you guess how much the jar was worth?  The person with the closest guess will win a $10 Amazon Gift Card.

How to enter this giveaway:

Guess the dollar amount that you think is in the jar and leave a comment with that number.  Be sure to leave your email address (ie. affordingcommoncents (@) gmail (dot) com) in your comment so that I can email you if you are the winner.  Limit of 1 guess per person.  In the case of a tie, the names will be thrown into a hat and the winner will be drawn.

This giveaway is only open to residents of the US and Canada.  Invalid entries will be deleted.  The giveaway ends at 11:59 pm PST on May 31, 2011.  The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or a new winner will be drawn.

Disclosure:  I am providing the Amazon gift card at my own expense and I was not compensated at all for this post.

Blog-o-versary Giveaway #1: Win A Bottle Of Skin MD Natural Lotion *CLOSED*

Awhile ago Skin MD Natural sent me a bottle of their Face, Hand, and Body Shielding Lotion (and some packets of the same lotion with sunscreen SPF 15 in it) to try out.  I was super excited because my son (age 12) has a very dry spot on his leg that we have tried everything on without luck and so I am constantly looking for something new to help him.

When we smelled the lotion (because no one wants to wear stinky lotion) it had a nice light gentle smell......kind of reminded me of baby products.  I used it on my hands and the skin seemed to absorb it fairly quick and it made my hands feel kind of silky.  My son used it on the dry spot on his leg and although it didn't make it go away it did make it look a lot better (it looked more like a bruise than a dry spot).

As for the lotion with the SPF in it, I am most excited about this because all I have to do is "think" sun and I can get a sunburn.  I feel that any extra protection is great and I love the fact that it is in the lotion.  I am more likely to remember to put on lotion than I am sunblock.  =0(

You can currently purchase a 4 oz. bottle of the Skin MD Natural lotion for $18 ($25 for the one with SPF 15 in it) on their site. 

Thanks to Skin MD Natural, they are giving an Affording Common Cents reader a chance to win their own bottle of the Face, Hand & Body Shielding Lotion right here. The giveaway ends at 11:59 pm PST on May 31, 2011.

How to enter this giveaway:

You can have up to 4 entries on this giveaway.  Please make sure to leave your email address (ie.  affordingcommoncents (@) gmail (dot) com) so that I can get a hold of you if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or a new winner will be chosen.  This giveaway is only open to residents of the US and Canada.

Mandatory Entry: 

Visit the Skin MD website and tell me one thing that you learned about their lotion.

3 Extra Entries (Each worth 1 extra entry):

(1) Become a GFC follower of Affording Common Cents and leave a comment on this post saying that you did so (if you are already a follower - just leave a comment saying so).

(2)  Follow Skin MD Natural on Facebook (tell them that Affording Common Cents sent you) and leave a comment on this post saying that you did so.

(3)  Follow Skin MD Natural on Twitter (tell them that Affording Common Cents sent you) and leave a comment on this post saying that you did so.

Invalid entries will be removed.

Disclosure:  Skin MD Natural provided me with a bottle of their Face, Hand & Body Shielding Lotion and packets of the lotion with SPF 15 (for FREE) in order to do this review but the opinions expressed are my own and are not edited. I was not compensated in any way to write this post.

Affording Common Cent's One Year Blog-o-versary!!

Yeah! Affording Common Cents turns 1 year old today.  I can't believe how fast this year has gone by and how many good deals and freebies that I have been able to share with you. 

To celebrate and as a way of saying "thank you" to all my readers, I will be hosting a few giveaways today so be sure to come back and enter all of them and have some virtual birthday cake with me. =0)

Facebook: BOGO FREE Lean Pockets Stuffed Sandwiches Coupon

Click HERE "like" Lean Pockets on Facebook and print a HOT BOGO FREE coupon for Lean Pockets Stuffed Sandwiches (2 pk). 

Thanks, Saved At Home Mommy

Facebook: FREE Tube Of Zipfizz (Healthy Energy Mix)

Zipfizz is giving away FREE tubes of their products (you can even choose the flavor) on Facebook.  Just go HERE to "like" them and request a FREE tube.

Zipfizz is a healthy energy mix (add to water). 

Thanks, Mojo Savings

Facebook: Scrubbing Bubbles Giveaway (5/25)

It sounds like Scrubbing Bubbles will be having another giveaway this Wednesday (5/25) on Facebook.

From the Scrubbing Bubbles Facebook Status:

Free 4 Fans Hint: You have the FREEdom to do what you want on the 25th, but we think you might get an afternoon “surprise” should you happen to check out our wall. Who knows, you might find something to the tune of 275 free product packs up for grabs...

I will post a reminder on that day.  =0)

Facebook: $2/1 Tidy Cats Cat Litter Coupon

If you have any cats you are going to love this coupon.  Head on over to Tidy Cats' Facebook page and "like" them to print this HOT $2/1 coupon good on any of their cat litters.

Walmart (and other stores) usually have the small bags for under $2 so this coupon should net you a FREE bag.

Thanks, Printable Coupons and Deals

Candy Themed Party Crafts: How To Make A Candy Boat And A Candy Airplane

Earlier I posted about making candy themed birthday invitations and a "Happy Birthday" banner for my daughter's birthday and I promised to show you the candy themed crafts we did at the party...........so here they are.

The first one we did was a candy boat with gummy bear sailor.  This was pretty easy and the kids had fun creating it (and eating it).

How to make the candy boat:

Supplies ~ orange slices candy, frosting, lifesavers, pretzel sticks, gummy bears, sour tape candy

1.  Have an adult make an X with a knife for the pretzel stick to go into on top of the orange slice.

2.  Insert the pretzel stick (carefully ~ they can break easy).

3.  Cut your flag out of the sour tape.  I made a rectangle and then cut out a triangle (it's almost like math) and then attach it to the flag pole using frosting as glue.

4.  Attach your gummy bear sailor and the wheels (one on each side) on your boat using the frosting and let the frosting dry out a bit before setting sail.

Our next project was a candy airplane.  Some of the kids even "glued" a gummy bear pilot on their planes. =0)

How to make the candy airplane:

Supplies ~ Smarties (or similar candy rolls), stick gum (still in wrappers), lifesavers, rubber bands

1.  Thread your rubberband between the wheels (lifesavers). You can either keep the lifesavers in the wrappers and make a slit in them to run the rubber band through or you can take the wrappers off and use them that way.

2.  Take two pieces of gum, still in the wrappers, and wrap your rubber bands around each end of the "stack" of gum like you were making a ponytail on each end, just not too tight.

3.  Take your roll of Smarties and tuck them under the gum and between the wheels and pull it through until you get your airplane.

The kids had a blast making the crafts but I think that they might have had more fun making their own creations with the left over candy and frosting. =0)

What's In Your Mailbox?

This was a slow week for the mail but I did get a few cool freebies.

Here is what I received in my mailbox:

Better Homes And Garden Magazine (FREE subscription).

Fitness Magazine (FREE subscription).

A Coupon For A FREE 3.5 Oz. Package Of Purina Pro Plan Roasted Slices (My dog will be happy).

$10 Home Depot Card (I redeemed some of my points from My Points - this is a great site to earn FREE gift cards by clicking on emails, doing surveys or shopping through them - kind of like Ebates).

In The Box Is A FREE Product That I get To Try For A Product Test Survey (Per the rules I can't disclose what it is).

What was in your mailbox?

Old Navy: 10% Military Discount on Mondays?

I just saw this message on Facebook from Old Navy and I had to share........

It¹s Armed Forces Day! Do you know about Military Mondays? We drop & give you 10% off your entire purchase every Monday when you show your valid Military ID at checkout. In-store, US only. See store for details.

I didn't know that Old Navy gives a military discount.  Did you?