Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Cellfire Coupons Available

Cellfire


Never clip a coupon again. With Cellfire you can save online grocery coupons directly to your supermarket savings card. No clipping, no printing, no forgetting! Save hundreds of dollars on your groceries with Cellfire's free paperless coupons. These coupons are for Kroger and Kroger-owned stores, Safeway, Shop 'n Save, and Lowe's Foods.

PB Toaster Strudel® Save $.50
when you buy TWO any flavor/variety Pillsbury® Toaster Strudel® Pastries.

Totinos Party Pizza Save $0.60
when you buy THREE any flavor/variety Totinos® Crisp Crust Party Pizza® Products.

Just for One® Save $.50
when you buy any variety Green Giant® Just for One® vegetables.

PB Sweet Rolls Save $.40
when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls.

PB Refrig'd Grands! Save $.30
when you buy TWO any size/variety Refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits.

PB Italian Meal Brd Save $.40
when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Italian Meal Breads (Includes any Loaves, Breadsticks, Dinner Rolls, and Pizza Crust).

Totinos Pizza Rolls Save $.40
when you buy TWO PACKAGES any flavor/variety Totino's® Rolls Snacks.

PB Cookie Dough Save $1
when you buy TWO PACKAGES any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough.

Progresso® Soups Save $.50
when you buy TWO CANS any flavor Progresso® Soups.

BC Fruit Snacks Save $.50
when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot®, Fruit Gushers® OR Fruit Roll-Ups® fruit flavored snacks.

Fiber One® Chewy Bar Save $.50
when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One® Chewy Bars OR Fiber One® 90 Calorie Chewy Bars.

BC Cookie Mix Save $.40
when you buy ONE POUCH any flavor 17.5 OZ. OR LARGER Betty Crocker® Cookie Mix.

Gardetto's Snack Mix Save $.50
when you buy any flavor 8 OZ. OR LARGER Gardetto's® Snack Mix.

Kix® cereal Save $.75
when you buy any ONE BOX Kix® cereal listed: Kix®, Berry Berry Kix®, Honey Kix®.

Cheerios® Cereal Save $.55
when you buy ONE BOX Original Cheerios® cereal (the one in the yellow box).

Golden Grahams® Save $.75
when you buy ONE BOX Golden Grahams® cereal.

Chex Mix® or Snacks Save $.50
when you buy TWO any flavor 4.5 OZ. OR LARGER Chex Mix® OR Chex® 100 Calorie Snack.

BC Cake Mix/Frosting Save $.50
when you buy BOTH Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® Cake Mix AND Betty Crocker® Ready to Spread Frosting (any flavors/varieties).

PB Holiday Cookies Save $1
when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Refrigerated Holiday Cookies.

Yoplait® Fiber One® Save $1
when you buy any flavor Yoplait® Fiber One® Yogurt Multipacks.

GG Valley Fresh Stmrs Save $.50
when you buy TWO any variety Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers® frozen vegetables.

Yoplait Kids Zone Save $.75
when you buy TWO any flavor Yoplait® products listed: Yoplait® Go-GURT® Yogurt, Yoplait® Trix® Multipack Yogurt, Yoplait® Splitz(TM) Yogurt.

Cortaid® Save $2
on any Cortaid® Anti-itch product.

Select Harvest® Soup Save $1
on any two (2) can, microwavable bowl or Healthy Request® varieties of Campbell's® Select Harvest® soup.

Save grocery coupons directly to your supermarket savings card with Cellfire.


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New Printable Coupons

Coupons.com

Look over the list and print and coupons that you are interested in.

$1.00 off Purina Friskies brand Canned Cat Food
$1.00 off Spot Shot Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator
$1.00 off any HUGGIES Baby Wipes Tub AND refill
$1.00 off any LISTERINE for Kids product
$1.00 off any LISTERINE WHITENING Rinse
$1.00 off on any Reach Floss
$2.00 off on any TWO (2) REACH Toothbrush
$2.00 off any ONE (1) VISINE Product
$1.00 off One (1) Biotrue™ multi-purpose solution
$3.00 off any Tag™ book over $9.00
$0.50 off New Hostess SmartBakes Streusel Cakes


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Free Red Dress Pin


Get a free Red Dress Pin to support Go Red For Women®! You will need to "Like" Freeflys first on Facebook and then click on the Red Dress Pin link. Then "Like" Go Red for Women on Facebook to sign up for the free pin.


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Earn Free Starbucks



Earn Free Rewards When You Register and Use Your Starbucks Card. Click above for sign up.


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Guest Post: 8 Ways the Monopoly Game Educates You on Managing Personal Finance

Author's Bio: RP is a regular writer for various finance related Communities including Debt Consolidation Care. She is a PG degree holder from Leeds University in Marketing and Finance and right now working in a reputed bank as a relationship manager. She is well equipped to write articles on debt consolidation, debt settlement, savings, frugality etc.

8 Ways the Monopoly Game Educates You on Managing Personal Finance

Have you ever played a Monopoly game with your friends? It is one of the most popular commercial board games in the world and has been able to entertain people of all ages. While playing this game, have you ever realized how you can apply the game strategies in your real life? There are several real-life money lessons you can learn from the Monopoly game that can help you remain financially healthy, come what may in the future. Read about 8 money lessons which you can apply in managing your personal finances.

Importance of budgeting in managing finance

You cannot be successful in the Monopoly game if you cannot budget well. If you are a successful player, then apply the similar concepts in managing your personal finances. By planning a realistic budget and following it, you can have better control over your money.

Importance of having an emergency fund

Just like it happens in a Monopoly board game, you never know when a sudden emergency situation can destroy your solid financial footing that you have built up in years. The emergencies in life are much more than what you experience in the board game. You should always create an emergency fund so that you can overcome your financial emergencies without having to sell your assets or falling into debt.

Looking for bargains and learning to negotiate

It is a prerequisite to bargain and negotiate in order to win the Monopoly game. In real life, you need to negotiate with people (sellers, creditors, etc.) to get the best financial deals. For example, while buying a property, you may not get the best deal if you do not know the skills to negotiate properly.

Being solely responsible for financial decisions

In the board game, everyone starts with the same amount of money. The difference is created by how well you can manage your money. Though luck is involved both in the game and in real life, you should learn to overcome what comes your way and manage your finances as best as you can.

Not making excuses in any situation

There is always the chance of winning and losing regardless of whether you are playing the game of Monopoly or trying to attain your real-life financial goals. Stop making excuses thinking about what would have happened if it would have been otherwise. Instead, abandon your excuses and think about how you can improve your financial position.

Making investments wisely

If you want to be successful, there are no alternatives to making wise investment decisions. You need to invest your money in order to make it grow with time. You will have to take chances and invest your money instead of simply leaving it in the bank.

Importance of building strong asset base

The player with the most number of properties gets the monopoly control over the board. This is an important personal finance lesson that everyone needs to learn. You can have a passive source of income if you succeed in building a strong asset base.

Trying to improve assets

In the game of Monopoly, you will not be able to dominate the game if you do not make improvements on the properties you have bought. You need to reinvest in your properties in order to improve your position and move ahead. Similarly, it should be your constant effort to increase your assets and reduce debt in life. By doing this, you will be able to attain your financial goals.

Apart from above, you also learn that shortcuts may not help you in building financial stability. Taking shortcuts in the Monopoly game may land you in jail. You should stop taking shortcuts to build wealth and financial stability and work hard to become successful, instead. Make the most of the opportunities that come your way and in turn, you will be successful in building a solid financial footing for you and your family.


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Free Sample of Dog Food



Get a free sample of Nature's Select Dog Food.


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Reuse Baby Wipe Tubs

If you are a mother, chances are, you have a few empty baby wipe tubs laying around the house. Refill packs are always nice, but sometimes its nice to grab the "free tubs" that we can score from using coupons. I had a few empty tubs laying around the house and I was very hesitant on throwing them away. I knew something could be done with them. Instead of throwing them away, I decided to show you how you can reuse baby wipe tubs. Here are seven items that you can store in baby wipe tubs.

Hair accessories:
Crayons:
Puzzle Pieces or Small Toys:
Thread:
Ribbon:
Free Samples:
Coupons:

You could store so much more in the empty baby wipe tubs and use a permanent marker to label the sides of the boxes for storing. Baby wipe tubs make great containers!

What would you store in empty baby wipe tubs?

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Giveaway Wednesday


1. Link your giveaway(s).
2. Include the name of the giveaway and the ending date.
3. Feel free to write *LOW* Entries if entries are below 100.
4. Grab the code and place it on your own blog.
5. Re-tweet this link up to get others involved.



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Synovate Accepting Members



Synovate is one of the largest marketing research firms in the world. Membership in Global Opinion Panels provides you with many opportunities to voice your opinions on the products and services you and millions of other people across the globe use every day.

Join Synovate for free and you will have the power to...

-Help companies improve everyday services, products, and household items
-Be the first to test new consumer goods
-Help design new products before they appear on store shelves nationwide
-Earn Cash & Prizes!
-After sign up, make sure you confirm your registration in your email.
-In your profile under "contact" make sure you select "yes" to "Would you be willing to answer surveys and evaluate products we send to your home?"

*I am a Synovate Global Opinion Panelist.


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Disney Movie Rewards


Sign up for Disney Movie Rewards and start earning points for Disney prizes! Check back often as I will post codes when they are released.

I signed up yesterday and already have 105 points in my account by using these three codes:

cool (50 points)
CHIHUAHUA for (25 points)
T5WM52PA7L for (5 points)
*and 25 for completing your profile information.

(Thanks, Tight Wad in Utah and Couponing to Disney!)


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Free Travel Sewing Kit





Get a free travel sewing kit. Choose between red or blue.

(Thanks, The Thrifty Military Wife!)


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Stylish Blogger Award


I am flattered. This week I won three Stylish Blogger Awards from three great bloggers. Each time I receive an award like this, it makes me smile.

This award requires that I, The Frugal Free Gal,
1. Link back to and thank my giver(s).  
2. State 7 facts about myself you may not know
3. Choose 15 other bloggers that I would like to share the spotlight with
4. Contact my elite 15 and let them know they are profiled on my blog

Thank you Midwest Mama, The Coupon Scoop, and The Queen of Swag for nominating me for this award.

Seven facts about myself that you may not know:
1. I taught second grade for three years before becoming a stay at home mom.
2. I am a night owl. My husband is a morning lark.
3. I serve as a Key Spouse of our Air Force Squadron and enjoy the leadership opportunity.
4. I'm finally on the master schedule at the gym to teach cycle and a kids exercise class.
5. I taught myself how to sew in October.
6. I am a huge fan of comedies and love Will Ferrell and Steve Carell, or anyone that makes me laugh.
7. Texas will always be home, but I have enjoyed living in Florida and North Carolina, and wherever else the Air Force may take us.

15 Bloggers to share the spotlight with:
*Note: This was a tough decision! There are way more blogs out there that deserve this award.


These are all "stylish" blogs that I think deserve the Stylish Blogger Award!

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Monday, January 10, 2011

Giveaway Experiment Results

At the beginning of December, I posted an article about my December Giveaway Experiment. My goal was to enter as many giveaways as I could during the month of December and then report back to you what I won and how many giveaways I won. The ultimate goal of this experiment was to show you how you can easily win free prizes by entering blog giveaways. I also compiled a list of tips for entering giveaways to share with you. The majority of giveaways that I entered were the low entry giveaways found at Tight Wad in Utah. Tight Wad in Utah keeps compiled lists of low entry giveaways at the top of her page and also lists them in daily posts. The rest are giveaways found on giveaway and review blogs, mommy blogs, and giveaway link ups.


Here are my winnings for the month of December:

1. Baby GoGo Doll and Book ($39.99 value)
2. $25 My Princess Party Package from My Princess Party to Go. Purchased: three princess dress sets with jewelry and tiara and three feather boas ($25.00 value)
3. The Secret to Skinny: How Salt Makes You Fat, and the 4-Week Plan to Drop a Size and Get Healthier with Simple Low-Sodium Swaps  By Lyssie Lakatos R.D. Tammy Lakatos Shames R.D. ($15.95 value)
4. $30 Visa Gift Card and Dinner Kits Romano's Macaroni Grill Creamy Basil and Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken (Kits: $10 value) ($40 value)
5. Two Carmex Moisture Plus Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm- Sheer Peach and Sheer Pink Tint ($6.00 value)
6. Spanx Assets Bra ($32.00 value)
7. Photo Bracelet from Everything4Mom ($34.00 value)
8. Personalized Set of Mabels Labels ($21.00 value)
9. Playful Planet Storyland Yoga Ages 3-8 ($14.99 value)
10. Rock N Learn Money & Making Change DVD ($19.99 value)
11. Baby Dipper Bowl from BabyDipper.com ($9.95 value)
12. Baby Genius Kids' Dance Party 2 CD Set ($14.99 value)
13. Set of Photo Notecards from Mauverneen.com ($10.95 value)
14. $15 Etsy Credit from QuiteCrafty ($15 value)
15. The Attitude Girl signed by Author Mila Bernadkin ($16.95 value)
16. Curious George Book, DVD, and Poster Prize Pack
17. Hard Rock Umbrella, 4 Piece Hiking Set: Nylon Bag, Aluminum Water Bottle, 5 in 1 Pocket Knife, Aluminum Flashlight, and Stuffed Puppy
18. Two Packages of Cottenelle Wipes (value $6.00)
19. Felt Board Story E-Pattern Set from Copy Crafts Etsy Shop (value $5.00)

Total won: 19 giveaways in one month
Entered a total of about 50-60 giveaways
= An estimated $330 value!

(Note: There is one giveaway I did receive an email about and responded right away. Later I found out that the blogger gave it to another participant because I hadn't emailed back. I am pretty sure my email went to her spam, so make sure you ask them to email you back after you respond so that you know they received your email. It was for a Taco Kit and $10 Visa Gift Card! Also, I am currently still waiting on the Cottonelle Tubs, Kids Genius CD, and Curious George Prize Pack in the mail. I will email the sponsors if they do not arrive in the next week to check on the status.)

You can win, too! All you have to do is take a few minutes each day to find giveaways on blogs that you are interested in. Complete the entries and see if you win! They will start to add up if you are a regular participant. You can build your gift closet and give away the items you win as gifts, or use them yourself. I plan to give a few of these items away and keep a few. My two year old loves her Baby GoGo and I love the Carmex Moisture Tints! I already used the $30 gift card to purchase a few items on Amazon, also. We opened the Baby Dipper Bowl tonight and I have one that I plan to giveaway soon!

In conclusion, this was a fun experiment. I do plan to continue to enter giveaways, just not as many now that my experiment has ended. I would like to focus on entering giveaways that I know will benefit others and my family.

I would love to hear from you. Do you participate in blog giveaways? What have you won? If not, do you want to start entering blog giveaways? Please share!


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Pop Tarts Sprinklings

Sign up for the All-K Pass Pop Tarts Sprinklings and they may:

*send you coupons for the products you and your kids like most.

*send you any promotional items you may buy, earn or win.

*let you know when there's a promotion or sweepstakes you might want to sign up for.

*contact you in case you win one of their sweepstakes.

*post any ideas for fun you may share online for all Sprinklings™ members to see.

*send you free samples of the latest Pop-Tarts® toaster pastry flavors.

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Free Sneeze Catchers Kit


Help the kids with this one! Get a free Sneeze Catchers Kit.

-Register to become a certified Kleenex Brand Sneeze Catcher (just click on the “Get Certified Now” orange link).
-Answer 5 questions
-You will get to the congratulations page stating that you are now a certified Sneeze Catcher
-Enter your email address which will enter you into a sweepstakes to possible win a trip to Orlando!
-You’ll receive an email with a link to request a FREE Activity Kit for your child.

The FREE activity kit includes…

Member ID card
Sneeze Catcher Hat
Sneeze Catcher T-Shirt
Activity Book
Kleenex Brand Pocket Pack of Facial Tissues
Facial Tissue holder
Coupons

*Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.


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