Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Fun and Crafty Ideas

Dollar Store Moms - Free Lemonade Stand Printables
My daughter had soo much fun last year selling lemonade she's been asking me since winter when she can do it again. I love these signs, they're so cute!
Funky Time - Lemonade Stand Printables
This one is simple and very cute. I think things you can make and display yourself are worth far more than just grabbing something from the store. If I had the time (and the energy) I'd make everything for my house!
I think these would go great with some $1 flip flops from Old Navy, don't you?

Deals and Freebies For May 18th

Old Navy is selling flip flops for $1 Saturday May 21st in store. Check out the deals they have online for Babies and Toddlers and Enter the code ONCAN15 for 15% off your purchase of $50 or more (It ends today!!)

Febreze on Facebook Spring Contest - 1 in every 100 entrants wins a Febreze Freshness Kit and for every entry Febreze will donate $1 to United Way

Like HarperCollins Canada on Facebook, send them your mailing address and they will send you a free mug!

Like Benjamin Moore on Facebook and print a coupon for a free pint color sample

Purex with Zout Sample with $3 Coupon Is Still Available If You Haven't Got One Yet

Starting May 18th, receive an addtional 30% off your purchase at American Eagle stores in Canada

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Cleaning For The Thrifty and Frugal

So on the whole reusing thing I came across an article on DIY cleaners and thought I would find ways you can
be frugal with your household chores while being environmentally friendly too!

Frugral Fabric Softener Recipes Dryer Sheet Tips

5 Natural Fabric Softener

Scented Fabric Softener

Homemade Febreeze Recipes

Homemade Shower Spray Recipes

DIY

Being thrifty is not only for shopping, it's about using what you have to the maximum...here are a few tips for making use of things that don't get used anymore:

Make yoga pants from an old t-shirt: Cut Out and Keep

Fabric Covered Cork Board from old picture frames: How Does She

Reuse those plastic Easter eggs and make Easter Egg Teacups: Creativity in Progress 

Check out my post on way to reuse old dressers: Freebies And Fun Things 



Freebies and Deals For May 12th

Pampers Kandoo Facebook Page has a free downloadable colouring book and sign up for a $1 Off Coupon
Sign up with Tetley to be informed of promotions and contests
Free Avery Note Tab Sample
Free ebook download Recipe Ideas for Thrifty Families
Old Spice Facebook Page is giving away 10,000 'of something'...once again it's probably for US residents only but worth a try
Tomorrow Clairol on Facebook is making an announcement about a "bold" offer
Triscuit Canada and Crystal Light Canada are both still giving away free samples

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Freebies and Deals For May 10th

Kids Bowl Free all summer long. To register and for more details, click here!

Special Offers from Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick and Murphy Oil Soap

Bath and Body Works Canada Free Travel Sized Item With Any Purchase Printable Coupon

More Free Crystal Light Samples Just like them on Facebook

Sign up for Clairol Rewards for coupons, free subscription to Rogue magazine tips and tricks

Monday, May 9, 2011

Freebies Freebies Freebies Week 1 and Week 2

So I've decided to keep track of my freebies, to see how much I actually get and whether my time spent was actually worth it. Personally for me, it's kind of fun to go to the post office every day and find out what kind of goodies I received!

Week One: Free Slurpee from 7-11, Crystal Light Samples (Which are available again on Facebook!) Maynards Sweedish Fish and a Similac Sampler pack (with formula, meal supplement for Moms, a can of formula and some big money saving coupons) and a coupon for a Free loaf of Dempster's Oven Fresh Bread.




Week Two: Last week I got a Free box of Vector cereal (coupon), a Duck Tape sheet, the PG Sampler Pack which had a purse size packet of Puffs, Crest Whitening Strips and a sample pack of Cascade Action Packs and the PG Men Sampler with a Gillette ProGlide Fusion razor, a trial size Gillette Body Wash, Face Wash,  Face Cooler and Deodorant.
So we shall see what we recieve in the mail this week! Anybody else receive some fabulous samples in the mail or save big time on their grocery list?

My First Big Save

So I have got lots of freebies, coupons and have saved a bit of money here and there but last Friday I set out to use a lot of coupons and save a lot of money and for my first attempt at it, I think I did all right.Especially considering it was all stuff I needed. Before coupons, this came to $45.62, I paid a total of  $26.49 which is a total savings of $19.15 or 42% of my grocery bill.

This is what I bought:
Theres a box of Vector cereal, Dempster's Oven Fresh Bread, Purex laundry detergent with Zout, a 2lb and a 1lb container of strawberries, two containers of raspberries, a bag of carrots, celery, a loaf of bread, Our Compliments version of Shake and Bake, a lime, a cucumber, two packs of radishes, a can of tomoates, a package of chocolate covered pretzels, and a package of chicken thighs.

Freebies and Deals For May 9th

Happy Monday! Hope yours is running a smoothly as mine is - kind of odd for a Monday but I'll take it!

Like Triscuit Canada on Facebook fill out your mailing info and email and they will send you a coupon for a free box of Triscuits and a recipe book! They have all sorts of new flavours available but my favorite so far is Roasted Tomato and Olive Oil.

Allure Magazine is giving away 500 St.Tropez  Self Tanner at 12pm EST

Nesquik Coupon - None were available at the time but check back periodically for coupons and offers

Like Infusiun of Facebook and get a printable coupon for $2 off any one Infusium 23 product, then use it at Shopper's Drug Mart this week as they are on sale for 3.99 for even more savings!

Like Van Houtte Coffee on Facebook  enter the contest by taking a quiz to find your coffee profile and get a printable $2 off coupon for coffee.

Aspirin Coupons from Simply Frugal Canada

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Freebies and Deals For May 8th

Happy Mama's Day!

Free sample of Fructis Pure Clean Garnier Canada
Get your Garnier webSaver Coupons here

$1 Off Astro Biobest Antioxidant


Printable coupon for $3 Off Curel  product 220mL and up (Expires May 31st)

On May 13th (Friday the 13th to exact) Clairol on Facebook  is giving away some sort of freebie...they won't say what it is, only that it is bold. So make sure you like them and check back on Friday, last time they gave away a free box of hair dye.

Sign up for the Tide Canada newsletter for coupons, stain removers, money savers and more!

Printable $2 Off Stayfree coupon

Sign up for The Healthy Shopper coupon club and recieve coupons towards natural and organic health products

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Nexxus Pro-Mend Sample

Enter the Nexxus Pro-Mend Contest and check the box to receive a free sample of Nexxus Pro-Mend
  


Emailing Companies To Get Coupons

Just found a great post on companies that will mail you coupons on Mrs.January. Just yesterday I had emailed Heintz and International Delight to see if they would maybe mail me some but no such luck yet. 

Freebies and Deals For May 7th

What better way to spend a stormy evening than stocking up on freebies. Here we go:

Stride Gum Canada is giving away free packs of gum. Go to the Facebook page, like them and click on the Hip to Tip link. Enter the contest and get your free pack of Stride Gum!

Printable Avil coupon for $2 off and a printable $1 coupon off of Muskol


New web$aver coupons are available. There's Colgate and Sweet Baby Ray's
Hidden webSaver links to add to your order (remember you must order at least three coupons before
they mail them out)
Dial $1.50 off
Garnier
Maybelline
Loreal Paris

Clorox
Kelloggs
Kelloggs All-bran
Cesar
Astro Biobest

Friday, May 6, 2011

Free Huggies Good Nites Sample

Huggies GoodNites are offering samples. Just fill out your info and you're good to go! :)

Check out their offers and promotions page for a $1 off printable coupon

Deals and Freebies For May 6th

Happy Friday!!!!!! Here's what I've found for today:

Frappucino Happy Hour starts at Starbucks Canada from 3-5pm from today until May 15th

Sign up with Oxy for a $4 coupon on Oxy Sensitive Foaming Facial Cleanser or Natural Action Product and $9 off any 2 Oxy Natural Action products

$1 Off Bisquick Baking Mix from Life Made Delicious

Free Mothers Day cards and printables from Anders Ruff

Visit Subway on May 31st to get a free breakfast sandwich

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Freebies and Deals for May 5th

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! Here are some deals and freebies to help you celebrate!

Printable Coupon For Coke
Get a bottle of coke for 5cents at Macs
stores when you print off and use
this coupon at your local Macs


Coupon stacking at Save On Foods, as far as I can tell this is now true. I would contact your local Save On Foods or ask before you shop before you go ahead and coupon stack but if it is, I'm super excited and just might be making a trip to Save On Foods in the near future! :)

Superstore has a 3 bar pack of Irish Springs soap for $1.49 and in-store coupons for $0.75 off.

BOGO Free Poutine at New York Fries when you like their Facebok page


Another Facebook offer: When you like Garage on Facebook you get free music downloads. Today's download is 'Desperate Girls and Stupid Boys' by Kimberly Caldwell

Free Sample - Purex Complete With Zout I thought that I had already got this one, but apparently it's new. It went through for me anyhow so go get this one, even if you have already signed up for one.

Clearly Contacts.ca is having a Mother's Day sale. Pick your eligible frame and at the checkout enter code MOMSALE to get the frames for $38 or if you need bifocal or progressive lenses they are also on sale with the same code for 25% off.  

Tips On Couponing

How Does She? - Couponing Links
How Does She? - Freebies
How Does She? - Great Deals
This is one of my favorite blogs. There's all sorts of fun stuff on here besides the couponing resources so take a look and check out the rest of the site if you can!
Money Saving Mom
This site is just full of everything to save you money. Tips, tricks, coupon links and freebies. However, this is an American site and a lot of the coupons and freebies will not apply to Canadian residents.

Simply Frugal
This one is the same idea as Money Saving Mom, only it is a Canadian site. Sign up for their newsletter and like them on Facebook to keep up to date on deals, offers and coupons in Canada.

Finding groups and pages on Facebook related to couponing, freebies and what not has helped me find a lot of free stuff and coupons. Here are some good Facebook groups:
Canadian Coupon & Freebie Links
Canadian Free Stuff.com

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Freebies and Deals For May 4th

Okay, I know I said I wasn't going to, but a few popped up this evening. I have to share! :)

For the fisherman (or woman) in your life, get a free fishing ruler from Crestliner Trumped

Red Plum coupon inserts are available on Saturday May 7th


If you haven't received a sample from John Freida Full Repair Canada, they are still giving some away.
I loooove it!

Not a lot, but hey, it's better than nothing!! Enjoy your evening :)

Free Betty Crocker Soups, Stews & Chilies Magazine Download

So I appologize for the lack of freebies and deals today...I am 37 weeks pregnant today and feeling it. That and my 17 month old son is a very needy boy today. There wasn't really a lot out there today either but I shall try my best to keep the blog up to date as I can. Thanks for you patience! :)



Betty Crocker Magazine - Soups, Stews and Chilies

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

New Pampers Gifts To Grow Code

For 5 GTG Points, type in the code LoveFromPattie5 Pampers Gifts To Grow Canada

Tums and Gaviscon Coupon Offer

Once they hit 500 reservations, Tums and Gaviscon are giving away a $4 coupon off any bottle of Tums 160 count and another $6 off Gaviscon 60s, 100s or 60mL product. Offer available until June 30th or 2500 reservations. Tums and Gaviscon Offer - PutMeOut.ca


Here's A Few More For You...

Freebies and coupons are popping up everywhere this week it seems, so my appologies for the tons of posts!

$2 Off Fibre Plus Coupon This cereal is really great, my 7 year old daughter even loves it!

Over 1,000 free colouring pages on Crayola.com

From Dollar Store Crafts, learn how to make your own canvas photo print!

Free Tire Depth Gauge from Collisionplus.ca

I'm sure there is more to come :)

$5 Off Any Two Majesta Products

Like Majesta Treesponsible on Facebook watch the 60 second video on how Majesta plants 3 trees for every tree they use to make their products and receive a $5 coupon off of any two Majesta bathroom tissue (8 roll or larger), Majesta Multipack Facial Tissue or Majesta Paper Towel (6 Roll or larger). I love the idea that they are planting more trees than they're using! I find even now there are still a lot of people who aren't aware of how things that we do truly affect the environment. Click here to like Majesta Treesponsible on Facebook and get your $5 off coupon from save.ca!


Frappuccino Happy Hour - Starbucks

Head over to your local Starbucks starting Friday May 6th until May 15th from 3-5pm for a half-price Frappucino. YUM! Join Starbucks Canada on Facebook to be notified of future deals and events!


Freebies and Deals for May 3rd

L'il Critters Bummy Vitamins is giving away free samples to their fans on Facebook at 12pm EST. I am unsure if this is open to Canadian residents, in fact I am sure it's only for US residents but it's always worth a try! Thanks to Money Saving Mom!

 
Entertainment Coupon Books are on sale for $15 with free shipping! These are great books, we had one for last year and made are money back and then some. Just type in your postal code to find a book full of coupons from your area. Thanks Simply Frugal In Canada!


Sign up for your very own Value Village Super Savers Club Card to get members only coupons, e-newsletters, exclusive online content, special events and much more! When you bring in your printed registration and photo ID, you automatically receive 25% your first purchase with your card.Value Village also has a 50% off sale Monday May 16th and Super Savers Card Members can start shopping the 50% off sale at 4pm on Sunday May 15th! Thanks Frugal Freebies!

Clearley Contacts on Facebook is giving away 10,000 free pairs of glasses at 12pm EST. When you go to check out use the code FirstPairFree to get your free pair of glasses! Thanks to Frugal Freebies!






Monday, May 2, 2011

Freebies For May 2nd

I did my whole post and then closed the browser...can you say preggo brain!! Anyway, here is a quick list of the freebies and samples I found today. There are lots today!

Free Schick Quattro for Women Raspberry Rain Samples Available in participating Winners location starting today. Winners
Like Dove on Facebook for a free sample of Dove Nourishing Oil Care
Free Silicone Freedom Bands from Skittles
Tomorrow, May 3rd, Living Well is giving away 10,000 samples of Neutrogena Clincal here
Fill out a short survey and receive a $5 coupon for Orange Julius here
Free Always and Tampax coupons at Being Girl.ca
Websaver.ca has another coupon for a free box of Chocolate Cheerios or Fibre 1 Brown Sugar Shredded Wheat
Gocoupons.ca has a coupon for a free Flavur tea or beverage amoung some other great coupons *Look for the coupon that says Save $1.99 Flavur Drinks or Teas - Free*

Free printables and crafts for kids from Fisher-Price
Scott Brand Paper Towels $2 off Printable Coupon
Lush is giving free hand treaments for Moms on Saturday May 7th with tea and cake provided

Thanks to Canadian Coupons & Freebie Links, Frugal Freebies, Simply Frugal and Free Samples in Canada