The Thrifty Divas

It’s another great week for freebies!  Here’s a quick recap of the hottest freebies for the week.  Hurry, many of these will be gone soon!

Free Events

1. Take advantage of America’s National Parks’ “fee-free days” at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees. Mark your calendar for fee-free days this year:
   • August 14-15, 2010
   • September 25, 2010 (Public Lands Day)
   • November 11, 2010 (Veterans Day)
2. Minor League Baseball and Kraft are sponsoring a promotion known as  ”Tuesday Night Tickets” — each Tuesday night through September 7th, you can get a free Minor League Baseball ticket with the purchase of another ticket!  All you need to do is present a Kraft Singles(cheese) Package Wrapper at the Box Office! 
3. On August 14th,  your kids can make a Free Inaction Perry The Platypus Figure at the Disney Store!!! Session 1: 11:00 am & Session 2: 1:00 pm.  Minimum age for participation is 3 years old.  For further details and to find out if your Disney Store is participating, GO HERE and click on “Events’.
4. Free Museum Day is back, just like last year!  You can get 2 Free Tickets to a participating museum in your area.  This event is scheduled for September 25th so start planning ahead.  Click here to get more information and to find a museum in your area.  Note:  you will need to enter your information onto the website to get your ticket.  You must have your ticket for FREE admission and it looks like you can get 2 FREE admission tickets with this offer.

General Freebies & Samples

1. Right now, you can get 3 free Greeting Cards from Shutterfly.com. Use promo code SUMMERCARDS.  This is a brand new coupon that was just released this week.  Note:  you will have to pay for shipping but it’s only $0.99 if you choose to have all 3 cards shipped to yourself.
2. Get your FREE totebag from Vistaprint.
3. Head on over to Cookies By Design to grab your Free Flip Flop Cookie!!  GO HERE for details and to find a location near you!! Limit 1 per customer!
4. GO HERE to grab your Free 1 oz. Jar of Skinner’s Vaporizing Salve today!!
5. GO HERE to grab your Free Sample of A.C.T. Energy Drink today!!
6. GO HERE to request your Free Hot Mom Driving Car Magnet from Hottest Mom In America TV Show!!
7. Join Quality Health and start receiving FREE healthy product samples for Summer.  All you have to do is submit your email address to get signed up for some great FREEbies!  Easy and FREE to sign up!
8. Sign up for a FREE sample of Nature Made Chewable D’s. Limit one per household and allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
9. Here’s a great FREEbie for Lego fans (of all ages)!  Sign up for a Free Lego Magazine Subscription! 
10. Sign up HERE to download the FREE eBook: Couponizer’s Guide To Smart Savings.  There are great money saving tips for everyone!
11. Great news for fans of Mexican food! You can get a FREE eCookbook entitled ”40 Healthy Easy Mexican Recipes“.
12. Aveda has another great Freebie out there for you right now!! This one does not expire till August 31st!!!!  GO HERE and print this page!! Take it to a participating Aveda Location! Make sure you call your Aveda store to double check they are participating!! PLUS: GO HERE and print this coupon to also get Free Aveda Shampoo, Conditioner and Intensive Restructuring Treatment. Expires August 31st!!
13. Going to Disney this summer?  Don’t forget to get your FREE customized map of the parks! 
14. Sign up for P&G Everday Solutions to receive FREE samples, coupons, and updates from Proctor & Gamble brand products.  I’ve been a member for a few years and I get great freebies all the time – sometimes they are even full-sized products!
15. You can get FREE travel guides and brochures to hundreds of great destinations!  It’s so easy to browse destinations and choose the travel guides that you would like to receive FREE by mail or you can download them right to your computer.Click here to get your FREE travel guides.
16. There is a great deal from Canvas People!  Every new customer receives a $55 credit good for FREE 8×10 canvas! Any photo qualifies for this deal and you’ll receive a high quality photo canvas – all for FREE!  You do have to pay shipping and handling but it’s still worth it!  Click here to get your FREE 8×10 canvas today from Canvas People!
17. From now until 12/31/2010, SeaWorld is offering a FREE day to all active duty military from all service branches, active members of a reserve or National Guard unit, and three direct dependents.  Click here to fill out the form for your free day and find out what Theme Parks are available for the offer!

Restaurant Freebies

1. Macaroni Grill is offering a coupon for a FREE Appetizer (up to $9) when you buy any two entrees!  This coupon is good through August 16!
2. Grab this Jack In The Box printable coupon that is redeemable for a FREE Mini Funnel Cake (with purchase of Really Big Chicken Sandwich Combo). This coupon expires 8/29.
3. Become a Fan (on Facebook) of Bob Evans and print your coupon good for 1 Free Kids Meal with Purchase of Any Bob-B-Q Meal!!  A $5.99 minimum!  This is valid through August 18th!
4. Ben & Jerry’s and Target are teaming up with VolunterMatch!  All you have to do is something nice in your neighborhood!  Get out there and volunteer!!  Its a great way to make a difference in your neighborhood and makes you feel great!  You and 5 friends will enjoy Free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream!!  Two Flavors available are: Berry Voluntary or Brownie Chew Gooder.
5. Now through July 25th, you can get a FREE order of Denny’s Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Puppies with any entree or Value Menu purchase. Value Menu prices begin at $2.
6. Sign up for IHOP’s Pancake Revolution (on the right side) and you’ll get 3 greeat freebies: FREE meal for signing up, FREE meal on your birthday and a FREE meal on your membership anniversary! You can sign up other family members, too for the IHOP Pancake Revolution, which is nice to do it all at once!
7. Click “Like” on the Pilot Travel Center Facebook page and then go to the “Coupons” tab to get a coupon for a FREE 32-oz. fountain beverage that is valid at any Pilot Travel Center location.  Coupon is valid through August 31, 2010.
8. RaceTrac has a great deal  just for the summer:  FREE Refills all summer long!  Simply buy a refillable cup at their store for only $6.99, and you can refill it for FREE as many time as you want all summer long.

WOW!!!  On August 14th,  your kids can make a Free Inaction Perry The Platypus Figure at the Disney Store!!!

Session 1: 11:00 am
Session 2: 1:00 pm

Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice.  This is only good while supplies last!! 

For further details and to find out if your Disney Store is participating, GO HERE and click on Events!

Do you use Ebates?  If not, you should listen up!

What is Ebates?

Think of Ebates as a local mall with over 1,200 different stores but with one huge difference. Online stores pay Ebates a commission (think of it as a finders’ fee) on every sale and they split this amount with the consumer.

Basically, you shop online (which you do anyway), but you click through Ebates link and order merchandise from your favorite online retailers (like Gap, Home Depot and so many more!).  The website will tell you how much money you will earn back on your purchase (7%, 10%, etc).  Then click the link to that store, and you will automatically get a cash back rebate with your purchase!  Once you hit $5.01 in shopping rebates, you will receive a check!

Why Should You Join Ebates?

You get cash back at any of 1,200 stores any time you start your shopping trip at Ebates.com. There are no points to redeem, no forms to mail in, and no fees. Stores pay Ebates a sales commission for sending shoppers their way, and Ebates uses the commission to pay you cash back. 

You’ll earn cash back on all of your purchases online (made through Ebates) plus you’ll get access to special discounts through Ebates!  To get started, all you need is an email address so they can notify you when your cash back has been credited.

To date, Ebates members have already earned more than $55,000,000!  You can join them today!

Sign Up With Ebates

Click here to sign up for Ebates!  It’s FREE and you’ll begin with $10 cash back – wow! 

What about you?  Are you an Ebates member?  What’s the best part about being a member?

Yay!  Free Museum Day is back, just like last year!  You can get 2 Free Tickets to a participating museum in your area.

This event is scheduled for September 25th so start planning ahead.  Click here to get more information and to find a museum in your area.

Note:  you will need to enter your information onto the website to get your ticket.  You must have your ticket for FREE admission and it looks like you can get 2 FREE admission tickets with this offer.

Thanks to Heidi at The Frugal Girls for sharing this!  And don’t worry, we’ll be sure to remind you about this event!

Everyone has a “top 10″ list for something, right? 

Here’s my Top 10 list for saving money:

1. Use  my recyclable bags at grocery store.  I make sure I do it at CVS and Target every week because they pay me to use it!  I shop at Target twice a week and they deduct $0.05 each time I use it.  That will add up to $5.20 a year – not much but it’s worth saving the environment and gives me a little in my wallet.
2. Use coupons at the grocery store.  Duh.  My favorite way to save is to “stack” coupons (using manufacturer + store coupons for one item).  I do this at CVS and Target all the time and save big money!
3. Eat out with coupons.  I never leave home without them!  I’ve signed up for my favorite restaurants’ email programs/birthday clubs and get tons of great coupons!  Check out my “Big List” to see for yourself.
4. Combine errands to save gas.  This is a no brainer.
5. Reuse as much stuff as possible!  I am always reusing sandwich baggies and freezer bags – to the point of driving my husband nuts.  But hey, it saves money!
6. Stop using paper towels for cleaning.  I use rags as much as possible for cleaning projects and just throw them in with the laundry.
7. Do laundry with full loads to save on water.
8. Turn off lights, fans and unplug electronics when not in use.
9. Set thermostat at 78 in the summer and 68 in the winter.
10. Shop at second hand stores (consignment and thrift).  Honestly, it is the only way to buy some of my kids clothing!

What about you?  What are your favorite tricks to save money?

This blog post is written by Elizabeth as part of a blog meme called “Frugal Friday” from Life as a Mom.  If you’re interested in learning more tips and tricks to save money, visit “Frugal Friday” to learn more.

Have you ever wondered exactly what coupons will be in your local Sunday paper?  Especially if you buy the local Sunday paper each week, it would be nice to know before you make a special trip to the store to buy your paper!

Well, here’s a great tool to help you:  Sunday Coupon Preview! 

Be sure to check out Sunday Coupon Preview to see the upcoming coupon inserts for this weekend!  You can subscribe to get an email each week that will tell you exactly what coupons are in the upcoming Sunday paper!

There will be a (3) coupon inserts in this Sunday’s paper: Smart Source, RedPlum and Proctor & Gamble.

For a preview of the individual coupons included, please check out Sunday Coupon Preview. 

And don’t forget about the other coupon resources!

• You can find printable coupons at Coupons.com and Red Plum
• You can also load Cellfire ecoupons onto your grocery store loyalty card.

Have you signed up for Freeflys yet?  If not, let me give you great reason to sign up!

Sign up to become a member of Freeflys (of course it’s free to sign up), you’ll have access to thousands of FREE brand-name samples!!!!  There are some great samples available now so take advantage of this offer! 

The HOT new brand-name samples you can sign up for from Freeflys:

1. FREE sample of Nexxus Therappe shampoo & Humectress conditioner
2. FREE sample of Sinus Buster sinus medicine
3. FREE sample of Achooz saline nose wipes
4. FREE subscription to American Baby magazine

I love being a member of Freeflys and checking to see what great new freebies I can request.

It’s the end of the month so be sure to get your printable coupons before they change for the month!

Best Coupon Resources:

• Get the latest printable coupons at Coupons.com and Red Plum.
• You can also load Cellfire ecoupons onto your grocery store loyalty card.
• Check out Sunday Coupon Preview to see what coupons will be in Sunday’s paper.

WOW!! Another Olay rebate!!  This time its $20.  Purchase $50 worth of Olay products and you will receive a $20 Rebate!!   Products have to be purchased starting today, 7/23 thru 9/3!! 

These are great!!  GO HERE to download your form today!

Dominick’s has a great sale on Trix and Lucky Charms this weekend!!  Y0u can either for only $.69 Each!!! 

Trix and Lucky Charms – $1.49 w/ad Super Coupon (7/29 – 7/31)
Load 60¢/1 HERE

Plus, use $1/2 SS 7/11 or SS 7/18
= 69¢ ea

NOTE:  Dominick’s Super Coupons do require a minimum of $10 purchase.

If you happen not ot have a Dominick’s near you.  they are part of the Safeway, Vons, Randalls and Tom Thumb stores. Make sure to check with your local stores!

Babies R Us and Toy’s R Us is having a Rewards Members One Day Sale tomorrow 7/29!!!  If you are not a rewards member you can GO HERE to sign up for FREE!!! 

Over 20 coupons for this Sale!!  GO HERE to print yours now!  Here are just a few of my favorites!! 

BOGO all Girl Gourmet
25% off all Hasbro Games
$30 off any Play Kitchen $100 or more

20% On Any Baby Gear Item

Free $15 Gift Card WYB 2 Pampers Value Boxes (92-252 count)

Here’s another great FREEbie from Shutterfly!  Right now, you can get 3 free Greeting Cards from Shutterfly.com. Use promo code SUMMERCARDS.  This is a brand new coupon that was just released this week.

Note:  you will have to pay for shipping but it’s only $0.99 if you choose to have all 3 cards shipped to yourself.

There are lots of designs and types of cards to choose from (birthday, thank you, invitations, etc).

Don’t forget, you can add this promo code into your account and save it for later!  Here’s how:

1. Log into the Shutterfly home page and click on “My Account” at the very top right. Or sign up with a new account and receive 50 free prints!
2. “Enter Special Offer Code” is at the bottom of the page.  Load the coupon code SUMMERCARDS into your account.
3. See your code in your account when you click on “My Special Offers” and it will ask you anytime you checkout if you’d like to apply it to your order.
4. The expiration date for this promotion is Wednesday, September 1.  You have until then to use this promotion.

Other Great Offers At Shutterfly

• Take 20% off Mugs, canvas prints, luggage tags, playing cards and Wall decals from Shutterfly.com! Offer valid 727 – 828!
• FREE shipping on orders $30+ from Shutterfly.com with promo code SHIP30 Offer valid 7.1.10-9.29.10!
• Take 20% off Cards from Shutterfly.com! Offer valid 7.27 – 8.11

Have you tried Shutterfly yet?  If not, what are you waiting for!

GO HERE to grab your Free 1 oz. Jar of Skinner’s Vaporizing Salve today!! 
” This is our way to advertise, there is no better advertisement than satisfied customers. We will NOT sell your email address, please review their Privacy Statement. Limit one per household please.”

Just submit email and mailing address in the comment box!!

WOW!!  What a great deal on Playskool’s Musical Sit N Spin on Amazon.  Right now it’s only $10.77 and it qualifies for Free Super Saver Shipping!!  Get this now and hide it away for Christmas!  Normally priced at $29.99 !!

Whole Foods has over $45 worth of New Coupons out right now!!  GO HERE to print your favorites!!  Take a look at just a few of the coupons you will find!!

$1/2 Dream Frozen Desserts
$1/2 Kashi go Lean CerealsK

$1/2 J Honey Sunshine Cereal or Kashi TLC Bars
$1/2 Annies Homegrown Snacks

Do you wear contacts?  Have you tried Dailies Aquacomfort?

3 Reasons To Try Dailies Aquacomfort:

• DAILIES^® brand contact lenses are the only daily disposables with blink-activated moisture, so your lenses feel comfortable all day long.
• DAILIES^® brand contact lenses are among the most convenient lenses you can wear. They’re sterile daily disposable lenses, so you wear them once and toss. No lens care required.
• With DAILIES^® brand contact lenses you can get everything you want in a contact lens — crisp vision, all-day comfort and convenience (for around $1.00 a day).  And you can help pay for them with tax-free dollars from your HSA and FSA.

Click the image above to get your free trial now and save $100 in rebates!  Hurry, this offer won’t last long.

Don’t forget about getting a FREE backpack at Staples this week! 

Staples will be offering their Free Backpack (After Easy Rebate) from July 25- July 31st!  You can buy ANY backpack and get 100% back in a Staples Gift Card after Easy Rebate.  Staples has a wonderful selection of backpacks for kids of any age!! 

I’ve heard that laptop bags are also included in this rebate. 

I am heading out to my local Staples store to get a backpack for my oldest son.  His current backpack is in good shape but I think he may need one half-way through the year or at least by next year. 

What about you?  Are you taking advantage of this deal?

In honor of Back To School, Publix has a new coupon booklet out: Get A Smart Start Back To School! All coupons expire 8/22/10.  You can pick up your booklet in stores or order by emailing unileverrewards@asmnet.com with your name, address and phone number!! 

* $1.50 off P.F. Chang’s Home Meal

* $1 off Bertolli Frozen Meal

* .55/1 Skippy Peanut Butter

* $1/2 Ragu Pasta Sauces

* .75/1 Hellmann’s Mayonnaise (30 oz. or larger)

* .55/2 Knorr Rice and Pasta Products (B1G1 at Publix this week!)

WOW!! Publix is starting a New Promo this week “Buy Theirs Get Ours Free“.   If you buy the National Brand Product you will get the corresponding Publix brand for FREE!!  YEA!!!

Here is what you can get this week!!!

Mott’s Apple Juice – Publix Brand Free
 

Barnums Animals Crackers – Publix Brand Free

Sunmaid Raisins – Publix Brand Free

Everyone loves the taste of McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea, but does your town have what it takes to win the coveted title of Tea Town USA?  If so, you’d better be ready to prove it this summer, as more than 200 McAlister’s communities compete in the first-ever Quest for Tea Town USA.

Vote daily for your town, and earn bonus points and prizes through our Facebook and Twitter challenges. The winning town gets $5,000 for new shade trees or park improvements, plus a huge celebration and a year’s worth of bragging rights. Join the fun today and prove that your hometown has an unquenchable thirst for victory!  Find out more info here on their Facebook page.

In addition, celebrate FREE Tea Day on July 29th at McAlister’s Deli when everyone at McAlister’s Deli gets FREE tea!  No purchase necesarry and no coupon necessary!  Just enjoy some great tea – for FREE!  Don’t worry, we’ll be sure to remind you!

Become a Fan of Nightfood and receive 2 Free Nightfood Bars!! 

What is Nightfood??

* You will get to Sleep faster

* You will Sleep better through the night

* All Natural and Safe

* A Delicious Cookies ‘n Cream flavor.  Nightfood is  suppose to be nighttime snack that helps sleep easier and take care of hunger.

NOTE:Due to overwhelming demand they are currently out of samples but go ahead and fill information as they will ship out your free samples in September/October guaranteed!!!

Starting tomorrow, July 29 thru 31st,  Old Navy is having their Annual Layering Cami Sale!!  You will be able to get Old Navy Cami’s for $2!!! These cami’s are normally $8.50 a piece.

Offer is only good for In-Store purchase only and you are limited to 5 per person!!  GO HERE to print coupon or say ” Cami 4 Me” to cashier to get your discount!!

Looking for a great source for online FREEbies?  Well, you should check out That Freebie Site because they offer new freebies and coupons every day! 

It’s so easy to use!  You can log into That Freebie Site and check for new freebies.  You can browse by category or just look for “newest” freebies.  Or you can sign up to have them e mailed to you! 

Get great freebies from That Freebie Site!

Reminder: School is just around the corner so make sure to get your Max Perks this week!!!! 

WOW!!!  What great back to school savings!!  Right now you can get 100% back in Max Perks on 5 items this week only at Office Max!!!  You can check out the full ad here!!

Here are the 5 items this week:

Backpacks (limit 2)
Office Max 1″ Non-View Binder (limit 3)
Sharpie Black Fine Point Permanent markers (limit 3)
Hammermill 8×5 Copy paper 500 sheets (limit 3)
All Office Max Poly Notebooks (limit 6)

NOTE: MaxPerks is a completely FREE rewards program for your home, business and for teachers. You will get rewarded for buying supplies you would normally buy anyway. When you purchase something it may take up to 7 days for credit to show on your account!  If you need to return an item the credit will be removed from your account!

Thanks, Chi-Town Cheapskate

This great offer is still available and a perfect way to capture your summer memories!

Canvas People is offering a FREE 8×10 canvas print, which is a $55 retail value!  Or you can choose a $55 credit toward a larger sized photo canvas. 

This is a great value!!

It’s so easy to get a photo turned into a FREE 8×10 canvas!

How to get your FREE 8×10 canvas:

1. Choose and upload the photo you would like printed
2. Choose the size (8×10 is free, you pay shipping)
3. Chose any “extras” (framing, etc.)
4. Enter shipping information
5. Pay the $14.95 shipping/handling (this is still a GREAT deal for one of these)

It really is super easy to do and only takes a few minutes!!

These photo canvases make great birthday gifts or just a great way to capture memories!  I know from experience because I ordered one for my dad for Father’s Day and it turned out great! 

Click here to order your FREE 8×10 canvas from Canvas People.