The FrugalFreeLoader - Extreme Couponing, Freebies and More!: 7/1/10

Friday, July 30, 2010

Kroger Trip 7/24

I made it to Kroger during the last day of their past Mega Event. I did very well! I also did two transactions because I was to get a couple catalinas from my first transaction to use on my 2nd!
I am going to list the totals from my receipt now so I can get my Weekly totals figured and come back to list the detailed item list later this evening.

Totals from Transaction #1
Total Before Sales and Coupons $105.59
Total After all Sales and Coupons $42.99
Plus received 2 Coupons for off my next order ( a $5, and $3)

Totals from Transaction #2
Total before sales and coupons was $68.49
Total after all Sales and Coupons was $18.23

Total OOP Spent this trip $61.23

Total Saved this trip $112.85!
You can link up your savings for the week HERE

Some other things to mention this week:
I know many of you are stay at home moms. So I wanted to let you guys know ChaCha is Hiring! I have worked for them for 2 years! If you like surveys, you will love this. You answer customer texted questions from your computer at home. Plus it pays instantly and you work as often as you want! Not everyone can be hired though. You do have to pass a test! More info HERE

$0.50/1 House Autry Breaders Printable HERE (Makes them $0.24 at Bi-Lo!!)
Old Navy $2 Cami Sale through 7/31 only!
$1/1 Power of Fruit All Fruit Bars HERE (Makes them $0.69 at Publix!)
Choose your color and Get your One Touch Diabetes Meter at No Cost HERE
Healthy Freebies! Sign up to get all the samples HERE!
Clean & Clear New Morning Burst Surge Cleaner Deal At Target HERE
$0.35/1 Hershey's MilkShakes Printable HERE (Makes them $0.30 at Bi-Lo!)
Make a FREE animated cartoon video starring your child! HERE

There were a few things to grab at Bi-Lo for me this week. This is what I got!

2 Country Crock SpreadReg $1.99 Sale $0.99
Used two $0.40/1 printable
Got both for $0.38!

2 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Reg $3.95 Sale $1.97
Used two $0.70/1 blinkies
$2.54 for both!

2 Hormel Refrigerated Entrees Reg $6.99 Sale $3.99
Used two $1/1 from SS 6/6 insert
Both for $5.98!

1 Butterball sandwich meat pack Reg $3.29 Sale $1.64
Used $0.75/1 SS 6/27 insert
$0.89 after coupon!

Total before sales and coupons was $29.15
Total after sales and coupons was only $9.79!

Linkup your deals for the week HERE!

Some other things to mention this week:
I know many of you are stay at home moms. So I wanted to let you guys know ChaCha is Hiring! I have worked for them for 2 years! If you like surveys, you will love this. You answer customer texted questions from your computer at home. Plus it pays instantly and you work as often as you want! Not everyone can be hired though. You do have to pass a test! More info HERE

$0.50/1 House Autry Breaders Printable HERE (Makes them $0.24 at Bi-Lo!!)
Old Navy $2 Cami Sale through 7/31 only!
$1/1 Power of Fruit All Fruit Bars HERE (Makes them $0.69 at Publix!)
Choose your color and Get your One Touch Diabetes Meter at No Cost HERE
Healthy Freebies! Sign up to get all the samples HERE!
Clean & Clear New Morning Burst Surge Cleaner Deal At Target HERE
$0.35/1 Hershey's MilkShakes Printable HERE (Makes them $0.30 at Bi-Lo!)

I'm gathering all my receipts and will have the grand totals here shortly. However you can link your deals below! I did make a trip to Publix and Kroger and Bi-lo. You can see my post on Publix HERE. Bi-Lo trip HERE. Kroger Trip HERE! I have had a really good savings week with Kroger's Mega Sale and the great sale at Publix.

Total at all 3 stores before sales and coupons $239.90!
Total at all stores after sales and coupons used was: $80.21!
I saved $159.69 this week!

Some other things to mention this week:
I know many of you are stay at home moms. So I wanted to let you guys know ChaCha is Hiring! I have worked for them for 2 years! If you like surveys, you will love this. You answer customer texted questions from your computer at home. Plus it pays instantly and you work as often as you want! Not everyone can be hired though. You do have to pass a test! More info HERE

$0.50/1 House Autry Breaders Printable HERE (Makes them $0.24 at Bi-Lo!!)
Old Navy $2 Cami Sale through 7/31 only!
$1/1 Power of Fruit All Fruit Bars HERE (Makes them $0.69 at Publix!)
Choose your color and Get your One Touch Diabetes Meter at No Cost HERE
Healthy Freebies! Sign up to get all the samples HERE!
Clean & Clear New Morning Burst Surge Cleaner Deal At Target HERE
$0.35/1 Hershey's MilkShakes Printable HERE (Makes them $0.30 at Bi-Lo!)
Make a FREE animated cartoon video starring your child! HERE

How did you do this week? Leave a link to your savings post or comment below!

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Publix had a lot of great deals this week! So many were under a dollar! Checkout the best deals for the week here. This is what I got a Publix this week:

4 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mixes Reg $2.59 Sale $1.29
   Used two $0.75/2 printables
      $3.68 for Four Boxes!

2 Power of Fruit All-Fruit Bars Reg $3.39 Sale $1.69
     Used two $1/1 printables
     Two boxes for $1.38!

4 Softsoap Hand soap Reg $1.59 Sale $1.00
    Used four $0.50/1 printables
    Makes them all FREE!

4 Starbucks Ice Cream 16oz pints Reg $3.79 Sale $1.89
     Used four $1/1 printables
     All Four for $3.56

2 Hunt's Ketchup 24oz, Reg $1.59 Sale $0.79
   Used $1/2 coupon from August All You Magazine
     $0.58 for both!

Total before all sales and coupons was $36.67
Total After all sales and coupons was $9.20!

You can link up your savings post for the week HERE

Some other things to mention this week:
I know many of you are stay at home moms. So I wanted to let you guys know ChaCha is Hiring! I have worked for them for 2 years! If you like surveys, you will love this. You answer customer texted questions from your computer at home. Plus it pays instantly and you work as often as you want! Not everyone can be hired though. You do have to pass a test! More info HERE

$0.50/1 House Autry Breaders Printable HERE (Makes them $0.24 at Bi-Lo!!)
Old Navy $2 Cami Sale through 7/31 only!
$1/1 Power of Fruit All Fruit Bars HERE (Makes them $0.69 at Publix!)
Choose your color and Get your One Touch Diabetes Meter at No Cost HERE
Healthy Freebies! Sign up to get all the samples HERE!
Clean & Clear New Morning Burst Surge Cleaner Deal At Target HERE
$0.35/1 Hershey's MilkShakes Printable HERE (Makes them $0.30 at Bi-Lo!)

If you have wanted to try the new Clean & Clear Morning Burst Surge Power Cleanser, then now may be a good time to get it. Target has them for $14.99. You can print a $5/1 manufacturer coupon here AND a $3/1 Target Store Coupon here. Use both coupons and get it for only $6.99.

$0.55/2 Printable for Yoplait Whips Yogurt! Can make it free at some stores!

I logged into my General Mills Pssst account this morning to find There is a great printable right now for $0.55/2 Yoplait Whips Yogurt. This will make for a great deal, especially if you have a store that doubles that amount of coupon! Make sure to print this now because it won't be available long! This is a bricks coupon so you can print it twice!

Since I have mentioned that ChaCha is hiring guides, I have gotten many emails and messages asking what ChaCha is, Is it legit and things of that nature. I have responded to many of these questions but I think it would be easier to just write an informational post about it. Hopefully this will give you all some great info on if ChaCha is something that you would like to do. Please feel free to ask if there is still more you want to know that I haven't covered!

First off, ChaCha is legit! I have been able to buy a new laptop, paid off a couple bills, helped buy Christmas and other odds and ends with my ChaCha earnings! From August 2008 to December 2008 I earned $3,006 with ChaCha. I made another $1200 before starting my blog, which takes up most of my free time, A year ago. I didn't put in a whole lot of time with it either. Just when I felt like doing it. Now I do ChaCha when I have to, or if I just want something :) Right now, I am trying to ChaCha as much as I can before the tax free weekend, that way I can pay cash for all my daughters school clothes and supplies.

I heard about ChaCha in a Work at home forum 2 years ago. I read all the responses from people who worked for them and It sounded like a lot of fun and a neat way to make some extra money at home.

So What is ChaCha?

ChaCha is like having a smart friend you can call or text for answers on your cell phone anytime for free! ChaCha works with virtually every provider and allows people with any mobile phone device - from basic flip phones to advanced smart phones - to ask any question in conversational English and receive an accurate answer as a text message in just a few minutes.

Go ahead and give it a try... Just ask a question to 242242 with your cell phone. Ask anything you want. You can even Call 1-800-224-2242 and ask the question in your normal voice and they will text your answer back shortly!

(ChaCha is a free service, you will only be charged standard texting rates by your carrier unless you have a texting plan. It's the same charge as if you were texting a friend!)

Did you try it? Well if you did, the answer you received was compiled by a real human! A Human sitting at home at their computer, possibly in their Pjs with their favorite TV show playing in the background! Now the answer you received may not have been perfect, keep in mind humans aren't perfect, but ChaCha strives to pick the best guides to answer their customers questions!

With your answer, you may have received another message or ad, this is what keeps ChaCha free for you to use! The advertisers pay ChaCha to have a slogan or phrase put out their with your answer!

So how can you make money from ChaCha?

Become a ChaCha Guide. There are currently 3 roles you can apply for,

Expeditor Guide -- In this role, you are responsible for looking at the customers questions and making sure that spelling and capitalization is right, you also must decide if this question is one that can be answered by a quick answer or if it needs to be sent to a Specialist Guide to answer ( You will learn more on which is which when you are able to study the guide book.) This role pays $0.02 per expediting question. Once you get the hang of it, these questions can be done in a matter of seconds, so that $0.02 can add up quickly.

Transcriber Guide -- In this Role, you are responsible for the questions that are called in through the 1-800 number. You listen to the customer ask the question and you type out what is being asked. You then send it on to the next guide to have it answered. This role pays$0.03 per typed question sent.

Generalist/Specialist Guide (*This is what I am*) -- In this role, you are responsible for answering the questions the customer is asking. You will make $0.10 to $0.20 per question depending on the category the question falls in. Easier categories pay $0.10 and harder categories range from $0.11 to $0.20 each.

So What is so Great About ChaCha? Where to start! ChaCha is great for so many reasons.

They are Flexible to the Extreme! Seriously there is no scheduling, you work whenever you want. They are open 24 hours a day so you can log in and work while the kiddos are at school, or after they have gone to bed. You could work 24 hours a day straight or not work at all if you don't feel like it. ChaCha will still be there when you are ready to log in again! This is perfect for anyone wanting to make some extra money but don't have a lot of time. Just answer a few questions when you can, and eventually its all going to start to add up!

They Pay! When I first started working for ChaCha I had an older, slower laptop and really wanted a new one. I made my first goal to buy a new laptop with my ChaCha earnings on my first cashout. I worked 3 to 4 hours a day and within 3 weeks, I cashed out a little over $400 and made my first purchase with my ChaCha debit Card for a brand new laptop. That was however, back when every question paid $0.20 each, but you can still earn $400 in three weeks if you have the time to put into it. Actually I have seen many people have a goal of $500 a month and reach it with no problem.

They have 2 payment options. You can choose Pay me Monthly, or Pay Me Now.

Pay me Monthly- ChaCha will deposit your earnings in your checking account each month if you have reached the $150 threshold then it tends to take a few days to show up in your account. If you don't reach the threshhold of $150, the money rolls over each month until you do then it will be deposited. *I didn't like this option because I don't want to wait for my money and also, if I was to have a busy month at home, I may not have time to make $150 and would have to wait an extra month to see any of it.

Pay Me Now- This is the option I chose! With this option, they send you a ChaCha debit card issued by First Internet bank. Don't Worry! Everyone is approved for this account and there is NO Credit check involved! This debit card also has the Visa logo on it which means you can use it anywhere! The way this works is once you have made some money and you want to cash out, you just hit the pay me now button in your account and the money transfers right on your debit card instantly! There is No Wait. You can then leave the house and go shopping! The money is there! The only downside to having pay me now, is each time you press the pay me now button, there is a $2 fee deducted. Some people may see this as an inconvenience, and if you are cashing out everyday I can see where this would be costly. But for me, I tend to cash out once every 2 weeks, so that $2 doesn't hurt so much and so worth the convenience of having the money as soon as you need it. I don't know of any other work at home place that has that quick pay option!

What Do You Do as a ChaCha guide?

I am a Generalist/Specialist Guide and my job is to find the right answer to the questions the customer is asking. You can have fun and be witty in your answers as well, just make sure the customer is getting the right answer to what they are asking. For instance, You could be asked "What are the lyrics to the new Miley Cyrus song?" All you do is research web like you would if you wanted to know the answer. You can use Google, Yahoo, Bing whatever you are comfortable with or whatever you already use. Once you find the answer, you just copy and paste it, select the link where you found the info and then send it to the customer. And just like that you have earned some money! Some questions are easy and some may be a little more tough. But as a Specialist you can choose the categories that you feel you have the most knowledge in. That way the majority of your questions will be right up your alley!

What to expect when you sign up?

I applied to be a Generalist Guide 2 years ago, So things may be a bit different but from what I have heard most of it appears the same.

The First step is filling out the application. It is basic info on your name, email, estimate of hours you think you will be working, days that are best that you can work (Keep in mind, there is no schedule! You will never HAVE to work during a specific time) So put down whatever days you want. I'm not sure if this matters in the application part, but it seems that people that put down less hours, don't make it to the next stop of the application process. Then the next step will be a basic test, it is multiple choice, A, B,C or D it will ask you questions to see how you THINK a question should be answered if you were a guide. A tip here is to pick the most detailed answer option they have given! ChaCha likes for their answers to be complete. Not just a few words.

Then if they like what they see from that basic test, they will send you an email with a link for you to be able to go in and learn all about ChaCha and what is expected from you. You will fill out a w-9 so that they can legally pay you. This form also verifies that you are old enough to work for ChaCha, you must be 18 and US resident!

There will be lots of tools and videos and study sheets you have access to and some mini quizzes as well that you will need to keep taking until you pass to go onto the next lesson. Once you feel ready, you can then take a simulator, or Readiness test. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that you review and study everything before taking this test. Pay attention to the instructions as well. You only get ONE chance to take the test and if you do not pass, you will not be able to be a guide for ChaCha. There are NO retests. After you have taken the readiness test, it may take a few days to hear back whether you passed or not. These tests are handgraded because they want to pick people with quality answers to work for them. After you hear back from them and if you pass, you can set up your payment info and begin to work and earn!

I can't stress enough to study the info and use the tools they give you. I have seen many people rush through it and not make it on. I took a couple of days to go over things til I felt ready. Then I took the readiness test and within 48 hours I heard back with my email! Edit: As of 8/20 there have been 214 Guides referred by me, BUT only 54 have passed the test and been selected! I really wish those of you who want and need this opportunity the best of luck! I have seen so many happy people to make it on and also those who are crushed to find out they didnt.

If ChaCha seems to be something you would like to do, they are hiring Generalists/Specialists(.10-.20 per answer) and Expeditors($0.02 per answer) right now. Go HERE and please enter my email frugalmommy2008@gmail.com as your referral when you fill out the application. Please don't hesitate to ask me a question if you have any problems or something you don't understand! I have no problem helping you out! Thanks and Best of Luck on your test!

Publix Best Deals 7/28 - 8/3

Publix is having a really good sale this week! Some Free things and lots of stuff that is looking to be under a buck! Lots of printable coupons available too so you should be able to get a lot of these deals, even as a beginner! If you are unfamiliar with how shopping at Publix with coupons works, please take a look at my post here for helpful tips!

BOGO DEALS
(prices I list below are already what they will ring at Register BOGO which is 50% off!)

o Cascadian Farm Granola Bars $1.99
     Use $1/1 printable
   Makes them $0.99 each
   If your store considers Earth Fare a competitor, use with $1/1 printable
   to get them FREE!

o Kellogg's Pop Tarts $1.16
     Use $1/2 printable
     Makes them $0.66 each!

o Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.74
   Use $0.50/1 printable
     Makes them $1.74 each.
     If your store considers Target a competitor, Use $1/1 printable
     to get them for $0.74 each!

o Hunt's Ketchup 24oz, $0.79
   Use $1/2 printable or from August All You Magazine
     Makes them $0.29 each.

o Sprout Organic Baby Food 3.5oz $0.49
     Use BOGO from Publix Smart Savings Booklet
     Makes them FREE!

o Yoplait Go-Gurt 8pk $1.34
     Use $1/1 printable
     Makes them $0.34 each!

o V8 Splash, various 64oz, $1.59
     Use $1/2 printable
     Makes them $1.09 each!

o Gardein Garden Protein Meat-Free Entrees $1.99
     Use $1/1 printable
     Makes them $0.99 each!

o Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides $0.64
     Use $0/55/2 store coupon from Get a Smart Start Booklet
     Makes them $0.37 each!

o Old El Paso Dinner Kits $1.39
   Use $0.50/1 from SS 7/11 insert
     Makes them $0.39 each!

o Simply- Mashed Potatoes 24oz $1.29
   Use $1/2 store coupon from Publix Smart Savings Booklet
   Makes them $0.80 each!

o Velveeta Shells and Cheese or Deluxe $1.29

o Old Orchard Frozen Concentrate, 100% Juice $0.75
     Use $1/4 printable
     Makes them $0.50 each!

o Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mixes $1.29
   Use $0.75/2 printable
     Makes them $0.92 each!

o Power of Fruit All-Fruit Bars $1.69
     Use $1/1 printable
     Makes them $0.69 each!

o Starbucks Ice Cream 16oz $1.89
     Use $1/1 printable
     Makes them $0.89 each!

Rest of the Deals

o Tony's Party Pizza $1.00
Use $1/2 printable
Makes them $0.50 each!

o Yoplait Yogurt single cups $0.50
     Use $0.50/4 printable
     Makes them $0.25 each!

o Sabra Hummus 10oz or 4pk $2.50
     Use $1/1 from SS 6/27 insert
     Makes them $1.50 each!

o Stouffer's Family Entrees $3.99
    Use $2/1 printable
    Makes them $1.99 each!

o Fresh Green Beans $0.99lb.

o Zucchini or Yellow Squash $0.99lb.

o Softsoap Hand soap $1.00
    Use $0.50/1 printable
    Makes them FREE!

The weekend is almost here, and that means lots of great deals to be had at your local yard sales!
Email me here with all your Yard Sale info at Maranda(at)thefrugalfreeloader(dot)com or just leave a comment below, and I will get them merged in with the right area! I will add them as soon as I can!

*Mostly on this site is my local area yard sales HOWEVER if you live out of my area I have forums that All Cities and States are welcome! You can use Our Forums HERE to post your yard sales! Just Register for free! Look for this page to be updated frequently as more listings are added.

CLEVELAND, TN AREA YARD SALES LIST:

CLEVELAND- SIX FAMILY Yard Sale! Friday and Saturday, July 30 & 31, 1805 Twin Brook Drive. 8am-? Name brand clothes, toys, books, shoes and other household items.

CLEVELAND-13th ANNUAL GIGANTIC Bowman Hills School rummage sale. Wednesday, July 28th, 8am-6pm; Thursday, July 29th, 8am-6pm; Friday July 30th- half price day, 8am-4pm with a $1 bag sale from 2pm-4pm. 300 Westview Drive off North Ocoee. Best selection around. Vehicles, antique furniture, jacuzzi tub, loaded vintage and toy rooms, better clothing boutique, jewelry, appliances, tools, linens, crafts, something for everyone.

CLEVELAND- Saturday 7/31: Furniture, rugs, mirror, household items, all must go! 175 Sharpe Avenue.

CLEVELAND- Friday and Saturday 7/30-7/31, 7am-2pm, 145 Bell Street. Hunting gear, tools, clothing, household items, etc.

CLEVELAND- TWO family Yard Sale, Saturday July 31st only, 8am-noon. Furniture, clothing, children’s toys, home items. 2550 Freewill Road.

CLEVELAND- Friday and Saturday 7/30-7/31, 8am-2pm. 152 Kansas Lane SE, corner of Hunt Road and Kansas Lane, follow signs from Dalton Pike. Home Interior, Beanie Babies, furniture, clothing, etc.

CLEVELAND- GARAGE SALE Friday 7/30, 7am-1pm, 180 Mapleton Forest Drive. Dorm items, bedding twin xl, cell phones, DVD player, I pod, miscellaneous.

CLEVELAND- FRIDAY ONLY 7/31, 8am-1pm, Summerfield Subdivision off Freewill Road. Mens, womens and childrens clothes, girls sizes 10, 12, and 00, furniture, lots more!

CHATTANOOGA, TN AREA YARD SALES LIST:

CHICKAMAUGA GA.- Indoor garage moving sale! Furniture, clothes, dishes, odds & ends, Fri. 7/30, Sat. 7/31, 9am -5pm, 835 Hurtt Rd. 423-488-2358

E. BRAINERD-Garage/ Moving Sale! All Day Friday 30th & Sat. 31st. 9642 Ashton View Dr. Furniture, Knick, Knacks & More! Come By & Pick Something Up!

HIXSON- Moving Sale! Fri. 30, Sat. 31 & Sun.1st. 8am-1pm.7805 Celeste Ln. Take Hixson Pk to Middle Valley. Turn Left on Gann Rd., Look for Celeste Ln. on right. School supplies, childrens books,teacher materials of all kinds, furniture, hallmark Ornaments, Beenie Babies, Dishes & MORE!

HIXSON- Multi Family Sale on Big Ridge. July 29, 30, 31. 8-1, Household items, books, lps, bicycles, lots of good stuff priced to go!! 1710 Big Lake Ln

HIXSON- 3 Day Yard Sale, July 29th, 30th & 31st, @ 6234 Teletha Ln., 37415, ALOT! NICE STUFF! 423-313-6939

(*UPCOMING SALE) RINGGOLD- Kids Zone Consignment Sale Cloud Springs Rd. & I-75 at Gateway Mall Drive to the back. One week only, August 9th-14th!! Don't miss out!!Awesome deals on Gently Used Maternity& Childrens Items!Mon, Aug. 9th, 9am - 7pmTues-Fri, Aug.1013th,10am- 6pm. Sat, Aug. 14th, 9:00am - 3:00 pm**(Sat, Aug. 14th.....many items 50% off!!)** 423-593-0259

SIGNAL MTN- YARD SALE! Sat. 31st. 2829 Corral Rd. 8-2pm, kids & adult clothes, furniture, water skis, knee board, boat, stove & lots more!

If you have a yard sale you want listed here, just email me at Maranda (at) Thefrugalfreeloader (dot) com or list it at our forums here!

Head over to your local McAlister's Deli on Thursday, July 29th for a Free Glass of their famous Deli Tea! There is no purchase required for this freebie! Though it may be hard not to order some great food.
Enjoy!

To find a McAlister's Deli location near you check out their map here.

Chili's Printable $4 off 2 Entree coupon!

There is a $4 off 2 Entrees Printable coupon available HERE for Chili's Restaurant. I have seen the Chili's Free Queso and Chips coupon but $4 is good too! It expires on 8/4/10. So print it and make plans for a nice meal out.

Ashley Lauren's Closet Fall/Winter 2010 Children's Consignment Sale Info

For Area Cleveland, TN readers, Giving you an early heads up on the Ashley Lauren's Closet Consignment sale for the Fall/Winter seasons schedule. I know it is early, but really, who wants to be rushing around the last week trying to get everything done! Start getting everything together for this wonderful event. If you need more info on this event, you can visit their Facebook Page HERE be sure to join their group while you are there to stay informed of special updates! They also have a website that will be updated soon, but has some good info on what to expect and how to price your clothing! Can't wait for this event to clear out some of this clutter and make some money!

The sale will be held at Keith Street Ministries Church, next to Logan's Steakhouse.

Drop Offs Will be:
September 9th 4pm-7pm
September 10th 2pm-7pm
September 11th 10am-12pm

The Sale will be open to the Public:
September 13th-Sept 17th 9am-7pm
September 18th 8am-3pm Most items 30% off

Print your $1.50/1 coupon for the new Welch's Healthy Start Juices. There are 2 flavors listed Concord Grape, White Grape Orange Mango and Blueberry Pomegranate Concord Grape! It is a Brick's Coupon so you can print it twice. Mine came with an expiration date of 8/25/10.

Giveaway is now over and it is time to announce the winner of this Farmville/Cascadian Farm Prize Pack!
There were 43 entries in this giveaway and I used Random.org to choose the winning comment and the winner is......

Comment #29 - Stephanie Frehner "already a friend on facebook :) and a farmville fanatic ;) "

Congrats! I have contacted the winner through Facebook Message. If I don't hear back within 48 hours a new winner will be selected.

There will be another giveaway going on soon for a $25 Sams Club gift card so be sure to check back!
The $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card Giveaway is still open for those who want to enter!

Here is a list of things you can get right now for FREE! Most of these are only for a limited time or while supplies last! Let me know if something I have posted is gone or no longer working! Also if you have found any other great freebies please comment below! I will add more if I come across them! Thanks and Enjoy!

FREE SeaPak Easy Seafood Meals Cookbook HERE

FREE Gano Excel Coffee Sample HERE

FREE DVD and Info Kit for Bosley HERE
(You can choose Video if you don't have DVD
Player!)

FREE 2oz. Bottle Biotrue Multi-Purpose Solution HERE

FREE Personalized Zoo Video of your Child HERE! (This one is cool!)

FREE Summer Healthy Samples HERE!

FREE Hoveround DVD and Info Pack, request one for yourself or loved one.

Winner of Penguins of Madagascar Prize Pack!

There were 49 entries for this Penguins of Madagascar Prize pack. I used Random.org to pick a comment out of the 49 and the winner is..........

Comment #8 - Georgiana O. "I like Private."

Congratulations! I have contacted you and awaiting your info to ship!

If I do not hear back from the winner within 48 hours a new winner will be selected.
Don't Forget I have 2 other giveaways going on right now you can still enter!

*Farmville/Cascadian Farm Giveaway = Free $10 Farmville Currency PLUS
Free Cascadian Cereal, PLUS Free Cascadian Farm Granola Bars PLUS Free
Cascadian Product Coupon! ENDS TOMORROW!

*$35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card Giveaway

$1/1 Wise Cheese Doodles Printable!

There is a $1/1 printable coupon available right now for the Wise Cheez Doodles. These go on sale BOGO often between Bi-Lo and Publix. Using this coupon during those sales and you can have these snacks for $0.49 a bag! Head over HERE and print it now! My friend Amy found this under zip code 34986!

There is a new printable available. Go HERE to get $0.50/1 Bag
of Lays Kettle Cooked Potato Chips! Just Log in or register to print!

There is a new code available for Restaurants.com! Now through July 31st
Receive 80% off when you use the code PLATE. This will make $25 Gift
Certificates only $2! There are even $10 certificates for only $0.60! There
are quite a bit of restaurants that participate so take a look at what your area
has to offer!

I don't know about you, but I am happy it is Friday! With that comes the weekly savings post. This week I went to Publix and Bi-Lo. Hubby and I went out to eat twice this week, but only because there were some great deals at some restaurants!

I had mentioned earlier this week of a Quizno's coupon to get a small sub meal for only $2.99. I haven't eaten at Quizno's in a while so I didn't realize just how great that coupon was until we went in and saw how much it would have been! It was going to be $16.68 for the two of us without that coupon! This was just for the "Small" sub meals too! But after the coupon we only had to pay $6.56! That included our drink and chips as well! I am hoping that coupon comes back soon! I would love to do that again!

The 2nd night that we dined out was when we went to Moe's for Free Queso and Chips. Hubby had already ate a little so he just enjoyed the freebie! I ordered a Taco and Got the Free chips and queso. I always carry those drink mix ins with me and just order water at restaurants! So we only had to pay $3.28 for that time out! It was really nice to go out and share each others company and not break the bank two nights this week!

Ok, On to the grocery deals this week

At both stores that I shopped at, the combined total before any sales or coupons was: $100.30
Total after all sales and coupons were used for the week: $23.63

So I saved $76.67 in groceries and household supplies this week!

Some other deals that may interest you:

*$1/1 Printable coupon for Wise Cheez Doodles!
* Make a Cartoon Video Starring your child FREE! (This is fun!)
* Special Build A Bear Sale 7/23-8/5! ANY Animal +ANY Outfit+ ANY Shoes $29.99!
* Diabetes OneTouch Meters at no cost Plus Choose your color!
* Farmville Currency and Cascadian Farm Products Giveaway ends 7/26
* Penguins of Madagascar DVD Prize Pack Giveaway ends 7/24!

How did you do? Leave a link to your savings posts or just comment on your deals below!

How much would your child love to be in a cartoon?
How much would you love to be able to do it for free?!

Right now you can upload a photo of your child, (Or Yourself even! Lol) and put that image in an animated cartoon titled a day at the zoo, The Mischievous Monkey! I did this with my daughter's photo and she thought it was great. Once you are done uploading and cropping the photo you want to use, you will be able to watch the completed cartoon starring your child! Then you even get to share it for free with all your friends and family. I would recommend sending a copy to your email as well so that you will always have access to it!

So What are you waiting for? Get started HERE!

FAQ Pulled from their site!

Q: Is this product really free?
A: Yes, it's absolutely free, no cost and no strings attached.

Q: Are the information and photo I provide safe and secure?
A: Absolutely. Our servers are located in a highly secure facility with numerous safeguards in place to keep your data safe. And you can rest assured that we will not use or share the photo you provide with anyone under any circumstances (other than to create your video of course).

Q: Why do I need to upload a photo?
A: This zoo video is personalized just for your child. His or her name will appear in the video, and he or she will also appear as a character in the video, using the photo you provide

Q: How do I upload a photo?
A: It's very easy. Just click the "Browse" button on the screen. This will open a window which will enable you to locate on your computer the photo you want to use. Click once on the name of the photo you want to use and then click "OK" to select that photo.

Q: Where on my computer can I find my photos?
A: This varies a bit depending on whether you're on a PC or Apple computer. If you're on a PC, your photos are likely in a folder called "My Pictures" which you can find by opening the "My Documents" folder

Q: Can I create videos for more than one child?
A: Yes, you can create as many videos as you'd like. After you've created your first video, just go to www.freezoovideo.com and you'll be able to create another video. There's no limit to how many videos you can create.

Q: I don't have any digital photos. Can I use a printed photo instead?
A: Sure, you can mail us the photo along with your email address and we'll create a video for you using that photo and email it to you. Mail your photo to: Free Zoo Video, 110 Chestnut Ridge Road, #162, Montvale, NJ 07645. Just click the "I don't have a photo" link on the page to proceed.

Q: I have the photo I want to use on a different computer. What should I do?
A: Simple, just go to www.freezoovideo.com on the computer where your photo is located and you'll be able to create your video.

Q: How will my free video be delivered?
A: After you upload your photo and give us the child's name, simply click the button on the page and in a matter of a few seconds your video will be ready. We'll automatically take you to a page where you can view your personalized video and we'll also give you a link you can use to view the video any time you want. We'll even tell you how you can display the video on your Facebook or MySpace page.

Q: What if I want to send the video to other people?
A: We'll help you share your video with as many friends and family members as you'd like. We'll give you a unique link to your personalized video that you can forward to anyone you'd like. And they can share the fun by creating their own personalized video.

Q: Can my friends and family create their own videos as well?
A: Yes. You'll have the opportunity to provide us with the names and emails of people you'd like to invite to create their own video. We'll send them an invitation on your behalf.

Get Started: Click Here to Upload your photo!

If you have subscribed to Build A Bear newsletter, you may be aware of a deal starting Friday 7/23 through August 5th. You will be able to Pick Any Animal, Plus Pick any Outfit and Any Shoes for only $29.99. This is a great deal! I have seen some animals cost $24 by themselves! Outfits are generally $12 and Shoes another $6 or so. This can save you quite a bit depending on what your child picks out. Still a bit pricey for a toy, but if you have a birthday happening this week it could make for a special treat! Children enjoy the whole process from start to finish, hopefully this can help some of you out!

Publix is my favorite store! I so wish they would put one in my city, but I will continue to make the drive each week to the next town until they do! Here is what I got this week!

6 Chef Boyardee Pastas Reg $1.49 Sale $0.74
Used $1.50/4 printable
AND $0.50/2 found inside Banquet meals
$1.94 for all 6 cans after coupons!

2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereals Reg $3.49 Sale $1.74
Used 2 $0.60/1 printables
$2.28 for both boxes after coupons!

2 Glade Candles (4oz Jars) Reg $3.49 Sale $1.74
Used 2 $1/1 printables
$1.49 for both after coupons!

2 Campbell's Chunky Soups Reg $2.39 Sale $1.19
Used $1/2 printable
$1.38 for both after coupon!

2 Lysol Kitchen Cleaners Reg $2.69 Sale $1.34
Used 2 $0.50/1 printables
$0.68 for both after coupons!

2 Tombstone Pizzas Reg $5.27 Sale $2.63
Used two $2/1 printables
$1.26 for both after coupons!

2 Meow Mix Dry Cat Food Reg $4.89 Sale $2.44
Used two $1/1 from RP 6/6 insert
$2.88 for both after coupons!

Total Before Sales and Coupons: $53.38
Total After All Sales and Coupons was: $11.91

Some other deals that may interest you:

* Make a Cartoon Video Starring your child FREE! (This is fun!)
* Special Build A Bear Sale 7/23-8/5! ANY Animal +ANY Outfit+ ANY Shoes $29.99!
* Diabetes OneTouch Meters at no cost Plus Choose your color!
* Farmville Currency and Cascadian Farm Products Giveaway ends 7/26
* Penguins of Madagascar DVD Prize Pack Giveaway ends 7/24!

FREE Frappuccino Beverage Music Mix Download

Starbucks has created a free music mix to complement your Frappuccino beverage.
Featuring electrifying summertime favorites ranging from Frightened Rabbit to Hot Chip,
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If you have iTunes installed click HERE to get your free Frappuccino Beverage Music Mix
If you don't iTunes, its free to download here! Expires 8/31/10