Friday = Mega Swagbucks Day!

Today is Friday, which means that it is Mega Swag Bucks day!  This means that you could win up to 2,000 Swagbucks at a time, rather than 100... so start searching!
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What is Swagbucks?

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Swagbucks, it's is a rewards site and search engine that allows you to earn virtual dollars (i.e. "Swag Bucks") by doing things that you do every day anyway, such as searching the web, online shopping, submitting polls, watching TV clips, etc.  These dollars can be redeemed for a variety of things, including gift cards to Amazon.com, Target, Barns & Noble, Southwest Airlines, etc.  To give you some perspective, it only takes 450 swagbucks to get a $5 Amazon.com gift card!  So, the bottom line is that you are basically earning rewards for free simply by doing your searches through swagbucks instead of other search engines like google.  If someone is going to give me something simply for searching the web like I normally do, I say, why not?!  To sign up and start earning, go here.

Swabucks Tips

Here are a few tips that should help you succeed at Swagbucks:

• First, you obviously need to sign up if you haven't already.  Currently, you will earn 30 Swagbucks simply for joining!
• When you're browsing the web, use Swagbucks instead of google or yahoo.  This is the hardest part because it takes a while to break the habit of going to your usual search engine.  To make it easier to remember, I would recommend changing your home page from google to swagbucks, at least until you develop the new habit of using Swagbucks. 
• It's also helpful to download the Swagbucks toolbar/widget (see the Swagbucks widget on the right hand side of this blog).  You can use this tool throughout the day to type your web searches. 
• Use Swagbucks even when you know the web address.  For example, instead of typing "gmail" into the address bar at the top of my browser, I always go to the Swagbucks site or use my Swagbucks toolbar to "search" for gmail and other sites I commonly visit.  Because you earn Swagbucks randomly by using it to search the web, you increase your chances of earning Swagbucks by using it to search for pages you normally visit. 
• Search for Swag codes and check my blog.  Swag codes are often released by Swagbucks and can be entered in your Swagbucks account to earn you more Swagbucks.  You can search for codes yourself, or you can check my blog daily for codes. 

My Swagbucks

To see how great Swagbucks can actually be, check out my post about my first Swagbucks reward, a $50 Southwest gift card!  I'd say that's pretty awesome for simply using Swagbucks to search the web! Next, I think I'll save up for some Amazon gift cards to use toward Christmas presents!  To give you some incentive to try it out, I've heard of people who've been able to pay for all their holiday presents through gift cards redeemed on Swagbucks!  How awesome is that?! 

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Mamapedia: $30 ShoeMall.com Voucher as low as $10 (+ FREE Shipping!)

Mamapedia, another Daily Deal Site, is currently offering a $30 ShoeMall.com voucher for just $15.  Even better, this voucher includes FREE shipping, and if you're a new member or if this is your first Mamapedia purchase, you can use code FRIENDS5 or 5OFFSHOES to score an additional $5 off, making the voucher just $10 for a $30 voucher with FREE shipping!  If you're a current member who has already made a Mamapedia purchase, you can still use code EASTER10 to score an additional 10% off, making it just $13.50 for a $30 voucher.  To get in on this deal, head on over here to log in or register for Mamapedia!
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GROUPON: $25 for $75 worth of wine = less than $6 per bottle shipped?!

Groupon, my favorite daily deal site, is once again offering the $75 Wine Insiders voucher for just $25!!  I've purchased this particular deal quite a few times and have used it to get wine (regularly priced between $10 & $15) for around $5 or less!  To get a really great deal, you can choose one of their cases, such as the mystery sampler case, which are already discounted, or if you'd rather choose your favorite types of wine instead of getting the sampler, another deal you can do, which I've done a few times, is:

• Head on over here to purchase the Groupon ($25 for $75 worth of wine from Wine Insiders)
• Once your Groupon is ready (usually a day or so after your purchase), head on over to WineInsiders.com
• Select 12 bottles of wine for ~$9.99 each (they usually have at least one bottle in each category at this price).  Adding 12 bottles to your cart will give you FREE shipping (actually, it's 1 cent shipping, but I consider that close enough to free). 
• Your total will be $119.88
• During checkout, enter your Groupon code in the gift certificate box and click apply, which will subtract $75, making your new total just $44.88.
• Since you already paid $25 for the groupon, that makes your total for 12 bottles of wine just $69.88 shipped (that's just $5.82 per bottle shipped!!!).  Considering that this would have normally cost $119.88 (which is already $25 off the normal price of the case) + $20 shipping ($140 total... $11.66 per bottle total), this is a GREAT deal (~50% off wine... can't beat that!).  I can also personally vouch for the quality of their wine.  I've been very pleased thus far what what I've received from Wine Insiders. 

Head on over here to purchase your Groupon!
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Target Deals: 4/3 - 4/9

 

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Here are what I consider to be the best (i.e. free or close to free) deals at Target this week.  A few things you may want to check out before shopping at Target are their Corporate Coupon Policy and their Price Matching Policy.  I usually print coupon policies out for each store and keep them in my coupon binder so that I can reference them if I'm ever given trouble by a chashier.  Another important resource is Target's Coupon Site, where you can print coupons that can be stacked with manufactuer's coupons for even better savings!
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NOTE: For you couponing newbies out there, SS = smart source insert, RP = red plum insert, and PG = proctor & gamble insert.
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Skittles Blenders single packets (found by register) $0.69

Use $1/2 Target store Skittles Blenders coupon found here
Plus, stack with the $0.50/2 coupon found here
Final cost = FREE!

Skittles Blenders movie theater size box $.99 (found with Easter items) $0.99

Use $1/2 Target store Skittles Blender coupon found here
Plus, stack with the $0.50/2 coupon found here
Final cost = $0.24 each!

Buy 3 M&M’s Pretzel Bags on sale buy two at $2.66 get one FREE
Use 3 $1/1 coupons found in the 313 RP
Final cost = $0.77 per bag!

Lipton Tea Bags 16 ct. Regular $1.09

Use the $0.50/1 coupon found in the 3/27 RP
Final cost = $0.59!

Crystal Light Drink Mix Canisters or On-the Go $2.04 – $2.49

Use the $1/3 Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the buy 2 get 1 free coupon found in the 4/3 SS
Final cost = as low as $1.03 each!

Jell-O Refrigerated Gelatin or Pudding 6 packs $2.79

Use the buy 2 get 1 FREE Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the 3 $1/1 coupons found in the 4/3 SS (value may be lower in some regions)
Final cost = $0.86 per 6-pack!

M&M’s 1 oz Filled Egg $0.99

Use the $2/2 coupon found in the April issue of All You magazine
Or use the $1/2 coupon found in the 3/20 RP
Final cost = as low as 2 for FREE!

Stride Shift gum $1.29

Use the $1/2 coupon found in the 4/3 SS
Final cost = $0.79 per pack!

Colgate 7.8 oz Total Toothpaste $2.99

Use the $1/1 Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $1.50/1 coupon found in the 3/27 SS
Final cost = $0.49!

Buy 2 Select Olay products = $5 Target gift card

Deal Scenario #1:
Buy 2 Olay Quench Lotions $4.99 each
Total = $9.98
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found in the 4/3 PG
Pay $5.98
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost ONLY $0.98 for both lotions – just $0.49 each!

Deal Scenario #2:

Buy 2 Olay Age Defying Cleanser $4.69 each
Total = $9.38
Use 2 $2/1 Olay Facial Cleanser coupons found in the 3/27 SS
Plus, use the $1/1 Olay Facial Care Target coupon (that came in the Target beauty bag)
Pay $4.38
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost = $0.62 moneymaker!

NOTE: You could do the Olay deal first and then use the gift card on a second transaction with your other items. 

Travel Size Vaseline Lotion $0.97

Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 3/27 SS
Final cost = FREE!

Travel Size Degree Men’s Deodorant $0.97

Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 3/27 SS
Final cost = FREE!

TRESemme Hair Spray 11 oz $3.34

Use the $1/1 Target store coupon found here
Plus, stack with the $1/1 coupon found in the 3/20 SS
Final cost = $1.34!

Herbal Essences Hair Care products $2.99
Use the buy one get one free coupon found in the 3/13 SS

Plus, use the $1/2 Target coupon (that came in the Target beauty bag)
Final cost = $0.99 each!

Zyrtec 5 ct 24 hr Adult Allergy Relief $4.76
Use the $4/1 Target coupon found here

Plus, stack with the $2/1 coupon found here
Final cost = FREE!

Visine Advanced Relief .28 oz (Travel Section) $1.99
Use the $2/1 ANY Visine Product coupon found here
Final cost = FREE!

Reynolds Slow Cook Liners 4 ct $1.69

Use the $1/1 coupon found here or in the 1/30 SS
Final cost = $0.69!

Softsoap Foam Works Hand Soap Pump 8.5 oz $2.29
Use the $1/1 Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap regional Target store coupon found in the 4/3 SS

Plus, use the $0.35/1 coupon found in the 3/27 SS
Final cost = $0.94!

Glade Carpet & Room Deodorizer 32 oz $1.50
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found in the 4/3 SS
Final cost = $0.75!

Glade Lasting Impressions Starter Kits starting as low as $4.89

Use the $3/1 coupon found here or in the 4/3 SS or 3/13 SS
Final cost = $1.89!

Purex Complete Crystals $2.99 (If this is marked higher at your store – do a price check)
Use the $1/1 Target store coupon found here

Plus, stack with the $2/1 coupon found in the 3/13 RP
Final cost = as low as FREE!

Kandoo 42 Count Flushable Wipes $1.42 to $1.65
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 4/3 PG

Final cost = as low as $0.42!

Similac Ready to Feed Infant Formula 32 oz $5.49 – $5.89
Use the $5/1 coupon found in the 4/3 SS

Final cost = as low as $0.49!

Travel Size Connect 4 Game $4.99Use the $3/1 coupon found here

Final cost = $1.99!

(You can also submit for this rebate found here to score a FREE Tombstone Pizza!)

Thanks Hip2Save & Totally Target!

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Reminder: Last day for $40 for $90 worth of wine through Groupon!

Yay!  A Groupon for wine!  Groupon, my favorite daily deal site, occasionally offers some great online wine deals, and today is one of those days!  Through Sunday (4/3) or until it sells out, you can score a Groupon for $40 for $90 Worth of Wine at Marquee Selections!  That's an automatic 55% off, AND it appears that you can use this Groupon on sale or case deal items since it does not state anywhere in the fine print that you cannot do so!  So, you can actually score even more than 55% off!!  I took a look on the Marquee Selections site and found quite a few great sales, including a "Quarterly Best of/New Selections" 6-bottle case (you can choose from a mixed case, all red, or all white) for $89.99 (down from $120), making each bottle just $6.67 (that's ~67% off and a total savings of $80!!) and after the sale and Groupon.  Considering that these bottles are normally $20 each, I think that's an awesome deal!  Of course, you don't need to choose the Quarterly pack... you can choose anything you like, and there are lots of choices!  I just like to help point out how to get one of the very best deals :) To get in on this deal, head on over here!

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CVS Deals: 4/3 - 4/9

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Here are what I consider to be the best (i.e. free or close to free) deals at CVS this week.  Visit my post about How to Shop at CVS for more information and tips. 

NOTE: For you couponing newbies out there, SS = smart source insert, RP = red plum insert, and PG = proctor & gamble insert.  And ECB = "Extra Care Bucks" which are CVS's rewards dollars that you can use like cash in CVS.

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Oral-B Manual toothbrush 1 ct $2.99 = $0.99 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the buy one get one free Oral-B Advantage toothbrush coupon found in the 3/13 RP
Plus, use the $2/1 coupon found in the 4/3 PG
Pay $0.99
Get back a $1.98 Ecb
Final cost = $0.99 moneymaker!


Crest or Oral-B Pro-health complete rinse 16.9 oz, Clinical gum toothpaste 4 oz or Glide Clinical Protection floss 38.2 oz $3.49 = $2.50 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $1/1 Crest rinse coupon found in the 4/3 PG
Or use the $1/1 Glide coupon found in the 4/3 PG
Pay $2.49
Get back a $2.50 Ecb
Final cost = FREE!


Right Guard Total Defense body wash 13.5 oz $3.88 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the Buy 1 get 1 Free coupon found in the 3/13 RP
Pay $3.88
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost = $0.44 each!


Gold Bond body wash 12.5 oz $5.88 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $2/1 coupon found in the 4/3 SS or 3/6 SS
Pay $3.88
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost = $0.88!


Spend $10 on Participating John Frieda products = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 2 John Frieda Full Repair stylers 3-12 oz $5 each
Total = $10
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found in the 3/6 SS
Pay $6
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost = $1.50 each!


Pantene Pro-V shampoo, conditioner 12.6 oz or styler 5.7-11.5 oz 2/$6.97 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found in the March issue of Ebony magazine
OR use the $1/2 coupon found in the 4/3 PG
Pay as low as $2.97
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost = as low as $0.97 for 2!


Spend $20 on Benefiber, Gas-X, Maalox, or Prevacid 14 ct = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Deal Scenario:
Buy 4 Gas-x Prevention products $6.29 (based on online price)
Total = $25.16
Use 4 $4/1 coupons found in the 12/12 SS (or the $3/1 Benefiber coupon available here.)
Pay $9.16
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost = Moneymaker!


Complete Multi-purpose solution 12 oz $8.99 = $8.99 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 4/3 SS
Pay $7.99
Get back a $8.99 Ecb
Final cost = $1 Moneymaker!


G-U-M Eez-thru flossers 75-150 ct $2 = $2 Ecb (limit 2)
Final cost = FREE!


Mars Easter Singles 2/$1
Buy 4 for a total $2
Use the $2/2 Mars Easter product coupon found in the April issue of All You mag.
(Or use the $1/2 coupon available in the 3/20 RP)
Final cost = as low as FREE!


All Revlon Cosmetics Buy 1 get 1 50% off
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Nail Enamel $4.99 each (based on online price)
Minus Buy 1 get 1 50% off sale = $7.48 for both
Use 2 $1/1 coupon found in the 3/6 SS
Final cost = $2.74 each!


Nature Made vitamins and supplements Buy 1 get 1 Free
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Vitamin D tablets 90 ct $4.49 each (based on online price)
Minus Buy 1 get 1 Free sale = $4.49 for both
Use the $3/1 coupons found in the Feb or March issue of All You mag
Plus, use the $1/1 coupon found in the April issue of All You mag.
Final cost = $0.49 for both vitamins!


Wisk laundry detergent 26-32 loads Buy 1 get 1 Free
Buy 2 for $8.49 each (based on online price)
Minus Buy 1 get 1 Free sale = $8.49 for both
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found in the 3/6 RP
Final cost = $2.24 each!


Thanks, Hip2Save!
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