Have you gone to get your free items?

I went today to pick up some free treasures. First to the mall, where I went to Nordstrom & Dillards and picked up some free cosmetics.

If you haven't heard about it, there is a class action settlement that $175 million worth of cosmetics needs to be given away for free. You just show up, there's a table and a line. Sign the paper, and pick your product. At Nordstrom I had 3 to choose from. At Dillards, I had 2 to choose from. It started Tuesday, and can go for as long as 7 days, but it is until supplies last (Be careful, the first one's always free - you may get yourself hooked!).

Then I went to Bath & Body Works, and used this coupon (click here). There's no minimum purchase, we just bought a $1 item, and you get your free product.

Enjoy!

Free photo book

Click here to get a free photo book from snapfish. Oprah featured it on her show yesterday. You just have to click on it by Friday night, and it will apply the credit to your account. You have until Sunday night to redeem the coupon.

Have fun!

Moolah!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again - IT PAYS TO DO COUPONS!

I spent about 5 hours at the grocery store today (2 separate trips), and probably 2 hours last night getting ready for today.

I spent a total of $175.69

Saved $671.76!!!

Now I am exhausted, and must retire for the night. Tomorrow brings another busy day (someone has to find a place for all these groceries!).

Like $$ in my pocket!

I love coupons!

I have been doing coupons for about 3 1/2 years now, off and on, and I have saved so much money!

I have not only been able to feed my family very well, but have built up a food storage over the years that has benefitted us during a time of unemployment.

Every once in a while I get into a bit of a slump and don't do it like I should. But when I pull myself together and get on it, I reach a total "high" for getting bargains.

Today while Sofie was at preschool I went and took advantage of some deals. I went to 3 different stores (because I had the time and energy) and spent a total of $64.27. I saved a total of $257.50!

To give you a sampling, this included (3) 12 count double rolls of Charmin, Rubbermaid storage containers, 10 Crest toothpastes, (4) Bic razors (nice ones), (9) Kelloggs fruit snacks, granola bars, salad dressing, 2 in 1 shampoo, as well as plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and much, much more.

Some favorite websites I like to use are (which are free): Pinching your Pennies & Grocery Smarts (Utah only). You can contact Grocery Smarts for a free class as to how to do coupons most effectively, as well as getting a screaming deal on mulitple newspapers (part of the trick). Let me know if you would like any more information.