Slice Review and Giveaway!

Ok so a little while ago I wrote about the Slice Safety Cutter. Well today I received 2 of them!. So I'm going to do a quick review and then a giveaway. First things first. DO NOT cut on anything but a cutting board or something you dont mind cutting up. See here:

As you can see its actually quite small. Just put pressure on it and go.

Make sure to hold it flat or it will tear the paper.

And as you can see it cuts really well.

Ok so after some testing I found that you can cut up to 7 layers of coupon paper and only 4 layers of printer paper. Over all I would recomend this but it does take alot more time then the scissors. My 6 yr old son had a blast cutting paper into strips with it.

On to the giveaway part of this posting. You will recieve one entry for each comment left on this post.

1. Follow my blog via GFC.

2. Tell me about your favorite post.

3. Follow my new Facebook page.
4. What types of deals do you like to see.

Ok this review is my own opinion. I was not asked to review this product just given samples. (I like to share the wealth). I will end this contest at midnight on Friday Febuary 4th, 2011. The winner will be posted on Saturday night by 9pm. The winner will then have 48 hours to reply to my email. Please make sure you include your email address on each entry so that I may email you about winning.

**Winner will be chosen by Random.org**

DUE TO NO RESPONSE THIS WILL BE EXTENDED TO FEB. 11th. Winner will be announced Feb. 12th

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I love this site! Every time you search you get a chance at points. Then you can go buy things like Amazon.com giftcards or others. I used mine to buy things like a new travel backpack for a trip I made. Ive bought things for my cellphone and even a new cell phone! Sign up and start earning your swagbucks now.

 

 

Extra Gum FREE

CVS has Wrigleys Extra Dessert Gum on sale for $0.67 this week. Go on the CVS site for a $0.75 Extra Delights Dessert Gum Printable Coupon and there you go free gum!

Fraudulent Coupons or Freebies

There are quite a few articles being posted about how to spot the fakes. Be sure to read these there are great tips to help you stay legal!

Freebies 4 Moms-My Coupon is Real!
My Free Product Samples-Is this a really a free sample?
Freebies 4 Moms- Fraudulent Coupons Hurt Everyone, learn how to spot them.

Congrats to the Winner of the Snowman Earrings!

CONGRATS! Catrena Cosimeno-Beers You are the winner of the Snowman Earrings donated by Stacey Gane

 

Welcome Freebies For Friends Fans

Thank you all for following my blog. For those already following go here to enter for a chance to win a pair of handmade snowman earrings, made by yours truely.

Target Deals

This list was just released on the Frugal Living and Having Fun site. I love how she matches these up for everyone. Thank you for all your hard work Deb. You Rock!!

Food:

Ortega Taco Shells (10-12ct.) – $1.25
Buy (2) and use $1/2 Printable
$0.75 each after coupon

Pringles Super Stack Crisps – $1.44
Use $1/2 Coupon from the 1/16 Proctor & Gamble insert
$0.94 each after coupon

Dannon Yogurt – $1.89
Use $1/1 Coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource insert
$0.89 each after coupon

Dannon Activia (4pk.) – $1.89
Use $1/1 Coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource insert
$0.89 each after coupon

Deer Park Water (12pk.-8oz.) – $2
Use $1/1 Printable
$1 after coupon

Buy 2 bottles of A-1 Steak Sauce at $2.09 each
Use (2) $1/1 A-1 Steak Sauce printable coupons
Stack with $1/2 Target Kraft Printable Coupon (This coupon has a picture of mayo but includes A-1 Steak Sauce)
$0.59 each after coupons

Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Regular or Less Sodium Soy Sauce 10 oz. – $1.42
Buy two and use Buy One Get One Free Printable Coupon
Use $1/1 Printable On the one you are buying
$0.21 each after coupon

Quaker Easy Express Single Serve Cups – $1.02
Use $1/1 Coupon from the February All You Magazine
$0.02 after coupon

Stonyfield YoBaby or YoToddler Yogurt (4pk.) – $2
Use $1/1 Printable
$1 after coupon *$0.25 each yogurt.

Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz.) – $2.04
Buy two and use $1.25/2 Target Printable
Stack $1/2 Coupon from the 1/23 SmartSource insert
$0.92 each after coupon

Keebler Cookies – $1.99
Buy two and use $1/2 Target Printable
Stack $1/2 printable
$0.99 each after stacked coupons.

Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz. – $0.87
Buy three and use $1/3 coupon from the January Issue Of All You Magazine.
$0.54 each after coupon

Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows – $0.99
Buy two and use $0.50/2 Target Printable
$0.74 each after coupon

Wish-Bone Salad Spritzers – $1.69
Buy two and use (2) $0.75/1 Target Printable Coupon
Stack $0.75/2 Printable
$0.57 each after stacked coupons

French’s Yellow Mustard (8oz.) – $1.02 (Approx.)
Use the $0.50/1 printable Here
$0.52 each after coupon

French’s Spicy Brown Mustard (12oz.) – $1.39 (Approx.)
Use $0.75/1 coupon from the 11/7 or 1/23 SmartSource insert
$0.62 each after coupon

Kraft Fat Free or Lite Salad Dressing (16 oz.) – $2.04
Buy two and use $1/2 Target Printable
Stack $1/2 coupon from the 1/23 SmartSource inesrt
$1.04 each after stacked coupons

Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo (12oz.) – $2.19
Use $0.75/1 Target Printable
Stack $0.75/1 coupon from the 1/23 SmartSource insert
$0.69 each after coupon

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese – $2.49
Use $0.75/1 Target Printable
Stack $1/1 Coupon from the 1/16 SmartSource insert
$0.74 after stacked coupons

Jello-O Gelatin – $0.52 (Small Boxes)
Buy three and use $0.55/3 printable
Stack: $0.50/2 Target printable
$0.17 each after coupon

Ortega Taco Seasoning Packets – $0.69
Buy two and use $1/2 printable
$0.19 each after coupon

Nature Valley (4-ct.) Granola Bars – $1 *In $1 Section
Use $0.50/1 Printable HERE
$0.50 each

Planters Peanuts (2.5oz.) *Single Serve – $0.79
Use $0.75/1 Target Printable
$0.04 after coupon *NICE!

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta – $1.19
Use $1/1 coupon from the 10/10 SmartSource insert
Or buy two and use $1/2 printable or coupon from the 1/23 SmartSource insert
As low as $0.19 each after coupon

Totino’s Pizza (9.8-10.7oz.) – $1.20
Buy two and use $0.50/2 Printable
$0.95 each after coupon

Splenda Granulated with Fiber Bags (1.6lb) – $3.99
Buy two and use Buy One Get One Free Coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource insert
Plus a $2/1 Printable (On the one you are buying)
$1 each after coupon

Personal:
Maalox Fruit Chews – (65 ct.) $3.79 ~ or ~ Advances 12 oz. Liquid $4.54
Use $5/1 Coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource insert
$FREE After Coupon

Band-Aid Hello Kitty (10ct.) or Adult Size (8ct.) – $0.97
Use $0.50/1 Coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource insert
$0.47 each after coupon

Carefree Pantiliners – 22ct. – $0.97
Use $0.50/1 Coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource insert
$0.47 each after coupon

Johnson & Johnson Safety Swabs – $1.39
Use $1/1 Coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource insert
$0.39 each after coupon

Blistex Medicated Lip Balm (Regular or Mint) – $0.97
Use $0.35/1 or $0.25/1 Coupon from the 1/16 SmartSource insert
As low as $0.62 each after coupon
NOTE: I find these in the Trial Size Section

Sensodyne Travel Size .8 oz. Fresh Impact Toothpaste – $0.99
Use $0.75/1 Coupon from the 1/2 RedPlum insert
$0.24 each after coupon

Nature Made Fish Oil Odorless Softgels (60 ct.) – $5
Use $4/1 Coupon in the February All You Magazine
$1 after coupon

Motrin PM (20ct.) – $3.99
Use $6/2 Coupon from the 1/9 Smart Soucre insert
$0.99 each after coupon

Travel Size Olay Beauty Bar – $0.97
Use $2/1 Coupon from the 12/26 Proctor & Gamble
$Free after coupon

Reach Dental Floss – $0.97
Use $1/1 Coupon Here or Here
$FREE after coupon

Rimmel Extra Strong Super Lash Mascara – $2.24-$2.99
Use $2/1 Target Printable
Stack $2/1 Printable
$FREE after stacked coupons

Rimmel Mono Eye Shadow – $3.49
Use $2/1 Target Printable
Stack $2/1 Printable
$FREE after coupon

Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Towelettes or Skin Renew Brush Gel Cleanser – $4.49
Use $2/1 Garnier Skin Care Target Printable
Stack $2/1 coupon from the 12/5 RedPlum insert
$0.49 each after coupon

Up & UP Panti-Liners (20ct.) – $0.89
Use $0.50/1 Target Printable
$0.39 each after coupon

Household:

Finish Jet Dry (4.22 oz.) – $2.59
Use $1.50/1 Target Printable
Stack $0.75/1 Printable
Or $0.40/1 coupon from the 1/9 SMartSource insert
As low as $0.34 after stacked coupons

Finish Quantum Powerball (12ct.) – $2.99
Use $1.50/1 Target Printable
Stack: $1/1 coupon from the 1/23 or 1/2 SmartSource
or $1/2 Printable here or here
$0.49 each after coupon

Finish Dishwasher Cleaner $3.99
Use $1/1 Target Printable
Stack $0.75/1 printable Here or Here

Finish Powerball Dishwashing Detergent – $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon from the 1/2 SmartSource insert
Stack $1.50/1 Target Printable
$0.49 each after coupon

General Electric (4/pk.) 40,60, 75, 100 watt Standard – $2.69
Use $1.50/1 Target Printable
Stack $1/1 Coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource insert
$0.04 each after coupon

Eveready Batteries (Energizer Brand Batteries- in Dollar Bins) – $1
Use $1/1 coupon from the 1/2 SmartSource insert
$FREE

Pets:
Purina Friskies Party Mix (2.1 oz.) – $1.42
Use $1/1 coupon from the 1/23 SmartSource insert
$0.42 after coupon

Cesar Dog Food (3.5oz.) – $0.70
Buy (2) and use Buy One Get One Free Printable
$0.35 each after coupon

Hartz Crunch ‘N Clean Cat Treats (3oz.) – $1.49 (Price Cut)
Use $1.50/1 Coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource insert
$FREE

Anyone want to hit up Target with me??

Slice Safety Cutter

I heard about this wonderful product called Slice Safety Cutter. Its suppose to be great for cutting coupons. I have written to the company asking for more information where we can purchase these. Unfortunately after two weeks I still have heard nothing. I'm actually quite disappointed right now and have written them again in a last ditch effort. I would love to be able to share more on this product with my fellow couponers. If anyone knows where they can be purchased please let me know. Here is what they look like:

Thanks!


****UPDATE**** I just received an email (rather quickly) these products are available here. They are sending me a sample and I will let you know how they work. Thanks everyone :D

Emerald Snacks Free

Emerald Snacks are on sale for $1 each at CVS. There is a coupon here for $1 off. This makes them free!!

Xtra Laundry Detergent $.49

Xtra Laundry Detergent is on sale for $1.49 at CVS. There is a printable coupon here for $1.00 off. That makes these just $.49 each. Limit is listed as 4.

Crest Pro Health Free

Crest Pro-Health or Pro-Health Complete Rinse  are on sale at CVS for $3.99 and you get $3.99 in ECB.
Im not seeing a limit on these, so if anyone finds out please let me know.

Brut Deodorant

There is a $1 off coupon here.  This makes these $0.50 each. If you have a man in your house this would be great to stock up on. Thanks Frugal Living and Having Fun for posting this one!

Goodnites

Theres a great deal on Goodnites this week! Walgreens has them on sale for $8.99 with a $2 RR. Add to this great deal the $2 off coupon from this weeks SS. That makes them $4.99 each. I personally have to buy a pack every week for my son, so I'm going to stock up instead of paying the regular $11.99.

Febreze Air Effects

These are on clearance at my local Walgreens for $1.64. If you have any coupons for these you should go stock up. Regular price for those here are almost $4. Im still trying to find printables for this. If I do I'll update this post!

Chef Boyardee Coupon

Some time today there will be a high value coupon on here. Keep your eye out!

Trying Something New

Ok, I'm an admitted Reese's addict. About a week or so ago I was munching on some miniature Reese's and to my surprise I got one WITHOUT peanut butter! I wasn't sure how to react but a friend suggested I contact the company. I did. Well a few days ago I received an email back from them. They are sending me out a coupon. So after looking into this phenomenon I have gathered a lot of companies will do this. Now it doesn't have to be a complaint! You just need to take the time to write them with how you feel about their product (good or bad). I think I will now make an attempt to write at least one company a day. Doing my research I have found that most people who write companies keep a log. So today I am making my log. I will keep this in my coupon binder. If anyone wants a copy of this log please comment below with your email address and I'll send you a copy!

Today's Haul

Free Bic pens at Walgreens with coupon. (on sale $1.99 and there was a $2 off coupon) I had $4 in RR so I purchased 2 Softsoaps $2.69 each (on sale BOGO and a $1 coupon for each) and 2 candles ($1.49 each on clearance in Christmas eisle) at Rite Aid.






Rite Aid Stayfree is 2/$5. I had 3 BOGO coupons for Stay free. For every 2 you purchase you get $2 RR. So I purchased the first set with a my almost expired $4 RR from last weeks Special K deal. This first set totaled $2.50 I used $2 in RR bucks and paid $.50. I got back $2 in RR bucks. I did the same for the other 2 sets. So in total I paid $1.50 in cash and had $4 RR left over. I used those for the previous photo.






This set cost a total of $.97 at Target. I had 5 $1 off coupons for Reach floss. The cost $.97 each. While I was picking these there was a women there looking at floss and I offered her one of my coupons for a free floss. Thats my good karma for the day :) The dividers I found in the Dollar Spot for $1 of course. I needed a filler anyway and I can use them in my coupon binder.






There were coupons sent out by BJ's Wholesale for free mini cornbreads and 3lbs of bananas! These coupons are good till Jan 28th so if you are a BJ's member then check your email.






Ahhh and now the finale my Shaws haul. This cost me...ready for it...$.10. I found the 2 boxes of cereal in the clearance area for $1 each and I had a coupon for $1.50 off 2 boxes. Total so far $.50 The Colgate was on sale for $.99 each. I had $1 off coupons for each of those. Total now $.46. The Vitamin waters were on sale 10/$10. I bought 3 and had 3 $.75 off coupons for them. Total now $1.21. The Gaterade wasn't on sale, its cost $1.99. I had a coupon for a free one which was good up to $2.99. Total now $.21. I had a coupon for a free bottle of Simply Apple so the total hasn't changed. Finally the Maalox was $4.89. I had a coupon for $5 off. The total $.10!!




Todays total would have cost me $78.16 if I had paid regular price for everything. The grand total for todays haul was $1.07!


Thats a 99% savings.

***correction my total would have been $82.04 forgot to add a receipt***

Wendy's Fry For All

I'll make this a quick post. Wendy's is giving away free fries and a chance to win other prizes on their facebook page. Grab your free fries here. Enjoy and pass on the fries to friends!

How to use a BOGO coupon for free products.

People have asked me how do you get items for free using a BOGO (buy one get one free) coupon. Its simple find that item on sale for BOGO. Yep its just that easy!

See these boxes of Special K:



They were free! Rite aid had a BOGO sale on these and I signed up for the Special K Challenge to get two BOGO coupons. So heres how it works. Understanding coupon lingo and logic is critical. Coupons are considered a form of payment, similar to a check, because the store will get money back from the manufacturer for each coupon you give them. So you will buy the first item using your BOGO coupon as payment. The store will cover the price of the second one. So you get both products for free.
These deals seem to come about as often as the free product coupons so watch for them closely!

Lowes Build and Grow

I know I posted about this before but I have to say its one of my son's favorite freebies. Look here at what he built this last time:



Just go to the Lowes Build and Grow site and sign up for the next one. I have already signed him up for the ball toss on 1/22/11 and I am signing him up for music box on 2/12/11. He is so excited everytime we go because not only is he getting a new toy, its free and he gets to build it.

Freebie Coupons

Once in a blue moon companies offer freebie coupons. I dont mean the ones for like $1.00 off or cents off. No I mean a coupon for a free product. These don't come along often but when they do be ready to pounce. They usually only offer a certain number of these before stopping. Heres a pic of the last freebie trip I did with just these type of coupons:



Yes all of these were completely free! If I receive word on these type of coupons I will try to post as quickly as possible for you. Hope you were all able to get the Excedrin ones when I posted them.

CVS ExtraCare Beauty Club

Sign up today for the new CVS ExtraCare Beauty Club. Your Beauty Club earnings will begin with your very next purchase. Look for your 10% off beauty shopping pass to arrive by email after sign up. Start earning your $5 ExtraBucks for every $50 spent on qualifying beauty purchases. Your ExtraBucks® reward will print on your receipt two days following qualifying purchase(s). Qualifying Beauty purchases include items from the following categories: Cosmetics, Ethnic Hair Care, Fragrances, Hair Accessories, Hair Appliances, Hair Care, Hair Color, Healthy Skin Care, Hosiery, Skin Care and Sun Care. Excludes items from Beauty 360, items from Trial & Travel, gift cards and prescriptions.

Old Navy Clearance

Ok so its time again for the Old Navy Clearance. Last time I got 7 t-shirts, 2 hoodies and some kids stuff for get this $4. Guess where Im headed this weekend again! Heres one of the shirts I got for less than a quarter last time:

PayBox

PayBox a new place to earn more money! Its free to join. You get $25 to join, $20 a day for logging in and $10 for each refferal. Sounds good to me how about you?

Kathy Spencer-How to Shop Free

Let me just say this women is my new hero (and local to boot). She shops for her family of 6, yes I said 6, for under $10 a week! You see for yourself:

She also has a website which I will be stalking of course. Here are some ways to check her out:

Facebook
Twitter
How to Shop for Free Website

She is amazing and a must check out. One final note, she has a book. Find it here on Amazon.

Deal Wise Mommy

From their site:

Remember to share Deal Wise Mommy Facebook Page with all your friends! Once I hit 20,000 fans....I will be giving away all these items! (1 iPod Nano 16G and 3 iPod shuffles 2G)

 

They are just shy of 1500 lets get it up there!

Two Shoe Giveaways

There are two giveaways going on for a new pair of shoes.

First one is from Key West Sandal Factory- theirs is kinda hard you need to have 100 friends in common. Basically you will need to friend request a TON of people. they pulled it unfairly!

Second looks to be The Dr. Oz show and Nike giving away you guessed it a pair of Nike shoes. Looks like this will start tomorrow at 3pm EST and its for the first 2011 people.



BRING ON THE SHOES!!!!

The Krazy Coupon Lady

Ok so heres another amazing website to check out. I have been couponing for a little while but nothing crazy. I do love a freebie here and there but I'm no expert in couponing. So this past wednesday morning I received an email about this show, Extreme Couponging, I so wanted to watch. Unfortunately I could not watch due to a crazy 6yr old's 3 hour tantrum. I did get a chance to check out the info on this show on the TLC website. This lead me to my new favorite coupon website. The site is called The Krazy Coupon Lady. This site not only is for experienced couponers but also the "coupon virgins" as they call us. They have a 10 day course if you want to take it (if you can handle it it can be done in less then a day). My favorite part of this website is their awesome coupon binder stuff. I was able to print off the index and all 37 categories. They also explain how to get a binder and organize all your coupons. I had all my supplies on hand from scrapbooking. I had the binder, baseball card holders, and transparent page holders. Here is my binder so far. Please keep in mind I just started this and it is NO WHERE near finished.

First my cover (work in progress) I'm waiting for my new VistaPrint gear to make a real cover

Second my random pocket (things I haven't figured out where to file) and my index page

Third I have coupon policys for all places I shop

Fourth I have some stock up price lists (if its under a certain price stock up) and my first page of coupons. I dont have alot of baseball card holders so some pages will look like this with the coupons just stuck in the page protector.

Fifth my coupons in baseball card holders

and last but not least sixth... due to lack of enough holders I used sticky tabs to make general areas such as cookie dough, oil, frosting ect.

I would love to see how yours is coming. Feel free to email me and I'll share it! :) I'll be posting more as I update as well.