Free Christmas Postcards

I'm really into recycling and I have a habit of keeping things that I might use later. I've been collecting Christmas cards from the last few years and this year finally found a suggestion for what to do with all of them! I'm making Christmas postcards out of them.

I cut the saying and message from the previous from the card which left me with a card that had a cute image/sweet Christmas saying on the front and a blank back side.
After that I drew a line across the middle of the back.
On the left I wrote my own message and addressed the right side and presto I had a FREE postcard to send out to loved ones for Christmas.

Go through all of your old Christmas cards if you have collected them and consider doing the same thing. Warning though...before you cut them make sure that the image side of the card has a blank back side. No point in cutting a card if the previous sender wrote on both sides of the card.

Do you have any cool ideas for old Christmas cards? or...do you have any neat free/darn near free Christmas decoration ideas?

Free Holiday Cards

You can score some free holiday cards through Vistaprint right now!
Order by tomorrow and you can get 10 free cards or 100 free postcards
I chose the postcard option to get the most bang for my buck but the above image is an example of the Vistaprint Holiday Cards! They sent me a sample =)
Best part? You can write your own message!

Click HERE for the cards
Click HERE for the postcards

HURRY! These offers expire Wednesday, December 01, 2010.

Darn Near Free Christmas Decorating

Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year and because of this I always try to go above and beyond with decorating my apartment for my husband and me to enjoy. One of my favorite ways to decorate is darn near free! I take Christmas wrapping paper and wrap my frames to look like Christmas presents and hang them back on the wall. It's simple to do and makes the room festive for the holidays. Mix and match colors or make it a coordinated look =)

Publix BOGO Deals 11/26-12/1

Buy One Get One Free Deals

Publix Deli Sweet Coleslaw, 16 oz cont, BOGO $2.29 for two

Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers or Party Mix, Assorted Varieties, 9.75 to 14 oz box, BOGO $3.29 for two
-$1/3 Cheez-It Crackers and/or Crispix Cereal Rolling **Buy 6, use two $1/3, makes them $1.31 each)
-$1.50/1 Pretzels WYB Cheez-It or Crispix TARGET coupon Target.com (exp 1/8/2011) (use if your store accepts Target coupons)
-$2 off Sunshine Cheez-It baked Snack Crackers, Any (2) 7 Oz. Or Larger And Any (2) 2-Liter Bottles Of Soda – Keebler Kellogg’s Your Ultimate Holiday Guide
-$1/2 Sunshine Cheez-It Snack mixes 9.75 oz +, any flavor, mix or match – Keebler Kellogg’s Your Ulitimate Holiday Guide **Buy 2, use one $1/2, makes them $1.15 each)

Marie Callender’s Entrees, Assorted Varieties, 24 oz box, BOGO $5.49 for two for two
-$1.50/1 Marie Callender’s Homestyle Bakes Rolling
-$1/1 Marie Callender’s Bakes 10/3/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/1/2010)
-$1.50/1 Marie Callender’s Bakes 10/3/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/1/2010) **Buy 2, use two $1.50/1, makes them $1.25 each
-$1.50/4 Marie Callender’s Frozen Meals 9/26/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
-$1/1 Marie Callender’s Bakes, any (DND) – All You, November 2010
-$1/1 Marie Callender’s Bakes – on any ONE (1) – All You, October 2010

Del Monte Prunes, 18 oz cnstr, BOGO $3.45 for two

Bantry Bay Mussels, Assorted Varieties, 16 oz pkg, BOGO $4.99 for two

Riceworks Gourmet Brown Rice Crisps, Sea Salt, Salsa Fresca, Sweet Chili, or Tangy BBQ Flavor, 5.5 oz bag, BOGO $2.89 for two
-$1/1 Riceworks, any 5.5oz bag or larger Tearpad

Fresh Express Salad Blend or Greens, Assorted Varieties, 4.5 to 12 oz bag, BOGO $3.99 for two
-$0.55/1 Fresh Express Blend Salads Rolling **Buy 2, use two $0.55/1, makes them $1.44 each

Organic Green Beans, 12 oz pkg, BOGO $3.99 for two

Taco Bell Home Originals Dinner! Assorted Varieties, 10.75 to 16.35-oz box BOGO $2.69 for two
-B1G1 Taco Bell Home Originals dinner kit Tearpad

Bertolli Olive Oil, Extra Light Tasting or Classic Mild Taste, 25.5 oz bot, BOGO $8.99 for two

Jif Peanut Butter, Assorted, 40 oz jar, BOGO $5.87 for two
-$1/2 Smucker’s Topping AND JIF Peanut Butter 11/7/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)

Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna In Water, 5 oz pouch, BOGO $2.89 for two
-$0.55/1 Bumble Bee Premium Tuna Pouch Blinkie
-$0.55/1 Bumble Bee Tuna Pouch 9/12/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010) **Buy 2, use two $0.55/1, makes them $0.89 each

Bull’s Eye Barbecue Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 17.5 to 18 oz bot, BOGO $2.15 for two

Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Assorted Varieties, 18.6 to 15.25 oz bowl, BOGO $2.39 for two
-$2/4 Campbell’s Chunky Soup or Healthy Request (exp 12/31/2020)
-$1/2 Campbell’s Chunky Soup or Healthy Request (exp 12/31/2020)
-$1.50/3 Campbell’s Chunky Soup or Healthy Request (exp 12/31/2020)
-$0.50/1 Campbell’s Chunky Soup or Healthy Request (exp 12/31/2020) **Buy 2, use two $0.50/1, makes them $0.70 each

Crystal Light Drink Mix or Tea Mix, Assorted Varieties, 10 or 12 qt cnstr, BOGO $3.99 for two

Campbell’s Soup; Chicken Noodle or Tomato, 10.75 oz can, BOGO 99¢ for two
-$1/4 Campbell’s Condensed Soups (exp 12/31/2020) **Buy 4, use one $1/4, makes them $0.25 each

General Mills Cereal, Assorted Varieties, 12.25 to 18.25 oz box or Oatmeal Crisp Cereal, 17 or 18 oz box, BOGO $4.29 for two
-$0.50/1 General Mills Total 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/18/2010)
-$0.75/1 General Mills Total Cereals (exp 12/5/2010)
-$0.75/1 General Mills Total Cereal (exp 12/2/2010)
-$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereals (exp 12/2/2010)
-$1/2 General Mills Cereal 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/11/2010)
-$1/2 General Mills Cereals Rolling
-$1/1 General Mills Total Cereal Rolling **Buy 2 Total, use two $1/1, makes them $1.15 each

Pillsbury Moist Supreme, Assorted Varieties, 18.25 or 18.9 oz box (Excluding Sugar Free: Cake and Frosting) BOGO Surprisingly Low Price

Pasta Roni or Rice-A-Roni, Assorted Varieties, 3.8 to 7.2 oz box, BOGO $1.39 for two

Fruit 2?O Purified Water Beverage or Drink Plus, Assorted Varieties, 6 k, 16 oz bot, BOGO $2.99 for two

Blue Diamond Almonds, Assorted Varieties, 6 oz can, BOGO $3.19 for two
-$.75/2 Blue Diamond Almonds 10/10/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
-$0.60/2 Blue Diamond Almonds 10/10/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
-$1/1 Blue Diamond Almonds 8/22/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/30/2010) **Buy 2, use two $1/1, makes them $0.60 each

Arnold Select Hot Dog Rolls, Assorted Varieties, 8 ct, 14 or 16 oz pkg, BOGO $2.99 for two

Nonni’s Biscotti or Soft Baked Tusconi, Assorted Varieties, 4.7 to 7.4 oz box, BOGO $3.37 for two
-$1/2 Nonni’s Biscotti or Tusconi 10/3/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010) **Buy 2, use one $1/2, makes them $1.18

Pop-Secret Premium Popcorn, Assorted Varieties, 11.2 to 21 oz box or 30 oz jar, BOGO $4.69 for two
-$0.50/2 Pop Secret 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/26/2010)
-$1/2 Pop Secret Popcorn Publix Coupon Book Save Big Dream Big 7/29/2010 (exp 11/30/2010)

Back To Nature Cookies, Assorted Varieties, 9.5 to 12 oz pkg, or Graham Sticks, BOGO $2.99 for two

Land O Lakes Spread, Fresh Buttery Taste, 2-ct, 7.5 oz or 15-oz tub, or Pure and Creamy Margarine, 15-oz tub, BOGO $2.09 for two
-$0.55/1 Land O’ Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread Rolling **Buy 2, use two $0.55/1, makes them $0.50 each

Simply Potatoes, Homestyle Slices, Red Potato Wedges, Diced Potatoes With Onion, or Shredded or Southwest Style Hash Browns, 20 oz bag, BOGO $2.50 for two

Chung’s Egg Rolls or Spring Rolls, Assorted Varieties, 10 to 12 oz box, BOGO $2.99 for two
-$0.35/1 Chung’s Asian Food Product (PDF) Rolling
-$1/2 Chung’s Asian food products, any – 10/17/2010 SS Insert **buy 2, use one $1/2, makes them $0.99 each

Gardein Garden Protein Meat-Free Entree, Assorted Varieties, 9 or 10-oz pkg. BOGO $3.99 for two
-$1/1 Gardein product, any – 10/17/2010 SS Insert **Buy 2, use two $1/1, makes them $0.99 each

Kellogg’s Eggo Pancakes or Cinnabon or Eggo Nutri Grain Fruit Pizza, Assorted Varieties, 5.3 to 16.4 oz box, BOGO $2.79 for two
-$1/2 Eggo Products Rolling **Buy 2, use one $1/2, makes them $0.90 each
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Cinnabon Products Parade Magazine (exp 11/25/2010)

Ray’s New York Bagels, Assorted Varieties, 16 to 24 oz pkg, BOGO $3.29 for two

Seed Soy Candle, Assorted Varieties, 7.5 oz jar, BOGO $8.49 for two
-$1/1 Seed by Soy Inspirations Candle 11/21/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
-$1/1 Seed Soy candle, Publix Winter Family Savings

Pedigree Dentastix Snack Food for Small Dogs: Regular or Mini, 6 oz pkg, or Daily Oral Care, 7 sticks, 6.2 oz pkg, BOGO $3.79 for two
-$1/1 Pedigree Dentastix Dogs Treats 11/7/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/2/2011)
-$1/1 Pedigree Dentastix Treats For Dogs (exp 12/2/2010) **Buy 2, use two $1/1, makes them $0.90 each
-$1/1 Pedigree Dentastix Dogs Treats 11/7/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/2/2011)
-$1/1 Pedigree Dentastix Treats for Dogs (IE) Rolling Printable (FF)

Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Refills, Assorted Varieties, 2 ct box, BOGO $5.49 for two
-$1/1 Glade Plugins Scented Oil Refills 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/19/2010)
-$1/1 Glade Plugins Scented Oil Refills (exp 12/2/2010)
-$1/1 Glade Plugins Scented Oil Refills Good Housekeeping (exp 12/31/2011)
-$1/1 Glade Plugins Scented Oil Refills Woman’s Day (exp 12/31/2011)
-$1/2 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Refill All You Sep 2010 (exp 12/31/2010)

Lysol Disinfectant Trigger Spray Cleaner, All Purpose 4 in 1: Lemon Breeze, Pacific Fresh Scent, or With Bleach, 32 oz bot, or Antibacterial Kitchen Citrus Scent, BOGO $2.69 for two
-$1/2 Lysol Cleaners 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/7/2010)
-$1/2 Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner Rolling **Buy 2, use one $1/2, makes them $0.85 each

Purell Hand Sanitizer, Assorted Varieties, 8 oz bot, BOGO $2.99 for two
-$3/3 Band Aid, Neosporin, Purell, Cortaid, J&J Product 8/1/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/30/2010) **Buy 6, use two $3/3, makes them $0.49 each

Publix Hydro Cream or Hydro Plus, 1% Hydrocortizone, 1 oz box, BOGO $3.99 for two

Scotch Gift Wrap Tape, BOGO $2.79 for two
-$1/1 Scotch Magic or Gift Wrap Tape, any one – Winter Family Savings **Buy 2, use two $1/1, makes them $0.40 each

Ferro Rocher Chocolates, or Ferro Rondnoir Fine Dark Chocolates or Confetteria Raffaello Crisp Coconut Almond Specialty, 4.2 or 5.3 oz pkg, BOGO $3.79 for two

Thanks Addicted to Saving!

Walgreens Black Friday Deals 11/25-11/27

Register Reward Deals Thursday 11/25 – Saturday 11/27

$5.49 RR wyb Gillette Fusion Proseries Skin Care 1.7 – 5 oz, $5.49 FREE after RR
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$2.99 RR wyb Nivea for men shave gel 7 oz $2.99 FREE after RR
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$0.99 RR wyb one Dr.Pepper, Sunkist, 7up, Canada Dry, A&W, or Hawaiian punch, $0.99 FREE after RR
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$3.99 RR wyb Old Spice Fresh Collection Body Spray 4 oz, $3.99 FREE after RR
-B1G1 Old Spice Body Spray P&G MIR Savings Booklet (exp 1/31/2011)
-B2G1 Old Spice Body Spray WYB Secret 10/31/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
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$3.49 RR wyb Secret Scent Expressions Body Splash 3 oz, $3.49 FREE after RR
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$2.99 RR wyb Colgate Total 4 oz, $2.99 FREE after RR
-$1/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste WALGREENS coupon Walgreens Diabetes & You (found at the pharmacy)
-$1/1 Colgate Total or Sensitive Toothpaste 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/4/2010)
-$1/1 Colgate Toothpaste 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/20/2010)
-$0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/20/2010)
-$0.75/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste
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$2.99 Crest 3D white vivid toothpaste 4 oz $2.99 FREE after RR
-$1/1 Crest 3D White Dental Care Products Fall Rouge Magazine (exp 12/31/2010)
-$1/1 Crest Toothpaste 10/31/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
-$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste 10/10/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
-$0.50/1 Crest Toothpaste 10/31/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
-$1/1 Crest Toothpaste P&G What Matters Most Mailer (exp 11/30/2010)
-$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste P&G Because of You Mailer (exp 11/30/2010)
**Buy 1, use one $1/1, spend $1.99, receive $2.99, makes it FREE plus $1.00 Moneymaker

$1.99 RR wyb Scunci elastics, $1.99 FREE after RR
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$4.99 RR wyb Just for Men 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner 8 oz ,$4.99 FREE after RR
**Buy 1, spend $4.99, receive $4.99RR, makes it FREE

$2.25 RR wyb Gum Eez-thru Flossers 90 pack, $2.25 FREE after RR
**Buy 1, spend $2.25, receive $2.25 RR, makes it FREE

$2.50 RR wyb Fiber Choice Fruit tablets 10 ct, $2.50 FREE after RR
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$0.99 RR wyb Advil PM 4 ct, $0.99 FREE after RR
**Buy 1, spend $0.99, receive $0.99RRs, makes it FREE

$2.50 RR wyb Robitussin to go 2 ct, $2.50 FREE after RR
-$1/1 Robitussin No 9/26/2010 RP Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
**Buy 1, use one $1/1, spend $1.50, receive $2.50RR, makes it FREE plus $1.00 Moneymaker

$2.50 RR wyb Thermacare 1 ct, 2.50 FREE after RR
-$1/1 Thermacare HeatWrap
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$2.25 RR wyb Oral B indicator toothbrush, $2.25 FREE after RR
-$0.75/1 Oral B Toothbrushes 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$0.75/1 Oral-B Toothbrushes 10/10/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
-$0.75/1 Oral-B Manual Toothbrush P&G Because of You Mailer (exp 11/30/2010)
-$1/ Oral-B Toothbrushes P&G What Matters Most Mailer (exp 11/30/2010)
**Buy 1, use one $0.75/1, spend $1.50, receive $2.25 RRs, makes it FREE plus $0.75 Moneymaker

$2.50 RR wyb Olay Body wash 10 oz, $3.49
-B1G1 Zest, Ivory or Safeguard WYB Olay Body Wash Fall Rouge Magazine (exp 12/31/2010)
-B1G1 Olay Body Wash WYB Facial Moisturizer 10/31/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
-$1/1 Olay Body Wash or Lotion Fall Rouge Magazine (exp 12/31/2010)
-$1/1 Olay Body Products 10/31/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
-$1/1 Olay Body Wash P&G What Matters Most Mailer (exp 11/30/2010)
**Buy 1, use one $1/1, spend $2.49, receive $2.50 RRs, makes it FREE

$2 RR wyb Bic Soleil Bella or Flex 4 Disposable Razors, $2.99
-$2/1 Bic Soleil Bella Shaver (IE) Printable (FF)
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$3.25 RR wyb Centrum silver 30 ct, $4.24
-$2/1 Centrum Silver 9/12/2010 RP Insert (exp 11/30/2010) (**make sure there is no size limit on this coupon)
-$2/1 Centrum Ultra or Silver (make sure there is no size limit on this coupon)
-$1/1 Centrum 10/3/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
**Assuming there are no size limits on the $2/1 coupons, buy 1, use one $2/1, spend $2.24, receive $3.25RRs, makes it FREE plus $1.01 Moneymaker!

Thanks Addicted to Saving

CVS Black Friday FREEBIES! 11/25 – 11/27

Extra Care Bucks Deals Thursday – Saturday (11/25 – 11/27)

$3.99 ECB wyb Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste 6oz $3.99 Limit 2
-$1/1 Colgate Total or Sensitive Toothpaste 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/4/2010)
-$1/1 Colgate Toothpaste 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/20/2010)
-$0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/20/2010)
-$0.75/1 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste All You Oct 2010 (exp 11/30/2010)
**Buy 1 Colgate, use one $1/1, spend $2.99, receive $3.99, makes it FREE plus $1.00 Moneymaker!

$6.99 ECB wyb Philips In-ear headphones or Universal remote control $6.99 Limit 1
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$6.99 ECB wyb Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body lotion 8.4oz $6.99 Limit 1
-$1/1 Eucerin Product (IE) Printable (FF)
-$1/1 Eucerin Product 11/7/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
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$2.99 ECB wyb L.A. Looks Styling Gel 20oz $2.99 Limit 1
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$3.99 ECB wyb Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo or Conditioner 10.1oz $3.99 Limit 2
-$0.50/1 Herbal Essences or Aussie Products 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$1/2 Herbal Essences or Aussie 10/10/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
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$4.99 ECB wyb Renpure Organics Shampoo, Conditioner, 13.5oz or Amazing Miracle Reconstructor 8oz $4.99 Limit 2
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$2.99 ECB wyb Listerine Pocketpaks 3pk. 72 strips total. $2.99 Limit 2
-$0.50/1 Listerine Products 10/10/2010 RP Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
-$0.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks, Pocketmist, or Plax 8/1/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$0.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks, Pocketmist, or Plax 4/11/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$0.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks, Pocketmist, or Plax 3/7/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
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$.99 ECB wyb Carmex Lip Balm 0.15-0.35oz $.99 Limit 1
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$4 ECB wyb Old Spice Fresh Collection or Gillette Odor Shield Deodorant 2.6oz $4 Limit 1
-$2/1 Gillette Deodorant 10/31/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
-$1/1 Old Spice Deodorant P&G What Matters Most Mailer (exp 11/30/2010)
-$1/2 Old Spice Deodorant or Body Wash P&G MIR Savings Booklet (exp 1/31/2011)
**Buy 1 Gillette Deodorant, use one $2/1, spend $2.00, receive $4ECBs, makes it FREE plus $2.00 Moneymaker

$.79 ECB wyb Reese’s Singles 1.4-2oz $.79 Limit 5
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$1.59 ECB wyb Mars King Size Assorted 1.94-3.63oz $1.59 Limit 5
**Buy 1, spend $1.59, receive $1.59 ECBs, makes it FREE

Thanks Addicted to Saving and BeCentsAble’s Grocery Gathering

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to each and everyone of you! I'm grateful for everyone who has been helping me realize my potential lately and even more grateful to those helping me get the boost I need to be where I want to be in my life. I love you all and really do hope that you have a great day spent with the ones you love.
And ...now for a little humor...photo downloaded from ablueview.com

Way Off Wednesday: Easy As Pie

It is the day before Thanksgiving so I thought I would share a photo of the two chocolate pies I just made. They are so easy to make that I am going to share the recipe with you as well!

FREE Chocolate Pie Recipe!

Ingredients:
1. Jello-O Instant Pudding and Pie filling Mix
2. Frozen pie crust

To make...
1. Bake the pie crust according to directions
2. Make the pudding according to directions
3. Pour the pudding into the cooked pie crust before the pudding sets
4. Put in fridge...
5. Wait 3-4 hours impatiently
6. Eat! Smile! Repeat!

Way Off Wednesday Part Two

One of my many jobs is that I work as a photographer/writer for 10 Connects' Metromix. I get to do really sweet gigs like bar reviews, restaurant reviews or event galleries. Occasionally I'm sent on the mission of hunting down drinks with a theme...romantic drinks, Christmas drinks, etc... This month I got to hunt for Thanksgiving drinks. Below is the incredible martini known as Harvest Moon Martini from Ocean Prime. This drink is absolutely delicious and it's my photo of the day for Way Off Wednesday =)

Check out the entire gallery HERE

Way Off Wednesday! 11.24.2010

Way off topic Wednesday is now in session! I decided that every Wednesday I will post things that are not about freebies, but stuff I'm interested in. Hopefully the posts you see each Wednesday will interest you too. Here goes nothing =)

I'm starting to book clients for photography and writing services for December 2010 and have also started booking for 2011. If you need a writer, photographer or someone who can handle both I hope that you will consider hiring me! Bio below =)



Details about me:

Ashley Grant has been a professional writer and photographer since 2007. She went to the University of South Florida and majored in Mass Communications with a specialization in Magazine Journalism.

Grant’s focus is mainly on Tampa Bay area lifestyle topics such as charity events, trends, restaurant and bar reviews, movie reviews and much more. She tries to tell the story of the events and the people behind them.

Presently Grant is a freelance writer for a few local publications in Tampa including The St. Petersburg Times (tampabay.com) and their affiliate tbt* and 10 Connects online affiliate tampabay.metromix.com. National publications have included Young Money Magazine (www.youngmoney.com) and AssociatedContent.com. Past publications include The USF Oracle, Style Magazine, The Tampa Tribune, Focus Magazine (Brandon, New Tampa, Plant City, Lakeland and East Pasco editions), and Real Health and Image Magazine. Her articles have also been featured in Tampa Bay Metro and Tampa Bay’s Best Magazine.

Getting Free Stuff From Searching Online

As Christmas gets closer we are all running out of time to get as many free things as possible to give as gifts. If you are using Swagbucks to try and get free stuff for Christmas by searching online here is a reposting of my article from a few months ago that might help! If you are new to Swagbucks...check it out anyway to learn how easy it is to get points that get you free stuff =)

How to Get the Most Out of Swagbucks
Getting Rewarded for Searching Online

Swagbucks is becoming all the rage throughout the blogosphere. Freebie hunters everywhere are using it and talking about it every chance they get in order to pump up their referrals and to show off all the free stuff they are getting by using Swagbucks.

At this point, you may be asking yourself, "What is Swagbucks?" Basically Swagbucks is a rewards program that gives you points for searching online. Random search queries throughout the day are rewarded with points and they accumulate in an account. These points can be redeemed for gift cards, t-shirts, magazine subscriptions and so much more.

Searching on Swagbucks is not the only way to get these rewards points. There are several things that can be done to get these precious points. Below is a list of how to get more out of your Swagbucks account and eventually more Swag.

Special Offers- There are several offers in the "special offers" section of the website that reward Swagbucks for purchases, downloads and sometimes just for viewing another website.

Surveys- Fill out a profile and then apply to be apart of the surveys on the site and if you qualify you earn Swagbucks for your answers. There is no limit to how many surveys you can do as long as you qualify for them.

Shop-Stores like iTunes, Footlocker.com, Wal-Mart and Petco have links on Swagbucks that reward you for shopping. In order to receive the Swagbucks go to Swagbucks.com, click Ways to Earn, and select Shop from the column and choose the store you want to shop from. You will be redirected to the store of your choice through a special link that tells Swagbucks how much you are spending and Swagbucks will reward you upon completion of the purchase.

Trade in- Swagbucks rewards you points for trading in video games and consoles and for recycling cell phones and MP3 players.

Daily Polls- Everyday there is a daily poll that asks a random question and Swagbucks rewards you for answering it. If you have a suggestion for a poll send it to Swagbucks and if they use it you'll receive 100 points.

Referrals-You can invite friends through a referral link like this one: http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/ashbabe1984

Promote the link via blogs, emails to friends and other websites to get the maximum referrals.

Blog- View the Swagbucks blog a few times a day because they will often put codes within the blog posts that you can enter into the GIMME box on the Swagbucks homepage to get additional points.

Facebook- on the Swagbucks Facebook page there are sometimes codes posted that you can enter into the GIMME box on the Swagbucks homepage to get additional points.

SWidget-On Swagbucks there is a link to put a Widget on your blog or website that can get you additional points as well. There is a button on the Widget that says Swag Codes and when clicked it lets you know if there are additional codes for points available at the time.

Toolbar-Downloading the Swagbucks toolbar can get you points just for having it. When you log onto the internet points will sometimes be added to your account if you have the toolbar.

To join Swagbucks http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/ashbabe1984

Free Slurpee on Black Friday!

Get a FREE Slurpee this Friday 11/26/2010!!!

7-Eleven is offering Free slurpee’s on Purple Friday (or Black Friday – Nov 26th).
Go here ON FRIDAY MORNING and print out your Free Slurpee coupon! You will need this coupon to get the Slurpee.


Thanks Mojo Savings!

How I’m Eating Thanksgiving Dinner For Free

One of the biggest problems with big dinners is how expensive they can get. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual study the average cost for 10 guests to eat turkey day dinner with all the fixings is $43.47. (Source )

This year I have figured out how to fix Thanksgiving dinner completely free! Couponing was the trick. By combining my newfound coupon skills with sales at grocery stores like Publix and pharmacies like CVS I managed to collect all the items necessary for a free Thanksgiving dinner without sacrificing any of my favorite dishes.

The turkey: The main dish for Thanksgiving dinner was free for us. My husband’s company had a free turkey offer for many employees and we were one of the families that got to receive one. Had we not received one our back up plan was to use a combination of coupons with our grocery stores sales to get the turkey with gravy combo packs that you can just heat and eat. Sure, it wouldn’t have been as special, but when you are trying to make a meal this big free you do what you have to in order to get all the flavor without the cost.

Mashed potatoes and gravy: I love mashed potatoes with gravy and it almost seems like a staple for a Thanksgiving dinner at my house. Thanks to coupons in the paper and online we were able to get gravy, instant potatoes and steam and mash potatoes for free. We have the option of cooking either the instant potatoes or putting a little bit more effort by using the steam and mash potatoes. The best part of this decision is neither one costs extra because they were both free.

Green bean casserole: I cannot imagine Thanksgiving without green bean casserole. It is by far one of my favorite dishes of all times. The sad thing is that it can cost up to seven dollars to make. Just one can of the French onions was three dollars at my grocery store. Luckily, I had some coupons that lead me to get some free razors at CVS and then I received extra care bucks to use for a future purchase. The future purchase included my green beans. A sale on vitamins at Publix combined with coupons I had enabled me to get the cream of mushroom soup, milk and French onions for free to make this awesome dish.

Chocolate pie: I have never been big on pumpkin pie. For my family chocolate pie was the most delicious substitute we could come up with. It is so simple to make too. We get a frozen pie crust that we bake according to the directions and fill it with freshly made chocolate pudding. Once the pudding sets put it in the fridge and eat it once it is cold. A sale at Publix combined with coupons I had made this dish free as well.

I also got green peas, macaroni and cheese, corn, baked beans and lots of other items for free. These might not be used for Thanksgiving dinner but they add to the options for side dishes on turkey day.

If candied yams, cranberry sauce and stuffing are what you like there are probably some amazing sales going on for these all year. It is important to find out what your grocery store’s policy is regarding sales and coupons. Combining sales with coupons is what gets you the most groceries for free.

Another trick is to plan ahead. If you are thinking of having everyone over for Christmas dinner, start planning now. Pick up your grocery stores’ sales flyer and see what coupons are available online and in the newspaper. Your meal may not be free, but you can certainly get it up to 50 percent off if you know how to play the bargain game.

Personally I have been collecting stuff for the past few months for Thanksgiving and Christmas. With proper planning it is amazing to see how much stuff you can get for free.

Free Photo with Santa's Helpers 11.23.2010

ROCK YOUR FREE PHOTO WITH SANTA’S HELPERS
at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

What: Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree (Get your free photo taken for the holidays with Santa’s Helpers) It is free, open to the public and the casino will take the photo. Photos will be printed for FREE

Who: Three beautiful Seminole Hard Rock Girls When: Tuesday, Nov. 23;
from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. .

Where: Hotel Lobby of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa

Free 1 Year Magazine Subscription: Glamour, Sports Illustrated, Money and More….

Just saw this on Mojo Savings and had to quickly share it with you! See what was on their site:

This is a new link for a Free Subscription. with a new promo code. We just received our first issue of Sports Illustrated. Mike and the boys are excited about that!! I didn’t tell you this when I first learned of it because I wanted to validate that it would work and guess what – it does!!!!

This is a new promo code. Head over to US Airways and enter promo code: NMCB - When you sign up and you’ll get 1000 bonus miles within a day or two via email which is enough to get a Free subscription to one of the following: Cigar Aficionado, Coasting Living, Details, Diabetes Forecast, Essence, Fast Company, Glamour, Golf Digest, Golf, Health, Money, People en espanol, Sports Illustrated Kids, Sunset, Teen Vogue, The New York Observer, or this Old House. Sometimes the points take a couple days to show up. Can’t guarantee it still works but worth a shot.

With Hubby and Boys running around, they will certainly enjoy getting 56 issues of Sports Illustrated for Free. Which one did you choose?

Thanks Mojo Savings!

The Launch Party Was A Huge Success!

Thanks to all of the fabulous attendees of the Tampa Bay Freebies official launch party for coming out and taking all those freebies off my hands =) We'll do it again once we hit 10,000 page views so stay tuned. I'll try to get more and more awesome freebies for the next event! For those of you who didn't read the thank you email I gave away more than $800 in freebies! Hope you liked them!!! Thanks for your support! Click HERE for the list of Sponsors/Donors

Because of the party the site was featured on Metromix, Tbo.com and Tampa Bay Business Journal. I am looking into where else we can get some coverage so if anyone took photos that night-I saw a few cameras-please send them to me at morethanphotographs@gmail.com I would REALLY appreciate it!!!

Here is a goofy pic of me drawing a name to give away some of Intensity Academy's Garlic Goodness Sauce! What a fun night =)

Free $10 Gift Card to Wal-Mart 11-29-2010

Don't worry if you missed out on the Monday November 23rd $10 Wal-Mart gift card giveaway...another one is coming November 29! Just think of how many stocking stuffers or food items you could get for $10 at Wal-Mart. If you use coupons your FREE money could go further =)

For more information click HERE

FREE Movie Tickets! 11.27-28.2010

You can get free movie tickets Saturday November 27 and Sunday November 28 just for donating blood!

Locations that are offering free tickets for blood donations:

For more information click HERE

Free Bealls $10 gift card 11.26.2010

For more information click HERE

Free Dozen Doughnuts 11.24.2010

For more information click HERE

Free $10 Gift Card to Wal-Mart 11-23-2010

Just in time for Christmas if you give blood you can receive a Free $10 Gift Card to Wal-Mart

For more information click HERE

Free Lunch From Golden Corral 11-22-2010

For more information click HERE

Free Yoga Class 11.25.2010

Jai Dee Yoga & Wellness Center is hosting a free "THANKS - GIVING" community class. The class will be Thanksgiving Day 11.25.2010 from 9 am to 10:15 am. To register for the class please call (813) 231-2300.

Jai Dee Yoga & Wellness Center is located at 5803 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida 33604

Free Sample of Burt’s Bees Lotion

Snag a Free sample of Burt’s Bees lotion on Facebook. Just allow the app. and take a brief quiz. Once complete you will be sent to another page to fill in your info for a Free Sample of Burt’s Bees. Says it will arrive in 6-8 weeks.

Thanks MOJO Savings

Publix BOGO Deals 11.18-11.24.2010

After polling the readers, talking to some of you in person and taking a vote at the official launch party the consensus is to share BOGO deals with you and I promised that starting today I would. So, here we go...the first set of BOGO deals is from Publix. If there is a coupon for the items on sale the coupon and where it is available is listed under that item.

Buy One Get One Free Deals

Publix Deli Tea, 1 Gal Bot, BOGO $2.39 for two

Del Monte Fresh Cut Vegetables, Assorted Varieties,11to 15.25 oz can (Excluding Specialty and Asparagus) BOGO $1.29 for two

Medium Shrimp Ring, 18 oz pkg, BOGO $11.99 for two

Crosse & Blackwell Seafood Cocktail or Seafood Sauce, 12 oz pkg, BOGO (no price listed)

Diner’s Choice Mashed Potatoes, Original, Sweet,Dour Cream and Chives, Country Style or Garlic, 32 oz pkg, BOGO $3.99 for two

Rondele Cheese Spread, Garlic & Herb: Regular or Lite or Garden Vegetable, 8 ox, BOGO $4.29 for two

Betty Crocker Potatoes, Assorted Varieties, 4.5 to 6.6 oz box, BOGO $1.59 for two
-$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes 11/14/2010 GM Insert (exp 1/8/2011)
-$1/2 Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes Rite Aid Video Values (exp 12/25/2010) (use if your store accepts Rite Aid coupons)
-$.50/1 Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes Family Dollar Coupon (use if your store accepts Family Dollar Coupons)
-$1/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes (IE) (exp 3/31/2011) Printable (FF) **Buy 2, use one $1/2, makes them $0.30 each
-$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes (exp 12/2/2010)
-$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes 10/3/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/27/2010)

Mt Olive Pickles, Assorted Varieties,16 to 46 oz jar, or Jalapeno Pepper Slices Pak, 4 pk, 3.7 oz con. BOGO $2.79 for two
-$0.50/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers or Relish 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$1/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers or Relish 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)

Betty Crocker Premium Muffin Mix, Assorted Varieties, 15.2 to 18.25 oz box, BOGO $2.59 for two
-$0.50/1 Betty Crocker or Fiber One Box Muffin Mix (exp 12/2/2010) **Buy 2, use two $0.50/1, makes them $0.80 each
-$0.50/1 Betty Crocker or Fiber One Box Muffin Mix (exp 12/2/2010)
-$0.50/1 Betty Crocker or Fiber One Muffin Mix 10/3/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/27/2010)
-$0.50/1 Betty Crocker or Fiber One Box Muffin Mix (exp 12/2/2010)

Crisco Oil, Assorted Varieties, 48 oz bot, BOGO $3.89 for two
-$1/2 Crisco Products 11/7/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
-$0.55/1 Crisco Product Rolling **Buy two, use two $0.55/1, makes them $1.40 each

Del Monte Tomatoes, 14.5 oz can, BOGO $1.39 for two

Mussleman’s Apple Sauce, Home Style: Natural Unsweetened or Chunky; or Original or Cinnamon Apple, 6 pk, 4 oz cup, BOGO $2.33 for two

Mueller’s Pasta, Assorted Varieties,12 to 16 oz box (Excluding Lasagna, Jumbo Shells and Egg Noodles) , BOGO $1.29 for two
-$1/2 Mueller’s Pasta Products Rolling
-$1/2 Mueller’s Lasagne Noodles or Your Favorite Mueller’s Pasta. Valid 12/1/10 – 12/31/10 – Plan on Pasta 2010 Calendar **Buy 2, use one $1/2, makes them $0.15 each

General Mills Chex Cereal, Assorted Varieties,12.8 to 14 oz box, BOGO $3.49 for two
-$1/2 Chex Cereals 11/14/2010 GM Insert (exp 12/25/2010)
-$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereals 10/17/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/27/2010)
-$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereals (exp 12/2/2010)
-$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereals (exp 12/2/2010) **Buy 2, use one $1/2, makes them $1.25 each

Hellman’s Mayonnaise, Assorted Varieties, 30 oz jar, BOGO $4.93 for two
-$0.60/2 Hellmann’s Products 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/12/2010)
-$0.50/1 Hellmann’s or Best Foods Mayo TARGET coupont Target.com (exp 11/27/2010) (use if your store accepts Target coupons) **Buy 2, use one $0.60/2 man, use two $0.50/1 Target, makes them $1.66 each

Wish-Bone Dressing, Assorted Varieties, 16 oz bot, BOGO $2.65 for two
-$0.75/1 Wish-Bone Salad Dressing TARGET coupon Target.com (exp 11/27/2010) (use if your store accepts Target coupons)
-$0.50/1 Wish-Bone Dressings or Salad Spritzers Rolling
**If your store accepts Target coupons, buy 2, use two $0.75/1 Target, use two $0.50/1 man, makes them $0.08 each

A.1. Steak Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 10 oz bot, BOGO $4.24 for two

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa, Assorted Varieties, 8 or 10 oz box (Excluding No Sugar Added, Pick Me Up, Great Start, Sensible Sweets, and Marshmallow Madness) BOGO $1.99 for two
-$0.50/2 Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010) **Buy 2, use one $0.50/2, makes them $0.75 each

Duncan Hines Brownie Mix, Assorted Varieties, 16.76 to 18 oz box, BOGO $2.59 for two

Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Cake Mix or Cupcake, Assorted Varieties, 18.25 oz box (Excluding Angel Food & Decadent Line) BOGO $1.75 for two
-$1/1 Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes AND Cake Mix (exp 12/2/2010)
-$1/1 Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes AND Cake Mix (exp 12/2/2010)
-$1/1 Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes AND Cake Mix (exp 1/31/2011)

Kellogg’s Cereal, Assorted Varieties, Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops or Froot Loops, 17 to 17.5 oz box, BOGO $3.99 for two
-$1.50/3 Kellogg’s Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops or Frosted Flakes 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/26/2010)
-$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereal 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/26/2010)
-$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals 10/17/2010 RP Insert (exp 11/28/2010)
-$1.50/2 Kellogg’s Cereals Rolling **Buy 2, use one $1.50/2, makes them $1.24 each

Uncle Ben’s Long Grain & Wild Rice or Brown & Wild Rice or Whole Grain White, Assorted Varieties, 4.4 to 6.7 oz box, BOGO $1.99 for two
-B1G1 Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain White Rice Rolling **Buy 2, use one B1G1 coupon, makes them FREE
-$1/3 Uncle Ben’s Rice 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/9/2011)
-$1/1 Uncle Ben’s Rice blinkie
-$0.30/1 Uncle Ben’s Rice Product Rite Aid Video Values (exp 12/25/2010) (use this if your store accepts Rite Aid coupons)
-$0.75/2 Uncle Ben’s Product Rolling

Post Cereal, Assorted Varieties, Selects or Great Grains, 13 to 16 oz box or Trail Mix Crunch, 17 oz box, BOGO $3.99 for two

Dove Chocolate Promises, Assorted Varieties, 7.94 to 9.5 oz bag,BOGO $4.29 for two
-$1/2 Dove Chocolates TARGET coupon Target.com (exp 12/4/2010)
-$1/2 Dove Chocolate Rite Aid Video Values (exp 12/25/2010)
-$1/2 Mars Holiday Candy Product 11/14/2010 RP Insert

Thomas’ English Muffins, Assorted Varieties, 11to 13 oz pkg, BOGO $3.49 for two

Entemann’s Little Bites, Assorted Varieties, 6.6 to 8.8 oz box, BOGO $4.29 for two

Nature’s Own Bread, Assorted Varieties, 24 oz loaf, BOGO $3.49 for two

Lay’s Potato Chips, Assorted Varieties, 10.5 or 11 oz bag (Excluding Kettle Cooked, Baked! and Light and Natural) BOGO $3.99 for two

Planters Regular Mixed Nuts or Cashews Halves or Seasoned Mixed Nuts, Assorted Varieties, 9.25 to 11 oz can, BOGO $4.29
-$1/2 Planters Products 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
-$1/1 Planter’s Kraft First Taste
-$0.75/1 Planter’s Item TARGET coupon Target.com (exp 12/15/2010)

Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn, Assorted Varieties, 12 to 19.8 oz, or 30 oz jar, BOGO $4.89 for two
-B2G1 Orville Redenbacher’s WYB Popping Corn Oil Publix Yellow Flyer, Bountiful Savings 10/30/2010 (exp 11/19/2010)
-$1/1 Pepsi WYB (2) Orville Redenbacher’s Publix Yellow Flyer, Bountiful Savings 10/30/2010 (exp 11/19/2010)
-$0.40/1 Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn, 3-pack or larger – 11/14/2010 SS Insert

Nabisco Crackers or Wheat Thins Stix, Assorted Varieties, 5.5 to 10 oz box, BOGO $2.99 for two
-$1/1 Nabisco Crackers 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/2/2011)
-$1/2 Nabisco Crackers 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/2/2011)
-$1/2 Nabisco Cracker Products (IE) Rolling Printable (FF)
-$1/2 Nabisco Crackers TARGET coupon Target.com (exp 12/15/2010) **Buy 2 Stix, use two $1/1 man, use one $1/2 Target, makes them FREE
-$1/2 Nabisco Crackers Walgreens IVC (exp 11/20/2010)
-$1/1 Wheat Thins Crunch Stix 9/19/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/22/2010)
-$1/1 Wheat Thins Crunch Stix Rolling **Buy 2, use two $1/1, makes them $0.49 each

Nabisco Ritz Crackers or Munchables Pretzels, Assorted Varieties, 12.25 to 16 oz box, or Fudge Covered Ritz, 7.5 oz box, BOGO $3.09 for two
-$1/1 Ritz Munchables Pretzel Thins 8/29/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010) **Buy 2 Munchables, use two $1/1, makes them $0.55 each

-$1/1 Nabisco Crackers 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/2/2011)
-$1/2 Nabisco Crackers 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/2/2011)
-$1/2 Nabisco Cracker Products (IE) Rolling Printable (FF)
-$1/2 Nabisco Crackers TARGET coupon Target.com (exp 12/15/2010)
-$1/2 Nabisco Crackers Walgreens IVC (exp 11/20/2010)

Keebler Club Crackers, Assorted Varieties, 11 to 16 oz box, BOGO $3.69 for two
-$1/2 Keebler Club Crackers, any 11oz.+, mix or match – Keebler Kellogg’s Your Ultimate Holiday Guide
-$1/2 Keebler Crackers, 7.7 Oz. +, Mix Or Match, Any – 11/14/2010 RP Insert
-$1/2 Keebler Club

All Small & Mighty Detergent, Assorted Varieties, 3x Concentrated. 32 oz bot, or All 2X Ultra, 50 oz bot, BOGO $5.99 for two
-$1/1 All Liquid Laundry Detergent 9/26/2010 RP Insert (exp 11/15/2010) **Buy 2, use two $1/1, makes them $1.99 each

Fantastik Cleaner, Assorted Varieties, 26 or 32 oz bot, BOGO $2.79 for two
-$0.55/1 Scrubbing Bubbles All Purpose Cleaner 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/12/2010)

Dixie Plates or Bowls, Selected Varieties, 20 to 48 ct pkg, BOGO $2.99 for two
-$1/1 Dixie or Vanity Fair Cups Rite Aid Clip + Save Booklet (exp 12/31/2010)

Ricola Cough Suppressant, Assorted Varieties, 19 to 24 ct bag, BOGO $1.79 for two
-$0.50/1 Ricola Cough Drops Walgreens IVC (exp 11/20/2010)(use if your store accepts Walgreens coupons)
-$1/2 Ricola Cough and Throat Drops 10/17/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/17/2010) **Buy 2, use one $1/2, makes them $0.40 each

Bic Multi- Purpose Utility Lighter, BOGO $3.49 for two
-$1.50/1 Bic Lighter 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010) **Buy 2, use two $1.50/1, makes them $0.25 each
-$1/1 BIC Multi-Purpose Lighter All You Nov 2010 (exp 12/31/2010)

Thanks Addicited to Saving

A Book At Publix you Should Get

This free book at Publix is filled with awesome coupons and if you grab two of the books when items go buy one get one you can get some great deals and maybe even some free groceries. The coupons in the book don't expire until 12/31/2010 so we have a few weeks to hope for a super buy one get one free sale to use them before the new year. Happy Couponing to freebies!

What I Got in the Mail Today

In the mail today I got a sample of Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner, Head & Shoulders Shampoo and Conditioner and Akways Sanitary Napkins. It felt like Christmas opening up the blue box known as the P&G Brand Sampler. If you want a nifty gift like this to arrive in your mailbox for free all you need to do is create a FREE account with P&G and when free samples are available you can opt in for a mailing. They also come with coupons to buy the products after you try them if you choose to. Click HERE to set up an account with P&G.

Free Movie Tickets! ACT FAST

Act fast because once these are gone-they are gone!
Free advance ticket screening tickets are now available for FASTER with Dwayne Johnson-formerly know as The Rock. See details below...

Details on the screening:
Where do you claim your pass? HERE

What's the RSVP code? AAWZ7HYS

Where/when is the screening?

AMC Veterans Expressway 24
Tampa, FL 33634
Monday November 22 at 7:30PM

* Remember to arrive early as screenings are always overbooked to ensure a full theater. Seating is first come-first served, and is not guaranteed.

Thanks to the Sponsors/Donors for the Launch Party

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone involved with the Official Launch Party that is going down tonight at blufigs!

We Are Full of Bull

The Famous Ashley Grant

The Photographic Times

Intensity Academy

Working Women of Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Business Women’s Network

Witty Wocks

The Brunchery

Gallagher & Associates

Chick-fil-a

Champps Burgers

Local Shops 1

Felicitous Coffee

Kristina Robinson of Dove Chocolate Discoveries

Free Event Round up for This Week!

Today! 11/17/2010
Tampa Bay Freebies Launch Party

Friday 11/19/2010
Pink Friday

Saturday 11/20/2010
Shopapalooza

How I Got a Candle & Shirt Darn Near Free

I got this candle and shirt for $0.59. How? Well, Kohl's has this awesome offer that if you sign up for their email alerts they send you a coupon to use in their stores that gives you $5 off any purchase of $5 or more. You can use it on clearance items too! The candle above is normally $7.99 but was on sale for $3.99 and the shirt was marked down to $1.60. Sure, I had to pay some tax in addition to my $0.59 but I think this darn near free shopping trip was hugely successful! There are lots of items that are $5 or less at Kohl's too so your trip could be free. With Christmas around the corner you could stock up on cards (they have some for $0.99!!), ornaments or even...candles!
By the way...the candle I got was cinnamon apple and smells delicious!
Sign up to get your $5 "gift card" HERE
To find a location near you click HERE

Free Better Than Ezra Tickets! ACT FAST!!!

Jannus Live has given the Weekly Burg Blast twenty four tickets to "Better than Ezra". The first 24 readers to email jon@renobeach.ccsend.com the names of the members of the band will win a Free Ticket, no strings attached.

This band often is considered to one of the finest stage shows due to their interaction with the audience. The band realizes that today's concert goer needs to fully entertained. They will often bring up people up on stage to play their instruments and will also go into the crowds to find the next new Rock Star.

You may think you don't know their songs, but you do!
Click on these links for some good samples.
Better Than Ezra Performs "Good" on Hard Rock Live

Better Than Ezra Performs "Rosealia" on Hard Rock Live

Concert is Tuesday November 16th @ 8pm - Jannus Live Downtown St. Petersburg

Cool Products and Services You Can Get for Free

This article originally appeared HERE

From entertainment and financial advice to health care and technology.

The battered economy has taken the stigma out of bargain-hunting. Some might even say that saving a few bucks is in style.

We're not talking about buying nine cups of coffee and getting the 10th free--we're talking about free entertainment, financial advice, health care, technology and more.

Look hard enough and you can find a bevy of 100% discounts, especially online. "Facebook is a great source of freebies right now, as so many brands try to attract fans and establish themselves," says Julia Scott, who runs the popular blog BargainBabe.com.

We went freebie fishing and filled the net. Read on for a sampling.

A word of warning, adds Scott: "There are probably more scams out there than there are legit offers, so it is important to be careful." Her advice: When you see a deal that looks too good to be true, always look for customer service e-mail, telephone number and a promised delivery date. Also look for eligibility requirements (by age or residence) or other exclusions; their absence lends a whiff of impropriety.

Among the legitimate goods you can get gratis:

Financial Services: Tax Preparation

Every year the Internal Revenue Service gathers an army of volunteers to dispense free tax advice and preparation services to the elderly, military personnel and their families, and households making below $49,000 a year. (For more, click here.) Another option: E-mail a question to Turbo Tax before the Jan. 31, 2011, and one of its tax experts will call you back with an answer--free. You only get one question, so make it a good one!

Financial Services: Credit Monitoring

The first step to improving your finances is figuring out where you stand. Get free credit reports once a year from AnnualCreditReport.com. For more consistent checkups, keep daily tabs on your status with Credit Karma.

Health Care: Antibiotics

There is still no cure for the common cold, but for bacterial afflictions, like ear infections, strep throat and severe acne, there are some economically painless remedies. Many pharmacies around the country, including Stop & Shop, Publix and ShopRite, offer free generic antibiotics to anyone with a prescription. Giving away relatively cheap, short-term medicines in hopes of hooking customers on higher-margin items can be good business. Of course, be careful to follow your doctor's directions: Using antibiotics for viral infections, or not taking the whole dose, promotes the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

Culture and Entertainment: College Courses

If you don't care much about getting formal credit for your efforts, some of the best universities--like M.I.T., Carnegie Mellon, Stanford and UC Berkeley--will let you download lectures for free. Check out Academic Earth for a great collection. You won't walk out with a degree, but you will sound a lot smarter at your next dinner party.

Culture and Entertainment: Travel Lodging

People around the world are willing to let you stay in their homes for free. CouchSurfing.org connects weary travelers with open couches. Just decide where you want to go, find some hosts, read their profiles and reviews from people who've stayed with them before, and get in touch. The site forbids any formal commercial transactions, but cooking dinner for your host or cleaning the living room is generally polite and appreciated.

Technology: Ringtones

Myxer offers a wide range of cellphone ringtone downloads--many free--from top artists like Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne and The Temptations. It also has non-music from comedians like Katt Williams, NFL team chants and bird calls. Not happy with prepackaged selections? You can use the software to upload your own songs (and digital wallpaper, for that matter).

Technology: Wi-Fi Access

Keeping up (and killing time) requires more than a good smartphone these days. That's why a growing number of retailers, including Starbucks and Borders, now offer free wireless access over wi-fi networks. For a map of wi-fi hot spots in your neighborhood, check out Wi-Fi-FreeSpot.

Health Care: Gym Access

If you need a week to tone up for that vacation in the Bahamas, check out 24 Hour Fitness' free seven-day membership. (Personal training and fitness classes cost extra.) Warning: Gyms are notoriously relentless when recruiting new members. Expect plenty of annoying follow-up calls. Then again, if you're not working out anywhere, maybe it's time you did.

Culture and Entertainment: Books

Own a Kindle e-reader? Amazon.com is serving up classic prose with no library late fees. Check out Project Gutenberg for more than 33,000 downloadable titles. Most were published before 1923, for copyright reasons, so there is no Robert Ludlum here. Just a lot of Poe, Shakespeare, Dickens and the like.

Culture and Entertainment: Music

You can download music for free off the Internet--and you can also get in a lot of trouble for it. As for some legal strategies to getting your tunes gratis, streaming radio stations like Pandora, Grooveshark and Jango let you tailor stations to suit your taste, while MySpace has an impressive collection of full-length albums you can listen to for free.

Culture and Entertainment: Television

There have been rumblings about Hulu eventually charging for access to its vast library of shows and movies, but the service is still free and likely will remain that way for non-premium content. Crackle provides a large selection of Sony movies you can watch for free. A third option, reminds Julia Scott of BargainBabe.com: "People forget that the networks allow you to watch many shows on their sites."