Free Cosmetics at the Mall

Thanks to a $175 million class action settlement in the department store cosmetic industry for involvement in price-fixing, we may receive a free product just for asking. If you purchased cosmetics in a department store between May 29, 1994 through July 16, 2003 and you live in the United States, then you qualify for this free product.

Each company is offering a different product and you may choose one.
Boucheron (USA) Ltd.: Femme Eau de Toilette (1 ounce/30 ml)
Chanel, Inc.: Coco Mademoiselle body lotion (3.4 fluid oz)
Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc.: J’Adore Eau de Parfum (15 ml)
Clarins U.S.A., Inc.: Clarins Energizing Morning Cream (30 ml) OR Clarins Beauty Flash Bomb (30 ml)
Conopco, Inc.: Calvin Klein Euphoria Bath and Shower Crème (6.7 oz), Vera Wang Princess Body Polish (5 oz) OR Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker Shower Gel (6.7 oz)
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair (15 ml/0.5 oz) OR Clinique Moisture Surge (30 ml/1 oz)
Guerlain, Inc.: My Insolence Eau de Toilette (15 ml)
L’Oréal USA, Inc.: Lancôme UV Expert 20, Lancôme Cils Design Pro Mascara, Lancôme Fatale Mascara, Lancôme Courbe Virtuose Mascara, Lancôme Primordial Skin Defense, Ralph Lauren Romance Shower Gel (6.7 oz.), Giorgio Armani ACM Shower Gel (6.7 oz), OR Lancôme Hypnôse Shower Gel
Parfums Givenchy, Inc.: Very Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette (15 ml)

These stores will be participating in the program:
Bergdorf Goodman
Bergner’s
Bloomingdale’s
Boston Store
Carson Pirie Scott
Dillard’s
Gottschalks
Herberger’s
Macy’s
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom
Parisian
Saks Fifth Avenue
Younkers

A few things to remember: This offer is only good for 7 days or until these items run out. Print out the lawsuit settlement and bring it with you, just in case you have to "educate" an employee or manager.

Free Fresh Start Journal

Walgreens and O, The Oprah Magazine are giving away the Fresh Start Journal to the first 2000 readers who send in a receipt from participating products or a 3X5 index card. Send it to: Fresh Start P.O. Box 1708 Sandusky, OH 44871-1708 . The website says you do not have to make a purchase. Make sure your info is part of the first 2000 to get there. Good Luck!!!

Free Boost Kids Exssentials

Boost is mailing out coupons for a free Boost Kids Essentials Nutrionally Complete Drink to the first 25,000 households that respond. This coupon has a $14.99 value. This will also register you for future deals with Nestle.

An Old Favorite

Have you visited Catalogs.com lately? For me, it was like visiting an old friend. I used to order all types of catalogs filled with decorative trinkets, kitchen fancies, fun stuff for the kids, trendy clothes, and lots of cool stationary. I loved getting mail everyday. There was always something fun waiting. They always had some type of sale or promotional coupon to make shopping more enticing. I learned how to decorate from examining every beautiful photograph. Adorable outfits and toys for my new babies jumped out of each page. Writing to friends became a favorite pastime, so I could show off new stationary treasures. There was always a cool outfit, I had to have. I loved my catalogs.

After moving twice in the last year, many of my catalogs have stopped coming. I decided to stop by Catalogs.com and see what's new. I was pleasantly surprised. They have catalogs for everything you could possibly want and they even come with special discounts. Many are linked to websites, so we can start browsing right away.

Here are some of my favorites:

MetKids - A great collection of unique children's items. They are offering $10 off any order of $50 or more.

FAO Schwarz - Everything toys and games. If you have a little ballerina in your life, you have to check out their Tutu Couture Boutique. You can design beautiful one-of-a-kind tutus for your little dancer. They also have a Madame Alexander Doll Factory where you can design your own dolls.

Victorian Trading Company - Victorian decor, gifts, and stationary. They have beautiful Victorian calling cards. When you order 2000 calling cards, you will receive a free silver-plated card case with your order.

Gooseberry Patch - Consider themselves "A Country Store in Your Mailbox". They are offering 10% off all orders.

Colorful Images - Personalized gifts, stationary, even checks. They are offering 15% off Internet orders of $30 or more.


To receive these discounts, you need to visit the websites, through Catalogs.com. Check them out. I hope you enjoy your catalog shopping as much as I do.

2 Free Issues of ALL YOU

Have you read "All You" yet? This is a great magazine that can only be found at Wal-Mart. This month it comes with coupons totaling $19.70 that can be used in any store. I have to get the new issue every month, sometimes, 2 or 3 depending on the coupons. I am totally addicted.

Now they are offering 2 free trial issues, with a bill me option. So you don't have to use a credit card. It's definitely worth checking it out.

I'M BACK!!!

I'm Back!!! It has been a whirlwind few months. Baby Lizzy finally came September 15Th, happy and healthy. I forgot how much time a new little one takes, lots of bottles, diapers, cuddles, and kisses. The holidays were filled with lots of surprises and many, many firsts.

Now that the New Year has started, we are ready for some serious deal hunting. With Baby Lizzy blowing raspberries on my lap, we are back.

2009 will be filled with lots of great promotions, cheap deals, freebies, and coupon match-ups. I have two challenges for myself and my great readers. The first is to plan ahead and take advantage of the deals before an emergency arises and we have to pay full price. I hate having to pay full price for toilet paper because we need it and I forgot the coupons at home. We all have those last minute situations that sneak up on us.

The second challenge is to use hot deals to help others. We have all passed up deals for items we don't need like pet food or the millionth bottle of shampoo. Pick the items up and donate them to someone who really needs them. In these times, there are too many people that need help. Maybe we can put our good fortune to good use to help others and Pay It Forward.

Do you have a question or a great deal? Leave a comment. I would love to hear from ya.

$120 in P&G coupons

$120 in free Proctor and Gamble coupons? Really? How? When? I am there. I can never have enough P&G coupons. So here's the deal....



Purchase $50 worth of any P&G products, follow their directions, and mail the receipts in. They will send you the coupons. It's that simple, right????



Well....



Who wants to pay $50 for cleaning supplies, laundry soap, toiletries, and diapers? Nobody!!! So during the next few weeks, I will bring you ways to make the $50 goal, the cheapest way possible.



Here's a few things to remember:

• The $50 total is before coupons and rewards like ECB's and RR.


• Multiple receipts may be submitted.


• Products must be purchased by 1/31 and postmarked by 2/14.

Stay tuned for some cheaper ways to meet this goal.