Request up to 4 FREE Passes to Disney's "Brave" Movie!

Furst:Access offers free passes to screenings of movies that are about to come out -- right now you can try to get up to 4 FREE passes to see Disney's new movie "Brave" (as well as a couple others)!  Hurry to see if there are any available in your area, and follow these instructions....

*The site was working very slowly earlier, but seems faster now.  My request went through and now I'm waiting for an acceptance email....*fingers crossed!  ;)

• Register on Furst:Access by creating an account
• Find a screening & request passes
• Enter this code: "DESTINY"
• Wait for confirmation

(thanks Mojo Savings!)

FREE Father's Day Greeting Card with FREE Shipping from Cardstore.com!

Father's Day is on it's way, grab a FREE card for dad + FREE shipping!  Starting today, you can get a FREE personalized Father's Day card from Cardstore.com!

Cardstore.com’s wide variety of Father’s Day cards let you make a unique statement beyond just "Happy Father’s Day". It's easy to get started. Just choose a modern or funny Father’s Day card, add your own sayings, photos, and even your own signature, and remind Dad how important he is to you.  It’s just like sending a little you!

• Go to Cardstore.com
• Create your card
• Use the code "LUVDAD2" at checkout
• Card will be FREE + FREE shipping!  =)

*Valid in the US and Canada only. Free Shipping only available in the US. One Free Card redemption per Cardstore.com account.

FREE Donuts for National Doughnut Day 2012!

Happy National Doughnut Day!!  What a great holiday!  ;) 
(fun tidbit:  National Doughnut Day was started by the Salvation Army in 1938 to commemorate the volunteers who passed out doughnuts to soldiers on the front lines in World War I.  Entenmann’s will donate $1 per person to the Salvation Army for anyone who “likes” the company’s Facebook page through June 23.  You can also enter for a chance to win free doughnuts for a year.)

Here are a few places you can grab a free donut to clebrate today:

• Krispy Kreme is offering customers a free doughnut of any variety today.   Try one of the new flavors like glazed lemon cake or key lime kreme pie....oh yum!
• Dunkin’ Donuts - purchase any beverage and receive a free doughnut.
• LaMar’s Donuts offers free gourmet doughnuts to each visitor without purchase.
• Shipley Do-Nuts is giving free doughnuts away at these participating locations.
• Tim Horton’s is offering a coupon on its Facebook page for a free doughnut with any purchase at its U.S. locations. Customers have to “like” the page, print the coupon and bring it into a store to claim their treat.

FREE Roller Skating for Kids - All Summer!

Did you love roller skating as a kid?  I sure did!  We went all the time it seems.....lots of fun memories skating to "Ice, Ice, Baby" and doing the chicken dance.  ;)

Well, this Summer, you can get FREE roller skating for kids -- 2 free passes per week, per kid all Summer!!  I'm so bummed there are no participating roller rinks in our area, but hopefully there will be for you!  Check here for locations.


(thanks Inspiring You 2 Save!)

FREE $2 Amazon.com MP3 Music Credit! (Twitter offer)

Just a couple easy steps to get a free $2.00 credit for MP3 music downloads on Amazon!

• Follow @Pepsi on Twitter
• Tweet using the hashtag #PepsiMusicNOW
• Then watch your Direct Messages for your credit

While you're there, follow Super Savings on Twitter to keep up on the posts to help you live frugally, spend wisely, and share generously!


*Limit one per follower.  US only.
(thanks Hip2Save!)

Pick Your Plum: 4th of July Striped Paper Straws - 60% off!

Here's a great deal on those adorable striped straws that are so popular right now! Be quick though, because Pick Your Plum's fun deals are only good for the day - and they often don't last that long!

Red and blue are available, so they'd be perfect for 4th of July, but those two colors are also perfect to stock up for upcoming Summer parties or birthday parties!  (ooh, they could be perfect for our "Gender Reveal party" when we find out what the baby is!)

A 50 pack of striped straws for $3.99!  That makes them right under $0.08 a pop! 
Choose from the following colors (straws come in packs of 50):

• Cherry Snow Cone Red
• Parade Taffy Blue
• Brilliant Lights Yellow SOLD OUT

"The fun of every party is in the details, and how could something this cute not be fun?!  Just drop them in empty glasses and line them up on the table right next to the punch bowl.  Use them at barbecues, showers, birthday parties, bunco night, and of course the Fourth of July.  It's a hit every time, so drink up girl!"

Note:  These are strong fantastic paper straws.  They are FDA approved and create all sorts of smiles.
Fine Print:  Ships for $3.99 for 1 or 12 orders, and $11.50 for our Canadian friends.  They'll be on their way on or before June 6th.  Order with a friend to save some cash then cheers and have a drink together when they arrive!

RARE - $3/1 AmeriGas Cyclinder Exchange or Purchase Printable Coupon + $3 Mail-In Rebate!

This great weather just begs for food to be grilled, doesn't it?  This "hot" deal is perfect for any Summer or Memorial Day grilling you've got coming up!

Use this rare $3 off AmeriGas cylinder exchange or purchase printable coupon*, then send in this mail-in rebate for another $3 back, and save $6 on your gas!

*coupon is found in "household" - I've seen it under zip 77380, 33303, 49441, 90210


(thanks Mojo Savings!)

4th of July Fruit Kabobs Recipe! Fun, easy and healthy recipe for kids to help with!

Here's a really yummy way to celebrate the 4th of July (or Memorial Day) with a fun red, white, and blue treat!  Since it's Summer, many fruits are in season and this makes it a perfect frugal recipe/activity to make with the kids!  It's easy and healthy too!

I originally saw this recipe on Frugal Girls a couple years ago and when we had a family reunion over July 4th last year, I thought this would be perfect for both the oodles of little ones and the adults! They were a hit!

I started by assembling my ingredients:

• Skewers
• Star Shaped Marshmallows (I've seen them at Walmart and Meijer.  You could also use regular marshmallows too)
• Red and Blue fruit (I used strawberries, blueberries, and red grapes)

{^ that's almost exactly what my ingredients looked like, but I couldn't take a good picture with the cell phone - thanks Frugal Girls!}

Then I stuck the fruit and marshmallows on the skewers in fun patterns.  Done!
{I apologize for the poor quality pictures, I misplaced the camera - then found it about 30 minutes after these were gobbled up, lol.  So, cell phone pics will have to do}  =)

The skewers are sharp, so be careful!  But kids can help by:

• picking which fruits to buy/use
• washing fruits
• handing you fruits and marshmallows
• assembling the patterns of how they want them on the kabob (ie: 2 blueberries, 1 white marshmallow, 3 blueberries, 1 blue marshmallow....etc.)
• older kiddles could thread the ingredients onto the skewer

Other red, white, and blue ingredients you could use....
Red:

• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Cherries
• Grapes
• Watermelon chunks/balls
• Red grapefruit
• Red Pears

White:

• Marshmallows (mini, large, stars...)
• Pound cake cut into chunks or shapes with a cookie cutter
• Dragonfruit (white and black inside)
• Banana (tossed with lemon juice to keep from browning)
• White nectarines or peaches
• Pears (peeled - and again, tossed with lemon juice)
• Pineapple (white-ish)  =)
• Angel food cake

Blue:

• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Raisins

{Here's a great flag version Brianna made that I found on Pinterest!}

I think these would be really fun for other occasions too!  Rainbow colored for a birthday party - or use the colors of a favorite sports team for a game day party.  What do you think?  Any other ideas?

Linking up to.....

FREE Target Summer Beauty Bag with Great Samples!

Here's another really sweet freebie!  Target is offering another Free "designer beauty bag" stuffed with free samples (Garnier, Revlon, Aveeno, Tresemme, Neutrogena....) -- and it usually has a great coupon book too!

This FREE bag promotion is on their Facebook page. So just head over and like the page and you can fill in your information for the bag to be sent to you -- grab one before they're gone!  (If you're on a mobile phone, use this link)

*Receive your bag in 6-8 weeks.

I just got the last bag recently and it was great!

Easy DIY Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe!

A big pile of laundry was waiting for me today, but when I went to start the first load I discovered that one of the kids had used the last of the laundry soap.  "Make laundry detergent" was on my to-do list for a few weeks, but I had been putting it off -- so now was as good a time as any!

I usually use All Free and Clear, but the first time I made this I was thoroughly impressed!  It's so easy to make and extremely cheap -- about 1¢ a load (compared to Tide at about 19-20¢/load from what I see on the Walmart website)!

My toddler "helped me" test out the first load by wetting the bed -- "pee sheets" are some of the worst laundry loads I think.  It took out the smell beautifully and they smelled fresh and clean with just one regular cycle - no soaking or anything!  I was instantly won over.  =)


So this morning I got my supplies and helper together and whipped up another batch! 

The basic recipe:

• 1 c. Borax
• 1 c. Washing Soda (not the same as baking soda!)
• 1 bar soap, shredded (many recipes use Fels Naptha, but I've heard that it really doesn't matter, so I picked one that smelled great and was on sale)

I also added these optional ingredients:

• 1 c. Baking Soda
• 1 1/2 c. Purex Crystals (they smell amazing and soften your laundry without oil - so it doesn't ruin the wicking ability of towels and exercise apparel)

I shredded the bar of soap into a bowl (I think you could also shred it up in a food processor, or if you use Ivory, you can try this cool trick in the microwave instead of shredding!), then Emma helped me add the rest of the ingredients.

I stirred it all together and then put it into the now empty Purex Crystals container.

I was going to use a pretty glass jar, but I thought the plastic bottle might be safer for the kids to use.

• I use 1 Tablespoon per load -- but if you have a really grubby load, you could go crazy and use 2 Tbs. for only 2¢!  ;)  (it may seem strange at first to use so little, but it has no fillers - only what it needs to do the job)
• It's important to note that this does not get sudsy -- commercial detergents have things added to make them get bubbly and "look" like they're working, but it's not the bubbles that do the cleaning 
• I've been told that this works great and safely in HE (high efficiency) machines because it doesn't suds up
• I found the ingredients in the laundry aisle at WalMart

Pin it, share it, and let me know how you like it!   =)

FREE Swagbucks Code Worth 8 Swag Bucks!

Heads up, there’s a new Swagbucks code today! Head over for 8 Swag Bucks located on their Facebook page. Code expires at 7 PM ET tonight, so hurry!

To get yours:
If you haven’t already, join today then check their Facebook for a code worth 8 Swag Bucks! When you’ve found the Swagbucks codes, simply enter the code at SwagBucks.com on the upper right in the “Gimme” box.

What is SwagBucks?  Swagbucks is a search engine where you earn "bucks" for searching the internet  -    AND by redeeming FREE codes, answering poll questions, referring friends (whatever they win by searching, you earn buck for buck up to 1,000 per referral!), among other things to earn rewards such as gift cards (to Amazon, GAP, Starbucks, Barnes & Nobles, iTunes.....), apparel, video games, electronics and much more.  Join HERE and you’ll start off with 30 FREE Swag Bucks + earn 50 Swag Bucks on your birthday when you enter your birth date!

FREE Finish Quantum Dishwashing Sample! (Facebook offer)

Finish is giving away 1,000,000 FREE samples of Quantum dishwashing detergent!  When you request yours you'll also be signed up to win a Bosch dishwasher and hundreds of other prizes.*


*Sweepstakes runs through 5/29/12 at midnight. Open to US residents ages 18+. Allow 4-6 weeks to receive sample in the mail.

FREE $2 MP3 Music Download Credit at Amazon.com!

Go share your favorite song to get a FREE $2 credit to get MP3 music downloads from Amazon.com!  FREE music?  Yes!  =)

You could get some FREE Adele music, go with some ever popular Beatles tunes, or lately I've been loving Christina Perri music (just went to her concert and she was amazing - vocally and personally!)....or check out the 100 MP3 albums for under $5!


*You must redeem the credit by 11:59 p.m. PST on May 24th, 2012. Limit one promotional credit per customer.

Save Money by Contacting Companies About Their Products!

A friend of mine just reminded me of a GREAT money-saving tip: Contact companies when a product does not meet your expectations!  They want to make customers happy and want to know that they're providing a good product.....if something's wrong they will often make it right with a free product coupon.  With a simple phone call or email you give them valuable feedback and are usually rewarded for it.  An 800 number is often printed on the package, but you could also easily look up contact info online.

Here are just a few examples of companies that I've contacted with good results:

• VanKamp's - there were only 9 fillets in a 10ct box, so I called and they sent a free product coupon
• Pampers and Huggies - I have gotten quite a few free diaper packages when diapers are defective (tabs that come off, too many that leak, hard and scratchy liners....etc.)
• Clairol and L'Oreal - when the hair dye hasn't covered well or the bottle cracked, I've called and they've been kind enough to send replacement coupons

A couple tips to get the best results:
~ Be friendly.....even if you're unhappy with a product, be kind and courteous.
~ Remember that they'll want to know some information (like the expiration date, numbers stamped on the package, etc.), so if possible, keep the package to be the most helpful. 
~ I think this goes without saying, but honesty is key - it's perfectly ok to expect companies to stand behind their products, but don't call or email just to get free stuff.

AND, don't just call to complain -- I've gotten good response from companies when I've emailed/called about how much I LIKE their product too - sometimes they'll send cents off coupons, sometimes free product coupons, and I love to just let them know when they're doing a good job too.

FREE The Body Shop Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer from Shop at Home!

Yes!  I'm glad this one is back!  I got the same deal last month and the Satsuma antibacterial smells so good!  I love having these in my purse or diaper bag - they're especially handy to use after yard sales or thrift store shopping!

This is a great freebie and I think you'll need to hurry to get this FREE Body Shop antibacterial hand sanitizer from Shop At Home!  Right now all 6 scents were available - but hurry to choose yours, they went fast last time.

You can choose an antibacterial hand sanitizer for $2, get free shipping and your $2 will be returned to you as a Shop At Home rebate within 30 days.  I did have to pay .12¢ for tax - worth it I think.  ;)
*limit one per ShopAtHome.com customer.

Get your deal:

• Go to Shop At Home to sign up or log in
• Click on the "Web's Incredible Limited Deals" tab on the top right
• Click on "Buy Now" to open up a window that goes to The Body Shop
• Choose a 2oz. hand sanitizer priced at $2 and choose standard/ground (3-8 day) shipping to get it shipped free.
• You'll then get the $2 "WILD Cash Back Reward" in your Shop At Home account within 30 days.
• Enjoy your free hand sanitizer!  =)

*WILD discount good only while supplies last, No Rain Checks.  ShopAtHome.com rebate checks are mailed monthly, within 90 days of item purchase, as long as you haven't returned the product to the store, and you have a minimum balance of $20 in your ShopAtHome.com account.

FREE Nature Valley Granola Bars to First 10,000!

If you're a Pillsbury.com member, head over to grab one of the 10,000 FREE Nature Valley crunchy granola bars right now!!  Just log into your account and enter your mailing info!!  This is my hubby's favorite granola bar!

*If you’re not a member, be sure to sign up so you can snag next month's freebie!  (heads up, it's Honey Nut Cheerios! mmm!)

(thanks Centsless Deals!)

FREE $2/$2 Meijer mPerks Digital Coupon!

If you're already a Meijer mPerks member, check your account -- you may have a $2/2 coupon! I don't know how they choose, but I had one and my husband's account did not.
(Expires 5/19/12)

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If you're a Meijer shopper, have you signed up for Meijer mPerks yet?  mPerks is a way to save with store coupons without clipping anything - easy peasy! And they can be combined with manufacturer coupons for extra savings!

• Create an account
• "Clip" the digital coupons you want
• Redeem at checkout by pushing the "mPerks" button on the screen and entering your cell phone number (which is your "card number")

Target: Welch's Fruit Fizz 4-pack ONLY .50¢!

Here's another great deal on Welch's Fizz at Target - my kids love these!  Print the coupons while they last!


     {{Deal Scenario ~ Target through 5/19}}
Welch’s Fruit Fizz (4pk) - $2.50
- $1.00/1 Welch’s Fruit Fizz printable coupon
- $1.00/1 Welch’s Fruit Fizz Target store coupon
= .50¢ for a 4 pack!

FREE Old Orchard 12oz Can of Frozen Juice!

I just told my husband how much I wish we had orange juice in the house (first pregnancy craving?  lol)  Getting it for free would be great!  Go get a coupon for a FREE 12 oz can of ANY variety of Old Orchard Frozen Juice Concentrate!

How to get yours:

• Go HERE to register for the Old Orchard Fan club which will give you 1,000 points.
• Login and take the survey to get 1,000 more points
• You can then use your points to score your coupon!

*the site seems to be running slow, but I've seen this around the "blogosphere" a bit, so we're probably just overloading it right now.  ;)
(thanks Raining Hot Coupons!)

FREE Swag Bucks Code Worth 10 Swagbucks for Mother's Day!

There’s a new Swagbucks code for Mother's Day today! Head over for 10 Swag Bucks located on their Blog. Code expires at 1 AM (EST) tonight, so go get it!

To get yours:
If you haven’t already, join today then check the BLOG for codes worth 6 Swag Bucks! When you’ve found the Swagbucks codes, simply enter the code at SwagBucks.com on the upper right in the “Gimme” box.

What is SwagBucks?  Swagbucks is a search engine where you earn "bucks" for searching the internet  -    AND by redeeming FREE codes, answering poll questions, referring friends (whatever they win by searching, you earn buck for buck up to 1,000 per referral!), among other things to earn rewards such as gift cards (to Amazon, GAP, Starbucks, Barnes & Nobles, iTunes.....), apparel, video games, electronics and much more.  Join HERE and you’ll start off with 30 FREE Swag Bucks + earn 50 Swag Bucks on your birthday when you enter your birth date!