Mastering Mail-in Rebates

One of my favorite websites is AllYou.com, an extension of my favorite magazine. While searching the site for money saving tips, I ran across an article on how to make use of those mail-in rebates. I have never been comfortable with them. I am always skeptical about getting my money back. The writers at AllYou show how to master the art of the rebate. Click Here for their simple guide.

Super Cool Drink Recipe

Kool-Aid Smoothies!

The folks over at Kraft Foods always have fun kid's food ideas. Today, they posted these cool smoothies. Of course, I'm sure the adults won't be able to resist them either. They look really easy to make and have substitute recipes for healthier alternatives. What a colorful way to cool down this summer!

Kory's Delicious Apple Brown Sugar Meatloaf

My friend Kory Amyx recently created this fabulous recipe and he was gracious enough to share it with us. Give it a try and let him know what you think. 

Kory's Delicious Apple, Brown Sugar Meatloaf

1. Mix ground beef & ground pork with 1 cup of cinamon applesauce per pound of meatloaf. 
2. Dice up 1 apple per pound of meatloaf and mix in along with 1/2 cup of brown sugar per pound of meatloaf. 
3. For glaze topping mix two tablespoons of Di'jon Mustard with 1 cup of brown sugar, add water and mix til you get a thick glaze. 
4. Cut thin slices of apples and place on top of meatloaf. 
5. Put meatloaf in oven until it's 160 degrees through. Once you reach an internal temp. of 160 degrees, pour glaze on top of meatloaf and place back in oven for 10 minutes. Cool & serve.

The Mother of All Free Stuff Lists

Please enjoy this humongous list of free stuff. All of these were active and working as of 7pm on 6/18. I have received several of these samples and signed up for many more. I hope you all get a bunch of great free stuff.



Free sample of Prilosec OTC

Free sample of Frizz-Ease Smooth Start repairing shampoo & conditioner from John Frieda

Free Sunmaid Recipe Book

Free Member's Mark baby formula

Free Shout Color Catcher sample

Free $5 Walmart gift card w/ purchase of two Jergens natural glow products

Free sample of Miracle Whip


Eucerin Lotion sample

Beech Nut starter kit freebie

Free Arby's Roast Beef sandwich

Free o.b. sample pack with case

Free Sample of Dove Intensive Repair + $1 off coupon to print

Soooo Sweet Stevia Sweetener sample (say that five times fast)

Free sample of Lactaid

Sweet & Salty ZonePerfect® Bar

Free pint of Benjamin Moore ARBORCOAT paint (have printer ready)

Sunmaid Healthier Eating Cookbook for free

Playtex sports wipes sample and coupon

Fiber Choice free sample and coupon

Free Gas-X strips and coupon

Emergen-C sample

Free Emeril's seasoning packet

John Freida free sample

Free MiraLAX

Free CH fragrance sample

Free Flix Dental Sticks

Free Jiffy recipe book

Free coupon book from Home Made Simple (dawn, febreze, Mr. Clean, swiffer)

Natural Nibbles dog treats

Free Bayer Aspirin

You.T cranberry health drink sample

Digital Cookbook from Betty Crocker: Soups

Locoste perfume sample

Free Workout music from Biggest Loser and Subway

Free Avon Sunscreen sample (scroll down)

Parent's Choice Baby Wipes

Free iTunes country music sampler

Free Glasses!!!

Free Garment bag (close out pop-up ad that follows: Do not complete new offer)

Free sample of Tub O' Towels

More free country music downloads

Saving Money at The Dollar Tree

While The Dollar Tree is known for selling a whole lot of cheap junk, there are many quality things to be found in its isles. In their circular this week, there are quite a few great finds.

*Sunscreen- even at Walmart, sunscreen is $5-10
*Metal re-usable water bottles- the same ones are $5-7 at Walmart
*Party supplies- $3-5 at other stores
*Name brand cleaning supplies
*Flip flops and ball caps

You can also order from a large online catalog and have stuff shipped free to your local store. This is the best way to get the largest selection. You don't have to worry if your local store has your item in stock.

Take College Classes for Free

Take college classes for free online at Academic Earth. Video courses are taught by real college professors from top schools. There are a lot of categories. There are also links to classes to take for college credit but these are pay courses. They are, however, much cheaper than traditional college classes.

Coupons and Free Stuff

6/5 coupon- Seattles Best Coffee FREE Single Can

Wal-mart Deals
John Frieda Full Repair Styler -$5 coupon from 6/5 circular, Walmart price $5.97= $.97
Nivea Body Wash for Men -$2 coupon from 6/5, Walmart price $3= $1

CVS Deals
Colgate MaxClean, Smartfoam, MaxFresh, MaxWhite 6 oz Toothpaste, final price is FREE after $2 Extra Bucks Reward and cpn from May All You Magazine
Excedrin Extra Strength, PM, or Migraine 8ct, FREE after $.99 Extra Bucks Reward
Crest Pro Health Rinse 1 liter, Free after $2.50 Extra Bucks Reward and coupon from 6/5 circular
Colgate 360 Surround Toothbrush 1ct, final price is 4 cents after $2 Extra Bucks Reward and 6/5 coupon from circular

Kroger Deals
Transfer a prescription, get $25 in groceries FREE!

Save Money with Coupons at Walmart

The best of this week's Walmart deals. Use your coupons to get free stuff and great bargains.

05-15 Circular $1 off coupon,Sensodyne ProNamel (travel size) .97 Walmart price =FREE
05-15 Circular $1 off coupon,Pert Plus 2in1 Shampoo (travel size) .97 Walmart price =FREE
Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste (travel size), printable coupon from Manuf. website,=FREE
05-22 Circular $.75 off coupon,Degree Mens/Womens Deodorant (travel size) .97 Walmart price =.22
05-15 Circular $1 off coupon,Huggies Pull Ups Flushable Moist Wipes 42 ct 1.64 Walmart price =.64