April Instant Win(ner) Roundup

Here's what I won in April. I was only sporadically playing instant win games this month as to not frustrate myself, so I was mostly just entering giveaways on blogs and facebook.

• TaylorMade Burner® 6-Iron Golf Club (value $87.36) from Project Burner (no longer available)
• Snapfish Photo Notebook from Snapfish's 10th Anniversary Celebration Instant Win (no longer available)
• No Nonsense Women's Socks from No Nonesense Facebook Promotion (no longer available)
• Free Yoplait Yo Plus Yogurt Coupon Giveaway from Mummy Deals (no longer available)
• Bucket of Golf Balls for Popular Creek Country Club Driving Range from HEPD Facebook Fan Appreciation Week (no longer available)
• Seventh Generation Cleaning Gift Pack from Cavanah Chronicles (no longer available)
• Colgate 10 minute Calling Card from Colgate Mother's Day Instant win (still available ends 5/30)
• Budweiser Soccer Ball from Budweiser Man of the Match Instant Win (ends TODAY 5/1)
• Simply GoGurt Prize Pack from Retire with Coupons (no longer available)

What did you win this month?

What's in the Mail? (4/30/10)

I'm having a garage sale this weekend so I'm trying to get a jump on my blog posts for tomorrow :)! Here's what was in my mail this week:

• Sample Showcase box of Samples from USPS!! So excited to get this as it is a new promotion being offered! There were several samples in it from Dove Chocolate, Secret Deodorant, McCormick Grill Mates, Splenda, Nescafe, Bengay, and Aveeno! (still available but now by invitation only)
• 2 $10 Starbucks Gift Cards from Swagbucks
• Mixables Dog Food - use the promo code Lance (still available)
• $15 Olay Rebate from P&G (no longer available)
• $5 Success Rice/Princess & The Frog Rebate (still available)
• $5 Band-Aid/Princess & The Frog Rebate (still available)
• Target Flip, Clip and Save Coupon Booklet AND Target Electronics Coupon Booklet
• Que Rica Vida Magazine and coupon booklet (still available)
• Free Coffee Coupon from Starbucks for being a Gold Member
• Free Coupon for Yo Plus Yogurt (thanks Rachel!!)
• Sample of Grind No More Mouth Guard (still available)

I also received my Bic Soleil Houseparty pack! In it:

• 3 Pack of Bic Soleil Bella razors
• MP3 Speakers
• Beach Tote Bag
• 15 Coosh Headphones
• 15 Sunglass cases
• 14 1-ct samples of Bic Solel Bella Razors
• 14 $3/1 coupons

What did you get in your mail this week?

Chipotle: Buy a $25 gift card get Free Meal

Chipotle is rocking a Graduation Promo 5/1 - 6/12! Buy a $25 gift card then bring in your receipt before 6/30/10 and get a FREE Burrito, Bowl, Salad or Order of Tacos!

Go here for more information!

Sears: Friends and Family Discount this Sunday 5/2

Have some shopping to do at Sears? This Sunday is their Family & Friends sale in-store from 6-9 pm OR shop online from 8pm Saturday 5/1 - 4 am Monday 5/3!

• Extra 20% off on Misses’, Women’s, Men’ and Kid’s Apparel, Watches, and Fine Jewelry
• Extra 15% off on Shoes, Bed & Bath, Window Coverings
• Extra 10% off plus 6% back in Rewards for Appliance, Electronics, Housewares, and Outdoor Living and more
• Extra 5% off on Lawn & Garden and toys

Groupon: Sign up for Daily Deal Emails

Click the image above to sign up for Groupons Daily Deal Emails! Discover Local Discounts of 50-90% off!

This offer is provided by My Savings Media!

REMINDER: Have you signed up for MyPoints yet?

Are you a member of MyPoints yet? Click on the image above to sign up!

Get points for printing coupons, clicking through emails, and taking surveys! You might consider signing up with a separate junk email because you will get about 5-7 emails a day to click on.

I have personally earned several $25 CVS gift cards (this is how I pay for all of my out of pocket expenses on my CVS trips). I just received two new gift cards this week for Walgreens and Chili's!

This offer was provided by My Savings Media.

Home Depot: Sign up for Home Depot's Free Garden Club Newsletter

Click the image above to Join Home Depot's Garden Club by signing up for a FREE e-newsletter which offers money saving coupons and time saving tips for the Garden!

This offer is provided by My Savings Media!

Swagbucks: Mega Swagbucks Friday!!

Are you a member of Swagbucks? Every Friday is Mega Swagbucks day! Search on Fridays and you increase your chances of winning the BIG Swagbucks from 100-1000!!

Remember you can earn swagbucks EVERY day by viewing the special offers. Just skip through the ads if they aren't of interest to you and you'll be rewarded at the end (today its worth 2 SBs)!

If you are not a member of swagbucks, sign up here. Earn swagbucks just for searching (and redeeming special codes like this one). Use your swagbucks to by gift cards and other fun stuff!

Dominicks: Even Better Hallmark Card Deal Buy 3 Get $5 Catalina

There's an even BETTER Hallmark card deal at Dominicks this week (I really hate when a better deal comes along that I JUST did!!)

Buy any 3 Hallmark cards (.99 cards excluded) and get a $5 catalina (this is a STORE coupon so it can only be used at Dominicks).

Buy 3 Hallmark Cards - $1.99 each

Pay $5.94 Get back $5 catalina

Final Price .94 for 3 cards!

There have been some sightings of $1.49 cards so that would make them free with overage. Also, this catalina ROLLS (unlike Walgreens)...so you can buy another 3 cards, use your $5 cat and only pay .94 oop! This deal is good through 5/9 so you have plenty of time to stock up on cards!

Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards - Another New Code 5 Pts

Here's one more new code if you are collecting:

BFRJWLQPSGZJPGB (5 points)

There is also a new poll available worth 1 point!

Thanks Freebies 4 Mom!

Pampers Gifts to Grow - 10 Free points

Do you collect Pampers Gifts to Grow codes? You can add 10 points to your Pamper's Gifts to Grow account by adding the code GTGLEARNMORE089.

Thanks Freebies 4 Mom!

Free Sample of Bounty Paper Towels for Sam's Club Members

Go here for a free sample of Bounty Paper Towels from Sam's Club. You must be a member and provide your membership number to get this sample.

Thanks Deal Seeking Mom!

Free Sample of Eucerin Skin Balance Lotion

Go here to request a free sample of Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Lotion. Sample will arrive in 4-6 weeks!

Thanks Deal Finding Chik!

Sign up for the Home Made Simple Newsletter

Click the image above to sign up for Home Made Simple's newsletter. Get Tips, Recipes, Offers and more from brands like Cascade, Dawn, Febreze, Mr. Clean, and Swiffer.

This offer is made available from My Savings Media!

Charter One Big Green Coupon Booklet (found at Butera)

Do you have a local store with a Charter One bank inside? If so, check around the counters for this coupon booklet! Includes:

• $1/1 Wholly Guacamole x 7/15/10
• $1/1 Aquafresh iso-active Foaming Gel x 10/31/10
• $1/1 Sensodyne iso-active Foaming Gel x 10/31/10
• $1/1 New York Frozen Bread product x 9/30/10
• $1/2 Hefty Plates, Bowls or Cups x 9/30/10
• .55/1 Carolina Rice x 7/31/10
• $1/2 Snyders of Hanover Pretzels x 8/30/10
• 15% off online at Sports Authority x 6/30/10
• Several other online discount codes

Coupons Found In-Store 4/28/10

I found some new coupons while shopping at Jewel that you should keep an eye out for (none of these are store coupons, so you may find them at other stores too)!

• $1/1 Ritz Toasted Chips or Wheat Thins Toasted Chips x 9/30/10 tearpad
• $1.50 off milk wyb 1 Nabisco Cookies (4 oz -26 oz) x 6/30/10 tearpad
• $1/2 Soft & Smooth Bakery products (bread or buns) x 6/11/10 tearpad
• .55/1 lb or more of Kretschmar deli meat x 9/15/10 tearpad
• .55/1 lb or more of Eckrich deli meat x 6/30/10 tearpad
• $1/1 Maxwell House Coffee x 10/31/10 tearpad
• $1/2 any Kraft Powdered Beverages (Crystal Light, Kool-aid, Country Time or Tang) X 12/31/10 tearpad
• Free Kool-Aid Fun Fizz wyb 1 Nabisco Multipack x 7/31/10 tearpad
• Free Sara Lee Soft and Smooth Bread (up to $3) wyb 1 lb of Sara Lee Deli meat x 5/19/10 peelie
• Mikes Hard Lemonade Rebate (up to $10) but also includes $1/1 Wholly Guacamole NWPN, $5 Amerigas Propane Rebate NWPN!

Have you found any coupons while you were shopping?

Jewel: Last Day Conagra Catalina Deal Spend $25 get $10 catalinas Scenarios

Last day for this catalina deal at Jewel, Spend $25 on participating Conagra products and get a $10 catalina back. Go here to check out some easy scenarios.

Be sure to save your receipts and mail them in for a $10 coupon booklet here!

Free Sample of Huggies Pull Ups

Go here to request a free sample of 2 Huggies Pullups (click the purple square on the left side). Choose from Boy or Girl design and from 3 sizes. This sample is being offered from Costco but you do not need to be a member to request it.

Sample will arrive in 4-6 weeks.

Thanks Freebies 4 Mom!

Old Navy: Stuff & Save Ends Tomorrow!

Just a reminder that Old Navy Stuff and Save ends tomorrow! Get 20% off your entire purchase when you use your Old Navy, Gap or Banana Republic Card. Use the code ONSTUFF20 to shop online and get Free Shipping on orders over $75!

Pampers Gifts to Grow - Double Points For Dry Max Diapers through 5/24

Are you collecting points for Pampers Gift to Grow? Through 5/24, earn double points for every Dry Max diaper code up to 100 bonus points!

Thanks Couponing to Disney!

Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards - New Code 5 Pts

Here's one more new code if you are collecting:

BJBNWFHCHRFFPGB (5 pt)

Thanks Freebies 4 Mom!

Disney Movie Rewards - 25 FREE Points

Are you a Disney Movie Rewards Member? Use the code FPSNN83JX9 to earn 25 points! Go here to log in or sign up to add this code to your account.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Baskin Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night 4/28 5-10 PM

Grab a scoop of Ice Cream for 31 cents this Wednesday April 28th from 5 pm to 10 pm! This fundraiser will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Go here for more information.

Facebook: Einstein Bros. Free Bagel and Schmear for Fans

Are you a Fan of Einstein Bros on Facebook? Get a coupon for a FREE Bagel and Schmear on the offers tab!

My Coke Rewards: 10 Bonus Points for Diet Coke 4/26-5/2

Members of My Coke Rewards can get 10 Bonus Points! Just enter 5 Diet Coke codes between April 26 - May 2nd!

Printable Coupons: .70/1 Pillsbury Crescents

I was chosen to host a MyGetTogether party with Pssst and Pillsbury Crescents this week! They just sent along a printable coupon for .70/1 Pillsbury Crescents (expired 5/27/10)! This is double of what you will ever find in the newspaper inserts, so if you like Crescents snag this one quick! And for those of you coming to the party this week...get ready for some tasty treats made with Pillsbury Crescents - I'll be making a Veggie Pizza and a Cream Cheese Cherry Crescent Braid!

Note: You can only print this coupon once!

ProFlowers: Flowers for Mother's Day from $19.99 plus FREE Chocolates

Thinking of sending flowers to Mom for Mother's Day? Check out the arrangements from ProFlowers. Bouquets start at $19.99 and come with a free vase OR you can choose to get FREE chocolates with your flowers (some flowers qualify for a free vase and you can get both!!)!

This offer is provided by Logical Media.

Amazon: Dad's Awesome Grilling Book $1.58

UPDATE: This is no longer available.

Looking for something simple to give to your Dad or Hubby for Father's Day? Get Dad's Awesome Grilling Book on amazon.com right now for just $1.58 (reg price $22.95)! Ships free with Amazon Prime or $25 Super Saver Shipping! This price won't last long!

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Free Sample of Caress Body Wash

Go here to request a free 2 oz. sample of Caress Body Wash. Choose from 3 varieties: Caress Whipped Soufflé White Peach Cream, Caress Whipped Soufflé Blackberry Cream or Caress Velvet Bliss. Sample will arrive in 6-8 weeks.

Thanks Deal Seeking Mom!

Free Sample of Renu Multi-Purpose Contact Solution

Go here to request a free sample of Re-Nu Multi-purpose contact solution. Sample will arrive in 6-8 weeks.

Thanks Hey Its Free!

CVS Trip 4/26/10

Quick stop at CVS today, brought my green bag tag with me - but the cashier was too worried about what I was going to get on my receipt in ECBs that she forgot to scan my tag. She owes me a quarter :)!

Just picked up the Free Fig Newtons and Free Sunblock!

2 CVS Sunblock Lotions - $2.19 each

2 Fig Newtons - $1 each

Used 2 $1/1 Fig Newton printables from Facebook

Paid $3.99 in ECBs and .87 on a gift card, Got back $5 ECBs

Final Price FREE plus .14 overage!

What did you end up getting at CVS this week?

Walgreens: Buy 8 Hallmark Cards get $5 Register Reward

Need to pick up some cards? This week at Walgreens buy any 8 Hallmark Cards and get a $5 Register Reward.

The best deal is to get 8 Hallmark Cards for .99.

Pay $7.92 and get back $5

Final Price $2.92 for 8 cards or .36 each!

Some people have reported finding .49 kids cards which would make this a moneymaker (I did not see them in my store). If you don't find a large selection of .99 that meets your fancy and choose a few cards that are over $1.50 (I also found myself in this boat)....be sure to use the in-ad Walgreen's coupon for .44 off any card over $1.50. I needed some cards anyway for Mother's Day, Communions, Bdays and I filled in the rest with the .99 cards to have on hand!

Jewel Trip 4/26/10

I finally made it over to Jewel to work on some Conagra scenarios this morning! I paid $3.82 for everything shown above, used $23.25 in cats and got back $29.50 in cats for a net profit of $2.43!!

Here's the deals:

• Conagra Spend $25 get back $10 in catalinas - I did this same scenario in 2 separate transactions - 7 Healthy Choice Soups $7 and 2 Activia Yogurts - $4, Used 2 $1/1 Activia Yogurt coupons. Paid $9 and got back $10 Conagra Cat plus $2 Activia Your Bucks - Final Price FREE plus $3 overage.
• Lawry's Marinade, Buy 4 get $3 Catalina - Bought 4 Lawry's Marinades $1 each, Used 4 .50/1 Lawry's from 4/18 RP. Paid $2 and got back $3 Catalina - Final Price FREE plus $1 overage.
• Armour Frozen Meatballs (these are great for BBQ meatball appetizers) - $3.99 BOGO, Used 2 .55/1 from 4/11 SS. Paid $2.89 and got back $1.25 Your Bucks - Final Price .82 each (I also split this with my 2 Conagra transactons because you get $1.25 Your Bucks for each 2 you buy).
• Wild Harvest Organic Milk - Free with Preferred Card Update Booklet (no longer available, but if you have these make sure to spend them as they expire 4/30!!)
• Family Pack of Pork chops - $4.02, Used $4 Meat WT. Final Price .02.

What did you score at Jewel this week?

CVS: 2 FREE CVS Sunblock Tubes

Hip 2 Save is reporting that the small tubes of CVS Sunblock are working for the weekly ECB deal - Buy 2 CVS Sunscreen get $5 ECBs. So here's what you do:

Buy 2 2-oz Sunblock Tubes - $2.19 each

Pay $4.38 and get back $5 ECBs

Final price FREE plus .62 overage!

Note: This only works on the sunblock NOT the Aloe tubes. Also, I have used CVS branded Sunscreen in the past and haven't been too impressed with its quality. This might be a great item to donate if you need to roll your ECBs.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Jewel: Conagra Catalina Deal Spend $25 get $10 catalinas Scenarios

Here are a couple of easy scenarios for the Conagra Catalina Deal. Note: Go here to read more about how Catalina deals work at Jewel and Be sure to save your receipts and mail them in for a $10 coupon booklet here!

9 Healthy Choice Soups - $1 each ($2.80 ring price - $25.20/$9.00)

Pay $9 get $10 catalina back

Free plus $1 moneymaker with NO coupons!

7 Orville Redenbacher Popcorns - $1.79 each ($3.59 ring price - $25.13/$12.53)

Use 7 - .40/1 3/28 SS

Pay $9.73 get back $10

Without coupons $2.53 for 7 boxes or .36 each

Note: You could combine in the Cheese popcorns and use the .75/1 in 3/28 SS also

7 Healthy Choice Soups - $1 each ($2.80 ring price)

2 Dannon Activia Yogurt - $2 each ($3.25 ring price)

Total: $26.10 ring/$11.00 sale

Use 2 $1/1 Activia yogurt from 2/7, 2/28, or 3/28 SS

Pay $9 and get back $12 in catalinas ($10 Conagra and $2 Your Bucks)

Final Price FREE plus $3 moneymaker

10 Hunts Pudding - $1 each ($1.90 ring price 19.00/10.00)

2 Dannon Activia Yogurt - $2 each ($3.25 ring price)

Total: 25.50 ring/14.00 sale

Use 2 $1/1 Activia yogurt from 2/7, 2/28, or 3/28 SS

Pay 12.00 and get back $12 in catalinas ($10 Conagra and $2 Your Bucks)

What scenarios are you doing with this deal?

Thanks Gayle and Couponers Wanted!

Instant Win Game: Colgate Mother's Day Instant Win/Sweepstakes - 10 Minute Calling Cards

Play the Colgate Mother's Day Instant Win for a chance to win a 10 minute Calling Card. I won on the first try and although I don't need a calling card, I plan to try and find a place to donate it (perhaps someone overseas or a women's shelter).

Just by playing you will also be entered into a sweepstakes to win one of 5 calling cards with 5,200 minutes!

Limit one prize per household - 50,000 10 minute calling cards will be given away through 5/30/10!

Target: Free GE Reveal Lightbulbs

This week GE Reveal Light Bulbs are on sale for $2 each. Use the $1/1 from 4/11 SS and stack with this $1.50 Target coupon. Final Price FREE plus possible overage (although your coupon may be adjusted down).

Thanks Mojo Savings!

Target: Seventh Generation Cleaner .69 each

Seventh Generation Household Cleaners are $2.69 this week at Target (this may be a regular price I'm not sure). Use this $1/1 printable and stack with this $1/1 Target coupon (click on Household on the left). Final Price .69 each!

Thanks Totally Target!

CVS: Free Fig Newtons

Starting today CVS has the small package of Fig Newtons on sale for $1. Use this $1/1 Fig Newtons Printable for being a fan of Nabisco cookies on Facebook and get them for FREE!

Note: Only 100,000 Fig coupons are available through 4/30 while supplies last. You can hit your back button and print a second coupon. Coupons expire 5/25/10.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Facebook: Gillette Fans - 1,000 Free Razors at 5:30 pm Sunday 4/25

THIS WILL BE LIVE AT 5:30 PM CST on Sunday 4/25!

If you didn't get one yesterday, Become a fan of Gillette on Facebook and at 2:30 pm today they will be giving away 1000 free razors! Just go to their wall to obtain today's pin code and follow the instructions!

CVS Deals April 25th - May 1st

Here are the best deals at CVS this week! Don't forget to bring your green bag tag with you! Seems like a slow week to me, so I'm glad I've got another week before I need to start rolling my ECBs!

Kodak Picture Movie - Buy One Get One $14.99

BOGO Kodak Picture Movie printable

Final Price Free!

Softsoap or Irish Spring Body Wash - $2.99 Get $2 ECBs (Limit 2)

$1/1 Irish Spring Body Wash from March CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine

Pay $1.99 get back $2 ECBs

Final Price Free!

Schick Quattro - $8.99 get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)

Use $4/1 Quattro for Women Razor from 4/25 SS

Pay $4.99 get $4 ECBs

Final Price $.99!

Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste – $3.99 get $2 ECBs (Limit 2)

Use $1/1 Colgate Pro Clinical 4/11 SS or this $1/1 printable

Pay $2.99 get back $2 ECBs

Final Price .99!

Pampers Diapers or Easy Ups Jumbo pack - $8.49 get $1 ECB (Limit 1)

Use $2/1 coupon from 3/14 RP

Pay $6.49 and get back $1 ECB

Final Price $5.49 per pack

Big Top Cupcake Bakeware or Perfect Brownie Pan Set $19.99 Get $3 Ecb (Limit 2)

Final Price $16.99

Thanks Deal Seeking Mom & I heart CVS!

Rebate: $10 Rebate wyb $20 worth of Swiffer Refills

Go here to download a rebate form for a $10 rewards card when you buy $20 in Swiffer REFILL products. Offer valid on purchases made from 4/1/10-6/30/10. Must be postmarked by 7/30/10.

Rewards Card is accepted at over 100,000 retailers towards the purchase of any merchandise of your choice, including all of your favorite Swiffer prodcuts. Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.

You can even track your rebate status here once you send it off!

What's in the Mail? (4/24/10)

Here's what was in my mail this week:

• Taylor Made 6 Iron Golf Club (not pictured and no longer available)
• Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner from BzzAgent. BzzAgent is a word of mouth marketing company that sends you products to try and after you try them you tell people about your experiences. Its super easy and a fun way to try new things!
• Orville Redenbacher Cheese Popcorn Sample (still available)
• $25 worth of Conagra coupons via Rebate (still available)
• 5 Gum for becoming a fan on Facebook (no longer available)
• Fathead Baseball Trading Decals from Smi.ly (another word of mouth marketing company). Fatheads are Peel and Stick decals.
• $15 Rebate check from Miller
• Sample of Dove Men Body Wash (still available)
• $10/$10 Mother's Day coupon from JCPenney
• Mambo Sprouts Organic Coupon booklet (still available)
• (4) $4/$40 coupons from Jewel/Osco
• Tote bag from People Magazine (I think its because I recently renewed my subscription?)

What did you get in your mail this week?

Rebate: $10 Rebate wyb 3 cans of Enfamil Formula

Does your baby use Enfamil formula? Next time you are at Jewel or Dominick's look for a tearpad in front of the formula for a $10 rebate when you buy (3) 23.4 oz or larger cans of powdered Enfamil brand formula (any variety).

You must send in that form with your cash register receipt (does not need to be from Jewel or Dominicks) and 3 UPCs before 7/31/10.

$1/1 Marie Callender's Asian Recipe or Pasta Al Dente

Click the image above to get a $1/1 coupon for Marie Callender's Asian Recipes or Pasta Al Dente frozen meals via mail.

This offer is provided by My Savings Media!

$1/1 Banquet Family Meals

Click the image above to get a $1/1 coupon off any Banquet Family Size Entree via mail!

This offer is provided by My Savings Media!

Jewel: Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs - .49 each

I have not done this deal myself but I just got an email from my cousin (Hi Krista!!) that Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs are generating a $1 catalina when you buy 2. They are on sale through Saturday for just .99 each!

Buy 2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs - .99 each

Pay $1.98 and get back $1 catalina

Final Price .98 for 2 or .49 each!

Thanks Krista!

Facebook: Gillette Fans - 1,000 Free Razors at 2:30 TODAY

THIS WILL BE LIVE AT 2:30 PM CST!

If you didn't get one yesterday, Become a fan of Gillette on Facebook and at 2:30 pm today they will be giving away 1000 free razors! Just go to their wall to obtain today's pin code and follow the instructions!