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Walmart Samples Weekly Roundup Updated 10/28/08

October 29, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 8 Comments

Not too much that’s new this week, but hopefully that means they’re working on lining some great new ones up!

As I’ve mentioned before, I love ordering the Walmart samples. They almost always come in good condition and very quickly. Grab them while they’re still available!

::NEW & RETURNING SAMPLES::

ALL YOU Magazine* – The perfect magazine for value-driven women like you.

*Free trial issue – select “Bill me later” and be sure to write cancel on the bill and return it if you don’t want to receive future issues.

::SAMPLES STILL AVAILABLE::

Always Infinity – You don’t have to sacrifice comfort for powerful absorbency.

Gain with Baking Soda – Get sparkling clean clothes with a scent you’ll love.

Playtex Sport – The protection and comfort that moves with your body.

Prilosec OTC – Rev up relief with the No. 1 doctor-recommended OTC acid reducer.

STAYFREE and CAREFREE – Designed so you can feel cool, dry and comfortably fresh.

TENA Overnight Pads – Nothing else gives you the protection of TENA.

::FREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD::

Kidz Bop Kids – Purple People Eater

Be sure to check out this week’s coverage of in-store deals at Walmart!!! I’ll have the hottest deals to save you the most money on your next trip! If you have any deals to share, please email me, and of course I will give you credit as well as a link to your blog if you have one.

Taco Bell: Free Tacos Tuesday October 28th

October 27, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 10 Comments

photo credit: miikkahoo

Steal a Base. Steal a Taco.

In honor of Jason Bartlett’s stolen base during the fifth inning of the opening game of the World Series, Taco Bell is giving out free crunchy tacos tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28th!

Just go to any local Taco Bell between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. to pick up your free taco. One per person. Additional details here.

Thanks goes to Courtney at The Discount Hero!

Walmart Samples Weekly Roundup Updated 10/21/08

October 21, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 2 Comments

Walmart samples are the best! Where else can you get your caffeine fix as well as some antacids to calm your stomach afterward for free?

As I’ve mentioned before, I love ordering the Walmart samples. They almost always come in good condition and very quickly. Grab them while they’re still available!

::NEW & RETURNING SAMPLES::

Folgers Classic Roast – Evenly roasted coffee for a rich, pure taste.

Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift – It’s specially formulated to plump and fill deep wrinkles from the inside out.

Prilosec OTC – Rev up relief with the No. 1 doctor-recommended OTC acid reducer.

TENA Overnight Pads – Nothing else gives you the protection of TENA.

::SAMPLES STILL AVAILABLE::

Always Infinity –You don’t have to sacrifice comfort for powerful absorbency.

Benefiber Sticks – New single-serving size makes it simple and easy to travel.

Benefiber Fiber Supplement – Add the fiber you need to your cooking.

Jergens Naturals – Give your skin the nourishment it needs from the best nature has to offer.

Gain with Baking Soda – Get sparkling clean clothes with a scent you’ll love.

John Frieda – Increase your hair’s fullness, thickness and lift.

Kotex – New and improved pads, liners and tampons for ultimate comfort and convenience.

Nicorette White Ice Mint Gum – Calm your cravings, whiten your teeth and enjoy a burst of cool mint flavor.

Playtex Sport – The protection and comfort that moves with your body.

STAYFREE and CAREFREE – Designed so you can feel cool, dry and comfortably fresh.

::FREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD::

Nikka Costa – Stuck To You

Walmart Samples Weekly Roundup Updated 10/14/08

October 14, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 8 Comments

There are several new samples and some returning samples at Walmart this week! As I’ve mentioned before, I love ordering the Walmart samples. They almost always come in good condition and very quickly. Grab them while they’re still available!

::NEW & RETURNING SAMPLES::

Always Infinity –You don’t have to sacrifice comfort for powerful absorbency.

John Frieda – Increase your hair’s fullness, thickness and lift.

Kotex – New and improved pads, liners and tampons for ultimate comfort and convenience.

PUR Water Filters – Ensure a clean glass of water every time.

STAYFREE and CAREFREE – Designed so you can feel cool, dry and comfortably fresh.

::SAMPLES STILL AVAILABLE::

Benefiber Sticks – New single-serving size makes it simple and easy to travel.

Benefiber Fiber Supplement – Add the fiber you need to your cooking.

Jergens Naturals – Give your skin the nourishment it needs from the best nature has to offer.

Gain with Baking Soda – Get sparkling clean clothes with a scent you’ll love.

Nicorette White Ice Mint Gum – Calm your cravings, whiten your teeth and enjoy a burst of cool mint flavor.

Playtex Sport – The protection and comfort that moves with your body.

::FREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD::

Mandi Perkins – Why Pretend

Bookmooch: Save Big on Books

October 10, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 9 Comments

This is a guest post from Briana of Bargain Briana. If you enjoy her article, consider subscribing to her RSS feed!

photo credit: gadl

I love books. I have books everywhere in my house. I would spend a fortune if I bought every single book I own at full retail price. So I use a book swap community called Bookmooch to save money on books.

Here’s how it works:

No cost to join. Bookmooch makes money if you decide to buy something through an Amazon.com link instead of mooching.
Point-based system. You can earn points by adding books to your inventory (1/10 pt), giving away books in your country (1 pt), giving away books to another country (3 pts), or acknowledging you received a book (1/10 pt). You use 1-2 points by “mooching” books. You must keep a 2:1 ratio though to be able to mooch. Which essentially means, you have to send out 1 book for every 2 books you receive.
Once you receive the book, it is yours to keep. You can do whatever you want with it. You can read it and then re-list it on Bookmooch or keep it for your collection.
Low cost to send via media mail. Media mail is your friend. Send your books via media mail and it will usually run less than $3 to send a book.

Here’s a few tips on how to use Bookmooch:

Be Patient. Sometimes it takes a few weeks for the sender to send the book. This is normal. In my experience, I have received my books very quickly. I try to mooch off of people who have the most recent log in.
Use a wishlist. Use the bookmooch “Bookmarklet” and easily add books you find on the internet to your wishlist. This is great for new releases because if someone adds it to your inventory you will be notified via email this book is available. Sometimes you have to act quickly on this as the more popular books will go quickly.
List any defects of your book in your inventory. There is place when you list your inventory you can note anything about the book. Make clear any defects. Sometimes this won’t stop people from mooching. Most of the time, I just want to read the book and I don’t care if the pages are frayed but some people are particular so you will want to note that.
Wrap your package tightly. I’ve had books come just wrapped in brown paper with a nice layer of packing tape on it. That’s all you really need. You can keep your shipping supplies low by doing this. If you use manila envelopes/padded envelopes (you can usually get the nice padded envelopes on sale at Walgreens every couples of months for 3/$1), make sure you tape it nice and snug also or it can get damaged in shipping.

Some other ways to save on books include:

Public Libraries. If you are quick reader or your library allows you to keep books out for an extended period of time, this is a good option. If you want new releases, check with your library to see if you can reserve a slot for a particular book. Many libraries now have online reservation services and online catalogs. Another option, is look for Library Book Sales. My library has 2-3 of these a year. Sometimes it is a fill a bag deal!

Thrift Stores, Used Book Stores, and Garage Sales. If you are patient, you can find good deals on books at these locations.

Share. Swap books with a friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc.

Internet. Look for deals at places like Half.com, Ebay, and Amazon.com. If you are looking on Amazon, check beside the price to see if anyone is offering any of the same book used. I’ve had good luck on Half.com by setting up a “Pre-Order” and entering a ridiculously low price.

Other Online Swap Communities. I haven’t had personal experience with any of these but have heard good things about these places: bookins, Paper Back Swap, and Title Trader.

Over the years, I’ve been able to curb my spending on books by utilizing different avenues besides buying brand new. As a result, my personal library is overflowing.

What ways do you use to save on books?