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Become a Self Beauty Tester: 2009 Healthy Beauty Awards

November 21, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 4 Comments

Self magazine has put out their annual call for readers interested in testing beauty products for the 2009 Healthy Beauty Awards. They will be selecting 800 people to test out a range of beauty products and submit their opinions to them. If you’d like a chance to participate, just fill out their online tester questionnaire.

I was lucky enough to be selected the last three years in a row, and one year they even sent me two different kinds of items! They send you a range of similar products, and then you give feedback on which one you like the best. I’ve tested face lotions, deep conditioners, self-tanning lotions, and mascaras, and it seems like you generally get a wide range of price points from low-end drugstore brands to high-end department store brands.

I highly recommend taking 3 minutes to submit the form. You just might get some fun products to test out!

Walmart Samples Weekly Roundup Updated 11/20/08

November 20, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 6 Comments

A couple of new ones 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::

Marie Callender’s – Get a free shopping list.

Kotex Lightdays Thin – They fit both thongs and regular underwear.

::SAMPLES STILL AVAILABLE::

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.

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

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

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

Glad Food Storage Bags – Easy to grip, open and seal.

Huggies Diapers – Give your little one the best care possible.

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

Pampers $1.50 Coupon – Pampers offers special savings at Walmart for a limited time.

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

::FREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD::

Matt Nathanson – Come on Get Higher

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.

Blinged Out Giveaway: chicBuds Winner

November 20, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski Leave a Comment

Congrats to Vicki Wurgler, commenter #120, for being the winner of the chicBuds Swarovski Embellished Earphones!

Thanks so much to all of you that entered to win. If you’re interested in purchasing chicBuds, you can order online at ChicBlvd.com or purchase them in Dillard’s stores during the holiday season.

While you’re here, check out the Giveaway Gathering for a variety of contests being hosted on Deal Seeking Mom readers’ blogs!!!

Walmart Deals New 11/19/08

November 19, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 14 Comments

Here’s the newest deals to be found at Walmart! For the full list of current deals check out the Walmart Deals page!

::FOOD ITEMS::

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, $0.54
$1/2 printable
$0.04 ea. after coupon!
Thanks, Shelley263!

Arm & Hammer Fridge & Freezer, $0.72
$1/2 printable
$0.22 ea. after coupon!
Thanks, Shelley263!

Campbell’s Cream Soups, $0.60
$0.40/4 Campbells Cream Soups, exp. 11-23-08 (SS 10/12/08)
$0.50 after coupon!

Martha White Cornbread Mixes, $0.33
$0.55/2 Martha White Baking Mixes, exp. 1-31-09 (V 11/9/08)
$0.06 ea. after coupon!

Muir Glen Fire Roasted Chopped Tomatoes, $1.18
$1/1 printable
$1/1 printable
$0.18 after coupon!
(Thanks, Laina!)

::HOUSEHOLD/CLEANING::

Glade Jar Candle, $2*
$1.50/2 Glade 4-oz. Jar Candle or 2 in 1 Candle, exp. 12-6-08 (SS 11/2/08)
$1.25 ea. after coupon!
*Christmas display

Glade Scented Oil Candel Refills, $2*
Glade Scented Oil Candles Refill Pack, any B2G1F up to $3.49, exp. 12-6-08 (SS 11/2/08)
$1.33 ea. after coupon!
*Christmas display

Glade Scented Oil Candle Holder, $2*
Glade Scented Oil Candles Holder B1G1F up to $7.99, exp. 12-6-08 (SS 11/2/08)
$0.50 ea. after coupon!
*Christmas display

Glade Scented Oil Refills, $2*
Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Holder FREE up to $8.99 wyb PlugIns Scented Oil Refill, exp. 12-14-08 (SS 11/2/08)
$2 for both after coupon!
*Christmas display

Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner, $12.88*
$10/1 printable
$2.88 after coupon!
*Clearance

Reynold’s Wrap Pop-Ups, $1*
$1/1 printable
$1/1 printable Teal Quick Print on Right Sidebar
FREE after coupon!
*Near register

Keep in mind that Walmart’s prices vary by region, even by store within the same area, but generally they are reasonably close to the listed prices. Also, be aware that at times the coupons themselves may vary by region.

You may find it helpful to print out and carry a copy of the Walmart corporate coupon policy with you.

Have you found any stellar bargains at Walmart lately? Please feel free to email me so I can share them (while giving you credit, of course)! Along the same lines, if you find a deal is no longer valid because the coupon has expired or reached its print limit, it’s very helpful if you let me know so I can keep it current. Thanks for your help!

For other store deals check out the Grocery Gathering hosted by BeCentsAble!

Small Favor: Please Vote For Me

November 18, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 52 Comments

photo credit: tifotter

I’m SO very honored to have been chosen as a top ten favorite blogger on The Coupon Cupboard!

They’re holding a contest right now to determine the winner who will receive a $30 gift certificate to Amazon.com. I can’t tell you how perfect it would be for me to win this, because I’ve been dying to get this adorable Fashion Designer set from there. I remember playing with my Fashion Plates for hours, and my 4yo DD loves to draw and color, so I know she will be so thrilled to get this for Christmas.

So if you could please take two seconds to click over to The Coupon Cupboard and vote for me, I would appreciate it ever so much. No registration required. Thanks to you all!

P.S. Did any of you play with Fashion Plates when you were little? I wish I still had my original set.